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The Express from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania • Page 9

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The Expressi
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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,1938 THE LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS, LOCK HAVEN, PA. PAGE NINE Personals MR. and MRS. WILLIAM T. HUNT returned yesterday from a visit Ocean City, N.

J. Miss Marjorie Claster of New York is visiting MRS. B. KLEWANS, East Main Street. Mrs.

Charles Fierson and daughter, Miss Nelle Pierson of Bloomfield, N. are guests of MR. and MRS. CHARLES R. LAUER.

Senator Edward Jackson Thompson of Philipsburg spent Tuesday with MR. and MRS. J. M. SHARP, East Water Street.

MR. and MRS. GEORGE H. DIACK and daughters, Caroline and Mrs. Joseph H.

Watson, St. Paul, 'are spending two weeks at Lake George, ELLERY B. SHOEMAKER of Plainfield, N. a former resident of this city, was a visitor here today. Mr.

Shoemaker left this city for Plainfield about 33 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. S. Wesley Wagner of Erie are spending their vacation with the former's sisters, the MISSES ALICE A.

and CLARA E. WAGNER and MRS. HENRY W. DARBY. Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Simler and sons, Junior and Jack of Lansdale, former residents of this city, are visiting Mrs. Simler's sister, MISS ELLA LOVETT, 610 East Main Street. and MRS. BENJAMIN R.

FAUNCE of Riverside, are visiting local friends. Mrs. Faunce was the former Miss Maude Floruss, a teacher in the Lock Haven High School. The Rev. and Mrs.

Russell Mitterling of Huntingdon, are spending a month with their parents. MR. and MttS. A. J.

SELFE of Castanea and MRS. MARY E. MITTERLING of Mill Hall. Mrs. G.

E. McCloskey and daughters, Marjorie and Rosemary, have returned to Denver, Colo. after spending five weeks with Mrs. McCloskey's mother, MRS. MINNIE DUBLER, and other local relatives.

FOUR TRAPPED BY MINE BLAZE FEARED DEAD Frantic efforts of rescue crews to reach four men trapped In a coal mine at Moberly, were tempo- rarny Balked by burned timbers, dangerous black and water pools after a fire spread through tht mine's superstructure. Fears that the four were dead were expressed. Frienda and are shown gathered at the top of an air shaft where rescue workerj attempted an entry but were turned back by black damp. (Associated Press Photo) ENJOY II CAMPING IP 12 Boys and Leaders Soend Week at Rockypoint; First Camping Trip Thirteen members of the Boy Scout Troop of the Salvation Army are enjoying a week at Rockypoint Camp, Queens Run, under the leadership of the Rev. Ivan Fritz, Foster Augustine, George Driver, vis- Death Jacob Grugan Jacob Grugan, 88, of East Church Street, died at the Lock Haven Hospital last evening at 8.30 o'clock after a lingering illness with the weaknesses of advanced age.

Born at Glen Union, he had resided in this section all his life, and was a former river- man and lumberman. He is survived by three daugh- MRr and Mrs. Frank Knecht of Pittsburgh are visiting the former's father, W. T. KNECHT, and his sisters here, enroute home from a trip to Atlantic City.

Mr. Knecht was a former teacher in the Lock Haven High School. MR. and MRS. H.

E. FIGGLES and daughters, Harriet and Charlotte, are enjoying a week's motor trip in New York state, visiting among other places Syracuse and Ithaca. They will return about the end of the week. Mrs. George B.

Simler, a former of this city, her daughter, Katherine, and Miss Mary Hile, of St. Michael's, Cambria County, who came here for the invitation women's golf tournament at the Clinton Country Club, are remaining for a few days as the guests of MRS. LAWRENCE F. PROBST. The Rev.

and Mrs. Henry Scott Shade and daughter, Phyllis Rae, of East Branch, N. are the guests of MR. and MRS. JOSEPH F.

SMART and other relatives. The' Shades will remain here until next week when they will continue on to Williamsport for a visit before returning home. Mrs. Herbert Berckmuller of Tea Neck, N. and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry C. Stehman, of Fhoe- nixville, are guests at the home of MR. and MRS. HENRY C.

STEHMAN, SR. Mrs. Berckmuller will remain with her parents for the rtst of the month, while Mr. and Mrs. Stehman, will return to Phoenixville tomorrow.

DEGREE POCAHONTAS EVENTS ARE PLANNED Plans for a birthday party at the meeting next Wednesday all members bringing tureens, were maMe last evening at a meet- Ing of Ogarita Council, Degree of Pocahontas. Members who expect io go with the lodge to Williamsport Thursday evening, August 27. are requested to attend the Wednesday meeting. A bingo party followed the busi- aess session, and refreshments were served! iting instructor, and Meral Cox Scout leader. Mrs.

Fritz is presiding in the kitchen. An interesting program including a treasure hunt, campfire gatherings and corn roasts and a more serious schedule of study is being carried out. For many of the boys this outing marks the first camping trip they have ever enjoyed. The campers, who will return iome Saturday, are: Richard Cox, Carl Brungard, LeRoy Hill, Joseph Morgan, Walter Lucas, Carl and Paul Overdorf, Paul and Harry Reese, Charles Grand, William Hazzard and Wilson Burnell. DIONNES BEST MOVIE ACTORS SAYS SKINNER WOODSTOCK, VT.

(If). The sest movie actors' in the world? The Dionne quintuplets, answers Otis Skinner, veteran actor. Skinner, resting at his Summer iome here, so expressed himself when asked to compare acting in the movies and on the stage. Movie acting is to stage acting, IB said, what the work of the louse painter is to that of Michaelangelo. "Why there's no Skinner continued, "the best movie actors are babies and ducks, because they are the least self-conscious and the most natural in front of the camera.

"For the same reason I believe the Dionne quintuplets are the best movie actors in the world." LADIES GOLDEN EAGLE ENJOY COOTIE PARTY Members of Friendly Hand Temple, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, enjoyed a cootie party last evening, prize winners being Mrs. Violet Zell and Mrs. Lewis Rinn. Next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Past Templars Club will meet. A tureen supper will be served at 6 p.

m. and a bingo party will follow the lodge session the evening. centa, Mrs. Stella Bowe Olumpia, and Mrs. Ann Hockenjos, Sayresville, N.

J. Funeral services will be con ducted at the Brown Home Sunday afternoon at o'clock in charge of the Rev Harry F. Rector and burial will made in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Charles A.

Bitner Mrs. Annabelle C. Bitner, 45 wife of Charles A. Bitner, 27 Sout Jones Street, died this -jnornin shortly before 10 at th Lock Haven Hospital, following major operation. Complication developed and a second operatioi was -performed Funeral services will be hel Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clocl at the home.

Mrs. Bitner was the daughter the late Mr. and Mrs. Charle Cummings, of Spring Mills, wher she was born and resided until he marriage 16 years ago, "when sh came to this city with her husbanc She was a member of Trinit: Methodist Church. A daughter, Wanda Rose, and i sister, Mrs.

Ella Shaffer, also sur vive. PLAYGROUNDS RESUME AFTERNOON 'SESSIONS The playgrounds will -resume afternoon sessions tomorrow afternoon when a treasure hunt will be held on the four grounds. Afternoon hours will be from 1.30 to 5.30 p. m. and there will be nc evening sessions.

The shortening of the evenings has caused the change in schedule. Next week will mark the last week for the playground season Next Wednesday, the model air- alane contest will be held and next Thursday will mark the annuai jlayground picnic. Funds to defray the expenses ef the picnic were raised by the recent festival. Although rain interrup'tad the festival, proceeds will be ample to meet the cost. F.L BITTER ICl EKJBLTFN1T Many Attend Gathering at Legion Park, Mill Hall; Plan Event Next Year The CLASSIFIED Columns Announcements Beware low vitality if easily tired, nervous, exhausted.

Ostrex Tonic Tablets, raw oyster invigorators. For Sale AVatenr.elon and cantaloupe spe- this week A basket iences. Very nice for small family. Phone 15-M. 302 East Church Street.

House for rent, 500 East Water Street. Inquire K. D. Contain honeyheart "cantaloupes and one Irvin Hotel. Regular I GOe vine ripened watermelon for Edgerton, j28-lm f't iiUCAItU Vt atdlimuil J.WA price Sl.OO* Introductory 8 9c.

Rutherford Fruit Stand, Lock a20-3t Hi. r. tfutJierford Fruit i 79c. Call, write Widmann Teah Haven, below Airport. or Heffner's Drug Stores.

Thurs Fritf General machine repair work and welding of all kinds. All work guaranteed. Century Hoist Canal and Myrtle Streets, telephone 789-J. J30-Mon, Thurstf Stomach ulcer, gas pains, indigestion victims, why suffer? For quick relief get a free sample of Udga, a doctor's prescription, at Widmann Teah. To Coal Truckers The road to the Weber Coal Mile, one mile east of Orviston, has been repaired and is now in good condition.

Extra good quality coal for sale at mine. Prompt and satisfactory service guaranteed. We solicit your business. Going out of business. 55 dresses for $1.98.

Some Street Shop. 44 to 46. Jay Moore's Radio Service Our modern equipment permits guaranteed work at a fair price. Phone 118-J. j29-lm Frank E.

Ritter was reelected president of the Bierly family when the 24th annual reunion was held yesterday at the American Legion Park, Mill Hall, with 250 members and friends of the family present. Other officers reelected were: Vice president, George Moore, Mill Hall; secretary and treasurer, E. H. Bierly, Emporium; assistant secretary, Mrs. Homer Jarrett, Newberry; historian, Prof.

L. E. Bierly, West Pitston. Plans were outlined to hold the reunion next year at the Rocks, Rauchtown, Speakers of the afternoon were Prof. H.

E. Bierly of Tallahassee, and Prof. L. E. Bierly, West Pittston.

Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lund of Chicago, Mrs. Lund being the daughter of the late Albert Fox of Lock Haven. Guests were also present from Passaic, N.

and Cincinnati. and scrambles were enjoyed by the children ant o'clock two teams staged a baseball game Newsy Notes Gathered by Our Carrier Boys Mrs. Visits at Mill Hall William Rishel of Rock- Steel range for sale, $15. Inquire 635 East Park Street. Itp Household furniture for sale Mrs.

Frank Harder, 117 West Church Street. It Upright piano for sale. Good condition, attractive price. Call at 211 Frederick Street, Flemington. a20-2tp 1930 Ford roadster for sale.

$135 to quick buyer. Excellent condition. Apply 306 North Grove Street or phone 8C2-J. For sale, two 9x12 rugs, one dresser and stand. Inquire 109 Mill Street.

Antique chest of drawers for sale, solid cherry wood; also old fashion mirror to match. Inquire 224 Pearl Street. Elliot residence for sale, 199 South Fairview Street. Large lot. Inquire W.

B. Elliot. Household furniture for sale. Mrs. Frank Harder, 117 West Church Street Seven room house for sale with all conveniences.

water heat, large garage. E. D. Shaffer, 108 West-Park Street. a7-12tp For Rent Second floor apartment for rent.

Blackburn Apartments. Inquire Dr. Blackburn. Three or four room furnished apartment wanted to rent. Write Box E-662, care this office.

ford, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Karchner, Mill Hall.

Girls Enjoy Camping A group of girls left today for a camping party at Mountain View along the Bucktail Trail, with Mrs. Osborne as chaperone. Members of the party are Ruth Myers, Faye Thiel, Guila Sheats, Mary Jane, McCloskey, Kathryn Hemberger, Smah first floor apartment for 1 Tpnf IVonrlv nanornrt till fnmrein Marion Osborne and Freda Convenient second floor apartment for rent. No one but quiet adult family need apply. Possession October 1.

George O. Klepper, 45 Pearl Street. Faulkner. (Richard Crispen) CLASS HOLDS OUTING AT KELLER COTTAGE About 65 members and guests attended an outing of the Men's Bible Class of St. Luke's Reformet Church at the cottage of Carrol.

W. Keller at Mackeyville yester-i day. The team headed by M. A Burkett was the winner in a baseball game. Softball and quoit and horseshoe pitching were enjoyed NEIGHBORLY NEIGHBORS Trademark Rutlstsred U.

a Patent By Oscar Hitt HENRY, WHO IS THAT' BLONDE AT THE OTHER. TABLE SHE KEERS LOOKING OVER. AS IF SHE KNEW YOU 1 KNOW THE SHE'S ONE OF THOSE YORK CHICKENS WHO THINKS ALL THE GUYS WHO COME FROM MAINE OUGHT TO BE DUBBED MANIACS' THERE HE IS, RUBBERiNj OVER THIS WAY Lock Haven Hospital Notes Edward Smith, 129 East Bald Eagle Street; Laurette Bittner, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bittner, Beech Creek; Mrs.

John Mitterling, Beech Creek, and Fred Ludwig, of Republic, were admitted this morning to the Lock Haven Hospital for surgical treat- 10, son of Mr. and ment. Fred Yost, Mrs. Harry Yost, Mill Hall, R. and Mrs.

Clark Allen, Farrandsville, were admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Celebrates 89th Birthday Mrs. John T. Logue today quietly celebrated her 89th birthday at her home; Beliefonte Avenue, and received the congratulations of her friends. Lightning Kills Youth PITTSBURGH.

Lightning killed Lewis Haag, 19, of Lewistown, at Punxsutawney. Doomed Boy Saved in Fire WILKES-BARRE. (IF). Nine year old Benny Hendricks, whose 30dy is hardening from a rare disease, was carried to safety from lis burning home at nearby Larksville. Farm Calendar rent.

Newly papered, all conven- Legal Bids wanted. The Board of Education through the Building Committee will receive bids for laying floor in Junior High School gymnasium, gas stove, window shades for Junior High School, electrical wiring, emergency lighting equipment, fire alarm, etc. Specifications may be secured at the office of the superintendent of schools. H. W.

Swope, chairman. Administrator's Notice Estate of Anna C. Reeder, late of the City of Lock Haven, Clinton County, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration in the above named estate have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims or demands against said estate to make known the same without delay. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOCK HAVEN, Administrator Lock Haven, Penna.

M. E. HAGGERTY, Attorney, Lock Haven, Penna. Card of Thanks Jesse Rippey and family wish to thank all neighbors and friends for kindness extended during their recent bereavement; also for the beautiful floral tributes and the use of cars. Itp Financial QUICK CASH J300 or less aulckly and a year or longer to repay.

PERSONAL FINANCE CO. Room 30. S41 Pine St. WHlti msnnrt Pi. Phnnn 9 I I Wanted Heating furnace wanted, about 1.800 feet of radiation capacity.

State age, condition and price, Box 397, Lock Haven, Pa. a20-3t Girl or woman wanted for eral housework in family of two. Give references, state wages required. Write Box E-661, this paper. al8-Stp Wanted, handy man, middle-age, for general work.

Apply Beck Farm, Mackeyville. Experienced beauty operator wanted. Phone 504 or call personally at 223 East Main Street. al8-3tp Girl for general housework wanted. State references.

Write Box E-663, care this paper. Business Service Lock Haven jtorate Co. Goods called (01 and delivered, careful handling, safe storage, reasonat'e charges. Box 486. Phono 502, j7-tf Or.

Keiinald B. Miller. D.S. Chlrapodlit Foot Specialist Office bnura: 19 to 12 A. 1 to M.

Tuesday Thursday. Saturday overlings. 7 to 8 Other houra bv aDDofntmeot. Phono 138. Martin Theatre Bulldini Lock Haven, Pa.

EXPERT Battery, Inition. Starter, Generator and Magneto Kepairlnt A. V. BEKKY SON ELECTRIC SERVICE 218 Vesper St. Phone 631-B I BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR AT PAYS Timely Reminders from the Pennsylvania College--- School of A-ricuIture Improve Damaged New clover and grass seeding which has suffered damage from heat and drouth may be improved this month by sewing additional seed on the thin spots or by disc- ing the stubble and reseeding completely.

Medium red clover, alsike clover, and timothy can be used. The cultipacker will help to firm the seedbed. Changes Made in important changes have been i made in the rules governing ex- hibits of dairy cattle at the Penn- i sylvania Farm Show. One deals with the requirements on freedom from Bang's disease and the other relates to the base date for computing the ages of show cattle. Farm Publications new farm publications have been issued recently by the Experiment Station and Extension Service of the Pennsylvania State College.

A list of all available agricultural publications can be obtained by writing to the Mailing Room, Agriculture Building, State College, Pa. To Have Field will have a field day at iie Pennsylvania State College Thursday, in the breeding of vegetable strains and varieties, tests on fer- and gardening methods and equipment will be seen. Save Injured fruit were injured by the extreme- -cold weather last winter. Where the bark has curled up the tree should be painted. In some cases injured parts of the tree will have to be cut away and bridge- grafting used to save the tree.

Prone Climbing; out the old canes to make room for the new growth. Send Them Back to School In a Mood With Brown's Smart New Styles For a Footing Again We Offer Still Greater Shoe. Values! AND WITH BOTH SCR06SIMS AND PETERS DETERMINED OUTDO EACH OTHER. IN AM ORGY OF WILD SPENDING, MONEY WENT INTO CIRCULATION FASTER THAN SAND THROUGM. A SIEVE MAN WANTED Have you had to readjust your financial affairs because of business conditions, salary reduction, or loss of position? If you find yourself In any one of these situations we want to talk with you.

This position is of a permanent nature with an organization that is highly successful by any standard of comparison. Arrangements for interview should be made at once by letter, stating age, previous business experience, married or single, address, and phone number. Replies will be answered immediately and treated in strict confidence. WHITE BOX E-648 Care The Lock Haven Express Children's Misses' Growing Girls Little Gents' Youths' Boys' Styles Straps-Oxfords-Shoes Built for Active Feet $1.49 1 and $-1 .99 1 a pair Sizes Child's" to Girls' SizeS Every Style Others 89c and $1 Oxfords or High Shoes They Stand the Knocks $1 .69 1 and $1 .99 1 a pai? Sizes Gents 9 to Big Boys' 6 Hosiery 15c to 35c See Our East Shoe Values! OWN' BOOT SHOP 129 E. Main St.

(Next to Wards) BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR AT PAYS Lock Haven, Pa,.

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