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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27

Homecoming Cancelled

The annual Unienville homecom-
ing, which has been the major at
traction here each year on Sunday
following the Morgan county fair
since 1880, has been postponed.
The officers in charge have decided
to cancel the event for this year
and also for the duration of the
war.
1t seems that everybody in this
section have done their level best
this season to produce bumper crops
for the defense of America, and
they have certainly been rewarded
for their efforts, and nature has GER
tainly assisted, at least the writer
thinks so, as we have a patch of
Stowell's Evergreen sweet corn that
is certainly over-producing, as we
discovered some stalks that had the
proper place, as we'll as an addition
el ear in the tassel. If it shows any
improvement by next year, we may
find the tassel filled with shelled
corn Many have viewed this phe-
nonemon and pronounce it marvel
Gus. Can anyone beat it and yet
tell the truth?
Mrs Helen Schimmel of Dye S
Fork visited last Monday night
with her friend and former neigh
Dor. Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, of Reiners-
vile.
H. Ray Barnes of Xenia returned
early Friday morning following a
brief visit here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. r. Barnes.
Several from here attended the
GAINESVILLE fair, last week
Old Land Mark Being Razed
The old dwelling at the foot of
Main street facing the iron bridge,
and the former home of the late DR..
Hiram j. Noyes, is being torn
down by Everett Roberts. who re-
Gently purchased it, and we under
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27
Pennsville


meet Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, at
the school building. All members
are urged to be present and have
their projects completed.
Doris Mendenhall of Camp Ed
wards, Mass, spent from Saturday
until Thursday with his father,
Fred Mendenhall, and other rela-
tives.
MI. and Mrs. H. G. Stuller of
Dresden We're Thursday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Giles. and daugh-
ter.
family spent the week end at
Beallsville, and Key. Mary Lou
Burcher remained for a two weeks
visit with relatives.
Recent guests at the j. A. Nc
Peak home We're Mr.. and Mrs. Will
McElfresh of Malta; Mrs. Fred
Clarke and children, of Rosseau,
and Mrs. Harris and son of Sharps-
burg.
Mrs. Louise Patterson of Wooster,
Mrs Mildred Patterson and Mrs.
Jennie Patterson of Stockport were
guests last Saturday of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Van Fossen, and family.
Miss Stella Van Fossen was guest
at the Van Fossen home, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ham and
two sons of Canton spent Friday
and Saturday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs W. j. Hilaman. Mr. Hila-
man returned home with them. Mr.
and Mrs. John Mcpherson of Ma
/ varre spent few days this week at
the Hilaman home.
Mrs. Lulu Hiatt of Waterford is
spending a few days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs C. S. Hiatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Davis and two
daughters We're visitors at Zanes-
Vile, Saturday
Mrs. Bertha Williams, Mrs. Alta
Hiatt and J. r. Dougan spent We'd
nesday with w. S. Dougan, of Ches-
terhilI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Henry and
daughter who have spent the sum-
mer at Athens, returned to their
home here, Friday.
Sunday evening dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. H. r. Hilaman We're
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Sheppard.
Keith Hilaman and Miss Margaret
Wolfe, all of Ashland, Mrs. Fran
ces Hilaman and Miss Madolyn
Hilaman
Rex Martin@returned home Sun
day evening, after spending two
weeks with relatives at Gallipolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ringgen-
berg of Cincinnati spent few days
this week with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. C. B. Ringgenberg.
Mrs. Dana Williams spent few
days this week with her husband,
who has employment at Ashland.
". and Mrs Lindley. Thompson
and son of Coshocton were guests
this week of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs W. S. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred f. Williams
entertained with chicken and pork
chop dinner Sunday in honor of the.
birthday of Mrs. Williams. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Sheppard, Miss Margaret Wolfe,
Keith Hilaman of Wellington, Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Williams of Zanes-
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Williams,
Mr. and Mrs. Dana Williams and
two children and Miss Madolyn
Hilaman.
Edgar Michener and daughter,
Mrs. Vera Mendenhall, Of Chester
hill, were dinner guests of Fred
Mendenhall. Sunday.
Miss Zella Naylor has returned
to her home at Cleveland, after
spending several weeks with her
sister, Mrs. F. r. Clifford, and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Dougan and
Mrs. Fred Williams attended the
funeral services OF Mrs. J. r. Rouan-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27

zoin at Wolf Creek church Monday
afternoon, conducted by Elder J. H
Steed, of Ashland Mr.. and Mrs
Steed called on Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
lie Hummel, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Dou-
gan and Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Hiatt,
Monday evening.
r. v. Dougan and F. r. Clifford
who have employment at Dayton
spent the week end at their homes
here. Mrs. Dougan returned with
her husband and will also visit at
the Harry Kennard home at ST.
Paris.
Mrs. Virgie Kennard, Of Malta
spent few days last week with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hilaman
entertained with a six O'Clock din
ner Monday evening in honor OF
Conrad Pierpoint who is home on
furlough from a Texas camp, and
Dana Wood who will leave soon for
the army.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27

stand the lumber will be used in
the construction of a poultry house
on the w. o. Barnes farm, where
Mr.. Roberts resides.
of lambs for Ed Stegner to the Ma
rietta stock sale. last Thursday.
A night blooming ceres is attract
ing much attention at the j. H.
Wickersham home. One night re-
Gently Is of the large bloom were
displaying their marvellous beauty
at one time.
F. H. Lyon and son Percy sold a
truck load of ewes and lambs last
week to buyers at High Hill.
The USO drive has the approval
of all patriotic citizens, and is
meeting with much success in this
ocality
The Emery Sunday school held a
picnic and basket dinner last Sun
day at the church. In spite of the
rain a good crowd was in attend
ance They had planned to stage
the event at the roadside park, near
Neelyville.
Mrs E. A. Barnes continues tc
show Improvement. She has had
many callers during the past few
weeks.
Mrs. Margaret Groves and Flea
nor Barnes returned Friday from 8
weeks visit with relatives in Zanes.
Vile. Mrs Groves has not been sc
we'll since she returned home.
VIM. Duvall left Saturday to Wis
it friends in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27
Poplar Ridge

Mrs. Myrtle Porter has been
spending much time with her son,
Kenneth who is recovering nicely
from an appendicitis operation at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE.
James and Donald Harvey of Co
lumbus are spending two weeks
with their uncle, Paul Massey, and
family, and great grandmother. Mrs.
p. ]. Massey, of McConnelsville.
Paul Massey and family and
James and Don Harvey were among
the guests at the birthday party
given Sunday for June Bragg at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27
East Bloom

A number from here attended the
Muskingum county fair, last week
Miss Irma Stewart visited with
Mr.. and Mrs Roger Cronin Of
GAINESVILLE, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. How
ard, near Roseyille, and Mr.. and
Mrs Howard Huffman of the Avon
dale home, the past week.
Miss Katherine Greer spent from
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27

Lansing, Mich, spent from Thurs
day until Saturday of last week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Harris.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-08-27

Buy your paint requirements now
while we have a good stock of Sun
Proof and Ironhide paint.--Standard
Supply Co. j18tf
Evening star., 1942-07-05

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Evening star., 1942-04-14
Soviet Purchasing Agents
Call al White House

Indicating further intensification
of efforts to rush war material to
Russia, President Roosevelt today
conferred with the newly arrived
heads of the Russian Purchasing
Mission.
Accompanied by Maxim Litvinoff, ,
Soviet Ambassador, the Russian
agents comforting with the Presi-
dent were Maj. Gen. A. I. Belyaev
and Rear Admiral M. I. Akulin.
Mr.. Litvinoff told reporters after
the conference that "of course, it
(Russian add will 60 on improving"
The White House consultation
follows closely a meeting in Lon
don between Harry L. Hopkins, who
has been principal aide to the
President on supply matters, and
Soviet Ambassador to England Ivan
Maisky.
Also on the Presidents engage
ment schedule today were separate
conferences with 1t. Gen. Henry
H. Arnold, head Of United States
air forces; Admiral Ernest j. King,
commander in chief of the feet, and
Undersecretary of Navy James v.
Forrestal. Senator Wagner, Demo-
crat, of New York was another
White House visitor.
Evening star., 1942-04-14
HeovyC CebuF Fighting Continues;
Defenders Resist StubbornIy
Jops Attack Correedor Four More Times;
Manila Boy Fortresses Are Pounded

Heavy fighting still is in prog
ress In the Philippine Island of
Cebu, where outnumbered Amer
ican-Filipino forces are stub
bornly resisting Japanese inva-
sion, the War Department re-
ported this morning.
The Cebu action was the heaviest
noted in the Philippines as the en-
battled United States forces in all
parts Of the islands continued their
last-ditch stand against the Japa-
nese.
Flights of heavy bombers contin-
ued to hammer the defenders in four
raids on Corregidor Island, while
Japanese artillery battered the
American fortresses in Manila Bay.
The air raids caused some casual
ties among the troops OF Corregidor
but only slight damage to military
installations.
The morning communique, out
lining the military situation as Of 10
am, also reported fighting in prog
Evening star., 1942-04-14
153 Families Vocoting Navy
Yard Area to Use TruiIers

ton, Urban League, Federal Public
Housing Authority and the National
Capital Park and Planning Commis-
sion.
The best suggestion of the group,
Mr.. Ihlder said, was that trailers
should be provided Immediately
with washrooms and other facilities.
Then, demountable houses would be
built and the families transferred
later. He said the National Hous-
ing Agency had assured him that
the trailers could be obtained before
the May Is deadline.
The two blocks under condemna-
ton are adjacent to the Navy Yard
property
Tbs Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Co.. under the
terms of Chief Justice Eicher's order,
may have the right to use, occupy
and maintain its right-of-way
through the property until the line
Is rerouted or abandoned.
Representing the Government In
the court proceedings were Alex
ander H. Bell. jr., principal attorney
in the Lands Division Of the Depart
ment of Justice, and his associate,
Henry r. Mooney. The Chief Jus
tice's order directed that If any
property is vacated before May Is,
the United States may immediately
enter and take possession.
Evening star., 1942-04-14

An order signed today by Chief
Justice Edward c. Eicher in Dis
trict Court requires about 600 resi-
dents of Southeast Washington to
vacate their homes by May Is TO
permit expansion Of the Navy Yard
and the Navy gun factory.
The order further complicates the
Capitals already serious housing
situation, and Chief Justice Eicher
called in the Alley Dwelling Au-
thority for a solution to the prob
lem.
John Ihlder, executive off1cer Of
A. D. A., said fully-equipped trail
ers probably will be provided for
residents of the area until de-
mountable houses can be made
available.
There are 153 families, mostly COL
ored, in two blocks affected by the
Navy Yard expansion, Mr.. Ihlder
said. The residents protested at q
condemnation hearing yesterday be-
fore Chief Justice Eicher that they
had been unable to find any other
place to live. The formal hearing
was continued until next Monday.
Mr.. Ihlder revealed that the
problem of rehousing the families
to be dispossessed was discussed In
his ofice several days ago attended
by representatives Of the Navy
Yard, Washington Housing Associa-
Evening star., 1942-04-14
13 Jap Flying Boats
Smashed by Allies in
Andamdn Islands
10 Other Planes Reported
Bogged in Recent Roids
In Burmo by A. V. 6.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW DELHI, India, April IA
American and British flyers have
struck strong blows in the de-
fense of India, threatened by a
Japanese fleet of three battle
ships, five aircraft carriers and
other warships in the Bay of
Bengal, smashing 13 big flying
boats in the Andaman Islands
and attacking an airdrome in
Burma, it was announced today.
Thirteen flying boats used by the
Japanese for long-range scouting,
patrol and bombing were sunk, set
af1re or damaged when the r. A. r.
struck 800 miles across the Bay of
Bengal and found them anchored
in the harbor at Port Blair in the
Andamans, potential springboard
for an Indian invasion, the British
said.
Another communique said the
japanese lost seven aircraft when
the American Volunteer Group
fiercely attacked Japanese raiding
an A. v. G. airdrome in the north
ern Shan States of Burma at low
level Friday. Three more Japanese
planes we're said to have been de-
stroyed by the A. v. G.. Sunday at
Toungoo.
At the same time the British an
nounced for the first time in days
extensive activity of their own avia-
ton in Burma. They said heavy
attack was made by their Blenheim
bombers on Japanese forces in a
village north OF Prone Sunday, and
that their bombers we're working in
close support of British land forces.
The British troops in Burma under
Gen. Harold Alexander, who with
Chinese forces under United States
1t. Gen. Joseph w. Stilwel, are
fighting the battle for the land ap-
proaches to the Indian frontier, were
still retreating, however.
Japanese soldiers moving up
the Irrawaddy River have occupied
the village of Migyaungye-20 miles
south Of Magwe and 80 miles north
of Prome-in heavy fighting, the
British announced.
Hard Fighting Continues.
The British communique said hard
fighting continued yesterday over
the entire Burmese front.
"The enemy succeeded in occupy
ing the village Of Migyaungye and is
increasing pressure southwest Of
Taungdwingyi," the communique
said.
Migyaungye is on the east bank Of
the Irrawaddy.
Taungdwingyi is 80 miles north
(See BURMA, Page A-31
Evening star., 1942-04-14

ress in the Digos area of the island
of Mindanao.
The Americana Filipino forces are
engaged in sharp skirmishes with the
Japanese in that area.
Word of the heavy fighting In
Cebu was received at the War De-
partment this morning after COM
munication with that island, tempo
rarily broken yesterday, were re-
established. A force of approx
mately $4,000 Japanese was reported
to have landed on Cebu last week.
The continuing attacks by the
Japanese on the Manila Bay forts
have not silenced the heavy guns of
Corregidor and Fort Frank. The
communique reported that the crack
American artillerymen on those
fortresses returned the fire from the
Japanese on both sides Of Manila
Bay. Yesterday, Corregidor's guns
blasted two Jap tank and truck
columns on Bataan and sank a me-
(See PHILIPPINES, Page AID
Evening star., 1942-04-14
| New Currency
| Made of NyIon
| Replaces Silk
By the Associated Press.
Got any nylon money?


Got any nylon money?
Treasury officials disclosed today
that currency printed on paper con-
tanning nylon instead of silk was
put in test circulation q few days
ago but no one seems to have
spotted it.
The first batch of the 100 per cent
homemade brand Of American
money was distributed through the
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank
as a test to determine whether it
wore as well as the old kind.
General circulation of the new
brand. however, must wait until the
stock Of silk-threaded paper Is used
up.
Secret Service agents doubt
whether anything but a chemical
analysis would show the difference
between the new and the old.
Evening star., 1942-04-14
Foreign

Foreign
Thirteen Jap flying boats smashed
in Allied attack. Page Al
Russians reported opening big drive
on central front. Page Al
10000 prisoners captured on Bataan,
Japanese claim. Page Al
Iran breaks Of diplomatic relations
with Japan. Page Az
Marshall confers with Mountbatten,
Commands chief. Page Al
British report direct hits on Axis
column In Libya. Page Al
Allied War Council charged with
talking, not acting. Page Ala
Notiono1
Roosevelt gives Economic War Board
import buying job. Page Al
House to hear Knox views on labor
legislation today. Page Al
Administration frowns on drastic
new tax increases. Page At
Illinois holds FIRST primary since
wars start. Page Az
q. s. Chamber proposes. retail sales
tax nearly 10 per cent. Page Al
Evening star., 1942-04-14
New Cub Scout, II, Saves
Sister, 2, From Flames
3y the AsSociate6 Presa

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, April 14.-When
Tommy Jack Rickords took the oath
as a Cub Scout, he pledged him
self to be brave.
1t was no empty pledge to Tommy
Jack, II.
His parents were away when he
smelled smoke. He saw flames pour
ing from closet. He couldn't
quench them, so he dashed upstairs
with his brother Roy Richard, z,
to rescue their 2-year-old sister
Marilyn Jeneane.
He picked up the sleeping child
and started down, but the stairs
were in flames. Coolly he carried
her through window to a porch
roof. Roy shinnied down to a
fence and Tommy handed the baby
to his brother. Then Tommy
climbed down.
The inside of the house was badly
damaged. But the children were
safe.
Evening star., 1942-04-14
Economic War
Board 10 Do All
Import Buying
Roosevelt Shifts Tusk
From Jones' R. F. G.
To Wallace Unit
BY JOHN C. HENRY.

PRESIDENT Roosevelt today
placed in the Board of Economic
Warfare the concentrated re-
sponsibility for purchasing and
importing all materials consid-
cred essential to the war pro-
duction program.
The action, taken by executive
order. transfers from the Recon-
struction Finance Corp. and Federal
Loan Administrator Jones and
agencies under his supervision the
basic authority for accommodating
stock piles and vests this power in
the board headed by Vice President
Wallace and Executive Director
Milo Perkins.
Bitter controversy over RESPONSE
bility for critical shortages in such
stock piles has been raging in re-
cent weeks, with Mr.. Jones under
fire for his policies with respect to
purchasing natural rubber and
financing Of synthetic rubber man
ufacture.
The new setup, it was indicated
by the order, will give the economic
board direct and positive power to
locate and to purchase essential
materials abroad, rather than mere
ly to recommend to other agencies
that such purchases be made.
The economic board will receive
directives as to quantities, specifica-
tions and required delivery schedules
for vital materials from Chairman
Nelson of the War Production Board.
The economic agency is then en-
powered to send agents to foreign
sources Of supply, and to finance
the purchases either through exist
ing subsidiaries Of the Reconstruc-
tion Finance Corp. or through such
newly established corporations as
may be necessary.
The order makes clear that mate
rails vital to civilian economy, as
well as those marked for direct war
usage. may be acquired through the
board.
This order in effect will give us
a checkbook and permit us to go out
to world sources OF supply and buy
on the spot things that are neces-
sary." board official said. Agents
of Axis countries have been doing
this for years past and beating us to
the punch in many cases"
To Advise on Lease-Lend Payments.
An added section of the sweeping
order provides that the Board Of
Economic Warfare shall advise the
State Department on terms and con-
ditions to be included in master
agreements with nations receiving
lease-lend aid. The special RESPONSE
bility of the board will be to ar
range for receipt by the United
States Of reciprocal aid and bene-
fits other than arms or munitions.
The economic board likewise is
designated to represent the United
States In dealing with other United
Nations economic warfare agencies
in integrating the economic efforts
of the anti-Axis bloc.
Heretofore most of the Govern
ment importation Of essential war
materials has been accomplished
through the Rubber Reserve Co.,
the Metals Reserve Co. and the De-
tense Supplies Corp, all of which
are subsidiaries of the r. F. c.
Seven cabinet officers, including
Mr.. Jones, who is also Secretary of
Commerce, are members of the
Board of Economic Warfare. The
other department heads are those
of State, Treasury, War, Justice,
Navy and Agriculture. Nelson Rookie
feller, Co-ordinator for Inter-Ameri-
can Affairs, also is member of the
board.
Evening star., 1942-04-14

UVGT 70 tII6 CUTU.
The sound of the sirens will also
be the signal for the city to be
darkened-every home and business,
street and trafilc lights.
The raid test will last for an in
definite period, defense officials said,
but will not exceed half an hour.
The total blackout may be in effect
for only Is or 20 minutes during the
9 to 1880 alert" period.
Reminding that all trafic and
street lights will be turned of, De-
fense Co-ordinator Young asked for
patience and intelligent co-opera-
Evening star., 1942-04-14
Coffee Rotioning
Is Possibility
Official Says
~ the Associated Press.

6y t1c 6ocoCA1kco ETcsSs
Rationing Of coffee was described
by Price Administration spokesman
today as possibility, in view Of the
shipping situation"
Nothing has been decided yet"
the oficial declared, adding that
comparatively little thought has
been given the subject in view Of
other more important matters"
It was reported that the National
Coffee Association advised its mem
bers yesterday that Government
orders were pending which would
restrict roasted coffee sales to 90
per cent Of those made last year.
A War Production Board ofiicial,
commenting on the report, said the
association had acted independently
"and not on the basis Of any authors
tative statement given out here"
Evening star., 1942-04-14
Russians Reported
Opening Big Drive
On Central Front
Siberian Unit and Entire
Tank Division Declared
Joining in Bottle
Bv the Associated Press.


LONDON, April 14.-Exchange
Telegraph said today the Ger
man radio had announced that
six Soviet divisions, including a
Siberian division and an entire
division of tanks, had launched
an attack of extreme violence on
the Central Russian front and
that the battle still was in prog
reSS.
The German broadcast was said
to have acknowledged that the Rus
slams dislocated Nazi lines at some
points, but to have claimed that the
attack was stemmed and the at
tackers partly annihilated.
1t said other Russian attacks also
were made against Rumanian and
Italian positions In the Donets
Basin to the south.
Fighting in the region between
Kursk and Kharkov has become
much more intense in the last "A
hours, with Soviet pressure particu-
larly strong northeast of Belgorod,
Reuters said in quoting the of1cial
Vichy news agency.
Russian motorized forces were re-
ported attempting to cross the
Donets near its source.
Violent fighting also is going on
southeast Of Belgorod," the agency
said. THE Russians have succeeded
in inf1ltrating several advanced de-
tachments to within a short dis
tance Of an important arterial high
way linking Central Russia with the
Ukraine via Kursk, Kharkov and
Dnieperopetrovsk."
Fighting also f1ared up again near
Stalino, it was said.
Evening star., 1942-04-14
British War Minister
Elected to Commons
By the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
LONDON, April 14.-War Secre-
tary Sir James Grigg, who rose to
cabinet rank from the civil service,
was elected member of the House
of Commons from the Welsh port
of Cardiff today.
His election-by better than a
3-to-1 margin-enabled him to ap-
pear on Parliament's floor to answer
questions concerning his depart
ment. He was sponsored by the gov
ernment for that purpose.
Sih James polled 10000 votes to
3,311 for A. Fenner Brockway, Inde-
pendent Labor party candidate. His
constituency is East Cardiff.