The Centre Demorrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNA, —— WALKER BROTHERS AC DBRR.........o0cauiivaiasinvirsssns ‘vee PAUL M. DUBBS CECIL A. WALKER Lm Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning. Associate Editor | Entered In the postoffice at Bellefonte, Pa, as seeond- class matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year if pald In advance $2.00 per year if not paid in advance «= = Te ——— ~ - 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 re- quest. 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. Ad- vertising copy received after Tuesday morning must run its chances. All reading notices marked (*) are advertisements. 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VICTOR BRUNGART, Rebersburg For Coroner CHARLES SHECKLER, Milesburg EDITORIAL Life for a neutral in Europe is just one fear alter another | You can say one thing for Russia, when the Bear started walking through the Baltic he covered ground fast Another thing about the United States—you can g0 to any church you select, or you can stay away from them all. Schools may come and schools may go but edu- cation will move on forever. That goes for Beile- fonte's apparent muddle, and the more forcibly we realize it the better 1f the arms embargo is lifted by Congress, offi. cials expect protests from the German government, the argument being made that it is unneutral in that the change occurted after the outbreak of war. In 1915, however, during the World War, Germany complained of the supplies being sold to Great Brit- ain and France, and asked that an embargo be placed on such exports, Thus, in the former war, the sug- gestion from Germany that the change in our neu- tral position came eight months after war begun, From the time of its creation our country has been a land of freedom; a haven for the oppressed; a big brother to mankind in distress. Witness this: There came into Columbia county court last week three men of foreign birth. They pleaded no defense in mining coal on land which they admitted did not belong to them. One even had a steam shovel on the job. Two of these men have been in America for twenty years; the third has been here since 1913. Not one is an American citizen. One has his second pa- pers; another has, as he put it, “just a number” and not his first papers, and the third has not even applied for naturalization Just for what it might be worth, and to curry a little favor among our women readers, we quote a prominent New York photographer that men are much vainer then women when they are being pho- tographed. “People say women are vain,” siys our authority, “but don’t you believe it. 1 never saw any- thing as vain as a man in a studio.” Naturally there will be many men in Bellefonte to intimate that the worthy artist is talking through his hat, or some other article of wearing apparel, We are not inclined to argue very strongly in favor of the conclusion he announces but, just the same, we have seen men who gave both eyes to thelr personal appearance, as if they had something there —— Republican State Chairman Torrence suddenly has become vocal, in a Series of political addresses in the western part of the State, and is taking cred- it for the James administration having put the State in that position. As we recall it, the Pinchot admin- istration left the State with a large debt and finances in a terrible shape, The Earle administration took hold under this great financial handicap, and by the enactment of revenue legislation pulled the State out of the hole and left it without any debt, although probably not without any commitments. The refer- ences to a “debt of $50,000,000” left by the Earle ad- ministration are altogether fantastic. Chairman Tor- rence 1s entitled to claim credit for anytling the James administration has been able to save for the taxpayers, and we hope he will have grounds for claiming much along the line, At the same time he should not try to blame the Earle administration for its financial record, for it is one of the outstand- ing accomplishments of the administration that it put the State on its feet financially and left it in good shape, after having received it in poor shape, carsales i Sn i. nt Ba Alien Columbus Day came and went last Thursday and one hardly knew that it was a holiday except for the closing of the banks. A conspicuous ab- sence of flags on display showed with what Indif- ference an important day in American history is viewed. Columbus Day deserves a more appro- priate observance than this, Young girls or old whose weakness is to beg or accept rides from strange motorists, especially at night, are courting danger, and have only them- selves to blame If they encounter improper conduct from the men in the car. Though it is difficult, one is bound to be sympathetic with the vietims of such foolishness. While there are many decent men driv. ing automobiles at night, young girls cannot afford if they value their safety, to take chances. Very often the girls are forced to choose between death and dishonor With the immense apple crop thrown on the market this year, and the many apples left in the orchards to go to waste, one wonders why more activity is not shown by the Federal Surplus Com- modities Corporation In buying up a large portion of it for distribution to needy families. In some counties this worthy project is being successfully carried out, but Centre county seems to have been overlooked Quoting from a news story In another news- paper: “Death highway--rendered impotent by for- mer Governor Earle's drive to make the State's highway safe--is staging a comeback; a comeback that resulted In two deaths and injury to seven others in the past two days.” We think the writer has something there. “Rendered impotent” because the former State administration wrote into the books a 50-mlile speed law and enforced it. “Stag- ing a comeback” because a new State administra- tion has let down the bars. The 50-mile limit either should be enforced or Harrisburg should have the courage to take it off the books “Republican leaders,” says News Week “aware that their party is split on foreign policy, have been counseling members in Washington to stand back and await developments Thus House Republican Leider Martin has advised Republicans to say as little as possible and not commit themselves on the neutrality issue till after the Senate acts. The same sort of pressure was put on Alf Landon. He came to F. D. R's conference with a prepared statement en- dorsing embargo repeal and supporting the cish- and-carry idea. Then Martin and Vandenberg cor- nered him, said he could not lay them down lke that, and urged him to hedge. The result was his extremely guarded and non-committ sl ‘statement’ According to news releases, orders for a gen- eral State housecleaning have gone out from the top—Governor James. Whatever follows it is cer- tain that anyone who held a State job during the Earle administration— whether Democrat or Repub- lican—will feel the axe of a patronage “purge soon. The Governor obtained from his cabinet a list of all employes who served during the Earle reg- ime, commonly known as “holdovers” All are to go. The holdover list also Includes Republicans who kept their jobs when the Democrats held Sway These Republicans had been reasonably sure they would be retained when their party took control last January. Their necks also are due for the politi- cal axe, for in the words of one State official. “the Republican who acted like a Democrat to keep his job” will go just as quickly as the “Democrat who was loyal to his own party.” State Highway Secretary Hughes declares his in- tention of having white instead of yellow lines paint. ed on the highways to guide motorists in a fog. That is not only a safety measure but a comforting sight 10 a driver whose helplessness in a mist is second only to that in a skid There are {ow driving exper- lences more exhausting than to fiddle one’s way in a fog. The risks are scarcely worse than the mental de- Stair In Uying to keep an the road and the sense of insecurity which always comes with a loss of di- rection. Apparently there are but two ways to baffle the fog. One is strong illumination which someday will sparkle over main highways from end to end The other is the white or yellow line dividing traf- fic lanes, broken lines on the straightaways solid ines on hills and curves or near intersections. Such ines will be tremendously helpful Actually they are ribbons of color, but to the fog-distracted motorist ‘hey will be as sturdily helpful as steel cable The people of the United States, as we have sald before, are record-conscious. No matter what it may be, if an individual can set a record. he is sure to receive acclaim, This being true. we might as well take some notice of the fact that Miss Jen- nie C. Powers, of Germantown, has aitended church services at the Westside Presbyterian church every Sunday moming for the past sixty-four years and four months. The lady began her attendance when one year old and when the church closed during he influenza epidemic of 1818 she went there eve ery Sunday morning and worshipped alone. We doubt if anybody in Centre county can equal the record set by this lady but we wonder who cén come the nearest to it. The editor will be glad to re- ceive information about individuals in this county who have gone to church every Sunday for as much 15 ten years. Maybe we will discover the ¢hurche going champion of the county. CAR SHORTAGE FOLLOWS In the present railroad situation of increased freight business and shortage of cars the Philadel- phia Record calls attention to how right President Roosevelt was when in his lending-spending program proposed last summer he called for $500.000000 of government credit for fiew railroad equipment This proposal, the Record says, “was indignantly hurled into the Congressional waste basket by a bi-partisan coalition determined to end “Rooseveltian ‘experi. mentation’ and ‘extravagance.’ “Now it is October and the railroads are hastily calling conferences to discuss wars and means of se- curing enough freight cars to carry on their busi- ness . The President did not ask for new rallway equipment on the basis of a dream or a divination. He knew there was a shortage. 80 did the industry, which had reported last December that it needed above $800.000.000 of new equipment. In railway cir- cles the shortage of freight cars was put at 200.000 at the very moment that the President's plan was be. ing discarded. But only 45000 new cars are being provided this year" “The bi-partisan coalition is welcome to what ever comfort it can draw from the picture” econ cludes the Record. FORCE ALONE INSURES PEACE More than a hundred “leading historians, econ- omists, politicians and sociologists” of the nation, queried by a committee of psychologists, agree that the best factors for keeping this country at peace included international education, freedom from economic nationalism and the “breakdown of child. ish patriotism.” We take leave to doubt the conclusion of the eminent gentlemen. The factor that will keep this nation at peace is outside the United States, It is the belief on the part of possible aggressors that it will not pay them to attack the United States. | B strong enough to give blows for every one directed at Frankly, we think the world ter if the nations of the world the orderly processes of civilization 55% 3 g 3 i | FH THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. ME ——— — ——— . October 19, 1939, ——— § Seemann sn E——— WE ————— THE OrricE CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, | Louisd’s Letter Is Relished by the Wisest Men” Here's a Tummy Tale A fellow who became “Off in the head,” firmly believed that all his trouble was due to & cat In his tymmy. The feline, he told doctors | srampered around inside and caused no end of agony and discomfort Came the day when he really became il, & bad appendix. While op- | erating, the surgeon had a brilliany jdea. Now was the time to end this cat business for once and all He sent out for a black tom cat and when the patient of the ether, the surgeon proudly held up the wide-eyed tom and said “Your troubles are all over now. Look what we took out of you." The nut hugged his tummy and moaned, “Idols, you got the wrong leat. The one that's been bothering me is a white one’ The End Youth (at stage door)—"Is the Hula dancer In her dressing room? Watchman—"8Son, she’s ‘round at the rear Youth I know that, but answer my question” struggled out Our Idea, Anyway A reader wants to know why a gir] raises one foot when she's kissed We always thought it was for purpose of Kicking the guy if he backed out the In This Year of Our Lord All the European nations are working for peace, Great gun Hard on the Mouse “That fan dancer wa in ran across the floor she faint?” but the mouse did Jack her roo when a mouse Joe Did Jack No undressing Believe It or Not Hore 1 haven't been able Lu in month Chronic Comp .ainer weeks and 1 haven't been you advise? rritated publicity CO erp a wink Physician I'd dvise you Ww call Ripley Pop's Okay Willie I awhile ago, 1 caught kitchen Johnnie much Willie got a dollar the maid pe “Cosh affor money? “Sure, my could the guy she was petiing that old man makes lots of money? No Wonder it Gels Strong folks know why t y yel.ow when it # Any of Berea use you Lier runs 1 Is a fellow w rike 2 woman with How About Technicolor? Newmaps nto phone)—"Yes, t Doctor Plastic Surgery I understand my » be glven a 4 want to know about it time the feature goes on Short Short-Stories A fool afloat, rocked the boat Gas ain't right, lit a light Stepped on gas, tried tO pass—requiem mass Thin ice, scorned advice—then paradise Tried with main beat a train--he felt no pain Marked Down For Cash Father—"Whit. You're going to marry that insignificant little Jack Richman. Why, you used to say you'd never marry a man Jess than six feet tall” Daughter—"0Oh, I know, dad But decided 10 take 30 per cent off for cash wooden coat good night wo ————— heard of a Scotchman wile bought thought It lived on alr We cRise Just in Alreda’e for pet he. he Lots of "Em, Lady: Officer, stop that man, He trded to kiss me” That's all right, Mizs Therell be another one Girl~ Cop minute along In a Caught With the Goods It was during Prohibition. The rallroad station was a gay going-away throng Over a tone side of the walling room, stood a quiet litle man, fidgeting about and attempting to hide himself from the crowd A federal agent noticed that the stranger had something in his coat pocket from which drops were failing in slow trickies. The agent with gleam In his eye, collared the gent put a finger out the drops caught one and tasted it. Then he spoke to the man Scotch?” “Nope,” replied the stranger, “Alredale pup under Cute Kid, Eh? A certain North Ward society matron arrived home late one night and discovered that her little son had been very naughty § “I'm sorry, darling.” she said to him “but you have been s bad boy { and mother must punish you. Go out in the yard and find me a switch The kid disappeared and returned laler begrimed and weary, Hand. | ing his mother a large object, he said, “Mom, I couldn't find that switch, but here's a brick you can throw at me That's all, folks. Nowadays the good girl gets the raspberries the | | bad girl gets the dates wee "BOAT" EY SR RI hn — WOODWARD { ‘The chicken supper held by the | Evangelical Ladies in the P. O. 8. jn own. | of A banquet han on Saturday | fr and Mrs, William Tarbel and [evening was well atlended and oon of Jeanette, Pa., were guests of | everybody had a good time. Mr and Mrs R. E Musser on Sat- | | On last Wednesday evening Mr, urday evening. While there they | {and Mrs. Harold Ard turned on the | enjoyed the Ladies’ Ald chicken i eleotric current in their new bunga- | supper before returning to State {low. They certainly have a nifty | College for the night. They had | handy residence. i not geen each other for over 35 I te" sR a a | Bunday School lesson Ray Orndorf and son Paul of Philadelphia, were weekend visitors and | On Sunday morning the mercury years and certainly enjoyed each {dropped to a new level this fall | ethers fellowship, | It registered twenty-six above zero. Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Musser and We were glad to see James (Jim) | family of Mifflinburg. were guests Wert of Aaronsburg, in town last | with the Ladies’ Aid and relished ' | Thursday. While here he visited | their chicken supper. They also | at the home of Mrs. Annie Kessler, | spent a little while with Mr. Mus- | with whom he had been making his | ser’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. RE. { home up till he took sick. He is Musser, before returning home | able to get around fairly well again | Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ketner ac- for a man of eighty-five, | com by Mrs. Hummel 6f | Rally Day services held in the Poltsville, were Sunday guests at | Evangelical church on Sunday were | the Carrie Pultz home. They were well attended. The pastor, Rev. H, | accompanied home by Mrs. Pultz A. Houseal delivered a very inspir- | for a two week's visit with her ing message after the study of the | brother, Robert. DRIVE OUT RHEUMATIC AGONY No Matter How Severe, Thi: Seientifie Remedy Brings Relief nin P.D., Coatesville, Pa. RA ARR Be Sens J. M. Keichline Insurance Agency One ARN wots Agnes In Centre County Dear Louise: I am has been make ing a living for a number of years In other words, 1 am not young but neither am 1 old I have a very good friend, a man about my own age. and we enjcglFgoing places Lo- gether but we Ww Not In love. A a matter of fact 1 make muen money as he does we go to expensive hotels to Qance Or DUY e€XDeENnsive tickets, 1 usually the r Now thi I am writing 0 You about A couple Know who live in a city about ndred miles from here them & giri wh nA and when dine and is Wiha we both one nu isked u visit for a weekend, My mother thinks 1 not go, a no one but the boy and 1 are in- vited. 8 see us gett may Mary Nellhe should ne sa ing on t} and avout Of me paving n Williamsport Hotel Closes The Park Hols erated | 1 continu iv sh bulil in 1864 by Peter Het ally closed its doors and discantin- ued busine: n Sunday. Alterations now are underwa buliding for use as the Laurg V Stuart Memorial Home for Aged Person: mamsport y remodel Lhe Coal Truck John B ter { Cool iffered a sot Leaves Road MOTHINE whe between Damage Query and Answer Column o> traveling its des PROBLEM--A plane leaves Los Angeles, Calif, at noon 300 miles per hour over a charted course, with New York City tination: another plane leaves New York City for Los Angeles, Calif, at the same time, traveling over the same course qt the same rate of speed The difference In time is three hours between the two cities Assuming the distance is 3.000 miles Now, then the came time? If not, which will arrive first rwhere In thi department.) will Janes arrive at TW Answer €i al Wn? When min - J. L~Can Ans Coal | it burns, the carbon ities are left behind as you answer me in your valuable the chemi the OXyEer an impure form of combines with the ash 0. G~What rare metal is ay much ess { Wo corrosion of the pen ium. Of co Oin LTS Lie D~Can you answer what wi y man? The first metal to be used by man form in the bed Lreams { Gd not Nave far as is known was gold more than Eix 10 be racted from ore mey Was copper ther oy ered R.~How does When ti} P. H—~How man Ans The number ars in the enough to be seen hy VOrage eve of & oli esdtimaled 10 be between Bix and sevent thousand mber lies below the of st bright been one-half of this fotos PAGES celestial sphere mooniess night Jae As the He v ~ v v . Dorion haze NCar e 4 ai Dumber FIRST AGAIN in modern features . . . first again in beauty and luxury... first again in performance with economy... first again in driving ease, riding ease and safety . . . first again in high quality at low cost among all cars in its price range! NEW ROYAL CLIPPER STYLING NEW AVIRA [e] BODIES BY FISHER Cle ed dn INSIDE AND OUTSIDE NEW SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHTS WITH SEPARATE PARKING LIGHTS THE RIDE ROYAL PHONE RG A 315 EE ————— ——— "WE DO CARE" . 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