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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
We've Got Axis to Grind
GEORGE ROSS MARRIED

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross, Echo
Hill, received word from their son
Gunner's Mate George Ross of his
marriage to Miss Wee Prentiss,
which took place Tuesday, July p
at Washington, DC. where he is
attending advanced gunnery school.
He met his bride in San Francisco,
Calf, while stationed there, and
she joined him in Washington
DC. where the wedding took place.
The double ring ceremony was used
and they were attended by one of
his friends, who is also a gunner's
mate and his wife. Ross expects to
have u hour leave in about two
weeks, which they plan to spend
with relatives here.
He will be stationed in Washing
ton for about six months and they
have an apartment at 1907 N st.
NV. Washington, DC.
Ross was gunner's mate On the
Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor, when
attacked by the Japs, Dec. Z.
We've Got Axis to Grind
l.. H. CRONIN, DISTRICT
COMMANDER
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
MRS. VERNON DURBIN
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mrs. Viola Durbin, 54, wife OF
Vernon Durbin, of Waban, Mass.
passed away last Thursday night
July %. The immediate cause OF
death was from an embolism. Ap-
proximately eight weeks ago while
a family gathering was being held
in honor of their son, who was
leaving for army service, Mrs. Dur
bin fell and fractured her leg.
Later she took pneumonia and
heart trouble developed Then she
had an embolism for which two un-
successful operations were perform
ed. AT times her condition seemed
to be improved, anG her death was
unexpected.
The deceased was a daughter of
Mary, and the late William Apple
bee, and was born near Boston,
Mass, where her entire life was
spent. In 1911 she was united in
marriage with Vernon Durbin, cleo
trical engineer, formerly of this
place. They were the parents of
two daughters and son-Mrs
Mary Richardson and Pvt. William
Durbin, both of near Boston The
latter is in the service at Chanute
Field, Illinois, and Mrs. Nancy Ben
nett of Albany, N Y. She also
leaves three grandchildren; her
mother and one sister, Mrs. Marie
Dalton. The deceased was a mem
ber of the Episcopal church, and at
one time sang in the church choir.
Last rites were conducted Mon
day afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
VIM. A. CARPENTER DIES
AT ATHENS

William A. Carpenter, 83, promi-
nent hardware merchant, died Fri
day morning at his home in Athens,
of infirmities. He was born near
Joy, and when a boy worked at odd
jobs, and with the money earned
started a small store at Glouster.
His father lost his life in the Civil
war. He prospered and later estab-
lished hardware store at Glouster,
and from that time on he and his
brother, Samuel Carpenter, were
partners in hardware stores at
Glouster, Athens, Nelsonville and
Logan His wife was the former
Rena Heald, of Bartlett. She was a
distant relative of c. B. and E.
Fred Smith of Malta. She survives,
and one daughter, Mrs. Edith Wolfe
of Athens; one grandson, and a.
brother, Loren, of Washington C.
H., who is also in the hardware
business. Two daughters and a
brother are deceased. Mr.. Carpen-
ter was an active member of the
First Methodist church, Athens, and
was quite prominent in the Sunday
school.
Funeral rites were conducted
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at
the Methodist church, Athens, with
interment in Athens cemetery Mr..
and Mrs. G.. B. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Fred Smith were present at
the services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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ROBERT CHRISTIE ENIJSTS

Robert Christie, of Cincinnati, son
of this place, passed his army type
examination last Wednesday in Gin
cinnati for induction into the army
reserves, as a private. Mr. Chris
tie who will graduate from law
school in December, does not know
how soon he may be called for
training. If not called before De-
cember, he will be able to graduate
from law school. Mr.. Christie vol
unteered some time ago, but the
quotas from the university have
been filled until the present time.
Christie is grandson of the late
Judge J. S. Taylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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MISS MARY McLUCAS CHOSEN
SUPERVISOR PRINCIPAL

From a Lewisbrrg, Pa. paper
we take the following:
eat special session of the East
Chillisquaque township board of
education, Miss Mary Evelyn Me-
Lucas. English and music teacher
in the Pottsgrove schools, was
elected to the position of supervis-
ing principal. She will take the
place Of Prof. Albert Watts, who is
now employed at the Pennsylvania
Ordnance Works at Allenwood.
Miss McLucas, who is very we'll
known in town, is a graduate Of
Bucknell University and has been
teaching in the Pottsgrove schools
for the past several years where
she merits the respect and appre-
citation of both her pupils and their
parents"
Miss McLucas is the daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Harry McLucas, for
mer residents here, and grand
of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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WILSON N-BLACKBURN NUPTIALS

At the Main Street Church of
Christ parsonage, Saturday evening,
Rev. D. G. Holman, with the single
ring ceremony, united in marriage
Miss Beatrice Wilson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Wilson, Bristol
township, and Ernest E. Blackburn,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Black
burn, Malta township.
Attendants were Miss Geraldine
Blackburn, of Columbus, sister of
the groom, and Carl Cordray, and
the ceremony was witnessed by the
brides mother and sister, Miss Ev-
elyn Wilson; her niece, Miss Grace
Wilson, of Detroit; the groom S
mother, Miss Sarah and Miss Dor
othy Morrow and Billy White. The
bride wore street length dress of
navy crepe, with white accessories,
and a shoulder corsage of pink
gladioli and ageratum. The maid
Of honor wore a rose crepe dress.
Her corsage was of white gladioli.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Blackburn are
graduates Of M. & M. high school.
Mr.. Blackburn is farmer and they
will reside with his grandmother,
Mrs. Lizzie Earich.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
MOVE TO HARTFORD
CITY, INDIANA

A family reunion was held Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Henery and son Don at New
comerstown, Ohio. Among the
guests from this and nearby COM
munities were Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Carr, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Price
and family, the Delmar Earich fam
lily, Malta; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Hen
cry, Mrs. Fred Rollison and daugh-
ter, of Stockport; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Greathouse and Robert Tig-
nor of Pennsville. Mr.. Henery who
has been employed as railway ex.
press agent at Newcomerstown, the
past several years, has been trans
ferred to Hartford City, Ind, and
the family is moving there this
week. Mr.. Henery was formerly ex,
press agent at Malta, going from
that place to Newcomerstown.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30

Coach Joe Rich, returned Tues
day from Cleveland where he pass
ed the examinations for entrance in
the U. S. navy, and was sworn in as
a physical instructor, with a rating
as chief petty officer. He will re-
port for his basic training at Nor
folk, Va, September 1. Rich has
been coach and manual instructor
in M. & NJ for the past four years.
His services have been of the best,
and as football and basketball
coach turned out several winning
teams.
At a meeting of the board of ed
ucation last evening, he was grant
ed a leave of absence for the dura-
ton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
Court House News
Common Pleas Court
Probate Court
Adopts Child

1
The court grants final decree il
the matter of Clarence and Norm;
| Anderson for the adoption of Ma
Ferne Horner, daughter of Rober
and Velma Horner, and name O
said child is changed to Mae Fern,
Anderson.
In the matter of the estate o.
Jessie L. Wells, deceased, authority
to transfer real estate to Margaret
Dawson Bixler, niece, to whom es
tate passes.
Inventories have been filed in
the estates of Linda E. Yarnell, and
of David T. Coulson, deceased.
Margaret Dawson Bixler, as ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Jessie
Wells, deceased, files first and final
account.
Estate of Herbert H. Manly, de-
ceased, is fully settled and Harriet
Ellen Smith as executrix, is dis
charged.
A. B. Mercer, as administrator of
the estate of j. E. Day, deceased,
files first and final account. Said
administrator is discharged.
Lizzie B. Adams as administra-
trix of the estate of Chester w. Ad-
ans, deceased, files first and final
account, which is approved, and ad-
ministratrix discharged.
Herbert G.. Fouts, as guardian of
Mary K. Fouts, minor, files fifth
and final account, which is approx
ed. Said guardianship has been
fully settled, and guardian is dis
charged.
In the matter Of the fund Great
ed under the will of Emmor L.
Bingham, deceased, Emmett Abel,
as trustee, files second partial ac-
count, which is approved The
court finds there is a balance re-
in the hands of said trus-
tee due wards. The court dis
charges said Emmett Abel, guar
dian, as to Ralph Curtis Bingham,
for the reason he has reached the
age of 21 years, and said trust
should be terminated as to him.
Emmett Abel, as administrator of
the estate of AIDA Kirkbride, files
petition asking for an order to sell
real estate to pay debts.
In the estate of David T. Coul-
son, deceased, petition is filed, ask
ing for order to sell real estate, to
pay debts.
Will of Mcclellan Fitch, is pre-
sented for probate.
Distribution of j. Q. Lyme Estate
Inheritance tax in the sum of
$810.88 is found due in the estate
Of John j. Lyme. deceased. Gross
Continued on page five)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
AMOS LEE FRY DIES
NEAR BROkAW

Amos Lee Fry, 72, we'll
known farmer of Brokaw vicinity,
passed away Friday night at Good
Samaritan hospital, following
lengthy illness of complications.
He had been at the hospital since
July 10. The deceased was a native
of Little Hooking, but spent the
greater part of his life at Brokaw.
His parents were the late Mr.. and
Mrs. William Fry. The deceased
was member Of the Roxbury
grange. He is survived by four
daughters and eight sons as follows:
Mrs. Barbara Blackburn and Mrs.
Grace Hooper, Of Brokaw; Mrs
Laverta Gheen, of Stockport, and
Mrs. Anna Brown, of Chillicothe;
Herman Fry, of Chillicothe; Har-
ley and Joseph of Washington
Bottom, w. Va; Edgar, of Canton,
and Everett, Clifford, Ralph and
William Fry, of Brokaw. He also
leaves two sisters, and one broth
erS
Funeral rites were held Sunday
afternoon at Oakland church, with
interment in the nearby cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
NEW PENNSVILLE TEACHERS

Mrs. Mildred Dearth has been
hired at Pennsville for grades two
and three to&Ssucceed Charlotte
Bretz, who was recently married
and has moved away,
Mrs. Mabel Maynard is employed
for grades IL, taught last year by
Miss Maydelle Hamilton, who was
not an applicant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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FOX MAY HAVE BEEN RABID

Tuesday morning Clarence Nc
Grew of near Dale was awakened
when his dog was fighting fox on
on the front porch. Later the fox
was found in the barn, fighting
with dog owned by Mr.. McGrew's
neighbor. The fox was killed and
the head was sent to the state lab
oratory for examination. The Nc
Grew dog which was badly bitten,
was killed. The owner Of the other
dog, lives in Washington county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
THEY ARE IN THE
ARMY NOW

The following registrants from
this county passed their army typ
examination week ago at For
Hayes, Columbus and have been in
Quoted into the service. Following
their induction they returned HON,
for 14-day furlough, and when II
/ is up they will be assigned tx
training camps:
Leland Hayes Duncan, Chester
hill route two.
Earl Matson Lowell, McCon
nelsville.
John Blaine Hart, Chesterhil
route.
Bernard Leroy Davis, Chester
hill route two.
Lawrence Elden Pennell Malta.
Ralph Leroy Wood, Chesterhill.
route one. M
Allen Wendell Spencer, Stock
port
Jasper Lovette Henery, jr., Stock
port.
Ivan Allen Harkins, McConnels-
Vile.
Edward o. Reed, Beverly route
one.
Raymond William Anderson,
Malta.
Max White Morrow, McConnels-
vile route three.
Kenyon Dean NORM, Malta route
two.
Charles Chester Cunberledge,
Pennsville route one.
Robert Allen Hammond, McCon-
nelsville route two.
George Francis Gheen, McCon-
nelsville Star route.
Richard Herman Stegner, McCon-
nelsville route two.
Earl Eugene PARCEL, Caldwell
route five.
Edgar Devalis Knox McConnels-
Vile route two.
Earl Gordan Martin, Malta route
one.
Lean Creighton Fox, McConnels-
vile Star route.
Millard Kerr Pennell, Malta.
James Ebert butcher, Malta.
James Wendell Perkins, McCon-
nelsville
Carlton Harrison McPeak, Ches-
terhill.
Roy Paul Newsom, Malta route
two.
Malcolm Myron Niceswanger,
Malta route three.
Paul Dwight Blind, Stockport.
route two.
Alva Glen Startling, ChesterhiD
route two.
Blaine Palmer Barkhurst, McCon.
nelsville route one.
William Maxwell Elliott, McCon-
nclsville.
Hobart Leslie Mcveigh, Stock
port route two.
John Samuel Hammond, McCon-
nelsville.
Willard Lee Van Fossen. Penns.
vile route one.
Leroy Beverlin, jr., Stockport
route two.
Edgar Byron Mott, Stockport.
John Finley Davis, Ches.erhill
route two.
Charles Vernet Wallace, Chester
hill route one.
The original list selected for their
army type examination, numbered
58 However four who were to have
left with the group received word
that they had been deferred until
further notice. We understand that
they were Donald Leroy Dalrymple,
Robert Allen Conrel, Lester Ray
mond Coler and Frank Parsons
Howard. After examinations at
Fort Hayes a number were sent on
to Fort BENJAMIN Harrison, Ind, |
for additional examinations, and
six of them have been accepted, and |
are listed with those named above.
There are still others at Fort
Benjamin Harrison for further
examinations.
OF those who left a week ago,
10 Of them failed to pass the ply
sical examinations, and some of
those now at Fort Benjamin |
Harrison may not pass.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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CARLTON JENKINS TO TEACH
AT PLEASANTVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Jenkins,
son and daughter, of Vincent. made
a brief call on Mrs. jenkins par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Price, of
Malta, Wednesday morning, en-
route to Pleasantville, Lancaster
county, where Mr.. Jenkins has
been employed as agriculture teach
er in the school. The past three
years he has taught at Vincent and
leaves to accept a better position.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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IN HONOR OF COACH JOE RICH

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Miller en-
tertained with steak dinner, at
their home, in honor, OF Coach Joe
Rich, who has, enlisted in the us.
Navy. Those present. besides Coach
Rich. were Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bloch
OF. GAINESVILLE: and Mrs. and s1(rs. G.
T. White OF this place. VI
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
DIR. f. w. DENNY NOW A
FIRST LIEUTENANT

DR.. E. w. Denny, dentist, of this
place, was called to Fort Hayes,
Columbus, yesterday, where he
was sworn in as FIRST lieutenant in
the dental corps. He previously
had passed his physical examina-
tion. He will not leave for a time,
Since coming here, DR.. Denny has
built up a splendid practice. Uncle
Sam is going to get mighty good
dentist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
WEATHER WAS NORMAL
FOR PAST WEEK

Temperatures the past week
ranged from 80 degrees on Tuesday
to 60 degrees on Friday, according
to the report of Clifford Hupp, local
weather observer The total rain
fall for the week was but .O4 of an
inch. Rainfall for the month up to
last evening was 1888 inches. Daily
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
DEATHS TOLL.

July $3.50
James Strahler, Waterford.
Amos Lee Fry, Brokaw.
Mrs. Vernon Durbin, Waban, Mass.
Charles A. Engle, GAINESVILLE.
VIM A. Carpenter, Athens.
Ward w. White, Stockport.
Charles Stevens. Evansville.
Mrs. Vernon Ross. Windsor twp.
chaE. Z, NANpAn. Hopsxsli.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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TRI-COUNTY CHURCH MEET

The 18th annual meeting of the
Tri-County Fellowship Association
of the Churches of Christ, of Nor
gan, Noble and Washington coun-
ties was held here Sunday at the
Main Street Church of Christ, with
an attendance of approximately
200.
The meeting next year will be at
Stockport, and officers were elected
as follows: Kenneth Barnes, presi-
dent; L. D. Rardin, vice president;
Mrs. Barak Russell, sec'y-treas.
program committee, w. G.. Kester.
of this place; c. B. Chandler Of
Washington county, and Gilbert
Weakley, of Noble county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
GAYSPORT, SCHOOL HOUSE
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Last evening about seven O'Clock
lightning struck the GayspOrt
school house, setting the belfry on
fire. The local firemen responded
to the call for help, and with the
assistance Of the Duncan Falls fire
department, succeeded in confining
the blaze to the belfry, which was
destroyed. The damage to the bel
fry will be more than $50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
WILLIAM FL. RIECKER is
SERIOUSLY I'LL

w. H. Riecker, prominent farmer
of near-Foddss father of common
pleas Judge Carlos M. Riecker, who
has had pnuemonia, is taking treat
ments at Good Samaritan hospital,
where he was taken Tuesday in the
Stone ambulance. Heart trouble
has developed anG his condition
seems to be critical. Judge Rieck-
er is with his father, and his wife
is with his mother.
-On Pay Day, Buy Bonds
H. N, Gheen of Warwood, W. Va,
made a brief visit with his sister,
Mrs. o. v. Hanlin, OF Hillcrest,
Friday. on his. return from q busi-
ness trip TO Kentucky ana southsrn
Ohio. ssYNaN fEs .S 4giANls@ s
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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ARE In THE MARINES

Last Wednesday three young mon
from this locality, enlisted in the
marines and have been accepted, as
follows: Darrell Daniel, 20, son of
Mr. and Mrs. M. P Daniel; Charles
Morrow, 81, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald Morrow, and Lee Gerlach,
18, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Ger
ZACH. They enlisted at Cambridge,
and from there were taken to Gin
cinnati, where they were inducted,
and then sent to Paris Island, S. c.,
for training.
We've Got Axis to Grind
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
MRS DAISY TAYLOR AT
HOSPITAL

Mrs. Daisy Taylor of this place,
widow of Charles Taylor, who was
superintendent of the county home,
is at Bethesda hospital for obser-
vation and treatment for diabetes.
-On Pay Day Buy Dsnds-
MRS. DOAK ILL
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30

Mrs. Doak, wife OF Sheriff Ray
Doak, has boen quite III SINCE. SUM
day and for the most part confined
to her bed, She Y suneriag, With Z
eendlfioh OF the nerves.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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CHARLES HI. NEWMAN DIES AT
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

Charles Henry Newman, so,
farmer, highly respected. lifelong
resident of near Hopewell, Malta
township, died at Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, from asthma and
complications. He was taken to
the hospital by ambulance. July 20.
The deceased was son of the
late Josiah and Sarah Milton New
man, and was member of the
Hopewell Methodist church He is
survived by his wife, Mamie Mercer
Newman; two nephews, Roy j.
Newman of this place, and E. R.
Newman of Ochelata, Okla; one
niece, Mrs. Zanetta Wetherell, of
Pennsville, and cousin, Mrs. Mary
Willis of this place. One brother,
M. L. Newman, and a sister, Mrs.
Lucy Coon, are deceased.
Funeral rites were held Wednes-
day afternoon at the Bailey Ridge
Methodist church, with Rev. c. D.
Ringgenberg, officiating. Inter-
ment was in the churchyard ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30

L. H. Cronin, of Beverly, former
ly Of this place, was elected district
commander of the 18th district,
American Legion, at the convention
held in Byesville, Sunday. Cronin
had been vice president, and Porter
Forsythe of the Cambridge Post
was named to succeed him. Ernest
Griffith, of Bellaire, and w. j.
Brown, Of st. Clcirsville, were chos-
en- as delegates to the national con.
vention to be held in Kansas City,
and Mr. Cronin and Porter For
sythe were selected as alternates.
Mr.. Cronin has been prominent in
the American Legion for some
time, and when residing here serv-
ed as commander Of Malconta Post.
On Pay Day. 8uy Bonds
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
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MRS. BALDING HAS OPERATION

Mrs. Edna Balding of GAINESVILLE
for the removal of the gall bladder.
at Bethesda hospital, which she
underwent week ago today.
Her daughter, Mrs. John Baker, r.
NJ, also of GAINESVILLE, assisted in
her care The small daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker visited
here with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. r. Baker, last week.
On Pay Day Buy Bonds-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
MRS. VERNON ROSS DIES
NEAR STOCKPORT

Mrs. Jessie Williams Ross, As,
wife of Vernon Ross, r. F. D. mail
carrier died at her home near
Stockport, Tuesday at a. m. She
was stricken suddenly with heart
attack and passed away within a
few minutes.
Mrs. Ross was born near Bartlett
on July Is, 1894, and was daugh-
ter Of the late Henderson and Vir-
ginia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. She
was married to Vernon Ross on Feh.
s, 1918. He survives with one
son and three daughters, J. Neil
Ross of Columbus; Mrs Virginia
Barrett, wife of Lieut.. John H.
Barrett, who is stationed in the u.
S. army in New Jersey, and Misses
Alberta and Elaine Ross of the
family home. Brother and sisters
are Reynolds Williams of Bartlett.
Mrs. Pearl Burnell and Mrs. Clair
Hawkins of Marietta, and Mrs
Gladys Wittekind of White Cot
tage, Oregon.
1eooo was q LuCHiUcI Vi Tile
Oakland Methodist church. She
was much interested in education,
serving two terms as president of
the Parent-Teachers' association of
Windsor township, and was active
in All club work in an advisory ca
pacity.
Funeral services will be held at
the home this afternoon at 3 /
o'clock, with burial in Stockport
cemetery.
WE'VE Cot Ayia tn Grind-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
VIM. CANNON VERY ILL

William Cannon. 81, Of near
.Reinersville Is critically i'll in
Bethesda hospital. For some time he
hes been suffering with high blood
bftssurs and heart trouble. sf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
ID. S. LOVES SUCCESSOR
NOT NAMED

David S. Lowe, who resigned as
a member of the local draft board,
effective Wednesday, will be induct-
ed today into the service. He en-
ters in the motor transport division
of the quartermaster corps. He
was chairman of the board. No one
has been selected to succeed him
on the draft board, and until a
chairman is named, Walter Elliott,
will act in that capacity.
We've Got Axis to Grind
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30
McGOVERN CATTLE AT BIG
HEREFORD SHOW

Four head of the prize IIerefords
from the McGOvern farm, east of
town, are entered this week in the
big Hereford show at Washington
c. H., which is being held in con-
junction with the Fayette county
fair. Better than 100 of the states
finest Herefords will be shown.
Dick eastman of the McGOvern
farm, is looking after their cattle
at the show. They entered two
bulls and two females.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30

Pvt. James Mccoy, of the signal
air corps, and stationed at Albany,
N. Y, came Saturday to spend an
8day furlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Mccoy, near
Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-30

Sam Goddard and wife who made
brief visit with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Sheridan, near
Meigs, have returned to Elizabeth,
N. j. Mr.. Goddard enters army
service this week.