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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

Ross H. and Elisabeth w. Sny-
der to Clayton M. Day, south one
half of lot 81, village Of London.
Bernard N. and Evelyn F. Moh-
Ter to Thomas H. and Winona
Slattery, parcel of land on Elm ST.,
London. ......
Estate of Florestine Blessing, de-
ceased, to Dorothy Clemans, de-
ceased, 29.688 acres of land in
Stokes Twp.
Dortha DeMent to A. Clifford
Clemans, 2 parcels of land in
Stokes Twp, containing 34088
acres. ..
Dortha DeMent to Theodore Gle
mans, lot no. s, South Solon.
Theodore Clemans ct al to A.
Clifford Clemans, two parcels of
land in Stokes Twp, containing
340S8 acres.
Pleasant and Eveola BuzZard to
William and Alice Leach, 8 acres
of land in Monroe Twp.
COMMON PLEAS
NEW CASES
John Gibson, Plain City, VS. Mel
lie Jane Gibson, a minor, Colum-
bus, Ohio, divorce, gross neglect of
duty charged, no minor children.
Freda Kreider, Mt. Sterling, VS.
Kenneth Kreider, Mt. Sterling, di-
vorce, gross neglect of duty and
non-support charged, two minor
children. Restraining order against
defendant allowed. :
Eva Hargo, London, VS. Harold
Hargo, London, divorce, gross
neglect of duty and extreme
cruelty charged. No minor chill
dren.
Dorothy Francis Thompson, Lon
don, VS. Kenneth F. Thompson,
London, divorce, gross neglect of
duty and extreme cruelty charged.
No minor children.
Norma Jean Puckett, London, VS.
Robert Lewis Puckett, London, di-
vorce, gross neglect of duty and
non-support charged, one minor
child. Restraining order against de-
fendant allowed.
+ o. J. Ray, Mt. Sterling, VS. Lee
Roy Pyles, Mt. Sterling, action or
cognovit note, judgment for plain
tiff in the amount of $276.5O. with
interest and costs.
Nau Grain Co., Mechanicsburg
VS. Francis Sullivan, London, action
for money only, amount claimed
$610.79 with interest.
MINUTE BOOK
Betty Lou Evans VS. Homer Ev.
ans, divorce granted, plaintiff a
warded custody of four minor chill.
dren and support.
Mamie Hairless VS. Edward w
Hairless, divorce granted. Plaintiff
restored to maiden name of Nan
ME Sheppard.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Swine Committee
Plans July Tour

The Madison County Swine
Committee planned an out of the
state tour for July 27 at the Con-
ner-Prairie farms near Mobiles
vile, Indiana, according to a re-
port from the Extension Office.
At the meeting held last We'd
nesday evening, they planned an
all day Swine clinic for Jan. IL,
1856.
At this meeting they reelected
Jack Donahue as chairman and
Marion Meats as vice chairman
for the coming year.
Discussion of the recent State
swine show at the Madison Coun-
ty fair grounds was heard and il
was voted that if the state group
desires to show here again next
year that the county committee
would be glad to cooperate.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Early Lawn Care
Insures Success

Fertilizing your lawn early in
the spring and moving at least
two inches high are the two main
lawn management practices that
will help insure you success with
your lawn according to John +.
Moore, Co. Agrl. Agent.
Apply 6 to 10 pounds of 1866,
10-10-10 or similar analysis per
1000 So. ft. as early in the spring
as possible. Fertilizing in late May
or June definitely helps crabgrass
more than lawn grass, since crab
grass is just starting to grow at
this time. Early fertilization and
moving at least two inches high
discourages crabgrass. Watering
the lawn may cool off the owner
but does not do much good to the
lawn other than increase the stand
of crabgrass.
New bulletin entitled Success
with Your Lawn" is available free
from the Madison County Exten-
sion Office, basement of the Court
House, London, Ohio. This bulle-
tin outlines methods of seeding
new lawns and care and manage
ments of established lawns.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
PROBATE COURT
INHERITANCE TAXES PAID

Received from the estate OF Grant
Cline, deceased, S10.50; 100 per-
cent, London Corp.
Received from the estate of OSie
A Thomas, deceased, $105. AS; 100
percent, Range Twp.
Received from the estate of Liz
zie Houston Jones, deceased, ST.
526; 100 percent, London Corp.
Received from the estate of Ella
H. Wilson, $4S,O3; u percent, Lon
don Corp, SO percent Harmony
Twp, Clark Co.
WILLS PRoBATED
VIII of T. Z. Riddle, deceased,
late of Mt. Sterling, admitted to
probate and record March 10, 1855.
Will of Pearl Dillon, deceased,
late of Oak Run Twp, admitted to
probate and record March Is, 1855.
APPOINTMENTS
In the estate of Pearl Dillon,
deceased, late of Oak Run Twp,
Phyllis Graham appointed eXecu-
trix, no bond. Wilbur Foreman,
Russell Patton and G. n. McAlliS-
ter, appraisers.
In the estate of Louis E. Tracy,
deceased, late of Lafayette, Ohio,
Sylvia Tracy appointed eXecutriX,
$1,000 bond. George Jones, George
Taylor and Pearl Myers, apprais-
erS.
In the estate of Jacob c.
Rhoades, deceased, late of Union
Twp, Iva F. Rhoades appointed
executrix, no bond. Richard Slagle,
Caryl Holton, William G. Riddle,
appraisers.
In the estate of T. E. Riddle, de-
ceased, late of Mt. Sterling, Rus
sell Y. Riddle, Franklin T. Riddle
and Martha r. Trimble appointed
executors, no bond. AlVa Hill, N
G. Hill and John w. Junk, appraiS-
erS.
INVENTORIES APPROVED
In the estate of John Z. Loney
deceased, late of London, inventory
of SS,450; $500 real estate, $3.50
personal goods.
In the estate of Louis E. Tracy
deceased, late of London, inventory
of S., 1853; real estate, $780,
personal goods, $2,395.19.
LICENSES ASKED
Ward Defefnbaugh Jr., %, shop
laborer, Madison Co., and Norma
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Wife's Exemption
Clarified Maybe

Nathaniel LOCKER, Director of
Internal Revenue, said today that
while a taxpayer may obtain a de-
duction for the personal exemption
of his wife, under no circumstan-
ces may he claim her as de
pendent" on his Federal income
tax return.
Some people are under the i'm
preston that a taxpayer may
claim deduction, of $500 for his
wife as an exemption under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1854
and also claim an additional de-
duction of $500 for her as de-
pendent" Mr.. LOCKER said. "Others
believe that a taxpayer may claim
his wife as a dependent even
though she has income of her own
and files a seperate return.
The Internal Revenue Code of
1854 contains a new provision de-
signed to broaden the definition of
dependent to include persons for
whom no deduction was allowed
under prior law, such as foster
children and children in the tax
payers home awaiting adoption.
1t does not include, however, the
spouse of a taxpayer who has al
ways occupied a unique status for
income tax purposes because Of
the martial relationship. The
spouse of the taxpayer has never
been included within the defini-
tion of a dependent.
"As was the case under prior
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
MADISON COUNTY COURT NEWS

Jean Ford, 19, no occupation, 163
South Oak Street, London.
Marvin Flanagan, 30, truck driv-
er, Center Street, London and
Margaret Wakeman, %, telephone
operation, Rt. l, London.
Elmer Gahm, 54, farmer, Mad
ison Co., and Mayme Riegel, as
sembler, Pike Co., Ohio.
LICENSES GRANTED
Ward Deffenbaugh Jr. and Nor
ma Jean Ford.
Marvin Flanagan and Margaret
Wakernan.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Concord Coal Co, Columbus. to
Lee and Gladys Coy, 291.68 acres
of land in Pike Twp.
William K. Kaufman to William
S. and Janice M. Sweet, lot no. IS
in Town and Country addition, w.
Jefferson.
Imogene Ellen Fletcher to Luth-
er Fletcher, undivided one-half IN
terest in 1925 acres of land in
Range Twp.
Paul L. and Marjorie F. Geyor
to Wilbur H. and Make l.. Hollar,
lot no. % in Darby Side addition,
w. Jefferson.
Atlae and Bertha Mullet to Ar
thur F and Elizabeth D. Heflin,
lot no. / in Wenner A. Botkin adj
dition, Plain City.
Mildred Crothers, Kathleen Mad
dox and Bruce Beach to Eli and
Lizzie Ann Yutzy, two tracts OF
land in Canaan Twp, containing
1850 acres.
Alvin L. and Helen M. Richards
to Billie H. and Bonnie G. Fox, lots
no. l, 2 and 8 of Block 8, Darby
Crest addition, West Jefferson.
Estate of Ella II. Wilson, de.
ceased, to Porter M. Wilson ct al.
undivided one half interest in 7,22e
so. #. of land on Fifth and Walnut
Streets, London.
Henry limerick to Robert anC
Maryetta Wakeman, 3 parcels oi
land in Paint and Union TWps.
containing 1884 acres.
Glanara Slaughter to Glenns
Slaughter, a tracts of land in Paint
and Union Twps., containg 233.2f
acres.
Glenna Slaughter to ReynolC
Slaughter, undivided one half in
terest in 3 tracts of land in Stoke:
TWn.. containg 4O9. .o543 acres.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

Be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind
(Romans IL, 2.)
Happy and strengthened is
he who, in Gods presence.
cleanses his mind every morn
ing of doubts, fears, anxieties.
negative and resentful
thoughts. Then, in devotion, he
must replace them with posi-
tive, constructive thoughts
renewing his mind with the
good that is God.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %

WEDNESDAY, MARCH D
Trinity Episcopal Church evening Prayer 7:30 p m
Lenten VesperS Johns Lutheran Church 7:30 IN
Family Night London Methodist Church $50 M
Lenten service Presbyterian Church 7:30 m.
Garden Club Guest Night, Coover Club House
THURSDAY, MARCH "a
Cub Pack meeting ST. Johns Lutheran Church 730
MARCH 25
BLOOD MOBILE UNIT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LON
DON 10to4
Hill Grange inspection and baking contest
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Main
Jefferson sponsored WCTU
Noodles Lucky phone
SUNDAY MARCH 27
Regular ANvETS Meeting Lake Lodge at pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 28
London Business and Professional Women Club Coover Club
House 7:30 M.
West Jefferson PTO special program p. m
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

law, when a joint return is filed,
the husband and wife are each al
lowed $500 deduction for person
al exemption. If the taxpayer files
a seperate return, he may also OBJ
tain a $500 deduction for the per-
sonal exemption of his wife, as
well as $500 deduction for him
self, provided his wife has no gross
income and is not the dependent of
another taxpayer.
Further information on this
and other angles affecting income
tax returns may be secured from
Internal Revenue Service person
mel. The filing period closes April
Is, 1855.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Junior Leaders Meet
In Washington G. n.

Junior Leaders from Madison,
Pickaway, Fayette, Franklin,
Ross and Clinton Counties met
Saturday for the annual training
meeting at Washington c. Fl. The
program theme was centered a.
round Junior Leadership opportun-
tiles to-day and in the future.
Specific leadership opportunities
in the local clubs in the Junior
Leadership clubs in all county
Activities and in personal life was
discussed in huddle groups and
consolidated by a forum.
DR.. H. Capener a Rural Social
ogist at Ohio State University, dis
cussed the role of leadership.
Miss Eva Kinsey, assistant State
All club leader closed the meet
ing with her sunmarization of Jun
ior Leaders opportunities and re-
sponsibilities.
All six Counties were represent
ed on this program Those repre-
senting Madison County were:
Ann Bogard, Helen Schellass,
Mary Ann Daugherty and the
Home Agent.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
MoNEY-sAvING IDEAS: B

keeping your home equipment
in good order you can save
money on repairs. For instance,
it pays to oil motors at periodic
intervals. Keep a chart, show
ing the next date oiling is nec-
essary. Some of the motors on
your list may include vacuum
cleaner, sewing machine, cleo
trio fans, power mower, sump
pump, power tools.
X X II
You con help TO safeguard your
funds that you transfer with
checks drawn on our bank.
Just follow these few, simple
"sofefy rules" When you write
checks, do so completely. leg
IDLY and correctly. Use pen,
never pencil; never erase; write
amounts at for left - and fill
blank spaces with heavy lines;
be sure that the amounts in
words and in figures agree.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
GRADUATES FROM
TRAINING SCHOOL

Mr.. John c. Londergan of Route
2, London, Ohio has just complet-
ed his training at Bear Manufact-
uring Company's Automotive Safe
ty School in Rock Island, Illinois.
Mr.. Londergan is associated with
r. n. Ardrey, Inc.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
UNDERGoES SURGERY
AT MT. CARMEL

Mrs. Mary Turner, So S. Main
ST., was taken to Mt. Carmel
Hospital, Columbus last Monday
evening. She underwent major
surgery and is recuperating there.
Her room number is 212.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
MONEY AND BANKING
In Everyday Liuing

Here ore some of the woys our
bank serves the commUnifys
We extend sound loans; offer
checking services encourage
thrift; safeguard voIuobIes.
Helping the community helps
our business. The better our
business, the broader our range
of services. Why not do all of
your bonking here with usa I
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
FATHER GOES TO HOSPITAL
AS DAUGHTER RETURNS !.

Mr.. C. c. Streitenberger, Cen
ter ST, was taken to st. Anthony's
Hospital Thursday for observation
and treatment. The Streitenber-
GERS daughter, Mrs. Bertha Barn.
hart, Union Street, returned from
Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus on
Friday, where she had been a pa
tient for the past week.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
HOG FEEDERS MEETING
AT ARMORY MONDAY

There will be a hog feeders
meeting at the London Armory on
Thursday, March "a, at 8 pm. Re-
search date on swine nutrition.
management, selection of breed
ing stock and feeding methods will
be discussed. Door prizes and re-
freshments.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Calendar For The Week

NOTE 49, This feature will regularly and will be
published each Monday and tuesday The service is Free
Please send in copy Friday for events taking place
the following week. Copy must be submitted before Fri
day noon, deadlne. Thank You'll
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

Mosier-Guide Power Steering does
up 10 75R of the steering work for you
on turns :. yet you retain the nc'ofoi
feel Of The wheel on stroiehiowoys.
rs greet help when porkine mokes
oil driving eosier and more reloxing.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

@SNsNNthN~ k&NANs~ ~kFttNES
Travellers Checks" are special
checks, in convenient amounts,
which you buy from us to pay
travel expenses. Youmustc coun-
tersign them before they can be
cashed. If you should lose any
Checks before signing them a
second time, your money is re-
funded. Get a supply of mex
pensive Travellers Checks at
our bank before you take your
next trip 80. before every trip.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

Caution is the confidential agent of
SelfishnesS. Woodrow Wilson
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Automatic Driving at lis Best

speed-Trieser fordomoiie
Drive hos O new, automatic
low seor which let's you start
in low, shift TO intermediate
ond then into high--olI ovto-
moticolIy-oIl while the drive
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
RoLLA sHoAF, sR.
IN MT. CARMEL

Rolla Shoaf, Sr., Mt. Sterling
Pike, is in Mt. Carmel Hospital
suffering with pneumonia.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENT
DR.. HARRY B. CRAWFORD
announces the opening of

VETERINARY OFFICE AT
81 East Main Street, West Jefferson
Large and small animal practice will be
conducted from this office.
Office Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs, Fri.
$50 to pm. - to 8 pm.
at other times by appointment
Phones West jefferson 8-s25o
London 1890
PUBLIC INSPECTION INVITED
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Power TO Apply Your Brokes

Swift Sure Power Brokes do UP TO
one-third of the stopping work for you.
And there's builf.in sofety. With power
on, you stop your cor os costly os
though your Ford were equipped with
.he stondord brokins system.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

seleefor lever is in drive posi-
fion. us the only "ovsomotic"
in its field ihoi combines the
smooihness of O fluid iorqve
converter with the versoiiIi'y of
three oviomotic forword geors.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Power TO Adjust Your Scot

Ford's 4-Woy Power Scot is the only
power scot in Ford's field thot adjusts
up and down" os we'll os forward
ond back for mosieomfortoble driving
positions. A touch of the conveniently
Located single seat control does it'll
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
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Do You Play Golf?
Do You Have Children? :?
q
Do You Own A Dog?

Three Of the great delights Of
life are -children, a good dog
:. and sports. But these can
also be sources Of unpleasant
ness and loss. through law
suits. Boys will be boys, bark
ing dogs may bite and golf
balls can be dangerous missiles.
Would you be protected if sued
as result of the acrs or iG.
pacts of any of the above? Orif
found liable as result of one
of the many other mishaps thae
occur daily in or near homes?
For dependable protection in
dividend paying insurance =
get a Lumbermens Comprehen.
sive Personal Liability policy
today be safe tonight! Call !
me or drop into my Office.
There's no obligation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22
Power TO Lift Your Windows

With Power-Lifi Windows YOU dom,
need 10 stop in order TO open or close
oil side windows. Driver con operate
oil four windows from the moster con.
troll. And each passenger hos sepo.
roie control switch for his own window.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-22

It's great fun to step into Ford's rich, colorful
Luxury Lounge interior VI. to touch the gas
pedal and feel the might of Trigger -Torque
power responding instantly to your every wish.
It's fun, too, to bask in the admiration aroused
by Ford's Thunderbird-inspired styling.
But for the ultimate in driving fun and ease,
try Ford with Ford's optional power assists:
new Speed Trigger Fordomatic, power steering,
brakes, windows and seat Ford's power assists
combine to do the most for you automatically
-. SO you get the most out of driving!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-05-19
Lights, Bells Fail to Halt
Train racing MOtorist

Although more lights flash and
more bells today sound their
warning that trains are ap-
preaching, many motorists still
take chances and drive across
tracks in senseless races with
death.
Accidents involving motor
vehicles at railroad grade cross
ings took 1,419 lives in 1858, the
latest year for which complete
figures are available. And those
tragedies happened despite the
modern warning equipment and
never-ending attempts to edu-
cate drivers as to such dangerous
practices, according to August G.
Detlof, manager of the club in
Maryland.
MANY grade crossing acct
dents happen" he said, because
drivers apparently are not aware
or forget that it is al
ways dangerous to drive across
the tracks while red signals are
flashing even after the train has
passed. Normally, this type of
signal stops flashing when the
last car of the train has cleared
the crossing. But, if it continues
to flash after train has passed
that is a certain indication that
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-05-19
Its Past Time to Take Interest
In Survival Plans, Senator Says

attack should come. That is why
it is important to plan what to
do ahead of time and practice do
ing it.
Make one member of the fam
lily responsible for giving orders
for rounding up the other mem
bers of the family and getting
them started on their emergency
tasks without delay.
Turn on your radio (you should
have a battery model in case
of power emergency and tune
it to $40 or 1910 Ike. These dial
settings are your channel for Of
fetal civil defense information
and Instructions. If you are not
sure what the signal means, this
is the fastest way of finding
out.
Turn off or diSconnect all heat
ing appliances, including coasters,
irons, gas stoves, or hot plates
which might cause fires if up
set. Close all doors on your
coalburning furnace or wood
burning stove if in use, shut off
feed line valve from oil tank.
Turn off the blower motor of oil
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-05-19
BY j. GLENN BEALL,
U. S. SENATOR FROM MD.

-. - SLNAIOh rhOh N1D'
1t is well past the time we fac
ed a somber problem that is pre-
scented to us not only as citizens,
but in the interest of our very
survival.
The Federal Civil Defense Ad-
ministration has issued a Fam
lily Action" program, which con-
tains much information we all
should know and put to use. In
event of war, the family eXer-
cises which follow in part could
save you from death, suffering
and loss of property. They are
just as useful for protection
against natural disasters, such as
tornadoes, earthquakes, floods
and fires.
Civil defense preparedness in
cludes all families in your neigh
borhood or area. Your neigh
borhood or block warden will Of
fer his assistance. If you have
no civil defense warden in your
neighborhood, you should work
with friends and neighbors in
establishing a warden service.
With the development of
newer and more powerful nu-
clear weapons, evacuation is
unquestiOnabIy the best de-
Tense. The next best protection
is shelter and the better the
shelter, the better is your
chance for survival.
If you live within Is miles
of the downtown section of
major city, you need heavy pro-
lection against atomic blast.
For lowest cost, choose place
i'm your basement nearest to the
probable target area to build
your shelter. The basement
wall and the earth outside will
offer direct protection against
blast, heat and radioactive rays.
Every person living in a pos
sible target area should be train
ed to act instantly when a public
warning signal sounds. This ap-
plies especially to the family at
home as well as to people at work
and children at school.
The members of your family
may have only a limited time to
take protective measures if an
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-05-19

burner, smother open fire in fire
place with sand, and close chin
ney damper.
If there is not sufficient warn
ing for evacuation, and your civil
defense director orders everyone
to take shelter, close outside
doors and draw window blinds,
Grapes, or venetian blinds to
catch flying glass fragments.
Don't waste time closing win
dows; the glass probably will be
shattered in any case.
Food and water sufficient for
three days should be readily ac-
cessible; sanitary facilities provid-
ed; fire prevention and fire con-
troll measures should be taken,
and at least one member of the
family should be trained in first
aid.
The Civil Defense Administra-
ton Is not trying to brighten us.
A soldier is not frightened when
he is given a rifle. although we
may never make use of these pre-
cautions, it is up to us to be pre-
pared for the welfare of the Ma
tion-and ourselves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-05-19

another train is approaching.
Impatient and foolhardy
motorists often approach a rail
road crossing when the red lights
and bells are warning that a
train is approaching, calculate
the trains distance away, and
speed across the tracks. If cal
culations are correct and the
cars engine and gears perform
perfectly, the driver gets away
with it. If anything at all goes
wrong, there's bad accident.
Sometimes the driver of car
at the head of long line waiting
at the crossing is goaoed into
taking a chance by impatient
horn-bloWers behind. In other
cases, some drivers just don't ap-
pear to see or hear the warning.
ignoring or Jumping the rail
road crossing warning is ex-
tremely foolhardy and dangerous.
The sensible driver waits until
everything is all clear in all
directions