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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
IN MORGAN COUNTY

Thinking the people of Morgan
county might be interested in know
ing how and in what ways the coun-
ty has been instrumental in war re-
lief, membership roll call and aid
to Great Britain in the defense pro-
gram submit the following ar
ticle:
Since there has been no report In
the county papers recently, let's go
back to the drive last June. Very
able solicitors canvassed the coun-
ty and collected contributions
amounting to $9O6.25. Fifteen. per-
cent of this amount was retained
for the chapters use; quota OF
knitting was accepted and sent for
foreign relief. Then with the ad-
vent of Armistice day the annual
membership roll call began and con-
tinued until Nov. 80. During THIS
time more solicitors were asked TO
serve again and the result or It's
drive was as follows: 5O2 annual
members, $502; seven contributing
members, $35; contributions less
than 81, $17O6; gifts, $24.5O; to-
tai collection, $578.56.
One collection is worthy OF spe-
cial mention. A check for $2l was
received from the chaplain of Camp
Shelby, Miss being 21 81 member
ships from our Guards stationed
there. We know the pay of our
soldiers isn't very much in return
for their service to our country, ana
it meant sacrifice on their part, no
doubt, to give the amount sent.
Some chapters present their boys
with small gifts such as pencils or
stationery. Why shouldn't we be
grateful in some way?
At meeting of the A. r. G. ex-
ecutive committee our field repro
sentative Daniel Green was present
and by unanimous vote quota OF
sewing and knitting was accepted
The sewing quota consisted OF ID
women's wooden dresses; 70 girls,
dresses; 80 boys shirts; Is bed
shirts; 20 operating gowns; SO lay
cites. The knitting quota was 10
mems sweaters; Is women's sweat
ers: 60 children's sweaters; 80 baby
caps. one for each layette.
The materials of the very best
quality were sent at the government
expense from the manufacturing
mills OF the south for cotton and
east for woolens The people OF the
county were asked to sew or KNIT
and all responded splendidiy for
which we sincerely express our
thanks to each, individually, also Or
ganizations, the oranges ladies'
clubs, Sunday schools and every one
who helped pack and get the quilts
ready for shipment. Last week a
part of the quota was started on
first lap of the way-fifty layettes,
Is dresses, 80 boys shirts and 10
bed shirts; the rest will be sent
soon.
We all know the war isn't over.
The need is so great, so the oH1ciais
Of the Red Cross are making TINS
appeal to the people Of Morgan
county, to offer their services in the
near future as they have in the
past and let each help win the war
by his or her bit here, and keeping
the war, if it must be, overseas.
Sacrificing our time here will mean
so much over there.-Mary HAM
mond. Red Cross Secretary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
GEORGE w. STAHL DIES

George w. Stahl, II. Of Zanes-
vile, died Wednesday night of last
week in a Columbus hospital, fol-
lowing an illness. He was son of
the late Holmes (tLucky") Stahl,
and wife, and was native of this
county. For the past 20 years he
had made GAINESVILLE his home. Sur
viving are his wife, Jennie Stahl;
two daughters, Mrs. Leila Waters,
GAINESVILLE route, and Mrs. Arveda
Lee, Coshocton; two brothers, John
Stahl and Jefferson Stahl, both of
Zanesville; two sisters, Mrs. Irene
Snider, Gallon, and Mrs. Lizzie
Galigher, GAINESVILLE, and two grand
children.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock at the
Dean funeral home, GAINESVILLE, with
interment in the Greenwood ceme-
terry, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
GEORGE X. CARR TENDERED
FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT

George E. Carr, who in 1890
rendered his resignation as super
intendent of M. & M schools, aft
ter having served in that capacity
here for seven years to accept the
superintendency of the Logan city
schools, has been rendered a five
year contract by the Logan board
Of education. Speaking of the
achievements of Mr. Carr, the Lo-
gan newspaper states:
1.-TWO years after Carr came to
Logan the large addition to the high
school building was started; in
1888 high school enrolment was in
creased 40 percent by the merger
of Haydenville and Marion township
high schools with Logan Other i'm
provements and enlargements effect
ed during the past 10 years through
cooperation of the superintendent
and the board include the football
stadium, the municipal swimming
pool and the enlargement of play
ground facilities and the building OF
auditorium gymnasiums at East and
West grade schools. All have been
completed without the issuing OF
bonds, and it is pointed out that
within the next year the schools
will be debt-free.
In a report made following a re-
cent visit to Logan, L. l.. Louthian,
state high school supervisor, says
The city of Logan is clearly one of
the strong systems in this state 1t
has definitely distinctive leader
ship
Mr.. Carr is a son of the late B
A. Carr, at one time county com
missioner. His mother has resided
with him since the death of his
wife, Eva Dougan Carr, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Dougan, of
Pennsville. He graduated from the
local high school.
Mr.. Carr holds degrees from
Ohio university and Ohio State uni
versity. He is a member of the Lo-
gan Rotary club, the Hooking Coun-
Ity Selective Service Board, the
Chamber Of Commerce and the Off
cial board of the Methodist church
He is a member of the state board
of school examiners, is secretary O
the Southeastern Ohio Education as
sociation, is listed in Who's Who in
Education and is an active Boy
Scout worker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
JAMES FOX PROPERTY
DAMAGED BY FIRE

The James Fox property on Lib
erty street opposite the Presbyte-
rian church, occupied by Kenneth
Kimble and family, was badly dam
aged by fire Saturday evening, and
had it not been for the prompt work
of the fire department, the building
would have been consumed No one
was at home when the fire was dis
covered-Mr Kimble was about his
work at the local Kroger store, and
his wife and children were at the
picture show in the opera house.
1t was discovered about o'clock.
The blaze which originated from a
defective fiue, started in the up
stairs and attic, and the inside Of
the attic was all ablaze when dis
covered. Fire also burned hole
in the flooring and dropped through
starting a fire in chair in the
room on the first floor. While some
of the furniture was removed, the
smoke and water did much damage
to furnishings and clothing.
Mr.. Kimble and family who are
most estimable young people, seem
to have more than their share OF
ill luck. They both were very ill
for several weeks, and had just re-
Gently recovered: A few years ago,
while residing in Malta, they had
fire in their home which did con-
damage. Mr.. Fox carried
insurance on the property, and Mr..
had his household goods in
sured. Workmen are busy repair
ing the damage.
Othor E,iro Calls
The fremen have been very busy
fire calls. Last Friday
they helped extinguish a bad grass
fire near the sanatorium, and Sun
day afternoon were called to put
out grass fire on the north river
road, which was near several cot
tages.
Wednesday about one o'clock the
fremen assisted in putting out
grass fire on Malta hill, near the
reservoir of Brown Manly Plow
No damage was done.
Later On in the afternoon they re-
sponded to call for aid, near Por-
where grass fire had
started on the Sidwell farm, and
spread to other places 1t burned
over about 100 acres, but no par
ticular damage was done.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
JESSE WILLIAMS SPOILS
FAKER'S SCHEME

Jesse Williams of pennsvilie
spoiled a fakers scheme, 10 obtain
money with which he later confess
ed was to be used to purchase Ii
cense plates. Monday young man
looking the part of want aud des~
pair, started to pass "paper' in
Pennsville for money, which he said
was for members of his family
whom were badly in need He had
obtained some money and then
called at the wrong place-the Jes-
Sc Williams residence He was met
at the door by Mrs. Williams, who
was touched by the appearance and
story and was about to give him
money. Her husband who was -.uns
stairs dressing getting ready to go
away, hearing the conversation,
"smelled a mouse He called to
his wife not to give any money, un-
til he looked into it.
Williams went down stairs in his
barefeet and began questioning the
stranger, who pretended to be bad
ly crippled. and said he lost the
use of his arm in an accident, and
the injury had also caused a par
tial loss Of his speech. Mr. Will
liams started an investigation-and
to make long story short discov
cred that there was nothing wrong
with his speech-nOr his arm. The
intruder started to run when Mr..
Williams threatened to call the
sheriff. Mr.. Williams gave him
chase in his barefeet, and later
jumped into his machine and sue
ceeded in capturing him. He confess
ed that he was playing a racket,
that he wanted the money to pur-
chase auto tags. He had parked
his machine at the edge of Penns-
vile. He begged SO hard and long
that Mr.. Williams finally let him
go without calling officials, after he
had given every assurance that he
would never attempt such trick
again.
P. S.:-If others would go to the
pains to investigate as did Mr.. Will
liams, there would be fewer of the
would make-believe hard luck solici-
tors around.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
DIES AT YOUNG HICKORY


William Jones, 76, died Monday
morning at the home of his son,
Charles Jones, at Young Hickory
Death was due to complications,
following long illness. His wife
died in 1888, since which time the
deceased had made his home with
his children. He leaves six sons,
Everett Jones of Spratt; BENJAMIN
of GAINESVILLE; Roy Of Philo; Emil of
Waterloo, Ia; Franz Of GAINESVILLE,
and Charles Jones; three daughters,
Mrs. Mae Somers of Akron; Mrs
Kathryn Mossman, Pittsburgh, Pa !;
and Mrs. George Wilson of Zanes-
Vile. The deceased was a member
Of the Ark Spring Baptist church
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday forenoon at IL o'click, with
burial in the churchyard cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
WORK BEGUN ON STREET
IMPROVEMENT HERE

The WPA street project of this
place. began Wednesday on South
Eighth street Approximately SO
men will be employed with G.. G. Nc
Kay as supervisor. In all better than
20 blocks Of street will be improv-
ed, which will require much Of the
summer to complete. When finish
ed practically every street here will
have been improved. The entire
contract calls for more than $780,
900.
The beginning of the street prof.
ect here will not interfere in any
way with the Malta street project
which is well under way. Lewis Dill
lon, of Malta, is chief inspector on
both projects.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
EDWARD NELSON VERY I'LL

Edward Nelson, 81, OF Crooks
Vile, is in very critical condition.
About three years ago while work
ing in a pottery he had his wrist
badly lacerated. Doctors tried to
save his hand, and avoid amputa-
tion. However 1t has developed
that It would have been far better
for him to have lost his hand. since
complications set In, and his case
seems hopeless. He Is . son of the
late sWilk" Nelson and was born
At Deaxertown. His mother before
marriage VS. Mary Gordon. half
sister of Postmaster Harry w. Cor
Aoa.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
AUTO PLATES SALE ABOUT
SAME AS YEAR AGO

Iver Robinson, deputy registrar Of
motor vehicles for this county re-
ports that at the close of the day,
March 81, 1903 license plates had
been sold at his office. Up until
Saturday the sale had Jagged, but
on that day 100 plates We're sold
and on Monday, ITS, which brought
the total sales up to practically the
same as that of a year ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
CLARENCE A. BUSH DIES
NEAR DEAVERTOWN

Clarence A. Bush, we'll known
farmer, near Deavertown, died last
evening about nine O'Clock, from a
gun shot wound, said to have been
self-inflicted. His death occurred
in the living room of his home. He
had not been in good health for sew
eral months. Mr. Bush was a mem
ber of the Jerusalem Lutheran
church, York township, and of Dea-
vertown grange. He is survived by
his wife, Myrtle Dickson Bush; one
son, Leroy; two daughters, Mabelle
and Mary Elizabeth, all of the home,
and his father, Charles Bush, of
Lancaster.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
FRED RAY ON BOARD OF ELEC-
TRIO COOPERATIVE, INC.

The Guernsey-Muskingum Elec-
trio Cooperative, Inc, has reelected
Paul illegal, Norwich route one as
president; r. P. Moore, Cambridge
route six, vice pres; l. E. Hedge,
Cumberland route two, secretary
treasurer. Fred Ray of Bristol
township and Foster Scott of Cum
berland were elected to the board
of directors. The newest project of
the cooperative calls for the con-
struction of 155 miles of power
line, at the expenditure Of $4,000.
Since its inception two years ago
the cooperative has received federal
grants amounting to more than ST.
100000, and some $500 farm fam
lilies in Muskingum, Guernsey, No
BILE, Tuscarawas and Morgan coun-
ties have received electricity in
their homes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
C. I. O. COMMITTEE TO MEET
WITH DIRECTORS

A committee of the newly organ
lied G. I. O. met Friday evening
with the manager of the Brown
Manly Plow company. However
nothing was done, since 1t was
pointed out that it would be neces-
sary to have the directors Of the
company act upon any C.. I. O. prop
osition. A meeting of the G. /. O.
and the directors will likely be held
today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
SISTER OF MISS HAZEL
BELL DIES

Miss Catherine Bell, sister of
Miss Hazel Bell, teacher in M. & M.
high school, passed away at her
here in GAINESVILLE, following long
illness with arthritis and complica-
tions.
The deceased was former school
teacher and was member OF the
Eastern Star, and the Presbyte-
rian church. In addition to the sis
ter named, she leaves two brothers,
George F. Bell and James F. Bell,
both of GAINESVILLE. Funeral az
rangements are incomplete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
CAR BURNS

While returning to his home in
East Bloom, Wilbur Gibeaut had his
auto destroyed by fire Saturday
morning, which it is believed start
ed from a short circuit. Gibeaut is
employed with the Jones Coal COM
pany, GAINESVILLE, as night truck
driver. The accident occurred on
route 376 near the Dalton Gibeaut
home. Gibeaut. escaped uninjured.
but the machine, was destroyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
CLARK-SHOWALTER RITES

Howard Martin Clark of Beverly
route two, son of Graham and Aggie
Martin Clark, and Miss Georgia
Opal Showalter, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Showalter Of this place
were united in marriage Monday aft,
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock by L.. N
Seaman. J. p. The ceremony tool
place in the mayors office,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
f. Il. KRAPS ILL

F. B. Kraps of the Kraps & Betz
store, has been quite ill 1T lis home
the past week, with an infection.
caused from a carbuncIe While
somewhat improved, he still is af-
flicted with boils, causing compii-
cations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
MONTH OF MARCH WAS
COLD AND DRY

The total rainfall for the month
of March was but 104 of an inch
way below the average for March.
The temperature throughout the
month was cold. Rainfall for both
February and March was but 1.61
Of an inch. Only .02 of an inch fell
the past week. Daily temperatures
as furnished by Clifford Hupp. Off
cial local weather observer, follow:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
CLERVILIE TAYLOR AT
CAMP GRANT, HLIONIS

Clerville Taylor, who left last
week for years military training,
has been assigned to medical re-
placement center, Camp Grant, Illi-
nois. according to word received by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs Glen Tay-
lOr, Of Portersville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
Deaths Toll

March ~ to April 8, 1941

March ~ to April 8, 1041
John HivnOr, GAINESVILLE.
George w. Stahl, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Howard Alexander, N. Concord
Mrs. George A. Silvey, Bishopville.
Mrs. Mide Ellis. McConnelsville.
William Jones, Young Hickory.
Guy T. ,Pettet, New Lexington.
J. D. Rex, Reinersville.
G.. Ellis Moore, Cambridge.
Grover C. Gilbert, Bristol Twp.
Miss Catherine Bell, Zaresville.
Clarence Bush Cr00ksville Rt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT


No motion for new trial having
been filed in the case of Bertha
Wampler VS. Walter Lawrence, as
administrator of estate of Charles
Yarnell, deceased, judgment on ver-
dict, and costs assessed against
plaintiff.
Divorce Action
Maurice L. Weiner files action for
divorce against Betty Weiner, on
grounds of gross neglect of duty
They were married jim 1925, and
have six children, ranging in age
from II to five years. Plaintiff says
defendant left him. in January,
1941, and took the youngest child
with her to Columbus and has stay
ed away ever since; that she came
back March 28 and took four other
of the children with her; gathered
up nearly all the furniture, canped
food supplies, clothing, etc, in and
about the house and took them to
Columbus. Plaintiff AYERS conduct
of defendant is without cause or
reason and wholly her fault; that
for some time back she became dis
satisfied with living on farm and
attempted to prevail upon plaintiff
to leave his work and remove to
Columbus and upon his refusal to
do so, she became dissatisfied nerv-
Gus and irritable. Plaintiff says he
has provided defendant with a
large nine room house and sufficient
food and clothing for her and the
family; that he is regularly en-
ployed and earns fair wages, and
has turned the most of it over to
plaintiff for her support and sup
port of the children. He states that
defendant has advised him that she
was through with him, and would
not live any longer with him. He
says she has not returned or allow
ed the children or any of them to
return He asks for divorce, Gus
tody of minor children, and that
property rights be adjusted.
A pre-trial hearing was had We'd
nesday on the case of Blackmer VS.
Wallace for criminal assault 1t is
possible the case will be dismissed.
A pre-trial was also had in the case
of Manita Bozman VS.. E. r. Oglevee
ct al, to contest will of H. H.
Oglevee, deceased.
The case of Waller e Spies Mill
ing Corp, ST. Louis, Mo-, VS. NJ F.
Steward, d.b.a, Homestead Bakery,
for money, is set for hearing Thurs
day, April 10.
PROBATE COURT
Authority to transfer real estate
Of the late Corintha Whipple, one
fourth each to Ella Cosgrave. J. C.
Whipple and Everett w. Whipple,
sister and brothers, and to Maude
B. Cochran and Georgia B. Herzer,
nieces, each one-eighth.
In the matter of the estate of AL
ice E. Phelps, deceased, authority to
transfer real estate to Daniel II.
Phelps, husband, to whom it all
passes.
Inheritance tax il. the sum OF
$11343 is found due in the estate OF
Ada F. Parkins, deceased Gross
value of estate is $7,845.19, COM
posed of personally, $6,645.19; real
estate, $1,000; debts and cost of ad
ministration, $5,O76.52. Successor
to estate, Loul M. Wright, to whom
the balance, $2,26S67 passes.
Estate of Alice f. Phelps, deceas-
ed, is not subject to inheritance tax
Continued on page four,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03
MANY LIST PERSONAL
PROPERTY

To date. 2,I6O taxpayers made
personal property returns, with the
county auditor. Most all listed on
time, hut there were 4 few who
tailed To get under the wire. More
persons made returns this year than
last.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. e. X. Harrop. OF
Columbus, visited the week end In
Malta with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Harris. e
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-19

Martin, with Bing occasionally
playing the clarinet Brian DON
levy contributes few trumpet
solos. Jack Teagarden. famous or
ohestra leader and noted trombon-
ist, plays several solos also.
Sharing the bill Is Charles Bick-
ford and Evelyn Ankers In Bur
ma Convoy"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-19
Arena Changes
Skating Hours

To give local skaters plenty OF
time to enjoy both their Thanks
giving dinners and round Of ice
skating on the holiday, two after
noon sessions have been arranged
for Thursday of this week. For
early diners the 2:so to 4:S0 ses-
sion will be ideal and for those who
want TO enjoy traditional late
afternoon family dinner, the IL to
2 80 session has been scheduled.
Manager Denny Edge has also
announced that hereafter the Ia
coma Junior Figure Skating Club
would have from 9 a. m. till 10
a. m, Saturdays as their special
time. and as an extra treat for
the budding Sonjas. they can skate
through from 10 to IL noon each
Saturday at no extra cost. Pat
Greenup heads the Juniors this
year.
Friday nights have been set
aside as High School Night for all
Pierce County High School groups
to enjoy as their special weekly
session. Manager Edge also an
nounced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-19


Photographed in teohnicolor, the
world famous love story comes 10
the screen with a rich musical
score BY Herbert stothart as wen
as an sll-stsr cast including Ian
Hunter. Patrick oMoore, Frances
Robinson and little Jackie Homer.
Written by Jane Cowl and Jane
Murfin, "smilin' Through" tells OF
an immortal love which not even
death can kill. Not even the death
Of his sweetheart at the hands of
a Jealous sutton on the eve of their
wedding can make Sir John Car
teret forget the lovely Moonyean.
Miss Macdonald il seen as both
Moonyean and Kathleen. while
Aherne plays Sir John Carteret
and Gene Raymond Jeremy and
Kenneth Wayne Norma Shearer
co-starred with Leslie Howard in
an ealSer version of the story in
1882.
Nine familiar tunes and old
fashioned ballads are sung by Miss
Macdonald.
Al the Music Box companion
feature. "Whistling In the Dark
takes over the screen. Starring
Red Shelton, Conrad Veidt and
Ann Rutherford. the film promises
to be a spine-chilling comedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-19
Famous Love Story Stars
Jeanette Macdonald in Lead
Comedion Red Shelton Featured in the
Companion Film. ''Whistling in the Mark

Teamed together for the first time the screen eane
Macdonald and Gene Raymond play the sweethears Oh inc
immortal "Smn' Through" also starring Brian Aherne'
Wednesday the Music BOX tnealeT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-19

cANEO-Bels Lusosi In The Devil
Bat" also Bob Hope in Thanks
for the Memory"
ers present 'Pettieoat Fever. cur
tain NJ s:i5.
RETURN SHOWING
BEVERLY --Dorothy IAmour in "Aio-
ma OF the South seas" also Guy
kibbee In "soattergood Meets
Broadway"
CAff1OI--Mickey Rooney in Andy
Hardys Private Secrt tary. al<o
Robert Young in "Florian"
COMMUNITY - Dennis Morgan In
Kisses for Breakfast" also Basil
Rathbone In The Black Cat"
KAY sTHEET-Bette Davis In THE
Bride Came C o D" also Guy