The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-24
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Sterling.

Sterling.
A turkey dinner was served to the
sportsmen and sportswomen present
by the ladies of the church and most
interesting program was enjoyed with
L. w. Johnson, president, as toastmas
ter.
/. S. Myers, of Akron, founder of
the League of Ohio Sportsmen and
noted conservationist in this country
spoke briefly of his so years in the
work of fish and game conservation,
citing the need for sportsmanship at
this time as one of the means for
solving the present economic situation.
He said that cooperation between all
groups will lead to the salvation Of
the world and that outdoor life will
help bring back the people of America
to something like normal state Of
mind and body.
Hon. James A. Maddox, well known
Columbus business man and civic lead
er, gave one of the most timely and
interesting addresses heard here in
years, speaking first in a vein of
homely humor and closing with an APP
peal to the people of America to re-
turn to faith and simple living of the
forefathers of the country i'll an effort
to find true happiness.
He brought message that appealed
to his hearers and his words of praise
for Ohio and his outline of the oppor-
tunities, accomplishments and natural
wealth of Ohio and Ohio people re-
ceived hearty applause.
James W. Stuber, of the state con-
servation department, was present as
a representative of the state bureau.
G. M. Neff Honored
Mayor G. NJ. Neff, of Mt. Sterling,
owner of the famous Anderson
Spring park near that village, was
presented with a complete fishing
tackle outfit for suckers" of the hui
man variety in honor of his Gath birth
day anniversary and for his untiring
efforts in boosting his town and Madl-
son county to the world at large.
The award was made by W. H. Gull
pepper, Of London, who recited the life
history Of Mayor Neff, called to mind
his marvellous "baiting" of suckers"
and wished him many happy returns
of the day. The outfit consisted Of a
mammoth hook for the fish and all ac-
cessories necessary for fishing. Mayor
Neff responded in like manner, much
to the enjoyment of the crowd, and in
celebration of his birthday month,
stated that each person present who
was born in February would be pre-
sented with a season ticket to his
park.
The program was concluded with
fine bit of entertainment by Prof. R,
H. Thomason, of London, Palmist and
fnger-p print expert, who pleased the
assembly with his marvellous ability to
perform feats of mind-reading and in
answering scores of questions on va
rious subjects.
Resolutions adopted by the associa-
tion included a provision asking for
the retention of the quail upon the
song-bird list, better stream purifca
tion methods in all parts of the state
and a request for more consideration
on the part Of the sportsman for the
farmer and his property. The resolu-
tions were signed by D. H. Jackman
and O. NJ. Tootle, of London, and c.
M. NefT, of Mt. Sterling, and were
presented by Mr.. Jackman.
The report of the association for the
year was read by Glenn Fossett, Of
London, secretary and treasurer.
Music was provided by Earl Robin
son and his orchestra, composed of
Mr.. Robinson, Maynard Dickerson, Lu-
ciusl Carr, Mrs. Maynard Dickerson,
Mrs. Andrew Nabergall and Miss
Helen Park, with Donald Farquhar as
the vocalist. Special musical numbers
also were presented by Mrs. Naber
gall, Mrs. Pickerson and Miss Park
PRIZES AWARDED
Prizes awarded in the annual fish
ing contest conducted by the Madison
County Fish & Game Protective as
sociation were presented to the win
ners at the annual banquet of the or
ganization under the direction Of Fred
Graves, chairman Of the prize COM
mittee. Other members Of the COM
mittee are Phil Speasmaker, Owen Ty-
Ter, London, and g. J. Buckley, Of
West Jefferson.
Prizes were donated by London and
West Jefferson merchants and were
awarded as follows:
Glass A, Black Bass, Small Mouth
First, w. J. Mech, London; second,
Tom Hardin, London; third, f. s..
Stewart, Mt. Sterling; fourth. John