enmSE— Bellefonte, Pa., April 8, 1927. r. GRAY MEEK, - - - = : Te Correspondents.—No communications published unless accompanied by the real mame of the writer. Editor Terms of Subscription.—Until further aotice at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance - - $150 Paid before expiration of year - 17 Paid after expiration of year - 2.00 Published weekly, every Friday morning. " Entered at the postoffice, Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter. In ordering change of address always given the old as well as the new address. It is important that the publisher be no- tified when a subscriber wishes the paper discontinued. In all such cases the sub- scribtion must be paid up to date of can- cellation. A sample copy of the “Watchman” will be sent without cost to applicants. TO POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. PRESIDENT JUDGE. We are authorized to announce that W. Harrison Walker, of Bellefonte, is a can- didate for nomination on the Democratic ticket for the office of President Judge of the courts of Centre county; subject to the decision of the voters of the county as ex- pressed at the primaries to be held on September 20th, 1927. FOR SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce that Harry E. (Dep.) Dunlap, of Bellefonte, will be a candidate for the nomination on the Demo- cratic ticket for the office Sheriff of Centre county, subject to the decision of the Cen- tre county voters as expressed at the pri- maries to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 1927. FOR PROTHONOTARY. We are authorized to announce that Claude Herr, of Bellefonte, will be a candidate for the nomination on the Demo- cratic ticket for the office of Prothonotary of Centre county, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters as expressed at the Primary tc be held Tuesday, September 20, 27. FOR TREASURER. We are authorized to announce that Ly- man L. Smith, of Centre Hall, will be a candidate for the nomination for County Treasurer subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of the county as ex- pressed at the primary to be held Septem- ber 20, 1927. FOR RECORDER. ‘We are authorized to announce that Sinie H. Hoy, of Bellefonte, is a candidate for nomination on the Democratic ticket for the office of Recorder of Centre county, subject to the decision of the voters of the county as expressed at the primary to be held Tuesday, September 20, 1927. COUNTY COMMISSIONER We are authorized to announce that John 8. Spearly will be a candidate for the nomination for County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket subject to the decis- ion of the voters of the party as expressed at the primaries on September 20th, 1927. ' _ We are authorized to anngumce that John W. Yearick, of Marion township, will be a candidate for the nomination of Coun- ty Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 20, 1927. Er ————————et—— Republican Ticket. PRESIDENT JUDGE We are authorized to announce that M. Ward Fleming, of Philipsburg, Pa., is a candidate for nomination for President Judge of the Courts of Centre county sub- ject to the decision of the Republicen voters of the county as expressed at the primary to be held September, 20, 1927. We are authorized to announce that James C. Furst, of Bellefonte, Pa., is a candidate for nomination on the Republi- can ticket for the office of President Judge of the Courts of Centre county; subject to the decision of the Republican voters of the county as expressed at the primary to be beld September 20, 1927. W. C. T. U. Institute at Pleasant Gap. The Centre county W. C. T. U. held an inspiring and helpful school of methods in the M. E. church, of Pleasant Gap, cn Wednesday, March 30th. The church was tastefully dec- orated with exhibits on child welfare, Christian citizenship, peace and arbi- tration, scientific temperance instrue- tion, evangelism, J. P. B. and L. T. L. work. Mrs. Berthaler Broyles, the capable county president, presided at all the sessions. The meetings were replete with interest from beginning to end. Mrs. Robert Beach, superintendent of department of peace and arbitration, made a strong plea for her department and gave many helpful suggestions for carrying on the work in the local Unions of the county. Mrs. R. 8S. Brouse took care of the needs of the literature table, while Mrs. E. O. Struble served very accept- ably on the committee on resolutions. Others in attendance from Bellefonte were Mrs. John Porter Lyon, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Elizabeth Beach, Miss Nora Stauffer. The high light of the afternoon session was the strong ad- dress given by the county president. More than one hundred women from all parts of the county attended both sessions of the institute, which proves that the W. C. T. U. of Centre county has no intention of giving way to the onslaughts of the “Wets.” Their watchword is “Hold Fast and Go For- ward,” and they mean to do it. They started out to see that Old Glory should not be wrapped around a whiskey barrel or a beer keg again. They didn’t intend to bring about the millennium. They knew there wasn’t any law in the land that wasn’t dis- obeyed. They didn’t expect everybody to stop drinking, but they proposed, as Sam Jones used to say, “to slow them up mightily.” there are 600,000 women, mothers of men in the United States, working on the job and the Centre county W. C. T. U. “belongs.” kkk ——We have a very useful Auto- Strop Safety razor all done up in a neat little velvet lined metallic case, to give to everyone who sends or brings a new subscription to the Watchman. A ———— A a ——— ——Hood quality hip boots 54.85 Yeager’s Tiny Boot Shop. 72-13-1t , HOSTERMAN.—Mrs. Sarah M. Hosterman, wife of J. C. Hosterman, editor of the Millheim Journal, died at the Clearfield hospital at 1.20 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, following an operation for goitre, with which she had suffered for several years. She was the third child and second daughter of C. W. and Jane (Franken- berger) Hartman and was born in Millheim February 11th, 1877, making her age at death 49 years, 1 month and 22 days. She was twice married, her first husband having been Edward Watkins,-who preceded her to the beyond many years ago. One child, a daughter, was born to this union— Irene, married to C. E. Musser, of the Journal staff. On February 25th, 1904, she married J. C. Hosterman, Journal editor, who survives, with two daugh- ters, Jean D., and Mae R., the latter married to Duane E. Simons, and the following brothers and sisters: Frank M. Hartman, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Mae Loose, of Youngstown, Ohio; Clyde and Harry Hartman, both of State College, and Blanche, wife of E. R. Shreckengast, of Millheim. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Millheim, held the office of Receiver in Millheim camp, Royal Neighbors of America, of which she was a charter member, president of the Ladies Civic Improvement club, chairman of the Building Company which supervised and arranged for the construction of the Millheim Municipal building, and a member of the Ladies’ Literary club of Millheim. Her asso- ciation with these organizations creat- ed a large circle of sincere friends who are deeply grieved and shocked at her sudden demise. Kind and generous, she was a faithful, devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held on Wed- nesday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock at the house, the Rev. G. A. Fred Griesing officiating, assisted by Rev. H. C. Kleffel. Interment was made in the family plot in Fairview cemetery. | il WILLIAMS.—Foster D. Williams, for many years a well known resident of Bellefonte, died at the borough home at five o'clock on Wednesday evening as the result of an affection of the lungs. He was a son of Job and Mary Eberts Williams and was born at Port Matilda sixty-nine years ago. He was educated in the public schools of Worth township and the Pine Grove Mills Academy. On completing his course at the latter institution he came to Bellefonte and entered the Lyon & Co. store as a clerk. During his more than forty years residence here he worked for the above firm, for Joseph & Co., Katz's store and as clerk at the Brant house. It was while at the latter place that he be- came quite ill several months ago and after a few weeks in the Centre “County Hospital was taken to the bor- ough ‘home. His survivors include three daugh- ters, Mrs. Wilfred I. Miller, of Belle- fonte; Marjorie and Dorothy. He also leaves two brothers, Bion Williams, of Hollywood, California, and Me- Clellan Williams, of Altoona. Ar- rangements for the funeral have not vet been completed. ll J: THOMAS.—Mrs. Elia Martha Thomas, widow of Orlando Thomas, died on March 22nd, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. N. Hartswick, at State College, as the result of gen- eral debility. re She was a daughter of Franklin and Sarah Fry and was born at Rock Springs on March 3rd, 1834, hence was 93 years and 19 days old. In 1852 she married Orlando Thomas and practically all their married life was spent at Shingletown. Mr. Thomas died twenty years ago and of their nine children five survive, namely: Mrs, Anna Duff, of Lock Haven; Grant Thomas, of Foxport, Wyoming; Clyde, Mrs. W. E. Kine, and Mrs. Hartswick, of State College. She also leaves one brother, George Fry, a Civil war vet- eran, of Huntingdon. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church and funeral services on March 25th were held by Rev. W. J. Wagner, assisted by Rev. E. H. Romig, burial being made in the Boalsburg cemetery. il JI WILLIAMS. —Mis. Annie Margar- et Williams, wife of William E. Wil- | liams, of Juniata, died at the Altoona hospital, at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, following a few days ill- ness as the result of an attack of the grip complicated with neuritis. She was a daughter of William and Eliza Ruble Musser and was born at Pine Grove Mills on March 10th, 1866. She married Mr. Williams in June, 1905, and all their married life had been spent in Juniata. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sis- ters and two brothers, namely: Mrs. J. H. Ross, of Linden Hall; Mrs. Sam- uel E. Goss, of Reading; A. C. Musser, of Pittsburgh, and J. E. Musser, of Freeport, Ill. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church, in Juniata, and the pastor, Rev. Chester E. Sim- onton, had charge of the funeral ser- vices which were held ot 10:30 ¢’clock on Wednesday morning, burial being made in the Grandview cemetery, Al- toona. | FARBER.—Mrs. Cuiherine Farber, wife of Jerry Farber, died at her home in Philipsburg, on Tuesday morning, following an illness of five weeks. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Funk and was born at Gatesburg, in Ferguson township, seventy-five years ago. She married Mr. Farber in 1872 and all their mar- ried life had been spent in or near Philipsburg. Her husband, two sons and one daughter surviva. Burial was made in the Philipsburg cemetery yes- terday afternoon. 1 I SEIBERY.— George E. Seibert, a native of Centre county, died on Wed- nesday night of last week, at his home in Niagara Falls, following a com- paratively brief illness with pneumo- nia. A son of John P. and Mary Boal Seibert he was born in Benner town- ship, Centre county, on October 15th, 1866, hence was in his 61st year. His boyhood days were spent on his father’s farm and in attending the public schools. Later he took a course at State College where he graduated in 1895. Shortly after his graduation he went to Niagara Falls and accepted a position with the Carborundum com- pany, later going with the Union Car- bide company with which organization he was connected up until his death. He was a member of ‘the Pierce Avenue Presbyterian church, at Niag- ara Falls, and also a prominent Odd Fellow. He married Miss Nora B. Thompson who survives with one daughter, Mrs. D. C. Fisher, of Clarence Centre, N. Y.; He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Rey- nolds, of Tyrone; Mrs. Hamill Goheen, of Pennsylvania Furnace; Mrs. Sam- uel Dale, of DuBois; Mrs. Edward I. Longwell, of near Bellefonte; Mrs. Samuel Corl and Hamilton Seibert, of State College. Funeral services were held at the Pierce Avenue church at 2.45 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, by his pastor, Rev. W. C. Crofts, burial being made in the Riverdale cemetery, Niagara Falls. ; Il BARTON Mrs, Hannah Rarton, wife of George Barton, of Unionville, passed away at the Centre County hospital on Tuesday night as the re- sult of blood poisoning, following the birth of a child two weeks previous, the child having died last week. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvannus Lucas and was born on the farm in Bush Hollow forty-two years ago. Her entire life had been spent in Union township and Unionville, In addition to her husband she is sur- vived by eight children, Mrs. James Wilson, of Monongahela City; How- ard, Julia, Pauline, George Jr., Boyd, Charles and Mabel, at home. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Hughes Barton and Boyd Lueas, of Unionville; E. J. Lucas and Mrs. Harry Carver, of Union town- ship. I'uneral sevices will be held at her late Lome in Unionville at 10 o'clock this (Friday) morning by Rev. R. R. Lehmen, of the Methodist church, of which she was a member, burial to be made m the Oak Grove cemetery. I Il » SHAWLEY.— Thomas Shawley died at noon, on Wednesday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Gross, on Val- entine street, Bellefonte, as the result of general infirmities, aged 77 years. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Shawley and was born in Boggs township. His wife has been dead for a number of years but surviving him are the following children: Theo- dore Shawley, of Williamsport; Chas. Shawley, of Milesburg; Mrs. John Gross, of Bellefonte; Witherite Shaw- ley, of Connellsville, and Lloyd, ‘of Bellefonte. Rev. Thena will have charge of the funeral services which will be held in the Advent church, in Boggs township, at 2.30 o'clock this aftenoon, burial to be made in the Advent cemetery. : A ———— tt —————— High School Principals to Meet in Bellefonte Tomorrow. A meeting of the High school prin- cipals of Centre county will be held in the court house tomorrow ( Saturday) | at-ten o'clock. County superintendent Rogers has arranged a list of ques- tions for High school entrance exami- nations which will be discussed at the meeting. The questions follow: 1. Shall it be entirely subjective ? 2. Shall it be entirely a classifi¢a- tion test? 3. [Explanation of Otis classifica- tion test. 4. If subjective, shall a certain | numerical grade (70%) be evidence of ability to do good High school work? 5. If a classification test, what rating should indicate ability to {de good High school work? 6. If a combination be used what standards should be set to insure a better group of 9th year students? 7. Shall certain set standards be strictly adhered to in issuing of certi- ficates to enter High school ? 8. How do resident and non-resi- dent standards compare? 9. Would it be advisable to allow 2 pupil to enter a High school because he or she is of high school age? 10. How much credit, if any, should be allowed for attitute toward school work, industry, perfect attend- ance, ete.? A ——————— en ———————— Marriage Licenses. Patrick Hoy and Pearl Laretta But- ler, both of Philipsburg. William F. Ward, of State College, and Mary E. Hassinger, of Bellefonte. Robert R. Robensolt, of Port Ma- tilda, and Ethel L. Stanton, of Union- ville. Jay Gardner and Marie Cessna, both of Kadis, Ohio. Edwin B. Peters and Dorothy W. Heaton, both of Milesburg. Charles Melvin Hackenburg and Verna Fay Reese, both of Runville, Sabaston Ferranto, of Hallton, and Ida M. Heaton, of Monument. Frank J. Burd and Helen M. Bower, both of Aaronsburg. | experience and successes of the de- i partment during the short time which Diagnosing Diseases at the Centre County Hospital. Busily engaged in some mysterious manipulation of a portentious array of flasks, test tubes, burettes and bot- tles of curious colored chemicals, and surrounded by many laboratory de- vices, such as, microscope, colorimeter, incubator, sterilizers, balances, and other crytic appliances, labored the little lady who is known in medical circles as diagnostic technician. This is a position which was unknown a comparatively short time ago but is now generally recognized as an essen- tial part of the staff of every up-to- date hospital. In fact it was just one year ago that Miss C. C. Kech was discovered by the medical staff of the Centre County hospital and was brought to Bellefonte to develop and operate the bacterio- logical, serological and clinical path- ological laboratory in that growing in- stitution. Miss Kech had spent sev- en years at her profession at the Al- toona General hospital after having finished a very thorough course of in- struction and laboratory research un- der the personal supervision of Doctor John A. Kolmer, the world renowned bacteriologist and pathologist of the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Polytechnic. i Previous to the acquisition of Miss | Kech the individual members of the | medical staff were compelled to make | their own pathological tests in a very poorly equipped and primitive labora- tory, but to be accurate and sure in making bacteriological cultures and blood tests requires the constant watchful attention of some one who is especially skilled in that profession. Hence Miss Kech has apparently be- come a permanent fixture in the hos- pital, to the great relief and satisfac- tion of the physicians who must have accurate data upon which to base their decisions as to the nature and progress of the various diseases they are treat- ing. Only the physicians who have the advantage of this scientific assist- ance in the diagnosis of various dis- eases can fully appreciate the efficacy of the information furnished by this laboratory for the saving of human lives. In these days the physician does not have to wait tor the development of lesions in the lungs to determine whether his patient has a case of in- cipient tuberculosis—the sputum bac- teriological tests and blood counts tell the tale and pave the way for timely sanitorium treatment. Many cases of tuberculosis have been thus discovered and arrested before serious or possibly fatal damage had been wrought. A case of diphtheria usually shows a suspicious throat. A culture and a smear are taken, and presto—anti- toxin removes all the germs before the destructive poison has been turned in- injured the lives of so many children. A case of suspected appendicitis must undergo the scientific scrutiny of the technological laboratory before an operation will be made by the sur- geon, thus avoiding an unnecessary operation involving expense, time and more or less danger to the patient. ! The normal blood count, or number of leuccites, or white cells, in the blood is about 7000. In cases of appendici- tis this count sometimes mounts as high as 16000, in which event, if oth- er marked symptoms are corroborative an operation is advised to save a life. A few years ago physicians were compelled to wait for physical symp- toms in cases of typhoid fever, some- times until the disease had almost run its devastating course before they were certain of their diagnosis. The bacteriological culture now tells the tale early in the game and the physi- cian is thus forewarned and knows ex- to the blood stream’ which ‘formerly | ic. id Quaker Meeting house to meet actly what kind of treatment to ad-' minister. i A much more prevalent disease than | is commonly suspected is that of goi- | tre, malignant, destructive and seduec- tive. Frequently there are no well marked symptoms by means of which the physicians may know positively that their patient is suffering from this disease. The laboratory is now equipped with the Basilimetabolism apparatus which is marvelous in its revelations, enabling them to provide such treatment as their diagnosis shows necessary. There are also many pathological cases which can be diagnosed by chem- ical reagents, such as the diseases of the kidneys—nephritis and diabetis. The presence of albumen or sugar or uremic acid is discovered by chemical analysis, thus guiding the physician unerringly in his remedies. Thus are we prepared at the hospit- al for prompt and effectual treatment of many diseases which formerly snuf- fed out many more lives than they do today under such efficient diagnosis. The technological laboratory is not yet as fully equipped as it should be. { Some of the appliances are out of date | and should be replaced with the most ! modern apparatus obtainable. The | it has been in operation fully warrants the best that can be secured. The | hope is urgent in the minds of the board of trustees and the medical staff that some philanthropic citizen will endow this unique department to an extent that it can be made as thorough as its utility demands. * * * ————————— A teen m———— We have a very useful Auto- Strop Safety razor all done up in a neat little velvet lined metallic case, to give to everyone who sends or brings a new subscription to the Watchman. P——— —Subscribe for the “Watchman.” Headmaster Hughes of the Academy Being Importuned to Start a Pri- mary School. Several parents in Bellefonte, real- izing the fact that the boys and girls of to-day must have the most thorough personal care and attention possible in the earliest stages of their preparatory education, in order to be able to pass the psychological tests and rigid examinations required for entrance into our best Colleges and Universities to-day, have asked Prof. James R. Hughes to conduct primary and intermediate departments in con- nection with the academical work at the Bellefonte Academy. They re- member well the thorough preparation the students of the Academy received who passed through the primary and intermediate departments conducted at the Academy during the administra- tion of Rev. James P. Hughes, the father of the present Headmaster. When these pupils passed out of the academical department, where the last four years of college preparation was obtained, they faced the Yale, Prince- ton and other standard college ex- aminations fearlessly and successfully. Why? Simply because their earlier foundation in education in the primary and intermediate departments was most carefully and thoroughly laid. The facts are that hundreds of boys and girls to-day are unable to gain { admission into our best colleges, be- cause they can’t pass the psychological tests and hundreds of students are un- able to do the work in college satis- factorily and pass the first college ex- aminations. To be able to pass these psychological tests and’to be able to pass the college examinations with credit, a pupil must have had a very careful and thorough drill in the pre- paratory studies away back in the pri- mary and intermediate departments. College statistics prove that hundreds of pupils are failing each year in the first examinations at college and are required to go back to preparatory schools for further drilling, just be- cause of the poor work done in their earlier years. This is a great humilia- tion for the pupils and a bitter disap- pointment to the parents. There is no real economy in saving expense these days in the education of children in their earlier work when their future happiness and success in college and in life depend upon most thorough per- sonal work in the primary and inter- mediate grades. Mr. Hughes has been pleased at the attitude of the parents who have dis- cussed this matter with him. He would be glad te assume the responsi- bility implied even as his successful father assumed it years ago, for he feels that he has the time now to superintend such work. He finds that two beautiful rooms can be provided in this great need. : The isolated location and the playground adjoining make the Quaker Meeting house an ideal place for this primary and intermediate work. Mr. Hughes, will of course, not undertake this enterprise, due to the expense involved, unless enough par- ents in the next two or three months notify him of their desire and willing- ness to support it, for it will require time to fit up the building for the work and secure two teachers whom he will consider competent to do this work satisfactorily. Parents who are farsighted and sin- cerely interested in the future welfare of their children and are financially able, will give this enterprise serious consideration. Mr. Hughes has said that private study halls for girls only will be provided for those who wish to continue their education in the Acad- emy proper. In recent years a few young ladies have been permitted, by special request, to attend the classes at the Academy. Centre County Loses Out in Big Mili- tary Reservation. The bill introduced in the House of Representatives, at Harrisburg, by Representative Earley, of Dauphin county, to create a military commis- sion for the purpose of purchasing a new military reservation for National Guard encampment purposes in Cen- tre county, was killed in committee, on Tuesday, when Lebanon county people appeared in force and protested against the abandonment of the camp grounds at Mount Gretna. Adjutant General Beary and Major General Price both spoke in support of the bill which would have carried an ap- propriation of $200,000 for the pur- chase of 12000 acres of land in Cen- tre county. The land in question is up in the Scotia region and is very favorably located for a military reser- vation, as it would be admirably adapted for artillery and all branches of the service. Whether any further attempt will be made to get the bill out of committee remains to be seen. Widow Leaves Much tn) Charity. In her will filed for probate at Sun- | bury, on Tuesday, Mrs. Harriet Phil- lips, deceased widow of the late Wil- liam A. Phillips, millionaire coal oper- ator of Mount Carmel, left over half a million dollars to charity, among her bequests being $50,000 to the Metho- dist home for the aged, at Tyrone; $20,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Methodist conference, and $10,000 to the John Wesley Foundation, at State College. Wealthy ——The Easter vacation at the Pennsylvania State College will begin at noon next Wednesday, April 13th. | Boot Shop. AARONSBURG. Miss Tammie Stover has been en- tertaining her daughter, Miss Ardren- na Harmon, of New York city. Mrs. Haseworth, Mrs. J. M. Stover and son Robert spent the week-end with relatives in Selinsgrove and vi- cinity. After a stay of some weeks with his uncle, Harvey Mowery, near Sunbury, Howard Stricker has returned to his home in this place. Mr. and Mrs. John Tressler and small son, of Jacksonville, were guests of Mrs. Tressler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Musser. Mrs. A. J. Erey came up from her home in Danville, where she had been since before Christmas, and has open- ed the Musser homestead on Main St. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Grove and two small daughters, of Williamsport, were week-end guests of Mrs. Grove’s mother, Mrs. J. G. Eisenhauer, on west Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krape motored to Clearfield, Sunday, where they made a brief call on Mrs. H. E. Crouse, who is a patient in the hospital under observation and treatment. Ammon Steffen and two nieces, Miss Marian Bartges and Emma Stonge, came up from Danville and spent Sun- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Armagast, on North 2nd. St. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith entertain- ed the following guests recently: Mrs. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Aumiller, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bnob, of Laurelton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dorman, of Hartle- ton. John Forster and sister, Miss Mary G. Forster, accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Phillips, motored to Philadelphia, Sunday. While in the city Mrs. Phil- lips will be the guest cf her daughter, Mrs. Geo. McKay. Mr. and Mrs. Guerney Wert and son, of Collingswood, N. J., were guests of Mr. Wert’s mother, Mrs. J. J. Fied- ler, who on Sunday accompanied them to their home, hoping the change may be a benefit to her, as for nine weeks her beatin has not been as good as usual. BOALSBURG. Miss Anna Sweeny spent the week- end with friends in Centre Hall. John Harkins, of State College, spent several days with his grand- parents. The Tennis ice cream parlor was opened to the public on Saturday evening. Mrs. Laura Struble and son Donald spent the week-end with friends in State College. The degree team of the local I. 0. O. F. attended a lodge meeting at Le- mont Thursday evening. Fred Weber Jr., of State College, with a corps of assistants, is decorat- ing the interior of the Keller resi- dence. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hewitt, son and daughter,.of Altoona, visited Mr. } and. Mrs. Charles Kuhn Saturday and ‘Sunday. * , Preaching services have been held in the Lutheran church this week pre- liminary to holding Communion on Palm Sunday at 10:30. Mrs. J. H. Ross, of Linden Hall, and Miss Eleanor Glenn, of the Branch, assisted Mrs. George Mothersbaugh with her preparations for moving. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Wagner spent several days last week at Pottsgrove, i where Rev. Wagner assisted at the funeral of a member of a former charge. Fire threatened to destroy the home of Charles Isenberg, Monday evening, when a member of the family under- took to clean some clothing with gaso- line in the kitchen. The prompt re- sponse of the fire company saved the house, although Mr. Isenberg, son and little grandson, received painful burns about their hands and faces. —— A —— CENTRE HALL. Miss Jennie Stahl has been very critically ill for several weeks. Her niece; Mrs. “Bob” Snyder and two nephews, Bruce and Clyde Stahl, were called home late last week because of her condition... 0 co “Aunt Belle” Kerstetter, who has been confined to bed for eight years, at the home of her niece, Mrs. E. W. Crawford, suffered a stroke of paraly- sis on Tuesday. Her condition is very unfavorable. Miss Mabelle Sharer was called home from training in the Lock Haven hospital by the serious illness of her mother, who recently underwent a thorough examination in the above mentioned hospital. On Monday Mrs. George Robertson, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. J. H. Boone and her husband, all of Hart- . ford, Conn., reached our city by auto, in time to help “Father” Brisbin cele- i brate his 85th birthday on Tuesday. On Wednesday Miss Gertrude Ruble left for Williamsport for a short period of time, during which she will do a little review work in Williams- port Commercial College, of which she is a graduate. A little later she ex- pects to go on to Chicago where she will locate permanently, residing with her sister, Mrs. Ruth Dumas. ——DMail order house prices beat on Hood brand hip boots. Yeager’s Tiny 72-13-1t Quality Flowers. Mrs. Geo. A. Miller will hold her tenth annual flower sale, at Miller's: hardware, on Allegheny street, begin- ning Wednesday, April 13. Only the choicest of potted plants and cut flowers will be offered. 72-13-3t Real Estate Transfers. Alexander Morrison, et ux, to Gust Amour, et al, tract in Benner Twp.; $1. Maud E. Saxton, et bar, to Raymond Fetzer, et al, tract in Boggs Twp.; $60.