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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02

BateSville is paying a total
tax of 32.40 mills or $32.40 on
every thousand dollars of
valuation in the corporation.
In addition to their state
and county levy, which amounts
to $50 mills, Batesville residents
pay a high school tax of 1920
mills and a corporation tax of
$40 mills. In addition, they pay
80 township levy,
Batesville is getting q new
addition to their high school for
which they are paying $4,000.
They also pay for their street
lighting in the village, which
accounts for the heavy corpora
ton levy.
Whereas residents of Bates
vile are paying a corporation
tax of $40 mills, property own
ers in Caldwell are only paying
a 200 mill levy.
Caldwell property owners are
paying a total of 1890 in taxes
or not quite half as much as they
do in Batesville. The Caldwell
school district is even less than
this with a total of 1870 mills.
The lowest in Noble county
is Brookfield township, where
the property owners pay only
1920 mills in taxes. This includes
a school levy of only 8 mills.
The next highest taxing dis
trict in Noble county is Fulda
ssleol district, where the taS
rate is 26 mills. They also have
a high school levy of 20.80 mills
Property owners in this school
district in Stock township pay
slightly more or 2620 mills.
The average tax levy for al
the districts in Noble county
would amount to 19 mills.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
Patrol Investigates
Four Minor Mishaps
Some Property Damage
Results; no Citotions

Four minor accidents inVolv-
ing Noble Countians were in
vestigated over the weekend by
the state highway patrol of
Cambridge.
Mary E. Kuhn, %, of Lewis
vile route /, escaped injury at
2:45 p. M, Saturday when her
car skidded on the wet pave
ment and left the road about "a
miles west. of Summerfield on
Route "a.
A car operated by Lewis
Penn, 81, of Pleasant City, was
damaged when struck in the rear
Sat 6y at 4 p. m. about 2,8
milt-f'@ west of Senecavil1e on
Route 313. The patrol said it was
struck by a car driven by Carl
F. Clendenning, 25, of Seneca
vile as Mr.. Penn slowed down
to make turn.
Cars driven by Wilbur F.
Moore, 36, of Cumberland route
2 and Howard T. Bay, SO, of
Cumberland route 3, sideswipped
Sunday at $50 p. m. about 3.6
miles north of Cumberland on
County Road 181. The patrol
said the cars collided on a
curve.
Two cars driven by Marion
Parson of Sarahsville route / and
Richard Anderson of Caldwell
route l, collided Saturday at $3.50
p. m. at the traffic light, inter
section of North and Miller
streets. Property damage was
reported to both cars but neither
driver was cited.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02

a world of advice for the older
folks and a special invitation
to the youngsters.
''The earlier you start your
shopping, the merrier will your
Christmas be-" is his tip to the
wise.
Come downtown Saturday
and see me, and my wonderful
collection of new toys" is the
invitation he sends to the chill
dren.
Escorted by members of the
Caldwell and Belle Valley fire
departments and the Caldwell
high school band, Santa Claus
will officially hit Noble county
at the roadside park, north of
Caldwell.
The fire departments and
various used car dealers will
meet the band at the Caldwell
grade school building and Santa
Claus will officially enter the
business zone of Caldwell
promptly at 2 o'clock.
He will hold forth on the east
esplanade of the courthouse,
where the smaller tots will be
given an opportunity to talk to
him personally and receive g
small candy treat.
John w. Hazard will be al
the mike" to maintain order
for the children with directors
Of the Noble County Chamber OF
Commerce assisting.
The business zone is rapidly
taking on the Yuletide appear
ance with the city employees
doing a wonderful job. Business
places are also being gayly de-
corated.
For the Xmas season, the mer-
chants will remain open every
Thursday afternoon during the
month of December. This doe;
not include the grocery stores.
The annual Christmas treat
for all kiddies in the county will
be held Saturday afternoon, Dec
18 with a free movie at 2 o'clock
at both the Roxy and Noble
theatres. A free gift of candy
popcorn and comic books will
be distributed by the c. of c.
Plan now to attend the grand
opening of the yuletide shopping
season in Caldwell next Satur-
daV.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
County Prince OF
Peace Contest To
Be Held Sunday
Four ConfeSfonEs
To Participate At
Methodist Church

Sunday evening, December
5, the First Presbyterian church
of Caldwell, will be host to the
County Prince of Peace contest
The evening services of the First
Methodist church will be can
celled SO the usual attenders
there can also support the con-
test. The public is also invited
to give these young people their
support.
| Mrs. Rama Steen and Mrs
Frances Collier are the coaches
for the four speech-makers. The
speakers and their speeches are
as follows:
Mary Jane Thomas, "Ano
Rumors of Wars; Martha Me-
Ferren, Security, Preface tc
Peace; Donna Mae Stack
Security, Preface to Peace"
Rebecca Blake, "For The Price
of A Movie"
The speeches are provided by
the Ohio council of Churches ano
are not juvenile in any respect
but represent the best in thought
and grammar-all of them wor.
thy of any hearers attention.
The declamations will be pre-
ceded by a period of devotion
and special music led by Rev
Palmer Manson and Rev. FLOYD
Gaugler.
The winner will receive {
silver medal and be eligible tc
participate in the district con
test which will be held later ir
December.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
Jack Fowler Called
TO Active Army Duty

Jack Fowler, second ieuten-
ant in the R.O.T.C., Ohio State
University, has been called to
active duty.
He will report to Fort Sill,
Okla, on Tuesday, Dec. Z, where
he will attend Field Artillery
school.
A graduate of the Caldwell
high school, he received a degree
in Dairy Technology from Ohio
State University, Columbus.
Fowler is the son of MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Fowler, 609 Spruce
street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
DIVORCE GRANTED

Robert D. Havener of Sum
merfield, was granted a divorce
Friday morning in Common
Pleas court from Betty Wright
Havener of Winterset. Judge w.
Vernon Archer occupied the
bench. The plaintiff, who charg-
ed gross neglect of duty, was
represented by Atty. Fred Fox.
The defendant in this action was
restored to her maiden name.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
SumInerfieId Resident Is
kyoqer Contest Winner

Harry VanDyne, well known
resident of the Summerfield
community, was one of the win
ners in the Kroger Hearts Desire
contest which ended last week.
All the tickets were assembled
into one huge receptacle with
each drawing being made by
Chet Long of WBNS-TV fame.
The first prize winner was James
E. Hidy of Bloomingburg.
The Summerfield resident was
one of the fourth prize winners.
He had a wide selection of gifts
to choose from and Byron
Schafer, manager of the local
store, said Mr.. VanDyne selected
a power lawn mower.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
Soil Supervisors TO Hold
Election For Directors
Interesting Program Planned For Thursday
Night Al Caldwell High School Auditorium

The 18th annual meeting of the Noble Soil Conservation
District will be held Thursday evening, Dec g. beginning
at o'clock in the Caldwell high school auditorium
feature of the business meeting will be the election
two new soil supervisors to fill the expired terms of John
Kuntz and Richard Starr.
Ballot boxes have been placed in the office of Agent
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
STATE COMMITTEE

Gerald Drake, teacher and
coach at Belle Valley high school
has been selected to help on the
construction of the scholarship
tests for the state of Ohio board
of education. This tests will be
given in Ohio high schools this
year and next.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
Railroad Underpass To
Be Built At WhippIe
Bids Will Be Opened Dec. Ia In Columbus,
According To Division Engineer Max Farley

Bids will be opened Tuesday Dec IA at Columbus for
the construction of Pennsylvania railroad overpass
Whppe U. S. Route 81 according to announce
ment made today by Division Engineer Max R. Farley
The construction will involve increasing the
present vertical clearance the highway, which
l9 feet minimum of IA feet The present horizontal
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
GIFT TO CHURCH

The First Church Of Christ on
North street has received cash
gift from the late Columbia A,
Merry in the amount of $4,000.
1t was received the past week
from her granddaughter, Mrs.
Betty VanHamersveld of Cali
fornia. The money was applied
to the furnace Indebtedness OF
the church.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
ABOARD USS MIDWAY

George O. McGarry is now
serving aboard the USS Midway.
His complete address is as fol-
lows; George Q. McGarry MN 3,
572-1271, (M) Div, USS Mid
way, eva Al, Go FP.O., New
vovly M W
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
Santa Claus To Arrive
In Caldwell At 2:0Op.M.
With Big Parade Planned
Caldwell Merchants Are Ready With Many
Gill Ideas For The Early Christmas Shoppers

The most comprehensive the varied and the most
brilliant collection of gifts for Christmas giving
assembled in this city will display Saturday against
gay background of Yulede decorations leading
stores their doors to officially launch the happes
season of the year
The time for Citing Santa Claus here with
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02

SOCIAL and entertainment, SuIs-
day evening, Dec. S, st. PhilO-
mena school hall. PUBLIC invited
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02

SEE US FOR your Bottle Gas
needs. ID. ID. Nichols, Caldwell
Ohio. at1
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02
BatesviIIe Property Owners Pay
Highest Tax Rate In Noble County
Taxes Listed Al 32.4O Mills For VILLAGE
In Beaver Twp; Lowest Is 1870 Mills

Property who live in the corporation of Bates
vile again paying the highest rate of in Noble
county, according to the Rates of Taxation report released
today from the office of Treasurer A. r. Hicks
According to check of the 81 taxing this
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-02

ar, and Santa Claus is here with
, 1954-11-13
FREDERIKsTED

Islands-wide it is Unfair for
check marks and KS to be
used in ST. Thomas while ST.
Croix only ks" are permit
ted Not many persons in ST.
Croix are aware Of this meth
Cd Of voting in St. Thomas.
It is felt that a ruling should
be established now to set a
precedent for the future. The
Of the battle between
Mr.. Creque and Mr.. Hodge is
being awaited with interest.
, 1954-11-13
GOVERNMENT or
H VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
Charlotte Amalie, ST. Thomas
CERTIFICATE st REGISTRATION If RENEWAL
PABST W COMPANY

for registration in the Virgin Islands Of the United States Of
renewal Of Certificate Of Registration No. 314,829, registered
Virgin Islands Of the United States on July 10, 1886, and It
having been shown that said certificate Of registration was.
renewed IN the United States Patent Office on September Z,
1854, for a period of twenty l2l years from July 10, 1854,
unless sooner terminated as provided BY law, ID the name
ton Of Delaware, which made a showing Of ownership Of the
said trademark;
THIS rs TO CERTIFY that the said renewal has been
recorded in the Office of the Government Secretary of the
Virgin Islands Of the United States, at ST. Thomas, in accord
ance with the provisions in the Regulations governing the
registration Of Patents and Trademarks il the Virgin Islands,
approved April i, 1916.
n testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal Of the Government of the Vir
gin Islands Of the United Statess to be affixed at Char
lotte Analie, st Thomas, Virgin Islands, this 9th
day Of September, AsDy 1854.
(SEAL0
, 1954-11-13

for registration ii the Virgin Islands Of the United States OF
renewal of Certificate Of Registration No. 3l444l, registered
IL III United States Patent Office on June Is, 1884, and in the
Virgin Islands of the United States ia July 10, 1885, and t
having been shown that said certificate Of registration was
renewed IN the United States Patent Office on August r.
1854. for i period Of twenty (2O years from June 26, 1854, IN
less sooner terminated by law. in the name Of Pabst Brewing
Company, Of Chicago, Illinois, a corporation Of Delaware,
mark;
THIS Is TO CERTIFY that Inc said renewal has been
recorded IN the Office Of the Government Secretary Of the
Virgin Islands Of the United States. at s.. Thomas, in accoIe-
ance with the provisions in the P.sgulations governing the
registration Of Patents and Trademarks in the Virgin Islands,
approved April Il 1916.
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal Of the Government Of the Vir-
gin Islands of the United States to be affixed at Char
- lotte Amalie, st Thomas, Virgin Islands, this 9th
day of September, ADa 1854
SEAL)
cLAUNcH K.cLAUNCH
Government Secretary for the Virgin Islands
, 1954-11-13
CARD Of THANKS

Miss EuIalie James Broth
ers Family wish to thank all
Friends for their kindness
shown to them with the death
Of their beloved Mother and
Aunt, Unice Viola James.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10
PIMA Flights Register
 Three Speed Records

Pacific Northern Airlines DC-4 Flagliner, with Captain Kellog, Captain Utter and .Stewardess Joyce Hall, estab- lished a new speed record for commercial airlines from An chorage to Kodiak last Tues day when they flew the run in 58 minutes.
 This betters the previous record by 2 minutes, which was set the week before. by Captain Hanson, Captain Stevens and the same Ste wardess, Joyce Hall.
 PIMA set two other records last week. The regular flight from Juneau to Seattle was made in 3 hours and 52 minutes, cutting 1 hour and g minutes off the regular sche- dule. PIMA Flight 4 from An choaage to Juneau set the other speen record, flying the GAO miles nonstop in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10
Max 0. Therkelsen,

! Max 0. Therkelsen, loeas' cab driver was aquitted of charges filed against him by the U. s. Marshall, the eofn plaint being. contributing to- the delinquency of a minor.
 The alleged crime took pfaces on Jan. 13 at Alitak, when the defendent was on a boat trip, to the southern part of thee Island. A jury of twelve were called to hear the case, but were dismissed by the U: S- Commissioner because of the. reluctance of the witnesses to. testify.
 Patricia Farsovitch, seven~ teen year old resident of Ali talk, who was victim of the alleged assault and her mother Anastatia Farsovitch, hoth, testified but gave negative. answers to the States ques- tions, The jury was dismissed and the defendent freed
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10
City May H0Id Special Election

City Manager Bob Snarpf Mayor Jack Hinckel and Ceuns cil members discussed Publiq Works Unit no. 4, at last week'e city council meeting with Alaska Public Works Engineers c. R. Hyde and Charles Truitt.
 The city council adopted the Planning Commissions report on improvements for street$ and harbor facilities. An esag nance is being drawn up foF a specicl election. and will be
 presented to the council for it's first reading on April l2.
 The second reading is sche5:
 duled for April 19. If the council passes the ordinance i the tentative date for the. special municipal election wifi I be set for Tuesday, May IS. This election will be called l to submit a2 per cent sales !, tax proposition and a general, obligation bond issue to the,
 qualified voters of Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10

drencned the first floor rescue teams brought the three victims out. All three were found in the childrens room, Mrs. Richeys body covering the year old infant.
 The origin of the fire is une known. Several theories have been suggested, but which of them is right, will probably never be known.
 Mrs. Richey's body was sent to New Orleans for burial and the two Van Sant children left Thursday, ac- companied by their parents for Birmingham, Ala. for interment.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10
Fire Claims 3 Lives In Kodiak Holocaust

bedroom where the two babies were asleep in their cribs to see if they were covered. She retraced her steps to the bot tom of the stairs and met Mrs. Richey entering the back door. Neither spoke to each other because of former alterations over excessive drinking and Mrs. Stansb erry returned to her room. About 5 minutes later, MT. Stansberry, who was reading and Mrs. Stans- berry sewing heard Mrs. Richey exclaim. "Oh my God the children" The tone of voice used didn't disturb the Stansberrys.
 A few minutes later the Stansberrys smelled smoke and Mir. Stansberry opened their door and found the lower floor well filled with smoke. He returned to their room and carried his wife, who had tainted, to safety through the back door. The babysister was already in the back yard.
 sorgen Fredrickson, owner of the Log Cabin Liquor Store came out of his store, saw the flames and turned in the alarm. The babysitter and the Stansberrys were under the impression that Mrs. Richey had carried the babies to safety,
 Mrs. Van Sant arrived at the scene and tried vainly to enter the building to rescue her infants and up until then it was not known that anyone was in the building.
 The local police and shore patrol then tried to enter the inferno but could get no far ther than inside the living room. As soon as the firemen
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10

Fire swept through a two story log building owned by Harry Landers, and claimed the lives of three victims, last Saturday night at approxl- mately 11::30 pm.
 Those that lost their lives in the fire were: Mrs. Alice Richey, age 29, Sherry Van Sant, age 3 and Michele Van Sant, age l.
 Living in the two story structure were three families. Robert L. Richey and his de- ceased wife Alice, lived in one large room and Ora Stans- berry and his wife Patricia lived in the other large room. The Van Sants occupied the lower floor.
 Van Sant and Richey, both Navy personnel were on duty when the catastropy happened Mrs. Francis Van Sant and Alice Ridhey were helping with the fashion show at the Casino. The Stansberry's s went to the movies and re- turned home at 10:30. They immediately retired to their living quarters on arriving home.
 Mrs. Van Sant had hired a baby sitter to care for her two infant daughters. When the Etansberrys arrived home the babysitter was asleep on the davenport in the front room.
 Shortly after eleven pm Mrs. Richey arrived home in a taxi cab and pounded on the front door which was locked. Mrs. Stansberrys came down. stairs to answer the door and she said, ''Is that you Bob, meaning MT. Richey and re- ceived no answer. Next Mrs. Stansberry went into the
Kodiak mirror., 1954-04-10
Lyle Appointed kPD

Lewis Lyle, a resident of Kodiak for the past five years has been appointed to the position of patrolman which was vacated by the resignation of Mel Argy on the first of April.
 Kyle was born at Lapwai, Idaho, October 20, 1923, being at the present time 3l years of age.
 After serving a hitch in the US Navy during World War Ii, hewas discharged as a Gunners Mate Sc on Nov. 18th 1945. He worked for theNavy at Kodiak as a plumber for Public works from 1850 to 1953at which time he resigned his Civil Service position and went to work for the Pacific Alaska Contractors as a plumber.
 Miss Virginia Foster, gradu- ate of the 1858 Class of Kodiak High School, and now attend ing Linfield College at Me Minnville. Oregon-is a mem- Der of the Schools Acapella Choir of sixty voices.
 The Choir is presently on tour through the Northwest, covering four states, Oregon, , Utah, Wash. and Idaho.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-07

Mrs. Keith Blake, Mrs. Frances
Eanes, c. Bion Sears, Mrs. Frank
S. Love, Mrs. Hugh Nance, Mrs
F. X. Fipps, Mr.. Percy Gore, Mrs
Paul Page. DR.. Waddell, and Rev
p. c. CAN'T.
81 pledge my best efforts and
appeal to the Directors for their
fullest cooperation" said newly
elected president Sanky Robin
son.
Mrs. George Gold gave the an
nual report for the association.
Health education has played an
important part in the program
Working in the schools of the Co
unity and Whiteville City School
unit, both white and colored, has
enabled the Association to reach
many of the families in Columbus
County" reported Mrs. Gold.
Also included in her report was
a note on her attendance at the
Institute for New Workers held
in the Raleigh office last August.
The meeting lasted four days and
included classes on every phase
of tuberculosis control.
Present for the annual meeting
were Miss Lillian Wilson of Ra-
leigh who is the Field Secretary
for the North Carolina Tuberculo-
sis Association and Mrs. Alice
who is Directo of Column
bus County Welfare Department.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-07
Wilmington Church
To Be Host To
MYF Spring Rally

The District Spring Rally, Meth
odist Youth Fellowship. will be
held in the Trinity Methodist
Church Wilmington on Friday,
April 9, Miss Janell White, presi-
dent of the Wilmington District,
announced
DR.. j. L. Stokes, president of
Pfeiffer College, will be the main
Speake.' for the program which
gets underway at $50 p. m. He
will use for his subject playing
BY The Rules
The theme for the meeting will
be "Arising-Christ and YOUTH"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-07

Executive committee members
elected were DIR. w. M. Hoskins
ana D. Frank McGougan of Tabor
City.
DIR. Hoskins was also elected
Representative Director to serve
on the Board Of Directors of North
Carolina tuberculosis Association.
Election of this representative was
based on program qualifications
of the Columbus County Tubercu-
losis Association in their handling
of finances and organization.
The nominating committee re-
ported one year directors as Miss
Mary Floyd, Miss Alice Lowe,
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-04-07
Columbus TB Association
Holds First Annual Meet

Sanky w. Robinson of White
vile was elected president Of the
Columbus County tuberculosis
Association at its first annual
meeting held in Whiteville Tues
day night.
Other officers electing for the
year were L. A. Bruton Of White
vile, vice-president; Miss Ruth
Meares Of Chadbourn, secretary;
Mrs. E. w. Harrison of Whitevilie,
treasurer.
Clyde Wayne of Brunswick was
elected chairman of the 1854
christmas Seal Sale in Columbus
County.
Evening star., 1954-10-08

GIitterng rhinestone necklaces, Brace
lets, pins earrings. Every piece hondset.
Dazzling Iieht-cotchine foeets! Also
coIored rhinestones.
LdnSburqh'S-J Floor
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-20

was christian Alternatives To
Religious Hypocrisy" T h
church attended the evening
services at the Covenant Con-
gregational Church, Rev. Glenn
P. Anderson, Pastor, in Maple
wood. There is a Basic Broth
erhood With Us" was the theme
of Rev. LawSon'S sermon. Mu-
steal selections were rendered
by the Senior Choir. The Youth
Division of the Sunday School
presented a program in OBJ
servance of History Week at
1890 pm, February IA, Mr.. Ell
bert Sneed, Jr., director. A VAL
entine Party was given by the
Five-Fold Club at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Simmons,
February IA. Deacons Elmer
Valentine and Ebert Sneed,
ST., attended the Brotherhood
Breakfast at st. Marks Congre-
gational Church, Boston. Sew
en- members Of the Senior Mis-
Sionary Society, Mrs. Hazel
Hensey, President, attended an
inter-Faith meeting by the Sis
terhood of Tifereth Israel,
Maplewood, February IS. Rabbi
Louis Sigel spoke on Where
Jew and Christian Meet" A
social hour followed. The Pas
tors Aid, Mrs. Minnie Kenney,
President, met at the home of
Mrs. Olive Whitaker, 5 Warren
Avenue, February Is. Mrs.
Clara Pryor and Mrs. Myrtle
Williams are attending the Re-
ligious Education Courses at
the Glendale Methodist Church,
Everett.
February 81 - 1890 am,
"The Peril of Standing for
Nothing" Pastors sermon
theme. 7 PM, The Pastor and
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-02-20

The fellow with more money
than brains has the best sub
stitute invented so far.