The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-01-27

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a man of sterling worth, therefore
"Be it Resolved, that this associa-
ton go on record as being deeply ap.
preciative OF our game protector s
services and that the Knox County
Fish & Game association as an organ.
ization and the individual members
thereof hereby pledge Mr.. Conover
their unqualified support in the fur
tkerance of his work in connection
with the duties of his Office, and
"Re it Further Resolved, That a
copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this meeting, and
also published in the Mt. Vernon
newspapers, and that copies be placed
in the hands Of Mr.. Conover, Mr.. L.
j. Tabor, head of the Agricultural de-
partrent of the state Of Ohio, and
Mr. A. c. Baxter, chief of the Fish
and Game bureau of the State Agri-
cultural department" The resolu-
ton was adopted unanimously and
with enthusiasm.
Another Resolution
Another resolution also was report
ed and read by Chairman RUSSELL It
is:
Whereas, the work of this associa-
tion during the. past year has been of
a character most beneficial to the in
terest of Knox county men and women
who love the out of doors, the out
standing features of this work being
the establishing and partial stocking
of county game preserve. the stock
ing of Knox county streams with
game fish, the furtherance of friend
ly relationships between the sports
men and the farmers, and the forma-
ton of two sportsmen's organizations
closely allied with this association;
and
Whereas, this program of work
has been completed through the un-
tiring efforts and devotion of the Of
|flcers of this association in conjunc.
ti0n with those of our game protectar;
Therefore, HNs
"Be it Resolved, That the thanks OF
this association are due and are heres
by extended to the officers of the as
sociation and to all individuals whd
have assisted them carrying out
this program of work"
This resolution also was adopted
unanimously and with enthusiasm
Continuing the business session, an
amendment to the associations con-
stitution reducing the annual dues
from 81 to soc was adopted. The
president also was instructed to ap-
point committee to cooperate with
the Mt. Vernon Rifle & Revolver club
in leasing quarters for club rooI:.
Membership Pledges
The attention of the company was
called by President Van Voorhis to
membership pledges at each place
and a request was made that they
sign them and give them to the men,
bership committee with the annual
dues, Subsequently the tellers re-
ported to President Van Voorhis that
143 applications had been signed and
given in. This is 10 more than the
total membership of the association
for last year.
1t was voted to continue the assoc
iation's affiliation with the League of
Ohio Sportsmen.
Officers Elected
The annual election of officers be-
ing held resulted as follows:
President-James s. McCrackin.
Vice Pres.-Harry s. Bum.
Secy.-Treas.--Hoy LIZ Russell.
Mr.. McCrackin sought to decline
the election. but the members refused
to give his declihation any consider.
alton.
President Van Voorh's presented
and introduced Hoy l.. Russell as the
toastmaster In this capacity, Mr..
Russell quite distinguished himself.
kilograms Read
President Van Voorhis read a num-
ber of kilograms sent to him by men,
bers who, for reasons given in the
messages, were unable to attend the
4, banquet. Among these were John
Woolison, r, r. Warner, J. S. Nc
Crackin. Max Sullivan, Wilbur Van.
Horn, Charles Fletcher, Lee Dial and
Carl Van voorhis.1g ia
l. S. Myers Speaks
Toastmaster Russell presented as
the chief speaker of the evening l. S.
Myers, former mayor of Akron and
now president of the League of Ohio
Sportsmen. Among the first things
he did was to compliment the mem
| bers of the association upon their