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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21

and moved to correct a traffic
hazard existing within the village
at the time of an emergency.
Council voted to purchase a
broom, an attachment for the
village tractor which will be
used to clean the village streets.
Actually what council purchased
was a street cleaning unit which
cost $1,350.00.
To avoid the need of accepting
bids, Dallas Bond, of the Noble
Tractor Sales, recommended the
sale to include only the broom
which cost $3.50, a figure less
than the amount of $1,000 re-
quired by law to advertise when
making a purchase.
Additional attachments, such as
the sprinkler, are considered
extras, and these will cost
$4,000. Clerk Violet Morgan
edge questioned the validity
of the method of the purchase, in
Continued on page two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21

Wednesday at general meeting
of the retail merchants in the
municipal hall with l6 business
men attending.
Chairman Robert S. Ralston
was in charge. Although there
was much discussion on Friday
opening, no definite action was
taken and the decision will be
announced later.
Should they try it for three
months trial basis during August,
September and October, the band
concerts would be held on that
evening instead of Saturday, the
banks would be open that even
ing, there would be free parking
if approved by council and there
would be a drawing on Friday
sponsored by the merchants.
The merchants agreed to close
on Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years, which
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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21

He was already being sought by
the patrol for Michigan officials.
Baldwin who had been driv-
ing a late model automobile
bearing Kentucky license, tried
to buy a Buick in Caldwell at
the sales room, offering to pay
by check.
A check at the local bank
showed his check was worthless
whereupon the sheriff's. depart
ment was notified and a descrip-
ton given.
A short time later, Baldwin's
car was spotted by Sheriff Con-
away on USR 81, south, and the
chase was on. Patrolman Ritter
beck from Marietta patrol was
in the area and he also joined
the chase.
Baldwin finally stopped of his
own accord and told Sheriff
Conaway, Don't shoot for 1 am
peace loving citizen"
Taken to the Jail here at Cald-
we'll, Baldwin said at first that
he was a native of WilliamstoWn
w. Va.
A search of his automobile re.
vealed license plates from sew
Continued on page tWt
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21
County Welfare
Director Selected

EWell Smith of the Salt
Run area was appointed as the
new welfare director for Noble
county Monday at regular meet
ing of the board of commission
ers.
Smith will fill the vacancy
created when James Tilton sub
mitted his resignation in this
capacity after serving for the
past II years. 1t will be effective
Aug. |.
The new director will receive
starting monthly salary of
$200.00 or the same that Tilton
is now receiving.
According to the provisions of
the appointment, his salary can
be automatically increased every
six months until it totals $345.00
per month.
Mr. Smith has been serving as
investigator in the welfare
department.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21

side of the public square.
Thursday evening, the festival
will open with the annual All
club parade under the super
vision of Paul Jonard, All club
agent. In the last two years, this
parade has rivaled the big one
on Saturday and its drawing
power is tremendous. This par
ade will begin at ZOO p. m.
Various Al clubs in the county
will be participating in this par
ade with several prizes to be
given for the top three.
On Friday evening, Merle
Barnhart and Harry Semon are
planning to give away 500 in
merchandise. Anyone may regis
ter free between the hours of
600 and 7:30 p. m. that night
and the drawing will be held at
Continued on page two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21
MI. UrsuaI Picnic Will
Be Held Sunday, Auq. !

On Sunday, August 7, the an
nual summer festival will be held
at Mount st. Ursula, Old Wash.
ington.
The festival will open with
dinner at 11:30, EST. Refresh
ments and entertainment will be
offered throughout the after
noon.
Prizes will be awarded before
dark and winners need not be
present for the rattle.
Everybody is welcome.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-07-21
Ohio Power Company
Makes Tax Payment

Ray Freese, manager of the
Ohio Power company, Cam
bridge, came to Caldwell Mon
day and left check in the
amount of $26,l24.34.
This represented the company's
real estate taxes in Noble county
on their holdings here for the
second half of the 1859 collection.
The check was presented to
Treasurer R. P. Elliott, who
marked their tax receipts paid
in full"
Wednesday, July 20, was the
deadline for payment of the
taxes here without a penalty.