OBIT: Thomas H. HUGHES, 1944, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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THOMAS H. HUGHES

Retired from the Pennsylvania railroad as a switchman in the Altoona 
yard, died at 1.30 o'clock this morning at his home, 100 Bell avenue. 
He was retired on Oct. 1, 1943, after serving the company since 1899. 
He was a son of Charles and Mary McConnell Hughes.  Surviving are his 
wife, who was Emma C. Helsler, and one brother, Frank P. Hughes of 
Cleveland, O.  Mr. Hughes was a member of St. Mark's church, Holy Name 
society, Knights of St. George, branch No. 231, Eagles, B. of R. T. and 
Yard association.  Friends will be received at the Jones funeral home 
after 7 o'clock this evening. 
 
HUGHES - Funeral services for Thomas H. Hughes of 100 Bell avenue, will 
be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the E. W. Jones funeral home.  
Friends are being received at the E. W. Jones funeral home.

Altoona Mirror, January 22, 1944