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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
VISITORS FROM NEW MEXICO

Mr. and Mrs James Grandstaff
expect to leave today for their home
at Fort Wingate, N. M, after spend
ing about two weeks with the for
mers mother, Mrs. John Grand
staff, of Bristol township, and with
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. v.
M. Crisman, near Otho. They plan
to attend the state fair, and also
make a TRIP through Michigan and
Wisconsin, enroute to their home
Mr.. Grandstaff who graduated
from O. S. u, has since been with
the bureau of animal husbandry in
the Z. S. department of agriculture.
He and his wife have been located
in New Mexico for about four years.
They formerly resided in Gallup, N.
M, but now live at Fort Wingate,
about Is miles from Gallup, where
their laboratory is located. Five
other families are located at the
same place. Mr.. Grandstaff, and
the others who are associated with
him, at the laboratory, are working
to develope breed of sheep that
will produce wool similar to that
used by the Indians years ago, for
the weaving of rugs and blankets
Among those working with Mr..
Grandstaff are four full-blooded In
dians, who are graduates from high
school. He stated they are good
boys, are not lazy, willing to work,
and are mechanically inclined. Their
parents live in one-room huts made
of logs and covered with dirt The
government owns ranch of 10000
acres at Fort Wingate, and there
are 1,400 sheep on it. Mr.. Grand
staff states that it has been very dry
there for the past two years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
DEATH OF MRS. WILSON
KIKRKBRIDE

Mrs. Katherine Weaver Kirk
bride, so, near Deavertown, wife of
Wilson Kirkbride, died last Thurs
day morning at Bethesda hospital,
as the result of injuries received in
fall, and a paralytic stroke. Be-
sides her husband she is survived
by three sons, Joseph of Mt. Pleas
ant, Mich. Clarence of Glenford,
and John of Deavertown; two
daughters, Misses Anna and Pearl
Kirkbride Of the home; three broth
ers, Thomas Weaver, of GAINESVILLE:
Pearl and Allen Weaver, near
Crooksville; eight grandchildren,
and one great grandchild. Mrs
Kirkbride was a member of the Je-
rusalem Lutheran church, where
funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30, conducted by
Rev. w. E. Buchholtz, of Roseville
Interment was made in the church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
MRS. EMMA RICHARDSON DIES
FUNERAL WAS SUNDAY

Mrs Emma Murphey Richardson,
76, widow of Harlan r. Richardson,
and a respected and well known
resident of this place, died at her
home here Friday afternoon at 4:30
O'Clock. She had been in poor
health for several years and about
a week before her death entered
Bethesda hospital for observation
and treatment for kidney trouble.
Her condition was such that an op-
Grafton was not advised and she
was brought to her home here
Thursday.
Daughter of the late Joseph and
Rachel Chappelear Murphey, she
was born in Union township. near
Ringgold. Her husband passed
away some years ago. Their home
of the former Ta:lleytown. Soon af-
ter the death of her husband, Mrs.
Richardson moved here, where she
since made her home, on Liberty
street. The deceased was a member
of Trinity Methodist church. She
is survived by one daughter, Glen
ma, wife of Paul Bone, near Malta;
one son, Edward, of the old home
place, Bloom township; eight grand
children and one great grandchild;
two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Ray of
Chesterhill, and Mrs. Florence
Smith, Ringgold. One son, Clar-
ence Richardson, and three broth
ers, Wellington c., Harvey c., and
John E. Murphey, and sister, Me-
1eta, are deceased.
Funeral services, which We're
largely attended were held here at
Trinity church, Sunday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock. Official clergymen
were Rev. Glenn L. Tennell and DR..
Howard H. Scott. Mr.. Frank Gray,
with Mrs. G.. w. Lowell accompany
ing, sang two favorite hymns of the
deceased, both composed by the late
Mrs. c. H. Morris-"Sweeter AS the
Years Go By" and Nearer, Still
Nearer" Pail bearers were: E. r.
Barkhurst, Homer Buchanan, T. j.
Osborn, Herman Bone, Curtis White
and Orland Flanders.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
GARNER DICKINSON
SHOOTS COYOTE

Last Thursday morning about 2
o'clock, Garner Dickinson, near
Renrock, on route rs, shot a large
coyote. which weighed 80 pounds
Mr. Dickinson was awakened when
his turkeys flew again the window,
and he heard his chickens making
a fuss. Knowing something was
wrong, he got his shot gun and
went to the door. He saw the ami
NAL, and at first thought it was a
dog, but in the bright moonlight
saw it was coyote, and single
shot killed it. The animal had a
collar on, and supposition is that it
escaped from zoo, or a circus. It
had killed four of Mr.. Dickinson's
chickens.
Game Protector Alvin Parmiter
brought the animal here where it
was on display and attracted the
attention of many. Mr. Dickinson
was on trip east last week, and Wis
tied zoo where he saw number
coyote, and he had no difficulty in
identifying the intruder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
WIFE OF DIR. J. f. BROWN DIES
INTERMENT HERE WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Fanny Wilkin Barker Brown,
wife of DR.. John Edwin Brown, OF
Columbus, passed away Monday ev-
ening at the family home, following
an illness of 10 months Mrs. Brown
was native Of this place, and was
the youngest OF family of seven
children of prominent and dis
tinguished family. Her father, the
late Charles Luther Barker, was a
prominent merchant of this place,
and her mother, Rachel Maxwell
Barker. was cousin of Robert Full
ton, builder of the first successful
steamboat in America The family
home here where all the children
were born, was located on the lot
where the John w. Fox residence is
located, on Kennebec avenue and
Liberty street. The late Luther
Dana Barker, grandfather of the
deceased, was one of the early set
tiers and pioneer merchants of this
place. His late home is now owned
by Editor w. d. Matson, and houses
the Herald Printing company Upon
the death OF Luther Dana Barker,
his son c. l.. Barker became his
successor in business and the resi-
dence became the home of G.. L.
Barker, and was for many years the
family residence
Mrs. Brown attended the local
grade schools, and in 1882 gradual
ed from the Malta high school,
when the late j. M. Rusk was su-
perintendent. Continuing her edu-
cation, she attended Wellesley col
lege, and Lake Erie college, from
which she was graduated. She was
a former alumni trustee of Lake
Erie college, member of the Broad
Street Methodist church. of Colum-
bus; the Columbus Gallery of Fine
Arts and Childrens Hospital Twigs.
On Nov. %, 1889, she was united in
with DR.. J. E. Brown,
prominent eye, ear and throat spe-
cialist. To this union were born
two children, Dr. John E. Brown,
jr., of Columbus, and a child died in
infancy. Besides her husband and
son, Mrs. Brown is survived by two
grandchildren, Rosamond Foote
Brown and John E. Brown, III; one
sister, Mrs. E. D. Shafer of this
place, and one brother, DR.. F. D.
Barker, of Granville The deceased
besides Mrs. Brown are Lucy, wife
Of Rev. G. M. Rupe, at one time pas
tor of the Baptist church here; Mrs.
Nettie Fernald,, wife of DIR. j. C.
Fernald, also at one time pastor of
the Baptist church of this place,
and author of dictionary that
bears his name, and two brothers,
lied in infancy
Last rites for Mrs. Brown were
leld Wednesday at IL a. M, at the
residence in Columbus, with DR..
James Thomas, officiating. After
he services the remains were
brought here, and following brief
services at the cemetery, were laid
to rest in the family burial plot.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar P. Chambers
Of Reinersville announce the mar
riage of their younger daughter,
Helen Christine, to Morton Burton
Rohrbaugh, the youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. B. Rohrbaugh, also of
Reinersville. The single ring cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Arden
P. Keyser in the Methodist parson-
age at Cattletsburg, KY, Monday,
Aug. 26 at $3.50 o'clock. The bride
is a graduate of Manchester high
school, class of 1910, and is an ac-
complished musician The groom
is a graduate of Sutton high school,
Sutton, w. Va, and is one of Man
chester's hustling young men of
sterling character. Their many
friends wish for them a long, hap
py and prosperous welded life.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
EVELAND'S GROCERY SOLD
TO A. A. RALPH

Aubrey A. Ralph, of Belle Val
ley, who purchased the Red &
White store here on Main street, of
Mrs. Hazel Eveland, took possession
Monday. Mr.. Ralph has been asso-
ciated all of his life with his father,
M. A. Ralph, of Belle Valley, in the
store business. His wife is sister
of Mrs. Denny, wife of DR.. E. w.
Denny, and of Miss Janet Thorla,
both of this place. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph are citizens of the very best
type. They have two children
Nancy, aged six years, and a son,
Jon, who is year old.
Mrs. Eveland and her late hus-
band, Lawrence Eveland, purchased
the store three years ago from the
family of the late O.. e. Duvall.
Mrs. Eveland's son-in-law. Charles
Drake, and the other help will re-
main with the new management for
the time being at least. Mrs. Eve
land did not sell the building and
will continue to reside in the apart
ment above the store, and will take
a much needed rest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
TAYLOR-ROBERT NUPTIALS

Miss Bessie Roberts, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Roberts, near
Pennsville, and Mr. Allen Lee Tay-
lor, only son of Howard and the
late Estella Young Taylor, of Meigs-
vile, were united in marriage Tues
day at o'clock, at the home of
Rev. Wees. That date was also the
date of the brides parents marriage.
The bride was very pretty in navy
blue and white eyelet embroidery
street length dress with white ac-
cessories. The brides mother wore
navy blue crepe with black acces-
sories. The bride is graduate
from Pennsville high school, class
of '39. The bridegroom graduated
from Reinersville high school, in
the class of 81. He is employed
with Mr. Sidwelr as truck driver.
Dinner was served at the Bert Rob-
erts home at p. m. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Ball. Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Earman, John,
Francis and Bill Clair, Lloyd Beck
with, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lee Tay-
lor, Mr.. and Mrs Bert Roberts and
sons Floyd and Ira Francis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
WOODROW QUIGLEY WEDS

Miss Janette Eloise Jarvis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Jar
Wis of 209 Scanned street, became
the bride of Mr.. Woodrow w. Quig-
ley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O..
Quigley of PIP Sacra Via, on We'd
nesday, August z, at p. m. The
ceremony took place at the First
Methodist church, of Ashland, Ky.
with Rev. c. E. Vogel reading the
marriage service. The bride select
ed for her wedding smart street
frock of black and white with which
she wore white accessories.
Mrs. Quigley is a graduate of Ma
rietta high school and for the past
three years has been employed in
the office of the Credit Bureau. Mr..
Quigley is a graduate of MaltaMc
Connelsville high school, and Ma
rietta Business Institute and is now
employed in the office of the City
Loan & Guaranty company.
The bridal couple will be at home
in a newly furnished apartment at
800 Wooster street, after Sept. IL.
Marietta Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
MISS MAXINE ROBERTS
FEATURED

Miss Violet Berze of Steubenville,
daughter of the Ohio Valley miners,
was named "Miss Ohio" in beauty
contest held last Thursday night at
Buckeye Lake park She will COM
pete in the national finals at At
lantic City. Miss Dorothy McMil-
Ian of Mt. Vernon, was second. Miss
Betty Hart of Cleveland was named
miss Buckeye" and Miss Mary
Dennis of Buckeye Lake was chos-
en- first alternate in this division,
and Miss Maxine Roberts of this
place was named second alternate
Miss Roberts, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Roberts, of this place, is
a local telephone operator.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
DEATH OF AUSTIN KASLER

Austin Kasler, SS, formerly of
Wrightstown, died at the Ed
Vaughn home Tuesday morning at
l O'Clock. He was born in Berne
township. His parents were the
late George and Sally Ogg Kas-
ler. His wife who was Eliza Beas-
ley died in 1925. He is survived by
two daughters. Lee Kasler of Joy,
and Mrs. Cynthia Hook, whose place
of residence is unknown. Some time
ago Mr.. Kasler fell and fractured
his hip. following which he was TAX
Ell to the county home hospital,
and more recently was removed to
the Vaughn home here.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. j. C. Nutter, were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 1880 o'clock,
at the chapel in Chesterhill ceme-
terry, with interment in the Chester
hill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
FLORENCE ADELLA TORBERT

Florence Adella Rothrock, young
est of the seven children born TO
John Davis Rothrock and Margaret
Irwin Rothrock, was born in Nc
Connelsville, Feb. IS, 1872, and
passed away at her home in Malta,
Thursday, Aug. %, 1910, aged 68
years, six months and nine days.
In the second year of the Civil war,
Mrs Rothrock and four older chill
dren came from Pennsylvania to
McConnelsville, where her father
Thomas Irwin had previously set
tied. At this time Mr.. Rothrock
was serving with the Union forces
in the war. At the close of the war
he joined his family in McConnels-
vile, and they have since that time
resided in this community. The
mother, father and two sisters,
Jennie MRS. Frank Miller), Mary,
(Mrs. Asbury T. Risen), three
brothers, Irwin, James and William,
preceded her in death. Mrs. Tor
bert was graduated from the Malta
high school, with the class of 1889.
She was united in marriage with
Charles Robert Torbert, Sept. 8,
1896. Her husband preceded her
in death by 26 years, passing away
April A, 1914.
When a young girl she became
mem bers of the Malta Methodist
church, later transferring her mem
bership to the Gaysport Methodist
church, where the Torbert family
lived until 1912, at which time they
moved to Malta. Mrs. Torbert is
survived by her three children, Te-
resa of the home; Frances (Mrs.
Donald L. Buchanan) of Marietta,
and Donald r., of Minneapolis,
Mimi; one sister, Mrs. Belle Sned-
eker, of Malta, and by a number of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services, in charge of
Rev. Paul l. Wachs, of GAINESVILLE,
were held at the home Sunday,
August 25, at 2 o'clock Interment
was in the McConnelsville cemetery.
Rev. Wachs took as his theme, Ga
latians 6:9, LET us not be weary in
we'll doing: for in due season we
shall reap, if we faint not"
Those from out of town who at
tended the funeral services were
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dockray of
GAINESVILLE; Harold Rothrock of
Reynoldsburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
w. Buchanan of Waterford, and
Miss Elizabeth Bruehlman. T. C.
Wilson and John McElroy OF Co
iumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
HAS STATE FAIR PASS
OF 65 YEARS AGO

George w. Partesius, of this
place, has in his possession, a pass
to the state fair he received 65
years ago. That year he had a
stand at the state fair, and also at
tended many other fairs in this
state and Indiana. Among the
places he was at was Rushville
Ind, the home of Wendell Willkie.
State fair officials have been here
trying to get Mr.. Partesius to let
them have his 65 year old pass, and
have offered as an inducement to
make him an honored guest at the
fair the entire week, with all ex-
penses paid. Mr.. Partesius does not
feel able to accept the offer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
F. r. A. BOYS TAKE PRIZES
AT STATE FAIR

Malta a-McConnelsville F. r. A.
i boys received one grand champion
ship and three first prizes at the
state fair. Dana Ellis received 1st
place and grand championship on
his yearling ram; Carl Richardson
received 1st place on ram lamb;
Carlos Hancher received 1st place
in Irish Cobbler potatoes In the
sheep classes 16 sheep were taken
to the fair and all Is placed This
speaks very well for our boys in a
state show. In the eve lamb class
of 20 entries, Eldon Greer was 3rd
and 14th; Carl Richardson, 4th and
18th. Ram lamb class with % en-
tries, Carl Richardson was 1st and
18th; Eldon Greer 9Th and 10Th.
Yearling eve class with 26 entries,
Dana Ellis was End; Carl Richard
son, 4th and 9Th; Eldon Greer, 7th;
Oscar Roberts, 18th. Yearling ram
class, 26 entries, Dana Ellis was 1st,
and also grand champion ram of the
F. F. A. show; Eldon Greer, 3rd
and 11th. In the fine wool fleece
exhibit, Eldon Greer placed 3rd;
Carl Richardson, 5th. In the Irish
CObbler potato show, Carlos Hanch-
er placed 1st; Herbert Woodburn,
18th; Eugene Shaver 7th on any
other variety; Carl Richardson, 18th
on Rural Russetts; Edgar Little, jr.,
7th on one peck of shelled hybrid
corn.
New Hampshire pullet class, Ell
don Greer, 7th and Sth; Edgar Lit
tie, jr., 18th and 18th. 1910 F. F.
A. tour pictures placed 3rd; Carl
Richardson livestock program pic
lures, 3rd; Eldon Greer, livestock
program pictures, 4th. Wool judg-
ing contest for E. F. A. and All
club will be reported later In the
wool judging contest Donald Rich
ardson won 4th; Carl Richardson,
7th.
Morgan Sheep 4-H Club Wins Grand
Championship In All Classes
The boys won IS of the 40 places
offered in the All classes for Me-
rino sheep. This makes. a fine show
ing for Morgan sheep club. The
individual placings are as follows:
Yearling ram class, Roy Harper, 1st
place and grand champion of the
All show; Russell Trainer, 3rd;
Herbert Buchanan, 9Th; Burdette
Ham. 10th. Ram lamb class, Rus
sell Trainer, 4th and 7th Albert
Hall, 9Th; Herbert Buchanan, 8th;
Floyd Spencer, 9TH Roy Harper,
10th. Yearling eve class, Burdette
Ham, 4th and 8th; Floyd Spencer, |
9th. Eve lamb class. Russell Train |
er 3rd; Kenneth Daley, Sth; My
ron Smith, 9th; Burdette Ham, !
10th. Everett Reeds Southdown |
yearling eve was 5th, and an Aber- |
dene Angus heifer 5th.-Fred Par |
miter Club Leader
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
MRS. LYDIE COULTER DIES

Mrs. Lydia M. Coulter, "a, died
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Lawrence Hambel, of Crooksville,
following lingering illness. She
was the widow of Ira E. Coulter.
The deceased was a member of the
Lewis Church of Christ. Surviving
are two sons, Orval Coulter of New
Lexington, and Alvin Coulter of
Roseville; daughter, at whose
home she died, and a brother, E. A..
Headley of Columbus, and seven
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at the Mountville
Methodist church, with Rev. Paul
Ertel of Crooksville, officiating In
terment was in the church ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
ON NON-SUPPORT CHARGE

Sheriff L. B. Adrean and Pros
ecuting Attorney Emmett Abel re-
turned last night from Olathe,
Kan, where they went after John
Lambert, formerly of this county
who is wanted here on a non-sup-
port charge. He was found guilty
about two years ago, and up until
recently his whereabouts were un-
known to local officials. The Off
cials left here Saturday and were
delayed in returning with Lambert,
due to the fact that he fought ex-
tradition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
MISS EFF'IE F.. GREGG DIES
AT CROOKSVILLE

Miss Effie F. Gregg, 73, passed
away at her home in Crooksville,
Sunday, following long illness.
The immediate cause of death was
paralysis, having suffered a stroke
Thursday. The deceased was born
at Triadelphia, where she spent
much of her life. Her parents were
the late George and Amanda Hol-
lingshead Gregg. Some years ago
she left Morgan county, moving
first to GAINESVILLE, later to Dillon
Falls, where she resided for some
years, and about year ago moved
to Crooksville. She was member
of the Methodist church. Surviving
are three brothers,. H., and B.
A Gregg, of Crooksville, and F. w.
Gregg, GAINESVILLE. j. E. Cowan
and H. w Cowan of the twin cities
are nephews. One brother, Elmoro
j. Gregg, and sister, Mrs. Laura
E. Cowan, late of Malta, were sis
ters of the deceased.
Funeral services were held at the
CrOoksville Methodist church, Tues
day afternoon. Interment was made
in Woodlawn cemetery, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
SAIL FOR HAWAII

Mrs. Letitia Perkins and sister
Mrs. Mary Price and her son-in-law,
Charles Hivnor, left Saturday morn
ing for Fort Dix, N. j., for visit
with the formers son, Robert Perk-
ins, U. S. army, upon receiving word
that the company of which he is
member would leave for Hawaii this
week James Mcbride of this place
is member of the same company,
and he also enjoyed seeing friends
from his home town. Mrs. Perkins
and sister and Mr. Hivnor returned
home Tuesday, and on Wednesday
noon the boys, with a company of
622, sailed on the Liner Republic
for Hawaii, where they will be sta
toned for two years. The boys are
satisfied and happy though confess
ed to a little home sickness, at
times
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
MARJORIE SMITH EMPLOYED

The M. & M. school board last
evening employed Miss Marjorie
Smith, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Smith, of Malta, as teacher in
McConnelsville grade, made vacant
by the resignation Of Mrs. Glenna
Ray Ford. The placement of Miss
Smith was left to Superintendent
Turner. Miss Smith has had three
years college work at o. U.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
CHESTER REED AND SONS TO
HAVE SALE SEPT. II

Chester Reed & Sons of East
Bloom will have a public sale at
their place, "Pioneer Farm" Tues
day, Sept. II. They will sell 48 head
of registered and high grade Angus
cattle; also some purebred cattle;
horses, hogs, and some farm ma
chinery. The sale of machinery
hogs, horses, ETC., will begin at
1890 sharp, and the cattle sale at
/ p. m. Lunch will be served on
the grounds. Watch for sale bills,
also for more complete notice of the
sale which will be published in this
paper. The Reeds are changing
their method of farming. This sea-
son they have not produced suffi
cient feed to winter their fine blood
ed stock in the proper manner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
no ENTER o. S. U.

Maurice Archer, ,jr., of this place
expects to enter 0. s. U. this fall,
as student in liberal arts. He will
have position in the postoffice on
the college campus. Warren Cor
dray, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ode Cor
dray, near Malta, has enrolled in
the agriculture department. Both
graduated last spring from M. & NJ.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
VISIT AT ELKIN, N. c.

Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Finley of this
place, and their son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Finley
of Deerfield township, returned
Tuesday from few days visit at
Elkin, N. c., with Miss Hazel Fin
ley, who is dietitian in hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29

The telephone employees of this
place, Chesterhill, Pennsville. Stock
port, Morganville and Bartlett, and
their families, held their annual pic
mic last Thursday afternoon at
Buckeye Lake park. More than so
were present Miss Maxine Roberts
of this place won second place in
the elimination beauty contest of
telephone employees in the Miss
Buckeye state contest, and she won
the third place in the finals.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29

Ernest Kincaid, of Malta, was
taken to White Cross hospital, Mon
day, for X-ray examination and
may undergo an operation. Kincaid
suffered bad injury to his back a
number of months ago, but had
slowly improved until he was able
to be out and about, but recently
became worse.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-08-29
WITH ROTARIANS

DIR. Rogers d. Rusk of the de-
partment of physics, Mt. Holyoke
college, South Hadley, Mass, who
has been visiting here with his
mother, Mrs. Annie r. Rusk, was
the guest speaker at the regular
meeting of the Rotarians, Friday
night, at the Malta hotel.