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Tyrone’s Johnny Franco (left) lines up on the wing against a East player on a fourth down punt play during the East West All Star Football game at Mansion Park on Saturday. With a hand on his hip, Bellwood-Antis’ Anthony Jenkins is seen waiting for the play to begin, on the interior line.  (The Daily Herald/Nick Cushion)

Thomas H. Smith, 87 of Bellwood died Saturday afternoon, June 21, 2008 at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona.
He was born September 30, 1920 in Youngwood, a son of the late Maurice and Marie L. (Hafer) Smith.  He married Loriene R. Knepp on June 11, 1949 at EUB Church, Liverpool, Pennsylvania.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years; two brothers: Earle E. of Grandview, Altoona and Albert F. of Bellmeade, formerly of Altoona; two sisters: Connie L. Pike of Philipsburg and Marjorie A. Forsht of Grandview, Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Smith retired in 1982 as an electrician at Conrail with 38 years of service.
He was a 1938 graduate of Antis Township High School and also attended Penn State University.
Mr. Smith was an Army veteran of World War II with the rank of Captain assigned to the 8th Air Force 18th Squadron 34th Bomb Group as a Navigator/Observer in the European Theater.  He flew 29 combat missions against strategic targets in Germany.
He was shot down as a result of enemy flak on September 28, 1944 and was held as a prisoner of war until liberated by American troops on April 29, 1945.  He was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters ,a Purple Heart, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with 4 stars.
Mr. Smith was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Antis Township.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing, visitation or funeral service .
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.

Criminal Mischief and Theft
State police reported on June 14 at the PA Game Commission Firing Range on Scotia Road in Halfmoon Township that unknown actor(s) cut a chain link fence to gain access to the firing range. The actor(s) drove off with a blue 2003 Suzuki ATV from the secured fenced-in area, and then fled the scene in an unknown direction. Police are following up this incident with physical evidence that was located at the scene. If anyone has any information regarding the stolen ATV from the PA Game Commission Firing Range, contact State Police in Philipsburg at 814-342-3370.
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Theft from a Motor Vehicle
State police reported on June 16 that a handful of Tyrone residents had their vehicles entered, and items were removed from most of the victims. Those victims included Donna May Bratton, Sherri Lorraine Miles, and David Wunder, all of Meade Street. Other victims were Bobbie Jo Fisher of Main Street and Galen Charles Boyer of Hancock Street. Total value of thefts is at $493. Anyone with information is requested to contact State Police in Hollidaysburg at 814-696-6100.
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House break-in
On June 16, state police reported that Michael Robbins of RD 1 in Tyrone had his home that he is building broken into several times over the past 10 months. The incidents occurred at RR 1, Box 427 (Silver Barn Road) in Tyrone Township. Items stolen were work clothes, and the door frame of the home was damaged during the burglary.
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Took wallet
On June 18, state police said that Paul Carnell of Hollidaysburg was at the Martins General Store at the Bellwood Intersection in Antis Township and had accidentally dropped his wallet on the floor as he was leaving. Another store patron saw it and picked it up, but as the patron was handing it to the clerk, a black male said the wallet was his and took it. The store’s video system taped the theft and further action is pending once the unknown black male is identified.
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Burglary
State police reported on June 18 that the home of Robert and Lisa Shellenberger at 133 Sunrise Court in the Park View Estates in Antis Township was burglarized while they were at work. Due to so many items being taken, a complete list of stolen items is not available at this time. However, a laptop and numerous pieces of jewelry were among the items taken. A neighbor did report seeing a thin black male in his 20’s, driving a black Dodge Durango with front end damage, in the victim’s driveway earlier in the day. The investigation is continuing.
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Burglary and Assault
On June 20, state police stated that Cheryl Powell, RD 3, Altoona, told police that one male and one female, who Powell knows, broke into her house and assaulted her, along with damaging a closet door. Investigation is continuing.
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Criminal Mischief
State police reported on June 20 that someone broke a picture window at the residence of Eugene Emigh of Decker Hollow Road in Snyder Township, Tyrone. Investigation is continuing.
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Accident
On June 22, state police said an accident occurred when Ricky Klinger, 48, West Decatur, was driving southbound on SR 350 in Snyder Township and George E. Miller Jr., 80, Tyrone, was traveling northbound on SR 350, along with Andrew H. Bayer, 54, Tyrone, who was in a drive-way along the east berm of SR 350. The front right tire of Klinger’s 1988 Ford Ranger pick-up came off the vehicle and bounced onto the front end of Miller’s 2006 Toyota Camry. The tire dented Miller’s vehicle and then bounced over to the driver’s side door of Bayer’s 2002 Jeep Liberty, denting it as well. No injuries were reported and all drivers involved were wearing seat belts.

Mr. Hugh C. Moore, age 84, a guest at Valley View Home and a former Tyrone resident, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at 3 a.m. at the home. He was born June 19, 1924 in Sandy Ridge, the son of Ira and Ada Kennedy Moore, and on December 22, 1946 he was married to Hilda Napier who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Donald (Debra) of Jackson, MI, Wayne (Judy) of Port Isabel, TX and Douglas (Penny) of Three Bridge, NJ, and five grandchildren – Carrie Wilson, Rebecca and Courtney Moore and Kimberly and Donald Moore, and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Moore is survived by the following brothers and sisters – Boyd W. Moore, Laura Christine, Norma Rice and Iona McCahan, all of Tyrone, and Ira Moore, Kenmore, NY, Viola Lohr, Garrett, PA and Mary Louise Sudik of Niles, OH.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Mr. Moore was a veteran of service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of Philipsburg High School and of Berkley Business School where he received an Associate Degree. He had been employed by the Tyrone Area School District as a custodian. He was a member of F&AM Lodge No. 494, had served as Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star Tyrone Chapter No. 288 and as the Grand Sentinel of Eastern Star for Pennsylvania. He particularly enjoyed gardening and loved his family.
Funeral service for Hugh C. Moore will be Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc. with Richard McCahan officiating. Interment will follow in Blair Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Evangelical Baptist Church, 183 Logan Street, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Bob Hileman, Jr., President of The Colonel Crowther Foundation, is very pleased to announce the honoring of Colonel James E. Crowther by the National Park Service.
A panel will be placed on the Wall of Honor at the Chancellorsville Visitor’s Center recognizing Colonel Crowhter’s distinguished service.
In a recent email message, National Park Historian Don Pfanz stated, “Thank you for sending me Colonel James Crowther’s photograph and information. His panel will make a wonderful addition to our exhibit. I have taken the information that you sent and used it to compose the following text,”
Colonel James E. Crowther
110th Pennsylvania Infantry
Colonel James Crowther is the highest-ranking officer buried in Fredericksburg National Cemetery.  A former Burgess of Tyrone, PA., Crowther died on May 3, 1863, while gallantly attempting to hold back the fierce Confederate onslaught at Chancellorsville.  “His death is much regretted,” wrote his commanding officer.  “He was a brave and fearless soldier, esteemed by all.”
Pfanz continued, “I wish had space to say more about the colonel, but we are limited to 55 words. I intend to submit the panel to the production company later this week. It should be ready to hang on the wall by the end of the summer. If you wish to bring a small group of people to the park in October to dedicate the panel, we will be happy to have you do so. We may even be able to get a little bit of local newspaper coverage for the event.”
President Hileman states that members of the Board of Directors of The Colonel Crowther Foundation will attend the dedication.
James E. Crowther, along with his family, moved to Tyrone before that community was formed as a borough.
In civilian service to his community, he was a member of borough council and became the third person elected to the office of Burgess.
His military career in the Pennsylvania Militia included commissions as Lieutenant in the Washington Infantry and Tyrone Artillery.
He was commissioned Captain of the Tyrone Cavalry, which became Company D of the 14th Pennsylvania Infantry during the 90-day service.
When the 110th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed, James Crowther was elected and commissioned to the rank of Lt. Colonel.
In December 1862 he was promoted to full Colonel.