FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR RICHARD H. HIRSCH
Richard H. Hirsch,
one of Bellwood’s most outstanding citizens, died of a heart condition
on Monday, January 21, at his home on South First Street. he had been
in failing health for the past several months and only recently returned
from a check-up in an Altoona hospital.
The deceased was a son
of Edward and Margaret (Henry) Hirsch, was born at Siglerville, Mifflin
county, on February 28, 1884. When a mere youth he came to Bellwood and
was engaged by the late G. A. Jamison as clerk in a grocery store on
Main street. Later the grocery store was sold and the owner established
a furniture store which later merged into the Bellwood Furniture
company, where Richard found employment. He was with the company for
many years and upon the death of G. A. Jamison, was made manager of the
firm, and through his energy and ability as a salesman the company soon
attained a prominent place in the business affairs of the boruogh
<sic>.
Mr. Hirsch was a thorough and capable business man
and paid close attention to the affairs of the company which he
represented. He was foremost in the civic affairs of the community and
gave liberally of his time and attention for the good of the town.
He
will be missed in the town, and especially in the store of the Bellwood
Furniture company. He was of a cheerful disposition and his sunlit
countenance made sunshine in shady places. His friends were many, not
alone in the community, but elsewhere, and they will sorrow with the
bereaved ones.
His going is an irreparable loss to the town.
He
was united in marriage with Ethel Strunk, who survives with two
daughters, Mrs. D. M. Sunderland, of 2611 Quail avenue, Altoona, and
Norma Jean Hirsch, at home; one son,
Thomas A. Hirsch, of 412 S. Second
street, Bellwood, who recently returned from army service; one grandson,
Richard Hirsch, and on foster son, Jack Kustaborder, at home. Also
surviving are two sisters, Mrs. R. R. Woomer, of 1805 Adams ave.,
Tyrone, and Mrs. George Powley, of Vail.
Mr. Hirsch was educated
in the public schools of Milroy, and since becoming a citizen of the
borough, was a member of the First Methodist church and the Lions Club.
He served on the borough council from 1925 to 1934 and was president of
that organization from 1928 to 1932, and gave the borough a progressive
administration.
Largely attended funeral services were held in
the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon, in charge of the pastor,
Rev. H. T. Covert, who paid a touching tribute to the memory of the
departed. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Interment was made in the Logan Valley cemetery.
Green be the turf above thee,
Friend of our better days,
None knew thee but to love thee,
None named thee but to praise.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 24-Jan-1946, Page 1, Columns 5 & 6
Round About Our Town
At a special meeting of the board of directors of the Bellwood Furniture company, held in the office Friday evening, Mr.
Thomas A. Hirsch was elected manager of the affairs of the company, succeeding his {late?-paper smeared} Richard H. Hirsch, [smudged paper] and James Mathers treasurer and secretary.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 31-Jan-1946, Page 1, Column 1
VFW POST NO. 5201 APPOINTS COMMITTEES
Colobine-Loucks Post No. 5201 VFW met in their rooms over the old American Store, Main street, now the Chelgren Building, Tuesday evening, February 5th, at 7:30 p.m. A good attendance was had. After the opening service the Post adjourned to attend in a body the United Veterans Home Association meeting in the American Legion Rooms. When the business of this meeting had been transacted they again went to their own home where business of the Post was finished.
The Post then enjoyed a social hour. A prize was offered by Comrades Brenneman and McKinney to the member bringing the most recruits for the month of February 1946. The Post will meet twice monthly, the first and third Thursday of each month. Committees were appointed for the year 1946 as follows:
Care and custody of rifles: Walter R Brenneman, Paul D. Evans, Lewis M. Hample, Charles S. Vandevander.
Memorial Day and parades: Lewis M. Hample, Ralph F. Taylor, Jr., Roy A. Weaver, Robert Coady.
Club rooms and furniture:
Thomas A. Hirsch, Burton L Hollen, Kenneth N. Estep, Harry Sitman.
United Veterans Home Association Council: Lewis M. Hample, Paul D. Evans, Charles S. Vandevander.
House committee: Paul D. Evans, Ralph F. Taylor, George F. Given.
Laison <sic> officer: Walter R. Brenneman.
Civic activities: Ralph F. Taylor, Jr., Paul E. Rumbarger, Barry M. Sitman.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 07-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for
Thomas A. Hirsch.
