NEWS: Blair County Soldiers, September 2, 1918, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja and Jessica Orr Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ THREE AT HOME YESTERDAY Three Juniata boys were home on army furloughs yesterday. JAMES BLOOMFIELD, JR., spent the day pleasantly at his parental home at 1104 Second street. James is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bloomfield and is getting a new experience in the coast artillery with big gun practice at Sandy Hook. Frederick Aichelmann, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Aichelmann, of 1201 Second street, spends Sunday and Labor Day at home. Private Aichelmann is detailed as an inspector of army uniform cloth in the Philadelphia district. Russell Zeigler, of the Marine band at Quantico, Va., enjoys his first furlough visit home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Zeigler, of 523 Tenth avenue. Russell was a volunteer whose short stature barred him from the service of his choice. Determined to be in on the big doings he secured a good start by following his clarinet into the marine band. Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, September 2, 1918, page 3 TYRONE TOPICS SIXTY-TWO MEN WILL LEAVE ON THURSDAY Tyrone Draft Board Will Send Contingent to Camp Greenleaf for Training Those who have not to date come to a realization of the magnitude of the war that this nation is now engaged in, or of the gravity of the issue involved, must of late had their eyes opened somewhat to the facts. For here within one week, over 100 men have been called upon to go forth to assist in this colossal war and to assure that it will be brought to the right conclusion. Last week, thirty-eight men were sent forth. And now on Thursday of this week, sixty-two more are to go, in this instance, instead of to Camp Lee, Va., where all the former draftees have been sent, they will be sent to Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, where they will be trained to become a part of the United States Medical corps. Again are the citizens called upon to show their appreciation of the men who are going forth to fight their battles. Now the appeal is to the men to turn out as to where they are employed, that is, working at one industry all to march together, and so on. And this is the tentative arrangement for Thursday evening. But everyone is invited, whether they march with their fellow craftsmen or not. The boys are surely worth this much attention. The train on Thursday evening is scheduled to leave at 6:05 p.m., so that all the demonstration may be held before supper. Those to leave from the Second Blair County district, are as follows: Charles E. Updyke, Tyrone Howard L. Bura, Lakemont Frank J. Gunsaulus, Tyrone Charles E. Sharp, Altoona John P. Neff, Tyrone Thomas E. Roney, Altoona Raymond B. Smith, Bellwood Charles J. Yohn, Altoona Charles F. Gonter, Altoona George A. Bierly, Tyrone Angelo Ciambotti, Juniata Conrad Shuster, Altoona Lewis R. McManamy, Altoona Charles M. Harpster, Bellwood Henry S. Barto, Mill Creek Ernest Sweizter, Tyrone Roy K. Shellenberger, Altoona Hobart McK. Vipond, Lakemont Henry J. Detemple, Altoona James W. Woomer, Tyrone Clarence J. Forsht, Juniata Frederick A. Irwin, Altoona Charles W. Lilly, Tyrone Arthur R. Flenner, Tyrone Nicholas W. Hubert, Juniata Alvin D. Strobaugh, Juniata William McK, Brown, Altoona Leo A. Wilt, Juniata John W. Colledge, Altoona Charles McK. McCartney, Altoona Ivan M. Mnaric, Jr., Tyrone Howard N. Harlan, Altoona Zachariah Sprankle, Tyrone James L. Bannon, Tyrone William C. Hammers, Altoona Charles R. Grant, Altoona Chester L. Reeder, Bellwood Russell C. Shew, Juniata Antonio Morrelle, Tyrone William A. Oswald, Bellwood Frank J. Filer, Altoona Samuel L. Grimes, Altoona John S. Hommer, Bellwood Joseph J. Hewell, Tyrone Josiah Markley, Bellwood Edgar McK. Bloom, Altoona Roy M. Hampton, Tyrone Matthew H. Cramer, Altoona Thomas V. Keohane, Tyrone Elmer H. Bookhammer, Altoona Leo J, Buchele, Altoona Calvin G. Helley, Juniata Clarence R. Singer, Tyrone Paul S. Lehner, Tyrone John S. McKinney, Tyrone Norman D. Heberling, Tyrone Harry V. Brumbaugh, Juniata Harry Endress, Altoona Paul Gillam, Tyrone Charles W. Kustaborder, Bellwood Stephen J. Kirsch, Altoona Howard M. Stone, Bellwood The alternates chosen to fill any deficiency at the last moment are: Charles D. Robison, Tyrone Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, September 2, 1918, page 5 HOLLIDAYSBURG ABOUT THE SOLDIERS FROM THE OLD BURG More Gone to Training Institute - Some Arrive on the Other Side Four young men of county draft district No. 1, who volunteered for service, were sent from Hollidaysburg yesterday morning by the local draft board to Spring Garden Institute, Philadelphia to enter upon an eight weeks course of study in the war materials arts. The four men who are in their twenty-first year, met at the office of Secretary of the board, Robert W. Smith yesterday morning where they were inducted into the service. They are: Raymond Kaust Smith, Newry John Stoner Lotz, of Sinking Valley Chalmer David Rice, of Williamsburg Ross William Shaw, of Newry. John Lotz was made captain, to conduct the men to their destination. They took their departure on the 10:24 train and were escorted to the depot at Gaysport by members of Company G, Home Defense Police, Liberty Band and members of the draft board and other citizens, the line being headed by Burgess J. C. Lang and Color Bearer, Minot Helsel. This is the first time that the local board has sent men away on Sunday, and although the streets were almost deserted, a good-sized crowd soon gathered and followed the parade to the station. The Liberty Band, as usual, under the efficient direction of Leader George Jones, rendered a delightful program of patriotic and sacred music, while waiting for the arrival of the train and also played several selections after, in Gaysport and at the corner of Allegheny and Front streets. The excellent music was much enjoyed by all who gathered to hear it. The base drum of the band has been handsomely adorned with the inscription, Liberty band, painted on one of the sheepskin heads. The letters are in red and blue, upon the white sheepskin, making a very artistic effect. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Slippy, have been informed by the war department that their son, Walter Slippy, has arrived safely overseas. Walter, who is aged 25 years, is with Company B., 61st., Engineers, having left here on May 17th., as an engineer. In a letter to his wife, formerly Miss Ethel Blyler, he says that he is enjoying the best of health and also says that France is a very beautiful country, the scenery being beyond description. He is not missing anything over there. The writer asks about his friends and sends them greetings, with the hope that he may soon be with them again. Private Harry H. Blyler, aged 23 years and a member of Company B, 36th Machine Gun section, writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rush Blyler of this place, from France, that he had a safe trip over there and is in the best of health and says it's a pretty country. As everything is old fashioned, we would laugh if we could see their baths. Only cold water is used. On the way over, the boys had to take their ablutions in salt water. Private Blyler says he is coming home again to see those he left behind. Messrs. Hugh Earnest, of Hollidaysburg, Charles F. Mosel, of Blue Knob, William Berkheimer, of Ore Hill and John I. Harker, of Duncansville; four limited service men sent by the local draft board, departed last week for Camp Green, N.C. Luther I. Brown, a fifth registrant who was to have accompanied these men, failed to appear when his name was called. Five men will be sent to Camp Dix, Wrightsville, N.J., by the local bard next Friday, where they will enter upon intensive training for the department of war to which they will be assigned. They are Victor John Krider, of Roaring Springs; Albert Robert Zimmers, Joseph E. Maxwell and Millard Bentley Formhals, of Hollidaysburg, and Ray H. Lauffer, of Williamsburg. Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, September 2, 1918, page 7 JOSEPH V. HAMPSHER, VETERAN ARMY FIGHTER, IS NOW IN FRANCE Joseph V. Hampsher, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hampsher, of Alexandria, and a brother of Mrs. Mary Furst, of 1601 Eighth avenue, is now in France with the machine gun company of the Thirteenth infantry. Hampsher is aged 30 years, is a veteran in the service and entered the army on April 12, 1914, in this city. He was assigned to Company F, Thirteenth infantry, and served for three years in the Philippines. He was employed for ten years as a lineman for the Penn Central and Bell Telephone companies in this city and lived at 1721 Eleventh avenue. Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, September 2, 1918, page 9 NEWS OF SERVICE MEN AT HOME AND ABROAD Ten Altoona Boys from West Side of City Depart Yesterday for Service Ten Altoona boys, seven white and three colored, departed yesterday to follow the Stars and Stripes as soldiers in the United States army. They were inducted into the service Saturday by local board No. 1. The seven white men are to train for auto mechanics. Charles E. Maglaughlin, of 1500 Ninth street; Sylvester C. Fagan, of 1917 Eleventh avenue; Earl S. Grimm, of 707 Willow avenue; Barton D. Love, of 1021 Twenty-ninth street, and Herbert Thomas Wolf, of 1617 Thirteenth street, go to Delaware college, Newark, Del., and Charles C. Lingenfelter, of 2105 Eleventh avenue, and Clarence E. Davis, of 2313 West Chestnut avenue, to Spring Garden institute, Philadelphia. The three colored boys to leave were Henry McNeal, of 1312 Nineteenth street; David Williams, of 1213 Nineteenth street, and Park F. Piper, of 2519 Maple avenue, and they go to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O. Lamont Seibert, a well known Altoona boy and former clerk in the Pennsy offices, spent the week-end in the city visiting relatives and friends. He is stationed at League Island navy yard as a yeoman. John Taylor, formerly desk sergeant at city hall but now in the naval service in Philadelphia, spent the week-end with his mother and other friends in the city. Mrs. Mary E. Beighel, of 1619 Eleventh street, has received a card telling of the safe arrival of Paul Beighel overseas. He is an electrician and was inducted into the service a few months ago, was trained at Camp Meiggs and assigned to the 604th Engineers. Augustus Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder, departed yesterday afternoon for Fort Thomas, Kentucky, where he is stationed, after a brief furlough spent at his home and in this city. He is a well known musician and is a member of the military band at Fort Thomas. James Van Zandt, of 1017 Eighteenth avenue, a former Tribune employe and a signalman in the United States navy, is now spending a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Van Zandt. He has made seven trips overseas since he entered the service. Sergeant Major George W. Stewart, of a battery of field artillery stationed at San Antonio, Tex., is spending a week's furlough with is mother, Mrs. Harriet Stewart, of 1411 Tenth street. He will return to is command tomorrow. Lieutenant Ralph E. Bell has arrived safely overseas, according to word that reached his wife, residing at Llyswen on Saturday. He volunteered more than a year ago, took an officers' training course and for a few months was located at camps in the south. Corporal Chester Gilliford, of the ordnance department, now stationed at Washington D.C., spent the weekend with his family and relatives in the city. His furlough was a limited one and he will return to his station some time today. Cadet Harry D. Teeter, formerly employed at the Oswald brewery, who was graduated from an army flying school at Ithaca, N.Y., spent the week-end with friends. He will be assigned to one of the national aviation camps soon. D. Kenneth Potter, of this city, is another cadet at the Empire state school. Lieutenant Samuel P. Ginder, of the U.S.S. Delaware, arrived in the city last evening at 11:08 o'clock, to spend a furlough of eleven days here with relatives and friends. He is the son of Mrs. Mary L. Ginder, matron at the Altoona hospital, and is a graduate of the high school at Annapolis. "Dick" Morgan of the city, but now stationed at Washington, in the naval service, spent the week-end with his parent and other relatives and friends in the city. Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, September 2, 1918, page 9