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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13

nation. In many areas the OAR
is judged by its members in that
vicinity. This behooves all of us
to seek to be even better members,
citizens and patriots"
The OAR. presents flags to
both Boy and Girl Scouts. Mrs.
Russell McShane, Flag chairman
for London Chapter gave an in
teresting report of the presenta-
ton of flags to the Scouts and of
teaching them the correct use and
preservation f the flag.
Mrs. c. w. Potee in her add
ress on National Defense, stress
ed the Importance of cooperation
with national leaders in their
plans to protect the Constitution
and the American Way of Life.
Over 5000 Ohio OAR. members
are serving efficiently in the Civil
liam Defense of the State she stat
ed
Mrs. John r. Tanner (Alice
Ingram) a member of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
for over fifty years, who served
London Chapter as its regent, will
be bonored by the London organ
ization by presentation of fifty
year membership pin. Mrs. Tanner
now resides in Fullerton, Califor-
MIA.
The tea table was refreshingly
lovely with its spring flowers,
pussy willow branches and white
candles. Mrs. Ralph Oral Whitak-
er, vice-president general of the
NSDAR and Mrs. Esther L. Call
agher, vice regent of London
Chapter, presided at the table.
Hostesses were: Mrs. Reynold
Slaughter, Sr., Mrs. Ogan K.
Stroupe, Mrs. Russell McShane,
Mrs. Mark S. Taylor, Mrs. Rob-
ert Johnson, Mrs. John A. Taylor,
Mrs. Hazel Beach and Mrs. w.
D. Chandler.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13

In the spring, children count the
days until school is over-late in
summer, mothers count the days
until it begins.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
Fourth Local GI
Joins End Inf. Div.

Fort Lewis, Wash. - Pvt. Will
liam Holcomb Jr., %, whose father
lives in Sedalia, Ohio, recently was
assigned to the I'd Infantry Divis-
ion at Fort Lewis, Wash.
The ''Indianhead" division is
scheduled to move to Alaska in
July and August as part of OPP
Grafton Gyroscope, the Arny's unit
rotation plan.
Private Holcomb, whose mother,
Mrs. Celanda Holcomb, lives at
127 w. High St, London, is assign
ed to Company c in the divisions
9th Regiment. He is the fourth To-
cal man to be assigned to the di-
vision recently.
A former employe of Rance, Inc,
in Plain City, he entered the Army
last December and completed basic
training at Fort Leonard Wood,
Mo. He was graduated from Mid
way High School in Sedalia in
1852.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
It. Patrick's
Dance At
COUNTRY Club

Members will go a-dancing for
e st. Patrick's Day celebration
the London Country Club Sat-
day evening, March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Powers. Mr..
id Mrs. Frank Jenkins and Rob-
t @. Stapleton will be hosts for
e party with Paul and Eddy
aging for the $3.50 event.
<ATiNG PARTY
r uRBANA
The Youth of Spring Fork Gran
will have a skating party at
e rink in Urbana Thursday eve-
ng, March Is. The place was an
unced for Washington c. Fl. last
,ek but conflict in dates made
change necessary.
~ ~
Miss Charlene Shaffer of Los
lgeles. Calf, and her brother, 1t.
Il. Robert D. Shaffer of Camp
Jeune, North Carolina, return
to their homes the latter part of
week. They had been staying
tn their aunts, Mrs. Maude Ty-
and Miss Mary Shaffer, Co.
nbia Avenue when they were
lied here by the death of the
her, Robert Shaffer.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
Facts About
Folks

Mrs. E. B. Rowlen, who has been
spending the winter with her SON.
in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs.
Clifton Turner in Peoria, Illinois,
has gone to the home of another
daughter, Mrs. Carl Schober, Ill
FL Rancho Way, San Antonio, 9,
Texas, for an indefinite stay. She
was accompanied to Texas by her
third daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Nc
Dor;nan of Dayton.
~ ~
Herbert S. Dye has returned to
his home on Lafayette Road, after
passing two months in Miami,
Florida.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
President Burr Announces
Start OF ''The Weekly Shamrock

Grafton of the London Public liz
brary, and the purchase of num-
Der of books to aid in establishing,
its own library.
The acquisition of belts, stand
ards, arm bands, and flags for st.
Patrick's School Patrol
A successful f'u n d-raising pro-
ject for the School for the Blind
resulting in a contribution of $50
to that organization.
President Burr has announced
the first project during his term
of office will be the organization
of a weekly school paper that has
been aptly titled THE Weekly
Shamrock"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
iety, Social Events And News OF The Clubs

Reeder, introduced discussion of
plans for money raising projects to
replenish the treasury, and at the
same time announced the success
of a recent rummage sale, at the
business session.
Mrs. Weldon Butcher and Mrs.
Charles Cochran were co-hostesses
for the meeting.
The next meeting will be pot
luck supper March 19 at the home
of Mrs. Thomas Sisterhen, East
First Street, when Mrs. Tony
Reeder and members of her losing
Tax Stamp Collectors will banquet
Mrs. John Kennedy and members
of her winning team.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13

ST Patrick 6, z, 9th grade Civ
les Club had an election recently
with the following results: David
Burr succeeded Mary Louise Lam
des as president; Tom Cumnins
succeeded To m Foody as vice
president; Patti Landes succeed
ed Mary Dwyer as secretary; John
Cameron succeeded Tom Cummins
as treasurer; and Tom Foody sue
ceeded Jim Murphy as Sergeant
alarms.
Mary Louise Landes, retiring
president reported the following
accomplishments during the past
semester: The establishment of IL
brary facilities through the coop
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13

ha of ps
rt London
anuht Mrch5th
provide
nd is Spn
last an Miss
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
The
Teen Age
Set
ANNE, JUL AND NAN

With basketball over for another
year and sports temporarily
brought to halt before the spring
sessions, London Highs activities
have been rather slow this week.
Monday morning though, everyone
was wide awake for the program
put on by Mr.. Allen Abel. Mr.. Abel
gave a demonstration of his talent
at playing the drum. which turned
out to be both Informative and a.
musing. Also surprised were the
four seniors who Mr.. Abel turned
into his assistants, and soon had
making with the music" right a
long with him.
At Canteen Wednesday night,
the 'hams" of L.H.S. had a chance
to show their antics. From all re-
ports, stunt night was smash hit.
and the students enjoyed the hilar-
ious capers. Dancing was also
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13

MARY Haeman Secretary of
the Ohio Home Demonstration Councils will take the side of Ohos
homemars when Madison
John Moore and Helen Buck discussion of how the county
branch of her organization functions.
Ohio
ing" profession
HOME" program 2:05230 PM
WRFD Worthingon HalteIman pictured
Gunder of Mansfield State President of the Ohio Home Demon
Councils, during visit the WRFD studios.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
filler Twins"
iuestS At
urprise Fete

Mrs. Henry Miller was COM
etely successful in her attempt
st Wednesday evening to sur
ise her twin daughters, Jean and
ne. as a celebration for their
urteenth birthdays.
The Twins" were detained at
e home of a friend until the time
pointed for the guests to arrive
the Miller Home on East Cen
Street for an informal supper,
ncing to records and a Teen
ge Cab Fest"
Invited were: Connie Bridgman,
lrolyn McClaskie, Linda Tingley,
liza Bidwell, Lee Sidener, Sandy
easmaker, Donna Dennen, Mary
cGuire, Marlene Parrish, Pat
hnson, Dianne Tracey, Sharon
hnson, Mary Louise Landes.
Mrs. Alan Kulp assisted Mrs.
iller in entertaining.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
Iichael Messenger
celebrates 9th
anniversary

Mrs. Earl Robinson entertained
.turday afternoon with a child
MS. party Saturday afternoon at
r home on Chandler Avenue as
LIBERATION of the sixth birthday of
r grandson, Master Michael Mes
niger.
The youngsters were entertain
with various games and winner
the contest was Master Michael
agner.
Guests included: Vance Nichols,
lily Wood, Michael Wagner,
,mmy Holton, Donny Farquhar,
.ckie Turvy, David Manning,
ichael Worthington, David Fen
r, Dicky Flax, Tommy and
Hip Jones, of Columbus, cousins
the honor guest, Nancy Creath
I'd Lynn Florence, also cousins
Master Michael.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-03-13
1rs. Roberts
;ntertains At
suffet Dinner

Mrs. Dean Roberts was hostess
buffet dinner and canasta
rty at her home on South Union
rect, Thursday evening.
Canasta awards went to Mrs.
illiam II. Morris and Mrs. James
,jeman OF Springfield.
Other guests at the dinner were:
iss Loretta Foley, also of Spring
I'D: Mrs. Miilard Gist, Mrs. F.
Rigelcw, Mrs. Carl Rammel-
eyer. Mrs. AL B. Cauley, Misses
iriam leEeau, Dell Chambers,
argaret Tracey and Mary Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18

ing, she almost seems like q
native. She thinks our back
yard barbecues Jolly good fun,
because you can get your steak
just the way you want it
juicy and rare with that
smoked taste"
Like many Of her country
women, this lovely newcomer
possesses one of those envi-
able English peaches-and-
cream compilations. She also
has a delightful sense Of
humor, a merry laugh to go
with it and bright blue eyes
that seem to smile, too. Her
principal interests are people
and places, in that order.
She notices everything, even
your f1reflies which we don't
have in England. She's fas-
cinated with them.
She's already been on q
shopping expedition for more
cotton dresses to better stand
the Washington humidity,
which I didn't expect to find.
Dislikes Humidity
"This weather is terrible"
she exclaims with pleasant
frankneSs. Its just like the
tropics. Makes you feel so tired
all the time"
But Washington itself, Lady
Denny thinks is lovely, "eS-
pecially your museums and
monuments. And your cherry
and dogwocd trees"
In fact, 1t was a very quick
visit here a few years ago in
April when the cherry bios
SONS were in bloom that filled
Lady Denny with a nostalgia
Ito return to America some
day. and Washington in par
ticular." She never thought
she's get her wish.
Although she has a staff
now to take care of the food
shopping and getting of meals.
Lady Denny has had a peek at
our supermarkets and thinks
they're interesting, particular
ly the self-service aspect.
Likes. Our Shoes
She also thinks American
women dress very Smartly.
They're very smart about
the feet" she says in admira-
ton of American footwear,
"Of course, the British women
are smart. too" she says. but
you get some very dowdy ones
as WE'LL"
Lady Denny saws she is most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18

fond Of tailored clothes, thinks
she looks best in them, al
though she was wearing a very
feminine cotton frock for her
interview. For evening, she
goes along with the trend to
ballerina length dresses but
thinks it a shame that so much
formality has gone out of
living.
"In the old days in London"
she recalled, dining at a
fashionable restaurant always
called for the men to wear
white tie and the ladies, floor
length dresses, but now it is
not unusual to see both formal
and informal dress at the
Savoy"
Besides travel Lady Denny's
other chief interests include
attending auctions and antique
collecting. She also shares her
husbands love for good music.
"We just brought tons Of
records with U.s." she said. She
likes television, but only for
seeing Spectacular events like
our Queens cornation." Other
wise. she thinks it offers too
great a temptation away from
other things, particularly since
her husband is an avid reader.
Lady Denny had plenty of
Continued on Page BE-, Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18
SIX ANSWERS
IN SEARCH OF
A CANDIDATE

II the votes of six Demo-
cratic Congresswomen are
any indication, the Demo-
Gratis are in for q wide
open convention.
The six who gathered in
Mrs. Katie Louchheim's
Office yesterday TO discuss
the speeches they will make
at the convention came up
with six different answers
to the question: Who are
you going to vote for at the
convention?"
Five of the women are
delegates. and the sixth.
Mrs. Edna Kelly Of New
York, is an alternate.
Mrs. Edith Green Of Ore
gon will vote with the rest
of her State delegation for
Adlai Stevenso Mrs.
Martha Grifhths of Michi-
gan will vote for Michigan
Gov. G. Mennan Williams,
her States favorite son.
Mrs. Coya Knutson Of
Minnesota is a Kefauver
delegate.
Mrs. Leonor Sullivan Of
Missouri will vote for her
States favorite son. Sena-
tor Stuart Symington.
Mrs. Kelly. If she gets a
chance to VOTE, will name
New York Gov. Averell
Hartman.
Mrs. Oracle Pfost Of
Idaho said she has IAN open
mind" at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18
SERVICE SCENE
BY RUTH DEAN

Lady Denny, wife Of Admiral
Sir Michael Denny, new chair
man of the British Joint Serv-
ices Mission. may not be a
good sailor but she's a good
mixer.
AS far as taking to the
water on long sea voyages
which her husband loves. even
of duty, this quietly charming
newcomer says: I'm neither a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18
SERVICE SCENE
British Adn1iraTs Wife
Good Sailor Socially

good sailor nor a bad one, but
riding through heavy seas does
somewhat take the gilt of the
gingerbread for me-"
But Lady Denny loves to
travel. So. as for taking to
new friends and places, she
shines. For in the fortnight
she and Admiral Denny have
been in Washington, she's
become so adapted to the in
formal ease of American liv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18
BY ISABELLE SHELTON

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and
seven Democratic Congress-
women will address the Demo-
cratic National Convention.
Mrs. Katie Louchheim, direc-
tor Of women's activities Of the
Democratic National Commit
tee, announced yesterday.
Mrs. Louchheim also will
speak at the four-day conven-
ton, which opens in Chicago
August Is.
The Congresswomen all will
appear together at an hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-18
AS CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Democrats Nome
COngressWomen

long program. which will have
the general title. Our Ameri-
can Home and the People In
It."
Six Of the seven gathered
Continued on Page BIS, Col. 4
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1956-03-23

Operation Seder" are we'll
known. They are your sons-and
daughters. too your brothers.
husbands and other kinfolk. your
neiqhbor's relative. the son Of the
man who sits next 70 you in sYna-
qoque. or the son of your partner
on the golf course. All of these
are part of the 100000 young Jew
ish GIs and hospitalized veterans
whose nostalgia for the family
Seder will be partially assuaged
thanks to the National Jewish
Welfare Boards seth annual "Op-
Grafton Seder."
No detail of the Seder they
knew at home will be missing, no
symbol of the Feast Of Liberation
will be absent, none of the spirit
and good fellowship of the great
Festival of Freedom will be lack
ing thanks to the cops of Jewish
chaplains who will lead the serv-
ices. From Thule in Greenland to
Panama, from Korea to Germany,
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1956-03-23
Jackson, Mississippi

the same Seder that has had so
much meaning to Jews from time
immemorial will take on even
deeper significance in a world
caught in a cold war.
To see where this army of
young Jews standing guard at the
outposts Of freedom will assemble
to commemorate an ancient yet
ever new story of liberation. 1.-THE
answer to Question Two) just get
out your atlas! Look for Keflavik.
Rejavik. Port LYauteY! Turn a
fe wpages and locate Ankara.
Gibraltar. Sendai. KYoto and
Kaiserslautern! These are some
of the far off places where young
American Jews will mark Pass
over. The Four Questions that
usher in the Seder will be asked
by American servicemen on float
ing islands in the Arctic-where
supplies come by parachute And
the note of freedom will ring out
at U. S. bases in Korea. at Ice
bound outposts in Alaska. in trop-
ical jungles of Panama and on re-
mote islands Of the Pacific.
Don't close your atlas or you'll
miss lots of other places where
the worlds largest Jewish congre-
cation will be reciting the same
service you will on Passover!
There will be CT Sedarim in the
old cities of Morocco where
American troops are on duty, in
Greece and Turkey where GIs are
part of NATO detachments; on
aircraft carriers and battleships
on the oceans of the world; and
even at secret guided missile sta
tons mot to be found on your
atlas) in this country and over
seas. At these places, where there
may be only a single Jewish CT.
The answer TO the third ques-
ton of our second set of Four
Questions reveals how. in the
spirit of overcoming obstacles
that brought the Israelites safely
out of Egypt. this modern miracle
of Passover supplies and organi-
cation comes TO pass. Take 10000
men and women of all religious
viewpoints TALL of them volunteers
associated with the JWB Armed
Services Committees. working
with handful Of JWB field men)
united in their concern for the
welfare of Jewish men and wom-
CONTINUED on Page 32)
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1956-03-23

in the Haggadah.
Here are the questions, and the
answers too!
For whom is Operation Seder"
conducted at SO overseas areas on
five contenents?
Where and under what circum-
stances will $50 full and part-time
Jewish chaplains conduct "Oper-
alton Seder?"
How is this global Seder. that
calls for Passover supplies and
equipment to be where they are
needed in time for the Seders.
managed and organized?
Why does American Jewry con-
Germ itself with a worldwide I'M
dertaking of such magnitude?
The first question is the easiest
TO answer for the participants In
the unique worldwide Passover
hospitality expressed in the term
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1956-03-23
FOur0ueStiOnSf for I Passover
BY GEORGE B. PERRY

traditional Questions of Passover are asked and
your would not be appropriate
Questions concerned with
proposed second Four Questions
have do which, of is not mentioned
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
You will benefit this year if Congress acts
before spring planting time

although agriculture is our basic industry,
farm families find their prices and incomes de-
pressed amid the nations greatest prosperity.
IAN oversupply of commodities drives
down prices as mounting costs force up from
below, generating a severe price-cost squeeze.
g.. Remedies are needed now, and it is up
to the administration and the Congress to pro-
vide them swiftly. AS we seek to go forward,
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

we must not 60 back to old programs that have
failed utterly to protect farm families.
S.. I recommend, therefore, the following
nine-point program. urge the Congress TO
pass this program with maximum speed, for de-
lay can only aggravate and multiply the diff
culties already Sorely harassing millions of our
rural people,
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
q: How much will it help?

Hundreds of millions of dollars in payments to farmers
IA can be made this year under the Soil Bank plan alone
Strengthening farm prices Farmers would also get
year tax refund on gasoline used in their farming operations
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
From the Presidents special
farm message to Congress.

q. Are these programs entirely volun-
Vt. tary?
Yes. President Eisenhower and the Republican Party
n. believe it is basic right of every farmer to be free
plan his farm and make the best of his land
that he knows how They also believe that farmers should
have the chance to build their soil without loss of income
The welbeng of all Americans well the future
pery of farmers themselves, depends maintaining
ductyy of our soil resources Farmers who participate will
longer feel that they forced farm every the
limit producing crops that aren't needed in order keep
their income up
n. How do benefit If put some of my
O' acres in the Soil Bank?
You get opportunity to restore the fertility of your
n soil and at the same time assured of income
from the land retire AS SURPRISES reduced prices will
increase on crops you do produce
n. Why will Soil Bank participat ion help
" insure my income?
A. 1t will strengthen your cash position by giving you
Il guaTanteein effect income insurance. The
take out of production will provide income regardless of
drought, flood or other disaster.
n. How will the Soil Bank help livestock
V' producers?
A. With less feed grains being produced fewer farmers will
IL feel that they have to livestock piece OUT
their income due to surpusdepresse prices of grain Parc
pantS in the Soil Bank plan will sign agreement not to
Craze their diverted acres.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
W. When does it start?

Just the necessary legislation be enacted.
IA The President has urged all possible speed farmers
plan their paintings and benefit fully during the present
crop Your Republican members of Congress behind
the President They believe the you know about the
program, the you help. You help by writing
members of Congress urging immediate action.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
Answers to some of your questions

80 O@
". How big is the surplus?
The government holds S8-bilon stock of farm
n. products We can't shut eyes TO It, throw into the
ocean or pillow it under about million dollars day
for storage and carrying charges alone.
n. Why do SURPRISES drive down live
W. stock prices well as grain prices?
Continued oveproducon of grains not only clogs the
"A. grain markets but forces continued expansion in
already overexpanded livestock production Livestock prices
as well grain prices would be higher today it not
for the surplus.
n. Why is the new Soil Bank Plan the
" most sensible approach to the surplus
problem?
It will get rid of the surplus and prevent future surplus
IA. from png up. 1t will stop the SHIFT OF another farmers
problem crops to your problem crops.
n. How does the Soil Bank Acreage Re-
W. serve'' use the surplus to reduce the
surplus?
In exchange for placing portion of their allotted
IA in the Soil Bank removing them from production
entirely for an agreed pero farmers will receive certificates
These certificates will be good for cash at the bank for
commodities drawn from surplus government stocks In this
way farmers will be using the instead of adding it.
the program applies TO wheat cottonand ce
n. How will the Soil Bank ''Conserva-
W. ton Reserve keep future SurpluSeS
from building up?
1t will take IS million out of all crop and livestock
IA production for several This land Will be put into
grass storage 1t is voluntary and provides
generous incentives for widespread participation It, too
it will reduce surplus of feed grains that put and
more people into the livestock business
Qhis message sponsored by the Republican Senate
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
n. Will this program help streng
N. farm prices?

Yes The present mountain OF surplus, and the tnreat
"A. future surplus holds down prices Every farmer
realizes that "a government warehouse not market AS
SURPRISES used up prices will inevitably rise Markeng
s. billion higher in 1855 if not for the surpuses)
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15
~: Will all farmers benefit?

A This program will directly benefit all farmers e,
"A. where: producers of food grains feed grains, oil
and fiber CROPS dairymen and livestock producers 1t re
the special problems of regional groups and prod
of certain crops.