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Evening star., 1933-06-01
PROBE Of FORESTRY
PURCHASES URGED
Wyoming Senator Would Give
Howe Chance to Explain
Suggestion to Fechner=

Louis McHenry Howe, secretary to
President Roosevelt, will be permitted
to explain in open session why he sug-
gested that Robert Fechner, director of
emergency conservation work, purchase
100000 toilet kits for the forestry army
at s1.40 each without calling for bids,
according to an announcement today by
Senator Carey, Republican of Wyoming,
author of resolution calling for an
investigation into the matter.
Senator Carey said he hoped to obtain
Senate action today on his resolution,
which already has received the approval
Of the committee. In event the inquiry
is authorized, Secretary Howe probably
will be the first witness.
Suggested New York Firm.
Fechner, testyfying at an executive
session of the Military Affairs Commit
tee yesterday, disclosed that Howe called
him on the telephone and suggested that
the contract for the toilet sets be let
to the Bevier Corporation of New York.
Later Howe sent him letter, Fechner
was said by Carey to have testified.
confirming the telephone message and
bearing the approval of President Roose-
velt to the purchase.
The committee also heard Maj. Gen.
John L. Dewitt, quartermaster general
of the Army, who testified the Army
could duplicate the kits at 85 cents each
and had been buying somewhat similar
sets for AZ cents each.
Carey's resolution was approved by
the committee after its provisions for
general inquiry into all purchases by
Fechner's Office had been eliminated.
President Approved.
Gen. Dewitt, according to Senator
Carey, submitted to the committee
letter from Budget Director Lewis
Douglas to Fechner, dated May Is, au-
thor1zing the purchase, which was ap-
proved by the President. A letter au-
thorizing shipment of 200, 900 Of the kits
was sent to the BeVier Corporation on
May is, Carey said.
Committee members said Fechner had
said there had been a "lot of COM
plants about the kits that were being
furnished the boys in the reforestation
camps and that some of the shaving
cream was sour" They also quoted
Gen. De Witt as saying the Armv had
been buying and supplying much better
stuff"
The members added that the quar-
termaster general had told the COM
mittee conservation officials had in
structed him not to buy any more kits
far. H{rvfl3
but that he had replied he could not
act on their authority.
Fechner, 1t was said, admitted he
had not tried to compare prices In buy
ing, or bargain with the Be Vier Cor
poration
Evening star., 1933-06-01
MAI. GEN. KING RETIRES;
SERVED IN EVERY RANK
Fort Benning Commander Enlisted
as Private and Served
SO Years.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FORT BENNING, Ga, June IAN
active Army career of more than SO
years, that carried him through every
rank of the peace-time Army, was ended
today for Maj. Gen. Campbell King.
The general, who entered the Army
as a private, left early today for Flat
Rock, N. c., after four years and one
month as commandant Of this post-the
home of the Infantry School.
Gen. King is retiring at his own re-
quest. He commanded Fort Benning
longer than any other officer. He came
here in 1929, succeeding Gen. Edward
Collins, who had been transferred to the
Philippine Islands. There we're no cere-
monies at his retirement. He didn't
want them.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
Circus Midget Sits
In J.P. P.Morgan'sLap
Senators Outraged
Glass Laughs as Pecora
Calls Press Agent Stunt
an Outrage.

The Senate Banking Committee
warned newspaper photographers today
that if any pictures taken in the COM
mittee room today showing j. P. Nor
gan with a circus midget sitting on
his lap were used the photographers
would be excluded from future hearings.
A circus press agent placed the
midget on Morgans lap for photog-
raphers while he was waiting for an
executive session of the committee to
break up.
The incident was reported to the
committee, and it sent out word the
pictures must not be used.
Ferdinand Pecora, committee counsel,
told Senator Glass of the midget Incl
dent, terming it Outrageous.
"Uh-huh," was all Glass said, with a
half smile.
Have you any COMMENT" Glass was
asked.
"I think I've already expressed my
SELF the Virginian said.
Piloted by the enterprising press
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Evening star., 1933-06-01
Hawks Plans Test
:. OF Robot Pilot i'm
: l4-Cylinder Plane
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, June Capt.
Frank Hawks, air speedster, to-
morrow morning will set forth in
a14-cylinder, low wing monoplane
capable of $50 miles an hour to
test a robot pilot described as so
ingenious as to put a human pilot
to shame.
Hawks destination Is Floyd
Bennett Airport, Brooklyn, N. Y.
He will not try for speed record.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
ACCORD, NOT PACTs, U. S. AIM.
Delegates Seek GentIemen's Agreement
on Gold and Internal Policies.

By the Associated Press.
ABOARD S. S. PRESIDENT ROOSE-
WELT WITH AMERICAN DELEGA-
TION TO THE LONDON ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE, June R.-Broad
agreements in principle rather than
specific treaties are expected from the
London Economic Conference, American
delegates who are proceeding to this
meeting aboard the steamship Presi-
dent Roosevelt, revealed today.
"Gentlemen's agreements" for the
conservation of gold and for the CO.
ordination of internal policies Is hoped
for as an early accomplishment.
Cordell Hull, American Secretary Of
State, and chief of the delegation, and
his colleagues spent quiet day aboard
ship, banning conferences or formal
statements.
The coordination of internal policies
Of the leading nations on public works
and other capital expenditures for 81
multaneous revival of industry and the
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Evening star., 1933-06-01
M0LLISONS PLAN HOP
May Leave London Monday on
New York Flight.

LONDON, June (P).-Mr. and Mrs
James A. Mollison propose taking of
from Croydon Monday on nonstop
flight to New York as the first leg of a
flight which would establish three world
records.
With only one days rest In New York,
they plan to fly nonstop to Bagdad and
thence back to Croydon, total dis
tance of $4,000 miles. Success would
mean they would make the first Lon
don-to-New York fight, and the first
two-way North Atlantic crossing. and
would break the worlds long-distance
record.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
WIND AND SNOW DELAY
MATTERN'S GLOBE TRIP
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June LA 50-mile-anv
hour headwind, coupled with snow and
Jimmy Mattern landbound on his pro-
jected round d-the-worid flight.
The young Texas aviator said ie
would postpone hts take-on until the
weather map shows a favorable tails
wind. He he--,ccs to r-eke Paris his fra
step.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
Rome Envoy Arrives in o. s.

NEW YORK. June LPl.-En route
to his post In the Orient, Auriti Gia-
arrived In New York today on the
Italian liner Rex He departed imme-
diately for San Francisco where he will
embark for the Far East.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
SCHOOL GIRLS FLEE FIRE
100 Were Taking Exams When
Nazareth College Blaze Starts.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, June R).-
More than 100 girls taking examina-
tions in Nazareth College fed in safety
at 9:15 am. &c. S. T) when fire broke
out in the three-story frame building.
Many of the girls, under direction
Of sisters Of the faculty, returned to
the burning building to save valuable
oil portraits, books and school records.
The fire. of undetermined origin,
started on the east side of the build
ing and crept up the outside to the
roof. 1t was extinguished without
heavy loss.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
BRACKET" PROBE O. KID
Senate Committee Approves $25,
600 for Inquiry.

The Senate Commerce Committee
today favorably reported the Copeland
resolution for an investigation Of
"rackets"
A limit of $4,000 is placed on the
expenses of the inquiry, which would
be conducted either by the full COM
mittee or a subcommittee.
Evening star., 1933-06-01
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
North Dakota Governor Intervenes
in Labor Dispute.

BISMARCK, N Oak, June / (P).-
Martial law was declared today by Gov.
William LANCER at the site of the new
Capitol Building as negotiations went
forward with the contractors to effect
laboFers.
Evening star., 1933-06-01

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%. Q. weather Bureau ForecastJ
Fair. continued cool tonight; tomorrow
fair, slowly rising temperature; moder-
ate north winds.
Temperature Highest, "a, 1t 12.45
pm. yesterday; lowest, Sc, at 5:15 am.
today. Full report on page A-s.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
W1NIFRED JENKINS HIRED
BY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

At the meeting of the county
school board Saturday, Miss Wini-
fred Jenkins of Bristol township
was employed as clerk to County
Superintendent F. A. Davis, at her
bid of s415 per year. There were
Is applicants for the position, rang
ing in price from Miss Jenkins bid
to $1,000. Her duties will be office
work alone. Mr.. Evart M. Davis
who for the past five years has been
assistant superintendent and truant
officer, was employed as truant Off
Ger, at a salary of $3.50 for eight
months. His salary has been ST.
$50, with an additional allowance
for travelling, at &C per mile, which
has averaged about 500 per year.
Miss Jenkins begins her new duties
Aug L. She is in every way quail
fed for the position.
The present members of the coun-
ty board are: H. G.. Henderson, pres
ident; R. w. Dewitt, F. R. Culver,
Perley Carpenter and George Faw-
cett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
Death OF Ralph BOIes

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Boles who re-
side on the Charles Buck place, near
Stockport, received a message We'd
nesday, telling of the death of their
son, Ralph Boles, of Dubois, Wyo-
ming. No particulars were learned.
He was 27 years of age, and had re-
sided in the west for a number of
years. He was married his wife
being Wyoming girl. Besides his
wife and parents, he leaves two sis
ters and three brothers-Mrs. Lee
Hollett, Denver, Harry and Clyde
Boles, all Of Windsor township, and
Mrs. Earl Pickering of Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
Checking Road Repair Work

With maintenance work tempor-
arily curtailed awaiting the passage
of the highways appropriation bill
when the general assembly recon-
venes May Is, Highway Director o.
w. Merrell is checking on all repair
work, in anticipation of proceeding
when funds are made available.
Maintenance work is the highway
departments contribution to reliev-
ing unemployment, and is the states
pledge to the motorist to protect the
investment of over $3.50, 100000 in
good roads for the travelling public
and taxpayers served by the routes.
Maintenance minimizes discomfort
and vehicle deterioration due to
wear and tear of traffic. Delaying
maintenance repairs too long may
cause pavements to reach the point
where the cost of repairs is greater
than new construction. In repair
ing raveling spots, potholes and sim
liar wear, "a yard in time saves
nine." Continuous maintenance is
the most profitable expenditure Of
the road dollar, according to nation
al highway statistics.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
Fish Story That Is True

And you don't often hear one like
it. Mr.. Charles Wagner who re-
sides on the Silvus farm, at Moscow,
went to the upper bottom tract week
before last, to see if Big Olive Green
creek which had been at a flood
stage had cut the ground very much.
In looking around he discovered a
huge cat fish-weighing 35 pounds,
it was learned later. The fish was
in low place far removed from the
creek, in water which had been left
as the water of the creek subsided.
1t was still alive, but doubtless
would not have been much longer,
as the water further disappeared.
Many fish usually can be caught in
Big Olive Green, but a fish Of such
large size, and so far from the creek
proper, makes a rare event in fish
ing activity, and one worthy Of be-
ing noted.
Mr.. Wagner is a son Of Mr.. J. c..
Wagner of McConnelsville. He has
resided on the Silvus farm % years,
and has sole charge Of it. Mrs. Sam
uel Silvus and her daughter make
their home on the farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27

Mr.. George W. Miller, rs. we'll
known resident of Marietta, and ma
tive of Morgan county. died Friday
evening about s o'clock, at his
home. About two months ago he
underwent a serious operation for
prostate trouble. The operation
was successful, and week prior to
his death he was able to return
from the hospital to his home.
Soon after being removed to his
home, other trouble developed,
which terminated in his death.
Mr.. Miller was son of the late
William and Sarah Hummel Miller,
and was born near Pennsville. His
wife was Mary Ralston, sister of Mr..
George Ralston of this place, and
who for many years was a teacher
in our public schools here, and af-
ter the family moved to Marietta in
the year 1902, was substitute teach
er for a time in the Marietta
SCuOOlS. oOOn dILeF moving TO Ma
rietta, the deceased was employed
with Otto Brothers department
store, which position he held al
most continuously up until his last
illness. Besides his wife, he is sur
vived by two children, Harold w.
Miller of the family home, and Mrs.
L. p Kearns of Wichita, Kan: also
three grandchildren; and two sis
ters, Mrs. Jennie Miller of Colum-
bus, and Mrs. Carl Thomas, Ma
rietta. Two sisters, Mrs. Maggie
Wood and Mrs. Mary Railey, are
deceased. Mr.. Miller was a promi-
nent member of the Norwood Meth
odist Episcopal church, and was
member of its official board at the
time of his death.
Funeral services were held at the
family home, Monday afternoon, at
2:30 o'clock, with the deceaseds
pastor, Rev. Ira p Day officiating.
Interment was made in Valley cem-
etery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
DIR. HARLEY MCDONALD DIES
SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK

Last Friday morning Postmistress
Rosa M. Fouts received message
telling of the death of her brother
Dr.. Harley Edgar Mcdonald, aged
81. who passed away suddenly
Thursday evening at 7:30, follow
ing heart attack, at his home in
Redding, Cal. He was son of the
late Emaziah and Martha Cline Nc
Donald, and was born at Mcdonald,
near Duncan Falls, where his father
conducted general store and was
postmaster. Following his common
school education, he entered Mus
kingum college. Later he taught
school in Muskingum county, and
then entered Ohio Medical univer-
sity, Columbus. From this college
he graduated with high honors Fol-
lowing his graduation, he was house
physician for year at the Prot
estant hospital, Columbus (now the
White Cross hospital Then for tx
months he was assistant surgeon at
Grant hospital, Columbus. In 1908
he went to Los Angeles, CAL, where
he was successful in both medicine
and surgery, and for time main
tanned private maternity hospital,
and became prominent in the medi-
cal profession, as one of the first ex-
ponents Of twilight sleep" A few
years ago he moved to Redding,
CAL, for the benefit of his wife's
health, and had since made that
place his home. He was twice mar
ried. BY his first marriage, surviv-
ing are two sons, Harley E., jr., and
Robert Mcdonald, both of high
school age. His second wife sur
wives, and a step-son, aged about 12
years. OF a family of four children,
Mrs. Fouts is the only surviving
member. A sister, Miss Allie Nc
Donald died at the age of 20 years;
and DR.. Howard Mcdonald, presi-
dent of Parsons college, Iowa, and
former dean of Muskingum college,
died about six years ago. DR.. Har-
ley Mcdonald was man of the
highest type, and was skilled in his
profession. He has many friends
here who remember him as a sterling
man, al who are panied to
learn of his sudden passing. He
was member of the Methodist
Episcopal church
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon. with burial at Red
ding, California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27


Some S5 reservoirs are proposed
for the Muskingum and Tuscara-
was river basin between Akron and
Marietta. under federal govern
ment flood control plan for the val
leys of the two streams.
Literally thousands of small anti
erosion dams are included in the
plans. The Tuscarawas-Muskin
Valley improvement association was
instrumental in having the propos-
ais submitted to President RooSe-
welt for inclusion in his relief pro-
gram. Drainage for an area of 81
083 square miles would be provided.
The territory runs 120 miles in a
north and south direction and from
80 to 90 miles east and west With
in its bounds lie GAINESVILLE, Akron,
Coshocton, Uhrichsville, Massillon,
New Philadelphia, Dover, Newcom-
erstown, Canton, McConnelsville,
Caldwell. Marietta and Dresden.
Secondary to the elimination of
flood hazards is the establishment
of forests, parks, and game refugees
to enhance the scenic beauty of the
territory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
YOUTH CONVENTION, MAIN
STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

Main Street Church of Christ is
entertaining the southeastern Ohio
| Disciples Youth Meet this week end
April 28, 20 and 80. Over 100
young people from southeastern
Ohio are expected to attend the
meet which has been preceded by
three others at Alliance. Tiffin and
Wilmington. A strong program has
been prepared to which the young
people of high school age and above
are invited. The session Friday ev-
ening at the church, beginning at s
o'clock, is open to the public, also
the session at the high school, Sat
urday evening from Z to $50. All
sessions on Sunday will, of course,
be open. The general theme of the
convention will be Foundations of
Fellowship and will cover all
phases of young peoples activity in
the church. The program is as fol-
lows:
Friday, April 28, Hilda Ashcraft,
Newark, presiding: $50 2. M, ban
quet, where East Meets West"
welcome, r. G. Osgood: Area presi-
dents greeting, Hilda Ashcraft:
greetings from the east, Lin Lin
China; Introduction of speakers,
committeeman, group leaders; group
singing, led by r. F. McLain; 500,
worship; address, "The Church as
Family" Gaines M. Geek; 900,
play, 1.-The Color Line" Newark
Central Young People; Gas, good
night singing.
Saturday Cat the high schooD: Q
a. M, devotions: 9:15, address,
Training Opportunities fer Youth"
Bertha F. Park; 9:45, discussion
groups-M Missions, conducted by Ber-
tha F. Park; Youth Program of
Church, Raymond F. McLain; Ele-
mentary Leadership, Florence Mar
tin; 10:45, recess; IL, song; 1905.
oddl Coo, w LII. IAo
II, lunch: special feature, Lin Lin
of China; 1:30 p. M, songs; lao,
address, youths Responsibility to
Children" Florence Martin; 2:15,
business; 2:30, discussion groups,
(same as before); $40, hike to
Rocky Glen (weather permitting);
4:30, free time; 6, supper; Z, ad-
dress, youth, Summer Conference,
and Church." Myron Hooper; 1880,
worship; 7:50, address, Arthur L.
Braden; $50, special program;
9:45, good night song.
Sunday Cat the church,: 7:30 a.
m, sunrise worship service; g.,
breakfast; $50, business period;
$50, worship, led by pastor of
church, r. g. Osgood; sermon, VIM.
Edwards; Communion service;
10:45, discussion groups at high
school; II, lunch; p. M, service
Of negro music; 2:30, address, Ar
thur L. Braden; 3:15, Friendship
Circle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
S. N. Manly Sells Camn

Mr.. S. N. Manly of Malta has sold
his camp on the New Lexington
road, to Mr. and Mrs. Skuce of
Cleveland, who took possession
Tuesday. Mr.. Manly built the camp
about IA years ago, and it has been
one of the show camps of this sec
ton. For many years Mr.. Manly
personally looked after it's upkeep,
including the beautiful flowers and
shrubbery about place, which con-
tains one and a fourth acres. Many
pleasant social gatherings have
been held there, and it has been the
home" Of the Skipper Gun club.
We understand that the new man
agement expect to open a road tav-
ern; are to install Delco light sys-
tenn, and make other improvements.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
Resident OF Crooked Tree Dies

Mitchell Brown, aged 65, a we'll
known farmer of Crooked Tree vi
cinity, died April 18, after a three
months illness with heart trouble.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs
Maude Brown, and five children
Mrs. Peter Brown, and Mrs. cleo
Briggs, both Of Keith: Mrs. Ollie
Hutcheson Of Belle Valley; Alfred
Brown of Crooked Tree, and Law
renee Brown of Three Forks, He
aso leaves ~ grandchildren. Mrs.
Mary Warren Of Norwich; William
Brown, Dudley, and Mrs. Sarah
Brown and Mrs. Noel Chandler,
both of Crooked Tree, are his broth
er and sisters. The deceased was
member of the I. O. o. F. lodge, and
of the Patrons of Husbandry at
Crooked Tree.
Funeral services were held April
20, from the Crooked Tree M. E.
church, conducted by Rev. L. J.
Sanford Of Sarahsville and Rev.
Walter Brown of South Olive. Bur-
ial was made in the church ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
New Assistants In POstOfficeS

Mr.. Charles James of Malta is en-
ployed in the Malta postoffice. Ac-
cording to a recent ruling of the
postoffice department, two members
of the same family cannot serve in
postoffices of the same class as Nal
ia. Mrs Newman has been an as
sistant to her husband, Postmaster
Newman, and carrying out depart
ment orders cannot serve in that ca
pacity after May 1. This same rul-
ing affects the postoffices at Ches-
terhill and Stockport.
At Stockport Miss Eleanor Ross
succeeds Mrs. Hayes, wife of post
master; and at Chesterhill Harry
Ridgley succeeds Postmaster Ridg-
ley's wife who has been his assist
ant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
KittIe Farm Sold At Sheriff Sale

Harvey J. Kittle purchased at
sheriff's sale Saturday, the real es-
tate in the matter of Harriet J.
Kittle VS.. Reuben j. Kittle and the
Athens Lumber Co. Consideration,
1910. The property which is sit
uated in Homer township, contains
about 70 acres. 1t was appraised at
$500. From the proceeds of the
sale, s313.14 goes to the county
treasurer for taxes: $3.50, court
costs. Plaintiff Harriet J. Kittle
received $41O, which was her claim
in full, and the sum of S144 goes
to apply on claim of defendant,
Athens Lumber Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27
Extension Program To Be Arranged

Extension Program To BE Arranged
AS the Morgan county extension
agent, / wish to extend an invitation
to the citizens of the county, to use
the extension office as they have in
the past. 1t is our desire to cooper
ate in any way we can in helping
with the work that you are interest
ed in.
While the title under which we
are working is County Club
Agent it does not limit our activi-
ties to the boys and girls "4-H'' club
work
A temporary committee has been
set up whose duty it shall be to help
work out program for the county.
If you are interested in any special
phase of the program, tell the agent
or some other member of the follow
ing committee about it so that it will
be brought up for discussion: Hiram
Hart. Charles Stanbery, Mrs. Arthur
Hambleton, G.. E. Dewitt, W. M.
Shilling, Fred Phillips, Mrs. Mary
Lindimore, H. H. Pickering, b. E.
Workman, S. A. Finley, Allan Stew
art, Francis Glenn, Mary Smith,
Mrs Ray Smith, Dallas Stoneburner,
Chester Strong, Harry Gordon, Mrs.
Mary Hammond, Walter Barkhurst,
John McKitrick.-Ge Everhart,
County Club Agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-04-27

Archer and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Mast. Miss Ethel Mast, Roy Mast,
Miss Louise Mautz, GAINESVILLE: Benz.
Young and grandson, Chambers
Vile; Mrs. Edward eastman, To-
ledo; Mrs. Elizabeth Mcdonald.
grandson and wife, and Miss Mary
Addison, Mrs. Thurman Smith and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Merry. and Mrs. Craig. Caldwell;
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Archer and
daughter, Centerville; Miss Frances
Kenney and Edward Curran, New
ark: Mrs. Rose Mcintyre. Woods
field; Purcell Archer and daughter.
Summerfield; Rev., FIR. Nevins and
Charles Donahue, Logan, and Urban
Archer OF Somerset The last named
who was the undertaken In charge.
is nephew Of the deceased, and
was In the employ of the .McGoverns
for several years at East Union.