TEANILY NEWSPAPER MAAR AAA he Centre Democral SAAR wwe THOUSANDS READ swan THE CLASSIFIED ADS; VOLUME 57. NUMBER 16. BELLEFONTE, PA, THU RSDAY, APRIL 21, 1938, - SUBSCRIPTION—$1.50 PER YEAR | NEW POSTOFFICE IS PROPOSED CENTRE HALL IN LINE FOR $75,000 FEDEK..\ BUILDING <. Three Factors Will Determir.s, Whether Plan Materializes; Citizens of To May Play Important Part In Obtaining Structure Centre Hall is in line for a new postoffice under President Roose- velt’s recommendation of $25,000,- 000 for new FPederal bullding con- struction, as part of the Adminis- tration program for (fighting the recession. Three factors will whether Centre Hall postoffice, it was They are: (1) Whether Congress follow precedent in ordering the new Fed- eral construction to be distributed “equitably” among the States. Es- tablished interpretation of such in- structions in the past has called for at least one building in each congressional district. With a simi lar provision this year, and only $25.000,000 available, only small eit- fes ean be given new postolfices On the other hand, if Congress or- ders the money spent where work can be started soonest, inclination of the Treasury's procurement divi- ston will be to start a much smaller number of major projects in large cities, and small postoifice projects will be largely out of luck (2) Whether Congress restricts the new building program to | determine gets a new learned today the pro- Fire Razes Barn On McCoy Farm 16 Head of Cattle Die in Blaze on White Hall Road; Origin is Undetermined Fanned by 2 steady wind Dom the south. a fire which was discov- ered shortly after midnight Satur- day destroyed a large barn on the John McCoy farm aiong the White Hall road. near State College. The joss included 16 cows, s large quan- tity of com and farming Iimple- ments. The blaze, of undetermined orig- in. was discovered by Arthur Schenck and several companions who were making some repairs to their car near the home Lester Meckley, tenant on the McCoy farm when they saw flames in the lower part of the bam Spreading the alarm they as in saving five cows three horses mule and several pieces machinery before the heat 0 intense that further impossible When members Alpha Pire Company, State College, ar- rived on the scene, there was little to be done with the exception preventing the spread of the i to neighboring buildings. In this (Continued on page six) of sted a of farm became was . $4 Work of the of fire MAY DAY FETE POSTPONED The May Day fete to be held on the Court House lawn by the Girl Scouts of Bellefonte, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 30, has been postponed until Saturday May 7, it was announced yesterday. The postponement Was necessary because of the fact that the non- resident High school entrance ex- aminations are to be held April 30, and 2 number of persons in the cast of the May Day fete are to take the examinations ~Want ads bring results. jects already investigated by the Treasury and Postolfice Depart- ments and found to be justified This has been done in the case of all Federal building appropriations during past eight ars. Cen- tre Hall has been Investigated and found to be deserving of a new postoffice, and so would be favored bv such a congressional provision That Congress will hold up expen- diture of the new fund by requiring the Treasury and Postoffice depart- ments 10 revise their list of recom- mended projects not likely, the main object of the proposed new fund being to provide employment speedily and stimulate production of raw materials (3) How much pressure is brought to bear both politically and through public petition from loeal residents, for a new building in Centre Hall This cannot safely be over. looked according to informed sources, for even if the new post- offices to be built as part of the program are selected from the es- tablished recommended list f worthy projects, choice will have to be made {rom considerably (Continued on page slght) Dolls and Pets In Parade Here the is factor [4] | i Line Streets For Yarade; Judges Hundreds First Easter Award Cash Prizes undred Centre county boys and girls. headed by the Belle fonte High school band and carry- ing the largest sssartment of dolls and pets seen Bere in Many years marched through the business sec- tion of Bellefonte Saturday alter- noon in this community's first Eas- ter parade The event, sponsored by the Belle. Chamber of Commerce, drew of spectators from var county. The route Several ¥ . : v f fonte hundreds ious part the with spee- he busi- at a estivitie in th in ne cash {Continued on award page six) parade SAMIIAr Legion Votes $250 To Various Charities t otaling $250 were approved by Brooks-Doll Post, American legion, at a regular meeting Monday night The Legion voted to contribute $200 to the Bellefonte Community Welfare Pund, $35 to the Women's Army for the Control of Cancer, and $25 for the Junior Red Cross Milk Fund for needy children EE a EX-GOVERNOR PINCHOT TO SPEAK HERE MONDAY Ex-Governor Pinchot will speak at the Court House at 3:30 o'clock on Monday, April 25th. If the weather permits the meeting will be held out doors. Prom here he will go to Al- toona for a meeling in the evening Every Citizen Benefits By Contribut- ing to The Community Welfare Fund the operation of their service sta- Officials of the 1038 Community und announce that plans are about completed for the solicitors to start work on Monday, May 2nd, in their drive to raise a required fund of $17,000 needed to maintain the charitable institutions of the com- munity during the coming year The enthusiasm displayed by those who have this splendid pro- ject In charge will no doubt be shared by the citizens of the com- munity when they are called upon to contribute. The aid asked for by the various agencies participating in this fund is purely a8 local af- fair, In no other way can the fire companies, the children’s ald soc- jeties. the local hospital, ete, se- eure their means of sustenance than by the help of the people of our own community, Every citizen bene- fits in the way of life, health and property protection, in maintaining the various groups that participate in the welfare fund, Many of us are disposed to think that life's tragedies are only the things that we read about, The truth is, we really don't get 10 know anyone real well without mutual suffering. Then, only, do we ap- preciate the help of friends, The humanitarian agencies band- ed together in the Welfare Cam- needy neighbors and brothers of all classes, regardless of race, color, creed, or other distinction. By this, it is understood, naturally, that these institutions ean accomplish their mission only if they are suf- ficiently financed Therefore, when you are asked to contribute fo the extent of your means, think of the children handi- capped by deformities that are go- ing to be made well and happy through your help. Think of the helpless invalids and babies that are being supplied with medical treatment through the agency of the Associated Charities. Of the splendid work being done by the | Salvation Army, or the protection of life and property being con- stantly maintained voluntarily by our fire companies, It might be well for every citi- (zen of the prescribed community, who Is independent of assistance from the charitable public. to ask himself, “Suppose I were in need of | the administrations of any of these agencies. How grateful 1 would be to the men and women who make them possible.” Resolve now to give to the extent of your ability when called upon to contribute to the Bellefonte Com- munity Welfare Pund, Remember, you will not be asked to respond to paign about to be launched, are any other appeal from these service equipped to administer to our’ ggencies during the next year, State Movies Legal Action [stone Angler To Be Shown Here Monday Publicity Commission Will Be Principal Speaker Orson N. Ritzman, MEETING SPONSORED BY KIWANIS CLUB, C. OF (. 300 Expected at Dinner in Y. M. C. A.; Public Invited to Attend Event were placed on sale ix Bellefonte stores inner and meeting of the » Chamber of Commerce the Y. M. C affair sales VR - for ¢, and ticket ii l S00 The speaker the evening will Orson N. Ritzaman, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Pub- city Commission, Harrisburg, who will present motion picture, Scenic Pennsylvania” on the screen 10 be set up in the Y. M. C A. gymnasium. This film, {inished color and with sound ef- (Continued on page six) — Plan Observance of Hospital Day the Lie » . #34 1 I natural Centre County Hospital Will be Open for Inspection May 12; To Plant Tree on Lawn The Centre County } participate bE: hae Hoapita ay, Ti i 12. It was snpounced yeater- by Mrs. Prank P. Geary, super. intendent of the institution. The hospital will be open for public in- spection in the afternoon and tes will be served to guests, Mrs, Geary tated National Hospital Day. commem- crating the Girth of Florence Night. engale, founder of nursing. will be observed throughout the United States May 12. The local observance will inci the planting of a tree on the hospital lawn in memory of Matthey Foley, who sponsored the move to set aside one day each year special consideration of hospital » May dm (ations ign b ude ¢ Ap ‘ON he ountry’s Mrs yospital Geary announced that the will be open for public in. spection between the hours of 3 and {Continued on page sight) sms tins MP ————— W. H. Adams Named Thrift Manager Adams, of Oreensburg, waz manager of the Centrel Thrift Corporation. Belie- fonte, at 3 meeting of directors of that organization last week. Mr Adams succeeds B. 8 Kingsle:. of Howard, to the post Mr. Adams, who has been acting manager of the Thrift Corporation for the past several months, is a graduate of the University of Penn- sylvania and has been afMilialed with the Personal Finance Company, at Greensburg, for the past five years He comes to Bellefonte with an ex- cellent record of accomplishment in thrift work. The new Thrift Corporation man. ager is married and the family con of one child They expect to make their permanent home in Bellefonte as s00n as suitable live ing quarters have been secured ATLANTIC REFINING CO. LEASES WHITE STATION Ww elected Couns 21 in aint 8i588 White Brothers will discontinue tion on North Spring sireet June 1, and at that time control of the business will be assumed by the At- lantic Refining Company, which has leased the property. The new proprietors have not named a man- ager at this time. | According to reports, the Atlantic Refining Company will improve driveways, relocate gasoline pumps, and repaint the entire station, In ! addition to installing their stand- (ard equipment. Herbert Auman, Jr, and J. Clair Hoover have been in charge of the station for the White brothers BELLEFONTE PAINTER 18 STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE James Weaver, Bellefonte painter, | {was reported to be recovering rape idly last night at the Centre County | | Hospital from minor injuries re- ceived Tuesday night about 7 o'- clock when he was struck by a car on West Pine street Weaver, who is extremely hard of jhearing, was hit by a machine | driven by E. E. Waite, of Centre (Hall, R. D. 3. The man was hit as he alighted from another car and became confused when Waite sounded his horn close by, it is be [lleved. Weaver is reported to be ieuffering from a laceration and | bruises of the face and is expected jto he discharged from the hospital improvement in the facilities of our JUSTICE COWHER PERFORMS FIRST WEDDING CEREMONY Brings Drop InBack Taxes Delinquent Accounts Reduced More Than $6,000 Since First of Year SEWER TAP ORDINANCE IS ORDERED REVISED Council Approves Erection of Street Signs; Hughes Claim Referred to Solicitor Collection renta ] C according a report the water mee'ing of Bellefonte boroiig? etl Monday night On January 3, 1008 the total amount owed the borough on dell quent water rentals was $14.4845 it was repoited. This balance been reduced to $8.20004 to do and of this amount $4,218.00 repre sthls walter rents due from 1937. A eflort to be launched In the near future to collect all outstanding 1937 accounts. Some of the older ac Coulis have been turned over to the (Continued on page alx) wa a rapid pa submitied ommit! at a regu rs a ——— Thomas Howley Was Former Police Officer, Assistant Postmaster; Funeral Friday Thomas F. Howley cades a member police, and for two de- of the Bellefonte former assistant post. naster here, died suddeniy and un. expectedly at his home on North Spring street about 8:15 o'clock yesterday morning at the age of 74 years Mr. Howley, who was & police officer In July. 199% - been in excellent health up untd two or three months ago when he sulfered the first of a series of heart attacks. He recovered rapidly from the attacks, and yesterday morning was apparently in good health when he went outdoors to sweep the sidewalk While engaged in that chore he dropped 10 the pavement Charles Stambaugh, painter working at the Hart resi dence nearby, saw Mr Howley fall and ran Ww assisdance, carrying him indoors. Death occurred belore medical aid reached the home a few minutes later Continued on page six) ————— Thompson Asks Special Session To” Calls Upon Governor to Have State Secure Federal Funds For School Building Unionville Pie ni Senator Edward J Thompson, of Philipsburg. asked Governor Earle yesterday to summon a special ses- sion of the legislature to enable the commonwealth to get §75.000- 000 from the federal government for school building. Thompson told the chief execu- tive in an open letter that half of the state's public school pupils “are compelled to go to school in build- ings which are unhealthy, obsolete fire-traps, and otherwise unsuited to satisfactory educational oppor- tunities.” “The federal government is about to embark on a new program of the Public Works Administration,” he wrote. “We should take every bene- fit of this program that we can in Pennsylvania, “There certainly will be in our lifetime no better opportunity to effect a general and substantial (Continued on page ewmgnt) FIFTH AVENUE HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE The four room house of Charles Emel, on East Fifth avenue, Belle fonte, burned to the ground last Thursday morning when the build- ing caught fire from the kitchen stove. Emel and his brother, Joseph, | were sleeping at the time. A neigh- bor, Wilbur Bachman, discovered . witnessed with a garden hose but the struc- ture was doomed before the Undine Fire Company arrived, The owner and his brother, employed at State Chants Verse; Gets 10 Trout Donald R. Schaeffer son. of Mi #nd Mrs. Paul M. Behaeffer, of Salona, has devised a new way of Rictung trout, and we believe he miy have something there, (or he eatgint his limit of legal trout [ #8 Ww .o the opening day of EVA the rout pep an be « Donald's method is based upon the recitalion of a simple incania- Bon, which was submitted to this affice, but which we are not hing because there are no direc. tions given as when, where or under conditions the magic words are to be sald On second thought, we probably wouldn't publish the chant anyway It would open us up lor the criti- ciem of those who tried the charm and falled to get results. Then, 100, what if Donald's system worked one hundred per cent for several thousand Centre county fishermen? Frankly. we don't like the possi- bilitie aised by Donald's method We believe In the worm, the fly, the r and the scores of variations of these lures. but when it comes to talking fish out of the waler we're inclined to believe thal may- be Donald is just kidding those of u o fish much but get litt a — ——————————" Panay Survivor Tells of Bombing Lt. John Geist Spending Fur- lough in Altoona and Penn- syvivania Furnace pub- to what ~ Limtemant John Oeist, survive of the sinking of the U 8 gunboal Panay by Papanese bombers on the Yangtze river in China las Decem- ber. who i spending & month's leas with his mother, Mre. Nora Oeist, in Altoona, and bls uncle and aunt M: and Mia BE D Isenberg, of PFoansyivania Furnace relaled sol o! his experiences over the Gable Ladi dintion. AMoons, Sahudsy night, and appeared as the speaker i a meeting of the Lions Club In thae ¢ity In the Penn Allo Holel Monday noon Russia i+ making the Chinese pay on the line for every bit of eguid ment and ammunition bougnd Neither the Japanese nor the Chin ew od marksmen. Nor do fos intellige to operate capably the machines war in their possession In every large ciiy in China an American-efuraled Chibese WB 5 backbone of the community. Thess and many other interesiing observa- tions were made by Li. Geist in Continued on page six) Rorleheaver Will Be at Millheim Noted Song-Leader, Musician, Evangelist to Conduct Service at Municipal Theatre When Homer A. Rodeheaver, not- ed song-leader, musician and evan. golisl., comes to Millheim on Wed- nesday evening, April 27. in the Municipal Theatre, Centre Coun- tians will be given a rape trent. He comes as the guest speaker of a party of officers of the Pennsyl- vania State Christian Union who are touring the state in the interest of inter-denomination- al young peoples’ work. The Mill- heim meeting, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. is being sponsored by the Cenlre County C. E. Union which extends special invitations to young people and adults of all churches. a amr wy sufficient of + It is estimated that Mr. Rode- | heaver has over seventy millions of friends who have come to know! him through his work at young (Continued on page four) Harold D. Cowher, who became 2 Jusiioe of the Peace in Belefonie in January, performed his first wedding ceremony in the Library of the Court House, Saturday morning, when he pronounced the words that John Samuel Baylet and Dorothy Luella Hoy, both of State College, man and wife, The young couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs John Bohovich, of State Oolege, and the ceremony was by Court House employes Geraldine Bilger and Eleanor Cow- of Bellefonte, is a close personal friend of Mr. Cowher the two hav ing spent their boyhood together, Beginning yesterday, April 20. farmers conducting the market in Bellefonte will be located on the curb on the Diamond. Winter quar- ters in the Bush Ar building | will be abandoned for summer. Market patrons are urged to take | College i Slight Damage in Fire Little damage resulted from a flue fire at the Harry Kustenbor- der residence between Lemont and Dale's Summit Sunday morning. The Alpha Fire Company of , summoned fo the scene, found their services ‘at 12 o'clock noon each Saturday. quired ¥ Endeavor | Fugitive From OPENING OF TROUT SEASON RESULTS IN HEAVY CATCHES Rockview Is Back In Jail 5-Day Easter Vacation Will Cost Youth | Year, 41 Months to 2 Years, 8 Months SURRENDERED SELF TO POLICE AT ERIE Had Only 4 More Months to Serve; Left Prison While Working at Reservoir Clarence E Smith, aged of Erie, was back in the custody of the law yesterday after having enfoved five days of freedom from Rockview penitentiary Smith, who walked away from work at the prison reservoir about 8 o'clock last Thursday morning, surrendered 0 police at Erie Mon- day night, and was brought back to Centre County by Rockview officers early yesterday morning. Arraigned before Justice of the Peace AL R Houser, near Rockview, Smith indi- cated that he would enter a plea of guilty 0 escaping, and was re. manded to the County jail to await (Continued on page six) Stroke Fatal To Evan M. Huyett Prominent Centre Hall Lum- berman Served on Beard of Industrial School 21 Fa E. M. Huyet:, retired lumberman, and one of Centre Hall's most out- standing citizens, passed away st hiz home in Centre Hall at 4 o'clock Monday morning from the effects of a stroke he suffered last Thurs- day. He remained in an unconscious condition until Sunday when he ral- lied for a short time before lapsing inte the coma death Mr. Huyeit, who had been in ill health for the past year, was aged 78 years, 2 months and 7 days Puneral servioss were held yes- terday afternoon from the late resi. dence at Centre Hall in charge of the Rev. L. A. Wagner. pastor of the Lutheran church, Poliowing inter- ment in the Centre Hall cemetery further serviees were conducted by ithe Rev. Mr. Wagner in the Luth- eran church al Centre Hall Evan Milton Huyeit was 2a son of Charles and Annetta Huyetl and vas born al Reading on February 11. 1860. Pifty-ome years ago he (Continued on Page 8 Cites Need For Industrial Peace Head of Texas Oil Personnel Claims Capital, Labor, Gov- ernment ‘Out of Gear’ ‘Building Belter Business by Building Better Men” was the sub- ject of an inspiring address deliv- ered before the Bellefonte Kiwanis Club on Tuesday by A. A. Nichol- son. of New York City. who is head of the personnel department of the Texas Oil Company. The speaker, who has supervision over more than 40.000 employes of the huge company which has op- erations throughout the United States and in foreign countries cited three necessary steps in the development of better business con- ditions in this country. They are the development of character. seif- control and co-operation. “What this country needs most today is industrial peace” Mr Nicholson stated “And industrial (Continued on page eight) - ‘PORT MATILDA MAN JATLED ON STATUTORY CHARGE Charles Spackman, of Port Mutil- da, employe of a State College gar- age, was committed to the County Jail without bafl Monday morning by Justice of the Peace Harold D. Cowher, of Bellsfonte, on a charge which ended In made of statutory rape. | According to reports Spackman lwho 1s about 22 years old, is charged | with being the father of a child bom ito Amanda Harisock. of Julian, who (was under 16 years of age on June 29. 1837 when the alleged offense took place. A habeas corpus hearing is sched- uwled to be held before Judge Ivan were nos re. | Bellefonte i unity Athletic Association. Cooking School Recipes Appear In Today's Issue | In many Denmyocr at the recl) Bathgate in strationg al Choo) The recipes occupy and will be found u section, on page three The wide variety of baking covered Lie session response ta Ue women this od net Lhe request of reader The week = by Mr culinary demon- recent cooking news an ent Centre publishing Me Darothy ynsored by this Las Uy As here of Iatitude for any kill in pre preparing Cait £ wi J woman dessery The he have igned 10 avoid ex and al and dishes described in t been pense vide all the #ve aud appetile Housewives will fin interest to clip the recipe Or cue a a————————— FORMER SHERIFF BOOB IS RECOVERING SLOWLY Formes Miltheim Sherif M. Boob, 0 been suffering infectior 1d JOIN who a Severe Rab fre y weveral week home in Millhein from but ¥ the infection as as had been expecied For several weeks he surgical treatment: at th host and he stitution severad tis further abe mos pain 1 and k other portions of his body —————— W.C.T.U. Meet At Unionville on———— White Ribbon Band Hear En- couraging Reports From the Various Delegates ering wal sd tere 1 reaiment oe about Po VO The w= Cen- hite rit yf April 14 We of g 10 order at 3 Kaufimann oon- with Scripture « 'D devotions raver Col with Mrs L lead On O special by State as pianist as chorister. ang SUNE Was read of Port a lis were pledge by Bower Matilda and all arose and renewed their pledge I county officers were § eepling Mrs. Sydney Staller ty vice { Howard (Continued on page elght) Mrs resent ex- COM - pres 0 whi NATIONALLY KNOWN BAND BOOKED FOR FLAG DAY DANCE A nationally known is to play for the dance at Park 10 be held Tuesday in eomnection with a Flag Day eeiebration being sponsored by the Bellefonte Lodge of Elks, Clark N Aikey, chairman of the Elks com- mittee in charge of arrangements announced yesterday The dance will climax a day of festivities, beginning in the morn- ing with a parade of various civic and patriotic organisations. The parade will halt at the Diamond {where a wel] known patriotic speak- er will give the Flag Day address The committee is scheduled to meet this week-end to make final ar- | rangements for the day's activities, Mr. Aikey reported. Drillmaster in orchestra Hecla June 14 | COarlisle W. Taylor, State College {merchant and director of the State | | College Legion Junior Drum and | Bugle Corps, is undergoing two {weeks treatment at the Mt. Alto {Hospital in Washington, D. C {Treatment became necessary bee cause of complications developing from injuries received during the World War 10, an G. O. P.; 9,890 Democratic Voters Registered for Primaries Pleases Most With Exeellent Conditions First Day Weatherman Anglers THRONGS JAM LOGAN'S BRANCH, SPRING CREEK Many Catch Limit: Worms, Flies and Minnows Prove Effective Lures red f rae Nature conspi wit t rp : BET IOUS were and the Hain slream CICAY all were sucoesst Jsually the the open- al ng now fishermen hav gireams Deen wi — EDDY DUCHIN'S BAND RECORDER MANY NUMBERS ide Iv SVE anc 5 EVO palion 1 orm an Geshe trademark r the dance tunes of Eddy Duchin, who brings his famous Hots! Flava orchestras to Heols Park on Thursday, April 28, through the courtesy of the Music Corporation of Aner have created an over wheiming demand on the part of hi mire for re wnted o a oe aes eoorded Victor and £5.06. hest Sion Bue & on a School Bus in Accident Damage estimated at about resuited in the colilsion of an East Peun's Valley school bus and a Cupe and trailer Aaronsburg at about 8 o'clock Monday morning No one was hurt. The school bus. driven by J. C. Musser. Woodward, was coming from a side road when the crash occurred. FP. P. Royer, of near Aaronsburg. driving the coupe and trailer swerved when he saw impact with the bus loomed The trafler cut loose and the side of bus, damaging i shout Damage to the trailer was $7 about $50. $125 near hit 4 the COUNTY SING TO BE HELD HERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON The County Sing will be held in the Evangelical church, Bellefonte, Sunday, at 2:30 p. m This is a county-wide undenom- inational, ang is for the benefit of ithe moral and spiritual lide of the ‘county. Everybody It welcome, The Male Chorus of Pine Grove Mills { will be present Seranton Man Injured When John G. Lesnisk, of Scran- Lion “lost control of his car late Sat- urday night while be was slowing down Ww investigate burning brakes, Joseph Lesniak. also of Scranton. received a cut above the eye and {body bruises as the car crashed into the Spring Mills bridge. Damage to the machine was estimated at $150, registration period. Saturday a to- tered voters, according to figures released yesterday Samuel J. County Commissioners. viously registered under the per- total number of eligible voters in system. are jows: tal of 795 Centre Countians hibhver- | "to uneligible to vote, became regis- | by McMullin, chic? clerk to the Centre | The newly registered voters, to- gether with those who had pre- | manent registration hill. bring the the county to 20977. which is ap- election, registrations proximately 5.000 short of the total open at the offices of the County number regigtered under the old Commissioners, With the close of the pre-primary coratic, PESO; no party. 157. and Socialist, 28. The pre-primary reg- istration period opened last Decem- ber 1, and closed April 16. Results during this period were as follows: Republican, 431; Democratic, 353; no party. 8 and Socialist, 2. In addition. the following changes of party registration were noted: change from other parties to Democratic, 43; change from other parties (0 Republican, 48. May 23. six days after the primary will again
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