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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

MLSSSS AleJ1d ana HeIld EulleT OI Fiske street are on an extended tour through the Western States.
 Misses Lucille Dee, Mary Elizabeth Shea, Mary OKeefe, Ann Guilfoile, Eleanor Dee, Louise Culhane and Sheila Shea are vacationing at Bay view.
 Misses Katherine and Helen Healey of Prospect street are en- toying a motor trip to the Canadian Rockies, Glacier National and Yel- loWstone parks.
 Miss Peggy Blake of Capitol ave- nue and Miss Marguerite Dwyer of Oakville sailed today on the s. s Washington for vacation at Vir- ginia Beach.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. F. Shields who have been visiting relatives in this city have returned to their home in Pittsfield.
 Miss Kathleen Wright of North Main street is spending several days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hall have returned to their home on Wolcott street after spending the weekend in Springfield, Mass.
 Mrs. Nettie Saxe Floto of Hamil- ton avenue is spending week in New York City. While there she is attending the Florists convention.
 Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin and Miss Patricia Mclaughlin of Shelley street and Miss Laura McMahor and Andrew Phelan of Ashley street spent the weekend in Boston where they attended the Boston Red SoX- St. Louis Browns baseball game.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Niven oi South Main street are spending sev- eral days in New York City. MT. and Mrs. Joseph McNulty have returned to their home or Cooke street after spending the past two weeks in Maine.
 Miss Alice O'Brien of South Main street is spending few days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Watson of Highland avenue are spending two weeks at Bayview.
 Miss Lucille Larkin has returned to her home on Walnut street aftel spending the past two weeks at Pond Point Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. V. Richardson oi Whittlesey avenue have had as their guests for a few days, Misses Bertha Herbert and Jean Richard son of Beach Haven, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Stollar o1 Meriden Road are spending severa days in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson O. Watertown avenue are spending several days in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Roland Jenifer o South Main street are spending two weeks in Mainel
 Misses Thefesa and Josephine Martin have returned to theil homes on Congress avenue aftel spending tn past two weeks al aLurel Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Many activities ure filling the gay season at Madison with local resi- dents participating in many of the events. Miss Rhode Chatfield of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Miss Barbara Byrnes of Bridge port is the guest of Miss Ann Rear don of Woodlawn Terrace for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
Bernadine CarelU
 Is ShoWer Guest

Miss Mae Barley was hostess at a personal shower held at her home on Simons Avenue recently in com- pli' .ent to Miss Barnadine CareW who is beir married on Saturday, July 29th at St. Francis Xavier's church to Ellington D. Wade, Jr. The bride to be was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
 Those attending were: Misses Rita Wells, Elearcr Brenneis, Betty Birmingham V rna Akins, Frances Deegan, Eleanor Moriarty, Lorraine Bucleyk, Hazel Duffy, Helen Duffy, Rosemary Custar, Jane Tompkins. Irene Conda, Bernadette Caulfield. Jeanne Shea, Mabel Hermann, Doris H. Charron Isaura Tambur- ini, Madalyn Watts, Patricia Ear ley, Mae Barley and Bernadine Ca rev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Miss Kathleen Stanton of Wash ington Avenue is spending a week in Scranton, Pa, where she is the guest of relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
Coettes Enjoy End
 Annual Outing

The "Coettes" held their second annual hot-dog roast at Torring- ford yesterday.
 Songs and games were enjoyed during the day, and at night marshmallows were toasted by campfire.
 "Coettes" and their guests attend ing were: Susan Brevetti. Marie Damiani, Betty Damiani, Melba Falcone, Julia Janetty, Jane Mar giotta, Louise Mazzaferro, Viola Pagano, Elsie, Linda, and Sylvia Perillo; also Aurie Damiani, Ettore DelFino, George Mazzaferro, Ray mond Mazzaferro Tullio Perillo, Bernie Rotella, and Pete Topo.
 Miss Marion Wheaton has return- ed to her home on Pine street after spending the past week in Worces- ter, aMss.
 MT. Mrs. Frederick Andercon Of Main Street have returned after spending a few days in Pittsfield.
 MT. and Mrs. William Pierce of Highland avenue spent the week end in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. John R. Read of Thomaston Avenue left yesterday for a two weeks stay in Vermont.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Foster of Hamilton Avenue are vacationing in Maine for two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Over 100000 tons of fish were caught each month in Russia this year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Foster of Hamilton Avenue are vacationing in Maine for two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Joseph Carter of New York City is spending several days in Wor- cester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

The Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul's church will meet at the School Hall on Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

MT. and Mrs. John R. Read of Thomaston Avenue left yesterday for a two weeks stay in Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
Walter: Willclleu Or Br0adzCay
Grade Regs.ercd Copyright 1888 Daily Mirror Inc

(Today's guest coIumnist for Walter WinchelI is Frank Buck. noted hunter and authOr.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Misses Katherine and Loretta Manifold of East Main Street have returned after spending the week. end at BayvieW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

Raymond Bieth of Hartford spent the weekend as the guest of John Perham of Hillside avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

MT. and Mrs. William Pierce of Highland avenue spent the week end in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Personal

Misses Aletha and Rena Puffer of Fiske street are on an extended tour through the Western States.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
MASONIC PARTY VERY
ENJOYABLE

The annual Masonic party given
jointly by Corinthian lodge, No. Ill
F. & A. NJ, and Valley lodge, No.
145, held last Thursday night at the
armory, was keenly enjoyed by about
270 persons. These parties are Civ
en- for the membership of the two
lodges and families and Masons and
families, and Eastern Stars residing
i'll their jurisdiction. Atty Clair A.
Young, presided. The entertainment
included vocal duet by the Benja-
min brother-Ivan and Robert, and
Jeanne and Tommy Windsor put on
a delightful program. These artists
were here last fall at the Masonic
father and son banquet and. gave
such a splendid entertainment that
they were asked for a return en-
gagement. The program Thursday
night was entirely different from
their previous one. Their entertain
nent included rag pictures, ventrilo
quism and magic. William and Sam
uel Elliott assisted in the latter
After the entertainment lunch
was served-then came dancing
with music by the Beverly Night
Hawks orchestra.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
SCOUTS HAVE PARTY

The local Boy Scout troop and
Girl Scout troop held a joint party
at the scout cabin Monday evening
which began at 6 80 with a pot luck
supper. Following this the prin-
cipal entertainment was dancing. A
short program was put on which in
cluded several songs by the popular
Boy Scout trio, Bob Benjamin, Ivan
Benjamin and Raymond Young;
singing by the entire group, and a
short skit about the Girl Scouts by
Jane Cronin, Patty Riley, Catherine
Jaynes, Marthalyn Sears and Mary
Jean Finley, of the Jolly Six patrol.
Later, since the party was the Of
flcial meeting of both troops, the
fOrmalities were observed by a
pledge of allegiance to the flag and
the respective scout oaths. V. L..
Jaynes, commander of the Legion,
gave a short talk on some of the
American ideals of the scouts Re-
freshments were served and all
formed fellowship circle during
taps. Besides the boys and girls,
adult guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Cronin, Mr.. and Mrs. Jaynes, Rev.
Tennell, Bill Whitaker, Frank
Bragg and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Kraps
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
MANY PRESENT AT O. f.. S.
AT BEVERLY

About 40 members of Valley Chap
ter, No. 10, 0. E. S., were in attend
ance at the 25th district meeting
and annual inspection of Mt. Moriah
Chapter, No. sos, Beverly. A very
enjoyable and instructive meeting
was held in the afternoon, attended
by the Grand Worthy Matron of
Ohio, Mrs. Mary Wellerman, of To-
ledo. District President Mrs. Ro-
berta Mindling, of Beverly, presided,
and Mrs. J. Ray Smith and B. d.
Richardson of Valley Chapter, serv-
ed respectfully as Chaplain and Sem
tinel Nine members Of Athens
Chapter gave a very beautiful me-
mortal service for the years depart
ed members, called the Rainbow of
Dawn" Those participating in the
service were dressed in lovely rain
bow tinted gowns. Lowell Chapter
presented a short skit, the principal
character depicting Robert Morris.
Another pleasant feature of the af-
ternoon was an address by Rev.
Frank Donaldson, pastor of the
Christian church, Beverly. At six
O'Clock a delicious banquet was serv-
ed in the spacious dining room TO
almost 800 guests. At eight O'Clock
the chapter was inspected by the
Worthy Grand Matron. Other dis
tinguished guests were Deputy
Grand Matron Dove C. Dixon, of Ma
rietta, and Past Grand Patron Judge
A A. Schramm, of Marietta; Mrs.
Helen Dessenberg, Deputy Grand
Matron of district eight, and also
the Deputy Grand Matron of district
Is. Mrs. Marie Hamilton of Circle
Vile, former Grand Matron Of Ohio,
Miss Florence Reed, of McConnels-
Vile, representative of South Car
clina. Beautiful gifts We're present
ed the grand worthy matron and
deputy grand matron, thus closing
another Of Mt Moriah's delightful
sessions. Mrs. Clara S. Eakin is the
very efficient worthy matron.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
MORE FLOOD ASSESSMENT
SUITS FILED

Seven additional suits have been
filed by the Muskingum Watershed
Conservancy district. against prop
erty owners in Malta, who have fill
ed exceptions to benefit assessments.
They are: E. F. and c. B. Smith,
$719; The Malta Manufacturing Co.,
1928; Malta NJ E. Church, s2,381;
Josephine Cook, Fred B. Manly, Her
bert H. Manly and Frances White,
dodge building), $6,219; Carlos M.
Riecker, trustee, malta hoteD, ST.
1888; T. j., H. A and William Ges-
sell (Gessell milD, $2,691; Lee
Humphrey, Fred d. Coulson, Howard
A. Coulson and Leonard w. Coul-
son, $3502. Six other similar suits
were filed recently against property
owners of real estate in the twin
cities.
The case of Marion Mills VS..
William Taylor and Division of Aid
for the Aged, has been dismissed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
Chesterhill Is Winner
In County Tournament
(Ry Dick Rohertsl

! The M. & M high school gymnas
lum occupied the spotlight Of atten
ton last week as the annual Morgan
county basketball tournament ma
| terialized from a sluggishly initiated
| event, through the usual stages o.
| elimination to a sweepingly climax
ed triumph for Chesterhill, at thu
expense of Pennsville
Here was the seasons most color
full pageantry of sports-the prom.
ised land of basketball players, tc
whose contests came the cream oil
each schools young manhood, each
one imbued with the ultimate de.
termination of elevating his Alma
Mater to the cherished pedestal OF
the recognized champion of Morgan
county.
Since the five components of the
tournament events make up the
Morgan county league, the teams
had all contended together on nu-
merous occasions and knew within
reasonable bounds what competition
to expect. Like the knights of old
who pitted their skill against the
skill of others "for fame or fair
lady" these athletic delegations met
upon common ground to determine
upon whose head should repose the
crown of valOr, to settle the issue of
whether this one or that one could
achieve the laurels of success.
The 81 completed foul shots ac-
cumulated during the eight games
may give one an insight on the ex-
tent to which ambition carried the
rivals, not to mention an equal
number of uncompleted fouls. Not
that the boys conducted themselves
In any but sportsmanlike manner
but rather the rules were not flex-
ible enough to accommodate the de-
mand made upon them by the as-
piring applicants to fame.
The stellar performance turned in
by Pennsville's aggressive center,
Bingham, earned for him the gen.
uine appreciation of the audience.
and we may say it is our opinion
without reservation, that he was the
most capable player of the tourna-
ment.
From the preliminary varsity
drawing it fell Pennsville's lot to
contest Reinersville on Thursdays
card, during which engagement the
latter succumbed to the flashy boys
in green, 26-15. Stockport, the odd
team of the five, drew the privilege
OF playing the winner of the first
event, Pennsville, who came through
once more, Friday night, with a IT
Is margin over her ill-fated rival.
On the same night, Chesterhill bat
tied Deavertown, and defeated her
$3.50, to determine who should op~
pose the victorious Pennsville boys
in Saturdays finals. In this most
decisive of the varsity games Penns-
vile was at serious disadvantage.
Not only had she gone through tir-
ing workout the night before the
tournament opened, but also had
played two successive games as COM
pared with Chesterhill's one. Hence
it was physically impossible for her
to match the speed and drive of the
conqueror In Saturdays finals she
was defeated 1922 by Chesterhill.
The latter gave an excellent exhlbi.
ton of real basketball. These teams
had also been rivals for top position
CONTINUED on page fOur)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
MRS. DELLA BROWN DIES
FUNERAL AT PENNSVILLE

Mrs. Della Brown, 70, passed
away at the home of her niece, Mrs.
E. p Lawler, Of Columbus, at
1890 Tuesday morning About two
weeks ago she suffered stroke from
which she never recovered.
Della Matson Brown, daughter of
the late Joseph and Ellen Belch
Matson, was born near Pennsville.
She married A. S. Brown, and lived
near Pennsville. They were the
parents of one daughter, Mary, who
became the wife of Tell Tolbert,
and with whom her mother made
her home after the death of her hus--
band. Mrs. Tolbert passed away sew
eral years ago. Mrs. Brown Is the
last Of her family, brother Eli Mat
son for many years resident of
this place, died last fall, and was
buried here. A sister, Mrs. Oliver
kean, passed away several years
ago in Charleston, W. Va. Mrs.
Brown was well known at this place,
living here for year after the
death of her daughter, making
her home with her cousin, Miss Eva
Simpson. Mrs. Riley Price of this
place is a niece of the deceased For
several years past the deceased had
made her home with Major and Mrs.
E. P Lawler of Columbus.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Pennsville M. P. church, with
interment in the cemetery there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
PROSPECTS GOOD FOR
FLOOD TAX CUT

A full membership of the Mus
kingum Watershed Conservancy
board will meet today at Cincinnati,
at which time it is expected that a
decision will be reached on a resolu-
luton to reduce the flood control as
easements in the watershed district
this year so percent.
The one year reduction is being
offered in anticipation of favorable
congressional action on Congress
man r. T. Secrest's bill, which will
likely come to a vote about the mid
die of this month. Secrest propos-
es to put the conservancy district
into a national food control prof.
ect, which would shift the entire ex-
pense of the local project on the
federal government.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
Anna Norris Takes
Life By Drowning

Mrs. Anna L. Norris, 43, wife of
! Ernest l.. Norris, near Triadelphia,
ended her life Saturday by drown
ing in cistern. Mr.. Norris left
home early in the morning to cut
| timber on nearby farm His son,
| Dale, IL, left home about 9 O'Clock.
and went to the home of a neigh
bor to do some chores He returned
! home about IL o'clock and not find
ing his mother, supposed she had
gone to visit neighbOr, joined his
father. They both returned home
about 5 o'clock in the evening Not
finding Mrs. Norris they started to
search. Two notes were found in
the deceascd's handwriting. One of
them gave instructions as to pur-
chasing new clothes for their son,
and she had clipped from an ad-
yertisement a picture of a suit like
| she wished their boy to have, and
pinned 1t to the note. The other note
threatened suicide and indicated
that domestic difficulties were re-
sponsible for the act. The note con-
cluded, II can forgive everyone"
After reading the notes, which were
left at different places in the house,
Mr. Norris and son began to search.
Going to the cistern, which is be.
tween the residence and the barn,
they saw Mrs. Norris hat floating on
the water. Mr.. Norris came to town
and notified Coroner DR.. Edgar Nor
thup and Sheriff l.. B. Adrean and
Deputy Sheriff Clarence Adrean
They summoned members of the fire
oil ic
place, and with graphing hooks
quickly recovered the body. The
cistern is IA feet deep. and was prac-
tically filled with water. The cor
oner's verdict was suicide by drown
ing. The body was removed to the
Miller undertaking parlor, where it
remained until time for the funeral
The deceased had not been we'll
at times, and 1t might seem she was
mentally unbalanced. Mrs. Norris
was a daughter Of the late j. C. and
Isabel Gheen Wagner, and was
born on Olney's run, Meigsville
township. Besides her husband and
son, she leaves one sister, Mrs Flor
ence Smith, of this place; three
brothers, Edward Wagner Of Zanes-
Vile; Frank Wagner. of Ft Wayne,
Ind, and Charles Wagner, near
Beverly. and a half brother, George
E. WAGNER of Columbus. The de-
ceased was member of the Sew
enth Street Church of Christ, of this
place.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at the
Seventh Street Church of Christ,
with Elder Tom Butterfield, Off
ciating. Interment was in Deerfield
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
X. c. PHELPS DIES
AT WESTERVILLE

ROLAND C. Phelps, aged about 60
years, died Thursday morning at his
home in Westerville, following an
Illness For many years he was en-
gagged in the lumber business, retir-
ing several years ago, following a
sick spell Later he did floor sand
ing. For some time Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps resided in GAINESVILLE Less
than two years ago, they moved to
Westerville. His wife who was Miss
Gertrude Sears, of Bristol township,
survives. He also leaves two sis
ters and two brothers He was a
member of the K of P. lodge.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day morning at Blendon Corner,
near Westerville, and interment was
made in the cemetery at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
NLALCONTA POST TO HOLD
IMPORTANT MEETING

The next regular meeting will be
Friday evening, March 3, at 1880
and it is the desire Of the officers
that everyone who possibly can, be
present. You have all heard that
the state commander (Eli Jensen)
will be our guest on Wednesday ev-
ening, March %. At this meeting
Friday night complete plans will be
worked out and the various COM
mittees appointed Steps have al
ready been taken to make this a
public meeting in order that the cit
izens of our community may have an
opportunity to hear the command
er's message. We also hope to have
some outstanding entertainment for
the occasion. Just as soon as the
program has been definitely arrang-
ed 1t will be published. The Ladies'
Auxiliary Of your post is cooperat-
ing with us and it is hoped that we
Shall be able to solicit the support
of other civic groups and luncheon
clubs.
Now just word about member
ship. Your post has 80 members.
but there are many more veterans
in Morgan county not members of
the Legion. We feel that many OF
them have not had the program of
the Legion thoroughly explained to
them and it is your duty as a Legion
naire to get in touch with these men
and see if you cannot get their ap-
plication for membership. You can
at least get them to come to the
meeting March %, and after they
have heard the state commander il
Will be much easier to get their ap-
plication.
We have reorganized our squad,
ron of the Sons of the American Le-
gion, and if you have boys we urge
you to bring them to the Legion hall
this Thursday night at 7:3O.
AS you know the Sons of the Le-
gion will in few years be carrying
on the work that the Legion is do
ing today. Our goal: 100 members.
Let's get them before our command
er's visit.-V. l.. Jaynes, Command
er
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
LEMON HILL RESIDENT
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mrs. Augusta Garrett, 72, widow
OF Anson Henry Garrett, mention OF
whose illness was made in this pa.
per last week, died Thursday after
noon at one o'clock, following an ILL
ness with heart trouble and dropsy.
Her entire life was spent in the Lem
ON Hill vicinity. Her parents were
the late Luther and Elizabeth Dutro
Woodward of Lemon Hill. Mrs.
Garrett is survived by three sons,
William Henry, Sidney and Luther
Garrett, of Lemon Hill; two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Louise Eppley of Eagle
port, and Mrs. Mary Walker of this
place. She also leaves 10 grandchil-
dren, and three brothers, Jesse
Woodward of this place and Luther
and Edward Woodward of Lemon
Hill. Mrs. Garrett was a member of
the Triadelphia NJ E. church.
Funeral services were held Sat-
urday afternoon at 1870 O'Clock, at
the Triadelphia NJ E. church. Bur.
ial was in the Lemon Hill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-02
$4,000 Street Bonds
Sold to Columbus Firm

/ AT special meeting February %,
McConnelsville council accepted an
offer of George T. Lemon & company
OF Columbus for the $4,000 in
bonds authorized at the special elec-
tion, February FL, of the voters OF
McConnelsville. The bonds will bear
interest at the rate of 2A percent
on the first $4,000 to mature. and
!, "A percent on the last $4,000 or an
average interest rate of 1.9 percent
On the issue
According to Mayor w. E. Med
ley this is the lowest rate of inter-
est ever obtained by the McConneIs-
vile government on any bond issue,
all other improvement bonds having
been sold at from 4 to percent In
terest and the refunding bonds
which were exchanged for all out
standing high interest bonds bear
ing 31s percent interest. AT the
council meeting Mr. Lemon stated
that he was able to buy the bonds at
such low rate of interest due to
the fact that the towns financial
condition is on very sound basis
and that few municipalities in the
state have as strong financial stand
ing as McConnelsville.
The board of sinking fund trus-
tees also met at the same time and
agreed to purchase the $1,000 in
bonds bearing the Il Of / percent
interest rate. The legality of the
action was approved by Attorney A.
b. Mercer, representing the town,
and Squire, Sanders e Dempsey Of
Cleveland, representing Mr.. Lemon.
Mayor Medley and council desire
to express their appreciation of the
support extended by the public dur
the past three years to the financial
measures proposed by them and to
say that the whole-hearted coopera-
tion Of the taxpayers and the voters
III the past has made 1t possible for
our community to have one of the
best credit ratings in the state and
TO obtain money at these lower In
terest rates and this savings in In
terest will be reflected in lower tax
es in the future.