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BELLWOOD. PA
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LOCAL HB COLUMN
Short Items That Will Interest Oar Rendera
BA1EF SUMMaRTOFTHE WEEK
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16CIIL PBOJEETS APPROVED
WORK    SHOULD    START    THIS
COMING MONDAY
—Every member of the family
read* ths Bulletin.
Be aare and write your friends
to arranget o fd* in Bellwood daring
OM Home Week.
—Irvin Mitchell and family moved from tbe Stitt property on
South First street to the Daugherty
property on the same street
—Mr. end Mr* H. C. Smith,
former residents of Bellwood, have
returned to town and are located
am North Firet street in the Beard
sparUnant
—Hornet Miller, who underwent
sn operation at the Philipsburg
hospital a short time ago, is much
improved. He was brought to his
home last Saturday.
—The Methodist Episcopal choir
will meet an Friday night this week
iniE-tasal eff Thursday aright, on
account of the Union choir for Oldl
Home week meeting on Thursday
night;
—The Ladies Auxiliary will entertain toe American Legion post
with a covered dish luncheon thia
evening st 6 o'clock st ths Legion
rooms after which installation of
officers in both organizations trill
take place.
■Oasanal hundred Republicans ef
the borough and Antia township
w-fU attend tne Republican rally to
be hetd In Jaffa Mosque in Altoona
tomorrow njsght, when the atate
candidates will make their appearance. From aD indications it will
ba a **ecord-breaking attendance at
a political meeting in Blair county.
—A meeting of the Bellwood and
Aatis township Republican club
w*Jl bto held in the ( Community
Room of the First National bank
next Monday evening st 8 o'clock.
A number of prominent oat of
town speakers will be present and
make addresses. It ia the desire of
ths-1 oiflosta of the club that there
be * large attendance.
-—The October meeting of the
women's Missionary society, of the
Lutheran church will be held' on
Friday evening st 8.30 o'clock at
the church. Mrs. F. A. Bamltc-n
win conduct the devotional aerviee.
The topic fer study will be: "The
Oriental in the United States."
Mra. Board wffll lead the discussion
and will be assisted by other
members.
—Mr. I. M. Watters of North
Fourth street, -retired P. R R. engineer from the Bellwood division,
where he waa a faithful and loyal
employe Hor many yeara, rounded
out stventy-three yeara of hia existence on thia terrestrial ball.
Since hia retirement a number of
years ago Mr. Watters spends much
of hi* time motoring over the
country and at his cottage on the
Newton Hamilton camp meeting
grounds. Ia the evening a delicious supper was served by his
neighbor on the camp grounds,
Mrs. H. R. Heiler, of Altoona, snd
among the number who participated
were hia son-in-law Mr. J. Elliott
Trego and the Heiler family. Mr.
Watters received many congratulations from friends. For some time
pest Mrs. Watters has been confined to the home of her daughter
Mra. Paul Lloyd in Harrisburg by
sicknaa sad was unable to be present on thia happy occasion. ,
Thst toe DaUwaad aad Antis
township officials played th* part
of wfedom in getting their projects
tn early was evinced this week
when their projects were among
the very first to b* approved.
Bellwood snd Aatis township
which were among the first political
subdivisions to submit project* for
consideration and! whose officers
ahawed a splendid spirit ef cooperation ia evidencing a willingness
to bear their proportion of the
costs, received s big share of the
approvals. In ths bebough * projected atreet improvement program
involving the expenditure of $3,-
209.90 and employing twenty-nine
men waa approved.
The street improvement program
was malting great strides last
year until funds were ashaan*ta*l
and the continuation of this work
was be an immense benefit to the
town, as well as putting men back
on the pey roll.
The Antia township school directors submitted two projects for
white collar worker* when they
askeed that a survey and revision
of attendance records be made with
the assistance of white collar work
ers and also requested a survey and
map for more economical snd practical bus service to their consolidated school. Both of these projects
ware approved sa wet* projects for
improvement* at Use athletic field of
the school and for miscellaneous
painting snd repairs to the school
balding*-.
It waa announced that funds
would likely, be allotted this week
in order that work could be started
not later than Monday, October 8.
BIG PLANS FORfOLD HOME WEEK
Conunittees Are Working Diligently for Success of Big.
genet E*v*eot in the Town's History
protection, for the big day on Friday.
Bev. R. P. Knoebel, In charge of
INJURIES NOT SERIOUS
Mr. Oscar Bender, p. R. R electrician and residing on the hill of
the borough, suffered painful, although ttot teiicfus injuries Wall*
engaged on the electrification job in
New Jersey last Saturday. At tbe
time, with another workman, Mr.
Bender was working en an electric
light pole, and leaning heavily upon
the cross arm of the pole ,it snapped and the men were precipitated
to the ground, falling a distance of
about twenty feet. Mr. Bender's
injuries consisted of a scalp wound
and body bruises, but no broken
bones. He waa admitted to a
New Jersey hospital, where he haa
since been receiving treatment. Mr.
Bonder's Wife and mother, Mb*
Frank Reigh left Saturday night
for New Jersey. When hia condition permits he will come to his
home in the borough to recuperate.
The Old Home Weak commi
met Monday tdght at toe Y. M
A. to shape up tba fins* plane 11
the celebration scheduled far ^^
week, October, 11, 12, 18 and f$.
Mr. H. W. Schalles presided. B*r
porta from all committees indicate
a celebration far -nrsassing say-
thing heretofore held in this community.
Ray Cherry reporting for the
Sportsmen's association, reported
all plans completed for the lisaisaaS**
Thursday night. Ha else reported
a large number ef entries 1st the
Dog show to be held la co-Miection
Willi Antis Fa-rat Show an Ssahiillirj
afternoon.
I laatiln Henry of tbe Legfsh
committee announced tbat twenty
drum corps could be expected far
the big pared* Friday night, with
about tan of thorn participating Ba
tbe competition ds-ill st thte ball
paifc. ia connection with thia
report, Bob Shaner of tb* parade
coramttee, stated thst plans f*r
the parade calls for a route starting on the north aide of tow* and
covering all 'toe principle thoroughfares in town. He also reported
a number of float* would be entered.
Fred Goes reporting for the
•porta oommittte stated that plans
war* complete for a big bene ball
game Friday, probably with Coal-
Port, and a foot ball game, Saturday balsam B. H. S. and Woodward High school.
Mr. Krauaa representing the
Antia farm show committee reported that this year's Farm, Home snd
School Show would be far greater
thaa the one laat year, several new
features being added, including a
poultry snd farm machinery exhibit. He stated that the whole
township is enthused over this show
and s recosd number of entries-sirs
coming n* Mr. Krause further
explained that arrangements had
been made to have    State    Police
LARGE FIRM SHOW ASSURED
speakers announced that the speaker for toe community religious ear,
(vice to be beto la the Methodist
Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon
would be Dr. W. I. Goad, a former
pastor of this town who ie an
orator af note. In connection with
tola Clark Emrick -anted that the
community choir of forty mixed
voices would sing far the occasion.
R. C. Crosser of the amusement
committee reported that arrangements bad been made to hold a
dance, Friday night in the Y. M. C
A.,, after the competition drills. It
is thought tost Norm Houseman's
orchestra will be ingaged for toe
occasion. Hs also announced that
a merry-go-round and ferris wbsel
would To* exacted ia tow*' end that
a number of other amusements
would be arranged.
Mr* Morris Epler and Mrs. I. S.
Lindomutii, representing ths ladies
auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. reported their plans ■ complete for a
big chicken supper Friday evening
B* the Y. M. C. A., tickets for this
[Supper as well se for the Legion
drills are on sals at the different
busineaa places in town and should
receive toe whole hearted support
of our townsmen. Tbe ladies as*
noted for their fine ' cooking and
this presents a real opportunity for
the residents snd visitors to get
an early supper before the big
parade starts, and no need to worry
about washing ths dishes.
Arrangements have been made
by C. C. Keith to have flood lights
erected on the bail field fer the
drills and it waa suggested that all
business places and residents along
tha parade route, would let their
front lights on, to substitute fer
street lights. The business peo-
Itte an) also asked to decorate
their store fronts a*5i dress up the
town in order that s good impression will be made on the visitors.
EARLY HISTORY OF THE ROROUGH
Some Interesting Fact* Pertaining to Bellwood During Its
Formative Period and Since
By Mr.|j
CONTROL OKCHABD PESTS
Onto af the boat ways of controlling rodents in the orchard is
through use of poison baits. Starch
coated wheat ie treated with strychnine and then is placed in the
ranwaye or *saa*ij**w* af the mice.
One quart of poisoned wheat 1*
sufficient to provide two applications of one teaspoonful each for 50
trees
STORE HONEY CAREFULLY
SURPRISE PARTY ENJOYED   .
A pleasant surprise birthday
Iparty in honor of Miaa Helen Estep
was enjoyed Friday evening at the
home of her parents Mr. aad Mrs.
Henry Estep on North Ninth street
The program consisted of games,
contests, music and refreshments.
The guests were Oliver * Yingling,
Ethel Troxell, Eleanor Evans, Ruth
Hinton, Helen Smith, Leora Parsing, Edith Goss, Lola Burns, Erma
Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gairtland,
Mr. and Mr* A. H. Shoenberger,
Wm. Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Estep and son MeWin, Mrs. Robert
Smith and son Bobby, Mrs. Ray
Burns and daughters Eleanor and
Helen, Mrs. George Estep and
Mabel,  Helen and Thelma Estep.
MILLER—STEWART
. At his office on South Cambria
street, at 7 o'clock Wednesday
evening, William Harry Miller, of
Mary Ann Forge and Bertha Jan*
Stewart, of Clark street, were jol«-
rd In toe holy bonds of wedlock by
W. F. Balsbach, justice of the peace
The contracting parties are both
much esteemed citizens of the com-
muniy and have many friends who
join in wishing them long life and
much happiness. Thsy will fo to
house keeping en Clark stneet.
aee
DEATH OP INFANT
Roy Csrrol Wallace, age four
months died suddenly last fhursday
St toe home of bis parentis Mr. and
Mlrs. Raymond Wallace oa Maple
avenue.   He1 is survived by the par-
Old Home week is progressing,
without a doubt, and promises to be
the "biggest ever."
We shall have a Legion Day, a
sports eon test, a Dog show, etc;
butt, in this celebration; let us not
forget toe "backward look," the
giving of "honor to whom honor is
due," toe foundation ss It ware,
upon which our little town was built
"What makes a city (or town)
great " Upon what, and by whom,
has tola littfle villagjej, in the famous Tuckahoe Valley attained her
present status?
"Let us go back," and we shall
see. Many yeans before the build-
inb of toe Pennsylvania Railroad
that locality was known    aa "Bell's
Mm*"
The Edingtons were the first res-
idonte of this vicinity-, about ITS*.
About 1800 Edward Bell moved
here, from Sinking Valley, where
his father, John Bell, was one of
the   -earliest  settlers.
Mr. BeU etoeted a grist mill and
a saw-mill—hence the name, Bell's
Mill* He was toe owner of 8674
acres of land1; and about 1880,
under the name of Edward Bell ft
Sons, bant tb* Mary Ana Forge,
snd the Elizabeth Furnace. Edward Bell's son, Martin Bell, came
into possession .of toe Furnace, and
to his great credit ia known toe
f aot that, not wpahing to have his
furnace blast on Sunday's, he rebuilt the stack, etc, and so arranged matters tost the fir** could be
banked each Saturday night, (no
other furnace had ever been known
t* adopt such a plan of Sabbath
keeping, hence tne little village
Burt-oundaiig, end the poet officte
waa rightly named, "Sabbath Best".
Besides being a man of integrity
with respect    for Gov* holy    day
Tbe frs-ands-rd eUpJkne^mee W>r  *-™""Td ~ M    gi8ter Dorothy Wal
24 sections makes an ideal contain-   ™» "*"*
*» for storing    comb honey.      The      *■ te
honey should    be atoned In a   dry | v*""-' " ,,,
Tbe
dry
p)ao* with as uniform temperature
aa passible. Honey stored in *
psr-f ptoce may improve ** quality.
Interment was made in Logan
M. Bechtoi
Mr. Bell was of inventive tarn of
mind, and! In 18S6, he conceived
tb* idjea of utilizing the gas which
had heretofore escaped unused
from toe tunnel-head, snd consequently Elizabeth Furnace waa toe
first in this country to oae toe
escaping gaa far the production of
steam.
These improvements were patented in 1840, and Mr. BeU became
entitled to a ryoalty from all ironmasters using g*a; but being of a
generous nature, he never pressed
his claim, snd probably never realized much from it.
The building of the grist and
saw mills, s distillery, the forge and
furnace, although considerable distance interveined between them,
resulted in the bringing together *
number of workmen and their families, yet, not until after the completion of rttsja Pennsylvania Railroad
through this beautiful flertnle valley did Ben's Mills wear the aspect)
of s vllage.
Within the mountains of such
beauty, that surrounded our fertile
Valley, have betetn deposited the
wealth that Was meant .to provide
work and sustenance to such hardy
settles* who were wiling and able
Ito wrest H from its hiding place—
toe minerals which have made its
manufactures and its railroads possible.
Iron ore in abundanca; lead, used
by toe American- forces during the
Revolutionary war; limestone In
every township; and an almost inexhaustible aupply of bituminous
coal.
Nature abundantly and generously supplied ithe setting for a town
such aa ours.
(To ba continued next week.)
EXHIBITORS    ARE    URGED   TO
REGISTER EARLY
With a committee of more than
100 actively at work, Antia township promises a community ahow
surpassing anything eeea in thia
section.
Exhibitors an urged to bring in
their specimen* .between the hours
of 11 a. m. and 9 p. m., next Wednesday, Oct. 10. Complete premium lists for tba gukianse of exhibitors may be secured at the Town-
shp Consolidated school office.
Te promote uniformity and male
an attractive display the rules le-
quire.that one peck wheat, oats,
barley, rye and buckwheat be contained in small bag* The correct
quantity of own is 10 ears; ot potatoes, one peck; of sunpower, one
head and of grass or clover sand,
one half peck.
In toe fruit division the following quantities are required: apples,
pears, peaches and quinces, fivte
specimens; crab apples and plumbs,
15 specimens; grapes, 5 bunches;
berries one quart. There also ie
s class for the beet bushel of
{apple* Nuts too, may be entered.
For the vegetable competition 5
spcimens are required of beets,
carrots, cucumbers, kohl rabi, parsnips, onions, peppers, tomatoes and
turnips. Only one specimen is required' of a variety of cabbage, cali-
flower, pumpkin snd waterm«llon.
Three are required of celey, lettuce
aad sqaushes.
The correct entry of honey is
one pound either extracted or in
the section snd of eggs one dozen
a class.
In toe flower list there la provision for 42 kinds. Those interested
may apply to tiie achooi office or
to Mrs. Luse.
In tiie antique division the follow
ing are acceptable: old costumes,
old dishes, old furniture and household utensils, old book* and newspapers, items of historical interest,
curious objects of art, -doll, or
faawa*S*a-arahip and Indian ^reHee.
Thia class is educational, not com-
ipetitive.
Tbe poultry exhibitor may show
3 hens end one cock or 3 pullets
and one cockerel, of chickens, a
pair of turkeys or geese and a
drake with two ducks.
In the long foods division, some
of the most important classes are
for single jars of fruit, vegetables,
meats, jollies, preserves, bread and
cakes. Six rolls' or cookies make
an   exhibit.
The clothing class is a moat interesting one with provision to enter wtorks of* many kinds. Rugfi,
quilts snd leather work will occupy
a big place in the show.
The Antia show will open to the
public at 8.80 p. m. Thursday, Oct.
11. All exhibitors should call or
have a representative secure their
entries at 9 p. m. Saturday, Oct.
18.
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PeoiO-aWlw Visit ^
Those Who Go A way.
MOVEMENTS OF OUR ClTCtiS
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ALUMNI MEETS MONDAY
The Bellwood High achooi Alumni association will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening Oct 8, instead ef next Thursday on account of ton other activities i* uBBaaUiiun with OH Hose*
week. Some important business concerning the athletic schedule will
be worked out and the officers desire * fall tarn out of members
Monday night', at S o'clock at the
High  School building.
LEGION WILL CELEBRATE
Tonight is going to be important
and pleasing for John M. Anderson
|post, No. 424, Amrican Legion, and
its Ladies' Auxiliary. It will be
the regular meeting night and will
be marked by a joint installation
of officers of the two units. The
ceremonies will be* held at the post
home.     •
District Commander E. S. Warner and Mrs. J. A. Conway, western director of the Ladies auxiliary
and a resident of Scottdale, will be
the Legion officials who will officiate in installing the newly elected
officers for 1936. W. P. Bush
will succeed1 Charles F. Wertz as
post commander. He served the
post in vorious capacities and at
the  present is our postmaster.
Ths veterans and their ladies
wlR assemble at the post home at
6 o'clock this evening aad enjoy a
dinner which will ba followed by
tbe installation ceremonies. During the session final' plans will be
made for participating in the Old
Home Week celebration, Oct 11,
12, 13 and 14. The Legion will
observe Friday, Oct. 12, as Legion
day.
_ e.a
—Mrs. Bertha Wentsel Wright,
of Skippack, Pa., in remitting for
subscription for th* Bulletin,
among other things says: "The
paper is like en old friend from the
old home town. Sorry I cannot
drop ia during Old Home Week.''
Guests Whs Are Eatartalaed by Be*-
Weed Host*—Parsoaal Me-atteB *t "
Those Whe Visit Te sad Pre
Mr. and Mr* S. M> Mundorff of
North First streett spen, last week
very pleasantly visiting friends ia
lunxsutewrey.
S. H. Reigh, who is employed by
toe P. R R. at Baltimore spent the
week end with his family on North
Second Street
Mr. and Mra. Folk Rightnour, of
Cleveland, are being entertained at
the hem* of Mr. end Mrs. J. I.
Rightnour on South First street.
County Treasurer Herbert S.
Bolger, of Holklaysburg, was •
Bellwood business visitor Tuesday
afternoon and called at our office.
Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Ubil left the
first pert of the week for Juniata
county where they will spend a
few daya with Mrs.- Ubil'a brother.
Donald M. Gilmore of Phae-del-
phia was s guest over toe weak end
st ths home of hie brother Herman
Gilmore aad family on South nest
street
Mra. R. A. Hoiden and Mra. C.
N. McClellan have returned home
after spending a week with Mks.
R. P. Woodring of Drexil Hill,
Philadelphia.
Joseph I. Lindemuth of Lji***afa*t,
New Jersey, spent a couple days
this week at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. I. S. Lindemuth,
on South First street.
Horace Cleon Moffet of Pitta-
burgh was s town visitor for s
couple of days this weak. He came
in to attend the funeral of his
Uncle, R. M. Wilson, who died    at
Mita Gladys.. MUahollem, *„ S"**dn-
ate nurse of the German town hos-,
pital haa retained to her work after
a vacation at the home of ber
aunt Mts. Carrie Mioore on North
Fourth street.
Mr. sn Mrs. Dale Cherry, former residents of Bellwood, now
located in Mew Jersey, spent th*
week end with their daughter Mrs.
Clair Wertz snd family on North
Cambria street
H. E. Akers and sister and Mrs.
Nina Weaver enjoyed a trftek and
trip to Maryland and West Virginia. They were accompanied by
Miss Elizabeth Reeder,- who is
visiting old home friends st Big
Pool snd Hancock, Marryland.
Mr. Aubrey Bland of Canton, O.,
who was s patient in the Hospital
at New Castle has recoveerd suffi-
cently to leave that institution and
u visiting at the home of his parents
Mr. and Mrs. L .B. Bland on Maple
avenue. He is accompanied by his
wife and daughter Alice.
Mrs. Edward McCord, of Bing-
hampton, N. Y., arrived in Bellwood on Tuesday and will spend
the next two weeks at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mulhollem on
Boyles street. Her husband was
called to Texas to attend the funeral of his brother, whose death occurred' one day this week.
Mrs. John W .Laird and daughter, Mi ssHelen Laird, Mrs. H. E.
Keyeg of this borough, and Mrs.
Jennie Rashbarger of Altoona,
motored to Renovo, Pa., where they
epent a few hours with Rev. and
Mrs. W. R Memmei-t at the Presby
terian manse. The time was delightfully passed with the former
Bellwood people, when Rev. Mem-
mer was pastor of the Presbyterian
church.
DOUGHMAN—STOVER
Mir. and Mrs. W. M. Doughman,
St., of Des Moines, la., formerly of
the borough, announces the marriage of their son William M. Dough-
man, Jr., to Miss Lola Stover, also
of Des Moines. The wedding took
place on Sept. 13, St a Methodist
parsonage in Des Moines. The
beautiful ring ceremony was used.
Their honeymoon is being spent in
the east, after which they will return to Iowa.
—If you sr* a past or present
resident ef Bellwood yen belong in
town during Old Home Week.       I