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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Wayne Dugan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. d. Dugan, near Wesley
Chapel. who is taking year in mil
itary training, and stationed at Tul-
sa, Okla, has been transferred from
the field artillery, to the signal
corps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs Roy Jewett, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Jewett, jr., and Miss
Grace Beckwith of Groveport, were
week end guests of the latter's
mother, Mrs. Lesta Beckwith, OF
Malta. Miss Beckwith entertain
ed with a dinner Sunday noon al
the Malta hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lynch and
son Jack Of Clarksburg, w. Va,
have been visiting here with Mrs.
Lynchs mother, Mrs. Ella Cosgrave.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

What feature would you like
most when you get your new gas
range. Everything you could ask
for is built into the new "All Amer
lean" Magic Chef gas range, now
featured at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Elwood Roberts of East Bloom
moved this week to the farm he re-
Gently purchased of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Brothers, near Salt Run. He
has been residing on the Chester
Barkhurst place near Tunnel Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. F. O. Mcintyre of Malta was
guest of honor at party at the
home of Mrs. Dorothy Sayre Of NAL
ia. A miscellaneous shower was
presented to the honor guest Games
and contests were enjoyed. Re-
freshments were served by the hos
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The boys and girls All clubs Of
Meigs Valley will hold their an
nual ice cream social and cake walk
at Meigs Valley grange hall, We'd
nesday evening, July %. Come.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

The Royal Neighbors and their
families will have picnic this aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Joe Ges-
sell, Meigsville township. Supper
will be at 6 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Harry Mccain and son Arnold
of Norwood, were in the twin cities
Tuesday. They attended the fu-
neral of John Spung, at GAINESVILLE,
with burial in Malta cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Edward Perkins Sunday school
class of the Malta Methodist church,
enjoyed an all-day picnic Sunday at
Buckeye Lake. A picnic dinner and
picnic supper were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

John G.. Grouse of the north river
road who has been seriously i'll,
was taken in the Miller ambulance
Saturday to the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lillian Grouse of near
C1arkshurg. w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
BUDGET HEARING

The budget for the Village of
Malta. for the year 1912, is on file
at the mayors office, and public
hearing on the same will be held at
Z D. M, July II, 1941.-Ernest
Price Clerk
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker OF Day.
ton are spending a weeks vacation
here with the formers mother, Mrs
Mabel Baker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Happy Hour 4-H Club

The fifth meeing of the Happy
Hour All club was held at the
home of Eileen and Reva Reed,
Wednesday, July 9. The meeting
was called to order by the presi-
dent. All members answered pres
ent. Plans We're made for the So
cial to be held Friday, July Is, at
the Eagleport church. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mary and Monica Strahler, Wednes-
day, July %, at 1:30 p M, with the
following program: Donna Garrett
clarinet solo; Mary Lou Mautz, rid
dies; Eileen and Reva Reed, song;
Monica Strahler, jokes; Betty Will
liams, reading. Refreshments were
served to all.
Social
The Happy Hour All club is hav-
ing an ice cream and cake social
Friday night, July IS. All dona-
tions are accepted. Everybody well
come.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Gordon Anderson, who is employ
ed at Barberton, on defense work,
spent the week end here with his
mother, Mrs. Ethel Anderson, and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. Teresa Harter, of Columbus,
is making a two weeks visit here
with her son, Anse Harter, and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Merrick of
Cambridge entertained with din
ner Sunday noon at the Kennebec
hotel. Covers were laid for Mr.
and Mrs. F. w. Dickinson Of Colum-
bus, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Ayres of
Cambridge and the host and hos
tess.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

A. G. Masterson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Porter and Carl Masterson
and family, Malta, Mr.. and Mrs. O.
C. Masterson, Malta route, and John
Clemens and family of this place
attended the Masterson reunion
held Sunday at the Armco park,
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Private Harry A. Kidd returned
to Camp Shelby, Miss, Tuesday,
following a Is days furlough with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Kidd, of Meigsville township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Miss Marjorie Thomas, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas of
Deavertown, and Raymond Bush,
son of Mr. and Mrs Alfred Bush,
of Crooksville, were married July 5,
at Ironton. Mrs. Bush is a gradu-
ate of Deavertown high school, and
Mr.. Bush, who graduated from the
Crooksville high school, is an en-
ploye of the selective service de-
partment at Columbus. They will
reside in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fouts and
two daughters, near Dresden, visit
ed Sunday at the Pete Geddes home,
Malta township, near Hopewell
church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

The Sunday school of the Pisgah
Methodist church, East Bloom, held
services Sunday morning at the r..
E. Stewart camp on the north river
road. At noon a picnic dinner was
served and the afternoon was spent
socially.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

A son was born Saturday to Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Manly, of Cincin-
natl. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Manly Of
Malta are grandparents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
In Mennrian1

OF Keneth Lee Danielson, who
died two years ago, July II. Sad
ly missed by those who loved him.
The Family. L.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Roy Miller of Newark spent the
week end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Branson Miller, near Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. George Conrad of Gran
willie is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. John Beckwith, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
LOCAL N E w S

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles CLANCY and
three children of Malta, spent the
week end at Buckeye Lake.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. James J. Christie entertain
ed several friends Friday evening at
her home in honor of Mrs. Fred
Smith of Malta, a recent bride. Con-
tract bridge was played. Later in
the evening an elegant lunch was
served
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Colonel and Mrs. E. c. Jones of
Unity Farm, north river road, No.
H. entertained Sunday at the Ken
nebec hotel, the following relatives:
Miss Edna Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones
and Mrs. Richard Jones.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. Cecil Lawrence of Canton
was a business caller at the Demo-
crat office Thursday. She has been
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dwight Hall, near Reinersville,
and other relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence moved from Hackney to
Canton about the middle of April
where Mr. Lawrence has employ
ment at the Timken Roller Bearing
company. Mrs. Lawrence states
that the people securing employ
ment in Canton find it very difficult
to find places to live.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Watch your subscription date.

Hair cuts, Csc; shaves, 15c, at
the Lawrence barber shop.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Buchholz of
Kenosha, Wis, were recent visitors
at the Pete Geddes home, Malta
route two.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gall of New
York City, have been visiting here,
the guests of the latter's brother,
Attorney Fleming H. Crew.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Ball are plan
ming to leave today for Fort Sheri-
dan, H., to visit their son-in-law
and daughter, Lt.Col. and Mrs. D. j.
Gothald. They also expect to visit
Mrs. Balls sister, Mrs. Charles Egg
gleston, and husband, of Chicago
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Some men will always insist that
the spirit of the age be made the
spirit of the church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
The Morgan County Democrat cConnev Ohio Thursday

Prices have been reduced at the
Lawrence barber shop: Hair cuts
are Csc, and shaves, 15c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Price and chill
dren John and Patty and Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Tittsler Of Leetonia,
visited the week end here with the
formers mother, Mrs. Mary Price,
and Mrs. Prices parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Martin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Miss Faye Bush, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Ed Bush, and John Emery
Pierce, son of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Pierce, both of this county, were
united in marriage Sunday morn
ing in the parsonage home of ]. L.
Miskimen, of GAINESVILLE. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs Ed
Martin. They will reside in Zanes-
vile. : ~'f - ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Shanafelt.
near Akron, visited the week end
with relatives in this locality. On
their return they were accompa-
MED by their daughter Miss Ruth
Shanafelt, who had spent the past
two weeks here visiting relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

The Glover Farm Bee" Official
publication of Glover Farm stores,
has been changed to monthly
magazine with the July issue For
Is years the Glover Farm Bee has
been published bi-monthly as tab
loid sized newspaper containing
news stories, of and for Glover
Farm members.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Governor John W Bricker is
scheduled to speak Friday after
noon at the Muskingum county air
port, when the All-Ohio air tour
sponsored by the Cleveland Junior
Chamber of Commerce, visits Zanes-
vile. The air cavalcade, including
three Z. S. army air corps training
ships and 40 private planes, is
scheduled to arrive in GAINESVILLE at
3 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shoop of the
east end of town, entertained as
dinner guests at their home, We'd
nesday, Mrs. William Laughlin of
Pittsburgh, Pa, Mrs. James A.
Shoop of Lowell, and Mrs. Edith
Glass of Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Martin 9nd
children Sharon and Roger OF Lodi,
returned to their home Saturday.
following a visit here with the for
mers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Martin Of kennebec hill. Mr.. Mar
tin is employed with the Dymo Oil
Corporation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Miss Evelyn Gordon, home eco
nomics teacher at Fremont, and
friend j. L. Jones, of Columbus. vis-
tied the week end here with the
formers parents, Postmaster and
Mrs. H. w. Gordon. Miss Gordon
has taught the past five years at
Fremont, and has been re-employed
for the coming year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

The Misses Maude and Jessie
Spencer have purchased the resi-
dence on lower Ninth street, better
known as the Mcconnell property.
This house was built by General
Robert Mcconnell, the founder Of
McConnelsville, who occupied it as
his home, and at his death was oc-
cupied by his son, James McCon-
nell, and three sisters. Later it
was owned and occupied by the late
Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Porter, and for
some years was the home of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Ludwell Spencer,
the parents of the new owners. The
Misses Spencer are teachers at AL
buquerque, N. M. They will store
their goods and retain a part of the
house, and rent the remainder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

We studied optics from English,
German and American test books for
seven years before beginning to
practice. We have practiced for
over 35 years, specializing On relax
ing eye muscle cramps which is 80
percent of eye troubles. We have
relaxed tens of thousands of diopters
of cramp and yet seldom get half
what we should because of little CO.
operation Of patient. If you believe
in our way and will cooperate, we
want you. If not we don't want
you. You can't cure lifetime OF
bad cramp habit with candy medi-
cine. (Vision test). II you believe
your Tom and Dick advisors know
more than we do then again we say
stay away. G.. F.. Stebbins says
shame on a state university who ad-
NIT they teach optical students to
make money from their patients
rather than a cure. Also to eur
school health department that
doesn't know that not five percent
OF eyeserrors are corrected In school
children. m22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

When you purchase any equip
ment for the kitchen you are in
fiuenced largely by who makes the
item. Hot Point refrigerators have
the finest possible back ground of
electrical equipment. 1t is one step
ahead this year-Morris Hardware,
always available.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Mar
tha Tompkins, widow of the late
Lewis Tompkins, of north of Cam
bridge, and her son Ogle of Irwin,
Pa, and her daughter Margaret
and granddaughter, all motored
over and very pleasantly surprised
their cousin, Theodore F. Tomp-
kins, with a little visit. They had
to hurry back as Ogle had to drive
to Irwin, southeast of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Tompkins has an extensive
dairy farm; Theodore having visited
them a year ago. Mrs. Tompkins
niece is the wife Of Mr.. Matthews,
the present manager of the NIX
grocery here.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Blights affecting tomatoes can be
controlled by spraying or busting.
Fixed copper compounds will cause
less injury to the plants than is
done by bordeaux mixture Or cop
per-lime dust. Detailed disease and
insect control methods can be OBJ
tanned from Ohio county agricul-
tural agents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Two more '.All American Magic
Chef gas ranges installed this week
by Morris Hardware, both with Py-
rofax service, for homes beyond the
town gas mains. These are the
ranges 615 cooking experts helped
design. Join the big swing to
natural gas and Pyrofax service,
with Magic Chef ranges.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

The Business and Professional
Women's club met Monday evening
at the home of Miss Nettie Henery.
Mrs. Helen Berry presided. Stand
ing committees were named. An
address was made by Mrs. Charlotte
Barron on Nutrition in National
Defense" The hostess served re-
freshments.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

ceived in April, 1941, We're 10 per-
cent higher than those received in
the years 1904 Prices they had
paid for goods purchased We're "a
percent higher than prices paid in
those years, so the farm dollar had
90 percent of its 1910-14 purchas-
inc power.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Miss Emma Lee Stewart enter
tanned Saturday at her home in
Cambridge. in honor Of Fred Nc
Donald's birthday. Covers We're laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. H. ". Edwards,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leeper. Mr. and
Mrs. Clyde Bankes and the honor
guest, all of McConnelsville-M Malta !;
Mrs. Mabel Bennett and the hos
tess of Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Scott and Mr.
and Mrs. c. L. Stanbery entertained
with a picnic supper at roadside
park near Beverly, Sunday evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Gall, New York City; Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Spence, Mrs. Cath
crime McKeown, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Betz, Atty F. III. Crew, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanbery and Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kidd had the
following guests Sunday for dinner
in honor of their son, Private Harry
A. Kidd. of Company L, 166th In
fantry, Camp Shelby. Miss. Mrs
Molly Kirkpatrick and son Mont
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parmiter
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Palm of Lansing,
Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown
OF Redfleld also were callers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mrs. H. V. Edwards entertained
recently with a dinner in honor of
Miss Ruth Shannafelt of Peninsula,
who is visiting with her aunt. Mrs
Roy Dunbar, and family. Other
guests were Miss Josephine Dunkle,
Miss Jean Hardesty and the Misses
Helen Marjorie and Mary Evelyn
Ritchey, all of Bristol township.
Evening star., 1941-11-24
HE WASHINGTON,

ernment posts. She may come to
Washington, for the sake of protocol
President and Mrs. Roosevelt enter
tanned her at the White House in
1886.
Ivy Low was her maiden name,
daughter of a famous lawyer and
niece of the late A. Maurice Low,
former Washington correspondent
for London newspaper. The Am
bassador has great energy. He
works day and night on his di-
plomacy True to Russian custom
he arrives at his Office about noon
and then ties into his problems
even to the extent of calling COL
leagues at 8 O'Clock in the morning.
Litvinoff speaks English in cockney
accent heavily larded with slavic
gutterals. An OXford-bred interpre-
ter amused the League of Nations
10y starting to translate Litvinoff
when Russia came to Geneva con-
ferences in 1884. His English gram
mar is good and those who know
him easily understand his diction.
AudaciOus Simplicity.
He is known for "audacious SIM
plicity," saying in few words the
things most diplomats polish of
with thousands of phrases. Oppo-
nents squirm under his fortnight
announcements.
When no means OF making war
Evening star., 1941-11-24
LitvinoH, Soviet Envoy to u. S.,
Is Enigma to Diplomatic World
Wife, Recently in Governments Disfovor,
May Come With Him for Protocol

good friends. He is finicky eater
because of stomach trouble, and
drinks little liquor. to save strain
on weak heart. Customary social
amenities bore him. He has lived
too much life to be impressed in
the presence of notables. Drawing
room repartee and small talk get
his goat. He avoids formal dinners,
usually asking to appear later pro-
vided there are men present of skill
and understanding.
| Litvlnoff is no orator and only a
fair conversationalist. But he who
wishes to argue merits of profound
issues finds in the squat Russian
foeman worthy of his steel. His
background is an excellent high
school education and the wisdom of
20 years at the helm of moving
events. Strangers, unaware of his
identity, instantly note the power
of his personality and mark him as
a man who has seen life and re-
SponSibility.
Face Is Lined.
The Ambassador IS homely, by
Hollywood standards. His mead IS
too big and leathery flesh hangs
in folds at his fhin His face is
lined and blemished by moles
which he once had removed to a
degree. He stands 5 feet 8, weighs
200 pounds, wears thick-lensed spec
tacles and has his thinnlsn red-gray
hair cropped close. His coats never
fit his powerful shoulders, his vest
slips up over ponderous paistline
and his size II collars usually are
Wrinkled. He is important enough
to dress as he pleaseS.
When he came to Washington in
1888 to negotiate United States
recognition of Soviet Russia after
16 years>of futile pleas on his part,
he resembled nothing so much as an
old-time corner butcher rigged out
for convention.
Litvinoff fits his manner to the
occasion. He can be sly, shreWd
friendly. affable. gracious, pleasant,
adroit, diplomatic and even benign
Or he can be sharp, snappish. dog
matte and rude. He can pound his
desk, or he can be indignant politely.
Wife May Come Here.
He loves music, and the ballet.
and he loves his grown son and
daughter and adopted daughter. He
is not now living with his English
born wife, principally for reasons
of state. She talked too much,
Soviet officials said. and banished
her to Siberia few years ago after
she had served in numerous gov
Evening star., 1941-11-24

exist, war will disappear" he said
in advocating demilitarization Of all
governments when England and
France merely talked of collective
security at disarmament conferences
Eve do not covet other people 8
land nor shall we yield an inch of
our own," he added He urged on
all nations the "indivisibility of
peace" warned them to unite
against Nazi Germany, failed to
get action and surrendered his
diplomatic post when Hitler and
Stain signed a non-aggression pact
after the 1889 Munich debacle.
He is making a comeback now.
Had Many Aliases.
Litvinoff, born Maier Enoch Wal
ZACH and variously known in his
revolutionary days as Luvine, Felix,
Nitz, Graf, Buchanan and Finkel-
stein, put Russia on record as hack
ing the League of Nations, favoring
a tri-partite alliance Of England,
France and Russia to preserve the
peace of Europe, calling for sane
tions against Italy in her Ethiopian
campaign and recommending ncn-
intervention for all nations in the
Spanish civil war.
He broke up the world wheat con-
ference of 1888 by saying frankly
that Russia would not subscribe to
Evening star., 1941-11-24
BY FRANK I. WELLER,
The Stars Special News Service

Maxim Litvinoff, the new Soviet
Ambassador to the United States. is
strictly cosmopolite. clean shaven
and serene. In most ways. he is
exactly unlike the Americans idea
OF a BolShevik.
He is IS now, paunchy, and poised
in the dignity of experience. He is
nothing like the caustic son of a
Jewish family who was dragged from
his middle class Russian Polish
home TO serve in the Cars army at
18. No traces are left of the revo-
lutionary firebrand, comrade OF
Lenin, Trotsky, Maxim Cork and
Stalin-nor of his flight from the
imperial secret police at Kiev in
1899, imprisonment in Siberia in
1901, escape from France in 1909
and British internmept in 1918.
The fortunes of the 1917 Russian
revolution changed all that. Lit
vinoff has been the Soviet contact
man with Western Europe and the
world for a double decade.
Became Important Diplomat.
AS foreign cOmmiSSar from 1880 to
1889, he gave Russia her only era of
honored participation in the family
of nations. He became one of the
really important diplomats. Europe,
Asia and America lent an ear to
his words.
A link with the past, on the oc-
casion of his 60th birthday, was the
coveted Order of Lenin" decoration
pinned on his breast by Premier
Joseph Stain. Praising him in the
name of the Soviet Supreme Council
as 'one of the oldest active Boil
sheviks,' Stain dubbed Litvinoff
"Papasha" cDear Father"O.
Litvinoff actually contributed very
little to the theology of world revolu-
ton. His practical sense, knowledge
of Western Europe and experience
as neWspaperman, teacher, drafts
man and salesman kept his feet on
the ground. He wanted a strong
Russia, governed for the people, and
he wanted collective peace through
international disarmament.
The new Ambassador IS some
thing of an enigma, taken in the
light of his utter subservience to
the Politik policy Bureau-the
real rulers of Russia-and his per-
sonal behavior abroad. Certainly
he has none of the exaggerated
courtlineSs of the old czarist nobility
which he hated. He is more nearly
but not quite-like prosperous
businessman.
"Papasha" likes good living ard