Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15

was elected for the third consecu-
tive year to the Presidency Of The
Ohio State Automobile Association,
at it's annual convention held in
Cleveland last week.
Only once before in the history
of the Association, has a president
been elected to succeed himself for
more than two terms. This year
it was by unanimous vote and as
a reward and expression of appre-
citation for the splendid work done
for the auto clubs of the State,
particularly the legislative success
and promoting peace and harmony
among the clubs and their men,
bers.
Mr.. Whittemore did not seek the
Office, but none of the convention
delegates would have it any other
way. Fifty of the sixty-three
clubs comprising the state associa-
ton were represented.
Senator Whittemore for a num-
ber of years was a member of the
Ohio Senate, and for several terms
was floor leader of the Senate dur
ing which time he was regarded as
an ardent friend Of the motorists.
He is also author Of the famous
Whittemore law, which permits de-
linquent tax payers to pay same in
installments along with the pay
ment Of current taxes. This no
doubt saved thousands of homes
and properties for Ohio land own
ers, who otherwise would have lost
them.
Many constructive resolutions
were presented to the Convention
and adopted, including, an impair
tial investigation Of the State
Highway Department because Of
numerous reports that its huge
road building fund is not being eff
fectively and economically spent.
A year round safety program
was launched, and the officers of
cities, counties and the state will
be urged to constantly enforce all
traffic and safety regulations.
The clubs of the state were also
requested to enlarge their School
Boy Patrols and promote addition
al activity in this work.
The Congress Of the United
States has been urged to repeal
the Federal gasoline sales tax and
the Secretary of the State Associa-
tion was asked to convey this mes
sage to President Roosevelt, the
Secretary of the Treasury, Clerks
of the Senate and House and also
to our Ohio Senators and Congress-
men, asking them to use their best
efforts to bring about the repeal.
The State Automobile Associa-
tion also pledged its support to the
Ohio Advisory Board, of which
Walter Graf, President of the Au-
tonobile Club at Lancaster, is Sec
retary and offered it's full COOPER
alton toward the work and early
completion Of it's findings and re-
port to the Legislature.
Inc Dill OF RlgnCS IOr all mo-
torists was unanimously passed, in
full accord with the principles pro-
tecting every dollar paid in taxes
and fees to be spent exclusively for
highways and at no time to be di-
verted for any other purpose.
Thos. P. Henry, President Of the
National Association, the A.A.A.,
addressed the Convention on Fri
day and highly complimented the
automobile clubs and state associa-
tion for the splendid achievements
accomplished during the past year.
All officers of the state associa-
tion were reelected, including Chas.
c. James, Columbus, Secretary and
Alex w. Krumm, Treasurer, Co.
lumbus. Two new members were
elected to the Board of Trustees
for three year terms-Carl Noble
Of Springfield, and Frank Thomas,
of Steubenville.
The entertainment features for
the ladies furnished by the Cleve-
land Club and the Annual Banquet
held at the Hollenden Hotel, were
very enjoyable and outstanding
events.