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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
Spurrler Ridge

Mrs. Merle Crooks who has been
staying for several weeks at the
home of her mother Mrs. ]. Z. Car
penter. of Joy. returned to her home
at Columbus, Sunday.
Charley Ellis and family of SOM
erset spent the week end with Mrs.
Wagner and daughter Dora.
Mrs. Wagner and daughter were
Friday visitors of Mrs. Vern Grigs-
by.
Earle Ahle and wife spent Sun
day with Charley Duncan's.
Dick Kirl. bride and family were
Sunday guests of Ashley Wogan's.
Mary Armstrong of SharDsburg
spent Friday with Mrs. Clark Grubb.
The L. A. s. of Joy will meet at
the home of Mrs. Dick Kirkbride OF
Sharpsburg, Wednesday.
Don Adrian and family were sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Joy.
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley Newton
were Sunday afternoon and evening
callers of Mrs. Frank McInturf, and
family.
Mrs. Patty Kennard who lived
with Mrs. Esther Glass last winter
and was taken to the home Of heT
DAUGHTER, Mabel, in West Virginia
some weeks ago. passed away and
was buried at Westland, Sunday.
Chas. woodward and Roy Swat
We're callers in McConnelsvllle,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12

p. church in McConnelsville.
Mrs. Betty Stewart received word
last week that her grandmother,
Mrs Williams, of GAINESVILLE, had
suffered stroke and was not able
to be up Mrs. Stewart went to SEE
her Sunday.
Curt Richardson and family spent
Sunday afternoon at Clyde Whites,
in GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Robb of Dun
can Falls were Sunday callers at e
E. Robb's,
Mrs. J. E. Huffman is spending a
few days at Carl Stewards. Mrs
Stewart is suffering with another
ulcer on her eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Woodward Ber
nard Reed and family, Vincent
Crawford and family, Mrs. Flora
Roberts and Frank McPeak and San
! Stewart and family were callers a.
w. A. Greer's, Sunday.
/ Mrs. Autie Barkhurst was called
to the home of her parents, Mr.. anG
Mrs. Conklin Palmer, near Malta
Saturday, to see her mother, wht
is in very poor health.
The next p T. A. meeting a
Tunnel Hill will be Friday evening
Jan. IS. Program as follows: Com
munity singing; trombone solo, Mer
ri Sherburn; marimba solos, Dwigh
Richardson; talk, DR.. Slater, 9TH
Seeing Eye''-Dr. Slater is blint
and will have his dog with him, tha
takes him wherever he wants to go
All will want to hear this talk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
Newton Ridge

Mrs. Ira Clifford and Mrs. Blanche
Daugherty attended the grange con-
ference at McConnelsville, Saturday.
Mrs. George Mcintyre, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. w. Thompson and Miss
Emma Storer are i'll with grip.
Mary Newsom spent Thursday
night and Friday with Mrs. Grace
Van Fossen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther McKibben
spent Sunday afternoon with Ray
McKibben and family OF Dale.
Visitols Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oglo
Tompkins, Sunday. were Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Warren, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Tompkins and Kenneth
Tompkins and son Ronald
Mrs. Henry Harmer spent the
week end in McConnelsville and
Malta.
Mrs. Nettie Sherwood and daugh-
ter Ada of New Lexington, spent
Sunday at the ]. Harry Henery
home.
Mrs. Frank Kincaid spent the
week end with her sister, Mrs. c. r.
Bailey Mr.. Kincaid and son Otis
spent Sunday with them and Mrs
Kincaid returned home with them
Vincent Wetherell and family Wis
tied Sunday with c. F. Teter and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bishoff and
daughter JOY of Marietta, spen
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. ane
Mrs. G. r. Bailey.
Mrs. Nan Sherwood received wore
Monday Of the serious illness of hel
brother in-law, Carmi Sherwood, o1
Phoenix, Ariz.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
Stockport

Miss Nola Thompson has returned
home, after spending the past month
with relatives at Lancaster. Miss
Thompson who has been i'll is show
ing Improvement.
Mr.. j. l.. Henery and son Love
were business callers in Columbus,
last Friday.
Mrs. F. A. Matthews who has
been i'll remains quite poorly. Her
daughter Mrs HI. d. Henery OF
Athens is spending few days with
her.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Leasure
who have been residing at Balm
bridge, were called here because OF
the death of Mrs. Leasure's broth,
er-in-law, Mr.. Charles Parsons
I Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Eddleblute
and daughter Neva of Roseville
were guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs
J. l.. Henery
Mr.. Frank Adrean and Mr.. r. w
| Dewitt of this place, in company
| with Mr.. F. L. Christy, of Marietta
and r. d. Wise Of Dayton, lef
Tuesday on a pleasure trip to Ly
ford, Texas Mr.. Adrean owns
| ldlln DIT tulS place, anu 0fSly "ihlOi
he takes a trip there.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss Stoneburnel
and family of Deavertown We're
sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. c
Stoneburner.
| Mr.. Nicholas D'Ziambia Of Smith
| field spent Sunday with his WIZ
and baby here.
| Mrs Edna Kean who recently
moved here from Wilmerding Pa.
is employed at the old peoples home
Oh the north river road.
| Philip Vandyke of Chesterhill il
| a8sisting~at the Stockport Hard
ware. during Mr.. Devitt's absence.
Born Christmas day to Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Robert Ruelle, of Mt. Carmel
H., a baby girl. Mrs. Ruelle viii
be remembered here as Miss Ath;
| Parsons. Grandparents are Mr. an(
| Mrs Howard Leasure.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller ant
! Zene Wallace of GAINESVILLE spen
Sunday with her brother, w Il
| Wallace, and family.
| Mr.. and Mrs Chester Carr ant
| son George of Athens, visited Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| W w. White.
| Meeting of the Windsor TOWNSHIP
IP. T. A. association Monday even
ing, Jan. 16, at 8 o'clock. An oil
fashioned spelling bee has beer
| planned for this meeting. Come
and bring all your friends
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12

Thursday.
Mrs. Doyle Hale had a birthday
dinner for her father, Carl Bundy,
Sunday. Relatives and friends had
a very enjoyable time.
John Woolman was Sunday ev-
ching guest of Roy Swab.
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Hines were
Sunday guests of Mrs. N. M. Wood
The teachers and pupils Of Nc.
Guffey had to be vaccinated FOL
diphtheria. One pupil died with
this terrible disease.
Mrs. Lenna Vanhorn who was Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Ella Gray, OF
Wolf Creek, has been seriously Ill
with ear and head trouble.
Clyde Shook was a Sunday after
neon caller of his mother, Mrs Eliza
Shook.
Mrs. Mary Mills informs hel
| friends she has the remedies to cure
| their ills
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
ORDINANCE NO. 2o7


BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUN-
Gil OF THE INCORPORATED VII
LACE OF McCONNELSVILI1E
OHIO.
Section l. That there is hereby cre-
ated the office of Solicitor of the VII
lage of McConnelsville, by virtue and
in accordance with Sections 4303-43l1
of General Code of Ohio.
Section 2. The term Of said office
shall be two Cd years commencing
on January 1. 1889, and the compen-
sation of said office shall be the sum
OF One Hundred Eighty ($l80.0O) DOL
lars per annum.
Section 8. The Solicitor shall be ap-
pointed by the Mayor, subject to con-
firmation by the Council, and shall
furnish bond in the sum of $4,000
Section A. This ordinance shall take
effect at the earliest period allowed
by law.
Passed in Council this 4th day OF
January, 1889.
w. f. MEDLEY, Mayor.
Attest-Alice Moody, Clerk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
MountvilIe
G,ast Weeks NeWs)

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Morris and
son Freddie of Glouster, Mrs. Jessie
Duncan and sons George and Rob-
ert spent last Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ferguson and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Wemmer
and children spent last Sunday with
her parents.
Mrs. Mae Able and Miss Oca Able
and Mrs. ODESSA Duncan spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Southall
and Mrs. Jesse Wemmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rogers and
family moved to the John Beard
house vacated by Kenneth Wells.
Mrs. Carl Able and Mrs. E. ].
Able and Mrs. l.. c. Able were call
ing on Mrs. Elmer Sylvus one day
last week.
Miss Ruby Pinnell of Chesterhill
spent Monday night and Tuesday
with Mrs. Ralph Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Vickroy and
two children of Logan, spent a few
days with her parents, Rev. ARR;
Ball, and wife.
Mrs. Mildred Daugherty spen
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Glady
Able
Mr.. Herbert Ball and son, and Mr
Aaron Bali were business caller
Tuesday at McConnelsville.
(This Weeks News)
Mr.. ard Mrs. Kenneth Wells ant
daughter Juanita and Mrs. Berth;
Wade were Sunday guests Of Oc;
Able
Mrs. Anna Carpenter spent Sun
cay with Mrs Flossie Ball
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kincait
and Mrs. Lena Phillips and daugh
/ ter Kathleen spent Sunday wit
i Rev. and Mrs ARA Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Murph.
and two children We're Sunda,
gaeats Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Ball
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Able ant
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
McKendree

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilda Berkheimer
are the parents of a daughter, born
Sunday night.
Mr.. Earl Tavener who was very
ill Saturday night, is improving.
Miss Lois Tavener, R. ~, was
called home on account of the ill
ness of her brother, Earl Tavener,
Sunday.
The family of Herbert Harman
are improving from scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Parmiter Wis
tied Cecil Mummey's Saturday night
Mrs. A. D. Teters sold some young
cattle to Walter Finley, this week.
Hugh Christman had cow thai
showed signs of rabies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Spencer spent
Friday evening with Mrs. Carl
White and daughter Vaughn.
Mrs. Dennis Daley and daughter
Juanita spent Monday at John Dali
ey's.
Elmer Richardson and Ed Rich
ardson were Sunday callers at Jacob
Perrys.
Little Dana Gibeaut is improving
nicely
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
Saltwater

Miss Louise Gibeaut has been
spending a few days at Wilmer
Gibeaut's.
Mr.. and Mrs John Daley, and
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McPeek and
son Kinsey spent Sunday at Eliza
Vorhies.
Mrs. Blanche Greer was Sunday
afternoon caller at Wilmar Gil
beaut's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Daley and
family were Sunday afternoon visit
0rsors at Charley Dailey,S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12
East Bloom

Mrs. Ella Roberts spent from
Sunday to Wednesday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Clyde White, of Zanes-
vile, at whose home the death OF
their mother, Mrs Margaret Greer
occurred Monday morning at Z
o'clock Mrs. Greer had been in
poor health for some time, but was
confined to her bed for only
two weeks just before her death
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12

Earl Able and daughter Eleanor of
Pennsville, and Mr.. and Mrs. James
B. Carpenter and Glenn Ridgley of
Chesterhill, were Sunday guests Of
Lawrence Able and family.
Mrs. Odessa Duncan visited
Thursday with Miss Oca Able
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-12

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The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01
the benefit of the Arctic Club.

the benefit of the Arctic Club.
 Mr. Leroy Sullivan, President of the Chamber of Commerce at Nome was called upon to review the work Of the Chamber for the past year and a busy one it has been. Just about a year ago a similar dinner was held and at that time a program was outlin- ed in the form of resolutions and suggestions to be presented for Legislation This program includ ed Roads for both the Territor- ial and Federal funds, aviation fields for appropriations from both funds, the additional equip ment and assistant for the Nome Assay Office, the petitioning for more funds for the Geological Survey, the reconsideration of the gold tax, the Divisional High School the extension of the Nome Schiol, the Nome revet- ment and the making possible for the building of the U s Coast Guard headquarters and station, hte assistance to annual fairs and territorial communication. At that time the liquor question was considered as well as the native problem in some of it's complex subjects.
 Due to an article written in a world-read magazine, the large consignment of mails which ar rived at Nome were handled very satisfactorily. The approxi- mate number of letters handled was about 5000. About ten thou sand circulars printed and mim eographed were put out and we believe that we successfully avert e1 any undue influx of labor or undesirables to Nome and the Second Division.
 The Chamber handled the tour
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01

activities shall be made avail able to all the members.
 2. To cultivate social inter- course and good fellowship among its members and to pro- mote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members and to provide social facilities for the use of the members.
 3. To cooperate with and aid all civic organizations in promot- ing the welfare of the people of the City of Nome, Territory of Alaska.
 And it is towards that end we have aimed and are bending our efforts. Basketball is in season and baseball will start as soon as that is over. Badminton has in creased this year so that two nights a week are now reserved for that sport. Skiing is becom- ing a regular Alaska sport and the Club is putting up a cabin at the foot of the hill at Dry Creek. A new tennis court will be put up this spring across from the Federal Building be- tween the M and M Bank and the Polar Bar and Grill. At the present time the tentative Christ mas Fund plans have been more or less pointed towards the Arc tic Club for putting over. It Wou d at least give permanent place to keep the records from year to year which would help each Committee and it is hoped that the town will give its whole hearted support to the Club"
 Dr. Morcom brought out the fact that the Arctic Club is also handling the Kennel Club which handles the races in the spring. The Kennel Club generously turned over all their funds for
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01
BERNIE NELLY NEW STAR AT THE RENDEZVOUS

{ From Fairbanks NeWs-Miner) )
 Bernard ". Nelly - Bernie when you know him better-Ver sa..le entertainer, is the latest ac quisition at the Rendezvous.
 Son of the Golden North bless cd with a talent to contribute to the gaiety of life, Bernie came to the Rendezvous from Nome. where he has been scattering sun shine and cheer.
 With a rich baritone voice and mastery of the piano, Bernie nev CT faiis to give his audience thrill, declare all acquainted with his talent. Born in Nome. he son of pioneer parents, he 9as reared there, attended the University of Alaska two years 1932-33- conducted the Northern
 tights orchestra while at the U and participated in many music al events. Later he attended St. Martins College near Tacoma. where he played an important part in musical entertainment. Returning to Nome he has car ried on there in numerous en- gagements. His father is B w Nelly, Deputy U S Marshal at Kotzebue.
 Popular song hits and Scotch ballads, with piano accompani- ments and specialties make Der nie a real acquisition to the Ren- dezvous, declare his many friends. It is expected he will prove a real card at the well known suburban resort.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01
Resume Chamber Activities, Alaska Products Dinner
(Continued From Page One)

Continued From Page One)
 sorry that we have nothing from the Matanuska Valley but time did not permit. We could not produce the complete dinner yet but did manage most of the meal and as We go on year by year we will be able to supply more and more and eventually We will become self-supporting."
 Thomas Givan was called upon for a few remarks regarding the Arctic Club: "The Arctic Club was formed this spring through the efforts of the N w A Cham Der of Commerce and the young people of the town for the pur- pose of completing the recreation al program. It is primarily inter ested in sports and includes bas- ketball, baseball, badminton, ten his and skiing. The idea of the Club was to unite and form one organization for sports and other activities of the Community un- der one head. Through the Cham Der of Commerce committee Dr. Morcom, Ralph Lomen and liar ry Gabrielson meeting with the officers of the other organiza- tions, the Arctic Club was form ed. Arcticle II of the Constitu- tion of the club shows its pur- pos:
 l. To sponsor and promote all type and kinds of sports and sports activities; and to provide equipment and means toward the end that all sports and sports
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01

nave such a cross runway and a. 9.nes it makes very difficult land ing and taking off. A site is be- ing considered over the tailings and the U s s R & M CO. have made some changes in their wifi in2 in anticipation that an air field in that particular section can be built. 1t is needless to men tion that the airplane will do the prospecting an dthe road will do the mining, so our interest is in both of these departments.
 MT. o D Cochran, with a few very fitting remarks brought greetings from the Territorial Chamber of Commerce and hop ed that we would continue to be active and influential body of the Territory and hoped that we would continue to advise our Leg i5 ators of the immediate needs and wants of the Second DiVi- ion for it benefits them as well as us.
 During the course of the even ing a lovely program was car ried through including several numbers by the High School Band, the singing of Alaska, My Alaska by the audience accom- panied by the band, a Cornet trio including Bernie Knudsen, Miss He en Forshaug, and Paul Will son accompanied at the piano by Miss Edith Hablutzel and vio lin solo by Richard Lee accom- panied by Mrs. Allen Lee.
 pr. Morcom, in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce thanked all who thad helped to make this A l-Alaska Products Dinner and the entertainment such a success including Tom Cloninger for let ting Mrs. Larry Miller and Mar cia Wahl play during the dinner the ladies who put up the lovely dinner and to one who not on the program but who is the act ua! backbone and driving force behind the Chamber, Secretary A. Polet.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01

Ist excursl5n, dedieati9rs and inaugurations First-Aight envel- opes for eur coast wise mail run were printed and used. The mail drop box in front of the Post Of flee was asked for and granted for the convenience of the pub lie. The consolidation of the clubs of Nome under one head was successful. Thanks to the prompt action of our Chamber through the Delegate, a possible strike situation at the time of the sailing of the October boat was stopped. We have entertain ed at various times all the visit ors that came to Nome, the new school personnel, all the ladies organizations and recently receiv ed acknowledgement of the re- ception to the Japanese flyers. We believe that we have served our city well and really reserve good support of the Second Div ision.o
 Dr. Morcom, Chairman of the Entertainment Committee in a few remarks mentioned the good attendance given to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and the good work that they are doing. In regard to the mail situation he stated that for the past few weeks we have not received any second class mail of any kind and when friend began to com plain, it was time to do some thing which gave us an idea. The secretary was instructed to wire the proper authorities and see what was wrong The Secretary sent a wire to Seward and the following reply was received:
 Your tel delay reading matter cause detected now arranging for emergency trip.
 Signed March
 And so we have our reading matter coming in this week
 The Kougarok Realroad is one of the things that we are vitally interested in. With the exception of a little and very little main enance there has been no direct fort to make any lasting inn provements to this road. We ap- preciate the difficulty of the road beds and the rivers and creeks to cross but when considering the tonnage that passes over the road, 1t is quite imporant to the mining industry that it be in good condition And 1t is to that end which we are working. The Bunker Hill crossing needs a bridge in order to relieve the con gestion there. The Alaska Road Commission has been working from both ends on the Taylor Creek road and it is hoped that for this coming season 1t will be in good use It may be optimism, but from the work that has been done last year, it has already re duced the cost of transportation materially.
 Considerable work and thot has been done by the Chamber on the new road 10 Solomon which goes back of the Cape to Shovel Creek which will mater tally help and open up a large mining area inthe Council sec ton. Also the road 10 Teller i gradua ly being worked out.
 Aviation fields are of vial im portance to this section and we need q field with a cross run tHrou GDp soroeq.,t eal-I l,r- ,-4
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01

Executive-"Tn bet you don't know what good honest work is"
 Hired Man - No, sir, what good is it."
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-01

Are you taking adVantage f six months paid in ad- ance subscription !?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-19
US. Hit For
Extravaganza

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10. CUP)
C. E. Armstrong, City Controller
of Birmingham, Ala, accused the
federal government of extravaganza
and dictation," in q speech opening
the 34th annual conference of the
municipal finance officers asso-
iation of the United States and Ca
NADIA.
Local government officials are
beginning to realize that there has
been too much government insist
ence that their communities incur
large capital debt" he said. To-day,
those governments are suffering the
brunt of criticism for extravaganza
and inefficiency.
Armstrong declared levels of go
yernment spending soon will be
lost in what he termed financial
stratosphere." More and more each
year, he said, bulwarks - of Am
erican democracy are Gfeeling the
mailed fist of federal lordship."
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-19
Art Galleries in
London Moved
ToAvoid Bombs

NEW YORK. Oct. 10. (UP)-The
story of how the Tate galleries in
London moved the largest art col
lection in the English speaking
world to safety within hours after
the signing of the Russo German
pact was told tonight by John
Rothenstein, director of the gal
leries.
Rothenstein came here two days
ago on the liner Washington after
a survey trip of the three safety
repositories which disclosed that
not single painting or sculpture
had been damaged despite the ra-
pility of the operation
Three hours after the pact was
initiated the gallery took some OF
it's greatest paintings-works by
Gainsborough, Turner, Hogarth
Rembrandt, Sargent and Whistler
and began placing them in special
crates. These works were sent to
a medieval castle in a remote sec
ton of England SO situated among
the hills that planes would have
difficulty flying low over it.
The other paintings and movable
sculpture were sent to two privat2
homes. All three establishments are
under constant guard. Heavy sculp-
ture was moved to the basement OF
the galleries where flood preeau-
tions were taken in the event the
Thames, which runs nearby, rises
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-19
Mexico Puts New
Tax on Minerals

MEXICO CITY, Oct 10. (UPl-
A new export tax schedule in min
erals was published today in the Of
ficial Gazette.
Lead ore was placed ON the free
list but it was pointed out that ex-
ports in that form are few
The new schedule recalled that
the export tax on silver was elimi-
mated when the United States trea-
sury lowered the price on silver
Mexico took action at that time to
permit the mines to continue oper-
ations. 4
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-19
Death Valley ScOtty Injured
As He Returns to Explore
Old Haunfs; Mountains Just as Big

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 up
Death Valley Scotty. the fabulous
desert prospector, sent words to his
friends today he had been hurt in
an accident with a mule, but was
all right now.
Il prowled the mountains with
Gold Heels and Gold Dust, my
mules, he said, and 10 weeks ago
one fell and cracked my right foot.
Have been stuck in bed ever
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-19
Red Mouse and White Frog

LOUDENVILLE, o., CUP)-Folks
here were surprised when a resi-
dent caught red mouse-with
witnesses to prove the rarity. The
populace was astonished when, a
week later, another citizen found
white frog-and showed it to a
dozen of his friends