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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
HELD HERE, A SUCCESS

The east district conference OF
Ohio congress of parents and teach
ers was held in the local school aud
itorium, March %. 1t was success
full both from the point of interest
and attendance. One hundred and
twenty-five visitors and state Off
GERS were registered.
Mrs. M. E. Archer, president of
this district, presided over the meet
ing. A splendid program, including
music by the mothersingers of Ma
rietta, was rendered.
The high-light of the meeting was
the address of the afternoon by
Mrs. C.. Meyers of Cleveland, state
chairman of parent education. The
home should strive to give the child
the sense of being wanted, loved
and understood. During many years
of research, and in talks with large
audiences in the principal cities Of
the country, Mrs. Meyers found that
the four questions involving the
most tension in families concerns
the hour for getting in, use of the
family car, number of nights out,
and choice of the children's friends.
There is harmony and success when
every member of the family gives
as much consideration to every 9TH
er member of the family as he would
to outsiders, or as he would desire
for himself.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF
KING BETZ' WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G.. Betz of
this place received a message Tues
day, telling of the marriage of their
son, Mr.. King Betz, and Miss Flor
ence Erbes. The message did not
state when or where they were mar
ried Mr.. Betz is the only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C. Betz. He is
graduate of M. & M. high school,
and is completing his senior year in
the Cincinnati conservatory of mu-
sic, majoring in percussion. He is a
talented musician and has played in
the university orchestra which
broadcasts, and has also been called
upon to play at various functions in
Cincinnati. He is splendid young
man, with very promising future.
The parents of the bride are Mr..
and Mrs. Otto Erbes of Centralia,
Ill. Following her high school grad
uation, she attended Stephens COL
lege, Missouri, and has been major
ing in voice at the Cincinnati con-
seryatory of music. She is an only
daughter. She has visited here on
several occasions, and is a very at
tractive young woman, and of real
worth. Their plans for the future
have not been made public, other
than that Mr.. Betz will complete his
studies, graduating in June.
The Democrat joins many friends
in extending best wishes and con-
gratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
JUDGE BROKAW ADDRESSES
MARIETTA ROTARIANS

"Smiles and Sunshine was an
nounced as the general theme of an
address given on Thursday before
the Rotary club by Judge Harry
Brokaw of East Liverpool. a grad
uate of Marietta college in the early
days Of the present century A ma
tive of Morgan county, the speaker
was born near Brokaw station, and
was educated in the country schools,
then came to Marietta. Later he
was graduated in law, since which
time he has been practicing at
torney and judge at East Liverpool.
Judge Brokaw confined his address
largely to the reading of original
poems that were interesting and
we'll received. His concluding num-
ber was descriptive of what he term
ed "The Valley of Dreams" It had
to do with the days Of his youth in
the Muskingum valley and it's rendi-
tion scored with the audience.
The meeting of the club followed
luncheon at the Hotel Lafayette
and Will V. Hayes presided during
the program and presented the
speaker There was large attend
ance of members and guests of the
club b-Marietta Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
CARRELL-EMETT WEDDING

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Helen Louise
Emett and Mr. James w. Carroll,
which was solemnized at p. M,
Saturday, March 27, at the First
Baptist church, Madisonville, KY.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
J. A. Melton of Madisonville, KY.
She is a graduate of Madisonville
high school, and of Bowling Green
business university. She was con-
nected with the state WPA office,
Louisville, KY, from September,
1896, until March Is, 1897. Mr..
Carrell is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Carroll of Bristol township,
Morgan county, Ohio. He is grad
uate of McConnelsville and Malta
high school, class of 27, and Of Ohio
State university. He is member
of Delta Theta Sigma fraternity. He
has been with the department of ag
riculture soil conservation service
the past three years.
The wedding took place in the
presence of a few invited friends.
The bride was dressed in an ensem-
BILE of British tan with matching
an olive green coat, and
wore a shoulder corsage of purple
status and yellow roses.
After a short wedding trip, Mr..
and Mrs Carroll will be at home at
1860, East Main street, Humboldt,
Tenn, where Mr.. Carroll is now en-
Moved Ky
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
TWO FIRES EASTER SUNDAY

Two homes were destroyed by
fire Sunday About three p. m the
residence of Chester Ewart on Ia
Dor ridge, Marion township, was
burned. This is better known as
the Clark Green place The family
was away from home at the time,
and neighbors discovered the blaze.
The local firemen responded, but
the building was practically de-
stroyed when they arrived How the
fire started is not known The
house which contained six rooms
was of frame construction, and was
built by the late Isaac Green and
wife, and at their death went to
their son Clark Green, who sold it
about year ago to Mr.. Ewart. The
loss is partially covered by insur-
ance
About s o'clock in the evening,
the residence of Frank Wells, Penn
township, was discovered to be on
fire. The family had gone to the Ed
Raney home to spend the evening.
The local fire department was sum-
moned, but owing to the scarcity of
water, they were unable to save the
building. The furniture and contents
of the first floor were saved How
the fire originated is not fully
known, but it may have started
from defective hue. The loss was
partly covered by insurance This
property was at one time the home
of the late John Hanson. 1t was a
good seven room house
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
CHARLES NAYLOR DIES IN
ATHENS HOSPITAL

Mr.. Charles Naylor, 81, former
we'll known resident of Malta, pass
ed away last Thursday afternoon at
the Athens state hospital, where he
had been patient for about 30
years. He was a son of the late
George c'Doc") Naylor and wife
and was born and reared in Penn
township. In early life he was a
school teacher, and for time
taught in the Malta schools. Later
he held a position in Springfield,
and when taken ill he was assistant
cashier in the Malta National ban'-.
at the time the late Harry M. Fin
ley was it's cashier. He was active
in the affairs of Malta, and was a
member of the Malta M. E. church,
and also served on the board Of ed
ucation. His wife who was May
Baker of Malta, died about Is years
ago. He leaves no near relatives.
The body was brought here to the
Fisher undertaking parlors Friday
morning.
Funeral services were held Sat
urday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
F. C. Beckwith, with Rev. Paul /.
Wachs officiating. Interment was
made in McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
PORTERSVILLE

Willard Patterson and family of
GAINESVILLE visited Sunday at the J.
E. Miller home.--M Miss Jewel Hear
ing remains in poor health, but is
showing some improvement.--M Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Plummer of Co.
lumbus visited over Sunday with DR..
M. o. Smith, and other relatives
Robert Masterson is home from the
Ohio University for weeks vaca
tion.--This community was sadden-
ed Friday by the death of Mrs. jamie
Hane, which occurred at the home
of her son, Ernest, after an illness
of "a hours. She was IS years of
age. She leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Odelia Howorth of New Lexington;
son Ernest, with whom she made
her home, and a number of grand
children, and other relatives. Mrs.
Hane was a member of the Porters-
vile M. E. church, and of the Pyth
ian Sisters lodge; was an active
member, always willing to do her
part.--Le Eldon Patterson and FAM
lily of GAINESVILLE were Sunday Wis
itors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman King--Mr. and Mrs. VIII
Wiley of Columbus attended the fu-
neral of Mrs. Hane, Sunday. Mrs.
Mary Price who had been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Wiley, the past
four weeks, accompanied them, but
returned to Columbus for an indefi-
mite stay.--Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Wise and son of GAINESVILLE were
Sunday visitors at the VIM. Master
son home Miss Forest Bankes is
home from Ohio University for
weeks vacation n.--Lorena Greuey
who has had employment in Zanes-
vile, is spending few days at
home. Mrs. Herbert Bankes return
ed home Friday, after spending II
week in Columbus, attending a lee
ture course. dennis Argo and fam
lily who have been i'll with grip, are
better Frank Breese went to CO.
lumbus Sunday to see his sister,
Mrs. Belle Curry, who is suffering
with fractured hip.---Chester
Tharp and SON Wilfred who have
employment in Columbus spent Sum
day at their home here. 20. e. Hear
ing of New Lexington called on rel
atives here Sunday evening. Sew
eral attended the cantata at the
Zion church, Sunday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
HOSPITALITY NIGHT AT
NEW ERA CLUB

The members of the New Era club
were hostesseS to number OF their
friends on the occasion of their an
nual hospitality night, Tuesday ev-
ening, at the American Legion hall.
A delicious three course dinner
was served by the Legion Auxiliary,
at z o'clock, covers being laid at
small tables for 72. The club col
ors of gold and white were used in
the table decorations, and spring
flowers were used for decorations in
the hall. Mrs. E. J. Bell, club pres
ident for the past year, presided as
toastmaster, in graceful, capable
manner, and cordially welcomed the
guests, and during short program
introduced Miss Effie Gregg, who
spoke on the subject ''The Supreme
Court" Mrs. j. A. King, whose sub
ject was "The Sit Down Strikers"
Mrs. Stella Durbin who told of the
Swing Music Spirit and Mrs. B.
D. Richardson who spoke of '"The
Intelligence Test
During the remainder of the ev
ening the time was enjoyed socially,
various games being played, and all
ing of unusual pleasure. This af-
fair was in charge of Mrs. Bell, as
sisted by her capable executive COM
mittee, Mrs Fred Coulson, Mrs. j..
A. King and Mrs. Harry Cook, who
are to be congratulated upon the
success of the affair.
This meeting closed the club work
for the year, and regular meetings
will be resumed the first Monday in
October. The past year has been a
most successful one, several MEM
bers having record of perfect at
tendance at meetings, with the pro-
grams up to high standard of ex-
cellence. The New Era club was or
ganized 32 years ago, and has en-
joyed a long period of uninterrupted
club work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
CARY T.. BULLOCK DIES. WAS
WE'LL KNOWN HERE

The death of Cary L. Bullock,
who was well known in this locality.
occurred Sunday, March %, at Sag
inaw, Mich, where he had been
making his home He had been ill
from intestinal trouble for some
time, it is stated. and this resulted
in peritonitis which caused his
death.
Mr.. Bullock who was son Of
Harrison T. and Anna Ruth Will
liams Bullock of Painesville, o.,
was born in Morgan county, in the
Todds locality Later he resided in
the vicinity of Stockport, and after
ward was located at Beverly, being
in the oil business, after which his
home was at New Lexington, then
as stated above, at Saginaw, Mich,
where he died. He was still in the
oil business, and also in motor sales,
having the Packard agency.
He is survived by his wife who
was Bertha Hewitt, and daughter,
Mrs Ruth Nicholas of Dayton. He
also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Des-
sic Mccormick; Mrs. Frances Crow
foot of Painesville, and Mrs. Min
ME Hulett of Cleveland.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at Saginaw, Mich,
and burial was made at Painesville,
O.
The deceased was nephew of
Mrs. j. S. Torbert and S. S. Will
liams of Todds vicinity, and of Mrs.
M. A. Finley of Knoxville, Tennes-
s1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
Senior Scholarship Test

The senior scholarship test will
be April 3 at the M. & M. high
school. The Is from NJ & M. par
ticipating are: George and Eleanor
Abel, Betty Booth, Jean Cook, HUI
bert Dougan, Margie Edmonds, Ila
Greer, Francile Kincaid, Geraldine
Lindimore, Dorothy Roberts. Jean
Sims, Albert Sherman, Edward
Young, Robert Campbell, John Low
ell.
The amount turned in so far from
the Easter seal sale is approximate
ly SIS, and it is expected to be larg-
er. as not all reports are in.
William Clifford Bale dramatized
CDR. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Monday
afternoon. 1t was very interesting
and educational The Hi-Y boys
cleared nearly $40.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
Mrs. Maryem CHM Parmiter

Maryem CHM Parmiter, 85, wild
ow of John d. Parmiter, and res
ident of McKeesport, Pa, for the
past Al years, died Sunday, March
21, 1897, in McKeesport hospital,
after an illness of seven weeks.
Death resulted from a complication
of ailments. The deceased was
born at Sharpsburg, Ohio, Sept. Is,
1851. She was member of the
First Christian church at McKees-
port.
Surviving are one son, Owen r..
Parmiter, of McKeesport; one broth
er, Charles J. CHM, of McKeesport,
and two sisters, Mrs. Lide Brown
and Miss Bine CHM of Monrovia,
Calf; also one grandchild and one
great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Of the son, Owen X. Par
miter, 1148 Lincoln Way, Wednes-
day, March "a, at 2:3O p. M, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. H. Dampier, and
burial was made at Richland ceme-
terry, McKeespOrt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
MRS. MARY BARKHURST DIES
AT COLORADO SPRINGS

Mrs. Helen Kuntz received mes
sage the first Of the week telling OF
the death of her aunt, Mrs. Mary
(Pet) Barkhurst, which occurred
Saturday in a hospital at Colorado
Springs, Col She had been in the
hospital for about four weeks, suf-
fering with a broken hip, which was
the cause of her death. She was 78
years of age last October, and was
the only daughter of the late Sam
uel and Susan Finney, and was born
at Gaysport Her father died when
she was a small child, and she was
reared in the home of her uncle,
Andrew Finney. Her husband was
the late Charles Barkhurst, Of
Bloom township. He passed away
many years ago. They were the par
ents of two children, Chester Bark
hurst and Miss Leila Barkhurst.
both of Colorado Springs, Col. Mrs.
Barkhurst resided for many years
in East Bloom, near Tunnel Hill,
in what was at one time the home
of the late William Barkhurst, for
mer county commissioner, and
where Charles Sealock and wife now
reside. The deceased owned this
property at the time of her death.
She and her daughter, Miss Leila
Barkhurst, went to Colorado Springs
about eight years ago to make their
home. Besides the two children
named, she leaves niece, Mrs.
Helen Kuntz, and one nephew, How
ard Roberts, both of this place,
whose father the late Frank Rob-
erts, was brother of Mrs. Bark
hurst. She also leaves one grand
daughter Beulah Barkhurst. Mrs.
Barkhurst was member OF the
Wesley Chapel church.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon, with interment at
Colorado Springs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
DIES AT PORTERSVILLE

Mrs. John Hane, 78, died Friday
morning at her home at Porters-
Vile. She suffered heart attack
Thursday. Her husband died sew
eral years ago. She is survived by
one son, Ernest, of the home, and
one daughter, Mrs. w. B. Howerth,
of New Lexington.
She also leaves one brother, Mer-
ritt Hopkins of Alger, o. The de-
ceased was a member of the Por-
tersville M. E. church, and also Of
the Pythian Sisters of Portersville.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the Portersville
M. E. church, with Rev. E. H. Me-
Cormick officiating. Interment was
made in Zion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
MRS. G. c.. MAHONEY DEPARTS
EARTHLY LIFE MARCH Is

! Mrs. Linnie A. Mahoney, 68, wife
OF G. G. Mahoney, well known and
highly esteemed residents, near
Reinersville, passed away last
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. at
the family home, following two
days illness from pneumonia. Fu-
neral services were held at the Rein-
ersv1lle Methodist Protestant church
sunday forenoon at 10:3O O'Clock.
Rev. Mr.. Weaver officiating. with
burial In the Reinersville cemetery.
Inc pail bearers were Messrs. w.
L. Cannon, Roy Swank, John Por-
ter, George Porter, Charles Elliott
and M. L. Fowler, and six mem
bers of the Order Eastern Stars were
flower bearers,
Mrs. Linnie' A. Mahoney. daupb-
ter of Robert and Sophia Rowland
was born in Bristol township. Fen
l, 1869, and departed this life
March Is, 1887, at the age Of ss
years, one month and "a days She
was united in marriage to G. @. Ma
money, Dec. 81, 1896. To this un-
ion were born three children. Mra.
Herman Foster of Mt. Perry; Mrs.
harry Cannon of Crooksville, and
Hugh Mahoney of the home, who is
well known school teacher. The
deceased was loyal member of the
M. P. church of ReinersviIIe. and
also the Eastern Stars, being a char
ter member of the ReinersviIIs
chapter. She leaves a distinct va
cancy in many ways, being a loving
wife and mother and-a a kind neigh
Dor and friend to all who were per-
mitted to know her, and by all whom
she will be sadly missed. Besides the
bereaved husband and children nam
ed, she is survived \ by two grand
children, Violet and Clay Foster OF
Mt. Perry, and one sister, Mrs. O. M.
Haga of Caldwell. One brother,
Warren Rowland, is deceased. w.
S. Rowland of Charlottesville, who
was the undertaken in charge is a
full cousin of the deceased.
Those attending the funeral from
a distance were Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Rowland of Cleveland, the for
mer nephew; Mr. anu Mrs. Robert
Carney of Cleveland, the latter a
niece; Bell Smith, John Smith,
Chas. Morris, John Ross, Chas. Err
win, Bertha Warren, Elmer Gay, all
relatives, of Cumberland and Chan
dlersville; Mr.. and Mrs Paul Ebert,
Ben Tharp, Fred Rambo, Clarence
Crooks and others, of Crooksville,
Mt. Perry and Beverly.
The family wish to express their
thanks for the flowers and to mem
bers of the choir for the beautiful
songs, the minister for his COM
forting words, and neighbors and
friends for their kindness, during
the illness and death of our loving
wife and mother, Mrs. Linnie A. Ma
honey.-G. c. Mahoney, Mrs. Erna
Foster, Mrs. Alice Cannon, Hugh
Mahoney
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
HEARSE WRECKED ON
SHARPSBURG HILL

Wednesday afternoon of last week
a hearse bearing the body of Mrs.
Edith Sniffen from Cincinnati to
Marietta, for funeral services and
burial, was wrecked on the Sharps-
burg hill. It was necessary to trans
fer the body to another casket Sc
cured from the Fawcett undertaking
company, Chesterhill, also to obtain
another hearse there for the re-
mainder of the journey. H. W.
Dhonau of Cincinnati had charge Of
the hearse, and his nephew Charles
Burke was driving, and it is stated
he lost control of the hearse and 1t
overturned several times throwing
the casket out Both men were
badly hurt. Members of the Sniffen
party had gone to Marietta earlier
in the day, and the hearse was un-
accompanied.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
WARNER WILLIS BACK FROM
CALIFORNIA, FOR EASTER

Mr.. Warner Willis who has been
visiting his brother-in-law, Prof.
Herman Harper, and family, of
Hanford, Calf, returned home for
Easter. While in California he took
a short course in dairy and butter
making, at the college of agricul-
ture at Davis. Mr. Willis was for
merly associated with the Mus
kingum Valley Creamery company
here for a number of years, where
he made many friends. He stopped
in Columbus to visit his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Ada Harper, who has been
seriously i'll for some time, but who
is slowly recovering.
Mr.. Willis was well pleased with
his visit among friends and rela-
tives, also with the Golden state,
with its sunshine and flowers.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
MRS. DELLA A. Eye DIES

Mrs. Della Agnes Eye, 48 years,
formerly of Eagleport route, widow
of Edward Eye, died Wednesday
morning at three o'clock, at the
county home hospital, where she
had been a patient for three weeks
Death was due to complications.
Her husband is deceased. She
leaves one son Russell Eye of Malta,
and one granddaughter, Eloise Jean
Eye. The deceased was a member
Of the Jerusalem Lutheran church.
The body was removed to the Can
non & Cannon funeral home, Crooks
Vile, and will be taken today to the
Russell Eye home, Malta.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Jerusalem church, with Rev. Buch-
holtz officiating. Burial will be in
the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
A. A. COULSON IN VERY
CRITICAL CONDITION

Mr.. A. A. Coulson, pioneer mer-
chant of Malta, and Civil war vet
eran, who has been ill for several
months, was taken much worse the
latter part of last week. His right
side is partially paralyzed; he can
take but very little nourishment,
and his condition is critical. His
son, Mr.. Howard A. Coulson, of Tue
son, Ariz., arrived the latter part of
last week, coming as far as Colum-
bus by airplane.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
Deaths Toll

March 25 to April 1, 1887
Charles Naylor, Athens.
Mrs. John Hane, Portersville.
Mrs. J. d. Parmiter, McKeesnort, Pa
Mrs. Mary Barkhurst, Colorado Spr
VIM. j. Brill, Bartlett.
Mrs. G.. G. Mahoney, Reinersville.
Mrs. Leora Henderson, Detroit.
G. L. Bullock, Saginaw, Mich.
H. X. Silvey. GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Della Eye, Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
PRINfMERS TO RESIDE
OVER GROCERY

Martin G. Primmer and family
who purchased the Duvall grocery,
took charge this morning. Kenneth
Kimble, beginning next week, will
manage the grocery. Clarence
Adrean will also remain, and Mrs.
Primmer plans to assist The Prim-
mers who are occupying the III. B.
Sharp residence, will move about
the middle Of this month to the fat
over the grocery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-04-01
SHERMAN ON BIG SIX
ALL STAR TEAM

Albert Sherman. steller forward
for M. & M, wound up his career as
big cage warrior, Monday, with
the highest award the Big Six
League offers for distinguished ath-
letic ability, a berth on the myth
ical all league first team. Sherman,
one of the most courageous and ag-
gressive performers ever to wear a
Big Red uniform, was placed at q
forward post along with Dean Tay-
eran The NJ & M. star also receiv-
ed special recognition at Coshocton.
where ha was selected as forward
on the all star second team, chosen
from sectional contestants. Darling
Of Glouster, Mazgay of Caldwell,
and Aiken of New Concord, were
awarded the other select berths by
the coaches.
The other five Red cagers who
earned their varsity "M's' are Ben
Clifton, Merle Wallace, Gene Nc
Cormick, Bob Tombaugh and John
Anderson. The latter two are soph-
omores, and Clifton and Wallace,
juniors, which speaks we'll of M. &
MS chances next season.
The Big Reds Jared poorly in the
Big Six circuit winning three con-
tests and dropping seven. New Con-
cords seasoned aggregation swept
over all opponents, to reign as the
unconquered king of the league.
During their II games the Big Reds
rang up 229 points to their oppon-
ents' total of 281. Scoring was fair
ly evenly divided, with Sherman
capturing the dubious honor of high
point man, with SO tallies, while
Clifton trailed closely with four
less. Sherman established an en-
viable foul record by sinking 25 in
40 attempts. The final standing OF
the Big Six League: