Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-11-01
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN HOLD
AN INTERESTING MEETING

A splendidly attended interest
ing and enthusiastic meeting was
held Monday evening by the Wo-
mems Federated Democratic club of
| Morgan county. 1t was not neces-
sary to have torch parade with
paid marchers; the band. the coun-
ty plastered with large posters. to
get out crowd, the attendance be-
ing fully as good as at tho Republic
can meeting here last Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Norma Hooper the chair
man. presided, and introduced the
speakers.
The first was Simon p. Dunkle.
executive secretary in Governor
| Whites office. Mr.. Dunkle review
ed present business conditions,
showing their great Improvement
since Roosevelt became president.
and stated there have been fewer
business failures during that period
than during any similar period Of
time beginning with 1918-the
peak prosperity years. Since the
bank holiday, but eight banks have
failed to open their doors, and dur
ing the Hoover administration H.
600 failed. The speaker paid Vic
Donahey high tribute speaking of
bis sincerity, his rugged honesty,
his marked ability, his ideal home
life, and stating that pledge from
him really meant something. He
spoke of Martin L. Davey,s record
in public office, and of the many
humanitarian measures he spon-
sored, and stated that he will be
Ohfo's next governor. He spoke
briefly in behalf of the judicial
ticket, and of the splendid state
ticket, during which he paid Atty
r. M. Winegardner. candidate for
the short term, a splendid tribute.
Mr.. Dunkle was followed by Atty
Winegardner. There is not a bet
ter campaign orator in Ohio today
than Mr.. Winegardner He lauded
Roosevelt's New Deal, as compared
with the old deal, which gave no
protection for the little man
Mrs. Marguerite Reilly of the
women's division, from state head
quarters, spoke next. In her
opening remarks she said eYou
people here praise Vic Donahey for
building roads so that you can get
out to other parts of the state. We
up in Cuyahoga county praise him
for building roads so we can get to
you here in beautiful southeastern
Ohio" She said 81 came as a
stranger, / go back as your friend"
She spoke of Clarence Browns ex-
travagance in office, and compared
his fitness for the position, which
falls far short, to that of Martin L.
Davey She stated that in all of
Clarence Browns speeches he had
never mentioned Simeon Fess; that
he and other Republicans were try
ing to shelve him, but that Simeon
was holding on to them like a por-
Gus plaster. Mrs. Reilly is an attor-
ney, and was for number of years
assistant prosecuting attorney at
Cuyahoga county. She was accom-
polICa A0IC NY ACI LWFJ Gutlol
Others to speak were Clarence
Blake from State Chairman Poul-
sons office; Atty Robert Drury
Mrs Beatrice Mckinney Harms,
who for a number of years had
position in the United States De-
partment of Commerce, but now is
in the national NRA department.
She paid a splendid tribute to for
mer National Director Johnson,
and to the wonderful work he did.
Mrs. Harms sister Miss Jessie Nc
Elhiney Congressman Secrests pri-
vate secretary, is referred to as one
of the best secretaries in Washing
ton, and Mrs. Harms is Just as ef-
ficient in her line of work. Mr..
Leonard Drury also spoke briefly,
as did the various local candidates
Mr.. John Christie favored the
audience with Scotch songs, which
were splendidly received.
Preceding the meeting an elegant
dinner was served at the Kennebec