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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Hold Local Man
As Arson Suspect
In Fire Series

Chief of Police German Clark
and Deputy Sheriff Bob Allison
arrested an arson suspect We'd
nesday after local firemen were
called to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pfeil, on Route So opposite
St. Patricks Cemetery.
1t was the fourth fire alarm
from the Pfeil home in the last
five days, according to local auth
critics.
Firemen found smoking oil
soaked rags in the attic of the
house, officers said. Arrested as
the suspect was Howard Wayne
Pfeil, 81, son of the owners of
the rural home. He was being held
at the county Jail Thursday
awaiting questioning by a repre-
sentative from the State Arson
Bureau.
Officers said young Pfeil had
admitted setting the fire We'd
nesday but had not admitted
starting the other three fires at
the Pfeil home.
Defective wiring was at first
believed to have caused the fires.
Young Pfeil was angered at his
father because he refused to move
into another house, officers said
their investigation had revealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Eagles Going To
Zone Conference

London Aerie of Eagles has
completed plans to take a large
delegation of members and a class
of candidates to Springfield for
the tWo-day Zone Welfare Con-
ference of the Order, November
q and 5, Worthy President John
Stahl said today.
London Aerie will send five Of
ficial delegates and a large num-
Der of other members of the Aerie
are planning to attend the con-
ference.
The delegates are John Stahl,
Donald Dillon, Charles Golden,
Rodney Sly, Roy Keefer.
A class of candidates of the To-
cal Aerie are to be taken to
Springfield Sunday for the mass
initiation.
Plans for Sunday call for a
huge parade through the down
town streets of Springfield shortly
afternoon. The parade will be re-
plete with bands, drums ard
bugIe crops, drill teams, ladies
Auxiliaries, flags and banners and
many of the wives of the local
Eagles plan to witness the event.
Following the parade a mass
initiation of all the candidates in
the zone will be held at the host
Aerie hall with the best degree
team in the entire zone exemplify-
ing the ritual. The candidates will
be entertained by a crack drill
team.
State and Grand Aerie officers
will attend and speak during the
Convention.
The Host Aerie has planned
special entertainment for the vis-
itors both Saturday and Sunday
nights, Worthy President Stahl
said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
A One Year
Subscription
Free To Each
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BOARD
BUYS95O WATER Meters

The London Board of Public
Affairs has let contracts for $50
new water meters, according to
Bruce D. Lewis, chairman.
The meters are of the same type
i'm operation here and have been
purchased from the Badger Meter
Company Of Milwaukee, Wis.
The meters cost approximately
$50 each, an increase of So per me-
ter over those in present use, 1t
was said.
The meters will be installed as
soon as delivery can be made and
all water users will be metered.
Flat rates will be discontinued
as new meter installations are
effected. Too, meters will be in
stalled at curb boxes or inside
dwellings according to conven-
ience and engineering problems.
At the same time, it was an
nounced that specifications have
been submitted to the Ohio De-
partment of Health relative to the
proposed filtration plant at the
water works.
1t is expected that construction
for the new filtration plant will
start as soon as the Health De-
partment approves the plans. The
filtration plant will be built ex-
pressly to furnish clear water
to all users, Mr.. Lewis said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
New Commander
Of Knights Here

Thomas E. Gibson of Athens,
who was recently elected Grand
Commander of knights Templar
of Ohio, has announced the ap-
pointment of Russell Davis of
Powell as commander of Division
No. 5 of the Councils for Templar
Advancement. Mr.. Davis is a
member of Columbus Command
cry and recently was elected grand
warder. His division includes COM
manderies in Columbus, Lancaster,
Mt. Vernon, Chillicothe, Wash
ington c. H., Newark, Circleville,
Marion and London.
The Councils for Templar Ad-
vancement were organized in
1886 and the 81 Communicates
in the state are divided into 10
divisions. The purpose is to pro-
mote, advance and elevate the
attributes of ehivalric Masonry
mutual helpfulness.
Willis Commandery at London
is functioning under a dispensa-
ton
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Sexton To Meet
German Grappler

Frank Sexton the Sedalia farm
boy and former heavyweight
champion of the world, will tangle
with Fredrick Won Schacht IN
the main event of Promoter Bob
Hollis graphing show at Me-
mortal Hall in Springfield Mon
day night.
Sexton defeated Ivan Rasputin
in the main event last week to
gain the right to meet the Mil
waukee giant.
Won Schacht has just returned
from an extended tour OF the
country ard is one of the Top
drawing cards in wrestling. Al
though not always the standard
bearer of fair wrestling, the huge
German is highly respected Tor
his ring ability.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Jrbana To Get
New Industry

Construction of the million-dol-
lar plant just west of Urbana is
scheduled to begin next week,
with it expected to be completed
in six months. The new plant will
be built for the Liquid Carbonic
Corp. and will produce dry ice,
fire extinguisher liquid and other
carbon dioxide products.
The plant is to be located west
of Urbana on Ia acres of the John
w. Crowl farm, which is near
Muzzy's Lake. Approximately 400
persons will be employed at the
peak production period of the
industry. 4f'I b uiB,
Urbana was chosen for the site
of the new industry because OF
the tremendous water reserves To-
Gated there. Six-hundred- gallons
of water will be used each minute
when the new plant goes into pro-
duction.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
School Children
Given A Holiday

All public schools of Madison
county were closed Friday Tor
the teachers to attend the Central
Ohio Teachers Association meet
ing in Columbus. 1t was the first
full day vacation for the scnool
children this term.
The 10th annual session OF the
teachers association was to get
underway at 900 a. m. Friday
One of the speakers at the gen
eral session was to be DR.. John
H. Furbay, lecturer, author ana
world traveller who directs the
global air world education pro-
gram of the Trans World Airllnes'
Another outstanding speaker Tor
the meeting is DR.. Kenneth Nc
Farland, a native Kansan and
superintendent of the Topeka
schools, widely known in educa-
tional circles for his development
of the unit plan of school admin
istration.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
jefferson Gets
New Ordinance
On Gas Rates

West jefferson village council
has passed an ordinance establish
ing the price the Ohio Fuel Gas
Company may charge in West
Jefferson for a six year period
after effective date of the ordi-
nance.
The charges are: Minimum 81
per customer per month; zoe per
100 cubic feet, the first 500; 06c
per hundred for the next 4,500
cubic feet; .O5Ac per 100 for the
next 10000 cubic feet; D5h per
hundred for all in excess of 25,-
900 cubic feet. A 5@o delayed pay
ment charge, in no case less than
10 cents, is also provided.
The new ordinance repeals the
ordinance of July 16, 1945 fix
ing gas rates for West Jefferson.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Music Teachers
Elect Officers

Madison County Music Teachers
Association elected John Haas of
West Jefferson schools, chairman
at the first meeting of the year
at the office of County Superin-
tendent w. c. Smith. At the same
time, Miss Barbara Maxwell of
the Midway school was. elected
vice chairman and Mrs. Myrta
Tway, Monroe, Fairfield and Deer
creek schools, secretary-treasurer.
Attending were seven of the
IL music teachers in the county.
New music teachers in the
county are, William Riley, Mad
ison Rural; Joseph Sabina, Cana
an and South Solon; Miss Barbara
Maxwell, Midway; Earl Kinker,
Mt. Sterling; Mrs. Joyce jackson,
vocal, Plain City and Mrs. Dale
Race, vocal, assistant to Ray
Creighton, London schools.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Damage Slight
On Halloween

Sheriff Harold r. Bidwell and
his deputies, Robert Allison and
Herbert c. Markley, report only
minor damage done in Madison
county after riding the roads
Halloween night to aid in pro-
tecting property from pranksters.
According to the sheriff and
his deputies, mauraders concentra-
ted on mail boxes, damaging sew
eral in vicinity of West Jefferson,
in one instance tearing one down
and hiding it under a culvert.
Gates were torn off in some
parts of the county allowing live
stock to go loose on the highways,
but no damage was reported.
In the south end of the county
near the Fayette county line, one
farmer reported burning of a
shock of corn in his field. but
stated he watched the property
but had no return visit from the
culprits.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Four Eligible
For Induction
On November IA

Madison county will send four
men instead of 16 to Columbus
for induction into the armed
forces, Tuesday, November IA.
George Shoemaker and Rich
ard White of London, William
Follrod of Mt. Sterling and John
Craig of Chesapeake, Ohio, will
report on that date to the in
duction center.
The original order called for
16 men for the county's quota.
Because of the stipulation Of
birth dates, the four named were
the only ones eligible for induc-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Frank MatIock
Dies Suddenly

Frank L. Matlock, 66, farmer of
Derby, died suddenly of a heart
attack in the wheat field at his
home Tuesday He was a resident
of Madison County until five years
ago when he moved to Derby.
Survivors include: wife, Holly;
son, Ralph Matlock of London;
daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Hildinger
of London; Mrs. Betty Neff of
South Charleston; and Mrs. Mabel
Compton of Grove City and one
sister, Mrs. Mary Davis of Har-
risburg. He was a member of <
of P lodge at Mt. Sterling, Pythian
Sisters, and Fairfield Grange.
The body will be at home until
time of funeral 200 p. m. Fri
day at the Christian Church in
Mt. Sterling.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Voter Drawing
tooth Ballot In
Each Precinct
LONDON PASSENGERS IN
ROUTE 40 BUS ACCIDENT

London bus passengers
were injured early Thursday
morning when the Greyhound
bus on which they were rid
ing enroute to Columbus
crashed with an auto driven
by seph Sparks, 80
of Plain City, 2Kz miles west
of New Rome on Route 40.
Most seriously injured was
Don Bowling, %, of Plain
City, a passenger in the auto
with Mr.. Sparks. He suffered
head and chest injuries and
was taken to Mt. Carmel Hos
pital after receiving treat
nent by a West jefferson
physician.
The Highway Patrol report
ed the others injured were:
5yers |. Adair, So of 224
East High street, who suffer
ed a laceration on the head;
Marlin Dowler, %, of 7la
South Main street, London
sprained ankle; Della Hy-
daker, So, of 2o6 {. High ST.,
abrasions of both knees;
Esther Chambers, 80, of West
jefferson abrasion of the
left leg.
twenty-five passengers
we're on the bus, according 70
Highway Patrolman Ruddock,
who Investigated the accident.
The driver was Edwin Hayes,
%, of West jefferson. He was
reported unhurt.
The Sparks auto was
travelling east at the time of
the accident, the Highway
Patrol reported.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Congressman
Brown Speaks
At Rotary Club

Congressman Clarence Brown,
Blanchester publisher, was guest
speaker at the London Rotary
Club Thursday Nov 2. Mr.. Brown
addressed an overflow crowd of
Rotarians and guests and told
of the grave problems confront
ing the United States in the
world today.
In a splendid speech, Mr.. Brown
pointed out the reed for straight
thinking and sound leadership in
the critical time at hand.
While non-political in nature,
Mr.. Browns talk was marked
with solemn observation relative
to the precarious position of the
United States in the present day
world picture.
Rotary president, Eugene Kid
well, presided over the meeting
and Mr.. Brown was introduced by
]. Robert Tanner, London at
torney.
Mr.. Brown spoke in Plain City
and West jefferson later in the
day.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Mechanicsburq
Navy Doctor In
Golfers Story

Capt. Robert E. Baker of Me-
chanicsburg, in charge OF the
hospital aboard the hospital ship
USS Consolation, is pictured in the
No. II issue of Golfers Magazine
in an article on "Prettiest Doctor
in the Fleet"
The article concerns DR.. Bernice
(Burman) Walters, first Navy
woman doctor to go to sea. In
terviewed in Korean waters. Capt.
Baker praises DR.. Walters for her
brains and courage, and her skill
as an anesthesiologist.
Capt. Baker is DIR. Walters
commanding officer aboard the
Consolation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Order Trees Early
Al Members Urged

The All members planning TO
carry a forestry or Soil Conser-
vation project for 1851, should
place their order for trees before
December Is, of this year, ac-
cording to John f. Moore. County
Agricultural Agent. E. w. Dean,
Extension Forester, reports that
trees have been limited this year
for windbreaks and for planting
on the farm, and that the earliest
order will be filled first. Applica-
tions blanks can be obtained from
the County Agricultural Extension
Office, Basement of the Court
House.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Young Republicans
Organizing Here

An enthusiastic meeting of
group of young Republicans was
held Tuesday in the London
Armory relative to the organiza-
ton of a Madison County Young
Republican Club.
Speakers were Mrs. Lucille
Byerly, State Treasurer of the
Ohio League of Young Republi-
can Clubs and also President of
the Champaign County Young Re-
publican Club and Rodger B. Bak-
er, Republican candidate for
Madison County Commissioner.
Both speakers stressed the inn
portance of getting more young
people interested in government
and politics and offered many
suggestions, especially with re-
spect to increasing membership
in the organization and finding
an important job for each men,
Der to perform.
Don Millhollaad. of West JEFF
ferSon, was named Temporary
Chairman of the group and
Charles Richmond, of London,
Temporary Secretary G e org e
Taylor, Madison County Com
missioner, was designated BY the
Temporary Chairman as publicity
chairman.
The Temporary Chairman also
named Thomas Markham, Viii
liam Cain and Charles Crabbe to
serve on a Constitutional Com
mittee to consider and propose a
Constitution for the new Mad
ison County Young Republican
Club.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
SPRINGFIELD MAN
is JAILED HERE

Jesse Arnold Of Springfield, is
being held in Madison County Jail
for failure to pay a fine of $50
and costs on a charge of intoxica-
ton on the streets of London, after
hearing in the court of Justice
Maurice BE athard Thursday
morning. Arnold was arrested
Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff
Herbert G. Markley.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
TownsIey Rites
tuesday z P. NJ.

Funeral services at 2 p. m.
Tuesday We're conducted in CO.
lumbus for Harry f. Townsley.
Il, of Mt Sterling who died at
his home Sunday. He Ii survived
by his wife. Mrs. Ann Townsley,
two stepsons and a sister.
Interment al West Jefferson.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Al Clubs Prepare
For 1851 Projects

Several 4-H club members are
making their steer selection for
1851, according to John Moore,
County Agricultural Agent All
steer projects have to be on feed
by the first of the year. Any club
member or girl or boy who
plans to be in club work next
year with steer feeding project
should plan to purchase their
steer or steers in the next month
or SO.
Anyone needing help in obtaining
steers contact the Extension Of
flee, Court House, London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Brown To Speak
On TeIevision

Congressman Clarence ]. Brown
will conclude his campaign with
an interview Sunday afternoon,
November s, on the Cincinnati,
Columbus, and Dayton WLW tele-
visions stations from 2:20 to 2:30
p. m, he has advised the Lon
don newspapers.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Friedrich Named
Superintendent

E. j. Friedrich, go West Fourth
ST, has been appointed superin-
tendent of the London Water De-
partment, Bruce ID. Lewis, chair
man of the Board of Public Af-
fairs announced Thursday
Mr.. Friedrich assumed the
duties of the position recently.
The appointment was made by
the Board of Public Affairs which
exercises jurisdiction over the
Water Department.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
Temperature
Sets Record

The 81 degree temperature
in London Tuesday Oct. 81
was a record high for that
date, Leon nard McNeai,
weather observer reported.
The maximum temperature
recorded for the month was
"a degrees on Oct. II and the
minimum 81 degrees, Oct. IS.
Total rainfall was 2.36
inches which was 5 inch be-
low normal, according to Nc
Neal.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
STRAWBERRIES RIPE

More evidence of unseasonal
growing conditions prevalent ir
Madison County was reported
Thursday by Ted Hayman 1913 S
Main St, who said he had straw,
berries in his garden, some ripe
and others about to ripen.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
LEAVES HosPITAI

Mrs Robert Proffitt, North
Oak street, who has been a pa
tient in Mt. Carmel Hospital fer
the last month, was returned to
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Powers. North Oak
street Tuesday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
London Student
Contest Winner

Jacob Won Kanel, principal of
London High school, received a
letter Thursday from Ohio Uni
versity, Athens, stating that Mari
lyn Martin, a senior of London
High, was one of the winners in
the Ohio History, Government and
Citizenship Contest.
Miss Martin was one of 80
winners out of the 5000 Ohio high
school students who took the test.
She has been invited to spend No
vember II and 18 at Ohio Uni
versity with the other winners.
London High School will re-
ceive a certificate in recognition
of the achievement, according to
Mr.. Won Kanel.
There Is No Excuse For Fail
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
JONES IN TRAINING

Ralph A. Jones, seaman recruit,
USN, son of Mrs. Lavina Rob-
ertson of London, Route 2 is I'M
dergoing recruit training at the
worlds largest Naval Training
Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.
Recruit training is the sharp
break between civilian and Ma
val life in which the new Navy
man learns the fundamental prin-
ciples of the Naval service.
In the course Of his training
the recruit is taught seamanship,
Navy, customs, terms, basic ord
nance gunnery, signaling and
navigation.
Upon completion of his train
ing the recruit is assigned either
to units of the Fleet or to a service
school for specialized training.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03
u; OllR8
IA TOWN
'sA FACT

Something new has been
added to the scene by q firm
over in New York called
Facts, Inc" This organiza-
ton specializes in answering
questions and will give you
the answers for fee. They
will attempt to answer any
question which doesn't con-
Germ law, politics or medicine.
For instance they can tell
you how much hog bristles
are worth in the market at
Hongkong or how many
grains of sand in a beachful.
(How long is a piece OF
string?)
Ro-lNNNe!
My old pal and firehouse
diplomat, Haywood Snugg,
tells me that an egotist is
a guy who cuts his best
friend while shaving.
LAUGH
Laugh and the world
laughs with YOU; tis said,
(Cry and you cry out loudD
Anyway, we heard of a fellow
who, when he went to see
his doctor, was told that he
was suffering from De
ium-Trumans!"
PAPER
We dislike people who con-
tinually cry about every
thing but we think we have
legitimate beef when it
comes to the stuff this paper
is printed on. Latest figures
show that the cost of news
print has increased from $68
per ton in 1916 to the pres
ent level of Sill per ton.
BY the time we pay the
freight the cost really gets
up there.
EMPLOYEE
Suppose you've heard about
the mild, pleasant little man
who walked into the tax col
lectors office. Sat down and
beamed at everyone and
seemed happy and content.
The collector asked, What
can I do for you, sir?" And
the little man replied, "Oh,
nothing, guess. ! just wanted
to meet the people I'm work
ing for!!"
MOTHER
And then there's the one
about the fellow who went
into bank to seek a loan.
do you owe any back house
rent? asked the banker. mo
sir!" said our friend, We've
got modern plumbing!"
DRINK, DRANK, DRUNK.
If you simply must drink
booze, open a saloon in your
own home. Be the only GUS
toner and you won't have to
buy a license. Give your wife
So to buy gallon of moon
shine. There are sixty nine
glasses to the gallon. Buy your
drinks from your wife. When
the first gallon is gone your
wife will have $8 to put in
the bank and So to buy an
other gallon. If you live ten
years, buy all your drinks
from your wife and then die
with snakes in your boots.
Your widow will have enough
money saved to give you a de-
cent burial, bring up your
kids, buy a house, marry a
good man and forget all about
you! Submitted by Ole
Sarge)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03

You GRE Dufy Bound To Vote
viii You Foil?
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-11-03

There Is No Excuse For Fail.
ure To Vote!
The Nome nugget., 1950-10-13
NEWS IN BRIEF

SPOKANE, (P)-Vice President Alben Barkley said last night he is confident" Alaska and Ha- waii will be granted statehood when Congress goes back to work next month.
 He gave that opinion at press conference shortly after he ar rived in Spokane on a political tour of the region.
 The vice-preSident said there IS strong opposition to be overcome on statehood bills for the two Territories. He added that he is personalll confident action will come on them quickly after Con- gres goes into session and approv- al will be given.
The Nome nugget., 1950-10-13
Truman Hopes To Evolve Plan For Peace In World

ST. LOIUS (P)-PreSident Tru- man held out hope yesterday that he and General Douglas MacAr- thur may find a way to counter the explosive threat of commun- ism in the Far East.
 He contended that the free na- tons are making progress" tow ard peace in spite of conditions which are prevailing in the Far East"
 Out of his weekend conference in the Pacific, the president pre- dicted, may come "some contribu- ton to the peace of the world"
 MT. Truman's talk Wednesday night, to a meeting of the Missouri Order of the Eastern Star. high lighted his stopover here en route to the spectacular rendezvous with MacArthur, $500 mile away
 Although some 12,000 persons
 (Continued on Page Eight
The Nome nugget., 1950-10-13
Dr. Duckering
 Buried Yesterday

SEATTLE, R-Funeral serv- ices for Dr. William Elmhirst Duckering, for r years Dean of the University of Alaska school of engineering, and Dean of Fac ulties, was held here yesterday afternoon.
 Dr. Dwight Cart, minister of the Plymouth Congregatio n, l Church, conducted the services.
 Pall bearers were Ray M. War dall, a Seattle attorney; Tom Campbell, former University of Alaska professor, now at the Uni versity of Washington; Prof. Rich ard c. Tyler of the University of Washington; Dale Bumstead, Seat tie engineer; John White, Pan A m eri c an Airlines, and Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, president of the University of Alaska for 26 years.