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The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
YOUR
HEALTH
BY
Or.
MillerM.Ryans
Subject: Mumps epidemic parotitis)

Subject: Mumps epidemic parotitis)
Nlumps is infectious disease due to a virus which
has special preference for the savary glands especially
the parotd, and also for the central system
The virus spreads by the droplet method and thus
enters the upper respiratory tract From here it spreads
TO the parod gland and occasionally the savary glands
of the jaw and underneath tongue 1t NAV also
extend to the central nervous SYSTEM the
breasts An tissues undergo general swelling and redness
The condition affects children at the age of to Is
years and has marked tendency in epidemics
where people congregate Outbreaks occur in schools
and camps
The incubation period is three weeks, but may
rom one to four weeks The symptoms begin with swelling
the affected glands general discomfort and pain sa
loving and FEVER rising to 103 to 104 degrees The patient
suffers headache and chls. If the savary glands are
blocked there will be dryness of the mouth The condition
lasts about days but may last longer depending on
the number Of glands involved and the extent OF infection
During the first two weeks following exposure the
symptoms be prevented by the of convaescent
serum Later convaescent may shorten course
and diminish the tendency to complications numps
has developed the patient should receive bed an
cebag should be applied the affected glands frequent
use of mouthwash is Indicated
The diet should be bland and soft In to prevent
complications the patient should several
days after the temperature has again become normal
Next week shall consider undulant fever or milk
fever
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
ROANOKE. VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY T. 1856
Gray Report Has Done One Coed
Thinq

There is id saying. Its mighty bad wind that
does not do somebody good. We know of no better
report. AS controversial and catastrophe that
port is in the opinion of many, yet good has
out of it.
1t has been generally agreed that something extra
interest Well the Gray report has done just that For the
first time in many decades the Negro is Internationally
united and working side by side with large group of other
cit who hope to march to the polls January 9th and
vote NO against calling constitutional convention Even
the of the Gray report successful in roll
up majority vote in the coming referendum, which
is unlikely, far the Negro is concerned, he will
still be winner the Negro demonstrates his ability
TO work cooperation with another then will he
respect from the dominant group before enjoyed
1t would sound death knel to the Hitler of
divide and destroy"
Now that the pros and of the Gray report have
been aired, it cannot be denied that many questions which
should be frankly answered remain unanswered In view of
that fact it would be unreasonable
matter public school system be left hands
of officials who have openly and frankly committed them
selves to the task of seeking possible of cir
he supreme courts ruhg on segregation in
public schools That within itself threatens the very future
of public schools
There is an argument that the people Of Southwest
Virginia should the Of the people Tic Eastern
than comply with the Courts ruling. The only thing which
threatens the continuation of their schools their stub
born refusal to comply with the ruling of the Court If
encourage them in their refusal to obey the law would
be guilty they The strong bear the nfirm
ties of the weak We realize that this wrong which
been brazery arrogany carried for generations
to correct The greatest for for
TO admit his wrong and show willingness
amends for wrong doings the better will
soul.
We least thank Gray Commission making
which instrumental in uniting the Negro
ing to work for equal rights for all special privileges
for
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
Buchanan News
hy b. L. Logan
by b. l.. Logan

Happy New Year!
Time is too slow for those
who fear,
Too long for those who grieve;
Too short for those who re.
joice,
But for those who love-Time
is eternity. h
What we do with our time
is indicative of what we are.
Live, love, toll with will;
Place no confidence in TOM
morrow,
For the clock may then be
still.
4 = H h
Vacation time is over and
we are thinking about the
"back to school cry" as has
been expressed by many par
ents.
The first day of school af-
ter the Christmas holidays is
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
proponent Of Grey Report Use
Social Equality" As a Smoke Screen

A large group of interdominationaI Negro ministers
of Roanoke and vicinity the wolf wolf. of social
equality and its supposedly resulting racial mOngrelzao
advocated by the and writer's of proponents the
Gray Commission, nothing less than revival of out
NODDED political tactics. 1t is a thiny yelled smoke screen
used to nvegle people of deeply rooted racial prejudice
support proposition which otherwise would be overwhelm-
ngy defeated Racial ntermarriage is far from the mind
of the Negro.
It has been definitely proven, of other racial groups
hat the Negroes greatest marital happiness will always
be found his people The things that he there
privileges which all citizens Justly entitled to enjoy
The ministers unanimous in their belief that the
intellectual is running too high for people be led by
emotions rather than While it is obvious that the
connection of the entire plan primarily designed
circumvent the Supreme Courts ruling segregation in
public schools its successful litigation would proportions
aey effect many children Of the other group than
Negroes and admittedly, in derogatory way
Great consolation has come to some by Governor Stan
leys campaign promise urge the Assem-
bly, to preserve the public school system but have
forgotten Mr. Saneys gubcnatorial campaign promise
mot to advocate increase in gasoline tax" Neither
forget that in his inaugural address he asked
cent hike in gasoline tax.
The ministers feel that the way of preserving
public schools at this time faulty and weak
The system may be, is to vote against constitutional
venion.
Interdonniatonal Ministers Alliance
+. T.. Alexander. Chairman of Committee
Stanford j. Harris Secretary
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
Fanne end Fortune for High School
Snupshoosers

Snap a picture and win prize.
That's our word foI today for 256
high school camera users.
These are the $50 high school
students whose pictures VIII get
the nod OF approval from the
judges IN the National High
School PhotOgrapnIcA wards which
opens January
So. get ready now for your try
at d place IN the winners circle
In this contest. there VIII be
Our classificatlons Of pictures q
wide enough selection TO iii prac-
tically any snapshot you've taken
during he sumner and fall YOU
may choose any one OF these
classes: school, activities and
sports. family and friends al work
OF play m non school aciIvlitcs.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07

for old Santa was better last
ear than ever.
Many home town p eopl e
spent their Christmas holi-
days here. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Robinson, son of late Len
wood Robinson, was home for
the holidays. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson are living in Wash
ngton, d. c.
Miss Carrie Jackson spent
the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Mabel Jackson, and other
relatives. Miss Jackson is en-
ployed in Washington, d. C..
Mr.. James Price, Washing
ton, d. c., was the house guest
of Miss Carrie Jackson and
family.
Miss Joann Lee spent sew
eral days visiting her mother
and friends in Washington
last week. Miss Lee stated
that she was highly enter
tanned while there.
i;
Sc a m an William Smith
spent several days visiting
his: uncle, Mr.. James Smith
of Huntington. w. Va.
Mrs. Irene Bodison, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Thalia Coles, son
and husband, spent some time
visiting the Coles family dur
ing the holidays. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bodison are living in
Newark, n. j.
Mr.. Johnston H a r dy, of
Washington, d. c., who is the
father of Mrs. Clora Terry,
spent several days with the
Terry family during the holt
days.
/" y = G
Rev. and Mrs. w. l.. Johns
worshipped with us in our
Christmas day service at ii
A. M.
Mrs. Pauline Cook, and
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07

daughter Glenda Mae Cook,
spent the holidays with rela-
tives here. Glenda Mae is a
senior at the White Plains
High School, New York City.
Many gala activities took
place around town during the
holidays.
The members of the Sun
day School, junior and senior
choirs presented "a beautiful
Christmas play entitled, "Un-
to Us A Child" December 26,
at the hurc h. Gifts and
Christmas bags were given to
all persons who attended the
program.
The members of the church
and friends presented the pas
tor with many lovely gifts.
Rev. and Mrs. w. n. Hunter
came in the church at the
close of the program. Both
gave some very encouraging
remarks.
The young married couples
around town enjoyed gala
Christmas party at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jack
son, December 80.
X *
A party for pupils of the
first and second grades of the
Botetourt Training S c HI O
and primary Sunday School
classes was held at the home
of your reporter.
Entertainment at the party
consisted of games, songs, rid
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07

scenic views in which people or
pets are not featured. and animal
and pet pictures.
Fame as well as fortune awaits
the lucky winners Prize winning
pictures will be exhibited in
schools throughout the country.
and 50 900 in prizes will be
awarded IN all with the first
prize IN each class handsome
$500!
Most OF the high schools already
have copies OF the contest rules.
But II yours doesn't. Just drop o
postcard to: National High School
Photographic Awards. 343 State
Street, Rochester 4, New York
Don't forget the contest opens on
'anuarv list so get your entry in
rrompilyl John Van Guilder
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07
dies and dances.

dies and dances.
Misses Carolyn Terry and
Maria Adams helped serve the
refreshments.
This party was held Deem
Der 20.
The members of the Ma
sonic Lodge sponsored a ban
quet December q, at the
school. Mr.. R. w. Terry and
Rev. Nowlins in charge.
We were very Apply to
have as our dinner guest Mon
day afternoon, December 26.
Miss Nora Johnson who has
been a friend of our famil,
for a long time and also Rev,
F. E. Alexander who is al.
ways welcome to our home
and community.
Misses Kathleen Fairfax,
Beatrice Logan and Mrs. Julia
Hubbard were the dinner
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. B.
Coleman of Halifax, Va, De-
cember 30. While in Halifax
County we visited friends, rel
atives and the supervisor of
Pittslvania County. All are
closely connected with the
Colemans.
Mrs, Marian Sydnor, super
visor of Pittslyvania County
highly entertained us in her
home.
Mrs. L. R. Coleman and
Continued on cage. 81
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07

Mrs. Pauline Cook, and
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-01-07

an interesting one. Our young
people try to out talk each
other in telling what Santa
brought them and the gifts
they received for Christmas.
| have observed during my
visitations in and roun d
Buchanan that the Riddles
will have plenty to talk about
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
West jefferson Council
Tightens Purchase Orders;
Stop "Above Retail Rates
Death Comes To
Mrs. Myrta {. Dorm

Mrs. Myrta f. Dorm, 76, widow
of Fred w. Dorm, died at her home
in Sedalia Sunday at 6 pm. She
had been seriously i'll for several
weeks and was returned from the
hospital Thursday.
Mrs. Dorm was a member of Mel
lie Counts Chapter Order of the
Eastern Star of Sedalia and of the
Sedalia Presbyterian Church
Surviving are five sons and two
daughters, all of whom reside in
and near Sedalia, Kenneth, Leland,
Russell, Maynard, Delbert, Mrs.
Adelaide Ropp and Mrs. Carolyn
German; three brothers, Herman
Paullin, Mt. Sterling, Wilbur and
Edgar Paullin of Columbus; two
sisters, Mrs. Minnie Reeder, Co
lumbus and Mrs. Helen Donahue,
Sedalia.
Eastern Star service at the resi-
dence at 8 p. m. Tuesday. Funeral
services at the Sedalia Presbyter-
ian Church Wednesday at 2 o.
clock. Internent in the Sedalia
Cemetery by the Snyder Funeral
Home, Mt. Sterling.
Friends may call at the resi-
dence.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Mrs. Foster Dies
At OberIin, Ohio

Mrs. Sarah B. Foster died We'd
nesday August 1st at Allen Hospi-
tai, Oberlin Ohio, where she had
been i'll for three weeks.
Born in Madison Co. on May %.
1880 she and her husband had liv-
ed all their life in the vicinity of
South Solon coming from there IL
years ago to Wellington Ohio. She
became a member of the Congrega-
tional Church of South Scion when
she was young
She was the daughter of Maria
j. and Alexandria Simmermon al
so of South Scion. They, with two
sons, two step brothers, two step
sisters and one brother preceded
her in death many years ago.
Survivors include her husband,
Walter, one daughter Mrs. Bert S.
Dement, of r. D. 4 Wellington; one
grandson Ray Dement, and four
great grand daughters and one
great grand son of Oklahoma City,
also one brother Will Simmermon
of Logan, Ohio.
The Recv. W. o. Buzzell officia-
ted at the final rites, held Friday
August 3. Burial in G. reenwood
Cemetery, Wellington, Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
county's 4-H Clubs
Attending Weeks
Camp; 240 Listed

Madison County's All Club
members left Monday for weeks
outing and camp at Camp Clifton
near Yellow Springs. According to
the plans 240 members of the
County's All Clubs were in the
group scheduled for the education
al outing. More than 40 other
county members sent in requests,
but failed to make the list. The
camp has a capacity of only 240.
According to Madison County
Extension Agents, the majority of
the group attending are in the 10
ID year old age group. Very few
are of the Senior Camp age.
The weeks program includes
crafts, sports, swimming, camp.
fires, vespers, discussion programs
and folk games. The discussion
programs will include topics Of
personality Improvement, courtesy
first aid and All Club organiza.
tion and evaluation.
The Rev. Sanford Lindsey viii
present the Wednesday evening
program with color slides of his
tour through the Holy Land This
will be the Vesper program for the
evening.
Junior Councillors will each be
in charge of a cabin, plus these
other duties: Vespers Phil Roach,
Carole Converse, Vicki Geer and
Judy Beatty; Recreation Karen
Meeker, Mary Lombard, Julia
Dorm, Ed Hansel and Joan Lindig;
Campfire David Ruoff, Tom
Reed, Dianne Spachner, Roxanne
Hickman and Paul Cunningham;
Conservation Jay Straley and FL
inor Teegardin. Linda Chambers
and Jack Cornell will be in charge
of the beginning swimmers.
County Extension Agents ir
charge of the program are Shirley
Lynn, Home Demonstration Agent;
Donald j. Genres, Associate Agri-
cultural Agent and John Moore
County Agricultural Agent.
The group is scheduled to enc
the encampment on August IL.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Auto And Trailer
Damaged In Wreck

A house trailer and a new auto
mobile were damaged in a crash
west of London on u. S. 42 at
about $40 p. m. Friday Damage
in the accident was estimated by
the patrol at about S8,000
The patrol said the accident.
which occurred about six miles, out
of London, was caused when the
brakes on the trailer failed tc hold
and the driver of the automobile
applied the autos brakes. The pat
rol said the trailer jack-knifed,
turning over in the highway,
throwing the auto into the ditch.
Both vehicles belonged to Viii
liam Patton, 25, of Kirkwood. Mis-
souri,. Patton, an aircraft engineer,
was transferring the trailer from
Akron TO Kirkwood. 1t was the
first time he had ever driven with
a trailer attached. No serious i'm
iuries were reported in the acci-
dent.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Final Plans For
Ok Roast Readied
AT M. Jefferson

Final plans are underway for
West Jefferson's annual Commun-
ity and Businessmen's Ox-Roast.
This years observance will be held
on the athletic field adjoining city
park on September l, 2 and 3.
Highlighting the three day cele-
bration will be an award Of Mer-
curry Station Wagon to a Partici-
pant. Other activities will include
rides, athletic events, horse shoe
contests, beauty contest, Fire De-
partment water fight and dancing
on Saturday and Monday evenings.
Several West Jefferson clubs
and organizations are active parti-
cipants in the celebration with
food and drink concessions. Among
those in the list are: Button to
Beaux Mothers Club. Band Boost
ers Club Fire Bellies, Beta Chapt-
er Gradale Sorority, Merry Merri-
men Mothers Club. Womens Soci-
ETY. of Christian Service, Volunteer
Firemen of Jefferson Township
and The American Legion.
Guy Blauser is president of the
sponsoring organization. The Ok
Roast Committee is Francis Bak-
er, Ben Edwards and Charles Hay
The three day affair is open to
the public
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Londoners On Top
With Fair Awards

London residents won their
share of honors in the Plain City
Independent fair concluded Satur-
day. Four honors in the Beauty
Contest Lewiston alone were won
by London children.
In the tiny-tot division Sharon
Potts, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Angus Potts won first place; Con-
ME Porter won the Juvenile divis-
ion; Cathy Dwyer. the junior di-
vision and Susie McClaskie, the
senior division.
In the talent division Jonnie
Sherman took first honors with his
solo tap number. The London Tap
Square Dancers also won a first
place award, and Cheryl Peart won
a trophy in the solo tap division.
The three children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Angus Potts earned medals
for their group performance.
The children were all students of
Mrs. Margaret Kloes.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Plans To Employ
Inspector Ready;
Night Man Quits

West Jefferson Council members.
at their meeting Monday night
passed legislation curbing what one
council member called buying at
prices often higher than retail" In
other action of the meeting they
voted to install a light in a badly
lighted sector of the village. dis
cussed hiring a Village inspector
and voted against issuing approx
al for home septic tanks in areas
where village sewer service is ex-
pected within short time.
In the discussion of the purchaS-
es for the corporation. a resolution
was passed placing limitation on
all purchases. Effective with the
Monday night meeting, no purchas-
es will be approved for payment
unless they have been approved for
purchase by Mayor RAIDER.
A request was considered and
approved for 3 street light to be
placed at the corner of Chester and
East Water Street East. The mo-
ton says the light to be installed
will be of similar quality and pow
er to those normally used in such
locations.
Council discussed the possibility
of hiring combination village in
spector-public works supervisor
The duties are to include the over
all supervision of all street and
sewer work as well as inspection of
building. plumbing and other in
stallations.
In other business council decided
TO refrain from issuing approval
for septic tank sewer systems in
areas scheduled for early extension
of sewer facilities. They also ac-
cepted the resignation of Glen
Post, the city assigned merchant
policeman. The position is still va
cant.
Discussion included a brief talk
on the possibility of the village be-
ing eligible for Federal Aid for a
sewage system. An investigation of
the possibilities will be made to
determine the steps necessary to
get in the group availing themselv-
es of the additional funds.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
John Pitzer Rites
To Be Wednesday

John Pitzer, 64, of North Lewis
burg, died suddenly at his home
there on Sunday morning. He was
a former resident of Madison
County.
Surviving are his wife, Della; a
son. Harold, at home a daughter,
Mrs. Wanda Beadle Of New Lex
ington, o., and four brothers,
Vert, of Pattsburg, Milton OF
Mechanicsburg, James of London
and Lawrence of North Lewisburg
The funeral services will be held
at the Freshwater Funeral Home
in North LewisbuFg on Wednesday
afternoon, August 8, at 2 p. m
Burial in the Crbana Cemetery
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
John ConkIin 81
Dies In Missouri

John William Conklin, 80, born
near West Jefferson in 1873, son of
the late Davis and Frances Conklin
of Madison County, died at the
home of his son, John Davis Conk-
lin,. Grandview, Missouri, Wednes-
day, August l.
He is survived by his wife Rosa
G. Conklin, who will remain at her
sons home. Three children surviv-
ing the deceased include two
daughters, Mrs. H. D. Turnure, Al
lenhurst, New Jersey; Mrs. B. A
Jansen, Memphis, Tennessee; and
one son, John d. Conklin, Grand
view.
Burial was at Mount Moriah Ma
sonic Cemetery in Kansas City
Missouri, where the GrandvieW
Masonic Lodge conducted grave.
side ritual and furnished pallbear.
ers.
In Madison County he is surviv-
ed by two nephews, Harry anc
Conklin Jackson of West Jeffer
son.
longtime active 32nd Degree
Mason and a Shriner of the Mas.
onic temple, Columbus Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Seventh Fatal
Crash OF Year

The highway toll for Madison
County in 1856 rose to seven Sat-
urday with the death of Aldon Jay
Beekman, 35, of 204 Maple Street,
London. Beekman was killed in
stantly when he was thrown from
the auto he was driving when it
struck a farm tractor driven by
Gene Craig, 20, of London Route
4. The State Highway Patrol said
Beekman was going west on Route
665 two and three-tenths miles east
of London The auto struck the
tractor as Craig made left-hand
turn onto farmland. The patrol
said the auto Beekman was driving
was demolished, but that only a
front wheel of the tractor was
knocked off. The accident occurred
at 2:40 pm.
The victim was pronounced dead
on the scene by assistant County
Coroner Dr. Martin Markus. He
suffered multiple skull fractures, a
broken left leg, a crushed chest
and a broken neck Patrolman
LOBBY and Deputy Bob Henry in
yestieated the accident. No charg-
es were filed in the accident which
is still under investigation.
The funeral services for Mr..
Beekman will be held at the Sch
lechty-Fichner Funeral Home on
Tuesday, August z, at p. m. The
Reverend Robert Meredith of West
Jefferson will conduct the services.
Mr.. Beekman was born on De-
cember 13, 1920 in Madison Com
ty He was a veteran of World
War II, having almost five years
service. He was discharged IN 1945
with the rank of staff sergeant
lie WINS a member e the American
Legion.
Surviving are his wife, Joar
Pratt Beekman; brother. Johr
William Jr. of London and his par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. John WillianI
Beekman, also of London.
Interment will be in the Kirk
wood Cemetery.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-08-07
Three Wrecks In
County Reported
By Sheriff Today

The Madison County Sheriff's
Office reported three accidents
over the week end with no SER
ious injuries involved. Damage was
heavy to most of the cars in the
wrecks.
An automobile driven by Walter
Allison, Z Richmond Avenue, Lon
don was involved in collision
when Harmon Walker, London,
swerved into the wrong lane to
avoid striking farm wagon. The
wreck happened on Route Sc
southwest of London.
Walker and the occupants of his
vehicle were treated and released.
No other injuries were reported in
that case.
In a second accident reported,
Harry Edward Campbell. 20, Route
1, West Jefferson, fell asleep at the
wheel and ran into ditch near
the junction of US. AZ on Gregg
Road. Campbell was not injured,
but the automobile he was driving
was reported as a complete loss.
In a third accident, a car driven
by Timothy r. Sullivan, 18, 164
East Center Street, London. was
struck in the rear by car driven
by Charles r. Hubbard, Is, 16
Stewart Avenue, London.
According to the report, Sullivan
had tried to dodge a heavy tree
branch which had fallen into road
when the Hubbard car hit hirl and
crashed into a ditch. No injuries
were reported, bat damage 10 the
Hubbard vehicle was heavy.