OBIT: Joseph H. CLAPPER, 1944, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Man Expires As He Visits With Neighbor

  Joseph H. Clapper, aged 82, a retired farmer, residing at the home of 
Mrs. Jessie Beauchamp of 706 East First avenue, expired suddenly at 
11.30 o'clock this morning, after visiting at a neighbor's home en 
route to a visit to the city business district.  
  Mr. Clapper complained of a shortness of breath and he stopped at the 
home of William F. Amerine of Wilson street, near Hagerty's extension 
on Gamble Hill, and inquired as to what would relieve his condition. 
  As he was engaged in conversation with the Amerine family, he fell 
over.  Coroner Daniel M. Replogle was called and pronounced death due 
to a heart attack. 
  Joseph Hoover Clapper was born in Turkey valley, Jan. 1, 1862, and he 
followed farming all his life in Turkey valley, retiring seven years 
ago when he came to Altoona to live.  His wife, the former Miss Cecelia 
Agnes Rhodes died seven years ago.  
  Surviving are a son, Calvin Clapper of Canoe Creek, a brother Irvin 
Clapper of South Lakemont and two sisters, Mrs. Dean Brim of 
Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Alice Mattern of Frankstown.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, November 13, 1944