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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

I have said so much about the
Noble county courthouse l feel
obligated to express an opinion
on the latest movement afoot on
Caldwells square - to erect a
monument in the yard to John
Gray, usually described as the
last surviving soldier of the
American Revolution.
At first, it was proposed that
they dig up the old mans bones,
and rebury them in the court
house yard. Then erect hand
some monument saying that
John Gray is buried on this very
spot.
Tourist attraction?
I don't know. We Ohioans
laughed at the recent Dakota
ruckus over Sitting Bulls re-
mains. And besides, that would
Sbe leaving Hiramsburg out in
Hlhe cold. The best thinking in
NEaldwel1, at the moment, seems
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

trees and again the miracles of the past per-
formed before eyes.
Hardly any city in land is without marker,
monument, plague homey sgn bringing to memory
great soul noble deed that done in freedoms
In the Old World there hundreds of memorials to
who believed that might right. AT very few
places this earth find monuments to great lber
ators except here in America. We built pyramids by
slave labor We have coseums where Christians
fed to the lions We built great temples for ensavers and
Napoleon eifice fit for the tomb of god Mexico gories
in the shadow of temples and pyramids where human
beings offered living sacrifice to pagan gods Not
here in Republic We erected monuments to men
who gave their lives freely behalf of liberia
philosophy, the field Of battle doubt very much
if there is marker anywhere in Republic to any
or woman who lived died for unworthy There
thousands erected to men and women who died to
Iberate their fellows.
We have honored the scientist the physician the in
venor the educator the poet and author the painter
maker SONGS the of music the great builder the
patriot and soldier the statesman and the farmer An have
been benefactors to mankind in great field OF
deavor.
Ours have been prophets of a orderthe dreamers
of great plans that would make land little closer to
the infinite dream the Master Soul has shaped for His
children Ours have been singers of songs that inspired
quicker tempo in the forward march of the Ours hung
great lights the heavens for all to Ours
and in the brighter fabrics of common life
Ours created system in which all equal before God
and the law Of the land - Republic in which all
kings uncrowned except for high dignity of mind body
and soul.
Is it any WONDER then, that we have erected monu-
ents and shrnes all country? We love rocks
and rils and tempted hills but far love the
inmortas who have helped to make Republic the
Lighthouse of the world.
Our Republic has become the age of Gods creators
who have lifted the curse of drudgery and toll from
army of Messahs shaped from ron Steel brass and gold
giants that do mans bidding, driven by atomic steam and
electric energy any wonder we have dotted
with monuments as timely gudeposs pointing the way to
greater and ganer events in the days that yet to be?
They are friendly reminders of the torch bearers of the
past point the way the golden age that yet to be-
All of these and more "lest forget - lest forget
Samuel Harden Stie
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Willard LashIey And
Binder In Accident

Willard (King) Lashley, of
Senecaville route, escaped with
only minor bruises last week in
a freak binder mishap on the
Wilbur Lashley's farm in Beaver
township.
The binder-hitch came loose
and the machine went over a
bank and upset with Mr.. Lashley
aboard. He was trapped under
the outfit until MIR. Lashley and
his son, Herschel, released him.
It was reported that neither
the machine nor Mr.. Lashley Suf-
fered any damage.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

of Washington's army. Be that
as it may, John Gray's grave is
in a peaceful little graveyard,
in as scenic a part of Ohio as you
can find. And his grave is mark
ed by stone.
Then there is the feeling in
Noble county that Caldwell has
been hogging everything since
the day it stole the county seat
from Sarahsville. Oh, it did let
Belle Valley have the saloons
but that's an exception.
Now it wants John Gray, little
Hiramsburg's only claim to fame.
If this is permitted, will Cald-
well stop there? There is an old
saying along Duck Creek: Give
them an inch and they'll take
mile.
Hoskinsville once had an his
toric rebellion-what's to pre-
vent Caldwell from moving
Hoskinsville down to the court
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
War Department
Lists Caldwell
Lad AS Missinu
Parents Receive
Last Letter From
Korea On July q

A telegram from the War
Department last Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Low
man, of Maple Heights. in
formed them that their son,
Pvt. Roy G. Lowman, 20. was
missing in Korea.
The official message stated
that Lowman had been missing
since July 8. The parents re-
ceived the last letter from him
dated July 4.
A letter from the War depart
ment followed the telegram to
the relatives, saying that there
were three hopeful possibilities
in Lowman's case. He could be
unidentified in hospital, or
captured by the enemy, or he
could have been transferred to
another outfit.
When last heard from, the
young soldier was serving with
the 32nd. Infantry Regiment.
Efforts are being made by the
Red Cross to contact one of
three of Lowman's buddies, who
were with him all the time
since he arrived in Korea in late
May.
Lowman attended Caldwell
high school and resided in
Maple Heights with his parents
until he was indicted into the
army last November. He re-
ceived his basic training at
Fort Knox, KY. and left the West
Coast for Japan and then Korea
this past May.
He is the grandson of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lowman, who live
in Maple Heights near Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Demonstrate Is
Planned On Farm
AT Halley's Ridge
Spring Development
Practices Will Be
Shown July 27

All Noble county farmers in
terested in spring development
or any kind of concrete work on
their farms are urged to attend
a demonstration of these major
projects, Monday, July 81.
Preparations will begin at 1:30.
H. R. Blackburn and H. Gran
vile Smith will conduct opera
tions and Roger King and Paul
Wheeler will take charge OF the
pouring operations.
The demonstration will be
given on the farm occupied by
H. Granville Smith in the Hal
ley's Ridge community. 1t is the
former Edward Buckley farm.
M. D. Shankland, a representa-
tive of the Portland Cement Co.
will be present to give specific
instructions on cement mixing.
He will supervise the work and
demonstrate various details of
the work, in addition to proper
mixing.
The stock water tank will be
poured sometime early in the
afternoon.
This demonstration is for the
benefit of those farmers who
plan to begin spring develop
ments this year, as soon as the
harvest season is over, and for
others who have plans for the
indefinite future. Every farmer
has a certain amount of concrete
work to be done and this is a
splendid opportunity to learn
some of the fine points of the
trade.
This demonstration should be
of importance to all progressive
farmers in Noble county and
they are urged by Granville
Smith, Noble Soil Conserva-
zionist and County Agent Floyd
Henderson to attend if at all
possible.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

to be compromise. Put up a
monument, but leave John Gray
where he is.
John Gray lived and died and
was buried at Hiramsburg, a
small place in the upper left
corner of Noble county. He
wanted a peaceful life, and had
it. Samuel Hardin Stiles "Ohio
Builds A Nation" and other good
Ohioana books say John Gray
lived at Hiramsburg from 1929
to 1868.
There are those who say that
people wern't very excited over
John Gray while he lived. The
government never got around to
giving him a penison until he
was 102. And he got it but two
years, for you can't expect a man
to live much longer than 104
It is doubted by David Bow
man and other historians that
John Gray was the last survivor
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Premium Books
Prepared for Fair
Annual Event viii
Be Held Sept. 3-4-5

The premium list and regula-
tions for the 101st Noble county
fair which will be held Sept
3, 4, and 5, are now available,
according to J. Kyle Walken-
shaw, secretary.
The books have been mailed
out to all advertisers and others
interested but there are many
not on the mailing list who might
be interested in securing a copy.
They are available at the Of
flee of the fair board on the first
floor of the court house or at the
LorenZ hardware.
Plans are rapidly being COM
pleted for the annual fair which
will again be held on Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday.
There will be three big night
attractions, including Ernie Ben
edict and his range riders on
Thursday night; the tournament
of thrills and worlds champion
ship stunt contest on Friday
night and closing with the In
ternational Follies" on Saturday
night.
Livestock entries will close
Saturday, Aug. 29, at $50 p. m.
and all other entries on Wednes-
day, Sept. 2.
Mrs. Willis Hupp is assisting
Mr.. Walkenshaw in preparing
the entries and completing the
preliminary plans for the county
fair.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Unusual Interest
Shown In BPW
Charter Meeting To
Be Held July 81

The planning picnic of the
Business Professional Women's
club held Friday evening in the
basement of the First Presby-
terian church was huge success
according to Mrs. nellie Startz-
man, chairman of the member
ship committee.
There were % present and all
will be charter members of the
Caldwell chapter. Assisting Mrs.
Startzman in organizing the
planning meeting were Mrs.
Mary Hanes, Mrs. Willis Hupp,
Bernice Mills, Thelma Rice, Mrs.
Ruth Wheeler, Mrs. Mary Nor
gareidge, Mrs. Helen Harmon,
and Mrs. Mary Upton, to whom
and any others that assisted in
anyway, Mrs. Startzman wishes
to extend her appreciation.
Mrs. nellie Startzman was
elected to serve as pro tenn
chairman and Thelma Rice, pro
temp secretary. Other necessary
committees were appointed to
serve temporarily.
The charter will be open to
anyone who desires to join until
the next meeting, Friday even
ing, July 81, at 7:30 in the Pres
byterian church basement. At
this meeting there will be cleo
ton of officers.
A covered dish dinner was en-
joyed preceding the meeting. A
group from the Marietta club
were guests, all officers or past
officers in that respective club.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Accident Victim
To Army Hospital

Omar Long, 20, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Long, of Yoker Valley,
in Beaver township, who was
seriously injured when his car
rolled over July 4, has been re-
moved from Barnesville hospi-
tai to the army hospital in Col
umbus.
The youth was home on fur
Tough from Ft. Knox, KY, at the
time of the accident.
He remains in a coma from
head conclusion and his condi-
ton is still considered serious.
He was accompanied to Col
umbus by his sister, Ruth Long,
of Yoker Valley.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
Annual Picnic Al
TeaiperanceVilIe I

The annual st. Mary's church
picnic at Temperanceville will
be held Sunday, July 26, with
chicken dinners served from
11:00 in the morning to 200 in
the afternoon.
There will be games thruout
the afternoon hours and in the
evening from 500 to 1900 mid
night, round and square dancing
will be featured.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
RETURN FROM VACATION

Mr.. and Mrs. William Fleming
and Patricia and Timothy, have
returned to their home on Wal
nut street after vacation trip
to Quebec, Canada, returning by
the way of the Adirondack
mountains of New York.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

ST. MARY'S annual picnic at
Temperanceville, Sunday, July
26. Chicken dinner, HOO a. m.
to 200 p. m. Games all after
noon. Round and square dance,
500 to 1900 p. m. Everyone well
come. )
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
RETURN TO CALDWELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen McFerren
returned to Caldwell, Saturday
morning from Rantoul, Ill,
where they have been living for
the past two months. They are
residing in housetrailer on the
Willis Ralph property, Fair
ground street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
INJURED IN FALL

Mrs. Margaret Bowron sus-
tained a fracture of her right
shoulder Saturday morning. The
injury was received in fall at
her home on North street, where
she is confined.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
UNDERGOEs SURGERY

DR.. Paul Schafer, son-in-law
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Love, of
Maple Heights, underwent an
operation Monday for perforated
ulcers at the University of Kan
sas hospital. His condition is re-
ported improving.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

DONATIONS WILL be appre-
ciated for the annual band
camp of Caldwell High School
Band. Contact Mrs. Fred Ie-
graen, phone 207-R, or Mrs. John
Christopher, phone 297-R.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

Inc historic guldepoStS OF OhlO S
tumbled hills and productive plains
are Century Posts. Let us look to
them and refresh our memories of
patriots and stirring events of long
ago. There we can drink inspiration
and find courage that will give us
strength in these troubled times of
transition. Let us dig them out of
forgotten past, preserve them and
mark them for future generations
lest they, like some of us, forget.
If it were not for the monuments,
plaques, markers and shrines that
dot our beloved Republic, dark in
deed would be the past. They are
like gold-hearted lilies that bloom in
the swamp of the dark past. Here at
these shrines the soul returns to
inspire us as we mediate upon de-
votion and service. These are en-
during frames that hold the angel
presences. Here ancient settings
come to life, and silently hope takes
wings and sails again upon the
boundless sea of inspiration and
we 60 on refreshed.
4Lo of +boeo Ia
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23
IN HOSPITAL

Edgar Bates, of Caldwell route
6, was admitted Monday after
noon to ST. Francis hospital,
Cambridge, for observation and
treatment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

NOTICE-AnyOne that has ice
cream packers belonging to
The Caldwell Produce Co. is
asked TO return them to the
plant as soon as possible. 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

THE VFW AUXILIARY bake
sale has been postponed until
September. 3 J-L
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-07-23

JULY CLEARANCE SALE con-
tinueS at The Fashion Shop,
Caldwell, until July 81. Drastic
reductions. J-L
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
Bishop Gregg Buried
In His Motive KGnSds

Kansas City-Bishop John An
drew Gregg, one Of the best known
prelates in the A.M.E. church, was
buried in his native Kansas Satur-
day, following his death at the age
of rs in Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. II.
A.ME. dignitaries from all over
the country came here to pay their
last respects to the well-known
churchman.
His death occurred the day be-
fore his 76th birthday.
Services were held at 10 am. at
the First A.M.E. church, Sth and
Nebraska, where he held member
ship for about a quarter of a CEN
fury.
The body was to be inferred in
the family lot in Lawrence. Kans..
where those of his father, mother,
brother, and first and second wives
already rest,
Bishop Joseph A. Gomez Of
Texas delivered the eulogy at the
Saturday services here, the second
which was held. Services were
previously conducted in Jackson
vile on Feb. 81, before the body
was shipped home.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
Ga. Editorial Defends
South Poetic" Sono

Atlanta - CAMP - An ATTAIN
Ia newspaper last week attacked
two state legislators attempting to
bar the musical South Pacific" in
Georgia because Of a song which
pleads for racial tolerance.
The Atlanta Constitution said in
an editorial assailing the two leg
islators that the song to which
they objected ''basically states a
truth" They called the lawmalx-
ers' statements against the song
fantastic and asinine."
State Rep, David C. Jones and
State Sen. John d. Sheppard, in
their arguments, stated they saw
the road show Of the musical hit
here and charged the number,
you've Got to Be Taught" is
Offensive" TO Southerners. They
said they would introduce legisla-
ton next November to regulate
theatrical presentations in Geor-
gia.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
WaIaoE Dukes Is
Probably Bsst College
cGa0F IN Nutlon


New --(ANP)--Big Walter
Dukes, Q foot II inch center of the
Seton Hail Pirates, probably is
the best college basketball player
In the nation, II all-Amsrican cage
polls mean anything.
The United Press poll last week
became the latest to confirm his
position as a great player. He re-
seived more votes than any other
player for the UP all-star five.
Already the Associated Press,
Golfers and others have named
the INTO their teams. The New
York Herald Tribune has named
him a member Of the East squad
for the East-west All-star game
Mar. 20 for the benefit OF its
Freah Air Fund.
Another honor for Dukes was
that Of becoming the first Seton
Hall player to win the Haggerty
award. This honor Is given the
New York metropolitan area eager
rated outstanding in ability,
sportsmanship and leadership. The
award honors the memory OF
Frank Haggerty, former player at
st. Johns killed In action during
the early days Of World War II.
The Metropolitan Basketball
Writers association honored Dukes.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
mADE WIN SAFETY WIN ADVERTISERS IN THESE COLUMNS

You can help US give you = bet,
ter paper by pAtrOniEing advertis.
ers In these columns.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

strength which Rep. William L.
Dawson had with the Democrats,
for example. 4
When Judge Irwin O. MOllison
was named TO the federal bench,
the most powerful Jewish infIu-
ence In the country sought the
place for one Of several Jews. The
Dawson hand was strongest.
When DR.. Claiming II. Tobias
retired as alternate delegate to the
UN, II was known that the state
department wanted to name DR..
Charles s. johnson, president Of
Fisk university, to succeed him.
Mrs. Edith Sampson had set her
heart on the post, however, and
Dawson got the appointment d.
rectfy from the White, House. The
Republicans have no one able TO
exert that sort Of influence. In
fact, the race is probably at its
lowest ebb IN Washington.
From the South, don't be sur
prised II an important appoint
ment comes. Some Of the biggest
southern white tycoon friends Of
President Eisenhower have urged
him TO appoint President r. d.
Patterson Of Tuskegee TO such a
job as under secretary Of COM
merce or under secretary Of agri-
culture. Patterson probably would
accept, too, were It offered, though
he Is not eager for public life.
In Chicago Republic Gov. viii
liam O. stratton has been 30 gem
erous with his top appointments
OF Joseph d. Bib to his cabinet
and Mrs. Mable stryker az assist
ant attorney general for the State
OF Illinois, the edge Of federal dis
appointment has been dulled. Rev.
Archibald J. Carey was thought to
be a top prospect, but latest rumor
Is that all he wants Is the backing.
moral and financial, TO try his
hand against Rep. Dawson in 1854
and be a running mate Of his
friend, Adam Powell. in Congress.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
Country COljeCtureS Over
ike" Negro Appointments;
Judge Rivers Given Nod

New York - (ANP) = Negro Republicans in New York,
similar TO like groups about the country apprehensv
the sowness Of the Eisenhower administration in
ing the appointment Of Negroes posts of any Importance
The spotlight which has been focused upon appointment
has only heghtned the tension eoored
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

Doylestown, Pa. - CAMP -
Author Oscar Hammerstein, COM
menting on the race conscious
lawmakers Of Atlanta, who pro-
test lines in a song in South Pa
cific," the hit show playing the
Georgia capital, laughed off their
criticism, branding It silly and
stupid.
The play was not written for
propaganda" he said, but the
propaganda. II they want to call
II that, comes naturally.
II doubt that these two men are
true representatives Of the people
OF Georgia. All the evidence Is on
my side. The people are not stay
ing away FIRM the theater"
The Juror arose over lines In
You've Got to Be Taught TO
Hate" They read, you have to
be carefully taught to be afraid Of
people whose skin Ii a little differ
emit shade"
Two state legislators, David c.
Jones and John Sheppard Of Ash
burn, issued a statement TO the
effect that the musical IL racial
propaganda and offensive to the
South"
Jones commented, THE play Jus
titles intermarriage - intermar-
rage produces half breeds which
are not conducive TO the higher
type Of race. We in the South are
proud people and have pure blood
lines. We want to keep 1t that
way"
That was causing the biggest
laugh Of the season in New York.
But South Pacific" now In It's
fourth year in New York, still
plays to sellout crowds every
night. The show has been on the
road three years. At present, It
has been playing to sellout audi
ences in Atlanta, where the slur
was made, for the past two weeks
and has a heavy advance sale.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
s:'''':' ports
Griffin 5
BY JIMMY GRIFFIN

Dick Blakey selected the St. Paul acity high
team along with Teammates Jerry Drer and Stan Cao With
this selection the Marshall has just about all the ureS
high school student st. Blaey probably
down history of st. Paus greatest high school athletes
Walter Dukes, an-Ameican center from Seton
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
Post Article on
American Educated
African Premier

The current issue Of the Satur.
day Evening Post has an article
on Kwame NlSrumah, American
educated African native who was
elected premier while in jail.
The piece. written by wolfgang
Langewiesche, is titled He Wants
to Rule West Africa"
Writes Mr.. Langewiesche In the
March 7 Post:
"A name to paste into your
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anZ Mo. Dole

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ed apartment. Utilities paid $50
per month. GA. 2976 or GA. GAG.
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