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Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Safety Council Notes

Pedestrians should be afraid of
the dark"
F. J. JamisOn, Assistant Manager
of the Delaware Safety Council
said today that figures prove that
statement.
He pointed to the National Safe
ty Council statistics which show
that pedestrian traffic deaths in
crease as the hours Of darkness
.1engtheE.
"FrOm October through March
one-third of all pedestrian deaths
occur between 5 and 8 p. m.," Mr..
JamisOn said, "and all through the
year there is a marked relation be-
tween pedestrian deaths and hours
of darkness.
Many pedestrians are caught un-
awares when they try to estimate
the speed OF an OncOming vehicle
by it's lights. Mr.. JamisOn warned.
"The safe rule" he said, els for
the pedestrian to wait on the curb
until there is absolutely no pOss-
ibility of car bearing down on him
Unexpectedly"
Mr.. JamisOn also warned that pc
destrians should always cross al
intersections if at all possible.
walking on roads where there
are no sidewalks may result in sud
den DEATH" he said, and gave two
simple rules for pedestrians in sucf
situations
/. If you must walk on a rOaC
where there is no sidewalk, wall
on the left shoulder of the rOaC
facing traffic.
2. WR0r or carry something white
to increase your visibility to th'
mOtorist.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Former JUrist In Nation
Tour, Praises Truck
Drivers Work
;sOLtlnuea from first Dass1

Columbia, Canada, Idaho. Montana,
Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebras-
ka, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Him
Ois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
During the entire trip he Observ-
ed but one instance in which, un-
der the ICC regulations and safety
requirements, trucker could
honestly be said to have committed
an infraction, and this lone in
stance involved speeding rather
than reckless driving, Judge Keith
said.
Saw Is AutOists Aided
On the other hand, he said, he
observed at least 18 instances in
which truckers aided pleasure cars
by towing them out of bitches, fix
ing tires for tourists, helping
campers, and assisting at accident
scenes.
"Then, too, in practically every
instance where the various state
highway departments had provided
such facilities, trucks repeatedly
and without exception pulled off on
grades and turns to permit the
normal traffic to proceed" he re-
lated.
/ Particularly was this true in
( the area of Oregon and Washing
/ ton where a vast number of lum-
Der trucks operate" said Judge
Keith.
Judge Keith declared that, as q
result of his own experience OF
his Oss-country trip, he "cOulC
state without hesitation that thu
truck drivers of America may b.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Vets Pleased With
Large Registration

Milford's veterans of wartime
overseas service, members of Blue
Hen Post No. 6483, VFW, have ex-
pressed themselves as being pleas
ed with the public's response to
the VFW's Register and VOteT
campaign.
Through the use of newspaper
publicity, a mobile public address
system, and other means, WV
members repeatedly called the pub
lies attention to the need Of regis
teFing on the final General Regis
tratiOn Day, and the record break
ing registration of the past Satur-
day is taken as evidence that TINS
campaign produced the desired re-
suits. Last Friday afternoon, Paul
]. Duphily and David Hugg toured
Milford with a sound truck, urging
citizens to register, and on Satur-
day, motor pool, affOrding free
transportation to those needing
transportation to registration plac-
es, was operated by VFW members.
The VFW 'Get Out the Vote"
committee will continue to function
/ through Nov. 4th and will continue
to urge all eligible citizens to vote.
The committee has accepted an off
er of the Milford Business and Pro
fessiOnal WOmen's Association to
assist the veterans in their cam
paign, and, on Election Day, these
civic-minded ladies will help VFW
members transport voters to the
polls and will also "baby-sit" with
small children while mothers are
voting. The veterans will also CO.
operate with Boy Scouts and Cul
Scouts in the distributing of Lib
erty Bell Vote Reminders on Sat
urday, November 1st.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Jupunese IVA PIanned

TOKYO (P)-Japan is going to
undertake a sort Of Tennessee VAL
ley project and will spend about
748 million dollars in Harvesting
hydrOe1ectric power.
There will be IL power units,
each with its series of dams. TEay
will stretch frOml Hokkoido, the
northernmost home island, to Ky
ushu Island in the south.
The Electric Power Resources
Development Corp, says a big cor
pOration will be capitalized with
/ the government controlling 99.5 per
cent of the stock. The project will
take about 10 years to complete.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
New Ship Uses Wood

NEW YORK (P)-Nearly three
million board feet of lumber and
wood was used in connection with
the construction of the new passen-
ger liner United States, reports the
National Lumber Manufacturers
Association.
More wood was used in the con-
struction of the liner, considered
an all-metal ship, than is normally
used in the construction of large
atwood vessels.
The wood was used for patterns,
crates, scaffOlds and Launching
equipment. The United States is an
allmetal ship.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Grass Grows In Streets

ANNAPOLIS, Md Up - Grass
grows in the streets of old Annapo-
lis. The city engineer said so in his
annual report on conditions in Mary
lands capital.
Residents have allowed weeds
and grass to grow in cutters in
front of their homes, the report
said.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Cot sfufve Unveiled

DENVER up - Now there's a
statue to the worlds largest cat.
The cat, named Feathers, weigh
ed 40 pounds when he won the
world title some years ago. Now
he's an old cat whose age in hui
man terms would be 80. The cat is
Cwned by Mr.. and Mrs. James
George.
The statue was recently unveiled
in public ceremonies at a pet shop.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Biblical Site ResetIed

TEL AVN (P)-A new agricul-
tural settlement has been establish
ed on a famed Biblical site of the
Holy Land-at Tsiklhg, mentioned
in the Book of Samuel as a
place given by Ashish, King OF
Gath, to David after he had fled
from Saul.
Tsiklag, now named Kibuz La
haw, is on hill in Southern Israel
The settlers say the soil is good fol
barley planting.
Milford chronicle., 1952-10-24
Homes on Historic Site

WINNIPEG (P)-A historic site
here has lost out in the scramble
for desirable building lots. Seven
Oaks Greek in suburban West Kill
.donan-scene Of the only battle in
Winnipeg's history-has filled in
and new homes are being built
where Governor Semple was. slain
with 20 Of his men June 19, 1916.
A simple monument stands on the
bank Of the creek in their honor.
The battle climaxed four years of
bitter fueding between North West
Company traders and colonists sent
out by Lord Selkirk in 1912.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Fish & Game Club
Announces Plans
Activities Listed
For Coming Months

Officers, trustees and members
of the activity committee of the
Noble County Fish & Game club
held meeting at their lodge on
Seneca Lake, Monday evening,
and made plans for the coming
summer months.
The trustees headed by Will
liam Davis, president of the
club, voted to install a hot
water heater at the lodge and
make additional improvements on
the main club room. The walls
will be covered with imitation
pine and a new celotex ceiling
will be installed. In addition,
Hills Store, Caldwell, was given
the contract for laying a green
tile linoleum on the floor in the
main club room.
The trustees and officers also
went on record that the club is
for members only and Caretaker
Willard Hickman was instructed
to enforce this ruling.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Learn To Swim
Program, Tagging
A. Least SO
Children Needed

Mrs. Donald McDiffit, chair
man of the Learn to Swim COM
mittee for this county, announced
today that determined drive is
being waged this week to get
the necessary number of children
enrolled for this program in
August.
Sponsored by the Junior Red
Cross organization, it is necessary
that at least SO children be en-
rolled from this county and not
more than rs.
Mrs. McDiffit pointed out
today that only AZ children are
now enrolled and it will be nee
essary to have another eight
sign up or the program will not
materialize.
Parents interested in having
their children learn to swim
should contact the Red Cross
office, fill out the Red Cross
swimming blank or notify Mrs.
Mary Moscrip or Mrs. McDiffit.
Miss Betty Mckinney, certified
Red Cross instructor, will be in
charge of the swimming classes
at the Betsy Mills club, Marietta.
The program opens Aug. 4 and
continues thru to Aug. 20.
Each parent should plan to
drive at least one day week
during the entire course.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Double Trouble Wins
Al billiards RaceWay

Double Trouble Noble
county PAGER owned by Fred and
Luther Stiles of Mt. Ephraim,
was the winner of a conditioned
pace at billiards raceway, Tues
day night.
Drawing the rail in field of
fast class PAGERS, Double Trouble
set the pace all the way. After
pacing the first half mile in l:0l
flat, he was eased off and won,
coasting a two length victory in
2:09 1I5, thus reducing his re-
cord set at Batavia, N. Y, in
1850.
Happy" Buel of Croton was in
the sulky. Double Trouble will
remain at billiards for the cur
rent meeting and will then make
tour of the county fairs.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Red Cross Names
New Committee
For Fiscal Year
Total Fund Drive
Listed At $2666.32
For Current Year

Annual meeting of the Noble
County Red Cross chapter was
held Thursday afternoon and
featured the election of the same
officers who have so capably
served for the past year.
Officers renamed for the COM
ing year were Rev. Walter H.
Brown, county chairman; Mrs,
Adeline Jordan, vice chairman;
lila Clymer, secretary and Willis
Hupp, treasurer. ...s
Junior Red Cross chairman is
Mrs Mary Quick; disaster chair
man, Rueben w. Parks with
John Groves as co-chairman;
production chairman, Mary Iams;
water safety chairmen, Mary
Richcreek and Genevieve Nc
Diffit; first aid chairman, Vera
Cunningham.
Members of the new executive
committee include: H. c. Secrest,
Frank Reed, Otto Polling, Ellen
Douglas, Eugene Ward, Irma
Smith, Emily King, Beatrice
Hawkins, Walter Brown, Adeline
Jordan, Ila Clymer, Willis Hupp,
Mary Quick, R. w. Parks and
Mary Iams.
E. E. Cunningham was re-
named executive secretary and
Eugene Ward will again serve
as fund chairman for 1853.
Plans for the blood program
were discussed and the first
blood unit will be in November,
1852.
Members of the board of di-
rector elected for term of three
years are Paul Kelby, Ila Cly-
mer, Rev. Floyd Gaugler, Thelma
Wharton, nellie Startzman, Kath-
ryn Walkenshaw, Myron Picken-
paugh, Mary Combs, Vera Har-
mon, Edna Tarleton, Ellen
Douglass, Gladys Seffens, Aorene
Continued on Page Two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

Miss Peggy McGregor, the
Caldwell American Legion Auxi-
liary's representative to Buckeye
Girls state in Columbus this
week, was elected state treasurer
on Tuesday, according to word
received here.
This is the sixth highest office
Iin the organization, which is
based on that of our state gov
ernment. Miss McGregor, using
her family name as a basis, cam
paigned with this slogan, Trust
the Scotch With Your Money"
She was a member of the Ma
tionalist. party.
Miss McGregor is the daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. A. G. McGregor,
North street. Miss Nola Pryor
of South Olive is also attending
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Roberi Dennisol.
Named New Clerk
For Noble County
Election Board

Secretary of State Ted w
Brown announced today that
Robert Dennison of Caldwell,
had been appointed clerk of the
Noble County Election board to
fill the vacancy created when j.
Kyle Walkenshaw resigned
There were two applicants for
the position last month but mem
bers of the board deadlocked and
it was necessary for Secretary of
State Brown to break the tie.
Dennison will be given the
oath of office and take over his
new duties on Saturday morn
ing, July S, when regular
monthly meeting of the board
is held.
Mr.. WalkenshaW was appoint
ed as clerk in 1914 and has serv-
ed in that capacity since. He re-
signed last month due to i'll
health but carried over in this
office until his successor was ap-
pointed.
Glenn Dutton of South Olive is
chairman of the election board.
Members are Clarence Smith
berger, Walter Estadt and Moses
l. Horton. ->e
At the primary election in
May, members of the board visit
ed the various voting precincts
in this county and several
changes are to be made before
the Nov. 8 election.
Precinct headquarters on the
West side will be moved from
Balls market to the Olive grange
hall and several new booths will
be installed. Brookfield precinct
will cast their vote in November
at the new school house. New
voting booths will be installed 81
several other precincts.
J. Kyle Walkenshaw was ad-
mitted to Marietta Memorial
hospital Monday night at 1890
for observation and treatment
He was expected to return to
his home today, after suffering
from a reported acute attack of
Indigestion.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

head the line of march and
during the short program will
entertain the group with a
short concert.
Boys and girls are asked to
participate in the parade with
their pets and bikes. Prizes will
be awarded for the best float or
decorated automobile, best de-
corated bike and best pet. Entries
for pets will be acceptable either
Grated or on foot.
The group will return to the
local athletic field where
elaborate program of field day
events will take place. Events,
under the supervision of Di-
rector Gerald Drake, will in
clude the potato race, sack race,
baseball throw, egg pitch, roll
ing pin throw, and other con-
tests which will be of interest
to the children.
The Fourth of July celebration
committee includes Mrs. Don
McDiffit, Mrs. Manus Egan, Mrs.
Harry Richcreek, Mrs. r. d.
Buckley, Mrs. Harry Yontz, Mrs,
Floyd Gaugler, Mrs. R. c. Moore,
Mrs. Henry Brumbach, Mrs. c.
D. Elliott, Mrs. Sylvester Jack
son, Mrs. Orrin Kidder, Mrs,
Ward Murrey, Mrs. Nelson Whis-
ton, Mrs. John Christopher, Mrs.
Shrondrick, and Mrs. Alex
Pezzapane.
The summer recreation pro-
gram is steadily growing with
daily enthusiasm, according to
Director Drake. The number OF
children participating this year
exceeds that of last year. The
average number In daily attends
Continued on Page Two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Mary A. Shafer
Goes To Germany
Named One Of
Eight Students

Miss Mary Ann Shafer, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Iva Shafer, North
street, has received the honor of
being selected as an exchange
student, to study in Germany
for one year.
She will board ship for Frank
furt, Germany in September and
the school term will commence
on Oct. 26 and continue for one
year, with one month free for
the students to take the opport-
unity of touring the country.
Miss Shafer graduated from
Oberlin college with the class of
SO and there were six girls
selected as exchange students
from the class. Eight girls from
the United States 60 to Germany
under the asupices of the Ma
MApnal Council of Churches in
lerica and six of the group are
sAa ,Oberlin college.
grof. Reichardt, professor at
Oberlin, recommended Miss
Shafer, who majored in the
German language at the college.
The study of the language will
be continued aboard.
The exchange student pro-
gram was undertaken by the
German government, as a token
of appreciation to the National
Council of Churches in America
for their aid to the German
people during and after the war
period.
Miss Shafer graduated from
Caldwell high school with the
class of l947 and was selected
then as co-valedictorian. She
continued being an honor stu
dent at Oberlin college,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

Robert StartZman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. ]. Startzman, of
Main street, was one of $50 grad
yates who received degrees at
the commencement services held
at Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, last week. Startz1nan
received his bachelor of business
administration degree in the
field of industry.
A graduate of Caldwell high
school, class of 1888, Startzman
plans to enter University of
Minnesota, school of public
health, next September, for his
masters degree in hospital ad-
ministration.
Following his graduation from
high school, Startzman was en-
ployed in Caldwell and New
York. In May, 1852, he was in
Quoted in the armed forces and
completed his basic training at
Camp Wheeler, Ga. He was COM
missioned in April 1943, and
served as an administrative Of
ficer during his stay in the
service.
In June 1916, he was separated
from military service and con-
tinued to serve as a civilian per-
sonnel officer at Fort Oglethorpe,
Ga, Fort Mcclellan, Ala, and
Oliver General hospital, Ga.
Startzman served in this
capacity until September 1949,
at which time he resigned from
the federal service in order to
complete his education and enter
the field of hospital administra-
ton. In addition to the Caldwell
student, 165 others were award
ed their BBA degree.
Attending the commencement
exercises at Western Reserve
University were his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. ]. Startzman, and
his sister, DR.. Viola Startzman,
of Cleveland.
Startzman married the form
er Evelyn Kellahan, of Kings
tree, S. c. They are the parents
of a daughter, Jane Ellen.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

approximately $25,000, is at
tended by the Rev. John c.
Jackson, pastor of St. Peter
and Paul church, Lore City,
with the assistance of Rev.
Harold Goeshke, chaplain at Mt.
st. Ursula, Old Washington.
There are two masses each
Sunday; one at 6 a. m. and the
other at noon.
The chapel is located three
miles east of Senecaville on route
3l3. Rev. Jackson offered the
first Mass there May 4. 1t was
constructed by Crock and Shafer,
contractors of Caldwell, and
measures 70 feet in length and
"a feet in width. At the present,
the exterior is of concrete blocks
but future plans call for a brick
veneer for the entire structure.
Located just six miles from Lore
City, the chapel is approximately
IL miles north of Caldwell and
is ideally situated for Sunday
fishermen, whether they prefer
to attend mass early or late.
The property on which the
chapel stands was donated by
Andrew and Mary Ouch of Byes-
vile.
Assisting Bishop Mussio at the
dedication ceremonies will be
the Rev. William J. Riley of
Cambridge and Rev. Stephen A.
Laca of Byesville as chaplains.
Rev. Jackson will be present for
the service and priests from the
surrounding territory are ex-
pected to attend.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Masons Honor
N
AT Guest Night
John R. Merry, so,
Receives Sixty Year
Award At Banquet

One hundred-fifty Masons,
their wives and guests attended
the guest night banquet of Noble
Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 459, held
Friday evening in the First
Presbyterian church, Caldwell.
Highlighting the program was
the presentation of pins to men,
bers who had completed Is and
40 years of Masonry.
The honored guest was John
R. Merry, who recently observed
his Goth birthday. Mr.. Merry was
presented with a 60 year pin by
John T. Kirchner, past master of
the local lodge, who was in
charge of this feature Mr.. Merry
actually joined the lodge in 1889
Another nonagenarian honored
that evening was William Carter
of Caldwell, who received his 40
year pin. Mr.. Carter, who makes
his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Weldon, Cumberland
street, is now in his 91st year.
Others who received their 40
year pin included w. Urban
Ferguson of Caldwell, l. w.
Murphy of Orrville, w. c. Wor-
stell of Granville and Ernest L.
Richardson of Clarksburg, w. Va.
Those who were present at the
banquet to receive their 25 year
pin included: DR.. L. F. Andrews
of Canton, formerly well
known dentist in CALDWELL;
Bolon Farmhouse of CALDWELL;
Carl P. Behnlein of Columbus,
who owned and operated the
Behnlein store here over 20
years ago; R. G. Richards of
Ironton; Rufus E. Merry, Walter
Continued on Page Two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

port, La. The cost of this gas
is much higher than that used
by the company from local
fields.
Company representatives said
today they felt the consumers
would be willing to pay the
slight increase which they will
ask, since they will now always
be assured of having an adequate
supply of gas.
The Anderson Bros. Construc-
ton company is competing the
installation of the new 80 inch
pipeline this week in Noble
county.
Officials at Shreveport estimat-
ed today by phone that gas
would be turned into the new
pipeline by August lst and it is
this source which will supply the
Permian Oil and Gas company.
Vice President Wells estimated
that approximately 1000 custom
ers in the Caldwell to Elba area
would be affected by the pro-
posed increase.
The ordinance will be acted
upon Tuesday evening, when the
July meeting of the village
council is held at the City Hall.
If the council turns down the
proposal, a request will be filed
with the Public Utilities Com
mission of Ohio.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

of Caldwell and the outlying
territory, including Summer
field, Sarahsville, Olive, Belle
Valley, Maple Heights, Flor
ence, Sharon, South Olive
and Dexter City.
Proceeds from the sales are
used to help disabled veterans
in our veteran hospitals and a
part is used locally for veterans
relief.
Tuesday, three auxiliary men,
bers, Mrs. Eva Heppner, the
president, Mrs. Emma Nc
Donald and Mrs. Ethel Moore,
spent the afternoon, decorating
window at the entrance of
Henry's restaurant, in connection
with poppy day. The scene in the
window portrays the grave of
an American soldier, emphasiz-
ing the sacrifice members and
former members of our armed
forces have made for us, and
especially those who have given
their life for their country. Con-
tributions toward the window
pageant were made by the
Wheeler funeral home, Clayton
"Jum" Mckee and the space was
given by the restaurant man.
ayers, Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Henry.
Announcement was made by
Mrs. Marylois Colley that ON
Friday evening, June 27, between
seven and eight o'clock, meet
ing will be held at the VFW hall
on West street to make final ar
rangements for the sales and to
distribute the poppies
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

lives at Summerfield and Kath-
leen is employed at Columbus,
One son is deceased. All four of
the sons have served in the arm
ed forces.
Jimmy" Tilton moved to
Caldwell in 1911 and later mar
ried Clara Polling. They have
lived in the same home on West
Belford street most of their
married life. Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton
also both attended Caldwell
schools. He has served as Noble
county welfare director for
several years. They have four
grandchildren.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26

active in sports, being awarded
at least 80 letters. Very outstand-
ing in football, they also played
basketball during their high
school years.
Frank Tilton is married and
lives south of Caldwell. His son,
Larry, will enter the first grade
in September.
Eugene resides in Columbus;
Mrs. Betty Boetchner lives at
Sandusky; Richard is with the
air force in England, a master
sergeant; Sgt. Roscoe Tilton,
better known as fluffy" is also
in the air force, stationed in
Florida; Mrs. Betty Thompson
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
"BuddyPoppyD Day "
To Be Held Saturday
Attractive Window Display Al
Henry's Restaurant Shows Theme

The annual observance of Buddy Poppy Day" will be
held this Saturday with the sale of poppes to sponsored
by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary is again in charge of Sales with
Mrs Marylois Coey chairman of the sales committee
Auxiliary MEMBERS numbering 49, have been contacted
participate in the sale of poppes the immediate business
district of CALDWELL and to the residential
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1952-06-26
Tilton Family Completes Unusual
Record AT Caldwell Hiqh School

his first grade of school at Cald
consecutive since that time, Mr. and Mrs
Jimmy had least of their children enrolled
in the Caldwell school system.
youngest of the Ton children Kathleen graduated with
this May. With the exception of all the
Tiltons school,