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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08

On January 8, 1912, Cadet Leo C.
Bininger, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
M. Bininger, 422 North High street
will receive the commission of en-
sign at the United States Naval Air
Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. He
received his education at Holy Cross
college and Johns Hopkins univer-
sity and enlisted at the Oakland,
California Naval Reserve Aviation
Base on Jan. 20. 1941. He was
made Lieutenant Commander of his
regiment and during his advanced
training at Corpus Christi, special
lied in flying the navy's huge pa
troll boats. Bininger holds the dis
tinction of being the only ensign in
the naval air corps from this COM
munity.
AS is the custom following grad
uation at Corpus Christi, Ensign
Bininger will receive Is day fur
Tough which he expects to spend
with his parents here.
Ensign Bininger's mother is the
former Miss Mary Balm of this
place, who was the only daughter
of the late James p Balm and wife.
Mr.. Balm was for many years a
prominent wagon maker Of this
place and was we'll known as "The
Old Reliable" His factory was in
the building of the present McCon-
nelsville garage and the Balm home
is now the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle Eveland. With all OF
this family background, it seems
, that McConnelsville should at least
more than half claim Ensign Bin
niger.
\ Where he took his advanced
! training, is the worlds larges
| naval air training station. 1t GOV
ers $4,000 acres, and cost $50.
100000. Already this training sta
tion is turning out an average OF
800 cadets month to join the fleet
At present there are more than g.
900 young men in training pro-
gram that requires approximately
600 instructors.
The Corpus Christi Air Station is
the only training school where a
cadet may pursue complete course
of flying primary, intermediate and
advanced-under one single COM
mand Upon finishing one stage of
training, he Is merely transferred
to another field at the station for
his next course.
The cadets, youthful lads just out
of college, must familiarize them
selves with naval information and
tradition, for when they receive
their commissions as ensigns in the
naval reserve, or as second lieu
tenants in the Marine Corps Re-
serve, they must not only be quail
fed in the art of command but also
must be ready to take a place in
the regular navy beside graduates
of Annapolis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
LIEUTENANT GEORGE ABEL
IN HAWAII

Mr.. and Mrs. George v. Abel, of
Malta, received letter Monday ev-
ening from their son, Lieutenant
George Abel, which stated he was
located at Wheeler Field, Hawaii
He left San Francisco, Calf, three
weeks ago Sunday, and from there
made the trip by boat. The date of
his arrival, along with other parts
of the letter, was censored. He
stated that it took about week to
cross the ocean, and spoke of the
warm weather. Lieutenant Abel is
in the pursuit squadron Of the air
corps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
CATCHES HAND IN FEED
GRINDER

Lester Terry of Chesterhill who
is employed with the Farmers Feed
Store of this place, had the index
finger of his left hand badly mash
ed, Monday, when he got it in a
feed grinder at the Northrup place
on the north river road. This con-
Germ has a feed store on wheels,
and were at the Northrup place
grinding feed when the accident
happened.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
ENLISTS IN AIR CORPS

James H. Mccoy, son of Perley
Mccoy and Dale Tuttle, son OF
George Tuttle, both near Stockport,
have enlisted in the army air corps.
in the mechanical department. They
left Tuesday for GAINESVILLE where
they received their final physical
examinations. Last week three
volunteers left for army training.
They were Harold Smith, son of
Earl Smith, Marion township; Floyd
Slater, son Of Clinton Slater, Cen
ter township, and Chas. Kelley, son
of Joe Kelley, near Bishopville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
HAROLD BREESE In
NEW JERSEY

Harold Breese who recently re-
ceived a government position
through civil service, went to Day
ton last week and was sent from
there to New Jersey. His work will
be inspecting radios that are to be
placed on airplanes. He plans to
return here soon and arrange for
moving his furniture, and his wife
will then accompany him back
where they will make their home
near Newark, N. j. He is a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Breese OF this
place.
He recently sold his electrical
business in McConnelsville.-
tersville Correspondent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
TRANSFERRED TO BEVERLY
SCHOOL DISTRICT

At the meeting of the Washing
ton county board of education last
week, that board voted to accept a
tract of 166 acres in Center town
ship, which the board Of education
from this county had transferred
to the Beverly village school dis
trict. The 166 acres which has
been transferred, belong to j. d.
Wilson, Minor p Morris, w. G. and
Mishie Hosom and Chas. d. Allen.
Pupils from that part of Center
township, have been attending the
Beverly schools for some time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
ROBERT RITCHEY WEDS

Robert Ritchey, son of Clarence
and Annie McGovern Ritchie, of
Columbus, formerly of East Bloom,
and Miss Kay Schmidt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Of Co
lumbus, were united in marriage
Saturday morning at the Lady of
Victory Catholic church, Columbus.
The brides sister was brides
maid, and Paul Ritchey, brother If
the groom, best man. Another
brother, George Ritchey, and a
brother of the bride, were ushers.
Following the marriage wedding
breakfast was served at the Neil
House, covers being laid for 20.
Mr.. Ritchey is salesman for the
Cincinnati Shoe company. Mrs.
Fred Tavenner of this place attend
ed the wedding and reception.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
FRED NORM BACK ON DUTY

In the letter written to Mrs. Ella
Odendahl of Newark, O.. from her
son. Fred NORM, dated Dec. IL, he
stated he was working in the kitch-
en- on the boat, when the attack was
made on Pearl Harbor. He receiv-
ed some burns and two shrapnels
in his arm, but was 4pw back on
duty. NORM is grandson or Mr.
and Mrs. Carlos Harris, west side.
and of Mrs. C. III. NORM, Malta
Westland Correspondent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
NAMED FOR COUNTY

The county commissioners, w. w
Barkhurst, c. B. NORM and Fred
Scott, have appointed the follow
ing as members of the Ohio State
Council of Defense for Morgan
county:
w. w. Barkhurst, chairman OF
the board of commissioners is nam.
ed chairman of the county.
Public Utilities-A. w. McCor-
mick, power; Forest Totman, gas;
Fred Price, fuel; communication
A. E. Blackburn; radio, Paul Hum
phrey: telephone, Roy Gay; tele-
graph, Ed Nash; water supply and
sewers, G. w. Archer.
Public Safety - police depart
ment, Elmer Steward; fire depart
ment, Frank Howard; plants and
public buildings, Rufus Brown.
Red Cross, Mrs. Mary Hammond /;
ex-service men, L. H. Cronin.
Health. Welfare and Education
hospitals, Clifford Wallace; schools.
PTA, C. w. Mallett;. recreation and
housing, Robert Hammond.
Public Representative munich
pal and city and defense council,
the mayors of the county-W. A.
Deedrick, Dan Martin, e. N. Will
liams and P. o. Brannon.
Organized Labor Representation,
Chal Matheney; agriculture, repre-
sentative of grange, Frank Porter
farm bureau, c.. o. Thomas; county
organization, Frank Carr.
Industry-chamber of commerce,
VIM. Kester.
Women's clubs, Mrs. Mary Nc
Cormick; churches, D. G.. Holman
schools, Carl Fell.
County Representatives, county
commissioner, w. w. Barkhurst; ];
county engineer, F. B. Barrett;
county agent, James F. Hum; sher-
if, Ray Doak; health office, DIR. C.
E. Northrup.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB MEET IN
FTRENEN'S HEADQUARTERS

The regular monthly meeting OF
the M. e M Business Mems club
was held in the McConnelsville fire.
mems headquarters, Monday night,
with the president, w. G. Kester,
presiding.
But little new business was con-
sidered. The treasurer, L. H. Cron-
in, reported the cost of the Christ
mas parade, including the bands,
decorations, candy, ETC., amounted
to better than $400. No solicita-
ton had been made for funds, and
the dues paid in the club, came
within about $25 of meeting all ex-
penses, which included the two per-
manent Christmas trees, costing
$50 each.
Merchants present reported good
Christmas business, and all express
ed themselves as being much pleas
ed with the street holiday decora-
tions, and especially the court
house decorations, which were fea-
tured in several city papers.
The club went on record as favor
ing the continuation of extension
work in the county, under county
agent. The following committee was
named to meet with the county
commissioners in the matter: w. g..
Kester, Frank Carr, Earle Eveland,
and Harry w. Gordon.
A strict observance of the traffic
law in the corporations of the cities
was urged.
The club passed resolutions upon
the death of John r. Dover, mem
ber OF the club, and for more than
50 years a prominent business man
Of this place.
President Kester announced that
from now on he would begin the
club meetings promptly at o'clock,
and would endeavor to hold them
down to about an hours length.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
SMALL BLAZE

About $50 Tuesday evening the
fire department was called to one
Of the Cochran apartments near
the bridge, occupied by Leonard
Brewer and family, where a fire
was smoldering under the hearth of
an open fireplace. The damage was
slight.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
w. w. BARKHURST HEADS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The board re-organized Jan. 2 for
the year 1912, with w. w. Bark
hurst, as chairman.
An appropriation Of $500 was
made for 1912 for blind relief, and
the sum of SIS was transferred
from general fund to blind relief
fund for first quarter Of 1912.
A tire coordinator for this coun-
ty, was selected, and committee
named; also a defense council, as
ordered by Governor Bricker was
set up, reports of which are pub
lished elsewhere in this paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
MISS MERLE ABEL HEADS
HOSPITAL ALUMNAE

Miss Merle Abel. of GAINESVILLE,
formerly of Pennsville, was elected
president Of the Bethesda hospital
alumnae association Monday even
ing. Miss Lois Tavenner, OF near
McKendree, is the retiring secre-
tary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
MRS. BYERS BREAKS HIP

Mrs. Laura Byers, 50, of Pitts
burgh, Pa, who has been here at
the home of her son-in-law and
daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Charles J..
Caller, for some time, sustained a
fracture of her hip, when she trip
ped and fell in her room Wednes-
day. She was removed by ambu-
lance to Bethesda hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08

Game Protector Alvin Parmiter
received 28 Canadian Grouse Jan.
4, from Lacombe. Canada. The land
from the fair grounds to the coun-
tv home farm, in all about 1000
acres, will be used as a grouse area
The grouse are banded and hunting
them, along with all other hunting,
will not be allowed on this area for
two years The grouse were pur-
chased with money from the tax
derived from the sale of fire arms,
and ammunition. as provided for in
the Pitman-Robinson act, passed by
the u. S. congress.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
EDGAR DAVIS BREAKS ANKLE
G. Il. Stanbery Left Estate
Of %31 .RRR. .O4

Edgar Davis, of this place, Slip
ped and fell on the slippery street
Tuesday, and fractured his ankle
He is at the home of his sister
Mrs. Thomas Savage, North Seventh
street. The injury is a bad one
and he will likely be bedfast foI
some time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
LIGHTHIZER CHILD TO
HAVE OPERATION

Evelyn Margaret, two year old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Lighthizer, of Meigsville township.
was taken to Bethesda hospital,
Wednesday, and today will undergo
an operation for an abscess on her
leg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
OFFICERS FOR 1912

At the last regular meeting of
the Morgan County Medical Society
in December the following physi-
clans were elected officers for
1912: DIR. E. Galen Rex, president;
DR.. C. V. Davis, vice president; DR..
A. A. Tombaugh, secretarytreasur-
er; DR.. C. E. Northrup, chairman
legislative committee; DR.. Rex,
chairman, committee on medical
preparedness DIR. NOrthrup is the
retiring secretary.
Various activities from time to
time will probably be organized
under Medical Preparedness Pro-
gram demanded of each county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
INDICTMENTS

Included in the list of 81 indict-
ments returned by the federal
grand jury, Columbus, are: From
McConnelsville, Cluade e. Webb,
for possession OF a still. ana an IN
dfctment for the same of1ense
against Howard Sephrus, Chester
hill. Floyd Riemenschneider and
George Irwin Riemenschneider, OF
Marietta both for violation OF the
selective service act.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
FORMER Malta TEACHER NEW
WEATHERMAN AT COLUMBUS

George M. Mindling, who sue
ceeds John C. Fisher as director Of
the state weather bureau, at CO.
lumbus, at one time taught in NAL
ia high school-in fact it was the
last school he taught. He was born
near Waterford. He graduated from
Marietta college, and has worked
for the weather bureaus at several
different stations, and was transfer
red from Atlanta, Ca, to Colum-
bus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
NEW TEACHER AT RINGGOLD

Miss Alice Clark of Byesville has
been employed as teacher of the
first and second grades, Ringgold.
She succeeds Harold Fuller. who
resigned. Mr.. Fuller is giving all
of his time to his farm and timber
business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
MARTHA e. HATCHER DIES

From Mrs. B. S. Harris of Malta
we learn of the death of Mrs. Mar
tha e. Hatcher, 80, of Wichita,
Kan, who died at her home Dec.
"a and was buried at that place.
Mrs. Hatcher was born near Bev-
erly. Her maiden name was Mar
tha Miner and her first husband
was James Harris of Rosseau neigh
borhood, an uncle of B. s. Harris.
There are no near relatives living
in this county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
ON SOUTHERN TRIP

4 Mr.. and Mrs. liver Robinson left
Sunday for Hillsboro, where they
make a short visit with Mrs. Rob-
inson's aunt, and will then spent a
month or more travelling through
the south. and southwest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
DEATHS TOLL


Vdnudry i 10 D, IO4S
Mrs. Blanche M. Jones, Trimble.
John Dietrich, Ashtabula.
Mrs. Lydia Belch, San Diego, Calf.
Joseph Durant, Rensselaer,, Ind.
Joseph r. Matson, Malta.
Martha e. Hatcher, Wichita, Kan.
VIM. A. Albright, Cambridge.
George Hambel, Elliott.
Mrs. Sarah Tippie, Akron.
DIR. T. d. Hollingsworth, Akron.
Mrs. Mary I. Taylor, McConnelsville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08

Mrs. B. HI. Wiley OF South Ken.
nebec avenue, celebrated her birth.
day yesterday. Mrs. Wiley is 90
years old and enjoys reasonably
good health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
WEATHER Is BELOW
FIRST SNOW

Early this morning the official
weather bureau here showed Is be-
low 7ero--the coldest of the season.
The 5th it was 4 above, and the 7th
2 above.
The first snow of the season was
Jan. 4, with four inches. The total
precipitation for the week was IA
of an inch. Daily temperatures as
furnished us by Clifford Hupp, Of
Enial ruoa thar ohraruor fnll0w.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
SANDWICH SHOP SOLD

Mrs. Alice Fouts has purchased
the Sandwich Shop on Main street,
owned by Sgt Edward Hum, who
is now in the service at Camp Shell
by, Miss. Possession was given
Jan. End.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08

Mrs. Thomas Newman of Neely-
vile has been quite i'll for a few
days with bladder and liver trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
PASSING OF JOSEPH r.. MATSON
WAS ON HIS Goth BIRTHDAY

Joseph r. MatsOn, we'll known re-
tired painter, died at his home in
Malta Saturday afternoon at 1871
o'clock of infirmities. He had been
in failing health for several years,
and for the past three months his
condition had been critical. His
death occurred on his Goth birth
day.
Son of the late Eli and Jane
Lindsay Matson, he was born and
reared in Penn township. Except
ing about five years his entire life
was spent in Morgan county and
for the past "a years he lived in
McConnelsville and Malta His
wife, Mary L. Roberts Matson, sur
wives, also three daughters. Mrs.
William Mcdaniel and Mrs. Ellis
Parsons of Malta, and Mrs. Wesley
Kirby Of Cisco, Tex; FIVE sons
Jesse Matson of Malta route three
Clarence Matson Of Dayton; Nor
rick of Stewart, and Curtis and
James O. Matson of Malta; SO
grandchildren and 20 great grand
children. A daughter, Daisy, died
in infancy, and one sister, Mrs. Ell
la Carr and brother. Thomas Mat
son, are also deceased. The de-
ceased was a kindly, law abiding
citizen, and was keenly devoted to
his home and family. He was a
member of the Seventh Street
Church of Christ.
Last rites were conducted Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Seventh Street Church of Christ,
with Rev. d. G. Holman, officiating
Mrs. D. G.. Holman, Mrs. Ollie Jones
and James Vanoster sang "Beauti-
full Isle Of Somewhere" 1--WE Are
Going Down the Valley" and "Good
Night and Good Morning." Burial
was in Malta camaterv
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
GROUSE AREA ESTABLISHED
NEAR HERE

This morning It Is Is below.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
WITH THE VILLAGE COUNCIL

At the meeting OF the village
county, January /, Mayor Walter
Deedrick, submitted the name of
M. F. Steward for marshal, and the
council confirmed same. G. S. Dye
was again named president of coun-
Gil. The other members of council,
all reelected, are: o. P Lindsay.
A. r. Adrean, w. r. Foster, Joe
Aber and III. r.. Bozman.
Mayor Deedrick named Kenneth
Fields on the board of public affairs,
to fill vacancy caused by death of
John F. Dover. Other members Of
the board are DR.. d. g. Ralston
and G.. w. Archer.
The mayor announced that the
same committees would be con-
tinued as for the last two years, as
follows: Finance, law and order,
Adrean, Bozman and Lindsay;
buildings and public grounds, Lind
say, Aber and Dye: fire and light,
Dye, Lindsay and Foster; public
service, Aber, Foster and Bozman;
sewer, Foster, Dye and Adrean; /;
streets and alleys, Bozman, Aber
and Adrean.
At the meeting Monday evening
the clerk, Miss Alice Moody, sub
mitted the yearly report, and ap-
preparation ordinances were read.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-01-08
Court House News
Common Pleas Court
Action for Divorce

Marie Price files action for di-
vorce from Earl Price on grounds
Of wilful absence for more than
three years. Plaintiff asks for GUS
tody, care and control of their two
minor children, Keith. aged IA,
and Harold, 10, also. alimony.
They were married Dec. "a, 1925.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-30
MittheII's Kin Returns
 From Europe
Ruth Mitchell Advocates Bombing from Planes
 for Victory

JERSEY CITY, N. J., June 30-- Ruth Mitchell, sister of the late Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell, early ad- vocate of the use of air power, de- clared on her return from NaZi- dominated Europe that the way to beat Germany is by continued bombing from airplanes.
 She joined the Yugoslavian Chet- nix Guerilla Army in April, 194l and later spent almost year i'll twelve different once trat 0 n camps following her arrest by the German Gestapo.
 She was among the first of 94e passengers to disembark from the diplomatic exchange liner Drott- ningholm. She told interviewe:s, Bombing by planes is the way to beat Germany. They can't take it. ,
 She said the Chetniks are still fighting magnificently in the moun- tains of Yugoslavia keeping five divisions of Germans engaged"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-30
LOSE SECOND
 STRONGHOLD.
 FOR EGYPT
British Fall Back as Ndzis Take EIdabd, 5 Miles
 Past Mdtruh

CAIRO, June 30-German ar mored columns have advanced past Eldaba, 75 miles east of Matruh and 100 miles from Alexandria. El- daba is the second strong position in Egypt at which the British Eighth Army had expected to make stand.
 At that point the bottleneck ol hard desert floor between the Med iterranean and Quattara depression narrowed to about 45 miles.
 The announcement did not indi- cate whether the Axis advance ls in force or only in isolated units breaking through. It is apparent however, that the swift progress and even advance of the enemy units is posing a grave peril for the great naval base at Alexandria and the rich Nile valley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-30
BOBBY TUR0FF E RECOVERING FROM
 SEVERE INJURIES

Bobby Turoff, young son of MT and Mrs. L. w. Turoff, former Ju- neau residents, is making sat- isfactory recovery from an automo- bile accident he suffered in Mont gomery, Ala, several months ago according to word received by M E. Monagie.
 While crossing a street in Mont gomery, where the family now live Bobby was struck by car which drove through a stop light and suf- fered severe injuries which includ- ed a break in one leg, above ths knee.
 He has been released from the hospital recently and is able to walk with crutches, though he limps badly, according to word received It is believed, however, that ir three or four more months he vii be as good as new MT. Turofi wrote.
 MT. Turoff was formerly assist ant district engineer with the Pub. lie Roads Administration in Ju. neau and the family moved tt Montgomery when he was trans. ferred to Alabama.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-30
MAKE CHANGE HIN AFRICAN COMMANDERS
General Auehinleek Sent to Relieve If. Gen.
 RitChie

LONDON, June 30-British Prime Minister Winston Churchill an- nounced today that General Auch- inleck, Commander in Chief of British forces in the Middle East has taken command of the British Eighth Army in North Africa, start ing June 25, and superceding Ut Gen. Neil Ritchie.
 Ritchie has commanded since December II, when he took over from It. Gen. Sir Alan Cunning ham.
 Churchill, who spoke in his first appearance in the House of Com mons since his return from the United States, was received tumult- ously in the Chamber
 The Prime Minister. who faces a challenge in his war leadership gave no accounting of his confer ences with President Roosevelt.
 He declined to allow publication of any reports criticising Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in- Chief in India. for the losses of Malaya and Singapore. Churchill said they would clearly cause a great deal of ill-will throughout the British Empire"