a CENTRE COUNTY'S HOME NEWSPAPER he Cenfre Democraf MEET YOUR FRIENDS IN OUR COLUMNS VOLUME 58. NUMBER 25. BELLEFONTE, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1939, SUBSCRIPTION—$1.50 PER YEAR HINT MURDER IN MAN'S DEATH NITTANY VALLEY YOUTH HELD FOR BURNING BARN HUNTER FOUND DE.) IN FIELD; BULLET ii Autopsy Reveals Strange Factors; Inquest to be Held Today LOADED RIFLE IS FOUND UNDER BODY Victim George Winters, 24, Martin's Grove WPA Worker Centre Bight Were inves of a Beech © er, wiose yesterday &Cross Grove, reex popular park and swimr resort Beech Creek The victim, George 24, WPA worker of a bullet wor which pelice are self-inflicted. His boc ered by searcher: ing after his wife missing The man's body up in the middle of Under him was action 22-calibre rifle. The was cocked and the t chamber was not fired night Dr near his single-shot uilet man’s wou Cou mty Hospita H hat ered } let From believed 1 from a 22-calibre 1 As the vestigation gathere mentum, District Attorney 1 W. Gettig, Officers W. C. Myer James H. Griffith, of the Stale Jice at Rockview barracks, and jous other officials met at the (Continued on Page Eight) Judge Fleming In Auto Crash Escapes Serious Car Plunges Into Pole Near Unionville and Po- Var- hosg- Injury as wi struck en his leforve office Ww Weel, ‘when coupe left the r mile fro m Uni happened at about Passing motorists driver {rom damaged brought him ¢ was found that wh broken, he had bruises, The cars the pow er-line cause d i te ion ef electri Unionville befOre repairs were com- pleted Judge Fleming's coupe, practically a new machine, was badly damaged. Police who investi- gated the accident declared Judge Fleming was extremely fortunate in having escaped much more serious injury n€re De he fell asle extricate +h wie FUT rrupt A TT FAMILY OF JAMES J. VONADA HOLDS REUNION AT HOWARD The home of James J. Vonada of Howard, was the scene of a pleasant family reunion on Sunday when all thechildren returted to pay homage to their parents on Fathers Day. If was also the birthday anniversary of their son, John Yonada. Mr. Vonada formerly lived in the vicinity of Jacksonville where he | followed the occupation of farming | until o few years ago when he roti | 4 Sued For Md .rding A news item from Scranton last Wedn tated that a federal filed against P. H of State Coulee, charg- ing violation of the Revenue Law {f 1934 by hoarding. Mr. Schweit- wer Ww sued for $15,712 for alleg- hoarding gold coins valued at $4640 in a New York bank from July 1, 1833, to December, 1036. The amount was determined on grounds that gold coin: are valued at $35 a troy ounce and that penalties nd assessments brought the total the higher [igure been now cn —— 2 Baby Show To Be Held Saturday TE More Than Score of Valuable, , 5. Prizes Offered by Belle- fonte Merchants G. | ¢ Hoffer Bel HOFFER We High Monday reesived the offices of Gov- lefonte of valu Able be awarded at a baby the Bellefonte oon, Janu League of ore 3 o'clock promptly registered at re on or Friday i } may be registered YMCA on the s emte n £ Ci Call (Continued on page seven) a ——— AUTO CRASH Sessler ol Bellefont VICTIM DIES * ce William Urban, of Port fouth member Matilda R. D. Succumbs in Hospital ¢ ted Comer serions munes. | Light To Speak were injured in the scci- Tat Grange Fair we Paul Urban, brother of driving the car if- u ow ana Committee Plans Special Fea- 8 uliered yatient at as hers brot iH are tures for Annual Event; spital Fair Opens Aug. 2 Osceola irve, ran i em ent and «ConVieded | on page six) a ——o Girl Bitten By Snake Ellenbetger is ret jvering oma a siake bite received while 1 walking through a hay field on the Thursday, August Basil Frank farm, State College, R ered Hon. John D. The wound, consisting of four Light, Secretary of Agriculture marks on the left ankle, was treat 1 ed at the office of a State College physician Although the type of snake is not known, i is said to have been grey with white stripe I av— —— rd the up a overs wveling tows idded on a bar Eva noot 3 H in be and ange and Manag (Continued on page four) DR. LEROY LOCKE NAMED COUNTY MEDICAL DIRECTOR LeRoy Locke, of North Alle- gheny Street, Bellefonte, has been appointed Centre County Medical Direete by Dr. Jahn Shaw, state secretary of health. He replaces Dr Joseph A. Parrish, of Bellefonte has been director since the death of Dr. J. L. Seibert A graduate of State College Alphas Extinguish Fire A slight fire in the coal shed at the Miss Susie Johnson residence Lytie's Addition, State College, at 1 o'clock Saturday morning was ex- tinguished by members of the Alpha Fire Company Dr a BP the Pennsylva 1915 nia in and of the University of Pennsylvania in 1920, Dr. Locke has been a member of the Centre County Hospital staff for is unusually | the past number of years, during years of age, | which time he has done post-gradu- health, main- | ate work at various medical cent an optimistic ns sini” PROMINENT AUCTIONEER UNDERGOES OPERATION Li. Frank Mayes, of Lemont, well known auctioneer and marble deal er, last Friday was admitted to the Cetitre County Hospital, Bellefonte, win and Ray: Mr. and Mrs. Henry | where he underwetit ah operation Vonada and son Paul Henry, MI bio come day and Mus. John Vonada and SODS| peoorts from the institution yes Jerry and Lewis; Mr, and Mrs. Rich- | yoday were to the effect that Mr ard Vonada and daughters Evelyn Mayes is resting comfortably, al Marie and Wavadarlin, and son : Willa? a granddaughter and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller and daughters Nancy and Patty; and Mrs. Rene Wilson, of Lewistown The couple alse have four grandchil- | dren who were not present. They are: Violet and Rosella Ertley and Ruby and Donald Confer The appetizing picnic dinber that had been prepared was served in- doors, due to the inclement weather: nevertheless it was thoroughly en- | joyed by all present. | The Centre Democrat has been a regular visitor in Mr. and Ms. | Venada's home for a good many | yveurs, and its sponosrs take this op- al narcotic agents on a charge of portunity to wish this genial couple [altering antl raising prescriptions. many added years of health and (He was lodged temporarily in the ; Altoona ‘city junit. Ted and moved to his comfortable home in Howard. He active for a man of 72 and enjoys the best of taining at all times attitude toward life The children, all of whom are live ing were present. as follows: Mr and Mrs. J. Homer Yearick and son John; Mrs. Matilda Ertley and son George, Mrs. Hewitt Confer, daugh- ter Jeanette and sons Richard, Ed- diseharge from the hospital EE Milesburg Fire Co. Festival The Milesburg Fire Company will hold a festival on Satu“day night June 24, at the old athletic field, Milesburg. Wetzler's band will fuss pishh the music, and there will be all kinds of amusements, games and refreshments for everyone. The public is cordially invited. Arrested By Federal Agents Leonard Rowe, 30, was arrested at Philipsburg hotel Tuesday by feder- who | [Bellefonte Chamber ets | Class Reunions thotigh no date has been set for his | (class reunions and the awarding of | i prizes by (represented, O. A Kline, Bellefonte ‘the graduating class present; Mary (Kathryn Flynn and Glenn Peters. {both of Bellefonte. Miss Flynn and! Two G THIEF IN BALD EAGLE VALLEY ———————— gh | the Rockview barrac I th ent County under a Wtal of $600 ball on malt isughter of livestock entering amd larceny Justice of th Cowhel re charges of ous and Bail Peace breaking was fixed Has oy man sneered niormations Hen (Continued on Page 6) PRIZES TO BE AWARDED AT COMMENCEMENT we by Col oy and wi deliv TT won Oy 3% WW Hence Prize: A price Rn Jr Mh the RB. B00 the best Li £8 en oF Jan Zab on bj $ Fred ii Exce lass Lan ¢ Purnell K doclams CeOry We nLior vy aa (Continued on page seven) DOG QUESTION LIQUOR STORE LOOMS AGAIN IS ROBBED Council Indulges in Fur- 22 Cases of W hiskey, Val- ther Discussion of ued at $328.52, Removed Stray Canines at Snow Shoe Towenlv-Lwo case i or from the liquor now Si some Lime last WNEay night 1 Bellefonte Borough Couneil a finger at dogs. conzidered tral problems and dallisd through othe titers a regular meet jonday night a Logan Mouse ae entrance As has been nnumerable Oe Buding times before with real result reel was made Council passed a motion to enfores the rear wil the borough's ordinance regulating A. & P. store, wi the running at Jarge of dogs. The salhe motion Included the creation of a lrance into job of dog-catcher to round up bY Knocking a hole through the stray dogs and put them in a pound plaster board wall The discovery somewhere, The doo-catcher will be Was made by James Butterworth, a on the borough payroll so that if clerk at the store he gets injured he will be entitled Police said thal the 22 cases, to borough compensation cheaper grades of whiskey, were E. L Plumb, president loaded into a truck from the load- | ing platform at the rear of (Continued on Page Eight) shook ~~ were store Wed- stolen +f 8 routine n at t the re In Cuyve reom nio ihe er on gh a used by the occupies the gained en- store proper uid Ww 33 done no To Beh is ich building. Thieves the liquor of the of Commerce recommended that Council enforce laws against motorists whe follow (Continued on Page 6) Planning To Sell Alumni Dance Well Attended Centre County Gr Growers’ sociation Now Seeking Delain and Prizes Price Bids Feature Event at Heela Park The Centre County Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association are mak- ing pians to cooperatively market One of the largest crowds ever 10 1this year's elip of wool the latter attend a Bellefonte High School part of this month According to | Alumni dance gathered at Hecla Edwin H Dale, president of the as- Park Tuesaday night for the annual sociation, bids will be opened on dance and reception in honor of the the 28rd of June and if any are ac- 1939 graduationg class. Music for (cepted, the wool will be loaded af | the oceasion was furnished by Bill | Belleforite on the 20th. Bottorf's orchestra of State College. | According to Mr. Dale, who has | Features of the evening includet received information from the sale | of wool pools in other counties in ‘the State. the price is showing some Improvent and it is felt that | it will be to the advantage of the [growers to not be in too big a hurry (Continued on page four) Faftmer Loses Cowt by Lightning cows were killed Bellefonte, won Saturday whet lightning struck a most graceful (free and followed a wire fence on Melvin Dry, chairman of the association's publicity commit- tee. Prize winmers were: oldest class class of 1880, and Mrs. O. A. Kline class of 1000; youngest members of James Craig, Jr. the title as the (couple during a special dance for the J. C. Meyet farm, State College, (members of the graduating class. I. D. The stroke is sald to have Daun Blerly, of State College. traveled nearly 300 feet down a won a cake given away during the fence to a spot where the animals cake walk staged by the entertaln- were in the field. Mr. Meyer said ment committee. Miss Margine the cows were covered by lightning (Continued os page seven) and fire’ insurance. the | Year's Wool Crop As- [ aspomied susice | POLICE END REIGN OF CALF 28 Aliens Admitted As U.S.Citizens Judge W: alker Welcomes Class Brief Americanism with Address on A. R. CONDUCTS SHOR PATRIOTIC SERVICE Who Lost Through Marriage, Women Citizen- ship Regain Full Rights eight dents count ie On King and pledged allegl i} Stripes at the conclusion y Ld i Yore BRUeEMANCE ARG ductal nce 1 poleniate an set Hzation « Ivan Walker here, Monda before Court of question Lr) Sed It BEE ever ing applican wan “ t largest tor pi Amer} Vern €8 (Continued on page six) a ———— Another Man Held On Bad Check Charge £90 Barne bo! WO, and Walter Bolonsk of Hastings, were seiped ! Police William Delanasicy Ta Sen Nn the cu res) Aen —————— a—— Win Honors In F. F. A. Contests 20 Centre Countians Compete in Various Events at State College re review of their wlicates the county tives tarned in amo formance ig work in | 3oalsburg boy 3rd. 13th est. A from ws competed and a that nize eg work I resenita itable standin reg did outs and 22nd plac total of 247 boys se hools all over in this particular contest. Mr. Dale, the teacher Boalsburg, has spent considerable time in training the team James OCilitland was and has a chance for a place 6525 points out of a Pennsylvania team at the Nation. i ‘Omutaued on Page & taking the oon ected tate 4 as all | Banjo Band Pestival This Weekend The Belicfonte Banjo Band will thold its sixth annual festival Pri day and Saturday, June 23 and 24, at the rear of the Undine Fire House, Bishop street, Bellefonte The Banjo Band will play and ‘there will be 2 short parade each night through the down-town | streets The band has engaged, as special tentertainment, The Myers Brothers of State College, whose vocal work is appreciated wherever heard. They sing late popular numbers and bal- lads of long ago in a modern style all their own, They use guitar ac- | jeompaniment, and were featured at {the band festival {The band has gone to considerable lexpense to feature this high-class jentertainment and hope thal many jwill be present each night to hear iand see these popular boys Entertainment and games will be {featured and all kinds of refresh iments will be sold. A novel and ex | iclusive feature of banjo band fes- tivals is the tea-garden, with tables and chairs for dinners, which will (Continued on page neven) COURT DISMISSES PLEA FOR SCHOOL. AD ADDITION | In ah opinion filed late yesterday by Judge Ivan Walker in the case of citizens of Runvile who had asked thal the supervisors of Boggs township, the grid an Ra and the Counily Superintenden Schools be compelled t6 build an addition to the Runville school, the court dismissed the request. the high with in the possible 800 two years ago. | {ehabed from Coleville Boys Injured While Picking Cherries Firemen Plan Big Carnival | Contests Parade, Free Shows. to Feature Alpha Company July 4th Celebration With benefit c Pa age 6 FOUR GYPSIES JAILED HERE need on Nittany Gas Station Own- er Thwarts Robbery; Sets Police on Trail effective act are asiik (Continues on Page © EIGHTNING TEARS SHINGLES FROM HOUSE: STUNS INMATE Fearing for the William and family the Echo Farm nearby on and son drove latter place where damage had been compelled to top height ti rer Rronth ol the house ———— Ho Clinton Judge Seeks Re-election Judge Henry Hipple, of Lock ven, appointed president the Clinton-Cameron-Elk District in January on the resignation of former Judge Eugene H Baird Ridgway, has anmounced his dacy for election to that both major tickets safety of h who occupy Mrs. Saxe al onee to the they found n done, ut were wade water over which gushed the ravine er son 0 shoe like a in front Ha- judge of Cop ————— dg Said To Have Prompted Crime ANGERED AFTER SPAT WITH GIRL Unrequited Love is Building and Contents Completely Destroyed Friday Night ¢ POSE CRON ed on page #ix) MORE CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE FOR OFFICE (Continu THRE} WINoCTals ¢ the R | Bellelonte, candidate Tor Henry M past Buich Beezer of became & Democratic Prothonotary and of Boslsburg, sndidate for seed) Hosterman Sentence Pair Who Fled Prison Third Fugitive Fails to Plead Guilty; Claims Hell Stand Trial pi Re wEYiew i I eATLY las walked away seared yorted, expec d stand two who pleaded guilty ak 4 serving 4 i: the larceny hy an au-~ nd John Prva 23, Serv. 5 years for wiry! oo Both cottvicied in Allegheny County. nday morning apprehended by prison the to $1 ial are were uards wv » They escaped last Mo | g the following night Bald Beagle Valley Highway Five minutes after Julie Walker adied from4 tod years to Mstonsak's ence wo Pry- nak's term, the men were en route Pittsburgh in the custody of Sheriff Harry V. Keeler, 0 become inmates at the Western State Peni- tent on 5 ~ BE BIS ant 2 to 5 years 8 { ary David Clark, 33. caught bv a of local men at Oocleville last Mon- {day night after he Had been at lib- erty for 3 days, is reported 10 have told Sheriff Keeler that he “didnt escape but just walked away.” and indicated that he will stand trial He was gervifig a 2 10 6 year term for breaking ahd entering in ER County when he escaped from Rock- view ted “a A tit py TO GIVE AWAY 1000 BOTTLES OF MILK AT One thousand bottles of milk will be given away by B. Goldman. manager of the A. C. Turner store, [South Allegheny street, Bellefonite, | on Saturday. June 24. as that {store's contribution to the obser | yanite of National Milk Month. In anuouncing the plan yesterday, | Mr. Goldman declared that anyane [visifing the store may obtafn a free {Botfle of milk which will be pur the Markle Dairy, | Pleasant Gap. There are no strings {to the offer, with the exception that Fou must drink the milk in the store, In the United States there are fome two and a hall million fagdl- es, representing about ten million | meni, WOMEN, and chiltiren, who are engaged in dairy farming. In pre- | paring and distributing milk there are other millions of hired hands, | creamery employes, transportation’ TURNER'S STORE employes, hotile makers and others -all dependent on milk for their livelihood, 2nd who will be aided by the “Drink More MAk Drive” {which is the slogan of National Milk Month. | June was chosen as the month {for the drive Decatise in June more milk is produced than at any othe time of the your. No way has . found to regulate the supply so that it remhaing coRstatst year round "In Jume prices go down and farm- ers sod all the millions of others {who depend! on milk for their bread [and Butter, suffer i | So the distribution of the 1.000 ibotiles of milk at the Turner iBdtugday, 1S ote part of a wide plan to keep up the demand for milk and iff doing” 88. 16" kee | dniry aa dairy workers who earn their living {all oth a through milk, well supblied work
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