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Evening star., 1953-04-14
Audubon Director to Address Dinner

The annual Chi Omega schol-
arship award for George Wash
ington University will be made
at dinner of the group to be
held at 6:15 pm. Friday at the
Hotel Fairfax.
Guest speaker for the occa-
Evening star., 1953-04-14
Rebo Barrett Circle Meetino

The Reba Barrett Circle of the
Florence Crittenton Home and
Hospital will meet at noon
Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Evening star., 1953-04-14

sion will be Arthur II. Fast. a
member of the board Of directors
Of the Audubon Society Of WASH
ington who will speak on the SUBJ
ject, Banding Birds"
Mrs. Frederick DirkS is chair
man of the dinner.
Evening star., 1953-04-14

Robert Dunn of Pip F street
NV. A business meeting will
follow the luncheon.
Mrs. Dunn will be assisted by
Mrs. Stanley Lynn.
Evening star., 1953-04-14

Whether you clip them on or dextrously
tie them yourself, the spirit lifting
quolity Of neat, trim bow tie fits right
in with the scheme Of Spring. The
bright patterns are just enough color
to please mans toste. Their brevity
is ideal for Spring and Summer dress.
Come in, see The Mems Store bow tie
selection :. it's bigger than ever.
WGL-The Mems Store, Second Floor
-. also Chevy Chase, Alexandria
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Robert Dietch At
Non-Com Academy

MUNICH, GERMANY = PFC
Robert E. Dietsch, whose wife, Jo-
Ann. lives in Jupiter, Fla, recently
graduated from the Sevent n
Army's Commissioned Off
GERS Academy at Munich, Germ
any.
Dietsch, who arrived overseas in
August 1852, is a truck driver In
Company c of the 485th Engineer
Combat Battalion.
A former employee of the Jae-
ger Machine Co. in Columbus,
Ohio, he entered the Army in jan
uary 1852 and received basic train
ing at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Dietsch, live at SO S. Center
ST, West jefferson, Ohio.
The Academy's six-week pro-
gram includes indoctrination in
techniques of combat leadership.
stressing infantry squad tactics
and deployment of men and equip
ment in the field. -
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Park Board Names
kaho Chairman
Paul Lafer+y Named
Secretary-Gue+h Will
Direct Recreation

Larry Kaho was named chair
man and Paul Laferty, secretary
of the Park Board recently ap-
pointed by Mayor H. o. Braith-
waite, at the Boards organiza-
ton meeting Tuecday evening.
Other Board members are, Dom
aid Elliott, John Stalder and M.
II. Melott.
This board was appointed by
Mayor Braithwaite after the nec-
essary preliminaries had been
gotten out of the way by the vii
lage council. for the operation of
the new village park and play
ground on the site of the old
grade school.
Clarence Gueth was employed by
the board as recreation director
for the summer.
-
Mr. and Mrs. Conklin Jackson
and their daughter, Janet, had as
their guests at their cottage on
Peint Creek, near Bainbridge
over the week emu, Mrs. w. f.
Jackson and her daughter, Susan,
of Tucson, Arizona, who are visit
ing here and Mrs. Joseph Mad
dux.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
WEST JEFFERSON NEWS
West jefferson Summer
Recreation AT Half Mark

my Myers, Janet Rice, Janet
Hardy, Linda Hardy, Kenneth
Young, Tommy Wilson, Jimmy
Wilson, Linda Dutch, Nancy Low
ish, Donny Cornwell, Carol Col
Inns, lilo Sue Blauser, Tom Cor
dial, Johnny Wise. Jim McDaniels,
Beverly Miller, Bobby Miller,
Larry OTHara, Ronnie McNutt,
Larry Wolfe, Dick johnson,
Shirley Elfrank, John Clark,
Diana Florea, Beverly Baker,
Patsy Killeen, Jimmy Jester,
Brenda Morgan, Lloyd Richel,
John Overturf, Bonnie O'Hara,
Judy Johnson, Karen Cornwell,
Freda Chenult, Buddy Briden-
stine, Janet Ruffing, Ronnie
Cobbs, Jimmy Myers, Donny
Hayes, Jim Daughtery, Bonnie
Strauss, Frances Morgan, Robert
Horton, Mike Buscemi, John
Lawless, Larry Gartin, Nancy
Braithwaite, Susan Laferty, Tim
Hay, Brenda Rings, Jerry Ball,
Doris Frey, Kenneth Miller,
Cheryl Baker, Billy Moore and
Barbara Gartin. Turtle Hazel
Forest, Sidney M erri k,
Jane Gessner, Marilyn Rice,
Jerry Blauser, Denny Stratton,
Jimmy Myers, Tom Wolfe,
Charles Braithwaite, Barbara
Byerly, Brendala Feddern, Con-
ME Newberry, Carolyn Johnson,
Patsy Dietsch, Brenda Tinker,
Susie .Kessler, Nancy Lewis, Ann
Bogard, Mary Ann Daughtery,
Jim Higgins, Janet Johnson,
Francis Morgan, Bill Mckinley,
Rosemary Kent, Bonnie Strauss,
Tom Buscemi, Natalie Rice, Rose
mary Myers, Susie Harbage, Bev-
erly Collins and Bill Pfeil Water
dogs Hazel Forest, Sidney Mer-
rick, Tom Campbell, Villa Cham
bers, Kenneth Hardy, Scotty
Stratton, Jack Sheerin, Linda
Chambers, Janet Johnson, Bill
and Rosemary Kent.
Sharks Villa Chambers, Scotty
Ed Campbell, Jack
Sheerin, Bill Mckinley and Rose
mary Kent.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Mrs. Arch Stump
Dies Saturday

Mrs. Arch Stump, Galloway. died
Saturday after a long illness.
Mrs. Stump was a member of
Coral Rebekah Lodge. West JEFF
ferson, Franklin County Farm
Bureau Council, Alton Garden
Club and Alton Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband; one
son, Donald, of Milford Center;
four sisters, Mrs. Alice Siebold,
West jefferson, Mrs. Ruth Ritz
man and Mrs. Myrtle Slater, Co.
lumbus, and Mrs. Bertha Dennis,
Lockbourne; two brothers, Thomas
Travis, Columbus and Harold
Travis, Bowling Green; grand
daughter, Patricia Lou.
Funeral services Tuesday at
2:30 o'clock at the Alton Methodist
Church. Interment in Sunse t
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Blauser
and Baker Funeral Home until
1:30 o'clock Tuesday. Coral Re-
bekah Lodge service at the Fu-
neral Home Monday night.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Joseph Brady Is
Home On lie ave

Pvt. Joseph E. Brady, stationed
at Indiantown Gap, Pa. is spend
ing IL day furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Brady, near West Jefferson. From
West Jefferson he will 60 to Fort
Lewis, Washington, for short
training period.
On Sunday evening the Bradys
entertained 40 guests at a picnic
supper on their lawn for their son.
Attending were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hunter and
family; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Oiler
and family; Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Zim-
norman ana FAMILY; Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Chenault and family; Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Chenault and fam
lily; Mrs. John Chenault, the honor
guests grandmother; Mr.. and Mrs.
James Chenault and family; Mr..
and Mrs. Aubra Persinger, Jr., and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Hise, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Gallimore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Durham,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mayes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Brady and their son.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
GiIIivan Women's
Society In July 8
Church Mee+ino

The Gillivan Woman's Society
of Christian Service will be at the
Gillivan. Methodist Church We'd
nesday. July 8, instead of at the
home of Mrs. Alice Siebold as
originally planned.
Devotionals will be led by Mrs.
Mamie Bradley and Mrs. Viola
Murray has the program.
Each member is asked to wear
her favorite apron.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Nye Alter and their
son. Don, spent the fourth of
July week end In Edgerton, guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pfeil
and children. Mrs. Pat Francis
and children. who accompanied
them. were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Heisler and son.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
AROUND
OHIO
BY GEORGE L. Zeis


I hate the sight of a rat and
probably you do too. Another
thing / don't like about this rod
ent. It causes terrific amount of
damage to goods and property.
The latest US. Fish and Wild
life survey estimates there are
more than 100 million rats in the
United States. Damage done by
each is figured to be about $40.
This means it costs every Ameri-
can $500 to support a single rat
for a year. And this cost per per-
son does not include losses from
rat-borne diseases.
To wipe out the rat menace, you
should get to know their habits.
The conduct of rats follows regular
patterns. They perform fantastic
feats to satisfy their drive for food
and water. They have been known
to form pyramids in slaughter
houses to reach meat hung from
the ceiling.
Rats can swim for as much as a
mile in open water. They can do a
standing high-jump of two feet.
They can cover eight feet while
dropping Is feet-without a run
ming start.
Most people think rats will at
tack humans. They will, but US
ually when being chased. Sleeping
children, however, have been at
tackled without the slightest provo
cation.
Domestic rats are to be found
wherever there is supply of food.
That explains preference for
farms. But they thrive in cities
too, particularly food warehouses,
food handling establishments and
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
SOLDIERS LAST LETTER
OF GREAT INTEREST TO
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY

letter written by young lieutenant from Chicago on
June 49, before he left hazardous mission patrol
deep behind from which he
returned which headlines throughout the nation
particular interest West Jefferson and community
The young lieutenant question James Ford of Chicago
whose father the late Cecil Ford also of Chicago cousin
William Lentz Heath Lane West Jefferson.
Young ancestors operated farm
Giivan
1t Ford started year-od wife whom he
eight ago. will last letter
know because will not be mailed unless am killed tonight
pray night they will these
get and DEATH As it they
18 and 10 before they know what life
is a cruel way have them grow up.
without bitterness about his fate,
of going this patrol and don't mind going
smallest make this messed-up world
place Pray that all this will end soon
Lieut. Fords mother from Chicago and told
him of her sons death and letter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Darby Grange In
Annual Inspection

Darby Grange 779 met in regu-
lar. session on Friday evening,
June 26. Deputy Master, Delbert
Dorm, and Deputy Juvenile Ma
tron Mrs. Dorm were present for in
spection of the grange. The Darby
degree team conferred the first
and second degrees on several cam
didates.
The lecture hour followed with
music by the grange, two stories
of Ohio Settlers by the lecturer,
and two vocal selections II Be-
lieve" and Lets Go To Church"
by Lena Bidwell and Shirley Hart.
The principal speaker of the eve-
ming was Miss Ellen TraftZer. who
spoke on Ohio. Miss Traftzer point
ed out that the history of Ohio
need not be printed for one to
learn, for it is right before our
eyes in the rock formations. These
formations prove that Madison
County was once under the sea.
Miss Tratzer brought to the meet
ing trays of rocks, bugs, moths,
butterflies, and one tray consisting
soley of the cicada.
Following this interesting and in
formative speech, a safety talk,
stressing the dangers of fire in the
home was given by Martha Gaver;
and a pertinent reading Teaching
Women to Drive" was presented
by Lydia Forrest. There's a diff
ference between a boy friend
teaching his girl friend and a hus-
band teaching his wife.
After the program, Miss Viola
Murray, home economics chair
man, served lunch. The grange
closed with Master Cecil Forrest
in charge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Free Dance Set
For Friday Eve

The Summer Recreation Program
is now halfway through its first
summer of operation. On Friday
evening, July 10, we will have a
free outdoor dance, consisting of
both round and square dancing
under supervision of the summer
program. This night of dancing is
to celebrate the installation of
a blacktop platform on the ath-
letic field, which is being donated
to the school by the West Jeffer-
son Businessmen's Association.
The platform is soft. wide and
90 ft. long. In the very near
future, facilities for tennis, volley-
ball, basketball and roller skating
will be available. Everyone, young
and old is welcome to free dane
ing this Friday evening.
Progress is being made on in
stalling a drinking fountain on
the village park and playground.
This will provide drinking facili-
ties for the children and adults
using the park and playground.
The swimming program is still
being received with great en-
thusiasm by the children, with
our Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day trips to the London SWIM
ming pool. Starting Monday, July
6, through July II, boys and girls
who are non-swimmers will be
taken to the pool for lessons in
the mornings, Monday through
Friday, with the bus leaving the
Athletic field at $50 am. and
should be back by 11:30.
The requirements for the SWIM
ming emblems were published in
last weeks paper. AS of Friday,
July 3, the following awards have
been made: Polywog; Steve john
son, Connie Compton, Susie Han
son, John Guy, Jimmy Myers,
Judy Young, Scotty Myers, Fred
Daughtery, Becky Higgins, Tom
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
stitchin al

The seventh meeting of the
Stitchin All club was held July
list, at Fairfield School.
The meeting was opened by our
President, Mary Elfrink. We stood
and repeated the club pledge.
Secretary, Judy mclaughlin
called the roll and read the
minutes of the last meeting. Joy
Herren, our Health Leader passed
out Sanitation Sheets to be filled
out during the month. We decided
on having a bake sale at Down.
ards Cleaners July 25th in West
jefferson.
We divided into two groups
Refreshments were served and
we had lots of fun playing games
The next meeting will be July 18th
at Fairfield School House.
News Reporter
Norma Dillyon
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
garbage dumps. Rats follow man
wherever he goes-even into the
best constructed buildings.

garbage dumps. Rats follow man
wherever he goes-even into the
best constructed buildings
Breeding period is throughout
the year. Pregnancy period of the
rat is Is days, 6 to ID rats are born
in each litter. A female can have
three to seven litters per year, or
up to 98 young annually. The
young can reproduce in three
months. The life Of a rat is about
two years-unless some concerted
effort is made to shorten it.
On farms, rats go into the fields
in the springtime to search for
food. making grain one of their
biggest diets. If feeds are left ly-
ing carelessly around the farm
buildings, they will remain where
the feeds are easiet to get.
Rats can be spotted from the
following signs: black droppings,
tracks on dusty surfaces; gnaw-
ing; burrows in the ground ans
discolored areas from oil off the
rats fur. If you see one live rat
around, you can be mighty sure
there are many more of his friends
you don't see.
There are four basic things YOU
can do to get rid of this expensive
boarder. Kill them, destroy their
nests, keep food or feeds away
from them and ratproof your
buildings.
One of the most effective rat
poisons on the market today is
Warfarin. Other materials which
can be used are Red Squill, ANTU,
and Zinc Phosphide. Poisonous
gases, especially Calcium Cyanide,
are best for killing rats in out-of-
doors burrows.
But even the best of poisons are
worthless over a period of time
unless their feed supply is cut off.
Keep garbage cans closed tightly,
ratproof grain bins with hardware
cloth or sheet metal.
Declaring war on rats will save
you considerable money.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Scouts Entertained
On Visitors Night

Scouts of Troop No. 134 of West
Jefferson, who are enjoying a per-
iod at Camp Lazarus near Della
ware, were guests at picnic sup
per of the following who went up
Wednesday for Visitors Night" at
the camp: Scoutmaster and Mrs.
Harry Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Blauser, Mrs. Mabel OHara and
her son, Master David, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bob Horton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Pfeil.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
PROBATE NOTICE

PROBATE NOTICE Approval and
Settlement of Account. Account and
vouchers of the following named
person and estate have been filed
in the Probate Court OF Madison
tlement: Arthur l.. Harper, Sr., Es-
tate Number 11.706 Docket Page
AIS.
Unless exceptions are filed there
to. said account will be for hearing
before said Court, on the 18th day of
August, 1853, at which time said
account will be considered and con-
tinued from day to day until finally
disposed of.
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to said account
or to matters pertaining to the ex-
ecution of the trust, not less than
five days prior to the date set for
hearing. Maurice E. Beathard, Pro-
bate Judge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
NoTucu oE APPOINTMENT

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Estate of Jennie G.. Kahler De-
ceased Maybelle X. King, Plain City.
Ohio, has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrative of the
Estate of Jennie G. Kahler late OF
Madison County. Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 18th day of June AID.
1853. Number 1875 Docket s Page
$40. Maurice e. Beathard, Probate
Judge OF said County.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Hannah M. Scheetz De-
ceased Eleanor M. ScheetZ, West
Jefferson, Ohio has been duly ap-
pointed and qualified as Adminis-
tratrix of the Estate of Hannah M.
Scheetz late Of Madison County,
Ohio, deceased.
Dated this End day of July AID.
1853 Number 1924 Docket Page
b26. Maurice e. Beathard, Probate
Judge of said County.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07

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days, the new Thermo-
Cool HEATS the same
size room as it cools i
and heats as fast as it,
cools! Yes, with just q
twist of the control, warm
air is circulated through
out the room, with up toi
twice the efficiency of a
portable electric heater!,
Only Philco has it !
Model 86-J.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
Mainly About
People

Miss Pauline Patterson of West
Jefferson, with Mr.. and Mrs. Max
well Pennell and Mrs. Anna Pen
nell of Columbus, are vacationing
in Miami, Florida and other south
ern states.
Tom and Dale Bidwell are visit
ing at the home of their uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dicks
in Columbus.
T. z. Lewis spent several days
last week in Macarthur where he
visited at the home of his son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Heading, and their family.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Neeshan
of South Heath. with their nephew
and niece, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell
Schroyer of Columbus, are taking
two weeks vacation at Saulte st.
Marie. Enorute home they will
stop in Chicago for a sightseeing
tour.
Mrs. Mary Alice Ballenger is
visiting relatives in Marion.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Folwell
have gone to Washington, D. c.
and Virginia Beach for a several
days vacation.
Mrs. Lamar Hoke and Mrs. Rob-
ert Smith and children of Galena,
were guests part of last week at
the home of Mrs. Hoke's daughter,
Mrs. Guy Blauser.
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Miss Leona Wilson was the guest
several days last week of Miss
Julia HanScel.
Mr.. and Mr.. Delbert Travis and
children of Lilly Chapel and Cliff
ford Patterson of West Jefferson,
are enjoying a two weeks fishing
trip in Minnesota.
- -
Mrs. Dorothy Karns of Troy
spent Sunday and Monday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. z.
Lewis.
- -
Mrs. Byron johnson and her
family had a cottage at Indian
Lake for vacation the past week.
Mr.. johnson joined them over the
weekends and during their stay the
following motored up for days
pleasure, Mr.. and Mrs. Don Hart
OF Marysville; Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Blauser. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Loveless and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Jackson.
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07

Ohio Supreme Court wearing
his academic robe for honorary decree ct Maett. Ces takes
e Ohos He holds The
commssaon of Rufus Putnam - Jooee he
Revolution led The a band
sf Ohio Marietta In 17S&
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07
SURPRISE PARTY

Panty
When Miss Leona Bidwell ar
rived home from Church Sunday
morning, June %, she was quite
surprised to hear a chorus of 81
relatives and friends who welcom-
ed her by singing Happy Birth
day."
A bountiful fried chicken picnic
dinner was enjoyed at noon, by
the guests, who had remembered
the honor guest with numerous
birthday gifts.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07

Music is well said to be the
speech of angels.
Thomas Carlyle
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07

l. Roger D. Counts the of Madison County, Ohio
hereby affirm that the above made agreeby
subscribed day July
(Signed) Roger D.
County Treasurer
Hansen
Is ).
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-07-07

MODEL SOL. New u
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air conditioning at a new
low price! Streamlined
design adds extra eff
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at all times even ON
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Handsome Mahogany
finish cabinet.
Evening star., 1953-10-01

Iord-Long SoleS Served
Cape Town restaurants are
serving. soles a yard long-the
only type of sole which now is
being caught in waters north of
Table Bay, South Africa.
Evening star., 1953-10-01
u. N. Had Been Informed
Indians Were Unormed

UNITED NATIONS, N. Y,
Oct. l (P.-Reports from Pan
munjom today that Indian
troops had fired on anti Commu-
mist prisoners surprised United
Nations diplomats, who had
been assured the Indian troops
were unarmed.
Chief Indian Delegate V. K.
Krishna Menon, in a speech
Monday to the General Assem-
bly, praising the work of his
country's soldiers, said:
"An unarmed army is today
dealing with a situation which
not only is glorious from their
point of view, but which is full
OF lessons for others who are to
resolve political problems.
For the first time a peace
army, on foreign territory, with
out arms, has been called on to
deal with turbulence and, ac-
cording to all our information
Sd. they have performed their
duty in such a way as to create
feeling of pride"
Evening star., 1953-10-01
Nine-Yeor-OId Boy Gives Up
Crime Career to Go Stroiuht

school about boys who tell lies?"
They go to hell" he replied.
Where do good boys go?"
"To Heaven"
We'll, where do you think
you'll go?"
II guess I'll go to He'll" the
boy said.
Detective Charles Mckay said
the juvenile gangsters don't re-
alize what they did"
They're good kids" he added.
"The trouble is they didn't have
enough to keep their minds oc-
cupied or to expend their en-
ergy. They'll grow up and be
swell citizens.
All these kids have TV sets.
When they came in here to the
police station they all knew their
rights-knew they didn't have
to talk and that they could de-
mand lawyers.
Detective Mckay said the boys
spoke gruff1y of knocking of
jobs" and "stashing the loot"
The gang never carried weap-
ons.
They just used their own two
little hands," the detective ex-
planned.