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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
ira Griffin Valves Examination

Sheriff c. B. Henery went to
Glouster Monday and arrested Ira
Griffin who was charged with being
implicated in the theft of auto ac-
cessories from John Ball and Ray
mond Robinson of Homer township.
When arraigned before Lawrence
Seaman he waived examination, and
was bound over to the grand jury
under bond of $500. Being unable
to furnish bond, he is in jail. 1t
will be recalled that Fred McCon-
aha who is Griffin's father-in-law
Tod Dickens and Lee Love were in
the same miXup. McConaha was
found guilty in common pleas court,
but because of Judge Finley's illness
had never been sentenced, and is in
jail. Ii Judge Finley is able to hold
court this forenoon he will sentence
all parties named, excepting possibly
Love.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Rufus Brown. To Wed. Saturday

Mr.. Rufus Brown, Jr., of Holyoke,
Mass, arrived here Tuesday, and
Wednesday in company with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Brown, and
sister Miss Catherine Brown, left
for Milwaukee, Wis, where he will
be united in marriage Saturday af--
ternoon to Miss Helen Simonson.
The~ceremony will be performed at
4 o'clock, at the University club. Mr..
and Mrs Brown and daughter Cath
crime Brown will stop in Chicago,
and Miss Patricia Shockey and Miss
Eunice Henery of Chicago will like
ly accompany them to Milwaukee for
the wedding. Rufus K. Brown, jr,
will not stop in Chicago, but goes on
to Milwaukee where he will give q
bachelor" dinner, Friday.
Mr.. Brown and bride will leave on
a wedding trip, and plan to later Wis
it here. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and
daughter Miss Catherine will visit
for few days in Chicago, following
the wedding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

MT. and MIS-. Fl. Fl. H1lI ceIe-
brated their 25th wedding anniver-
sary at their home here Sunday,
very pleasantly. Besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill, their four children-Ted,
Emma and Louella Hill of the home,
and Mrs. Homer Davis, and her hus-
band and three children of Water
ford, were present; also Mrs. Hills
father Fred Ullman of Waterford,
and Mr.. Hills mother, of McCon-
nelsville. A fine chicken dinner was
served, and the occasion was most
enjoyable one for ALL
The marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hill occurred at Rinard Mills n
Monroe county, near the Washington
county line.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
NO ENVELOPES FURNISHED TO
REPORT CLUB MEETINGS

We have been asked if this office
furnishes stamped envelopes to
those reporting club meetings. In
reply to the inquiry will state that
We do not. We would suggest that
those wishing to report club meet
ings, and such things, can hand re-
port to our regular correspondents,
TO be mailed with their items, to this
office. II it is desired that such no.
tices do not appear with correspond
ence, please SO indicate. Many club
reporters send their reports to us di-
rect. However, please keep in mind
that we do not furnish stamped en-
yelopes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Receives 10 Wear Medal

Tuesday evening at Corinthian
lodge No. Ill, F. & A. M, Mr.. E. j.
Arrick who has been a member Of
Corinthian lodge for 50 years was
presented a $50 year medal" The
presentation speech was made by
Atty G. O. McGonagle, and Mr.. Ar
James Crisman who has been a
Mason since the year 1871, and was
to have received medal Tuesday
night, was not able to be@resent,
and he will be presented his medal
later.
Following the medal presenta
ton, light refreshments were served
in the dining room
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
New Money July 10

II. Ross AXE, treasurer of Ohio,
announces that the new currency
adopted by the government, will go
into circulation on Wednesday, July
10. The old larger notes will con-
tlnue to be used until unfit for cir
culatlon. The new currency will be
SIX and five sixteenths inches long
and two and eleven sixteenths inches
wide. 1t will be printed in colors Of
black faces and green backs. First
bills to be issued will be from ST to
$50, with larger bills at later date
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Miss Roxie Leggett Dies

Roxie Leggett, whose critical ILL
ness had been mentioned from time
to time in this paper, passed away
Sunday morning about IL o'clock.
Death was due to stomach and heart
trouble. She was 65 years of age,
and was the last of family of sew
en- children, born to the late Hiram
and Amy Henery Leggett. She was
born near Hooksburg, and spent
much of her life in that vicinity.
For more than year past she made
her home with her niece Mrs. Fred
curing at the Baker home.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Baker home, conducted by Rev E.
r. Kendle of the Main Street Church
of Christ Interfhent was made in
the McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

The death of Otis Hanson, aged
"a years, of the Plantsville vicinity,
occurred at about 8 80 o'clock We'd
nesday morning as the result of in
Juries he sustained the night before
while engaged in working in a mine
He is survived by his wife who was
Irene Bingham, and two year old
child; also his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hanson and six brothers and
five sisters, all of the Plantsville TO-
cality.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Heads Cleveland Music Festival

Fridays Cleveland Plain Dealer
carried the picture of Clarence Met
calf of Cleveland, and the news
that he is president of the Cleve-
land music festival, to be given at
the Cleveland public hall, June ~
1919.
Mr.. Metcalf holds the position of
business manager of the Cleveland
DubIic library
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Greisheimer-Gray Wedding


GAINESVILLE papers carried in SUBJ
stance the following account of the
Greisheimer-Gray wedding:
The wedding of Miss Wava Gray,
former GAINESVILLE girl, and Conrad
place Saturday in Trinity Cathe-
dral, Cleveland, with only relatives
and a few close friends present.
The bride was given in marriage by
Alexander Gibbs. Cleveland, close
friend of the Gray family. She wore
an ensemble of poudre blue chiffon,
with velvet coat and accessories OF
sun-tan. Breakfast was served at
the home of Mr.. Greisheimer's sis
ter, Mrs. Vincent Palminso, Cleve-
land. Later, Mr.. and Mrs. Greis-
heimer left for trip through New
York and the New England states
and after July s they will be at
home at 2009 Myrtle avenue. For
travelling Mrs. Greisheimer wore
navy blue. Until two years ago the
bride was resident of GAINESVILLE.
She is a graduate of Lash high
school, of Akron university, Akron,
and attended the University of
Michigan. After graduating from
AKRON university, she spent some
time in travel and was in California
during the winter. She has taught
in GAINESVILLE and Akron public
schools, and is a member of St.
James Episcopal church and of the
Order of Eastern Star. Mr.. Greis-
heimer. the son of Mrs. Josephine
Chillicothe, is asso-
ciated with the Samuel Ungerleider
stock exchange in Masonic temple.
He is member of German Evan
gelical church, and is a Mason. Mrs.
Greisheimer is popular in Akron as
we'll as in GAINESVILLE, and since the
announcement of her engagement
she has been honor guest at a num-
ber of parties.
The bride is a granddaughter of
Mrs. John M. Betz of McConnels.
vile; also granddaughter of Mrs.
Mary Chambers, recently of McCon-
now of Meigs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Fred Dover To MayO Clinic

has not been in good health for
some time, leaves today, in COM
pany with his wife, for Rochester,
Mimi, where he will enter the
Mayo Bros. clinic for observation
and treatment. Mr.. Dover's condi-
tion remains much the same.
They will go by auto, and Mr..
Herbert Manly of Malta will drive
them through,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

cutter, and Edith Newsom, Malta,
bookkeeper, daughter of Clyde and
Anna Wetherell Newsom, Rev. E. +.
Kendle.
John Dana Martin, student, Nc
trude Ross Martin, and Mary Eliza
beth Hartley, nurse, McConnelsville,
daughter OF John and Sylvia Shute
Hartley, Rev. O.. j. Moore.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Lizzie S. Alderman and husband
to Rocky Glen sanatorium, 1T acre,
Morgan township, 81. (Former store
building.)
C. L. Burgoon to l.. S. Burgoon
ct al, AZ acres, Deerfield township,
affidavit for transfer. Clara A. Bur-
goon ct al to Chas. Burgoon, 4 41s
acres, Deerfield, 81. Martha and
John Bateson to Chas. Burgoon, A II
acres, Deerfield, 81. Chas. l.. Bur-
goon to Joe. M. Edgell, Az acres,
Deerfeld, 81.
Abraham and Addie Bennett to
Roy C. McCurdy and wife, IL acre,
Deavertown, 81.
Albert Ellis and wife to The Ohio
Fuel Gas Co, acres, lease, Malta
township.
Arthur Hosom to Alvin Lambson
ct al, 6.55 acres, Windsor, 81.
Rachel E. Strickling to John A.
Strickling, 47.20 acres, Windsor, 81.
Roger Williams ct al to Chas. L.
Burgoon, 4 " acres. Deerfield, ST..
Guy Massey ct al to C. N. Gullett.
S6.74 acres, Penn, $40. sr
T. W. Garrett ct al to Peter G.
Black, IT'S acres, Bristol, $4,000.
Perley Phillis ct al to r. e. Nor
ris, 1880 acres, Center, ST..
Eva Roberts ct al to VIM. A. Car
fu Ch aot npH i'll 1nf0 As sN'
80 0-t4-'A. s-0e@s L. III nr4F .1ai
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
NIartin-HartIey

Wednesday evening Mr.. John
Dana Martin and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Hartley were united in mar
riage, here, at the parsonage of the
Methodist Episcopal church, by Rev.
O. j. Moore. Mr.. Martin is the only
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin OF
Kennebec HILL His wife who former
tly resided in Athens county, has
been employed at Rocky Glen sana-
torium. Their plans for the future
are not complete.
The Democrat along with many
other friends extends congratula-
tiOnS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Attended Commencement

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Lowell and
sons Earl and John attended COM
mencement at Delaware Tuesday,
when Mr.. and Mrs. Lovell's oldest
son Edwin graduated from Ohio
Wesleyan University. Mr.. Lowell is
not fully decided what line of work
he will take up, having several
propositions under consideration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Friends Service Here

Walter Edgerton and two other
members of the Friends denomina-
ton, from Barnesville, who had
been visiting Carl Patterson at
Chesterhill, held services here at
the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday evening. While at Chester
hill they expressed a desire to hold
services somewhere in McConnels-
vile, and arrangements were made
to hold them at the place named.
Walter Edgerton was the preacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
FROM ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

Mrs. Edith Deedrick, wife of
Howard B. Deedrick of this place,
and who resides on Kennebec hill,
is at Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE,
in critical condition, as the result
of self-infiicted bullet wound in
her breast.
Tuesday morning about 1880
O'Clock, following difference with
her husband, it is stated, in which
she became very angry, she ran up
yer shot herself, the bullet passing
just above her heart, and lodging
below her shoulder Her husband
rushed up stairs. The wounded
woman was able to descend the
stairs, but collapsed as soon as she
reached the first floor. A doctor
was summoned, who arrived In a
very few minutes, and Mrs. John
Sherman, their nearest neighbor,
was also called. In the presence of
the parties named, Mrs. Deedrick
exonerated her husband, stating
that she had shot herself, and later
stated that she was very sorry for
what she had done. The Fisher
ambulance was called and she was
rushed to Bethesda hospital, Zanes.
vile, where she has since been.
Mrs. Deedrick was before her
marriage Miss Edith TAFT, and prior
to her marriages to Mr.. Deedrick
last August, she had been employed
as nurse at Rocky Glen sanatorium.
Her home was in Pittsburgh. Since
their marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Deed
rick have resided with Mr.. Deed
rick's mother Mrs Flora Deedrick.
The latter was in Mt. Vernon visit
ing her son Mr.. Francis Deedrick
at the time her daughter in-law at
tempted to take her life.
Mrs. Deedrick has many friends
here, who were greatly shocked on
learning of the tragedy
The latest word from the hospital
is to the effect that while her con
dition is critical, she has a fighting
chance. She is reported this morn
ing as having had a fairly good
night. Her left lung is collapsed
and the lower part of the lung cav
ity is filled with blood. She remains
conscious and has been so at all
times.
Mr.. Deedrick is at her bedside,
and his mother and brother and
some of her home relatives from
Pittsburgh have also been with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Elder NORM To Dedicate Church

Elder G. Fl. NORM OF Malta VIII
preach the dedicatory sermon at the
new Church of Christ edifice at New
Lexington, on Sunday morning, July
7. He will also hold special meeting
at that church, for a week, which
will be continuation of the dedica-
tiOn exercises.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Mrs. Raymond GRAY BETTER

Mrs. Raymond Gray of this place
who was taken to Bethesda hospital
Friday night, suffering with appen-
dicitis, and was in very critical
condition for several days, is much
better and believed to be out of dan
ger. Her appendix which had burst
was not removed, and a drainage
tube was put in to draw the pus
away.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Home Economics Teacher Employed

At meeting of the M. C M. board
of education Monday night, Miss
Grace Beckwith of Malta was en-
ployed as home economics teacher in
the high school here, to succeed
Miss Bertha Patton, whose resigna-
tion takes effect June "a. Miss Beck
with is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Beckwith of Malta. She ia
graduate of M. &c NJ high school,
and of Ohio State University For
the past two years she has success
fully taught economics in the Glous-
ter schools, and had been re-employ.
ed there for the coming year.
Miss Patton will do extension
work. One vacancy yet remains in
the local schools, that of music
teacher, to succeed Ramon Current.
We understand that there are num-
Der of applicants for the place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
MANY One Lieht Offenders

1t is apparent that a number fail
ed to heed our warning last week,
to watch their headlights to see that
both bulbs were burning. Over the
week end quite number were hailed
before Mayor Shafer on the charge
named and were each given a fine
of 81 and costs, amounting in all to
1910 eateh
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Visit Gettysburg

Mr.. w. G.. Miller of Malta accom-
panied Messrs. Stone, Fox and
Howard Henery, all railroad men,
of GAINESVILLE, on an auto trip to
Gettysburg. They left Malta Satur-
day night about l o'clock, and re-
turned home Tuesday about noon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Attended q r. 6. Inspection

Mesdames Edna Betz, Stella Dur
bin, Mabel Thomas and Edna Wal
pole attended the O. E. S. inspec-
tion Wednesday night at Stockport.
The same women plan to go to West
Lafayette Friday night, to attend in
spection. The Grand Worthy Matron
will be present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Strikes Big Gas Well

The Kemroe Gas Co. drilled in
we'll No. 2, Tuesday, on the Frank
Dawson place, near Westland, which
it is estimated will produce 100000
cubic feet. This well is in the sec
ond Berea Their first well was to
the shallow sand, and is a fair pro-
ducer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Strike Great Gasser AT Westland
Tho Ohio E.lnl Con, M NY d..illnd

The Ohio Fuel Company drilled
in Wednesday gas well on the
Arch Hummel farm, near Westland,
which makes what is estimated to
be 100000 feet. 1t was found in
the second Berea sand, at a depth of
between 1900 and 400 feet. This
well is on what is better known as
the Lewis Hummel farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Breaks Both Arms

The seven year old son of John
bennett, who resides in what is
termed the Luther Woodward house
on Lemon Hill, fell from cherry
tree the first of the week and broke
both bones in his left arm, and one
bone In the right arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Attending Grand Lodge I. o. o. F.

Mr.. Frank W. Kuntz of Malta
left Monday for New Philadelphia,
where he goes as the representative
of the 10th district, l. 0. o. f. He
was accompanied by Mr.. C. w
Johnson of Washington county,
who represents district No. 70.
They plan to return Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
At The Churches
Main Street Church Of Christ

Morning worship and communion
Nat $50. Bible school at 1890.
Floyd Cramblit. superintendent. Ev-
ening service at 7:30. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening, at 7:30-
Change of services on account OF
convention at Bristol-E. F. Ken
die, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at 9.15.
Morning worship at 1890. Subject
of sermon, Christ as a Religious
Teacher John 7:46. Evening
worship at 1880, following the Chris
tian Endeavor hour. Subject of SER
mon for the evening, 1.-THE Judg-
ment." Prayer meeting on We'd
nesday night, 7:30.-L. B. Douglas,
pastor.
Malta Methodist Church
Church school at 9:15. Church
service at 1920 Children's day
service and program and baptism OF
infants. Evening service at 7:3O.
Sermon by the pastor. Mid-week
service, Wednesday, at 1880. Mems
Bible class banquet, Thursday, at
$50. A cordial invitation is given
to all services.--G. d. Clifford. pas
tor.
McKendree Charge
Worship at McKendree at 1890.
No service at Lebanon or Emery. be-
cause of the county Sunday school
association at Bristol church. Chill
dren's day exercises at Wesley
Chapel, at p. m. All welcome.-B.
A. Sherwin, pastor
PennsviIIe Circuit
Pennsville, Sunday school at $50
a. m. Bailey's, Sunday school at
9:15 a. m. Todds, Sunday school at
$50 a. m. No preaching, June 23,
on account of Sunday school con-
vention, at Bristol Presbyterian
church. Everybody come and bring a
lunch for dinner and supper, and
stay for all the sessions-E A.
Martin, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school at 9:15 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 10:30. Vesper SER
vice at GAS p. M The pastor will
preach morning and eyening.-O j.
Moore, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15. No
church services on account of the
county Sunday school convention
at Bristol Presbyterian church, all
day Sunday.
Church Of Christ
(Seventh Street)
Bible study at $50. Morning
worship at 10:30. Leader, John
Miller. Evening service at 1880.
You are invited to these services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Rather Warm Weather

Tuesday here at the government
station the temperature registered
90. and Wednesday it reached "a. A
shower in the afternoon was follow
ed. by cooler weather.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Bound Over To Grand Jurv

Mr.. VIM. Knox of this place waiv-
ed examination Monday when ar
raigned before Lawrence Seaman, j.
p, on the charge of "menacing with
shotgun" and was bound over to
the grand jury, under bond of $500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Attending Maccabee Convention

Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Shinn and
Mr. Clarence Matson of this place
ieIt wednesday for Cedar Point, to
attend the state convention of the
Maccabees. Mr.. Matson is the dele
gate from the local order. They
plan to return Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Thrown From Load or Hay

Mr.. VIM. Parmiter fell Monday
from a load of hay. when it upset,
injuring his shoulder, neck. and side.
However no bones were broken. >
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Mrs. Dearinger Very Low

Mrs. Mary pearinger whose ILL.,
ness has been mentioned from time
to time in this paper, is now very
low. She is at the home OF her
daughter Mrs. Boyd Divers, Of
Du6kh Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Threatened With Mastoid

Mrs. Geo. D. Wagner (Lucille
FarrelD of this place, who has been
suffering with sinus involvement,
following the grip, is now threaten
ed with mastoid trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

Mrs. Ona Warne of near Meigs.
left Tuesday for Lowell, Fla, where
she will make an Indefinite stay
with her cousin Mrs. Mertie Spur
rier, who is In poor health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Jesse Sherman About The Same

Mr.. Jesse Sherman, Civil war SOL
dier, of this place, whose illness
with kidney trouble was noted last
week, remains about the same, and
is in a rather critical condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

Mrs. z. e. Hughes of near Eagle
port, who suffered stroke several
weeks ago, remains in a critical con-
dition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

Phil H. Sheridan, w. r. c., No.
124, held their annual decoration
day services for deceased members.
on Flag day, June Ia. The ritualis-
tic service was held at the grave
of Mrs. Hulda Dupuie, the former
patriotic instructor of the corns.
Following this, the graves of 2s
former members were beautifully
decorated with flowers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

Mrs. Roy Gay who is at Bethesda
nospltai, GAINESVILLE, recovering from
an operation, Is doing well, and may
De able TO be brought to her home
here this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Mrs. J. M. Betz sprains Ankle


Whites descending stairs Tuesday
evening, Mrs. J.. M. Betz of this
place badly sprained her ankle,
when her heel slipped. The injury is
quite nainful
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20
Death Toll
June Is to 20.

ROxie Leggett, McCOnneIsviHe.
Thos. Brothers, Young Hickory.
Mrs. Rachel L. Douth, Chesterhia.
Otis Hanson, Plantsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-20

Bible study at $50. Morning
worship at 10:30. Leader, John
Miller. Evening service at 1880.
You are invited to these services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-03
CRADLE H. MITCHELL
WINS C. M. T. C. HONOR
Central High Band Captain Is
Presented With Watch
at Fort Eusus.

Cradle H Mitchell. Is years old, 904
Rittenhouse street. student leader and
captain of the winning Central High
School Band in cadet corps COMPETE
ton. has been presented with
wrist watch at Fort Eustis. Va. for
showing the greatest improvement dur
ing the last week of training of any
first year C. M. T. c. student.
Young Mitchell is the son of MIR. and
Mrs. Charles L. Mitchell. He was
graduated from Central High School
this year and expects TO enter Lehigh
University, at Bethlehem, Pa, in the
Fall.
Engraved on the wrist watch is &C.
M. T. C. 1929. Best Basic, Officers 32Oth
Infantry" He won the award over 10
other basic Students" as the first year
men in training at Fort Eustis are
called The watch was offered by the
32Oth Infantry, Army Reserve, Ito the
first year C. M. T. C. student who dur
ing the last week Of camp showed the
greatest military progress. The presen-
tation was made at the parade yester-
day afternoon.
The 32Oth Infantry. in command OF
Lieut.. Col William H. England. Is
Washington unit OF the 8Oth DIVISION.