Page Four THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. July 13, 1939, Brooks In Race For Register ———————. Bellefonte Resident Seeks Re- | publican Nomination to Office Raymond N. Brooks of Bellefonte, | was the first to announce his can- did.icy for the Republican nomina- tion for Register of Wills and per- sons interested In his candidacy have issued the following ment: “Raymond Brooks was born 38 years ago in the vicinity of Leldy Pa. the son of Orlin and Rachael Heaton Brooks. Orlin Brooks was a blacksmith by tride who passed to his reward a few years ago, and Rachael, his mother, died when Raymond was yet a small boy. Both parents came from early settler and a long of Re} ple line ublican peo- “Young Raymond was the fourth child of a family of eight and spent his boyhood on a farm in the vicinity of Pleasant Gap He at- tended grade school during the win- ter months when he was not ed on the farm. After the ge his mother he wus left himself as were a brothers. He soon was very poorly fitted starting from just what has made of His life is rich with experience comes to boys and girls who to rise against adversities hardships. and as a result made most self his struggle with lack of equal opportunity saw that preparation was the to success, and an effort was nec- essary if life was to be worth while “At this time was about 18 vears old, and was laboring on the P. R R. tracks. He quit this job Ww number realized for scratch he he life ile key ne ne and took up a part time job as jan- | . oop fF Masomic fraternity jtor of Milesburg borough schools, entered Milesburg High school on probation. and was graduated in 1920, He then continued his aca- demic work by gol to Bellefonte High school where he was gradu- ated in 1922 While he was in Belle- fonte he worked part time for the State Centre Electric, then under the man:gement of " Barl Musser whose suprort and influence meant so much to him “Prom Bellefonte he was trans- ferred to the State College office af the same company. Having made grrangements for time em- ployment he entered Penn Stale in the vear 1922 After completing his basic 2 vears, he suffered a physical collapse and was compelled to drop out at the end of the second Year with the thought of re-entering a year later to complete degree “In 1925 he was married to Irene Grover. a teacher in the public ¢chools, and they have 4 children ranging In age from 5 to 12 years In 1927 he returned to the employ of the power company as general utility man It was in the same vear that he purchased the lot on which he bu it a bun galow, and lat. ng part 8, vin 1S ONLY 48¢ BOYS’ SNEAKERS Genuine Keds Quality, 9490494 BELLEFONTE #96600 {18 | that { the state- er the home in which he now lives. In 1931 he became interested in the milk business which he with considerable success, It was in this same year he made his first venture in politics as a candidate for the office of Register of Wills | He very easily gained the nomina- | tion over his Republican opponents {but Mt being an off year he was de- | {feated In the general election, us | was the entire Republican ticket, In {1935 he again returned to the po- litical field as a candidate for the {office of County Treasurer, and was elected by a majority of 2685 votes | Illness marred his first year in of- | fice, having undergone 3 operations, | him | The | which practically disabled { throughout the entire year {duties of the office were carried on {by deputy Max Alters and Mrs Brooks “It can that he be sald of Brooks was a very courteous and efficient treasurer, and that he is one of the few elected to that of- { fice who supervise Mr its affairs. The increased | attention is required because of the | | vast | coming | and tax liens, townships the office protect the Treasurer in such 10 RO that are accumulation of in from all the boroughs, and that very inidequate to funds charged to the circumstances are persons are permitted and about the vault responsible for what The above circumstances financial risk and of the Treasurer amount of reserve due | coverage in the event of an adver sity. It was during his term that the old salary Act of 1868 was en- forced for the first time which limited the County Treasurer $2000 yearly and made no provi- jon for clerics] assistance. In 1837 the control of the fishing and hunt- ing licenses was removed from the County Treasurer. These two acts reduced the County Treasurer's sal- ary about $2008 per year. Thus we see why Mi 3rooks was on the fob SUIT led himself with the him in order that avenue of could Mr. Brooks prote actions ar in order into not multiplied him, for to una cible loss blocked these every to he ted that office him in with these been Iinstru- ir § the Legislature the Act 1868, and has Centre Cot Treasurer on with 1 seventh <i al peal placed unty nes maintainiz 4 himself only nd not empl y al nm ty munity taxable . ¢ m « nermanent tax retu Mr sorter of Brooks Is a the Bellef a member of the 1 the Grange, the the Williame- loyal Repub- has never man of successful yubilic very nts odist church gan Fire Company the P. O. 8 of A. port Consistory, and a ican whose regularity been questioned He is a high moral calibre a business man, a qualified the office oval vant and spect to fill which aspires “As a candidate will appreciate voters of Centre © a—-—— Asks $20,000 In Damages (Continued from Page 1} the leg and which has resulted in permanent injury The statement sets forth that Meek has a perman- ent limp and is forced to use crutches; thit fractures and cuts of the hands and arms make it im- possible for him to use a pen and pencil properly; that his injuries prevent him from performing his duties as a banker. More specifically, Mr. Meek claims that 50 far his expenses for treatment have been $1,12120, and th:t he lost $250 through the de- struction of his car. He claims the accident was caused through Mil- ler's operating his car at high and excessive speed under the circum- stances. through Miller's driving on the left side of the road and failure to have his car under con- trol operated | | In left business to personally | that | might happen. | obligation | and decreased the OPEN FORUM ON What's Wrong With Bellefonte RECITES LONG LIST OF GRIEVANCES The editors of The Centre Demo- erat have heard a great many coms- ments about the article appearing lust week's issue in which “A Worried Bellefonter” asks “What's Wrong With Bellefonte? At leist a dozen persons define. itely Indicated that they were going to submit replies. To date one an- swer has been received We feel that people have strong opinions in the matter. We feel that many persons have definite ideas to “What's Wrong With Bellefonte’ We further believe the only reason we haven't been de'uged with re- plies is because of the stipul tion we made last week that answers must be matter of good faith The as all signed as a ntributors will under any clreums- any person may expre h fecl- ition names of «¢ not be divulged stances, so that feel at lberty W nes without resery Let's have your ideas Address vour communications to The Edi- tor, The Centre Democrat Here's how one man week's questions Bellefonte, Pa, of the answers last July 7, 1938 Centre Democral I will ry Wo swers to “what's fonte.” he broad answer do not have enough motiey 10 spend It Bellefonters had encugh money { other compiaintis utomatically be satished t, Bellefonte different from other » Government promaacu De gelling useful an Belle- give some wrong wilh that is people is not town not HOS ~ more revel has ic money ngs seem WO ted [4 are not and nol much sald about some of them mention a lew Over a period of years been a terrific demand for tion that will give special pi to large groups of pecpie makers have gained heir through promising such The busi of government been run by men who are good poli- ) ompetent up ver y pleas- to face there NAS legisia- iViiege Law- offices vileges has "nr pri Ness rest SOS who are reason. It hag De- deny that there bs n ago, ah who ‘would ot pay to obey Him the so-called "det Him and fret no Ae Ve denying morally degenerating trash If or has rabb.ng leaving to pay. The a and Pederal legislators speak than words Bellefcnte God he for not rot believe whatever he can get SOMBONe elie State louder does reason every hing bill for ons of our Ww no an hg os number has a churches When tight things became the needy? Big churches were onecerned over splits, amalgama- tons, and questions of doctrine that [L was necessary Ww ity to the Government one proper business As a result, both the churches have Jost Alcng with other towns, Belle- fonte has been hurt by the Gov. ronment attitude toward business and labor When it was hard to ean profits business needed all ment It be gl “1 9 Charity is of churches town and the Encourage - What did the could ven ‘ time before rike with tle "out. It will be a long forget the Titan pickets and thelr IH Le And folks having a clean, neat plant the Titan Works, at Belle! Labor unions made er [Or employe SNOW a Also, they have it mucl r for the lower and old men sO HY ple the appreciate Such as onte t hard- profit Loe priced enabie WOurK of good less get Joos best men Ww Sates while valuable men work. That |} the leaders are ri The employers are not “able to pay un Wages union get men Labor man ocial we th resiern laws can Q money Perhi Erao 5 prevent an) agai} nsend pian job th FINDS TOWN LACKING IN BYSTEM definite- Bel there is with opinion hing wrong “In my ly somet {onte “First of Topsy, "It jest grew system or order Lo growth. No one knows where the place going or why In other words there is no community goa: no chartered not even a destination In Secondly: Bellefonte sorely miss- ment who in the past have taken upon themseives the task : going to bat for Bellefonte There are a few men who make “passes” in that direction, but none of them seems be able to anything accomplished No one has ever stepped Into late Bob Hunters shoes in this respect “As to the questions asked by “A Worried Bellefonter,” 1 shall al- tempt to answer them briefly as 1 see the maller “Bellefonte is not is not prosperous in the was fifty years ago when it trading center of the county It is in a period of stagnation It is standing still—even going back- ward. If you don’t believe this look at the loss of the air mail field, the State Highway Department district offices, the State Highway Patrol hesdquarters and the Eagle silk mill. Look at the new roads which are being built AROUND the town like no own There bs the tWwwn's all the 1s Course 1 mina es the opt wo get the prosperous. It sense it was the | to strangle tourist trade a Ol BE A ee a CLEARANCE SALE! SALE BEGINS 9a. m. Friday July 14th For Ten Continuous Days of Selling FAMOUS FAR AND WIDE FOR ITS LOW PRICES EVERY ONE OF THE TEN DAYS OF THE SALE WILL BE FULL OF Bargains for the Whole Family ! Store Closed ALL DAY Thursday, July 13th To Prepare For This Sale! This great clearance is an old tradition with us. Our annual July Sale is as regu- lar as the passing of time. and thrifty shoppers look forward to it with anxiety and delight because of the rare savings. Our shelves and counters and racks must be cleared to provide space for next sea- son's goods. No holding back of any merchandise—it all goes at a fraction of its actual worth! Store Open Every Evening During the 10 Days of the Sale, Dept. NIEMAN’S Millheim, Pa. “WHERE YOUR POLLARS ¢ 60 FARTHEST" Store Store Open Every Evening During the 10 Days of the Sale. je- Are the cit My matter is that have much other communities feel that the dividual's liver in determining whet w wuontented and a ry most debatable question "Do we have good ment? The answer definitely and without cal government idea for a been governed been done in ideas are neither received ‘Do we have a tem? I think we of a superb fonte citizens zens happ onal view Bellefonte thankful f have not tented? per to be rv at ’ £8) hasn't century, TO birgely « the 5% past welcome nor good school have the makings system. Bell should realize last February's disastrous fire this town has school executive outstanding ability. Any school tem which can virtually rebuild self from scratch with a only two weeks time has officials who not only know their business but who can be dependsd ux any emergency. I'm for giving K. Stock and his aides a promin ent voice in all matters pertaining to the proposed new school bul ing. They have proved their ity “As 0 the Centre County Hos ‘tal's financial condition, 1 know lit. tie or nothing. It is to be everiast. ingly hoped, however, that this va . uable institution is never forced to close its doors or curtail the splen- did service it is giving to the cow ty “How long will the Community Welfare Fund last? Your gues: ‘as good as mine. It is losing gro every year. But the idea I'm “wears out” in every community, there's nothing to be alarmed about in the apparent lack of interest | Bellefonte’s fund “1 don’t know anything about inner workings of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club or the Rotary Club, but 1 beieve three organizations, working In harmony, could do a great deal of good for the community, I mein real dollars and cents good-—-not i lip service { "Sports are not supported as they should be. But there seems fo bx the same trouble In many places (even in large cities such as Phila. {delphia. Sports are something that | either appeals or don't appeal If they don't appeal to the Individua) {there isn't much you can do about {it except to try to educate him to ibe “sports conscious.” “Why arent we getling any new roads? Principally because the up. town and downtown factions cant decide where such roads should en. ter town. And they're really serio about it, it seems. As a result of {this long fued Bellefonte is bein, set well to one side of the arteriss of travel, so its two iactions -ap battle out their differencsg withon interrupting the easy flow of traf. R ate) school Wr id= bil hd 1] i= the these “Can we feel proud of our ¥Y. M C. A. building? From the exterior From the interior, no, no, a | {libusand times no! The inside of | in how many of the churches | did the leaders hold conferences and | attempt Lo provide care or jobs for | 40 leave char | and Mrs Gran e Fair Garden C lub Winner The Centre hibit Hall Garden pictured above, was ning. displ:y at the held In con junction Grange Encampment County Falr at ( year. Bince thi the program has lar. the falr committee pounced an enlarged the Encampment vear from August ber 1, Inclusive done A Additional cla for spec rangement Club ex- the ‘arity ents: partic } 1 on ded DALE REUNION HELD HOUSERVILLE AT JULY descendar Dale. of Maxi ne Naug! and Mrs W ily, Mifflinburg: Mr. and Mrs. Jer. ome Dale and family. Renovo. Mr Jared Dale, Lock Haven and Mrs J. A. Dale, Lemont and Mrs. J W fly. Altoona. Mis on Wy Ly EN RD son Joseph and Mrs Bellefonte § ana tate College and Mr RIALY Lee Gordon and Mrs. John Stover aughter Sam, Lemont; Mr. and Harry Phillips and son Dale umberiand, Fred and William Harrisburg, Donny and Bud- Weaver, Harrisburg Rev. and George Smith and family xdale Byron Smith, Middie- Mr. and Mrs Miles Walker Grove Mills. Mrs Kearney Spring Mills son Walker and family HOWARD HEALTH CLUB TO PRESENT SHOW TONIGHT Porty of Howards well known will be seen in various roles tonight when a comedy to be pre- sented by the Health Club of How | ard is staged In the Howard High schoo! auditorium. The performance will begin at 8 o'clock and admis- sion will 15 and 25 cents Some of the forty actors will be seen in female roles, since the cast is made up strictly of men. Pro- ceeds from the show are to go into the Health Club's fund for medical treatment for underprivileged child- ren. Every cent goes into the actual purchase of medical attention for expenses incident to conducting the club. and for trunsportation are wdividually bid club members ¥ men paid it Plant Work Progressing (Continued from page one) separate the solids from the liquids. The solid residue will be drained periodically from the bottom of the tank into the slugige beds The second stage of treatment | affects only the liquid residue from | the first stage. This liquid is! mped into a gigantic concrete ey filled with some 3000 tons of | limestone lumps. Here an organic process removes impurities and the | liquid is then pumped back od the creek in the form of clear water. The grounds at the disposal plant | are ncw being sodded and it . | possible to abtain some idea of the | finished plants Appearance. e000000 YEAGERS 90000004 ONLY $1.89 Girls’ Brown and White ADDLE OXFORDS : tow heel, rubber soles. i BELLEFONTE | structure, will O Dale and fam- : prime the Grange den Club whose members the highest total number Persons competing for nl time of and the CGar- compile points individ- RWArds should state at { Of the book n consult — Te “ore ry 173-R~2 Dy PRESBYTERIAN WEEK AT CENTRAL OAK HEIGHTS The committees have 3 helpful and inspirational programs for the differe age groups to convene oh the “Hil Top” this sum mey repared HOY REUNION ' ’e June 4 a reunion Harry Hos held Willard Belle. was LE 2 fan samy good shmailow tion of features of were made to annual Lhe nut and mar roast Mrs the have scrambie, under the abl Willard Hoy, were afternoon. Plans the event an and photos were taken of present, as follows Mr. and Mrs. Mervin children, Grace, Dorothy, Earl, An- na Kathryn, Ray, Glenn and Mary Elizabeth fr. and Mrs. Joseph Neff and children, Joseph, Jt George, John, James and Anna Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hoy and children, Nevin, Homer, Ruth and Irvin, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry 1 Hoy who are this year celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary Gare affair group Hoy and YEAGERS #oeeeee or 89c¢ BOYS WHITE OXFORDS Sizes up to 13%; $4004 BELLEFONTE PA 66864 What's Smart In Social Stationery? YOU'LL FIND THE ANSWERS IN THE NEW Rytex Sample Book o Printed Stationery just received. Come in and jet us letter-writing. All priced at only $1.00 a box. JACK WILKINSON bur E. | Daughenbaugh Clan Hold First Reunion The first reunion enbaugh familly was held at Flat Rock on Bunday, with the follow- ing present Mrs Aaron Violet and son and Mrs. W. J Albert Smith baugh, Dorothy Meadville; A. J Mrs. John Point, Ore Mr Daughenbaugh, Orbisonia; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bennett Mr. and Mrs Richard Gunsallus and son, Run- ville; Mrs. Malinda Confer, Orvis- ton, Mrs. Walter Pepperday four children Philipsburg Frank Frantz and daughter and Mrs John Daughenbaugt two children Mills: Fri Mr da of the Dsugh- Donley daughter Earl, of Julian, Mr Daughenbaugh Mrs William Daughen- Jane Bmith of Watson Philips /ilimer Myrtle Mrs. Harry ai and ana Mrs Osceola of Ohl Rot Daughenbaug! Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. George W. Aucker, Jackie Ww Holloba : A MIs a Da ugh >" Mat WASH YOURSELF WITH ENOW ON HOT DAYS Sun reaches SKY ssible, according 3ureau of Rock- one’s perspir- ropical fierce the summer in Finland Lo the Wie po wid Travel efeller Center, to cool washin ele - Dy 1} es! x3 Lie i 1iffs and boulger-sirewn I — under rocks, snow can sometimes be found late during the summer season Walker Reunion, July 22 The 14th annual reunion of the Walker family will be held on Bat- urday, July 22, at the home of Mr and Mrs. Clarence LL. Walker, at sarree. H. N. Walker Is secretary of the family group MARKET QUOTATIONS Wheat Outs Buckwheat Rye Arey Corn an £5 Brovisions, groceries, ele, as oor- rected weekly by Herr & Heverly. Fes dozen 20 Lard pound ve per per Public Sales G. EARLE HOFFER Insurance Service Crider's Ex. Bldg. Phone 4055 BELLEFONTE, PA YEAGERS Only $1.00 MISSES" WHITE KID DRESS SANDALS (were $1.85) 4944 HFELIFEPFONTE. PA 99649 . v SWIM At Hecla Park OUTDOOR POOL Life Guard on Duty Pure Chlorinated Water 10¢ to all want CWE WES QUALITY You Can't Go Wrong on Quality, PURE FOOD COUNTS ! Service or Savings When You Shop at Your Neighborhood Weis Pure Food Store ! FANCY FRESH PRUNES Wheat or Rice Cereal . Beverly Tissue Grapefruit Juice. Weis Pork & Beans Big No. 2" Cans 25¢ .pkg. 5¢ .3 rolls 10¢ .46-0z. can 17¢ .3 1-1b cans 13¢ Date and Nut Bread, C. & B.. . 2 cans 25¢ WEIS QUALITY PEACHES 2 Weis Evaporated Milk . Old Dutch Cleanser. Stuffed Olives Boir-ar-dee Sauce. Heinz Beans. Big No. 2" Cans 25¢ .10 tall cans 59¢ .2 cans 15¢ .8-0z. bottle 25¢ . can 10¢ . 2 big cans 25¢ TABLE SALI BANNER LYE. Solid Slicing Tomatoes > 10c¢ CUCUMBERS 3 for 10e PEACHES 3 Ibs 25¢ QUALITY 12 1b Pkgs. 10¢ .2 cans 25¢ Solid Heads Cabbage 3 Ibs 10¢ BANANAS... .... 4 Ibs 1% CANTALOUPES ea. 10 MEATS! BH va HAMBURG Shoulder Veal Chops. Wafer Sliced Dried Beef . PORK LIVER - Ib 19¢ Ab 19¢ .Valb 4c - Ib 13c¢ a ee TE Wale Hev
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