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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

day afternoon. Those present wera
Mrs. Glen Johnson and two children
Mrs. Lenora Hoover and two chill
dren, and Mrs. Maude Sullivan and
two children, and Comics mother
and grandmother.
Earl Walker of Stockport has
been employed by Glen Evans.
The pupils of Oakland school rem
dered a nice Christmas program
Thursday evening. The pupils had
Mrs. Faye Pinkerton Spent Thurs
day with her uncle and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Roberts of Beverly.
Mrs. Cecil Hoover and children
are leaving Monday and going to
Canton to join Mr.. Hoover, who has
employment there. Mrs. Hoover's S
brother, Orland Ellis, is taking them
back with him.
Betty, Elmer and Leroy Cunning
ham spent Sunday afternoon with
their grandmother and aunt, Mrs.
Rosa Thornley, and Mrs. Maude
Sullivan and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Johnson and
children are leaving Monday for
Mansfield, where they will spend
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Earl Helman and daughter,
Donna. They also plan to visit her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Davis of New Philadelphia, and ex-
pect to be gone for several days.
Ford Cunningham worked last
week for Oakley Wilson of Roxbury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

The editor of this paper has received many hol-
idav greetings, with their varied timely messages,
ali Of which we appreciate. One, in very speclal
manner, impressed keenly, sentiment OF whlch a,
we wish to pass along. 1t was sent from local
business concern and it shows the Statue OF LID,
er+v n New York harbor, above which is a small
American flag. The printed message is TO you
and yours, Happy Holiday Greetings, with CRATE
full recognition Of how fortunate we are to I'VE,
work and play under this flag" When we get
impatient and feel that conditions are not what
we would like for them to be here just ponder
and think of the countries overseas, ana conui-
lions there. The very fact that we live under the
American hag-a land not ruled by dictators "a
land of religious freedom, free speech, free
schools. and where we all enjoy the same free
dom. should fill our hearts to overhowing with
gratitude.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
CHESTERHILL
Home From Hospital

Mrs. Sadie Barnes was able TO re-
turn home Saturday from Hartman
hospital, Parkersburg. Her eye is
recovering very nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. r. S. Harris enter
tanned at their home Sunday with
family dinner. Those present in
cluded Mr. and Mrs. H L. Smith
and sons Joe, Francis and George,
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith. Mr. and
Mrs. Wilford Smith and children
Anita, Merlyn, Donald and Tony.
Robert Worrall, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Worrall, underwent an
appendicitis operation at Memorial
hospital Friday evening. His con-
dition is fine.
Mrs. Alta Wymer entertained
with a Christmas party the members
of her Sunday school class Those
present were Dorothy Dunbar. John
Bode Eleanor Bode, Jeanette Car
perter, and Donna Mae Harris.
Games were played and there was an
exchange Of gifts. Lovely refresh
mcnts were served by the hostess.
Bernice McPeak OF Crooksville is
spending few days with her moth
er. Mrs Ella McPeak.
Mrs Lura Wymer Of Pennsville
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Wymer.
The Sunshine Sunday school class
held their Christmas party in the
Methodist church basement Thurs
dcy evening. A gift exchange was
feature I the program. A lovely
su. per was served the members by
the losing side of the attendance
contest.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams and
daughter Of Orrville visited from
FJiday until Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs II. n Williams.
A1r. and Mrs Chas Parks of
Pulaski, Va, came Sunday for
weeks visit with the latter's faith
er, Mr.. John Goddard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Williams of
Marietta spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs T.. NJ Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Miller and
three children of Tunnel Hill, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth McInturf Of
McConnelsville, were dinner guests
Sunday of Mrs. Alta Wymer and two
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
pensation in the sum Of $23.91.
. Marriage Licenses

v Marriage Licenses
George W. Riley, farmer, son of
John W. and Harriet Tanner Riley,
and Mrs. Lena Shanks, daughter of
George W. and AIDA Warner Parks.
Wayne Border, of Athens county,
sailor, U. S. navy, son of Warren
and Edith Matson Border, and Cor
al Hambel, Homer township, daugh-
ter of Charles and Jennie Hoggsett
Hambel. Mr. Border is sailor on
the U. S. S. Wasp.
John William Hambel, farmer,
son of Perley and Grace Grubb
Hambel, and Mary Faye Hanson,
daughter of Eliza and Carrie Mahan
Hanson.
Louis C. Gibbons, chemist, son of
r. e. and Kathleen Crew Gibbons,
and Margaret E. Shook, teacher,
daughter of j. W. and 2 Delphane
Wagner Shook, both of Chesterhill.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Leonard l.. and Frances M. Cliff
ton to Mrs. Bert Clifton, McCon-
nelsville lot, Stanbery addition,
deed.
Carlos M. Riecker, to Edgar Mar
tin, 10 acres, Manchester township.
McConnelsville Cemetery company
to HI. B. Holmes, Augusta, Ca, hall
lot. $50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
BACK OUR M. & M. BAND

This paper is glad to give support to the NJ &
M. school band. We believe that nothing takes
the place of good band in the matter of creating
community interest and school spirit. The ser
vices of band always in demand, and some
times it would seem that we sort of take it for
granted that the band should respond to every
call, at any time and any place. and without
price. 1t takes money to purchase band instru-
ments, and uniforms. 1t takes much time in prac-
tice. Band instruments are expensive, and young
people who play in the band in nanv instances
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

Grafton. SR SO
The Christmas party y ar the
grange hall Monday evening was at
tended by quite number of the
members There was nice tree,
exchange of gifts, and good program
of speaking and Christmas songs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hanson OF
Sharpsburg and Mr.. and Mrs. For
est Hanson of Whipple were guests
Sunday Of Bernard Hanson and wife.
William Burner and wife of Park
ersburg We're guests Sunday Of e.
r. McAtee, and wife.
Russell Terry, Mary Calendine,
Dwight Davis and Stanley Hanson
are having an attack of mumps.
Miss Catherine Greer was the
guest of Miss Verna Daugherty, Sat-
urday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
STOCKPORT

Mrs. X. A. Mccoy entertained at
her home on Wednesday night of
last week, the members of her
bridge club. Prizes were awarded
to Mrs. N. j. D'Ziamba, Mrs. Carl
Fell and Mrs. Wilbur Morris. An
exchange of Christmas gifts were
enjoyed. A delectable lunch was
served by the hostess.
Supt. and Mrs. F. S. Davidson and
daughter Patty 10, of Allen Center,
will spend their vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Brook
over.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. White who
have been in Campbellsville, Ky.,
visiting their son-in-laW and sdaugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Mahon. re-
turned Sunday to their home here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
STOCKPORT ROUTE TWO

The Christmas programs given at
Hosom school Friday afternoon and
at Mt. Olivet church, Sunday morn
ing were we'll attended. The pro-
gram by the children was fine. They
received a nice treat at each place
Mrs. r. D. Daugherty entertain
cd the members of the Sunday
school Class at the home Saturday
night. The evening was spent with
games and music. Refreshments
were served
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Miller left
Monday for Dayton, to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Elwood Cline, ard
! femily.
Eph Young is in Bethesda hos
pital, where he will undergo an op-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

Sheriff and Mrs. l.. b. Adrean
will occupy the Raymond Durbin
property, Deedrick addition, when
his term as sheriff expires, Jan. 6.
Mrs. Adrean's father, George w.
DuyaIl, will reside with them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Archer
and daughters the Misses June and
Ann Archer, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Sturtz, of GAINESVILLE, are spending
Christmas here with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Archer, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
Loo AL n E w 8
Watch your subscription date.

Sheriff-elect Ray Doak has named
Huston Croy, near Portersville, as
his deputy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26
Court House News
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Bond of Harold Blackmer, county
recorder-elect, in the sum of $4,000,
is approved.
A bill for $1,10O in favor of AL
den C. Parsons, for settlement of re-
pair of tractor, according to COM
missioner's record, Nov. IL, 1910,
and also court order, concerning
same. is approved and ordered paid.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Divorce Action
Gladys F. Linscott files suit for
divorce against Bruce Linscott, on
grounds of wilful absence and gross
neglect of duty. Petition states
they were married July 5, 1882, at
St. Marys, w. Va, and have one
, child-Denzil G.. Linscott, aged five
years. Plaintiff says defendant has
been wilfully absent from plaintiff
for more than three years last past,
and has wholly disregarded his
marital duties. Plaintiff alleges de-
fendant has failed to provide plain
tiff and their child with sufficient
food and clothing and the common
necessities of life, SO that she has
been compelled to live by her own
exertions and labor and on assist
ance and charity rendered by her
parents. although defendant is, and
has been, able bodied and fully able
to. and has been able to properly
support her and their child. She
also states defendant has pursued
an habitual course of being cross
surly and insulting Plaintiff asks
for divorce and custody of child
and alimony for support of herself
and child.
Suit for Partition
Charles W. Gilpin VS.. Geo. w
Johnson, and others, is tho title o1
an action filed for partition, ac
counting for taxes and other costs
and for other equitable relief
Plaintiff claims an estate in fee sim
pie in an undivided one-half O
$3.50 acres, Windsor township, ant
defendants who are Geo. w. John
son, Nicholas Lindsey, Vancil Dob
bins, Werner E. Metcalf, and othe
unknown relatives, claim some in
terest in property.
| PROBATE COURT
Freeman B. Cheadle, administra
tor of the estate of Ida Cheadle
deceased, files petition asking t
sell real estate of decedent to pa
debts of her estate. The division o
! aid for the aged, is named as one O
the defendants. The property is ap
praised at $1,000. Freeman E
Cheadle as administrator is order
ed to proceed to advertise and SCI
on Jan. IL, at door of court house
the real estate at not less than two
thirds appraised value, and for cash
Final account is approved in tn
estate of Melvin Tuttle, deceased
Emmett Abel, as administrator, j
, allowed compensation in the sum O
$1146.
| The will of j. F. Kinsey, deceas
' ed is presented for probate.
Ray G.. Smith as administrator q
= the estate of c. w. Smith, deceased
files first and final account, whic
r is approved. Said administrator
= allowed compensation in the sur
. of $217.31.
? H. L. Fiscus as administrator O
E the estate of James George, de
!. ceased, files statement in lien o
S an account.
First and final account is approx
: ed in the estate of Cora Phillis, dc
), ceased. Emmett Abel, administra
!. tor of said estate, is allowed con
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

MO Newspaper can succeed w1b
~ out advertising, therefore ~
,olicit the patronage Of our readen
for those who by their advertising
help to make this paper poeaabaA
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-26

The Chinese make their New
Year the greatest of festal times.
They pay not only their social debts
but their financial debts as well, so
far as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
SCORE BY INNINGS

DETROIT, Oct. 5.--The Cincin- natl Reds moved in command in the opening inning today to convert a walk. a double by Ivar Goodman and Higgins error into two runs and never being headed thereafter.
 The Reds won the game by score of to 2.
 Cincinnati scored single runs in the third, fourth and eighth in- nings.
 Paul Dizzy" Trout. bespectackled righthander, who was one of De- troit's principal pitching disappoint- ments of the season, winning only three games and losing seven, was the starting pitcher for the Tigers but he was batted from the hill in the third inning and before the game was over the Detroit Tigers called on fingers Clay Smith and Archie McKain.
 Big Paul Derringer, who was bat ted out of the box in the second inning of the opening game of the World Series, played on his own home grounds in Cincinnati, came back today and came back strong, allowing only five scattered hits during the game.
 The 1940 World Series is now tied, two-all.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
(By Associated Press)

Massed German bombers, accom- panied by innumerable fighting planes, ushered in the fifth week of the air siege of London but the Air Ministry said Is German planes have been shot down.
 The invading Nazi planes visited the southeast coastal region, north east and southwest England and the industrial midlands.
 Last night two German planes were shot down following daylight raids by single or small groups of aircraft. The craft operated in cloud banks hanging over England. RAF pilots managed to find some of the groups and engaged them in com bat
 Planes Shot Down
 One British fighter pilot reported coming upon bunker 88 bomber over East Anglia. The British pilot said the German plane was only LOG yards distant when he sighted it coming out of cloud bank. The first burst from the British fighters machine gun killed the Nazi rear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05

WASHINGTON - The Army and Navy have been emphasizing that they have dropped the cost-plus con- tracts which caused such scandalous repercussions during the last war, and are negotiating their contracts on the basis of cost plus fixed fee.
 However, any future Congression- al investigation that looks into these contracts is going to discover very interesting fact, namely that in many cases the Army and Navy are paying the social security taxes, plus state and local taxes for the firms which fill national defense con- tracts.
 In other words, one part of the United States Government turns around and pays taxes to another part of the Government on behalf of a private firm.
 A typical negotiated" contract tie, one awarded without competi- tive bidding) was the one given Kaufman Construction Go. and the J. E. Brenneman Co. for the build- ing of an additional pier at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The total contract figure was around $500, 900, with the contractors getting fixed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
JAPANESE
 CLAIMING
 VICTORIES
Assert Chinese Forces Sui. fer Heavily on Two
 Fronts

HAWKING, Oct. 5.-Commanders of the Japanese expeditionary forces claim to have scored major victories over Chinese forces on two fronts during the past week.
 A communique from army head quarters said that the Chinese 40th and 63rd divisions were routed and suffered heavy casualties in a surprise Japanese attack in the areas south of Kintan and Kuy- ing, near Ranking
 The Japanese set Chinese losses in the areas during the week at $40 killed and many more wounded.
 The communique said that an even greater rout occurred when the Chinese attempted to retake Tsechow, near the souhfrn border of Shansi Province. The Chinese were said to have lost 2,660 men killed, including Brigade Con- mander.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
AIeutian Is Norihbound::
 26 for Here

SEATTLE, Oct. 5. = Steamer Aleutian sailed at noon today fol Southeast and Southwest Alaska ports with TOT passengers aboard including IA steerage.
 Passengers aboard the Aleutiar booked for Juneau include the fol- lowing:
 V. I. Kraft, Darrell Reynolds Mrs. D. L. Reynolds, Cora Sue Reynolds, H. L. Faulkner, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Reindeau, Mrs Nels Lee. Lynn Bedding, Mrs. Olaf Bod ding
 Mrs. George Sundborg and two sons, Chris Anderson, John P Bird, Albert Vile, Mrs. George Par mentier, Vivian Van Nile, Estabel L. Bogden, Mrs. R. A. Hollings- worth, David Hollingsworth, John G. Osborn, Miss Mois Martin, John Johansen, F. E. Gilchrist, George c. Keranen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
Wrong Way (orrigan 10
 Build Planes

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Oct. 5. - The pilot who flew to Ireland by mistake in 1887. Douglas Corrigan plans to enter the airplane manu- featuring industry. Corrigan said he would build a $25,00O factory in nearby Compton to manufacture a new type of plane he has designed He said the new plane will be an all-inetal job.
 Corrigan flew the Atlantic in en ancient aerial "jalopy" that he had rebuilt. Since then he has profited from writing, movie and publicity appearances, and has acquired a wife and baby.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
pLAY-BY-pLAY
FIRST INNING

REDS-Werber walker. M. Mo- Cormick forced Werber, York to Bartell. Goodman doubled on the first pitch to the left field corner, scoring M. Mccormick. F. McCor- mick out, Higgins to York, Good man going to third. Higgins let Nipples grounder go through him for an error, scoring Goodman. Will son flied out to McCosky.
 Two runs, one hit, one error; one left on base.
 TIGERS-Bartell famed McCos- ky walked. Gehringer hit into a double play, Joost to Myers to F. Mccormick.
 No runs, no hits, no errors; none left on base.
 SECOND INNING
 REDS-Joost beat out swinging bunt to Trout. Myers forced Joost, Higgins to Gehringer. Derringer famed. Werber singled to right field, Myers going to third base. M. McCormick out, Trout to York. No runs, two hits, no errors; two left on bases.
 TIGERS-Greenberg flied out to M. Mccormick. York walked. Camp bell popped out to Werber. Higgins singled to center field, York going to third. Higgins went to second on the throw-in. Sullivan was walked Intentionally to fill the bases. Trout out, F. Mccormick, unassisted.
 No runs, one hit, no errors; three left on bases.
 THIRD INNING
 REDS-Goodman singled to right field. F. Mccormick in a hit and run play singled to right field, Goodman going to third. Ripple doubled down the left field foul line scoring Goodman and sending F. Mccormick to third base and Trout out of the ball game in favor of Clay Smith, righthander. Wilson out, Higgins to York all runners holding their bases. Joost popped out to Gehringer. Myers was walk ed intentionally to fill the bases. Derringer forced Myers, Higgins to Gehringer.
 One run, three hits, no errors; three left on bases.
 TIGERSLBartell out, Derringer to F. Mccormick. McCosky was walked again. Gehringer out, My CTS to F. McCormicks McCosky reaching second base. Greenberg doubled to left field with a line
 fFsoy1ftrr1ad nn DoOn Epiv>N
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
BOOMERS
 IN FLIGHT,
 FAIRBANKS
Make Fast Time from Ia. coma in 14,000- 0-Foof
 AItitude-8 Hours

FAIRBANKS, Alaska Oct. 5. - Two Boeing bombers, of the Seth Bombardment Squadron, arrived here at 2:10 o'clock Friday after noon after an eight-hour flight from Tacoma.
 The bombers flew at an altitude of 14,000 feet most of the time, over the Canadian interior route and averaged 215 miles an hour
 The airmen expressed surprise at finding no snow on the ground here as they came north to conduct winter flying experiments and air operations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
cop CANDIDATES SPLITTING OVER
 POLICIES OF FOR
MeNdrY Denies U. 5. Being Headed 10 Wdr-WiII-
 kie Disdgrees

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-Oregon Sen- ator Charles L. McNary expressed an opinion last night that differed conspicuously with his running mate on the question of whether President Roosevelt Is heading Am erica toward war
 Senator McNary declared that the foreign situation is not an issue in the presidential campaign.
 COP Presidential Nominee Wen dell Willkie has accused the Presi- dent of counting war for which the United States is not prepared.
 Said Senator McNary: Tt IS charged by many that President Roosevelt is leading us into war. But I do not make that charge"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
One Marine Strike Is
 Called Now
WaIkout0nIy Affects Ships in Codstwise Lum-
 Der Trade

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. s. A strike against most of the ships in the coastwise lumber trade has been called by the Marine Bremen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association following breakdown in contract negotiations.
 The walkout involves vessels whose companies are affiliated with the Shipowners Association of the Pacific Coast.
 Directly affected are only PAT men but five other, unions with 2,000 of their members are involved indirectly.
 The union spokesman said fire men are being pulled from five schooners which have thus been tied up here, thirteen at San Pedro, two at Seattle and others on the Columbia River.
 The walkout is the first maritime strike on the west coast in many months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
THREE MEN HELD
 CONNECTION WITH
 PAPER PLANT FIRE
Fire Chief Suggests Sabo- tdge Because of Rapid
 Spread of Blaze

BRENTWOOD, Pa, Oct. 5.-Three New Jersey men were held by po- lice today in connection with a fire which swept the Paper Can ister Company here early this morning. The company had been making powder containers for the government.
 Said Fire Chief Harry Straub: Tt looks very much like sabotage because the fire spread so quickly" {"
 The plant had just finished a contract for the British Govern ment a month ago and had 100 employees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05

 5ITkA, KODIAK
 ARE AUTHORIZED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Legis- lation has been passed authorizing navigating improvements to cost $35, ,000. 900. The projects have been approved by the War Department for National Defense.
 Included in the legislation and estimated cost are the following:
 Breakwater for Sitka Harbor $109.000. Eliminates authorization for small boat harbor in Japonski Lagoon.
 Kodiak Harbor, 22-foot channel, $17,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
PRESIDENT PLANS
 TRIP NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. The White House announces that plans for President Roosevelt's Pennsyl- vania and Ohio defense inspection trip next week have been worked out to include Youngstown and Columbus, Ohio. as well as Pitts- burgh and Dayton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
Admiral of Japan Dies,
 Air Atta(k
Nippon Forces RetaIidte by Landing on Taipingsu
 Airport-Gunning If

SHANGHAI, Oct. 5.-The Japa- nese Navy officials announce that fighter planes have landed at the Chinese airport at Taipingsu, burned the hangars and machine gunned the airport to avenge the death of Rear Admiral Kikiju Oku- da who was killed in action over the airport yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
Tales of (((;; Of Heroes
 And Also Just Pads, Fun
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, Oct g. - Notes from the CCC (the reference here in to C-men is not my invention; the boys of the Civilian Conserva- tion Corp refer to themselves that way):
 Powers, Ore.-From an unpreten- tious member of the local CCC company to an army air corps lieu tenant in less than two years is the record of former Enrollee Ro- bert w. Fish. Fish progressed from average enrollee" to powder man Gin charge of blasting on the Rogue River project, to camp photographer, to camp newspaper editor, to Ohio State University freshman (working his way through, to graduate of the Army Air Corps base training school at Glenview, H., and the advanced schools at Randolph and Kelly Fields in Texas. He's now with the 90th Bombardment Squadron at March Field, Cal
 MinersviIle, Cal.-An epidemic oi Indian hair-do's followed the camp showing here of the movie, Ger onimo." The favorite was the scalp -lock," consisting of a shaved head except for a waving patch of hair at the top of the noggin. In- stead of scalping the fadists, Con- pany Commander Stambaugh did a reverse Indian on the old Redskin torture method. Those whose hair has brown out can now emerge from barracks.
 Blufft0n, Ind. = Junior Leader Stanley Thompson was awarded a .