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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE GIVES
REPORTON CROP OUTLOOK IN OHIO

begins to move to market. The
carryover of 1916 wheat on July
l will be about l25,000,000 bush
els, which is all that will be left
from the huge 1916 harvest after
domestic demands were met and
360,000,000 bushels were exported
AS a reminder that demand af-
fects wheat prices reached their
peak of S2.66 a bushel in June,
1920, and had dropped to S170 in
December, 1920. The decline con-
tinued until wheat was selling
for Sl.08 a bushel in December,
1921.
Wheat prices in March, 1947,
were S255 abushel. Buying of
wheat for export was a streng-
thening factor in wheat prices, so
a decline in wheat exports would
shorten that price prop. Condit-
ion of the corn crop in July and
August also will affect wheat
prices. Planted corn acreage will
be 5 to 7 per cent below the
1936-45 average annual planting.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

Up to April Is, weather con-
ditions had set U. S. farmers east
of the Rockies two weeks back
in their work, but Pacific Coast
producers were ahead of their
normal working schedule. Winter
wheat is in good to excellent con-
ditions, and moisture conditions
are favorable for farm wheat
Corn planting is we'll along in
the south.
Rural economists at Ohio Safe
University say that favorable
factors for high farm production
in l947 include good condition of
meadows and of pastures except
in northern Plains States. Wheat
production, now estimated at
1,2l2,000,000 bushels, will estab-
lish new high all-time record
if nothing serious happens to the
crop before harvest
The University economists ex-
pect wheat prices will remain
high at least until new wheat
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
SCHOOL SET FOR 4-H
GIRLS ADVISERS

A training school for advisers
of All clothing and nutrition
clubs of Union county will be
held in the Liberty Local school
building at Raymond on Friday.
1t is being arranged by Mrs. Mary
Alice Diehl, county home dem
onstration agent.
Three specialists from Ohio
State university will present the
program. Miss Eva Kinsey, state
All leader, will have charge of
club program planning and dem
onstrations; Miss Edna Callahan,
clothing specialist, will conduct
a clothing session; and Miss AL
ma Garvin, nutrition specialist,
will have charge of the nutritu-
ton division.
The program will begin at 10
a. m. The lunch will be pot
luck" and everyone attending is
asked to bring a covered dish
and own table service. Anyone
interested in All work is invited
to attend, Mrs. Diehl said.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

Union county had more state
winners than any other county
in Ohio in this years farm in
stitute poster contests, according
to report compiled by County
Frank R. Greeneisen.
Altogether, eight Union county
boys and girls finished "in the
money" in state ratings, including
one first place and one third
place.
The contest was divided into
three groups, one for high school
students, one for junior high
students, and the third for grade
schools. Union county pupils re-
ceiving state recognition were:
Phyllis Jane Kerns, York jun
ior, first in high school group.
Anna Marie Hill, fourth in high
school group.
Earleane Faurot, seventh in
high school group.
Paul Howard, Redwood sew
enth grade, third in junior high
school group.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
LEESBURG MAN, Al,
KILLED AT DAM

Harry G.. Detwiler, aged "A, of
Leesburg township, was crushed
to death in an accident on the
Olentangy river dam, north of
Delaware, about 2 pm. Saturday.
He had been employed at the dam
about a week.
Although members of his fami-
ly had not received complete de-
tails of the accident, it was under
stood by them that a chain, or
hook, on a hoist broke letting
several tons of weight fall on a
scaffold beneath which Mr.. Det-
wiler was working. Several heavy
timbers from the scaffold fell on
him, literally crushing him to
death.
A native of Plymouth, Ind, Mr..
DetWiler was born March Is, 1903
to John and Tillie (Thompson)
Detwiler. His mother is deceased
but his father resides in Hunts
vile. Also surviving are his wife,
Charlotte, a brother, Everett Det-
wiler, Taylor township, and a
half brother, Robert DetWiler
Mr. Detwiler had lived in Lees
burg township for about a year.
For 20 years previous to that, he
had resided in Detroit, but much
of his early life was spent in
Magnetic Springs. He was mem
Der of the German Reformed
church at Green Camp.
Services will be held at 2 pm.
Tuesday in the late home, with
burial in Zanesfield cemetery in
charge of the Ramsey-Mohr fun
eral home, of Delaware.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
END OF THE ROAD, WILKINS SAYS AS
BOARD RECORDS, EQUIPMENT MOVED OUT

"Well, this is the end of the
road" Clerk Lee Wilkins COM
mented as state. Selective Ser
vice officials and Ohio State
Guard representatives cleaned
out records and equipment of
Union county Board No. /, Satur-
day.
"Sure, Pm going to miss it for
awhile" Mr. Wilkins added. "Af-
ter all, you can't be associated
with something for 6 years, 7
months without missing it when
it is abruptly ended.
"But then, we've known for
months it was coming, and in
fact our work has been growing
less and less since VI day as the
Army gradually dropped draft
ing of men and switched to vol
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
REMIND VETS OF SEPT. /
DEADLINE ON LEAVE PAY

Officials of the Veterans Ad-
ministration Branch Office in Col
umbus, Ohio, today reminded
World War II veterans of the
September /, 1947 deadline for
filing claims for settlement of un-
used military leave.
All veterans who have not APP
piled for their terminal leave pay
ments are advised to act immedi-
ately to avoid delays which
might result from an increased
number of applications just prior
to the deadline date. Application
for unused terminal leave should
be made to the branch of service
concerned and not to VA.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES
BACK DOWN TO 20 CENTS

Price of lunches at the Marys-
vile school cafeteria dropped
back to 20 cents, today with re-
sumption of Federal subsidy, Supt
H. w. Carr announced this morn
ing.
Lunches became "a cents on
March %, when federal subsidies
of approximately 8 cents per meal
were discontinued. Previously-ap-
propriated money was exhaust
ed on that date, and no further
subsidy could be paid until Con-
gress renewed the funds.
The new subsidy will remain
in effect until further notice,
Supt. Carr said.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
New Traffic Code Here Completed;
Published for First Time Today
Jim Simpson Third Marysville Man
To Be Superintendent of State Arsenal

At the present time, Major
Simpsons principal duty is help
ing to muster out Ohio's $50 Sc
lective Service boards, having
charge of all their equipment ex-
cept records.
Joined Company In 1923
Major Simpson has been in mil
itary work nearly 20 years, now.
His first taste of the military
came in 1923 when he joined the
old Company E as a buck private,
and advanced step by step until
he became first sergeant in 1885.
He was the Company's top
kick when it was called out on
strike duty in Youngstown in
1887. AT that time, Company E
was used by Life magazine, for
an illustrated feature story on
the strike, which gained nation
wide attention.
When his enlistment was out
in 1889, Simpson was residing in
Columbus, and he did not re-en-.
list.
However, he was back in Ma
rysville when the Ohio State
Guard was organized in 1941 and
he became first lieutenant of
Company G. here. Mr.. Scheiderer
was captain and commanding of
ficer. In 1943, Scheiderer was
promoted to major and placed in
command of the first battalion,
and Simpson became command
ing officer of Company G.. 1t
was in 1945 that Major Simpson
succeeded Scheiderer as officer
in charge of the arsenal.
While he is now part of the
Ohio State Guard organization,
Major Simpson expects to con-
tinue in charge of the arsenal
when the Ohio National Guard
replaces the State Guard. How
ever, his rank may not remain
the same when the change is COM
pleted.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

the complete ordinance to become
familiar with its details.
"As soon as it is effective, our
officers will be instructed to see
to it that it is rigidly enforced, "
Mayor Asman warned today. 1T
is being published in detail in To-
cal newspapers, and there will
be no excuse for not knowing its
contents"
Among other things, the new
ordinance will increase the num-
ber of streets in which there is
to be parking only on one side,
or no parking at all. These mo
parking" zones include:
No Parking Zones
The west side of NJ Main st.
from the bridge over Mill creek
to Second st.
The west side of S. Maple st.
from Fifth st. to Sixth st.
The north side of w. Third st.
between Main and Maple SITS.
The north side of W. Fourth
st. between Main and Court SITS.
The north side of w. Fifth st.
from Grove St east to a point
three hundred (300) feet from the
intersection of Grove and Fifth
SITS.
The north side of w. Seventh
st. from Court st. to Maple st.
The east side Of S. Maple st.
from Sixth st. to Collins ave.
The east side of S. Walnut st.
from Fifth st. to Sixth St
The east side of Ash st. from
Sixth ST. to Seventh St
The south side of w. Sixth st.
from Ash st. to Locust st.
The north side of E. Fifth st.
from the intersection of Fifth and
Cherry SITS. to a point three hum
dred (300) feet west thereof.
The two paved alleys running
CONTINUED on page z. COZ 2.)
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

unteerS. On the other hand,
didn't dream, when we were or
ganized in the fall of 1910, it
would go this long"
Returning to Store
Mr.. Wilkins, who plans to 60
back into his dry goods store
full time now, claims to have
established a record for himself
during his years as clerk of the
local Board
He was on hand for every meet
ing, every physical examination,
every induction and every other
official kind of function which
the Board conducted. In addition,
he was on the job every day
as long as the Board functioned.
Most satisfaction l have got
ten out of the job," Mr.. Will
kins declared, "was the chance
to become acquainted with prac-
tically every young man 'in the
county. Most of them / know
quite we'll through our contacts,
and it was pleasing to have them
just drop in for a chat after they
got home"
Praises Local Board
The clerk is high in his praise
of the Board with which he serv-
ed for SO long.
"Pll venture the assertion that
our Board was without peer any
where in the country in the cali
bre of it's personnel, in their de-
votion to duty, and their faith
fulness in carrying out instruct
ions," Mr.. wilkins proudly pro-
claimed.
"ThoSe men served without
compensation of any kind, and
,Continned on page 2. col. 81
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

veterans or organizations, accord
ing to Lee Wilkins, clerk of the
board.
The typewriter desk and typist's
chairs were taken to a State
Guard warehouse in Marion,
where they will be stored pend
ing further word from the War
Department. The typewriter and
all other miscellaneous equip
ment was taken to the local Ma
tional Guard Armory, to be-
come part of the equipment of
Marysville's anti-tank company.
Final deadline for closing out
local boards in Ohio, and remov-
ing their records and equipment
to Columbus, is May 81. State
boards are to wind UP their af-
fairs one year from that date.
Veterans will probably find the
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

James K. Simpson, 81 S. Main
ST., is the third Marysville man
to serve as superintendent of the
Ohio State arsenal in Columbus.
He has held the position since
1945, and at the present holds
the rank of major in the Ohio
State Guard.
His predecessors from Marys-
vile in that post were the late
George w. Zwerner, who served
from 1908 until about 1926; and
Leo M. Scheiderer who served
from 1914 until 1945. Major Simp-
son succeeded Mr.. Scheiderer in
that year, when the latter moved
to Florida.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

new record depot in Columbus
helpful in case they lose their
discharges, Mr.. Wilkins explained.
The depot has custody of records
which would cut "red tape" con-
siderably in obtaining another
copy, he said. Inquiries may be
addressed to the depot at 40 S.
Third ST., Columbus.
Problems concerning reinstate-
ment in jobs held by veterans or
unemployment in positions of like
status, formerly handled by re-
employment committeeman of To-
cal boards, will now be adjusted
by the veterans representative
in the office of the Ohio State
Employment Service in the base
ment of the Court House.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
MARYSVILLE GIRLS
THIRD IN 'PLAYDAY'

Third place honors were taken
by teams representing the Marys-
vile Girls Athletic association al
annual play Day" held at Ur-
bana, Saturday. Six schools part
icipated in the sports, Bellefon-
taine, Sidney, Pique, Troy, Ur-
bana and Marysville, Marysville
being the only class B school
among them.
The meeting was held at the
Urbana high school building and
grounds in the morning and
afternoon. The schedule for the
day included softball, basketball
volly ball, tumbling and staging
a skit. The theme this year cen
tered around circus life and all
skitS were based on this.
Each team received points
when they won a game and or
tumbling stunts. Points could also
be earned at side shows where
they had dart throwing, bal
pitching, and other carniva
games. The Marysville group wor
its softball and basketball games
but lost their volleyball game.
Girls representing Marysville
at the meet were: Mary Lou
Jenny, Patricia Way, Patricia Hag-
gard, Patricia Hutson, Virginia
Alexander, Barbara Asman, Mary
Jewel, Peggy Dove, Anne Kings
more and Marilyn Shearer. They
were accompanied by their advis-
er Miss Mary Anne Davis.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
REV. SILLARS' FATHER
SUFFERS HEART ATTACK

The Rev. Rodger B. Sillars,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, was called to Massillon,
Saturday, by the serious illness
of his father, who suffered a Sc
we're heart attack Saturday morn
ing. The elder Rev. Mr., Sillars
is pastor of the First Presbyter-
ian church in MaSsillon.
With Rev. Sillars out of town
Sunday, services at the Marys-
vile church were conducted by
the Rev. Paul Plasterer, former
pastor of the English Lutheran
church here, who recently moved
back to Marysville.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12

pages SIX and seven OF To-Day S
Journal, is adapted from the Ohio
General Code pertaining to high
way regulations. The great major
ity of the regulations are matter
of exercising common sense and
Judgment in driving cars.
Many New Regulations
Other sections of the ordinance
however, are strictly local in ap-
plication, and many of them are
new to the general public. All
motorists will do we'll to read
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
BOUIC BROS. SELL BULL
TO RENNER BROTHERS

BRATTLEBORO, VII. P. &
Arno Renner, Marysville, recent
ly acquired registered Holstein-
Friesian bull from the herd of
Bouic Bros, Ostrander.
Change of ownership for this
animal, Holwyn Warden Imper-
ial Ormsby 982832, has been Of
ficially recorded by The Holstein-
Friesian Association of America,
Brattleboro, VT.
The Association issued 23739
registry and transfer certificates
to Ohio breeders during 1916.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
ON HONOR LISTS
AT OHIO STATE

Winter quarter honor rolls of
three colleges at Ohio State un-
iversity have been announced.
They included:
College of education-Joyce M.
O'Neil, Marysville; K h e n
Grammar, Milford Center.
College of engineering-Joseph
Mclaughlin jr., Marysville.
College of arts and sciences
Robert l.. Henderson and Freder-
ick T. Williams, Marysville.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
EMPLOYEES PAY
RAISED BY COUNCIL
Traffic Situation
Speed at Five Points
Discussed at Meeting

Salaries of Board of Public
Affairs employees were increased
by Village Council during its
regular meeting last Thursday, al
which time traffic control in
MarySville also came up for con-
siderable discussion and other
routine business was transacted,
The new salary schedule for the
Board for Public Affairs en-
ployees sets the following rates:
Pearl Roley, superintendent of
the Disposal plant, S155 per
month; John Rathburn, laborer,
$100 per month; Mrs. Anastasia
Grigsby, office clerk, 80 cents per
hour.
The increases are retroactive to
April l.
At the Council meeting two
weeks ago, Charles Palmer and
William Kasper, who reside in
E. Fifth ST., at Five Points, re-
quested Council to set a speed
limit for this intersection. Be-
cause villages of less than 5000
cannot change state, speed laws
on state routes, the Solons could
do nothing at the time.
Warning Sign at Five Points
Last Thursday, however, Mayor
Asman reported he had con-
tacted Mr.. Hopkins of the State
Highway Department concerning
this intersection. He was informed
that the State will erect large
warning signs on both Columbus
ave. and Delaware ave.
If this has no effect, Council
will have to make application to
the State Highway Department
to have the speed limit reduced.
Mayor Asman also reports
that the traffic light which was
ordered for Fifth and Maple sts.,
nearly a year ago, will be de-
livered in about three weeks.
The Highway Department has
also approverd installation of
blinker lights at the junction of
w. Fourth and w. Fifth sts., and
at the entrance to, Legion Park.
Police Bureau Installed
F. c. Bittikofer, chairman of
the fire, property and police COM
mittee, told Council that the part
ition has been installed in the
City Hall for police bureau and
traffic court headquarters. He was
authorized to install drawers with
locks to hold necessary records.
Mr. Bittekofer also reported
that the Council rooms, upstairs
hall, and mems rest room were
being painted. Councilman G. L..
KingSmore moved that the May
or's and clerks offices and the
ladies rest room also be painted,
which was carried.
Mayor Asman appointed Holly
Brake to fill a vacancy in the
fire department, which was ap-
proved by the Solons.
Mayors reports on fines and
other revenue collected for the
Village and the clerks report
on village funds read by Clerk
Scheiderer. The Mayors report
showed $28 from building and
digging permits, $3.50 from traf-
fis fines, and S543 from other
fines, making a total of $608.50
Balances amounting to S188,077.-
79 in the various Village funds
were reported by the clerk.
Bills totaling S2158.27 were
presented and ordered paid.
Largest was for $1,000 to Floyd
G.. Browne, of Marion, for engin-
eering services in connection with
the sewer construction project.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
$3.50 DANCE AT MAGNETIC
TO AID CANCER DRIVE

A $3.50 dance for benefit of the
cancer fund drive will be held
in the Magnetic Springs high
school auditorium May %, spon-
sored by Leesburg Grange No.
2678. There will also be a cake
walk.
Admission will be so cents. and
Miller's orchestra is donating its
services for the occasion The
public is invited.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
THRILLING STORY OF
PISTOL CHAMPIONS

Read the amazing story of how
four priz e-winning detectives
smashed a ruthless safe-cracking
gang. It's just one of the many
dramatic features you will find
in The American Weekly with
this Sundays (May 18) issue of
The Detroit Sunday Times. Its
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
SeIeCtive Service
No More In County,:
Office Here Closed
Records Taken TO Columbus,
Equipment to Guard Company
By State Officials Saturday

The last vestges of Selective Service in Marysvle
disappeared Saturday when representatives of the Ohio
Selective Service depot in Columbus, and the Ohio
State Guard, removed records and equipment from
local headquarters in the City Hail.
The records, and the filing cabinets in which they
contained taken for storage to the depot,
where staff will be maintained to check them and
search for information which may be of assistance to
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
MYERS IN FOUNDRY GROUP

Joseph B. Myers, 7l9 W. Fourth
ST., has been admitted to men,
bership in American Foundry
mems Association and its Central
Ohio chapter, according to Chi
'cago headquarters of the inter
national technical society. He is
associated with Southeastern
Sales CO., Springfield.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
Much Of It Adopted
From Ohio General Code,
But Many Parts New

Marysvile's traffic code, covering the and
operation of all types of vehicles the streets of Mar
ysve has been completed and published for the first
time in today's Union County Journal.
A lengthy document, the code SupersedeS all others
now in affect pertaining to traffic in Marysvlle, and
every phase of traffic control The regua
ton will become effective May %.
Much of the traffic ordinance, which appears
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
MONEY FROM STATE

Check for $2278.69 was receiv-
ed last week by Auditor Frank
T. McCurdy from the Auditor of
State. The money is from sales
tax sources and is for local gov
ernments in the county.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
UNION TOPS ALL OTHER OHIO COUNTIES
In INSTITUTE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

Catherine LeMaster, sixth in
junior high school group.
Mary Lou Belleville, seventh in
junior high school group.
James Heath, fourth in grades
school.
Keith Greer, sixth in grades
school.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
CARD OF THANKS

Iwish to thank all my friends
who sent me cards, flowers, etc
while | was in the hospital
Mrs. Dottie Mummey. IT.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
{GFyN%~s q: 4: Courts

The will is dated June 25,
1912 and witnessed by William j.
Porter and Fearn NJ. Brelsford.
Ruby Witzel is appointed excut-
rix of the estate under bond of
$4,000. The estate is estimated at
$4,000 and Gwynn Sanders is at
torney. Robert Ackerman, Harry
Stevens and Harold Coleman are
appraisers.
COMMOND PLEAS COURT
Action of Account
The Redwood lumber company
has brought suit against John w.
Goodall and Olive Goodall, doing
business as Incor Hotel, for
S1371.33 with interest from May
8, l947. The amount is claimed
due for lumber and materials.
Allen and Allen are attorneys
for the plaintiff.
Case Dismissed
Case of Norma N. Beery again
st Stanley B. Beery has been
settled and dismissed.
Granted Divorce
Calvin Harrison Walk has been
granted a divorce from Bessie
Walk on grounds of gross neg
lect of duty. They were married
Aug. II, 1916 and have no child
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-05-12
PROBATE COURT
Licensed to Wed.

Sidney E. Hughes, jr., 33, farm
er of Mara Visa, N. M, and Eva
Joan Fry, 81, secretary, of Rich
wood, daughter of Ray S. Fry.
Rev. M. Ellwood was expected to
solemnize the marriage.
Esdar Lanois, So, physician, of
Cleveland, and Mrs. Lillian B.
Morey, As, of Marysville.
Will of DR.. ]. L. Davis
The will of DR.. J. l.. Davis, late
of Unionville Center, has been
entered into Probate. He makes
following provisions:
Bequests $50 to George w.
ShaWaker, of Columbus; directs
that $500 monument be placed at
the graves of himself and his
wife in Findlay; leaves the bal
ance of his estate to Mrs. r. G..
Wetzel, of Unionville Center.