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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

phrey was a Democrat, and had
served on the executive committee
practically ever since he became o1
voting age, and for many years was
| chairman of the executive commit
tee. Dr.. Humphrey was man OF
keen, original wit and humOr-i1
! fact he could be termed a natural
! born humorist, and was always the
! life of the party. While making no
| pretense at public speaking he was
often called upon at public gather
| ings. always responding in his own
! particularly humorous style. He pos
! sessed keen business judgment, and
his advice in matters of business
was freely sought. He accumulated
much of this worlds goods and was
reputedly this county's wealthiest
man.
Funeral Largely Attended
Monday evening at 7:30, Mason
| ic funeral services for DR.. Hum
phrey were held at his late resi-
dence, and the public rites were
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock at
the Malta Methodist church, and
were largely attended The pastor,
Rev. c. b. Frisbie, who had scharge,
read a sketch of the life of the de-
ceased, offered prayer, and added a
tribute, in which he said that DR..
Humphrey, like the Master, went
about doing good.
His medical record was given by
DR.. j. II. X. Upham, dean of the
college of medicine, Ohio State uni
versity, and member of the state
medical board. He stated that what
ever DR.. Humphrey said he would
do, he would do it the very best he
knew how, and he classed him as
the ideal type of the true family
doctor DR.. Upham said that for
almost 80 years he had given good,
honest, fair and just service on the
state medical board, and spoke Of
his shrewd judgment, his high char
acter and his ability, and said he
gave the. state the same high type
of service that he gave to his own
home locality
Rev. Paul /. Wachs, of Zanes-
vile, a former pastor, told of his
deeds of helpfulness, his unfailing
good humor and his services in gen.
eral to his community. He spoke of
his church and religious life; his
faith and firm belief in the life
hereafter. Rev. Wachs in speaking
of his personal affection for him,
said it was the human interest Of
DR.. Humphrey that brought him
closest to him, and concluded with
the words of st. Mark, "He came
not to be ministered unto, but to
minister" which in the new version
is: mot to be waited on, but to wait
on Others"
Mrs. Harry Harris sang '.Stilb
Still With Thee with Mrs. George
w. Lowell accompanist The floral
tributes which were many and
handsome. were banked about the
altar and chancel.,
F Active pail bearers were +. D..
Couison, c. p. Mcclure, R. X.
Brown, Harry Cook, Howard S L.,
Cowan and C. B, Smith. Honorary
pail bearers were members Of the
Morgan County, Medical association,
pr. Fred Phillips of ,zanesville!4 and
DR.. J. H. J. upham, Dr. Platter,
both Of Colum bus, and Or. Franklin
OF Chill;cothe. the last three named
being members Of the State Medical
Board. and Dr. Pletter, Is its secre-
tary. 1nterment vass 4 " " n Malta Gems
's' sStr III HI
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
j. w. CUNNINGHOM IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

John w. Cunningham of this
place, who suffered a bad fracture
of his hip Dec. 26, remains in SER
ious condition. His daughter Mrs
G.. r. Cooper, of Fremont, has been
with her father ever since the acci-
dent, assisting in his care, and his
other daughters, Mrs. Ernest Nc
Murray, of Columbus, and Mrs.
Chester Reed, of East Bloom, have
also been helping to care for him.
Mrs. Cooper's husband, Prof. G. r.
Cooper, who was here when Mr..
Cunningham met with the injury,
remained until Monday, when he re-
turned to his school duties at Ere
mont. Ernest McMurray and wife,
of Columbus, were here this week
end.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
MRS. ANNA MANLY WEEDS

The marriage of Mrs. Anna (Nan)
Manly of Philadelphia, former resi-
dent of the twin cities, and Robert
O. Myers, of Gum Tree, Pa, took
place New Years day at 4 o'clock,
at the home of the brides sister, in
fremont, Pa. Mrs. Myers has been
engaged in nursing since leaving
here several years ago, following
the death of her husband, the late
James Manly. Mr.. Myers owns a
general merchandise and hardware
business at Gum Tree, where they
will reside. Gum Tree is near
Coatsville, Pa.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
THOSE CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Last week we had a bad mixup
regarding the Christmas baskets
put out, in which in some manner
we failed to mention the firemen.
This year the firemen and Eagles
went together and distributed 127
baskets, each one containing better
than two dollars worth of provisr
ions, and treats The American Lee
gion put out 10 baskets, which went
to members, and widows. The
Christmas baskets went not only to
people in the towns, but into every
township of this county. The fire
men raised their Christmas basket
money without putting out contain
ers for contributions
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
EARL X. WILSON RESIGNS

Whereas, 1 am resigning as dog
warden of Morgan county, March 1,
/ want to extend thanks to officials,
sheep owners and dog owners, for
their cooperation by and through
which it has been possible to pay
not only all sheep claims coming
under my term, but also 50, ,449.91
on claims, which I inherited with
the office The rule have tried to
follow is to do unto others as l
would have them do unto me-
Earl X Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
ROBERT CARR LOSES FINGER

While starting a motor Dec. %,
Robert Carr of Buck Run, injured
his index finger of his left hand so
badly that it was found necessary
to take it off at the first joint yes
terday morning. Mr. Carr is an auto
mechanic, and caught his finger in
the fan while starting motor. He
is a son of Chester Carr of Wolf
Creek
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
JUDGE RIECkER PRESIDING
AT MURDER TRIAL

Judge Carlos M. Riecker of this
place, is at Lancaster this week,
where he was assigned by Chief JUS
tice Carl V. Weygant to preside at
the first degree murder trial of Fred
C. Moore, 81, of Pickerington, who
is accused of Staying his wife, Ber-
tha Mae Moore, on May 16, 1889.
The trial which opened Wednesday
will likely continue for several days,
since about 80 witnesses have been
summoned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
Deaths Toll

Dec. %, 1889 to Jan. 4, 1910
Mrs. Mahala Barkhurst. Malta.
Webster Alexander, ReinAfz1iue.
DR.. Lee Humphrey, Malta. 90. ~
Mrs. Rebecca Scott, Young Hickory
Elmer Mitchell, Los Angeles. y
Daniel Shelby, Akron. .a.aafA
Thos. B. Gibson, Wilmette, I'll. ff
Mrs. Florence Wedge, GAINESVILLE.
'Levie p. Smith, Marietta. ~.
John Morris, Cleveland.
Lola Mingus, Elliott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
TONSIL OPERATIONS TODAY

Miss Edna Archer, east of town
who is employed at the Red &
White store here, and Elizabeth
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Glenn
Tennell, expect to have their ton
tils removed today in local doctors
office
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
LEWIS LINDIMORE
TRANSFERRED

Lewis Lindimore, who has been
chief timekeeper in the local WPA
office for the past four years, has
been transferred to Perry county,
and will have his office in New Lex
ington Howard Swain of Vinton
county succeeds Lindimore here.
The change becomes effective Jan.
IT as
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
LITTLE FIRE DAMAGE

The local fire department was
called Monday evening about 1880
O'Clock to the railroad pumping sta
tion, Malta, and put out q fire which
had started in back door. The
damage was practically nothing.
How the blaze started Is mot known.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
ELSIE SHEETZ BREAKS HIP

Miss Elsie Sheetz, former resi-
dent Of this place, ,-@who recently
moved to GAINESVILLE, fell the latter
part of last week and fractured her
hin
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

Mrs. Addie Patterson has been
suffering with neuritis She Is at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Wallace Bragg. $40
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
DIsLocATEs SHOULDER

E. A. ("PopD Neff, OF this place,
fell Dec. 30,,a and dislocated his
shoulder. He ID rooming at the
Fred sShoops residence, in the east
end Of town. .s.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

The baby girl OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster Newburn of Meigsville, has
bronchial pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

Mrs. Scott Mellor of Malta, who
is seriously ill, and has been at Me-
mortal hospital, Marietta, for more
than week, is showing some i'm
nr0vomout
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
mo OPEN LUNCH ROOM
IN MALTA 49, '.' ..

and Mrs. Kari Godfrey Of
Inortha river road, will open this
week, the. restaurapt at Malta end
of the bridge, operating a "Coney
Lunch room. 4rs 4tYtaF IL
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
FOUR BELOW XERO-COADNST
JANUARY 1st SINCE 1918

Our official weatherman. Clifford
Hupp, reports that Monday. Jan / /.
when the temperature was four be-
low zero. it was the coldest Jan. :.
since 1919, When it was five below
No snow or rain fell the past week
and cloudy weather for the most
part, prevailed Gfga 1nf
On Jan. 1, the river was frozen
over. S sIs3 as
Daily high and low lam para tn RAG
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
Daily. high and low tenn
OF the past week, follow:
NEW YEARS RARs

Born Jan. i. 1910. at l:4Os q. m,
to MIR. and Mrs. Earle Ellis, Of
Meigs, a son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

)rOyeunent,
Evening star., 1940-03-10

the subcommittee covering various
institutions are contained In q re-
port which was released for pubn-
cation after completion Of an ex-
haustive investigation of the welfare
institutions.
The inquiry was started after Mrs.
Roosevelt made surprise visits to the
Home for the Aged and 1nfirm at
Blue Plains and the Receiving Home
for Children and complained about
the conditions she observed.
The subcommittee, headed by
Representative D'Alesandro, Demo-
crat. Of Maryland. will submit the
report tomorrow to the House Dis
trict Committee. Chairman Ran
dolph Of the fun committee indicated
he would suggest that the document
be relayed Immediately to the House
subcommittee In charge of the 1941
District appropriation bill, which Is
scheduled to begin hearings ON that
measure tomorrow at 10 am.
II am hopeful that the findings
and suggestions in the report win
be helpful to the Appropriations
Subcommittee" declared Represent
ative Randolph.
The Appropriations subcommittee
last week inspected q number Of
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Peace Negotiations in Moscow
Reported Proceeding Smoothly
Stockholm Welcomes News, but Efforts
For War Assistance Are Intensified

Sweden's share in the negotia-
tions-establishing contact between
the warning countries-was regarded
as over.
Rumors persisted without con-
firmation that Riga might be the
seat of conversations between Rus
sian and Finnish delegations.
A belief prevailed that the Sue
cess of the peace talks may hang
on the issue of Soviet naval base
at Hanko or west Of Helsinh on
the Gulf Of Finland.
Informed observers say the Firms
never will agree to such q base,
which always has been described as
"a potential pistol against the heart
of Finland and In the side Of
Sweden"
The. possibility that the Firms
might react violently against peace
"at too high price" was mentioned
In some sections of the Scandi-
navian press.
The Finnish public's deep-seated
distrust Of the Soviets and Finnish
suspicious about guarantees against
future Red attacks were considered
important factors in the peace nego-
tiations.
Reports indicated many Firms
were shocked by news of the nego-
tions. The immediate reaction was
that the Soviets were only conspir-
ing to gain time for further min-
tary preparations.
Evening star., 1940-03-10
BY the Associated Press.

By the ASSOCIATED Press.
STOCKHOLM, March 10 (Sun-
day. ).-1nformation reaching Sweden
early today indicated that direct
peace negotiations between Fin
land and Russia were proceeding
smoothly.
This word-bereft of details-was
welcomed in Sweden, but 1t failed
to relieve signs of pessimism over the
prospect Of peace in Finland. Re-
cruiting of volunteers to aid the
Firms was intensified and donations
were increased.
One organization. military men
said, planned to send 800 volunteers
to Finland before Easter. They will
join other Swedes already fighting
beside their neighbors against the
Red Army.
Oncials said deliveries of supplies
to Finland were continuing.
Responsible circles said a decision
one way or the other regarding con-
tinuance Of the war can be expected
shortly-by tomorrow or Tuesday at
the latest and perhaps sooner.
Informed opinion believed the sue
cess or failure Of the negotiations
now was involved directly in major
power politics" on the theory that
the allies desire to keep Russia in
volved In the Finnish war lest peace
in the north enable her to aid
Germany,
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Hint Of New Turn
Is Looked for in
Hitler Speech Today
Fact Thut Fuehrer Chose
To Speak at Memorial
Rites Held Significant
By the Associated Press.

1y the Associated Press.
BERLIN, March e.-Adolf HIT
1er In IN unusual memorial day
address win speak to the nation at
noon e am, Eastern Standard
time) tomorrow In the midst Of ap-
prehension over possible expansion
Of war through allied Intervention
tn the Russian-Finnish conflict ana
. sudden German Italian confer
ence on outstanding problems.
There was impatient curiosity In
many quarters whether the Fuehrer
in his address At the memorial serv-
ice for soldier dead might give q
hint of any new direction Of German
policy.
They regarded it as significant
that Hitler chose to speak himself
for the memorial day orator IN
other years has been q military or
naval leader, rather than the m.
tions political chief.
Reich Moves Cautiously.
Foreign Minister Joachim Won
Ribbentrop left by special train for
Rome to confer with Premier Mus
solini and his foreign minister,
Count Galeazzo Ciano, at q time
when anxiety over possible allied
Intervention In the conflict in Fin
land and the Swedish-centered ef-
fort to bring peace in the north
engaged q large share Of oficial
attention.
Germany appeared to be moving
with utmost diplomatic caution to
forestall what authoritative sources
repeatedly have charged was an
allied maneuver to spread the, war
by involving Scandinavia.
Quarters close to the foreign Of
flee were more guarded than at any
time since the beginning Of the
European war in their comment.
Per Evind Svinhufvud, Finland's
former President, who arrived here
/R.N rV~V Yly -.
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Allies Plan Great Air Force
For Use if War Hits Near East
Bs the Associated Press.

Bs the Associated Press.
ANKARA, March 9.--The crea-
ton Of . great allied air force In
the Near East was mapped today
by Turkish, British and French
air chiefs at the beginning of q
f1ve-day conference.
Informed sources said the
plans included close co-ordinA-
ton by the three air forces and
the use Of Turkish bases by
British and French air fleets In
the event Of war in the Near
East.
An air attack on the Caucasus
oil fields Is regarded q certain II
Russia becomes involved Ia Z
Near Eastern war.
Intendve construction of new
air bases In Turkey was expected
to fellow ths confssence. rartie.
apa&ng .Weee ,-AaE NazSaaal 0k
Evening star., 1940-03-10

William G. s. Mitchell, COM
mander Of the British flying
forces in the Near East: Gen.
Jaunneaud, French air COM
mander for the eastern Mediter-
ranean, and Gen. Kilsikh, head
Of the Turkish air force.
Many British and French In
structors have arrived in Turkey
recently to train Turkish pilots.
The Turkish air force now Is esti-
mated to have only 800 planes,
but Amefican, British and French
craft are reported on the way.
With the Turkish eir strength
expected to be moro than d0u-
bled IA the coming year and with
big increases also planned 10r tn
1riti1h-Erench Near East 10rces,
tn alHes' EaRr Eastern axengfh
N0ul4 ~ hooGtod 70 pon1jbay -
tween 4Dooaand 3eoo paane6.
Evening star., 1940-03-10
U. 5. Chamber Urges
Labor Report Backing
By the Associated Press.

-
The Chamber Of Commerce Of
the United States called yesterday
for prompt, vigorous and sustained
support" Of Labor Act amendments
proposed by q special House com
mittee, while the G. I. O. denounced
them as designed to destroy the
basic rights Of labor"
=. A program Of II amendments WAs
offered In the House last week by
Chairman smith, Democrat, of
Virginia. and two Republican mem-
bers Of . committee which has besn
investigating the Labor Board. Two
Democratic members opposed the
proposals.
w. Gibson Carey, jr, president
of the chamber, said In q statement
that the bill should be supported
by all who want q genuine. begin-
ming Of reform quickly in the Labo~
Relations Act and It's admimstra-
tion."
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Canadian Flyers Lose
Way, Lond in u. S.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the A8S6ci1ted Press.
WATERFOWL, N. Y, March o.
Customs officials wired Washington
tonight to determine what should
be done with two Canadian aviators
whose plane was forced down near
Alexandria Bay today.
The plane, . Royal Canadian
Army training ship from the Ctta-
va (Ontario) Flying School. was
badly damaged when 1t somer-
saulted in landing. The soldiers,
whose identity was undisclosed,
were txeated for head injuries.
C,astoms men said the eyiators
told thsm thsy had lost thsir bear
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Talk Of Arnold Drive
Halted at Union Meeting
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press. - -.
WORCESTER, Mass, March o.-
An attempt to start discussion Of
Federal prosecution Of labor unions
under the Sherman antitrust law
was halted abruptly at q union con-
vention today by Secretary William
Francis OF Boston, for reasons he
said II cannot give out"
He declined to amplfy his state
ment, interjected at the State con-
eiaye Of the American Federation Of
labor Affiliated Carpenters and
Joiners, when Harry p. Hogan Of
Springfield had declared:
1T has been customary for car
penters to refuse to handle material
made under non-union conditions,
but under Thurman Arnold's inter-
pretation Of the anti-trust laws :"
Evening star., 1940-03-10
Glass Committee
Adds S3o9,793,M
10 Farm Measure
Woodru,m, Leader Of
Anti-Spendine Bloc,
Sees Drive Wrecked
By the Associated Press.

Sweeping aside all proposals to
reduce the total, the usually con-
servative Senate Appropriations
Committee approved yesterday an
annual farm bill carrying $922, 1884,
668 and $100, 900 600 in loans.
In all. the Senate group added
$3o9. .793 ,584 to the bill approved by
the House and Offset this somewhat
by reductions of 500, ,825 900 which
Senators said could best be described
as bookkeeping changes.
(These bookkeeping reduc-
tions" amounted merely to shifts
Of funds. Thus instead Of appro-
priating new funds for the Rural
Electrification Administration,
the committee directed that the
Reconstruction Finance agency
lend 1t $4,000, 900. It took the
same action with respect to .
Sc, ,000 900, item for loans to ten
ant farmers.)
$212, ,e0O, 900 for Parity.
Biggest increase was $2l2, ,000, ,00C
for parity payments" to the several
million farmers participating In
programs under Secretary Wallace
Senator Hale, Republican. oi
Maine tried to cut this fund In half
but his and that Of Senator Lodge
Republican, of Massachusetts, were
the only favorable votes. The vet
eran Chairman Glass. Democrat, ot
Virginia, usually an economy advo.
cate, and IA other Senators, includ-
ing two Republicans. Senator Hol.
man Of Oregon and Nye Of North
Dakota. shouted NO"
Senator Hale also sought to re-
duce an $85, ,0o0, 900 fund for removal
Of farm surpluses to $72, ,67e, ,S12, the
amount recommended in the Presi.
dents budget. He was beaten again
13 to 1, as Senator's Glass and
Adams, Democrat, Of Colorado JOINED
Senators Hale and Lodge.
Both Democrats and Republican.
predicted that the Senate would ap-
prove the bin. which Is to come W
tomorrow, and House advocates 81
economy were plunged into gloom.
Sees Economy Drive Wrecked. !,
Representative Woodrum, Demo
crat, OF Virginia, leader OF. House
anti-spending bloc, virtually con-
ceded that the economy drive VA
wrecked. Expressing doubt that thu
House would fight the parity item
he said:
The House Is . very ternpera-
mental body and II the bandwagou
starts rolling By, = lot Of people are
going to Jump on tt"
But Representative Taber, Repub-
ncan, Of New York, senior nainoTity
member cf the House Appropria-
ticns Committee and ons Of thl
most vocal proponents of ecopnnny
{See FARM, ra9e AL
Evening star., 1940-03-10
By ]. A. O'LEARY.

Blocked by the stormiest battle Of
the session, the Hatch bill to ban
political activity among thousands
Of State employees Is destined to be
laid aside by the Senate for the
next two weeks to make way for the
$923, ,000, 900 farm bill and the three
year extension of the Reciprocal
Trade Agreement Act.
Senator Hatch, Democrat of New
Mexico asserted last night, however,
that the clean politics" measure
will not be abandoned. He predicted
1t will be taken up again and will
pass before this session ends," even
II it is sidetracked tomorrow for
these two other major issues.
Near the close Of u week Of sharp
debate over the Hatch Act and its
extension, the Senate agreed by
unanimous consent late yesterday to
vote at 2 pm. tomorrow on the
Brown amendment, which would
bar from political activity the. offl-
GERS and stockholders Of every cor
poration that benefits from Govern
ment loans, tariffs, excise taxes or
import quotas.
Hatch Sees Filibuster.
Forced into q Saturday session by
Majority Leader Barkley. who Is
supporting the bill against the op-
position Of . large bloc of Demo-
Gratis, the Senate filled out the day
by speech making. Senator Hatch
said the proceedings "had all the
appearances Of q filibuster.
After the Brown amendment is
disposed of tomorrow, Senator
Russell, Democrat, Of Georgia prob
ably will move to take up the farm
supply bill, which would automat-
ically displace the Hatch measure
for the time being. While Senstor
Hatch believes the Senate should
proceed to q final vote on his bill
now. he Indicated that II the leaders
decide to re-arranse the program
for the present that course probably
win be followed.
The farm hill Is not expected to
take more than two Or three days
and Senate leaders hope they can
heing thu trade agreement iasaie TO
= vots ii tan days.
j moEacn at that Hme 10 resume
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