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4 ALTOONA TKIBrXE, Monday. June 195t BLAIR COUNTY'S OLDEST DAILY NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES 1912 AHS Class Has Reunion Fuaenu Notices Witt Bo Found On Classified Pa Thompson foundation. Philadelphia, for the last 15 yeais in the Altoona area. Her husband, George S. Fleck, is the only survivor.

She was the las of her immediate family. She was a member of the Adam Holliday chapter. DAK, WILLIAM F. KELLY Of T3 X.W. Miami.

died Saturday morning after an extended illness. He was horn in Altoona Nov. Thirty-six members of the 117 in the class of 1912, Altoona High school, met for a reunion dinner Saturday evening at' the Penn Alto hotel. With wives and husbands also attending, the group numbered 31. J.

Clde Cassidy served as toastmnster and was general chairman of the committee arranging the affair. Four of the teachers of the class, now retired, were guests. 9. 1SST. a son of William and I and as a member of Broad Ave-Johanna iHenlv) Kellv.

Most ofjnue Presbyterian church, his life was spent in Pittsburgh. Friends may call at the Laf-Ke was affiliated with a finance funeral home after 7 P. M. corporation in Miami at the -nonuaj. his death.

He had operated a grocery store at Thirteenth avenue and Sixteenth street until MISS MARY E. NEELY Who made her home with Rr. tJND. flfi ft if THAJlMTOknf" If ff 1 TCTKlfT 7 JM 11 Thev Mrs. Miss Marv were Miss Ella- G.

Burley, Jessie McFarland Thomas, Mary G. Ross and Miss V. Turner. leaving this city at the ace of 19. Rleoe.

-Hrs. i rancis Lytle. 21st Surviving are four sisters and Altoona. died at the Fitz-a brother. Mrs.

John E. Laughlin gerald nursing home Saturday at of Pittsburgh, Mrs. William A.j6 P. M. She had been a guest Detrick of Altoona, Mrs.

Martha there for the last two years. Bender of Miami. Miss F. Folsomj Miss Xeely was born in Canoe Kelly of Washington. D.

and Valley. Dec. 14. 1S73. a daughter J.

E. Kelly of Miami. of James Y. and Ellen Downing He was a Catholic by faith and Neely. was a graduate of St.

John's; Surviving are two brothers. DR. E. X. COLLINS DR.

WILLIAM PROrDFIT Joseph Neely of Hollidaysburg, parochial schoOi of Altoona. Friends will be received at the K. A. Stevens nwrtuarv after 7 P. M.

Monday. Blair County Medical Society Sets Psychiatric Symposium Among those called upon to address their former classmates in brief talks were the Rev, Chester Simon ton, Lutheran minister from York: Dr. Maud Minster. Altoona High school librarian; William T. Canan and Paul R.

Reynolds, a member of the school board. A roll call of the members present revealed that those who had come the farthest to attend the reunion were Miss Adelaide Krick of Watervilie, and Richard CoIeeser of Peoria, 111. Dr. Richard Magee, the class president, was unable to attend, as was another member, Rear Admiral Samuel Ginter, retired, USX. Greetings sent by those absent and Harry Neely of Rochester.

and a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Neely was a member of Trinity Evangelical and Reformed church and Sunday school. Friends may call at the Fried-line funeral home, Williamsburg, after 4 P. M. Mondav.

JOSEPH H. STEVEN'S Of 300 Libertv Cresson. MRS. ANNIE MAY CONFER Of 319 E. Walton died at 11:50 P.

M. Saturday at her home after a three-day illness. She was born at Curt in. an. 14, 1S75, a daughter of William and Elizabeth iHouck) Keeler.

Her husband, William L. Confer. died four months ago on Feb. 22. They had been married 57 years.

She was the last of her immediate family. Surviving are these sons and daughters Mrs. H. C. Fink.

Mrs. J. C. Hirt. Mrs.

Clarence Sloan died at 5:10 P. M. Saturday at his vard medical school; interned at George V. Geisinger Memorial hospital, Danville, and was granted a throe-year fellowship at tha Cleveland clinic prior to serving three years in World war II witii United States army air force. Dr.

Simonart has been trained in several European universities and the graduate school of medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of several national psychiatric societies and is currently consultant psychiatrist, In stitute of Pennsylvania hospital. Philadelphia. in Washington. Congressman Lind received the award for his outstanding contribution to forest fire prevention through his efforts in introducing and securing enactment of new Smokey Bear legislation, protecting Smokey Boar as the national symbol for educational programs directed at the prevention of forest fires.

WINS AWARD Congressman James F. Land, 21st District, Pennsylvania, receiving the famous Smokey Bear award from Joseph F. Kay-lor (center), representing the Association of State Foresters, and Milton M. Bryan (right), son of Mr. and Mrs.

Will R. Bryan, of Pine-croft, who represented the U. S. Forest Service, in ceremonies held at the congressman's office home. I He was born March 10.

1912. a son of William and Rose Ann Lynch Stevens. I Surviving are the following children: Francis Robert. Ron- were read and a tribute to the 34 deceased members of the class was read by Mr. Canan.

Tables were decorated with roses grown especially for the and Mrs. Clayton Smith, all -iali Betty Ann and Janet, ail at occasion by Miss Esther Williams. Canton. Dean O. of Lyons, these brothers and sisters.

Ward T. of Philadelphia, Mary E. Stevens of Balti- schedule with attorneys representing the litigants involved. Several of the cases involve motions for new civil court trials. Many Qualify In IMine Exams Two Killed In Auto Accident Mrs.

Grertude Ritz Hoffman of Harrisburg arranged the program. Miss Diane Winter, pianist, and Paul Winter, playing the more. Robert A. and Herbert all of Baltimore, Miss I.oretta I I i 0thers are aPPals frcm -mnry A psychiatric symposium with three speakers participating is planned for Tuesday, beginning at 9 P. at Temple Beth Israel, S004 Union by the Blair County Medical society.

"Psychosomatic Disease," or disorders of the body due to neurogenic origin, will be presented by a gastro-enterologist, Dr. E. N. Collins; a cardiologist, Dr. William L.

Proudiit, and a psychiatrist. Dr. Pierre Simonart. Following their presentations the society will join in a general discussion. Dr.

Collins, who will discuss the gastro-intestinal aspects, is well known for his achievements in his field, and is the author of mimer ous publications on this subject. Dr. Collins is currently head of the department- of gastroenterology at the Cleveland clinic. A graduate of Rush Medical college he is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with sub-specialty in gastroenterology: diplomate of the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic roen-genology: fellow of the American College" of Physicians: member American Gastroenterological society and Cleveland Academy of Medicine. Dr.

Proudfit. who will present the cardio-vascular aspects of psychosomatic disease, is also on the staff of the Cleveland clinic and the department of cardio-vascular He received his early medical education at Har- clarinet and saxophone, entertained with several numbers. conviction for motor code viola raui k. ot urea? oena. Mrs.

Virginia Mover and William both of Altoona: 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Friends are being received at the Books funeral home. on: Mrs. John Warner.

Mrs. Stel tions or from suspension or revo- la Law and Edward Stevens, all This was the fourth reunion the class has held, the first taking place in 1913, the second in 1947. followed by one in 1930. Another get-together will be held in two years. Serving on the committee with Mr.

Cassidy were Miss Rose Fisher, Miss Hilda Irvin, Miss Margaret Schmidhammer, Miss Esther Wilson, Mrs. Margaret Morrow, Miss Jean Everhart, Mrs. Alice Mazurie and Mr. Canan. of Lilly; Raymond of Gallitzin.

cation of license. District At tor-Friends will be received at the r-e park H- Loose represent Casher funeral home. Cresson. tne commonwealth in the former cases to be heard on a. date suit- MBS.

MARY C. CASSATTA able to the court. Of Cleveland. died there; Sundav morning. she was bo in Aitoona Apr.

2 Area Students Attend 2. a daughter of John and Caroline (Young) Reichert. Her flaecflc At Ppnn tatp husband. Charles Cassatta, AT rSm 3IdTe Detours Are Placed On William Penn Highway Detours. Signs of progress? Mo torists who chugged ant-lika around the railroad crossing at east Duncansviile might hava cause to question.

Blacktop resurfacing ot tha William Penn highway from just inside the borough limits to Wya tower detoured traffic around crossing construction work via Seventh street, First avenue and McKillip extension to the main highway last week. The narrow thoroughfare was nearly clogged by the heavy traf fie flow. The blacktop will cover a rough surface and is a marked improvement. MRS. CLARA I.

BUCK Of 921 6th died at 10:30 P. M. Friday in the Altoona hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She was born at Bennington Nov. 26.

1593. a daughter of Chauncey and Martha (Benson) Teeter. BLOOMSBURG CP An 11-month-old child and a 14-year-old girl were fatally injured Saturday night in a two-car collision on Pine Summit hill, about 13 miles north of here. Dead were Gail Arlene Matash, 11 months old and Shirley Arlene Simpson, 14. both of Williamsport.

State police said the two were passengers in a car driven by 16-year-old Dolores Day, who had a driver's license for only two months. Delores is a half sister of the dead infant. Police said the Day car skidded out of control as it went down the hill, careened across the road into a car driven by Robert Far-rell, 26, of Williamsport. His wife, Margaret, 24. is in Bloomsburg hospital with lacerations of forehead and chin, and their nine-month-old son, David, suffered bruises.

Farrell escaped with a cut hand. ceded her death. Surviving is a son, John, and a are two son? and two Mrs. Bessie L. Harris.

Survivir daughters daughter, Gertrude, both of STATE COLLEGE Thirty- seven high school students from Pennsylvania communities, inelud-I ing Robert A. Wilt. 321 Allegheny all of E. and James She was a Catholic hv faith Beaver Falls, and Mrs. Dorothy Hollidaysburg, and Roger Friends will be received a tho M.

of Hollidaysburg i N. A. Stevens mortuary after P. M. Monday.

Flowers for All Occasions LMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP iiDiek. 716 Locust Roaring Spring, completed Saturday two i weeks of conservation study at the tourth annual Junior Con- servation camp in Stone valley. The young men were the first of four groups who will attend the conservation camp this sum-; mer under grants provided by lo-! cal organizations of the Pennsyl 1QM LICENSES I ML Drivers Plates Special Service PARSONS AGENCY -Votary Public, 1120 12th Ave. Applicants taking the examination for positions of Are boss, first 'grade mine "foreman and mine electrician in the eighth mine inspection district, held at Altoona Senior High school, were as follows: Mine Foreman, First Grade-Joseph W. Capitos.

Madera; Raymond Bloom. Madera: George Robert Gardner, Blandburg; Meivin Earl Weston, Fallentimber; Marseille Kasubick. Osceola Mills: Alexander Laird. Gallitzin: Clyde Swansboro, Gallitzin; Martin Beck, Gallitzin; Francis J. Sku-pien, Gallitzin.

and Richard Sea-bolt. Smoke Run. Mine Foreman. Second Grade Ernest Edward Graboski. Woodland: John M.

Noel, Fallentimber; Nile F. Linberg. Morrisdale: Robert Eyerly, Morrisdale: James Wilson Conn, Wells Tannery; Robert D. Martin, Madera; Bob Apple. Fallentimber; Steven Henry.

Osceola Mills: Drexel Mc-Intyre. Six Mile Run: Warren Merrow, Allport: Milford H. Kep-hart. Osceola Mills, and F. A.

(Bill) Wertz, Juniata Gap, Altoona. Electrician George Hudson, Cresson. Fire Boss Ralph Lewis, Ams-bry: Francis Ralston, Osceola Mills. R. John E.

Kristock, Gallitzin, and John Frassinelli, Ebensburg. Chairman of the board is Richard E. George, state mine inspector, ISth district, Altoona. The other members are Ray O'Don-nell. miner member of the board at Cresson, and David B.

Mill-ward, state mine inspector, 8th bituminous district, Philipsburg. who supervised the examinations. R. D. 1: 13 grandoru'siren, one great-grandchild and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs.

Martha Nolan of Baltimore. Mrs. Mir.r.ie Snyder and Julia Yearty of Altoona. Mrs. Olive Cole and John of Dur.car.sville.

Nelson of and James of Frankstown. Mrs. Buck was a member of the First Church of God and of class 5 of the Sunday school. Friends will be received at the Mauk Yates funeral home. Postoffice To Issue New Mt.

Kushmore Stamp The post office department will issue a commemorative stamp of the three cent denomination to commemoraie Mount Rushmore National Memorial Stamp collectors desiring first day covers may purchase in the usual manner through the postmaster at Keystone, S. not later than Aug. 11, 1952. Collectors desiring stamps of selected quality may purchase them through the Philatelic agency, Post Office department, Washington 25, D. C.

on or after Aug. 12, 1952. Stamps will be on sale at other offices on or after Aug. 12, 1952. Chicken Dinners Delivered to You n.35 For Immediate Delivery caii 3 0429 AL'STOP HAT Judse Klepser Will Hear Argument Here Monday Judge John M.

Klepser will pre- side at the June term of Blair i county court scheduled to open Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock I vania ederation sportsmen clubs. The program includes conservation of wildlife, soil and forests, studv of survival techniques. Altoona Hospital Nurses Alumnae To Meet Tuesday The Nurses Alumnae association of the Altoona hospital will hold its meeting Tuesday at 8 P. M. at the nurses' home.

Following the meeting Robert L. Gill, superintendent, will conduct a tour of the new wings under construction at the hospital. Jnst Unloaded BANANAS Yon can sell on Spare Time Se Old Sam. Do not Telephone SAM THOMAS Doncansville at the Hollidaysburg court house. I Ppnn M.ARY JORDEN FLECK I following the customary nuseel-1 Of S4S 2h died at 10:40 laneous court session.

AM. Sunday at Aitoona hospital. The argument court calendar pL Mflmliflre She was tea. 3, lSo. a preparea oy rromonotary ram l.

i iiaiiiiabj miwiiiwwij daughter Lnar.es i. ana jane nan r.sts cases out tne list is Attend State Meet (Osborne) Jorden. She had been expected to be reduced greatly representative of the John Edgar I when Judge Klepser goes over the Bek the Uek I Members of the Blair County Pharmaceutical society and their wives attended the 75th anniver-' sary of the state association at Wemersvilie last week. The diamond jubilee was marked by a return to the location of its first convention at Reading in 1S7S. Elected to a three-year mem-1 bership on the executive commit-' tee of the association was Walter L.

Lightner of Altoona. i The following attended from Blair county and vicinity: Mr. and Mrs. David J. Davis, Mr.

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