Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-09
NJ. & NJ. BUSINESS MEMS CLUB
HAS MONTHLY MEETING

HAS MONTHLY MEETING
The attendance at the M & M.
Business Mems club meeting Mon
day night was splendid. Superin-
tended James NJ Turner spoke of
the plans for the big parade Friday
in connection with the yearly foot
ball game with Caldwell Pupils,
NJ & M. and Malconta bands,
Caldwell band Caldwell citizens
and organizations, and all those
wishing to enter floats, decorate ma
chimes, etc, in the parade, both
from Caldwell and Twin Cities, will
meet at the Malta school building
in time for the start of the parade
from that place, which will be 1:30
O'Clock, and then march to the ath-
letic field, where there will be pre-
liminary exercises 1t is the aim to
start the game promptly at 2:30.
Mr.. Turner and several other rep
resentative citizens of this place
were at Caldwell last Thursday on
sort of a goodwill tour, and bring
back the report that Caldwell is
back of the doings here Friday, and
will close their school and the
will be here in full force, to cheer
their team which is the only unde-
feated team in the league. Mr..
Tu1lner said that if we do our part
he is sure Caldwell will do theirs.
$1.1O1 For Firemen
Chairman Eveland made a par
tial report Of the fremen's festival
which was sponsored by the Busi-
ness Mems club, with " L. Jaynes
general chairman. 1t was Messrs.
Eveland and Jaynes who first con-
ceived of the firemen's festival. Mr..
Eveland thanked all of the commit
tees, firms and individuals, those
from the country who made contri-
buttons and everyone in general,
who added to its success. Mr.. Eve
land stated that the goal was set to
raise $1,000, but as usual Morgan
county went over the top. He in
troduced Mr.. Jaynes who in a few
appropriate words, in which was
voiced the appreciation of the fire.
men, turned over to Fire Chief
Frank Howard, the proceeds of the
carnival which was S1,101 In ac-
cepting the check Mr.. Howard stat
ed that it was pleasure to work
with the business people who had
made the carnival such a success,
and said if anybody wants Germany
licked. ''just turn Morgan county
loose" Asked if the firemen were
going to purchase a new fire en-
gine, he responded that a new en-
CINE would cost more than $4,000.
He stated that part of the money
would be spent for new SO foot
extension aluminium ladder, when
would cost about $500. Such a lad
der weighs but $50 pounds and
would reach the top of our tallest
buildings. He also stated that part
of the money would go for the pur-
chase of good warm clothes for the
firefighters.
A motion was carried to the eff
feet that vote of thanks be extend
ed to all who had part in making
I the carnival the big success that it
was. More than 600 persons made
contributions. Since the names of
some contributions were not learned,
it was decided best to not attempt
to publish a list. since some names
might be omitted
Plans for Christmas
Plans for Christmas were dis
cussed and the following commit
tees named: On activities, E. y.
Bell, George Abel and George Low
ell; Christmas decorations, Lester
White, Frank N. Gray, Harry Har-
ris and H. J. Kuhn
AS an effort to secure a lower in
surance rate for the twin cities, be-
cause of our better fire equipment.
the following were named as a com
mittee to go to Columbus to take
the matter up with proper authori-
ties: Editor w. D. Matson, Frank
Howard, Roy Gay, DR.. H. P.
Michener and V. L. Jaynes. Raw
mond Durbin, R. X. Brown, Dr..
Humphrey, G. N. Trash, H. A. Phil
lips and Harry Cook.
AT the next regular meeting Dec
4, will be the election of officers.
and nominating committee was
appointed-Geo. M. Scott, w. D.
Matson and L. H. Cronin At this
dinner. Russell Demster, George
Abel and Conrade White were nam
ed on the dinner committee, and W.
G. Kester, H. j. Kuhn and R. j.
Smith for membership committee
for McConnelsville and Ralph Dye
and Dr. w. r. Sears for Malta.
Frank Gray was named as member
of the recreational play ground
committee.
Concerning Closing Friday and
Saturday
The club suggests that all
places of business be closed
from 2 to p. m, Friday after
neon for the Caldwell-M. g. NJ.
football game; and Saturday,
Nov. 11-Armistice day, from
1O:45 till 11:45 a. IN.