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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
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Samson: Strength and Weakness.
Judges IA: 5, 6; Is: lila; 16: 15-
21 for Sunday, July 81, 1888.
In the development of higher
civilization and a Christian broth
erhood among men, God had to do
the best he could with the best
available leaders of each genera
ton. During the reign of the
judges, society was on low moral
level and the best leaders were far
from Gods ideal. Such leader
was Samson.
V. 5. "Then went Samson down,
and his father and mother, to Tam
nath; and behold lion roared
against him. Samson against the
wishes of his parents fell in love
with a woman at Tamnath of the
Philistines, and persuaded them to
allow him to marry her Samson is
to be commended for his wanting
the good wishes and continued love
of his parents, and not planning a
clandestine affair.
v. 6. "And the Spirit of the Lord
came nightly upon him and he
rent him as he would have rent a
kid" Here was revealed to Sam
son the supernatural power God
granted him. Samson showed true
greatness is not so much as ever
telling his parents Of this endow-
ment on his journey.
V. II. "Then three thousand
men of Judah went to the top Of the
rock Etam, and said to Samson,
knowest thou not that the Philis-
tines are rulers over us? What is
this that thou hast done unto us?
And he said unto them, AS they did
unto me, so have I done unto
them" Back Of this verse is the
story of Samson's weakness in con-
fiding the secret of his strength to
his wife, who betrayed him, he Civ"
ing her the answer to a riddle which
cost him 80 changes of garments
which he secured by Staying that
many men, which was another
weakness. His motto was, "Do unto
others as they do unto you"
VS.. 12-14. "And they bound him
with two new cords. And when he
came to Lehi, the Philistines shout
ed against him; and the Spirit OF
the Lord came nightly upon him,
and the cords that were upon his
arms became as flax that was burnt
with fire, and his bands loosed off
from his hands" After a season of
weakness, Samson had period Of
strength First he had the moral
strength not to fight with his own
people. He had the physical
strength to unloose himself from
the bindings around his body with
the greatest ease. His strength was
also seen in his determination to
put down the Philistines, enemies OF
his people.
V. Is. "And she said unto him,
How canst thou say, love thee.
when thine heart is not with me?
Thou hast Knocked me these three
times, and hast not told me wherein
thy great strength lieth." Delilah
was bribed by the Philistines tc
learn the secret of his power, and
played on his affections for her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28

opening boxes, as well as makeshift
receptacles which expose mail to
the elements.
1T is the desire of the depart
ment not only to correct the above
mentioned unsatisfactory situation
but to encourage all rural mail pa
irons generally to possess pride in
their boxes, both in the manner OF
erection, neat stenciling, and tidy
appearance.
ITO help accomplish these de-
sirable objectives the department is
designating the week Of August 1
as Clean Up Rural Mail Box Week
"Postmasters hereby are instruct
ed to acquaint the rural mail pa
irons of their offices with this fact.
as well as instruct rural mail car
riers to cooperate and report re-
suits.
'1t is requested that Clean Up
Rural Mail Box Week be given ap-
propriate local publicity. so far as
can be done without expense to the
department. Morgan County Post
: masters Association.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
McConnelsville Ohio, Thursday, July %, 1888

symbol of rural America
The condition of your rural mail
box, as a matter of fact, is a SER
ious matter. The box is the recep-
tacle for millions of dollars worth
OF money orders, invaluable docu-
ments and priceless letters.
1t is urged that our clubs and
civic organizations take cognizance
Of this important week because they
can play a prominent part in help
ing to make it a success.
1t seems our plain duty to re-
solve to aid our postal friends in
eradicating any undesirable rural
mail boxes in our town, as well as
dressing all of them up in Sunday
clothes.
Following is the text Of the Off
cial Post Office Department order
on the subject:
"Unserviceable and unsightly
rural mail boxes both retard the de-
livery of mail and detract from the
natural scenic beauty of the high
way. Particularly to be deplored
are the nonregulation, old type, tor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
SERMONOGRAMS

He is the best physician who is
the most ingenious inspirer of hope.
Taylor Coleridge.
He who has lost confidence can
not lose more.
Don't envy successful men-copy
them.
A man without principle never
draws much interest.
He who throws mud at another
soils his own hands.
Il
There is a solution for every
problem, and the souls highest duty
is to be of good cheer.-Emerson.
Power is never good, unless he be
good that has it-Alfred the Great.
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The cheapest and easiest thing in
the world is to show your authority
Henry Ford.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
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Samson: Strength and Weakness.
Judges IA: 5, 6; Is: lila; 16: Is
21 for Sunday, July 81, 1888.
Who was Samsons worst enemy?
To what extent does Gods en-
dorsement of these leaders carry
tolerance of their faults?
How does sin blind the sinner?
How may we conserve our spirit
ual strength?
What were the blunders of Sam
son and how account for them since
he was especially called of God?
Robert Watson says, He who DO
ing his duty has been mastered by
enemies, he who fighting brave
battle has been overcome-let us
Lot dare to pity him. But the man
who has given up the battle OF faith
who has lost his glory, him the
heavens look upon with profoundest
sorrow"
Lesson Prayer: "Give us a keen
sense of the lures Of sin and a cor
responding quick rebound, seeking
wisdom and power from God TO
withstand the forces of evil"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
MISS ILLINOIS

Miss Mary Frank Worstell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. D. Tay.
lor, of Beverly, who represented
Miss Illinois in the pageant Stars
For the Flag, given at Marietta, has
been receiving congratulations OF
friends for the praiseworthy man.
ner in which she filled the role Of
Miss Illinois as Northwest Territory
state speaker at the Tuesday, July
IL, presentation of the pageant.
The text of Mary Franks speech,
delivered clearly in the presence of
q large assemblage was:
Miss America, Miss Liberty, Cit
liens and Friends:
"We are happy to take this place
OF honor here tonight.
aThe products of our soil, the
fruits of our labors in industry, the
wealth OF our natural resources.
the beauty OF our woods, streams
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28

and hills, the patriotism of our peo-
pie, we lay at your feet, Miss Amer
ica-that you may be glorified
among the nations of the earth.
with our sister states may we
move forward hand in hand togeth-
ed toward world unity and goodwill
toward all men,"
Mary Frank wishes again to ex-
press her thanks through the Dis
patch columns to all her friends
who helped her in the contest for a
place in. the pageant. She was pre-
sented, as Miss Illinois, with beau
tiful bouquet Of asters by the florist
Dudley, of Marietta, as were the
other state representatives on their
respective nights likewise remem-
bered with flowers. In addition to
this, Dudley's at another time pre-
sented every member Of the cast
with fiowers-Beverly Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
QUICK SAND DIES NOT SUCK
A PERSON DOWN


It is widely believed that quick
sand sucks victim down into its
depths. This is not really so, ac-
cording to a mineralogist at Rock
efeller Center, for it merely holds
victim. The density of quick sand
is greater than that of water and
will support the body of a man bet
ter than water. 1t is difficult for
us to walk on it because the pres
sure of our feet causes a person to
sink in, then when we lift one leg
out we double the pressure on the
other. While quick-sand does not
suck, it does flow readily into a
void, so that in trying to lift a foot
a partial vacuum is formed about
it, and this vacuum has the effect of
holding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Church of Christ
(Seventh Street)

The annual meeting will be held
Lords day. Bible study at $50 d.
m. Preaching at 10:3O, 2:3O p. m.,
and in the evening at s o'clock, by
Evangelist j. G. Roady. Dinner to
be served at the armory. Evange-
listic meeting is in progress. Meet
ing each evening at o'clock. Come
and enjoy the services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
PRESBYTERIAN Church

McConnelsville church: Sunday
school, $3.50. Chas. A. Gaylord, su-
perintendent. Preaching service at
1890. Theme, What shall / do
with Jesus, which is called Christ. .
Union service in Presbyterian
church at p. m. Rev. Hoy, pastor
of the M. E. church, will bring the
message. Special music. All invit-
ed.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
p. m. Prof Macklem, superintend-
ent. Preaching service at Q. In
stallation Of one elder.
Deerfield church: Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Preaching service at 8
q m m-ChaS i Caller nastnr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Methodist Protestant Church

Church school at 9:15 a. m. VIM.
Reed, superintendent Preaching
at 10:30. Union service at 1880 in
Presbyterian church. Rev. Hoy
will be the speaker. At the Pisgah
church, Sunday school, 1.30, preach
ing at $3.50. The fourth quarterly
conference at Pisgah church Thurs
day evening, Aug. 4, at 1880. All
official members urged to be pres
ent. The Ohio annual conference
Methodist Protestant church, Will
convene at Sabina, O., Aug. 10
L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Pleasant Grove Church

Sunday school at 1870 p m. r.
T. Fisher, superintendent. Public
worship and sermon at 2:30 p. m.
Subject, "The Value of the Bible. !"
Come, you are more than welcome
A. N. Grove, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Main Street Church of Christ

Unified service, beginning at $3.50
a. m, consisting of morning wor-
ship, communion, and Bible school.
Leader, Owen Marshall. The annual
meeting of the Tri-county fellowship
of the Churches OF Christ, Morgan,
Noble and Washington counties,
meet Sunday, Aug. Z.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday, July 81: $3.50, worship
for children; classes for young peo-
pie and adults. 10:O5, classes for
children. 1915, worship for adults
Sermon, Realistic Religion 1880,
union services at the Presbyterian
church. Rev. Hoy will preach
Russell Hoy, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Cross Roads Presbyterian Church

The Center township Sunday
school convention will be held at
this church on Sunday, July 81, be-
ginning at 10 a. m. Picnic dinner
at noon, followed by good pro
gram--A. N. Grove, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Human Folks Generous

Human folks is natchelly gen.
erous," said Uncle Eben. II never
yit saw a man wifi so much trouble
of his own dat he wasn' willin' to
give somebody advice"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
OPEN AIR MEETING AT TRIA.
DELPHIA M. T.. CHURCH

Beginning Aug. Z, and continuing
until Aug. IA There will be an all
day meeting, basket dinner Aug.
IA. Everybody welcome. Good
speaking and singing each evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
Malta M. f. Church

Sunday school a 9:15 Mr.. G. B.
Smith, superintendent. Morning
worship at 10:30. Sermon topic,
"The Chemistry of Christianity. -
Paul I. Wachs, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
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st. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th
Sundays, will be at $3.50 a. M; and
on End and 4th Sundays, at 1880 a.
m.-Fr. w. L. Thomas. pastor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07

A New York educator urges that
teachers drop "unnecessary arith-
metic," probably on a tip from Wash
ington.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Voters Here
Cast Ballots
On Tuesday

Voters here will go to the polls to-
morrow between sunrise and sunset
and cast their ballots for the candi
dates of their, choice for practically
all of the elective county offices, a
congressman and U. S. Senator.
Incumbent Harold D. Cooley is the
Democratic nominee for congress
from the fourth district, and is being
opposed by Willis G. Briggs, of Ra-
leigh; and U. S. Senator, Robert R.
Reynolds y being CIV osed by Chas.
A. Jonas, of Lincolnton, Republican
nominee.
There is no opposition in the county
ticket offered by the Republicans.
Few would hazard guess as to
the size of the vote that will be cast
here tomorrow, little interest having
been manifested in the election, the
county being preponderantly Demo
cratic.
Cooley and John H. Kerr, of War
renton, third district congressman.
appeared here last week at a rally
at the court house, and both were
heard by a large audience.
M. H. Stone, county democratic
chairman, has urged all Democrats
to come out and vote tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
NEGRO GETS -FOUR
YEARS FOR THEFTS
Junius Hicks Found Guilty
On Two Charges Of Steal
ing Before Recorder

- Junius Hicks, Negro, was convicted
in county court today before Recorder
&R. e. Clements on two charges of
stealing cows, and in each case, he
was given two years on the roads,
making total of four years.
a Wilbert S. Davis, Negro Orange,
N. j., was convicted of abandonment
and non-support, and prayer for judg-
mont was continued upon payment of
'the costs and payment of $12 each
month to his wife until further order
ed by the court. He was required to
ENTER into bond of 500 Tor his faith
sful compliance with the courts judg-
.tnent.
Saturday, Recorder Clements gave
Richard Smith six months on the
roads for carrying a concealed wea-
spon, assault and disorderly and re-
ssisting an officer
= George JONES' Negro, went to the
roads for sixty days when he was
convicted of possessing non-tax paid
whisky for the purpose of sale.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
HEAVY DOCKET UP
BEFORE THE MAYOR
Gertrude Foster Bound Over
For Theft Of Money From
B. H. Perry Home

The usual heavy docket for Mon
DAYS session of city court greeted
Mayor Henry T. Powell today.
Gertrude Foster, Negro, alias Ger
trude Brown, was charged with en-
tering the home of B. H. Perry and
taking 70 cents. Probable cause was
found, and she was bound over to
Vance Superior Court under $1,000
bond. :MaAN
Frank Young, Negro, went to the
roads for 80 days for being drunk.
Zeb Hammie, Negro, was sent 10
the roads for a year when convicted
of assaulting John Bullock with a
deadly weapon, a tobacco hook, and
with resisting an officer in discharge
of his duty.
Henry Bum pleaded guilty to be-
ing drunk, and was fined 81 and
costs.
The state took a nolle pros with
leave as to H. M. Church, charged
with operating a motor vehicle after
his license had been revoked.
Joseph Harper was guilty of being
drunk, and was fined 81 and costs of
court. !
Herbert Knight was not guilty of
taking a drill valued at $40 from
Roy Jones.
N. CASTOR Wyche, Jr., James Gooch,
Fred Gooch and John Bullock, all Ne
groes, were charged with disorderly
conduct. Fred Gooch was given go
days, commitment not to issue upon
payment of fine of $3.50 and costs.
Wyche and Bullock were found not
guilty, and James Gooch failed to ap-
pear.
Entering plea of guilty to being
drunk, A. T. Wester was fined 81 and
costs of court.
Bill Parrish was guilty of being
drunk, and was fined 81 and costs of
court.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Voters Pass judgement
At The Polls Tomorrow
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the majority party from scoring one
of it's usual sweeping victories.
Of course both party headquarters
are predicting victory on the election
I've.
Chairman Gregg Cherry, of the
Democrats, forecasts that the party
will not only hold its ordinary advan-
tage but will reduce the present neg
ligible G.. o. F.. strength in the Gen
eral Assembly and in county office
holders.
From Charlotte, Jake F. Newell, Re-
publican State chairman, writes this
bureau:
after a careful survey and the
reports which are coming from the
one hundred counties of the State, in
dications are most favorable and, in
my opinion, Charles A. Jonas, can
didate for United States senator, will
carry the State of North Carolina by
at least $4,000 majority. This is based
on what consider conservative esti-
mates of reports received in this of
flee.
"We are very much encouraged with
the prospects of the election of
number of Congressman and great
ly increased membership in the Legis-
lature. The State ticket will run right
along with Mr.. Jonas"
Democratic leaders seem sincerely
concerned only over the Eighth and
Tenth District Congressional Districts
lin the former because of the long
fight preceding selection of W. o.
Burgin as nominee and in the Tenth
because of its usual strong G. o. P.
nucleus and the vigorous campaign
being waged by Frank A. Patton a.
gainst Major A. l. Bulwinkle.
If there is any apprehension over
the reelection of Senator r. R. Rey-
nolds or any member of the State
tickets it has been kept carefully con-
cealed. On the surface, at least, all
Democratic factions seem united anu
working tremendously for the ticket.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Washington Traffic Is
Z Pedestrians Nightmare
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diverging in as many different direc-
,tions. At the center of each of these
toci is a cute little park usually with
a statue in the middle of it, and with
a circle of street, swishing off eight
ways, all roundabout it.
- These circles look cute, but getting
across or around one of them is near
Suicide.
y Major PEnfant, the Frenchman who
planned Washington in George Wash
@ington's day, perpetrated this homi-
.cidal arrangement.
=. Perhaps there were extenuating cir
-cumstances then. In the majors era
there was only horse-drawn urban
transportation. And horse had sense
and decency enough to dodge collision
and to spare pedestrians if possible.
z But the automobilist? Oh, murderi
:. Well, Washington officialdom. is, all
torn up by it sauto death rate. A hot
campaign is being waged to improve
the situation. How? BY curbing the
autoist? No! It's to be done by pen
salizing pedestrians. The idea is that a
pedestrian obstructs traffic.
n In my youth pedestrian had the
right of way across the street.
V 1t was taken for granted that he
didn't want to be run over. Now the
assumption is that he's a nuisance.
and the burden of the proof is on
him to show that he didn't delay
some buzz-wagon.
= Secretary Roper's theory is that au-
stomotive regulation ought to be ma
sfionized; it's confesing ito autoikNs
ito have one schedule of rules to OBJ
serve in one place and another sche-
dule to be observed in others.
Curse of Professionalism.
- We have in Washington a traffic
controller named M. O. Eldridge-a
fine old chap.
n l once had occasion to write a news
story dealing with the murderous
character of the capitals traffic con-
-ditions. Director Eldridge read it and
st made him pretty sore. He came I'D
to my office, with blood in his eye,
TO see me about it.
IT know what's the matter with
YOU" he said. :.You've violated our re-
gulations, and have been, very pro,
hperly, called to account for it. Now
you're raising a holler."
s'Mr. Eldridge," ] answered truth
fully, "I'm one of a mere handful OF
Americans who never owned or drove
an automobile
: Rage died of Of Director Eldridge's
face. Astonishment supplanted it.
"Say," he commented. I'm going tc
tell the Smithsonian Institution about
you. It'll be wild about you,s as 9
curiosity"
Yeah! An almost extinct pedestrian
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Voters Give Half
Million In Salaries
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sral officials draw salaries of $4,000
annually, in a9dition to mileage, sec
retarial allow. noes and other per-
luisites which run the amount well,
lbove the, figure stated.
Here are the offices, and the an
nuaF salaries:
1 Senator 10000
IL Congressman at $4,000 :. 10000
Supreme Court judges
at $o'uUU .................. $4,000
IL Superior court judges
at $8,O50 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000
p Solicitors at $4,000 ........ los, 900
Attorney General ........ 1900
Commissioner of Labor. $3.50
Utilities Commissioner ~. 5000
ITO State Legislators at 5000 100000
Iotal :. ......... 1856, $50
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Concert Workers
To Have Dinner

A dinner will be be given at tho
Vance hotel this evening at GAS
o'clock for the campaign workers in
the interest of the Henerson Coopera-
tive Concert Association.
The success. of the campaign and
the projection Of the whole concert
program is conditioned upon the ef-
ficiency and the, work of the cam
paigners, and it is hoped that there
can be a good attendance tonight at
the supper meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07
Vote On Two Amend
ments On Election Day
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SVoutlnueu from Page One.)
iofity. sD1s s
state Senator John d. Larlxins, Jr.,
OF Jones county, who has managed
the campaign for the amendment ex-
presses the utmost confidence that it
VIII De approved this time. He points
10 the fact that Governor CLYDE r.
Hoey and practically all the big wigs
o. the State administration and the
democratic party have actively and
openly supported the amendment.
ne contends, too, that it will pet
proportlonately the same support
st,aa lsepuDhcans. The campaign has
s'. .Tr us non-partisan nature.
-, ne amendment will pass this time
~ At least the majority by which It
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07

above three 2 nterna
iona Medical Assembly Philadelphia Pa Left right Dr.
Lam Peck OF Peoria Ill., managing director the Assembly; Dr.
Chevaer jackson Temple University bronchoscope specialists
and Dr. Carl Eicken Of Berlin chief Adolf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07

was defeated in 1892 he predicted on
election eve. "And do not think that
more than IL counties will cast ma
jorities against it."
AS for the Justice Department
no one could be found interested
enough to make even mild guess
as to it's fate. Not so long ago a JUS
tice Department committee reported
that practically all the beneficial eff
fects can be contained without change
in the organic law Of the State.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07

An unusual feature is that the
salary a superior court judge is ac-
tually $50 per year higher than that
of a Supreme Court justice. The diff
ference is in the travel allowance
the superior court judge drawing
basic pay of $500 and allowance of
$3.50, while Supreme Court members
draw salaries of $500 each, plus an
allowance of $500.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-07

Toy manufacturers are behind on
orders and there may be a shortage
Of Christmas toys. Tough break for
dad.