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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Willing Workers
Sponsor Supper

The Willing Workers Class of
the Methodist Church sponsored
the fifth Lenten Fellowship Sup
per, Thursday evening, at which
there was a large attendance.
For the program, there was
group singing and prayer by Rev.
Meredith. Mrs. Startling Hamilton,
president of the class introduced
the speaker, Mrs. Lila Black of
Avon Lake. near Elyria, Ohio.
She is a part time assistant in
the Attorney Generals office in
Columbus.
She gave a very nspirational
message which she based on the
Bible verse, IF the iron be blunt
and he do net whet the edge, then
must be put to more strength, !"
Ecclesiastes 10-10). She told of
three ways one can, ''whet the
edge, figuratively speaking. They
are: Faith in God, Faith in Count
ry, and Faith in Ourselves. She
explained in detail about each,
She spoke of the great personal
liberty, religious freedom, and op-
portunities for education and en-
ployment in our great. LAND of
plenty" giving as an example,
George Washington Carver, the
great negro scientist.
She dwelt, at length, on faith in
ourselves, and our abilities, and
our duty of contributing our share
Tor the good o { mankind.
All present felt well paid for
ccming 10 hear Mrs. Blacks ex-
cellent address.
Following the Lenten supper
next Thursday evening, Mrs. Nor
ris Alton of the State Office of the
Ohio Farm Bureau will be the
speaker. He was formerly a min
lister.
r a C CLUB WEDNESDAY
The Town and Country Gel
Club will meet with Mrs. Richard
Puglia 337 Madison Drive, We'd
nesday evening, March 21.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Cub Scouts Theme
Is Bottom Of Sea

The seven dens of the Cub
Scouts had their monthly meeting
in the basement of the Baptist
Church, last Thursday evening.
There were skits by Dens One
and Two.
The other dens displayed arti-
cles they had made since the last
meeting.
The theme for the month is THE
Bottom of The Sea-.
There was short talk on scout
ing by Russell Stratton Mr.. Elling-
er told of plans for the Scout
Drama in Columbus.
Mike Love received the Bob
Cat badge.
Kenneth Killeen received the
bear badge and gold arrow.
Since this is the last month of
the Scout year, new committees
will take charge next month. The
seven den mothers were present.
The mothers appointed for next
month are: Den I, Mrs. Duane
Cornwell; Den II, Mrs. Robert
Killeen; Den III, Mrs. Charles Pc
ters; Den ", Mrs. Mark Healy;
Den V, Mrs. Robert Klise; Den VI,
Mrs. Mark Lewis; Den VII, Mrs.
Roy Taylor.
Mr.. Wolf and Mr.. Baker are to
be members of Boy Scout Pack
122.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
WEST JEFFERSON NEWS
Gels Buttons To
Beaux Club Meets

The Buttons to Beaux Mothers
Club met Tuesday evening, March
13, at the home of Mrs. Wilbur
Snyder, Merriman Drive. The CO.
hostess was Mrs. Kenneth Kile.
The business meeting was con-
Quoted by the president, Mrs. Fred
Cullman. Reports were made con-
corning the money making pro-
jects. 1t was voted to send con-
tribution from the club to the
County Well Child Clinic.
The members brought apparel
for the clothing exchange, which
will be displayed in a style show
at the next meeting.
A lovely dessert course was SER
we'd to the fourteen members pres
ent.
Mrs. Albert Schnitt will enter
tain the Club at. her home April
10, with Mrs. George Young as CO.
hostess.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Eighty Years Are
Marked By PARTY

A birthday surprise party took
place the evening of March Z, for
Mrs. Fannie Recob, S. West ST.,
in celebration of her eightieth
birthday. Those present to enjoy
the occasion were: Mrs. Daisy Ball
of Berea, Ohio; Mrs. Snodgrass Jr.
of Columbus, and the following
relatives from West Jefferson: Mr..
and Mrs. Rollin Recob, Mr. and
Mrs. Wheeler Recob, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Bennett daughter 10 Ellen
and son, Donnie; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Recob and children, Phil
ip, Peggy and Merry; Mr.. and
Mrs. David Holland and children
Cindy and Debbie; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Holland, Lee and Gerald Hol-
land.
Many beautiful gifts and flow
ers were received by the honoree,
and mmificent lunch was en-
joyed by all. Guests departed at
a late hour wishing Mrs. Recob
many more happy birthdays.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Monthly Meeting
Of WScS Held

The Woman's Society of Christ
ian Service met at the home of
Mrs. Edgar Purviance, Wednesday
P. M. March IA. Mrs. Charles
Truitt led in devotions. She gave
Scripture reading and an Easter
poem, THE Cross Was His Own"
Record music played was, THE
Old Rugged Cross" and In The
Garden. with the group also sing
the latter hymn.
Mrs. Robert Meredith was in
charge of the program. The top
ic was, Ventures in Discipleship"
There were two group readings of
what it means to be a Disciple. AL
SO a group discussion of outstand-
ing noted Christian Disciples of
Today.
Mrs. Truitt gave a prayer and
the group joined hands making a
circle, as they sang, BLESS Be
The Tie That Binds" to record
music
Mrs. Ernest Thomas presided ut
the business session. She announc-
ed the annual Springfield District
w .S.C.S. meeting to be held in
Sidney Methodist Church, Thurs
day, March %. The time is 9:45
a. m. to 3 p. m, with noon lun-
cheon at the church.
Binds" and repeating the Aarom-
ic Benediction.
Mrs. Everett Ellinger, chairman
of the nominating c0nmittee read
the list of new officers for the
coming Conference year, as SUBJ
mitted by the committee. They
were accepted and elected by the
group and are as follows: Mrs.
Charles O'Hara, president; Mrs.
Donald Elliott, vice-president;
Mrs. Paul Laferty recording sec
retary; Mrs. Albert Engle, Trea-
surer; and these secretary of de-
partments: Promotion, Mrs. Dale
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
WCTU Institute
Meeting Mar. Is

The annual Institute of the
West Jefferson Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union was held
in the Sunday School room of the
Methodist Church, Tuesday, Mar
ch 13. The morning session was
opened by Mrs. Jane Braithwaite.
Miss Gladys Grassle led in devo-
tons. She read scripture from
Timothy and the Proverbs. The
topic of the worship service was,
ITO Enrich The Journey, The
theme of the meditation was the
obtaining of wisdom and spiritual
understanding for church and tenn
perapce work through the read
ings of the Bible and religious and
temperance publications.
After the group singing, II
Would Be True, Rev. Robert
Meredith gave the noontide pray
er and the session clos d
with the praying the Lords pray
er.
The members then enjoyed a
cover-dish dinner, with Mrs. Ber-
nice Feddern, Mrs. Della Hoover
and Miss Gladys Grassle acting as
hostesses.
Mrs. Anne TimmonS conducted
the afternoon devotions. She read
the Twenty-third Psalm. The
theme of her talk was, Faith and
Security" She spoke of how one
can feed their mind on the exper-
fences of those who commune with
God, and read from the book,
Questions People Ask" by Rev.
Robert McCracken, pastor of
Riverside Church, New York City.
She spoke of the different kinds
of security desired by every one,
but the greatest security is to have
faith in God.
Mrs. Braithwaite led in prayer
and the group sang, How Firm a
Foundation"
Mrs. Braithwaite, vice president,
presided at the business session.
Salutes were given to the Ameri-
can, Christian and Temperance
Flags and the Temperance pledge
given.
1t was decided to make dona-
ton to the Red Cross.
A cheer" card was signed by
those present to be sent to the
president, Mrs. Edith Stevenson,
who is in Mt. Carmel Hospital.
Mrs. Mary Purviance read, THE
Message of Easter.
Mrs. Fern Thomas, County W.
c. T. u. president, read an article,
Spiritual Growth" by Rev. Russ
el Hoy.
She explained some of the work
of the different departments of the
w. c. T. u, of which there are
nineteen, and spoke of temperance
literature which may be used ir
schools. She also explained the
Loyal Temperance Friendship
Membership.
The meeting closed with sing.
ing, BLESS Be The Tie That
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Officers Named
By Church Group

The Holy Name, Society of SITS.
Simon and Jude Church, held
their regular monthly meeting in
the Parish Hall, Tuesday evening,
March 13.
Following a short address by
Reverend William McFadden, the
following officers were elected for
1861: Tom Lorenz, president;
Bernard White, secretary and
James Murray, treasurer.
A social hour followed the busi-
ness meeting. The next meeting OF
the Society will be held Tuesday
evening. April 3.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Fortieth Year
Is Celebrated

Sunday, March IL, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Becker and family, near
Plumwood, invited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips, Lii
ly Chapel Road, to their home for
an ensemble dinner in honor of
the Phillips fortieth wedding an
niversary.
Other relatives present were:
Mrs. Jessie Gregg of West Jeffer-
son; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Phillips
and children of London; Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bell and family, near
Lilly Chapel; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kelly and children of Eaton.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
ATTEND FARMERS CLUB

Those from West jefferson and
community who attended the
Farmers Club meeting Thursday,
March Is, were MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Truitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
gar Purviance, Mrs. Lestia Hunt
er, Mrs. Anna Warner, Mrs. Bess
Olney, Miss Jennie Heath, Mrs.
Fletcher Andrix, Mrs. Lou Mort
on, Georgesville Road and Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Finley, Roberts Road.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

Mrs. Lydia Warner and Mrs.
Anna Warner were in Columbus,
Wednesday, to attend the annual
Lazarus party for eighty year old
people. OF the four day party,
Wednesday was the day designa-
ted for out-of-town guests.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

Visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fletcher Andrix last week
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woos-
ley, and Mr. and Mrs. William
Henry, all of London; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Guthiel of Harris
htlrp
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
tuesday. March 20. 1855

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of
Seattle, Washington. are visiting
the formers mother, Mrs. Fanny
Smith, and brother, Monford
Smith and family.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Porter and
family spent the week end of
March 10 i'm Scio, visiting Mr.. Por-
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Porter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Saturday, March "a, 1856
At IL O'Clock, Noon
25 - DAIRY CATTLE - 25


25 DAIRY CATTLE - 25
Mich Fosteins and Guernseys to freshen by day
recently fresh Hosen carrying
9th calf
lacetation Heer
artciay Health certificates furnished day of
sale.
FARM EQUIPMENT
cuivaors INC 2-botom 14-inch
INC PROV planter; INC 7t power mower INC eft
double Disc 8 Dnham cultpacer
oader INC 13x grain drill
good Bradley spreader Ward 14n
hamlernl
EQUIPMENT
milking machine complete units pipe and stall cocks
milk cooler hot
double rack buckets and saners; IA
ten-galon milk milk scales.
cutting alfalfa 100 bales mixed hay 600
bales good dry straw; 80 tons of good ensiage.
CASH
CATHERINE B0STWICk, Owner
p. n. Clerk
- Lunch Will Be Served -
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

Porter; Student Work, Mrs. j. c.
Kile; Missionary Education, Mrs.
Robert Meredith; Children's work,
Mrs. Guy Blauser; Spiritual Life,
Miss Maybelle Keyser; Literature
Mrs. Carl Delong; Status of Wom-
en-, Mrs. Ralph Engle; Youth work,
Mrs. P. o. Harbage; Supply Work,
Mrs Ernest Thomas; for Christian
Social Relations and Local Church
Activities, Mrs. Louis Overturf,
Mrs. Howard Fisher, Mrs. Duane
Cornwell and Mrs. Merrill How
ard.
Rev. Meredith was present and
explained the method for securing
new members and forming new
circles. Ballot voting favored the
new plan.
A Fellowship" night will be
held in the church, April 19, which
will include the 300 women of the
church, when the group will be di-
vided into circles, and chairmen
appointed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
PUBLIC SALE

located miles southwest OF Soutn
Charleston Ohio Selma, 10 miles southeast OF
mile Dolly Warden Rd on the O'd
old Walker Farm,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Three M Club At
johnson Home

The Three M Club held their
monthly meeting, Wednesday eve
ming, March ID, at the home of
Mrs. Norma Johnson, Madison
Drive.
Mr.. Carney, sociologist at the
London State Prison Farm, gave
very entertaining talk on mental
development of children and
adults.
The business was conducted by
the president, Mrs. Helen Punk
EFT. The ways and means commit
tee gave reports on new projects
of the Club.
Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Johnson and her co-hostess
Mrs. Edna Love.
DEATH NOTICE
Mrs. Effie Jane Wright, aged Sc,
died Thursday evening, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. James
Spellman, Merriman Drive.
The funeral service was held
Saturday, March II, at the Madi-
son Funeral Home, Piqua, Ohio,
with interment at Piqua, by the
RAIDER Funeral Director.
ALPHA GRADALE TO MEET.
The Alpha Gradale Sorority
will meet at the home of Mrs.
Clara Stratton, Thursday evening,
March %.
The Beta Gradale Sorority will
meet with Mrs. Laura Elliott, Cen
ter ST., March 21.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
NOTICE OF HEARING
FOR PAROLE
CASE NO. 3O66

SAsE NJ. 4O0O
No. 98716. Harrison Carter. pris-
oner now confined in the Ohio PEN
itentiary, Columbus. admitted from
Madison County, convicted January.
1855 of the crime OF Escape From
Confinement and serving a sentence
OF 1-5 years is eligible for hearing
before the PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION, on or after May 4,
1856.
PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION
BY r.. G.. Fogle
Parole and Record Clerk
March 20 27
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
Mainly About
People

Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Keel, Middle Drive on
the birth of son, born, March 9,
at Mt. Carmel Hospital. He was
given the name of George Frank
lin.
Mrs. E. T. Accord of West Car
rollton was the guest of Mrs. Hell
en- Horn several days and on Fri
day, Mrs. Horn accompanied her
sister home for an indefinite stay.
Men of the community who
worked for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and were under the medical
care of DR.. Herman +. Heston,
diagnostician for the Company,
some years ago, will be concerned
to learn the passing of his wife
Elizabeth, last Wednesday, at their
home in Ccoee, Tennessee.
They were former residents of
Columbus, but lived in Tennessee
since his retirement in 1945.
DR.. Heston is brother-in-law OF
Mrs. ]. Z. HeSton.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

Miss Mary Mooney and Mrs.
Mary Ducey are in charge of the
drive for Red Cross funds. They
are being assisted by the Y-Teens.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20

DR.. and Mrs. j. c. Kile attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Kile's sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Russell Kile, We'd
nesday, March IA, held at the Lit
Teton Funeral Home in Spring
field.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
NOTICE OF HEARING
FOR PAROLE
GAGE Nn AI2l

No. 98719. Carl Gunther. a prison
tentiary, Columbus, admitted from
Madison County, convicted April.
1888 of the crime of Escape From
Confinement and serving a sentence
of 1-5 years is eligible for a hearing
before the PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION. on or after May /.
1856.
PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION
BY r. G. Fogle
Parole and Record Clerk
March 20 "a
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-20
NOTICE OF HEARING
FOR PAROLE
GASE No a0A2

FOR PAROLE -.
CASE NO. 1922
No. 9S718. Carl Condor, prisoner
now confined in the Ohio Penitenti-
ary, Columbus. admitted from Mad
ison County. convicted January, 1855
OF the crime of Escape From Con-
finement and serving a sentence of
1-5 years is eligible for a hearing
before the PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION. on or after May /,
1856.
PARDON AND PAROLE
COMMISSION
BY r. q. Fogle
Parole and Record Clerk
March 90 z7
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-07
Lafayette News
MRS. DONALD CLAIR
PHONE VI 2-o213

Mrs. Sylvie Tracey and Mrs.
Zania Johnston were Sunday din
ner guests of Mrs. Della Herman
and Miss Ella Tracey of West JEFF
ferson.
Friends of Mrs. Margaret Hus-
ted and family were saddened to
hear of the tragic death of her SON.
in-law, Stanley Doty of Williams
vile, Illinois. Mr.. Doty was killed
in an auto accident in Missouri
last Wednesday night. Those from
here who went to Williamsville to
attend the funeral services held on
Saturday were Mrs. Hustled, Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Norris, Clyde
Green and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hustled of London. Mrs. Hustled
remained to spend some time with
her daughter and family
Pack 4O1 had their Pack meeting
for the month at the Somerford
School on Friday night Meeting
was called to order by the Cub
Master, Joe Carpenter, with the
pledge to the flag and singing the
Star Spangled Banner" Den
mother, Maxine Hart, told of their
display. The theme for the month
being Life in Puerto Rico" Den
l had made from papier-mache Ell
Morro Castle and the Island of
Puerto Rico using a poster show
ing the industries, products, cities.
etc. found on the island. Dens 2
and displayed their maracas and
sombreros they each had made and
then wore them in watching the
cock fight, a favorite sport of the
Puerto Ricans, staged by several
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-07
South SOlOn
MRS. RUTH DsFFENDAL
PHONE 327f

Miss Dorothy Womacks, BRIDE
elect of George Nibert, was guest
of honor at a miscellaneous show
er on Nov. 9th in the social room
of the Community building. Host
esses were: Mrs. Hugh Anderson,
Mrs. Henry Klever, Mrs. Milton
Justice, Mrs. Everett Greer, Mrs.
Jessie Clark, Mrs. Raymond Stew
art, Mrs. John Lightle and Miss
Ethel Cross. A cclor scheme of
rain bow colors was used for dec
orations. Guests present were: =
Mrs. Stanley Marsh and Viola,
Mrs. Dana Porter, Mrs. Dana Dean
Porter, Mrs. Lou Powell, Mrs.
James Rudolf, Mrs. John F. Diff
endal and Linda, Mrs. Roger Ben
nett and Lynda, Mrs. Roy Critics,
Mrs. Lottie Lansing, Mrs. James
Murry, Mrs. H. r. hurry, Mrs.
Don Womacks, Mrs. Harold Hisey,
Mrs. Joe Taylor, Mrs. Fred Blak-
eiey, Mrs. Keith Rowand, Mrs.
Frances Womacks, Mrs. Thurman
Clark and Lesa, Mrs. Billy Truitt.
Mrs. Martha Crum, Mrs. David
Critics, Mrs. Marlin Gordin, Mrs.
Lottie Nibert,, Mrs. Byron jerks,
Mrs. Harold Jackson, Mrs. Chas.
Free. Mrs. Cindy Patton Mrs. Gus
Nibert and Carol, Mrs. Marlin
Patton, Mrs. Minnie Oren, Mis- s
Geraldine Gordin, Miss Loretta
Miller, Miss Janet Cline, Mrs. We
tha Justice and the guest of hon.
or.
Mr.. and iIts. ]. B. Smith and
daughters LETT Monday to spend
the winter in Sarasota, Florida.
The Womcns Fellowship of the
Congregational Christian Church
met in the church Thursday aft
ernoon for the November meet
ing. The hcstG sses were: Mrs. Wes-
ley Rehm, Mrs. Martin Knecht,
Mrs. Emmett Simmermon and
Mrs. Everett Kinneson. The devo-
tional period was conducted by
Mrs: Clarence Bennett, using for
her theme Count Your Many
blessings" The Vice President,
Mrs. Harry Theobald conducted
the meeting. Guests included, Mrs.
James Rudolf and Miss Alice Grif-
fifth. Members included: Mrs. Mar
tha Farley, Mrs. c. c. Rowand,
Mrs Clifford Clemans, Mrs. Byron
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-07

Roger, of Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reed Of
Columbus are announcing the birth
of a daughter, Robin Jean, born on
November q. Mrs. Reed will be
remembered as Emogene Sanders,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sanders.
Weekend guests at the William
Hollingsworth home were Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Legg, Jimmy and Cheryl
of Ironton. Mrs. Legg and Mrs.
HollingsWorth are sisters. Another
sister, Mrs. Donald Fraley and her
children of Hanging Rock spent
Thanksgiving week with the Hol-
lingsworths.
Sunday dinner guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Trim
BILE were Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Trimble, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Trimble and Mrs. William Std
ham and daughter of Cable and
Rev. and Mrs. William Turner and
Bobby
The Woman's Society of Christ
ain Service met at the parsonage
with Mrs. William Turner as hos
tess, on Tuesday. This was the De-
cember meeting and Christmas
party. Following the delicious pot
luck dinner at the, noon hour, the
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Paul Moore. The
worship service and program For
All Children" was presented by
Mrs. Donald Norris. Roll call was
answered with twelve members re-
spending. one being new mem
ber. Following a short business
session the meeting adjourned with
the benediction. Every one present
enjoyed the singing of Christmas
carols and the gift exchange.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-07

scouts. Plans were made for the
December meeting to be on Fri
day, December 81, in the Lafayette
church basement with the scouts
going caroling before the meeting.
Refreshments of pineapple salads,
waters and drinks were served.
Approximately twenty from the
Charge attended the MY.F. meet
ing in the church basement on
Thursday evening. Following the
short business meeting recreation
and refreshments were enjoyed.
Dinner guests on Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Florence Hill were
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Hill and son,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-07

Hart and children surprised Mr..
and Mrs. c. L. Sharpe at their
home in Columbus with a pot luck
dinner honoring the birthday of
Mrs. Sharpe on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Carpenter
and children were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter at
Macarthur on Sunday.
Mr.. Virgil Collins returned to
the hospital for treatment last
week. He is improving but he is
still in a cast