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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28
NEA Service Writer

NEA SeTSICc "TItcr Washington-Gcorge Washing ton. of whose birth this year is the | 200th anniversary, has become one of the first victims of federal econ omy.
 No member of congress yields to any other member in his ven- eration for the great George. but when Director Sol Bloom of the biccntennial commission came with q plea for an additional $427, ,000 to finance his gigantic attempt to get Washington back into the hearts and finds of his countrymen what did the house do but slash that de- f1ciency estimate to $2b0,000 and what did the senate do but lop off $50,G00 more!
 Although the 3227,000 cut means that fewer persons will learn all about the father Of their country from Sol Blooms mass of prepared literature on the subJowt, 1t was in no sense q victory for those critics who sheer at the, organization as tho "soi Bloom yfcentcnnial Com mission" and charge that Sol. q Tammany congressnhn. has sought to baiiyhoo himself through all his recent blatant ballyhoo for George Washington.
 On the contrary. Sol received many fine tributes to his zeal0us work from other members and wide commcndation on the way he handled himself under fire. The trouble was that he had already received more than 800,000 from congress for the commission's work of informing people about Wash ington and getting them to cele- brate this year. A million dollars in thes days distress and deficits seemed quite enough for tho pur- pose.
 Among items mentioned by Sol before the house appropriations com mittee were sb5.000 for Honor to George Washington pamphlets "A million copies. $32.600 for George Washington pageants and plays" ,S47,200 for programs for groups showing them how to cele- brate. S6b,b00 for material for newspapers and magazines, @S0.- 900 for an Appreciation course" on Washington's period. In all. some $512,000 for printing and binding plus $11b.000 for celebra- ton and dedieations in this vicinity. In addition there's request for $452.000 for commission expenses in the next fiscal year.
 Huddiston Of Alabama compared the Bloom ''hullnbal0o" over Washington with Ian effort to draw crowd to q circus, beiittling to Washington and to tho country" He called the bicentennial "a sort 0 fracket" Laduardia of New York said someone, meaning Bloom. was exploiting Washington." Other mem bers made mean remarks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28
To-days Selected Poem
A MILE TO ANYWHERE By Helen WeishimGr

its fl mile 10 anywhere Since you have gone away. 4 funny little crooked mile 1 cannot walk to-day.
 I am afraid that I might And A crumpied heart you tossed Into tall weeds as you went by A broken dream you lost. II may bs you walk slowly And wait for me to % That tangled path to find you-- If only [ could kn0wi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28
ON THE TRAIL

fighters second at the end of tho tenth round, you'll be all right soon" Buster.
 we've sent for the detective for yer"
 "What yer getting at now? What's the detective for7"
 ITO 'eip yer find the bloks what yer supposed to be ittin'." - Ars- swers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28
IT i HAPPENS

CuIbcrtsOn beat Ienx, Bnt when aIrs said and done, IL merely proved. I'd like to add Publicity sure won.
 O--O--O Japan and China are doing q tug of war with Japan doing most oi the tusging.
 o--C---o
 Politicians would move heaven and earth to get your vote, but when it comes to q matter of brains they couldn't move q checker board with. distinction.
 0-O--o This completes our, regular Thursday evening program. II was broa deast by DBD and came 10 you through the courtesy of the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pio- nser in this type of entertainment. We gre signing off at this time, to Dc back on the air again to.mor. row evening at tho regular hour.
 o-O--o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

A bit of praise for your work today, 4 slam nt your stuff tomorrow, This is the way of the world, kind friends,
 Cheers, then q dash Of sorrow.
 o---O--o Who can remember the good old days when they put a slice of onion in your ham sandwich. without charging an extra nickel.
 o---O---o
 Most of Us are interested in wild life, but some like it wilder than others.
 o--O--~O When q man steps up production T he Is bound to step down dcprcs- sion.
 o--O--0 The heir males will be much in demand by husband hunting gals
 0---C--o
 Love makes t dreamer out of some. q schemcr out of others.
 We're drifting apart" moaned the ice as they dynamited the jam.
 o--O--o
 Many c domestic gets house. maids knee, looking through the keyh0lss.
 o--O--o The best way to sharpen wits Is on the grindst0ne Of experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

While Connecticut is still enjoying spring weather and heavy rainfalls Lake Placid. N. r.. is preparing for carnival of winter sports from February 4 to IF. The outdoor contests of the Olympic games will be held in that period. Lake Placid is knee deep in snow now; ice is thick; the temper- ature is down around zero. And with S20O. 900 invested in winter sport equip ment Lake Placid is gradually tuning from tears to smiles. We don't blame the Adir- ondaek village.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

But when Treadway of Massa- chusetts charged that the commis- sion had misused the franking privilege and the learned Beck Of Pen nnsylvania charged inaccuracies in its Washington pamphlets
 Bloom refuted them both. And in both house and senate various
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

Given $40 100000 by Uncle He Didn't Know Very We'll" It must be dreadfully embarrassing to be offered fortune like that by comparative stranger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:33 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

The Japanese government explains that the Jap army has been moving on Chinehow to eradicate disturbing elements Isn't there plenty of that sort of work right at home in Tokio?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

Prisoners held for trial at Brix- ton prison, England, are not al. lowed to smoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28
Good evening.
 O-O-O 4 KITTY SPEAKS

My name is Tommy Tucker And although I'm just a cat. I'm not an alley feline Or anything like that When just a tiny kitten. l came here on a train. And I've got raeeoon blood in me, My old home towns in Maine. I'm brown and tan and yellow. And my feet are snowy white. My tail is long and fluffy, I'm 2 prize winner all right. But now my leg is broken. And I'm lying here in pain, A speeding auto hit me. l cried for help in vain. So cats like me must suffer; And drivers do not stop. If l could find that devil. I'd hand him to a cop. My name is Tommy Tucker, And although I'm just a cat. I'm pleading your protection For my kind. from folks like
 that.
 ---J. A. B.
 o--O--o Speaking of chaps who hang right on, don't forget the shoe maker who sticks to the last.
 0--O--O
 The sale in baby carriages might be Bpecded by advertis- ing them as floating power go- carts.
 O--O--O The milk Of human kindncss is pretty much like other milk at times, more or less skinned.
 o---O---o
 France is experimenting with motor car having three wheels. In n year or so they may be advertising Three Wheeling" - o--O--o Business seems to be riding over the storm King Buyway.
 0--O--O
 DING, DING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

Fame and fortune, Are flccting they say, It's fortunate for fame That lt goes that way.
 O--O---o Newton D. Baker says the league of nations should not be q politi- cal football. Baker is right. poll. ticians don't know enough about the league to even recognize 1t as q football.
 o--O---o Every motor trip is q start in the right dircction--untiI you hit q detour.
 0--O---O A fiery speech should be dc- lIvered by n speaker with m nsbeB- tos roof in his mouth.
 O--O-~-O OH YEAH, PAGE THE VICE
 SQUAD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-28

Isc still, sad heart, (Or still as you can bc,) For after all, . still to-day, Is quite the thing you sec.
 o--O---O Baker Buried Under Thousand Lon ycs--Headlipe. Sandwiches be- tween bread, chr
 O--O--o There's q lark at heavens gate. So when you start for heaven, perhaps you're oh for n lark.
 o-~-O-a-O It takes q fish peddler to horn ir on business.
 0--O--o suppose Japan will fight for Manehuria until there's not q man left.
 O--O---O The weather man seems t0 have il cold control on winter.
 o---O--o
 SO TT GOES
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Newton Ridge

Mrs Mabel Newsom is spending 9
the week in GAINESVILLE helping care
for her sister, Mrs. Cora McGrath
and infant. . Mr.. and Mrs Otto Ad-
dis spent a day recently at Mariet-
ia Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Long of
Chesterhill spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Grosskloss. :. Mr. and
Mrs. J H. Henery and daughter
Hilda spent New Years day with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E Henery. Mr.
and Mrs. Geo Bishop spent Sun
day afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. C.
F. Teeter. Lucille Simpson spent
a few days last week with her sis
ter Mrs Bertha Bowles of McCon-
nelsville Evelyn White visited
last week with Lillian Wallace of
Stockport Leroy Henery visited
recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Smell of near Hopewell. Charley
Bailey of Philo spent New Years
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
White and daughter Illah of Gin
cinnati, spent New Years day with
Mr.. and Mrs Wilford Griest. Mr..
and Mrs. Geo Bishop and brother
W. Z. Bishop spent New Years
day with their sister and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mays. Edna
Hambleton and her niece and neph-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07

ter from our good friend Mrs. DON
myer, New Cambria, Kan, in
which she tells us her relatives are
awaiting our new story of Bristol
township. Folks allow us to say
here that it will not appear in book
form, but will run serially through
the issues of the Democrat, during
the coming year Tell your rela-
tives that they can get the Demo-
crat one whole year for $150, with
all the good things it contains. AS
for our story: We only want to say
that we will tell you more about
the pioneers of many families than
many of you. know. The Lindimore
family for instance We have data
from Kansas. Missouri and Mutton
burg, and when we see Lafe and
Amanda we will have much from
McConnelsville.
Scribe's Saddest Experience
During our 25 years of writing
we have been called on to chron
icle many sad things, but we feei
we witnessed the saddest event OF
our life Monday afternoon, at the
Meigs cemetery, when we saw Err
Vile Shrivers and his eight moth
erless children standing by the open
grave. and saw the mother con-
signed to the tomb. Some of them
perhaps could not realize what II
meant, but all were old enough to
know that mother could not speak
to them. Some of the little tots
may not remember what she looked
like, but they will miss her tender
affection. Flowers and prayers are
all right in their places; but like
Jimmie said about the cards, "They
can't eat them .
Most folks got new calendars,
but some still write 81. Stanley
(Dock) Ray who was seriously i'll
with appendicitis, last week, is bet
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Rad
cliff will move from the j. P.
Carnes house to S. l.. Swallow
house in the village, next week.
Melvin North is quite i'll with ap-
pendicitis, this Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07

Mrs. Edna Daley and children Bes-
sic, James and Frank visited rela
tives in Athens the past week. Den
MS Daley and family spent Sunday
in Athens, Mrs. Daley and chill
dren returning home with them. ;.
Mrs. Harry Robb and daughters
Norma Jean and Donna Lee of
GAINESVILLE have been visiting with
Mrs. Robb's parents, Mr., and Mrs.
Thomas Sines, and other relatives.
Mrs. Carrie Gibeaut and daugh
ters Louise and Opal of McConnels
vile spent Thursday with Henry
McMurray and family. Mrs Will
liam Smith spent Saturday and
Sunday with her sister, Miss Flor
ence Reed at Bethesda hospital.
GAINESVILLE Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Sealock spent Sunday afternoon
with Charlie Devol and family
north of McConnelsyille.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07

pleasure of reading a letter writ
zen by Mrs. John Often Brandon OF
Colorado, to Rev. Ray w. Huff
The letter was intended for the Mt
Carmel centennial celebration, but
did not arrive in time, but was
read later and was referred to us,
as the folks at the service could not
remember these folks. Allow us
to say here Jack Donovan at one
line owned the w. 0. Workman
farm, Barclay place. We wish these
folks would give us the history OF
the family. When they come to
Bristol, their former home, where
and when they moved from the
township, etc Send this to e. B
Ray, Star route, and we thank you
In advance. We want it for our
story of Bristol township people,
past and present. Mr.. and Mrs. c..
L. Swallow attended the funeral of
the latter's aunt, Mrs. Fox, at
Cumberland, Wednesday of last
week. The trustees organized by
electing r F. McGregor president
The next meeting will be Friday,
Jan. 20, at IL o'clock. s.. A. Nc
Connell and family who have been
residing in GAINESVILLE, will move to
Marion soon, where Mr.. McCon-
nell has a job with an insurance
company. In spite of the inclem-
ent weather the hall was crowded
to its capacity, Saturday night. 1t
would be impossible for us with
our limited ability to tell you OF
the program. The only way you can
get an idea of the treat being pre-
sented is to be present. While we
appreciate the big folks who come
from elsewhere, we are also mighty
proud of the talent hereabout. II
you have never been here, let us
tell you Come early if You want a
seat. Folks who have been here
know it. Saturday evening, Jan.
16. at 1890. We have another let
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Wesley Chapel

George Barrett resumed MS stud
les at the O. S. u, Columbus, Mon
day, after two weeks holiday va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barrett and family.
Mrs. J D. Huffman who suffered
two severe attacks of gall bladder
trouble, last week, is improved at
this writing. Miss Ann Sealock of
GAINESVILLE who has been visiting at
The home of her brother Charlie
Sealock, is also visiting among a
number Of friends in this vicinity
and Pisgah neighborhood.. The
Wesley Chapel L. A. S. will meet
Jan. IA, with Mrs. AIDA Offord. All
members are urged to be present to
elect officers for the coming year.
Quite a few around here are having
colds. Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Osborne
and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Buchanan
and children Dorothy and Herbert
spent Saturday evening at Charlie
Sealock's. The Willing Workers
class of Wesley Chapel had watch
party, also miscellaneous shower
for Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Roberts, on
Thursday night, at Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Ashton's. A number of nice
presents were received. Delicious
refreshments were served and an
enjoyable time was had by all !.
Miss Beulah Chambers returned to
Elmer Harris after spending the
week end with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs George Chambers of Bristol.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Page Three

their Christmas meeting After the
program was the exchange of pres.
ents. The hostess, assisted by hfT
daughters Edna and Daisy served
light refreshments They adjourn
ed at late hour to meet with Mrs
Gladys Tompkins. Jan. ID. The at
tendance for Newton Ridge school
for the month of December. W
1000 There has been no tardg
marks this semester. Of the eleven
now enrolled, those who have teen
perfect this semester are: Betty
Lou Spencer, Mae Louise Henery.
Della Bowles, Lewis Henery. Bob
bic Tompkins, Louise Spencer.
Laura Mae Newsom, Don Newsom,
and Bernice White. Two boys Carl
Spencer and Chester Adds missed
one day each.-Evelyn White
teacher.
Newton Ridge Grange
Newton Ridge grange will have
an oyster dinner for the grangers
and families, Jan 9. Each family
to bring sandwiches and one cover
ed dish. Installation of officers in
the afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
RinggOld

The Columbus Citizen statements
of the worst depression: The head
of a large life insurance company
recently took up arms against the
prevailing notion that the present
depression has been the worst one
in American history Speaking to
a writer of the magazine of Wall
Street, he declared: "In 1899 every
single bank in the United States
outside of New England closed it's
doors On May 10 of that year ev-
cry bank in New York City closed.
In 1873 there were 100000 men
out of work in population of 41,-
OOO, 900; SO railroads went into the
hands of receivers, and 800 out Of
307 iron and steel plants absolute
ly shut down. AS for 1893 I re-
member it distinctly and | want to
tell you that as a nation we are in
ease now compared with what we
went through then. Cold Comfort?
Perhaps But it doesn't hurt to be
reminded that our condition not only
could be- but in the past has been a
great deal worse than it is now.".
C. O. GLADDEN. and family were the
guests of Willard Townsend and
wife of New Lexington, Christmas
day. Loren Dew and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Van Horn were
the guests of James Kincaid and
family, Wednesday. The newly
elected trustees took their office
Thursday. Mrs. Owen GLADDEN. of
East Branch was the guest of Mary
Love, Thursday. Word was receiv-
ed here Thursday morning con-
cerning the burning of Mr.. and Mrs
Leslie Chappelear's house and all
contents, Thursday morning, about
one O'Clock The house was sit
uated in Mountville and belonged
to Mrs Beard, the mother of Mrs.
Leslie Chappelear We understand
no insurance was carried on the
house. Clyde Thompson's house
burned down Saturday evening, and
considerable of the contents also
went up in the flames. Mrs. John
Hayden made a few days visit with
her daughter Mrs. William White.
of near Spencer's Ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07

ew Evelyn Hambleton and James
HambIeton spent Wednesday at
Marietta Laura Adrian of Stock
port is spending a few days with
her daughter and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Loren Spencer. Mary and
Ruth Newsom spent Friday with
Mary Fordham. Mr.. and Mrs. T
S. Fordham and son Randall mo-
tored to Marietta Sunday, taking
with them their daughter and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cline and
son Randall Eugene, who spent
the past month with Mrs. Cline's
parents. j. Donald Payne and John
Victor visited recently with Charles
and Harry Teeter.. Our COM
munity was very much saddened to
hear of the death Of former resi-
dent, Clyde Newsom. We extend
to the bereaved family our SYM
pathy The Coterie met at the
home of Mrs. Elizabeth Erwin for
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
North Bristol

The following officers were elect
ed for Bristol Sunday school recent
ly: Supt. H S. Reed Asst, James
Campbell; sec'y and treas, Mary
| Reed; asst, Carlton Henderson
chorister, Margaret Spillman; asst
Ivan Beatty: pianist, Mary Spill
man, asst Della Dunkle. "A num-
Der from here attended the Woman's s
Democratic meeting in McConnels-
vile, Monday evening. Mr.. and
Mrs Russell McElfresh and daugh-
ter Barbara Gene Of Martins Ferry,
visited Thursday at VIC Macklem's.
X c. Ray and sister Mildred
motored to New Concord Friday to
attend the funeral Of j. Knox Mont
gomery. Frank Hill had the mis-
fortune recently of falling from a
tree and injuring his chin. The all
day grange meeting at Bristol was
we'll attended Saturday. The fore
noon was taken up by the regular
routine of business, and in the af-
ternoon the officers fer the ensu
ing year were installed A very in
teresting report of the state grange
meeting at Sandusky was given by
]. B. Shell. Orville Ray went to
the Clinic building in GAINESVILLE
Tuesday, for a tonsil operation.
Mrs Floyd Hall of Knight is spend
ing a few days visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Scott. S M
Little is on the sick list. Mr. and
Mrs. Roy McGrath and daughters
Mary Margaret and Mildred Mae
East Bloom, spent New Years day
at the w. C. Spillman home. VIM
Henderson of GAINESVILLE visited
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Richey The Bristol Ladies' Aid
will meet at 10 o'clock in the grange
hall, Thursday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
CHARLES E. CHASE DIES
JAN. 1, NEAR STOCKPORT

Charles E. Chase, son of Joseph
5, 1861, at Vanderhoof. O., and
passed away on the morning Of
January /. 1882, aged 70 years,
two months and 26 days Death
followed few days illness from
pneumonia. His earlier life was
spent in Athens county. On April
Is, 1885, he was united in marriage
10 Miss Hester A. Basin who pre-
ceded him in death on Dec. 81,
1929. On August IS, 1880. he was
united in marriage to Mrs. Mary
| Kern.
Mr. Chase will be greatly missed
by a host Of friends. He was Of a
CHEEKY disposition and bore his last
brief illness bravely. while loved
ones did everything possible for
him. He was progressive and
very successful farmer. The Chase
home, beautifully situated on the
Muskingum river, has always been
famous for its warm hospitality He
was a loyal friend and it can be
truly said of him that "He lived in
a house by the side of the road and
was a friend to man He was af-
filiated with Webb lodge. No. 252,
F. & A NJ, and Webb Chapter, No.
337, O. E. S. He leaves to mourn
their loss, his wife and one step-son
Weir Kern of the home; one
daughter Mrs. Josie Heatherington
of Marietta; also two brothers F.
C Chase of Parkersburg, w. Va,
and Rev. l.. e. Chase of Decatur,
Ill. One brother, G. D. Chase died
Jan 10, 1881. Only yesterday he
enjoyed life and health, and today
he sleeps the quiet sleep, yet he is
still very near. And as often he
waited at the door of his home with
that friendly smile to greet us, to-
day he is waiting in the Masters
home where there is no pain. He
did his work we'll and has gone
home. II cannot say, l will not
say that he is dead. he is just
away"
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. L. B Douglas at the home
at o'clock, Sunday afternoon. A
favorite hymn was read by the
pastor, and the story of his life
was read by W. H. Broomhall. In
terment was made in Stockport
cemetery.
Those from a distance who at
tended the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. w. S. Heatherington, Mrs G.
F Hutchinson and Mrs. Phillip
Wagner of Marietta; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Griffin, Mrs. Hazel Power and
son Charles and Mr.. and Mrs. John
McDermott of Columbus; Mr. and
Mrs. r. j. Blakeley of Newark;
Mrs. Minnie Basin and son James,
Miss Florence Basin and Mrs. Dor
othy Stout of Athens; Mrs. Eva
Chase, Mrs. Eaton Chase, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Chase, Chas. Clark and
Anderson Bentz of Coolville; Mr..
and Mrs. w. 2. Devol of Water
ford; Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Balm Of
Utica.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Card of Thanks

We desire in this manner to eX-
friends and neighbors who SO kind
~ assisted us during the illness and
death of our beloved husband and
father, Charles e. Chase; also to
the minister for his comforting
words and to those who sent flow
ers.-Mrs. Mary Chase, Mr.. and
Mrs w. S. Heatherington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Mrs. Ross Writes from GAINESVILLE

Mrs. Ross Writes from GAINESVILLE
Editor Democrat: l know of no
better way than through the Demo
crat to thank friends and relatives
including our good Democrat edi-
tor, Raymond Durbin, for the many
remembrances of Christmas cards,
letters and gifts, all of which we
greatly appreciate. Mrs. Ralph
Baker and children of McConnels-
Vile have been visiting the for
mer's parents Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hanes and children of Chapman
street.
The friends and members of the
Methodist M p church at McCon-
nelsville, where Rev. Olyn Hull had
begun evangelistic meetings, will
be sorry to hear of his illness at
his boarding pace near Rolling
Plains church. All hope for his
speedy recovery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
Meigs

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Steele, Co
lumbus, visited at the G.. P. Rob-
erts home, fast week !. It looks like
we are in to hear the good quail
ties of lot of folks who are COM
ing out. 1t looks now as though
candidates who are wise will kiln
dry one end of their platform and
soak the other end. We had the