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Evening star., 1941-11-23
II Short Story Complete in This Issue

II Short Story Complete in This Issue
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~1HRISTIE was vulnerable clean through,
which was why she maintained that
~ happy trill to her voice, and that per-
manent smile on her face She was vulnerable
: but this was her big chance, her very last
chance to show them she wasn't Call it con-
fusing to Christie it was clearer than any
crystal she'd ever seen.
Her whole future, the future of that brittle
thing called pride. depended on showing
Pamela and Ginny and SAL and most of all
on showing Don, how utterly and sublimely
she didn't care. If she did it properly now
she'd remove forever the stigma of Tilted
female not only from the minds of her
friends in college, and Don and Don's friends,
but from her own mind.
If someone had poured casing of molten
steel over Christie's heart, they couldn't have
done better job.
For one thing Don had followed so neatly
the proper stages of man who is falling
fast and hard First the blind date, in which
they both expected to hate each other, and
discovered, surprisingly. that they didn't
Step number one, that was. Christie was so
icy now, that her mind slithered over step
number one with scorn for herself and positive
Evening star., 1941-11-23

So she laughed on new high note and said
gaily, well. that's break for me all right.
Pam! was trying to think what to do about
poor Don." She wasn't sure Pam was con-
vinCed, so she elaborated: He was amusing
enough at first, but then he turned into almost
a BORE Think of it," she exclaimed happily
ME worrying about Don all this time. How
idiotic"
She decided then that she might be saying
too much, so she tried to tone it down. you
see" she said, hes all right for an occasional
good time around here - like the DKE dance
tomorrow night. l don't mind him at that
kind of thing at ALL"
"Wil you still go?" Pam asked in astonish-
ment.
Christie nodded and shook back her brown
hair. why not? It's the dance I'm going for
- not Don." Which wasn't true, of course,
because she wasn't the kind of girl who is
independent at dances.
But Pam was convinced, and Christie
knew that she'd committed herself There was
no way out now. Shed have to go to the dance
CONTINUED on pogs 17)
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
CREW-BELL WEDDING

On Sunday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock, here at the Trinity Metho-
dist church, Rev. Glenn l.. Tennell
read the marriage lines Of the sim
gle ring ceremony, uniting in we'd
lock Miss Louise Crew of this place
and Grosvenor Bell of Waterford.
Attendants were Mrs. Schad Whit
aker of this place and Mr.. Herbert
Ulman of Waterford. The bride
wore a blue redingote, with street
length dress of blue and white silk
print, with navy and white acces-
sories and a shoulder corsage of
yellow roses. Mrs. Whitaker was
dressed in a blue silk print frock,
with white accessories and cor
sage of Talisman roses.
Mrs. Bell is the only daughter OF
Atty Fleming H. Crew, and grand
daughter of the late Judge w. B.
Grew, former judge of the state SUI
preme court. She graduated from
an East Cleveland high school, at
tended Western Reserve university,
and received B. S. degree in edu-
cation at O. S. u, this summer. She
has been teaching in the primary
grade at Reinersville. and will con-
tinue her position there.
Mr.. Bell is the son of Mrs. Daisy
Bell, of Waterford, graduate Of
Waterford high school, and at pres
ent is manager of the Parker drug
store, at Beverly. Following the
wedding ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Bell left for a short trip to Rug
giles Beach, near Sandusky. They
will reside at Waterford.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
MRS. DON CARLOS JAMES
EARTHLY LIFE ENDS

Clarence L. James, of Columbus,
Chester NORM and Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Roberts of the west side re-
turned late Saturday from Louis
Vile, Ky, where they attended the
funeral of the formers sister-in-law,
Mrs Myrtle James, wife of Evange-
list Don Carlos James, who passed
away last Thursday night, following
long illness. The funeral services
were held at the Church of Christ
on Bardstown road, near Louisville.
The services were beautiful and i'm
pressive, and were largely attended.
The deceased's former Sunday
school pupils made the funeral ar
the church services and also at the
grave Several ministers had a part
in the services including Rev Mr..
Steed of Bowling Green College, d
near personal friend of Mr.. James.
Mrs. James was laid to rest in a new
cemetery about 10 miles south Of
Louisville.
The deceased was born in Tuscar-
awas county and was about 81 years
of age. She was united in marriage
about SO years ago to Mr.. James
who is a prominent minister of the
Church Of Christ, lecturer, and
also author of number of books,
and many pamphlets. An only child
died in infancy. Besides her hus-
band, surviving are a brother and a
sister. Mrs James possessed a BEAU
tiful Christian character.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
RHINEHARTS VISIT SOLDIERS
AT CAMP SHELBY, MISS.

In a letter to Harold v. Savage
and family, John Rhinehart of
GAINESVILLE writes that he and his
wife, son Bob and daughter Mary
returned Sunday 'from ten day
trip to Camp Shelby, Miss, where
they visited their son Donald Rhine
hart, Leonard Wallace and other
local boys of Company l., 166th In
fantry. They also visited Captain
Cary Parsons and family, Lieu
tenant VIM. D. Robinson and Ser
geant William Balding and families
in fact with all the Boys" Mr..
Rhinehart and family and Leonard
Wallace drove to New Orleans,
where they spent couple of days
Mr.. Rhinehart stayed at the camp
every night and was out on the rifle
range with the boys. He writes
that the eats at camp are fine, and
gives cook j. D. Martin and the 9TH
er cooks, credit for the work they
are doing, and for their interest in
the company. Mr.. Rhinehart states
the boys in camp made their visit
very pleasant one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
PROF. DONALD TORBERT WEBS
MARGUERITE BIRCH

Mr.. and Mrs William Alfred
Birch of Minneapolis, Mimi, an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Marguerite, to Prof. Donald
Torbert, which took place in Balti-
more, Md, August II, 1941. The
bride holds degrees from the Uni
versities of Minneapolis and Iowa.
At the latter university she was a
Carnegie Research Fellow. She
taught in the Fine Arts department
of the University of Montana, and
for the past two years has been on
the art faculty of the University Of
Minnesota.
The groom is the only SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles r. Torbert, late OF
Malta. He graduated from M. & M.
high school. He received the degree
of B. A. at Ohio State University in
1882 and in 1884 his Masters de-
gree, following which he taught at
Ohio State university in the fine
arts department He has also stud
led abroad, and since 1895 has been
on the art faculty Of the University
of Minnesota. He is recognized as a
very proficient instructor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torbert will remain
in the east until early September,
when they will visit in Malta with
Mr.. Torbert's sisters, =. Miss Teresa
Torbert and Mrs. Donald Buchanan.
After September 16, they will be at
home at 1000 University avenue, 5.
E., Minneapolis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
ATTENTION BASEBALL FANS
OF MORGAN COUNTY

A committee picked from the Ro-
tary, Lions, American Legion and
the Fish and Game club have ar
ranged with the management of the
GAINESVILLE Cubs for special group
price for tickets to the game be-
tween the GAINESVILLE Cubs and the
Springfield Cardinals that will be
played Monday night, August 25.
We are going to call that Morgan
County Night" and kindly invite ev-
cry baseball fan in the county to
join with us on the occasion.
We will take our own rube band
and will go early in order that our
band will have time to play before
the game. Make your plans now to
be with us and see two good ball
clubs in action under the fine light
ing system at the GAINESVILLE stad-
ium. Tickets on sale at Malta Ho-
tel, Bakers Jewelry Store and Dan
ford's Drug Store. Final arrange
ments will appear in next weeks pa
Der.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
DEATH OF BUDDY" DRAKE

Buddy Drake, the Is year old
son of Mrs. Ada Graham Drake, who
for some time resided at the home
of Mrs. Millie Miller Graham, near
Malta, passed away in the Cleveland
clinic, Sunday. He was born a
'blue baby" and since birth had
been afflicted with heart trouble.
For some weeks his condition had
been critical and recently was re-
moved to the Cleveland clinic. Be-
cause of his illness he attended
school but little, however he was
self-educated, and possessed a good
mind.
Funeral services were held Tues
day at Cleveland, with interment in
cemetery at that city.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
JOHN III. MNCKS FOUND
DEAD IN BED

John H. Mincks, 80, a native of
Noble county, died at the home OF
his son, Perlie c.. Mincks, Penns-
Vile route two, Friday night. fol-
lowing a decline. He was found
dead in bed Saturday morning.
Mr.. Mincks was born near Dun
cannon. He spent the greater part
of his life in the Dungannon neigh
borhood. He had attended the for
mer Beverly academy and had
taught school in his earlier life and
was for many years farmer. He
was affiliated with the Methodist
church and was a past master or
Center grange. In recent years ne
transferred to the grange near
Pennsville. His wife, Mrs. Margaret
Blackburn Mincks, whom he mar
ried in 1884, died on September 25,
1922. One son and one daughter
survive. They are Perlie c. Mincks
of Pennsville route and Mrs. Mary
C. Morris of Dungannon. There are
six grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Mon
day at D. M, at the Williamson
church, near Dungannon, and inter
ment was made in the cemetery
nearby
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
MARY SNEARLY MERRILL DIES
NEAR PENNSVILLE

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Snearly Merrill, 65, near Pennsville,
who died Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at Good Samaritan hospital,
were held Tuesday afternoon at her
home with burial in Pennsville
cemetery. While she had not been
in good health for some time, her
last illness was of about a week S
duration, following an infection in
her hand, which started from the
scratch of kitten. The following
obituary was furnished this paper:
Mary Snearly Merrill, daughter
of the late John N. and Eliza E..
Snearly, was born Sept. II, 1876, in
Penn township. Morgan county, and
died at Good Samaritan hospital,
GAINESVILLE, Aug. 10, 1941. In May,
1894, she gave herself to Christ and
became affiliated with the Penns-
vile Church of Christ. Oct. II,
1925, she was united in marriage
with Charles W. Merrill. Only one
year and three weeks later she suf-
fered the loss of this kind and affec-
tionate husband when Charles pass
ed away Nov. 8, 1926. Her broth
ers, Wilmer G., Martin E., and
George N, and her sister, Anna,
| having preceded her in death, there
are left of her close kin, one broth
er Linly o. Snearly, one sister, Mrs
Alta Mills. and four nephews, Rus
sell, Floyd, Ernest, and Merrick
Snearly, and two nieces, Irene Cof
fee and Myrtle Williams.
Except for her earliest years, her
| entire lifetime was spent on the
home farm to which she was deeply
attached, and where she was sim
cerely interested in the farmstead
and the doings thereon. Here her
beloved father and mother, her
brothers and sisters had labored and
lived and she strove to maintain
the old fashioned hospitality of help
yourself to what we have to anyone
who came down the lane.
Truly we can say Mary was a rep
resentative character of the old time
school of folk that are dear to the
most of us, and all too rapidly they
are going on and these later times
and new social order cannot dupli-
cate their lines of thought or sense
of duty to their fellowmen.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
RRANDEBERRY-PALMER

Miss Alene Brandeberry, daugh-
ter of Frank Brandeberry, near
Malta, and Lowell R. Palmer, NC
Connelsville, son of Dale and
Blanche Dickey Mahon, of Pontiac
Mich. were united in marriage sat
urday evening at o'clock, by Rev.
Glenn l.. Tennell, at Trinity Metho-
dist parsonage. Mrs. Mary Ashton
and Mrs. Margaret McAtee witness
ed the single ring ceremony
The bride wore blege crepe
dress with shoulder corsage or
white eladioli and forget-me-nots.
Mrs. Palmer graduated from M. q
M. high school, class of 1898, ana
for about a year has been cm-
ployed as bookkeeper at the Gessel
Milling company, Malta. Mr.. Pain
er is employed with the Solicit Con-
struction company at Philo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS

The auditor is authorized to ad-
vertise for repositories of county
funds. (See advertisement in this is~
sue).
County engineer is instructed to
proceed by force account of labor to
stone Hooksburg hill road at cost
not to exceed $1.65 per yard, de-
livered on road.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Divorce Case Dismissed
The divorce case of Jennie Hea-
ton VS.. C. M. Heaton, has been dis
missed.
Divorce Case Dismissed
The divorce case of Robert Mas
terson VS.. Mary Masterson, has been
dismissed.
Asks Construction of Will
Zelda KuntZ, as executrix of the
estate of Mary Bingham, deceased,
files action in which she asks for
true construction of will and codicil
thereto, so as to know order in
which legacies are to be paid. Leg
atees and devisees named in will
are: Oceana Moody, Alice Verrin,
Nellie Dye Mellinger, Alice Dye
Ritchey, McConnelsville Cemetery
association, McConnelsville M. E.
church, Clyde L., Chester j., and L..
S. Moody, NJ E. children's home,
Zelda Kuntz, Lizzie Lindimore, Ber-
nice Ellen Moore and Leah Gan
mage.
Divorce Action
On grounds of gross neglect of
duty and extreme cruelty, Hazel d.
Rogers files suit for divorce against
John D. Rogers. They were married
June s, 1917, and have five chill
dren, the oldest is % and the young
est 16. Plaintiff states defendant
struck her with his fists in the pres
ence of their children, without pro-
vocation, and relates other similar
incidents. She also alleges defend
ant has on other occasions been
cruel and abusive; that he has re-
peatedly threatened her with vio-
lence, and at times carried his gun
around for the purpose of threaten
ing plaintiff, causing her constant
fear and worry. She states he has
urged her to leave their home on
numerous occasions; that he was
tired of living with her. She alleges
defendant has been unwilling to
Continued on page five)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
ALEX GREUEY SEVERELY
INJURED WEDNESDAY,

Alex Greuey, prominent resident
of Deerfield township, was severely
injured Wednesday while hauling
logs on the Gillespie farm, near Oil
Spring. The logs We're hauled to a
steep embankment and rolled over
it While the team was still hitch
ed to a large log it caught on the
edge of the embankment and swing
ing around, knocked Mr.. Greuey
over the steep bank, falling dis
tance of 80 feet, onto the logs,
striking on his back and shoulders.
He was carried about mile to an
auto, and brought. to physicians S
office here, where his injuries were
examined and was then taken to
Memorial hospital, Marietta, for a
ray pictures.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
DEATH OF IDA NJ. DEEDRICK
FUNERAL WAS WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Ida May Deedrick, member
of one of the we'll known families
of this county, died Monday morn
ing about o'clock at her apart
ment in the Stanbery building.
While not in good health for some
time, her death was due to heart
trouble and complications, and she
had been seriously ill for about
week. Had she lived until Septem-
Der IL, she would have been so
years of age.
Daughter of the late Lewis and
Tryphena Benjamin Pennell. she
was born near Malta. Her husband,
John Deedrick, passed away some
years ago. They were the parents
of three sons, Rev. John A. Deed
rick of Cedar Falls, Ia; Edward
Deedrick. railway express clerk. of
Cleveland, and Bernard Deedrick Of
the home. She also leaves four
grandchildren, several great grand
children; two brothers, L. ID. PEN
nell Of the Stanbery building, and
William Pennell, of Columbus:
three half-brothers, G.. E. PennelI
of this place; John W. Pennell, NAL
ia, and Robert Pennell Hillsdale.
Mich, and one half-sister, Mrs. Kate
Breeze of Malta. Evangelist J. H.
Pennell, George, Parm and Amos
Pennell, brothers, and Frank PEN
nell, half-brother are deceased.
With the exception of four years in
Cleveland, Mrs. Deedrick spent her
life in Morgan county, mostly in Nc
Connelsville. She was a member Of
the Seventh Street Church of Christ
and attended services so long as
her health permitted.
Funeral services were held at the
Seventh Street Church of Christ
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock,
conducted by Elder Ted Waller,
with interment in the local ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
MORRISON SCOTT, AGED 85,
PASSES AWAY

Morrison Scott, who on July 3,
was S5 years of age, passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Webster Woodburn, in Meigsviile
township, Wednesday morning at 5
O'Clock. Death followed a long Ill
ness. About four years ago he sur
fered a slight stroke from which he
never fully recovered. For a time
he was cared for as patient at the
county home hospital, and about
four months ago was taken to the
home of his daughter, where his
death occurred.
The deceased was son of the
late Adam and Rachel Pedlcord
Scott, and was born in Bristol town
ship. In 1897 they moved to Melgs-
Vile township His wife who was
Emily Mault, died in 1928. Since
that time the deceased and his son,
Wilbur. resided together, until re-
Gently. Surviving besides the daugh-
ter and son named he is survived by
nine grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, two brothers, Vim
cent Scott of Rural Dale and Fergu-
son Scott of Bristol, and one sister,
Mrs. Maleta Young of Westerville.
One daughter, Mrs. Maggie Roberts,
and a brother Wilson Scott, are de-
ceased. Mr.. Scott followed farming
until his health failed. Since an
early age he had been a member OF
the Bristol Presbyterian church.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Pleas
ant Grove Presbyterian church, with
Rev. Mr.. Warner, officiating, with
interment in the churchyard ceme-
terry. The body will remain at the
Miller funeral home until it is re-
moved to the church for the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14

Kenneth c. Ray, 80, superintend-
ent of GAINESVILLE schools, native of
Bristol township, was appointed
state director of education last Fri
day by Governor John w. Bricker.
for four-year term, at an annual
salary of $6,500 per year. He was
chosen from list Of nearly 100 ap-
plicantS. He succeeds e. N Diet
rich of Bucyrus, and will assume
his new office Friday of this week.
The new director is the only son
Of Thomas V. and Mary Harman
Ray, of Bristol township His moth
er's childhood home was near Shar-
on, Noble county. Mr.. Ray started
to school at Cabinville, Bristol town
ship. Following his common school
education he entered NJ & M. high
school, and was graduated in 1920
He graduated from Muskingum col
lege in 1925 receiving Bachelor Of
Science degree in Education: and
at Ohio University in 1881, with a
Master of Arts degree. He is now a
candidate for his Doctors degree
at Ohio State University. Mr.. Ray
started his teaching career when 10
years of age, as principal of the
school, Unionville, Meigsville town
ship Then Unionville had both a
grade and a high school. Since that
time he has held administrative po-
sitions at Chesterhill, Coolville;
taught mathematics in McKeesport,
Pa, high school. Mr.. Ray served
as superintendent of the Athens
county schools from 1892 until
1898, when he resigned to accept
the superintendency of the Zanes-
vile public schools, where he had a
| five-year contract.
He entered Ohio politics in 1928
as a member of the house of repre-
sentatives from Morgan county, and
! served for two terms. He was a
candidate for congress from this
district in opposition to Robert T
! SecreSt.
Mr.. Ray is recognized as a leader
! in progressive education. AS a mem
Der of the state legislature, he serv-
ed as chairman of the educational
section of the finance committee He
is a member Of the Ohio Education
association, the National Education
association, the Progressive Educa-
tion association, the American Asso-
cation or ScnOOl Administrators,
and the American Academy of Po-
litical and Social Science.
Mr.. Ray is a member of the Meth
odist church, and is also 32nd de-
gree Mason, and member of the
Shrine. He is listed in America S
Young Men, who's Who" "Who's
Who in Government" "American
Educators" and Educational Lead
ers."
Mr. Rays wife is the former Miss
Hope Walker daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Walker of Meigsville
township. They have one son,
John, aged five years. The new di-
rector and family will reside in Co
lumbus.
Among the many applicants to
succeed Mr. Ray as superintendent
of GAINESVILLE schools, are James NJ
Turner, superintendent of NJ & M.
schools and George E. Carr, or
mer superintendent of M. & M.
schools, and now superintendent Of
the Logan city schools. A selection
will likely be made this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
FRED KELLER WRITES
w. &. GILBERT

Gilmore Gilbert recently received
card from Fred Keller, as follows:
Got your card o. k I am down
here on maneuvers. We are situat-
ed out in the wilderness about two
miles from town. This is sure a
wet country. 1t has rained every
day since we have been here. Plen-
ty of snakes, lizards, mosquitoes,
etc, to keep us company. 1t looks
like we soldiers will stay in a cou-
pie more years. Hoping to hear
from you. Fred Keller, Co. F,
55th l. M. Regt., Army Post Office
No. 403, Lake Charles, La.
Mr.. Keller is the son of Rev. and
Mrs. Keller of New Matamoras, for
merly of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
CARS COLLIDE ON NORTH
RIVER ROAD

Wednesday morning about four
O'Clock, a machine driven by Ira
Hoel, coming toward this place, and
one driven by Roger Jackson Gain
er, both Of GAINESVILLE, collided on
the sharp curve at the Cooper place
on the north river road. Joseph
Albert who was a passenger in the
Gamer car, sustained a fracture at
the elbow, and also of his leg at
the ankle. Orr Wood, a passenger
of the same car, suffered an injury
about his breast.
The others escaped with slight
injuries. There were four in one
machine and two in the other A
passing motorist brought Albert
here to a doctors office where his
injuries were cared for, and then
he was removed to Good Samaritan
hospital by Millers ambulance. The
machines were considerably dam
aged. Sheriff Ray Doak investi-
gated the accident.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
CONSIDERING SITES FOR
NEW S. HI. GARAGE

The state highway department IS
considering sites for the location of
a new garage. A survey is being
made of a tract in the southeast end
of the ]. C. Grouse farm on the up
per side of the north river road, No.
IT, and adjoining also the Butter
milk hill road. However as yet the
survey has not been sent in. Sur
veys will also likely be made of sew
eral other locations. For some
time the present state garage in
Malta has not been adequate to
house all the road machinery,
equipment and material Five acres
is the least the state will consider
for the new garage site.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-14
H. B. HOOPER SELLS PROPERTY

Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Hooper have
contracted for the sale of their
property in the east end of town,
the former w E. Dye residence, TO
Mrs. X. NJ Bixler Margaret David
SOM. The plans of Mr. and Mrs.
Hooper are indefinite. Mrs. Bixler
and two children will occupy the
house as their home. The deal was
made through the George B. Ken
ney real estate agency.