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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Legion Meeting

All members of Noble Post No
252, American Legion of Cald-
well, are urged to attend the
Christmas party and gift ex-
change which will be held Wed
nesday evening, December Is at
7:30 o. m. All members are asked
to bring a so cent gift for the
exchange.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Christmas Party

Ihe annual Christmas party of
the W. s. G. S. Methodist church
VIII be held in the church dining
room, Tuesday evening, Dec. IA
beglnIng at 1880 O'clock.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Meeting Postnnned

The meeting on legal affairs
that was TO be held Thursday
evening, Dee. 3 at Center school
house has been called off.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Mixed Dance

There will be a round and
square dance in the parish hall
at Burkhart, Sunday evening,
December y. The Shenandoah
Valley gang will furnish the
music. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Youth Fellowship

The Ava Youth Fellowship
Will meet Sunday evening, Dec.
IL at 7;30 o'clock. Bernaden
Sayre will be the devotional
leader at this meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Generation of electricity by
coal IN Illinois steam plants rose
8 per cent in 1858 over 1852. The
45 plants consumed 81ea coal last
year, 1871 in 1852.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

In Greater Cleveland, coal
generates enough electricity an
nually-more than billion
kwhs-to lift every man, wom-
an and child in the world to the
top of Mt. Everest-29,002 feet.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
TURN TICKETS IN

Frances Taylor, president of
the VFW Auxiliary, urged all
members to turn in their rattle
tickets Monday evening, Dec. 13,
when regular meeting is held at
their hall on West street. The
prizes to be given away are now
on display in Landaker's bakery.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Es It's advertised In The Journal
Say so when you are buying.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Two Members OF
Civil Service
Commission Quit

Two members of the three-man
London Civil Service Commission,
Marcus Cornwell and Richard
Conway, who were appointed by
Mayor f. p. Speasmaker early
last year, have resigned and
third member is expected to quit,
it was made known at Thurs
days meeting Of the London City
Council. According to the record
the three-man board was appoint
ed by Mayor Speasmaker but
was never approved by the Coun-
Gil. The third member, Edmund
Dwyer is expected to hand in
his resignation at an early date.
According to the men them
selves, the Civil Service COmmis-
sion has never funCtOned at any
time and therefore, designations
were the only means of terminal
ing a relationship which only eX-
isted in essence. The state stat
utes require that London have
a Civil Service Commission mas
much as it is now a city. The
mayor did not make know n
whether he would appoint new
Commission or not.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
AMVETS Protest
ldOIatry OF Two
Repatriates

Ohio AMVETS have been call
ed upon by their Commander,
Stuart J. Satullo, Cleveland, Ohio,
to protest the spread of idolatry
and hero worship surrounding the
recent return of the two reluc-
tant repatriates, Corporal Edward
Dickinson Of Big Stone Gap, Vir-
ginia, and Corporal Claude J.
Bachelor of Kermit, Texas.
Satullo deplored and condemned
the publicity and sympathy that
has been afforded members of
our Armed Forces in Korea who
have demonstrated negative acts
of Americanism.
Our real heroes go unsung,
while those who have defiantly
sung the Communist Internation-
ale and activity participated in
demonstrations against the United
States, receive newspaper, televi-
sion, radio interviews and various
Othef puDllc appearances. II w
Come ?" asked Satullo.
Commander Satullo further ex-
planned that it is time for Ameri-
cans to recall the real virtues
of patriotism, and courage that
marked the heroes of the Ko-
rean Campaign and other wars.
Too often we forget their sacri-
fices.
Satullo also pointed out that
any attempt by these reluctant
prisoners of war, who refused
to return at their first opportun-
ity, to benefit financially because
of their experience should be
fought and resisted.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
London P-TA Meet
Set For Monday

The London Parent Teacher AS
sociation will hold its regular
meeting Monday evening, Janu-
ary 11th., at eight o'clock in the
old auditorium.
The short business meeting will
include a report on the recent
survey made by the Y. M. c. A.
ORGANIZATION. This survey w a s
made to discover the efficiency
of recreational facilities for youth
Of the community.
A representative of the County
Health Department will explain
the County Health Council which
has been newly formed.
After this opening there will
be a repeat of last years popu-
lar meeting in which the parents
of all children have a chance to
Informally discuss various phases
of their child's school life with
the teachers and administration.
This discussion may range from
bouquets to gripes but neverthe-
less should improve relations a
mong all concerned.
A social period will conclude
the meeting with refreshments
served in the cafeteria.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Five County Boys
At Dayton Meet

Five Madison County Youth at
tended the Tractor Maintenance
Meeting at Dayton on Wednes-
day, January 6, according to a
report from the Extension Office.
Those attending were: Jim Has
tings, Mt. Sterling; Bob Graham,
Mt. Sterling; John Kile, W. S
jefferson; Norman Dorm, South
Solon; Harold Brill, London.
The group discussed how to
stimulate interest among men,
bers, what to include at the meet
ingS and how to maintain in
terest until completion of the pro-
ject.
The Tractor Maintenance Club
will organize somewhere around
February IS. The purpose of
Tractor Maintenance is to help
the farm youth recognize me-
chanical difficulties and m a k e
minor repairs on farm machinery.
Anyone, between the ages of
IA and 20, interested in this pro-
ject, contact the Madison County
Extension Office.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Alton Farmers
Institute To Aid
Polio Foundation

The annual Alton Farmers In
stitute will be held Friday, Jan.
22nd and Saturday, Jan. % at
the Grange Hall.
Several outstanding speakers
have been obtained for the vari-
Gus sessions, starting at 1920 A.
M. Jan. %. The All Clubs of
the community are playing an inn
portant part in our institute this
year. Each club will have an ex-
hibit and will have a part in the
program on Saturday.
The usual contests in baking
and farm products will be held
for the prizes donated by the
merchants of the community.
Saturday evening the Grange
will serve a Ham Supper for the
benefit of the Magnetic Springs
Polio Foundation. 1t is to be fol-
lowed by a $3.50 dance. The pro-
ceeds of which will also 60 to the
Polio Foundation. The All Clubs
are helping with the advance tic
ket sale.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Beefmen To Hear
Horace DOmigan

Horace Domigan, c. P. A., and
Assistant Professor at Ohio State
University, will be the speaker
at the Madison County Beef Meet
ing next Wednesday, January 13,
at 8 p. NJ, in the basement of
the Court House, according to a
report from the Madison County
Extension Office.
The topic will De income tax
returns, and particularly on how
cattlemen can carry back and
carry forward net operating los
ses from year to year. There will
also be a regular business meet
ing including the election of Of
ficers for the coming year, fol-
lowing the discussion on income
tax.
The present officers are: Aus
tin Harbage, Chairman; Gwynne
Burr, Vice Chairman; john Saw
yer, Secretary; Marion Moa s,
State Director.
The Nominating Committee ap-
pointed to make nominees for
President, Vice President and Sec
retary are as follows: II. w. Rog-
ers, Chairman; Russell Dorm; and
Joe Hook.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Polio Chairman
Named As 1854
Drive Starts

Mrs. c. o. Thompson, chair
man for Madison County Chapter
of the Foundation for Fight A
gainst Infantile Paralysis, is this
week completing her plans for
the countrywide organization for
the 1854 campaign, having eff
ciently served in that capacity for
20 years.
Community chairmen named by
Mrs. Thompson to carry on"
with hope that 1854 will bring
in the biggest receipts in history
of the work, are: London, Mrs. r.
N. Ardrey, Plain City--W. c. YOU
mans, w. E. Mercer and Mrs. ].
H. Rihl, Mt. Sterling Supt.
Stephen Lewis and Mrs. G. F.
Lightle; Sedalia--Leroy Peck and
Norma Jean Davey; West Jeffer-
son--Supt. Dale Porter and Mrs.
Raymon Deacon; South Solon--
Supt. Robert Trehearne and Mrs.
c. G. Rowand; Monroe Township
Mrs. Bernard Conway and Mrs.
John Sanford; Pike Township
Mrs. Paul Overturf; Fairfie e d
Township = Miss Florence Ben
iamin and Mrs. Orville Cummins.
Somerford Township - Commun-
ity Club, Mrs. Leslie Upp; Deer
creek TownShip--Miss Mary Con-
nor, Mrs. George Jones, Mrs.
Mark Taylor, Mrs. Otto Seedle
and Mrs. Ivan Miller; GilliVan
Church Community - Mrs. ASH H.
Bidwell; Canaan Township--Mrs.
ASH H. Bidwell; Paint Township
- Mrs. Max Dunkle and Mrs.
Hartford Turvy; Oak Run Town
ship-Mrs. Paul Madden, Mrs. Will
bur Foreman, Bryan Wilson. Un-
ion Township-Mrs. Rodney Ply
nell, Mrs. Sam Johnson, Mrs. G.
P. Roberts, Mrs. Raymond Snyder;
Madison Local School - Supt
Ralph McCambridge; London
Schools-Supt. ]. J. Hartley and
Miss Mildred Howsmon; State
Theatre-Tri-L Organization, Con
ME Gallagher, president.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
ErceII Miller
Better Following
Serious Illness

Word from Mrs. Charles CheseI-
dine, GOA Trenton Way, Burlin-
game, California, this week, stated
that Miss Erceu Miller who resid-
es with her at that address had re-
turned home and is recovering af-
ter a serious eye operation, at
Mills Hospital, San Mateo, Calf,
December 16.
Friends back here, where the
Cheseldine family resided for
many years, will also be interested
in word from Mrs. Cheseldine's ell
der son, Col. Raymond NJ. Chesel-
dine, who resides at 815 Casa
Blanca Drive, Fullerton, Calf. In
a note to London friends during
the holidays, "Ches" sent his
greetings to friends back home,
stating that ne has improved and
has discarded his wheel chair at
last"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
City Council In
First Session At
City Hall Jan. IA

The 1954-1955 City Council
opened its first meeting at City
Hall Thursday evening with all
members in attendance. Council
president, Harold Sparling, opened
the meeting and a number of top
les were discussed. Members OF the
budget committee met following
the regular meeting to make ap-
preparations for the coming year
and it was brought out that the
city is in good shape financially al
though the report is being held up
until the state examiner has look
ed the matter over.
Among other things, the council
discussed the feasibility of a sew
er tax here. It has been generally
conceded that a sewer tax will be
necessary in the future and ways
and means of arriving at satisfac-
tory rates is now under discus
sion.
Also, it was brought out that
certain industrial concerns here
have been dumping industrial
waste matter in city sewers which
have seriously impaired the opera
ton of the disposal system. The
council is considering some means
to prevent such reoccurrance mas
much as the dumping of industrial
waste either slows or completely
stops the chemical processes of the
disposal plant.
Councilmen in attendance were:
Sam LandeS, Charles Richmond,
Douglas Davis, Edgar Dixon, B. V.
Chesbrough, William Robson and
Paul Alexander.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Judge Bell Candidate For
Ohio Supreme Court Seat
BIoodmobiIe Here
Next tuesday $50
Donors Needed

The BloOdmobile Unit will pay
its next visit to Madison County,
homo to more than reach the quota
ar 1z0 do,ors accordirg IN Indoe
0Ta,,rico I Rna+bard blood Donor
chairman for Madison County Red
C,.oee
The unit will be at the Congre-
decentralization Church in South
SOlOn from 10 am. to four pm.
with Mt. Sterling and Sedalia com
nuOitipC Joining with South Scion.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
THE WAR THAT
NEVER ENDS

The Korean War lasted 81
months.
In that time American cas-
ualties in Korea were 142,000.
Of these, about $4,000 were
fatalities.
In the same time in this
country, reports the Lumber
mems Mutual Casualty Com
pany, there were 100000 au-
tomobile casualties. Of these,
about $4,000 were fatalities.
So, in the same period of
time, our War on the highways
brought 80 times the casualties
and almost five times the fa-
talities as did the open war
fare in Korea.
Worst of all, our war here
goes on. There is no armistice.
And no one knows when, II
ever, there will be an end.
CFrom the Mount Vernon, N.
Y, Argus).
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Safe Recovered
After Robbery

The battered safe stolen last
week from the London Appliance
Company here was found by a
trapper near Darbydale, London
police reported. The safe had been
broken open and the contents
missing, it was said.
The daring robbery which took
place within a block of police
headquarters was the most recent
of several such thefts occurring in
and around London in recent
weeks. Many merchants were re-
ported to be banking funds each
day rather than keeping valuables
in store safes.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
March Of Dimes
Dance Saturday

The March of Dimes" benefit
in London, is scheduled for Satur-
day night, January 30, in the Lon
don High School gymnasium. The
dance, an annual affair is being
sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Sorority.
Another of the county parties
for the Fight Against Infantile
Paralysis" will be at Madison Lo-
cal School, Saturday night, Feb
ruary 6. A dance, progressive
games, cake walk, will be included
in the program.
Paul and Eddy's orchestra will
play for the dancino.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Merchants Will
Meet With Public
Affairs Board

London Merchants and the
Board of Public Affairs will hold
a joint meeting at the local Eagles
Hall at 8 pm. next Tuesday eve
ming to discuss the rubbish and
garbage disposal problem. A bet
ter understanding between the two
factions is expected when the en-
tire matter will be discussed dur
ing the meeting. All interested per-
sons are urged to be present to dis
cuss rates and other problems, it
was said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
HAROLD BOWER
RECOVERING

Harold Bower, Mt. Sterling, an
engineer at the State School, West
Broad Street, is recovering in Mt.
Carmel Hospital, following an ac-
cident, last week in which he was
seriously injured.
Mr.. Bower suffered a concus-
sion, fractured rib and many body
bruises when he was struck by a
passing automobile as he was leaV-
inc work in the early morning. He
has been unconscious for part of
the time since the accident.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
London X. OF c.
Will Hold Meet
January 10

London Council knights OF CO.
lumbus, is sponsoring a Commun-
ion Breakfast for members of the
HoIv Name Society, Sunday, jan
uarv 10. at the Chooman Restaur-
ant, following the 8 o'clock Mass
at St. Patrick's Church.
Bernard Schumann is Grand
KNIGHT of the Council and William
Brock is chairman of the program
for the breakfast.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
CPL. CUNNINGHAM
HOME FROM KOREA

Cpl Robert J. Cunningham ar
rived in London, December %, to
spend Christmas and New Years
holidays with his mother, Mrs. Ada
p. Cunningham, and family, near
London
Cpl Cunningham went to Illi-
nOis from London for a few days
where he viii receive his discharge
papers.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08

James F. Bell, 80 year old Judge
of the Court of Common Pleas of
Madison County, today announced
his candidacy at the May primar-
les for the Democratic nomination
for the Supreme Court OF Ohio, for
the full term commencing January
1, 1865.
Judge Bell, who is a native Of
London, was appointed to the
Common Pleas Bench in 1947 by
Governor Lausche to succeed his
father, the late Judge James F.
Bell, Sr. He has since been elected
twice, both times without opposi-
ton.
Judge Bell was graduated from
London High School, DePaw Uni
versity and Ohio State University
Law School and practiced law in
London for several years before
being appointed to the Bench. He
served as a Special Agent of the
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
for four years during the war.
At the present time he is Gov
ernor of District 231 of Rotary In
ternational and Vice-President of
the Ohio Conference of Tubercu-
losis Workers. He is a former
member of the Board of Education
of London and a Past President of
the London Rotary Club and the
London Junior Chamber of Com
merco. He is an Elder and Sunday
School teacher in the First Pres
byterian Church of London, and a
member Of Sigma Chi and Phi
Delta Phi Fraternities.
Judge Bell is married, has two
children, and lives at 81 Richmond
Avenue, London, Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Farm Bureau Back
OF AxIe-MiIe Tax

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Farm
Bureau Federation today announc-
ed its solid support behind the
states public officials determined
to enforce the axle-mile tax.
In its monthly meeting, the
Federation's board specifically
commended Governor Lausche,
House Speaker, William SaXbe,
and the Ohio Reciprocity Board
for resisting strong pressures
from the trucking interests"
Spokesman for the farm group
was President Everett F. Ritten-
our, Piketon, who said: "Buckling
under the truckers demands of
reciprocity for out-of-state truck
ers would most certainly result
in wrecking the law and would
deprive Ohio citizens of badly
needed funds to improve an d
maintain our highways. In addi-
ton, such a move would dis
criminate against truckers within
our borders, many of whom are
earnestly abiding by our aXle-mile
law"
Rittenour observed that Ohio
citizens are already shOuldering
their share in raising increased
revenue by paying an extra cent
in gas taxes and that the truck
ers should be willing Ito hold up
their end Of burden" through COM
pliance with the third structure" +"
mileage tax.
The farm leader said: "T h e
aXle-mile tax is a fair law and
should be administered fairly
This can be done only by treat
ing all truckers within state
and out-of-state equitably."
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
NJ r s. LITTLER
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. James r. Littler, Monroe
township, deputy in the office of
the Madison County Clerk, enter
ed Mt. Carmel Hospital this week
for observation and treatment.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
KANSAS CITY

Judge James F. Bell, vice presi-
dent of the Ohio Conference of Tu-
berculosis Workers, has been in
Kansas City for a few days assist
ing with setting up the program
for the Mississippi Valley Tuber-
culosis Conference in October.
Enroute home, Judge Bell, who
is Governor of Rotary District 231,
will stop in Chicago to visit the
offices of Rotary International.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
FORREST LANNON
IN HOSPITAL

Forrest Lannon, II South Mad
ison Road, is recovering after an
emergency operation at Mt. Car
mel Hospital. His room number is
$40.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
MISS WlLDMAN
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Miss Blanche Wildman is re-
covering at her home on East First
Street, following an operation at
Mt. Carmel Hospital two weeks
ago.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
Mrs. May Canton
Dies At Age IS

Funeral services for Mrs. May
Canton, IS, of 1862 Dryden Road,
Columbus, former London resi-
dent, who died Sunday in Mt. Car
mel Hospital were in Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, Columbus, Thurs
day. Interment was in st. Pat
rick's Cemetery, London.
A widow of Pearl Canton, for
many years a resident of London,
Mrs. Canton is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Raymond Durham
of Chicago and Mrs. John R. Brin-
gardner, Newark; four brothers,
John and Clint Hayman of Lon
don, Abe Hayman of Mt. Sterling
and Guy of Columbus; two sisters,
Mrs. Dorrell Jacques of Columbus
and Mrs. Lloyd Bragg of Spring
field and seven grandchildren.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
SON ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Thiel, Lon
don, announce the birth Of a son,
Monday, January 4, at University
Hospital.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08

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2222
Can you pass a sign which
says wet paint" without test
ing with a finger? Do you buy
new shoe laces before the old
ones break? Clean out your
attic without reading all the
old newspapers and maga-
zines? Pass a place where
they are putting up a building
without stopping to watch?
Do you refrain from talking
about your operation when a
friend speaks of his? Renew
your subscription before it
runs out? Can you eat just
one peanut? Turn off the tele-
vision in the middle of the
late, late, late show?
If you can answer any of
these questions with a yes
then somebody is a goll-durn-
ed liar!
BoNERS
News item in an IndianapO-
lis paper says: William Gard
ner took his wife deer hunt
ing with bow and arrow. She
was just a beginner, but she
bagged a buick at so feet"
A California paper stated,
Miss Rogers was winking for
the third time when the life
guard seized her and dragged
her ashore"
A Cincinnati radio announc-
er said the other day, on his
weather forecast, Thursday
will be cloud and coldyI
sUDN THoT
1t appears that many fam
Gus family trees were started
by grating.
CORRECT
English teacher asked the
rather thick-skulled student,
Name two pronouns. Old
thick head rose and with a
dubious look on his puss said,
Who? Me?"
BOOZE
Frowsy woman stopped off
at a neighborhood bar. She
announced, II lost mother to-
day." Several of the regulars
volunteered free drinks which
the blowsy blonde drank with
gusto.
And what did your mother
die Off" asked one of the bene-
factors.
law. she amt dead" said
the female bar fly, Il lost her
at another bar down the
street,"
AuMN!
Best way we've heard of to
double your money is to fold
it carefully and put it back IN
your pocket.
KID STUFF
Father was complaining to
his son about the girl the boy
was going out with, Dad in
sisted that the boy be little
more particular about his FEM
inine companionship.
Boy stopped the old man
with this rejoinder-"Sorry,
dad, but she's the best girl /
can get with the car we've
got!"
PEST
There always seems to be
some pest around when ad-
versity strikes who will ask
the obvious question. If you
fall down a flight of stairs,
some guy will rush up and ask
Are you hurt?"
We heard a story about
fellow who was busily shovel
ing his car out of the mire
when some twerp strolled up
to him and asked, Stuck in
the mud?"
Fellow breezily replied,
Nope. My engine just died
and I'm just digging it
grave!
FLOCK
Couple of buddies went duck
hunting and each was equip
ped with a thermos. One had
coffee in his and the other had
his filled with Old Typesetter.
Zone slug and you're through
for the day..
Bye-um-bye, a lone duck
flew over and the coffee
drinker missed him entirely
but the guzzler raised his gun
and brought the duck down
with a beautiful wing shot.
my that was good shoot
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-01-08
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Don Heston, SO
Park Street, announce the birth
of a daughter, Lydia Dianne, at
Doctors Hospital, Saturday, jan
uary 2.
The Nome nugget., 1954-11-22

Entered as second class matter October IA. 1943 a postoffice at Nome, Alaska. under Act of March