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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Methodist Church Organizes
District Fellowship Council

Sixty-six people from Metho-
dist Churches in this section of
the Springfield District met last
Thursday evening in the Monroe
School Auditorium to organize a
Group Ministry Plan. The
Churches represented inclu d e
Unionville Center, Milford Gen.
istry Plans in the United States.
This is the first one to be organ
lied in the Methodist Church in
Ohio. The project is being spon-
sored by the Methodist Union, of
the Springfield District, which
h S chosen the Rev. D. Merle
Hill, as the ministerial chairman.
The next meeting of the Fel-
lowship Council will be Sept. %,
8 pm. in the Plumwood Metho-
dist Church.
The G me will be played ct
McBurg at 800 pm, and a good
turnout is expected. West Jeffer-
son plays its first home game
with billiards next Friday. Even
Dryden is assistant coach.
The Group Ministry Plans for
Churches is a way in which a
group of churches work together
on the things they can do b e t
together and separately on the
things they can do best oy them
selves. 1t is a voluntary means
of Church Cooperation within
the Group Ministery Project.
There are forty such Group Min
ter, Irwin, Plain City, West Jeff
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Brown Releases
Voting Booklet

Secretary of State Ted w.
Brown today released the third in
a series of Guide" publications
designed to acquaint both the
voters and the officials who man"
Ohio's more than 11,O00 polls with
election laws and procedures gov
erning voting at the General Elec-
ton, November 2.
The latest is an 8-page easy-to
read Precinct Officials Guide,
which Brown is furnishing to
Boards of Elections to be given to
the men and women who will
serve as precinct officials. Earlier
publications published by Ohio's
chief election official were a Can
didates Guide and Voters
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17

Guide, both of which have been of
inestimable value in election adj
m in tion. Voters Guides,
Brown said, are generally in de-
mand not only by individuals but
many organizations have made re-
quests to his office and to the
Boards of Elections for a supply
for distribution. These requests,
he said, will be met as long as the
limited supply lasts
The Precinct Officials Guide
sets forth, step by step. the duties
of such officials throughout elect
ion day and contains a check list
of important items which must re-
ceive attention in opening the polls
on election morning. In a message
to these officials, Brown points
out that precinct officials are the
very heart of an efficient, honest
election system ID Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
London TO Remain
Class B" School

The Glass A or B controversy
seems to h a we been resolved in
favor of the class B enthusiasts
of London High School With re-
quirements for Glass A Schools
et at 115 boys enrolled in the
three upper classes, London has
missed this classification by 4,
having a total enrolment of Ill
boys in these grades.
Mr.. J. Won Kanel principal,
stated enrolment expectancy as
of opening date not met Reasons
for the lack of pupils were given
as movement of families, and the
call of employment to the older
pupils. He further stated t h a t
this situation may remain at Lon
don High for some time, and the
flucuation of pupils may c a US e
the school to Vary from year to
year between Glass A and B.
For the purpose of equal COM
petition in basketball, baseball,
and track tournaments, London
Highs classification as a Class B
school is satisfactory" Won Kanel
said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Care Brings Less
Child Accidents

The start of school each fall
causes attention to center on the
accident hazards that confront
children. Yet, according to Henri
Marc, President, Ohio State Safe
ty Council, youth casualties start
a downward trend as summer
gives way to fall.
There is a noticeable chance in
the types of mishaps involving
children also, direct reflection
of the change of their activities.
Traffic casualties involving youth
increase, while drowning and falls
outdoors diminish considerably.
The major causes of child ac-
cident deaths in 1853 were. Mech
anical Suffocation, Pedestrian In
juries, Burns and Scalds, Collision
of Motor Vahicles, Poisoning TN
the home) and Injury to Pedal Cy-
cliSt.
A study by group of pediatric-
ianS shows the most numerous &C.
cidents were: Falls, contact iniur-
les where the victim struck again.
st come abject, foreign bodies (us-
ually in throat, poisoning, falls
from bickcles, pedestrian injuries,
burns and injuries incurred while
passenger in an auto.
Many of these events are direct
results of the reckless, headIong
ways that youngsters do things.
Going at breakneck pace with
whoop and halloo is characteris-
tic of youth. 1t may not be possible
to get them to walk all the time
But constant effort should be
made to teach youngsters, as
young as 2 years, to stop at the
curb-before stepping into the
street. Continued drilling on this
point will go far to prevent them
from running into the street, in
games, or as they travel to and
from school.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Waterfall Shows
Sharp Increase

Columbus, Ohio - Theq month
ly report from the Ohio Division
of Water indicates that August
was one of the wettest months
so far this year More than normal
rainfall was reported at all but
one index station operated by the
Division.
Youngstown reported the least
amount of rain and Cincinnati the
most. Rainfall was well distribu-
ted during the month, and it was
of considerable benefit to crops.
The Ohio Division of Forestry
reports that the number of forest
fires during August this year was
only fraction of the number dur
ing August 1853. This is an indi-
cation that the amount and dis
tribution of rainfall were adequate
to maintain a high level of moist
ure in the soil and forest litter.
Improvement in stream flow
was slight, however, in spite of the
relatively heavy rainfall. The flow
at the index station on Little Bea-
yer Creek was slightly less than
in August 1858. The flow at the
index gaging station on the Scioto
River was considerably greater
than in August 1853. Flow at both
stations was less than normal for
the month. The report states that
if the precipitation continues to be
above normal, reservoirs should be
filled earlier this year than last.
The normal summer decline in
ground water levels continued
through the month in most index
wells. The net effect of the above
normal rainfall seems to have
been to slightly reduce to rate of
decline in all but two index wells
operated by the Division. Res
ponse to current rainfall in these
two wells was such that water lev
els were higher in August this
year than in either July of this
year or in August of 1853. Per-
haps the greatest benefit of above
normal rainfall to ground water
and surface water reservoirs has
been the reduction in demands by
tho y,ubIip
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Rebekah Lodge
Starting Contest
Mon. Sept. 70

Coral Rebekah Lodge No. 222.
will hold its first meeting of the
faIl' on Monday, September 20 at
8 o'clock in the IO.O.F. Hall.
The meeting scheduled for La
Dor Day was not held due to the
Lodges activities at the annual
Ok Roast.
All members are urged to be
present at Monday nights meet
ing as the Attendance Contest is
quite close. Points will be given
for each m e m ber present, the
two teams being captained by
Mrs. June Sidner and Mrs. My
reda Bidwell.
The chairman for the socia
committee for Monday evening
will be Mrs. Gladys Hockenbery.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
IdIeneSs Rate In
Downward Trend

Although strike idleness in Ohio
leaped drastically in the second
quarter of the year, the idleness
rate continues lower than last
years rate, it was reported by
Industrial Relations Director Mar
garet A. Mahoney.
Man-dayS of idlenesS in the Sec
ond quarter were five times what
they were in the first, but were
nevertheless down az percent from
the second quarter of 1853, figures
of the Department of Industrial
Relations show. Reason for the
jump from the first quarter was
the seasonal rash of strikes in the
construction industry.
The record for the second quar-.
ter was: 107 strikes, 1890 work.
ers involved, and 606,00O man
days lost The time lost amounted
to 100 minutes per employed
worker.
The number of strikes was al
most twice the first quarters but
less than half that in the second
quarter last year. There were five
times the workers involved in the
first quarter, but the number was
one-fourth less than last years Sec
ond quarter record.
There were five strikes in the
second quarter that idled at least
1000 workers each, in contrast to
one such large strike in the first
quarter. These five caused 40 per-
cent of the man-days of idleness
experienced in the quarter.
Three of the strikes were by
construction workers on the Pike
County atomic project. They in
volved up to 1000. $500 and 5000
workers and lasted eight days, one
day, and II days, respectively. In
all II 000 rnan-davS were lost
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
WCTU Meets
Co. Convention
Mt. Sterling

The August meeting of the
West Jefferson WCTU was held
in the parlor of the Methodist
Church with Mrs. Mark Rector,
Mrs. Irene Sidner, Mrs. d ais Y
Sidner and Mrs. Mary Sidner as
Hostesses.
Mrs. Grace Truitt d an in
spring devotional service using
as her t h EN- e Not Where We
Live, But How" She held the at
tention of the group as she. d
h G m to seriously consider that
life must be lived not for the
present time only, but for Eter-
nifty.
This was the last meeting of
the year for the organization.
The Treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Camp
bell reported all dues paid and
all State and National obliga-
tions taken care of.
Ten dollars was contributed for
the Fruit Juice Fund. Juices are
sent to men in the overseas arm
ed services. Response fr ON our
service men prove that this is
greatly appreciated and needed,
especially for the sick, injured,
and convalescing.
Officers, Directors, and Host
esses for the coming year will be
announced at the September
meeting. Delegates will be ap-
pointed for the County Conven-
ton which will be h ED at Mt.
Sterling, September 23rd, at $50
O'clock for the Executive Meet
ing and 1000 o'clock opening of
nVention. Those providing
transportation please contact the
President.
At the close of the meeting the
hOSteSSes invited the members to
the kitchen where well-filled ta-
bles were S t with delicious re-
freShmentS. Everyone expressed
themselves as having a fine time
The September meeting will be
held Tuesday afternoon. Septem-
Der Dist, at the home e of Mrs.
Grace Truitt and Miss Flora
Truitt. Mrs. Braithwaite will pre-
side and Mrs. Truitt will furnish
the program.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Mainly About
People

Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Richeson,
Sr., and her niece, Mrs. Jane
Gessner and daughter, Jane Ann,
were guests of Mrs .Richeson's S
brother, Wade Gillespie and fam
lily in Caldwell Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tarbill
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Engle,
spent last week in Michigan and
Northern Indiana. .n -
Mrs. Irene Thomas, after a
week end visit with her mother,
Mrs. Fern Thomas, returned to
Battle Creek, Mich, where S h e
is consultant for the elementary
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Recob and
Mr.. and Mrs. William SchellhaaS
and family h a We returned from
Lange Lake, Espinola, Canada,
where they have enjoyed two
weeks fishing.
LEM GREGG
IN HOSPITAL
Lem Gregg has entered Mt.
Carmel Hospital for observation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17

erSon, Lafayette, Summerford,
Gillivan, Plumwood, Lilly Chapel,
Big Plain and Georgesville.
The Rev. D. Merle HILL pastor
of the Plain City Methodist
Church, presided at the meeting
in which information was brought
to the people in the form of a
symposium on the subject, "The
Group Ministry" Speakers on
the symposium included, the Rev.
Don Yocum, Westville Methodist
Pastor and Chairman of the
Springfield District Town and
Country Commission, Mrs. Har-
ley Huffman, of Milford Center,
DR.. William L. Steffens, District
Superintendent of the Methodist
Church, and the Rev. Buster
Hammons, Pastor of the Lilly
Chapel Methodist Charge.
Following the symposium, Off
GERS for a Group Ministry Fel-
lowship Council were elected.
Mr.. Everett Ellinger, of West
Jefferson, became the chairman,
Mr.. William Penrose of Union
vile Center. became the vice
chairman, and Miss Barbara
Hockenberry, of Gillivan was
chosen Secretary-treasurer. ~
To close the meeting, DR..
Rooul c. Colkins, of King Avenue
Methodist Church in Columbus
gave an inspirational message
entitled, HE Took 1t Upon Him.
self"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
1000 Buses Used
For Ohio Pupils

During the 1954-55 school year
approximately 1000 school buses
will transport half a million
youngsters to and from school, ac-
cording to DR.. Clyde Hissong,
state director of education.
DR.. Hissong commented on the
fact that few years ago a Al
passenger bus was the most popu-
lar one. Now the SO passenger bus
is most in demand. The State De-
partment of Education has APP
proved a number of 65 passenger
buses. A few transit-type buses
that seat 73 pupils are also in use.
National statistics show that
school buses are safer than any
other form of transportation" said
DIR. Hissong. Last year, in Ohio,
there wasn't a single fatal accident
on a school bus"
w. d. Darling, supervisor of
transportation. has sent each city,
county and exempted village SUI
perintendent a June 1st bulletin
called "Ohio School Bus Regula-
tions" issued by the State Depart
ment of Education, the Depart
ment of Highway Safety and the
Ohio State Highway Patrol. This
bulletin includes all pertinent reg
ulations regarding school bus
operation. The folder will be CIV
en- to each bus driver by the High
way Patrol at the time of the an
nual school bus inspection.
Mr.. Darling said that this year
the Department of Education will
give a great deal of emphasis to
school bus safety patrols. The
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
The sEN!NEElY MADISON COUNTY DENocRAr LONDON OHIO

it may be accidently destroyed or
stolen. If this happens, a hunter
should go back to the license issu-
ing agent where he purchased his
original, and make application
for duplicate license. Upon the
payment of $025, and a license
agents fee of $0.25-a total of
S0.50-the duplicate license will
be issued. The same procedure
must be followed to obtain a du-
plicate fishing license.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
YMCA Director
Addresses First
GradaIe Mee+inq

At the first meeting of Gradale
Sorority at the home of Mrs.
Robert Klise, Secret Sisters were
revealed and new ones were chos-
en-
Speaker at the meeting was Ed
Thomas, adult program director
of the Y.M.C.A.
Mrs. Lilo Jackson, primus of the
sorority announced her commit
tees for the coming year
The next meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. Clyde Johnson,
Thursday evening, September %.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
NAM. Scores Attitude
OF Nation On Schools

Detroit,-A stinging report on
the lackadaisical attitude of the
nation on Our Public Schools and
Their Financial Support" was
issued today by the Education De-
partment of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers.
NAM declared educational fa-
cilities are not keeping pace with
population growth or national IN
come. Serious shortages of teach
ers and claSsrooms exist and "the
situation is getting worse" the re-
port said.
Our schools need more money
what they get isn't enough" the
Association said. I'VE are spend
ing smaller percentage of our in
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Lamb Pool Totals
$50 $3.50 Top

Five hundred and sixty sheep
and lambs sold at the last London
lamb pool at Producers Stock
yards. according to Robert Hunter,
Chairman.
Double blue lambs sold for
$3.50; single blus lambs sold for
$3.50. The next lamb b pool is
scheduled for Tuesday, September
ID. The following sheep commit
tee-members in charge of this
pool: Jack Donahue, Lowell lSny-
der, and Cliff Lippencott. Sheep
and lambs will be received at the
pool from 8 am. to 2 pm.
These pools are sponsored by
the Sheep and Lamb Improvement
Committee.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17

school principal or a designated
teacher will train students in this
work Actually, what it amounts
to is assisting smaller children on
and off the bus and across the
highway at dangerous stops.
I'm other words" said Mr.. Dar-
ling, I'VE want to keep Ohio's
school bus record as safe as it has
been and the school bus patrols
will be a step forward in that di-
rection."
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
WEST JEFFERSON news
Dancing Under The Stars" To
Wind Up Sept. rs Crowd Hoped For

Dancing Under the Stars
which h a attracted enthusiasts
for that entertainment during the
summer on the hard top of the
tennis courts ne ar the school,
will come to a conclusion Satur-
day night, September Is.
This featured summer diver
sion has been sponsored by the
West jefferson Business Mems
Association, as one means of en-
riching its Recreation fund treas
ury.
Charles f. Phillips will call for
Saturday night which is "nuf
sed" according to those who pa
tronize the dances, for a goo d
caller, they say, is most essential.
Come one, come all" say the
committee which has been in
charge of these dances. 1T
means just that much more mon
ey in the kitty for the kiddies'." ."
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Stanley {. Griggs
Attending O.W.U.

DELAWARE, OHIO-Stanley
Evans Griggs, of 100 Mill Street,
is one of more than 300 freshman
men who h ave enrolled at Ohio
Wesleyan University for tn e
1954-55 academic year.
A liberal arts college founded
in 1912, Ohio Wesleyan h as an
annual enrolment of approxima-
tely 2000 students.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Nine Attending
4-H Congress At
0.S.U. This Week

Nine Franklin County All Club
members and advisors are in at
tendance at the Ohio All Gu b
Congress and Advisors Confer
ence this week at Ohio State I'M
iversity
Ann Zimmer, Westerville; Car
olyn Karrer, Dublin; J o a n Tay-
Ior, Orient; Janice Brown, Rome;
Barbara Kunz, Galloway; Rod
ney Willermuth, Canal Winches-
ter; and Forest Doersam, Hamil-
ton Township; were selected as
delegates and sponsored by the
Franklin County Agricultural So
ciety.
Kaye Holder and Patty Karrer
of Dublin won their trip to Ohio
State Fair.
Mrs. Charles Lambach, Lin
worth; Mrs. II E Wellman,
Worthington; Mrs. Harry Halli-
day, Powell; and Paul Rawn,
Brice; are advisors attending the
Advisors Conference as part of
the training program made pos
sible by the Ohio All Founda-
ton.
The program includes discuss
ions. entertainment, tours, a leg
is1ative session, and recreation
and banquets, and is built on the
theme, Working Together for
World Understanding"
This is the 9th Annual oh i o
All Club Congress and attended
by 800 boys and girls from the
SS counties in Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Legal Notices
4 |

PROBATE NOTICE - Approval and
Settlement OF Account. Account and
vouchers OF the following named
person and estate have been filed
in the Probate Court of Madison
County. Ohio for approval and set
tlement: +. f. Cecil Estate number
12.0S5 Docket Page 591.
Unless exceptions are filed there
to. said account will be for hearing
before said Court, on the goth day Of
October. 1854, at which time said
account will be considered and con-
tinued from day to day until fin
ally disposed OF.
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to said account
or to matters pertaining to the pX-
ecution OF the trust, not less than
five days prior to the date set for
hearing. Maurice Z. Beathard, Pro-
bate Judge
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
Duplicate Hunting
License Information

COLUMBUS, OHIO-With the
opening of squirrel season, some
unlucky hunters will be confron-
ted with the problem of finding
a lost hunting license. If not lost,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
West jefferson
At McBurg For
Opening Game

Head Coach Keith Lynn was
hopeful of finding out tomorrow
exactly how his early training
had done for the West Jefferson
eleven this year. MeChanicsburg.
bringing a seasoned tie a m onto
the field, will face a heavier but
less experienced team tn n last
year. Coach Lynn lost 6 senior
backs this year and stated that
be better, the offense must prove
itrnlf -, rnlnrr
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Lena Buskirk Decease
Ruth T. Downs, Orient, Ohio. r. r.
2 has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrative of the
Estate of Lena Buskirll late Of
Madison County. Ohio. deceased.
Dated this Goth day of August
A. ID. 1854 Number 12.218 Docket 6
Page 81 Maurice Il. Beathard Pro-
bate Judge of said County.
SEPT, 10 IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
STATE HIGHWAY PURCHASING
nNNNNHfsnr
Legal Copy No. 54-534
HegulsitlOn No. 1914
Invitation No. 459
WTNET a

invitation No. 459
UNIT PRICE CONTRACT
Sealed proposals will be received
at the State Highway Purchasing
office. Room 90S. Ohio Departments
Building, Columbus. Ohio, until
11:00 A. NJ, Ohio Eastern Standard
Time, Tuesday, September %, 1854.
for improvements in:
PROPOSAL NO.
Madison County, U. S. r. ~. Sec
tion 1l.79 (pt) by applying an AS
phaltic Concrete Surface Course,
Item TBS, Type "C".
as directed by the Division Engineer
in accordance with the State of
Ohio, Department of Highways
Construction and Material Specifi-
cations dated January 1, 1853 and in
accordance with the plans.
% Date set for completion: October
The minimum wage to be paid to
all labor employed on this contract
shall be in accordance with the
Schedule OF Prevailing Hourly
Wage Rates Ascertained and De-
termined by the Department of In
dustrial Relations applicable to
State Highway Department Inn
proVements in accordance with
Sections 4115.03 G7-3). 4115.04
17-D. 4115.05 G7-4a). 4115.06 az
81. and 41l5.07 U7-5a). of the Re
yised Code OF Ohio"
The bidder must submit with his
bid certified check in the amount
of s3S00.00.
Before Issuing a purchase order
contract, the successful bidder will
be required to furnish bond in an
amount equal to one half of the
cost of the work.
Plans and specifications are on
file in the State Highway Purchas-
ing Office Room 90S. Ohio Depart
ments Building. Columbus. Ohio. and
the State Highway Division Office,
Delaware, Ohio.
Bidding forms will be forwarded
upon request.
The Director reserves, the right
TO reject any and all bids.
S. 0. LINZELL,
STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS

Estate of Anthony Frey Deceased
Frank J. Murray, London, Ohio has
been duly appointed and qualified
as Executor of the Estate of An
thony Frey late of Madison County
Ohio deceased.
Dated this 2Sth day of August
4. ID. 1854. Number 1927 Docket {
Page So Maurice T.. Beathard Pro.
bate Judge OF said County.
SEPT 2 10 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
NOTICE OF ApP0INTMENT

Estate of Aldon l.. Bennett De-
ceased Paul G. Bennett, 40 Broad
lawn Avenue. Columbus 4, Ohio has
been duly appointed and qualified
as Executor of the Estate OF Aldon
l.. Bennett late of Madison County,
Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 10th day OF September
AID. 1854 Number 12,2O2 Docket 6
Page so Maurice +. Beathard Pro-
bate Judge of said County.
SEPT. II q OCT
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17

Since 1916. Is percent of tn
fatal accidents d ue to farm ma
chinery operations involved trac-
tors.
at Amt Worth 1t"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-17
St. RaphaeIs Guild
To Meet Sept. Il With
Mrs. Clarence Corbitt

Mrs. Clarence Corbitt, assisted
by Mrs. j hn Hackett, will en-
tertain st. RaphaePs Guild at her
home on the Gregg Road, Tues
day evening, September q at 3
o'clock.