John E. Gable's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.1090

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History of Cambria County, V.2

1090 HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY

    Paul A. VanAllman is an energetic and successful young business man of Johnstown, where he is engaged in the drug business at 975 Franklin Street. He was born at Altoona, Pa., Dec. 22, 1897, and is the son of John and Margaret (Grove) VanAllman.
    John VanAllman is a native of Pennsylvania, as is his wife. They live at Hollidaysburg, Pa. For many years Mr. VanAllman was identified with the Pennsylvania Railroad, but is now retired.
    After completing his early schooling at Hollidaysburg, Paul A. VanAllman entered the College of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, from which he was graduated in 1919. He immediately located in Johnstown, where he purchased the drug business of Leo Ruth. He carries on a general drug and prescription business and has a well established trade.
    On Nov. 26, 1919, Mr. VanAllman was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Elliott, the daughter of Robert and Clara (Brua) Elliott, of Hollidaysburg, Pa.
    Mr. VanAllman is a member of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, and Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. He is popular among a wide circle of friends in Johnstown.

    W. C. Beckley is an enterprising merchant and highly esteemed citizen of Johnstown. He was born in Bedford County, Pa., Sept. 9, 1886, and is the son of William H. and Ellen (Oldham) Beckley.
    William H. Beckley, deceased, was for many years a prosperous farmer and stockman of Bedford County, Pa., of which he was an early settler.
    After completing his schooling in Bedford County, W. C. Beckley engaged in teaching school for four years, after which he entered the employ of the Cambria Steel Company. In 1912 he became interested in the grocery and meat business and established his present successful business at 700 Clark Street. Mr. Beckley is one of the reliable merchants of the city and handles high-grade merchandise exclusively.
    On June 10, 1910, Mr. Beckley was united in marriage with Miss Mary Clark, the daughter of A. L. and Anna Clark, of Johnstown. They have five children: Clark, Lyle, Helen, Paul and Dale.
    Mr. Beckley is a member of the Evangelical Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He is a Republican and is vice president and director of the Dale Deposit Bank.

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1090	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY
Paul A. VanAllman is an energetic and successful young business man of Johnstown, where he is engaged in the drug business at 975 Franklin Street. He was born at Altoona, Pa., Dec. 22, 1897, and is the son of John and Margaret (Grove) VanAllman. John VanAllman is a native of Pennsylvania, as is his wife. They live at Hollidaysburg, Pa. For many years Mr. VanAllman was identified with the Pennsylvania Railroad, but is now retired. After completing his early schooling at Hollidaysburg, Paul A. VanAllman entered the College of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, from which he was graduated in 1919. He immediately located in Johnstown, where he purchased the drug business of Leo Ruth. He carries on a general drug and prescription business and has a well established trade. On Nov. 26, 1919, Mr. VanAllman was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Elliott, the daughter of Robert and Clara (Brua) Elliott, of Hollidaysburg, Pa. Mr. VanAllman is a member of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, and Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. He is popular among a wide circle of friends in Johnstown. W. C. Beckley is an enterprising merchant and highly esteemed citizen of Johnstown. He was born in Bedford County, Pa., Sept. 9, 1886, and is the son of William H. and Ellen (Oldham) Beckley. William H. Beckley, deceased, was for many years a prosperous farmer and stockman of Bedford County, Pa., of which he was an early settler. After completing his schooling in Bedford County, W. C. Beckley engaged in teaching school for four years, after which he entered the employ of the Cambria Steel Company. In 1912 he became interested in the grocery and meat business and established his present successful business at 700 Clark Street. Mr. Beckley is one of the reliable merchants of the city and handles high-grade merchandise exclusively. On June 10, 1910, Mr. Beckley was united in marriage with Miss Mary Clark, the daughter of A. L. and Anna Clark, of Johnstown. They have five children: Clark, Lyle, Helen, Paul and Dale. Mr. Beckley is a member of the Evangelical Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He is a Republican and is vice president and director of the Dale Deposit Bank.