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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
LENZ SLEEPS AS CULBERTSON IS
 KEPT AWAKE
Sidney Says He Is Getting "Darned Mad," and No Wonder, for He Is Being Hit Hard
BY H. ALLEN SMITH Halted press Staff COrrcspOndcnt)

New York, December 24-(UP) -Sidney s. Lenz, 58-year-old ma estro of the bridge tables, sat him self down in his suite at the Wal dorf- Astoria today, edged q lean forefinger into his collar and tugged for Q minute, then unbur- dened himself of the following words:
 "Where 1t is," said Sidney s. Lenz. "here 1t is the night before Christmas, you might say. And where do I stand? have not got n foot. to stand on. And I am get ting darned mad"
 Lenz referred to a little matter of 14,525 points. Ely Culbertson and various partners have stacked up around MT Lenz's ears during S6 rubbers of the contract bridge
 There are only b4 rubbers to go and, after all. 14,525 points are
 Ely Culbertson and his lean young friend Theodore A. Lightner, playing the first sesison of the match to be held in the Waldorf, increased their lead by 3,S2o points last night, over Lenz ana his young friend, Oswald Jacoby.
 There was no hullaballoo occas- toned by transfer of the great con- tract carnival from the Hotel Chat ham to the Waldorf. Culbertson and Lightner did show up In formal dress. Lenz, being the new host. could equal that. but Jacoby, Greenwich Villager, came tag ging along in q blue shirt. Nobody seemed embarrassed, least Of all Jacoby.
 They played eight rubbers. sid ney Lenz dropped dead off to sleep during the play of one hand. Ely was playing a hand with Lightner as dummy. He teetered, studied scratched his nose, head and chin. Finally Lenz's head dropped over on his shoulder. After Cubertson made his play, he tapped Lenz sharply on the shoulder to awaken him.
 There ensued a lengthy argu- ment. Lenz insisted that he had a perfect right to go to sleep - or even die = the way Ely was act ing. They had just settled the point when it became Ely's turn to lead, out of the dummy. He started to ponder again. Lenz promptly slammed his cards, face down, on the table and got out or hIs chair.
 "Podden me. Ely" said Lenz. "but while you're thinking about this one 1 think I'll stroll over to speakeasy and have q drink. I'll be back in about i6 minutes. so take your time."
 cuibertEon. usually the most flip pant, was momentarily nonpiussed. Then he answered:
 "0o right ahead. Sid. Take one for me. Because thereil be plenty of time. This piay'll be longer than the other one."
 Lens left the room and after lonfing around ln the corridor for about five minutes. went back Into the playing room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
CITY COURT FREES PAIR OF SUSPECTS
Evidence Termed
 Insufficient To
 Hold Colored Men
Arrested and Suspected of Being Members of Gang Oi Counterfeiters, But Judge Dismisses Complaint When Case Fails to Shape Up as Expected

cleared of this charge only to be Identified by Henry Goldfield of 12 Bishop street as the couple who passed a $20 bill on him. The bill proved to be a counterfeit and was sent by Q Hartford bank to Washington, D. c. It has yet to be returned to Waterbury. The federal authorities were notified and 1t was expected that secret service men would visit here for the purpose of obtaining additional evidence against the two men.
 The local police were inclined to the opinion that Stringer and Byrd, who is known in local box ing circles, were innocent of any conspiracy to circulate "phoney money. They claimed that they obtained the bill in New Britain. where several others were recently nicked uD,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24

In sufficient evidence resulted to- day in the dismissal of charges which resulted in the detention of Noble stringer, s4, of s2 Rutgers street, Newark, N. J., and Ellis Byrd, 22, of 22S Abbott avenue, both colored, as possible members of a gang of counterfeiters. Owing to the difficulties which faced the state in procuring the necessary evidence and the miles of red tape to be cut in the procedure It was decided to drop the complaint. The two men were held on the techni- cal charge of breach of the peace.
 The two men were taken into custody last Sunday morning. For a time 1t was thought that they were the operators of fiim-fiam game which cost several merchants some good money. They were later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
BOY SCOUTS
 PASSED TESTS

With Herbert s. Root, Allan H. Boardman and Charles H. Perry, members of the reviewing board present, the following Boy Scouts passed the tests at the court of honor last night at scout head quarters: John W. Watt, IT,, of troop z, cycling. scholarship and woodworking; Robert L. Borden of troop 5, electricity and scholarship; Caswell Silver of troop 20, first aid: Donald Noonan of troop 22, handi- craft: Henry Kleis of troop 10, handicraft; Alphonse Buskus of troop 1, personal health; Carmelo DiMaria of troop PC, star scout. The United States uses more quicksilver than any other .coun- try
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Educational
 Classes at the Y
Secretary Arthur L. Puri1- ton Released Schedule
 To-day

The schedule of free educational classes which the YMCA is organ izing for unemployed men was re- leased this morning by Secretary Arthur l.. Purinton.
 The class in architectural draw ing will meet next Monday at 1880 D. m. The instructor will be Henry T. Moeckel, of Freney and Moeckel, architects.
 The salesmanship class will open at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, with Carl c. Gulliver of the sales de- pertinent of the Chase companies as instructor. At 5:30 on Tues- day, John c. Bradley of the American Brass Go will hold a short session with all those inter- ested in metallurgy.
 On Wednesday at 1880 Earle H. Blanchard, English teacher at Leavenworth high schol will meet those who are interested in the English course. At 4:30 Wednes- day, Fred Beecher, of the Bristol company will meett he men inter- ested In blue print reading for machinists and toolmakers.
 A class in arithmetic will be or- ganized, but no announcement can be made pending selection of an instructor.
 All these classes will be held In the central Y. All unemployed men who are interested are urged to be prompt at all classes in or- der that the classes may begin on time.
 In addition to the educational classes, q number of unemployed men are using the Central Y gym from 9:30-11:00 Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The swim. ming pool and shower baths are open to them from Il a. m. until noon on the same days. Appli. cations for unemployment service privileges may be secured at the main office at Central "Y". Nebraska has more river mile- age than my other state,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Fire Destroyed
 Four Car Garage
Bell Alarm Sent in at 5:3O Yesterday Afternoon

A four-care garage in the rear of 332 Hill street was destroyed by fire late yesterday afternoon. Bremen responded to a bell alarm from box 334 at b:30 o'clock and found the structure a mass of flames. No cars were stored in the building at the time. The flames at times threatened to communi- cate with two nearyby residences. As e matter of precaution firemen kept a line of hose in action to prevent any spread. A three-fam- fly house owned by Ralph Maria was slightly damaged by flames. William Levinson was the owner of the garage.
 An investigation was expected to be made today to determine, if possible, the cause of the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Liberty Lodge of Masons
 Installed Officers

Homer c. Senior was installing officer and Robert J. Eggleton was grand marshal at the installation of officers ceremonies of Liberty lodge of Mnsons in Masonic temple last night. The officers were induct- ed as follows: worshipful master, Charles W. Kellogg; senior warden, John D. Thoms; junior warden. Walter L. Wood; treasurer, Ronald N. woodward; secretary, Leroy M Gibbs: senior deacon, Arnold M Hellman; junior deacon. Layton A. Rose; senior steward, P. Kirkmnn Samson, Jr.; junior steward, Ed ward D. Hellman; champlain. Homer c. Senior: marshal. Harold B. Post; organist. Roy w. Beron; tyler, John R. Hughes.
 Board of trustees, Benjamin L. Coe, John A. Coe and Clark Fl. w. Newton; members of Masonic board of relief. Benjamin s. Coe. William M. Gillette; member Of Masonic temple corporation, Dr. Edward V. Erbe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
WINONA REBEKAH
 LODGE OFFICERS

The following officers of Winonah Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows were elected last night at Q meet ing in Odd Fellows hall: Noble grand, Mrs. William Warrington; vice-grand, Mrs. Thomas Finley; recording secretary, Mrs. Walter White; treasurer, Mrs. George Manville; first trustee, Mrs. John Holiingworth; second trustee, Mrs. Edward Hayward; third trustee, William Wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24

Dusses leave the terminus in the forecourt of Victoria Station, London, at a rate of 250 an hour during rush hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Howland- d-Hughes Employees Assn
Do Their Bit in Spread.
 ing Christmas Cheer

Howland- Hughes Employment asso citation donated 20 large, amply stocked Christmas baskets to 20 of Waterbury's needy families. These well-stocked baskets will furnish an appetizing dinner to those 20 families and the staples included will tide them over for many days.
 James Healey, president of the Conner Trucking company, kindly donated a truck for distribution of baskets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24

Hemp, said to be the oldest cul- tivated fibre in the world. was grown in China as early as 2SOO E. c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY

On May 3ot the nation will tribute to the memory OF the
who laid down their fields
battle in defense country and flag Throughout the length
and homeland well foreign countries
the resting the thousands who their all that
might peace the blessings prosperity will be trewn with
flowers will be marked by memorial ceremonies
many occasion will be nged with Sadness for the
made the sacrifice will be still fresh 10
all us the will be Of oemnty for forget
that thus honor everlasting debt that
grows greater with the OF the It
day. therefore, of which and
woman maiden rlghttuly Those
whom the av recalling OF and those
who are moved by spirit OF tribute to
herosm will themselves united by bond Of national
fellowship.
the of those deep emotions whose ev
dence and gravity. time when by oonemplatVe
reverence we the OF those e9ons
departed heroes fought desperate battles order that
MIGHT live in As pause with bowed heads to think
their deeds we them pass before From
o the distant past them omethe patriotic Fathers Of
1776 the boys maSsed bataions OF blue and
gray dasng paoon OF those who conquered the ndePt
ao in the 70 and the long bueed columns OF those who
sve nm san Tuan in 1898 and finally those kaicad hosts
who carried our standards victory Flanders Field As wei
aber on Nav 30h pay homage and humble tribute
heroes of past wars will be no North no South East moi
West bt Nation United all sections bound together by theI
bonds o \ common reverence-J. $. a. Recruiting News
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Sherd Dougan, Mr.
and Mrs. III. q. Fast, DR.. Fl. P. Mich
ener and wife, and Mrs Hettie
Woodward attended church at
Pennsville, Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. Hodgin spent
Sunday with A. T. Smith of Fred
ericl1town.
Mrs. Captola McKeown and Miss
Martha Cook of Malta, were callers
at Mrs. l.. j. Denny's, Tuesday.
Miss Clara Armstrong spent Sat.
urday and Sunday with her friend,
Myrtle Ollie.
The commencement held at the
Union hall, Friday evening was well
attended. The speaker was Pros
Matheney of Ohio University, Atk-
ems.
Rev. e. B. Dean and family of
Albany spent Friday and Saturday
with friends, and attended COM
mencement.
All children who expect to enter
school next fall will be given a free
health examination at DR.. Whit
acres, Friday at l p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Miller and
daughter visited friends at New
Marshfield and Athens, Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Crew returned home
Monday. after spending the winter
with her daughters, Mrs. Richard
Fawcett and Mildred Edgerton of
Shawnee, Okla.
Mrs. Frank Gibbons is on the
sick list.
Misses Thelma and Frances Palm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

Miss Marjorie NeWberry, Column
here. Her sister Miss Winifred
Newberry accompanied her to Col
umbus, where she will spend some
time visiting, and at Buckeye Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Mason have
moved here from Waterford. and
are located in the Lyme bungalow,
formerly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor White.
John Mcpherson, Walter Porter,
Ted Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hayes,
Mr.. and Mrs C. r. Bishop, Mrs. r.
w Dewitt, Gertrude WAGNER Mil
dred Wallace and Dale Scott were
guests Saturday night of the penns-
Vile Alumni
Mrs. Eva McDermott and daugh-
ters Rose and Alice have returned
to their home in Columbus, after
spending the week end with Mrs
Celia Bacon.
The Alumni banquet was held
last Friday night at the high school
auditorium with a eoodly number in
attendance. Miss Mary Simpson
president of the alumni, welcomed
the class OF "31," in a very fitting
manner, and the response was given
by Ella Mae Erwin, president Of the
class of "'31" Donald Van Fos-
sen acted as toast-master. Officers
elected for the coming year-Pres.
Donald Van Fossen; Vice Pres,
Frances Bailey; Sec'y, Agnes Dew
lit: Assist. Sec'y, Mary Barnes;
Treas, Lulu Mcpherson.
Harry Dunn and family are NOV
ing this week to Carrollton, where
Mr.. Dunn has employment
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Patterson, Mt.
Vernon, and the latter's mother
Mrs. Allie Bishop, were recent guests
of Mrs. Jennie Patterson.
Mrs. Fred Dover and Mrs. How
ard Price and children of McCon.
nelsville visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. 4. Durbin
Mrs. w. T. Miner of Swifts was a
recent visitor of Mrs. Celia Bacon.
Carl Adrian of Waynesburg, Pa,
was a recent visitor OF his mother
Mrs. Nora Boomer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Medley and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

yer and Hazel Tracy, Columbus;
Shela Bailey, Eola Hummel, Ken
meth McPeak and w. H. Jewett, Of
Athens.
Miss Lucille Wood left Sunday
for her home at Columbus, after
completing successful term Of
school here. Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Limbach and
two children of Waynesburg, were
over the week end visitors of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Bark.
hurst. Mrs. Barkhurst returned
home with them for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmor Hollings.
worth who have been spending the
winter with their daughter, Mrs
Maynard of Stockport, returned
home Sunday.
Fine Evangelistic Meetings
The Church of Christ here is en-.
joying one of the best meetings in
the history of the church. This
meeting is being conducted by Evan
gelist J. C. Roady of Sullivan, Ind.
and the song service is being con-
Quoted by Otis Bates, of Marietta
Last Sunday there was an all day
meeting, with three services, and
dinner in the park. There were is
congregations represented at each
meeting. The house was full to
overfowing, extra chairs were used
every place room could be founo
and then some had to stand and
some not able to get in the house
at all. During the day p accepted
the invitation and took their stand
membership, and Is for baptism
This meeting will continue through
out the week, aud all are cordially
invited
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

er of Athens, spent the week end
with their parents, and attended the
alumni
Mr.. and Mrs. doc" NORM of
Newark were week end guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Zumbro.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ". Shepard and
daughter Mary of Wooster, attend,
! ed alumni, Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Rardin of
GAINESVILLE spent Sunday with Mr..
H. J. Rardin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Embree
spent Sunday at GAINESVILLE.
Word was received here that Cal
vim Calendine, little son of Harley
Calendine at Parkersburg, is crit
ically i'll with pneumonia
DR.. and Mrs. A. H. Whitacre en-
tertained after commencement Fri
day evening, Prof. Matheney ans.
wife of Athens, and members OF
the Chesterhill high school faculty.
School Party
Monday evening the boys basket
, ball squad of the Chesterhill high
school, entertained with delightful
party at the gymnasium. Games
were played, and though the date
was rather late, it was considered
necessary that the class of 1884 be
victims of the customary initiation.
At a reasonable hour refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, ice cream,
cake and lemonade were served
Fifty-nine pupils were present and
the faculty was represented by Miss
Gander
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

conta Post Band.
Mrs. D. w. Trout (Dollie Peeb.
les) left Saturday for Duncan, Miss,
where she will visit her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Edwards
Mrs. G. P. Yocom who is on the
sick list, is some better at this
writing.
Mrs. Hannah Archer received
word of the death of Mrs Louisa
Stevens of Amity, Ore, which oc-
Cured May 10. She was the daugh-
ter of the late Anthony Archer, and
only sister of the late C. H. Archer.
Gladys and Clayton John motored
to Columbus, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs III. A. Triplett and
son Bernard spent Sunday at Dallas
Kane's, near Malta.
Mrs. Lizzie Alderman and daugh-
ter Maydelle of McConnelsville, and
c. H. Denny Of GAINESVILLE, spent
Sunday at L. j. Denny's.
Chesterhill fair board had a very
interesting meeting last week, 20
members being present. Plans are
being made for fair and home
coming to be held August II, II,
and IS.
Miss Geneva Dean of Albany Wis
tied last week with her friend Miss
Lucille Miller.
Mrs. Emily Worthington's father
and brother of Georgetown, Ky,
spent a few days last week with
their daughter.
Sadie Rabberman left Sunday
morning for an indefinite stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Lee Jones Of
Cleveland
Miss Blanche Schofield who has
been a teacher at the Barnesville
school, returned to her home at
Chesterhill Friday. She will attend
summer school at University of Wis
consin
Mrs. Eva Randall, Miss Dorothy
Bowman and brother of Portland
O., spent few days at H. s. Hop
kins'.
The ladies' aid will meet at the
nome Oh MIS-. OIlNeI EuSerlOn fTi-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Talbot Of
Lancaster We're week end guests
of r. NJ Talbot and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. PEBBLES Of
Beach City, spent Saturday and
Sunday with their parents, MI. and
Mrs. VIM. PEBBLES.
Dr. and Mrs. II. p. Michener were
business callers at Columbus, Tues
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28
Pennsyille
Death of Wilbur Plummer

Word was receiced here Of the
death OF Wilbur Plummer Of Phoe-
nix, Ark Mention was made some
time ago of his illness, and his
death came as a shock 70 his many
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

Among the many good points Judge Florence Allen of the
Ohio brought here her fine ad
dress that tendency discard the better
example she stated that because
the right of verdict there
the demand scrap the jury system Then she said
nhcant thing that will work. unless people
When condemn certain ordinances
primary system and other because
where they do feel they
should might we'll for ask ourselves the question: have
Have best support and
make success? Is the
wrong the trouble those who refuse work the
SYSTEM Is religion losing OUT isn't solely because peo-
pie neglecting to work their religion?
condemnng thing that in principle is right ought
how much support effort has been
given it. in order to make it work!
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

Dexter L. Boomer, aged 50 years,
formerly Of Marietta, and who
made his home in Stockport WithiA
recent years, died in GAINESVILLE
hospital last Thursday, tolloWlhS
an acute heart attack He was en-
ployed in GAINESVILLE bakery op-
Grated by his son Raymond Boom
er He was married about year
ago 10 Mrs. Nora Adrian Of Stock
port, who survives him He also
leaves two sons and a daughter by
former marriage-the son men
toned. of GAINESVILLE. and John
Boomer and Mrs Mabel Bubble OF
Parkersburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28
NOTICE OF HEARING REL
ATIVE TO PROPOSED
CHANGE IN LOCATION
OF A PORTION OF SH
ICH) NO. 393, SECTION S,
IN MORGAN COUNTY,
OHIO

Columbus. Ohio, May 27. 1881
\ hearing win be held by the Dlrec-
tor Of Highways of Ohio, in the Court
House at McConnelsville, Ohio, az II
o'clock a. M, Eastern standard Time,
Friday, June 5. 1891, for and against
the proposed change i'm location Of q
portion Of SH CICH) No. 393, section
s, in the vicinity of Meigs Creek,
Morgan County said change in loca-
tion being described as follows:
PROPOSED RELOCATION: Begin
ming al STA. 432 plus 90 in the center
line Of survey ~ the plans Of the
above Improvements, known as Si
GCH) No. 392 Sec. 5, Morgan County,
said station being a point on ! de-
gree. So minutes curve 70 the rlGht
thence along said curve to the right
a distance of 3G3.9 minutes 20 Sta.
425 pins 63.9; thence $. Ja degrees, 22
minutes y. to sta. 452 plus PIG a
ginning of I degree 80 minutes
curve TO the left; thence along said /
degrees, 80 minutes curve a distance
Of 725lS minutes 10 Sta, 459 plus
utes Il. 573.54 minutes to sta. 465 plus
20.48; thence along degree, so
minutes curve to The right distance
Of 1861 minutes to sta. 469 plus
utes r. distance of 112.S5 minutes
to Sta. All plus 90 in the center line
OF survey of the aforesaid project,
and said point, being in the center
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT: Be-
ginning at sta. 432 plus 90 in the cen
ter line ofesurvey Of the plans Of the
above Improvement known as SH
thence in a southeasterly, southerly
and easterfy direction along the pres
ent Travelled road across Meigs Creek
to a point at sta. All plus 90 in the
center line of survey of the plans on
the aforesaid project where the old
road and the new road coincide.
o. w. MERRELL.
2Sm2 State Highway Director.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28

daughter Doris of Columbus spent
Sunday with relatives here. They
were accompanied home by the for
mer's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Man
Medley.
Andy Lynn and sister Hannah of
Tabor vicinity visited Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. McCann.
The True Blue class OF the M. p
Sunday school are being entertain-
ed this Thursday night at the Nc
PhersOn home.
Large heavy sheets of paper for
sale at Democrat office. Fine to go
under rugs or carpets. Only 15c
per dozen sheets.-Democrat Of
fee. a16tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28
Chesterhill
Magician Coming

Charles Glass, the rising young
magician OF Malta, will put on ali
entertainment at Union hall, Satur-
day evening at SIS o'clock. Mr.,
Glass has a number of clever tricks
seeing. Admission. Is and 35c.
Decoration Services
All children are requested to be
at the church at 1:30 p. M, Satur-
day, with flowers; will leave the
church at o'clock, march to the
cemetery and decorate the graves,
return TO the church, where the ad-
dress will be given by ]. H. Brooks.
Music will be furnished by the NAL
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-28
Death OF John Edward Balm

The body of John Edward Balm
20. son OF the late Syl Balm. Colum
bus, who died Wednesday in CO.
lumbus hospital, viii be brought
here Friday afternoon for burial III
the local cemetery. Mr.. Bain's
mother, deceased, was before mar
riage Miss Annie Curran. His
grandfather was the late James
Balm. sr. He leaves one sister, Ag-