CENTRE COUNTY'S FAMILY NEWSPAPER he Centre Democval THOUSANDS READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS i ed VOLUME 57. NUMBER 29. BELLEFONTE, PA, THU RSDAY, JULY 21, 1938. SUBSCRIPTI@N--§1.50 PER YEAR fe) KY TATE MOTOR POLICE NIT WILL LEAVE BELLE: TE Headquarters Slated to Go to Williamsport or o Hollidaysburg; Pleasant Gap Sub-Station To Be Transferred to Bellefonte In Expected Move Although no definite information has been received in Bellefonte in regard to the long-rumored changes being contemplated in the State Motor Police set-up in Central Pennsylvania, semi-official sources yesterday revealed that final ar- fangements for the change are ex- pected to be made about August | According to information avail- able here, the Headquarters unit which has been located in the Hayes building, North Allegheny street, Rellefonte, for some years, will be moved to Williamsport. A new head- quarters detachment is expected to be established at Hollidaysburg it Is generally believed staffs of the two new headquarter will Include some members present headquarters lorce fonte The Pleasant Gap sub-statior be moved to Bellefonte, sub-station at Gap will continued, according formation. Efforts made to locate a ana be di to reliable the are suitable Burglaries Here Believed Solved Chief Dukeman Claims Police Know Identity of Thieves; One Warrant Issued Chief of Police Harry Dukeman of Bellefonte, last night reported that three robberies in Bellefonte during the past ten days are well on the way toward {inal solution. The officer sald two of the robberies were committed by a group of three boys, whose names will not be re- Jeased until formal arrests have been made, while a warrant son of the proprietor of th busines bhhed sued State Motor Police barracks are assisting in the tigation The three (Continued o place ro youths Free Acts Feature of Undine Carnival Here J. Robinson. of Port Matilda for a time was ventriloguist on the Major Bowe and Billy Ei- ton, one of the best known contor- tionists, are scheduled to present free acts at the Undine Carnival which is being held at the rear of the Undine House this week-end Robinson who has been acclaim- ed one of the best ventriloquists in this area, will be heard Saturday night, while Elton who delighted crowds at Hecla Park several year: #go with his almost unbellevabie feats, will be seen tonight, Friday ‘and Saturday nights Music at the carnival tonight will be fumished by Pifer's Banjo Band, while tomorrow the Howard Band will provide music. An orchestra will be on hand Baturday evening Valuable ground prizes are being awarded each evening. while street parades are daily features of the carnival R. J. Spangler Heads Young Democrat Club Ab a recent special meeting of the Young Democratic Club of Lower Bald Eagle Valley, Russel] J. Spang- jer. of Blanchard, was elected presi- dent for the ensuing year Other officers chosen were: Harry Butler, vice president; Alva Miller secretary and Ralph Orr, treasurer Members of the executive commities named at the meeting are: Luther Fisher, Howard, Ed. Rogers, Belle- fonte. RB. D. 2; Lee Confer, Howard RD 1; Wilkam Gillispie, Orviston; Forest BE. Gardner, Blanchard. Ray- mond Muthier, Monument, and O 8. Weaver, Howard. ———— Court Acting upon a petition by the County Commissioners. Judge Ivan Walker this week prevented hun- dreds of Centre county properties from going on the auction block August 1 for non-payment of taxes when he signed an order giving the County Treasurer permission to postpone the sale indefinitely. The Court action was based upon the contention of the Commission- ers that a sale at this time would be a hardship upon property owners in view of the fact that the recent depression. Jack of business and un- aeitied economic Postpones Tax Sale Of Properties In County Parole, Is Sent to Jail conditions have | but until noon no choice had It is reported that Mo- officials seeking a house modate the man the wre lor the tation up yesterday after made Police ten-room to RCO i or 8 olficers who local sub-station. Lending credence belief that the long-contempiated change hand is the fact that Captain C. J. McRae, in charge of Bellefonte headquarters, last week moved his household goods to Willlamsport where he has leased an apartment Until the change becomes effective he is continuing his duties Bellefonte Other members of the headquarters Aare living accomodat wil been Lor ae will Wil 0 the 8 near at the the office ir tn + be seek- Holli- here reported ions abandon- headquar- Board Sets Up Appeal Agency Committee Named to Hear Complaints of Persons on Assistance Rolls In order that there shall be more humane and equitable administra- tion of assistance in Centre County jocal Board has established a Beview Committers whieh ‘meets twice a month to hear appeals and review the tuations of persons in tre County who feel that the ap- { the reguations of Public Assistance is the lication the Department uals stance, Ger to Dependent _ ) » hands of been sndeavor to 1 10 local con- view Commities in Centre Coun- have been mjected OMe reason o to appeal ROT I08F As r adjusted for 1 opportunity other Letters of umstances appeal involve tating the cir- should be ad- Review Commitiee Public Assistance Building. Bellefonte ne of - Man Hits Car Window ~Cuts Tendon in Wrist I. L. Auman, of East Lamb street, Bellefonte, received a fracture of the right wrist and had several tendons and arteries in that mem- ber cut late Saturday night when his fist went through the closed window of his car, parked near his home. He was taken to the Centre County Hospital dispensary where his Injuries were treated Monday morning Auman pleaded gulity 10 a charge of disorderly conduct when arraigned by Chief of Police Harry Dukeman before Justice of the Peace John J. Bower and was released {rom custody upon payment of fines and costs totaling $17.10 Recovering From Injuries Eimer Pownell, of Yarnell who was kicked by a horse last month, has been receiving treatment from Dr. Poster. specialist at State Col- lege where x-ray examinations | showed two fractures of the skull Mr. Pownell is improving nicely at i home at Yarnell OAS affected the ability of the taxpayer | fo pay taxes assessed on real estate A list of the many hundreds of | tracts placed in jeopardy by the im- pending sale was published in local newspapers some weeks ago, and all of them were scheduled to be dis- posed of to the highest bidder at a sale which was to have onened the first Monday in August ! In the order filed this week Judge ! Walker gives the County Treasurer | permission to adjourn the sale until such time as he may deem wise, in | accordance with the provisions of the State laws regarding such mat. ters, T POLICE SHIFT AUG. 1 {ing another vehicle while his li- Missing Child Found Asleep In Home of Neighbor Fear that a major tragedy had ertaken a 2';-year-old North Spring street girl, who was missing her home for two hours last night, was dispelled when of a searching party found le tot from "riday member the UN nelghbor's Members f the Company, Bellefonte and neighbor and bering about tt a a bed In a home leep in Borough police friends, num- \ K part in the Rhoade Rhoade Ww! daughter of her home in near the ind Lamb streets Rhoades noticed the absence 30 make Sweitzer 10 Me NOUSRCS one of Schad { Spring Mi of her corner daught about 7 o'clock 1 and diate began search Alter minutes tioning among neighbor police were notified. A short time later the Undines sent out a searching anime OIE of futlle ques. part ¥ Although police were of the opin- jon that girl was probably (Continued on Page 6) the little Police, Guards Seek Fugitive 20 or More Officers Brave Storm Only to Learn “Tip” is False Lead two tons The Law in the Belicionte area rushed to the farm country in Nittany Valley a mile or so east of Bellefonte, last Thursday afternoon when they evived tip to the effect that susnicious-looking Individual was seen in that vicinity Police believed they were on the track of Robert Cooper. aged 37, who walked away from Rockview penitentiary the pre- vious afternoon. The long arm of Justice was rep- resented in the searching party by eight Motor Police officers from the Rockyview and Pleasant Oap {Continued on page seven) . ' af Nearly LH WHA Ie @ Magician To Defy Death at Hecla Park the Thrill Blade In an act billed Packed Death-Defying Doom Jack Calhoun aa just | nds headline atiraction at Hecla Park, 8 LI the : show sleight -of +1 ions and other ma ut not con. tent mere pulling mbbits young Calhoun has a y climax his program sword bears down on him in which he is locked timed on a 12-seconds uniock bolt olds his neck in the path of the blade, he must meet with certain death. But in the interval between the lowering of lights and fNashing them on again, Calhoun is to free himeelf from the locked cell and the descending blade The act is his own invention. It is done by no other magician or escape artist. Calhoun bas been practicing magic for simost his en- tire life. Omily 28 years old, he has been performing his {eats in pub lic for 20 years. At the age of eight he was known 8s “The World's! Youngest Magician.” i The act will be supported by Le- roy, the famous black-faced comed- | ian fresh from the west coast, and the Prairie Playboys. with the cannot the C. of C. Planning Tour To “Grand Canyon” The Beliefonte Chamber of Com- merce is planning a good-will tour to the famous Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, at Wellsboro, Tioga county. Preliminary arrangements for the motor caravan were made at a meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce Offices Monday after. noon It is hoped to have at least 100 cars in the caravan. and it is prob- able that the group will be escorted to and from Tioga county by State Motor Police officers. No definite date for the tour has been set at this time 'Boalsburg Man Breaks Robert Ripka, of Boalsburg, who | | some weeks ago was placed on pro- | bation after appearing before Judge Ivan Walker on charges of operat- cense was under suspension, was this week when he violated his par- | ole Ripka was arrested last week in Clinton county for driving without | i the Proposed Law Provides Tax For Plumbing Borough Ordinance Would Levy Fees For Fermit and Inspection COUNCILMEN BALK AT SUGGESTED FEE SCALE Police Authorized to Accept Bail; Will Enter Liens For Back Taxes Bellefonte Borough # plumbing ordinance h ed at regular meeting L « plumbing 4 prise Councli Ww was discu Monday i night is expeciegd W how Major features of the law are: all plumbers must take examinations and be licensed; they must prepare a complete drawing of any new plumbing contempiated whether it be the installation of a bathroom or addition of a faucet in the base. must secure a permit borough authorities to instal plumbin on a standard which also tion of the Plumbing provides the borough ment from such they RB. Paying a baard caie for will include an finished job Ly the Bor Inspector. The aw one Can prac plumbing he is loensed SF tary : permit insi« ser} gn that ne ATR vocation of oe iNneas thr Heavy penalties are provided for violations the law ahd pax ty owner Operat reguiation (Continued on page seven) Bomb Murderer Dies In Chair Fugmann Protests Innocence as Guards Lead Him Into Death Room state of DY pRrimd er af th Ny HE OF UM Lath Prociaiming mnocence to the ast even Michae] Pugmann of Wilkes-Barre, died early Monta n the chair af Rockview preferred to life imprison Priday bomb rs persone in 1936 The ghort slender former Cerman priiieryman walked the dealin unassisted, repeating in a gullerai rose above Priesl’s prayers yY with commis Voila «O43 CIN we the Good of three chamber ang ver VET again by thal a Ls voice he tones of I mus ime I did Two body Qua - 141 _ my life for thousand jerked bhi against the leather straps of {Continued on page seven) $82,775 For Work On College Streets Congresaman Don Gingery nounces the allotment of Feders funds amounting to $82.775 lor the improvement streets throughout the Borough of State Coliege. This work includes oonstrutting courts sidewalks and drainage facilities grading placing base and surfac- ing. and performing incidental and appurtenant work. This is not part of the Pederal Highway system This is in addition to projects specifically approved, and no taxes or assesaments will be jevied cover the amount of Pederal funds expended on the project, which was sponsored by the Blale College Bor. ough Council, an os RB in C. OF C. TO DEDICATE NEW JACKSONVILLE ROAD Officials of the Bellefonte Cham- ber of Commerce last night an- nounced that the Chamber will sponsor a dedication ceremony at Jacksonville, Monday evening. Aug- ust 1, in honor of the completion of the Jacksonville road The macadam highway Joining Bellefonte and Lock Haven was op- ened to traffic throughout its en- | tire length last week aftér construc- tion of a “missing link” from Jack- | sonville to Cedar Springs was com- pleted Although plans for the ceremony {are not definite at this time. offlc- ials of the Chamber of Commerce declared that short speeches by prominent Centre countinns will be made, and music will be provided Full details of the event will be an- nounced in this newkpaper next Thursday. i MOSHANNON NATIONAL BANK FAYING 8% DIVIDEND James Kerr, receiver of the Mo- shannon National Bank. anhounced that payment of an eight per cent dividend, totaling $100.443.57. began yesterday, July 20th, at ¢ a. m and | | will continue indefinitely until all | | checks have been distributed. | committed to the Centre county jail | Payment will be made in the of- | fice of the Recelver, Room 220 in Moshannon National Bank! Building. This is the fourth pay- | ment to 2972 depositors who have | iday for every dollar of the total. '$1.010,096.62, or | 80 per cent of the net deposit lia- bility. The bank closed October 9, | 1631 with a total deposit lability of | #1,265,20037, Centre Sounty authorities. He will total distribution to remain in jail until the fine and costs on the original charge have | been served out at the rate of | C. H. Smith Fatally Hurt In Accident Widely Known Insurance Agent Dies in Hospital; Had Skull Fracture CAR OVERTURNS WHEN DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP Was Alone at Time Vietim Pinned in of Crash; Wreck- age of Machine —— its wheel of k suddenly morning ame oa slop a striking an mnkment on the Bald Eagh highway between Julian and 8 Furnice the driver was ) luring sleep behind the true last the CArily (ny and when fer YA] d 23. wel radios Counts raday agent Home mor: CO 1.8 aliritited WwW regaining WCOUSHe SS Cras clock a] MYere Announce Plans For Grange Fair Tents Already in Great De mand; Pienic Will Open Thursday, August 25 for rp Orange Falr For the ser A UE ust fortunate repara Lions £0 On Space Yioes Of Burviss omhniites alternont feeds speakers and ils The gedvered former Cr minister at New Beril ta muncian mt tin PA TYIOE the Rev. John SOTO bw L% § Fa : Hire FW Pa by the Roan musical mel Mis ection barsie oof wi the } be given Altoona 1 Neard an Day { Grange fioats by auditor Thursday loan ts v SHOALS ON ITAnge parade o These prizes are awarded of judges which » mmittes represent and demon- Cirangy agricultural Every subordinate Grange inty. or a subordinate and Juvenile Grange eligible to enter the contest Contesting Gran- are asked notify George Mothersbaugh, Boalsburg, chairman of the committer of entertainment fater than August 15 of thelr desire to eompete Tents continue to be in great dee mand Persons who have not already returned their tent cards to the »o- retary are urged to do so al once since those tents oannot be held after Augist 1. Likewise Superinten- dent Spayd ts much perplexed 10 find places for the increasingly farge number of privately owned tents set up on the ground for Pair week Certainly all sighs point to a bigger than ever” Orangers’ pichic Couple Wed Fifty- Three Years Today Today is the fifty-third wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. H COramiey. prominent residents of Rebersburg. In honor of the event a family outing is being held, with members of the immediate family Present Those who are taking part in the day's festivities are as follows: Mr and Mrs. Charles Gramley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher and daughter Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pale. all of Flemington, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oramiey and two children, Harold and Elaine, of Forty Fort Both Mr. and Mis. Gramiey are in good health and are usually ac- tive for their years. The Centre Democrat joins with a legion of RVeEnDue slrate or activity in the co SOME it is " [ gr to not {other friends in wishing them many mote years of health and happiness together Pine Grove Mills Boy Impaled On Pitchfork While jumping from a wheat mow on his father's farm Saturday eve- ning. James Corl, of Pine Grove Mills. landed on an upright piteh- fork, the tines of which penetrated his side and shoulder. The ad's cries brought his father, |& license. and was turned over to| proven their clams and brings the | Albert Corl, to his assistance, and the boy was taken to the offices of Dr. W. 8. Glenn for treatment. Yes- terday He was reported to be re- covering as well as can be expect Crash Victim ou PLAN TOWN-WIDE SALE Member moineqg of Belielon na? W. W. Sieg Named Country Club Head CHARLES H SMITH Thompson Flays Earle Accusers 2500 Hear Addresses at Pienic of Democratic Women's (Clubs Scores Attend C. E. Convention More Than 80 Centre Coun- tians Present al State These charges Gathering al Hershey Kick back atl ithe makers hrough | the refusal and repudiation of vot- During the past week more than ots I Pennagivinia when they sop eighty persons from Ontre count) port Democratic party in atiended Christian & united the state . Or CONYen aot adores: from nal ones ® i 4 gathert: Page 7) i Henna; el + Fusions 2 & » & NETVEO A > OOS i Continued on On vention $3 Me - Man Saves Fifth Victim from Drowning il nvention I'wenty «sever o! Hie Wer tenting camp gr SOEEIOT Small “ers ti reas Conung “Bud” Pifer Buys Hi-Way Market Bud” Pile: 2 oh purchased the Milesburg fr nd * ths eg ol Wiall an omnis He the fift} tim Dam about 3:30 « afternoon pulled his i Whipple's Mills Wednesday Mar nore ’ walters « of Pine inal 8mith vear-oud C. B Lambert State Coliege while swim ming to a 108 in the dam, and went A Dusiness estabilis to her rescue. He succeeded in i e will be know: ing the girl 30 yards shore Market had been stricken cramps is ~Trzy th's 1 HUG rmerl) Woninily Hig! & Sg Market when he ig. SIN0e he ing of Wertz. wt Greenwood Pumsce. ON | fer ‘tne establishment has boen | that occasion he had to dive in one of that os o nent lang De n with his clothes on, and was foroed Fen rs ¥ con mi § MOS, pro- to hit Miss Wertz 8 knockout! blow gressive business hos The to keep her from gelling a strangle partners in ; 0 acquaint hold on him. He has never taken PaO with their modern store any instructions in life saving, but 2M featuring specials all this week used to watch the guards at some Turn to their advertisement on an- of the Altoona parks other further details a in MP —————_——— ———————. — . LOGAN FIRE CARNIVAL TO Chicken Thieves In BE HELD AUGUST 12- Brush Valley Area Farmers in Brush Valley are on the watch for chicken thieves who have been active in that vicinity in recent weeks. Some are prepared to greet prowle!s with a blast from a shotgun first, and ask questions afterwards. Sometime Thursday night thieves entered the Paul Miler chicken house at Rebersburg and took ten chickens. Several weeks previous- ly Nelson Stover, of Livonia, had all his chickens taken by thieves Other farmers in the region repori | Grove clock 1 a a 4 A Rn Lambert 13 hid i Mr and Mr: Manor Hills HRW daughter of falter Paul Myers to thie with Pifer unofficia was Years ®Ro Gladys work as an began eight saved the life the burg of x Vi att of ph new orcer new page for 13 The annual carnival gponsored by the Dogan Fire Company of Belle- fofite, will be held on the High schoo] commons on Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13 Music Priday night will be fur- nished by the Bellefonte High School Band. while on Saturday night Lee Page and His Sons of the Purple Sage. regular entertainers over KDKA. Pittsburgh, will pro- vide music and entertainment, Centre County a DECISION DOOMS FAIRBRO BRANCH OF LOCAL RAILROAD ' dress — OK I. C. (, Denies Bellefonte Cen- tral Right to “Long Haul” to Tyrone MAY APPEAL MATTER TO U. 8S. SUPREME COURT Officials See £350,000 Invest- Made by Ruling ment ['seless Monday Com ip what } legal desth-war- the Pairbrook Branch of Railroad power to “long the terete te drew me the JIE on ystem PErmiission ile stub-end irbrook sta granted Lh R. offer- salvage ie Keep I purchased for snd C.C 8 six- tn OO build te College page seven) i s— Sees Need For Law Enforcement nues on Conti Judge Walker Savs Human Element Too Strong in Ade ministration of Justice American are Ine take ro i jook at Judge Ivan Walker stated Tuesday belore the Poe i th iefonte Kiwanis Generally it is not the aw fault. but the enforoe- administration of the % Be r {ten condemned.” the and a demand is in the laws, when id be for a proper The ha- ible for in and AW KOT pinion can oof (Continued on page six) ————————— Picnic Plans Mapped By Young Democrats ommitt sports, social and Hy state-wide picnic Young Democratic Pennsylvania to be held August 27. at Hershey will be announced within the few days according to Gener- al Chairman B. Frank Swigert To date ticket sales for the affair which will be the highlight of the Young Democratic summer program have exceeded original esti. mates Swigert declared. departments of the State government,” he said. “have decifed te combine their annual summer outings with our affair and ail signs point © one of the largest Koecia to ranging fb 2 tures the ally 4 rady oi ‘ sg of 4 al Club Saturday Park next far Chairman | crowds ever assembled for a holiday in Pennsylvania. ™ 8 will be scheduled OIts evenis | during the morning and early after noon. Statewide candidates will ad- a mass meeting in the date afternoon. A grand bali will be held {in the evening with music by a ha- known orchestra The archesira has not been gel ected as yel but Chairman Swigert hopes to be able to make this sn- nounocement before the end of the week tionally *Scenic Paradise’ aad thefts of chickens, and judging from | sentiment of the victims the thieves, | i caught, will receive little consid- eration. The following interesting letter was written by Joseph B. Cook, of Lakewood, Ohio, following his re- turn home after visiting his father, Chas. F. Cook. in Bellefonte. Seeing | the spiendors of Oenire oounly's | inatural scenic formations through Gap Brotherhood to Hold Outing Today ‘the eves of the writer may have a tendency to rejuvenate our home- The Brotherhood of Pleasant | community tl ' ’ 4 y pride. even though Gap will pssembie for The ir FeUIAT oates us with the knowledge that | monthly meeting, at 30 o'clock | pe may be “100 close to the woods | this Thursday evening. to ste the trees” Mt The group will spend a few hours 'oiibeg his Centre county visit as al Brownies old place just out of foliows Potters Mills, Those members at-| : : tending will assemble at the M. E Dear Editor: {church so that those who have cars | will be able to take any who wish some impressions of my recent rip | to #0 but do not have transporta- (10 the old home town (Bellefonte). tion. The entertainment committer | Naturally, I think its the best stiggests that members bring quoits, town in the world. The water is the rifles for mark shooting. mushball most refreshing. the spring and the | ‘equipment or any Other sports trout and the hills are the biggest | "equipment. No business will be ¢on- | and best. the view from Point Mo- | ‘ducted during the surimer months. [Coy is Hl the finest, and the pro- | Meetings will be of a social order pie live the Jongest. i But tw be perfectly serious andi it ie » Cook Ges | unsentimental. vou people who live in Bellefonte don't know how Jueky vou ardor maybe you do 1 would like to compliment your Chamber of Commerce on the folller gotten out recently. It is one of the best things of Hs Kind 1 have éver seen. and should do the community a Jot of good. My son Richeni Howard Peter- man, a frend Drom Oleveland, and 1. had three of the pleasantest days of our lives in the Centre coMRLY mountaing when rhodedendron eas in bloom. 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