Greenland, Bruce E. - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

B. E. Greenland has been confined to his home in the Lowther extension for the past few days because of sickness, and his condition is showing improvement, much to the pleasure of his many friends.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

 

You can visit the memorial page for Bruce E. Greenland.

Emeigh, Elmer - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Elmer Emeigh died at his home in Newark, Del. recently of paralysis. He was stricken while attending a religious watch meeting. He was a resident of our borough for about eight years previous to his going to Newark several years ago.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Busch, A. C. (Rev.) - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Rev. A. C. Busch, for the past three years pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, has accepted a call from the Calvary Presbyterian church in Wilkinsburg, and in company with his wife and the little ones has taken his departure for his new field of labor.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Humes, Frank W. B. - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Frank W. B. Humes, formerly supervising agent of the Middle Division, PRR, and at one time a resident of this place, and was recently promoted to division freight agent at Philadelphia, who had been located at Altoona, will leave shortly for his new position.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Cornmesser, Judith [Henshey] - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Mrs. H. C. Cornmesser is among the sick of our town, and for some time back has been confined to her bed. Her many friends are glad to know that there is an improvement in her condition.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

 

You can visit the memorial page for Judith [Henshey] Cornmesser.

Crook, Charles - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Charles Crook, a well known colored man of town, who was among the men drafted for service during the summer, has received his honorable discharge, and is now back at his former employment at the Hotel Windsor.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Stringer, Mark - 1919

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

Mark Stringer, who recently purchased the Bell House on Pennsylvania Avenue (Railroad street) had filed a petition at the county court for license.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Fuoss, Jacob - 1946

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Taken From the Files of the Bulletin Issue of January, 1919

William and Henry Hoffman, who purchased the Jacob Fuoss bakery on Main street, having recently taken
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~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 1

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charge of it and the accompanying real estate.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 4, Column 1

Houston, Blanche (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Miles, Getta (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Cunningham, Bessie (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Stewart, Laura (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Summers, Charlotte (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

McGinnis, Annie (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Reed, Norman (Mrs.) - 1946

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Woman's Democratic Club of Bellwood and Antis Township met in regular session Tues. evening Feb. 5th at the home of Mrs. Norman Reed with 15 members in attendance. First on the program of the evening was a delicious covered dish luncheon served by the hostess Mrs. Reed which was greatly enjoyed by all, then as one of the Club members, Mrs. Annie McGinnis, happened to have a birthday fall on this same date, all those present arose to the occasion by offering congratulations and presenting Mrs. McGinnis with many most useful and beautiful little gifts. This action on the part of the club was greatly appreciated by Mrs. McGinnis. This was followed by the transaction of the business of the evening which consisted of the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, the results being Mrs. Charlotte Summers was elected President; Mrs. Laura Stewart, Vice President; Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Secretary; Mrs. Gretta Miles, Treasurer and Mrs. Blanche Houston, Sergeant at Arms.

It was moved and approved that a donation be sent to the March of Dimes.

Bingo was later indulged in much to the enjoyment of all, after which the meeting adjourned until the first Tues. in March.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

Russel, George - 1946

Stores Robbed Of Cash, Candy

Two local stores were burglarized last Friday night, February 8, at about midnight, with a small amount of cash and a box of candy being stolen by the thieves.

Entrance was gained into the A&P Store on Main street by going into the store's cellar and removing some floor boards. The loot there consisted of $10.70 and a box of candy. The loss was discovered by manager of the store Don St. John when he arrived for work on Saturday morning.

Woodhall's Store, also on Main street, was entered by breaking a window back of the store. After taking 31 one dollar bills, the intruders left by the front door.

In custody are a teenage Bellwood boy, who was apprehended in Altoona on Sunday by Chief of Police M T. Epler and is now being held in the detention home in Altoona pending decision in his case.

Also in custody is the boy's uncle, George Russel, 24, of 865 23rd street, Altoona. who is suspected of being an accomplice in the robberies.

He was taken into custody at his home by Chief Epler, and after a hearing before Squire Edgar McKinney, committed to jail in default of bond. Altoona police stated that Russell is a previous offender and has a police record.

The young boy, who claimed he received only $1.70 of the loot, will have judgement passed on him on Friday. Russell will be held for the next term of court.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6

St. John, Don - 1946

Stores Robbed Of Cash, Candy

Two local stores were burglarized last Friday night, February 8, at about midnight, with a small amount of cash and a box of candy being stolen by the thieves.

Entrance was gained into the A&P Store on Main street by going into the store's cellar and removing some floor boards. The loot there consisted of $10.70 and a box of candy. The loss was discovered by manager of the store Don St. John when he arrived for work on Saturday morning.

Woodhall's Store, also on Main street, was entered by breaking a window back of the store. After taking 31 one dollar bills, the intruders left by the front door.

In custody are a teenage Bellwood boy, who was apprehended in Altoona on Sunday by Chief of Police M T. Epler and is now being held in the detention home in Altoona pending decision in his case.

Also in custody is the boy's uncle, George Russel, 24, of 865 23rd street, Altoona. who is suspected of being an accomplice in the robberies.

He was taken into custody at his home by Chief Epler, and after a hearing before Squire Edgar McKinney, committed to jail in default of bond. Altoona police stated that Russell is a previous offender and has a police record.

The young boy, who claimed he received only $1.70 of the loot, will have judgement passed on him on Friday. Russell will be held for the next term of court.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 14-Feb-1946, Page 1, Column 6