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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
LOCAL WOMEN ATTEND GAR
DEN CLUBS ASSOCIATION

The Ohio Association of Garden
clubs opened it's 10th annual con-
vention in the armory at Chillicothe
Friday morning with the state pres
ident, Mrs. Silas B. Waters, pre-
siding; 529 flowers lovers were reg
istered, among whom were Mrs. E.
c.. Jones, Mrs. j. j. Christie, Mrs.
Joseph Cowan and Mrs. Fred D.
Coulson of the Malconta Garden
club.
Members of the Is Garden clubs
of Chillicothe and Ross county par
ticipated in the flower show. The
attractive arrangements were placed
on the tables around the walls Of
the room interspersed with window
arrangements and artistic shadow
boxes. The platform gave the ef-
feet Of natural garden with potted
ferns, evergreen trees and towering
plants. Just above was large
American flag made of zinnias form
ing the red stripes, asters and wild
clematis the white stripes and
stars, with blue asters for the
background, all very beautiful
picture as one entered the hall.
Speakers were DR.. j. H. Gourley,
chairman of Horticulture and For
estry, O. S. u, and agriculturist, ex-
pertinent station, Wooster, o.; Paul
r. Krone, specialist in Horticulture,
Michigan state college, and Prof.
Victor H. Ries, floriculturist of O.
S. U. The climax of Fridays pro-
gram was the presidents dinner at
the Elk's club, where $50 were
seated at six long tables beautiful
1y decorated with fall flowers in
pastel shades. Along the window
sills and balcony were bouquets of
varicolored flowers Tall arrange
ments of dahlias fronted the stage
and large baskets of gladioli were
placed in the background.
A very delightful musical pro-
gram was given by the Elk's double
quartet, after which Mrs. Waters
delivered her message to an admir-
ing audience. She spoke of the prac-
tical as we'll as the artistic phases
of gardening and outlined the fu-
ture hopes of the children's forests.
Prof. Ries closed the evenings en-
tertainment with an address on the
"Wild Flowers of the Western
Mountains" using colored slides of
the specimens he found on his trip
The Warner hotel, Town House
and Country club were scenes of
beautifully appointed luncheons
Saturday noon, after which tours
were taken to the lovely gardens in
Chillicothe as we'll as places Of
historical interest A tea at the
Country club, following the tours
closed the convention.
Miss Jessie Wells, Mrs. Robert
Porter, Mrs. Caro- Carroll and Mrs.
Frank Kraps of the twin cities mo-
tored to Chillicothe Saturday to en-
JOY the tours. The state meeting
for next year will be in Dayton. and
the Malconta Garden club will be
hostess to the spring meeting of
district II, comprising Gallia, Vim
ton, Washington, Athens and Nor
gan counties.
In connection with the associa-
tion meeting tour of the Hooking
county caves was given, conducted
by Prof. Ries of 0. S. u, secretary
OF the associated garden clubs of
Ohio. Mrs. Lucie Kraps, Mrs. Mil
dred Porter and Mrs. Mildred Whit
aker of Malconta club joined the
party at Cantwell Cliffs. and enjoy
ed the tour on Thursday preceding
the meeting at Chillicothe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
MRS. GRACE WEAVER DIES
NEAR DEAVERTOWN

Mrs. Grace Allen Weaver, 81,
wife of Carl Weaver, near Deaver-
town, died Saturday evening, fol-
lowing a heart attack at her home.
Death was sudden. Besides her
husband, she is survived by one
son, Robert, aged eight years: her
mother, Mrs. Nellie Allen, Crooks
Vile; three sisters, Mrs. Emmett
Fleming, of Crooksville; Mrs. Ger
aid Porter, of Denver, Col, and
Mrs. Raymond Baker, of Crooks
vile, and the maternal grandmoth-
er, Mrs. James Shreves, near Som
erset.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday afternoon from the Metho-
dist church, Crooksville, with inter-
ment in the Crooksville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
ULVA II. NELSON DIES AT
PRINCETON, INDIANA

Ulva r. Nelson, 5S, son of the
late John T. and Ruth Butt Nelson,
died at his home in Princeton, Ind,
Tuesday, Sept. "a Besides his wife,
he leaves three daughters, Ina Jean
and Irma Jane, twins, aged IA, and
Roberta, 10, all of the home. He al
so leaves two brothers, Sumner /.
Nelson, of Princeton, Ind, and Earl
r.. Nelson, of Oakland City, Ind,
and one sister, Mrs. Wanda Moore
OF Shawnee, o. He was cousin of
Postmaster Harry w. Gordon, and
he leaves many other relatives in
this county.
The deceased was born and rear
ed in Deerfield township, and more
than 80 years ago moved to Indiana.
He was an oil contractor.
Funeral services and interment
will be at Princeton, Ind.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
NEW EVENING CLASSES
in MORGAN COUNTY

New standard Red Cross first aid
classes are being started at the
Deerfeld township school, Triadel-
phia, and at Meigsville school,
Neelyville, by the WPA education
project, on Wednesday evening, Oct.
2. Any person interested in this
valuable course is urged to enroll.
Enrolment starts at z O'Clock.
At Neelyville a practical and in
teresting course in house wiring
and study of home electrical equip
ment is being offered on the same
night. A class in blueprint reading
is starting on Friday evenings at
the M. & M. high school. This class
will be big help to anyone who
has work that requires blueprint
reading.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
CARNIVAL WILL CONTINUE
FRIDAY NIGHT

That glorious rain Tuesday ev-
ening, gloriously upset the opening
night of the firemen's annual festi-
val, when everything was in readi-
ness for the grand opening.
However the people came out in
full force last evening, and the pa
rade planned for Tuesday night was
carried out. The prize winners
were: Best dressed couple, Golda
Price and Ora Tysinger best dress
ed individual, Betty Moore; most
original, John Finley; comical, lie
Roy Maybe.
The stands, concessions, ETC.. did
Post band and the M. & NJ school
band, were out in full force-in all
the public square was busy, noisy,
stirring place.
While the weather might seem
little cool for some of the attrac-
tions, yet it was just exactly right
for the square dancing, music for
which was furnished by the divers
Carnival Friday Night
Because of the inclement
weather Tuesday evening,
number Of concessions were not
in readiness Wednesday even-
ing, and the carnival will con-
tinue Friday night. However,
the crOwning of the queens will
take place tonight Thursday
as originally planned.
M. & M. physical education class,
under direction of Coach Joe Rich
gave a fine demonstration of gym
nastics, last evening on the court
house colonade, which included a
number Of thrilling tumbling acts.
Messrs. Beatty, Vorhies and Aber
rendered vocal selections.
Delmar Walkers loud speaker
outfit kept the big crowd posted as
to what was going on.
The response by the people in
general has been splendid. Large
quantities of articles of food have
have been donated, including a
seemingly unlimited number of
cakes for the cake walk.
Remember that the proceeds of
this carnival will be turned over to
the fire department for the pur-
chase of new equipment. The bet
ter the equipment, the better the
service they can give. Keep in mind
that not member of the fire COM
pany benefits personally, from the
proceeds. The entire community
benefits equally in the service they
render.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
MATILDA EPPLEY DIES

Mrs. Matilda Eppley, 81, well
known resident of Dutch Hill. York
township, died at Bethesda hos
pital, Wednesday evening at 6:15
O'Clock. She suffered a broken hip
in July, and had since been a pa
tient at the hospital. Surviving are
three sons, Ralph, Jesse and Ar
thur Eppley, all of near Crooks
vile. She also leaves two step-sons,
Clarence Eppley, Malta, and How
ard Eppley, Of Fultonham.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
RODMAN RALSTON TO
FRESHMAN CAMP

DR.. D. G. Ralston was in Della
ware and Columbus, Sunday. He
took his daughter, Miss Eleanor
Ralston, to Delaware, where she be-
gins her junior year at Ohio Wes-
leyan university. His son, Rod
man, who enters his freshman year
in pre-medics, at Ohio State uni
versity, has been honored in being
selected as one of the $50. fresh
men to attend Freshman camp, at
Bellefontaine, which is for a period
of three days These freshmen are
selected because of scholastic stand
ing, or prominence in athletics.
Rodman was an outstanding student
while at M. & M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
HAROLD RICHARDSON HAS
SERIOUS OPERATION

Offord A. Richardson was at Day.
ton Saturday and Sunday, where he
was called because of the serious
condition of his brother, Harold
Richardson, So, World war soldier,
who had a cyst removed from a
kidney about a week ago, at the
Soldiers government hospital, Day
ton. For a time he was in very
critical condition. However, 1t is
now believed he will get along.
This was the third operation he
has had recently. The other two
were of a minor nature
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC MEET
ING AT MARIETTA TODAY

Democratic women of southeast
ern Ohio are meeting today in Ma
rietta in a sectional meet that COM
prises counties of four congression-
al districts.
Dinner will be served at noon at
the Betsey Mills club to several
hundred women. Among the speak
ers will be Mrs. Gertrude B. Fuller,
of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Mildred
Jaster of the national committee,
who is directing the women's divis-
ion of the Democratic campaign in
Ohio, and Mrs. Harriet B. Stewart,
and others.
In all about 20 women from the
Morgan County Women's Democrat
ic club are in attendance
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
LOCAL REBEKAH LODGE OBJ
SERVES ANNIVERSARY

Following the regular meeting of
the Hiawatha Rebekah lodge Friday
evening a program was rendered in
celebration of the seth anniversary
Of the order. A. l.. Smith spoke on
the founding of the lodge; Mrs.
Ralph Bamfield, played a piano So
10; Mrs. John Carder recited Irish
jokes; Mrs. Mortimer Kuhn and
Mrs. Joe Best had a dialogue; Mrs.
H. J. .Leggett, Mrs. Mark Dew and
Miss Pearl Dew, gave readings, and
there was group singing. Refresh
ments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
MASONIC ASSOCIATION MEETS
TONIGHT AT MARIETTA

The 18th district Masonic asso-
citation, will meet this evening with
American Union lodge, No. /, at
Marietta. Dinner will be served at
$50, and lodge will open at 1880.
The address of welcome will be by
Denslow Sauer, who is president of
the association, and also master Of
American Union. C. A. Gaylord of
this place will make the response.
The guest speaker is A. A. Stephens,
grand orator of the Grand Lodge of
Ohio. District Deputy Grand Mas
ter w. O. Porter of Malta will be
one of the distinguished visitors. O.
P. Lindsay of this place is secretary
of the association.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
WOMEN OF MALTA CHURCH
TO ORGANIZE

The Methodist church (M. E., M.
E. South and NJ P. combined) has
passed legislation providing for the
organization of all the women men,
bers and women friends of the
church into a single society called
the "Woman's Society Of Christian
Service - The church at Malta is
inviting all such women to meet
Friday evening, Sept. 27, in the
Sunday school room to sign up a
charter and elect officers to begin
four departments of work. The call
for such meeting is urgent for an
other reason, viz: That they may
have a charter membership that is
worthy of the best traditions of the
Malta church-C. A. Moore, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
WORKING ON COURT HOUSE
IMPROVEMENT

Work commenced Monday on the
improvement at the court house
The basement under the probate
judges office is being made deeper
for the furnace room, and coal bin.
Carpenters are also working on the
remodeling of the common pleas
court room, and other workmen
are repairing the roof.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
ON EASTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coulson of
this place and Mr., and Mrs. Fred
Manly of Malta, left the first of the
week on pleasure trip to Will
liamsburg and jamestown, Va, and
other points of interest. They plan
to return the last of this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
III. G. SHETRONE ADDRESSES
LOCAL ROTARIANS

Henry c. Shetrone, director OF
the Ohio Archaeological and His
torical society, Columbus, was the
guest speaker at the meeting of the
M. & M. Rotary club, held Friday
night at the Kennebec hotel. He
was accompanied by DR.. Overman,
historian of the same organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
"BLAME 1T ON LOVE"
DRAWS BIG CROWD

The free picture, '.Blame 1t On
Love-" put on by the Ohio Power
company in the Twin City opera
house, Tuesday afternoon, drew a
capacity house, and many were
turned away.
Winners of the prizes have not
been announced.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
O. N. G. CALLED

While Captain Cary Parsons has
not received official notice, papers
state that the Ohio National Guards
men have been called by the presi-
dent for Oct. is. They will train
at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
ATTENDING POSTMASTERS'
CONVENTION

Postmaster and Mrs. r. A. DUR
bin Of Stockport, left yesterday for
Columbus, to attend the postmas-
ters convention, held there this
week. Postmaster and Mrs. III. w.
Gordon of this place leave today for
the remainder OF the sessions, and
will visit with their son, Ronald
Gordon, and family, of Wilmington,
over the week end. Postmaster Het-
tie Woodward of Chesterhill, left
Wednesday for Columbus, and will
remain until the convention closes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
THE WEATHER HIGH
WAS GLOW 40

Saturday, Sept. 21, the tempera-
ture here reached 92, and on the
25th it dropped one-half-down to
46. The total rainfall for the week
was 159 inches, which was all on
Tuesday and Wednesday. Daily
high and low temperatures, as re-
ported by Clifford Hupp, official
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
FISHING IN MICHIGAN

Karl Van Horn, of the local Divis-
ion of Aid for the Aged office, and
George Sands, near Morganville, are
are spending fishing in Michigan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
BUYS POOL ROOM

Earl Smith of this place has pur-
chased the pool room in the base
ment of the Christie-McKay build
ing, formerly owned by his brother,
the late Sooy Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
Deaths Toll

September 10 to -, 1910
J. Jabez Mcdaniel, McCon'vle.
J. Mary Sands, Wolf Creek.
J. Grace Weaver, Deavertown.
j. Mary e. Printz, Crooksville.
J. Emma Nixon, Malta.
J. Rutha Stoneburner, Deaver'tn
a r. Nelson. Indiana.
!. Mary A. Campbell, McCon'vle.
). Matilda Eppley, Dutch Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
TRACTOR DESTROYED BY FIRE

A tractor belonging to the county
was ruined by fire Saturday night
Center township. It is believed the
IRE started from short circuit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26

Mrs. King Betz and son King, jr.,
and daughter Margaret Ann, re-
turned to their home here Wednes-
day from a several weeks visit with
the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Erbes, Of Centralia, Ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE TO
MEET SEPTEMBER %

A meeting of Democrat central
and executive committees is called
for Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 o'clock,
at Democratic headquarters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
DIR. AND MRS. NORTHRUP
ON TRIP

DR.. and Mrs. c.. E. Northrup left
Sunday for trip over the Skyline
drive, and will also attend the races
at Lexington, KY. They will return
Friday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-09-26
HOME FROM EASTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Demster re-
turned to their home here last
Thursday from a weeks pleasure
trip to Washington, D. c., and 9TH
er eastern points of interest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27

A "state-store" system of liquor sale will not work in Alaska, in the opinion of Admiral L. E. Greg ory, Chairman of the Washington State Liquor Board since it's crea- ton six years ago.
 Admiral Gregory, in letter re leased for publication today by tn office of Gov. Ernest Gruening describes the Washington state liquor state store system and tells why a similar system would not, in his opinon, work in Alaska.
 Gregory, retired naval Rear Ad- miral, is the only man in the United States who has held office as head of state liquor control board for so long, six years.
 Admiral Gregory will be remem- bered by Alaskans as a member of the U. s. Navy Coal Commis- sion which investigated the Mata- nuska coal fields for the Navy. Ad- miral Gregory has travelled exten- sively throughout Alaska and has a personal knowledge of the prob- lems of the Territory
 Governors Statement
 As the people of Alaska are cur
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
CANADA-U. S. DEFENSE NOW
 BIG SUBJECT
Joint Board Opens DeIib- erations . Ld6uardia
 Gives esExplilitPldns

OTTAWA, Aug. 2T.- "A pledge for a united front for defense by Can ada and the United States against foreign aggression os the Western Hemisphere is advanced by Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia, of New York, Chairman of the U nj t e d States group for joint defense at the meet ing of the Canada-U. s. Joint De- fense Board here
 q can assure you there is no minority report of this Defense Board" said Mayor LaGuardia at the opening session yesterday after noon when the Joint Defense Board started deliberations under the joint chairmanship of Col. O. M. Biggar of Canada and LaGuardia
 Mayor LaGuardia declared that the problem, so far as the United States is concerned, boiled down, is whether strategic points of the Western Hemisphere are to be used as bases for offensive operations against potential enemies or bases for hemisphere defense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
Grand IgIoo Ofpioneers
 EIelt Heads
Officers Installed al Fair banks Session = Next
 Meet, Juneau, 1943

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 27.-- The Grand Igloo of Pioneers of Alaska concluded a three-day Ses- sion in Fairbanks last Saturday night with the installation of the following chief officers:
 Grand President-Martin Knuppe of Fairbanks.
 Vice Grand President-Tony Po- let of Nome.
 Secretary-Melle F. Thomas oi Cordoya.
 Treasurer-John Reck of Juneau.
 Chaplain-Mrs. Fannie Phillips Of Anchorage.
 Historian-Dr. Will H. Chase of Cordova.
 Recorder-C Charles V. Carter of Juneau.
 Trustees-Z. J. Loussac Of An chorage, William Coghill of Me- mana.
 The next convention place is in Juneau in 1943 during the Alaska Legislature session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
pRETENDER TO FRENCH THRONE
 DIES SUDDENLY
Duke of Guise Passes Away on His Farm in
 Spanish Morocco

LONDON, Aug. 27-The sudden death of the Duke of Guise, Pre- tender to the French throne, at Larache, Spanish Morocco, is re- ported from Madrid by Reuters. British News Agency.
 The Duke caused his first politi- cal furry February 2, 1883, when he issued a manifesto calling for the establishment of dictatorship under the monarchy" Up to that time, aside from receiving delega- tions of French royalists who called on him in his exile, he had taken no active part in politics. The 1883 furry was short lived.
 Born in Paris September 4, 1874, he was not called upon to assume the pretender's role, with the en- forced exile it entails, until the death of his cousin, Duke Philippe of Orleans, on March 28, 1926. Duke Philippe left no children and the Duke of Guise, strapping six footer, was next in line.
 "As chief of the house of France" :" he said upon taking over the title, q claim all it's rights, assume all it's responsibilities, I accept all its duties
 Thereafter, in conformity with the French law of 1886, which for bids direct descendants of families having reigned over France to live within the national territory, he retired to Belgium.
 At the outset, the Duke of Guise had no particular relish for the pretendership. He was a successful gentleman farmer in the north of France, and owned extensive farm ing properties in Spanish Morocco. It was no secret that he believed hardly at all in a possible restora- tion of the monarchy.
 However, his wife, Princess Isa- belle, sister of the Duke of Orleans. prevailed on him to accept the suc- cession, if only for the sake of their son, the Count of Paris. The young prince was married on April 8, 1881, to Princess Isabelle of Or leans and Braganza.
 Given String of Names
 Jean Pierre Clement Marie, Duke of Guise, to give him all his Christ Ir1.. 4i....el -.- Ia..-o Ilinl,tA
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
By MORGAN M. BEATTY AP Feature Service Writer

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Indi- cations have reached insiders in Washington that Hitler's battle for Britain is being launched against the advice of conservative Nazis and some German naval advisers.
 The naval command is reported to have told the Nazi chieftain that the initial wave of direct attack is likely to cost him two thirds of the initial force before a beach-head is established on the channel. Tn short, if he sends 60O,- 900 men he'll lose 100000 of them before he gets a perch on British soil.
 Conservative thinkers are sup posed to have suggested that the British can be blockaded into a peace arrangement that will es- tablish a British totalitarian gov ernment, leaving the British fleet intact, and friendly to Germany.
 The conservative argument also suggests that direct attack risks the possibility that the British
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
CHAIRMAN OF WASHINGTON LIQUOR CONTROL ADVISES
 ALASKA AGAINST SYSTEM

rently considering various methods of controlling and regulating the liouor trade, feel that l should make available any pertinent facts or information that may be of aS- sistance to them in arriving at a conclusion, said Governor Gruen- ing in his statement.
 "A letter recently received from Admiral L. E. Gregory, Chairman of the Washington State Liquor Control Board, gives some interest ing facts about the operations of that States monopoly sale system, and his conclusions as to it's feasi- bility in Alaska" he added.
 Admiral Gregory's letter follows ::
 Gregory's Letter
 This will acknowledge your let ter of July 25 with regard to in- formation concerning the appli- cation of the Washington state monopoly liquor system to Alaska conditions. After six and one half years of operation in this state, I have come to certain con- clusions with regard to our own operations which may be of some
 fContinued on Page Eight)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-27
Do You
 Want 10 Buy!

There are several good buys in. The Empires classified col umnS.
 For instance, there is a 1885 panel V-8 for sale. Might come in handy now and up to next spring anyway.
 Want to own your own coun- try-side home? There is half acre of patented ground on Aux Bay. If you do not have a car. the bus furnishes regular sched- uled service.
 Want to own boat? Several are advertised.
 Small homes are also for sale. Might give the advertiser call and it may be just what you are looking for.
 Read The Empires classified column every day.