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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
ICELAND, NOW IN SPOTLIGHT,
is REMARKABLE NATION

Do you think of little Iceland
in the international spotlight since
the German occupation of Denmark,
it's "mother country'-as barren
and backward land tucked among
the icebergs Of the Arctic Circle
Many do. But contrary to this i'm
preston, Iceland has a livable eli
mate, had trial by jurv before Eng
land, and has remarkably pro-
gressive people, according to Vilh-
jalmur Stefansson, famed explorer,
writing in the current Rotarian
Magazine.
''It is Iceland and not England
which should be called the Mother
of Parliaments, for Iceland had a
parliamentary government from A.
D. 930-one, incidentally, which is
still functioning, now in it's 1,011th
year!" Stefansson's article reports.
eff we accept the common premise
resources, then the economic situa-
tion of modern Iceland is near
miracle. For the land has fewer
natural resources than any of the
democracies, but nevertheless has
come nearer than any other democ-
racy to abolishing poverty.
Iceland, a high land in warm
sea, has mountains which capture
snow enough to create larger gla-
ciers than any of Europe or of the
mainland of Asia. The coldest sea-
port town of Iceland is not so cold
in January as Portland, Maine, and
Reykjavik, the capital, is as warm
as Philadelphia . 1t is from al
most the sole resources of grazing
and fishing that Iceland has abolish
ed poverty. It's, percentage of unem-
ployment for several years has been
lower than that of France, England,
or the United States. Unemploy-
ment insurance, old-age insurance,
and similar measures are in force.
Iceland is advanced also in the eff
fectiveness of it's public health mea-
sures. This country which in 1910
had less than one hospital bed for
each 10000 persons now has a free
bed for every TO-" Stefensson tells
Rotarian readers.
An upper and lower house COM
pose the Althing, or parliament,
with theoretic executive power rest
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
MEMORIAL SERVICES AT CON-
CORD CHURCH AND
CEMETERY

Mrs. W. H. Hoon Of Bishopville,
who was here Monday, called at the
Democrat office to tell us of the
splendid Memorial services held
Sunday at the Concord cemetery and
church, about eight miles from
Bishopville, in Ames townhsip. For
many years on the Sunday following
Decoration day, the G. A. r. gather
ed there for all day memorial SER
vices, and held services at this
place. Last Sunday large crowd
was in attendance. j. w. Moody or
Bishopville, 90, Civil war soldier,
was present and was given the place
of honor. Services in the cemetery
were conducted at the grave of Mr..
Wolfe, Civil war soldier, around
which 12 World war soldiers form
ed circle, and in the center Of that
circle was Mr.. Moody. The services
were in commemoration of the SOL
diers of all American wars. At noon
a basket dinner was served and in
afternoon the Sunday school and
church put on fine Memorial pro-
gram of some length.
Speakers included Rev. Mr..
George of Jacksonville, and Rev. Mr..
Ellis of Trimble; Mr.. Figley, SUI
perintendent of Glouster schools.
and a number of his pupils were
present. Music was furnished by
fife and drums-D. w. Downhour,
business man of Junction City
played the fife, and Mrs. I. N.
Price of Bishopville, daughter Of J.
W. Moody, was one of the drum
mers. Other music included violin
solos, and two cornet duets.
Noted Fifer Present :
This was the 53rd year that Mr..
Downhour has played the fife at
Memorial day exercises, and he play
ed on the same fife his father, D. E.
Downhour used in drumming up
volunteers for the Civil war, and
on which he played during the Civil
war. Mr.. Downhours grandfather
played fife in the war of 1912, and
an uncle was chaplain and fifer in
the Civil war
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
NATIVE INDIAN PREACHER
IN McCONNELSVHLE

A native Indian preacher of tho
Methodists who has been represent
ing his conference at the recent ses-
sions of the general conference will
be the preacher at Trinity Methodist
church Sunday morning. He is the
Rev. P. G. Benjamin Balaram, and
his home is Bombay. The word we
have about him is that he is an ex-
cellent speaker, an interesting per-
onality, and a fine Christian gentle
man. He was the only Christian at
a very important national congress
meeting called by Mr.. Gandhi. This
will indicate something of his i'm
portance in his own community.
While we expect the church to be
filled to hear him, we will be glad to
do our best to make room for you.
The worship service begins at 1O:15
Sunday morning.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Page Three:

ing in the King Of Iceland. AL
though Iceland was acknowledged a
sovereign state In 1918, with the
King of Denmark acting as the King
of Iceland, this tie was severed on
April 10, 1910, when, the Germans
having invaded Denmark, the lee
land Parliament declared that be-
cause the King of Denmark was a
prisoner of a foreign power, he was
unable to function as King of Ice
land
"a third Or quarter of the peo-
pie of the United States, potentially
the wealthiest nation in the world,
live at a lower level (measured in
food, clothing, housing, education,
medical attendance, etc. than that
of perhaps even a single family in
Iceland" Stefensson declares. In
deed, Iceland is a remarkable little
country!
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Trinity Methodist Church

Announcements for June 8: 9:15
a. M, adult Sunday school classes
meet. $50, junior church and
young peoples classes. 10, general
assembly and reports. 1915, morn
ing service of worship. Music by
the choir. The preacher will be, the
Rev. P. G. Benjamin Balaram, from
Bombay, India. The church will no
doubt be filled, so we suggest that
you come bit early for a good seat
Tuesday afternoon, 1880, Wesley
club. Thursday afternoon, junior
league. This group will go to Be-
thesda June IT. If you are inter-
ested in going, report to Mr.. Ten
nell.-Glenn L. Tennell, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06

of mobilized pastors, it was reported
recently. 1t is estimated that there
are 80 Protestant chaplains in the
army and navy at present. A fort
nightly review Of news and deyo-
tional literature, prayer books, and
collection of religious songs are
mailed or distributed to all Prot
estant soldiers.
Asserting that 'there is a need to
revitalize in business and profess
sional life those religious standards
which made our nation great" a
group of Los Angeles business men
nave formed an organization to
meet each Monday evening, with re-
ligious services to be conducted by
a minister. Although called "The
Business Mems Church." it is not
intended to displace any other re-
ligious royalties. Membership will
be confined to business and profess
sional men, although members of
their families may attend the SER
vices.
A gift of one million dollars for
the improvement and extension Of
religious education among the Jew
ish youth of New York City has
been announced by the Jewish Ed
ucation Committee of New York.
The gift came from the Friedman
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Royal NeighbOrs Notice

The Royal Neighbors will hold
their annual memorial services at
the McConnelsville cemetery, We'd
nesday evening, June IL, promptly
at 7 o'clock. After this service,
they will meet in regular session in
their hall Wonder box at this
with proceeds for the Red
Cross. Each member is urged to be
present for all these services. Wood
men are invited to participate in the
memorial services. Leg
gett, Oracle; Lettie Dew, Recorder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Malta Methodist Church

9:15 a. M, church school, G. B.
Smith, superintendent. 1890 a. M,
morning worship. Communion SER
vices. There will be no more Jun
ior or Epworth League services un-
til after conference 1880 p. m.,
children's day program. Hiss Helen
Lynn, director.-C. B. Frisbie, pas
tor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
The Church And Government

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churches temples the
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
McKendree Children's Day Service

McKendree children's day service
will be held next Sunday morning
June 8, following Sunday school, at
the Neelyville grange hall. This will
be an old fashioned children's day
Program will consist of recitations
and musical numbers by beginners
primary and intermediate classes
Everyone is welcome.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Presbyterian Churches

McConnelsville: Sunday school at
$50. Mrs. Elsie e. Maier, superin-
tendent. Preaching service at 10:30.
Theme, Zone Thing Thou Lackest." "
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 1880.
Children's day Sunday, June 16.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
l p. m. Mrs. Mary L. H. Flanders,
superintendent. Preaching service
at 2 p. m.
Deerfeld church: Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Mr.. e. I. Price, superin-
tendent. Children's day services at
8 p. m. Everybody invited.-Chas.
]. Caller, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Grace Methodist Church

Church school, 9:15 a. m. VIM.
Reed, superintendent. Morning wor-
ship, 1890. Evening service, 7:45.
Fourth quarterly conference Tues
day evening, June II. Every Off
cial with every interested member
should be present for quarterly con-
ference.-L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Pennsville

The l.. A. s. of the Methodist
church will hold their regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. Agnes
Newman Wednesday, June 12.
There will be a pot luck dinner at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
FairyieW Grange

Fairview grange Friday evening,
at s o'clock. We want all members
out for special memorial service,
and to entertain Westland, who will
furnish a program. Refreshments.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
CLUB MEETING AT STOCKPORT

The Promoters club will meet
Monday night, June 10, at 8 O'Clock
at the high school auditorium. The
speaker for the evening will be
Judge Frank Cox of Caldwell-Mc-
Connelsville. An educational picture
by the International Harvester COM
pany, will be shown. Other fea-
lures of entertainment will be a
group of readings by Howard White
of Malta, and solos by Mrs. Harold
Knowlton. East Windsor grange
will serve lunch of strawberry
short cake, iced tea and coffee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Main Street Church of Christ

$50, morning church service
which includes worship service, SER
mon by the pastor, and the commun-
ion of the Lords Supper. The Bible
school session follows the church
service. w. G.. Kester is superin-
tendent. $50 p. m, young peoples
meeting. 1880, evening church SER
vice. The Missionary society will
meet at the parsonage Tuesday ev-
ening, June I'D. G.. Holman, pas
tor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
st. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd and 9Th
Sundays, will be at $50 a. M; and
on End and 4th Sundays, at 1890 q.
mfr. w. L. Thomas, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06

Read our ad in this paper and see
few of the many money saving
specials we are offering during the
last two days of Coulson's Spring
Clearance Sale
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-06
Church of the Nazarene

Morning worship at 1880. Sun
day school, $3.50 a. m. Evening
evangelistic service, 7:45. Young
peoples meeting, O'Clock. Every
body welcome to these services. Col
die Drake, superintendent.-C
Hill, pastor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
SOLDIERS OF A DEMOCRACY

The registration of nearly 100000
young Americans, under the Selective
Service Act, was a triumph for the demo-
ATTIC processes that are alive in this re-
public
Dr.. Clarence A. Dykstra, National Di-
rector of the law, ports that the job was
accomplished happily, even enthusiast
ically." Back of that report is the con-
fidence of Americans that thelaw is to be
fairly and justly administered Il.
The people OF this nation approve the
compulsory service principle because they
realize the necessity for preparedness in
order to meet any challenge that may come
as a result of the uncertainty that exists in
the world today. They know that it is not
the purpose of this nation to fight unless
forced to do so by outside aggression.
Understanding that the business of
fighting is not holiday affair and that ir
modern wars soldiers must be trained men,
the mothers and fathers of the young men
who have registered appreciate the neces-
sity and Importance of adequate training.
They prefer that their sons, if they must
fight, be equipped for their ordeal and that
they have, at least, an equal chance with
an enemy.
In this spirit the people of the United
States, including those of Key West, have
accepted compulsory service in time of
peace. Without abating their dislike for
militarism, true Americans distinguish the
call which the republic makes upon her
sons from the pressure that ingrained
militarism makes upon the young men of
aggressive nations
Ho~e we arm for defense, not 20 at
tack small nations that seek only to live.
If We think of action abroad, it is only to
forestall the enemy and make doubly sure
that no foreign soldier will ever set foot
upon this land. We arm to be ready, in the
future, to resist encroachments, to uphold
the rights of free people and to preserve
the living space of democracy in a world
threatened by totalitarian free-booters.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
AIR WAR OVER
ENGLAND SUBSIDIES
(By Associated Pressl

LONDON. Oct. 29.-As if in
recognition Of the new theater OF
war in the Balkans, now claim
ing headline attention, Nazi air
planes slackened their raid ma
neuvers last night and today
over this city. ONLY two alarms
were heard this morning, and
bombs dropped last night were
few and far between.
British admiralty today admit
ted the loss of Britain's fourth
largest luxury liner. the Empress
of Britain, which was attacked
by NaZi planes and set afire. Sur
vivors totalling 500 have been
landed safely. the report stated.
The Royal Air Force con-
tinued strong advances on Nazi
property and military detectives
last night. concentrating on COM
municatior and transportation
lines in the Berlin and Hamburg
areas and reported that, for the
first time in the war, British
planes flew over what was for
mer1y CzechosIovakian territory.
The Skoda Arms factory in
Pilsen. was bombed last night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
MORE JOBS on
FARMS OF US

CAsSOeIased Press Posture S--xEeel
WASHINGTON. Oct n -
There are more farm j0ts tran
farm workers in many states. Re
ports the department Of sgucul-
ture.
A year ago los men and women
were on hand for every 100 jobs
Now it's the other way r1und
For each 100 Jobs there are 81
workers.
The demand for farm labor. as
shown on the map. exceeded SID
ply along virtually the entire At
lantic coast The corn belt states.
busy with fail harvesting. also
had more Jobs than could be
filled Apple picking and plant
ing Of fall wheat II the Pacific
northwest have created q demand
for labor there too.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
THE BATTLE FOR OIL

In his invasion of Rumania and taking
control of that country'S oil fields, Hitler
has cone what most observers expected
him to do, for it seems probable that Ger
many's oil reserves may be getting low.
The bombing raids on England are taking
enormous quantities of gasoline daily, in
addition to other consumption.
But Rumanian oil alone will not solve
the gasoline problem for Germany and
Italy, according to the Oil and Gas Journal
of Tulsa, Okla. which states that Rumania
produces only $4,000 barrels of crude oil
a day, while her domestic consumption is
about $4,000 barrels a day.
Italy produces no oil, while Germany's
production is mostly synthetic, and it is not
believed that Russia will have much oil to
spare, even if Stain and the Axis remain
on friendly terms. The next nearest large
source of supply is in the Near East, but
this is principally controlled by Britain.
Experts declare that these great oil
fields, in Persia and Iraq, are hardly with
in Germany's reach, especially if Turkey
should resist Germanys move in that d.
rectiOn. In the unlikely. event that they
could be taken, the difficulties of trans
pOrtation would be almost insurmountable.
The output of these fields is transported to
the sea, which Britain still controls, by pipe
lines and railroads which could be easily
destroyed if their capture seemed immi-
nent.
The final outcome of the war may
hinge or this battle for oil, in which Britain
appears to have the upper hand at
present.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
ONE REASON FOR SUICIDE

Individuals kill themselves for vari-
Gus reasons, none of which, TO normally
minded person, seems to be sufficient
grounds for characterization, which is
admittedly a drastic solution to any prob
lem. sed3 a-=
The other day in Massachusetts 16-
year-old' boy, turned on the gas, asking that
he be given a military funeral. His last
wish was probably gratified. He killed
himself because he was hOnorably dis
charged from the National Guard. He
was under the required age of 18 years.
1t seems that the youngster had en-
listed in the Massachusetts National Guard
when only Is years old. He had served
three years Nobody, apparently, noticed
his age, although we cannot imagine that
officers could have been under any err
roneous impression as to his age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
PLAN PORTRAIT THAT WILL CATCH
PERSONALITY OF YOUR SUBJECT

enough floodlight to shoot that
fast indoors you'll either to have
to use flashlight or make the pic
ture outdoors.
Z AS between making portraits
indoors or out-the chances are
that you'll get better results out
doors. Artificially lighting sub
ject is difficult and, consequent
~, one for the photographer who
can spend time and money on
experiment.
Use The Outdoors
There is no lighting so salts
factory as daylight, SO work out
doors whenever possible. There's
no reason why amateurs should
make indoor portraits except
when it's too cold to work out
side.
Important technical details to
keep in mind while taking por-
traits:
l. Choose a background that will
not distract from your sub
ject. Window frames, wall
panels, lamps, leaves of trees
or bushes highlighted by the
sun, etc, make poor back
grounds. Plain, flat surfaces
are always safe.
2. Light the face so that it seems
round. Avoid deep, black
shadows When working out
doors place your subject
away from direct sunlight. 1t
will make him squint or if
it's directly overhead it will
shadow his eyes. Open shade
is best-the shadow area cast
by building for instance.
Generally it's too dark under
tree. A bright day when
sun is obScured is ideal for
portraiture.
3. Consult an exposure table.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid 10 attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight tor progress; never be the or
an or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views ard
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
EDITORS NOTE: This is
the third in series of five
weekly articles on taking
pictures.)

(AssOeiated Press Feature Service)
Successful portraits tell some
thing about the subject
First thing to do when you've
decided to make portrait is to
put down, mentally or on paper,
few observations about your
prospective subject.
What are his favorite positions
when sitting, standing or leaning
how does he use his hands?
Is it most characteristic of him
to be silent and thoughtful OF is
he especially interesting to watch
when he talks?
Perhaps he's a good listener,
intent and responsive. If he has a
hobby maybe you'll want to get
him at work, doing something in
stead of just posing.
Having decided what you want
to tell about your subject, you're
ready to consider the means you'll
use. These questions must be
tackled in advance, because once
you have camera in mind, and
victim in front of you, you'll have
plenty of things to think Of-ex-
poSure, lighting and all the while
the job of keeping your subject
interested
Use A Decoy
If you want him talking or lis
tening you'll need third person
as cOnversation-deeoy. You can't
do it yourself, because operating
the camera is job enough.
To stop the action of a person
talking you need a shutter speed
of 100 of a second. If your cam
era won't do that, you can't take
that picture. If you can't get
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28

Since Tokyo has allied herself with
the ROme-Berlin axis, we have to watch
the 100000 Japanese aliens and citizens
in the Western States, the 100000 more in
Hawaii, and 21.000 in the Philippines, also
all those scattered in all parts of the coun-
Try. few years ago there were some
Japs in Key West, for brief time, who
didn't look as if they came here to taste
our famous Conch soup or the delicacy of
grits and grunts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28

When Mussolini joined Germany in
the attack on defenseless France, President
Roosevelt characterized the attack as a
stab in the back forgetting for the mo-
meRt the millions of Italian voters who, un-
dOubtedly, resented the insinuatiOn and
might retaliate with Willkie votes. Can
Cidate Roosevelt. quick to scent the re-
action. made an appeasing talk on Colum-
bus day to soothe the sensitive feelings of
the sons of Italy, in the hope that their
memories were short, their hearts forgiv-
ing, or the vendetta" extinct.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-28
BRITAIN BUSHES
AID TO GREECE
Continued from Page One)

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mand permission from Yugo-
Slavia TO transport troops across
that nation if the British landed
troops in Greece. Yugo-Slavia.
together with Bulgaria and Tur-
key, determined this morning TO
declare their nations neutral
In the latter nation, however,
the situation was said to be
grave. Consensus of opinion was
that the Turks would fight rather
than submit to aggression.
Adolf Hitler and Mussolini
conferred for Iour hours in Flor
ence, Italy, yesterday, and re-
portedly came to fun agreement
on their new venture into the
Balkans.
Hitler remained in Florence to-
day, dispatches disclosed, sup
posedly to keep in close touch
with Italian progress in the war
against Greece.
From Belgrade came news that
f. Soviet Russia had transmitted
strong demands to Berlin and
Rome requesting that no out
break of war in the Balkans" be
maintained.
Axis-power comment on the
war movements were noticeably
tscant. One Italian paper, how
ever. stated that British pressure
on Greece for permission to es-
tabliSh bases on Greek islands
had forced Italy to act.