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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
RECORDERS OFFICE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Biscayne Ftop. Inc, to:
Everett l.. Horton, ct al, lot No.
48; Carl ]. Henson, ct al, lot No.
At; Robert Collins, ct al, lot No.
II; Eugene V. Mcpherson, ct al,
lot No40; Maurice r. Doty, ct al,
lot No. 38; Richard Eugene Dav-
les, lot No. 118; Thomas G. Rice,
ct al, lot No. II (Merriman's 1st
addition) Jacob E. McPeck, ct al,
lot No. 81; Philip Nichols Roger,
ct al, lot No. Al; Jay Leroy
Wyant, ct al, lot No. "A; VIM. S.
Davies Jr, ct al, lot No. 142;
Floyd Craze Jr., ct al, lot No. 98;
Edwin P. Baer, ct al, lot No. 154;
Jack M. Roberts, ct al, lot No.
153; Robert Francis Irwin, ct al,
lot No. SO; Edward E. Lynch Jr.,
ct al, lot No. $50; Charles G.
Willeford, eft al, lot No. 158;
Frank Wisson, ct al, lot No. 10;
Robert D. Murphy, ct al, lot No.
26; Virgil p Wharton, ct al, lot
No. 80; Earl d. Litchfield, ct al,
lot No. 33; Lee Ratliff, ct al, lot
No. 155; Russell A. Rohn, ct al,
lot No. 1874; Richard f. Alter, ct
al, lot No. 107; Edmund d. Mar
tin, ct al, lot No. 129; Paul w.
.Squires, ct al, lot No. 143; Robt.
II. johnson, ct al, lot No. 14S;
Charles B. Sapp, ct al, lot No.
80; Warren P. Gels, ct al, lot No.
55; Earl Allison, eft al, lot No. 81;
Charles Dan Weber, ct al, lot No.
Sc; Hubert c. Mundy, ct al lot
No. 35; Henry R. Wilson, ct al,
lot No. So; Virgil Minthorn Jr.,
ct al, lot No. 1O8; Ralph N.
Cramer, ct al, lot No. 81; Herbert
II. Fyffe, ct al, lot No. 43:
Charles E. Stephens. ct al, lot No.
50; Albert Z. Schmitt, ct al, lot
No. ~; Clarence A. Carroll, ct al,
lot No. 46.
All in Merrirlan's second addi-
ton, West jefferson, unless noted
otherwise.
Estate of Henry B. Beach. de-
ceased, to Bruce Beach, 1/3).
Mildred Crothers, (1/3), Kathleen
Maddox, (1/3), interest in fee
simple, in tracts of land con-
tanning 1880 acres of land in
Canaan Twp.
Everett Johnson and Margene
Johnson to j. M. McDorman and
Martha B. McDornan, parcel of
land in Union Twp.
Grace D. Wentworth to Madison
South Local Board of Education,
2 tracts of land containing 178.41
acres in Paint Twp.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
BY WILSON HARDER

England saw American aid con-
tinuation leading to embarrassing
situations. Thus slogan Trade,
Not Aid" was coined In cartel
controlled nation without least
idea of free trade.
In current tariff wrecking drive
Administration is supported not
only by England, but also by
few big steel, motor and rubber
firms in u. S. with plants all over
world who would like to food
U. S. with products Of these
plants made by near slave labor.
y
II is impossible to predict bat
ties outcome. Administration
seeks extension of Reciprocal
Trade act giving Administration
power to slash protective tariffs.
This contradicts Section 8, Ar
ticle l of u. s. Constitution
specifically STIMULATING 1t Is ex-
elusive duty of Congress to es-
tablish tariffs.
About 20 years ago Congress
threw away this Constitutional
power. Since then both foods inn
ports and u. S. farm surpluses
have increased.
This Is not a partisan fight.
Many In both parties even ques-
tion legality of Congress signing
away its stipulated Constitutional
powers; some even feel Con-
gressmen who have voted for
Reciprocal Trade act violated
oath to uphold Constitution.
This is a moot technical point,
but a three-administration ex-
perience with Reciprocal Trade
Acts proves following point.
y
The more than 500 members
of Congress. In close contact with
their local economies, are better
equipped to Withstand British
salesmanship than small Admin
istration group whose chief ad-
visors are State Department Sex
perts" far more familiar with
economy of Bengazi, Libya than
that Of Dubuque, Iowa.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Building & Loan
Elects Officers
For Coming Year

The West Jefferson Building
and Loan Company at the annual
reorganization meeting re-elect-
ed the following officers for the
coming year: John Murray, presi-
dent; w. B. Culp, secretary and
treasurer; c. F. Kuehner, vice
president; c. j. Murray, vice
president; VIM. S. Culp, attorney;
Mrs. Mary Wolfe, and Mrs. Ilo
Jackson, assistant secretaries.
The West jefferson Company
has a unique record. Two of its
top officers, each approaching the
century mark in age, are still act
lively engaged in the company's
activities. The president, John
Murray, 81 years of age, has been
a valued member of the board of
directors and president for many
years. c. F. Kuehner, vice presi-
dent, is SO years of age and has
served on the board and as vice
president, also for many, many
years.
w. B. Cup has served as sec.
retary for forty years.
The stockholders of the com.
pany at their annual meeting
January II, reelected w. B. Culr
and c. J. Murray, members of the
board of directors for three yeal
terms, each.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rummell anC
Jody, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ruffinf
and children, Steven and Cindy
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Youman!
and children, Susan and Sherry
of Plain City, were guests at th'
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Min
thorne, Jr., last week.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28


gressmen refusing to open U. S.
for food of cheap products. To
be sure Rep. Dan Reed, (Rep.
N. W who almost single hand
edly stopped drive last session
will never be considered as a
Knight Of the Garter, or even
a Knight Of the Suspender.
n y
All anyone needs do to pene-
trate British "free trade" smoke
screen is secure from Irish Con-
sui list of English import duties
on Irish goods.
England depends on food i'm
ports. Bulk of imports from
across Irish Sea is farm pro-
duce. Yet despite need for Irish
food, England slaps a duty on
Irish imports.
About two years ago Washing
ton tried to give England sur
plus butter for only paying ship
ping charges of 5 cents per
pound. But despite being eager
recipients of billion in u. s. aid
Britain turned offer down. That
was due to fact England has
rigged deal with Denmark TO
take Danish butter at British
controlled prices, and Denmark
takes British made goods. A
food of free American butter
would upset this applicant. So
q National Federation Of Independent Bnsine
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
New Church Gains
Momentum Here

For sometime group of peo-
pie from West jefferson and vic
Unity have been looking into the
possibilities of starting a Luther
an Church. A meeting was held in
early December and it was decid-
ed to hold a Candlelight Service
on Christmas Eve in the West JEFF
ferson High School. One hundred
and four persons attended. Since
then the Grange Hall has been
rented and both Sunday School
and Church services have been
held each Sunday. Rev. Melvin
Oehrtman is serving as Pastor.
Last Friday evening the group
held a family pot-luck supper at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Rebel. After the supper a con-
gregational meeting was conduct
ed and the following were elected
to serve as councilmen for one
year: Malvern Reuter-, Raymond
Shipley, Clare McNutt, William
Emmelhainz, Otto Dietsch, Donald
Rebel and Robert Klise. DR.. c. L.
Linder and Mr. Ted Horst of the
American Lutheran Mission COM
mittee were present in an advis-
ory capacity. s..... .......
An organization meeting of the
council will be held Tuesday,
February 8, and the following
Sunday, February 13, a congrega-
tional meeting will be held after
church.
The attendance AID enthusiasm
has been far greater than antici-
pated and it is hoped a church
building can be erected in the near
future.
People of Lutheran backgrounds
and anyone not affiliated with any
Church are cordially invited to at
tend Sunday School at 9:30 am.
or church services at 1870 am.
each Sunday in the Grange Hall.
The Minthornes entertained Mr..
and Mrs. William Bergandine of
Plain City at dinner Sunday
Mrs. Charles E. Stevens, who
resides at 283 Madison Drive
West, has accepted position with
the Steinmetz Dairy here.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
NATIONAL / VIEWS & NEWS

SURE FOOTED track type
tractor (above) gouges road
through mesa country near
Zion National Park, Utah.
Mesa will be the site of new
military air research track.
(cNS PHoTo)
SURE FOOTED beauty
Mickey Hallett (right) prac.
tices ice skating on artificial
rink, Miami Beach, Fla
Mickey has developed hei
talent almost entirely on this
artificial rink and hopes fol
skating career. (UP PHoTo)
SURE FOOTED deer anc
rabbit (below) share a siesta
at the wild life zoo, Shu.
benacadie, Nova Scotia. The
two pals enjoy taking it easy
at the zoo because ordinarily
they might be lodging hun.
ter's bullets. (UP PHoTo)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Three Speakers
Outline Problem

The West jefferson Parent
Teacher Organization, M on d y
night was presented program OF
great worth at its first meeting of
the year under the able direction
of Mr.. and Mrs. A, D. Cunning
ham, with Mrs. Robert Killeen
and Mrs. Marshall Gibboney, as
co-committee members.
The program on Problems OF
Adolescence" moderated by Mrs.
Cunningham, had three speakers,
each of whom gave an exhaustive
talk on his phase of the problem.
DR.. Eugene Zanger, psychology
conSultant of the Child Guidance
Center at Springfield. Assigned
Planning Home Life to Prevent
Arising of Problems" the speak
er went throughly into the SUBJ
ject. In substance, his talk might
be summed up with the statement,
physiological and Psychological
motivations of early and late ado
lescent boy and girl, were due
largely to their growth and lack
of growth both mentally and ply
sically." This is but very brief
summary of the most detailed lee
ture by Dr. Zanger in which he
dealt with problems of the grow
ing youth.
Reverend Robert Meredith oi
the local Methodist Church, spoke
on Recreation and Re-creatinf
with Reference to Proper Train,
ing for the Early Adolescent
particularly the Ages of II to ID
In training the child properly
Reverend Meredith recommended
that parents accept their respon
sibility with a deep sincerity a
befits those who serve as symbols
to their growing children; tha
proper attention be paid to tn,
many quirks in the attitude to
ward life of the growing child
This too is but very brief par
of the excellent and most helpful
advice given to his audience b.
Reverend Meredith.
The third speaker was Fathe
Thomas Duffy, a professor at 81
Charles of Borromeo Seminary
Columbus, whose topic was 9TH
Dating Problem of Teen-Agers.
Another excellent talk difficult t
give in brief, but one which lef
the audience with much to thin
about. What should be the pat
tern of an adult in order to por
tray the best in his personality t
his child?" One of his Stronges
appeals was for parental after
ton to Spiritual Life. If a parer
} has responsibility, he must hav
confidence in his position as hea
of the house, was an admonitioi
He stressed, among other thing
, cooperation between parents an
school and study of a child's M
ture to get best results for guic
ance; father should assume tn
role of authority and the mothe
that of sympathy in the family
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Globe betro++ers VS..
AII-Stars Apr. 2

Jan. 25 - (SpeciaD - Basket
balls greatest spectacle, the an
nual post season World Series
between the fabulous Harlem
Globetrotters and the College ALL
Americans, will get under way
for the sixth straight year on Sun
day March 27, it was announced
here today. The two teams will
play % games in 21 cities during
this years jaunt, opening in New
York's Madison Square Garden
and closing on April 10th in De-
troit.
Already recognized as one of
the greatest drawing cards in
sports history, this annual event
has established new box office
records in practically every city
in which the two teams have ap-
peared over the past five years.
Playing a total of 95 games dur
ing that span, the Trotters and
the Collie gians have drawn 1,195,-
BAT fans.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
SPORTS
County Tournament To Be
Held In London Hi Gym
Begins Feb. IA, Ends Feb. rs

Final arrangements have been
completed for the Madison County
high school basketball tournament
which will be held at the London
high school gymnasium beginning
Monday, February 14th.
Games will be played on Feb.
ia, Is, 16, II, and 18th. And then
on the following week the tourna-
ment will resume on Monday, Feb
ruary 21st. The next game will be
played following the Monday con-
tests, on Wednesday, Feb. %, and
the finals on Saturday, Feb. 26th.
1t will be a single elimination
tourney again this year, one loss
and out. There will be a champion
and a consolation winner, with
both teams advancing to the dis
trict tournament, one going to
Westerville and the other to Cap
ital University in BeXley.
The four teams having the best
standing in the county league will
be ceded, two in each bracket,
and the drawing for the positions
will be held at the County Super
intendents office at 1000 am. Fri
day, February 18th. Each school
must submit their eligibility list of
IA players and their playing num-
berS at the time Of the drawing.
Before their first game of each
week the school must indicate the
twelve players from this list of u
it expects to use that week. All
rules of the OHSAA will be COM
piled with.
Trophies will be awarded as fol-
lows:
The winner and the runner up
will receive the usual silver tro-
phies, the third place team will be
awarded the tournament basket
ball and a nice trophy will go to
the school which officials feel has
shown the best craftsmanship dur
ing the entire event. There will be
season tickets available for only
the students and teachers of the
county school system Adult ad-
mission for each session will be
75c. Student tickets at the door
will sell for SOC. All evening ses-
sions will begin at 6 pm.
The tournament this season is
expected to draw a record break
ing crowd and the two teams which
are stamped as pre-tourney favor
ties are Mt. Sterling and Plain
City. Plain City at present is the
only team in the county league
which is undefeated. Mt. Sterling
has lost but one game in the cOun-
ty and that was to Plain City
early in the season. The teams in
the county as whole this year
are not thought to be as strong as
they were last year nor will they
be as evenly matched as they have
been in many of the past county
tournaments. However fans well
know that anything can happen, in
a single elimination tourney and it
is not at all impossible that either
of the favorite teams can have an
off night and be knocked out Of
the event at any one of the scs-
sionS.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Madison County,
Court
PROBATE COURT
INHERITANCE TAXES PAID


Received from Faber Biggert,
executor of the estate of Norah
I Biggert, deceased, S716.95; 100
percent to jefferson Corp.
WILLS PRoBATED
Will of Osie A. Thomas, de-
ceased, admitted to probate and
record Jan. II, 1855.
APPOINTMENTS
In the estate of Osie A. Thomas,
deceased, late Of Range Twp,
Frank A. Thomas appointed ex-
ecutor; Isaiah Call, Fred Beau
man, Robert Kaveney, appraisers.
INVENTORIES APPROVED
In the estate of Bessie G.. Jones,
deceased, late of London, inven-
tory of S4,685.77; real estate, ST.
700; personal goods, S1,985. II.
Webb Kulp, William H Riddle,
M. B. Cannon. appraisers, Marian
B. Moseley and Norman K. Jones,
executors.
ACCOUNTS APPROVED
First and final account of Clet-
us Higgins, administrator of the
estate of Thomas F. Higgins, de-
ceased, allowed and confirmed
Jan. 19, 1855.
First and final account of Mat
thew T. Rea, executor of the es-
tate of Earl D. Rea, deceased,
allowed and confirmed Jan. 10,
1855.
LICENSES REQUESTED
Alvin loops, 22, farmer, Rte. /,
London, and Anne Lee Radabaugh,
%, registered nurse, Rte. 2, Mt.
Sterling.
Lewis Thomas Whaley, 58, fill
ing station attendant, West JEFF
ferson, and Hattie Hall, 65, West
jefferson.
Charles z. Roby, 18, laborer
London, and Joyce Ann Snyder,
10, typist. London.
LICENSES GRANTED
Clyde Willis Bullock and Ros-
uIyH IL. AolIlliICIIlOIi.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
DIVORCE ASKED
Gloria Garner, an infant, by
Patricia Dowler, her next friend,
Plain City, VS.. Willis Garner, Rte.
3, London. Extreme cruelty and
gross neglect of duty charged.
Plaintiff requests restoration of
maiden name of Gloria Dowler.
No minor children.
Martha K. Browning, London,
VS.. Clarence S. Browning, Cleve-
land Gross ne glect of duty
charged, custody of one minor
child asked by plaintiff.
DIVORCE GRANTED
Maudie Reeves, Rte. /, West
Jefferson, VS.. James d. Reeves,
Rte. l, Oldham Road, West JEFF
fersonr Plaintiff granted divorce
on grounds of extreme cruelty,
custody of seven minor children,
and support. Defendant granted
visiting rights
Kaneida Winslow, London, VS..
Robert WinsloW, London Plain
tiff granted divorce on grounds
of extreme cruelty, custody of 3
minor children and support De-
fendant granted visiting rights.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28

The names of the tournament Of
ficialS have not been announced as
yet, but it is understood that two
or more of them will be whistle
tooters who have worked in the
Madison County tournament in
past years.
George Robinson, superintendent
of the Jonathan Alder school dis
trict is the head of the county ath-
letic committee in charge of the
annual event.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
WEST JEFFERSON NEWS
P.T.0. Has Program Monday
At Years First Meeting

A panel discussion between the
three speakers followed while
their audience presented questions
written and from the floor that
were given expert retort from the
guest speakers.
"A meeting long to be remem-
bered and one not soon excelled
for quality of its content" was
the opinion of those fortunate
enough to hear the speakers.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Thomas Hanrahan De-
ceased Roger Thomas Sharp, ISL So.
Light St, Springfield, Ohio has been
duly appointed and qualified as EX-
ocutor Of the Estate Of Thomas
taurahan late Of Madison County,
Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 25th day of January
AID. 1855. Number 12.309 Docket q
Page 103 Maurice E. Beathard, Pro-
bate Judge Of said County
Ian 2S Feb II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
e]I[]3|;;

Let George Do 1t" has long
appeared prevailing philosophy
at 10 Downing Street, London.
Fight In current Congress over
wrecking U. S. tariff protection
for independent American busi-
ness. labor and agriculture got
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
OES To Honor All
Former Officers

West Jefferson Chapter, Order
of the Eastern. Star, will honor
all members of the organization,
who through the years have serv-
cd as Star Point officers, at the
meeting Tuesday evening, Febru-
airy |.
Mrs. John Pasicka is worthy
matron of the chapter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Team Shows Great
Improvement In
Crucial Contest

Plain City Scotties took over I'M
disputed first place in the Madi-
son county basketball league last
Friday night by virtue of their 70
to 50 victory over Fairfield. The
game which was expected to de-
Velop into a close hard fought af-
fair turned out to be all one sided
with the local team flashing the
best form they have shown to date
this season.
Fairfield came to Plain City
boasting an undefeated record in
the county league, having four
wins and no losses. Many fans
throughout the county thought
that the Lilly Chapel lads would
pull a big upset by handing Plain
City their first set back in the
league. However this was far from
the facts of the case for the local
q!Iintette outclassed them in all de-
Iartments of the game.
Plain City hoped off to a quick
lead after Fairfield had scored the
first basket of the game and at
the end of the first quarter Fair
field had scored but six points,
two of which were made at the
free throw line. The Scotties con-
t,nued to pile up the points and
they were out ahead 81 to Is at
half time.
Fairfield fans at half time hoped
that their boys would stage a
come back during the second half
of the contest, but this was far
from what really happened. The
Plain City boys came back strong
er than ever. and continued to
score almost at will and had
stretched their lead to 26 points
with the score being SIS to DO at
the end of the third period. In the
fourth quarter the Scotties let
down a bit and coasted t. victory
scoring 13 points to the opponents
-.
During the first three quarters
the Flair City team displayed
such 9 iighv 5efensc that the op-
position seemed to be completely
haffIed and actually the visiting
players got very few good oppor-
tunities to get their shots off.
BankboardS on both ends of the
court were controlled by the Scot
ties, with Freeman, Williams and
F'raVel repeatedly getting the re-
bounds. The close guarding of
Maynard and Miller and their
fine floor play left but little to be
desired. The whole team figured
heavily in the scoring with four
players racking up IA or more
points. Maynard was high with 10,
F'ravel had 18, Williams II and
Miller IA. 1t definitely was a team
victory and it proved our predict
ion Of several months back when
we stated that the team would be
q tough aggregation by tOafna-
ment time.
For Fairfield. Casio was high
with Is points and the Peterson
brothers had 10 points each They
counted Is points from the foul
route out of 25 attempts at the
basket while Plain City made Is
cut of 81 shots from the free throw
line. The local players tossed in
- field goals to their opponents
18.
Plain City Reserves also had a
rather easy time while coasting to
a 81 to 29 victory Fairfield Re-
serves scored but II points in the
entire first half of the game.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Scotties Beat Fairfield To Take
Over First Place In County League

This Friday night January 28th,
Plain City will travel to Midway
to play their last scheduled game
away from home this season.
Tuesday evening February 1st.
London will come here and this
should be a very interesting game.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28

big push about
two years ago
when Downing
Street coined d
slogan Trade,
not Aid"
y y 4
All kinds and
titles of Eng
lish officials de-
plore material
istic crassness
= ~ Q T~
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-01-28
Soil And Foods
Mean COttontails

Columbus, Ohio - Good cotton
tail rabbit production is depend
ent upon fertile soil plus proper
food requirements. These are the
findings Of the game section, Ohio
Devision of Wildlife, following in
vestigation of factors limiting cot
tontail rabbit production in east
ern Ohio.
Project leader, Floyd B. Chap
man, says 1T is obvious that the
cOttOntail rabbit is showing a
continuous decrease from year to
year in many large areas of east
ern Ohio even though soil-conser-
vation-farming might be expected
to create even more favorable rab-
bit environment"
In an effort to determine the
reasons for the rabbit decline in
parts of eastern Ohio and to rec
ommend practical management
techniques, a comprehensive study
of the problem has been carried
out during the past year on the
Woodbury. Wildlife Area in Co.
shocton County.
Following are some of the more
important findings as a result of
the study.
Up to 18 young rabbits per acre
can be produced within enclosures.
but otherwise under natural con-
ditions. High rabbit production
was achieved in spite of critical
deficiencies of potassium and phos-
phorus in the soil and, in spite Of
an organic matter level of only
IL per cent. Even soils with pFI
of So were very productive of
rabbits, providing remnants of tim
Othy, orchard grass and bluegrass
were present. Poor soils of PHI
50 or less, Vegetated with broom
sedgc and poverty-grass were un-
productive or very poorly product
i've of rabbits.
SURPRISED THIEVES
Coral Hills, Md. - Surprised
store employees, reporting back to
the store to put up Christmas dec
orations, surprised safecrackers at
their work. Police, called to the
store, said the side of the safe and
the tip Of an acetylene torch were
too hot to handle when the employ
es walked in, but none saw the
escaping thieves. An estimated 81
200 in the safe was untouched.