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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Music Festival
Set For March rs

The date for the Madison Coun-
ty Music Festival has been set for
Wednesday, March 26. Earl Kink-
er. chairman of the Madison
County Music Teachers Associa-
tion announced to members at
the November meeting in the
office of Co, Superintendent RID.
Webster. Mr.. Kinker had been in
vited to the meeting of Superin-
tendents in the Madison County
system, when the date was set.
Monday March "a was set for
the rehearsal of the All-County
Band and Tuesday. March IS, for
the All-County Chorus, Mr.. Kin
ker stated.
At the November meeting music
teachers of the county system Sc
lected a part of the numbers for
the Festival program. The lists
will be completed by committees
and mailed to all the schools In
the county.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Armistice Noted
With Parade And
Ceremonies Here

The Rev. Greer s. Imbrie, pas
tor of First Presbyterian Church,
spoke briefly on Winning of Per
nlanent Peace, as well as the war,
at the Armistice Day ceremony at
the court house Monday morning.
At II minutes past II, the time
that the Arrnistice was signed,
Church bells rang heralding 80
seconds of silent prayer by the
assemblage.
Madison Post American Legion,
and other service organizations,
London High School and Madison
Local School bands, Girl Scouts,
Brownie Scouts and school child
rem marched in the parade that
gathered at the court house for
the ceremony.
Donald Farquhar. past COM
mander of the American Legion,
was chairman of the program
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Scout Fund Drive
Here This Month

Wilbur Hume of London, chair
man of the Madison District
Committee of Central Ohio Coun-
Gil, Boy Scouts of America, an
nounced the regular yearly CAM
paigns to raise money for the
support Of Central Ohio Council
will be held in Madison County
during the latter parts of Nov.
r. N. Ardrey of London, will
direct the campaigns in the dist
rict as we'll as head the campaign
in London. Mayor Harry Junk
has been appointed chairman of
the campaign in Mt Sterling and
Benner Edwards chairman of the
champaign in West jefferson.
Once each year according to Mr..
Ardrey. campaigns are set up in
The community in Madison Co to
raise the districts share of the
annual Central Ohio Council bud
get.
All the money raised will be
used to expand and strengthen the
Boy Scout movement and program
in the nine-county area which
makes up Central Ohio Council.
Mr.. Ardrey and his community
chairmen urge the cooperation and
support of all persons during the
campaign.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
OAR Regent Dies
At Gallon Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Earl
B. Padgett, regent of the Ohio
Society Daughters of the Ameri-
canRevolution, who died at her
home In Gallon Thursday, were in
Gallon Sunday afternoon. Inter-
ment in Riverside Cemetery, Gle
veland, Monday.
Mrs. Padgett who was well
known in London, had been i'll
with a heart ailment since March.
She suffered an attack while on a
recent visit to Washington D. G.
in the interest of her work with
the OAR and collapsed last week
after her return from a board
meeting of State Officers of the
Society in Columbus.
Mrs. r. o. Witaker, North Main
Street, vice regent of the Ohio
Society, who has been closely as
ISOLATED with Mrs. Padgett in her
office, was called to Gallon Thurs
day night and remained there un-
til after the funeral Sunday Mr.,
Whitaker joined her in Gallon on
Sunday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Squirrel Carcass Causes
Hasty Withdraual OF Charge

him on a charge of illegal posses
sion of fox squirrel.
At the mayors court, Mr..
Wickell asked that the charge be
read to him, declined to enter a
plea, and Unidentified the paper
wrapped carcass as that of a
Chinchilla, a highly valuable fur
bearing animal which he raises
commercially. The game protec-
tors also scrutinized the carcass
of the alleged squirrel" and
hastily withdrew the charge.
Mr.. Wickell, who operates the
Sterling Chinchilla Ranch at Mt.
Sterling said the animal. worth
about S700, had died and that he
had prepared the carcass for ex-
animation by a veterinarian.
Length and shape of the ami
mails skull and the protruding ear
bases, easily distinguished it
form the carcass of a squirrel.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Bond $4,000 On
Man Held Here

George c. Denny "a, of 2217
Stafford Ave, Columbus. held at
the Madison Co. Jail on a break
ing and entering charge in con-
nection with recent burglary of
two Plain City business concerns,
was bound over to the grand jury
under $4,000 bond when ar
raigned before Justice Gerald
Baynes.
Denny was recently arrested by
Sheriff Harold Bidwell of Madi-
son County and Sheriff Galloway
of Union County following burg
Iaries OF the Parsons Implement
Co. and the Farm Bureau Eleva-
tor at Plain City.
A parolee from the Ohio peni-
tentiary. Denny was released last
July after serving II years.
Sheriff Bidwell said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Mrs. {. A. Wall To
Head Toy Drive

Mrs. E. A. Wall, North Main
Street, has been appointed chair
man of the committee for gifts
and toys for the needy of London
for the London Federation of
Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Wall stated that the em-
ployees of London at the City
Building will cooperate again
this year in repairing toys for the
Christmas baskets. She has asked
that used toys be left at the City
building rs soon as possible SO that
they will be in readiness for dis
tribution. She also asks that men,
bers of the clubs Of the Federation
brings gifts of toys or money to
the weekly meetings as soon as
possible.
Members serving on the COM
mittee with Mrs. Wall are, Mrs.
Harold S. Welsh, Mrs. Robert
Halterman, Mrs. d. M. Mustard,
Mrs. Clarence L. Hunter and Miss
Ruth K. Armstrong.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

The waxed-paper wrapped car
cass of an alleged fox squirrel /.
introduced as evidence in Mayor
z. P. Speasmaker's court Monday,
brought immediate release of
Floyd Wickell of Mt. Sterling and
simultaneous withdrawal of a
charge brought against him by
two game protectors.
Arrested by Game Protectors
Irwin Patrick of Pickway County
and John Adams of Highland
County, at his place in Mt. Sterl-
ing, Mr.. Wickell kept his own
counsel, One of the game protec-
tors accompanied him to London
in Wickell's car.
Armed with the search warrant
from the mayors court, the two
state officers had searched Wick
ellis house, he said, and confisca-
ted the carcass before arresting
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
County Seal Sale
Chairman Named

Earl w. Robinson, prominent
London merchant, has been named
chairman of the 1851 Christmas
Seal Sale for Madison County,
according to an announcement
today by Mrs. Elton Kile, Vice
president of the Madison County
tuberculosis and Health Associa-
tion which will conduct the Seal
Sale in the county from Novem-
Der 19 to December 25.
The Seal Sale in Madison
County is part of the 45th annual
Christmas Seal Sale to be con-
Quoted throughout the country by
the 1000 tuberculosis associations
affiliated with the National Tu-
berculosis Association. The Seal
Sale is the sole annual appeal of
the voluntary association for
funds to conduct their year-round
programs of tuberculosis preven-
tion and control. This year will
mark the 45th year that the Seal
Sale is being conducted in Ma
olson County.
"Mr. Robinson's quality of lea
dership and his outstanding con-
tributions to the civic life of this
community make him an ideal
person to direct the county Seal
Sale campaign" Mrs. Kile said
in making her announcement.
Mr.. Robinson, in accepting the
chairmanship, said that he con-
sidered his appointment "a real
opportunity to be of service" to
the people of the county.
1T is a great privilege to serve
in behalf of the Madison County
tuberculosis Association because
of the excellent work it has done
to bring a destructive disease un-
der control in this county" Mr.
Robinson added. Il am determi-
ned to do everything within my
power to make the 1851 Christ
mas Seal Sale the most successful
the county has ever had"
Christmas Seal supplies are
now being prepared by students
of London High School. according
to Mr.. Robinson, and will be
ready to be delivered by the Post
Office on November 10, the open
ing day of the Sale.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
HALT ATTACKS
ON EAST COAST

U. S. 9Th ARMY HEADQuAR-
TIERS, KOREA, NOV. 13. -GHs-
United Nations troops stopped
series of coordinated Red attacks
today along the muddy east coast
of Korea.
The Reds attacked along three
mile front in the Kosong sector.
The attacks began before mid
night Shouting Reds kept coming
through the darkness until S a. m.
by 7:10 a. M, the Eighth Army
said. the last communist soldier
had been driven back to his own
lines.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Two Local Navy
Men Promoted

Two London, Ohio, men have
beeen advanced in rate while SER
wing with Fleet Aircraft Service
Squadron 691, at the U. S. Naval
Air station, San Diego, Calf.
They are, Robert L. Cook. .USN,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion L.
Cook of Box 220, Route 2. and
husband of the former Miss Peggy
Deffenbaugh, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward Deffenbaugh of Route
4 who has been advanced to avia-
tion machinist's mate, second
class, and Larry L. Taylor, USN.
son of Mrs. Pauline Taylor of dc
East Fourth St, who was promo
ted to aviation machinist's mate,
third class.
Squadron 691 is composed
chiefly of Naval reserves from the
Columbus, Ohio, area. who were
ordered to active duty Sept. I.
1850. >,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Three Escape As Auto Rams
Bridge, Hangs BY Bumper

Charles II. Wesley, president of
State College at Wilberforce;
Mrs. Wesley and a student, mar
rowly escaped possible death Sat
nrday evening when the auto in
which they were riding crashed
through the steel rail of the Deer
Greek bridge in Rt. 142 and hung
precariously over the creek with
the bumpers of the car anchored
to the bridge.
Mrs. Wesley, the most seriously
injured, was taken to Mt. Carmel
Hospital She suffered a fractured
right Nankle, a sprained right
shoulder, and injuries to her
mouth.
Neither Mr.. Wesley nor Barba-
ra McElroy, student at State
College, We're injured in the
accident.
The new car said to have been
driven only 600 miles struck the
east end of the bridge, ripping
out a section of the steel railing
on the north side.
The accident occurred about 7:30
pm. and was investigated by
Highway Patrolman Albert Monas
and Deputy Sheriff Bob Allison
They reported that Mr. Wesley
had used the brakes to avoid
collision with an oncoming truck
on the narrow bridge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Reds Want Zone
To End Shooting

MUNSAN, KOREA, NOV.
13-tR,-An allied spokesman
said communist truce neqoti-
ations made II even more
clear today" they want to
create a buffer zone across
Korea to end the shooting
now.
The spokesman, Brig Gen.
William r.. Nuckois, said
this "repudiates their earlier
statement" that fighting
would not end until ar arm
sistice is signed. The United
Nations command wants to
create a cease-fire buffer
zone only after other terms
of an armistice are agreed
on.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

The Kosong sector is As miles
north of the 38th parallel, and the
northernmost point of the front.
II was the only action, aside
from patrol clashes, reported in
the Eighth Army's evening com
munique.
Sixty miles northwest of Ko-
song, u. N. warships carried
their siege of Wonson into the
271st day. Destroyer guns set a
big Wonson supply dump afIame
Monday. 1t burned fiercely for
more than four hours despite a
heavy rain.
Skies cleared Tuesday and u. S.
Fifth Air Force fighter-bombers
cut north Korean rail lines in
more than 100 places.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Pear+s Live On
Farm In Photo

John Peart has identified
the aerial view Of the farm In
the Lucky Farmer Photo Quiz
as the farm where he lives with
: his family "a OF mile south OF
Brighton on the Houston I'D.
The farm is owned by Esther
Brubaker. Mr.. and Mrs. Peart
have lived on the tS0-acre farm
10 years. They have four child
rem, two daughters and two
sons.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
I0Hogs Stolen
At Braske+t Farm

Sheriff Harold Bidwell and
deputies Monday We're investiga-
ting the theft of 10 hogs, weigh
ing about 200 lbs. each from John
Braskett farm on the Yankeetown
Rd.
Mr.. Brasket discovered the
theft when he went to the field
tofeed the hogs and saw tracks
showing the hogs had been re-
moved from the field Saturday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
LlTcHFIELD TO WORK
FOR NEWARK CONCERN

Robert Litchfield, Lafayette
Road. manager of the London
branch of the Isaly store for the
last six years. has resigned his pos
tion effective November Is.
Bob" will 60 to Newark as
manager Of the Moonlight Gar
dens, recently purchased by his
father-in-law. Gilbert Shively,
formerly of London.
Mr.. and Mrs. Litchfield expect
to move TO Newark in the spring.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Train Hits Truck AT Crossing,
Auto And Scooter Get II Too

crossing were operating when Gil
lum started across, they reported.
Elmer Ramey of London, Rt 2
was operating the auto. Kenneth
Haskins Jr., of 122 S. Union St.
was riding the scooter. Three
children were also in the Ramey
car. None of the occupants was
seriously injured. Haskins suf-
fered hand larcerationS
Both the auto and scooter were
damaged according to the police
report.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
London Girls In
University Chorus

Fern l.. and Helen j. Edwards,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Steph-
en- Edwards, N. Madison Rd., are
members Of the Ohio State Uni
versity Chorus according to an
nouncement of the membership by
Prof. Louis III. Diercks director.
The 255-voice group is the lar
gest Of the University's four stu
dent vocal organization, which
include also the Symphonic Choir
Mems Glee Club and Women's
Glee Club.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Somerset Girl
Wins Contest,
Tie On Losers

Dorothy Yoerper of Somerset,
Ohio, Perry-co, was the winner
In the selection of winners in
this newspapers football con-
test OF last week. She picked 20
out of possible total Of %
winners and thereby collects
$40.
Another tie occurred in the
selection of losers. Alan kuIp
and John Payne of London,
each picked 10 losers. They re-
ceive IS each.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

He is responsible for treatment
and care of patients. Corporal
May joined the Air Force in Ja-
nuary 1850 and attended Medical
School at Ft. Sam Houston. San
Antono, Texas. He arrived in
Korea last June.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

j. NJ. Gillum, So, Wheelersburg,
Ohio, Rt. l, furnished SIS bond
when charged with reckless oper-
alton after a Pennsylvania Rail-
road passenger train struck his
truck at the Walnut St, crossing
Sunday afternoon, Police Chief
German Clark reported
According to police. Gillum pull
led his truck into the path of the
east bound train ana the truck.
when hit by the train. was thrown
into an auto and a motor scooter.
The warning bell and lights at the
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Eagles Plan Charity FroIic
For Runyon Research Fund

IG 1uilApil I1QtlyOIl 1diiCC1 1AC~
seacrch Fund will be recipient
of the proceeds of a charity fro
lie to be staged November 24th
by London Aerie No. $50 Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, it has
been announced by Mayor z. p.
Speasmaker chairman of the Com
mittee All officers of the Aerie
however and the Ladies Auxiliary
also will work on the committee
All organizations and citizens
are invited with the Eagles in
making the frolic a success. There
is still no cure for cancer. Con-
sequently research must continue
and it must be supported by pub
lie spirited citizens.
The local Aerie will join with
other Aeries throughout this
country and Canada in fund
raising effort for the Runyon
Fund, which was named after the
late columnist and magazine
writer who died of the ailment.
The entire proceeds of the local
affair will be turned over to the
National Treasurer, Walter Win
chell, and the money will be used
for research.
Last year the Eagles presented
$l32, ,999.53 to the fund and this
sum was called by Winchell,
the largest ever turned over by
any organization" The columnist
who was one of Runyon's closest
friends, called the Eagles the
Runyon Funds Santa Claus.
Damon Runyon was one OF
Americas most colorful newspa-
permen. A brilliant reporter, he
was the author of countless short
stories. Many of his stories were
translated to the screen. The
Broadway play Guys and Dolls"
is based on his writings, Runyon
was afflicted with cancer of the
throat, but carried on his writ
ings. almost to the last day. AS
memorial, Walter Winchell
initiated the fund to aid In the
fight to conquer the dread disease.
Last year the London Eagles
made direct contribution to
this fund. This year they will do
the same but in addition to this
they are making a special drive
for funds and asking the public
in general to join with them in
helping to fight this dreaded di-
sease.
Anyone wishing to make con-
tribution to this fund may do SO
by mailing their check to VIM,
Mcclure Sec. or by contracting any
member of the Eagles or Auxilia-
ry who will gladly call for their
donation. Tickets for the Charity
Frolic will be on sale soon but
no specific amount will be
charged. You give only what you
care to donate. These tickets will
admit you to the Frolic and dance
to be held Saturday night No
vember Oath at the Eagles Hall
in London.
Every penny taken in will be
turned over to the Runyon Fund
Not one cent will be taken Out
for expenses or even mailing. AL
expenses involved will be taken
care of by the Local Eagles.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
In Germany

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Coleman,
South Main Street, recently re-
,ceived a letter. from their son,
Pfc. Donald Coleman that he is
now in Germany with the u. S.
Infantry.
His address is, Pfc. Donald
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Serves In Kore a.

Ap1. 1NsC
land J. May. son
of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover c. May,
London, Route
No. 2, now SER
wing in Korea.
has completed a
half year with
the Fifth Air
Force Headquar-
tiers dispenSary.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. S. H. Cordle, South Char
lesion Pike, has entered White
Cross Hospital, Columbus, for OBJ
servation. Her room number is
119.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
g OUR
"a TOWN y
TELEvlsloN

AS you all know, our television
show blanked out in the audio
department last week. We had
as our guests Capt. Red" Alex
ander who had just returned from
a year in Korea and many were
disappointed not to have been
able to hear Red talk. In response
to hundreds of requests we are
going to ask Red to be our guest
again in the near future. Watch
for further announcements as to
when he'll be with us again
TRANSITION
Just for the record the past
three years have seen many
changes in our community. Among
the many improvements to our
way of life are: Grade "A" milk,
better water, new high gynlna-
sium, parking meters, garbage
collection street markets and
many other lesser but not less
important Improvements. 1t is a
nice thing to be proud of the
community in which you live,
isn't it? And there is more to
come as time passes.
LIFE
Fellow dropped into a local
grocers the other day and had
this to say" First they gave
us the Ten Commandments and
then came the Golden Rule. The
Constitution is written on a very
few pages and now comes the
OPS with a 10000 word brochure
which tells you how to sell a
head of cabbage!"
FIRST DAY
Nimrods of Madison County
take to the field Thursday. That
day marks opening of the pleas
ant and rabbit hunting season, as
all the followers of the sport
know. Just in case you haven't
read the law, bag limit is two
cock birds per day possession
limit four AFTER the first day
The bird-season is Nov. Is TO &c
inclusive of both dates. The hours
are 9 am. to pm.
AGE
Old age is that period wher
men pay more attention to their
food than they do to the waitress
ANNOUNCEMENT
Recently a single girl came x
her office and began passing out
cigars and candy, both with blue
ribbons. Somewhat puzzled anc
most surprised, her co-worker.
asked the occasion. Proudly she
displayed a solitaire on her lefr
hand and announced: IT'S boy
&c ft. and 1876 lbs.
OFFICIAL
During a Shriners' convention
one of the towns streets wa
roped off for their parade. Onl.
officiahcars with large signs were
allowed through the lines. AL
other traffic was halted or re
routed. But one ingenious gen
got by the police lines and drov'
through. His placard read
Past Participle!",
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

Mr.. ard Mrs. William c. Holton,
announce the birth of a daughter,
Janet, at Mt. Carmel Hospital,
Thursday. The baby weighed six
pounds and two ounces.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
MEN IN ARMED FORCES

Coleman. U. S. 52o5S790, sV. Co,
18th Infantry Regt., 162 APO co
Postmaster. New York, n. Y.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13

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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-11-13
Weather

Cloudy end mild with scaf-
tered showers foday and fo-
might. Low tonight 50-54.
Wednesday, rasher cloudy
and turning cooler. preceded
hy showers In ecss portion.
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-07-31
Disability Plan
On GI Insurance

Veterans holding National Ser
vice (GI) or u. S. Government
fWorld War II Life Insurance
may now add disability income
coverage to their policies as the re-
suit of recent decision by the
Administrator of Veterans Affairs.
Administrator Carl r. Gray Jr.,
has ruled that enactment of the
servicemen's identity and insur-
ance acts. of 1851 does not bar
the right to apply for addition
of the disability income provision
to existing government policies,
although the legislation did pro-
hibit the issuance of new policies
after April 25th of this year.
The provision involved in the
Administrator decision is one
that provides income to the insur-
ed of S5.75 for u. S. Government
Life Insurance and $500 per
month for National Service Life
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-07-31
Represents County
AT Ohio FLA Camp

Madison county was represented
by three Future Farmers of
America at the State FLA camp
at Camp Muskingum near N W
Philadelphia.
Ohio Ford Tractor dealers offer
scholarships to boys of high rat
ing in their FLA work and sponsor
their attendance at the camp.
Paul Green. president of tn e
FLA chapter at Madison Rural
School and James Fellows of th e
same chapter, attended the four
day camp on the scholarship.
Floyd Heise, also of Madison Rur-
al, was the third member of the
county group.