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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS
CLOSED TO PUBLIC

Clifford Hupp, local lock-
tender has received orders
from the U. s. government en-
gineers to forbid trespassing
on all the locks and dams of
the Muskingum river, and
surrounding government prop
erty. This is World war
regulation against trespassing
on government lands. The
regulations were imposed as a
precaution against possible
sabotage. 1t is stated that
while not designed to hinder
fishing, the regulations will
have the effect, nevertheless,
of forbidding fishermen to
cast their lines within 500
feet of the dams. The order
does not apply to the IA dams
of the Muskingum Conserv-
ancy District.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MINISTER'S APPRECIATE OUR
CHURCH PAGE

At a meeting of the ministerial
association of the county, the min
listers passed a motion expressing
their keen appreciation of the
church page which appears weekly
in this paper, and feel grateful to
the advertisers who make this page
nOSSihlo
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Bernard Reed of Douda, who
had planned on entering hospital
Monday for observation and later
perhaps an operation, will prob
ably enter Good Samaritan hospital
next Monday. On account of injur-
les which his wife received July 4,
when a bunch of flrecrackers ex-
ploded bursting her ear drums, Mr..
Reed remained at home this week.
Mrs. Reed also suffered slight burns
from the exploding 'firecrackers
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
DWIGHT MILLER PASSES
E,NBALNIER'S EXAMINATION

Dwight Miller of this place was
one of the successful applicants tc
pass the recent examination given
by the state board, held recently in
Columbus He is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl c. Miller of this place,
and is associated with the Miller
Furniture and Undertaking com
pany of this place, where he served
his two years apprenticeship.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MRS. LYDIA ROGERS
ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Carrie Murduck of Cham.
paign, ILL.,, is visiting with her sis
ter, Mrs. Annie R. Rusk, of McCon.
nelsville, and with her sister-in-law
Mrs. Lydia Rogers, of Malta. To-
day Mrs. Rogers is entertaining sew
eral friends at luncheon at the NAL
ia hotel for the pleasure of Mrs.
Murduck. Guests are schoolmates
who attended Malta school when ].
M. Rusk was instructor. Among
the guests are Mrs. Flo Arnold of
San Antonio, Calf, and Mrs. j. s.
Montgomery of Logan. Mrs. Rogers
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Strong, of Co.
lumb bus, will also be a guest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

praised value.
In the matter of the estate of
Harry Harrison, deceased, authority
to transfer real estate, about 80
acres, Union township, to Eva J.
Harrison, wife, to whom said prop
erty passes.
No inheritance tax is due in the
estate of Harry Harrison, deceased.
All property is bequeathed by will
to widow, Eva J. Harrison No ad-
ministration is being had On said
estate.
Charles j. Steiner as executor of
the estate of George w. Steiner,
files first partial account.
In the matter of the estate of F..
M. Fisher, deceased, authority to
transfer real estate, McConnelsville
lot, to C. E. Fisher, son, to whom
property passes.
Marriage Licenses.
Wilfred Gheen, WPA worker,
Malta, son of Charles and Minnie
Anderson Gheen, and Blanche Star
ling, Chesterhill, daughter of
Charles A. and Hattie Tippie Hill.
Robert p. Bogniard, physician,
Ashland, son of A. C. and Anna
Pancoast Bogniard, and Mary Jane
Nutter, teacher, daughter of Grover
C. and Doris Mailer Nutter.
Glen Cain, farmer, Stockport
route two, son of Mac and Hazel
Johnson Cain, and Grace Scott,
Stockport, daughter of Earl and
Hazel Remy Scott. Rev. Ted Wal
Ter, named to officiate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
w. H. Hoon to Hattie Hoon, two
Bishopville lots.
!, Beryl G. and Fred d. Coulson. to
Raymond L. and Hulda Roberts,
one-half McConnelsville lot. IN
The First National bank, McCon-
nelsville, to Howard B. and Norma
j. Hooper, McConnelsville lot. .
Fred Hefkin and wife to Chas.
Vaughn, .18 acre, Morgan township.
Mary J. Price to Linnie nj. Barn
house, McConnelsville lot.
Frank M Fisher, deceased, to, G..
E. Fisher, McConnelsville lot, cer-
tificate for transfer.
Harry Harrison, deceased, to Eva
J. Harrison, 79.44 acres, Union, GER
tificate for transfer.
J.. n. Beck to o. G. Scholl, as
signment lease, Marion township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
TOWNSEND CLUB

The Townsend club met here
Tuesday night with large crowd
in attendance. The reports of the
national convention, by J. E. Huff
man and John Penne1l were very
much enjoyed. At the convention
there were 902 voting delegates, be-
sides hundreds of others from Ohio.
All the states were represented, also
lady delegate from Alaska. They
spoke highly Of the people Of St.
Louis, doing all they could to make
the stay there pleasant. Regular
meeting next Tuesday night, in the
Maccabee hall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. La Doyt Pinkerton
and three children Of Montclafr, N.
j.. came Saturday to spend 10 days
at the Kennebec hotel, and greet
old friends. Mr.. Pinkerton's sister,
Miss Hannah Pinkerton, accompa-
MED them and is visiting her aunts,
Miss Fannie Dover and Mrs. Emma
Coffman, and other relatives. Mr.
Pinkerton holds position with the
White Manufacturing company,
makers of Pharmaceutical supplies.
1t is possible that Mr.. Pinkerton's s
sisters, Mrs. B. d. Johnson Of Ell
kins, w. Va, and Miss Elizabeth
Pinkerton of Sarasota, Fla, and
brother Abner Pinkerton, of Mime
sofa, will come for a reunion while
Mr.. Doyt Pinkerton and family
are here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MRS. HAFFNER DIES AT
YELLOW SPRINGS

Mrs. Rebecca H. Haffner, "A, ma
tive of this county, died June % at
Yellow Springs. Her maiden name
was Rebecca Shook and she resided
in this county until her marriage to
DR.. Haffner, in 1895. He died about
II years ago. She is survived by
sister, Mrs. Mary A. Dyke, near
Stockport; three brothers, Isaac F.
Shook and William o. Shook, both
near Chesterhill, and Mr.. j. s.
Shook Of Alger, o.
Funeral services and interment
were at Yellow Springs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Leonard Parsons who has been
employed at the Patterson /. G. A.
store in Malta, has resigned to ac
cept a position at the Walter Finley
meat market in McConnelsFille.
Russell Shepherd who has, been
employed at the Central Market,
McConnelsville, is now employed at
the Glover Farm Store, Malta. John
Hoops who has been a clerk a. the
Malta Glover Farm Store is now
clerking at the l. G.. A. store, Malta.
Stanley Newsom of Malta is assist
ing at the A. & fP. store here, while
Manager Ellis Booth is on yaca tion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
DIR. FISHER AT ROCKY
GLEN SANATORIUM

DR.. Henry Bachman who has
been resident physician for a cou-
pie of years at Rocky Glen sana-
torium, has gone to Delaware,
where he will be employed in a san
atorium owned by DR.. Louis Mark,
of Columbus Dr. Fisher who sue
ceeds DR.. Bachman at Rocky Glen,
has had experience in New York
and Cleveland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
DIES IN LANCASTER

Mrs. Laura Plumley of this place
was called to Lancaster Tuesday be.
cause of the death of her brother,
Jack Patterson, a retired railroad
employe. He was found dead in
the kitchen of his home Tuesday
morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MRS. ARTHUR SIMONSON
FRACTURES HIP

Mrs. Arthur Simonson, of Mil
waukee, Wis, who has been visiting
here with her son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs r. X. Brown, fell
Sunday evening as they were leav-
ing restaurant in GAINESVILLE, on a
step, and sustained a fracture of
her hip. Not realizing the extent of
her injury she returned here to the
home of her daughter. Later she
was taken to the Rocky Glen sana-
torium for an X-ray. She was re-
moved by ambulance to Good Sa-
maritan hospital for care and treat
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
CCC ENROLLEES

The following CCC enrollees from
this county left July 5: Paul E.
Bebout, Windsor; Corwin ]. Camp
bell, Deerfield; Charles R. Hambel,
Homer; Donald r. Hanson, Wind
sor; Max G. Keirns, Marion; Will
lard D. Peters, Windsor; Carl E.
Sines, Bristol; Willard Van Fossen,
Penn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Baker Hall, new mems residence
hall at O. s. u, will open this fall.
Accommodations will be provided
for $50 boys, and more than 500
room reservations have already
been made. The hall is named for
Newton D. Baker, One-time United
States secretary of war, who was
later a member of Ohio States
board of trustees. The list Of boys
already reserving rooms in the mod
ern new structure include Rodman
Ralston and Donald Primmer, of
this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
DON'T FORGET OK ROAST
AND FIELD DAY

Something doing every minute
from noon till night is the promise
of the Morgan County Conservation
Council for their OK roast and field
next Thursday afternoon and even
ing. In addition to the athletic and
srortsmen's contests and the OK
roast at noted last week, the meet
ing will also have addresses by state
department speakers and moving
pictures by the department of con-
servation. Proceeds from the day
go into a fund for bounty on gray
foxes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

M. P. Daniel and family anG. Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Beard of MoCon-
nelsville. spent Sunday Afternoon at
Cumberland, o., visiting rela ives
at the old Daniel homestead Mr..
Daniels aunt, Mrs., Ida D@nie1
Withrow of. Shoshone. Idaho, Die
home on visit. Mrs. Withrow, kho.
is a retired school teacher and Bap-
tist minister has been in the west
for number of years, and las been
located at Shoshone, Idaho, for the
last 20 years During Ler earlier
life she taught mostly iZ Guernsey
county, but after going1a west has
been employed in. ditfereht Y States.
Mrs. Withrow is very rerl larkable
woman and has serIedo her commun-
ity in many ca Acities, teaching,
preaching, social Iwerker, justice of
the peace, youLg peoples director,
etc. s~1s
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MRS. EpPLEY FRACTURES HIP

Mrs. Matilda Eppley, 80, of Dutch
Hill, York township, who makes her
home with her son, Ralph Eppley,
fell at her home Tuesday afternoon
and fractured her hip She was TAX
en- by ambulance to Bethesda hos
pital for care and treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mrs. Josephine Scott and Miss
Lura Gooding entertained in hon.
or of the formers daughter, Sarah
Lees ninth birthday, Wednesday p.
m. She received many nice gifts.
Refreshments were served, games
and contests were played, and pic
lures taken
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
ONLY ONE CLOUDY DAY
In PAST WEEK

Our official weather observer,
Clifford Hupp reports but one
cloudy day the past week, which
was Monday. No rain fell. Higher
temperatures have prevailed. The
daily high and low for the week be-
ginning July third: 1851; 77-46;
80-49; 82-55; 80-54; 1857; 86-5S;
90-62
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mrs. Andrew Timberman of Co.
lumbus and her daughter Mrs. Jean
Timberman Carter and son Benny
of Berkeley Calf, were guests here
Tuesday of the formers sister and
mother, Mrs Lizzie Alderman, and
Mrs. e. M. Stanbery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
Goth BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Matilda Beebe celebrated her
Goth birthday Saturday. Several
friends enjoyed a pot luck dinner
with her. Mrs. Beebe is recovering
nicely from broken hip she sus-
tanned several months ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
FIREMEN'S FESTIVAL

At the meeting of the fremen
last evening, it was decided to hold
a firemen's festival here Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights, Sept.
rs, 81 and %. More particulars
later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
ERNEST WOOD A BANKRUPT

Ernest Wood of Malta has filed a
petition in bankruptcy. The date
set for the first meeting of credi-
tors is July %, at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
PARTIAL RED CROSS REPORT

Amount of money collected for
Red Cross, reported to committee,
is $3.50 Several communities have
not reported. Union, Penn and
Meigsville townships have exceeded
their first quotas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

On grounds of wilful absence
and gross neglect, Frank w. Stew
ems has filed suit for divorce in
GAINESVILLE against Lenora Stevens.
They were married in Chesterhill
March 26,. 1902.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
TEACHER DOES NOT ACCEPT

Miss Margaret Coulter who had
been employed by the Windsor
township board, of education, as
commercial teacher at Stockport
did not accept the position, and the
vacancy has not yet been filled.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
TO ASSIST WITH SALES
STAMP REPORTS

Fred Radcliff will be here from
July Is to July 81, inclusive, (Sat-
urdays excepted) to assist in max
ing out sales tax reports. He will
be at the sheriff's office
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Brenner and
son Junior, and Mr. and Mrs. E. v.
Clark, of GAINESVILLE, were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mar
tin, of Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Rev. d. G.. Holman of this place
assisted in the funeral services OF
Carl Richard Duff, 27, held Friday
at the Mindling funeral home, Bev-
erly. Interment was made in Wa.
terford cemetery The deceased
was a son of Richard Duff. Among
those who attended the funeral
were Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Duff and
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Duff, of this
locality.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
LLOYD MAYLE NOT GUILTY

Lloyd Maybe, who was charged
with driving an automobile with
out the. owners consent, had his
hearing July 8, before L. N. Sea-
man, J. P. He was found not gull
ty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mrs. Ethyl Smith of the H. White
& Company store, is spending a few
days vacation in GAINESVILLE with her
son, Dean Smith, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Miss Chattie' Wood, who resides
with Mrs. Laura Hooper, of Stock
port, suffered a severe heart attack
recently, and hass since been in a
critical condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

In message to congress yester-
day, President Roosevelt stated that
we must prepare for total defense
He gives the pledge that he will not
send men to fight in Europe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
MRS. CLARA YOUNG
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Clara Young, of Columbus,
formerly Of the twin cities, is i'll
with complications at :. Mercy hos
pitaI, Columbus. -
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11
Deaths Toll

July to IL, 1910
Rebecca Haffner, Yellow Springs.
J. M. PEBBLES, Wooster.
Mrs. Sarah L. Kinder, Rose Farm.
Mrs Lowell Palmer, Waterford.
Mrs. Ella r. Rardin, Stockport
Mrs. Mary Steiner Ford, GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Messrs. Jerry Miller and w. l..
Lawrence. of this place were at Ak
ron Sunday, where they attended
an all day rife shoot.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Calvin c. Parmiter is the name OF
the son born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Parmiter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mrs. Fred Shoop of this place,
who has been suffering with artritis,
is better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Mrs. Mary Steiner Ford, S3, died
Wednesday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Spangler,
GAINESVILLE. She was born in this
county, but had spent most of her
life in GAINESVILLE. Surviving are
two daughters, Mrs. Spangler and
Miss Ethel Ford, both of GAINESVILLE,
and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rus
sell, GAINESVILLE. She was a member
of ST. Johns Lutheran church The
deceased went to GAINESVILLE with
her parents shortly after the close
of the Civil war. Funeral rites
will be held at the Spangler home,
Friday afternoon at o'clock, with
interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-11

Last Sundays Columbus Dispatch
stated that Miss Ardath McElhiney
left Friday for Philadelphia, Pa,
where she will be the house guest
of Miss Mary Blachley, who was her
roommate at Ohio Wesleyan unl-
versity. Before returning home al
the end Of two weeks, Miss McEl-
hiney will spend some time at At
lantic City and New York Miss Nc
Elhiney is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard McElhiney, Columbus
Miss Blackley will accompany Miss
Mckinney to her home in Columbus
for two weeks visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
ADJUTANT. RAIDER
 ARMY'S SPEAKER
Salvationists Hold Stanl- ford Meeting; Many Wa
 terburians Present

Adjutant Ly.ll Rader, of Newark, N. J., who is a nephew of the evar- gelist Paul Rader and 8 son-in-law of Commissioner Alex M. Damon, territorial leader, was the chief speaker at the young peoples sec tional rally in Stamford last night in the First Methodist church. His subject was Hearing and Seeing.
 About 150 young people from Sal vation Army corps in Ansoniar Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven. West Haven, Stamford, South Nor walk and Waterbury were present. Adjutant Giles Barrett of the Stam- ford corps welcomed the visitors and Major A. Edgar Arkett acted as chairman.
 Selections were played by the New Haven and the Stamford corps banda, and short talks were given by Corps Cadet Howard Daniels oi Bridgeport and Candidate Iva Arm- strong of West Haven.
 Delegates attending from Water bury were Lieutenant Raymond Smith, Jean Ruda, Irene Newman Willard Hartshorn, Josephine Mo Intyre and John Hartshorn..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
MARTIN VISIONS
 COP. MAJORITY

Indianapolis, Feb. 2o.- CUP) - Rep. Joseph w. Martin, Jr., R., Mass, predicted last night the G. O. P. would win majority in the House of Representatives in 194l and thereby bring back sanity to government" E
 Election of a Republican House of Representatives is fully as irn- portant as election of a G. O. F. President" he said.
 House minority leader Martin, mentioned as dark horse" candi- date for the Republican presidential nomination, denounced the new deal for what he termed broken prom ises, inconsistency, futile economic experimentation, waste extrayag- ance and corruption"
 He said private debt was lower because business men," heightened by the hostility and the punitive policies of the administration, have been afraid to venture into the field of industry and commerce"
 In the House, he said, will be un- folded "the political philosophy which will bring back sanity to government and give private enter prise chance to function again." He will speak at Chicago tonight at a $10-a-plate dinner sponsored Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
STAMP PLAN IS
 PROVING SUCCESS
Expansion Speedily De- manded By Administra-
 ton Farm Officials

Washington, February 20. - (UP) - Administration farm officials de- clared today that the stamp plan for distributing surplus agricul- ture products to the needy was an unqualified, success and ordered its expansion speeded.
 The plan, begun experimentally in Rochester, N. Y., nine months ago, now is in operation in 34 cities, Fifteen others have been selected for it within the next 30 days.
 Officials said administrative ma chinery was being developed for the nearly 100 more cities. They hoped to have the plan in operation in 125 cities by July 1.
 Action of the house in cutting $72,000,000 from President Roose- velt's $172,000,0O0 fiscal 1941 year budget for surplus removal has had mo effect whatever" on expansion, officials said. Congress appro- priated $2O5 ,Oo0. 900 for surplus re- moval this fiscal year.
 The senate has not acted on the agriculture department appropria- ton bill providing funds for the stamp plan and officials are con- fident the appropriation will be re- stored to its original amount.
 Applications for the plan are pend- ing from more than 200 cities. A large staff is Investigating applica- tions and approving them at the rate of three to five week. It is planned to increase that rate.
 Surplus foods now being dis tributed throughout the plan are butter, eggs. raisings, apples, dried prunes, onions, dry beans, fresh gears, wheat flour, corn meal, hom- iny grits, pork products dncluding larO, rice oranges, and grape fruit.
 Official figures showed 567,187 persons participating in the plan last month received $1,176,843 in stamps. No official estimates were available, but it was believed the food consumption of those partici- pating was increased by at least 25 per cent.
 The food and clothing stamp plan can be expanded to reach perhaps 5,000O00 persons without any ap- preciable increase in cost over the present method of direct distribu- tion, officials said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
FATHER IS HELD
 WIFE IS SOUGHT

Los Angeles, Feb. 20-(UP)- A father was held today and his wife was sought for questioning in con- nection with the staying of their six-year old daughter. The body of Geraldine Hardaker was found late yesterday in a park washroom, the skull crushed, as if by blow.
 Police said Mrs. Betty Hardaker, 25, and her husband, Charles, were estranged and members of cult that indulged in strange rituals.
 It was apparent, officers said, that the child had been killed else where and the body dragged into the washroom. There was no evid- ence that the body had been molest- ed.
 S. w. Karnes, the child's grand father, who identified the body, said Mrs. Hardaker and his three children had been living with him since the mothers release from a sanitarium a month ago. He said Geraldine had left the house about noon with her mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
DANAHER REPORTS
 ON EMPLOYMENT
1,8ll Women Placed in Private Positions During
 Past Month

Hartford, Feb. 20-Jobs were found for 3,619 in private industry in Connecticut in January by, the Connecticut State Employment Service, State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher announced to- day. The placements represent a 15,4 per cent increase over January, 1889 and, for the first time in three months the total was an increase over the previous months figures. In addition, 551 public placements were made last month making a grand total of 4,170.
 In the larger industrial groups, manufacturing shows the outstand- ing increase of 63.2 per cent over December. Totals for other indus-- trial groups are about on par with December figures with the ex- ception of wholesale and retail trade in which the usual seasonal decline is reflected in a decrease of 61.5 per cent and in building and con- struction which shows a decrease of PA per cent.
 The occupational grouping of private placements shows the fol- lowing gains over December: Semi- skilled 788 per cent; skilled 36.9 and unskilled PAP. The only major decrease is apparent in the season. al drop of 58.4 per cent in the sales people classification.
 Of the 3,467 applicants placed in nrivatA emrlovmer1t 1H11 are WO- men and 1856 are men. New reg istrations total 7.435, an increase of about 2,600 over December and ap- plication renewals total 18,846 or about 5000 more than in December.
 The file of applicants actively seeking employment as of January 31. 1940 increased 1892 per cent dur ing the month to reach a total of 94,358.