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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
Joseph H.yontz Buys
Out Farley Insurance
Local Business Transaction
Completed tuesday, March 3

Joseph H. Yontz, native of Caldwell and we'll known
here has purchased the G. R. Farley agency
West street and possession given Tuesday of this week
Final details of the business transaction
ed Tuesday to be effective last March l.
E. M ud) Farley will continue to be associated with
the business here and will be known the future the
Farley and Yontz insurance agency.
new is he of Mr. Mrs Fred Won't
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
RETURNS TO STATES

MfSgt. Forrest Tilton has re-
turned from Nueremburg, Ger
many, where he has served with
the Army since l943 and is now
stationed at Holloman, New
Mexico. He is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Tilton, of Lowell,
formerly of Dexter City route.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
RETURNS TO TEACH

Donald Reed, Spruce street, has
returned to his work as teacher
in the Meigs school. He was con-
fined to his home for two weeks
with the mumps. The Reeds had
as Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs
Clifton Rice and family OF
Athens.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
Six Young People Injured In
Head On Collision East OF Caldwell

head-on collision at the of Olive HILL at the intersection
road resulted in people
injured Sunday evening at approximately 800 o'clock
William Startling 6 of Macksburg the driver of the 1949
crashed headon into the 1852 Chevrolet driven by
Robert Maiot of Pleasant City route 2
boys and girls riding the Startling
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
1853 Edition ''HiVariety"
To Be Presented, March 13
Two 0ne-Aci Comedies Will
Feature Local PTA Event

Two one-act comedies will be featured this year when
the 1858 edition of Hi Variety unfods the public in the
high school auditorium Friday evening" March 13 beginning
at 800 o'clock.
Sponsored by the Caldwell Parent Teachers association
the proceeds will be used purchase badly needed equip
ent and lighting for the stage high school auditorium
This is especially needed at the high school and good
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
CONDITION IMPROVES

Mrs Madge Wentworth OF
GAINESVILLE, formerly of Noble
county, continues to improve at
Good Samaritan hospital. She
suffered a stroke at her home
last week. Mrs. Wentworth is a
sister of Mrs. Grace Johnson.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05

NOTICE-Ogle's Special Lenten
Sea Food Dinners: fresh lake
pickerel; extra select oysters and
shrimp; delicious spring salad
and French fried potatoes. Maple
Shade Inn, Dexter City, Ohio.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
NOTICE TO PERSONAL TAI

NOTICE TO PERSONAL TAX
PAYERS-The time for pay
ing Personal Tax is from Feb:
Is to March 81. Your Personal
Tax forms have been mailed to
you. We will assist you in MAX
ing them out but be sure to
bring the forms with you as we
have no extras. Gilbert 3. Long.
Noble County Auditor.
33 33 J-L
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
Frank Tarleton Recommended AS
New Chief OF Fire Department

Frank Tareton member of the Caldwell fire depart
number the local
Tuesday, the fire chief for this organization
Tareton will fill the created by the resignation
who capably served this
McFerren resignng i'll
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05
Plans Completed For
Annual { ofC Dinner
General Telephone Company o. Ohio
Head Slated As Principal Speaker

Reservations for the annual dinner meeting of the Noble
County Chamber of Commerce. Tuesday evening March TO-
at the Methodist church, pouring in according William
Davis, secretary.
G. E. Williams, president of the General Telephone
of Ohio with headquarters Marion will be the
principal speaker This will mark his first appearance
Caldwell
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05

SPECIAL! Continued through
March, $1,000 Cold Wave for
$500. Hazards Beauty Shop,
Farmers & Merchants Bank Bldg.
Phone 212. 80
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05

Don Uhl of Belle Valley, and John Robert Atkinson Of
5atesve, the ranking Noble
participated the general scholarship school
h also ranked in the high five percent of the and received
honorable mention His 99 the state
258 made by jefferson Mitchell Lakewood
Lois Ann Reel of Hancock county Uhl the Mr..
Mrs Virgil Uhl Atkinson
knson Uh ranked 22nd in the Ohio University
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05

Hi VARIETY - MARCH 13
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-03-05

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Evening star., 1953-06-24
Student Tells Court
OF Alleged Assault by
Assistant Principal

A 16-year-old Junior high
school student testified in court
yesterday that the schools as
sistant principal. whom he &C
cuses of assaulting him, told him
che could get me bumped of
for S."
The pupil. Thomas Burgess.
colored, of 2909 Thirteenth
street NV, charged that Albert
Brooks, IS. also colored, the as
sistant principal at Banneker
Junior High School, struck him
and knocked him down in the
schools cafeteria on June f.,
The incident took place after
Mrs. M. o. Walker, the principal.
ordered an investigation into or
ganized gangs of students who
prey on other pupils to force
them to turn over parts Of their
lunch money each day.
During Student Strike.
Thomas testified he went to
the cafeteria during a student
strike to boycott the lunch
counter. He said Mr.. Brooks
asked him if he was going to buy
anything there. Thomas testi-
fled that, when he answered no,
the assistant principal pushed
him into a trash can, struck him
on the face and knocked him
out into the hall.
Afterwards. Thomas told Judge
Nadine l.. Gallagher, "Mr. Brooks
told me he wasn't afraid and to
go get my boys to beat him up.
He said he could get me bumped
off for IS and that he has q lot
Of friends"
Two other students backed up
Thomas story of the alleged as
sault. but Mrs. Amanda Whit
man, colored. cafeteria manager,
denied the children's tale.
II had to sit with two children
who bought their lunches" she
testified, because had heard
that one child had already been
beaten up for buying his lunch. {"
Sees Threat Gesture.
She declared that, after Mr..
Brooks asked Thomas if he was
going to make a purchase,
Thomas raised his arms threat
eningly. 1t was after that, she
said. that Mr.. Brooks threw the
boy out of the cafeteria.
Earlier this month, Mrs.
Walker said, the gang situation
on the Fairgrounds became so
severe that, for two days, she
ordered the entire student body
more than 1,100 pupils-to
stay inside during recess periods.
The order was relaxed on June
4 when, Mrs. Walker said, Mr..
Brooks began investigating sus-
pected inside contacts for the
juvenile gangs.
Judge Gallagher continued the
case until 1880 pm. tomorrow,
when Mr.. Brooks is expected to
take the stand to deny the stu
dents story of the assault.
Evening star., 1953-06-24
Monument Plan Reudied

HARPERS FERRY, w. Va.
Junes "24.-Mayor Gilbert E
Perry will conduct a meeting OF
interested citizens at his home
tonight to plan for the Harpers
Ferry National Monument din
ner at Camp Hill Methodist
Church here July 16. Formal
dedication Of the area here now
being converted into a National
Park will be recognized at the
dinner meeting.
Evening star., 1953-06-24
Roanoke Man Elected

ROANOKE, June 24.-(R.-
Philip H. Elliott Of Roanoke has
been elected third division
president Of the National Postal
Transport Association. He sue
ceedS A. j. Male Of Arlington and
will serve for three years.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
2 An Conferences
Planned For Co.
Lafayette And Sedalia
VIII Hold Meetings

Two All Officers and Advisors
Conferences have been planned by
the Madison County Junior Lead
ership Club according to the Agri-
cultural Extension Office. These
Conferences will consist of train
ing sessions for each group of Of
ficers, parent and advisors group
and recreation for all who attend
ed.
The first of the conferences will
be held at Sedalia High School on
Saturday evening, April 25th, at 8
pm. This will be for all the All
Clubs in Fairfield, Oak Run, Paint,
Stokes, Range and Pleasant town.
ships. The junior leaders in these
townships will serve as discussion
leaders for the officers group.
The second conference will be
held on Saturday evening, May 2,
at Lafayette High School at 8 pm.
This will be all clubs from Union,
Somerford, Deercreek, Jefferson,
Monroe, Canaan, Darby, and Pike.
Here also the junior leaders will
serve as discussion leaders.
All All clubs are urged to have
their officers attend this confer
ence and participate in the training
offered.
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Scott, "a
South Madison Road, announce the
birth of a seven pound son at the
home on Sunday, April 18th.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Six Farm Plans
Approved Here

Six completed farm plans were
approved by the Madison Soil Con-
servation District Board of Sup
ervisors at their regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, April 16,
according to a report from the Ex-
tension Office.
The approved plans were for
George E. Pickens and Pickens
Bros, $50 acres in Oak Run Town
ship; Ida w French and Millard
French, las acres in Stokes Town
ship; c. P. Roberts and Deane l..
Roberts, 365 acres in Union Town
ship; Russell Ridenour, It's acres
in Union Township; Marie G..
Crotti, 2736 acres in Oak Run
Township; and Marie G. Crotti, 1856
acres in Oak Run Township.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Thieves Break
In Mt. Sterling
Lumber Company
$4O0 Theft Made By
Climbing Pole

The Tri-County Lumber Com
pany of Mt. Sterling was robbed
sometime during the weekend, ac-
cording to Deputy Sheriff, Robert
Allison, who investigated. Allison
said that entry to the building was
made when the thieves obviously
climbed nearby telephone pole
and entered an upstairs window,
closing the window after entering
the building.
Ross Alkire, manager of the lum-
ber yard, reported that a power
saw, drill, sander and other mer-
chandise were stolen and were
valued at about S400. Charles Den
mis-, an employee, discovered the
thefts Monday morning.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
MayoraIty Race Looms As
Candidates Set Campaigns
Primary Election
To Decide Issue

What promises to be one of the
hottest" primary races seen here
in number of years is shaping
up between incumbent Mayor E. P.
Speasmaker and James v. Shaw,
presently member of the London
city council. Both men are running
on the Republican ticket for the
office. No Democratic candidate is
currently running for the office.
The Shaw faction, known as the
Citizens Committee For Shaw"
has sent out circulars to all Re-
publican voters in the city advis-
ing Shaw's election. Mrs. Ruth
Bauman, wife of Herbert A. Bau-
man, Columbus businessman, re-
siding here, is chairman of the
Shaw committee. The circular urg-
ed the election of Shaw and con-
tanned Shaw's acceptance of the
office should he win in the Pri-
mary election, May 5.
Mayor Speasmaker'e campaign
will get under way this week, he
said Monday. Mayor Speasmaker
said that he had recently resigned
his position at the McCord Cor
poration here to devote full time to
the office of mayor and would
continue to give the office his per-
sonal attention "a hours a day.
Mayor Speasmaker ran unoppos-
ed two years ago but had opposi-
tion in 1949. He was opposed that
year by Richard Dick" Tracey,
who, after being defeated in TIE
primary, is said to have switched
his votes to Democratic candidate,
Donald Bardon, who subsequently
lost in November.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Court Ruling
Fee Payment
Matter Is Closed
Says Prosecutor

Constable fees paid to two Mad
ison county deputy sheriffs by
Justice Gerald Baynes have result
ed in findings totalling $650.77, ac-
cording to State Auditor, James A.
Rhodes. The payment of constable
fees had been questioned since the
state auditor had stated that the
jobs of sheriff and constable are
incompatible"
However, the two deputies had
asked for a court opinion here last
August and Common Pleas Judge,
James F. Bell, had ruled that
deputy sheriff may serve irregu-
larly and occasionally" as con-
stable by an appointment of JUS
tice of the peace.
Rhodes had said that he would
recommend that the fees be turn
ed over to the Madison county
sheriff's fund.
Judge Bell ruled that the depu-
ties could collect fees for their
services and that Justice Baynes
need not turn the money over to
the sheriff's fee fund.
The findings were made as a re-
suit of the report made by the Of
flee of former State Auditor
Joseph Ferguson last year.
Prosecutor Forrest E. Sidener,
stated that in view of Judge Bells
decision, he considered the matter
closed since court ruling had
been rendered stating that the two
deputies are entitled to the fees as
paid. after ALL" the prosecutor
said, "a finding is merely an opin-
ion. Usually a court ruling is re-
quired to clarity the law governing
such matters. Judge Bell has ruled
that the deputies are entitled to
receive the fees in question and 1
consider that the matter is now
closed"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Cast Selected
For Class PLAY
Man Who Came To
Dinner" Chosen Ry
1853 Glass

The Man Who Came to Dinner"
the successful Broadway comedy
by Moss Hart and George S. Kauf-
man has been chosen by Miss Mar
garet Long and the senior class of
London High School for their an
nuai production. The play will go
into rehearsals April 20 and the
following cast will report at that
time:
Dick Morse, as Sheridan White.
side, "The Man Who Came to Din
ner'; Rilla Jenkinson and Jerry
Bangham play Mr.. and Mrs. STAN
ley, his hosts; Nancy Taylor and
Norman Fell play June and Rich
ard, the Stanley's two children:
Barbara Bierbaugh is Mr.. STAN
ley's sister, Harriet; Miss Preen.
the nurse, is Patty Mcclure; Mr..
Whiteside's secretary, Margaret
Cutler, is Janet Cunningham;
Chere Jones is Lorraine Sheldon;
an actress friend of Whiteside's;
Banjo, Beverly Carlton and Profess
sor Metz, all friends of White
sides, are played by Jim Conway,
Ben Bennett and Al Dickerson, re-
spectively; Avenelle Sanders and
Jack Shoaf are the servants, Sarah
and John, Townswomen, Mrs. Dex-
ter and Mrs. McCutcheon are
played by Jean Laird and Carol
Sue Dillon. David Davidson is
Westcott, radio technician and
Bob Martin is the local doctor.
Others included in the cast are:
Bill Ward, Ronnie Vincent, Roger
Thibaut, Max Garrett and Phil
Garrett. Roger Thibaut is stage
manager.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Soap Box Derby
Open To All
County Boys

Boys! Have you signed-up
for the Soap Box Derby yet?
The Jack Johnson Chevrolet
Company of London is CO.
operating to bring Madison
County boys an opportunity of
winning college scholarships, d
trip to Akron for the ALI
American Soap Box Derby and
a chance to compete for local
prizes in the Columbus race
worth $1,000.
But, you have to sign-up
now to take advantage of all
this.
There are big things in store
for Soap Box Derby entrants
from Madison County.
Here's what you do:
Take Mother or Dad to Jack
johnson Chevrolet, % E. High
st. Your parent will have to
sign the official entry blank
Then ask for the free official
1858 Soap Box Derby Rule
Book. 1t tells you all about
making a racing car and shows
you how.
Then start planning your
car.
Wheels and steering sets will
soon arrive in London. Be-
tween now and then, be enter
prising and line up a sponsor.
There's a business firm in
Madison County that wants to
sponsor you. They will pay for
the necessary materials it will
take to build your car Your
sponsor is allowed to help you.
In return, on tine side of your
car, you paint the name of the
sponsor or business and you'll
carry his advertisement when
you come to Columbus for the
big race.
Inspection Of all Madison
County racers will be held in
London.
Then comes the day all
Central Ohio boys between the
ages of IL and Is have been
waiting for. The day when you
come to Columbus to compete
for the right to represent Cent
raj Ohio in the All-American
Soap Box Derby at Akron.
But sign-up now! Get going!
Be in on the fun!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Achievement Day
Plans Completed
For April % Meet
Tickets go On Sale
For Annual Proerem

Plans are being completed for
the Annual Achievement Day,
April %, in the London Methodist
Church, by Mrs. Lewis Overturf,
Chairman of the program COM
mittee. This meeting will climax
the work of the home demonstra-
ton groups until fall. Community
or neighborhood groups meet, have
representatives to the County
Home Demonstration Council, and
carry out a series of subject mat
ter meetings based on everyday
problems as defined by homemak-
ers. Any group of homemakers in
terested in the home demonstra-
ton program is invited to par
ticipate. Serving with Mrs. Over
turf to plan the program for the
day are: Mrs. Donald Laird, Mrs.
Louis Thomas, Mrs. Isaiah Call,
Mrs. Joe Hook and Mrs. Robert
Halterman.
Mrs. Herbert White of Colum-
bus will give talk on "Homelife
in Denmark" as the feature of the
afternoon session. Mrs. White has
travelled widely and has many in
teresting sidelights of her trips.
Ticket sales for the luncheon
will close Monday, April 20. Tick
cts can be obtained from Mrs.
Floyd Butts, Chairman and her
committee: Mrs. Lowell Snyder,
Mrs. Willard Davis and Mrs. G..
Walter Fee or the Extension Of
flee.
Registration will be carried out
by Mrs. Glenn Sponsler and her
committee: Mrs. Austin Harbage,
Mrs. Harold Houck, and Mrs. Her
bert Morehart.
Other committees include: In
stallation, Mrs. George Jones,
Chairman, and Mrs. Delbert Dorm,
Mrs. Ben Straley and Mrs. Leslie
Laird
Exhibits, Mrs. Toward Beath-
ards, Chairman, Mrs. Robert Ire
hearne, Mrs. Uri Converse, Mrs.
Cletus Howsmon, Mrs. Lowell En-
gle.
Decorations, Mrs. Darrell Jones,
Chairman, Mrs. Edwin Clemans,
Mrs. Ray Beatty, Mrs. Ralph Long
and Mrs. Roy Keye.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Potts Sentenced
To Life Term In
Ohio Penitentiary
Judoe Over-Rules New
Trial Motion April IL

Madison County Common Pleas
Judge, James F. Bell, Saturday,
over-ruled a motion for new trial
in the case of Louis Potts, convict
ed of the second degree murder of
Bertha Russell in trailer here
last January. Potts, through his at
torney, Harvey Crow, had asked
for a new trial after filing mo-
ton setting forth objections which
charged that the court had not
given Potts fair trial. Crow listed
% objections in his motion.
Judge Bell, in over-ruling the
motion for a new trial, sentenced
Potts to life imprisonment in the
Ohio State Penitentiary. When
Judge Bell asked if there were
anything Potts had to say as to
why Judgment should not be pro-
nounced against him, Potts answ-
cred, II didn't have a fair triar'
and "the states witnesses lied"
Potts was taken to the Ohio Pen
at Columbus Monday to begin his
sentence. 1t is not known whether
Crow will appeal the case to a
higher court at this time. How
ever, it is believed, under Ohio
law that Potts will be eligible for
parole within 20 years less good
behavior time. Potts is so years
old
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
McBurg Couple
Get Letter From
Chinese Pow Son

Pfc. Arthur Violet, Jr., prison
er of war who is being held in
POW camp near Peking, China,
has written letter to his parents,
who reside in Mechanicsburg, ac-
cording to word received here. Vio-
let has been a prisoner for two
years.
The letter, written Dec. 5, said
'I know there is only one God, so
keep praying that someday I will
come home"
His address was given as Pfc.
A. E. Violet, RA 15414SO0; Demo-
cratic Peoples Republic of China,
90 Chinese Peoples Committee for
World Peace, Peking, China.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Clarifies
To Deputies
Mary Shields
Dies At Dayton

Mrs. Mary Shields, 96, former
resident of London, died Monday
morning at her home in Dayton
after a lingering illness. She had
been in i'll health since she broke
her hip seven years ago.
Surviving are son John Shields
and daughter Mrs. Icy Hartley of
Dayton.
Funeral services in Dayton at
ten o'clock Thursday morning. The
body will be brought to Kirkwood
for interment at 1915 o'clock.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Freida Whi+mer
Graduates From
Naval School

Miss Freida Whitmer, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin M. Whit
mer, East High Street, who is in
the WAVES, has graduated from
Personnel School at cambridge u.
S. Naval Training Center in Mary
land. She has been assigned to
the 4th Naval District Headquart-
ers at Philadelphia.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
30 Ohio Farmers
60 To Washington
For Farm Talks
Farm Bureau Members
TO Urge More Support

COLUMBUS - A remedy for
skidding farm prices will be what
a group of Ohio farmers will be
seeking when they make trip to
Washington, d. c. in May 1920
for talks with their Congressman.
Making last-minute plans for the
journey are over 80 leading Ohio
farmers Congressional legislation
spokesmen for the Ohio Farm Bu-
reau Federation. They will be led
by their president, Everett F. Rit-
tenour, Piketon.
The farm organization is alarm
ed over the fact that farm prices
have dropped 16 percent during
the past two years (Feb., 1851
Feb, 1859, while cost of produc-
ton for farmers during the same
period has actually risen 11a per-
cent.
The Farm Bureau delegation will
ask Ohio Congressman to explore
all possibilities of increasing for
eign trade-that the "U.S. must
accelerate our export program and
permit maximum imports without
damaging our domestic economy"
Rittenour said: "The need for in
creasing world trade is apparent.
All reports point to record farm
production this year. Yet, exports
of farm products declined % per-
cent during the past year. We must
at best, regain this market"
Specifically, the Farm Bureau
will urge: ID Setting up BIZ
partisan commission to study the
overall trade issue; (2) Extension
of the Reciprocal Trade Agree
ments; and 90 Extension of Inter-
national Wheat Agreements.
The farm group will endorse a
long-range farm program which, in
the words of Rittenour, will: Cd
Bring full parity of income for
farmers; (2) offer a minimum of
government control; (3) Allow for
desirable shifts in farm production
to meet consumer demand and (4)
Provide farmers the opportunity to
use own initiative in adjusting to
ch angling economic conditions
through their ow purchasing and
marketing cooperatives.
Those planning to attend from
this area are: c. Maurice Wieting,
Columbus; d. r. Stanfield and
Morris Alton, both of Westerville;
Herman Ankeney. Xenia; and
Rowland Bishop Milford Center.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-21
Weekday Religion
In Fourth Year

This is the sixth year of Week
day Religious Education in Mad
ison County, and the fourth year
that Miss Gertrude Won Riesen has
been the teacher. A recognition
service is now being planned for
the northumberland nd-ninety-three
children who have completed four
years in these classes, from the
third through the sixth grades. 1t
will be held on Friday, May 1st, at
800 p.m., in the London Methodist
Church, and all interested persons,
as we'll as the parents of the child
rem themselves, are invited to at
tend.
The program will be in the ma
ture of a demonstration of the
class room work, and will be pre-
sented by duly elected representa-
tives from each sixth grade class.
A further attraction for the eve-
ming will be talk and showing of
Chinese musical instruments by
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss Wyant. Persons
who have already had the pleasure
of hearing these former mission
aries to China will know what a
delightful feature this will be.
TOM TYSON IN JAPAN
In a cable received Sunday by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Tyson from
their son, Private Tom Tyson, they
were advised that he had arrived
in Tokyo. A Tank Gunner in the
Armored Force Private Tyson ex-
poets assignment in Korea.