The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
SenecavilIe-
Memorial Day Was
Fittingly Observed

Senecaville, June - The obser-
vance of Memorial Day has long
been one of the most important days
of the year to the folks of this COM
munity. Many Civil War veterans
lived here after the close of the war.
Their stories told at the campfire
meetings, which were always held
the evening after the decoration of
the graves of their comrades, was
an entertainment looked forward to
by all.
Now they are all gone. Many of
them lie in our cemetery here to-
gether with one Revolutionary War
veteran, quite a few World War /,
and some of World War II.
Many former residents make it a
point to come home for Decoration
Day and there is scarcely home in
town that does not have company
on this day. The parade forms in
line at the township house. This
year, the veterans, children and our
high school band, which was assist
ed by members of the Buffalo band,
marched to the lower end of Mil
street, then back to the square,
where they paused at our honor
roll to pay tribute to our boys who
gave their life in the service of their
country. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Stills, of Buffalo, and short
address was made by Bob Secrest.
Then they proceeded to the GEM
etery, where at the beautiful park
reserved for such occasions, an ad-
dress was given by Roy Cox, of
Byesville, after which prayer very
suitable to the occasion, was read by
w. w. Wilson. The program was
closed by the sounding of taps and
the firing squad. The weather was
perfect and the citizens, as it is
their custom, turned out en- masse.
Alumni Banquet Held
The banquet was held with dinner
being served in the dining room of
the Methodist church by the Help
ing Hand society of the Presbyter-
ian church. Sam Dilley, of Cam
bridge, was POSTMASTER. After the
dinner they adjourned to the high
school auditorium, where a program
was given and dancing enjoyed.
Will Welcome Quartet
The Victory Four Quartet, of AS
bury Theological Seminary will
come to the Methodist church next
Sunday morning and the service
will be in charge of these young
men. They will give both testimony
and song. They will go to Mt Eph-
rain for evening worship at $50.
New Arrival
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Clodfelter an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Enjoying Vacation
Elmer Secrest, student at the
Bradley University at Peoria, Ill,
is enjoying a ten day vacation at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. M. Secrest. He recently
graduated from the school horology
and is now taking a post graduate
course in gem setting and engrav-
ing.
Weekend Guests
Frank Campbell, of Detroit, Mich
igan, and Eugene Campbell and
wife, also of Detroit, are visiting
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Hell
en- Wolfe and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don McVickerS and
daughter, of Gallon, were weekend
guests of his father, F. E. McVicker
A'Lls anu ANAI o. Sul LIo L IoiIliibGIS Ol
Athens, and Mis- Myrtle Houseman,
of Columbus, Mrs. Virginia Rust
and daughter, of Canton, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Davidson.
Tom Lemley and wife, of Worth
ington, were Sunday guests of his
brother, James Lemley and wife, of
"Soggy".
Mrs. Eva Hardy, of Akron, Mrs.
Carrie Sattison, of Cleveland, and
Mrs. Elnora Dunlap, of Marion,
spent the weekend at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Harris.
MIR. and Mrs. Paul Sticklss, of
Chicago, visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.
Burns and Bert Oiler, over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Meighen, of
Gallon, were weekend visitors at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Meighen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Millhone and
sons, of Mantua, have been visiting
his mother, Mrs. Rose Millhone and