BIO: Max ALTMANSHOFFER, Jr., Huntingdon County, PA

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McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, 
Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 1.
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MAX ALTMANSHOFFER, JR.
Huntingdon, Pa.

Fireman: Born at Altoona, Pa., May 30, 1897, early schooling at Altoona, Pa., 
of German descent., his father being Max Altmanshoffer, Sr., a farmer residing 
in Porter township, Huntingdon Co., Pa. His mother was Margaret Fike. She came 
from Germany. Both parents are living. Max Altmanshoffer, Jr., attended the 
Valley School in Hartslog Valley for three years. Moved from Altoona to 
Hartslog Valley in 1912. He was employed at the Powder Plant at Mt. Union, Pa., 
as carpenter. Was a dairyman at Huntingdon, Pa., for three years. 1214 
Washington Street, Huntingdon, Pa. Has been a fireman at the Huntingdon 
Specialty Co. for the past six years. In politics a Republican. He has one 
brother William, a farmer, Hartslog Valley, Huntingdon Co., Pa. He was married 
to Margaret Dallard. Three sisters, Mrs. Mary Trimer, Huntingdon, Pa., Helen 
Myers, Huntingdon, Pa., and Hettie Shope Boltz, Indiana Co., Pa. Max 
Altmanshoffer, Jr. was married to Theresa Shingler, a daughter of John and Mary 
Shingler, both living at Rock Hill, Huntingdon Co., Pa.; one daughter, 
Madaline, was six years of age Sept. 21st, 1929; one son, William, eight years. 
They reside at 1214 Washington St., Huntingdon, Pa. Mr. Altmanshoffer is a good 
citizen, well respected in the community.