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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
TO COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMEN

The following was received by
Mrs. Margaret Curran, investigator
of aid for the aged, in Morgan. coun-
ty:
1T has recently come to my atten-
ton that persons by means of false
statements or omission of facts
have been able to secure aid for the
aged either for themselves or for
member of their family. AS chief
of this division | hereby direct all
county boards to investigate or
cause an investigation of all cases
showing evidence of "chiseling'' ON
the part of the person receiving aid
or attempting to secure aid, or on
the part Of any friend or relative Of
such person. 1t is my firm belief
that many persons now receiving
aid could by such policy be elm
mated from the aid for the aged
rolls, or at least the amount of aid
they are now receiving could be
materially reduced
Section % of the laws of Ohio,
governing the granting of aid to
the aged, gives the authority of
county boards to compel appearance
of witnesses in cases involving false
VI OlulSSIDu VI IdCLS Ill
order that an applicant may qualify
for aid. These hearings should be
given by the board whenever it has
reason to believe fraud is being per-
petuated upon the division. Sec
tions % and "a of the law set forth
the punishments that may be in
ficted upon conviction. In cases
where prosecution is deemed desir-
able, the central office should be
notified, together with a record of
the case. Our legal examiner will
then be in position to advise the
various county boards concerning
the case and will assist in the pros
ecution.
The exercise of authority given
to county boards in Section % of
the law should help materially in
reducing the number of persons re-
ceiving aid and thereby enable the
state to extend assistance to many
others who are eligible for these
benefits.
You may be assured that the CEN
trail office Of the division of aid for
the aged will extend every help it
can to enable your county board in
removing the "chiseler" from the
aid for the aged rolls.-H. J. Ber-
rodin, Chief, Division of Aid for the
Aged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Invited To Attend Celebration

Mr.. and Mrs. John 0. Day have
received an invitation to be present
Sunday, May 10, at celebration
and homecoming to take place at
the Gilman Avenue M. E. church in
Marietta. 1t commentaries the 40th
anniversary of the dedication of
that church, and the Tooth anni-
versary of the Crawford M. E.
church as il was originally called.
Morning, afternoon and evening
programs will be given, and there
will be basket dinner at noon.
Back in the time of the old Craw-
ford church, Mr.. Day was superin-
tendent of it's Sunday school, hence
the honor accorded to him and his
wife in being given the special in
vitation to be present at the cele-
bration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
GIVEN BY GRADE SCHOOLS
Art Exhibit And Music Program
Directed BY Mrs. Edwards

Grade school orchestra concert,
p. m.: Chu Shan, Stallfort; Blue
Skies, Stallfort; Fairy Gardens
Conway; La Rosita, Flores; Fire.
light Shadows, Conway, conducted
by Muriel Winegardner; Standard
Bearers, McCaughey, conducted by
Carol Murray.
Mixed music program, 1880 p
m.: Indian Chorus, Malta grade II;
chorus, McConnelsville 1; Sight
Singing class, Malta /; rhythm
band, McConnelsville II; chorus,
Malta w V girls; rhythmic drawing
demonstration, Malta III; boys
chorus, Malta " V, McConnelsville
V; girls folk dance, McConnels-
vile V; chorus, Malta VII VIII;
musical spell-dowh, Malta "; vio-
lin solo, McConnelsville VIII; Choir
us of high school songs, McCon-
nelsville VI, accompanied by high
school band.
McConnelsville seventh grade is
doing it's part in the program by
helping to put up the art exhibit
and get the auditorium ready for
the program.
The work done by the pupils of
Malta and McConnelsville schools in
art will be on exhibition at the new
auditorium, at Z, Saturday, May 18,
at which time the above program
will be presented by the pupils.
The gate receipts for this pro-
gram are to be spent for art sup
plies for next years work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Take Newspaper Files To Columbus
To Archaeological Museum

Last Saturday the bound files of
the Morgan County Democrat and
of the Herald were taken to Co.
lumbus and will be safely kept in
the museum of the State Archaeo-
logical and Historical Society. The
files have been loaned to that So
ciety for two year period. The
law requires that the county keep
bound files of the papers, and they
have been kept in the auditors Of
fee, and in the storage room in the
building on the corner of the court
house yard For some years the
state has been after the bound files
of newspapers of this county, feel
ing that anything so valuable
should be in safe keeping. These
files continue to remain as property
of the county, and citizens of this
county are welcome at any time to
call at the museum and make use of
them, and certified copies of any
articles appearing in the volumes
will be furnished upon request.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Auto Wreck On Marietta Hill

Saturday evening an automobile
accident occurred on Marietta hill
which might have proven very SER
ious. Arthur Farnsworth, his son
Glen, and Paul Childs, all of Neely-
Vile locality, were on their way to
McConnelsville. Coming down Ma
rietta hill, when at the bend in the
road near Harry Whites, a front
tire blew out, the car upsetting,
rolling over several times and final
ly coming to standstill right side up.
Mr.. Farnsworth sustained a frac-
ture of his leg above the knee, and
severe cuts about his throat. His
son Glen had his collar bone frac-
tured. Paul Childs escaped with
but minor injuries The machine,
a Graham roadster, which belonged
to Oliver Gheen, was practically a
wreck.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
LET'S WORK FOR NEW
LIBRARY BUILDING

The Rotary club and Civic
club have suggested a number
of federal aid projects, the
most of them being worthy,
and we wish it possible that
we might get them ALL But
that is too much to hope for,
and the better plan would be
to center activities on just a
few of them. AS one of these,
we would suggest new Ii
brary building, or at least re-
modelling of the present build
ing. A new building is need
ed very badly, and if the time
comes when the present struc-
ture is in such a condition
that 1t cannot be used for Ii
brary, and new one not
built, all goes back to the
Simpson heirs. Consider what
a loss it would mean to have
the library closed. The pres
ent building is very old one
and can last but a few years
at best for library purposes.
Congressman Secrest has
promised to do all he can to
help us in getting library
building.
AS stated, we do not want
it to appear that we are op-
posing any new project sug-
gested, but we do believe that
special effort should be made
in order to not lose a thing of
the value and worth of our
library.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Herman Martin And Miss Wright
To Wed June 6

Announcement has been made of
the approaching marriage, which
will take place in the Grace NJ. E..
church in Coshocton, June s, of
Miss Dorothy Wright, accomplish
ed daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c..
Wright of Coshocton, to Mr.. Her
man Martin, son of the late Rev. E.
A. Martin, former pastor on the
Pennsville M. p circuit, and Mrs.
Martin now of Stewart, Ohio Miss
Wright, graduate of Muskingum
college, is completing her seventh
year of successful teaching in Co
shocton and Coshocton county. Mr..
Martin is a graduate of Pennsville
high school, and o. S. u, and has
been employed as teacher in the
Otsego high school where he has
recently been reemployed as su-
perintendent for the coming year.
Both Miss Wright and Mr.. Martin
have many friends in Morgan coun-
ty, who are very happy over this
announcement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Dale Bucey And Mildred Reed
Arc Married

The marriage of Mr.. Dale Bucey
of the south river road and Miss
Mildred Reed of Douda was sol
emnized Sunday morning here at
the Methodist Protestant parsonage,
with Rev. c. E. Bulen officiating
The single ring ceremony was used
The attendants were Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Anderson Of this place, broth
er-in-law and sister of the bride.
The bride was charming in a dress
of bluehina triple sheer crepe, with
bouquet of talisman roses and pink
sweet peas, and Mrs. Anderson
wore pink silk, with bouquet of
talisman roses and blue sweet peas.
Both wore white picture hats and
other accessories of white.
Mrs. Bucey is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Bernard Reed, and is a
graduate of Pennsville high school.
Her husband is the son of Mr.. Har-
ry Bucey, and is a graduate of M. e
M. high school. He is engaged with
his father in farming. Both are
highly regarded and worth while
young people, who have the best
wishes and congratulations of many
friends. Immediately following the
wedding ceremony, the bridal party
went to the home of Mrs. Bucey's
and Mrs. Anderson's grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Greer, in East
Bloom, who at that time were cele-
brating their 55th wedding ami
versary, and it was also Mr.. Greer's
10Th birthday. A bounteous dinner
was served at noon.
After short wedding trip into
West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Bucey
returned Monday evening to the
home Of the groom's father, where
they will reside. Mrs. Bucey's 60
ing away suit was of navy blue silk
crepe, with accessories of navy blue
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Circular OF Information About
Teachers Institute In 1894

Mr.. T. T. Fisher of MelgSvllle
township, in going through some OF
his effects recently, came across a
pamphlet, public mention of which
he thought might be of some inter
est. 1t contained information con-
corning the Morgan county teach
ers' normal institute to be held in
the McConnelsville school building
commencing July 16, 1894 and con-
tinuing four weeks. f. w. Bush
was president of the organization
and Anna Cochran secretary. Mott
HI. Arnold was president and Cora
Whipple secretary of the executive
committee.
Several advertisements were car
ried in the pamphlet, among them
Tysinger e Brent, furniture; T. j.
Barnes, school supplies, musical in
struments, etc.; Morris Hardware
Co.; A. A. Couison &c Co.; Adair's
book store; Taylor &c Whipple,
shoes; and John G. Walker, the
tailor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Ask That Roads Be Placed On
State Highway System

The county commissioners passed
a resolution May Is, recommending
that the following roads be placed
on state highway system:
Proposal No. 1: Road in Wind
sor township, over county road 81,
across Washington county, into
Marion township, through Marion
and Homer to Elliott; thence over
county road No. 81 in Homer and
Union, to Ringgold, through Deer
field, to state highway No. 81 at
Portersville.
Proposal No. 2 begins at Malta,
thence to Eagleport, thence to York
township, to Perry county line;
thence through Perry county and
terminating at junction with state
road No. IS.
Proposal No. begins at Joetown,
thence through Malta, Deerfeld
and York, terminating at Deaver-
town.
Proposal No. 5 begins at McCon-
highway No. rs, Manchester, pass
ing over county roads No. 26, 27,
terminating at state highway No.
76 in same township.
Proposal No. begins at Neon
nelsville, thence over old /. C. H.
No. 345, through Morgan and
Bloom townships, to Muskingum
county line; thence to Gaysport,
terminating state highway No. TT.
Proposal No. starts at Rooster
vile, Windsor township, over road
No. IT, to junction of county road
No. 81 in same township, terminal
ing with proposal No. 1.
At a meeting of commissioners
May II, Haines road in Center
township was ordered closed as pc
titioned for. Alteration and vaca-
tion of Maier-Matheney road, as
petitioned for.
McInturf road change as petition
ed for, is granted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Mrs. Mary Bingham HonOred

Mrs. Mary Bingham, wife of the
late DR.. t. j. Bingham, was kindly
remembered Mothers day with a
bouquet of beautiful American
Beauty roses. The donors were
near friends of Mrs. Bingham S
daughter, the late Mrs. Lulu Bax-
ter, who passed away some years
ago, and were Mrs. Alice Crew Gall
of New York City; Mrs. Edna
Brown Pennebaker, of Memphis,
Tenn; Mrs Mary Wilcox, Lorain
Mrs. Alice Simpson, Columbus;
Mrs. Elmer Spence, near Malta;
Mrs. Kate Finley and Miss Augusta
True of this place. Some members
of the group, residing here, attend
ed church services Sunday with
Mrs. Bingham, who is the only one
of the mothers Of this group of
girls, living, and whose daughter is
the only one of the group who at
tended school together, who is de-
ceased
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Mrs. Hooper To Attend Meeting OF
Federated Democratic Women

Through Mrs Marguerite Reilley,
chairwoman of the Democratic state
executive committee, Mrs. Norma
Hooper, chairman of the Morgan
County Womens Democratic Fed
Grated club, has special invitation
to attend the meeting of the Fed
Grated Democratic Women of Ohio,
Saturday evening, May IS, at the
Deshler-Wallick hotel, Columbus.
Friday evening complimentary
dinner will be held at the same ho-
tel, at which time Gov. Dayey and
other prominent Democrats will
speak, which Mrs. Hooper will also
attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
CrooksyiIle Missionary Society
Entertained Here

The missionary society of the
Main Street Church of Christ enter
tanned the missionary society of the
Crooksville Church of Christ here
Tuesday evening, at the home of A.
NJ Kincaid. In all As were present.
The regular monthly missionary
program was carried out, and the
Crooksville society gave a little
playlet entitled Unto One of the
Least" Dogwood blossoms and
spring flowers were artistically used
for decorations. Very nice refresh
ments were served and fine social
time was enjoyed by all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Il. Wilson Henderson Receives
Good Appointment

Mr.. T. Wilson Henderson Of this
place received word Tuesday of his
appointment with the Watershed
Conseryancy District, as appraiser
for Morgan county. His duties will
cover the appraisement of all lands
within the flood zones in the 1913
flood, and lands of some higher
who would be benefited by the flood
prevention. He begins his work
next week. The position pays a
good salary. Mr.. Frank B. Smith
of this place is the surveyor of the
lands to be covered by Mr.. Hender-
sons appraisement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
j. w. Gallagher And Family Leave

Elder j. w. Gallagher and fam
lily who had resided the last four
years in the Durbin property near
the Presbyterian church here, left
Monday for GAINESVILLE, where they
will make their home. Mr.. Gala
CHER will have charge of two con-
gregations and will spend his en-
tire time in the evangelistic field
Barnesville is the former home
place Of both Mr.. and Mrs. Gala
her. and this fact is principally
the cause of their making the
change, as they will be nearer their
home people.
During the time of Elder Gala
gher's pastorate of the Seventh
Street Church of Christ here, the
relations between pastor and people
have been most cordial, and the
best wishes of all will follow to the
new fields of labor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Samuel Porter I'LL

Mrs. j. e. Cowan of this place
and her mother Mrs. William Por-
ter, near Oil Spring, returned Sun
day from Alexandria, Ky, where
they were called because Of the i'll
ness of the formers brother, Mr..
Samuel Porter, who has been suffer-
ing with heart trouble, following an
attack of acute indigestion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Howard DYE Has Position

Mr.. Howard Dye is employed
temporarily in the federal depart
ment of the Home Loan Corpora
ton, and is located at Columbus
The work he is now doing will like
ly take about a month. He began
his duties last week, and spent the
week end here with his parents, DR.
and Mrs. G.. S. Dye.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Mrs. Duvall Doing Well

Mrs. George Duvall of this place,
who underwent an operation at
White Cross hospital, Columbus, is
getting along nicely. Her daughter
Mrs. L. B. Adrean who had been
with her since the operation, re-
turned to her home Sunday. Mrs.
Duvall may be able to leave the hos
pital today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Harry B. Sharp Retires

Mr.. Harry B. Sharp, who was
secretary of the former Citizens
Savings bank for many years, and
more recently an employe of the
Citizens National bank, has resign
ed his position, which became eff
fective last Thursday. Mr. Sharp
in all was connected with the bank
ing business here for about II
years. He expects to retire from
active business:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Atty Mercer At Canton

Atty Bernhard Mercer spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in Canton
on legal business. He is counsel in
contested will case which involves
an estate of approximately $780,
600. The case which was in COM
mon pleas court was heard by
Judge Joseph l.. Floyd, former
resident of this place, and one time
high school principal here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Tuesdays Marietta Times states
that Atty George p. Deshler of Ma
rietta, who underwent an operation
in Parkersburg, w. Va, hospital
several weeks ago, is not recovering
as rapidly as his friends had hoped.
He left the hospital, an ambulance
moving him to the home of a broth
er at East Liverpool, where he plans
to remain indefinitely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Joint Birthday Celebration
At Rev KelIer'S

Tuesday evening a joint birthday
celebration was had here at the
home of Rev J. D. Keller. Tues
day was Rev. Keller's birthday, and
his sister-in-law, Mrs. w. d. Bur-
sons birthday was Wednesday. The
latter resides at GAINESVILLE, and
with her husband and son Robert
and the Keller family made up
the gathering. A fine dinner was
served at seven o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

"PEARLS OF CHINCHORRO,"
by Herbert Jensen. The Stirring
Story of an Orphans Struggle for
a Priceless Legacy. Read 1t in The
American Weekly, the Magazine
Distributed With NEXT SUNDAYS
CHICAGO HERALD AND EXAM
INER.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
VIM. Kester Purchases Small Farm

Mr.. w. G.. Kester of this place
has purchased the Paul Massey
place on Poplar ridge, which con-
tains 10 acres, and he and his fam
lily will move to it soon. Mr.. Kes-
ter will continue to run his barber
shop here. AS has been stated, Mr..
Massey has moved to the old home
place, on Poplar ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Must Get Permit For Concession
Stands Here July 4

The councils of the twin cities
have given Sam w. Gardner ex-
selling pop corn, etc, for July 4th.
This right is not for Mr.. Gardner
as an individual, but as member
of the committee, and anyone
wanting concession permits, must
apply to him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Mrs. Gus Kennard Very Ill

Mrs. Gus Kennard of Cleveland, :,
mention of whom is made elsewhere
in this paper as being at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Milligan, in Malta, is reported as
being very i'll, suffering with acute
Bright's disease and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

/ On page six of this issue is an ar
ticle calling attention to the Beatty
brothers broadcast, the time being
given at GAS Wednesday mornings
when it should be from to 7:15 a,
M, Wednesdays.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
237 School Pupils In Malta

According to the school enumer-
alton taken by Miss Marjorie Sher-
idan, there are 237 children Of
school age in the village of Malta.
Miss Helen Lynn who is taking the
enumeration in McConnelsville, has
not completed her work
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
II. w. White Retter

Rev. F. w. White of New Con-
cord, who has been suffering with
blood poisoning in his hand, which
started from the bite of an insect,
is better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
New POstOffice Bids To BE
Onpne6 Nav C4

Postmaster H. w. Gordon has re-
ceived word that the bids for the
new postoffice building here which
were to have been opened May H.,
have been deferred week, and
will not be opened until May "a.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Leslie Tennent Fractures Leg

Mr.. Leslie Tennent of Meigsville
township suffered a fracture of his
leg just above his ankle, recently.
He was coupling trailer, when he
slipped and fell, and the trailer
tongue fell across his ankle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Carl Barkhurst, U. S. Grand Juror
Mr.. Carl Barkhurst of Bloom
township has been drawn as a men,
ber of the federal grand jury, which
is to assemble in Columbus, June
q. for duty
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Howard Mccormick Improving

Mr.. Howard Mccormick who is
at Bethesda hospital, suffering with
fractured pelvis, caused by a log
rolling over him some weeks ago, is
able to sit up and is improving
very nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Fl. HI. Brewster UndergOes Operation
Mr. HI. H. Brewster of Columbus,
former well known merchant of this
place, underwent a major operation
Tuesday at Grant Hospital, Column
bus. The latest word is that his
condition is satisfactory
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Mrs. Clara Roberts of Kennebec
hill, who is suffering with compli-
cations, is some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Mrs, Lucy Ryan who has neu-
ritis, is some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16

Mrs. Mary Thisselle who resides
with her niece, Miss Freda Smith,
in Malta, is quite i'll with neuritis
and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-05-16
Deaths Toll


May 8 to 10, 1885
Donna Blogg, Rose Farm.
Frank Gilmore, Philo.
John HI. Newton, Pennsville.
Mrs. f. T. Reynolds, Parkersburg.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-02-21
Threats Against
Victims Of Pair
Doomed To Hang

LOS ANGELES, Feb.21. up
Underworld death threats seeking
to force Henry c.. Bodkin, Los An
geles attorney, to intercede in be-
half of two men facing the gallows
for robbing and torturing him a
year ago, sent police on roundup
of suspects today.
One man was in custody and two
others were under police surveil-
lance in connection with the as
serted death plot.
Bodkin told District Attorney
Buron Fits that his home had beer
robbed and that underworld sources
informed him he would be haraSsed
constantly unless he saved the lives
of the condemned men.
Police yesterday arrested Frank
Tinker. 80, as a suspect in the case
and booked him on suspicion OF
robbery. Following his arrest the
officers said they found a trunk
owned by the suspect, containing
several hundred dollars worth of
jewelry and stolen police revolver.
Bodkin and his wife and son were
held up by two bandits as they re-
turned to their home on December
16, 1898.
! Mrs. Bodkin and her son were
locked in closet and Bodkin was