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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
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Paul Crosses into Europe, Acts
1886; 16:415, for Sunday April
80:
After the Jerusalem Council, Paul
and Barnabas labored in Antioch OF
Syria about one year when they
were impressed that the work done
on their missionary journey needed
attention.
v. SO. "And some days after,
Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go
again and visit our brethren in ev-
cry city where we have preached
the word of the Lord and see how
they do" That is a religious blum
der to evangelize a people and then
withhold the instruction necessary
to know the way better, and fail to
give helpful encouragement.
VA. "And as they went through
the cities, they delivered the DEGREES
for to keep, that were ordained OF
the apostles and elders which were
at Jerusalem" Paul now spoke with
still greater authority having the
sanctions of the church at the home
base. Without the Christian church
today there would be little mission.
ary effect and Christian service.
v. 5. "And so were the churches
established in the faith, and in
creased in number daily" Pauls
work of stabilizing Christians was
well done, but note that Paul was
not satisfied with that for he must
have preached conversion, since
there were a number added daily.
VS.. 6, Z. "Now when they had
gone throughout Phrygia and the
region of Galatia and were forbid
den of the Holy Ghost to preach in
Asia, after they were come to
Mysia, they assayed to go into
Bithynia, but the Spirit suffered
them not" Just why and how Paul
was turned away from his purpose
we do not know; he may have been
sick, which he saw as Gods plan to
stop him. That Unseen Power Of
ten stops us from going our own
way which we do not understand
now.
. v. 8. "And vision appeared to
Paul in the night; there stood q
man of Macedonia and prayed him
saying, Come over into Macedonia
and help u.s." Paul had eyes to see
the need of the gospel in that neg
lected field He saw in that need
clear call to go. If we saw the needs
of mankind, we too might see man
calling.
". 10. "And after he had seen
the vision, Immediately we endeav'
ored to go over into Macedonia,
gathering that the Lord had called
us for to preach the gospel unto
tlem.' The writer of the Acts was
there, as seen in the word eve.
Luke. the good physician and au-
thor, may have been called on ac-
count of an illness. But nothing IS
said about the material things; TO
these missionaries the spiritual wei
fare of others was of prime import
ance, and they answered the call
with immediate" action.
" 12 "And from thence to Phil
1ipi. which is the chief city and a
colony; and we were there in tha'
city abiding certain days" Here is
a replica city of Rome located III
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
LIBRARY NEWS

The Kate Love Simpson library
circulated more than three times
as many books in March of this year
as in the same month of last year,
e. g., 2,297 in March, 1888, and
1874 in March, 1889. Almost two
thirds of these were circulated
through the county stations. The
library services the people of the
county, not only through the main
library in McConnelsville, but also
through the branches at Stockport,
Chesterhill and Bishopville, and by
sending collection of books to II of
the county schools. The principals
CT the county schools have cooper
ated by transporting the books to
and from the library.
Anyone living in Morgan county
may borrow books free, either di-
rectly from the Kate Love Simpson
library or from the nearest county
station. Two more county branch
es are to be opened in the near fu-
ture
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
AT FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMPSON

Those from distance who at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Buena
Vista Thompson were Mr.. and Mrs.
William Laughlin, Pittsburgh, Pa. !;
Mrs. Mabel Shoop, James Shoop, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Shoop, all of Mariet-
ia; Mrs. Edith Glass, Beverly; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Thomas, Dean and
Arthur CASTER. Miss Myrtle Lortz,
Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Wilbur Car
penter, Mrs. Airline Gibson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Heston, all from Ames-
Vile; Mrs. Thomas, Chesterhill; !;
Mrs. Emma Erwine, Harry Dicken-
son, Mrs. Belle Bowman, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. H. Dutro, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
A. Harper, all from GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
BOY SCOUTS TO COLLECT OLD
PAPERS AND MAGAZINES

The Kate Love Simpson library
and the Boy Scout troops of Malta
and McConnelsville are cooperating
in a campaign for old magazines
and newspapers. Anyone having
magazines and newspapers may call
the library, 175; the Boy Scouts
will then collect them, beginning
Saturday, April 90 The library
will use those indeXed in the read
er's guide to complete the maya
zines files for reference work. The
Boy Scouts will sell all others to
raise money for camp. All maga-
zines, and newspapers regardless of
date will be appreciated. The Ii
brary is particularly anxious to get
copies of the National Geographic,
no matter how old, as the pictures
in them may be loaned to the teach
ers for use in the geography class
es.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Farm And Home League

The Farm and Home League met
at the Meigs Valley grange hall,
April 13, with 10 members present.
The next meeting will be at the hall,
May IL, in the afternoon. The fol-
lowing program will be given: Open
ing song; roll call, what benefit l
derive from being club member /;
reading, Dora Flanders; duet, Lura
Wilson and Fannie McGregor; Or
igin of May Day, Belle Embree !,
talk, Should Uncle Sam meddle in
the affairs of other nations, by Ona
Warne and Lottie Mcdowell: con-
test, Merrill Wilson; surprise, Ma
bel Risberg and Pearl Swallow.
Please bring needles and thimbles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Card of Thanks

We desire in this way to extend
our heartfelt thanks and deep graf
itude for the many acts of kindness
shown us during the illness and at
the time of the death and burial of
our dear mother. We especially
thank Mrs Manly and Rev. Caller
for their comforting words; the un-
dertaker for his efficient service
the pail bearers, those who sent
flowers, letters and cards of con-
dolence, and all who assisted in any
way.-Mrs. Fred Shoop, Mrs. Frank
Finley,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
PLEASANT GATHERING AT THE
LAFE ROBERTS HOME

Three birthdays and two wedding
anniversaries were celebrated Sun
day here at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lafe Roberts. 1t was the birth
days of J. l.. Irwin, Miss Juanita
Smith and of Lester Roberts; also
the first wedding anniversary OF
Russell and Mary Jane Tombaugh
Roberts, and 21st anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafe Roberts. In ali
IS were present to enjoy the pleas
ant occasion Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Evans and son Joe of Nelsonville,
were among the out of town guests.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
SENIOR CLASS PLAY

The senior class of NJ & M. high
school will make it's debut into
theatrical circles on Friday night,
May 10, at o'clock, with the pre-
sentation of three-act mystery
comedy, "The Wasp's Nest,'' by
Adelaide Matthews, and Martha
Stanley. The play takes as it's set
ting the weird background of a
haunted colonial mansion on Hal
lowe'en night, with cast of seven
boys and five girls. The script is
constantly enlivened by successive
incidents involving secret panels,
sliding doors, vanishing skeletons,
midnight marauders, and is per-
meated with an air of mystery
pathos and comedy Admission will
be soc, zoe and 10c, for adults,
high school and grade school pupils
respectively. Don't miss it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
CHANEYVILLE HOMECOMING

The annual Chaneyville home
coming will be held at the school
house, May Z. A pot Luck dinner
will be served at noon. All for
mer pupils and teachers are cordial
ly invited to attend and bring their
friends with them. Anyone wish
ing to help with the program please
notify Mrs. Edith Patterson, presi-
dent, or Katherine Earich, secre-
tarv 27a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Methodist Episcopal Church

$3.50 a. M, the service of wor-
ship for juniors; 1905, study class
es for this group. $50, study
classes for young people and adults.
10:15, morning service of worship.
Anthem, by choir. Sermon: "A
Steward of the Lord $50 p. M,
the Epworth League meets. 1880,
Wednesday, the Fellowship group
meets. 1880, Friday, the junior
league meets. 7:30, Friday, the
choir meets to practice.-Glenn L.
Tennell, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of George w. Smith, de-
ceased:
Notice is hereby given that Ho
bart c. Smith, of McConnelsville
Ohio, has been duly appointed ad.
of the estate of George
w. Smith, deceased, late of Morgan
county, Ohio.
Dated this 18th day of April,
1889.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of Said County
Emmett Abel, Attorney. a203
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Malta M. E. Church

Church school, 9:15 a m. C. B.
Smith, superintendent. Morning
worship, 10:30. Junior and Ep-
worth League, $50 p. m. Evening
worship at 1880. Wednesday even
ing, 1880, prayer meeting B.
Frisbie, pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
The Challenge OF Today
Church OF Christ
(Seventh Streot)

Bible study at $50 a. m. Preach
ing at 1890 and in the evening at
7:30, by Evangelist Farra S. Harp
er, of Frankfort, Ky. Evangelistic
services will continue two weeks.
Services each evening at 7:3O.
Come and enjoy these services with
us
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Main Street Church of Christ

Unified worship and Bible study,
$3.50. Owen Marshall in charge
Evening service at 7,3O. Young peo-
pies group in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
Methodist Protestant Church

Church school, 9:15. Morning
worship, 1890. Evening service at
7.3O. A cordial invitation to wor-
ship with us.-L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-04-27
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st. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd, and bth
Sundays, will be at $3.50 4. M; and
ON End and 4th Sundays, at 1880 ..
W. L. Thomas, pastor.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
City Of Flint May Bring
Finn Refugees TO U. 5.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERGEN, Norway, Dec. u (P.-
The Odyssey of the City of Flint
may end in voyage to the United
States with Finnish refugees.
Shipping circles said the Amer
ican vessel, which first sprang into
the news with the rescue of survivors
from the sunken Athena September
3. was expected here Saturday from
Haugesund, Norway. where cargo
was discharged.
The Flint was to depart again
next Monday for an undisclosed
Northern Norwegian port, where in
formed sources said Finnish refugees
would be picked up.
Captured by the German raider
Deutschland October 8. the Flint
was taken to Murmansk. Soviet
Russia, but upon returning SOUTH
ward was restored to the American
crew November 3, when the Nor.
wegian admiralty took command.
Evening star., 1939-12-12

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 12-Douglas
Fairbanks. sr. who leaped to film
fame with his spectacular aero
battles, died in bed early today of a
heart attack. He was Sc.
The dashing Don Juan, for Is
years the ranking male star of pic
lures, succumbed after a days ILL
ness at his beach home in nearby
Santa Monica.
At his bedside were his widow,
the former Lady Sylvia Ashley, and
his brother. Robert. His son, Dou-
glas, jr., was called a few minutes
before Fairbanks died at l am, but
had net reached the house.
Fairbanks career in films started
in 1914. when he joined the Old
Triangle Co. after achieving success
On the stage in the East His early
successes were chiefly notable for his
athletic accomplishments and fair
for romantic comedy.
Among them were THE Lamb" 4"
Flirting With Fate and "Manhat-
tan Madness"
First Married in 1907.
He was divorced in New York in
1918 BY Beth Sully Fairbanks. whom
he had married in 1907. Douglas,
jr.. is their son.
A little over a year later, Fair
banks and Mary Pickford were mar
ried here in secret ceremony. For
years, their romance was considered
ideal by all Hollywood. Their man.
sion, "Pickfair," was the scene of
some of the film colony's most
famous parties.
But in 1888, Miss Pickford an
nounced their separation. A year
later, Lord Ashley won a divorce
from Lady Ashley, the former Silvia
Hawkes., British actress, naming
Fairbanks.
Early in 1885 Miss Pickford sued
for divorce, climaxing frequent re-
ports. as often denied, of a recon-
Citation.
Much of the talk ending their
separation was the outgrowth of
(see FAIRBANKS, Page A-3J
Evening star., 1939-12-12

to be good while she was in the hos
pital. She said she'd bring us
sister. I'D like sister, I guess. I'm
the youngest now"
Grandma wasn't saying anything,
SO he went on talking in his grave,
small-boy voice.
Recalls Last Year.
"Mama's sure to be back for
Christmas" Then he grinned. I'VE
had candy and nuts in our stock
ings last year and oranges in the
toe. took one of Georges stock
ings, because it was bigger. George
told me Santa Claus put the oranges
there, but I know. 1t was mama"
Grandma unceremoniously dumped
the little boy off her lap.
You shouldn't have peeked,
Johnny" she told him, but he knew
she was joking Grandma joked a
lot. Not as much as mama, but
lot for one her age.
He settled himself comfortably on
the floor at her feet.
II thought you were going to help
Dick with the Dishes" grandma re-
proved him.
He shook his head sadly. "Dick
doesn't want me to help" he told
her "He says I break them"
They all have their chores" I"
grandma explained to the reporter.
There are six of them, you know.
George is the oldest. He's 13. Then
(see CHRISTMAS HEART, Pc. A-2)
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Series Of Blasts Destroy
40 Miles Of Pipeline
BY the Associated Press.


WICHITA FALLS, Tex, Dec. 12.-
A rumbling series of explosions blew
out nearly 40 miles of the Shell Pipe
Line Co.'S 10-inch main connection
near here today.
Early reports indicated only one
person was injured. He was Roy
H. Brinkley, Wichita Falls w, P. A.
worker. His automobile was caught
by one of the blasts where the line
crosses under highway. His in
turies were slight
An employe said the line was be-
ing cleaned by scraper rammed
through the pipe by compressed air
at the time of the unexplained
blast.
Windows ratified and houses were
shaken IN the vicinity of Henrietta.
16 miles southeast Long sections
OF the line burst out of the ground
and were reported by witnesses to
be standing on end"
Sections of the pipeline gave wav
every 80 to so feet along the right
OF way from pump station 10 miles
southwest of Wichita Falls to an
undetermined point northeastward.
Several blasts were felt in Burk-
burnett, 80 miles north of Wichita
Falls.
G. c.. Ingram, pipeline super
intendent, said a report that a
bridge carrying the pipeline across
the Red River had been destroyed
apparently was erroneous, since the
line ran under the river.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Charles Butterworth
Helps Toy Campaign

Charles Butterworth, re-
nowned comedian of screen,
radio and stage, will be heard
at 7::30 o'clock tonight over
Station WMAL in a broadcast
dedicated to The Star-Warner
Bros. IN. B. c. Christmas Cam
paign.
Judy Starr, whose songs
have been featured by Rudy
Vallee and Hal Kemp; Eddie
Kane, Hollywood performer;
Olive White, Princess of
Rhythm" and Don Rice,
comedian-all currently ap-
pearing with Butterworth at
the Earle Theater-will also
be on the half-hour program.
Music will be provided by 10
lombard and the Earle The
ater Orchestra, appearing on
the broadcast by courtesy of
Washington Local 161, Musi-
clans Protective Union.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Red Troops Capture
Towns 40 Miles
Beyond Border
Soviet Presses Parallel
Drive Against Firms;
Losses Are Heavy
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HELSINkI. Dec. 12.-The Red In
vaders of Finland. operating from
dearly-won footholds 40 miles within
the border, pressed today into sepa-
rate campaigns, either one Of which
-if completed-might bring Fin
land to her knees.
The newer of these parallel offen-
sives took shape along the icy shore
of Lake Ladoga and in the lake
dotted country to the north, where
numerically superior Soviet Russian
forces were bent on rounding the
northern part of Lake Ladoga to
outf1ank the Stubborn defenders of
the Karelian Isthmus.
Twelve days of attack by planes,
tanks, artillery and infantry had
failed to crack the Isthmus defenses
between Lake Ladoga and the Gulf
of Finland-the Mannerheim Line
according to the Finnish command,
and the Russian strategists may
have decided fanking maneuver
held the greater chance of success.
A Finnish communique told of
withdrawal yesterday from Pitkar-
anita, a railway terminus about 40
miles within Finland on the Ladoga
shore. permitting Russian occupa-
ton of the town.
The captors of Pitkaranta were
only part of the fanned-out forces
seeking to outfank the Isthmus line.
Town Heavily Bombarded.
The town of Laimola, less than 80
miles north of Pitkaranta, was bonn
barded heavily - apparently to
soften" the Finnish defenses for an
impending assault by another force
of advancing Russians.
Still further north, the resort town
OF Tolvajarvi was the scene of an
engagement in which the Firms
said their foe was turned back with
heavy losses. Moreover, the Finnish
command announced wiping out
three companies of Red infantry
trapped in machine-gun crossfre
in the Ilomantsi sector, near Enso.
About 400 miles north of Lake
Ladoga, the other principal strategy
of the Russians-to knife across
Finland to the Swedish border and
the head of the Gulf of Bothnia-
was furthered by Russian capture of
Salla, also 40 miles within the bor-
der.
This spearhead was about a fifth
OF the way across Middle Finland.
Defense forces in that region were
withdrawing slowly into forests
from which they could put up a
sitter resistance than on the open
terrain east of Salla. The Russian
troops were said to have burned
Salla.
At Suomussaimi, midway between
the Lake Ladoga offensive and the
Salla drive, the invaders were re-
ported to have suffered other heavy
losses.
Finnish military advices pictured
the Withdrawals as Strategic" ac-
cording to plan, leaving unfortified
areas to the Russians and solidify-
ing Finnish strength in long-pre-
pared Notifications.
In the Karelian Isthmus, the orig
(See HELSINKI, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Low Tonight to Be 80;
Rain, Warmer Tomorrow

This mornings low temperature Of
q degrees will not be equaled to-
night, the Weather Bureau predicted
today, as the forecaster announced
probable minimum Of 80.
Fair conditions tonight will be
followed tomorrow by increasing
cloudiness and rain, with warmer
temperatures and change in the
wind from gentle northerly to mod
crate southerly, it was said.
The seasons low of 27 was record
ed at Z am. Supplementing the
official reading were lower unofficial
figures from suburban areas, in
Guiding one of 235 degrees in Fort
Dupont Park.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Sweden Distributing
100000 Gas Masks
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 12.-The gov
ernment announced today it had
ordered 100000 gas masks which al
ready are being distributed to air
raid precautions units. Many citi-
zens have purchased their own
masks.
The government has allotted 12,-
100000 crowns (about $2,880,000) for
air raid precautions.
Volunteer woman workers are be-
ing enlisted for jobs left by men
called to the colors.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
War Spurs Cotton
Prices 10 Highest
Levels Since 1887
81 q Bale Above
Previous CIosines;
Heavy Exports
BY the Associated Press,


NEW YORK, Dec. 12-Cotton
climbed to a peak Is a war baby"
today, reaching the highest prices
in several years in domestic and
foreign markets.
In the New York Cotton Ex-
change. contracts at one time
reached levels 81 a bale above previ-
GUS closing, making the best marks
since mid 1887. Since just before
the war the price has worked up
2 cents a pound, or $40 a bale.
Contributing Factors.
War demand, shipping difficulties
and soaring foreign markets all
combined to breathe new life into
the market for the staple after sew
eral years Of depressed inaction un-
der the burden of excessive supplies
A big factor in the change. OF
course, has been the loss of some
large cotton cargoes by mines and
submarines. Foreign buyers indi-
Gated there was urgent need to
replace these losses and to cover
requirements for a long war.
Speculative and foreign trade
sources continued to bid eagerly for
contracts in the wake of steep new
rises in the Liverpool, Bombay and
Alexandria markets.
Liverpool Prices Soar.
At Liverpool buyers paid the high
est price for offerings in 10 years,
local cotton circles reported. Gables
said the British government had put
restrictions on speculative trading in
an effort to stop the violent huctua-
tions. Following the course it had
moved over repeatedly in the last
week or so, the Liverpool market shot
up the permissible limit for a daily
swing, Is Liverpool points," the
equivalent of more than ST. United
States, a bale. In this leading for
eign market the staple is now quoted
around IA cents a pound.
1t has been estimated exports have
topped 100000 bales in the season
to date. (The cotton year starts
September H. Some believe the out
ward movement may exceed the T.
1000 bales shipped in the 1884
season. Last seasons exports came
to 3,362,000 bales, the smallest in
many years.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Bremen Due to Dock Today,
German Officials Say

BERLIN, Dec u (P.-German
naval authorities said they ex-
pected the big luxury liner Bremen
to dock at some German port, pre-
sumably Bremerhaven, this after
noon or evening.
They asserted that German scout
ing planes were lowering over the
Bremen as she neared a home port
after an absence OF more than three
months and thSt these planes COM
PEELED a British submarine which
was encountered to submerge.
Germans insisted that the scout
Ing planes did not constitute con-
voy and for that reason it would
have been a violation of interna-
tional law had the submarine tor
pedoed the Bremen without warn
ing.
When asked what might happen
to the Queen Mary, British liner
now in New York, if she tried to
reach a British port, authorities
replied Germany would have the
right to torpedo her because she
ID hilOWll W carry guns.
These authorities asserted the
fast that all British merchant YES
sells are being conveyed made them
subject to sinking without notice.
The German steamer New York
and several other ships from Muir
mansk were reported to have slipped
through the British blockade into
Hamburg recently.
A Netherlands seaman who had
been a member of the Bremen's
crew related on October IL how the
liner had eluded British patrols
searching for her by taking an At
lantic route to the far north and
cut of the regular shipping lanes.
E. Post, a cook, told his story
after returning to his native coun-
try from Murmansk.
Post said the ships captain was
determined to destroy the Bremen
rather than let her fall into British
hands. He said barrels of gasoline
were kept on deck to set the vessel
OH IlTe at tne nrSt sign OF an allied
Warship.
The Bremen was painted gray by
the crew of 9C0 as she sped across
the Atlantic.
None of the crew, Post said, 'ex-
cept the officers knew where the
ship was going after she left New
York.
German Consular officials pro-
tested bitterly to the United States
when customs officers in New York
held up the Bremen's sailing or
the eve of the war by searching her
for arms.
The Bremens crew was reported
to have returned to Germany from
Murmansk on October 5, leaving
their giant ship in the hands of
skeleton crew.