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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17

Alvin Kramer, Henry S. Graber
and Lank w. Cary, appraisers.
APPOINTMENT
In the estate of Maude Cline,
late of London, Mrs. Esta M. Tre-
go has been named administrators
with bond of $2,10O.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
The second account of j. Robert
Tanner, guardian of Wendell o.
Skillman has been allowed and
confirmed.
The first and final account of
Roscoe Sanders, administrator of
the estate of Roscoe Sanders, Jr.,
has been allowed and confirmed.
LICENSE REQUESTED
Alva Martin, Painter and Eliza
beth Martin, both West Jefferson.
LICENSES GRANTED
James William O'Hara and SAL
ly Lou Woodward.
Dwight G. Porter and Mary Jo-
ann Harper.
DIVORCE ASKED
Myrtle Kennedy VS. Raymond E.
Kennedy.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Francis E. Shoemaker and Mar
jorie l.. Shoemaker to Owen Evans
Jr., and Gwendolyn Evans, lot 26
in the village of Midway.
A. c. Baney and Nettie Baney,
st. Petersburg, Florida, to Philip
Daley and Agnes Daley, Mt Ster-
ling, lot Sc in village of Mt. Ster-
ling.
A. c. Baney and Nettie Baney,
st. Petersburg, Florida to Aman-
da Louise Ferguson, Mt. Sterling,
lot 81 in Alkire-Tarbill addition
to village of Mt. Sterling.
James Joseph Jackson to Mary
L. Jackson, SO acres; 1880 acres
in Deercreek township and 1850
acres in Jefferson township.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Prison Farm Cow
Has High Rating

Brattleboro, VT, April 10-With
705 pounds of butterfat and 1858
pounds of milk to her credit, Lon
don Hengerveld Tritomia, regis
tered Holstein-Friesian cow owned
by London Prison Farm, London,
Ohio, has completed a 365-day
production test in official Herd
Improvement Registry.
She was MIXED 8 times daily,
and was z years months of age
when she began her testing period.
Her record averages approxi-
mately 25 quarts of milk daily for
the period covered by her test.
Testing was supervised by Ohio
State University, in cooperation
with The 1olstein-Friesian Asso-
citation of America.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
With A BUCKEYE IN CONGRESS

By Brown, Congress- Ohio District
in history appears likely may before
to & later by in that section 20 of the ns wd
States for three America has been geared
stay duty the tragic land for long time to come
y @ % d a w De maae 10 MAINTAIN our nauonan M @ aee @ bt gh
edy be sharply euaed foreign trade affected and
gease could @ bring an m ne not only & the United %
great benefit to the of Communism.
Secretary Defense Love appearing
Senate Con Committee investigating @ ammunition shortages in Korea
upon the military leaders in the Penagon Lvett insisted plentiful
that red and armchair methods the
nas the A S our Of gan men member q getting e
mttee hearing ove described the secreta testimony the
hakeup military high command in the
weeks ahead Recent revelations of the eceny and ineffective
nrs of the tt of our said to be giving
take action to correct the situation
of the % % Humphrey M Last It @
thirty ag bonds Se p 'fl
interest rate paid by the in twenty This action is
loans etc =
The Senate Banking Committee last week 12
port bill to the full Senate to give to the President until June
days emergency Committee approved
areas where extension requested and one year in soaed
KOnrad Adenauer the z Chancellor Of
enor E a's af m ae saa
agreement
permit ratification the European Defense Community
Treaty
President Eisenhower message Congress
in late June be extended for another
traon and opportunity this controversial law
American industry and labor Many Members
demanding safeguards be written the
be continued, for year.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of Living Index dropped low during
February AS result railroad workers
hour automobile
having their
"escalator" clause of their union contracts
President Eisenhower spending this
of nexat Augusta bit
However, President
from the heavy work. duties and responsibilities of his office
Washingtons Cherry Blossom Festival
schedule last week. aho without cherry blossoms evidence
The white blossoms had and three weeks and the
pink double blossoms yet last week However, despite
and capital
filled to over-owing with thousands of visitors.
Longer and better wearing way.
The completed
rubber which much tire
will begin roll off the factory within
months. &
The Government of Mexico has
tariff fifty which imported
United States Most American automobiles imported Mexico
will be taxed flat s235oo plus 4o of the cost of the
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Letters To
The Editor
April 14th, 1858

April 14th, 1858
Dear Folks:
I am writing this letter to in
form my friends that we are PLAN
ming to make our future home in
Florida.
Therefore I am Withdrawing my
name as a candidate for the Board
of Education of the London Public
Schools and / want to express my
sincere thanks to those who signed
my petition and to the many
others who worked in my behalf.
To the London Public Schools
and to the Parent-Teachers Asso-
citation, wish them continued sue
cess in their chosen ventures.
Although we Will be far from
London, we shall always be in
terested in London and in the
many friends we have here.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Donald Thibaut.
April 3, 1853
Editor,
THE MADISON PRESS,
London, Ohio.
Dear Sir,
May we congratulate you on the
acquisition of the Tri-County
News. I am sure your new readers
are going to be pleased with the
excellent coverage you give in the
two papers we already receive in
this office-the MADISON PRESS
and the MADISON COUNTY
DEMOCRAT. AS you know, it is
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17

baum is administrator and Robert
Burns, Robert Arnold and James
H. Miller, appraisers.
Inventory N the estate or John
M. Yoder, late of Plain City, ap-
proved in probate court, showed a
total of $5,482.5O; $3,25O real es-
tate and $2,232.50, personal. Mon
roe E. Yoder is administrator and
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Letters to the editor are en-.

Letters to the editor are en-
couraged and will be wei
coined. To be considered for
publication they must be sign
ed. Anonymous communica-
tions cannot be published. In
the event the auther Of a let
ter wishes to withhold his or
her name from publication
this desire should be indicated
In the letter. The letter may
then be printed without the
signature at discretion OF the
editor If it contains informa-
tion deemed of sufficient in
terest to all readers.-ED.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
COURT NEWS
INVENTORIES APPROVED

Inventory in the estate of Emma
A. Greenbaum, late of Pike town.
ship, approved in probate court,
showed a total of $20,048.70,
$19,478.7O real estate and $4,000
personal property. Albert Green
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Wesley Methodist

Laymen's Day was observed last
Sunday at Wesley Methodist
Church. Members of the Methodist
Men conducted the service with
Doc F. Benson as master of cere-
monies. G. F. Whitnrore, vice presi-
dent led in prayer; George Fields
read the scripture lesson and Bish-
op Martin and Maceo Clardy took
the offering. The pastor, Rev. VIM.
H. Stevens, Jr. served at the up
right while the congregation lifted
their voices to Hymns holy, Holy,
Holy" "A Charge to Keep have" "
II Love to Tell the Story" and
"Take the Name of Jesus Ever.
The guest speaker, Alton w.
Thomas, Executive Secretary of
the Phoenix Urban League COM
pared modern religious beliefs of
twenty years ago with the present.
One candidate was received into
the fellowship of the church.
On Saturday tomorrow the
Workshop of the Fellowship of Re-
concilliation will be held at the
church, 18th and E. Washington
Street. The F. o. r. is an inter
faith organization which will en-
gage in lawnplanting activity with
the members. Adults and youths of
the church are particularly urged
to lend a hand Saturday morning,
if they are free to do so, and are
asked to bring tools, especially
rakes. Beauty is next to Goodness!
Refreshments will be served.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Bethel C.M.E.

The first quarterly union meet
ing was held at Bethel A. M. E.
Church, Sunday, October IS, with
the presiding Elder, the Rev. M.
Thompson, of the Arizona District,
The Rev. NJ: Davis, pastor of Lewis
Chapel was present with a goodly
number of members. Lucy Phillips
Memorial was represented by their
pastor, the Rev. L. j. Harper who
preached the inspiring sermon, and
his robed choir.
Monday night, the first quarter
ly conference was under the guild
lance of Rev. Thompson, and devo-
tional service was conducted by the
pastor, the Rev. E. %. Simpson.
Refreshments were served in the
church dining room following the
meeting.
Under the brilliant guidance of
the new pastor, Rev. Simpson, and
his officials, a revamping of the
business methods are being made.
Bethel is happy to welcome Rev.
and Mrs. Simpson.
Viola Richardson, reporter
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Tanner Chapel

"Being Prepared" was the spirit
ual and inspiring sermon by the
pastor, Rev. c.. K. Hayes at last
Sunday mornings worship hour,
at Tanner Chapel A.M.E.
Recent elections of the church
conference for the year 1884 are
as follows:
Trustees-Mmes Helen Peterson,
Carrie Roberts, Oda Reynolds, A.
Oby Bell; and Messrs Charles Fish,
Kermit eagle, George Jackson,
George Strelen, Cecil Scott and
Willie Moore.
Steward board - Messrs Chas.
Copeland, Sarnie Carr, H. M.
Mose1ey, Willie Moore and Charles
Wheeler; Mines Sonora Diggs, Ros-
allie Magge, Bland1 Hunter and
Alice Wheeler.
Missionary Society-Mmes Chris
tine Hayes, president; Myrtle
Copeland, vice president; Lillian
G. White, secretary; Venistia
Brown, corresponding secretary;
Sadie Washington, treasurer; Mary
Roller, president of junior Mis-
sionary society; and Lucy Lucas,
chaplain.
Executive board = Mines Rosalie
Magee, Blanch Hunter, and Katie
Strelen.
Mrs. Magee was appointed by
the president to serve as chairman
of entertainment and recreation.
L. G. White, reporter
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Salt River Project
Is Feature Article

A lengthy article "Salt River
Project-A Reclamation First, ap-
pearing in the current issue of the
national-circulated and prominent
PUBLIC UTILITIES FORT
NIGHTLY magazine published in
Washington, D.C0 describes the
glories of the Salt River Project,
which is comprised of the Salt Riv-
er Valley Water Users Association
and the Salt River District.
The article, written by Henry F.
Unger, publicity and advertising
supervisor for the Salt River Dis
trict, tells in detail the difficulties
encountered by the pioneers who
founded the Project and about the
struggle to bring irrigation water
to the Salt River Valley, It tells
the story of the founding of the
Project SO years ago and of the diff
ferences between the Salt River
Valley Water Users Association
and the u. S. Government until the
entire operation of the Project was
turned over to the Association.
The article traces the steady and
successful development of the
Project in it's construction of dams
and power outlets and how the
water and the power operation of
the Salt River Project has become
vital factor in the economy of the
Salt River Valley.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Church Leaders Hold
Fashion Show

cottons, woods, silks, satins and
nets.
There were the nnotfler-daughter
look alikes, little and big brother
similars, and designs for the half
sized figure. Perhaps the highlight
was the injection of a western at
mosphere in the "Parisiene" show,
with the display of lovely squaw
dresses of every hue and with
many trim variations.
Hostesses served cake and punch
during the parade.
Mrs. Minnie Nelson. served as
general chairman. Committee was
composed Of Mrs. Willie V. Ed
wards, Mrs. FaFnnie Morgan, Mrs.
Josephine Matson.. Miss Strelsa
Mahan, M iss Marjorie Moore,
Mrs Katie Chinn, Mrs. Mrs.
Made Lolis, Miss Erma Taylor
MRS. M. Brown.
The event was given to bene-
fit candidates of the State Queen
Contest to be held in Tucson at the
Paradise Baptist Convention Sum
day,
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Lucy Phillips

Youth Day was observed, last
Sunday, at Lucy Phillips Memorial
Church. The youth choir sang and
the junior ushers served. The pas
tor, Rev. L. J. Harper spoke on
Relationship of Age and Youth" |"
In the afternoon the pastor and
membership participated in the
Union Quarterly Conference at the
sister church-Bethel c.. M. E. This
service was well attended and over
$50 was taken in public collection.
Among the visitors during the
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Davis of
Chicago, Illinois, former. members
of Lucy, Phillips, and Alexander
Bobo from Chandler, Oklahoma. ).
Sunday, October 25, the Rev.
Mrs. Blanche Blake will be. the
speaker at the II o'clock service.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Willow Grove

The subject for Sunday School,
last Sunday, at Willow Grove Bap-
tist Church, was" The Men and a
New World" This was lesson fill
ed with inspiration. The pastor
gave the highlights in his review.
At the morning service, the pas
tor, Rev. w. M. Hardison's text was
taken from 1 King, 10Th chapter,
"How Long Will Ye Halt Between
Two Opinions" This was soul
stirring message and listeners
hearts rejoiced with gladness.
Sunday night the choir and jun
ior women's Mission presented a
spicy musical program.
Visitors during the day, were:
Rev. and Mrs. Love; Mrs. Jerline
Childress, Lubbock, Texas; Allen
Dickerson; Mrs. Martha Willis,
Broncs, New York; Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris Reese, Denver, Colorado;
and Mrs. Donna C. Patterson,
Paris, Texas. N. C. Mitchell, re-
porter.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
End School Segregation
Church Women Ask

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. (GlobaD
The sixth national assembly OF
United Church Women OF the Ma
toinal Council of Churches called
this week for the end of racial
segregation in the public schools.
The resolution, presented by Mrs.
w. Elmo Walker of Sandston, Vir-
ginia, urged the membership of
more than 100000 Protestant
and Eastern Orthodox women to
face the immediate urgency" of
the school segregation question
now up for decision by the United
States Supreme Court.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Old Landmark

There were all-day services at
the Old Landmark Baptist Church,
last Sunday. Free dinner was
served on the grounds. All kinds of
delicious foods chicken, cooked
several different ways, vegetables,
salads, pies and cakes.
A visitor remarked that this was
the first free dinner that she had
ever eaten in any church in
the past "a years that she lived
here.
Rev. A. L. Shaw. the pastor, a
newcomer has few members but
very strong in grace.
A hearty welcome is extended to
all.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Open Door

Evangelist V. w. Boone of a
North IL Street is back home from
her midsummer revival tour
through the West Coast which was
a great success. According to the
evangelist, more than 56 souls were
added to the memberships of
churches of the Open Door, Soldiers
of Jesus Christ. James Nabors and
Sonia Kepler, two young Phoenic-
ians assisted Evangelist Boone at
the meetings.
Evang. Boone also conducted two
weeks revival in Chicago.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

The Paradise State Baptist Lead
ers opened their fall season of
events with the presentation OF
their second annual fashion show,
last Monday night at the East
Lake auditorium. A typically
"Parisienne salon" formed the
setting for the parade of lovely
models from the House of Dior"
most of whom are members Of the
various churches of the Associa-
ton. ..
The models first appeared on the
flower bedecked stage where their
fashionable attire was carefully
detailed by commentator Ma
damoiselle Matte Bedford, and
from there they paraded in and
out among the tables on the floor
of the auditorium where the ''po-
tential buyers" were seated, to get
a good look.
The "House of Dior" showed just
about everything in fashions firsts
in stay-at-home adaptions, de-
signs for school and campus, day.
timers for sports, shopping, church
and socials, and evening and after
dark creations in corduroys,
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
CHURCH NEWS
.McNary News


Rev. J. E. Daniels, Pastor of the
Blooming Grove Baptist Church OF
McNary, Arizona celebrated his 81
years as pastor of the church from
October 5tl, throughout October
II.
McNary is picturesque logging
community located in the Northern
part of the state: This was the
apache Indian territory and the
Government set it aside as the
Apache Indian Reservation. The
Southwest Lumber Mills has "a
large mill in the community of Nc
Nary and employe over 600 Neg
roes at this one mill.
Rev. Daniels moved to McNary
in 1926 and worked in the lumber
mills and preached on Sunday and
served as community barber after
he completed his work and other
PASTORAL duties. A few years ago he
retired from work in the mills and
opened a Barber shop. The COM
munity declared the week of Oc-
tober 5th thru October 11th as
Rev. J. E. Daniels week and a pro-
gram was planned in which friends,
members and ex-members joined in
the weeks program. Monday night,
October 5th services were render
ed by the First Baptist Church of
McNary, Rev. Robert Hayes, pas
tor.
Tuesday night, October 9th serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. Burch-
field and member of Bethel A. M.
E. Church.
Wednesday and Thursday nights
services were conducted by Bloom
ing Grove Baptist Home mission
Society and Church, with Rev. c..
A. Snoody, State Missionary, deliv-
ering the sermons each night.
Friday night, October 9th, the
program was given by the Church
of God in Christ, Rev. Steele in
charge.
Saturday night. October 10th, the
Baptist Church Of Maverick had
charge of the inspiring services
with Rev. Willie Benton the pas
tor.
The highlight of the whole Ami
versary was Sundays program,
Rev. L. Butler Nelson, pastor of the
First Institutional Baptist Church
of Phoenix and President of Para
disc State Convention delivered the
Anniversary sermon, there was not
seating room in the church. There
were visitors there from all parts
of the state. Mr.. and Mrs. Hart
well Ragsdale of Phoenix, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold, Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Beltron of Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Smith of Pine
top, Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Albu-
squerque, New Mexico, Rev. and
Mrs. Bunch of Lakeside, Mr.. and
Mrs. Caldwell of Lakeside and host
of friends from Maverick and Hol-
brook and many others from other
vacinitieS.
The total amount of money
raised was $4,000. Sister Tennie
Sr1others of Holbrook, raised $125.-
Is.
Seven members were added to
the Blooming Grove Baptist
Church, Six by Christian exper-
fence and one candidate for Bap-
tiSm.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

ST. JOHNS TEMPLE
28th and East Broadway
Bishop Hendricks, pastor !.
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

A/,$S
LEWIS CHAPEL,
C.M.E. CHURCH
28th and Mobile
Rev. L. v. Davis, pastor
TANNER CHAPEL A.M.E.
CHURCH
9Th st. and jefferson
Rev. Charles *. Hayes, pastor
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY
~ CHURCH
Tonic at 18th Ave.
Rev. G. O. Greenfield, pastor
LUCY PHILLIPS MEMORIAL
C.M.E. CHURCH
14O1 East Adams Street
Rev. L. j. Harper, pastor
MT. CALVARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Cor. 18th Ave. and Yuma st.
Rev. G. N. Hall, pastor
WILLOW GROVE BAPTIST
a. CHURCH
10th st. and Superior Ave.
Rev. w. Nj. Hardison, pastor
r-rrrrDNrT nE rxJu, TxyrNr con
1901 Il. Madison Street
Bishop A. b. Williams, pastor
LONE STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
11th Avenue and SinOlO
Rev. G. v. Nelson, pastor
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
llth and East Monroe Streets
Rev. r.. N. Holt, pastor
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
n 14th and East Adams Streets
DIR. Joshus r.. Miner, pastor
FIRST INSTITUTIONAL
BAPTIST CHURCH
5th and East Jefferson
Rev. T.. Butler Nelson, pastor
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
1923 Pueblo Street
Rev. j. III. Adkins
ST. JOHNS TEMPLE
28th and East Broadway
Bishop Hendricks, pastor
: WELCOME BAPTIST CHURCH
2724 e. Broadway
= Rev. w. M. Carr, pastor
"THE CHURCH OF THE
LIVING GOD"
,:..~ @ (C.WFF.) sat i.
5.,:s 3137 e. Broadway Street
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
1902 East Washington Street
Rev. VIM. HI. Stevens Jr, Minister
ST. MARY'S CHURCH OF
GOD IN CHRIST
Seth and Ann Street, Okema Acres
Elder w. HI. Mandy, pastor. i
BEACON LIGHT SEVENTH o,
- DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Eleventh and East Monroe
Elder w. G. Mills, pastor
ST. PAUL MISSIONARY :.
BAPTIST CHURCH
- 1909 w. Sherman
= Rev. b. j. Stanton, pastor
BETHEL C.M.E. CHURCH 81. g..
F,..s@l 18th Avenue and TontO
!: -..: Rev. A. Jones, pastor ,.sss4
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
: .: =. .3rd Ave. and Apache. ..
+: Rev. b. T. Monroe, pastor
~. OPEN DOOR CHURCH
-. 109 South 1Ith Street
l.. Barnes, pastor
ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
18th and East Monroe Streets
Rev. II. N. Holt, pastor

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
14th and East Adams Streets
DIR. JOshus r.. Miner, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
I723 Pueblo Street
Rev. j. HI. Adkins
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD
1901 e. Madison Street
Bishop A. b. Williams, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

LONE STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
11th Avenue and SinOlO
Rev. G. v. Nelson, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23

FIRST INSTITUTIONAL a.. 4
BAPTIST CHURCH
5th and East jefferson e.
Rev. l.. Butler Nelson, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
WILLOW GROVE BAPTIST
CHURCH

10th st. and Superior Ave.
Rev. w. Nj. Hardison, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
Z WELCOME BAPTIST CHURCH

2724 f.. Broadway
- Rev. w. M. Carr, pastor
Arizona sun., 1953-10-23
"THE CHURCH OF THE
LIVING GOD"
(C.W.F.F.) .s.
b. 3137 e. Broadway Street

WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
1902 East Washington Street
Rev. VIM. HI. Stevens Jr, Minister
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-05-29
SENIOR AND JUNIOR ARE
ENTERTAINED AT BUXTON

The Woman's Society of Chist-
ian Service of the Buxton Meth
odist Church entertained the
High School Seniors and Jun
ior's Wednesday night at the
church. After the worship ser
vice in the sanctuary the group
assembled in class room where
recreation and refreshments were
enjoyed. The class colors of red
and white were carried out.
Those present were:
7Senior's: Leta DUDLEY, Eunicc
Skwin, Jean Whidbee, Rita Scar
borough. L. P. O'Neal, Johney
Miller, D. B. Midget, Hal Gray,
Billy Hooper, Bembra Miller,
Lance Midget, Dennis Midget.
Juniors: Barbara Barnett,
inertia Austin, Yvonne Hooper,
Edith Jennette, Ernest Styron,
Ellis Gray, Mike Peele, Preston
Stowe. Kermit Price.
High School Teachers and
wives Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Word,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p Gray and
Miss Mary Coley.
w. S. c. S members: Mrs. l..
L. Gibbs, Mrs, Lille Turner,
Mrs. Maria Gray, Mrs. Pearl
Midget, and Mrs, Cedric Mid
gett.