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Evening star., 1941-06-12

then. as every one was in 1922 The
former was mulling over a new in
vention, a jigger that would make
movies talk. The great question the
device created was whether people
accustomed to pantomime on the
screen could stand the exposure OF
q second sense, hearing, to the mir
acle of it all.
The way to find out, Of course,
ras to make a test. But how? And
of whom?
Whatever was chosen, the con-
census was that it should be funny.
No solemn old oaf was going to talk
the ears off its public merely be-
cause some one had wrought gad-
get to make that possible.
Funniest thing around at the mo-
nnent-in the opinion of people
whose opinion the movies could re-
spect-was Robert Benchley's skit
called The TreaSurers Report" a
slice OF satire that was convulsing
audiences at the Music Box Revue.
It ran eight and one-half minutes
which was concluded to be the ideal
period for testing the merit Of a
talking picture in holding audience
attention.
That the test turned out success
fully is almost deafeningly apparent.
**
The Treasurer's Report" Incl
dentally, is brilliant answer to the
possibly perplexing question of how
10 become an actor. All that Is
necessary is that you be critic, that
you agree to contribute a skit to a
show being put on by drama critics,
that you find yourself in a taxi on
the way TO the theater without a
tine written, and that you have the
ability to turn out funny thing
like that before the taxi reaches
the theater.
Benchley did it.
He did 1t, too, with no fors-knowl-
edge. not even a foreboding of the
consequences. With the innate hu-
mility of all critics, he thought of
It as a worthless little thing that
he had dashed off in a spirit of
desperation as he was about to
crash into another deadline. un-
cidentally, the lesson profited
Benchley nothing. The last time
this department saw him, he was a
couple of hours away from a radio
Evening star., 1941-06-12
Will Lecture on BruziI

DR.. Jorge Americana, professor Of
law in the University of Sac Paulo,
Brazil, and president of the Lawyers
Institute of Sac Paulo, will give a
lecture in English on The Brazil of
Today" at $50 o'clock tonight in the
Pan-American Union Building, The
lecture is sponsored by the Director
General and the Assistant Director
of the Pan-American Union.
Evening star., 1941-06-12

was given q sensitive beauty OF de-
tail and warm coloring. Miss Inger-
soil proceeded to the romantic Chopin
'Nocturne in D Flat" investing it
with limpid delicacy. To the i'm
promptu in r sharp she gave added
dramatic significance. Her Brahms
will undoubtedly mature in reson-
ance and, with its present musicality
retained, will be true to the stand
ards she evidently has set.
Dash and fire in the Macdowell
Hungarian Etude" preceded the i'm
pressionism of the Debussy Sounds
and Perfumes Of the Night" and the
capriciousness of the Dance of
Puck: the List "Suspiro Etude" was
played with the same musical as
surance. disclosed often during the
program. A brilliant performance
of the List fantaise on Hungarian
folk-melodies was given with Fanny
Amstutz Roberts at the second
piano.
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program without the slightest no
ton of what he was going to say0
The thing was such an immediate
hit that producers camped on
Benchley's doorstep in veritable
droveS, If it was their idea to lure
him out of criticism-for the good
of bad art-it did not work. Bench
ley would take their gold, as who
would not, but he would not admit
acting to be his vocation. He was
a critic, and he would continue to
be a critic, if only on a part-time
basis.
He maintained that attitude, too,
for grand total of Is years until
the movies finally took him over
more or less on an exclusive rights
basis.
AS a movie actor, he has Just en-
hanced his historical significance
by being the first human actor to
perform with the animated flora
and fauna of Walt Disney in The
Reluctant Dragon"
&&
Waits and strays: After all those
years, 1t is impossible to keep
Charles Coburn from teaching in
the summer. .. When Union COL
lege could not house the Mohawk
Drama Festival this year, it looked
as If Mr.. Coburn might lose out.
-. Things are all right again, how
ever. He has just signed on as
head Of the speech and drama fac
ulty of U. c. l.. A. Director of
The Flame of New Orleans" COM
ing to Keith's tomorrow, is one of
the most famous of French refu-
gees, Rene Clair. The Ghost
Goes West" is the picture most
synonymous with his name. =,
There will be five stage shows at
the Capitol today for the benefit of
Jimmy Dorsey fans, whose names
are that legion.
Evening star., 1941-06-12

tlme Mr.. BenchIey was
the man who made the
ing picture. 1t is the
Evening star., 1941-06-12

truth, the whole
truth, and Moth
ing but the truth
so help us.
The pic ture
WAS an expert
ment to be sure.
and as pretty a
piece of coinci-
dence as ever
courted the at
tention of peo-
pie who Weren t
otherwise occu-
pied at the time.
The movies and
Benchley b OF h
u q e Younger
Evening star., 1941-06-12
Where and When
Current TheaterAttractions
and Time of Showing

NationaI-"Fantasia," the much
discussed Disney, with music con-
Quoted by Stokowski: 2:20 and $3.50
pm.
Keith'S-"Citizen Kane" the ini-
tial Orson Welles film venture: 2:30,
and $3.50 pm.
Palace-"Blood and Sand" Tyrone
Power turns matador in Valentino S
old role: IL am, lao, 4:20, and
$40 pm.
Earle-"Reaching for the Sum-"
romance among the assembly lines:
/ m, lao, 4;25, 7:05 and $50 pm
Stage shows: 1855, 3:35, go and
8 pm.
Capitol broadway Limited"
Victor McLaglen and Zasu Pitts
making merry: 1890 am, 1880
3:15, 5:25, 8 and 1920 pm. Stage
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shows: u, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10 and $50
pm.
Little-"George Takes the Air, F"
slapstick British comedy with
George Formby: IL am, 1890, 2:20,
4:10, 6, 7:55 and GAS pm.
Metropolitan-"Meet John Doe" +"
Frank Capra discusses the plight of
Evening star., 1941-06-12
Appeals for Volunteers

FRANCONIA. Va, June IL (Spe-
claD.-Mrs. Milton Alexander, chair
man Of the Franconia Red Cross
unit, has issued an appeal for addi-
tional volunteer workers to make
sweaters and hospital shirts. Ma
terial is ready for distribution at
Mrs. Alexander's home on Fran
coma road.
Evening star., 1941-06-12

the little man today: 1l:30 am, .,
ABS, 7:05 and $40 pm.
Columbia - That Hamilton
Woman" with Vivien Leigh as she:
Ills am, las, 4:20, SIS and $50
pm.
Trans-Lux News and shorts:
Continuous from 10 am.
Evening star., 1941-06-12

More than 100000 persons have
visited the tower of New Yorks
Empire State Building.
Evening star., 1941-06-12
Mr.. Benchley a Fellow
Of Historical Dimensions
He Made the First All.Talking Film
And He Has Just Registered
A Second Important First
By JAY CARMODY.

think of Robert Benhley
recall erstWhe
play with bland dSamng smile But the chances
would
question What is the historical significance Robert Benchley?
That should enombed
high time Mr. Benchey
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
Brokaw

Vonda Lee Hoover spent one
night last week with her cousin,
Twyla Hoover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Pinkerton
and son Allen, and Jerry Miller of
Massillon spent Friday night with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arley
Johnson.
Dayton Hoover and family were
Sunday visitors with his father, E.
F. Hoover, and family.
w. S. G. S. met last wednesday
with Mrs II. A. Morris. Plans were
made for penny social at the
school house the 2Sth, and for the
usual Christmas exchange at the
next meeting, which will be with
Mrs. Lyllis Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Kirkbride and
Mr.. and Mrs Cad Matthews attend
ed the dedication of Center Valley
church, Sunday.
Will Roberts and wife of Beverly
Dale Johnson and Lee Frye were
Sunday afternoon visitors at Arley
Johnson's
James Province and family were
Sunday guests at Martin Hooper's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13

Navy and abroad, providing important link of
communication between the service man and his fam
ily With 100000 men under arms this task has
grown almost tenfold. The of Red Cross field
directors assisting with experienced counsel and with
financial aid to solve the problems of service men
and their families back home.
Red Cross volunteers giving their blood for
emergency transfusons in the Army and Navy In
the coming year some 10000 Red Cross nurses will
been inducted for military and naval service.
Uniformed volunteers nearing completion of 40
600 surgical dressings requested by the Surgeons
General of the Army and Navy.
For it's part in the civilian defense program, the
Red Cross has undertaken the training of 900
Nurses Aides, auxiliary corps of volunteers to help
relieve the current shortage of registered nurses
During the coming year 100000 and women
will be taught Red Cross first aid civilian pre-
paredness measure. Disaster relief preparedness is
being widened the challenge of sabotage fire
explosions and to stand backlog of readiness in
the event of sporadic bombing armed invasion Nu
triton and Nursing will be extended to
additional thousands protective health measure
These are the why the Red Cross asks your
support this year Your membership button is badge
of patriotism, way you express your belief in
America
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
Pennsville
5Oth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. John Greathouse
celebrated their 50th wedding an
niversary Sunday at their home,
with a pot luck dinner. This date
was also the birthday anniversary Of
their son, Harvey Greathouse. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. John
Smith, of McConelsville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah Speakman and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Goodchild of Circleville,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Greathouse
and family, of Macarthur, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Greathouse and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Greathouse Of
Thornville, Mrs. Ida Greathouse and
son Clyde of Todds, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Wootton of Stockport, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Greathouse.
Flora Miller was an afternoon call
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Greathouse re-
ceived many lovely gifts and cards.
Mrs Alice Smith, a sister of Mrs.
Greathouse was the only guest
present that attended the wedding
SO years ago.
G.. B. Dougan who is at Column
bus, is slowly recovering from re-
cent operation.
Junior Dougan of O. S. u, spent
the week end with his mother, Mrs.
Lucy Dougan, and daughter Mary
Leila.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McInturf
and family were dinner guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Roy James and family,
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Curt McIn-
turf and family of Stewart were
afternoon visitors at the James
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers Van Fossen
are the parents of daughter, born
Friday, Nov. 7.
Honor George DOugan
George Dougan of Ft. Bragg, N.
c., spent a few days last week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. v.
Dougan. Mr. and Mrs. Dougan en-
tertained with a dinner Sunday in
honor of him. Those present were
George Dougan, Miss Mary Wilson,
of McConnelsville, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Mendenhall Of Elliott, and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. v. Dougan. George return.
ed to camp Monday evening, and
, expects to be transferred to another
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
Our Correspondents

1t 80 years ago this week that c. B. Ray be-
gan wearing out lead pencils and using Fast Mall
tablets, correspondent for this paper. The fact
that he has continued with almost quarter
of century is evident that we value his services,
when say value" we do not mean that we always
agree with everything he wres and we know that he
does not always agree with what we write How
ever know that subscribers in general take it
week in and week out enjoy reading his section.
Last week he suggested that people who got their
in Morgan county send him letter card tell
ing about themselves and family and how long they
have read this paper. 1t is splendid suggestion
and We hope there will be generous response.
In this connection wish to express appre-
citation of the services of correspondents We
have splendid corps of news gatherers throughout
the county-people who interested in their COM
munes and in the county in general. These CORES
pondents may realize it, but it is true neverthe
less that they writing the history of this county
the happenings of their community is being put into
a permanent record, and some items which may seem
trivial will in time become of great value from
an historical viewpoint.
Some so-called historian may come along and write
up the history of this county in book form If, and
when he does, his of information will be the
county papers-items that now being written into
the records. More and more as time goes on do We
and realize the value of our newspaper files. In
fact have been asked repeatedly send them to
freproof vault in Columbus as place of safe keep
ing.
While Mr.. Ray has served this paper CORES
pondent continuously for longer period than any
other one, yet have number who have been with
many years, and some practically To
all wish to again remind you of appreciation
of your services-and believe that the people in
your localities should also appreciate the services you
rendering in writing the news from your vicinity.
We recall back years ago, that often
reminded that the country newspaper would be
a thing of the past-that it would be crowded of
circulation by the city That time has not yet
arrived,-nor is it coming soon. Our experience of
almost quarter of a century in the country newspa-
per game, leads remark that the country news
paper is appreciated and holds a higher place
today than it has in the past.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
Election Not Consoling To G. 0. P.

The Republicans will have to do lot of figuring
to anything consoling in the elections last week
especially in Ohio. Instead of making any gain,
they not able to hold onto what they already
had and the big headlines in the city papers folow-
ing the election, democrats Make Gains in the
Election We have been unable to learn of sec
ton of the country where anything like Repuphcan
gain recorded; but in many places not only did
the Democrats hold onto what they had, but made
substantial gains It is true that New York City re-
elected man running for mayor the Republican
yet who endorsed him But the rank and file of the
G. O. p froth the mouth at the suggestion that he
is Republican. They class him the same sort of a
Republican they do Wendell Willkie
In Ohio the Democratic gain was particularly ap-
parent Cleveland and Akron both elected Democratic
mayors, and many other places Democrats replaced
Republican mayors.
strongly backing the policies of President Roosevelt
shows that the people with their ballots rebuk-
ed the present governor of this state. This was re-
vealed by way which special tax levies through
out the went down to defeat. The farmers and
home owners had perfectly good for refusing
to vote more taxes upon themselves because of the
governors return to local governments that
part the big treasury surplus to which they
entitled
The result of the election shows that if the Demo-
Gratis this state stop their horseplay, and scrap
ping among themselves, they will sweep the state
next fall by overwhelming majority
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13

dinner Thursday evening. Those
served were Misses Madelle Hila-
man and Jean Mellor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
Williams and children, Miss Mado-
lyn Hilaman and Keith Filaman.
Mrs. Juanita Giles and Mrs. Mona
Burcher were visiting at GAINESVILLE,
Monday.
Accept Positions In Cleveland
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Geddes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Wilson made
business trip to Cleveland We'd
nesday. Mr.. Geddes and Mr.. Will
son returned to Cleveland Monday,
where they have accepted civil
service positions with the Aero
nautical Laboratories. This is a
government testing laboratory for
airplane motors, and all other parts
for airplanes. When completed il
will consist of II buildings, and will
be one of three such laboratories in
the United States.
Mrs. J. W. Barker (Chattie New.
ton of Deep River, Iowa, is spend
ing the week with her cousin, Mrs
LYDIA Newton and son Glen. Mr.
and Mrs Stanley Newsom and fam
lily of Malta were guests at the
Newton home, Sunday.
Dean Dougan of Canton spent 6
few days last week with his family
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Kerns were
Saturday callers at the W. S
Thompson home.
The Townsend club will mee
Thursday evening in the I. o. O. F
hall. The public is cordially invit
ed to attend There will be a pro
gram of readings and special music
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13

John Earl Cheadle and Conrad
Pierpoint will leave this Thursday
| for Fort Hayes, Columbus, to have
their final examination for military
| service
Mr. and Mrs Paul Ellis and chill
dren Helen and Gene of Philo, Wis
tied one day last week with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Ellis.
Everett Starting and family spent
| a day recently with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Starting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Mercer and
family Of Crooksville visited Sunday
| with Mr. and Mrs. David Rider
Mr. and Mrs. Page Lyon, of Nal
| ia route, spent Saturday with the
latter's mother, Mrs. Clark Green.
Word has been received by rela-
| tives that Mrs. p B. Daugherty of
st. Louisville, suffered a severe
stroke, last week.
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Ernest Henery were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harlem Henery, of GAINESVILLE.
Miss Marian Pierpoint is in Ath-
ems, where she has employment.
Francis Startling returned home
Sunday, after spending the past five
| weeks with his brother, M. w. Star
ling, of Reynoldsburg.
Mrs Ida Greathouse and son
Clyde attended the golden wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Greathouse, of Pennsville.
Williams Brothers have moved a
| drilling machine on the Lucille
Cheadle farm.
Orion Worden and family moved
to the John Pierpoint farm, last
week
Sunday callers at the L. H. Ged-
des home were Mrs. Lura Wymer,
Mrs. Vena Barr, Mrs. Laura Pid-
| geon, Curt McInturf and family, and
Mr. and Mrs. Perl Geddes.
Mr. and Mrs Thurm Carr and Mr..
and Mrs. Link Taylor of McConnels-
| vile were Sunday dinner guests OF
Mrs Lucille Cheadle.
Miss Edith Cain of Glenville, w
Va, and brother Bill Cain of Camp
Shelby Miss, are spending few
days with their parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs. H. A. Cain.
Howard Smith and family visited
with Mrs Smiths parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Starting
Sunday visitors at the Earl Wood.
ward home were Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
| ter Shook and son Rodger, and Lee
| Woodward of Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
Thev All ATTACKED" Germany

Htlers charge that the United States has attacked
Germany recalls some other famous accusations from
the same source. According to the Hitler version OF
the things
Austria attacked Germany: It's last Chancellor,
Schuschnigg, preparing to hold a plebiscite
among his people, and that was threat to the
German Reich
Czechosovakia attacked German: 1t had some ter
rtory that Germany wanted, and SO it was guilty OF
aggression.
Poland attacked Germany: 1t would not dlsmembef
ITSELF so Hitler was forced to dismember it.
Denmark Holland, and Belgium all attacked Ger
many: They were guilty of lying in its line OF march
In our own case, according to the Hitler version
the attack was begun when the unarmed steamship
Robin Moor practically threw itself upon Nazl tor
pedo.
Germany never attacks 1t is Hitlers theory tina
the bigger the lie and better its receptlon-N
Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13
OBITUARY
William Thomas Bowman

William Thomas Bowman, son of
Emmor and Elizabeth Van Law
Bowman, was born Feb. 10, 1885,
and died Oct. -, 1941, aged Sc
years, eight months and two days.
April /, 1887. At that time he suf-
fered hemorrhage back of his left
eye, causing him the loss of his
sight in this eye. In April, 1941,
he suffered a stroke of paralysis,
from which he only partially recov-
cred. Two more strokes, followed,
one on September 26, and the last
one on October 8. At MONDAY on
the 18th of October, 1941, the end
came, when he laid aside the frail
garment of this mortal life, to be
clothed in the raiment of life i'm
mortal. Conscious to the last, he
bore the suffering and pain of part
ing with the same patience and
cheerfulness that characterized his
entire life. always saying I'm all
right" He never burdened anyone
with his cares or troubles, and in
that glad resurrection morning that
knows no care or trouble, his spirit
Will Nc calling DdCh W US, LII al
right" November 8, 1906 he mar
ried Lucy Mary Shook. One son,
Floyd Bowman, and two daughters,
Mrs. Freda Wiley and Mary Aid
ridge, came to bless this home. Be-
sides his wife and children men
toned, he leaves four grandchil-
dren. Joann and Ronald Wiley, Bill
1y Herrold, and Thomas Clark Bow
man, also three brothers, John ".
Charles P and Harvey e. all OF
Chesterhill, and a large circle OF
other friends. Due to the early
training and teaching Of his sanity
mother, he kept the faith of the
friends, and was firm in his belief
in the teachings of the Society. He
was a member of Fairview grange
which he enjoyed attending, wher
his health permitted.
BY his going the home has lost
its stay companion, father, ano
friend. The community has lost q
fine citizen, good neighbor, anc
friend, urassuming, kind and true
Submission to the Divine will II
life and in death, we can only say
his life's work has been well done
ENTER thou into the joys OF thy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-11-13

location very soon.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Wells and fam
lily of Elliott were dinner guests Of
her mother, Mrs. Edith Harkins,
Sunday.
Married AZ Years
The 47th wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hilaman, which
took place Nov IL, was celebrated
Sunday, Nov. 8, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Mcpherson (Helen
Hilaman J of GAINESVILLE. At noon a
bounteous dinner was served to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Mabie and daugh.
ter Twyla, Mrs. George Ham and
two sons, Bobby and Billy, Miss de-
borah Sims of Canton, Arthur King
Mrs. Blanche Ridgley and Miss Cora
Reed of Chesterhill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Hilaman and daughter Mad
olyn, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcpherson and
honor guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Hila-
man. They were the recipients OF
number of lovely gifts.
Farewell Party
The Christian EnGeavor and Will
ing Workers Sunday school class OF
the Methodist church held a fare
well party Thursday night at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clifford
in honor of Conrad Pierpoint, who
left this week for camp. Refresh,
ments of taffy and popcorn balls
were served. The evening was spent
in playing games and musical en-.
tertainment.
j. M. Bachelor and Howard
James attended the stock sale al
GAINESVILLE, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Hiatt attended
church services at McConnelsville
Sunday morning, and in the after
noon they visited at the home o1
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spratt of neal
Neelyville. In the evening they Wis
tied W. s. Dougan, of Chesterhill.
Mrs. F. r. Clifford and son Re,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. F
M Mercer.
Mrs. Vena Barr of Jacksontowr
was a week end guest of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Mercer and
two children of Crooksville were
dinner guests of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Elwood Mercer, Sunday
Grange Notice
Grange will be held Friday even
! ing, Nov. IA. All members are urg
ed to be present as there will be
degree practice.
Sunday guests at the Dr. C.. V
Davis home were Mr.. and Mrs. J. J
Rogers and two children Allen anG
Ruth. of Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harris and
family of Chesterhill and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Giles and daughter Janet
Lee spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Enmor Mendenhall and SON Of West
Lafayette.
Mrs. LYDIA Newton and son. Glen
Miss Mary Simpson of Stockport
and Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Newsom
and family spent day recently with
Elmer Heskett, and family, Of
Crooksville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams en-.
tertained with six o'clock chicken