Democratic watchman. (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1855-1940, March 09, 1928, Image 8

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    Bellefonte, Pa., March 9, 1928
A ————
NEWS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY.
—According to a York, Pa., weath-
er prophet we are to have eight more
snows, not counting the one on Wed-
nesday.
—DMiss Blanche Underwood has aec-
cepted a position in the offices of the
Bellefonte Central Railroad company,
having gone to work on March 1st.
—The Bellefonte High has been in-
vited to send its track team to the
twelfth annual interscholastic track
and field meet at Carnegie Institute,
Pittsburgh, on May 5, next.
—Bellefonte firemen were called
out, on Saturday afternoon, by a flue
fire at the home of Joseph Kelleher,
and responded to another flue fire
alarm on Sunday morning.
—The American Legion auxiliary
will give a card party at the Legicn
home, on Howard street, on the even-
ing of St. Patrick’s day. Prizes and
refreshments. Admission 25 cents.
—Up to the present time Glenn
Johnston has not taken over the Em-
erick Motor Bus line, probably Le-
cause the Public Service Commission
has not yet approved the transfer.
—Don’t forget the boxing bout to-
night, at the State theatre, between
the Bellefonte Academy and Nyracuse
University Freshmen mittmen. The
bout will start promptly at 9 o’clock.
—Herman Fye and Walter Jacobs,
the two young men of Boggs town-
ship, who were badly injured in an
auto’ accident on the railroad rear the
Milesburg station several weeks ago,
have both recovered and been dis-
charged from the Centre County hos-
pital.
—Paul Rahn’s Revue showing at
the State this week is really a good
vaudeville act. It is pleasingly
staged, well acted and of a far higher
class than we had expected when we
went to see it. Tonight and tomor-
row night close the engagement here
for this season.
—For the eighth consecutive year
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
give a scholarship of $100 to the 4-H
club: member who does the best work
in 1928, at State College. All club
members residing in the eighteen
counties of Pennsylvania traversed by
this railroad may compete for this
prize:
—The home of E. B. Hibshman, at
State College, was completely de-
stroyed by fire, on Tuesday, with all
its contents. The fire started on the
third flood about ten o’clock in the
morning and gained so nuch head-
way before it was discovered that it
was impossible to save the building
and contents.
- —The stork is over-generous with
Mr. and Mrs. John Witmer, who live
on a farm near Hunter's park. On a
visit, last Friday, he left them twins,
two little boys, and just thirteen
months ago he brought them a boy
and a girl. All told the Witmers now
have ten children, all bright and
healthy boys and girls. !
—On Wednesday morning C. C.
Stull, a well known school teacher,
of 'Rebersburg, cranked his car while
it ‘was in gear. The car started,
knocked him down and ran over him,
breaking the bones in one of his legs
about halfway between the knee and
hip. He also sustained other injuries
but his condition is . not considered
critical.
"——Gideon Payne, Herbert Auman
and Howard Smead are all after the
appointment as assessor in the North
ward to fill the vacancy caused by
the: removal of Harry N. Meyer from
the North to the Scuth ward. In the
Weést ward. the books have finally
béen turned over to D. Wagner Geiss
and he will fill out the unexpired term
of Miss Sarah Love, resigned when
she was appointed tax collector.
—Tonight and tomorrow night am-
ateur thespians will strut their stuff,
at State College. It is the occasion
of ‘the one-act play contest and the
following Pennsylvania colleges will
be represented: Bucknell, “Sham;”
Gettysburg, “Welcome Stranger;”
Drexel Institute, “The Robbery;”
Juniata, “The Man in the ‘Bowler
Hat;” Franklin and Marshall, “In the
Zowe;” and Penn State, “The Val-
iant.”
ny
! “—There will be no picture prograin
ati the State next week because Eld-
ridge and Spriggs’ big indoor circus
will occupy the boards there all week.
This is not a vaudeville. It is a real
eircus with sixteen acts that last two
hours. There are thirty-two actors
aswell as performing horses, ponies,
dogs and goats. Everything that
goes with a big summer circus except
the canvas and hard seats. There will
be matinees every day at 2:30 and
evening performances at 7 and 9. Ad-
mission; children 25 cents and adults,
50 cents.
—Those early birds who are al-
ready looking longingly at their gar-
dens might do well to read the ad-
vertisement of “Dipdust” that ap-
pedrs on page 6 of this issue. “Dip-
dust” is a new, handy and easily
applied treatment for seed potatoes.
It is endorsed by the Department of
Agriculture of the United States gov-
erament and is so cheap that it is cer-
tainly worth a trial. Potatoes in
Centre county last year were far
from being good. Try “Dipdust” on
your seed this spring and if your
fiext crop isn’t better Morris Runkle,
te Bellefonte druggist, who sells it,
is’ authorized to give you your money
back. That's
COURT CONVICTS MAN
FOR BURNING OWN CAR. |
Other Court News, Both Criminal and
Civil.
In quarter sessions court, last week,
J. P. Johnstonbaugh, of Liberty town-
ship, was convicted of burning his
own car, a Paige sedan, to prevent
it being seized by the sheriff and sold
on an execution. The case dates back
to last November when Sheriff E. R.
Taylor sold the property of the de-
fendant. At the time Mrs. Johnston-
baugh claimed ownership of the car.
An appraisement was made under the
interpleader law and a hearing was
held before Judge Fleming on Febru-
ary 8th, at which time the court de-
cided that the car was the property
of Mr. Johnstonbaugh and the sheriff
was directed to seize it and sell it for
the latter’s debts. After the hearing,
and before the sheriff had time to
take possession of the car, Mr. and
Mrs. Johnstonbaugh left in the auto-
mobile for home. At Milesburg they
purchased five gallon of gas which
they had put in the tank. At Mt.
Eagle a five gallon can of gas was
purchased which was placed in the
tonneau of the car. They then drove
to their home near Blanchard and
soon thereafter their son took the car
to drive into Blanchard. On the road
the car took fire and was completely
destroyed. After hearing all the evi-
dence in the case the jury returned
a verdict of guilty.
Commonwealth vs. Marlin Freder-
icks and Robert James. Charged with
forcible entry and larceny. Prosecu-
tor, Thomas F. Kessinger. The break-
ing, entering and larceny was com-
mitted near Eagleville station. The
defendants appeared in court, waived
the finding of the grand jury, plead
guilty and were each of them sen-
tenced to pay a fine of one dollar,
costs of prosecution and were sent to
the reformatory at Huntingdon,
Commonwealth vs. Robert James
and Lester DeLong. Charged with
forcible entry and larceny. Prosecu-
tor, Thomas F., Kessinger. The crime
was comimtted in Liberty township.
Robert James appeared in open court,
waived the finding of the grand jury,
plead guilty and was sentenced to pay
the costs of prosecution, a fine of one
dollar and was sent to the reforma-
tory at Huntingdon. Lester DeLong
did not appear.
CIVIL COURT BEGAN MONDAY. .
Court convened on Monday morn-
ing at ten o'clock with Hon. M. Ward
Fleming on the bench, and the fol-
lowing cases disposed of:
Andrew Thal and Bertha
wife, vs. J. V. Foster. Being an ac-
tion in trespass, continued.
Antoine H. Burke and Mary L.
Burke, ' his wife, a co-partnership
trading as Burket Brothers; vs. C. W.
Hunter. Being an action in assump-
sit, continued.
Edna M. Carson vs.
Weaver. This case was called for
trial and the defendant raised the
question as to the sitting of Judge
Thal, his
George W.
Fleming in this case, inasmuch as
prior to his elevation to the bench he
had been referce in bankruptcy, and
the case was continued at the cost of
the defendant.
Harry W. Todd vs. Homer Hess.
Being an action in trespass, and from
the testimony it appeared that the
plaintiff had two veluable dogs which
wandered onto the premises of the
defendant in Rush township, some
miles from the home of the plaintiff
in Philipsburg, near the defendant’s
chicken house, and the defendant ad-
mitted shooting these dogs, one dying
promptly, and the other being ser-
iously wounded he followed it and
nut it out of its misery; that the one
dog was older than the other and was
not licensed for the year 1926, on
the 4th day of February, 1926, when
*he shooting took place, and that the
younger dog had not been licensed
at all. The case was tried Monday
afternoon and a verdict was not ren-
dered at the time court adjourned for
the day. :
In the case of H. W. Todd vs. Hom-
er Hess the jury returned a verdict
in favor of the plaintiff in the sum
of $125,
BELLEFONTE BOROUGH LOSES
DAMAGE CASE
The case of Laura KE. Wright
against Bellefonte borough, an action
in trespass to recover damages for
injuries sustained in a fall on an icy
pavement in front of the Mrs. Charles
Smith property, on east Bishop street,
on the morning of January 14th, 1928,
was tried on Tuesday. The plaintiff
‘admitted that she knew the pavement
was in a dangerous condition because
of the ice but on the morning of her
fall had stepped on the ice without
thinking of the danger. She contend-
ed that because of her injuries she
was unable to continue her work as
a domestic. In defense the borough’s
contention was that the préper. of-
ficials had no knowledge of the dan-
gerous condition of the walk and be-
cause of this fact there was no con-
tributory negligence. The jury, how-
ever, returned a verdict in favor of
the plaintiff in the sum of $2500.
Red Cross Again Reorganized,
Pursuant to a general call twelve
petsons met in the W. C. T. U. room,
on Monday afternoon, and reorganized
the Bellefonte branch of the Ameri-
can Red Cross for the ensuing year
by re-electing burgess Hard P. Har-
ris, chairman; John D. Sommerville,
vice chairman; Mrs. S. M. Shallcross,
secretary, and Charles M. McCurdy,
treasurer. An effort will now be
made to secure the services of another
community nurse: Cn
fair enough, isn’t it ? .
Dine and Inspect Plant.
Thirty-five officers and stockholders
of the Sutton Engineering Co., gath-
ered at the Bush house, at noon on
Monday, for the annual dinner that
always precedes the annual meeting
of the company.
An hour was devoted to a rather
elaborate and very excellent menu af-
ter which the party was driven to the
plant for an inspection tour. Every-
one was impressed with the physical
aspect of the property. Buildings
were found to be in a splendid condi-
tion and equipment gradually being
brought up to the point where little is
to be desired by way of additions or
improvements to make it thoroughly
efficient for the character of work
handled.
The great traveling crane that car-
ries the ponderous castings from one
machine to another is one of the few
relics of the old days in the machine
shops and it is already partially elec-
trified. When the work on it is com-
pleted the plant will be fully modern-
ized.
The pattern shop, foundry and store
houses all sowed evidence of pros-
perity and the system of economic
operation that begets it.
While the plant does general foun-
dry and machine work it specializes
on straightening machines for pipes,
bar iron and rails. The patent for
this machine is owned by the com-
pany and as there is a continuous de-
mand for it it has enjoyed two years
of very profitable business, besides
having orders for six months ahead.
Just now the enginee»s and draftsmen
of the Sutton company are at work
perfecting another machine for level-
ing sheets. When it is ready for the
market there iz every prospect of as
great a demand for it as the straight-
ener already has.
The industry employs about fifty-
five highly skilled men who draw
down good wages and have continu-
ous work under conditions highly sat-
isfactory so that labor troubles and
inefficiency are unknown to it. In
point of men craployed it is not now
one of Bellefonte’s big industries, but
it is a mighty stable one and is grow-
ing in the sound way that gives much
hope for the future.
The annual meeting, which was
presided over by J. Blair Sutton, the
president, revealed that even though
there has been a slowing up in most
other industries inquiries and orders
for Sutton products are larger than
they have ever been.
condition is excellent,
being earned and paid
extra one baving been
ing the year just closed. And now
that the plant has been
point where major outlays on 1t are
not necessary earnings
dividends promise to be even larger.
The directors were
three of them —William J. Emerick,
George H. Hazel and Robert F. Hun-
ter—being from Bellefonte. iat
The following officers were present
irom Pittsburgh: J.. Blair Sutton,
president; William S. Sutton, a direc-
tor; George A. Wise, Secretary, and
LeRcy B. Mitchell, sales manager.
dividends are
regularly, sn
Remcdeled Hall, at Hublersburg, to
be Opened This Evening.
The old Town Hall, at Hublersbury,
completely remodeled and improved
The financial
declared dur- |
brought to the '
applicable to |
all re-elected, |
. Stockholders of Sutton Engineering COUNCIL GRANTS THE
GAS PLANT FRANCHISE.
Other Business Disposed of at Regu-
lar Meeting, Monday Evening.
At a regular meeting, on Monday
evening, Bellefonte borough council,
without a dissenting vote, granted to
Robert F. Hunter, his heirs and as-
signs a fifty year franchise to fur-
nish gas to residents of the borough,
and for this purpose to be permitted
to lay gas mains and all necessary
appurtenances under the streets and
alleys of the town; the latter to be
used whenever possible. The fran-
chise ordinance was first presented to
council at a meeting on February 6th,
and when it was read for & second
5 " .y | gical patient in the Centre County hopital,
time, on Monday evening, several rid- | has been in a critical condition since her , changed appe.
ers had been added, principally claus-
es indemnifying the borough against
any damage that may accrue from
the installation of the service. These
riders were added at the suggestion
of members of State College council,
where a similar ordinance was passed
the same night.
Every member of council was pres-
ent at Monday evening’s meeting and
the first business was a complaint
from Raymond Ammerman and Mr.
Poorman relative to the surface wat- ;
er overflowing their properties on
east Howard street. The matter was
referred to the street committee for
investigation.
Fire marshall John J. Bower was
‘present and stated to council that the
cause of so much trouble with the fire
alarm is that it is connected with the
telephone exchange by a single wire,
the return being through a ground. |
If another wire were put up so as to
establish a complete circuit there
would be no further trouble. He es-
timated the cost of stringing and con-
necting a return wire at about one !
hundred dollars. He also suggested
that it would be a gnod thing if the '
firebells at both company houses and
the fire alarm could be connected up
on the same circuit, as an alarm on
all three could then be given simul-
taneously. The matter was referred
to the Fire and Police committee,
M. J. Barrick, district engineer
from the Williamsport office of the
| State Board of Health, was present to
| urge upon council the necessity of pre-
‘paring a comprehensive plan of the
sewer system of Bellefonte; not be-
cause the State board desires any im-
mediate or drastic changes, but merely
as a matter of reference and a guide
to council in the construction of any
"and all future sewer extension. He al-
so suggested that some plan should be
worked out whereby property owners
| should pay the cost of all sewer ex-
tensions, which is now the case In
most towns and boroughs.
A communication was rec eived
from the Secretary of Highways re-
questing a complete list of all por-
ough officials. Secretary Kelly stated
that he had already furnished the list,
A communication was re ceived
‘from J. C. Jodon asking that an alley
be opened in the rear of his property,
on east High street, and to extend
through to Wilson street, as he is de-
sirous of erecting a garage on the
rear of his lot. Referred to the
i Strcet committee for investigation.
A communication was recei ved
from the Undine Fire company in-
| viting members of council to the com-
pany’s annual St, Patrick’s day ban-
i quet to be held on Monday evening,
throughout, will be thrown open to March 19th.
the public this (Friday) evening, |
when the Walker township High
school will present a three’ act farce
comedy, “The Beantown Choir.”
The Hall is probably one of the old- {by the overflow
est public buildings in the county and
for some years has not presented a |
A communication was r eceived
from the official board of the Luther-
an church complaining about, an un-
sanitary condition periodically caused
ing of the sanitary
| Sewer. at that corner. The matter was
: referred to the Street committee,
Very prepossessing appearance. But |
the improvements
make it one of the best in any village |
in the county. A large porch has |
been added to the building while the |
stage has been changed and enlarged ! pairs on various street.
| lection of $10.50.
and new curtains and scenery put up.
Stage footlights have also been in- |
stalled as a part of the electric light- !
ing system. The heating plant has
been gone over and now furnishes an !
abundance of heat in cold weather.
As to “The Beantown Choir,” the |
students of Walker township High i
school ‘have been practicing their
parts until they are letter perfect, |
and there is every reason to predict a |
splendid entertainment, with an abun-
dance of fun. The High school or-/
chestra, the first one organized in a |
Walker township school, will make its |
initial «ppearance this evening, which |
is an additional reason for a good |
attendance. Then the price of admis- i
sion has been placed within the reach |
of all, 15 and 2b cents. Seats will be |
reserved, if desired, at a slightly in- |
creased price. |
— tig
Organized to Fight Bootlegging in
the County.
A new Committee of One Hundred,
or Law Enforcement Commi ttee,
formed by the co-operation of the
Woman’s Christian Temperance Un-
ion and the churches met in the jury
room at the court-house last Tues-
day. Members attended from Union-
ville, Wingate, Julian, Tusseyville,
Linden Hall, Centre Hall, Pleasant
Gap, State College, Howard, Blanch-
ard, Stormstown and Bellefonte. Ways
and means were discussed of cooper-
ating with officials for the eradication
of the illicit liquor traffic in the coun-
ty. A number of churches are an-
nouncing law-observance rallies in the
near future.
—————— A ese ————
—The Y. M. C. A. swimming pool
has been completed and, on Tuesday,
it was filled with water, the first since
1917.
completed {and asked that
i Pike alley from
Mrs. Benjamin Shaffer was present
council put in repair
Penn street to Ridge.
Referred to the Street committee,
The Street committee reported re-
and the col-
The Water committee reported
hii minor repairs and the collection
of $2200 on water rentals
additional, :
The Finance committee reported a
balance in the hands of the borough
treasurer of $15,058.73. The commit-
tee also reported that a total of $34,-
600 worth of notes were about to fall
due and that the treasurer had ar-
ranged to borrow $4,000 at five per
cent to pay off a note of like amount
for which six per cent interest had
been paid. Included in the list of
notes was one for $18,000 at the
Bellefonte Trust company and the
treasurer was instructed to reduce
this note to $13,000 and was author-
ized to renew the others.
The Fire and Police committee re-
ported that the floor in the engine
room of the Logan Fire eompany was
badly in need of paint and submitted
a bid of $51.00 to put it in good con-
dition. Council authorized the work
to be done.
It was at this point in the proceed-
ings that the gas franchise was taken
up and disposed of, on motion of Mr.
Cunningham, seconded by Mr. Mignot.
The term of Dr. David Dale as a
member of the Bellefonte board of
health having expired he was re-ap-
pointed for another term of five
years.
Bills approximating $2850 were ap-
proved for payment after which coun-
cil adjourned.
A ——pe——————
—The Bellefonte High school bas-
ket ball team is not among the con-
tenders for the conference champion-
ship this year. At that they finished
the season in fourth position in the
race for the Mountain league penant,
but it was fourth from the tail end.
and $35
SETHE
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NEWS PURELY PERSONAL.
—James H. Potter is expected home
from Atlantic City within a few days.
—DMiss Mary Blanchard is in the east
on one of her frequent business trips to
Philadelphia.
—Miss Jennie Potts, of Stormstown, is
in Philipsburg, a patient in the hospital
at that place.
—Mrs. Odille Mott has been a guest for
several weeks, of Dr. and Mrs. W. A.
Sickle, at Snow Shoe.
—W. Harrison Walker was in Phila- «
delphia, Monday and Tuesday, attending
one of the regular Masonic functions.
! —Mr. and Mgs. Henry Kahlmus, of
| Curtin street, will go to Osceola Mills
tomorrow for a visit of two weeks with
| relatives.
—Mrs. Harry Clevenstine, who is a sur-
operation a week ago.
—Joseph Ceader was in Bellefonte yes-
| terday, having stopped for a short visit
| with friends here, enroute from Cleveland
‘on a business trip to New York.
{ —A. G. Morris Jr. returned to Bellefonte
{ Saturday, after finishing an electrical
course, in Chicago. As yet Alec has made
{no definite plans as to his work,
' —Mrs. Robert DeGolyer arrived here
from Illinois, Tuesday, for one of her fre-
quent visits with her mother, Mrs. Louise
V. Harris, intending to leave to-day.
—Miss Celia Moerschbacher went to
Pittsburgh a week 420, to accept a posi-
tion in the fitting department of McCreery
and Co., one of the largest department
stores in the city.
—Mrs. James B, Lane returned from
McKeesport the after part of last week
and is now living at the Bush house,
where she will possibly be for the great-
er part of the spring.
—Mrs. James K. Barnhart, of Linn
street, spent the last week-end with her
sister and husband, Dr. and Mrs. W, S.
Campbell, in Seward, Pa., and with
{ friends in Johnstown.
—Mrs. David Dale is at her former
home in Gettysburg, for a two weeks’
visit with her brother, Judge Donald Me-
Pherson and bis family, having gone down
the early part of the week,
—Mrs. Gregg Curtin and her small son,
| “Connie,” have returned to Bellefonte to
, open the Curtin house on Linn street, fol-
lowing a visit of several months with Mrs.
| Curtin’s sisters at Lansdowne,
, —Sister M’'Damascene, of Mt. Carmel,
| was a guest for a day last week, of the
{ William McGowan family, at their home
| on Spring creek, having come here from
Williamsport, where she had been attend-
ting a funeral.
—Mr. and Mrs, §. H. Hoy will have
| week-end guests,
as
their son and hig wife,
| Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hoy, now of Pitts-
[ burgh. Mr. Hoy having been transferred
to New York, with & promotion, they are
| anticipating making that place their home,
—The condition of Mrs. (ieorge Jodon,
who is ill at the home of her daughter-
in-law, Mrs. William Jodon, of North Al-
legheny street, ig not improving. Mrs.
1 Jodon suffered a stroke of paralysis six-
: teen months ago and has been practically
! helpless since that time.
| —Mrs. Harry Jackson and Miss Annie
| McLaughlin went ovee-to Clearfield, Tues-
t day, that Miss McLaughlin might be un-
| des the observation of Dr. Waterworth.
| During their absence from Bellefonte, they
| will spend some time in Tyrone also, vis-
j iting at the home of Miss McLaughlin's
sister,
—Mrs. James Schofield left, Tuesday, for
New Brunswick, with plans for being
(away from Bellefonte until the last of
| April. Mrs. Schofield will visit her daugh.
ter, Mrs. G. Ross Parker, her grand-
daughters, Mrs. Henry Keller and Mrs. W.
i. MeceCreedy, and with relatives in New
Jersey and Philadelphia.
—Charles E. and William Dorworth both
{came to Bellefonte unexpectedly the early
! part of the week, called here by the illness
of their mother, Mrs, KE. S. Dorworth, who
became suddenly ill at her home on Cur-
tin street, early Tuesday morning. On ac-
count of her age Mrs, Dorworth’s con-
dition has been considered very serious,
—Mr. and Mrs. @.
| Arranging to return
jing to open their
Murray Andrews are
to the States, expect-
home ‘on Allegheny
street sometime in April, Having left
| here 4 year ago in November for an in-
| definite stay in England, Mr. and Mrs.
| Andrews have spent much of the time
lin London, though recently they went from
{ there to the south of France, to avoid the
inclement * winter of England.
—Friend Michael T.amb dropped in for
[a chat on Monday morning and we were
| delighted to see him looking so well. For
some time Michael has been troubled with
attacks of vertigo, but he has been taking
it a bit easier and getting results. Of
; course he’s a good bit like the rest of
us—not willing to realize that years of
work and play have taken their toll of
our vitality and we just can’t do the
hings we used to do—at least as speedily.
—Kemp GG. Fuller, who has succeeded
I’hil H. Powers as superintendent of this
division of the West Penn Power opera-
tions, was in Bellefonte during the latter
part of last week. He came down from
the division offices in Ridgway to get ac-
quainted with the personnel, the territory
and the patrons of the Bellefonte section,
Mr. Fuller is a very personable gentleman
and will, doubtlessly, make a success of
the work to which he has been assigned
by the corporation.
a ———— re ————
—At the Kiwanis luncheon, at the
Brockerhoff house on Tuesday, W. J.
Emerick, chairman of a committee
who visited Philipsburg last week for
the purpose of fostering the estab-
lishment of a cline for crippled chil-
dren in the Philipsburg State hospital,
gave a brief outline of the work it is
hoped may be accomplished as well
as the encouragement received from
the people of Philipsburg. The prin.
cipal speaker at the luncheon was Dr.
Caldwell, of the State Board of
Health. Next Tuesday will be daugh-
ter’s day, when the members will be
expected to entertain a daughter.
rn (J re ennn.
—From the amount of crushed
limestone the State Highway Depart-
ment has been hauling up Buffalo
Run valley, during the past month,
considerable improvement must be
contemplated on that road: early in
the summer.
$
I
Ye M. C. A. Bedrooms Put in Good
: Condition.
| The Y. M. CX auxiliary met in
the Association library, on Monday,
with sixteen of the forty-five mem-
bers present. The house committee
reported that the five bedrooms have
been painted and papered and the
floors refinished. New blinds have
been put up at the windows and new
curtains are to be purchased. New
blankets, sheets, pillow cases, bed-
spreads and dresser covers have been
, purchased and made by the commit-
tee.
| The bedrooms, which are rented by
‘the month, week or night, were in
| very bad condition, and as the care
of the them is part of the work of
the Auxiliary, it is needless to say the
arance will well repay
{ for their interest and work. The
| rooms were inspected on Monday
{ night by the auxiliary,
The library committee reported an
increase in patrons from fifteen to
twenty in 1926 to sixty-five to eighty
at the present time, the average at-
tendance on each of the two library
days, Tuesday afternoons from two
to five and Friday evenings from sev-
‘en to nine. On an average of twen-
i ty-five new books are received every
I month. Those who enjoy reading ave
i invited to patronize the library, as
there are books there to satisfy all,
Visitors who come to Bellefonte
frequently inquire for a rest room
and the Auxiliary can give the infor-
mation that the Y ladies’ rest room
and the library may be used any day
except Monday morning and Tuesday
afternoon as a place to wait for
friends or take a brief rast,
The boys of the Y need new games
and the ladies have undertaken to
furnish some for them. They try to
be of use in whatever way they can
and would like to have all women in-
terested in the Y to become a mem-
ber. Mrs. L. C. Heineman has invited
the Auxiliary to hold the next month's
meeting at her home. All members
are urged to attend the meetings. To
make the Y a clean, safe place for
the boys of Bellefonte the ladies are
going to do their share, and that
means constant co-operation,
St sat ftir tose
Noted Stage Artist to Appear at the
Cathaum, at State College,
Miss Margaret McKee, featured ar-
tist at the famous Roxy theatre, New
York city, and a member of the cele-
brated “Roxy’s Gang,” will be a stage
attraction at the Cathaum theatre,
State College, on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of next week. Miss
McKee, well-known to radio listeners
as “the California mocking-bird,” is a
whistler and singer of unusual abil-
ity.
In addition to Miss McKee as a
stage offering, the Cathaum will pre-
sent the three Johnston Melody Maids
in a program of modern harmony. As
the feature photoplay on Monday and
Tuesday, the inimitable William
Haines will be seen in his very latest
release, “The Smart Set,” while the
picture on Wednesday will be Milton
Sills and Doris Kenyon in the Jack
London story “Burning Daylight.”
- There will be matinees each after-
noon at two o’clock and the evenings
will start at six o’clock. Those who
can conveniently attend matinees are
urged to do =o to avoid the evening
congesticn.
Fret gb iE
Fry—Barto.—W. Brooks Fry, son
of Mr. and Mrs. G. Mac Fry, of Bail-
eyville, and Miss Gladys Barto,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barto,
of Marengo, were married at the
Presbyterian parsonage, at Bailey-
ville, at seven o’clock on Wednesday
evening of last week, by the pastor,
Rev. J. D. Minnick. Immediately af-
ter the ceremony they motored to the
bride’s home where 2 delicious wed-
ding dinner was served and reception
given, a number of intimate friends
being present. Both young people
are quite well known in Ferguson
tewnship and for several days were
busy receiving congratulations. The
bridegroom is an energetic young man
and though raised on the farm is now
a driver for one of the Neidigh Bros.
trucks, at State College. Just where
they will take their first lessons in
housekeeping has not been decided.
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Ukkerd—Monteer.—J, H. Ukkerd,
of Philipsburg, and Mrs, L. Monteer,
of Tyrone, motored to Bellefonte, last
Thursday, and were married at the
A. M. E. barsonage, on east Lamb
street, by the pastor, Rev. L. C. Tay-
lor. Several car loads of friends of
the bride, from Tyrone, motored to
Bellefonte ‘and invaded the pastor’s
residence in time to witness the cer-
emony. Mr, and Mrs. Ukkerd will
live in Philipsburg where the bride-
groom is night watchman in the First
National bank.
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—The big programs of motion pic-
tures shown at the State theatre are
drawing capacity houses every night.
If you are not a regular you are miss-
ing some good ones.
ER ———————
SALE REGISTER.
MARCH 20, Tuesday, at the home of
Mrs. Leah H. Smith, on the McFarlane
farm, 1 mile east of Boalsburg, 5 horses,
24 head of cattle, 10 hogs, barred-rock
chickens and a full line of farm imple-
ments. Also some household goods. ale
at 10 a. m. L Mayes, auctioneer.
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Bellefonte Grain Markets.
Corrected Weekly by 0. Y. Wagner & Co.
Wheat - - - - - - 1.50
Oats i - - - - a5
Corn uve... il 7 "ered Wrest ena. . $1.00
Rye - - - - - - 1.10
Barley © w wl. - - 1.00
! Buckwheat ar, -ee 1.00