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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18

will be acceptable under the chang
ed standards, this varicocele condi-
ton to be corrected, if the condi-
tion is painful, at the Naval Train
ing Stations to which the new re-
cruits are sent. Hydrocele, another
defect that formerly ruled out nu-
erous applicants, will be corrected,
if necessary, after enlistees arrive
at Training Stations. Applicants
suffering from hernia will be ac-
cepted provided their /. Q.'s are Is
or better. Recruits suffering from
hernia will be treated at the Train
ing Stations and will be enrolled
for schooling during their periods
of convalescence.
Other physical defects which for
merly prevented men from being
accepted as recruits, but which now
are waived, are seasonal hay fever;
correctable nasal deformities or
nasal deformities of such a degree
as not to interfere with duty; un-
dernourished and underdeveloped
applicants, providing the condition
is not due to organic diseases; and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
HEALTH OF AMERICAN YOUTH

The percentage of army selectees
| rejected for physical reasons has
| been the cause of considerable
| alarm in some circles Commenta-
| tors have compared this percentage
| with that prevailing in World war
! one and have drawn the conclusion
that the health of American youth
has gone downhill during the inter-
vening twenty odd years.
Here is case where statistical
comparisons alone provide a false
picture of actual conditions. For
the draft Of World war one and the
selective service act of 1911 were
based on very different principles.
In 1917, when the draft law was
passed, we were at war. The Allies,
faced with defeat, were pleading
for men. We were faced with the
necessity of building a gigantic con-
script army in very brief period OF
time Only men who were obvious
ly unfit were rejected. Almost any
man who could do work of any kind
was accepted and given uniform.
Compare that with the present
day. We were not at war when the
selective service act was passed.
The army had an abundance OF
time to build it's forces. Army pol
icy, as reflected in the act, has been
to create an army which, from the
physical standpoint, will be finer
than anything ever imagined. The
physical and mental capacities Of
men trained for mechanized, high
ly-involved modern warfare must
be far higher than were needed for
the mass land warfare of World
war one. In short, this time the
army has taken only the cream of
the crop, where before it took all
the crop.
There is still another important
factor involved. Diagnostic tech
nique and facilities have been i'm
mensely improved since World war
one-thanks to the medical profess
sion. The doctor of today discov-
ers physical defects that the doctor
of 1917 could never find. That in
itself accounts for considerable
percentage of the reflections.
The truth is that American youth
was never healthier. And American
doctors can be given credit for this
| condition. The fact that only the
| finest specimens are now taken for
| army service is a reason for conf
dence in the army, not alarm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
NEW ERA CLUB

Christmas decorations, poinset-
tias, pine-branches and candles
made the home Of Mrs. Cora Mercer
very attractive place on Monday
evening, when the New Era club
met there for their annual Christ
mas meeting.
This meeting had been announc-
ed for the home of the late Miss
useful member of the club. AS a
member of this years executive
committee, Miss Wells had helped
plan the meeting and had remark
ed to her co-workers. Mrs Geo.
Lowell and Mrs. Frank Gray, that
'This year we will hold our meet
ing and plan it according to the US
ual club traditions" A tone of
sadness and a sense of loss pervad-
ed the evening, and Mrs. Anna Rusk
paid Miss Wells a beautiful trib-
ute, stressing her interest in and
usefulness to the community; and
her worth as a real womanly wom-
an, of high ideals; her excellence as
a teacher and her unbounding in
terest in her pupils and all young
people; her loyalty and service to
her family, and friends Several
others present also paid tribute to
Miss Wells.
Mrs Stella Durbin, club presi-
dent, presided over the meeting,
and at Z o'clock delicious and
bountiful covered dish dinner was
enjoyed, the guests being seated at
small tables. Following the dinner
a program was enjoyed. In the alb
sence Of Mrs. Katherine McKeown,
the leader, Mrs. G.. M. Scott had the
program. She read Bob Cratchitt's
Christmas Dinner" by Charles
Dickens; gave review of a Christ
| mas story by Booth Harrington,
| and read several Edgar Guest
poems. Mrs. Lowell and Miss Kate
Stanton gave three two-piano num-
bers, "When Shadows Fall" "Tea
for Two" and "The Flatterer," by
Chaminade. Mrs. Lowell also play
ed a beautiful transcription on
Franz Guber's "Silent Night"
A gift exchange was enjoyed and
the whole evening was one of de-
light. Twenty-three members were
present and Mrs. Stevens of Ma
| rietta was a guest. The club will
meet on January 6, 1912, with Mrs
Frank Coulson, who has charge ot
the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
NAVY MODIFIES PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS

A relaxation of physical stand
ards for enlistments in the U. S.
Navy and the Naval Reserve has
been announced by the Navy De-
partment. In commenting on this
action, the Navy Department an
nouncement stated that numerous
men who in past months have
sought to enlist and have been re-
jected on the basis of minor physi-
cal defects will, because of the mod
ification of physical standards, be
encouraged to re-apply for enlist
ment in either the regular Navy or
the Naval Reserve for the duration
of the emergency
The Navy Department has re-
quested that any person knowing of
young men who had been barred
from enlistment in the Navy or the
Naval Reserve because of minor
physical reasons should bring this
modification in physical require
ments to the attention of these
young men.
Applicants with varicose veins
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18

minor surgical defects which can
be corrected within a month. Ap-
plicants who possess Is natural
serviceable teeth, with at least two
molars in functional occlusion and
not more than four incisors miss
ing, will be acceptable. Dental
treatment will be given at the
Training Stations.
Any applicant who has been re-
jected because of any of the de-
fects noted above is urged to re-
apply for enlistment in the Navy or
Naval Reserve Immediately.
All applicants accepted with de-
fects requiring correction will be
hospitalized After correction OF
these defects recruits will be re-
turned to their Training Stations at
the earliest practicable time.
These modified physical stand
ards will apply for all applicants
for enlistment in either the regular
Navy or the Naval Reserve with the
exception of applicants for enlist
ment in classes for prospective COM
misSiOning
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Stockport Route Two

There will be a Christmas enter
tainment at Mt. Oliyet church Mon
day evening, Dec. %.
Members of East Windsor grange
will meet at the grange hall Tues
day evening, Dec. %. There will
be Christmas program, tree and
exchange of gifts.
Sergeant Dale Mummey of Camp
Shelby, Miss, is visiting his faith
er, Grant Mummey, and other rel
atives.
Paul Bebout who left eighteen
months ago, with the CCC for
Rupert, Ida, and later has been en-
ployed in Oshkosh, Wis, arrived
here last week to visit at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Bebout
Friday afternoon the following
men chopped and sawed wood for
Emmett Watson who has been in i'll
health: Henry, F. L., Grant and
Edgar Mummey, J. o. Pettibone,
Willis and Otto Young, Emmett
Bole, c. M. and Burl Leonard, Eli
and Jesse Robinson, R. D. Daugh-
erty, l.. M. and Sheldon Ryan, Ber-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Presbyterian Churches

McConnelsville: Sunday school al
$3.50. Daryl Daniel, superintendent
Worship service, 10:3O. Christmas
service Christmas entertainment
will be held this Sunday, Dec. FL
in the church, at 1880. Everybody
is invited to attend.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
10 a. m. Albert Lee Sherman, SUI
perintendent. Prayer meeting at
IL a. M, after Sunday school. Mis-
sionary meets Wednesday, all day
at Miss Berdella Henderson's home
Bristol church Christmas program
will be held in the church Monday,
Dec. %, at 7:30 p. m. All are in
vited to attend.
Deerfeld: Sunday school at 10 a
m. E. 1. Price, uperintendent
Worship service at p. m. We will
have Christmas service. Let's
have a full attendance of the choir
with Christmas music.-Chas. j
Caller, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18

nard Hanson, Graham. Cooper and
Carl Rippey. The wood was fur
nished by Vernard Hindman an6
was cut on his farm. Mr.. and Mrs
Watson wish to thank them and ap-
preciate their kindness.
Mrs. Walter Rollison and Mrs
Herchel Dingey have returned home
from visit at Rural Dale.
Mrs. Eliza Hanson Of Akron is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Martha Locke has returned
home from visit with friends at
CrOoksville.
Mrs. Anna Phillips continues to
show improvement, being able to
sit up some.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Main Street Church of Christ

$50, unified service beginning
with a period Of worship, followed
by the sermon by the pastor The
theme will be "Why Jesus Came
The Lords Supper will be observ-
ed and the Bible school lesson will
be studied and discussed by the
various classes. In the evening the
Christmas program will be given by
the children of the school, under
the direction of the program COM
mittee of which Mrs. Charlotte
Barkhurst is chairman The spe-
cial Christmas offering will be re-
ceived at both the morning and the
evening services. This offering is
for the benefit of our homes for
children and for the aged-D. G.
Holman, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18

assisting with the work at the Por
ter home.
Earl Kincaid has returned to his
home at Vicksburg, Mich, after
| attending the funeral Of his father
Frank Kincaid
Dixie Lea Love and Thomas Tay'
lor who have been i'll with intesti,
nal grip, are recovering nicely
Mrs. Herchel Taylor and Dixie
Lea Love spent two days in Zanes.
vile last week.
Our grange hall has new coat
of paint.
The little Misses Roberta and AL
ice Click have been i'll with grip.
Their grandmother, Mrs. Amy
Bauer, of Columbus, spent the
week end with them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Trinity Methodist Church

The church school classes begin
for adults and young people at
9:15 Sunday morning Junior
church and beginners class begin
at $50. Morning service of wor-
ship begins at 1O:15. Sermon
theme, ''The Stars Still Shine !"
One of the traditions of the year
for us is the Christmas Vesper SER
vice. 1t will be held Sunday at 4
o'clock. Two youth choirs will
sing; there will be a christening
service for children; you will be
welcome as long as you can find a
seat.-Glenn L. Tennell, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
MALCONTA GARDEN
CLUB MEETS

MalcOnta Garden club met Fri
day afternoon here at the home OF
Mrs. Frank Coulson. Mrs. Fred
Coulson, president, presided, and
read a memorial for Miss Jessie
Wells, former member of the club,
who recently passed away. Mrs. E.
c. Jones and Mrs. Evan Davis pre-
sented the program on Arrange
ments and Decorations for Christ
mas" and displayed several table
decorations.
An exchange of gifts was made
with Mrs. Harry Cook in charge.
The club will make $50 sprays to
be given to the sanatorium and Val
ley Hills Rest Home. The Coulson
home was decorated in Christmas
colorS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Poplar Ridge

Frank Revenaugh is building =
house trailer in which he expects to
live in the near future.
Clyde Petty is on the sick list
Frank Porter and daughter Ell
donna are recovering from flu.
Deputy and Mrs. Frank Porter at
tended state grange last week two
days. Dick Jones, also Mrs. Helen
Henderson of Columbus has been
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Church of Christ
(Seventh Street)

Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Leader
Frank Mcdonald. Lesson, Ephes-
ians, 9Th chapter. Subject, DE
fense Of the Gospel" Evening ser
vice at 7:3O. Leader, Ernest Price.
Subject, prayer Mid-week meet
ing each Wednesday evening, at
T.20
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Malta Methodist Church

9:15, church school, Chas. B
Smith, superintendent. 1920, wor-
ship. Christmas music. 1880, Sun
day school Christmas program
Thursday at 2 p. M, W. S. C. S.
meeting at the church.-C. A.
Moore paStOr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
AT THE CHURCHES
McKendree Church

Church school, $50. F. B. Bar
rett, superintendent. A Christina!
program will be rendered by The
ladies of the church entitled
"Christmas at Posyville," Wednes
day evening, Dec. "a, at 7:30.-L
s. Wees. pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Pleasant Grove Church

Christmas entertainment Tues
day evening, Dec. %, at o'clock.
Santa Claus will arrive at 9 with a
treat for the children.-W. O..
Barnes, Superintendent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
St. James Catholic Church

Masses on the LIST, 3rd and 6th
Sundays, will be at $3.50 a. M; and
on End and 4th Sundays at 1880 a.
m.-Fr. w. L. Thomas, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Wesley Chapel Church

A Christmas program will be rem
dered Sunday at 1880. All friends
and members urged to be present.
l.. S. Wese, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Nj. & Nj. ROTARIANS ENTERTAIN
GLOUSTER KIWANIS CLUB

The Rotary club entertained the
Glouster Kiwanis club at the Malta
hotel, Friday evening The Glous-
ter club presented the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Grace Methodist Church

Church school, 9:15. VIM Reed.
superintendent. Morning worship,
1O:30. Evening service, 7:30.-L.
l.. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18
Pfsgah Methodist Church

Church school, 1880. Catherine
Greer, superintendent. Worship SER
vice, 2:30.-L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-12-18

NyOU'VE promised yourself
really worthwhile Christmas
u present for Mother ;. Act today
Buy her an Electric Range -.
You'll always be glad you did, and she
will discover more and more convent
ent, time-releasing features as time
goes on.
For a memorable Christmas, order
q speedy Electric Range today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
LOCAL TRIO FACE
 SERIOUS CHARGE
Youngsters Turned Over to Worcester, Mass, Po-
 lice for Burglary

Three local boys who were are rested yesterday morning in Boston after riding there in & car allegedly stolen from here, were turned over t. Worcester, Mass, police on charges of breaking and entering Capt. Joseph P. Stevens, head of the local detective bureau said. De. tective Lieuts. Joseph Bendler and Edward McElligott, who went to Boston to take the youths into cus- today, said this morning that the three will have to be arraigned in Worcester on the breaking and en- tering charge before they may be returned to this city.
 Walter Duffney. l6, Of l50 Wa terville street, with two other boys who are minors are accused of steal- ing a car owned by J. M. Halbert of Hotel Kingsbury. Capt. Stevens said that the car was taken from & gas station parking lot on Leaven- worth avenue.
 Recently the same youths were chased by local police in a stolen car and were able to elude their p,wSuers by switching their mark CTS stolen from other cars.
 When finally apprehended, Duff ney and his two companions re- ceived suspended sentences to the Meriden School for Boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
HOWARD AHRENS
 RECEIVES $725
Union City Resident Com.
 pensated for Partial Loss of Three Fingers

Four stipulated agreements total ing 4l,3z1.62 were approved this morning by Compensation Commis- sioner Joseph E. Talbot. Anthony J. Ziomek of Derby will receive compensation of $l20 in payments of 4l2 over a period of 10 weeks, for traunnadc amputation of the term inal phalan& of the left second fln- ger. The Farrel- Birmingham Co.,, Inc, of ArSonia is the respondent.
 Total compensation of $725.17 will be paid Howard c. Ahrens of Union City, against the American Brass O., for 50 per cent loss of the first and second fingers of the left hand, and B per cent loss of the third finger. Payments will be made at the rate of $l7.13 for 42 and 1-3 weeks.
 John Zasimovich of S6 South Elm street, against the American Brass O., $ieo.63 at the rate of $l5.76 for l2 and 2-3 weeks, for loss of the distal ptlalanx of the first fin- ger, right hand.
 The fourth agreement stipulates an award of $296s2 to Henry Ma loney of AnSonia, against the Amer ican Brass O., of Ansonia, for 60 per cent functional loss of the sec- ond finger, left hand. Payments will be made at the rate of $l6,4o over @ period of IS weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01

Tho following agreements were filed today with Compensation Commissioners Joseph 6. Talbot;
 John Daly OR lOee Hamilton avenue, against Che Waterbury Fareel Foundry & Machine Co., $le.S1 beginning April 10, for fFac. ture of the second finger, right hand.
 Jennie Juralewicz of Torring. ton against the Torrington Com- pany, S1O.31 beginning April g, for laceration of the first finger, left hand.
 Clayton George Peterson of New Milford, against the Robertson Bleachery 6 Dye Works of New Milford, $lO.69 starting March 19, for burns to the left hand and forearm.
 Anthony B. Zutautas of Buck. land, against the Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. of Thomaston, Sl7.S2 starting Feb. 5, for partial ampu- tatlon of the terminal phaIanS of the fourth finger, right hand.
 Alex Jankewski of ToErington against the Hendey Machine Co.,, of Torrlngton, $l8.3S beginning March 9, for an injury to the left great toe.
 Michael susla of Torrlngton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
Brooklyn A. C. Pinmen
 Will Dine Saturday
CIuney, Kelley, Conway, and Mahaney Speakers;
 Mount Carmel CYO Plans Dance Tomorrow
BROOKLYN NEWS

o'clock at the parish hall. with Mar guerite Marafino presiding. Plans will be made for the annual cere- monies of the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which will take place later in the month.
 The entertainment committee for the meeting is composed of Connie D'Angelo, Marie Augelli, Viola Ab- ondela, and Rae Morelli.
 Plans for a supper to take place May 15 were started by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Third Congre- gational church at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the parish hall. Mrs. Henry L. Tooker, pres- ident of the club, has announced that the next meeting will take place on May IA and has requested that all members be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
POLISH CLUB ASKS
 FOR APPOINTMENTS
Recommends Three Mem.
 bers for Fire, Police Forces; No Action
HONGKONG

Endorsements for appointment to the police and fire forces were made by the Polish American Poli- tical Organization of Waterbury to consider Polish descendants when filling vacancies In a letter to each board at yesterday meeting of the commissioners of fire and police board.
 Advocated by the Polish club were three supernumerary officers to be appointed to the regular force of the police department and three candidates favored by the organiSa- ton to the fire department.
 The clubs choice recommended in their letter for the fire depart. ment were Leo Pawloski of Sunny side aenuve John KorbusieWski of North Main street and Walter Ienl" bruski of River street.
 Supernumerary policemen favored by the Polish organization are Paul Laguna of Lounsbury avenue, Stan ley Szostek of River street and Steven KaWecki of Waterville street.
 The communication indicated that the men selected by the or- ganization were of high character whose qualifications would meet with the approval of both depart. ments. The group also stated that members of the Polish political club feel that the city of Waterbury should give recognition to It's Pol- ish taxpayers by considering their candidates when appointments are made.
 The communication to the board of police commissioners was filed while the fire commissioner, Archi- bald Phillips declared that the re. presentations of the Polish organi- zation "should merit consideration when appointments are made"
 No discussions were held on proSs pective appointments which are ex. pected to be made soon by both the fire and police boards.
 Lieut.. Walter A. Lanoue of En- zine 8, a veteran of 3l years on the force and a lieutenant for 2l years, requested a promotion to captain. The communication was filed by the fire board, and at present no cap- taincy vacancy exists in the de- partment.
 A Si0 check received from Mrs. James Derwin for appreciation of services rendered at fire on 96-97 Idylwood avenue on April 20 was referred to the pension fund.
 A box alarm to be designated by Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh on Oakyille avenue will be installed after a committee consisting of Momsrs. Patrick F. Shea, Peter J. Carroll and Archie B. Phillips re- turned a report on the request. The board authorized the installation be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
ELM CITY SPEAKERS
 ENTERTAINED HERE

Five memebrs of the Agora Pub- lie Speaking club Of New Haven spoke at the anual exchane meet ing between that club and the Wa terbury Public Speaking club, be- fore a critical audience last night at the local YMCA.
 The subjects discussed varied. One spoke on Sugar.; another or "Whaling," and the others used Improving Your Memory "Real Estate" and "An Interpretation oi Joseph Stalin.' More than 10( guests were amused with the dis sertations. Refreshments followed the enliglltening talks.
 William c. Cleaver, president oi the New Haven club was also pres- ent. He and his fellow members were welcomed to Waterbury by George Haynor, president of the To- cal club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
GERM MASKS ADVOCATED

Wearing of face masks to ward of germs is recommended by the Ministry of Health in London. Al, are urged to wear germ masks in subways, shelters, ofnces, and fac- tories, where infection is apt to be rampant. One form recommended for women Is the yashmak the Arab veil covering the nose and lower part of the face. It can be adapted as & germ mask by insert. ing a triangular piece of oil silk in the part that comes before nose and mouth. A standard type of mask will soon be available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
THOMASTON HIGH
 TO GRADUATE 66
Arthur Kelley, Grace No. ack and Beverly Turberg
 Top Honor Students .
tspecial to the Democrat)

Thomaston, May 1.-Arthur Kel- ley, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Kelley of Harw1nton, Grace Noack, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Noack of Litchheld, and Beverly Turberg, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Turberg of North Main street, are the thre highest students in the l041 graduating class at TEis;:,as,ton high, 1t was announced this morning by Superintendent of Schools Elmer Davenport at gen. eral assembly.
 This trio headed the 66 seniors, each having attained an average of 90 per cent or better for their four years course. ..
 Nine other students attained aver ages of 85 to 90 per cent. They were: Shirley Blanchard. Florence Bushnell, Bernard Fackler, Betty Grabbher, Marion Lackman, Phyllis Lombard, Kenneth and Mildred Lundberg and Dorothy Waynor.
 It is not the policy Of the high school to name valedictorian and salutatorian, Superintendent Daverl- port told the Democrat this nlorr- ing.
 Ann Aldrich Queen Miss Ann Aldrich. daughter Of MT. ard Mrs. Malcolm Aldrich Of South Main street has been selected as May Queen of the Children Of Mary society of St. Thomas church. She will preside at the crowning May 25.
 A supper will follow at the Park Street Hotei The committee in charge includes: Mary Con1ghar, Harriet Nyerich, Florence D'Andrea, Mary Lauretano, Elizabeth Me- Intyre.