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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Blood Bank Unit
Receives 58 Pints

The extreme heat of Tuesday,
August 2 (the hottest day of 1850
played a large part in the results
of the visit of the Blood Mobile
Unit to the Methodist Church in
London that day.
Despite the extreme heat, there
were 81 who responded to the ap-
peal for donations and from this
number, SO pints were taken back
to the Area Center in Columbus.
These % reflections were the great
est number ever encountered on.
visit to London, and the extreme
heat was given as the greatest
contributing factor by officials.
Judge Maurice E. Beathard,
Blood Program chairman for Mad
ison County, Miss Ruth Z. Arm
strong, recruitment chairman, and
Mrs M E .Blackmore, executive
secretary for the county Red
Cross, expressed themselves as
deeply grateful to those who had
recruited throughout the area; to
all volunteer workers, doctors, nur-
Ses, lay helpers, canteen workers
and those who donated food for the
lunches.
But most of all they stated
their greatest appreciation was
felt for those who braved the heat
and ventured out to give dona-
ton in this great cause which is
so badly in need of bolstering.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Mrs. Alice Redmar
Dies In Columbus

Mrs. Alice Redman, who resided
at So East Second St, died in Doc
tors Hospital, Columbus, at 10:45
am. Thursday, August A. Mrs.
Redman had broken her hip near
her home about a month ago.
Death was said to be due to
heart attack.
She was born in Pleasant Cor
ners, Ohio, on August 80, 1872. She
was 80 years old, and a resident of
the community all her life. Her
husband, James Redman, died in
1920. Survivors include son, Gar
net Redman, Route l, London, and
a daughter, Mrs. Carmon Crabbe.
Mrs. Redman was the last of a
family of ten children. She was a
member of the Presbyterian church
and the Harmony Needle Club.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday at 2:30 in the Presbyter-
ian Church, the Reverend Frank
Baldwin will officiate, assisted by
Pastor Lawrence Rugh. Interment
will be in Pleasant Cemetery, Mt.
Sterling, by the Kirkpatrick Fu-
neral Service of New Holland.
Friends may call at the late res
idence after two pm. Friday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Gordon 0xIey Is
New Principal OF
Plain City School

Superintendent, George Robin
son of Plain City announced Tues
day that Gordon Oxley of London
has been employed in the Plain
City school system where he will
serve as the school principal and
be in charge of executive matters.
Mr. Oxley has spent his life to
date in the teaching profession and
has been connected with the
schools of Madison County for a
number of years. He had served as
coach and athletic supervisor of
Monroe Township high school for
eight years before becoming sup
erintendent Of the school which is
located At Plumwood. He has been
superintendent OF the school for
the past ten years and is one Of
the most capable and best liked
school officials in the county.
Mr. Oxley is a graduate of Ohio
University of Athens, Ohio and has
recently completed an additional
course in administration at Ohio
State and Ohio Universities. AT
present he and his family reside
at London where he is serving as
the swimming pool manager dur
ing the summer vacation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Committee Work On Sewer
Connections Progressing
Nineteen Comply
With Requirement

Sam Landes, chairman of the
Health and Safety Committee, in
connection with Vernon Royce, of
the County Health Department,
report that since the concentrated
effort to rid the city where possible
of outdoor privies, some success
has been made.
A survey showed sc living units
not connected to sewer facilities
where sewers were available. TIVE
I've of these were ordered to make
the sewer connections. Of these
twelve, six did so. Of the remaining
six, four requested more time to
complete the work and two were
cited into court for failure to COM
ply. In addition, thirteen property
owners or residents have come for
ward of their own accord and
made the sewer connections in ac-
cordance with requirments.
The committee states that fol-
lowing the completion of the pres
ent orders pending, more will be
issued. TSe staggering of the or
ders is to permit local sewer con-
tractors to do the work demanded.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Rites Saturday
For Mrs. Rinehar+

Mrs. Grace Rinehart, 72, died
early Wednesday morning at Uni
versity Hospital following an i'll
ness of more than one year. Death
was the result of a stroke suffered
recently.
Mrs. Rinehart is the mother of
Mrs. Harold Bidwell, who is the
only survivor of the immediate
family.
She was a member of the Meth
odist Church and had resided with
Sheriff and Mrs. Bidwell for a
number of years.
Other survivors are three grand
children, Bob, Celia and Linda Bid
we'll; two brothers, c. E. McColly
of Latrobe, Pennsylvania and A. ].
McColly of Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Funeral services will be held in
the Jay D. Ferguson Funeral
Home in Plain City at 10 am. Sat-
urday morning. Mrs. Rinehart was
a former resident of that village.
Tnterment in Forest Grove Gene
terry there.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Booster Club Has
Project Planned

The London Boosters Club an
nounceS that construction of field
house on the London Athletic
Field, containing rest rooms and
team rooms, will begin within a
few days. The building, thirty by
fifty feet in size, will be located in
the High-Cherry Street corner of
the field Construction features
will permit it to be used for much
needed storage space during the off
season.
For the past six months, the
Boosters Board of Directors, in
cooperation with the school author
tiles, has been investigating the
possibility of constructing this field
house. The lack of such accomoda-
tions has been a constant source of
inconvenience to the players and
their followers. The club considers
this building the number one item
to improve London's physical ed
ucation and athletic facilities.
The building will be constructed
with funds and materials donated
by interested Individuals, business
eS and clubs. The cost estimate so
far is $4,000, with the help of local
contractors and donated labor and
materials. The schools receipts
from athletics are utilized to main
tain the athletic program and can
not be allocated for this project.
The directors report that num-
ber of individuals and businesses
already have pledged very gener-
Gus contributions of lum b e r,
plumbing, equipment, electrical in
stallation, grading and ditching
work, construction supervision and
labor and other materials. In addi-
ton, the club has a fund of 1880
already received.
Directors of this community pro-
ject are Club Richmond, Phil Fer
guson, DR.. Tom Bacon, Nick Car
ter, Dick Robson, Don Morrison,
DR.. Bill Hackett, Sam Landes, Bus
Holloway, ]. j. Hartley, Jake Won
Kanel and Jim Bowlus. Anyone de-
string further information may
contact any of these men.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Pearl R. Braske++
Dies In Dayton

Pearl Ray Braskett, age Al, of
London, died Thursday in Dayton
Hospital. He was a veteran of
World War IL, serving a short
time in the u. S. Army.
He was born July IA, 1914 at
Thomas Chapel, the son of Mrs.
Margaret and Jonathan Braskett,
of London.
Surviving besides the parents are
seven brothers, Luther and Wood
row of Springfield, Paul, Gerald,
Eugene, Charles and John of Lon
don and two sisters, Mrs. Olive
Wbfteside and Mrs. Hazel Matson,
both of Mt. Sterling.
Funeral services Saturday at two
o'clock at the Schlechty-Fichner
Funeral Home. Interment in Laf-
ayette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends
at the funeral home from 3 to
and 7 to 9 pm. Friday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Two From LPF Are
Caught In River

Gallia County authorities report
that two London Prison Farm es-
capees, OF three who walked away
on Monday, July 25, have been re-
captured near Gallipolis. They
were identified as Gerald Dunaway
of Marion and Albert Charles of
South Webster.
The two were said to have been
captured while taking swim la
the Ohio River near ProctorEille,
by Sheriff George Ehman, state
highway patrolmen and La"ren:e
County officials. They were h e d
for the Gallia County grand jury
on charges of auto stealing.
The third member of the escap-
ed trio is still at large. He is
George Cook, Al, five feet, six
inches TALL lab pounds, with brown
L~o;v. a,oI hl,.a auac
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Council Receives Mayors
Report OF July Collections
Michael Marrah
Dead At 10 Years

Mrs p A. Marrah, Western Av-
enue, has received word of the
death of her brother-in-law, Mich
ael Marrah, in a hospital in Wor-
cester, Mass.
Mr. Marrah, who was 70 years
of age, was born in Madison Coun-
ty, the son of Patrick and Mary
Minogue Marrah. He had resided
in Worcester for the last 80 years
and had been in i'll health for sew
eral years. .
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Richard Mitchell marian Marrah)
with whom he lived; two grand
sons, one granddaughter; a sister,
Mrs. Della Bigelow and brother,
John Marrah, both of Columbus,
and numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services were in ST
Catherine of Sweden Catholic
= Church and interment in Notre
Dame Cemetery in Worcester, last
Friday, July 20.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
County Host TO
Ohio Ca++Iemen

Madison County was host to
more than 1900 guests at the Ohio
Cattle Feeders Association held
here Tuesday. Cattlemen from all
over Ohio were present at the
meeting at the fairgrounds.
Cattlemen heard experts say that
the answer to low prices on beef
was beef promotion, but there was
no answer as to why beef on the
hoof was so low in comparison to
prices at the meat counters.
One highlight of the day was the
serving of 1900 pounds of roast
beef to the assembled crowd by
the Home Demonstration Council.
All 1900 people were served in %
y,oiptitQc
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Subdivision Plan
Received, Right-0i
Way Vacated

AT the London Council meeting
held on Thursday, the councilmen
received from Mayor E. p. Speas-
maker a detailed report of fines
collected, offenses charged, dates
of hearing and pertinent data as
required on collections for the
month of July in Mayors court.
Collections totalled around $1200
Mayor Speasmaker also stated
that the report due the council
from the date of the beginning of
the recent audit which resulted in
the improved operation of the
court would De forthcoming within
The next few days. The mayor did
not turn any receipts over to coun-
Gil at this time.
Council also vacated a portion of
the right-of-way in Cherry Street
to the Shaw Elevator Co. The com
pany is installing new scales near
this strip and the vacated right-of-
way will permit them to have the
scales on their own land. Council
believes this will not narrow the
street.
Council received the plans for a
new subdivision to be constructed
off Lincoln Avenue between Wal
nut and Center Streets. The plans
were submitted by Roy McNeal of
London and Robert Turrell of Co
lumbus. The subdivision would
consist of loW-cost housing in the
neighborhood of $1,000.
Council heard the sewer contrac-
tor in the sRaney addition state
that the work there would take
two to three more weeks for COM
.pletion.
Council discussed the possibility
of the repeal of the present pool
room ordinance with a view to per-
NIT the parlors to open on Sunday
afternoon and the possibility of es-
tabishing a-tax TO be imposed on
pin ball machines in the city. Other
cities have gained revenue from
this source. Council also decided to
ask for bids for banking services
for money received in the course of
business.
All members were present ex-
cept Harold Sparling. Bill Robson
conducted the meeting,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
S5o,0oo Damages
Asked In Lawsuit

Charles E. McCann, II, filed a
$4,000 damage suit against Mr..
Garrick Wade and Mrs. Leila Wade
in Madison County Common Pleas
Court this week. Both families re-
side in West Jefferson. The suit
was filed through Charles w. Nc
Cam, the youngsters father.
In his affidavit, the boy states
that the Wades owned a 1876 acre
farm near West Jefferson, which
they leased to Albert c. Scott.
Scott hired Charles to tend and
feed stock on the place in 1854. On
February 2, young Mccain was in
the barn attending to his duties
when he noticed a small shiny OBJ
ject on the floor" He picked it up
and examined it, dropped it, and
when he picked it up again it ex-
ploded. The explosion necessitated
the amputation of the thumb and
first and second fingers of the
boys right hand.
McCann claims the Wades were
negligent in keeping dynamite
caps, for that was the object, in the
barn. The caps were for blowing
stumps on the farm and were not
properly cared for, say the Nc
Cams.
The $4,000 claim is based on the
amputation, the pain suffered, and
the impairment to the earning
power that could be expected by
the boy in the future.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
No Further Action
By Committee Now

The Madison County Commits
sioners had made no further move
by Thursday in the matter of the
appointment of a. sheriff for the
county. The commissioner will
meet again at their next regular
meeting on Monday, August 8, and
it is assumed the appointment will
be on the agenda of that meeting.
A spokesman for the Republican
Executive Committee stated that
the committee had no intentions of
any further consideration" in
their recommendation. I'VE func-
toned as we were supposed to do,
and that's the end of our respon-
sibility," said the spokesman. The
recommendation was. made, and it
remains for the commissioners to
act upon it as they see fit"
Meanwhile, equity Herbert
Markley announced his intentions
of being a candidate for the office
as a Republican in the May
primary Markley said he felt that
the appointment would be made,
and that was all there was to it.
He further stated that he would re-
sign his present position as deputy
effective September l, with the
candidacy in mind. Il am definitely
interested in police work, and I
definitely want the job as sheriff
of the county" he said.
This attitude is typical of the
three men who have been seeking
the appointment, and Madison
County can consider herself fortu-
nate in having such men anxious to
CprNp
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Big Turtle Found
In Deer Creek

Mr.. Joe Adams, local fisherman
of reknown, hooked a big swapping
turtle in Deer Creek in the coun-
try club area on Monday. Joe said
the old boy weighed about %
pounds and was about a foot and a
half in diameter.
1T took me about an hour and
half to land him." said Joe. He
really was big one. !"
Mr.. Adams gave the turtle to
Ted Hayman where it will prob
ably end up on the table.
We assume the size of the crea.
ture can be attributed to a steady
diet of golf balls provided by the
local buffers,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Clerk OF London's S
Education Board
Resigns Position

Mrs. Olive t. Beathard, Wash
ington Avenue, has resigned as
clerk of the London Board of Edu-
cation, effective Wednesday, Aug
ust 81.
Mrs. Beathard has been a valued
associate of the London school sys-
tenn for many years, and announce
ment of her resignation carried
the comment, with deepest re-
gret."
From 1921-1930 she was a men,
ber of the faculty of the school. In
1880 she was made principal of
the Central Building and served in
that capacity for two years. Her
service was interrupted for time
but in 1943 she returned to teach
the sixth grade for one year.
Fore eleven years, (1940-1952)
she assisted her husband, Henry
P. Beathard as deputy in the dis
charge of his duties as clerk of the
London Board Of Education. In
October of 1852, when MIR. Beat
hard resigned because of i'll health,
she was made acting clerk. For
1953-54-55 she has served as full
time clerk and has agreed to assist
the new clerk when her successor
is appointed, until such time as a
transition can be made to the best
interests of the schools, according
to the announcement.
In announcing the resignation, a
spokesman for the Board stated
that in all the years that Mr.. and
Mrs. Beathard have served as the
clerk, all reports that have been
sent to the Ohio Bureau of Super
vision and Inspection, for checking,
have been returned without
fail with highest commendation for
accuracy and excellence.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
He al+h Contest
Decision tuesday

The Madison County All Health
contest will be held next Tuesday
morning, August 9, at the Court
House basement. Girls will be at 9
am. and boys at l pm. All club
members may compete and each
club may enter one contestant. DR..
Vogel, Health Director, will ex-
anime the contestants.
The contest is based on the con-
teStants' physical condition, the
contestants activities in the health
program in his local club and the
entire clubs health activities.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Physical Exams
For FootbaIlers
Monday Evening

London High School Athletic
Coach Jim Bowlus announces that
all high school football candidates
are to report at the gymnasium on
Monday evening, August 8, be-
tween Z and 8 p. m. for their
physical examinations. Boys are
asked to notify other boys in their
neighborhoods, especially in the
Summerford and Lafayette areas.
If any boys find that it is inn
possible to be present at this meet
ing, they are asked to be sure to
notify Coach Bowlus before Mon
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
DR.. Floyd Named
Head Of Hospital

DR.. Henry Floyd, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Floyd, National Pike,
east of Lafayette, has been named
medical director of Hughes Me-
mortal Hospital Chest Clinic for
Hamilton and Butler County.
DR.. Floyd graduated from LOW
don High School in 1898, and re-
ceived his degrees, first his B. Sc.
in 1912 and his M. D. in 1945, both
at Ohio State University.
He is a Diplomatic of the Ameri-
can Board of Surgery; a Diplomatic
of the American Board of Thoracic
Surgery; Associate Member of the
American College of Chest Physi-
clans. He also has membership in
the American Trudeau Society;
Cincinnati Academy of Medicine
Ohio State Medical Association and
the American Medical Association
He is on the Associate Attending
Staff in Thoracic Surgery at ST
Mary's, Deaconess and Bethesda
Hospitals in Cincinnati.
BIRTH ANNOUNCED
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Becker
191 Elm Street. announce the
birth of a seven pound, twelve
ounce son at Mt. Carmel Hospital
on August 3.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Playground Picnic
Scheduled Aug. IL

Any boy or girl who has attend
ed any part of the London play
ground program this year is invit-
ed to attend the final picnic to be
held at the school grounds Friday,
August H. The time is from II
am. to l pm.
Each person is to bring his own
sack lunch, and a drink and cup
cake will be furnished. There will
be supervised recreation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Eleven Calves Killed
When Truck Overturns

Eleven calves were traffic VIC
TINS Thursday as truck operated
by Harry Marshall Bullock, 90, of
Columbus, overturned one and one
half miles north of U. S. Route 40
on State Route 38. The State Pa
troll reported that Mr.. Bullock'S
truck apparently left the highway
and turned over with the load of
calves.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
Ice Cream Social At
Deercreek Saturday

The Basement Fund of the Laf-
ayette Methodist Church will re-
ceive the proceeds from an ice
cream social on the grounds at the
Deer Creek School, Saturday eve-
ming, August 6, from 5 to 9 pm.
Ice cream, cake, salad, sandwich
es, pie, tea and coffee, will be serv-
ed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-08-05
q OUR
"a TOWN

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QUERY
Booble: Does your wife
play bridge for money!"
Bibble: mo, but the gals
she plays with dol"
ENGLISH
The Greeks have a word for
it but SO do the English. For
instance, in England, a wide
place in the road is called a
"lay-by". A traffic circle a
roundabout" and duplex
house is a ''semi-detached".
Inheritance taxes are aptly
dubbed death duties. An S.
curve comes out double
BEND.
Only drawback we can see
to shorter work week is that
it will become exceedingly
more difficult to make the
wife believe that we've been
working late at the office.
QUESTION
What has ever become of
Senator Joe Mccarthy?
PoLLYTicks
A politician is a person who
will spend his hard earned
dough to get elected and then
complain about the wages.
HUH7
The best man at the we'd
ding is that guy over there
who hasn't kissed the bride
lately!
SIGN-o-TiMES
Sign in a motel just off the
Pennsylvania turnpike Don't
smoke in bed. The ashes found
on the floor may be your
oWnp
MARRIED LIFE
We know a guy who is the
happiest married man we've
ever met. His wife seWs to
him while he reads!
AGE
A man never minds being a
grandfather until he realizes
that he's married to grand
mother.
WHo7
If the out-of-town papers
don't get Strengthened out, the
county commissioners are 60
ing to have to have their
names changed to Roger Ply
neil, George Baker and kod-
ney Taylor.
SuDN THoT
See where the Russians now
say they plan to launch an
earth satellite" by 1857. This
is good news. Maybe they'll
all move up there where we
can keep an eye on 'em!
72?
A modern parent never lays
hands on his kid except In
self defense.
MORNING JUDGE!
Dan Mclaughlin, Dayton
neWsman, collected a court
story recently that we think is
a dilly. A woman was taken
before a Dayton judge on a
charge of bigamy and admit
ted the charge. Judge asked,
do you want to waive to the
grand jury?"
Woman, without replying,
turned her back on the judge,
raised her right arm and wav-
ed several times to the specta-
tors!
MOTHER ONE
We doubt that this is true but
it makes a good story anyhow.
Seems a certain local charac-
ter was hailed into court for
stealing some hogs. Judge ask
ed the accused where he got
the hogs and the man replied,
"I don't know. where they
came from. I was asleep in my
car and somebody must have
put EN- in the back seat when
/ didn't know it," P. S. Judge
gave the man 6 months.
BOOZE
See by the papers that a wo-
man was sued for divorce by
her husband who said that she
refused to serve him any
breakfast. She said that she
couldn't serve him without a
license. "A license exclaimed
the judge. Whats a license
got to do with it,"
Woman explained, We'll, all
that bum ever has for break
fast is three shots of whiskey
and four beers!
TEENAGERS
Young lady of high school
age was listening to her teach
er tell about the many differ
ences between the girls of the
20s and those of the SOS. Fin
ally, our heroine spoke up ;.
But teacher" said she, IF
they were all so darned inno-
cent. how did they know when
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