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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
WITH COMMISSIONERS

The road petitioned for in Meigs-
Vile township, by F. B. Kraps and
others, has been granted
Vacating of road in Manchester
township, as petitioned for by
Frank Haines ct al, is ordered, and
road closed.
P. G. Ball is appointed men,
Der of the child welfare board, for
term extending from March /, 1887,
to March /, 1912.
Leases Building for Garage
A contract was entered into with
the REQ Transportation company
for the leasing of their building, at
rental Of $40 per month, for six
months period, beginning July 1,
1897. Option is also granted the
commissioners to purchase the prem
ises for $2,400 cash. Option is to
continue from July /, 1887, to Jan.
4, 1898. This building is for the
use of the county for garage and
storage of road machinery.
The road beginning at Buck run
school house and extending past resi-
dences Of Albert Carter and c. L..
Scott, a distance of one mile, is
placed on the county system.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
ALLEN-DAVIS RITES

The marriage Of Miss Lexie Davis
of this place and Mr.. Charles Allen,
near Reinersville, was solemnized
June Q, at st. Marys, w. Va. The
bride is daughter of the late DR..
Miles B. Davis, and of Mrs. Cornelia
Davis of this place, who has charge
of the ladies' rest room in the l. O.
o. f. building. Mrs. Allen was for
a number of years an assistant in
the dental office of DR.. c. S. Dye
here. She is sister of DR.. G. v.
Davis Of Pennsville, and a half sis
ter Of Mr.. F.. A. Davis, former SUI
perintendent of the Morgan county
schools. Mr.. Allen is a son of Luth-
er and Jane Allen. They will reside
on the Grover Townsend farm, Gen.
ter township, better known as the
George Blackburn place.
Friends are extending congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
RAYMOND BIRCH TO RECEIVE
HONORARY DEGREE

Mr.. Raymosd Birch of Pittsburgh
will join his wife and son Donald
who have been visiting here with
home people, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Martin and Mrs. Rosa Fouts. Mon
day Mr. Birch will receive an hon
orary professional degree at Ohio
State University. He is ceramic
engineer, and every year at COM
mencement time, honorary degrees
are awarded for outstanding achieve
ments. Sunday evening Prof. Watts,
head of the ceramics department of
o. S. IT,, will give a dinner, and Mr..
Birch and wife are invited guests;
and Monday noon the Ohio section
of the Ceramics association will give
a luncheon which they will also at
tend. Besides Mr.. Birch's wife, his
mother, Mrs. Fouts, and his broth
er, G. M. Birch, and wife, will at
|tend the commencement. Following
commencement, Mr. Birch will re-
turn here to spend a weeks vacation.
He is in the research department of
the Harbison-Walker RefractorieS
Company, Pittsburgh, and is being
rapidly promoted in his line of work.
His company was recently grant
ed eight patents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
LEONARD BECKWITH FATALLY
INJURED BY HORSE

Wednesday morning relatives IN
Malta received letter stating that
Mr.. Leonard Beckwith, 61, of Boul-
der, Col, had been thrown from q
horse and the animal had kicked
him breaking his collar bone, both
jaw bones, and that he had suffered
loss of considerable blood, but the
letter did not state that his condi-
ton was necessarily serious. In
about an hour, however, a telegram
came stating that he had passed
away. Mr.. Beckwith was son of
the late George S. and Sarah Lydia
Naylor Beckwith, and was born at
Pennsville. Later he resided in NAL
ia, and about 45 years ago took his
mother to Boulder, Col, for the ben
eft of her health, and he had since
made that place his home. For a
number of years he had been assist
ant game warden. He was twice
married, and by his first marriage
he had two children, Frank and Eliz-
abeth, both of Boulder. He also
leaves his wife, two sisters, Mrs w.
e. (Frances) Ketterman and Miss
May Beckwith, of Boulder, Col. Two
brothers, Grosvenor and Frank c..
Beckwith, and one sister, Mrs. Myr-
tie Hoover, are deceased.
Mrs. Victor Jaynes. niece of the
deceased, called the family last night
by telephone, and learned that it
was a kick by the horse, over his
heart, that caused death, which
came very suddenly.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with
burial at Boulder
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
ARRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Leggett and
sons Richard and Bobbie, who have
been residing at San Jose, Calf,
arrived here early Friday morning,
at the home of Mr.. Leggett's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. III. J. Leggett.
They were delayed, due to the fact
that they experienced trouble with
their trailer. 1t was too heavily
loaded and a wheel broke down a
couple of times. They also passed
through both dust and snow storms.
AS stated last week, Mr.. Leggett has
accepted a position as road sales
man with the Belknap Hardware
company of Louisville, KY, one of
the largest wholesale hardware con-
Germs in the country. Several years
ago he was salesman for a hardware
company. and his territory will be
largely the same as then. The FAM
lily will probably reside at either
Chillicothe or Portsmouth. Mrs.
Leggett and sons are here while Mr..
Leggett is spending few days at
Louisville in the hardware store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
CUNNINGHAM MOTOR SALES
TO CHANGE LOCATION

The Cunningham Motor Sales.
Inc, now located in the REQ Trans
portation building, formerly used rs
a freight building, will move soon to
a new building to be erected adjoir-
ing the Linco station. Mr.. Sheldon
Cunningham has had the Linco sta
tion leased for several weeks. The
new building will contain grease
rack, storage room, etc. Mr.. Cum
ningham is general manager OF tina
Motor Sales, Inc. He is agent for
Studebaker and WHY'S Knight auto
mobiles, and has a used car depart
ment.
AS stated elsewhere in this paper,
the REQ Transportation building
has been leased to the county for
$40 per month for garage for
road machinery, with an option to
purchase it for $2,40O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE
JUDGING CONTEST

Thirteen vocational agriculture
bows represented M. & M. high
school at the annual state vocational
agriculture judging contest at Co
lumbus, last Friday and Saturday.
Dee Dunkle, William Dugan and
Charles Embree were on the dairy
cate judging team The general
livestock team consisted OF Galen
Hardesty, Don Little and Eugene
Shilling. Cecil Earich, Gerald Gra-
ham and Fred Bone judged wool,
and Robert Parmjter represented nj.
& M. in the sheep judging contest.
Samuel Cordray, Homer Smith and
Galen Barrett acted as delegates to
the F.. F. A. meeting.
The group was accompanied by
John Lawrence and the boys in
structor, Ralph E. Burdick. Results
of the contest have not been de-
termined, but will be announced
later
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
ROCKY GLEN TO En- I---i,s-liN
DISTRICT MEDICAL MEET

Next Thursday, June II, Eighth
District Medical association will
meet at Rocky Glen sanatorium.
These meetings have been held every
June for number Of years. A
splendid program has been prepar-
ed. Among those on the program
are: Myron Metzembaum and Wal
ter G.. Stern, both Of Mt. Sinai hos
pital; H. P. Worstall, consultant,
with the Industrial Commission: !:
Harold Adams, vice president of the
Ohio State Bar association, Mack
Sauer, author, editor and humorist,
will also be on the program and give
an address which he terms "A Tonic
of Fun and Frolic."
Officers for the eighth district
are: DIR. S. E. G. Pedigo,, Athens,
president; DR.. ]. L. Webb, Nelson
Vile, secretary; DR.. E. r. Brush,
GAINESVILLE, councillor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
STRIKE CONTINUES AT
MALTA MFG. PLANT

The strike called at the Malta
Manufacturing plant about ten days
ago. remains unsettled, the union
and the management of the plant
having failed thus far to reach sat
isfactory agreement.
At the Brown-Manly plow COM
panv. while no strike has yet been
called, the committee from the union
has submitted demands in writing
to the company. However the COM
pany refuses to discuss the demands
until a list of those who have join
ed the union is submitted to them.
The company requests that this be
done in order that they may know
whom the committee represents and
whom the company is negotiating
with. A meeting was held by the
union last night to discuss the mat
ter mentioned, and will likely report
to the company their decision today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RITES

Mr.. Russell Richardson, son of
Mrs. Pearl Richardson of Malta
, township, and Miss Wanda Ashton,
daughter of Mrs. Carrie Ashton OF
this place, were united in marriage
Saturday morning at st. Marys. w.
Va. Elder j. H. Gallagher Of
Barnesville, formerly of this place,
officiated, the single ring ceremony
being used. Witnesses were Mrs
Gallagher and children Oleta and
James. The bride was beautifully
gowned in light blue chiffon, with
white accessories. Following the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
left on wedding trip to Washing
ton, ID. c. They returned here Sun
day evening to the home of the
brides mother, where wedding
supper was served, covers being laid
for the bride and groom, the groom's
mother, his brother Harry Richard
son and sister Miss Mary Louise
Richardson, and the brides mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson are both
graduates of NJ C M. high school,
and are employed at the Finley pack
ing plant, Mr.. Richardson as sales
man, and his wife in the office.
They have many friends who extend
congratulations and best wishes.
For the present, they are residing
with the brides mother.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
CORDRAY-BOOTH WEDDING
TO TAKE PLACE SOON

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Mary Ann
Booth. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
lis Booth of this place, and Mr.. Ray
G.. Cordray, son of Mr.. and Mrs. 5.
A. (Vine) Cordray, near here. The
wedding which will be an informal
one. will be soon. Miss Booth is a
graduate of M. & M. high school. and
later attended the Newark College
of Commerce. She is an active men,
ber of the local Pres sbyterian church,
and is a talented young woman. M.
Cordray is also graduate of nj. &
NJ, and is a young man of sterling
qualities. He is the star mail route
carrier from this place to Athens.
Miss Booth and Mr.. Cordray are
among our very best young people,
with hosts of friends who will learn
with pleasure of their coming we'd
ding. They will reside in Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
ED FORAKER TO ASSUME
NEW DUTIES JUNE Is

Mr.. F. E. Foraker of Deavertown,
who was recently appointed deputy
fire marshal in this district, will as
sumo his duties next Tuesday, June
Is. His district includes the coun-
ties of Muskingum, Morgan and
Washington. Mr.. Foraker who has
been superintendent Of the sealing
of mines in Muskingum county, is
chairman of the Democratic eXecu-
tive committee. He is thoroughly
qualified for his new duties, and it
goes without saying that he will
make a splendid official.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
MRS. ELIZABETH COULSON
DIES IN KANSAS

Mrs. Sarah Greer, wife OF W. a.
Greer of East Bloom, received .
message telling of the death OF hef
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Coulson, ~
widow of Eli Coulson, which occur
red Friday morning, June 4, at II
O'Clock, in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Death was due to heart trouble ana
complications. The deceased was .
daughter of the late Forgus anu
Mary Ann Connell Roberts, well
known residents Of this county. Her
husband, Eli Coulson, cousin Oh
the late A. A. Coulson, passed away
about 10 years ago. Surviving are
the following children: Mrs. Allie
Bricker. Mrs. Jessie Garfield and
John F. Coulson, all of Arkansas
CITY: Howard Coulson, Genda
Springs, Kan, and Hiram Coulson
Of Texas. Ten grandchildren ana
three great grandchildren and tue
sister named, Mrs. Greer, survive,
the latter being the last of that fam
ily. Three brothers are deceased
william, Sylvester and Elmer Rob-
.erts. The home place is in Morgan
township, where Mrs. Flora Roberts
resides.
Mrs. Coulson was woman held
in very high esteem by all her ac-
uuaintances. She and her HUSBAND
left this county for the west about
60 years ago, in true pioneer style.
in the covered wagon, arriving IN
Kansas, after long, slow and dan
gerous journey. Her husband taugm
school for a number of years in thls
county, and after going west, ano
was a prominent citizen in the 10
cality in which they resided.
The message to Mrs. Greer did moi
tell of the funeral arrangements.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
C.. E. Cochrel Dies At Philo

Charles E. Cochrel, 81, died sud-
denly Tuesday morning at his home
in Philo, of hsaft trouble. He was
a blacksmithsAg trade and for sew
eral years resfded here where he was
employed wifi the late VIM. Morgan
stern. He later. had shop at Gays
port. He was a member of Anchor
lodge, No. 2S3, f. & A. NJ, Duncan
Falls. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Lenore Cochrel; one daughter,
Mrs. Merle Seyerle; seven sisters
Miss Julia Cochrel, Philo; Mrs. J. c.
McSwords and Mrs. C.. E. Norris,
GAINESVILLE; Mrs. y. S. Rambo, Rich
mond; Mrs. Guy Lentz, Newark;
Mrs. Geo. BeclSar, Teaneck. NJ, and
Mrs. Charles Trisler, Denver, Col.
The deceasedWas an uncle of Mr..
Roy Gay. Of this. place.
Funeral. SERVICES will be conducted
this Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
at the home of his daughter, with
burial in Duncan Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
MAIER's LEAVE on LONG TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Maier and
daughter. Miss Ruth Maier, left
early Tuesday on an extended auto
mobile trip. At GAINESVILLE they were
joined by Mr. Maiers sister, Mrs.
Mary Norman, and from there left
for Memphis, Tenn, where they
visit Mr. Maier's and Mrs. Norman's
brother, Rev. F. A. Maier, and fam
lily. Mrs. Norman remains there
for longer visit, and Mr. Maier,
wife and daughter go on to Dallas,
Tex, to visit Mrs Maier's brother,
Mr.. Alden Martin and family. They
return home by way of Sterling,
Kan, and visit their son, Prof Mar
tin Maier. teacher of physics in the
college at that place. He is teaching
there this summer. No definite time
is set for their return, but they will
be gone well on to month, perhaps
longer. Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Ames
and two children of Arlington, Va,
who had spent week here with
Mrs. Ames' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Maier, left Sunday for their home.
Mr.. Ames holds a position in Wash
ington, D. c..
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
AT CLARENCE DEWITT HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Love and
daughter Joan of billiards are spend
ing the week with Mrs. Loves par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dewitt
of Meigsville township. Mr.. Love
who was principal Of the elementary
school at billiards, and teacher of
arithmetic. in the upper grades, has
been re-employed for the coming
year. The Devitts are planning a
Homecoming of their children this
week end, and it is expected their
children and families will be home
as follows: The Loves, as above
named; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dewitt
land two children of Butler, Ind.
Atty and Mrs. Elgin Powell and
son Elgin, of Louisville, Ky, and
Miss Christine Dewitt, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
MORE TEACHERS EMPLOYED

Miss Wilma Buchholtz, daughter
of Rev. Buchholtz of Roseville, has
been employed to teach the first and
second grades in the Deavertown
schools. She is a graduate OF Cap
itol university. Marion C Allen of
Logan has been hired for coach and
manual training. He is a graduate
of O. S. U. No home economics
feather has been hired.
Miss Marjorie Cant of Noble coun-
ty has been hired as home economics
teacher of Homer-Union schools.
Delmer Medley has been hired to
teach the Stockport 81 grades, and
Miss Geneva Elliott the 1884,
grades at Oakland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
PENNSVILLE BOY RECEIVES
STATE FARMER DEGREE

At meeting of the Ohio Associa-
tion of Future Farmers of America.
itol university Marion G. Allen OF
Marion Hickerson, a senior in Penn
township vocational agriculture de-
partment, received a certificate and
golden key which signified that he
had made the state farmer degree,
an honor conferred upon 73 boys in
Ohio, out Of over 5000 boys enroll
ed in vocational agriculture in the
251 departments in Ohio. Marion
Hickerson, and Elmer Caldwell,
graduate Of Marietta high school,
were the only boys securing the de-
gree in district IL, which includes
the counties of Athens, Gallia, Law
renee, Meigs, Morgan, Noble and
Washington. The degree of state
farmer is conferred upon boys who
rank high in scholarship, leadership.
cooperative activities, and project
work, in connection with their voca-
tional agriculture work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
DUKE OF WINDSOR'S WIFE
HAS RELATIVES HERE

In last Sundays Columbus Dis
patch full page was devoted to the
|ancestors of the former Wallis War
field, now wife of the Duke of Wind
sor, former king of England. She
descended from the house of How
lard, non-royal house of England.
The American Howard family de-
scended from Matthew Howard, son
of Sir Thomas Howard of England,
by his second wife. The paper states
that Dr. Harry Everett LeFever Of
Columbus is Of the Howard lineage,
and that Harley Danford of Glous-
ter route, is president of the How
ard Ohio association of Indiana and
Ohio; and that among places where
descendants reside are McCOnnels-
Vile, Malta, Chesterhill, and Ring
gold, and numerous others in the
state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
SHOWER FOR MISS STRONG

A miscellaneous shower was had
last evening at the home of Miss
Pauline Porter, near Joetown, for
Miss Faye Strong, whose wedding to
Mr.. Robert Moore will be an event
in the near future. The guests in
cluded court house officials and dep
uties and a few others, in all 16 be-
ing present. The honor guest re-
ceived many nice presents. Fine re-
freshments were served and the ev-
ening was enjoyably spent. Miss
Strong is the only daughter Of Aud
itor and Mrs. G. S. Strong, and un-
til recently was clerk in her fathers
Office.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
MISS FOX GRADUATES TONIGHT

The graduation exercises for a
class of "a members of the Grant
hospital, Columbus, school of nurs-
ing, will be held this evening at
.8:15 in the First Congregational
church, Columbus. Rev. j. B. Rose
murgy, pastor of the King Avenue
M. E. church, will give the address.
Miss Isabel Ruth Fox, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Fox, of Nc
Connelsville, is one of the graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox and daughter
Miss Mary Louise Fox will attend
the commencement exercises.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
MRS. BUTTON COMPLIMENTED
AT DELIGHTFUL LUNCHEON

In honor of Mrs. Evelyn T. But
ton, principal of NJ & M. high
school, who is leaving soon on an ex-
tended trip to South America, a
luncheon was held last Thursday at
the Hadley Inn on the west pike.
near GAINESVILLE. About dozen
were present. At one o'clock a
delectab BILE menu was served, and the
afternoon was spent playing cards,
Mrs. Button receiving the high
score The affair was given by the
Misses Helen Lynn, Emma Lee Stew
art and Christine Shilling. The
guests for the most part were the
lady members of the high school
faculty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
sHARPS ON WESTERN TRIP

DR.. and Mrs. L. E. Sharp and son
Gale of Columbus, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Landon Sharp, Washington c. H.,
leave today by auto and trailer for
Fort Lewis, Wash, which is near
Tacoma, to visit with DR.. and Mrs.
Sharp's son-in-law and daughter,
Captain and Mrs. j. A. Mcfarland
and little son. They plan to be gone
month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
GERALD PRICE TAKES
OVER NAIL ROUTE

Mr.. Gerald Price has taken over
the Star route from the local post
office to Reinersville. His father,
Mr.. Riley Price, who has had the
route for some time, has accepted
a position as manager for the Cum
|ningham used car sales department.
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
REV. HOYs BROTHER WEEDS

Rev. and Mrs. r. HI. Hoy and lit
tie daughter returned Sunday even-
ing from Wooster, where the former
officiated at the marriage of his
brother, Ross r. Hoy, teacher in the
Ludlow high school. During Rev.
Hoy's absence, Rev. William Ludlow,
an ordained minister, and teacher in
Muskingum college, filled the pulpit
at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
BUILDINGS SOLD

The Meigsville- Morgan townships
board Of education sold at public
auction Saturday here at the court
house, Clyde McElfresh auctioneer,
the following school buildings: En-
ory, to William Bowles of this place,
consideration, $131. Fletcher was
purchased by Charles Cory Of Malta,
for 500; Patterson was bought by
Dale +. Smith of Malta township,
consideration, $179; and Mrs. Mel
lie Dewitt Baker was the purchaser
of Salem, for 5000. The last two
named also included the ground, the
land in the others reverting to the
landowners. The board Of education
reserved the desks, blackboards and
stoves.
Oak Grove, McCarty and Sher-
woodsburg buildings will be sold af-
ter the new centralized building is
completed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
NEW DENTIST TO LOCATE HERE

DR.. Earl w. Denny, near Cumber-
land, who recently graduated in dem
tistry at Ohio State University, ex-
poets to establish his office here in
the rooms which have been occupied
by DR.. L. E. Sharp, who because of
his health is retiring from practice.
DR.. Denny plans to install in his Of
Ace the very latest in dental equip
ment. Just when he will get his Of
fee opened, is not exactly known,
but it will likely be month yet, or
perhaps longer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
LOVELY LARGE BERRIES

Mr. Frank Northrup Of upper NAL
ia has the thanks Of this office for
box Of just about the largest and
best strawberries we have ever seen.
Mr.. Northrup reports that he has
splendid crop of berries, and has
been picking better than 100 quarts
daily for some days past.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10

What might be considered as a
big piece Of news, which concerns a
party whose home is in GAINESVILLE,
and who works in Malta, does not
appear in this issue for the reason
that the government postoffice reg
ulations do not permit newspapers
to publish such. The government is
very strict with newspapers con-
cerning such things.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
HAS EYE REMOVED

Mr.. John A. Dearth, 70, of Bev-
erly, had his eye removed Friday at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE. He
was able to return here Sunday to
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Mcbride, and is doing fine. The op'
Grafton was necessary due to blood
clOt in his eye.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
Firemen Have New Equipment

The McConnelsville fire department
has recently purchased new freight
ing equipment which includes an all
steel boat for use in drownings, new
electric lanterns, all service gas
masks, and two two and a half gall
lon gas foam tanks for gasoline and
oil fires.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-06-10
CHAs. GIBBONS HONORED

Graduated with highest honors
from the college of education Of
Ohio University, Monday, Charles G.
Gibbons, Chesterhill, was awarded
the degree of Bachelor Of Science in
Education, during the commence
ment day exercises held in Athens.