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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
587 Deaths Over
Labor Holidays

Associated Press reports indi-
cate that 587 persons had lost
their lives by late Monday eve
ming during the Labor Day holi-
day. Four hundred and twenty
were killed on the highways;
there were 80 drownings; 81 per-
sons died in miscellaneous acci-
dents, and the roll was not COM
plete.
Ohio ranked third in deaths with
30. California led with 80 and Tex
as was second with "a.
Locally, Robert Williams, %,
was killed when the auto he was
driving went out of control on
West High Street at about 2:30
am. Saturday morning. With Will
liams were Donald White, %, who
is in critical condition in Mt Car
mel Hospital with a brain injury;
Jerry Gammell, %, also in Mt.
Carmel with fractured right le-
and Il cut arm; and Grever Mitch
urT, %, IN Mt. Carmel with a
scalp injury.
Williams is survived by his
wife, Sally; his parents, Mrs. Ber-
tha Price and Luther Williams,
London; three sisters, Mrs. Helen
Lindsay, Mrs. Rosemary Hawkins
and Donna Mae Williams, all of
London. and four brothers, Ray
mond, Springfield; Williams and
Charles, London, and Richard,
California
Funeral services were held
Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Schlech-
ty-Fichner Funeral Home, the
Rev. Cline officiating. Interment
at Sedalia Cemetery.
Four-year old Toni Lynn Lev
els died in an accident near Plain
City Friday, when an auto driven
by her mother went out of control.
She was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Levels, of Diamond.
o., near Akron This death did not
count in the holiday toll.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Ok Roast Prizes
And Beauty Queen
Are Announced

The West Jefferson Community
and Businessmen's Association an
nounce that the grand prize at the
Ok Roast, 1855 Dodge hardtop
coupe, was won by Mr.. 0. E.
Green, of Route 2, Grove City.
Second prize, Westinghouse
roaster and cabinet, was won by
Mr.. Lundy Estep, also of Grove
City Route 2.
The beauty contest was won by
Miss Ruth Jaxtheimer, II, who
resides with her sister and broth
er-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Crotty, in the Merriman addition,
West Jefferson. Miss Jaxtheimer
is planning to attend st. Marys of
the Springs college in the near
future. Her court consisted of the
Misses Ann Bogart, Sue Briden-
stine. Pat Hegedus and Esther
Stanley.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Robert Henry Is
Appointed Deputy
By Sheriff Smith

Madison County Sheriff Joe S.
Smith announced today that he
had appointed Robert Henry. 25,
of Newport as his deputy, making
his staff complete.
Henry is a lifelong resident of
Madison County. He and his wife,
the former Nola IsaacS, and
their three-year old daughter,
Linda, reside at Newport, where
they operate Henry's Grocery.
Henry is a staff sergeant with the
Ohio National Guard with seven
years service.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Merchants Elect
Officers For Sc

London's Retail Merchants AS
sociation, at their meeting Friday
noon, elected officers for the COM
ing year.
Mr.. Ray Ballenger was re-elect-
ed as president, with Paul Alexan-
der as vice-president. Howard
Richeson was reelected as secre-
tary-treasurer.
The Board of Governors will con-
sist of the following: for two years
u. R. Conway, Howard Eckart
and Kenneth Phleger; for one year
Howard Brewer, Richard Cutlip
and Gilbert Mossbarger.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Retired Farmer
Dies On FRIDAY

Funeral services for Luther
Fletcher, 80, a retired farmer, who
died at Fayette Memorial Hospi-
tai, Washington c. H. Friday, fol-
lowing a short illness, were at the
Lukens Funeral Home Monday.
The Reverend A. M. Shenefelt.
was the officiating minister. In
terment was in Sedalia Cemetery.
Mr.. Fletcher was resident of
Madison County the greater part
of his life, in Sedalia, Lilly Chap
ell and Somerford communities.
He was a member of Science Hill
Grange.
Survivors include daughter,
Miss Imogene Fletcher of the
home and brother, Charles Flet-
cher of Grove City. -.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Schools Open For
All Area Students

London and Madison County
school children trekked back to
the classrooms today, mostly for
only morning session. Pupils ap-
peared in what was believed to be
record numbers throughout the
area.
Mr.. J. J Hartley, superinten-
dent of London Public Schools, re-
ported full class rooms, but no ser
ious overcrowding. All teacher po-
sitions are filled.
Mr.. Rolla D. Webster, superin-
tendent of the County system, also
reported all his teaching positions
occupied, with the exception of a
part-time music teacher.
West jefferson. where it was
believed halliday classes would
be held, leased again the old
printing shop they utilized last
year, and managed to fit every
body in.
New school heads in the county
system are Mr.. Austin Burnham
of the Monroe Township School
and Mr.. John Pearson, of the Can
aan Township School, both in the
Jonathan Alder District.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Policy Meeting Of
Farm Bureau Set

Farm Bureau members from
Madison County will be on hand
Tuesday, September 6, 8 PM. at
the High School in Plain City for
a Farm Bureau Policy Develop
ment meeting, called by Rowland
Bishop, State Farm Bureau Trus-
tee, representing Madison, Union,
Delaware, and Franklin counties.
Purpose of the "PD" meeting is
to launch the democratic resolu-
ton process of Farm Bureau for
1856. This is one of % 'PD" meet
ing to be held throughout the state
during August and September.
Number one problem facing
Farm Bureau is raising net income
to farmers. These are the words
of D. R. Stanfield upon becoming
executive secretary for the Ohio
Farm Bureau Federation He re-
places John w Sims who retired
as executive secretary August ].
Farm Bureau members attend
ing the "PD" meeting in Plain
City will be Farm Bureau Presi-
dent, Delbert Dorm; county
Spokesman, H. w. Rogers and AL
ternate, Mrs. E. B. Converse; Del
egates, Austin Harbage, Wilfred
Garen, Henry Snyder, Donald
Mace, and Mrs. Hiram Riegel;
Legislative Chairman, E. B. Con-
verse; Women's Committee Chair
man, Mrs. Harry Pugsley and Leg
islative Representatives, Mrs. Del
bert Grouse and Mrs. Leslie Laird;
and the County Resolutions Com
mittee which includes Kenneth
Slyh, Mrs. Robert Buck, Rodger
Baker, Jesse Hart in addition to
Mrs. Rodney Plymell, H. w. Rog-
ers and E. B. Converse previously
mentioned.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Public Meeting
Law Effective
On September 30

Ohios new law, sponsored by the
Ohio Newspaper Association and
its Freedom of Information Com
mittee, which provides that all
meetings of governmental bodies
be open to the public, goes into ef-
feet Septonber 80, 1855.
The law refers to all Legislative
bodies presumably from the high
est to the lowest in any form of
governmental function, and includ-
es city and village councils as well
as boards of education, township
trustees and county commissioners.
However, just the law will not in
sure the practice of the provisions.
It will be up to the public and the
press to maintain vigilant watch
for continued violations.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Two Arrested For
Drunken Driving

The State Highway Patrol re-
ports the arrest of two men over
the weekend on charges of driving
while intoxicated.
Albert Norris, SO, Route 3, Lon
don, was arrested Sunday on
drunken driving charges and was
fined $50 and costs and sentenc-
ed to ten days in Jail. In addition,
he was charged with driving while
his drivers license was suspended,
and was fined $50 and costs on
that charge, and sentenced to an
additional ten days in Jail.
Arnold Whaley, %, of Grove
City. was arrested for drunken
driving, and was fined $3.50 and
costs and sentenced to three days
in Jail.
Both men appeared in ]. P. Ned
CpeaSmaker'c court
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Former Resident
Dies In Newark

Funeral services for Mrs. Lille
Myers, a former resident of North
Oak Street, London, who died Au
gust 25 in Newark, were at New
ark on August 81, with interment
in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark.
Mrs. Myers was born in Zanes-
vile, April 16, 1869, and resided in
London for a number of years
while her husband, the late Ed My
ers, was employed at the London
Prison Farm. Mr.. Myers died some
years ago.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Barrett Rites Are
Held On Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Angie
Barrett, 90, widow of Harry Bar
rett, who died at her home near
Sedalia Friday noon after a long
illness, were Monday at the Sny-
der Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling.
The Reverend l. c. Wright was
officiating minister. Interment was
in Sedalia Cemetery.
Surviving are one son, Ronald,
near Sedalia; daughter, Mrs. Ra-
chel Edwards at the home; two
brothers, Lewis Counts and o. c..
Counts. both of Sedalia.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Ropp Is Member
Of Committee

Mr.. George Ropp, Rt l, London,
Ohio, has been named as member
of the Farmers Home Administra-
ton County Committee, according
to information from Alvin w. Barr,
County Supervisor. He replaces
Mr.. Hays D. Carter, Rt. 2, Plain
City, Ohio. whose three-year term
expired July /.
Mr.. Barr also advises that as of
September l Fayette County has
been added to his unit, with a SUBJ
office at Washington c. H. His
headquarters will remain at 81 w.
High Street, London, Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Sheriff Captures Two In
Mt. Sterling Burglar Chase
Homer Stonerock
Dies Thursday

Funeral services for Homer
Stonerock, n, of Mt. Sterling, an
employe of the McCord, Corp, who
died Thursday evening following
two operations, were at the Sny-
der Funeral Home Sunday. Inter-
ment in Mt. Sterling Cemetery.
Surviving are his father, Walter
Stonerock; three sisters, Mrs. Lilly
Greenlee, Mrs. Betty Ruth Acton
and Mrs. Mary E. Allen; five
brothers, Virgil, Walter, Jr., How
ard, Lloyd and Paul.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
1t. Col. Copeland
Returns To u. S. A.

1t. Col. John A. Copeland, u. S.
Marine Corps, is enroute home to
Washington, d. c., after tour of
inspection of the Orient, as a part
of the Armed Forces Mutual Aid
Program"
He will come to London in
short time to join Mrs. Copeland,
who has been the guest of his
mother during his absence from
the country.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
Twin Sons Born To
West Jefferson Coach

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cochran,
West Jefferson, announce the bir-
tn of twin sons at Mt. Carmel Hos
pital, Saturday, September 3.
The Boys" have been named,
Dennis Keith and Douglas Kirk.
Their dad" is coach and facul-
ty member of jefferson Local
High School.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
CECIL A. REED
is IMPROVING

Cecil A. Reed, prominent Mad
ison County Farmer, is slowly i'm
proving at his home near Gallo
way, following two weeks in Mt.
Carmel Hospital for observation
and treatment
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
MRS. CORSON HOME
FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. A. F. (Doc) Corson, was
returned to her home 206 Park Av-
enue, in the Lukens ambulance
Monday from White Cross Hos
pital. She is recovering after ma
jor operation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
M rs. COOK
RETURNS HOME

Mrs. Milt. Cook, is recovering at
her home in Summerford after an
operation at University Hospital.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
HOME FROM STAY AT
DOCTORS HOSPITAL

Harold Barkalow, 1913 East
High Street returned to his home
Sunday after treatment at Doc
tors Hospital, Columbus, for
muscular ailment.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
ED VISINTINE TAKEN
TO MT. CARMEL

Mr.. Ed Visintine was taken to
Mt. Carmel Hospital in the Sch
lechty-Fichner ambulance at about
7 am. Tuesday morning. His room
number is S19.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-09-06
u OUR
"a town
ENGAGEME EMIT

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ENGAGEMENT
She: l am returning your
ring as I love another!
He: Tell me who he is,
please, maybe he'll buy it!
SCIENCE
We hear that the scientists
are not sure that the cobalt
bomb can destroy the entire
human race. Oh come now
fellows! Just don't just sit
there-do something!
COMPLAINT
Sweet young thing to neigh
Dor Il sent away for five
foot shelf and the store sent
me back a bunch of books"
FACT
Detroit has always been
considered to be the motor
capital. However, it now
comes to light that this year
so far Detroit assembled less
than one third of the country's
autos. Reason? Auto manu-
facturers are setting UP as
sembly plants in other local.
tiles taking the manufactur-
ing to the business.
RECIPE
You've all heard about the
Georgia restaurant which ad-'
vertised Yankee Pot Roast
Southern Style" We saw one
up in New England recently
which stated "Shrimps Creole
Cooked the Maine Way"
ECONOMY
Heard about husband who
is sucn tighwad that he buys
groceries wholesale and sells
'em to his wife retail.
LIVING
They call ft mans world
but almost everything is in the
wife's name!
SCHOOL DAzE
Little Willie was kept after
school and told to write Il
have gone home a hundred
times after he had erred in
saying II have went" Teacher
left early but when she came
in the next morning she saw
the following on the black
board:
Dear Teacher, I have writ
I have gone home one hun
merit times and now I have
went home"
Many a girl, when she elopes
let's her imagination run away
with her!
HOLY MATRiMoNY
Many marriages go on the
rocks because the couple is
hitched to a red wagon and
separated by tongue.
NUTRITION
A cafeteria is the best place
in the world to get balanced
meal.
poME
If you love me,
AS / love you,
There's no love lost,
Between us two!
dedicated to Malenkov)
TRAFFIC
If you like to gamble. cross
the street with your eyes
closed and try to guess what
make of car will hit you.
SCIENCE
Einstein gets credit for the
theory of relativity but to our
notion it was invented by
mothers-in-law who think they
know how to run sons-in-law.
SOLUTION
We've finally found out how
to get rid of book salesman
in a hurry-just buy a set of
books.
KID STUFF
Little boy had just return
ed from his first day at school.
Mother asked him what it was
like and what he had done.
"Oh, we did all sorts of
things. First thing they asked
me was where / was born"
Mother said, "And I suppose
you told them that you were
born in the hospital?"
Nav" said Jlfrior. II didn't
want them to think / was
sissy so I told 'em I was born
in Yankee Stadium!"
LIVING
Who says women can't keep
secrets? We know a fellow
who was engaged for almost
six months before his girl
friend told him a word about
it.
Mt-O-Mi
With some married women
II sometimes is a question of
whether to get a divorce or
new coat.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
University Junior, Of PolrhdIdn
Heads State Baptist Student Union

jesse { Green. Jr. 81 Row ba;
tan, MAS the recipient OF two >ie-
nal fonofs last week emo
ON Sunday, he Nao one oi 81
students at THE University oi
Virginia 10 receive the Certificate
OF intermediate HonorS This Ger
tlficate is awarded 10 third year
men vho have maintained scho-
la.stic quality credit average o. ,
or have been on the Dean List
for their first four oemcsters At
the University
These exercises we're held m
tho Eotynda. and Dr Marcus b.
Mauett DEAN oi the ioper plal-
aion. pretented lhe c8ndldate. to
a.heir respective deans torty-iiye
al The recipients were from she
College az Arts and Sciences one
AS frorl the Education School
fourteen from tho Engineering
school and tWo from tho Archi-
lecture School
On SATURDAY. Green had been
elected state president OF TIC VIM
glnia Baptist Student Union IL
their annusl convention at Mel
rose BAPTIST Church IN Roanoke
There were approximately four
ll4dled B4.Hs4st students attend
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
Barter Theater's
Julius Caesar
Coming to HIS c

The Barter Theater players pro
ductlon OF Julius Caesar" will be
presented at Hampden Sydney
College Friday. Dec. 2, in johns
Auditorium at 8 p. m
The performance Is being sI,on
sored by The Jongleurs. the stu
dent dramatic organization. anc
the college chapter OF Alpha Ps
Omega national dramatic fra
ternlty.
Robert portcrfield, a Hampden
Sydney alumnus. directs the Bar
ter Theater productions. an G
julius Caesar" Is one Of the
troupe 5 outstanding productions
The play two weeks hence Is
the first Of series of campus
theatrical productions this sea
son sponsored by the Jongleurs
The group has announced plans
for an all student production tc
follow later in the season
The performance is open TO the
public, and students will open
ticket offices IN downtown Farm
vile this week
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22

Sales on the Old Belt flue-cur-
q tobacco markets during the
ninth week we're marked by lower
price and poorer quality Gross
5lcs tQts}ed 28.0028l8 pounds
for an average 81 50 81 per hun
dred
The average 0aa price drop
u 81 30 from ihe season high Of
last week SEASON sales were rais~
- TO 27l 9T2 80l pounds averag :
ing s54 18 Because Of falling
prices deliveries 70 the Fluc- cured
StabHlzauou Corporation under
The Government loan program,
ncreatcG fom B lou Of Sax per
cont 3nt week to approximately
10 pen cent tins week Receipts
for the season WcIe about 95 per
cent a gross sales
Around 70 per cent Of the grade
averages were of this week COM
pared with quotations Of last
week Most Of the losses were ST
and 81 per hundred but few
were down to S. and 81 The de-
cl'nes affected all groups.
A larger percentage Of poor leaf,
low prlmines and nondescript was
offered 10 lower the general quail
ty Principal offerings were poor
20 good leaf far smoking leaf
and lues low p!mings and nom
dhscIipt
stocks Of fmo-cmed tobacco
owned by dealers and manufac-
uncrs on October were 2.548, :
$4,000 pounds farm sales
weight Holding on October /.
1854 Nerc 2.267 1863 900 pounds
Ihcrc wlll be only three days sales
On the old Belt markets this week
IS tor Thanksgiving holidays
Thursday and F'!9day-Will be OBJ
served
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
Columbus Boychoir
Concert November %
Opens Artist Series

The 1866 Farmville- Long
wood College Artists series be-
gins next Tuesday. NOV 20. with
the presentation OF the Columbus
Boychoir at 8 D. m IN Jarman
Hall
Approximately $50 adult and
students season tickets mot
counting Longwood Students have
been sold so far TO the series.
which, Will bring TO Farmyllle
three additional concerts includ-
ing the National Symphony Or
chestra on Tuesday, March 6. and
"TWoa Company, on Monday.
April l6
Season tickets to the series are
Still available through Mrs J
3 Wall Jr. chairman Of the
ticket sales committee, or viii be
available IN the lobby the night
Of the Boychoir performance. No
tickets 10 the individual perfor~
nances viii be sold. however at
any time this season.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
John Randolph r-TA
Bazaar Successful

a large crowd attended t9c
successful annual bazaar spon
>ored ~ the F-TA John Ran
dolrh School lhIr dav night Nov
II
Inc event va unusai a. i took
On a carnival arr Each room "a
decorated as booth for entcT-
tAlnmcut, Including fortune tel
hing dart shooting fishing ring
throwing and hitc elephant sale
Pot holders. crochet ~Iork cm-
broidcry luncheon sets aprons
and many attractive Christmas
gifts items acre displayed and
sold
Coffee soft drink cakc piss
cookies, tartS preserves Jams JET
hes 4..c c4@dY 9exc AZ CID
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
% Letters Of
Stonewall Jackson
Given to. Memorial

a Florida woman has donated
~ letters Of StonowalI Jackson
20 the Stoneweu Jackson Memor
!a.l Inc at Lexington, Jay w
Johns president Of the Memorial
has announced
Johns said the gift came from
Miss ISobel Arnold. of DeLsnd
Fla who was prompted to make
the donation BY the recent cleo :
tlon Of the great Confederate mil
itary leader 10 the Hall OF Fame.
This gifts brings 10 about 100
the number 0! jackson letters
nov on display at the Memorial,
the home Or Jackson when he vas
professor at Virginia Military
Institute The home now IN its
second year Of operation an an
admission free historic shrine
also contains number Of rolics,
originally associated With JACK
sou and his family
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
Offering For Human Suffering
Union Thanksgiving Service
Thurs, Dir. McClung Speaks

The offering aigl 20 10 Church
World Services Share Our Sur
plus program Protestant denomi-
nations In the U S have set a
three-year goal for distribution
overseas 2 minimum Of 500 900
900 pounds Of surplus food IN ad-
ditloE to their other regularly
scheduled relief programs through
CWs.
To Benefit Needy
r ig expected that towards
>of s 900 900 viii be given at SINH
lar Thanksgiving services 70 that
here being held across the ma
ton This Will be the second an
niYersary Of the Share Our Sur
plus program
CWS has calculated that each
dollar Of funds made available
to the progra IN sends to suffering
peoples aboard an average Of 100
70 $50 pounds Of food
The Service maintains active
staffs in the countries 70 which
food and clothing are sent. Their
task is TO insure sure and equit-
able distribution TO those in most
urgent need
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-22
Auxiliary Leads
Know America
Obserya nce Here
W eek $ Events
Topped by Radio
Talks, Display

Know Your Amer ca Wee.
November 1925 is being observed
III FarmvIlle under sponsorship Of
Jack Garland Unl American Le-
Rion Auxiliary using the 1858
theme Considering thu blessing
Of Freedom
Three morning radio broadcasts.
q decorated window downtown
and special auxiliary plans fea-
ture The week S observance
Mrs. Grace c Gordon unit
Amerlcanism chairman opened
the Observance Monday morning
With a radio talk oyfl station
VITO She used tile 1855 Them
as her subject
Four Speakers
Tuesday morning Mrs f A
Chappell. Auxiliary president Wi
have as her RADIO address topic
~"Our Four Great Faiths Wcd
nesday morning Mrs N o Myet
and Mrs Warren Keynodle viii
speak OF Membership ~ tae
American Legion Auxiliary
Key TO Service, to God and Coun
try
A widow display. at Martins
the Jeweler, is devoted to our