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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
JAMES LEWIS FAMILY
TO HAVE REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs Willard Lewis of La
Fayette, La, came Monday for a few
days visit with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs James Lewis of the
north river road. Mr.. Lewis has
been in the south for about 13
years, and is very much in love
with that country He is salesman
for General Mills, Inc, and reports
business as being splendid in the
south.
A family reunion is being planned
for today (Christmas) at the Lewis
home. All the members of the i'm
mediate family are expected to be
present as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Lewis, La Fayette, La; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Lewis and sons
Dickie and Jimmie, of Middletowu;
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lewis and
daughter Ann, Cincinnati, and Mr..
and Mrs Gene Lewis of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CLYDE WHEELER, SLAYER,
TAKES OWN LIFE

Clyde Wheeler, 60, ended his life
by hanging in his cell at the Noble
county Jail Monday forenoon
Wheeler was accused Of the killin;!
Of his brother-in-law, Okey Leas-
ure on the night of Dec. 4, with a
shotgun, and was awaiting the ac-
ton Of the grand jury. His dang
ling body was found by trusty who
was cleaning the Jail, about 11:30
O'Clock. The hanging was accom-
piished with make-shift rope
which Wheeler fashioned from bed
clothing, tied to cell bars
The deceased was of a prominent
Caldwell family. He was an under
taker and son of the late Probate
Judge l.. L. Wheeler, who also serv-
ed two terms as Noble county COM
missioner. He is survived by his
wife, Emma Ball Wheeler; a step
son. Fred K. Wheeler; one sister,
Mrs. Leslie Lowe of Caldwell The
son is with the Caldwell National
Guards at Camp Shelby, Miss.
Wheeler left five letters. Only
the one to the funeral director was
made public. 1t said: II regret very
much that killed Okey Leasure,
the best friend / ever had. My
friends and everything in life are
gone and l cannot face the future"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
SUDDEN DEATH OF NEWELL B,
KANE, At COLUMBUS

Newell b. Kane, SIS, former we'll
known resident of this county, and
native Of Homer township, brother
in-law of County Engineer Fred c..
Smith, died suddenly of a heart at
tack at his home in Columbus, at
6:45 o'clock, Sunday morning. At
one time he resided here, where ho,
was employed with C. A. Gaylord in
the confectionery business. He was
also employed for a time with the
local creamery. In his younger days
he worked in the oil fields in this
county
Son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
B. Kane. he left this county "A
years ago and had made his home
in Cleveland and Columbus He
was an auto salesman for the Tre-
nor Motor Sales, Columbus He
was member of the Methodist
church and of Capitol lodge, F. & A.
M, Columbus. He is survived by
his wife, Hazel Smith Kane, daugh-
ter of Mrs. S. F. Smith, near Malta:
three brothers, Clement Kane, OF
Cleveland; Dallas Kane, Penn town
ship, and Sheldon Kane, Union
township, and three sisters, Mrs.
Glossie Triplett of Chesterhill; Mrs.
Juanita Daugherty, Cleveland, and
Mrs. Goldie Drake, of GAINESVILLE.
Masonic funeral services were
held in Columbus Monday evening.
The body was brought to Malta, and
Tuesday afternoon additional SER
vices were held at the Malta Metho-
dist church, at 2 O'Clock, with Rev.
Mr.. Moore, officiating. Burial was
made in Malta cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
LOCAL EAGLES SPONSOR
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Monday evening the Eagles lodge
of this place held Christmas par
ty at the armory for members and
families. In all about $50 were
present. The spacious drill room
was deliberately decorated. The dec
orations included a beautiful large
Christmas tree Santa was present
and the children---about 70 in num-
ber. received presents, and there
was a treat for all.
Music was furnished by the ''Night
Hawks" orchestra of Marietta, and
later in the evening dancing was
enjoyed.
In past years the local Eagles
have been contributing to the fire
mems fund used for filling Christ
mas baskets. However this year,
the firemen from proceeds of can
celled sales tax stamps, had suffi-
cient funds, and the amount of mon
ey the Eagles have heretofore con-
tributed for Christmas baskets, was
put in a permanent fund of the
Eagles to be used for dental services
for children, and also glasses for
those who are unable to pay for
same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
COLLEGE STUDENTS SPENDING
HOLIDAYS AT HOME

College students in this locality,
home for the holiday vacation in
clude: Dean Mallett, Dale G. Strong,
ROdman Ralston, Donald Primmer,
Maurice Archer and Misses Jean
Cook and Eileen Shell, of o. S. u;
Lee Jackson, Bill Bell, Donald Swal-
low and Misses Ernestine Daniel,
Ruth Abel, June Martin, Carol Muir
ray and Barbara Reed of o. u, Ath-
ems; Paul Gaylord and Robert Smith
of Miami u; William Danford and
Miss Eleanor Ralston of o. w. IT,,
Delaware; Hubert Dougan of Ma
rietta; Robert S. Christie of Cincin-
natl Law School,; John A. Daniel of
Tri-State engineering college; Miss
Betty Harris, Ohio Northern School
of Pharmacy; Goodwin Coulson,
Cincinnati University College of En-
gineering
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
DEATH OF CHAs. DUNCAN

Mrs. Amanda Duncan of Joy pass
ed away Monday night at 1890
O'Clock, following several weeks i'll
ness from a heart ailment Mrs.
Duncan was 20 years old last Sep
tember. Her maiden name was
Amanda Wagner, and she was mar
ried to Charles Duncan 54 years
ago, June 12. They were the par
ents of eight children, five of whom
with the husband, survive. The
sons are Earl and Peter Duncan, of
near Joy; the daughters are Mrs.
Bessie Miller and Mrs. Esther Able,
residing in the same neighborhood,
and Mrs. Rebecca Mills, Malta route.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed some time Thursday, and inter-
ment made in the cemetery at JOY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
C. S. WILSON AND FAMILY
LEAVING FOR SOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde s. Wilson and
children Eugene and Rita, Of Bris-
tol township, are leaving the fore
part of next week for the south, by
trailer. Just where all they will
visit is not definitely decided. How
ever they expect to spend some time
in Florida, and also at Brownsville,
Texas, and may go on to Arizona.
Mr.. Miller has been suffering with
sinus trouble and cold, during cold
weather, for several winters, and
the trip is largely on account of his
health. If the southern climate
proves beneficial, he and his family
may locate in the south, or south
west.
Mr.. Wilson who has been school
bus owner and driver for 10 years
has sold his school bus to C. d.
Nickols, of MeigS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

dads NIGHT" AT
FLA MEETING

The FFA boys held their regular
meeting, Dec. IL, and hsd as guests
their dads. This gave the dads IN
opportunity to see first hand how
FLA meetings are conducted. At
ter the business meeting the pro-
gram chcirman, Carlos Hancher, in
troduced the guests. Edgar Little,
jr., gave a talk on our FLA pro-
gram. Mr.. j. M. Turner and Mr..
Hugh James Donahue were called
on for brief remarks. The principal
speaker, Atty A. b. Mercer, gave
a very fine talk, which was much
appreciated.
After the program Mrs. Price
helped the boys serve refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, cookies
and coffee to some SO members and
guests. This followed with a social
hour and Basketball in the gym.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
co. l., 1G6th INFANTRY SOLDIERS
HOME ON FURLOUGH

Monday morning on the S:45
train, A members of Company l.,
166th Infantry, at Camp Shelby
Miss, arrived to spend the Christ
mas holiday They all are looking
fine, and most all of them have
gained in weight, and are enjoying
army life. They report the weather
down there has been rather cool of
nights. They reside in tents with
board floors and sides weatherboard-
ed, and canvass roofs. The tents
are heated with small wood stoves.
They report the eats are fine The
boys must leave here Tuesday, Dec.
81, and be back at camp Jan. 2.
Captain C. j. Parsons, wife and
child came home by automobile,
and several others arrived by bus
Those home are:
Sergeants Gordon Anderson. Francis
Lindimore, Dwight Balding, James
Flanagan, Edward Hum, Donald
Martin; Corporals, Chas. Knox, WIn
Norris, Charles M. Miller, Hubert
MIillSdH, boudlu 1NSWSOu, ndlelSu Ii
Williams; privates, Oliver Ball,
Kenneth M. Barrett, Rex Carpenter,
Leonard Divers, Walter Divers,
Donald Divers, John Huffman, Rob-
ert Martin, Arthur Medley, Clar-
ence Polling, Everett Roberts, Clyde
Smith, John Vorhies, Ray Burfield,
Clyde c. Boles, James M. Kincaio,
Byron Medley, Harold Moody, Az
thur Porter, Dale Roberts, Bernard
Wallace, Don Weaver, Robert D.
Ashton, Edward Anguish, Lee Da-
Wis, Milton Drake, Frank Fulmer,
Robert Petit, Clarence D. Reed,
Donald Rhinehart, James Vein
stock, Ronald Davis. Dana D. Fos-
ter, Leonard Eppley, and Leonard
Wallace.
Captain Parsons leaves soon for
Fort Benning, Ca, where he will
take special training for three
months in weapon school. His
wife and daughter Catherine will
remain here at their home for the
remainder of the school year.
The reason the other boys did not
get to come home is due to an army
regulation, which requires at least
20 percent must remain in camp at
all times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
MALCONTA GARDEN CLUB
CHRISTMAS PARTY

One of the most delightful OF the
parties of the holiday season was
held on Dec. 13, at the home OF
Mrs. Jerrold Scott, when the mem
bers of the Malconta Garden club
enjoyed their annual Christmas par
ty. The natural charm and beauty
of the Scott home was enhanced by
beautiful yuletide decorations, used
in artistic profusion.
A delicious and bountiful covered
dish dinner was served, the guests
being seated at small tables, Mrs.
Joseph Cowan and Mrs. Fred CouI-
son, assisting the hostess. Mrs. E.
c. Jones, club president, presided
during short business session, and
musical program was given by
Misses Janet, Gretchen and Suzanne
Scott, and Miss Joan Phillips gave a
graceful toe dance. Mrs. B. D.
Richardson read Memories Of
Christmas in Holland" written by a
Hollander. An exchange of inter-
esting gifts was enjoyed, many
flowers, and flower arrangements
forming part of the gift assortment.
Mrs. Stevens, of Marietta, was an
out of town guest
Carols were sung by the group,
led by Miss Blanche Danford, with
Mrs Scott at the piano. The club
has been busy during the month,
lovely Christmas sprays to
help add to the holiday decorations
and cheer. The January meeting
will be held at the home of Miss
IeSSe Wells on Ian IL 1q41
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CHILDREN'S PARTY AT
OPERA HOUSE

The Christmas party given Mon
day afternoon by Manager and Mrs.
Earle Eveland at the Opera House
was thoroughly enjoyed by 6o3
grade school children--some young
Ell, and number Of the mothers of
the children who were invited to ac-
company their children. Mr.. Eve
land made brief address, and a
regular fine full length show with
short subjects was given. Santa ap-
peared and led the children singing
Christmas songs. A special feature
was the singing Of "Jingle Bells
by the kiddies, led by Marvin Doud-
ua, little son of Atty and Mrs. F. s.
Doudna. AS the children left the
Opera House, they were each pre-
sented box of popcorn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
MRS. SUSAN ISRAEL DIES

Mrs. Susan Ann Israel, 85, died
Tuesday at the home of her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs H.
M. Piatt, of Chesterhill, with whom
she made her home the past two
years. She was the wife of the late
George Israel, who died II years
ago. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Alma Metcalf, near GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs Piatt, Chesterhill; three
sons, Will of Blue Rock; Clyde of
Coshocton, and Charles Israel of
GAINESVILLE; 20 grandchildren, and
six great grandchildren. Triplet
sons, John, James and Paul died in
infancy.
Funeral arrangements, while not
complete, will be held at Central
Trinity church, GAINESVILLE, with in.
terment in Greenwood cemetery,
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
MRS. MILDRED MORRIS DIES
IN CLEVELAND

Mrs. Mildred Whitney Morris, 66,
of Hebron, former resident of Bris-
tol township, died Dec. II, in a
Cleveland clinic. as the result of a
blood clot. She was daughter of
the late Charles H. and Eva Crisman
Whitney, their home being the place
now owned by Mrs. Fanny Lyle,
near Meigs. They left this county
about 40 years ago moving to near
Buckeye Lake. The deceased's hus-
band, Benjamin Morris, lost his life
when struck by hit-skip auto driv-
er several years ago. She is sur
vived by one daughter, Margaret
Morris, of the home; also one
brother, Emmett Whitney, of Park
ersburg, w. Va, and a sister, Mrs.
Joliet Fewell, of Atlanta, GA. The
deceased was a niece of Hon. John
Whitney of this place,
Funeral services Wore held Dec.
10, with interment in the Hebron
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
FORCIBLE DETENTION ACTION

Scott Ferguson and Opal Fergu-
son VS.. Cecil Lawrence and Dana
Hall, action for forcible detention
was heard Tuesday by a jury in
the court of l.. N. Seaman, j. P. The
jury returned verdict in favor of
the defendants. In this action plain
tiffs asked for possession of their
property store room and dwell
ing in Hackney, claiming that the
lease with defendants had expired.
The defendants held that they had
leased the premises for three years
with privilege of renewal for two
more years. Plaintiffs claimed that
when the three years had expired,
and the defendants had said nothing
about holding it for the more years
that the contract had terminated.
Defendants defense was that in as
much as they had paid the rent af-
ter the three years was up that no
further notice was necessary, in ref
erence to continuing contract
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
LEGION CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Ladies' Auxiliary and Nal
conta Post, American Legion, held
Christmas party at their hall Fri
day evening, for members and their
families. There was a gift exchange
and the children were given treat
Of candy. A program consisting Of
music, and readings was given. Re-
freshments were served and later in
the evening dancing was enjoyed.
Tuesday, the Legion distributed
Is baskets, each of the value Of SO,
to World war soldiers and families.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
ROBERT v. CHAMBERS
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Robert Vincent Chambers, 49,
one of the county's well known cit
liens, retired farmer, stock dealer
and lumberman, passed from this
life Friday night at $50 o'clock, at
the home of his sOn-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l..
Johnson, near the Five Mile bridge,
Muskingum county, where he had
made his home for the two years
past. Death followed an extended
illness from complications.
The deceased was a son of the
late Thomas v. and Lydia A. Piper
Chambers, and was born in Belmont
county, Jan. /, 1857. Much of his
life was spent in this county The
old home was south of the Bristol
store on the farm now the residence
of Arthur Christman. Besides the
daughter, Mrs. Winnie Johnson. at
whose home he died, he leaves two
brothers, William Chambers of Den
yer, Col, and George P. Chambers,
of Bristol township, and a sister,
..
An infant son is deceased; also
three sisters, Leah Jane, Maggie
May and Mrs. Belle Phillips. Before
going to reside with his daughter,
Mr.. Chambers resided in Morgan
township on route 376. His wife,
who before marriage, was Lydia
Gordon, died some years ago. The
deceased was a good citizen. He
had wide acquaintance. Mr.. Cham
bers was a member of the Salem
Methodist church, and of the Mod
ern Woodman lodge.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at the Miller fu-
neral home, at 2 o'clock Burial
was in McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
FIlsEMEN DISTRIBUTE
CHRISTMAS BASKETS

The McConnelsville firemen deliv
cred 116 Christmas baskets Tues
day. They were taken to every
township in the county The bas-
kets in addition to provisions, con-
tanned treat for the children. and
toys. The cost of each basket was
$2.25.
Monday evening at the American
Legion hall the firemen gave their
annual Christmas party for firemen
and families and children in gen.
eral The children sang Christmas
carols, and each each kiddie was
given treat. Later in the evening
dancing was enjoyed. About 100
were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
VESPER SERVICE AT
TRINITY CHURCH

Christmas vesper services were
held Sunday afternoon at O'Clock,
at Trinity Methodist church. Mrs.
G. w. Lowell was the accompanist
Misses Mary Smith and Martha Tur-
ner read the Christmas story MAX
ing the Gross Beautiful" children
and choirs participating in the dec
grafton of the cross and carols. A
girls quartet, composed of Sara
Croy, Nancy White, lila Jean Rich
ardson and Joan Phillips, sang
Away In Manger." A white gift
offering was taken to be given to
the home for the aged at Elyria,
and the children's home at Berea.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
FAIR BOARD DEBT REDUCED

The sum of $3.50 has been paid
on the debt of the Morgan County
Agriculture Society from the pro-
ceeds of the fair in September. The
present amount owing is $1,000. At
Saturday, the same officers were re-
elected for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: President, Harry W. Bozman;
vice pres, Harvey A. Morris; sec'y,
Ray G. Smith, treas, Chester g.
NORM. The fair board members
took dinner at the Malta hotel, Sat
urday. Dates for the 1941 fair are
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Sept. 10, II and IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
ALVA PICKENPAUGH, JR. DIES

Alva Pickenpaugh, jr., Is, died at
the family home near Olive Green,
Wednesday of last week about
noon, following an illness of heart
trouble and complications. His
mother, Mrs Maizie Foster Picken-
paugh, died three years ago. Be-
sides his father, he is survived by
the following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Bertha Stoneking of Renrock;
Mrs. Vera Hill and James Picken-
paugh of Reinersville; Mary of
GAINESVILLE, and John and Merle of
the home.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday afternoon at Hoskinsville
Methodist church with Rev. Dwight
James, officiating. Interment was
in Hoskinsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
G. b. RICHARDSON DIES
IN EAST BLOOM

Gleason Bozman Richardson, IA
and large land owner, passed away
at his home in East Bloom town
ship, Monday morning at las
O'Clock. Death was due to heart
| trouble and complications, and he
had been i'll for five days.
| The deceased was a son of the
late Wilkes B. and Elizabeth Wal
| lace Richardson, and was born in
the same vicinity where his death
occurred, and where his entire life
er, and good judge of live stock
At the time of his death he was the
owner of about 900 acres of good
land. His wife, who before mar
riage, was Miss Elizabeth Shell,
died about 20 years ago. They were
the parents of four children-two Of
whom survive Winifred, wife Of
Fred Parmiter, of near Pisgah
church, East Bloom, and Wilkes f.
Richardson, who resides on the old
home place, where the deceased was
born; Paul Richardson, son, died
more than a year ago, and daugh-
er, Virgie Ethel, passed away in in
fancy. He also leaves 10 grand
children; one brother, Madison
Richardson, of this place; and two
sisters, Mrs. Isolena Sevall, Rural
Dale, and Mrs. Wilkie Huffman,
wife of J. D. Huffman, near Wesley
Chapel church. Vincent Richard
son, brother and Mrs. Jennie Stone
burner, Mrs. David Jackson, and
Mrs. John Roberts, sisters, are de-
ceased. Also deceased are four
half-sisters, Mrs. James McCune,
Mrs. William Bradley. Mrs Frank
Mercer and Mrs. Philip Rhinebarg-
er; one half-brother, Wilkes P.
Richardson The deceased was
member of Beech Grove grange.
The body was removed to the Mil
Ter funeral home, where it will re-
main until taken to the church.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed at the Wesley Chapel church,
Thursday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock,
with Rev. L. S. Wees, officiating
Interment will be in the churchyard
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
ENTERTAINMENT AT
MALTA CHURCH

A Christmas program, under the
direction of Miss Helen Lynn, was
given Sunday at the Malta Metho-
dist church, consisting of recitatioas
by the children of the Sunday
school, special singing, selections on
the xylophone and piano, by Atty
and Mrs. Francis Doudna After an
impressive candle light service San
ia Claus appeared with treat for
the children. Miss Elizabeth Terry
was the accompanist for the singing
during the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU
AT CAMP SHELBY

The 20 percent of the 5000 Ohio
National GuGrdsmen who will re-
main at Camp Shelby during the
holiday season will not be forgot
ten when Christmas day rolls
around. Here's what they'll have
for the holiday dinner: Tomato juice
cocktail, celery, ripe olives, roast
turkey with oyster dressing, mashed
potatoes, candied yams, buttered
asparagus, cranberry sauce, rolls,
ambrosia, current jelly, mints, cof-
fee. nuts, cigars, cigarettes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
MAIN ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST

A Christmas program was given
Sunday evening at the Main Street
Church of Christ, composed Of read
ings and songs by the primary
classes and pageant, 1.-THE Wonder
full Story" by an older group, un-
der the direction of W. G. Kester.
The offering was given to the home
for the aged and children's home
of the Christian church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
NEAR CHESTERHILL

Tuesday forenoon machines driv-
en- by Paul Smith of Elliott and a
Wadaker boy, of Plantsville, col
lided east of Chseterhill. Smith had
his knee cap broken in three places
He was taken to Memorial hospital,
Marietta. Wadaker sustained slight
injuries. Both machines were con-
siderably damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
MRS. JOHN DOVER ILL

Mrs. John Dover, of this place.
has been threatened with pneu-
monia, and Monday was seriously
ILL., Miss Louise Curran, graduate
nurse, Is caring for her. Mr.. Dover
who has been Ill with heavy cold,
is better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CHARLES MARTIN GRAD
UALLY FAILING

Charles Martin, 8S, who has been
i'll for several weeks with pneu-
monia and complications, is grad
ually failing, and is now verv low
He is at the home of his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Lindimore, Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINER
AT GRACE CHURCH

At Grace Methodist church, Sun
day evening, Christmas enter
tainment was given consisting of a
pageant, "The Star Lighted PATH"
presented by % persons, and read
ings and songs by the young people
of the Sunday school. Mrs. Don
Patterson was the accompanist for
the pageant, and Mrs. Owen Mar
shall played the prelude and the
professional. A white gift offering
was given.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
Deaths Toll


December 10 to 28, 1040
Mrs. Hannah Murphy, Glouster.
Robert Chambers, GAINESVILLE Rt.
Alva Pickenpaugh, jr. Caldwell, Rt
Mrs. Mildred Morris, Hebron.
Chas. Quarterman. High Hill.
Newell B. Kane, Columbus.
Lowell Calvert, Niles.
Ira S. Ferguson, Meadville, Pa.
Clyde Wheeler, Caldwell.
Richard Walters, Sharon.
Mrs. Charles Duncan, Joy.
Mrs. Frank Wilson, McConnelsville
Mrs. Susan Israel, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
VISITING IN OKLAHOMA

Mr.. and Mrs. A A Sawyer Of
Pleasant Valley and son RAJ. h Saw
yer and his wife of Lexington, O.,
left Saturday for Oklahoma, where
they expect to spend the holidays
with the formers father, l.. d. Saw
yer, and other relatives. They plan
to be gone 10 days. Ralph Sawyer
is vocational agriculture teacher in
the Lexington schools