Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-02-23
At Mercy Hospital

At Mercy Hospital
DIR. Frank Ray was taken to Mer
Icy hospital, Columbus, Wednes
observation He may later under
so an operation His wife went te
| Columbus Friday to be with the doc
| ter for a few days.
| VIM. Nj. Beatty Succulnbs
William NJ Beatty. 6S, son of the
late George w. and Elizabeth Beatty
/. WAS born near Ravenswood, w. Va
lie passed away at his home, one
jmile west OF Chesterhill, on the Haf-
vey Beck farm, Sunday morning at
8:15, following an illness of a few
| months from heart trouble. His
death was rather unexpected. He
was married to Dicey Ashcraft, and
to this union were born four chill
dIen, Durward. Paul and Marjorie
Of the home, and Mrs Violet Bal
derson of Athens. Mr. Beatty was a
member Of the Baptist church at
Ravenswood; was a granger, and a
farmer all his life. Besides his wife
and children, he leaves four broth
ers, John Of Parkersburg; Robert
OF Sharon, Pa; George Of Hunting
ton, W. Va, and Everett Of Cleve-
land; three sisters, Mrs Margaret
Harvey of Sandyyille, w. Va; Mrs.
Rebecca Hanson of Ravenswood, w.
Va, and Mrs. Susan Richards Of
Grow Summit, w Va. Funeral ser,
|yices were held Tuesday afternoon
al the M. E. church, Chesterhill,
with Rev. G. C. Nutter in charge,
Burial mere.
Born to Mr. and Mrs Wilfred
Smith, (Esta Duncan), Thursday
Feb. 16, nine pound son.--Mrs
Lucy Bowman returned to her home
Tuesday afternoon, following an op-
GRAFTON for tumor at Mercy hospital
Columbus, three weeks ago. She is
getting along fine.--The w. II. NJ
s. met Friday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs Marian Bode, with II mem
ters and five visitors present. The
meeting was opened with devotion
ais, followed by the business meet
ing A short program was rendered
by several members Of the organiza'
ton Miss Beulah Fawcett gave a
very interesting talk on Christianity.
Delightful refreshments were served
by the hostess, and a social hour en-
joyed. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Vincent of GAINESVILLE. Miss
Lucille Grigsby spent Sunday with
her friend, Mrs Jessie B. Wood OF
Malta. Mrs. Harold Miller and son
Gary of Union City, N. j., came Fri,
dya for a few weeks visit with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Dillon
DIR. Turner and wife of Beverl,
were Sunday supper guests Ct Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. E. Dunbar.--J. L
Kennard and wife of Mt Vernon
spent the week end with Mrs, Me
lissa Thomas. Rev. l.. D. Phipps
and wife of Ironton spent from
Thursday until Saturday with the
formers mother, Mrs. Hattie Phipps
Miss Dorothy Calendine of Park
ersburg, w. Va, spent the week end
with parents. Mr., and Mrs. F. H
Calendl.Hne.~=M Mrs, Alta Reed and
daughter Marian, and Mrs. Sylvia
Long spent last Thursday al zanes-
vllle.-- David Dunbar is confined tc
his bed with q gathered head.--H. ]
Thomas left Monday morning fol
Columbus, where he will attend the
Ohio Windstorm Insurance agents
convention.---R Morrison, wife
and children of Sycamore Valley.
were Sunday guests Of DR.. and Mrs
A. H. Whitacre. The regular meet
ing of Marion Rebekah lodge, No
1855, is Tuesday evening, Feb. 28
Following the meeting a program
and pot luck supper will be served
Mary Pickering and Louise Startling
are on the committee. Let us have
a good turn out, please. THE sun
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dag evening st the Acms Of Mrs
Vera Newburn, With Gertrude King
assistant hostess Mr.. and Mrs. c.
e. Gilpen returned to their home
here Saturday morning, after a two
months tour through Texas, Mexico,
New Mexico, Shenandoah valley and
several other places of interest.
They report a splendid time. Miss
Lillian Todd entertained at dinner
Sunday, Mrs. Gladys L. John and son
Clayton. Mrs. Charles Talbot and
daughter Loretta are i'll with heavy
colds The revival services are still
in progress at the M. e. church
with Rev. Hobbs OF Westerville, ILL.,.
and Rev. G.. C. Nutter, in charge.
Quite an interest is being taken.
Marion Victorious
Tuesday evening, Feb IA, Mar.
IONS varsity Golden Pursuers
trounced Beverly's varsity, 54-27
Beverly's reserves beat Marion's re-
serves, 2O-13. Marion's junior team
beat Beverly's juniors, 24-12. Fri.