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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
PAUL LYON AND MARY MOON
MARRIED SUNDAY

Mr. Paul Lyon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Fletcher Lyon, near Unionvilie,
and Miss Mary Moon, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Moon, of Stow,
a suburb of Akron, were united in
marriage Sunday at 12.45 at the
Church of Christ at Stow, with Rev.
L. M Gregory, officiating. The
wedding was beautiful in all its de-
tail. Preceding the ceremony the
organist gave a recital of wedding
music. The bride wore white taffeta
with short puff sleeves and shoul-
der length veil. Her flowers were
white roses and gSpsophila. She
was given in marriage by her faith
er, and was attended by Miss Shir-
ley Ellory. Milton Guise OF Monroe
was best man. Many guests were
in attendance at the wedding, which
was by formal invitation. Mr.. Lyon
graduated from M. & M. high school
in the class of '28. He is grad
uate of Ohio University, Athens,
and also attended the University OF
Akron He taught for number OF
years at Unionville, and in the
Malta grades. The past year he was
principal of the East Liberty con-
solidated school, near Akron, and
has been re-employed for the COM
ing year. He is very successful IN
his chosen profession, and is one or
the best young men this county
ever produced His wife, graduate
of high school and Of Kent State
University, is also successful
teacher, having taught in the same
school where her husband teaches,
is an attractive and accomplished
young woman.
Following the wedding. recep-
tion was held at the B. B. Moore
Party House at Cuyahoga Fails.
Later Mr.. Lyon and his bride left
on a wedding trip which included
the Sky Line Drive and Shenandoah
Valley. On their return they plan
to spend part of the summer at the
home of Mr.. Lyons parents.
Mr.. Lyons mother, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Walker of this place,
attended the wedding. Mrs. Lyon,
Mrs Walker and her sister, Mrs 5.
B. Sullivan, of Akron, were in the
receiving line at the reception.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
HOME FROM WESTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Porter Of
Malta returned last Friday from a
IL day western automobile trip.
They were as far as Hugoton, Kan,
where they visited Edgar Baldridgc,
who at one time owned and resided
on the farm of the late T. E. Rusk,
Deerfield township. At st. Louis,
Mo-, they saw Frank P. Finley and
family. Mr. Finley was at one time
surveyor of Morgan county. At We'll
lington, Kan, they visited with Mrs.
Porter's uncles. William and ira
Rusk, and a number of other more
distant relatives. At Topeka, Kan.
they called on Mrs. Gorshong, sister
of Mrs. Hannah Kent of the Stan
berry building; at Creston, Kan,
they saw Albert Orr, and at La
porte, Ind, visited with Mr.. Porter's
aunt Mrs. John Barr, and husband
They also stopped at Dodge City,
Kan
The trip took them to a part OF
the dust bowl, where was once fer
tile land, but now is worthless, with
little vegetation other than the cac-
fuses Farms are ruined. The dust
is piled like snow drifts. and it pre-
sents very desolate picture. But
little rain falls there, and soon after
it stops, the winds begin to blow,
stirring up dust storms.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
PENROsE-sEARs NUPTIAIS

''Lovely in a smartly tailored suit
of dusty pink homespun linen, Miss
Patricia Sears became the bride OF
Mr.. William Taylor Penrose at an
informal ceremony held in the In
dianola Presbyterian church, on the
first day of July, before members of
the immediate families. Rev. Rob-
ert Reed officiated at the 1880
ceremony. Miss Italia Sears, sister
of the bride, was the only attendant.
The bride wore navy blue acces-
sories with her suit which had a
tiny flower woven into the fabric.
A corsage of gardenias, sweetheart
roses and stephanotis completed
her ensemble.
At / o'clock Mrs. Lennard H.
Sears, 204 East Fifteenth avenue,
mother of the bride, was hostess to
60 guests at reception at the
Worthington Arms. She greeted
her guests in gown of brown and
white sheer with white accessories
and a spray corsage of Johanna Hill
roses and stephanotis. The BRIDE
grooms mother, Mrs. G. c. Penrose,
of Cleveland Heights, who attended
IhC WOodiho eIh0 iOSCPtloh Will Nli :
Penrose, wore navy blue with white
accessories and a corsage of Queen
Mary roses and blue delphinium.
Immediately after the reception
the couple left for a wedding trip
east and on their return will make
their home in Toledo.
The new Mrs. Penrose is a gradu-
ate of Ohio State university, where
she became a member of the Delta
Gamma sorority. Mr. Penrose at
tended Colgate university and was
graduated from Ohio State Univer-
sity where he was affiliated with
Phi Delta Theta fraternity He is
now associated with the Diamond
Portland Cement company, in To-
ledo. columbus Dispatch
Mr.. Penrose, as stated, is a son
of c. c. and Bernice Taylor Pen
rose, and grandson of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Taylor, of Kennebec ridge.
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Penrose, of
Pennsville. His wife is a daughter
of the late Lennard HI. Sears and
Blanche Alderman Sears, formerly
of McConnelsville. Grandparents
of Mrs. Penrose are Mr.. and Mrs
c. L. Alderman, and Mrs E. M.
Stanbery, Of this place, is great
grandmother
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
MIR. AND MRS. w. r.. SCOTT
MARRIED so YEARS

In a communication to this office,
Mrs. W. r. Scott, 9S21a N. High
street, Columbus, states they cele-
brated their 50th wedding anniver-
sary Monday, July 3. Guests in
cluded their son Earle and family,
and few friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott both resided much of their
lives in this county, where they
have many friends. They are in fair
ly good health. Several years ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott sold their attrac-
tive place on the north river road to
George W. Duvall, and moved to
Columbus.
Their son Earle Scott, who had
his leg and knee broken and crush
ed in October, 1888, has not re-
covered and his knee has to be in an
elastic boot with steel braces. The
bone specialist isn't very sure that
he will be any better, but if he
does, it will take long time, as lig-
aments were torn in two.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
JUDGE NULLIFIES DIVORCES

Judge P H. Tannehill of Zanes-
Vile, nullified 40 divorce cases
Monday, when the couples defaulted
payment of court costs. Judge
Tannehill announced that persons
affected by his ruling had been CIV
en- ample notice of the action, and
held that they had failed to comply
with requirements of the divorce
law. Judge Tannehill disclosed that
no journal entry is prepared to
make the final decree until all costs
of the litigation are paid. He
pointed out that past action taken
by the court in the 40 cases is now
void, and revealed that those wish
ing to obtain final divorce DEGREES
must re-f1le their petitions and
again submit to regular court hear
ings.
1t is estimated that half dozen
persons in Muskingum county be-
came bigamists following Judge
Tanehill's court order. Judge Tan
nehill said Il am certain that few
of those who remarked willfully
committed bigamy. but they were
warned to comply with all of the
provisions OF the law. and now it is
their headache"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR
s. j. HIVNOR

Sunday, July Q, a fine basket din
ner was enjoyed by the following:
Mrs Effie Ann Carol, Mrs. Theresa
Stalker, Duncan Falls; Mr.. and Mrs.
L. B. Spung, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Clawson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiv-
nor, daughter Louise, of GAINESVILLE; !;
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hivnor, son
Bobby, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hivnor,
children Duane and Barbara Jean,
and Ethel Boal, all of Malta; Mr..
Archie Hivnor, Miss Alberta Floyd,
Roseville; Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Wood
ward, Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Hivnor,
children Forrest, Martha and Ray
mond of the home. Afternoon call
ers were Mr.. and Mrs. George Rem
shaw, Lancaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
OUSTED STATE employees WIN
FIGHT FOR POSITIONS

In ruling that affected the
status of large number Of state
employees, the Ohio supreme court
held Wednesday that provisional
appointee, named in the absence of
a civil service eligible list for his pc
sition. is entitled to hold his job
during good behavior or until an eli
gible list is established.
The ruling decided two cases
brought by provisional appointees
who had been dismissed under the
present state administration and
who sued to regain their jobs.
Practice has permitted depart
ment heads to dismiss provisional
appointees summarily, without fill
ing OF charges. and to replace them
with new provisional appointees.
The new supreme court ruling
means in effect, it is stated, that
the dismissal of a provisional ap-
pointee must follow the same pro-
cedure as the dismissal of a perma-
nent civil service employe-the fill
ing Of charges by the department
head with the civil service COM
mission and the allowance to the
dismissed employe of the right of
appeal and hearing before that COM
mission
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
MAIER-SMITH NUPTIALS
SUNDAY

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized at noon Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Maier,
marriage thein daughter Miss Ruth
Lenore Maier and Lloyd r. Smith,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Smith,
Bristol township. The couple, at
tended by the brides sister, Mrs.
Eunice Ames, and the groom IS
brother, Homer B. Smith, entered
the living room to the strains of the
wedding march, played by William
Norman of GAINESVILLE. They stood
before an improvised altar fash
ioned of white lilies, white hydran-
geas and delicate white wild flowers,
and the lines were read by Rev w.
S. Mowery, using the single ring
ceremony. The bride was dressed
in lovely gown of pale pink mousse
line de sole with white accessories,
and colonial corsage. The matron of
honor wore delphinium blue en-
broidered organza, and carried CO.
lonial bouquet.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Maier entertained the wedding
party and guests at the Malta hotel.
Covers were laid for "a. A large
wedding cake centered the table and
garden flowers were used in profus-
ion for decoration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are among
the county's very best young people;
both are graduates of M. & NJ high
school They left Monday morning
on a wedding trip, and are visiting
relatives in Illinois. They will prob
ably reside this summer with the
groom's parents, and this fall will
move to the residence of the
groom's grandfather, Walter Black
ledge, Bristol township. The best
wishes of many friends are extend
ed to this popular young couple.
Those in attendance at the we'd
ding from a distance were Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenneth Ames, Arlington, Va
Prof and Mrs. M. S. Maier, Colum-
bus; Mr. and Mrs. J. II. McClain,
daughter Elma, Mrs. Mary Norman
and daughters Virginia and Esther,
son William, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Dodge, daughters Marmajean and
Elizabeth Ann, of GAINESVILLE, and
Mr.. and Mrs Homer Lawrence,
Cambridge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
$254, 200 FEDERAL FUNDS
FOR THIS COUNTY

Notice of presidential approval OF
Morgan county's superseding blank
ct road project, which includes
street jobs in McConnelsville, Malta,
Stockport, and Chesterhill, was re-
ceived Saturday, July /, at the
GAINESVILLE WPA district office, and
Director l.. C. Gibson stated that
work on some of the units probably
would be begun by midJuly.
The approval set aside s254,200
in federal funds toward the cost or
the project, which is estimated at
$341,221.
AS set up by County Engineer F.
C. Smith. and approved by commits
sioners, the project visualizes recon-
struction of 43.S miles of roads and
IT miles of streets, and coinciden-
tai operation of limestone and
sandstone quarries and gravel pits.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
FINED FOR COLLECTING JOB
T,e IJRANCE ILLEGALLY

Ohio's first prosecution of fraud
in collecting 'job insurance" has
been won by the bureau of unem-
ployment compensation in the
Washington county court of COM
mon pleas, Marietta. Harold w.
Hoff, 80, Marietta state highway
department worker, pleaded guilty
to the charge Of making false state
ments and fraudulently receiving
unemployment compensation. Tes-
timony showed that Hoff illegally
obtained $126 from the state OF
Ohio.
Judge Thomas gave Hoff $50
fine and costs, and 90 days in jail.
Sentence of 80 days in Jail was sus-
pended by the court upon the con-
dition that Hoff make full restitu-
ton of the $126 within SO days.
The bureau is investigating several
hundred cases of alleged benefit for
geries and fraudulent claims, II. c.
Atkinson declared. He said drive
is under way also to compel nom
complying employers to pay their
contributions to the insurance fund.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
LITTLE DOING HERE
THE FOURTH

The Fourth was quietly observ-
in the twin cities. Practically all
business places were closed, and
many were out of town. The ban
prohibiting the shooting of fire.
works seemed to have been lifted
at least plenty of them were set off
during the day and evening.
In the afternoon a baseball game
between the Rocky Glens and Stock
port was played on the common,
the former winning IS.
Robert Beatty's orchestra of Bris-
tol played a concert at the sanator-
ium in the afternoon, and in the
evening at that place, was a splen-
did display of fireworks.
''Let Freedom Ring" was the pic
ture at the opera house, with other
special patriotic features.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
REPAIRS TO COUNTY BLDGS.
BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING

Repairs to county buildings must
be made by contract, let under COM
petitive bidding after having been
advertised, Attorney General Thorn
as J. Herbert, held this week in an
opinion to the bureau of inspection
and supervision of public offices.
Where the county commissioners
employ men and purchase materials
directly, any salary paid for super
vision of work is illegal and find
ing should be made against the In
dividual who receives it, the opinion
held.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
DEATH OF ROBERT ROY PRICE

Robert Roy Price, the little five
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
w. Price, of GAINESVILLE, died We'd
nesday at Good Samaritan hospital,
the result of fall from a porch sew
eral weeks ago. The little boy who
was five years old last Sunday, de-
veloped pneumococcic meningitis
several days after the fall. Surviv-
ing besides the parents, are a sister,
Jean Anne Of the home, his ma
ternai grandfather, Roy Hooking and
the paternal grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Price.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday at 10:30 a. M, at ST. Nick
olas Catholic church Burial at Mt
Olives cemetery, near GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. James Gill of this place and
Mrs Howard Glass, of Malta, are
great aunts of the deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
PERL WHITAKER INJURED

Saturday evening Perl Whitaker
of this place was badly injured
when struck by an auto driven by a
drunken driver, at Buckeye Lake.
He was walking along the side of
the road when the accident happen
ed. His injuries are principally in
his back which was sprained and he
also had cuts and bruises. He was
brought here to the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Whitaker,
and has since been bedfast, but is
somewhat improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
DIR. MINNIE M. JOHNSON DE-
LIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE

Before a delighted audience mum
/ bering well over 100, DR.. Minnie M
Johnson of Stephens college, Mis-
souri,, proved the Chinese proverb
"a picture is worth ten thousand
words,' at her photo exhibit given
under auspices of the Twin Cities
Camera club at the high school,
building, Thursday evening. A ser
ious camera enthusiast for the past
three years, Dr.. Johnson showed
120 color slides, each in itself a
piece of art, and displayed an ex-
tensive collection of artistic and
prize winning prints. The audience
who assembled for the color show
also had the opportunity to examine
the print exhibit. Amongst the many
highly artistic photographs was
'.Lillies of the Valley" delicate
camera creation entered in the first
International Photo Exhibition at
New York last year.
However, the color show, lasting
over an hour and accompanied by
interesting running comment by DR..
Johnson was a rare treat to the pic
ture minded persons and flower and
nature lovers present. Covering a
variety Of subjects and providing a
wealth of information for the cam
era fan, the slides included numer-
Gus striking and beautiful scenes in
the mountains of Colorado, close
ups of flowers, beautiful in detail
and their faithful reproduction of
color, scenes on the campus of
Stephens college, particularly
lovely vista on the Muskingum riv-
er and some rare shots of rainboWs.
OF interest to camera fans was DR..
Johnson's comparison of color films
in reproduction of nature subjects
and other technical data noted in
connection with numbers of her
photos. The audience, at the close
Of the program, were a unit in ex-
pressing their appreciation of the
artistic work of DR.. Johnson.
Hugh James Donahue, a member
of the Camera club, very fittingly
introduced DR.. Johnson, remarking
that she had made her work in
photography an art. DR.. Johnson,
who is a daughter of Mrs. Fanny
Johnson and the late William john
son of Meigsville township, holds a
B. S. degree from Ohio University, a
Masters and Phi. D. degree from
Ohio State University. Thomas
Bauer operated the slide machine
for the show and afterward DR..
Johnson was a guest of the club at
an informal meeting in it's rooms
on the third floor of the Lowell
DOnahue building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
DEATH OF JOHN HEADLEY

John Headley, 81 died Wednes-
day morning at o'clock, at the
county home hospital of infirmities
He had been at the home for many
years and had been in the hospital
for about a month before his death.
He was never married, and leaves
practically no relatives. Two sisters
are deceased.
Funeral services, while not COM
plete, will be held at Miller's under
taking parlors some time Friday.
Interment will be in McConnelsville
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
INSTALLING NEW EQUIPMENT
AT FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Workmen are remodeling the
banking rooms and installing new
counter, ETC., at the First National
bank of this place. The work be-
gan Saturday night. 1t will likely
take the most of the week to COM
plete the work However the bank
is carrying on the regular business
during banking hours. In addition
to the experts from the factory,
several local workmen are assisting
in the work
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
REMODELING SHILLING
PROPERTY

Mrs. H. H. Webster is remodel
ing the property of her late father,
J. L. Shilling, on Kennebec hill. In
the division of the estate of her
father she receives this property,
and her sister, Mrs. John Brooks,
the Mott property, Kennebec hill,
where DR.. A. A. Tombaugh and fam
lily reside, and each one of the
camps on the north river road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
BERNARD McGRATH HAS
POSITION

Bernard C'Bud") McGrath OF
Manchester township has accepted a
position with the Allied Products
company, as motor grader operator
He began work yesterday at Pow
hatan Point, where the road is be-
ing improved.
Howard James of Stockport, is al
so employed with the same concern.
James who has civil service rating
as laborer in charge with the state
highway department, was not fired
because of political activity, as re-
ported. He still holds his civil SER
vice rating and is on leave Of abb
sence, for which he asked.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
TO TAKE WESTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Hamer Wilson, Miss
Beulah McGregor and Delmar Will
son of Bristol township, plan to
leave Monday on an extended west
ern automobile trip. They expect to
20 to Washington state and down
the Pacific coast to southern Cali
fornia, and return home the south
ern route. They plan to be gone
about six weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
DIR. ALBERT J. FISHER TO
LOCATE IN CLEVELAND

DIR. and Mrs. Albert James Fish
er arrived here yesterday, and will
spend a few days with DR.. Fishers
father, C. E. Fisher, and wife, and
brother, John Fisher, and then will
go to Cleveland, where DR.. Fisher
has accepted a position in the Hu-
ron Road hospital. DR.. Fisher who
graduated from Western Reserve
Medical College, has just completed
two years as inferno at the Youngs-
town City hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
LANDS A As FOUNDER

Last week a 35 pound mudcat was
caught here at the bridge, and Fri
day morning a As FOUNDER was land
ed by Hort Mcbride, near the old
wholesale buildings. 1t was caught
on live bait, and was As inches in
length. Lloyd Stallsmith and Err
nest Scott assisted in the landing of
the fish.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06

Edward L. Yarnell, 73, former
sheriff, also former county treas
urer of Washington county, died
Monday at his home in Waterford.
He was born near Crooked Tree, No
BILE county, where he spent his early
life. He carried mail on the first
rural route from Waterford. He is
survived by his wife, two sons and
three daughters; two sisters, and
several half-brothers and half
sister, Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon with inter-
ment in Waterford cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
ON DELINQUENCY CHARGE

Harry Cunningham, Al, of East
Bloom, was arraigned Wednesday
before Juvenile Judge Arthur Tor
bert, charged with contributing to
the delinquency of minor, Sarah
PEBBLES. He pleaded not guilty and
was placed under $500 bond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
NOTED SOFT BALL TEAM
COMING

State Auditor Ferguson soft
ball team, one of the best in the
state, will play the Miller Morticians
here soon on the common. While
the date has not been fixed, it will
likely be on a Friday night. The
state auditors team boasts such
players as Stausbaugh, former o. S.
U. football star, who received all
American mention, and Ralph Salt,
who played in the state semi-finals
last year. The latter will pitch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06

Harmon Gay who is employed
with a telephone company at Court
land, left Tuesday for that place,
following a visit here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Gay. He
was accompanied to Canton by Miss
Martha Miller, who had been visit
ing here with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. w. Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
LOCAL YOUNG MEN AT
C.. Nj. L. CAMP

The following young men from
this locality left Sunday to enter
the Citizens Military Camp at Fort
BENJAMIN Harrison. near Indian
apolis, Ind: Robert Mccoy, Robert
Tombaugh, of this place, and Wayne
McGrath, Malta, and VIM. Whitaker
of this place The latter was re-
jected because of the injury to his
arm, and has returned home. Jack
White plans to leave today to take
the place of Whitaker The boys
expect to be in training camp for
80 days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06
VISITING BOARD AT
COUNTY HOME TODAY

The county visiting board will
make an official visit at the Morgan
county home, Thursday afternoon.
The board is composed Of c. A. Gay
lord, F. B. Kraps, j. G. Scott. Mrs.
Stella Durbin, Mrs. Chas. Walker
and Mrs. B. D. Richardson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-06

Children's day services were very
we'll attended on July End at Pleas
ant Grove church. The children's
special music, class song, solo and
trio, recitations and dialogue were
much enjoyed. The beautiful flow
ers. patriotic decorations and thank
full spirit that we live in America
the beautiful, were recognized by
by all.