OBIT: David Blair MINGLE, 1919, of Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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DAVID BLAIR MINGLE

  The whole community was shocked last evening when the news of the death of 
David Blair Mingle, Jr., only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Mingle, of Lincoln 
avenue, became known.  The young man, who was an ensign in the Naval Reserve 
force, was killed in a seaplane accident at Pensacola, Florida yesterday 
according to a telegram received from the Commandmant at that place.  Deceased 
was one of the town's most sterling young men, loved by all with whom he came in 
contact and his demise will be mourned by many.  A full obituary will appear in 
the next issue.

Altoona Tribune, Saturday, February 8, 1919, page 10

DAVID B. MINGLE, JR., KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Flying in Naval Machine With Two Comrades, the Plane Drops - All Killed

  As stated in Saturday's issue, David Blair Mingle, Jr., only son of Mr. and 
Mrs. D. B. Mingle, of 1029 Lincoln avenue, was killed in a seaplane accident at 
Pensacola, Florida, on Friday.  The young man, who was an Ensign in the Naval 
Reserve forces, was flying with two other comrades in one of the large naval 
machines and had attained a height of about 800 feet when the plane was seen to 
suddenly drop and all three met instant death.
  Deceased was born in Tyrone, Pa., and had he lived until next Friday would 
have been twenty-two years old.  All of his life was spent in this vicinity.  
After pursuing his course at Tyrone High school he entered Kiskiminetas academy 
where he prepared for college.  From there he became a student at Pennsylvania 
State College where he was enrolled up until the time of his entrance into the 
United States service.  At this institution he was one of the most prominent 
athletes being captain of the baseball team for one year and also president of 
the College Athletic association.  He was one of Tyrone's best liked and most 
promising young men.  Possessing a loving disposition he easily made friends 
with all and this friendship once attained was never lost.  He was also 
affiliated with the Boy Scout organization of this town and is the first member 
to make the supreme sacrifice.
  Word was received from the Commandmant at Pensacola yesterday stating that the 
remains were being shipped at 10 a.m. and pending the arrival here the funeral 
arrangements have not been made.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, page 8

TYRONE TOPICS.

FUNERAL OF ENSIGN MINGLE

  The remains of the late Ensign D. Blair Mingle, jr., who was killed in a 
seaplane accident at Pensacola, Fla., last Friday, arrived in town yesterday 
morning.  The body was accompanied by Ensign W. G. Plumb, a roommate and warm 
friend of the deceased.  Funeral services will take place at the late home, 
1029 Lincoln avenue at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. S. 
Fasick, D.D., pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by 
Rev. R. J. Lloyd, pastor of the Birmingham Presbyterian church.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 13, 1919