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10-February 17, 1955 DEATHS Funeral Notices, Will Be Found On Classified Page HARRY F. BECKER Of 1320 3rd well-known clerk of the PRR re test department, died Wednesday at 8:30 A. M. at St. Francis hospital, Piti burg.

after an illness of several months. Mr. Becker entered the railroad company's service as a messenger in the telegraph office Aug. 24, 1905, was promoted, to clerk June 1, 1908, and in the of the general superintendent office, of motive power until transferred to the test department Apr. 1, 1910.

He was born in Altoona, a son of Francis and Elizabeth (Zel. lers) Becker. He was a member 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, Utah. Mrs. Mary, Fernandez of Cleveland, Joseph of Richmond, Howard Bridgeport, Donald of Washington, D. and David at home; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida Grimme of Altoona; one brother, Charles Bellwood.

Mr. Becker reposes at the V. L. 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 the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Greensburg, for the past several years. She was co-author with her sister, Mrs. Cecelia Bard of Loretto, wino died several years ago, of a book on the missionar, work of the late Rev. Father Demetrius A.

Gallitzin, prince-priest of the Alleghenies. The nun also authored a children's book about Father Gallitzin. entitled "The Prince Who Gave His Gold Away." She was 8 painter, book illustrator and art teacher. Sister 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 Glass, one of the first priests to be ordained in St. Aloysius 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 A STOUDNOUR Of Martinsburg, died at 11 P.

M. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elvin C. Carper, 410 E. Allegheny Martinsburg, following an extended illness.

She was born at Martinsburg, R. Jan. 19, 1871, a daughter of James and Catherine (Miller) Chamberlain, and was united in marriage with Samuel B. Stoudnour Sept. 21, 1890, by Rev.

James M. Wagner. Mr. Stoudnour died in 1942. She leaves one son, Frank C.

of Martinsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Flora Catharine Carper; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Stella, preceded her in death. Mrs. Stoudnour was a member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren, Ma.

tinsburg. 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 born at Osterburg, Dec. 5. 1914, a son of Watson and Matilda Stambaugh Fetter. He was married to Miss Maizie Feathers of Osterburg who survires. 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. Lena Parks, Mrs. Minnie Hall and Mrs. Cora Hobson, all of Altoona, Mrs.

Lottie Davis of Alexandria, Mrs. Catherine Imgrumd of Acuavelcue, and Mrs. Mary Dremer of Osterburg, Mrs. Lillian McCormick of Philadelphia. Two brothers preceded him in death.

Mr. Fetter was employed by the PRR. as a brakeman at Altoona. He served in World war II as a private first class in Co. 162nd Infantry, 41st division, serving overseas.

He was a mem- PARK H. LOOSE ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY for SECOND TERM DISTRICT ATTORNEY Democratic Women 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 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 Reilly, second vice president; Miss Mary Brady, third vice president; Mrs. Agnes Dale, corresponding 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; leg.

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

Buchanan. Man Sent To Jail On Contempt Of Court Charge An increase of payment in number of court orders and one jail commitment 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 $185 the payments of John C. 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 Clapper from $50 to $60. The court ordered Melvin Chilcoat 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 $40 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 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 sev. eral 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 $30 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 Earl L. Bowser of Altoona for the support of his estranged wife, Alta, of Duncansville. Judge Klepser will preside 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 Hours: 9:30 to 12:30 A. M. and 2 to 4:30 P.

M. PRESCRIPTIONS Your Prescription Given Prompt Courteous Attention First Aid Needs Davis Value Drug Store Altoona's Friendly Drug Store' 2411 Eighth Ave. Phone 6612 NOTICE Date of starting Dale Carnegie Class has been changed from Feb. 18 to Feb. 25 due to weather conditions.

Altoona School of Commerce New Classification System To Be 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 employes whose unemployment compensation has terminated now will obtain their coupons at the YMCA building and those who received there will continue to get them there, William A.

Nickol, chairman of the surplus food committee of the Altoo: 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 L.

and N. Thursday will be for P. Q. and S. Friday will be for V.

and Z. Persons entitled to coupons should not come before 10 A. M. or before the day on which name fal's since only registration their cords for the above letters will be available on that day. Mr.

Nickol pointed out that furloughed Altoona Works employes who a are still receiving unemploycompensation will continue receiving the coupons at the railroad compensation offices. Charles A. Mentzer, executive secretary of the Altoona Community Welfare Council, said that through the cooperation of the 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 only, from 9 M. to.

4:30 P. M. on Feb. 23, 24 and 25. There will only be five surplus food stores this time which are: Friendship center, 22nd between 8th and 9th Aves.

Fifth Ward Recreation center, 14th Ave. and 20th St. Juniata Memorial pavilian, 206 W. 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.

ters, assault and battery and threats; and William J. Fagan, drunken driving. BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS WINTER PRICES 10 Ft. 25c 10 Ft.

30c 1-In. Flooring. Ft. 5c This lumber can be purchased on easy payment plan. West End Lumber Co.

2515 18th Street Altoona, Pa. Phone 2-1088 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, zone one, stresses the need for additional CD wardens for the hospital area. Only persons showed up for the warden recruitment meeting held last Tuesday at the Webster school. At least 15 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 ashall at 7:30 P.

M. for further" instructions concerning the survey. L. F. Marlette, district warden, will preside.

Damage Suit Instituted In Blair County Courts Attributing a traffic collision on the afternoon of Dec. 24 to on the part of the defendants, Joseph F. Haddock and his wife, Millie, of Altoona have instituted a suit for damages through Attorney Amos Davis. 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- Music Program In Hollidaysburg Schools Extolled 72 CHILD LIFTED FROM BERN LEGATION WINDOW This child, 8-year-old son of an unidentified official of the Romanian Legation in Bern, Switzerland, the Legation Feb. 15 by Romanian Stoffel, as a band of Romanian themselves in the building after Legation's staff into the street.

the child to be taken from the waits below. (AP Wirephoto via ber of the VFW at Bedford. Friends will be received at the Carn funeral home, Claysburg after 7 P. M. Thursday.

WILMA G. BENNER Of Martinsburg, R. D. 1, died at 12:05 A. M.

Wednesday at the Altoona 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; her parents: three children, Mrs.

Phyllis Dauberman of Roaring Spring, R. and Howard I. and David at home; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Rider of Altoona and Mrs. Reba Kitting of Pittsburg. A graduate of Morrison Cove High school in 1928, Mrs.

Benner WAS a member of Mt. Pleasant Evangelical and Reformed church and North Woodbury grange 1923 was an active member of the Martinsburg Civic club. Friends are being received at the Miller funeral home, Martinsburg. MRS. MATHELDE C.

ZALESKI Wife of Stephen Zaleski, 3021 Washington died at 11:55 A. M. Wednesday. Coroner D. Har.

old Troxell said she took her own life. She was born June 14, 1900, in Houzerville, Centre county, the daughter of Luther and Annie (Osman) Campbell. She leaves her husband. the following children: Irvin of St. Marys, Richard of Texas, Mrs.

Lyda Kosiorek of Altoona; four grandchiluren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Leah Garver of Pleasant Gap, Miles Campbell of State College, Mrs. Bernice Rockwell 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 3-9330 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 764 tons, of the entire tonage 1.045.620 tons mined in Blair, Bedford.

Cambria, Huntingdon and Fulton counties, produced by strip mines. In 1953 the percentage of stripmined 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 1949 it was 55 per cent of all soft coal mined in this district. In 1939 only 1.5 per cent of the entire production came from coal in World war II and new and strip mines but the demand a for improve1 earth-moving equipment since then has increased the proportion over deep-mined coal. Last year's lowest production of soft coal since the World war period came from only 37 mines 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 mE dug 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 of homes to gas PHOTO COPIES Discharge Papers, Birth and Marriage Certificates, Drawings Legal Documents NOTARY SERVICE PARSONS AGENCY 1120 12th Ave. Dial 3-8191 MILKGLASS Westmoreland Ware Large Selection Available GIFT HOUSE 3209 6th Avenue Phone 4-0261 FATHER JOHN 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. Father 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. Patrick's 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 years. While in Somerset. he attended to the spiritual needs of 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 with the St. Patrick's day celebration. Reservations may be made by calling Peter Moran.

2-9653; A. Joseph McNelis, 2-1021; Leroy Douglas, 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 Thursday morning at Holidaysburg, beginning at 9:30 A. M.

One of the cases awaiting disposition involves the appearance for sentencing of Wilmer W. Albright, 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 term of court. Sentence was deferred by Judge Klepser when Attorney Abraham Colbus, defense counsel, for a new trial.

The list of defendants to enter pleas Thursday morning and the commonwealth charges against them is as follows: Walter F. Hayes, drunken driving; Newton Crum Davis, drunken driving; Ray T. Feather, drunken driving; Kenneth Elwood Berkheimer, drunken driving: Clyde Strayer and Emory Fet- Rotarian Elliott M. Treese, Hollidaysburg, gave an excellent resume of "Functions of Music" of the Hollidaysburg schools. Hollidaysburg, he pointed out, is recognized as an outstanding musical area.

There are two high school bands composed of five 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 test 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 the St. John church guild prepared a 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 the members. was lifted from the window of Charge d'Affaires Emeric resistance fighters barricaded an assault which drove the Leader of the band permitted building.

Uniformed policeman radio from London). Legion's Oratory Contest Friday The 21st district of the American Legion of Blair-Bedford counties, has plans for the district oratory contest to be held in the Altoona High school auditorium, Friday at 7:30 P. M. Both 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 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 $225 per year; to Penrsylvania 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 contestants 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 twopoint penalty being awarded for every minute or fraction thereof over or under alloted 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. heat.

The trend will continue until new uses are found for coal, authorities feel. Mr. George reported that 218 tons of coal from the district were shipped by rail to the market last year, as compared to 750.158 in 1953 and 1.178,901 in 1952. 1,455,709 in 1951, 1,408,908 in 1950 and 1,158,139 in 1949. ADVERTISING: belps you get more value for your money DEPENDABLE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Local and Nation- Wide Claim Service PARSONS AGENCY 1120 12th Ave.

Dial 3-8191 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. "NOTICE" FELLOW CITIZENS February 22 my friends will start circulating my petitions for re-election. 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 "Milt" COUNTY COMMISSIONER PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 8:30 P. M.

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