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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
DEATH OF FORMER BLOOM
TOWNSHIP RESIDENT

Miss Mary Cora Timberlake, 79,
died at $3.50 o'clock Monday even
ing at her home in GAINESVILLE, fol-
lowing a lingering illness. She was
a daughter of the late John Clark
and Nancy Jane Timberlake, and
was born in Bloom township, this
county. She had made GAINESVILLE
her home for about 35 years.
The deceased was member of
Grace Methodist church, GAINESVILLE,
and of the w. C. T. U. She is sur
vived by two sisters, Misses Sarah
and May Timberlake. both of the
home, GAINESVILLE, and several cou-
sins.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Carl Hickey, pastor of Grace
church, GAINESVILLE, were held We'd
nesday at the home. Interment was
in Duncan Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
DELMAR NEWTON, Is, DIES
OF TETANUS

Delmar Newton, Is, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Emmett Newton, who re-
side on Bald Eagle, Penn township,
died Wednesday morning about five
O'Clock at Good Samaritan hospital
of tetanus. He entered the hos
pital in a critical condition Mon
day. Before stricken with tetanus,
he had been suffering with tonsil-
litis. His mother before marriage
was Miss Flossie Chappelear. Be
sides his parents he leaves one sis
ter, May, wife of Edgar Roberts,
and two brother, Clarence. who is
in army service and is stationed at
Kessler Field, Miss, and Raymond,
who is employed at Patterson Field,
Dayton, and his grandfather, W. R.
Chappelear Malta township.
The deceased had finished his
sophomore year in Pennsville high
school, and was universally liked
by his teachers and schoolmates.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MRS. LINDA YARNELL DIES

Mrs. Linda Yarnell, 80, died at
the home of her daughter Mrs.
Walter Musgrave, at Huntington.
Ind, Tuesday. She had been bed
fast for the past nine months
following a stroke of paralysis.
She formerly lived near Stockport,
and her husband died there and was
buried at Tabor cemetery. Two sons
and two daughters survive, Clarence
Yarnell of Maryland; Newburn
Yarnell of Indiana; Mrs. Anna
Musgrave, Huntington, Ind, and
Mrs. Harry Waite, Stockport route.
She also leaves three brothers;
Thomas and Harry Russell, of
GAINESVILLE and Fred Russell near
Stockport.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev VIM. Doane at Tabor
church Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial will be in Tabor
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
-Stamp8 NY ouHet
EIGHTH DISTRICT MEDICAL
MEETING

Physicians and surgeons of the
eighth medical district met al
Rocky Glen Sanatorium Thursday
afternoon June 25, about $50
attended the meeting, representing
'13 counties of southeastern Ohio
On the program were Col. H. F
Boucher, Columbus, chief of the
medical division of Selective Service
in Ohio; DR.. Robt. Conrad, Will
mington, chairman of the Ohio
committee on procurement and
assignments for physicians; DR.. M
B. Rusoff, Columbus, medical exam
iner for the Industrial Commission
and DR.. Oscar Kosenow.
The following officers were
elected: President, DR.. Huth OF
Cambridge; Vice Pres, Dr.M. j
Thomas, also of Cambridge; DR.
Geo. A. Swan, of Cambridge, is
district councillor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MISS RUTH MULLEN PASSES
FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE

At the federal civil service exam
ination held here last Thursday, 13
took the test, which was given in
the high school building, object of
which was to secure stenographers
for positions in Washington, d. G..
Some of them passed as typists, and
of the three who took the short
hand test, only one passed-Miss
Ruth Mullen, and she received word
to take the physical examination
and she would be assured of a posi-
ton in Washington of 1850 per
year.
Miss Mullen Is the efficient and
accommodating deputy in the clerk
of courts office here, and declined
to accept the Washington offer,
choosing to remain here in her
present position.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
-We've Cot Axt0 TO GNna-
JAMES WEBER RESIGNS AS
MUSICAL DIRECTOR

James Weber, who has been en-
ployed as director of music in the
Mansfield schools the past four
years, has resigned, to accept a po-
sition in the accounting department
of the Goodyear Rubber company
at Akron. Mr.. Weber will be di-
rectly in charge of factory costs on
rubber material. Mrs. Weber and
sons Jimmy and Philip will join
Mr.. Weber in Akron August first,
where they will make their home.
The change carries with it a
much better salary. Mr.. Weber is
the eldest son of Mrs. Matte We
Der of this place, and the late Judge
L. J. Weber.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
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DEATH OF MRS. LIZZIE SCHMIDT

Mrs. Lizzie Bell Schmidt, 72, a
native of Morgan county, died at a
hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla,
Friday, following stroke of pa
ralysis. She was the daughter of
Ezekiel and Sarah Conn Bell, de-
ceased, who lived near Reiners-
Vile. y'Mi
Surviving are three sons, all of
Oklahoma; two brothers, Emmett
Bell, Reinersville, and Albert Bell
of Tulsa. Okla; two sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Long and Miss Odessa Bell
of Rush Springs, Okla.
Funeral services and burial was
at Hinton, Oklahoma.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MIR. AND MRS. w. A. YOUNG
RETURN HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Young re-
turned Tuesday to their property on
Jefferson street, where they will
make their home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Young moved to GAINESVILLE some
years ago, where they were engaged
in the grocery business. Mr..
Young's health has not been good,
and they have disposed of their
grocery. Their son-in-law and
daughter, Captain and Mrs. Cary j.
Parsons, and daughter Kathleen, of
New Orleans, La, who have been
spending ten day furlough with
their parents, in Malta and Zanes-
vile, left the first of the week for
New Orleans.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MRS MARGARET KELLER DIES
In CLEVELAND

Mrs. Margaret Keller, 81, former
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. F. E. Toupalik, jr., Dearborn,
Michigan, Monday morning. Death
was due to infirmities. The body
was brought here Wednesday, arriv-
ing by train, and was taken to the
Fisher undertaking parlor, where
friends called until 130 in the
afternoon, and then was removed to
the local cemetery for interment.
Rev. L. S. Wees of Grace Methodist
church gave the committal service
Funeral service were conducted in
Dearborn, Tuesday afternoon. Pail
bearers were F. B. Kraps, w. A..
Deedrick, John Carter, Geo. B.
Kenney, John Partesius and c. E.
Fisher.
the late Ephriam Keller who was
"a prominent business man OF
this place. For a number of years
he conducted a grocery in the G. w.
Lowell building, north Seventh
street, where Archer's grocery is
located. His death occurred Christ
mas day, 1892. Later Mrs. Keller
took over the Central hotel which
was located in the I.O.O.F building,
which she managed for number of
years, and selling out, about 40
years ago had since made her home
with her two daughters. The de-
ceased was held in high esteem by
many friends and acquaintenances.
While here she was member of
the Rebekah lodge and of the
Methodist Protestant church. Mrs.
Keller's maiden name was Margaret
Kissel and she was born at Bloom
ington, Ill. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. F. E. Toupalik,
jr., of Dearborn, Mich, and Mrs.
Joseph Dali of Cleveland, and one
sister, Mrs. Virginia Afford of Oak
Park, Ill. The late Mrs. A. E.
Crawford of this place was sister
of the deceased.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MILTON BERRY DIES AT
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Milton Berry, 68, of Pennsville
route, died in University hospital,
Columbus, Monday, following an
illness. The deceased was the son
of the late John and Mary Farley
Berry, and was born at Constitu-
ton, Washington county, where he
spent his early life. The deceased
was a stone mason by trade.
Surviving are his wife, Clara
Berry; three sons, Ernest Berry, of
Bridgeport; Dana Berry, who is in
the U. S. service, and Clarence Ber-
ry of this place; two daughters,
Mrs. Ernest Gage, Bartlett, and
Mrs. Lee Mills, of Ravenna; sew
eral grandchildren, and a great
grandchild He was a member OF
the Church of God.
Funeral services will be held al
O'Clock this afternoon at the home
and interment made in the Smith
Chapel cemetery near Hackney
Rev. Beard will conduct the serv
ices.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MRS. RALPH DYES VICTORY
QUILT FEATURED

The picture of Victory quilt. as
designed and made by Mrs. Ralph
Dye Of Malta, is shown in the July
issue of The American Home mag
azine. 1t is printed in cOlors just
as made by Mrs Dye. The design,
which is original is called "Wings
of Victory. Speaking Of the quilt
the magazine says: The motifs
are simple--the Victory v and the
United States Army Air corps
insignia, but they form strikingly
colorful and timely theme
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
LATE GEORGE w. HUGHES
PROPERTY SOLD

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Scott and
son left Monday afternoon for their
home in Dayton following an over
night visit with Mrs. Scott's sister
Mrs. John Ross and family. They
also attended to the transferring
OF the late Geo. Hughes property
corner 10 street and Mcconnell
ave. recently purchased by. Miss
Elsie Sheetz. il 80 =. 80
TIE, deal was made through tht
wagner real estate agency. 80
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
MOST OF STORES TO
CLOSE JULY 4th

We are requested to announce
that most of the stores of Malta and
McConnelsville will be closed all
day Saturday, July 4. Stores will
be open this CThursday) afternoon,
and will also be open Friday even
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
bonds Buy Bombs--
e. J. BELL, yR., ENLISTS

E. j. Bell, jr., ("Billy") returned
yesterday from Cleveland, where he
enlisted in Navy VT, which is Off
GERS training. He has passed his
physical examination, and returns
to Cleveland Friday, where he will
be sworn in. He will then be de-
ferred FIVE weeks, and will spend
the time at his home here.
We've Got Axis to Grind
NEW RED CROSS SECRETARY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
SEMON'S DRY CLEANING ESTAB-
LISHMENT HERE CLOSED

The Semon's Dry Cleaning estab-
lishment here in the Cochran build
ing, corner of Liberty and Third
streets, closed Saturday. and the
equipment has been moved to
Caldwell. The business here was a
branch of Semon's Dry Cleaning
concern of Caldwell. Robert
Denny had charge of the business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
buy Defthse b0Muh--
ROBERT j. NAYLOR ACCEPTED

Last evening home people re-
ceived a message from Robert j.
Naylor, now at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Ind, stating that he has
been accepted for army service. He
left recently from this place, for his
army type examination, but final
report from it was not made till
yesterday. Pvt. Naylor, who is the
son of DR.. and Mrs. ]. B. Naylor,
of Malta, was member of old
company M, and served with distin-
ction in World War l. Before
entering the service, he held a
position with The Ohio Power
company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
DEATHS TOLL
June 25 to July 2, 1912

Frank Marion Thibenir, Hemlock.
Mrs. Clara Holbein, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Almeda Latta, e. Fultonham
Mary Cora Timberlake, GAINESVILLE,
Chas. Haines, Caldwell Rt.
Mrs. Joseph Yarnell, Indiana.
Miss Belle Lackey, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Margaret Keller. Michigan.
Mrs. Lizzie Schmidt, Oklahoma.
Milton Berry, Pennsville. ia
Delmar Newton, Pennsville Rt. .r-ls,
Charles q. Wilsen. ReWlaad. s4sl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
LOCK BROKEN ON GAS TANK

When Earle Roberts went to his
cred the lock on a gasoline tank
had been broken and some gasoline
taken. The family heard a car in
the alley during the night, but did
not make an investigation. Mr..
Roberts, who is engaged in the
trucking business, resides in the
east end of town.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
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VISITED AT MT. VERNON

Miss Kate Stanton, Mrs. Evelyn
T. Button, Mrs. Donald Danford,
Mrs. Eugene Bell. Mrs.. E, g. Rex,
Mrs. NJ. E. Archer and Mrs James
Christie attended Q luncheon, last
Wednesday ut tAAnhone Of Mr., and
Mrs. Francis Qeaarifk. Of Mr. Yerf
mon. ~,..ns.s N
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
-On Pay Day. 0uy Bonds-
sMITH-CORVESE RITES

Announcement is made Of the
marriage OF Francis Smith 6fa the
u. s. navy and Miss Antonetta Cor
veseA bf Providence. II. I. ,aSakurday
at Pr6vfdence. The groom is itne
s6h ofsHoward Smith II Uhestefhfil
ahT has been IN me 6avy since Iast
Sentember. rSf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
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RAINFALL FOR JUNE
WAS 3.74 INCHES

Clifford Hupp. official weather
observer here reports the rainfall
for the month of June was 3.74
inches. Total for past week was
AT of an inch. Daily temperatures
follow:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
ROAD MACHINERY MOVED
TO FAIR GROUNDS

The county machinery was moved
to the fair grounds Tuesday, after
the county commissioners refused
to grant an increase of $40 per
month to Clifton Bros, for the
rent of their building at the corner
or second and Jefferson streets,
formerly the REQ Transportation
company warehouse The county
has been paying $40 per month for
the building, and the rent was
increased to $50 monthly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
! WELL DOWN $500 FEET

The well on the Claude MURRAY
farm near Unionyille. Is down better
than 1,500'l lset.A "A showing Of both
on and gasW found In the Bersa
e6nd. Aylf ~ asnasg = ;AsieAGy fc
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
CROOkSVILLE TO CELEBRATE
FOURTH OF JULY

Willfred ''Bill'' Mercer, mayor Of
the village of Crooksville, heads q
list of former Morgan county fam
lilies, who having migrated here,
are now participating in the village
government. Bill Mercer is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Mercer, of
Pennsville.
Mckinley Brannon and James
briggs, respectively, council mem
ber and clerk, are grandsons of the
late James Brannon, who lived in
Stockport, and whose families have
within the past few years moved to
CrOoksville. Clarence C. Heskett,
town treasurer, is the son of Mr..
and Mrs E. E. Heskett, former res
idents of Malta. John E. Wise, for
merly of Sayre, is member of the
council. These men together with
other councilmen and Superintend-
ent of Schools H. A. Zollinger, form
committee Of arrangements for
the big Fourth of July celebration,
to be held at Municipal park.
Program: Parade, p. NJ; base
ball game at 2 O'Clock; first aid
demonstration, 1:15; water carnival
at 7 o'clock. Crooksville local
Civilian Defense Air Squadron will
fly in formation and maneuver over
park. Mayor Bill Mercer
invites all Morgan county folks to
pay them visit on the Fourth of
July.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
PROBABLY NO FAIR HERE
THIS YEAR

The Ohio Fair Managers associa-
tion in session this week refused to
act On a request that the states
county fairs be cancelled for the
duration, as a contribution to the
war effort, and as the matter now
stands decision rests with each
board.
While not fully decided, it is
hardly likely that Morgan county
fair will be held this season.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
X With Soldiers =


Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Martin re-
ceived a letter last week from their
nephew, John Ham, who is in army
service in Australia He wrote he
is feeling fine and that the people
there are very good to him. He
asked that he be sent safety razor
blades.
His brother, Bill Ham, is in the
service also, and is stationed near
Manchester, Conn.
Pvt. Harry HI. Hall of MeigsvilIe
township is now stationed at Camp
Pickett, Va. He would be pleased
to receive letters from friends.
His address is Pvt Harry H. Hall,
Cannon company, 313 Inf, APO.
70, Camp Pickett, Va.
Edward Perkins of Malta who
went to Cleveland week ago
where he passed all of his examin-
ations and was indicted into the
services. He is now at home on
30-day furlough.
Pvt Frank B. Rouanzoin, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Rouanzofn of Penns-
vile, who has been at Camp Robin
son, Arkansas, has been transferred
to another camp.
Kenneth McLane, of this place,
enlisted in the U. S. army Friday at
Fort Hayes, Columbus. Mr. Nc
Lane, who has conducted a garage
and auto sales here, disposed of his
business to Leonard Brewer. Pvt.
McLane is a son of Mrs. Marian Nc
Lane, of Malta.
Sgt Glenn Pritchard of Camp
Lee, Va, visited over the week end
with relatives here.
Richard S. (Dick) Roberts Of
near Meigs, son of E. E. Roberts,
Bethany, w. Va, who enlisted Feb.
5th, and went to Fort Hayes, CO.
lumbus, then to Sheppard Field,
Texas, and was later sent to Spar
! tan School of Aeronautics at Tulsa,
| Okla, where he was placed in
| the Airplane Mechanics School
There he has made an average Of
so in 73 tests given him so far.
He will finish this course in about
two weeks as a technical sergeant.
When he enlisted he just lacked IL
hours of being senior in Bethany
| college, w. Va. His address is
Spartan School of Aeronautics,
Barracks, No. 9, Tulsa. Okla.
! Pvt. Galen Hardesty of Bristol
township writes this paper as
follows: Dear Ray. Well this is
my eighth day down here in the
South. | haven't gotten used to
the heat, or the mosquitoes yet.
This is a rather new camp. 1t
! just celebrated it's first birthday
/ last Wednesday.
We started down here Thursday
evening week ago at ten o'clock
in the evening, and arrived here at
| the field at 1870 Saturday after
noon.
This camp is replacement
center and also school for mech
anics. They are soon going to start
a radio school soon We will get
four weeks of basic training,
which consists of about eight hours
of drill day. am getting along
just fine, and am ok. Hope
things aroud McConnelsville are
o.k.-One of your soldier friends,
Robert G. Hardesty. His address
is Pvt. Robert G. Hardesty 301 T.
S. S. FL. c. Bib Kessler Field,
Miss, Air Corps. f'
DR.. E. G.. Ditch, prominent ply
sician of Caldwell, has been COM
issioned captain in the medical
corps, and is awaiting his call.
X
Frank Vickroy, of Union town
ship, who was indicted into army
service recently, and was at Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, has
been given a ten day furlough,
which he is spending at his home
CONTINUED on page fourl-
Bonds Buy Bombs
DELMAR NEWTON, Is, DIES
OF TETANUS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
We've Got Axis to Grind
IVAN PENNELL TO WE'D

According to y, the Columbus
papers Ivan Pennell, Al, and Lyn-
dali Myers, 81, both of Columbus,
have applied for a marriage license,
at Columbus. Mr., Pennell, who
gives his occupation as inspector,
is a former well-known resident
Of this place. but has lived In Col.
umbus for some years.sHa isl essop
Of Charles q. PennelI OF this plAAe6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
u. s. SENATE ENDS LIFE
OF C.C.C.

The Civilian Conservation Corps
was voted out Of existence Tuesday
evening by the United States senate.
The C.C.C. was a depression-born
agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
NEW RED CROSS SECRETARY

Mrs. Mildred Montgomery Stilson
of this place, hes been named secre-
tary of the Morgan County Red
Cross to succeed Mrs. Mary Ham
mond, resigned. She began her
duties Wednesday, July /. H. c.
Shilling has resigned as treasurer
and Walter Giles was appointed
treasurer. Mrs. Hammond and Mr.
Shilling were made members of the
executive committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02

Boy Scout camp, ''Endubonah"
at Luke Chute opens Sunday, and
boys from this section are expected
to attend. The camp will carry the
same popular features as in pre-
vious years, with the addition of
special defense courses, emergency
service training, aviation and other
subjects. Swimming will be super
vised by Red Cross instructors The
general camp progress will be
directed by Grant A. Drennen,
Eagle Scout, who is student at
Marietta college. D. L. Pugh will
serve as camp executive. Elder Ted
Waller is local scoutmaster.
Parents and friends are urged
to visit the camp during the season,
July 5th through the 26th.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
SCRAP RUBBER DRIVE
SUCCESSFUL In COUNTY

1OO,964 lbs of scrap rubber has
been collected to date. OF that
amount 1894 lbs. has been donated.
Most of the stations are overtaxed
to find a place to take care of the
scrap according to Tom Baker,
county chairman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
We've Got Axis to Grind
INJURED IN COAL NINE

William Ross of Malta route /,
received internal injuries Friday
while working at the New York
Coal company mine, near Crooks
vile. He was taken to Bethesda
hospital. His condition is fair.
On Pay Day. Buy Bonds
SCRAP RUBBER COLLECTION
TO CONTINUE UNTIL
JULY 10th
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
DEATH OF MRS. ALMEDA LATTA

Mrs. Almeda Latta, 76 died We'd
nesday night of last week at the
home of her daughter Mrs Charles
Dennis Of East Fultonham. Death
which was due to heart ailment was
Unexpected. She is survived by
the daughter at whose home she
died; four sons, John Buckley,
Oceana, w. Va; Earl Buckley of
East Fultonham; Easton Buckley
of South GAINESVILLE and Lloyd
Buckley of Flushing She also
leaves one brother, Alonzo Newton
of New Lexington and 10 grand
children.
Funeral rites were held Saturday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the Zion
church near Portersville, with Rev.
Robert Derrick of East Fultonham,
officiating. Interment was in the
Zion cemetery.
We've Got Axis to Grind
BOY SCOUT CAMP OPENS
SUNDAY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-07-02
APPENDICITIS OPERATION

Miss Ruby McAtee of this place
was taken to Bethesda hospital last
Thursday, where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis. Her
condition is favorable.