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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17

GoveFnor Frank Lausche
Is Speaker Here Monday

Ohio's Governor, F'srank J.
Lausche, was a surprise visitor
to London, Monday, october IS.
While Mr.. Lausche's visit was not
previously publicized, there was
a representative crowd assembled
to hear him speak.
Officials accompanying Lausche,
stated that the small number of
people attending was due to the
lack of advance preparation.
Governor Lausche was accom-
panied by George d. Nye, 1t.
Governor, who spoke briefly prior
to Lausche's speech. Several coun-
ty Democratic Officials and the
High School Band was also on
hand.
No reference was made by Gov.
Lausche to his running mate, Jo-
seph T. Ferguson. and other party
candidates. Lausche spoke only
of himself and his duties as Cow
ernor.
Among other things Lausche
said, concerning those persons
seeking special privileges in
state government, that, Il gave no
privileges, I took away privileges
and, if reelected. I will take away
more privileges"
Lausche also spoke concerning
certain improvements in highway
conditions in Madison County. He
stated that the Highway Depart
ment had spent ST, 1,500.0O0.O0 in
Madison County in 1949 and sthat
three new bridges would be built
here in the near future.
Our Fighting Men vofs-Do
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Burning Leaves
Blamed In Blast

City authorities Monday eau
toned local residents to use care
In burning leaves near sewers
following an explosion at Colum-
bia and Fifth Street.
Gas accumulated in the sewer.
believed to have ignited by burn
ing leaves. exploded the length
of the line from Columbia and
Fifth to 81 East Fourth ST, the
home of Mrs. Catherine Morrissey,
where the blast knocked loose
the concrete top of a cistern.
The explosion is also said to
have caused considerable DAM
age to the sewer in which it oc-
Cured.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Plain City Herd
In First Place

H. w. Boerger and Sons of
near Plain City, topped the coun-
ty in both milk production and
butter fat production. Their herd
of 19 cows had an average milk
production of 1914 Id. per COW,
and a butter fat production of 42.9
Id. per COW.
Dyer and Helmuth was sec
ond in the production of milk
with an average of 1125 ID. per
cow, and was third in the produc-
ton of butter fat with 4O.2 Id.
per cow.
Evans Elliott was third in the
production of milk with an aver
og 902 ID. per cow and second. in
the production of butter fat with
400 ID. per COW. Eighteen herds
were on DIIA Test during Sep
tember, according to Jack Lorn-
bard. Tester. and 6 herds on
Owner-Sampler.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
COP Groups viii
Meet tuesday

The Colored Republican, Wom-
ems organization Of Madison coun-
ty and the Madison County Unit
of Republican women. win have
q Joint executive committee meet
ing Tuesday evening. October II
at s p. m. at the headquarters on
South Main street.
An open meeting for all colered
Republican voters viii be at the
headquarters on Wednesday even
ing, October 18 at 8 p. m.
PATIENT At HOME
Mrs. George Norris is recover
ing at her home in Newport after
q major operation at White Cross
Hospital, recently. She was re-
turned to her home Sunday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Lodge Observes
Anniversary

The Tooth anniversary of Clark
Lodge No. 166, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, will be observed
Tuesday night in the gymnasium
of the South Charleston High
School.
A supper will be in the base
ment of the Methodist Church
for Odd Fellows and wives, and
Rebekahs and their husbands,
Mayor Arthur Duffey will well
come guests at the program fol-
lowing in the school.
George NJ. Neffner of New vi
emma, past grand master of the
Grand Lodge of Ohio,tw be fea-
tured speaker.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Lions To View
Movie Films

wild Life and See Ohio
First" are the two films which
will be presented for entertain
ment of the London Lions Club
at the dinner-meting in Choomar's
Restaurant Tuesday nipht Oct. IT.
Chairman Gilbert Mossbarger. has
announced. The films will be pro-
vided by the Standard Oil Co,
and will be in technicolor.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
COP WOMEN Learn POLITICAL
OBLIGATIONS AT CLUB Meeting

Madison County Republican
women were given a good idea of
what is expected of them in the
weeks preceding and at the No
vember z election, at a county
wide meeting Thursday evening at
the London Country club.
Mrs. Harold S. Welsh, chairman
of the county Wonnen's organiza-
ton, acted as POSTMASTER and ex-
planned the purpose of the meet
ing which was attended by a
crowd that taxed the capacity of
the club.
C. William O'Neill. Republican
candidate for attorney general of
Ohio, featured the evenings pro-
gram, giving a brief and force,
full talk.
After his short preface of story
telling, he started his talk by say
ing, Seriously. if you have the
opportunity to vote for man as
big as Bob Taft. there should be
no doubt in your mind how to vote
for United States Senator"
Further, he stated, appeal to
the voters should be made to them
as American citizens and not as
Republicans and Democrats.
Speakers, Mr.. ,O'Neill said,
won't win an election. The voters
must be gotten to the polls. Wom-
en-, he continued, must rise to their
opportunity and accept their chal-
lenge to assist in every way pos
sible to get out the vote. This, he
continued, is one of the toughest,
most vicious and hardest fought
campaigns in the history of Ohio.
outstandiAg Feature
An outstanding feature of the
program was the presence of wives
of state candidates who were in
troduced by Mrs. Lila Black, dis
trict chairman of the 14th Dis
trict. who is accompanying them
to various gatherings in her ter
ritory.
With Mrs. Black were, Mrs, Don
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Jayeees Plan
Vote Campaign

Jaycee president, Jack Phillips,
has announced that the London
Junior Chamber of Commerce is
planning Get Out The Vote"
campaign on election day. Novem-
ber z.
Mf. Phillips said that his organ.
ization Is cooperating nationally in
an effort to get the people to
the polls. While the campaign is
nom political in nature, the Jay
Gees organization believes that
such a campaign Is in the best
interests Of the Nation. Further
Information rs forthcoming re-
garding the campaign and will be
announced at a later date" Phil
lips said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Burglars En.ter
School BuiIdino

Probably SIX cans of food was
the only loot obtained by thieves
who broke into the Summerford
school building Monday night.
Sheriff Harold Bidwell reported.
Entrance to the building was
gained by breaking the glass from
side door. Glass was also brok-
en- out of the door at the office
and a cabinet pried open, Nothing
OF value was missed by the school
officials. The cans of food were
taken from the kitchen of the
school.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17

Ebright, wife of candidate for
governor; Mrs. Ted Brown, wife
of candidate for secretary of
state; Mrs. Roger Tracy. wife of
candidate for state treasurer; Mrs.
George Bender, wife of candidate
for Congressman-at-large; Mrs.
Francis Douglass, wife of the
candidate for chief justice and
Mrs. Miriam Yeazell. Springfield,
state committeewoman from the
Seventh Congressional district. !
Mrs. Welsh had presented each
guest with a corsage and each re-
sponded to her introduction with
some brief message of their pleas
ure in meeting with the group and
asking support not only of their
husbands campaigns but of the
entire Republican ticket.
In addition to these honored
guests, candidates on the county
ticket, Elton Kile, Forrest R.
Hanson, Howard Graham and
Rodger Baker were introduced
and responded briefly. Also wives
of candidates, committee women,
precinct workers and others, were
presented by Mrs. Welsh.
rh.;.-a~ cnA.ke
r. c. Rea, Madison County Re-
publican chairman, assisted Mrs.
Welsh in introducing the guests
and made some remarks regard
ing work during the campaign.
Rev. Greer S. Imbrie, gave the
invocation. Music was provided by
Walter and Ernest Vaentine. who
sang several spirituals. accompan-
led by Ernest Lowery. Mr.. Lowery
also played several piano numbers
before the program started and
accompanied ensemble singing of
campaign songs led by Mrs.
Welsh.
After the program the honored
guests were given chance to
meet the Madison county women
while light refreshments were
served.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Spring Flowers
Bloom In Fall

That spring is just around the
corner seems inevitable, judging
by the reports of flowers bloom
ing out of season.
Mrs. T. H. Golden, North Oak
street, reported, recently that an
Easter lily which she had plant
ed in her yard to rest after the
last Easter season, had shot UP
bloom stalk with single, fragrant
blossom.
On Friday, Mrs. Ebbie Con-
verse, Lafayette road. discover
ed two wild violets in bloom in
her yard.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
THREE OF SEVEN CONFESS
PART in STOCK RUSTLINC
Estimate Thefts
Nearly $4,000
Officer Claims

Three of seven men held in the
six county round up of suspects
in an alleged livestock rustling
ring, have confessed their part in
operations of the gang and have
estimated their total loot ap-
proximately $4,000, Deputy Sher-
iff Robert Allison announced
Monday.
The men are being held in the
various counties in which county
officers united their efforts in the
investigation of numerous live
stock thefts in this area of the
state.
Deputy Allison said Monday
that the three who have confessed,
made their confession in writing
to Sheriff Radcliffe of Pickaway
Sheriff McKeever of Champaign
counties and to himself, estimat-
ing their loot around $4,000.
Sheep Taken
The confession. according to
Deputy Allison included the al
legged theft of truck load of
sheep from the Charles Ackerman
farm on Route 1877 in Madison
County near the Champaign coun-
ty line. -
Also, Deputy Sheriff said, they
are accused of taking ten head
of cattle in one of their latest
operations in Union County. The
cattle, it was said, were sold at
Cincinnati for about $1,000.
Livestock included in earlier op-
erations and reported in the con-
fession, Deputy Allison said, were
sold to Dale Follrod of near
Circlevnle; the Columbus Pack
ing Company and the Union
Stocks at Cincinnati.
The seven men now held in the
case are: John H. Queen. %, of
Gallipolis; John Garvey, 36, of
Urbana; James Garvey, %, of
Middleburg, Logan county; George
Garvey,, 33, of Urbana; Garfield
Stewart. %. of Springfield; and
Earnest 90, and Glen Gilbert Is,
both of Urbana.
Each will be charged with the
theft to livestock, according to
authorities of the counties par
ticipating in the investigation
along with representatives of the
State Bureau of Criminal Investi-
CATION and Identification.
Arraignfnent of several of the
men on charges filed by Deputy
Allison was to take place in Lon
don Saturday, but was postponed
until this week.
New Charges
New charges have also been
filed in Champaign County by
Donald Sandborn of near Mingo.
He accuses the three men of steal
ing % hogs valued at 1896 from
his farm in March 1949.
The charges were filed with JUS
tice of the Peace Clark Sharpe of
Urbana. The three probably will
be arraigned in his court.
Additional charges are expected
to be filed as the two-month sher-
ifs investigation in six counties
continues. The case broke when
Dale Follrod, 81, Pickaway Coun-
ty farmer, admitted he had pur-
chased stolen livestock and i'm
plicated number of alleged
rustlerS.
Meanwhile, Clark County Sher-
iff j. Arthur Shuman and deputies
were in London Saturday night in
vestigating what repeatedly was a
new disclosure in the case.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Wells To Address
The Farmers Club

James .. Wells, of the State
Bureau of Natural Resources, will
address members and guests of
the Madison County Farmers Club
at the Christian Church. Mt. Ster-
ling, Thursday, October 19.
A program open to the public
will follow the usual dinner at
noon, ia
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17

Two persons have identified
the decomposed body found a
week ago Sunday along the Penn
sylvania railroad tracks near
Amlin as that of their brother,
Deputy Sheriff Bob Allison dis
closed Saturday.
They were Mrs. Blanche Leslie
of Portsmouth and Frank Justice
of Gallia, Ohio, according to Dep
uty Allison, and identified the
body as that of Lawrence Leonard
Justice, AZ.
The sister and brother made
the Identification by a crooked
foot and misshapen foot, it was
understood.
Official Identification will not be
made, Deputy Allison said, until
fingerprints taken from the body
have been checked against re-
corded fingerprints of Lawrence
Justice.
The brother and sister told Dep
uty Allison Mr.. Justice had lived
in Columbus about four years.
They said they had not seen him
for about two years but had been
in touch with him until three
months ago. Since that time, they
had been attempting to locate him.
The body was found by crew.
men of Pennsylvania train dur
ing routine stop in the area.
The body apparently had lain
undiscovered for several weeks.
An examination revealed no evil
dence of foul play.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Jayeees Plan
Campaign
To- Get
Out The vote''
a ol,p
Ga 'IDvvkl.

We had q famous and
charming visitor last Thurs
day. Her name Is Jan Struth-
er and she wrote the book,
Mrs. Miniver." Pert, dimin
utive and with a soft British
accent, she captivated us all.
While our interview was
necessarily short, we did learn
d few pertinent facts which we
herewith relate for your 1--WE
hope) interest.
Jan Struther worked on the
London Times when she wrote
her renowned story. S he
seemed to get a kick out OF
visiting our plant in London,
Ohio. / asked her if she'
thought Hollywood had done
a good job in making a movie
Of her story. why. ! think
they did a wonderful Job!
I'VE seen the movie version
-ix or seven times and
cried each timer she said.
How did she ever come to
Madison County?
Well, she is taking q trip
with her son who is interested
in agriculture. Through a
chain of circumstances she
and her son came to Ohio and
were referred to my friend,
Gwynne Burr, who took them
ON a tour of the Gwynne
land.
Being 80 near London J
lust had to. see what 1t was
like" was her answer to my
obvious query. When ] apol-
oeized. for my small office
she said, "Oh, your office is
huge compared to the cuD-
byhole I occupied when
worked for the TIMES.
Concerning present day
England she had this to say
"oh. we just couldn't get
along without the controls.
II il so necessary. you know.
with such shortages we pos
,t,vely couldn't do without
snme form Of control. I'VE
n New York. you know, on.
I am still in favor OF controi
hacanse it is the only way
England can survive at tne
present time!
We posed for a picture ana
she made me promise 10
send her one. Il do nope :.
is a good picture. Do you
think I'll look alright! ! nave
haen walking over the farm .
ali day and haven't mao
single chance to wash up" 10
,,s she looked like she hau
lust dressed for the day ana
when we told her this sne
smiled.
Our Interview almost at an
end. I asked about further
plans. She said, my son Is
ON a six weeks visa and ] am
trying to show him as much
of America (Ameddica) as
possible in such short time,
/ have friends in Kansas City.
We will go there next. ] do
wish we could 60 to Denver.
It is lovely there but ! don't
think we will have time.
America is such a huge coun-
try and there is SO much to
see / wish / could show my
SON all the places ! have been.
Maybe some other time nut
not now. My SON is IN the
home guard and must 60 back
soon you know"
With a handshake all
around and everyone smiling
she took her leave. Charmed
by a charming person. all OF
us here at the office spent the
rest of the day talking about
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Cooking School
Emphasis 10 Be
On Food And Fun


The emphasis will be on food,
fun and easy homemaking in the
three-day Gasco Food Institute
which opens here Tuesday, Oc-
! tober;24, kat 200 p. m in the high
school and continues through
Thursday. i.
The popular food show, which
is sponsored by The Madison Press
Co, The Ohio Fuel Gas Co.. and
progressive local merchants, will
bring to London a succession of
enjoyable and Institutional dem
onstrations on the fine art Of good
cooking.
With sessions open to men OF
the community this year, the spon-
sors expect a new record atten-
dance for the well-rounded pro-
gram of fun and food tips. Based
on the programs appeal to all
members of the family, their es-
Inmates place attendance well
above last years total Of 700.
Each days session will high
light the wide range of cooking
opportunities open to today's
homemaker through the use of
modern, automatic gas ranges and
Servel gas refrigerators. Dem
onstrations will cover "top-of-the-
rang" "broiler' and "oven" cook
ing. Refrigerator desserts, snacks
and main dishes will also be pre-
sented.
Opening Theme
! Theme for the opening day per-
formance will be The Way to a
Mans Heart" It will feature re-
cipes on everything from roast
beef to favorite snacks, each in
tended to make a special hit with
the man of the house. The theme
is carried to a climax in the pre-
sentation of a one-dish meal,
which has a special appeal for
those men who help out with dish
washing tasks.
New Ruffles for Your Recipes"
is the title for the second days
session. Old-favorite recipes, in
new combinations or with flavors
added, will be featured. Variations
of such basic favorites as apple
pie and french toast will be shown.
An oven meal will be prepared
to demonstrate the great economy
of fuel, time and effort gained
through that method of cooking.
Special show effects will key
note the program for the third
day. which has the title THE Blue
Flame and Cinderella"
Recipes that day will illustrate
TIE preparation of party meals in
which the honiemaker has plenty
of time to spend planning and
preparing the bill-of-fare as well
as emergency meals that may be
prepared quickly when visitors ar
rive Unexpectedly. Food items to
Continued on PGge Ts0o)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17
Body Identified B,
Man And Woman
AS heir Brother

Deputy. Sheriff Kenneth
johnson and Coroner w. z.
Lukens stated Monday that
Identification OF the mans
body found recently near Am
lin az that Of Lawrence Justice
had proved erroneous for rea-
son that the finger prints fall
ed to check.
The Identification OF the
body by man and a woman
as their brother, was tenta-
tive and not official, they said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-10-17

Our Fighting Men vofs-Do
You?
Arizona sun., 1950-08-11

water system to serve private
homes and homesites in the area.
Principal advocates of the wa
ter system are those who have
built homes or are planning to
build on lots on which they hold
permits.
Others have questioned the ad-
visibility of spending more money
on a recreational project so far
from Phoenix that only few of
the taxpayers who must bear the
cast are able to enjoy its benefits.
Development of the area was
started by the Scity under a use
permit from the forest service ac-
quired during the depression.
Arizona sun., 1950-08-11

Ralph Watkins candidate for
the Democratic nomination for
governor, last night "wednesday
named j. C. Wilson, attorney, as
his state campaign manager.
Wilson has been a close, per-
sonal friend of the candidate since
1928 when he established law Of
fees in Buckeye Immediately fol-
lowing his graduation from Drake
University's School of Law. That
same year he was admitted to
practice in Arizona.
Except for a period of five war
years, Wilson has been active in
his practice, as a state legislature
and as a participant in various
civic projects, along with manag-
ing a cattle ranch and farm.
During the war he served as a
LIT. Col. in the u. S. Army Air
Force 10Th Bombardment Group
in the Pacific as executive officer
of that fighting unit. He is a
past commander of the American
Legion Post at Buckeye and has
been in continuous service with
the Arizona National Guard since
1880.
While serving in the state legis-
lature from 1888 to 1887, Wilson
was chairman Of the House Ap-
propriations Committee, a key
position in the affairs of that
group.
His faternal affiliations include
the Kiwanis International, Litch-
field Park, of which he is first
vice president. He is also active
in his community's chamber OF
commerce and is a past president
of the organization.
A vice president of the Arizona
Cotton Growers Association and
secretary of this states Cotton
Pure Seed Association, Wilson is
also a member of the Arizona
Cattle Growers and Arizona Cattle
Feeder associations.
He is married and the father
of two girls, both attending ele.
mentary school.
Arizona sun., 1950-08-11

I-he lost 16 points and is now Sec
ond to Musial. Jackie is batting
356 and Musial 361. Sam Jethroe
has been playing his share of ball
since his return to the Braves
lineup and everyone is glad to
see him back in their taking his
daily cut.
Larry Dolby doesn't seem to have
been bothered by the blow on the
head some few weeks back and he
has gone on a home run rampage.
At present time he is right on the
heels of Big Luke Easter. Larry
| has belted 7 round-trippers since
| his return to the lineup last week.
DR.. w. S. Martin, the owner OF
the Memphis Negro Red Sox said
the other day, that the sale of his
| first baseman, Bob Boyd, to Col
orado Springs of the Western
League was not authorized and ne
plans to file suit to nulify the sale.
The sale, which was mace WIFI
Frank Lane, general manager OF
the Chicago White Sox, was made
by DR.. w. S. Martins brother, DR..
lB. B. Martin, the Red Sox road
booking agent. Looks like you
brothers will have to get together
with your business.
Bob Mann, once pass-catching
star of the University of Michi-
gan and the Detroit Lions, but
more recently a Detroit Lions
holdout, was ordered to the New
York Yankees mootball team in
payment for Bobby Lane, star
quarterback. The All-star grid
ders are 141k point underdogs in
their battle with the Philadelphia
Eagles, National Football Champs
of '49 in their scrap at Soldier
Field tonight. The Washington
Red Skins are favorites over the
| Los Angeles Rams in their exhi-
bition game at Los Angeles, Aug.
|16. Say-when does baseball end
and football begin.