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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
DESTROYER NAMED AFTER
BEVERLY

One of the so destroyers which
Great Britain received from the
United States has been rechristen-
ed III. M. S. Beverly according
to a letter received by Mayor E. w.
Humphrey, of Beverly, from former
Mayor G. A. Burden of Beverly,
England.
1T was proposed to give names
to the so destroyers handed over
to us by your country that would be
common to both countries" the let
ter stated. II at once wrote to the
First Lord of the Admiralty, point
ing out the cordial contacts I had
made with the Beverleys in u. S. A.,
Canada, Australia and South Africa
with a hope that he would interest
these towns by naming one of the
destroyers Beverly. have just re-
ceived letter saying that the re-
quest has been granted" 1--WE are
grateful for the increasingly close
contacts between your country and
ours just now" the letter from Bev-
erly to Beverly continued. 1--WE
are carrying a heavy load, but our
people will carry it and are in good
heart"
The former mayor commented on
the congratulatory and informative
letters which he had received back
in 1897 during the coronation pc
riod from Mayor Humphrey, Miss
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Discussion .on.
Que eStlQ11S s Sl
81 9R1ssse,a L 5: o.

Jesus Concern for Life and
Health, Luke 7:2-15, for Sunday
November II:
While Jesus mission had to DO
with the life to come he was pro-
foundly interested in human life
covering the physical, the moral,
and the spiritual. His was bal
anced program.
v. Q. "And certain centurion S
servant, who was dear unto him,
was sick. and ready to die" Here
is the "Stop and Listen sign for
all men to slow down their speed
when in the presence of sickness
and death. The centurion had big
heart with some knowledge or
Christ.
V. 3. "And when he heard of Je-
sus. he sent unto him the elders OF
the Jews, beseeching him that he
would come and heal his servant" :"
Here is seen faith and humility
faith because he wanted Christ,
humility since he felt himself un-
worthy to make personal plea
knowing that Jew, as was Jesus,
was slow to visit a Gentle. The
elders were leaders of influence.
10 VIII Ill d SIcdI CduoC AiOAA ~ 80
f1uence need to be interested.
v. 4. "And when they came TO
Jesus, they besought him instantly,
saying, That he was worthy for
whom he should do this Instant
ly here means earnestly-the ell
ders really prayed when they be-
sought Jesus. There is no greater
compliment than that OF being
worthy as was the centurion.
v. s. "For he loveth our nation,
and he hath built us synagogue.
This love of Gentle was an usual
thing; there is hope for man that
loves the things of God. This CEN
turion was a good steward of God
before he became child of God for
he built the building for the wor-
ship of God.
VS.. 6, Z. "Then Jesus went with
them. And when he was not far
from the house, the centurion sent
friends to him, saying unto him,
Lord, trouble not thyself; for l am
not worthy that thou shouldest en-
ter under my roof. Wherefore nelth-
er thought l myself worthy to come
unto thee; but say in word and
my servant shall be healed" The
centurion evidently knew much
about Jesus to have such faith so
that he could rise above the need OF
an outward sign such as touch.
Here lis a good lesson for us. Christ
can help us though not visible and
not extending a human hand. DIS
tance is no barrier to the work OF
God
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
HUNTING PRECAUTIONS

Conservation Commissioner Don
Waters has appealed to Ohio hunt
ers who will take to the fields at
noon, Friday, Nov. Is, to use every
precaution with firearms for safety.
Although recent rains have clint
mated some of the danger of forest
and grass fires, Mr.. Waters asks
that all hunters exercise precautiOn
in this respect. The careless toss
of a match can result in property
damage as well as destruction to
wildlife. Pointing gun in the di-
rection of another person may seem
funny or devoid of danger under
some circumstances-bu it is bad
practice anytime, anywhere.
Three positions for carrying
gun in the field are recognized as
safe and good. First, over the
shoulder with muzzle pointing up
ward; second, over the hollow OF
the arm pointing away from COM
panions and dogs; third, under the
arm with the barrel pointed toward
the ground.
Here are some dont's:
Don't look down a gun barrel.
Don't shoot across a public high
way.
Don't have loaded gun in an au-
tomobile.
Don't board boat with loaded
gun.
Don't drag gun over a fence,
muzze foremost.
Don't rest the muzzle on the
ground.
Don't jump ditch with a load
ed gun.
Don't load a gun in the house.
Don't shoot until you know what
is within range; it may save you
lifetime of regret. or at least the
loss of good dog or the farmers
pig.
Don't put wrong gauge shell in
to your gun.
Don't threaten to shoot anyone,
in fun or otherwise-this advice in
cludes land owners.
Don't take risks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

V. 8. "For I also ;am a man set
under authority, having under me
soldiers, and I say unto one, Go,
and he goeth; and to another, Come,
and he cometh; and to my servant
do this, and he doeth it," The CEN
turiOn by experience knew the mean
ing of authority and power vested
in man and it was easy for him TO
think of Jesus having divine au-
thOrity and power; so he may have
thought of Jesus having command
of heavenly host of angels ready
to do his bidding. Great faith
sees the greatness of its object.
V. 8. when Jesus heard these
things, he marvelled at him, and
turned him about and said unto
the people that followed him, l say
unto you, have not found so great
faith, no, not in Israel" This great
faith was found in a man deeply in
earnest about religious things,
seeking a fuller satisfaction for his
needs than heathenism can furnish;
besides he showed kindness, gen.
tleness and Difference along with q
trust in Jesus.
V. 10. And they that were sent
returning to the house, found the
servant whole that had been heal
ed" While Jesus marveled in the
preceding verse, those who saw the
results marveled now. The work
of Jesus is always marvellous.
VS.. II, IL. "And it came to pass
the day after, that he went into a
city called Main; and many of his
disciples went with him, and much
people. Now when he came nigh
to the gate of the city, behold,
there was dead man carried out,
the only son of his mother, and
she was a widow: and much people
of the city were with her, Jesus,
like us, was confronted by death,
but he could conquer death when
he met it; he performed this miracle
not to show his power and divinity
but because he had compassion as
indicated in the next verse.
V. 13. ''And when the Lord saw
her, he had compassion on her,
and said unto her, Weep not" How
many OF us have had friends say
the same to us when we lost our
loved ones but their words help lit
tie compared with the words of Je-
sus when he says to us, LET not
your hearts be troubled
V. IA. 'And he came and touch
ed the bier; and they that bare him
stood still And he said to the
young man, l say unto thee arise"
The unseen forces of Jesus words
are mystery but his authority
over death is plain and made clear
by the results. So it is today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
ReinersVille

| Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hill of Ma
| rietta spent Armistice day with the
formers father, s. L. Hill, and
sister Mrs. Alice Stephenson, and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Choral Hutchins and
sons Merlyn, John and Earl spent
Sunday with the formers mother,
| Mrs. Martha Hutchins, of McCon-
nelsville.
William o. Workman, near here,
who has been ill for some time,
does not seem to improve. Mr.
Workman brother, Atty Charles
Workman, of Syracuse, N. Y, visit
ed him last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND Elliott,
daughter Frela and son Gerald, near
Caldwell, called on George Hall and
finally, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Drummond
of Cleveland were week end guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Drummond.
Frank Lloyd and family of SUIT
ton, w. Va, visited this week with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Rohrbaugh and
Huston Rohbaugh and family.
Thomas Benton Cordray, 65, a
farmer of Center township, dropped
dead in the Miller Furniture store
MConnelsvilIe, about O'Clock, Sat
urday afternoon from heart trouble.
|-(See account elsewhere.-Ed)
Dislocates Shoulder
Mrs. Dwight Hall, near here, re-
ceived dislocated shoulder when
she slipped and fell last Thursday.
Johnnie, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick McGrath, received severe
burns about the face recently, when
the coal stove door blew open and
hot Goals struck him in the face.
Mrs. Duane Allen, near here, re-
Gently underwent an operation for
appendicitis at Memorial hospital,
Marietta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
M. & M. School Notes

We certainly admire the choice
of Miss Lynne, school secretary, and
Mrs. Mary Hammond, member OF
board Of education, in selecting new
furniture for the outer office. 1t Is
of early American style. The suite
consists of davenport, two chairs
and convertible end table and
magazine rack. New furniture has
been needed for a long time. II
can be used for class plays and any
program.
The board of education has taken
out insurance on the grandstand al
the new athletic field, through Carl
Masterson, local agent.
The athletic department has or
dered new red and white suits fOy
the basketball team, through Ralph
Dye.
Last week the district committee
of Boy Scouts held a meeting at the
high school building for reorgani-
zation. V. L. Jaynes was appointed
vice district chairman to assist Mr..
Turner Edward Perkins is the
district commissioner.
W. o. Porter, one of our faculty
members, has been reappointed
deputy grand master of Masonic
district IT.
Last Tuesday evening, Mrs. But
ton, Mrs. Edwards, and Miss Stew
art, attended dinner at the Delta
Kappa Gamma, at Evergreen Shade
Tea Room, Marietta.
Superintendent Turner gave the
welcome address at the church
Friday morning in Malta, for the
American Legion and Auxiliary.
The Junior home economics class
had tea a week ago Tuesday with
Eugenia Devol acting as hostess
Last Tuesday they gave a buffet
dinner They have been studying
hospitality in the home.
Castalia, under direction of Miss
Bell, gave their first program for
the year last Friday. The program
was as follows: Debate, Resolved,
that the government should own
and operate the railroads, affirma
tive, Mary Janet Pharis and Ray
mond Lyon-negative, Mary Croy,
and Robert Longley; reading, "a
Judgment of Solomon" Mary Jane
Foster; talk, "Ohio,' Eleanor Ham
mond; reading, "Knitwits,'' Mary
Smith: talk, Louis Pasteur," Dor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
ITs IDS EDGE
CALDWELL 1912

Monday afternoon at Caldwell a
large crowd gathered to see a thrill
ing football game on rain-soaked
gridiron from which the Big Reds
emerged victorious by the narrow
margin or 13 to IL. Although they
knew the field was almost covered
with water, the Big Reds journeyed
to Caldwell anticipating pleasant
game. However, Caldwell put up as
stiff resistance as the Big Reds
have encountered this year.
This game closes the season for
the Big Reds who are immensely
proud of their seasons record of Z
wins and no defeats. Not only did
the Big Reds bring home a trophy
for League Championship, but also
the trophy put up by the Rotary
club, of M. & M. and American Le-
gions of both towns.
The Big Reds drew first blood
when they scored early in the first
quarter. Fisher scored the touch
down from the one foot line to con-
clude the Big Reds drive. The con-
version failed. The Big Reds scor-
ed again in the second quarter on
pass from Huck to Miller waiting
in the end zone. Huck set up this
touchdown by carrying the ball
from the As to the 9 yard line.
Fisher smashed off guard to add
the extra point. Caldwell also
scored in the second quarter when
Mazgay raced around left and from
the 80 year line to score. The con-
version failed.
The third quarter found both
teams fighting on about even terms
with neither side scoring.
With about seven minutes to
play In the final quarter. Caldwell
blocked and recovered Big Red
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
ENGINEERING SCHOOLS TRAIN
FOR DEFENSE

Ohio State University's college of
engineering, along with other en-
gineering schools of Ohio, will start
intensive technical training courses
this month to prepare young men
for national defense positions Cost
of the training will be paid by the
federal government, but students
must defray their own living ex-
penses. Courses will be arranged
for two groups-those able to de-
vote full time to the study, and
those now employed who desire to
fit themselves for more responsible
assignments. Industries also are
invited to use the service, under
which they may send young men to
be prepared for advancement to
other positions within the individ-
ual firms.
Through close cooperation with
the armed services, with industry,
and with state and federal employ
ment agencies, effort will be made
to place the graduate" as soon as
they have completed their work.
Courses lasting from two to eight
months are planned. They will be
on the college level, but will carry
no college credit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Trinity Methodist Church

9:15 a. M, classes for young peo-
pie and adults. $50, junior
church and class for beginners.
1918 a. M, morning service of
worship. Anthem by choir. Theme
for thought, Thanksgiving and
Thanksgiving" High League meets
Sunday evening at 6:15. Junior
League meets Thursday afternoon
after school. The last meet with
Mrs. Hamilton as the speaker will
be held this evening. You have
been really missing something If
you have not heard her. Come this
evening at 1880. Birch is coming
home Nov. 27. Have you seen him I?
Glenn l., Tennell, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Main Street Church of Christ

$3.50, worship and sermon The
Lords Supper following the SER
mon. Bible school comes after the
church services. 1880 p. M, church
services. The sermon themes are:
for morning, "The Full Life;" for
the evening, "Who Will Save Amer
ica." These services are not in
tended to be competitive, but are a
part of the effort being put for
ward in our community to bring
man to Christ and to make God real
to man. Hence we are solicitous of
your presence if you are not engag-
ed in worship elsewhere.-D. G..
Holman. pastor,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Presbyterian Churches

McConnelsville: Sunday school al
$3.50. Mrs. Elsie E. Maier, superin-
tendent. Preaching service, 1890
Theme Satan's 'If.'' School OF
missions. and prayer meeting every
Wednesday, 1880.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m. Mrs. Mary l.. H. Fland-
ers, superintendent. The young
people will have charge of the SER
vice at 10:30. They will give re-
ports of the young peoples rally at
Athens, Oct. 27.
Deerfeld church: Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Mr.. E. I. Price, superin-
tendent. No preaching service
Chas. j. Caller, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
APPRECIATION AND
CONGRATULATIONS

To the voters of Morgan county:
In this way l want to express my
gratitude and deep appreciation for
the fine vote l received on Novem-
Der 5, and thank you all whose
homes I visited for the courteous
and general hospitality shown me,
regardless of creed, race or political
affiliation.. To my opponent, DR..
H. P. Michener, and good wife, my
self and family join in congratula-
tions and best wishes, for long hap
py and prosperous lives.-Fred S.
McInturf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
MRS. FANNIE RICHARD
SON SHOWERED

Following a practice meeting of
the officers of Valley Chapter, No.
10, 0. e. S., Tuesday evening, the
secretary, Mrs. Fannie Richardson,
was much surprised when she was
showered with gifts in honor Of her
birthday. Refreshments were serv-
ed to the group, the crowning fea-
tCre being fine birthday cake, the
gift of the w. M, Mrs Lucille Wag-
oner. Even Mrs. Richardson's hus-
band was not in on this, and was
as much surprised as was his good
wife
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
HOMER TOWNSHIP HAS
SONG WRITER

"The Farmers Song" written by
w. G. Mingus, Homer township, out
on route 78, has been published by
Keenen Music Service, Bridgeport,
Conn.,, and is now on sale in music
stores. Richardson Furniture COM
pany, this city, have the song on
sale in their music department. So
far as known Mr.. Mingus is the only
song writer in this locality having
his production published and on
sale.-Glouster Press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Watch your subscription dat,
MRS. A. w. SHINN HAS
85th BIRTHDAY

Mrs A. w. Shinn of this place,
celebrated her 85th birthday at her
home here on Union street, Sunday.
In addition to the members of the
Shinn household, other relatives
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Shinn of Brentwood, Nd, and Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Parker and three
daughters of Akron. A fine birth
day dinner was served which was
featured by a lovely birthday cake,
decorated with IS tapers, the gift
Of Mrs Parker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Page Three

othy Dugan; reading, "The Drum
and Bugle Corps" Betty Allen. Act
III of Sheridan's 1.-THE Rivals" in
PRODUCTION by Edith Richardson;
characters were julius Bozman,
Sir Anthony; Stanley Strahl, Cap
tain Absolute; Margaret Croy. Mrs.
Malaprop; Jean Finley, Lydia.
On Friday, Nov. 15, Mr.. Turner
will attend another state executive
committee meeting
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Church Of Christ
Seventh Street)

Bible study at $50 a. m. Preach
ing at 1G:30 and in the evening at
1880, by Evangelist Ted Waller
Lesson for morning sermon, Luke,
14th chapter. Subject, Inviting
Guests and Seating Them Even
ing subject, "Sanctification." Mid
week meeting each Wednesday even
ing at 7.30. Leader, Carl GLADDEN..
"A welcome awaits you at these SER
vices.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

punt on the one yard line. On the
next play they scored. With a
chance to tie up the game, the at
tempt to convert through the line
failed.
In the last Is games the Big
Reds have won seven, with Caldwell
five, and on three successive years
the teams battled to a tie.
Score by Quarters
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
AT THE CHURCHES
Malta NaZarene Church

Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Dora
Kasler, superintendent. Preaching.
1890 a. M, and 8 p. m. Prayer
Meeting Wednesday evening.-Chas.
Hill, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Mt. Olivet Pilgrim Holiness Church

Sunday school at 10 o'clock
Preaching following by the pastor
There will also be preaching Sun
day evening at 7:30. Prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening, at 7:30.
Mrs. Everett McNally, leader
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Malta Methodist Church

9:15, church school. 1920, wor-
ship hour. Sermon, ''The Beginning
OF the Life of the Spirit" 6. p. M,
Epworth League. Study, s'The Great
Supper" Luke 14:16-24.-C. A.
Moore, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
St. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd and 9Th
Sundays, will be at $3.50 a. M; and
on End and 4th Sundays, at 1880 a
m.-Fr. w. l.. Thomas, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church

Sunday, Nov. II: Sunday school,
1880 p. m. Preaching services, 2:3O.
H. E. Warner, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Grace Methodist Church

Church school, 9:15. VIM. Reed,
superintendent. Morning worship,
10:30. Evening service, 1901.
S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Preston of Beverly and Attorney
Robert Noll, Of Marietta.-Mariett
Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

observed in recognition of special
mercies and favors since the earliest
times and have been common to al
most all nations. We may never
know what primitive people of a
forgotten age first gave thanks in
their crude way for rain after
drought, for food after famine, for
deliverance from some grave dan
ger or pestilence.
The Israelites appear to have
joicing and solemn ceremony that
nacles for the bounties of the land
and for their deliverance from
Egypt (Deut. 1913 and 1 Chron.
16:17). The ancient Greeks had
their feast of Demeter, a nine day
feast in honor of the cornfield and
the harvests. One day was set for
expression of gratitude with the
sacrifice of fruit, wine, honey and
milk. The Romans held similar
harvest feast known as the feast Of
Cercealia. Special days have been
observed in England after famine
or the passing of some peril. For
instance, a special day was pro-
claimed by Oliver Cromwell at the
time of the defeat of the Spanish
Armada History reveals that
thanksgiving days and seasons have
been observed in China, Japan,
Siam, Norway and Canada, and
kindred festivals seem natural to
the human race.
The old Harvest Thanksgiving
ceremony in the Middle East is
that of the rice harvest in Ceylon.
A line of elephants and villagers
march to the churches and then to
the rice fields. The high priest
reaps a small sheaf Of rice which is
put on the leading elephant, car
ried back to the temple, and thanks
given, the rice offered to Buddha.
Then the farmers begin to reap
their harvest.
The first Thanksgiving held in
North America was conducted by an
English minister named Wolfall in
the year 1878, on the shores of
Newfoundland. He was with the
Frobisher Expedition, which placed
the first colonists on these shores.
Prayer was offered, the communion
celebrated and a sermon was preach
ed This was perhaps the first
Christian sermon preached and the
first celebration of the Holy Com
munion in North America.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Officials: Referee, Cover; umpire
Hines; head linesman, Severance.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-07-21
pertsers On his Page Are Good Samaritan Merchants
ENTERS CHURCH
CONTEST RA|ICE:

Reports from Campaign Man
ager Virgil Vandenburg, OF the
Metropolitan Community Center,
41st street and South Parkway,
stated this week that Community
IS. already out in front and
through his organized band OF
leaders and appeals made to the
more than 1000 members of Me-
tropclitan Community Center, he
feels certain that they will poll
more than the 10000 votes neces-
ssary to win first prize money.
The check up will be made the
last Sunday in July to determine
the July winners. metropolitan
is one Of the largest and best rec
ognized institutions in Chicago
and we will not fall short Of any
thing we undertake" declared
Vsnderburg, Tuesday.
Many inquiries and further reg
istration is steadily flowing into
0oraritan. Headquarters. Great
r. Bethesda is reported to have
renewed its effort for First
Prize Money, and intends to be
out to lead over Monumental,
Progressive Baptist, Metropolitan,
Prairie Avenue Baptist and all
others who are expressing de-
termination to cop the first place
cash award in the July polling OF
the Samaritan Contest.
Any church not already parti-
cipating may be registered at any
time during the campaign by tel
ephoning Oakland 640O or Boule-
ward 1902,
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-07-21

MISS RUTH MATHEWS, Col
ored demonstration for the Fitz-
patrick Brothers, Inc, makers
of Automatic Soap Flakes
Kitchen Klenzer-Big Jack
Laundry Soap, who has been
doir.g a fine job for the COM
pany since she was given her
first chance last October.
Miss Mathews is expected to be
on hand Sunday to take part in
the ceremonies at Progressive
Community Church, Sc East
48tE street in the awarding of
Second Prize Money, $500 in
The Good Samaritan Churcl
Contest,