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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Thursday Rites
For Eugene Grubb

Funeral services for Eugene H.
Grubb, 79, prominent farmer and
landowner in the Mechanicsburg
community, were conducted at the
Davis -Byers Funeral H 0 m e in
Mechanicsburg on Thursday at 2
pm. Burial was in the Maple
Grove Cemetery.
Mr.. Grubb had resided in the
community for 81 years. He was
the son of William H. and Matilda
Everhart Grubb, and came to
Mechanicsburg from Louden Co.,
Virginia. He was a member of the
Trinity Methodist Church and Ma
sonic Lodge No. 113, F. and AM.
at Mechanicsburg.
Survivors include his widow,
Anna; four daughters, Mrs. John
Wildermuth of Columbus, Mrs.
Orris Boydston, Mrs. John Wiant
and Mrs. William Foulk. all of
Mechanicsburg; IL grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren and three
brothers.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Jury Finds For
Plaintiff In Suit

Madison Co. Petit Jury return
ed verdict in favor of the plain
tiff in the case of Roy c. Currey
VS. the State Industrial Commiss-
ion of Ohio on Tuesday, November
%, ending more than four years of
claims, denials and litigation.
Currey's claim allegedly arose
when he was employed here by
Clelland Motors in January, 1851.
He claimed permanent damage to
his heart muscles caused by over
strain while working. The commits
sion denied his claim. He appealed
and was turned down again. In
May, 1853 he filed his petition in
Common Pleas Court The case
came to trial with Judge Ger
aid A. Baynes on the bench Mon
6ay
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Annual Toy Drive
Starts In London

London Police and Fire Depart
ments announce the start of their
annual Christmas toy campaign.
The campaign is designed to re-
condition old toys to provide a
Merry Christmas for particular
boys and girls in the city from
Santa Claus.
Residents having toys to donate
may call the police or fire depart
ments, and the donations will be
picked up; or, residents may bring
their toys to the police station on
East Second Street, where they
will be collected.
The repair work is done by
members of the London Volunteer
Fire Department, and through
their efforts, combined with the
generosity of the citizens, the pro-
gram has provided many local
children with gifts at Christmas.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Decide Cruiser
Can Be Repaired

London Council, at their meet
ing Thursday, heard the report of.
the Safety Committee on the po-
lice car problem, which apparent
ly was not as serious as first
thought. The chairman told the
council that investigation disclos-
ed the car could be repaired for
small amount of money. However,
no recommendation were made at
this time, the report being turned
over to the safety director for fur
ther study and final action. The
safety director has the authority
for decision in this matter.
The Finance Committee and the
Public Health Committee have
been studying the rebuilding of
the sewage treatment plant. Their
study indicates that a bonding
company should be contracted to
finance the extensive repair need
ed. The chairman was instructed to
contact the company.
President of council Harold
Sparkling had the minutes show
that council had received the re-
port of the grand jury's recommen-
dations regarding the mayor, but
council took no action at this time.
In other business, council heard
Bob Clancy regarding new
method of bonding city employees;
received a letter from the Ohio
Inspection Bureau regarding the
recent inspection of the fire de-
partment with their recommends
tions for improvement which was
turned over to the safety director;
and heard the second reading on
vacating portion of an alley be-
tween lots 33 and "a in the Watson
addition.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
County May Lose
Blood Service

Madison county stands to lose
her place in sharing in the bene-
fits of the Red Cross Area Blood
Bank in Columbus if the donor
quota is not met when the unit
comes to the Methodist Church in
London Tuesday, December 6 from
10 am. to four pm, according to
announcement by Maurice E. Bea-
thard, chairman of the Blood DON
or Program for Madison County
Chapter Red Cross.
For some time now there have
been barkings and suggestions that
the Mobile Unit would not return
to the county if there was not
greater response to the appeals for
donors, but now I'm sure the
threat will be carried out If there
are not upwards of $50 donors or
pints at the end of the visit" Mr..
Beathard stated.
The reason for this drastic meas
ure is found in the statistics in the
report of Madison County's status
in the program, as revealed by the
Area Office records.
From January to June, the
Mobile Unit paid three visits
to Madison County and from
those three realized 228 pints
of blood.
From January to June, Mad
ison County residents drew
from the Area Blood Bank 776
pints at absolutely no cost to
the patient.
At an average cost Of $25
per pint, had it been necessary
to call for the services Of a
professional blood donor, the
776 pints means total saving
of $1e,40 to those who needed
transfusions: "Can we afford
to lose this wonderful free SER
vice? It's all up to u.s." Chair
man Beathard stated.
In an effort to speed up the pro-
gram for Tuesdays visit, more
than 80 Gallon Donors" met at
the Red Brick Tavern, Tuesday
night. Each pledged to appear per-
sonally and donate and also to
make a desperate effort to secure
five others who would pledge
themselves to donate. In addition
several others who had shown un-
usual interest in the program,
were present to offer assistance.
To those who do not get around
to registering with any of those
taking names, Miss Ruth Arm
strong, 1457-M3; Mrs. M. E. Black
more, $40 or 96 or Chairman Bea-
thard 344, the committee reminds
prospective donors that Walk
Ins" are always most welcome, but
they say, it does not help relieve
the anxiety about the number OF
recruits expected.
Says Chairman Beathard, Give
little, that some person may live,
a little longer; and "Put your
blood in the bank, don't leave il
along the road"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Chief Justice To
Seek Reelection

Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt
of the Ohio Supreme Court has
announced his candidacy for re-
election to that office. Judge Wey-
gandt has been Chief Justice of
Ohio since 1888, said to be the
longest record in the nation.
In his announcement, the Chief
Justice praised the efforts of those
who worked to pass this year i'm
portant corrective legislation for
which we have been working for
years, and pointed out that the
present court placed reports of de-
cisionS in the hands of attorneys
within three days, an accomplish
ment made by only one other
state in the union, according to
the Judge,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Rodney PIymeIl Taken
To MI. Carmel Hospital

Mr.. Rodney L. Plymell, Madi-
son County Commissioner, was re-
turned to Mt. Carmel Hospital by
the Lukens ambulance on Wednes-
day. Mr.. Plymell was brought
home from the hospital Saturday.
His room number is 927.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Two Plead Guilty
To Charges Filed

Of four men indicted by the
Madison County Grand Jury on
November II, two have pleaded
guilty. The remaining two have
pleaded not guilty and will be
tried at later date.
Raymond Walters, indicted on
six counts of forging and uttering
and one count of breaking and en-
tering in the night season, plead
ed guilty He was sentenced to
five years probation by Judge
Baynes, with the following terms:
IL To pursue sober, law abiding
course of conduct; y To find en-
ployment and remain employed;
- To make restitution to all in
jured parties; and d. To comply
with probation reporting rules.
George Louis Weaver, indicted
on two counts of rape, pleaded
guilty to one count and the Sec
ond was nolle pressed. Weaver
will be sent to the State Hospital
at Lima for observation and
psychiatric report before sentenc-
ing, as required by law
George Terry pleaded not guilty
to a charge of failure to provide
and Pearl Elkins pleaded not
guilty to a charge of forgery.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02

"our farm right here" l. Elliott as
roundtrip Chicago for his outstanding
in Program this
of twelve national award winners for which he will
scholarship Elliott
Cleveland to
Sullivan Club Chicago
(Oho) 4-H
Program Cooperative services
Sullivan hundreds of other youths meeting
their work
of 4-H activities,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
Local Farm Man
honored By Group

r. w. Dillingham;, who has been
associated with Opekasit here
since 1947, has been honored by
the American Society of Farm
Managers and Rural Appraisers.
The society conferred on Dilling-
ham the title of accredited farm
manager based on training, exper-
fence and examinations.
Dillingham; was born in Kos
ciusko County, Indiana in 1911. He
is a graduate of Purdue, class of
1888, and holds the degree of Bach
1elor of Science in Agriculture. He
worked with the A.A.A. from 1884
to 1886 and was an assistant coun-
ty agent in Indiana until 1912,
when he entered the service.
Dillingham; became associated
with Opekasit in 1916 after separ-
alton from the service as a 1t.
Colonel, and worked a year at
Lebanon prior to coming here Mr..
and Mrs. Dillingham;, their three
daughters and son reside at 141
New Hampshire Ave-, London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
MRS. BOYSEl IN
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL

Mrs. Charles Boysel, London r.
r. 3, was taken to City Hospital.
Springfield, Monday, for observa-
tion, after she was taken suddenly
Ill.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
EDDIE" PARKER IN \
CHilDREN'S HOSPITAL

Edwin Lee Parker, six-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Park
er, East High Street, has entered
Children's Hospital for observa-
ton.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
8 OUR
"a TOWN
SS'

M lOWN
XMAS
Christmas is the time of
year when there Is a heavy
strain put on family ties -
especially the ones that old
dad gets.
WELL?
The do-it-yourself craze has
established once and for all
that the first-aid kit came
first.
RESEARCH
In our opinion, the chicken
came before the egg !. why
else does the hen cluck at her
accomplishment?
sroooENr
Teacher: "And who can tell
me the definition of bucca-
neer?"
Johnnie: IT can, teacher! It's
a mighty high price for corn!"
LIFE
The weatherman is about
the only guy in the world who
gets paid for being wrong
most of the time,
OVERHEARD
Overheard in a manhole was
this -. II never hold a
grudge. Why, / don't even
hold anything against people
who have said things about me
that I'll never forgive!"
THINK
Joseph l. Jones of the,
United Press said recently :.
"If you want to pack court,
rig an election, suborn a Con-
gress, capture labor union,
or bring the schools to heel,
first get rid of your nosy,
newsy press"
AMERICAN WAY
Fellow has already started
selling lots on the moon and
people are buying 'em up like
hotcakes. You can say one
thing for the Americans. They
may be criticized by old-world
know-it-alls but they are the
only people on the globe who
will buy property where there
is no transportation and, then,
book passage on the first roc
ket ship going in that direc-
ton!
WiMMiN
Thing we can't understand
is that some women will pay
$50 an ounce for a perfume
with the improbable name of
Lust" and then, when some
smart character makes pass
at her, she'll try to have him
arrested on a morals charge.
Like rabbits, this just doesn't
add up.
HUMMN!
A lot of people go to church
simply because they are afraid
of fire.
NEW YEARS
On New Years morn this
telephone conservation will
probably take place in many
parts of the country.
First Voice: Hello! How
do you feel this morning"
Second Voice: Just fine"
First Voice: Sorry! Wrong
number!"
FACT
From the dirt that's dug on
Thursday afternoons. 1t can
not be questioned that the
bridge club was the first Sec
ret society.
I HOLY MATRiMoNY
She: "Hah! You no good
bum! Drunk again!"
He: yeah man! Ard If /
ain't, / been gypped outta
seven bucks!"
TT
A failure is a man who stops
looking for work the minute
he finds a job.
MoRoNs
First Nitwit: will you join
me in q cup of coffee? ?"
Second Same: Sure thing!
You get in first"
DOUGH
When one contemplates the
difference between elastic cur
rency and rubber checks, he
IS stretching his imagination.
YoRE
An old-timer Is a guy who
can remember way back when
the whole family ate break
fast together.
COMPARISON
The Red Cross contributes
millions for relief during dis
asters. The Red Star contrib
utes millions for them.
AGE
You're getting ON, brother,
when you no longer feel as
young as you look nor look as
young as you feel.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-12-02
COLUMBUS MAN SENTENCED
FOR DRUNKEN DRIVING

Harold Rutter, Sc, of Columbus,
was fined $50 and costs and sent
enced to 10 days in Jail with seven
days suspended on charge of
driving while intoxicated.
.Rutter was arrested at about 7
pm Thursday by Deputy Sheriff
Bobl Henry. He appeared in May
or's court Friday morning.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
WASELLA COMMUNITY
 CALENDAR

FRIDAY. JANUARY 2l BOY SCOUTS, Wasilla School 3:30 pm.
 MONDAY. JANUARY 24 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Wasilla School, 8 pm. LIBRARY CLUB, Wasilla Lib rary, 8 pm.
 TUESDAY. JANUARY 25 WASIL.LA GRANGE, Grange Hut, pm. WASILLA COMMUNITY CLUB, Community Hall, 8 pm.
 WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 26 GIRL SCOUTS, Wasilla Road house, 3:30 pm. BROWNIES, Mrs, John Polls home, 3:30 pm. N>~>>ess@~e~~es~~Sp~~>> ~-~.~~s~~S~s~~S~~~~~~~ Exercise Snowbird, Jan. 13 Feb 13, is fuelIed principally on such maneuvers with gasoline but will operate with solid fuels, such as wood
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
Speaking of PUBLIC SAFETY
 R

Adequate street lighting is an investment in the future of a com. munity-an investment that pays dividends iz lives.
 Each night when the sun goes down and the sky grows dark, needless death and destruction are turned loose across the country.
 Inability to see, or be seen, be- cause of insufficient light, is ma- jor factor ir the death of nearly 10000 people annually.
 The most serious night accidents occur on a comparatively small portion of streets and still small CT portion of the highways of our country. By adequate lighting these 30,000 miles of heavily trav- elled streets and the critical sec tions of highways, it is estimated that 10000 lives each year would be saved.
 Traffic studies show lighting to be the most effective remedy for serious night accidents, with a rel- atively small initial cost. For ex- ample; in one city, ten miles of streets were relighted, increasing the intensity from 2 to ' foot candles. Before the change, night accidents cost $1O0,3O0. After the relighting, the costs were $40,230. The cost of the added lighting was $8,O00.
 J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, pulls no punches when he says, Police from all parts of the coun- try report that crimes which occur more frequently at nighttime are most common in areas lacking ade- quate street lighting facilities"
 Cities with modern street light ing report it does more than curb night crime and traffic accidents. A poll of Chamber of Commerce officials by the National Street and Traffic Safety Lighting Bureau showed 78 per cent say it increases property values, 96 per cent say it promotes civic pride and enhances community prestige, and 88 per cent say it improves business.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
36 NAMES ON
 WASIkLA HONOR ROLL

Thirty-six students in the Was fila School system were named to the honor roll for December. They are as follows: Colleen Car ter, Mary Line, Linda Wyse, first grade; George Harbeson, Judy Bergman, Ruth Davenport, Eric Hamel, Roger Lincoln, second; Barbara Clarke, Ida Hjellen, Judy Betts, Catherine Coghlan, Jane Nunley, third; Earl Erickson, Eleanor Rickeroff, fourth; Carol Ann Gershrnel, Billy Combs, Hell en Carter, Patricia Hobson, Joan Nunley, fifth; Sherron Wright, Patsy Green, Susan Hjellen, Lin- da Bergman, sixth; Sally Belts, Joe Fleckenstein, Erling Nelson, seventh.
 Also Bob Pennington, eighth; Clara Ayers, 10 Ann Rogers, Wally Iceland, Clyda Thomas, freshman; James Vickaryous, so- phomores; Alice Church, Colleen Iceland, juniors; and Allayne Nelson, seniors.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
NEW OFFICERS NAMED IN LOCAL GRANGE

New officers for the coming wear in the NorthIand Pioneer Grange No. are James Wilson, worthy master who was re-elect- ed to this office; Ed Christiansen, overseeer; Bruce Graham, assist ant steward; Karla Duff, lady as- sistart steward; Ada Boyd, trea- surer; Nina Stock, secretary; Bob Buzby, gate keeper; Henning BIunck, steward; Lila Newville, chaplain; Wanda Wilson, lecturer; Carol Stephan, pianist; Marge Hoskins, home economics chair mar; Harrittt Bell, Pomona; Viv- ian Goodrich, Cyres; and Vera Rorrison, Flora.
 During the meeting New Years candlelight ceremony was held by the membership and the worthy master spoke on Social Security for farmers and on sew eral legislative bills.
 The next regular meeting will De held at Grange Hall on Janu- ary 27 at which time silent auc- ton is planned. All members are requested to take a white ele- phant for the auction.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
RANDOM RAMBLINGS OUT WASILLA WAY
By E. Hiellen

In one of the closest hardest played games, Wasilla showed smoothness in fast passing and breaking. Until the last three minutes of the game first on our new Wasilla led. Palmer, tho, was never far behind. The Scoreboard showed Wasilla lead Ing ten to seven at the end of the first quarter, 29 to q at half time; oops, Palmer edged ahead in the closing of the third quarter, 43 to 39-and took the game 5 to 52. The score was tied several times in the last half. Referees were Ernie Line, Norm Rousey and Ken Erickson.
 Palmer's Jayvees easily took their game 3s to IA.
 Clinton Thomas is the new school bus driver on the loop rIma. AND-NO MORE Saturday sch col attendance. All lost time has been made up.
 C. D. has filters (stretchers) and bandages stored at the Post Of flee and Teeland's store for the time you stand on a folding chair to paint the cupboards.
 Rev. B. J. Bingle called in Was illa-a part of his ministry cir cuit on the railbelt. While here. he worked on matters concern ing Kings Lake Camp for the coming season.
 An annual congregational meeting was held at the Wasiiia Presbyterian Church. Church business was conducted. Elders were elected. MT. Clyde Poisal was elected for three year term; Mrs. Henry Hansen for the two year and Mrs. Dorothy Nelson continues her office for one more year. Plans were discussed re- garding the inclusion of the Was fila Church with the railbelt ministry of Rev. Bingle.
 Met Vaughn Wilson. He may be around Talkeefna after bit.
 George Davis boaroea the train for Curry where he went on the RR payroll as a student main tenance lineman. George has had a period of time with the South western Bell Company in Beau mont, Texas doing that type of work.
 You've seen gas tank trucks on the road-buf did you ever won der if they run out of gasI They do-and Jay LeVan did-stretch- ing his runs out so that everyone wERld get oil.
 Fearing appendicitis, Mrs. OS- car Dick brought her son Jon to the Valley Hospital. Having de- termined that there was no cause for alarm, Mrs. Dick and son visited with the Ted Mommsens before returning to Mckinley Park, Mir. Dick is the Chief Ran 1
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20
Enlry Forms Here For Rendezvous

Entry forms for the art exhibit for the 1855 Anchorage Fur Rem dezvous have been received at the office of The Frontiersman and may be had for the asking by any one interested in making an entry in the exhibit.
 The Officers Wives Club of FL mendorf Air Force Base is spon- soring the Art exhibit of the Rendezvous, to be held in Anch- orage from February 13 through February P. The closing date for acceptance of entries has been set as February l, 1855.
 Original work which has not been shown in previous Alas kan exhibit may be entered by professional or amateur artists who reside or are stationed in the Territory.
 All paintings must be suitably framed or matted; pastels or char coal under cellophane or glass. Work may be in oil, tempra or watercolor; sketches in pencil, ink or charcoal. The size of an ex- hibit, including frame, in any is limited to 9 in. by 28 in. Each artist is limited to one entry in a given medium, total not to exceed three and en- try blanks must be filled cut in full and attached to the back of the painting, in the upper right hand corner.
 Cash awards will be distributed the winners by the Anch- orage Fur Rendezvous after the close of the exhibit. Awards will be given for first and second place in each medium. Ribbons will be given for honorable men tiOn.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20

ger at the park.
 Cyrus St. Amand came 10 town on his semi annual fur buying trip. Fortuna Ledge Down inc lower Yukon) was inc home ot "CY" long before inc gold rush 10 Alaska started.
 A card was sent to Johnny Pol is from Bob Eliassen in Riegel- vile, Penna. which reads; Hay ing good time-no winter wea- ther as yet, still have 10c beer. Bought me new Plymouth Saw oy 4-door Va on my birthday yesterday (fifth of January). Best wishes to all"
 Come prepared with No. 6 shot. Vic Cottini says there are thou- sands of Mountain. Rock and Will low Ptarmigan around Little Su- sitna Lodge area. Skiing is in season, too.
 Two hundred and fifty eight pictures" were taken by the K ray staff. A report to us should be in the mail about the twenty fifth.
 License 744l4. with a '55 tag. was found and left with May Car fer in tbe post office.
 Stole this from Coronet. If you earn $4,000 a year and your wife doesn't work she's a dependent If your wife earns $4,000 a year and you don't work -yurra buln!"
 This should be good! Saturday, the 22nd (about seven P.M), the Wasilla women and High School girls hold the preliminary spot. Wasilla Hi (boys) plays An chorage Hi the first home game of the season. A nominal charge will be made to defray future costs of team-travel.
 A post-inventorY party was giv- en by Vivian and Walt Iceland al Hallea Lodge. Employees (RaY Bergman III Martin Belts Pat Hjellenl and their mates (sans Cbildrenl and Mrs. Evan Jones were their guests ali a cocktail and fowl dinner-with wonderful hor d 'ouvres-all prepared by June Robinette. The nine par ticipants represented two hun dred sixty eight years in Alaska -four were born and raised here. SPOT DANCE AT WASILLA
 What the heck is a spot dance? Have you ever been to one? Ac- cording to Community Club mem bers that are putting it on-it means that a couple who are on the "spot" when the music stops win the prize. There will be variety of prizes awarded during the evening. The dance band fur nishing the music will be Al O. Berg and his Tune Twisters. See you Saturday night, January 18th for a good, grand time.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20

During Alaska's Exercise. Snowbird, Jan. 13 to Feb B, the Army and! Air Force are provid- ing intensive joint training of units under sHzb-Arctic conditions. Experience during past Alaska maneuvers shows that operations can be conducted, for prolonged periods, at temperatures to 45' below zero if wind movement is not too great
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20

The U. s. Army soldiers Yu- kon stove, a standard item of is- sue for use in his tent on such sub-Arctic maneuvers as Alaska's
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20

FRONTIERSMAN CLASSTFIEDS; ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
The frontiersman., 1955-01-20

FRONTIERSMAN CLASSTFIEDS ALWAYS BRING RESULTS