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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
BANKS OF COUNTY CHOOSE
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The various banking institutions
Of the county have chosen direc-
tors and officers this week for the
ensuing year, as follows:
Chesterhill National Bank
Directors: Carl Patterson, C. p.
Yocom, John S. Peterson, C.. Z
Schofield and j. v. Bowman. OFF,
GERS: c. P. Yocom, president: Carl
Patterson, executive vice president:
j. v. Bowman, vice president; C. l..
Schofield, cashier, and John S. Pat
terson, assistant cashier.
McCOnnelsville First National Bank
Directors: j. e. Patterson, e. u.
Shafer, S. A. Finley. Raymond Dur
bin, ]. X. Howard, F. B. Kraps.
Harry w. Bozman and R. H. Allen.
The number Of board members was
increased from seven to eight. Mr..
Allen is the new member. Officers.
J. E. Patterson. president; Ray
mond Durbin, vice president; S. A.
Finley, cashier; Robert Allen, as
sistant cashier; Billy White. clerk.
Citizens National Bank
Directors: T. J. Bailey. Mrs. Liz
zie Alderman, B. F. Reed, Hugh
Donahue, James J. Christie and H.
j. Donahue. The latter takes the
place on the board made vacant ty
the death of c. L. Stanbery. OFF,
GERS: James J. Christie, president:
T. J. Bailey. vice president; J. A.
Maier, cashier; Leland Cronin, as
sistant cashier; Mrs. Jesse Howard,
bookkeper; Mrs. Betty Grubb, typ
ist.
Stockport National Bank
Directors: R. w. Dewitt, w. E.
Wootton, Fred James, S. B. Zum-
bro, j. w. Van Fossen, F. A. Mattll-
ews, C.. C.. Fleming. Officers: r.
w. Dewitt, president; w. E. Woot-
ton,. vice president; G.. C. Stone
burn, cashier; r. w. Barnes, assist
ant cashier
Malta National Bank
Directors: r. X. Brown, Harry
Cook, Judge Carlos M. Riecker, =.
S. Harris, DIR. C. V. Davis, Fred d.
Coulson, and c. B. Smith Officers:
r. X. Brown, president; Harry
Cook, vice president; C. B. Smith.
cashier, c. A. Gaylord, assistant
cashier, and Walter Giles, book
keeper.
Malta Savings and Loan
The Malta Savings and Loan re-
elected the same directors and Off
GERS for the ensuing wear. as fol-
lows: Directors-H. l.. Cowan, F. q.
Coulson, B. S. Harris, F. A. He'll, G.
B. Smith, S. B. Sheridan, S. A. Tor
bert. Officers: c. B. Smith, presi-
dent; F. A. He'll, vice president; C.
A. Gaylord, sec'y-treas.; Mrs. Mar
ian McLane, clerk, and Emmett
Abel, attorney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MAYOR DEEDRICK APPOINTS
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

At the suggestion of Mr.. Court
ney Burton, executive director ~
the Ohio State Council of Defense,
Mayor Deedrick appointed the fol-
lowing council for defense to func-
ton in McConnelsville and vicinity.
The executive director for this
community is the mayor. The fol-
towing chairmen of committees
compose the council: Department of
education, JIM. Turner; department
of health, DR.. C. E. Northrup; de-
partment of safety, Sheriff Doak;
department of police, M. F. Stew
ard department of fire, Frank
Howard; consumers department,
Harry Allen; rural representative,
James M. Hum; public relations,
Emmett Abel; volunteer work, G..
l.. Tennell; Red Cross representa-
tive, Mary Hammond; housing,
George Kenney; committee on in
dustry, Rufus X. Brown; public
utilities department, Roy Gay, For
rest Totman, Arthur Mccormick
and George Archer; transportation
committee. F. B. Barrett; American
Legion, L. H. Cronin.
1t is understood that in case Of
an emergency of any kind this
group will help the community face
it and furnish whatever help is
available to the state organization.
The tire rationing board and the
health defense committee are also
a part of this organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
BACK FROM 18 DAY TRIP
TO TEXAS AND MEXICO

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adrean and
daughter Virginia returned last
week from an 1S-day trip to Texas
and Mexico. Mr.. Adrean is a sales
man for the Marietta Concrete COM
pany. He resides on the Silver
heels farm, near Stockport. Mr..
Adrean owns large garden and
truck farm in the Rio Grande val
ley, Texas. He is the son of A. r.
Adrean of this place, who furnished
us the following:
''We have just returned from a
5000 mile trip to the Rio Grande
valley, and to Monterey, Mexico.
Our trip took us through nine dif-
ferent states. The weather was
fine all the way. Fall crops were
being harvested and spring crops
planted in the valley The fruit
crops are large as we'll as all veg
etable crops. We visited some Of
the new army camps and air fields
being built in the south. We saw
the large army trucks mounted
with machine guns at Port Isabel;
also the Mexican soldiers in their
uniforms at the old fort in Mexico.
In all the Mexican markets were
hung signs reading Help us so we
can help you'-meaning the Amer
lean tourist coming to sightsee.
We returned by way of New Or
leans and Chattanooga, visiting
Lookout mountains"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
O. e. s. LUNCHEON
MEETING TODAY

The Past Matrons association of
Valley Chapter, 0. E. S., will have
luncheon and social meeting at
the Malta hotel, Thursday (today)
at one o'clock Mrs Nellie Fox is
president of the association and al
so chairman of today's hostess
group, which includes Mrs. Fannie
Richardson, Mrs. Beryl Coulson and
Mrs. Ella Manly
Mrs. Belle Wiley, oldest member
in point Of years of Valley Chap
ter, will be guest. Mrs Wiley cell
ebrated her Goth birthday last
Wednesday, and on account of the
state Of her health could not ct
tend chapter meeting the evening
before. Mrs. Wiley enjoys good
health for one of her years: lives
alone and does her own work. She
has one grandson, Ivan Kuntz, Of
GAINESVILLE, and four great grand
children. Mrs. Wiley still enjoys
Eastern Star meetings and often re-
cites poems that she committed 10
memory years ago. She received a
post card shower and other gifts
on her birthday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MRS. ANNIE Il. MILLER, MALTA,
DIES AT GOOD SAMARITAN
HOSPITAL

Mrs. Annie L. Miller, 67, lifelong
resident of Malta, widow of En-
NETT Miller, died at Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, about noon
Sunday. While she had been in
poor health for some time, her con-
dition had only been critical a few
days, and she was taken to the hos
pital Friday morning.
The deceased was a daughter Of
the late Stafford and Margaret Mel
lor Palmer. Her husband died q
few years ago. She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sweet,
wife Of James S. Sweet, of Delmar,
N. Y, and one granddaughter, Vir-
ginia Sweet; one sister, Mrs. Ella
Sullivan, wife of Harvey Sullivan of
Butte, Mont, and brother, Charles
Palmer. Rochester, Mich. She also
leaves an uncle, James E. Mellor,
Of Malta, and an aunt, Mrs. Julia
Kennard, of Barnesville, and sew
eral cousins. Mrs. Miller was a
member of the Malta Methodist
church.
Funeral rites were held at the
home in upper Malta Tuesday aft
ernoon with Rev. c. A. Moore Of
the Malta Methodist church, Off
ciating. Interment was in Malta
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MRS. LAURA BYERS DIES AT
BETHESDA HOSPITAL

Mrs. Laura l.. Byers, 81, mother
OF Mrs. Caller, who is the wife Of
Rev. C. ]. Caller of the local Pres
byterian church, passed away at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, at
1890 o'clock Saturday morning.
Death was the result of fractured
hip she sustained last Wednesday
morning when she tripped and fell
here at the home of her daughter.
She was the widow Of the late Will
liam Byers. Her home was at
Pittsburgh, but for some months
past had been here at the home Of
her son-in-law and daughter.
The deceased was a member of
the West End Presbyterian church,
Pittsburgh, and of the Rebekah
lodge. During her stay here she
made many friends who are sadden-
ed at her passing. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Caller and
Mrs. Sarah Rudd, of Pittsburgh,
Pa; one son, Frank Byers, also of
Pittsburgh, and three grandchil-
dren.
The body was brought here to
the Miller funeral home Saturday
and prepared for burial, and Satur-
day evening was taken by train to
Pittsburgh for funeral services and
interment. Mrs. Caller accompa-
MED the body to Pittsburgh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
NOTICE TO OUTSIDE
SUBSCRIBERS

On February 1, 1912. the SUBJ
scription price of the Morgan Coun-
ty Democrat, outside of Morgan,
and adjoining counties, will be 50
per year. Subscriptions will be ac-
cepted up to that time at the pres
ent yearly rate of $3.50. Most pa
pers have been charging for long
time, more for subscriptions outside
of the county, than locally. With
many papers, the subscription rate
outside of the state is double. We
send papers to practically every
state in the union, and in distant
states, the price we have been get
ting does not pay postage charges
Already news print, and in fact ev-
erything that goes into the publish
Ing OF a paper, has increased sharp
ly, and certain to go much higher.
Remember the new price does
not apply to subscriptions in this or
adjoining counties where the rate
will remain as at present, $3.50 per
year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
RED CROSS DRIVE

War relief for America-for our
own people for the defense of our
own land! Not England, not
France not Belgium or China, for
America. President Roosevelt s
call to the nation for $50,OOO,OO0
Red Cross War Fund has received
overwhelming support and accla-
nation. Never has the Red Cross
appeal met such instantaneous re-
sponse. The Morgan County Chap
ter of the Red Cross has been as
signed quota In this war fund
drive of $4,000.
1t is the hope of the local chap
ter that through our local county
chairman, each person in the coun-
ty will be contacted in regards to
this drive within the next few days.
With everybody's help the drive
will go over the top. The boys in
camp are giving so much, the rest
of us should try to give a little.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MRS. KENNEY HOME SOON

Mrs. George B. Kenney, of this
place, who suffered a bad fracture
Of her arm some weeks ago, and
after having her arm put in cast
at Columbus by specialist. went
to the home of her sister, Mrs.
Lucy Mccain of Springfield, where
she was for three weeks. She then
went to the home of her sister,
Mrs. Georgia Hall. of Columbus,
and later to the home of her broth
er, VIM. Cohagen, Of GAINESVILLE.
She is expected home this week.
Next month she returns to Colum-
bus to have the cast removed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

At the annual meeting Of the
Morgan County Farmers Elevator
company held Tuesday, the follow
ing directors were elected: G. q.
White, G. o. Thomas, Jacob Maier,
Ray Smith and o. d. Fuller. The
directors organized, choosing C. o.
White, president; c. 0. Thomas,
vice president, and J. A. Hamble-
ton, secretary-treasurer
Several matters Of interest came
before the stockholders. They are
considering changing the company
over to a Farm Bureau Station, and
have called special meeting for
Jan. 27, 1912. in the town hall,
Malta. (See notice elsewhere in
this issue). J. A. Hambleton has
set the value of the stock at $3.50
per share, and has offered to buy,
or sell his stock at that figure
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
KATHRYN HOOPER TO ENTER
STATE SEMI-FTNAL. CONTEST

Miss Kathryn Hooper, popular
junior of Pennsville high school,
was the winner of the district
Prince of Peace contest held in the
Westerville U. B. church, on Sunday
evening. Miss Hooper not only
won gold medal, but also the right
to participate in the state semi
finals contest to be held in Colum-
bus in the near future. Two con-
testants will be chosen from each
of three semi-final contests. The
winners of the semi-final will ap-
pear in the final state contest
which will be held some time this
month. The final contest will be
held in Memorial hall, columbus,
at the Ohio Pastors convention.
The winner of first place in the
finals is awarded a four year col
lege scholarship, plus 5000; second
place winner will receive two
year scholarship and 500; the
third prize is one year scholar
ship and $50. Miss Hooper is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Hooper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MARRIED CHRISTMAS DAY

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Oreta Turner,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. e.
Turner Of South GAINESVILLE, to Err
nest Huffman, SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Huffman, near here, which
took place Christmas day at the
home of the brides parents, with
Rev. George McElivain, pastor Of
the South GAINESVILLE Church of the
Nazarene, officiating.
The bride wore a soldier blue
dress. Attendants were Mrs. Carl
Lacy, sister of the groom, and Har-
ley Turner, brother of the bride.
About 20 guests were present at
the ceremony. Mrs. Huffman is a
graduate of South GAINESVILLE high
school. Mr.. Huffman attended Ad-
amsville high school. He is employ
with the GAINESVILLE Fruit company.
They are residing temporarily with
the brides parents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
ASSIGNED TO MAXWELL
FIELD, ALABAMA

Robert Durbin, jr., 21, son of
Postmaster and Mrs. Robert A.
Durbin, of Stockport, who was ac-
cepted several weeks ago as a flying
cadet, left Tuesday for Columbus,
and from there was sent to Maxwell
Field, Montgomery, Alabama. Aft
ter five months training he will re-
ceive a commission as second
lieutenant.
Durbin was in his senior year at
Ohio University, Athens, in the de-
partment of music, and took up fly
ing while there, along with a num-
ber of other students. He graded
the highest in the class, in the pri-
mary CPT course. Durbin's parents
took him to Columbus. Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
AUTOMOBILE TURNS OVER
THREE TIMES

Tuesday as C. e. Trimper and
Herman Jordan, both young men
from Morganville, were on their
way to Portersville, to visit the
formers mother, the steering ap-
paratus buckled, and the car upset
in the road rolling over three times.
Trimper was thrown through the
top of the machine. Both, seem
ingly almost by miracle, escaped
with but minor injuries. The top
and body of the machine were very
badly damaged, however, it man
aged to run on its own power and
the young men continued their
journey.
The accident occurred on route
81 on the straight stretch beyond
Deerfield Presbyterian church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
JURORS CHOSEN
Jurors have been chosen for the
January term, 1912, as follows:
s Petit JurOrss

Jurors have been chosen for the
January term, 1912, as follows:
W Petit Jurors
Floyd Davis, Mary Bingham,
Clara Miller. Clyde Moore, Babe
White, Fred Barnes, Chris Clemens
and Clara Tolbert, McConnelsville
Harold Scott, Bristol: w. o. Barnes
and Amelia Leland, Meigsville;
Grover Townsend, Center; Paul
Glass and Charles Finley, Malta;
Dana Wallace, Marion; Earl MeT-
Ger, York; VIM. s. Boles, Windsor;
Vincent Wetherell, and Pearl Dan
iels, Penn; Chas. P. Bowman, Ches-
terhill.
Grand Jurors
Rosella Alexander, Union; Ellis
Parsons and C. A. Eppley, Malta:
Dean Benjamin and Dennis Daugh-
erty, Penn; Gene Derwacter,
Bloom; Sarah White, Morgan; NJ.
D. Martin, Malta; Everett Miller
and Houston Croy, McConnelsville;
VIM. Binion, Bristol; D. L. Olney
and B. G. Hoon, Marion; J. w. Dye,
Center; Harold Price, Homer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
FRANK MOYER SUFFERS
STROKE, FALLS IN FIRE

Frank Meyer, who resides alone
near the Park Gorrell place, Bristol
township, suffered stroke Tues
day forenoon between 10 and II
o'clock, and fell into a fire. He
sustained bad burns. However, he
managed to crawl on the floor to
his. bed, but was unable to get in
bed. He succeeded in pulling the
bed clothing over him. Later he
was found, and medical assistance
summoned. His left side is paralyz-
ed and his condition is regarded as
critical.
~ Wednesday he was taken in the
Miller ambulance to the home of
his brother, Marion Meyer, and sis
ter, of New Matamoras.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MRS. HENRY BOETCHER DIES

Mrs. Sophia Boetcher, ST, of
Gaysport, widow Of Henry Boetcher,
died last evening at 7:45 o'clock at
her home, following long illness.
She is survived by four sons, Har-
vey, Willard and Clarence, of Gays
port, and Albert of Rural Dale. Her
husband, two sons and a daughter
are deceased.
Funeral services will be held at
2 O'Clock Friday afternoon at the
Henderson funeral home, Duncan
Falls, with interment in Duncan
Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
LOCAL TIRE INSPECTORS
NAMED

Tire inspectors have been ap-
pointed by the McConnelsviile
rationing board, as follows: L. Z.
Abel, Gus Abel, Neal Best, w. w.
Bragg, Geo. Clemens, Kenneth
Coole, ]. E. Cowan, w. L. Daugh-
erty, Mortley Sherwood, Walter
Lawrence, Jesse Love, David Lowe,
Edsel Miller, Forest Reed, w. r.
Stallsmith and Herbert Walker.
Application for new tire may
be filed with an inspector, and he
will pass it on to the rationing
board, to be acted upon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
GUY SPENCER SELLS FARM

Guy Spencer has sold his 40 acre
farm in Malta township to his
brother-in-law, William Koch. Of
GAINESVILLE, who bought it as an in
vestment. The place was formerly
owned by Mr.. Spencer's father, the
late J. w. Spencer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
LEAVE FOR AIRPLANE
TRAINING SCHOOL

Richard Huck of this place, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Huck, who
has been employed at the Muskin-
gum Valley Grocery company, and
Leroy Grandstaff, of Malta, both
graduates of NJ. & M. high school,
class of Al, left Saturday for
Nashville, Tenn, where they are en-
rolled in the Anderson Airplane
Training School, for a two months
training course.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
ORvMLE RAY HAS OPERATION

Orville Ray, of Bristol township,
underwent an operation Tuesday at
Memorial hospital, Marietta. AL
though the operation was somewhat
more serious than anticipated. the
latest word Is that he is doing fully
as we'll az could be expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MRS. BROWN AND DAUGHTER
GOING TO FLORIDA

Mrs. Lizzie Brown and daughter
Mrs. Catherine Carroll, plan to
leave the latter part of this week
for st. Petersburg, Fla, where they
will remain for two or three weeks.
They will make the trip by train.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
MOTHER OF MRS. e. A. DOVER
DIES AT CHARLESTON, w. VA.

Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon for Mrs. Ida Whitney
of Charleston, w. Va, according to
a message received By Mrs.4I. w.
Dover from her son r. A. Dover Of
Charleston. Mrs. whitney, mother
Of Mrs. e. A. Dover had been In i'll
health for tho past year and passed
away at her home Sunday evening.
Interment was made at Charleston.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
LEASES DEEDRICK'S
SERVICE STATION

Mayor Walter Deedrick has leas-
ed his service station in the east
end of town, on route TT, to Mort
ley Sherwood, who took possession
Monday. Mr.. Sherwood has had 13
experience in the service sta
tiOn business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
JAMES WHITEHOUSE
TRANSFERRED

James Whitehouse, son of Mr..
and Mrs. r. d. Whitehouse, Of this
place, who is In the U. S. army air
corps. and has been stationed in
South Carolina, telegraphed his
parents Tuesday evening that he
was on his way to New York.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
FRANK PATTERSON
HAS STROKE

Frank Patterson, 81, of this place
suffered a slight stroke Saturday
evening while playing checkers. His
condition remains about the same.
His son, Bernard Patterson, of Ma
rietta, visited him Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
GEORGE B. DOUGAN BETTER

Ex-County Commissioner George
b. Dougan Of Pennsville who has
been In i'll health. is improving and
now walks out for short distance
each day. Mr.. Dougan is hoping to
bS able to make = trip to McCon-
n1eisyilie IA suother week or 80.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
DEATHS TOLL
January 8 to 16, 1912

January 8 to 16, 1912
Mrs. Iva Clay, Glouster.
Carl McClain, Glouster.
Ernest Sherbourne, Crooked Tree.
James Marquis. Noble County.
Mrs. Laura Byers, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Annie M. Miller, Malta.
Marshall Mozina, Clarington.
Mrs. Ida. Whitney, West Virginia.
Mrs. Henry Boetcher, Gaysport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
Is BELOW WAS COLDEST
FOR THE PAST WEEK

Jan. 9Th the government station
tion here registered Is below zero.
the coldest for the season. The
next morning it was three below.
No rain or snow fell the past week
Some places in the county register
ed as low as % below, on the morn
ing of Jan. 8.
Daily temperatures as furnished
by Clifford Hupp, Official weather
ohSnrvar are aS follows.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
ON LIBRARY BOARD

Miss Kate Stanton has been ap-
pointed as a member of the Kate
Love Simpson library board, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Miss Jessie Wells,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
RUSSELL HARRISON
DOING WE'LL

Russell Harrison, prominent
farmer and stock dealer, near Ring
gold, who fell through hay
chute, dislocating both arms at the
shoulder, and sustaining sprains
and bruises, is doing we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
TO ASSIST WITH SALES
TAX REPORTS

Fred Radcliff, examiner for the
state department of taxation will
be at the probate judges Office at
the court house, McConnelsville, to
assist vendors with their semi-an-
nual sales tax reports, from January
19 to 81, inclusive.
These reports must be filed on or
before January 81, or the vendor
will be subjected to a penalty of
81 per day for each day the return
remains delinquent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15
WRIST INJURY

Carl Henry. near Joetown, while
working with A. H. Davis, at his
stone quarry. suffered bad wound
In his right wrist, which required
suturing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15

Mrs. Thomas Newman of Neely-
Vile remains quite Ill with compli-
cations. Her sister, Mrs. Annie
Fleming Of this place is assisting
] In her care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-15

County Treasurer Lionel G.. Rob-
erts reports that taxes are coming
in slow. The books were opened
a month ago, and up to yesterday
but $9,91O had been collected. The
total tax to be paid this period is
better than 100000. Collections
close Feb. Is.
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Survivors Of Pecos Saved by Destroyer,
Avoiding Enemy Sub Sent to Block Rescue

bomb, sent directly through the hole
made by the raids first bomb.
At 3:45 came the last plane, after
almost four hours Of continuous
bombing.
II saw him." said 1t. Ernst. "He
wheeled after dropping and I saw
the number is painted on him and
big red circles. After that they con-
tinued making their dives, partly
for inspection purposes and partly
to frighten us, I suppose. But ap-
parently they decided that the old
Pecos was not worth any more
bombs" -
One motor launch had big hole
and Was useless, but the other floated
and so did one lifeboat-for some
300 men.
II saw as many as 40 men clinging
to a raft 10 feet by H." 1t. Ernst
said.
The burned gun crews fell into the
water with the others, but few lived
long.
From the time the attack began,
1t. Ernst had been In the radio room