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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
SummerfieId Baseball!
Idol Taken By Death

Harold Wayne (Lefty) Dowell,
60, native of the Summerfield
community and a baseball star of
great prominence Immediately
following World War l, died at
his home in GAINESVILLE, Satur-
day, following a short illness.
Mr.. DoWeu rose to fame in the
baseball world Immediately after
the first World War and at one
time pitched for the Mark Greys.
He and his brother, Dwight,
formed what was probably the
best known battery in. GAINESVILLE
when semi-professional baseball
was in its hey-day.
A son of Emmett and Martha
Lashley Dowell, he was born
and reared in Summerfield.
Funeral services were held on
Tusday afternoon at 100 o'clock
from the Nader funeral home,
GAINESVILLE and interment made
there.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
Archer S Ridge

ARCHER'S RIDGE - Miss
Pauline Wickham, patient at
Cambridge hospital, spent
Xmas with her son, Larry and
Matte Wickham. Her condition
is slowly improving.
Dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edsel Reed on Christmas were
Matte Wickham and daughter,
Pauline and son, Larry Wick
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zedrick Clark
and son, Billy, were callers at
the home of Matte Wickham and
Pauline Wickham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gooden
and son, Harry spent Friday af-
ternoon with Bertha Lahue and
son, Ronnie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Blaney and
son, Robert Allan of GAINESVILLE
and daughter, Helen spent Xmas
with Bertha Lahue and son,
Ronnie and all enjoyed turkey
dinner with all the trimmings,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

CUMBERLAND - The SEN
ior class of the high school will
sponsor a New Years Eve Half
and Half dance on Dec. 81 from
9 p. m. to 1890. Refreshments
will be sold. Music will be furn-
ished by the Rhythm Ramblers.
Admission so cents. Come one,
come all.
Birthday Party
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Snyder
entertained with birthday
party on Dec. IA in honor of
their daughter, Carol Ann. The
honored one received many love
ly gifts and dainty refreshments
was served. Those present were:
Dolores Palmer, Susan Corbett,
Betty 10 Malvin, Anna Lee
Strong, David Frisbee, Charlotte
Huff, Susan Davis, Joyce Ward
Barbara Burt, Sara Lou Martin,
Eldon Martin, Mr.. and Mrs
James Brown, ReEa and Kathy
Brown, Howard Wheeler, Harry,
Donald and Kenny Wells, Char
les, James, Jerry and Wanda
Snyder.
Lodge To Meet
Cumberland Rebekah Lodge
will meet on Monday evening
Jan. 3rd following the business
meeting there will be installa-
ton of officers.
Church Meeting
The W.S.C.S. of the Methodist
church will meet on Tuesday
evening, Jan, 4th at the church
with vice president, Hazel Scott
in charge. The devotionals and
program will be prepared by
Hazel Shuster and refreshments
served by Betty Lyons, Lena
Shaw, Erma Mann, Gertrude and
Edna Harper.
Personals
Hazel Scott, assisted by her
nephew, Tommy Lee Scott, en-
tertained with a family dinner
on Christmas day. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank La
Sauer and daughter of Alexan-
dria, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Scott
of GAINESVILLE, Mr.. and Mrs. Fos-
ter Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. James Scott
and daughter.
Miss Olta Gregg is visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clap
per at Mt. Hope, w. Va.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT

Shirley McGinnis, 18, of Cleve-
land, was involved in an accident
near Ava early Friday evening.
She was taken to the office of
DR.. D. E. Imhoff and from there
she was taken to Guernsey Me
mortal hospital, Cambridge, suf-
fering from shock. The trip was
made in the McVay ambulance.
She was dismissed Saturday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

a few points throughout most
of the game, but rallied to knot
the score at 62-all in the fourth
period.
The lead changed hands sew
eral times in the closing minutes
before Jackson pulled ahead to
win by seven points.
Gerald Snode tailed 18 points
for the losers, while Clayton
Perkins and Larry Bates regist-
cred 13 each. Joe Clark hit for
II to complete the double fig
1lrAc
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
STRICKEN ILL

Mr.. and Mrs. William Perry
of Cleveland, were stricken i'll
with acute food poisoning Sun
day evening while travelling in
Noble county and were admit
ted to Guernsey Memorial hospi-
tai, Cambridge. Mrs. Perry was
dismissed on Monday but Mr..
Perry remains in a serious con-
dition.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
Officials: Heibel and Stewart

In the opening round on Mon
day night, Sarahsville edged out
Deavertown 74-72 in game
which was close throughout.
Both teams, undefeated and
sporting identical records, are
league leaders in their respective
counties of Noble and Morgan.
The Red Devils were outscor-
ed 1926 from the field but
cashed in at the free throw line
to win on fouls.
Clayton Perkins tossed in %
points, Mel Davis "A, Gerald
Snode II and Bill Bond IL to
pace the winners.
In the final game, McConnels-
vile was dumped by Jackson
Trimble of Athens county 74-57
after a close first half.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
MARRIAGE PERMITS

TWO marriage permits were
issued last weekend by Judge
w. Vernon Archer. They includ-
ed: Charles P. Crimer, Colum-
bus, construction worker and
Frances Spoerl, SOP Cumberland
street, domestic; Dean Eldon
Woodford, Caldwell route 3 and
Hopa Lucille McAuley, Caldwell
route 3.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. L. Nice of
Portsmouth and Beth Eislestine
off &thens, were holiday guests
alto ge home of Mrs. Madge Fer
guson and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hazard of Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
VISIT REST HOME

Members Of Caldwell W. c.
T. U. visited at the Lowe Rest
Home in ReinersviIle Monday
afternoon and presented the pa
tients with a gift of fruit. The
ladies presented a brief pro-
gram consisting of carol sing
ing and prayer.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
Joe Brannon, phiIo Ace, pating hvL Scorers
With 33-poini AVERAGE In six Contests

With only six played l6game schedule Joe Brannon
of Philo leading the individual the MVL with 1913
points in of 33 In second
Holmes with followed
of New Lexington with ia Al Zmmer Dresden with 10 and
MerNZin Tilton of Caldwell
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
Mike varhOIa Leads Noble County
SCORING Race With 33-poini AVERAGE

With the Noble county basketball mark
statistics reveal that Mike Vahola of Belle Valley leading
scoring with 99 points 33pont average
In second place is Gary Davis of Dexter City 53
Lallathn of Harrietsvile is third with l5O
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

County Agent Floyd Hender-
son and family visited the week
end and Monday with friends in
Columbus.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
Sarahsville Bows To Jatkson-Tri
In Finals OF Holiday Tourney 74-67

Inc Inc SarahsVie Red Devils staged nip-and tuck battle
flpe before going down to defeat
he hWanas holiday McConnelsve on Tuesday
llght In the preliminary the Big Reds edged Deaver-
o" o the Morgan county league 6462
aaIahsv!e traed the undefeaed Athens
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

Miss Annie GOffery of Cuya-
hoga Falls, spent Sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Schneeberger Of Dexter City.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
MVL RESERVES
GAMES THIS WEEK
Tuesday, January 4

Crooksville at Dresden
New Lex at New Concord
Glouster at Roseville
NJ & M at Philo
Caldwell (open)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

Pictured above is Bobby Nc
Cormick of Chicago, Ill, who
with his parents is enjoying him
self at Miami Beach, Florida. He
is the grandson of Mrs. c.
Novels of Barberton, the form
er Ora Axtell of Caldwell. He
observed his 18th birthday on
Dec. |.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

Larry Doan Charles Doan, all smiles
when declared the bicycle Raton
Rexal store in Caldwell Running close second to Doan
Terry Lan of Mr. Mrs Oron Lantz of Caldwell Other
McDt Tarleton
David Thomas Heddeson Robbie Dan
Charlotte Buckley daughter of Mr. Mrs D. Buckley
the winner for the girls bicycle Other girl Cher
Hyse Marsha Radcl Patty Robey Carolyn Galombardo Kay
Davis, Joyce Haga, Mary Badgley
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30
m
F. AA%
nsf1 ~ ~ W.
NEWS
NOBLE COUNTY LEAGUE
GAMES THIS WEEK

Lewisville at Sarahsville
Lower Salem at Harriettsville
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-30

Officials: Heldman and Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-01

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ATTENTION. Preparations Bfold etc.
Jewey Watches subject under Federal
Internal Revenue April l., 1854
Evening star., 1954-12-19
Crash Kills 4 College Men
Driving Home for Holiday
BY IN. A.sosie,.s Pres.

CHRISMAN, H.. Dec. Is. -
Four holiday-bound college stu
dents were killed and a fifth hos
pitalized early today when their
car crashed into the rear Of q
stopped cattle truck near Chris
man.
The students, who attended
schools in Kirksville. Mo-. were
headed for Christmas vacations
in New York and Pennsylvania.
Police identified the dead as
Herbert A. Haffner. Is, driver of
the car, of West Catasauqua,
Pa: Melvin RabinowitZ, 81,
Woodmere, Long Island. N. Y;
Howard Brodsky, 80. Brooklyn.
N. Y. and Constantine Mavra-
ganis, 10. Of Thesaloniki, Greece.
Louis Hamada, 26, of Beirut.
Lebanon, was injured and is hos
pitalized in nearby Paris, III,
suffering from cerebral concus-
sion and cuts.
Evening star., 1954-12-19

son, Democrat, Of Georgia, who
win be chairman Of the House
Armed Services Committee. and
Senator Russell, Democrat. OF
Georgia, in line to head the COM
parable Senate committee. Both
said they wanted to wait until
the Pentagon's program is pre-
sented formally.
Senator Byrd. who is con-
stantly striving for a balanced
Federal budget. expressed inter-
est in the prospect Of reducing
the number of men on active
duty in the Army. Navy and Air
Force as the standby reserve
units are built up. Oficials have
indicated that If the new train
ing and reserve plan is adopted
the regular armed forces could
be reduced by 100000 to a
strength Of 81 million over a
four-year period.
Mr.. vinson, while not ready to
express an opinion on the PEN
tagon plan. promised that it
would be taken up for considera-
ton by the House Committee
promptly when it is presented to
the January session Of Congress.
Evening star., 1954-12-19

transportation for the area. he
said.
Mr. Norton has held his post
with the planning group since
l94l. For two years before that
time, he lived in Washington
while serving as principal attor-
ney to the National Resources
Planning Board.
| Mr.. Norton said he thought
his residence here gave him
some idea of the problems" In
Washington and that has be-
come aware Of others through
his membership in planning
groups. ~.
He also said that as IAN ex-
resident of Washington I am
certainly interested in residents
having something to do with the
planning of their city"
A vice president of the Amer
ican Institute OF Planners, Mr..
Norton also is a board member
of the American Planning and
Civic Association and a past
board member of the American
Society of Planning Officials. He
also is chairman of the Borough
Planning Board in his home town
of Princeton.
The White House, announcing
the two appointments yesterday,
said both appointees were Re-
publicans. Mr.. Norton said he
didn't object, but that he pre-
| ferred to say I'm an Independ-
| ent."
Evening star., 1954-12-19
Conuress Leaders c Coutious
On Military Monpower Plan

basic training plan as more ad-
vantageous than waiting for a
two-year draft call.
When the present draft law
was being written in the spring
of 1851, a somewhat similar plan
for making a~start toward uni
versal military training was un-
der consideration. The idea at
that time was to let 18-year-olds
take six months of basic training
and then enter the National
Guard or a reserve army COM
ponent for 7la years.
That Congress even wrote the
outline of such a plan into the
current law. but tied to it several
strings which has kept it from
actually going into effect.
The 1851 law created another
commission to give the proposal
further study. and also stipulated
that when the commission re-
ported. Congress still would have
Evening star., 1954-12-19

I to enact follow-up legislation,
which has never been passed.
No Penalty Provision.
Faced with the necessity OF
extending the draft law again in
1855, the new Congress will have
another chance to consider a
gradual switch-over from
lengthy draft service to a plan
that would build up more ade-
quate standby reserves follow
ing a shorter period Of training.
| One of the weaknesses in the
present reserve setup lies in the
| fact that, while draftees now are
expected to participate In a re-
serve program for six additional
years, the law contains no penal
ties for those who ignore the
reserve obligation. Under the
new plan reservists who fail to
participate will lose veterans
benefits and be given discharge
other than honorable.
The two men who will have
charge of the military manpower
problem in Congress withheld
comment yesterday.
They are Representative Vim
Evening star., 1954-12-19
By J. A. o'Leory

| Unanswered questions on Just
how the Pentagon's new man
power proposals would be ap-
piled to the Nations young men
are plaguing legislators as they
take their first cautious looks
at the program.
They want to know particu-
larry how the services plan to
select the 100000 youths who
would be permitted to volunteer
annually for six months Of train
ing instead Of being drafted for
/ two years.
| Senator Byrd, Democrat. Of
| Virginia, a member Of the Armed
Services Committee. said "the
principle is slright" but working
| out details to make the plan
equitable may be difficult.
Expressing the belief that ex-
tended hearings will be neces-
sary, Senator Byrd said it seemed
to him that the opportunity to
volunteer. for only six months Of
training would have to be spread
across the country through a
system Of city or county quotas.
Wants to Find Out More.
Representative Kilday, Demo-
crat, of Texas a high-ranking
member O1 the House Armed
Services Committee, said he.
too, wants 70 find out more about
how manpowel officials propose
to operate the dual system of
draft and voluntary training SIM
ultaneously before finally max
ing up his mind.
II am not foreclosing my mind
on the subject. said Mr.. Kilday,
but I know from experience
with the subject that it is most
difficult, If not impossible, to
pass or operate two different
formulas at the same time"
The plan is designed to build
up a stronger reserve force. ready
for prompt call to duty in time
of emergency, coupled with a
gradual reduction, in the stand
ing army.
Too Many May Volunteer.
The youths who exercise the
option of volunteering for six
months of training before they
are reached In the draft call
would have an obligation as re-
serves for the ensuing 9i2 years.
The other young men who are
drafted for two years would in
cur a reserve obligation for the
next six years.
Youths may begin volunteering
for the reserve program at II.
They still be eligible at 10 years.
However. they must register for
the draft at 18.
The cause for concern aniong
some legislators is that. out of
the pool Of 850.000 who became
Is each year there would be more
than 100000 anxious to avail
themselves Of the month
Evening star., 1954-12-18
District and New Jersey Men
Named to DC. Planning Unit
Ex-Bourd Of Trude
Head and Princeton
Lawyer Appointed
Ry Georne Reyeridae

President Eisenhower today
appointed Claude w. Owen, for
mer president of the Washing
ton Board of Trade, and c. Nc
Kim Norton, a. Princeton On. j.
lawyer, as new members of the
National Capital Planning Com
mission.
The appointment of two mem
bers came as a surprise, since
only one vacancy exists at the
moment on the 12-member
commission. But the dual ap-
pointment settles for the time
being an argument between
District and Federal officials
over whether a local man or
an outsider should serve on the
planning body. The makeup Of
the commission remains un-
changed in this respect.
Second Vacancy Due.
Mr.. Norton the non-District
resident, viii take office immedi-
ately to fill a vacancy caused
last April 80 by expiration of
the term of Frederick Bigger of
Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Over will take office next
Evening star., 1954-12-18
Woman Fleeing Blaze
Dies in Fiye-Story Leap
BY the Assoeiofed Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 49,
Screaming in terror, a woman
jumped to her death early today
from flame-filled room on the
fifth floor of the Biltmore Hotel.
II heard her scream and
looked up." said a witness. "She
hesitated on the ledge a minute
and evidently became too hot. so
she jumped"
Police said the woman had
been tentatively identified as
Doris L. Marks, "a, address un-
known. The room was regis
tered in the name of "Mr. and
Mrs. John c. Steel of Norfolk,
Va"
Firemen confined the blaze to
the vicinity of the room. Sam
Simons, 48, of Brooklyn. N. Y,
and B. F. Wolfe of Windsor, Pa,
were carried down ladders to
safety. Mr.. Simons suffered
smoke exhaustion and was cut
by flying glass.
About rs other guests fed the
hotel.
Evening star., 1954-12-18
President Voices Opposition
ToNeutrdlism in Cold War
Seeks Support of Nations Not Tokine Sides
In Free Worlds Dispute With Communism

Communist conflict. the Presi-
dent laid down two other points
of his policy quite firmly:
/. The United States will con-
tinue to demonstrate respect
for the right of self-decision by
these neutrals."
2. The United States will try
to build understanding and SYM
pathy with them on the common
basis that neutralists and Amer
leans alike 'hate aggression and
condemn wars for conquest
Talking as much to the Com
munist rulers as to the commu-
nifty gathering. the President
said the world is large enough
and the skills of man great
enough to house mankind in
peace. This knowledge can be
the fruitful beginning of pros
porous life together" he said, but
added:
"Let no man think that we
want peace at any price; that
we shall forsake principle in re-
signed tolerance of obvious evil:
that We may pawn our honor
for transitory concession.
In expressing grave doubt"
about neutralism. the President
did not lay down a firm policy
or present a settled decision on
his part. But the words of the
President provide the raw mate
rial Of official thinking and
policy making for American dip
lomats all over the world.
Evening star., 1954-12-18
Hurled Through Window,
Pedestrian Is Fatally Hurt

A pedestrian died today after
he was struck by a car and
hurled through a plate glass win
dow in the TOO block of Ninth
street NV, police reported.
Two other pedestrians were
hurt when they were hit by cars
at separate points in the city.
Cyrus Jay Chinn, So, of 934 I
street NV. died in Emergency
Hospital of injuries suffered
when he was struck and thrown
through a window at MODERN
Electric Supply Co., 744 Ninth
street NV, last night.
Police said truck driven by
John N. Deoudes, 81, of the 200
block of Hamilton street NV,
rammed the rear of a cab driven
by Precious Garrett, so. colored,
of the 1400 block of West Vir-
ginia avenue NE.
The impact forced the cab onto
the sidewalk, where it'struck Mr..
Chinn. Mr.. Deoudes was charged
with following too closely and
Mr.. Garrett was charged with
failing to give hand signal.
The death was the 56th in
traffic this year, compared with
81 at the same time last year.
Police today captured a hit
and-run suspect for questioning
in a pedestrian accident involving
Mrs. Clara Button, 10, a cousin
Evening star., 1954-12-18
IA Germans Die, 81 Hurt
When Trains Collide
by the Assoeioied Press

DORTMUND, Germany, Dec.
18.-Fourteen Germans were
killed and 81 injured today when
two trains, one a special carry
ing 500 school children home for
Christmas, collided in predawn
darkness near Dortmund's main
railway station.
None of the children were
killed but three were slightly
injured.
Rescuers probed through the
wreckage OF the regular train
by light of torches and search
lights to recover bodies and lead
survivors to safety. Cutting
torches were used to free some
victims.
Several hours after the crash
the holiday special continued its
trip to Dusseldorf. The chill
dren were en- route to their
homes from school on the North
Sea Island of Sylt.
Rail officials said the other
train was jampacked. The spe-
cial rammed into it, ripping open
one Of the cars.
Evening star., 1954-12-18
By the Associoted Press

The Eisenhower adminiStra-
ton apparently is close to adopt
ing a policy of respectful oppo-
sition to neutralism in the cold
war.
President Eisenhower himself
laid down the line in a section
of the message he delivered last
night as he lighted Washington's
community Christmas tree.
Radio and television carried his
remarks to the Nation, and the
Voice of America repeated them
in overseas broadcasts.
His statement was a challeng-
ing bid to individuals or nations
all over the world who believe
that it is possible and desirable
to support neither side in the
struggle between the free world
and communism.
"The times are so critical and
the differences between these
world systems so VITAL" the
President said. that grave doubt
is cast on the validity of neutral
istic argument"
That sentence was inserted
and several others were edited
to make it fit after the speech
text had been released in ad-
vance of it's delivery.
While thus questioning the
basic beliefs Of those who. like
India's Prime Minister Nehru
hold themselves aloof from the
Evening star., 1954-12-18
Greek Home Town Likes Mike;
Returning Yonk Elected Mayor

Election day came and Mike
locked himself up in his house.
not wanting any part of the
electioneering. But when they
counted the votes that night
there had been a total Of 2,147
cast. Mike got 2.145. Two citi-
zens who voted against Mike
came around and explained
they were illiterate and did not
know they were voting against
him.
Pleased and honored, Mike
referred the mayoralty question
to the United States Consulate
in Athens.
The Consulate said today it
has informed Mike that under
the Constitution he would lose
him citizenship by accepting the
post. Mike reluctantly started
packing in preparation for his
return to Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1954-12-18

Of Senator j. Glenn Beall, Re-
publican. of Maryland.
Mrs. Buxton was struck by a
hit-and-run driver as she crossed
the street last night in front
of her home at 618 Nineteenth
street NV. police said. She
was in serious condition at
Emergency Hospital today with
pelvis injuries and injuries to
the right leg and head.
The suspect, Ralph T. Will
liams. 36. of Fairfax Station. Va,
was traced through a license
number. police said. He was
stopped on Memorial Bridge by
Park Police Pvts. X. A. Becker
and r. F. Dougherty.
1t. Albert D. Nicholson Of the
Accident Investigation Unit, said
Williams will be charged with
leaving the scene of an accident.
In the third accident Mrs.
Cora Murray. 81, of 8121 CO.
lumbia pike, Falls Church, Va,
employed at the Medical Bu-
reau. was struck by a tow truck
as she crossed Connecticut ave-
nue. NV. near the Zoo entrance,
police said.
Police identified the driver
of the truck as James Rayner,
81. colored. of the 100 block
of Independence avenue Sc.
Mrs Murray was in undeter-
mined condition in Garfield Hos
pital.