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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
DeaVertOWn

The winner of the Prince of Peace
contest of York township was Miss
Iva Kirkwood. 1t was held Sunday
evening in York township high
school auditorium. Five contestants
were entered.
Boyd Divers and family and Sid
Garrett and family were Sunday
guests of Samuel Weller anl family
Of GAINESVILLE.
Moxahala high school boys and
girls basketball teams will come to
York high school, Nov. 16 for the
first games of the season.
Friends of Oscar Hale surprised
him on his birthday, Saturday even
ing. Those present were Messrs'
and Mesdames Chester Fisher, Dali
las Stoneburner, Del Rambo, George
Eye, Edmund Cohagen and nephew,
Robert Tysinger and family, Misses
Rosalee Fletcher, Edna Baker, Es-
ther and Maxine Fisher, Andra Car
ney, Rachel Fletcher and Marie
Hale. Messrs. Denny Fisher. Leon
ard Eye. Herman Eppley, Arthur
Rambo. Vaughn Stoneburner, Paul
Fletcher, Doyle Carney, Wilford
Hale, and the honor guest, Oscar
Hale, and Mrs. Hale. very de-
licious lunch OF vegetable soup
sandwiches, pickles and coffee was
served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
Push Ohio Motor Safety
Program Statewide

Program of the Ohio Safety Ser
vice Commission, working in con-
junction with the Ohio Department
of Highways, to further the move
ment for the prevention of accidents
is meeting with favorable response
on all sides through the state.
School children are among those
commanding the aim and purpose of
the Safety Service Commission,
which places particular emphasis on
accidents to children. School au-
thorities in all parts of the state
are cooperating with representa-
tives Of the Safety Service Commis-
sion. in inculaating schooi children
with the principles of safety. The
pupils are being reached not only
through the medium of safety les
sons but also through safety
pledges signed by themselves and
their parents.
The commission, on the other
| hand, is not neglectful of the fact
/ that parents, as well as children,
are in need of safety education and
| is working to create and develop in
| the communities sense of respon-
| sibility for both child and adult
i safety 1.-The adults are beng reach
| ed with the lessons of safety
though every available channel"
| declared Earl J. Winter, executive
secretary of the commission. eau
tomobile clubs, civic and service
clubs, industrial groups and others
interested in safety are being en-
listed in the growing movement to
reduce accidents
The Safety Service Commission y
especially interested in the SchQQ
Safety Patrol movement, which rep.
resents a vast army of efficient ju-
venile workers who are playing 3
tremendously big part in reducing
child fatalities.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

school year. Several selections were
given by the high school orchestra
and the glee club, under the direc-
tion of Mr.. LeFavor. Ruth Berry,
accompanied by Mr.. LeFavor, gave
a violin SOLO The next meeting
will be held Dec. 10, at 8 p. m.
The first meeting in the short
course work in vocational agricul-
ture was held Tuesday evening, in
the agriculture room of the high
school. Similar meetings will be
held every Tuesday evening at
1880. These meetings arc planned
especially for young men who are
interested in farming. Anyone in
terested will be welcomed.
On Wednesday night at 8 o'clock
Nov. IA, the first Of series OF
meetings on the subject of farm
management was held in the agri-
culture room at the high school
under the direction of j. w. E. Dun
bar. Both men and women are urg-
ed to attend.
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
J. w. E. Dunbar attended the fu-
neral of Arthur Sazeneye, the six
year old son of Mrs. Alice Sazeneye
of Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
ELECTION .NICK-NACKS

(By G.. W., with apologies to
Coleman Cox
Well, well, we'll. Ray didn't we
do them up BROWN?
We would suggest that Hugh
James correct the address he gave
out for Mr.. Kenneth Ray, at the Re-
publican meeting that night.
The election edition of the Her.
aid: What a waste of energy and
effort, paper and ink. The last edi-
tion-the usual explosion Of "SOUR
GRAPES" or "SORE HEADED"
losers THEY CAN'T TAKE 1T
LIKE MEN and offer ccngratula-
tions to the victorious candidates,
but resort to sniping and DIRTY
DIGS.
We suggest that Drake start
counting again out at his filling sta
tion; perhaps he may demand a re-
count of the cars with Brown
stickers and the one car with
Davey sticker
One good thing about telling the
truth, is that you don't have to re-
member what you say or print.
Some journalists should remem-
ber that they are part of the news
paper profession, as much as bass
drum is part of an orchestra
Likewise we would suggest that they
don't forget that bass drum solos
grow monotonous. Moral: The Re.
publican epidemic of FRIGHT
FEAR, AND BOLSHEvTK, ANI
UNCONSTITUTIONIZINC T H E
CONSTITUTION" didn't work. II
grew monotonous, boys.
The Republicans shouldn't worry
when the President stumbles. and
they find an imperfection in his eff.
! forts-he is Humankind nothing
| human is perfect. Remember a
worm is about the only thing that
can't fall down
The longer we listened to and
read Republican arguments, the
more thoroughly we were convinced
that all the BULL" is not put out
in Durham, N. G.
We would suggest that local Re
/ publican editors take notice
| "Tombstones are cold and cheer
less. Yet, they always have good
word for everyone under them"
Nothing is improved by anger
/ except the arch of cats back"
Had nature hung mems arms Sc
that they could pat themselves OF
the back, lot of Republicans would
wear out the backs of their coats il
: a week.
Envy stands between many ;
candidate and success. Until yol
are big enough man to- congratu
/ late your victorious opponent ant
bow to the will of the public jury
you'll never get any place In th'
world Of politics. Neither will yo,
in journalism
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

with Carl Stevenson and family at
Kfllbuck, and Howard Glassford and
family at Wooster.
Harley Johnston, wife and daugh-
ter Janet spent Saturday and Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. A E. Sal
vedore of Columbus. s
Piatt- Hahn Rites
Richard Piatt, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Piatt, and Miss Mildred
Hahn, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hahn, GAINESVILLE, were united
in marriage Thursday morning at
st. Marys, w. Va, with Rev Daw-
son officiating. The double ring
ceremony was used. The bride wore
a navy blue suit with accessories
to match. Miss Edna May Hahn, sis
ter of the bride, and Neil Piatt,
brother of the groom, were the only
attendants. Mrs. Piatt is a men,
ber of the Main Street Baptist
church; is graduate of Lash high
school, and is employed as decorator
for the A. E. Tile Co. Mr. Piatt is
graduate Of Chesterhill high
school. class of 1929, and Cooke
school. Mr.. and Mrs. Piatt will re-
side with the groom's parents this
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald PEBBLES and
baby and Mr.. and Mrs. Max Ewart
spent from Sunday until Tuesday
with relatives and friends at Can
ton.
Mrs. Faye Davis entertained at
her home Saturday afternoon the
Goodwill Sunday school class. A
splendid program was rendered
Games and contests were enjoyed.
Delightful refreshments were serv-
ed.
Miss Lucille Miller and friend
Clyde Vincent, and sister of Zanes-
vile, were Sunday evening callers
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe A. Miller.
Mrs. Majel Snyder and children
Of GAINESVILLE spent the week end
with VIM. Snyder and wife
Mrs. C. P. Yocom, Lucille Hodgin,
Anna Dickson and Marian Reed
were in GAINESVILLE, Monday
DR.. and Mrs. H. P Miclener and
Mrs. Emma Shook spent the past
few days with Russell Moody and
wife and F. J. Price and family of
Columbus.
Postmaster Hettie Woodward
spent Sunday with Mrs. Homer
Triplett, and Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Levering of Corning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fem and
daughter Betty of Marietta spent
Sunday with C. E. Bode and fam
lily.
School News
Superintendent B. E. Workman
attended the Muskingum college ed
ucational conference on financing
Ohio schools, Friday.
Prof. and Mrs. Chas. r. Layton
of Muskingum college we're Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Kinney.
The nursery school now has an
enrolment of some Is pupils. A
we'll balanced lunch is being served
each noon, free of charge.
F. J. Taylor, superintendent Of
the Amesville schools, was the
guest speaker at the Parent-Teacher
association meeting, Monday even
ing. He gave a very interesting
talk on taxation and the public
schools. Helen Dinsmoor made a
brief talk on the aims Of the Eng
lisb department for the present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

.The fellow who is always ridi-
culing the President, reminds us of
the man with pock-marked face
who laughs at another's freckles.'
The song, "Don't bite the hand
that's feeding you," should have
been dedicated to those who were
on relief and public works projects,
and wore blisters on their hands ap-
plauding Fess and Lamson. Poor
Old Simeon, what a terrible repudi-
alton OF public opinion. One of the
worst defeated men in history.
Whether he was or not. let us all
think Abe Lincoln was addressing a
Republican meeting when he said !:
"You can fool some of the people
all the time, and all of the people
some Of the time, but you can't
fool all the people. all the time
Some newspaper editors should
net make the mistake of thinking
their readers believe all they say,
because they don't write in and call
them liar
+ WllDur MatSOn pubi1Shed a want
ad asking for barn to house "ONE
BIG ELEPHANT Would suggest
that said Wilbur get in touch with
Walter Elliott. as we think he has
a steam shovel, and Lew Smith can
supervise the grave digging. If the
elephant perchance is still alive un-
der the terrific landslide, we sug-
gest Wilbur rent Dale Smiths. Hum
phries' and Rays barns. and Shinn's
garage and that ought to supply
enough lumber till Lew Smith has
the grave ready.
Seeing is not always believing
neither is hearing The public saw
and heard lot of Republican wind
TANNERS and wind-mills during the
camraign. but evidently DIDN'T
BELIEVE.
Don't try to explain the election
Wilbur, the Republicans don't re-
quire it, and the Democrats won't
| believe you anyway.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

dams since the first camp was OpeB.1
ed In the state Is months ago. 9th
er work accomplished by the CCC
includes tree and plant disease
eradication, forest nursery activity,
landscaping. etc. In all, there are
approximately 5000 men now en-
rolled in the 3S Ohio CCC camps.
Ten of these camps are engaged on
state park projects.
About $4,000 pupils are being
given instruction, and more than
$500 teachers are being employed.
under the Federal Emergency Re-
lief Administration program in
Ohio. These figures do not include
college students being given fnan-
cial aid by FERA, or teachers and
pupils involved in the administra-
htion's rural schools extension pro-
gram.
Favora response is being elic-
tied on all sides throughout the
state hv the program Of the Ohio
Safety Service Commission working
in con junction with the Ohio De-
partment of Highways, to further
the movement for the prevention of
accidents. School ch 'ldren are
among these commanding the ailn
and purpose of the Safety Service
Commission, which places particular
stress on accidents to children. The
commission, on the other hand. is
not neglectful of the fact that par
ents as well as children are in need
of safety education, and is working
to- create and develop in the COM
munities a sense Of responsibility
/ for both child and adult safety.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs Dallas Stoneburner
Mrs. Bertha Stoneburner and
Vaughn and Raymond Stoneburner
spent Sunday with Orren Christman
and family of GAINESVILLE.
Deavertown grange will visit Por-
tersville grange, Nov. 22 and pre-
sent a program of music, one act
plays and readings.
The funeral of Mrs. Malissa
Swingle of Brush Creek township
Muskingum county, was held at Je-
rusalem Lutheran church, Sunday
and was very largely attended.
The members of the missionary
society of Jerusalem Lutheran
church are planning thank offer
ing service entitled "The Wheel OF
Life" The date of presentation to
be announced later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Heighley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grannon were
business visitors in Evansville, Sat-
urday.
Postmaster Seriously Ill
Chalmer Matheney, the postmas-
ter, is very seriously i'll at this time
The members of the P. T. A. were
disappointed Monday evening, as the
speaker of the evening failed to ap-
year. However a short program was
rendered by some of the pupils OF
the school. Three girls gave dia-
logue. and the boys glee club gave
two numbers after the business ses-
sion.
The music instructor, Miss Day
is organizing mothers chorus at
York school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
Bishopville

The Get-Together club-24 ladies.
were invited to Mrs. j. M. Watkins
for a chicken dinner last Thursday
afternoon Mrs. Watkins gave a
miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Jes-
sic Withem, one of the club MEM
bers. Mrs. Withem received several
pretty and useful gifts. The ladies
were entertained by the following
committee: Mrs. Ernest Kirkbride,
Mrs. Millard Kasler and Mrs. w. H.
Hoon. Following this the lovely dim
ner was served, and consisted of
chicken, noodles, mashed potatoes,
sweet potatoes coffee, bread and
butter, peaches and cream, cookies,
pickles, cranberry sauce, etc.-such
as Mrs. Watkins could so we'll pre-
pare. All left feeling that she was
wonderful hostess. The next
meeting will be at Mrs. Miles Kas-
ler's.
The corn husking last Saturday,
for Glen Reed who it will be re-
membered is at Rocky Glen sanator-
1um, did not have the weather man
smile on it, as he did the Saturday
previous. However men, women and
children turned out and finished it
all up. All enjoyed the day, and
especially the noon hour. The fol-
lowing registered: W. H. Hoon,
VIM. Grubb, Miles and Milard Kas-
Ter, Mr.. Dolley, Lewis Clark, Gerald
Dunlevy, Charles Pedicord Charles
Hyde, Hoy Seckinger, Harley DAN
ford. Elton Pedicord. M. E. Hoon,
Hazel and Edna Kasler, Hattie
Hoon, Frances Clark, Lucy Pedi-
cord, Mae Hyde, Olive Kittle, Gar
net Reed, Donna Fac and Hoy
Seckinger, Donald and Norma Jean
Kasler, Junior and Dick Reed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
Ringgold Carnival Great Success


The carnival held at Ringgold
high school building Saturday
night, was a big success. A large
crowd was present and standing
room at premium. Clyde Bankes
teacher of grades 5-8, had charge og
the athletic show Mr.. Van Horn,
teacher of grades IA, coached the
"darkey'' or coon show. which
was one of the hits of the carnival.
Mr.. Anderson, athletic coach, as
sisted by Howard Patterson and
Myron Parsons. gave their crowds
many a thrill in the hospital show
where a mock operation was per-
formed Miss Lucille Bump, home
economics instructor, reigned over
the culinary department, and Anna
Rose Martin and Ruth Jackson, as
sisted by Pauline Grubb and Ruth
Van Horn, were in charge of the
novelty booth and fish pond. Ray
mond Harrison and Eileen Thomp-
son were in charge of the ticket
selling booth Mrs. O. II. Patter-
son won the 80 piece dinner set of
dishes in the drawing. Bingo was
played and the merchants and busi-
ness men of Malta, McConnelsville.
Glouster and Ringgold were very
generous in donating prizes for the
bingo game, and we take this op-
portunity to thank them. Many
other peOple helped to make the
carnival a success and to all these
we extend our thanks. The pro-
ceeds were $86.44. Expenses, $25.-
33. Net profit, s61.11. This money
will be used to finance our extra
curricular program of athletics, de-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
CheSterhill

Mrs. Anna Doudna and Mrs.
Sadie Barnes left Saturday morning
for Wooster, where they will spend
the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. De-
we're Glassford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Kannard of
Chesapeake were week end guests
of ]. l.. Kennard and wife
At the Prince of Peace contest
held at the M. E.. church, Sunday
evening, of the ten contestants, Miss
Rolena Rowland won first place, and
Miss Melvene Daugherty the second
place. The judges were Prof. and
Mrs. Harry Layton of New Concord.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Patterson re-
turned to their home last Friday ev-
sening, after five weeks visit with
Dr. willard Smith, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Miss Mary Hecker of Philo spent
few days recently with Miss Thel-
ma Goddard.
Blanche Schofield of Barnesville
spent the week end at the G.. l.
Schofield home.
Maude Bowman who spent a few
weeks with Merlyn McInturf's at
Sugar Grove, has returned home.
George Lester and wife. and Miss
Bernice McPeak Of Crooksville,
spent Sunday with Ella McPeak
Mrs. C. E. Bode visited last week
with her sister, Mrs. Harry Fem of
Marietta.
Mrs Jennie Crew left Friday for
/ Shawnee, Okla, where she will
spend the winter with her daughter
Mrs. Richard Fawcett and family.
Dr. and Mrs A. H. Whitacre WIS.,
tied Sunday with Mrs. Whitacre's
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sames of Columbus. +
Jas. Hoon and wife will move this
week into the b. G. Hoon property,
south of Chesterhill.
B. e. Workman, wife and two
children were Sunday guests of Car
los Harris and wife at Pennsville.
Saturday afternoon eight little
friends of Johnnie Bode came to his
home to help him celebrate his sixth
birthday. Games were played. af-
ter which dainty refreshments were
served.
Restaurant Changes Hands
John Harris purchased the res
taurant last week from Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Ewart, who have been
operating the restaurant in the Carl
Patterson building. Mr.. Harris will
move the restaurant from the Pat
terson building into the Hettie
Woodward property.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Reed and
daughter Joyce of Toledo visited
the week end with r. M. Talbot
and wife, and Mrs Alta Reed.
John Bowman's had as their Sun
day guests, Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Bow
man and two children. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Bowman and daughter.
Miss Catherine McPeak who has
been at the Ed Stanbery home at
Deavertown, returned to her home,
Sunday.
Ray Williams and wife were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Scott, near Stockport.
Miss Addie Ewart who is stu
dent at Meredith business college,
GAINESVILLE, spent the week end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Ewart.
Miss Ruth Berry and Miss Chris
tina Van DYKE visited tho week end
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
Dies Near GaysnOrt

Mrs. William Greathouse, aged As
years, died Sunday evening about
o'clock at the home Of neighbor,
following sudden stroke. She had
appeared to be in good health when
she left her home, but soon after ar
irving at her friends home. she
suffered an attack, dying soon after
For many years the deceased was a
resident of GAINESVILLE, moving to
near Gaysport more than two years
ago. Besides her husband she leaves
five children-Zada of Arkansas,
and Mary, Agatha, Franklin and
Clifford of the home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15

bate. oratory and dramatics. Car
nival committee: Eileen Thompson,
Geneva Grubb. Elmer Roberts, El-A
eanor Harrison, Eleanor Fuller.
At 1880 Mr.. Fast auctioned on
the bingo prizes which had not been
given in the game SO far, also
number of pies donated by ladies
in the community.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-15
CAPITOL CROSS-ROAD
CHATTINGS
by E. ]. Winterl

Accomplishments of the Civilian
Conservation Corps in Ohio are
manifold and productive of a great
amount of permanent future benefit
to the state More than 100000
young trees have been planted lin
Ohio this year by members of the,
CCC, which in addition has built
over $4,000 soil erosion prevention
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-20
MAGNOLIA

BY falling down the stairs OF hel
home last Thursday, Mrs. r. Z
Stout twisted one ankle and bruises
which have been painful and dis
abled her activity.
Rev. r. L. Tawes last Sunday
filled the pulpit Of Magnolia and de-
livered a very good sermon; II was
his first greeting of his new con-
gregation at the N. e. Church and
made a favorable impression
Deputy Pocohontas and her stan
from Milford Council raised the
chiefs in SagAuche Council No. 8,
Tuesday: Pocahontas, Annie Roe;
Keeper of Records, Kathryn knight;
Keeper OF Wampus, Ida Lindale:
Collector Of Wampum, Huldah Cham
bers; Prophecies, Edna Davis; Win
ona. Laura Wyatt; Powathan, Blanch
Richards; Scouts, Jennie Mlnner
and Helen Anderson; Guard OF Forest
Ann orVis; Guard OF Tepee. Emma
Moore; COunselOrs, Laura Minner
and Lizzie Swartz; Runners. Sa1Ife
Stout and Rose Lodge; Warriors.
Edna Johnson, Sallie Barrett, Name
jackson and Margaret MaFvil Visit
Ors were present from Milford,
Houston. Laurel and Delmar. Corn
and venisOn were served at a late
hour.
Albert Danner OF York, Pa. spent
several days last week with Mr..
James Kerbin and Mrs, MOllie Mil
bourne
Mrs. Elizabeth Boone is having
her attractive home beaHtifled by a
new coat of paint.
Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Hart and
son Leon spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Storey OF
near Chestertown.
Rev. r. l.. Tawes announced the
following subjects for next Sunday.
Fire Upon the Altar" for the morn
ing, and "The Recovery OF PrOtes-
tantism," for the evening.
Sunday, Mrs Kathryn Knight
visited her son, Byran, of Whining
ton. who was III the past week
Daniel Johnson and two sisters,
the Misses COTillO and Hannah John
son Of near Greenwood We're guests |
Sunday of Mr., and Mrs. G. +. John
son.
Mrs. Cora Wright, who has been
spending the winter months at Dar-
ry, Pa, returned to her home Friday. !
She was accompanied by her broth
er-in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs |
L. Sargent and their daughter.
The State Board of Education |
awarded the contract for the erec-
ton OF the new school house to the |
A. w. Funk Co, of Philadelphia, at
heir bid of S4S,079. The contract /
Tor heating. ventilating and plumb
ng was awarded to Raissler & Co.
of Philadelphia. at their bid of Sl6.-
l7O The contract for electrical
work to Arrow Electrical Co, of
for $3.726 The. work
If construction is expected TO begin
n ten days.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Edgar Williams
Mrs. II. p. Quillin and Mrs. Elle
williams mOtOred to Middletown,
Thursday, where they visited friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Louis Cain, of Wilmington
spent the weekend with her mother
Mrs. ElwOOd Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips and
daughters. of Middletown, spent a
few days last week with the latter.
mother. Mrs. Ella Williams.
The COunt-On-Me Club was enter
tained Tuesday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Anna Smith, with a good at
tendance. One new member was
added to the roll. Plans were made
for covered dish luncheon 10 be
held April 9Th.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob GOOtee attend
ed the funeral Sunday of the form
er's brother-in-law. George Fletcher.
OF SharptOwn, Md.
Captain Ell COrdrey arrived home
Sunday from Philadelphia, TO spend
a few days with his family.