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= Bellefonte, Pa., May 7, 1926.
NEWS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY.
Mrs. Harry Badger and Mrs.
John Hartswick will entertain the
thimble bee of the Reformed church,
at Mrs. Badger’s home on east Bishop
street, Thursday afternoon May 13.
Mrs. Isaac Smith died at her
‘home in Centre Hall yesterday just as
the Watchman was going to press, but
too late to give particulars. A com-
plete obituary wil be given next week.
Mrs. Harrison Kline has issued
invitations for a children’s party at
her home on Bishop street from two
to four o'clock this afternoon in cele-
‘bration of her daughter Dorothy’s
third anniversary.
— Probably the largest shipment
(a whole carlead) of white enameled
‘bath room fixtures and kitchen sinks
ever consigned to Bellefonte has been
received by A. E. Schad. Ask for
special bargain prices. 18-2t
The drinking fountain at the
‘big spring was very much in demand,
.on Sunday, as hundreds of motorists
stopped to view the spring in its
new setting and to quench their thirst
from its limpid waters.
It was just twenty-six degrees
.above zero out at Runville on Wed-
nesday morning. Bellefonte ther-
mometers just touched the freezing
point. Of course we make no predic-
‘tion as to the fruit crop.
At a meeting of the officials of
ithe Susquehanna baseball league held
in Lock Haven, on Wednesday, a hum-
‘ber of changes were made in the tent-
.ative schedule as published last week
which will give Bellefonte more home
games on Thursday and not so many
Saturday games.
“H. S. Ingalls, sent here from
New York, is the newly appointed
manager of the Bellefonte aviation
field, succeeding Fred .J. Gelhaus,
whose resignation took effect last
Saturday. Mr. Ingalls is a bachelor
and will be quartered in the Brocker-
hoff house Annex.
——The annual rummage sale, for
the benefit of the Centre County hos-
pital, will be held Wednesday May 12,
in the room, known as the Finklestine
pool-room, in the Bush arcade. All
.donations should be sent there by
Tuesday, or if this is not possible, call
Mrs. Russell Blair, who will go after
‘them.
—Governor Pinchot’s itinerary for
‘his primary campaign, published on
Sunday, does not provide for a visit
to Centre county, but Mrs. Pinchot
“will visit Bellefonte on Wednesday
of next week, May 12th, and will
speak in the court house that even-
ing. Mrs. Pinchot is taking an ac-
tive part in her husband’s campaign
and her appearance on the rostrum
at Bellefonte ‘will mark her first visit
to Centre county.
——The Watsontown Record and
Star, for: fifty:six: years a very cred-
itable exposition of country journal-
ism along the West Branch, will cease
publication on June 1st. The tidy
paper is dying because the merchants
of Watsontown haven’t given it
enough of the only elixir that will
keep a newspaper alive—advertising.
Inasmuch as it is the only publication
in the town we are at a loss to under-
stand how such a condition is possible.
Watsontown might not know it, but
it is certainly taking a long jump to-
ward getting off the map if it thinks
it can get along without some kind
of a newspaper. .
—State College authorities estimate
that six hundred dads were present,
on Saturday, for the sixth annual ob-
servance of Fathers’ day. At the
annual meeting of the association of
parents, held in the morning, Earl H.
Hewitt, of Dilltown, was elected pres-
iwent to succeed John S. Musser, of
Harrisburg, who has filled the office
ever since the organization of the as-
sociation five years ago. Mrs. M.
Elizabeth Olewine, of Bellefonte, was
elected vice president as successor to
Judge H. Walton Mitchell, of Pitts-
burgh. J. Orvis Keller was chosen
secretary-treasurer to succeed Prof.
AA. H. Espenshade.
During many years of the ac-
tive existence of the old steam heat
and gas works A. Brittain Steele was
the man behind the guns who collected
in the financial provender that kept
the plant in operation. The plant
closed down going on nine years ago
and has been defunct so long that it is
falling to pieces. About all it is
worth now, aside from the valuation
of the ground it stands upon, is the
price of scrap in the open market.
But there is some good timber in the
buildings, and this is now being re-
‘moved under the supervision of Mr.
:Steele, the one man whose identity is
still connected with the defunct plant.
—A peculiar fatai accident happened
on the highway near the Pemberton
quarry of the American Lime and
Stone company, last Saturday after-
noon. Five people from Tyrone in an
automoblie were driving along the
highway just as a heavy blast was
put off in the Pemberton quarry. A
piece of rock weighing over sixteen
pounds was hurled a distance of a
third of a mile, crashed through the
top of the car, struck George Kochera
on the head, causing instant death.
The man’s skull was fractured and
neck broken. Kochera was 23 years
old and leaves his mother, two broth-
ers and two sisters, all residents of
Tyrone.
AMERICAN LIME AND STONE
C0., WINS GOVERNMENT
COMMENDATION.
Big Local Industry Given Honorable
Mention in National Safety
Competition.
During the last decade consumers
of lime have become more and more
exacting in their requirements of the
manufacturer. These requirements
reached such a point that in order to
produce a lime suitable for the in-
dustries, the American Lime & Stone
company found it feasible to mine its
stone thereby almost wholly eleminat-
ing contamination of its products by
surface dirt and other impurities.
On August 1, 1922, the Beil-Mine
was opened. The shaft was run down
the natural angle of the limestone
vein at approximately 60 degrees
from the horizontal, and the pure
Bellefonte vein was tapped 200 feet
below the surface of the ground.
The Bellefonte ledge of high cal-
cium limestone is one of the purest
deposits in this country. It is approx-
imately 75 weet wide, miles in length,
and estimated to run 4,000 feet deep.
The mine of the American Lime &
Stone company is operated by the
shrinkage stope method. The stone
is brought through the drifts by
electric locomotives and is dumped
into the loading pocket where it is
picked up by the skip and electrically
hoisted to the surface. The working
chambers are approximately 275 feet
long, 50 feet high, and 40 feet wide,
with a pillar of 40 feet of virgin rock
between them. The roof of the mine
consists of one hundred or more feet
of the original deposit.
The entire vein is of solid limestone,
no seams of any kind appear within
its width or breadth. The solidness
of the rock itself, and of that on either
side of the vein makes the chambers
far safer than a man constructed ball-
room. The temperature remains con-
sistent throughout the year at about
58 degrees Fahrenheit, making a very
comfortable temperature in which to
work.
Of course mining stone was for a
while a strange operation to men ac-
customed for years to taking it from
an open quarry. While at first it was
viewed as probably more dangerous,
experience has revealed that as a mat-
ter of fact it is the safer of the two
methods. Every precaution has been
taken by the American Co., for the
protection of the men. All of the
blasting is done at the close of work
each day and after the last miner has
left. There are fifty of them working
hundreds of feet underground by day
and twenty-five on the night shift.
Naturally all are interested in the
“safety first” movement and so care-
ful have they become to avoid contri-
butory cause of an accident of any
sort that the low casualty rate of the
mine has attracted government atten-
tion.
On May 1st, the Company received
the following telegram commending
its operation:
American Lime & Stone Co,
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
Bureau of Mines advise that your Delle-
fonte underground Limestone Quarry is
accorded honorabie mention in National
Safety Competition. Congratulations upon
splendid record which placed you so near
the top and brought you this well earned
Honor.
(Signed) U. F. Greensfelder,
Editor of Explosives Engineer,
It is interesting to note that nearly
300 of the large mines and quarries
in the country were observed in the
competition for the bronze trophy
“Sentinel of Safety” offered by the
Explosive Engineer Magazine.
Four didn’t lose an hour during the
year because of accidents. In the
group of underground mines produc-
ing non metallic minerals the Lower
gypsum mine, of the United States
Gypsum Co., at Gypsum, Ohio, won
the trophy, with four others receiving
honorable mention; among the latter
being the Bell-Mine of the American
Co., at this place.
Two Auto Accidents in Centre Hall,
George Reiber, of Centre Hall, had
his right shoulder fractured in an auto
accident, last Thursday evening. He
was driving along the main street
when Robert Campbell, of Penn’s
Cave, going the opposite way cut in
right in front of his car to go into a
side street. In an attempt to avoid
hitting Campbell’s car Reiber turned
sharply to the right but one wheel
struck the car throwing his machine
against a tree, badly wrecking it.
Reiber crawled out and walked to the
doctor’s office, then collapsed. He was
brought to the Centre County hospital
and it was some hours before he re-
gained his consciousness. An examina-
tion revealed the fact thathis right
shoulder was fractured and he had a
number of bruises. He was able to
leave the hospital, however early this
week. Reiber’s car, an Auburn, was
pretty badly wrecked while Mr, Camp-
bell’s Dodge was somewhat damaged.
On Wednesday morning of this
week John White, of Centre Hall, was
in the act of backing into the street
from in front of the postoffice in that
place just as Frank Klinger, of Pleas-
ant Gap, came along on his way to
work at the stone quarries south of
the town. A collision resulted which
upset Klinger’s car and pinned him
underneath. When released from the
car it was found that he had suffered
no serious injury.
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——1Jt sure looks like a honey of a
program at the Scenic and Moose
theatres next week. 19-1t
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An Appeal to the Good Citizens of
Bellefonte.
At the foot of a hill in the western
part of our beautiful town stands an
edifice dedicated to the cause of Christ
and humanity which is a credit to
Bellefonte and to the loyal group who
erected and supported it. It’s mem-
bers are as liberal and faithful as any
group to be found
nity. All the more true is this when
we consider the small number of col- |
ored Americans residing in Bellefonte.
The membership of this church is only
28 in number, and the total colored
population ‘is but 75, including chil-
dren, so that it is a strenuous burden
for the congregation to keep up with
the necessary expenses. Consequent-
ly debts have accumulated to the ap-
proximate amount of $300.00. This
does not include the shortage in the
salary of the pastor and the claims to
be paid to the annual conference.
It will take at least $500 to put this
congregation on a sound footing and
help them face the world courageous-
ly. Knowing the splendid fellowship
we have enjoyed with the white citi-
zens of Bellefonte, and acknowledging
your generosity toward us in the past,
we appeal to all good citizens in the
town and vicinity to kindly aid us in
an effort to clear up our debts and
help bring the kingdom of God to the
hearts of men on earth.
St. Poul’s A. M. E. church is playing
her part in the promotion of this com-
munity, and the stimulation of it’s
members and friends in the higher
life. :
The officials of the church pledge
themselves to the public to give a
faithful, accurate account of the
amount raised and how expended. The
funds will be banked by a committee
chosen by the officials. The solicitors
for this fund will be Mrs. Carrie
Thomas, Thomas Trammel,
Sommers and the pastor, H. J. Collins.
The banking committee will be Wil-
liam Mills, Mrs. Della Woodson and
Alfred Stewart.
The drive will begin on Monday,
May 17th, and close June 17th. Thank-
ing the public in advance for their as-
sistance we are yours for the cause of
Christ and humanity.
H. J. COLLINS, Pastor.
Wm. MILLS, Secretary Official Board.
tease ee eee.
Have You Seen the Midget Watch?
There is on exhibition in the win-
dows of the Blair and Son jewelry
store, in this place, the smallest watch
that has ever been made. It is so
small that the silver dime lying be-
side it looks quite large by contrast.
The tiny time peice, the only one of
its kind in the world, is of solid plat-
inum and is studded with perfectly
cut diamonds. The workmanship is
perfect in every detail and it keéps
remarkably good time.
It was made by the Bulova Watch
Co., of New York, who have in their
employ some of the finest watch
makers in the world, one of ‘whom
spent more than three months in the
production of this one watch. Some
of the parts are so -small that they
can be handled only with the aid of
powerful magnifying glasses. The
screws are so tiny that they resemble
grains of dust. These were made
with the same care and precision as if
they were one inch long. It is esti-
mated that it would require more than
38,000 of these screws to fill an ordi-
nary thimble. The hair spring in an
ordinary watch is of about the sanie
thickness as a human hair but in this
watch it is about one-third that thick-
ness.
The jewels used in the movement
are made of genuine hard red rubies
and are so small that it takes 220 of
them to equal the weight of an ordi-
nary postage stamp. These compari-
sons were cited by Mr. Culberston to
give the layman, who has little or no
knowledge of watches, an idea as to
the marvelous construction of this re-
markable little time keeper. It is val-
ued by Mr. Culberston at $1,000.00
and is only sent out of the factory on
rare cccasions.
Those who haven’t seen it should
call at Blair and Son’s and have the
opportunity before it is returned. It
is really a very interesting exhibit of
watch-maker’s art.
Scenic and Moose Theatres Coming
Attractions.
From May 15th to May 30th we will
offer you the following “better class
photoplays:”
“For Heaven's Sake,” Harold
Lloyd’s latest and greatest comedy
success, co-starring Jobyna Ralston.
3 big nights at the Moose theatre.
“The Far Cry,” with Blanche Sweet,
Jack Mulhall, Hobart Bosworth and
Myrtle Stedman.
“A Social Celebrity,” with Adolph
Menjou and Louise Brooks.
“The Untamed Lady,” Gloria Swan-
son’s latest picture, with Lawrence
Gray.
“The Lucky Lady,” with Greta Nis-
son and Lionel Barrymore.
“The Unknown Lover,” with Elsie
Freguson and Frank Mayo.
“The Greater Glory,” with Conway
Tearle and Anna O. Nilsson.
“ll Show You the Town,” with
Reginald Denny.
“Flames,” with Marguerite De la
Motte and Eugene O’Brien.
“Fifth Avenue,” with Virginia Val-
lie and Allen Forest.
“Desert Gold,” Zane Grey story,
with Neil Hamilton and Shirley
Mason. 19-1t
—It’s all in the “Watchman” and
it’s all true.
James
BOROUGH COUNCIL
ORDERS STREET REPAIRS.
Other Business Transacted at Regular
Meeting on Monday Evening.
At the regular meeting of borough
council, on Monday evening, a peti-
tion was presented by residents of
‘the north side of east High street,
' rolled.
* The secretary presented a notice
i from the Forsht Transportation com-
"pany, of Philipsburg, that application
is being made: for a certificate of
| public convenience to operate a motor
i bus line between Philipsburg and
| Bellefonte by way of Snow Shoe. The
' matter was referred to the Fire and
! Police committee.
Communications were received from
the Centre Oil & Gas company and
the Sutton-Abramsen Engineering
company petitioning council to put
south Potter street in a state of per-
manent repair.
The Street committee reported tem-
porary repairs on south Potter, east
Linn and Mill streets, and the coilec-
tion of $20 for sewer permits.
The Water committee reported the
laying of a two inch water pipe on
Blanchard street and the collection of
$27.50 on the 1924 water duplicate.
Also that borough engineer H. B.
Shattuck will be here this week to
start the work of making a plan of
the water and sewer systems for the
! State Board of Health. Mr. Cunning-
‘ham stated that in company with the
borough manager he went out on east
Bishop street, last week, and found a
water pressure of five pounds at the
i Joseph Abt home and 12 pounds at
the Orian Kline home. Residents of
east Blanchard street also admit that
! the laying of the two inch line out
that street has wonderfully improved
the service.
The Fire and Police committee re-
ported a check for $25.00 from resi-
dents of Spring Mills for the services
of the Logan Fire company on the oc-
casion of the fire there some weeks
ago.
The Finance committee recommend-
ed the approval of exonerations of
1923 and 1924 taxes requested by tax
collector Herbert Auman, most of
which were the result of errors and
double assessments. Council approv-
ed the recommendation.
Secretary Kelly presented the audit-
or’s statement of borough receipts and
expenditures for the year 1925 which
was accepted and ordered printed for
distribution.
Mr. Reynolds called attention to the
very dangerous condition of the old
buildings at the defunct steam heat-
ing plant and, as they are a menace
to school children and others, was of
the opinion that something should be
done. It was reported to council that
the school board felt the same way,
and the matter was referred to the
special committee with power to act
in conjunction with the school board
or in any manner they might see fit.
Mr. Emerick called attention to the
fact that repairs are badly needed on
cast Curtin, east Linn, east Howard,
east High, east Logan, south Potter
and other streets, and stated that now
is the time when repairs should be
made. A general discussion followed
on what should be done and when, and
the matter was finally put in the
hands of the Street committee and
borough manager with power.
The Fire and police committee was
instructed to have the streets lined
and painted for parking space.
Mr. Emerick presented the request
of William Tressler for a line and
grade for a curb and gutter in front
of his property on Howard street. At
present there are three separate and
distinet curb lines in the one block on
Howard street between Spring and
Allegheny, and inasmuch as it will re-
quire some figuring to decide which
one is the right one the matter was
referred to the Street committee,
borough engineer and borough solici-
tor.
Bills totalling $2150 were approved
for payment, after which council ad-
journed.
— Look the Scenic and Moose
theatre program over for next week
and read ’em and weep. 19-1t
Penn State Grange to Present Play
at Unionville.
The historical drama “Seein’ Far”
will be presented in Grange hall at
Unionville, on Wednesday evening,
May 12th, by the Penn State Grange.
It will be produced for the benefit
of the Grange memorial dormitory for
girls at The Pennsylvania State Col-
lege and is a play of such interest as
should attract a large audience on its
own merits, alone. It was written by
Mignon Lott and Prof. W. R. Gordon,
both of the department of agriculture,
and deals with the origin and life of
the Grange in Centre county. Its
principal character is “Ed. Harrison,”
who tries to persuade his father that
there is a need of co-operation among
farmers, but the poor old man is so
brow-beaten by a second wife that he
can’t see anything.
The play was presented to an au-
dience of 1500 at the State Grange
meeting in Johnstown last fall and
proclaimed a great success.
For the Unionville showing the
company will carry with them the
Alpha Gamma Rho orchestra, of State
College.
——Gaze at the Scenic and Moose
theatres program for next week and
you surely will be convinced “where
the better class photoplays are
shown. 19-1t
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NEWS PURELY PERSONAL.
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—Miss Rebecca N. Rhoads has been
| ine the week in Washington, D. C.,
in the interest of her work.
—Mrs. Winifred B. Meek-Morris left
! here Tuesday morning to spend the month
of May, at Atlantic City, following a
! month's visit in Bellefonte.
—Mrs. James G. Taylor was in from
Pittsburgh for several days last week, on
this side of eter- | asking that the street be oiled and |one of her occasional visits back home
with her mother, Mrs. Bertram.
—Blaine Mabus and his sons drove to
{ Mrs. Mabus, a patient in the Geisinger
hospital. Mrs. Mabus’ condition is now
thought to be improving.
—Mrs. M. A. Landsy went down fo
Philadelphia, on Saturday, for a week's
visit at her old home. Mr. Landsy went
down last night to spend the week-end
and accompany his wife home on Sunday
or Monday.
—Miss Lida Morris is a guest at the
home of her brother and his wife, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Morris, on Linn street, hav-
ing just returned north from a visit of
several months, with the Charles A. Morris
family, at Macon, Ga.
—Mrs. Jacob Gross, the Misses Anue,
Christine and Sue Curry, were all at Rey-
noldsville last week, called there by the
death of their sister, Mrs, Henry Redding,
whose funeral was held from St. Mary's
catholic church of that place, Saturday
morning.
—Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Boyle, of Hazle-
ton, and their daughter, Jane, were in
Centre county the after part of last weel,
having driven over for a short visit with
their daughter at Penn State, and with
Mrs. Boyle’s mother, Mrs. C. D. Tanner
in Bellefonte.
—The Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Wagner were
over from DBoalsburg Tuesday, for a day
with Mrs. Wagner's mother, Mrs. H. I.
Hoy, who is ill at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clayton E. Royer. Mrs. Hoy's
condition which is unchanged, continues
eritical owing to her advanced age.
—Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cook and their
daughter, Miss Margaret, arrived in Belle-
fonte Tuesday from Manitou, to open
their home on east Linn street for the
summer. The Cook family had been in
Colorada for the winter with James Cook,
who at present is living in the west.
—Miss Alice Tate, who had been a
medical patient in the Centre county hos-
pital since before Christmas, is now a
guest at the home of her cousin, Mrs.
Curtis Johnson on east Bishop street.
Miss Tate is now slowly recovering from
her long illness.
—-Mrs. R. G. H. Hayes is home from a
winter's visit with her daughter, Miss Ellen
Hayes, in Syracuse, N, Y., and is now oc-
cupying her apartment, in the Eagle block.
Mrs. Quigley and her daughter, Miss
Henrietta, who lived in Mrs. Hayes home
during her absence, have gone to their own
home on east Linn Street.
—Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Wagner departed
yesterday for Macon, Ga., where they are
going for a visit of two weeks with their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. El-
liott Lyon Morris. They had expected to
go earlier in the spring, but the illness of
Mr. Wagner's father made his absence
from town for so long a time inadvisable.
—Mrs. S. W. Kerstetter, of Curwensville,
and her brother, William Furey, of Pitts-
burgh, were in Bellefonte, for a week-end
visit with their mother, Mrs. Morris Furey.
‘| Much of their time while here was spent
motoring over the country, and in visiting
with other members of the family, which
included Mrs. King, of Centre Hall, and
Mrs. Hiram Lee, of State College.
—Miss Emily Parker, Mrs. J. P. Lyon
and Mrs. James C. Furst, members of the
board of the Presbyterian home at Holli-
daysburg, drove over there Monday, to at-
tend a board meeting. Miss Olive Mitchell
was a member of the party, being a guest
for the trip. Later in the week, Mrs. Furst
went to Williamsport, for a short visit
with her sisters, the Misses Harrar.
—Arthur Rote of Coleville was a Watch-
man office visitor Friday, having come in
to transact some business for Mrs. Rote's
grandmother, Mrs. H. ¥. Spotts, of Union-
ville, one of the oldest and best known
women of that community. Although past
eighty, Mrs. Spotts lives alone, looks after
all her own household duties, takes care
of her garden and has time through her
reading, to keep up with the affairs of the
day.
—Mrs. James B. Lane returned home
last week, from Summit, N. J., where she
had been for several weeks with her sis-
ter, Mrs. Charles Shafner and her daugh-
ter, Miss Anne, while Miss Charlotte
Powell arrived in Bellefonte Tuesday
night of this week from West Chester,
where she had been for a visit with her
niece Mrs. Hoopes. Mrs. Lane and Miss
Powell left Bellefonte the middle of Feb-
ruary, to spend some time in Washington,
D. C., later going to Atlantic City, where
they had been together until leaving for
their visit to Summit and West Chester.
—Mrs. John Meese and her daughter,
Mrs. J. Will Conley, returned to Bellefonte
this week from Pittsburgh, where they had
been for the winter with Mrs. Conley’s
daughter, Mrs. William B. Wallis and her
husband, who are preparing to spend the
summer in Europe. Mrs. Meese and Mrs.
Conley just before their return, were
guests for a week of a brother of Mr.
Meese at Northside. The Meese home on
Logan street, which has been closed dur-
ing the winter will be opened at once
Harry F. Garbrick returning there from
the Brockerhoff house where he spent the
winter.
Pleasant Gap Fire Company Averts
Disastrous Conflagration.
Had it not been for the prompt and
efficient work of the Pleasant Gap
Fire Co., Tuesday morning, most of
that thriving town might have been
in ruins this morning.
Fire was discovered in the kitchen
of the N. E. Wolford tenant house,
only 16ft away from the large gener-
al store building of Noll and Bro. It
was burning furiously and as that
entire section of the town is frame
construction, was fast becoming dan-
gerous when the local firemen ap-
peared on the scene and, presto, a
possible disastrous conflagration was
nipped in the bud.
A defective flue caused it. The
kitchen was practically ruined.
| Danville, Sunday, to spend the day with
Missionary Activities of the Presby-
terian Church.
At the March meeting of the Wo-
mans’ Missionary society of the Pres-
byterian church, held at the Manse,
officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President, to fill
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mrs. James H. Potter, Miss Anna A.
McCoy; vice presidents, Mrs. John S.
Walker, Mrs. C. W. Heilhecker and
Mrs. J. Dorsey Hunter; secretary,
Miss Virginia H. McCurdy; treasurer
of foreign missions, Mrs. R. Evelyn
Rogers; treasurer - of national mis-
sions, Mrs. Charles Gilmour; secre-
tary of literature, Miss Grace Mec-
Curdy; honorary vice president, Miss
Ann Elmira Humes.
It was with regret that the society
accepted the resignation of Mrs. Pot-
ter, who so faithfully served as pres-
ident for eleven years. This society,
combining the two branches of mis-
sions of the church—foreign and na-
tional—dates back to the early ’70’s,
with Mrs. Orbison as its first presi-
dent. Since then a number of honor-
ed names of women have served in
that office.
The crying need of the church to-
day of more spiritual life and vigor
is emphasized in its activity in mis-
sionary circles.
The local church is well organized
in this line of work, having in addi-
tion to the one mentioned above an-
other vigorous society called the Wo-
mans’ Missionary Auxiliary under the
leadership of Miss Anna Harris Hoy.
The Westminister Guild, the organi-
zation for girls, has Miss Doris Moore
as president, while the Light Bearers,
just starting its second year, is for
children over six years, with Mrs.
Mensch and Mrs. Thompson as lead-
ers and Virginia Beatty as president.
The children under the age of six are
enrolled as “Little Light Bearers,”
in charge of Miss Katherine Allison
and Miss Grace Cook.
The finances of all local mission
societies are determined by the wo-
mans’ boards, a budget of $1,344,000
being the sum named for each of the
two branches. Toward this budget
local societies receive their apportion-
ment which is supposed to be met in
dues and free will offerings.
By far the most important branch
of work for local societies is the dis-
trict meeting. The Presbyterial of
Huntingdon Presbytery is divided in-
to thirteen districts. In these meet-
ings leaders, Presbyterial secretaries
and others meet and confer. Miss
Mary H. Linn is president of Dis-
trict No. 4, having under her charge
the following churches: Bellefonte,
Bald Eagle charge, which includes
Port Matilde and Unionville; Lick
Run, Milesburg and Snow Shoe.
Bellefonte High School News.
The Bellefonte: High school track
team will go to State College tomor-
row to contest in the annual inter-
scholastic meet. The relay team will
make a special effort to duplicate the
work of last year’s team, which net
only won the race but did it in four
iseconds less time than any previous
record. The Penm State—West Vir-
ginia meet will also. be held tomor-
row.
The annual class play will be given
at the High school building next
Thursday evening. The production
will be “Clarence,” one of Booth
Tarkington’s greatest successes. An
excellent cast has been selected and
every effort is being put forth to give
a successful presentation of the play.
The 1926 LaBelle has arrived and is
now ready for distribution by mem-
bers of the Senior class. As the num-
ber of copies is limited the book will
not be on sale generally, but must be
secured from a member of the elass.
The price will be the same as last
year, $1.00 a. copy.
Bellefonte Academy Baseball Team
Has Remarkable Record.
The Bellefonte Academy baseball
team defeated the Bucknell Freshmen,
on Hughes field last Friday afternoon
by the score of 8 te 1. Saturday
morning: they drove to Kingsten and
in the afternoon defeated the streng
Wyoming Seminary nine by the score
of 4 to 8. The victories added two
more notches to the Academy’s win-
ning streak of two years without los-
ing a game. The last game lost by
the Academy was in Philadelphia on
May 3rd, 1924, when they were de-
feated by the U. of P. Freshmen.
Since that date they have won every
game played.
Bellefonters will have another op-
portunity to see coach Snavely’s
champion team in aetion this (Fri-
day) afternoon when Wyoming Sem-
inary will be here for a return con-
test. Game will be called at three
o'clock and every fan in Bellefonte
should be on hand.
Tomorrow morning the team will
motor to Jeannette for a game with
the semi-professionals of that place
tomorrow afternoon.
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——Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Cherry,
of Bellefonte, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary last Saturday
evening.
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