' PAGE EIGHT. | ———————— DEATH NOTICES JOHN URICH. John Urich, aged 68 years, died at 8:15 o'clock last Friday morning at his Wome on North Fifth avenue, Patton. His health had been failing for past year. ! Born on January 17th, 1871, in East Carroll township the deceased was 2 son of Fredlein and Mary (Horne) Urich. He spent most of his life in Patton and was well known in this community. Mr. Urich was formerly employed as | @ moulder by the Patton Clay Manu- | gacturing Company and had served as night watchman for that concern for | the past two years He was a member | of the United Brick and Clay Work- ers Union of Patton, the Patton brads | and | ¢h of the Knights of St. George ( the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rose i (Anna) Urich, and two children, Clair | Urich, supervising principal of the Hastings schools, and Miss Grece Ur- | ich, a teacher in the Patton public sch- | Mrs. | ools. He also leaves two sisters, Catherine Stall and Mrs. S. F. Long, both of Altoona, and one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted on Monday morning at nine o'clock in St. | Mary's Catholic church, Patton. A high | the | remains by the Rev. Father Bertrand | mass of requiem was sung over McFadyen, O. S. B., pastar, and inter- ment was made in the, church ceme- tery. MRS. SOPHIA BYRNE. Mrs. Sophia (Hoover) Byrne, aged 72, widow of Robert Byrne, died at 10 o'clock on Saturday night at her home in Susquehanna township. Mrs. Byrne's health had been impaired for | several months. A native and lifelong resident of Cambria county, she was born in Elder township on November 26, 1867, a daughter of John and Eva (Hyle) Byrne. Her husband died 25 Years ago. Surviving are these chil- dren: Elmer Byrne, Cessa, Bedford County; Mrs. Agnes Berden, Barnes- boro; Michael and Joseph Byrne both of Susquehanna township; Mrs. Stella Keefer, Barnesboro; Augustine Byrne, Susquehanna township; and Mrs. Ja- mes Winter, Barnesboro. She also lea- ves 33 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Mrs. Byrne was a sis- ter of Mrs. Peter Nagle of Elder town- ship and Mrs. Michael Trinkley of Patton. The funeral services were con. ducted at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning in St. Edward's Catholic church at Barnesboro and interment was in St. Bernard's cemetery, Has- tings, FRANK JONES. Frank Jones, aged 75 Years, a re- tired motor boss in the Sterling Coal Company mine at Bakerton, died on Thursday afternoon last at his home | there after an extended illness. He was a son of Francis and Mary Ann (Jones) Jones and was born in Wales on November 9, 1863. Mr. Jones came to America with his parents when he was two years old. He worked in the mines at Bakerton for 34 years and for the past twenty years has served as motor boss. His wife, Mrs. Jennie Jones, died 12 years ago. Surviving are these chil- dren: Mrs. Silas Nichol, Confluence: John Jones, Johnstown, Paul, Mrs. Samuel Grazier : Roy/ all of Bak- erton, and Mrs. Samuel Turner of New York City. Mr. Jones was a member of Barnesboro Lodge, Knights of Pythias; Bakerton Methodist ch ch, and the Bakerton Local Union of the United Mine Workers of America. The funeral service re held on Sunday afternoor } o'clock the Bakerton Methodist church and interment was in the church cemet SHIRLEY M. WATT. Funeral services for Shirley Mary Watt, 17 month old daughter of Ste- phen and Mae (Bertram) Watt “of Ashville, R. D., who died on Wednes- day of last week in in Altoona, St. Monica's Catholic church ceme- tery at Chest Springs. SISTER MARY OF ST. JOSEPH. Sister Mary of St. Joseph, identi- fied with the Good Shepherd Convent, Pittsburgh, died there Saturday morn- | bers of the hospital staff present to ing from a heart ailment. She was a daughter of the late Mi- chael and Catherine Harkey, once res- | | general understanding of the subject Sister Mary entered the convent in | in aiding early discovery and preven- idents of St. Augustine. 1895 and she was the last member of her immediate family. SCENIC PICTURES. ete., are being urged by the State de- partment of commerce’s tourist and recreational information division to forward for the use of the department glossy prints of local scenic and histor. ic sites. These photographs will be us- ed for reproduction in literature of the department which is being distributed to increase tourist travel in the state. FARM PRICE INDEX. The index of prices paid Pennsylva- nla farmers for principal agricultural products increased seven points during the month ended September 15th. Pri- ces for many farm products advanced sharply during the month ended Sep- tember 15th. Though terminal markets indicate some price declines since the 15th of September, the level reported is the highest since January, 1938. Pennsylvania produced 23,800 tons of grapes this year, or approximately 780 tons more than in 1938 according to the Federal-State Crop Reporting Service of the Department of Agriculture. the | Mercy hospital | were conduted on Sat- | urday morning and interment was in | | | _ | are another important item i - Boards of trade, borough officials, | D tee | During the last campaign the Press- | Courier printed over 450,000 small cam. Flees Exile | Fears that Ham Amin El Husse- | ini, former grand mufti of Jeru- | salem who recently escaped from | exile, may start a new anti-British | terrorist campaign were expressed | | by government officials. The mufti, | now in Iraq, is held responsible for the Arabs’ campaign of terrorism. EXCITING PICTURE STARS | COOPER, BARTHOLOMEW | Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartho- lomew are cast as friendly enemies in their dramatic new picture, “Two | Bright Boys,” which shows at the Grand Theatre on Friday and Satur- | day of this week. Supporting the lead in the play are Alan Dinehart, Doro- thy Peterson, Melville Cooper and J M. Kerrigan. Said to be the most powerful story in which either of the young stars | have appeared in recent months, “Two | Bright Boys” is described as a stirring | drama of human hearts. Told in the | colorful atmosphere of the Texas oil | | fields, it pictures the swift tragedy which may come when one places con- | | fidence in dangerous companions. Ad- vance reports indicate that the story | moves at rapid-fire tempo through ev- | ery reel with a plot which includes | action, laughter and tears. Cooper will be seen as the fiery tempered Irish boy who stakes his | courage and wits against the evil schemes of a ruthless oil promoter, played by Alan Dinehart. Bartholmew has been given the co-starring role of | a young Euglish stranger who is for- | | ced through circumstances to become | a menace to Jackie's plans, then dis- plays the bravery to help avert dis- aster, Melvin Cooper, who last appeared in | “The Sun Never Sets,” has the role of Freddie's father, a former English gentleman who has been reduced to gambling for a living. Dorothy Peter- son, the nurse in the Dionne Quintup- lets’ films, portrays Jackie's mohter. J. M. Kerrigan, noted character star, has a strong human role. Filmed from a screenplay by Val | Burton and Edmund L. Hartiann, | “Two Bright Boys” was directed by | Joseph Santley and photographed by | Elwood Bredell. But Kelly was acco- | ciate producer on the picture, | STUDENTS STUDY | MENTAL HEALTH | Harrisburg High school and col- students of Pennsylvania, as part heir instruction in the principles of mental health, make periodic visits the State-owned some State- aided men | | ana C forming the public about mental isroders and ways of prevention and treatment. Staff physicians at the various in- | stitutions arrange for the vists. The | students are conducted through wards | representative of various types of men- | tal illness. Work of the hospital is ex- plained by members of the staff. The students are shown classes in ocupa- | tional therapy, recreational diversions and various bther modern hospital | methods in the treatment of mental disease. In semi-classroom discussion, mem- the students the full scope of the men- tal hygiene problems, and the need for | tion of mental diseases, Mental hygiene clinics for physi- | cians of the various hospital districts gram of informing medical students and general practioners about mental ailments and their complications. Mem- bers of the staffs and visiting speakers present papers before these groups. Open discussion follows on various | phases of mental disases and their treatment. , | FEED CROP YIELDS Pennsylvania crop yields, despite | the dry season and a continued lack of moisture, are above average for corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye and tobacco, while tame hay, buckwheat and pota- ‘to yields are lower than average, ac- cording to the report issued this week | by the Federal-State Crop Reporting Service of the Department of Agricul- ture, Harrisburg. paign cards for use in Cambria county alone, and they all came unsolicited— which of itself speaks well for our job printing department. THE UNION PRESS-COURIER., Thursday, November 9th, 1939, Theatre GRAND Patton Friday and Saturday Double Feature | HUMANS TURNED DEMONS i. . Fighting for Black Gold! . _ IAGKIE Bt with Russell Hayden . Willard Robertson Matt Moore . Betty Moran A Harry Shermon production Directed by Lesley Selander PER+BART FREDDIE HOLOMEW _JACAN DINEHART « MELVILLE COOPER DOROTHY PETERSON J. M. KERRIGAN ANOTHER THUNDERING CASSIDY THRILLER! e He's double.crossing the double.crossers 0 foil the cleverest gang of train robbers that ever favaged the Wes; ! Paramount presents | Clarence E. Mulford’s Sunday and Monday FORGET YOUR TROUBLES — DISCARD THOSE WOR- RIES — HERE COMES THE MERRIEST MUSICTL OF THE SEASON— Mickey Rooney - Judy Garland “BABES in ARMS” A TINGLING, TOE TAPPING MUSICAL! Matinee Sunday at 2:30 BEHIND THE SCENES | WITH THE HEROES WHO Tuesday, Bargain Night CHARLOTTE WYNTERS ADRIENNE AMES WELDON HEYBURN ABNER BIBERMAN A Fine Arts Picture Directed by Produced by CHARLES LAMONT * FRANKLYN WARNER DISTRIBUTED BY GRAMD NATIOMAL PICTURES, Inc. A NEW BROOD OF AMERICAN EAGLES... THOUSANDS STRONG! College men of nerve! Girls { who love them! Drama! Romance! | Adventure! 5 Novas : A 20th Century-Fox Picture RANDOLPH “SCOTT- FOSTER - LINDSAY MARY HEALY - ROBERT SHAW - GEORGE ERNEST KANE RICHMOND - JANE DARWELL - MAXIE ROSENBLOOM A wit PRESTON MARGARET COSMOPOLITAN PRODUCTION Executive Producer Sol M. Wurtzel E LE oTI ON RETU H N | County Controller Westrick, D 373 345 MacDougall, R 307 149 (Continued from first page) Clerk of Courts County Commissioner Wess, Db. 377 345 McCloskey, D 228 25| Heslon, B m= Hollern, D 408 343 Cor ua, Bo¢, 3 3 Tomas os iid McDermott, D 408 381 : | Killius, R 265 115 Ny+ % “ria | County Surveyor NEW RECORDER OF DEEDS West. BR. Pro. 480 227 | ; | Graff, Soc 98 86 | Justice of the Peace Gorsuch, D 341 313 Gorsuch, R 266 108 | | School Director | { Ott, D 281 243 | | Overberger, D, 360 294 | | Rowland, R 283 129 | | Litzinger, R 351 239 | Auditor | Young, D 471 396 | Maurer, R . 216 102 | High Constable Powes, D .. oi 332 249 | Burkey, R . 311 227 Constable Powes D ; 281 : Jenkins R . 0 . 366 5 i Burkey D ..... as 342 CLARK POWELL Burkey, BR... .. ... 134 RE-ELECTED AS = CORONER PATRICK McDERMOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOHN THOMAS, JR. NEW CLERK OF COURTS Il i il i JOSEPH C. WESS Council Blatt, D 380 Haluska, D 299 Nehrig, R 348 Welty, R ... . 263 Little, D Holl / 271 Whiteford, R. ..... 26 PROTHONOTARY AGAIN JOHN L. HITE Assesser ——— 302 335 — 212 168 A DISTRICT Judge of Elections W. STEPHENS MAYER ATTORNEY Mulligan, D . 346 Mulligan, R 259 John J. Bender, D 384 G. C. Bender R . 110 Inspector of Elections Fisher, D ......0...... 343 Murray, R .... .. 299 Senita, D . 351 Gwynn, R 144 NEW COUNTY TREASURER DR. 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