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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
Pennsville Townsend Club Notice

The regular Townsend meeting
viii be held Thursday evening in
the l. O. o. F. hall A short pro-
gram will follow the business ses-
sion. Everyone is welcome to at
tend
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mrs. Grace Coburn, of Hollywood,
Fla, who accompanied her mother,
Mrs. S. c. White, to her home here
about two weeks ago, left Monday
by automobile for her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
RICKETTS, IMPROVED CHICK

RICKETTS, IMPROVED CHICKS
will make poultry profits for You
and satisfied customer for us.
Hatches ready each Tuesday and
Friday. Bloodtested, INABILITY
guarantee. Best grade $7.95; A
grade $745. White Rocks, Barred
Rocks, New Hampshires, English
White Leghorns. 100000 modern
Matching capacity close by to serve
you, and over 20 years in the busi-
ness back of every Ricketts, chick
RICKETTS, FARM HATCHERY.
2134 N. Maple Ave. Estate Rt. 77).
Phone 1896, GAINESVILLE. o. f20tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
FOR SERVICE
pERCHERON Stallion. Jerrv Re

PERCHERON Stallion, Jerry Reg.
No. 201,211, will make the season at
my farm in Penn township, near
Wolf Creek church, formerly the
Pearl Daniel farm. This horse was
formerly owned by my brother, Ron
aid Finley and made stands at
Pennsville and Ringgold. Will be at
home each day of the week except
Sunday $40 to insure Satisfac-
ton aranteed.-RALPH FINLEY.
Malta, O. Phone Pennsville. 17a5
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Sherwin- Williams gloss, semi
gloss and fiat wall paints, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

County Commissioner Walter w
Barkhurst who has been confined to
his home since Saturday, i'll with in
fiuenZa, is some better
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Extra fancy baby beef for Satur-
day; neck bones, Saturday, sc ib
Walter Finley's home made bulk
sausage. and extra fine bacon. =
Walter Finley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
ls.iH1 CHICKS AND CUSTOM
MATCHING

White, Brown and Buff Leghorns
$3.50 per ZOO. White and Barred
Rocks, r. |. Reds, N. H. Reds,
White Wyandots, Black and White
Giants, 81 per 100. Anconas, $3.50
per 100. Heavy assorted chicks,
$3.50 per 100 Custom Hatching a
specially. Bring your eggs in. We
hatch them-$1.50 per 100 eggs.
Write, wire or phone your order
ALMENDINGER HATCHERIES,
Malta, Ohio. Phone 269-Green.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Water rent is due May 1st. If
not paid before May is penalty of
1879 will be added. Pay promptly.
Office will be open from a. IN. un-
til ) p. m. until May 15.-Emma
Coffman, Collector. 17a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

On account of several cases of
measles which developed in the
school at Unionville, it was deemed
wise to close the school Tuesday
for two weeks. Miss Marguerite
Hardesty is the teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Miss Ernestine Daniel, student at
o. u, Athens, spent the week end
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. P Daniel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

George Ball. an employee of the
Finley Packing plant, is suffering
from trouble of his left knee. which
was injured some months ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

TWO COMPLETE Sheep Clipping
units including arms, hand pieces,
lineshaft, pulleys, knives, etc. All in
excellent condition. Also lone
horse Mccormick moving ma
chine and hay rake.-M. P. DAN
TET, McCOnnelSville O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mrs. Chester Reed, of East Bloom.
who has been quite i'll with rheuma-
tism and heart trouble, is better
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Elmer Henderson of Malta and
Margaret Wolfe of Duncan Falls
have made application for a mar
riage license in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mrs. Anna Gatewood and daugh-
ter Dr.. Christine Gatewood Fisher
and little daughter who spent the
winter in Cincinnati. plan to return
to their home here about May l.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mrs. Mary Himmelspach, of Co
lumbus, is spending the week here
the guest of her brother, Gale Kuntz
and wife, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Sherwin- Williams Paints, Var
nishes and Enamels. for every pur-
pose, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs Jack Grubb of this
place, visited in Columbus Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Young
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
LOCAL N E w S

American Farm and Garden Fence
at the Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Eclipse Power and Hand Lawn
Mowers, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Arthur Maier has installed a new
furnace in his residence here, and
is adding other improvements.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
BRILL,s STORE. Stockport. OH

BRILL'S STORE, Stockport, Ohio,
on Friday and Saturday May End
and 3rd Two sales each day in the
afternoon-1 to and to 9. En-
tire stock, consisting of dry goods;
shoes; notions; groceries; and all
store fixtures will be sold. Also a
good pair Of platform scales and
Delco water pump.-MRS. S. II.
BRILL. Clyde McElfresh, Auc-
tionoor C4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Miss Louise Crew, teacher at
Reinersville, has been off duty and
confined to her home here with
mumps. She has been quite i'll, but
is now improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Eclipse Lawn Mowers $3.50 and
| up, at the Malta Hardware Com
| pany. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Alonzo Hanson and son Marcus
Hanson have purchased the VIM.
Simpson farm at Eooksburg. the
former I. N. Hook place, and later
owned by his son the late ]. w.
Hook This is an excellent farm
and contains 100 acres of good
river bottom land. 1t was purchas
ed as an investment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Montford Frash of Wooster visit
ed the week end in Malta with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A j. Trash.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
FOR SALE or will exchange 70

FOR SALE or will exchange for
any kind of livestock: "Huber" trac-
tor, SIS; "Favorite' coal or wood
cook stove; two-horse corn planter,
checkrow or drill; riding corn plow;
hay rake; hay tedder; "Oliver"
sulky breaking plow, IA in; one
h. p. and one 21a h. p. gasoline en-
gines.-DOUGLAS ERWIN, Stock
port 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Get either Paper or Jute Wool
Twine, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

SEVEN ROOM HOUSE on North
street, Stockport-water In house;
cellar; electricity, and gas; good
outbuildings, and fine garden lot
HARLEY MERCER. Stockport, 0.
l0a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

A daughter was born last Friday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Roberts
(Jeanette Conner). of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Richard Fordyce. of Malta. who
has been i'll with flu, is improved
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Mrs Ernest Z. Hane was able to
return to her home in Deerfield
township, Tuesday, from Bethesda
hospital, where she underwent
gall bladder operation two weeks
ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Buy your Wool Twine at the NAL
ia Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Goodrich guaranteed Lawn Hose,
at Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Robert Duvall of Liberty street
is suffering with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
Classified Advertising
- - aa ---
LOST

LOST
ACETYLENE TANK, about two
weeks ago, between the Sidwell
stone quarry, Portersville, and Nc
Connelsville Reward if returned to
the NEAL BEST BODY FENDER
REPAIR, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Pruning and Hedge Shears, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Sherwin- Williams, Rose Aid, at
the Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

You get the best Lawn Hose at
the Malta Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

TWO Good Used Horse Drawn
Disk Harrows; Q used cultivators.-
FARMERS SUPPLY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

For sale or rent, 80 acre river
farm in Windsor township. Some
bottom ground and good pasture.
7-room house with running water;
excellent barn, and plenty Of other
outbuildings Cash rent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

A Lawn Mower to suit your lawn
and pocket book, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
REAL ESTATE

s. acres, on state highway, ham
dy to village, school bus route, Z
room house, barn, plenty of other
buildings A good location to To-
cate in.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Garden Spades, Forks, Rakes,
Hoes and Trowels, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Water rent is due May 1st. If
not paid before May 15 penalty of
1920 will be added. Pay promptly.
Office will be open from 8 a. m. UNI
til ; p. m. until May 15.-Emma
COffman. Collector. 17a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

BRING YOUR Moving Machine
cutter bars, and lawn mowers to
JIM MELLOR, for sharpening, Nal
ta, O. 17a6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Townsend club met in regular
session Tuesday night Because Of
absence of president the election of
delegates to convention was not
held, but will take place at meeting
next week. We urge more members
to be present, as it will be an i'm
portant meeting. Make special
effort to attend.
Henry McMurray, so, of near
Tunnel Hill, East Bloom, who has
been in failing health for many
months, with infrmities, has not
been so we'll. His daughter, Mrs.
Charles Phipps, of Columbus, spent
part of last week with him.
MISS Marjorie Mckinney Of this
place will attend the wedding this
morning of her close friend Miss
Mary Frances Worstall, of Zanes-
Vile. which will be solemnized IN
st. Nicholas Catholic church. Miss
Worstall who is a daughter of MI.
and Mrs. Frank WOrstall, will wed
Mr. Edward P. Burke, jr., of New
ark
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

TO DO FLOWING, disking, draw
bar and belt work Of all kinds. Will
also plow garden lots in and about
McConnelsville and Malta. Leave
word at Elk Eye Mill, M. p Dan
iels or Harold Combs. All work
cash h.-ALVA HALL, McConnelsville
Rt. 2. Phone Neelyville 24a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

WE'LL IMPROVED FARM of 81
acres, on state route 377, three
miles from Malta. For information
and price see owner, C. L. JAMES.
or EMMETT Gillespie, McCon-
nelsville, Ohio. j16t5
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

8 room and bath, on the Main
street of Malta. Good cellar, gar
den, garage and chicken house.
House in good repair, newly paint
od
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
LAWN MOWERS sharpened and

repaired: mower sections ground.
All work guaranteed to give satisfac-
tion.-THE VANOSTER REPAIR
SHOP, near the Ice Plant, Fifth
street, Malta. 24a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
WANTED

CARETAKER for Ladies' Rest
Room, in McConnelsville. Call MRS.
HOMER MCCORMICK, through
NeelyVille
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Gary, the six months old son Of
DR.. and Mrs. D. G.. Ralston. who has
been very sick for more than a
week, and is at Good Samaritan
hospital, is quite a little improved,
and will likely be brought to his
home within a few days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

A scheme to have the quail re-
moved from the song bird list was
defeated in the Ohio legislature yes
terday. While the house was con-
sidering a conservation bill, and the
powers of the conservation depart
ment were being discussed, a repre-
sentative from Cuyahoga county at
tempted to amend the bill to include
quail in the list of birds to be plac-
ed under the control of the commits
sion. 1t was charged that the
amendment was ''trick rider" the
purpose of which was to get quail
off the song bird list. The amend
ment was defeated 1914.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

80 acre farm near Deerfield 80
acres tillable. Good buildings. $40
rental Sacrifice price for quick
sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

We, have homes in McConnelsville
ranging in price from $500 to 49,
500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

IL acres of ground. Small house,
new. Barn 28X3O, and other build
ings. Down payment and the bal
ance like rent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

We have something special to Of
fer you if you wish home in Malta.
Let us talk to you.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

TOMATO, Sweet Potato, Mango,
Pimento and Cabbage Plants are
now ready for sale, 5th house above
Water Works park. Phone Sired
JAMES GILL. a17tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
EARLE EVELAND. Mgr

The serial will be THE ROYAL MOUNTED
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

If you want to buy, sell, or trade,
see us
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

! have II acres of ground for
sale on good road, with ut
least 500 worth Of timber,
to be sold for $3.50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

WAGONER p CLIFFORD,
Malta, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24

Watering Crooks for chickens,
to be sold for, each-------5c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-24
SEED POTATO
Headquarters

LEMONS, extra nice, per
DOZEN 21c
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-14

Gus Merryfield was warned to avoid any
further display of contempt If she valued her
career. or her neck.
Now that she had aroused the interest of
the Gestapo by being caught in an overt act of
disaffection for Hitler Mathea decided quite
properly that she had better bid farewell to
Germany and its environs. But one more Incl
dent highlighted her Reich engagement.
At the Crystal Ball the proprietor sug-
gested that she sit with Christian Weber, a
high Nazi official suggestion tantamount
to an order for he limited her engagement
might come to an end that very night. Frau
lein Merryfied decided her best interest would
be served if she cancelled the engagement.
She left the country for Sunny Italy.
Her opening in Venice tossed the same type
of bombshel into cultural circles as did her
advent in London. Sides formed Of which
the strongest in her favor was the Clubino
composed of the wealthest members of Italy.
The first to dance in the nude in Italy she
created pandemonum when she appeared in
the Venetian theatre weaving her body to the
then current hit. "Vecchio Disco"
When member of the royal house pointed
out that her art" was of the highest order
her success and continued appearances were
assured
Mathea Merryfield will live in the annals
of Italian literature, gaining a foothold from
the work Of Cesare Bonacossa who, in his
book, 'Linea Di Voo," wrote: "Mathea Merry
field appears nude on the stage but her mud
ity is beautiful as the purity of a virgin
purity which is above all sensualities"
OF the SWANS who have made up the circle
that were enchanted by her classic chassis
there seems to run a strange parallel. for
practically all CLEAN their wealth from salts
flying the desire for Injuries. Tycoons OF drink
autos and finance have been predominant
among those who have showered her with gifts
and attention.
And before we leave Mathea one more
story typical of the girl. In Rome one day,
with half dozen young Italian and German
officers as escorts. of the Nazis "a
nephew of Rudolph Hess) asked when was she
going to return to Berlin.
Perhaps when get through playing here
in Italy she answered.
Playing" exclaimed young Hess stiffly
I'm Germany we do not play-we work"
When I love something / do, it's play
with me-" said Mathea.
A few minutes later in telling a story
the dancer said: That during the third
week was working in Berlin"
Hess bounced on her. "Ach-so in Berlin
you were working
Yes" said Mathea. simply. I'm Berlin
it was work"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-14
By LOUIS SOBOL
s-o-s-ssvse 80 ~s.tv~soe

- NE Of the worlds most beautiful women
has returned to America without fan
~ fare of publicity trumpets, columnar
halls, or pictorial salutes. Behind her the
trail is studded with more than dozen heart
breaks the victims being gentlemen of
wealth, distinction, occasionally nobility and
in all instances, of infinite discrimination
am referring TO the international Sweet
heart the No. ! Glamour Dancer of the Con-
tinent, Junoesque Mathea Merryfied whom
| first met a shy, 1.-THE dancing gazelle,
earning $50 a week as a principal at the ia
nous Hollywood Restaurant now among the
so-called Tombs of Broadway
Since then, this Pavlowa of nude terpsichore
with her sensational and all-revealing veil
dances has projected deluge Of romances
with Europes nobility and political anA=flpan
cial tycoons, stirred up spirited controversies
about her art" and occasionally been directly
responsible for internal complications in orN
or other OF the smaller European states.
The sensuous undulations OF the Titan
haired beauty which scored huge successes for
her in London. Paris Berlin, Prague and
such famed Fairgrounds as Nice Cannes,
Biarritz, Monte Carlo San Reno and Juan
les Pins were brought to a sh6!p halt in
Italy when the boom of the cannon reverber-
ated uncomfortably near and she fled to the
sanctuary Of her native America, like many
Let's consider a not too complete list Of
the European admirers:
Baron Won Mayenburg Europes tooth
paste king who owns a real castle in Dresden.
Alfred Dinkelacher, one of Germanys rich
est men and brewery nabob.
Marquee Del Potzo wealthy bachelor.
Hon Spartaco Fazzari, member of Parla-
ment before Mussoni gripped the rens of
Italy, who sent her diamonds and orchids
every night. although she had never met him.
Cesare Bonacossa. Italian novelist. who
wrote a best seller studded with tributes to
her beauty and grace.
Ernesto Bocca. cousin Of Count Rossi,
Italy's auto mogul whose Turin factory is
the target Of the Raj. bombcrs
Count Marquino Crepe, IS, but most
constant sutton who showered her with gifts
and attention.
Tonino Sozzari, heir to brokerage fortune
and an international playboy.
Guido Albert, whose cordial factory pro-
duces the world famed "stregga"
BOBBY" PASTOR. Italys famous motor
boat racer.
Jack Hylton, the Paul Whiteman of
England"
All the above leading men" played ma
jor part in her success saga, but still more
vital roles to the pulchrtudinous prancer
were effected by such important overlords OF
government as Count Ciano Mussolini's SON
n-law several distinguished members OF Eng
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-14

lands House Of Parliament and high ranking
Nazi officials in the select Inner circle of
the Fantastic Feuhrer himself
Reflect too, that though most Of these
eminent and eligible gentlemen had, at various
times, placed their hearts and worldly goods
and position at the feet. or let us say, disposal
of beautiful Mathea, the first man over whom
she ever swooned never knew about it--and
probably would have swooned a bit himself
if he had known how deep was the infatuation
of this girl for him at the time
For Mathea confesses now. that for many
months she was desperately" in love with
Harry Richman who had been so nice TO her
but never, not even by the flutter Of an eyelid
or the extra beat of a pounding heart, did
she reveal her feelings
To say that Mathea danced while Europe
burned with either admiration or indigna-
tom is putting it mildly For the willowy
charmer, who prefers to be known as an
aesthetic delineator of dance poetry featuring
the body beautiful burst onto the Continental
scene in blaze of heated controversy
Although her premiere at the ultimate in
English music halls, the internationally-fame
Palladium won her tremendous ovation, the
London newspapers played up her fan dance
as Page One news and such arguments pro
and con over the relative merits of her art"
ensued that even members of Parliament were
embroiled.
Needless to say, the group advancing the
aesthetic side won a smashing victory-and
Mathea Merryfeld, whose name symbolzes
lghtness and laughter was such public fig
ure that her six weeks engagement was ex
tended into a six months stay
This glamourous creature of the English
press was a far cry from the Mathea who
began her theatrical climb into the spotlights
from such humble beginnings as Fanchon
and Marco tour which emanated from Los
Angeles and trekked across the continent TO
disband in New York
Mathea claims she hasn't even birth GER
tificate. Her father died six months before
she was born and she first saw the light of
day in an undetermined area near Stockton
California. From chorus work she progressed
to the business of being a showgirl and then
Mathea became a night club dancer when she
discovered that tossing her shapely legs about
to the rhythm Of popular melody increased her
earning capacity.
And In one OF these suburban rendezvous
on Long Island she was discovered by Harry
Richman who decided that with the proper
training Matheas six feet of graceful beauty
could be transformed into delightful sig
nificance.
Harry sent her to Albertina Rasch, dance
instructor Shortly after, under Richman's
guidance Mathea's Champagne Dance" was
offered to the patrons of Chez Paree in
Chicago.
Then to the Hollywood Restaurant in New
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-14

York where Mathea not only won the approba-
ton of the blase reviewers of the night life
scene, but attention from an English talent
scout. Presto, contract for the Palladium.
The swirl of international intrigue that
was sweeping Europe into chaos apparently
passed by merry Mathea who sent frequent
chattery letters to me from the gay capitals
Of Europe The closest she came TO being
portrayed as counterpart to the first World
Wars Mata Hari involves bizarre incident
in May, 1887 when she was startling Berlin
with her "radium" dance.
French radio station had announced
dramatically that destruction of the huge
Hindenburg drigible was the result of
nefarious plot which involved one "Mathea
Merryfield, beautiful spy who allegedly was
on the payroll of sinister helium interests and
that she handed an Internal machine to one
Ben Dova" when the arship made its fatal
trip.
Berlin police officials and the theatre man.
ager laughed off the incident. but Mathea was
terrified and ready to flee to a haven in Eng
land. She went out TO finish her performance.
H.. Do.