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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
DEATH OF MARTIN SCHMIDT

Martin Schmidt, 50, former we'll
known resident of near Unionville
Meigsville township, died Monday
morning at $50 O'Clock, in Swan
hospital, Cambridge, where he un.
derwent an operation. The family
left this county several years ago,
moving to Senecaville, where they
since made their home. He is sur
vived by his wife and the following
children: William II. Schmidt, Ma
rietta; Lewis of route seven, New.
ark; John NJ, Northfield, O.; Law
renee e. Schmidt, of Delphos; Mrs.
Elmer Dennis, South GAINESVILLE: ::
Mrs. J. T. Kelbaugh, Bowling
Green; Mrs. Harry McGregor, of
Massillon, and Mrs. Clarence Strong
of Senecaville. The Stegner families
of Unionville are distant relatives.
Funeral services were held at the
home in Senecaville, Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, with Rev.
Mr.. Stewart, Presbyterian minister,
officiating. Burial was in Seneca
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
MOTHER OF SHELTON
ROOT DIES

Mrs. E. H. Burnham, of Berea,
passed away at her home Tuesday
evening, Aug. 8, from an embolism
of the heart, causing a stroke. Mrs.
Burnham was ga years of age, and
was the mother of Shelton L. Root
of this place. Mr.. and Mrs. Root
(Kathryn McLucas) and son Shell
ton, jr, had spent week in Berea,
visiting Mrs. Burnham, returning
here Monday, Aug. s, leaving his
mother in her usual health, which
was frail at all times. She was
stricken Tuesday morning and upon
receipt of the word Mr.. and Mrs.
Root and son left Immediately for
Berea, arriving a few minutes be-
fore Mrs. Burnham passed away.
The deceased is survived by her son
Shelton L., grandson Shelton, jr.,
and a sister, Mrs. Lura White, with
whom she made her home.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday of last week, and inter-
ment made at Berea.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
L. H. SEARS FUNERAL

Funeral services for Mr.. Lennart
II. Sears, who passed away Tuesday
night of last week, at University
hospital Columbus, were held here
Thursday afternoon at the Stanbery
Alderman home The minister IL
charge of Dr. Robert Reed of the
Indianola Presbyterian church, Co
lumbus. Atty G.. O. McGonagle OF
this place, for many years a close
friend, spoke of his appreciation OF
the deceased, concluding his re-
marks by reading DR.. MAYORS poem
''He Was My Friend" There were
many beautiful floral tributes. Pail
bearers were Glenn Pennell, Rufus
K. Brown, C. e. Harper, Albert
Barkhurst, Harry A. Phillips and
Atty Clair A. Young. Interment
was made in McConnelsville ceme-
terry.
Among those from away who were
at the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Penrose, Cleveland; DR..
and Mrs. L. E. Sharp, Mrs. Bernice
Russell, Mrs Jessie Stone, Mrs.
Francis Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Brewster, JOS Mills, Mrs. Florence
Harper, all Of Columbus; Mr.. and
Mrs. Landon Sharp, Washington c.
H; C. E. Harper, Marietta, and
Mrs. Mildred Ham, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
MRS. MAX DEVOL DIES

Mrs. Max Devol, 80, of Marietta
passed away at the sanatorium, sud-
denly, Sunday night, about 10
O'Clock. Mrs. Devol had been a pa
tient at the sanatorium the past
three years. Her husband had Wis
tied her Sunday and her death oc-
Cured only a short time after ne
left for his home. The deceased was
formerly Ruth Donaldson, daughter
of the late Dr. Donaldson and May
Simpson Donaldson. the latter a
first cousin of Miss Eva Simpson of
this place, and she had other rela-
tives here and at Pennsville. DR.
Donaldson passed away few
months ago, and his wife within
three years past. Besides her hus-
band, the deceased leaves three chill
dren, Jackie, seven, and Mary Jane
and Jerry Barker, twins, four, and
one brother, John Donaldson. The
late John s. and Jane Simpson were
the deceased's S maternal grandpar-
ents. Miss Eva Simpson of this
place attended the funeral services,
which were held at the First Con-
gregational church of Marietta,
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
WITH THE COMMISSIONERS

The sum of $4,000 is transferred
from motor vehicle to road and
bridge fund; also S2,307.69 from
gasoline tax to the road and bridge
and S7,69231 from gasoline to per
manent county fund.
Agreement is made with the trus-
tees of Meigsville township, for the
improvement of the Knox road, be-
ginning near residence on lands
owned by John Whitney, Meigsville
township, and extending in an east
erly direction to Bristol township
line, a distance of approximately 3
mile. County agrees to furnish cul-
verts and the sum of $50, and trus-
tees of Meigsville township agree
to take charge of the improvement.
Commissioners agree to furnish $50
yards of stone on Stegner and
Barnes road, in Meigsville.
Final hearing on vacating of parts
of Robb and McClintock roads in
Bloom township, is postponed until
Aug. 20, at 10 a. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Acc inny m oypfC

Tuesday, Aug. %, at 10 a. NJ
! Dean Sheets VS.. Lillian Sheets, di-
/ yorce.
Tuesday, Aug. %, at one p. M
Verna Dye VS.. Franklin Dye, hear
!, ing on contempt in alimony. The
| defendant resides in Cadiz
| Stockport Bank Files Three Suits
| The Stockport National bank has
| filed three actions. One is against
| Walter and Dell Ellis, in which
judgment is asked for $1,400 with
| interest at seven percent per an
mum, from Dec. 81, 1887, on a
promissory note. To secure payment
mortgage was given on two Stock
port lots Foreclosure is asked.
Dearth, Zepha Dearth and Edmund
Parker, in which judgment is asked
in the sum of $271, with interest
due on prOmissory note. The note
is signed by Wayne and Zepha
Dearth, and is endorsed by Edmund
Parker
Floyd w. and Iva F. Holbert and
the Stockport Hardware company,
are defendants in an action for
money, filed by said Stockport bank
The said Floyd w. and Iva F. Hol-
bert are residents of Washington,
d. C. Plaintiff claims there is due
it $3.50 with interest at six percent
from March 81, 1898, on promis
sorry note. To secure payment de-
PENDANTS Floyd w. and Iva F. HoI-
bert gave their certain mortgage
deed on 5118 acres, Marion town
ship. Plaintiff states the Stockport
Hardware company claims some in
terest in said premises by reason of
mortgage. The bank asks that
mortgage on said premises be de-
clared a valid first, and best lien;
that defendants, the Stockport Hard
ware company, be required to set
forth its claim in the premises;
that the equity of redemption of
defendants Floyd w. and Iva F.
Holbert be foreclosed and the
rights and interests of all parties
be determined and adjusted in said
premises, and that the same be sold
and out of the proceeds thereof |
plaintiffs claim be paid.
Transcript in the bastardy case
of State of Ohio on complaint of
Ethel Wagner VS.. Lester O. Gossett, |
before L. n. Seaman, J. P, is filed |
in common pleas court. The plain |
tiff resides in Center township.
Continued on page FOUR
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
o. S. HOOPER'S BARN BURNS
LOSS ABOUT $1,000

Tuesday morning about Z o'clock,
0. S. Hooper's barn, on Hooppole
ridge, Meigsville township, was de-
stroyed by fire, with practically all
contents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hooper were
milking in the barn, when they dis
covered smoke coming from the roof,
and very soon it burst into flames.
They succeeded in getting out the
cows, harness, and sled. About 10
tons of hay, 10 ton of baled straw,
and two clips of wool, and some
farm machinery were also destroy
ed. The barn, which was recently
built, was one of the best barns in
the county. It's size was 32x42 feet;
with cement basement; and all mod
ern improvements. The weather.
boarding was tongue and grooved.
1t is believed the fire was caused by
spontaneous combustion. Thei Nc
Connelsville fremen responded to
the call, but the building was too
far gone to save The total loss is
close to $4,000, with no insurance.
Mr.. Hooper is mail carrier on Nc
Connelsville route three.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
MRS. Il. G. BLACKBURN DIES
FOLLOWING A LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Ernest C. Blackburn, 65,
well known and highly esteemed
resident of Meigsville township, died
wednesday morning at 1890
O'Clock. Death was due to heart
trouble and dropsy, and she had
been in poor health for many
months. The family resides on the
former C. E. Nickols farm, the
Blackburns having purchased it Of
Mrs. Nickols of this place. Mrs.
Blackburn's maiden name was Mary
Belle Sells, daughter of the late
John and Sarah Hosom Sells, and
was born in East Windsor Her en-
tire life was spent in Windsor and
Melgsville townships. Surviving are
her husband, one daughter, Abbie,
wife of Hamer Hooper of Meigsville
township, and four brothers-Clem,
T.. S. and B. D. Sells, all of Stock
port route, and J. G. Sells, Akron.
She also leaves six grandchildren,
Douglas, Nonabel, Dwight, Eleanor,
Denzil and Kathryn Hooper. Mrs.
Blackburn died at the home of her
daughter, where the body will re-
main until time for the funeral.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock, at the
stockport NJ. P church, with inter-
ment in Stockport cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
APPROVE WPA STREET PROF.
ECT FOR THIS PLACE

Through Congressman Secrest, we
received copy of the presidents
letter approving the contract for the
street improvement here, which in
all calls for an allotment of S45, 66l.
1t was approved Aug. 2. The prof
ect is to improve streets throughout
McConnelsville, including grading,
draining, surfacing, constructing
sidewalks and performing incidental
and appurtenant work; and also in
cludes the operation Of quarries
and gravel pits in Morgan and
Meigsville townships, to produce ma,
terials for use on this project. The
presidents letter reads: mo taxes
or assessments will be levied to COW
er the amount Of federal funds ex-
pended on this project The village
of McConnelsville is the sponsor.
Work on the streets here will
likely get under way soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
G. X. PHILLIS DIES
AT BEVERLY

George King Phillis, 82, former
well known resident of Center town
ship, retired farmer, died Sunday
morning at 8:45 o'clock, at his home
in Beverly He had been i'll since
last November. The deceased was q
son of the late John and Isabel Will
Vile, Center township, this county,
July IL, 1856. He resided on a
farm at Centerville until about 13
years ago, when he gave up farm
ing, and moved to Beverly, where
he had since made his home. He
was twice married. His first wife
Mrs. Mary Eta Shell Phillis, died
some years ago. BY this union
were born one son-Att'y ]. Shell
Phillis, of GAINESVILLE, and the fol-
lowing daughters-Mrs. Florence
Chapman and Mrs. Chloe Kelly Of
Pittsburgh, Pa; Mrs. Leota VIII.
liams of Artesia, Calf, and Mrs
Faye Haines, near Beverly Mr.
Phillis second marriage was to Mrs.
E1zada Cain Phillis, who survives;
and also eight grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. The de-
ceased was a good citizen, and had
wide acquaintance. He was a
member Of the Beverly Christian
church; of Beverly lodge, No. "a, /.
o. O. F., Beverly Rebekah lodge.
and lifelong member of Center.
vile grange.
Funeral services for Mr.. Phillis
were held at the Beverly Christian
church, Tuesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, with his pastor, Rev. Frank
Donaldson, in charge, assisted by
Rev. N B. Martin of East Palestine
and Rev. H. A. Cutler of Beverly
The Beverly Odd Fellows had charge
of the services at the grave. Inter
ment was in Beverly cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
Ali CLUB BOYS AND GIRLS
AT MARIETTA

About S5 Morgan county All club
boys and girls, accompanied by
County Agent James F. Hum, and
Home Demonstration Agent Ruth
Knoch, took tour to Marietta Tues
day. Following a picnic dinner on
the Washington county fair grounds
the group made visit of the Ma
rietta Concrete Silo plant While
there they witnessed the many op-
erations that are necessary before
the completed stones and vaults are
turned out. Another point of inter
est that the group visited was the
Campus Martius museum. There
were many exhibits to interest ev-
erybody at this stop Several of the
articles contained in the museum
came originally from Morgan coun~
ty. Other stops made during the
afternoon were at Point Lookout on
Harmar hill and the famous Mound
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
REV. A. f.. BLACK DIES
NEAR Mt. VERNON

Rev. Andrew E. Black, 20, native
of this county, retired minister, died
Tuesday evening at his home near
Mt. Vernon. Nine years ago he suf-
fered a stroke, from which he never
recovered. Monday night he took
much worse, declining rapidly until
the end. He was a son of the late
John and Sarah Black, and was born
in East Windsor, where he attended
country school. In his younger days
he taught school, and later was or
dained a minister in the Methodist
Protestant church. His first appoint
ment was at Mingo Junction, o. He
was active in the ministry for many
years, and until stricken nine years
ago. Then they purchased a farm
near Mt. Vernon. His wife, who was
Eva McCracken, survives. and three
brothers and two sisters-S. w.
Black and HI. c.. Black, near Mt
Vernon; Rev. j. P. Black, Stockton,
Calf; Mrs. 1Abbie Hupp Of Vincent.
O., and Anna, wife of John Young
Newton ridge, Windsor township
The late George Black of Malta was
brother of the deceased.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at one o'clock, at the
Ebenezer church, which is located
on the three C's highway, near Mt
Vernon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
ATTENDING NJ. II. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Rev. and Mrs. Wees, accompanied
by Rev. Mr. Dean, and Mrs. Ira
Trash, delegate, left Tuesday noon
for Sabina, to attend the annual
conference of the Methodist Prot
eStant church.
Rev Wees who has served the To-
cal church and the Pisgah church in
East Bloom the past year, has been
unanimously asked by the churches
to be returned for the coming year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
COMMITTEEMAN MUST FILE
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

Members of the central committee
elected at the primary last week
must file an expense account with
the election board, otherwise they
will not receive certificates Of elec-
ton. The last day for filing expense
accounts is supposed to be Friday,
however, Mr.. Dugan, the clerk, has
agreed to extend the time for day
or so. All those whose names ap"
peared on the ballot are required to
file expense accounts. Those whose
names were written in are not re-
quired to do so.
Remember, expense accounts must
be filed by all candidates, even
though nothing was expended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
NEW COACH TO RESIDE IN
COCHRAN APARTMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rich were
here last Thursday and rented the
apartment in the F. w. Cochran
residence on Kennebec hill Mr..
Rich is the new M. & M. coach. He
has been taking special work this
summer at the University Of Mich
igan. AS has been stated, he is a
graduate of Miami university. He
succeeds Walter Marquis, who was
M. & Ms coach for 10 years. Mr..
Rich and wife will arrive about a
week before school opens. The first
football game of the season will be
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
MARY JANE GRANDsTAFF DIES

Mrs Mary Jane Anders Grand
staff, 78, widow of Andrew Grand
staff, died Wednesday morning, at
the home of her son in Madison
township, Muskingum county. She
had been in failing health for three
years. The deceased, a former resi-
dent OF Museville, moved to Zanes-
vile q years ago, and resided there
until the death of her husband,
when she went to the home of her
son. She was a member of the M.
E. church. She is survived by her
son. Eliza Grandstaff, at whose home
she died: one step-daughter, Mrs.
Sarah Gillogly, Blue Rock; two sis
ters. Mrs Alice Squires, Frederick
town, and Mrs. Lydia Smith, Zanes-
Vile; and one brother, David An
ders. Museville.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock, at the
Mader-Peoples funeral home, with
interment in Greenwood cemetery,
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
THEATRE PARTY FOR GIRLS
IN BEAUTY CONTEST

Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Earle Eveland of the Twin City OPP
era house, entertained the so young
ladies who were in the beauty con-
test, held at the opera house last
week. All attended the show, after
which they went to the American
Legion hall, where ice cream, punch,
cake and mints were served by the
ladies' auxiliary. All were seated at
one long table, beautifully decorated
in rainbow effect. Favors were pic
lures of Robert Taylor, movie star.
ssMiss Morgan County, Miss Max
inc Roberts OF this place, and at
tendants, Miss Helen Carter OF Nor
ganville and Miss Norma Gage,
Stockport, when introduced, were
loudly applauded.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
STOCKPORT AG. CLASS TO HAVE
ROOTH AT STATE FAIR

s'Co operation" is the theme of a
Future Farmers of America booth
which has been entered in this
years Ohio State Junior Fair, Aug.
81 to September 2, inclusive, by the
Stockport Vocational Agriculture
class under the supervision of James
A. Kennard, Morgan county instruc-
tor. Just what type of exhibit is to
be entered is being kept secret, its
physical makeup not to be divulged
until the initial curtain is raised on
the observation-disclosures eXposi-
ton.
The class also has made entry in
both the cattle and potato competi-
ton. Those who will aid Mr.. Ken
nard in installing the booth, include
Jewell Ross, Joe Cheadle, Clair
Zumbro and Billy Calendine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
KELvEY-MooREHEAD RITES

The marriage of Mrs. Velma
Moorehead and Walter McKelyey was
solemnized at the parsonage of the
Methodist Episcopal church. Ash
land. Ky, Sunday last, with Rev Z.
e. Vogel reading the ceremony. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ora Burt of Stockport, and
Mr.. McKelvey is the son of Mrs
Madge McKelvey, of GAINESVILLE. He
is employed with the A. & P.
company as manager of the Ash
land Super market Mr.. and Mrs.
McKelvey will reside in Ashland
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
CUNNINGHAM WON SENATORIAL
NOMINATION

Last week this paper reported
that Frank j. Peayy of Marietta had
won the nomination for state sena-
tor in this district, which was the
unofficial report at the time we
went to press. However, the official
count from the entire district,
shows r. S. Cunningham won with
a plurality of 1928. Cunningham,
who is an attorney, resides in Lam
caster, and has served two terms
as prosecuting attorney Of Fairfield
county.
The Official count in Morgan
county made but few minor changes.
Chester H. Strong, unOpposed for
county auditor gained 10 votes.
JOS. K. McElfresh, of Marion town
ship, who tied for committeeman
with Mr. Beatty, won when the coin
was flipped
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
q. w. NcVEIGH DIES

Through Miss Georgia French OF
Columbus, we learn of the death OF
Mrs. Nettie McVeigh Ewart, wife OF
DR.. Frank c. Ewart of the faculty
Of Colgate university, Hamilton, ~
Y. Her death occurred Aug. l, as
the result of rheumatic heart fever,
she having been practically a life
long sufferer of that malady. A
daughter of the late George w. Nc
Weigh, for many years proprietor OF
the Kennebec hotel, and his first
wife Emaline McVeigh, she was born
in East Windsor, this county, April
Is, 1872. Surviving are her nus
band, who is a noted educator, and
one daughter Mrs. Roy Anderson,
Of New York City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
MILLERS SOFT BALL TEAM
In TOURNAMENT

The Millers soft ball team will
play Dutro Service, this evening, at
8 O'Clock, in the district tourna-
ment to be held at the Mark park,
GAINESVILLE. Members of the Miller
team, with Dwight Miller, man
ager, are Dana Ellis, Leo Drake,
John Ham, John Anderson, Rich
ard Huck, Donald Brown, Bob
Smith, Jimmie Whitehouse, Dow
Walker, Gus Abel, jr., Joe Summers
and Dick Steward
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
HOME FROM CALIFORNIA TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Osborn and
son David. and Mrs. Dsborn's moth
err. Mrs. Sophie Brooks, returned
Friday from motor trip to San
Francisco, Calf, where they visited
Mrs. Brooks daughter, DR.. Mar
garet Brooks Jones, and family.
They went out the middle route,
which took seven days. and returned
the southern way, which required
eight days In all they were gone
% days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
BACK FROM OKLAHOMA TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Sawyer of
Malta township, and the formers s
uncle David Sawyer, Of Glouster,
and Sheriff L. B. Adrean returned
Wednesday morning from a two
weeks motor trip to Oklahoma. The
Sawyers visited A. A. Sawyer's faith
er, at Blackwell; and the sheriff Wis
tied relatives at Tulsa, Sand Spring
and Bartlesville. At the latter place
he visited his niece, Mrs. Florence
Cole, daughter of the late Homer
Adrean, former sheriff of that place.
who was shot and killed while IN
the discharge of his duty They re-
port that the season in Oklahoma
this year has been quite dry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
DRIVES 600 MILES IN
161a HOURS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Wilson and
three children, who visited the for
mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G.
Wilson, near Meigs, for two weeks,
left Saturday morning about six
O'Clock, for their home at Waterloo,
Ia. Driving through very heavy
traffic, they reached home the same
evening at 9:15 o'clock. The dis
tance is $50 miles.
Mr. Wilson and family came here
because Of the illness of the for
mers father, who was very i'll for
several weeks, but is now improv-
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
STANLEY RADLCIFF FILES
SUIT IN GAINESVILLE

A damage suit for the sum OF
$4,000 and an additional 500 for
medical care, was filed by Stanley
Radcliffe, of Meigs, in Muskingum
county common pleas court last Fri
day, against the Muskingum County
Agricultural Society. The petition
charges that on Aug. IS, 1886, dur
ing the Muskingum county fair, he
was kicked in the head by horse
and seriously injured, while leading
another horse through the aisle of
the horse barn on the fair grounds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
EDWARD MILLLGAN IN VERY
SERIOUS CONDITION

Edward Milligan, of Malta, whose
illness has been noted in this pa
per, underwent an operation Mon
day at Bethesda hospital. While he
stood the operation well, his condi-
tion is not encouraging, and he is
in a serious condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
KENNETH RAY TO TEACH
MALTA GRADE

Kenneth Ray, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H. Ray, of Morganville, was
hired by the NJ & M. board of edn-
cation, at a meeting Saturday night,
to fill the vacancy in the Malta Sc
grade, caused by the resignation of
Paul Lyon. The latter has accepted
position as principal of central
ICED school near Akron. Mr.. Ray
taught last year at Deavertown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
CLYDE LANDSITTLE EMPLOYED
AT MALTA HARDWARE

Mr. Clyde landslide of Malta has
accepted a position with the Malta
Hardware company, beginning work
Monday. Mr.. landslide has been
chief mechanic here at the Blair
Chevrolet He succeeds Gerald An
derson in the hardware, who was
employed temporarily following the
death Of Paul Tolbert.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-08-18
ON WESTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Padgett and
children Madeline and Gordon, OF
Waterford and Mrs. Padgitt's aunt
Mrs. Otto Cowger, Stockport route,
left Saturday for trip west, where
they will visit relatives in Kansas,
Iowa and Oklahoma.