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Smyrna times., 1941-12-04
New Stockings

The Smyrna Basketball team is
now trying something new to
Smyrna, in the way of basketball
equipment. The team is now wear
ing long red and white wool base
Evening star., 1941-04-06

drive, Yugoslavia, because Of the
postwar border revisions, holds
them today, giving her a great in
itial advantage.
In northern Yugoslavia, however,
is the "banat," an area of grassy,
rolling plains, well suited to mech
anized warfare. To Offset this weak
ness, Yugoslavia has fortified this
vulnerable frontier "in depth" There
is a front line of heavy Notifications
facing northeast, roughly paralleling
and north of the Danube. There are
two secondary lines, one behind the
Danube -Drava Rivers, the second
along the line of the Sava River
Where these lines converge at the
east (see smaller military map, is
Bella Crvka and, beyond, the Nazis
at Ram.
There is organization in depth
for 6 to 10 miles behind the first
line, with gun positions, tank bar
riers and traps and strongholds in
some number. Swamps and the
banat extend back to the second line
which is more lightly held, with
pillboxes, tank traps and other de-
vices.
The defense lines circle Belgrade
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cut off the Vardar Valley and its
communications between Yugoslavia
and Greece. The Yugoslavs also
have hinted at German concen-
tration across the mountains at
Kyustendil, Bulgaria, from which a
secondary road extends across the
mountains into the Vardar Valley
at Skoplje.
Yugoslavia has an estimated
10000 men actually under arms.
There are 100000 first-line troops
and about 100000 second-line or re-
serve troops. She can call up per-
haps 100000 more men in all, but
has not arms or equipment for
them. The main Yugoslav concen-
tration has been in front of Bel
grade. Yugoslavia has only 500
combat aircraft. To oppose two
magnificently equipped German
panzer divisions, trained in Poland
in the art of mountain fighting,
Yugoslavia has one division par
TALLY mechanical, but not to be
considered a "panzer" outfit in the
modern sense. There are supposed
to be two British divisions of the
"panzer" type in Greece.
The stage has been set; an ap-
prehensive world awaits ringing up
of the curtain on another tre-
mendous human drama.
Evening star., 1941-04-06

lonika. End of the World War found
Serbia with 63,050 combat effec-
tives in six infantry divisions and
one cavalry division. Her casualties
had exceeded 331, 900, including As
900 killed and $4,000 wounded in
acknowledgement tribute to the
hard-fghting qualities of her troops
There was some dispute between
Italy and Yugoslavia over the Ver-
sailles treaty frontiers, but on the
whole relationships between the two
countries were friendly until Signor
Mussolini began making passes at
Albania, on which Yugoslavia also
seems to have entertained designs.
Relationships rapidly deteriorated:
when Italy took Albania in April
1899, Yugoslavia became definite
hostile.
Fertilization of Plains.
In the Bitolj-Nish- -Salonika tri-
angle. YugoSlavia commands major
routes of travel and supply in the
Balkans. Most of the World Wal
Balkan fighting was for control OF
this triangle. 1t is important TO-
day that, while during the World
War Bulgaria held the ridge tops tc
the east for starting points In 1t,
Evening star., 1941-04-06
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Yugoslavia, at crisis in her re-
lations with Germany. faced today
military situation strikingly
similar to the one that confronted
Serbia in the fall of 1915.
Across the Danube and over the
mountains to the east, hostile
armies are in position to pounce
on the kingdom just as similar
armed forces struck at Serbia in
the second year of the World War.
Serbia, under the guidance of
Regent Prince Alexander, who had
taken over the government at the
behest of his father, King Peter I,
was tired in 1915-tired from the
Balkan Wars of 1928, almost
exhausted from the effort expended
in routing an Austrian Army in
December, 1914.
The son of Alexander, boy-King
Peter II of Yugoslavia, rules a
domain much larger than his
fathers. Croats, Slovenes and Mon
tenegrins as wen as Serbs owe him
allegiance. His people are fresh
after years of peace.
Peters position, therefore, may be
much better than that of old
Serbia's, but his potential foes are
stronger, too.
Just as in 1915, German and Aus
trian troops are massed along the
far bank of the Danube. In Bull
garia there are still more German
troops, far more numerous than
the Bulgar army which marched
against Serbia.
Here's a l915-1941 comparison:
1t was late fall when Germany
and Bulgaria attacked. 1t is spring
now, the most advantageous time
| for the launching Of q campaign.
Evening star., 1941-04-06

through which an enemy would have
to pass in fighting his way through
the first and second lines to the
third line. All three lines, how
ever, converge at Bella Crvka and
all three might be turned by a
thrust from Ram. To prevent this,
the Yugoslavs must hold the noun
tain frontier from the Danube to
Greece.
Strategic Withdrawal Anticipated.
Announcement that Yugoslavia
has declared Belgrade, zagreb (the
old Croatian capitaD and Ljubijana
(the former Slovene capitaD to be
open cities" which will not be de-
Tended, may indicate an expecta-
ton of falling back behind the third
defense line into the mountains.
There are 100000 German troops
in Bulgaria, $4,000 in Rumania and
5000 in Austria, according to mill
tary estimates. When the Yugo-
slavian break" came on March 81,
the Germans hastily marched eight
divisions from Sofia south-southwest
to the Yugoslav border near Petrich
on the Bulgarian side, obviously in
readiness for an effort to drive west
across the border to Strumika and
Evening star., 1941-04-06
Yugoslav Military Situation
Peters Position Better Than Fathers in 1915

However, only last week $4,000 Ger
mans were reported massed in Hun.
gary alone.
Bulgars attacking from the east in
1915 numbered 300, 900. Almost twice
that number Of Germans already
have been reported in Bulgaria.
The Serb Army began its fight
with about 100000 men, additional
fighters joining as the battle pro-
gressed. Yugoslavia is reported to
have mobolized over million men.
Won Mackensen was said to have
had three artillery batteries for
every Serb battery; one machine
gun for each company to one ma
chine gun for each Serb battalion.
The Won Mackensen artillery was
credited with blasting Serbs from
their mountain Strongholds. Air
superiority may be the deciding fac.
tor this time if war comes. Yugo-
slavia has approximately 500 planes,
while Germany is believed to have
at least four times that many avail
able for Balkan action.
In October, 1915, about 10000
British and French troops we're
landed at Salonika, Greece. Fight
ing Greece of today received some
British help, and recently 100000
empire troops were reported to have
landed at Salonika with 100000 more
on their way.
British and French help was late
in 1915, and smashed Serb Army
retreated over. Albanian mountains.
They were helped to the island of
Corfu by the Italians. But, today,
the Italians are on the other side.
On the bright side for Yugoslavia,
is the fact that Turkey, ally Of the
Central Powers In the last war, Is
now pro- British.
Evening star., 1941-04-06
British Admit SO Ships
Lost in 3-Week Period
Bv the Associated Press.

Bv the Associated Press.
The German claim that 718, 900 tons
of British shipping had been sunk in
March compares with the following
losses officially acknowledged thus
far by the Admiralty in London:
Sixty-nine ships totaling 252,375
tons lost in the weeks ending March
9-23, divided as follows:
March 20, 98,832 tons.
March 9-16, 94,302 tons.
March 1923, 59,14l tons.
Evening star., 1941-04-06

Artillery bombarded Belgrade on
October S, 1915, and observers de-
scribed it as the f1ercest shelling
of the war.
Belgrade has been declared an
open city to stave of an aerial
bombardment this time
German and Austrian troops
striking across the Danube under
Field Marshal Won Mackensen were
estimated at 10000 strong. How
many troops are ready for similar
crossing now Is variously estimated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Lyon and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence New
ton and children motored to Colum-
bus Sunday, where they picnicked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brown (Nettie
Floyd of Dayton attended the
homecoming Sunday and were brief
callers at the Margaret Groves
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitney of
ST. Clairsville and McConnelsville,
were social callers here Sunday.
Farmers here were kept busy last
week trying to harvest hay and
stack wheat, between showers.
Wood Ashton is now showing i'm
provement from an illness caused
from being overheated.
Link Dingey is operating his
thresher and baler in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Ponchak en-
tertained all their daughters and
their husbands and families Sunday
with a big dinner and several freez-
ers of ice cream.
Hands are very scarce and farm
ers are employing all available help
to care for the harvest crops.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
North Bristol

The joint grange meeting held at
Bristol Friday evening was largely
attended and fine program was
given. Refreshments were served
consisting of pie and iced tea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian White of
Denver, Colo, are visiting with the
formers aunt, Miss Burdella Hen
derson. Of this place, and also with
Mrs. Whites parents at New Con-
cord.
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Shanefelt OF
near Cleveland visited Saturday
night with the latters sister, Mrs.
]. r. Dunkle, and family.
Visitors at the W. c. Spillman
home recently We're Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. McGrath and Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car McGrath Of GAINESVILLE, Charles
Spillman and family of Spratt and
Mrs. Margaret Little Of Meigs.
A conservation meeting will be
held at the Orland Flanders home
Thursday evening. Everyone inter-
ested is invited to attend.
The missionary meeting which
was announced for Wednesday OF
this week with Mrs. Felicia Thorla.
was postponed until Wednesday Of
next week, on account of the home
canning demonstration meeting at
the Bristol township school build
inc
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Unionvilie
GARNER Homecoming

The Homecoming held at the Car
mel church Sunday was attended by
crowd that exceeded all expecta-
tions. A basket dinner was served
from three large tables at the noon
hour and to say it was fine feed
would not describe it to the full eX-
tent. People from all sections as
far away as Columbus, GAINESVILLE
and many surrounding towns and
country sections came to enjoy the
day together. Following the dim
ner in the church grove, the crowd
repaired to the church for the fine
program rendered during the after
noon by the young folks, followed
by a reading by Howard White, of
Stockport, and a talk by Mrs. Wal
ter Elliott, of McConnelsyille, both
former teachers of the Carmel
school. Leonard Young of Zanes-
Vile gave q talk and George Duyall
Of McConnelsrille favored with sew
eral readings. The church building
by the efforts Of many interested
persons had recently received a coat
OF paint and the interior painted
and papered gave the building a
fine appearance. The crowd filled
the church TO its capacity and
many could not get inside Follow
ing the program, the fine quilt
which was on display in the church
went to Nrs Sam Nckibben. south
OF MeC0nnelsville. The meeting adj
joulned by the audience singing
God be with you till we meet
again"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Saltwater

Mr.. and Mrs Elisha James visit
ed a week ago Sunday at j. T. Rob-
erts' Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander
and son George were visitors in the
evening.
James Smith who is working at
j. t. Roberts spent the week end
at his home in McConnelsville.
Dale White and family spent Sun
day in GAINESVILLE.
Will Roberts, South GAINESVILLE,
George Davis and Allie Ellis, Hope
we'll, were visitors last Tuesday at
j. 7. Roberts.
Marietta and Vaughn White, Mr.
and Mrs Jesse Spencer and son
Floyd. Lenna Williams and Mr.. and
Mrs. T. j. Osborn attended a grange
meeting at Bristol, last Friday ev-
ening.
Ben Barringer and family Of Dea-
vertown were Sunday visitors at j..
T. Roberts Deane Roberts Of Me-
Connelsville was visitor in the ev-
ening Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Spencer
were visitors in the afternoon.
Doris Williams spent the week
end at the Lenna Williams home.
Bernice Roberts who underwent
an operation at Bethesda hospital
was brought home Friday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
CONCERNING WHEAT
MARKETING

Wheat farmers who have exceed
ed 1941 AAA wheat allotments or.
5 acres which ever is the greater,
We're reminded today by AAA chair
man, Frank l.. Carr, that no 1941
wheat can be sold or fed without
first securing wheat marketing
card from the Morgan county AAA
committee.
A lot of confusion exists concern
ing the penalty on excess wheat
and the method of determining ex-
cess production. Any farmer he
explained, who has planted more
than Is acres Of wheat or has ex-
ceeded an allotment of Is acres or
more has excess wheat which must
be disposed of before wheat mar
keting card can be secured.
Mr.. Carr cited the following ex-
ample: A farmer has an allotment
OF 16 acres. He planted % acres
for harvest. His normal yield as
determined by the county commit
tee is Is bushels an acre, and his
actual yield is 25 bushels an acre.
He has exceeded his allotment by
seven acres. The excess production
therefore is seven acres times the
actual production, whichever is
smaller) of 10 bushels an acre or
1873 bushels. The penalty on the
excess production would amount to
$65.17 which must be paid before
any of the wheat on the remaining
16 acres or the allotment can be
sold or fed, or a farmer with an al
lotment of three acres would be al
lowed Is acres before he would
have any excess wheat
Mr.. Carr explained that the pro-
Queer may delay payment OF the
penalty by storing the excess wheat
and secure loan at approximately
65 cents a bushel, or turn it over to
the secretary OF agriculture for re-
lief purposes. When this is done,
the farmer receives a marketing
card permitting him TO feed or sell
the wheat produced on the acreage
allotment. This is his marketing
quota Or free wheat in addition to
any 1870 wheat ia his possession
and wheat produced above his nor
mai yield or the excess acreage.
Il any OF the free wheat or ex-
cess wheat IS sold without 4 mar
keting card the penalty viii be de-
Quoted by the buyer at the time the
6rst bushel is marketed. A lien in
favor Of tie Z. s. Government is
held on the entire crop of wheat un-
til the penalty is paid or wheat is
stored in an approved manner or
given to the Secretary of Agricul-
ture for relief purposes.
Excess wheat cannot be destroy
ed, fed. Oh disposed Of in any way
other than the methods prescribed
by the marketing quota law to avoid
payment Of the penalty. In the
event OF penalty the first buyer be-
comes liable so it is necessary for
everyone to have marketing card.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Lightner Ridge

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Mills and
family spent Sunday with Mac
Gains of Caldwell.
O. ]. Carr and wife Of Michigan,
Nh. and Mrs. Harry Dunn and
Miss Mary Mott OF GAINESVILLE spent
sunday with Lawson Cars. Miss
Mott is spending the week at the
Carr home.
Mrs. Almeda Rogers and son
John. were Sunday dinner guests OF
Harris Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ r. Geddes spent
sunday afternoon in Marietta and
called at the John Geddes home,
Sunday evening.
We were sorry to hear Of the
death Of George Fawcett.
Mr.. Riley Daugherty spent the
week end at Columbus where his
daughter, Dorothy underwent an
operation at the Grant hospital.
Miss Daugherty is improving at the
time of this writing.
Clarence Scott and wife were
Sunday guests OF Carl Scott's. Miss
Geneva Scott accompanied them
home for visit.
Atty Link Russell and wife of
Newark, and Mrs. Belle Elliott of
Roseyille spent Sunday at the Will
lard Fox home.
Mrs P. O. Brannon spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Fox, last
week.
Mrs. Anna Geddes, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Geddes and daughter and Mel
vim Whites were Sunday dinner
guests of Mrs. Riley Daugherty
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Oakland

Mrs VIM. Mills spent from We'd
nesday until Monday with relatives
at GAINESVILLE and Duncan Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Bowman and
three children of Pattin Mills
spent Sunday with Mrs. Minnie
Mills. Mrs. Mills and Marlene
Cooper returned home with them
for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Ball and
granddaughter, Patsy Anna, spent
Sunday with Mary Dyke and daugh-
ter, Fannie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Burt spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Mills.
Phoebe Lane of Newark spent
the week end with relatives at
Brokaw.
Othel Mills Weds
Minnie Mills received word of the
marriage of her son, Othel. The
wedding took place July S, at Birm-
ingham, Ala. Mr.. and Mrs. Mills
will reside in Birmingham for three
weeks, then they will make their
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

visitor. at the Ham home. Bob,
Ham is spending several weeks.
here with relatives.
w, III. Tompkins and son Dwight
of st. Clairsville spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Will
son and Mrs. Edith Harkins. Dwight
remained here for the week.
Mrs. Emma Beach and Miss Myr-
tie Menaenhall of Stockport were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Les
lie Hallowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
Mrs. Clyde Williams took dinner
at Chesterhill Sunday and in the
afternoon they called on Mrs. e. N.
Williams, who is ill and was taken
to Memorial hospital at Marietta,
Tuesday, for X-ray treatment.
Larry Williams, Jean Dougan,
Sharon Dougan, Mary Leila Dougan,
Dawn Williams and Madolyn Hila-
man enjoyed picnic supper at EN-
bree park, Monday evening
Mrs. j. e. Benjamin who has
been seriously i'll for several weeks,
remains about the same.
Rex Clifford spent Tuesday at Ath-
ems with Spencer Dearth, who is at
tending summer school there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

the head waters of big Meigs creek
practically no damage here or south
to the mouth of the creek.
Morrison Scott, 85, of the w. w,
Woodburn home, is gradually fail
ing in health
Bobby and Dickie Brown of De-
troit, who are visiting here, accom-
panied by Ray Barnes and Kenneth
Knox, motored to GAINESVILLE Sunday
night to attend show.
Mrs. Eva Mummey and daughter
Merle of Columbus spent over the
week end with the formers daugh-
ter. Mrs. j. D. Lighthizer, and hus-
band, and attended the Carmel
homecoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Lyon and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

the Ark Spring Baptist church, July
4th.
Harry Sears is much improved
and able to be about again. after a
several weeks illness of complica-
tions.
Marriage license was issued last
week to Miss Irene Hill, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Hill and
Roy Huff, of Pleasant City.
Mrs. Charles kerlin and two
nieces, the Misses Annabelle and
Alice kerlin, and friends Tom De-
haven and Harold Davis of Rich
mond, Ind, came July 4th and spent
the week end at the Osmer home.
Mrs. kerlin is sister of Mr.. Os-
mer.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Hill of Chi
cago, came last week to spend a
while at their farm here.
Farewell Party for Pastor
A farewell party was held at the
parsonage on last Tuesday night in
honor of Rev. Byrl Brown, and fam
lily, who are leaving for their new
home at Martins Ferry. Rev. Holy
Yolk, formerly of Chandlersville
VIII SuCSeeu aeN. Dlo"H, oH tHe
Renrock charge.
Mrs Clyde McLees returned to
her home at GAINESVILLE. after spend
ing a week with her sister, Mrs. M.
A. Osmer
Sunday School Convention
The 43rd annual convention OF
the Meigs township Sunday school
| association will be held at the Ark
Spring church on July 81 and Aug
l. Dr.. Charles F. Banning of Co
I lumbus Will give the main address
es. Several local pastors will take
part in the program.
Elven Watts, wife and little
daughter "Dickie" Lou spent Sun
day with her father, Dick Apper-
son, of Museville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Pennsville

The Morgan County All club
met Wednesday, July 8, at the
home Of Miss Florence Coleman
The day was spent III canning ber-
ries and tomatoes, after which a
program and playing of games was
enjoyed The next meeting will be
held July %. at the home of Miss
Virginia Cumberledge.
Dinner and Theatre Party
Miss Zela Naylor entertained
with a dinner at the Y. w. c. A ut
GAINESVILLE, and theatre party last
Thursday in honor of the birthday
Of her sister, Mrs. F. R. Clifford
The following guests were present:
Mrs F. R. Clifford and daughter
Vivian, Mrs Dale Hooper. Mrs. Vel
ma Hooper and two children and
the hostess, Miss Naylor. Mrs.
Clifford and daughter and Miss Nay
lar were supper guests that evening
at the Hooper home in GAINESVILLE
Rex Clifford, son of Mrs. Clifford, ac-
companied them to GAINESVILLE and
spent the day with his friend Dick
Long.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Dana Syphers Of
PEBBLES visited recently with her
father, J. F. Dougan. and other rel
atives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Williams
were Sunday evening supper guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Williams.
Robley Dougan returned Saturday
to Camp Shelby, Miss, after enjoy
ing few days visit at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Niceswanger
and son of Deayertown visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard James, Sun
day.
Mrs c. @. Graham, Miss Thelma
Ringgenbere Mrs. J. l.. Hooper and
daughter Katheryn enjoyed Week
end excursion trip to Cedar Point.
Mrs. Neil Bachelor and two
daughters cf MONTGOMERY, w. Va.
who are visiting here with relatives.
are spending the week win her ga7-
ents, Nh and Mrs. II. r. Mason. Of
Duncan Falls.
Mr and Mrs. Harvey GreathoHso
Of WeStland spent Sunday with AIr.
and Mrs John tsreathouse.
Mr. and Mrs jesse Bailey We're
guests q Nh. and Mrs. Wayne Ged-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17

home at, st. Petersburg; Fla,
where Mr.. Mills has employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ball of Zanes-
vile spent Saturday night and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Baker.
Mrs Eta Wallace and daughter
Louise, of Columbus, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. c.. M. Walker,
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hoover, and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Zumbro, of Pattin
Mills.
ROxbury Grange
Roxbury grange, No. $50, will
meet in regular session Friday ev-
ening A good attendance is desir-
ed. Ice cream and cake will be
served Each family please bring
half cake.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-07-17
Tabor

Macel and Glenda DotsOn have
been i'll with measles.
Russell Northrop came home Sun
day. His wife and daughters re-
turned to Canton with him where
Mr. Northrop and daughter Pearl
have employment.
Eddie Dotson has been working
for some time at the sanatorium
at McConnelsville.
Mrs Ida Wymer spent Sunday at
the Charles Pickering home and AL
ia Wymer's.
Tuesday, July s, several friends
and neighbors gathered at the home
of Earl Scotts to remind Inez Scott
Of her 14th birthday. Ice cream
was served.