June 8, 1939. Page Five - Echoes From the Past Fifty Years Ago Milesbaurg wns hard-hit by the] flood; many homes alcng Bald Eagle Creek being swept down on the crest of the tide. The iron bridge was swept away as though it was ma.e of paper Everywhere saamill and g washed out and scores of bridre were Jdesteoved. Trafic by road and by radl was extremely limited owing the lack ridges, and ft was dicted week would before was back to normal Monday morning S. H Williams and Cap gent to Johnstown Mr. Brandon had a there and feared that among the missi Mr. Brande statin ha an HAL the count) dams e through ist mill wo pre elas e +) Landlor d Mul the ruins ter living micht be day mooning telegram here n 1 1 n mn Wl 1 +) & T. Bran fonte to Coburn es prevented maintalr road whi below C logs and es tunnel saw brid camaged The fllood mos gan Thursday until Saturday stream in (he count carrying mi throughout o! the cou Was cover mountain in siream cut new the valley In Haines leble E 5 was caused incessant downpour evening ahd crawled mained ing. Mrs clung to ried to stream ashore Searcher sw i and far into the n f up vy Ww “Gen sires nn Wit a ne following dav t as ft Coburn in a | twenty mir the baby we e faker over the 1 rail children. Charles aged 8, had father, Sim in ay the A number of Centre Co were in Johnstown tructive fio d hit that arity reports were that Henry formerly of Boalsburg er of John Kennedy was droaned : family, of Boalsburg, No.hing had been Miller and family tre Hall same town flv had Otto, who h und 2 T the wood ime of sr be ov OLY Pr when #5 train t of} hat dozen of wo iid a ¥ morning's Howard carried from fty 83 cr ~2490 which at re price brought about $1.000 A freezer of ice as made by the children of George Immel near Spring Mills, who used hail- stones instead of ice. They gather- ed the hall stones after an unusual- ly severe storm which that section one evening ou commu ates cream Ww of passed over Miss Rose McCormick was elected to succeed Prof. D. P. Stapleton as principal of the Mi lhe school, and she was to duties of the position Miss McCormick A Susquehanna University assistant principal a High for several years George Hile, son of Mr. and Mrs Harry V. Hile, of Pleasant Gap, had his right wrist broken and his left arm badly sprained when he Jost control of a Ford car he was driv- ing and the machine ran off the road and struck a ditch, upsetting and injuring its occupants. A Mr Schreffler was painfully but not seriously hurt The following ic in assume n the rad had been t Boalsburg tate members of the senior class at the Bellefonte High school were awarded diplomas at commencement exercises held in the school auditorium Bau- der. Della Beezer. Linnette Billett nisy Coble, Emily Crider, Mahlon Eberhart, Clara Eckenroth, Paiker Glenn, Isabel Grove, Martha Hines, Clayton Kilpatrick, James McDonnell, Sue Murray, Malcolm Musser, John Nason, Henrietta Seb. ring. John Shope, Mahlon Smith, Willlam Sieg. Lannie Shuey, M'ld- red Wagner, Marjory Wagner, How fad Wetzel, Rebekah Yerger, Van Zimmerman. Miss Della Beezer won first honors for general excellence: Miss Henriett: Sebring second hon- ors, and Miss Mildred Wagner, hon- orable mention. Miss Sebring also won the biological essay prize, and Joseph Katz and Miss Louise Mil- ler each won W. C. T. U. temper- ance essay prizes, Miss Thelma Ha- zel won the girls’ prize in the jun- for declamatory contest, and Jack A. Decker won the boys’ award. Miss Estelle Graver and Hugh K. Johnston received honorable mene tion. Other contestants were: E'lza- beth Bhugert, Malcolm W. Yeager, Myra Miller, Paul J. Rider, Mash- lon Poreman, Cadelia Alegander and Caroline M. McClure. Dr. Mel- vin Locke, president of the school board, awarded diplomas to the, class. The Rev. Dr. William Me- | Kinney, of the Presbyterian church, delivered the bdccalaureate sermon. | Gertrude | through the county elsewhere scores of families homes but also most cf their sions, To alleviate suffering, comiml were being organized to provile relief for flood victimg until they been able to recoup at least thelr 1 N 10550S In Millheim and lost not only thei; Tost POS Se ees had part ol rarden were Everywhere suffered heavil washed clean ers had them the farms Some top il: oth- through rent reat Dy floo the covered to fon in the memo habitants nread pread flood Johrs<town lestroyed by the hisior some 10,000 to resuiied in 1 4 kill 15.000 and damage w from Armstrong Washing irowned when Flat Rox children o Cal Barner: {frowned home tions. Robe ter, who lived at nace were Was rt ’ stream rINails water damaged bulldin misery. The scene old Court House 18 On HED ibable automobile ir Americ he wa won cash the only Centre counti a prize in the con/est The house owned and occupled by Bruce Peters, of Milesburg, wis de- stroyed by fire which originated on the roof from a spark from the kitchen stove. A bucket brigade prevented the flames {rom spread- ing to the nearby homes Roy Alexander and William Peters. Most 4 1 furniture was While LFRinD to North ua contest esman- fifteen and who al one of who was wan sedon y prize O1 of f th saved attempting bring him 1 to board a ome from a professional visit Orviston Dr W. J. Kurtz, of Howard, felt a sud- den and severe pain in his left leg Turning to Dr. Roth, of Ashland who was his weekend guest and who had accompanied him Orviston Dr. Kurtz declared he thought he hed been struck by a stone. Exam- ination by Dr. Roth, however, re- vealed that he had burst a blood vessel The cond tion was respond- ing readily to treatment Marriage licenses were issued to the following couples: Harry C Keeler and Sarah M. Fetters, both of Bellefonte; Charles E. Slutter- beck and Dora K. Klinefelter, both of Tusseyville; Ralph F. Luse and Mildred E. Long, both of Centre Hall: William C. Bloom and Min- nie B. Hassinger, both of B-lie- fonte: William Morgan Tyrone, and Anna A, Lauck, Snow Shoe: Jacob A. Welch, Howard, and Maud LL Shields, Allport; Harry A. Ho'der- man and Alice I. Roan, both of Bellefonte; Willis A. Mayes, Le- mont, snd Adaline E Shockey, Waynesboro: Joseph R Haag, and Ruth Watts, State to + to Wiriere ton, College, The following Bellefonte mer- chants have decided to follow the example of business men in other towns and cities, and close every Tuesday aftarnoon during the sume mer months: Co., Weaver Brothers. R. 8. Brouse store, Sechler & Co. H. C. Yeager, | A. Pauble, A. C. Mingle, Hazel & Co., C. D. Casebeer, F. P. Blair & | 8on. Cohen & Co, Olewine’s hard- ware, Frank Naginey, 8im The Clothier, Montgomery & Co. R Brandman, Mix Kalin, W. 8 Katz & Co. . R. Spigelmyer & Co. W OC, Coxey, J W. Gross, G. R, Dan- nenhower & Son. Lauderbach-Zer- by & Co, John Meese store, Gare man's store, J OG McCrory Co. Herr & Heverly, Thomas 8 Hazel D. 1. Willard & Son, J. C. Jodon, | and W. R. Brachbill, Potter-Hoy Hardware | N. J. came to Bellefonte for a vis- it with his mother, Mrs Bell, who was quite ill at the home ot her son-in-law and daughtor, Mr. and Mrs. W. 8, Chambers, of East Curtin street Ensign orably Joseph Ceader was hon- discharged from the naval service and arrived in Bellefonte for a visit with his mother and sis- ter before assuming his pre-war po- sition with the Edison Lamp Com- pany Newark, N J Doris and Lois, twin daughters of J. Fred Young, of Orviston., who had been students at the Bellefonte High scheol during the year, ree turned to their home for the sum- mer. Both were acoemplished mu- icians and good singers The pipe Company vice by a flood community from their ion helm sy the iu! line of the Coburn Wa- wn put out Sere and residents of the forced to use waiter Te Mill- crippled by flood, but patrons were to draw sufficient water for their needs even though the pressure was insufficient motors Arthur returned f ter of were idle wells tem also wa able Lo operate water Haupt, who recently rom service Lock Haven to resume his pre-war job in the pulp depart if ti l Ar overseas ! arted for heat r.of J Eagle Memorial lian, one Val- severe Edward Hoove af the fr men ot ley train whi Bellefonte, was Sebring was summoned Lo treatment He oon re- nanded ponded —— i ——————— Centre County Hospital Notes Monday of Last Week P. Lambou Bod Bethlehen Toe day of Last Week Ta ry Wednesday of Last Week Admitted: William H. Orth sughter, State College Thurs 'ay of Last Week born to Saturday Discharged State College; ner, Clint Johnson Pennsyly s. Richard M. © daughter, B Rodkey, Spri Charles E . and infant son Bellefonte: Master Siephen Clair Shaffer, Bellefonte, R. D, 1 Sunday Admitted State Coliege: Spring Mills, Mrs. Simon Birth: A was born Mrs. Percy R. Rhoades There were 39 patie pital; at the beginning Hosplial contributions: From Cen- tre Hall High School, basket of cut flowers and ini : Mrs. Robert RD 2. Mrs May Warner Charles Boone Discharged tate College to Mr, and esburg. Shirley Mrs R D1 E Ward, 8 son is » n DO YOU KNOW 1. Who is the World's No. 1 iis star? 2. Which was th miney-maker on Broadway the 1038-39 season? 3. What is the combined mem- bership of the Methodist Church? 4. What was the net operating wcome of the Class I rallvoads dur- 1g the first quarter of 1939? 5. How much cotton has the U under loan? How many Presidents has the 8. had? 7. How many old-age insurance accounts has the Social Security Board 8. Where is the biggest working telescope in the world? 9. What was the British national income in 1937? 10. Which of the states in the U, 8. produce galt? en. nis the most successfti during iy ir i 144 8 6 U The Answers Donald Budge. “Hellzapoppin.” Approximately 8.000.000. . 885808000 as against $19.963.- 000 during the same period in 1938 6. 11.400000 bales, 6. Thirty-two. 7. 44,000,000, 8. The 100-inch telescope on ML ilson, California, 9. Abscut $22.000.000.000, 10. Michigan, New York, | and Louisiana, Oho, | Dr. J Finley Bell, of Englewood, | William | THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. —-— L Modern Etiquette 1 Would elght o oe oo many to stand ine? 2. What k a wedding that announced? 3. When one eats counter is it necessary to leave 4. When a man is accompanyin woman and knows that she dce object to his smoking, is it ne- ce sary for him to ask permis ch time he wishes to smoke? 5. May one ever ask for an ation for one’ self, dinner a luncheon? i) n't admit when hy 7 Isn't It a fen person in A receiving the usual time before the engagement | 1 "ny Hi at a al a not y a well-bred t fault? of the hosts Shoul De { at every guest meets the guest of honor? J good form to end an in- Laura 8mith and O t considered poor taste n dinner, with 1Dorate courses? 8 dining at a ho- included, what napk.n give long one IANCINgG is De with done the it to dance? muc! 1 should carrying a one piece of an ushep a church arm aown at ws Der Answers st owilom of oelumn Sunday School Lesson A ————. PAUL SOLVES CHURCH PROBLEMS, International Sunday School Lesson for June 11, 1939, GOLDEN TEXT manner of life be “let you worthy cf th» (Lesson Text: 1 Cor, 1:1-3, 10 11; 4: 14-21; Galatians 1; 1-7; 3: 1-29: 1 Thess. 1: 1; 4: 9 to 5:22 probably Se OVer e of opin on amon —. - - | ——— ——— — - I th had a Paul alg a ar should remember ey are member —-— and Beauty HOPE FOR DIABETICS still dying from the disease could be saved by living up teachings of modern science Diabetes 1s caused by th of the body 10 burn or ox and starches. This lack of a sufficient supply ¢ which under normal © manufactured by The name insulin la de groups of cells in the pan ed the islands of La islands, or secrete a ju enzyme which digests the suga: starches the ferment In the absence the unburnt sugars starches through are partly carried to clog the system 4) the 1 rived crea ngerous. T rells ¥ os the kidneys. Some remain We are not yet familiar with he causes that lead to dizease the pancreas, and oconsequ inution in the numbder of the lzlan that manufacture insulin How- ever, if a piece ol machinery ha more strain put upon if each day than it is built to bear, it will near out. The organs of the human boJ) are the same way. Over-eating and obesily sem to be pre-disposing causes in the production of diabetes In 1922 the Nobel prize was award. ed to two young doctors Banting and Best, of Toronto University Canada, for the discovery of insu- lin and its use in the treatmen: of diabetes, Previous to that time the diabetic relied principally upon diet for the prolongation of his life Insulin is administered to the dia- betic hypodermically. The quanti- ty varies with the condition and needs of the patient, and the food that he eats. Before the discovery of insulin the victims of the dis- ease cowld only take a restricted ent dim his physiciat rest, cleanliness reasonable outlook for wil his natural life fe present UUme insu d in three forms n. Old nan the resents its original ther two LYpPes act more 8 and are more like. th Protamin zin 5 often used as fewer hy- injeciions are NECeSEATrY to the comfort and well he patient. Doctor Hage- senimark was the discoverer protamin zine. Thus another has been added to the brow medical profession in of disease a — insulin other a normal onger body insulin the aurel the the MI Uest TOO MANY OPERATIONS SAYS VETERAN DOCTOR A physician who graduated half a century ago told fellow alumni of Medical College at Phila- Jefferson de.phia forming too many operations, The tonsil massacre continues” Dr. Michael V. Ball, of War- member of the class of 1889 Mastoid operations, most of them innecessary, are now fashionable Also, many persons are becoming sinus-conscious over conditions which are really just ordinary olds.” Dr. Samuel M, Hauck, of Lancas- ter, spoke at the alumni associa- tion's annual meeting of the con- nection between modern high-ten- sion living and stomach ulcer —— «~The most news for $150 said ren A gp op OAS ss, rr Answers to Modern Etiquette 1. Yes; there should not be mon than four persons in the receiving line 2. Usually from 2 to 8 months 3. No; some people do, but it isn" | NEORSEAryY, 4. Not at all; If he has alrad askesd permission once or twice would be somewhat monotonous ir keep repeating the request, 5. No. It would be very presum- | ptuous to do so. 6. Yes, “Confession of fault nakes half amends” 7. Yes; ghe 1s a very negligent wostess If she does not do this 8. No; The correct way Is to { them 8 Yes 10. Lay it unfolded on the table: wind the game should be done when caving 11. The minimum rate for one piece of luggage is ten cents. 12. Yes. that young doctors are per- end a separate invAaiion to each | Our Weekly English Lesson Words Often Misused Do not say, “It was clever of him us,” in the sense of good- ure good-hearted, obliging clever 10 expres adroiiness, “He is a clever workman.’ Do not say, “He was converted by that belief Say “He was converted to that belief.’ “1 spcke to Mr, Brown” (a ylation), or “1 wish to speak rown” (Lo communicate but “1 wish to speak with Mr converse), Do not say, “It was sold at {ted price five dollar was sold the low oO! to assist na Use skill Say mere gal a the lim- Say, “It (or reduced) jollar: 1 price Do nt Say, "1 wis! wen dolar W correct Do not “Agrecable with jetier of SAY Ay WO Words Often Mispronounced Valet, P nounce vai-¢t, a a yiiabie Words Often Misspelled f Word Study A ~4 RE 3 A 9 i BS INTERCEPT t Ir Re The letler wa = —— i — — REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS ~ er to Keeler } 1. 1 of Howard. R. D., trac £2.450 nick, et bar, to Spring t, of Spring Twp ; Twp. $1.000 nal Bank and Trus Ela R. Frank- tract in Penn iheim E. E Schmick, of tract in Liberty TWp.: Love, of ux, to Edward et ux of Bellefonte tract iefonte, North Ward: $1 May D. Flack. et bar, to Fred R et ux. of Niagara Falls. N. Y. { in Boggs Twp. $1.00 ot bar to Estella Moon Cramer, of State College, tract in State College; 1 W. Scoit Crain, ¢t ux, to Norman A. Calhoun, of Tyrone, Union Twp.; $1850 Joseph C. Foreman, et al Foreman, of Rush Twp Rush Twp.; 81 Licyd A. Stover, st ux Coslo, of Bellefonte, R. D. Spring Twp: $250 James P. Miller. to Charles E Mil- ler, of Woodward tract Penn Twp.: $45 Peter H. Dale, ef ux. Emith. of State College, State College; $1.500. tract in fw a to H O tract In Agnes E. Limbert. et bar. to Ber | nice Mann, of Clinton County, tract Miles Twp.: $2500 A. E Limbert. et ux. to Bernice Mann, of Clinton County, tract in in Miles Twp.: $1.000, R:bert M. Smith. to C. B. Smith, et ux. of Cen’re Hall tract in Pot- ter Twp. $6,000. —— WOODWARD Mr. and Mrs. Earle Weber of Re- | bersburg spent a few hours pieas- | ‘antly in town last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kreamer and son, Harwood, Mrs. Carrie Pulte | Mrs, Clayton Boob, Carl Motz, Jr, | and Russell Kessinger were among | {those that attended the Children’ | Day service porch built to her lately purchased i residence. It will surely very much improve her home On Wednesday of last week the | mercury registered 61 degrees at What this | | focality very much need Is a com- | 3:30 in the afternoon. { munity rain, Mrs. C. E Boob is having a new | —-— Louisa’s Letter A WORRIED STEP MOTHER ADVICE TO Dear Girls I am morning had a leiier m imposs.ibie husband hu f in ol reg ey from a ther the alm ner live pleasantly Nas ot ang wying his grown daughter going ino 1 10 3 Ki groan hare Now, anyone OW! willl Wiree cauj own nis a peace in such a m apped ! 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