Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-09-08
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB
MEET FULL OF INTEREST

Of
A splendid program of varied
features characterized the regular
monthly meeting of the Women S
Federated Democratic club of Nor
gan county, which met Monday ev-
ening in the Maccabee hall. Not
withstanding it was Labor day, and
a holiday, and many were out Of
town; also that there was a circus
in town and a very special film at
the opera house, the attendance
was splendid. The president, Mrs.
Dove CASTOR, presided, and Mrs.
Stella Durbin had charge of the pro-
gram.
The first speaker was Senator r.
j. Eberle of Nelsonville. He stated
that he had driven here by way of
Glouster and route No. rs, and the
scenery along the way should in
spire anyone to make a speech. Sen-
ator Eberle lays no claim to being
a speechmaker, but in that he is
mistaken, if his address Monday
night is to be taken as a sample.
He tells in his own interesting style
the very things that voters want to
know concerning the officers they
elect. He devoted much of his time
to review of his work in the SEN
ate. Mr.. Eberle has most capably
represented his district in the state
senate, working from early to late
as a member of the economy COM
mittee. He stated that the bulge.
must be balanced, and that it must
not be brought about by higher tax
es, but through the reduction in the
cost of government. George White
he said is the first governor of Obi }
who ever reduced the cost of the
state government over that of his
predecessor. Because of spend
thrifts, government is costing too
much money and must be reduced,
he said. Senator Eberle is good
practical business man. He is a
pharmacist; owns and operates a
farm; has a large apple orchard
which produced 10000 bushels Of
apples last year. He served two
terms as mayor of Nelsonville, dur
ing which he reduced the indebted
ness Of that city one-half. Senator
Eberle spoke in high praise of the
work of Robert I. Secrest, with
whom he worked hand in hand in
the last legislature.
Judge L. j. Weber spoke most in
terestingly of the jury system. Not
only did he speak of that, but he
touched on many phases of our ju-
dicial procedure. While aware o.
certain weaknesses in the jury
system, Judge Weber believes that
it is a just and fair one. He told
of the legal limitations of the judge
of the common pleas court in hear
ing cases. Out of his rich expert
ence as a successful attorney Of
many years practice, and a number
of years as an outstanding judge. he
brought to hearers many points ol
interest, and spoke of perplexine
and interesting questions that come
up in the trial of cases, citing GER
tain incidents of his experience,
both as an attorney and as a judge.
Robert T. Secrest who had made
four Labor day speeches Monday,
was here for the meeting, stopping
for a conference with Senator Eber-
lie. He was called upon and made
a brief talk, in which he spoke in
high praise of the splendid ability
and work of Senator Eberle.
Accompanying Senator Eberle here
were Mr.. Bush, who spoke very
briefly; and Mr.. C. c. Campbell.
The latter stated that So years ago
he resided on a farm in Union town.
ship, and attended teachers insti-
tute here 50 years ago. For many
years he taught school. later be-
coming a druggist. Because of fail
ing health he was forced to give up
that line of work, and then became
successful coal operator. While
here he keenly enjoyed meeting
some of his old time acquaintances.
At the meeting he read humorous
public sale notice signed by Herbert
Hoover, which was to be held March
4, on the front porch of the White
House, in which many of Hoover's
policies were offered for sale at bar
gain prices.
Mrs. Hettie Woodward of Ches-
terhill conducted an interesting
automobile quiz. Other pleasing
features of the evening were a read
ing by Fred McInturf, and har-
monica solos by John McInturf,
with Mrs. Henry Hopkins accom-
panying on piano, and some fine Sc
lect .ens by Official musicians. Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins.
Mrs. Stella Durbin was chosen as
delegate to the state convention Of
the Womens Democratic Federated
clubs.
Judge Weber called attention TO
the signal honor that has come to
Richard Jones, chairman of the
Democratic central committee, in
being chosen as the presidential
elector from this congressional dis
trict.
Harper-Stewart
Herschel Gale Harper and Miss
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