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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
TRIBUTE TO JOHN
HENRY KNIGHT
(By Silas Thorla J

Amid the turmoil of wars alarm,
grave apprehension, mothers and
fathers shedding tears, bidding good
bye to their sons leaving for train
ing camps-the beginning of a year
which portends, we falter to think,
a time il there ever was time,
when we so need to implore Divine
aid We wish to pause and drop i
tear-stained flower on the grave of
our departed friend and contempOr-
ary, John Henry Knight. We said
"tear-stained flower" We have
never allowed our sensibilities to be-
come so dulled,-our emotions so
steeled that an excess of joy Or sor-
row would not release the fountain
OF tears. To us his death was a
journeyed 10 miles over an icy road
on inflated rubber to pay our last
respect to one whom we had known
for more than three score years. We
sat in the little modest church,
named for the trees that once sur
rounded it, with pencil and note
book within seconds grasp. We
saw the casket wheeled up the aisle,
friends following, the minister to
the pulpit, the pail bearers seated,
the singers in their place, and last,
but not least, the Noble county
school board, of which the deceased
was member, assigned to a place
CT honor. Carefully selected hymns
were rendered. well prepared dis
course on Light and Shadow" was
delivered by the pastor in charge
suitable for any occasion where
there were students of art, but the
artist was cold in death in the cas-
ket. However, we hope the message
found place In receptive minds.
In our stupidity, holding pencil,
we ignorantly expected that the SER
mon would either be preceded, or
followed, by an obituary, but in that
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Special Recognition Due Mrs. Morris

For some time something within us has been saying
Don't you think it high time that you write an edl-
toral urging that special recognition be accord
ed the late Mrs c. H. Morris. Yes, we believe that
it should have been done long ago. This county mas
many sons and daughters worthy of much more recog
milton than has been accorded them.
Mrs. Morris was one of the best known hymn writ
ers this nation ever produced. She wrote the words
ord ,,usc of more than 1900 hymns. Like the hymns
Of the Weseys Fanny Crosby and others, only part
Of Mrs Morris will survive and be passed down
through the years No finer hymns can pe
found than number of those written by Mrs. Morris
She was remarkable gifted, Christian woman "h-
gave expression to her inner life through her hymns
She gave her talent along the line of making this
better world.
r. is trne that the Rotary club here has placed q
marker at the place which her home for many
wears and where she wrote and composed her hymns
and at the Methodist church where she worsh1ppec
most faithfully many years, and inspired others BY
her example live the Christian ife there is the aita
given in her memory by her family. Commendable af
are these things, it impresses that there should bt
something of a public nature. We DO not sug
gest a large prominent, costly monument Mrs. Nor
ris herself would approve of it; but some sort Of
modest tablet or marker of permanent nature whicl
would symbolic the life she lived The expense woul'
not necessarily be great and believe that there arr
hundreds of those personally acquainted with this
standing Christian, hymn writer, who would get rea
JOY satisfaction and blessing, in giving sometime
toward a suitable lasting recognition of Mrs Morris
If the suggestion have made meets with approva
make unnecessary delay, but have it done Will
those who intimately knew and associated with Mrs
Morris can assist in planning and carrying out th
suggested recognition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

The Big Reds started out with the
best first quarter they have had this
year, excepting the Chesterhill
game. At the end of the first Pc
riod they were in complete control
and leading 20 to 6. In the second
stanza they kept up the high scor-
ing tactics and at the half-time
horn the scoreboard showed that
they still led 40 to Is.
In the third quarter the Falcons
of Byesville began to play better
brand of basketball and began to
shorten the lead held by the Big
Reds. The Big Reds however held
them to IL points while garnering
10 themselves so it is readily seen
that the Falcons still did not SER
iously threaten the Big Reds lead.
In the final quarter both teams
fought on even terms and each tai
lied IL points to bring their totals
to 62 to 80 in favor Of the Big Reds
Big Dick Steward tailed l5 bas-
kets and one foul shot to lead the
scoring with 81 points. Dick Huck
was second with IA, and kurilca ol
| Byesville, third, with IL. Lineup:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
BIG REDS CAPTURE 10Th
WIN OF SEASON

The M. G. M. Big Reds hung up
their 18th win of the season by
trouncing the Glouster .eTomeats'
SO to II on the losers floor. With
Dick Huck leading the attack with
25 points and Dick Steward con-
tributing 21 counters, the Big Reds
swept to an easy victory.
The Big Reds started with the
opening whistle to amass points. in
the first quarter they scored tour
points to every one scored by Glous-
ter and were leading 6 to four at
the end of the period. In the second
quarter the Big Reds continued to
pile up a lead and at the half time
whistle, the scoreboard showed that
the Big Reds were the possessors OF
| a % point margin.
In the third stanza the Big Reds
slowed down the attack comeWha'
but still out scored Glouster IL tc
| five to bring the total to NJ q M. Al
Clouster IL. In the final canto the
| Big Reds went on what proved to Dc
the largest scoring spree of th<
| game as they racked up 19 points
while holding the Tomcats to five
At the final gun the scoreboard reaf
| NJ. G. NJ. 60, GIouster IT.
Dick Huck, fashy M. & M. for
ward. hit the hoop for 25 points t(
| lead the attack. The last IA o
| those points came on field goals II
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

iii conserving cash income. At the
same time, they are able to have
more healthful meals" She eN
planned that the F. S. A. canning
goal is at least so quarts of fruit
and vegetables per person each year
Preliminary surveys indicate that
about so percent of the familios
concerned have reached that goa
this year.
Canned fruit and vegetables ac-
count for only a part of the food
raised and saved for winter use
Indications are that there are hun
dreds of bushels stored away in eel
lars. Along with them, in many
cases, are pumpkins, squash, ant
cabbage. Along with the canned
green beans, tomatoes and pears Oh
the cellar shelves, one finds canned
chicken and beef.
"And we don't want to forget the
pork that is being cured, or the
beef that has been hung up in the
meat house" added Miss Blackburn
MANY of these families are even
making their own cereal from grain
raised on their farms"
Planning for the production aud
preservation of food for home use
is one Of the major items in the
general farm and home planning OF
these families. Instead OF living
to farm, they are living on the
farm" concluded Miss Blackburn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

ident is great credit to country in the present
troubled world He says that could help being
proud of General Pershing in the World war; that no
foreign allied commander of that approached him
bearing appearance superior determination or pro-
fessional attainment and that contributed more
to allied victory, and when conrasted with other gen.
erals it made the American soldiers proud they were
Americans since every characteristic of General Perish
ing is enthusiastically American. He looked, talked
and acted American The writer continues that he can
enjoy the sort of thrill for the same reasons
President Roosevelt when contrasting him with
other rulers OF the world Compared with them he
says he is the peer of any, the superior of most Of
them and he most acceptaby personifes the majesty
dignity decency and democracy of United States;
all of which he does with apparently effort for the
reason is nothing make believe about him
and everything about him is typically American.
The general says he got thrill out of the third IN
auguration and proud of the fact he is citizen
the same country of which Mr. Roosevelt is president
says that in the face of world SO dangerous NJ
is glad the United States has leader of such com
mendable stature.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
T.. s. A. FAMILIES HAVE PLENTY
OF CANNED FOOD

This winter lot of Morgan
county farm families were down i'll
cellars like the people of London
except that they were there to get
canned food for family dinners, not
to dodge bombs That's the word
from Erma L. Blackburn, home SUI
pervisor for the Farm Security Ad-
ministration in this county. She
bases her statement on the fact that
the 1 s F. S. A. families in the coun-
ty have, according to a cross, section
survey, canned approximately 5,844
quarts of food for home use this
year.
"All this food-canning activity is
a part of the 'live-at-home' angle of
the F. S. A. program, she explain
ed. "These families, working to re-
establish self-dependence and Sc
curity for themselves, are finding
home production Of food big help
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
"Our President"

The above is the caption of syndicated article
bearing in many papers, written by General Hugh S.
Johnson who is perhaps the harshes critic of Pres
dent Roosevelts policy of noted columnist. How
ever because of the fact that Johnson stern
army officer of a harsh makeup, the of readers
discount to degree his statements and the in
which he expresses them. For all of his harsh, hard
boiled, hammer and tongs method he concerning
the president he occasionally comes around and has
some very complimentary remarks to make about
chief executive In the article refer to, he goes
to state that matter how much may disagree
with our F. d. R.. disapprove of his course along
many lines, concede that third-term pres
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Morganville

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Greuey a seven and a half pound
boy, on Monday, Feb. 10. Mrs
Greuey was the former Miss Lucille
Hartley. Grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Greuey OF Deerfeld town
ship and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hartley of Sunday Creek.
Miss Blanche Torbert who spent
two months visiting at Dwight Tor
bert's at Lorain, Judge Arthur Tor
bert and family of McConnelsville,
and other relatives, has returned to
her home here. Judge and Mrs.
Torbert and family were Sunday
callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Reed and fam
lily and Miss Price of McConnels-
Vile were Sunday visitors at Ethel
Jordan's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Clay and
daughter were Sunday visitors at
Clifford Let's.
Mrs. Blanche Alexander is i'm
proving slowly. 4f
Mrs. Thos. Hartley OF Sunday
Creek is staying few days at Les
ter Greuey's, and assisting with the
work. .,,s~
Eugene Trimper spent Sunday af-
ternoon at Worley Pierce's and Ed
Rush's, near Portersville.
Visitors at Lester Greuey's Mon
day evening were Mr.. Thos. Hartley
CT Sunday Creek and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Greuey of Triadelphia.
Miss Martha Hartley, little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hartley.
is suffering from mumps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Real Satisfaction

We have heard number of favorable comments
concerning a recent editorial which appeared in this
paper in which we suggested the withholding of sur
plus commodities from those who are physically able
vet won't make an honest effort to raise their own
vapetables certain told the writer how she
bested old man with her little vegetable garden
Similar experiences could be duplicated times in
this county Of course there those who frown at
the suggestion of raising their vegetables. The
word work gives them insomnia. 1t is perfectly
all right with them if others do but applied to them
work is a harsh, cruel word.
Who wants ground for a garden? We know of a
garden plot that won't cost Call at the DEM
pcrat office-frst come first served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

An affidavit was issued at New
Lexington Tuesday charging William
Bell and Carl Short, Morgan county
men, with breaking into the shanty
Of Charles Thomas, near Rose Farm.
and stealing $5 in groceries and a
hat Thomas is said to have sur
prised the men while in the shanty,
according to Sheriff Clair Butts. -
Times Recorder. When arraigned
they were permitted to plead to be
ing intoxicated, on the provision
that they compensate Thomas for
property taken. Upon admitting Of
tense, each were fined SIS and costs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
FISHERS DEFEAT CAVANAUGHS
CAPTURE 11th VICTORY


ketball team captured their 11th
victory against one defeat, by
trouncing the Cavanaugh Service
team 81 to 38, Sunday afternoon IN
the local gym. The Fisher five have
defeated many of the outstanding
teams in this part of Ohio, losing
only to the Marietta All-Stars.
Among the teams defeated by Fish
ers are Roseville Pottery, Hazel Al
las, Bobb Chevrolet and other good
teams.
The Cavanaugh team played bang
up ball in the first quarter and nit
the hoop for 16 points while mold
ing the Fishermen to 13. In the
second period the Fisher team found
their shooting eyes and scored ~
points to bring their total to "a,
while the Cavanaughs were only
able to add five points to their total.
In the third quarter the Fisher
, team increased their lead by scor-
| ing II points to bring their total ID
E, As. while the Cavanaugh team seor-
ed seven to raise their total score
to 20. In the final stanza Coach
Babe White put in his substitutes
but the Fisher team out scored the
Cavanaugh five 16 to nine, to MAKE
the final score read Fisher Funeral
Service 81, Cavanaugh Service, 3D.
Joe Rich popular M. & NJ coach
must have put. some of his own
teachings into practice as he bagGed
Is points to lead the Fisher team
in scoring. However, Snider or the
Cavanaugh team, also scored !.
TippuD.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
The
Advertised
Article

il one in which the men
chanthimself has implicit
faith-elsc he will not ad-
vertise it. You are safe in
patronizing G the mer-
chants whose ads appear
In this paper because their
goods are up to date and
not shop worn. :
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
BIG REDS TROUNCE
RYESVIILE 62-39

The Big Reds are not supersti-
tious as was proved Tuesday night
when they trounced Byesville 62 to
80 to capture the 18th victory
against one defeat. This was the
third non-league victory for the
Rich-coached lads. The Big Reds
were in complete control at all times
and nevsr did the Falcons Of Byes-
vile threaten the lead.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

a meeting of exempted village
superintendent of Ohio was held
Monday at the state capitol huila-
ing, Columbus, to discuss school
matters with John w Bricker Su-
perintendent James NJ. Turner Of
this place, attended the meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Please Be Patient

We have a number of contributed articles Oh some
LENGTH that have been awaiting publication for some
,voaLs perhaps the authors are getting a bit i'm
patent because they not yet appeared in print
or they may that the delay is because we deem
the articles not worthy of publication. To all such
we would say patient, and the articles Will ap-
near sooner later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs c. e. McGrath re-
turned Tuesday from Detroit, Mich,
where they spent a couple of months
visiting their son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Riley,
and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

George FawcetU, of Chesterhill.
who has not been in good health
was taken to Memorial hospital
Marietta, last evening, for a trans
fusion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tompkins Of
st. Clairsyille. were the guests the
week end Of the latters parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Barkhurst, Of
Morgan township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

Mrs Faye Davies left Monday
evening for her home at Topeka
Kans., following a four days visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Hannah Kent
who is in poor health She is at the
home of Mrs. Walter Milligan, OF
Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
IO Al y EW 6

Character is like a tree and rep
utation like it's shadow. The shad-
ow is what we think of it; the tree
is the real thing Lincoln.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

Referee-Boyd, Lancaster
Reserves, M. & M. 20; Byesvllle,
"a
M. & M high school band played
at the game.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Totals.

The Reserves of NJ e M. tanned
the Glouster kittens" by defeating
them "a to IS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13
Watch your subscription date.

Work is in progress on the new
here. near the bridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-13

the second half. Dick Steward, the
leagues leading scorer, was right
behind Huck with 21 points. Line
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
JOHN PUBLIC HAS INCOME
 TAX TREBLED
New Bill Levies Charges Even on BiIIboards,
 Broadtdsts

WASHINGTON, July "A. - The $3,529, ,000, ,000 tax bill now in Con- gress, the largest in the nations history and designed to make both individuals and corporations dig deeper than ever to help finance the d eff ense program, is headed for House consideration today after ap- proval by the Ways and Means Com mittee.
 The committee stamped final ap- proval on the bill after a number of last-minute changes, among them the inclusion of unprecedented levies on radio broadcasts and billboards.
 The new surtaxes on individual new incomes start at five percent on the first dollar of taxable income and range up to the maximum 75 percent on incomes oyer five million dollars.
 The new tax virtually trebles the payments of persons in the lower middle brackets. For instance a married man with two children with 5000 net income, now pays no tax. Under the new system he will pay $11. A man with the same num- Der of dependents with $50O0 net income now pays $74.80. He will pay $202.40 under the new levy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
WHEELER IS FUTON SPOT
 BY STIk5oN
Montana Senator Charged with Near Subversive Ae-
 tivites If Not Treason

WASHINGTON, July "A. - Secre- tary of War Henry L. Stimson de- clared today that United States Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Mon- tana, has mailed postcards to army officers and men urging them to oppose American entry into the European war.
 At a conference with the news men, Secretary Stimson said, T think this comes very near to the line of subversive activities against the United States, if not treason"
 The cards went out postage free, said Secretary Stimson, on a frank held by Senator Wheeler. One mil- lion of the cards were printed at Government expense at the Govern ment's printing office but were lab- elied mot printed at Government expense" -
 Senator Wheeler told the reporters he sent out approximately 100000 post cards to a cross section of citi- zens all over the country" in an effort to hold the President to his pledge to keep this country out of war"
 Senator Wheeler said that some of the cards naturally reached officers and men of the United States Army, but they were not addressed pri- marily to that group"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
Hitler Admits Strong Loe- al Resistance" from
 Soviet Armies JAPAN STABS REDS
 ON SIBERIA BORDER Another Massacre of Rus- sian Troops Asserted
 by Germans
(By1 Associated Press)

Hitler's invasion of Russia is slow ing down if not entirely halted, authoritative sources in London re- ported today while at the same time reports come from Russia's back uoor that Japanese and Soviet troops have clashed on the Manchukuo- Siberian frontier. -~.s......s .5. r F
 On the Russo-G German war front violent fighting continued without a decisive turn in the conflict. DNB asserted large Russian force, en- circled south of Vitebsk on the cen- tral front, has been smashed by Nazi troops with extraordinary heavy losses" The ,Nazis claimed 13,000 Soviet prisoners were captured.
 Hitler's High Command once more acknowledged strong local resist ance' from Soviet troops. They de- clared, operations of the German armed forces and their allies are taking their planned course along the entire East Front in spite of diff ficult roads,"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
TAFT'5 PLAN FOR DRAFTEE5 NOT 90 GOOD
Gen. Marshall Says Scheme Fine for Any Time
 But Present

WASHINGTON, July 24. - Gen. George c. Marshall, Chief of Staff for the United States Army. today turned thumbs down on a proposal of Senator Robert A. Taft to limit the maximum active service of se- lectees to 16 months.
 In a statement filed with the Senate Military Affairs Committee, the only full general in the United States said Taft's plan ''has great merit, but only as a long range plan for peace time procurement for training purposes.
 "The present grave international situation prompts me again to re- quest Congress to remove the re- strictive clauses from the present law, in order that the War Depart ment may haxe maximum flexibility to meet any situation that may arise" Gen. Marshall said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
40 NIPPON SHIPS ARE
 OFF SHORE
Japanese Vessels Hove flo Along Coast Await
 ing Orders

SAN FRANCISCO Cal, July 24. More than 40 Japanese ships bound for United States ports are reported to have hove-to offshore as the result of the declaration of Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles that Japan's la test move against French Indo-C China endang- cred United States safety.
 One of the vessels hove-to is the Tatuta Maru. carrying 800 passeng- CTS and a $2.5oo000 silk cargo. The Tatuta Maru was due to arrive at dawn today but up to late this afternoon was still offshore.
 The other vessels include both empty tankers and cargo ships.
 It is understood all ships hoye-to are awaiting for orders from the Japanese Government as to the next moves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-24
Japanese Dem ands on French Indo- China Arous-
 es Fury of This Nation
NIPPON WARSHIpS
 MOVING TO SAIGN0N
Stafe Department Official Denountes Japan as
 Aggressor in Move
(By Associated Press)

War clouds lowered today in the Far East situation caused by move ments of Japanese war vessels and denouncing of Japan's move in French Indo-China by the United States.
 Japanese warships are reported off Capt. St James, Camranh Bay, in southern French Indo- China, after the French are said officially to have yielded to the demands of Japan for air and naval bases.
 Dispatches indicate that 12 Japan csc transports are enroute to Saigon. less than TOO miles by air from Great Britain's key naval stronghold at Singapore.
 Denounced by U. s.
 Tn Washington, the United States Government has strongly denounced Japan as an aggressor in the French Indo-C China situation and declared positively the move there menaced American security and endangered American territory and interests in the Far East.
 Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles issued the formal statement in behalf of the United States, as- serting that Japan's action is pri- marily in preparation for further movements of conquest in adjacent areas"
 Action Condemned
 Welles said the substance of the United States condemnation of Jap ans movement was given last night to the Japanese Ambassador during a half-hour snappy conference.
 The statement contained no hints as to steps planned by the United States to counter the Japanese move as that is not generally the way in situations now arising.
 Direct Warning
 The statement did declare that occupation of French Indo- China or -