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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Three Supervisors
E|e(ted Al Meetinq
Soil Conservotionists
Heor Interesting ToIk

The Noble Soil Conservation
District held their annual meet
ing ON Tuesday evening in the
Caldwell high school gymnasium
with an attendance of over 100
people, according to Frank Cal
vim, farm planner.
An election of supervisors was
held with Franz McNutt in
charge. Elected to fill three vac
ancies on the board were H. R.
Blackburn of Brookfield town.
ship. Virgil Moore of Noble
township and Floyd Miller, of
Elk township.
The program began with an
excellent movie entitled "Clouds
Over Ohio" produced by the
Standard Oil Company of Ohio,
and ended with an inspiring talk
by Rev. G. l.. Harrison, present
chaplin of the Boys Industrial
School of Lancaster. He develop
ed the subject of conservation
as a way of life and as view
point of good farmers to think
of the use of land as a steward
ship and as an obligation they
have in serving their God as
well as themselves.
H. r. Blackburn served as
Master of Ceremonies for the
meeting and Floyd Henderson
led in group singing. Luther
Schramm of Elk township pre-
sented a summary of events for
1855.
The Soil Conservation Techni-
clans serviced 1873 ACP referrals
during the year in Noble county.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Candidates Seeking
Office Must File By
Wednesday, Feb. 8
UnusuoI Activity
Concentrated On
Commissioners Race

The political interest in Noble
county is picking UP in this COM
munity and already several
candidates have indicated they
will declare their candidacy soon
for the 1856 general election.
Glenn Dutton, chairman of the
board of elections, said that all
declaration of candidacy and
petitions shall be filed before
400 p. m., on Wednesday, Feb. g..
On Feb. l3, the declaration of
candidacy petitions will be open
for public inspection until 400
p. m. on this date.
Feb. 13 is the deadline for the
Withdrawing of any petition by
a candidate, Clerk Harry G..
Richcreek of the local board
said.
Primary election ballots must
be ready for armed service and
civilian absent voters on March
8.
From early indications on the
political scene, the most activity
is being centered around the
race for two commissioners or
the county ticket. 1t is expected
that at least four or five will
declare their candidacy on the
Republican ticket and at least
two on the Democratic side OF
the ledger.
The democrats feel that 1856
is their year in the commission
er's race and they are going to
concentrate every effort to win
at least one if not both of these
posts.
1t is expected that immedi'
ately after the holidays, the an.
nouncements of candidates fol
the various offices will be pub.
1icly announced.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Harry Watson
Cited By State
Veterinarian
Y eteFI Fldn
Dr.. James Hay
Files Charges
In Unusual Case

Harry G.. Watson entered
plea of not guilty Wednesday
morning at IL o'clock when he
appeared before Judge Clark
Hurrel in Cambridge court on a
charge of noncompliance with
the state veterinarians orders in
vaccination of cattle.
He asked for a jury trial and
it will be held in Cambridge
either the first or third week
in January, 1856, Judge Hurrel
said. Watson was represented in
municipal court by Atty. John
Charles Sheppard. He was releas-
ed under bond.
A former Mt. Ephraim
cattle farmer but now of
Byesville, has been accused
of interfering in tests of
cattle the State Department
of Agriculture believes are
diseased.
An affidavit was filed Thurs
day in the Cambridge Municipal
court against Harry G.. Watson,
of Byesville, who until recently
owned, and operated purebred
cattle farm in the Mt. Ephraim
community.
The affidavit was signed by
DR.. David A. Hill. veterinarian
in charge of brucellosis (bangs
disease) control in the division
of animal industry of the Agri-
cultural department.
Watson sold all his cattle at 9
dispersal sale held last Oct. 25
The charge arose out of alleged
irregularities in the results o1
brucellosis tests made in prep.
aration for the sale.
DR.. James Hay, state veterin-
arian and Hills chief, said tests
of the cattle made Sept. q
turned up II with disease anc
eight suspected cases.
Watson had the cattle re-testeo
before the sale and according tc
reports he received from his
veterinarian, no diseased animals
| were found.
DR.. Hay said the state viii
attempt to prove that cattle test
ed by Watson differed from those
tested by the state.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Personnel Change
Made Al CGB Plant
Chorles Meek Named
To Replace IA. Harmon

Charles c. Meek has been
transferred from Cleveland to
the Caldwell plant of the Cleve-
land Graphite Bronze company,
according to an announcement
made today by Willard Brown,
CGB president.
Mr.. Meek will be supervisor
of the division of plant control
Ter and assumed his new duties
this week.
He will fill the vacancy created
when Mike Harmon, of Cam
bridge, was sent to the main
plant in Cleveland.
The new plant controller is a
native of Dover but has spent
the past seven years in Cleve-
land. He graduated from Fenton
college, Cleveland.
He and Mrs. Meek will reside
in the home on USR 81, recently
vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Wood, who have rented the
Harold Hatcher property on
Bronze Heights.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

COW herd of Holstein This
herd rated top honors in milk
production per cow with an
average of 816 pounds.
The Linden Farm with a 20
COW herd of Holsteins was
second in milk produced per
cow with an average of TAO
pounds each.
In the seven herds on official
test there were a total of 156
cows. Of this number 43 pro-
duced more than 40 pounds of
fat and % produced more than
1000 pounds Of milk.
High honor for individual cow
production were awarded to
; Lewis Davidson's holstein cow
called Brenda. She produced
1880 pounds of milk and 70
pounds of fat. His COW, Zola, was
second high in milk production
with record of 1920 pounds OF
| milk and 62 pounds of fat.
A. U. Hurst and Son have g
Guernsey cow Baby Ann
which produced IS pounds of fat
| and was second high for the
county.
There were also three herds
doing owner-sampler testing ir
November. M
| At the annual meeting of the
Noble county Dairy Service Co
op on January 4th trophy viii
be awarded to dairy herds show
ing highest milk and butterfa,
production per COW in 1855.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
p. R. Blake Sets Record
As School Bus Driver

p. R. Blake, who has been
serving as mayor of Dexter
City for a number of years,
has also achieved another re-
cord in a completely different
field that would be hard to
beat.
Mr.. Blake has been driving
a school bus for the Dexter
City village schools for the
past 35 years and during that
time he has driven enough
miles equivalent to Is times
around the world.
When he first started, Mr..
Blake had route of II miles
to drive but since the trend of
consolidation, he will now
average approximately 80
miles per day.
All of this without a serious
accident, too, his many friends
will hasten to point out.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

Arnold, Friday.
At the same time adequate
subsidies are being provided
by the state to needy areas
where counties pay in less in
taxes to the state treasury than
they receive in the form of aid,
the study disclosed.
Counties in the latter category
numbered 81 in the l953-1954
fiscal year, according to the sur
vey. This is seven less than in
195l-l952 fiscal year when 38
counties received more aid from
the state than taxes they paid in,
and nine less than in the 1947-
l948 fiscal year.
This means that of SO Ohio
counties, 81 pay into the state
treasury more in total taxes than
they receive from the state in
return. The nine counties which
have joined their ranks since
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
AYoR JOHkSON'S FINAL MEETING
JoHNoNS
Village Council Completes Payment On Parking Meters

Clerk Violet Morgareidge an
nounced to the council that the
223 parking meters which the
village purchased less than
three years ago have now been
paid for in full and this parti-
cular fund has a balance of
$7,854.52.
The parking meters cost ap-
proximately $4,000 with the
village making a payment each
month to the company from
the nickels and pennies col
lected from the meters.
It was estimated that the
village collects an average of
$4,000 each month in fines
from parking meter violations.
The Caldwell council, rep
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Caldwell Grades Will
Give Xmas 0peretta
Program To Be Given
On Monday, Dec. IL

A chorus of 80 voices, includ-
ing students of the first six
grades from the Caldwell schools
will present the Christmas
operetta, "The Lost Doll" Mon
day evening, Dec. II, at the Cald-
well auditorium, under the
direction of James Carter.
The one-act operetta was writ
ten by Schmitt, especially for
voices of that age level.
AS a special Christmas Selec-
ton, Mr.. Carter will present As
high school girls in a number,
which will include a lighted
Christmas tree.
The Christmas operetta is
based entirely on the following
story:
A modern young mother with
her daughter visits the Gift
Shop to make Christmas selec-
tions. With the aid of the per-
sonal shopper, an employee of
the shop, many attractive gifts
are brought to the display room,
where entire scene takes place.
The unique singing groups lend
brilliancy to the setting. After
the doll parade, very expensive
doll is missing. This creates an
exciting situation. Following
some spirited dialogue and quick
action, a happy climax is reached
when the Lost Doll" is found
and the entire cast joins in the
final chorus, "We're On Our
Way TO Your House..
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

This is the last general
meeting over which l will
preside, Mayor Homer john
son told members of the Cald-
well council Tuesday evening.
Part of the time l enjoyed it
and part of the time l didn't
but all in all, l have enjoyed
the two terms as your mayor
and appreciate the cooperation
which / have received from
you, as council members, and
the village of CaldWell".
Mayor Johnson did not seek
another term and will be
succeeded on Jan. lst by
Donald D. Nichols, president
of the council and a local busl-
ness man.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Stores Remain Open
Thursday Afternoons
Plons Being Perfected
For Christmos Treut

The annual Christmas treat for
the young people in the county
under 10 years of age is pro-
crossing rapidly, according to
Joseph Giallombardo, who is
chairman for this particular COM
mittee from the Noble county
Chamber Of Commerce.
The annual treat will be held
Saturday afternoon, Dec. II,
with the final details yet to be
worked out.
The Caldwell general stores,
excepting Of course the grocery
stores, will remain open thia
Thursday afternoon and again on
Dec. IS and Dec. %.
: On Friday evening, Dec. Is
they will remain open until 900
o'clock and continue each even
ing thereafter until Christmas
Eve when they will close at 600
o'clock.
In conjunction with the Christ
mas season, the annual Christ
mas party for employees and
families of the Caldwell plant,
CGB, will be held Saturday
morning, Dec. II at the Noble
theatre, beginning at 1000
o'clock. This party, however, is
by invitation only and the
printed invitation will be used
as admittance to the theatre.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

Miss Deanna Lapp, of Ava, a
junior in the Belle Valley high
school, won the Noble county
Prince of Peace contest, Sunday
evening at the First Methodist
church.
Miss Martha McFerren, also
of the Belle Valley schools, was
selected as the alternate by the
judges.
Miss Lapp is the daughter OF
Mrs. Marvin Hawley, of Ava,
and this represents the first time
that she had entered the Prince
of Peace contest. She was coach
ed by Mrs. William Forshey,
teacher in the Belle Valley
school.
Other contestants were Phyllis
Lisak, of Belle Valley, Jeannine
Ball and Joey Hill, both students
of the Caldwell school.
The judges were John Wheel
er, superintendent OF the ByeS-
vile schools; William Wilson
superintendent of the Seneca
vile schools and Howard Teller,
teacher in the Senecaville sys-
tenn.
Miss Lapp received a silver
medal from Rev. Palmer Manson,
who was in charge Of the ser
vice. She will represent this
county in the district contest to
be held later this month.
Special music was given by the
local high school chorus and a
group from the seventh and
eighth grades, under the direc-
ton of James Carter.
All the contestants were eXcep-
tionally good in their delivery
and the contest was tops accord
ing to the judges.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

resenting the local fire depart
ment, voted to sign an agree
ment with the Pleasant City
fire department for coopera-
ton and aid in large fires,
when necessary. Caldwell now
has such agreements with
Belle Valley and McConnels-
vile.
Council also agreed to pur-
chase two dry chemical fire
extinguishers for the big Ford
fire truck.
They also agreed that the
fire department could take the
suction hose from the big Ford
truck and place it on the
smaller Dodge truck and re-
place it on the Ford truck with
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Draft Board Sets Up
Policy On EnIistmenis

The Noble county Selectlve
Service board established a
policy Monday night at their
regular meeting, relative to the
national guard enlistments.
Any registered young man
with the draft board, who has
been notified of his pre-induction
physical examination, will not
be eligible for enlistment in the
reserves or National Guard.
Mrs. Lucy Jennings, clerk OF
the board, said this policy re-
garding the draft status of male
citizens of Noble county was
determined at their Monday
meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
New And Used Car
Sales Total Is For
Month OF November
Clerk OF Courts
John II. Snyder
Complies Report

During the month OF Novem Ger
there was 25 new vehicles sold
in Noble county, according to
reports released today by John
H. Snyder, clerk of courts.
There were also 173 used cars,
seven trucks, 10 pickups, and
seven others that changed own
ership during the month which
totals 200 transactions.
Those who purchased new
cars were as follows: Paul H
Warren, car; Elmer r. Mitchell,
car; Delmer G. Lewis, express;
r. c. Moore Lumber Co., car;
Ersel R. Clark, car; Oscar O.
Miller, car; Gerald D. and or
Lylan V. Stringer, station
wagon; o. H. Pickenpaugh, car;
0. H. Pickenpaugh, car; General
Finance and Discount, car; DR.
Glen B. Taylor, car; Elwood F
Ray, car; Alva Christman, pick
up; Carr Rogers, pickup; Robert
Fliehman, car; Hugo G.. Spence.
car; Ivan G. Ellison, car; Eric
l.. Baker, car; James Merry
truck; V. Ileen Belch, car; Ben,
jamin H. Christman, car; Alex
Pezzopane, car; Russell c. Keith
car; John 0. Pickenpaugh, car.
Clerk Snyder turned over
$339.71 to the county general
fund and $114.00 to the state
There was $114.00 turned over
to the wildlife division from the
sale of hunting permits.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

OF Mt. Ephraim; high school
chorus with James Carter in
charge and a Christmas read
ing "The Shepherd Who
Didn't Go" by Mrs. Emily
Havener.
The guest speaker for the
afternoon will be Mrs. J. Ellis
worth Young, of Elyria. Mrs.
Young is past president of the
American Bell Association and
she will present talk on
Bells. She has a collection OF
800 bells, 200 of which she takes
with her when she speaks before
groups in many states. Her pro-
gram will definitely be tuned in
keeping with the Christmas
Season.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Joseph Fields Heads
WMMN Association
SorohsviIle Educator
Elected President

Joseph Fields, principal of the
Sarahsville high school, was
elected president of the Wash
ington; Morgan, Monroe and
Noble county Principals associa-
ton at their regular meeting held
last Thursday in Marietta.
Other officers elected included:
Ivan Miracle, vice president,
principal of the River local
school; James McFadden, secre-
tary-treasurer, principal of the
McConnelsville schools.
A business meeting was held
at 500 o'clock, followed by a
dinner meeting in the Betsy
Mills club. A group of Washing
ton county music teachers pre-
sented several musical selections.
Following the dinner, all men,
bers were guests of Marietta
college at the West Virginia
Wesleyan-Marietta college foot
ball game.
Those attending from Noble
county were Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis King,
Arlin King, Joseph Fields,
George Webb and H. G. Secrest
and son, Darrell.
Mr.. Fields is serving his second
year as principal of the Center
local school at SarahSville.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Tax Collection Will
Beuin Around Jan. |

Although the tax rates for
Noble county have been approv-
ed by the department of taxa
ton, collection of taxes on real
estate in Noble county will not
begin until about the first of
January, according to Treasurer
A. R. Hicks.
Before the tax books can open,
it is necessary for the auditor to
prepare duplicates of all taxing
districts and these have not yet
been completed.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
State Charges Former Mt. Ephraim
Farmer With Selling Diseased Cattle
Noble County Supported
Bv State In Tax Deficit
Local Governments Receive $461,707 More
From State Than They Paid In Tax Monies

Noble county is of 38 in the state that received
more money from the state government than they paid in
tax receipts survey announced today reveals.
But substantial gains being made in equaizng the
taxation burden among the Ohio counties, according to
survey of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Depart
ment announced by the organizations president Harry W.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
TWO PASS TEST

Drivers Examiner Don Lowe,
who is now back from his vaca-
ton, reported only two persons
passed their drivers eXamina-
tions and obtained their opera
tors license here Monday. They
we're: Gerald E. Elliott, of Cald-
well route 3, and John M. Dud-
ley, of Belle Valley.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

WE HAVE a complete line of
farm implement toys. Ideal for
! Xmas gifts. Caldwell Implement
Company, Caldwell, Ohio. % "a
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
County Homemakers Plan Christmas Program
Hundreds OF Women In County Will Hear.
Past President Of American Bell Assn.

On Tuesday, December Is, beginning at 1:30 p. at
the Caldwell Methodist church, there will be countrywide
Christmas program and tea sponsored by the home demon
stration clubs of Noble county.
Features of the afternoon will include organ music by
Wava Wllams carol singing headed by Mrs EVELYN Bond
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS! Dog tags
are now OIL sale at the Noble County
Auditors Office in the Courthouse.
Male and female tags are $3.50; kennel
tags are S12.50. Deadline TO get your
tags without penalty is FRIDAY,
January 20, 1856.
G. X. ATKINSON,
Noble County Auditor
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08
Jennings Herd Tops In
Butterfat Production
But A HoIsiein Cow Named Brenda Again
Takes Top Honors For individual Results

During the month OF November the 19 Jersey herd
by Clark Jennings and Son led the county butter
fat production They produced average of 32 pounds
of fat in 597 pounds of milk
The Lewis Davidson herd rated second in fat produc-
ton with an official average of 81 pounds their
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

BOTTLED GAS-Sales and Ser.
vice. Patterns Appliance Cen.
ter. Phone So. Caldwell. Ohio. If
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

PROTANE BOTTLED gas. Fer
gusOn tractors and implements.
Longs Tractor Sales & Service,
Miller Street, Caldwell, Ohio.
OFF
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

SEE US FOR your Bottle Gas
needs. ID. ID. Nichols, Caldwell
Ohio att.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

a three section extension fire
ladder. The council will pay
for the extension ladder and
the fire department will assist,
if they have additional funds.
The village council will also
contact the state highway
department for permission to
install an over hanging red
stop light on USR 2l at the
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-08

"WINGS OVER JORDAN" .
worlds most renowned Negro
choir, will make a personal ap-
pearance at the Caldwell High
School Auditorium, Saturday,
Dec. 10, at 1880 p. m. Public in
vited. Free-will offering. %
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-04-16
Former HamtOn p residentDies

During DR.. Hoes admins.
tration Hampton Institute re-
ceived the rating of "Class A"
from the Southern Associa-
ton of Colleges and Second
airy School curricula were rails
ed to the college level; nurs-
ing courses were first offer
ed; and the George P. Phe-
nix High School was built.
Hampton received $4,000 in
requests which enabled it to
make additions and improve
ments to it's buildings and
plant. The Student Council
and Women's Senate were or
ganized and alumni chapters
increased from 10 to so.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-04-16
HAMPTON, VA,

DIR. Arthur Howe, president
of Hampton Institute from
1880 to 1910, died at a Ply
mouth, New Hampshire, hos
pital Sunday night, March 81,
following a stroke on the pre-
vious Wednesday. He was
born in South Orange, New
Jersey, on March 3, 1890.
Before coming to Hampton
he served on the faculties of
Loomis Institute, Windsor,
and Taft School, Watertown,
Conn. and Dartmouth Col
iege, Hanover, New Hamp-
shire.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-04-16
Funds For Victims OF
Economic Pressure
Exceed 100000

NEW YORK-Funds in the
Tri-State Bank of Memphis
deposited for the purpose of
expanding the banks capacity
to aid victims of economic
pressure in Mississippi have
exceeded the 100000 mark,
Roy Wilkins, NAACP admin
istrator, reported today.
Deposits of $4,000 by the
Broadway Federal Savings
and Loan Bank of Los An
geles and of $4,000 by the
American Veterans Commit
tee brought the sum to $201,-
GIG.
Additional deposits of $780,
900 in the Tri-State Bank of
Memphis this week brought
the total of such deposits to
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-04-16

$221,619. The new depositors,
Roy Wilkins, NAACP admin
istrator announced, are the
Pilgrim Health and Life In
surance Company, Augusta,
Ga, $4,000; the Colored
Methodist Episcopal Church,
$4,000; and Amalgamated
Clothing Workers of America,
CLIO, $4,000. The CINE Church
had made a previous deposit
of $4,000.
In response to the NAACP
appeal more than a score of
church groups, civic organiza-
tions, trade unions, fraternal
societies, banks and individ-
uais have made deposits in
the Tri-State Bank of Mem
phis.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-04-16
Parents Are Urged To Enter
BnbiesIn CuynutiOn Contest
All Babies, 3 Years OF Age Or Younger

With entry blanks pouring
in to this newspaper from all
over our city and our suburbs,
Carnations second Annual
Healthy Baby Contest is off
to another successful start in
its very first week. A con-
test advertisement with a free
entry blank appears else
where in this paper. Extra
entry blanks are available at
our editorial offices.
All babies in this area,
three years of age or younger,
are eligible. They will be
Judged on healthy appearance,
as well as cute, appealing per-
sonality. The Healthy Baby
Contest is limited to readers
of this newspaper who live in
this city and it's suburbs. The
Carnation Company stresses
that this is a local Contest,
not a nationwide one. Twenty
healthy babies and their par
ents in this area must win the
twenty cash prizes.
In answer to the many tele-
phone inquiries to this paper
asking if babies who were ent-