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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Baiesville Will
Pay Highest Tax
Rate In County
Listed At 200
Mills More Than
Caldwell Rate

Residents of Batesville in Beaver
township will be paying the highest
tax rate of any corporation, includ-
ing Caldwell, or any other taxing
unit in the entire of Noble county,
according to the records at the office
of Treasurer Ira Pryor.
Treasurer Pryor is now preparing
to open the tax books on January /,
at which time the first half of the
1947 real estate collection will be
made.
Batesville property owners are
paying an additional $50 mills tax
alton, plus the county, township and
school levies, making the highest
total of 27.50 mills or $27.50 on each
81 900 valuation. .,
Batesville recently voted an addi-
tional levy to provide money for
the maintenance and general oper-
alton of the village
Caldwell corporation is next high
est in the county with tax rate of
24.60 mills, which is only slightly
more than Dexter City and Sum-
merfield will be paying. In addition
to the few remaining bonds on the
will now be paying for their new
fire truck. This levy was in the
amount of 100000.
The lowest tax rate in the political
subdivisions is found in Franklin
school district, Elk township and
Salem-Liberty school district in JEFF
ferspn township. Both are 1920
mills.
There are three townships in the
second lowest bracket, including
Noble township, Brookfield school
district and Stock township. All are
listed at 1890.
The next bracket includes Brook
field township, Seneca school dis
trict in Buffalo township, Jackson
township, Aurelius school district in
jefferson township, Stock school
district in Marion township, Seneca
vile school district in Sharon town
ship. This will be 1900 mills.
The county levy is 4.30 mills and
this is of course uniform in the SO
taxing divisions. The lowest town
ship levy is so mills, found in the
Batesville corporation, Sarahsville
Corporation, Summerfield corpora
tlon, Belle Valley corporation, while
in Caldwell it is LEO mills.
The highest school levy is 14.70
mills and this will be collected in
the school district and corporation of
Dexter City.
The lowest school levy is $40
mills for Salem-Liberty school dis
trict in Jefferson township.
1t is expected that in late 1948
the taxation picture will change
since the all important reappraise-
ment of property will take place in
the intervening months. 1t is fore
gone conclusion that the valuation
will be higher.
Tax paying time is just around the
corner for practically every resident
of Noble county and there will be
very few exceptions.
AS a matter of comparison in
Caldwell, the tax rate since 1941 has
been as follows: 1941, 25 mills;~l942
1880 mills; 1943, 1880 mills, 1914,
1880 mills; 1945, 23.10 mills, 1916,
24.60 mills and 1947, 2460 mills.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
William Archer
Renamed Head
OF County ACP
Henry Arick Will
Serve As Groups
Vice Chairman

William H. Archer, prominent
farmer of Stock township, was un-
animously elected chairman of the
Noble county agricultural conserva-
ton program for 1948 at the annual
meeting of the township committee
ment held Friday morning in Cald-
we'll
Other officers named were Henry
Arick of Beaver township, who will
again serve as vice chairman and
Clarence o. Parks of Elk township,
member.
Edwin L. Crum of Stock township
and Charles Gibson of Brookfield
were named first and second alter
mates. All were unanimously elected
to their various posts.
Chairman Archer stated that all
practices in Noble county must be
completed by January l, 1948, but
the farmer will have until February
to make his complete report and
signature.
Archer also pointed out that if
the participant does not report by
the February l deadline, he will lose
his payment for the year.
Not much is known concerning
the 1948 ACP in this county but Off
cials say it will be on much
smaller scale, due to the sharp cut
in budget appropriations.
The meeting in Caldwell, Friday
morning, was attended by tie newly
elected township committeeman
from each of the Is townships here.
It has been pointed out that the
IINifnI Sfnfnc a,-fv, IF
culture is calling on farmers of the
United States to grow an additional
nine million acres of grain in 1948.
If the farmers are able to meet
the request a total of $50, ,000, 900
acres will be placed in grain crops.
This is the maximum amount of
land capable of being placed under
tillage for grain, according to the
department of agriculture.
The increased production of grain
will be used to help alleviate the
food shortage in Europe and the far
East.
The department said that a ma
tional report revealed that five mil
lion more cattle were slaughtered
in 1947 than were raised. They ex--
planned this by saying that many
farmers were sending their breeding
stock to market. A total of 137, 7,000,-
600 cattle have been turned into food
so far this year. The market for
beef will be high in 1948 and the
number of feeders in the yards
lower than they have ever been.
Discussing the hog market, the
department said that about one per
cent of the breeding stock has been
to market and that the market price
will continue high. Some western
livestock feeders have decided to
send their livestock to market before
they have reached the maximum
weight in order to conserve grain.
A total of $150,000,000 has been
allocated for ACP payments in 1948,
representing just half the amount
received in the past.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Three Accidents
Occur On Weekend

Three accidents involving Noble
countians were Investigated by state
highway patrolmen over the past
week.
Jerome ]. Minyo of Caldwell
route 6, driving north on route 81,
struck an automobile driven by
August Mailot of Pleasant City, also
headed north. The Mailot car
stopped for an officers signal and
Minyo was unable to- avoid the acci-
dent.
Roy James Burkhart of Caldwell
route four escaped injury Sunday
at 2:40 a. m, when he lost control
of the automobile he was driving
and skidded off the road, near the
junction of state route $50 and route
81.
John R. Vorhies of Sarahsville
had to pay a fine of $40 and costs
for driving on the wrong side of the
road at 1:30 a. m, Sunday, on route
78, one mile east of Caldwell. He ap-
peared before Mayor S. M. Secrest.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
100 Riddles Enjoy
Annual Candy Treat

Seventeen hundred kiddies, both
large and small, flocked to Caldwell
Saturday afternoon for the annual
Christmas treat, sponsored by the
Noble County Chamber of Com
merce.
Local officials had everything in
their favor, including the weather
and it is believed that every section
of the county was represented by
the children.
A free show and treat of candy
and fruit was given at the Noble
and Roxy theatres. The number Of
kiddies was estimated by the num-
Der who saw the shows.
Chester .Huprich is chairman of
this committee. He was assisted by
c. ]. Estadt, Emil Barnett and Jack
Berry of the American Legion post.
Brady Miller, in the role of Santa
Claus, was the highlight of the after
noon and kept the children enter
tanned during the two hours of the
free show and treat.
This event is growing rapidly and
it was considered more successful
this year than ever before.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
John CiSler, Retired
Contractor, Dies

John Harold Cisler, who would
have been 81 on January 2, died at
Marietta Memorial hospital, Sunday
evening at TOO o'clock, following an
illness of three months from COM
plications.
A retired but well known contrac-
tor, he was associated with Edw. l..
Merry, in road building contracts for
many years. He was native of New
Matamoras, Washington county but
lived the greater part of his life in
the Sharon community.
He was member of the Sharon
Masonic lodge and we'll known
throughout this section of Ohio. His
wife, Vera Cisler, died last April
Surviving are the following chill
dren; Martin of New Matamoras,
Lewis of Canton, Carl of GAINESVILLE
and John of the home; four daugh-
ters, Nellie and Betty Jean of the
home, Elsie Lewis of Clarksburg,
w. Va, and Kathleen of Columbus.
There are two brothers and five sis
ters, Arthur of Marshall, Va, G. G.
Cisler of New Matamoras, Elsie
Harmon of East Palestine, Scotia
Mcknight of Youngstown, Roxy
Zarbaugh of Janelew, w. Va, Pat
ricia Walker of Stevens, W. Va, and
Ora Crow of Kansas City, Kansas.
Masonic funeral services were
held Tuesday evening at the home.
Funeral services will be held from
the home Wednesday afternoon at l
o'clock, conducted by Rev. David
Doan of Caldwell. Interment will be
made in the Sharon cemetery by the
B. B. Wheeler funeral home.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Mcconnell Plant
Gives Xmas Bonus

A Christmas bonus, totaling over
ST, 10000 was distributed Friday eve
ming by Jonh Mcconnell of Cam
bridge to all employees of his plants
in Caldwell and Cambridge.
Each employee received check
for $500, in addition to beautiful
carving knife, on which had been
engraved the name of the recipient.
The bonus was given Friday eve
ming at party held in Cambridge
for the staff of the two plants.
Plant No. II in Caldwell is much
larger than the Cambridge branch
and employs approximately 20
women.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Center Grange To
Install Officers

Center grange No. 2285 will hold
an open meeting, Thursday evening,
January l, at which time Donald
Sanford will be installed as master
of the grange, together with his staff.
Deputy Pomona Master Clifford
Parrish of Sharon will be the in
stalling officer
The other officers will include:
overseer, Clarence Carter; lecturer,
Goldie Laughlin; assistant lecturer,
Roy Davis; stewart, Warden Everly;
assistant stewart, Roy Wentworth;
chaplain, Beatrice Sanford; treas
urer, Lewis Davidson; secretary,
Inez Davidson; gate keeper, George
Sanford; ceres, Mildred Carter, po-
mona. Lena Everly; flora, Grace
Marie Wheeler and lady assistant
stewart Hazel Davis.
The meeting will be open to the
public and all officers are requested
to be present. Refreshments will be
served during the social hour.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Caldwell POStOffiCe
Has Heaviest Mailing

The Christmas rush is entering
the home stretch at the Caldwell
postoffice.
The canceling machine, according
to Acting Postmaster Thurman,
Smith, Jr., is recording the heaviest
mailing in years at the post office.
There is every indication that the
mailing of cards here will exceed
the 10000 record .. an all time
high for the local office. -
Clerks and other officials have
have been on the Jump for the past
two weeks, in order that all greet
ings and packages will be delivered
before Thursday. < 3. .---
There has been little or no con-
gestion at the post office, which in
itself speaks highly for those in
charge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Grand And Petit
Jurors Drawn
For Court Duty
Grand Jury Will
Be Called Jan. 5
To Hear Cases ""

Grand and petit jurors for the
January term of Common Pleas
court in Noble county have been
drawn by members of the jury COM
mission. Judge L. B. Frazier said
that the grand jurors would be
called for duty on Monday, January
5.
Z. O. Bond was the only member
of the commission attending the
meeting, in addition to other Off
cials. ]. Kyle Walkenshaw, the other
member, has been confined to his
home on Cumberland street for the
past month with illness.
Members of the petit jurors will
be subject to the call of the court,
However, during the past term, the
jurors were summoned only once
and then the case was postponed
They were automatically dismissed
when the new jurors were drawn.
The grand jurors are: Jack
Vaughn, South Olive; David Beckett,
Caldwell route; Clyde Davis, Cald-
well route four; Dewey Sanford,
Caldwell route; Donald Leonard
Cumberland route one; G. T. Jen-
nings, CALDWELL; Grover Smith,
Caldwell route; Lemuel Davis, Cald-
well route; Ralph Murrey, Caldwell
route; Lewis Swick, Berne; Grace
Mckee, Caldwell; Ray Window,
Summerfield; Richard Douglass
Quaker City route four; A. J. Crock
Caldwell route three and Noah
Pitts, Caldwell.
The petit jurors will include: A.
J. Smithberger, Lower salem route;
Carr Davis, Pleasant City route;
Brady Archer, Summerfield; Elvin
Hutchins, Caldwell route; Earl B.
Drake, Pleasant City route; w. H.
Archer, Caldwell route; James
Steiner, Caldwell route; William
Farmhouse, Belle Valley; William
Grimes, Caldwell route; Charles
Clark, Dexter City route two; Edgar
Richey, Senecaville route; Joseph
Brown, Belle Valley; James M.
Daley, Caldwell; Dick Schafer,
Caldwell route; Fred McWilliams,
Caldwell; Ernest Mckee, Caldwell
route; Amos Leasure, Summerfield
route; Curtis Hiel, Senecaville
route; Clark Gray, Caldwell and
Lawrence Brown, Caldwell route.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Farmers Must File
Income By Jan. ID

Noble county farmers must file
their income tax returns by January
is, according to an announcement
made today by County Agent Floyd
Henderson.
AS in the past, Edwin Crum, OF
Berne, and Charles L. Dyer, of Cald-
well, have been named to assist the
farmers in preparing their forms.
Mr.. Dyer will maintain his office
in the Odd Fellows building and
Mr.. Crum has set up schedule for
various places in the county, which
will be found on page 8, this issue
of The Journal.
Noble county farmers are being
urged to comply with the law and
have their income tax forms COM
pleted by the deadline of January
rs
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
County Resident
Appears In Digest

The December issue of The Read
ef's Digest carries an interesting
article on a native Noble countian
Edison J. Shamhart, chief of the
customs service, division of investi-
cation and patrol,
Shamhart is a native of Beaver
township and a son of Rev. w. P.
Shamhart, who held a revival at the
First Church of Christ in Caldwell
several years ago.
The article originally appeared in
The American Mercury and later
in the Digest as condensed version.
The article carries the caption, big
time Smugglers Are At t-Again."
Chief Shamhart is a first cousin
of John Shamhart, who resides on
Cliff road.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
John 7. Bober Tours
Western Pacific Ports

John T .Bober, yeoman, second
class, USN, son of Mrs. Anna Bober,
of Caldwell route six has returned
to Tsingtao, China, aboard the USS
Estes, flagship of Admiral c. M.
Cooke, commander of naval forces
in the western Pacific, after visiting
many of the important ports in the
western Pacific.
The Estes was accompanied on the
cruise by the cruiser USS Atlanta
and the Gestroyers USS Mason and
Rupertus.
After visiting Hong Kong and
Singapore, the ships proceeded to
Brunei Bay on the coast of Borneo.
During the trip from Singapore to
Brunei Bay, they crossed the equa-
tor and all "polywogs" were in
itiated into the ancient order of the
deep as trusted shellbacks.
After a short stay at Brunei, the
ships embarked for the Philippines
for four~day visit at Manila before
returning to Tsingtao.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Easements Filed
For Ohio Power

Nineteen property owners in Sen
eca, Marion, Beaver and Wayne
townships have filed easements to
the Ohio Power company and they
have now been recorded at the off
ice of J. o. Mcdonald.
They are listed as follows: Earl
Bates, Howard and Mary Carpenter,
j. w. Phillips and wife, A. A. Stew
ems and wife, w. E. Getz and wife,
Paul c. Gum and wife, Lance Sc
crest and wife, Harry Foraker and
wife, Elizabeth Lynne, ]. M. Way
land and wife, Earl Bates and wife,
w. P. Tucker and wife, Loren Bates
and wife, Edgar Allen and wife,
Thomas Boyd, wife and Duane S.
Boyd, r. D. Brumley and wife, w.
E. Rose, two easements and o. K.
Rich
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Capacity Crowd Hears
Handel'S messiah"

A capacity audience filled the
First Methodist church in Caldwell,
Sunday afternoon, to hear George
Frederick Handel's ''The Messiah"
Presented bv the combined voices
of the Byesville choral society and
combined choirs from the Caldwell
churches. the entire program was
sung as previously announced.
Members of the Caldwell choirs
who sang in the chorus are invited
to attend a reception to be held Fri
day evening at the Trinity Metho-
dist church, Byesville. 1t will honor
Mrs. Kathryn Lieser, conductor of
the program.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
County Dairymen
Favor. dissemination

Noble county dairyment, particu-
larly in the northern section of
Noble county, favor artificial insem-
ination for their herds, this service
being furnished by the Guernsey
county dairy service unit.
At the meeting held Monday eve
ming attended by approximately so
farmers, Agent Floyd Henderson
said that % of this number signed
for the service.
Any dairyman interested in OBJ
tanning this service should contact
Henderson before the deadline Of
January 6.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Farmers Urged To
Order Trees Now

Noble County Agent Floyd Hend-
erson said today that all farmers
in this county, who interested in
obtaining trees for reforestration
purposes this coming spring, should
place their orders now.
Henderson said that he had the
necessary forms at his office in
Caldwell. The trees are being fur
nished by the state forestry nursery.
They will be delivered in the early
spring, probably the latter part of
April.
Farmers who obtained trees this
year from the soil conservation de-
partment must order trees from an
other source in 1948, in order to be
eligible for additional trees from
the soil conservation.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Summerfield Tent
Elects New Officers

Mrs. Ida Wilson was elected pres
ident of Julia Dent Grant tent
Daughters of Union Veterans, al
their December meeting held in
Summerfield. Mrs. Josie Gibson is
the retiring president and presided
for this meeting.
Other officers elected were: Mrs.
Lena Thomas, senior vice president;
Mrs. Ina Bates, junior vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Josie Gibson, chaplain;
Mrs. Leota Curtis. patriotic instruc-
tor; Miss Mary Muchelnaus, treas
urer and Mrs. Josie Gibson, Mrs.
Dell Thomas and Mrs. Nora Richner,
council members.
All the above, together with the
appointive officers will be installed
at the January meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Six Farm Classes
Now In Progress

There are now six different "on
the farm training" classes being con-
Quoted in Noble county, according
to survey of the records involving
approximately 1872 farmers, who are
receiving this government training.
The newest class started last week
at SarahSville with Arthur Rich as
the instructor.
There are two groups in Cald-
well, one at Belle Valley, one at
Dexter City and one at Summer
field.
All the farmers taking this train
ing are veterans of World War II
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
ENJOYING VACATION

Supt. William korshey and Mrs.
Forsney, together with Miss Max
inc Laughlin, teachers in the Corn
ing schools, are spending the holi-
Gay vacation at their home in Sar-
ahsville.
/ Sup. Forshey and Mrs. ForShey
are planning TO attend the winter
meeting of the Ohio Education AS
sociation in Columbus on December
%, 81 and 81. He will serve as a
delegate representing the Perry
county schools.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Floyd Gordon Buys
First Dog License

Floyd Gordon Of Summerfield
community was the first customer
at the office of. Auditor George E.
Bates when the l948 dog tags went
on sale Monday.
He owns brown and white col
lie dog, one year old. To date, the
records show that 127 dogs tags
have been issued.
The deadline continues to January
Is, according to Auditor Bates.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Business To Suspend
For Xmas Festivities

Practically every business place
in Caldwell and adjoining commun-
tiles will be closed all day, Christ
mas, permitting families to gather
around the festive table and enjoy
the top holiday of the year.
All banking institutions, stores,
the courthouse and most of the res
taurants will be closed.
Nothing has been scheduled in
Caldwell for that day, except special
shows at both theatres in the eve
ming.
Family dinners will again be the
order of the day as Christmas, 1947,
is celebrated in Caldwell and the
whole county.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
Judge Frazier Announces
Second Term Candidacy

Judge L. B. Frazier announced
today that he would seek a second
term as judge of the Common Pleas
court in Noble county on the Re-
publican ticket.
Judge Frazier is now comleting
his first term in this capacity hav-
ing succeeded the late William H.
Smith.
1t is not expected that Judge
Frazier will have any opposition in
either the primary or generel cleo
ton.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM

There will be pageant and
candle lighting service at the Pres
byterian church at ll:00 o'clock
D. m, Christmas Eve.
A beautiful pageant of Christmas
music has been arranged and Will
be presented under the direction OF
Miss Cynthia Morris. The program
will be concluded with the lighting
of candles by all present.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
TO PRESENT PROGRAM

The group Of young people OF
Caldwell who are attending the
Philadelphia Bible Institute, Penn
sylvania, will present a special pro-
gram this Friday evening at the
Dudley church.
The students who are enjoying
the Christmas holiday at their
homes here are Harry Hazard, Carol
Dudley, Irene Marquis, Jean Moore
and Charles Moore.
The program is in charge OF
Charles Moore.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
INTO NEW HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Semple and
family moved the past week to their
new home on East street, until re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Brown. MIR. Semple is con-
nected with the strip mining in this
county.
The Brown family moved last
week to Leesville, where they will
make their future home.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
UNDERGoEs OPERATION

Gerald Spence, who was recently
discharged from the army, is slowly
improving at Bethesda hospital after
an appendectony. He is the SON of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Spence of
Sunnmerfield route one.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
ENJOY MEETING

The Sad Nine" club met Wednes-
day evening at their usual meeting
place with six members present.
Following a short business meeting,
refreshments were served and all
felt jolly. The next meeting will be
held the first Wednesday night in
January.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
REMOVED TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Austin Thomas of Hirams-
burg was removed to the Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, Sunday after
noon in the McVay-Scnilllng am
bulance for observation and treat
ment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

A Christmas program will be held
at Williamson's church, Friday eveV-
ming, under the direction of Rev.
Charles Tulga. Christmas pictures
will be shown and the public is In
Yited.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Mrs. Roy Yerian of Orrville, under
went an operation Saturday morn
ing at Beeson hospital, Wooster. Mr..
and Mrs. Yerian are former resi-
dents of the Cumberland commun-
ity.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25

The New Years edition Of The
Journal will again be printed one
day earlier, on Tuesday, December
30. Correspondents are asked to co..
operate and send their Christmas
holiday news TO this office by Satur-
day evening or Monday morning.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
VISITING HERE

David Gorby, coach at Dakota
Wesleyan, Mitchell, South Oak, is
spending the holidays with relatives
and friends in Cambridge and Cald-
we'll Gorby is a former coach in the
local schools.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
VISITING HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lamley, Chi
cago. H., are holiday guests of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. W. c. Harper,
West street. Mr.. Lamley is attending
the university there, majoring IN
medical administration.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-12-25
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS

W. H. Hawkins, who has been
quite i'll, is recovering from an at
tack of influenza at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. o. r. Croy, Main
street.