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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Batesvi!le Has
Largest Tax
Rate In County
Taxation Rates
Are Released By
County Treasurer

Noble County Treasurer Ira Pry-
or has released the rates of taxa
ton on all property in this county
for 1916, representing the number
of mills to be levied on each dollar
of property for taxation purposes.
There are So various taxing units
in this county and in each instance
the county levy will be 4.80 mills.
The variation in the total mills for
taxation is noted in the township,
school, and corporation levy.
The largest increase in taxation
for any one unit is the corporation
of Batesville, which jumped from
1000 mills to 27.50 mills. This in
crease was voted by the people of
Batesville at the November cleo
ton and will be used for operating
expenses within the village.
Other increases in the school
levy resulted from special issues
voted on in November for the pur-
pose of increased maintenance of
schools or the construction of new
buildings.
The lowest total levy listed is
1000 mills for Aurelius school dis
trict in jefferson township. 1t is
one of the many overlapping
school districts in Noble county,
this particular one extending into
Washington county.
The average total levy in the
county is 17.00 and 1850 mills for
taxation purposes.
The lowest corporation levy will
be found at Sarahsville, which is
listed at 1.50 mills. The highest is
Batesville which is $50 mills or
one-half mill higher than Caldwell.
Dexter City is 800 mills, Belle
Valley $50 mills, and Summerfeld
4.50 mills.
The highest township levy Is
found in Olive at $40 mills, but
the average for the county is ZOO
mills. The greatest variation may
be found in the various school dis
tricts, ranging from 800 to 14.70
mills.
The tax books are now closed
and the distribution of taxes col
lected for the last half of l945 has
heen completed by Auditor McVay.
The political subdivisions in the
county have received their checks
in various amounts.
The new tax will represent the
first half of 1946 on real estate and
should be completed in February.
This is always the biggest collec-
tion for the year.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Akron Driver Escapes Death In Blazing
Auto Following Wreck Near Coal Ridge

Edwin Stone, 20, Akron, narrow
ly escaped death Saturdany noon on
route 81 near Coal Ridge, five miles
north of Caldwell, when his auto
mobile plunged over an embank-
ment and caught fire.
His companion and half-sister,
Catherine Stone, SO, also of Akron,
was thrown clear of the car and
suffered only minor body bruises.
Edwin Stone was cut about the
face and sustained severe burns on
tie right side of the body and right
ann Stone was trapped in the blaz-
iag machine but managed to free
himself before it become enveloped
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Brrr! Cold Snap Comes,
But Not AS Predicted

Everyone in Noble county was
looking forward to a miserable and
cold weekend, but the weatherman
erred in more ways than one and
at noon the temperature stood at
go degrees, according to Frank
Burlingame, of Sharon.
The lowest reading Sunday
evening was % degrees, represent
ing a rapid drop of 38 degrees.
Tuesday morning the mercury
shot down to six degrees above
zero, new low for the winter to
date.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Gray Fox Menace Grows,
Sharon Farmer Attacked

Fred Gorrell of Sharon township
was attacked and bitten by gray
fox Sunday evening at his farm
home. The fox escaped, but it is
believed to have been the same
that was killed Monday morning
by Paul Brownrigg in the immedi-
ate vicinity.
Neighboring farmers who saw
the fox believed that it was af-
flicted with rabies.
The death blow was dealt by an
axe, said to be the best weapon on
any farm for repelling such an at
tack.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
H. C. Jordan Buys Chas. W. Hawkins Store
In Caldwell With Immediate Possession

was employed with the S. S. Kresge
company for eight years.
The sale includes only the store
and equipment in Caldwell. The
Chas. w. Hawkins store in Cumber-
land will continue under the former
ownership. Mr. Hawkins is also pres
ident of the bank in Cumberland
and his many duties there made it
impossible for him to manage the
Caldwell store.
Caldwells new business man is
also a native of the Cumberland
community. Mrs. Jordan is the for
mer Adaline Fleming of Marietta.
They are receiving the best
wishes of their many friends for
continued success in the future man
agement of Jordans.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Local Teachers
Will Receive
Increased Pay
Pay Hikes To $500
Insured By Revision
Of School Program

Columbus, Jan. / - (Ohio Press)
Teachers in the public schools of
Caldwell and Noble county would
be insured of an annual minimum
salary of $4,000 by revision of Ohio's
school foundation law to provide
$33,000,000 more a year in state aid
! to schools.
Teacher pay hikes of $40O to $500
per year would be made possible by
proposed foundation law changes
adopted by the representative as
sembly of the Ohio Education Asso-
citation which met here in the Desh-
ler-Wallick hotel last week.
The assembly, composed of dele
gates each representing 100 of the
states $4,000 teachers, also endorsed
proposal for 80 percent increase
in state foundation funds for the
first six months of 1947.
Following the trend of favorable
public response to their plight, the
teachers upped the OEA proposal
announced last month by approx
imately so percent.
How much this increased proposal
would mean for the Caldwell schools
has not been figured as yet by the
OEA.
However, the original OEA pro-
posal would have given the Cald-
well schools $4,000 more in state
aid and the assembly voted an over
all so percent increase.
The Caldwell schools now get
$32,773 in state aid from the state
foundation program.
The minimum salary, the assem-
bly, stipulated, should be fixed by
statute, and applicable only to the
teachers with standard teaching
certificates, described as ''four-year
provisional certificates or better"
After spirited debate on the floor
of the assembly, proposals for $24O0
and $4,000 minimum salaries and
two foundation laws revisions,
backed by big-city delegates, which
would have cost $95,000,000 and
500, 100000 were defeated.
Schools now get $59,000,000 year
state aid. The new plan would give
Ohio schools $92,0O0,OOO. The plan
sets a foundation figure for each
elementary pupil at $109 per year,
and $13l for each high school stu
dent
The states poorer districts were
given a slight edge in that the ratio
of equalization and flat distribution
was made go percent instead of the
traditional thirds.
The proposals will be presented
to the 9th General Assembly by
the OEA which serves as the school
lobby.
Meanwhile, the estimated $40
delegates elected H. F. Valance, di-
rector of Miami University's place
ment bureau, association president
He succeeds James M. Turner,
superintendent of McConnelsville
schools.
Delegates from Noble county were
Wallace Blake, representing the
Noble county schools, Byron w.
Steen and Supt. H. c. Secrest repre-
senting the Caldwell schools.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02

H. c. Jordan, well known manager
of the Chas. w. Hawkins store in
Caldwell for the past ten years, has
purchased the mercantile business
from the former owner and posses
sion was given, Wednesday, Jan. l.
The new owner stated today that
the policy of the store would con-
tinue as in the past and no immed-
late changes were contemplated.
Mr.. Jordan came to Caldwell in
Dec. 1886 to assume management of
this store for Chas. w. Hawkins. He
and his wife and daughter, Linda,
live on a farm just south of Cald-
well. Both are well and prominently
known in this community. Prior to
coming to Caldwell, the new owner
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Second Farm Training
Course To Be Started

H. c. Secrest, chairman of the
Noble county committee for on-the-
job farmers training, announced
today that a second class in this in
struction would begin sometime
during January.
There are 19 at present who have
qualified to participate in this
program. Luther Schramm, Har-
riettsville, will be the instructor.
The first class began October l,
1916, with "a farmers participating
Joseph Parrish is the instructor.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Home Agent
Makes Annual
Report Here
Six Hot Lunch
Projects Set Up
In Noble County

Mrs. Margaret Donohoo, home
demonstration agent in Noble
county for the past two and one
half years, has completed her an
nual report and it was submitted
this week to state headquarters in
Columbus.
Mrs. Donohoo pointed out that
all the detectives set up for the
program for 1916 were met with
the exception that radio was not
used as frequently as the agent
had planned.
Six hot lunch centerS were es-
tablished in Noble county schools
during 1916, the agent cooperating
with the Farm Bureau and parents
in the various schools. This one
project alone affects several hun
dred school children throughout
the cour:ty
The major portion of the agents
time was spent on adult work in
the field of house furnishings and
surroundings. There were 342 diff
ferent women who attended the
project meetings on refinishing
furniture. This work was con-
Quoted on 19 communities.
One garden club was organized
in Beaver township with IL men,
bers. They held their organization
meeting in July and have met reg
ularly once month since.
There were 36 women who at
tended the sewing machine clinics
and IS machines were cleaned and
adjusted.
Evaluation devices were sent to
800 homemakers who had attended
meetings on time management in
1045. Of this number, 1873 replied
they were using the devices men
toned.
Two countrywide meetings were
conducted on toy making with a
total attendance of so. On other
community activities, the agent
spent 81 percent of her time. This
included farmers institutes, grange
and farm bureau meetings, assist
ing federal agences, collecting of
clothing for overseas relief and the
S. c. S. in planning tours.
Mrs. Donohoo pointed out that
many of the wives of ex-service
men are beginning to show an in
terest in better methods of home
making. In filling such requests,
the agent has the opportunity of
reaching a group of younger
women.
Of the total 226,762 acres of farm
land in the county, 196,847 acres
are owned by the operators. The
remainder or 29,915 acres are
rented.
Implements and machinery on
500 farms which reported for the
1945 census are valued at $416,985
as compared to $370,253 in 1910.
Since Noble county is a hilly
county, the use of several types of
machinery is difficult.
Twenty-Five farms reported hav-
ing hired workers to assist with
farm work. The remainder of the
work was done by operators and
unpaid members of their families.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Board Of Health
Meeting Saturday

Reorganization meeting of the
Noble county Board of Health will
be held Saturday, January 4, with
Zern Mallett, of Summerfield, pre-
siding in the absence of DR.. j. L..
Roman, Batesville. DR.. Roman sent
word that he would be unable to at
tend. His term expires in February.
Other members of the board are
A. H. Rich, Howard Gill and c. G..
Robinson.
At this meeting, the board will
also name a Noble county Health
commissioner, Noble county health
nurse and a clerk of the board.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02

in flames.
The McVay ambulance was called
and the injured man taken to the
St. Francis hospital in Cambridge.
The convertible coupe. which was
almost completely demolished, was
towed to the Norval Robey garage
in Caldwell.
The Stones were enroute to Glow
er. w. Va, from Akron, to visit rel
ativeS over the holidays.
Stone said he did not know what
happened but he is believed to have
fallen asleep at the wheel. It is
said that he worked continuous
shift in Akron and had not slept
for two nights.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
100000 Blaze Destroys
Old Marietta Landmark

Fire late Saturday evening de-
stroyed the three-story L. Gruber
& Sons store building and threat
ened to spread through the down
town district before the flames
were brought under control in the
historic city of Marietta.
. Companies from Belpre and
Williamstown, w. Va, assisted the
Marietta firemen in extinguishing
the blaze. Damage was estimated
unofficially at around 100000.
The Gruber building has been
LANDMARK in Marietta for many
years.
Several families were left home
less by the blaze, destroying sew
eral small apartments.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Western Union Rates
Are Increased Here

The Federal communications COM
mission has authorized the Western
Union telegraph company to in
crease its present message charges
about ten percent.
1t approved for an indefinite per-
iod an increase of 20 percent above
the rates effective last June IL when
a 10 percent increase was granted.
The Western Union office in Cald-
we'll is located at the Pennsylvania
railroad depot on Main street and
is under the supervision of James
w. Robinson.
The new rates were to be effect
i've Immediately.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
Former Harriettsville
Woman Critically Injured

Miss Marie Snodgrass of Porters-
falls, w. Va, formerly of the Har-
riettsville community, is in crit
ical condition at the hospital in New
Martinsville, w. Va, following an
auto accident last Friday.
The young woman received a Sc
we're back injury and fractured pei
vic bone. She is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Snodgrass and niece
of Mrs. c. L. Ullman, East street.
Mrs. Snodgrass is the former Dor
othy Ullman of HarriettSvllle.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
THE DOGS DO 1T AGAIN!

William Johnson and Rich
ard Rhinehart, both of Cald-
well route 6, through the aid
of their dogs, have done it
again. Christmas Eve, they
treed and caught two large
coons, one tiping the scales at
II pounds, and the other at IL.
Three dogs, and they must
have been good, were used in
the chase.
Perhaps they should turn
their talents to catching of the
gray fox.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
REVIVAL SERVICES

Revival services will be con-
Quoted in the South Olive Free
Methodist church, beginning Mon
day, Jan. 6. Services will begin
each evening at 7:30 and will be
in charge of the pastor, Rev. John
w. Guffey.
The Sunday services will be held
in the afternoon and evening, with
Sunday school at 200 p. m, and
preaching at 800 p. m; song and
praise service at 1880 p. M, and
preaching at 800 p. m.
An invitation is given to the
community to attend the services.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
TEACHER INJURED

H. E. Stevens, Sarahsville, teach
er in the Batesville schools, in
jured his left hand recently when
he caught this member between
his car and the garage. The Stew
ems family reside in the Mary Rus
sell property.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
YOUTH FOR CHRIST

Another Youth for Christ rally
will be held Saturday evening,
Jan. 4, at the First Church of
Christ in Caldwell. Rev. Hicks of
McConnelsville will be the speak
er. All young people in the county
are invited to attend.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
UNDERGOEs OPERATION

Lawrence Nichols, Caldwell, un-
derwent an operation Sunday at
Marietta Memorial hospital. Mr..
and Mrs. Nichols are now making
their home in Cleveland, where
both are employed with the Grille
veterans hospital.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
PRINCE OF PEACE

Miss Barbara Hutcheson, Noble
county Prince of Peace winner, will
participate in the district contest at
Marietta, st. Paurs evangelical
church, Sunday, January S. Other
counties are Belmont, Monroe, Meigs
and Gallia.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
HERE FROM SCHOOL

Darrell Lowman, of Canton, is
spending a two weeks vacation at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Lowman, ST., near
Caldwell. He is enrolled at the
Canton Business college and will
resume his studies Jan. 6.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
MEETINGS PLANNED

Mrs. Margaret Donohoo, home
demonstration agent, has an
nounced the following meetings
will be held the ensuing week: re-
pair of spring filled cushions at the
Marie Miller home, Fulda, Friday,
Jan. 8; slip covers at Leota Robin
son, Brookfield, Jan. 3; Mariana
Bond, Buffalo, Jan. 8; Batesville,
Jan. 8; and Three Forks, Jan. 10.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Caldwell board of education
will hold their regular meeting
Monday evening, Jan. 6, at the
school building. Set by law, Off
GERS for the coming year will be
named.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
NEW PAINT JOB

Four rooms in the Caldwell high
school building and the interior OF
the Caldwell gymnasium are re-
ceiving a new coat of paint this
week with William Rice and his
associates in charge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
ENJOYED HOLIDAYS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Jacobs and
son, Allan, have returned to their
home in Milan after spending the
holidays with relatives here. They
visited at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe Jacobs, of Main
street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
TO RESUME SCHOOL

The Caldwell schools will open
the second and final term Monday
morning, Jan. 6.
The Noble county schools were
scheduled to open Thursday, Jan.
2, having been dismissed earlier
than the local students.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
RETURN TO WASHINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Meighan re-
turned this week to their home in
Washington, d. c., after visiting for
several days with relatives and
friends here. They were house
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. E. Love, North street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
PRIZES RECEIVED

V. Bettinger, Dexter City route
2, and Ellis Keeton, Caldwell, were
the winners at the Christmas gift
drawing held last week at the
Stellfox Cut-Rate. Mrs. Bettinger
won a pearl necklace and Mr.. Kee-
ton, a Schick electric razor.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
FREE OF DISEASE

Statistics issued by the state de-
partment of health show that No
BILE county is free of any COM
municable disease. There are only
relatively few listed for the en-
tire district.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
TO HOLD CLINIC

Plans are being made to hold
sewing machine clinic Saturday,
Jan. 4, at the Crooked Tree grange
hall. All ladies of that community
are urged to attend. Mrs. Margaret
Donohoo will be in charge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
CONDITION IMPROVES

The condition of Ralph Teeters,
prominent photographer here, con-
tinues to improve at Marietta Mem
orial hospital. Teeters recently
underwent second major operation
within month.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
ENJOYING LEAVE

First Lieutenant Phillip Pakes,
stationed with the army air corps,
is enjoying a 30-day leave with rela-
tives in Belle Valley. Pakes plans
to remain in the army until next
fall, when he will resume his educa-
finr
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02

COUNCIL WILL MEET
First meeting of the Caldwell
village council in 1947 will be held
Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, at the
city hall on North street. Mayor S.
M. Secrest will preside.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
SPENDING WINTER

Mrs. Rebekah Farmhouse, Lewis
street, will leave this week for
Maumee, where she will spend the
winter months with her daughter,
Lucille White. Mrs. White is a
teacher in the schools there.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
CHARLES MORRIS ILL

Charles Morris has been con-
fined to his home on West street
this week with Unless. His daugh-
ter, Miss Cynthia Morris, is caring
for him.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
FROM OPERATION

Lemuel Moore, superintendent of
the Noble county home, is improv-
ing at the Ohio Valley hospital,
Wheeling, w. Va, where he under
went a major operation two weeks
AGO
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
BOARD TO MEET

BOARD TO MEET
Reorganization meeting of the
Noble county board of education
will be held Saturday, Jan. Is, at
the office of Supt. H. c. Secrest
E. o. Bond is now serving as presi-
dent of the board.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02

The Fashion Shop will be closed
January / and 2. 25c
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-01-02
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS
Dog Tags are now on sale at the
County Auditors Office and will
continue to he sold until January 20,
1947, inclusive, without penalty.
Male Dog Tag ------ S1.25
Female Dog Tag 49, SS.75
sanel License --- S12.5O
RAY McVAY,
Noble County Auditor.
10 o7
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-26

The Cheerio Club sponsored
an al-day outing at Revere
Beach. last Sunday Mrs r
Jerome Houston of Dee Gee is
attending summer school at
Clork University. While here she
is staying with her cousins Mar
tina Jane Brown and Bernice
Brown Goldsberry of Palmer st.
Henry Dillas Of Cambridge
Is spending his vacation with his
brother in-law and sister Mr.
and Mrs Reginald Bowling d.
Mr. and Mrs James Grassland of
Pelham st have as guests Mr. and
Mrs william Grassland of Cleve-
land, Ohio >. DR. and Mrs Her
man L Benners of Worcester and
AfMrs Ethel Christmas Smith Of
Brockline were recently week.
end visitors in Old Orchard,
Maine DR. Lloyd Marshall
spent last Sunday visiting old
friends In Boston =.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-26

These thorns, snags, crossroads
battle us every step Of the way,
An American! One of the south
ern clubs sold chances on an
auto: a colored vet bought a
ticket and won, his ticket was
given back and he was told only
white we're to take part. Where
was the American? But the
president stepped forward and
gave the vet a car, So we must
be overcomers, make it here,
and fit it in up there.
The 7:30 p m text: What a
Chance" Nothing is hard If one
will give the HON age and re-
spect to another citizen who
does you a good deed. First act
is to reflect and repent. For
what? Remission of your sins.
just thank him for health,
strength, food. shelter. Through
which we are saved, and not of
ourselves, but by his merit. Let
us depend on his grace. Amen.
Rev. Clifford Miller is the guest
speaker at Mt. Zion Sunday,
July q, Rev. Dennis is spending
his vacation in Ontario with Dr..
o. S. P. Thompson and Ulysses
Mays, brother-in-law of Rev
Dennis.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-07-26
auaaanHEaHRnnla

Building the church was the
theme of Pastor Bailey's sermon
last Sunday, and it was most APP
propriate for the work that is
before this community. Mrs.
Bailey again presented one OF
her beautiful solos which we are
going to miss if she leaves us.
Pastor Bailey off1ciated at the
christening Of baby Charles An
derson Jr., son of US. Navy Pet
tv Officer Charles Anderson of
Newport, R. I. The baby's moth
er is the former Barbara Ann
Digger, long an ardent church
worker here. The God-parents
are Miss Dorothy Griffith of
Medford and Mr.. Corbin Jacobs
Of Fall River. In the evening,
Shiloh witnessed the making Of
a new young deacon and a dea-
coness when Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Booker were ordained,
adding to the strength of the
church. On Saturday, before a
large gathering of relatives and
friends, Miss Josephine Phillips
and Mr.. Paul Cardoza were mar
ried here with the Rev. Father
H. o. Bow performing the cere-
mony. The young couple spent
their honeymoon at Vineyard
Haven and will live in Provi-
dence, the home Of the groom,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Fur an
nounce the coming marriage of
their daughter Gloria to MlMr.
Oliver Bowen of New Bedford,
now a senior at Tufts. The event
will take place August 16. Sgt.
George "Gumps" williams is