John E. Gable's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.748

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History of Cambria County, V.2

748 HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY

    Dr. Harry Wilbur Black is an enterprising and successful young dentist of Cambria County, engaged in the practice of his profession at Beaverdale. He was born at Spangler, Pa., Aug. 3, 1901, and is the son of Harry W. and Ella (Boucher) Black.
    Harry W. Black is a well known merchant of Beaverdale, where he has engaged in business for 20 years. Both he and his wife are natives of Indiana County, Pa. They have two sons: Dr. Harry Wilbur, the subject of this sketch; and Samuel, a dentist, Beaverdale, Pa.
    After attending the public and high schools of Beaverdale, Harry Wilbur Black entered the University of Pennsylvania, from which he received his degree in dentistry in 1923. He immediately established his practice at Beaverdale.
    On Dec. 29, 1919, Doctor Black was married to Miss Madge Walker, the daughter of A. L. and Alzeda (Walters) Walker, both natives of Beaverdale, where they reside. Doctor and Mrs. Black have a daughter, Madelyn.
    Doctor Black is a member of the Johnstown Dental Society, Central Pennsylvania Dental Society, Pennsylvania State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He is a Republican, a member of the United Brethren Church and Knights of Pythias. Both Doctor and Mrs. Black are well and favorably known in the community.

    Harry R. Crawford, druggist, who ranks among the leading young business men of Beaverdale, is a veteran of the World war. He was born at Youngtown, Pa., Jan. 6, 1895, and is the son of Daniel B. and Anna (Davison) Crawford.
    Daniel B. Crawford, deceased, was born at Tippecanoe, Pa., and was a brick contractor. His widow lives at Swissvale, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford had two children: Harry R., the subject of this sketch; and Essie, married J. L. McCartney, lives at Swissvale, Pa.
    Harry R. Crawford was reared and educated at Swissvale, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied pharmacy and from which he was graduated in 1917. On May 27, 1917, he volunteered for service in the World war. He was attached to Base Hospital No. 27, and saw active service in France. After his discharge in April, 1919, Mr. Crawford was employed in a drug store at Swissvale, where he remained until September, 1921. He has been owner of the Cambria Drug Store

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748	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY
Dr. Harry Wilbur Black is an enterprising and successful young dentist of Cambria County, engaged in the practice of his profession at Beaverdale. He was born at Spangler, Pa., Aug. 3, 1901, and is the son of Harry W. and Ella (Boucher) Black. Harry W. Black is a well known merchant of Beaverdale, where he has engaged in business for 20 years. Both he and his wife are natives of Indiana County, Pa. They have two sons: Dr. Harry Wilbur, the subject of this sketch; and Samuel, a dentist, Beaverdale, Pa. After attending the public and high schools of Beaverdale, Harry Wilbur Black entered the University of Pennsylvania, from which he received his degree in dentistry in 1923. He immediately established his practice at Beaverdale. On Dec. 29, 1919, Doctor Black was married to Miss Madge Walker, the daughter of A. L. and Alzeda (Walters) Walker, both natives of Beaverdale, where they reside. Doctor and Mrs. Black have a daughter, Madelyn. Doctor Black is a member of the Johnstown Dental Society, Central Pennsylvania Dental Society, Pennsylvania State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He is a Republican, a member of the United Brethren Church and Knights of Pythias. Both Doctor and Mrs. Black are well and favorably known in the community. Harry R. Crawford, druggist, who ranks among the leading young business men of Beaverdale, is a veteran of the World war. He was born at Youngtown, Pa., Jan. 6, 1895, and is the son of Daniel B. and Anna (Davison) Crawford. Daniel B. Crawford, deceased, was born at Tippecanoe, Pa., and was a brick contractor. His widow lives at Swissvale, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford had two children: Harry R., the subject of this sketch; and Essie, married J. L. McCartney, lives at Swissvale, Pa. Harry R. Crawford was reared and educated at Swissvale, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied pharmacy and from which he was graduated in 1917. On May 27, 1917, he volunteered for service in the World war. He was attached to Base Hospital No. 27, and saw active service in France. After his discharge in April, 1919, Mr. Crawford was employed in a drug store at Swissvale, where he remained until September, 1921. He has been owner of the Cambria Drug Store