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The Nome nugget., 1940-07-22

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The Nome nugget., 1940-07-22

his peeve since then which was aggravated by his defeat for re- nomination.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-22

Have The Nome Nugget sent to your mining claim.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
Notice To Contractors

BoaPd 1'e Of IS county @srSSy an on
Morgan County, Ohio, will receive
p. M. August 26. 1910. for surfacing,
resurfacing, quarrying and hauling
stone in accordance with the pro-
posals and also as to specifications
laid down by the. Board of County
Commissioners of Morgan County,
Ohio, and now on file in the office of
the County Engineer.
Contracts will be made with Nor
gan County bidders using equipment
owned in Morgan County whose bids
are accepted and give good and suffi-
cient bond for the faithful perform
ance of their duty. The bidder must
submit with his bid a certified check
in an amount equal to five percent of
the estimated cost.
A minimum wage of forty cents per
hour must be paid.
Proposals are described as follows:
Proposal No l. with stone; crush
ing, hauling, and tail gate spreading
from Petty quarry.
ing, crushing hauling, and tail gate
spreading. Stone to come from Par
sons farm in Union township.
Proposal No. 3, with stone; furnish
ing, quarrying. crushing, hauling and
tail gate spreading.
Manchester, Rex, and Fowler Road.
approximately S45 Gu. yds of No. IA
stone. Proposal No. 1.
with approximately o 800 'eu' Gu. yds. Of No
IA stone Proposal No. 1.
Bristol 97-4 Road surfacing, with
approximately 500 Gu. yds. No. IA
stone Proposal No. g.
approximately 700 cu yds. Of IA
stone Proposal No g
Penn, Malta, No. 4, and Penn, Malta,
No. 40, resurfacing with approximate
ly 500 Gu. yds. of No 2-B stone.
CHESTER S. STRONG,
Clerk of Morgan County Board
of Commissioners. 15a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
w eStland
Death of Simeon Remey

Simeon Remey, a highly respected
resident of this nieghborhOod, pass
ed away Saturday morning about
three O'Clock, after several months
decline of intirmities. He was the
son of the late James and Elizabeth
Brown Remey. He is survived by
his wife, formerly Geneva Parmiter,
of Sand Rock; one son, Russell, of
Columbus; two daughters, Ethel
and Addie of the home. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday afternoon
at one o'clock, at the home. Ser
vices conducted by Carl Patterson of
Chesterhill. Burial at Sand Rock.
His parents, two brothers, Parker
and Charles, and one sister, have
preceded him in death
Mrs. Cora McPeak spent Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Florence
Harris.
Dale and Frank, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Harris, underwent ton
sill operations at Memorial hospital,
Marietta, Thursday.
The Harris reunion was held at
Embree park, Sunday, with some
third Sunday in August, 1941, at
Embree park. President, James
Harris; Secretary Blanche Daugh-
erty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Newburn of
Raymond, O., Mrs. Lillian Newburn
of Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. George
Johnson enjoyed trip from Tues
day until Thursday over the Sky
Line drive and Gettysburg battle
fields
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Odendahl, Fran
els NORM and friend, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles NORM and son Dickie, of
Newark, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C.
Smith, sons Francis and George Ed
ward, of Malta, were Sunday supper
guests at the Carlos Harris home,
after attending the Harris reunion.
Frank Tate Of Columbus spent
Sunday with his friend, Miss Ber-
nice Nolan.
Sunday visitors were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Fitch, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Fitch, son Dwight, at
Dwight Boards; Frank Medley and
family at Raymond James; Leonard
Benjamin and family at Howard
Kramer's at West Salem; Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Davis at Frank Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hummel of
Elliott, Iowa, Mrs. Parker Moody
of McConnelsville, Mrs. Lizzie Lindi-
more and C. w. Martin of Malta,
were Friday visitors at Bernard
Benjamin's. Mrs. Mary James and
daughter Mary Frances We're after
noon visitors.
Elder Ted Waller of McConnels-
vile will preach at Antioch, Sunday
morning and evening
Francis Boyer of Akron, came
Saturday to the Frank Davis home,
and returned Monday, accompanied
by his wife and children. who had
spent the past two weeks at the
Davis home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
BishOpville

Thursday and Friday evenings
the Willing Workers All club of
Bishopville, under the direction of
Mrs. Logel Stump, put on a min
strel. There are 16 girls in the
club and they have a record of only
two members being absent once.
were well trained. The county All
leader, Miss Knoch, attended on
Friday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher Roush are announcing the
birth of a son, Roger Kent, born
Aug. 14.--Mr. and Mrs. Ben Her.
bert have Mrs. Ellen Rothwell and
grandsons Dickey and Tommy Gill,
of Huntington, W. Va, as their
house guests. Rev. M. E. Hoon of
New Marshfield, was the dinner
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Hoon, last Thursday Mrs.
Jesse White (Frances Day. and lit
tie daughter Carolyn of Pomeroy,
visited her parents from Thursday
until Sunday. Robert Obney of
Barberton was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. M. Smith, Friday. and was
accompanied home by his friend
Miss Clarine Linscott, who spent
the past week here with relatives.
Miss Madge Pedicord also accompa-
MED them for weeks visit in the
Linscott home.--Ted Evans of Ak
ron and Miss Wymuller of Glous-
ter were Friday guests Of Miss Will
son.
GlOuster Community Picnic
Glouster Community's second pic
mic was held in the j. M. Watkins
grove, Sunday. There was a large
crowd, and some got good duck
ing. Glouster surely knows how to
work the weather man, for they
brought us a good rain, which was
much needed, and did the same
thing at last years picnic. State
patrOlmen were present to manage
the crowd Kearnes band furnished
music, and also had a loud speaker,
and radio. Several games of base
ball were played and there were 9TH
er amusements. A basket dinner
was served to all from to 6
o'clock Lemonade was furnished
free by lodges and civic groups. Ice
cream was furnished by the Fair
mont Creamery company-2,0O 900
served free. The Bishopville Get
Together club had a lunch stand.
The Glouster business men left
nothing undone to show the people
a good time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Ridgley and Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Hallowell of Penns-
vile, attended the Newton reunion
Sunday, at Big Bottom park. Mrs
PhilOmena Schaad and family at
tended the birthday surprise Sun
day, on her father, Mr.. James
Strahler, of Waterford, who cele-
brated his 87th birthday.--M Mrs. ]
r. Medley spent last week with her
sister, Mrs. George Burchett, who
has been camping at Beverly Rev.
and Mrs. Field, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Seaman, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Kirk
patrick, all of Springfield, were call
ers last week at the J. R. Medley
home Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moore Of
New Philadelphia were guests Sun
day of Postmaster and Mrs. r. A.
Durbin, and family. Miss Patti
Durbin accompanied them home for
a weeks Saturday evening
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Merlyn
Maynard were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Wilson and daughter Evelyn, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Wooley of Zanes-
Vile Miss Marilyn Wilson return
ed home, after spending the week
with Miss Martha Mae Maynard
Jack Maynard is spending the week
with Lewis Brown of GAINESVILLE.
Mr. and Mrs X. o. Cross and Mrs.
Edna Reed of GAINESVILLE, spent Sun
day with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Cross--Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Thompson and Ann
Grubb spent Sunday at Lancaster
with Mr. and Mrs l.. F. Swine
hart. Miss Nola Thompson return
ed home with them, after a two
weeks visit at the Swinehart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Finley and
children spent Sunday with friends
and relatives in GAINESVILLE and New
ark.--Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cassell
and son of Columbus spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Rowland
and family. Mrs. James Farrabee
spent Tuesday night and Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. d. O. Row.
land. Miss Dorothy Pierce of Wa
terford is spending several days
with her cousin, Miss Marjorie Wal
laced. S. Van Fossen, accompa-
MED his daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Dale woodward, of Ell
liott, and Fred Van Fossen, Penns
vile, Thursday morning on motor
trip through the west. Miss Ava
Farnsworth is staying at the Van
Fossen home during his ABSENCE
Misses Bette Lent and Mary Lee
of Amesville, and Miss
Marjorie Rivers of Chauncey, spent
Sunday with Miss Betty Farms
worth Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ring
and children visited Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ball
and family, near Chesterhill.- Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Van Horn, Colum-
bus, and Mr. and Mrs VIM. Bonds,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
NOTICE OF FILING ACCOUNTS
The State of Ohio, Morgan County,
in Probate Court

Whereas, accounts and vouchers
have been filed in the office of this
Court by the Administrators or Ex-
ecutors of the following deceased
persons, to-wit:
P. H. Tannehill, executor of the
estate of Velecta Wilson Blackburn
Laura Plumley, executrix of the
estate of Georgia Plumley; Karl H.
Van Horn, executor of the estate of
Moses H. Van Horn; Grant McCar-
ty and Frank S. McCarty, executors
of the estate of John j. McCarty !;
Wilma B. Ickes, Administrative with
the will annexed of the estate of
Gertrude McMurray.
Notice is hereby given that said
accounts and vouchers are now on
file in the office of said Court, being
suspended for confirmation, and per-
sons interested in said accounts or
any item thereof, may file written
exceptions thereto, at least five days
prior to the 9th day of September,
1910, when the same will be heard
and continued from day to day un-
til finally disposed Of
ARTHUR TORBERT,
15a3 Probate Judge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

Roy Mincks and family of Beverly
were Thursday evening visitors at
Ray Niceswanger's Russell James
and family were Wednesday even
ing visitors.
Mrs. D. D. Adams is critically i'll
with a kidney ailment Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Jackson and Mrs. Margaret
Jenkins of GAINESVILLE were Sunday
visitors at the Adams home
Henry Abel and family were
Thursday visitors at the George
Miller home.
Kenneth Benjamin spent Satur-
day night with his cousin, Myron
James.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris,
their daughter, husband, and their
daughter, White Pigeon, Mich,
were week end guests of Morgan
county relatives.
Mrs. Mary Strobe and daughter
Rachel, returned home Thursday,
after spending some weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter BevingtOn Of
Arkansas.
Otis Ball and family were Sunday
afternoon visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
ARA Ball, of Wrightstown.
The Elliott-Strode-Hamb re-
union was held at Embree park
Sunday. Reunion for 1941 will be
third Sunday in August, at Fair
view roadside park. Officers: Pres
ident, Roy James; vice pres, Anna
Greathouse; sec'y-treas., Pros Nice
swanger.
The Goshen school reunion will
be held at Fairview grange hall,
Sunday, Sept. 1st. All former teach
ers, pupils and friends invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Greathouse
and Bob Tignor attended the Zanes-
vile fair, Thursday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
Rowland


Charles and Delmar Wilson at
tended the Wilson reunion at Sun
bury, last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bruner spent
Sunday at Raymond Hosom's, near
Hopewell.
Kay Barnes and family were Sum
day visitors at the VIM. Kuntz
home
The Bristol missionary society
will meet Wednesday with Mrs. Fe-
licia Thorla, of Renrock.
Young peoples meeting each Sun
day evening at the church. Mrs.
John Lawrence, leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Downing and
daughter Dorothy were dinner
guests Sunday at the Joe Downing
home
Norma. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. l.. Wilson, is recovering from a
tonsil operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
Notice TOCOntractOrs

Sealed proposals will be received
by the County Commissioners of Nor
gan County, at the office of the Clerk,
at the Court House, at McConnelsville
Ohio, until IL o'clock, noon, Monday
September 16. 1910. and opened by the
Clerk of the County Commissioners.
at it's public meeting on the after
noon of the same day, for the ma
terials and labor necessary for the
repairs and alterations to the County
Court House of Morgan County,
Ohio, in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared by Will
liam Mills and Son, Registered Archi-
tects, for said County Commission
erS
Plans and specifications for this
work are on file at the office of the
Clerk of the County Commissioners of
Morgan County, Ohio, and at the
office of the Architects William Mills
and Son, Citizens Central Bank Bldg,
Jacksonville, Ohio.
Copies of said plans and specifica-
tions may be obtained from the Arch
itects upon the deposit of Five Dol
lars (s5.00 which deposit will be re-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
Spurrier Ridge
McElfreSh Reunion

11tuHIOn
The 50th annual reunion of the
descendants of John D. and Mary
Davis McElfresh, will be held at the
home of James X. McElfresh, the
first Sunday in September
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale woodward ac-
companied by Mrs woodward S
father, David Van Fossen, left
Stockport Thursday, Aug. Is, for
South Dakota, where they will visit
relatives.
Churches To Benefit. BY Will
By terms of the will of the late
Rebecca Shook Haffner, the two
churches, Mt. Zion and Chesterhill,
will each be given $1,000. The
money will not be available for
some time.
Mrs. Hannah Woolman spent Fri
day evening with Lizzie Adrian
Merle Adrian and family of Chill
licothe and Mrs. Fred Joy were Fri
day afternoon callers of Mrs. Eliza
Shook and Mrs. Eliza Moody, and
Clyde Shocks, and Saturday after
noon callers of Don Adrian and
family.
Mrs. Hettie woodward was a
Thursday caller of Mrs. N. NJ.
Wood; Otto Hines and wife were
Sunday afternoon callers.
Wesley Newton and family at
tended the Newton reunion at Big
Bottom park, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest McElfresh
and children were Sunday after
noon callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey HallOwell.
Mrs. Lawrence Ashford and chill
dren are visiting Mrs. Geo. Newton
and family.
Louisa Woolman reports a fine
time while at Lakeside.
Mrs. Esther Glass and grand
daughter Lois Smith spent the week
end with C. o. Thomas and family.
Lily Morris spent the week end
with relatives in Chesterhill.
Mrs. Charley Vincent and chill
dren, Vance, June and Joy, of Mill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
Stockport

Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Mahan and
daughter of Campbellville, Ky, are
guests this week of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. w. White Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Scott and two children
returned Sunday to their home at
Dalton, after a visit with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Matthews
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. ID. Scott. Miss
Bonnie Yarnell who had spent sew
eral weeks at the Scott home, re-
turned here to her home.- Miss
Bernice Phillips of GAINESVILLE spent
last week with her aunt, Mrs. Royal
Wade and family Mrs H. D. Hen
cry returned Sunday to her home
at Athens, after visit with home
folks Russell, Dale and VIM. Brill
of near Bartlett, visited Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs Friend Wallace
and family Nancy and Betty Lou
Knowton have returned from a Wis
it with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. III. III. KnOwltOn of Malta Mar
jorie Ann Knowlton is spending the
week at her grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Miller and Zene
Wallace of GAINESVILLE were Sunday
guests of her brother, W. B. Wal
lace, and family -Supt. and Mrs.
Carl Fell and daughters Nancy and
Carolyn attended the Leeper reun-
ion at Pennsville, Sunday Miss
Lucille Jones of Dayton visited over
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. D. A.
Van Fossen.- Mrs. F. J. Taylor and
daughters Frances Ruth and Vivian
of Athens spent Sunday and Mon
day with her sister and brother-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Newberry,
and also with Mr.. and Mrs. D. A.
Van Fossen. They and their guests
attended the birthday dinner Mon
day at the e. J. Ross home at Oak
land in honor of U. A. Evans of
Worthington. Other guests from
here were Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Med
ley and daughters Sandra and Marta
Kaye Mr. and Mrs j. L. Henery
and son Love and Miss Mary Louise
Rollison were guests Sunday at a
O'Clock dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Rollison, Frazeys
burg. Love Henery is spending the
week at Cadiz.- Mrs. Ed Mott and
son Edgar spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Lochary.--
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.. Vickroy, Mr..
and Mrs. Lamar Marshall and two
sons spent Monday in GAINESVILLE
L. e. Pierpoint and daughter Mary
spent Saturday at Coshocton.M Mrs.
w. D. Morris and children attended
the high school reunion held at
Bartlett, last Thursday.--Mrs Dor
Othy Ruppel and granddaughter
Dolly of Pittsburgh, visited a few
days last week with her sister, Mrs
Philomena Schaad, and family
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
LEGAL NOTICE

Everett Oglevee, who resides at
Bloomington, Illinois, and whose place
of residence is not in the State OF
Ohio, will take notice that on the 5th
day of August, 1910, the plaintiff. Ma
nita Bozman, filed her petition against
him, and others, in the Common Pleas
Court of Morgan County, Ohio, the
same being cause No. 6645 in said
court, for the purpose and to set aside
the last will and testament of Her.
bert Oglevee for the reason that the
same is not the last will and testa-
ment of said Herbert OgIevee now
deceased. The prayer of said petition
is to set aside and for other proper
relief. Said defendant is required to
answer said petition on or before the
5th day of October, 1910, or judgment
will be taken against him.
MANITA BOZMAN.
By Graham and Graham and A. b.
Mercer, Her Attorneys. 8a6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

funded only upon the return of the
plans and specifications to the Arch
itects in good order, on or before the
day of the letting, Monday, Septem-
ber 16, 1910.
Separate proposals will be received
on the work as a whole, upon the
general contractors work exclusive of
mechanical equipment and upon the
following items:
Heating and Ventilating.
Iinoleum.
All proposals shall be made in con-
formity with the General Code of
Ohio on blank forms furnished by the
Architects and shall be enclosed in a
sealed envelope and addressed to The
County Commissioners, Morgan Coun-
ty, McConnelsville. Ohio, and endors-
other special item) for Morgan Coun
ty Court House., on the outside of the
envelope.
Each bid must be accompanied by
tory to the Board of Commissioners,
or by cash or certified check on a sol
vent bank in the state Of Ohio, the
amount of said check, bond or cash
shall be equal to 1907 of the total
amount of the bid, and the bond shall
be given in favor of '"The County
Commissioners, MS Morgan County; Ohio"
shall be forfeited If the bidder fails
to enter into a contract and to fur
nish surety bond within ten days af-
posal, if the award is made to the
said bidder. Bonds, cash or checks
will be returned on demand of the un-
successful bidders and the bond,
cash or check of the successful bid
der upon the execution of the con-
tract and the furnishing of acceptable
surety bond. A surety bond with. a
surety company acceptable to the
County Commissioners, of fifty per-
cent (50q5) of the total amount of the
contract will be required for the
faithful performance of the work.
The County Commissioners of Nor
gan County, reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
BY order of the County Commits
sioners of Morgan County Ohio.
CHESTER S. STRONG,
Clerk.
A. M. BANKES,
Chairman.
County Commissioners of Nor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

field, spent Aug. 13 with Mrs. Eliza
Shook, it being Mrs. Shocks birth
day.
Mrs. Emma Mosier of Los An
geles, and Mrs. John Harris and
two children Richard and Linda
were Tuesday afternoon callers of
Lizzie Adrian.
Mrs. Eliza Shook has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Vim
cent, and family, of Millfield
Mrs. Chas. Duncan has been Wis
ltlng the past week with Mrs. Bob
Mills, and family
Wayne and Bernice Adrian of O..
S. e., spent the week end with rel
atives.
Ralph Wood and wife were Sun
day afternoon callers of Frank
Black and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Charles Yarnell, deceas-
ed: Notice is hereby given that
Walter L. Lawrence, of McConnels-
vile, Ohio, has been duly appoint
ed administrator of the estate of
Charles Yarnell, deceased, late of
Morgan county, Ohio.
Dated this 18th day of August,
1910.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Emmett Abel, Attorney. 15a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate OF Ellen Rardin, deceased:
Notice is hereby given that Leonard
Rardin, of Stockport Rt. Q, Ohio,
has been duly appointed executor Of
the estate of Ellen Rardin, deceas-
ed, late of Morgan county, Ohio.
Dated this 7th day of August,
1910.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of Said County.
Francis S. Doudna, Attorney SAG
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Leota Sands, deceased:
Notice is hereby given that Jessie
Howard, of McConnelsville, Ohio,
has been duly appointed executor
of the estate of Leota Sands, de-
ceased, late of Morgan county, Ohio.
Dated this oath day of July, 1910.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of Said County.
oEilo
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

Buy Spring and Summer Ready
to Wear, at about half price, al
WHITES
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-22

County Commissioners of Nor
gan County, Ohio. 15a4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-12
Reports Indicate Nazis
Are Biding Time In Peace Move

guests in the courtyard Of the Zeug-
haus-military museum - whole
walls were lined with tanks and
guns and other trophies OF the Pol
ish campaign.
Our only reply can be the great
est pledge of all times; on to VIC
tory!'
Hitler looked paler and more SOL
emn than usual. His gray uniform,
barren Of insignia, offered a sharp
contrast to the %glittering uniforms
Of his audience.
Undermining the fuehrer's declar'
atoms was an announcement yes
terday by the high command that
a tenth of Great Britain's tanker
fleet had been destroyed.
Authorized sources said there
was no truth in a reported plan for
Italy and Germany to guarantee the
state after peace has been restored
between Moscow and Helsinki.
They declined to comment on For
eign Minister Won Ribbentrop's
audience today with Pope Plus XII
and on repeated contacts between
German officials and Monsignor Ce-
sare Orsenigo, Papal Nuncio to
Berlin, in recent weeks.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-12
Virginia Jail Reform
Group Reports Progress

RICHMOND, Va, March 11-R
Virginia educators and leaders
for "jail" reform counted some
gains today toward "three-point"
programs fought for during the 1910
general assembly.
The legislators, before adjourning
early yesterday morning, provided
in a balanced budget an appropria-
ton for increased teachers salar.
les and passed a bill setting up a
division of corrections to admins
ter the penal affairs Of the state.
The teachers salary increases
won approval over the teachers
retirement plan, another of the
three points"-free text books
was generally admitted to be a re.
mote goal.
The Jail reform" program was
given a major setback in defeat of
the bill to abolish the fee system
Of compensation for sheriffs and SER
geants and the bill to establish a
probation and parole system, after
the division Of corrections bill had
been approved.
The SITS, 900, 900 budget bill as
amended by the senate finance com.
mittee was passed by the upper
house Saturday and then accepted
by the house.