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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE
MALTA McCONNELSVILLE EN-
EMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL Dis
TRICT, MORGAN COUNTY, OHIO.

Pursuant to resolution passed by
the Board of Education of the Malta
McConnelsville Exempted Village
School District, Morgan County. Ohio
on the 30th day of August. 1889, there
will be submitted to the electors OF
the Malta a-McConnelsville Exempted
Village School District, Morgan Coun-
ty, Onio, the question of renewing the
additional two mill levy now in force.
The two mill levy is to be in excess OF
that which may be levied within the
ten mill limitation for the purpose of
the general current expenses to-wit
The amount of taxes that may be
raised in said School District by the
levy of taxes within the ten mill 1im-
itation plus funds received from 9TH
adequate amount for the necessary
current operating expenses of said
School District.
The additional two mill levy is a
beginning where the present addi-
tional two mill levy expires in 1899.
The two mill levy is to be on the gen.
eral property duplicate of said School
District. The two mill levy is at the
rate of twenty cents per one hundred
levy. -.
This purpose shall be submitted to
the electors of said School District at
the general election to be held Novem
Der Z, 1889. at the regular voting plac-
empted Village School District.
The Polls for said election will open
at $50 o'clock A. NJ and remain open
until $50 o'clock P. M. eastern
Standard Time) of said day.
C. B. RAY, Chairman.
M d. DUGAN, Clerk.
Board of Deputy State Supervisors
and Inspectors of Election for
Morgan County, Ohio. 1904
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
East Bloom

The October meeting of the p. I
A. will be at Tunnel Hill Friday ev.
ening, Oct. 13. Program: Music, by
the Oliver family; talks, by Franl
Leeper and Mrs. Katherine Root
music; talk, Crawford Bowers, su
perintendent of the Homer-UnioI
schools: stunts, Mrs. Eva Farris anC
Mrs. Lewis Greer; music. Refresh
ments will be served.
The Eureka club met with Eva
Farris Thursday, Oct. 5. Sixteen
members and four visitors wert
present. The visitors were Mrs
Marguerite Williams. Miss Erma
Stewart. Mrs. Alma Farris and Mrs
Wanda King. The program was
given and a social time enjoyed
Louise Masterson's name was drawn
for the December meeting. Rhe Oc-
tcber meeting will be at Lola Ma
theney's. Program Sons, "Sun-
light" repeat the 23rd Psalm in
unison. led by Alice Clifford; roll
call. something you would IKE TOT
Christmas; readings, Ella Richard
son and Mrs. Katherine Greer. he
freshments were served.
Floyd Spencer spent Sunday al
ternoon with Eldon Greer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grove Farris spent
Sunday at Clark and Russell VIII
liams. near Durant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worley Greer en-
tertained with a birthday supper IN
honor of Doris and Annabel Greer,
Friday evening. Those present were
Mrs. Birda Greer, Mrs. Martha Al
len and Doris and Annabel Greer
of McConnelsville; Eloise, Lee ana
BuIa Stewart, Eldon, Katherine ana
Maydelle Greer and the host ana
hostess.
Misses Jennie and Ruth culver
spent Sunday at Ethan Greer's.
Theodore Ickes and Wlfe nave
from the G. B. Rltchey
farm, to the E. M. Barkhurst farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Barkhurst
spent Monday in GAINESVILLE
Fred Parmiter and family spent
Saturday in Columbus, where they
attended the o. S. U.-Missouri foot
ball game.
Mrs. Della Stewart is suffering
with an ulcer on her eye.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Malta NJ. E. Church

9:15 a. M, Church school. C. B
Smith, superintendent. Rally day
will be observed Sunday and we are
hoping for 100 percent attendance
in all departments. 10:30 a. m.
morning worship. Anthem by the
choir. Sermon by the pastor. S p
m., Junior League. Mrs. c.. B
Frisbie. superintendent. Jimmie
Grubb, president p. M, EpwortI
League. VIM. Porter, councillor;
Hubert Dougan, president. 7 p. m.
the Sunday school will present q
program under the direction of Hell
en- Lynn. A playlet will be given
entitled can Evening With the
Jones Family The choir will meet
for practice at the church, Wednes-
day evening, at 7:3O. The Wesleyan
youth choir will meet for practice
at the parsonage. Thursday at $3.50
p. nc. B. Frisbie, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Examinations have been Schedul-
ed by the state civil service commits
sion for October 80 and 81 and No
vember / and 2, covering a variety
of positions in the state service.
Positions for which examinations
are scheduled include: Fish manage
ment agent and game management
agent, division of conservation and
natural resources; inspector, board
of cOsmetology; examiner division
of banks, division of building and
loan and the division of securities ;
physician, state hospitals and insti-
tutions, Ohio State sanatorium and
the industrial commission; deputy
mine inspector and scaffolding in
spector, department of industrial re-
lations; instructor of nurses, state
hospitals; ortheopedic nurse, de-
partment of public welfare; linotype
operator and printer, Ohio State
University; forwarder and ruler, de-
partment of finance; proof reader,
department Of highways; film in
spector, department of education;
actuary, industrial commission: in
spector (female) and supervisor
(male), division of factory and
building inspection; and reception
ist and messenger for various state
departments.
These examinations will be con-
Quoted simultaneously at Columbus,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo
An official bulletin giving further
details concerning these examina-
tions has been issued by the state
civil service commission and is
available at the Office of any count
ty auditor in the state. Applica-
tions are also available and may be
obtained from the same sources.
In addition, the state civil SER
vice commission has scheduled ex-
aminations for stenographer and
typist for Ohio University These
examinations, however, will be con-
Quoted on Wednesday, November s,
in the city of Athens only.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
M. & NJ. School Notes
Orchestra

| Orchestra
| The M. e M. orchestra was enter
tanned Monday evening at the hom
of Miss Mary Elizabeth Jaynes, Nal
| ia. Following the regular orchestrf
rehearsal, contests, games, ant
| dancing We're enjoyed by all De
llcious refreshments, cleverly serv
ed, climaxed most enjoyable ev
ening for all the members of tht
orchestra.
The F. H. A. had their first meet
ing Friday afternoon at 3. There
| were rs members present. Officers
were elected: President, Harriet
Torbert; sec'y, Jean Hardesty
treas, Mary Smith. Plans are be-
ing made for the initiation of new
| members soon.
The M. & M. Hi-Y club mel
Thursday, Oct. 5, in the high school
building. All Of the officers of the
club and two visitors were present
The topic, Communism and Facism
VS.. Democracy, was discussed. and
the program was concluded with d
fellowship circle
Last Thursday at Woodsfield Mrs
Button attended a meeting of the
principals of the high schools Of the
four counties, Monroe. Washington.
Noble and Morgan. She is secretary
of this group. The Americas Opti-
cal company demonstrated the
Ophthalm-O-Graph and the Matron-
O-Scope. The topic of discussion
was Reading" and the lecturer
was Professor Blackburn The next
meeting will be at Caldwell
Wednesday Mrs. Button spoke at
a gathering at Marietta.
Saturday Mrs. Button, Miss Stew
art and Mrs. Edwards will attend
the convention of the Delta Kappa
Cana National Honorary Education
Sorority in Cleveland. They are go
ing as members Of the Omicron
chapter in Marietta
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Parmiter took
bus load of high school students
to the Ohio State University Satur
day, who attended the football game
between Missouri University and
Ohio State. 1t was Ohio State high
school day, and the juniors and sem
iors of all the high schools from the
entire state were invited to attend.
The whole school is boosting the
entertainment by Miss Holzschuher
and her dance revue which is being |
sponsored by the Junior class, Fri
day night, Oct. 13. We are sure it |
Is going to be a good show and we
urge all to attend The money is to
go for the expenses of the junior
senior reception.
Orville Campbell, a member OF
the senior class, has left school.
The senior class want to take this
opportunity to wish Dorothy Croy a |
speedy recovery.
New Lexington Showed Under
New Lexington's defense, led by
Covan. could not stop the Crimson
Ball Carriers. in the football game
played last Thursday afternoon at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES

The boards of education will hold
their annual meeting here Wednes-
day, Oct. 18, beginning at one p. m.
Walter Bliss, executive secretary of
the Ohio Educational association,
will be the principal speaker
Superintendent C. w. Mallett
plans to attend the Ohio Education
al conference to be held Friday of
this week in the assembly room of
the state office building, Columbus.
Mrs. Mary Hamilton of Rose Farm
also expects to attend. The prin-
cipal subject to be discussed is ele-
mentary curriculum.
The schoolmasters' club met last
evening at the Malta hotel for the
first meeting of the present school
year. Work for year was mapped
out.
Today, at the fair grounds the
school buses of the county are be-
ing inspected. There are 70 school
buses in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
SHOWER FOR NEWLYWEDS

The Reinersville Methodist church
and Sunday school gave a shower
for Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Croy. 1t
was held at the grange hall Friday
evening, Oct. 6. There was a large
crowd in attendance and they re-
ceived many useful gifts for which
they were very thankful. Mrs. Croy
who before her marriage was Miss
Juanita Chambers, has been pianist
at the church the past six years.
Among the many presents was a
beautiful bed spread, presented by
the Sunday school, bearing a card
which read: "From the Sunday
school in appreciation for your SER
vices rendered"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

here Sunday, calling on friends.
A picnic supper was enjoyed Mon
day at the Big Bottom park, by the
! school bus drivers and their wives
the school board members and their
wives, the school ~faculty, grade
teachers and Mrs. Carl Fell.
Mrs. R. A. Durbin entertained
Sunday with a dinner, which honor
ed her husband and son Robert
jr. birthdays. The guests were his
mother, Mrs. Stella Durbin, Miss
Kate Stanton, Raymond Durbin, OF
McConnelsville, and Mr. and Mrs
John Durbin, of GAINESVILLE.
townsend meeting Oct. II, at s
O'Clock, at opera house There will
be guest speaker present.
Mrs. c. w. Broomhall and daugh-
ters Lucy and Lena of GAINESVILLE
spent Sunday with Mrs. w. H.
Broomhall and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Allard of
Crooksville spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j A. Hayes.
Those attending the football game
at Columbus, Saturday. were Supt.
and Mrs. Carl Fell. Lauribel Hawk
ms, Fred Kennard, Mr.. Berger,
Marjorie Wallace, Mary Lou Bur-
field. Betty Adkins, Laura Elizabeth
James, Beatrice De Long, Lavon
Wallace, Arnet Baker, Lee Ball,
Dayle Spencer and Miss Margaret
Giffin.
w. F. Ridgley spent Friday with
Virgie Metcalf, near Todds.
Bob James of Canton spent Sun
will Z, -
and family.
Bob Powelson and friend Miss
Kaye Stevens of GAINESVILLE spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ellen
Powelson.
Miss Margaret Giffin Will enter
tain the members of her Sunday
school class with a wiener roast
this Friday night. at the Lane home.
Several members of the Mary
Reed Auxiliary will attend the all
day meeting at Rolling Plains, Fri
day
Donald Penrose has returned
home from Akron, after spending a
few days there.
W. B. Wallace who has purchased
from his sister, Mrs. Henry Miller
her interest in the family home
moved Tuesday from the Homer
Lane property on Market street, to
their newly acquired home on Main
street
John McDermott, of Columbus.
spent Sunday with his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.
McHugh.
A. D. Blind and wife who have
been living in their trailer home
since returning from Florida, are
building a four room cottage on
their land near the north trestle |
They expect to have it ready for oc-
cupancy in the very near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Roberts have
moved into the Calendine property
near the Calendine garage. Mrs. |
Roberts was formerly Miss Mael
Newton of Bald Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Newton
and three sons Clarence, Raymond |
and Delmar of Bald Eagle, spent
Saturday evening with the formers |
sister. Mrs. Linnie Farmhouse.
Goldie Farmhouse and Mrs. J. w. |
Dover of McConnelsville spent Sun
day at the j. E. Farmhouse home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
J. w. STANDIFORD

James White, son of John and
Lydia White Stahd;ford, was born
near Cutler Dam, in Muskinsum
county, Nov. 80, 1872; died Oct. 2
1889, in Los Angeles. Calf He was
married to Susannah Woodburn
who is deceased, as is also two sons.
He is survived by a daughter. MIS-.
Faye Fiel of Los Angeles, Calf /;
four sisters, Mrs. Anna Downing
Mrs. Isabel Burr, Mrs Hattie
Frozee, and Mrs. Electia Elliott; a
granddaughter Miss Joy Standiford,
a number of nieces and nephews,
and host of friends. The parents
and one brother William are deceas-
ed. He has made his home in Sac
ramento, Calf, for a number of
years. where he was engaged in real
estate and furniture business, until
his retirement few years ago. He
had been in poor health for several
years, but was able to visit his sis
ters this summer A precious one
from us is gone, voice we loved is
stilled, a place is vacant in our
home, which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled, the
boon his love has given, and though
the body slumbers here, the soul is
safe in heaven.
The body arrived Saturday. ac-
companied by Mr. and Mrs. Fell,
and was taken to the Miller funeral
home. where funeral services were
held at o'clock. conducted by Rev.
L. S. Wees, pastor Of Grace Metho-
dist church. A mixed quartet from
McKendree church sang "Going
Down the Valley" and "Good Night
and Good Morning." Pail bearers
were C. E. Stewart. Herman Elliott,
Marshall Wade, Francis Downing,
Raymond Stewart and James Fiel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

The whole week will seem finer il
it is started with worship, prayer
and Bible study. This evening
(Thursday- Francis Asbury meets
at the r. r. Bell home. The Junior
Epworth League meets after school
at the church. The Women's Home
Missionary society meets at the
George Archer home, Friday at
2:30. The church school teachers
and officers will meet Monday even
ing, next, at the parsonage. The
Mems Brotherhood will meet next
Tuesday evening for the first meet
ing of this conference year. Dinner
meeting and good speaker.-Glenn
l.. Tennell, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Main Street Church of Christ

The unified service, consisting OF
worship, communion of the Lords
Supper, and church school, begins
at $3.50 a. m. Sermon theme. ere
pentance and Forgiveness. The
evening service consists of young
peoples meeting at $50, and
preaching service at 7:3O. The
worship period will be built around
the songs of Fanny Crosby. The
sermon theme will be Opportunity
and Opposition Friday evening,
Oct. IS, Lucille Holman will enter
tain the young people of the church
and church school at her home on
Jecerson and Second streets.-D G
Holman, pastor. Parsonage phone
105-Green.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Presbyterian Churches

McConnelsville: Sunday school at
$50. Mrs. Elsie e. Maier, super
intendent. Preaching service, at
1920. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day, 1880.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
10 a. n Mrs. Mary L. H. Flanders,
superintendent. Young peoples
meeting at II a. m. Mrs. Charlotte
Lawrence is the leader.
Deerfield: Sunday school at 10 a..
m E. I. Price, superintend-
ent. No preaching service.-Chas.
J. Caller, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

New Lexington.
New Lexington received the open
ing kickoff on the 20 yard line and
carried it to the 35 The "Panth-
ers" were forced to punt; M. & NJ.
took the ball and started drive for
the goal On the third down Knox
took the ball on a pass from Long
ley and scored. Dick Steward kick
ed a placement for the extra point.
The quarter ended with the ball in
M. & MS possession on the "Panth-
ers" 35. Huck took the place of
Smith in the middle of the first
quarter.
In the second quarter, Smith af-
ter replacing Huck, threw a long
pass to Steward in the end zone, to
make the score 1870. The CONVEX
sion. fake kick, failed
At this point the Press was great
ly embarrassed by being, (kindly
???,.!-D removed from the field.
We, reinforcing ourselves with hot
dogs and pop, returned to brave the
storm. The third quarter passed
with no score for either side.
In the fourth New Lexington took
the air in a desperate attempt to
overcome the big Reds" 13 point
lead. McGonagle rifed pass over
the line which the ever alert center
for M. e Mr. intercepted fairly in the
eye. The game was climaxed by
magnificent lateral from Knox to
Longley. who packed the ball 80
yards for the last score; again Stew
ard came through with a placement,
making the score 900.
McConnelsville proved that they
had plenty Of reserve power with
substitutions of Huck, Whitehouse,
White, Heston, Ellis, Crcnin and
Newsom Huck. playing nearly half
Of the game, again proved his skill
in running and passing. Whitehouse
proved himself capable by gaining
80 yards on two plays.
Score by Quarters
1 2 8
NJ & NJ --------7 ~
New Lexington 30 0
M e. M New Lexington
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Church OF Christ
(Seventh Street)

Bible study at $3.50 a. m. Preach
ing at 10:30 and in the evening at
1880, by Evangelist Tom Butter
field. Evangelistic services are in
progress. Meeting each evening at
1880. Sermon by Evangelist Dan
Mathis. Much interest is being
shown in these meetings. Come
and enjoy the services with us.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
MRS. o. P. LINDSAY ENTERTAINs

Mrs. o. P. Lindsay of this place
entertained a few friends Saturday
evening at her home, plimenting
her guests Mrs. Lura Parkinson of
Pataskala and Mrs. J. E. Campbell
of Columbus. Games were played,
refreshments Served and Mrs. Park
inson and Mrs. Campbell were pre-
sented gifts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

Burial was in McConnelsville ceme-
terry.
Gard of Thanks
We thank friends and neighbors
for the kindness and sympathy, and
for the beautiful flowers at the
death of our father and brother
James w. Standiford. Also the sing
ers, pail bearers, Rev L. S. Wees
for his comforting words. and the
Miller Undertaking company for
their services.-Mr and Mrs. j. p
Fiel and the sisters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Church of the NaZarene

Morning worship at 10:30. Sun
day school, $50 a. m. Evening
evangelistic service, 7:45. Young
peoples meeting, O'Clock. Every
body welcome to these services. Col
die Drake, superintendent
Keel, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Pisgah Methodist Church

Church school, 1870. Catherine
Greer, superintendent. Worship ser
vice, 2:3O. Report of first quarter
ly conference will be considered
L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Page Three

Substitutions-M & M: Huck,
White, Whitehouse, Ellis. Heston,
Cronin, Newsom. New Lexington.
Hills, Cannon, Matthews, Bennett,
Hill, Lennon. J. Hills.
Agriculture Department
The result of the election of agri-
culture officers during 1899 and 40
follows: President, Eldon Greer:
vice pres, Louis Huck; sec'y, Geo.
Still; treas, Donald Richardson;
reporter. Carl Sulek. Other Off
GERS of the department are Carl
Richardson, recreation leader; Os-
car Roberts and Roy Lawrence, IL
brarians, and Edgar Little, as
watchdog.
The first F. F. A. meeting this
year, held on Sept. 27, had per-
feet attendance of students who
were initiated for the Greenland
degree. After the regular meeting.
all the students enjoyed a wiener
roast the rest of the evening.
The lunch stand previously oper-
ated by the juniors will be operated
by the F. F. A. chapter, Oct. 13.
The exact location of the stand was
not determined, but it will be near
the grandstand, at the next football
game.
The F. F. A. chapter will have
their second annual meeting, Oct.
II, at 1880 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Trinity Methodist Church

Announcements for Sunday, Oct.
Is. 1899: $3.50 a. m., service of
worship for juniors; 10:O5, STUDY
classes for this group. $3.50, STUDY
classes for young people and adults;
1915, morning service of worship.
Anthem by choir. Missionary sun
day. Theme for thought, with COO
there is no respect for persons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Grace Methodist Church

Church school, 915. VIM. Reed,
superintendent. Morning worship.
1890. Evening service, 1880. At
each service will be given some in
formation of the first quarterly con-
ference.-L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
(|I'S;}1S1n6da:y2 :
.1EService-
st. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd and 9Th
Sundays, will be at $50 a. M; and
on End and 4th Sundays, at 1880 a.
mfr. w. l.. Thomas, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
Cross Roads Presbyterian Church

There will be preaching service
at the Cross Roads Presbyterian
church, Sunday evening at 1880,
Oct Is. Chas. J. Caller will
preach.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

The biggest and best Halloween
party in town-the firemen's Hal
lOWe'en festival.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12

Don't miss the big Halloween
jamboree-the firemen's HalloWe EN-
festival.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-10-12
ard of Thanks

Burial was in McConnelsville GENE
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-10
SWINE SANITATION
PROGRAM LAUNCHED L

College Station, Raleigh, August
l0.-A swine sanitation program has
been launched in North Carolina
cooperatively by the State college
Extension Service, the u. S. and
State Departments of Agriculture,
the Farm Security Administration,
and the Vocational Agriculture
teachers. ii was announced today by
H. w. Taylor, extension swine
specialist
The purpose is to stimulate the
Sl0.833, 900 annual hog-raising in
dustry in the State through the con-
troll Of internal parasites and
diseases of swine.
The cooperating agencies have
been divided into two divisions, the
county agents of the Extension Ser
wee the vocational teachers, and
TIE Farm Security supervisors to do
the educational work, and the vet
erinarians Of the U. S. and State
Departments Of Agriculture 10 10
the service work, such as vaccina-
ton for hog cholera. and other
disease control.