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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Crashing Traffic
Light Brings Fines

Eight traffic violations were
reported occurring within the
village of Belle Valley over the
weekend.
The following cases were heard
in Mayor Ed Bailey's court:
Joseph Fodor, of Kent, charged
by Marshall Macenko with
speeding within 35-mile speed
zone, was fined $1,000 and costs;
Ralph Sturm, of Brewster,
charged by Marshall Macenko,
with reckless driving, was fined
$1,000 and costs;
Charles Roberts, of Belle
Valley, charged by State Patrol
man Miley with failing to stop
at traffic sign, was fined $1,000
and costs;
Rancel Ford of Ravenna,
James Kincer Of Cleveland, and
James Spencer of Racine, all
charged by Marshal Macenko
with crashing traffic light, were
each fined $1,000 and costs;
Thomas Scott OF Cumberland,
and Dallas Jarvis of Akron, were
charged by Marshal Macenko
with unlawful passing in village,
and each fined $500 and costs.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Commissioners Purchase
Additional Limestone

The Noble county commission
ers authorized the purchase of
1000 tons of crushed limestone,
No. 46, from the Lawrence King
stone quarry at his purchase
price of $1.70 per ton.
They also authorized the pur-
chase of $50 ton of No. 46 lime
stone from the ChriStman stone
quarry at his price of $1.70 per
ton at the quarry.
They also approved the ad
mittance of Lawrence Delaney
as a patient to Rocky Glen
sanatorium for treatment.
A new electric cooler or water
fountain will be installed on
the third floor of the courthouse
with the contract let to Charles
Evilsizer. The cost is not to
exceed $275.00.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
S Rural Patrons
Affected In Mail
Switch Al Dexter

Effective last Saturday, April
5, rural route 2 out of the Dexter
City postoffice was discontinued,
according to orders received
from the district managers office
of the postoffice department in
Columbus.
The route, which included an
estimated IS patrons, was divided
among Caldwell route three and
four, Dexter City route l and
Harriettsville. The change was
effective on Monday morning OF
this week.
Covering a distance of 35 miles,
the route included all patrons
from Dexter City to Harrietts-
vile, via the Middleburg COM
munity.
1t has been carried by Frank
Boyd, who now lives in Cald-
well, since 1920. Mr.. Boyd is now
carrying Dexter City route L
replacing Harry Long, who re-
tired. The new route covers ap-
proximately 49 miles, having
been increased from 35 miles.
The patrons were split among
the four routes and all have re-
ceived cards to be mailed to
various periodicals, newspapers
and friends, listing their new
address.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Noble County Had
1.3o Inches OF Rain

Noble county received l.39
inches of rain during the month
of March, according to a report
released today by Richard Bur-
lingame, of Noble township,
official weatherman for the area.
This included the melted snow.
The low reading for the month
was 20 degrees and this occurred
on the 9th and 18th. The high
was 60 degrees on March 27.
Noble countians enjoyed only
four clear days during March.
There were IL cloudy and 10
partly cloudy days in this area.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
0. n. 6. Meeting Held
Wednesday In Armory

The local unit, Ohio National
Guards, met in regular session
last Wednesday evening in the
armory on State Route 285 with
the commanding officer, Capt.
Charles J. Coyle, in charge.
First 1t. Oliver c. Seffens and
MISgt. Robert Leip from head
quarters at Fort Hayes, Colum-
bus, were in attendance at this
meeting.
At the present time, the local
unit is preparing for the annual
federal inspection to be held on
Monday, April %.
Plans were made to paint he'll
NETS and dye combat shoes at
the April 9th meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Scouts Will Study
Soil Conservation

Merle Marietta, local soil con-
servationist, will meet with
Troop 584, Caldwell, Boy Scouts
of America, at their regular ses-
sion, Friday evening, April H.,
beginning at 900 o'clock.
The Scout theme for April is
soil conservation and Mr.. Mari
eta will lecture and show movies
on formation and conservation
of soil.
An exhibit on soil erosion is
being prepared by Mr.. Marietta,
with the help of the Scouts. 1t
will be shown and explained at
the April 18th meeting of the
troop. After this date, the exhibit
will be displayed at prominent
place in Caldwell.
On Saturday morning, April 10
Mr.. Marietta will accompany the
Boy Scouts on a field trip, in
which he will point out and
explain how soil is formed and
some of the things that are being
done to conserve soil, water and
other natural resources.
Scoutmaster Jack Bruce urges
all Boy Scouts and other boys
interested in Scouting to attend
this meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

SffaDDy looking bulldlngS TO tear
them down or repair them; coun-
Gil has initiated the street clean
ing project with the cooperation
of the local fire department;
many of the streets and alleys
have been graded and slagged;
the old boardwalk on SR 2l5
between south end and west end
of the village has been elimin-
ated are a few of the pro-
jects that council has embarked
upon in an effort to cleanup the
village.
Mayor Ed Bailey has issued
a warning to dog owners to keep
their dogs tied or steps will be
taken to confiscate all CANNES
caught running at large. Many
complaints have been registered
with the mayor during the past
two weeks from persons who are
considering putting in gardens.
Workers have completed erect
ing a wall structure along Wolfe
creek to prevent additional
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
NEW BIDS REPRESENT MAJOR SAVINGS
Commissioners Favor Lou
Bid On Bridge For $500

Noble county commissioners
delayed the purchase of the new
Sorg bridge, Monday, until such
time that a motion can be pre-
pared by the county prosecutor
authorizing such action. The
minutes of the meeting stated
"the contract will be let on Mon
day, April IA, 1858, at lowest
proposal price of $4,000 to the
Ohio Bridge Company, of Cam
bridge.
At the Monday meeting, three
proposal bids were received for
the all-welded steel truss bridge
which will span East Fork Duck
creek in Stock township.
A second low bid of $9,962 was
submitted by Keylor's Welding
Service, Lewisville, thru their
representative, w. C. Toad Davis,
former Republican Noble county
commissioner. Harold Jackson,
of McConnelsville, was high bid
der with $15,420.
The board Cancelled a previ-
Gus bid from the Ohio Bridge
Corp. last month when it was
determined that the length of
the bridge could be shortened
to 81 feet instead of the 80 feet,
the length originally specified
in the plans. The bid received at
that time amounted to $4,000.
A member of the board of
commissioners stated Monday
that at the time when the
original proposal was considered
nothing in the form of plans had
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Red Cross Campaign
Amounts To Sf,021.

The current Red Cross cam
paign now amounts to $1,02100,
with only four subdivision re-
porting, according to Mrs. Sara
Young, chapter chairman for the
organization.
This includes the business and
industry section with Mrs. Robert
Rudge as the chairman; Noble
township, Mrs. w. c. Reed, chair
man; Caldwell c, Mrs. Mary
Richcreek, chairman, and Cald-
we'll A, Mrs. Natalie Dahood,
chairman.
Noble township had quota of
500 and their final report this
week amounted to $133.45. Ad-
ditional workers for this town
ship, other than those previously
named, include Erma Smith,
Ethel Dodds, and Betty Eschman.
Mrs. Dahood turned in $132.24
and her quota was $3.50 for Cald-
we'll A. Her workers included
Mrs. Lavonna Whitcomb, Mrs.
Thelma Estadt, Mrs. Emily Hume,
Mrs. Jessie Finley, Mrs. Julia
nellie Dennison, Mrs. Dorothy
Fowler, Mrs. Twila Ball, Mrs.
Ruth Winberg and Mrs. Lois
Ziler.
Chairman Mrs. Young is anxi-
Gus for all her workers to make
their report as quickly as pos
sible in order the campaign
might be brought to a close.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

the varsity.
In addition to the awards,
which will be presented to ap-
proximately 40 participating
players, cheerleaders and team
managers, individual recognition
will be given to those who have
distinguished themselves by their
sportsman-like conduct and for
their ability to perform as out
standing athletes.
The special recognition is an
added feature to the annual
basketball banquet and can
readily prove to be one of the
highlights of the occasion.
Guest speaker for the banquet
will be Press Maravich, head
basketball mentor at Clemson
University, South Carolina.
Coach Maravich has held this
position at Clemson for the past
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

Forest R. Snavely, of Bedford
City, Ohio, was arrested by the
local sheriff's department on a
charge of speeding at 70 miles
per hour. He appeared before
Mayor P. R. Blake, of Dexter
City and received fine of SIS
and costs.
Douglass r. French, of Akron,
was fined SIS and costs before
the mayor of Dexter City, Friday
evening after he was arrested
by the sheriff's department on
a charge of speeding at 70 miles
per hour.
Also charged with speeding at
70 miles per hour was Mirlyn H.
Worrell, of Solon, Ohio. The
arrest was made south of Cald-
well On USR 81 by the sheriff's
department. He was fined SIS
and costs after he entered a plea
Continued on Page TWo)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Mrs. Esther Thompson
Takes Own Life By
Drowning, Wednesday

Mrs. Esther Thompson, SO,
wife of Clarence Thompson,
of the Harriettsville COM
munity, took her own life by
drowning, Wednesday morn
ing, April 9.
Mrs. Thompson drowned
herself in the cistern on the
farm place. Her body was dis
covered by members of the
family at 500 o'clock that
morning. She had been in poor
health and was despondent.
Corner N. S. Reed investi-
gated and returned a verdict
of suicide. The body was re-
moved to the Mallett funeral
home in Stafford.
Mrs. Thompson is survived
by her husband and seven
children.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

ONO falr circuit neld last Sun
day at the patriotic rooms of the
courthouse.
This meeting was held pri-
marily for the purpose of i'm
proving the racing programs in
the seven counties, including
Noble, Monroe, Muskingum,
Washington, Morgan, Harrison
and Guernsey.
They also agreed to establish
uniformity in entry fees, reduc-
ing the entry fees for horses
from three to two percent and
also to return entry fees to the
owners of the horses which
finish out of the money.
This organization, which was
perfected three years ago, is
headed by Arthur Rich, of Noble
county, who is serving as the
president; Fred McVicker, of
GAINESVILLE, who is the vice presi-
dent, and j. Kyle Walkenshaw,
Caldwell, secretary. Fair board
officials from GAINESVILLE, Woods
field, Caldwell, Marietta, Nc
Connelsville, Cadiz, and Old
Washington were in attendance.
The Noble county agricultural
society will receive S4,300.76
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

turns have been filed to date.
There are approximately 1900
eligible in Noble county which
means that 1000 such returns
must yet be filed before April 80.
This represents a tax on all
tangible and intangible property
in the county, according to the
form mailed out by the auditor
several weeks ago.
Auditor Atkinson said that
these forms must be returned
at the time of filing this tax.
Noble county farmers pay a
tax on their cattle and farm
implements and to date they
have been slow in making out
these returns.
Eligible personal property tax
payers may secure assistance
from the auditors office in filing
these returns but it is important
that they be completed before
Wednesday, April 80.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
36Accidenfs Occur
In County During
Past Three Months

Thirty-six accidents, involving
total of so cars, were investi-
gated in Noble county during
the past three months of January,
February and March, according
to a quarterly report compiled
today by Sheriff Donald Con-
away.
There were 81 accidents in
which property damage was in
volved and nine in which pas
sengers were injured.
One of these accident involved
the death of Homer Perkins, of
Ava, who was struck by a car
as he walked along USR q.
Following an investigation, the
driver was cleared of response
bility.
Sheriff Conaway said there
were four hit-skip accidents in
vestigated, two of which were
solved.
There was a total of eight
arrests in the accidents inveSti-
gated, either on an affidavit or
by the department.
During the three months
period, there were two arrests
for driving while intoxicated and
Is arrests for speeding and other
traffic infractions. There was a
total of % traffic arrests on all
charges.
During the past month Of
March, there were "a prisoners
in the Noble county jail and they
consumed total of $50 meals.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

on approximately 800 acres of
mined banks and $50 acres Of
unmined land in the four coun-
ties. That will bring to 100000
the number of trees planted by
Ohio Power since reforestation
operations began.
On mined banks, workmen
with planting bars and machines
are planting black locust, which
serves as nurse crop, and inter
planted with the locust are other
hardWoods such as tulip poplar,
red oak, white oak, white ash,
black cherry and silver maple.
Unmined lands are being
planted principally with white
pine, red pine, pitch pine, short
leaf pine and loblolly and small
Continued on Page TWo)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Grand, Petit Jurors
To Be Drawn ApriI 10

Grand and petit jurors for the
May term of Common Pleas
court in Noble county will be
drawn Saturday morning, April
19 at 1000 o'clock
The jurors will be drawn by
j. Kyle Walkenshaw and Rayner
Schehl, members o. the jury
commission.
Clerk of Courts John H.
Snyder said today that only one
case had been filed so far in
his court for grand jury in
vestigation, although it is ex-
pected there will be several
others before the first of May.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
-Four Pass Drivers
Examination By Patrol

Three persons were successful
in passing the drivers tests
given Monday under the iuris-
diction of the state patrol. They
all received operators license.
One person passed his test to
received chauffeur's license.
Dee Anne Ford, of Cumber-
land route 2; Marilyn Marie
McAtee, of Macksburg, and John
Francis Crum, Summerfield
route, became eligible to apply
for operators licenses, and Jerry
Leroy Moore, of Cumberland
route 2, received his chauffeur's S
license.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

III ISCoSIlAlioil VI % SSc1S oSi NlSS
with the company.
Lester L. Hesson, route l,
Summerfield, will receive a 30
year service pin.
Similar banquets for long
time employees of Ohio Fuel are
held annually in Smithville,
Oberlin, Toledo, Columbus, and
Alliance. One of every six Ohio
Fuel employees has been with
the company 25 years or longer.
"One of the chief reasons for
Ohio FUELS continued progress
is the experience and attitude of
our people, particularly these
key, longtime employees" Allan
w. Lundstrum, president of Ohio
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

been submitted by the county
engineer which would indicate
that the bridge abutments would
be built by county workmen.
Estimates submitted by the en-
gineer on Monday indicated the
construction of abutments for
the bridge would cost approxi-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Larry Semon, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Semon, of Caldwell,
was removed from the Guernsey
Memorial hospital, Cambridge, to
the University hospital, Colum-
bus, Monday. He had been a
patient in the Cambridge hospital
for the past two weeks under
going tests.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

NOTICE - We have complete
line of farm field seeds, certi-
fled seed oats, various grades OF
Agrico fertilizer and lime for
your Spring needs. Priced right,
so see us for your planting needs.
Caldwell Implement and Supply
Co. 35 to 43
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

Fuel, said in discussing plans for
the banquetS.
Others from this area invited
to the Southeastern banquet in
clude Lawrence w. Kuhn and
Jesse R. Merry of Caldwell, and
Oscar Wells, of Summerfield,
active employees; and Herbert
E. Ullman, 615 Belford street,
Caldwell, retired.
Charles Guss, of GAINESVILLE,
formerly of Caldwell, will also
be honored at this meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
PURCHASE MARKET

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Schoeppner,
of Macksburg, have purchased
the Dexter City market from Mr.
and Mrs. George Moseley. Pos
session was given to the Schoep-
pners on Thursday of last week.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

mately $4,000.
A point of law became a mat
ter of consideration at the Mon
day meeting when the commits
sioners were about to pass on
the accepted bids.
Davis at this time expressed
Continued on Page TWo)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
ENROLLS AT BOSTON

Miss Sallie Johnson, grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Johnson, Caldwell, is enrolled
in the one-year secretarial course
at the Katharine Gibbs school in
Boston, Mass. She will begin
her work in September. Miss
Johnson graduated from the
Laurel school and is now attend
ing Pine Manor Junior college.
She is the daughter of Attorney
and Mrs. Virgil Johnson, Zanes-
vile.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
FRACTURES HAND

Frank Gregg, nine years old,
of Quaker City, was treated Sat-
urday, April 5 at the Caldwell
clinic for a fractured right hand.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
IT'S HERE AGAIN!
Ne1U Look Hits CnId1UeU's
Coming Basketball Banquet

What be of the outstanding basketball
schools history planned Saturday. April
The will be held the grade school
Following the dinner basketball will presented by
Coach Glen of both the well
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Fair Board Raises RucinQ
Purses To 800 This Year

at the 106h Noble will be
100000 according today by
Kyle Wakenshaw secretary the local agricultural They
previously $400.
This action taken following meeting the Southeastern
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Old Boord- Walk Eliminated
Belle Valley Council
Begins '0ean-Up' Drive

Belle Valley village in the midst general cleanup
Village council meeting Monday has decided
accomplish its objective
Requests have been property have DID,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Personal Property Returns
Must Be Filed BY April 80

Auditor r. Atkinson announced today that the deadne for
filing property Noble county Wednes
three weeks the of those
eligible to file.
office
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
IN HOSPITAL

Lenley Patten was removed
from his home in Dexter City,
Saturday evening to the Selby
General hospital, Marietta for
observation and treatment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Local Ohio Fuel Gas Man
To Be Honored April 80

Noble will be honored long service with the
the firms annual Southeastern Quarter
Century banquet Legion Club Lancaster
Wednesday, April 80.
Forhey route l. Caldwell will be presented lapel pin
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Florence Youth Arrested
For Auto Theft In Akron

Kenny Torchk 81 of taken into custody by the
local e department Saturday and returned Akron author
he will charges and
The youth charged with the theft of automobile owned
Willard Weekley of Akron formerly of CALDWELL Nov 16
stealing the Torc sold the illegally
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
Ohio Power Will Plant
$4,000 Trees In Area

Ohio Power Co has launching its 1858
planting Noble Muskngum Perry and Morgan counties
This the 18th the been refore
station projects in strip mine
This the plans plant about 65O0 seedlings
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Estella Watson. of Main
street, was admitted to the
Guernsey Memorial hospital,
Cambridge last week where she
underwent minor surgery. Her
condition is somewhat improved.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

SEE US FOR your Bottle Gas
need. ID. ID. Nichols, Caldwell,
Ohio. II.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10

WINDOW GLASS cut to accu-
rate size. See us for your needs.
ID. d. Nichols, Caldwell. tt.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-10
RETURN HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Webber
have returned to their home in
Dexter City after spending the
winter in Stewart, Fla.
, 1958-09-08
DR.. Roy w. Bornn
Accepts Post of
Secretary

Dr.. Roy w. Bornn, who was
named Government Secretary
recently issued a statement in
which he said: "It is with hui
mility I learn that the Presi-
dent of the United States has
has appointed me Government
Secretary Of the Virgin Is
lands. I shall accept this ap-
pointment with a profound
sense of responsibility to the
President Of the United States
and to the people Of the Virgin
Islands.
I shall relinquish my present
post as Commissioner of So
cial Welfare with a heavy
heart, as I am deeply attached
to this service in behalf Of peo-
CONTINUED on page a
, 1958-09-08
wv Persons Injured
In Auto Crdsh:
Horse Killed

Randolph Thomas and his
wife Emerita Thomas were
seriously injured when a sta
ton wagon, driven by Windy
Hilty crashed into a cart about
6 o'clock last evening. The
horse was killed and the cart
completely demolished. Mr..
Hilty was placed under arrest
and released under $3.50 bail.
According to the Police re-
port, Mr.. Thomas was taking
his wife to work at the Kings
Hill Home: as the cart reached
at a point west of Lower Love
on the Center Line highway,
the station wagon, heading in
the same direction, bumped
into it.
Among those who reached
the scene Immediately, were
Governor John D. Merwin and
his father. T h e Governor
helped to place the injured
Continued on page ~
, 1958-09-08
Vocational Evening"
Glasses Open for
Veterdns Tonight at 6

Veterans certified for edu-
benefits under Public
Law $50 are hereby advised
that Vocational Evening Class
at the Christiansted High
School will reopen tonight, at
6 pm, it was announced by
Einar R. Boiling, Director of
Veterans Affairs.
New r~egistrants a r e re-
quested to present their Ger
tificate Of Eligibility"
, 1958-09-08
VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM
BEING HELD UP BY Department OF INTERIOR
ONLY N PROJECT RELEASED THUS AR:
$4,000 PAID FOR SURVEY OF CENTERLINE

In a communication sent to William G. Thayer, Jr, it was
revealed that the Department Of the Interior is responsible for
the delay in starting work on the Public Projects in st.
Croix. The letter was the result of one written to William
Seeley, asking for an explanation, by MI. Thayer who also
chroined permission to publish it.
, 1958-09-08

on July q, the others since
that date| and until such time
as further projects have been
released it is impossible for
any agency in the Virgin IS
lands to undertake even the
planning phases of such pro-
iects. Therefore, this appro-
priation made last June is
stymied in its entirety, with
t h e two exceptions noted
above, until such time as the
Office of Territories sees fit to
release the other projects.
/ believe this will answer the
questions you asked t h S
morning.
A copy Of Bill No. 686 may
be obtained from Mr.. Alphon-
50 S. Holder, Executive Secre-
tary Of t h e Legislature
although I expect DR.. Anduze,
Mr.. Lawaetz, Mr.. Hodge and
the others have copies of this
continued on page A.