OBIT: Charles Edward BLOOM, 1948, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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CHARLES EDWARD BLOOM

Of 1608 Tenth street, died at his home at 10.05 o'clock yesterday morning.  He 
was born in Altoona, April 23, 1876, the son of Thomas and Agnes (Mehl) Bloom, 
and was married to Hilda Herr, who died Oct. 25, 1938.  Surviving are one son, 
Dr. Henry Bloom; one sister, Mrs. Martha Beasom; four brothers, Earl, Blair and 
James all of Altoona and Clarence Bloom, Philadelphia and one grandson.  Mr. 
Bloom was a member of the Second Presbyterian church, the Altoona lodge of Elks, 
and the Travellers' Protective association, post X.  A number of years ago he 
was associated with the Henry Schweitzer Barber Supply house and later assisted 
Edgar Figard in the formation of the Altoona Barber Supply company from which he 
retired in 1933.  Friends will be received at the Hickey funeral home after 7 
o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, August 3, 1948, page 22

BLOOM - Funeral services for Charles Bloom of 1608 Tenth street, will be held 
Thursday morning at 10.30 o'clock at the Hickey funeral home in charge of Rev. 
John Harries assisted by Rev. James F. Fleger.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.  
Friends will be received at the Hickey funeral home after 7 o'clock this 
evening.

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, August 3, 1948, page 19