Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 10

ALTOONA TXSUKE 10 F.brwry 17, is I) Democratic I'omen Install Officers Installation of officers featured the meeting Wednesday evening at the Penn Alto hotel of the Blair County Federation of Democratic Women. Mrs. Mary Best, regional director, district 12, conducted the candlelight installation ceremony. Miss Beatrice Cochrane was reinstalled as president and others taking office were as follows: Mrs. George Puderbaugh, first vice president; Mrs.

Ann Reiily, second vice president; Miss Mary Brady, third vice president; Mrs. Agnes Dale, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mercedes Herbert, treasurer; Mrs. E. O.

Flanigan, chaplain; Mrs. Margaret McHale. recording secretary; and Mrs. Matilda Madden, county vice chairman. The president announced her committee appointments as follows: Membership, Mrs.

Virginia Stewart assisted by Mrs. Elsie Buchanan: publicity, Mrs. Frances Consiglio; budget, Mrs. Madden; ways and means, Mrs. Margaret Reilly and Miss Brady; legislative, Mrs.

Ann Reilly; telephone, Mrs. Dorothy McHale and Nevada Weiss. Hostesses fo: the social period were Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Buchanan.

CD Meeting Set Tuesday Residents of the Lexington and Howard avenues districts have been urged to attend a civil defense wardens meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 P. M. at Webster school. William Germano, assistant warden, district 1, lone one, stresses the need for additional CD wardens for the hospital area.

Only two persons showed up for the warden recruitment meeting held last Tuesday at the Webster schooL At least 15 more wardens are required to staff the area adequately, Mr. Germano points out Any man or woman, between the ages of 18 and 60 years, in good health and interested in this important civic function have been urged to attend. Women, in particular, would be able to provide needed service during the day and are needed to staff many CD positions, leaders stress. Wardens for this area who are now engaged in the block census will meet Thursday at 7:30 P. M.

at the Cathedral assembly hall at 7:30 P. M. for further instructions concerning the survey. L. F.

Marlette, district warden, will preside. Music Program In Hollidaysburg Schools Extolled Rotarlan Elliott M. Treeat, Hollidaysburg, gave an excellent resume of "Functions of Music" of the Hollidaysburg achools. Hollidaysburg, he pointed out, la recognized as an outstanding musical school area. There are two high school bands composed of Ave groups, Blue band, White band, dance band, pop band and the orchestra.

In addition the Hollidaysburg school system, he declared, boast two Junior High school bands and a large number of graduates have become members of the various service musical groups. In his presentation to the members of the Hollidaysburg Rotary club. Musician Treese employed the "toy band method" to teat members of the 'Rotary club in connection with their musical ability. Rotarian James Hines, program chairman, was complimented by his fellow Rotarians for his choice in selecting Mr. Treese who clearly outlined the high standards of music in the Hollidaysburg schools.

Attendance at the meeting showed a marked improvement. The ladies of th-; St. John church guild prepared fine meal for the occasion. In his remarks, President Blair Guyer mentioned the "antique show." The golden anniversary of Rotary has stirred up keen Interest among ihe members. lew Classification System To De Used For Food Coupons The first letter of the last name will determine the day applicants may obtain coupons for U.

S. surplus commodities in the future. This procedure will be used Instead of social security numbers to set the day on which persons should come to the centers for surplus food coupons. Altoona Works furloughed em-p'oyes whose unemployment compensation has terminated now will obtain their coupons at the YMCA building and those who received them there will continue to get them there, William A. Nickol.

chairman of the surplus food committee of the Altoo- i Community Welfare Council, said Wednesday. Registration for coupons in Altoona will be held during the week of Feb. 21. The YMCA coupon issuing center will be open only from 10 A. M.

to 4 P. M. each day during the week. Families whose last names begin with and will report on Tuesday will be for those beginning with I and J. Wednesday will be for and N.

Thursdav will be for PQ, and S. Friday- will be for and Persons entitled to coupons should not come before 10 A. M. or before the day on which their name fals since only registration crds for the above letters will be available on that day. Mr.

Nickol pointed out that furloughed -Altoona Works employes who are still receiving unemployment compensation will continue reeivu.g the coupons af the railroad compensation offices. Charles A. Mentzer, executive secretary of the Altoona Community Welfare Council, said that through the cooperation of the park and recreation board and board of directors of the community centers, city councilmen, county commissioners and labcr union members, the surplus food stores in Altoona will be open for three days onlv, from 9 M. P. M.

on Feb. 23, 24 and 25. There will only be five surplus food stores this time whii.h are: Friendship center, 22nd between Sth and 9th Aves. Fifth Ward Recreation center, 14th Ave. and 20th St.

Juniata Memorial pavilian, 206 W. 12th Juniata. Geesey Park Community center, 3rd St. between Walton and Grant Aves. Blair County Central Labor union, 1111 12th which has been established for aged and handicapped people living in the First.

Third. Fifth and Seventh wards. Persons getting food at the surplus food stores should bring their own containers since none will be provided, it is str ed. CHILD LIFTED FROM BERN LEGATION" WINDOW This child, 8-year-old son of an unidentified official of the Romanian Legation in Bern, Switzerland, was lifted from the window of the Legation Feb. 15 by Romanian Charge d'AfTaires Emeric Stoffel as a band of Romanian resistance fighters barricaded themselves in the building after an assault which drove toe Legation's staff into the street Leader of the band permitted the child to be taken from the building.

Uniformed policeman waits below. (AP Wirephoto via radio from London). Damage Suit Instituted In Blair County Courts Attributing a traffic collision on the afternoon of Dec. 24 to negligence on the part of the defendants. Joseph F.

Haddock and his wife, Millie, of Altoona have instituted a suit for damages through Attorney Amos D3is. The complaint alleges that Haddock was driving south on Ninth street at approximately 2:30 o'clock and Kruise was operating a vehicle on Sixth ave- NOTICE" FELLOW CITIZENS DEATHS funeral Notice IV01 Ba Found Oa Classified Pajn HARRr F. BECKER Of 1320 3rd Ae well-known eterk of the PRR test deoart- ment, died Wednesday at 8:30 A. M. at St.

Francis hospital. Pitl burg, after an illness of several months. Mr. Becker entered the railroad company's service as a messenger in the telegraph office Aug. 14.

lXv was promoted to Clerk June 1, 1908, and served in the office of the general superintendent of motive power until transferred to the test department Apr. 1. 1910, He was born In Altoona. a son of Francis and Elirabeth (Zel-lers) Becker. He was a member of St Mary's Catholic church and of the Holy Name society.

Mr. Becker leaves his widow. Mrs. Celia McDonough; six children. Howard of Salt Lake City.

LVah. Mrs. Mary Fernandez of Cleveland. Joseph of Richmond, Howard of Bridgeport Dona'd of Washington, D. and David It, at home; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.

Ida Grimme of Altoona: one brother. Charles of Bellwood. Mr. Becker reposes at the V. Stevens funeral home.

SISTER FIDES GLASS Aged 65, a native of Cresson, died Sunday in a Pittsburg hospital. A daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (McDermitt) Glass, she had been assigned to the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Greensburg. for the past several years. She was co-author with her sister, V-rs.

Cecelia Bard of Lo-retto. died several years ago, of a book on the work of the hte Rev. Father Demetrius A. GaUitzin. prince-priest of the AHeghenies.

Thp nun also authored a chil dren's book about Father Gailit-lin. entitled "The Prince Who Gave His Gold Away." She was a painter, book iFustrator and art teacher. Siiter Fides at one time was supervisor of art and art teaching for all schools staffed by the Seton Hill nuns in the Greensburg district She leaves a brother, Rev. Father Albert Giass. one of the first priests to be ordained in St Aky-sius Catholic church.

Summit, near Cresson, and now pastor of a Catholic parish in Bristol Funeral and interment were held Wednesday morning at Greensburg. MRS, IDA STOrDXOni Of Martinsburg. died at 11 P. M. Tuesdav at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Elvin C.

Carper. 410 E. Allegheny St. Martinsburg. following an extended illness.

She was born at Martinsburg, R. Jan. 19. 1S7L a daughter ef Jatnes and Catherine (Miller) Chamberlain, and was united in marriase with Samuel B. Stoud-nour Sept 21.

1S90. by Rev. Jsimes M. Wagner. Mr.

Stoudnour died in 1542. She leaves one son, Frank of Martinsburg; one daughter, Mrs. F.ora Catharine Carper; seven grarKlchikiren and 16 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Steila, preceded her In death. Mrs.

Stoudnour was a member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren, Friends are being received at the Carper home. JOSEPH S. FETTER Of New Paris, RD, died suddenly Wednesday at 4:30 A. M. He was bora at Osterburg, Dec 5.

1914, a son of Watson and Matilda Stambaugh Fetter. He was married to Miss Maizie Feathers of Osterburg who survives. In addition to his widow, he leaves two sons. Watson Fetters of New Paris, RD; and Zane Fetter at home; these sisters, Mrs. Cleo Potter of Bedford, Mrs.

Lena Parks, Mrs. Minnie Hall and Mrs. Cora Hohson, all of Altoona, Mrs. Lottie Davis of Alexandria, Mrs. Catherine LT.grumd of Acuavelme.

Tex, and Mrs. Mary Dremer of Osterburg, Mrs. Lillian McCormick ot Philadelphia. Two brothers preceded him in death, Mr. Fetter was employed by the as a brakeman at Altoona.

He served in World war II as a private first class in Co. 162nd Lifantry. 41st division, serving overseas. He was a mem- it "MUt" Legion's Oratory Contest Friday The 21st district of the American Legion of Blair-Bedford counties, has completed plans far the district oratory contest to be held in the Altoona High school auditorium, Friday at 7:30 P. M.

Both district chairman. Dr. A. Bruce Denniston, and Blair county oratory chairman, Harold J. Pegg.

for the past several weeks have been preparing for this program. In the past several years this American Legion program has made tremendous growth in the district Twice in the past four years the district representatives advanced to the department semi-finals. The area educators and legionnaires are hopeful that this year one of the area schools will produce the state winner. The state winner besides being eligible for post and district awards also will be awarded a trophy by the state department and a four year scholarship from Gov. Leader, to the University of Pittsburg with a scholarship of S225 per year; to Pennsylvania State University, $100 per year; University of Pennsylvania $250 per year; and Temple University, $225 per year.

The judges have been selected but are known only to the chairman and the judges and the cjntestants will not meet until the contestants go on stage to deliver their orations. The names of the contestants and the schools they represent are not revealed until the winner has been selected. The contestants are judged and graded on the following: Presence, poise and personality 25 points; composition, accuracy and effectiveness 50 points; oratory powers to thrill, quicken and compel 25 points. The oration must be between 8 and 12 minutes long, a two-point penalty being awarded for every minute or fraction thereof over or under aDoted time. The contest will begin promptly at 8 P.

M. and the public has been invited. There is no charge of any kind. The inter-district contest will be held in Altoona, Friday, Feb. 25.

exact place to be announced later. PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 8:30 P. M. V. JAFFA MOSQUE DOUBLE WINDUP BUDDY ROGERS vs.

0YAMA KAT0 The GREAT SCOTT vs. CHIEF BIG HEART TAG MATCH TOMMY 0700LE and VYHITEY WHITTLER vs. DICK HUTTON and DON LEWIN Ke served Seats on Sale at Venetian Gardens and at Box Office. Kingside and First Balcony, $1.50 (Tax 1,000 General Admission Seats $1.00 (Tax Incl.) (On Sale at Box Office). ters, assault and battery and threats; and William J.

Fagan. drunl.en driving. BUY r. S. SAVINGS BONDS WINTER PRICES 10 Ft 2x3 Ea.

25 10 Ft Ea. 306 1-In. Flooring Ft This lumber can be purchased on easy payment plan. West End Lumber Co. 2315 18th Street Altoona, Pa.

Phone 2-1 08S FATHER JOHI? P. MANNING Pastor of St Leo's Catholic church in Altoona has been selected as the main speaker at the annual St Patrick's day banquet on March 12. Falher Manning Picked To Talk At Banquet The Rev. Father John P. Manning, pastor of St Leo's in Altoona, will be the main speaker at the annual St Patricks day banquet under the auspices of the Blair county unit.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the auxiliary, Saturday evening, Mar. 12. in the Elks home. Father Manning, an active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, came to Altoona and St. Leo's parish 12 years ago after having served in Somerset, the scene of his first pastorate for 12 years.

While in Somerset, he attended to the spiritual needs of three parishes in the Somerset region. Father Manning also served In Johnstown prior to going to Somerset. On Feb. 27, 1951, he celebrated the silver anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood. In 1950, Father Manning toured Europe while making the Holy Year Pilgrimage.

He is known for his eloquence as a speaker and will present a message in accord with the St. Patrick's day ce'ebration. Reservations may be made by calling Peter Moran. 2-9653; A. Joseph McNelis.

2-1021; Leroy Douelas. 2-0721: Paul Byrne, 2-5161; Patrick Hallinan, 3-2935 or any member of the auxiliary. Defendants To Enter Pleas On Thursday Judge John M. Klepser will dispose of seven criminal court cases at a session Thursday morning at Holidaysburg, beginning at 9:30 A. M.

One of the cases awaiting dis-tvwiitinn involves the aDDearance for sentencing of Wilmer W. Al bright, Roaring Spring, R. D. 1, who was found guilty of failing to identify himself at the scene of an accident following a trial by jury' at the January ternr of court. Sentence was deferred by Judge Klepser when Attorney Abraham Colbus, defense counsel, moved for a trial.

The list of defendants to enter pleas Thursday morning and the commonwealth charges against them is as follows: Walter F. Haves. drunken driving; Newton Crum Davis, drunken driving; Ray T. Feather, drunken driving; Kenneth Elwood Rerkheimer. drunken driving; Clyde Strayer and Emory Fet- UNION AVE.

AT 19th ST. Ism ivt'tzr Man Sent To Jail On Contempt Of Court Charge An increase of payment In a number of court orders and one jail committment for contempt of court for failing to comply with a voluntary agreement for the support of two children marked a session of miscellaneous court at Hollidaysburg Wednesday. Judge John M. Klepser raised from $125 to $1S5 the payment of John Yenter, Tyrone, to his wife. Mrs.

Bertha Yenter. Yenter also is paying for support and medical care of a son. The court increased the order against Elwood Clapper for Mrs. Mary Dapper from $50 to $60. The court ordered Melvin Chil-coat to continue a $25 payment to his divorced wife, Mrs.

Vivian Chilcoat Stitt and to pay $5 monthly in addition on arrearages. Donald E. Gray, Altoona, was committed to jail on the contempt of court charge. Gray who had agreed on Nov. 23 to pay S40 monthly for the support of his two children had paid nothing on the agreement and claimed that he had been without employment and had the new responsibility of supporting a second family as he had remarried.

Testimony showed that Gray had paid no support while holding two jobs and had been remiss in payments since discharge from military service several years ago. In morning cases. Judge Klepser made an order of $140 a month against Stephen Wasko of Cassandra. Cambria county, for the support of his seven children. Judge Klepser warned Ralph M.

Shock of Williamsburg that he must be prepared to support his wife, Dorothy, and their 10-month-old child. The case was continued for 30 days, a period in which Shock is to learn definitely whether he must undergo an operation. The court approved a petition by Donald E. Fishell of Altoona for suspension of payments on a S30 monthly order for support of one child until such a time as he regains regular employment Judge Klepser continued until April 4, a case involving Catherine E. Miller and George Cox.

The prosecutrix is a daughter of the defendant and the mother of three children. Judge Klepser restored an earlier order of $140 against i Earl L. Bowser of Altoona for the support of his estranged wife, Alta, of Duncansville. Judge Klepser will preside 1 Thursday morning at a session of criminal court receiving the pleas of several defendants, as presented by District Attorney Park H. Loose.

S. MARCH'S SONS OFFICE Room No. 406 Central Trust Building Hoars: 9:30 to 13:30 A. M. and 2 to 4:30 P.

M. Your Prescription Given Prompt Courteous Attention First Aid Needs Davis Value Drug Store 'Altoona's Friendly Drug Store' 2411 Eighth Ave. Phone 6613 nue when a crash occurred at the Intersection. The plaintiffs, who seek $777.56 aver that Mrs. Haddock was hurled from the car by the impact and received injuries of the right knee, head and body, allegedly because the other car was not under proper control.

February 22 my friends will start circulating my petitions for re-election. I will deeply appreciate your co-operation when they call on you. I have worked conscientiously to serve all the people. I am submitting my record in my appeal for your vote at the Primaries May 17. "Thanks" MILTON S.

EMEIGH COUNTY COMMISSIONER UNION AVE AT 19th St. ber of the VFW at Bedford. Friends will be received at the Cam funeral home, Clays- burg after 7 F. M. inursaay.

WILMA G. BEXXER Of Martinsburg. R. D. 1, died at A.

M. Wednesday at the Al toona hospital Mrs. Benner was born May 21, 1910. at Loysburg. a daughter of Howard D.

and Frances (Butts) Guyer. She leaves her husband, Ray, whom she married July 2, 1929, at Altoona; parents: three children. Mrs. Phyllis Dauberman of Roaring Spring. R.

and Howard I. and David VL. at home; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Rider of Altoona and Mrs. Reba Kitting of Pittsburg.

A graduate of Morrison Cove High schooi in 192S, Mrs. Benner was a member of Mt Pleasant Evangelical nd Reformed church and North Woodbury grange 1923 and was an active member of tne Martinsburg Civic club. Friends are being received at the Miller funeral home, Martinsburg, MRS. MATHELDE ZALESK1 Wife of Stephen Zaleski, 3021 Washington died at 11:55 A. M.

Wednesday. Coroner D. Harold Troxell said she took ber own life. She was bom June 14. 1900, in Houzervilie, Centre county, the daughter of Luther and Annie (Osman) CampbelL She leaves her husband, the foliowing children: Irvin of St.

Marys. Richard of Texas, Mrs. Lyda Kosiorek of Altoona: four grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Leah Garver of Pleasant Gap, Miles Campbell of State College, Mrs. Bemice Roekwel' of Mercersburg and Gerald Campbell of State College.

Friends will be received at the Krish funeral home after 7 P. M. Thursday. Boston Flower Shop, Phone 3-9350 Soft Coal Production Down In Central Pa. Soft coal production in central Pennsylvania struck a new low in 1954, the annual report of Richard E.

George, Altoona, bituminous mine inspector for the 18th district disclosed Tuesday. Strip mining continued to increase, with 83 per Cent or tons, of the entire tonage of 1.045.620 tons mined in Blair, Bedford. Cambria. Huntingdon and Fulton counties, produced by strip mines. In 1953 the percentage of strip-mined coal was 75 per cent, in 1952 it was recorded at 55 per cent of the total, in 1951 it accounted for 50 per cent and i 1950 and J949 it was 55 per cent of all soft coal mined in this district In 1939 only 15 per cent of the entire production came from strip mines but the demand for coal in World war II and new and improve 1 earth-moving equipment since then has increased the proportion over deep-mined coal Last year lowest production of soft coal since the World war period came from only 37 mine? employing 765 men.

In 1953. 41 mines were operated with 1,215 men. In the peak production year of 1947. 124 mines with 3,043 mt Bug 2,877,070 tons of coaL The coal industry decline is attributed to industrial conversion to oil and gas, especially the railroads' use of diesels, and increasing conversion ot homes to gas PHOTO COPIES Dfeckarjre Pmpn. Birtk ld Marriare Certificates.

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LOOSE ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY for a SECOND TERM DISTRICT ATTORNEY Date' of starting Dale Carnegie Class has been changed from Feb. 18 to Feb. 25 due to weather conditions. Altoona School of Commerce SPA 0 1.