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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

While there is some merchandise
that is not available, we still have
a large stock on hands.-Standartl
Supply Co. oSStf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Special attention this year is CIV
en- to Pyrex oven and flame-proof
ware in sets for Christmas, at Nor
ris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03
Radio tubes anu batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22f

Mrs. Louise Gillespie Agenbroad
and two children, of Rockingham,
have been visiting here at the
Mortley Sherwood home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03
RUMMAGE SALE

The ladies of Trinity church will
hold rummage sale this Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, at the fire.
mems headquarters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Why not weatherstrip your home
with Nu-Metal weatherstrip, and
save Standard supply Co.
o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mrs Dana Martin, son Roger and
daughter Sharon, of Lodi, came last
week for visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Martin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Swift and
daughter Rebecca of GAINESVILLE, Wis
tied here the week end with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. o.
Swift.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

A tiny remembrance often gives
happiness if only penny Christmas
card or a small, useful kitchen
gadget from Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Miss. Eva Simpson, of this place,
spent Thanksgiving in Columbus
with Mrs. Robert Drury, and fam
ilv
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Replace that old worn out heater
with a new Moore's Circulator.-
Standard Supply Co. O22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03
LOCAL N E w s

II In need OF . gas range we can
otill take care of you.-Standard
Dupply Go. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Ferguson or
Loudonville visited over the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. w. 0. Barnes
and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

washers for sale.-Standard Supply
q. O22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

New line of electric stand lamps,
very inexpensive, and good looking.
Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

General Electric Mazda light
bulbs. both 10 and 80 volt
Standard Supply Co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Miss Eleanor RalstOn, teacher at
Wooster, spent her Thanksgiving
here at her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Baby cribs, mattresses, nursery
seats, play pens and child's rockers
are to be found at Mendel's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mrs. M. M. Sears is making a two
weeks visit with her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. e. H. Hammond, of Sala-
manca, N. Y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

See the new Armstrong Rugs, at
MendeIs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Aladdin lamps make bright, nap
Nv. healthful and cheerful homes
Standard Supply Go. o22t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Come to Mendel's for breakfast
set. We have two suites with a
32-piece set of dishes absolutely
free.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Cooper and
daughter Raymond, of Fremont,
spent Thanksgiving and the week
end here with Mrs. Cooper's moth
er, Mrs. J. w. Cunningham.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Come to Mendel's and see the
new bed room suites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

The new Victory Christmas Tay-
lortots are most attractive at Nor
ris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

See the mattress within a mat
tress at Mendeps. They are nne
with a box spring.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03
Rev. FIR. Louis B. Preston, pastor

Rev. FIR. Louis B. Preston, pastor
of st. Philomena Catholic church,
Caldwell, entertained recently at
the Caldwell high school with a
supper and program, honoring the
60 members of the Caldwell band
and their instructor, Marvin P.
Wood, in recognition for their part
in the memorial program, Nov. Sth.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22t1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Beautiful folding tables at Nor
ris Hardware. Useful for games.
studying, sewing or serving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Buy her a Nurre copper sealee
mirror for Christmas, from Men
del's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

A good stock of 80 volt ligh
Standard Supply co.
0o1t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Radio tubes and batteries.-
Standard Supply Co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Just few living room suites,
rockers and occasional chairs with
springs left at MendePs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Eveland were
at Columbus last Thursday where
they were joined by their nephew
and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Max Secrist
of Marion, and all enjoyed Thanks
giving dinner together at a hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Clemens of the
north river road entertained
Thanksgiving the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Colgan, Mrs.
Fuller Lanning and two children of
GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Bragg and sons Gene and Terry;
Mrs. Addie Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Clemens and son and Mrs.
Frances Gibson and son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. C. White and
son Kennard, spent the week end
here with the formers mother, Mrs.
S. c. White, and other relatives.
They left Sunday for Newark, where
they visited Mrs. Whites parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Kennard, 60
ing from there to their home in
Toledo, where Mr.. White has a po-
sition with the war ordnance de-
partment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Go. o22tl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Equipment and trucks of the
Frantz Baking company, New Lex
ington, were sold recently to Rich
ardson Baking company Of Glouster
for $4,000. 1t is stated the sale
was forced by the internal revenue
department, which the company
allegedly owed $1,000. The re-
mainder Of the receipts of the sale
were applied to the debts against
the baking company. The concern
suspended operations in New Lex
ington about a year ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-03

Miss Elsie NORM returned to her
home here Friday, following visit
at Newark with Russell Norm, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Boyd, and 9TH
er relatives. Miss Norm, who js
employed in the Office of the Finley
packing plant, has not been we'll,
and was granted sick leave of alb
sence. Miss Morin's parents spent
Thanksgiving In Newark and she
accompanied them home.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Representative Better
Corrects Statement
On Friendship Sale
Declares His Criticism
Was Aimed Only at
Defense Homes Corp.

Representative Better, Democrat,
OF New York today corrected on
the House floor certain statements
he made last week in connection
with Friendship and property at
1000 Massachusetts, avenue NV.
during debate on the Lannam hous-
ing bill. He had charged that the
Defense Homes Corp. had pur-
chased Friendship from Mrs. Evalyn
Walsh Mclean for $1,000 900.
A statement Mr.. Better read to
the House follows:
Mr.. Speaker, in my remarks in
the House on Wednesday last, rela-
tive to properties purchased by the
Defense Homes Corp. for public
housing. I mentioned that the estate
on Wisconsin avenue, known as
Friendship. was bought from Mrs.
Evalyn Mclean. I find that the
property in question was purchased
from the Mclean estate, and I ask
that this correction be noted.
Criticism Aimed at ID. H. c.
Likewise, I take this opportunity
to correct my previous statement
that the property at 1000 Massa-
chusetts avenue is the property Of
Mrs. Mclean. I find that this is
rented by the Government from
Mr.. Henry Spencer at $4,000 per
annum.
MY statements we're made solely
in criticism of the Defense Homes
Corp. 1t has been brought to my
attention that comparable property
is available on Wisconsin avenue
in the vicinity of the Mclean estate
at considerably less than sl,0O0,-
900. We all know that neither pri-
vate industry nor the Government
can provide housing for workers
whose incomes are under $1,000 by
paying as much as $1,000 per acre,
yet $4,000 per acre was paid for the
Mclean property.
Sky Called the Limit.
In the past few days l have been
informed by local real estate opera
tors that there is available on Wis
consin avenue 135 acres of land
which can be purchased at $4,000 per
acre, or $4,000 per acre less than
the price at which the Government
acquired Friendship.
Congress may we'll consider these
facts along with the feasibility of
consolidating Government housing
agencies in the interest of economy
and efficiency. The Lanham Act
imposes restrictions and limitations
on costs on units constructed by the
United States Housing Authority
and the Public Buildings Admins
tration. Apparently there are no
such limitations imposed by the De-
fense Homes Corp. From what we
have seen so far, it would appear
that the sky is the limit"
Evening star., 1942-02-16

the west, could we have provided
for the safety of the Far East
against such an avalanche of fire
and steel as has been hurled upon
us by Japan?"
He acknowledged candidly that
Japan, by plunging into the war, had
put another heavy and terrible side
to the account" he was rendering
the empire.
Australians Favor Changes.
First reactions from Australia
echoed the London newspapers de-
mands that Mr.. Churchill share his
multitudinous duties, reshape his
war cabinet along more compact
lines with the ministers freed OF
departmental duties and shake out
dead wood.
The Melbourne Argus was quoted
as saying, under the heading mo
Time for a One-Man Band" that
IF Mr.. Churchill accepts blame for
major disasters and, at the same
time, demands a vote Of confidence
he is acting unfairly and puzzlingly."
The Melbourne Age said 1t would
"be a grievous misjudgment to
imagine that criticism of strategic
direction is a symptom Of defeatist
spirit"
This, apparently. was in COM
ment on Mr.. Churchill's pointed OBJ
servation that the Russians. in their
direst peril, did not fall to bicker-
ing among themselves" nor lose
faith in their leaders and try to
break up the government.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
picture on First PaQe.)

Charles Augustus Lindbergh, who
resigned his commission a. an Army
colonel in April. 1o41. registered
for selective service today at the
old National Guard Armory. local
draft headquarters.
With q smile for every one. he
refused to answer any questions
except those on his selective service
form. In an effort to dodge quiz
zing amiably he shook hands with
The Stars reporter three times
at the desk, on the run and at the
revolving door.
Unexpected was his appearance.
Many In the armory did not notice
him until Photographic fash bulbs
began exploding. Looking at least
a decade younger than he Is Che
celebrated his 40th birthday IL
days ago. and clad In dark blue
civilian garb, he laid his gray hat
on the desk Of Mrs. Mary M. WILL
hottie of the Jacob Jones American
Legion Post and sat down briskly
She could reveal none Of his draft
answers-except that he gave nc
Washington address.
Working on Commercial Project.
On January Is Secretary Of Wal
Stimson announced that Mr.. Lind
bergh had been set to work on q
technical commercial project in
which this department is directly
interested" Where the project IL
Evening star., 1942-02-16
the other soldiers were all seriously

the other soldiers were all seriously
injured
From Manila Gen. Macarthur
learns that circulation Of United
States currency has been barred
in the occupied areas of the Phil
lippines since February Z. The fol-
lowing proclamation was issued by
the Japanese military authorities
on February 6:
1.-The following proclamation is
made by command of the japanese
expeditionary forces. On February
7 and thereafter the monetary cir
culation Of United States currency
is suspended and prohibited in all
occupied areas Of the Philippines.
Due to the opening of banking ia
cilities Withdrawals of deposits may
be made under certain conditions.
Withdrawals of cash deposits are
free. Deposits in United States
money and deposits by transfer are
not free. This means that those
who have deposited cash may make
cash Withdrawals. Other withdraw
ais are subject to additional regu-
lationS.'
There is nothing to report from
other areas.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Lindbergh Registers for Draft
With Hundshokes All Around
Smiling Flyer Appears Unexpectedly
At Armory to Fill Out Questionnoire

being carried on has been . public
mystery.
When the flyer discarded his
Army Air Corps commission he de-
clared that President Roosevelt had
questioned his loyalty, character
and motives" in q press conference.
Mr.. Lindbergh was top speaker for
the America First Committee, and
before joining that group had re-
peatedly told the United States 1t
need fear no attack from the Axis
He came back to town as an
avowed war supporter on January 2,
reportedly to regain his commits
sion. After conferences with Sec
retary Stimson, 1t. Gen. H. H. Ar
mold, chief Of the air forces, and
Robert A. Lovett, Assistant Secre-
tary Of War for Air, the civilian as
signment was announced.
Shakes Hands All Around.
Asked today whether he hoped
that his draft registration will now
pull him into military duty, Mr..
Lindbergh would not heed the
question, but shook hands, express
ing pleasure" at the experience.
He shook hands with his registrar
on leaving and Mrs. Willhoite said
she expects great things of him
Then she put her spectacles on
again and started questioning the
next registrant, c. G. Rossby, a
transient University of Chicago pro-
fessor Of meteorology.
Mr.. Lindbergh was escorted out
by Joe Abrams, vice commander Of
the George Washington Legion Post
Evening star., 1942-02-16
lothrop 5toddard 10 Talk
AT Silver Spring Church

Lothrop Stoddard, author, lecturer
and journalist, will be the speaker
tonight at the meeting of the Mems
Club at Grace Church, Silver Spring.
Mr.. Stoddard, an authority on Far
Eastern affairs, will discuss the
latest developments in the battle
between the United Nations and the
Japanese.
In addition, there will be a talk
ing picture in color giving the story
of aluminium from its laboratory
isolation down to present produc-
ton and utilization.
The meeting, like all meetings of
the club, lis open to any men or boys
of high school age. Refreshments
will be served after the lecture. The
meeting will start at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Norway Fortifieotions
Planned by Germany
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-Reuters today
quoted a Stockholm Tdningen dis
patch from Berlin as reporting that
Adolf Hitler had ordered his new
Munitions Minister, Albert Speer, to
begin immediate construction Of for
tifications on the Norwegian coast
The dispatch said this indicated
the Germans expected the British
to choose Norway as the place for
any attempt to regain a foothold on
the continent.
Speer, general director of building
in all Germany, was named Num-
tions Minister a week ago, succeed
ing the late Maj. Gen. Fritz Todt.
Evening star., 1942-02-16

Heavy Artillery
Fire in Bottom

The text of War Department
communique No. 100, reporting on
developments up to $50 an. today,
follows:
philippine theater:
There was heavy artillery fire
in Bataan during the past "a hours.
Intermittent infantry fighting was
in progress on several sections Of
the front.
Enemy aviation was active
throughout the day.
There is nothing to report
from other areas"
Text of War Department COM
munique No. los, reporting the sit
uation as Of / pm. yesterday, fol-
lows:
philippine theater: Fighting in
Bataan was limited to local. un-
important patrol skirmishes. Forces
of the enemy are evidently being
regrouped for a resumption OF the
offensive. japanese units on the
front line which had suffered heavy
casualties are being relieved by
fresh troops.
Gen. Macarthur Is receiving fire.
quent reports from the occupied
areas which indicate the hostility
of the Filipinos toward the in.
vaders. A striking case has just
been reported from the barrio o1
Batangas. 97'7a-- v9~~ 80 .
The Japanese sought some onl
familiar with the roads of BatangaS
Province to drive a truck loaded
with "a Japanese soldiers. A local
truck driver named Cueva volun-
teered for the task. When he came
to q sharp curve he deliberately
pushed the accelerator to the floos
boards, plunging the truck over 4
clih into an abyss. Cueva and II
japanese soldiers were KILLED And
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Congress in Brief
By the Associated ? s.

By the Associated 9.
Senate:
In recess.
Military Affairs Subcommittee
nominations
Appropriations Subcommittee re-
news study Of independent oh1ces
appropriations
House:
Considers State, Justice and Com
merce Departmental Appropriations
Committees.
Ways and Means Committee hears
Governors of Massachusetts,, North
Carolina and Minnesota on $780,
000, 900 measure to provide benefits
for war made jobless.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Women S Air Unit Asks
Man-Size Defense Job
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Feb. 16.-Feminine
flyers are fit to I'LL a man-size job
in civilian defense and want no sex
discrimination" declares the pilot
stenographer who commands 4
woman's squadron Of the Civil Air
Patrol
I'VE have asked that there be no
sex discrimination in c. A. P. flight
missions" asserted Flight Com
mander Ann johnson, and I don't
believe there will be any"
That typifies the determined at
titude of IS young women who have
volunteered here for service in the
air arm Of the Once Of Civilian
Defense.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Situotion in Poon Area
Obscure, London Reports

LONDON, Feb. 16 (P).-A military
commentator said today the situa-
ton was obscure in the Paan sector
of Burma's Salween River front and
it was not known definitely whether
the defense forces still held Thaton
Thaton, II miles west Of the river,
is astride the main road around the
Gulf of Martaban from Moulmein
to Rangoon, 80 miles air line to
the west.
He said that elsewhere on the
Salween front there had been no
further attacks.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
japanese in Burma
Drive al Junction
On Road 10 China
Offensive Appears to Be
Aimed at Peeu, VitoI
RoiIwoy Point
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RANGOON, Burma, Feb. 49,
Two Japanese columns, support
ed by dive bombers and machine
cunning fighter planes, drove
perilously close to Thaton today
in a drive to choke OF supplies
to China over the winding Burma
road.
Thaton is only so miles southwest
of Pegu, important rail center on
the Rangoon- -Mandalay and Ran
goon- Martaban lines, and 1t ap-
peared that the invaders were aim
ing at the junction city. The fall
of Pegu would cut the railway feed
ing the Burma road.
"a London military commenta-
tor said the fighting was "ob-
scure" and that Thaton might
now be in japanese hands,
Japanese spearheads converged on
Thaton from Paan, II miles to the
east, and from Martaban at the
mouth of the Salween River. the
now shattered first line Of defense.
IS Miles From Rangoon.
American and British planes
made exhaustive efforts to punish
the enemy wherever his supply lines
were exposed. The battle-ground
was only IS bomber miles from Ran
COON and 125 miles by land and rail
around the tide-swept Gulf Of
Martaban.
Rangoon newspapers complained
of the lack of objective information
and constantly changing descrip-
tions of the fighting" given by Brit
ish Army communiques.
They said one day the position
was called quiet and the next day
evacuation Of an important locality
was disclosed.
The chief Japanese threat ap-
peared to be developing in the vicin-
ity of Duyinzeik, miles east Of
Thaton, toward which one column
was striking from a bridgehead on
the west bank of the Salween River
near Paan, about 6 miles farther
east.
Troops Put Ashore.
The other Japanese column was
attempting to fight its way up the
coast from Martaban. aided by land
ing parties put ashore from small
boats in Martaban Gulf.
1t was believed here the Japanese
soon would be reinforced by troops
released from Malaga by the fall of
Singapore, and it appeared that the
campaign in Burma was about to
enter a critical phase.
For the time being, however, the
defenders of Burma seemed to have
virtual control of the air, and Of
ficial advices told of heavy bombing
and machine-gunning attacks de-
livered on the invaders and their
lines of communication during the
week end.
Rangoon Free Of Raids.
Rangoon itself was free of air raids
yesterday
Most of the city's cosmopolitan
civilian population, which IN peace
time numbers about 400 900, already
has been evacuated, however, to
points of safety.
Many stores and places of busi-
ness still are open as usual and two
English daily newspapers are con-
tinuing to publish.
Port facilities are functioning
without interruption, but only . few
thousand dockhands and automo-
bile maintenance crews are consid-
cred needed to keep them going.
Evening star., 1942-02-16
Weather Report


Of Coumbia-Ra with slowly rising temperature tonight
gentle moderate winds.
aryland-Rain tonight;
winds.
Vrginia-Ran with somewhat higher tonight
tonight
colder in extreme portions early tomorrow
Evening star., 1942-02-16

JAPANESE STRIKE TOWARD RANGOON-Tw columns of
(sod and . struck Southern
Capture Of Thaton would
the way for Pegu 60 and Rangoon itself The railroad which
through supplies the north where they
transferred trucks for shipment the Burma road
into China "A. p Wirephoto.
Evening star., 1942-02-16

Record fer Last "a Heurs.
(From noon yesterday to noon today.
Highest, SO, at 4.55 pm. yesterday.
Year age. 81.
Lowest, "a at 7:x6 am. TO-DAY. year
ase. 80,
Hsssrd Tsnssrsturss This Year.
ltshest, .0k. - JsAuA1y IL.
LoWett. 3. a January IL.
Evening star., 1942-02-16

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital (current month to dateJ:
Evening star., 1942-02-16

Humidity for Last - Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon today.
Highest, 81 per cent. ut 1880 Am.
Lowest, As per cent. At 2:30 Pm.
Pperinitat tian