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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

Miss Mary Arlena Eastridge,
Of Clifton, who recently spent
several months in Draughon's
Business college at Winston-Sal-
EN-, has been home for some time
taking 4 rest Her many friends
are glad to learn she has re-
turned to her school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

''The state is confronted with
the necessity of calling upon stu
dents of institutions of higher
Tearing to make larger contribu-
tons in the form of tuition charg-
es, much as we may regret that
course.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

A number of thefts have been
in the Beaver Creek
community this week. Among
them was that of 20 chickens
from Mrs. r. w. Hardin and
quantity of meat from J. o.
Goodman's.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

largest sum for national defense
in the nations time history
81, SOC, $4,000, of which he said
$1,319,558,000 actually would be
spent during the year-to build
a vast fleet of war planes, con-
tinue the naval construction pro-
gram, increase naval personnel
and finance the army and navy
generally.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

visit during the holidays. Prom
ises to return some time in Jan
uary to follow up the unpaid
pledges made to the health de-
partment.
"FolloWing this measle flare
with it's unusual demands for
early and late travel, the two
day of Christmas holidays were
much welcomed and sincerely ap-
preciated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12
Mrs. DeBerry
Hurt In Wreck

Mrs. Georgia DeBerry, of North
Wilkesboro, had wreck last
Thursday as she was returning
from taking Mr.. DeBerry to his
work in the eastern part of the
state. Her car skidded on the
west pavement, and overturned.
Mrs. DeBerry was pinned be-
meath the car for some time be-
fore help arrived. She suffered
an injury to her back and a cut
lip. 80
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-12

"The results of the state ad.
vertising program have been sat.
isfactory. I predict that If
less than 10 years the tourist bus.
mess will be worth more to the
state than the tobacco and cotton
combined.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
9Th GRADE COMMENCEMENT

I. The NJ. & M. eighth grade COM
mencement was held Thursday af.
ternoon in the high school auditor
ium. The program follows: Invo-
cation, Rev. G. l.. Tennell; chorus,
Beautiful Ohio, Long Long Trail;
reading, Marie Wilson; violin solo,
Stanley Strahl; reading, Eleanor
Smith; piano solo, Mary Jean Fin
ley; reading, Gladys Parsons; mu-
sical reading, Wilma Mcdonald;
reading, Carol Warne; trombone
duet, Phoebe Sears and Kathleen
Schroats; class address,. Growing
Up," Rev. G. L. Tennell, pastor Nc
Connelsville M. E. church; presenta-
ton of diplomas, Supt. James M.
Turner; benediction, Rev. G.. L.
Tennell.
The two schools had an equal
number of eighth graders" 1t is
the smallest class McConnelsville
grade has had for a long time.
Names of McConnelsvifle graduates
follow: Mary Johnson, Marilyn Mil
ler, Wilma Mcdonald, Joy Micks,
Norma Robb, Eleanor Smith, Kath-
leen Smith, Ethel Smith, Betty Sill
vus, Katherine Vanoster, Carol
Warne, Betty Wilson, Marie Wilson,
Dorothy Best, Robert Adrean, JUL
ius Bozman, Russell Henderson,
George Huck, Delmar Miller, Wen
deli Murray, Jerry Rudolph and
George Showalter
Malta grades: Ben Almendinger,
Lee Eldon Cheffey, Richard Gaines,
Jas. Massey, Glenn Norris, Dale Rol-
lison, Stanley StrahL Gerald Van
oster, Rica Archer, Regena Camp
bell, Gladys Cramblit, Josephine
Demster, Marjorie Drake, Mary Jean
Finley, Mary Glass, Dollie Mark.
Ina McGrew, Gladys Parsons, Kath-
leen Schroats, Phoebe Sears, Bonnie
Fischer and Forrest Keel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
VI. & M. ALUMNI BANQUET

Activities of the M. & M. school
year were brought to close Friday
evening with the annual alumni ban
quet, pronounced che of the most
successful in years. For the first
time the dinner, prepared and serv-
ed by Mrs. l. G. Young, assisted by
home economics girls was served in
the high school auditorium. Ap~
proximately 900 guests enjoyed the
two course menu, which was served
at tables decorated with white and
gold, and lighted by candles in the
colors of the graduating class.
A short business session followed
the dinner, including the reading OF
the MINUTES by Mrs. Edward Perk-
ins, secretary, and the reading of a
letter of greeting from Harry V. Me-
Lucas of Lewisburg, Pa, member
of the graduating class of 1909 AT
this time the suggestion of Presi-'
dent Ronald Gordon that the alumni
association sponsor Christmas
dance this year to assist in financing
next years banquet and for the BEN
eft of alumni who were unable to
attend the annual banquet, was very
favorably received by the entire as
sociation. Mr.. Gordon welcomed the
class with an appropriate talk to|
which Roy Clifford, honor student,
made a fitting reply. Miss Emma
Lee Stewart, class advisor, introduce
ed the class individually.
Hon. X. G. Ray, superintendent of
the GAINESVILLE schools, and an M. & |
M. alumnus, was chief speaker. Mr..
Ray declared that one should think |
Of tomorrow as challenge and that
health and character We're prime
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
UNTUSTLY TAXED

We have been of the opinion for time that before
becomes law legality should first be determined by
rather than wait until individual at his
brings have tested Let example: The
Ohio sales law does collect food Candy
classed food and sales had been collected it, which
thousands dollars yearyphaps close
half million No doubt vendors of candy have been
rested and compelled fine for collecting sales
candy day dealer candy food
classed sales should be collected it. He brought
and held that candy food hence
subject sales and the higher sustained that de-
cson This shows that millions of bought candy and
paid sales should have been required to do
We have often wondered how have paid fines and
been for law violations when the law
which they arrested had been thoroughly tested
court would have been found unconstitutional?
1t takes moneyots of into courtand rather than do
people their fines When pays fine should be
because he guilty of constitutional violation otherwise
crime
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
CLY REUNION

AS has been their custom for sew.
eral years, members of the late Mr..
and Mrs. T. P. ely family enjoyed
their annual reunion May 30, which
was held here at the home OF Mrs.
Ella ely Mendel Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Ulrey,
mabel Cly), Miss Stella ely, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard ely, Mr.. and Mrs.
William ely and daughters Jane and
Virginia, and Miss Virginia's friend
Joseph Mulienberger, Mr.. and Mrs,
j. E. Phillips (Grace Cly) and their
daughter, Mrs. Hollis Dunning, and
husband, all of Columbus; Mrs. P.
w. Bauman Jessie Cly) of Lancas-
ter.
This is all OF the ely brothers
and sisters with the exception OF
Carl ely, of Columbus, who could
not be present on account of his
work. Carlos Ulrey and family of
Pennsylvania, who usually attend
these reunions were not present this
year, as he and his wife are attend.
ing the Worlds fair at New York.
Philip Bauman and wife of Cleve-
land were also absent as was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Phil.
lips of Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
Pennsville
Townsend Meeting


Atty Lantz of Crooksville will be
the speaker at the Townsend meet
ing, which will be held Friday ev-
ening, June 2, at the l. O.. O. F.
hall, Pennsville. Mr.. Lantz is we'll
educated man and very able
speaker, and will be prepared to an
swer any questions anyone might
have in mind. Everyone invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hooper and
son and Mrs. James Dougan and
daughter, of Columbus, spent the
week end with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Snearly visit
ed from Friday until Tuesday with
relatives in Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curt McInturf and
children of New Marshfield spent
the week end with their parents,
John McInturf and wife and Lawson
Geddes and wife.
Penn Rebekah lodge will meet
this Thursday evening. Officers and
members of the team are urged to
be present as there will be practice
after lodge.
Mrs. Emily Kinsey of Chesterhill
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Worth Hilaman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gardner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Frederickson and
daughter Marjory of Chicago, Mr..
and Mrs. Jap Hiatt and Mrs. En-
NETT Williams of Chesterhill, were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Hiatt, and were callers at the Geo.
Kennard home in the forenoon.
Mrs Ethel Metcalf and baby OF
near Chesterhill are visiting her
father. John Ellis.
Harold Koker of Cincinnati spent
over the week end with his wife
here.
Mr.. and Mrs Evan Glass of Co.
lumbus were over Sunday visitors
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
FIREMEN'S QUICK RESPONSE

Twice last the frmen responded calls for assistance
in drownngs another time help wreck the north
river Road The remens calls prompt with eff
Stockport while searching for
the body of the young college student who had drowned the fire.
much danger of losing their lives What fine
how could along without AS has
been stated the members of the fire give their services
gratis and only drop their work and give of their
render aid.
this would that while the public
heed request rmen, still there
few who do seeming take the position that they have
much right the public the hremen In
this they have the right oway all times
vehicles should pull
the curb quickly possible and pedestrians should also watch
their
S. Don't forget that the hremen collecting cancelled
sales
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

M. & M. high school commence
ment exercises-the climax of
the school year, were held last
Thursday evening in the M. e NJ,
high school auditorium. The men,
bers of the class--the largest in the
history of M. & NJ, in dark red caps
and gowns, with tassels of white on
the caps-carrying out the high
school c@aOrs, were seated on the
stage, the front of which was decor
ated with spring flowers and green
cry. Preceding the exercises the
high school orchestra, under the di-
rection of Mrs. Twyla Edwards, mu-
sic supervisor, rendered several Sc
lections, and also played two Other
during the exercises. The
invocation was by Rev. Glenn L.
pastor Of the local M. E..
church, Superintendent James M.
Turner introduced the speaker, DR..
H. X. Eversull, president of Mariet-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

ia college.
The speaker took as his subject,
"The Quest of Life He stated the
best things in life are obtained
through work, and doing that work
we'll, and in which should be found
the greatest enjoyment. He also
emphasized that sociability occupies
a high place. "Be friendly he
said-''make friends and keep them
be true to your friends-there is
real joy in friendship; cooperate
with others and work together for
the betterment of your community.
Personal service in giving ones self
for others is one of the highest and
best things anyone can do"
In presenting the class, high
school principal, Mrs. Evelyn T. But
ton spoke of it being the largest
class in the history of M. & M.-but
remarked that quantity was not all,
since it had quality as we'll, and she
introduced some Of the outstanding
pupils First was Roy Clifford, who
not only stood high during all four
years in NJ & NJ, but was winner of
the senior scholarship test in the
county, and also received honorable
mention in the state senior scholar
ship test. Miss Irma Stewart won
second honors and Miss Jane White
third Others who stood high were
Robert Finley, Dolores Drake, Har-
old Eugene Smith, Pearl Patterson,
Mary Elizabeth Henery, Helen An
guish, Carol Murray and Billy
White. Those of the National Hon
or Society were those already nam
ed, and also Jack Bell, John Ander-
son and Ralph Broedel.
Those voted in National athletic
association included Robert Tom
baugh, John Anderson, Howard
Lawrence, Dick Roberts and Billy
White. Mrs. Button also presented
the three faculty medals. The first
on scholarship to Roy Clifford; Sec
ond, most distinguished athlete, to
Robert Tombaugh, and the third,
outstanding musician, to Muriel
Winegardner ,r.t
The diplomas we're presented by
Mrs. Mary Hammond, vice president
of the M. & NJ board of education,
who stated that the diplomas were a
testimonial of what the pupils have
done, and in behalf of the board OF
education, extended to the class con-
gratulations and best wishes. The
benediction by Rev. Tennell, con-
cluded the exercises.
AS stated, first honOrs in the class
went to Roy Clifford. He is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Clifford of East
Bloom; the second honOrs to Miss
Irma Stewart, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Stewart, also of East
Bloom, and Miss Jane White, who
took third honors, is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. White of this
nIace
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

requisites in getting along in the
world. Personal service, helping
others, he said, is the greatest satls-
faction in life. Concluding his re-
marks, Mr.. Ray said, one can learn
all that is necessary about living
with his fellow man at home; that II
is not necessary to leave your home
community to learn how to live.
The evening was concluded with
dancing to the music of the Colos-
scum orchestra, sParkersburg mu-
sical organization which proved so
popular that it played more than an
hour overtime, by request. gst
Officers elected for next year IN
accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the nominating committee
were: Paul Heron, president; Miss
Helen J. Lynn, vice president; Mrs.
Harry A. Phillips, sec'y, and Fran
els Kraps, treasurer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
BAND CONCERT

A treat is in store for lovers OF
band music in Malta-NcConnelsville
June S, at 7:45 p. M. At M. & M
high school auditorium M. & NJ. high
school band will give joint concert
with New Lexington high school
band. The program will consist OF
modern and classical music, with
solos, trios and specially numbers to
add variety. Four ensemble num-
bers by all members of both bands
will be part of the program.
The concert wili be presented un-
der the direction of Mr.. Allan
Conn, assisted by Mrs. Edwards. Mr..
Conn has been employed for the last
two years here in our schools as in
strumental teacher one day week.
During the school year lessons are
given free Of charge to pupils who
wish to study band instruments.
During the past school year a num-
ber of the members &C the II. q; n.
band have avafled themselves Of this
splendid opportunity Of free fnstruc-
ton. These members who were
able to do advanced work will assist
New Lexington band in some. diff
cult concert numbers in the pro-
gram. The young people so partic-
ipatfng are Rodman Ralston, Carol
Murray, Martha Turner, Kathleen
Schroats, Phoebe Sears and Muriel
Winegardner.
The purpose Of this band concert
is to create more interest in the
study Of the band instruments and
to acQuaint the community with
what we are trying to do in our
school to encourage their study. We
are sure that there are many talent
ed children in our community who
should be studying an instrument,
but are not doing SO, because the
parents are unacquainted with the
low cost OF instruction. At this con-
cert the M. G. NJ band hopes to
reach all such people in the com
munity. fl
Mr.. Otto B. Heaton Of Columbus,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
GOOD RADIANCE TO A LANDMARK

Another landmark removed lamented Justice Pierce
Butler of the Supreme Court his colleagues decided that the
of federal judges is subject income
Landmark right But of those landmarks which, in the
classic maapropm had "al the earmarks of an eyesore
We think far better landmark is the naortys view
Justice Frankfrter Judges citizens
and such from sharing with their fellow citizens
the material burden of Government whose Constitution and
they charged administering Coubus Citizen
An awful howl because President Roosevelt has
appoint the with liberal views,
such Justice Franuter Since the has become liberal
has interpreted that employees salaries those who
hold positions under the subject
and don't hear complaining that in holding they
doing anything radcabut the other hand they to be
interpreting the Constitution should rather than basng de-
cisions upon Conservative Justice
Pierce Butler has
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
TAXATION IN u. S. AND ABROAD

1t human find fault with lot and to grow and
complain especially when But when learn that
other complain should
ease our sore spots Just thinking of the income
this and what would should be involved
another We like Engnds with Americas
and might also add that there also lower In that
individuals will forthwith, basic individual
tax which translated into American money
37c the dollar.
The taxing incomes England incomes of
S625 compared with starting point of 81 500 for single
and $1,000 for married here) typical Britishe
red but without children making $4,000 will pay income
of $500
The higher income brackets will be taxed $237S $4,000
5000 $4,000 forth Automobile will
ton be hard hit the of 30 having
on his alone, of S185 year!
Often has been said that Americans do know what
alton compared with their fellows the Particularly
this pointed in Germany Britain
however has long had far those applying
American Now she will finance ornaments
through higher levied before the prospect
greater
Remember that the above figures income
taxes oniy-and does include other kinds of
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

in a lecture on "The Advantages of
Musical Training says Teach a
boy to blow a horn, and he won t
blow a safe"
Tickets for the concert may be
purchased from any band member,
or may be bought at the door on the
evening of the concert. 3"
We will have new stadium for
our athletic events this fall We
want a good band to add enthusiasm
and color to our athletic contests.
A band is only as good as it's weak
est member. These boys and girls
need the encouragement of the
whole community. Malta-McCon-
nelsville are you behind, us?-Mrs.
Twyla Edwards, Music Supervisor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

of relatives here and Cheneyville.
Mrs. Bernard Click and daughters.
Of Killbuck are spending the week
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Martin of
Stewart and Miss Mary Grace An
derson of Marietta were visitors of
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Anderson over
the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs r. D. Hiatt of CO.
lumbus spent Monday and Tuesday
with his sister, Mrs. Anna Mercer,
and husband.
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wilson Of
Philippi, w. Va, spent over, Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chass
Wilson.
Emmett Hooper and lady friend
of Newark spent Sunday at Jesse
Hooper's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
granddaughter Madolyn Hilaman
left last Friday for a visit with
their son Clyde and wife and their
niece Mrs. Louise Leslie and family
of Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delford Hambel of
Union township are the parents of
son born May 25 This is their 18th
child.
,- Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Shook (Virgone Miller) of Malta
township, May 26, daughter, NAM
ed Judith Faye. On the same day
a daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Scott of Windsor township.
Corwin Parsons who is i'll with
scarlet fever, is recovering.
Mrs. Laura Pidgeon and daughter
Mrs. Hattie Adrean of New Concord
spent from Sunday until Tuesday at
the formers home here.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G.. Dougan and
daughters Ruth and Rita of Column
bus were over the week end visitors
here.
Alumni Banquet
Penn high school alumni associa-
ton held it's annual banquet in the
high school auditorium, Saturday,
evening, May 27. The room was at
tractively decorated in the alumni
colors, pink and white, and large
crowd enjoyed the evening. Harlan
Martin of Stewart very ably acted
as POSTMASTER, and number OF
very fine toasts were given. Atty
and Mrs. F. S. Doudna furnished
music during the dinner hour. Off
GERS chosen for the coming year are
as follows: President, D. c.. Par
sons; vice pres, Juanita Giles;'
sec'y. Helen Dougan; treas, TulI
Startling.
Kathryn Hooper is spending two
weeks in Columbus visiting her
brother Howard and family. Mr..
Hooper will graduate next month
from the o. S. U. of civil engineer
ing department.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
The Morgan County Democrat McConnesve Thursday
HISTORY OF BRISTOL TOWNSHIP

Before long publication Of the history
Bristol township c. Ray who has been gathering
data and writing into history for about 10 The history is
complete and of length that will take long time
township outstanding township of the
respects and its history should be interesting not
only those living Bristol township have lived in but
many we'll Through publication, it will become val
liable part of the permanent records of the
We will publish have and Will state that
those who this valuable clip the
tcles they appear them since intention to
publish this history booklet fornn of such length that
it would make fair sized book
We would readers of this who have friends
who would be this history who do take
this paper subscriptions order
OF it, that of the which 1t
will appear be furnished for limited time only.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

NJ gaduated that WPA workers
the audience that through WPA the auditorium where he
speaking posbe that of those the
drove roads improved by WPA that
those from the cities going the passed
result of the WPA
parked their machines place made by WPA that thou
sands of schools throughout the country have received WPA
sstance another
We might just well get straight that many people of this
locality living largely either directly indirectly WPA;
and this community different from Others only respect
that less dependent WPA than in most places We
foregoing remind people that all benehtng
through WPA that unjust and unfair to hold WPA workers
dcule and that WPA employment just hon
work. and there good people
on WPA as in any other class of labor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
AN OUT OF PLACE REMARK

The speaker here Thursday used
WA workers symbol of azines and dleness The
did not inspire applause We arguing but
lazlnss deness and Sinking of duty WPA workers.
perhaps many OF them are trying by and draw their money
with as little work possible But why confne
ers Does not the thing hold good with all
are good WPA workers who do and better
get PAID there others who practically nothing
not nd the same thing pupils? Some do
work than the standard Of the school college requebut
majority of them through with possible With
clerks in the stores mechanics college clear
class of workers.
Speaking Of the WPA wonder the speaker realized that
had not been for WRA perhaps half the members
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01
Thanks All Friends

I wish to thank everyone who sent
me handkerchiefs, flowers, letters,
or rememb bered me in any way dur
ing my recent illness. All were
greatly preciated.-Mrs. Ella Rob-
ertS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-06-01

{DebonoiY Lucius Beebs is unique omongl
Broadway columnists on two counts Hes
considered Americas number one male fdsh-
ion plate and combines the habits OF the
night owl with those OF the lork. Shown otI
lhis desk at the New York Herald Tribune
lbnqht and euly in the morning Beebe is
checking proofs Of hrs popular column. This
New York" On his wrist is the newest wrin-
fkle in mems timepeces. q Gruen verithin.
|thinnest wrist wotch in the world. This slim
gold wotch (inset) times the octive doy OF
lone OF the busiest men in America. avs