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Evening star., 1942-12-23
Take Ny Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Surprise Word of the Week

No dictionary to my knowledge
lists FOREHEAD as it is common
ly pronounced, forehead" to
rhyme with more dead"
That the "h" is silent In best
usage is shown by the rhyme with
"horrid' in the familiar jingle,
written by the American poet, Henry
WadSworth Longfellow, when
daughter Edith staged small re-
bellion against having her hair
curled:
There was a little girl
Who had little curl
Right in the middle of her forehead;
And when she was good
She was very, very good,
But when she was bad she was
horrid.
In forehead, the 20" is short as
in Oscar.
First choice: FOR-ed.
Second choice: FOR-id.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

The -Four Aces will be pleased to an
swer letters from readers II a stamped
t3-cenD, self addressed envelope is in
closed with each communication ad
dressed to the Four Aces. care OF The
Evening Star. II you desire the pocket
outline of the Four Aces system of
contract bridge, send with your request
10 the -Four Aces. care of The Evening
Star, a stamped t3-cen), self ddressed.
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Evening star., 1942-12-23
BY THE FOUR ACES.

n uldlHollu opening Woulu nave
been a better choice for his side.
but West opened the queen of
hearts. South won with the ace
of hearts, drew three rounds of
trumps, then took the queen and
king of clubs. The bad break in
that suit made it possible for South
to get only one discard. He was left
with two losing diamonds, and was
set one trick.
Do you see the crime-or the
missed opportunity? Try to spot
it for yourself before reading on.
South missed his opportunity in
the play of the clubs. After taking
the club queen, he should have
finessed dummy's 10 of clubs! If
that held the trick (as would have
been the case), he could discard
two diamonds on the ace and king
OF clubs. He could then afford to
concede his last diamond.
But even If the finesse Of the
club 10 should lose, South would
still make his slam. For that would
dispose of eight clubs, and dunn
my's two top clubs would surely
clear the suit to establish the seven
Of clubs as a winner. South would
therefore be able to discard all three
Of his low diamonds on the ace, king
and seven Of clubs.
The important point was that
South needed four club tricks. The
finesse of the club 10 would have
assured four tricks in the suit no
matter whether the finesse won or
lost.
Yesterday you were Theodore
Lightners partner and, with
neither side vulnerable, you held:
AK Q873
sc A42
8 9
&653
The bidding:
Schenken You Jacoby Lightner
Pass IA 20 Dbl.
Pass co
hiio ci--oiu b"o SpdueS. FeHalJV
doubles at the low ranges are only
suggestions, not commands. Your
singleton diamond indicates that
the defense against that suit will be
poor. The double warns you of poor
spade support, but you don't mind
that with your strong six-card suit.
Score 100 per cent for two
spades, 80 per cent for pass.
Question No. 1858.
Today you hold the same hand,
and the bidding continues:
Schenken You Jacoby Lightner
Pass IA 70 Dbl.
Pass "a 81 Dbl.
Pass CD
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow
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Evening star., 1942-12-23
It's Hard to Believe
It's Hard tn Believe,


st. Louis: How did Christmas
CAROLS get their name?-Dr. S.
Answer: The word carol has I'M
dergone as strange a transition as
is to be found in etymology. We
use the word to designate a song of
religious Joy. But it comes from
the Greek choros, meaning "to
dance" From choros came the
Greek and Latin choraules, mean
ing "the flute player who makes
music for the dance" From cho-
raules came the French caroler. "to
dance" and this was borrowed to
become the English word carol,
which originally meant "a dance
accompanied by singing"
You'll want my pamphlet which gives
the approved pronunciations Of Bib
lcal Names" valuable reference. es-
pecislly for ministers, Sunday school
teachers and students. Send a stamped
t3-cent), self-addreSsed envelope to
Frank Colby. in care of The Evening
Star. Ask for free Bible pamphlet.
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Evening star., 1942-12-23
NATURES CHILDREN
REINDEER
(RduOifer tUrdndHS)

Though children associate the
reindeer exclusively with Christ
mas. the animal means food and
shelter to the Eskimo. Raising
reindeer in Alaska is one OF Uncle
Sans projects. This has proved to
be very productive industry to the
Alaskans. Their instructors were
Laplanders, who came as herders
for the imported reindeer. But the
methods used by them have been
Evening star., 1942-12-23
School SHORTAGE Net

When parents and teachers in the
Sierra de Zongolica district Of Mex
leo recently complained spf = lack OF
schools. the government promptly
ordered the construction Of "a rural
schools.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

called for the last Print
which
correctly they the spirits.
Answer 10 Yesterdays LETTER-OUT.
REMAIN a batl
tU) ABSURD-BARDS (poets).
Cd REMAINED -AMENDER
RESPONSE (rests).
tS) SNIPED- he grevedy.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
BY Frank Willard
BY Will Eisner
BY Art Huhto
BY Paul Fooorty

that no one could steal that corn,
and here was Chatterer helping
himself to all he wanted Was It
any wonder that Chatterer grinned2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Mountville

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Carpenter and
grandson Lee Coleman, OF Chester
hill, spent over the week end with
their daughter, Mrs. l.. C. Able,
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos
Carpenter and SON Larry were call
ing at the Able home, Saturday
Mrs. John Duncan, who has been
at the Shletering Arms hospital,
Athens, for an operation. is at her
home and doing fine. Mrs. Ken
meth Wells and Miss Oca Able, and
Mrs. L. c. Able We're calling on
Mrs. Duncan one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wymer and
children, of Deavertown, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. F. Wogan, and daughter,
Margaret.
L. C. Able spent Tuesday with
his sister. RMS. Leura Carpenter,
and family, of Federal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Wells and
daughter Jaunita, Mrs. Bertha
Wade and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Wells and sons Howard and Lowell,
and Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ball attend
ed the fair at Lancaster week ago
Saturday. They repart a very large
crowd.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Triade1phia

Elder l.. " Beys of Barnesville
will preach at the Church of Christ
Sunday morning and evening"
family dinner was enjoyed at the
Kenenth Porter home, Sunday, in
honor of the twin girls, Joy and
Joyce's third birthday anniver-
sary. Among the guests were two
grandmother, two great grandmoth-
ers and grandfather.--Mr. and
Mrs. Jeff Osborn of East Bloom
visited C. r. Massey and son, Sun
day.--Otis Sidwell and family of
Sayre visited Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs l.. C. Edgell. Mrs.
Earl Campbell and children were
Sunday visitors at the Mrs. Elma
Carpenter home.--Arthur Edgell
and family and Mont Edgell and
wife of Roseville were Sunday call
ers at the L. G.. Edgell home
Alfred Maxwell leaves this week
for army service. Mrs. Maynard
Barnes received word Monday that
her son, Karl Barnes, was stationed
at Atlantic City, N. J.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
East Branch

Mrs. Viola GLADDEN. made a few
days visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Russell Brown, of Corning.
Dan Lunsford, OF Glouster, is
staying with Dan Van Horn for a
few days. Mr.. Van Horn is laid up
with rheumatism.
Mrs. Stella Dew, near Pennsville,
made a few days visit with her
father. Dan Van Horn, recently.
Ms. Viola Gladden was the re-
cent guest of her sister, Mrs. Vietta
Goff, near GAINESVILLE.
Loren Doris has been on the
sick list several days.
Mrs. Viola GLADDEN. was the
guest of Miss Kate Martin, Sunday,
and attended the Church of Christ
at Trimble.
Mrs. Mary Pierce Chappelear has
been located elsewhere since the
death of her husband.
Relatives and friends met at the
home of Dan Van Horn recently to
celebrate his list birthday ami
versary. A grand dinner was serv-
ed at the noon hour, and the rest of
the day was spent socially, talking
of times now, and over SO years
ago.
Mrs. Wilmer GLADDEN. visited
with Harvey Van Horn and family
Of Lancaster, recently.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29

| Mrs. Bertha Wade and grand
daughter Jaunita Wells spent last
Sunday with Miss Oca Able.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Denzil Able are
spending few weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Boyer, OF
Happy Hollow. near Buchtel.
Mrs. Chester Ball spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Ball and
family of Elliott.
Rev. ARA Ball filled his regular
appointment at Mound Hill, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Wells and
daughter Jaunita, Mrs. Bertha
Wade, Miss Oca Able, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. F. Wogan and daughter Mar
garet attended church at Fairview,
Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Snyder are
holding a few days meeting at that
place; also Sunday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wells and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. C. Ahle attended church at Fair
view.
Mrs. Bertha Wade is assisting at
the Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Wells
home, of Ringgold.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wells and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. John Dun
can, Sunday afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29

Mrs. A. J. Essex and daughter
Marchie Jean and son Larry Of
HemlOck. Mr.. Conn who has beer
inlucted into the army, and is Oh
his 14day furlough, will leave Nov
4 for Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind. His wife will remain at their
home in Columbus.
Mrs. Rhys Evans and son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Evans, of Akron, called on Miss
Jessie M. Wilson. last Sunday, on
their way home from Athens, where
they had attended o. U. college ac-
tivities. Both Mrs. Evans and her
son are graduates Of Ohio Univer.
sity.
Fred F. Kittle was here looking
after their property, Sunday.
Mrs. j. M. Watkins spent Satur.
day evening with Mrs. Hoon.
Mrs. Robert Tuttle of Akron
spent from Wednesday until Friday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Watkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl yelling Of
Taylor ridge visited their son-in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. D
M. Smith, and children, Sunday.
Rev. Homer Wan, sr.. preached
at the Church of Christ last Lords
day. The attendance was more
than double that of last Sunday.
Come out and enjoy the messages.
Mrs. Christmas Day and daughter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
UnionviIle

Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, OF Reiners
ville,, a former resident of this
place, spent Sunday at the Frank
T.. Smith home, and called on other
friends here.
What's the matter with the
Meigsviile township schools? A re-
port was current hero Saturday that
all teachers, bus drivers, and jani-
tors had refused to begin work
Monday unless they received pay,
which they have not received any
part of since the school opened the
first of September, and further
more they have not received all
their pay for last school year. 1t
is stated that Meigsville is the only
township in the county that has not
received their back pay. If this is
true. there's a niger in the wood
pile somewhere, but no one here
seems to know definitely where the
trouble lies.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Buchanan, of
Waterford, and Mr.. Donald Bu-
chanan, of Marietta, were recent
visitors at the C. A. Stegner home.
c. A. Stegner has graded the
road leading from his residence to
the county highway at the ir III
bridge, and is having it surfaced
with gravel for year-round, travel.
a number from here attended
Sunday school and church services
at Emery, Sunday night.
Next Tuesday is election day
Every voter is urged to go-and
vote for your favorite candidate.
The weather has been fine fol-
ccrn husking the past week, and
wheat is making good start.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Tenant, Mrs.
E. A. Barnes, Allen and Bessie
Barnes spent Sunday in Marietta
with Mrs. Barnes niece. Mrs. P. 1.
Spence, and husband.
Vearl Newton, who has been en-
ployed in New York. is spending
some time here with his family.
Wesley Ponchak, who is employ
ed in the ship yards in Boston,
spent a day here recently with his
parents, Mr.. AMI Mrs. Mike Pom
chak.
Elect Judge Putnam for Judge
of the Court of AppealS.-POI. Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Arlington

Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Scott and
Mrs. Ellis Derry of Cleveland spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Anderson, and family Mrs.
Dora Flanders is visiting this week
with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson
and also with Mr.. and Mrs. Ona
Warne.--Mr and Mrs. James Car
rell and daughter Myrna Lou of Co.
lumbus, were week end guests of
Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Carroll. Miss
Lila Woodward, of GAINESVILLE, spent
several days last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Woodward Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamer Will
son, Mrs. Fannie McGregor, Don,
Rita and Eugene Wilson took Sun
day dinner with Mr. and Mrs Del
mar Wilson and Mrs. Emma Will
son.--Cecil Lawrence, of Canton
spent several days last week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Bishopville
Moved To Akron

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Harbert who
have occupied the Falls property
here (now owned by the Kittles Of
Athens) have moved to Akron,
where Mr.. Harbert is employed.
Millard Kasler, who has employ
ment in Marion, came home for a
few hours, Sunday. Mrs. Kasler
and son Sammy expect to join him
in a short time. Mr.. Kasler works
at a shell factory.
Mrs. Anna Smith is very i'll with
acute indigestion.
The Chas. Kittle family moved
from the Palmer house here to
Glouster, last Thursday.
J.. M. Watkins and j. H. Clark
attended the Oral Daugherty speech
at Glouster, Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoon entertaind
the following guests last Sunday
afternoon: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Conn, tr., of Columbus; Mr.. and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29

the Yakima river out in the stat,
Of Washington and that is wher.
Pvt Herschel Harper of this local
ity is now stationed In this day
find have to nina my "Yoks'
and "Yacks" or / might get tick
ct for Yokohama when l wanted tc
go to Yakima.
Last Thursday Mrs. George Dear
accompanied her husband to Akron
where he is employed, returning to
tie Dean, or late Frank Foste.
home, here, Monday. The Dear
family of which there are only the
| mother and two children at home
are contemplating movif g to. Akron.
Coal Situation Bad
For two months Or more the sup
ply at local coal mines has been
greatly exceeded by demands of the
customers. This community due to
its natural convenience to natures
store-house of coal has always been
thought to be safe from such a
thing as coal shortage. But as
the winter of 1942-43 comes on as
it did Monday, the Glamour increas-
es and the obstacles TO mining and
delivery seem to mount It seems
that adverse conditions have ganged
more of the long established push
banks production has been fitful
and unsteady. Difficulties in the
underground passages or in con-
tacting old works." striking clay
veins-and, shortage OF help has
interrupted production. To this add
the difficulties of transportation AMI
the scene is rather gloomy to pro-
ducer as well as consumer. Some
farmers have coal on their farms
without such farms and those in
villages have different outlook.
However, some were fortunate in
being able to re-stock their bins be-
fore real shortage threatened
1t may be we'll enough for the
citizens Of Manchester township to
take note of the change in the Of
flee of clerk. Burial permits, ceme-
terry deeds. hunting and fishing Ii
censrs and other matters that per-
tain to the office of clerk, make it
pertinent to know that Paul Lewis
is ncw clerk For the same reason.
doctors and undertakers should COR
rect their list OF registrars of vital
statistics as it pertains to this dis
trict, 1898. The present clerk owns
and occupies the former Fitch
farm, entrance to it from 7S being
near the Everett Drummond home.
Mrs. Parks Has Operation
Mrs. Dewey Parks was taken, to
the Marietta hospital last Thurs
day, where she was operated upon
Friday for an ailment peculiar to
the sex Mr.. and Mrs. v. B. Parks,
now residents of the village went to
their sons home last Thursday,
where they remain at this writing.
Pvt. Clifton Elliott, brother of
Mrs. George Hall is among the
ground force at an airport near
Seattle, Wash. On Oct. 21st at the
Caldwell hospital, daughter was
born to him and his wife, the for
mer Miss Jessie HILL Mr. and Mrs.
Clifton Elliott have named their
BABY, Marjorie Jane, the name be-
ing forwarded from Seattle.
NJ L. Fowler and wife were at
Marietta hospital Monday, where
Mrs. Fowler is taking a course of
treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Reinersville

Looked out Monday morning an(
thought l was in Stalingrad.
"a Sight For Sore-eyes''
A thin coverlet of snow lay or
roofs, and in it on the ground yOl
could almost track rabbit to hi!
"squat, Monday morning, Oct. 26
Much of the corn around here
husked and cribbed, but yet there
are row after row of shocks. The
Snow Monday will give impetus tc
the work for fear Of cold fingers.
One thing l can't understand
about daily newspapers, is why sc
many heroes are now on the foot
ball field.
This may be the quietest election
Of it's kind ever held, but the re
suits may produce the loudest and
NEST far-reaching reactions in his
tory
The water well drilled at the AL
bert Marshall home was completed
last Thursday at 88 feet, and the
outfit was moved to the Ova Welcb
home, where Saturday night depth
of 80 TT. had been reached.
Mr.. and Mrs. Okey Scott (Bertha
Brown and children Edith and
Francis, of Leavittsburg, (suburb Of
Warren) visited over Sunday at the
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Brown home
He works at the Ravenna arsenal.
John Harper and Ralph Morris,
carpenters, are now employed at
residence work, beyond Deerfieli
church.
Mrs. Helen (Rex) Reed, near
Woadgrove, anticipates going to Co
lumbus next Sunday, where she will
be employed in the home of the
state director of education, Kenneth
Ray.
Township Clerk Resigns
Due to his imminent induction
into the army, Curtis Cannon, re
signed as clerk of Manchester town
ship, and the trustees at special
meeting, Tuesday night, Oct. %
appointed Paul Lewis as his cuc
cessor The resignins clerk and
his successor are of opposite politics
and the appointment was made in
Difference to the wishes of the re.
firing clerk, who is soon to respond
to his cOuntry's call. There were
other candidates, but Mr.. Lewis
was selected by two to one vote
on roll call, the one Democrat vo.-
ing with one Republican for the
appointee. Mr.. Lewis is well quail
flied for his duties and his appoint.
ment meets with general approval
Dow Haines received letter
from Pvt. Denzil 5ealock under
date of Oct. 20. On that date he
had been at Camp Wheeler, Ga
exactly seven weeks. Says he is IN
the infantry and likes it pretty
well. His most interesting OBJ
servati, ms are the Familiar things
here Eo don't sec there-corn
fences OF even cow. Was at the
Macon state fair. but says there
was much to see that was "off linn
it's for soldiers. Private Sealock
is in Co. D, 9th Battalion, First
Platoon.
The township trustees haven't
begun crushing stone at the quarry
yet. two or more factors cOntribut
ing to the delay. Conditions sug-
gest that this may be the final ef
fort for the duration" as road op
Citations Of this nature in the town
ship may "go on the rocks" In
which case, township or coun !,
roads, as you may term them, may
slip hack into their "old ruts."
Yokohama is big port city in
Japan, but we have Yakima on
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
M. & vi. SCHOOL NOTES

Chapel was held Oct. II. The
meeting was opened with everyone
repeating the pledge of allegiance
to the flag. The special number was
a vocal trio by Mary Evelyn, Mar
jorie and Helen Rlchey, entitled
"Fleeting Days" Our speaker was
the Rev Mr. Holman, who spoke on
the subject of Prayer" Prayer is
communicating with God. 1t gives
to us sense of peace, security and
calmness. In these days Of turmoil
and strife, we may feel secure ii we
will rely upon prayer, but prayer
alone is not all. We must strive
hard to do our work well, and to do
best according to our ability.
The play for the junior carnival
is entitled "The Minister'S New
Car
Mr.. Porter attended the 133rd
annual communication of the Grand
Lodge, F. & A. M, Of Ohio, held in
the Masonic Temple at Columbus
on October 20, 21, and %.
The Eastern Ohio Teachers meet
ing will be held October 80, at Ma
rietta, so there will be no school,
Friday.
The M. & M. high school band
played Saturday, Oct. "a, for the
Republican rally Governor Brick
er was the speaker.
All high school and grade stu
dents bringing 10 pounds of scrap
iron may get to see a motion picture
free at the opera house on Satur-
day, Oct. 81.
Miss Emma Lee Stewart attended
the meeting and luncheon of the
Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Ii
brary meeting in Columbus, Satur-
day The meeting was held in the
Deshler-Wallick hotel. This annual
meeting is to honor Ohio authors,
for the current year.
Many of these authors were intro
duced and spoke briefly concerning
their latest publications.
Plans are being made for the
Prince of Peace Declarations to be
given in November by some mem
bers of the Public Speaking Glass.
Big Reds Defeat Ceramics
The M. & M. Big Reds defeated
The Crooksville Ceramics 27-6 on
The M & NJ gridiron, Friday. The
first quarter was fought entirely in
he M. & M. territory, but the in
5aders were unable to score. The
second quarter was the opener so
ar as scoring goes. The first
was the result of pass, |
Rudolph to Elliott. A plunge by |
rudolph annexed the point. The |
second half was filled with scoring |
mostly on the NJ & M. behalf. In
he third quarter nj. & M. pushed
wo tallies over, the first as re-
ult of a pass Price to Rudolph,
moving the ball to the 20 yard from
where Rudolph plunged for the
core; Huck plunging for the
,oint; the second coming as a re-
ult Of blocked punt on the 40
rom where line plays took it on
i've plays over-Rudolph carrying,
| try for point by placement was
vide.
The fourth quarter opened up
With Crooksville taking the ball to
he two yard line, by pass and
nd run. Finally after penalty
nd stiff line defense a plunge pro-
Luced the counter, a pass for point
vas no good. The final tally came
vhen Rudolph, off right tackle, ran
or so yards, and touchdown. A
placement by Price was good. The
4. & M. team missed the services
# two linemen, Smith and Bankes.
4. & M ------0 Z 13 7-27
20 O 0 O.
Officials: Boyd and Wilson, of
lancaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-10-29
Todds Grange

There will be a masked Hallow-
cen party at Todds grange hall
Friday evening, Oct. 80. 1t is for
all young people of the community.
There will be a fine of 5 cents for
all who come not masked. Please
bring pumpkin pie and sandwiches.
There will be a short program, fol-
lowed by games.