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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Charles Morris Was
Looking For Trouble
And Finds 1t Here

Charles Morris, of the Bates
vile community, spent Tuesday
night in the Noble county jail
and he hasn't anyone to blame
but himself.
Morris paid fellow to bring
him to Caldwell Tuesday morn
ing in his quest to find out if
the grand jury had indicted him
for any reason.
''It just happened that they
had," explained Prosecuting
Attorney Leo Carter, "but the
indictment was secret and had
not yet been filed with the clerk
of courts and subsequently the
sheriff..
When Morris came to town to
find out what the grand jury
had done, it didn't take long to
find the right answer.
The secret indictment was for
non-support and he will prob
ably be arraigned before Judge
L. B. Frazier, Thursday
Attorney Carter said that
Morris always came to town
right after the grand jury met
to see "how he stood" but Lady
Luck ran out on him this time.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Auto Accidents
Occur On Weekend

Two accidents were reported in
Noble county during the weekend
by the Cambridge patrol station,
who investigated.
Two new automobiles were badly
damaged Sunday afternoon on State
route IS, when Rev David A. Doan
and Vergil Watson collided near the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fogle
The collision occurred east of Cald-
we'll.
The small daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Watson received a badly bruis-
ed chin but the other occupants
were uninjured.
Leander D. Warren, of Oberlin
was arrested by the patrol, north OF
Caldwell, charged with having in
sufficient lights. He paid a fine OF
$40 and costs, when he appeared be-
fore Mayor S. NJ Secrest.
John r. Buckley, of near Belle
Valley, and H. w. Harlan were also
apprehended, the former for reck-
less operation of vehicle and Har-
Ian for failure to have a taillight
Both appeared before Mayor Sc
crest.
Another accident investigated in
volved two residents of Cambridge
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
DON II, Ebright
Will Speak AT
Bank Meetinu
Gov. Herbert Now
Enjoying "Trip"
In Sunny Florida

Treasurer of state, Don H.
Ebright, one of the most popular
public speakers in the state of Ohio
today will be the guest speaker on
Tuesday, January 13, at the annual
First National Bank.
Announcement of Mr.. Ebright's s
acceptance was made Tuesday by
A. L. Schafer, president of the
bank. He will be pinch hitting for
Governor Thomas ]. Herbert, who
is now enjoying his honeymoon in
Florida.
Ebright, who has served several
terms as treasurer of state, has al
ways been one of the most popular
candidates on the state ticket He
made a brief appearance in Caldwell
about one year ago but this will
mark his first appearance as a guest
speaker for the stockholders dinner
meeting.
Meeting of the stockholders will
be held Tuesday morning and the
| dinner served at noon in the Amer
ican Legion hall by members Of the
Legion Auxiliary.
Directors of the bank at the pres
ent time are H. F. Cant, of Summer
field, D. L. Gander, of Caldwell, D
L. Harkins, of Caldwell, Byron
Schafer, of Caldwell, A. L. Schafer
of Caldwell, A. M. Secrest, of Cald-
we'll route and H. F. Thompson, OF
Berne.
The first organizational meeting
of the local banks will be that Of
the Caldwell Building & Loar
Company, which is scheduled fol
Thursday evening, January 8. This
meeting will be held in their offices
on Main street
The First National Bank meeting
is set for next Tuesday morning anc
the dinner will follow.
The Farmers & Merchants Bank
stockholders will meet Wednesday
morning, January IA, in their office.
at the bank building. Edward L
| Merry is president of this banking
institution.
Turn now to another section o1
The Journal and read the financia
standings of the Farmers & Mer,
chants bank and the Caldwell
Building & Loan Company.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Junior Red Cross
Drive Completed
In N Mohle County
Mrs. Walter Quick
Again Headed
Worthy Drive

Mrs. Walter Quick, of Caldwell
who heads the annual Junior Red
Cross drive in Noble county, an
nounced today that approximately
$4,000 had been raised by the stu
dents in the various schools and
there are yet three to make their
report.
Once again in 1948, the TWO small
est schools in the county system
Yoker Valley and Kennonsburg
were the first to make their quota
and report. The two schools have a
total of 27 students.
The three schools yet to make
their report are Middleburg, Seneca
and Summerfield local.
Mrs. Quick pointed out that these
campaigns are conducted in the
schools by the students with their
teachers as advisors. In this manner
they are given the opportunity to
actively participate in the annual
Red Cross drive.
The amounts raised by the vari-
Gus school districts and already
turned over to the county chairman
are as follows:
Batesville grade school, $5.35
Kennonsburg grade school, $500
Yoker Valley local school, $3.50
Stock local school, $742.
Brookfield local school, $4.67
Fulda local school, $3.11; Fulda high
school, $1.20; Delaney grade school
$1.31.
Elk local school, $3.41; Elk loca
high school. $3.06: Buffalo loca
school, $3.50; Beaver local high
school, $4.33; Belle Valley grade
school, SIS 20.
Belle Valley high school, $2.89
Caldwell high school, $10.50; Cald
we'll grade school, $16.61; Dexter
City high school, $1.00.
Dexter City grade school, $3.50
Center local high school, 1924
Center local grade school, $2.16.
Jackson local grade school, $4.0O
Sharon local grade school, $2.02
and Forest Grove high school, $5.43
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Agricultural Society
Reports Nice Balance

The annual financial statement of
the Noble County agricultural So
ciety, released today by Secretary
J. Kyle Walkenshaw, reveals the
fair board has balance on hand of
S2,696.43. This represents a slightly
larger amount than for the previous
year.
Receipts during the annual 95th
fair were $10,367.23 and expendi-
lures were listed at $10,014.75. But
the fair board started the year with
balance of S2,34395 in their trea-
sury, which was increased to $2,696.
43, January l, 1948
Receipts are broken down as fol-
lows: admission at gates, $3,298.50;
admission at grandstand, S1,458.20;
auto parking, $33200; concession
and entry fees, $1,425.15; state and
county aid, $2,500.00; all others,
$1,353.38.
Expenditures were listed as fol-
lows: premiums paid, $4061 IS; spec
ial attractions, $4,000; repairs,
S304.94; interest, $11250; federal
admission tax, $907.66 and all other
expenses, $4,000.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
haywood Love TOsSeS
Hat In Political Arena

haywood J. Love, of Elk town.
ship. is the first Democrat in Noble
county to announce for public off
ice and in the May primary he
will be running for Noble county
commissioner.
Married and the father of two
children. he has served three terms
as trustee for Elk township. A far
mer, he was also prominent several
wears ago in county basketball activ-
tiles.
Love has never held a countv off
ice. He is the son of Mrs. Bessie
Love and the late Clark Love.
Other than Archie Morrison, Love is
the first candidate to announce from
Elk township for many years. If
nominated and elected, he would be
the first county commissioner from
Elk township in SIS years.
He is married to the former Yer
ma VanFossen, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George VanFossen, of Elk
township.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Commissioners Now
Have Welfare Control

During the past week Attorney
General Hugh S. Jenkins ruled that
under the provisions of Senate Bill
No. 241 of the 9th General Assem-
bly,, control of county department of
welfare passes from the county dir
ector to the county commissioners
Jenkins pointed out that the above
enactment very specifically placed
executive duties to the county de-
partment of welfare in the hands OF
the county commissioners.
Noble County Representative
George c. Philpot fathered the bill,
which later became law, giving the
commissioners this control.
Once again the county commits
sioners have suspended Bob M
Spriggs in his capacity as welfare
director in Noble county but there
is yet to be hearing before the
matter can be considered settled.
The new suspension date was Dec.
Is.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Prison Mission May
Now Become Reality

The Muskingum Watershed Con-
servancy district has transferred a
parcel of land in Wayne township to
F. Russell Purdy. This represents
the first concrete step to establish
ing prison preaching mission near
Seneca Lake.
Last summer, Evangelist J. Jack
Paskall conducted a revival meet
ing at the Senecaville Tabernacle
and he stated at the time that he
was impressed by the scenic beauty
of Seneca Lake.
He also started the ball rolling
toward the establishment of reha-
bilitation center and retreat for par
olees in order that they might ad-
just themselves before their return
to civilian life
Evangelist Paskall is reformed
convict and realizes the need for
such an establishment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Three Byesville
Men Indicted
By Grand Jury
Six Secret Bills
Were Also Returned
At Monday Session

Three Byesville men were indict-
ed by the Noble county grand jury
for the killing of a domestic animal
and six secret indictments, ranging
from assault and battery to receiv-
ing stolen property, were returned
when the secret session of the jur-
ors came to close late Monday.
Prosecuting Attorney Leo Carter
said that over 20 witnesses were ex-
amined and IL cases reviewed by
the jurors. While returning nine
true bills, the grand jury ignored
three cases.
They also recommended that the
jail proper should receive a paint
job and new bedding facilities
should be installed.
The three Byesville men indicted
were Zack Hilliard, Emmett Watson
and Mamma McCreary. They are al
legged to have killed a baby beef
on the R. M. Secrest farm near
Senecaville, Oct 27, butchered the
animal on the spot and then trucked
the carcass to Byesville.
Judge L. B. Frazier has tentative
ly set Saturday morning for ar
fragments on the indictments, in
Guiding the six secret.
The secret indictments included
two for assault and battery, one for
malicious destruction of property,
one for neglecting to provide for
children and two for receiving stol-
en- property.
Grover Smith was selected as
foreman of the jury and made their
report to Judge Frazier and Attor-
ney Carter.
Only one juror was excused from
! duty and that was Dewey Sanford,
who was busy spreading cinders on
the state highways in this county.
Mark Rossiter, of Center township,
was secured by Sheriff Clayton Nc
Kee to serve in his place.
Miss Grace Mckee, of North
street, was the only woman juror
to serve. Others were Jack Vaughn,
David Beckett, Clyde Davis, Donald
Leonard, G. T. Jennings, Lemuel
Davis, Ralph Murrey, Lewis Swick,
Ray Window, Richard Douglas, A.
! ]. Crock and Noah Pitts.
Members of the recently drawn
petit jury will be subject to the call
of Judge Frazier.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
New Car And Truck Sales Continue
Al Hiqh Rate Thruouf Noble County

Seventeen new cars and seven
new trucks were sold in Noble
county during the last month of l947
according to check at the office of
Clerk of Courts George L. Thomp-
son.
In addition to the above, 70 used
automobiles changed ownership and
Is used trucks. This represents III
certificates of titles which were
compiled in December.
New cars were purchased by S,
D. Hamilton, Senecaville; Blake
Davis, Caldwell route; F. W.. Fergu-
son, Caldwell; Robert c. Smith,
Caldwell; Emory Carrell, Dexter
City. Carl Ogle, Dexter City; John
Tomcho, Cumberland route. Dana E
Morris, Caldwell route. five; Mrs
Elizabeth Ullman, Belle Valley
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Christmas Seal Sale
Continues To Lag

Mrs. Mildred Long, seal sale
chairman, said today that reminder
cards" will be mailed to residents of
Noble county in a final effort to
get 100 percent return on the seals
which were mailed out in Novem-
Der for Christmas.
Over 1900 letters containing these
seals were placed in the mails and
This is considered a poor response
and does not compare favorably
with years past.
Mrs. Long said that a complete
report must be made in the near fu-
ture to state headquarters but it
would be held up until the "remin-
der cards" had brought an addition
al response.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Tax Collection
Period Booming

The office of Treasurer Ira Pryor
is a beehive of activity this week
as people flock to the pay window
for the first half of the 1947 real
estate tax collection here.
Treasurer Pryor said that last
Monday, $2,613.86 was paid in taxes,
representing the largest take in any
one day since the books were open.
The tax books opened January l
and will close January 20, unless the
state tax commission grants an ex-
tension of time.
The current collection is always
the heaviest one since many owners
pay their taxes at this time for the
entire year.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Mvron Merry To
Study In NeXiCO

Myron Merry and 80 other stu
dents at Ohio State University. left
Monday for the University of Mex
leo at Mexico City, where he will
continue his studies this semester.
The exchange of students was
between the two universities and a
similar number from the University
of Mexico will study at State.
Myron Merry is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward L. Merry, of West
street. He has received his Bache-
lor's degree in engineering and is
now working on his masters
He is a graduate of the Caldwell
high school.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Amusement Tax
To Swell Fund

There is every indication that the
general admissions or amusement
tax, now being collected by village
officials, will result in approxim-
ately $1,600.00 per year for the gen
eral fund.
The first collection was made
November and during the period
until December 18, $234.41 was col
lected This would indicate that over
period of one year, the amount
might exceed $1,60C.00
Mayor S. NJ Secrest pointed out
today that amusement tax blanks
must be renewed for 1948 Mayor
Secrest said they were issued only
for the remainder of l947 and must
again be renewed. This represents
an additional cost of $1.00.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Commissioners Working
On Annual Appropriation

The Noble county commissioners
began working on the 1948 appro-
priation for this county at their reg
ular meeting, Monday. 1t is expected
that at least three weeks will be
required to set up the working pro-
gram for this county.
The various office holders at the
courthouse have been requested to
turn in their appropriation needs
for the coming year. These will all
be assembled by the commissioners
and the appropriation completed
1t is expected that the needs of
the various officers will be greater
this year than ever before.
The various deputies in the court
house are hoping for raise but the
commissioners have not indicated
that it will be granted.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Carmen Long Returns
AS Dean OF Women

Miss Carmen Long, dean of wo-
men at the Philadelphia School of
the Bible, Philadelphia, Pa, return
ed to that city Sunday after spend
ing the Christmas holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Long, of CALDWELL
In addition to her duties at the
school, Miss Long has been doing
substitute teaching in public speak
ing and Bible exposition for DR..
Clarence E. Mason, dean of the
school. She is regularly teaching
Bible in two of the city's hiqh
schools. Beginning this month, Miss
Long will be teaching public
speaking course to students of var
ious seminaries located in Philadel-
phia.
The Caldwell girl has the unusual
distinction of being the youngest
dean of women in America.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
W. J. Kimnach RetireS
From Public Service

In 1917, William J. Kimnach be-
came a member of the Caldwell
board of public affairs. After serv-
ing 80 years in this capacity, he re-
tired last Tuesday when the final
meeting of the board was held.
Mr.. Kimnach retires with 80 years
of public service behind him and he
has merited the appreciation OF
many people during this long and
unusual tenure of office. Mr.. Kim
mach did not choose to run at the
last election.
He will be succeeded by Charles
Lorenz. Charles Rogers and R. D
Buckley are the other two members
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Phlpot And Bates To
Tanele In Primary

Two official announcements Of
candidates this week will result in
Representative George c. Philpot
of Summerfield, having opposition
from Archbishop Bethel Bates, also
of the Summerfield community, in
the Forthcoming May primary.
Both are Republicans. Philpot will
be asking for his second term.
Archbishop Bates withdrew his
candidacy for commissioner this
week and announced instead for
state representative.
To date, not single Democrat
has made an official announcement
for any office.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

Noble County Commissioners, Cald-
we'll; Neil R. Long, Quaker City
route; Willard o. Starr, Caldwell
route; Lemuel D. Higgins. Quaker
City route; M. D. Hitchins, Caldwell
route; Virginia M. Barlow, Cald-
we'll; William J. Kimnach, Caldwell
and H. B. Brumbach, Caldwell.
Trucks were purchased by Cliff
ford Misel, Dexter City; Norval
Robey Co., CALDWELL; pickup truck,
William H. Rich, Sarahsville; sedan
delivery, Harry A. Semon, Caldwell;
II uck, Noble County Commissioners,
and two jeeps by the Testa Bros.
Inc, Dexter City.
A conservative estimate for 1947
would indicate that despite the high
cost of new automobile, there were
: many new vehicles purchased In
his county as in past years.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Ray T. Miller, Democratic Candidate F or
Governor, To Visit Southeastern Ohio

pected to avail themselves of this
early opportunity to become person
ally acquainted with the candidate
for governor.
In addition to these, the executive
and central committee chairmen of
81 surrounding counties have been
invited to attend, including those of
Noble county as well, as the state
central committee members from
that area, and leading political
figures from throughout the state,
according to Sharpe.
A social hour from $50 to 600
p. M, will proceed the dinner.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
Patrolman Edgar Hill
Assigned To WoodSfield

The State Highway Patrol has as
signed Patrolman Edgar Hill, of
New Philadelphia, to duty at Woods
field and he will assume his duties
in the near future
Patrolman Hill is a native of the
Fulda community and a son of ex-
commissioner William Hill His sis
ter, Mrs. Clarence Schell, resides in
CALDWELL
Patrolman Hill is married and
there are three children in the fam
lily.
Woodsfield is fortunate in secur-
ing the services of a patrolman.
Mayor S. M. Secrest is still working
on the idea of securing patrol sta
ton for Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

The above picture clearly il
lustrates the preparedness and
serious planning necessary in
providing 80 shut-in recipients,
residino in Caldwell and vicinity,
with Christmas boxes distributed
by the Young Peoples Mission
ary Society of the Caldwell Free
Methodist church. The act truly
displayed the actual meaning of
the phrase, peace on earth,
good will toward men,"
The program, outlined by the
society's presi d e mt, William
Grimes, called for the commit
tee to, arrange the boxes and
make the distribution prior to
Christmas Eve. Caroling of
Christmas songs high-lighted the
cali on each individual shut-in.
This wear, assisting the presi-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

Ran T. Miller, will make his first
southeastern Ohio appearance since
declaAng himself a Democratic
candidte for Governor when he is
entertained at banquet-d dinner
meetini in the Cambridge county
club, H'iday, January 8, according
to an announcement made today by
o. J. Sharpe, chairman of the
Guernsy County Democratic Ex-
ecutiveV Committee.
All Guernsey county central COM
rnittdli en- and their wives have
been y ued invitations and are ex-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
St. PhlOmena Church
Completes Decoration
eing added

Finishing touches are being added
to the ST Philomena Catholic church
this week and the interior has now
been completely redecorated by
Mack Pitcher and son, Woody, of
Olive.
The fourteen stations of the cross
are being repainted and this decora-
alton is sponsored by contributions
received from members of the par
! ish.
The rear of the altar has a blue
background studded with gold stars.
The general color scheme of the in
terror is pink and white with blue
trim.
The various statues in the church
are also being repainted.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

dent in the society's annual
Yuletide remembrance, were,
left to right: Myron Pickenpaugh,
Mrs. Myron Pickenpaugh, Miss
Freda Cooper, Miss Mary Davis,
Mrs. William Grimes, President
William Grimes, Tam Jennings,
and Mrs. Tam Jennings.
The practice of distributing gift
boxes at Christmas time to shut
ins was inaugurated by the society
ten years ago. Interest has in
creased each year." says Mrs. Tam
Jennings, that now this work of
remembering the less fortunates
on Christmas Eve is one of the
organization major functions" +"
When The Journal Staff Photo
grapher Joe Kusnerak caught the
above group, they were energet-
ically at work in putting the fin
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
FOxHUNTERS TO MEET

The Noble county FFPA organ
ization will hold their initial meet
ing in Caldwell, Tuesday evening,
January 13. The meeting will be
held in the patriotic room of the
courthouse but those interested
should inquire at Gill's Barber Shop
in Caldwell, as there might be last
minute change The organization is
headed by Archbishop Bethel Bates
of near Summerfield. All lovers of
this sport and any others interested
should attend the meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

ishing touches on the gift boxes
at the Tam Jennings home on
East street, Tuesday evening,
December %.
Incidentally, the first group, 10
years ago, met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Tam Jennings, who then
resided in Olive.
1t was necessary for the COM
mittee to carry the distribution
detail over into the second night,
Wednesday, December "a, Christ
mas Eve, because of the large
number of shut~ins appearing on
their list
Needless to say, in conclusion,
''many weakened hearts were
strengthened by the kindness ex-
emplified by the Young Peoples
Missionary Society of the Cald-
we'll Free Methodist church.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
SCHOTT HOME SOLD

The Casper Schott homo on Fair
ground street was sold Friday to W.
z. DeVolld, of Beverly, who will
move his family here in the near
future. The real estate deal was
handled by Howard Shafer, local
licensed broker. Mr.. DeVolld will
soon open his new tractor sales off
ice on West street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
RETURNS TO BASE

RETURNS TO BASE
T. R. Johnson, Phi. M. &c, has re-
turned to the U. S. Naval hospital
in Portsmouth, Va, where he is
stationed after spending a IL day
leave at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. johnson, of Alliance.
His father has been removed to
his home from the Alliance City
hospital, where he recently under
went major operation. He is an in
structor in Industrial Arts at the
State Street Junior high school in
Alliance.
The Johnson family are former
residents of Belle Valley.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08

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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-01-08
AT MEETING

County Agent Floyd Henderson
said that all farmers who plan to
attend the operation of the southern
Ohio egg auction should meet at the
courthouse in Caldwell promptly at
1000 o'clock, Monday morning
January IL. This is especially true
of veterans who are taking on-the-
job training and other egg pro-
ducers. This meeting is being held
at Cambridge.