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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

at a later date. 1t will pro-
bably be held for one hour
only from $3.50 to 7:30 p. m.
Plans are also being discussed
TO have a central point, where
the collections may be turned
in by the mothers as soon as
they have completed their soli-
citation. In this manner, the
exact amount obtained can be
determined almost Immediately.
Local solicitors will probably
contact their particular section
by phone on that day to see if
everyone will be "at home" dur
ing the specified hour. If not,
they will be urged to leave their
contribution in an envelope
which will be picked up by the
solicitor. This will avoid all call
backs.
The march of mothers will be
held in unison this year and
there will be no previous solici-
tation, which proved so confus-
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
f55 Prisoners
Consume 1868
Meals In 1854
Sheriff Conawoy
Clears Up 43 OUT
Of TotoI 63 Crimes

One hundred and fifty-five
prisoners consumed 1858 meals
in the Noble county Jail during
1854, according to a report com
piled and released today by
Sheriff Donald Conaway.
There were 64 accidents in
vestigated by the sheriff during
the year, in addition to SIS by
the state patrol. This made a
total of ll9 accidents in Noble
county.
Sheriff Conaway said there
were So crimes committed in the
county and of this number. 43
were cleared up by arrests.
He listed only two deaths in
the county due to traffic acci-
dents,
Total expense of the Sheriff's
office for the year amounted to
$2,3l1.77, representing $1,791.I6
for maintaining vehicles and
$520.59 for other expense.
Fees earned by the sheriff's
department amounted to $944.3
and fines paid the Noble county
treasurer from the Caldwell
mayors court totaled $1,350.38.
The jail itself is in excellent
condition with the January
grand jurors finding nothing
serious wrong except for new
rug in the office of the sheriff
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

when the receipts totaled
S5,401.36, representing an in
crease of $4,000 over the
previous December.
Postmaster Cecil said that
postal receipts for the last three
months of the year were
$9,963.21, which indicated an in
crease of $815l9 for the same
period in 1858.
Total receipts for 1854 were
$30,697 .33, amounting to an over
all increase of $404.90 over last
year,
Postmaster Cecil pointed out
that the total combined money
order and postal receipts were
51,712.99, showing a decrease
in money order business of
$3,228.03, compared with 1853.
Stamp cancellations were at
an all time high of 105,495 for
the period from Dec. to Dec. %.
The local postal officials said
the mailing during the Christ
mas rush period started earlier
this year, which resulted in this
record volume of mail being
handled more efficiently and ex-
peditiously and with far less
strain on the employees.
All parcels, with exception of
a very few for rural delivery,
were delivered as of s p. m. Dec.
"a.
The entire posfoffice force ex-
pressed their appreciation today
for the fine cooperation of the
many patrons who assisted with
this task by separating their
cards, as requested, into bundles
for local and outgoing mail.
Walton c. Starr was employed
from Dec. l6 to the Gath to assist
in the delivery Of the Christmas
mail
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Director Rounds Out
Hali-(eniury Service
j. S. Harris Reelected
BY Building G Loan Co.

J. S. Harris rounded out so
years of service as director to
the Caldwell Building & Loan
company, Monday evening, and
following his reelection started
on the second half century.
Mr.. Harris, retired publisher
and founder of The Noble
County Leader, said today he
didn't know how long he would
continue on his second half
century tenure.
Other directors reelected at
the annual meeting Monday
night in their offices on Main
street were Judge w. Vernon
Archer, Paul M. Clark, Z. M.
(Jud) Farley, John c. Groves,
Herschel c. Jordan and Robert
E. Lorenz.
Re-organizational meeting of
the directors for the purpose of
naming their officers in 1855 will
be held Monday evening, Jan.
IT
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

Charles Buckley in the Ava
community and was taken
into custody the same even
ing by Sheriff Donald Con
away.
Clark was taken Tuesday to
Mansfield by Sheriff Conaway
to begin his sentence.
Floyd E. Walters, Wintford
Bailey and Dwight Moreland, all
indicted for petty larceny, also
pleaded guilty before Judge
Archer and received a IL day
jail sentence.
Judge Archer pointed out that
the three men had already spent
80 days in Jail awaiting the
Grand Jury action and the II
additional days would make ~
days for this theft of tools and
equipment from the Koontz
Coal company in Harriettsville.
Edward Kaminsky, Cleveland,
appeared before Judge Archer
on the indictment of grand lar
ceny in connection with the
alleged theft at Cleveland Gra-
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Mother OF South Olive
Woman Aboard Burning
Freighier Lexa Maersk

Mrs. Louise McCune, mother
of Mrs. Richard Sanford OF
South Olive, was among passeng-
ers who resumed an ocean voy-
age to Italy, Friday, after being
held in Singapore since Christ
mas Day when their ship burned
and was beached.
Mrs. McCune and three other
women were among So persons
aboard the 5270-ton Danish
freighter LeXa Maersk when fire
broke out as it was leaving
Singapore.
They all bought new outfits to
replace the luggage lost in the
fire and sailed Friday aboard
the liner Willem Ruys for
Naples.
The women were formerly en-
ployed in u. S. Army establish
ments in Tokyo and are bound
for a European vacation.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Birthday Gard Shower
For Victim OF Leukemia

Little David VOrhies, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Argyll VOrhies,
of Pleasant City, route /, in
the SarahsviIIe community,
will be five years old Tuesday,
Feb. %, provided he lives until
that time.
He is suffering from Ieuk.
emia, a fatal blood disease,
with which ne was stricken
two years ago.
Little David enjoys cards for
it is about all that he can do
lying in bed.
Friends are sending David
birthday cards and valentines
now for there is very good
possibility that he will not last
until his birthday next month.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
All County Vendors
Must File Tax Report
Sales Tax Exominer
Here Januory 20-27

All Noble county persons hav-
ing Ohio vendors licenses are re-
quired to file their next semi
annual sales tax reports before
January 81, 1855, for the period
July /, 1854, through December
81, 1854, according to an an
nouncement by the Department
of Taxation.
This year the returns are on
a card form. These cards MUST
NOT BE FOLDED or MUTILAT-
ED. If the card is damaged it
cannot be processed through the
/ B M machines.
Vendors must bring all records
necessary to substantiate the
figures reported, including a
copy of the last return and their
purchase orders showing the
amounts of stamps purchased
during the last half of 1854.
Deadline for filing returns
with the Treasurer Of State is
January 81, 1855 and they must
be postmarked not later than
January 81, 1855, to avoid the
$1.00 a day charge for delinquent
filing.
To assist vendors with these
returns the Department of Taxa
ton has arranged to have
examiners at the District office,
306 Masonic Temple. GAINESVILLE,
each week day from a. m. to
4:30 p. m. and on Saturdays $3.50
a. IN. to noon.
Also an Examiner will be sta
toned at Caldwell at the court
house on January 20 and 81, in
the office of Auditor G.. B. Long.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

president. D. L. Harkins is
cashier and Howard F. Gill, as
sistant cashier.
Other bank employees are
Charles Tilton, Mrs. Leoba
Archer, Mrs. Faye Lee and Miss
Lavina Hedge.
The liabilities of this bank,
according to their statement,
amounted to $3,033,579.49. This
represented $2,663, ,646.56 deposit
ed by the customers; 1868, ,932.93
as money paid for capital stock
and earnings accumulated and
not paid out in dividends and
$4,000 in dividends paid Jan. /,
1855. The bank listed 449,061.95
as cash on hand.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

department at a cost of $1.00 per
foot. The purchase was made
from the Capital City Recharge
company of Columbus. This hose
will replace the old hose used
by the department and the action
of the council was taken on the
recommendation of Fire Chief
Frank Tarleton.
The amount approved by the
budget commission of the county
commissioners for the village
was approved by council. 1t in
cluded $2,089.03 for the general
fund inside the 10 mill limita-
ton and the same amount for
the sinking fund, outside the 10
mill limitation.
The double parking situation
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Violated 'o' CharQes
When Apprehended
Roy n. Parker, 20, Had
Really Pinned One On

Roy Harold Parker, 20, of
Canal Fulton, violated practi-
cally every charge in the book,
Friday evening at $40 o'clock,
when he was arrested by Sheriff
Donald Conaway.
Here were the charges:
Reckless operation of a car
while under the influence of
liquor; passing in a no passing
zone; failure to observe stop
sign; failure to observe traffic
signal; travelling at IS miles an
hour in a residential district;
resisting an officer; carrying an
open bottle in the car; attempt
ing to bribe an officer and last
but not least driving with one
hand while holding an open
bottle of liquor in the other.
His fine: $4,000 and costs; his
license to operate a vehicle TAX
en- away for so days and three
days in the Noble county Jail.
He has failed to pay his fine and
will probably lay it out in the
jail.
The other charges were not
filed against Parker in order
that the county wouldn't have
to keep him for an indefinite
period of time.
He was travelling from Canal
Fulton to his home in West Vir-
ginia when arrested by Sheriff
COnaWay.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Break Appears In
e-Week Strike
AiLoeaI CGB Plant
Union Members Slate
Meeting Wednesday
For Definite Action

A light of optimism appears
most evident thru the prevailing
gloomy, clouded horizon that has
over-shadowed the five-week-oId
strike at the Caldwell Cleveland
Graphite Bronze plant, south of
here.
This feeling results from
activity occurring Sunday after
noon, when an unscheduled
meeting by some so union mem
bers was called in desperation
that something be done to end
the strike which was called Dec
ember Ia, when company and
union negotiations breakdown
occurred.
Only one subsequent meeting
was held, Dec. 90, to iron out
the existing differences between
the union and company. Nothing
but deadlock resulted from the
meeting, presided over by Mr..
Louis Kah, federal mediator.
1t was reported that several fac
tors could be attributed for the
Sunday meeting. Failure to take
into confidence the union mem
bership as to their individual
feeling on the strike matter, the
company'S statement to the
effect that their offer was a fair
one and until the offer is pre-
sented to the membership for
consideration, they feel no need
for further negotiations, and a
union officials statement that
major point of disagreement
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

ing to Auditor Gilbert 3.
Long, who said it was the
largest in the history of the
county.
Treasurer Hicks has instituted
a new system this year and it
will be used for the first time.
All real estate owners in the
county, whose addresses are
available at the courthouse, will
receive notice in the mail that
their taxes are now due.
The new blanks will list all
the properties for taxation to
particular owner, which will be
used for both the first and
second half collection.
They were purchased by
Treasurer Hicks from Johnson
Watson company of Dayton,
complete with the cabinets for
filing. The cost was estimated at
over $500.
1t was estimated that between
1000 and 4500 notices would be
mailed out, if all the taxpayers
had complete address listings at
the treasurer's office.
This year when they come into
the treasurer's office, all this
information will be obtained for
future reference.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

American Legion auxiliary. The
invocation was given by B. B.
Wheeler.
This was the 22nd annual din
ner event for the bank and
marked the first time that Presi-
dent A. L. Schafer was unable
to attend, due to illness. How
ever, he is now improving at his
home on West street where he
was dismissed last Friday from
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE.
The directors reelected were
A. L. Schafer, H. F. Cant, E. d.
Parks, A. M. Secrest, H. F.
Thompson, Byron Schafer and
u. L. Harkins.
Mr.. Schafer was renamed
president with II. r. Cant, vice
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
D. A. Caldwell Heads
Trustees And Clerks
Association For 1855
Robert Merry. OF
Center Township,
Elected Secretary

Dewey A. Caldwell, trustee OF
Brookfield township, is the new
ly elected president of the Noble
Township Trustees and Clerks
Association, following their an.
nual meeting, Friday, in the
American Legion hall, Caldwell,
Mr.. Caldwell succeeds Edward
F. Leasure of Stock township.
Mark H. Rossiter, trustee OF
Center township, is the vice
president and Robert E. Merry,
clerk of Center township, the
secretary and treasurer and
Arthur l.. Davis of Olive town
ship, executive committeeman.
Twenty-Five members joined
the organization for 1855, ac-
cording to Secretary Merry, who
pointed out, however, that there
are go eligible members in the
county.
The above mentioned four
officers will represent Noble
county at the state convention
which will be held in Columbus,
Jan. 1922. Dean Clarence Man
ion of South Bend, Ind, noted
speaker on Americanism, will
address the Friday afternoon
session of the convention.
County association presidents
and secretaries will hold a din
ner meeting Wednesday even
ing before the convention.
Secretary Merry also urged
all members to pay their dues
for the year to him this month.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
AT INSURANCE MEETING

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Colley,
local insurance agents, attend
ed a joint meeting of agents and
insurance women of GAINESVILLE,
Tuesday held in that city. Arthur
NJ. O'Connel of Cincinnati, mem
bers of the national executive
committee, was the speaker.
Allan Rankin of GAINESVILLE, was
installed as the new president
for this organization.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
INJURED IN ACCIDENT

Charles Cain, we'll known em-
ploye of the General Telephone
maintenance crew out of Cald-
well, fell about ten feet, Thurs
day, striking his head on the
ground, while repairing some
lines for the company. He was
admitted to Marietta Memorial
hospital and treated for head
injuries and body bruises.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Ohio Fuel Gas Ordinance Passed To lis
Third READING Al VILLAGE COunei! Meeting

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co ordinance third
Tuesday when regular of
held City hall with Mayor Homer Johnson presiding
similar ordinance with exactly the rates
ented council by The Peman Oil which
well. No action taken this ordinance.
The council purchased
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
ATTENDS MEETING

Malcolm G. Parks, represent
ed Noble county at the National
Monument convention, held on
Monday and Tuesday of this
week in Cleveland. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Parks and
children, who visited with rela-
tives in Akron.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Tax Collection Opens
In Noble County On
Real Estate Holdings
Treasurer a. R. Hicks Inauguraies New
System OF Real Esiaie Tax Receipts

Collection in Noble county for the first half of the
1854 real estate taxes began Monday morning this week
and will continue for approximately 30 days. according
Treasurer A. r. Hicks.
This is always the largest collection in the county and
last amounted to slightly than 100000 accord
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
A. |. Sthaier Renamed Head OF First
National Bank al Anngg!;aa!! Dinner Meet

Rev William Alexander of Roseve, lecturer traveller and
Methodist minister the principal speaker Tuesday when the
dinner for stockholders friends the First National bank
held in the American Legion hall
Alexander spoke humorous vein delighted the
enioyed the dinner hY members
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS-Dog tags
are now Oh sale at the Noble County
Auditors Office, Courthouse. Male
and female tags, $3.50 each: kennel,
S12.50 Deadline TO get your tags,
without penalty, is Thursday, January
20, 1855. GILBERT b. LONG, Noble
County Auditor. 26 81 2S %
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Mothers PorchIight Parade, Jan. ~
Mrs. Robert {. Moore Completing Plans For
Annual Drive; Fire Siren Will Be Blown

The mothers of Caldwell and Noble county will again
march in their campaign against polio, according an
announcement made today by Mrs Robert Moore chair
man of this particular phase.
The porch light parade will be held this year Thurs
day evening Jan y with the time to be
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Henry A. Clark Gets
| to 20 In Reforrnatory
(haunGeY Rich Trial Sci For February IS
In Common Pleas Court By Judge Archer

Henry Adair Clark of Middleburg, was sentenced to
to 20 years in the Mansfield reformatory Friday
morning, when he entered plea of guilty to the Grand
Jury indictment of auto theft.
Clark served l3O days the county jail this
and after only DAYS of freedom car from
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs

TIL tax books were opened Monday
in the County'S TreaSurer's office for
collecting the first half of the 1854
Real Estate Taxes in Noble County
The books will remain open for ap-
proximately 30 days from January 10.
A. r.. HICKS, Treasurer
Noble County, Ohio
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13
Loeal Postoffiee Reaches New High
In Receipts For Year Just Concluded
Cecil Releases Report Showing fO5,495
Stamp Cancellations During December

The Caldwell posoffice has just completed its largest
postal receipts in the history of the local office according
to the annual report compiled today by Postmaster Wood
row E. Cecil
The greatest increase for any month December
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

ALL WINTER merchandise re-
duced this week at Madness
Hat Shop, North Street. One
table of hats for 25c. Get them
while they last. %
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-13

SEE US FOR your Bottle Gas
needs. ID. D. Nichols, Caldwell.
Ohio. att
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-21
Special Patrol
Unit Organized
For Turnpike

Enforcement of Ohio Turnpike
speed limits of 65 miles per hour
for automobiles and 55 miles per
hour for trucks and other traffic
regulations on the 241-mile ex-
pressway is the responsibility of
District 10 of the Ohio State High
way Patrol, established to police
the turnpike. The Patrol also en-
forces all state laws on turnpike
right t-of-way
The turnpike Patrol unit is head
ed by Lieutenant John r. Bishop,
a veteran of the Patrol, and con-
sistS of the lieutenant, first serg-
cant, four duty sergeants, three
corporals, 49 patrolmen and four
radio operators. Headquarters for
the Patrol is in the Ohio Turnpike's
Administrator Building at Strong
sville, near Cleveland. The Patrol
also has space for barracks in three
turnpike maintenance buildings:
Hiram Station in Portage County,
Castalia in Erie County, and Swan
ton in Fulton County.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission
has purchased 43 patrol cars, es-
pecially equipped for use by the
turnpike Patrol detachment The
cars are painted turnpike green. y
The Patrol has exclusive use of one
channel of the turnpike two-way
voice radio-communications system
and makes use of other channels
as conditions require.
The Patrol has conducted expert
ments in the use of radar along the
big toll road. This type of speed
control will be used if and as con-
ditions require. The Patrol is alert
to prevent use of the turnpike by
vehicles which are not road-worthy
and by overweight trucks.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-21
WEST JEFFERSON NEWS
Political Contests Reviving Interest
In 1855 West Jefferson Election

The two-man race for the office
of Mayor of West jefferson be-
tween Harold 3. RAIDER and long,
time Mayor Homer o. Braithwaite
is expected to draw an unpreced-
ented number of votes in the No
vember election, according to the
amount of interest being shown at
the present time. Braithwaite tai
lied only three votes more than
RAIDER in the 1853 election. A re-
count gave RAIDER 365 votes as a
gainst Bfaithwaite's 368. A third
aspirant, Robert ]. Feddern, re-
ceived % votes. Although all cam
didates are required to run on an
Independent" ticket in West JEFF
ferson, Braithwaite is believed to
be Democrat while RAIDER is a
Republican.
West Jefferson is seeing many
changes what with new housing
and a consequent influx of new
residents. West Jefferson schools
are overcrowded and temporary
school rooms are now being used
although an addition is under way
at the present time which is ex-
pected to relieve the congestion.
Another race looms for the six
man West Jefferson town council.
Eleven candidates have filed. Only
two of the present councilmen,
Larry Kaho and Merrill Mellott,
have filed for an additional term.
The other candidates are: Lucille
M. Boyd, Benner Edwards, Richard
w. Kinnaird, Edward F. Null
holland, Marvin Shepherd, Donald
F. Sickles, James A. Speelman,
James F. Strother and Charles A.
Whipple, Jr. Edwards was defeated
in the 1853 election.
Three positions are open on the
school board and two members
have refiled while one will not run
again. Don Elliot and Paul LATER
ty will run again this year while
Ben Timmons has dropped out.
Other candidates are: Arthur d.
Cunningham, Raymon o. Deacon,
Robert M. Hunter, Major Merrick
and Mary NJ. Skeen. The terms of
Donald Bradley and Ralph Parsons
do not end until next year.
Two candidates have filed for
the Board of Public Affairs. They
are Charles H. Byerly and James
r. Long. Robert Recob will run for
clerk and George E. Brooke will
seek the treasurers office. Brooke's
name was placed on the ballot by
the committee of five" as requir-
ed by law following the death of
incumbent Frank Peters. At the
present time, Francis Baker is the
village treasurer, appointed by the
Mayor and approved by council.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-21
Council Approves
Dump Truck Buy

At the council meeting on Mon
day night, the councilmen discus
scd the purchase of a new dump
truck for the city, then suspended
the rules according law and voted
for the purchase of the truck with
only one dissenter, George Baber.
The truck will be purchased from
Jack Snyder's Sales and Service,
the only firm to submit a bid, ac-
cording to Mayor Homer Braith-
waite.
Council tabled the purchase of a
new police cruiser, pending esti-
mates on the repair of the old one.
The estimates would be accepted
from local garages. Originally, the
purchase of a new cruiser was con-
templated, but the cost proved pro-
hibitive.
In other business, the council
approved the regular monthly city
bills, as we'll as the purchase of
winter uniforms for the police de-
partment as needed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-21
Program Set For
PT0 Meeting oath

The P.TO. will meet at the high
school Monday evening, October
"a Miss May Mooney, teacher of
English and Latin, who is general
chairman of the program commit
tee, reports that the program that
evening will be handled by the
committee on education which is
Mr.. and Mrs. John Canny and Mr.
and Mrs. Okey Santee. They have
asked members of the Players
Club to present skit, portraying
ideas on the topic for the evening,
Discipline, followed with partici-
patton by the audience in discus
sion.
Facilities for recreation of the
children will be provided so that
parents can attend the meeting.
The refreShment committee is
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Overturf and
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ellinger
Thew ask that those attending this
meeting bring their own dough-
nuts.