. ‘Whe Centre Peworrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNA, Maa A C.DERRR....ccoi iii viiiciniineenn, «+000 Editor PAUL M. DUBBS.............. TI— il. | Bei: All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise @irected. CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK — oe EDITORIAL. TIONAL Nai SSOCIATION oe SHembirn. DEMOCRATIC TICKET For President ol ihe. United States FRANKLIN, D. ROOSEVELT For Vice President HENRY W. WALLACE For United States Senator JOSEPH F. GUFFEY For State Treasurer G. HAROLD WAGNER For Auditor General P. CLAIR ROSS For Representative in Congress WILLIAM M. AUKERMAN For Representative in General Assembly JOHN W. DECKER EDITORIAL Ee ee —— “ When fire breaks cut in a community it concerns everybody. The same observ:bon applies to the en- tire world ————— Japan has moved rather slowly in the Far East but the signs indicate that the empire will move, ? "The training of soldiers includes the hardening of thir bodies, which takes time but can be accom- plished without guns or other munitions of war. So far as we are concerned we would rather trust the vote of thé people in the coming election rather than the decisions of any select group of su- perior individuals. Two-thirds of the daily newspapers support the candidacy of Wendell L. Willkie, according to a sur- vey made by Editor and Publisher, a newspaper magazine. Interesting also are the figures for 1936, when 356 newspapers were for Roosevelt and 523 for Landon: and 1032, when 309 were for Roosevelt and 537 for Hoover. The prolonged debate in the Senate, just ended, over the selective service bill has not strengthened the * In: this country or abroad, that a demo- cratic legislature can act with dispatch in an emer. gericy.. A cy permits freedom of expression and debate but the privilege extended to individ usls should not be permitted to tie up legislation piitaining to national defense. Despite the freedom a democracy grants to individuals it should in- ist upen the right of a majority to govern a na- . The proposed constitutional amendment now being advertised throughout the State will not ap- pear on the November ballots. Under the law, the amendments must be advertised in advance of the glection of the new Legislature, which must pass upon them before they can appear on the ballots, The Constitution provides that amendments must be presented to and passed by a majority of the members elected to each House at two regular ses- “sions. After a proposed amendment has been passed by the Senate and the House a second time, it is #gain published and placed on the ballots at the next general election. THE ——— "According to many rimors the Nazis have a number of bases in the Caribbean, but if they have all the bases that have been “reported” they must have several thousand. There are o in the United States who think that Hitler will attack the United States if he wins his war inst Giread Britain. There are other peo- ple who not believe this. Nobody knows who 1s right. Consequently, the only thing for the United States to do is to be prepared if attack is coming This means arming the nation, training soldiers and making every preparation for complete defense To do otherwise would be extremely foolish. —— A fair sample of the junk that is being publish- ed in this country from Berlin was the recent dis- patch, disclosing that the German navy is trying out a “new weapon," which will “surprise” the world This line of chatter has been coming from Germany ever since Hitler began his belligerent tactics. The latest yarn says that the device is being tested in a harbor visited by correspondents but the exact na- ture of the surprise is, of course, as you would sus- pect, “withheld,” With the schools of Centre county starting their new year it might not be amiss, without being critical, ‘to urge all teachsrs and school officials to think seriously of the opportunity that they have in training youth. Of course, we know that school workers are not overpaid and that their work is not often appreciated as much as it should be This, Lowever, is not the fault of the school children, many of whom come from homes that do not give them adequate training for anything. No person has a higher regard for teachers, as a class, than we have but it is human for individuals in a great sys- tem to acquire a machine-like slant to their work, considering it as just an unimportant part of our sogis] structure to be gone through with. This is not true. and teachers should carefully guard against this attitude toward their work with youngsters. The influence of a good teacher upon the life of a gYOwW- ing boy or girl can not be over-estimated Similar- ly, the depressing effect of a careless, or unthinking teacher is seldom realized by aduits. While no one can reasonably expect perfection from human teach- ers it is highly Important that teachers themselves take pride (n the nobility of their profession PEPPER IS HONORED Senator Claude Pepper, of Florida, was honored ir Washington the othet day when a §roub of pis cn, opposed tc Big strong preparedness stand, hung a hide clad rent iabelled “Claude Benes tL Arnolc Pepper.” The Florida Senator has been outstanding in his puvocacy uf promot gid 1» the Allies and of speedy rearmament on the grt of the United States, The (:male denonstrators consicer this a stratagem to zt us into the war Another stunt adopted by the good women who are opposing conscription, Is the draft “death watch,” a group of mothers, garbed In black crepe and heavily velled, who sit silently in the reception hall of the Senate, trying to get over the idea that passage of the conscription measure will mean the death knell of democracy. We do Hot ares with the ladies. In our opinion their black crepe is apt t6 be much more appro- priate if this democracy fails to arm itself and pre- pare adequate defense. The death of democracy In this country will not come as a result of a conscrip- tion bill but it may occur if we have not enough trained soldiers to defend ourselves BULLITT TELLS AMERICA The furore among the isolationists in the United States over the recent speech of Ambassador Wil- Ham O. Bullitt, springs from the simple fact that the former American representative in Paris knows what he is talking about when he warns the United States that it is in danger. Mr. Bullitt saw the German war machine at first hand. Nobody has to tell him about it. He calls it the most powerful in the history of the world He cays that this country Is in the same danger that France was just a Year ago. The absurd criticism, heard in the Senate, comes {rom those who Want the American people to continue to dream, like the small democracies in Europe. that neutrality is a perfect shield In this present-day world We dont doubt the patriotism of those who profess to believe that the United States is In no danger but we question their intelli. gent appraisal of the world situation Mr. Bullitt's address was a powerful document, deserving the attention of Americans BRITISH FLIERS SURPRISE WORLD 1t is impossible for anybody to tell how the aer- ia] warfare is coming along in Europe but it is evi- dent that the Ciermans, at least. are meeting with stern ‘opposition and that the British alr foroe has hot been obliterated. The performance of the British Air Force has been one of the outstanding surprises of the war Time and again, at critical pisces, they have fought the German aviators to a stancatu notably at Dun- kerque and along the British coast. “How long the British can stand the pounding that they are receiving is a question. Undoubtedly, they are taking heavy punishment as well as giv- or, if British manufacturi plants are not destroyed and the United States fra up tha sroduction and de- livery of bombers the British will make a war out of the struggle that will be enough to satisfy Mr time. go grey we believe they are, for the inter- ests, as well as the ideals of the United States, we it is wise for this country to withhold British. wizast course, as best } THE IMPORTANCE OF A VACA- rene con TION—CONCLUDED themselves kéyed up all i tentment. Cares are forgot- | ten as he intently watches the lines When you start out on your vaca- in expectancy of ifs beginning to tion, leave the worries behind you | dance up and down, cutting up queer If your car contains a radio, select didoes, To those who like it, the better class of music, something | form of recreation is very sa that sooths tired nerves. No won-| ing. The true disciples of Isaac peace with the the time banks of a stream engaged win wa talk, swing and excite. favorite diversion. i : 5 F i H Spiiig : i : i j¢ i H = amily were always bring- ,” was the plaint. - . I am worn to a frazzle, It will | me to rest. I'd g 12 Ld stay at ; not very considerate. Every § = L] g : 283587 AH pl 3 Beis ; : & ei i i 5 £ i; : i 2 i -» CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, P a SA ———— THE SE Orrice CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” sa ————— The Mourning After I sing a song of saxaphone, A pocket full of rye, A lot of dizzy dancers, Madly whizzing by. | And when the dance is over, And you're at home, petite, I'm swallowing gobs of aspirin And soaking my tired feet | ——————— | Do You Recognize Him? | Some fellows can get away with anything, There's one in our neigh. borhood that does Morals don’t mean a thing to him, He's unmarried and lives openly | with a woman he's crazy about: and doesn’t care what the neighbors say or think. He has no regard for truth or law The duties of the so-called good citizen are just so much bunk so far as he's concerned. He doesn’t vole at either the primaries or the general election, He never thinks of paying a bill We have seen him take a two dollar taxi ride driver so much as a pleasant look muttered something silly He won't work a lick; he won't go to church; he can't play cards; or dance, or fool around with musical instruments or the radio. Bo far without giving the The driver only stared at him and as known he has no intellectual interests at all | He neglects his appearance terribly, He's so indolent he'd let the house burn down before he'd turn in an alarm, The telephone can ring itself to pieces and he wouldn't bother to answer it, Even on such a oon- troversial subject as the liquor question, nobody knows exactly where he stands, because one minute he's dry, and the next minute he's wet But we'll say this for him, in spite of all his faults he comes of a | darned good family | | i | smell your own flowers { { meals, and the and sent her home.’ have stood it much 1ong- | to feed ” } should do his or | Miss Elizabeth Gulish and Betty 8nifton were injured, states that both work so that nol girls were riding in the same machine which overturned. Miss Elizabeth will be unduly burden- Was cut about the head and shoulders and Miss Betty in the back seat He's that new baby on our street It's Different Now A horsefly flew in a stable door Where he'd been welcome years before He lit on the tall of a Chevie coupe And the backfire took his breath away Afraid of What He Saw Jones became well aware as the dinner went on that he had partaken too freely of the champagne He was determined however to show none of the usual signs of tipsiness When the guests rose from the table, someone suggested that the hostess exhibit “the Iatest edition to her family” Bhe agreed and pres- ently the nurse appeared with a dainty pink basket containing twins Jones was nearest, and mindful of his determination to appear sober, he steadied himself as he gazed into the basket He blinked as he saw two chubby faces in the basket but not to be outdone he looked up and said “My, what a beautiful oaby’ School Note The pretty teacher was assembling her pupils on the opening day of school and to test them oul she drew an antlered deer the board When it was finished she turned to little Willie “What is the name of the animal I have drawn? “1 don't know, ma'am.” said Willie after a careful look Oh. come now, Willie. What does your mother call your daddy? “Heck.” sald Willie. “Jackasses don't have horns Shouldering the Blame New Bride-"When I went to the bulcher's to get some shin-bone soup meat, 1 was so hoarse he couldn't understand me, so 1 just showed him my shin” Hubby (examining package) doing in the package?” on she asked Yeah But what's that piece of ham You Have to Ring 'Em Up | Gruff Father (10 son)--"Why don’t you go out and find a job? When 1 was your age, 1 was working for three dollars a week in a store, and at the end of five years 1 owned the store” Son—"You can't do that nowadays, They have cash registers Fond of Animals With Gravy Mrs And wot was you thinkin’ of doing wiv your boy, Mrs Smith?” Mrs. Glow—"Well, he's that fond of animals his father was thinkin’ of makin’ a butcher of im.’ Blow A. " | ean never go September 5, 1940, .- LOUISA’S LETTER Column PROBLEM: In a recent baseball game in the Pacific Coast League there were three men on bases, with no outs. On the next ball pitched, ah Query and Answer Dear Louisa: I love to read your letters and 1 pray that you can help me I am a girl in my teens and my parents won't allow me to date at! | night, I never have done anything | [to keep them from trusting me but | whenever my boy or girl friends come after me, I can't go, If I ever get to go I have to get permisison | from both mother and papa. Other | girls only ask thelr mother but 1 without permission from both parents, This hurts me and most of my friends have stop- ped coming for me 50 bad if the others had home but they go when ready What shall 1 do? Broken Hearted 8 C lo stay they get Answer: I think your parents are making & mistake in being so strict with you. They should allow you to have dates as long as you behave self and come in at hour I certainly do not believe in turn. Ing a girl absolutely loose to come and go when she pleases and with whom she pleases because young girls naturally lack judgment at that age, but she certainly should not be made to feel that her par- ents expect her to misbehave minute she has a chance Try to make them understand that all you want is a little inno- cent fun but if they won't see it your way you will soon be old enough 0 earn your own living and then you can have you yours a reasonable the r H dates Dear Louisa The boy 1 go with does no to suit me. I do not have the heart to tell him but what do me 0 do about 1? { dress you advise Do you think eighleen years is too young 'o get married? MB Answer: Your first question is hard to an- swer because you fall to tell me why you dislike his way of dressing Is he careless about his clothes wearing solind shirts and unpres ed pants, with holes in his socks or does he but poor taste? There is some excuse wearing shabby clothes but there Is no excuse ing careless and press pants, sew in his socks and shine his own shoes if he has some pride. Why you praise some man or boy always neat. to your friend him see how much a person who is well groomed dress neatly ir far a fellow if he is poor for him be- sloppy He can his own up holes dont who and let you appreciate If it is a question of taste, your problem is a little more difficult It i= hard to let a person know you think his clothes are tacky or tod loud You might point out the kind of clothes vou like In the show win- dows some evening when you are window shopping but 1 doubt does any good As to your seoond question pends 50 much on the girl, If she has finished her education and very much in love with a fine fel- low who is old enough to gel mar- 1 it it de. is ried and who has a good job, mar. Use Both Hands Passenger to Station Agent "What is the population of this town?” The farmer was angry. “What're ye comin’ home with your milk pail empty for? Didn't the old cow give anything?’ “Yep,” replied his son. “Nine quarts and a kick ™ Ketchup Will Hold It Patron “Waiter, please close that window” Wailter—"1s there a draft, sir?” Patron—"No, but it's the fourth time plate.” my steak has blown off the | Back Up There Father—"Why do you go with that girl?” Son-—"Because 1 want to." Father (suspiciously) "Want to what?” How About Gas? | “Here's my bill” said the attorney. “1 would-itke you to pay $500 down and $50 monthly for eighteen months” “Bounds like buying a car,” remarked the client, “1 am.” replied the lawyer | Daffy Definition Bachelor's version of a wedding: A wedding is a funeral at which you | i | Cheater Missus Jackson-—""Dey done caught Begonia cribbing at dat college Missus Johnson-—""Mah gracious, jes’ one mo’ mouf fo’ her po’ Pappy | SKUNK HOLLOW NEWS News received by your correspondent regarding the accident in which Ham Lummox’s sow got out Saturday evening and ate up the garbage | in Esther Slisher's pantry. Mr. and Mrs. John Blue are moving from our vicinity, Mr. Blue hav. ing accepted a position in Chicago. The couple are breaking up home, friends helping. 8i Corntassel, of the Just-A-Mere Farm, was showing a girl visitor from New York around the farm the other day. Suddenly she spied a herd of calves in the field and exclaimed” “Oh, look at the little cowlets 8i grinned and replied: “Them is bullets” That's all, folks, The old-fash bathing suit now has a daughter who is a £ ai 20th annual 4-H Club Week, Unionville, who ij Hit iy riage may work out all right, but when a gir! marries at eighteen she has a long time to stay married and she misses some of the most enjoyable years of being young and free {rom the responsibility of a home Louisa WHO KNOWS? L What the strength of Germany Britain? 2. How old is Wendell Wilkie? 3. Who is the Prime Minister of Canada? 4 How far is Hawall Canal Zone? 5. Did the Republican party sell 3 campaign book in 1936? 6 When did the United States begin its occupation of the Philip- pines? 2. How many night clubs operate in New York City? 8 What was the electorial coi- is reialive plane and Great from the | loge ‘vote in 1928 and 1936? 9 Is the population of country increasing? this The Answers 1. No accurate information available. 2 8 3. MacKenzie King 4 338 miles 5 Yes 3 American war 7. About 1200 8. 1028; Hoover 444; Smith 87, 1936: Roosevelt 533; Landon 8 9. Yes; estimated increase dur ing last ten years was at rate of | 75 per cent. EC § -—————— Religion, as we understand it | involves a way of life. | ceived a red ribbon award, Ruth Mills, led the Club | general assembly on | Friday morning, and Rebecca Way, | te College Club girls at.’ assemblies, tours, and tans held in connection Week, th Club It would not be | | Infilelder executed a triple play unassisted. How was it done? (Answer elsewhere in this department.) M. G.—~How can a person start a fire if they have no matches? Ans.There are two ways to start a fire if you have no matches First, with a burning glass you can concentrate sunlight through it and set fire to paper or wood shavings. Becond, with a plece of steel and a | flinty stone you can easily strike a spark just as people did before match. {es were Invented. With a little thin paper or very dry cotton to serve { as tinder you can nurse this spark into a flame. J. D~What is it thal makes butter when milk is churned? Ans Cream makes the butter, Milk contains millions of little droplets of oll and fat. These are lighter than water bul because they are so very small they float up in it very slowly. When you churn the milk these little droplets get together and make the butter L. M.~How Is the Associated Press news handled? Ans —The Associated Press Is an organization of newspapers num- bering about 2000, It's news dispatches is syndicated simultaneously to all Its members and to appear in print on the same date : 8. J~What Is the origin of the Expression “the ghost walks?” Ans This phrase originated among theatrical people. Many years ARO a company of strolling English players were rehearsing Bhakes- peare’s “Hamlet” The actors had not received their pay for some time and were becoming rebellious. When the actor playing the part of Ham- let sald of the ghost, “Perchance "twill walk again” the man playing the ghost part “No, Tl be d----d if the ghost walks again until our salaries are paid” Since then “the ghost walks” has meant that salaries are being paid J. T~Did the Federal foreign governments? Ans. —Not loan Was ental Congress but none from tried to sell U ed them down H. J~Are Ans The hibernation toads Occassionally } replied Government ever borrow any money from since the Revolutionary France, and borrowed War. In 1783 the last foreign also about $175000 from Spain. The contin. some money from private bankers in Holland During the Civil War Secretary Chase London and France, but the exchanges turn. too great a hazard really found imbedded in rock? Bmithsonian Ins says that for the purposes of dig in the ground or crawl into flasures of rocks such specimens: ¢ found after blasting operations and the that the toad hag been living Inside the solid from that 8 Ar governmen’ ’ bonds in live toads titution holes ar fils ns drawn ch officials oulrank the President in social pre- The Blate Department say: £ dent of the United Bates J. H~How often Arnis cider tha one outranks the Presi. re quintuplets born? 50.000 600 births 41.0006 000 J. C. H~1s there a monument on the Holy Bible? Ans What : he the only in the world is on the cam- pus of Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Il It is a sculp- ture of an Bible bea ription: “If any of you lack wis- dom him ask God, that men liberally, and upbraideth not | 1:5 Guzzar a study of war i ir ets concluded that the in. e of quintu; one in ix ns ¢ in 0 one OTe pen let h to all and it » 11 James R. F—~How much examina ic ? An: nee does a veleran get in Civil Service ns five poin clive ten t rn ints poin preference in all examinations, information about the statue of Christ over. le slat Christ which over- the French scuip- tion. It is situated jnoks the hart tor Paul L Mount Cx | ( n 8 What comm fense Act? The tue of We eived by rift rma el bye rr > ano thsoris on renvado the recent Federal De- Tax Ans missions liquors fol are affected by the Revenue Act of 1040 Ad- istilied spirits, wines and fermented mail automobile parts and automobiles toilet prepara- iubricat and conveyances meant by; the walter? w e surface of the water is smooth, the suing over the water occasionally dip down and the water, cause ripples on the surface Such a the water is known by the sailor as a cats-paw C. K~When was the first mule bred in the United States? Ans The Bureau of Animal Industry says that the first mule bred in this country of which it has a record Is one bred by George Wash- ington. The jack brought to this country was presented to him by the King of Spair I. A~What Ans The § itt owing IE ¢ sarels 5 playing cards, ions, firegrms r i ne ng oils X gasol A. EE W.-What | Ant light air coming in contact with ruffied patch on cals-paw on On a cal hen th currents of first is the orig gi Dead Bea in being to - n of the name Dead Sea? so-called because No living thing can exist {1 i the extreme salinity of its waters H. A—~What kings of Europe are brothers? tay Ans King Christian of Denmark and King Haakon of Norway P. 8 ~How can crocheted pocketbooks and baskels be stiffened? Ans Crocheted articles: may be stiffened by using diluted gum ara- fis aque bic E. 1. BPlease give the correct of William Knudsen's surname pronunciation of the first syllable Ans E. M.—How old was Senator Wagner when he came io this country? Ans Senator Robert F. Wagner came lo the United States from Germany at the age of 8 J. J ~Has the German mark been stabilized? Ans The German mark has been stabilized for a bumber of years on the New York Exchange around forty cents i F. M.—Please give the date of the Jewish New Year? Ans The Jewish New Year will be observed on October 3, 1880 H. T—Have Lum and Abner ever appeared in the movies? Ans —The radio artists will] make their film debut this fall in 8 motion picture entitled “Dreaming Out Loud” E. J. B~What prevents airplanes flying the same airway in oppo- site directions from crashing? Ans Airplanes are required to maintain stipulated altitudes For instance, those flying eastward on a civil sirway, fly a! odd thousand- foot levels, Airplanes flying westward on the same airway must fiy at an even thousand-foot level It is pronounced as if spelled nude Answer to Problem: The batier makes a terrific line drive shortstop who was playing just a few feel {rom second base. He to the ball. stepped on second ahead of a runner who wes trying back. and then run down a runner who was trying to get back to 2 cups cold boiled macaroni cu into very small pieces. Fry in deep fat for § minutes. Drain 1 tablespoon butter melted. ang serve very yal. 1 tablespoon cooked chopped ham | or tongue 1 tablespoon grated cheese. Mix all ingredients well and sel attract men In 1888, during the Spanish- |
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