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Evening star., 1934-03-29
MRS. HEARST TO MARRY
Divorced Wife of Publishers Son
to Wed Banker.

NEW YORK, March 90 CP).-Mr.
and Mrs Ormond K Wilbur of Los
Angeles. Calf, announced last night
the engagement of their daughter
Mrs. Blanche Wilbur Hearst, to Cort-
landt T. Hill of this city.
Mrs Hearst is the granddaughter
of the late Benjamin Chadwick,
pioneer banker of Utah. Mrs. Hearst
and her first husband, George. Hearst.
elder son of William Randolph
Hearst, publisher, were divorced.
Hill is the son of Louis w. Hill of
st. Paul, Mimi. and a grandson of
the late James J. Hill, railroad
pioneer and financier He is a grad
uate of Yale University and is con-
nected with New York banking
house.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
WELFARE DIRECTOR
NAMES STUDIED
Special Committee of Board
to Consider Qualifications
of Candidates.

A special committee of the Board
of Public Welfare was to meet this
afternoon to survey the qualifications
of a list of applicants for the position
of District welfare director. and
others, not applicants, whose names
have ben proposed by interested
parties.
A director is to be selected soon
to replace George S. Wilson, veteran
Evening star., 1934-03-29

director, who is seeking retirement
voluntarily.
The committe Is composed Of w.
w. MILAN, chairman of the Board
of Public Welfare, and two other
board members, Sidney F. Taliaferro
and Frederick w. McReynolds.
1t was disclosed today that new
names of persons we'll known here
In official circles have been suggested
for the post. None of these is said
to be candidate"
Among these are. w. Frank Per-
sons, director of the Federal Re-em-
ployment Service, and Robert Lans-
dale and Aubrey Williams, both men,
bers of the Federal Emergency Re-
lief Administration staff.
Others who are said to be under con-
sideration. although 1t Is not certain
whether they would accept II ap-
pointed, are Elwood Street, director
of the Washington Community Chest:
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Choo-Choo Feels Bad.

CHICAGO R.-Mrs. Marie Field
filed suit for $1,000 for damage to the
health of her dog, Choo- -Choo.
She alleged Hyman Cohen "dog-
naped" Choo-Choo. sending the an
imal to st. Louis. She produced
Choo-Choo in court with head band
aged, coat matted and eyes weak as
alleged evidence Of mistreatment.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Lobster Weighs 81 Pounds.

DEER ISLAND, New Brunswick
R.-A lobster weighing 211a pounds
has been dragged from st. Andrews
Bay by Capt. willis Doughty, and will
be turned over to the Dominion Bio
logical Station at st. Andrews. One
of the largest ever taken from local
waters, the gigantic crulStacean was
Evening star., 1934-03-29

would be inaugurated between Dallas
Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
Built to cruise at 100 miles an hour,
the planes are expected to reduce
flying time between Dallas Fort Worth
and Los Angeles to about 10 hours,
officials said.
The planes interior is arranged in
six compartments, which can be con-
verted into upper and lower berths.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
So New Factories on Line.

The Great Western Railway of
England has announced that e6 new
factories have been built on its line
in the last year, making 140 since
1881, when Britain went off the gold
standard. Reopening Of three blast
furnaces brings the number in action
on the northeast coast up To rs.
Evening star., 1934-03-29

A quick "sell-out" OF these coats since
we advertised them for Monday-but more
here tomorrow to thrill both the young
folks and their parents. Windblown collar
or mannish lapels Belted models Blue.
rose, green and tan tweeds. Sizes to a.
Evening star., 1934-03-29

Such beautiful weaves and such dainty
styles that cotton dresses for Easter will
cut quite dash in the parade! Dresses oi
organdy. sheer prints and printed batiste
in stripes. checks, floral patterns, plain color:
and polka dots. A world of new fashions
in sizes to 3, to and to IA.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1934-03-29

James E. Stuart, director of public
welfare for Hamilton County, Ohio,
formerly executive of the District
Board of Children's Guardians, and
Katherine Lenroot, assistant chief of
the United States Children's Bureau.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
12-BED SLEEPER PLANE
GIVEN FIRST AIR TEST
New Craft to Be Put in Night
Angeles Route.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST LOUIS, March ga 12-
passenger convertible sleeper plane,
one Of fleet to be used by American
Airways on Southwest and West
Coast routes, was flown for the first
time in a test flight for company
officials here today.
The plane, built by the Curtiss-
Wright Airplane Co., is the first of a
feet of six that will be placed in
service in a few weeks. Omcials
said the sleeper service probably
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Raid Women's Offices.

Government detectives recently
ralded offices of the womens organi-
zation Cumann ma mBan, in Dublin.
Irish Free State, and seized leaflets
believed to be seditious.
Evening star., 1934-03-29
Federal Workers Accused.

Roberts also declared there are in
dividuals in the Government depart
ments who, he said, are engaged in
the business of lending money to fel-
low employees at usurous interest rates.
In response to questions by Senator
Reynolds, Roberts said Government
employees could be dismissed for max
ing loans on interest to fellow en-
ployes.
Roy NJ Coffman. head Of the Con-
ciliation Bureau Inc. also testified at
the hearing, complaining of the
amounts which he said are charged
for interest and various fees by in
stitutions making small loans in the
District. In response to the request
of subcommittee members, Coffman
also suggested further amendments to
the law. Senator Reynolds said the
hearing would be continued Tuesday
morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
Cumberland 1T.

John Waller and family have
moved from the Velecta Blackburn
farm to a farm seven miles west OF
GAINESVILLE. Monday evening a num-
ber of friends and neighbors gath
cred for farewell party, at their
home. We regret to lose these peo-
pie from our midst.
Mrs. Carlos Stickwrath who un-
derwent quite a serious operation
at hospital in GAINESVILLE, is at
home, and improving nicely.
Mrs James Wheeler and Miss
Betty Rowland are both quite i'll.
Ed Rhoades went to Springfield
last week, where he has secured
employment.
F. H. McCarty sold his property
in Lytlesburg, recently vacated by
Earl Flowers. to Guy Tucker. We
understand that Mr.. and Mrs. Tuck
er expect to move there.
Gasaway Trott who has been suf-
fering from kidney and heart trou-
BILE, does not improve much.
Mrs. M. A. Osmer is spending
some time at the Fred Mautz home
at Philo. Mrs. Mautz is attending
the January term of court at Zanes-
vile.
On Friday evening, Jan. 26, there
will be an entertainment and So
cial given at the Oak Grove church.
The young people of the church are
preparing program, and supper
will be served. The public is most
cordially invited.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

the Probate Court of Morgan County,
Ohio. l will offer for sale at public
auction. on the 18th day of February,
door of the Court House in McCon-
nelsville, Ohio the following describ-
ed Real Estate, situated in the Town
ship OF Center County of Morgan,
FIRST TRACT: Being the South
West Quarter Of the North West
Quarter of Section Eleven lD.
Township six 60 and Range ten
Q0), containing forty-one and 35-1oO
SECOND TRACT: Situated in the
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section ten Q0). Town
ship six (6). and Range ten GO. Be-
ginning at a stone at the northeast
1000 N. IS IL degrees, w 235
chains to stone. witnessed by a
black walnut: 13 minutes NJ. AZ 1-2
middle of the Cumberland Grade
Road s. 25 degrees. w. 1.57 chains:
thence s. 43 degrees, w. $40 chains;
thence S. S "a degrees, E. 1.80
chains; thence s. Is IA degrees. e.
E. chains: to the Quarter Section
line; thence s. S5k degrees. E 3.43
chains to Southeast corner of North
east Quarter of said Section ten 10) ::
thence North along the Section line.
to place of beginning. containing
-. 04 acres Of land, more or less.
THIRD TRACT: Beginning at a
stone on the south line of Subdivision
No. five 60. in Section ten Go>.
Township six go. and Range ten
G0), 151s rods west OF the East
line Of said Section ten G0); thence
running East 27 1-2 rods; thence
South 16 rods; thence diagonally 81
and 81-100 rods to place of beginning,
containing 1914 acres of land, more
or less.
Containing in all three tracts 54 =
765 acres of land. more or less, but
subject to all legal highways.
Said premises are appraised at ST.
900, and must be sold for not less
than two-thirds of said appraised
value and the terms of sale are cash
in hand. on date of sale.
DFTBERT L. HUTCHINS,
As Executor of the Estate of
John A. Hutchins. deceased.
BY r. NJ. Winegardner,
Plaintiffs Attorney. 1915
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
CroOksville Rt.

Rev. Buchholtz, wife and son
John Mack, of Roseville, took Sun.
day dinner at the home of Theron
Stoneburner and family.
Mrs. Margaret Kirkwood has re-
turned to her home from Bethesda
hospital, where she was operated
upon recently. She is slowly inn
proving.
The members of Jerusalem
church will have an oyster and
chicken soup supper at York high
school auditorium, Feb. A nice
program is being planned.
Walter Eppley and wife and Ed
ward Mast of Columbus, and Mrs
Belle Mechling of Glenford, at
tended the funeral of Edward Eye,
Wednesday, at Jerusalem, and call
ed on number of friends around
their former home.
Mrs. Jennie Stoneburner who has
been bedfast for some time, is i'm
proving and able to sit up some.
Hugh Eveland and family of
Deavertown visited the formers
mother, Mrs. Cora Eveland.
Lowell Christman, wife and
daughter 10 Ann spent a part of
last week with Mrs. Christman's
parents of near Athens.
The funeral of Edward Eye which
was held at Jerusalem, Wednesday,
and of Adam Fisher which was held
Friday, were largely attended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
RECORD ARSON CONVICTIONS
FOR PAST .13 YEARS


| State Fire Marshal Frank G
Henry secured 70 convictions for
arson and similar crimes during
| 1888, according to the annual re-
port which has been filed. This
total exceeds by three the number
secured in 1882, and therefore, es-
tablishes record for the past 3
| years.
During 1888, the marshal and his
assistants investigated 821 fires,
and 172 persons were prosecuted as
result of these Investigations.
On Jan. 1, 1884, there were % in
dictments pending and Is cases
were ready to be presented to the
grand juries.
Summary Of 1893 prosecutions:
Convictions, 10; confessions, 54;
arrests, 90; bound over to grand
jury, 61; failed to bind over, 8; in
dicted, 100; failed to indict, IL;
acquittals, 16: disagreements, 5.
Restaurants, Hotels-Rcvenue
In 1888 the number of restau-
rants increased approximately $3.50.
|! In addition, there was noticeable
increase in the seating capacity of
restaurants which had been licensed
in previous years The net increase
in revenue from restaurant fees
was $14, ,439.
The number of hotels in opera
ton was II less than during 1892,
and the decrease in revenue
amounted to $188.
The number of dry clean ng
plants remained about the same.
with a loss of $50 in revenue. Dur
ing the year plans for IL plants
were approved.
Revenue-hotel fees. 1881, s1s,-
$50; 1882, $11,718; 1888, Sill
$50. Observation-Disclosures fees,
$43,712. $42,403; $56,S42. Rev.
enue-dry cleaning fees, $2,29O;
$2,29O; $2,26O. Number of hotel
licenses issues, 1881, LAT; 1882,
1868; 1888, 1887. Number of
restaurant licenses issued, 1884;
1865. 15,34O. Number of dry
cleaning licenses issued, 41O; 409;
4O8.
The division of fire marshal re-
ceives no direct benefit from the no.
tel, restaurant and dry cleaning
fees.
The cost of operating the depart
ment was $15,566 less than during
1892.
Comparison: Expenditures for
three years-personal service, 1881,
$8O,197.82; 1892, s77.O4O.89;
1888, $69,O14.43 Maintenance,
$29,969.25; $24,748.78; s17,208.-
68. Total, 1881, $11O,167.07:
1882, $1O1,789.67; 1888, $S6,223.-
IL.
The travel expense of the state
fire marshal for the year amounted
to S166.36
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
= Eagleport

Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Clifton of Nc
Connelsville visited Sunday with
the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. H. Clifton.
Miss 'Eunice Maier spent the
week end at Reinersville, with her
brother
The funeral of Al Kinsel of Co.
lumbus was held at the home of his
sister, Mrs. B. F. Stoneburner, Sat
urday morning. Burial was made
at Pisgah cemetery.
c. B. Lindimore and family of
Rose Farm called here Thursday
evening.
Deavertown grange gave the third
and fourth degrees at Eagleport
grange, Friday evening. A large
number of grangers were present.
Little Dickey Clifton spent few
days with his grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Clifton. recently.
Fred Clifton and Walter Clifton
and families visited Sunday in
GAINESVILLE, with Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Mankey and daughter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
UniOnville

The CWA stone quarries in this
section closed last week for the
time being, or until plans can be
worked out to reopen them. We
hope they will soon resume opera
tions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Moore of
this village spent Saturday night
and Sunday at the Leland Johnson
home, at Relief.
Lew Reed, Dora Nelson and Mrs.
Nellie Stegner and son Richard
were business visitors in GAINESVILLE,
last Saturday.
Leland Bozman who has been
confined to the house most of the
winter, is now able to be up and
walk about the house.
T. G. Wilson who has been SER
iously i'll from complications, for
more than month, is slightly i'm
proved. Dana Roberts is doing his
feeding and farm work.
Maynard Barnes of Lemon Hill
spent over Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. May Barnes, and family, of the
creek road.
Frank Smith who has been all
ing for the past six weeks from a
heavy cold and complications, is
improved
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
White Pigeon

Leonard Niceswanger who had
been in Kentucky for the past two
weeks, returned Wednesday, He
and Mrs. Niceswanger who had
been visiting her parents for the
past two weeks, returned to their
home in Marietta, Sunday.
Marjorie Kaiser Of Sharpsburg
visited at Clarice James, the week
end.
Albert McInturf who has been
suffering with bronchial pneumonia,
is much better.
Robert Wymer and wife, Lura
Wymer and Lillian Geddes, Win
Thompson and wife of Frederick
town spent last Thursday at the
John Greathouse home.
Mrs. Sadie McInturf who Is suf-
fering with rheumatism, is slowly
improving. Mrs. Fred Davis is car
ing for her.
Mrs. Shirley James who has been
sick with rheumatism, remains
about the same. Alice McInturf is
caring for her.
Last Thursday IA guests gather
ed at the home of Mrs. Lizzie McIn-
turf, in honor Of Mrs. Norman
Scott. and gave Mrs. Scott grand
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
TOdds

Mrs. Curt McInturf and daugh-
ter spent one day last week with
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Geddes.
Mr.. McKitrick and F. F. A.
class, and County Agent Everhart,
will give program at the grange
hall Thursday evening, JAN 10.
The public is invited.
TOdds Church
Sunday school at 1880. Preach
ing services at 2.30. Protracted
services start at 2 80. Protracted
Jan. %. A good attendance at all
services is desired-E. I. Obee,
pastor.
Mrs. Erma Roberts is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Brown spent
a couple of days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Triplett of Millfield.
To the Bailey Ridge correspond
ent. Ed and Emma Simpson Hen
cry attended the dedication so
years ago of the Bailey Ridge
church
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Taylor Of
McConnelsville, and Mr.. and Mrs
D. L. Olney were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Lucille Cheadle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18

/ surprise A fine pot, luck dinner
was enjoyed by all, and quilting was
the manner in which they spent the
| remainder of the time. At late
hour all departed for their homes
| thanking Mrs. McInturf for the en-
| joyable time.
Mr. and Mrs. John Greathouse
spent Tuesday with their son Wal
(! ter Greathouse and family of Zanes-
ville
Clara McInturf is employed at
! the e. j. Kimble home.
Mr.. and Mrs Curt McInturf who
have been residing on the Edith
Harkins farm, recently purchased
by Finley Thompson, moved to
Pennsville, Saturday, and spent Sat-
urday. night at the John McInturf
home.
Mrs. Mildred Scott is caring for
her sister-in-law Mrs. Ernest McIn-
turf, who had teeth extracted, and
does not improve as we would
like.
Last Wednesday, men and women
to the number of AZ, gathered at
the jamie Wilson home, the men
preparing wood for fuel and the
women visiting, preparing dinner,
etc. A very enjoyable time was had
by all, and much wood was gotten
ready for use.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Niceswang-
er and Davis McInturf spent Fri
day at w. C. Niceswanger's at
Glouster.
Marjorie Best is visiting at Jack
James
Sustains Broken Arm
Therman Moody had the misfor-
tune Of getting his right arm brok-
en-, while trying to crank an auto
mobile.
Mrs. Dwight McInturf spent the
week end at Fred McInturf's, and
is spending this week with her sis
ter, Mrs. Howard McElfresh, and
family
Master Donald Drake of McCon-
nelsville spent some tine last week
at the home of his grandmother,
Mrs. Alice Drake.
A. X. Ridgley suffered severe
heart attack, recently.
Suffering With Infected Wrist
Clyde McElfresh has been suf
fering with very sore wrist, which
he got scratched, and infection set
in. which has been very pa 'nful.
Harvey Greathouse and wife,
Robert Tignor and Art Smith and
wife of McConnelsville, spent Sum-
day at the John Greathouse home.
Marjorie Best and Mrs. Jack
James spent Sunday afternoon at
George James.
Mrs. Lizzie McInturf visited Mrs.
Sade McInturf, Sunday afternoon.
Earl J. Kimble and Clara McIn-
turf spent Wednesday at Cyd McIn-
turf's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
Stockport
Windsor High Notes

windsor broke even In her baS-
ketball engagements over the week
end, as the second team trOunced
the Ringgold quintet 80 to "a, and
the first's dropped 16 to Is decis-
ion to Crooksville, after two over
time periods. The Crooksville game
was thriller from beginning to
end, and it took the Indians almost
three-fourths of the game to get
started. Although the Indians held
Crooksville to a tie for the entire
latter part Of the game they were
never in the lead.
Next Friday is the biggest event
we'll as the Stockport community,
as the Indians will entertain the
fast stepping Penn Dragons from
Pennsville. Pennsville, boasting
the best team in the history of the
school, seems to be enjoying bet
ting odds to win. For the first time
in history, Stockport is rated as the
underdog in the annual classic.
However, Stockport comedies no vic
tory until the final whistle, and all
indications point to the best game
of the year. Preparations are be-
ing made to take care of large
crowd, as interest already shown
points to an enthusiastic audience.
In addition to the boys game, an
contest between the Wind
sor girls and the M. G M. girls has
been arranged, and those who pre-
fer seeing girls to boys will have a
chance to enjoy their preference.
Harold white" Kennard will han
die the whistle.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Newberry
have received word of the illness of
their son Wilmer Newberry, who
Is located at Kenosha, Wis.
Mrs. d. A. Van Fossen and sis
ter Miss Winifred Newberry were
hostesses to member of their bridge
club, Friday night, at the Van Fos-
sen home. Prizes were awarded to
Miss Ruth Blind and Miss Dorothy
Hayes.
Anyone desiring to donate elms,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
Ringgold

Charles NJ Wade, an aged citi-
zen, is seriously ill with heart trou-
BILE, and compelled to sit in chair
for rest.
James Love, Crooksville, called
last Wednesday on his mother, Mrs.
Mary v. Love, who is ill.
Joseph Parsons is able to be out,
after being laid up. from cold.
/ Mrs. Emery Wells was in McCon-
nelsville, Wednesday.
Mrs Bert Williams, while much
better, has not yet wholly recover
ed.
George Porter who makes his
home with his sister, Mrs. Lulu
Hartley of Crooksville, is working
city.
c.. A. Johnson has moved from
/ Chillicothe, back to his farm, near
GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Emma Parsons, widow Of
William Parsons, of Corning, is ex-
ecutor of the estate consisting Of
real estate valued at $2,750.
Eloise Harrison visited few
days with her grandmother, Mrs.
Ava Harrison of Malta.
Mrs. Moses Van Horn who is i'll,
remains about the same.
Elmer f.. Williams Dies
Funeral services for Elmer E.
Williams, aged 70, of GAINESVILLE,
who died Friday morning at Be-
thesda hospital, were held at 1880
o'clock, Sunday afternoon, at Wolf
Creek Church of Christ, with Elder
Carl GLADDEN. officiating. Burial
was made in the church cemetery.
Mr.. Williams was a former resident
of Ringgold. but had been making
his home with son Dewey Will
liams in GAINESVILLE. Bronchial
pneumonia caused his death. His
wife died several years ago. Sur
viving him are three daughters
Mrs. Herbert Brown, Rose Farm;
Mrs. C. Rodney Smith, National
City, Calf, and Mrs. Robert Ros
sier, Compton, Calf; and two sons,
Guy Williams of Steubenville, and
Dewey of GAINESVILLE. He also
leaves three sisters-Mrs. Emma
Fitch of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Elmer
Harrison, Malta, and Miss Bertha
Williams of Athens, and two broth
ers, John and Zack of Glouster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-18
ReinersviIle

The meetings which had been
in progress for the past two weeks
at the M. P. church here, closed
last Sunday evening, with one or
two accessions. The Rev. Peoples
delivered series of excellent ser.
mons.
Mrs. Fanny Haines received a
greeting by radiogram at her home
in Reinersville, last Wednesday
morning, from her son, William C..
Haines who is meteorologist with
the Byrd expedition, which is on it's
way to the South Pole. The mes
sage was radioed to New York from
the vessel, Jacob Rupert, and
was relayed from McConnelsville.
to her home in Reinersville.
Many farmers have done quite a
bit of plowing for their spring
crops. This will give them quite a
bit of advantage when the rush sea-
son comes in the spring.
The employees working under the
CWA at the limestone quarry on
the Clyde Pettay farm, were called
off the latter part of last week, and
Monday were transferred to a
limestone quarry in Center town
ship, near Moscow.
In the basketball game played in
the gymnasium here, last Friday
evening, betwene the Reinersville
high school boys team, and team
from Deavertown high, Reinersville
was the winner. Thus far Reiners-
vile has played in seven games.
winning SIX out of the seven games
played This Is an excellent show
ing for Reinersville high school.
The regular meeting of Manches-
ter grange which was held in the
hall here last Saturday afternoon.
was largely attended. The third and
fourth degrees were exemplified at
this meeting, the work being under
the direction of Deputy Charles r.
Massey, of Triadelphia.
The wheat which was sown last
fall, seems to be coming on in fine
shape, and promises a good crop
for next harvest.