John E. Gable's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.1209

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History of Cambria County, V.2

HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY 1209

business at Altoona, Pa., married Miss Francis Block, and they have a child, Dorial; Hyman, a World War veteran, is engaged in the practice of law at Carlisle, Pa., married Miss Bertha Goldstein of Portage; Dr. Max, a World War veteran, engaged in the practice of dentistry at Portage, married Miss Anna Goldstein; Russel S., the subject of this sketch; and Isadore, at home.
    Russell S, Goldstein received his education in the public schools of Portage and has since been identified with his father's business. He has served as manager since 1922. During the World War Mr. Goldstein served in France with the Medical corps. He was discharged in November 1919.
    Mr. Goldstein is active in the American Legion of Portage and the Elks Lodge, No. 175, Johnstown.

    Polo C. Azzara is a substantial citizen of Cresson, where he is well known as a road contractor. He is a native of Italy, born Sept. 22, 1872, and the son of Samuel and Juanita Azzara.
    Both Samuel Azzara and his wife were born in Italy. He was active in railroad construction work during his entire life and is now deceased. His wife, who is 82 years of age, resides in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Azzara were the parents of six sons, one of whom is deceased.
    Polo C. Azzara was reared and educated in his native land and in 1898 emigrated to the United States and settled in Barnesboro, Pa., where he was prominent as a road builder and contractor for about 18 years. He then removed to Cresson, where he has since engaged in business.
    In 1896 Mr. Azzara was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Mary Vigilanti, also a native of Italy, and the daughter of Dominic and Elizabeth Vigilanti. Mr. Vigilanti resides in Italy and his wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Azzara the following children have been born: Dominic, deceased; Samuel, died in infancy; Juanita, a student; Samuel John, a graduate of St. Francis College and the law department of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; and Esther Elizabeth, a student at Cresson School for girls.
    Mr. Azzara and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church, and he is identified with the Elks and Moose Lodge, and the Rotary Club of Cresson. He is a Republican.

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	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY	1209
business at Altoona, Pa., married Miss Francis Block, and they have a child, Dorial; Hyman, a World War veteran, is engaged in the practice of law at Carlisle, Pa., married Miss Bertha Goldstein of Portage; Dr. Max, a World War veteran, engaged in the practice of dentistry at Portage, married Miss Anna Goldstein; Russel S., the subject of this sketch; and Isadore, at home. Russell S, Goldstein received his education in the public schools of Portage and has since been identified with his father's business. He has served as manager since 1922. During the World War Mr. Goldstein served in France with the Medical corps. He was discharged in November 1919. Mr. Goldstein is active in the American Legion of Portage and the Elks Lodge, No. 175, Johnstown. Polo C. Azzara is a substantial citizen of Cresson, where he is well known as a road contractor. He is a native of Italy, born Sept. 22, 1872, and the son of Samuel and Juanita Azzara. Both Samuel Azzara and his wife were born in Italy. He was active in railroad construction work during his entire life and is now deceased. His wife, who is 82 years of age, resides in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Azzara were the parents of six sons, one of whom is deceased. Polo C. Azzara was reared and educated in his native land and in 1898 emigrated to the United States and settled in Barnesboro, Pa., where he was prominent as a road builder and contractor for about 18 years. He then removed to Cresson, where he has since engaged in business. In 1896 Mr. Azzara was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Mary Vigilanti, also a native of Italy, and the daughter of Dominic and Elizabeth Vigilanti. Mr. Vigilanti resides in Italy and his wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Azzara the following children have been born: Dominic, deceased; Samuel, died in infancy; Juanita, a student; Samuel John, a graduate of St. Francis College and the law department of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; and Esther Elizabeth, a student at Cresson School for girls. Mr. Azzara and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church, and he is identified with the Elks and Moose Lodge, and the Rotary Club of Cresson. He is a Republican.