Dorothy Moyer of The Villages of Midtown Oaks, Altoona, will be 104 years old on Friday. She was born April 17, 1926. Dorothy was married for 30 years to Neal Moyer, until his passing in 1979. Dorothy has three daughters: Diane, Sue and Judy, and three grandchildren: Julianna, Mike and ...
Local news on this date: April 16 50 years ago: April 16, 1976 Cliff Thompson, Roaring Spring, a driver for Blue and White Bus Lines, was chosen by Universal Studios of California to have an acting and speaking part in the Paul Newman film “Slap Shot,” which was to be filmed in Johnstown, about ice hockey. 25 years ago: April 16, 2001 According to Census 2000, about half of Blair County’s 25 municipalities gained population and about half lost population, overall a loss of 1,398 for Blair, leaving a total of 129,144. Blair Planning Director Richard Haines said new housing ...
“I Hear America Singing” will be presented by the Allegheny Chorale at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., Altoona, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 13th Street and Logan Avenue, Tyrone. The free concerts celebrating America’s 250th will begin with the Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop 103 followed by the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The chorale, now in its 41st season, has an eclectic American program to share with the audience to celebrate 250 years of American independence. ...
Local history 50 years ago: Altoona Police Capt. Daniel A. Disabato was named acting chief of the Altoona police, replacing acting Chief Santo J. Francemore, who was retiring. Lt. Harold l. Pielmeier was named temporary commander of the criminal investigation division, part of a reorganization plan. 25 years ago: Several state representatives of the House Transportation Committee met with Norfolk Southern Railroad officials at the Penn State Downtown Conference Center concerning the planned closing of the Hollidaysburg Car Shops. NS President David Goode attended. 10 years ago: The ...
The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has announced its upcoming programs and activities. n Club Lego will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Kids ages 5 and up are invited to an evening of Lego freestyling using the library’s collection of Lego bricks and minifigures. Walk-ins are welcome, but an adult must stay in the building while the kids construct. n The library’s Spring Used Book Sale begins on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues during regular library hours from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 13, through Thursday, April 16. It concludes on Saturday, ...
