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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Work Completed
In Filling In of
Traction Tracks

The work of filing in the tracks Of
the old interurban line through Lon
don between the rails and the paving
with stone and tar has been completed
by the state highway department, the
tracks traversing North Main, East
High and Elm streets, all state high
ways.
North Main and East High are now
parts of the National pike detour thru
London, and Elm street is part of
u. S. Route AZ.
The work is expected to eliminate
much Of the traffic hazard which has
faced all drivers since the traction
line was abandoned.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Coon Hunters To
Hold Field Trial
Sunday, July 10

The Madison County Coon Hunters
association will hold field trial at
the Monroe Bidwell farm, IL miles
north of London on U. S. Route AZ,
near Gillivan on next Sunday after
noon, July 10, starting at 12:3o
o'clock.
A special attraction will be offered
in a lion chase to be staged at the
farm, the trained lion of Wick Leon
ard of Plain City, having been secured
for the event.
The public is invited to attend the
affair.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
London Scout
Wins Swim Meet
EAGLE SCOUT THOMAS SLAT-
Terry, TROOP 1872, TAKES FIRST
PLACE IN SWIMMING CON-
TEST AT BRUSH LAKE

Swimming 100 yards, so yards and
under water for distance, Eagle
Scout Thomas Slattery of Troop 102,
London, won first place against all
contenders in the races staged at
Brush Lake, near Woodstock, during
the July 4th celebration.
In the contest for diving, compet-
ing against champion diver from
Columbus, Scout Slattery placed sec
ond. The swan, jack-knife and an
original dive were required.
A big crowd attended the celebra-
tion at the lake, many persons from
London being present.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Paroled Prisoner
Back at Prison
Farm Here Today

Walter Mayer, of Cleveland, who
was paroled from the London Prison
Farm June II, was returned to the in
stitution here after he was arrested in
the Newark railroad yards by B. &
o. detectives.
Mayer said that merchandise found
in his possession had been taken by
him from store near the Union Sta
tion in Columbus.
After being questioned by Otto
Kaffits and Al Gaulke, Columbus de-
tectives, Mayer confessed that he took
the loot from the Majestic confection-
ery store in Newark.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
CLUB TOTALS
BREAK RECORD
4-H CLUB ENROLMENT OF 445
IN MADISON COUNTY HIGH
EST IN HISTORY, CLUB
AGENT REPORTS
TWENTY ONE PROJECTS BEING
CARRIED BY BOYS AND GIRLS
NEW CLUBS ORGANIZED
IN SIX TOWNSHIPS

Four-H club enrolment in Madison
county has increased IT percent in
Madison county over last year, ac-
cording to Lyman F. Baker, county
club agent
A total of 4l5 projects are being
carried by boys and girls, 25 more
then the highest enrolment ever at
tanned in the county. There were 420
boys and girls enrolled in the Al club
in 1890 when the county had two ex-
tension agents.
Thirty-seven All clubs are organ
ized in the county with 45 leaders.
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Legion Auxiliary
To Bake Cookies
For Boys in Camp

The Auxiliary unit of Madison Post
No. los, American Legion, has pledg-
ed twenty-five dozen cookies to be sent
to the Citizens Military training camp
at TT. Thomas, Kentucky.
All members are asked to contribute
and call either Mrs. Hugh McCord,
Mrs. Elijah Harden, who are chair
men of the cookie committee.
Cookies must be sent to the Legion
room in the armory not later than
July 8 as they are to be mailed to
the camp on July 9.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
London Pharmacy
Installs New
Soda Fountain

Chester E. Swope, proprietor of the
London Pharmacy on the corner OF the
public square, has just completed the
installation of new soda fountain
and equipment.
The fountain is the latest type put
out by the Liquid Carbonic company
and harmonizes with the many recent
improvements and changes made at
the pharmacy by the new owner
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
White Pledges To
Support Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic
presidential nominee, will receive the
support of Ohio's favorite son candi-
date for the nomination, Governor
George White.
Returning to his office at Columbus
after week at the Chicago conven-
tion which nominated Governor Roose-
welt, Governor White said that the
Roosevelt Garner combination would
receive his whole-hearted support.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Scouts, Scouters
To Visit Camp
HIKE AND OUTDOOR PROGRAM
FOR MADISON co. SCOUTS
ARRANGED FOR CAMP
LAZARUS JULY 9

G. A. Holton, of London, district
Boy Scout executive, has announced
that Scouts and Scouters Of Madison
county will participate in district
auto trip to Camp Lazarus on Satur-
day, July 8.
The Scouts will enjoy a hike and
treasure hunt on the camp reservation
followed by a swim and a period of
games. Supper will be cooked at the
camp.
The time for arrival at Camp Laz-
arus has been set for 2:30 p. m.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Legion Post To
Meet Wednesday
MADISON POST TO NAME DELE
GATES TO STATE CONVEN-
TION WHICH WILL BE
HELD IN TOLEDO

The regular meeting of Madison
Post No. 105, American Legion, will
be held Wednesday night, July 6, at
1880 o'clock.
All members are being urged to be
present as the regular delegates from
the post will be elected to attend the
department convention to be held in
Toledo in August.
The membership is also being urged
to cooperate in the jubilee week and
celebration now under way here.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Exhibition Game
Here Next Monday

The Springfield Fire Department
recreation baseball team, one of the
leading softball outfits in the SPRING
field city league, will play an exhibit
ton game with the Madison County
Auto company team of the London
league at the local athletic field on
next Monday, July IL, at $50 p. m.
No admission is charged and big
crowd is expected to see the game.
The Madison county team won the
first half season play in the local
league.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
McMillen Places
In Money Tuesday

Doc McMillen, London, took fourth
money with Frederick Mckinney in
the 2:16 trot at North Randall, Cleve-
land, Tuesday, placing 6, 3, 5.
In the mile and eighth dash, handi-
cap trot, McMillen took fourth place
with Peter Cowl, the event being only
one heat.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
DIES AT COLUMBUS

Howard d. Manington, ga, who
formerly conducted printing shop at
Mechanicsburg, and who conducted
the "front porch" campaign Of the
late President Warren G. Harding, at
Marion, died Monday at his home in
Columbus.
Mr. Manington was widely known
in Ohio politics and also at one time
conducted a newspaper at Urbana.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
LONDON YOUTH HURT

Phillip Speasmaker, jr., of London,
suffered forehead laeeration Sun
day, when he fell from an auto near
the home of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Miller Clark, West Jeffer-
son. He was treated at the Emergen-
cy hospital in that place.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Two Recreation
Games This Week

Two games are on the schedule
for the recreation baseball league
play this week, as follows:
July 6, Stews Used Cars VS.. Lon
don Prison Farm.
July 7, Madison County Auto VS..
Shamrocks.
On July 5, the Sark & Plum team
defeated the Eagles, 6 to /.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
MRS REA CHENOWETH
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Rea Chenoweth, of London,
returned to her home here on Satur-
day afternoon from Mt. Carmel hos
pital Columbus, where she underwent
a major operation three weeks ago.
Her condition is reported as favor
able.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Birth Announced.

Mr. and Mrs. Millard Allender, Of
South Vienna, announce the birth of
an eight-pound daughter, Edna Jane,
June %, at their home.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
SELLS COAL BUSINESS;
TO CONTINUE TO SELL
ICE IN LONDON

Mrs. o. d. Call has disposed of her
coal business to H. A. Parrish, Of
South Vienna, but will retain her ice
business, she announced today.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
MOVE TO OXFORD

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Woosley moved
today to Oxford, where they have
opened a SC to S5 store on the main
street of the city.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Burned by Cracker

Jack Kleder, son of Donald Kleder,
was severely burned by a firecracker
Monday, while celebrating the Fourth.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Home From Hospital

Mrs. Bruce ID Lewis and baby
daughter, Linda Ann, have returned
to their home here from Grant hos
pital, Columbus.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
WHATS DC ING

Concert-Manning Choral En-
semble of Prince Georges county
$3.50 p. M, in Hyattsville High
School.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Real Es
tate Board, all day, Alexandria.
Meeting-Society Of Natives, 8
p. m, at Washington Club, Sev'
enteenth and K SITS. N. w.
Meeting-Clan Gregor Society
8 p. M, willard Hotel.
Card Party-Virginia Dare
Council, D. A. r., $50 p. m, 63S
Sixth st. Nv e.
Meeting-Ohio Girls Club, 8
D. M, 1925 Massachusetts, Ave.
Interclub Meeting and Colt
Tournament-Kiwanis Club Of
Washington, afternoon, at Ma
naSSas, Va. ... ...,
Anniversary Party-Police and
Fire Post, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, 8 p. m, in the hall Of the
General Baking Company, Geor'
gia Avenue and v Streets.
Rush Masque Party-Beta Chi
Sorority, XXI Vhapter, 9 p. m, at
Thomas Circle Club.
Rally-SponSored by the Fair.
fax County Democrats Club, eve
ming, in the high school audi.
torium in Herndon, Va.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21

Meeting-Glover Park Citizens
Association, 8 p. M, in Industrial
Home School. 1927 Wisconsin Ave.
Rally-Under auspices of Re.
publican State committee, 8 p. m,
willard Hotel.
Meeting-VasSar Alumnae AS.
sociation, all day, Shoreham Hotel
Dinner-Vassar Alumnae Asso
citation, 7 p. m, Shoreham Hotel.
Meeting-American Racing
Pigeon Association, Z p. m. May.
flower Motel.
Dance-American Racing Pigeon
Association. 10 p. m.,- Mayflower
Hotel.
Meeting-Washington Chapter
of American Society for Steel
Treating, 8 p. m, east lecture hall,
Bureau of Standards.
Dinner-WaShington Chapter OF
American Society for Steel Treat
ing, $50 p. M, Kennedy-Warren.
Convention - National League
of District PoStmasters, all day,
Willard Hotel.
Meeting-Executive board Of Ia
koma Park Women's Club. 8 p.
m, so Whittier Pl., Takoma Park.
Md.
Meeting - Anacostia Citizens
Association, 8 p. m. in Metho-
dist Church Hall, Fourteenth and
u SITS. S. E.
Rally-Young Mems Democratic
Club of Prince Georges county,
8 p. M, in Elmore Power Hall,
at College Park.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
JOURNAL RELIC
IS DONATED

There were the grOves-the
spacious avenues, the beautiful
and sublime scenes, the noble
manSiOn-but, alas! the august
:nhabitant was gone"
The Ulster County Gazette
published January 4, 1900, a copy
Of which is in possession of Capt
Robert Arnold, of Alexandra,
thus describes the house OF
mourning at Mt. Vernon, when
George Washington died.
AS his contribution to the
Washington Bicentennial, Cap.
tain Arnold brings this historical
paper to light--one which has
been handed down to him. His
grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Fer
guson, originally purchased the
paper.
The article describing Wash
ington's death says, in part:
"On Wednesday last, the
mortal part Of Washington the
Great-the Father of His COun.
try and the Friend Of Man, was
confined to the tomb, with
solemn hOnOrs and full pOmp."
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
UNABLE To PAY
F|NE,FREED

Presenting an affidavit 10 the
effect that he was unable to pay
Q fine, Allen w. Marshburn, 81,
who lives in nearby Maryland,
was released on his personal
bond yesterday after he had been
convicted before Traffic Court
Judge Ralph Given on a speed
charge. =.
Marshburn, who was arrested
September IA by Policeman M. G..
Randall. of the Traffic Bureau,
presented the affidavit, signed
before a notary public, showing
that he is paid only $100 per
month and has his parents and
two sisters to support. Court
attaches say this is the first in
stance of such an affidavit
having been filed in the court.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
Examinations Set
For Federal Jobs

The Civil Service Commission
has announced examinations for
the following positions:
Stationary fireman, $1,200-$l,.
800. here, closing date November
/: associate curator (fishes), $3,'
400, National Museum here, clos
ing date November Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17
Brennan
Continues
on Roof
Dancing Lessons Will Be
Taught on Monday
Evenings.

Morrey Brennan, 1.-The Giant Of
jazz" and his orchestra continue
as the feature attraction at the In
diana Roof ballroom.
Among the Brennan personnel are
two comedians, Bob Jackson and
Bob Gardner.
Jackson, who is a drummer,
travelled with his own dance or
chestra and made three shorts for
Warner Brothers before joining
Brennan.
Bob Gardner is an arranger as
well as q pianist.
A new arrangement of an old
tune, "LimehouSe Blues" appears
among the Brennan orchestra's cur
rent offerings. 1t is the work of
Kenneth LIE Bon, Saxophonist.
The ballroom will offer the sec
ond of series of weekly dance in
structionS Monday evening at $3.50.
Ivan Saranoff and Corinne Andre.
dance opponents who are in charge
Of the dance lessons, are concen-
trating their efforts upon teaching
the fundamental principles of the
waltz and fox trot.
Assisting Saranoff and Andre will
be group of twenty dance in
structorS who will personally SUI
pervise each person attending the
dance class.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17

lures plus Carole Lombard in "No
More Orchids" form the double fea-
ture bill now playing at the Indi-
ana theater as pref Christmas Jubi-
lee Hit No. 8.
A complete film record has been
made of the football classic of the
year between Notre Dame and
Southern California for the football
fans. The photographers have
caught many exciting moments in
the game.
mo More Orchids" starring Car
ole Lombard, is a modern drama
taken from serialized story by
Grace Perkins.
Others in the cast are Walter
Connolly, Louise Closer Hale and
Lyle Talbot.
Miss Lombard plays the role of a
beautiful, wealthy girl who falls in
love with a young lawyer. A bank
crisis makes Miss Lombard's father
entirely dependent on her grand
father, who insists that she marry
into royalty.
Both her father and grandmother
are against the prince chosen by
the grandfather and how they make
1T possible for her to marry the law
yer she really loves forms the plot
of the story. mo More Orchids
was directed for Columbia by Wal
ter Lang.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17
Is
Star Of
Big Revue
Rhapsody in Black" Is
Booked for Two DAYS
Here.

When Lew Leslie unfurIs his
Rhapsody in Black" aptly de-
scribed as "a symphony of blue
notes and black rhythm" at Eng
lish's on Friday and Saturday, Dec.
30-31, playgoers will see a new and
original note struck in behalf of the
perennial revue.
The idea that has gone into
Rhapsody in Black" has long fer
mented in the brain of Lew Leslie.
concededly the greatest producer of
Negro entertainment in the Broad
way sector
1t was this same Leslie who start
ed the colored invasion to the Great
White Way Immediately after the
war.
Leslie has since introduced us to
Dixie to Broadway" and his mem
orable editions of "Blackbirds."
Harlem owes much to the adven-
turous spirit of Lew Leslie. He not
only has placed the Negro enter
tainer on a new high plane, but he
has brought to the Negro revue an
inspired imagination that has kept
pace with the steady rise of the
Caucasian counterpart.
Ethel Waters is the star and in
the supporting company are Cecil
Mack'S choir, Blue McAllister, Pike
Davis Continental orchestra and
others.
Rhapsody In Black" has lyrics
and music by George Gershwin,
Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh,
Man Holiner, Alberta Nichols, Ken
Macomber, Cecil Mack and w. C.
Handy. .
Nat N. Dorfman wrote a special
prologue for the show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17

There is a possibility that we will
get 'Showboat" at English's in jan
uary, but the most severe time in
theaterS are the two or thry e weeks
just before Christmas.
Here is a most expensive cast
headed by Helen Morgan, Eva Puck
and Sammy White as the white
leads and large company of Negro
singers and dancers.
I had a splendid opportunity to
study the Helen Morgan method of
putting over song number. Her
strange nervous artistry is magni-
ficently revealed in Bill"
There is no doubt that she is the
greatest artist of her special type
of singing that the stage has today
She is a tremendous personality.
Yes, she still sits on the top Of a
piano while singing her big num-
Der. And she stopped the show cold
when I was present.
Robert Raines also received an
ovation that stopped the show when
he sang "Old Man River"
Never have seen so many chorus
girls, Jubilee singers, Negro dancers
and show girls in one production as
I saw in "Show Boat" And all were
beauty winners.
Well, that was the ziegfeld sys-
tem-just great beauty and vastness,
II
Nielsen Trowhridge, manager Of
the Shubert in Cincinnati, tells ME
that his January and February
bookings includes: Mary Boland in
Face the Music" Blossom Time
and 1.-The Student Prince" Paul
MUM in Counselor at Law Earl
CAROLS "Vanities" and "Of Thee
Sing"
And that is a splendid list of real
attractions.
= q
Was asked the other day what
would make a fine Christmas gift
along music lines" My answer is
tickets for any or all of the remain
ing concerts of Mrs. Nancy Martens
at KeithS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17
Contract Bridge

This Hotpoint premium tends to
bring duplicate closer to rubber
bridge. There is no question but
that it will draw more people into
the bidding-it will put more life
and spirit into the auctioning.
The expert players in the tourna-
ment seemed well pleased with this
new feature. However, it will
change bidding tactics slightly. and
it puts an additional premium on
accurate bidding.
1T is now profitable at times to
4 make what is known as a sac
riice bid against even a leSS-than-
game contract. For example, if vour
opponents have bid three hearts
and you feel sure that they can
make their contract, you know that
they will receive a score of 100
points.
If you are not vulnerable, or if
you are vulnerable and don't be-
lieve that your opponents will dou-
bic, even though you definitely
know that you can not make three
spades, but can make two, i. now
pays you to bid the three spades.
If you go down, your minus score
will be less than 100 points. For
example. if you go down one trick
net vulnerable undoubled, you would
be minus only so points, and your
opponents would be plus only so
points; therefore you would win the
hand by lao points over allowing
them to play the hand at three
hearts.
You can no longer examine a
quilted trick in either rubber play
or tournament play.
1t is only habit that makes a
player wish to look at quilted
trick. Look at the cards before
they are turned-otherwise your OPP
ponents can now call a lead if you
make the mistake Of examining a
Quilted trick after it is turned.
scOpyriThs. i9sz. NEA Service. mol
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17
CHRISTMAS PLAY
ANNOUNCED AT CIVIC

One week from today the Civic
theater of indianapolis will open its
special holiday production, 1.-THE
Birds Christmas Carol" by Kate
Douglas Wiggin.
1t will be presented twice daily
at 2:3O and p. m. for seven days,
beginning with next Saturdays
matinee
This production is being staged
particularly for the benefit of the
less fortunate children and those in
institutions, who, through the gene
rosity of gracious men and women
of the city, will be able to witness
this famous child classic without
charge to them.
Arrangements are also being made
for their transportation to and from
the theater.
"The Birds Christmas Carol is
a story which appeals to children
of all ages. 1t has human interest
and pathos as well as mirth pro-
voking comedy which will make the
children shout with glee.
Popular Civic Theater players have
the leading parts, Sara Lauter is to
have the role of Mrs. Rugg1es, the
mother of the family in the rear
Anna Schwenk Kalleen portrays
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17
NezO EUentS
in Music

On Thursday evening, Dec. %,
Miss Alberta Speicher, teacher of
dramatic art at the Arthur Jordan
Conservatory of Music, will present
the following pupils in recital at the
Odeon, 106 East North street, at 8
o'clock.
Ernestine sutten, Phyllis Smith, Betty
Agan, Sylvia. Madiel Marjorie Nathan,
tore Goldsmith, Betty Lou Harden,
Kathryn Harris and Eleanor Graham The
program will consist of Christmas read
ings and plays.
Miss Fairy Hendricks, piano
teacher of the Arthur Jordan Con-
servatory of Music, will present the
following pupils in a Christmas re-
cital on Friday evening, Dec. %, at
the north unit, 2411 North Penn
sylvania street, at o'clock.
John Holmes, Max and Brooks Walters.
Walter Morgan, Mary Elizabeth Halter
Kathryn Jackson, Ethel Joan Mick, Betty
Jane johnson. David Boyd, Virginia and
Dorothy Booth, Margery Clark. Nancy
Wolfe, Cleire Bowden, Harriet Jane
Holmes and Allan Lawson. They will be
assisted by Sylvia Mabel, Betty Jane
Mosimen and Margaret Nathan, students
of Alberta Speicher also Of the Con-
servatory.
Fred Newell Morris has been en-
gagged to sing the bass solos in a
production of Handers Messiah"
to be given by the Evansville Civic
Choral Society at Evansville, Dec.
20. This is return engagement
for Morris, he having sung for the
society at their last production in
February. DR.. Earl E. Harper,
president of Evansville college, is
conductor of the society.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-17

Even dog, High Noon," is 60
ing to Go his bit to make the CIothe
A Child dance at the Indiana ball
room next Tuesday night great
success.
This highly trained dog will
duplicate the difficult stunt shown
above. b. h WI he blin@f77I~d
when he does it at the great benefit
ball.
Tom Devine, manager of the roof
whose idea it was to help increase
the funds for the Clothe a Child
campaign which The Indianapolis
Times conducts yearly, is seen hold
ing one end of the brass pole and
Vernon Willard, the dogs master,
is holding the other end as he
quietly commands High Noon
what to do.
High Noon" will be one of the
great entertaining features on the
Tuesday night program.
Tickets may be obtained at all
Haag drug stores and Standard
Grocery Company stores of the city