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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
MRS. MARY KETTERER ENTER
TAINS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN

Women of the 18th congressional
district were in Woodsfield Thursday
guests at meeting of Democratic
women, at which Mrs. Mary Ketter-
er, state central committee woman
of the 18th district was hostess.
Luncheon was served at the Swiss
land Tea Room, at one o'clock. Mrs.
Ketterer as tOastmaster, introduced
speakers and honor guests. Among
the speakers were Mrs. Ann Makley,
president of the state federation
Democratic women's clubs; Mrs.
Nellie Kemp, Caldwell, candidate
for state senator from this the 9th
14th district, Mrs. Marguerite Riel-
ley, superintendent Of the women's
industrial home at Marysville.
Among honor. guests at the speak
er's table and who responded to in
Productions, were Mrs. Davey wife
of Governor Martin l.. Davey; Mrs.
Robert T. Secrest, Caldwell; Mrs.
Geo. White and Miss Mary White,
Marietta; Mrs. Weber of Marietta,
and the chairman of womens clubs
from Hannibal, Sardis and other
places on the Ohio river front. Club
presidents and the chairmen of the
different counties were introduced
and responded briefly.
After the meeting all adjourned
to the home of Mrs. Ketterer where
a social hour was enjoyed, and in
the evening many of the party at
tended a Democratic meeting at
Hannibal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
MRS. BLANCHE E.. KRIGBAUM
DIES AT SOUTH EVANSVILLE

Mrs. Blanche Emma Krigbaum,
SO, of South GAINESVILLE; passed
away Wednesday night at $3.50
O'Clock at her home She had been
in ailing health for some time. She
was the wife of Marion L. Krig-
baum, sr, postmaster at South
GAINESVILLE The deceased was an ac-
tive member of the South Zanes-
vile M. e. church. She had resided
in South GAINESVILLE for the past %
years. Surviving, besides her hus-
band, are two sons, Marion L. Krig-
baum, jr., of Malta, and William
Otis Krigbaum of South GAINESVILLE;
three daughters, Mrs. Marie Robe,
of South GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Minnie
Wetherall, GAINESVILLE, and Miss
Winifred Krigbaum Of the home;
two brothers, II. s. Hallowell, of
Chesterhill, and Leslie Hallowell,
Of Pennsville; three sisters, Mrs. Ell
la Gray, Pennsville; Mrs. Addie
Shook, Of ChesterhilI, and Mrs.
Flora Michener, OF Mt. Pleasant,
Ia: nine grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
W.. F.. HARLAN DIES HERE
AT THE HOME OF HIS SON

William Frank Harlan, 81, well
known resident Of this place and
Rural Dale, died Unexpectedly here
Tuesday at HAS O'Clock, at the
home Of his son, Mr.. Harry Harlan.
Death was due to blood clot of
the brain. He had been at Rural
Dale, and Saturday came here. He
was not feeling we'll, but returned
to Rural Dale that evening. Sun
day he was brought here to the
home Of his son, and while quite i'll
Monday, his condition was not re-
garded as serious. Tuesday morn
ing he arose, dressed himself, and
went down stairs and for a time
sat on the porch; and later became
very i'll and suddenly passed away.
He was son of the late ALBERT
and Anna Logan Harlan, prominent
residents Of the Rural Dale locality.
He was born April IA, 1857. When
a young man he learned the car
penter trade, which he followed for
many years, not only in his home
community, but at GAINESVILLE and
other places. He was twice mar
ried. His first wife, Eliza Roberts,
died about so years ago. They were
the parents of two children-Harry
Harlan, proprietor Of the Quality
Feed Store Of this place, and Bertha,
wife of Bruce Tom, of Columbus.
He also leaves one granddaughter,
Miss Neva Mae Tom; one brother,
Charles C. Harlan; and five sisters,
Mrs. Eva Peairs, Miss Anna Harlan,
Mrs. Louada Frame, Mrs Hattie
Frame and Mrs. Mary Reed, all Of
Rural Dale and vicinity. One broth
er, John Harlan, is deceased His
second marriage was to Clara E.
Hartley. She passed away Dec "a,
1885. Since her death the deceased
had for the most part made his
home with his son here, and brother
and sisters Of Rural Dale. He was
a relative of Otis Harlan, of Holly
wood, Calf, famed as an actor. The
deceased was good honest, hon.
orable citizen, who had many
friends. For many years he had
been member of the I. o. o. F.
lodge, first at Rural Dale, and after
that lodge consolidated with Valley
lodge, No. 36 Of this place, was a
member Of the local order. He was
also member Of the Rural Dale M.
E. church
Funeral services will be held this
morning at 10 O'Clock, here at the
Harry Harlan home. Interment in
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
WIDOW OF FORMER SHERIFF
C. HI. JOHNSON DIES HERE

Mrs. Jennie A. Johnson, So. wild
ow of former Sheriff Charles H
Johnson, passed from this life Sun
day morning, July "a, at $40
o'clock, here at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles M. Whit
aker. Death was due to paralysis.
she having suffered a stroke in ear
ly summer. For the past 10 weeks
she had been completely Daralyzed.
Mrs. Johnson's maiden name was
Jennie A. Boutwell,, and she was
born July II, 1852, in Erie county,
Pa. Her marriage to Charles H.
Johnson was solemnized July 12,
1878, at Spartansburg, Pa. Later
they lived at Butler, Pa, and also
at Karns City, Pa. Many years ago
they moved to this county, where
Mr. Johnson was engaged in the oil
business. He was also one of the
stockholders and promoters of the
Stockport mill. In 1910 he was
elected sheriff of Morgan county,
serving two terms. His death, from
apoplexy, occurred Feb. s, 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson were the par
ents of two children, DR.. Fred c.
Johnson, who died July 81, 1887,
and Mildred, wife of Charles NJ
Whitaker of this place. She also
leaves seven grandchildren--Charles
and Thomas Johnson of Pennsyl-
vania; Mrs. Alice Janet Hoch Of
Portsmouth; Pearl, Charles and
William Whitaker of the Whitaker
home, and Miss Berta Whitaker,
Philadelphia, Pa; and one great
grandchild
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Paul l. Wachs, of the Malta M.
E. church, were held at the Whit
aker home, Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock Pail bearers were c. NJ.
Whitaker, Fred D. Coulson, c. E.
Dougan and Perl, Charles and Will
liam Whitaker. Burial was in Nc
COnnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
JOHN HI. GRANDSTAFF DIES
LIVED % DAYS WITHOUT FOOD

John H. Grandstaff, we'll known
farmer of Bristol township, whose
illness has been noted in this pa
per, passed away Tuesday evening
at $40 o'clock. Since May IA, he
had been critically ill with heart
trouble and ulcers of the stomach.
For 29 days he had taken no nour-
ishment-said to be by doctors a
well nigh record. Mr.. Grandstaff
was born in Muskingum county, and
on April Is, was his 73rd birthday.
For more than so years he had
made Bristol township his home.
His wife who was Sadie Hardesty,
survives. He also leaves one son,
James Grandstaff, who holds posi-
ton with the U. S. department of
agriculture, and is located at Fort
Wingate, N NJ He and his wife
came a month ago to assist in the
care of his father. The deceased
also leaves step-daughter, Miss
Thelma McKitrick, of the home, and
a half-brother, Joseph Grandstaff,
OF West Virginia. A sister, Margaret
Moore, is deceased. Mr.. Grandstaff
was a hard working, industrious
fdrmer-a good citizen, and held in
high esteem by many friends and
acquaintances. He was a member
of the Bristol Presbyterian church,
and Of Bristol grange
The funeral services which will
be private, will be held this after
noon at 2 o'clock, at the home, with
Rev. Chas. A. Caller, officiating.
Interment will be made in Bristol
cemetery. Friends are invited to
call at the home up until noon, to-
day, Thursday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
PASSING OF s. W. GARDNER

Samuel w. Gardner, well known
resident Of this place, passed away
Saturday morning, July %, at 10
o'clock. He had been in failing
health for more than two yenrs, the
nature OF his illness not being full
ly understood He was born Oct.
20, 1878, in Hancock county, w.
Va. For 80 years, and up until the
time of his death, he was salesman
for the William Mann company, a
Pa. On Nov. 6, 1929, he was united
in marriage with Miss Woodic
Chambers, daughter of the late J.
A. Chambers and wife of this place.
Since their marriage they made the
twin cities their home. His
wife survives. The deceased was
member of the local Rotary club.
the local Methodist Episcopal
Corinthian lodge, No. Ill.
F. & A. NJ, the r. A. M, Scottish
Rite and the Antioch Temple
Shrine, all of Dayton, and OF the u
c. T, He was very especially inter-.
ested in the Rotary club. The de-
ceased was of kindly, friendly
and leaves many warm
friends. Sunday evening at 1880
o'clock, Masonic funeral services
we're held, under auspices of Cor
lnthian lodge, No. Ill, F.. & A. M.
Funeral rites were held Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the home
with the deceaSed's pastor, Rev.
Russell H. Hoy, officiating. Inter
ment was in the McConnelsvilIe
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
NATIVE OF MALTA NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR OF TEXAS

As stated in this paper last week
w. Lee O'Daniel, who was born in
Malta, is q candidate for the gov
ernorsnfp OF the state OF Texas.
There were IL candidates in the pri.
mary which was held Saturday, and
ne received a majority OF all votes
cast, which nominates him without
run-off, which is necessary when
candidate does not receive =
clear majority. In Texas the nomf-
nation on the Democratic ticket fl
tantamount to election.
O'Daniel is a Fort Worth -four
broker. He made spectacular pri-
mary campaign with "hillbiliy''
band. His platform was the golden
rule and ten commandments. He
advocates a $50 pension for all per-
sons over 65; industrialization oe
Texas and an advisory council for
the governor.
ODaniel was born in Malta, O..
March IL. 1892. His father was 4
factory worker. When young boy
the family moved to farm near
Arlington, Kan. He attended school
at that place, and business college
Ill Hutchinson, Kan, and was a
newsDoy delivering papers for the
Kansas City Star, befores classes.
Later he lived for time In New Or
leans. In July 1925, he went to
Fort Worth, Tex, as sales manager
Tor -four concern, and later form
ed a company of his own. which he
heads, and it was through adver-
tising his "hillbilly" -four. with his
band over the radio that he first at
tracted attention. He first announce
ed his candidacy sort as joke, and
asked those who favored him as q
candidate to write him a postal.
Ine response was so great that he
decided to be an active candidate.
On June 80, 1917 he married
Miss Merle Butcher in Hutchinson,
Kan. They have three children,
named Pat, Mike and Mollie-be-
cause he said l wanted the names to
be Irish and short. The candidate
IL tall, heavy built, black haired,
and possesses a smile, and person.
ality that readily makes fsiends.
He was president Of the Fort Worth,
Tex, chamber of commerce in 1893,
but has never held an elective Of
fee.
He is a member Of the Christian
church and Of the Masonic order.
While there has not been found
the official record OF O'Daniels
birth here, there does not seem to
be any question but that he was
born in Malta. His father was a
relative of the late Mrs. VIM.
James, whose maiden name was
O'Daniel. 1t is stated the candi-
dates mother was twice married.
Her maiden name was Ann Thomp-
son, niece OF w. l. Thompson of
Wolf Creek. Her first husband was
VIM. Earich, brother of James r.
Earich of Union township, who was
the grandfather of Misses Gather
inc and Edna Earich, of Malta. 1t
is stated that Jasper Thompson of
Hemlock is brother of the candi-
dates mother.
1t is stated O'Daniel has written
IS poems and the lyrics for more
han 200 songs. One of his favorites
IS 'Please Pass the Biscuits, Pap
py,' to the tune of 81 Like Noun
ain Music.''
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
COLONEL e. G.. JONES TO
RETIRE IN OCTOBER

DR.. Clyde Jones, colonel in the u.
S army, is now on four months
leave of absence, and then will re-
turn to Washington, D. c., where
ne will receive his discharge, which
he asked for some months ago, af-
ter having completed 81 years SER
vice. During the most Of the COM
ing four months Colonel Jones and
wife will be at their place at Rokeby
Lock-the "Unity Farm" They are
undermining the house, which in
years past was a tavern. 1t is not
their intention to change the ap-
pearance of the front Of the house,
but very little, other than to install
the type of windows it had when
first built. The rear Of the prop
erty will be completely remodeled,
and all modern convenlences in
stalled
During the 81 years Col. Jones
has been in the United States army,
he has been stationed at various
points in the United States, and was
also in Alaska, and saw service
abroad during the World war. How
ever in more recent years he has
been for the most part, at Washing.
ton, D. c., where he is chief of f.
nance and supply in the surgeon
generals office He is in the medi-
cal department and buys all medi-
cal supplies for the army Five
years ago DR.. Jones was promoted
to the rank of colonel.
Col. Jones has served under four
surgeon generals-General Gorgas,
General Ireland, General Patterson
and General Reynolds.
DR.. Jones could have remained In
the service until he reached 65
years, but he chose to retire now in
order that he and his wife nigh:
enpoy the more, several years OF
travel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
MISS MORGAN COUNTY TO
BE SELECTED

On the nights of Aug. 8 and 10
here in the opera house, about SO
beautiful young ladies from all
parts of the county will compete in
what is known as the merchants
beauty parade, for each young lady
will represent a business concern.
The contestants will be beautifully
gowned wearing evening clothing,
and the banner of the flrm they will
represent. The contest will be judg-
ed by out of town judges there
fore each contestant is equal The
winner Miss Morgan County will re-
ceive the beautiful loving cup now
on display in the Baker jewelry
window, the title of the county, and
will at a future date compete in the
Miss Ohio state contest. The mer-
chants are lending their cooperation
by sponsoring an entry and already
over rs local business men and
women have selected the one to rep
resent them in the beauty parade.
This idea has been carried on all
over the state and only last week
Miss Noble County was chosen and
she with her two maids OF honor
will be hOnored guests at this ar
rangement.
Interest is running high as to the
outcome for Morgan county really
has many beautiful girls and with
the display OF interest on the part of
the BUSINESS concerns the success
of the undertaking is more than as
sured. The Patterson's men store
will take this time to demonstrate
their attitude toward the young ele-
ment of the community not only by
sponsoring an entry, but they will
also give the boy friend of Miss
Morgan County a beautiful surprise
gift =
Next weeks paper will carry all
names of everyone connected in any
way with the beauty parade, and all
details pertaining to same, but the
question everyone is asking at this
time is who will be Miss Morgan
County.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
THE ROUND THE WORLD
FLIGHT CLUB

For the past six weeks 81 boys
and girls of the county have been
taking imaginary airplane flights IN
connection with the summer read
ing club sponsored by the Kate Love
Simpson Library. OF this number,
Al were registered at the Simpson
Library, 21 at the Stockport Ii
brary, and 20 at Chesterhill. The
Round the World Flight club will
close Aug. 6, with party at the IL
brary for all the club members. The
party for those at the Chesterhill Ii
brary will be held Aug. S at Ches-
terhill, and for those at the Stock
port library, Aug. 4, at Stockport.
At the party those who have COM
pleted the course will receive a
reading pilots license. Those who
have not yet finished, may do so
any time up to the hour of the par
ty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
DIR. DELMER FLETCHER, JR.,
RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

The following was taken from a
Bakersfield, Calf, paper, Of recent
date, and will be read with inter-
est by those who remember the par
ents of DR.. Delmer F. Fletcher, jr.
His father, Dr. Delmer I. Fletcher,
was McConnelsville boy and grad
uated from M. & NJ high school.
He is brother of Mrs. Etha Erwin
Bradshaw, CT Columbus, and son
of the late l.. L. Fletcher and wife.
DR. Delmer F. Fletcher, the son
of DR.. and Mrs. D. I. Fletcher, 23O
Eighteenth street, Bakersfield, Cali
fornia, has received a national
award for research work done for
the Promotion OF Dentistry for
Children He is the first student
from the University of California
dental college to receive this honor
presented by the American society
for the promotion Of dentistry for
children. The award was made for
research work that will be incor-
porated in the scientific exhibits at
the national dental society conven-
tion and at the Golden Gate inter-
national exposition at San Fran
cisco.
DR.. Fletcher was graduated from
the U. c. dental college this spring
with high honors. He received his
doctor of dental surgery and bach
elor of science degrees and a first
lieutenantship in the army reserve
corps. He is a member of the den
tai honor society and was grand
master of the Psi Omega fraternity.
He recently passed the state
board examination and is now in
Oakland, Calf, where he joins the
dental staff of the Alameda hospital
to specialize in surgery"
DR.. Delmer F.. Fletcher who left
McConnelsyille many years ago, has
three sons and all are pursuing den-
tistry. The eldest, Harry Lee, is
assisting his father in his office;
the second, DR.. Delmer, jr., is the
one who has just graduated, and the
Edwin, finishes his den
tai course next year at the same
school, the University of Califor-
MIA
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
LEO r. HARRISON WINS HONORs

Friends Of Mr.. Leo Harrison, who
is attending school at Ohio Uniyer-
sity, are happy to learn that he has
been extended an invitation to be-
come member of Kappa Delta Pi.
Kappa Delta Pi is a national So
city for the recognition Of high
scholarship attainment Of men and
women whose work has been pri-
marily in the field Of education.
Mr.. Harrison is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. r. C.. Harrison of Union
township. He is graduate of
Ringgold high school, and taught in
the township for seven years before
going to Rose Farm where he has
been teaching for the past Ave
years. AS a teacher he has made 4
worthy contribution through char
acter and scholarship to the schools
Of Rose Farm and with his keen
sense of human values he has beea
interested in all the affairs Of the
community where he is held in high
regard. He is one of Morgan scOun-
tys outstanding teachers and we
predict for him successful future
in his chosen profession.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
BROWN.MANLY PLOW co. DI.
RECTORS AND OFFICERS

The Brown-Manly Plow company
chose directors, Wednesday, for the
ensuing year as follows: Dr. J. e.
Brown, Columbus; J. H. Brown,
Cleveland; Atty A. A. Porter,
GAINESVILLE; w. G. Barrell, Indian
apolis, Ind; S. N. Manly, Fred c.
Manly, F. A. He'll, Malta, and R. X.
Brown, McConnelsville. Officers:
S. N. Manly, president; DR.. J. E.
Brown, vice president; w. C. Bar
rell, sales manager; F.. A. He'll, Sec
retary; r. K. Brown, treasurer;
George Ralston, production man
ager; Fred Manly, factory superin-
tendent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
I. O. o. F. INSTALLATION

Monday evening officers for Val
ley lodge, No. SO, 1. O. 0. F., were
installed by F. S. McInturf, D. D. G..
NJ, and staff, as follows: A. s.
Cramblit, N. G.: Jas. Vanostsr, jr.,
v. c.; A. l.. Smith, r. S. N. G.; w.
E. Johnson, L. S. N. c.; Henry Har-
mer, L. S. v. G.; John Martin. r. s.
v. c.; Everett Ethel, R. S. S.; W..
E. Stallsmith, l.. S. s.; Jno. Carder.
warden: H. J. Leggett. chaplain;
c. H. Roberts, I. G.; M. E. Archer,
o. G. Exemplification of the degree
OF Friendship was enjoyed by the
large number of members present.
Refreshments were served
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL TO
MRS. MARGARET HOOPER

Mrs. Margaret Hooper, S3, vel
known resident Of this place, was
claimed by death Monday evening
at 4:55 O'Clock, here at the home
of her son, C. N. Hooper. Death
was the result of injuries she sus-
taif1ed in fall, at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Ronald Cor
don, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hoop.
er had gone to the home of her
granddaughter to attend birthday
dinner, given by Mrs. Gordon and
her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Hoop
er, In honor Of Mrs. Gordon's moth
er, Mrs. G. N. Hooper While
descending the stairs there Mrs.
Hooper fell--just short distance,
and while no bones were broken,
she was injured internally, and suf-
fered much pain. A doctor was
called and pronounced her condition
very serious, since she had suf-
fered internal injuries.
Mrs. Hoopers was daughter of
the late Adam B. and Martha Mil
Ter Barclay, and was born in Noble
county, north Of Caldwell. Later
the family moved to Guernsey coun-
ty, and from there to Bristol town
ship, first to the farm now owned
by Harry Henderson, and later the
place owned by w. o. Workman
was their home.
On Jan. 27, 1875, she was united
in marriage with w. Scott Hooper.
They continued to make Bristol
township their home until 1906,
when they moved to Malta town.
ship, on what is known as the John
Mercer place, where they resided un-
til after the death of the deceRsed's y
husband in 1917. For the past. 20
years Mrs. Hooper had made Nc
Connelsville her home and for the
past eight years she resided with her
son, where her death occurred. Sur
viving are two sOns-C. N. Hooper
Of this place, and w. C. Hooper Of
Lancaster; eight grandchildren, and
five great grandchildren; two half
brothers, Lester Barclay Of Cleve-
land, and J. L. Barclay, near Rural
Dale; and two half-sisters, Mrs.
Finley Culver Of Duncan Falls, and
Mrs. Stanley Huffman, East Fulton
ham. Two daughters are deceased
Matte, wife Of w. F. wilkins, who
died in 1896, and Leota, wife of
Carl F. Drake passed away in 1911.
Sisters of the deceased are the late
Mrs. Nancy Boggs, Mrs. Susan Sher-
idan, and Mrs. Mary Barclay, and
four brothers and sisters died In
early childhood. The late Judge A.
B. Barclay Of Twin Falls, Ida, and
O. r. Barclay were half-brothers;
and half-sisters deceased were Eliza
beth, wife OF T. Wilson Henderson,
and Itol Ruth, wife of Rev. John
McGregor.
Mrs. Hooper was a good, home
loving woman, who was keenly de-
voted to her family. She was a.
member of the Bristol Presbyterian
church.
Last rites for Mrs. Hooper were
held Wednesday afternoon. Fol-
lowing brief services at the home,
the body was taken to the Bristol
Presbyterian church for further SER
vices. Rev. Alvin N. Grove was the
minister. Pail bearers
were the six grandchildren--George,
James, Ross, Robert and Charles
Hooper and Lewis H. Drake. Inter-
ment was in Bristol cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
BOB WALCOTT SWEETENS
THE PRESIDENT

In a communication here to the
probate judges office, concerning a
certain record on file, Bob Walcott,
son OF the late Captain F. E. Wal
colt and Franette Hart Walcott,
states that he is located at Crockett,
Calf, and is employed by the
Hawaiian Sugar Refining Corp,
which is said to be the largest and
most modern sugar refinery in the
world. Walcott was chosen to make
up a 10 pound lump Of sugar, to be
presented to President Roosevelt on
his recent visit to California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-07-28
DIR. III. III. SCOTT ADDRESSES
LOCAL ROTARIANS

DR.. H. H. Scott was the Rotary
club speaker. at the regular weekly
meeting held last Friday evening at
the Kennebec hotel. He spoke most
Interestingly Of the recent extern
cive motor trip he and his wife
took, in which they visited many OF
the southern states. old Mexico, and
the Pacific coast, and many other Of
the western states. Ward, T. Van
Orman. who won several national
and International balloon races, Of
Akron, was among the guests pres-
ent ct the meeting. ee..