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Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
HEBER
Mrs. Laura Barnes

Mr.. and Mi. w. W. Jones and
family were guests last week for
several days of friends in Heber and
WeStmorland.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

1t was coincidental that synonimously
with the fever heat Of elections in Val
ley towns, comes the word of strong
drive by the California Chamber of
Commerce to intensely organize state
wide advisory groups for a concerted at
tack upon the high cost of government
in this state.
Everyone knows that the tax outlook
for California is staggering, but no one
seems to know just what to do about it.
1t is fit and proper that the farmers and
business men, those who deal with the
laws of supply and demand and think
in terms of keeping income within Outgo
should unite to solve the business prob
lem of government. Just saying that
taxes must come down" isn't going to
correct the evil as long as the public
demands everything and legislators are
compelled to give it to them.
Though the problem is statewide in
scope, it comes back to counties and the
funds they receive through the state as
collection agency. Just how much Of
dilemma we are in is indicated by the
fact that in 1885, California's tax bill
was greater than its farm income. The
tax statement came to S550,000,O00
whereas all the production of California
farms amounted to $685., 900, 900.
It is true that the comparison is not
exactly fair, but in the main, it presents
forcibly what a big problem confronts
the masses.
Everyone will welcome the idea of
agriculture and business en- masse roll
ing up its sleeves to tankle the problem
in a determined and concerted manner.
manner
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
Correctly Speaking

Greatly" or highly" should not
be used after Appreciate, since
appreciate" means to place a suf-
f;ciently high value.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Leave For North - Sheriff and
Mrs. Robert w. Ware left Ell Centre
Monday morning to take Early Tenn
pie to the Preston home at lone and
Gloria Seidle to the juvenile au-
thorities in San francisco county.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Get Final Decree-Adelaide Cant
zalez was accorded final decree of
divorce from Frank CanizaleS, ac-
cording to papers filed at the county
clerks office Monday. She charged
her husband with wilful desertiOn.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

janice Medium Psychic Readings
Daily. City Limits Auto court. I'M
perial Avenue and San Diego
highway.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Heber Community Sunday school
had an Easter program Sunday.
various classes participating and
Earl Fleming in charge. The Ep-
worth League held an Easter SER
vice Sunday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
GRAB BAG

Who is credited with invcnting
the game OF basketball?
What is the Great Stone Face?
90
What is the McGroarty bill?
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Two patrols of Heber Boy Scouts.
Troop as, will attend the Camporec
at Yuma on Saturday and Sunday.
The boys will be accompanied by
Van Ingle and Milo Hogan. They
expect to compete in the swimming,
signaling and other contests. Each
patrol has acquired new cook kit,
which will be part of the equipment
for camporee.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
April IA, 1921

The second Boy Scout encamp-
ment. under the direction Of the I'm
perial Valley Y.MCA. will be held
at Ell Centro Friday afternoon and
Saturday. Hs#ga
90 t,lgs
Federal authority was received
late this afternoon by the First Ma
tional bank of this city from Act
ing Controller of Currency P. Kane
for increasing the capitalization
from 100000 to S20C 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
. Famous Sayings

Tho all approve of general peace there quite a
number who are unprepared to run any risk in order
to preserve it."-viscount Cecil.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
THE JAPANESE POPULATION
DESERVES COMMENDATYON.

In contrast to the IHfaU0rabIe record
Of FHfpinOS in Imperial Valieg is the
fine record of our Japanese p0pula-
lion.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY
UNITE AGAINST HIGH TAXES.

agriculture and business are uniting
through the agency of the California
Chamber of Commerce, to battle the
question of high state taxes Uhich last
year amounted 10 more than the en-
tire farm production from farms for
that year.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Chamberlain
spent Easter at San Diego and
Julian.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

90
The derby. or hard hat, almost
ridiculed to oblivion, is touted to
become the what-ho chapeau next
Fall. The renaissance is due entire
ly to news shots of King Edward
revealing the jauntineSs OF his faV-
crite bowler. He wears it with such
tilt and dash that squirt was given
the derby trade in the closing winter
months. The seasons only gray der
byist was twigged by Lucius Beebe.
He was Raymond TWyeffort, who
not only Sported a pearly dicer but
a morning coat to match and caused
the avenue to turn to stare IN its
stride along that enormous trench.
Two of the celebrity look -alikeS
are Frank Scully, who concocts the
fun for the invalid books, and Dud-
ley Nichols, whose movie script won
the recent Academy award. Not
only is their resemblance startling,
but they are boon buddies in their
rounds Of Hollywood,
Sticklers for brevity will find
something to applaud in a wander
past 437 Pearl street, where tailor
window bears this lettered handi-
work; "Clng-Dyng-Prsg-Repg.
Those verSed in the towns goingS
on say the most indefatigible party
attender is the glossy Conde Mast,
the publisher. In turn he corrals
some of the most notable celebrity
round-ups at his Park avenue pent
house. Aside from attending three
OF four teas each afternoon, he is
invariably host or guest daily at
luncheon or dinner. confirmed
first nighter and rarely misses
premiere of supper club. On the
thither side of so, he's what stylists
ticket a sartorial natural, an expert
dancer and with it all an uncannily
shreWd man of business.
Sherwood Anderson, Theodore
Dresser and other fictional disciples
Of despair have found inspiration
visiting the Jersey marshes, where
bleakness attains a windbloWn deS-
olation and a blood hound melan-
choly that baniSheS all cheer. Seen
in the ghostly gray of twilight, the
wild, Soggy and tangled stretches
of seeWeed are eerie in their sweep
of emptiness. And sherc is damp
sticky aroma that reels the thought
WITH suggestions of hobgoblins, vul-
tllres and shivvery hingamajigs.
Mystery story specialists generally
agree the all time high in this field
has been achieved by Wilkie Collins
With THE Moonstone. l have put
off reading it as one SO often post
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Journalizing in Percy Hammond'S
and Clark Gable Cadiz, O.. as re-
ported in the Cadiz Republican.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Birney, OF
Malvern, visited c. c. DickerSon. OF
Cadiz Township, who has been i'll
following a fall, over Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
MRS. E. j. ARRICK IN
TIE FOR FINE PRIZE

Mrs. E. J. Arrick of this place
tied with two parties of Circleville,
in guessing on the amount of gas
an Electrolux refrigerator consum-
ed during the 35 days period, begin
ming Jan. rs at 10 a. M, and end
ing Feb. 20, at 10 a. m. Her guess
was 1,087 cubic feet, and the cor
rect amount was 1,087.1. This
makes the cost of gas for that
period but SAC. There were approx
imately 10000 guesses. The rules
were that in the event Of a tie, they
would run the Electrolux for AS
hour period, and the one of the
three who tied, guessing the near
est, would be awarded the prize,
which is an Electrolux. However,
it is suggested that each Of the
three be allowed one-third credit to-
ward the purchase of an Electrolux.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
MRS. ELLEN KIRBY, AGED
93 YEARS, DIES

Mrs. Ellen Kirby, aged 93 years,
died in GAINESVILLE Sunday at 1920
p. M, at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Nora Hale with whom she had
resided for many years. Death came
after an illness for some time, with
general infirmities.
Mrs. Kirby was a native of Nor
gan county and spent most of her
life in this county, being resident
of McConnelsville for some time, be-
fore locating in GAINESVILLE, about Is
years ago. Her maiden name was
Coffey. Her husband William E..
Kirby died about 25 years ago. Be-
sides the daughter, Mrs. Hale men
toned, she leaves another daughter,
Mrs. Della Link of GAINESVILLE; also
several grandchildren, great grand
children and great great grandchil-
dren. Mrs. Margaret Best of Nc
Connelsville. wife of George Best,
is her sister. Two brothers-John
and William Coffey, and sister,
Mrs. Salina Best, are deceased Two
sons of Mrs. Kirby-Louis and Dav-
id Kirby, and daughter, Mrs.
Augusta Phillips, are also deceased.
The body of Mrs. Kirby was
brought Tuesday to Malta, where
funeral services were held from the
Methodist Episcopal church in the
afternoon. The pastor of the First
M. e. church in GAINESVILLE where
she held membership, officiated, and
burial was made in the Malta GEM
etery. Two selections, "In the Gar
den" and Have Thine Own Way,
Lord" were sung by Mrs. Harry
Harris and Miss Stella Updike, with
Mrs. B. d. Richardson accompany
ing. A number of out Of town rela-
tives and friends were among those
the funeral, included be-
ing persons from GAINESVILLE, Rose
vile and Crooksville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
TRIADELPHIA SCHOOL BOYS
In CUTTING SCRAPE

Robert Horner, 16, son of John
Horner, who resides on the Emmett
Abel farm, better known as the Jas.
Stanbery farm, Deerfield township
and Tom Bell, II, son of Robert
Bell, of Deerfield, figured in cut
ting scrape Tuesday afternoon at
the Triadelphia school house, dur
ing the last recess. They got into
a scrap over basketball, and it
finally led to Horner slashing Bell
with penknife, cutting cash across
his breast and his right forearm.
which required eight stitches in the
chest wound to close, and II in the
arm. Bell was rushed here where
he was given medical attention. He
was quite weak from the loss OF
blood. While the gashes in places
are deep, the attending physician
does not think they are serious.
Upon a warrant sworn out by
Bells father, Horner was placed un-
der arrest, charged with cutting
with intent to MAIN. When arraign-
ed before Judge Torbert of the
juvenile court he pleaded not gull
ty, and was released under $500
bond
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB
MEETING HELD

The Women's Democratic Fed
Grated club of Morgan county met
Monday evening, and was called to
order by it's president, Mrs. Flo
Strahl, who presided during the
business session, and then turned
the meeting over to Mrs. Katie
Haynes, chairman of the program
committee. Several children who
We're to have appeared on the pro-
gram, were i'll and could not be
present, however an interesting pro-
gram was rendered, which consist
ed of talks by Chester Reed, J. l..
Maier, Frank Mcdonald and others.
Mrs. Frank Mcdonald gave a hu-
morous reading, and excellent mu-
sic was furnished by James Van
oster, jr., and LIE Roy Mcintyre, of
Malta. These young musicians are
real artists, and their selections
banjo and guitar, also several vocal
numbers, were much appreciated.
Because of other gatherings on
Monday nights, it was voted to hold
meetings in the future on Friday
nights, and the next meeting will be
the first Friday night in April, with
II. w. Gordon, chairman of the pro-
gram committee, in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
WILLIAM e. TANNEHIIL
OF REINERSVILLE DIES

News of the death OF William e.
Tannehill, which occurred at his
home at Reinersville Wednesday
morning at $3.50, was received with
sadness by his many friends and ac-
quaintances. He had been suffer-
/, ing for some time with bronchial
trouble and complications, and had
J and had been failing much more
/, rapidly within the last year Mr..
| Tannehill had been for many years
the faithful and valued correspond
ent to the Morgan County Democrat,
from Reinersville. The last three
nish his usual news letter, and it
had been understood that he was
very i'll, the attack having been
much more severe and prolonged
than those that had preceded. The
sympathy of the Democrat force and
of many friends is extended to the
devoted wife, who survives him.
William e. Tannehill was born
Dec. 20, 1859, in Noble county, near
the Manchester church. He was
son of the late William and Sarah
Maxwell Tannehill On Oct 27,
1886, he was married to Emma L.
Brown. Besides his wife he leaves
a brother, James B. Tannehill, Of
st. Paris, o., who spends his win
ters in Washington, d. c., and a sis
ter, Mrs. Sarah Ralph, of Meigsville
township, widow of M. L. Ralph,
who has been spending the winter.
in Youngstown, o. A brother, JOS
eph w. Tannehill who with the
brother James B. was a former edi-
tor of the Morgan County Demo-
crat, died in an automobile accident
July 8, 1884. A brother John died
at the age Of nine years, and a sis
ter Lorinda died at the age of six
years. Besides those mentioned as
surviving, w e. Tannehill leaves
several nieces and nephews
The deceased lived on a farm near
Reinersville until about Is years
ago, when he retired from farming
and moved to Reinersville which
had continued to be his home He
was member Of Reinersville
grange, No. At. He was a man of
marked intelligence and was widely
read, keeping in touch with the oc-
currences of the time. He will be
missed.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the
Reinersville Methodist Protestant
church, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Peo-
pies of Cumberland, o., and burial
will be made in Reinersville ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
HIGH AND THE
CHESTERHILL RESERVES WIN
(By Bill Whitaker)

For the second year in success
sion, the Pennsville high school
Dragons, coached by Paul Burcher.
annexed the Morgan county tourna-
ment title. Chesterhill being their
opponent in the finals, were defeat
Led by the score 28-16. In the first
round of the tournament Pennsville
defeated Ringgold, 32-11, while
Deavertown eliminated Reinersville,
1921. In the semi-finals Chester
hill, who had drawn a bye in the
first round, won over DeayertoWn,
27-21, while Pennsville romped
over Stockport, who had also drawn
bye in the first round, 34-12.
In the final game Saturday night,
Chesterhill was unable to stop New
som and r. McInturf, who ran wild
to score II points each. These two
bows were also the high scorers OF
the tournament, with 27 and 81, re-
spectively.
In the junior high tournament,
-Chesterhill defeated Pennsville in a
close, hard fought game, 1922.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
JAMES DOWNING DIES
AT RURAL DALE

Mr.. James Downing, 81, retired
farmer, we'll known and highly re-
garded citizen of Rural Dale, pass
ed away this morning at 2:45 of
paralysis and heart trouble. He
had been in poor health for some
time. and the past several days had
been much worse. He was a son of
the late David and Mary McGregor
Downing. His wife who was Anna
Stanford, survives, and two chill
dren-Nellie, wife of Eugene Der
wacter, near Rural Dale, and Harley
Downing of Bristol township. One
son, William, is deceased. He also
leaves two brothers-Joseph and
Frank Downing of Bristol township;
five grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. He was a member
Of the grange.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
Senior Scholarship Test

The general scholarship test for
high school seniors in the schools
of Morgan county will be given in
the McConnelsville high school, Sat-
urday, March 28. The test will be-
gin promptly at a. m. An enroll
ment fee of soc per pupil is neces-
sary to defray the expenses incur
red in printing and administering
the test. Any student in the upper
35 20 of his graduating class is eli
gible to take the test.
There are five fields of education
covered by this test, viz: Mathe-
matics, English, social science, ply
sical science and reading and Ian
guage concepts. In the latter will
be found some concepts in Latin
and other modern foreign Ian
guages. The social science will in
clude Ohio history, United States
history, World history and current
events. The mathematics will in
clude arithmetic, algebra and prob
lens. More emphasis will be plac-
~
matics than in previous years.
Eighth Grade Test
The eighth grade state test will
be given on either the first Friday
or Saturday in April, 1886. Every
eighth grade pupil in Morgan coun-
ty school district will take this test.
Morgan county schools will send
the Pennsville high school basket
ball team as its representative to
the district tournament at New Con-
cord. Their first game will be play
ed Friday night at $50, with Byes-
ville's team. Byesville is an ex-
empted village school, and has al
ways had strong teams. This will
be tough game. There will be a
goodly number of fans that will fol-
low the team to cheer them on to
victory.
Wayne Macklem of the Unionville
school and Mr.. Henry, principal Of
Triadelphia school, who have been
in GAINESVILLE hospitals for treat
ment, are recovering nicely. Mr..
Henry has already taken up his
duties at the school. Mr.. Macklem
will resume his duties on next Mon
day morning, il his present rate Of
improvement continues. Paul Has
kins, superintendent of the Rein
ersville schools, is recovering from
an operation on his eye. He can
now be found at his desk, perform
ing his usual functions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
EAGLES ENJOY FISH FRY
FRIDAY EVENING

The local Fraternal Order of
Eagles gave a fish fry at their hall
here last Friday night. Approx
mately $50 persons were present.
Following the supper, program
was enjoyed, with Mayor A. B. Mer-
Ger presiding, who introduced Mayor
Wetherald Of GAINESVILLE, who made
splendid address. Several others
spoke, and there was music. More
than 80 were present from New
Lexington. A resolution was read
by DR.. A. A. Tombaugh, whereby
the Eagle lodge here would take
care of their members, and families,
who have tuberculosis. The resolu-
tion will be acted upon at the regu-
lar meeting to be held Friday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
TAXES CAN BE PAID
IN INSTAILMENTS

1t is matter of general interest
to real estate owners to know of the
law passed recently by the 91st
general assembly, providing for the
payment of taxes and assessments
in ten installments. This law is
known as Senate Bill No. 221,
Messrs. Lawrence-Ward of Geauga
1t is stated that property owners
have long been accustomed to pay
light, gas, telephone and water
bills in installments, and now the
legislature has made it possible for
taxes to be paid in much the same
manner, that is, in ten payments.
The real estate owners need only
elect to pay the county treasurer
one-tenth installments previous to
the close of the December, OR first,
collection in order to procure the
installment method of payment,
and thereafter each month sue
ceeding tenths are due and payable.
1t is freely predicted that in a few
years almost all of the real estate
taxes in Ohio will be paid in in
stallments.
The Whittemore act is in effect
for the balance of this year. It is
possible under the provisions of
this act to arrange for the payment
of delinquent taxes, thereby effect
ing the saving of penalties and in
terest 1t is not probable that this
advantage can be indefinitely ex-
tended.
County Treasurer Roberts points
out that this ruling cannot be of
much benefit here this year for
those who wish to pay on the in
stallment plan, since the rates have
not yet been approved, and the
books will not be opened for pay
ment Of taxes before the middle of
April. By that time, about six
months will have elapsed since De-
cember, and six payment periods
will have passed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
MRS. G. M. SCOTT FALLS,
FRACTURING HIP

Mrs. G.. M. Scott is at Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, where she is
being treated for a broken hip,
which she sustained last Sunday af-
ternoon, when she slipped and fell
On linoleum at her home, here. Fol-
lowing the accident, she was taken
to Rocky Glen sanatorium, where an
X-ray revealed the fracture, which
is near the hip socket. She is un-
der the care of two special nurses,
Miss Carrie Smith of this place, and
Miss Merrell, GAINESVILLE. In falling
Mrs. Scott struck her forehead and
she also injured her hand in trying
to catch herself from falling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott had planned
to leave today on trip to Florida.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
THE COUNCIL TAKES ACTION
LOOKING TO CHEAPER GAS

| Mayor Mercer and the village
council got down to business Wed
nesday night in their efforts to OBJ
! tain cheaper gas for McConnels-
vile consumers Two resolutions
were passed. One authorized the
purchase of all property from the
Ohio Fuel Gas company, now used
to distribute gas in McConnelsville,
if it can be purchased at reason
able price, and if same cannot be
done, then to acquire it at condem-
nation. Mayor Mercer is authorized
and directed to obtain from the
Ohio Fuel Gas company, the price
and terms on which it will sell all
of the property it owns, which is
necessary in the distribution of gas
in McConnelsville, and report to
council within 60 days after reso-
luton becomes effective. Then if
the gas company has refused to
name price satisfactory to the
council, it is the intention of coun-
Gil to appropriate said property by
COuuGlIudIlOu. Dy ISSOluClOu tuS
law firm of Graham &c Graham of
GAINESVILLE is retained by the coun-
Gil in advising and aiding the mayor
and council, which they agree to do
for a reasonable fee. We under
stand that the property of the gas
company within McConnelsville is
listed for taxation at $18,180, and
is appraised by the utilities commits
sion at $95,000. Should the cor
poration purchase the gas company,
bond issue to raise the funds
would not be necessary, it is stated,
and there would be no increase in
taxes, or levy against taxpayers
properties, but the bonds would be
issued off the valuation of the prop
erty itself, after jury in condem-
nation proceedings had established
a fair price for the property-that
is if the gas company did not name
a selling price which seems reason
able.
In the event the municipality
takes over the gas property, the
town would handle the distribution
of gas, and conduct the business
much like the board of affairs has
been doing with the water works.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
DEATH OF MRS. NORMAN FOX

Mrs. Caroline Alice Fox, aged 27,
wife of Norman Fox of GAINESVILLE,
died suddenly Tuesday morning in
Bethesda hospital, where she had
been since the birth of son three
weeks ago. She was thought to be
getting along all right, and was to
have been taken to her home We'd
nesday. 1t is stated that her death
was probably due to an embolism.
Besides the husband and infant son
Norman Clayton, she leaves two
brothers Walter and Frederick Fox
of GAINESVILLE; and her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Fox. The deceased
was a sister-in-law of William f
and George Fox of Bristol township
Morgan county. She had been a
lifelong resident of GAINESVILLE. She
was an active member of the Pill
grim Evangelical church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-05
EARLE EVELAND LEASES
UNION HALL, MALTA

At the meeting of the Malta vii
lage council, held Tuesday night,
Union hall was leased to Earle Eve
land, manager of the Twin City op-
era house, at an annual rental Of
500, for two year period. Mr..
Eveland plans to use the Malta hall
while the opera house is undergoing
repair, and to let it for various at
fractions.
The council also passed a resolu-
ton authorizing two mill levy, to
be voted on at the May primary to
meet the deficit of the village funds,
due to the 10 mill limitation.
This levy would not increase tax
es in Malta, beyond what they now
are, since the new levy takes the
place of the two mill road levy,
which is expiring, and which will
not be renewed.