thousands of tons are stored away in ASAI SAAR i SY | ES — NO. 12 A A BO a PATTON, CAMBRIA CO, PA, FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 1918. HOME TALENT PLAY NEXT TUESDAY AHRernates. Dick Marsh, Barneshorn, Waiter M. McCoy, Patton Zeke Roguski, Ashville Anthony Bently, Ashville. Quite a number of young men of District No. 4 who Are in the rational draft are taking advan tage of the privilege of enlisting their services in the Spruce Production Branch of the Aviation Section Fina! rehearsals are being held for the home talent play “The Girls Over Here” which will be given under the direction of Mrs. Ray E. Brown on Wednesday, March 6th, for the bene. fit of the Community Fund, which pro vides for Patton's sons who are now at the front. This is an intensely patriotic play. more than a piece of dramatic g--it Wm a call to Nal Written in strong descriptive On Tuesday of next week 27 more men of District No. 4 of the National Selective Bervice Army will leave here for Vamp Lee, Petersburg, Va. The names and addresses of these men and the 4 alternates are as fol- Jows: Nicholas N. Peters, Spangler . Crnwford Nelson, Patton Andrew Jacobs, Patton. Percy Beavers, Patton. writs LR Rem ice, why ie, HERE MARCH 6TH : fen THE WAR AND THE RED CROSS That county in the pres ent war who voluntarily or involun. tarily places her young boys on the firing line. But that county has won in the present war, whose boys and girls are behind the firing line doing their big bit with their practical help- fulness and their wonderful tion of is maki wid of tday and steady citizens for tomorrow has lost The following report has bien sub hoy felt thet they should mitted by Mr. Wm. H Sandford, thing to show their interest Treasurer of the American Red Cross boyw at the front und in Re Johnstown Chapter, Patton Aaxiliary, of this Government. If every | and gives a clear conception of the it the community would - financial condition of the local organi. same spirit, what cotild we not inspira. | oon | Lai —— Traly this war | GUESS CARE YymiDS molding our BEN RED “n Mrs, Trigalet and Mes troduced a very novel ides pat riakiem Johniatfermn Chapter, ard ng Fen YOURE | Rocoived mem WAIT tn anlid The Fag rahi Received from SOU2 fy Ray Lithgow, Flinton. Joseph Anzilotto, Barneshoro, Fito Sisto, Barnesboro. Joseph Lodge, Jr, Patton George E. Bherdon, Patton, R. D. Rudolph Semelsherger, Hastings. Richard E. Delorior, Dyeart, Juhn Dorke, Barnesboro. George Duychack, Spangler. Leonard E. Kutruff, Flinton Jay W. Rodkey, Spangler. Frunk Fuicone, Barnesboro. Raymond B. Meredith, Spangler. Peter Rubus, Hastings. Ernest R. Peterwon, Hastings Salvatore Duca, Saxman. .Heury J. Manion, Frugality. Andrew Johnson, Emeigh. Dennis F. Horn, Dysart. -Jobn 8. Litzinger, Ashville. . jit tells the story of the wonderful Bpruce is the only wood, so far as is yet known, that comes up to the tests of service in the construction of air- ships. Therefore there is a very ur. gent demand for this timber for im- mediate use an dthe government enlisting the services of all the men they can get who are fitted for this work. The Indies of Patton Red Cross! Organization sre grepured to furnish | each of the local boys with comfort kits, their part in the world war right up to the minute in women's work, which is the everywhere. There is need afd de- mand for an appeal in dramatic form, | and the publishers of this bewigtifal little play, | quirements. | young women, It toilivgr of Kaz brought feel that tx sll re The cast cul ls for eight | each doing her bit in . cheerful manner. full of en. aml a pair of henvy |, iss. and Jove of home and coun We trust that the friends of jer Into the aidlogue, the author has these boys will advise them of this neatly woven a summary of results fact. stories of real deeds “over thers,” It is an inspiring sotry, always digni- fied and cheerful The scone is nid in the living room of the home of Mrs. David, in which the girls are gathered to do Red Cross work and help Uncle Sam. Mrs. Da- vis, who is the wife of a Grand Army man is greatly advanced in age but still vigorous. This part is very skill. fully played by Miss Frances Mur. ray. Ethel, her niece, a pretty, lively American girl, Margaret Frank; Vir- ginia, a junior Red (ross nurse, Ruth | Noonan; Madge, a happy-go-lucky, rather slangy American girl, with a warm, hearty personality, Clair Mo.’ rey; Vera, who has secured a com. , mission to drive an ambulance, Ors | McCully; Babe, good natured and : | penetrating and a postman, Goldie excess flour also forbids the purchase | Allison; Norah, a pathetic little figure, : parentage, Margaret Koi wheat ict by & beamehold. These are Dolly, out of harmony with Yorba ct stays taken to compel | panions, & selfish dragyler inclined to use economy in the be disloyal, Marie Fisher. The story yh itself is very interesting and each girl 8 tremendous WO | iy oruving herself very clever ia the part sasigned to ber. Tickets will be put on sale almost : especially wheat, and to! | immediately and when the canvassers hold this ex- educate the housewives how to do... to you, BUY! You dare not re- of the United wartime cooking. Hore than 20000 fuse. Think that it is not only for id men, women and children of Penn. ,\ Red Cross, but for our own Pat. AS order is intended to include sylvania will be unloosed by the food ton laddies, who have offered their n Borough, Thomas’ Mills, Eck- administration as orstors and dem- very selves, while you are asked only os Mills, Seldom Seen, Relliera, onstrators in the campaign. the price of a ticket. If the canvas. anything just so you BUY. SUBSCRIBE TO THE COURIER * simple, sWHRlers, socks. We wish to take this opportunity of saying that the work of these good ladies should receive the earnest en. dorsement and hearty sopponn of (every loyal citizen of this section. ! i THRIFT STAMP AND WAR STAMP CERTIFICATE CAMPAIGN During the coming week a special effort wil be made to put Patton on the map with the hope that we can | put our allotment over the top. Bat few of our people realize the real im- portance of this campaign. This is a campaign that will add millions to the savings of our people and at the same time help the Government to win this war, [It costs you mething, Will Win the War” will be pasted everywhere. Wagons, motorcars and (every kind of vehicle will carry the (slogan in their journeys. Vi you have all to gain and nothing to { addresses will be given ut every kind lose, and at the same time FUU Are of a public gathering. All stores | epcouraging your children to prictice complain | will display cards and cartoons. set- | economy. Soe far, Cambria (County our govern. ting forth the foad situation. Teach- has not made a very ereditable show. asks us to eat sparingly of ers will impress upon their pupils | ing, but this week it is to be hoped or require that we save fuel. the need of conservation that the result of this campaign will hy Shad some inspired pro. | “Home Cards,” for display in the | put us in lead of the rest. The aver. words to convince kitchens, will be distributed to all age for Cambria County is only about without sacrificing, | houseboids. Food conservation pledge | $0c per capits. Some cities show an war. Unless cards will be given to houscholders | average of over $200. Why should meat, fats and | to hang in their front windows as a | not we? Lt fantitis we ennnot | testament to their loyalty and agree-| The merchants Germany will be ment to save food. asked to | “How shall we bake with these | change. If you gu to the store and e public to state its | substitute cereals ‘we are asked to bay 75 worth of goods and hand dings, I am taking | u use?” housewives are demanding. the merchant a $1.00 bill, ask him in our campaign Demonstration kitchens will be | give you a 20¢ Thrift Stamp in the state to change This will help you aml help ine. If next May, | answer this question in a hundred the United States. ourselves with- th- | practical ways. Back of the dough. pours, rolling pins and other para- householders phernalia of the miniature kitchens d uny consideration of | will be representatives of women's ’ in their greed to have | organizations te show how to make sy | wartime breads. Americans sometimes of town will be give Thrift Stamps in T * THRIFT STAMP CAMPAIGN Have vou started the fread to wealth and encoursipd his natural tendencies to patriotism by buying hima a Thrift Stamp. If you are not familiar with the plan, call either Bank or the Pest Office and will be expliined to von your child on Housewives who at- 14 “e at A a A SNA SUBSCRIBE TO THE COURIER wi itive is » avif-conutituted tive who owes it to his nation, Advertise your wants in The Courier response of the women of America to | inf a hutmanatarinn sympathy, | instilled into the minds gratitude from Aghting men | how to keep the work than pride that we ford which (of the high school: | suits for the elves and 9 for the brow. true spirit of democracy, whieh is in truth; the of helpfulness and | er ’ So Sg ph : § brotherly consideration combined with Recelvod i hed BE cubser ptions and souls of | | Received from Guniers] Pub. They are ¥ A {00.00 | post week for helping the Red On 1.089 00 | DY baking a Guess Cake and Co people to guess what was o ag The cake was very in appearance and those who 2 126.44 | | fortunate enough to get a piece of it = | my that it was a marvel of . | lenge from a culinary standpoint, but’ there was something in the cake that | they could not eat, which proved to be a curtain fixture. Of course it goes without saying that nobody would guess wn article such as the above mentioned in a cake which was haked : cord Grange pir fro Mining SOR IR young American lenrning | ¥ He snle fo ¥ them * {Donations GUrRCY. It is with something a little more consider the rec. | our local high school boys | rand girls have made in doing their | | share to insure a permanent victory | for democracy. Not only is it the! practical resoits which count: but | surely the fine spirit of willingness’ ting Club and eagerness to help, even to sacri- | Men tonshue fice which is an inspiration in itself, | Dance and must take root in the very hearts and rt souls of the boys and girls and must Tm ’ oT ee develop characters which will make Red Cross Sunefit the future men and women ready and Reill Anda 1 i prepared to meet life's duties gladly y use and efficiently. The patriotic work of our boys and girls covers a large field. The school owns liberty bonds to the value of $100. $150 has been given to the Y. M. C. A. War Work fund and $110 has been given to the K. of C. War fund. $106 bas been con- | tributed to the loeal organization of Red for the banwfit of the Pat. ton Boys in the country’s service There remains in the treasury of the Junior Red Cross $60.46 : Over $400 has been invested Lv the Chapter ic contri. pupils of the public schools in the War! 7" "08 Saving Stamps. These setriotic vit | Paid w and investments show “hat our wi ger Red and girls from the Little six your olds! %9VPEr . to our high school pupils are surely | FoM Elizabeth Som. lined up on the mpht side. erville, stenogra- Within 27 weeks over $1,000 has| Phic services. been deposited in ihe Thrift Savings | Balance in hand account. Many of the depositors have bough War Saving Stamps with their thrift savings. By March first, the following articles will he tompleted by the girls of the Junior Red Cross (100 woenters, 3 searfs, 0 puiny of socks, 20 pairs of wristiets. 25 hel. | Johnstown chapter mets, 43 towels, 16 pairs of bed socks, | 8 ¢ Membership 13 pairs of operstings legyings, 10 Received from suits of pajamas, 1 afghan. In the Johestown chapter i play "The Miswr's Dream.” which the ifvoiced 10-10-17. children meeently gave, the follow. Received fro sale of ing costumes were made by the girls | Needles Mrs. 9 cat suits, Mertens Received Wentz school "Concord grange $1ap- per tant ec Tea Li Red Cross supper IM BE. church fenti. i oval Young Ladies Knit ‘ } M3 Od & Pucific i, 31h Mas 32.84 132.00 20 the cake was offered for sale, which was purchased by Mm. lot, total receipts of seme being which were turned over to the org zation. a This only adds to the many thin we have already said g Cinch 183.549 8.43 24.185 School entertainment by Miss Witrner . 80.00 : Denlin- Crome Bika, » SOL Oo EDicte hope te pul isk a fail a dl complete: list, We trust you have » ready sub meribed, if not, kindly pay «sur sabe 10.00 scription to Mr. M.D. Beare: in order £219 34 that the organization will =ot be dew en REM 4 Ved, 35 they need the naey badly Patton Auxillary. They aiso advise us tha: there are Received from still & number of our pens ¢ whe do Johnstown chapter not seem We have waited up © the fact a ¢ donations that there is a responsibility resting Received from wg &% They »” aon Sts sy to do something to help this great work. The reports throuh the press of the last few days indicated that our bogs in France are 198 20 As wo -~ & vis 15.00 from fies, and & dress and cap for the servant. The girls also made the iarge high school servie flag which contains 19 stars. 34838 renee aff | 381.868 Provkatrmemenis. Pd. Johnstown hep ter-—hill wurrend- ered Pd. Leonard lLacue Pd. Bon Ton store . Pd C F. Piet Coa. | Pd. Kusner’s store Pd. Parnell Cowher Wy Co - Star Print. Co Denlinger Dros. i Pd. Patten Fire Co rent pa Mrs WH. Den. i iRgrer - wan EIN TS ale Mes A D Ben. nett, postage | Balarce on hand WARNING FOR MERCHANTS Loca! Food Admintsartor, EJ Calshan Bas received a notice from the state headquarters, calling at. tention to the regulation which pro. hibits merchants from ndvertising | wheat four and sugar. The state ad- muinustrator has been advised that! jo mercharts in some parts of Pennsyl- vania have not heeded these regula. | tions. There is a heavy penalty at. tached for wvislation Mr. Calahan | states that so far as the Patton mer. chants are concerend they are com. piying with the regulation but that in | some other parts of Central Penn. | sylvania there are violations and he | desires to sound a warming. Bota | the sugar and the flour situstions seem likely to improve but hoarding | by housewives must be strictly guard. | : ed aguinst {$13 FO RTHE RED CROSS EARNED | BY MRS. JAMES PELTON AND HER BOY evenings age, Mrs. James 112.04 49.19% 24.54 5.02 9.5% a Dk question, “Am | in that clas?” S08 #0, come over on our side and help this good work along. A complete list of every contributor will be published in the next issue of this paper. Watch for it and see if your name is on the list. Examine it carefully and see whose name does not appenr and constitute yourself a commitiee of one to interview the delinquents and ask them why they are not doing their part. 10.46 | Pd $1,381 88 SANDFORD, Treasurer. 19IR, WM. i Patton. Pa. r 31, NOTICE TO PARENTS OF BOYS ENTERING UNITED STATES SERVICE NOTICE tage books have arrived and are | sale at the following places: § i Pelton gave a luncheon at her home Grange National Bank, First National | for which a small charge was made, Bank, Post Office, and Gunn's Dn ug the roceipts of which were $7.50. She Store i also made a very nice guilt which was chanced off by her put of which | they realized $7 making the total Is DEAD | receipts $15.04, whieh were turned al. Albert | the Bod © Land af Melntyre, an altercation | bays oe bai an bh ul The ladies of the Patton Red Cross Auxiliary are now prepared to fur. nish each of the boys with a sweater who may or who have aiready entered the service of the United States. You wil kindly hand in the name of any ore who his not already been supplied to the undersigned vr to any of the members of the local Rud Crong As. and vou will he furnished with the request that Too much cannot be said concern. you Sarward same promptly to the : the ‘work done by these good peo- | proper address. H. DENLINGER, ‘ple. Special empbasie should be ld | Ww. Fc : A, A a <M fact it derdonstrates i ha irran Pa A —————. ) Reveral MAN SHOT IN FRAC AS OVER GIRL. Pa. Feb. aged IH vears, shot during at that ph ay, EA INDIANA, Maruca, wha IVER To I ahizie % ER Carry arn | lary 3 Saike fai was o¥Yr a girl e ii res, mst night 2 3PL RF Peow ® oo tied in the bis na hos » Pax Ak - big that ak Coad Sele draiteds to leave clearly that where there's a wall! here next Tuesday. | there's un way. Mrs. Pelton and her Advertise your wants in The Couriee
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