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Evening star., 1942-04-19

For knitting, shopping.
Florol print cottons
lined WOOD hon-
dies. Roony copoclty.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
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6lozed 60-souore cot
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For 8 garments. 30
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

will be held December 23, in the
high school auditorium at o'clock.
Ex-members are invited to attend.
The Castalia program will be
held in the auditorium, Dec. %.
There will be an assembly Dec. 16,
with Evangelist Ted Waller as the
speaker.
Rev. Mr.. Wees, who spoke at
chapel, Wednesday, Dec. 2, chose as
his scripture the Psalm 1914, "Let
the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be accepta-
BILE in thy sight, o Lord. my strength
and my Redeemer." June and Mel
da Taylor sang duet, IAN Eve
ming Prayer" The students sang
Christmas carols following the
duet.
The alumni callers in the office
last week were John Fisher, David
Ross and Edward Taylor, who is
in the armed service.
The following girls have donated
their services to the selling Of war
stamps and bonds to the students
and the faculty of M. e M: Mary
Glass, Marjorie Kinney, Joy Mick
Catherine Jaynes, Geraldine Doak
June Bragg, Glenadine Doak, Mary
Strahler and Doris Davis. This sale
of the war stamps and bonds has
been very successful.
The Industrial Arts class built q
very decorative and impressive
booth for the sale of the wal
stamps and bonds On the front Of
the booth is painted the Victory
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Lieutenant and Mrs. Roger +.
Schmidt (Janette Bozman) and the
latter's mother, Mrs. Fred Boz
man, of Columbus, spent Saturday
here On business, and at Mrs. Boz
mans farms in Meigsville town
ship. Lieutenant Schmidt, who re-
Gently graduated from officers can
didate school at Carlisle Barracks.
Pa, in the medical administration
corps, is being sent to Mitchell
Field, l.. 1. His wife, who has been
at Richmond, Va, where she held a
position, will accompany her hus-
band.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

sign. The Victory which we will
gain by standing behind our fight
ing forces and buying war stamps
and bonds.
Jean Bailey Promoted
Jean Bailey, a student in the Nc
Connelsville seventh grade was pro-
NOTED to the eighth grade. This
promotion was made after careful
study of her work and was made
upon the recommendation of her
teachers and the consent Of her par
ents. Jean came to us from the
Stockport schools little over q,
year ago and has shown unusual
ability from the first. She is now
working nicely with the eighth
, grade and comes each day thorough
ly prepared in her work. Her par
ents are Emmett Bailey and Bessie
Bailey of McConnelsville. Jean re-
ports that she would like to be
stenographer. She is fond of his
tory and likes baseball.
Malta-McConnelsvill Basketball
| Schedule-1942-43
Friday, Dec. 4----St. Thomas, here
Friday, Dec. I1-----Glouster, here
Friday, Dec. 18--CroOksville, there
! Alumni game during Christmas
Vacation
Friday, Jan. 8------Glouster, there
I Tuesday, Jan. 12-----Philo, here
/ Friday, Jan. 15--New Lex'tn, there
Friday, Jan. 22---Caldwell, here
Tuesday, Feb. 2---Caldwell, there
Friday, Feb. 5--------Philo, there
Tuesday, Feb. o. Crooksville, here
Tuesday, Feb. 16--New Lex'tn, here
| Wed'day, Feb. PAST. Thomas, there
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mrs. Frank Gray was hostess to
the Community Civic club Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. /. During the bust
ness meeting reports were given by
Mrs. Howard Carroll and Mrs. e. j.
Bell. The club voted to give IS to
the child welfare. It was also de-
cided to send Christmas gifts to
the inmates of the Valley Hills Rest
Home, as the club members have
done for many years. AT the close
of the business meeting a short pro-
gram was enjoyed. An article,
"What I have to be thankful for in
1872" was read by Mrs. c. S. Dye.
Another article, IA Soldiers Letter
to His Newborn Son." was read by
Mrs. Carlos Riecker. Refreshments
were served to the members and
two guests, Mrs. B. C. Valentine OF
Mt. Vernon, N. Y, and Mrs. Winter
mute. The club will meet in two
weeks for the Christmas party at
the home Of Mrs. j. M. Turner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott and
son Herbert, visited the week end
in GAINESVILLE with the latter's broth
er, Dean Scott, wife and two chill
dren. A special family dinner was
served Sunday in honor of the 25th
wedding anniversary OF Mr. ana
Mrs. Scott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
Radio tubes and batteries.-
Standard Supply Co. o22tf

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Peregoy, OF
Pueblo, Colo, former we'll known
residents of near Beverly, and for
many years made GAINESVILLE their
home, observed their 64th wedding
anniversary, Dec. 4. Mrs. Peregoy
has been i'll for several months.
She was before marriage Mary
Frances Silvus. They have resided
at Pueblo, Colo, for several years.
They are the parents of Mrs. Harry
Corbin, and Mrs. w. D. AcGee, of
GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Iona Stokes of
Boulder, Colo., and Clarence Pere-
COY, near Pueblo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

The Never Silent club met with
Wilma Mummey, Nov. 20. An all
day meeting and pot luck dinner
was enjoyed. During the business
session scrap salvage was discussed.
The club will collect scrap iron, old
silk hose, rubber, grease and tin
cans for defense use. In the aft
ernoon a comfort was knotted for
the hostess. The same officers were
reelected for the following year.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Rachel Parmiter, Friday
evening, Dec. IS. Club members
and their families are invited to en-
joy a turkey roast supper with all
the trimmings. Each family is re-
quested to bring trays and table
service. Supper at $50. There
will be a 1Oc article grab bag during
the social hour for men, women and
children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
A good stock of 80 volt light
bulbs.-Standard supply Co.
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Mayor and Mrs. M. D. Martin en-
tertained at dinner, Sunday, at the
Malta hotel, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. L. Schroats, and two chill
dren Cathleen and Richard. Mr.
Schroats left Sunday evening fol
Newark, where he has been trans
ferred by the Prudential Insurance
company. His family will join him
later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Miller (Betty
Ross) of Marietta announce the
birth of a son, named John Mel
Vile, at Memorial hospital, Ma
rietta, Friday, Dec. 4. Mr.. and Mrs
M. G. Miller of Marion and Mr.. ane
Mrs. John Ross of Malta route, art
the grandparents of the new Mr.
Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

The Friendly class of Trinity
Methodist church was entertained
Wednesday evening, Dec. 2, at the
home of Mrs. Edward Erwin. A COW
cred dish supper was enjoyed at
$50 O'Clock, followed by the busl-
ness meeting, conducted by the
president, Mrs Arthur Mccormick.
Mrs. Besse Wright was appointed
chairman of transportation for the
duration. Mrs. Walter Lawrence
will be the hostess for the Christ
mas party, which will be at $50
O'Clock, Dec. IA. Santa Claus Will
greet the guests and there Will De
gift exchange. Mrs. Erwin ana MRS
Russell Demster will have charge
of the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
NJ. & Nj. WINS OPENER IN A
| THRILLING GAME AGAINST
ST. THOMAS

In their debut into the 1912
1913 basketball season Friday, the
M. & M. Big Reds eked out 45-43
victory over the ''Fightin' Irish Of
st. Thomas. Since their defeat by
Hopewell St. Thomas has improved
vastly.
The game, the Big Reds first,
proved that M. & M. will be very
hard to beat throughout the re-
mainder of the season.
In Rudolph and Bingham, we be-
lieve we have an almost ''unstop-
pable" combination under the bas-
ket Smith, Price and Huck form
the mid-court offense with great
deal of efficiency. The game was
one of thrills and chills throughout.
M. & M. being shaky in the first
half helped the Irish to build up a
rather impressive lead. But after
regaining their balance somewhat
the Big Reds clicked for few
buckets which were very dishearten-
ing to the opposition. Late in the
final quarter of the game M. & M.
managed to pull even and with the
clock showing a little over min
ute left to play, pulled ahead. Aft
er brief discussion with the referee
during which the clock was left
running, losing about 40 valuable
seconds for st. Thomas, the Reds
took the ball and held on to it for
the remainder of the tilt At times
the crowd was wondering if the
contest was a football or basket
ball game.
The playing in both the reserves
and varsity was very rough. The
M. & M. reserves were beaten 25-16.
Varoifv
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Pvt. Beryl P. Reeder, OF Camp
Mccoy, Wisconsin, and frleno
GLADYS Osborne. of Beloit, spent the
week end with their parents, Mr
and Mrs. Chas. Reeder, here, anc
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson OSBORNE
East Bloom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

A son named Robert Walter was
born December 4, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Deedrick (Frances Louise
Finley, of Columbus, at White
Cross hospital. Grandparents are
Mayor and Mrs. Walter Deedrick
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Finley OF
this place. Mr. and Mrs. Finley
were in Columbus Friday to see the
new arrival. Mrs. Finley remained
for a longer visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. v. Rutledge of
Meigsville township, entertained
with a birthday supper Sunday eve
ming, Dec. s, Mr.. and Mrs. H. HI.
Ham and son Burdette, and Will
lard Garvin, of the Ham home. The
occasion was the birthday of Mrs.
Iva Ham and ]. V. Rutledge. For
a number of years back these two
families look forward to Dec. 6, as
one of their pleasant social events.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde McLees, who
have been residing in GAINESVILLE,
have asked that the address of their
Democrat be changed to Columbus,
778 East State street. She speaks
of this paper as "her letter from
home" Mr.. McLees is employed
with the Curtiss- Wright corpora
ton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mrs. Name Rogers and son Rich
ard, of Belle Center, visited mere
from Saturday until Tuesday with
the formers son, Technical Ser
geant Robert Norris, and wife.
Sergeant Norris, who spent u
day furlough here with his wife,
left yesterday for Camp Clal-
borne, La. He is in the engineer
ing corps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Dennis Argo and family, Porters-
vile, spent day recently with MS
mother, Mrs. Alvin Argo, and sister
Mrs. Jesse Miner and family OF
Young Hickory. Jesse Miner and
son Eugene spent Sunday afternoon
with Ernest Lett of Young Hick-
orv who is leaving for camp.-AA. (.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22t

Mrs. w. F. Deedrick, of Mt. Yer
non, returned to her home Friday,
following a visit here with MISS
Kate Stanton, and other friends.
Mrs. James J. Christie entertained
for Mrs. Deedrick at a luncheon
Thursday noon, and in the evening
Mrs. w. d. Danford, with a bridge
party
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mrs. Annie Gatewood left the first
of the week for Wyoming, O., where
she will spend Christmas with her
daughter, Mrs. Uhrbrock, and fam
lily, and will also visit her son-in-
law, DR.. M. G.. Fisher and family in
Tennessee, before returning home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Robert Roberts, son OF vernon
Roberts, of Columbus, who is en-
ployed in a service station In that
city, visited here the week end with
his grandfather, George Roberts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
Masonic Notice

Stated meeting of Valley lodge,
No. 145, F. G A. M, Wednesday,
December 10th, at 1880 p. m. In
stallation of officers.-Russell 0.
Demster, w. NJ; William o. Porter,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
Radio tubes and batteries
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Mrs. Garnet Coulson and two
children left Friday evening fof
New York City, to spend a few
days with Lieut.. Austin A. Coulson
M. D., of the navy medical corps
who had returned from an unknown
destination.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

A son was born recently to MR.
and Mrs. Don Barkhurst, of Ashta-
buIa. where Mr.. Barkhurst is en-
ployed, while waiting call to the
armed forces. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Barkhurst are grandparents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

The A. A. U. w. Book group met
at the home of Miss Kate Stanton
Monday evening. Mrs. M. M. NC
Donald reviewed "CrOss Creek" Dy
Marjorie Rawlings. Next meeting
at the home of Mrs. M. e. Archer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

The Amanda Barker Devin Chap
ter. D. A. R.. will meet Dec. II, at
1880 .. m, at the Mrs. J. E. Cow
an home Mrs. Austin Coulson Will
have charge of the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Checkers, chessmen, domlnoes
and card games at Norris Hardware.
Some years it is trucks and trac-
tors. This year it's battle ships,
bombers, flying machines with plen-
ty of action.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Doric Lodge, No. 172, F. e A.
M, of Deavertown, have elected the
following officers for the coming
year: Keith King, w. M; Steve
Heighley, S. W.; Earl Hinkle, j.
W.; E. L. Stanbery, treasurer; W.
X. Blaney, secretary; C. B. Lindi-
more, S. D.; Paul Ebert. ]. D.; Will
liam Jones, Tyler. The officers will
be installed Dec. 10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Vess Sines received
word that their son-in-law, Willard
Curtis, was operated upon for ap-
pendicitis at the City hospital, Mar
ION
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

C. B. Ray and family, who have
been living at Stockport. are NOV
ing to the George Huck property in
the east end of town.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mrs. j. r. Alderman left Friday
for her home at Chicago, following
a several days visit here with her
mother-in-law, Mrs. C. L. Alderman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mrs. Lee Best was brought to her
home near Rosseau, Saturday, from
Memorial hospital, Marietta, where
she underwent an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
MARKET SATURDAY

The ladies of st. James Catholic
church will hold a market Saturday,
Dec. II, at McDonald's Plumbing
Shop. beginning at 1890 a. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Helen Sines, of Gaysport, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
her grandparents, Vess Sines, and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Replace that old worn out heater
with a new Moore's Circulator.-
Standard Supply Co. o22t1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Our Colognes-Yardley BOND
Street, Rubenstein Apple Blossom,
Pink Glover Honeysuckle, Lentherlc
Tweed, LIE Jade De Raymond, Houbl-
giant and many others. Ideal gifts,
-Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Sines, Robert,
Mary June and Helen Sines, spent
Sunday afternoon with Clancy
Woodard's of Meigs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Fred Waring dedicates his newest
song hit tune, Miss Victory to
Americas girl war workers. Miss
Victory is a song boy in uni,
form might sing to his sweetheart
on the home front-and you'll fine
it free-complete with words and
music-in the Pictorial Review with
this Sundays December 13) issue
of The Detroit Sunday Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Archery is in the minds OF the
Youngsters and dad and mother can
ioin in too. Indoor target games,
also. at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

When you shop at Morris Hard
ware YOU leave the store with a
feeling of satisfaction, and packages
tied up in Christmas wrappings
ready to give.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
LOCAL N E w S

II In need Of . gas range we can
Utill take care OF you.-6tandard
Gwply Go. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

We have all of Woodbury's Sets
for both ladies and men; also you
can give q box of Wrisley Soap
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

We still have three new electric
washers for sale.-Standard supply
a. o22tt
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10


Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia
Ann Combs, IT, widow Of the late
William Combs, near Sharon, were
held at the Sharon Presbyterian
church, Saturday afternoon, with
interment in Sharon cemetery. Mrs.
Combs died Wednesday following an
illness with complications. She
was daughter of the late Thomas
and Nancy Jane Parks Iams, and a
sister of the late Madison Iams,
who dropped dead recently. Her
husband died five years ago. The
deceased was a member of the Olive
Green Church of Christ. These
sons and daughters survive: Ru-
dolph Combs Of the home and Har-
old r. Combs of Canton; Mrs. Err
nest Wells of Dexter City: Mrs.
Frank Radclfff. near Caldwell, and
Mrs. Ralph Porter of Willoughby.
A son, Thomas Cleo Combs, met q
tragic death few years ago when
tractor overturned, and q daugh-
ter, Bertha Combs, is deceased.
Brothers and sisters surviving are:
John Iams, Of Caldwell: Reese
Iams of Sharon: Mrs. Mae Walters
and Mrs. Charity Ellison OF Olive
Green; Mrs. Mary Woodford Of
Caldwell. and Mrs. Alta Spears Of
Sharon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Aladdin lamps make bright. hap
py, healthful and cheerful homes.
STANDARD Supply Co. o22t1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

While there is some merchandise
that is not available, we still have
large stock on hands.+Standard
Supply Co. o22t1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Referee: Shanklin, GAINESVILLE;
scorer, Clemens; timer, M. Price.
The M. & M. Big Reds will face
their second opponent, the Glous-
ter Tomcats," Friday night at 8
O'Clock at the M. & M. high school
auditorium. AS yet, it is uncertain
as to whether preliminary game
will be played.
High School News
The Business and Professional
Women's club will hold their Christ
mas party in the high school cafe
terra, Monday evening, December
Il. at O'Clock. A pot luck sup
per will be served first, followed by
a program.
The annual Hi-Y Christmas dance
>-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

M. E. Archer, who is employed
in Columbus, spent the week END
with his wife and other relatives
here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Give him a Yardley Shaving Set
or a Shaving Bowl.-Stanbery Phar-
macy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

We have Christmas cards for
BOYS in the service. Styled by Glib
son.-Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

new assortment of Gibson
Greeting Cards.-Stanbery Phar-
macy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Give daughter or mother Luclte
Nylon Hair Brush-aH colors.-
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Chinaware in sets, Pyrex oven
and flame-proof ware, art glass,
beautiful and inexpensive at Morris
Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

We still have two cabinet model
r. C. A. electric radios-Standard
Supply Co. dlOtf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Why not weatherstrip your home
with Nu-Metal weatherstrip, and
save STANDARD supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Electric bottle warmer for baby's
Christmas.-Stanbe Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Go. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Well wrap any Christmas pack
age for mailing, free of charge
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10
Watch your subscription date.

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

WORDS AND MUSIC COMPLETE
FRED WARNINGS NEW
SONG HIT
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

A beautiful line of gift stationery.
Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Radio tubes and batteries
Standard Supply Co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

General Electric Mazda light
bulbs, both 110 and 81 volt
Standard Supply Co. oG2tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Aladdin lamps give lifelong serv-
ice and priceless comfort. A good
stock on hand at Standard Supply
Go. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-10

Word was received locally of the
death of Charles Palmer, 80, which
occurred at Rochester, Minn., Nov.
%. He was a son of the late Stat
ford and Margaret Mellor, Palmer,
and a nephew of James E. Mellor,
Malta. At one time he was asso-
ciated with Lewis Drury in the bar
ber business, but had resided In
Michigan for many years. Besides
his wife, Ethel Bishop Palmer, he
leaves three sons, three daughters,
and one sister, Mrs. Ella Sullivan of
Butte, Mont. A brother, William
Palmer, and a sister Mrs. Anna
Miller, are deceased.
Evening star., 1942-02-15
News and Views of Horticultural Activities in National Capital Area
Flowers and Foliage
Admired on Native
SnowdrOp Tree

One Of our native trees which Ii
worth growing for It's flowers a
well as its handsome foliage is the
silverbell, or snow-drop tree, tech
nically listed as Halesia. This Is q
tree native Of North and South
Carolina and the adjacent States,
but it is generally hardy as far
north Is New York.
There are two species, Halesia
carolina and H. monticola. The lat
ter has larger flowers and makes a
very large tree In the Carolina
mountains. In the main, they are
quite similar and do well in any
well-drained soil. They bear grace
full clusters of white, dropping, bell
shaped flowers which somewhat re-
semble enlarged lilies Of the valley.
Both these trees bloom in the spring.
Carolina silverben grows into .
tree which may reach 10 feet in
height. In favorable conditions,
Halesia monticola, mountain silver
bell, reaches 100 feet, although not
often does it become this tall.
These trees have not been used
as much as they should be. Nur-
serymen would do well to propagate
them and bring them back into
paintings. They are well worth Us
ing in fairly large paintings for a
background, and especially in groups
with rhododendrons and azaleas. A
silverbell can also be used as q
lawn tree. These are only two Of
our beautiful native plants that
should be used in place Of the uni
versal naples and sycamores that
are so common in our general plant
inOs