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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Congressman Michaelson's trial
will be held in Key West next
month advices were received
from Tampa indicating that the
trial will be attended by num-
Der of friends of the accused. He
viii be tried here, it is said, be-
cause the indictment charged that
the liquor found in his trunk at
Jacksonville was struggled into
the country at this port and was
on board the Steamer Northland.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

George Jessel, actor, born in
New York, Al years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

bud" Oh. CO Fisher, cartoon
list, born in. Illinois, IS years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Each and every one of the per-
formers taking part in 'The Lit
tlest Rebel" last night in the Con-
vent auditorium gave evidence of
being trained to perfection in
their respective parts, and naught
but the most favorable comment
was heard from the audience.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Members of Troop No. 4, Boy
Scouts of America. are requested
to meet at their headquarters z
O'Clock this evening to attend the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Nelson T. Johnson, Ambassa-
dor to China, born in Washing
ton, D. c., So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Editorial Comment: You can
catch all the crawfish you want
to use for bait during the closed
season, but the iax. fdsbids you
to sell any to be used as bait by
other anglers, says the state she'll
fist commissioner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

Leslie Howard, actor, born in
England, IS years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-03

DR.. Eugene L. Bishop, iva.
director of health, born at Nash
vile, SO years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
WIDOW OF G.. A. CLIFTON
TAKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. Nina l.. Clifton, widow of
Charles A. Clifton, So, passed away
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
While not in the best of health for
some time, her death followed an
Illness Of about a week, the direct
cause being diabetes. She was a
daughter Of the late Eli and Mary
Phillips Suites, and was born near
EagleDort, where she spent the most
of her life. However she resided
at this place for a time, also at
GAINESVILLE. Her husband was a well
known contractor, who died eleven
years ago. Surviving are a daugh-
ter, Brenda, wife OF Mr. Clarence
Davis, of Canton, and one son Gray
don Clifton, with whom she made
her home. She also leaves two
grandchildren, Ronald Davis and
MyrOn Clifton, and these brothers
and sisters: A. P. Suites of Beverly;
Harry and Cartheau of Cedar Run;
Cecil of Blue Rock; Mrs Howard
Reed of Durant; Mrs. Martha Lenz
of GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. Ora Hartley
of Stone Station. The deceased was
a good woman. She was a member
of the Methodist church at Eagle
port, and of Eagleport grange.
The funeral rites will be Satur-
day. At /, private services will be
at the home, followed with public
services at the Eagleport church at
2 O'Clock Interment in Duncan
Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
NOTICE TO ELECTORS Nj. & Nj.
SCHOOL DISTRICT

The M. & NJ board of education
calls your attention to the follow
ing school rates and total rates in
all of the exempted villages in the
Muskingum Valley Athletic League,
together with their bonded debt:
Caldwell, total school rate, 12.b
mills: rate all purposes, 25.2 mills;
total bonded school debt, $51, 1,000.-
90. Crooksville, total school rate,
10.4 mills; rate all purposes, 26.o
mills; total bonded school debt,
$5O,O00.00. Glouster, total school
rate, 14.6 mills; rate all purposes.
203 mills; total bonded school
debt, $s9, 10000 NJ. & NJ, total
school rate, rs mills; rate all pur.
POSES, 1879 mills (Malta), III mills
(McConnelsville) total bonded
school debt, $40,0O0.OO. New Lex
ington, total school rate, 1872 mills;
rate all purposes, 1900 mills; totai
bonded school debt, $130,000.00.
The above statistics show that we
are far below other schools in our
section of the state in total school
rate, total for all purposes, and to-
tai bonded school debt
In marking the special ballot on
Tuesday, November Z, remem Der
that the levy is not. new tax but a
renewal levy which is needed to
keep the standard of our school
from being reduced.
A vote for the levy is vote for
our boys and girls.-Board of Edu-
cation, NJ & M. School District.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
G.. w. SMITH PASSES AWAY
AT HIS HOME, WEDNESDAY

C. w. (Wood) Smith, 72, one of
the most prominent farmers of the
county, and lifelong resident of
Bristol township, died Wednesday
forenoon at 10:45 O'Clock at his
home. While he had not been in
years, death, very unexpected was vas
stomach. He had been to town
Monday, driving his machine, and
apparently in his usual health.
Charles Woodward Smith, son of
the late Alexander and Juliet john
son Smith, was born in Bristol
township. March 8, 1867 His wife
parents of two children, Ray, of
near the home, and Eula, wife of
Homer Lawrence OF Cambridge. He
also leaves two grandsons, Lloyd
and Homer Smith, of Bristol town
ship, and one sister, Mrs: Zoa Dick
inson of Caldwell. In his fathers
family were b: s child CHILDREN rSn six ot6 of
ers deceased were: Mrs. Prudence
Barkhurst, Mrs. AIDA Offord, Mrs.
Ella Prouty Mrs. Jennie Pearson
and Mr. j. H. c.. Smith. AS farm
er he was most successful. accumu-
lating much of this worlds goods,
much OF which he gave TO the
church of his choice, and for other
religious and charitable causes. Dur.
ing the World wcr he was one of
the county's heaviest contributors
to the Red Cross and other drives.
the purpose of which was to raise
money He was member of the
Mt Carmel M. P. church, and one
of it's outstanding members. He
read much; was always interested
in all religious organizations, and
was an active worker in the cause
Of temperance. He was a member
Of Bristol grange and at one time
belonged to the |. O. o. f.. order.
His passing will be keenly felt by
many friends and acquaintances.
Last rites for Mr.. Smith will be
held Friday afternoon at 80
O'Clock, at Mt. Carmel Methodist
church, with the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Brown, officiating, assisted by for
mer pastor w S. Mowery now OF
Redwood Interment will be made
in the churchyard cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
S. M. PINKERTON DIES
AN FLORIDA

Sherwood Mortley Pinkerton, 72,
a native of this county died Mon
day morning at his home in City
Point, Fla, following a brief illness.
He was son of the late John Will
son and Hattie Mortley Pinkerton.
The family moved to GAINESVILLE in
1870, at which time the Pinkerton
wholesale grocery was organized.
After conducting the business for
father moved to Toledo, where they
founded and operated the Pinkerton
Tobacco company. For the past Is
years the deceased made his home
in Florida. On Jan. 28. 1891, Mr..
Pinkerton married Miss Julia Buck
ingham of GAINESVILLE. Following
her death, which occurred i'll To-
ledo, in 1922, he married Mrs. Hell
en- Drinkwater, who survives. He
also leaves four sons Sherwood
Mortley Pinkerton, jr., of Toledo;
Fla; Edward Green Pinkerton, Ded-
ham, Mass; and James Buckingham
Pinkerton, City Point, Fla; two
sisters, Mrs. Frederick Bernard,
Glendale O., and Mrs. Kate Bovard,
Toledo, and two step children. A
daughter, Elsie, is deceased.
Mr.. Pinkerton was a grandson of
the late David Pinkerton former
probate Judge of this county. He
was nephew of the late A. p.
Pinkerton of this place, and dis
tant relatives Of Mrs. G. M. Scott
and Mrs. Catherine McKeown of
this place
The body will arrive in GAINESVILLE
Saturday and will be taken to the
grave in Woodlawn cemetery, where
last rites will be conducted
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
AUGUSTA DORBINS
MORRISON DIES

Mrs. Augusta Dobbins Morrison
so, wife of Gardner Morrison, Ma
rietta, died in Memorial hospital
Monday, following decline. She
underwent an operation in recent
weeks. The deceased was a native
Of this place. Since her marriage
in 1909 the family home has been
in Marietta. She was a member OF
the Methodist church Besides her
husband she leaves six daughters
Mrs. Thelma Warner of Hialiath,
Fla. Mrs. Georgia Arnold, Mrs.
Sarah Mathers and Mrs. Marian
Fogle of Marietta, and Misses Bet
ty and Barbara Morrison of the
family home. There are II grand
children Brothers and. sisters are
Samuel Dobbins and Jacob Dob
bins of GAINESVILLE. Mrs. Rose Cole of
Washington. D. c., and Mrs. Mary
Stowe. near here.
Funeral services will be held at
the Dixon funeral home. Marietta,
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev. H.
V. McCleary. pastor of the Gilman
Avenue Methodist church will Off
ciate. Interment will be made in
Harmar cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
HARRY GARDNER, 50. DIES
FOLLOWING OPERATION

Harry Gardner SO, died Wednes-
day night Of last week at St Fran
els hospital, Columbus. wednesday
morning he underwent an operation.
He was born and reared in Morgan
county. Soon after his marriage TO
Myrtle Blackburn he moved to
Glouster, where he made his nome
for 80 years His wife died two
wears ago. For several years Mr.
Gardner had been employed on the
farm of Willis Blower. He had
been in failing health for some time
and was taken to St. Francis nos
pitaI a month ago, where he under
went an operation about two weeks
before his death. Surviving are
these Children: Mrs. Mary ss,le Strohs
never, of Lancaster: Nrs. Mauae
Williams, Glouster: Frank. or
washington. d. G.: Mrs. Grace
Gibbs. 7Janeeville. Wis. Miss Kate
Gardner, Columbus, and Jack Gard
ner. Glouste~ He clso leaves one
hrother. CYRUS Gardrcr end one
sister, Mrs. Delpha Abel. OF Kan
sas.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock, In the
Church of Christ. Glouster. with Ell
der Carl GLADDEN. Of this place,
brother-in-law officiating. Inter-
ment was in Maplewood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
CARLTON HENDERSON TO
WE'D ELEANOR RUSSI

The following. taken from the
GAINESVILLE Signal, will be read with
much interest locally:
"Miss Eleanor Russi, whose wed
ding to Carlton Henderson, Cam
bridge, will take place about the
middle of November, will be guest
of honor at party to be given Mon.
day evening, Nov. 6. Mrs. Bernard
Russi, Pine street, sister-in-law OF
the bride-elect, will be hostess and
the party will be given at her home
Bridge will be played at four tables
Miss Russi is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Russi, Ohio street;
has held a position with the soil
conservation service in Dayton, and
she returned here few weeks ago
She is deservedly popular with
many friends.
Mr.. Henderson is a graduate OF
NJ & NJ high school at McConnels-
vile. He graduated from Ohio State
university, Columbus, and is now
with the soil conservation service
located in Cambridge. 1t is there
he and his bride will reside follow
ing their marriage"
Mr.. Henderson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herschel Henderson, near Row
land, is one of the county's very
best young men.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
IT'S ALL DONE WITH BRAINS
NOT WITH MIRRORS

The following is taken from the
Standard Oil company's advertise
ment in the Los Angeles, Calf,
Times, of Oct. "a
They thought Col. Edwin Lau-
rencine Drake crazy enough when,
in 1859, he started to dig a perpen-
nowheres, Colonel" winked mus
tachioed know-it-alls, 'less'n you
start at the bottom and work up"
Suppose he had attempted a hori-
zontal well!"
Eighty years later, near McCon-
nelsville, Ohio, the first horizontal
oil we'll has become reality Only
953 feet deep" it yields at the
rate of $50 barrels day. In a
long-worked field-stippled with or
binary wells and practically ex-
methods-this short well R'peacfas reaches
three fresh oil pockets. (This has
reference to the horizontal well
drilled by Leo Ranney on Havener's
rum.
Since brakes time, horizontal
wells have been considered as i'm
possible as the flying machine once
was. The men who sank this one
had to invent processes and tools
as they went along Now they can
say 'It can't be done, but there she
is''-an old refrain in the oil bust
ness
The clipping was sent us by How
ard Coulson Of Tucson. Ariz., who
states that California is having a
big fight over their oil rights. The
Coulsons spent the past summer in
southern California.
Mr. Coulson states that Tucson
has had a wonderful fall-in fact
he writes '"The best / have ever seen
in this place" He also states that
they would like to spend soma time
right now among the hills Of Nor
gan county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF PIO.
NEER RIVERMEN TO MEET

A meeting of the sons and daugh-
ters Of pioneer rivermen, to be held
November IS at Marietta. is being
arranged, the place of meeting to be
announced later. This will be a.
evening meeting and among the
speakers will be Capt. Frederick
Way Sewickley, author of the
'Log of the Betsy Ann and pilot
and captain of Ohio river boats;
Capt. W. B. Rodgers of the Rodgers
Sand company, Pittsburgh, and Mrs:
f, Kussart. Pittsburgh, author OF
"The History of the Allegheny Riv-
err The first 100 members will
be charter members of the organiza-
ton, and the list is filling rapidly.
The officers are: President, j.
Mack Gamble, Clarington; vice
pres, Capt. Phil J. Elsey, Hunting
ton. w. Va; sec'y, Miss Elizabeth
Litton, Clarington, and treasurer,
B. D. Richardson, Malta. Anyone
eligible and interested is invited
to attend this meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
REV. S. =. MOODY FINISHES
HIS WORK ON THIS EARTP

Reverend Samuel Parker Moody
well known retired minister of the
Church of Christ, passed from this
life at his home here on Liberty
street Wednesday morning at z
O'Clock. He had been a sufferer
with diabetes for about six years.
which with complications, caused
his death.
On September "a he was 84 years
of age. Son of the late Elder John
F.. Moody, and Mary Ann Parker
Moody. he was born in Iowa. When
four years of age he moved with his
parents to this county. His father
was a minister of the Church OF
Christ. When comparatively
preach For As years he was an ac-
tive minister. He attended the
Johnson Bible college at Kimber-
lin Heights, Tenn. While his work
called him to many places, much OF
the time he was preaching in the
northern part of the state. having
held pastorates among other places
at Carrollton. His wife, who was
Osceanna Parsons. member of one
of the pioneer families of the coun-
ty, survives. They were married
62 years ago.
Surviving also are three sons,
clyde Moody of Wooster; chester
Moody of Detroit, and l.. S. Moody
Of Cleveland. He also leaves two
grandchildren; one brother, A. c
Moody of Harlingen, Tex, and a
half sister, Miss Alice Moody, vii.
lage clerk, of this place. Two broth
ers are deceased-R. G.. and Josiah
Moody.
Reverend Moody was a member
of the Main Street Church of Christ
and of Valley Lodge. No. 36, I. O.
0. F. of this place He was an able
minister, and had a pleasant friend
ly manner in meeting his friends
which were many. A truly good
man has been called from our midst
Funeral services will be held on
Friday afternoon at O'Clock at the
Main Street Church of Christ, con-
Rev. Chas. Caller Burial in Nc
COnnelsyille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
MRS. JANE RUSSELL DIES
NEAR TABOR

Mrs. Jane Adrian Russell, So well
known, lifelong, resident of the Ia
Dor locality. died Tuesday night
about II O'Clock. She had been III
failing health for a long time, and
was an invalid for year. She was
a daughter of the late Rowland and
Marinda Palmer Adrian, and was
born near Tabor. Her husband
John NJ. Russell, is deceased Mrs
Russell made her home with her
niece, Mrs. Alta Reed Rardin
Surviving are two brothers and two
sisters-Charles Adrian of Zanes-
vile, and Edward Adrian of Light
ner ridge, Windsor township; Mrs
Della Reed of GAINESVILLE, and Mrs
Belle GaZelle of Glouster. Two sis
ters, Miss Lydia Adrain and Mrs,
Mary Purviance, are deceased. Mrs
Russell was a member of the Tabor
Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock at Tabor
with burial in Tabor cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
TWO LOCAL WOMEN WE'RE
STRANGELY STRICKEN

Two we'll known local women,
beyond high school age, were
strangely stricken last week with a
trouble that for a time was battling.
They attended Halloween party,
where refreshments had been serv-
ed, and spent the night. together.
The next morning. very soon after
getting up, they were both seized
with dizziness, dark specks before
their eyes and their conditions grew
more alarming as the morning wore
away (no it wasn't hang over)
Both women are members of the
Methodist church, in good standing.
Later on in the day after their
trouble was properly diagnosed by
Or. b." they soon recovered.
The whole trouble was caused by
getting their glasses mixed 1--WE
don't mean wine, or hard cider
glasses) but their spectacles. When
they arose it was like this: Mrs
"B" had put on Mrs. "H's" glasses,
and vice versa. If you don't believe
this is a true story ask the leading
ODtOmetriSt of this place
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02

n. & Nj. BUSINESS
MEMS MEETING

Regular monthly meeting of the
Business Mems association will be
held Monday evening, at the Legion
hall at S O'Clock. Every member
is urged to be present and any
business or professional man or
woman who would like to join this
organization come and help carry
the load. The Christmas program
will have to be worked out at this
meeting and other matters of i'm
portance are on the calendar We
have been receiving many cOmpli-
ments Oh the manner in which our
various organizations work togeth-
er, and it was certainly demonstrate
ed in the firemen's Halloween fes-
tival. We hope to have copies OF
the recent survey available at this
meeting. Election of officers in
December will be in order and a So
cial time and dinner will be sug-
gested for this December meeting.
Our community is made up of
PEOPLE and the kind of PEOPLE
we have made the KIND of Com
munity we have Cooperation, not
competition, is the life of business.
This meeting will start promptly at
8 o'clock Please be on time
Earle Eveland, President; Conrad
White Sec'Y
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
w. O. PORTER CHOSEN DEPUTY
GRAND MASTER OF DISTRICT

William o. Porter, past master Of
Valley lodge, No. 145, F. & A. NJ.
received word Wednesday of his ap-
pointment as deputy grand master
OF the 18th Masonic district by the
grand master of Ohio. The 18th
district comprises the counties of
Morgan, Athens and Washington.
Mr.. Porter who succeeds Weston I.
Dressed of Belpre as deputy grand
master, served Valley lodge, No.
las, as master in 1881, and since
1885 has been it's very efficient sec
retary. This is a deserved honor
to Mr. Porter and to Valley lodge.
A few years ago Morgan county
was honored when Justus r. Alder
man of Corinthian lodge, No. Ill,
served as deputy grand master. Mr..
Porter is one of the teachers of M.
& M. high school. He will be a
worthy successor of Mr.. Dressed
who has served very efficiently for
the past several years,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETS

The village council met last even
ing and discussed new job schedule
for WPA street work.
Other business disposed of in
cluding the renewing of insurance
on members of the fire department
An ordinance was passed vacatine
part of an alley near the Bragg SER
vice station.
Building permits were issued to
George Raile for a posy shop, and
to the Nazarene denomination, fol
church building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
HOUSEHOLD GOODS BURNED

The local firemen were called
Sunday about noon to near the Car
rel place on the north river road to
extinguish a blaze. where household
goods on a transfer truck were on
fire. Most of the goods were ruin
ed. but the truck was not much
damaged The truck belonged to
the Mahoney Transfer company of
Marietta, and the goods were being
transported to Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
TO IMPROVE CLOUD ROAD

A WPA job schedule has been
sent in from the local WPA office
to GAINESVILLE for approval Of the
improvement of the Cloud road
Bristol township, which intersects
route 78. The schedule calls for
removing slips, correcting drainage,
and additional surfacing material
1t is believed that the project will
meet with quick approval, and work
will start soon on this road which
is in bad condition
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
FATHER OF IL CHILDREN
DIES AT ROSE FARM

Joseph Smith. 78, died at his
home at Rose Farm Friday morn
ing at 8:15, following an illness.
Besides his wife he is survived by
nine sons and three daughters
Joseph, jr., of New Lexington
Thomas, of Columbus; George and
Walter of Rose Farm; John, OF
GAINESVILLE; Frank, of Crooksville;
Dewey, of GAINESVILLE; Art of New
Lexington; Charles, Of McLuney;
Mrs. Emile Quinn, Mrs. Violet
Blaney and Mrs. Rose Colburn, all
of Rose Farm. He also leaves Al
grandchildren and 27 great grand
children. Funeral services were
held at the Rose Farm church Mon
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock, with
Rev Paul E. Ertel, pastor of the
Crooksville Methodist church, Off
ciating. Interment was in Deaver-
town cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
FIRE AT FRED McDANGFL'S

The McConnelsville firemen were
called to the Fred Mcdaniel proper-
ty on the north river road, Tuecday
about O'Clock. and eXtinguished a
fire which started in the kitchen
from an oil stove. The blaze had
spread from the first floor 10 the
second story, and up into the garret.
The damage, about 500, Yves COW
cred bv insurance. No one was
home when the fire started. 1t was
discovered by a passing motorist
who gave the alarm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
FLOYD DAVIS TO RETIRE

as government lock tender at this
place for the past II years, and an
assistant for seven years, is to re-
tire Dec. 1. His active retirement
begins March 80, 1910, but due to
the fact that he has not taken his
annual vacation of go days. he is
relieved from duty that much soon
er. He and his family will move
to their property near the ceme-
terry. Mr. Davis who has served
most acceptably, succeeded the late
Capt Irven Travis He is also the
government weather observer of
this place. The name of his sue
cessor has not been made public,
but it is reported he may come from
the Big Sandy river.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
CLIFF COURTNEY HONORED

Cliff Courtney of GAINESVILLE has
been elected treasurer in the Ma
tional Fraternal Order of Police.
He was elected to the position, af-
ter being named vice president of
the state organization. Courtney
has been on the GAINESVILLE police
force for 10 years. He was born in
Laurelville, Hooking county. and is
a son-in-law of Mrs. Letitia Perk-
ins of this place. His wife before
marriage was Miss Edith Perkins,
r M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-11-02
SUPERINTENDENT MALLETT
CHOSEN VICE PRESIDENT

At the closing session of the
Southeastern Ohio Teachers asso-
citation hid last week at Athens, T..
X. Owens, superintendent of the
Jackson city schools was chosen
president; G.. W. Mallett of this
place. vice president, and G. E..
Carr, Logan, to succeed himself as
secretary