The Cedarville Herald, Volume 55, Numbers 27-52

The new things are advertised by merchants first. Advertisements keep you abreast o f the times. Read them! She Steroid. Advertising is news, as much as the headlines on the front page. Often it is of more significance to you. FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR NO. 39. CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2,1932. PRICE, $1.50 A YEAR NEWS LETTER FROMSTATE COURT NEWS FLEMING PLEADS NOT GUILTY m n v a A C l l T f l ■ Grover Fleming, editor of the Ohio l l r r f l K I ( n r 1r e I X ' Examiner, charged with criminal li- U L i l a l l * I I f f l l a l l I W jbel on an affidavit filed by W. B. Me _________ ___ _ .Callister, appeared in Municipal court COLUMBUS— Statistics regarding,in Xenia, Friday, having been brought the ^number of divorces granted in that city by Deputy Sheriff Fred- Ohio, compiled in the office of Sccre- -lick W, Spahr, from Hamilton where tary o f State Clarence J. Brown, show iFleminS had beei>released after pay- figures for the statistical period end-' inS a $500 fine. -Fleming plead not ing on June 80th, was lower than in guilty and was released pn bond. He the preceeding year. These tables ex- '3s represented by Attorney Frank L. tend back for 60 years, and in nine jJohnson. ' Prosecutor Marcus McCal- years out of each ten the tendency! lister represents the ■ state, has been to increase the number o f ) ■ " divorces by a greater figure than in! DAMAGES ASKED IN COURT the preceeding year. In. 1930 there! Leo Lamka, acting in behalf of his were 16,153 divorces granted while in eiSbt year, old daughter; Helen, has 1931 only 14,343-were issued.' This j bro“ Sht s“ it against Charles Riddell, represents a decrease of more than 11 -Xenia, asking $6,000 damages, as the per cent, while it is believed that the!result of an auto accident as charged, actual population increased by about injuries listed are a fructured one and one half per cent. right thigh, abrasions and lacerations on the scalp, both cheeks and oh the body. Marcus McCallister represents the plaintiff. The Capital City is gaily decorated for the state’s annual exposition, the State Fair, and crowds are pouring in-, to the-grounds as the turnstiles click - • TO CLOSE ON BOND 1 merrily. Munager .Charles M. Beer| Prosecutor McCallister has started states that this year’s exposition will j *n Common Pleas Court to force far outdo any previous fair. All-*be payment of a $2,000 appearance avenues are crowded and the exhibits on behalf of Waldo Baker, Ar- and concessions outrival ■any other tcanum, O., robbery suspect. Baker has year, -Music being furnished daily by|.been missing since last January. The a boy’s band o f-300 musicians selected! bond was s’ 6n®d by Gertrude Cole- from the various public schools over iman, Dayton, and Clarence Cook, of the state. All are housed in tents on '.Xenia. The Court is asked to sell cer- the grounds. Itain property to make good the bond ' - L Iof $2,000. Governor White will open the three | *■**“* ’* days commemoration of the 150th an-| MOVED TO DISTRICT COURT niversary of the massacre of ninety Removal of a $5,523.14 suit brought odd' Moravian Indians at Gnadenhut-1 by tbe Board of Education of Beaver- ten, Tuscarawas county, in 1782. The jcreek Twp. rural school district a- Governor will address the gathering jgainst the Massachusetts Bonding and at A Labor Day Visitor ID on opening day, Friday, September 2, at 1:30 o’clock, together with United States Senator Simon D. Fess. Sat- afternoon Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and Dr. W. O. Thompson will TlelTvcr addresses. United States Sena­ tor Robert Bulkley is expected either Friday or Saturday. A great histor­ ical pageant with more than 500 par­ ticipating will bo given both Friday and Saturday. A singing society •of several hundred voices from Cleve­ land will furnish the musical program Sunday, of 500 will be graduated at the sum met school at Ohio State University, the exercises to be held in the men’s gymnasium, following which a recep­ tion will be held for members of the class. Most of the graduates arc can­ didates for advanced degrees. The convocation address will lie delivered by Prof. F. E. Held of the College of Commerce and Administration. Governor Whito’s committee and a special senate committee are unable to agree on a program to be recom­ mended to the September special ses­ sion of the Legislature for the cutting of salaries of state and county officials The taxation program now under con­ sideration by the Governor’s commit­ tee is also receiving much attention. State Commerce Director Theodore H. Tangeman has declared the Ohio Constitution forbids legislation for a “ moratorium” on delinquent taxes and mortgage payments. He5* said how­ ever, that it may be possible! to modr ify ,tho law concerning the payment of taxes. ' Insurance Co., Boston; Mass., from Common Pleas Court to the United States district court at Dayton, has been authorized by Common Pleas Judge R. L. Gowdy, on application of the defendantT- The school board_Has 35,523.14 'tied up in the closed Com­ mercial and Savings Bank, Xenia, and seeks judgment for the amount on a surety bond of 310,000 pledged to cover the school funds on deposit at the time the bank closed. SUIT OVER LINE FENCE A dispute over a line fence brings , uw,icra,of a '100 acre in Sugarcreek Twp. seek an injunction against J. H. and Mary E. Wheelen, owners of an adjoining farm. The dis­ pute reached the Twp. Trustees and coinplaint is made that the Wheelens have begun erection of their portion of the fence on the old and incorrect line. Selma Home Coming Monday, Labor Day The program has been announced for the Selma Homecoming, Labor Day at Ogles Grove, one mile north of Selma on the Springfield and Sel­ ma pike. Dinner at Noon—Fish and Chicken. Soft Ball game at 1:30. Selma- vs. South Charleston. Contests and Games. Vocal Solo, Donald Calvert.. Music, Mrs. McDorman’s Orchestra. Address, Senator S. D. Fess at 4 P.' M. Music by Noah Wright. Supper at 5:00 P. M. Fish and Chicken, . ■ . Music, The Celestial Colored Quar­ tet. AddaMkuilMk, ilho' Hillstis. . " Solo, Eleanor Wildman.' Music, Colliflower Orchestra. Address, Attorney L. T. Marshall. Solo, Dr. E. C. Nehls. Music, Shinkle Orchestra. A special invitation is extended to all candidates of Clark and surround­ ing counties. JUDGMENT IN FULL W. S. Weimcr, Jarrtestown, has been given a judgment for $188 in full by a jury in Common Pleas Court in the suit against V. H. Moore and Carl Moore, Xenia, known ns Moore and Son, dairy firm. Weimer charged the violation of n contract for furnishing milk to the firm. The firm brought a counter suit demanding damages of $1,867.57, claiming the contract was recinded because Weimer was furnish­ ing milk of poorer quality aftd inferior grade than the contract specified. After an absence of more than two years the Ohio Pen - programs are back on the air via a Columbus Radio Station WAIU. The band, under the Director Willinm Starkloff, gave a program of marches and popular airs last Sunday evening. This organiza­ tion- can bo heard each Sunday even­ ing from eight to eight-thirty o’clock. Director of Public Welfare John Me Sweeney and Assistant Director Der- rell Jones are expected to appear on the program with Warden P. E. Thomas in the near future. MISS MARTHA McffEILL DIED SATURDAY NEAR BELL CENTER Miss Martha McNeill, 77, died at her home Saturday near Bell Center, O., following a short illness, The de­ ceased is survived by four sisters and two brothers: Misses Fannie and Margaret McNeill of Cedarville; Miss Mary, who is confined at her home with a broken limb; and Mrs. John Sesslar of Lancaster, O.; John, who resides in Colorado; and Stephen, Who resides near Belle Center. The deceas­ ed was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church* (O, S,). The funeral was held Tuesday. MAD RIVER CLOSED TO MfNNOW SEINING NOW Mad River, recently stocked with trout which spnwn in tlyf fall, will bo closed to minnow seining from Sep. 1 to about April i, necording to E. D. Stroup, Greene County Game protec­ tor. Seven or eight miicea of the rivet in Bath Twp. are shut to seining. For Sale Lumbard Plums P. M. Gillilan GETS RESTRAINING ORDER The State of Ohio, through Theo. H. Tangeman, state director of com­ merce, has brought suit against The International Corporation of Bogar- dus, Cox, Edwards, Greene and Spring er Heirs, with headquarters in Os­ born, O., asking an injunction to stop the sale of certain securities or mem­ berships, alleging fraud. The state claims that the firm was required to file certain data and information on August G, which has not been done. Judge Gowdy issued a temporary re­ straining order. It is said member­ ship fees were sold at $50 each and several hundred Greene countians are interested in getting rlcTTwhen the ancient estates of wealthy families in New York City are settled. T a x COLLECTION ON PERSONAL , PROPERTY IS DELAYED According to County Treasurer Harold Van Pelt, the last half o f the pcrsdnal. property taxes for 1982 will not be received until October 1, un­ der the classification law. The taxes were due August 1st but conditions unforeseen have made the collection necessary in October. New Bank Opened Merchants Win Ready for Business' Soft Ball Game FOUR POUND BASS LANDED BY WILLIAM MARSHALL William Marshall again takes the big prize at the reservoir when he angled in a four pound big mouth bass that set.the tongues to wagging and ithe mouths to watering upon sight of the big fellow,' “ Bill" seems to have what it takes to “ get ’em” at the big pond—fishermans skill and good luck. RESIDENCE PROPERTY DID NOT SELL SATURDAY The D. H, McFarland homestead on Cedar Street did not sell Saturday un­ der partition suit proceedings, there being no bids. The property was ap­ praised at $2,100 and would have to bring two-thuds, or $1,400. FORMER RESIDENT HERE John Townsley, 75, former resident of Cedarville returned this week with his son, John, for a Bhort visit with Mr. H. A. Townsley and Mrs. Dora Kerr, both first cousins. Mr. Towns­ ley has not visited Cedarville for 45 years until this week. He Whs a broth­ er of James E. Townsley, who resided in the Townsley property, south Main street, nea> the railroad. Mr. Towns- el finds many improvements about the village and the absence of most faces he once knew. Miss Ruth Burns entertained “at bridge” at hpr home last Saturday af­ ternoon, Miss Wilmah Spencer and friend, Miss Gladys Fish, of Columbus, are spending a few days along Lake Erie enjoying the refreshing breezes from the summer humidity. Mrs. Creighton Lyle, who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Creswell, for several weeks, left Wednesday for her home in Mar­ ianna, Ark. Mrs. B. H. Little entertained the members of the Rook Club, along With a a few friends, Tuesday even­ ing. Mrs. Sylvia Gearhizer of .Waldo is the guest of Mrs. C. E. Cooley this week. Miss Christine Smith is visiting Columbus this week with friends. In Mr.'and Mrs. Ed. Hamilton had for their guests several days last week, their daughter, Mrs. Hugh Thomas,1 and daughter, Ruth o f Indianapolis, Jnd. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Crawford of Cincinnati, and daughter, Miss Mary Crawford of Cedarville College, ac­ companied by Miss Rcgena Smith of Cedarville as their guest, are spend­ ing their vacation in Florida for two Weeks, Wanted-—To purchase timothy seed, red clover seed, mammoth clover seed. Call ns for prices. Dewine and Ham- man, Yellow Springs, O. Phone 159. The branch of the Farmers . and Traders Bank of Jamestown was’ opened here last Friday in the former Exchange Bank Building, the room be­ ing leased from the State Bank De­ partment for a period extending from August 15 to January 1, 1934 at a rental o f $500. . ■ ^ ■■ ■ s _ The State will continue to liquidate the Exchange Bank from the .same quarters in charge p t M, Smoke. The Farmers and Tiadfrs -bank is, being operated under'{fee direction o f R. W. Zimmerman as president and Ry J. Moorman, cashier, ^rith the assistance of Frank Shigley, Open House Saturday i ______ • , The Hugo Wagonseil Advertising Agency, one of Dayton’s foremost ad­ vertising concerns, celebrated its re­ moval into new and larger quarters with a Housewarming, Friday, Aug. 26, in the new offices at 18 ’ South Main Street, Dayton, O. More than 100 business friends of the agency joined the staff members in informal, festivities held in the new quarters. Displays of rdcqnt advertising mater­ ial prepared by the^gency, inspection af the offices, and light-refreshments Were the features of the afternoon. This agency how occupies the 8th floor of the modern office building-at 18 South Main street, which constitu­ tes almost double the • former space utilized for agency quarters. Both Mr. Wagenseil and his staff are well known to Miami Valley advertisers in both retail and national fields. The Wagenseil Agency Is our repre­ sentative in Dayton, by nature of our membership in tile Miami Valley Press Association. -, Cedarville has one •of the best soft ball tehms, composed of .colored girls, ; to be found in this section. The girls !challenged the merchants Wednesday .for a game and the merchants, won the honors by a score of .11 to 10. The same evening the. boy’s team met de­ feat when the Jamestown boys won by “a_ score of_5“to“2. . ~ James Bailey tossed a mean ball for the merchants with E. Neeld as catch-! er. Reva Milton pitched for the girls with Mai’jorie French behind the bat. The merchants line-up was as fol­ lows: Charles Bratton, first-base; An- cil Wright, 2nd; Harry Wright, 3rd; H. H. Brown, short stop: Frank Arm­ strong, short field, V. Rigio, right field Lewis Smith, center; M. C, Nagley, left field. Soothing lotion and linnment were much in demand the following morn­ ing among members of .the merchants team; according to reports. Some old joints were limbered up with soreness. The game had its spectacular features and thqgfrfids put up a good game of soft ball. Farmer Injured When Team Runs Away Jesse Cline, 49, farmer on the Carr farm, near Yellow Springs, suffered a possible fractured skull, had his left ear almost severed from his head and other injuries when he was thrown by team o^ run-nWay horses while work- ! ing in a corn field, Friday. The team was being driven by a 12 year old son and became freightened when the ton- fgue of the wagon broke. Cline Was j near by and attempted to check the ‘ team when he was thrown under one of the horses and trampled. The son was not thrown from the wagon and the team stopped when they approach­ ed a fence,. The thirty-ninth year of Cedarville College opens next Wednesday morn­ ing at .9:30 o'clock in the college chap­ el. The devotions will be led by Presi­ dent McChesney, The scripture les­ son will be read by Rev, Guthrie and prayer will be offered by the Rev. Mr, Fischer, Rector of the Heavenly Rest Episcopal church, Springfield, O. The devotional music will be in charge of Mrs. Margaret Jamieson Work, direc­ tress of the Department of Music of Cedarville College. The addresB of the day will be giv­ en by the Secretary of the Board' of Trustees, Rev. Wm. H, Tilford, D. D., minister to the First Presbyterian church, Xenia, 6 . Mrs. Tilford will render several vocal numbers. The largest Freshmen class for sev­ eral years has enrolled ip Cedarville College. The upper classes will have some additional members also. Young people are reasoning that in these times of change, - when they have scarcely any chance for work, it is best to 'go - to college and prepare themselves for the opportunities of the new day, which will eventually come. Then only the prepared men and women will be sought and no bet­ ter preparation can be had-than to get ready by attending college. ’ . It is infinitely better to borrow the money, if necessary, and put it into brain power for the coming years of opportunity than to lie around-home or some other place doing nothing and rusting out life. Registration days .are next Monday and Tuesday at 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. New and second hand books for the semester will be on sale at the college. Students should come prepared to pay for books, tuition,-laboratory fees in case a science course is taken, and- student activity fee. They should bring with them checks and be ready to pay about one hun­ dred dollars for the above mentioned items; Courses are offered in arts, science, education both for high school and elementary teachers, agriculture, the­ ology, music and ■suggested courses for those” preparing for the ministry of the gospel, dentistry, pharmacy, medicine, law, honae economics,, polit­ ical positions, and a business career. A splendid, opportunity-is-open in Cedarville College to all who wish to learn typing, short-hand, and book­ keeping. The college is fully prepar­ ed and authorized to train both, high school and elementary teachers. The young people of Cedarville And Greene county have unusual advantages at a minimum cost in Cedarville College. All are most cordially invited to be present Wednesday morning in the college chapel at 9:30 A. M. for the opening exercises. The new members of the faculty this year are Mrs. Margaret Jamieson Work, directress of the Department of Music and Prof. John W. Ault, head of the Departments of Physical Edu­ cation and Mathematics. Montgomery Co. Fair Every feature that will provide the ultimate in instruction and amuse­ ment has been provided for the thous­ ands who will attend the annual Mont­ gomery County Fair, to be held in Dayton, September 5 to 8 inclusive, dny and night. Diversity of products shown will make this a comprehensive exposition of Miami Valley agricul­ tural and civic advancement, all of which will be augmented by ample en­ tertainment. The speed program will bring for­ ward some of the fastest horses in the circuit, with harness races each afternoon and running races at night. The evening fair will be made attrac­ tive to a further extent by a company of 27 persons, headed by Jack Cham­ pion, who will stage a-gigantic pro­ gram of varied acrobatic turns. In addition there will be a horse show introducing some of the finest mounts in the middle west. Unusual events at the fair will in­ clude a horse and mule team pulling contest on ScptOmber 7. There will bo liberal displays in all the stock de­ partments and this year as a novelty there will be an exhibition of antiques iii Which the entire county is taking an interest. Farm displays by indi­ viduals and granges promisc,to be es­ pecially elaborate. Admission prices this year have been cut in half so that 25 cents will admit one to everything that is on dis­ play within the grounds. Advance in dications are that there will bo more than ever to see and a greater and more varied line of amusements than in any previous year. State Files Claims In Common Pleas The State Department of Banks by D. J. Schurr, special deputy superin­ tendent of banks, in charge of the ti quidation, has filed a claim amounting to $2,300.78, representing expenses in­ curred so far by the department in the iquidation of The Exchange Bank of this place. The application is assigned for a hearing September 17 in Common Pleas Court. The Exchange Bank was taken over by the state on May 4th. Rev. John Wilson and family of Fostoria, O., spent Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Spencer, Coach Marvin Borst and family have moved to Selma where Mr. Borst will be superintendent of the Pitchin Schools this year. COUNTY FLOAT HASPLACEIN OHIOFAIRPARADE Greene county boys and girls con­ stituting representatives o f the 4-H clubs have had a prominent part in the Ohio State Fair this week. Franklin Bootes, New Jasper, and Evelyn Kneisley, Osborn, were Greene county’s healtiest boy and girl, and competed for the state title and a trip to the International club congress at Chicago. A county judging team composed o f Charles Stiles of Bellbrook, Bud Wolf of Xenia and Walter Linton o f Paint- erville, judged Tuesday and Miss Hel­ en Newlin of Xenia, was a represen­ tative of the style show that day, . Cletus Jacobs, Miami twp., gave an individual demonstration Tuesday and Roy Linton of 'the Junior Dairymen's club gave a judging demonstration on Thursday;-- ■* - In the club cattle department the first prize Angus and Shorthorn dub steers at the county fair were exhib­ ited during the week. They were fed by Thomas Swindler and Roger Ear­ ner. In the fat cattle car lot contest A. E. Wildman, Bell Bros, and Harry Mel linger each had car loads. At the .sale Thursday the lots brought just about market price according to-reports. The fair in general is much larger than in farmer years. Every depart­ ment' for live stock was filled to ca­ pacity. The Wednesday crowd was placed at 120,009. - Greene County’s float which was in the parade Monday attracted much at­ tention and had favorable considera­ tion in the judging. The float repre­ sented a historical eyent of General Nathaniel Greene, for whom Greene county was named, delivering supplies to General George Washington at Val- ely forge. A small building at the rear of -the float with a hut as a camp for soldiers -and six boys portrayed the various characters. London Man Killed When H it by Pennsy JameB F. Martin, 60, London, waa^ killed Monday-evening at the Pennsyl­ vania crossing on the Columbus pike just west of South Charleston. The deceased was returning home from a business trip. Martin for several years was coun­ ty commissioner in Madison county and prominent in Republican politics. He was a wealthy farmer and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet Thomas Martin, widely known in D. A. R. circles in Ohio; a son and a daughter, besides his mother and sis­ ter. FARMER FILES BANKRUPTCY PETITION IN COURT TUESDAY Forrest Heironimous, farmer, locat­ ed near Jeffersonville, filed a -petition in bankruptcy this week. Liabilities at $12,187; assets,’ $447. I do finger-waving and. shampoo Work. Finger Wave, 25c. Your pat­ ronage is solicited. 1 Marguerite Barnhart, Xenia Ave. New Heat Record The mercury hit a new high record for the summer on Wednesday when 07 was registered that afternoon. The terrific heat has been the only subject of conversation for nearly a week. It has been eight weeks since we have had a soaking rain in this section and garden crops arc about at An end. As to the corn crop we get reports that the early planted corn will be up to standard ‘but the late corn will be cut short and poor quality in most sec­ tions. For Sale Lombard Plums. P. M. Gillilan For Sale: C Melody Saxophone. Henry Henderson, Selma, O. For Sale:- Farm Produce, Cream Eggs, Milk, 20c gallon. Bring contain­ ers, Dunkle Farm, Kyle Road. E, B. MILLS NOTICE TO SCHOOL PATRONS The Hoard of Education has set September 12th as the opening day for the Cedarville Puolic Schools. Pupils will be dismissed at noon. Regular school work will be­ gin on Tuesday, September 13th. There will be a meet­ ing of the Faculty in the afternoon at which time the ad­ ministrative policies for the school year will be outlined and discussed. The busses will run on th§ir regular routes in the ’ orning and return about 11;30, The opening chapel exercises for the high school will be held in the school auditorium beginning at 6:30. Rev. Dwight Guthrie, pastor o f the First Presbyterian Church, will be the principal speaker followed by greetings and remarks from the members of the Board of Education and Faculty. Parents and friends are cordially invited to be present. This year, as in the past, a “ book exchange” will be operated for the benefit of students who desire to sell or exchange, their old books for new or used ones. Every effort is being made to keep the text-book ex­ pense down to the minimum., No new books are being in­ troduced this year. It is suggested, if possible, that pu­ pils make their own exchange of books instead of leaving them at the Book Room, however* we shall be glad to take care o f all books that come in. Space will not permit the printing of the text-book price list, however, on Monday each pupil will be given a printed list of the books needed with the price o f each. Parents are requested to look this list over carefully and decide whether or not new books are wanted, Also, parents are urged to either send the money or come in with their children on Tuesday to take care of the, purchase of books. (Please do not send money with small children,) „ No books will be sold on Monday, however, the Book Room will be open all day on Tuesday (Sept. 18th) and as long as necessary during the remainder o f the week. All sales strictly cash. BOARD OFEDUCATION, By H« D*Furst, Superintendent '