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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
FUNERAL RITES FOR MARY
Casio HELD WEDNESDAY

Mrs Mary Kirkbride Casio, 27.
died early Monday morning at the
home of a sister, Mrs. Walter Kim
BILE, of GAINESVILLE She had been i'll
for six months. The deceased was d
former resident of Penns Grove, n.
j., but had made GAINESVILLE her
home for about year. She was
member of the ST. Johns Methodist
church at Penns Grove. Besides
her husband, Leander Casio. she is
survived by her father, John M
Kirkbride, of Ringgold; three sis
ters, Mrs. Alta Stallsmith of Mans
field: Mrs. Lucille Weber and Mrs.
Kimble both of GAINESVILLE, and
three brothers, Fred Kirk bride of
Chesterhill; Dalton of Joy, and
Paul Kirk bride, of GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, at
the Pisgah Methodist church, near
Ringgold. with r. B. Niles, pastor
of the Glover Street Free Methodist
church of GAINESVILLE. officiating In
terment was in the churchyard Gem
etery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
DEATH OF CLARENCE McKIBBEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pennell of
this place and Mrs. George Johnson,
Chesterhill, were in Columbus Tues
day to call on the family of Mrs.
Pennell's and Mrs. Johnsons broth
er, Clarence P. McKibben. who pass
ed away at his home there Monday
morning about $50. The deceased
was about 53 years of age. and had
been in i'll health for about Is
months, suffering with malignant
growth He was born near Stock
port. His parents were the late
Jesse and Mary Brokaw McKibben.
The deceased was a machinist by
trade and had lived in Columbus
many years. His wife, who survives,
was Helen Herman, and they have
three sons and three daughters, all
of the home. Besides the sisters
named there survives another sis
ter, Mrs. He'll Black of Mt Vernon,
and brother Milford McKibben,
who resides in Wyoming. The de-
ceased was a member Of the Eagles.
Funeral services were held in Co
lumbus Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock, and interment made there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
NJ. E Nj. TEACHERS
RE-EAIFLOYED

The members of the M. I'll Nj.
board of education held a dinner
meeting at the high school cafeteria
Tuesday night, after which, at a
business meeting, the teachers were
all re-employed as follows: High
school. James M. Turner, superin-
tendent, T. S. civics: Mrs. E. T.
Button, principal, Latin I, II, III, w,
Y. s, civics; Emma Lee Stewart
commercial; Hazel K. Bell, general
science, French, biology; Hugh
James Donahue, u S. history, COM
merce. English I, civics; W. o. Por-
ter, physics, general science, geog-
raphy; Frank Leeper, vocational ag-
riculture; Clarabel Mengert, voca-
tional home economics; Goneril c.
Adams, physical education; Clyde
w. Bankes, chemistry, world his
eph A. Rich, industrial arts, ath-
letie directory, Twyla Edwards, mu-
sic and art. EA
Malta grades. Marjorie Taylor,
1st grade; Fay Cordray, 2nd; Mar
iorie Sheridan. 3rd-4th; Kenneth
Ray, 4th-5th: Stanley Newsom, 9Th
7th:, Fl. B. Drake, principal Sth
grade
McConnelsville grades. velma Nc
LlIiley, Isl SIdue, CuIlSllHo FTdSU 4,
End; Gertrude Martin, 3rd: Glenna
Ray, 4th; Mary Louise Dye, 5th:
Leo Harrison, 9Th; H. P Daniel
7th; p. G.. Ball, principal, Sth
grade. Nellie Fox. substitute teach
er, was rehired. Coach Joe Rich
was employed as recreation direc-
tor for the summer; Allan Conn.
music. SATURDAY. classes only. Frank
Martin, John Clemens and Judson
Drl u
for the McConnelsville buildings,
and E. S. Miller, Malta building.
Mrs. Mary Price was re-employed as
cafeteria supervisor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
COUNCIL ACCEPTS GAS
RATE ORDINANCE

At a meeting of the village coun-
Gil last evening, the Ohio Fuel Gas
company presented a gas rate ordi-
nance. which was accepted by the
council The ordinance is for five
years 1t is stated that for the first
two years it will make an approxi-
mate reduction of about zoe per
month per customer: for the third
year, rate will be same as at pres
ent, and for the two years following
an increase Of approximately SC
maximum, per month, per custo-
mer (not per 1000 GU. ft.) Figur-
ed over the five-year period it is
stated. it averages about one and a
half cents less than we are now pay
ing.
The gas ordinance under which
this place has been operating, expir-
ed last month. Just as soon as or
dinance is signed by the company,
it will be published in full in this
paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
ADALINE BENNETT, 50, DIES
IN COLUMBUS

Mrs Adaline Tomilson Bennett.
90, well known and highly esteem
ed former resident of Deavertown
and Crooksville, died at her home
in Columbus, Sunday night, at
1880 O'Clock, of infirmities. Her
husband, Abraham Bennett, died
some years ago. Surviving are one
daughter, Miss Jessie Bennett, of
the home: one sister, Mrs. Ida Heft,
of GAINESVILLE, and two brothers, AL
fred TOmilson of Columbus, and
Charles of Des Moines, Iowa. The
deceased was a most remarkable
woman mentally, and retained her
keen mind until the end
Funeral services were conducted
at the Methodist church, New Lex
ington, Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. with Rev. III. H. Wilbur Of
ficiating, with burial in New Lexing-
ton cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
BROTHER OF ODE TILDEN DIES
AT LOS ANGELES, CALF.

Earl Tilden, 65, brother of Ode
.Tilden, Bristol township, died May
/ following paralytic stroke. He
was son of the late Lee and Dora
Wilson Tilden of Meigs township,
Muskingum county. Besides the
brother named, he is survived by a
nephew. Earl Miller, of Los An
geles, at whose home he died. Two
sisters, Mrs. Laura Miller, of Cum
berland and Mrs. Della Ross of AL
lance are deceased
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
RECORDERS OFFICE
WARM WEATHER

After the weatherman ran along
all spring in low; then without
switching into intermediate he went
into high this week, reaching SO.
Total rainfall for week was 81 of
an inch The high temperatures for
the week as furnished us by Clifford
Hupp, official weather observer be-
ginning May 2, We're 48-43-56-70-
87-84-S9. The low for the week
was 80, on May 5.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
LOCAL STUDENTS GRADE HIGH

The reports from the April ev--
ery-pupil tests have been received
from the state. George Havener or
the McConnelsville fourth grade
made the highest score reported IN
the state in geography. George
Havener, Joan Best and Ellen YER
ian made perfect scores in fourth
grade arithmetic. Esther Torbert
made perfect score in sixth grade
geography
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
BozMaN-wADE PROPERTY SOLD

Mrs. Daisy Wade has sold her
nropertv here near ST. James Cath
olic church to Mr.. and Mrs. E. g..
Olney of Center Bend, who pur-
chased it as an investment. This is
one of the better properties Of this
place. 1t was built by the late j:
B. Tannehill was later the nome OF
the late Judge L. j. Weber, and in
time became the property of the
late Fred Bozman and wife.
The Kenney real estate agency
was interested in making the sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
MRS. DUNKI4E REFLECTED

At the meeting of the advisory
council to the Morgan county medi-
cal society held here Monday, Mrs.
Della Dunkle of Bristol was re-
elected a member of the county
health board for q term of five
years. The council is composed of
the township trustee chairmen, and
the mayors of the villages of the
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS

L Fred s. McInturf of Penn town
ship is candidate for representa-
tive, and Edward e. Stewart Of
East Bloom, candidate for county
treasurer. Since their names do not
appear on the regular Democratic
primary ballot, it will be necessary
to write in their names in the space
provided, and don't forget to put an
x before them
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
LODGE INSPECTION

The annual inspection of Corinth-
ian lodge. No. Ill, f. e A. M, was
held Tuesday evening in the F. c.
degree. W. O. Porter, of Malta,
District Deputy G.. NJ, made the in
spection in which he highly compli-
mented the work, and condition Of
the lodge in general. Following
the closing of lodge, refreshments
were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
Deaths Toll
11111>A>11111AoA>
Nav q to 9. 49,

May = to 3, 194O
Samuel CIawson, GAINESVILLE.
Herbert H. Oglevee, Malta.
Geo. M Myers, GAINESVILLE.
Earl Tilden, California.
Mary j. Wittenbrook, Woodsfield.
Mrs. Alice Daley. ReineEayille.
Albert L. Frash, RosevilE
Mrs. Mary Bingham, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Alma Stebbins, McConnelsville.
Fred Whitehouse, Malta
Mrs. Adaline Bennett, Columbus.
Mrs. Mary Casio, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Gertrude McCabe, Rose Farm.
Burhl Strobe, Chesterhill. a
Hannah Rardin, Plantsville.
Clarence P. McKibben, Columbus.
Mrs. Bernice Dawson, Mt. Sterling.
Lillian Rardin, Plantsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
EAGLES CHOOSE OFFICERS

Morgan Aerie, No. 21S7, F. o. E.,
elected officers Friday evening as
follows: Mervyn Sleek, president:
Robert Newsom, vice pres; Howard
Williams, chaplain; ! Anse Harter,
secretary; Charles Reeder, treas
urer: William Roberts, conductor,
and Ivan Harkins, trustee. I
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
II. A. DURBIN CONFIRMED AS
STOCKPORT POSTMASTER

Friday Of last week the senate
confirmed the nomination of Robert
A. Durbin, as postmaster at Stock
port. Durbin has served as post
master at that place the past four
years. Not long ago he passed the
civil service examination with a
high grade, and he is now under
permanent civil service.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
VISITING IN FLORIDA

Mrs. A. HI. Mercer of this place,
left last Friday for Daytona Beach,
Florida, where she is visiting her
r. w. Mercer, and
She made the trip by bus,
and plans to be gone about a month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
DOCTORS CLOSING OFFICES
AFTERNOONS

y The doctors of the Twin Cities
are closing their offices Thursday
afternoons during the summer
months, and will not be open only
in the event of emergencies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
WoRLEY GREER, VERY I'LL

Worley A. Greer we'll known res
ident of East Bloom, who has mot
been well for some time, Is now ser,
complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
GEORGE RICHARDSON ILL

.. George Richardson, u, of East
Bloom, who suffered bad heart at
tack last Thursday, has since been
seriously ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Myron Dew, NAL
ia, and Miss Lois Abel, Penns-
vile, both highly esteemed young
people. The wedding will take place
within a few weeks. ~ M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09

Joseph Mccormick died Tuesday
at New Matamoras He was a broth
er-in-law of Fred Kalb, Bristol. Fu-
neral services will be tomorrow at
New MatamOras.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
GEORGE RALsTON IMPROVING

George Ralston of Kennebec hill
who was taken very i'll about two
weeks ago, is showing steady im-
prOvement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-09
COMMON PLEAS COURT

The following transcripts from L..
N. Seaman, J. P. court, have been
filed in common pleas court: Donald
Bailey and Fay Parsons, breaking
and entering t'Wayside Inn" and
taking goods to the value of $4.85;
Robert Horner. breaking and enter
ing chicken house, and taking six
property of Richard w. Angus.
In the partition case of Ida Ed
dleblute VS.. Denzil Lochary, ct al,
plaintiff and Ina Burfeld elect to
take premises at appraised value,
1925
Evening star., 1940-10-20

| OON'T these Brazil Nut desserts look good?
A< Wouldn't you like to have nice big slice
of that layer cake studded with delicious,
crunchy bits of Brazil Nuts? Then feast your
eyes on that Brazil Nut gelatine dessert it
tastes even more thrilling than it looks
Right now is wonderful time to enjoy these
two treats The new crop Brazil Nuts are now at
your grocer's and at the lowest prices in 2s
years. Brazil Nuts are one luxury you can buy
at real bargain prices this year.
Ask your grocer for several pounds of Brazil
Nuts today. They're wonderful after meals or for
nibbling any time &. keep the nut bowl filled.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
LEGION
POST lkSTALLS
NEW OFFICERS
Meeting Held On Thursday Might
July II. Al the Old Spanish
Fort

The new officers of the Pascagouia
Post of the American Legion we're
Installed at 4 meeting held on
Thursday night. July II, at the
headquarters In the Old Spanish
Port on KTebs Lake. The instRlla-
ton vas conducted by J. c. Caple.
past commander Of the Post. with
Appropriate ceremonies.
Theo Webb was installed as COM
mander of the Post; J. c. Caple,
vice-eommander, j. c. Reeves. vice
commander: william HARE. ad-
Jutant Sylvester Krebs. sergeant
alarms: Roy G. Wingfield. ser
vice officer: Artheur Smith. finance
officer.
Supervisor Hermes p. Gautier and
BOBBY Gautier. Post representatives
10 Boys State recently held in JACK
son under the auspices Of the Ameri-
can Legion, were speakers. The lat
ter gave q vivid outline OF the fine
work accomplished at this gather
ing Of youths OF Mississippi.
Following the business session. a
splendid plate lunch wal served 70
Is members and guests.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
Coast Baseball
League Proposed
For Next Season

Plans have been launched by the
officials Of the ingalls, Athletic As
ISOLATION for organization Of a Coast
baseball league for next ann Al
though the time is nearly a year
away. the plans are being launched
now 50 that by the opening Of the
season next spring. all wiz be IN
readiness.
L Is planned 70 have teams In
the league representing the Alabama
Dry Docks and knights Of Column
bus Of Mobile. Southern Kraft Of
Moss Point. Ingalls, Of Pascagoula
and teams from Biloxi, Culfport ar1Q
Ocean Springs Il Is proposed hat
q regular schedule Of play be drawn
Up % run through the summer.
Sidney Patterson A r. Taylor and
John Z Miller Of the ingalls, Ath-
Ietie Association. are promoting the
organization and expect 20 call .
meeting Of the representatives Of the
above teams for the near future 70
launch the program Of organization
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
Weather Delays
Gautier School
Construction
Work On New Cuncrete stFnrture
Throxn MsntA Esehind seheduls
Heuasane OF IiAfnz.

II Jupiter PIuvius. god Of Rain.
rad not found this section such .
delightful place 10 stay during the
past two months. construction On
the new Cfaufier School would have
bern much further along than Il h
1t present However. tn spite Of
every effort made b. the contractor
W. r Breeland. incezsant down
pourk which have smashed al pre-
vious records have 80 handicapped
construction that now the work Is
- Gays behind schedule.
Work on the tz75io concrete
structure began IN May ard vas
scheduled for completion lis days
later. which would have had the new
building ready for The opening Of
school. early IN September. How
ever. II Is now doubtful If the build
ing vii BE ready.
Superintendent d Education A. p.
MeKHhee. stated mat II the work was
completed b. October /. that the
school would open a4 that time In
the new building.
The GautseF eehool wall serve the
same district formerly served hy the
Lyon Sclaool. teaching through the
eighth grade, Plans call for four
class rooms. = modern cafeteria. an
auditorium. offices. teachers lounge
ETC. al completely equipped.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
AOTARIANS PLAN
MEASURES FOR
YEARS ACTIVITY
DR.. Alfred Lewis OF Amise, Ia. Was
Principal Speaker AT wcdnes-
days Meeting

Further organization measures In
preparation for the years work tool
up most Of the time at the meeting
Of the Pascagoula Rotary Club here
Wednesday.
Chairmen Of the different ma
tor committees e called upon,
and each said 9 fex words relative
to The plans made thus far and to
the work they would endeavor to do.
Chairmen Of committees report
lag were. VIII Warren. interna-
tional service: DR.. S B. McIlwain.
community service: Z. H. Bacot.
membership and classification;
Johnny Watts. attendance; and IKE
East. fellowship.
Dr.. Alfred Lewis. Of Amite, La. was
at the meeting, the guest Of DR.. s.
= McIlwain. DR.. Lewis Is well
known here. having married q local
girl. Miss Hazel Chidsey. several
years ago. He made a short talk,
referring to the almost phenonminal
growth Of PascagoulA In recent
years. during which he has made
only occasional visits here.
President Arthur Smith an
nounced that members OF the clut
here are invited 70 attend a fish fry
IN Fairhope. Ala on August 8
sponsored By the Rotary Club there
Continuing the announcements, Of.
ileers Of the club we're advised tina
they r requested 10 attend al
Officers Conference Of the South
ern Rotary District IN HattiesburI
Sunday and Monday.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
Fire Prevention Signs
Allotted To Jack
son County Roads

jackson. Miss. July 24-Accord-
Ing TO reports from A. X. Dexter.
chief Of forest fire control in CO.
operation with the State Highway
Department. the Mississippi Forest
Service Is furnishing forest fire pre-
Fentlon signs 70 be placed alng the
state highways in protected coun-
ties Two hundred highway signs
have been purchased by the state
Forest Service and viii be erected
~ the Highway Department In the
following counties. LAuderdale,
Smith. Clarke. Jasper. Grenada.
Calhoun. Chiekasaw. Humphreys
Covtngton Simpson. George. Harr1-
son. Stone. jackson and Hancock
Il Is hoped. n an early Gate. adj
dilional signs vii be available for
he SIX new eeunties-TEhomingo
Itawamba Prenuss. Clay. Kemper
AMI Marion-which VII have indi-
eated their intention Of coming
ander ~pzotecaon
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
FLOODS KILL
MANY BIRDS
IN COUNTRY
Delayed Hunting Season To Favor
Late Nesting Season In
Mississippi

jackson. Miss. July 25-Flooded
streams and lakes throughout Mis-
siSsippi are causing serious damage
to the states young quail crop. &C
eording TO ". r Dearman. director
OF conservation Of the State Game
and Fish Commission.
Reports we have received from
all sections Of the state Nj. Dear
man said. "are TO the effect that
large numbers Of young quail, not
old and strong enough to fly 70
safety. have been drowned III low
lands by OVERLOOKING creeks and
rivers and backwaters in many
lakes. II is impossible to estimate
the thousands Of quail eggs that
have been destroyed BY the high
water, Que to the inceSsant rains Of
the past few weeks.
Grown birds and those covies
Matched in the early spring. Of
course. are able to fly to safety from
the floods. but the young quail. moi
strong enough TO fly. together with
eggs IN the nests in low areas. haHt
been abandoned to the waters. The
loss viii be inestimabIe. Of course
A note of optimism for the sports-
mems Of the state vas sounded bs
Mr.. Dearman. however. with tn
statement thai there Is vet time fol
a reasonably plentiful crop Of quail
OF course. new clutches Of egg.
win be laid" he said. -and there /.
ample time for Matching the re-
naming weeks Of july and August
Fortunately. the old birds have no
been lost. but the late Summei
months are not as vel suited Z
raising young broods as the spr1ne
and early summed months.
IF this late crop Of qual Is 70 b
protected. Il is necessary that ever
effort az conservation shall be ex-
erted. One Of the simplest and mos
effective measures Is 70 keep a.
dogs and cats confined and out oi
the woods and z IDS uTing the mex
two months These predators are
among the greatest enemies Of ouai
and they destroy millions Of bird
every year By breaking u nests ane
eating the eggs and young 6 Al tina
can not protect themselves b
Tight
The action Of the Legislature II
setting the open season for quail bacf
20 December g this year. NJ Dear.
man pointed out VII aId greatly Il
the protection Of the late crop Q!
birds until they are grown II e.
cent years. the hunting seaso Ia
opened on Thanksgiving DaF. buf
tins year Il vii Be 4 least two week.
later.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-07-26
BAPTIST CHURCH
OF PASCAGOULA
REFLECTS HISTORY
0rEnntxers Of Church Highly
rraisc6 A Expansion Is Planned
To E<aifice-

The First Baptist Church Of Pas
e4xDuis Is one Of the oldest churches
q the city It ~ organized in
1s17, with nine members. The Or
x~AnlzAtlon Vas affected By J. B
Hameltn. . missionary. There were
additions 20 the church from time
10 time. As there was no established
house Of worship for the church, the
services were held IN the own hall
Of the city which wins then known
~ Scranton.
11ne following are the Ak women
who held the torch Of the BaptLsi
Church In the early days OF the Or
ganixatton here. NiSs Lena Hall
Mfs. Hattie b Mayors Mrs. MARY
x Laird, Mrs. Fannie A Cox. Mrs
p. Walker and Miss Hors Nix
In q letter to the Stale Baptist
paper by Rev. o d Brown wrote.
The record ma1e by these Chris
Tan Women Is IN some respects
wflanut parallel and should be re
corded ia the Scranton Baptist
Church record and preserved In the
archives Of the Mississippi Baptist
historical Society,"
N this group Of faithful women
only Miss Lena Hal survives SIRE
Is still active In Sunday School and
the Womans Missionary Society q
the Church. For many years she
was Sun Beam leader.
Miss Nora Nix served as CLERK
and treasurer OF the church for
many years. She kept the finances
OF the church IN > trunk IN her
home, there being no bank in Scran-
ton.
Quoting again from the letter Of
Rev. Bowen he sale, During the
time that there was no church IN
Scranton the Bapttsts met in the
home OF Mrs p. K Mayors. who was
the wife Of the owner and editor
Of the Democrat-6sar which later
became the Chronicle STAR. This
little church Of Chrtztly women
whose hearts God had touched. fall
ed not to contribute TO missions reg
ularly and 70 represent themselves
in the meetings Of the Association.
These are Just a few excerpts from
the history of the Baptlsts of Pas
casoula and Of its faithful workers
who have endeavored to hold the
banner high for Christ
Al the present they endeayor 10
build q house Of worship that viii
giorify Coz Under the able leader
ship Of Rev. W. l. Dag. the church
moves on. The membership Of the
church and many Of the depart
mens have doubled their enroll
ment since his coming into the field.