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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
REV. MIKE DANFORD DIES

Rev. Mike Danford, SS, retired
Methods minister, died Tuesday
morning at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. R. c. Jones, of Woodsfield.
He had been i'll for some time. A
native of Noble county, he served
many pastorates, retiring a few
years ago. Besides the daughter
named, he leaves one son, d. w.
Danford, of Newark, and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral ser
vices will be held at Woodsfield
with interment in Caldwell ceme-
tery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
|MORGAN.MEIGSVILLE
TEACHERS

Saturday evening Morgan-Meigs-
vile teachers were re-emplOyed.
Carl Moore and Miss Alice Gorrell.
No one was employed for the other
grade.
At Unionville Hugh Mahoney of
Reinersville was hired. He succeeds
Miss Marguerite Hardesty who was
not an applicant. Mr.. Mahoney has
been teaching at Hackney for sew
eral years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
OHIO POWER ENTERTAIN

The Ohio Power company, under
the direction of Manager A. w. Nc
Cormick, held the second of their
"get acquainted breakfasts at the
Ohio Power rooms, Main street,
Wednesday morning, May 21, which
was attended by about 40 Of the
business men of the city. The
breakfast was prepared by the home
economists of the GAINESVILLE Ohio
Power office, Miss Catherine Miller
and Miss Hazel Marquis, assisted by
Miss Henrietta Joyce, home eco
nomist of the Ohio Power, Crooks
VILE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
SATURDAY, MAY oath
is POPPY DAY

Mayor John Mcbride of McCon-
nelsville, and Mayor Ezra Mcdaniel
of Malta, issued a proclamation Fri
day, proclaiming Saturday, May "a
as Poppy Day in McConnelsville and
Malta, and calling upon all citizens
to observe the day by wearing a
poppy of the American Legion and
Auxiliary. Members Of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary will be in
charge of the sale of the memorial
flowers-Ezra Mcdaniel, Mayor of
Malta; John S. Mcbride, Mayor Of
McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MRS. C.. N. GRAY HAS
MAJOR OPERATION

Mrs. C. N. Gray, of Malta, who
was taken to University hospital, Co.
lumbus, last week, for observation,
underwent an operation Wednesday
for obstruction of the upper intes-
tine. Considering her age, and the
fact she has not been well for some
time, her condition is serious, and
at midnight was worse. Her husband
and nephew, Frank N. Gray, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coulson were
at the hospital when she underwent
the operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MRS. BECKWITH IMPROVING

Mrs. Lesta Beckwith, of Malta,
who suffered a fractured vertebra,
May 10, in Columbus, in an auto ac-
cident, and week ago was returned
to her home in Malta from White
Cross hospital, where she was taken
following the injury, is doing well.
Her back will be in cast for some
weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
RALPH II. BAKER PUR.
CHASES FARM

Ralph r. Baker, prominent jewel
er and optometrist of this place, has
purchased the AZ acre farm OF Ar
thur Blind, near Hillcrest Windsor
township. This place contains quite
a little timber, and Mr.. Baker
bought it as an investment. The
deal was made through the George
B. Kenney real estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
LEROY HOOPER AND BEULAH
LIGHTHIZER MARRIED

Announcement has just been
made of the marriage of Miss Beu-
lah Lighthizer of this place to Mr..
Leroy Hooper of Charleston, w. Va,
which was solemnized August %,
1910, at Greenup, Ky. The bride
was gowned in blue with black &C
cessories. Mrs. Hooper is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lighthizer.
She is a member of this years grad
uating class of NJ & M. high school.
Mr.. Hooper is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hooper. He is a grad
uate of Penn high school. and is emr
ployed at Charleston. They will be
at home after June 1, at 606 Shews-
burg street, Charleston, w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES HERE

At a joint meeting Of the local
American Legion Post and Ladies
Auxiliary, Monday evening, plans
were outlined for the annual Me-
mortal day exercises here. The COM
plete program will be published next
week.
Sunday morning, May 25, at 9:15,
the Malconta Legion Post members
and the Ladies' Auxiliary will at
tend services in a body at the Main
Street Church of Christ. Rev.-D. G.
Holman, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
DOVER RESIDENCE SOLD TO MIR
AND MRS. f.. o. MCDONALD

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar O. Mcdonald
have purchased the residence prop
erty of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Dover, on Main street. This is one
of the finest and best built proper
ties in the county 1t contains nine
rooms, and is strictly modern in ev-
cry respect. 1t was purchased as an
investment, however Mr. and Mrs.
Mcdonald will likely occupy it later
as their home.
The deal was made through the
George B. Kenney real estate agen-
cy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MAGICIAN BIRCH HOME

Magician G.. Mcdonald Birch, wife
and company, closed their show for
the season, at Pomeroy, O., Tues
day. After spending few days here
with Mr.. Birch's mother, Mrs. c. H.
Fouts, Mr.. and Mrs. Birch will go, to
their home, 'sBirchwood," on, Poplar
ridge. overlooking Long Reach"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR WEEDS

Mrs. Ora Williams, near Joetown,
has announced the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Eunice Williams, to
Marshall Hankinson, son of Mrs
Hankinson. who is the postmaster
at Norwich, which was solemnized
May 10, at Oakland, Md Mrs. Hank
inson is a junior in NJ & Nj.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MRS. GEO. T. NEWMAN ILL

Mrs. George T. Newman, of NAL
ia, who has been suffering with gall
bladder trouble, was taken to Zanes-
vile Wednesday for observation.
Her husband who sustained a stroke
of paralysis several years ago, re-
mains about the same. Mrs. Wayne
McGrath is caring for him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
THIRTY BOYS PICNIC AT
McGOVERN FARM

Thirty boys from st. Aloysius
academy, New Lexington, enjoyed a
picnic supper at the McGovern farm
east Of town Tuesday evening. Rich
ard eastman is member Of the
class. A teacher accompanied the
boys and field games and hike
over the farm was enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MRS. r. N. GRAY IN
JURED IN FALL

Mrs. Frank NJ Gray, fell last
Thursday afternoon while descend
ing the back stairs at her home and
sustained very painful bruises about
her neck, shoulders and back. For
time it was feared she had broken
her back, however the X-ray showed
that no bones were broken.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
HEAT RECORD FOR SEASON
WAS WEDNESDAY

The temperature here for We'd
nesday as reported by Clifford Hupp,
official weather observer, reached
80, which approached an all-time
high for May. On the 18th .27 Of
an inch of rain fell, and the day fol-
lowing, .97, making the total for
the week, 1.24. Daily temperatures
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
CLASS PLAY AT REINERSVILLE

The Manchester senior class play.
"Down On Aunt Abbie's Farm, T"
will be presented Friday, May 23, at
Reinersville. A splendid cast has
been working very faithfully to
make 1t an especially enjoyable ev-
ening for you. Time, O'Clock. Adj
mission, 16c and Csc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
HOWARD SHEETS AT HOSPITAL

Howard Sheets of this place, who
has not been we'll for some time
was taken to University hospital,
Columbus, Wednesday, for observa-
tion, and may undergo an operation
for tumor on the lungs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MOVES THANKSGIVING BACK

President Roosevelt has announce
ed the date of Thanksgiving will re-
turn to it's normal calendar position,
of the last Thursday in November,
beginning in 1912.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
FEDERAL JURORS

Among the So persons drawn to
serve for the June term of the fed
eral grand jury was Edgar Little of
Bristol township. w. B.. Taylor,
near Malta, was drawn as a petit
Juror.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
BREAKS NOSE

While playing at school, Billy,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Porter, of
Malta, had his nose broken, when
struck in the face with a ball.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
HAS MAJOR OPERATION

Mrs. Gilbert Trash, of Malta, un-
derwent a major operation Wednes-
day at Good Samaritan hospital,
She is doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
DEATHS TOLL
May Is to May %, 1941

May Is to May %, 1941
Arthur Pugh, Washington County.
Alonzo w. Shinn, McConnelsville.
Henry Howard Peters, Waterford.
Mrs. Jason Medley, Stockport.
Armin Parsons, Stockport.
Mrs. Emma Tannehill. Reinersville.
Retta Sears Miller, Webster, Wis.
Rev. Mike Danford, Woodsfield.
J.. w. Spencer, Windsor. aS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
LIEUTENANT MILNER HERE

Lieutenant and Mrs. Gift Miner,
of Camp Shelby, Miss, who are
spending q few days furloNgh here,
plan to leave today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
BRISTOL SCHOOL CLOSED

On account of SO many cases OF
measles, the Bristol school was clos
ed yesterday, and will not reopen
this term.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MAJOR OPERATION

Mrs. Donald Sparks, of Deerfield
township, underwent major opera
tion Wednesday at Good Samaritan
hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
MRS. j. ID. BARKHUURST
FAILING

Mrs. Alice Barkhurst, of this
place, widow of j. D. Barkhurst
who has been in failing health for
some time, is now declining rapidly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-22
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS


Road petitioned for in Windsor
ordered filed.
Petition for establishing of road
in Windsor, petitioned for by Frank
Blackmer, ct al, ordered filed. Date
of view on foregoing roads, is fixed
for May 81; final hearing, June 2.
Orin w. Abel, ct al, petition for
establishing a public road in Penn
township. Petition is ordered filed.
Date of viewing, June Z hearing
June g.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Declared Insane
In the case of the State of Ohio
VS.. Willis Elders, charged with rape,
hearing was had Friday Defendant
was found insane, and through the
probate court was committed to the
state hospital at Athens.
The A L. Fry real estate consist
ing of II acres, Windsor township.
was sold at public sale Saturday to
Roy Blackburn, for $3.50 The ap-
praisement was $3.50.
PROBATE COURT
Inventory is approved in estate of
Clarence l.. Lyon, deceased. Total
appraisement of assets, $500, all in
real estate, which consists of one
fourth interest in 159 acres. Ap-
praisers are j. E. Patterson, Grove
Farris and Carl Barkhurst. Admin
istrator, A B. Mercer.
Will of Edgar Custer, is presented
for probate.
Robert A. Durbin, executor of the
estate of Lizzie Dover, deceased, is
given authority to sell real estate, at
private sale, to Edgar O. and Maude
o. Mcdonald.
Emmett Abel, as administrator of
the estate of Celia Monroe, deceas-
ed, files first and final account.
which is approved. The estate is
fully and legally settled, and admin
istrator discharged.
Freeman B. Cheadle, as admins
traitor of the estate of Ida Cheadle,
deceased, files final statement in
lieu of final account, which is ap-
proved. Estate is settled and admin
istrator discharged.
CONTINUED on page four)
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

P.T.A. lI3GTIEG AEaTL Is
In The AiGh School l4usic Room.
4 panel discussion 1rAo Pro
School Childh. Will be tho high
light Of tho evening. Sharing
tho honor II Il DC spool L numbers
by t32c pupils Of Hiss Brom1cy's
room. .lao th3 arnual election
OF officers Will take place.
AL 1i4rsaora urGac. to ttund.
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

CALI DIR OF EVENTS
April l9--Lcdtos 10 Bal1o solo.
Trading Post.
Aprll Il md H. 1vas cxc.4inod.
.pri1 H. Del l255-.lo11 S ..ootia5 st
a7-tonsion office ?.
April Tsp. T.t.. meeting III H. s.
usic 70 II.
April 18--Lond Use Planning Com.
footing.
April 17--Just lives Club roots.
April l7--Ioa1th Council s3.t inG.
April ] l9--Big Dance, cl-or GT1.
April g.. t. Wow Ill club acc is
at Har old Dialcla Home.
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11
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On Saturday 4.p1il IL tic
q g1oa Viii foid g Exc Sic at -"
tie Trading lost. Xou ca2 buy
YOUR dessert for your Eos II Din
nor from the Ladies'. If it is
cooked. VIC have it. G0ntri i51ti ons
cen be brought in on Erioay ovon-
ne whom you como in to 81 show.
Thank you.
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

ILL., SANITATION 5L1tI.IAn CortT
Induce the far@or to roa1izo lis
re snonsibility in the do11vorr Of
milk IS the most nocrly perfect
food, to THO pastcurt zoti on b7ent
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

RS. Harvey Lundoll (noo uoano
l@onloaan( former tea cher III tho
Palmer School flew down from Fai ~
banks Few days ago to visit with
Friends in Palmer and ANCHORAGE.
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

n TIL CFu.TGE MEETING APRIL 10
i. D. SnodGrass 6avo 81 in
torres ting talk ct The range
1ooting Thursday evening, II S seed
testing oad 1oralnoti on. g i'll
us trated lis talk with les
Of seeds in the 6orr:tna tt stage.
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

1Z3s. cL1H1ol. Jo5a3oH 70 VI Us
There is nothing IL tic world
SC mich s.(s2l rcd IS t. ne WHO
l1oWs how to bear ur11aa9f.1 SIS
vi tn coura &c. Sonoca
In tol-on of res Get & cd
n2irotion for c mo@1bo. Of 0lr COM
21unitJ who has the d. ter - ati on
vi t.Iout coorlo1nt to hold or
1oac up in the face II oGv9rs ty,
6 pura9 / S 5o5na z1oG3 up e5r
RS. C1inton Johnson vic IL soon
b L cViHo Tor t43 statos.
Contri buttons "a b 1T
With any n3I2bor Of TIC &c ittoo
in charge.
RS. Victor Johnson
RS. Kc1lio ri ut
RS. Horny I lose
The Valley settler., 1941-04-11

Lc.uri tz LgoorG
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Former Local Residents
Enjoy Temporary Visit

FINLEY and Mrs. Andy Duke
of Toppenish are camping on the
Harry Beathe place. They were
former residents of Finley.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Gowing, Mr..
and Mrs. Virgil Masters and daugh-
ter, Merle and their house guests,
who visited them Thursday; Bernard
Russell. of Pomeroy and MIR. and
Mrs. r. r. Gowing and children,
Mary Ellen and Burton of Kenne-
wick all enjoyed picnic dinner
at Sacajawea park Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Krouse of
Spokane and his brother and wife
of Penn and MIR. and Mrs. Doc Cor
don of Richland were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. II. II.
Bowers.
Glen Keller left Saturday for a
two weeks visit with relatives in
Seattle.
Grin Lande, Ray LaRue and Jerry
Sherry were business visitors at
Paterson Thursday.
Mrs. Albert Piert and children
visited Mrs. Piert's aunt and fam
lily, Mrs. Emma Turner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sherry and
Donald and Mrs. Jesse Lande and
daughter, Betty Ann, left Monday
for a weeks visit with relatives in
Seattle.
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Mrs. VIM. Linden spent the week.
end outing in the Blue mountains.
MIR. and Mrs. Earl Jones were zil-
lah visitors last week.
Mrs. Mckinley Desgranges and
children returned from a several
weeks visit with her parents in
Camas.
Boy Scout Court of Honor was
held Thursday evening. Oliver Ty-
Ter, Ivan Graves, Lowell Higley and
Robert Watts were made first-class
scouts and Walter Hembree Sec
ond class scout. John Tweet and
Don Duffy attained star scout
rank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Giard and
three sons went to Goldman Spring
in the Blue mountains and spent
Sunday.
The Business Girls met at the
miniature golf course Monday eve
ming and played golf by way of en-
tertainment, and then went to the
local P. P. & L. office, where they
were served ice cold watermelon by
Marie Spiegelberg and Myrtle john
son.
TWENTY YEARS AGO-1921
Those taking the examination to
determine the next postmaster for
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Seattle Weekend Guests
at Harry Beathe Home

FINLEY-Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie
Garrett and Miss Louise Beathe and
Cecile Beathe, all Of Seattle. spent
the weekend at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Beathe. Mrs. Gar
rett and Miss Beathe are sisters of
Harry Beathe.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Bowers were
visitors Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs
Joe GerardS.
Frank Bens was a visitor Satur-
day at the Shorty Erickson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and daughters
visited Mrs. SCOTS sister and fam
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KenneWick were Postmaster Averil
Beavers, Assistant Postmaster G. E..
Hitler, chief clerk, G. H. Shanafelt,
Gordon Moores, E. o. Keene, F.. A.
SWingle and r. II. Nicholson.
AT a meeting of the stockholders
of the American Security Bank on
Monday the directorate was reor-
anized by the acceptance of the
resignation of Charles Weigand,
president, and H. w. Echellin, cash
Ter and the election of F.. j. Arnold
and j. j. Reed as directors. The new
board organized by the election of
Mr.. Arnold as president and Mrs.
Weigand, cashier.
F. r. Jeffrey of the firm of Moul-
ton & Jeffrey, has been notified by
Senator Jones of his appointment
as Federal Attorney for the Eastern
District of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Stewart were
'Walla Walla visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Anon have
moved to town for the summer.
Miss Julia Linn left Monday for
a months visit in Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs, Howard Lincoln are
parents of a baby girl born Sun
day.
Mary and Murray Kennett are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Meals of
the valley for few weeks.
Mrs. H. e. Huntington spent Mon
day with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Mason in Prosser.
Verdella Mueller accompanied by
her uncle, G. C.. Williams, visited in
Spokane this week.
Miss Marie Speigelberg returned
Tuesday evening from trip through
Yellowstone park.
Mrs. A. E. GLASGOW entertained a
number Of small boys "wednesday
in honor of the birthday of her son,
Arthur.
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THIRTY YEARSAG Obi

AC(AAVNEAo
Mrs. A. Nevlow left this week for
Pendleton.
Jesse James, the Missouri Out
law" drew the largest crowd of the
year at the Princess theatre Satur-
day night. The reels were very good
and Miss Olbrich's song, "Only a
Daisy Left" was received with great
applause.
The roof of the Koontz Hotel is
one of the most popular resorts in
the city during these hot evenings.
Comfortable seats are provided for
those who wish to look skyward and
the place has the advantage of be-
ing cooler than the street below.
Mrs. Joe Martin and children left
for Spokane this week, where she
will visit with a cousin.
Miss Mildred Holmes will accom-
pany her sister, Shirley to Portland
Sunday, where they will remain for
several weeks with the hope of find
ing relief from hay fever.
The flour mill now looks spick and
span in it's coat of gray which Mum
days force of painters recently fin
ished putting on. The firms name
lettered on three sides of the struc-
ture in characters three feet high
shows up so that no visitor going
through on either train or boat can
now miss seeing that KenneWick
has flour mill.
Harry Hampton was greatly sur
prised Wednesday evening by
number of his friends who gathered
to celebrate his birthday.
Miss Bernice Griffith and Flea
nor Staser left Thursday to join a
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camping party at North Yakima and
will spend a few weeks in the Cas-
cade Mts., about sixty miles from
North Yakima.
Construction on the new high
school which has been held up pend
ing the arrival of material, was
started this morning.
, The largest deal of its kind ever
consumated in this city occurred
this week when II. M. AShbaugh &
Co. disposed of their mercantile in
terests to G. B. Stuart of Lewiston.
The council has authorized the
extension of a siX-inch main on
Washington street on through the
Morain and Weisel additions to
Ohio st. A smaller main is also laid
around Block in Beaches second
addition on Beach, jefferson and
SercOmbe streets.
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lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Elder on
Sunday.
Miss Mary Alice Walk Of Yaki-
ma came home Sunday for a weeks
visit with her mother and brother,
Mrs. c. c. Walk and Claude.
Mrs. Eudora John son visited with
Mrs. Clint GlaSSner Friday.
Mrs. c. c. Brown and daughter,
Nancy, of Arlington, Virginia and
Allen Vale of KelSo. spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Gerber. Mrs. Brown and Mr.. Vale
are sister and brother Of Mrs. Ger
Der. They left Monday for Seattle
to visit other relatives before re-
turning to their homes.
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Pickup Crashes Into
Ditch-NO Damages

KENNEWICK VALLEY-A pick
up driven by an unidentified driver
caused a small amount of excite
ment early Sunday morning when
it crashed into the bridge railing
over the ditch and plunged into
the water. No injuries or damages
were incurred.
MIR. and Mrs. Milton Stevenson
were weekend guests of Mrs. Stew
enSon;S parents, MIR. and Mrs. j.
G. Swayze.
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IlTNINIscENsEs
K, items CuIled From Our
slns !, Ten, Twenty and Thirty
ras Ago.
-.y YEARS AGO--1931

TIN IIEA
;. and Mrs. G. c. Peeoies OF
W usnnewick this week celebrat-
st .. hr 5Oth wedding anniversary
. 1 IaTa Walla at the home OF their
,. Buel A. s sistsr Miss
nn .ast,rned saturday from a TO-
III, , vacation trip which took
y ~ ' through Idaho, Utan, wyo =,
aaa color Colorado to Arkansas and
rns, ,or,e in Missouri. From there
si1 s s to the Atlantic coast and
s s.',. S al points of interest along
be way. b,s n,,+har
1--WE r1 70 orofino, Idaho last satur-
~ '. Miss left Monday for Yellow
~. ~ park and other national
s ~, where he will spend his va
stiun.
". and Mrs. Curran Chellis and
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Economy like that counts up into dollars!
Change to Nth oil today at Your Mileage
Merchants Conoco station. Continental
Oil Company-Pioneers in Bettering
Americas oil With Synthetics
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Field Marshal Hermann Wilhelm
Nazi, look To-Day
which Just come
visitor
assert the
of Hitler is prisoner IN Naz con-
fallen dsrepute with other heads OF
the party
Evening star., 1941-10-17
Trade More Stable
As Forward Buying
Declines Sharply
Wholesale Ordering
Drops os Retailers
Push Surplus Items

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. IA decided
letdown in forward buying was an
outstanding development in both
trade and industry this week, Dun
& Bradstreet said today in review
Retailers reported demand stead
ier than in weeks, the agency said,
with little evidence any longer of
the feverish protective buying which
doomed sales at the end of Septem-
ber. Wholesale ordering has de-
clined as retailers concentrate on
pushing surplus inventory items
In contrast to a few weeks ago,
sellers once more are reported ac-
lively seeking new business in some
lines. Wholesale prices have suf-
fered moderate setback, sufficient
TO offset the advance of the last two
months. Production activity con-
tinued at a record level, although
held back from further gains by
defense change-over, shortages and
labor disputes"
The agency estimated retail sales
for the country as a whole were
IL to 16 per cent better than a year
ago. but labeled it the narrowest
margin of gain in number of
months. The gains in the major
geographical areas we're: South
west, 20 to 25 per cent; New Eng
land, 10 to IS; East, IL TO 18; South,
8 to l6; Middle West. II to %;
Northwest, 10 to IA, and Pacific
Coast, IA to II.