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Thursday, June 17th, 1943,
PATTON BRIEFS
Father's Day will be observed on
Sunday next, June 20th.
Miss Genevieve Kline, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. David Kline of Has-
tings, and Thomas Turnbull, son of
William Turnbull, of Johnstown, were
married on June 2nd by the Rev. G.
W. Nicely, D. D., pastor of the First
Lutheran Church in Johnstown. Miss
Isabel Turnbull and Boyd Turnbull,
sister and brother of the bridegroom,
were the attendants. Mrs. Turnbull is
a graduate of the Hastings High Sch-
ool and co-partner of the Dolly and
Genevieve Beauty Shoppe in Swank
Building, Johnstown. Mr. Turnbull is
an employee of the Bethlehem Steel
Co.
Cpl. Melvin Gardner, “Peck,” of
Drew Field, Fia., is spending a fif-
teen day furlough with his mother,
Mrs. Gladys Gardner of Magee ave-
nue.
A heavy rainstorm of last Sunday
afternoon did some damage to crops
in the northern part of Cambria
County.
The front of the American Legion
Building on Magee avenue, has been
replenished with a coat of paint and
presents an attractive appearance.
The State Highway Department
has started work on the widening of
Route 36 from the Carrolltown bor-
cugh line to the intersection of the
new Ebensburg road sonth of Stritt-
matter’s Corner.
Join the Patton Sportsmen's Asso-
ciation when solicited to do so. The
annual fee is only 50 cents per year.
If you do any hunting or fishing you |
should particularly make it a point
to take out a membership.
The annual feast of Corpus Christi
falls on June 24th, but will be observ-
ed in the Catholic Churches on Sun-
day, June 27t. At Carrolltown where
the annual procession through the
cemetery, has attracted Catholics and
visitors for many years, the proces-
sion will be held as usual, weather
permitting.
July 4th falls on Sunday this year
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FATHER'S DAY
SUNDAY - MAY
BATH ROBES, LOUNGE
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[ ana wilt Be Jegally observed on Mon-
| day, July 5th,
Patton's swimm:ng pool is proving
|a Mecca for the younger generation
these days, as well as some of our
residents who are not so young.
Don't overlook the fact that the
Simpsons’ Studios will on Tuesday of
next week, present in conjunction
with the reguar screen show, at the |
Grand Theatre, Patton, their entirely |
new “Victory Show.” There'll be new |
costumes, new numbers, new girls. |
Each number will be gay and excit-
ing, and will demonstrate the talent
of young people you know, both from |
Patton and the north of Cambria
County. It will be a timely and a
thrilling show. And all at the regu-
lar admission prices. The screen fea-
ture of the evening will be “Laugh |
Your Blues Away.”
Aviation Cadet G. Skurky surpris-
ed his parents when he came in from |
Delaware, Ohio, for a week end visit
Cadet Skurky is stationed at Ohio
Wesleyan University, where the Na- |
vy Air Corps has set up a prelimin- |
ary pre-flight school. Cadet Skurky |
has completed the 12 weeks’ course
there and is awaiting orders to
transfer to “War Training School”,
where he will receive flying instruc-
tions with light trainer planes. From |
W. T. S., the Naval Cadets are trans-
ferred to Pre-Flight and Primary ba- |
ses, where additional schooling and |
training in Navy Fighter planes 1s
given. According to Cadet Skurky,
Naval Aviation opportunities are
many, the food is good, quarters are
better, and the officers are the best.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Skurky of Palmer avenue, who have
two other boys in the service: Cpl
Gene Skurky, with the Second Ar-
mored Division, somewhere in Africa,
and Pvt. Ronald J. Skurky, who is
stationed at Fort Benjamin Harris-
cn, Indiana.
The services at the First Baptist
Church on Sunday evening next will
be in charge of the Juniors of the
Church. A special program will be
presented ,including a playlet.
Seaman Second Class Robert Al-
bright, of Sampson, New York, spent
a seven day furlough with his father,
Russell Albright.
Seaman Second Class Edgar Ves-
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‘Old Bill’ Fights On
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STANDING beside “Old Bill,” Amer-
ican flying fortress in England, is
British Captain Bruce Bairnse-
father, creator of the famous care
toon character of World War 1. The
fortress, just back from a sky bat-
tle, bears a portrait of ‘Old Bill’
himself. (International)
covi has returned to his station at
Sampson, N .Y., after spending a
furlough with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Yahner of
this place have received word from
their son, Technical Sgt. Charles
Yahner, that he has been advanced
to the grade of Staff Sergeant. The
former Patton young man is located
at Fort Dix, N, J.
| A pocket book was found on Ma-
| gee avenue, containing a key and a
sum of money. Owner can have same
by calling at Dr. Murray’s office.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Dietrick have
received word from their son, First
Lieutenant Emery A .Dietrick, that
he is recuperating from an operation
in the 38th General Hospital, Cairo,
Egypt. Emery knew he was in need
of surgical care for several weeks
| but he felt that he had to see the
| African campaign through to the fin-
ish. He had an active part in it, and
| states that he is glad he stuck it out.
{ He says it came with a bang—and a
| loud one: After the celebrations, last-
| ing two days, and on the assurapce
| that he wouldn't be sent home, S
he wanted to be on hand for the next
move, he was sent by plane to Cairp,
and submitted to the operation. e
is most enthusiastic about the expert
care he received from both doctors
and nurses and found particular plea-
sure in being under the care of doc-
tors and nurses from Pennsylvania, a
nurse of whom was from Tyrone. Up-
on his discharge from the hospital,
| and while still undergoing a rest cure
| he hopes io visit Jerusalem and oth-
| er interesting places in and around
the Holy Land. Lieut. Dietrick is the
| Pilot of a P-40 Pursuit Plane some-
| where in Africa.
| Pvt. Leonard Yahner of Camp Mec-
Cain, Mississippi, is spending a ten
| day furlough with his father, Will-
iam Yahner.
Mrs. Adeline Cunningham left for
Chicago last week, where she is vis-
| iting her two daughters, Sister Ben-
ita and Sister Joanna.
Mrs. Wililam Miller and Miss Jan-
ice Deipierre are visiting the former's
| brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Patterson in Oil City.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Patterson of
| Oil City, announce the birth of a
| daughter. The Pattersons are former
| residents of Patton.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold a card and bingo party in
the Community hall on Monday ev-
ening, June 21st. Lunch will be ser-
ved. Admission is 25 cents.
Stephen Jacobs is visiting in Phil-
adelphia with his daughter, June, who
is a student nurse in the Jefferson
Hospital, as well as with his mother,
Mrs. Mary Jacobs, and sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens an-
Spangler hospital on Monday,
14th.
FOR SALE—1934 Chevrolet Coupe
in good condition, good tires. Also Ed-
ison Victrola. Inquire 705 Beech ave.
Pvt. Albert Burkey, of Camp Mec-
Cain, Miss., is spending a thirteen |
day furlough with his parents, Mr. |
and Mrs. S. J. Burkey of Linwood |
Avenue. {
Lt. Andrew Choby (jg.), of Samp-|
son, N. Y., spent several days with |
his parents this week. |
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Piano Recital Is Given.
Pupils of Miss Helen Brown, local |
music instructor, held a piano recital
on Tuesday evening, June 15th, the
June
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Bender; arantelle, (Heller), Anne Lo-| tpick presided at the organ
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The bride wore a white satin gown
uise Cooper; Invitation to the Dance
(Von Weber), Alphretta Hobbs; Ma-| and a finger tip veil and carried a
gram follows: Piano duet, Home on |drilena, (Wachs), Gretchen McCann: white prayer book arranged with g
the Range (Wallis), Elaine and Cor- | La Zingana, (Bohm), Nancy Little: | shower of gardenias and streamers,
Master of Ceremonies being Fred B.
Buck, Jr. of Carrolltown. The pro-
rine Hoover; March of the Wee Folk, | Polka de Concert, (Bartlett), Sally The bridesmaid, Miss Bernice Bake
(Gaynor), Donna McDevitt; Tripping | Lee Dietrick; Duet, Airs from II Tro- | er, sister of the bride, wore a peach
Along, (Thompson), Corrine Hoover; | vatore, V(erdi), Nancy Little and | gown and shoulder length veil are
Little March, (Wright), Ronald Stol- | Sally L. Dietrick. ranged with a cononet and carried an
tz; May Breezes, (Rolseth), Sally| Another group of pupils will be |arm bouquet of yellow roses.
Little; Birds in the Woods, (Anth-| presented in a recital in Spangler on Earl Dietrick of Patton, brother
ony), Joanne Albright; Valse Petite, | June 22nd. of the bridegroom, was best man,
(Ketterer), Phyllis Wilkinson; Itali-| HR REE A wedding dinner was served at
an Song, (Tschaikowsky), Alvin Vez- | $i a | the Baker home. After a weddin
za; Triumphal March, (Oesten), Vic- In Sonor Roll Now ot Ss. Hotior. trip, the newlyweds wil make ee
tor Scott; Vocal duet, Evening Song, | Roll of last week, when the names of | Pome in Cleveland, where Mr. Dies
(England), Joanne Albright and Sal-| 652 servicemen and women of the | tFiCK is employed.
ly Little; Chapel Chimes, (Rolfe), El-| Patton community were listed, that| Mrs. Dietrick is a graduate of the
aine Hoover; Tyrolliene, Rose Mary | total now reads at 657. The following | Hastings High School, and Mr. Dies
Dietrick; Ocean Blue, (Rolfe), Lois| have since entered the service, or| trick is a Patton High School gradu-
Bender; Wood Nymphs, (Rea), Shir- | were omitted last week: | ate. Mrs. Dietrick had been employs
ley Ryan; The Dreamer, (Gradi), | Wa rs 3 | ed by the state at Harrisburg.
: yne Winslow, Walter L. Adams,
Joyce Hobbs; Dorothy, (Smith), El-| Walter Squires. Philip E. Crooks, and hens
eanor Dunbar; Neapolitan Song, (Ts-| Michael Steve. [ Trinity Methodist Church.
chiakowsky), Catherine Noel; Beau-
pp Sunday, June 20th, 9:45 A. M.~
Dietrick-Baker. “The Church at Study.” Theme fo
Rustic Dance, (Howell), Betty Her- he day is “Who Is A Christian ” \
: : t
. on ted Miss Mary Louise Baker, daughter |
man; Spinning Song, (Ellmenrieich), : y ! 8 | 10:30 A. M.—“The Church at Wor
Jerry Dunegan; Giant's March. | of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Baker of Has- | or
: ae | ship.” We shall loo
(Mack), Billy Albright; Hawaiian | \ngs, ad Robert Distal, Son { “Beliefs of lh h 2t ome ohithe
Twilight, (Tiemann), Matilda Horn; | ton, were united in marriage Tues-| 6:30 P. M.—Methodist Youth Fel.
Forest oices, (Cooke), Ronald Die- | qay morning at nine o'clock in St. | lowship. Devotional Leader is Ralph
trick; Vocal duets, (Selected), Jane| Bernard's Catholic church, Hastings. | Wilkinson; discussion leader is Mrs,
Cooper and Rose Bearer; Valse In- | The Rev. incent Schlemmer, O. S. B., | Thomas McKee.
termezzo, (Rolseth), Nevada Lenglet; | pastor, read the service, and sang the| 7:30 P. M.—Evening Service
Scarf Dance, (Chaminade), Patty | Nuptial High Mass. Christine Die- | Wednesday, June 23, 7:30,
| week service.
tiful Dreamer, (Foster), Dick Lowes;
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