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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-06-15

petence in first aid. the POSSIBLE
ties are opened for emergency
treatment during fires. Or for
medical assistance and first aid
at a general disaster or emergency
here.
The ladies of the organization
intend to be what their name
implies-a real auxiliary. When
the group assisted is an organiza-
ton of firemen, it takes some
doing.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-06-15
Woman's Club To
Discuss House

There will be a called meeting
of the Farmville Woman's Club in
the Fellowship Room Of the Meth
odfist Church on Friday, June Is
at 4 p. m. Purpose. to discuss
club property in Farmville.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Seeking to prevent the area
from becoming too highly
industrialized and from being
subjected to a general decline
in real estate valuation, a petit
ton was submitted to Mayor, d.
D. Nichols, Monday, asking for
a restraint order by council
against the concrete mixing firm.
According to a statement from
the mayors office, Monday, there
is nothing in the village statutes
to prevent the company from
locating on the former Bond
property.
The petition stated that such
an installation would have a
serious effect on the valuation
of the areas real estate, since
the area is generally considered
residential.
Continued on Page TWo)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Santa Claus Will Be
Al Hutchins Supermarket

Santa Claus will be featured
visitor at Hutchins' Royal Blue
super market next Saturday,
Dec. % and he will have a free
candy treat for all kiddies, ten
years and under, according to
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Hutchins,
owners.
In addition to the free candy
treat, Mr.. Hutchins said that ten
prizes will be given away Satur-
day evening at $50 o'clock with
Santa Claus in charge. Tickets
for the drawing will be given
on Saturday.
Santa Claus will make his
appearance at Hutchins store
beginning at $50 a. m. Saturday
until noon and again from 200
to $50 p. m.
This store is offering a num-
Der of Yuletide bargains for the
housewife. Turn to their page
advertisement in this section and
check it.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Driving Rights
Are Suspended
For Five Years

Clellie Dee Sublett, 50-year-old
Caldwell truck driver, had his
drivers license suspended for
five years by Guernsey county
Common Pleas Judge Delbert L.
Tedrick, Tuesday, when ne ap-
peared in court on two charges
of second degree manslaughter.
He was also sentenced to six
months in Jail and fined $500.
But five months of the Jail
sentence and the fine were sus-
pended and he was placed on
probation for two years.
A jury found Sublett guilty
of second degree manslaughter,
Dec. II. The charges were filed
following an accident Sept. II
which claimed the lives of Roy
Green, Cambridge route 6, and
Daniel Abrams, near Pleasant
City, both of whom were origin
ally from Noble county.
The collision involved a car
in which Green and Abrams
were riding and d truck driven
by Sublett.
Atty. James A. Weyer, coun-
sci for Sublett, has filed motion
for a new trial.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Stock Township
Farmer Files For
Damage Action
Asks $51,764
For Fall Down
Elevator Shaft

Clarence A. Dimmerling, of
Caldwell route /, who claims
he was injured in a fall down
an elevator shaft at the j. G.
Penny Company store at IT.
119 Putnam street, Marietta,
on May 26, 1855, has filed suit
in Washington county common
pleas court asking for damages
in the amount of $5l ,764.
Defendants are the j. c. Pen
ney company, which leases the
building and The Strecker Broth
ers Co., which owns the property.
In his petition, Dimmerling
states he asked a clerk in the
Penney store for directions to
the Strecker Brothers office,
where he wished TO purchase a
bride for n pony used by his
grandson.
He claims he approached what
he thought was the rear door
Continued on Page TWo)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Annual Christmas
Treat Al SummerfieId

Through the efforts of the
mayor, council, business people
and other citizens of the Sum-
merfield community, there will
be a brief program in front of
the town hall at 7:30 p. M,
Saturday, Dec. %.
A beautiful Christmas tree has
been erected and decorated to
delight both the young and old.
The Methodist mems choral
group will give a rendition of
carols after which Santa Claus
will make his annual appearance
to treat the village and COM
munity children, IA years and
under.
Chairmen on arrangements for
the affair are Wilbur G.. Oliver,
president of council and Howard
E. Wharton, councilman.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
kirchners Awarded Directed
Verdict In lovett Equity Case
Judge Tedriek
Rules Thursday


Common Pleas Judge Del
bert L, Tedrick, of Cam
bridge, ruled Thursday morn
ing in favor of the defendants
in the closing hearing of the
civil suit of Gerald Lovett
versus Elsie Kirchner, ct. al,
which has been heard in equity
for the past several months in
the Noble county courts.
In filing their closing sum-
mary, attorneys for the defend
ants had asked for a directed
verdict and after taking it under
advisement, Judge Tedrick sus-
tanned this motion and awarded
Judgment in favor Of Elsie Kir-
elmer, ct. al.
Attorney Lucien c. Young, of
Caldwell, and Charles D. Fogle,
Of Marietta, represented the
defendants. For the plaintiff,
Gerald Lovett was represented
by Tanner, Weber and McCarty,
of GAINESVILLE, and E. P. McGin-
mis-, of Caldwell.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
WATSON Trial Attracting
Sfaie-Wide Attention

A case OF local interest IN
voIving Harry G. Watson, a
cattle breeder Of near Byesville,
: being heard in the Municipal
court, Cambridge, according to
Municipal court Judge, w. Clark
Hurrell, of Guernsey county.
Watson is charged with attempt
ing to interfere with the identifi-
cation Of brucellosis infected
animals. He is a former farmer
of the Mt Ephraim community.
The hearing opened Wednes-
day morning, and it is believed
to be the first of its type ever
to be heard in an Ohio court.
The state wound up its final
presentation of evidence Friday.
Attorney John Charles Shep-
pard is counsel for the defense
and Attorney Thomas Tribbie is
representing the plaintiff.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
100 Noble County
Korean Veterans.
To Receive Bonus

Approximately 100 Noble
county veterans of the Korean
conflict will be eligible to receive
the bonus approved by Ohio
voters at the past election, ac-
cording to a check at the draft
board office in the postoffice.
John w. Hazard, service officer
for the county, stated today that
his office has been advised that
applications for the Korean
bonus will not be available until
next spring. Dates for filing
applications will be given
advance publicity.
Additional information on the
bonus may be obtained by writ
ing to the Korean Compensation
Fund, 293 E. Long street, Colum-
bus, next spring.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Mack Sauer, of Leesburg, a
{ suntry newspaper editor and
publisher, will be the principal
speaker, Tuesday, Jan. 8, when
the annual stockholders dinner
meeting of the First National
bank is held at the American
Legion hall in Caldwell.
A. L. Schafer, president of the
bank, announced today that MIR.
Sauer had accepted the invitation
and would speak at the dinner to
be held at 1900 o'clock on the
above date. The business meet
ing of the stockholders will be
held at 1000 o'clock a. m.
Often referred to as zone of
the eminent humorists of our
time, Sauer's poems and short
sketches have appeared in
Country Gentleman, Golfers
and newspapers and other peri
odicals all over the country. He
has written three humorous
books.
A complete program will be
announced at a later date.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Ira J. Brandon To
Remain AS Pastor

The congregation of the First
Church of Christ on North street
requested their minister, Ira J.
Brandon, to withdraw his
resignation and continue his
ministry here and last Sunday
morning during the regular Wor-
ship, he announced that he would
continue with the Caldwell
church.
Rev. Brandon submitted his
resignation last Monday to
accept a call to the Lexington
Church of Christ near Mansfield
but at the time, the official board
of the local church did not accept
it.
Following a special meeting OF
the board, Rev. Brandon made
his decision to continue with the
local church.
He will complete six years OF
service in Caldwell next April.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Power Failure
Blacks Out"
Xmas Spirit

An oil line on the diesel
engine at the Caldwell municipal
light plant broke Monday, Dec.
II and caused a shut down on
North street Monday morning
and again in the business section
Monday evening.
This was the third shutdown
to occur at the light plant since
last Wednesday evening, Dec. II,
at 5:32 o'clock. The power at this
time was off for the entire COM
munity for about 20 minutes,
when a "gasket blowed out in
the Diesel engine.
The business district was with
out electricity for about 20
minutes but in other sections of
the town the power was not
turned on until GAS p. m.
Monday morning, the North
street section was again without
power at 1892 a. m. to 1924,
p. .m., when an Oil line on the
engine broke.
Another breakdown in the
business district and some sec
tions of the community occurred
again at SIG p. m. and continued
until 6:32 p. m.
1t is expected that the recur-
ring breakdowns will bring to
a sharp focus, the need of more
power at the light plant and
officials are being urged to take
immediate action.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
DeIiquent Property
List To Be Published

G. R. Atkinson, auditor of
Noble county, announced today
that or about Thursday, Jan. 10,
1857, the delinquent land list
and duplicate of Noble county
will be published.
The list will contain the
delinquent taxes and assessments
on the lots and lands in Noble
county as of the August settle
ment.
Property owners may pay their
delinquent taxes prior to 48
hours before THE publication
notice, Auditor Atkinson said.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

1t will be a bleak Christmas
for Larry Rutherford, IA, fresh
man at the Sarahsville high
school, who is now receiving
treatment at "a clinic in New
York.
The Noble county boy set up
his Christmas tree and decorated
it to have when he returned from
the hospital.
But Larry will not be home
for Christmas. He was found tc
be suffering from cancer ano
was rushed to a clinic in New
York. \ w.
In order to make his Christmas
as bright - possible, Noble
Com lr> :. ASKED TO sen3 him
a greeting or box to the follow
lg address: Larry Rutherford
Wilson hotel, 308 w. 58th street
Room $40, New York 19, New
York.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Christmas Judging
Will Take Place
Next Friday Evening

Judging for the best Christ
mas decorated homes of Cald-
we'll and vicinity will take place
Friday between the hours of 800
and 900 p. m.
According to Robert Whit
comb, president of the Noble
county Chamber of Commerce,
four trophies have been donated
to the local organization by a
Caldwell business man. One
award will go to the best decor
ated home and the remaining
three will be presented as honor
able mentions.
Whitcomb explained that tha
three judges are nOn-residents
of Caldwell, and Will make their
tour OF the area Friday evening.
Communities such as Olive,
Bronze Heights, Park Heights,
Florence, Maple Heights and
south road Will be included in
the judging.
Business establishments with
in the area will not be included
in the contest. The Chamber of
Commerce, however, expressed
its sincere gratitude for the
Christmas decorations displayed
by local merchants, the city Of
Caldwell, and patriotic organiza-
tions
Whitcomb urged that all home
owners wishing to participate in
the contest, have their decora
tions ready for judging at the
prescribed time.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Brown Gets
/ to IS Years
In Ohio Pen

Melvin Brown, 81, Spokane,
Wash, entered a plea of guilty
Monday morning to a breaking
and entering charge when he ap-
peared before Judge w. Vernon
Archer and was sentenced to the
Ohio penitentiary for a term o
one to Is years.
Brown was indicted by the
grand jury when he was alleged
to have broken into and entered
the Oasis bar in Belle Valley
during the night of Sept. l3.
He escaped at the time but
was located about three weeks
ago in California by the FBI,
who aided Sheriff Donald Con-
away in the search. He was re-
turned to Noble county last
week by Sheriff and Mrs. Con-
away to face the above charges.
Brown was in court Saturday
morning and when it appeared
that he was in INDECENT circum-
stances, Judge Archer appointed
Attorney John w. Hazard as
his counsel. The court directed
that a warrant be prepared in
the amount of $500 to be paid
by the commissioners as attorney
fees for Mr.. Hazard.
Brown then appeared Monday
morning and through Attorney
Hazard entered his plea OF
guilty. He will be taken to the
pen this weekend. .
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Santa VlSlL.
An invitation has been extend,
ed to all children in every town
ship of the county, under IL
years of age, to visit with Santa
Claus in Caldwell next Saturday
afternoon and receive their
annual treat.
Chairman Brown said there
would be plenty of candy and
comic books with all the direc-
tors assisting in the treat.
Santa Claus will again preside
on the west side of the court
house and it is here that the
candy treat will be given.
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Belle Valley, Balls Super
Market, in Caldwell, the Davis
Drive-In, and their own ware
house located in Olive. These
structures ranged from $4,000
through $4,000, and were
primarily of concrete block and
brick construction.
The fifth and most recently
completed commercial building
was built by A. G. Schoeppner.
The structure, a 40 by 40 foot,
two story concrete and wood
frame unit will be used as a
saw mill by Clyde Crum, and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

class and Intermediates will
give recitations and songs; the
juniors will participate in a
dialogue, a lullaby, and several
carols. The F.M.Y. will present
the play, "No Room in the
Inn" and sing carols through
out the program.
The Sunday school pupils
will receive their treats during
the morning session. The sup
erintendent, w. w. Grimes,
extends a warm welcome to
the community. The pastor,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Local Construction Totals $285, 900 In 1856

is located in the west end of
Olive.
In addition to the CONNER
cial type building, at least ten
new homes were completed in
1856. An estimated $l32,0OO
was devoted to such residential
construction.
The Vernon Burrier home in
Park Heights was one of the
first completed. The seven
room, ranch style home is of
brick veneer. The recently
completed John Morrison
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Christian Church
The annual Christmas Eve
program and cantata at the
First Church of Christ on
North street will be held at
11:00 p. m, Dec. "a. The church
choir will present the Xmas
cantata, "The Gift Supreme"
by Jacobus. Charles Meek is
the director in charge.
Methodist Church
The annual candlelight serv-
ice at the Caldwell Methodist
church will be held at 11:30
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Rev. James Mason, will be
greeting all visitors at the
door.
Ava Methodist Church
A Christmas program will be
presented Sunday evening,
Dec. %, at 7:30 o'clock in the
Ava Methodist church. The
program will be presented by
the children and young people
of the church. Santa Claus will
be present to treat the chill
dren. The Rev. William Foster
is the church pastor.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

by the pastor, Rev. FIR. S. j.
Pekalla. The singing of Christ
mas carols will begin at 11:40
p. m. by the church choir.
Everyone is invited to attend.
st. MichaePs Catholic Church
Rev. FIR. Wargo, pastor Of
St. Michaeps Catholic church
at Carlisle, announces that on
Monday, Dec. "a, beginning at
1900 o'clock, midnight, a high
mass will be offered at that
church. There will be a half
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

John Kirchner, Mr.. and~ Mrs.
Orton Lantz are counselors for
the senior and intermediate
M.Y.F. groups in charge of the
above program.
CaldwellsFree Methodist
The annual Christmas pro-
gram presented by the Cald-
well Free Methodist church
will be sponsored by the Sun
day school on the evening of
December %, beginning at
1880 p. m.
The kindergarten, primary
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

p. M, Christmas eve. The
organ prelude will be given by
Gary Lyons with the call to
worship by r. d. Buckley.
Others taking part in the pro-
gram proper will be Orton
Lantz, Janet Buckley, r. D.
Buckley, John T. Kirchner,
Joey Hill, Study Richcreek and
Evelyn Christopher. The serv-
ice of candle lighting will in
clude Lynn Robinson, Viola
Gaugler, Gerald Rex and
James Watson. Mr.. and Mrs.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

Approximate total of $685.
100000 was spent on conStruc-
ton in Noble county for the
year of 1856.
An estimated 20 new build
ings were. constructed in the
twelve-month period, ranging
from homes to large COM
mercial units. About $4,000
of the $2S5,O00, was used for
the construction of commercial
buildings.
Crock & Schafer, local build
ing contractors, completed such
structures as the Oasis Bar in
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
East Union Church

East Union Church
The East Union Methodist
church will hold their annual
Christmas program, Sunday
evening, Dec. % at 7:30 o'clock.
Santa Claus will be present
and the public is invited.
st. Philomena
A high mass, beginning
promptly at 1900 o'clock, mid
night, will be held Christmas
eve at st. Philomena's Cath
olic church in Caldwell, ac-
cording to announcement made
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
RETURNS FROM GERMANY

Mike UrO, son Of Mrs. Susie
. Uro, Belle Valley, and brother
of Mrs. Robert Harris, Caldwell,
arrived Saturday from Munich,
Germany, where he has been
stationed. Enroute home, Urc
picked up So prisoners in Munich
and was in charge of them until
they arrived in New York, where
they were taken over by army
headquarters.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

The birth of the Christ child
will be told in song, story and
pageant this coming weekend
and Christmas eve in Noble
county when practically every
community is planning an ap-
propriate Christmas program
in their church.
Noble county Protestants
and Catholics will join in the
religious observance of the
birth of the Christ child with
special programs and midnight
masses,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
INJURIES HAND

Mrs. Robert Urdak, Of Cald-
well route 6, was treated at the
office of a local physician Tues
day afternoon for an injured
hand. Mrs. Urdak caught her
fingers in the beaters Of an cleo
trio mixer while making Christ
mas candy.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
UNDERGOES SURGERY

Terry Mallett of the Mt. Tabor
community, underwent surgery
Monday at the Hartman eye, ear,
nose and throat hospital in
Parkersburg, w. Va. His condi-
ton is satisfactory.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

THE OUT O. TOWN Beauty
Shop will be closed December
10 through December IS and
December "a through 20. Beulah
FIeeman, Operator. %, "a
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
FOR RENT AT EARLY DATE -

A beautiful apartment-aiI OAK
trim with all oak flOOrS-all rooms
nicely decorated. A beautiful
sun parlOr and living room. Five
rooms and bath, full basement
with two private laundry rooms
with commode and fruit room,
one car garage. Also an eXcep-
tionally large press storage room,
with two regular presses. See MS
at once for terms. GaS-hOt water
heat furnace. Howard M. Shafer.
"a, Is, 26
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Florence Bridgeman, of
Caldwell route, was admitted to
the Good Samaritan hospital,
GAINESVILLE, last week for obser-
walton and treatment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Santa Will Arriue Saturday

will make another official visit to Caldwell Saur
o'clock when he the
Noble Chamber of Commerce treat the west
side the courthouse.
chairman of the Chamber of Commerce
have been completed
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
Council Lacks Authority to
Act on Restraint Petition
zoning Ordinance To Project Property Owners To
Get Consideration Al Meeting OF Village Council

In all probability Caldwell village council will be in
action because of lack of authority the
petition submitted by property of the south addition
which directed to prevent the location of the Evans Con-
Mixing Company the site recently purchased from
Dallas Bond corner of West and Locust streets.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20
DOG TAGS ON SALE

DOG TAGS ON SALE
Dog owners in Noble County are
reminded by Auditor c. II. At
kinson that dog tags are now on
sale. Tags are being sold for
$3.50 each for male and female
dogs. Tags can be obtained until
January 20, 1857, and after that
date, a penalty of SLIGO will be
charged in addition to The regu-
lar fees. rs
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

NOLA'S HAT g. GIFT SHOPPE
will be closed all day WedneS-
day and Thursday, Dec. 26 and
27. Is
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

NOTICE - We have a complete
line of miniature Farm Equip
ment Toys. Idea for Christmas
gifts. Caldwell Implement Com
pany, East Street, Caldwell,
Ohio. "a
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-12-20

MAY WE HAVE all Christmas
exchanges the week of Dec. 26
thru Jan. 2. Madge'S. Is
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-03-29

The committee $500 people will attend the
ice this year.
Bible Classes will be held m Sunday in front of the court
house - 49,
1t Col Richard Chatham, chaplain Army (entagon
WIN give the Easter message Laymen participating
VIII nciude Wendell Turner Of the Church invocation
irwin Legren of the Methodist Church. hymn leader Daniel Wed
oe OF the Presbyterian Church. responsive reading Thomp
the Baptist Church. benediction
The brass ensemble of the Montgomery High School
Band will provide music for service
An "nterdenominaona nterraca inerah" sunrise sere
VIII be given by the East Montgomery Churches Sunday
545
The service will be held Greenwood two miles north Of
ookeVe on Route 81 Scheduled speakers Rev. S Pevon
Manning of Brooke Grove Church Rev David Wat
terworth of Takoma Park Christian Church.
The Flower Hill Church of the present recorded
program OF and passages from the scriptures
at the churcs Easter Service beginning at Sis m Sun
day Dr. Nelson Huffman professor Bdgewaer Col
ege has prepared the script for the will be served
IN the church basement from 8 m.
Hiandae Baptist Church fourth annual Easter
sunrise service at George Washington Cemetery by
nall hour OF recorded music the service will begin
The Easter will given by Henry Osgood pas
from High Point JniorSenor High will present several
selections Miss Anna Jacquee University MARYLAND student
and directories of chors andale Baptist solo
r Marshall Reed bishop of the Michigan
Church. will speak the by the
Bethesda Council of Churches Center
Planned for the Stone Lake on the Medical
Center Grounds the service will begin Sunday Music
will be provided by the Navy School
Bethesda Chevy Chase High Medical Center
Choir
Celebration of the sunrise service in the
formal gardens of Walter Reed Army m
Sunday will be hghlghed the appearance Evangelist Billy
Graham and the songs of Roy Rogers Evans
Graham is scheduled to speak THE
Christ the Present World Dilemma Rogers and Miss Evans
will be accompanied by Hollywood organist Barnett
massng of the colors will precede Mr.
3OOvoce choir directed by Fague Springmann will sing with
the u s. Army Band