The Cedarville Herald, Volume 56, Numbers 1-26

- A i The new things ate advertised by merchants first. Advertisements keep you abreast o f the time*. Bead them! She Advertising is lews, as roucn as the headlines on the front page. Often it is of more significance to you. FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR NO. 2. S 3 SBS z&m CEDARVILLE, OHIO, PR lHA t DECEMBER 16,1932, PRIOR $1.50 A YEAR NEWSLETTER FROMSTATE DEPARTMENTS COLUMBUS— In 1030 the United States Bureau of the Census showed - the population of Ohio to be 0,647,697, and the average of the last three dec. ades indicates that Ohio's population is increasing at the rate of 1,69 per cent per year. Using this factor the population* of this state would [appear to be 6,673,197 persons. Of tfti£ num­ ber about 159,757 are aliens,' which gives Ohio 97.7 per cent o f citizens, Records in Secretary o f State, Clar­ ence J. Brown's statistical division show that 2,644,079 persons voted in the late November election; and as a- bout 67 per cent o f the population have passed their twenty-first birth­ day, it appears that nearly 59 per cent Of those_eligible to vote actually did so. » * The Ninetieth General Assembly of Ohio will convene in the Capital City tw‘o weeks from next Monday, Janu­ ary 2nd. There will be 32 senators in the Upper House, 16. Democrats and 16 Republicans. O f this number 16 are attorneys,, two are bankers, two merchants, two realtors and only one farmer. The members can have the services of a physician for one has been elected to the upper branch. ^ lAWHWjlMHIHiRWRWIMRIWWAWMIlllltytilMAdtiAWWiHlH j SCHOOL NEWS .MMMIUHHHIHUHIIHMUimimillUMmMHMMIIMHUIHUIlf School Busses Halted | Due to ice-covered roads, Monday and Tuesday, the school busses were] unable to make the usual runs. Be-i eaute of the hazardous condition of the roads, the Board o f Education thought it advisable to close the schools. Monday was utilized by the teachers for the grading "of "mental, tests" which had recently been taken jy pupils of all grades. K Somebody Is Coming Service Appreciated We wish to express our apprecia­ tion for the splendid service rendered j by the local telephone operators who' so kindly notified patrons of the dos­ ing of the schools, Monday and Tues­ day. Important Announcement ! (a) What's going to be nt the Op-j era House Wednesday evening,' Dec. [ 21 ? . j <b) "The Red-Headed Stepchild."] of course. Sale of Christmas Seals The pupils o f the fifth and sixth grades will conduct the annual Christ­ mas Health Seal sale in the local com-, munity. Buy .these health seals and aid in the tight against tuberculosis. •Whoopee • We. shall expect you at the Opera House next Wednesday evening to There as also a retired railroad con- meet the Rusaell famiJy. 0 h, and ductor, accountant, teacher, adverbs- U Richard Drug store Monday at S l l O W a n d i C e B l a n k e t mg manager, educational administra- 12:15 to obtain # good seaL ' tor, president of a printing company, and insurance man and a claim agent This Section o f State There will be 135 members in the House of Representatives or lower branch, 85 o f whom are Democrats and 51 Republicans. Numerous pro­ fessions and vocations are represented there being 55 attorneys, 26 farmers, five retired, four : bankers, four pub­ lishers and editors; if spiritual ad­ vice is needed, three ministers may be called upon and the same number of merchants can beafound on the roll, as well as three home managers, three home, managers, three oil men, three salesmen, a justice o f the peace ' an author, college president, broker, president of a laundry company, mo­ tion picture operator, Wholesaler, de­ partment manager, •building and trades council, commercial artist, ab­ stractor of titles, magistrate, retired railroader, road contractor, dairy .field representative, life insurance, manu­ facturer, locomotive engineer, and a railray motorman. There is also a fraternal organizer, a welfare direc­ tor, a coal miner, an accountenant,, contractor, publicity man and mana­ ger of a packing company, truly a di­ versified list of occupations. A total of 11,190 claims for fatal and non-fatal injuries and occupation­ al diseases was filed with the Indus­ trial Commission in the month of Oc­ tober, 350 less than the previous month and 4,182 less, than in October 1931. - There were 96 fatalities, 28 more than the month before and 29 more than in October 1931. These oc- cured in 44 counties. Eight counties reported clear records for the first ten months of the year. There were 893 accidents with 18 fatalities due to mo­ tor vehicles. « State Director of Highways, O. W. Merrell, announces a tentative list of projects for letting on Friday, Decem­ ber 23rd., totaling 22,560 miles, the engineer’s estimate for same being $1,001,540.66 and all of which are e- mergency federal aid projects. Includ­ ed is 3.374 miles of concrete on -the Dayton-Springfiefd highway estimat­ ed at 8202,492.11, and 5,730 miles, on the Fostoria-Millbury road in Seneca and Wood counties, the estimate for which is 8142,810.52. Much o f the road and bridge work will be done during the winter months, the weath­ er being permissible, Grades Prepare Cantata • I - . - • Under the direction o f Mrs. Foster,! This sect,on wa3» blanketed Sunday the boys and girls o f the sixth and •and Monday with a coat o f ice and seventh grades are preparing ai ®now that made traveling by motor or Christmas cafrtata. The program will! walking a hazzard. Scores o f auto- be presented Thursday evening, De-!mobiles were ditched Sunday niSbt by cember 22, in the school auditorium. Ithaice and Monday roads were all but There will be no admission charge. Ibl°ched. to traffic. The State Highway Department en- Why not plan to enjoy the evening with these young people? Boys Meet Fairmont Coach Orr’s squad -will journey to Fairmont Friday evening, Dec. 13, to battle "Pop" Warner’s quintet. Both the Boys' land Girls* teams will go. to Xenia, Saturday .night, Dec. 17, to m*#t*tto» bays and girls o f thb O. S. & S, O. Home. ' Dramatics Class - "Maw"-—I mean Mother—insists that the "public" come to the opera house next Wednesday night and see how she "and her "ted-headed step­ child". enjoy each other. Admission 10 and 20cl ■■>■■■ Basketball Season Opens Last week-end marked the opening of this basketball season for the Red and White teams. Friday night the boys were defeated fry Springfield's quintet, 38 to 14, In. the local gymnasium, Saturday night, C, H. S. won three easy vic­ tories. In the first preliminary, the reserves defeated th Boy ScoutB, 24-1; in the second preliminary, the local sextet won ’ from the O. S. & S.' O. Home girls, .21-2, In the main con­ test, Powell, coached by Ruffner, for­ mer coach here, started well, but soon weakened before the Red and White offense. Honor Roll Since there Was no school Monday and Tuesday of this week, the honor roll, which should be published in this week’s edition, will appear next week. Wanted—Raw Furs. Highest Prices Paid, Bennie Sparrow, Elm Street, Cedarville, Ohio. Bellbrook vs. C. H. S„ Dec. 23. Cedarvilte’a first contest in the Greene County basketball league Will be December 23, when the Bellbrook boys and girls play in the local gym­ nasium. This is one o f seven league games which will be played during the season, LOST—Wrist watch. White gold, octagon shape, Swiss movement with silver band, between Richard’s Drug Store and Cash Gordon's residence. If found please return to Betty Walker, i Phone 148. Ohio State Grange Meet In Springfield The Ohio State Grange has been in session in Springfield this Week and problems relating to the farm and the organization Were under discussion, - Harry A. Caton, national secretary of the Grange, was one o f the leading speakers, substituting for L. J. Taber, national master, who was detained in Washington, Tho depression, Caton said, has brot to business, finance and industry, a greater realization "that there can be •fro general prosperity until there is a return o f prosperity of agriculture,’ He said the fundamental causes o f poof business as they affect farmers, arc "the general aftermath of the World War, faulty distribution caused by too wide a spread between tho con­ sumer and producer, high cost of gov­ ernment, unsound measures o f values, heavy costs o f transportation o f farm products, and the faulty land expan­ sion policy of the federal govern­ ment." . "unsound deavored to keep, the main roads open Monday but it was a difficult task. The sharp curves and hills were sand­ ed which removed some danger. The snowfall was estimated at about 3 in­ ches, the heaviest in two years. The mercury by Wednesday morning had dropped to aero; The condition o f the roads caused a two.day vacation for schoola as it was not safe, for tho school buses-to make the trip. Other schools closed were Clifton, Ross Twp., Jefferson Twp. Spring Valley and Caesarcreek Twp. School was resumed Wednesday morning. Many of the college Btudents that drive from their homes in neigh­ boring towns had difficulty in reach­ ing the college Monday morning. So far as known no serious accidents have happened here, though many persons had their experience in falls. A num­ ber of tourists were compelled to re­ main here . Sunday night rather than continue their journey at the risk of going into the ditch. NATION SHOW COMES HERE SATURDAY NIGHT—ONE SHOW Jack and Peggy Nation are coming back to .Cedarville again with their musical comedy and a new cast includ­ ing new wardrobe, scenery and brand new blackface bill, entitled "A Music Studio." They faring with them one of the best girl dancers in the busi­ ness.- This show has good reputation where ever it plays and comes well recommended. Opera house Saturday night, Dec. 17. BOY SCOUT NEWS Owing to the inclemency o f the weather the boys did not malce the rounds to gather up newspapers last Saturday but we hope that you will not be inconvenienced in any way by this delay. If the papers are in your way and you wish them to he removed before the weather allows the troop to come to get them, tell any of the members of the troop and the papers will be taken out o f your way. TROOP COMMITTE MEETING =* The December meeting of the troop committee was held at scout-headquttr ters last Tuesday night. At this meeting the expenses o f the troop and the program for various hikes were discussed. Those present were Supt. Furst, chairman; Dr, Leo Anderson and Rev. H. C. Hutchison. Dr. Harold Ray, fourth member of the committee was not able to attend the meeting because of: other engagements, At this meeting it was decided that Supt, Furst would assume the duties of the "Good Turn Man", who is. to see that all public services desired will be rendered by the scouts. In addition to his job as treasurer, Dr. Anderson is to be the “Hile Man", whose duty it is to arrange hikes to interesting manufacturing concerns, As an illustration of measures of values," Caton said far­ mers had incurred debts while wheat]Rev. Hutchison was appointed "Tie-up was selling at 81.60 a bushel, but have Man", whose duty It is to see that to pay the debts with wheat approx- the parents have the right view of imately a third that price. He tecom- what is going on in the troop and sea mended a broadened field of taxation,1 that they are satisfied with the pro- general stabilization o f the currency gross the boys are making in their system, revision of the land policy and tests. Dr, Harold Ray was selected elevation of agriculture to equality as tho medical examiner who is to with business, industry and finance, -give the boys their tests in fifat aid, WIFE WANT? DIVORCE Divorce from Hick Hoppes because he has failed to provide,is grounds on which Maud Hoppes, asks divorce in Common Pleas .Court. She also wants to be restored to her maiden name. They were married January 7, 1928 and1have no children. Tw o Local Boys In Dayton Hospital John Richards was taken suddenly ill Sunday night with acute appendi­ citis and taken by Dr, Ray to the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton where he underwent an operation. He is improving as best as could be ex­ pected according to late reports. Jbseph Finney is a patient in the same hospital where he underwent an operation for bowel trouble. All re­ ports are favorable for hjs recovery. Dr. Kent Findlay,, formerly of Xenia, FORECLOSURE SWT , / . Suit to recover a judgment for 83,- 232.02 and seeking foreclosure and . . . . . . . . sale of mortgaged property situated assistant h®ad of the staff Performed in Fairfield, has been filed- in Com-i botb °Perations. mon Pleas Court by the Home Build- f • ; ing and Savings Co, against Esther* , t . , and Albert Jolley, whose .last known K - C p U D U C J I l M C n i D S f S Residence waa Lake^ Smith attorney forlpl & D. TWO DIVORCES GRANTF.D Perry Turner has been granted a di- /orce in Common Pleas court troni' Anna Turner, on grounds of wilful ab- sence from home for more than three years. The father was awarded cus­ tody of a minor child. Carrie Straley has been given a di­ vorce from William H. Straley on the grounds of failure to provide. The court approved a property settlement agreed upon between the parties. Chief Justice Hughes Had No Connection Chief Justice Charits Evans Hughes | Bnypp was quoted as saying that a f tha United States supreme court Mast retained Jape* Urscher, Senator nevw partdpsted in any litigation in Kv#rettj Coddfe, *** Grover a settlement o f the estate o f Gtteon ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Mercer, according to a letter received v*""**" by Attorney F. L, Johnson, Xante, counsel for tha International Corpor­ ation o f Bogardus, Cox, Baker, Ed­ wards and Springer Heirs. Johnson wrote the chief justice in relation to an address which Frank Snypp, Osborn, agent for the corpor­ ation, is purported to have made in Detroit in which he said that P. P. Mast, Springfield, who was active in attempting to get a settlement o f the estates, had negotiated for an added lease for 50 years on the property in­ volved. oey Daptw and Charles Evans Hughs* were attorneys on tha other side.' Snypp claimed Mast received a set­ tlement sum of 83,900,000 for the lease. Chief Justice Hughes soys: “ The statement which you quote in regard, to the litigation and settlement in your letter is entirely without founda­ tion, so far as any participation on my part is concerned, I have had no relation to apy of the matters to which you refer and know nothing a- bout them. Death o f Mrs. Blair Friday Morning Mrs. Elizabeth Blair, 72, widow of William L, Blair, and a lifelong res­ ident o f this place, died Friday morn­ ing. at 4:10, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary McMillan. Death was due to'a complication o f diseases, after an illness o f eight months. . The deaceased was a daughter o f the late J, ,P. Caldwell and is surviv­ ed by her sister and a brother, James Galdwtl of: this place. She was a mem­ ber o f the First Presbyterian church, Her husband died twelve years' ago. The funeral services were in charge o f her pastor, Rev. Dwight Guthrie! and were conducted from the McMil­ lan Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Burial took place in Massiea Creek Cemetery. . MAILING XMAS CARDS Christmas cards are mailable H ub year in envelopes with one and one half cent stamps, provided they are not sealed. There must be no written matter except signatures o f senders and a brief greeting. The flaps of the envelopes must be "tucked" in so they can be handed q u ic k ly ,, To utiH Atmmm ' CHRISTMAS PARTY' THURSDAY SHOUP a d m in is t r a t o r Attorney Marcus Shoup has accept­ ed appointment in Probate Court as administrator of the estate of Clar­ ence M. Thomas deceased, and has given 83,400 bond.* He administers the remaining' assets of the estate. Orie A. Harness, Xenia, has been named administrator of the estate of Ralph T. Harness,, under 87,800 bond, n Probate Court. iolversl ESTATE VALUE; Tho estate of Alice B. H W hott, leceased, has a gross value o f 81,000 according to an estimate filed in t'rO- bate Court. Debts and the cost o f ad- ninistratidn amount to 8351, leaving i net valuation of $49. Two petitions have been filed in Probate Court to be appointed admini­ strator of the estate of the late J, 1L Jones, prominent minister, bishop and ax-president of Wilberforce Univer­ sity. The widow, Mrs. AugUsta E. ones, and Gilbert H. Jones, a son, leek the place. The estate is valued it 8105,000. A hearing will be held jefore Judge Wright, Thursday. NAMED ADMINISTRATOR J. E. Hastings has been named ad­ ministrator of the estate of Sarah E. Mitchell in Probate Court, FALSE PRETENSE CHARGE Warrants have been issued against Francis Snypp, agent of the Interna­ tional Corporation of Bogardus, Cox, Edwards, Baker and Springer Heirs, tt is alleged that he obtained money under false pretenses, amounting to $1,500 from Mrs. Bessie Shaffer, Day- ton; and Maurice Jones, Dayton, who put up |266< Snypp has not been lo­ cated but is supposed to be in Wash­ ington. STATE REPORT ON HEALTH J(. G. Southard, M. D., Director of tht*State Department of Health, re­ ports 114 case* of smallpox during the month of November. Influenza increas ad from 110 case* the first half of November to 250 in the last half. The November cases of scarlet fever num­ ber 1,575, thee* being 1,621 the pre­ vious month. Last year there were 228 deaths ih Ohio from scarlet fever, a ratio o f MO per 1»000 population. .Dr. W. R. McChesney, Greene coun­ ty’s new member of the General As­ sembly attended the organization o f the Republican members of the House in Columbus, Wednesday. The Demo­ crats. will control the House and the Republicans become the minority, the first- time in about twenty years, Hon. Charles II. Jones, Jackson, O., who has served several terms in the House will be presented for speaker hut of course his election will be impossible, owing to Democratic Control. In that status Mr, Jackson becomes leader of the minority. IN MEMORY OF MRS. BLAIR Whereas it has pleased God in His Providence to remove from the Mizpah Bible Class, one o f its most faithful members, Mrs. Elizabeth Blair,, we wish to offer this tribute to her mem­ ory. She was faithful to her church in attendance until prevented by illness, of its departments, was regular in and never lost interest in the Lord's work. Mrs. Blair was a lover of hos­ pitality; and though of a gentle re­ tiring disposition, she made and kept many friends. She lived her belief and her influence over others was great. She was kind, sympathetic, and' generous, often denying herself, that she might give to others. Mrs. Blair’s kind acts and-deeds were with­ out number, and all who knew her can truly say that hers was a godly life. We acknowledge the [goodness of God in permitting hereto live among us for so many years. We bow to God’s will in bringing to a close this beautiful life; and we commend the sister and brother and nephews to Him who has promised never to leave nor forsake those who trust in Him. Committee-—Mrs, F. A. Jurkat, Mrs. S, C, Wright, Mrs. Lina McCullough. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN— Yearling grey filly colt from pasture on Turnbull road. Anyone knowing of a stray colt please inform R. A, Murdock, .The Woman's Club, with their hus­ bands as. guests, composed the jolly crowd that met at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs, S. T. Baker last Thursday evening for their annual Xmas party, • Mr. Baker, our genial auctioneer, sold the ladies, "sight unseen", to the men, for their dinner partners, who es­ corted them to -the beautifully dec­ orated tables, where later they were served a bounteous dinner. After enjoying the dinner, the re­ mainder of the evening was spent in games, contests, readings and. singing. The male quartette, composed of Mr. R. G. George, Dr. M. I. Marsh, Rev. D, R. Guthrie and ProfJ Hostetler, sang "Yankee Doodle," backwards vvhich caused much amusement. Miss Jennie Bratton dressed to rep­ resent a marionette, and assisted by Mrs. McChesney, gave four readings which received much well deserved ap­ plause. The ladles quartette composed .of Miss Ina Murdock, Mrs. John Irvin, Mrs, H. D. Furst and Mrs. Della John­ son, sang, "Cornin’ Thru’ the Rye" with variation!. Being presented to the queen of Siam, Mrs, Hostetler, by her attend­ ant, Mrs. Guthrie, caused much mer­ riment. The evenings entertainment closed with a whistling contest for the women and a buttonho' j contest for the men. According to the judges, Mr*. Della Johnson did the best whistling and rroi. Hostetler worked the best but­ ton hole. They were each awarded appropriate prizes, “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men." ■ Sudden Death O f Mrs. B. E. McFarland Mr*. Daisy McFarland, 56, wife of B. E. McFarland,, died very sudden Saturday night while .visiting with heir son, Herman McFarland, 710 Steele . Ave., Dayton. So far as known she was in her usual health and was stricken only a few minutes before she died. The deceased was born here where she had spent her entire life. She was a member o f the local M. E, Church and a faithful member and active in church work. She was also a charter member of thd Home Culture 'Club, Besides the husband she is survived by her son, Herman, and two daugh­ ters, Mrs* Ralph Hewitt, Sabina, and Mrs. James Beam, south o f Xenia, and four grandchildren. 'She was the last member o f her immediate fam­ ily. The funeral services were conduct- ad from the late home by her pastor, Rev, C. E, Hutchison of the M. E. Church, Tuesday' afternoon,- burial caking place in North Cemetery. ' a AN APPEAL F o r CHRISTMAS CHEER , Itfmber* o f the .Jupiqg BsoMitoe hand &y*V patties, dolts and books, to hand to the President, Jarie Frame. There are seventy needy children who Will have no Christmas cheer -unless everyone nelps. A great many of these child­ ren need stockings, and there are sev­ eral older children not counted in. this number who are in need o f stockings and shoes. Contributions will be gratefully .received.: Anyone wishing uo help, may call Mrs. H, H. Cherry, ,Jhone 42. Members of. the Club axe requested to meet after school with -jane Frame, next Tuesday, Dec, 20th. PURCHASES U ACRE TRACT F. O. Harbison haB purchased onp .ield o f 11 and a fraction acres from he John Taylor farm on the Colum- ous pike West o f town. The land ad- oins the Harbison land. WILL HOLD PUBLIC SALE J. L, Leeth, who has been farming he Crawford land, owned by Ed Dean, will hold a public sale Monday, Jan. when he will sell live stock and im­ plement* with feed. Mr. Leeth ha* purchased a farm near Jeffersonville. . CARD OF THANKS We wish to 'express our sincere thankB to all friends and neighbors for their comforting words, for the beautiful floral offerings and for any services rendered during our recent loss o f wife and mother. B. E. McFarland and Family FOR RENT—-House and 11 Acre*. Inquire of Mrs. lee Shroades.' Dairy Cows Must Have Tubercular Test Confronted with the threat o f loi-. Last Wednesday Dr. A. J, DeFossett ing their milk market in both Dayton of the State Department o f Agrlcul- and Cincinnati unless all dairy cattle tore met with county official* and ar- are tested for Tuberculosis, Greene rangemeht* were made to start the County Dairymen, county and state test immediately. All expenses auch officials are cooperating in a plan to as Veterinary fees, indemnities and tost all cattle in the county and the related! costs Will be taken care of fry work was started Tuesday morning the state and federal authorities. Help in Beavercreek Township, The county fees which will amount to bout 8500 was placed on the modified accredited will be paid from county funds. One area as free from Tuebrculosis in cat- helper will be selected in each town- tie January 2, 1980 for a prlod o f ship. He will notify farmers ih ad- three years. vance when their cattle are to be test- Recentty County Agent E. A. Drake ed. The work will be started in sev- was notified fry the Dayton Board o f eral more townships next week and Health that unless all cattle were re- farmers are urged to have their cattle tested, that Greene County milk was in the barn or bam lot when the vet- to be kept out o f that market. Similar erinarian arrives, in order that the notices were received from the Cln-,work may he done as quickly and clnnati Board o f Health. aconomkailyaspossible.