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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
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Ivan TannebiIl Visits Here

Mr. and Mrs Ivan Tannehill ano
their daughter Doris of Washington
ID. c., who were motoring to st
Paris, O., to visit with Mr. Tan
nehill's father Mr.. j. b. Tannehill
over Thanksgiving, made briei
stop in McConnelsville Tuesday. Mr.
Tannehill called at the Democrat Of
flee, and also hunted up a few 9th
er old friends while in town. En-
route here they made a brief stop in
Marietta. This was Mr. Tannehill's IS
first trip back to his old home place,
in about 20 years.
Their home now is in Washing
ton, d. c., where they have been To-
Gated the last few months, Mr.. Tan
nehill holding a very important po-
sition there in the main office of the
government weather bureau. Before
going to Washington, he was located
some years in Texas, holding a re-
sponsible position there as head of
the weather bureau at Galveston.
On the return of Mr.. Tannehill
and his family to Washington the
latter part Of this week, they may
possibly stop again enroute for a
brief visit with friends here AMI
elsewhere in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Soldiers Relief Commission

The last general assembly of Ohio
changed the law governing the ap-
pointment of soldiers relief commls-
.sions. The new law takes the COM
mission out of the Civil war vet
erans' hands, and provides that one
member of the commission shall be
wife, widow, son or daughter OF
an honorably discharged soldier,
sailor or marine of the Civil war, or
of the Spanish-American war, or OF
the World war. Two Of the persons
so appointed shall be honorably dis
charged soldiers, sailors or marines
of the United States, one of whom,
wherever possible, shall be a mem
ber of the United Spanish war vet
erans and the other shall be mem
Der of the American Legion.
The appointments are made by
the common pleas judges, the same
as heretofore.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Was Not EyiCted

The case brought by the Mus
kingum Realty Company, corpora
ton, of which L. d. Abel, Zanes
vile, is manager, against George
McAgnes, tenant on the place, for
forclLle detention, was heard here
Saturday before Lawrence Seaman,
]. F., and a jury The plaintiff
brought suit, alleging that defend
ant had not fulfilled lis contract;
also that he had agreed 10 leave
when plaintiff offered him a posi-
tion at coal mine owned by Mr..
Abel The defendant claimed that
the contract had been as fully com
piled with as possible; that he
agreed to leave the farm and work
at the coal mine, under certain
conditions which he alleged plaintiff
did not carry out. The finding was
for defendant, the jury holding that
he should not be evicted.
The case attracted considerable
attention, and about Is witnesses
were examined. Each side was rep
resented by two attorneys. The
case continued throughout the day,
and did not go to the jury until Sat
urday night at 11:45. The jury was
out about half an hour.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Winners In Dairy Cattle Judging

Prof. Herman Harper, in writing
Nov. 25, from Hanford, Calf, to
his mother, Mrs. Ada Harper, in Co
lumbus, said in part:
well 1 just got home from Oak
land, where my boys won the dairy
cattle Judging contest, in competi-
ton with AZ schools from all over
the state. We won the large silver
trophy donated by the directors OF
the Pacific Slope Dairy Show. Roy
McGinnis won a silver medal for be-
ing second highest man in the
state. I sure was pleased when the
boys won the contest. The boys
showed a big Improvement over last
year, when they got fourth place.
guess the other schools have given
up trying to beat us this year, in
Judging dairy cattle. Our large herd
from the F'irestone Farms from Ak
ron. o., were showing in the Pa
cific Slope Show this year. This is
the largest show in the United
States, III dairy cattle, outside of
the National Dairy Show, and breed
ers from all over the United States
come here to show their prize-win
ming herds
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Stephen II. Bigger Dies At Ada

Stephen H. Bigger died at his
home in Ada, O., Nov IT, after q
short illness from a complication oil
diseases. 1t is stated that he was
born in Morgan county and remov
ed with his parents to Ada when 9
young man. His wife who was Mary
AchesOn of Charlottesville, died nine
years ago.
The deceased was a prominent
member of the Presbyterian church,
having served as an elder 46 years.
1t is stated that he was a close
friend of DR.. H. S. Lehr, founder OF
Ohio Northern university, and a
charter member of the board of di-
rectors of that institution; also a
personal friend of the late Senator
Frank 3. Willis, and entertained
him and his wife at his home, after
Mr.. Willis became governor of Ohio.
He taught school for many years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Ralding-Benjamin Wedding

The marriage of Miss Eleanor
Ruth Benjamin and Mr. Roy Bald
ing of McConnelsville took place in
GAINESVILLE last Thursday afternoon
, about $3.50 O'Clock, the officiating
minister being Elder w. O. Tomson
of the Church of Christ. The prin-
cipals were accompanied by the
mother of the bride, Mrs. j. V. Ben.
jamin of McConnelsville, and the
groom's father Mr.. George M. Bald
ing, and his brother Mr. Ray Bald
ing and wife, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs Balding are making
their home in rooms in the Lemuel
Fleming property here, corner of
Liberty and Fourth streets. Mr..
Balding is employed as an auto me-
chanic with G.. E. Fisher & Co.
Mrs. Balding is a graduate of the
high school here, having been a
member of the 1928 class. She has
been employed here since that time,
and recently resigned her place as
an assistant at the S. E. Farrell
sandwich shop.
The Democrat joins the friends Of
both, in extending congratulations
and best wishes
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Maccabees At st. Marys, w. Va.

Last Friday night several mem
bers of Twin City tent, No. 51o,
motored to st. Marys, w. Va, and
attended class initiation. Sir
knights d. ]. Coakley of Detroit,
Mich, Supreme Commander, and c.
D. Robinson, Great Commander, of
West Virginia, were present and
gave splendid talks. Refreshments
were served, and a fine time was
enjoyed by all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Grant Henery Dies Suddenly


Mr.. Grant Henery, aged 60 years,
former resident of Malta, died very
suddenly Tuesday evening about
$50 o'clock, at his home, Licking
View, GAINESVILLE. Death was due to
heart trouble. He was son OF the
late A. P. and Ruth E. Wells Hen
cry of Malta, and was born near
Grand Rapids, Mich. When he was
very young, the Henery family NOV
ed to Malta, and the deceased spent
the balance of his life in Malta and
GAINESVILLE. For many years he had
been foreman of the tube mills in
lower Putnam, serving in that ca
pacity until that concern closed
down He was twice married. His
first wife was Miss Emma (Jenn1e)
Tompkins of this place, now deceas-
ed. They had four children-Mrs.
Grace Wallace and Hobart Henery
of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Ada Showers OF
Orlando, Fla, and a son Russell who
died IS years ago at the age OF II
years. His second wife, who sur
wives, was Miss Caroline Parker OF
Cambridge They had one child, Al
ice, who died in infancy. Sister and
brothers of Mr.. Henery, surviving,
are Mrs. Belle Young of Malta; Basil
Henery of this place; Charles OF
Cambridge; Herbert of GAINESVILLE,
and Wade of Malta. Two brothers
Bert and Emmett, are deceased
Mr.. Henery was member OF the
First Methodist Episcopal church OF
GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon, at o'clock, and in
terment will be made in WoodlaWn
cemetery, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Celebrate wedding Anniversary

Mr.. Donald Sims of the CIeve-
land Y. NJ C. A. spent the week end
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sims of Bristol Sunday a fine
family dinner was enjoyed here at
the home of Mrs. Sims mother
Mrs. e. M. Reed and sister Miss
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sims. Those present included
Mr.. and Mrs. Sims, son named, and
two daughters Priscilla and Jean
Sims, Mr.. Sims mother Mrs. Mary
Sims of this place, and Mrs. Reed S
granddaughter Lois Alexander.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Death of George Bankes

Mr.. George Bankes whose serious
illness had been noted in this pa
per, died Monday night at 10:45 at
his home in Deerfield township.
Death resulted from cancer of the
stomach, and he had been i'll two
months or SO. Mr.. Bankes was rs
years of age. He was lifelong
resident of Deerfeld township, and
was a son of the late Peter and Lu-
cinda Appleman Banises. His wife
who survives him was Fannie Law
cry. He leaves two daughters
Mrs. Elma Campbell of Triadelphia,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell Of
Stovertown; also four grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren. John
Bankes of Portersville and Cyrus
Bankes of Triadelphia are his
brothers He was a member of the
Church of Christ at Triadelphia.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday, with burial in Deerfield
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Death OF Mrs. Blanche Moore

Mrs Blanche Moore, 27, died
Nov. 20, at her home on Cumber-
land. Ohio, route She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross
of Lytlesburg, and in addition to
her parents is survived by her hus-
band, Robert Moore, and four chill
dren, the youngest only two days
old. One sister, Mrs. Mildred Proutv
of GAINESVILLE, also survives.
Funeral services were held from
the home, Friday, conducted by Rev.
S. Lee Whiteman, pastor of the
Cumberland Methodist church, and
further services were held at the
Lytlesburg M. +. church and burial
was made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
r. A. TAYLOR And Wife Return Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer A. Taylor re.
turned to their home here Sunday
after having been with their daugh-
ter Mrs. j. Ray Chandler and fam
lily of West Lebanon, Ind, for 2
month, and Mr. Taylor also having
been at Mayo Bros clinic a tRo-
chester, Mimi. Mr.. and Mrs. Tay-
lor's son Atty Emmett A. Taylor
and Mrs. John Donehoo met them
in Columbus by auto, and brought
them on home.
Mr.. Taylor stood the trip we'll, and
seems to be somewhat improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Work On River Road Stopped

Work on the north river concrete
road has been suspended for this
season, because of bad weather.
The road lacks about a mile Of be
ing completed Most of the road
machinery will be stored on the
Reeder lots about the planning mill
The stretch of road leading up to
the new concrete road, from here, is
being graveled and pN in shape,
and the road clear through will be
opened for travel, most likely, the
latter part of this week
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Young Mother Called

Mrs. Earl Sedwick, aged 81 years,
mention of whose illness had been
made in this paper from time to
time, died Friday morning at 7:3O
O'Clock, here at her home. Some
weeks ago she took pneumonia, and
was recovering when she had re-
lapse, since which time her condition
had been critical. She was the
wife of Earl Sedwick, taxi driver on
the Athens bus line. The family
moved here about year ago from
Amesville, and have been residing
in part of the Edward Cox property
OH Liberty and Eighth streets. Mrs.
Sedwick's maiden name was Goldie
Pierce. Her parents are deceased.
Besides her husband, she leaves
three children-Donald aged 10
years; Gretta, aged seven, and Wal
ter, four. She also leaves two sis
ters, one of whom resides in Cleve-
land, and the other is in the west:
and three brothers-Ray Pierce OF
Fort Wayne, Ind; Roy of Lathrop,
Athens county, and Grant OF
Springfield.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the Mt. Hermon
church, between Sharpsburg and
Bartlett. Interment was made in
the Mt. Hermon cemetery. A brief
service at the residence preceded
the one at the church. Both ser
vices were conducted by Rev. House
holder, pastor of the church at the
time Mrs. Sedwick was received in
to membership.
The taking of this young mother
is very sad one, and the family
has the sympathy of this commun-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Case With The Jury

The case of The State of Ohio vs..
Harry Ferguson, Clarence Grannon
and Morse Simpson of Rose Farm,
charged with burglary, was begun
Monday, here in common pleas
court, to a jury, with Judge Finley
presiding. The offense is alleged to
have taken place when the parties
named, broke into the Chas. Wharf
pool room at Rose Farm. The case
went to. the jury about noon, and
the Jury was still out when this pa
per went to press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Meeting OF Rotary Club

At the meeting of the Rotary club
held at the Kennebec hotel, Friday
evening, in addition to the usua.
features, Mr.. J. r. Brown of New
York City, who is president of the
Manhattan Single Tax club, address
ed the meeting, speaking on tax.
alton questions. Miss Waller who
has been spending some days here
in the interest Of the Evening Star
Festival, or Winter Chautauqua,
was also a guest of the club, and
addressed the gathering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Donald TOrbert Winner In Contest

The November 10Th issue of the
Ohio State Lantern which is publish
ed by the students of Ohio State
university school of journalism, had
the following concerning Donald
Torbert, son of Mrs. Chas. r. Tor
bert Of Malta:
Donald r. Torbert, Ed-2 was an
nounced today as the winner of the
design contest for the cover OF the
Christmas number. of Sun Dial. The
contest was conducted under the
direction of Prof Felix Payant OF
the department of fine arts"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Entertained At PhiIo Power Plant

Last Thursday evening the en-
ployes of the Ohio Power plant at
Philo, and the Philo band members
in all to the number of about 200,
were entertained with big chicken
and rabbit dinner, in the auditor
ium at the plant. The Philo band OF
which Mr.. Harold Savage of this
place is director, furnished music,
and besides Mr.. Savage, five others
from Malconta Legion Post band
were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
$40 and Costs

Mr.. Jesse Duncan of Homer town.
ship, pleaded guilty Monday when
arraigned before Judge Arthur Tor
bert, on the charge of failure to
send his son Robert Duncan to
school. He was fined $40, which
was suspended upon promise to
send the boy to school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Will Spend Winter Here

Mrs Hattie Walker and daughte.
Miss Christine Walker of Mansfield
have rented their residence proper
ty there, aid plan to come about
Dec. l to this place, where they will
send the winter with Mrs. Walk
er's sister, Mrs. C. G.. Brooks, and
husband.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Mrs. Jonas Bingham Very Ill

Mrs. Jonas Bingham who resides
near Hopewell, Malta township, was
taken critically i'll Saturday night,
since which time she has shown no
improvement, and is in very ser
ious condition. Her trouble has
been diagnosed as punctured stom-
ach.
Her sons Newell Bingham of
Cooper, Wyo., and Emmor of Water
loo, Ia, have been summoned to
her bedside.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Daniel j. Hurd Dies In Colorado

Daniel J. Hurd, a former we'll
known resident of the Cumberland
and Young Hickory locality, died
last Thursday night at his home in
Longmont, Colo. He had been i'll
three months or so, it is stated, and
his death was not unexpected. He
is survived by his wife and nine
children, one of the sons being
Charles Hurd Of GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services and burial took
place at Longmont.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
u. S. Jurors

In the list of grand and petit
jurors drawn for the U. S. district
court, which meets Dec. 8, V. A.
vanhorn of this place is drawn as a
grand juror, and S. G. White as a
petit Juror.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Could Not Publish Them

Our waste basket received an
other contribution this week, of ap-
parently good news items, all be-
cause the sender did not sign his or
her name to them, and we had no
means of knowing the name of the
sender.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Dale Graham Injured

Mr.. Dale Graham who is employ
ed as assistant lease operator near
Wolf Creek, was badly burned about
his face and arm, when in attempt
ing to fix a gasoline lamp, the tube
broke.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Deer Reported Near Duncan Falls

The GAINESVILLE papers state that a
deer was seen Monday on the Ben
jamin Wickham place, near Philo.
1t is stated the animal was about
the size of calf, and had large
antlers, and stood on hillside un-
til frightened away by farmers who
wanted to get closer view of it.. A
week ago deer was reported to
have been seen on the Fletcher
farm, on GAINESVILLE route seven
How the deer came to be in the vi
cinity named, cannot be solved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
MastOid Operation

Elizabeth, four year old daughter
of Mrs. Iona Pierson of this place.
who has been suffering with ear
trouble, will undergo an operation
today at Bethesda hospital, Zanes-
Vile, for mastoid trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Mrs. Thomas Palmer Very Low

Mrs. Thomas Palmer of this place,
who has been i'll for a number of
weeks with paralysis, has been fail
ing rapidly the past week, and is
now in very critical condition. her
death being expected at any time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Deaths Toll
Nov, 21 to %

NOV. 81 10 20
Mrs. Earl Sedwick, McCOnnelsville
Mrs. Blanche Moore, Cumberland.
Stephen H. Bigger, Ada.
d. j. Hurd, Longmont, Colo.
Eugene Grandstaff, GAINESVILLE.
George Bankes, Deerfield TIP.
Mrs. E. McElfresh, Dexter City.
Grant Henery, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Hattie Saunders, Iowa.
George Gilliland, Waterford.
Elijah Sears, Penn TIP.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Mrs. Kay Chandler Suffers Stroke

Mrs. Kay Chandler of GAINESVILLE,
who has been i'll with high blood
pressure, suffered light stroke of
paralysis Friday night, which af-
fected her left side and face. Her
condition is somewhat improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
No More Smallpox

Mrs. Clara Ellis of upper Malta,
who had smallpox, is we'll on the
road to recovery. This is the only
case now.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Mrs. Gray Not So Well

Mrs. Raymond Gray who has beer
seriously i'll for the past six months
has not been so well of late, and hel
condition is very unfavorable
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28

The condition of Judge Alfred H.
Mercer remains very much the same.
His son Mr.. Bernhard Mercer re-
turned today to Canton, after hav-
ing been here for several days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28

Mrs. Reed Shows No Improvement
Mrs. b. F. Reed whose critical ill
ness with heart trouble and compli-
cations has been reported in this
paper, shows no Improvement, and
is not so wells J
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28

PRESIDENTS
Thanksgiving Proclamation

At his of the when the harvest has been gathered
forefathes God with Thanks
giving blessings plenty the
They look the chief magistrate
day praise whereon their
united people might be given with in unison God has
greatly blessed the drawing close The
earth country
The industry been of unexamped quantity and
Both capital labor have enjoyed exceptional prosperity
abroad been
cd enlarged Progress has been made provision against
food pelenc Enlightenment
in revelations of scientific truth and in diffusion
knowledge Educational opportunities have steadily enlarged
Enduring advances have been gained the protection of the public
health Childhood measuraby New experience
knowledge fields been recorded which
deeper wisdom grow We should these blessings with
resolution to them the service of Almighty God
therefore, Herbert Hoover president of the
States America do appoint and aside Thursday the twenty
eighth day Of November day of national thanksgiving and do
that all people that day from their daily
work. that they should extend others less fortunately placed
share their abundance and that they gather their
places of worship there render thanks Almighty God for
His blessings them for his forbarance
whereof have hernto hand
be affixedt great of the United States
city of Washington this fifth day of November
hundred
United
ffty-fourth.
HERBERT HOOVER
BY the President Henry L. stmson Secretary State
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28

Miss Annie Hall, nurse, of this
place, suffered severe 2 attack of
acp+e Indigestion, Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
At The Churches


The union Thanksgiving service
of the churches will be held in the
Malta M. E. church, Thursday
morning, Nov %, at $50. The
sermon will be delivered by Rev. E.
F. Kendle. pastor of the Main Street
Church of Christ.
Malta Methodist Church
Church school at 9:15 Church
service at 10:30. Sermon by the
Rev f. r. Stafford, district su-
perintendent Quarterly conference
will follow this service. Evening
service at 1880. Sermon by the
pastor Midweek service, Wednes-
day at p. m. Union Thanksgiving
service Thursday morning at $50.
Sermon by the Rev. E. F. Kendle ot
the Main Street Church of Christ.
A cordial invitation is given to all
these services.-G. D. Clifford, pas
tor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Unified services beginning $50,
closing at II o'clock. Preaching by
Rev. Frank Donaldson, both morn
ing anu evening. CHRISTIAN En-
deavor $50. Prayer meeting Wed
nesday evening, 7:30.-E. F. Ken
die, minister.
McKendree Nj. f. Charge
Preaching services: Zion, 10:30;
Wesley Chapel, 2:30; Fletcher,
7:30.-A. O. Tillotson, pastor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school 9:15. r. r. Bell,
superintendent. Morning worship
1920. The communion service All
are welcome to partake aof the Lords
Supper. Epworth League $50.
Evening worship 1880. The choir
will sing during both worship SER
vices. The official board will meet
after the close of the morning ser
vice. Wednesday, orchestra prac-
tice GAS p. m. Prayer meeting
1880. Let us be prompt, so we can
dismiss in time to get to the Fall
Festival Choir practice $50.
Thursday, the union Thanksgiving
service at Malta NJ E. church. Rev.
Kendle, preacher, $50 a. m. Fri
day, the conference claimant work
ers will meet at Caldwell. Supper
Z p. m.-Chas. w. Stoneburner, pas
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-11-28
Church of Christ
Seventh Street }

Bible study at $50 a. m. Preach
ing at 10:30, and at 7:30 in the
evening, by Elder II. E. Taylor.
Evangelistic meetings are now in
progress Meeting each evening at
1880. You are most cordially in
vited to these services.
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at 9:15
and morning worship at 1920.
Christian Endeavor at $50. If the
Pisgah meeting closes this week
there will be preaching at 1889.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday night
Following the prayer meeting the
first quarterly conference will be
held. All officials present. Thanks
giving service at Pisgah church at
10 o'clock, Thursday morning..
B DOUGLAS DaStOr