The Centre reporter. (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, November 15, 1934, Image 6

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By Charles Sughroe
Palomar Mountain to Be Site
of Giant Mirror.
Washington.—Search for a desirable
location for an observatory In which
to house the world's largest telescope,
which will contain a 200-Inch mirror,
ended recently in the cholce by sclent-
ists of Palomar mountain, about 50
miles northeast of San Diego, Calif,
“For several years astronomers have
been studying the map of the United
States for a new observatory site”
says the National Geographle society.
“They chose Palomar because, accord-
Ing to specialists, It is far enough from
the desert on the east and the Pacific
ocean on the west to give promise of
atmospheric conditions favorable for
astronomical studies.
Rises 6,126 Feet.
“Palomar is not one of the
among mountains of western
In fact it is not as high as many of the
peaks of the eastern United States, for
it rises only 6,126 feet above sea level
Nor is it even the highest mountain In
Southern California.
“It thrusts its rugged summit above
the valleys of Cleveland National for-
est, a tract 27 miles long and from §
to 12 miles wide, comprising portions
of - Orange, Riverside and San Diego
counties. Created in 1010 by a reor-
ganization of several earlier forest re
serves, Cleveland forest, pamed for
giants
On a Shaky Throne
Here is little King Peter 11 who has
succeeded to the throne of Jugosiavia
following the assassination of his
father, King Alexander. The Loy is
only eleven years old and will rule
under a regency of three men,
Ex-President Cleveland,
forest was created primarily for water.
shed protection,
XX gallons,
“Before the gold-hungry
‘Forty-Niners' moved thelr caravans
across the western plains and through
the passes of the Rockies. Palomar
was a favored hunting ground among
the Indians of the region. In 1831,
Palomar was visited by a white man
named Warner, He settled near its
slopes, became a naturalized Mexican
and a grant of land, including Palomar
the Mexican government. From War:
ner, the Warner Hot Springs near Palo
mar got their name.
Favorite Camping Site.
spruces, pines and
lusters hike
DArrow,
and ride horseback
tortuous tralls. Many
the brisk air
Through openings
forest, mountain
pitch
of the
summit. in the
thick
spectacular views of the country for
miles around. Many miles of San
Diego county, a veritable flower and
vegetable garden, are at thelr feet. In
some places one’s viewpoint is atop a
ridge whose sides tumble in steep grass
covered slopes for thousands of feet
to the valley below.
‘The 200-inch telescope mirror to be
placed on Palomar will be twice the
diameter of the mirror at the Mount
Wilson (California) observatory—ar
present the largest In the world—
which has made possible many notable
contributions to astronomy. The first
attempt to cast the great glass dise
for the mirror occurred In the spring
of 1934 ar Corning, N. Y. The pouring
constituted one of the outstanding
scientific feats of the year and was
witnessed by thousands scientists
and laymen.
“But the huge glass lens was found
to have a slight imperfection, so plans
have been made to pour a new one.
When completed, the mirror will weigh
about 18 tons, will reveal billions more
stars than can be reflected by the
Mount Wilson mirror, and will plerce
space to 30 times the distance now
possible.”
of
Missouri Orchard
Granted a Patent
Louisiana, Mo.—~The Starks Or.
chards here recently obtained the
first patent ever granted for a fruit
tree,
The tree is a peach and it is pat.
ented under the title “Hal-Berta
Giant.” The name is a combination
of two types of the fruit
The patent was granted under a
law passed by the seventy first con-
gress, which provides protection (0
originators of new fruits
Suocking ToL -
TOLL COLLECTORS ON THE
Pain and Purpose
B
y
. BARRETT
A merchant In one of our large cities
related his loss of a considerable sum
of money due to
unusual causes
his
committed
twenty
went into bank
ruptey, and an ex-
ceptionally large
number were not
to pay even a
portion of their in-
debtedness though
they had avoided
the sheriffs sum-
mons. This case is
typical of experi.
ences which crossed
the path of almost every person dur-
past three years. In every
case, however, the sorrow or trouble
was not due to the loss of money.
Suffering of one kind or another comes
to every one,
It has been Interesting to study the
reactions different
went through these experiences. Some,
Among clients,
fifteen
suicide,
able
of persons who
actually belleved that the calamity
which came to them was sent as a
punishment for a wrong they had com-
Under the Ball
Wait Rohrscheib, big end on the
University of Washington team, is as
fast as he is husky and not many
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themselves to live In a world of "make
believe,” reacted in a negative way,
denying the reality of the experience
ftaeif., This attitude gave rise to
what our psychologists call a “wish-
world,” the serious dangers of which
are frequently emphasized in current
periodicals. Still others accepted the
storm which struck them with an at
titude of self pity and Inactive ac
quiescence; and stoically met the
problem, but to no apparent purpose,
the president of one of our western uni.
The president of one of our western
universities writes, “The most disturb-
ing fact of the time is the number of
Americans who are falling victim to
a defeatist mood, assuming that all
progress has come to an end.” Anoth.
er group of people, not accepting this
conclusion as the verdict of history,
began to look beyond the present mo-
ment, and far above the clouds which
accompanied the storm. They frankly
sought the purpose of the whirlwind,
They refused to accept what appeared
to be the verdict of fate; and deter
mined to arise and go forward, Re
fusing to be like “dumb driven cattle”
they became "heroes in the strife.”
A violin string serves no purpose
until it is stretched, almost to a break.
ing point. It sings when the bow
passes over It. On the rack of pain
and suffering many a person has been
(Ue
By Lydia
ehold
Le Baron Walker
RDINARY envelopes can be so
used that they are helps in house
keeping as well as fulfilling thelr fune-
tion in correspondence. The envelopes
can be small, medium sized, and large
according to thelr uses.
enjoy detective stories will recall how
those who are seeking to discover the
criminal, are inveterate users of
velopes of which they seem always to
have a lmitless
stock In thelr pock-
else Into different
ones are thrust bits
of gravel, threads,
ete, which may re
veal some bits
evidence, and form
valuable clues
This only goes to
show some uses of
envelopes Others
can as valuable
to homemakers as,
for instance, in tab-
ulating papers re.
quiring classifica
tion.
nore
leaders who
€n-
of
be
them
ac
less
to
making
readily
cessible, and
time-consuming
find,
The envelope fil-
ing system is one
not to be disre.
garded in the home
where it can be as
useful as in an
office, There are
filing envelopes
avaliable. The faces
have ruled lines on which to write the
gist of each paper, to cata-
logue the contents these are
convenient, anyone can make satis
factory filing envelopes by
manila envelopes approximately 8%
4% inches In size. The can
ruled in ink down Its sur-
face, the lines being spaced about one
inch apart. The flap should open
toward the right when the back is
toward the user ax this permits the
contents being withdrawn in the handl.
est way. These envelopes can be for
miscellaneous contents, alphabetically
arranged. Or different packages can
be for different subjects such as
recipes, in alphabetical set: clip
pings in another. Locations of house
old things can be kept in snother set.
This is a convenient set, since by con.
sulting the contents under linens, ac-
cessories, etc, which may be packed
away, all searching for wanted ar
ticles Is eliminated.
enough
While
using
by
be
face
entire
one
Handy for Clippings.
Many persons prefer keeping such a
filing system for clippings instead of
pasting them in scrapbooks, for in the
envelopes each clipping can be taken
out for use when needed, and unwant.
ed clippings can be discarded at will
In a scrapbook the clippings are per
manently placed,
In starting a stamp collection, en-
velopes can be used for cataloguing
them, Small envelopes are recom
mended for this. I use envelopes in
size approximately two by three inches
with the name of the kind and de
nomination clearly penned on the face
of each, together with a number stat-
ing how many stamps are in an en
velope,
Value of Paticnce.
Large envelopes are handy to use
when packing luggage. Small articles
can be slipped in them, and each kind
be kept separate, neat, fresh and
easily accessible,
Patience is not only a virtue. It is
also part of the price pald for success
some year, but not the day nor
road to it
anywhere along the
work toward the en
pays the price
mination,
is only
to carry him long perio
interim gtart and
finish, or rather the cul
he wins
The
stroyed by
the upper hand and makes one vacilate
and lose tenacious perseverance,
tience and tranquillity are not
synonyms, although
fused In people's Patience
the exercise of sustained
ance and forbearance and It ean
be a calm waiting
no small thing to endu
Seem 10 20 wrong.
obstacles and,
exired, he
this
pe
when the
between th
out
atience 1s
not
minds, is
also
or expectation
have the p
game, this is the very essence and
of the
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Alluring Furs
The new little fur fixings in the way
of sets and ensembles and separate
pieces are that fascinating you will
have no peace of mind until you ac
quire some one or other of these flat.
tering fantasies, As to that adorable
Jacket, hat and muff set of white en
mine, wouldn't you just love to possess
it? The muff is “tricky” for within its
depths reposes a satin-lined receptacle
with all the dainty appointments one
expects in a perfectly fitted out hand.
bag.
Thermometer 1s Old
The Falirenheit thermometer dates
back to 1714.
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and “Tubs” Well
PATTERN 9937
Here 18 a design that was born to
make laundresses happy. One can
see them with the mind's eye swil-
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it is tubbed. The little sash will be
untied, and first they - will
ruffies, After that it will
salling-—-or should we say
In our concentration
dresses, we have forgotten
tion the proud possessors
frock who will one
because, in the
iron the
be plain
ironing?
inun-
mens
the
adore it
was
upon
to
of
and
place, it
first
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after.
to make-—and ever
smart and becoming te
easy
ward so
wear,
Pattern 90387 may be ordered only
in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38,
and 44. Size 16 requires 3%
yards 38 inch fabric.
Complete diagrammed
included
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
or stamps (colns preferred) for this
pattern, Je sure to write plainly
sew chart
NUMBER and SIZE.
Send your order to Sewing Circle
Pattern Department, 232 West Elght-
eenth Street, New York, N. Y.
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Prison Governor (to released con.
viet)—I'm sorry. I find we have kept
you here a week too long.
Conviet—That's all right sir.
Knock It off pext time-—Loulsville
Times,
Up-to-Date
“That Miss Blonde is much older
than I thought” remarked a young
man to his friend in the boarding
house,
“What makes
asked his friend.
“Well,” he replied, “1 asked her
if she bad read Homer's ‘Tliad,’ and
she sald she read it when it first
came out.”-—Stray Stories
Speech
“What do you expect to say whe
congress meets?”
“I'm sure only of one thing.” an-
swered Senator Sorghum. “I am be
ing trained to great discretion. But I
am sure there will be no objection to
my saying ‘present’ when the roll is
called.”
you think that?
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Leader
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