The Centre Democrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA ————————— Be CO DRRE.....oonvctnies . PAUL M. DOBBS. ...oooa0nrssrnsass Associate Editor CECIL A. WALKER. ..........ov. Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning. Bitered tn the postofice at Bellefonte, Pa. as secon class matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, If pald In advance $2.00 per year, If not pald in advance The date your subscription expires is plainly printed on the label bearing your name, All credits are given by a change on the date of label the first Issue of each month, We send no receipts unless upon special request, Watch date on your label after you remit, Matters for publication, whether news or advertising, must reach the Centre Democrat office not later than Tuesday noon to Insure publication that week. Advertising copy received after Tuesday morning must run its chances All reading notices marked (*) are advertisements Legal notices and all real estate advertisements 10 cents per ine each issue. Subscribers changing postofMce address, and not notifying us, are lable for same All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK ACTIV EDITORIAL DEMOCRACY HAS A JOB The mass of Americans find it dificult to believe that there are people in the world, some holding high pos- itions, that denounce democracy and advocate forms of tyrannical government which were typical of other cen turies, The celebration, this month, of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the American Congress, reminds us that, after all, democracy, in its modern version, is a babe compared to the other forms of government, Natural- ly, the people of some lands turn to autocratic forms when they face great issues that involve serious difficulties, The success of democracy will not depend upon the oratorical efforts of office-holders, the activities of com- mittees investigating subversive movements or the prom- ises of men seeking public office. Democracy will not be conquered by any from foreign lands. It will prob- ably stand, or fall, by its ability to solve modern problems that confront the individuals composing the people sup- porting it. For example, consider the unemployment problem in the United States. that followed the splurge of 1929 millions of Americans have been unable to secure regular work. They have not had the chance to establish themselves or to look to the future, either for themselves or their families, with any confidence or se- curity. The present task of democracy, in the United States, is to provide jobs for these people, to give them some chanee of success and some hope for the future. It is the obligation of business, which has produced the world’s greatest economic structure, to solve the problem. Gov- ernment has attempted to do so by “made work” but even the advocates of various forms of relief understand that there can be no permanent solution without the coopera- tion of those who control the economy of this country. For the last few vears big business has been assail- ing the government, denouncing increased taxation and talking about what could be done if somebody would “take the brakes off.” Well, at last, it looks like Washington 1s inelined to accept the challenge and give business leaders the leeway that they have insisted upon. Maybe, our ec- onomic leaders will deliver the goods, which means, pro- vide jobs for Americans who wish to work. We do not know how far the government will go in eomplying with the requirements laid down by business leaders but it seems that Congressional leaders intend to give business an opportunity. Well, it will be up to the in- dustrialists and the capitalists, It may be too much to say that our present economic system is having its last chance. If things go well, everybody will be happy but if the move- ment fails, you can look for future legislation that will make the New Deal program look like rock-ribbed conser- vatism, My " ism Since the debacle ! SAYS THE STARS TOLD HIM Admitting the slaying of his mother, a 38-year-old man recently asserted that the stars controlled his action. He said, “The stars would have killed every one if 1 had not killed my mother.” Of course, the man, who spent some time in a sani- torium a few years ago, was crazy. No sane man thinks that the stars would have killed anybody else or that they “told” this deluded lunatic to slay his mother, However, don’t forget the incident the next time you “play a hunch” or follow your “fate.” There was a time in the history of the world when wise men relied upon the stars and many Americans, even today, carefully inquire into the “signs.” You probably have your own personal idea about por- tents and omens that influence your course of action. Do not many people plant by signs? Do we not consult for- tune-tellers and haunt the soothsavers? Do we not eagerly persuade ourselves to believe magic and other forms of hokum? The answer ig, “We do!” And the truth is that we are, in part, just as crazy as the man who killed his mother. (CANCER CAN BE CURED During the next ten years about a million and a half American citizens will depart this life as a result of the ravages of cancer. Many of them will be victims of ignorance. They will pass on because they do not know that cancer, in many instances, can be completely cured. The records show that thousands of persons are alive after treatment of cancer by surgery, radium, or X-ray or combinations thereof, The individual who has suspicious lumps, or sores that do not readily heal, should consult a competent physician. Medical science will not do anything for the man who does not give it an opportunity io help him. In the event that the vietim is financially unable to secure necessary treat- ment. there are avenues through which assistanes can be obtained, A ——————— ANOTHER “FAST UNTO DEATH” Last week the world heard that Mohandas K. Gandhi, bald-headed and shriveled ascetic, leader of millions of people in India, had begun a “fast unto death” in order to win a voice in the government of Rajkot for the people of the tiny Indian state. Bee neni It was _ THE CERTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. sions for his followers. In view of his general condition, many feared it would be his last, Here we have a man, offering to die by voluntary ae- tion, in an effort to spread people. In effect, he offers to democratic ideas among his commit suicide unless the na- tive ruler meets his demands for constitutional reforms, It's a queer world. While dictators in Europe denounce democracy and blame it for all the ills of the world, Gandhi, a remarkable character, wants to die unless his people get constitutional recognition, Meanwhile, admirers throughout the world hail his sacrifice without taking into consideration the question whether a man is justified in taking his life, in any process, for any cause, WILL A WOUNDED VETERAN DO? The Honorable Hamilton Fish, of New York, who rep- resents the President's distr ‘ict in, the House of Represen. tatives, says the time has come for veterans of the World War to insist openly on the nomination of a war veteran for President on both Democratic and Republican tickets, The idea is not exactly new and, in view of our past political history, we are rather surprised that the veterans of the World War have not insisted upon it before this, We are not prepared to say that the next President should not be a veteran of the World War but if none but veterans are allowed to apply we suggest that the parties nominate veterans who face d the enemy in rombat, were wounded in engagements and have not, fhus far, capital ized on their war records. Such a candidate would tional man! Encouraging Report of NYA (Continued from page one, 1st See tions permi resumed on the Cugh p planted clude sowing of t! zations are Later work Water ] where Austrian pines last fal Thi the pading. will treet project grading and plot ar vic organi beautification The re Wagner vey lo be m public " a TY Wy “ I project dependens, on a su ¢Staiisn deter order to prope } exXient and Bellefonte Bre fave and the COSt Chamnber and Doll Pw Legion been th dorough authoritie Har undertaking 0 mine the Of { yo WOK Other public servi ed in Bellefon Youth Admin asistan Buperintender Rogen stance E ais0 provided as- icadersiup of the community In Les De geliermine : ried H- al Youth Adminisiration in this county, a representative of this paper interviewed W. 1. Scott, of this place supervisor of Centre, Clinton, Cam- eron and Potter counties. Mr, Scott told us of the efforts of several boys in Port Matlida who are engaged in making improvemen:s at the ar g ic at “the Port to bulid a roadsic atl re the Nat by the Natl ot popu~ Plans gales iM Of main onsidered } i by ae pat | siderable LOE URNwWay Ye CON brick a highly instn ng for unemployed yo hiul immediate C. Woodring, borough Port Matilda pari-time youth WETADNK work in the nur { nag sUperyision wODNer at Leachers experienced foreman. Here give: man- ot nave bwin months of actual experience in ual tral and excellent product with power driven machinery provided by NYA. The school district co-operates by furn- ishing space, light, heat, and power and the cambination hag meant portunity for many boys. Several have recently been enabled to Hind private employment This shop made a state wide re- cord in their December completion of 2000 rabbit traps for the State Came Commission. The Commis- sion were 40 well pleased with the quality of the work and the speed with which jt was accomplished thas a cameraman visited the shop and filmed all operations. These will later be screened before sportamens groups and local rod and gun organi- are fuming op zations should make application for projection privileges to the Game Commission. The Philipsburg shop is now engaged In the manufacture of furniture for WPA nursery schools and NYA resident centers, and many who have visited this NYA miniature factory marvel at the quality of the work turned out At the Philipsburg hospital, a group of NYA girls are engaged in sewing hospital garments and acces- sories and assisting nurses as ward helpers. This project has been of inestimable value to both the hos- pital and the girls go engaged, af- fording them training in care of the | sick, sewing, and child rearing. All assistance rendered to patients, however, is in the capacity of maid service under constant supervision of nurses, No medical attention is permitted. “It should be pointed out,” said iMr. Beott “that while projects are selected for their training value as | iwell as community service, wages | are paid for the latter only. Work- ers must produce for their part {time stipend. The quality of the (work and the time required is, large- ily, the responsibility of the unit su- pervisors furnished by the sponsors |NYA supervisory personnel assist by making periodic visits to pach pro- ject, offering youth the vocational (guidance needed, and checking vol- Lume iment.” “In this NYA program.” continued IMr. Scott, “we operate under certain iresirictions. We can make improve. ments on no other than public prop érty. The reason for t is ob and quality of accomplish- Gandhi's sixth hunger strike to win conces- vious Our products must be for ive be, we feel certain, an excep- not gravitate LO TT ADONSOY! supported institutions there bs no objection to the of other ¢ organ- Spon Up {vi groups materials R50 Lhe Worker Ou Who yO J¢ SP Din pas ion {ron lipsburg * 10 the bor service and teaching of ttle ones by NYA youth public school bulidings this task could not complished Specialists visual ald work have been sent [rom Harrisburg to sel-up these projects and to con- tribute ideas in use in other for- ward looking educational institutions about the slate. One phase of this uatrations from peri- ais. The State College Women Have taken a keen interest in program and have furnished indreds of magazines Centre County NYA activities also witide a wild life conservation pro. that to the heart Xx lovers portsmen. This attention of Joseph protector, at Mill wy in taelf Eight mosith, Mr. Kistner a seen with his group of NYA bovs rew at Howard and the othe: Mslanlly making im- game refuges ang made working a Otherwise have been ac- § vy aH work requires il gram naire project Kistner heim days out « iN CHKee hax he game Max f , BR LW and One Clinton engaged in fish cul new Federal hatchery and a young lady doing a fine plece WOIK as an office assistant 8u- perintendent Roger P. Tannber de- thal the experience these young people are getting will pus them in line for civil service exam- ination in a comparatively short time Young folk employed in Centre county by the National Youth Ad- ministration receive from $1750 w $2300 per month for forty eight hours work. Many of them gladly work considerable voluntary over- time, without pay, for the work ex- perience, Many have been prevail. ed upon to take up studies in addi tion to work activities. This gul- three NYA boys ture al the of clares dance work and project supervision in the Bellefonte area is in charge of Miss Ethel Dale, of this place The Bellefonte office, which © headquarters for the four counties mentioned, is Jocated in the Logan Fire House. Mrs. Virginia Kessing- er. secretary to Mr. Scott, is in charge of much of the office routine ‘and is head timekeeper and pay-roll clerk for the four counties Mr. Scott, who recently moved his family to Bellefonte, was formerly n resident of Milton where he was ac- {Uve In civic affairs, being a former director of the Milton Community Chest, Boy Scout Council and chair man of Red Cross Roll Call for inorthern Northumberland county. For many years he was engaged in jengineering and construction work and as a production man in industry {He was in responsible charge of (much construction work overseas {during the World War and is a past (commander of the Wallace Pelzer Post, American Legion, Milton, Reclaims Lead. Figuring that in the 27 years of ifiring at clay pigeons over Sloan's Lake that trap club members had deposited at least 150 tons of lead. Engineer Jack Bdwards, of Denver, decided to do something about it He employed two unemployed steam shovel operators and they are re. claiming a ton of lead a day at des a ton. Italy has no idea that France wil fight over African territory: Ger. ‘many hag no idea that Great Brit. aim will fight over colonies; Japan ‘has the idea that the United States (will not fight over anvthing. The str part of it i= that the aggres- nDations may be right, into the youth | extension M THE Orrice CAx “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” 4 WHY WORRY? Lean men and clean men wild men and mild men, Wee men and he-men, Numb men and dumb men Tallor men and sallor men, Pinch hitters, steam fitter: Goll players, man slayers Jobbers and robbers Cet married Tall girls and small girls Big giris and trig girls Neat girls and sweet girl Cash girls and rash girl Bad girls and sad girls Circus riders, home abiders Opera singers, hash slinger Crooks and cooks Marry them The Minister Told "Em wanted a vacation, 50 he got one of the ministers of the the office for him during his absence. The second week of duties was going siong nicely until he opened the mail One etter sald: "1 got a dun from you for §1 50. Now 1 paid for my paper and you know it you say I didn't, I will come in and knock hell out of you ] to the angry subscriber: “1 An editor town ww run the minister and if The minister wrote the following reply the books that you did not pay for your paper this year--your sub- ription was In arrears and you paid for last year only. Now, if you ome in and knock hell out of me, 1 will employ you to do the same for about twenty-five men in my congregation and fifty more in town for 1 ! tried for t years and cannot do it SEE DY ive nree And That Was That broad feet hoes were winked Into the shoe store JIOWD him he refused them he expl tout fellow, with large wveral pairs of must have Loe ined to the clerk (Uare ighed not stocked now FAsON young man wearily jut re sir Pointed Are Square toes Al he explained fashionable thi customer gave him an angry stare Mat he may be” he retorted. “but 1 happen to be wearing last season's HURON'S HUGHES Hugh unusual Hugh Hughes used blue hues To bulld sheds for his ewe his ewes a blue-hued yew-shed Lewes Hughes hue In Huron Heved yew a Lies of 50 eed A Much Truer Pose visiting his son at college The father took the boy down town 10 have that tand A farmer photograph taken th his hand on bi photographer suggested the son Jioulder remarked tod be more the father in ms It would his hand appropriate Docket he Pass The Hat x th +7 is this hat? How much Fifteen dollars Where are the hole What holes? Fhe holes for the ears of aly the Jackass who would pay that much for Ain't It So A person has to be a contortionist to get along these days Pirst of all, he's to keep his back to the wall and his ear to the ground He's ex- pected to put his shoulder to the wheel his nose 0 the grindstone keep a level head and both feet on the earth And that the same time look for the silver lining with his head in the clouds Fair Notice The following notice appeared Miaciesippd recently in a small town paper in Positively no more baptizing in my pasture Twice here in the lust two months my gate has been left open by Christian people. and before I chase my heifers all over the country again, all the sinners can go Ww hell Nobody Home Here boy.” sald 6 fussy man to a sleepy-looking lad who was loung- { ihe entrance 10 a large apartment house, “where does Mr Smythe - I show you, sir.” said afd. and he started to climb the broad Up six flights he went, with the visitor following breathlessly Fine i¥ he paused at an open door This is where Mr Smythe lives He doesn’t seem to be at home the room NG in" the he announced remarked the visitor, peering nto sir” replied the boy. “He was standing on the 0ootstep as we Came How Is It Done? An Irishman had been describing his travels in the far west and the irgin forests” there What Is a virgin forest?” inquired a listener Shure, now.” sald the Irishman, “a virgin forest is a place Where the hand of man has never set foot.’ Good Growing Name ° Yassuh" sald the little colored boy. “I'se named for my parents. Daddy's name was Perdinand and Mammy's name was Liza’ “What's your name, then?” Ferdiliza International Card Party Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt, the Duchess of Windsor, bergh, and Signora Mussolini were playing bridge cards and drew for deal The Duchess of Windsor drew a king; Mrs. Lindbergh drew an ace; the Signora got a deuce. But Mrs. Roosevelt drew a joker and demanded #8 New Deal Mrs, Charles Lind. They shuffled the Weather Forecast We're always glad to meet a skirt on a rold day.” said the knees as they tipped their Caps That's all, folks, won't, If a girl doesn’t watch her figure. the wenn BO A hl Ss fans FARM CALENDAR CE Timely Reminders From The Penn- Name the Parm—A farm without | sylvania State College School , name ix a farm without identity, of Agriculture (claim Penn State specialists. Names | No Sleeping Sickness—Although | no cases of sleeping sickness ia’ horses have been reported in Penn- sylvania, extension specialists at the Pennsylvania State College recom- mended that farmers be on their (guard. Good care, adequate feeding, inst bloodsucking in- protection aga sects, have heiped reduce the num- ber of cases where the disease exist- ed. Hand is kept | tility by fol Jouses | erosion are lessened, | specialists agronomy. od | ‘Strip farming affords farther pro- _ | tection Query and Answer Column RE — a - PROBLEM~-John takes a strip of paper exactly one fool long io make a rule in 1-4 inches, His only guide is a small 1-inch rule. With the use of this inch rule he marks off the 1-4 inches How many marks will he have made when he gets to the end? (Answer elsewhere in this col- umn) 0. L~As a devout Quaker, did William Penn own slaves? Ans ~Yes, William Penn was the owner of Negro slaves at the time of his death. A. W~How could Theodore Roosevelt be President of the United Btates when he was under the minimum age Umit of 45 years of age when he took office the first time? * Ans According 10 the Constitution a man must be 45 years old to be eligible for election as President of the United States. But there is ho such restriction on the Vice-President. Theodore Roosevelt was Viee<Presi- dent to McKinley, and when the latter was shot, Theodore ascended tb the presidency, being only 48 years old at that time. When he was flected President three years later he was, of course, over the minimum ege mit D. Y~Does the Prince of Wales speak Welsh? And Is he 3 Welsh man? Ans No. “The Prince of Wales” is a mythical title created to ap- pease the Welsh people. No Prince of Wales has ever been a Welshman F. E~What is meant by the political expression “right and left, ar applied to parties? Does Communism or Socialism figure in them? Ans ~The “right” are the conservatives and the “left” are the Uber als. The Democrats lean to the liberal and the Republicans lean to the conservative. The terms originated from the custom common in mahy European countries because the conservatives were seited to the right of the speaker, while the liberals and radicals were seated to the jeft of the speaker. Communists, Bocialists and radicals are classed as “Uberals.” but “leftists” are not necessarily Communists, Socialists or radicals MB ib” used as the abbreviation of pound? An means 3 I would like to know why Thank you “Lb.” is the abbreviation of “libra.” the Latin word which pound ' week that Admired is D. C~1 with to ask what was the day of the Dewey won his brilliant victory at Manila? Ans The date was May 1, 1898 P. W.—Do Negroes observe any holiday that race? Ang Thels L. J. M.- Bunday is peculiar to their own dates Yes, but holliday } the vary according to the State in which they ive known as Emancipation Day What caused Earl Browder's imprisonment? Ans ~Earl Browder was arrested in Olathe, Kansas expressing his opposition to the selective Army draft 10 8 year in jail lor refusing to register Later he was indicted for oof- spiracy Ww resist the operation of the draft law, and was sentenced 10 two years in the Pedera! Prison of Leavenworth PD. E. W.~When did intoxicating? Anu 1933. The in 1817, after He was sentenced Congress pass the law declaring 22 beer nmon- Coneress Deer went on signed the bill making 32 p 7] on Apr 1833 T. J. V~Why is a plant called Job's tears? Ans Its name is derived from the hard shining teariike seeds which resemble bluish white porcelain and sre used in making bracelets, necklaces shd rosaries W. M. H—-What cords? Ans wid beer legal on March aur “oi was the peak year for the sale of phonograph re- 921 In the approximately 100 000 060 United Slates phonograph records were in E. J. P-Why Is Times? Ans —Arthur Hays Sulzberger says. “When Mr. Ochs first took over The New York Times in 1886 the days of so-called yellow journalism were t their zenith. He hid no desire to compete in sensationalism. Quite the contrary, the opportunity 10 succeed with what might be tered strictly a newspaper was the more apparent. Accordingly, on the day that Mr. Ochs took over he discontinued a serial story without even permit- fing it Ww finish, and from thst day on the test of appropristeness The New York Times is, “Is i news?’ This paper has never published @ Cross: word pumle, a serial story or comics, and the sole and determining rea- son for this is that they are not news” E. B-How fast doe: & bullet travel? Ans ~The speed of a bullet varies from 800 to 4000 feet Der sec- ond. The 30 calibre service rifle bullet has a speed of 2700 feet per second, A r volver bullet travels between 800 and 1000 feet per second J. F. F.-~Why is a ship referred 10 in the feminine gender? An: —In some of the older languages such as Latin and Olid German, from which modern languages have béen derived, all inanimate objects were given masculine or feminine gender. In this way the moon Was Jem. inine and the sun, masculine, and among other things, ships and other vehicles were generally spoken of in the feminine gender Modern lang ~ uages have adopied this same idea; hence, the reason for speaking of & ship and train as “she” T. 8~What college bullding was the seat of the United States Cav- ernment? Ans Nassau Hall at Princeton University served st different times as a hospital and barracks for American and British troops during the Revolution snd holds the unique distinction of having ‘been the seat of the Nationa! Government in the vear 1783 when the Continental Con- gress fled to Princeton upplement issued with the New York a C. J. H—How much does the Empire State building sway? Ans —The bulking is constructed to withstand a maximum of twelve inches but tests show that the sway is rarely greater than two inches. In the storm of September 21 1838, in a 110-mile wind the buliding swayed four inches H. P~What makes 8 cat's eyes shine at night? Ans —The iris of cats and some other animals has an ares called the tapetum around the optic nerve This area causes the eves to shine at night a tll | F. H. K.—What kind of time does Mexico se? i Ans Mexico uses Central Standard Time as used in the United States—-that is of the ninety degree longitude—except for the northern district of Lower California, where Pacific Standard Time is used E. K. L—~When was the act passed which stopped the manufacture of poisonous matches? Ans. ~The Esch-Hughes Non Poisonous Match Act was passed in 1912. 1t placed a tax of two'vents per hundred on matches containing white phosphorus which made the use of this material commercially im- possible 5 L. 8S. H~What was the largest bell ever made? Ans It was the 220-ton Tsar Kolokal of Moscow, which was Dever rung because before it was finished an eleven-ton piece fell from its side. The largest bell in the United States is the Bourdon, w eighteen and one-fourth tons, in the Rockefeller carillon, Riverside Church. New York City. E. N. J~What was our Federal debt when President Roosevelt took office? ; Ans On February 28, 1933, the Federal debt was $20310820 T. H. G—How long has Alec Templeton been blind? Ans ~The famous pianist has been blind since birth. J. D. H—~Whit is a pourparier? Ans It is an informal, preliminary conference of representatives of different groups, factions, or countries, looking to a formal sgresment settling disputed questions among the ‘ : J. H~How long has Lydia Pinkham been dead? Ans Lydia Pinkham died May 17, 1883, after suffering from a Dae | lytic stroke. J. 8. R~How many bones are there in the skull? ¥ Ans ~The skull consists of twenty-two banes, eight of which form the skeleton of the cranium and fourteen that of the face. bE, hth E. 8. G=How much of a pineapple is canned? 8 ores Ans. Approximately half of each fruit is canned. Prom the balkdoe are obtained such by-products as juice, syrup, bran, citric seid, © citrate, alcohol, and carbon gas. Be L. BH. S.—What country required that a man waving & re flag should precede every Asi Ay h.-. ie Ans England thought so little of the value of the considered it such a dangerous agent that a law,
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