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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Center Grange

Program for Friday evening, Apr.
"a. Theme "ArbOr Day" Song,
America; tableau; reading, What
do we plant, Mrs. Ola Crosser:
roll call, name tree, tell some
thing of it's life and value; contest;
song, Ina Phillis; talk, Life of VIM.
Saunders, E. w. Humphrey; read
ing, Gardening; song, comic; dis
cussion, Can the army preserve the
American way of life, H. e. Pen
mock; song; fun, Marie Pennock.
Refreshments, pot luck. School
children are welcome.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank friends, neigh
bors and relatives for their kind
ness during the illness and dealth
of our mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Eliza Jane Scott. Especially
do we thank Rev. d. G. Holman,
the singers for their lovely songs,
the Miller funeral home for their
kindness, and all those who sent
flowers.-Mrs. Ella Jane Hall and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Corinthian Lodge Notice

Stated communication OF Cor
inthian lodge, No. Ill, #. & A. NJ,
Tuesday, April 28, at 1880 O'Clock.
The NJ. M. degree will be conferred.
All Masons are invited. Refresh
ments served.-T. J. Masterson. w.
M; C. A. Gaylord, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Grover E. George, of GAINESVILLE,
we'll known linotype operator and
magician, is in South America.
where he has been since Jan. 1.
1910, entertaining as magician.
He has given performances in many
of the large cities of South Amer
lea. He plans to return to this
country as soon as the war is over.
He is son of Attorney A. A.
George, of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
"INSIDE STORIES" OF AXIS
GANGSTERS' WAR LOOTING

Melodramatic, tragic, sometimes
cynically comic! Read Princess Ka-
rapow's articles-"Loot!'' start
ing in The American Weekly with
this Sundays april 26) issue OF
The Detroit Sunday Times. Be
sure to buy The Detroit Sunday
Times this week and every week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

In loving memory of our dear
one, Winifred Williams Hilaman.
who passed away on Easter Sunday,
seven years ago today, April FL,
1895. God saw the road was get
ing rough, the hills were hard to
climb, ''Peace be thine" Treasured
thoughts Of one so dear often brings
q silent tear: thoughts return to
scenes now past, time rolls on, but
memory last.-Her Loved Ones.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

The Athens Presbytery met at
Union Furnace Monday, April 20,
and those attending from McCon-
nelsville were Rev. Chas. J. CAL
lier, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Patterson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Gaylord, and
Mrs. Kate Finley, and Mrs. Della
Dunkle from the Bristol church as
delegate.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Cheneyville Homecoming May 3

The annual Homecoming of the
Cheneyville school will be held at
the school house on Sunday, May 3,
1912 All former teachers. pupils
and friends are urged to be present.
Letters from those who are unable
to attend will be appreciated. A
basket dinner will be served at
noon. with a program in the after
noon-H. C. Shilling, President;
Eva Brandeberry, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Better buy your binder twino
now while We have a good stock
Standard Supply Co. j29tf

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Vaughn
and son Jimmy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Ellis and two children OF
Newton Falls, visited the week end
with relatives in this vicinity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

WPB stopped all production of
medium and heavy trucks for civil
ian use after existing quotas are
completed. Rubber shortage, the
main reason. Medium truck assem-
bly, lines stop April 80 and the
heavies May 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
SOME, FAST TRAVELLING

The fastest of all vehicles con-
structed by man is the airplane,
which in straight flight now holds
a record of 469.22 miles an hour,
or mile in about TT seconds. Next
comes the motor car, which has
been driven at the rate of 369 miles
an hour on Utah's salt fats, or a
mile in about 10 seconds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Gerald Anderson and son
Jerry of Malta visited the week end
with the formers brothers, Eugene
Newsom, and wife, Of Massillon,
and Ivan Newsom at Brewster, and
with her cousin, Mrs. Edward Sidle,
of Canton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

William Cohagen, wife and
daughter, and their son Howard
Cohagen, and wife of GAINESVILLE,
visited here Sunday with the for
mer's sisters, Mrs. George Huck
and Mrs. George B. kenney, and
their families.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. D. S. Thomas and Mrs. H.
C. Betz of this place and Mrs. Pearl
Ralston and Miss Lena Alters OF
Caldwell have been spending few
days in Cincinnati, and visited with
Mrs. Ralston's daughter, Miss Bar
bara Ralston, student nurse.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

A complete line Of highly efec-
tive home products priced to please
no rubbing floor wax, waterless
window cleaner-"Clean," the wall
paper cleaner-bulk wall and paint
cleaner, 10c per pound-household
brushes, at Morris Hardware for
less
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
NOTICE

Water rent Is due May 1st. II
not paid before May 18th, penal
ty Of 1879 will be added. Pay
promptly. A minimum charge of
$3.50 semi-annually will be made
beginning May 1st, 1912. Office
will open daily at 8 o'clock a. m.'
and will close at p. m.-Emma
CoHman. Collector. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Miss Martha Sherman and her
friend, Miss Emily Dick, Of Cleve-
land, visited over the week end with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sherman, of Bell avenue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Davis who re-
side on the C. V. Weeden place
route 81, are moving soon in with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. H. Davis, route 81. Roy Davis
expects to be called for army SER
vice soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Medley and
Miss Edythe Reed entertained the
following guests over the week end:
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Scott, daughter
Esther, and Paul Ellison, Middle
town; Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Finney,
daughter Margaret, son Reed, Rose
Vile, Miss Ruth Scott, Columbus;
Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, McCon-
nelsville. The birthday anniver,
sary of f. e. Scott, Ruth Finney
and Mrs. Bessie Cunningham was
celebrated, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Easter B. Smith, Malta
route, celebrated her 18th birthday
Saturday, April is. Mrs. Smith re-
ceived several nice gifts. and her
son Dale F. Smith entertained her
at dinner at the Kennebec hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Mallernee
and four daughters of Sunbury. WIS.,
tied here Sunday with Mrs. Mailer
nee's parents, Rev. and Mrs. L. S.
Wees.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Davis and
son William Harold, who have been
residing at Warren, where Mr..
Davis was employed with the Peer
less Electric company, came Satur-
day to visit the formers father.
Edgar Davis, and other relatives.
Mr.. Davis expects to be called for
army duty soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Paul Gaylord, student at O. S. u,
was week end visitor with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Gay
lord. Mr.. Gaylord made the honor
roll the past semester. He is tax
ing dentistry Another McConnels-
Vile student on the honor roll is
Donald Primmer Of the college OF
pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Miss Bernice Thorla of McCon-
nelsville route two spent the week
end in Columbus visiting with her
sister Ruth, who is attending school
there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Mckinney, Of
Columbus, were week end guests Of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mckinney, of Rokeby
Lock, and spent Saturday evening
with Mrs. McElhiney's sister, Mrs.
Ann Price, and family. of this
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Kuhn of
Hazard, KY, visited here last week
with his brother, Montimer Kuhn.
and other relatives. Mr.. Kuhn who
left this place more than 80 years
ago, is superintendent Of coal
mine at Hazard, KY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Domestic users of water, take
notice: The charge is $3.50, due
May 1st. Pay promptly before the
18th, when a 1096 penalty will be
added to the bill. Office hours, 8
a m. to n. m. daily. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Miss Donna Abel, who holds an
office position with the state de-
partment of health, visited in NAL
ia with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Abel, the week end.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Christie, OF
Cincinnati, spent the week end here
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James J. Christie, and Mrs. Vivian
Kennard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Miss Dorothy Miller, who holds
stenographic position with the state
highway department, Columbus,
visited here the week end with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mil
ler. and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Deedrick,
jr., of Columbus, spent the week
end here with their parents, Mayor
and Mrs. Walter Deedrick, and Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Finley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Gene Mccoy, who Is employed at
Curtiss-Wright plant, Columbus,
spent the week end with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mccoy, of
Kennebec hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Miss Marian Tavenner. who was
recently named to succeed Karl
Van Horn, as investigator in the
local office of the Division of Aid
for the Aged, began her new duties
Monday. She has been teaching at
Norwich.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Judge Carls M. Riecker and Pros
ecuting Attorney Emmett Abel were
in Columbus the latter part Of last
week, where they attended three
day meeting of the state bar asso-
citation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. C. T. White of this place un-
derwent a nasal operation at
Christ's hospital, Cincinnati, Mon
day. Her daughter Miss Jane White
is a student nurse at that hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Harry Rogers and son Rich
ard of Belle Center, have been Wis
iting here with the formers son,
Robert Norris, and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

J. Mack Gamble, who for the past
"a years, has been upper Ohio river
writer for the Waterways Journal,
published at ST. Louis, Mo-, was
registered here at the kennebec
hotel, Saturday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Not only good advice but an op-
portunity to be able to buy an
"Ohio Special lawn mower right
now at Morris Hardware, tomorrow
may be too late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
NOTICE

The Guild of Trinity Methodist
church will hold a rummage sale
at the McConnelsville fire house,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
April 80, May 1 and 2. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

The estate of Mrs. Hannah Ty-
singer, of Thornville, formerly of
Deavertown, widow of John Ty-
singer, who died recently, has been
appraised at $4,000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Vernon Cronin. of Cleveland,
spent the week end here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Cron-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. H. C. Hern, Of Coopermill
Manor, GAINESVILLE, former resident
OF this county, who underwent an
operation April 6, at Good Samari-
tan hospital, is recovering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

w. A. Bitcher, late of Blue Rock,
left an estate of $2,93S.13, accord
ing to inventory filed in probate
court, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Donald Best, who is employed in
in Cleveland, visited the week end
in Malta with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Best.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Smith and
Mrs. l.. L. Mendel visited Sunday
with relatives in Lancaster and
Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Eugene Anderson of McConnels-
vile route has employment with
the Wilson sisters, doing farm
work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Earl Sherwood entertained
the clerks of the White and 10
cent store, Of Malta, Mr.. and Mrs
Harold White, and Miss Mabel Wal
lace, at her home on Main street
last Thursday evening. Mr.. Sher,
wood is employed at Patterson
Field, Dayton, and Mrs. Sherwood
has resigned her position at H
White & Company, and she and
their children Anabel and Keith
will move to Dayton as soon as
school closes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

A daughter named Martha Marie,
weighing eight pounds. was born
last Thursday night to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Raile. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Raile, of GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. s. Havener, of Malta, are
grandparents. Mr.. Raile, the faith
er, Is proprietor of the McConnels-
Vile Posy Shop, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Buy your paper and jute wool
tvine now and avoid disappoint-
ment STANDARD Supply Co.
f12tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Masonic Notice

Stated meeting of Valley lodge,
No. 145, F. & A. NJ, Wednesday,
April 20, at 1880 p. mr.. 0.
Demster, w. M; w. o. Porter,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Pay your water rent before May
18th and avoid a 1919 penalty. A
charge of $3.50 is made for do
mestic use. 25aZ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Pennell Wis
tied recently with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Danielson,
of Spindle Top, w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
The Morgan County Democrat Mcconnesve

If it's a 5 and 1Oc item, you will
often save time and disappointment
shopping at NORRIS Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
LOCAL N E w S

G. G. Vickroy. who spent the win
ter at Winter Haven, Fla, returned
this week to his home at Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Bulk garden seed, garden plows,
rakes, hoes, plant food, lawn seed,
Bug-Death for the bean beetles,
see Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Don Warner. OF
Dayton, visited here the week end
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Campbell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

'Pyrofax Cas- proved through
20 years Of superior service. Ask
Morris Hardware about it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Campbell
day at the Fred Downing home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Water rent is due May 1st. Pay
before the 18th and avoid a 1920
penalty. Office opens at 9 O'Clock
a m 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Buy your paper and 1ute wool
twine now and avoid disappoint-
nent later.-Standard Supply Co.
f12tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
NOTICE

No chasing with dogs permitted
on lands owned, or controlled by
me.-Carl Stewart.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mendeps have a nice selection Of
wool rugs. Come in.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

The public accepted line of Dean
& Barry high standard paints, at
Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Better buy your binder twine
now while we have a good stock
Standard Supply Co. j29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

The Beverly high school COM
mencement will be Friday, May 15.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Just received new shipment of
felt base rugs, at Mendel's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Come to Mendel's for a new iv-
ing room suite.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

New mattresses and springs are
just in, at Mendeps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Better buy your binder twine
now while we have . good stock
Standard supply Co. j29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Hammond, wife of Rev. E.
H. Hammond, Of Salamanca, N. Y,
and her son Chase Hammond, wife
and son Tommy of Albion, Mich,
came last week for a visit with the
formers daughter, Mrs. M. M.
Sears, and family, and other rela-
tives. Mrs. Hammond had been
visiting her son and family at AL
bion. Mich, and all came here to-
gether. Mr.. Hammond and family
left Sunday for their home, and
Mrs. e. H. Hammond remained un-
til Tuesday evening. Chase Ham
mond is recreational director of AL
biOn, Mich.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. C. Stewart, OF
Chicago, spent the week end here
the guests of the latter's uncle.
Hugh Donahue, and family. Mrs.
Stewart was the former Miss 1val
Donahue. Her husband is sales
man for a citrus Juice drink con-
cern and his territory comprises q
number of states. The forepart OF
December they were In an auto ac-
cident, in which both suffered In
juries, and this was the first trip
Mrs. Stewart has made with her
husband since the accident. She
rerorts that her mother. Mrs. Net
tie Donahue, Is In very poor health
IT the home of her daughter In
Waterloo. Iowa. Mrs. Donahue and
'aurhters left this place many years
ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

Among those from this COM
munity who went to Columbus Sun
day to visit with the soldiers from
this county who left for Fort Hayes,
week ago, were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Parmiter, Mrs. Robert Par
inter, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Smith,
Leonard Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r..
Stallsmith, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cliff
ton, Mrs. Delford Grubb, Mrs. John
Donehoo and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Fouts and daughter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

George Williams New, 18year old
hitch-hiker of near New York City,
is being held in common pleas
court, Marietta, on charge of
breaking into the store of Carl Sc
coy at Bartlett and stealing mer-
chandise of the value of Sc. When
asked what had prompted him to
commit the act, he is quoted as
saying that he hadn't had anything
to eat for two or three days prev
ious to the night of the robbery.
He claimed he had been on the road
for about month and was on his
way toward st. Louis, Mo-, looking
"for job ON farm or something.
Vinton McLain, 75, died at $3.50
o'clock Friday afternoon at the
home of sister. Mrs. Walter
Spangler Of near Cumberland. He
was a son of the late Daniel r. and
Elizabeth Ann McLain. and was
born in this county, but had spent
most of his life on farm near
Cumberland. He is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Spangler at whose
home he died and Mrs. Minnie Tom
Of Mansfield; two brothers, James
McLain of West Point. Ia. and
John r. McLain. near GAINESVILLE.
and several nieces and rephews. In
ternent was in Mt Zior cemetery.
at Spratt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

The Radio Sky Pilots, who ap-
peared last Thursday night at the
local. Presbyterian church, were
greeted by a large audience. sAll
were highly pleased with the musi-
cal numbers, also the splendid gos-
pei sermon of DR.. Oliver E. Will.
liams. The Sky Pilots had been in
Florida and were on their way to
Michigan, stopping here enroute.
and were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. II
l.. McClenathan, who are personal
friends. Mrs. J. Edwin Miller OF
Malta assisted in the music as pian-
list. A delegation from Philo was
present at the meeting.
Evening star., 1942-12-26

Washington quarters, where it
is not yet known whether the
22-year-old French university
instructor, G. Morand acted for
Nazi interests. others opposed to
the former Vichy Vice Premier
or struck out on his own initia-
tive moved by emotions so char
acteristic of the French people.
Authorities in Algiers have
been unable so far to determine
the motive of the assassin, but
the impression is that he acted
as a tool for some powerful in
terests.
OF course, there is a strong
possibility that Morand was in
the pay Of the Axis. The zero
hour for an Allied attack in
Tunisia is approaching, and the
Axis forces have not yet COM
pleted their concentration. 1t is
thus possible that the Nazis may
have used the Frenchman to kill
Darlan in order to create a per-
picking confusion in North
Africa, with rebellious outbursts
here and there. These disorders
would. Of course, handicap Allied
military operations.
Monkey Wrench" Feared.
The Darlan murder may cause
a political upheaval. Some OF
the provincial governors would
not have joined the Allies had
not Admiral Darlan shown them
definite proof that Marshal Pc
tain welcomed our occupation of
Africa and had instructed him
to cooperate with the Americans
to the fullest. They recognized
the admiral's authority immedi-
ately, but 1t is questionable
whether they would have recog-
nized the authority Of anybody
else.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
owl Says Co|ored Servicemen
Exceed Ratio in Population

In a statement designed to coun-
teract rumors that colored men we're
not being inducted in comparable
percentages, the Office of War In
formation said today that colored
selectees and volunteers now con-
stitute 10.1 per cent of all persons
in the Army. The Owl pointed
out this was a higher rate than
the colored races 98 percentage to
the total population.
The statement further declared
that colored soldiers are now on
active duty in most of the overseas
theaters where other American
troops are stationed.
District Ratio Average.
In the District, about q third of
the monthly call for men is filled
with colored selectees. This is ap-
proximately in proportion to the
ratio of white to colored registrants
in the Districts draft boards.
Basing its statement on selective
service figures of October 81, last,
the Owl said in 9 out of ID South
ern and border States the percent
age of colored men drafted exceeded
the percentage of colored registrants
During the l940-1 period colored
men constituted Is per cent of the
total number of volunteers entering
the Army through the Selective
Service System, the owl added.
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, di-