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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1937 PAGE SIX THE DAILY N0TE3, OAHONSBUEQ, FA. TOLUMNIST'S WIFE RECOVERS SOU and wife. Mrs. Watson named one of her daughters Gloria because Miss Swanson in her spare time would come over and take care of Judges for Flower Show September 10 Announced Houston dens; third, six glad bulbs, H. J.

Bails. SECTION HOUSE PLANT Class 33 Best house-plant; first, evergreen, W. W. Long; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, six glad bulbs, H. J.

Bails. Class 34 Most unusual house-plant; first, evergreen, W. W. Long; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, six glad bulbs, H. J.

Bails. SECTION 0, BERRIED SHRUBS Class 35 Arrangement of ber-ried-shrubs; first, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, six glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen. Artistic lower Arrangement Class 36 Most effective in metal container; first, evergreen, W.

W. Long; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, six glads, H. J. Bails. Class 37 Most effective in glass container; first, evergreen, W.

W. Long; second, dahlia, B. F. Skill-en; third, rose bush, Murdoch's. Class 38 Most effective in pottery container; first, evergreen, Bon Ton, Flower Shop; second, dahlia, B.

F. Skiilen; third, order perennials, W. W. Long. tainer; first, 12 glad bulbs, H.

J. Bails; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. Pompom Zinnias Class 17 Arrangement in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; second, uauiia bmu, VV.

j. Gowern; third, rose bush, Murdoch's. Quilled or Crested Zinnias Class 18 Arrangement in container; first 12 glad bulbs, B. F. buiiitn ieconu, iae Duu, Murdoch's; third, dahlia bulb, Vernon Gardens.

Scabiosa Zinnia Class 19 Arrangement in container; first, 12 giad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; second, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, dahlia, Vernon Gardens. SECTION MARIGOLDS (Large) I i I I Hollywood Film Shop HOLLYWOOD OLE) Almost as long as movies have been produced in Hollywood there have been Watson children acting in them. The latest report on the Watson family discloses twe of the nine children have deserted the movie fold.

Coy Watson, now 24haa given up acting to become a newspaper photographer, while Vivian, 22, answered the call of romance and gave up her career to become a housewife. However, Gloria, aged 20, Louise, 17, Henry, 15, Billy, 13, Delmar, 11, Gary, and Bobby, 6, are carrying cn the family tradition under the guidance of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Watson, Sr. The parents no longer do any acting themselves.

They are kept too busy watching their children on the sets. For a time they had three working at one time at 20th Cen-tury-Fcx studio. Billy and Bobby both were cast in scenes for "In Old Chicago," while at the same time Delmar was busy with Shirley Temple in "Heidi." Papa Watson had to keep chasing from one set to another to look after the three youngsters while Mama Watson was herding her other children arcund at other studios. Unlike other film folk, the Wat-; son3 did not move in on the movies the movies moved in on them. Back in the early days of pictures, the Watsons built a home in nearby Edendale, Col.

William Selig built a studic near their home, and a short time later Mack Sennett moved his lot to the same location. Because Mr. and Mrs. Watson worked in the studios, directors did not. hesitate to send for one of the "Watson kids" whenever a child was needed fcr a scene.

Across the street from the Watsons at that time lived a couple of struggling players Wallace Beery and Gloria Swanson, then husband Class 20 Specimen bloom In con' first 12 glad bulbfJ gkUlen; 8ec0nd, dahlia, W. J. Cow- of 0 Li i i in) Missionary Soceitjr Feted. Mrs. Donald McBride of Pike street, Moninger, entertained members of the Woman's Missionary society of First Methodist Episcopal church at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

William P. Welsh at Mill Seat. The meeting which was the opening session for the fall and winter program of new work was held on the lawn of the Welsh home. i During the business session which was conducted by the president, two new members were added to the membership roll: Mrs. Alan Lee and Mrs.

William Thomas. Mrs. McBride assisted by her two daughters, Mrs. Welsh and Mrs. Lloyd Kerr of Canonsburg, served a two-course luncheon, on the table which was spread in the open, with covers being laid for 12.

Entertains Schoolmates Evelyn Wilson a group of schoolmates at a weiner roast last evening at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Wilson, Pike street, Moninger. Games and contests were enjoyed by the guests numbering 10.

The group gathered around the large bonfire and roasted wieners and niarshmallows for the lunch, serving of which concluded the evening's activities. HOUSTON PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bartram of East Grant street are visiting a few days at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr.

and Mrs. C. L. Willis of Winston Salem, N. C.

Their daughter Jane is spending the weekend at the home of her friend, Lois Rossell, Canonsburg, R. D. Mrs. John Speicher of Fourth street, Moninger, left today for a week-end and holiday vacation at the home of her brother-in-law, Nick Speicher and family of Car-rick, Pittsburgh. Mrs.

Olive Martin and daughter, Dorothy of McConnells Mills, and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Moore and Mr. Moore's' mother, Mrs. Thomas Moore of Cross Roads church section, left this morning for a few days vacation to be spent at Niagara, N.

and other points of in- tti col jii mat, iv.miij'. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Paxton of Chartiers township, attended the Ohio State Fair at Columbus a few days this week.

Marion, little daughter of Mr. and F. M. Hunt, of Third street, has been confined to bed the past week by reason of ah attack of summer influenza. She is reported to be improving satisfac-torily.

The Houston public school and Chartiers township schools will be closed Monday to observe Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. John Cumer of McConnells Mills, and the former's mother Mrs. Joseph Cumer, of Export, are visiting over the weekend with relatives in Warren, 0.

The Poole's Toggery shop team defeated the Westland team in a mushball game played last night on th Heouston field, the score being to 3. Another game is scheduled lor next Thursday evening with Midland on the Midland field. FIREMEN WATCH WHILE 2 FARM BUILDINGS BURN Mrs. pww Pearua with sob an attorney Mrs. Dwv Pearson, wife zi tike well-knovn Waahington columnist, is pictured with her son, Tyler Abel, 5, and her attorney in London following recovery of the boy from her former husband, George Abel, on the Isle of Sark.

Abel, who has custody of the boy for six weeks a year only, had taken the lad to England. The Pearsons obtained an injunction restraining Abel from annoying or molesting Mrs. Pearson until she sailed. Central Pres i the children. Another who lived nearby and visited the Watson chil-dien was Louise Fazenda, after I whom 17-year-old.

Louise is named. No longer do assistant directors rush around to the house on a moment's notice and grab the first child in sight when one is needed, but every casting effice in Holly- wood thinks of the Watson family whenever children are required. Read the elassinea aaB looking for bargains. when -NOTICE- Store Closed Tuesday, Sept. 7th on account of JEWISH HOLIDAY.

pWMARK'S 61 W. Pike St, Canonsburg 132 W. Chestnut St, Washington TEACHERS VOTE FOR OLARK R. TILTON Who has cooperated with you in your work, for over 30 years. FOK Recorder of Deeds Swond name on ballot At Democratic Primray, Sept, 11, Advertising) 111 Ml VETERAN A Vote FOR Considine Is A Vote For Better Government CANDIDATE JUSTICE BUTLER third, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens.

Class 21 Arrangement in container; first, 11.00 order, Henry A. Dreer; second, roee hush, Murdoch's; third, daulia bulb, Vernon Gardens. Dwarf Marigolds Class 22 Arrangement in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; eecond, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, dahlia, Vernon Gardens.

SECTION ASTERS (Single) Class 23 Arrangement in container; first, rose bush, Murdoch's; second, danlia, W. J. Gowern; third, six glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen.

Class 24 Arrangement in contained (double); first, rose bush, Murdoch'; second, dahlia, W. J. Gowern; third, six glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen.

Class 25 Most unusual asters; Erst, evergreen, W. W. Long; second, dahlia, W. J. Gowern.

third, six glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen. SECTION SCABIOSA Class 26 Vase or bowl arrangement; first, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens second, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, six glad bulbs, II. J.

Bails. SECTION II, SNAPDRAGONS Class 27 Vase or bowl arrangement; firiit, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens; second, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, six glad bulbs, II. J. Bails. SECTION 1, CALEN1U LA, Class 28 Vase or bowl arrangement; first, rose bush, Murdoch's; second, dahlia, W.

J. Gowern; third, six glad bulbs. H. J. Bails.

SECTION PETl'NIAS Class 29 Arrangement in container; first, rose bush, Murdoch's; second, six glad bulbs, H. J. Bails; third, dahlia, W. J. Gowern.

SECTION COSMOS Class 30 Arrangement in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; second, dahlia, W. J. Gowern; third, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens.

SECTION NASTURTIUMS Class 31 Arrangement in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; second, dahlia, Vernon Gardens; third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. SECTION SUCCULENTS Class 32 Collection of succulents; firt, evergreen, W. W.

Long; second, dahlia, Vernon Gar- CRANE HOUSTON MAGNESIA WATER Leave Orders ai JAS. P. HOUSTON 121 If. Jefferson Are. PHOIfE S8 or Watch the Ads in Thw Newspaper for Your Bargains! (Political LA LLJ Washington and Mon-ongahela Women Selected to Judge Exhibits Judges for Canonsburg's third annual flower show to be held Friday afternoon and evening, September 10, are announced today.

They sre Mrs. William Warrick and Mrs. Lawrence Stewart, Washington; Mrs. R. L.

Munce, Hill church vicinity; and Mrs. Ethel Hays, Mon-ongahela. The flower show committee feels that competent judges have been selected for judging exhibits, as all have taken the course in flower judging at the Garden 1 Center, either in Pittsburgh or New York. Mrs. Munce and Mrs.

Hays will judge the Junior exhibits, and will assist the other two judges in mak- ing awards in other departments, In order that prospective hibitors may give further study to uiu. eludes donors and prizes for the me ciassincauon nsi wmcn in- various classes, the entire list is reproduced today. Classification List Given SECTION ROSES Class 1 Single epecimen in vase; first prize, evergreen, donated by W. W. Long; second, six glad bulbs, Vernon Gardens; third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens.

Class 2 Three blooms in vase (oip variety) first prize, ever-fireen, W. W. Long second, six glod bulbs, Vernon Gardens; third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. Class 3 Arrangement in container; first prize, evergreen, W. W.

Long; second, six glad bulbs, B. F. Skiilen; third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. SECTION DAHLIAS Class 4 Specimen bloom in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, Vernon Gardens; second, Rose bush, Murdoch's; third, order for perennials, W. W.

Long. Class 5 Three of one variety in container; first, twelve glad bulbs, W. E. Zuver; second, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, order for annuals, H. B.

Thompson. Class 6 Vase arrangement; first, 12 glad bulbs, W. E. Zuver; recond, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, six daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny. Cactus Class 7 Specimen bloom in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, W. E. Zuver; second, rose bush, Murdoch's; third, six daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny. Class 8 Three of one variety in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, J. M. Frye; second, delphinium, Vernon Gardens; third, six tulip bulbs, W. M.

Denny. Class 9 Vase arrangement; first, 12 glad bulbs, J. M. Frye; second, delphinium, Vernon Gardens; thjrd, six tulip bulbs, W. M.

Denny. Pompoms Class 10 Arrangement in container; first 12 glad bulbs, J. M. Frye; second, delphinium, Vernon Gardens; third, six daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny. Dwarf Hybrid Class 11 Arrangement in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, W. E. Zuver; second, delphinium, Vernon Gardens; third, six daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny. SECTION GLADIOLAS Class 12 Best specimen in container; first, six tulip bulbs, Wr. M. Denny; second, dahla bulb, .1. Gowern; third, six daffodil bulbs, W.

M. Denny. Class 13 Three of one kind in container; first, rose bush, Murdoch's; second, dahlia bulb, W. J. Gowern; third, six tulip bulbs, W.

M. Denny. Class 14 Arrangement in container; first, evergreen, W. W. Long; second, order for perennials, W.

W. Long; third, six tulip bulbs, W. M. Denny. SECTION ZINNIAS (Largre) Class 15 Best specimen in container; first, 12 glad bulbs, J.

M. Frye; second, dahlia bulb, J. Gowern; third, phlox Augusta, Wayside Gardens. Class 16 Arrangement in con- mm 1 Class 39 Most effective vild Mm? flower exhibit; first, evergreen, Bon Ton Flower Shop; second, dahlia. B.

F. Skiilen; third, order for perennials, W. W. Long. Class 40 Miniature boquet, no dimensions to exceed six inches; first, evergreen, Bon Ton Flower Shop; second, dahlia, B.

F. Skill-en; third, ix glads, H. J. Bails. Class 41 Arrangement of unusual flowers in container; first, evergreen, Bon Ton Flower Shop second, dahlia, B.

F. Skiilen; third, order for perennials, W. W. Long. Class 42 Bowl or vase of mixed flowers; first, evergreen, Bon Ton Flower Shop; second, dahlia, B.

F. Skiilen; third, six glads, H. J. Bails. Class 43 Colonial arrangement of flowers in old fashioned vase; first, evergreen, Bon Ton Flower Shop; second, dahlia, Skiilen; third, six glad bulbs.

B. F. Skiilen. SECTION FOLIAGE Class 44 Arrangement of foliage, no flowers permissable; first, ten daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny; second, dahlia, B. F. Skiilen, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. SECTION EDUCATIONAL Class 45 Anything new, (flower) unusual or rare; first, ten daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny; second, dahlia, B. F. Skiilen third, delphinium, Vernon Gardens. SECTION MISCELLANEOUS Class 46 Luncheon table setting to be displayed on card table furnished by exhibitor; first, $1.00 order, W. Atlee Burpee Company; second, evergreen, W.

W. Long; third, six glad bulbs, B. Skiilen. Class 47 Twin arrangement for mantel; first, ten daffodil bulbs, W. M.

Denny; second, dahlia, B. F. Skiilen; third, delphinium, Vernon JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Grand prize for most awards in Junior Department is 25 glad bulbs. Each of the following entries represent a class in the Junior department: Bowl of pansies; arrangement of (large) zinnias in container; as-rangement of (pompom) zinnias in container; arrangement of (large) marigold in container; arrangement of (dwarf) marigold in container; best gladiolus exhibit; mixed flowers for teacher's desk; anything new (flower) unusual or rare. on -JUfMI (WARDEN) LEO CO IMI WORLD WAR Dr.

Sterling Ruffln, Roy Kilbourn and Justice Butler fTJhTledrStates Supreme Court Justice Pierce Butler, right, one of the conservative members, is pictured with two fishing cronies during vacation at Cape Vincent, N. Y. At the left is Dr. Sterling Ruffln, who was physician to the late President In center is Roy Kilbourn, a -Central Prett THE WORLD'S GOOD NEWS will come to your home every diy through THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR An International Daily Ntvispaftr It records for you the world's elein. eonitruetlve dolngj.

The Monitor does not exploit crime or eenjetlon; neither does It Ignore them, but deals correctively with them. Features for busy men snd aU tho family, including the Weekly Magatine Section. The Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street, Boston, Massachusetts Please enter my subscription to The Christian Science Monitor for period of 1 year 19.00 months $4.50 3 months 13.25 1 month 75e Wednesday Issue, including Magailae Section: 1 year 6 Issues 25e ON VACATION to William Boyd MeNary, who died about 10 years ago. She was an active member of the Mt. Prospect United Presbyterian church, and also of the Missionary society of the church, and was active as long as her health permitted.

Surviving are tour children, Mary Ii. MeNary, at home; Mrs. William Hammond, New Concord, Robert B. MeNary, Eighty-Four, R. and Charles T.

MeNary, Wilmerding; one brother, William G. Herron, Washington, R. D. two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie R.

Munce, Washington. It. and Mrs. William MeNary, Eighty-Four, R. and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 6, at 2 p. in the Mt. Prospect United Presbyterian church, in charge of the Rev. C. N.

Ferguson. Burial will be in Oak Spring cemetery. The body was taken to the'lat home this morning from the Hin-ton funeral home. Friends may view the body there. Cat Adopts Skunk SHAMROCK, iTex.

(U.E)-Bobby, a female cat owned by E. H. Pri-vett, farmer living near here, has a taste for the bizarre. When Priyett's sons- brought home four young skunks whose mother had been killed, Bobby promptly adopted them. AND SERVICE, DEMOCRAT FOK WMHF Ml Camp of Mt.

Lcmauon. Serapiu said the buildings were covered by insurance, but the machinery-valued at about $1,000 and the grain 15 tons- of hay, 7 acres of oats, and 6 acres of wheat were a total loss. Hundreds Watch Fire Fortunately the livestock out in pasture so that none of it was The machinery destroyed included a grain and a corn drill, a binder, a cultivator, a mowing machine, and a wagon. A large part of.it was just-newly-purchased, the farmer said. The fire was visible for several miles around, the.

buildings being located near the top of a hill. Hundreds of people in the vicinity watched the blaze until well after midnight WELL-KNOWN NORTH STRABANE WOMAN DIES AT HER HOME Following an illnesa of 13 months, Mrs, Jennie M. MeNary, 67, widow of William Boyd MeNary, died last night at her home in North Strabane township, near Thomas. She had been seriously ill for the past week. A daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Hcrron, she was born January 8, 1861, and had been a resident of the North Strabane township district all her life. She was married WASHINGTON COUNTY Name Stmpi Cpj (o) 12) FOR ma Cars Block Approach of Equipment to Serapin Property While firemen from two companies watched, unable to check the blaze that razed to the ground a barn and tool shed on the Walter Serapin farm near the Orr car stop between Donaldson's Crossroads and Thompsonville, between $3,000 and $5,000 worth of grain, machinery, and property went up in smoke late last night. Serapin, who had just retired for the night, discovered the blaze shortly after 11 o'clock when he saw a light ill the bam. The tire started in the silo where his newly-harvested crop of wheat and oats was stored.

It started, apparently, from spontaneous combustion. Cars Block Road' By the time the Finleyville and Pleasant Valley fire companies arrived both the barn and tool shed were on tire. Cars, owned by persons in the vicinity who had come to see the blaze, were jammed into the roadway leading to live farm, making it impossible for the trucks to get close enough to light the flames. An attempt was made to move the automobiles but they were parked so closely that it was an impossible task. As a result the score of tircnien were helpless and could only stand and watch as the two buildings burned to Ibc ground.

Warning: to This morning John L. Daviot, president of the Pleasant Valley company, issued a warning that situations in the future will not be tolerated. "At future tires the license number of any car that blocks the approach of I ho lire equipment will be turned in aud the owner will bo prosecuted. There is no excuse for mien parking and it is forbidden by law." The farm is owned bjp Frank QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE ON MY RECORD I STAND Campaign Manupcr of Washington County Campaign Manuger for Roosevelt 193 Campaign for State Treasurer Hush Campaign Manager for State Auditor Koberts World War Veteran 3lember of the American Legion Member of Labor and Fair to All As Warden of Washington County Prison Associated with County Courts Associated with Prison Board Associated wild Sheriff's Office Associated with State Prison Welfare Associated with State Police Associated with Federal Prison Agents Associated with I nited Stales F. H.

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'GOOD SERVICE IS NO ACCIDENT" We offer the finest Eadlo Repair Serrlce In the Trl-Stat District 6 Worth of Real Radio $0 Cfl ri Service Costs You Only TfinUU Parti All work done by practical radio mechanics folly guaranteed. Consult as before baying new tabes. Ross Indopondont Oil Co; WM. MARSHMAlf, Radio Dept. Phone 2(00 Washington, Penna.

This serrlce Is also available through your nearest Amoco Dealer or Authorlied Wlllard Senlce Station. A Full Knowledge of the Duties of the Office Of Sheriff Efficient and Economical Successful Operation of Prison Farm Qualified and Honest. Primaries, Tuesday, September 14, 1937 1 'J Sm DELCO RADIO tALE.

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