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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR

Baccalaureate service, Sunday
May 1S. Twin City opera house
7:30 p. m. Sermon, Rev. G. D. Cliff.
ford.
Senior class play, "Out of the
Night" Twin City opera house, Fri.
day evening, May 16, at SIS.
Commencement exercises, Twin
City opera house, Thursday even
ing, May %, at SIS. Glass ad-
dress, Dean j. l.. Morrill,, college OF
education, Ohio State University.
Alumni banquet, May %.
Senior Class
Girls: Ruth Grove, Christine
Frash, Louise Gibeaut, Marie Har-
ris, Mary Lucille Heade, Wilma Nc
Murray, Maurine Oglevee, Frances
Parmiter, Helen Ridgley, Elinor
Rothrock, Ola Scott, Vera Scott.
Marjorie Sheridan, Mary Alice
Smith, Lois Tavenner, Margaret
Torbert.
Boys: Clarence Adrean, Frank
William Allen, Robert
Barkhurst, Birdwell Barrett, Harry
Best, Elson Brandeberry, Donald
Donehoo, Donald Finley, Carl God
frey, James Leeper, Eugene Lewis.
Walter Mayes, Harold Milligan, Rob-
ert Moore, Wayne Parsons, Londell
Taylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

A family gathering was held Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Barnhart, Malta. Those present
included Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Barn
hart, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barnhart,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Barnhart and son
Nat, all of Columbus; Mrs. ]. w.
Barnhart's sister Mrs. B. F. Davis
of Charleston, w. Va, and her
daughters and sons Mrs. Denmar,
Mrs. Crissey and Miss Gladys Davis,
all of New York City, and George
Davis and wife and Edgar Davis
and wife of Charleston, w. Va. Mr..
and Mrs. Barnhart had planned to
have their sons home for Mothers S
day, but the coming of the others
named was unannounced, and it
proved to be a very pleasant sur
prise, and most enjoyable time
was had.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Greer was a
success in every way. The weather
was ideal for an outdoor picnic, and
old friends, relatives and neigh
bors gathered to congratulate them
and wish them many more happy
years together. There were 140
present during the day and even
ing, the most of them coming be,
fore dinner and spending the day.
Only two that were present the day
they were married were present on
this occasion, Chas. Connell OF
GAINESVILLE and VIM Roberts, a
brother of Mrs. Greer Some beau
tiful presents were received, also
flowers. A delicious and bountiful
dinner was enjoyed by all. and the
afternoon was spent visiting, and
enjoying short program. Talks
were given by number, and Mrs.
Barbara Derwacter and Winnie Par
miter each gave a reading about the
so years of married life of this
couple. w. A. Greer sang two old
songs that were much appreciated.
J. w. Parmiter gave recitation.
and songs were sung by Frank Nc
Peak and Arthur Ritchey, accompa-
MED on the banjo by Dale Oliver.
The six children of Mr.. and Mrs
Greer, and their families, were all
present, and family group picture
was taken. Those present from a
distance were Mrs. Bert Baker of
Michigan; Mrs. Chas. Chism of Co.
shocton; Mrs. John Muse, Chas
Connell, wife and daughter and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Greer of GAINESVILLE,
and ]. F. Elliott, wife and son,
near Reinersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Daughters OF Union Veterans

The Daughters of Union Veterans
held their regular meeting Thurs
day evening, May 8, at the G. A. R..
hall. During the business meeting
plans were made for marching in
the parade on Decoration day. 1t
was also decided to have the annual
dinner on the same day, at Hotel
Kennebec, with our veterans as
guests.
Three new members were initiated
into the organization-Mrs Alonzo
Hanson, Mrs. Riley Price and Mrs.
Lena McGrath.
After the conclusion of the busi-
ness, a social hour was enjoyed by
the large crowd in attendance. De-
licious refreshments were served at
small tables, by the committee in
charge, and a most enjoyable even
ing was spent.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Has Position In Vermont Schools

Mr.. w. A. Kincaid, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Kincaid. has accepted the
position of superintendent of schools
of Montpelier, VT Mr.. Kincaid is a
graduate of Ohio University, and
was at one time superintendent OF
schools of PEBBLES, o. For the past
three years he has been connected
with the New York state department
of education. He received an M. A.
degree from Columbia in 1928, and
has during the past year carried
work in Saturday and night classes
at that institution. In January of
this year he passed the matricula-
tion examinations for the Phi. d. de-
gree. Mr.. Kincaid's training has
been in the field of educational ad-
ministration and under the direc-
tion of DR.. George Drayton Strayer
and DR.. N. l.. Engelhardt who have
gained national recognition as ex-
perts in their field. Mr.. Kincaid
and Mrs. Kincaid, formerly Miss
Maize Brown of Crooksville, will
move to Montpelier some time this
summer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
LET US WAKE UP

Frank F. Couslon, F. W.
Cochran and Atty Emmett A.
Taylor were present at the
meeting of the Muskingum
and Tuscarawas Valley I'm
provement association which
was held Wednesday at New
Philadelphia. The meeting
was an enthusiastic one, aud
things look very favorable for
action. Our people should
wake up to the Importance OF
this matter of deep waterway
traffic and of flood control.
We should get back of it, since
it would mean as much, or
more to us here, than any
where else.
Constitution and bylaws
were adopted, and a meeting
is called for May %, at New
Philadelphia, to elect per-
manent officers, and it is ex-
pected that arrangements will
be made at this meeting for a
survey.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Catches Big Fish

The catfish season opened up in
this vicinity this week, with two
good sized catches. Tuesday Fred
Davis of Malta landed SO FOUNDER,
which was caught near Oil Spring.
Wednesday morning Wallace Bragg
of the Love & Bragg garage and fill
ing station. caught a 35 FOUNDER
near 1.-THE Rocks" above town. Both
were caught on trot lines, and were
very fine fish.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Death OF Mrs. Isabelle Balm


Mrs. Isabelle Balm whose illness
had been mentioned in this paper
at different times, died last Thurs
day at her home in Malta. A little
over a year ago Mrs. Balm sustain
ed broken hip in a fall at her
home, and from that time had been
confined to her bed. About week
preceding her death she suffered a
stroke of paralysis, after which
she rapidly declined until the end.
Funeral services were held from
her late home Saturday. May 10, at
2 O'Clock p. M, conducted by Rev.
E. A. Martin of Pennsville NJ p
church. Two beautiful songs were
furnished by Mrs. Roy Newman and
Miss Ilah Harkins. Burial was
made beside the body of Mrs. Bains
late husband Robert Balm, irf the
Friends cemetery, adjoining Embree
park at Pennsville. Those serving
as pail bearers were two nephews of
the deceased-Howard Kennard and
Russell Dougan, and four grand
sons-Ellsworth. Ellwood, Theo-
dore and John Hilaman. A sketch
read at the funeral by Mrs. Bains
near friend and cousin Mrs. AIDA
Evans of Brokaw, included the fol-
lowing:
Isabelle Balm, daughter of Joel
and Elizabeth Bingham King, was
born in Marion township, Morgan
county, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1854, and
died May 8, 1880, aged IS years,
nine months and three days. She
was twice married, her later mar
riage being to Robert w. Balm of
Pennsville. She is survived by the
following named children: Mrs
Blanche Harmer, wife of DR.. w. w
Harmer of Greeley, Colo; Mrs.
Walter M. Hilaman of Pennsville vi
cinity; Mrs. Ernest B. Newton OF
Nowata, Okla; Mrs. George V. Abel,
Malta, o., and Robert Chase Balm of
Denver, Colo. The youngest son,
Charles Balm, is deceased. Mrs.
Balm also leaves brother, DR.. j. A.
King of McConnelsville; sister,
Mrs. j. F. Dougan, Pennsville; a
half sister, Mrs. Herbert Keyser of
Mitchell, S. D.; 13 grandchildren,
and six great grandchildren. Jonas
Bingham of Malta township and
Matthias Bingham who resides in
Iowa, are uncles of the deceased
Among friends and relatives from
distance who were present at the
funeral were Mrs. Cora Gregg, Mrs.
Glen Denny and Mrs. Douglas Ellis,
Of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Death Takes Young Mother

Mrs. Ora Slater, aged e34 years.
wife of Clinton Slater, died We'd
nesday night about 1880 O'Clock,
near the Cross Roads church, from
complications which followed the
birth of a son Saturday. She was a
daughter of the late Adam Hastings
and wife, the family residing with
Mrs. Hastings. Besides the husband
and her mother, Mrs. Slater is sur
vived by six chHdren-Robert
Floyd, Norma, Lewis, Donna Jean
and Ora.
Funeral services will be held Sat
-urday morning at 10 o'clock, at the
Cross Roads church, and interment
will be made in the Cross Roads
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
I)EEKFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thomas visited
Sunday at Curt Humphreys in
Stockport.
Mrs. Lettie Greuey was in Zanes-
iyille, Wednesday, on business.
Rev Mills of GAINESVILLE will
preach at Deerfield, Sunday morning
and evening.
Asbury Bankes and family visited
Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Koken-
sparger at Thornyille.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Price enter
tanned on Sunday, Miss Rule Price
Reed of Barnesville, and Bart Price
and family of Wolf Greek
Miss Mary Clawson is spending
the week with Mrs. Rena Thomas.
L. E. Patterson and family and
Chas. Gaab and family of Zanes-
Vile, spent Thursday and Friday at
E. G. Patterson's.
C. E. Dougan of McConnelsville
assisted Dale Miller with some farm
work last week.
Alex Greuey has purchased the
timber on the VIM. Kasler farm
Rolla Maris and family of Zanes-
vile visited last week with their
sister, Mrs. Mabel Deaver.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bankes spent
part of last week with their
daughter Mrs. Fonnie Huffman and
family at Wayne, o.
Raymond Fitch of Philo has pur-
chased the Anderson farm. He
and Merchant Chappelear and fam
lily of Philo are moving into the c.
d. Anderson house.
Death of Elizabeth Weaver
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Patterson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Patterson
and daughter Rena Pearl attended
the funeral of their aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Weaver at Oakfeld,
Thursday. Mrs. Weaver was sis
ter of the late Mrs. Jno. Patterson,
and spent quite a bit of her life in
this township.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Greuey gave
party on Friday night, May 2, in
honor of their son Floyd's birthday.
Delicious refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served.
Mrs. Tene Appleman visited last
week with her brother Chas. Ribble
and family of High Hill.
Dale Miller and family spent
Sunday at the VIM. Reed home, at
Pennsville.
Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Patterson of
family attended church Sunday at
Rushville, and were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale, in
Lancaster.
Melvin Jacobs and family have
moved from the Anderson farm to
the Ferguson farm.
E. r. Finley and family were Wis
itors at Harry Campbell's at Meigs,
Sunday.
The Misses Helen and Ruth
Wainwright of near Beverly, are
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Edith Warren entertained
the Ever Ready sewing club, We'd
nesday.
Russell Patterson of Crooksville
visited over Sunday with Harold
BankeS.
Leslie Mills and family of New
ark spent part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thomas.
j. l.. Maier and family of Eagle
port visited Sunday at the e. S.
Martin home.
Lloyd Patterson is spending the
week with relatives in GAINESVILLE.
Ralph and Ronald Finley were in
Crooksville on business, Thursday.
The Sunshine Circle sewing club
met May Z, with Mrs. Eta Maxwell.
There were 43 present. A very fine
pot luck dinner was served at noon,
and the rest of the time was spent
in quilting and sewing rug rags. Sat
urday night, May 10, the club and
their families held a wiener roast
at the Perley Patterson farm. at
which there were 55 present. The
weather being ideal, quite fine
time was enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Fire Near Reinersville

The dwelling house of Oral
Haines, three miles east of Rein
ersville, burned Wednesday night
between II and IL O'Clock. 1t is
believed that the fire originated
from a defective fue. The family
was sleeping in bed room in the
opposite end of the house, and the
fire was not discovered until the
kitchen roof was about to fall in.
But little of the contents was saved.
and much clothing was destroyed.
The house was Of log construction
and weatherboarded. The loss is
partially covered by insurance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Martins Ferry Post Sends Invitation

The American Legion Band of
this place is in receipt of the fol-
lowing from Martins Ferry Post No.
3S, American Legion:
"Mr. Russell McElfresh, our Post
Commander, says that he would like
to see your band in Martins Ferry
for our Fourth of July blowout
We need some Legion bands for our
military parade and for popping up
in general, and would be pleased to
hear from you relative to terms.
etc. We promise you a real time
with all the trimmings, and as the
people of Martins Ferry have never
seen a real Legion shindig, we want
to show them one that they will
never forget Trusting to hear from
you soon, | am, Loyalty yours, Jay
ID. Hipkins."
We understand also that the
American Legion post at Marietta.
is trying to book the Malconta Post
band for three concerts to be given
in Marietta, in June.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Malta MasonS InSpected

Frank Ford of Beverly, district
Masonic lecturer, inspected Valley
lodge, No. 145, F. & A. M, We'd
nesday evening. About 140 were
present, and Is different lodges were
represented. The M. M. degree wa.
conferred, and the craft was highly
complimented by the inspector. Nice
refreshments were served after
lodge closed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Malta Council To Have The Use
or Fire Engine

At a meeting of the village coun-
ell of Malta, Tuesday evening, it
was voted unanimously to accept
the proposition of McConnelsville
council, whereby Malta is to have
the use of McConnelsville's new fire
engine, and will pay the sum of
$3.50 yearly for same, beginning
June 1. The contract is for year
at time. This arrangement gives
Malta the same use of the engine
In every respect, as McConnelsville
has.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
VIM. Parmiter Injuries Hand

While pulling fence posts Tues
day with log chain and horse, Mr..
VIM. Parmiter got his right hand
fastened in the chain, badly tearing
and MASKING the ends of his first
and second fingers, so that the ends
of them had to be taken of.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Irwin Mercer No Better

Mr. Irwin Mercer who has been
at Mt Carmel hospital. Columbus,
under observation and treatment for
the past three weeks, was brought
in the Miller ambulance, Wednes-
day, to his home in Stockport. Mr..
Mercer is not showing improvement,
and was in too weakened a condi-
tion to undergo an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
NJ. 4 Nj. Alumni Ranuuat

The NJ. & M. Alumni association
will hold their annual banquet Fri
day, May 20, at 1880 p. M, at the
armory. The ladies' aid of the Main
Street Church of Christ will cater
for the banquet.
The following committees have
been chosen to assist the executive
committee:
Program Committee: r IL IL S
Brown, Christine Shilling, Margaret
Hooper, Fred Mcdonald.
Finance: Dorothy Cosgrave, Mary
Louise Fox, Elizabeth Campbell.
Decorating: Ruth Lighthizer, Ev-
elyn Dewitt, Gerald Price, Donald
Mace.
Nominating: Mrs. Frank Kraps,
Mrs. Justus Alderman. Mrs. Charles
Barkhurst
Tickets may be secured from any
member of the finance committee, at
the Harris pharmacy in Malta, or at
Sears drug store in McConnelsville
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
SCOTS Home From California

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. M. Scott returned
to their home here Tuesday even
ing, after having spent some weeks
in California with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
V. Van Metre of Marietta, who went
there last fall. They all returned
in the Van Metre machine. They
came by the southern route, and
were 10 days on the way. No
trouble of any kind was experienced.
and very delightful time was had.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
o. S. u. Record Graduating Glass

A class of 400 is scheduled to re-
ceive diplomas from the o. S. T.,
June 10, at the fifty-third annual
commencement cf Ohio State Uni
versity. The class will bring the
total number of degrees granted
during the school year 1929-1930
to approximately 2,100. At the
three quarterly convocations, held
since the 1929 commencement, TOT
degrees were conferred. The years
class is the largest in the history of
the university. The total year
ago was 1920.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
At The Churches
Main Street Church OF Christ

The 1900th anniversary of PEN
tecost is drawing near, which causes
us to think of the value of the
church to the world The church
means just as much as it is inter-
preted to the world by Christ's fol-
lowers. You ought to do your part.
Unified service at $50 a. m. Ser
mon subject, 1.-The Ascension"
Christian Endeavor in the evening
at $50. Evening service at 7:30
Sermon subject, THE Lordship of
Jesus" Mid week prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30 You
are cordially invited to attend any
or all of our services F. Ken
die, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday, church school. 9:15 a.
m. r. r. Bell, superintendent.
Morning worship, 1O:3O o'clock.
Birds There will be no evening
services due to tae high school bac-
calaureate service. Rev Clifford is
the preacher. Wednesday, prayer
meeting, 7:30 o'clock. Choir re-
hearsal, $50 p. M Thursday, May
Is, Mrs. Erwin's class will have a
pot luck supper in the church par
tor.
Wolf Creek Church of Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Reg
ular worship, 1920. All are well
come.
Malta Methodist Church
Church school at 9:15. Church
service at 10:30. Mid-week service,
Wednesday at 1880. No evening
service.-G. d. Clifford, pastor
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Preaching Sunday morning and
evening by Rev. w. J. Mills. Morn
ing theme, Weeds or Corn" even
ing, The Model Young Man"
Church of Christ
(Seventh Street,
Bible study at $50 a. M Preach
ing at 10:30, and at 7:45 in the
evening by Elder Stephen Settle.
Evangelistic meetings are now in
progress, conducted by Elder Settle.
Meeting tonight, and each succeed
ing night at 7:45. Come and hear
these good gospel sermons.
McKendree NJ. Il. Church
Preaching services: Zion, 1920;
Wesley Chapel, at 2:30; Fletcher,
7:3O.-A. O. Tillotson, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at 9:15.
Morning worship at 1920. Sub
ject, THE Loneliness of the Human
Soul" There will be no preaching
service at night. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday night. Gods church is
calling people today, but later on,
God will call Himself. Better be
ready. B. Douglas, pastor.
Tabor Christian Church
Rev. Hiram N. Van Voorhis, the
New Testament evangelist, will con-
duet revival meeting, beginning
next Lords day, Sunday, May IS,
and closing on Wednesday, June 4.
This will be his 139th revival.
Preaching each evening at 8 O'Clock,
and also on Sunday at IL. Come to
hear him, as it will be worth your
| time
! Presbyterian Church
Church school at 9:15 a. m.
Glasses for everyone. Morning
church service at 1920. Mr. AL
bert Price will bring the gospel
message. Christian Endeavor at
GA p. m. Kings meeting, We'd
nesday, 1880 p. m. All are cor
dially invited to attend these SER
vices.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15

Mrs. Margaret Hooper who has
been with her sister Mrs. w. R.
Boggs at Indianapolis. since last
July, returned Wednesday to the
home of her son G. N. Hooper here.
Mr.. Hooper motored to Indianapolis
Tuesday, and brought his mother
here by auto.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Deaths Toll
May 8 to Is

May 3 TO 10
John l.. White, Cumberland.
Mrs. Isabelle Balm, Malta.
Mrs. Homer Hook, Columbus.
Jas. E. Watson, Center TIP.
Virginia M. Coleman. GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Ora Slater, Center TIP.
Jessie Griffin, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
Weayer-StOneburner Wedding

At one o'clock Wednesday after
noon, May IA, Mr.. Emmett Weaver
and Miss Florence Stoneburner were
married at the home of the officiat-
ing minister, Rev. L. NJ Nc
Clindish. In the evening at 7
o'clock, delicious supper was en-
joyed at the home of the grooms
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah F.
Weaver Those present were the
relatives and immediate friends of
the contracting parties. Mr.. and
Mrs. Weaver will reside for this
summer at Athens, where the groom
expects to attend Ohio University.
The groom is a former student of
Ohio University, and successful
teacher in the Perry county public
schools. The bride is graduate or
Sayre high school, and has been en-
ployed at Crooksville. The best
wishes and congratulations of host
of friends go with this happy pair,
as they enter this new phase of life.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-05-15
JnO. l.. White Dies AT Cumberland

John L. White, aged 81 years
whose illness from general infirmi
ties, had been mentioned in this pa
per, died Friday, May 8, at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Flora
woodward at Cumberland, O., where
he had made his home the last four
years. Besides Mrs. woodward, he
leaves four other daughters-Mrs.
Amy Matson of McConnelsville; Mrs
Alice Smith of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Jes-
sic Phillips who resides in Noble
county, and Mrs. Leila Dutton OF
Columbus; also two sons-C. D.
and A. j. White who are located in
Los Angeles, Calf. Mr.. White was
native of Morgan county, havine
been born in the Hackney neighbor-
hood
Funeral services We're held from,
Smiths Chapel in this county Sun
day afternoon, with burial in the
cemetery nearby.