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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Philip Conway
Head Publicity
For Film Company

November 4, 1854. DENVER,
COLORADO Philip Conway
has been appointed Field Public
ity Director for Buena Vista Film
Distribution Co., Inc, Walt Dis
ney Productions. The office en-
tails the direction of IS western
and mid-western states represent
ing film outlets.
Walt Disney Productions have
been distributed through RKO
Radio Pictures in the past, but
are now being established at key
distribution points in the United
States and abroad under Buena
Vista. The name, Buena Vista,
was selected from the name of
the main thoroughfare on which
the Walt Disney Studios are To-
Gated in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Conway will supervise tel
evision campaigns, newspaper re-
leases, and radio material for all
films released through B u e n
Vista Film. He was formerly as
sociated with the Denver Post
and KLZ Television, the CHS af-
filiate for Denver. Conway has
returned from the main offices of
Walt Disney Productions in New
York City where he attended pre-
campaign meetings for the Walt
Disney production of 10000 Lea
CUES Under the Sea"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
St. Johns S Parish
Tea Is Success

One of the highlights in Madison
County history took place Sunday
afternoon, November 7, when
many of its Christian leaders
gathered at st. Johns Lutheran
Parish House, for "Get-Acquaint-
ed Tea" sponsored by Madison
County Council for Week Day Re-
ligious Education.
Miss Lillian Comey, state sup
ervisor, was guest speaker, pre-
senting reasons why Week Day
Religious Education has spread it.
self over the nation in the past 40
years, touching some three million
people.
On the County level, Miss Ger
trude Won Riesen and Mrs. J. AL
bert Clark, interpreted some of
the class activities in understand
ing and worshipping God, for the
$50 people who came from the
seven County points where Week
Day Religious Education class are
held, Sedalia, Madison Local, Mt.
Sterling, Plain City, West Jeffer-
son, Fairfield and London.
The afternoon was climaxed by
the glow of good fellowship evid-
enced at the tea following the pro-
gram.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Farm Enumerators
Listed By Leader

Appointment of enumerators in
the 1854 Census of Agriculture
who will canvass farms in Madi-
son County, was announced today
by Crew Leader Edgar d. Spragg
of Springfield.
The county appointments in
clude Annabel F. Butz and Verna
Murray, Mt. Sterling; Everett
Smith, Summerford; Doris Davis,
Rosedale, and Mrs. Roy Lombard,
Darby township.
The enumerator, says the crew
leader, is the infantry man" of
the Census organization. 1t is his
duty to locate every farm within
the area assigned him, interview
each farm operator and obtain an
accurate record of all farming
operations as well as information
covering farm facilities and equip
ment and related items. Enumera-
tors work a minimum of eight
hours daily and must be available
for evening work if necessary to
complete their assignments.
On Monday, November 8, these
enumerators will report to the
YMCA Building Springfield, TO;
2 four day training session. They
begin enumeration of the farm;
in this enumeration district or
November II. 1t is expected thai
the enumeration will take from
three to four weeks to complete.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Only Cheers For
The Teams Friday

LondonS Red Raiders, in what
appeared to be their best game
of the season, defeated Greenfield
-McClain by a score of 80 to 6 here
Friday night.
Dick LeBeau scored three of the
tallies, with Dave Howard adding
the other two. LeBeau ran so
yards for one of his scores. Bill
Ames' placements were good for
three points.
The entire Londcc team played
inspired ball. Numerous i'''. lnces
of individual - --p pIay stood
out during all four quarters. Lon
don was the underdog in pre-game
conversations, and the heavy, fast
Greenfield team was supposed to
win by at least one I'd. London S
sparkling offensive and defensive
play stopped their opponents,
whose scored was made in the
fourth quarter by Ray Purdin, the
All-Ohlo hopeful.
West Jefferson's Roughriders
were victorious over Berne Unior
by a score of 20 to z.
West Jeff scored in the, first
third and fourth quarter, with
Berne Union making it even at z
7 at the half. Jim Barnhart scored
two and Dave Peterman one of the
tbs. Mel McClaskie'S conversions
were good for the two PATS.
This gives Jeff a total of
games won in their league to date
The team has shown fine spirit
after slow beginning, and has
been formed into a fighting organ
ization.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
NeighborIiness -
The Helping Hand

The Good Neighbor story Tor
this week concerns Mrs. Grace
Phillips, Foody Road, whose hus-
band, Waldo Phillips, passed away
on August %.
Mrs. Phillips had about % acres
of corn to pick and crib, and her
neighbors on Foody Road arrived
at her house Saturday morning
with 5 cornpickers, 6 trucks and
several wagons. They picked the
corn, cribbed part of it, and haul
ed part to town.
The neighbors were, Roy Binns,
John Turvy, Eugene Leslie, George
Clemens, Stanley, Virgil, Merle,
and Marvin Isaacs, Leo and Tom
my Mcnamara, L. w. French, Will
liam Holcomb, Tom Phillips, john
ny Lugenville, Billy Buffey, Heinie
OFT, Walter Sheets, David Wooton'
James Clark, and Ezra Hutchins.
Dinner was served to all hands
by Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Walter
Sheets, and Mrs. Eugene Leslie.
Our congratulations, folks, and
a neighbor's and a community S
thanks for a job well done!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Judge R. Q. Allen,
Fayette Co., Dies

Funeral services for Rel1 G. AL
len, age "a, Probate Judge of Fay
ette County, who died in a Column
bus Hospital, Sunday, were in
Washington c. H., Wednesday. In
terment in Washington Cemetery.
Judge Allen had been in failing
health the past year and had not
been able to carry on his court
duties for some time. He was a
former mayor of Washington c. H.
and an attorney there. He served
IN the regular army during World
War l, with the rank of lieutenant
colonel and was judge advocate of
the 37th Infantry Division, Ohio
National Guard from 1921 to 1890
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Mrs. Lee Thompson
Inferred Sunday

Mrs. Coral Gossard Thompson,
IS, wife of Lee Thompson, of R.R.
l, South Solon, was buried Sun
day afternoon in Whitemar'3
cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson died following
an illness, at Mt. Carmel Hospital
Thursday, November q
In addition to her husband, she
is survived by one son, Dwight, of
South Solon, two daughter s-in-l4
Mrs. Mary Edgington, Washington
c. H., and Mrs. Doris RothwelI of
Grove City, and four grandchild-
rem.
Mrs. Thompson Was a charter
member of the Nellie Counts
Chapter, o. E. S. 491, and the
CLASSY Point Aid Society.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Former Londoner
Dies In Columbus

Funeral services for Miss Flor
ence Jones, age 63, who died Fri
day afternoon in a Columbus Hos
pital, following long illness. were
at the Lukens Funeral Home SUM-
day. The Reverend A. M Shene-
felt was the officiating minister.
Interment was in Kirkwood Gene
terry.
Miss Jones, a daughter of Mrs.
Ella Jones, of Dayton and the late
Chancey T. Jones. of London, had
spent practically all her life in
London. She was a member of the
London Methodist Church and with
Miss Helen Morris. operated the
Refreshment Shop, a popular tea
room here for a number of years.
Surviving besides the mother is
one sister, Mrs. Paul Perkiser, and
a niece, all of Dayton.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Canteen For High
School Students
Opens November II

The Youth Canteen for students
of London High School will open
this Thursday evening, November
II, from 1880 to 1000, with men,
bers of the London Lions Club as
sisting the directors, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hahn.
A project of the Citizens Coun-
Gil for Recreation this first COM
munity activity of this sort since
1949 will be held in the London
High School Gymnasium. The City
Recreation Commission, Jack Co.
berly, chairman, and other Organi-
cations Of the community are CO.
operating in this venture.
The program will include square,
round, and folk dancing, ping pong,
shuffle-board, and such other ac-
tivities as the young people indi-
cate they would like to have. The
directors are asking that those par
ticipating make suggestions or re-
quests for various activities.
Interested groups who are will
ing to assist with the program,
registering the young people, run
ming the concession, ETC., are urged
to get intouch with Miss Marjorie
Cooke, c/o London High School,
as soon as possible so they may be
assigned to a place on the calen-
dar. The canteen will continue
each Thursday evening, except
Thanksgiving Day of this month.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09

According to the bank en-
ployees, two men entered the bank
at approximately 1:35 pm. The
smaller of the two men, a blonde
described as being 5 feet 8 inches
and weighing about 160 pounds,
stopped at the first window and
asked Miss Bates for a cashiers
check The larger man, described
as having dark, curly hair and
standing 6 feet and weighing about
185 pounds, went to the rear Win
dow where Rowe stood counting
change. The larger man pointed a
nickel-plated 30 calibre revolver at
Rowe and demanded that he place
the money in a white cloth bag
which lay nearby. Rowe complied
and then the robber said, Give
me the keys to your Hudson"
Rowe handed over the keys and
the smaller man went outside and
drove the car to the bank. The
large man jumped inside and the
car sped eastward out of town.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
No More Homework
BY Local Seniors

The Madison Local Senior Class
will present mo More Homework
a comedy in three acts, by special
arrangement with Row, Peterson
and Company of Evanston, Illi-
noiS.
mo More Homework" is the
successfully tested and colorful
account of what happens when
circumstances propel three STU
dents into the roles of principal,
vice-principal and school secretary
in a typical high school.
The play cast includes, Ada
Pence, Mary Minteer, Mary Rem
ick, Beverly Hornbeck, Richard
Dunkle, Roger Kronk, Ann Moody,
George Kidd, Allen Finchum,
Carolyn Cox, Marlene Leslie, Don
French, Linda Gault, Arnold Hay,
Maize Miller, Tom Mcnamara and
Bob Brown.
The play is being directed by
Miss Kathleen Kelly. Tickets may
be purchased at the door.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Local Men Attend
Insurance School

Ralph D. Herman of London
and Hoyt Graves of West Jeffer-
son, insurance agents for the Farm
Bureau Insurance companies are
attending school this week con-
Quoted by the company for their
agents.
Mr. Herman is in Dayton, Ohio.
and Mr.. Graves is in Roanoke, Vir-
ginia. Both men will return when
the schools close on November &.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
George Tanner, 82
Dies Sunday Morn

George Tanner, 81, of Noun
Sterling, died Sunday morning,
November z. He was a life long
resident of Madison County, and
had sc.' many years hardware
store in Mt. Sterling. ..
Survivors include one son. Ed
mund Tanner, Mt. Sterling, two
grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Ruth
Beavers, Dayton, and George RYAN
Tanner, Mt. Sterling.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev C. c. RYAN
Wednesday at 200 p. m. at the
Snyder Funeral Home. Interment
at Pleasant Township Cemetery.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
495 New Business
Charters Issued

Secretary of State Ted W..
Brown issued 495 corporation
charters for the month of October
as compared to 532 for the same
month year ago.
Although this is the first month
that the 1854 figures have fallen
below those of 1853, the records
show that for the year as a whole,
1854 far exceeds last year and, by
the close of the year, Ohio will es-
tabliSh an all-time high for new
business interpretations.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Veterans Day TO
Be Observed Here

Arrangements are being made
by the Veterans Council in Lon
don to observe Veterans Day, on
November II, which has formerly
been observed as Arrnistice Day.
The American Legion Posts,
Amvet Post, and Veterans of Fore
ign Wars will participate in a pro-
gram at the court house square
consisting of a ritualistic service
and music by the London Public
School band.
Preceding the program a parade
will form with all groups at the
scnool building on Walnut Street,
led by the band, and march to
First Street, up Main Street to
the Court House for the program.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will serve their annual banquet
for ex-service men in the Metho-
dist Church at $50 p. m.
A program viii follow the ban
quet with music and group singing.
The guest speaker will be the
Rev. Frank Baldwin, former Army
Chaplain stationed in Korea.
All business houses and residents
are requested to display the flag
on November II, Veterans Day, in
commemoration of those who gave
the supreme sacrifice in the SER
vice of their country.
The name of the day comemCra-
ton was recently changed 10 in
clude all the veterans, and to be
more general in its reference for
Americans.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Bar Association
Pays Tribute To
Frank j. Murray

The Madison County Bar AS
sociation, in special session, has
entered upon its journal a Memoir
ial and Tribute to the late Frank
J. Murray. The text was prepared
by the Hon. James F. Bell and
was read at the funeral service.
The contents of the memorial trib-
ute is as follows.
I'm the passing of Judge Muir
ray, The Madison County Bar AS
sociation has lost one of its most
beloved, valuable and distinguish
ed member. The suddennesS of his
passing only points up all the more
the irreparable loss, for there has
been taken from our midst a
friend, a counsellor, an advocate
one whose life held up to all of
his colleagues and example of how
a lawyers life should be lived and
how his professional activity
should be conducted" .. ..#
Continued on mage two)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09

ONE WINNER THIS WEEK.

Tom Minner, was the lone
winner in this weeks FOOT
BALL CONTEST. Minner pick
ed but three losers - two of
them ties. Minner lost on Ala
bamG, Missouri and Duke. Over
II contestants had four losers.
The losers did not include the
game between Virginia and
Washington & Lee which was
called off.
Entries for this weeks con-
test are found herein and con-
testants are warned to observe
rules closely. Deadline is Fri
day noon!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
OrIe+on Farms Is
Site Of Retreat

Representative from 1S depart
ments at the University of Cincinn-
att explored religions role in cam
pus faculty-student relationships
at a retreat held November 6 and
z at Orleton Farms.
The faculty week end, sponsored
by the University's YMCA, is
planned in connection with the
University's annual Religious En-
phasiS Week program, which open
ed Sunday.
Leader of the retreat was DR.,
Seymour A. Smith, assistant pro-
fessor of religion in higher educa-
ton at Yale University, New Ha-
ven, Conn. He is also to participate
in the campus REV program.
Principal discussion topics in
cluded: What is the religious re-
sponsibility of a faculty member
to the student and community
how does a teacher become aware
of religious responsibilities; and
how does ones religious convict
ions influence professional work
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Captain Putnam
Returns To Farm

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Putnam, Jr.,
and children, Susan and Steven,
arrived at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Putnam, Sr.,
Orleton Farms, Tuesday.
Mr.. Putnam has just returned
after serving two years in the u.
s. Marine3Air Corps, the past year
being served in Korea, where he
held a commission as Captain. He
received his discharge in San
Francisco early In October.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Thieves Speed Away After
Daring Daylight Robbery

Thieves held up the West Jefferson branch of he Central
National Bank at West Jefferson tuesday afternoon and
capped with between $1,000 and $4,000 according bank
officials The robbers made their getaway in owned by
bank cashier Robert Rowe The 1852 Hudson
convertible, bearing license Ys537 belonging TO Rowe
Eyewnessng the robbery the three bank employees.
Rowe, of London Marjorie Rcheson and Pauline Bates both
Of West Jefferson There customers in the bank at
the time.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09

State Patrol headquarters re-
ported at 2:3O pm. that the car
had been found abandoned on the
Gardner Road near Darby. This
development led police to believe
that third subject may have been
waiting there to pick up the two
robbers. A statewide dragnet was
out as nearby county and patrol
officers set up road blocks at all
exits.
Bruce D. Lewis, bank president,
said that the loss was entirely COW
cred by insurance.
Ben Beatty, of the Madison
Press and Democrat, was on the
scene Immediately following the
robbery. Beatty said that the rob-
bers told Rowe at gun point that
If he did anything to expose the
robbery the two girls would be
shot. According to Rowe the men
said, Give me the money but
don't try anything because if we
shoot, we'll shoot the girls first
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Two Accidents In
Vicinity On Week
End Traffic Log

The State Patrol had a busy
weekend, with traffic violators,
speeders, and two majc- accidents
around London.
Fred B. Kincaid, Is, of Marion
struck and killed two cows at
7:3O Saturday night on US. Route
az, one half mile south of Route
%. He was proceeding north when
he struck the cows, swerved across
the center lane of the road, and
struck a tractor-tra outfit 60
ing south driven by Arnold H.
Bolt. Robert Stidham, Redwood,
and John VinkS, Ostrander, pas
sengers in the Kincaid car ,receiv-
ed slight injuries. No charges
have been filed, and ownership of
the cows is not yet established.
The cows are being held in the
locker. Kincaid'S car was demolish-
ed. Patrolman Wooley, assisted by
Patrolmen Garrick and Wiggles-
worth Investigated the accident.
In an accident at state route 665
and the West Jefferson-Kiousville
Road at about 300 p. m. Sunday,
three people were injured and
taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital by
the RAIDER Gir;>Ulance.
Clarence w. Thompson, "a, of
I'll w. Pearl ST., West Jefferson,
was proceeding south on the road,
and was struck by a car driven by
Charles r. Davis, %, Of youngs-
town, who was going east on 665.
Injured were Mildred Thompson,
%, who suffered head injuries,
possible fractured skull, and mul
tiple decorations, Olive Thomp-
son, Is, head decorations, and Leo
Lundgren, 26, Rte. l, Xenja,
bruises and abrasions, Lundgren
was in the Davis car. Patrolmen
Garrick and Wigglesworth inVes-
tigated the accident.
Thompson was charged with
failure to yield the right of way.
He will face trial today in the
West Jefferson Mayors court.
An IS mile-an-hour chase ended
in arrest for Mark K. Nicely of
Columbus, when he was apprehen-
ded on U. S. Route 90 between
West jefferson and Lafayette.
At Plain City, John Lapp, age,
18, r. r. 1, Plain City, and Eugene
Gillian, age "a, r. r. l, Hilliard
had an argument in town and were
ordered to leave by Plain City
Police Saturday.
They left town, going out to the
country to continue their argu-
ment, when Lapp passed Gillian
and stopped in front of him. Gil
liam'S auto struck the rear of
Lapp's auto. Damage was slight.
Both operators were charged
with unsafe operation, and Gil
liam failed to appear in court,
causing a summons to be issued
for his appearance in court next
Saturday.
Patrolman Holyman of the Lon
don post investigated the accident.
CHICKEN SUPPER AT
LILLY CHAPEL WScS
The WSCS of Lilly Chapel will
have a chicken supper Tuesday,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
Booster Meeting
Monday Evening

The program for the meeting
of the Boosters Club Monday eve
ming, November 8, will include
movies of Fridays game between
London and Greenfield.
The meeting is scheduled for 8
p m. in the gymnasium of Lon
don High School
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
DIANE 5ARDON
ARRIVES SATURDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Bardon,
Jr., Logan Avenue, announce the
birth of a daughter, Diane, at Mt.
Carmel Hospital, Saturday, No
vember 6.
The baby's m a ternal great
grandmother, is Mrs. Dena Car
ter, Logan Avenue. Her paternal
grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Bardon, Sr., Logan Ave
nue., and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Cawley, near London are the ma
ternal grandparents.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09

Police said that the men had
evidently leased" the bank we'll
enough to know that Rowe drove
the Hudson car. Also the robbers
picked a time when ii would be
unlikely for customers to be in the
bank, Police said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09


until the fourth child was
born. The wife gave the sug-
gestion a short think and re-
piled, Il don't think it will
work, judge-if l had to de-
pend on that guy l wouldn't
have the three I've got!"
suDN THoT
And a word to those of you
who think that benefits" are
the cure for all ills, please re-
member that mouse traps are
full of free cheese.
LIVING
Many a salesman can truth
fully say that the car you buy
from him will last a lifetime
especially if he knows how
you drive.
CONVERSATION
She: "Ha! l saw you talking
to that strange womanw
He: Don't tell me there is
another kindw
AuMNN! i.
The reason that they are
called after dinner speakers"
is so that the audience won't
starve to death.
VIEWPOINT
When you tell other people
YOUR troubles, half of them
are not listening and the other
half is trickled pink that you
re getting what's coming to
you.
YoRE
An old-timer is a guy who
can remember plungtng neck
lines the first time.
TRY
Burn the candle at both
ends and you'll burn your fin
gers twice as fast.
EDUCATION
A university degree may be
a fine thing but lot of people
have profited greatly from
degree of adversely.
WELL?
Take sex, murder and smut
off the newsstands and they
won't need newsStands!
FACT
A debate is a scrap of
knowledge.
FIGURES
A husband is q human being
who is flat busted-literally
and figuratively.
GONE FIssioN
The atom, like humpty-
dumpty, cannot be put back
together again! All the kings
horses and all the Kings
men better look out!
QUESTION
Reader writes-"My garden
is overrun with mushrooms.
What can l do to get rid of
them?"
Answer: Buy your husband
two dozen T-bone steaks!"
GOSSIP
A gossip columnist is a per-
son who gets paid for doing
the same thing many people
do for nothing.
SLEEP
Insomnia is a double curse.
The old man can't sleep and
wiley can't get into his pock-
cts.
HEYWooD
Old Haywood Snugg, the
Escoffier of Warmers Corners,
says there are two kinds of
women-those who can cook
and don't and those who can't
and do.
WEALTH
Guy down in Texas is so
rich that every time he needs
an operation he puts it out to
bids.
PARTING
And fellows, if you want to
get home by midnight, tell
your wife to start saying good
bye to the hosts at nine.
DIFFERENCE
A doll says Mama" A live
doll says, "Daddy!"
CURE
A psychiatrist is man who
finds out Just how crazy you
are before he sends the bill.
IMPRESSION
Stripes may make fellow
look taller but the girls like
checks better.
HISTORY
And do you know why
Mary and Joseph took little
Jesus with them when they
went to Jerusalem? ? asked the
doting mother.
Little Willie thought a min
ute and blurted out-"Because
they couldn't get sitter!"
LAST WORD
And like the seagull said
"One good tern deserves an
nfharIp
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-11-09
WIN. L. JACKSON
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON

Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Jack
son, London, announce the birth
of son at Mt. Carmel Hospital,
Sunday, November 7.
The father, who will be sepa-
rated from service at Camp
Leonard Wood, Missouri, Thurs
day, is the son of Mrs. O. w.
Bridgeman. London. Mrs. jackson
the former Rachel Rector, is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo
Rector, Lafayette Pike.
The baby has three great
grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. Her
bert Harper, Lafayette and Mrs,
Leona, LeBeau, London.