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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08
Direct Report
Received On
Fortress Loss

Editors Note: The following dis.
patch, filed at 9 am. Hanoi time
Is pm. EST Friday-is the first
dispatch Associated Press CORES
pendent Larry Allen has been able
to get through French censorship
| with direct word of the fall of Dien
Bien Phu.
BY LARRY ALLEN
HANOI, Irdcchina R-The French
Union fortress of Diem Bien Phu
fell last night under overwhelming
tidal waves of attacking Vietminh
rebels after Sc days of heroic
resistance.
| The Communicated enemy lie.
gions, outnumbering the defenders
six to one, crushed the heart of
the trench and barbed wire bastion
in northwest Indochina in savage
hand-to.hand fighting.
The Observation-Disclosures, For
eign Legionaires, Moors and loyal
Vietnamese-fought on even after
they had run out of ammunition,
until they were completely over
run.
The fate of the 12,OOO-man gar
rison and the lone woman air force
nurse, Miss Genevieve de Galard
Terraube, was not learned.
The nurse had been trapped in
side the fortress for weeks after
the encircling rebels made it i'm
possible for planes to land at Diem
Bien Phu.
The French high command re-
leased the first news of the fall of
the fortress at 8 am. today, Hanoi
time e pm. EST yesterday.
The high command deliberately
suppressed all news of one of the
biggest stories of the year for
many hours after it had been
known throughout the rest of the
world.
Not single line of news about
Diem Bien Phu and its fall was al
lowed to be sent from Hanoi all
through Friday. Nothing had been
sent up to 9 am. Saturday.
When newsmen finally were per-
lowed to be sent from Hanoi all
through Friday. Nothing had been
sent up to 9 am. Saturday.
| When newsmen finally were per-
mitted to send out their stories,
they found the Vietnamese COM
munications hopelessly a m m e d
with tens of thousands of words to
be moved by Morse telegraph OPP
orators. Some of the copy may be
several days in clearing.
The latest report the command
gave out here was the isolated
stronghold Isabelle, three miles to
Continued on Page Twe)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08
BULLETIN

Former Governor Fuller War.
rem today said he would be
glad to offer his fullest CO.
operation" 10 the grand Jury
in its investigation Of the toll
district. fhs Associated Press
reported.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
AiIeen TiIton Named
Caldwell pTA Head
Plans Also Laid For
Convention On May 5

Mrs. Aileen Tilton was elected
president of the Caldwell Parent
Teachers Association at Monday
evenings meeting, held in the
cafeteria of the grade school.
Other officers elected for the
coming year are: first vice-presi-
dent, Glenna Clark; second vice
president, Charlotte Fleming;
secretary, Mildred Boyd and
treasurer, Ada Ackley.
The above officers were also
installed Monday evening by
Mrs. Susabelle McVay.
Outgoing officers are, in the
same order as above: Mrs. Opal
Brumbach, Hope Webster,
Glenna Clark, Frances Collier
and Marguerite Yontz.
Plans were completed for the
P.T.A. convention, to be held on
Wednesday, May 5, at the First
Methodist church in Caldwell.
Dinners, to be $3.50 per plate,
twill be served promptly, at Il
noon. AL interested persons ir
the county are welcome to attend
the convention.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

In every township ana village
in the county informing them
of the date, purpose, and the
tentative program. Mrs. Blake
Davis, of Olive township,
president of the Town and
Country Council, working in
conjunction with the newly
established Noble County Hospi-
tai Planning Committee, has
designated Wednesday evening,
May 5, as the date for the county
wide assembly. The meeting will
be held at the Caldwell grade
school cafeteria room at 500
o'clock.
The evenings program will in
clude brief reports compiled by
persons who have visited neigh
boring hospitals and secured
data of interest from a local
level. Representatives from the
Ohio. Medical association ssza the
Ohio state board OF nealth VII
be present and explain to ths
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

English classes will present a
45-minute version of the Gilbert
and Sullivan's comic operetta,
The Mikado." The cast is made
up of the following:
The Mikado, ruler of Japan,
Tommy Robertson; Nanki-Poo,
his son, Andrew Gerst; Ko-Ko,
high executioneer, Stephen
Doudna; Poo-Bahm, Lord High
Everything Else, Don Clark;
Pish-Tish, Noble Lord, Don
Miller; Yum-Yum, Patsy Nichols;
Pitti-Sing, Sandra Parrish; Peep
Bo, Beulah Garvin; Katisha,
elderly lady, Norma Snider; a
noble, Charles Gregg; and
schools, Charlotte Clark, Loretta
Archer, Neva Wilson and Cath
crime Miller.
There will be singing by the
Girls Glee Club and Boys
Ensemble.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Betty 10 TiIden Wins
First Place In Stale
Participates In Ohio
Poetry Reading Contest

Betty 10 Tilden, senior in the
Belle Valley high school, parti-
cipating in her final high school
speech activity and representing
the Southeastern Ohio Class B
District, placed first in the finals
of the State Poetry Reading Con-
test held Saturday on the Ohio
State University Campus at Co.
lumbus, and was presented the
Ohio Speech League Key.
In receiving this distinction,
Miss Tilden climaxes very
active and successful four years
of high school speech activities.
1t will be remembered that she
failed by only one place of win
ming the above contest last year.
Her winning poem was king
Robert of Sicily" by Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow.
Betty 10 is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Tilden of the Rem
rock community.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Spetia! Bond Issue
Al SenetaviI|e. May A
Voters Asked To OK
I.S Additional Mills

At the May 4th primary next
Tuesday, the voters of the Sen
ecaville-Richland school district
will be asked to approve an addi-
tional levy of 18 mills which will
bring in an amount of $4,000
over period of 13 years.
Members of the school board
said today that the new build
ing is to house the Senior and
Junior high school and the low
er six grades will continue in
the grade building"
II will be recalled that bond
issue of $4,000 was voted in
1943. Even at that time, it was
not sufficient to cover the cost
of constructing the proposed
addition and remodeling, but due
to the law, the district was al
lowed to vote only percent Of
the tax valuation.
Since that time, the valuation
of the property in this district
has increased in sufficient
amount to allow the voting of
the additional funds to finish the
building program.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Tuberculosis Gases
Are Increasing Since
1850 In Noble County
$l,l96.25 Spent
For Potent Gore
Since July, 1852

Noble county now has 96.l
percent more tuberculosis pa
tients for which state contribu-
ton were paid since 1850, accord
ing to a report from John D.
Porterfield, M. D., Director of the
State Board of Health.
During the year from July l,
1852, to June 80, 1853, Noble
county has had 957-$1.25 patient
days recorded, for a total OF
l,196.25.
Noble county had no recorc
of $2.50-a-day, which is $1.25 {
day toward care, treatment anc
maintenance of hospital plus
SIPS toward daily cost of hos
pitalization.
The $1.25-a-day rate goes to-
ward daily cost of disqualification
in private or general hospitals.
DR.. Porterfield noted in the
report that although the new
drugs have now been with us fol-
several years, there has as yet
been no reduction in the num-
ber of patient days of hospitaliz.
ton required by those with
tuberculosis. There has, in fact
been a increase, much of which
, has come from southeastern Ohit
counties, which is significan
in tn 96.1 percent increase in tn
records OF Noble county in tn
1 last three years.
1 There have been no tubel
culosis patients from Nobl
county hospitalized in the ney
Ohio State university hospits
since its completion in 1851.
| The Board of County Commits
sioners in each of Ohio's 8
counties may commit patients t,
the O.S.U. tuberculosis hospital
In this type case the State Audi
tors does not pay the Ohio con
tribution of $1.25 per day to tht
county but instead substract.
that amount from the amount the
county is obligated to the state
for the disqualification of such
patients.
Ohio spent d total of $2,917,.
1880 in the fiscal year July
l, 1852, to June 80, 1858, for the
care of tubercular patients.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
5eGest To Speak
On Memorial Day
Services Will Be Held
In CoIdweII On May 80

Rep. Robert T. Secrest will be
the principal speaker for the
annual Memorial Day observance
in Caldwell, according to an an
nouncement made today by
members of the local patriotic
organizations.
The observance will be held
this year on Sunday, May SO
at Olive cemetery, beginning
promptly at 2:30 o'clock p. m
There will be the usual parade
from the square to the Soldiers
Memorial plot at the cemetery.
Final plans for the program
will be made later in May at q
joint meeting of the patriotic
organizations, including the
Daughters of Union Veterans,
who were successful in secur-
ing Rep. Secrest for the 1854
observance.
Although business in general
will be suspended on Monday,
May 81, in Noble county for this
holiday, the program here will
be held on Sunday in order that
Rep. Secrest could be the speak
er, since he previously already
had two speaking engagements
on May 81.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Youths To Hear
japanese Student
Bouquet Will Be Held
In LoeoI IA. z. Church

Nick Yosanura, japanese
student at Muskingum college.
New Concord, will be the prin-
cipal speaker, Monday evening,
May 3, when the annual Youth
Missionary banquet is held at
the Caldwell Methodist church,
1t will begin promptly at $50
o'clock according to Miss Evelyn
Weaver, rural church worker.
The banquet is for all youths
in the county, their counselorS,
ministers and families.
Group singing for the program
will be led by Mary Jane
Thomas. Miss Karen Colley will
serve as the toastmistress with
Judy Smith in charge of the
worship service.
Election of officers for the
ensuing year will be held during
the business meeting with Janet
King presiding. The program will
conclude with a pledge service.
Yosanura comes to Caldwell
highly recommended and his talk
should be of interest to all young
people.
The Caldwell young people
will be in charge of the decora-
tions and those from Dexter City
will present a skit.
Dinner will be served by mem
bers of the W.S.C.S. of the
church.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

entire presentation is under the
direction of Gray Tuecke, in
structor of vocal music at the
Caldwell schools.
The queens attendants were
also selected by the student
body last week. They are listed
as follows:
Maid of Honor: Lynn Ditch,
sophomore; attendants, sopho-
mores, Julia Estadt, Marilyn
Schott and Arlene Henderson.
Senior Ruth Ann DeVolld, last
years May Queen, will crown
the new Queen of the May Fri
day evening, during the corona
ton ceremonies.
There will be singing and
other entertainment, and finally
a colorful May Pole Dance, by
the participating students.
AS part of the entertainment,
the eighth grade music and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Soldiers Memorial
Will Be Determined
By County Taxpayers
Board Of Trustees
Wants Feeling Of
People On Matter

Organizational meeting of the
board of trustees, appointed this
week by the Noble county COM
missioners, for the purpose Of
selecting a suitable memorial to
soldiers of all wars in this
county, was held Tuesday even
ing in the commissioners hearing
room at the courthouse
The board of trustees, appoint
ed by the commissioners and in
Guiding at least seven veterans,
are Edmund C. James, Harry
Sanford, Forest Sanford, John w.
Hazard, Vernon Farmhouse, w.
H. Carter, Walter Quick, Carl
Fowler, William Davis, Fred Nc
Williams and Charles Lorenz.
With Edmund James serving as
temporary chairman, the board
organized by electing Rep. James
the permanent president. Walter
Quick and Forest Sanford were
elected first and second vice
Presidents and William Davis, the
secretary.
Commissioner w. c. Toad
Davis, speaking for the commits
sioners, told the newly organized
board OF trustees that they want.
ed a monument or marker erect
ed in the courthouse lawn ans
| ltheyslhad $4,000 in the genera,
fund for this purpose.
This money is now invested i:
| government funds and was re
ceived by the county in the sal'
several years ago of the count.
I home. Total receipts from thi!
sale amounted to $4,000. The
commissioners felt that a suit
| able marker could be erected fol
about $4,000.
However, the commissioners
do not have the power to deter
mine what kind of a memorial
will be erected to the veterans
at this power is vested solely in
the board of trustees which they
appointed.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

constructed by the coopera-
tive's own crew under the
supervision of Line Superin-
tendent Dave Mckee.
Supt. Ayers said that a new
three phase line has been COM
plted from this substation to a
point one mile north of Pine
Lake. Single phase lines will
branch out from the three phase
line to serve the area south of
Caldwell and extend into the
Sharon and Hoskinsville COM
munities.
This project is a part of re-
concentrations included in the
system study made in 1850. AT
that time, it was recommended
that a substation be built near
Dexter City when increased con-
sumption Of electricity justified
it. At that time, the Marietta
Electric company agreed to
build a $4,000 volt transmission
line to this point, when the con-
sumner load demanded it.
Supt Ayers said that the in
creased use of electric service in
these areas has now justified the
completion of the recommends
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Valley Officials
Check Speeding
Four Motorists Are
Given Fines In Court

Among the cases heard in the
court of Mayor Roy Seamster, OF
Belle Valley, were three motor
lists who violated traffic laws in
the village.
Ivan Wilson of Framestown,
w. Va, was fined $500 and costs
and paid for damages to the car
driven by William Buckley of
Ava, when the two cars collided
at the intersection in South Belle
Valley. Wilson had gone through
the red light when his car struck
that of Buckley. There was only
minor damage to the Buckley
car.
Frank Taylor of Canton, was
cited by Marshal Joseph Mac
enko for violated the no-passing
ordinance in the village last
weekend. His fine was $500 and
costs.
Lewis Guy of Cleveland, also
cited by Macenko, paid a fine of
$500 and costs, after he ignored
the traffic light in the village.
Patrolman DeVoll charged
Charles w. Harris of Cleveland,
with reckless driving after he
left the highway, hit a guardrail
and turned over on Tunnel Hill,
north of Ava on U. S. Route Il,
Sunday morning. Seamster fined
him $1,000 and costs.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

every precinct.
Kenneth C. Kearns, c. L.
Franklin, William Parry and M.
l.. Rayner are the four candi-
dates. Each is waging a top battle
in his fight and the outcome is
very much in doubt.
1t is understood that one of
the candidates has the blessing
of the powers that be" in the
courthouse but the opposition is
doing everything possible to
break this monopoly for the last
eight years.
There are no contests on the
Democratic ticket locally and the
vote here should be extremely
light. The party is urging all
to get out and write in the name
Of sc. r. Atkinson"
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

Principal Weekley said that
six students ranked excep-
tionally high in the class and
less than one point separated
their final standings for
scholastic achievement.
Johnny Jones, popular colum-
mist for the Columbus Dispatch,
will deliver the annual COM
mencement address. The selec-
ton of Jones as the speaker is
considered well above par for
this community and everyone
should avail themselves of this
opportunity to hear him.
Principal Weekley said that
the last day for Seniors would be
held on Thursday, May 20. The
Senior class play will be present
ed on Friday evening, May Il
with the annual Junior-Seniol
banquet scheduled for Saturday
evening, May Is at the YWCA il
GAINESVILLE.
On Monday and Tuesday o
this week, all students were
given the Iowa tests on educa
tional development.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
{. {. Lorenz Heads
Noble Rifle Pistol
Club Organization
New Local Unit
Now Hos Over
40 Active Members

Charles Lorenz was elected
president of the newly organized
Noble Rifle and Pistol Club at a
recent meeting. Other officers
elected were c. F. Thompson,
M. D., vice president; Paul Cain,
Caldwell route g., executive Of
ficer; Donald Conaway, secretary
and William Thompson of North
street, treasurer.
The club has been holding the
indoor meetings in the basement
of the Buckley Motor Sales build
ing south of Caldwell on U. S.
route 81. 1t is now composed of
40 members.
Preparations are being made
to send the official charter to
Washington, D. c. for the ap-
proval and signature of the
adjutant general. The organiza-
ton has its official headquarters
in Washington and every club
gets a certain quota of guns for
Institutional use from the army.
Members are taught the proper
use of firearms and also learn
to care for their weapons in the
right way.
Indoor shooting matches have
been held in the Buckley building
and competitive matches with
out-of-town teams will be held
in the future.
Outdoor shooting will be held
| southeast of Caldwell, on prop
erty of DR.. c. F. Thompson, the
vice-president. Plans are now
underway to hold competitive
target-shooting on this site.
At the next meeting scheduled
for May 5, the organizing of a
Junior club, for boys of Is years
or over, will begin.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

Donald F. McDiffitt, of Cald-
we'll, was unanimously elected
Junior Deputy District Governor
at the sub-district convention
13-B of the Lions clubs, held at
Lancaster, Sunday, April Is. Nc
Diffitt presently is zone chair
man in this district.
AS a result of his election, the
new Junior Deputy District Gov
ernor will have jurisdiction of
Lions clubs in Noble, Guernsey,
Muskingum, Morgan and Monroe
counties. The IL clubs in his dis
trict are Caldwell, Cambridge,
Philo-Duncan Falls, Malta, Pleas
ant City, Woodsfield, GAINESVILLE,
Dresden, Roseville, Frazeysburg
and New Concord. Byesville,
Chesterhill and Fultonham clubs
are now in the process of ap-
plying for a charter from Lions
international and will soon be
included in this district.
McDiffit resides on West street
in Caldwell. He holds the posi-
ton of timeIstudy engineer at
the Caldwell plant of Cleveland
Graphite Bronze CO. and came
here from Parkersburg, w. Va,
fI,roo ,,oarc 1On
LIONS representatives and
g, Sfrom Caldwell present at
thGaLancaster convention were
the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald F. McDiffitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Moscrip, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Henderson, DR..
Robert Rudge and Mr.. and Mrs.
Tobp Sham n art
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Distriet PTA To Meet
In Caldwell, May 5
MRS. Karl Tibbetts, Of
Marietta, To Preside

The Spring Conference of the
Southeast District of the Parent
Teachers Association of Ohio viii
be held Wednesday, May 5, al
the First Methodist church ir
Caldwell, with the local P.T.A
as host.
The days session will begin at
900 a. m. and will continue to
$3.50 in the afternoon, according
to Caldwell P.T.A. President for
the past year, Mrs. Henry Brum-
bach.
1t is expected that approx
mately 225 delegates from nine
counties in the district will be
present at the conference.
Included on the program will
be Noble County Superintendent
H. C. Secrest, Caldwell Super
intendent P. D. Cannavan and
Mayor Homer Johnson.
Mrs. Karl A. Tibbets Of Mari
eta, director of the Southeast
District, is in charge of the days
activities.
Dinner will be served at 1900
noon at the church. Any interest
ed persons in the county, wheth-
er they be a P.T.A. member or
not, are asked to contact Mrs.
Opal Brumbach, Caldwell, for
reservation. Reservations must
be in by Saturday, May l. Price
of the dinner is $3.50 per plate.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

on how to tally the only two
ballots for next Tuesday.
Since light vote is expected,
results of the primary should be
tailed fairly early at the cleo
ton board in Caldwell. Precinct
workers will tally the entire Re-
publican and Democratic ballots
and then report the complete
results.
It was announced today that
C. r. Atkinson of Batesville,
would be "Write-in" candidate
on the Democratic ticket for the
office of auditor.
Other than the state level, the
Republicans in this county are
centering their interest on the
four-way race for nomination Of
commissioner and the central
committee fight in practically
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
{. r. Atkinson Will Be
"Wriie-In" Candidate

c. R. (Chick) Atkinson, pro-
minent resident of Beaver town.
ship, will be a write-in candidate
on the Democratic ticket for the
office of Noble county auditor.
Cards have been printed and
are now being circulated in his
behalf by a number of friends.
Long identified with the
Democratic party in this county,
it is expected that Atkinson will
receive sufficient votes to have
his name placed on the ballot in
November as opposition to
incumbent Gilbert B. Long.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Betty Boettinger returned
to the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Alden Tilton, Belford
street, Monday, after being a
patient for several days at the
st. Francis hospital, Cambridge.
She was brought home from the
hospital in the McVay ambul-
ance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
HEART CONDITION

Mrs. Marvellous McAuley was
taken to the Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for treat
ment of heart condition last
Thursday. She was taken to the
hospital from her home in Cald-
well in the McVay ambulance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

THE NOBLE COUNTY Chamber
of Commerce wishes to thank
all merchants who made the
Easter Egg Roll such success.
Lewis S. MOscrip, President.
As J-L
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

THERE WILL BE a mixed dance
Friday, April 80 at the Legion
Hall in Dexter City from 500 to
1900 p. m. Good music will be
furnished. Admission so cents
per person. 43 J
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Hazel Murray of Cald.
well route 4, has been admitted
to the University hospital at Co.
lumbus for observation and
treatment. Her room number is
1902.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29

HENRY'S RESTAURANT will
continue to be closed on Sun
days and we urge you to buy
your bus tickets ON the Saturday
before. Mil and Terp, owners.
43 J-L
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Local Hospital Issue Will Be
Discussed Al May 5 Meeting
Town And Country Council Ananges Meeting;
Letters Sent To individuals Asking Attendance

The first concrete movement to improve health facilities
in Noble county promulgated at the April meeting OF
the Town and Country Council at which time it decided
to call county wide meeting to promote health program
The general public extended cordial invitation to attend
the meeting.
Letters to that effect have forwarded persons
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
Miss Lurd Estadt Will Reign As
MAY Queen For School Festival

Esad popular Junior at Caldwell high school, has been
selected by the student body reign May Queen the May
Day Eve Festival She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harley
Estadt Main street
The festival will be held at the Caldwell high school audi
Friday evening April 30 beginning 500 The
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-04-29
TO GALLIPOLIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mills have
moved to Gallipolis where they
will make their future home and
where he has secured employ
ment,