AT NORTH CAMBRIA'S BEST AND LARGEST WEEKLY Reflecting the Interests of All Communities of It's Coverage. the UNION PRESS-COURIER Cer Pi rtral Press and King ctorial, Comics, Sports VOL. 52. NO. 50. DISCHARGED GI GAN REGISTER FOR VOTE UP UNTIL ELECTION New Court Ruling Will Benefit An Undetermined Number of Ex-Servicemen A court ruling that gecently dis- charged servicemen are entitled to register right up until Election Day may make the ballot avail- able to an undetermined number of Pennsylvanians at the November 6 election this year. The State Election Bureau dis- closes without comment it is re- ferring county election officials to an order by the Delaware County Court to answer queries about reg- istration of ex-servicemen after the September 15 deadline for en- rollment of civilian voters. In a letter to Thomas F. Long, director of the elections bureau, Judges A. D. McDade, Harold L. Ervin and Henry G. Sweeney ad- vised that they had ruled that “qualified electors in actual mili- tary service may vote,” under the law, “hut should a member of the armed forces be released during the 30 days preceding a primary election, his right to vote would be forfeited; hence, it is only logi- ca! to assume that the Legislature did not intend to disfranchise ser- vicemen and women during such a period. It is therefore the duty of the courts and county board of el- ections to make it as convenient as possible for returning veterans to take their place in community life by permitting them to register even to the day of the election. The opinion, written by Judge McDade, found that the residence requirements for registration are “directory and not mandatory and that the constitutional right to vote, provided the voter meets other requirements, overrides the Legislature's establishment of cer- tain deadlines for registering. SOLDIERS, SAILORS DISCHARGES LISTED Soldiers Cpl. Claeo A. Rose, Revloc. 1st Lt. James J. Doran, Spang- ler. Pfc. John J. Duke, Barnesboro RD 1 ; Sgt. Mike Putcakulish, Colver. Staff Sgty Paul L. Kutruff, Flin- ton. Sgt. Robert J. Callahan, Car- rolltown. . Sgt, Marino J. Fulchiero, Cou- re ARR A RA Sia oe Pvt. Donald J. Ball, Coupon. Pfc. Charles R. Shurella, Patton. Pvt. Waldo L. Brown, Penn Run R.D.1. : Master Sgt. Amato F. Basile, Barnesboro. : Pfc. Leroy Cox, Gallitzin R. D. T.5 Paul J. Dreier, Gallitzin R. D1 T-4 Cornelius M. Dunn, Nick- town. Pvt. town. Pfc. James C. Mansfield, Ash- ville. T-5 Adam G. Turek, Patton. Pfc. Theodore Keating, Cherry Tree R. D. 3. Pfc. Joe J. Magyar, Colver. Sgt. Samuel J. Diguardi, Ebens. burg R. D. Pfc. Carl P. Koller, Cherry Tree RD 1 : Pfc. Donald Sutton, Hastings. Sgt. Michael R. Matish, Fallen- timer R. D. Cpl. Ralph J. Binder, Barnes- bero. 1st Lt. Adrian E. Kibler, Has- tings. Pfc. Andrew Senko, Patton. Pfc. Clair M. Swartz, Hastings Michael Dindois, Carroll- B.D. 2. Cpl. Richard J. Tronzo, Spang- ler. T-5 John A. Psioda. Patton R. D. Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Chiado, Barnesboro. Flight Officer James G. Norton, Nicktown. T-4 Harry Griffith, Cherry Tree R.D1. Staff Sgt. Robert D. Becker, Sp- angler. Tech. Sgt. Stanley A. Bodek, Sp- angler. T-5 Harry R. Campbell, Barnes- boro. Staff Sgt. Rocco J. Adamo, Bar- neshoro. Tech. Sgt. Marsteller. Sgt. Freeman P. Caretti, Patton. Pfc. Michael D. Owatt, Revloc. Sgt. Blair C. Miller, Hastings R. D1 Sgt. boro. Pfc. Clarence W. Frye, Fallen- timber. ' Sailors Leroy C. Wasser, gunner’s mate first class, Elmora. George A. Vrana, Richard Scollon, Barnes- SHOTGUN SHELLS STILL SAID IN SHORT SUPPLY Shotgun shells will continue in short supply until after the peak of the hunting season this fall. Manufacturers are making shells in increased volume because of the greater lead allotments, but can’t get them to market in time to fire at this year’s ducks. But by Dec. 1, a war production board official predicts, supplies will be about normal. Current sup- plies are only about half the nor- mal requirements. “Enough lead has been allocated to bring production to a high level by the end of the year,’ WPB said. The agency saw only a “possibil- ity” of easing in late fall the pres- ent limitation of eight boxes of “ammo” to a hunter. Farmers, ranchers and trappers can get sup- plementary amounts. ROBERT OVERBERGER GRADUATE DENTIST Robert Earl Overberger, son of Dr .and Mrs. B. J. Overberger of N. Fifth Ave. Patton, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry on September 26. The well-known Patton man was an honor student and was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Na- tional Honorary Dental Fraternity. He has been presented with a key, the symbol of that organization. Dr. Overberger has accepted a for duty at San Diego, California, on October 25. PATTON FIREMEN T0 INSPECT BORO PROPERTIES SOON In Connection With Annual Fire-Prevention Week to Begin Next Monday As has been the usual custom in the past several years, the Patton Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, some- time next week will conduct an in- spection of properties throughout the borough, in the ccncerted ef- fort all over the Nation to remove fire hazards. You are asked to assist them by your full cooperation when fire- men come to inspect your property. Fire Chief James Blake has also announced that new cards listing fire signals and other information will be distributed to the homes by the Patton fireman. To report a fire in Patton dial 3111, or any of the following; La- cue & Jones Service Station, (day only) 2821; Ted Ott, 3793; Harvey Mulligan, 2735; George Lehman, 5692: William O'Leary, 3432, or the Patton Boro Office day only) 3141. When calling an alarm, give yeur telephone number, who you are, and the location you are call- ing from. This information is a Must. No mercy under penalty of law, will be given to any person found guilty of turning in a false alarm. Chief Blake announced that the Patton firemen wish to thank all for their past cooperation. He sug- gested that citizens watch disposal of all matches and lighted objects. Proper fuses should be used in all electrical circuits and all electrical appliances should be turned off when not in use. use of gaso- ~~ -He urges care inthe use line and other inflammable liquids, and stated that there is great dan- ger in defective flues and chim- neys. Hot ashes should be kept in netal containers only. Patton Fire Co., No. 1, urges all to be careful with fire, and never to hesitate calling them when they are needed. Patton A&P Super Market Remodeled The A & P Super Market, which has been under repairs for the past several weeks, is now completed. The Patton store has been com- pletely remodeled, redecorated and equipped with new fixtures. Every effort has been made to make shopping a real pleasure for vou. Every consideration has been given to save you time and steps. The A & P offer all your food needs conveniently gathered to- gether under one roof. You'll find marketing much easier—and a lot thriftier, too. Yes, you can shop in one stop. What's more, you'll make worth while savings. They invite you to come and visit their newly remodeed store. Come in and inspect it. Truly, youll find the new Patton A & P Super Market a revelation. CAMBRIA LEADING IN PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Cambria County, with 32 paro- chial schools, leads in the enroll- ment of students in the 52 elemen- tary schools in the five counties of the Diocese of Altoona, according to a report released by Rev. Fran- cis A. McNelis, diocesan superin- tendent. The report shows that 10,265 pupils have been registered in the diocese with Cambria County claiming a total of 6,533, or more than half. In addition to the regular pupils there are 14 special pupils and 31 kindergarten children that bring the total school enrollment up to 10,310. The pupils are under the direction of 276 classroom teachers with an average grade enrollment of 37 pupils. The school personnel also includes five non-teaching principals, eight special music teachers and two special teachers. DRAFTED TO SERVICE Eleven men, registered with the Cambria County Selective Service Board 1, with headquarters in Cresson, have been called for in- duction into the armed forces as the board’s October quota. They are: Leroy William Storm, Cresson. Merrill Clinton Potter, Cresson. David P. Brought, Mountaindale. Ralph F. Waskmonski, Coupon. John Vincent Calandra, Cresson. Paul Floyd Woods, Patton. Jerrald Lundberg, Cresson. Joseph John Cretin, Akron, O. David Russell Chase, Gallitzin. Edward Hugh Kinter, Cresson. Theodore Kalwasinski, Portage. commission as a Lieutenant (j.g8.) | in the U. S. Navy, and will report | COUNTY FIREMEN ASK USE OF OCD MEDICAL TRAILERS Also Want First Chance to Buy Medical Supplies Carried on Air Drill Vehicles At a mmeting of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Cambria County and Vicinity last Thursday evening in Cover Hill Fire Hall ar- rangements were made to ask the County Commissioners for permis- sion to use the trailers formerly used for the mobile mechanical units by the Office of Civilian De- fense. Firenien said that approximately 10 of the trailers, which are equip- ped as mobile medical units, now are being stored in fire halls in the county. When they are turned over o the commissioners by the Cam- bria County Office of Civilian De- fense, the firemen will ask for the loan of them to be used to trans- | port boats to scenes of disaster. It was pointed out by firemen that the county commissioners purchased the trailers shortly af- ter the outbreak of the war and they were usgd in various drills and air-raid practices during the war. However, the Llrailers have been idle for the past few months. The firemen also will ask the County Commissioners for the first chance to buy the medical supplies carried on the trailers. The res- pective companies, which seek the permission to use the vehicles, also desire to purchase the supplies. Members of the Richland Town- ship Fire Co. announced at the meeting the purchase of two pump- er: formerly used at the naval training center at Bedford Springs Hotel. The firmen plan to place the trucks in service this week. The Richland fire company will be admitted to membership in the county organization at the next meeting, Thursday evening, Octo- ber 25, at Ferndale Fire Hall. The schedule of meeting dates for 1946 also will be fixed during the October meetings. During the meeting representa- tives from 23 of the 32 companies in the organization discussed plans for revising the by-laws during the 1946 convention to prohibit the el- ection to any office of any man not attending more than 50 per cent of the county meetings. Refreshments were served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Cover Hill Fire Co. NICKTOWN-SPANGLER “ROAD IN SAD SHAPE Spangler-Carrolltown Highway Also Butt of Criticism Travelling between some of the towns in North Cambria is be- coming a feat in itself, as you well know if you've had occasion to drive between Spangler and Nick- town or Carrolltown and Spangler recently. Conditions are especially deplor- | able on the Spangler-Nicktown thorofare, for more than a year ago plans were adopted to give this road a coating of asphalt—but where is it? Citizens using it have become so enraged that a petition is being filed with the State High- way Department to ascertain the trouble and have the conditions remedied. It's easy to imagine how another winter like the last cne would really “fix things up.” Carrolltown did have a new top put on the road through the boro, but it is needed to an even far greater extent from there to the Bakerton turn-off in Spangler. Es- pecially in the vicinity of St. Bene- dict is Route 219, the main route to Buffalo, full of pot-holes. Now that the war is over, why doesn't the State Highway De- partment do something about these things? SENTENCE WALKER FOR PRISON BREAK James (Stoney) Walker, 21, of Johnstown, has been sentenced by Judge John H. McCann to serve from one to two years in the West- ern Penitentiary on his plea of guity to a charge of prison breach. The defendant previously had been sentenced to serve from two to four years on a voluntary man- slaughter charge, which grew out of the death of James Pearson of Johnstown. Walker escaped at the Ebensburg jail at the same time as two other men several weeks ago. DISCHARGEES ENTITLED TO TWO SHOE STAMPS Servicemen who have left the armed forces may obtain shoe ra- tion stamps from any local War Price and Rationing Board in the United States, according to an an- nouncement made by the Altoona District Office of Price Adminis- tration. Heretofore, veterans have not been required to apply to their home boards for the two shoe stamps to which they are entitled. This action liberalizes the shoe ra- tion rules as a special service to veterans who may not return home immediately after discharge and who are going into civilian clothes. YOUTH GETS SENTENCE FOR LOOTING POOR BOX A 17-year-old Spangler boy, who was charged with looting the poor box at St. Edward's Church, Bar- nesboro, was placed on probation by Judge McKenrick last week. He was also said to have broken into a garage to steal tools for use in breaking open the poor box. PATTON, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1945. PATTON MINISTER IS CHOSEN MODERATOR AT BAPTIST MEETING Rev. Thomas McQuillen of Pat- ton was elected moderator of the Center Baptist Association at a convention of the organization at Milesburg Baptist Church on Wed- nesday and Thursday of last week. The two-day convention was the 151st annual one for the associa- tion, which is one of the largest in the state. Mrs. Tolbert J. Davis and Rev. and Mrs. Thomas McQuillen were representatives from Patton at the nieetings. The Center Association includes thirty-two Baptist church- es in an area which extends from Jennerstown to Lewistown and from Nanty-Glo to Everett. The Patton pastor was nomin- ated without opposition to his post as moderator, while B. E. Bosler of Johnstown Memorial Church was reelected a trustee of the as- sociation. Mrs. Davis was selected to rep- resent the Baptist Orphanage and Home located at Pittsburgh. Anna Mae Wilson was elected vice-pres- ident of the Sunday School Asso- ciation. AVERAGE MINER'S AGE IS OVER FORTY-THREE Takes Big Jump from 36.7 in Past 5 Years Due to Men Going Into Services The war sent the average age of the working miner up sharply, and at the same time cut a deep gash in the working force of the district coal mines, according to figures announced by the Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers As- sociation. Five years ago the average age of the man working in the mines was 36.7 years, while today it is 13.1 years of age. A marked decrease in the num- ber of young men under the age of 21 at work in the coal pits is also noticed in the report. In 1940, nine out of every 100 men were less than 21 years of age. With the entrance of young mei into the armed service during the past five years, today there are less than two out of every 100 coal miners who are under the 21-year. old mark. The exact proportion is one and one-half men out of every 100, or three men out of each 200, who are less than 21 years of age. While on the other end of the age scale there were 29 men out of every 100 at work in the mines who were between the ages of 45 and 65 in 1940, while today there 43 out of every 100 miners who are between those ages. Central Pennsylvania mining op- erations suffered a tremendous {loss of manpower during the war period. In July, 1940, there were {43,800 men on the pay rosters of mining companies in the district. Today there are 28,372 men, or a loss of 34 per cent during the five- year period. Of this loss, 25 per cent, or 10,750 miners, went into the armed service while 4,000 went into the other war industries, the bulk into ship-building. The report discloses that the number of miners returning at the present to their old jobs is negli- gible. One reason advanced is that a great many of the former min- ers who served in the Army or the Navy acquired skills which have fitted them for other occupations. CAMBRIA SPORTSMEN GIVE LARGE SUM FOR FEES IN PAST YEAR The sportsmen and dog owners of Cambria County paid $31,901.25 into the State Treasury during the year 1944. The figures are revealed in the audit of the account of the ambria County Treasurer, Roy. B. Griffith, as certified to the State Department of Revenue. There were 775 hunting licenses issued, for which those receiving them paid $2,589. The treasurer's compensation amounted to $89.50, leaving a net for the Common- wealth of $2,499.50. Of the 683 fishing licenses issued 72 were issued free to members of the armed forces. Revenue from the other licenses totalled $964. Dog owners paid $28,437.75. The amount includes $1,320 imposed in fines for violations. Third Order Secular of St, Francis to Meet The third Order Secular of St. Francis will hold its next local chapter meeting on Sunday, Octo- ber 7, at St. Michael’s Church in Loretto. Rev. Francis McKinney, its di- rector, announces that there will be a reception of candidates and the Profession of Novices at 2:30 p. m. The business meeting is to begin at 1:30 p. m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the 2:30 gathering. All members of the T. O. C. are urged to be present and are asked to bring their ceremonial books. EBENSBURG SAILOR IS LOST IN TYPHOON The government has informed Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tsikalas of 521 E. High St., Ebensburg, that their son, Seaman 1-c James Tsikalas, 20, is missing in the Pacific as a result of a typhoon September 16. The sailor was aboard a mine- sweeper. His last station was on Guam. He enlisted in the Navy on August 6, 1942. | EBENSBURG FARM | SEEN AS POSSIBLE | DELINQUENT HOME Among possible sites for wel erection of a juvenille delinquent home viewed last week by Cambria | County Commissioners was the old | Minnie Lyold farm, located about | one-half mile west of Ebensburg. Commissioners Frank P. Hollern | and John Thomas surveyed the 13. | acre tract and said it was ideally | located on a high knoll between | the Ebensburg State Highway. Department Shed and the Holy Name Cemetery. Realizing the great need of the early establishing of a juvenile de- linquent home and acting upon the | recommendation of several grand | juries, the commissioners have in- | spected several proposed sites in| the county. | Although no funds have been al- located for the construction of | such a building some plans and | blue prints have been drawn. How. ever, the actual plan for the build- | ing will not be completed until the | site is secured. { Commissioners announced that the erection of the home will be cone of the first post-war projects | of the county. RARNESBORO DOCTOR DIES OF HEART ATTACK Edwin T. Ealy Is Prominent Physician in Northern Cambria 33 Years Dr Edwin T. Ealy, 70, prominent | Barnesboro physician and civic | worker tor the past 33 years, died | unexpectedly at his hame last Thursday morning. A short time before his death, Dr. Ealy had complained of pains in his chest and had gone to lie down and rest. Death was attribut- ed to a heart attack. Born June 30, 1875, in Schells- burg, a son of John C. and Ellen (Walker) Ealy, the deceased was a member of a family which had five generations of physicians. He was a graduate of Chicagc College of Medicine arid Surgery in 1906, and following his intern- ship in the DeLee and Webster Ly- ing-In Hospital, he began the prac- tice of medicine in Emeigh, where e served from 1906 until 1812, at which time he located in Barnes- boro. A specialist in obstetrics, Dr. Ealy in 1928 established the Ealy Private Maternity Hospital in Bar- nesboro, but had not keen operat- ing the hospital for several years. He served as state health offi- cer in Susquehanna Township from 1906 until 1913 and was a member of the Barnesboro Council from 1928 until 1932. He also was a past president of the Barnesboro Vol- unteed Fire Co. and at one time was a candidiate for county coro- ner. Dr. Ealy was a member of Wil- liamsport Consistory, Patton Lodg, 658, F. & A. M., Pennsylvania Med- ical Society, American Medical So- ciety and Cambria County Medical Association. Dr. Ealy, his wife and daughter, were injured seriously, the physici- an believed fatally at the time, in 1935, when their car was struck and demolished at a grade crossing near St. Benedict. On November 8, 1901, Dr. Ealy and Miss Rozella M. Lyle were un. ited in marriage. Mrs. Ealy was head of the Northern Cambria Re- publican Women's Club for several years. In addition to his widow, he is survived by the daughter men- tioned, Mrs. Lucille Schaffer, at home, and two grandchildren, He was the last member of his family. A son, also a physician, Dr. Lyle Clark Ealy, died seven years ago. Funeral services were conducted at Barnesboro at 2:30 Sunday af- ternoon by Rev. A. Broadly East, and Monday morning the remains were moved to Cassopolies, Mich., were additional rites and inter- ment took place. LARGE-SIZED SUGAR COUPONS NOT VALID AFTER TOMORROW The District Office of Price Ad- ministration in Altoona has an- nounced that as of October 5 the large-sized sugar coupons (R-1209 and R1330) will be taken out of circulation and will not be good for use by consumers. Such coupons were issued primarily for furlough and illness rations. Dealers who do not have a ration bank account may not use the large size ration coupons after October 15. Sugar Stamp No. 38, the regular stamp in War Ration Book 4 now in use, is not affected by this ac- tion. OFFICERS NAMED BY SPANGLER LEGION Paul R. Jones was reelected the commander of Lynn Wetherson Post, 569, American Legion, Spang- ler, on Monday evening in the post home. Other officers elected are Law- rence Kirsch, senior vice command- er: Fred Ludwig, junior vice com- mander; Martin Kirsch, reelected adjutant for the 8th term; Marcel- lus Miller, sergeant-at-arms, reel- ected for the 14th term; John J. Whalen, chaplain, and Paul M. Lantzy, finance officer, reelected. Paul Lantzy and R. V. Lantzy were named delegates to the Cam- bra County Committee. A joint installation of officers of the Patton, Carrolltown and Sp- angler posts probably will be held. REV. BOBBY, PATTON, CELEBRATES FIRST MASS LAST SUNDAY Reception Held for the Newly- Ordained Priest at Fire- men’s Hall, Patton Rev. John Bobby, Patton, ordain- ed to the priesthood on September 21, celebrated his First Solemn High Mass on Sunday, September 30, at SS. Peter and Paul's Catho- ic Church, Patton. Priests who officiated during the mass were Father Bihary, the master of ceremonies; Father Kushner of Hazleton, assistant; Father Method, O. 8. B., Chicago, deacon; Father Bilock, Macado, Pa., sub-deacon; the sermon in En- glish, by Father Shonka, and the sermon in Ruthenian by Father Bihary. After the mass a banquet was held in honor of Rev. Bobby at the Firemen’s Hall in Patton. During the course of the dinner the Holtz daughters of Hastings played piano duets and Miss Pauline Pat- rick sang a solo accompanied by Miss Theresa Maykovich of Pat- | ton. Father Bihary served as the | | toastmaster. Short talks were given by all the | priests attending, Father Method speaking in Ruthenian and Father 2anik in Slovak. Flowers for the occasion were given by the Rosary Society. The banquet was in charge of the con- gregation of SS. Peter and Paul's Church, while the music was under the direction of Miss Anna Hom- yak of Patton. Attending the priest's ael Bobby, Barnesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bobby, Newark, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Demetrius Bobby, of | Ciifton, N. J.; Mrs. Leforvich and | daughter of Syracuse, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. George Junda, Newark; Mrs. Anna Rusko and family, of | Starford, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bobby, Cherry Tree; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bobby, Johnstown; Mrs. George Bobby, Nanty-Glo. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson, Johnstown; Mr. and Mrs. John Bobby, St. Boniface; Mr. and Mrs. Metro Bobby, Pat- ton; Mrs. Theresa Yablinsky, Car- | rolltown; Mrs. Alice Kurly, Has- tings; Mrs. Anna Betranich, Pat- | ten, and Sgt. Joseph Bobby, re- cently returned from S. Pacific. In attendance at the banquet be- sides members of the immediate | family were: Mrs. Clarence Early and Mrs. Samuel Early of Cherry | Tree; Mrs. Hayes Cornelius, Pat- ton; Mrs. Steve Molnar, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. R. Buck, Patton, and other ‘friends. -. Rev. John Bobby wishes to thank his many friends for the lovely and varied gifts he received. COAL TAX ASKED BY STATE COMMISSION 10-Per-Ton Levy Is Studied By School Men to Reduce Real Estate Taxes The State School Commission disclosed last Thursday that its study schedule included a proposed 10-cent-a-ton levy on Pennsylvania niined coal to help relieve the bur- den of real estate taxes earmarked for education. Dr. Paul H. Wuelled, executive director, indicated that it may be considered during a meeting of the commission on October 26. Richard Maize, mines secretary, rcported that Pennsylvania's an- thracite and bituminous production last year was approximately 204,- 000,000 tons. If the tax was adopt- ed, the commonwealth would re- alize an estimated $20,400,000 a year. Wueller emphasized posals to provide an source of revenue were not confin- ed to the coal industry. “We get letters saying ‘why don’t you tax Pennsylvania's min- | 210 eral resources now? Wueller added. “Some others say ‘why don’t you get a rakeoff now from our mineral reserves before they are depleted?’ William F. Burt, Washington councilman, has suggested to Gov. Martin that a five-cent-a-ton tax be placed on Pennsylvania - pro- duced bituminous coal to finance a public works program. Bert explained that the levy would help to reduce real estate taxes, as much as 50 per cent in some communities, and provide an opportunity for the start of a pub- lic works program. Maize pointed out that the state levied a five-cent-a-ton tax on an- thracite about 35 years ago. He ex- plained that the money was pul into the general fund. The tax was abolished about 25 years ago, he added. Anthracite production at that time topped 70,000,000 tons a pear, Maize said. COUNTY VETERANS TO AGREE ON OFFICER In a move which is expected to result in the appointment of a Cambria County service officer by the county commissioners in the near future, representatives of for- mally organized veterans groups in the county have been called to a meeting Wednesday evening next | week, October 10, at 8 p. m. at the V. F. W. Home in Johnstown. The meeting has been called by the county veterans organization group which has been dealing with the commissionrs on the subject of such an officer for many months. The commissioners have agreed to appoint the man the service organ- izations say is the best qualified man for the job. First | Mass included: Mr. and Mrs. Mich- | that pro- | “alternate” | SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR PATTON ‘CLEANS UP’ | ALL OF COMING WEEK | Patton will hold their annual fall clean-up week from Oct. 8 to 1 next week. Citizens of Patton 3 are requested and urged to cooper- | | ate in the annual fall event to the | end that the town will continue to | be a clean and beautiful one. | You're urged to do these things: 1. Clean your premises thoro- ughy as soon as possible. 2. In this year's clean up be es- | pecially careful to eliminate fire hazards. 3. Place all trash in convenient containers and places so they can be taken by borough trucks. 4. Do not burn trash, 5. Have your trash ready for hauling next Monday The trucks will begin making rounds then and will continue until all trash is re- moved from the borough limits. 6. Your cooperation in this fall clean-up job is sincerely invited. CAMBRIA COUNTY LAST MAN'S CLUB HAS ANNUAL FETE The annual meeting of the “Last Man’s Club of Cambria County” | was held in the Community Hall, Patton, Sunday, September 30, at 4:00 p. m. The meeting was fol- lowed by a banquet at the Com- | mercial Hotel at 5:30. The business meeting was in charge of President Horne. Offi- | cers for the ensuing year were el- ected as follows: G. G. Bloom, president; Regis Hitch, vice presi- dent; Harry Winslow, secretary, and Bili Rhue, treasurer. The “Last Man's Club” was or- ganized several years ago by vet- erans of all wars previous to | World War II. It was decided the club would hold an annual meeting and banquet at a designated place, | which would be named at a prev- | ious meeting by an appointed com- | mittee. Each member received plate number, by which he known from year to year. The | plates are set on the banquet table every year and the plates of those | who are deceased are let turned down. From year to year there are | more vacant seats and the termin- | ation of the club wil be when the ation of the club will be when the | When the club was organized a | quart of champagne was bought, which may be viewed by members | at each banquet. The bottle will re- i main unopened until only eight men are left, at which time the {living members will drink the | champagne. | President Bloom appointed Don | | Trexler, Charles Welty, Edward | Rounsley, Harry Winslow, Regis Hiteh, Felix Bender and Martin | Good to prepare next year’s func- tions. These men will be assisted | by the president and will hold a | meeting 30 days previous to next | year’s banquet. | The assemblage stood for one minute in respect for the deceased. | One member, Hamar Martz, died | since last year’s meeting. | The following members answer- | ed roll call: G. G. Bloom, Donald | Trexler, Charles P. Welty, John G. | Stoy, Alex Hodge, Edward Rouns- |ley, Harold A. Stoy, Ned Adams, | Hillary McConnell, Harry Winslow, | Tames Long, William T. Callahan, | Lawrence Grieff, Felix Bender, Re- | gis Hitch, Martin Good, Peter | Cumberland, Antonio Dalvani, F. | J. Hoffman, George Delozier, Gust | Gabrielson, Jr., Dennis Horne, and | Walter A. Conrad. | | ST. BENEDICT GIRL TO WED | JOHNSTOWN WAR VETERAN | Miss Margaret M. Grecia, dau- | ghter of Joseph Grecia, St. Bene- | dict, and James N. Zanghi, son of | the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zan- | ghi of Johnstown, will be married |at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, | Oct. 13, in St. Anthony’s Catholic | Church, Woodvale. Rev. Augustine | Cestario, T. O. R., pastor, will per- ferm the double-ring ceremony. Miss Grecia’s father will give herin marriage while the sis- ter of the prospective bridegroom, Miss Theresa Zanghi, will serve as bridesmaid. Thomas B. Farrell of Pittsburgh will be best man. A wedding reception and dinner will be held at the Zanghi home. Mr. Zunghi is a recently dis- charged soldier, having spent 34 months in New Guinea, while the bride-elect was formerly employed at Mercy Hospital in Johnstown. FOUR RED POINTS NOW GIVEN FOR USED FATS The Altoona District Office of Price Administration announces that four red points will now be paid for each pound of used Kit- chen fat now turned in. STAGE PLAYS PROHIBITED BY STATE CONSTITUTION Specifically prohibited by the Frame of Government drawn up by William Penn as the first Consti- tution of Pennsylvania were. bull- baiting, swearing, lying, drunken- ness, drinking of healths, obscen- ity, stage plays, cards dice, revels, and masks. FDWARDS HEARING FRIDAY IN SOUTH FORK TOT’S DEATH Cambria County Juvenile Court has scheduled a hearing for this Friday for Lloyd Edwards, nine, of South Fork in the slaying of three- year-old Phyllis Epperson. The lad will be examined by Dr. Catherine Wiseman, psychiatrist at Torrance State Hospital, before the hearing. —Baron De la Ware, for whom the Delaware River and Bay were named, never saw either. a| is, MINERS, OPERATORS. AGREE TO AGGEPT QUOTA FOR WAR FUND Will Endeavor to Raise Half of the $75,630 Set As Mark for Greater County In spite of the disagreements that the coal operators and the miners have in other matters from time to time, they got together in Ebensburg last Friday night and agreed to raise half of the county United War Fund goal of $75,630. This goal is exclusive of the City of Johnstown and a few boroughs immediately surrounding it. Andrew B. Crichton, cochair- man for the campaign, along with | Dr. Arthur M. Stull, presided at | the dinner-meeting at the Penn Eben Hotel where union leaders, | and workers and mining officials | pledged to do their utmost to bring | to a successful conclusion the ap- | peal in the county regions. : | B. W. Derringer, associated with = [the Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association having their headquarters in Altoona, and Clar- ence Donaldson, vice president of istrict 2, United Mine Workers | of America, were chosen to head | the solicitor working groups in the mining industry. C. I. McInerney, area director of {the War Fund in Western Penni- | sylvania, outlined the purpose and scope of the nationwide campaign and stressed the “pressing need for its overwhelming success.” Others | voicing their pledge of support in- | cluded: Clarence Donaldson, vice presi- dent of District 2 of the United Mine Workers of America; Ed- | ward Sweeney, secretary-treasurer of District 2; Joseph Feist, district union representative; Bernard Timms, district labor board mem- ber, Harvey Yonker, district labor field representative. Andrew B. Crichton and Andrew B. Crichton Jr., Johnstown; W. D. Hughes, Johnstown Coal & Coke Co.; L. H. Ripley, Monroe Coal Mining Co. M. F. Brandon, Vinton Coal & Coke Co.; William Lamont, Ster- ling Coal Co.; B. W. Derringer, Central Pennsylvania Coal Pro- ducers Association; B. B. Barefoot, R. H. Moore, C. A. Hughes & Co. and Robert M. Fleming, Ebensburg Coal Co. i SPANGLER LEGION DEDGATES Delegations from nine American Legion posts in the county, wi their colors, were present at the dedication ceremonies held Sunday afternoon to dedicate the Spangler American Legion Memorial Park. The Spangler High School Band provided music for the occasion: : Paul Jones, commander of the | Spangler post, was in charge of the ceremonies. There were addres- | ses by Herman C. Riblett and Jos- |eph A. Straub, both of Johnstown, land J. F. Bernard of Gallitzin, Mr. | Riblett is commander of the Cam- | bria County district of the Legion, | Mr. Straub vice commander of the | Legion’s Department of Pennsyl- | vania, and Mr. Bernard is chair- [man of the County Legion Com- mittee. | The park dedicated Sunday is a [small parcel of ground in down- | town Spangler which was purchas- | td by the Spangler post some time ago from the Pennsylvania Rail- road. It has been used as a resting place and park for some time and the borough’s honor roll is erected there. The Legion plans to improve it beyond its present status for continued park use. JAMES NEDIMYER IS CLAIMED BY DEATH James Nedimyer, 59, of Cassan- dra, formerly of St. Lawrence, a foreman for the C. A. Hughes Coal Co. mine at Benscreek, died last Wednesday evening at Johnstown Mercy Hospital, where he had been admitted one hour earlier. He was born April 15, 1886, at St. Lawrence, a son of John and Alice (Cunningham) Nedimyer, and had resided in Cassandra for the past 16 years. Surviving are his widow, -the former Mary San- ders, and four brothers, R. J. and E. M. Nedimyer, St. Lawrence; J. W. Nedimyer, Altoona, and M. W. Nedimyer, Flinton. He also leaves four half-brothers: Vince Nedi- myer, Altoona; Anslem, Summer- hill, Isadore, Bakerton, and Jerry, Altoona, and two half sisters: Mrs. Florence Jasper of Irwin and Mrs. Esther Miles of Irvona. A solemn requiem mass was sung Monday at 9:30 a. m. in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Cassandra, by Rev. Father Richard Vereker. Interment was in St. Francis’ Cemetery, Cresson. —Are you reading your own paper? If not, why not subscribe? —Ever notice how our Want Ad users come back for more? Bring or phone yours in. STATE POLIGE SAY SPEED, SPEED AND MORE SPEED — THEN THE INEVITABLE CRASH! Speed, too fast for conditions, has been the major cause of all automobile accidents in the U. S. ever since statistics have been compiled on highway safety. Be sure to drive at all times in ac- cordance with existing condi- tions, and enjoy that sense of security that comes with know- ing that you are ready for any emergency. tt Berwind-White Coal Mining Co.;
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