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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14
JOHN McNICOL GRAFTON

John McNicol Grafton, charter men,
ber of the National Brotherhood OF
Operative Potters, died in his home on
Chestnut street last Saturday after
noon following a brief illness. He was
Ga years old. ..., -.
Although in failing health the past
four years, Mr.. Grafton had refused
to give up his casting job at the c.
C. Thompson Pottery Co. until few
days before his death. ..
Mr.. Grafton first became associated
with the Brotherhood through Local
Union No. 4, but later transferred to
the jiggermen's local, No. II. He was
an active member for many years be-
fore transferring back to Local d. In
the meantime he was clayshop foreman
and later superintendent at the old
Dresden and T. A. McNicol potteries.
He has always taken a very active
interest in the Brotherhood and con-
tributed much to the building of the
organization during the early days.
Mr.. Grafton leaves his widow, Mrs
Mary Elizabeth Grafton; five sons
James H., Paul Edward, Ambrose j
and Albert Grafton of East Liverpool
and Harold A. Grafton Of Wellsville
two daughters, Mrs. Flave Betteridgt
and Mrs. Lawrence Shields of East
Liverpool; one brother, Daniel Graf
ton of Bedford; one sister, Mrs. Wal
ter Williams of East Liverpool; Is
grandchildren, and three great grand
children. 49,. ,.....
Funeral services were held in th'
St. Aloysius church Tuesday at 9 a
m. in charge of Rev. Father Thoma!
E. Walsh. Burial was made in St
Aloysius cemetery. s r.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14
HAVE EXPECTED IT

Hoping to get a rise out of the
farmer hoeing in a field by the road,
a city smartee called:
"Hey, Rube, did you, see a wagon
load of monkeys go by here?"
/ "Nd," replied the farmer. "Did you
fall OFF,"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14

Our idea of real optimist is the
fellow who gets comfort out of the
fact that a fiat tire is flat only on
the bottom.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14

WISDOM
Most of us get what is coming to
us, but often what we get isn't just
what we expect.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14

Every year science enables us to
get there quicker. wish they'd figure
out something to do when you get
there.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14
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SUMNER S, LA.FFERRE

tionary engineer, died in his home in
Glenmoor early Sunday morning fol-
lowing long illness:
Mr.. Lafferre was born in Wood
county, w. Va, but has been a resi-
dent of the East Liverpool district for
more than 40 years. He was last en-
ployed at the C. C. Thompson pottery.
He was member of the Maccabees
| lodge.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Rosa
Bechrmann, Lafferee; four daughters,
Mrs. Grace McBane and Mrs. Evelyn
Bancroft of East Liverpool and Mrs.
Florence Connrith of Steubenville and
Helen Lafferre at home; one son,
Floyd Lafferre of Salem; two brothers,
James Lafferre of Parkersburg, w.
Va, and William Lafferre of Liver
pool; one sister, Lucinda Lafferre Of
Salem, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the
home Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. in charge
of Rev. James Seaman Jr., pastor of
the Glenmoor United Presbyterian
church, assisted by Rev. Clyde Can
field, pastor of the First United Pres
byterian church Burial was made in
Riverview cemetery.
| '@k x X ~
JOHN A. FUTHERIN
East Palestine, O.-John A. Futher-
in, 81, died Sunday at p. m. at his
home on Wood street, after paraly-
tic stroke.
| E,,<I q h0y nAc>%
of his life, but in recent years ,oper-
ated a restaurant in Negley. He was
born here Nov. l3, 1886, the son, of
John and Mary Futherin. He was
married to Miss Anna Widowfeld,
February 4, 1910.
He was a member of the N. B. Of
O.. P. and the F. o. E. and the Meth
odist church of East Palestine. He
is survived bv his widow, his mother,
one daughter, MRS. Mary Gamble; two
sons, Robert and Glen, all of East Pei
estine, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Walker Of Negey.
Funeral services were held from the
home Wednesday at p. m. in charge
of Rev. Don P. Mueller Of the Meth
odist church.
u X X X
EDWARD L. VETTH
Edward l.. Veith, 76, retired potter,
died in his home in 1852 Huston ave-
Sunday at 3 p. m.
Mr.. Veith was born in Pittsburgh
and came to East Liverpool 43 years
ago from Wheeling. He was last en-
ployed at kiln drawer at plant 8 of
the Homer Laughlin China Co. in
Newell.
He was a member of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters, Lo-
cal Union No. II and of the First
United PresJ,ytsrian church.
Mr. Veith W. - great asset to the
Organization throughout his lifetime
and was looked to for advice and lead
ership during the formative days
when he could always be counted upon
to take very active part in the af-
fairs of the N. B. Of o. P. and his
local, No. II.
Mr.. Veth leaves his widow, Mrs.
Elizabeth Veith; one son, Nelson
Veith of Steubenville; one brother,
Frederick Veith of Pittsburgh; three
sisters, Mrs Elizabeth Barckley of
Pittsburgh and Mrs. Millicent Creigh-
ton and Miss Ella Veith of Wheeling,
w. Va, and one grandson.
Funeral services were held in the
Martin Funeral home Wednesday at
: 2 p. m. in charge of Rev. Clyde Can
field, pastor of the First United Pres
byterian church.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14
ROBERT NJ. JEWELL


Sebring, O.-Robert M. Jewell, g.
former East Liverpool potter, died in
Mercy hospital in Canton Tuesday at
9:2O p. m. following a two-week i'll
ness. His home was at 145, Indiana
ave-, Sebring. @ t. Fth~t2 y"
Mr.. Jewell was dipper, having
been employed at the trade for more
than SO years. He was employed in
one Of the Sebring potteries until a
short time before his last illness.
He was born in Hancock county, W.
Va, Feb. "a, 1871 and came to Sebring
about 81 years ago, shortly after the
town was founded. He was member
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
the Odd Fellows, the knights of
Pythias and local union SO, National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Ila Dun
can Jewell; four sons, Harold of
Paden City, w. Va, and Donald, Ed
ward and Robert Of Sebring; two
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hewlett of
Bayard and Mrs. Mary Fetters of Ss-
lem; one brother, Allen Jewell of
Chardon and four sisters, Mrs. Emma
Reynolds of Gallipolis, Mrs. Rose Trott
of Sebring, Mrs. Merva Thompson of
East Liverpool and Mrs. Sally Silliman
of Newell. --. t.,.. IS. r.. -r..a ,
Funeral services will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church Friday at
2:3O p. m. in charge of Rev. e. H
Thompson, the pastor. Burial will be
made in Grandview cemetery.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-07-14

United Presbyterian church. Burial
was made in Mill Greek Hill cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
COMMUNISTS PLAN
 MAY DAY MEETING
No Disturbances Expected Tomorrow at Mass Gath=
 ering on Green

With Communists planning to celebrate May day day early, po- lice today did not anticipate any disturbances. The Communist party of Waterbury will sponsor a mass meeting on the Green at 3:30 to- morrow afternoon, though May day does not come until Sunday.
 Announcements distributed today stated that Bill Taylor and G. AL teri will be the principal speakers at the open air mass meeting. In case of rain the gatehring will be held at TIA Bank street.
 For the first time in years, po- lice leaves will not be cancelled There have been no disturbances in recent years, but leaves have never theless been cancelled and all police men held ready for duty if neces- sary.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carsen said that a permit for the mass meeting has been given. A routine details of police will be at the meet ing, he said, but no trouble is ex- pected.
 In past years May Day often mean disturbances and battles be- tween the police and spectators at meetings. The observance, however, has been much more quiet in re- cent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

the last election in excess of the first 400 Republican votes. All the new rules were adopted unanimous ly and without argument.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Compact Organization
 Preferred By c. o. P.
Decrease Instead of Increase Voted in Makeup of Town Committee; UpsOn Recommendation Ignored

rather than increased, in spite of the enlargement of the district set up."
 The new rules are: Each group, comprising from two to five dis tricts, will elect one male and one female member of the town com- mittee. At present, the only re- quirement concerning female mem- bers is that one member from each ward leach ward comprises from three to five districts) to be 8 woman.
 Nine Groups
 The rules provide for nine groups of voting districts, each group elect ing one man and one woman.
 Another new rule adopted last night provides for electing of dele gates at the primaries. It calls for one delegate from each of the 32 districts in the 1888 primaries Thereafter. there will be at least one delegate from each district and in addition, one extra delegate for each 400 Republican votes cast in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

though the name of Lieut.. Crean or Crane, definitely was on the original list which the reporter from The Democrat covering yes terday's meeting saw after the April 9th meeting, twice yesterday.
 The state department of educa- tion, in a letter to the board, urged the continuation of the regional firemen's training school. Drill master Martin Campion, who be- comes deputy fire chief Monday, had charge of the local school as drillmaster. The board wrote that it woul be unfair to the new drillmaster, Joseph J. Kelly, to expect him to take on immedl- ately this work with which he IS unfamiliar. Consequently, it asked that Captain Kelly be detailed to attend the drillmasters' association school to prepare him to take over the Waterbury regional school, and that until such time as Captain Kelly is qualified that Deputy Campion be allowed to finishs training the local group. Deputy Campion has agreed to do so if permitted, it was stated. The two requests were referred to the fire chief with power to act.
 A check for $100 was received from the town of Middlebury for aid extended by the department at a fire at the home of Morris Robin, March g. A check of $5 was re- ceived from Adolph Liebrecht of Bucks Hill for aid at brush fire. Both were turned over to the pen- sion fund.
 Time Off
 Comsr. Tate asked if something should not be done about the peti- tion of the firemen for an extra day off each month. It was an- nounced that a committee of the board will meet again Tuesday at 4:30 to act on this and purchases of new equipment.
 Applications for appointment to the call force were received from Jeremiah J. Breen, John J. Keliher and Robert Bradley and were placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
POLISH BOWLERS
 AWARDED PRIZES

Prizes were awarded high scoring teams and individuals of the Polish American Citizens club bowling league, last night at their annual banquet in the Chase Country club. Joseph Hyrnie, treasurer, was toast master. Seventy persons attended.
 Fritz Koskey's team won first place and Bill Pawlick's team was second. Al Koskey, chairman, won high individual three games; Joseph Hyrnie won high individual average and Vic Hyrnie scored high single.
 Speakers included John T. Ster- ling, president; William Pawlick, Fritz Koskey, Henry Hinkleman and Dr. Edward s. Lewicki. Music was by Kukonski's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Ignoring recommendations of the Republican town committee of J. Warren Upson, the Republican town convention last night adopted rules providing for IS members of the town committee, instead of either the present 20, or the town commit tees proposed increase of the num- Der to 32, the new set-up of the Wa terbury voting districts under a re- cent enlargement provision.
 Krasow PresideS
 Under direction of Chairman Harry Krasow, United States com the town convention out lined a set-up of the districts whereby even ward lines will be and nine groups rep resenting several districts each will elect one man and one woman to the committee, to amount to 18 in toto. This was passed unanimously. It is in line with the earlier state ment, which appeared in The Dem- ocrat, that the number of the com mittee personnel would be reduced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
JUDGE WOLFE'S
 FUNERAL SUNDAY

New Haven, Conn.,, April 29. (UP) Funeral services will be held Sun day for retired Superior Court Judge Isaac Wolfe, 78, who died yesterday after undergoing an operation at St. Raphael's hospital.
 Services will be held at Mishkan Israel Temple, with burial at Mish- kan Israel cemetery. The New Haven County aBr Association se- lected a committee to attend the rites.
 The first member of the his faith to serve on the superior court bench, Judge Wolfe formerly was member of the Bar Associations committee on professional ethics and of a com mittee to devise relief of congested court conditions. Two brothers sur vive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Minor may have rushed through the list at the April 9th meeting which saw appointment of 27 new mem- bers, retirement of eight, promo tions of number.
 We can make it legal right now the mayor said. wv can either vote to approve the minutes, or vote again to retire Lieut.. Crean and the rest"
 Comsr. Tate was asked by Vice. Chairman Minor whether he pre- ferred to approve the minutes or vote again on the retirements.
 Tt makes no difference to me, was the reply.
 (Comsr. Tate at the last meeting had remarked that approval of the minutes would seem the solution to the problem, effectuating the complete list of retirementS without further discussion of the Crean en- broglio)
 Comsr, Healey told Comsr, Walker at this juncture, that there Won- be any question year from now Gin courD, if we approve the min utes."
 Desired Unit Vote
 why don't you go ahead and vote; you've got majority" said Comsr. Tate. Five commissioners, those mentioned and Patrick Sulli- van attended the meeting. Two new commissioners, William J. Yer riker, Democrat, and Frank K. Eng fish, Republican, appointed yester- day by Mayor Hayes, were not at the meeting and have not been sWornD Tt doesn't matter whether Walker or I vote. Go ahead and vote us down. I'll have no hard feelings"
 My objection at the last two meetings was that I felt we should all vote as a unit" Comsr. Healey remarked. We always have in the past and I hoped that spirit would continue. I withdraw my objection to approving the minutes now but I still think we could vote as a unit without injection of partisan ship"
 The mayor remarked:
 I'm willing to throw the whole thing out but if something isn't done soon the work of the whole fire department will be hampered. These tiremen don't. .know whether they're in office or not"
 To Commissioners Tate and Walker, the mayor said:
 'If I hadn't been sure you had approved the slate I would have withdrawn it. asked you if it was all right with you and you said yes"
 That's true" said Comsr. Tate. Go ahead and pass it by major ity vote without us"
 Minutes Approved
 Comsr. Sullivan then moved that the minutes be approved and he, with Comsrs. Healey and Minor voted approval with Comsr. Walker voting mo" and Comsr. Tate fail ing to vote. So, after three weeks, the appointments to the depart ment, the retirements and promo tions gained official sanction al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
VOTE IN SOUTH . ON METHODIST
 UNION INTENDS
Delegates to Conference Opening April 28,
 Hold Key
By THOMAS A. DOZIER United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

NSAAASNSA . hSeSN 0ttsAA SVhhNSHOAN~AASl
 Birmingham, Ala, April 29 (UP) -Unification of the three branches of MethodiSm, an issue affecting the religious affiliations of more than 8,000,000 persons. will be at stake when the quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, meets here tomorrow.
 If delegates to the conference, the 23rd since the organization of the Southern church in 1844 ap- prove the unification plan, the three units of Methodism will be joined for the first time since 1928, when the Methodist Protestant church seeded.
 It is believed that tomorrow's conference may see climax to an almost year-old fight for Meth odist unity, a fight which began soon after the Northern and South ern branches split over the slavery issue in 1344.
 Up to South Now
 The Northern and Protestant churches have approved the one denomination plan, and favorable action of the Southern conference would be the final step in the uni fication campaign.
 If the Southern delegates ap- prove the plan over bitter opposi- tion which has arisen among lay mems groups, a new church, to be known as the Methodist Church of America-commanding member ship of more than 5000, 0,000Twill b0 formed. It will divide the nation into five geographical and one racial divisions for the purpose of admin istrative government.
 A uniting conference, composed of 400 delegates from the Northern and Southern branches and 100 from the Protestant unit, will be held within 12 months If the South ern vote is favorable.
 First Separation in 1928
 The problem of a divided church dates back to 1928, when a small group, calling itself the Protestant Episcopal church, broke away from the mother organization in a dis pute over the proportion of repre- sentation to be accorded laymen.
 This group today represents a comparatively small dlnit of world Nethodism.
 The Southern branch parted ways with the Northern church in 1M4 after a Georgia bishop had been suspended because his wife owned slaves.
 Since then. repeated attempts lave been made to bring the three groups together again, and the present plan for unification was evolved in 1914.
 Representative of almost 100000 Southern Methodists are expected to attend the conference, which will llst from 10 days to two weeks. Con- ference leaders have estimated that 50,OO0 persons will be attracted here by the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Glyndeboure, England's theater with a country setting, near Sussex, will present the first performance in Britain of Verdi's Macbeth" also Donizetti's "Don Pasquale."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
YOUNG RUSSIANS
 PLANNING PARTY
Annual Mothers Day Ban= quet to Be Held May 8.
 at Copper Kettle

Plans have been completed for the annual Mothers day banquet of the Young Peoples Russian Association, which will be held May at the Cop per Kettle at 8:30 p. m. Rev. Peter Dzubay, Valery Ivanoff, choir lead CT and Joseph Guideiss, association president, will be the principal speakers.
 Speeches, music and entertain ment will be included on the pro- gram. Valery Ivanoff will be in charge of entertainment and music will be provided by Peter Kopcha, violinist. The ticket committee con- sists of Miss Ann Harnick, Miss Teckla Preslopsky, Paul Homick, George O'Lear and John Opalack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
TERESA ACCOUSTI
 SUES COMMISSIONER

Terese Accuosti was today granted permission to bring suit against Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, receiver of the Merchants Trust company. The plaintiff claims she was injured in fall on property owned by the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

In protest against the appoint ment of a chief officer who lives 16 miles away, nearly half the mem- bers of the Burnham, Enfland. fire department have resigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
REPUBLICAN, CLUB
 TO DINE TONIGHT

The third annual dinner-dance of the New Haven County Association of Young Republican Clubs will be held tonight at Waverly Inn, Ches- hire, and delegation from Water bury will be headed by George Mitchell, president of the local club.
 Speakers will include State Chair man Benjamin E. Harwood, J. Ken- meth Bradley, leader of the Fair- field County faction of the Young Republicans; Joseph Talbot, of Naugatuck; and Town Chairman J. Warren Upsoif of Waterbury.
 Attorney Harry Rrasow of this city is president of the county or- ganization. He said today numer- ous reservations for the gathering have been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Taxpayers of Belfast, Northern Ireland, threaten united drive to cut the cost of running the city, which, they say, has raised taxes to the highest rate in Europe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-09-29
Todoy q Momentous Dote in
World History

Today will unouestonaby history one OF the most
the signing of the armlsce IN 1910
powers
threatening Europe o m
fortnight will be Prime Minister
of Sgnor Museum Oh a anu
Germany be profoundly hoped hat from hat con-
will and that Europe and the WORM WI" e o.
other devastating
this morning state that feeling Oh reei
English warn the puohc
hopeful that repev from the threat Oh war mas
that there still danger In the he'e
preparations for go forward undated
history the world has there been suc
democace IN STRIVING avert
Great have slven with every re-
difficulties and avert open conflict
Roosevelt OF our own great
his most able notes to Hitler Mussohn chamberlain
powerful force behalf of peace Common
spoke highly of the great influence
behalf of and thanked MN LOT H.
newspapers also speak highly of his efforts
going by the great deocracies 10 avert
united action III world aars Inc
able bear warad Hitler is
probably responsible for htlers IN
meet with IN Munch To-Day
This also wonderful example OF the great
the handling world PROB
predominant sentiment against another woro wal
earth joining forces to avert It,
there will be at first in
this will be followed by complete dsfup
ton industry terrible collapse financially among the ma
tons will be sucked into that collapse and will su
nation Military experts say tina
probably about three First
they say German on the eastern
followed later by her sure defeat
of the world will not be dominated p1
force individuals think they can rule INT
by had better be cured of that de
later when the task would be more difficult ana more
undoubtedly passed Whe
any nation powerful will be able to rule the world Man
that and the forces aayed against such conuu
possible The united stand OF tn
democraces this time is evidence of that truth
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-09-29
Let's Build Bridge at Warland

is to be hoped the taxpayers of Lincoln county win
bonds the buung OF puse aeio
Koenai river at commissioners ana forest sefs
officials have whereby that can De zone any
aaona tax burden the county How that can De oo
hv explained article one ana II Ism " ~
here However there are one VI w"
that should be considered by the taxpayers
The building bridge at Warland badly needed mere
large BODY of adjacent thereto that cannot no" pc
Economically logged This would made available by consue-
ton of the bridge the prosperity of thus county Oh m
lumber industry knows Any reasonable ACTON 1h
h that industry available sumpage ere
fore wise merely good business and step IN the
development the countys resources
The building the bridge would be paying venture
when considered dollars and cents STANDPOINT bu
another factor considered ferry dangerous ne ~
TT one investigates history most ferries one VIII a a
all of them have fatal accidents one cas we
of IS when Libby had ferry across 1he hoop
of lives being LOST py Terry az
dents west of US when such Tragedy WI" happen
local ferries Elimination Oh the FERRIES Wou y ~
move and would conserve human lie
By let's have bridge at Warand II "ouo cost '
payers present would AID materially III e M
valonmen of the county would help make travel SAFER III III
county.