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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mrs. Albert Gregg and Miss
Mary Alice RAIDER left by plane
Friday afternoon for Washington,
D c., where they win attend the
Inauguration ceremonies and visit
with Mrs. Gregg's brother and
sister-in law, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Bower.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mrs. w. B. Cory, of Cedarville,
Ohio, spent a day here, visiting
Mrs. j. Z. Heston and Mrs. Arnett
Harbage.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20
Mainly About
People

DR.. and Mrs. M. M. Gibboney
and son Dean have returned home
after a most enjoyable vacation
in Naples, Florida.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mr.. E. w. Johnson and family
entertained Mr.. w, j. Hurley
and Mr.. James Bachelor of New
port, Ark, last Tuesday
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Have you made New Years resolu-
tions to yourself that you can't keep?
Like saving regularly for home
-. trip retirement? You can
make those resolutions come true =.
with United States Defense EOndsi
observation-disclosures Bonds are now
even better-with higher interest
rate and quicker maturity. Join
Payroll Savings where you WOrk--Or,
the Bond-A-Month Plan where you
bank. And one more thing-H you
don't need the cash right now, you'll
be smart to hold onto your maturing
Series T. Bonds. They'll continue to
earn interest for you, for as long as
ten more years. Invest more in De-
Tense Bondsi
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mrs. E. L. Horn returned home
by plane last week, after a
months vacation in Mexico, where
she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Lilly.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mrs. B. G. Sidner will be host
ess to the Harmony Club, Thurs
day, January 22nd.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bradley
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Elliott
are in Florida, visiting relatives.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

The Officers Of Darby Grange
for 1858 will be installed by the
Plain City Grange on Friday,
January 23rd. All members are
urged to be present.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20

Mrs. Z. w. Johnson and Miss
Isabel johnson were the guests OF
Mrs. Jesse B. Barr, of Columbus
last Wednesday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-01-20
MEETING
NOTICES

oES Plans Obligation Night
The regulal meeting of the
West jefferson Chapter Of OES
Till be held Tuesday, January
10Th, at s PM. Obligation night
will be observed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

propriating funds for multi-pur-
pose projects unless the electric
power to be produced is FIRST
leased to private industry or to
cities. states or state-managed
regional authorities.
Third. Congress and the Plesi-
dent should jointly set up tenn
poraly commission authorized TO
investigate and recommend proper
accounting methods and u revision
Of the divisions of federal invest
ments in federal projects between
electric power and other purposes;
to report ON the actual cost Of and
the prospective returns from each
major activity; to formulate
methods and terms for leasing
generating plants and related ia
cilities to private enterprise, mu-
inequalities, or other bodies; and
to develop methods by which non
federal agencies can share cooper
atively in the cost Of future capital
OUTLAWS on the electric part Of
multi-purpose dams.
Mr. Hoover's idea, in brief, is
to stop the socialistic trend, to
eventually liquidate socialistic en-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14
3 Marriage Permits
Granted Past Week

Thirty-two marriage licenses
We're issued during the past week
ending Monday at noon from the
office of Richard L. Davis, clerk
of the Circuit court, bringing the
total for May thus far to 50. Seven
of the licenses issued were marked
don't publish"
John Sylvester Lundy, 81, me-
chanic, and Charlene Alvena Hoff,
25, both Grafton. W. Va.
George Milton Cordray, 70,
night Waterman, and Minnie May
Gerkin, G8, both Fairmont, W. Va.
Robert Paul Atkinson, 26, truck
cr, Akron, o.. and Florence Gwen
dolyn Streets, 10, Terra Alta, w.
Va.
Walter James Litchard, 10,
parents consent, laborer, and
Arlene Mae Brobst, Is, both near
Danville, Pa.
Charles Bryson Nicola, %, cox
ing, and Pearle Slater, Is, both
Point Marion, Pa.
Edward Paul Mills, 81, near
Frostburg, and Janet Marie Metz,
20, Homecoming.
Henry Harry Bartlett, %, me-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

was my great-grandtather. His son,
Horny, my grandfather, lived until
1911 and remember him speaking
of Robert serving General Wash
iugton."
Unfortunately, Gen. Washing
toms famous diary was discon-
tinued during the war years. When
he returned to Mt. Vernon it was
resumed. found this entry. "Wed.
23d August 1856. Miss Compton
and Harriott Washington came
here to dinner" As further proof
that Washington knew the Comp
tons, it is Of record that Lit. Ed
mund Compton helped Washington
to found the Order Of Cincinnatus.
Both were charter members.
The writer was recently advised
by The Sons of the American Rev
olution that he is eligible to mem
bership in that organization. In
fact, several persons have already
been admitted on the strength Of
the record Of Robert Compton.
In the middle 1850'a, Congress-
man Huffman, who was serving
the western district Of Pennsyl-l
vania, submitted request for
pension for Robert. He was then
living ut Salisbury, Pa. and was
nearly 80 years of age. However,
he died in 1856 and no pension was
ever granted. He and his family
are buried in the Compton plot in
the Grantsville cemetery.
An exhaustive search made re-
Gently seems to indicate that no
official record Of his service exists.
1t must be borne in mind that, be-
ing a boy of s, he belonged to no
unit or company and his name was
ON no roll. 1t is probable that what
ever compensation he received came
directly from the pocket of Gen.
Washington. The Department Of
Defense states very frankly that
its records of the Revolutionary
War are very incomplete.
1t may come as a surprise to
many but this is not an unusual
happening. In the hectic days of
the Revolution, many records were
lost. Service could be established
by affidavit but doubtless many
thought this unnecessary. As q
further example of what can hap
pen, the Muster Roll of Capt. |
Michael Cresap's Company from
Cumberland has never been found. /
Some Of the names Of this company
can be found from pension rolls and
claims for land but many names
have been lost for all time.
Reprinted from The Glades Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

!
Lucy Mae Pennington. 80. both
Albert, W. Va.
Stanley Dale Rohlf. 28. engineer.
and Mary Louise Killing, Is. both
Pennington, Pa.
David Richard Faulkner. 2G.
miner Usage, W. Va, and Resale
Joan Jenkins, 20. near Morgan
town, ". Va.
Glen Joseph Maxwell, Al. miner.
and Martha Ola Tootbmm. As.
both Failmont, W. Va.
Martin Luther Cupp, "a. truck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14
Additional Local
Ads, Too Late
For Classification

WANTED-Up to fifty head
good ewes, either lambing or with
lambs Ward Guthrie, Hazelton, W.
Va Give details.-Adv. 11-2t.
LOST-Male red Irish Setter
Answers to name of Charlie. Am
pie reward if returned to DR.. E.
|. Baumgartner, Oakland. Phone
2-24l0 or 2-2551.-Adv. 11-2t"
SPRING BARGAINS IN COAL
RANGES (Reccived as trade in
on Electric Ranges.) COPPER
CLAD, MAJESTIC, KALAMA-
100 and many others. Dewitt &
DeBery-Adv. lift.
KITCHEN HELP Wanted-Also
woman to clean, one or two days
a week. Apply Wards Restaurant.
ADV. list.
LOST One Maryland license
plate No. EA-5595. Milton Tuck
cr, Steyer, Md, phone 2-2928.-
ADV. Hit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14
ROBERT COMPTON

~ '.N
Robert Compton was the victim
Of one Of those strange pranks that
d capricious fate sometimes de-
ieht+ ia playing ON meu. In his
yoath he participated Ia the stir.
ring events attending the birth Of
our nation. Yet, pelvelstly, history
faded to record those events Of
fically. His deeds have been passed
along from generation to genera
tior in the form Of tradition. Yet
they did happen.
But we are getting ahead of our
story Let us begin at the begin
ming. In England, for centuries, the
Comptons were friends and conf
dauts Of kings. When emigration
to America started, many Of the
Young Comptons eagerly embarked.
They settled in massachusetts.
Virginia, Maryland and New Jer-
sey When trouble with ENGLAND
arose, they cspoused the cause Of
the colonies. In spite Of their fam
lily traditions, almost to a man,
they took UP arms in support of
their adopted country.
Eliakim Compton took over the
operation Of the 80 acre farm upon
the death of his father. This was
at Woodbridge, N. J. It lay directly
between the towns Of Trenton and
New York. Without realizing it, he
was placing his young family at
the center Of the future conflict.
The tides Of war were to ebb and
flow past this little farm.
1t is not known when George
Washington made his first stop at
the farm. 1t may have been ON his
"Trip to Cambridge to assume COM
mand Of the army. After driving
the British out Of Boston, Washing
ton moved his army to New York.
by that time Eliakim Compton had
died, leaving a widow and 10 small
children. Robert was the Oldest son,
having been born in 1868.
If Robert was still at home, he
must have heard the cannonading
in the battles Of Brooklyn Heights.
TT. Lee aad Fl. Washington. When
Washington was forced to evacu-
ate New York, he marched his army
toward Trenton, directly past the
farm. The British were in hot pur-
suit but never quite able to catch |
up. 1t may have been upon this oc-
casion that Robert went along
with the army as Washington's |
messenger boy. 1t is known that he
was with Washington in the battle
at Trenton a few months later.
In the winter of l777, CORVALLIS /
made camp at New Brunswick, just
a few miles away. Washington /
spent two winters at Morristown, |
20 miles to the north The battle
Of Princeton took place about 10
miles to the south Of the farm,
while the battle Of Monmouth was
only a little farther away. In an
article printed in the Somerset
Daily American in 1896, it is stated
+ba+ NI-o. l,:V.ntDn LrorIoI a+ +l,o
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

For example, the shoulder may be
boncd thcn rolled into an attractive
roast Or the boncd shoulder may be
made into a cushion-style roast, ideal
Tor stuhing. Likewise, chops may be
cut from this section.
Lamb breasts may be rolled for
roasting, or be cut into rlblets for
barbecuing. Lamb patties are grand
for a grill. Ground lamb alone. or in
combination with othermeats, makes
a moist, hayorful loaf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14
PAGE SEVEN

terprise-and, in the meantime, to
put the taX-bought, tay-subsidized
socia!ized power systems on "A busi-
ness basis Of operation. The long
run savings to the beieaguered tax
payers Of this nation would total
many billions Still more important,
"ci coping socialism" would be dealt
a body blow.
Those who believe in socialism
viii oppose this plan Those who
believe in freedom and in repre-
sentative government will approve
it Industrial News Review
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

chanic, near Danville, Pa, and Fay
Lennette Wolford. 81, near Milton,
Pa.
Robert Coolidge Garrison, %,
farmer, Moundsville, W. Va. and
Ruth Ellen Cump, Ia, Glendale, ".
Y,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-05-14

Betty Lou vincent, 10, botn near
HariSville, W. Va.
Phillip Amoruso, As. batch mix
cr. and Helen Virginia Laughlin,
-, both Fairmont, W. Va.
Clarence Paul Wanstreet, b,
salesman, and Mary Agnea Hurley,
26. both Clarksburg, W. Va.
Robert Carlyle Davis, 30, coal
miner, BarrackviIle, w. Va, and
Neva Lorene Baughman, %, Fair
mont, ". Va.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-04-02

Members who will assume added
responsibilities as members of the
East Cleveland League of Women
Voters were chosen for office at
the annual meeting held Thursday,
March 26th in First Presbyterian
Church.
Pictured are these officials.
Reading from left to right, stand
ing, are: Mrs. R. E. Sprenkle, a
director; Mrs. H. F. Willett, Direc-
tor; Mrs. Norbert Rutta, Treasur-
er; Mrs. Hamilton Beatty, Direc-
tor. Seated: Mrs. John G. Wachter,
First Vice President; Mrs. James
M. Fox, Second Vice President;
Mr.. Stuart V. Cummins, President;
and Mrs. j. Wade Price, Secre-
tary. Mrs. John Watson, also
director, is in the South at present.
Mrs. Cummins has just finished
her first two-year term as presi-
dent and her reelection reflects
the success of her services to the
League. Her other community serv-
ices have been past president East
Cleveland Community Council, in
which she is still active; past pres
ident of Prospect PTA; and gen.
eral chairman of East Cleveland
Branch Red Cross.
Upon recommendation of the
Board of Directors, the League
voted as a study for the year an
examination of county govern
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-04-02
campus News

Is it Campus news? Call PO.
1873. Thanks.
Miss Peggy Oates, daughter of
Mrs. Oscar Oates, 13309 Graham
rd., has been elected president Of
Kappa Delta, social sorority, at the
University of Cincinnati.
Miss Oates is a junior in the
College of Nursing and Health.
Before entering the university she
attended Shaw High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Inman of
2004 Stanwood I'd. were hosts to
a number of Ohio Wesleyan stu
dents over the weekend, the guests
coming to Cleveland as members
of the university's a cappella choir
which sang Palm Sunday evening
at Epworth Euclid Methodist
Church. The Inman's daughter,
Carol Jane, is a choir member and
had as her guests, Carolyn Harer
of Bucyrus and Peggy Stiles OF
Haddonfield, N. j., and her fiance,
Jack Everson of Martins Ferry.
Mr.. Everson is tenor soloist and
one of the choir managers.
The Junior Alumni Association
of Ohio State University is holdinG
its annual Spring Dance (semi-
formaD at the Lake Shore Coun-
try Club on Saturday, April 18th.
Dancing from 81 to Patti Lynn's
orchestra. Entertainment during
intermission. Ticket information
from Mrs. Ted Ashton, EV. 2-0021
or Mr.. Trizzino, HE. 10000. All
Ohio Staters and their friends are
welcome.
In the recent election Of officers
of the United Christian Fellowship
at Bowling Green State Univer-
sity, Lois Radomsky was chosen
secretary. Lois is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Radomsky,
1886 East 142nd st.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12
Women Plan
World Day
OF Prayer

On the first Friday in Lent
church women all over the world
join hands in prayer. World Day
of Prayer for the East Cleveland
area will be observed at a service
at 1870 pm. Friday, February goth
in Calvary Lutheran Church, Euc-
lid at Lockwood aves.
The speaker will be Mrs. Har-
rison Elliot, former president of
the National Board of the YMCA
in New York City. The theme of
her talk will be walk as Children
of Light.
The soloist will be Mrs. Martha
Barcker, contralto and several wo-
men will also have a part in the
service. The host pastor, Rev.
John w. Grohne will receive the
offering and pronounce the bene-
diction. Offerings of the hundreds
of such services to be held
throughout the nation will go to
the aid of stricken peoples in other
lands.
Details of the children's service
to be held in Windermere Presby-
terian Church at 4 pm. will be
announced next week.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12

should see some of these displays
before the end of the week.
The listed exhibitors of this dis
trict are; Pack 6 of Caledonia
P.T.A.; Pack 336 of Chambers
P.T.A.; Pack 80 of East Glenville
Methodist Church; Pack 294 of the
First Evangelical and Reformed
Church; Troop 8 of Mayfair
P.T.A.; Pack 26 and Troop 26 of
the First Presbyterian Church of
East Cleveland; Pack 81 and Troop
131 of st. Aloysius Catholic
Church; Pack 395, Troop 395 and
Ship 395 of the St. James Luther
an Church; Pack 1853 of the st.
Philomena's Catholic Church; and
Troop So of the Windermere
Methodist Church.
The locations of the displays
are: 1881, 14401, 1857, and 1879
Euclid ave.; Noble between Grey
ton and Nelaview ave-; 1871, 1895,
and 1881 Hayden ave.; northeast
corner of 105th st. and St. Clair
ave-; and 1880 Arlington ave.
Here is a chance for the parents
of the Cub Scouts to get out and
get Handicraft ideas from other
pack windows.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12
What About City S
uture>Community
Council Topic

"You don't have to move to live
in better community. This is the
subject on which Richard Hopkins,
director of Urban Redevelopment
of Cleveland will speak at tonight's
meeting of the East Cleveland
Community Council.
President Phelps Cunningham re-
minds all persons interested in
their community that they are
welcome to come in for the pro-
gram at 8 o'clock, if they cannot
come to the dinner at $50 o'clock.
The program is held in the Cardi-
nails nest in Shaw High School. 1t
adjoins the cafeteria and visitors
may use the Sheldon st. entrance,
as we'll as the Shaw ave. entrance.
DR.. Homer Alexander and his
program committee are theming
each program to the community
level. They are trying to bring
discussions that will concern East
Clevelanders.
Mr.. Hopkins is using slides to
illustrate his talk and VIM. v.
Cumler will provide and operate
the protector.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12

payroll to January 1st, 1854. At
that time the board will begin re-
ceiving the added tax levy voted
by the school district last year.
Under this new salary schedule
beginning teachers will receive
$3,400. Teachers with an ABB de-
gree can reach maximum of
$1,000, with a masters degree a
maximum of $4,000. In addition,
each Is hours credit beyond a
masters degree will add $3.50 to
the salary. Thus Is hours work
toward doctorate would mean
$3.50 year salary, and 80 hours
work would bring it to $4,000. The
usual $3.50 yearly increment up to
maximum remains unchanged.
Salaries of elementary, Junior
High and Senior High principals
which are now $6,15O, $7,O5O and
$7,750, respectively, will be from
36,200 to $500 based on training,
experience and school.
DR.. Korb reported the semester's
second week enrolment of 506S to
be as follows: kindergarten 668,
grades one through six 2,457 and
grades Z through IL, 1943. He
commented that the average 300
students being graduated yearly is
being offset by an average 600
new enrolment. He also indicated
this enrolment would require ad-
ditional teachers this Fall.
The board approved attendance
by Wayne C. Blough, principal of
Shaw High School at the National
Association of Secondary School
Principals, Los Angeles, Cal, Feb
ruary 19th-March End. 1t also ap-
proved DR.. Korb's attendance at
the American Association of School
Administrators, Atlantic City, Feb
ruary 14-19th.
The resignation of Miss Frances
Barnard, r. N. member of the
schools health staff for the past
20 years, was received. Miss Bar
nard is now in Florida.
Mrs. Vivian Lamont Noble was
hired as second grade teacher at
Superior School to fill the vacancy
made by the resignation of Mrs. |
Judy Lease. Mr.. Leases transfer
to Chicago made her resignation
necessary.
Each salary contract sets forth |
that in time of financial emergency,
salaries will be cut in the same
percentage proportion as loss in
income.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12

Ultra-modern in design, the new
structure has a gym floor space of
$4,000 square feet, locker facilities
for $40 students and adequate
shower facilities for classes of 80.
A spacious lobby complete with
facilities for checking, refresh
ments and sale of tickets, makes
for speedy handling of spectators.
All athletic offices and equipment
are now being transferred to the
new building.
With the completion of the new
gym and taking into consideration
the 1000 seat football stadium,
Shaw High now possesses one of
the most complete major athletic
plants in the area.
According to Robert Louis, ath-
letic director, the Standing Room
Only sign is expected to be dis
played next Friday despite the tre-
mendous spectator accommoda-
tions. The old "cigar box" was
able to accommodate slightly more
than $50 spectators.
During the as years that the old
gym was used for basketball,
Cardinal teams amassed a record
of 345 victories against 254 de-
feats under five coaches. E. c.
Offinger guided Shaw teams from
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12
School Board Votes
Salary Increase
For All Employees

Effective with the 1953-54 school
year starting in September, employ
ees of the East Cleveland School
District will receive pay boosts.
Educational employees will get an
added $400 year. Non-educational
employees will get minimum
average of approximately 6.6Ro.
The increases will add an esti-
mated $4,000 a year to teacher
payrolls and an estimated $13,070
a year to the payroll covering
clerks, secretaries, custodians, Ii
censed boiler engineers, etc. Clean
ing women will receive a SC an
hour increase, to make their wage
$1.00 an hour.
In line, the substitute instructors
will gain a So a day increase to
bring their classification wage to
SIP day.
Making the recommendation, DR..
o. K. Korb stated that the board
had studied the entire financial
condition of the district as a COM
mittee of the whole. He pointed
out that balances plus tax returns
for this year will carry the upped
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-02-12
Promote Troyan
To Sergeant Rank

Following a competitive exami-
nation conducted by the Civil Serv-
ice Commission, City Manager
Charles A. Carran announces the
promotion of Robert Troyan, a
patrolman in the East Cleveland
Police Department to the rank of
Sergeant. Sgt. Troyan will fill the
vacancy in that classification fol-
lowing the resignation of Ralph
Hennie.
A graduate of John Hay High
School, Troyan served in the U. S.
Army during World War II, first
in the Air Corps and lated as
member Of a counter-intelligence
unit in Tokyo. Experience gained
in this service stood him in good
stead when he became a patrol
man in the East Cleveland Police
Department on April 23rd, 1947.
Married, Mr.. Troyan resides with
Mrs. Troyan and their daughters.
Joyce and Judith at 1920 Redding-
ton ave., Maple Heights.