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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Donald |. Watson
Dies In Hospital

Donald L. Watson, age ii,
London RID. No. 3, a master
sergeant with the 556th AAF
Base Unit, died Saturday in
White Cross Hospital, following
an operation there six weeks
ago.
A World War II veteran, he
had the following decorations
for his service: American De-
fense Ribbon, American Theatre
Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon
with three Bronze Stars, Good
Conduct Medal, Air Medal and
Distinguished Unit Medal
Surviving are his wife, Olive;
two daughters, Lynne and Eliza
beth Marie Watson, at home;
two brothers, Norman and John
Watson, both London; a STEP
brother, Burnis Neff
Funeral services at the resi-
dence, near Nelson Corners
Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock, the
Reverend Robert Meredith, Off
ciating minister. Interment in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West
Jefferson by RAIDER Funeral
Service.
Friends may call at the resi-
dence,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
HOLIDAY DEATH TOLL
STATISTICS RELEASED

A release of holiday death
toll statistics from the Ohio
Highway Patrol headquarters,
teaches an excellent lesson in
safety precautions, according to
Corporal P. j. Peterson, of the
local Highway Patrol group.
In studying the figures for
Memorial Day and similar
long week end holidays, the
patrolman stated he noticed
quite a decrease in deaths on
those days, in comparison with
following week ends.
1T just goes to show" Cor
poral Peterson stated, that the
constant warnings issued on all
sides to drive carefully on holi-
days, pays off. If it pays off
then, surely it behooves drivers
to observe the same care at
other times" he stated.
The figures on which Patrol
man Peterson based his state
ments are given in the records
released from the State Head
quarters, which he checked
carefully, are given below.
On Memorial Week end in
1853, there were "a killed over
the state. This year there were
but 18. In the week following
Memorial week end in 1858,
there were only 20 death re-
ports and the week following
that there were %.
For the July A, 1853 week
end, covering the same period
of time, there were Is killed.
In the week following that, q
traffic deaths were reported
and the week following that
there were %.
Over Labor Day Week end,
1853, also a long week end"
there were 28 traffic deaths on
Labor day. The week following
there were "a and the week
after that, 81 traffic deaths.
Watch those Figures" the
patrolman suggested and re-
member, 1T always pays to be
careful. The life you save may
be your own"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
New Presbyterian
Church Ceremony
Dedication June 6

THE Festival of Service of Dedi-
cation" for the Midway Pres
byterian Church at Sedalia, began
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning,
June 6. by Assembling at the
Church Doors" of a capacity
crowd with the Rev. Robert Wal
Ter, pastor of the Church, starting
the ceremony.
Presentation of the Keys" to
the handsome colonial edifice, was
made by Alfred Moore and "Ac-
ceptance of the Keys was
by Reynold Slaughter, who also
officiated at THE Unlocking of
the Church Doors" During the
morning service, Communion was
administered from a handsome
service that was presented to the
Church by the family of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith, in their
memory. Sermon was by the Rev.
w. C. Peterson, with a solo by
Brenda Dorm.
At the impressive dedicatory
service in the afternoon, before
the Presentation of the Building"
by Elder George Dorm, for its dedi-
cation for use by the congregation,
there were greetings from Nat
ional Missions" by Rev. Andrew
Blackwood, Jr., of Northminster
Presbyterian Church, Columbus;
from the "Presbytery of Colum-
bus" by the Rev. Ivan L. Wilkins,
General Presbyter of Columbus
and GAINESVILLE Presbyteries: Gre
etings," Rev. A. w. Wright, Stated
Clerk of Columbus Presbytery;
from 1.-The Synod of Ohio" by
Rev. Edward S. Hendrickson,
Cleveland, Stated Clerk of the
Synod of Ohio and a former pas
tor of the Church.
Music for the ceremony was by
Mrs. Kenneth Dorm, and members
of ne Junior and Senior Choirs
of the Church. Call to worship
and benediction was given by Rev
William c. Peterson and the Scrip
ture by Rev. Robert L. Waller
The sermon was by Rev. Keith
Coming of Brookwood Presbyter-
ian Church, Columbus.
Continued on page tWo)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Ohio Wesleyan
Graduates Two
London Students

DELAWARE, OHIO, - The
Class of 1854, numbering 353 men
and women, was graduated Mon
day morning in Ohio Wesleyan
University's 10th commencement
exercises.
DR.. Harlan II. Hatcher, presi-
dent of the University of Michigan,
delivered the commencement add
reSS.
At the baccaIaureate services
Sunday morning the sgraduates
heard Bishop Gerald F. Ensley of
the Iowa Area of the Methodist
Church, 1927 graduate of the
college.
Two London students were list
ed in the graduating class. They
are.
Mary Ann Drury, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs II. F. Drury of 122
Logan Ave, London. Miss Drury
has been a member of the YWCA,
the Young Republican Club and
the Century Club. She will gradu-
ate with a major in elementary
education and is a member of AL
pha Delta Pi sorority.
Ronnie Kulp, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alan Kulp of SO Z. Fifth St,
London. He has been a member of
the football, basketball and golf
teams. He is a member of the W.
Clan, athletic honorary. He will
graduate with a major in busi-
ness administration and is a mem
Der of Phi Gamma Delta frater-
nifty.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08

According to DR. Clyde VII
liams, president and director of
the research center, the acreage
IS needed because of newly devel.
oped opportunity for Battelle to
engage in more Iarge-scala expert
Irer tai projects in engineering AMI
agricultural fields. The property
Will serve those special needs and
in no way affects the expansion
Tl"gran in the presen, King Ave-
nue. location IA Columbus.
The Institute currently is con-
structing its eighth major labora-
tory building at the King Avenue
location. Portions of its current ag-
ricultural research are conducted
on six-acre site on Kenny Road
south of Lane Avenue. A green
house laboratory and experimental
farm plot also are located there.
Battelle has conducted an al
most continuous expansion pro-
gram since 1885. Indicative of the
research center's growth is its in
crease in personnel. The present
Columbus staff of 2150 is more
than double that employed at the
close of World War II. It's dollar
volume of research was S13, ,5O0,-
900 in 1853.
The law firm of Wright, Harlor,
Purpus, Morris, and Arnold repre-
sented Battelle in the transaction,
while the seller was represented
by Marden Long.
There are no immediate plans
for the erection of major buildings
on the new site. However, con-
Struction of a small laboratory
building and a service building
will begin shortly, it was said.
Battelle Memorial Institute has
received wide acclaim in the field
of research and is looked upon
with great favor in this and other
communities both for its leader
ship and its position in the engine
ering field. Too, the type of per-
sonnel of which it boasts is most
desirable to any community and
especially here.
The West Jefferson project will
be used primarily for agricultural
research and should prove to be
a valuable asset to this community
and Ohio as a whole.
DAUGHTER ARRIVES
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Green of
Mt. Sterling, announce the birth
of a daughter, Wednesday, June
2, at Doctors Hospital.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Mt. Sterling Boy
Wins Scholarship

Jimmy Nicholson. son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. j Nicholson of Mt.
Sterling has been awarded a $50
scholarship to Ohio State Univer-
sity.
Young Nicholson. a straight "A"
student at Mt Sterling High
School. also received three var
sity football letters and was man.
ager of the basketball team for
three years during his high school
career.
He plans to enter Ohio State
University this fall to start on a
coures he hopes will culminate in
an engineering degree.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Sales Tax Total
May Exceed 1858

With only five weeks remaining
in the fiscal year, indications are
that total sales tax collection will
exceed last years peak collections
of S188, TAI, ,801, based upon cur
rent trends.
Receipts for the week ending
Nav % amounted to So, l9l, ,OO5,
which was a drop of only S46,5O7
from the collections of $3,237, ,512
for the corresponding week of last
year, according to State Treasur-
er Roger w. Tracy.
Despite the downward dip of the
past four and one-half months, col
lections this year are still running
considerably ahead for the same
period of last year, Tracy said.
Since last July l, total receipts
are $17o,411,671. This is $6,174,-
500 ahead of collections of 1884,
237, ,168 for the identical period of
last year.
The automotive classification
continues to be a contributing fac
tor to the lag in collections, the
report disclosed. The classification
accounted for S28.688 or 61.6 per
cent, of the total drop of $46,507
in the weeks receipts.
Substantial gains were made in
both the building and miscella-
neous classifications, and moder-
ate gains were seen in apparel and
general department store collect
ions. Furniture and chain stores
sustained losses while food re-
ceipts fell off moderately
Madison County receipts for
the week ending May % were S.
382 30 as compared with $4, 1929
for a like period in 1853.
Total collections here from July
/, 1853 to date were $304, 191 .09
as compared with $258, 130.51 for
the previous period from July 1,
1852 to July /, 1853.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08

Two Critical As
Car Hits Truck

A mother and daughter were
critically injured and 20O0 gallons
of gasoline were spilled to the
road in an accident on Rt. AZ,
three miles north of London, Sat-
urday afternoon.
In critical condition at Mt. Car
mel Hospital were Betty Lou
Lytle, 26, and her mother, Mrs.
Mary Lytle, So, both of London.
State Highway Patrolman
Ralph Sanders said Betty Lytle
was driving north on Rt. AZ be-
hind a gasoline tank truck driven
by Roger D. Wilson, Is, of Lon
don, about lbs p. m.
Sanders said the truck stopped
to make left turn and the Lytle
auto slammed into the rear of the
tank.
The two women were hurled
part way through the windshield
of their badly damaged auto.
Betty Lytle suffered fractures
of the skull and jaw, a possible
fractured left leg, severe internal
injuries and face cuts.
Mary Lytle suffered fractures
of the skull, left shoulder and
right ankle, possible internal in
juries and severe face cuts.
Sanders said valves at the rear
of the tank truck were ripped off
in the collision and the 1000 gal
Ions of gasoline started to spill to
the highway. The load could not
be saved and the truck pulled to
the side of the road, where the
London fire department stood by
while the last of the gasoline
poured out.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
BELL TO HEAD
T-6 WORKERS

Judge James F. Bell was elected
president of the Ohio Conference
of tuberculosis Workers. last
Thursday at the annual meeting of
the Ohio tuberculosis and Health
Association in Columbus.
Judge Bell has been vice presi-
dent of the "T.B. Workers group
for the last two years.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Street Auction
Here Saturday

A number of London business
houses are participating in n
street auction" on London streets
next Saturday, June ,12 Many and
varied items will be offered at
the auction which will move along
the streets to each location. offer
ing items in the sale.
The Merchants Association will
pay for any parking tickets re-
ceived during the time of the Auc-
ton. Motorists who receive tickets
are to turn them in to the partici-
pating merchants.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
AUBURN GOODYEAR
IN HOSPITAL

Auburn Goodyear, Willis Ave-,
is a patient in Mt. Carmel Hos
pital. For the present Mr.. Good
year is not allowed to have
visitors.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
NJ RS. GALLOWAY
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Addison Galloway, Lafay-
.ette has entered Mt. Carmel Hos
pital for observation and treat
ment. Her room number Is 944.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
R. |. Cornelius Is
Dead At Age 66

Funeral services for Ralph Les
lie Cornelius, &c, a former resi-
dent of London, who died at St.
Anthony's Hospital, Columbus
Saturday, after a two years i'll
ness, We're at the Schoedinger
Funeral Home, Columbus, Mon
day afternoon. The Rev. Ray
mond D. Keorns was officiating
minister. Interment was in Green
Lawn Cemetery by Lukens Funer-
al Service, London.
An employee of the Columbus
and Southern Electric Company
for 35 years, Mr.. Cornelius was
a member of the Neil Avenue
Methodist Church and the K of p.
Lodge, both of Columbus.
Surviving are two daughters,
Jane Luella Cornelius and Ida
Mae Cornelius, both at home and
one sister, Mrs. Charles Mote of
Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
i OUR
"a Town
EAcT


the Holy Bible :. any edition
will aid you in studying for
your finals!
SPEED
Usually the hot-rod opera
tor who speeds through a
school crossing is the same
dim wit who had such hard
time getting a diploma.
VIEWPOINT Y
1t is evident that the people
in this country are becoming
tired of supporting the gov
ernment in the manner OF
which they have become dis
gusted.
PRACTICAL
The best reason we can
think of for turning the other
cheek is to keep from getting
hit on the jaw.
DESCRIPTIVE
We'd like to choke the guy
who said that ''Moby Dick"
is a whale of movie!
FANTASY
When you're feeling blue
and down in the mouth, just
write out a check for any
amount in excess of a million
dollars and light cigarette
with it. we don't know why
but it always makes US feel
better.
SURGERY
Medical science will never
be really successful until the
doctors learn to put as much
back in as they take out.
COMPARISON
We don't know which is
worse - red herring or
red nearing.
OVERHEARD
Friend of ours swears that
ne heard this the other day
IT thought he was judge un-
til he married her!"
T32?
Wonder wha a fellow
thinks about who has just
married an acquitted murder
ess?
PoME
Blessing on thee, little man,
Barefoot boy with cheek of
tan,
Trudging down a dusty lane
With no thought of future
pain;
You're our one and only bet
To absorb the national debt.
Little man, with cares so few,
We've a lot of faith in you;
Have your fun now while you
can,
You may be barefoot mani!
AuMMN!
On the links the other day
one golfer made this state
ment with reference to an
other: His lack of genuine
ability is only exceeded by his
Unborn conceit."
ADVICE
And girls! Never try to re-
form the boyfriend. You may
succeed and he may find a
better girl than you.
PUPPY LOVE
He: Darling, let's approach
this matter dispassionately." !"
She: IF you're going to
bring sex into this, I'm leav-
ing"
WELT
In Japan all speeches are
made before dinner - clever
these Orientals - very clever.
BUYING
Lady walked into a local
grocery and asked the clerk
to pick out the toughest chick
en- he could find. He did and
proffered them to the lady.
Lady then said, Nov give me
one of those which are left"
LIVING
The worst kind of liar is
the man who really doesn't
lie at all. He just never de-
nies what he knows to be
untrue
SPEED
Small town fire company
was busy fighting fire when
a man came up and explain
ed that his house was also on
fire. Fire Chief told him :
well, you'll just have to
keep her goin' until we get
this one out!
PROBLEM
Kid asked his pop, Daddy,
what is the solution to this
race problem?"
Dad pondered and replied,
Just pick the winners, my
boy. Pick the winners"
LAST WORD
That the good die young is
proven by the epitaphs on
tombstones.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
REVEREND I'M BRlES
HAVE DAUGHTER

Reverend and Mrs. Greer S.
Imbrie of Bowling Green, announ-
ce the birth of daughter, Charity
Jane, at Toledo Hospital, Satur-
day, May %.
Reverend Imbrie is former pas
tor of London Presbyterian
Church.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
Leggett Succeeds
Hollingsworth

Hugh L. Leggett, 81, has been
appointed superintendent of the
State Bureau of Criminal Identifi-
cation at the London Prison Farm
according to Welfare Director,
Henry ]. Robinson. Leggett will
succeed L. A. Hollingsworth, who
is retiring.
Hollingsworth joined the Bur-
eau in 1882 and was made assist
ant superintendent in 1886. He
was named to head the Bureau in
1850.
Leggett, recognized as an expert
on handwriting and documents, is
graduate of East High School.
He attended Ohio State Univer-
sity and received a law degree
from Cumberland University in
Tennessee
He spent 10 years with the
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
before becoming a supervising
member of the State Bureau of
Criminal Identification and In
vestigation In 1850 He lives at
1886 Cleveland Ave-, Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
KIRBY HEADS LOCAL
BAR ASSOCIATION

The Madison County Bar AS
sociation at the June meeting,
elected Gilbert Kirby, Plain City
attorney, head of the organization.
Wallace " Nichols was chosen
vice president and Charles d.
Richmond, secretary-treasurer.
Gerald Baynes is retiring presi-
dent of the Association.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
THIS
NEWSPAPER

Believes established
Ioccl merchants hove
70 protect their Repu-
fufions Th0f's your
b e So guarantee OF
Vulue.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-06-08
DAUGHTER ARRIVES

DNO0F N Z n NHHTNE0
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Green of
Mt. Sterling, announce the birth
of daughter, Wednesday, June
2, at Doctors Hospital.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13
TO PRESENT CHILDREN'S
THEATRE

All Baba and thr Forty
Thevcs Will be presented b>
the Children Theatre Group ST.
Mercy COLLEGE Nov - and %
starting at > pm.
Chlldrcns Theatre IS nc'
program started by the speech
and drama department at Mercy
this year tor children ranging M
age from SIX 10 l3
ApproNimalcly 80 are enrolled
IN the course All Wll participate
IN the All Bahia production ac-
cnidng 10 SISTER Nam Marguc-
rite RSM. head OF the schools
drama department
The play VIII b, under Tho
co direction Of Miss Ban hara
Brlcu. 456 " Goldcngate. .,and
Miss Louise Rasak l8974 MuffR~
Hi. Mrs Donaiha Mainauih.
l0645 West Chicago Blvd, Viii
handle the chotcugiapny
students enrolled in the The.
atre school meet for classes AZ
the college three Times weekly.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13
WOMEN'S AND MEMS
CLEE CLUBS PRESENT
FALL CONCERT, NOV. 10

The Women's and Mems
Glee Clubs at Wayne Uni
vrsity will combine TO pre-
sent their annual fall con
ccrts at S:l5 pm. Friday,
November 10. in the large
auditorium Of the Detroit
Institute of Arts.
Directing t he 50-voice
Mems Glee Club will he
Harry Langsford. assistant
professor Of music. Malcolm
Johns, also of the music
staff is director of the
Womens Glee Club. The
two groups will appear in
separate concerts and then
will combine over 100 voices
to present the finale, You'll
Never Walk Alone from
Richard Rodgers Carou-
sci
Attired in specially de-
signed dresses, the Women's
Glee Club will sing five Sc
lectlons from Benjamin Brit
tens Ceremony of Carols.
Sandra Shields. soprano, 1913
Parkdale. Royal Oak, will
solo in "Balulalow"
The second part of the
program for both the wom-
en- and men will consist of
lighter numbers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13
WAYNE u. SOPHOMORE
PRESlDES AT ANNUAL
MU GOVERNORS BALL

kathy Hyatt, 1894 Turn
er, a Wayne University
sophomore, will preside as
Governors Lady at the ira
ditlonal Governors Ball
sponsored by the Board Of
Governors of Mackenzie
Union, campus mems group.
The Ball will be held at
$3.50 pm. Saturday, Nov.
20. in the Arabian Room of
the fuller Hotel.
Dave Lippert, 1908 Elan
ders, president of MI, will
present Miss Hyatt with
flowers and the MU pendant
during intermission cere-
monies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13

PLAN NOW to attend The
Detroit Tribuns's Second An
nual Fall Fashion Review. Fri
day. Nov. IL.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13
CONTINUED From Page 81

Bethel A. Nj. E. Inc Holy
Commentator" was the theme of
Rev. James Aiken. presiding ell
der
Hartford Ave.-Rev. McKin-
ney of Cleveland. Ohio, was
guest speaker.
CLUBS
Enamel lewelry made IT cop
per is the project that the Social
InfoimerS are enthusiastically m
terested in for the club season.
Mrs. Myrtle Rose was the gra-
ciouS hostess Monday TO the club
and others members present were
Mesdames Lois Merriweather,
Marguerite Cotman. Myrtle Rose,
Mabel Lowry, Marie Mildren.
Florence Horn. Dorothy Duncomb.
Mildred Green. Ruth Crosby and
L. Harrison.
Mrs. Alberta McFall was host
ess TO the Peter Pan Club Wed
nesday evening and a delightful
dinner was served after which
amusemenis we're INDUCED m
much to the delight of the mem
bers
The Detroit Study Club held
its regular meeting al the
YWCA Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Roscoe as hostess. Many
members were present.
The Neighborhood Club Of the
90 and $500 block OF 28ih Street
met Tuesday evening al the home
OF Mrs. Percy Scales. A full
agenda was quickly cleared by
President Carson.
Well. the Jolly Csnasta's al
WAYS enjoy their club meeting,
which was held Thursday with
the popular hostess. Mrs. BernIte
Cook. A MONDAY dinner was
served and canaSta became the
leading topic.
Miss Louise Carr Will hostess
the Current Topic Study Club
Tuesday with the vice-chairman'
Mrs. Dorothy Duncomb, presld-
ing The president, Mrs. Harriet
Wesley is in Tuskegee.
Mrs. Margaret causeY was
hostess TO the Pinochle Club
Saturday afternoon serving
delicious turkey dinner. Mem
bers present were Mssdamss L.
Reid. T. Hancock. b. Cook. h.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-11-13

Siais-grown dry onions and
potatoes represent two of the
many excellent values still 10
be found at the Detroit Farm
ers' Markets these days. Re
ceipfs are liberal.
Increasing receipts OF dressed
pork is expected as the new pig
crop moves into our packing
plants and comes out To the re-
tail stores as pork loins, hams,
bacon and the many other good
pork products that meat packers
process
Local packers agree that most
any item in the pork line is an
excellent value al this time
Wholesale quotations show only
fractional changes.
Fresh pork loins. Boston butts.
spare-ribs. fresh shoulders and
smoked "pienics" should be at
tracfivelY priced for budget
conscious housewives. Sliced
bacon and bulk pork sausage
also should represent excellent
buys" at present prices.
Some local packers say that
light receipts OF prime and choice
graded grain fed cattle have
helped To increase wholesale
prices about &c per pound The
supply situation should improve
soon. however,
Lower graded beef is in plen-
tful supply and wholesale quo
tailons have advanced only
slightly Wee k-end shoppers
should find that pot or chuck
roaSts. short ribs and Stewing
beef are still featured at many
retail meat counters.