The Cedarville Herald, Volume 56, Numbers 1-26

* 4* The new things are advertised by merchants first. Advertisements keep you abreast of the times. Head them! 'Cedarville Advertising is news, as much as the headlines on the front page. Often it is of more significance to yon, FIFTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 11. CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17,1933 PRICE, $1.50 A YEAR Snypp Asks Another Judge Hear His Case A motion asking that Common Pleas Judge R, L. Gowdy decline the right to sit in the case of Prank Snypp, Osborn, indicted by the Grand Jury on four counts fo r violation of the Ohio Securities Act, has been filed in Common Pleas Court bjr D, W. and A. S, Iddings, Dayton, defense counsel. The motion declares the judge had expressed a prejudice in the case and asked, tha t another judge be assigned by the chief justice. The motion was supported by an affidavit of prejudice citing three causes. The first charged that during a court hearing on a suit for appointment of a receiver for the International cor­ poration of Harper-Mercet* heirs, the Judge insisted on more proof of the The second cause says that many Greene countians have some interest in the case either as heirs or certifi­ cate holders and that the judge would be subjected to many interviews and arguments in his official capacity whereas an outside judge would be in a better position to hear the case, without being thus subjected. The third cause says the court dis­ criminated in fixing bond for Snypp a t $5,000, whereas he is a Greene Co. resident and was only indicted for violation of the securities act while the same bdnd was fixed for McClain Qatterlin, Brazil, Ind., a non-resident who was indicted for the securities act violation and also for embezzle­ ment of $15,000. j •Frank L. Johnson, counsel for Cat-1 If the TruthWere Told existance of an estate although it is claimed a proper showing had been | terlin, also filed a request that should made to entitle the (appointment of a J an outside judge be assigned in the receiver. The clause says that the Snypp case, that the same jurist be fact the court indicated a disbelief in assigned for the Catterlin case. The the estate would prejudice him in the arguments will he presented before coming trial [Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt. BIBLE CLASSES HOLD DINNER MEET TUESDAY EVENING Tuesday evening, February 14 the Berean Bible Glass taught by Judge S. C. Wright and the Mizpah Bible class taught by Dr. W. R. McChesney, met in the basement of the F irst Pres­ byterian church for their annual meet­ ing and banquet. There were seventy- five present, including the members of the classes and their guests. The ban­ quet committee was Mrs. W. R. Me Chesney, Mrs. Clara Morton, Mrs. An­ na Wilson, Mrs. Effie Lackey and Mrs. John McCorkell. A delicous repast was served. Prof. Work of the Depart­ ment of Music, Cedarville College, wdb incharge of the musical program. A number of old songs were sung by the classes and the Boy’s Quartette of Cedarville College, gave four numbers. We, the members of the classes ap­ preciate Prof. Work and these yong men very much for this service. Judge Wright presided, at\d’ intro­ duced Rev. D. R. Guthrie, who*,made. some timely remarks and some an­ nouncements, Dr. W. R. McChesney was introduced and af^er a brief talk, he introduced Dr. B. R. McClellan of Xenia, who gave a very fine address, using as his subject, “The Enemy Within,” D r.' McClellan spoke very forciably ofJ:he work the association of the “Four A’s” are doing among our young people, especially in our colleges and universities, and said “it!*,........................................... « .......... is time for the Christian people to a- . , 1 „ r , r . .L ■ J - • J ... Bible Characters Study Continued waken.” Dr. Guthrie dismissed us with . . . i. - - __ The study of Bible characters was JTS WTO SUCHA PEAUTlfUL TGEB \ HATE TO COT IT DCWN / 'Assassin Attemps Life -of Franklin D. Roosevelt Stand by—“ I have the most important news story since the ■kidnapping of the Lindburg baby” said a Philadelphia radio | news reporter about 11 o’clock, Wednesday night. And then he broadcast the story of the attempted assassination of Pres­ ident-elect FranHlin D. Roosevelt a t Miami, Florida. While the president-elect escaped injury Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago with Mrs. Joseph Hill,, Miss Margaret Cruise, William Sinnott, and Russell Caldwell were injured. The assassin was Giuseppi Zangara, who fired the shots and was soon landed in jail. He had a mania for killing not only presidents but kings,, having, served a term in Italy for the attempted assassination of King Emanuel. By the quick action of Mrs. W, F. Cross, who was standing near, she grabbled with the assailant's arm upon seeing his revolver and this no doubt saved the life of Mr. Roosevelt, V The Roosevelt party was being tendered a public reception in a city park in the presence of 10,000 people. Mrs. Hill and Mayor Cermak are reported in £ critical condition. S . (CSpjrifht. W.N. U.) SCHOOL NEWS the benediction. JUDGE S. C. WRIGHT BEFORE WILBERFIRCE STUDENTS Judge S. C. Wright gave an address before the students of Wilberforce University, ^Thursday during the chap­ el hduf jiplt one Of the important top ics of ttie day. , ’M r/ty . H. Barber has been confined to his home owing to illness. SENATE WETS WIN ON AMENDMENT VOTE— The United States Senate on Thursday by a vote of 63 to 23 voted to repeal the 18th Amendment. If accepted by the House the Amendment goes to the several states for ratification, two- thirds o: which must ratify the change within seven years. The drys were out-voted by a much larger vote than expected. The states must accept or rejuct amendment by constitutional con­ ventions elected by the people and not by state legislatures. The wets won their point on this issue.- OHIO HOUSE WILL RECONSIDER BEER BILL— < The Ohio House of Representatives on Tuesday defeated the Crystal resolution pr< /iding for a referendum on prohibi­ tion by a vote of 68-62. Representative McChesney .voted a- gainst a referendum with the drys. The bill was revived Thurs­ day by a vote of 64 to 57 to reconsider. THREE CIVIL WAR VETERANS ATTEND DINNER— The failing ranks of Civil War veterans in the county were represented by three men a t the annual Lincoln Day dinner given in their honor today by the Xenia Women’s Relief Corps. This was the smallest number th a t has ever gathered a t the an­ nual celebration. In the group were Col. I. T. Cummins, James­ town, and John Smith and William Scott, Xenia. Rev. R. A. Simester, pastor of Trinity Church, Xenia, was the speaker. Mr. Cummins spoke for the veterans. CHAMBLISS SUFFERS BROKEN RIBS TUESDAY— Jesse Chambliss, Xenia, suffered three broken ribs on the left side, a sprained left shoulder and bruises on the leg, side and back when he was attacked by a bull a t the Xenia stock- yards of the Greene County Livestock Shipping association. GEORGE W. WEIMER DIED IN DAYTON, FRIDAY-— George William Weimer, 99, former resident of Jamestown died at his home in Dayton, Friday night, following an illness of several months from a complication of diseases. For a num­ ber of years he was treasurer1of the William Focke and Sons backing Company, being a salesman for the concern previously. He was well known in this comjnunity; The funeral was held Tuesday with buriaHn-Silvercreek Township. NOOKS BOYS ARE PAROLE VIOLATORS— Paroles of Robert, Noble and John Kenneth Nooks, colored, residents of Xenia, who have previously served time in the pen, and have figured in several chicken thefts, have had their pa­ roles terminated by Judge Gowdy and the three returned to the state prison. Their last arrest was by Fayette County author­ ities assisted by Sheriff Baughn. EX-POSTMASTER IN XENIA DIED IN NEW MEXICO— Thomas Brown, 80, who was postmaster in Xenia more’ than fifty years ago and one time interested in the newspaper publishing business in tha t city, died last Wednesday a t his daughter’s home in Austin, New Mexico. He was born on a farm near Jamestown. GOVERNMENT BARBERSHOP NEEDS MORE FUNDS— President Hoover has sent in a supplemental budget for $18,000 to cover a shortage in the Senate restaurant fund. The Senate barbershop needs $8,000. A similar situation exists m the House. Mineral water cost $8,000. The year previous the deficit in the Senate restaurant was $64,000. GREENE COUNTY FAIR MAY LEAVE CIRCUIT— The Greene County Fair-Board will decide a t a meeting on Saturday, February 2Gth whether it will withdraw from the Southwestern Ohio Shortship Fair Circuit as a mi -ter of econ­ omy. The fa ir has been connected with the circuit fo r many years. It is possible other boards may withdraw also. continued by Rev. Jamieson, who dis­ cussed the character of Jonathan, im­ pressing upon the minds of the stu­ dent body the qualities of a true friend. The devotionals included Scripture read by Miss Rife, prayer by Rev. Jamieson, and a duet sung by Ollie Mae Parkinson and Dorothy Ander­ son, accompanied by Ruth Kimble. Two of the seniors, Ruth Kimble and Frances Hutchison, who went to Coluifibus to hear John Masefield, the poet-laureate of England, gave re ­ ports of his talk. Geneva Clemens andVirginia Towns- iey told us about the trip the Home Economics class made to Dayton. Talking Picture, Saturday ■Don’t forget that the worthwhile will be shown in the local opera'house, ,11-talking picture “Abraham Lin Saturday night. A comedy will be a special feature. Admission, ten cents. This picture is sponsored by the High School. C. H. S. Teams Go to SpVing Valley Contrary to previous announce- the Cedarville-Spring Valley games will foe played a t Spring Valley in­ stead of here, Friday evening, Feb. 17 This contest will be the last of the pre-tournament games for the C. H. S. lads. Class Visits Factories The members of the Freshman Home Economics class visited many inter­ esting factories in Dayton, last Tues­ day. Students Hear Poet Misses Ruth Kimble and Frances Hutchison, members of the English Literature class, heard the present poet-laureate of England, John Mase­ field, speak in the Ohio State Univer­ sity chapel, Friday evening. School Closed Friday Due to extreme weather conditions, school was closed last Friday. The school session will be held a week longer in the spring in order to make up the days lost due to the cold. County Tournament, Feb. 24-25 The Greene County Tournament will be played in the * Central High Gymnasium, Xenia, February 24*25. Boys’ teams, from the Bellbrook, Spring Valley, Bryan; Jefferson, Sil- vercreek, Ross, Beavercreek, and Cedarville high schools, will compete for the honor of representing this county in the sectional tournament. The first "round will* get under way, Friday afternoon a t two o’clock. The local schools will remain in session all day,'Friday, February 24; however, all students who have their parent’s consent may attend the af­ ternoon session of the tournament. Drawing for places in the tourna­ ment play will be made, Monday aft temoon, a t the county superintend­ ent’s office. The admission rates have been set as follows: single session 25c (finals-35c); season tickets, 75c; se&' son reserved seats, $1.50. Bath Defeated^ When the C. H. S. teams Osborn, Saturday night, ti White quintet defeated the basketeers 26-21. In the ^leliminai'y game, the local sextet wa | p defeated by the Bath girls 16-11. •< 'layed at Bed and ath.High PUBLIC HONOR ROLL Senior—Dorothy Anderson, Marga­ ret Brightmnn, Eugene Chary, Mary Helen Creswcll, Herbert Fields, Julia French, Frances Hutchison, Both Kim­ ble, Margaret Little, Mary-Margaret MacMillan, Harriett Ritenbuiy Gale Ross, Joseph Waddle. i ' Juniors—James Anderson, Rachel Creswell, Janice Dunevaiit, Marian Ferryman, Christina Jones, Wendell Murphey, Eloise Randall* Jj£dn& Sipe, Bova Smith* < -w- Sophomore—^Martha Bryant* Mary Coulter, Elinor Hughes, Cletis Jacobs, Frances Kimble, Justin Hartman. 9th Grade—Maxine Carroll, Geneva Clemans, Harold Benedict, Daniel Dennehy, Jean Dunevant, Pauline .Ferguson, Dwight Hutchison, Feme Rose, Evelyn Sparrow, Charles Whit­ tington. , ■■ , 8th Grade— Elizabeth Anderson, .Marie Collins, Opal Foster, Louise Jacobs, Doris Ramsey, Virginia Swancy, Mnry Jean Townsley, Char­ lotte Turner, Frances Williamson. 7th Grade-Imagene Everhart, Cath­ erine Fergusdn, Donald Fields, Doro­ thy. Galloway, Neil Rartman, Martha Jane Mnrtindale, Mary Alice Whit­ tington. 6th Grade—Helen Andrew, Dorotha Bobbit, Ruth Copeland, Marcella Mar- indale, Beatrice O’Bryant, Bertha Powers, Maude Turner, Harold Cool­ ey, Howard Hanna, Leland Mitchell. 5th-Grade—Vera Mae Fields, Mar­ jorie Mae Vest, Kathleen Elgin, Wil­ liam Ferguson, Helen Mitchell, Joseph Baker, Frances DeHaven, Eleanor Lut trail, Bob Murphey, Bernice Frame, Frances Patton, Paul Dobbins, Ghas. Allen. 4th Graded—Alice Hanna, Almeda Harper, Wayne Corry, Wilma Jean Ferguson, Martha Kreitzer, Bob Nance Jack Huffman, Wanda Hughes, Junior Judy, Louise Miller, Keith Wright, Carl Watkins. , 3rd Grade—Jean Wright, Mnrceil Detty, Mary McCampbell, Doris Towns ley, Margaret Stormont, Flora Gres- well, Doris Jean Conley, Susanne El­ gin, William Stormont, Eugene S.tan- forth, George Martindale. Second Grade—Joyce Clemans, Bet­ ty Jane Cotton, Nprma Dean, Janet Jones, Martha Kennon, Betty Nance, Ruth Ramsey, Elaine Sharp, Claire Stormont, Velma Vest, Max Evans, Philip Tindall, Paul Watkins, Paul Whittington,, Donald Williamson, Keith Wisecup, Richard Wrif, t. First Grade—Martha Jane Creswell, Jane Ellen Gillilan, Betty Sharp, Phyl­ lis Shinkle, Doris Vest, Richard Bu­ chanan, Richard Conley, William Fer­ guson, Floyd Harper, Levon Kingrey. Locals Swamp Rosa High The Red and White teams had an easy victory over the Ross Township teams, Monday night, on the local floor. The Cedarville Lassies won over the Ross sextet 15-4. while the local boys clowned the Boss quintet 45 * 20 . BOY SCOUT NEWS The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 08 met a t headquarters Tuesday ' night. They had patrol meetings and played a series of games. Some business was brought to the boys by their leader. They aro to collect papers on Saturday morning, February 18th, Please have your papers ready. PUBLIC SALE DATES Feb. 1?—Everett A. Tippy. Feb. 20—E. E. Draper. Feb, 23—John Stewart & Son. Feb, 24—Ferndale Sow Sale. COLLEGE NEWS The Rev. Mr, Falkenberg of Colum­ bus will speak in the Presbyterian church, Sabbath, evening, March 19. This will be a united service, of all the churches.. Rev. Falkenberg will talk on the subject of “Communism”. This’is a wonderful lecture. It reveals the purposes, projects, and progress of Communism. Keep the date in mind and hear the lecture. Rev. Falk­ enberg is at the head of the Pocket Testament League. It is under his supervision the hour is given * at WAIU to the girls’ quartette of Ce­ darville College to broadcast every third Saturday morning,. ? The Girls’ Quartette of Cedarville Colley will broadcast over WAIU to- mbirnin® it,, ^ o ’clock. Keep the hour in mind and lis­ ten in tomorrow, morning. thoroughly eligible young bachelor prince comes back to the town of his mother’s girlhood to he quietly auc­ tioned off to replenish his failing treasury. This three-act comedy by Watkins E. Wright, has met with much success a t performances else­ where; yet; though well-tested, it is a new play with a plot that is different. Among the members of the cast are Doris Hartman, Lois Cultice, Nina Stevenson, . Ruth West, Jane West, Margaret Berk, Wilda Auld, Edward Tedrick, Robert Ross, Franklin Tru- bee, John Mills and Homer Murray. The play will be given Tuesday even­ ing, March 7. Little President of Seim alnstitute Edgar Little was elected president of the Selma Farmers’ Institute which closed a two-day* session Saturday af­ ternoon. Howard Smith was elected vice president; Mrs. George Clark, secretary; Mrs. W. W. Wildman, cor­ respondent; Roger Wildman and Mrs. Allen Cross, members of the execu­ tive committee. Dean C. W. Steele is preparing his Debate Team to journey to Manches­ ter, Ind., Friday, February' 24 to de­ pute with conference teams in a de­ note tournament there. The team is composed of Joseph Free, Walter Kil­ patrick, Franklin Trubee, and Clyde Hutchison. We hope the team will {‘are as well as it did last year. FORECLOSURE SUIT The Cedarville Building and Loan Association has brought foreclosure proceedings against Reid end M am M. Pringle'ohf'n'$&,fi4d.l'lr mortgage* I. J. Fulton, state banking superin­ tendent, in charge of the First State Bank, South Charleston, is also named a defendent along with, the Central Trust Co., Cincinnati. ' H. D. Smith, attorney for the plaintiff. FORECLOSURE SALE The Peoples Bldg, and Savings Co. Xenia, has secured an order of sale of the George Martindale farm of about 160 acres in three tracts. The farm is appraised at $90 an acre and the sale is ^Saturday, March 18. WILL STAND TRIAL Cedarville College Summer School ivill open June 12 and close July 21. ,’rof. Hostetler will be Director of the .summer School. Most, if not all, of the faculty, who taught in the sum­ mer school last summer will, be with Charles Gwham was placed .under die summer schanUhis commg ses- arrest by a Clark county dcpUty sher. smn The summer Ibhool is open to ! iff Tuesday according. to Springfield .ill who wish to tra-mlfor elementary!papers. His auto had left th'e road teaching, all who wish, to train for high school teaching, all high school students who wish to make up any work, all high school students who wish to take advance work or’sub­ jects not offered in high school cur­ ricula or wish to reach ahead for col­ lege courses, all who wish to prepare for technical courses, or college cour­ ses, all college students who wish to make up back work or advance their college work. and damaged a fence, followed by an (argument with the owner, who called the Sheriff’s office. He was charged With driving while intoxicated accord­ ing to Springfield reports and an un­ loaded revolver was found in his car. ile plead not guilty and will stand trial. Application for courses of study should be sent in together with your name and address as soon ns possible to Cedarville College. The attendance, last summer was larger than was ex­ pected; From inquiries and applica­ tions which have already come in, the attendance this summer will be much larger than that of last Summer. The expenses are low. Tuition is only $20 for the six weeks’ session. Boarding will run about $20 or $25. Rooms will run around $9 to $12 for the six weeks Books will come to $4 or $5. The to­ tal expenses will run from $45 to $60. The Girls’ Glee Club sang a t t he International Meet a t Wilberforce University, Saturday night. Several churches have spoken for their ser­ vices through the semester. The Boys’ Basketball Team played Defiance there last Friday night. The score was 25 to 24 in Cedarville’s fav­ or. The game played with Findlay here Saturday night was lost by a score of 2(1 to 18. CINCINNATI FIRM SUES Judgment for $854.33 for merchan­ dise sold, is sought by Fairbanks and Morse, Cincinnati, against Albert E. Boone, in a suit on file in Common Pleas Court. Cross and Miller are the plaintiff's attorneys. MOTION FOR REVIEW A motion to review the $20,000 damage suit of Walter Koogler a* gainst trustees of Mad River I, O. O. F. Lodge, Osborn, has been filed in the Ohio Supreme Court. Koogler, a member of the lodge, claimed he was injured when an iron fire escape a t­ tached to the lodge building fell and struck him on the head. The defense Avon in common pleas court when the court ruled that the lodge could not be sued by a member,. This opinion was reversed in the second district court of appeals ahd the lodge then filed the motion for review in the su­ preme court. The male quartette, namely Messrs. Free, Hutchison, Garlough and Irons, furnished music at the annual meeting and dinner of the Bevean-Mizpah Bible classes of the Presbyterian Sab­ bath School last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Work was the accompanist. Royalty comes to Cedarville. In the junior Class play, “Pinevillc Meets the Prince.” A handsom* and WILL INTERPRETATION Interpretation of the *will of Joseph Garrard, deceased, is asked in a suit filed by Marcus Shoup, attorney and administrator, and Lillicth M. Garrard against Attorney J. A, Finney,' as ad- ntinistrator of the estate of Amanda Garrard, widow of Joseph Garrard, Whether certain personal property bequeathed by Garrayd to his widow during her lifetime, now becomes the property of Llllieth Garrard, by rea son of the deaths of Garrard’s widow* daughter and is’ the question in­ volved in the suit, Ohio Educators Attend Wilberforce Meet Saturday Last The Ohio Inter-ifational Institute attracted more than 400 persons, in­ cluding college professors and stu­ dents, and students of inter-nation and race questions, to Wilberforce University Saturday for its third an­ nual Lincoln Day gathering. Prof. C. H. Johnson, . Wilberforce, originated the idea of the internation­ al institute. Dr. Jerome Davis, Yale University, was the leading speaker: He spoke on “The Meaning of Russia to the Western World.” His talk was based on observations and investigation on his many trips to that country. Bishop Paul Jones, Antioch, presid­ ed at the regular sessions. Two round table forums wore held, one for stu­ dents and one lor ministers and pro­ fessors, John S. Moore, Dayton, re­ gional director of the League of Na­ tions Association, participated in the forum discussions on "World Citizen­ ship and - International Relations.” Others taking part were MisS Eliz­ abeth Nutting, Dayton; Rev. Hershel Folger, Wilmington; Dr. 1,1T. Howard JBonebrake Seminary, Dayton; Dr. O. yJ,. Brawn,’ University of Cincinnati; Dr. A. E. Wicekdep, Miami Universi- 1^r;‘ E ro t-A . J .” Hostetler^ Cfedaryllle College; Dr, E. D, Detwiler, Denison University; Dr. W, H. Tilford, Xenia; Prof. M. H. Chatterje, Antioch;. Profs. W. H. A. Booker, H. Summers, W. C; Warrick, H. P. Gregg, G. F. David, and Bishop, R. C. Ranson}, Wilbev- force.t * Dr, Edmund Soper, Ohio Wesleyan University, opened the meeting and President R. R, Wright, Wilberforce, welcomed the visitors; Numerous Ohio colleges were represented at!the meeting. 1» Officers Chosen For Building and Loan The annual election .of officers for The Cedarville Building and Loan As­ sociation was held Monday evening and resulted in the re-election of the former officers; W. A. Spencer, pres­ ident; Karlh Bull, vice president; I. C.- Davis, secretary. The new members of the board are Prof. C. W, Steele and Ralph Wolford. W. H. Barber was re-elected a director: O. S. &S. O. Home Is Inspected by Com. Ten represet)tatives of the House Finance Committee in company with Representative W. R. McChesney vis­ ited tho O. S. & S. O. Home Saturday for an inspection of the institution. The budget calls for about $1,500,000 for two years. Supt. H. L. Hayes and members of the board of-trustces en­ tertained the delegation a t lunch. In the delegation were representatives, Eliza Limes, chairman; J. W. Heading ton, T. W. Jones, Otis Johnson, R» J. Ingersoll, Mrs. Grace Ford, Mrs. Della M. Slagle, O. E. Brenneman and Robt. Polen. NEIGHBORS SAVE FARM HOME BY BUCKET BRIGADE Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Shepherd Sugarcreek Twp., arrived home in the nick of time Saturday to save their home from destruction by fire. When they entered the house they found it filled with smoke and fire making headway in the kitchen. Despite the fumes Mr. Shepherd reached the tele­ phone and had the operator summon neighbors. Fifteen responded and the fire was extinguished with water from the spring on the farm. The work of protecting the home was a real task owing to the zero weather. The damage was mostly on the in­ side due to smoke and heat that dam­ aged woodwork and all furniture. The first installment of the person­ al property tax started Wednesday. Representatives of the County Auditor will be a t the mayor’s office Feb, 23 and 24 to make returns fo r taxftydnt, / i l . \