Bellwood Bulletin 1924-05-29

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VOL. XXXVII.
LOCAL NEWS COLUMN
Short Items That Will Inter-
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BRIEF SUMNUflYTF THE WEEK
Terse Paragraphs Concernlag tha Doiags
ef Oor Beieaah tfc* OoI-ubb
Oar Sasaerlhars Baioy.
•—Trespass notices for sa'e at
this office, 10 cents sash.
—Mrs." G. W. Wiley is confined to bed by sickness at ber home
on Cambria street.    \,/'
—Everything is in readiness
for the proper observance ot Memorial Day in our town.
—Cheer up! June will brins* us
plenty of sunshine and warm days,
as well as bride* and rosea.
—-Charles C Hopkins hss open-
ad s restaurant 10 ooe of tbe rooms
io the Kyper building on Main
street which was recently remodelled.
—The improvements to the
Kyper boildibg on Main street
which have been in progress tor
the past few week*, are now completed.
—The prolonged wet weather
still continues to interfere with
with the activity of the farmers,
many ot whom bave not yet planted corn.
—Kitchen Cabinet For Sale—
A used kitchen cabinet, in good
condition is offered for sale at
about fhe-half the original price
Please, inquire at this office.
"-^"-Development     within     the
LwillaiBf* Pi t.hp nriflp.
I
ft wTietSeY^ongresT^raT be
able to adjourn in advance of the
national political conventieue.
—One day last week Barber J.
W. Wyland moved from the corner room in tbe Kyper build ing
on Main street, to. tbe room in
the center of the  same uoilding.
•—Olivet Baptist churob, Rev.
Edwin O. Colbeok, pastor. 9.30
Sunday school; 10.46 a. ra., "Why
I Believe the Bible is the Inspired Word of God;" 7.80 p. m.,
"The Psrable of tbe Treasure Hid
in tbe Field.*1
—G. D. Kitten, cashier ot tbe
First National bank,has became
the,-owner of the John H. Irwin
property on Main street, near tbe
M. E. oburch, and moved into
the same on Tuesday. This is
one of tbe dtsirable homes on the
thoroughfare. Mr. Irwin and
family have taken* up their residence in tbe home of Mrs. L.
W. Irwin on the hill.
—Friday of last week Thomas
Frazier, aon ot Louis F-azier sud
wife of North Cambria street, aod
Miss Bertha Wise, hied themselves off to Cumberland, Maryland,
where they were joined in wedlock. Tbe groom is a well known
and industrious young man of
the town, and the bride's home
wes formerly io East Altoooa.
Tbsy have taken op housekeeping with the groom's grandmother
Mrs. Thomas Frazier oo Souih
Main atreet. Many friend wish
them much joy and happiness.
—Because the Fulton county
jail bas bean condemned as nn
safe for the detention ot prisoners
two farmers living near McCon-
nellsburg, who were sentenced by
Jedge McPherson to pay floss of
$200 esch aod cost and serve six
month in jail, for violation of tbe
prohibition laws were taken to
the Franklin county jail by Corporal McCarthy and Trooper
Harnois of the state police. The
meo, Vernon Strait sod Jssse
Maon, were arrested the latter
pelt of April by state police after
liquor bed been found on their
premises,
MEWDRIM. Ml PUNS HIDE
Parade aad the rtir-daas laLogaa Valley
CsBMtBry-Dr. Forgsas Orator
Plans for observance of Me
morial day have been completed
and tbe order of events bas been
made public. It includes the
parade at 9.80 aod the program
at tbe cemetery.
• There will be two divisions.
Tbe first will consist of: Chief of
staff and bugler; color guards
and colors; chief marshal and aides!
Tyrone Shop band: Girl Soots;
Boy Scouts; civilians: Excelsior
Fire company; Troop B. 104th
Cavalry, of Tyrone; World War
Veterans. All these will meet at
tbe pnblio building at 9.80 o'clock
and will be escorted to Main
street tor formation.
The parade will move at 9.80
e. m. on Main streot to Boyles
street, to South Third street, to
Clark street, to South Fourth
street to cemetery.
Returning from the cemetery
to Martin street the procession
will go direct to Main atreet to
the city building and   disband.
SECOND   DIVISION
The Second division will form
on Main street right resting on
Tuckahoe street. This division
will con-ist ot autos for tbs girl's
chorus, readers and reciters,
orator of tbe duy, master of
ceremonies, ministers and Grand
Army Veterans. \
Tbis division will entrain at
9 o'clock. Dr. B. B. Levengood's
car will pace-maker and others
will foil in line behind him. Tbey
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BELLWOOD,
RSDAY, MAY 29, 1924.
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which tn*y will go to the cemetery
by way of Main aad Mai tin
streets, there awaiting arrival of
tbe firet division.
Principal F. A. Hamilton will
have charge, of the civilian group
and it is requested that as many
ss possible be in line. They will
meet at the public building and
Prof. Hamilton will form tbe
group, ready to.be escorted to the
the line of march.
.       THE  PROGRAM
In case of inclement weather
the program will be carried out
at the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. boild
ing, but it is hoped tbat it may
be at the cemetery. The order
of exercises follows: Opening
praver, tbe Rev. G. P. Sarvis;
announcements. D. E.. Weotzel;
music, Tyrone Shop band,
"America;" music, Girls chorus;
"Logan's Proclamation," read by
Miss Mary Shaner; music, Girl's
chorus; "Lincoln's Gettysburg*
Address, Miss Mary Werts;
oration, the Bev. S. F. Forgone,
D. D. mosic aod, "Star Spangled
Banner," benediction, H. E. Syling; decoration of graves; sa'ute;
taps; recall.
The set vice at Tipton will be
held at 2.30 p. m., with oration
by the Bev. Russell B. Dysart.
At Antis tbe service will be at
4 o'oloek, tbe delegation going
directly trom Tipton to Antis.
Tbe speaker will be the Rev. G.
P. Sarvis
It those wbo bave flowers for
decoration purposes will please
bring tbem to tbe public building before nine o'clock, it will be
much appreciated by the committee.
MANY 	
Aaaaal ■•a-.srlal Samoa OsUvared t|
PrsshytsrlsB Charoh Saaday ■•tajae?
The annuwT sermon appropria
to Memorial Day was deliver*
in the Presbyterian church I
Sanday morning and was atten
ed by an audience that filled tb4
auditorium. The few remaining
survivors, of the Civil war, Spa
ish-Americao war, the World Wi
and the Sons et Veterans, as man,
of oor citizens, were present
heard the discourse. Rev. D
T. W. Young, of Pittsburgh,
participant io the struggle whi
was enacted daring the dark day
of tbe *60's, was tbe speaker
His text was Jeremiah v:31 am
he spoke earnestly of some ot Mi
forces of evil which all true a
diers snd patriots will fight I
this day.
Dr. Young was in tbe TJnr
States navy during tbe Civil Wi
and had two broth era ia . the. sei
vice, one of whom was killed
Vieksburg. During ths Spanish*
American War two ot 'bis sons!
were in tbe service and one wal
killed. In the evening Dr. Yoanj
preached again.
His sermon was replete w
patriotism and left a wholesome
effect upon hia auditors. Among
other things which he said was
tbat the Uuited States neveR
tered a war for conquest, but
ways fought for principle.
till
koint.
Ball wood DlrlsioB Psssengar Traok
Joia tha Middle Divlsloo
£ One hundred men were set to
Bork this morning at the P. R.
R- passenger station
tb connect the Bellwood division
passenger  track with the mam
line track, west, and it is expected
■let the job will be completed in
forty-eight    hours,   aud    it   is
JpBorea that the passenger trains
which were make up at tbis place
baill now be made up in the future
Altoona, and whioh place will
'their  starting* and returning
It is also said there may
some changes in the running
passenger    trains    on   tbe
Visions.   That    the   passenger
ins wonld start from Altoona
been rumored    about for a
umber of months, aud the report
now likely to be consummated
is said the change will be made
the interest  ot  economy  and
11 eliminate tbe teminanal force
this point.
The heavy rails on the  south
and track from  the Bellwood
id to Lloydville sre also being
en up and sre being, replaced
Kb lighter ones.   This bas bene possible since the traffic on
division has been diverted via
eon.
High P. B.B. Omelets I
' Geueral Superintendent
Parker  ot  the Eastern
Pennsylvania Beilroa
tive power department and J
Baker, Jr., engineer maintenance
of way, were visitors in Altoona
on Tuesday morula***, arriving on
the gsneral superintendent's buei-
uses car attached to the Pennsylvania Limited. They spent
Tuesday morning inspecting the
Altdona yards and roundhouse.
They were accompanied about
the properties by superintendent
William Elmer, Freight Trainmaster Michael Lowman and
Division Engineer R. S. Stewart
The party also visited Bellwood
where changes have been made as
a result ot the removal of the
Cresson division shops and terminal facilities to Cresson.
Feaad Horns Per Ohlldrea
r for children and a desire
gride a home for homeless
rtfaifij has prompted
nurses of Philadelphia
way'; .aad    Mi
—Howard   Walker, the well
caterer, bee commenced the erection of a building at Beech Grove
school house, which, When com
pleted will be used a restaurant
and of which be win be the proprietor.    Mr. Walker is right at
home wben it oome to serving a
choice meal, and his friends know
tbat there, is much success ahead
for him in his undertaking.
Lives Snrprfss oa Bh hday
Wednesday eveniog a very enjoyable surprise patty was beld
at the home of Benjamin Boyer
oo North Third street, it being
the biitbday ot Mrs. Boyer. The
sorprise wss arranged by their
daughter Miss Catherine and was
successfully cirried out The
entertaining program was prepared by six young ladies, consisting
ot mosic, readings and guessing
games. The sons, Roy and John,
lent a helping band toward the
pleasurable evening. Tbe birthday cake was baked by Mra. B.
B. Levengood, and each one present partook ot the tasty cake.
Many nsetnl gilts were received,
for which Mrs. Boyer extends
hearty thanks. Excellent refreshment were served.
—Tbe regular June meeting
of tbe town council will be beld
in tbe public building Monday
evening, when a number of important matters will come up tor
consideration.
—Mrs. Nannie McFarland, who.
speeds the summer months with
Mrs. Ella Givin in this place, ie
lying at the home of Jsmee Wilson st Huetingdoo, and ia suffering with a fractured hip, whioh
she sustained in s fall about two
-aontbssgo.   *
pr'and Faith Hotoe,"
eli'the Frank Hcnneberger farm,
two miles east of Greencastle,
which they have purchased for tbe
purpose's says a Franklin county
paper.
The borne on the eight-sore
form has been refaraished by the
women and already has two guests
known as "Bobby Lee" and
"Betty June" There are accomodations for 12 children and the
spousors hope to maintain the
home with their own money and
each gifts aud donations a* come
to them trom time to time. Many
gifts from unidentiefild donors
have been received since tbe
home was opened in April.
Tbe idea of tbe home is to
give tbe children a real home
environment. The atmosphere of
aa institution will be eliminated
insofar as possible. Miss Gray will
be "mother" to the children,
while Miss Casey will be known
ss "auntie" It is their plan to
conduct a school and the children
will attend Sunday school sessions
at the Clay Hill Church.
The home, say the founders,
was "founded in prayer and
'financed by faith"
Miss Gray will be remembered
by many of our citizens wben she
lived io the community a number
ot years and who wish her muob
success in ber laudable undertaking, and we feel sure, be glad to
her aid her financially.
COMMENCEMENT Tl BE HELD
Annual Bvaat ef Oor High Sohool Ta*s-
day Evaalng at T. I. O  a.
The thirty-first annual commencement of the Bellwood High
School will be held Tuesday evening of next week in the Y. M. C.
A. auditorium. Tbe class this
year numbers twenty eight, tbe
largest number to bave been
graduated trom our pnblio schools
in recent years. The commencement program follows:
ProceMlooal........Higb Sobool Orebestra
Iovooatloo ..Rev, H. K. Bower
Mualo "Bobemlau Girl" ..Orobestra
Cboru-..."The Call of Summer	
Freshman Girls
Salutatory Oration.." We Finlah to Begin"
Adeline Barber
Music.... "Sobre Laa Olaa" Orobestra
Commencement Add rasa "You aod Yom"
Or. Ch»s. L. B. Cart w right
OIibb Son(*.."Our Old HiRb"..Senior Class
Presentation of Diplomas......... „
Or, W. H. Marrow, Pre j. of Sohool Board
Valediotony Oration..."Universal Peaoe"
Bubo Hirsob
Music..."Diana Ovsrtnr*" Orchestra
The members of Senior class
oi the high school completed their
examinations on Wsdnesday May
21. On Friday morning Principal F. A. Hamilton called the
class together and announced the
class standings of the members ot
the class ss determined by tbe
work done during the four years
spent in school are as follows:
Susan Hirsch having made the
highest average wins first honor?;
Adeline Barber having made the
second 'highest receives second
honors. The remaining member
in order are Rosella Skagerburg,
Kathryn Hunter, Kenneth Miller,
j*f^4   Miss.
S^l»Ju*vam\% Mio*s% H.oftttorTAa>i**ta->» Fag-ks*-
Dorothy Dunn, Emma Persing,
Margaret Moore, Boy Fletcher,
Mary Irvm, Margaret Schmidt,
Wilfred Rhem, Lula Steel,
Arthur Bell, Marion Hunter,
William McCloskey, Leretta Goe-
horn, Mildred Fuoss, Grace Lego,
Frances Holtzapple, Mae Peters,
Joseph McCloskey, William Mof
fitt, Henry Barrett, Marjorie Het
rick, Wilbur Goes. Commencement will be held in the Y. M. C.
A. Tuesday evening June 2,
The B. C. Lego dwellings in
bourse of erection on the hill section, are coming on apace. When
completed they will be offered
tor sale. When finished the pro*
erties will be modern in every
particular.
|- —Tuesday evening the Methodist Foreign Missionary society
.saet at tbe borne of M rs. William
Love on Orchard street. The
thank offering envelopes were
headed to tbe members aod will
he turned in at the June meeting,
Which will be held at the parson-
gge. There are in the society
pttNC Utbing members.
Has Pnrchaaed Haw Track
Banks C. Lego, tbe well known
boose builder and contractor, is
now tbe possessor of a new International two-ton truck, which was
place in service the beginning of
the week. Tbe new truck embraces all the latest improvements
and now Mr. Lego will be able to
give first class service and quick
deliveries. When in our office
yesterday morning he informed
as tbat things were unusually active ie bis line, having booked a
number of contracts for buildings
which will keep bim bosy uotil
after mid-summer. Some, of tbe
contracts are local, people, among
Which is the building ot tbe service station for Robert Greenland
and the restaurant which Howard
Walker proposes conducting near
the Beech Grove school house,
on a lot of ground which recently
purchased from Harry Cox. Mr.
Lego also bas a membar of contracts in Altoona, which will keep
bim active until late next fid).
Tha Senior Glass Play
The Senior class play, "Billy's
Aunt Jane" will be staged at ths
P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock* A good
darkey character, an Irish servant,
a funny old maid and a jolly bunch
or college students furnish no end
of comedy. People who enjoy
being entertained will find tbe
evening much to tbeir taste.
Tbere will be special numbers
between acts.
PERSONALJpGRAPH!
People Who Visit Hera and
Thoae Who Go Away.
MOVEMENTS OF OUR CITIZENS I
Oassts Whs Ar* Ealartauaai hy BauweeaV
Basis  Pari-aal Kaatioa el These 1
Whe Travel Te aad Pre.
Mrs. J. F. Nearhoof and Mrs.
E. E. Barley of Cambria street,:
are visiting friends in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. J. W. Tweed and daughter
Mrs. Elmer Watson, of Newport,
spent a day last week with Bell-'
wood friends.
Mrs. William Sitman of South
Third street spent a'few days ot
this week as the guest of friends
io Clearfield ceunty.
Mrs. Lizzie Simons, ot Schuylkill Haven Pa.,  has  arrived  isr*
Bellwood snd will spend the sum- J
mer with ber   son,  George  and,
family on Main street.
A. B. Fonts, the well known
retired merchant, will leave next
week for a visit of among
triends in Illinois. He will also
spend some time in other western
states.
Rasolntless ol IsSffeel
•   The Board of Education  of
Bellwood borough   bas adopted'
the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas, In His infinite wisdom God hss seen fit to removal
trom  onr   midst, Rev. Sam*l
Barber, oor esteemed triends
a^olreetorTrW asWiffT
tion, and
Whereas, He was always active
and enthusiastic in promoting
the cause of education, always
faithful in the performance ot
dnty, as well as earnestly laboring for the advancement of that
which tends to uplift and elevate;
therefore
Resolved. That through hia
death tbe educational interests of
this community have suffered a
great loss.
Resolved. That we hereby test* ,
ify that the activity, earmestness
and goodness which he constantly
manifested while with us will be I
greatly missed.
' Resolved, Tbat as a token of
the esteem in which be was held
as a school director and as a man,
these resolutions be entered upon
the minutes of the school board,
printed in the Bellwood Bulletin
and a copy sent to the bereaved
tamily.
W. H. Morrow, I
E. N. Root,
G. A. Jamison,
A. E. Barrett,
Board .of Education
F. A. Hamilton, Principal
-—Typewriter paper for sale at
this office in any ouanity..
Amy Margaret BoClallaad
At the home of her parents, at
Tipton, Miss Amy Margaret Mc-
Clellaud-died at 1.30 Friday afternoon, of a complication of diseases.
She was a daughter of T. F. and
Nora McClelland and was bora
at Charlottesville, August 8,1900.
Surviving are her parents, three
brother aad three sisters-Herbert,
Howard, Harold, Miss Mas snd
Miss Edos, at home; Miss Belva,
of Cleveland, Ohio. Since early
girlhood she bas been a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church
at Tipton: Fuueral service wssad
held at her late home at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by
ber pastor ths Rev. W. A. Dysart.
Interment wae *aade in Charlotte-
Bville cemetery.
—Motor mishaps mount rapid*
ly these bright spring daya, eeflj
daily accidents are recorded.
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