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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP YOUNG
PEOPLE MEET

The Bristol township Christian
Endeavor society met Sunday even
ing at the Lebanon church. Walter
Workman of the home church was
in charge of the program, and presi-
dent Carleton Martin presided over
the business part of the meeting
The next meeting will be held at
the Meigs Church of Christ, Sunday
evening, Feb. 9, at O'Clock. All
young people are welcome to at
tend
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

r. MS CONFER DEGREE

Past Masters Of Corinthian lodge,
No. Ill, F. & A. M, conferred the
M. NJ. degree on one candidate
Tuesday evening Retiring Master
Thomas C. Patterson was presented
a P. NJ. jewel After lodge closed,
lunch was served in the dining
room, and a social time enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

For 70 years Blackstone washers
have been known as quality prod
uct and outstanding today for great
advance in convenience, care-free
service, fast, gentle washing and
quiet smooth running. Priced at
Morris Hardware from $39.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mrs. Fred Tavenner and nephew
VIM. eastman have been spending
several days in Columbus, visiting
relatives, and Mr.. eastman attend
ed the wool growers association
meeting, held Tuesday and Wednes-
day
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

When you take it up one side and
down the other there is no equal to
modern automatic Magic Chef gas
range for convenience and saving in
gas. Pyrofax gas service and Magic
Chef ranges are most successful
companions Ask Morris Hardware
for plain facts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Miss Evelyn Gillespie, Of Colum-
bus, who spent the week end here
with her father, Emmett Gillespie,
was accompanied to Columbus by
her aunt, Miss Kate Gillespie, for a
few days visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mrs. Blanche Hosom suffered a
stroke OF paralysis last Thursday, af-
fecting her speech. Mrs. HOsom who
formerly lived near Malta and later
here in rooms in the Stanbery
building, is at the home Of her
niece, Mrs. Eber Beach, Roxbury
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight. Torbert and
daughter Jane of Lorain who at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Torberts S
father, Alonzo Pierce, at Marietta
Tuesday, stopped off here enroute
home, and made a brief visit with
Mr. .Torbert's brother, Judge Arthur
Torbert, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

The Malta Mfg. company recently
elected directors as follows: Fred
d. Coulson, Howard A. Coulson,
Harry w. Cook and Miss Eva Simp-
son. Officers are: F. D. Coulson,
president; Harry w. Cook, vice
president and general manager.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

The local fire department was
summoned to the Cowan service sta
tion last Thursday evening about
seven o'clock. A car which was
parked in the servicing room caught
fire, supposedly from defective wir-
ing, and before it was discovered
the floor underneath the car was
also on fire. The blaze was under
control before the firemen arrived.
Not much damage was done
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Miss Martha Ham, daughter of
the late Emmett and Jennie Riley
Ham, and Arthur Nolan, son of
Mrs. Alice Nolan, near Beverly, were
united in marriage at Caldwell, Jan.
8. They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Doris Nichols. Following g
the ceremony, wedding supper was
served at the home of the bride S
sister, Mrs. Emmett McGirr, Of
Newton Ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

A daughter named Rita June was
born Sunday to ex-County Engineer
and Mrs. Fred Smith, of Malta. Mr..
and Mrs. Carlos Harris of Penn
township and Mrs. S. F. Smith, near
Malta, are grandparents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

W. O. Porter and wife, Of Malta,
We're in Columbus Saturday, where
the former attended meeting OF
secretaries of Masonic Blue lodge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mothers club will meet Tuesday
night, February 4, at the home Of
Mrs. G.. L. Tennell Mrs Marian
Gray in charge of the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
Valley Lodge, No. 145, f. & A. M.

Stated communication of Valley
lodge, No. 145, Wednesday evening,
Feb. 5, at 7:3O.-Judson Young, w.
M; w. o. Porter, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
Townsend Club Notice

On account of the weather condi-
tions there was no meeting Of the
Townsend club Tuesday evening.
The regular program will be given
at the meeting next week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Men-now is the time to buy that
new Suit and Overcoat, worth
while saving if you buy it now dur
ing Coulson's February Cleanup
Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service of the Malta Methodist
church will meet Friday, Jan. 81, at
p. m, in the Sunday school room.
Mrs. ] H. Sudlow of Marietta, pres
ident of the GAINESVILLE district of
the society, will speak.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

One lot of Ladies' Better Dresses,
formerly sold from 1895 to $3.50,
priced to close fast at $3.50 to S.
95, during Coulson's February
Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mems Work Pants, Whip Cord"
at 81 and up. Mems Work Shirts
at for 81. Mems OF. Sanforized
Overalls, 81. Heavy Part Wool
Work Socks, for 29c, during Coul-
sons February Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kellerman
Of Cuyahoga Falls were week end
guests of the latters father, G.. c..
Mckay, of Liberty street.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Boys Heavy Corduroy Pants, ST.
20 and up; Boys 80 OF. All Wool
Mackinaws with the Upper Book
Pocket, $3.50, during Corlson's Feb
ruary Cleanup Sale
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Silas Mesecher, 76, of Glouster,
a former resident of Homer town
ship, died Jan. 16, following an ILL
hess. He was son Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Zedekiah Mesecher, and up
until 1897, when he moved to Glous-
ter, had spent his entire life in Ho-
mer township. He was never mar
ried and was the last of a family OF
six children. Funeral services were
held at the John S. Blower funeral
home, Glouster, Jan. II, with inter-
ment in the cemetery at Maplewood.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Final Clearance Sale Prices on
all Ladies', Misses and Children S
Winter Coats, at Coulson's, during
their February Cleanup Sale. Buy
now and Save.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

DOGS KILL BROOD EWES

Recently dogs killed six of B. F
Reeds brood ewes, and injured g
number. Homer Mccormick also
had one killed. The two dogs do
ing the mischief Swere shot.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

1t is dead sure thing you can
save money buying your electric
wiring supplies at Morris Hardware,
and think of the convenience. Try.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
Appreciation

/ wish to express my thanks to the
many friends who sent me cards
and letters while I was patient at
Memorial hospital.-Paul P. Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Miss Mildred Ogan, of Akron, Wis
tied here the week end with her
cousin, Mrs. Nellie Baker Sunday.
Mrs. Baker entertained at dinner in
her honor. Covers were laid for
Miss Ogan, Mrs. Thelma Fox, Mrs.
Fanny Gorrell, Mrs Llewwella Nc
Donald and the hostess.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
LOCAL NE w S

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griffin of
GAINESVILLE spent the week end here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. g..
A. Gaylord.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Miller of
this place had as guests the week
end, Robert Dhonau and AL Clark,
Of Cincinnati.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Ladies Suede Shoes, $1.49 and
up: Mems Dress OXfords, $1.9S and
up; Mems Work Shoes, $1.59 and
up; Mems and Boys Hi-Top Shoes,
$2.49 and up, during Coulson's Feb
ruary Cleanup SALE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Girls Sport Oxfords, priced at ST.
40 and up, during Coulsons Febru-
ary Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mrs. L. B. Adrean returned Sun
day from a 10 days visit at Steuben-
vile with her son Raymond Adrean
and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Earl Newman left for his home at
Ochelata, Okla, Monday, following
J. Newman, and family, near Hope
we'll
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Cut Flowers, Potted Plants, Fu
neral Flowers, Florists Pottery
McConnelsville Greenhouse and Posy
Shop. Phone EOS. j30tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Misses May and Helen Little of
this place, visited in GAINESVILLE Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
BOetcher
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30
Morgan January

Boys Wool Cashmere Dress Suits
at 1895 and up, during Coulson's s
February Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Check Coulson's Full Page Circu-
lar advertising their February
Cleanup Sale. 1t is chuck full of
Real Bargains.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker Of
GAINESVILLE, visited here with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Baker, and family, the week end.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

70xS0 Cotton Plaid Blankets, 2
for $1.10 and up, during Coulson's
February Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Warne and
daughter Doris Lucille, left the first
of the week for their home at
Springfield, Mo-, following a several
weeks visit with the formers moth
er, Mrs. Ona Warne, near Meigs,
and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Here is what you have been wait
ing .for-Coulson's February Clean
up Sale. Buy Now and Save.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Andrew Sellers, 25, near Stover-
town, who teaches near Gaysport,
had a close call from death last
Thursday morning, when his auto
mobile stalled on the railroad cross
ing and was struck by the B. & @.
southbound gasoline powered loco
motive near the Five Mile bridge.
state route 555. The collision hurl-
ed the auto about SO feet from the
crossing. 1t is stated that Sellers
who was riding alone, applied the
brakes when approaching the cross
ing and lost control of the auto
when it skidded on the slippery
roal. He states he did not see the
approaching car until he was few
yards from the crossing. Sellers
received but minor bruises, but suf-
fered severely from shock. A. K.
Osborne of GAINESVILLE is the conduc-
tor on the train. The auto was prac-
tically wrecked.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cook, Of NAL
ia, are spending the week in New
York City The former is on busi-
ness and the latter is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Captola McKeown and
cousin Mrs. j. r. Alderman and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Have you ever tried Protex Mo-
tor Oil at Morris Hardware? 1t has
big following.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

A son was born last Thursday,
Jan. 23 to Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Cihler
of Cleveland, at st. Luke's hospital.
Mrs. Cihler before marriage, Miss
Esther Sherman, is registered
nurse and Mr. Cihler is an athletic
director in Cleveland schools. Mr.
and Mrs John Sherman of this place
are grandparents of the new arrival,
who has been named John Craig
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

9x12 Congoleum Rugs, priced at
$2.9S and up, during Coulson's Feb
ruary Cleanup Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

! during CoClSonS FeDruafy cleanup
! Sale.
l.. z. Orth, of the Marietta state
highway offices, is member of the
reception committee for the annual
convention of the Ohio Society of
Professional Engineers, which will
be held Feb. 81, at Toledo. Mr..
Orth formerly resided at this place.
With good part of the Winter
still ahead of us, you can buy Ladies
and Children's Underwear. Blankets,
/ Winter Coats, Snowsuits, Sweaters,
| and many other winter needs at a
/ BIG SAVING IN PRICE AT COUL-
SONS during their February Clean
up Sale.
Miss Kathryn Marquis, &C, ma
tive of Sharon, Noble county, died
Sunday at Parkersburg, w. Va. The
deceased was a nurse up until few
years ago, when her health failed.
Miss Marquis was attached to the
Walter Reed hospital, Washington,
d. c., during the World war. She
was the daughter of the late Sam
uel and Margaret Marquis. She is
survived by three brothers, Henry,
Alfred and William Marquis, all of
West Virginia. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon at
the Sharon Presbyterian church,
with interment in Sharon cemetery.
Special prices on Prints, Light
and Dark Outings, Bleached Out
ings, Table Paddings, Bleached and
Brown Muslins, Shirtings, Cotton
and Part Linen Crashes, Indian
Head Shrunk Muslins, Cotton Chal-
lies, Apron Ginghams, Cotton Di
apers, Coverts, Tickings, Cretonnes,
Curtain Materials, Sheetings, Pillow
Tubings. etc, during Coulson's Feb
ruary Cleanup Sale.
Ira Coffman, 65. who resided on
Glouster route one, two miles south
Of brakes, died very suddenly last
Thursday evening, while listening to
the radio He was an oil worker by
trade, and had been engaged in his
regular duties during the day. Death
was due to heart trouble. Accord
ing to the Perry county coroner, it
is stated that his was the sixth case
of sudden death from heart trouble
in Perry county in less than two
weeks. He is survived by one son,
three daughters, four brothers and
a sister. Funeral services We're held
Sunday at Beech Grove church, with
irto"n ort in the church cemeterv
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

Coulson's February Cleanup Sale
starts Friday morning, Jan. 31st.
All departments participating. BE
sure and check our Full Page Cir
cular" for the many outstanding
Bargains we are Offering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

C. l.. James, of Columbus, was a
week end business visitor here and
at his farms on the Malta-Penns-
Vile road. Mr. James who has been
employed with the Gallon Iron
Works & Mfg company, as salesman
for % years, has recently had Nor
gan county added to his territory.
This large concern manufacturers
road MACHINERY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

72x9O Bleached Sheets, Ace and
up; 42x36 pillow cases, 12c and up,
during Coulson's February Cleanup
Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-01-30

cular" for the many outstanding
| Bargains we are Offering.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Snearly, for
mer residents of this place, but
more recently have been residing in
Marietta, are to move to Washing
ton, D. c., soon, where Mr.. Snearly
will supervise the Washington, d.
c., office of r. & s. Sales company.
Mr. Snearly has been president Of
the r. & S. Sales company, Mariet-
ia, and the concern is expanding.
His firm is Wurlitzer distributors
for eastern West Virginia, northern
Maryland and the District of Co
lumbia, and in order to properly
serve that large district, they are
opening new offices at Washington.
Mrs. Alice Jewett Matthews, 88.
widow Of Henry Matthews, lifelong
resident of Beverly, died Wednes-
day of last week. Her parents were
the late Samuel Hiliiman Jewett and
Elizabeth Blackburn Jewett. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Elizabeth j. Waller of the Matthews
home and Mrs. Elma Wagner of Wa
terford. The late DR.. Frank Jewett
was a brother. There are seven
grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. She was an active
member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon with interment in Bev-
erly cemetery.
Coulson's February Cleanup Sale
starts Friday morning, January 31st.
All departments participating. Here
is your opportunity to buy what you
are needing in Dry Goods. Clothing,
Shoes, Ladies' Ready-toWear, and
Floor Covering, at a Big Saving to
you.
Mrs. Anna E. Cochran, 81, of
GAINESVILLE, died Monday evening at
Bethesda hospital She was twice
married. Surviving are five sons,
Charles, Harry, Richard and Ho-
mer Grandstaff, all of GAINESVILLE,
and Robert Grandstaff of the home;
a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Wagner, of
Pleasant Valley; four brothers,
Charles Barnhart, Ellis Station
Frank Barnhart, Dillon Falls; Ho-
mer Barnhart, Hiramsburg, and Will
bur Barnhart, of Columbus, and one
sister, Mrs. Hattie Hill, of Reiners-
vile.
Andrew Sellers, 25, near Slower
town, who teaches near Gaysport
had a close call from death last
Thursday morning, when his auto
mobile stalled on the railroad cross
ing and was struck by the B. & O.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

N. H. OIL
For Roads. Race Tracks. Drivewsys
and Parking Lots. Phone. A-F-12. New
Haven.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-02

WANT RIDE to downtown Detroit morn
ings. Must leave Little Mack and Hsr-
per by am. Phone Roseville lo73-J
after 8 pm.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-02
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RULES

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for cancellations. corrections or adjust
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vertisement
The Daily Monitor shall not b re-
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09

ONEw YORK, April o-(R-
Glistening In her new coat of
war paint, the IS. 000-ton battle.
ship North Carolina was ready
today to become Q "ship Of the
line" In commissioning exercises
scheduled for 1880 a. m. (EST)
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The first Of II dreadnaughts
ordered in the nations speeding
program to become the might
est naval power In the world, the
$4,000, 900 ship drew to the
navy yard 1900 special guests,
headed by Secretary Of the Navy
Knox.
Special police. marines and
sailors guarded the 700-foot bat
tlewagon under wartime restric-
tons to prevent sabotage.
Until her sister ship, the
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09
wA Workers
Heavy; Strike

OCAvE SPRING, Ca, April 9
-R-Those WPA shovels,
about which you've heard wise
cracks, were no joking matter to
30 project workers here.
In fact, they struck because
of them big heavy shovels," and
they stayed strucl. yesterday
until a supervisor interviewed.
The man who runs the tool
house handed out big, thick.
bladed new shovels, heavier
than the thinly-worn ones that
had been in use. That started
the strike.
Supervisor John Burns was
called. He made . brief speech.
The gist of which was "get to
work with the new shovels or get
off the WPA pay rolls"
They picked up the shovels
and the strike was settleL peace
fully, if not amicably. Anyway.
the new shovels made the dirt
fly all day on the grading pro-
ject.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09
Margaret Lee
Wins School
Spelling Title

NEW HAVEN-Grade school
spelling honors went to Margaret
Lee, of the seventh grade, in the
school championship contest
conducted by Supt. Edward Sic
fert last week. Betty Peters,
another seventh grade pupil, was
runner-up. The championship
was decided on the word Gun
wrapping.
As school champ, Margaret
will enter the Detroit News dis
trict contest to be staged in New
Baltimore Friday. April Is. She
will compete with other school
champions from schools in the
northern Macomb district.
The winner in New Baltimore
will 60 to the Detroit News
finals to be conducted in the
State Fair Coliseum next month.
The Detroit champion, to be Sc
lected at the Coliseum, will win
a trip to Washington for the Ma
tional contest to be conducted
there.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09

Churchill Warns
Of Crave Balkan
War Crises

OLONDON. April 3 - @ -
Prime Minister Churchill told
Britain today the grave extent
Of Germany's smashing advance
through Greece today and
warned Soviet Russia THAT Na4i
drive was heading her way.
In q war repor:. to the House
Of Commons c hurc an
nounced the Nazi troops had en-
tered Salonika at 4 am.
up to the present the British
and Imperial troops have not
been engaged" In the Sighting In
Greece. he said. NJ
He refused to give any ,indica-
ton Of what would be done with
these troops in the widespread
battle"
The Prime Minister declared
there were increasing signs
that Germany would pounce On
the wheatlands Of Russia's
Ukraine. He also announced the
British capture of the Red Sea
port of Nassau, Eritrea, and
the virtual completion Of the
conquest Of Italian East Africa.
At the same time he disclosed
that ten United States coast
guard cutters have been turned
over to Britain for the battle of
the Atlantic and would soon be
operating against German sub
marines.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09
60 Attend Dame
Il 5sllIldgs Held
sist pssssls hssss
. clvilisa csssss

oOyer 800 persons attended !
dance q Selfridge Field last
night q which time the SLIT
Pursuit Group was host % Ma
comb county and Detroit guests.
Music Last night waS furnish
ed BY Maurice Bakarss orche1-
tn q Dstroit, and refreshments
were ssrvsd following ths danc-
ing
The soldiers will b sussts q
Z formal party g Tie Detroit
YwCA on April 70. and ne
next post danes win - held q
April q. NJ,
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-09
New Ship Of the Line
Slides Down the Ways
New y. 5. Navy Drsednsusht


Warrington, Is commissioned in
Philadelphia next month, the
North Carolina will be the
largest and most formidable ship
in the navy.
Her nine l6-inch guns. q score
of smaller broadside guns and
anti-aircraft weapons and her
streamlined super tructure
sheared back to effect greater
mobility for the air guns pre-
sented such an odd contrast to a
nearby cruiser that one observer
said the cruiser looked "like q
skyscraper."
The first battleship to be
commissioned by the navy in 10
years. the North Carolina was
laid down in October, 1887, and
launched last June.
She will have a normal COM
plement of IS officers nd 100
men under the command of Capt
Olaf M. Hustvedt, native Of
Chicago, and a resident of De-
corah, Iowa.
Commander Andrew G.. Shep.
ard, q native of York, Pa, and
q resident of Ro lester, N. Y,
will be executive officer.
The North Carolina's powerful
engines are expected to give her
a speed in excess of ~ knots.
Her power plant could supply
the average electrical needs of
cities like Houston, Tea; Louis
Vile, KY, and Jersey City, NJ j.
Her 16-inch rifles, mounted on
three turrets, will be capable Of
firing 20 tons of steel and TN"
every minutes against q target
more than 20 land miles away.
Her smaller guns, the latest
designed. were covered today to
protect naval secrets.
The ship is expected to 60 on
active duty in July.