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I* 'Round About Our Town The wooden awning which had long-atood in front of the Weaver etore building on Main street was Btoioved Monday b_v Norris Waters. The legal trout fishing season in ' tbe state opened last Monday morn- t fag and no wonder the corners of Main etieet- bore a deserted appea, ance. All the loafers were out along their favorite streams endeavoring Lto lure the spreckled beauties from their watery retreat. However, the weather was quite unfavorable- for good fishing, a high wind having set in early' Monday morning which greatly interfered with the anglers making good caste. Nevertheless many of the Bellwood anglers returned home in *the evening with the legal Unfit. Tho annual conference of the Central Pennsylvania Methodists will be held in tbe First Methodist Church in Altoona next week. The sessions will no doubt be attended by many Methodists from Bellwood and vicinity as well as elsewhere. The "Mad Hatters" presented in tbe Antis Township High School auditorium Thursday and Friday ever fting of last week, by members of 1 this year's graduating class, was quae well attended and much en- Joyed by all. The young folks taking part demonstrated their histronic ■ ability and won the plaudits of many admiring friends. The members of the graduating class Will make a pilgrimage to Washington, D. C. in June, where they will visit the many places of interest. The proceeds of the play will go toward bearing part of the expense of this trip. Clydene Ebbs, who had been ill for a week is again attending her classes at the local high school. Mrs. Clyde Ebbs and daughter Clydene, and Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Leddy, attended the funera; eei ■•teas of Mrs. Fred Tilliman, if Lock Haven. Mr. Lloyd Padula, of to-'oral artist fame, is making preparati >ns to open a barber shop in the room in the Kyier building en Mail street, recently vacatidby John Carson, where he wfll ba pleas*. 1 Fo see all of his friends. Mr. John W. Laird quiet'v celebrated hia birthday anniversary at his home on -loath Second street on e_jiesday of last week. J. M. LOUDER 4X7 NORTH FIRST SlBl Bellwo Bulletin VOLUME 2, NO. 14 JDAY, APRIL 18, 1946 $1.50 PER.YEAR OBITUARY COLUMN .Looking Back HARRY HOLLEN Harry Hollen, long a prominent and influential citizen of Mountain- dale, Reade township, Cambria county, died at his home Friday afternoon at 6 o'clock, Born at Moun- taindale June 27, 1&78, he was a son of Phillip and Margaret (Price) Hollen, and was married to Esther Burkhart, of Altoona. Surviving are his wife and four dsughters: John C. Hollen, Mrs. Esther Walker and Miss Lillian Hollen of Bellwood, Miss Evelyn Hollen and Mrs. Carl Nenton, of Akron, and six grandchildren and four great* (grandchildrefn* one brother, James M. Hollen of this borough, and four step-children, Mrs. Paul Allen, of Rea, Pa.; Mrs.- George Sarver, of Reaver Falls, f at er Burkhart, of San 1 rancisco, aad Carl Bark, art, of Richmond, Gali i' jrnia. He was a prominent m mbei of the Baptist church of M-untetadale. Brief funeral sew* ... were held at the Fuoss mortuaiy on Main street Saturday afternoon, after which the remains were taken it the* home of •Ihe dedeajseJ and u-uiai .services were held'i.i *V rial i-c church at Mountaindale Mon 'ay afternoon at 2:30 in charge of Rev. _auJe J. Kum- merer. Interment wai made in the Glasgow cemetery. '1 tie deceased was well known i.i Bell--rod where he had many friends s.:.u acqu -intances. rell-known l-operties Sold ?li sva_e-sss___m__t ■See day last week the deal wss (Mm whereby the Betel Windsor, oiplsia street, passes into the hands of.tMr. Harry Woodhall, proprietor at (the Federated Stone ia the Corn- ir building on Main street The isr hsd previously been lbs. John oil, ef South Second street. The ling wm erected by the late ■n M. Meadville In ths yesr who hsd retired from the of- of sheriff a fsw years previous Who conducted ths hotel for a a pt yesrs. After selling the '"v-ft for Oklahoma, where hs' S section of land, Oklahoma ing just been admitted into tbe ion ss a slate and previously was klown as Indisn territory. Mr. Mead- lie died in the west some time ago. The building wss used for hotel rposes for a number of ysszs until wss purchased by the late Jerry 'sill, who came to Bellwood from >ana. At that tims the hotel had a without s liquor license fot a time end when Mr. O'Neill pur- »d it this privilege wss sgsin { jven tbe aew proprietor, who con-) . Jnued to conduct one of ths best, Wednesday from a short visit with'hotels ever given to the traveling . _ *-_ Ms-..- _____ _ __. 1lr.lL.u : il s.11. *_ —-■' **•**■ ** *__*/_.-._. - -.Aklkil-lnn (continued from last week) Miss Lizzie Houseman, ef Junists, daughter of Rev. J. H. Housemen, former pastor of tho Lutheran church here, visited friends in Bellwood tiie beginning of the week. Hon. J. D. Hicks of Altoona, wss in Bellwood on Monday attending the sale of the Stoner planing mill. Mr. Hicks hss msny warm friends ia Bellwood, and they'gave him s cordisl greeting. Geo. Stoutesgle, who has been employed by the Miller Samuel Price st the Mary. Ann Forgo mill for the past two yesrs, wss admitted to the Altoona hospital Tuesday suffering from inflamatory rheumatism. Jesse Watters snd Mias Ettie Hectare, who have been visiting at the residence of the former's parents, Mr. and Mra. J. B. Watters, Third street, south side, returned to their homes in Juniata county Monday afternoon. J. T. Allman, of Juniata county, candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, on the Peoples Party ticket, registered at the Meadville House on Monday. He was on his wsy over the Penna. and Northwestern railroad. jj Rev. Dr. J. G. Walker, of Philadelphia, pastor of the Menus Baptist church, and wife, returned home on Pioneer C'aas of ti.e_*^i|H'.'l't; Rne'H its clasT 'm eeilnj\*i flu Hi. MU home of Mr. and Mrs. Dona i gins. Delicious refresmen.s served by Mrs. Biggins SOS Clarence.Storm. There were ib bees present. Miss Helen Stewart and Tobytha Patterson, of State College, were recent visitors at '-**.- '...... Miss Jeannette Stewart. Mrs". Dean Gensamei, of Naith 4th street, spent the weel:-ei.d veiling her sister, Miss Martha Milk*-, who is a student at the univursi.y a>. Ann Arbor, Mich. Mrs. Effie Gilmore spent six weeks at West Lafayette, Ohio, with her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Brinkerhoff, who had undergone an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith had -word from their son, William, that he hai. arrived in Alaska. He reports he^wa* saved from the tidal wave. He also is receiving the Bulletin. J. EMORY McGOWAN J. Emory McGowan, for more than half a century a well known citisen . of Tyrone, uied at his home in that, b- rough last Friday evening. He was born at Shad** Gap. Huntingdon . unt>, Dec. -<■ S6i. He is sur- \ived by his wife t. 1 one daughter, Lrs. Cls:k McLunahm, both of Tyrone. 1 or many yesrs he was. engaged in the hotel business a id conducted the City Hotel, a veil known host dry in years gone by, and had *sse*PitAUt!d''tet* uuiiW"-*«W.W.*****<**u ess1 a member of Tyrone lodge Free a id Accepted Masons, the Harrisburg coi sistory and Jaffa shrine. their son, Rev Chaa. Abbott Walksr of the Baptist personage. 'Z/fA After an extended illness over a period of two weeks, G. H. Moht*~ pbblic ia BeUwood. When prohibition ga were brought about the hotel conducted ss s bearding and .-jming house for s number of ysszs gomery, ear accountant for thexghd finally tbe two first floor rooms Penna. snd Northwestern railroad f fere used for business purposes and company, is again able to be out We chronicle his recovery with mack pleasure. Our good old friend, Joseph Me» Closkey, hss erected quits s nest snd attractive fence in front of his depce on Cambria street, north il Mr. McCloskey is a mechanic of mean ability, and his work ifbl*ir< tests to his ability. J. T. Crisswell, Esq., R. L. '•Will,'-' WrbHlhrWr^kwfk the balance fer apartments. The purchase pries has aot base : jlven. The new owner will continue Using the building for baslwssa (laces id apartments. ABOUT FISHING . -. Among the .successful followers of Isaak Walton on opening day were Paul Smith, Dick Thomas, and Kenny Woodhall, who made a catch of 10 fish each. Some other fisherman who tried their luck were: Dean Gensamer, Harry Hopkins, Tommy Hirsch, Ed Bailey and Lefty Mirely. Don St John, manager of the A&P Store on Main street, came back from his fishing trip with a sunburned face (or was it red?) and a story about fist tires—not fish! EASTER MORN by Ellen Irvin At Easter time let none be sad A glad .time it should be: For from the dark grave Christ arose; He lives and so shall we. An angel rolled the stone away On that bright Easter morn— And Christ came forth as He had said Be glsd ead heart—why mourn. Ai springtime o'er.Jbe earth again Her soft green mantle lays . . . In newness then of life we'll walk And our glad voices raise. In songs of i raise to Christ our king: f For death leads but to life. Well greet with joy thlB Easter morn Forgetting worldly strife. GARFIELD McKNIGHT Abraham Garfield McKnight, who was born in Antis township, a few miles northwest of the borough, died suddenly of a heart attack early Saturday morning in Miami, Florida, where he was engaged in business and where he made his home in recent years. He was born March 29, 1882, in Logan township, and was a son of John P. and Grace M. Hagerty McKnight, both deceased, long prominent and influential citisens of Antis towhshii. He is survived by one sister, Miss Mary McKnight and Colonel J. R. McKnight, both residing at the Mr; ri<--ht homestead in Antia town- sh' I He was a member of the Logan Valley Baptist church- Funeral services were held at the Fuoss mortuary on Main street Trursday after*- noon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. '0fj$jf. Meadows, paator of the Logan Valley Baptist church, followed by interment in FairyieW cemetery, in Altoona. JELLS BLAND PARK Bland Psrk, see of tbe most popu outdoor pleasure resorts, situated between Bellwood aad Ty- _, 990, sucessfully ■ resented the Y.P.C.U. of the~"tT. B. Conducted for ths past tweatjM-ve church of thto place at the Allegheny ' yesrs by George Rinard, was sola Conference branch convention which I,*** week. Ths purchaser wee Fred met at Tyrone Monday and Tuesdsy DelGrosso, of Altoona, who will taks of this week. possession to a few days. The i ark At the residence of the bride's WM established msny years ago by • arents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Vande- J the late Fred Bland, Sr., who sold It vander, Second street North side, to Mr. Rinard. After taking posses- Tuesday evening of this week at 8 8jon, the new owner mads many im- o'clock, occurred the marriage of provements to the grove snd added their daughter, Calnetta Prudence, to a number of attractions. It has long G ^rge C. Moffitt in the presence of been a popular place for outdoor immediate friends of the contracting gatherings snd daring the summer parties. Rev. J. B. Stine, pastor of the M. E. church- spoke the words that made them man and wife. WCTU MEETING SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BULLETIN $1.60 PER YEAR BYRON W. BLAND Death came to Byrone W. Bland of 582 Main street Saturday evening at 6:56 o'clock, in the Altoona hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days, suffering from a complication of diseases. He was born in the borough January 2, 1911, the son of Adam T. and Erma F. Blend, where he grew to manhood and attended the public schools, being a graduate of the Antis Consoli-* dated schools. For a time he was employed as a clerk in the-store of hto uncles, W. Y. and John K. Bland, on Main street. At the time of his death he was employed by the PRR as passenger brakeman on the Middle division, having entered their employ three years ago, and by close attention to his duties was making rapid advancement. January 21, 1946, he married Miss Ann Rowan. Surviving members of his family include his wife, r arents, one brother, (Frank, and one sister, Josephine, of Tipton. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He was a very popular young man and Mb early passing ia regretted by many friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Main street Tuesday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock, (Continued on Psge Four) The monthly meeting of tho WCTU was held in the Sundsy School room of the Baptist church ■ on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Meadows was in chsrge ot 1 devotions and spoke on tho lesson, giving quotations stressing the greatest of all gifts—love. Mrs. Weight president, conducted the business j meeting. The treasurer, Mrs. Love, ! made a fine report. The Union donated $5.00 to the cancer research fund. Mra Jamison read a paper oa "The State Gets the Revenue." Mrs. Meadows resd "The Magic Stunt" Mrs. Weight read a poem. Four ladies, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Swartz snd Mrs. Bsehtol, enacted sa interesting playlet "Nevsr Too Early." The meeting closed with the Benediction. COLOBINE-LOUCKS POST TO INSTALL OFFICERS Installation of the new officers of the Colobine-Louck Post will be held Thursday April 18th, st 740 PM. State Susgeon Dr. Daniel Bohn of Altoona Pa. will be tbe installing officer. Other prominent comrades including past National Commander James E. VanZandt will be guests this night. Refreshments will bs served after the meeting. Please be present and bring a recruit with you if possible. Also turn sll skate -and radio books in st this meeting. More than 45,000 veteran placements were made in the federal classified civil service during the month of February 1946 according to the U.. S. Civil Service Commission. months thousands of psople hsve been attracted to. the park. Mr. Rinard will remain with the new owner until tlje middle of the rummer, after which hs will mevo -to Lverett, his former place of real- dence snd will retlrs .from active business. English Bride Joins Husband Bellwood's first bride from overseas has arrived bsre to take up residence with her husband, Gerald Cox, who was discharged from the U. S. Army ia December. They will take up residence in Middletown, Pa., where Mr. Cox is employed by the Civil Service Commission, Wsr Department Mrs. Cos wss formerly Miss Linda Hold, and was born in Carlisle, Scotland, on November 4, 1926. At the sgo of two years, her family moved to London, England, where they made their horns. Her husband, Gerald Cox, was born in Antis Township September IS, 1981, and has lived in Bellwood sines 1928. He graduated from F.-il- woSd-Antis High School in 19-si) am. wss inducted into the Army o.i iune 4, 1942, training at Camp Lee, Va., Atlanta Motor School, Atlanti. Ga, and at Santa Anita and Pomona, California. In August of 1913 he was stationed to England, att_imii„ tin rating of T/8. . Ths young couple met st a s i-.atinp: party to London and were mameo. the following June 2, 1945, at St. Andrews Church, Willesden Green, London, at 8.00 p.m. Ths bride wore a white satin wedding gown with old English lace and S bridal veil, snd carried a banquet of red roses sad white carnations. Of the four brides msids, two were dressed in blue, and two in mauve. The bride wss given in marriage by her father, snd after tbe ceremony s wsdding dinner was served at the' bride's home. Ths newlyweds spent a short honeymoon st Eastbourne, the groom receiving a 7-day furlough at that time. 8ft. Cox returned to the States aboard the Queen Mary from Southhampton- on December 10, 1945, re- ceiring*THB"^8cna*"_**"~^ 19 of that year. Airs. Cox left England from the same port and also on the Queen Mary on March 29, 1946, and was met to New York by her husband on April 4. Mr. and Mrs. Cox spent some tfano sight-seeing in New York City before returning to Bellwood where they were met by the groom's parents sad family. The people of Bellwood open their arms in wholehearted welcome to the new eirrival, and hope she will soon become accustomed to our strange habits, learning to love our country as an American. Easter Services Of Locality j Olivet Baptist Church, LaM M. Geehrtog, Paster—Bible School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:46, to charge ef the pastor. Subject: "Raised From the Dead". Young People's Meeting 6:30; Evening Worship, to charge of the pastor, subject: "I Am the Resurrection". Praise and prayer serv- i ice Wednesday at 7:30. Quarterly 1 business meeting following the prsy- | er service. Annual reports for church year ending March 81. Missionary Conference in this church April 26-28. "He is not here, but is risen". Metha.tfst Church, Rev. M. T. Ce» ■ vert, Minister—Easter Sunday ssrvice with the Holy Communion at 6:00 ' a.m. Sunday school with classes fer alt grades at 9:80. Morning Worship i service at 10:45 with reception of ! new members and the Holy Communion. , Easter meditation by the minister. Program of Easter music by I the church choir at 7:30. Ths An- . nusl Conference will meet in First church, Altoona, on Wednesday sf- | ternoon at 1:30 p.m., with Bishop Flint presiding. Grace Lutheran Church, Russell W. ' Knoebel, Pastor — Easter Sunday: ' Holy Communion Sunrise Service, ! 6:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes for ! ali ages, E. F. Schmidt, gen. sup't., 19:30 a.m. Morning Worship, reception . of adult members, Holy Com- < munion, solo: "Open the Gates of .the Temple, by Gloria Knoebel, 10:45. [ Infant baptisms at ths church, 4 p.m. j Luther League, 6:80 p.m. Easter j Cantata by the church choir, Holy Communion for those unsble to st- tend ths morning services, 7 'St p.m. Good Friday, April 19: Evening Wor- jship, 7:30. Sermon subject: "Hut Office of the Keys". Preparatory services. Solo by Buddy Refiner. Salem Lutheran Church, Antia Township, Russell P. Knoebel, pastor —Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sermo5r_^Je***rt""***"I"h**s MI-liKiUUM Triumph". Sunday School, 10:80 s.m. John I. Coleman, supt. Evening services will be held in Salem Church four nights of next week: Tuesdsy, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 8 p.m. Sunday services on April 28th: Sunday School, 9:80 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion. Reception of the confirmation class. Infant Baptisms at this morning's service. EAGLES ENDORSE BILL IN CONGRESS BAND CONCERT PLANNED FOR FRIDAY* APRIL 26 The Bellwood-Antis High Schoo. Bond will present its Annual Spring Concert Friday evening, April 26 st eight o'clock. An interesting snd varied program hss been arranged Including overtures, marches, novelties, and solos. Featured soloists sre Richard Shirk, Snare Drum; Lewis Smith, Bass Tuba; snd Chester Pike, Trumpet The Bsnd takes plsssurs to presenting an unusual novelty number satttled, The Whistling Farmer Boy" whieh deplete ths shores of a farmer boy and hto dog at feeding 'time oa the form. This yesr* the school board has given its sanction to the charging of admission for the Band Concert. Mb mission prices are Adults 60 -eats and Students 26 cents. The reeeon for this ehsrgs to to sid in ths rais- ing ef faaas for. ths purchase of bsnd uniforms. In previous years no admission wss chsrged but rsthsr invitations wsre extsndsd to all pst- rons to hssr ths work of ths bsnd and glee clubs in thier respective concerts. The program includes: Marsh, Loyslty, Skornlcka- Bolero Non, Kurts. Ysrs Ovsrturs, Bsnnstt Organ Echoes, Hayss. Pavsnas, Gould, Chester Pike, Soloist. Msrch, Legionsires on Psrade, Kleffman. Remaiks: Mr. George D. Weiss, Supervising Principal. Marsh, ban Msid Lse. Cavstina, Demersssn, Lewis Smith, Soloist Betty Chntty, Aeeompantot Bright Stsr Overture, Bennett. GeaMal Gnat*, Huffme. General Washingtoa, Richsrd Shirk, Soloist The Whistling FSrtwr Boy* Fillmore. Msieb, State Osater, Baton T'to****" * na* 8**/i***nt- Endorsement of the principle* 01 the Peppsr Bill, Senate Bill No. 1818 providing for joiat Federal and State efforts to solve problems of child health, has been given by the Child Health Committee of the Grand Aerie, FOB, according to announcement by Pwsids-it G. R. DeRemer of BeUwood Aerie, No. 1869, FOE, of Bellwood. The Grand Aerie Committee is heeded by Dr. F. C. DUley of Brssil, Indiana, a past Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, according to President G. R. DeRemer of tho local Aerie. "The Pepper. Bill, Introduced ny Senator Claude Pepper of Florida, provides for the Federal Government to match State funds to foster pre- maternal cars for expectant mothers who are unable to finance pre- maternal care, and to give needed financial assistance and guidance to children who are under privileged," according to President G. R. DeRemer of the local Aerie. Ths National Committee will re- pert st ths next Grand Aerie Convention of tire FOE in August, Dr. Dilley hss advised, snd the Grand Aerie will then act upon the report. The local Aerie ass s Child Health Committee whieh co-operates with ths National Committee. This committee to composed of: O. G. Wharton, C J. Siters, C. B. Sakmar. SCHOOL HEALTH The State Department of Health said today that the State's program of medical and dental examinations in I rogress throughout all schools of the Commonwealth, is now being conducted in all fourth-class (rural) districts, 150 of which have already had their programs approved. Dr. Harry West, State Health Secretary said that to date, 1767 pupils have been examined in fourth- class districts, of which number 70 per cent were found defective and 1C64 With remedial defects. Leading the list o'f remedial defects, the Department said, were nose and throat, 889 pupils; enlarged tonsils, 148 pupils; nutritional status, 227 pupils; and defective vision, 289 pupils. LIONS CLUB MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Lions Club will be held this evening (Thursday) at 6:80 p.m., at the American Legion Home. The club is aiming at a 100 percent attendance of its members. Thomas Lynch, district governor of the Lions organisation, will bs ths speaker of the event, which also includes a luncheon at 6:80, followed by a lively program in charge of Lien George DeRemer. STATE TREASURY REPORT STATE POLICE SAY Hitler pad Hfrohito were responsible lot killing many of our boys. We ssy they were crasy. So is the drunken driver. Don't be s Hitler or Hirohito. WHEN DRINKING STAY AWAY FROM TBI STEERING WHEEL OF AM A-TOMOBILE. Ramsey S. Black, State Treasurer, reported that direct relief payments made to needy residents of Blair County during the week ending April 12 show an increase of $29.00 over those of the previous Week. Payments fbr the week totaled $1605.00 which was $258.00 higher than thoae of the comparable week of last year. Payments by tiie Bureau of Assistance Disbursements to tito State Treasury Department follow: Current week, $1606.00. Previous week, $1676.00. . i ssJH
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Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1946-04-18 |
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Transcript | I* 'Round About Our Town The wooden awning which had long-atood in front of the Weaver etore building on Main street was Btoioved Monday b_v Norris Waters. The legal trout fishing season in ' tbe state opened last Monday morn- t fag and no wonder the corners of Main etieet- bore a deserted appea, ance. All the loafers were out along their favorite streams endeavoring Lto lure the spreckled beauties from their watery retreat. However, the weather was quite unfavorable- for good fishing, a high wind having set in early' Monday morning which greatly interfered with the anglers making good caste. Nevertheless many of the Bellwood anglers returned home in *the evening with the legal Unfit. Tho annual conference of the Central Pennsylvania Methodists will be held in tbe First Methodist Church in Altoona next week. The sessions will no doubt be attended by many Methodists from Bellwood and vicinity as well as elsewhere. The "Mad Hatters" presented in tbe Antis Township High School auditorium Thursday and Friday ever fting of last week, by members of 1 this year's graduating class, was quae well attended and much en- Joyed by all. The young folks taking part demonstrated their histronic ■ ability and won the plaudits of many admiring friends. The members of the graduating class Will make a pilgrimage to Washington, D. C. in June, where they will visit the many places of interest. The proceeds of the play will go toward bearing part of the expense of this trip. Clydene Ebbs, who had been ill for a week is again attending her classes at the local high school. Mrs. Clyde Ebbs and daughter Clydene, and Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Leddy, attended the funera; eei ■•teas of Mrs. Fred Tilliman, if Lock Haven. Mr. Lloyd Padula, of to-'oral artist fame, is making preparati >ns to open a barber shop in the room in the Kyier building en Mail street, recently vacatidby John Carson, where he wfll ba pleas*. 1 Fo see all of his friends. Mr. John W. Laird quiet'v celebrated hia birthday anniversary at his home on -loath Second street on e_jiesday of last week. J. M. LOUDER 4X7 NORTH FIRST SlBl Bellwo Bulletin VOLUME 2, NO. 14 JDAY, APRIL 18, 1946 $1.50 PER.YEAR OBITUARY COLUMN .Looking Back HARRY HOLLEN Harry Hollen, long a prominent and influential citizen of Mountain- dale, Reade township, Cambria county, died at his home Friday afternoon at 6 o'clock, Born at Moun- taindale June 27, 1&78, he was a son of Phillip and Margaret (Price) Hollen, and was married to Esther Burkhart, of Altoona. Surviving are his wife and four dsughters: John C. Hollen, Mrs. Esther Walker and Miss Lillian Hollen of Bellwood, Miss Evelyn Hollen and Mrs. Carl Nenton, of Akron, and six grandchildren and four great* (grandchildrefn* one brother, James M. Hollen of this borough, and four step-children, Mrs. Paul Allen, of Rea, Pa.; Mrs.- George Sarver, of Reaver Falls, f at er Burkhart, of San 1 rancisco, aad Carl Bark, art, of Richmond, Gali i' jrnia. He was a prominent m mbei of the Baptist church of M-untetadale. Brief funeral sew* ... were held at the Fuoss mortuaiy on Main street Saturday afternoon, after which the remains were taken it the* home of •Ihe dedeajseJ and u-uiai .services were held'i.i *V rial i-c church at Mountaindale Mon 'ay afternoon at 2:30 in charge of Rev. _auJe J. Kum- merer. Interment wai made in the Glasgow cemetery. '1 tie deceased was well known i.i Bell--rod where he had many friends s.:.u acqu -intances. rell-known l-operties Sold ?li sva_e-sss___m__t ■See day last week the deal wss (Mm whereby the Betel Windsor, oiplsia street, passes into the hands of.tMr. Harry Woodhall, proprietor at (the Federated Stone ia the Corn- ir building on Main street The isr hsd previously been lbs. John oil, ef South Second street. The ling wm erected by the late ■n M. Meadville In ths yesr who hsd retired from the of- of sheriff a fsw years previous Who conducted ths hotel for a a pt yesrs. After selling the '"v-ft for Oklahoma, where hs' S section of land, Oklahoma ing just been admitted into tbe ion ss a slate and previously was klown as Indisn territory. Mr. Mead- lie died in the west some time ago. The building wss used for hotel rposes for a number of ysszs until wss purchased by the late Jerry 'sill, who came to Bellwood from >ana. At that tims the hotel had a without s liquor license fot a time end when Mr. O'Neill pur- »d it this privilege wss sgsin { jven tbe aew proprietor, who con-) . Jnued to conduct one of ths best, Wednesday from a short visit with'hotels ever given to the traveling . _ *-_ Ms-..- _____ _ __. 1lr.lL.u : il s.11. *_ —-■' **•**■ ** *__*/_.-._. - -.Aklkil-lnn (continued from last week) Miss Lizzie Houseman, ef Junists, daughter of Rev. J. H. Housemen, former pastor of tho Lutheran church here, visited friends in Bellwood tiie beginning of the week. Hon. J. D. Hicks of Altoona, wss in Bellwood on Monday attending the sale of the Stoner planing mill. Mr. Hicks hss msny warm friends ia Bellwood, and they'gave him s cordisl greeting. Geo. Stoutesgle, who has been employed by the Miller Samuel Price st the Mary. Ann Forgo mill for the past two yesrs, wss admitted to the Altoona hospital Tuesday suffering from inflamatory rheumatism. Jesse Watters snd Mias Ettie Hectare, who have been visiting at the residence of the former's parents, Mr. and Mra. J. B. Watters, Third street, south side, returned to their homes in Juniata county Monday afternoon. J. T. Allman, of Juniata county, candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, on the Peoples Party ticket, registered at the Meadville House on Monday. He was on his wsy over the Penna. and Northwestern railroad. jj Rev. Dr. J. G. Walker, of Philadelphia, pastor of the Menus Baptist church, and wife, returned home on Pioneer C'aas of ti.e_*^i|H'.'l't; Rne'H its clasT 'm eeilnj\*i flu Hi. MU home of Mr. and Mrs. Dona i gins. Delicious refresmen.s served by Mrs. Biggins SOS Clarence.Storm. There were ib bees present. Miss Helen Stewart and Tobytha Patterson, of State College, were recent visitors at '-**.- '...... Miss Jeannette Stewart. Mrs". Dean Gensamei, of Naith 4th street, spent the weel:-ei.d veiling her sister, Miss Martha Milk*-, who is a student at the univursi.y a>. Ann Arbor, Mich. Mrs. Effie Gilmore spent six weeks at West Lafayette, Ohio, with her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Brinkerhoff, who had undergone an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith had -word from their son, William, that he hai. arrived in Alaska. He reports he^wa* saved from the tidal wave. He also is receiving the Bulletin. J. EMORY McGOWAN J. Emory McGowan, for more than half a century a well known citisen . of Tyrone, uied at his home in that, b- rough last Friday evening. He was born at Shad** Gap. Huntingdon . unt>, Dec. -<■ S6i. He is sur- \ived by his wife t. 1 one daughter, Lrs. Cls:k McLunahm, both of Tyrone. 1 or many yesrs he was. engaged in the hotel business a id conducted the City Hotel, a veil known host dry in years gone by, and had *sse*PitAUt!d''tet* uuiiW"-*«W.W.*****<**u ess1 a member of Tyrone lodge Free a id Accepted Masons, the Harrisburg coi sistory and Jaffa shrine. their son, Rev Chaa. Abbott Walksr of the Baptist personage. 'Z/fA After an extended illness over a period of two weeks, G. H. Moht*~ pbblic ia BeUwood. When prohibition ga were brought about the hotel conducted ss s bearding and .-jming house for s number of ysszs gomery, ear accountant for thexghd finally tbe two first floor rooms Penna. snd Northwestern railroad f fere used for business purposes and company, is again able to be out We chronicle his recovery with mack pleasure. Our good old friend, Joseph Me» Closkey, hss erected quits s nest snd attractive fence in front of his depce on Cambria street, north il Mr. McCloskey is a mechanic of mean ability, and his work ifbl*ir< tests to his ability. J. T. Crisswell, Esq., R. L. '•Will,'-' WrbHlhrWr^kwfk the balance fer apartments. The purchase pries has aot base : jlven. The new owner will continue Using the building for baslwssa (laces id apartments. ABOUT FISHING . -. Among the .successful followers of Isaak Walton on opening day were Paul Smith, Dick Thomas, and Kenny Woodhall, who made a catch of 10 fish each. Some other fisherman who tried their luck were: Dean Gensamer, Harry Hopkins, Tommy Hirsch, Ed Bailey and Lefty Mirely. Don St John, manager of the A&P Store on Main street, came back from his fishing trip with a sunburned face (or was it red?) and a story about fist tires—not fish! EASTER MORN by Ellen Irvin At Easter time let none be sad A glad .time it should be: For from the dark grave Christ arose; He lives and so shall we. An angel rolled the stone away On that bright Easter morn— And Christ came forth as He had said Be glsd ead heart—why mourn. Ai springtime o'er.Jbe earth again Her soft green mantle lays . . . In newness then of life we'll walk And our glad voices raise. In songs of i raise to Christ our king: f For death leads but to life. Well greet with joy thlB Easter morn Forgetting worldly strife. GARFIELD McKNIGHT Abraham Garfield McKnight, who was born in Antis township, a few miles northwest of the borough, died suddenly of a heart attack early Saturday morning in Miami, Florida, where he was engaged in business and where he made his home in recent years. He was born March 29, 1882, in Logan township, and was a son of John P. and Grace M. Hagerty McKnight, both deceased, long prominent and influential citisens of Antis towhshii. He is survived by one sister, Miss Mary McKnight and Colonel J. R. McKnight, both residing at the Mr; ri<--ht homestead in Antia town- sh' I He was a member of the Logan Valley Baptist church- Funeral services were held at the Fuoss mortuary on Main street Trursday after*- noon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. '0fj$jf. Meadows, paator of the Logan Valley Baptist church, followed by interment in FairyieW cemetery, in Altoona. JELLS BLAND PARK Bland Psrk, see of tbe most popu outdoor pleasure resorts, situated between Bellwood aad Ty- _, 990, sucessfully ■ resented the Y.P.C.U. of the~"tT. B. Conducted for ths past tweatjM-ve church of thto place at the Allegheny ' yesrs by George Rinard, was sola Conference branch convention which I,*** week. Ths purchaser wee Fred met at Tyrone Monday and Tuesdsy DelGrosso, of Altoona, who will taks of this week. possession to a few days. The i ark At the residence of the bride's WM established msny years ago by • arents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Vande- J the late Fred Bland, Sr., who sold It vander, Second street North side, to Mr. Rinard. After taking posses- Tuesday evening of this week at 8 8jon, the new owner mads many im- o'clock, occurred the marriage of provements to the grove snd added their daughter, Calnetta Prudence, to a number of attractions. It has long G ^rge C. Moffitt in the presence of been a popular place for outdoor immediate friends of the contracting gatherings snd daring the summer parties. Rev. J. B. Stine, pastor of the M. E. church- spoke the words that made them man and wife. WCTU MEETING SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BULLETIN $1.60 PER YEAR BYRON W. BLAND Death came to Byrone W. Bland of 582 Main street Saturday evening at 6:56 o'clock, in the Altoona hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days, suffering from a complication of diseases. He was born in the borough January 2, 1911, the son of Adam T. and Erma F. Blend, where he grew to manhood and attended the public schools, being a graduate of the Antis Consoli-* dated schools. For a time he was employed as a clerk in the-store of hto uncles, W. Y. and John K. Bland, on Main street. At the time of his death he was employed by the PRR as passenger brakeman on the Middle division, having entered their employ three years ago, and by close attention to his duties was making rapid advancement. January 21, 1946, he married Miss Ann Rowan. Surviving members of his family include his wife, r arents, one brother, (Frank, and one sister, Josephine, of Tipton. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He was a very popular young man and Mb early passing ia regretted by many friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Main street Tuesday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock, (Continued on Psge Four) The monthly meeting of tho WCTU was held in the Sundsy School room of the Baptist church ■ on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Meadows was in chsrge ot 1 devotions and spoke on tho lesson, giving quotations stressing the greatest of all gifts—love. Mrs. Weight president, conducted the business j meeting. The treasurer, Mrs. Love, ! made a fine report. The Union donated $5.00 to the cancer research fund. Mra Jamison read a paper oa "The State Gets the Revenue." Mrs. Meadows resd "The Magic Stunt" Mrs. Weight read a poem. Four ladies, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Swartz snd Mrs. Bsehtol, enacted sa interesting playlet "Nevsr Too Early." The meeting closed with the Benediction. COLOBINE-LOUCKS POST TO INSTALL OFFICERS Installation of the new officers of the Colobine-Louck Post will be held Thursday April 18th, st 740 PM. State Susgeon Dr. Daniel Bohn of Altoona Pa. will be tbe installing officer. Other prominent comrades including past National Commander James E. VanZandt will be guests this night. Refreshments will bs served after the meeting. Please be present and bring a recruit with you if possible. Also turn sll skate -and radio books in st this meeting. More than 45,000 veteran placements were made in the federal classified civil service during the month of February 1946 according to the U.. S. Civil Service Commission. months thousands of psople hsve been attracted to. the park. Mr. Rinard will remain with the new owner until tlje middle of the rummer, after which hs will mevo -to Lverett, his former place of real- dence snd will retlrs .from active business. English Bride Joins Husband Bellwood's first bride from overseas has arrived bsre to take up residence with her husband, Gerald Cox, who was discharged from the U. S. Army ia December. They will take up residence in Middletown, Pa., where Mr. Cox is employed by the Civil Service Commission, Wsr Department Mrs. Cos wss formerly Miss Linda Hold, and was born in Carlisle, Scotland, on November 4, 1926. At the sgo of two years, her family moved to London, England, where they made their horns. Her husband, Gerald Cox, was born in Antis Township September IS, 1981, and has lived in Bellwood sines 1928. He graduated from F.-il- woSd-Antis High School in 19-si) am. wss inducted into the Army o.i iune 4, 1942, training at Camp Lee, Va., Atlanta Motor School, Atlanti. Ga, and at Santa Anita and Pomona, California. In August of 1913 he was stationed to England, att_imii„ tin rating of T/8. . Ths young couple met st a s i-.atinp: party to London and were mameo. the following June 2, 1945, at St. Andrews Church, Willesden Green, London, at 8.00 p.m. Ths bride wore a white satin wedding gown with old English lace and S bridal veil, snd carried a banquet of red roses sad white carnations. Of the four brides msids, two were dressed in blue, and two in mauve. The bride wss given in marriage by her father, snd after tbe ceremony s wsdding dinner was served at the' bride's home. Ths newlyweds spent a short honeymoon st Eastbourne, the groom receiving a 7-day furlough at that time. 8ft. Cox returned to the States aboard the Queen Mary from Southhampton- on December 10, 1945, re- ceiring*THB"^8cna*"_**"~^ 19 of that year. Airs. Cox left England from the same port and also on the Queen Mary on March 29, 1946, and was met to New York by her husband on April 4. Mr. and Mrs. Cox spent some tfano sight-seeing in New York City before returning to Bellwood where they were met by the groom's parents sad family. The people of Bellwood open their arms in wholehearted welcome to the new eirrival, and hope she will soon become accustomed to our strange habits, learning to love our country as an American. Easter Services Of Locality j Olivet Baptist Church, LaM M. Geehrtog, Paster—Bible School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:46, to charge ef the pastor. Subject: "Raised From the Dead". Young People's Meeting 6:30; Evening Worship, to charge of the pastor, subject: "I Am the Resurrection". Praise and prayer serv- i ice Wednesday at 7:30. Quarterly 1 business meeting following the prsy- | er service. Annual reports for church year ending March 81. Missionary Conference in this church April 26-28. "He is not here, but is risen". Metha.tfst Church, Rev. M. T. Ce» ■ vert, Minister—Easter Sunday ssrvice with the Holy Communion at 6:00 ' a.m. Sunday school with classes fer alt grades at 9:80. Morning Worship i service at 10:45 with reception of ! new members and the Holy Communion. , Easter meditation by the minister. Program of Easter music by I the church choir at 7:30. Ths An- . nusl Conference will meet in First church, Altoona, on Wednesday sf- | ternoon at 1:30 p.m., with Bishop Flint presiding. Grace Lutheran Church, Russell W. ' Knoebel, Pastor — Easter Sunday: ' Holy Communion Sunrise Service, ! 6:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes for ! ali ages, E. F. Schmidt, gen. sup't., 19:30 a.m. Morning Worship, reception . of adult members, Holy Com- < munion, solo: "Open the Gates of .the Temple, by Gloria Knoebel, 10:45. [ Infant baptisms at ths church, 4 p.m. j Luther League, 6:80 p.m. Easter j Cantata by the church choir, Holy Communion for those unsble to st- tend ths morning services, 7 'St p.m. Good Friday, April 19: Evening Wor- jship, 7:30. Sermon subject: "Hut Office of the Keys". Preparatory services. Solo by Buddy Refiner. Salem Lutheran Church, Antia Township, Russell P. Knoebel, pastor —Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sermo5r_^Je***rt""***"I"h**s MI-liKiUUM Triumph". Sunday School, 10:80 s.m. John I. Coleman, supt. Evening services will be held in Salem Church four nights of next week: Tuesdsy, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 8 p.m. Sunday services on April 28th: Sunday School, 9:80 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion. Reception of the confirmation class. Infant Baptisms at this morning's service. EAGLES ENDORSE BILL IN CONGRESS BAND CONCERT PLANNED FOR FRIDAY* APRIL 26 The Bellwood-Antis High Schoo. Bond will present its Annual Spring Concert Friday evening, April 26 st eight o'clock. An interesting snd varied program hss been arranged Including overtures, marches, novelties, and solos. Featured soloists sre Richard Shirk, Snare Drum; Lewis Smith, Bass Tuba; snd Chester Pike, Trumpet The Bsnd takes plsssurs to presenting an unusual novelty number satttled, The Whistling Farmer Boy" whieh deplete ths shores of a farmer boy and hto dog at feeding 'time oa the form. This yesr* the school board has given its sanction to the charging of admission for the Band Concert. Mb mission prices are Adults 60 -eats and Students 26 cents. The reeeon for this ehsrgs to to sid in ths rais- ing ef faaas for. ths purchase of bsnd uniforms. In previous years no admission wss chsrged but rsthsr invitations wsre extsndsd to all pst- rons to hssr ths work of ths bsnd and glee clubs in thier respective concerts. The program includes: Marsh, Loyslty, Skornlcka- Bolero Non, Kurts. Ysrs Ovsrturs, Bsnnstt Organ Echoes, Hayss. Pavsnas, Gould, Chester Pike, Soloist. Msrch, Legionsires on Psrade, Kleffman. Remaiks: Mr. George D. Weiss, Supervising Principal. Marsh, ban Msid Lse. Cavstina, Demersssn, Lewis Smith, Soloist Betty Chntty, Aeeompantot Bright Stsr Overture, Bennett. GeaMal Gnat*, Huffme. General Washingtoa, Richsrd Shirk, Soloist The Whistling FSrtwr Boy* Fillmore. Msieb, State Osater, Baton T'to****" * na* 8**/i***nt- Endorsement of the principle* 01 the Peppsr Bill, Senate Bill No. 1818 providing for joiat Federal and State efforts to solve problems of child health, has been given by the Child Health Committee of the Grand Aerie, FOB, according to announcement by Pwsids-it G. R. DeRemer of BeUwood Aerie, No. 1869, FOE, of Bellwood. The Grand Aerie Committee is heeded by Dr. F. C. DUley of Brssil, Indiana, a past Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, according to President G. R. DeRemer of tho local Aerie. "The Pepper. Bill, Introduced ny Senator Claude Pepper of Florida, provides for the Federal Government to match State funds to foster pre- maternal cars for expectant mothers who are unable to finance pre- maternal care, and to give needed financial assistance and guidance to children who are under privileged," according to President G. R. DeRemer of the local Aerie. Ths National Committee will re- pert st ths next Grand Aerie Convention of tire FOE in August, Dr. Dilley hss advised, snd the Grand Aerie will then act upon the report. The local Aerie ass s Child Health Committee whieh co-operates with ths National Committee. This committee to composed of: O. G. Wharton, C J. Siters, C. B. Sakmar. SCHOOL HEALTH The State Department of Health said today that the State's program of medical and dental examinations in I rogress throughout all schools of the Commonwealth, is now being conducted in all fourth-class (rural) districts, 150 of which have already had their programs approved. Dr. Harry West, State Health Secretary said that to date, 1767 pupils have been examined in fourth- class districts, of which number 70 per cent were found defective and 1C64 With remedial defects. Leading the list o'f remedial defects, the Department said, were nose and throat, 889 pupils; enlarged tonsils, 148 pupils; nutritional status, 227 pupils; and defective vision, 289 pupils. LIONS CLUB MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Lions Club will be held this evening (Thursday) at 6:80 p.m., at the American Legion Home. The club is aiming at a 100 percent attendance of its members. Thomas Lynch, district governor of the Lions organisation, will bs ths speaker of the event, which also includes a luncheon at 6:80, followed by a lively program in charge of Lien George DeRemer. STATE TREASURY REPORT STATE POLICE SAY Hitler pad Hfrohito were responsible lot killing many of our boys. We ssy they were crasy. So is the drunken driver. Don't be s Hitler or Hirohito. WHEN DRINKING STAY AWAY FROM TBI STEERING WHEEL OF AM A-TOMOBILE. Ramsey S. Black, State Treasurer, reported that direct relief payments made to needy residents of Blair County during the week ending April 12 show an increase of $29.00 over those of the previous Week. Payments fbr the week totaled $1605.00 which was $258.00 higher than thoae of the comparable week of last year. Payments by tiie Bureau of Assistance Disbursements to tito State Treasury Department follow: Current week, $1606.00. Previous week, $1676.00. . i ssJH |
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