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History of Cambria County, V.2

HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY 997

    Mr. Williams began his business career as a salesman for Ginn & Co., New York, as representative in southwestern Pennsylvania. He was in their employ for nine years. He has filled the following school positions: Assistant principal of schools at Hastings, Pa.; principal of city schools of Johnstown; principal of schools at Cresson; principal of schools at Barnesboro; and supervising principal of schools in Blacklick Township, Cambria County. He has held his present position since July 1, 1924. He is identified with the Pennsylvania State Educational Association and the National Association.
    In 1914 Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Miss Mary Campbell, the daughter of James M. and Laura B. (Warner) Campbell, natives of Indiana County, Pa. Mr. Campbell died in January, 1918, and his widow resides at Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have two sons: D. W., Jr., born Dec. 21, 1915; and James Evan, born Jan. 4, 1918.
    Politically Mr. Williams is a Republican. He is a member of the Christian Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is held in high regard throughout the entire community and is a reliable citizen.




    Earl Alwine, garage owner, is an enterprising young business man of Johnstown. He was born in this city, Jan. 1, 1892, and is the son of Jerry and Minnie (Berkley) Alwine.
    Jerry Alwine, who is successfully engaged in farming and fruit raising on Somerset Pike, just outside of Johnstown, is a native of Cambria County. For many years he owned and operated the Alwine Dairy in Johnstown.
    Earl Alwine received his education in Johnstown and was associated in business with his father for several years. In 1919 he established his present business at 1340 Franklin Street. He has a well equipped garage and carries a complete line of automobile accessories. He also operates a gasoline filling station.
    In January, 1917, Mr. Alwine was united in marriage with Miss Lena Stonebreaker, the daughter of William and Christina Stonebreaker, of Clearfield county, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Alwine have three children, Paul, Helen and William.
    Mr. Alwine is a Republican and a member of the church of the Brethren. He has a wide acquaintance throughout the community in which he has spent his entire life.


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