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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
MonarChs Drop
Ada Quintet For
Victory No. Is
Ragged First Half.
However. Causes Worry;
Final Tally 58-47

After a ragged start, Marys-
vile High School basketballers
settled down in the second half
to turn in 58-47 victory over
the dangerous Ada High Bull
dogs, here Saturday evening. 1t
was the MonarchS 18th straight
win, and their 18th victory in l6
starts.
The Marysville Reserves, how
ever, failed to do so we'll in their
serves, losing by a margin of
encounter against the Ada Re-
24-29.
For the first half, the Varsity
game was plenty close, and had
the local fans uneasy at times.
The Monarchs definitely were
not playing their best brand of
ball, and Ada, on the other hand,
was both aggressive and ''hot"
when it came to shooting. Only
some accurate work at the free
throw line keep the Monarchs
slightly in front.
Gets 7-Point Lead
Things were going well enough
in the very early moments of the
game, as Marysville piled up
10 lead. Then, suddenly, Ada
came to life and began hitting
from all over the court. For the
last part of the first quarter and
all of the second stanza, Ada
actually outscored the Monarchs
slightly.
However, that 7-point lead
first few moments of the game
which Marysville built up in the
served them well. 1t enabled them
to have l4-9 lead at the end of
the first quarter, and a 1928 ad-
vantage at the half time.
Coming back on the floor after
the half, it was apparent that
Marysville decided it was time
to settle down to some serious
playing. From that time on, Ada
was not in the ball game, al
though the third quarter was
still fairly close.
But the Monarchs were hand
ling the ball we'll, working it in
for good shots, and began to get
up on the bankboards for the
rebounds. AS a result, they out
pointed the visitors 1912 in the
third period and held 4l-34
lead as the quarter ended.
All MarYsville at End
The last quarter was all MaryS
vile, and had Coach Warren
Widner seen fit to leave his first
team in the game, the final mar
gin of victory could easily have
been 20 or 80 points instead of
II. The Monarchs outscored Ada
1913 in the last quarter, even
with subs finishing the game.
Bill Boyd, who played good
floor game on offense and de-
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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
GouniY Cage
Standings Tied

Redwood and Broadway fin
ished in a first place tie for the
Union County cage league cham
sCpionship with eight-won and one
lost records. Broadway wa S
dropped by Magnetic Springs and
i Redwood lost to Broadway.
Union, defeated only by the
two top teams, placed third with
a seven-and-two-record. Unions
brightest moments were during
their 43-39 win over Magnetic,
stopping the Resorters after sew
en- wins in row.
Magnetic and York tied for
fourth with six wins and three
losses each. Magnetic lost to
Redwood, Union, and York,
while York was dropped by Rich
wood, Union and Broadway, the
latter an overtime tilt.
Raymond surprised by ending
up with a four-and-five record.
The Bears lost to each of the top
five clubs. Byhalia had its share
of tough luck and finished in a
seventh-place tie with Darby.
Both teams have two-and-seven
records in league play.
New Cally and Watkins finish
ed in dead heat for last place
with one victory each. Cally won
over Watkins while Watkins
dropped Darby.
Final County Cage League
Standings:
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
81 Seniors Tuke
Scholarship Test

Fifty-four seniors from Marys-
vile and the 10 county high
schools took the annual state
senior scholarship test Saturday
in Marysville High School Libr-
ary, County Supt. Gale w. Bald
win reported today.
The number was slightly less
than last year due to the fact
that only IL seniors from Marys-
vile took the test as compared
with 18 last year. Eight boys
took agriculture scholarship test
given that afternoon.
In charge of the test were Miss
Ferne Mills, Marysville, Supt
Homer Fisher, Redwood, Supt
D. r. Bendure, Watkins, ano
Supt. Purcell Mallett, Darby.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Redwood Man
Killed on Friday
When Hit by Car
Freeman Cushman. 65
Fourth Traffic Victim
In County This Year

Freeman Cushman, 65, of Rich
wood, died of injuries received
when he was struck by an auto
mobile early Friday evening, Mr..
Cushman was crossing the street
in the business district of Rich
i wood when he was hit by car
driven by Tucker P Smith, prom
inent resident of that town, and
former clerk of the Union County
Draft Board.
According to William Morrison,
Richwood, an eyewitness to the
accident, Mr.. Cushman apparent
+ ly became confused when he saw
the car coming and Mr.. Smith
was unable to avoid hitting him.
The accident happened at 7 p. m.
and he died in the Marion City
Hospital three hours later.
Among other injuries he suf-
fered a fractured skull. This was
gthe county's fourth traffic death
Sthis year.
Marshall Charles Davis, of
Redwood investigated the acci-
dent
Mr.. Cushman, 65, was born Feb.
IL, 1884 in Union County, the son
of David and Laura (Charles)
! Cushman, both deceased. In 1902
I he was married to Edna Davis
who has been in the Marion Hos
pital five weeks with third de-
gree burns.
Funeral services were held at 2
p. m. Monday in the Hastings
Guneral Home, conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Farringer Interment
was in Claibourne Cemetery in
charge of Edgar Hastings, funer-
al director of Redwood.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Insurance Co. Gives
Banquet for Rdines

Maxwell Raines, local agent of
the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. was honored Friday night
with a dinner at the Marion
Country Club, Marion. The party
was given in recognition of Mr.,
Raines' 20 years of service with
the Metropolitan Co. He was pre-
sented a 20-year service pin by
w. c. Goodwin, district mana
ger, and gift from associates of
the district. Besides the guest of
honor and Mrs. Raines, so en-
ployees and their wives, and DR..
and Mrs. H. E. Stricken were
present at the dinner.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
so Boy Scouts Get
Their Advancement

Approximately so Boy Scouts
from all parts of the county at
tended the Court of Honor held
at Essex Thursday evening. Four
teen of the total were from Ma
rysville Troop 101
Marysville boys up for adj
vancement were: Kenneth David
son, tenderfoot; Gene Easton,
second class; Dick Orahood, first
class; Jack O'Keeffe, Don Max
well, and John Kleiber, Star
Scouts; and Chuck Simpson and
John Fox, Life Scouts.
Marysville won the pie eating
contest put on as recreation after
the meeting.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06

more periodicals, more adver-
tising by mail, more business
firms in the city, and, of course,
an increase in population.
Mr.. Schoenloeb began his ca
reer as postman for the east side
of Marysville, which he continu-
ed for IL years, before transferr-
ing to the position of window
clerk and mail distributor. Later,
when Phil Baker became assist
ant postmaster, Mr., Schoenloeb
began dispatching mail, and con-
tinued in this phase until his
retirement. He had served as
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. 81
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
John Schoenleb Rounds Out 40 Years
In Post Office Here; Retires Feb. I

I On Nov. Is, 1909, John Schoen-
: loeb, Frank Beck, and George
Terry began city mail delivery in
Marysville. OF these three, Mr..
Y Schoenloeb remained to round
Nout a full 40 years of service as
p postal employee His retire
@fnent became effective Feb. l.
City mail delivery was estab-
lished in 1909, while Edward A.
Mullen was postmaster, and the
Ioffice was located in the Braun
Building on N. Main ST. The
room was later occupied by the
Holycross Music Store. From
here, the post office moved to
the corner of w. Fifth and CouHtI
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Broadway Upsets Redwood, 1886,
For Slice Of County Basketball Tile

Broadway led 1916 at the end
of the first period and 20-13 at
halftime. After trailing 1926 go
ing into the final frame, the
Tigers made a desperate rally but
still fell short. Missed foul shots
in the last few minutes spelled
their doom,
The win installed once-beaten
Broadway as the team to beat in
the coming county tournament.
Coach John Meranda has lost
only to Magnetic Springs this
year.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Corn Acreage Cut
Is Percent in County

Tentative acreage allotment for
Union County's 1850 corn crop
is approximately Is percent be-
low the average grown in the
county for the last three years,
Wilby Cochenour, chairman of
the Production and Marketing
Administration office, in Marys-
vile said today.
The allotment for Union Coun-
ty is 44,100 acres for 1850 as com
pared with a three-year average
of 81 ,243 acres in this county. The
1850 figure is 86 percent of the
average for 1947, '48, and '49.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06

sts., where Cussin and Fearn store
is now located. and after several
years, moved across to what is
now the Sanders Building, before
taking a permanent residence in
the new Federal Building on N.
Main st.
When the service started, which
was before the days of parcel
post, parcels were sent via ex-
press, the three carriers deliver
ed all the mail and small par
GELS in the city. Besides the
changes in location, Mr.. Schoen-
loeb has witnessed a vast increase
in the volume of mail, both in
coaaing aad outgoing. There are.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Graduates at Ohio u.

Lloyd Edwin Moore, Magnetic
Springs, was one of a class of 331
seniors who graduated from Ohio
University, Athens, Saturday af-
ternoon.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Pledged by Fraternity

Robert 5. Carpenter, Ostran-
der, was recently pledged to Del
ia Sigma Phi, social fraternity at
Ohio State University.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-02-06
Leesburq Baby Clinic

LeeSburg well baby confer
ence will be held at 1870 D. m
Wednesday, in the Pharisbura
School cafeteria. All children
under school age are invited.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
.FIREMEN'S BIG
PARADE TONITE
Fire Companies, Bands, and
Auxiliaries Will Be in Line
of March Here
1920 IN PRIZES OFFERED

The stage is set for the big fire.
mems parade tonight, when
awards amounting to $500 will be
given in twelve different classifca-
tlons, including fire company
bands, high school bands, drum
and bugle corps, appearance of
companies, long distance travelled,
and ladies auxiliaries. In case of
rain the parade will be held tomor-
row, Friday night. 1t will start
promptly at 8 o'clock and the route
follows: Starting at Lake Como
Gardens it will proceed north on
Main st. to Four Corners. west on
Commerce st. to Union St.; south
on Union st. to South st. and east
on South st. to the carnival
grounds on Market st. Plaza. E.
Reynolds Bradley is parade chair
man. The judges stand will be
placed in front of the Post Office
and guests at the reviewing stand
will be Mayor Albert A. Newcomb,
Sr., and members of Town Council.
Honor will be shown two veteran
members of the fire company by
having them also seated on the
stand. John G. Mannering, men,
Der for 81 years, and Frank Nc
Cauley, a member since 1901, are
still active.
Al Companies Expected
Acceptances have been received
from units who will participate in
the parade. They include Al COM
panies, IL bands, IL auxiliaries,
and l drum and bugle corps. On
the final night, Monday, Septem-
Der lucky winners will take home
new car, an electric mixer,
three-piece living-room suite,
bicycle, and a ladies suitcase.
Prizes Won Wednesday
Considerable excitement has at
tended the award each night of the
ground prizes, and the fortunate
winners and names of the donors
f ollow: Wednesday Handyhot
Apartment size Washing Machine,
donated by Robinson Furniture
Store, won by Andrew K. Ruby,
SIS cleaning certificate do
mated by Smyrna Cleaners, won by
Mrs. Leonard Morris, Clayton; l.
year subscription to The Smyrna
Times, won by Howell Barnes,
Smyrna.
Thursdays Prizes
General Mills pop-up toaster,
donated by Iron Front Hardware
& Electrical Store, won by John
Summit Bridge; SIS clean
ing certificate, donated by Smyrna
Cleaners, won by Joan McCleary,
one-year subscription to
The Smyrna Times, won by Mrs.
Ray Beltz, Smyrna.
Fridays Prizes {
Set of tractor lights, donated by
KIP Farm Supply Co., won by
George Pusey, Smyrna; mems
robe, donated by PrattTs
Store, won by Miss Bert
Goldsborough; S. cleaning certifi-
cate, donated by Smyrna Cleaners,
won by Mrs Virginia Anderson,
Smyrna; one-year subscription to
The Smyrna Times, won by Miss
Hilda Deakyne.
Saturdays Prizes
Pair of 6x16 tires, donated by
Ennis Atlantic Service Station,
won by Carol Morris, Smyrna; ,
porch chairs, donated by r. w.
won by Mrs. Fred
Harris, Sr., Smyrna; S5 cleaning
CONTINUED on Page FIve)
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
SCHOOL PUPILS
TO REGISTER
Pupils Entering S yrna
Schools First Time Will
Register Thurs, Sept. Z
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Photo by Rutter

Registration of pupils entering
the Smyrna Schools for the first
time will be on Thursday, Septem-
ber z, from l to 3 pm. Pupils en-
tering the first grade must present
a birth certificate at the time of
registration and be accompanied
by their parent or guardian. Pupils
entering any other grade, for the
first time as a transfer from any
other school, should register at the
same time and present a report
card or other evidence from the
school last attended. Pupils en-
tering the first grade must reside
within the Smyrna Special School
District. Teachers are expected
to move into the community dur
ing the Labor Day weekend and
to establish their residences. The
staff will assemble at 10 am. on
Thursday, September Z, for pre-
school workshop, continuing thru
Friday, September s. The first
day for pupil attendance will be
Monday, September IL.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
HOUSE FIRE FROM OIL STOVE
Home of Carrie Jones on South st.
Damaged on Sunday

Damaged on Sunday
A serious fire in the kitchen at
the home of Carrie Jones, South
Street, was averted by the prompt
action of her neighbors and the
quick response of Smyrna firemen
at noon on Sunday. Caused by an
oil stove which caught fire, the
blaze damaged the kitchen to a
great extent, but further damage
to the house was prevented by the
removal of the burning stove.
Neighbors and friends carried out
many valuable antiques which
have been collected, and the fire
was soon brought under control by
the firepen. Twenty-three voIun-
teers responded to the call and
they succeeded in keeping damage
to a minimum. The loss was par
tally covered by insurance. Carrie
was in the kitchen making prepar-
ations to start dinner when the
blaze occurred but she suffered no
injury.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
DIST. q TOPIC
AT LIONS MEET
Francis B. Gebhart, Past Dis
trict Governor, Explains
District Set-Up
DIRECTORS TO MEET

The regular dinner meeting of
the Smyrna Lions Club was held
on Monday night with Burrill Nc
Coy, vice president, presiding. Ed
mond NeWcomb was welcomed as
new member of the club and
presented to the members by Mr..
Mccoy. The invocation was given
by Henry T. Price. A schedule for
volunteers for the Lions Club
booth at the firemen's carnival
was set up. Robert Mills was
named chairman in charge of a
Lions bowling team. A three
minute talk on Lions Information
was given by Francis B. Gebhart,
past district governor, which ex-
planned that Smyrna is the Tooth
club in District %, and outlined
the set-up of multiple districts and
a definition of their areas. The
oIdIC VI OClhNdlC INV 6AobAASS
22D, a part of District % which
embraces Maryland, Washington,
d. c., and Delaware. There are
500 Lions in District %. Mr.. Geb-
hart cited the tremendous growth
in recent years in this state, with
20 clubs now in existence in Della
ware. He then explained the divi-
sion of Delaware into three reg
ions, each with deputy district
governor and one chairmen. JOS
eph Jefferson, secretary of the loc-
al club, is deputy district govern
or for Region 2. Frank GreenwelI
announced that there will be brief
talks on Lionism at each meeting.
A board of directors meeting will
be held September 6.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
BOY SENATOR
AT ROTARY
Robert Bamberger, Senator
at Boys Nation, Speaks
at Rotary Meet
MET HIGH OFFICIALS

Robert L. Bamberger, now in
his senior year at the John Bas-
sett Moore High School, was the
guest speaker at the Smyrna Ro-
tary Club on Thursday night on a
program arranged by William
Kruchen. Robert, who was speak,
er of the house in the recent BOYS
State, conducted by the American
Legion, was later selected by the
National American Legion to act
as a senator at Boys Nation, held
in Washington, D. c. He told of
the experience there which result
ed in deeper appreciation of the
American government and way of
life. He told of the many places
of interest visited, and of meeting
President Truman and Vice Presi-
dent Alvin Barkley, and many
other leading figures in national
lie. Lectures were given the boys,
two from each state in the union
and territories, on international
and national matters of import
ance, according to the speaker.
Reynolds Pratt responded and
thanked the student for his out
standing address. Albert A. New
comb, Sr presided and Willard Y.
Rutter directed group singing. The
Rev Charles Leibic, of Punxs-
tawney, Pa Was the guest of
Carl Wright; Leo F. Egel, Of Neal
Oechsler, and DR.. Warren p.
Combs was a visitor from the
Rotary Club.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
MORE CAKES NEEDED
Ladies Auxiliary Asks Public Sup
port for Carnival Project

port for Carnival Project
More cakes are needed for the
cake booth at the carnival, and
anyone desiring to help in this
project may do SO by donating a
cake, or may call Mrs. Vernon
Ford, phone 3O91, who is in charge
of this phase of the work the wo-
men are doing to help the volun-
teers. Mrs. Addie David is chair
man of the project of awarding a
walnut knee-hole desk and Domes-
tic deluxe sewing machine combin-
alton, and bench, sponsored by the
Ladies Auxiliary. When you are
on the carnival grounds, visit this
booth and see for yourself what a
valuable piece of furniture this
would be for your home. The booth
is located near the Commerce
Street entrance to the grounds.
Your assistance will be appreciat-
ed by the auxiliary members. The
combination desk and sewing
machine will be awarded on the
final night.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
st. Peters Church Notes

The Rev. DR.. Nelson w. Right
myer, of the staff of the Philadel-
phia Divinity School will conduct
the service of Holy Communion
at IL a. m. on the thirteenth Sun
day after Trinity September at
st. Peters P. E. Church, and will
preach the sermon. There will be
no service at s a. m. During the
absence of a regular clergyman
the services will be in charge of
DR.. Rightmyer.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
CLAYTON CLUB
IN CLOSE RACE
Clayton to Play Christiana
Sunday at ClaytOn-Cecil-
ton VS.. Chesapeake City
ALL-STAR GAME SEPT. 4

Tom Kennedy, manager of the
NICK League Clayton Club, is
keeping his fingers crossed and
hoping Chesapeake City can down
Cecilton while his own men are
taking the Christiana nine at home
this Sunday. If this should hap
pen, the season would end in a
first place tie giving Clayton a last
chance to take top honors. The
local club stayed in the running
last Sunday by nosing out Glas-
gov 81 behind the eight hit pitch
ing of Lew Wright. Kennedy will
call on strong armed Bob knight
to hurl Sundays important con-
test. Clayton is assured of second
place regardless of the outcome
Sunday, and the playoffs.
Tom Kennedy was picked this
week to manage the New Castle
Kent-Cecil County League All
Stars in a game with the Susque-
hanna League All Stars Labor
Day, September 4, at Elkton, Md.
Although the meeting of the NIX
c League managers to pick play
ers had not been held at press
time, it is believed by many league
fans that Clayton will be well re-
presented.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS
Mrs. John FearOn to Be Employed
as Part-Time Music Teacher

as fhIJ-1uH6 MUSIC IeAcNer
The Board of Education held
their regular monthly meeting on
Wednesday evening, DR.. Prickett
presiding and all members present.
Upon recommendation of the Su-
perintendent the Board authorized
the employment of Mrs. John
Fearon on part-time basis to
supplement the instruction in mu-
sic for the school year 1950-5I
only. The Board awarded the con-
tract for the supplying of oil to
the white school to the Clements
Supply Company and the Diamond
Supply Company. These were the
only two bidders in the area. The
Board approved the employment
of David Todd as a special officer
at school affairs. The Town Coun-
Gil has agreed to give Mr.. Todd
regular police power on school
only.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
ANNOUNCE TEACHING STAFF
FOR CLAYTON SCHOOL OPENING

The Clayton School will open on
Monday, September IL, according
to announcement by William L.
Torbert, Jr., principal. A half ses-
sion will be held on the 11th and
full sessions thereafter. A teach
ers conference is scheduled for
September 7-S, starting Thursday,
September z at 1 pm. All the
rooms and the corridors of the
school have been renovated and
redecorated, with all floors COM
pletely re-finished and new furni-
ture has been purchased for the
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31

primary grades. The building is
being insulated. The staff COM
prises: Mr.. Torbert, principal Mrs.
Esther Hynson, sixth grade Mrs.
Mildred Mills, fifth grade; Mrs.
Edith Moore, fourth grade; Mrs.
Blanche Smith, third grade; Mrs.
Laura Myers, second and third
grade, combined; Miss Catherine
E. Jones, second grade; Mrs.Mary-
lin Williams, first grade. There
are two vacancies to be filed this
week.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
Several Streets To Be Black-Top-
ped: Other News

PNNg OAhCA 4NChS
At the meeting of Town Council
last Friday night permission was
given the school board to have a
special officer sworn in to act in
that capacity on school property
during games, dances, and other
night activities at the Smyrna
School. David Todd has been
named to the position. Council
also authorized that the following
streets be given a black top sur
face: North Street, from Main to
Union St.; Mount Vernon ST., east
of the boulevard; Cummins ST.,
from Union to Market St.; Rodney
St., one block; and Fisher st. from
South to Chestnut st. Delaware
Street will also be re-treated, ac-
cording to Town Manager Stan
ford Marvel.
Smyrna times., 1950-08-31
VIEW. Meet at Clayton

officers of the State Veterans of
Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet
with the Auxiliary to the New
nam-Lee-Urban Post 1901 at Clay
ton on September IL at $50 pm.
with the state president and her
staff in attendance.