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fcuoaiJ al* uMm J C SB i er M » 9 F •If VOL. L1IV BELLWOOD, PA., JRSDAY, APRIL 1, 1943 NO. 6 LOCAL « COLUMN Short Items That WiU Interest Our Readers oat foi tha BRIEF SUMMMYOF THE WEEK Tors* Psrsgrspha Concerning. ihe Doing of Onr Bonoogb—The Col- mno Oar Subscribers Enjcf -Advertise fat the Bulletin. —Many of oar citizens are In their gardens ja-eparing early planting. float yoar news items to Bulletin office, and please do ao aa early In the week as possible. i—In due course of time a new flOg will float from the flag staff ai the Eagles home on -South Cambric attest. . —An account of the first commencement of the BeUwood high achool wiH be published in he aaat issue of the Bulletin. '—■Everyone ia hoping that the spring rain will come soon . and clean vgt the accumulation on the streets of the town. „—Mr. Clark Wallace of Main street, ia able to be outdoors again after being confined to hia home by illness for a few weeks. —For Rent—Seven room flat, lights, water and toilet, over t he American store, at $12.00 per month. Inquire .of R. H. Harsh, 214 Main street, Bellwood, Pa. V-—Mr. and Mra. Edward Cherry of North Cambria street have received a letter from their grandson. Barney Davis, stating that he arrived safely hi North Africa and waa In fine .health li^-.T-TThe |ftx>i>erty of Mr. and Mrs, -L. Shirey Ofc Bel-view ave- Ja* wfll add much to the convenience and value of the promises. —Miss Margaret Louder, who has bean ill at her home on North ■First street, for several weeks if improving and is being remembered with some nice cards from her friends for which she says/'Thanks to aM." • —Announcement was made this week that Lieut. Harold L. Barr, military police, Middletown, has bean promoted to captain, thia promotion effective March 15. Captain Barr Iwas formerly of the staff of Troop B. He resides in Hummels- town. He ia the son of Mrs. Steel Barr of Bellwood. —Any young girl betjween the ages of 21 and 44 years who ia desirous of joining the WAACSs should contact Aux. Josejmine Rothermel, who ia now stationed la Altoona, who comes to the Bell- Wood post office Thursday of each week, between the hours 9 a.m. tc 6:80 p. m. —Corporal Geo. R. Holtzapple of tha.6th United States Marines who hod returned from Guadalcanal and waa privileged to have a furlough, whieh (was spent at the home of his mother, Mrs. Critzer on Boyle street, left Altoona Tuesday morning on the Pennsylvania limited to report at New River, Va., foi further assignment. —Little Miss Hilda Karen Goss,. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walts* E. Goes and only grandchild of Mr. and Mra, B. E. Goes, had a birthday last Thursday and the occasion, waa celebrated! with a dinner being served in the home. She received numerous gifts, bat the attraction for Karen wsa a birthday cake with bar name and four candles on tt. A FRIENDLY TRIBUTE For t*ia Stast eighteen years the Belllwood Bulletin has been a weekly and welcome visitor to the Baptist parsonage on Main street. Inaasmuch oa next (week will be the final one until the cessation of the present world conflict, I believe that many wiU deeply regret the stoppage of this weekly visitor to our homes, and not only our homes, but also our noble soldiers who looked ' forward ao eagerly to get the news that the Bulletin ac lavishly promised them. The Bulletin waa a dean piper that took a firm stand* on every moral issue Its editorials were always of a high standard and most timely. We shall miss the marriage and funeral announcements which (wore given full' apace with accuracy, also the local news columns ano personal paragraphs 'and the doings of SO years ago. As reporter for the Belllwood (Ministerium the editor and manager always graciousty printed my write- uj* of the activities of that body. The Sunday church announcements including the sermon subjects, were anticipated by many and wiU b% rr.iased, aa will also the Sunday school lessons by Harold L. Lund- quest, D. D. Tha apicy column oi the Alderman and the beautiful poems, mostly pertaining to tht works of God's hands, by Ellen Irvin -will be among the missing contributions. Tha practical suggestions on farming and gardening poultry and stock raising, we car ill afford to bid adieu. We profoundly regret that the Beljwood Bulletin, together with over 300 similar publications in the United States, ia forced to close shop, wholly because of a shortage of labor. May we hope for a termination of thia diabolical wai sooner than we are at present i*.***ff*Hfe* '** hotiemng and again be •4eft-Aw_oi|eaa-il visitor to our homes. With congratulations to the tireless and efficient editor and manager of the Bulletin and best wishes for a well-deserved rest ano longer Ufa, I am happy to pay this personal friendly tribute whieh has been unsolicited. ' Sincerely, REV. H. G. DOOLEY. SPECIAL PROGRAM PLANNED 7:80 in Grace Lutheran church, the Young Peoples' Department of the Sunday school will present a concert by the Rosamond Johnson Quartette. Members of the Quartette, negro singers from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, include: Mrs. Grace Bell, soprano; Mrs. Agnes Walker, contralto; Dr. G. A. Walker, tenor; William Merritts, bass; and Mrs. Catherine Richardson, accompanist. The Quartette will present an inspiring Lenten program and also include some of their beloved spirituals. Members and friends of Grace Lutheran church are cordially invited to attend this program, which will take the place of the regular evening service. —In a note received from Mrs. Catherine (HoUiday) Hill, of Mar-' ion, Indiana, among other things she says: We sre so very sorry tq note fa' thia week's issue that you ard forced to suspend publication for tha duration. We (will surely miss reading the Bellwood news each week, and will trust that we will aot have to ba without R for very long." Mrs. Hill hss been a constant subscriber of the Bulletin, and Mho many others, we regret to disappoint them. Printing is large ly technical and aa we cannot got help that will remain, oar only alternative ia to (wait until the worM again regains its normal equilib- ■ « - i I . i. -—The firemen were called tq Tipton one evening during the week where a building on the Dysart farh was badly damaged by fire. The building is owned- by Dr. Stewart of Pittsburgh. The damage amounted to almost $400. —Mrs. Stephen Helsel, of Pittsburgh, in a note received by the editor, anent suspension of publication of tho Bulletin, says. I cannot think hew I shall get along without the Bulletin. It means being cut off completely from Bellwood, (where my home was for forty-one years. Dr. Levengood and I exchange Christmas cards. This is the extent of my Bedlwood correspondence. But I see your aide of it plainly. Best wishes to you, Kathleen and George." —The annual congregational meeting of the Logan Valley Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday evening, April 14. All reports of the various organization! must be fat the manse by April 2nd, no later. The meeting wMl be for the election of officers and the report of the church's business and aay other matters that are pertaining to the welfare of the church or ehurch achool. By order of tho clerk ef HAPPENINGS 30 YEARS at I RECORD OF THE DEPARTED ACTIVITIES OF OUR CITI2 THREE DECADES AGO From the Bellwood Bulls October lot, 1914. Miss Julia Levan, of Attoc was the'guest of Minn Sara Ho mer several days of last week. Mrs. Tillie Price and daugri JMiss Bessie, left Saturday of Ni ara Falls. Mra. Fred Loueks and child left the beginning ot the week Pittsburgh, where they will some time- with friends. Rev. Carnell, of the M. ehurch, waa called by telegraph York to preach the funeral of a friend. Miss Kathleen Balsbach is iwith the Kinyon Concert Compid and from now till Christmas th$\ company will tour tha states N*w York, Pennsylvania and VI ginta. Mrs. and Mra. J. W. "Tweed. Main street, are now home from' visit with their son George Chicago. Harrison Cherry, once a known farmer here, but now near West Chester, was a Iwe-tcc guest here. Mr. andMrs. Roy Thompson now home from their honeymc and will go to house keeping North First it nisi Mjbs Myra S-chenck, who uni went an operation for appendic in the Altoona hospital seve weeks agio is now home. (•THOSE WHO HAVE PAST FROM TIME TO ETERNAL REST WUliam Sitman Sr. William Sitman, St., a formei Bt of Bellwood, died Friday night in tha Bryn Mawr hospital "eath being attributed to infirmi*, ^ies of age. Several yeara ago Mr. Ind Mrs. 'Sitman went to Devon, u, where they made their home |rith their son-in-law and daughter Ir. and Mrs. J. M. Douglass. He was horn September 80, 1853, nd apent hia earlier years in arlield county, where he was en- fed in* lumbering in the days tn the timbers (were floated in Iks to the eastern market. He. ticipated fai clearing the virgin liber in the Black Moshannon ition when it was a vast forest jkabited by bear and other wild rials, purviving are hia wife, Mrs aa E. Sitman, at the Douglass at Devon, and three sona, R. Sitman of Williamsport, D. Sitman of Bellwood anc Sitman, Jr.. of Man, Pa.; i daughter, Mrs. Douglass of »n, and eight grandchildren, body was brought to Bell- and funeral services were |from the Fuoss funeral home (plain street Monday afternoon, trge of Rev. H. Thaddeus of the Methodist church, ^interment in Logan ' Valley 13th ANNIVERSARY Last Sunday, March 28th, i ed the thirteenth anniversary Rev. Russell P. Knoebel, as of the Grace Lutheran and' be} Lutheran churches. Rev. and his family came hen the last week in Mars! ***»t»iiUi i»Tigrt^hn*if during the post years. Salem church has been completely renovated, tht latest improvement was the installment of nejw church pews and carpet at a cost of nearly $1000. Grace congregation here in Belt- wood since 1985, when tfie new parish house was built, has been making improvements each year until the fall of 1941 when they re- dedicated the church. This work cost over $8000 and within fifteen months ia all paid except The congregation hopes to this note on Easter Sunday possible (Sty it off entirely, in both churches over $20,000 baa been expanded for repair work' alone during tile present pastorate. Last Sunday Mr. W. I. Wertz, member of the ehurch council pre seated the pastor with a cheek from the congregation, . and the Salem church presend a basket oi beautiful roses. These gifts were, greatly ajppraciated by the pastel and his family. We all are thankful for the happy relationship that has existed betjwieen pastor and his people during the past years and pray God's guidance as we continue to labor together in the future $1000. reduce and if In all AN APPRECIATION The pastor and membership oi the Methodist ehurch wish to use this opportunity to thank Mr. Balsbach for his many kind considerations in the years past to printing church notices and other items of interest to our chur-d- and wish for him the very bast success in these years when the Bulletin will not he published and hope that the time will soon come when once again this fine "Home Town Paper" will make its appearance. ■'.'•*;. Rev. Covert, and the Methodist people. office can always Please sand them —The Bulletin uae news items." in, —The Bellwoodr-Antis High school band and orchestra will present a victory concert in the high school auditorium Friday evening at 8 o'clock. —The members of tha Bellwood Sportsmen's association will meet in the Cornmesser building Friday evening at 8 o'clock. One of the members will relate hia hunting experience thst took him in the northern part of Pennsylvania. Too aro missing something at these meeting-, so come. ■ William. Henry Potter un Henry Potter of Ale-tired engineer of the Penn- railroad company, died at la in Altoona at 8:10 o'clock night. He Iwas born at Furnace, October lb, son of Rebert M. and .^Myers. Potter. His wife, Weed, died in 1918. Surviving arc three daughters, Miss Bees Potter, at home; Mrs. Alberta Burkhart at home, and Mrs. John Deans oi Eddystone, Pa.; one son George A. Potter of Altoona; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He Was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Potter retired in January of 1927 after 42 years of service and was a resident oi Altoona for 70 years. He waa a membeer of the First . Baptist ehurch, the Jerry C. Burley division No. 287. B. of L. E. of Altoona. John Renner Gheer John Renner Gheer, of Robeson extension of . Williamsburg, died Monday night at eight o'clock from a stroke He was born in Bellwood the son of Thomas and Adda (Renner, Gheer, both deceased, and where he spent his boyhood days. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Anderson May 20, 1920. in Altoona. He boas a retired may chinist from the Altoona shops oi the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Surviving are his wife one daughter, Mrs. Marian Wakefield oi Huntingdon, one son, Thomas Gheer of Altoona, three step-children, Mrs. Lester Miller of Williamsburg, R. D„ Mrs. Clarence Mc- Mullen of Mapleton, Pa., Elmer Knepp of Philadelphia, one grandson, Bobby Wakefield of Hunting*: don, one brother, Charles Gheer of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, two sisters, Mrs. David Raugh of Altoona, Mrs. Paul Bevin of Pittsburgh. Mr. Gheer was a member oi the Methodist church in Williamsburg, the Spanish - American War Veterans. Interment was made in Logan Valley cemetery Thursday afternoon. 'TROUT ARE PLANTED This morning members of the Bellwood Sportsmen's association planted twelve hundred brook trout in Bell's run. They were placed al different points along the stream some of tbem several miles apart. They were brought to Betijwood by truck from the Reynolds-dale hatch, ery in Bedford county. '■The flat* measure from six to twelve inches in length and when the season arrives on April 15, will furnish lota of spbrt for the anglers. During the season more fish will bs planted in the stream. —Garage For Rent—Inquire Ol 402 Maple USUI OWNER LIABLE FOR DAMAGE BY DOG Declaring that the number of stray doga is increasing throughout this State, the Division of Dog Laiv» (Enforcement of Ilia Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture has hauled an urgent appeal to all' dog owners to comply strictly with tho dog laws and thereby prevent damage to property and livestock and damage claims. Reports also indicate that a large number of persons are being bitter by stray doga. With the approach of the flower and vegetable gardening season the appeal to keep all dogs under control becomes more urgent, it is pointd out. The real cause oi damage by dogs, it is suggested, is not tiie dog itself but the neglect of the owner to keep the animal pointed out. The real cause of to place a license tag on a dog will not stop it from doing damage nor will tagging a dog exempt the owner from prosecution if it fa not properly controlled. It ia required that all dogs from six months of age be licensed and that it wear the license tag at all times. Dogs running at large should be reported to the local police or constables, it is stated. In addition to the damage caused by uncontrolled dogs to property and livestock, it ia stated that they also cause much damage to wildlife. During the past year the De fiprtment of Agriculture paid a total of approximately $25,000 in claims for damages caused by dog$ to property and livestock. In addition to that amount dog oiwneif made settlements totalling nearly $5,000. eU IN ARMY AIR CENTER Cadet James J. McElwain, 21, tared the cl__a1ncati*dtt the army air center. Nashville. Tennessee. At the center Cadet McElwain will take physical1 and psychological examinations to determine for which branch of aircrew service bnmbardiering, navigating or pilot* ing, he Is heat fitte/i. Physical training, academic study, and military drill are also part of cadet training at the center. This ia the first atop in a training program that will eventually graduate Cadet McElwain as a commissioned officer, with wings, in the army air forces. Cadet McElwain ia a graduate of Bellwood High School, where he played on the basketball team. His sister. Edna, ia an ensign in the WAVES. —April ia again with us. Surely time marches onward. —Our good friend Dr. B. B. Levengood is indisposed with a cold and unable to practice for a few days. Everyone is hoping that the popular physician will have s speedy recovery. —Mra Ella Givin, a highly respected citizen, who resides on iMajiile avenue (with her daughters, Misses Nellie and Ethel, has been confined to her home by illness sinre last October and haa - been bedfast since the forepart of loot December. It is deeply regretted that she has not responded to treatment os had been hoped. With all her suffering Mrs. Givin remains so patient and her mind ao clear, and she takes an interest in events ol the community. She is deeply grateful for the beautiful cards and flowers her friends have constantly supplied her during all tho months she has been housed. > —At the regular meeting of the Whatsoever class of the Methodist church, April 6, Rev. H. T. Covert, teacher, a big turnout of all membera is urged. The committee in charge comprising 'Mesdames John Hillard, George E. Sweet, Edward Dunn, C. R. Stewart, Karl A. Chel- gren, George Givin are making every effort for a fine evening, at it is the annual birthday party and a cent is asked of each member for each year they have bean ia this world and two cents would ■till be better to help along the 1 cause. Come out and forget youz 1 troubles and enjoy the evening. A I fine program of entertainment hat ! been arranged and ref reahmenU I wfll bo aerved. PERSONAL_PARAGRAPHS People Who Visit Here and Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS LF PUR CITIZENS Guests Whs Are Entertained by Bell- Wlood Hosts*—Personal Mention of Tboae Wbo Visit To and Pro Miss Mary Carson, of Harrisburg, spent the week-end at her home on Boyles street. Miss Eleanor Colabine, of Williamsburg, waa a )week-end guest ot Miss Matilda Cornmesser on Stewart street. '--'tm Private Elwood Sigle has returned to the Portsmouth, Virginia, navy yard after circulating among friends fer ten daya Miss Catherine Rowan has re turned home on Main street, after spending three weeks ia Philadel- \ phia, visiting her friend, Mrs. Thelma Laird Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rehm and young son, Robert Marlin, from j Harrisburg, were • very welcome visitors at the Rehm and Berkstres- ser homes in the borough during the week. Corporal Donald Biggins of the i U. S. Marines spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife and baby and I parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Biggins at 510 S. Tuckahoe Street. 1 (Corporal Biggins is at present stationed at Quantico, Va., Iwhere he is studying ammunition at tho j Marine Ordinance School. Private George F. Givin arrived in town early Saturday morning to visit with hia parents, Mr. aad Mrs. George M. Givin and grand- < rather, W. F. Balsbach on Boylsoi street, and at Plymouth, Mass. having to rej for duty Tuesday morning. Dr. William Sitman, of Mara, Pa., was callled the beginning of the week to attend the funeral at hto father, William Sitman, Sr., services being held last Monday from the Fuoss funeral home on Main street. He was accompanied by-Mra Sitman and while here met many of their old time friends. A number of years ago Dr. Sitman was engaged in the drug business in the borough. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cornmesser of Bellviefsv avenue were happy to have their family home with them over the week-end. Their son William, who ia enlisted in the service, had a six-day furlough and flew in from Texas to be with hit! parents and wife Marjorie came home from Schenectady, where she is employed, and John from Baltimore, Md., and it'was surely fine to greet these young folks again. Mr. Robert E. Doughman, oi DesMoines, Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Doughman of that city, wsa accompanied by his wife and visited hto grandmother, Mrs. More- land Watters and Ma aunt, Mrs. Laura Trego and family on North .Fourth street, for several days. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, (Robert enlisted in the navy and is a gunner's mate and nofw haa returned! to duty. Hia wife haa returned to DesMoines, where she to one of legions helping the wax effort by working in a defense plant. e te —This ia All Fool's day; watch your step. —Private William J. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs W. S. Hoffman of 608 North Fifth street, has graduated from an intensive course in aviation mechanics at Aero ITi, LosAngeles, California. —Private Robert * Berkstreaser^ son of Mr. and Mra. O. S. Berk- it roan i of 701 East Fourth street to stationed at Camp Edwards. Mass He pes graduated from Bellwood-Antis High school ia the class of 1089. Upton hie graduation ha ssjjj tered the Altoona achool of welding! and after graduation worked foal two yeara aa an electric welder fot Westinghouse at Pittsburgh, to his induction into the armed ces he played on the Bi Antis football team for three and wss oa ardent supporter baakatboM.
Object Description
Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1943-04-01 |
Masthead | Bellwood Bulletin, April 01, 1943, Volume 55 Number 6 |
Volume | 55 |
Issue | 6 |
Description | Weekly newspaper printed about Bellwood Borough, Antis Township and Blair County Pennsylvania |
Publisher | W.F. Balsach |
Date | 1943-04-01 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Blair County; Bellwood |
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Contact | For information on the Bellwood Bulletin, contact the Bellwood-Antis Public Library, 526 Main St., Bellwood, PA 16617. Phone: 814-742-8234 E-mail: bellwoodantispubliclibrary@gmail.com |
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Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1943-04-01 |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
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Identifier | Bulletin_19430401_001.tif |
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Contact | For information on the Bellwood Bulletin, contact the Bellwood-Antis Public Library, 526 Main St., Bellwood, PA 16617. Phone: 814-742-8234 E-mail: bellwoodantispubliclibrary@gmail.com |
Full Text | fcuoaiJ al* uMm J C SB i er M » 9 F •If VOL. L1IV BELLWOOD, PA., JRSDAY, APRIL 1, 1943 NO. 6 LOCAL « COLUMN Short Items That WiU Interest Our Readers oat foi tha BRIEF SUMMMYOF THE WEEK Tors* Psrsgrspha Concerning. ihe Doing of Onr Bonoogb—The Col- mno Oar Subscribers Enjcf -Advertise fat the Bulletin. —Many of oar citizens are In their gardens ja-eparing early planting. float yoar news items to Bulletin office, and please do ao aa early In the week as possible. i—In due course of time a new flOg will float from the flag staff ai the Eagles home on -South Cambric attest. . —An account of the first commencement of the BeUwood high achool wiH be published in he aaat issue of the Bulletin. '—■Everyone ia hoping that the spring rain will come soon . and clean vgt the accumulation on the streets of the town. „—Mr. Clark Wallace of Main street, ia able to be outdoors again after being confined to hia home by illness for a few weeks. —For Rent—Seven room flat, lights, water and toilet, over t he American store, at $12.00 per month. Inquire .of R. H. Harsh, 214 Main street, Bellwood, Pa. V-—Mr. and Mra. Edward Cherry of North Cambria street have received a letter from their grandson. Barney Davis, stating that he arrived safely hi North Africa and waa In fine .health li^-.T-TThe |ftx>i>erty of Mr. and Mrs, -L. Shirey Ofc Bel-view ave- Ja* wfll add much to the convenience and value of the promises. —Miss Margaret Louder, who has bean ill at her home on North ■First street, for several weeks if improving and is being remembered with some nice cards from her friends for which she says/'Thanks to aM." • —Announcement was made this week that Lieut. Harold L. Barr, military police, Middletown, has bean promoted to captain, thia promotion effective March 15. Captain Barr Iwas formerly of the staff of Troop B. He resides in Hummels- town. He ia the son of Mrs. Steel Barr of Bellwood. —Any young girl betjween the ages of 21 and 44 years who ia desirous of joining the WAACSs should contact Aux. Josejmine Rothermel, who ia now stationed la Altoona, who comes to the Bell- Wood post office Thursday of each week, between the hours 9 a.m. tc 6:80 p. m. —Corporal Geo. R. Holtzapple of tha.6th United States Marines who hod returned from Guadalcanal and waa privileged to have a furlough, whieh (was spent at the home of his mother, Mrs. Critzer on Boyle street, left Altoona Tuesday morning on the Pennsylvania limited to report at New River, Va., foi further assignment. —Little Miss Hilda Karen Goss,. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walts* E. Goes and only grandchild of Mr. and Mra, B. E. Goes, had a birthday last Thursday and the occasion, waa celebrated! with a dinner being served in the home. She received numerous gifts, bat the attraction for Karen wsa a birthday cake with bar name and four candles on tt. A FRIENDLY TRIBUTE For t*ia Stast eighteen years the Belllwood Bulletin has been a weekly and welcome visitor to the Baptist parsonage on Main street. Inaasmuch oa next (week will be the final one until the cessation of the present world conflict, I believe that many wiU deeply regret the stoppage of this weekly visitor to our homes, and not only our homes, but also our noble soldiers who looked ' forward ao eagerly to get the news that the Bulletin ac lavishly promised them. The Bulletin waa a dean piper that took a firm stand* on every moral issue Its editorials were always of a high standard and most timely. We shall miss the marriage and funeral announcements which (wore given full' apace with accuracy, also the local news columns ano personal paragraphs 'and the doings of SO years ago. As reporter for the Belllwood (Ministerium the editor and manager always graciousty printed my write- uj* of the activities of that body. The Sunday church announcements including the sermon subjects, were anticipated by many and wiU b% rr.iased, aa will also the Sunday school lessons by Harold L. Lund- quest, D. D. Tha apicy column oi the Alderman and the beautiful poems, mostly pertaining to tht works of God's hands, by Ellen Irvin -will be among the missing contributions. Tha practical suggestions on farming and gardening poultry and stock raising, we car ill afford to bid adieu. We profoundly regret that the Beljwood Bulletin, together with over 300 similar publications in the United States, ia forced to close shop, wholly because of a shortage of labor. May we hope for a termination of thia diabolical wai sooner than we are at present i*.***ff*Hfe* '** hotiemng and again be •4eft-Aw_oi|eaa-il visitor to our homes. With congratulations to the tireless and efficient editor and manager of the Bulletin and best wishes for a well-deserved rest ano longer Ufa, I am happy to pay this personal friendly tribute whieh has been unsolicited. ' Sincerely, REV. H. G. DOOLEY. SPECIAL PROGRAM PLANNED 7:80 in Grace Lutheran church, the Young Peoples' Department of the Sunday school will present a concert by the Rosamond Johnson Quartette. Members of the Quartette, negro singers from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, include: Mrs. Grace Bell, soprano; Mrs. Agnes Walker, contralto; Dr. G. A. Walker, tenor; William Merritts, bass; and Mrs. Catherine Richardson, accompanist. The Quartette will present an inspiring Lenten program and also include some of their beloved spirituals. Members and friends of Grace Lutheran church are cordially invited to attend this program, which will take the place of the regular evening service. —In a note received from Mrs. Catherine (HoUiday) Hill, of Mar-' ion, Indiana, among other things she says: We sre so very sorry tq note fa' thia week's issue that you ard forced to suspend publication for tha duration. We (will surely miss reading the Bellwood news each week, and will trust that we will aot have to ba without R for very long." Mrs. Hill hss been a constant subscriber of the Bulletin, and Mho many others, we regret to disappoint them. Printing is large ly technical and aa we cannot got help that will remain, oar only alternative ia to (wait until the worM again regains its normal equilib- ■ « - i I . i. -—The firemen were called tq Tipton one evening during the week where a building on the Dysart farh was badly damaged by fire. The building is owned- by Dr. Stewart of Pittsburgh. The damage amounted to almost $400. —Mrs. Stephen Helsel, of Pittsburgh, in a note received by the editor, anent suspension of publication of tho Bulletin, says. I cannot think hew I shall get along without the Bulletin. It means being cut off completely from Bellwood, (where my home was for forty-one years. Dr. Levengood and I exchange Christmas cards. This is the extent of my Bedlwood correspondence. But I see your aide of it plainly. Best wishes to you, Kathleen and George." —The annual congregational meeting of the Logan Valley Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday evening, April 14. All reports of the various organization! must be fat the manse by April 2nd, no later. The meeting wMl be for the election of officers and the report of the church's business and aay other matters that are pertaining to the welfare of the church or ehurch achool. By order of tho clerk ef HAPPENINGS 30 YEARS at I RECORD OF THE DEPARTED ACTIVITIES OF OUR CITI2 THREE DECADES AGO From the Bellwood Bulls October lot, 1914. Miss Julia Levan, of Attoc was the'guest of Minn Sara Ho mer several days of last week. Mrs. Tillie Price and daugri JMiss Bessie, left Saturday of Ni ara Falls. Mra. Fred Loueks and child left the beginning ot the week Pittsburgh, where they will some time- with friends. Rev. Carnell, of the M. ehurch, waa called by telegraph York to preach the funeral of a friend. Miss Kathleen Balsbach is iwith the Kinyon Concert Compid and from now till Christmas th$\ company will tour tha states N*w York, Pennsylvania and VI ginta. Mrs. and Mra. J. W. "Tweed. Main street, are now home from' visit with their son George Chicago. Harrison Cherry, once a known farmer here, but now near West Chester, was a Iwe-tcc guest here. Mr. andMrs. Roy Thompson now home from their honeymc and will go to house keeping North First it nisi Mjbs Myra S-chenck, who uni went an operation for appendic in the Altoona hospital seve weeks agio is now home. (•THOSE WHO HAVE PAST FROM TIME TO ETERNAL REST WUliam Sitman Sr. William Sitman, St., a formei Bt of Bellwood, died Friday night in tha Bryn Mawr hospital "eath being attributed to infirmi*, ^ies of age. Several yeara ago Mr. Ind Mrs. 'Sitman went to Devon, u, where they made their home |rith their son-in-law and daughter Ir. and Mrs. J. M. Douglass. He was horn September 80, 1853, nd apent hia earlier years in arlield county, where he was en- fed in* lumbering in the days tn the timbers (were floated in Iks to the eastern market. He. ticipated fai clearing the virgin liber in the Black Moshannon ition when it was a vast forest jkabited by bear and other wild rials, purviving are hia wife, Mrs aa E. Sitman, at the Douglass at Devon, and three sona, R. Sitman of Williamsport, D. Sitman of Bellwood anc Sitman, Jr.. of Man, Pa.; i daughter, Mrs. Douglass of »n, and eight grandchildren, body was brought to Bell- and funeral services were |from the Fuoss funeral home (plain street Monday afternoon, trge of Rev. H. Thaddeus of the Methodist church, ^interment in Logan ' Valley 13th ANNIVERSARY Last Sunday, March 28th, i ed the thirteenth anniversary Rev. Russell P. Knoebel, as of the Grace Lutheran and' be} Lutheran churches. Rev. and his family came hen the last week in Mars! ***»t»iiUi i»Tigrt^hn*if during the post years. Salem church has been completely renovated, tht latest improvement was the installment of nejw church pews and carpet at a cost of nearly $1000. Grace congregation here in Belt- wood since 1985, when tfie new parish house was built, has been making improvements each year until the fall of 1941 when they re- dedicated the church. This work cost over $8000 and within fifteen months ia all paid except The congregation hopes to this note on Easter Sunday possible (Sty it off entirely, in both churches over $20,000 baa been expanded for repair work' alone during tile present pastorate. Last Sunday Mr. W. I. Wertz, member of the ehurch council pre seated the pastor with a cheek from the congregation, . and the Salem church presend a basket oi beautiful roses. These gifts were, greatly ajppraciated by the pastel and his family. We all are thankful for the happy relationship that has existed betjwieen pastor and his people during the past years and pray God's guidance as we continue to labor together in the future $1000. reduce and if In all AN APPRECIATION The pastor and membership oi the Methodist ehurch wish to use this opportunity to thank Mr. Balsbach for his many kind considerations in the years past to printing church notices and other items of interest to our chur-d- and wish for him the very bast success in these years when the Bulletin will not he published and hope that the time will soon come when once again this fine "Home Town Paper" will make its appearance. ■'.'•*;. Rev. Covert, and the Methodist people. office can always Please sand them —The Bulletin uae news items." in, —The Bellwoodr-Antis High school band and orchestra will present a victory concert in the high school auditorium Friday evening at 8 o'clock. —The members of tha Bellwood Sportsmen's association will meet in the Cornmesser building Friday evening at 8 o'clock. One of the members will relate hia hunting experience thst took him in the northern part of Pennsylvania. Too aro missing something at these meeting-, so come. ■ William. Henry Potter un Henry Potter of Ale-tired engineer of the Penn- railroad company, died at la in Altoona at 8:10 o'clock night. He Iwas born at Furnace, October lb, son of Rebert M. and .^Myers. Potter. His wife, Weed, died in 1918. Surviving arc three daughters, Miss Bees Potter, at home; Mrs. Alberta Burkhart at home, and Mrs. John Deans oi Eddystone, Pa.; one son George A. Potter of Altoona; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He Was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Potter retired in January of 1927 after 42 years of service and was a resident oi Altoona for 70 years. He waa a membeer of the First . Baptist ehurch, the Jerry C. Burley division No. 287. B. of L. E. of Altoona. John Renner Gheer John Renner Gheer, of Robeson extension of . Williamsburg, died Monday night at eight o'clock from a stroke He was born in Bellwood the son of Thomas and Adda (Renner, Gheer, both deceased, and where he spent his boyhood days. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Anderson May 20, 1920. in Altoona. He boas a retired may chinist from the Altoona shops oi the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Surviving are his wife one daughter, Mrs. Marian Wakefield oi Huntingdon, one son, Thomas Gheer of Altoona, three step-children, Mrs. Lester Miller of Williamsburg, R. D„ Mrs. Clarence Mc- Mullen of Mapleton, Pa., Elmer Knepp of Philadelphia, one grandson, Bobby Wakefield of Hunting*: don, one brother, Charles Gheer of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, two sisters, Mrs. David Raugh of Altoona, Mrs. Paul Bevin of Pittsburgh. Mr. Gheer was a member oi the Methodist church in Williamsburg, the Spanish - American War Veterans. Interment was made in Logan Valley cemetery Thursday afternoon. 'TROUT ARE PLANTED This morning members of the Bellwood Sportsmen's association planted twelve hundred brook trout in Bell's run. They were placed al different points along the stream some of tbem several miles apart. They were brought to Betijwood by truck from the Reynolds-dale hatch, ery in Bedford county. '■The flat* measure from six to twelve inches in length and when the season arrives on April 15, will furnish lota of spbrt for the anglers. During the season more fish will bs planted in the stream. —Garage For Rent—Inquire Ol 402 Maple USUI OWNER LIABLE FOR DAMAGE BY DOG Declaring that the number of stray doga is increasing throughout this State, the Division of Dog Laiv» (Enforcement of Ilia Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture has hauled an urgent appeal to all' dog owners to comply strictly with tho dog laws and thereby prevent damage to property and livestock and damage claims. Reports also indicate that a large number of persons are being bitter by stray doga. With the approach of the flower and vegetable gardening season the appeal to keep all dogs under control becomes more urgent, it is pointd out. The real cause oi damage by dogs, it is suggested, is not tiie dog itself but the neglect of the owner to keep the animal pointed out. The real cause of to place a license tag on a dog will not stop it from doing damage nor will tagging a dog exempt the owner from prosecution if it fa not properly controlled. It ia required that all dogs from six months of age be licensed and that it wear the license tag at all times. Dogs running at large should be reported to the local police or constables, it is stated. In addition to the damage caused by uncontrolled dogs to property and livestock, it ia stated that they also cause much damage to wildlife. During the past year the De fiprtment of Agriculture paid a total of approximately $25,000 in claims for damages caused by dog$ to property and livestock. In addition to that amount dog oiwneif made settlements totalling nearly $5,000. eU IN ARMY AIR CENTER Cadet James J. McElwain, 21, tared the cl__a1ncati*dtt the army air center. Nashville. Tennessee. At the center Cadet McElwain will take physical1 and psychological examinations to determine for which branch of aircrew service bnmbardiering, navigating or pilot* ing, he Is heat fitte/i. Physical training, academic study, and military drill are also part of cadet training at the center. This ia the first atop in a training program that will eventually graduate Cadet McElwain as a commissioned officer, with wings, in the army air forces. Cadet McElwain ia a graduate of Bellwood High School, where he played on the basketball team. His sister. Edna, ia an ensign in the WAVES. —April ia again with us. Surely time marches onward. —Our good friend Dr. B. B. Levengood is indisposed with a cold and unable to practice for a few days. Everyone is hoping that the popular physician will have s speedy recovery. —Mra Ella Givin, a highly respected citizen, who resides on iMajiile avenue (with her daughters, Misses Nellie and Ethel, has been confined to her home by illness sinre last October and haa - been bedfast since the forepart of loot December. It is deeply regretted that she has not responded to treatment os had been hoped. With all her suffering Mrs. Givin remains so patient and her mind ao clear, and she takes an interest in events ol the community. She is deeply grateful for the beautiful cards and flowers her friends have constantly supplied her during all tho months she has been housed. > —At the regular meeting of the Whatsoever class of the Methodist church, April 6, Rev. H. T. Covert, teacher, a big turnout of all membera is urged. The committee in charge comprising 'Mesdames John Hillard, George E. Sweet, Edward Dunn, C. R. Stewart, Karl A. Chel- gren, George Givin are making every effort for a fine evening, at it is the annual birthday party and a cent is asked of each member for each year they have bean ia this world and two cents would ■till be better to help along the 1 cause. Come out and forget youz 1 troubles and enjoy the evening. A I fine program of entertainment hat ! been arranged and ref reahmenU I wfll bo aerved. PERSONAL_PARAGRAPHS People Who Visit Here and Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS LF PUR CITIZENS Guests Whs Are Entertained by Bell- Wlood Hosts*—Personal Mention of Tboae Wbo Visit To and Pro Miss Mary Carson, of Harrisburg, spent the week-end at her home on Boyles street. Miss Eleanor Colabine, of Williamsburg, waa a )week-end guest ot Miss Matilda Cornmesser on Stewart street. '--'tm Private Elwood Sigle has returned to the Portsmouth, Virginia, navy yard after circulating among friends fer ten daya Miss Catherine Rowan has re turned home on Main street, after spending three weeks ia Philadel- \ phia, visiting her friend, Mrs. Thelma Laird Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rehm and young son, Robert Marlin, from j Harrisburg, were • very welcome visitors at the Rehm and Berkstres- ser homes in the borough during the week. Corporal Donald Biggins of the i U. S. Marines spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife and baby and I parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Biggins at 510 S. Tuckahoe Street. 1 (Corporal Biggins is at present stationed at Quantico, Va., Iwhere he is studying ammunition at tho j Marine Ordinance School. Private George F. Givin arrived in town early Saturday morning to visit with hia parents, Mr. aad Mrs. George M. Givin and grand- < rather, W. F. Balsbach on Boylsoi street, and at Plymouth, Mass. having to rej for duty Tuesday morning. Dr. William Sitman, of Mara, Pa., was callled the beginning of the week to attend the funeral at hto father, William Sitman, Sr., services being held last Monday from the Fuoss funeral home on Main street. He was accompanied by-Mra Sitman and while here met many of their old time friends. A number of years ago Dr. Sitman was engaged in the drug business in the borough. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cornmesser of Bellviefsv avenue were happy to have their family home with them over the week-end. Their son William, who ia enlisted in the service, had a six-day furlough and flew in from Texas to be with hit! parents and wife Marjorie came home from Schenectady, where she is employed, and John from Baltimore, Md., and it'was surely fine to greet these young folks again. Mr. Robert E. Doughman, oi DesMoines, Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Doughman of that city, wsa accompanied by his wife and visited hto grandmother, Mrs. More- land Watters and Ma aunt, Mrs. Laura Trego and family on North .Fourth street, for several days. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, (Robert enlisted in the navy and is a gunner's mate and nofw haa returned! to duty. Hia wife haa returned to DesMoines, where she to one of legions helping the wax effort by working in a defense plant. e te —This ia All Fool's day; watch your step. —Private William J. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs W. S. Hoffman of 608 North Fifth street, has graduated from an intensive course in aviation mechanics at Aero ITi, LosAngeles, California. —Private Robert * Berkstreaser^ son of Mr. and Mra. O. S. Berk- it roan i of 701 East Fourth street to stationed at Camp Edwards. Mass He pes graduated from Bellwood-Antis High school ia the class of 1089. Upton hie graduation ha ssjjj tered the Altoona achool of welding! and after graduation worked foal two yeara aa an electric welder fot Westinghouse at Pittsburgh, to his induction into the armed ces he played on the Bi Antis football team for three and wss oa ardent supporter baakatboM. |
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