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.I<*> ly' - Vol. tiv BBLLWOOD, ;&*\ V> LOCAL NEWS COLUMN Short Items That Will Inter- Hgr est Our Readers BRIEF SUMMARY OF TfTjE WEEK Terae Paragraphs Concerning, the ' Doing of Otlr Borough—The Col- Ma Onr Subscribers Enjc» —Everybody enjoys reading tha Bnlla-Hr. . —A doctor at one of the Navy's recruiting stations reports that more blondes and red heads are color blind than are' brunettes. —The Bulletin will be somewhat Mate this week in reaching its readers due to our regular linotype operator become sick on Wednesday. The Navy chose an artist, Vernon Howe Bailey, to record Naval activities instead of a photographer because an artist can eliminate secret details (which a camera shows. —The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union Will be held Tuesday afternoon of next week in the home of Mrs. R. A. Hoiden on Orchard street, beginning ta 2 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. —Jeweler A. E. Barrett, suffered S serious leg injury three weens ago whenn he fell.down the cellar steps, is now at his place of business. The injury caused him much concern and it was necessary to receive treatment, in the Philipsburg hospital. ' —Word has been received in Kenwood of the death of Dorothy Faye Dysart, daughter of James and Mary' Dysart, which occurred at the parental homle in Trenton, N. J., on Fri- ' day, February 27. She was a grand daughter of IMr. and Mrs. William A. Dysart, until recently residents of """"tito nhrhsjtoh^rioefrnhammi lathedowne>, • Pa. —Mr. John W. Laird, well known imember of the Excelsior Fire eom- rpany and retired employe of the P.R. R. who has been confined to his home on South'Second street for the three weeks by illness, is now much improved. He is gaining strength, and (wil soon be able to leave his sick room and mingle with the family on the downstairs. -r-The March meeting of the Retired Veterans of the Pennsylvania ^Railroad will be held in the Community room of the First National Bank, on Saturday afternoon, March 14th, 1942. at 2.30 P. M. Messrs. Kustaborder, Rightnour and Caldwell (will arrange the program, and the veterans can look for some thing real interesting. Refreshments will be served at Killen's Ice cream parlor following the business session. The February uijeeting was a good one, its hoped this one will be better. —The Van Zandt Bill trannerring Blair County from the Western Judicial District to the Middle Judicial District of Pennsylvania became a law on (March 6 when President Roosevelt signed the measure. According to the Honorable Henry P. Chandler, Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, there will be no change in Court personnel in the Middle District. At tn* present time there are 15 Referees in Bankruptcy is the Middle Judicial District, the nearest being located at Williamsport and State College. PARTY AT THE THOMAS HOME. A very delightful kitchen shower was held recently on Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Thomas of Fostoria, who were-, recently married. The evening was spent in entertainment/ A very de- licious luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Thomas received many beau tiful and u-seful gifts. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rumbargrr Mrs. S.S. Briggs, Mrs. Grant Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Markel and daughter and Mra Jessie M order, Tressa Morder and sion Charles, all of Fos*- toria,Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krauseg and daughter Nancy of Bellwood, Mr. and Mra Charles Sweeny, Mr. ana Mrs Frank Conner of Frankstown, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Neely and daughter, (Mr, and Mrs. Richard Stoner- brook and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Keller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barto, Clifford and Waltet (Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Werts, Mary Winters, Larry Boland, Gene Smith, Betty Boland and Mr. and Mra James Boland sad dsughter Peggy, *La^sBSaBBaane9k<aSB«H ^Laa^sBBwl 9T^SBt^^-aat'kBaafSBiaaaafc*a^Ka^-*SBaaL£^ k "as. •#••••.» ••»••• see *„.. a-MISM* During "the past|w|eek the War Department announced plans for the mobilisation of a militarised corps o> civilian specialists in technical skills ^u, ^r parents. vital to modern warfare. The idea is tc have tiie personnel of this new military unit serve with American fighting men at home and eventually u« far-flung foreign fronts. The idea while new to the untteeu States Army was borrowed from Great Britain and Germany. There is no limit on the number to be enrolled in the Army Specialists Corps, but it is estimated that upwards of 100,000 or even 500,000 may result from the program, depending on the demand for Skilled services. The Honorable Dwight F. Davis, formt > Secretary of War in Presid»*.it Cool- idge's cabinet, has been designated to head the recruiting, of a great reservoir of professional, business and labor technicians on (which the Army may draw as needed. It is planned to adopt a distinctive uniform for this army of specialists, thousands of whom may be backing up the lines wherever American fighting men are present. Enlistments or enrollments wiU he made as flexible as possible, the War Department pointed out, and where brains are needed persons with physical defects will be welcomed for as long a period as they can serve and the matter of age will not become an issue. However, where foreign service is concerned, a strict physical examination will be adhered to Similar to that'given to combatants. One of the objectives of the new unit, officials said, is to free as many young and older officers AY, MARCH 12/1942 NO. HAPPENINGS 30 YEARS ABB WORD If THE DEPARTED ACTIVITIES OF OUR CITIZENS THREE DECADES AGO Bellwood Bulletin, Feb.21st., 1918. L.M.Brunell, Wife and baby, were relative visitors in South Fork ovej*,^ last Sunday. -jij Miss Leah Bratton, of West Cheaj|sl er State Normal, spent the week enfjb Thos. Harner, of Neff'a Mills, Hunt? ingdoh county, is a guest at the fa of his son D.H.Hamer. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Snook, o:„ Lewistown, spent the weekend wj*Ba' Mr. and Mrs. W.H.Zimmerman. * Mr. and Mra Jno. Ewing ah daughter .with Mrs.Werner, all* Harrisburg, visited at the homes a Wesley Spires and R.D.Robb dufrt the past week. Grover Creps, of Millerst this county, just recently spent a f< days with his brothers, Grocer J en the hill and W.F. the cigar a-gjj op. Mainstreet. The Bulletin with this issue enter.; upon its twenty sixth year. In (weeks issue was the tart of its twent fifth volume-aquarter of a cent and upon entering its Mcod quart ccntuary, wishes it readers, patrd" and friends exceptional piospei' and thanks to those who aided in 3 manner. '"jy-j On last Saturday afternoon, to* local exchange of the Bell TelephcSta) company was put into operation, from the start everything worked fectly. It is located in the Central tel building on Main street, and is< charge .of Mrs. Thos. Houston: two daughters as operators. WHO HAVE PAST FROM ll-ME TO ETERNAL REST -^flfes ELIZABETH COVERT After many months of illness dur- ig which time alls was confined u> for the greater portion of the e, death came to Mrs. Elisabeth Covert, wife of Rev. H. Thad- Covert, the esteemed pastor ot First IMetihtodist church, tion took place at 1:10 o'clock ay morning at the Dr. Tea'hs rlvate hospital in Lock Haven of complications ensuing after sba .traced her right hip In a fall in he, sfek room in the Methodist parsonage three weeks ago, when she was taken iauwediately to the hospital. ' When Rev. Covert was assigned to the. pastorate of the Methodist ,-chureh in the borough, she came with Iter husband and family and have smce been gracious hostess in the parsonage. Although frail and in de- *'clt*ning health for some time Mrs. Covert soon Won the high regard of the members and the congregation and the breaved husband and children j-huve the heartfelt sympathy of all ,*n their affliction. ;:'-''-»r? Some years ago Rev. Covert was paator of the Williamsburg Methodist church snd the family is well known in'the county. Mrs. Covert was born Feb. 6, 1888, at New Grenada, Pa., the daughter ea Watkins and Margaret Watkins, both deceased. She and Rev. Covert weit married Feb. 6, 1911, at Saltillo, Pa., by Rev. Mcflegal, deceased. Surviving are her husband and three daughters,' Mrs. George Kur- cbinsky of Bellvill, Louise and Emily at home; one grand son, George Lee 'Kurchinsky three brothers, William. Mrs. R.G. Ford, whose husDandjtea* _. ' * „■ fTrV-. j I 'e *w. n«n* eSart Morgan and Lleewellyn Watldna; ltre Superintendent of. the Bell S uap IT M „ _~% *•£"__ «4tT Fjlj ^IsV f{2 Bisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Miles, Mrs. Railroad for some years was *M*ougf« L, ge-t,*. -w » t, j, u w- j_ j ~ •" -K-* *&jt. f"mma Stake, Mra Nora Bradly, Mra here on Wednesday evemngjrto,tm I • . ^,, _, ... **; *» T***""* •■rank Stake and Miss Ruth Watkins ..:.«... -..„'.- ±^. • . -■- .. . mm r* Ta>>Tl*«^.A ** ".'U. »M»RC mill i.lli-*-, IVUlill VYULK1M8. Tofa*b&-f^«s4*aaT^^ ^ edacatedJ»>SalUUo »***». At the present time Mr. she had been ^1*^^^^^™^ ^ota andTl* h^*«* „ Davis and a handful of borrowed Army specialists comprise the entire Corps as they pursue the work of organising and preparing the new unit and its headquarters. Director Davis will be answerable to the Secretary of War. * e * The Biddle Bill, so-called because the author Attorney General Biddle has sponsored its introduction in Congress, has created a wave ot criticism that has caused hurried steps being taken to revamp the language in the proposed legislation. Briefly, it provides for a sweeping censorship of all Government data. The bill is so broad that under its terms it could be used to close to the public, the press, and the Congress itself, documents and files (which any Department head or his assistants declare to be confidential. So pronounced has been the criticism that Attorney General Biddle after testifying before a closed hearing of a Senate Subcommittee intimated that he was -agreeable to changes in the original version of the measure, see The latest wrinkle in membership cards for the Communist Party as disclosed by the Dies Committee reveals hat no other than Uncle Sam is providing the cards and paying, the printing bill. This is possible through the arrangement of the Communists in'issuing an ordinary dollar bill as ihe membership card from which the serial number is used for indentifi- cation purposes. If the "fellow traveler" loses his prised "buck" or it »»• spent by mistake or taken by the s»- lice, he notifies Communist head- fuia iters and a new crisp dollar bill is issued Mm and the serial nuimjber on his record changed to conform with the serial ummiber on the new dollar bill. ' a • • Washington's first dusk to dawn war time black-out rehearsal in history waa hailed as a complete success by Federal and District officials following far-flung inspection tours of the city and suburbs. In a 27 mile tour of the city Director James A. Landis of the Office of Civilian Defense reported only one genuine violation. Thousands of Washingtou- ians spent the early evening hours in theatres, and ethers took ridea through the city, to observe the sights rather than remain at home la darkened houses or apart amenta. Restaurants and night clubs with shrouded windows conducted a bettor thsn Street lights ranain- the hope thae the change beneficial to her health. might he CHURCH SERVICES Re BAPTIST CHURCH Logan Valley Baptist churc H.G. Dooly, pastor. Morning worship 10:45, in charge of pastor); evening worship at 7:30 in. charge of the pastor; Sunday school 9:30; young people meeting 6:30; Orussaders Tuesday at 6:30. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Eugene Gillaml Slep .pastor. Saturday the Boy Scouts will meet at the church at 10:30 and leave from ther e for their day in the woods. Bring your lunch and first aid kits. Sunday at the morning hour ot worship the pastor will preach on the subject "The Infinity of God." The Matin choir will sing. Church school Will convene at the usual time' 9:30 with Mr. George Weiss .Superintendent, 'itiere is n. claes for you. The Board of Elders will meet in the afternoon at 2:30 P.M. The young people will have their meeting at six o'clock. Bring your thinking caps with you. Bible quia. Evening worship with the pastor preaching on the personalities S... D..S.." Monday afternoon at 4:30 the pastor's communicant class will mieet. Wednesday... Prayer and Praise service at the church with the pastor in charge. At the close of this service the Evt - rymemiber sanvass committee will meet and prepare the plans for the canvass. Please bring paper and pencil. Thursday evening the Matin choir rehearsal at the church. Thursday afternoon the Communicant class will meet in the church. ed on and traffic signals flashed reu and green with their usual precision which accounts for the fact that there was no unusual increase in traffic accidents. In our office in the Old house Office Building we worked under desk'lamps as the curtained windows (were arranged to exclude every vestige of light to the outside world. In conclusion, there was naught but spirit of the one million residents of official praise for the cooperatice the Nation's Capital and the metropolitan area which made compliance with the black-owl. order almost 100 per cant perfect. jeSmulmnma member of the Methodist church for the. past thirty five years and hact assisted her. husband for the past twenty eight years. funeral services will be held at the ■VMhodist church Saturday morning 1-3 •■'"lock and will he followed by • f .-.pi-vic-is at Salltillo, where the •;■'•. vu-e'p will iro at the conclusion of nellwooil services. Rev, W. Emory Ilavlnian of Altoona, district super- intemlent of the Methodist church will officiate. Interment will follow ir the Saltillo cemetery. MRS. MARY E. WERTZ Mis. Mary E. Wertz, wife of Frank ■ Werts, died suddenly T"Jesda> morning at 12:1B o'clock at her home 426 North Third street, death being attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. Born at Honey Grove, Juniata co- iT.ty. November il, 1876, she was » daughter of John B. and Nannie Wat- ters. She wan united in marriage with 'Frank J. Wertz November 30, 1893. Members of her family include these children: Mrs. Mary E. Lynn, Charles F. Wertz. Mrs. Ethel May E-.tep and Chester Lee Wertz, all oi Pcllwood. and five grandchildren. Mra Wertz was a member of the Bellwood Methodise church-ill.which she was an active worker ana also of the various organizations of the church and took much interest in community affairs. Largely attended funeral serviced were held at her home Thursday efternoon, followed by interment in the Logan Valley cemetery. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOSEN Fourteen students from Bellwood- Antis High School have been chosen to participate in the annual Blair ■""ounty Band Fesival to be held in Rearing Spring High School on Friday 13. Students from Bellwood-Antis High School include the following: Violet Raker. Grier Beers, George Closson, Helen Cramer, Robert Evans, Betty L. Green, Morrolw Mills, Donald Reed, Raymond M. Strunk, Richard Thomas, Carl Trego, James Trego, Norman Woodhall. •».«* STABBED JOHN BROWN The man responsible for the surrender of John Brown at Harpers Ferry in 1859 [was Lieutenant Isreal Green of the U. S. Marines who stabbed Brown and forced him to give up. —TJSMC— BOY SCOUTS REORGANIZED IN BELLWOOD * , At a meeting in he Presbyterian ihurch last Saturday morning the Boy Scout troop of Bellwood was reorganised under tiie leadership of Rev Eugene Gilland Slep and an old pioneer scout, Joe Glasgow. There were five patrols formed and the goal is eight patrols. The I various patrol eladera were appointed as well as their assistants chosen. ; Dean Laird, Sunny Dorn, Ronnie Raugh, Bob Maderia, Junior Wolf- kill, Mike Mills are the patrol leaders. Ar soon as the patrols are filled tins , list of names will be published. All boys of the community between the ages of 12 and 24 years are urged to . join. It is a community troop I Along with the scouts there were enough of younger boys to form a cub pact. The officers of that group will be published next week. Any boy between the ages of nine and twelve are invited to join the Cub pact. This Saturday the boys will meet at,the church at 10:80 and spend the day in themountains. Be sure to bring your lunch and first aid equipment. There is being formed in the community a scout committee which will father the organization. Mr. Sam Jones is the first contributing charter. If you are intrested in belonging to this group please call 3871 ano have the scoutmaster talk the matter over with you in detail. The meeting for Friday night has been postponed until Saturday so please take note fo this. Please save all your waste paper and magazines for the Boy Scout.s They will'call at , your house for the papers and maga zin**« Do ■*. t give it to any other per- '•..n rxiept thoe that will have a card fiom the Scoutmaster authorising them to collect the paper. This is the way that the Boy Scouts can help in the defense work of their country. Save paper for the Scouts. BEING HELD AT LOGAN VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The l.enton Noon Day Services have begun at the Presbyterian church. They w'.ll he held every nooi, hour fromi 12:30 to 1:30 and tHe friends of the commuhity are all cor- dial!y invited to attend these services, The time of the meetings are 12:30 to 1>:50; 12:50 to 1:10; 1.10 to 1.30. The esryice is repeated three times so that you may come'and go when the service for you is completed. The subjects for this week havt been,Monday.."His Heritage." Tues* day.. "His Home." Wednesday..''His Instruction." Thursday., "His Dream." Friday.. "His Baptism." Next week subjects are, Monday.. "His Temptations." Tuesday., "Not By Bread "Alone." Wednesday., "Not By The Spectacular." Thursday.. "Serving God Only." Friday., "They Wi re Young Men." The next week, Monday., "Officea of Jesus." Tues- iliiy.. "Do More Than Look Observe."; Wednesday.* "Do More Than Talk Say Something." Thursday., "Do More Tahn Listen Intereststand." Friday., "Do More Than Hear Listen." The next week, Monday., "Do More Than Touch Feel." Tuesday., "Do More Than Exist Live." Wednesday., "Gathering Clouds." Thursday., "His Spiritual Anguish." Friday., "Three Hour Service in the Raptist Church. *»«» BLAIR POPULATION The population of Blair County, according to final data from the 19to census, announced by Director J.C. Capt of the bureau of census department of commerce, is 140,348. There are 69,385 males and 70,978 females. The foreign born total 5,905. The rural farm population comprises all persons living on farms In rural territory and totals9,976. There are 88,000 persons over 21. -»-*~e- ■ LEATHERNECK STRENGHT At the turn of the hut century the U. S. Marine Corps had a total strengh t of 5000 officers and men. 'lu*' day the strenght is more than 100,- 000. —USMC-— PERSONAL PARAGRj People Who Visit Here , Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS QF OUR CITSEHS Guests Wbo Are Entertained by I Wood Hosts—Personal Maatlea*. j Those Who Visit To and FaW Mr. Alton I. Shirk, Bellwood*s I l'ca of Abe Lincoln, spent s day week with his Brother in Lee Mr. and Mra J. Edgar Wll of East Fifth street are down stM Peterabulrg, where they wH etijojq the balmy breezes of Florida far B| few weeks. Mrs. L. B. Bland, who has base ea"-l| joying the winter months <witin hatst sons in Canton, Ohio, waa a (week-end j visitor at the home of her sister, Mrssp J. H. Gilmore on South First street; Mr. and Mra Walter Stevens oj Stewart street left one day last w for St. Petersburg, Florida, where^ they will visit their son-in*-lafr»| and daughter, Mr. and Mrawrace Wat ters. f'*'."" |Mr. Don Silmiore, ef Philadelphia, where he is employed in one oi tu»| offices of the Pennsylvania railroad! cempany, spent Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. j. H. Gilmore on" South First street. DR. POLING SAYS AMERICA IS ASLEEP America is "not awake" to tiie possibility that the United states can lose the war against the Axis powers --he Rev. Dr. Daniel A. Poling, em Philadelpliia, chairman of the Committee on American Unity of State Council of Defease, warns hi the first of a series of Sund night broadecasts entitled Freedoa Forum of the Air Speaking on "Hoar We Could Loss] Thia War," Dr. Poling SeBSinBl* I '"with few exceptions and these | orally on the Pacific Coast, Amrnrsa**} is not awake." "We do not believe that the war j can actually come to us. For us it I still in Europe,Asia, the Dutch Indies and on the high seas." Despite tbe country's feeling of { complacency about ultimata victory Dr. Poling said "we do have a chance to lose thia war" and added: "We] dare not take that chance." Dr. Poliny declared "we could lose j the war" by: Overconfidence, Intolerance, Doing to little and being j too late. Continuing on the defensive, j Being selfish, and Failing to put j first things first —God and coimtryj church and home. Our prayer is not that we shall win j over our enimies," Dr. Poling stated < "Our prayer is for the triumph oil freedom and that freedom shall not] perish from the earth, that human-] personality shall be regarded as the j most sacred thing, and that demoeal racy shall be for all 'the New- World] Order'. " -Advertise la the Ballettn. UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH BeUwood United Brethern church Rev. J.S. Cooledge, minister. 9:30 Sunday school, T.E. Yingling, Supt.; 10:45 public worship, sermon theme, "The Potter and the Clay"; 6:80 Christian Endeavor; 7:30 worship service, theme, "The Servants KxHtnf' Wednesday 7:80 PJ-L, prayer and Bible stady. RESPOND TO HOSPITABLE AIM The official seal of approval of fa-sal American Hospial Associaion has been] bestowed upon the Hospital Servic Association which represents the] Blair County hospials in the non- profit group hospitalization plan. Several rigid specifications had ! e met before the award waa mada.1 Among these qualifications were <**•-] 11 et hospital sponsorship, --.on-prof corporate structure and freedom! choice in entering a participate hospital. Such approval ia given only ta to) regular hospital sponsored proje which act in behalf of the hospit of their respective communities in movement to make hospital tress ment available just as soon ss it is i quired. ' The American Hospi Association represents the hospit throughout the United States aa Canada. The Hospital Service Associavtia reveals that reports received other sections of the country that in every case where the als have cooperated in making pital care available aa a non-pr | community project the public ! s? has been enthusiastic. Wipe* FIFTY YEARS AN OFFICER The late Lieutenant Colonel jj Harris, one-time Commandant of i U. S. Marine Corps, served almost years as s Marine officer —U SMC
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Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1942-03-12 |
Masthead | Bellwood Bulletin, March 12, 1942, Volume 54 Number 3 |
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Description | Weekly newspaper printed about Bellwood Borough, Antis Township and Blair County Pennsylvania |
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.I<*>
ly' - Vol. tiv
BBLLWOOD, ;&*\
V>
LOCAL NEWS COLUMN
Short Items That Will Inter-
Hgr est Our Readers
BRIEF SUMMARY OF TfTjE WEEK
Terae Paragraphs Concerning, the
' Doing of Otlr Borough—The Col-
Ma Onr Subscribers Enjc»
—Everybody enjoys reading tha
Bnlla-Hr.
. —A doctor at one of the Navy's
recruiting stations reports that more
blondes and red heads are color
blind than are' brunettes.
—The Bulletin will be somewhat
Mate this week in reaching its readers
due to our regular linotype operator
become sick on Wednesday.
The Navy chose an artist, Vernon Howe Bailey, to record Naval
activities instead of a photographer
because an artist can eliminate secret details (which a camera shows.
—The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union Will be held Tuesday afternoon
of next week in the home of Mrs. R.
A. Hoiden on Orchard street, beginning ta 2 o'clock. All members are
urged to attend.
—Jeweler A. E. Barrett, suffered
S serious leg injury three weens ago
whenn he fell.down the cellar steps,
is now at his place of business. The
injury caused him much concern and
it was necessary to receive treatment,
in the Philipsburg hospital.
' —Word has been received in Kenwood of the death of Dorothy Faye
Dysart, daughter of James and Mary'
Dysart, which occurred at the parental homle in Trenton, N. J., on Fri-
' day, February 27. She was a grand
daughter of IMr. and Mrs. William A.
Dysart, until recently residents of
""""tito nhrhsjtoh^rioefrnhammi lathedowne>, •
Pa.
—Mr. John W. Laird, well known
imember of the Excelsior Fire eom-
rpany and retired employe of the P.R.
R. who has been confined to his home
on South'Second street for the three
weeks by illness, is now much improved. He is gaining strength, and (wil
soon be able to leave his sick room
and mingle with the family on the
downstairs.
-r-The March meeting of the Retired Veterans of the Pennsylvania
^Railroad will be held in the Community room of the First National
Bank, on Saturday afternoon, March
14th, 1942. at 2.30 P. M. Messrs.
Kustaborder, Rightnour and Caldwell (will arrange the program, and
the veterans can look for some thing
real interesting. Refreshments will
be served at Killen's Ice cream parlor following the business session.
The February uijeeting was a good
one, its hoped this one will be better.
—The Van Zandt Bill trannerring
Blair County from the Western Judicial District to the Middle Judicial
District of Pennsylvania became a
law on (March 6 when President
Roosevelt signed the measure. According to the Honorable Henry P.
Chandler, Director, Administrative
Office of the United States Courts,
there will be no change in Court personnel in the Middle District. At tn*
present time there are 15 Referees
in Bankruptcy is the Middle Judicial
District, the nearest being located at
Williamsport and State College.
PARTY AT THE THOMAS HOME.
A very delightful kitchen shower
was held recently on Mr. and Mrs.
J.B. Thomas of Fostoria, who were-,
recently married. The evening was
spent in entertainment/ A very de-
licious luncheon was served. Mr. and
Mrs. J.B. Thomas received many beau
tiful and u-seful gifts. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rumbargrr
Mrs. S.S. Briggs, Mrs. Grant Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Markel and daughter and Mra Jessie M order, Tressa
Morder and sion Charles, all of Fos*-
toria,Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krauseg
and daughter Nancy of Bellwood, Mr.
and Mra Charles Sweeny, Mr. ana
Mrs Frank Conner of Frankstown,
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Neely and daughter, (Mr, and Mrs. Richard Stoner-
brook and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Keller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barto, Clifford and Waltet
(Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Werts,
Mary Winters, Larry Boland, Gene
Smith, Betty Boland and Mr. and Mra
James Boland sad dsughter Peggy,
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