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Marion progress., 1949-02-03
QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY

Americans are addicted to the philosophy of
the Bigger and therefore Better. They take
pride in the fact that they have more and larg-
er schools and colleges than ever before, with
larger enrolments, large stadiums- and larg-
er classes. The Presidents Commission on
Higher Education has suggested that the
colleges be vastly expanded to allow greatly
increased numbers of students to continue be-
yond high school.
The Association of American Colleges has
issued warning note. They point out the dan
ger of raising the quantity of students at the
expense of the quality of their instruction and
performance Too many half-educated college
graduates already bear witness to the lmml-
nence Of this danger.
Yet democracy requires ready access OF tai
ent to the highest levels of educations. The as
sociation therefore urges the raising of COL
lege entrance Standards together with the pro-
vding of federal scholarships for needy stu
dents of proven competence. This is solution
long advocated by some Of the country)s best
educators, and deserves careful consideration.
It could mean that college students who
profit least would be replaced by those who
would profit more, and that fewer able young
people would waste their telents on substand-
ard tasks. Certainly any attempt to draw
wider range of American youth into the col
leges must be coupled with vigorous effort
to raise the level Of entrance requirements and
instruction Christian Science Monitor
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
POLL TAX AND VOTING

North Carolina counties and cities impose a
poll tax, but payment of that tax is not quail
fication for voting in local state or national
elections.
That should eliminate the confusion that ap-
parently has developed in some quarters in
discussions of President Truman's demand for
Federal anti-poll-tax' law as part of his civil
rights program.
It has been repeatedly stated that only seven
states would be affected by the law because
in only that number is payment of our poll tax
required as a qualification for voting for Presi-
dent, Vice President, Senators, and Represen-
tatives in Congress- North Carolina is not one
of the seven.
The poll tax is nothing new in North Caro-
lima. Our fathers and grandfathers paid it.
And there was period of years during which
it's payment was a legal qualification for vot-
ing
But the law was changed years ago and pay
ment of poll tax now has no more relation to
eligibility for voting than payment of sales tax
and personal property tax and is imposed for
the same purpose to produce revenue for gov
ernment. and public services.
Perhaps the poll tax should be called by
some other name in states where it has no rela-
ton to the right exercised at the po1ls.-Char-
lotte Observer.
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
EVERY COMMUNITY NEEDS

Any community in the United States, incud-
ing Marion, can make progress whenever the
majority of it's inhabitants are more interested
lin the general welfare than in envying their
neighbors.
The population of any given area, united in
Icommon advantages facing the same disad-
vantag ges and seeking methods of growth can
assess its prospects upon the basis of it's aver
Iage inhabitant.
It takes more than natural resources to make
la prosperous people. This applies to nations,
states, counties and municipalities. The spirit
of the people, within certain physical boundary
lines, is more important to the welfare of the
people than the possession of certain assets
(which are often deemed advantageous.
l. You can give locality an excellent climate,
wonderful natural resources and an industrial
set-up that is efficient but, unless you can
breathe common purpose into the life of the
area, it will fall far short of becoming highly
prosperous.
This does not mean that some few citizens
may not be able to milk the area for their bene-
fit and become rich. It does mean that the area
as whole and it's inhabitants cannot become
prosperous Great wealth, side by side with ab-
ject poverty, does not make an ideal communi-
ty.
Marion progress., 1949-02-03

thoroughly patriotic Several agreed
to purchase war stamps to their ut
most ability"
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
EDISON DAY

February 11th, the birthday of Thomas Alva
Edison, will be observed on nationwide
scale, as it has in past years. The emphasis is to
be placed upon community recognition of the
inventors great contributions to human bet
ternent, and all manner of civic and service
organizations will play a leading part.
The achievements of Edison are too we'll
known to need repeating. Foremost among
them we're his successful experiments in the
science of electricity, which provided the
groundwork on which the whole vast power
industry was built, and which have revolution
lied the living and working habits of the Ame-
rican people, Edison Day thus becomes a tr-
butte to of the greatest public benefactors
the world has ever known.
But there is more to it than this Edison Day
must also be seen as celebration of the great
est force for progress that exists-the freedom
of the individual to explore to create, to fail
and to succeed, all without coercion or domi-
nation by government. Can anyone believe
that the electric industry, which is Edison's
monument, would have reached its present
stage of growth and public service had govern
ment controlled it from the beginning? Gov
ernment takes no chances that it can avoid.
Edison was in the great tradition of this
country. 1t is tradition that those who are
seeking to socialize and regiment our energies
and resources would destroy.
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
VIOLATING DRAFT LAW

Six students of Iowa college have been
sentenced to eighteen months in Federal pris-
on after pleading guilty to charges that they
failed to register for the peacetime draft
The defense of the youths was that they
acted on the basis of their religious beliefs'
The defendants may have been entirely cor
rect in asserting that their refusal was based
upon religious conviction, but nevertheless,
they violated the laws of the United States.
having violated the law, they are subject to
penalty. Undoubtedly, they are "fine young
men," but this does not authorize them to dis
regard the laws of the land in which they live.
There is no use to worry about the fate of
these youths. Obviously, very few nations
would secure soldiers for their defense if. in
time of emergency all fighting men could Sc
cure exemption by pleading religious convic-
tions"
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
Health and
Beauty
DR.. Sophia Brunson
Keeping Young and Happy

Keeping Young and Happy
Professor Palmer, who is in his
88th year, has written an article on
I"Growing Old" He has been lectur-
ing to students for 40 years. His
article was not so much about grow
ing old as keeping young. He is evil
IDENTIFY making the most out of the
remnant of his life.
However, he doesn't deal with the
deep, underlying sources of his spir-
itual strength; he writes about un-
derclothes, exercise, food and drink
He seems never to have a night of
unbroken sleep. He does not touch
|stimulants of any kind, including to-
bacco, tea or coffee. Some folks had
rather not live so long and indulge
more in what they call the good
things Of life.
In this article we are not 50 much
concerned about the mere adding of
years to ones existence, but how to
spend a contented and happy old
age.
We all know old people who are
cynical, grouchy and miserable
They are at cross purposes with the
world; they find fault with the
younger generation, with every
thing, especially the young people.
They think that the younger genera
ton is going right straight to the
"bowwows"
AS natural consequence they do
not attract new friends, succeed in
driving away the old ones No one
likes a. cynical, disagreeable person,
who is forever finding fault and
harping on the shortcomings of 9th
ers.
Old is dreary enough at best.
unless the aged keep up an active
interest in work or are interested
in hobbies of one kind or another
If the spirit is sour, rebellious, and
out of tune with the times, person
is thrown back upon himself. He has
no resources upon which to draw for
happiness.
Disagreeable old people allow
themselves to become selfish and ex-
acting. They make their decrepitude
an excuse for their unreasonable de-
mands upon younger people, many
of whom are toiling in life's vine
yard and bearing the heat and bur-
den of the day.
(To be continued)
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
Beware Coughs
From Common Colds
That HANG ON

Creomulsion relieves promptly because
it goes right to the seat of the trouble
to help loosen and expel germ laden
phlegm and aid nature to soothe and
heal raw, tender, infamed bronchial
mucous membranes. Tell your druggist
to sell you bottle of Creomulsion
with the understanding you must like
the way it quickly allays the cough
or you are to have your money back.
CREOMULSI ION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
Looking Backward
From The Progress Files
February Fl, 1918

"At a meeting of the merchants
Monday afternoon it was decided to
change the hour of closing from 6
to p. M, beginning March l. This
hour of closing will be observed
throughout the summer. The six
o'clock closing hour was observed in
the winter in order to save fuel"
"Mrs. H. P. James and daughter,
Miss Ruby, spent the weekend in
Asheville.
"Virgil Ellis, of Camp Jackson,
Columbia, S. c., was home on visit
during the week
"Attorney j. w. Winborne has
been appointed receiver for the
Marion Novelty company.
~. M. Lyon, of Burnsville, was a
business visitor here Saturday.
"a. P. Whitener, of Hickory, a
former resident of Marion, spent
Tuesday in Marion. Mr.. Whitener
has many friends here"
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
March FL, 1918

"The people of Nebo High School
district met in mass meeting on
Thursday night to consider the ques-
ton of a $4,000 bond issue for the
purpose of erecting a new and mod
ern school building for Nebo High
school. Talks were made by Supt.
N. F. Steppe, Mr.. H. B. Craven,
principal of the school, and a num-
Der of citizens After a thorough
discussion of the matter it was de-
cided that a more adequate building
should be built as soon as possible,
and that the taxes for school pur-
poses should be raised if the school
at Nebo meets the increased de-
mands that are being made by the
people of the community and of pa
irons of the school, all over the coun-
ty Petitions were signed by the pa
irons present asking for an election
to determine the wishes of the peo-
pie of the district upon the matter.
"The meeting was very enthus-
iastic one. Every one present seemed
to think that the election would be
carried with little or no opposition" +"
"The public school at Woodlawn
closed on last Friday night. The
exercises were very beautiful and
appropriate, reflecting much credit
upon the teacher, Miss ,Sybie Penny,
who has taken great interest in the
school work at Woodlawn the past
year. The children took great pride
and much delight in doing their best
| work in the school this year and in
the preparation of the closing exer-
cises. The people showed by their
high praise of the school that they
are greatly interested in the cause
of education.
| "After the program by the school
Mr.. Marion Good, very progres.
sive and prosperous citizen Of the
community, introduced Supt. M. S
Giles, of the Old Fort Graded school
MIR. Giles spoke of the interest OF
the War Savings Stamps. The people
showed by their applause and in
terest in the war that they are
Marion progress., 1949-02-03

Nebo, March 19-The weather is
so favorable now for gardening that
the people are very busy.
"Mrs. J. Ray Denton of Atlanta
Ga, visited her sister, Mrs. G. D.
Taylor during the week.
"Rev. T. A. Drake attended the
pastors school at Asheville last week.
''Mrs. J. E. Sigmon and daughter,
Georgia, spent the weekend with the
formers daughter, Mrs. R. A. Hemp
hill at the Southern power camps.
"Miss Tracy Sigmon of East Mar
ion spent the weekend with home
folks.
'Miss Lille Lands spent the
weekend with homefolks at Dysarts-
vile.
"Rev. j. A. Fry attended the quar-
terly meeting at Pleasant Hill Satur-
day and Sunday.
miss Iona Goforth, of Marion,
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. G. D. Taylor.
"Mrs. C. H. Hunter spent a few
days last week with her daughter at
Morganton.
"Miss Estelle Wilson was shopping
in Marion Saturday.
81. L. Spratt of Dysartsville was
here on business last week.
"Mrs. G. A. Masters has returned
here as matron Of the dormitory.
81. L. Padgett has returned from
a hospital at Asheville where he
underwent an operation, having his
tonsils removed"
rs. M. Mccall, of Ashford, spent
Saturday in Marion.
"Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Steppe spent
Tuesday in Asheville.
"Mrs. w. C. Gray has accepted a
position with Mccall Bros.
"Misses Jessie and Sue Conley are
visiting relatives near Morganton.
"Mrs. B. S. Lassiter spent the first
of the week with her daughter in
Asheville.
"The Twentieth Club will meet
with Mrs. P. A. Reid Friday after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
Crank Holler, Of Camp Sewer,
Greenville, S. c., spent the week
with homefolks here.
"Mr. and Mrs. A. c.. Hewitt, of
Hickory, visited relatives and friends
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Boys will be boys" they say.
But we're sure you'll agree they'll be bet
ter, friendlier, happier boys if they're in the
ranks of the Boy Scouts of America. For 80
years, the Boy Scouts have made increasing
contribution to better America through a
wellplanned, up-to-date program to meet
boys interests.
It's program of adventure that appeals to
every boy, when he knows about it. And there's
the rub.
Many boy of IL or over still needs to be in
formed Of the exciting activities of Scouting.
Many parent needs to discover the values of
scouting for his boy. Many an adult needs to
find out the enjoyment to be derived from help
ing boys find themselves through Scouting
Many a civic institution should look into the
merits and advantages of sponsoring a Troop
of Boy Scouts.
For these reasons we're taking the oppor-
tunity-during Boy Scout Week, Feb. 6-12 to
fulfill obligation as an informaton-med-
ium by reminding you of your responsibility to
the boys of America-the Men of Tomorrow
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
RELIGION IS TAUGHT IN MANY WAYS

Mot IonQ ago an English sch001master@a
veteran in that high service, was asked:
''Where in your timetable do you teach re-
ligion?" He replied
eve teach it in arithmetic by accuracy. we
teach it in language by learning to say what
we mean. We teach it in history by humanity.
We teach it in geography by breadths OF mlnd.
We teach it on the playground by fair play.
We teach II in kindness to animals, by cour-
tesy to servants, by good manners to one an
other and by truthfulness in all things. We
teach it bv showing the children that we, their
elders are their friends and not their enemes.
J. P. Jacks in The Indiana Freemason,
Marion progress., 1949-02-03
e during the week.

here during the week.
"Mrs. NJ. F. Kirby and daughter,
Miss Mary, Of Charlotte, are visiting
the formers daughter, Mrs. w. K
M. Gilkey.
"W. J. Atwell, Of Memphis, Tenn,
succeeds his father, W. C. Atwell,
deceased, as superintendent of the
Marion Light & Power company. Mr..
Atwell has held a position as elee-
trician for the Southern Railway
for several years and has had wide
experience in the business. Mr.. At
well arrived Monday morning and
has assumed the duties of his new
position"
Marion progress., 1949-02-03

This is the time of year for the residents of
Mcdowell County to make their plans to beau
tify their home surroundings Beautifying YOUR
home will help beautify Mcdowell County.
Marion progress., 1949-02-03

Words have different meanings to different
ears, so be careful how you use them.
Marion progress., 1949-02-03

Many a non-profit organization is run bv
somebody for the profit they make out of it.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1949-11-24

POCIENE Emilia, pusamze, mi
re rugsejo 13 d., Chicago, Iii
(Taurages ap.). Amerikoj is
gyveno 80 metu.
PETKUNIS Petras, pusamzis,
mire rugsejo 10 d., Chicago,
Ill. (Panevezio ap., Troskunu
par, Lidziu km.) Amerikoj
isgyveno 36 metus.
JASNAUSKAS Mykolas, II M,
mire rugsejo Is d., Chicago,
Ill. (Panevezio ap., Naujamies-
clio par, Puoriu km.) Ameri-
koj isgyveno 55 m.
GEDRIKAS Kazimieras, pus-
amzis, mire rugsejo 16 d.,
Chicago, III. (siauliu ap., Pa
svitinio par, Nociunu km.).
Amerikoj isgyveno 45 metus.
TAMAsAUSKAS Vincentas mi
re rugsejo II d., Chicago, Ill.
(siauliq ap). Amerikoj is
gyveno 35 metus.
MOLIS Jonas, pusamzis, mire
rugpiucio 90 d., Chicago, Ill.
(Telsiu ap., Nevarenu pr, Skau-
dueiu km.) Amerikoj isgy-
veno 40 metu.
DARGIENE Ursule (Rakauskai-
te), seno amz., mire rugpiu-
clio % d., Chicago, Ill. (siau-
liu ap., Kruopiu par.) Ameri-
koj isgyveno As metus. II
SANDARGIENE Ona (Rutkaus-
kaite), seno amz., mire rug
piucio % d., Chicago, Ill. (Vil-
kaviskio ap., Pajevonio par,
Budvieciu km.) Amerikoj is
gyveno 81 metus.
MARTINKIENE Mare (Tru-
chinskaite), 46 metu, mire
rugpiucio 26 d., Chicago, Ill.
(Panevezio ap., Joniskelio p.)
TREONIS Feliksas, SO metu,
mire rugsejo Is d., Chicago,
Ill. Gimes Oglesby, III.
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clio men,, Pittsburgh, Pa.
sALAVEJUS Rapolas, 90 metu,
mire rugpiucio &c d., So. Bos-
ton, Mass.
LIAUDANSKIENE Magdalena,
81 M, mire rugpiucio 26 d.,
So. Boston, Mass.
BARASEVICIUS Jonas A., 81
m., mire rugpiucio 20 d., So
Boston, Mass.
BROGIENE Terese NJ. mire
rugsejo 5 d., Waterbury Conn,
NEMURIENE Ona, virs 70 M,
mire rugsejo A d., Baltimore,
Md.
KENGRYS Juozas, 60 metQ, mi
re rugpiucio men, Dorches-
ter, Mass.
ATKOCAITIS Viktoras, "A M,
mire rugpiucio "a d., Worces-
ter, Mass.
TIsKUS Antanas, IS metu, mi
re rugsejo men,, Oakland
Calf.
JONELAITIS Jonas, n1ire' rug
sejo 2 d., Pittsburgh, Pa.
DRAUGELIENE Antanina, 69
metu, mire rugpiucio 10 d.,
'Minersville, Pa. (Vilniaus r.)
MOREIKIENE Magdalena, sc
m, mire rugpiucio Z d., Car
negie, Pa. (Suvalku red, Al
vito par.). Amerikoj isgyv. 60
metu.
LAZAUSKIENE Josephine, AZ
metq., mire rugsejo 6 d., Chi
cago, Ill. Gimus Kenosha, Wis.
.LIMIENE Antanina (Juskaite)
pusamze, mire rugsejo 6 d.,
Chicago, Ill. (Raseiniu ap.,
Erzvilko par, Pikeliu km.)
PETRULIS Boleslovas, 81 M,
mire rugsejo II d., Chicago,
Ill. (Panevezio ap., Traupio
par, Balaliu km.) Amerikoj
isgyveno 25 metus.
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MIRE 2O,8OO LIETUVlU

NJ km.) Amerikoj isgyveno
81 metus.
KALASINSKAS Jonas, 68 metu,
mire rugpiucio 18 d., Mon
treal, Canada.
RACKUS Pranas, "a metq, mire
rugpiucio 80 d., New York.
GUDONIENE Margaret, 63 M,
mire rugsejo 5 d., Brooklyn,
N. Y.
MILKAVICIENE Mikalina, mire
rugsejo 6 d., Maspeth, N. Y.
CIESTIENE Tekle, Sc M, mire
rugsejo 6 d., Brooklyn, NY.
MARKSAITIS Juozapas, pus-
amzis, mire rugpiucio 81 d.,
Chicago, Ill. (Raseiniu ap.,
Skirsnemunes miest.). Ame-
rikoj isgyveno 40 metu.
BOKAS Pranas mire rugpiucio
men,, Hartford, Conn.
BAUKUS Antanas S. mire rug
piucio men,, Manchester, Conn.
RIsKIENE Marijona, seno am
ziaus, mire rugpiucio 6 d.,
New Haven, Conn.
MYKOLAITIS Stanislovas 100
metu, mire rugpiueio men.
Newark, N. j.
MANISKAS Antanas mire rug
piucio 25 d., Luzerne, Pa.
ALANSKIS Jurgis mire rug
piucio 27 d., Inkerman, Pa.
KUPSTAS Juozas mire rugpiu-
clio 27 d., Kingston. Pa.
NAVICKJENE Karolina mire
rugpiucio M, Pittsburgh, Pa.
BUCIUS Steponas mire rugpiu-
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1949-11-24

Lapkricio % d., laivu Genera
McRay" New Yorko uosta at
vyksta Sic lietuviai tremtiniai:
Alminas Kazys, Kazys, Henrietta =
E. Hartford, Conn.
Andriusis Juozas Maspeth, IL
Apanavicius Jurgis, Marija, Elvy
ra, Raimundas Bayonne, N. J.
Banevicius Grazina, Edvardas =
Castana, Iowa.
Barulis Albinas - Brockton, Mass
Bernotas Justinas, Emilia = Phi.
ladelphia, Pa.
Bitneris Meta - Baltimore, Md.
Buragaite Ona = New Britain, Conn
Bitautiene Juze = Orange, Mass.
Didzbaliene Agniete Harrison
N. j.
Dimbelis Bronius, Jadvyga - Web.
ster, N. Y.
Domeikaite Stefanija Brooklyn
N. Y.
Elisonas Saulius, Grazina - Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Endrijaitis Andrius, Ona, Herber-
tas = E. st. Louis, Ill.
Gedvila Sofia, Gabrielis Chica-
go, Ind
Genys Bronius, Emilia, = Racine,
Wis.
Girnius Vaclovas - Hyde Park, Mass.
Grigaitis Jonas, Monika = Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Jagminas Romualda, Margarita, Ro-
mualdas = Auburn, Maine.
Januskevieius Antonija, Grazina, Lilo
retta = Sioux, Iowa.
Jasinevicius Juozas - Philad., Pa.
Jasinskiene Maria = New York, NY
Incys Vaclovas - Brooklyn, NY.
Kananavicius Juozas = Philad., Pa.
Kantakevicius Alfonsas, Martina =
Bronx, N. Y.
Klevecka Petras - Philad., Pa.
Klimkevicius Juozas E. Norwalk,
Conn.
Kristopavicius Adele = Philad., Pa.
Lenortavicius Ona Chicago, Ill.
Mazelis Petras Cleveland, Ohio.
Mazonas Kazys, Liucina, Kazys =
Cleveland, Ohio.
Navickas Kazys, Valerija = E. Chi
cago, Ind.
Paovys Jonas - Plattsburg, NY.
Peschal Anna - Grand Rapids, Mich.
Radzevicius Jonas Bloomfield
Hill, Mich.
Ragauskas Zigmas Worcester,
Mass. a.
Reinartas Julijonas = Detroit, Mich.
Rygelis Juozas = Brooklyn, NY.
Salatka Viktoras, Anele, Eugenija,
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NAUJAUSI NAUJAkURlAI

Juozas = Buffalo, N. Y.
Savickas Martynas Trenton, NJ
Savokaitis Jurgis, Adele, Zena, Al
dona Baltimore, Md.
Sukadelskas Vincas, Elena - Chica
Sitkauskas Juozas, Magdalena, Wy
tents Norwood, Mass.
Sragauskas Kazys - Coppertown
N. Y.
Starka Jonas, Veronika, Danute :
Philadelphia, Pa.
starelis Kazys, Maria, Ausra, AL
girdas - Otsego, Mich.
Stanevicius valerija, Gerda, Nata
liza, Henrikas = Chicago, Ill.
Stanis Pranas, Eugenija = Chicago
Ill.
Tamulis Jonas = Chicago, Ill.
Taskus Petras - S. Boston, Mass
Traska Aleksandras L Torrington
Conn. ;''S..3
Turenka Maria - Chicago, Ill.
Vaisvilaite Elzbieta = Swift, Min
Veisaite Bronislava - Philad. Pa.
Viliusis Antanas, Sofia = Brooklyn
N. Y.
zemaitis Juozas, Milda, Leonas, Mil
da Indianapolis, Ind.
zukauskas Izidorius, Ona, Aldona =
Naugatuck, Conn.
Gudaitis Kristupas, Elze, Aldona -
Chicago, Ill.
SIM. lapkricio 81 d., laivu ma
rineI Jumper" is Italijos i New Yorka
atvyko Sic lietuviai tremtiiniai:
Asevicius Juozas = Waterbury, Conn.
Burzdzius Bronius = Detroit, Mich.
Gineitis Kazys = Chicago, Ill.
Gaidis Petras =. Brockton, Mass.
Janulevicius Teofilius, Albina, Pet
ras = Hartford, Conn.
Kausaite Kazimiera = Park Ridge,
Ill.
Narscius Kazys - Detroit, Mich. 4
Puksrys Romanas Kennebunkport,
Ma.
Tallat-Kelpsa Eduardas, Ernesta, Flo.
rian - Chicago, III.
Uzensienis Bronius Chicago, Ill.
Vaskys Petras - Philadelphia, Pa.
Gedvila Petras - Great Falls, Mont.
Franciskus - Great Falls,
Mont.
Slapsys Edward = Chicago, Ill.
DIRVA - vienatinis Lietu..
viii laikrastis Ohio valstijoje