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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Arraign Nineteen
In Court Thursday

Nineteen men were arraigned in
Judge Gerald A. Baynes' Court on
Thursday morning.
Donald E. Nicholson, Leo Main
ea, Richard W. Jones and Harold
w. Mongold, all indicted for es-
cape from penal institution,
pleaded guilty and were sentenced
to l to 5 years, (indeterminate)
sentences in the Ohio State Peni-
tertiary. Jones entered a plea of
not guilty but changed his plea
during the arraignment.
Jay Pack pleaded guilty to a
charge of failure to provide. His
case was continued pending a re-
port from the probation officer.
Henry Ford Boggs pleaded not
guilty to two separate charges of
forging and uttering a check. The
court appointed Charles Crabbe as
his counsel after questioning re-
vealed Boggs to be INDECENT. Trial
was set for October IT.
James Cooper pleaded guilty to
charge of failure to provide His
bond was continued pending a re-
port from the probation officer.
Charles Boggs and julius l.. Yu-
rina both pleaded guilty to charges
of breaking and entering in the
night season, two counts. Boggs
was represented by the firm of
Crabbe and Tanner. Their hearing
was continued until $3.50 Saturday.
Milton Lee Davis pleaded guilty
to a charge of failure to provide.
His sentence was deferred.
Sylvester Sargent pleaded not
guilty to a charge of failure to pro-
vide. He was released on bond,
with trial scheduled for October
26. He was represented by Rich
mond and Richmond.
Richard Follrod and John JOS
ephs pleaded guilty to charges of
breaking and entering in the night
season, and Follrod pleaded guilty
to charges of resisting arrest. Foil
rod was represented by Robert E.
Wright. Their case was continued.
Frank W. Sanderson pleaded
guilty to charge of issuing a
check without sufficient funds. He
was placed on probation, and ord
cred to pay costs and damages.
Raymond Lee Daugherty plead
ed guilty to charge of assault and
battery. Judge Baynes sentenced
him to 80 days, suspended it for
six months, fined him S25 and
costs.
Gene Edward Martin pleaded
guilty to a charge of breaking and
entering in the night season and
larceny. His case was continued.
Denzel Wilder and William Dill
dine pleaded not guilty to two
charges of auto stealing and opera
tion of motor vehicle without the
owners consent. Their cases will
be heard on October "a and 27 re-
spectively.
Elmer Alfrey pleaded guilty to q
charge of failure to provide He
was placed on probation for IL
months, ordered to pay $40 per
week as support.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
London-Wes+'viIIe
w. Jeff-Frankfor+
On Friday Night

London's Red Raiders, sporting
three-game win total will journey
to Westerville Friday to engage
the second of their Mid-Six Lea
que opponents. London's chances
in Fridays game look good. The
Marching Band will accompany
the team and perform in the pre-
game and at the half-time, repeat
ing their Men at Work" perfor-
nance of last Friday.
West Jefferson's Rough Riders
will also leave home Friday to
make their attempt with Frank
fort. The Rough Riders have drop
ped three of their three S ar S
this season, but have not given up
hope.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Patrol Reports
For September

Corporal Paul j. Peterson of the
London Highway Patrol Post re-
ports that the post investigated 81
accidents the month of September,
1855. Of these, six were injury ac-
cidents, with a total of nine per-
sons injured. One was fatal, with
one person killed.
In addition, the patrol made 135
arrests and issued 1,565 written
warnings to motorists who in some
way violated the traffic laws of
the state of Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Mrs. George Null
Dies "Wednesday

Mrs. George w. Null, age al,
died suddenly of a heart attack, at
her home in West Jefferson, We'd
nesday.
She is survived by her husband;
two sons, Donnie and Richard at
home; two daughters, Mrs. James
Boggs and Mrs. Ronald Elkins of
Mechanicsburg; her parents. Alva
and Elizabeth Martin; a sister
Mrs. Glenn Lewis of Columbus; a
brother, Edward Martin of Fres-
no, California.
Funeral services Friday at two
o'clock at the RAIDER Funeral
Home in West Jefferson. Inter-
ment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Fun
eral home.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Wrecked Auto Is
Found Abandoned

The State Highway Patrol re-
ported a wrecked car abandoned
on US. 40 ee/fourths of a mile
west of Lafayette.
The patrol said that a passing
motorist notified the weighing
station at 5:26 Thursday morning
that an auto had been wrecked at
this spot. When the patrol car ar
rived at the scene, the driver and
passengers, if any, had fled. Pol
ice said the car, going west on the
national route, had somehow gone
off the right-hand side of the road,
through a fence and into a corn
field. They were trying to check
out the car to determine owner
shin
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
80 MPH Limit In
Effect On US 20

Drivers with a fondness for put
ting their foot in the carburetor
are given a little more leeway on
a 29-mile portion of US. Route
40.
Ohio Highway Director Samuel
o. Linzell, who has the power to
establish speed limits on the
states highways, announced in Co
lumbus Tuesday that the portion
of US. 40 between West Jeffer-
son and Springfield, has been des-
ignated as a go mile an hour high
way, with few spots cut down to
40 m. p. h. The new limits were
set after a study of existing speeds,
accidents, frequency of entrances
and design.
Speed limit signs have been
erected on the highway, indicating
the stepped-up areas.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Taylor Named As
County Chairman

Mr.. George w. Taylor. county
commissioner, has been named
chairman of the campaign in this
county to secure passage of the
Constitutional amendment which
would remove the barrier now pro-
hibiting increases and decreases of
salaries of judges and other elect
ed officials during their term of
office.
The proposal, which in reported
ly backed by the Ohio State Bar
Association, would alleviate what
is now considered many injustices
in the salaries of elected officials.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Health Dept. Cancels
October Chest Clinic

The Madison County Health De-
partment regretfully announces
that the October Chest Clinic
scheduled for ! pm. October Z,
has been postponed.
The department will announce
the date of the next chest clinic,
which will be held in November.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Polio Problems
Still With Us
Despite Vaccine

The future of the continuing
fight against polio will depend in
large degree on the success of next
Januarys March of Dimes, Mrs.
M. ]. Chakeres, South Main Street,
declared today.
Mrs. Chakeres is director of
Madison County Infantile Paraly-
sis Foundation Activities, in her
capacity as welfare chairman for
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sornrity's
Beta Kappa Chapter of London.
The chapter co-operates with the
national sorority in its support
and promotion of the fight against
polio.
Mrs. Chakeres, as director, rep
resented Madison County at a two
day March of Dimes" planning
meeting in Cincinnati which was at
tended by 300 volunteer leaders
from three states.
Basil O'Connor, president of the
National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis, was principal speaker
at the conference. which also
heard a message from Bob Feller,
of Cleveland, who is state polio
chairman.
Preparations for the 1856 March
of Dimes will start Immediately in
Madison County, Mrs. Chakeres
stated, so that an all-out effort
can be made to raise the commun-
ity's share of the S47,6O0,0O0 nat
ional need, over half of which is
for patient care.
Mr.. O'Connor outlined the Wit
al need to intensity the polio cru
sade at the meeting" Mrs. Chalk
eres stated. '"The National Foun-
dation's school vaccine program is
providing a large measure of pol
10 protection for about 100000
children this year. But the disease
has claimed thousands of new vic
Tins among the 53,0O0,000 remain
ing under the age 20 who have re-
ceived no vaccine. Moreover,
small percentage of individuals
are incapable of responding to the
vaccine.
Thus new polio patients are
continuously added to the thous-
ands who already rely on the
March of Dimes" for help. Even
as we look hopeful to the future,
we realize our obligations to those
who must be served on their long
road back to usefulness. The chal-
lenge to repair lives to the high
est degree is ours right now, "she
continued
THE Salk polio vaccine marks
a magnificent victory over a vir-
us" Mrs. Chakeres stated after
hearing the talks at the confer
ence, "but the disease caused by
the virus is not licked yet. 1t
won't be until polio crippling is a
thing of the past. That can hap
pen only when everybody who is
susceptible has been given the pro-
lection vaccine affords, and when
we have rebuilt the lives of tens
of thousands for whom the vac
cine has come too late. The Salk
vaccine for 1854 was proved so to
90 per cent effective and since
then has been increased in potency.
This means possibly an even high
er percentage of protection was
given those who received at least
two shots before the 1855 polio
season" she concluded.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
Five Escapes Are
Returned To LPF

Superintendent r. B .Eckle of
the London Prison Farm, reports
that various police agencies have
returned five prisoners to the
farm recently.
In addition to Jerome Oates,
escaped lifer who was brought
back by Mr.. Ray Allison from Mo-
bile, Alabama, where he had CIV
en- himself up to Mobile police,
four others are back within the
fold. They are Howard Kea,
Charles Isaacs, Donald Price and
Leonard Morrison, all recent es-
capees.
w. A DAVIS
is IN HOSPITAL
w. A. Davis, SO South Oak
Street, has entered Mt. Carmel
Hospital, for observation and
treatment. His room number is
$50.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
RECOVERING FROM
TUESDAY OPERATION

Mrs. William Blosser, ga S.
Laurel st. is recovering from a
major operation performed on
Tuesday. October 4. Her room
number at Mt. Carmel is SAG.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
MRS. GILBERT SHlVELY
IN MT. CARMEL HOSPITAL

Mrs. Gilbert S. Shively of New
ark, former resident of London,
entered Mt Carmel Hospital this
week for an eye operation.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-10-07
u OUR
"a TOWN


STORY
Bud Nelson from down Leb-
anon way tells this one and
we think it's great. Seems
young man down there appli-
ed for job at one of the local
stores and the owner asked
the boy to fill out an appli-
cation form. The form reveal
ed the boys name to be Alex
ander Graham Bell. Storeown-
er said, You have a pretty
well known name, young fell
lowr'
To which remark our hero
replied, 1T ought to be. I've
been delivering groceries a
round here for two years!'
LIVING
A mother is a person who
works from son-up to SON.
down.
EDUCATION
The American educational
system embraces students who
are either straight-A or split
T. the balance can't disting-
uish between semester and
the first half.
DIVORCE
At least one thing can be
said for divorce. 1t is about
the only way that the aver
age woman can afford a maid.
FUTURE
AS soon as automation gets
a foothold it will do a lot
more than make life easier.
it will also provide suitable
jobs for all these supersales-
men who have been running
around loose for the past
twenty years.
BRAVERY
Our own idea of valor is
when a guy has the nerve to
make love to his girl over a
party line.
ADAGE
The old saying, Necessity
is the mother of invention"
seems to have changed. The
\ word necessity has been re-
placed by "laziness'
PROBLEM
Blackstone, the magician.
says that rabbits which used
to cost him ten cents now cost
about two dollars each. He'll,
and we always thought he al
ways got 'em out of a hat!
CHANGE
These are the days where
in the handbook has been re-
placed by the credit card. II
is not b case of how much
you can pay but how often.
TEE WEE :.
It appears that television is
now but a thin film of reality.
PoME
Faith! And in this world so
rash. We've yet to see a
haber dash. And. Yea, in
this land so merry. We've
yet to see an apothe carry!
FACT
Many a man is now married
simply because some pretty
girl caught him flirting.
SPEED
We hear tn a I Air Force
wives have already started to
complain upon finding that
their husbands can travel
faster than the speed of
sound!
READER
Wayne Webb, former Lon
don boy who now lives in
Honolulu, Hawaii, was in
town for a visit and told us
that he is a great reader of
our column. Wayne is in the
jewelry business out there. He
has a friend who is radio
announcer and says that his
friend uses some of our stuff
on his program. Thanks, Way
ne, and it is nice to know that
our paper has a reader clear
out in the Pacific.
MEDICINE
Doctor: II ana afraid / have
bad news for you. You'll new
er be able to work again"
Patient: That's great, doc
now what's the bad news ?"
HUMN!
Charity is a noble thing.
especially when it is tax de-
ductible.
POWER
Just think! A piece of ura-
MUM no bigger than golf
ball can produce as much en-
ergy as a golfer trying to beat
his way out of a sand-trap!
PROGRESS
About 40 years ago, there
was one mule for every four
people. It has now been deter
mined that at the present
time there is only one for
every thirty-five jackasses.
LAST WORD
And, we suppose, you've no
doubt heard about the two
hungry arabs who ate their
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
]. w. JOHNSON

The first initial meeting of the
0TA was held Monday. Sept. IL,
1T 7:30 pm. at the school with the
president Mr.. Zack Martin pre-
siding.
The president gave a few brief
remarks concerning the value OF
meeting on time.
The appointment Of various
committees were completed.
The planning committee Is plan
ming a big year for the benefit OF
the school, the parents, and the
community.
The principal. Mrs. Primus re-
lated some of the things this or
ganization can do to improve the
school and community.
The safety patrols were install
ed Monday, Sept. IL at 100 pm.
Mr.. Don Henry, director OF the
American Automobile Association
and Officer Hawk of the police
department Of Hialeah carried out
the ceremony.
The safety patrols are as fol-
lows:
Captain, Frances Bennett; lieu
tenant. James Martin; patrols,
George Womble, jeanette Scott,
Samuel Brown, Frank Griffin,
Boswell Roberts. Robert Brown.
Mrs. Ethel Primus, principal
lack Martin, president
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
A PERSONAL NOTE TO
TEACHERS

Very often we find II necessary
~ yet in touch with you. Our way
OF doing this Is through notices,
notes and questionaires we send
BY your children. We would be
so gra eful II you would read
these notices and when answers
are requested, give us the infor-
nation. Everything we send Is OF
extreme importance and you
greatly inconvenience US when
you do not respond We know you
will COO -erate in this matter and
we are grateful
Mile NJ. Murray, reporter
Grace b. Albert, principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
HOLMES ELEMENTARY

The pupils and entire building
personnel of Holmes Elementary
School assembled in the schools
cafetorium on Thursday, Septem-
her 10 for the initial assembly
program of the school year.
The devotional exercise was led
by members of the guidance COM
mittee of the school who planned
this assembly as one of its orien-
tation activities. Scripture was
read by Mrs. r. Blackwell and
prayer led by Mrs. c. M. Crump-
ton.
Following the devotional &C
tivity Mrs. Thena Crowder, the
new principal, was introduced to
the group by Mrs. Emma B. Will
liams. Mrs. Crowder was formerly
principal of Bethune Elementary
for a number of years. A bouquet
of red roses was presented to
Mrs. Crowder by Mrs. E. Liberty
in behalf of the faculty as a token
of appreciation and welcome.
Mrs. Crowder greeted all pupils
and extended a cordial welcome
to all first graders. She then intro
duced the cafeteria manager, Mrs.
2. Smith and her cafeteria staff;
o. L. Cause and his custodial
staff; Officer A. J. Braynon, the
schools safety patrolman; Mrs. M.
Reynolds and Mrs. c. l.. Reddick,
secretaries and the faculty.
Mrs. Crowder expressed her
happiness over being associated
with Holmes Elementary School.
She reminded the pupils of the
beautiful school and surroundings
that are theirs and asked for
beautiful behaviour and actions
commensurate with them.
Assembly programs will be held
each Thursday morning at nine
o'clock. Parents and friends are
invited to attend.
The guidance committee has
also planned a series of lectures
to be given over the interconsole
on codes of ethics. The first of
he series was given Monday,
Sept. is by guidance chairman,
Mrs. c. M. Crumpton on codes of
ethics in coming to and going
home from school. Other lectures
follow are codes of ethics on
he corridors, Mr.. Coverson; in the
cafeteria, Mrs. Knowles; in lava
cries, Mrs. Dunn; in assembly,
Mrs. Liberty; in reverence, Mrs.
Mcbride Williams; on the play
ground, Mrs. Wanna; in working
together, Mrs. Blackwell; manners
can be fun, Mrs. Edna Williams.
Cleomie Crumpton, reporter
Thena Crowder, principal. =
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
RICHMOND HEIGHTS

The Richmond Heights Elemen-
tary School opened up the season
with an enrolment Of 300 stu
dents.
Two new instructors have been
added TO the faculty. Mrs. Helen
Dean and Mrs. Tribble.
The first PTA meeting was held
Monday night, Sept. II in the
cafeteria. Officers were installed
by the ma ional president, Mrs.
Mayme Williams, Mrs. Queen
Armstrong gave a report on "Our
School Needs for the Year 1885,
1856"
Walter A. White. principal
Ethel l. Johnson, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

On last Tuesday night we had
our first PTA meeting. The cafe
forum was well packed. We had
as our guest speaker Mr.. Gar
land who is chief supervisor Of
architecture at the Dade county
school board. He brought us much
information with emphasis on the
1855 bond issue. Our principal
introduced the old and new facul-
~ members to the parents.
Mr.. Stirrup, an active member
of Carver's PTA brought us in
teresting remarks. Mrs. Boyer,
PTA president of Douglas and
Booker T. Washington and also
a patrol woman, told us her du-
ties and how we as teachers and
parents can help our boys and
girls avoid accidents. With such
an enthusiastic PTA president,
Mrs. Howell / am sure we will
have a continued good PTA. She
has given much time and effort
to this organization.
On Thursday we had our Sec
ond assembly program. The pa
trolls of the school were installed.
On this occasion we had many
parents present.
We extend birthday greetings
this mon 10 the following
teachers: Mesdames Thelma North,
Melba James, Martha Mckenzie
and Peggie DeShields. Each OF
these persons received a card
shower from the faculty.
May your birthday be filled
with joy; may you be surround
ed by loving friends, and live 10
see many more birthdays.
w. c. Ccgdell, principal
Zelma ID. Black, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY

We are proud TO have our
teachers again working toward
the development of democratic
citizenship in our youth of today.
With pride and honor we well
come Mrs. Arleen Williams of
Miami, Mrs. Capers of Miami and
Miss Jacquelyn Simpson of Chi
cago, to our faculty. Mrs. Williams
will serve as sixth grade teacher,
Mrs. Capers, third grade, and Miss
Simpson, music consultant. We
are deeply grateful to have Mrs.
w. Engram back with us and we
wish for her a very healthful
year.
Another new addition to Doug
las in the line of safety is our new
school patrol woman, Mrs. c. M.
Boyer, our PTA president, who
has worked untiringly in the in
terest Of our boys and girls.
Our first PTA of this school
term was held last Wednesday
might. We were thrilled at the
large crowd and the amount of
participation received from our
parents. We know that this Is the
beginning of a very profitable
year.
Mr.. Matthews of the board of
public instruction, was present to
speak to us on the bond issue.
The faculty and parents were
deeply enlightened by the care
full analysis made by Mr.. Mat
thews of this controversial Issue.
Mrs. Mayme Williams, our ma
tional PTA president, was guest
speaker. Her talk was geared
around meeting the needs of our
boys and girls. Her inspiring mes
sage helped 10 serve as an awak-
ening to what lies ahead
challenge TO do a better job this
year than has ever been done be-
fore. Before her speech, Mrs. NAL
lie NJ. Hunter presented Mrs.
Williams with a lovely corsage
from the PTA.
our cafeteria manager, Mrs.
Strong, spoke TO our parents brief
~ on the importance OF coopera-
ton in lunchroom participation
for the welfare and health OF the
child.
Our custodians were also present
and introduced 10 the parents and
friends. At the close OF the meet
ing we chatted with our parents.
Congratulations are In order for
Miss Beulah Savage for having
received her masters degree In
elementary education from Fla.
A and NJ University this summer.
The faculty is anxiously await
ing the start OF our first practicum
that will begin on Sept. 20. Our
practlcum will be on reading
methods"
Mary F. Williams, principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
HAPPENINGS IN OUR SCHOOLS
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY

j. H. Matteson of the county
school boards site planning de-
partment, spoke at our PTA
meeting last Tuesday evening
upon the invitation of Mrs.
Catherine Gibson, PTA president.
His remarks, graphs and charts
gave background for the need of
passage of the forthcoming School
Bond. Mr.. Matteson also outlined
the plans worked out by Board
personnel, principals, and PTA
presidents for promoting registra-
ton and voting. This is a free
holders election. All Dade County
residents who own or are buying
property-please register and vote.
Installation of the Dunbar
School Patrol was held at 1890
on Monday on the play area of
the school. Mr.. Don Henry of the
Service and Safety Division of the
sponsoring AAA was the speaker
and the installing officer. During
the short program, Officer Kirk
Ian, Dunbar traffic patrolman
spoke briefly to the members of
the 1955-56 Patrol Officers and
Patrolmen installed were: Captain
Ellis M. Scavella, Co-Captain
Gerald Ferguson, first lieutenant
Theodore Gibson, Jr., second lieu
tenant Charles Taylor, and Pat
rolmen Alonzo Ballard, Willie
Coleman, Clarence Cutler, Thorn
as Davidson, George Dean, Rich
ard DeVoe, Daniel Garrett, Jere-
miah Hall, Alton Henley, Rodney
Jackson, Anthony Jones, James
Jordan, Henry King, julius lee,
Leroy Mathis, Charles Mitchell,
Leroy Mucherson, James New
kirk, Nathaniel Perkins, Lebron
Roberts, Joseph Rowe, Nathaniel
Russell, Levi Starks, Rodney Tay-
Tor, and Maurice Wallace.
The Patrol which assists school
children with their safety prob
lens is composed of two mem
bers from each of the claSsrooms
of the 4th, 5th, and 9th grades.
OF the officers, all except Gerald
Ferguson of Miss Adams 5th
grade class, are members of the
9th grade class of the sponsor,
Mr.. Lemon Ivey.
The regular Fall testing program
was held during the past week
beginning on Tuesday. Improve
ment in test administration is ex-
pected due TO special study by
the faculty assisted by Mr.. Loisel-
lie, Head of the Testing Division
of the County Schools.
Mrs. Franklin Brown who was
sent for special training to Camp
Edith Macy by the Dade County
Girl Scout Council, gave report
of her summer experiences on
last Monday evening TO some 80
Girl Scout leaders and committee
members.
Happy birthday to Mrs. IneZ
Mckinney Dean who celebrated
another on last Friday. The
faculty extends sympathy to Mrs.
Bessie Dennis whose uncle, Mr..
Thomas Bragg, died last week
end.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-24
ALMA MATER

Northwestern High,
We pledge our loyalty
Thy walls of learning
Filled with dignity
Thy guiding hand
Has shaped our destiny
Where'er we roam,
Wen call this home,
Northwestern, our own.