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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
L. S. O. DRIVE TO CLOSE
AUGUST 4th

The campaign for funds in Me-
Connelsville and Morgan county for
the United Service Organizations.
Inc, has met with very favorable
response, however the committee
feel that there are still many cit
liens that should contribute to this
worthy cause, and for this reason
the campaign will continue through
this week.
We desire at this time to thank
the more than 100 men and women
who have made contribution to
the above organization, the purpose
of which is to better the moral, So
clal and recration facilities for the
young men that are now in army
camps. In a few days you will re-
ceive receipt for the amount that
you gave for which please accept
our thanks.-United Service Organ
ization of Morgan County: L. H.
Cronin, Chairman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
ALUMINIUM DRIVE
ENDS TODAY

The drive in this county for old
aluminium, to be used for defense
purposes, will continue through to-
day. The Boy Scouts made a can
vass of the Twin Cities yesterday.
The response has been generous.
One outstanding contribution was
by Mrs. Viola Grandstaff, who gave
metal taken from the frame work of
the ill-fated Shenandoah which
crashed 16 years ago near Ava, and
part of it fell near Olive Green.
Mrs. Grandstaff had been keeping
the metal as a relic. At Cambridge
and GAINESVILLE relics from the Shen-
andoah have been donated to the
aluminium drive there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DAUGHTER OF GOVERNOR
O'DANIEL TO WE'D

c. L. James, of Columbus, is in
receipt of an invitation from his
cousin, United States Senator-elect
Governor w. Lee O'Daniel, of Aus
tin, Texas, to the marriage of his
daughter, Molly ODaniel, to Jack
Dehereaux Wrather, jr., which will
take place this Thursday evening,
July 81, at the governors mansion
Austin, Texas. In a late letter to
Mr.. James, Governor O'Daniel stated
he is still planning to visit his old
home county and wants to person
ALLY meet Mr. James, and other rel
atives and friends Of this county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
ROADS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

State route No. $50 is closed
from state route rs, Perry county
to new bridge near Deavertown-a
distance of approximately four
miles; also three-fourths of mile
on route 555 from Deavertown to
Perry county line. These roads are
receiving an oil and stone applica-
tion and will be closed for approxi-
mately 10 days. Satisfactory de-
tours are provided.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
TO CELEBRATE 96th BIRTHDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Hivnor, near
Eagleport, will entertain with an
open house Sunday, August 8. from
l to 5 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. Eff
fie Ann Carroll, who will celebrate
her 96th birthday. All friends and
relatives are invited. Mrs. Carroll
who is enjoying good health, has
resided with her niece, Mrs. Hivnor,
for the past three years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DELEGATES NAMED

At the meeting of the American
Legion Auxiliary held Friday even
ing, Mrs. Mark Parsons, Mrs. Of
ford Richardson and Mrs Robert
Anderson were named as delegates,
and Mrs. Katie Haynes, Mrs Fred
Gillespie and Mrs. Howard Hooper
as alternate to the American Legion
and Ladies' Auxiliary convention to
be held at Youngstown, Aug. IT, Is
and 10
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
MISS MARY ELLEN
BUCKLEY DIES

Miss Mary Ellen Buckley, IS,
died at the home of her nephew,
Norris Buckley, following a long
illness. She was matrOn of the
Park hotel, New Lexington for
many years. Miss Buckley was a
member of the Portersville Metho-
dist church. She is survived by a
brother, George Buckley, Of Por-
tersville, and a sister Mrs. IRA Vir-
ginia Holcomb, of Portland, Ore.
She was a daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Buckley, and was
born near Portersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
MRS. EVA RIDGLEY DIES
AT DANCE HALL

Mrs. Eva Ridgley, "a, wife of
William Ridgley, of Stockport, died
suddenly of a heart attack last
night about 1890 in the dance hall
at Todds. She had not been in the
hest of health. After stricken she
lived for about Is minutes, but
passed away before doctor could
arrive.
The deceased was a daughter OF
the late William Metcalf and wife.
Besides her husband she leaves one
sister, Mrs. Mabel Kepple, OF Zanes-
Vile. A sister, Mrs. Howard Scott,
is deceased. The body was removed
to the Van Fossen undertaking par
lors, Stockport.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
EUGENE CAMPBELL STILL
AT HOSPITAL

Gene, the II year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Campbell, near
Meigs, who was badly injured July
Is, when struck by an automobile,
is slowly improving, but has not yet
been able to be removed to his
home. He suffered a broken leg,
broken collar bone, and injuries
about his head. He is in Good Sa-
maritan hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DRAFT BOARD TO MOVE
HEADQUARTERS

The local draft board received
definite word Wednesday that they
would be required to move their
headquarters from the armory.
Three sites are under consideration,
but the final decision will be up to
the state draft board One site is
the DR.. Northrup apartment, anoth-
er is in the Fouts building next to
the Blue Bell and the other is in
the Sprague building, over the Cof-
fee Shoppe.
The armory will likely be closed
before long.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DALE STRONG FRAC-
TURES JAW

Dale Strong, younger son Of
Auditor and Mrs. Chester S. Strong,
is at home as the result of a broken
jaw. Strong who is Smith-Hughas
teacher at Manchester and a mem
Der of the soft ball team of that
place, while playing near Maysville,
Kentucky, last Thursday, collid-
ed with a player, with the result as
above stated. He was brought to
his home here Friday, and Saturday,
in GAINESVILLE, had his jaw set, and
wired together. He is doing fully
as we'll as could be expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
TO RESIDE AT JOHNSON
CITY, TENNESSEE

DR.. Marion G. Fisher has assum-
ed his position with the health de-
payment Of the state of Tennessee.
HS will make his home in Johnson
City, Tenn, where he has rented
an apartment. His wife and daugh-
ter Linden Ann will join him later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31

Announcement has been made of
the marriage Of Miss jeanette Hall.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl R.
Hall, of GAINESVILLE, to Loren E.
Harkins, son of Mrs. Edith Hark-
ins, of Pennsville, which was SOL
emnized July Is at the parsonage
of the Methodist church, at New
ark, with Rev. Charles E. Turley,
officiating. They were unattended.
Following the ceremony they left
on a brief wedding trip. Mr.. Hark-
ms is associated with the Moore's S
& Ross Dairy company. They are
residing in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
HIGH TEMPERATURES
THE PAST WEEK

High temperatures, both day and
night, prevailed the past week. The
average high daily temperature was
almost "a 1a and the low average
little under 81. Although it
threatened rain almost every day,
the total rainfall for the past week
was but .63 of an inch.
The total rainfall for July was
4.10 inches.
Daily high and low temperatures,
furnished by Clifford Hupp, official
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
JAMES HALL SELLS FARM

James F. Hall has sold his farm
near Morganville to P. F. McConk-
ey of Knatt, w. Va. Possession will
be given Sept. 1. Mr.. McConkey Is
a young married man with two
small children and he will occupy
the place as his home. This farm.
which contains 90 acres, is the for
mer Luther Scott place, and is
very desirable piece of property.
The deal was made through the
George B. Kenney real estate agen-
cy.
Mr.. Hall plans to make his home
with his son, c. B. Hall, of Ala
bama.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
BOB SECREST ON JOINT
FLOOD COMMITTEE

Congressman Bob Secrest was
named Wednesday to a joint senate
house conference committee to
study the 1941 flood control au-
thorization bill. Mr.. Secrest has
long been an advocate of flood con-
troll, and water conservation, and he
was appointed to the committee by
speaker Rayburn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
EYE OPERATION NOT
VERY SUCCESSFUL

Word from Homer Mcbride, who
is in the Soldiers hospital, at Day
ton, where he underwent an opera
tion for cataract on one eye, is that
as yet it has not proven to be very
successful. For the present no OPP
Grafton will be attempted on the
other eye-perhaps not for six
months. Mcbride is a World war
soldier.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DIR. G. v. DAVIS ADDRESSES
ROTARIANS

At the regular meeting of the To-
cal Rotary club held Friday evening
at the Kennebec hotel, DR.. C. v.
Davis of Pennsville, who is mem
Der of the M. & M. Rotary club, was
the speaker. DR.. Davis is a member
of the state medical board. His
subject was modern health hazards
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
MISS BEATRICE COCHRAN
TO WED AUGUST End

Mr.. and Mrs. Frances Wayland
Cochran are announcing the en-
gagement of their daughter, Bea-
trice to Mr.. Emery Shroyer of Wes-
ton, O. The marriage to take place
at the home, Saturday, August 2.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
BOB SMITH SUSTAINS INJURY

While playing ball last Thursday
evening at the athletic field, Bob
Smith of Malta, sustained several
lacerations in his face. He was
pitching, and Bob Longley catching.
Both ran to catch a ball which had
been batted in the air and they
came together. Longley was wear
ing a mask, which cut the cash in
Smiths face. 1t required Is stitch
es to close the wound. Smith is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Smith, of
Malta, and sophomore at Miami
university.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
MORE TEACHERS EMPLOYED

Wallace Hanson, of Noble county,
has been employed to teach at Gen.
terville for the coming year, and
Mrs. Mildred Dearth, of Pennsville,
will teach grades IA at Hackney.
Mrs. Dearth taught last year in the
Morgan -Meigs school, route 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DIR. E. n. BRUSH DIES

DR.. Edmund r. Brush, Sc, Zanes-
vile health commissioner died Mon
day forenoon at the Cleveland clinic
where he underwent an operation
July 10, and second operation
Friday. He was born and reared
in GAINESVILLE; was son of the late
DR.. Edmund Cone Brush. The de-
ceased was a World war soldier,
having served overseas, and was
promoted to the commission of lieu
tenant colonel. His wife, two
daughters and two brothers sur
NiYe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DEATHS TOLL
July "a to July 81. 1041

July "a to July 81, 1941
Leroy Longfellow, Otsego.
Finley j. Spring, Roseville Rt.
James Patterson, California.
Mary Ellen Buckley, New Lexington
Imogene Parsons, Powhatan.
Mrs. Kate Balding, Glenwood, Ia.
Mrs. Lucy Embree Lantz, Lodi.
DR.. e. r. Brush, GAINESVILLE.
Francis Borden, Cambridge.
Mrs. Rufus Dawes, Evanston, I'll.
Mrs.. Era Ridgley, Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
NEW STREET ENGINEER

Douglas Ball, near Stockport, has
been employed as engineer on the
street project here. He succeeds
Lewis Dillon and George Donald
Dougan, both resigned. The latter
has volunteered and leaves next
Monday for military tea61irg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31

Rev. C. d. Linggenberg, Metho-
dist minister at Pennsville, who suf-
fered a heat prostration Sunday
morning, while preaching, Is slowly
1nproyiua and able to be about.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Last evening Mrs. George M.
Scott and sister Mrs. Catherine Nc
Keown entertained in honor of Miss
Louise Crew, bride-elect. Covers
were laid for eight.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
GIRL BREAKS ARM

Betty Ann, eight year old daugh-
near Morganville, fell at the barn
last Friday, and fractured her left
arm betwaep the elbow acd wrist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Appleman
and son Teddy, of Malta, moved
Monday to Crooksville, where both
Mr.. and Mrs. Appleman have en-
ployment.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
BOOSTER S. s. CLASS PICNIC

The Booster Sunday school class
Of Grace Methodist church will have
their annual picnic, August 5, at
NeelyYi&le roadside park.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS

Date of public hearing on budget
for 1912, Is fixed for August 4.
In the administering of anti
rabies treatment, or vaccine, the
county agrees to furnish the vaccine,
and to be responsible for soc per
treatment, in addition to the vac
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
DIR. RALsTON ON VACATION

DR.. D. G.. Ralston and wife who
have been on weeks vacation trip
whidh they spent In the east, are
expo ctes h0nse today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-31
CHURCH SUPPER POSTPONED

The chicken supper announced
for August 13 at the Malta Metho-
dist church, has been indefinitely
postponed, because OF the hot wealth
Ter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
Tuesday, February IL, 1871

many organization Democrats. the
party to which both Kelley and
ODonnell belong.
NEIGHBORS
McGraw. however, holds the
longest consistent Democratic rec-
ord of the three. He has been at
tending county conventions since.
the mind of man knoweth not TO
the contrary. Some of the boys
say ne joined the party before
Tom jefferson did. He sold out his
saloon on Library avenue Is
months ago.
They came with fine recon-
mendations," said Sheriff Baird.
kelley and O'DonneIl agree
that they should terminate their
connections with their taverns
and they are selling out within
a reasonable time"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
Driver Acquitted

Henry GutowSki, 10. of 333s
Clippert street, was acquitted by d
Jury in Traffic Judge Thomas F
Makers court. where he was or
trial on a charge of negligent
homicide GutowSki was involved
In a traffic accident on July 10
1910. in which Anthony Godlewski
90. of 50SS Springwells avenue
was fatally injured at Michigan
and SpringWell avenues.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11

HAROLD DIETRICH
$500 Main Street
Wayne. Mich.
CITY MOTORS. INC.
Fl z. Michigan
Ypsilanti Mich.
AXIOM MOTOR SALES
24OO Biddle Avenue
Wvandoite. Mich.
ANDREWS MOT. SALES.
Inc.
1880 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
From Bars to Bar
Democratic Saioon-Keepers Join SherifPs Staff;
20 Years and Not a Riot, ODonnelPs Boast
By JOHN O'BRIEN

Somebody IS Jealous" said
Kelley. This IL the first political
Job I ever held. O'DonneIl. Me-
Graw and i have been living In
this town for years and who can
complain n we 20 10 work for
the sheriff: ."
O'Donnell's saloon is at 8419-2e
Grand River avenue. and Kelleys
is two blocks away. at 8623-29
Kelley's is the gathering place for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
State Advertising
Fund Near 0. K.

LANSING. Feb. IA bill APP
propriating S325000 to advertise
Michigan tourist facilities and
agricultural products during the
next two years advanced for final
action in the House today. 1t Was
tentatively approved last night.
OF this sum. sos 900 would be
spent by each of the four tourist
associations. providing each
matches its allowance with S13,UD
raised locally. The balance would
be spent by the state.
The bill provides that every
d5llar must be spent for advertiS-
ing. and no part Of the money can
be used for salaries or other
expenses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
JUDGE BRENNAN TO TALK

Although the celebration will rot
be as elaborate as in other years,
the Central Woodward Christian
Church will hold a Lincoln BIRTH
day program at $50 p. m. tomor-
row in the church banquet hall.
Judge John V. Brennan will be
the principal speaker and he will
discuss the life of Lincoln. The
program is sponsored by the Mems
Progressive Club OF the church.
Because Lincoln's Birthday is
not a national holiday, all federal
offices will be open.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
WRIST SLASHfD

In doing so she sidshed her wrist
and was treated for deep cuts at
Receiving Hospital.
Mrs. Francis Hackmeier. u.
who boards with the Martins and
was asleep in an adjoining bed
room. was awakened by the shot
"I ran into the kitchen and
saw Russell just a. he fell over"
she said II was so terrified
that ran from the house. L
didn't see the burglar"
Deputy Coroner Lyle c. Ling
said that Russell died almost IN
stantly
Martin. who had been unem-
ploved for several weeks. had just
returned to work two weeks ago.
his wife said.
NO VALUABLES THERE
They had no valuablcs or money
that a thief might want, she
added
Inspector John O. Whitman
head of the homicide squad, took
personal charge of the case and
assigned two crack teams OF de-
tectiVeS to the case.
Police of the kort-Green station
said that they had received nu-
merous complaints of providers III
the neighborhood of the Martin
home recently.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
City Celebrates
Lincoln Birthday
Tomorrow

Detroit banks and public offices
Will be closed tomorrow AS schools.
churches and the Boy Scouts ceie-
brate the birthday of Abraham
Lincoln and Republican leaders
rally around the banquet table in
tribute to their party's first presi-
dent.
Both public and parochial
schools will observe the day with
special patriotic services. In the
afternoon the Boy Scouts will
make their customary pllgrlmages
TO West Warren and LiVernols
avenues 10 lay a wreath on the
PETER statue OF Lincoln.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
PROGRAM AT MACKENZIE

At 100 p. m. more than 1000
scouts are expected 20 gather /
the auditorium bf the Mackenzie
High School for a program dedi-
Gated TO Lincoln and sponsored by
the Detroit area scout council.
4 half-hour earlier. an equal
number of Republicans will sit
down TO a 81 so dinner in Masonic
Temple given by the Wayne
County Republican Committee
under the leadership of John p.
Aaron. manager of the Detroit
branch of the secretary of states
office.
Speakers AT the banquet will be
Harry Colmery. past national
commander of the American
Legion. and Rep. Jeanette Ran
kin of Montana. Secretary OF
State Harry +. Kelly will be guest
of honor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11
Ex-Boxer Slain
By Burglar
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pointing a gun at me-" said Mrs
Martin. who collapsed after the
shooting. ~ screamed for help
and the man knocked me over a
chair.
"He said. Don't make "A sound
or I'll kill you
Just then Russell came run
ming out OF the bedroom and hit
the prowler on the back of the
head with his fist. The man
whirled around and fred his gun
point blank at my husband.
Mrs. Martin told Detective Sergt
Edward Wurm that she then rar
into the bedroom and smashed q
window with her fist 10 call 1ol
help.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-11

1t will come as sad tidings TO
the boys along Grand River ave-
nue. TO learn that Dan ODonnell
and Frank Kelley. two of the ave-
nue's finest tavern-keepers. have
entered public life and have their
lovely saloons on the block.
O'Donnell and Kelley h ave
Joined another of the town S
favorite publicans. Bartholomew
(Batty) Aloysius McGraw, on the
staff of Sheriff Andy Baird.
After years behind the bar. o.
Donnell now sits outside the bars
in his capacity as assistant turn
key; Kelley serves legal docu-
ments for the sheriff's execution
department and McGraw main
tains the dignity of the court OF
Circuit Judge Harry B. Keidan
Each receives S2,49O a year.
NEVER A WAGON CALL
Asked his qualifications for hi:
position. ODonnell. who has
brogue that would restore life &c
dead shamrock. stated firmly
There was never a time that
they had to back wagon up to
my establishment, and II Is the
police OF the Pet0skey station
that will be tellin' you the same.
1--WE been here 20 years and
everybody speaks well of me.
I've got a fine family. including
a son at NOtre Dame. This was
a chance for me and 1 took IL.
! Is somebody jealous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
Waterbury Bond Bill
 Keeps Things Lively
(Continued from Page D

used for such purposes. 37 mills pay for the bond principal, while 2.l mills take care of interest.
 City Govt. Represented
 Waterbury's city government was well represented at the legislative hearing headed by Mayor Vincent Scully local officials left for Hart ford at noon today and presented arguments before the comm 'ttee as to the needs of such a bond issue at this time, as well as to defend the proposed method of financing the same.
 Included in the local delegation were City Controller Thomas M, Conlon, Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch Budget Director Thorvald E. Olson, City Engineer charles A. Root, Supt, of Streets and Water Herbert H. Scott-Smith, Assistant City Engineer Henry c. Whitlock, and Asst. Water Bureau Supt. Frank w. Cass!n.
 It was also expected that promin- ent industrialists of the city, inter- ested in the proposed water supply project, would attend the hearing to register in favor of 1t. Members of the city's Additional Water Supply Committee, which met last Friday afternoon and approved the ad- ministration's plans, also were at- tending today's hearing.
 A comprehensive report on local finances, as well as @ complete sur- vey of conditions pertaining to the city's water supply, was submitted at this afternoons hearing It in- cluded tables of bond retirement as planned under the new bond is- sue; Q summary of all bond maturi- ties for the City of Waterbury on outstanding issues; comparison ee Waterbury's bonded indebtedness: c break down of city appropriations for various departments into actual tax mills; city balance sheet as of December 31, i940; summary of budget operations during l940; a comparison of last years estimates with actual figures.
 Local officials were optimistic this morning that the Finance Commit tee, of which Senator Michael V. Blansfield of this city is Senate chairman would look with favor on the local request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

Also, 1t was brought out in the report the city has never Issued S370,000 in bonds for which 1t hal authorization. They include @ $300,. 900 issue of sewer bonds permission for which was given in 1897 ant $70,000 for the Center School Dis. trict, the authorization being grant. ed for the same in 1889.
 Praise For More
 Also included in the Tax Depart inent accountants report to the Finance committee was praise for some of the charter changes made two years ago at theinstigation of ex-Senator George I. Culhans. Tn particular the report singled out the amendments on budget prepara- ton and the change in the statu- tory limit for estimation of receipts from 95 to 92 per cent.
 The report goes on to urge that additional charter changes be made to restrict estimates now made by the Finance committee for mis- cellaneous receipts. There was 6 deficit shown In this item for the past year of $70,000.
 The report accepts City Controller Thomas M. Conlon's figure of $4lo,- 298.09 as the city's operating surplus for the past year and comments that the city, goods remaining nor- nal, should continue to show such surpluses.
 Need of charter provision for disposing of cash surpluses Is urged in the report.
 A breakdown of the city's tax rste of 3l mills to show what per- ccntage is used for bond reduction reveals that 5.8 mills are now being