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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
Hackney

Frank Roberts whose illness has
been mentioned before in these
items, was taken last Tuesday to
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Coffman, Of Coal Run, where he is
taking electric treatments. The lat
est report is he seems to be improv-
ing. Russell Loughery is staying
with Mrs. Roberts in his absence
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Elliott, near
ReinersviIle, were guests Sunday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Albright Mr..
and Mrs Dean Welch and daughter
Shirley Of Sharpsburg were week
and guests and Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
els Stewart and family were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Miner Morris. Miss Lillian Coff-
man of McConnelsville. Mr.. and
Mrs Albert Wilson and daughters
Helen and Jennie were guests Sun
day of Clarence Coffman, and fam
lily. The writer received a card
few days ago from Mrs. III. A. Craw-
ford, sent from st. Petersburg, Fla,
saying they were having a fine vaca-
tion and the sun was really hot
down there Mr. and Mrs. d. f.
Morris were in McConnelsville
Thursday to see the latter's mother,
Mrs. Nettie Robinson, who has been
ill. but was some better Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoy Hilton attended the funer-
al Saturday of the formers aunt,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

othy Wymer, Marjorie Fawcett,
Charline Thomas, Marjorie Menden-
hall, Vera Michener, Bessie Car
penter, Lena Faye Miche1er, Ken
meth McInturf, Zane Harris, Lloyd
Totman, Clyde Carpenter and John
Woodward. Mrs. Faye Davis, Mrs.
Alta Reed, Mrs. Dora Bowman, Mar
ian Reed and Mrs. Harry Fast at
tended a reception at Athens Fri
day evening, honoring Flossie Kill
tan, the grand marshal of the grand
order of the Eastern Star of Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Bowman en-
tertained with family dinner at
their home Sunday. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowman
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. ]. v.
Bowman and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Howard and children.-Mr and Mrs.
John Patterson and Mrs. Lena
Whitacre were business visitors In
Columbus, Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs
Gail Price of Athens spent the week
end with Mrs. John Price and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. woodward Mr.. anG
| Mrs. Everett Newburn, Miss Gabrie
Schaefer, Miss Eileen Vercoe ant
Gertrude King were visitors in Co
lumbus, Sunday Mr.. Lewis ant
| Charles Gibbons of Columbus spen
i the week end here with Mr.. ant
i Mrs. Frank Gibbons.--The men
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
w Westland

The rain Sunday was a very well
come visitor, as SO many were with
out water to e--George Strobe Of
Elliott picked a bunch of pansy
blooms, Jan. 12; two measured 22
inches across the bloom How is
that for zero weather.? Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Nolan were Sunday
guests of the latter's parents, Of
Cutler Harvey Greathouse spent
from Wednesday until Monday with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Greathouse. Mr.. Greathouse is bet
ter, after having a heavy cold
Howard Davis was Saturday even
ing visitor of Bob Tignor Harold
Best and family, Jesse Embree and
family spent Sunday evening with
Russell James and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Ball and three children
spent Sunday at the Pearl Ball
home at Wrightstown, helping cele-
brate their 25th wedding anniver-
sary-Mrs Frank Davis was a
GAINESVILLE visitor Wednesday and
spent the night with her son, Or
vile, and family, of Licking View.
Sunday visitors were Mrs. Bea-
trice PEBBLES and son Ronald Of
Chesterhill, Mrs Frank Fitch at
Russell James; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Ray and two daughters, at T. H.
Rays of Ringgold; Harold Harris
and family at Jas Harris; Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank McInturf, daughter
Sandra Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. Eli McIn-
turf at F. S. McInturf's 81 Mr. and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

short course group enjoyed an oys-
ter supper at the Marion gymnasium
Wednesday night. t.--Shelba JEAN
small daughter OF Mr.. and MRS.
Fletcher Davis, has been Ill Win
tonsillitis. Mr.. and Mrs, joe MIL
Ter were visitors in Zanesviile, sat
urdav Oscar Taylor and Ralph
Porter of Lima spent the week END
AT home. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hodg1n
were Sunday dinner guests or Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Harmer of Zanes-
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Price Oh
Athens visited Mrs. John Price
Monday Mr.. and Mrs. John EN-
bree and SON Teddy, Mrs. 10 Kelly
and daughter Shirley. all of Zanes-.
vile. and Miss Bernice McPeak OF
crooksyille spent the week end with
relatives here. Bernce is staying
all this week. t
School News
Mr.. Dunbar attended the vocation
al agricultural teachers meeting al
Marietta Jan. Is. The agriculture
teachers of Morgan county are
meeting at Stockport with Free
Kennard. The girls OF the, physica
education club are planning a sports
night event at the Marion gymnas
ium in the near future. The asso
! citation issues a challenge to an!
girls volley ball team. Complete
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

details will follow next week.
Saturday evening Miss Marie Par
sons and Mrs. Mary Pickering enter
tanned with a chicken supper at the.
Pickering home, honoring the birth
days Of Mr. Jas Weber and Mr..
Jesse Pickering. The following
guests were there: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Pickering, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dobbins, PenIsville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gayland Startling, Mrs. Henry Par
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Weber and
son Junior of Dale, and Miss Verna
Weber of Elliott Miss Donna Mac
Harris and Richard Lee Harris
spent the week end with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Harris.
81 Methodist Church
Subject: ''The Beginning OF the
Gospel" Preaching: Amesville, at
$3.50 an; Chesterhill. II a. NJ
7:3O D. M; Pleasant Hill, 2:.3O.
League, $50 D. M Sunday school
at the regular times.-G. c. Nutter,
pastor.
| A new and larger picture machine
booth has been installed here In Un-
ion hall, to replace the one which
was damaged when a film burned
wednesday night of last week. Mr..
Walker, the operator, escaped in
jury, and the blaze caused but lit
tie excitement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

tory of Bristol township, it also reaches out and
touches many localities, and has every element
to make good article -humor, pathos, interest,
accuracy. history, etc. This paper has published
many able articles; but none more so than that OF
Judge Oglevees. It is really outstanding Il
you did not read it, by all means do So We are
hearing many fine compliments concerning it.
We believe that it was Governor Donahey
who appointed Attorney Oglevee to fill a vacancy
en- the common pleas bench. Governor Don
ahey has many characteristics that have made
him prominent, but none more SO than his ability
to appoint good officials. We once heard Mr..
Donahey say that he should not be given too
much credit for the success of his administration
as governor-that it should go to the able men
who served under him. But it was Donahey who
sized them up and appointed the able men. But
what we want to say is that no common pleas
Judge in the state served with greater ability than
did Judge Oglevee In all he was on the bench
for 10 years, and held court during that time If
18 different counties, and presided at some o
the outsts ndng trials held in the state in recen
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
Chesterhill
Native of Scotland Dies

Mrs. Mayme McGirr passed away
Friday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank McGirr. She was
63 years and four months of age.
Daughter of William R. Grant and
Janet Thompson Grant, she wasl
born in Glasgow, Scotland. Shel
was 16 years old She was united
in marriage with Lewis McG1rr,
who preceded her in death seven
years ago. Surviving are one Sis
ter, Mrs. VIM. Cole, and one broth
er, Robert Grant of Syracuse. Flu
neral services were held Monday at
Bartlett church at 2 o'clock, and
burial at Friends cemetery at Bart
lett.
The Minerva literary club met
Wednesday night, Jan 10, at the
home of Mrs Mabel Worrall. Mrs.
Beatrice Williams gave a book re-
view. Those present were Gabriel
Schaefer, Juanita Brown Dora Bow
man, Lucille Hodgin, Lenore Glib
bons, Bea PEBBLES, Sarah Patterson,
Alice FARES, Marian Reed, Bea Will
liams and the hostess Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Schofield entertained
the following guests at their home
Friday evening: Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
ley Hoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Shook,
i Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Patterson, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. E. Fawcett and Mr.. and
! Mrs. Frank Calendine. The even
ing was spent playing rook and
Chinese checkers. Refreshme
; were served by the hostess. Mrs.
~ n Nuffor will entertain the mis-
sionary society at her home, Friday
afternoon Marion Rebekah lodge
will hold installation of officers
Tuesday night, Jan % Each sister
please bring popcorn balls or can
i. dy.-- The Good Will Sunday school
| class will meet at the home of Mrs.
Roy McCurdy, Saturday afternoon
at two o'clock Assistant hostesses
are Doris Nutter, Mary Newburn
Blanche Randall and Sylvia Long =
The Friends Study Group met Sun
day afternoon at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Bailey. Those pres
ent were Carl Patterson, Edith Pat
terson Sarah Patterson, Grace
Worthington, Wilford Smith, MI
and Mrs. Clarence Schofeld, the
Burgess sisters of Bartlett, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Patterson and Dorothy
Hoyt of Athens Mrs. G. G. Nuttei
entertained the Home Guards at her
home Saturday afternoon. Nine
members were present and
Mrs. Edgar Michener entertained
Sunday with chicken dinner III
; honor of their daughter Lena Faye's
birthday Those present were Dor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
Triadelphia

Elder Arthur Thomas of Zanes-
Vile will conduct services at the
Church of Christ, next Lords day
morning and evening. .--PTA next
Friday night Miss Bessie Newman
who was recovering from a severe
cold, suffered relapse and has
since been suffering from an ear in
volvement William Maier is again
in very poor health. THE school
enjoyed a treat of home made ice
cream and cookies, Friday after
noon. Kenneth Porter and family
attended a birthday dinner Sunday
for his sisters at the home of his
mother, Mrs. Mertie Porter, near
Joetown--A Starrett and son
of Morganville recently visited at
the Francis Starrett home Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Gross of GAINESVILLE
were Sunday visitors at the Luther
Jadwin me.--The timber cutters
began work Monday on the c. c.
Jadwin farm.--Mrs. Elma Campbell
is entertaining the sewing club
this Thursday. One of Ray Wood
wards little girls is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Home Demonstration Meeting
Owing to the inclement weather
only seven ladies were able to at
tend the home demonstration meet
ing at the school house last Thurs
day. At this meeting Miss Knoch
was assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Ham
mans of Columbus. Most of the
time was given to fitting garments,
but a number Of subjects were dis
cussed. At the next meeting Feb.
s. an outline will be made for next
years work All women of the
neighborhood are asked to be pres
ent and tell your most troublesome
problems of housekeeping, sewing,
canning. child development or what
ever it may be, and a program will
be planned according to your in
terests.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

Mrs. Pluma Ogan, of Cumberland.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matthews
and two sons visited Saturday with
her mother, Mrs. Margaret Barnes,
and sister, Mrs. Wagner, of Ma
rietta-- Mrs. Nellie PARCEL mad son
William spent Sunday afternoon
with L. r. Dewitt and sister Mrs.
Eva West Callers on Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Baesel Sunday and Sunday
evening were Mrs. Della Matthews
and Mrs Nellie Parcell and son
William Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nor
ris were guests Sunday evening of
Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Hilton.--Mr. and
Mrs. Harry McFerren and Mr.. Odell
Bartlett were guests Monday even
ing of Orville Morris and family
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
Rural Dale

Mrs. VIM. Miller who has been
very i'll with heart trouble for two
weeks, is very weak and does not
improve as friends would like to
see. Her daughter, Mrs. Edith Din
gey, is taking care of her. Mrs.
Eva PEARS condition remains about
the same She sits up part of the
time.--W A. Bitcher who suffered
a slight stroke in November, is able
to be out. and walk as far as the
store Mrs. George Drake has been
suffering with quinsy since last Sum
day a week ago. She is reported as
being a little better today, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Miller Of
Fast Fultonham spent a couple of
days with the formers mother, who
is ill Mrs. u Marietta White and
daughter Vaughn OF East Bloom,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Whites
mother. Mrs. Sevall = Mr. and Mrs.
Denzil Frame and children of Philo
visited Mrs. Lou Frame and son,
Corwin, Sunday.--A storm of rain,
hail and accompanied by a high
wind, struck this section Sunday
afternoon. It lasted but few min
GleS, anu llO ddiHdSo was itpoi lOo.
Friends of Mrs. Lillian Bischoff
who will recall the accident to her,
in which her hip was broken early
last fall, will be glad to hear that
she is much improved In a letter
to Mrs Polly Roberts, she says she
is very much pleased with the care
and attention given her at the Ur-
ben Rest home, on Maple avenue.
GAINESVILLE. where she was taken on
leaving the hospital. Her many
friends at Rural Dale hope she will
continue to prove.--Several from
here attended the Philo-M. & M.
basketball game at Philo, Friday
evening They report very ex-
citing, hard fought battle, with Phi
10 the winner by one point.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

Mrs Clyde Best, children Donald,
Betty and Beatrice Anne, of Malta,
were Tuesday evening visitors at
Carlos Harris Mrs. Anna Great
house is suffering with a heavy cold.
Mr.. and Mrs Elbert Rouanzoin OF
GAINESVILLE were over Sunday guests
at the Elmer Rouanzoin home :
John Miller spent last week with
friend Cricket Newton, of Low
ell Miss Evelyn Rouanzoin OF
GAINESVILLE spent last week with
home folks. Her mother, Mrs. Bert
Rouanzoin is sick Tom Carr ana
Leonard McPeak spent Saturday
night with Mr. and Mrs. j. A. NC
Peak of Pennsville.--The many
friends in this neighborhood OF
Willie McPeak are glad to hear ne
is Improving in health, at the Nor
gan county hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18

The New Era club met at the Ii
brary Monday evening. In the abb
sence of the president, the vice
president, Mrs. Jessie King, presid-
ed. Mrs. Hugh Donahue and Miss
Jessie Wells had charge of the pro-
gram and the guest speaker was
Prof. H. J. Donahue, who spoke on
watching the World Spin" Forty
members and guests enjoyed the
talk
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
PLEASE REMEMBER

When subscribers write to this office for
change of address, please bear in mind to send
the old address as well as the new one Our sub
scription list contains many names not only from
Morgan county, but hundreds of subscribers from
oil over Ohio, and practically every state in the
union. When subscriber writes to change pa
per to new address, and not giving the place
where the paper formerly was sent, it is very
difficult at times to properly make the change
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-18
DID YOUR READ IT?

We wonder how many of subscribers
read Judge ]. c. Oglevee's article in last weeks
paper? While it was written as part of the his
Evening star., 1940-10-20

towoc, Sheboygan, Milwaukee. Racine and
Kenosha, 10 labored with her material and
her company till the daily applause and
laughter equalled that of Morris home town.
Its socko." said her Chicago agent
enthusiastically What say if we sign years
contract"
But 10 was not interested in any long term
arrangement unless the co-signer happened to
be McInerney So, after four good weeks in
the big city. she started the act eastward.
At Elkhart, alone in her hotel bedroom, 10
held silent colloquy with herself:
Face the facts. Trine MOrt's an even
bigger boob than you thought he was. Re
member what he said today? His ideal is
Alphonse Latour. that spat-wearing, cane
swinging Hollywood clotheshorse. He hopes
someday that he'll be just like Alphonse."
Who cares? Mort's honest and considerate
and generous. He can compose music like
nobodys business In Manitowoc he slapped
down fresh native - it was beautiful. Be-
sides. what's all this got to do with me?"
Dope! Mort wants to marry you.
That doesn't mean want to marry him. y
You'll certainly admit you're in love with
him.
III admit nothing What more I'm going
to Sleep
Good trick if you can do it. When are you
going to tell Mort that he's making the act
lay an egg?"
1t was indeed time for little straight talk.
In Chicago everything had gone beautifully
up to the middle of the final week Hammond,
Indiana, had been kindhearted rather than
enthusiastic The South Bend customers had
twisted about in their seats. And finally. in
Elkhart, they had played to an audience with
paralyzed arms and wooden faces. The reason
was all too evident.
III speak to Mort tomorrow she told
herself. And | won't pull any punches,
Evening star., 1940-10-20

three months, whether our act works or not.
You mean you want me to lead the
orchestral"
Il mean you're to do just what you did
tonight with bit added here and bit added
there What do you say?"
10 Trine was right
Thanks to Mort's infelicitous feet and his
virginia. blush and his aggressively honest
face the entertainment value of the original
10 Trine act had been multiplied. Through
Fond du Lac, Oshkosh. Green Bay, Mani
Evening star., 1940-10-20

either" She explained it all very gently:
You see, Mort, when you stumble now,
everybody sees you're doing it Intentionally"
Sure I'm doing it Intentionally"
But - but, Mort, that way it doesn't rate
a laugh"
Not my fault. If didn't stumble in
tentionally wouldn't stumble at all"
1T mustn't look intentional, though. And,
Mort, you're beginning to dance altogether
too well. And you're not self-conscious any
more. You've stopped blushing."
Evening star., 1940-10-20

into the City Visitor on the Farm, she leaned
over the footlights toward Mort.
What is it, Miss Trine?"
Mort, want you up here on the stage"
Il I'm leading the orchestra, Miss
Trine. His face had become fiery red.
Don't lead them up here, Mort. All l
want is you" She stretched out her hand and
in another moment Mort. partly sheepish and
partly defiant, but still very much open and
aboveboard and terrihcally honest, was stand
ing beside her. Now, Mort, what's the use
of keeping this secret any longer? Every
body here is friend of ours"
The house applauded enthusiastically.
so why not tell them? Fatheh may not
like it; motheh may not like it: my sisteh
Lolita may not like it - but I'm going to
teach you to dance
Mort grew even more crimson. why. Miss
Trine, H.
ITS so simple you can't possibly make a
mistake" She signaled to the girl at the
violin. You see, you put your left foot here
and then you bring your right foot around
like this"
While Turkey in the Straw went faster and
faster, 10 Trine explained more and more
volubly and, swapping his fingers at his
recalcitrant feet, Mort tried with ever grow
ing desperate energy. 1t was because he tried
so hard and so honestly, until he was finally
half pulled and half overbalanced into the
wings, that the thing became first funny and
then hilarious. The audience hung up an all
time Naples record for applause and the pair
we're recalled for a half-dozen bows.
Look. Mort" she said, when the final
film got under way, you're earning eighteen
a week and that's all. Well, you and have
the start of something that can land us with
McInerney in New York. He's the biggest
agent of the lot and he's decent and honest.
Once he's interested in your act you 60 up
and up night clubs revues, radio, Holly
wood: no limit Out of my own bankroll,
Mort, I'll guarantee you thirty week for
Evening star., 1940-10-20

10 Trine's gift of words left her. She knew
he wouldn't believe the truth now, even if it
were declared to him by those most merciless
of uuth-tellers, the paying customers. He
might conceivably become a third-rate hoofer;
but nothing could ever wipe that conscien-
tiously honest look from his face. A natural
comedian - and how natural!
But, Mort, why not try the act my way
little longer"
The discussion became dispute.
You don't believe in me" he said finally.
You don't think can ever be anything on
the stage except big boob. All right. maybe
l can't But I'm going to try. There's nobody,
10, esteem and care for more than you.
care too much to hang around like - like
sort of stooge And if - well, I'm going, 10.
Goodby.
He choked and flung out of the room.
10 pinched her left arm, because what had
happened didn't seem real. 1t was only after
she'd told herself few stiff truths that she
(Continvsd on pogs ~
Evening star., 1940-01-11
300 Students 10 Attend
Pan-Americanism Session

Three hundred students from nine
District and nearby high schools
will attend the conference on Pan
American affairs opening tomor-
row at George Washington Univer-
sity under the auspices Of the uni
versity's inter-American center.
Meeting at 8 am. in the Hall of
Government, the students will hear
addresses of various phases Of Pan
Americanism, after which they will
be guests of the university at a
luncheon.
Director George Rowland Cox of
the center will discuss Latin Amer
ica. Ernesto Galarza of the di-
vision of intellectual cooperation
of the Pan-American Union will
speak on high school education in
Latin America as compared with
that in this country.
Dean Elmer Louis Kayser of the
university will talk on the influence
of the European war on Latin
America and Dean Henry Grattan
Doyle will speak on cultural rela-
tions between the Americas. B. F
Crowson, jr., president of the Pam
American Student Chain, will speak
on friendly relations between the
Americas through student activi-
ties.
The conference, the first of its
kind, is held to promote interest
among the high school group in
the courses offered in the high
schools in Latin American history,
1t was announced.