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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Deaths s Toll
June 20 to "a

Jun6 70 10 ~
Mrs. Alveretta Orndorf, Hollister.
Mrs. Louisa Stedman, Glouster.
q. o. Pape, Washington county.
Millard Williams, Union Hill.
Jesse Sherman, McConnelsville.
John T. Hoops, Oregon.
Mrs. T. I. Mercer, Stockport.
Mrs. Alice Spencer, Flora, Ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

The Malta restaurant is installing
new Russ fountain-iceless type,
and strictly modern and up-to-dare
in every respect. Their opening will
be Saturday of this week, at which
time they will give free samples of
Imperial ice cream, which is served
at that restaurant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Birch A Busy Man

Because of the very heavy demand
for tickets to "Birch's Farewell
American Appearance" and in or
der that no one may be disappoint-
ed, which would have been the case
with but single night, the Ameri-
can Legion which is sponsoring the
affair, has prevailed upon Mr..
Birch to give two performances
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2
and g. This promises to be much
more than a Morgan county affair
Many from outside have signified
their intention to be present. The
GAINESVILLE papers have caught the
spirit and are boosting the occasion.
Last Sundays Times Signal devoted
half page to Mr.. Birch and his
farewell appearance here.
Mr.. Birch is the busiest man III
the state, getting ready for his fare
well appearance here, and in getting
things shaped UP for his trip abroad.
Last week he was in Cincinnati on
business, and he has accepted an in
yitation to be present Friday nigh;
of this week, at the Virginia hotel
| Columbus, at the convention of the
| Howard Thurston magic club This
| Columbus organization has % mem
bers.
Just how soon Mr. Birch leaves
on his trip abroad is not exactly de.
cided His manager is w. S. Becker
of Steubenville, and his booking
agent is Felix BIei, who is perhaps
the most noted booking agent in the
country. He was Dante's booking
agent some years ago, when on his
| world tour. Arrangements have
just been completed whereby Mr.
Fred Whitehouse, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. d. Whitehouse of this place
will go with the party abroad and
will assist Mr.. Birch, and others
! will be added to the force" after
they land on foreign soil.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

While at his work at the Malta
Manufacturing plant Tuesday, EN-
met Cramblit of Malta caught his
right hand in a saw. receiving a bad
cut in the end OF his thumb.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Mrs. 7. i. Mercer Dies At Stockport

l. u.
Mrs. Letitia Mercer, aged 10
years, wife of I. /. Mercer, mention
of whose illness has been made
from time to time in this paper,
passed away at the family home,
Stockport, Wednesday evening about
5 O'Clock Death was due to diabetes
and complications, and for some
time her condition had been critical.
She was daughter of the late
James and Martha Balm Bishop and
was born Dec II, 1858, near
Hooksburg Her entire life was
spent in Morgan county. On Oct. 20,
1883, she was married to Anson
Scott. His death occurred May s,
1903. Her second marriage was to
T. l. Mercer, March 21, 1907, who
survives. She also leaves one broth
er Wesley Bishop, sr., who resides
on the old Bishop homestead, he be-
ing the only one now living of a
family of ten children. While hav-
ing no children of her own, the de-
ceased took into her own home and
reared niece and nephew-Mrs.
Bertha Patterson of this place, and
Thos. Bishop of Cleveland, and she
was everything to them that good
mother would be to her own chill
dren For a number of years Mrs
Mercer made this place her home,
owning and residing where Mr. True
Ridgley now lives, and was at that
place when married to Mr.. Mercer.
Later they lived in Malta, selling
their property there to B. III. Wiley
and F. H. Kuntz. From there they
went to what is now the B. A. Carr
farm near Stockport, residing there
until they sold it, and then moved to
Stockport, where her home has
since been. Mrs. Mercer was a good,
kindly, woman who leaves many
warm friends. She was member of
the Christian church, and while here
was prominent in the Main Street
Church of Christ, and was active in
the Christian church at Stockport,
so long as her health permitted.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at the
home. Interment will be made in
the cemetery at the Windsor Baptist
church --
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Miss Stalker Will Teach At Glouster

Miss Helen. Stalker of this place,
who recently graduated from the
o. S. IT,, has been employed to teach
home economics in the GlousteI
school. She succeeds Miss Grace
Beekwith who will teach in M. & M.
high school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Dean Walker, the step-son of
Carl Walker of Upper Malta, re-
ceived a painful cash in his head
Tuesday when he was struck with
horseshoe while engaged in playing
the game
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Mrs. Fannie Gorrel of Columbus
has been visiting her daughter Mrs,
Maurice AScher here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Mrs. Raymond Finley Operated Upon
Mrs. Raymond Finley of Malta un-
derwent an operation Tuesday at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for APP
pendicitis. Her condition is salts
factory
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Ross of Ath-
ems came Wednesday for a brief Wis
it here with their son and daughter
in-law Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Ross.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
BOOSTING THE CHAUTAUQUA

Every five years the guarantee
for Chautauqua has to be renewed.
This is renewal year, and the man
agement is making drive to in
crease the list of guarantors. They
have met with almost unanimous
success in the solicitation for the
guarantee, proving to their satisfac-
tion that very great majority of
the people want the Chautauqua,
and are willing to- stand behind it
with their influence and their money
if necessary. When the canvass is
completed. the names of the guar
antOrs will be published.
Do not wait to be solicited, but
caH on the president, S. c. White.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Elsewhere in this issue is noted
that Atty c. HI. Fouts and daughter
Mrs. Louise Biggs are leaving today
on pleasure trip to Washington,
d. c. Later arrangements are that
DR.. and Mrs. ID. G.. Ralston, Mrs.
Ralston's sisters Mrs. Louise Biggs
and Mrs. Eugene Bell, and their
father C. HI. Fouts, will leave this
afternoon for Washington, in the
Ralston auto. They expect to be
gone about week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Presbyterian Church
BristoI-DeerfieId Churches

Rev. A. NJ. Forester of the Ohio
Presbyterian Synodical Staff, Column
bus, will speak at the Deerfield
Presbyterian church at p. m. next
Sunday, and at the Bristol Presby-
terian church at s p. m. Every
member of these churches is urged
to be present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27

Blue Rock, son of George and Ber-
tha Bell Yerian, and Alice Margaret
Bone, of McConnelsville, teacher,
daughter of Clyde M. and Nellie NJ.
Smith Bone. Rev. J. M. Shafer is
named as officiating minister
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-27
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS MEET

The commissioners met Saturday
and ordered the purchase of ten bar
rels of bridge paint, at S5c per gal
lon, from The Marietta Paint Co..
The bond of w. H. Norm, III the
sum of 100000 as county treasur-
er, is approved. His bondsmen are;
B. S. Harris, M. M. Richardson, Har-
ry G. Allen, T. w. Garrett, Draper
Vanfossen and j. X. Bingham.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18
Class Prophecy
 by Evelyn Copeland

On the 2nd of Sol 1929 Professor x. K. Vator was busy in his office six floors below Broadway's traffic. He had just returned from the scene of his recent excavations among the ruins of New Britain, Connecticut Now he was searching through the contents of 8 metal chest which he had brought back with him. Sud- denly his eye fell upon . newspaper yellowed with age. He exclaimed in wild excitement
 My soul What have I here!!"
 The professors cry brought the occupants of the adjoining offices rushing to his side. All were eager to hear the result of the great mans work. In answer to their excited queries he explained:
 This is New Britain daily news paper dated January 1, 1854. It contains summary of the outstand- ing events of the year 1953 Listen!
 The year 1853 saw the inaugura- tion of the first woman president of the United States, Miss Doris M. Nanderbrouk and vice president Miss Gertrude Erickson. both of New Britain. Chief Justice Francis Skelly administered the oath of office.
 Two distinguished engineers sons of New Britain performed remark able feats which attracted world wide attention. Tn the past year. Louis Teich completed the con- struction of bridge spanning a half mile between the 10th stories of two skyscrapers. Harry Slade. schoolmate of Teich's. was award ed the Carnog'e medal for the most outstanding achievement in the his
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

set of Victrola records to be used with reducing exercises and hope that they will be used to the best advantage.
 XVI-To the football team we leave another opportunity to defeat our rival Hartford. C'mon boys show us what you can do without the class of '29.
 NVII-To whenever wants 1t we leave Everett Wickstrom's humor.
 XvIII--To the T. s. (Theta Sig ma) boys we give full charge of all stray freshman girls and hopes that they will be as successful in the future as they have been in the past.
 XIX-To the so-called clever freshmen we leave the following puzzles to be solved: l. Who is the young man who thinks that Vir- ginia shouldn't be lawless Lawless) much longer? 2. How does Doro- thy Porter succeed in making Sirney Ludorf or George steffick think that he is the only one? ,. Why has Betty Tarrant cultivated . fondness for the works of Milton? [. When has Mary McCrann been friendless or minus that winning smile? 5. When will wallfowers cease to be at Senior Club dances? 6. Who has Sidney on the line Uines)? !. What makes Walter Reckert so sleepy?
 XX-To Miss May we leave the highest power of authority over the pupils of the school. We know that she will enjoy 1t.
 NXI-To the incoming class we leave our beloved color lavender and hope that they will cherish it as we have.
 XXII-To the lower classmen we leave as follows: l. All of our tardiness excuses. 2. Permission to stand in the hall of the Voca- tional building after school, without Mrs. Tallon's interruption. 3. Park. ing space in front of the Strand the- atre. 1. Power to take possession of all our other property, not dis posed of in this will.
 In witness whereof we have hera- unto set our hand and seal this seventeenth day of June, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twen- ty-Nine.
 CLASS OF 1929,
 Per Marian Schechtman. Witnessed by:
 Charles Buddy Rogers.
 Peggy Hopkins Joyce,
 Buttercup.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

organ of Notre Dame. Miss Steiner, who began her musical career in the orchestra of the New Britain High school. has gained renown here and abroad by her brilliant concerts.
 William Sokol, professor of chemistry. started the scientific world by his discovery of sub- stance which completely dissolves the chewing gum deposited in drink ing fountains. Through this inven- tion the teachers in N. B. H. s. have lost their favorite pastime, that of counting discarded cuds of gum.
 "A model library has been opened by Mrs. Helen Smith. formerly of ty There are several distinct fea- lures of this institution. The visi- tor is met at the door by uni- formed attendant who relieves him of all luggage (including wet um- brellas and brief cases) and thor oughly disinfects the victims hands and clothing. Then gagging and blindfolding him. the first assistant gives him into the charge of a second who leads him on a tour of inspection around the library | where the iron clad books are chained to the shelves, tables and chairs are immovable, and current magazines are supplied with heavy | newspaper covers. After this 'in- teresting visit the visitor greatly l subdued, is allowed to resume his life in the noisy outside world "A feature of interest in this city was the retirement of Miss Eleanor B. Yates. head of the Latin depart ment at the New Britain High school for many years. At her re- tirement the school board awarded her a nickel-and-tin medal for the most perfect attendance record of ] any other teacher, of any school, of any city. of any state, or any country.
 With the retirement of Miss Yates many other changes have been made in the personnel of the senior high school. The position of principals assistant, filled so ably for many years by Miss Millie Mo Auley is now held by Miss Esther Hart whose special forte is the de- lection of truancy. Miss Hart's personal experiences aid her greatly in her work
 MT. Winthrop Warren after hi, return from his African exploration abandoned his career as aviator te fill the position of French instructor left vacant by the death of Mis-, Mary Souther who died of spon. 1 taneous combustion. By the will of the late Mir Lo i odoe the senior high school is pro. vided with pencil sharpeners which | sharpen. bells which ring. ana clocks which stand the test of time
 After cleverly experimenting tht thief of Babe Gordon's world ia nous Cacklehack racer in which h. broke all former speed records go ing at a rate of 300 miles an hour
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

tory of the world. the completion of a sub- -oceana tunnel. This will eliminate all commercial trans- portation by boat. since all articles of trade will, in the future, be transmitted through the tunnel by air compression.
 "A revised edition of the En- cyclopedia Britannica has been pub lished by Frances Kelly. professor of English at Columbia University.
 "John s. Black. Ph.D. leading educator of the day has written a book "Self-Activity in Education" dedicated to Miss Mary M. Souther his inspiring teacher in the High school. Contrary to the opinions of many psychologists Dr. Black de- clares that sarcasm and even fiery invective can be made effective in struments Of teaching.
 "Syd Lines prominent track man during his high school days in this city, who carried off high honors for America in the last Olympic games dedicated the new high school athletic field at the elaborate ceremony prepared by the city.
 ''The Nobel prize was awarded Donald Arbour for his Standards of Literary Perfection In the preface of the book Mir. Armour relates how he first turned his attention to this subject when, as editor in chief of the Bee Hive he attempted to make his number worth more than $50.
 Winthrop D. Warren noted air plane explorer, has recently re- turned from exploration in the winds of Africa. The expedition was made in his famous plane Spirit of Henry Ford whose engine is the rejuvenated mechanism of his S3 high school Ford. He brought word that Janice Woram, after be- ing shipwrecked on the southern coast of the Dark Continent has become a missionary among the na- tives. So reconciled has she become to this life Of sacrifice. and so de- voted IS she to her work that she IeIuStu tO return to ClNlIlZatI or with Warren.
 ''The office of International Direc- tor of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides was created this year Miss Irene Winger. with her assistant Miss Helen Pankonin. was the first to be honored by this position.
 "One of the most delicate opera tions in medical history was per formed by Dr. J. Szymanski. He removed from the alimentary tract Of Boris Srogi an accumulation Of chewing gum swallowed during the past twenty years. whenever other means of disposal were lacking.
 "The most popular song hit of the year was composed by Miss Peg kiniry. When Bobby Comes Bob- bin' Along
 Miss Lydia Drachenberg. former world famous couturiere. presented most interesting display in Paris Of dresses. type of garment once worn by women.
 A recital Of classical music wa. given by Miss Mabel Steiner on the
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

Patrolman Frank Halloran was pro- noted to the rank of sergeant. At the trial, Gordon acted as his own attorney, while Miss Lillian Wood eminent woman lawyer served n attorney for the defense. The case was tried before Judge Walter Reckert who. not having entirely overcome the habits of his high school days, dozed off at the be- beginning of the trial but awoke in time to pronounce the thief guilty.
 A model home, built by the real estate firm of Woef and Sandals, has recently been opened for inspec- ton. The interior of the house was artistically decorated by Miss Lillian Brown. Miss Madeline Trow is the charming hostess.
 New Britain has supplied the theatrical world with the second It girl, Elizabeth Tarrant. Her feature picture of the year was the Wild Ride in which she played opposite Peaches Pfersick. The vaudeville troupe of Cianci and Timm accom- panied this film during it's months on Broadway.
 Several talented members of the class of '2s senior high school have opened studios in the recently com pleted Beaux-Arts building. Mis- Mary McCrann after studying under the most famous dancing masters here and abroad has returned to her native city to give dancing les sons. Miss Jennie Parsons expert elocutionist, has gained recognition through the success of her pupils. Miss Elizabeth Barnes. having at last realized her school girl am- bition to train her voice, has taken a studio where she will teach dur ing the months between opera seasons.
 The I Eta Pi sorority and the Kappa Keg fraternity. the leading organizations at the senior high school, have been holding weekly dances at the new roadhouse The Step In under the proprietorshir of Harvey Woodruff and Howard Heinrisch. known to their patrons as Mutt and Jeff.
 This past year has seen the opening of the Carroll Clarke nur. sery which is reputed to be clean comfortable. and commodious. Un. fortunately. the Misses Mildred and Jeannette met with an unprece. dented obstacle during their firs' year. Professor Phillip Bergstrom renowned drummer, opened . stu. dio directly above the nursery Soon after suit was brought b, Miss Clarke who claimed that thu infants peace was disturbed by tn. continuous booming. On the othel hand, Professor Bergstrom charged that the bawling of the childref was annoying to his students. It i, supposed that one party or the othel will deem 1t advisable to vacate." As Professor x. K. Vator con cluded his reading he glanced at hi, spellbound audience and observed:
 As l read this record of al
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

close our class activities for another year.
 In the fall. ws found it hard to believe we had really become seniers. Some of us were inclined to pinch ourselves to see if 1t were not . dream. The officers of the previous year had proved to bs such efficient ones. that we thought it both wise and beneficial to leave them in office.
 This year. sports played . very prominent part in our high school career. The following have taken part in athletic activities during their three years here at school: Track-Sidney Lines, Joseph Jenke- lunas, Henry Gwiasda. Merlin Pier sick. Anthony 0rzybowski, John Syxmanski. Baba Esse, William Helm, George Buckholz, Milton GreenhalEh. Henry Kunze. Frank Ryder, Michael Tabbellione. Joseph Vitale, Chris Meligonis. Sam Black and Howard Heinisch, manager. Football-Michael Grip, Ralph John son. Michael Baylock. Henry Gwi- azda. John Syzmanski. John Grohol. Arthur Krom and Joseph Pasven- skas. Baseball-Harry Slade, Michael Grip and Henry Gwiazda. Baseket- ball-Michael Baylock, Michael Grip. Herbert Carlson and Isadore Iko- witz.
 These fellows have certainly showed their school spirit in all of their attempts at victory during their career here at school.
 Senior Club proved to be a favor ite with all of us. Due to the un- falling efforts on the part of Miss Harvey and Miss Raby. our class ad- visers, many successful meetings and socials were carried out.
 The Amphion Club also claimed many of our classmates. Here again we found an opportunity to disclose the talented members of the class. Under the splendid coaching of Mrs. Gutlford, many successful plays have been put on during the last three years.
 To the weaker sex, the Junior College Club proved of great inter- est. Through the efforts of the faculty advisers. many meetings and socials of great interest were held. A class day drew near for the last time, we began to feel the on- coming event of graduation. Ever prominent was lavender during this last class day, and ever-dear will it be cherished in our hearts. Then came class night when we entertained our parents, friends and teachers Again Miss Harvey and Miss Raby showed their ever-ready spirit of helpfulness and desire to give all of their time and effort to help make this event the success which it has been.
 l The banquet and promenade were combined into one great event. The toasts were clever, and the speeches witty. The prom was success be- yond words.
 At last the time has come when we realize that the last and great est event of our high school career h soon to dawn upon Us. Seated in tho auditorium with friends, rela- tives and faculty about us, We realise that we have reached the height of our high school ambition and are soon to leave our school, our beloved principal, MT. Slade. and the | faculty who have been ever-ready 1 with their assistance. Let us not forget that each and every one of us has | place to fill, but only fate knows the outcome.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-18
Our Boys"
 by Janice Woram

Now that's | difficult subject to approach. especially for one of such limited knowledge. However. I'll try to impart to you such infcrma- ton as I have gained, during my three years at New Britain high school.
 In the first place they should be properly termed as Young Men Of the Graduating Claa." These young men are divided into three groups. some who still adhere te that anti- quated idea that the high school 'o an institution of learning. others whs regard 1t merely as . label for the football team, and the majority known q The Contaras Shoppe Cowboys who occasionall drop in te see that the school is running all right. There is a certain officer about town much beloved by the last group. for whatever he says always seems to move them.
 Much is said about the difference of the boys today and those of the past.
 Our Boys certainly are modern. both in their dress and their mode of travel; but these boys arc polite because if they want to speak to . girl they call her to them rather than to whistle.
 The following data I have picked up from hearsay and must not be taken too seriously. It is rumored that Mike Grip h 70 hard that If he broke . bone 1t would have to be riveted. Howard Heinisch al. ways locks for the signature on Kellogt's Corn Flakes because t
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-18

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