The Cedarville Herald, Volume 54, Numbers 1-26

! T?e^ 5*®°®* are advertised by merchants first. Advertisements keep you abreast o f the times. Read them! Advertising is news, as much as the headlines on the front page. Often it is o f more significance to you. HRTY-FOURTB YEAR No. 12. CEDARVILLE, OHICWRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1931 PRICE, $1.50 A YEAR NEWSLETTER FROMSTATE DEPARTMENTS COLUMBUS, p .—The members o f the Ohio Legislature can now take time out to consider the various mea­ sures which have been introduced dur­ ing the six weeks since the law mak era have been in session and the dead­ line reached fo r the avalanche o f seme. Records were smashed .when 341 bills ,were tossed into the hopper in one day and the total reached 905, which with 104 resolutions, possibly establishes an all time record fo r the Ohio General Assembly. The proposed legislation covers a wide variety o f subjects, touching on almost everything imaginable from penalties fo r robbing hen roosts to taxation problems, about a half hun­ dred o f the latter being a part o f the program and-whicfrincluderanincome- tax o f one per cent on individuals and corporations; exemptions allowed would be $1,000 fo r single persons, head o f a family $2,000 and $300 for each minor dependent. Another pro­ poses a. general sales ta x ,o f % -of 1 per cent on the retail price o f all goods, merchandise or com modities, farmers to be exempted. One effect­ ing gasoline tax' would raise same from four to seven cents per gallon personal property tax on automobiles to .be abolished, and the license regis­ tration, tax reduced to one dollar a year. . Other bills provides funds for mothers' pensions, county police bill, to take quail off the song bird list, to tax. chain stores, to provide for pint liquor preserpitions, create state board fo r chiropractors, motor traffic bills, fishing license bills, regulating trap­ ping and killing fur-bearing animals, changing divorce laws, changing tax- listing day to January 1st, each year and. tax paying days to April 1st and October 1st, gerrymander to dedistrict state by Congressional districts, .to license architects, preventing fraud in advertising, exempting homesteads of former service men, t o change terms o f county commissioners from four yaaxs to two years, with three inem- hwss .coming np every two years fo r to permit state purchase o f g+tmuB o f ooufo COLLEGE NEWS I Lion or Thursday evening, February 19, at eight o'clock, the annual concert o f the Girl’s Glee Club o f Cedarville Col­ lege was given under the direction of Miss Lydia Berkley, ■ In addition, to the selections rendered by the glee club, Miss Carmen Frazier gave three readings, and two solos were sung by Mrs. Corry. Miss Berkley played a very interesting selection on the organ. The concert was very, enjoy­ able. The evening was enlivened also by several numbers by the male quar­ tette o f the college. ,tO : years, to permit use o f dip net in' catching minnows, taxing yellow deomargins ten cents per pound, pro­ d d in g i ll school children shall be transported to schools, abolishing, the two-mile limit and other bills' regulat­ ing almost everything. To become laws proposed hills are first passed by the branch o f the Gen­ eral Assembly in which they originate and are then sent to the other branch whpre they are acted upoh*and if pass­ ed are signed by the president o f the Senate.; They are next sent to the Governor who has the privilege of signing or vetoing; i f he takes no action at all within ten days they be­ come laws without his •signature. When signed by the governor they are next taken to the Secretary o f State where , they are filed. Emergency measures become effective with their filing unless some specific effective date is incorporated in the measure by the General Assembly. All other laws becomq effective 90 days after the day in which they -are filed. At. the close •of the". General Assembly two years ago, 200 laws Were filed with Secre­ tary o f State Clarence J. Brown, 22 haring' been vetoed by Governor Coop­ er. Out o f the 905 measures to be considered by the General Assembly the number which may become laws is o f course problematical. Six members o f the present Gen­ eral Assembly will represent that body act the dedication o f the Harding Memorial this summer, the House vot­ ing unanimously 122 to 0, to concur in a resolution previously adopted by thi Senate to provide the committee and pay expenses fo r same. A num­ ber o f tributes were paid the late President and Mrs, Harding by both Republican aiid Democratic members, REPORT OF COMMITTEE j ON RESOLUTIONS Whereas: Irt the Providence o f God, our Brother Alfred Z. Smith has been U U i U S U M I C I a s s a s w w ------------* " V 4l“ " . . m v » * v » v v v . „ , v . » > v ----------- Called by the Great Angel that shall many noted speakers were on the call u f all from :this imperfect to that program. ’ In the list were Lieut* Gov. A ll Perfect, Glorious, and Celestial Plckrel, Cong. Byron Harlan, and Lodge*' above, *over which the Great Judge Robert Patterson, Dayton, On Architect o f the Universe presides Tuesday Secretary o f State Clarence and whereas: He shall be missed as a Brown was on the program, true and faithful Brother o f the Fra* ternlty. Be It Resolved: That we extend 'our sympathy to his laughter and son. The Board o f Trustees o f Cedarville College met in special session Monday, February 23, in the college office at one o’clock in the afternoon. They heard a representative o f Tamblyn' and Brown Company, New York City, who makes surveys o f colleges in the interest o f advising them how to se­ cure funds for endowment and build­ ings. Mr, Chamberlain, the company’s representative, remained. over until; the next day and gave a very inter­ esting and pleasing address in the college chapel. He had special con­ ferences with several members o f the board. The Board o f Trustees made the First Notional Bank, Cincinnati, their custodian and trust company.for the investment o f their endowment funds. A contract fo r this, purpose has been entered into between Cedarville Col­ lege and the First National Bank. All funds o f the endowment o f Cedarville College now in the hands o f the col­ lege and all yet to come ,into its hands will hereafter be invested by the trust company o f the First National Bank. This bank is one o f the strongest, best, and oldest in the United States. Th: makes the endowment funds -of Cedar­ ville College as secure and safe as they can possibly be. This should be a special inducement to any and all who desire to give or to leave- funds to the endowment of Cedarville College. To do so would be assurance that their funds will be safe and secure.' W j e o s C us ! Church Notes ]SUDENDEATH v i l U f l N o L t i INCINCINATI £ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10:00 A. M. Sabbath School. This is a class just suited to you. Subject o f lesson, Jesus Sending Missionaries. Let parents bring tl;eir children and enjoy the service together, 11:00 A. M. Worship Service. Fill Up the Old Family Pew. ■Special j musical numbers appropriate to the ;day. “ The Little Brown Church in the Vale," and “ The :Homeland, O, •The Homeland." Sermon theme, “ Our ;Homes fo r God.” A warm welcome to all. | 6:30 P.' M. Young People’s Service, jParent’s night. Subject, What Jesus •Teaches about God. Leader, Marion Hostetler. Let parents and young; Stewart Townsley, 56, formerly a resident o f this place, met almost in­ stant death Tuesday afternoon when he was caught in a cave-in at Concord, a subdivision o f Cincinnati. < It is said Townsley was working with plumbers but the last seen of him was about 2:30 that afternoon. A fellow worker took it for granted when he was not about that he had gone for more material.' The dis- _ _ covery of the cave-in and the body pVoplY fill the" chairs'by th7hou"r"of waa made ** 3 c h o ° ] children about ntwninn- •5:30 p, m. It happened a bucket fell opening. I 7:30 P. M. Union Service iti the Methodist Church. Rev. R. E. Jamie- over his head but bodily injuries caused his death on the way to gen- [son, D. D., will, preach. There should j eral hbspital. _ ;be at least 300 people in attendance! ®eer Park p ’ rc' Department — _ _ !n t these^UnionrEvening'services; Why not strive to reach that number, j Mid Week service Wednesday night !at 7:30. A Cloud o f Witnesses. De- was_ called ancLiLwas_more-than—an- Mrs. Paul Wright o f Waynesvilel, Ohio, formerly Miss Zorah Smith, o f Jamestown, Rave a talk before the Y. W. C. A . o f Cedarville College Wed­ nesday morning on the .subject o f the 'When thB talk was concluded, she an­ swered the questions asked by the girls: President McChesney made Wash­ ington addresses at the Lutheran Church, Osborn, Ohio, Rev. Crowell, pastor, last Sabbath evening, and at the Kiwanis Club, Xenia, Ohio, last Tuesday evening; and he goes to the Rotary Club at Chillicothe next week. The Maintenance and Expansion Fund for $15000 for the college is steadily beking carried on. Rev. Fox and the president o f the college made a special trip to Cincinnati last Satur­ day in the interests o f this fund. . We make an earnest appeal to the citizens o f Cedarville and community who have not yet givdn to this fund that we shall appreciate it very much if they will send a contribution to Ce- darville College fo r the fund. This can be sent either in check or in cash to the president o f the college. Any amount, large jot small, will be grate­ fully received. ( AH those whose subscriptions are due will assist the college invaluably by paying these as soon as possible. The treasury o f the college needs yoiir immediate and generous help. ' Dogs Have Harvest In Sheep Herds A number o f farmers have suffered loss o f sheep by dogs the past Week. Anderson Finney lost 14; Ralph Gil­ bert, 4; Wm. Arthur, 3} John Kyle, 4; George Ensign, 4; Allen Cross, 6; Clayton McMillan, 5. Founders Day Is Observed At Wilberforce U. Founders Day was observed this week at Wilberforce University and INSPECT WATER PLANT JU A delegation o f officials from Mon- Ba It further Resolved: That a copy roe, Ohio, where here Tuesday to in- o f these resolutions be spread Upon jspeet and investigate the new water the records a t our ^odge. A copy given to the local paper, and a copy sent to the bereaved loved ones. Signed: . PAUL EDWARDS S. C. WRIGHT LEO ANDERSON fox muff* Garage. Intake iMa a l t o , . . * softening system that is now in use. In the party were the mayor and mem­ bers o f council. That municipality Is considering a softening plant, < PNEUMONIA VICTIM The month old son o f Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Linsoh Is in a very critical condition with double pneumonia, 30V. WHITE COMINGAPRIL10 Harry E. Rice, president o f the areene County Fish and Game Com­ mission, has secured Governor George White as speaker for the annual asso- riation banquet which will be held April 10. It is stated that C. F . Kettering, Dayton, vice president o f General Motors Corp., may also be a guest and will exhibit his famous travel pictures in the Panal Canal Zone. Gov, White in coming to this county will fill his first speaking date follow- inf the adjournment o f the legislature which is set fo r April 9. The O, S, & S. Q .Horoe band and Y'Y; SALE OF LA Sale o f Suit filed in Comm' . . . « , - . . . . Bessie Elam, Mary g irts'octette will furnish music for. v iam ■ F i 11 ijYf'li|iy Y | Report Ohio Bell Spent 25 Millions On Improvements The Ohio Bell Telephone Company manifested its confidence in W a future . y expending $25,036,219 in 1930 on additions and betterments to its plant and equipment throughout the state, according to the annual report to the stockholders made by the company’s directors at the annual meeting in Cleveland Tuesday. “ This amount was $3,099,285 less than was expended in 1929 when tele­ phone growth was the largest in the Company’s history, but exceeded by £3*769,043 the average annual ex­ penditure during the five-year period .from 1925 to 1929,” the report states. “ The large expenditures during the depression period fully express the confidence o f the directors-in the fu­ ture o f the communities which the sompapy serves and indicates our co> operation in business stabilizing ef­ forts. This construction program made possible the continued employ­ ment o f many o f our people and in­ directly added to the employment of other*. The average annual expenditure for idditions and betterments in the five- /ear period preceding 1930 was $21,- 267,176, according to the report. The rapid growth o f the company is ndicated by its investments which 'ias grown from $87,561,866 in 1922 o $173,447,185 in 1930, an increase o f 585,885,319 or nearly double in the last eight years. During the same period earnings have varied from a low o f 3.9 per cent in 1923 to a high o f 6.1 in 1928. Last year the earnings to investments were $8,446,286, or a percentage o f 4.9. Four Are Injured In Auto Accident ____ ___________ ___________ ___ .Mt; Kfiight, William McKhight, ’ John Barn, .Margaret Bain, Mary Ferguson, Kelly Mendenhall and Minnie Funk, Marshall and Marshall are attorneys fo r the plaintiff. DIVORCE , Suit fo r divorce, treme cruelty, has mon Pleas Court Ugainst Florence St Jersey St., Dayton, ing his wife constat! found fault with di| married November children, Raymond,' Virginia, 15, were The plaintiff request the amount he Shbulij pf the children. iGHT . 'grounds o f ex- filed in Com- Din Stevenson mson, 4Q9 S. plaintiff alleg- nagged and They were 1909. and three MEMORMLFOR m. MAXWELL hour before the body could be released. Later in the night the body was brought to the Nagley Funeral Par- jVotional Service led by Mrs. Clayton! ^ I’s‘ . . . -. {McMillan. Mission study led by Mrs,I Mr. Townsley was a resident o f this 1C. W. Steele. Why refrain from being for many years and is survived ; informed regarding the Great Mission- j ^ b's aad <wo daughters, Mrs. , jary program, when sUch an opportun-! ^ avid Ueek^ Dayton, and Mrs. Helen ity is afforded o f learnin - about it. j CamPb1ell> Cincinnati The deceased j Women’s Missionary Society .resided at 3112 Rurrell avenue, Wal- i The Annual Covered Dish Dinner o f [nul , „ , .. . Y « the W. M. S. was held in the Manse', The funeral will be held from Nag- Thursday. A splendid attendance, ai Ley s !lUheral- ? ome at. 2 P - M., Friday, Representative R. D. Williamson has introduced a joint resolution in the House providing funds for pur­ chase o f a site to honor William Max­ well, first publisher in the Northwest territory. He edited and published .Edna, 19, and The Centinel o f the Northwest Terri- 'o f the unionYtory in Cincinnati. The logical sue- court to fix ’ cessor was the Cincinnati-Commercial fo r Support Tribune which was recently purchased ■by the Cincinnati Enquirer, i > I A fter leaving Cincinnati Mr: Max- LXSKED well acquired a large tract o f land in 'sought in a Ureene county from the government ** Court by and it was on this land that he spent ,fKizzici Elam, the test o f his eventful life and where he was buried. FARM TENANT SUED , A. M. Tonkinson has brought suit in Common Pleas Court against Fred S. Dale, seeking to recover a judgment for $650, alleging the defendant, under terms o f a written Contract rented a 100-acre farm in Cedarville Twp., owned by him, for one year and that he has never paid the rental money, amounting to $650. Attorney Marcus McCaltister represents the plaintiff. OVERRULE MOTION In the case o f Thomas Scurry against The Continental Automobile Mutual Insurance Co.,' in Common Pleas Court, the defendant's motion to sot aside a jury verdict for $2,573.33 in favor o f the plaintiff and for a new trial, has been overruled by the court. AWARD VERDICT By an unanimous verdict o f a jury in Common Pleas Court Thursday, Frank Alexander, Xenia grocer,, was awarded a judgment for $1,528 in a suit for $1,800, filed against Harry D. Smith, as administrator of the estate of Lewis Shaver, who died February lth. Alexander claimed that on the day before he died, Shaver signed a writ­ ten agreement to bequeath him his entire net estate, ih return for which the plaintiff asserted he promised to furnish Shaver a home and care for him for the remainder o f his natural life. The plaintiff, charged that his claim for $1,800, net value o f Shaver's estate, was rejected by the adminis­ trator when presented to him. *DAMAGES SOUGHT Mrs. Mary Mouser, who filed a $10,- 000 damage suit in Common Plena Court Thursday against Mrs. Laura Humphrey, B. R. No. 2, Xenia, alleg- sumptuous repast, and to cap the cliiA- i ax. the privilege o f listening to an address ,by Mrs. ' White, o f Xenia. Take it altogether, it was an all round treat, and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Winners in the Stewardship Oratorical Contest The Stewardship Oratorical Contest held in the First Presbyterian church last Sabbath evening was most inter­ esting and instructive. Each o f the contestants had worked-diligently and had produced an oratioh of very high order. The style and delivery o f the young people was also well above the average. Hovy close the contest was is indicated by the fact that .while there, were four contestants each o f whom was graded on three points and that there were three judges making a total o f thirty-six entries in determ­ ining the winners, there were only 22 Rev. W. P. Harriman having charge service. Burial in North o f the Cemetery. . points, difference between them. Miss « resolution providing for a committee to investigate and a joint committee met with officials, o f the Ohio News­ paper Association and investigation for a proposed memorial site was made. The resolution just introduced by Mr. Williamson will be sponsored by Senator Rohe in the upper house, both being members o f the original legislative committee. The resolution provides that $2,000 be appropriated to acquire a site with expenses limited to $40. The publish­ ers anticipate the erection o f a suit­ able memorial in the near future. will represent the local church in ^ Presbytery wide contest to be held sometime during March. Drawings Made For Tournament At a meeting in County Superinten­ dent H. C. Aultman’s office, Monday, February 23, the drawings were made for the County Basketball Tournament to be held in Central High School Gymnasium, February 27 and 28. Following is the complete schedule for Friday: Girls Game 1—10:00 A. M. Bowersville and Spring Valley. Game 3—1:00 P. M. Bellbrook and Ross. Game 5—3:00 P. M. Cedarville and Yellow Springs, Game 7—7:30 P. M. Beavercreek and Jamestown. Boys Game 2—11:00 A. M. Bellbrook and Jamestown. Game 4—2:00 P. M. -Beavercreek and Ross. Game 6—6:30 P. M, Cedarville and Bowersville. Game 8—8:30 P, M. Yellow Springs and Spring Valley. Saturday games begin Saturday at 1 P. M. Last game at 8:30 P. M. for finals. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sabbath School at 10 A. M. Supt. J. . Kyle. , Preaching at 11 A. M. Theme: “ The Last Will o f Christ.” Y. P. C. U. at 6:30 P. M. 4th Chap­ ter in Stewardship. Union Service at 7:30 P. M. in M. E. Church, Dr. W. P. Harriman to preach. ■ , , Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Leader, W. J. Tarbox. Session meeting after prayer meeting. Seventeen o f our members attended the Conference held in the Second U. P. Church, Xenia, last Tuesday even­ ing. A fine dinner was served by the Ladies Aid o f the said church, about 75 being seated together about the tables in. form of a suare. Dr. J. C. Pinkerton was then introduced by the chairman, R. A. Jamieson, and gave very interesting and informative talk upon the great work of the King­ dom o f Christ, with special reference to the year, ahead o f us. Dr. A. W, Jamieson, S, S. M., spoke with refer­ ence to the Budget for next year, ex­ plaining that while the total sum is large, yet if every member did hio or her part, it is made quite possible, even though times are hard and incomes reduced. The Ideal method is the Scriptural Method, o f “ Upon the first day of the week lei every ‘one o f you GIVE as the Lord hath prospered him.” FARM SELLS FOR $83 PER The J. M, Diffendall farm o f 283 acres in Ross township was sold Sat- nnd reputation by making false and'urday under receivership orders to A. malicious statements, instituted a (L. Johnson o f near Bowersville, for second slander action Friday, demand-, $83 an acre. This about covers the Ing $10,000 damages from Mrs. Hum- claims qf first and second mortgage phrey’s husband, Edward, The sec- holders. The farm was appraised at ing the defendant slandered her nairte Four young persons had a close call last <$unday morning at the South Main street crossing.when they drove !nto a moving train. The accident happened about 1:25- a. m. In the party were Virgil Jenkins, 0rMj action is based on alleged similar $24,117,90 and is on the tax duplicate " ............. v ' and glanderous statements against her at $87 an acre. *An elevator in South and Lawrence Smith, Xenia; Misses Della Mae Roberts and Meryl Mason, Jamestown. They were taken to Xenia where they Were given treat­ ment for cuts and bruises by Dr, Marshall Beat. The party had been in Xenia and v*ere returning to James­ town by way o f Cedarville. The car was wrecked. character, F. W. Dunkle is attorney Solon appraised at $7,000 was not for the plaintiff in.both suits. OLD MILL GAMP OPENS , sold as there was no bidders. It will be reappraised and offered again. MRS, DAUOHERTY DEAD 95, Mr. Ed. Payne, whb recently return-1 Mjffl JuM Daugherty> aj?C(1 ed from ^Florida, announce* the open- Wasy ngton| c> Hi( dJed Tu6sday of ipg o f the Old Mill Camp, Saturday, pnfeumonjttf and aa a result the trial, February 28. o f her son, Mai, who is under charge j .. .................... fo r violating banking laws, has been Mr. and Mrs. 'Anell Wright have been entertaining their little two-year" .................. ..........„ ____ _________ old niece, Betty Rose Marsha o f Miss Mary Eltefesth Smith is visit- suspended for the time being. Harry Washington b , H. thi* week., ling relative* In Wart Virginia, Daugherty, also survives. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday School at 10:00 A. M. Preaching at li:0 0 A. M. Junior League at 2:30 P. M. Intermediate and Senior Leagues at 6:30 P. M. Union Service in Methodist Church. Dr. W. P, Harriman, preacher. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday at 7;30 P.^M. Junior Orchestra practice', Tuesday after school. There will jbe neither Junior nor Senior Choir practice this week. The Junior Department o f the Sun­ day School will have charge o f the Church hour this Sunday morning. Special meetings arc still being held at Selma. MENNONITE BRETIIERN IN CHRIST CHURCH First floor I. O. O, F. Hall. Work era, Katherine Gerber, Violet Golden. Evangelistic Services, Saturday at 7:30 P, M. and Sunday at 7:30 P. M. Children’s Meeting a t 2:15 P, M. Sunday. Worship, Sunday at 3 P. M. Prayer Meeting, Friday at 7:30 P, M. Every body welcome. County Dairy , Meeting March 4 The third o f ’ the series o f County Dairy meetings will be held at the Assembly Room o f the Court House, Wednesday, March 4, at 8:00 P. M., with R. D. Lewis, Crop Extension Spe­ cialist o f Ohio State University, lead­ ing the discussion on Emergency Hay and Pasture Crops, i . The uhusually dry' summer o f 1930 has created a situation in respect to hay and pasture the full significance ' o f which may not be appreciated Until . the Spring o f 1931, There, have been heavy losses o f the, spring seedings o f closer, mixed clover and timothy and alfalfa. Such.losses will certainly be; cereals, grasses and lagttfte* and a emergency crops. These crops include thorough discussion Will be taken up( on each o f these considering varieties time, method o f planting and time o f harvesting. Farmers Discuss Plan For Re-Appraisal Members o f the Farm Bifreau con­ sidered plans of re-appraisal o f real estate in the county at a meeting Tuesday. Brant U. Bell, explained the nroposed plan as will be 'adopted by County Auditor, James J. Curlett. Three appraisers will be named for each taxing district, one to be field man and the other two. in an advisory capacity. Each school board, town­ ship trustees and village council, will recommend a man to be considered for appointment. In townships the third man will be recommended by the farmers. The re-appraisal is mandatory under the Ohio lav. every six years. The plan as outlined was approved by the meeting. Eighty Delegates Attend District Fair Meeting About 80 delegates representing fair boards in twelve dountieS com­ prising* the Southwestern Shortsliip. Fuir Circuit, met in genia, Wednesday, at the Elks Club. Problems o f inter­ est to fair board members were dis­ cussed. Among the speakers were: E. A. Drake, J. Robert Bryson, O. D. Sands, Miami county; D. L. Sampson, Hamilton county. The meeting was in charge o f B. U. Bell, treasurer of the Greene County Fair Board and Vice President o f the district group. HAND BROKEN SATURDAY V. L. Jones, who resides on the Hill farm, suffered a broken right hand Saturday night when cranking his cal’, Mr. Jones is moving to the Oglesbee farm near Old Town this week. BLISS WON GAME Cedarville College basketball team lost Thursday night to Bliss Business College by a score o f 33 to 17. The game was close the first half the Columbus team having a lead the first half in si nine to six score. CHICKENS STOLEN , Thieves made way with fifty chick­ ens belonging to Ralph Murdock last Sabbath night. So far no clue has been found. If 1 ■if