Page Eight | THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. OBITUARY MISS ELEANOR WASSON Miss Eleanor Wasson, 27 years, 2 months and 12 days old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Wasson, of the Branch, died at noon, Saturday, ! May 31, 1941 in Washington, D. C, after an emergency operation for a sudden illness. Miss Wasson, who had been working in Washington gs a nurse, was bern March 19, 1914, a daughter of 8. B. and Mary Glenn Wasson of the Branch, who survive with th:ee brothers and one sister, Glenn wasson, Stale College; Paul Wasson, Centre Hall; James Wasson, Spring Mills, and Mrs. Ray Marshall, Elwood City. The deceased was a member of the Lemont Pres- byterian church and was a graduate of the State College High school Funeral services were held Tues- day afternoon at her parents’ home with Rev. J. M Kirkpatrick ofliciat- ing. Interment wa made In the Branch cemetery MRS. J. D. STITT Mrs. D. Lacea Stitt, wife of J. D Stitt, former merchant of Bellefonte died at her home in Duncannon at 12:30 o'clock Monday morning, June 2, 1841, after an illness with com- plications. She had been in fail- ing health for more than a year, having become ill while she and her husband were on a vacation trip to Florida shortly after he retired from business in Bellwood, Mrs. Stitt, sis- ter of the Rev. J. M. Kirkpatrick, of Centre Hall, was a daughter of Amos and Mary Kirkpatrick and was born at Dry Run, Franklin county, 61 years ago. Surviving are her husband, the brother in Centre Hall, and a sister, Mrs Luetta Wible, of Three Springs Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon at Spring Run Franklin county, and burial will be made at Shirleysburg, Huntingdon county MRS. CANDAS JANE CORMAN Mrs. Candas Jane Corman, grand- mother of Dr. Paul M. Corman, of Bellefonte, died at 3 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon, May 28, 1941, at her home in Millheim after an illness with a complication of disease Mrs. Corman was a daughter Joseph and Sarah Arbagast Roush MRS, THOMAS WAGNER Mrs. Thomas Wagner died at her home in Johnstown an Thursday, May 29, 1041. A daughter of Irvin and Mina Holt Morrison, she was born in Unionville on December 17, 1879, making her age at time of death 61 years, 5 months and 12 days. Surviving are her husband and the following children Irvin, at home: Mrs. Ruth Street, Washing- ton, D. C.: Clair, Unionville, and Mrs. Lydia Albus, of Johnstown Also surviving are these sisters: Mrs Francis Felger, Springdale, and Mrs Harry Hoover, Howard. She was a member of the Methodist church Funeral services were held on Mon- day at Johnstown, with the Rev John W. Buono officiating Inter- ment was made in the Grandview cemetery, Johnstown MRS. JOHN N. KRUMRINE Mrs. Anna L. Krumrine, wife of John N. Krumrine, died at the fam- fly home on South McAllister street, College Monday afternoon 2, 1941, after a several months’ with a complication of dis- She was a daughter of Jacob Elizabeth Holderman Markle was born at Oak Hall on Oc- 17. 1870, making her age at time of death 70 years, 7 months and 15 days. In 18083 she was unit- ed in marriage with John N. Krum- rine, who survives Also surviving are three sons and a daughter, G D., Max, and Paul 8. Krumrine, all of State College, and Mrs, Anna- belle Burton, of Louisville, Ky.; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Houtz, of Elburn Ill. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical church State College Funeral service were held at the Koch Funeral Home, State College, arday afternoon, with the Rev Stabler and Rev. A. 8. Asen- both of State College, officiat- ing. Interment as made Pine Hall cemetery MRS. CHARLES KEICHLINE Mrs. Hannah Beck Kelley Keich- line, wife of Charles Kelchline and former Bellefonte resident, died at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, June 2, 1941, at and was born in Haines township in on October 17, 1859, making her age at time of death 81 years, 7 mont! and 11 days. Her husband, Adam Corman, preccded her in death, Sur- viving are these children Verna, ! Mrs rpha Catherman and Orvis E.. of Millheim; C. F., of Coburn; Harry C., of Duquesne: Robert P and David 8, both of Cleveland, O.; 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-g d- children. She was the last member of her family, Mrs, Corman was a lifelong member of the Reformed church. Puneral services were held on Monday morning at the home followed by services in the Millheim Reformed church, with Rev. G. A Fred Greising officiating. Interment was made in Falrview cemetery Millheim her marriage s husband to La orth, where Mr Keichline has been employed in the postoffice for & number of years Mrs. Keichline was a member of the Lutheran church and the Ra a re A 8 : Announcement! yf Following accompanied her Ho We have been appointed Hotpoint Dealer for the Bellefonte area, and now have in stock a complete line of Hotpoint Refrigerators $ LHR ele EE Ee DEE LE fe BLL EE a Hotpoint Ranges Hotpoint Water Heaters Hotpoint Elec. Washers And Other Appliances There is a 1941 Hotpoint Refrigerator and other electical equipment of the size you want and at the price you can afford! Consult us for estimates on complete Kitchen and Laundry equipment for your home. There is no charge or obligation for this service. | Rebekah lodge, both of Bellefonte. {Puneral services were held yester- day afternoon at a Lakeworth home, | and interment was made in that city MRS. CLAUDE COOK Mrs. 8. Netti Cook, wife of the late Claude Coak, died at her home on Curtin street, Bellefonte, Sunday, June 1, 1941, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Anne Eliz abeth Curtis and Charles Pond and was born at Pond's Corners, Pa, Mrs, W. Fred Reynolds, of Bellefonte, a daughter, Is the only survivor. Fu- neral services were held Tuesday al- ternoon at the home, with the Rev Edward H. Jones, pastor of the State College Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment was made in the Union cemetery, Bellefonte MRS. ANNIE HOY BRIDGE Mrs. Annje Hoy Bridge, widow of the late William E. Bridge and sis- ter of Mrs. Elsie Noll and Mrs, W H. Kaufman, both of State College, died at 6:10 p. m. Monday, June 2, 19041. in Rochester, N. Y., after a brief illness Mrs. Bridge was a daughter of Joseph and Sarah Year- ick Hoy and was born in Jackson- ville, this county, on March 18, 1870, making her age at time of death 71 vears, 2 months, and 14 days, In November, 1884, she was united in marriage with Willlam E. Bridge, who preceded her in death. Survive. ing, in addition to the sisters resid- ing in State College, Is another sis- ter, Mrs. Russell Stamm, of Altoona and a son, Willard J. Bridge, of Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. Eridge wa a member of the Jacksonville Re- formed church Additional Deaths Page 6 Second Section - Mother, Son Die In Head-on Crash (Continued from page one) stone arch bridge of the Pennsyl- vania Rallroad which spans the Susquehanna River at Rockville north of Harrisburg, during a heavy rainstorm. The road at that point is three lines in width Driver of the Condon Express truck outfit was Frederick 8. Engle- bracht, of Patterson, N. J. tld in- vestigating officers that the Ben- ford car was coming toward him in an underpass, went into the wrong lane, and crashed head-on. Engle- bracht was only slightly injured Al. Shuey, former B Academy student who cene a short time after the while on his way to Bellefonts know the identit » front sea! veered off the road and ii ht embankment, but did overturn, it was stated According to available reports last tht, Mrs. Benford and her son instantly killed. The son had I ined his position with White- rock Quarries last week upon re- ceiving notice that he had been among selectees from Local Board No. 2. Bellefonte, who were sched- uled to report to the U 8 Army training camp al New Cumberiand Monday, June 9 Mr. Benford, the [ather, has been an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad since his youth. For many years he was in charge of the work train here, and in more recent years has been track division foreman in Bellefonte and vicinity. Active In Republican politics, he was a can- didate {or Sheriff in 1935 and again in 1939. He also ia a member of the Grange, and all members of the family have been faithful and active workers in the Bellefonte United Brethren church Mrs. Mary C. Benford, the mother, is survived by three children, all liv- ing in Bellefonte. They are: Janet, employed in the offices of White rock Quarries: a son, Robert at home, and another son, Solomon W Benford According to reports the Benfords were on their way to Harrisburg to attend to some political matters, af- ter which it is believed they planned to go to New Cumberland to visit the camp in which the son was to begin his army training next week Word of the accident was received in Bellefonte about 12 o'clock noon, and Mr. Benford's brother, Forrest L. Benford, principal of the Pleas- ant Gap High school, departed im- mediately for Harrisburg. The daughter, Miss Janet Benford, and Leroy Burch of Bellefonte, also left immediately ‘RECENT WEDDINGS | Rhodes—Rountree Mrs. Maude R. Harvey, of South | Allen street, State M. Rhodes of Lewistown, on May 24, at the Elkton Episcopal church at Elkton, Md. The ceremony was performed before the Immediate families and a few friends. After a ! daughters Frances and Helen, Mr. land M:s. Dervin Fetterolf, Mr, and {Mrs, Gall Bwartz, Mr. and Mrs Reese Auman and Miss Lizzie Ker- Istetter, all of Millheim College, an- | nounces the marriage of her davgh- | ter, Miss Jean Rountree, to Everett | Balley—Easier Miss Helen Easler, Argyle, Wis- consin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Albert Easler was married to Sam- uel Balley, son of Mr. and Mrs Harry C. Bailey, Boalsburg, In a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. | ceremony read at 7 o'clock Thursday Rhodes will be at their home in Piymouth Hall apartments in Phil- adelphia Sproat—White The marriage of Miss Helen Eliz- abeth White, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Henry A, White, of Centre Hall, and Joseph 8. Sproat, of Belle- fonte, R. D.. on December 27, 1840, in the Methodist parsonage at Win- chester, Va, was announced last Thursday night at an announce- ment parly held at the home of the bride's parents Mrs Sproat is a graduate of the Centre Hall High school, the Lock Haven Btate Teach- ers’ College, and is a member of the facuity of the Centre Hall grade school. Mr. Bproat is a graduate of Windber High school and attended Penn State College. He 1s empioyed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance Brocall--Bealy lyce L. Beaty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark H. Beaty, formerly of Osceola Mills, now of Curwens- vill2, became the bride of Charles 3rocall, son of Mr. and Mrs es H. Brocall, of Osceola Mills, } of the Methodist church at chester, Virginia, at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, May 31 I'he ceremony was performed by the Rev, Harry OG julthis, The lovely ring ceremony was used, The couple was attended by Mr. and Mra. Don- ald Hoover of Sandy Ridge, the lat- ter a sister of the groom. The bride wore a white dress with white cessaTies The bride has been home since her graduaijon In from the Osceola Mills High school The groom Is a graduate of the Os- ceola Mills High school and the Hammond Beauty School of Al- evening in the parsonage of Rev George Strum, Argyle. The bride was gowned in white slipper satin | styled floor-length with period neck- {line caught with seeds of pearl or- nament. With it she carried a bou- quet of Calla Lillies. The mald of honor, Miss Mildred Easler, Argyle, was attired in gold chiffon, fashion- ed floor-length and carried a bou- quet of gladiola Earl Easler was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding reception was served to members of the immediate family by Miss Eleanor Easler and Mrs Wilbur Flannery. A three-tier wed- ding cake with a miniature bride and groom served as & centerpiece for the table. The home was at- tractively decorated with peonies and iris fler a wedding trip Ww Niagara Falls, parts of Canada and Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs, Balley will be at home at B804'% Twenty- first street, Argyle The bride graduated from Monroe High school in 1930, and from Green county normal school in 1832. She taught school one year and for the past three years has been employed by the Creen county AA office Mr Balley graduated from the Boals- burg High School and attended the Pennsylvania State College At present he is manager of the plumb- toona. He is established in business jj, at Johnstown. The young couple ex- usekeeping in Johns. wen in the near fulure pect to go Lo ho Richards— Woomer The wedding Miss Janet Evelyn Woomer, niece of Miss Ida M ers of Bellefonte, to J 8 Richards, Jr, son of Dr. and Mrs pre » John R. Richards of New York City took place at 4 o'clock Saturday af ternoon in the State College Pres. : Rey, Donald 'W "mo i ; She carried o | bouquet of swerl peas and wes tied with blue ribbon, Imme- following the cetemony 2 ion was held at the home of and Mrs. R RR. Welsh, Slate Colirge, for {riend and relatives of the bride and bridegroom who attended the wedding. The couple will be at home after July 1 al East Stroudsburg, RB. D. 1. OQut-of-town = who were present ai the ony were Mr. and Mrs. Robe Woomer and son Robert, of Greensburg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yearick. of Altoona Dr. John H Richards, of New York City. and Mr and Mrs Arthur Richards and son Richard, of Philadelphia Wamtr—Agman 8t. Paul's church, Peidler, was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday. June 1. when June E. Auman, dauzhier of Mr. and Mrs. Reese OG Auman of Millheim, became the bride of Malvin P. Wamniz, son of Mr and Mrs. Harry Warntz, of Aaransburg. The ceremony was per- formed at 12 o'clock noon by the Rev. GO. A. Pred Gredsing, pastor of Aaronsburg Reformed charge The wedding music was played by Mrs G. A F. QGreising. The altar in the church where the ceremony took place was lighted with while can- dies, gladioli and snapdragons graced the scene to the front of the alter Other garden flowers added much beauty to the setting. The bride, Who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in ivory satin fashioned with full skivt and long close~fitting sleeves and a jong train. A finger-tip veil fell from a coronet of orange blossoms, and the bridal bouquet was of white gar- denias, blue larkspur and pink baby breath. Her bridesmaid, Miss Violet Warntz, sister of the groom, wore a powder blue gown of mousileine«de- Last night was commencement soile embroidered with velveray and night at the Pleasant Gap High school. and in the absence of the principal, FP. L.. Benford, one of the instructors, Philip Wion of Belle- fonte, served in his stead wilh GRANGE FAIR NEWS Program and camp plans for the | 1941 Grange Fair, August 23 to 28, ‘are now well under way. The Fair Committee announces that arrange ments have been made for a daily performance of the Wigand Troupe, a company of acrobats featuring three separate troupes, each with its own specialty, The performers do trapeze work, novelty rigging and balancing acts, and bicycle and mo- toreycle stunts, This troupe has been staging popular performances at fairs in Pennsylvania and neigh- boring states. A number of Centre county organizations have already reserved time on the Wednesday program; the featured speaker for "Thursday is Harry A. Caton, secre- itary of the National Grange | Rents of all tents have been In- icreased $2. All tents will be equip- iped with 24-hour electric light ser- {vice at no additional charge, This service, however, does not provide {for the use of cooking equipment; {campers desiring to use electric cur- ‘rent for cooking purposes will have carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds and pink baby breath, The groom was costumed in a navy blue suit as #30 was Russell Stover, who was best man. Ushers were Glenn Von ada and Lester Hosterman A re- ception was held at the home of the bride's parents immediately follow-! ing the ceremony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Warntz left for a trip to points of interest in the New Eng-| land States Those present at the reception were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warntz, daughter Violet and son! Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warntz and son Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vonada and son Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bower, son Bobby and) daughters Doris and Barbara, Lester | Hosterman, Mr, and Mrs. 8. J. Feld. | ler and daughters Phyllis, Jean. Illem and Nancy, and son Kenneth, | all of Aaronsburg; Russell Stover, Ina Orndorf and Trorola Stover, of | Woodward, Mr, and Mrs. Clyde | Waite, Rebersburg; Mr. and Mrs. | Fred Auman, Pittsburgh; Mr. and! {Mrs. J. R. Auman and daughter ‘Eileen, Youngstown, Ohio; Mr. and! ‘Mrs. N. F. Braucht. Allenwood; Mr. and Mrs, J M. Linn, Mill Hall; {Kathleen Stover, Dauphin; Mr. and |Mrs. Walter Breon and children, I James, Janice, Alice, John, Belle- fonte: Mr, and Mrs. Guy Corman, { Bellefonte; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur tendants, the bride's parents, and a few friends, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. S8mith in Colonial Park, Harrisburg, after the cere mony, Mr. and Mrs. Willams de- parted on a honeymoon which will take them to Detroit, Michigan and vicinity, for several weeks, The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Morton 8mith, of Bellefonte She is a graduate of the Bellefonte High school and of the Centre County Hospital Training School for Nurses, and has been engaged in her pro- fession as a registered nurse in Bellefonte and vicinity for several years, The groom 18 a son of Mr and Mrs. Frank Williams, of Mill Hall, and has been engaged in the garage and repalr business in Mill Hall for a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Willams will reside in Lock Haven upon thelr return from thelr wedding trip Ripka-—Stover Charlotte Stover, daughter and Mrs. Dan Stover, of Graysvill became the bride of Roy Ripka Pine Grove Mill at a ceremony performed by Hey ames Fisher of Pine Orove Mill night, The bridegroom employed Howard Olenn farm near Pine Grove Mills The Coupe Will begin housekeeping in Pine Grove Mills in the near future . State College Man Victim of Attack (Continued from page one) Wednesday at Lhe before he dis iry. He was rush here in the Blate Co ly ambulance Kerko walked he Was placed und Police Officer n the evening ne remembered ha 1 time he left hi Tan brandon, Weston Furniture Eschonge Class of ‘16 To Hold ge BI Reunion Here Tonight eect MILLS: BLOOMEBURG, PA. and Velvet rugs and Broadloom, I hn Ket Wilton end Velvet carpets, ow June 5, 1941, I ————— N——————————— A name that looms big in the RUG & CARPET INDUSTRY the Magee CARPET COMPANY Makers of Wilton, Axminster now, as prices sh If you are planning to replace your pres- ent Floor Covering, we urge you to do it w every indication of DEPARTMENT IS BACKED YEARS EXPERIENCE J. B. Wagner & Co. Allegheny St. Bellefonte, Pa. SOC A J I DR a } Pumps, stepins, whites and white with con- * trasting colors. Smooth leathers, Buck, easy to clean. Low and high heels. Popular medium height. Perforates for coolness. 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J [Clee J, A, Mr uk ft stetler son pring ' SERVICE STATION | Direct relief ser Bo to needy Florence He il ag Juy vr ] , gard, m; Mr. WR Centre gg Quring tg Dadi) Cotman, Coburn; Mr. and Mrs. L. 2 week show a decrease : L.. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Frank ..il- West Bishop St. Phone 245 Bellefonte, Pa. §| 1ocks from those of the previous) jer. Mr. and Mrs Byers Ripka and week, according to State Treasurer, children, Iris, Inez, Iva and Isabel; |G. Harold Wagner, IMr. and Mrs. Paul Rishel and BEE J ele ea TERE Re HER a aL et ER etl Tel Ee TE Ee LB STEER TEI ee LI Ee UE LT Te TS LT et a
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