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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Harvey |. ByerIy
Funeral Sunday

Funeral services for Harvey l..
Byerly, SO, who died Friday night
at his home 81 Riley Avenue, fol-
lowing a long illness, were at the
Schlechty-Fichner Funeral Home
Sunday afternoon. Interment was
in Somerford Cemetery.
A retired London business m IN,
Mr.. Byerly was a lifelong resident
of this coinmunity
Surviving are five sons, Clar-
ence, Carl ana Harold, all of Lon
don; Seaborn and Cecil of Me-
chanicsburg; two daughters, Mrs.
Helen King and Mrs. Eloise Coop
er of London and two brothers,
Roy Byerly of Columbus and Ho-
mer Byerly of Mechanicsburg.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
King Files For
Probate Judge

Attorney Joseph S. King has an
nounced that he will oppose Maur-
ice E. Beathard for Probate Judge
of Madison County. King will file
for office as a Republican candi-
date by the filing deadline We'd
nesday.
King, 5O-year-old practicing at
torney, was born in Pike Town.
ship and graduated from the form
er Rosedale school. He attended
Wittenberg College in 1880 and
was graduated from the Cleveland
Law School and entered the prac-
tice of law in 1884. Prior TO re-
ceiving his law degree he taught
school at Lorain, Ohio, for several
wears. He was a former chief dep
uty of the Lorain county probate
court.
In opposing present Probate
Judge Beathard, Mr.. King stated
that he will devote his full time to
probate court duties if elected. His
campaign will mark the first time
that a Republican has run for the
office for a great many years. The
late Judge Harvey B. Edwards ran
unopposed for over IS years and
was succeeded at his death by
Judge Beathard who was appoint
ed to fill out the unexpired term
by Governor Frank ]. LausChe.
Judge Beathard then ran unoppos-
ed for the unexpired term at the
NEXT general election in 1851
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Ted Brown Files
For Reelection

Secretary of State Ted w.
Brown filed his petitions Friday as
a candidate for reelection. Brown
who is a native of Clark County
and is a Republican, filed the max
imum of 5000 signatures from all
of Ohio's 88 counties.
Secretary of State Brown was
County Recorder of Clark County,
served in an executive post in the
state government, and later be-
came a trade association executive
in Columbus. Prior to his becoming
Secretary of State in 1851, he was
the owner of a small business in
Columbus. He is married and has
three children.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Jefferson zoning
Group Organizes

At a meeting called by Madison
County Commissioners for resi-
dents of Jefferson township in
terested in the zoning of the zon-
ing of the township, exclusive of
the village of jefferson, a commit
tee of five residents was appointed
Wednesday evening to further
plans for the Zoning.
Richard McGinnis, associated
with the Franklin County Regional
Planning Commission, invited as
guest speaker, addressed the meet
ing on "Zoning and its Functions. "
Appointed on the Jefferson town
ship committee, were, Allen Sill
yer for five years; Charles Phil
lips, four years; Cecil Forrest,
three years; Palph L. Parsons,
two years and Albert Hockenbery.
one year.
Upon the resignation of Albert
Hockenbery, who stated his inabil-
ity to serve, the commissioners ap-
pointed in his place, Thomas
Crompton, for the one year serv-
ice.
This committee of five. will take
under advisement and draw up a
zoning policy. When that has been
worked out it will be submitted to
the Madison County Commission
ers, for hearing.
In commenting on the zoning of
the township, Roger Baker, pres
ident of the Madison County Board
of Commissioners, stated:
''Zoning regulations, if adopted,
cannot control land use as long as
it is used for agricultural purposes.
When it ceases to exist for that
purpose and is used for CONNER
cial, industrial, or plated for nous
ing development, then it becomes
an implement TO control in a
measure, its use"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Rheumatic Fever
Can Be Helped BY
Heart Donations

The young people of Madison
County have good reason to hope
that the 1854 Heart Fund in their
county reaches and surpasses its
fair share of the state goal, for
heart disease in children as in ad-
Ults remains a major health prob
lem. 1t is estimated that about one
in every 100 children of school age
has rheumatic fever, rheumatic
heart disease or congenital heart
disease.
More can be done today to help
or heal children with heart disease
than was thought possible 25 years
ago. Much has been accomplished
already and studies now under
way hold even more hope for the
future. Research, however, is
greatly needed. Much needs to be
found out about the disease itself
and the methods cf care and treat
ment.
Contributions to the Heart Fund
campaign, with Madison Countys
fair share of the goal set at $4,000,
will support not only research but
will also help pay for Bed Post"
the monthly play-magazine pub
lished by the Junior League of Co
lumbus in cooperation with the
Central Ohio Heart Association.
The publication is sent to Gem
trail Ohio children having rheu-
matte fever or any form of heart
disease and is educational as well
as entertaining. It contains stories,
puzzles, games and how-to-make
toys.
A donation of $500 to the Heart
Fund will pay for sending Bed
Post" to 40 children for one
month.
MRS. BRADY
IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Hazel Brady, South Main
Street entered Mt. Carmel Hos
pital last week for observation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
PROCLAMATION
BE 1t PROCLAIMED:

WHEREAS. diseases of the heart and circulation are
the leading of disability and death in this city.
throue hout the United States;
WHEREAS these diseases constitute basic health
problem that is everybody's concern;
WHEREAS the people of this community earnestly share
The hope of science that practical be found
nessi
WHEREAS there is urgent need for public education
to dPe harmful misconceptions concerning heart diseases
WHEREAS the Central Ohio Heart Association, af
fate of the American Heart Association devofes itself
during the month of February TO effort TO enlist the
aid and cooperation of the people, science medicine
ernment, health agencies and social agencies in constant
and intensive battle against heart Diseases
NOW THEREFORE,, l. E. P. Speasmaker mayor OF London
do hereby order that the month Of February be observed
in the City of London as AMERICAN HEART MONTH. |
further call upon all schools churches scientific bodies civic
associations business establishments social and fraerna
organizations and the people generally TO fully cooperate in
the HEART FUND CAMPAIGN and its activities TO improve
the public health
tsienedl E. p. Speasmaker
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Madison District
konored AT Soil
Conservation Meet

the Madison Soil Conservation
District was honored at the EleV-
enth Annual Meeting of the Ohio
Federation of Soil Conservation
Districts which was held at the
Southern Hotel in Columbus on
January 26 and 27.
Distinctive Service Awards. a
framed certificate of recognition,
were presented by L. L. Rummell,
Dean of the College of Agriculture.
Ohio State University, on behalf of
the Ohio Federation, to the Soil
Conservation Districts who were
outstanding in Ohio in the admins
tration and specific activities in
prom Of ing Soil Conservation
Those attending from Madison
County were Delbert Grouse, Vice
Chairman of the Madison District
and Mrs. Grouse. Paul Bangham
Work Unit Conservationist and
Mrs. Bangham; Don Genres, Asso-
ciate Agricultural Agent and Dor
man Wright, Conservation Aid.
Continued on Page Two)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Six Complete
Heart Course At
Medical School

Six Madison Countians have
completed cardiology training at
the Ohio State University College
of Medicine recently. They are:
Robert E. Visintine, Edwin ]. Lilly
and Lyon Cooper, all of London.
Stephen V. RAIDER, John r. Hurt
and Charles T. Hay, of West JEFF
ferson also completed the course at
the same time, schoo, officials said.
All are first year medical stud
ents with the exception of RAIDER
who is in his second year.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
LOvingOOd Draws
| To IS Years
Smith Gets
| To 7 Term
Five Others Get One
Years Probation Here

Jesse Lovingood, Columbus, who
was indicted on charges of break
ing and entering in the night sea-
son and grand larceny, by the JAM
uary grand jury, was sentenced by
Judge James F. Bell to one to Is
years in the Ohio Penitentiary on
the first indictment and one to
seven years in the Ohio Pen on the
second, sentences to run concur
rently, when he pleaded guilty in
common pleas court Friday MORN
ing.
On his plea of guilty to an in
dictment of larceny by trick in
common pleas court Friday, Roy
Smith, Jr., of Xenia, was given a
sen,ence of one. to seven years in
tic Ohio State Reformatory, Man
sfield.
Edward Stigall, London, who
pleaded guilty to breaking and en-
ter'ng in the night season, was
placed on three year probation.
Harold Pleukharp and Alfred
billiard, Xenia, who pleaded guilty
to indictments of larceny by trick;
James Dildine, West Jefferson, to
auto theft and William Henry
Smith, Mt. Sterling, to passing
bad check, were all placed on one
year probation Friday.
Lovingood and Roy Smith, Jr.,
arc expected to sGart their sentenc-
ac narlN this Nnnnk
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
AmVetS Stand On
Court Martial
Gains Support

Support for the Ohio Depart
ment of AMVETS' stand to court
martial P.O.W.'s Corporal Edward
S. Dickinson and Corporal Claude
J. Bachelor to settle their inno-
cence or guilt came today from
Tokyo, State Commander Stuart J.
Satullo of the Ohio Department of
AMVETS announced.
Commander Satullo received a
personal letter from a US. Army
Sergeant who attended Dickinson
and Bachelor in the Tokyo Army
Hospital.
The letter was apparently writ
ten to Commander Satullo on jan
uary II and is quoted in full as
follows:
Dear Sir: l am a COrpSman on
Ward 2-D, Main Hospital Building
in Tokyo Army Hospital, and l
read the article in the Stars and
Stripes where your organization
was directing criticism at the
Army for the VIP. treatment
given to the two late in return
ing P.O.W.'s, Dickinson and Bat
chelor. May l say just this. Con-
gratulations to an organization
that has nerve enough to speak
what the CT. thinks but isn't in a
position to say.
II work on the ward where both
of the two heroes in question
were kept while they stayed here
and to put it mildly, the treatment
given them makes me sick. They
were given. the best in medical at
tention, which is due them as a
member of the Army, but the thing
I'm curious about is just what did
they do that made them such he
roes'. l hope that your organiZa-
ton and the others can make the
proper people see that they are
common deserters and traitors to
their country, and should be treat
ed as such. There is surely an Ar
ticle of War that covers their cas-
es and I for one would like to see
it applied, as there is no honor in
being in the same Army as these
kinds of people. Congratulations
again, and I wish you success on
what you are trying to do"
(NOTE:-The identity of the
soldier quoted has been withheld
by Commander Satullo in order to
avoid conflicting with Army auth
oritieS.)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Girl Released On
$1,000 Bond Here

Virginia Deitsch, West Jefferson,
recently indicted by the Grand
Jury on a breaking and entering
charge, has been released on $1,000
bond. According to police she has
admitted entering a beer carry
out here last week. Three others
were also held on the same charge
but one, a juvenile, has been plac-
ed on probation for one year in
Juvenile court.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
D. B. Morley Dies
Of Long Illness

D. B. Worley, so, died Sunday
morning at the home of his son,
c. r. Worley, Mt. Sterling, follow
ing q several years illness.
Born in Pickaway County, Mr..
Worley had spent the latter half
of his life in Madison County.
Survivors include the son and
two daughters, Mrs. Edna Thorn
ton and Mrs. Opal Linthicome,
both of Cleveland.
Funeral services Tuesday at two
o'clock at the Snyder Funeral
Home, Mt. Sterling.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
A. E. Downard Dies
At Athens Sunday

A. T. Downward, age 81, who
operated the Downward Dry Clean
ing Plant in London for twenty
eight years, died Sunday IN Athens.
Mr.. Downard, who came to Lon
don from Athens, returned there
about nine years ago wnen he
sold his London plant to Byran
JenkinSon, present owner of the
plant.
Surviving is one daughter, Mrs.
Esther Downard Roscoe Of ColHm-
bus.
Funeral services at the DOWler-
Ferguson Funeral Home in Athens
at two o'clock Tuesday Afternoon.
Interment in Athens.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Warrant Issued For Arrest
OF Suspected Accomplish
In Attempted Jail Break
Willis Commandery
Annual Inspection
Last Thursday

The Third Annual Inspection of
Willis Commandery Number 81
Knights Templar, was conducted
Thursday evening, January %, at
the Masonic Temple, which was
the time for the regular stated
meeting of the Commandery.
Sir Knight Robert A. Burri, Rt.
Fm. Past Grand Commander of
the State of Ohio, the inspecting
officer, was accompanied by his
official staff which included the
following:
Sir Knights Fern J. Blose, Rt.
En-. Grand Commander of Ohio, J.
Wallace Cherry and r. w. Taylor.
Rt. EN-. Past Grand Commanders;
Russell Davis, En-. Or. Sr. Ward
en-, Louis Follmer, P. c., Colum-
bus No. SO, acting grand warder;
Carl Tresemer, Com. Mt. Vernon,
No. /; Ralph Ray, Com. Garfield
No %; Willis Link, Gen. Colum-
bus No. 50; George Fitez, Cap.
Gen. Mt. Vernon No. l; r. f. Par
rett, Cap. Cen, Garfield No. %;
Frank Nicklaus, P. Com. Mt. Vern-
on No. 1; w. F. McFadden, P.
Com, Garfield No. %; William
Schafer, P. Com, Palestine No
33; A. M. Spinning, P. Com. Pales-
tine No. 33; William II. Freeman,
P. Com. Dayton No 68; John Nu-
Der, Clarence E. Mahoney and
Fred Augsberger. all P. CONS. of
Columbus No. SO.
The Commandery was opened in
short form at three o'clock when
the Order of the Temple was con-
ferred on one candidate. Then
work was suspended for a delici-
Gus dinner in the Temple dining
room served by London Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star.
Commandery was opened in full
form at 7:30 o'clock with an ad-
dress by the inspector and talks
by Rt. En-. Grand Commander
Blose and other distinguished
guests.
The newly organized Service
team received a very we'll deserv-
ed compliment from the inspector
for the fine appearance and drill
work.
Sir. Knight Robert w. Taylor.
Rt. En-. Past Grand Commander of
the Grand Commandery of Ohio,
after making a very appropriate
talk presented Past Commanders
jewels to Sir Knight Maxey B.
Cannon who served Willis Com
mandery as its first Commander
and to Sir Knight Raymond D.
Landsittel who was the second
commander.
Present officers of the COmman-
derry are: Sir Knights VIM II. Gull
peper, Com; Troxell Laybourne,
Gen; Paul B. Reid, c. G.; Harry
Turvy, Jr, s. w; Eugene Kid
well, J. w; c. P. Myers, record
sr; c. N. McAllister, treasurer; M.
B. Cannon, prelate; Chester T.
Swope, S. B.; George L. Sheldon,
Sw. B.; James NJ. Cannon, warder;
Stewart Anderson, Sentinel; c. c..
Stickel, f. B. Haskins, Alva Barn.
hart, Guards; c. p Myers, M. w.
Jones and Jesse Thornton, Her.
mits.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
filing DEADLINE
4 Pm. WE'D.

The Madison County Board of
Elections has announced that We'd
nesday, February 3 by 4 o'clock, is
the deadline for declarations of
candidacy and petitions to be filed
for the May primary, in their Of
flee in the Madison County Court
House.
Madison County offices to ap-
pear on the ballot for the May
Primary are. one Commissioner;
Auditor; Probate Judge and Rep
resentative to General Assembly.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Farmer Attacked
By Bull Suffers
Scalp Wound

Elton Roby, prominent Plain
City farmer, has returned from the
hospital after being severity injured
when attacked by a bull on his
farm last Wednesday. He suffered
multiple bruises and a bad lacera-
ton of the head which required 40
stitches to close. He is said to be
recuperating at his home and is ex-
pected to recover entirely.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Dairy Farm Tour
Attended BY Sixty
Farmers Thursday

Sixty Madison County farmers
attended the all day dairy tour
last Thursday, January q, accord
ing to John II. Buehl, Chairman of
the Madison County Dairy Service
Unit. The group visited the homes
of Ira Thomas, Ira Mount, Harold
Friend, Homer Robinson and John
II. Buehl.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Door Unlocked =
Watches Stolen

An estimated 27 watches valued
at 1925 were stolen from a London
cooperative buying establishment
last week, according to Chief of
Police, German Clark. Chief Clark
said that the door to the building
had apparently been left unlocked
as there was no indication of fore
ible entry. The theft was discov-
cred early Saturday morning.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Jerry Baneham In
Shakespeare Play

Jerry Bangham, a student of
Ohio State University has part
in the Shakespearean farce THE
Comedy of Errors, currently
playing at the O.S.U. theatre, Off
cials have announced. Jerry has
the part of Pinch" in the pro-
duction which is scheduled to end
after Wednesdays performance.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
Fred Dinsmore Is
Baltimore Branch
Manager Of Firm

Fred r. Dinsmore, former Lon
don resident and graduate of Lon
don High School, has been nro-
NOTED to Branch Manager for The
Addressograph- -Multigraph Corpo-
ration at Baltimore, Md, accord
ing to word received here Monday.
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
OF DAUGHTER
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Kell, IS Elm
Street, announce the birth of a
daughter, Cathy Jean, at Mt. Car
mel Hospital, Thursday, January
28.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
M RS. BLACkER
is IMPROVING

Mrs. A. r. Blacker, South Main
Street, is recovering in Mt. Carmel
Hospital, following a major opera
ton last Tuesday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02

MODENN
About the only way left to
make a modern gal blush is
to tell her a story she doesn't
understand.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychological examinations
are said to be the coming
things for tots entering school.
Recently doctor was quizzing
a small girl to test reaction,
observation etc. The doc asked
little Penelope, aged 5, How
many eyes has a cat?
Two" replied Penny.
How many legs?"
-Four"
And how many tails ?" ask
ed the doctor.
Penny thought minute and
asked, My GOODNESS, doctor,
amt you never seed a tat?"
UGH!
Certain company has the
durnedest advertising" pat
ter we've ever had the mis-
fortune to read. Here are
some examples-"Who knows
the secret hopes that warm
YOUR heart 2"
Now this isn't too bad but
trv this one from the same
company's ad-"Who knows
the black lace thoughts you
think while shopping for a
gingham frock?"
If you got past that one, try
this-"Who knows that you'd
like to meet a man who'd hold
YOUR hand and listen wnlle
YOU say nothing at all?"
And now for the gem OF
them all-'Who knows the
secret. siren side of you that's
female as a silken cat?"
Like we said - "Ugh'
FOOD FOR THoT7
We heard about a beanery
where the service IS SO pao
that the mattresses tip the Gus
toners and the doorman
stands outside and throws peo-
pie in!
AUMN!
A penny saved is more than
a penny earned because the
taxes have already been PAID.
HEADLINE
Recent headline stated boy
Marries Baby-Sitter." We tig-
ure that he probably beat his
old man to the draw.
WELL?
What really bothers us Is
how a fool and his money ever
get together so that they can
be soon parted. And spring IS
the time OF year when the KIDS
start slamming the doors they
left open all winter.
BASEBALL
Now that the brewers of a
famous beer have bought the
Columbus Red Birds, we hope
that the team doesn't end up
in the Busch leagues Sad
der Budweiser.
YoRE
We know a fellow whose
memory is so remarkable that
he can remember when all he
had to do to get his landlord
to fix the roof-Was to threat
en- to move
NATURE
Children make scene when
not heard. Which perhaps ac-
counts for the fact that most
kids are annoyed with DISC
bedient parents.
STRAIGHT THINKING
Engineer on a road building
project was really giving it to
the foreman on the job.
why" said the engineer,
THE curves are not banked,
the right-of-way is crooked
and the surface is bumpy"
Old foreman looked per-
picked but came up with this
question, well, chief, mebbe
SO but how is it for length?"
HoWZAT AGiN7
Old Haywood Snugg, the
wise guy from Warmers Corn
ers, says that the best way to
get along with people is to be
rude to 'em in a nice way.
"And if this don't work and
somebuddy gets rough, knock
'em down and hit him agin-
else he might get up!"
REDS
Election sign in Russia says,
"Vote for Malenkov-the life
you save may be your own"
SUGGESTION
Someday we are going to
write story about platonic love.
We've already picked the title
/ Under Separate Cover"
LAST WORD j.
A race track is the only
wNIua1 4. 4ha sxx1VII .xyLapa fhn
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
WITH THE PATIENTS

Fl. II. Porter, North Main Street,
returned Saturday from Mt Car
mel Hospital where he was treat
ed for a foot ailment He will be
confined to his home for some
time.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
8s OLJR
i[ f6TWN
MODERN

MODERN
About the only way left to
make a modern gal blush is
to tell her story she doesn't
understand.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-02
RASE BALL

Now that the brewers OF a
famous beer have bought the
Columbus Red Birds, we hope
that the team doesn't end up
in the Busch leagues Sad
der Budweiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-12-09
Paul Larson Gives
Pacific Coast Fifth
Passing Title in Row
BY the Assoeioisd Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-For the
fifth year in q row, a player
from the Pacific Coast took the
national major college passing
championship as California s
Paul Larson finished far ahead
Of the field.
The 22-year-old T-quarter-
back from Turlock, Calf, piling
up the greatest winning margin
In seven years and setting an
all-time record for accuracy.
completed 125 of his 1875 at
tempts. final NCAA Service Bu-
reau figures showed.
His performance gave the Pa
cific Coast a distinction 10 other
section of the country has ever
won. that of five consecutive
individual champions. The feat
is all the more remarkable be-
cause, until 1850, the Coast had
produced only one passing lead
er, Washington States Bill Sew
ell in 1910.
But If the coast was a little
slow In learning about the pass,
it's making up for lost time.
Runnerup to Larson was George
Shaw of Oregon. The pass-re-
ceiving title went to Larson's own
end. Jim Hanifan,, giving Cali
fornia the first such combina-
ton since Chuck Coner1y and
Barney Poole pooled their efforts
at Mississippi In 1947.
Larson led In yardage, too.
picking up 1887 yards to 1,464
for Len Dawson, Purdue sopho-
more. Larson's completion av-
erage of GAL per cent is the best
recorded for 100 or more at
tempts and Is second only to the
64.8 per cent on only SO attempts
posted by Harry Gilmer of the
Washington Redskins at Ala
banna in 1945.
Among regular passers, Pete
Vann, Army quarterback, set an
all-time mark for yards gained
per completion, %, and posted
the fourth best on record for
yards per try, Ill. The cadet
threw SO times, completed 4S for
1.102 yards.
John Fennell of Rutgers avoid
ed interruptions most successful
ly, losing only three of 1872
attempts or 2.5 per cent. Prince
toms Royce Flippin threw most
times without having any inter-
cepted, 38.
Florian Helinski of Indiana,
meanwhile, set an interrogation
avoidance record Of another type.
He threw 106 in a row, from
October 81, 1853, to October %
this year, before Iowa picked off
one of his passes.
Individual forward passing
leaders: