The Cedarville Herald, Volume 60, Numbers 1-26

1 NEW THINGS AM} ADVERTISED BY MERCHANTS FIRST. ADVER­ TISEMENTS KEEP YOU ABREAST OF THE TIMES. READ THEM! ADVERTISING IS NEWS, 'AS MUCH AS THE HEADLINES ON THE FRONT PAGE. OFTEN IT IS OF MORE SIGNIFICANCE TO YOU- SIXTIETH YEAR NO, 23 CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FRIDAY, MAY 7,1937 PRICE, $1.50 A YEAR NEWSLETTER FROMSTATE DEPARTMENTS COLUMBUS. — The plan of Ex­ ecutive Secretary David C. Warner of the state water conservation board, who is a nationally recognized authority on water problems and con­ servation, to increase the underground water supply of the Mill creek valley area, in the Cincinnati district, has been incorporated in a report just issued by the United States: geolog­ ical survey of the Department of the Interior. Mr. Warner proposed a- pro­ ject which would increase infiltration to the ground-water reservoir and at the same time conserve surface water as well as provide flood control by means of a series of reservoirs on Mill creek and its tributaries and possibly on the Miami and Little Miami rivers, and by refilling the old Miami and Erie canal. The maximum decline in the underground water level since 1906 was estimated a t seventy-five feet in the Mill creek district and the situation is becoming acute, accord­ ing to. the survey. The rate of de­ cline has been accelerated alarmingly in the last few years it was said. The Jieavy rains ithat brought about the disasterous January flood had little effect on raising the water table level, the survey disclosed, Since 1914, Mr. Warner has been preaching water conservation and flood control, and his slogan “dam the ditches—and a fish pond on every farm,” is known in con­ servation circles throughout the country. Director of Agriculture Earl H, Hanefeld announced that seven Ohio- owned colts are among the twenty- seven two-year-old pacers eligible for the $4,500 Geers’ stake which will be a main attraction at the Grand Cir­ cuit meeting which will be held in con­ junction with the Ohio Static fair, August 30 to September 4. The con­ tingent consists of Gayety, owned by O. C. Adelman of Mt. Vernon; Mr. Nutonia, owned by R. L. Craig of Urbana; Chief Counsel, owned by Dr. Hugh M. Parshall of Urban*;' Dell Frisco, owned, by Short of Columbus; arid. Harry Ainge, owned -by Robert F. Weisenstein of Springfield. The stake was established in memory of Edward “Pop” Geers, famous reinsmnn. ’ Conservation Commissioner Law­ rence Wooddcll made public the report of field men of the law enforcement bureau of the division of conservation on the i936 destruction of vermin. Grows headed the list, with 64,467 killed. Other vermin destroyed were hawks, 3,960; owls, 1,028; wild eats,} 4,294; wild dogs, 2,104; fox, 1,026; 1 inink, 142; weasels, 3*35; starlings, 24,- 212. In addition, Commissioner Wood- dell said that 677 crows nests and eleven hawk nests were tom down. FORECLOSURE SUITS Foreclosure bn mortgaged prop­ erties is the object of three petitions filed in common pleas court within the last week. Judgment for $2,425.46 is requested in an action brought by the Peoples Building and Savings Co. against Mabel Whittington and the unknown heirs of B. F. Whittington. C. W. Whitmer is the plaintiff’s attorney. The Home Owners’ Loan Corp., is a suit against George L. Jameson, and Building-Loan! League Meeting In Lebanon Officers and directors of 48 build­ ing, loan and savings associations in six southwestern Ohio counties, com­ prising District No. 2 of the Ohio Building Association League, will hold their annual spring tneeting Wednes­ day, May 12th, a t Memorial Hall in Lebanon. C. H. Young of Lebanon, district president, will preside. Savings institutions with resources of approximately $100,000,000 from Butler, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, m s i a u . CITEOPERETTA Mary Jameson requests judgment f o r . Preble and Warren counties will be $1,355,18. E, Dawson Smith is the *represented. Among the 48 .building, HOLC attorney. DIVORCE SUITS FILED Charging wilful absence from home since September 7, 1931 and non-sup- port, Marjorie Waltz has filed suit for loan and savings associations in the district, 31 are state chartered institu­ tions and 17 operate under a federal charter. Members of the Cedarville association will attend the meeting. Speakers at the meeting include: Arthur Hamilton, member of the 92d divorce from Watson Waltz, to whom she Was married February 28 , 1929 at jGeneral Assembly and former Speaker Muncie, Ind. She requests custody o f;0f the House of Representatives; a minor child* who is living with her rWalter F. Heer, Columbus, president a t .Bowersville. of the Ohio Building Association Rose M. Brickel, in a divorce action; League, and James A, Devine and Don against Charles Brickel, 108 Cincin­ nati Ave., charges gross neglect and requests custody of a minor child, alimony and attorney fees. The were married October 13, 1934. Cruelty and gross neglect are charged by Marie Williams in a di­ vorce petition against Julius Williams. They lived together only three months L. Tobin, also of Columbus, secretary and public relations director respect­ ively of the building and loan men’s state organization. This is the first time in many years that building and loan executives have met at Lebanon. With rentals constantly becoming higher, realty prices stiffening up, and a wave of thrift again sweeping the after their marriage June 16, 1920,istate, building and loan associations' according to the petition. t arc leading the way for a revival of Divorce, on {grounds of cruelty, and the construction industry and the trend custody of a minor child are sought in a petition filed by Margaret Hel- venston against H. Rey Helvenston. They were married September 14, 1929. RECEIVER DISCHARGED A final and distributive account pre­ sented by Attorney J, Carl Marshall, as receiver for the Yellpw Springs vey indicated "that'earning power and toward home ownership, according to the announcement sent out in connec. tion with the building and loan meet­ ing. Statistics to be announced a t the meeting will definitely show that busi­ ness in Ohio is constantly improving. In the counties to be represented a t the meeting, a building and loan sur- Canmng Co., has been approved by jempioyment are both up appreciably *he court and allowed as his final dis- over last year. Those in attendance charge ,n the case of Gustave H .,at the meetin(, wiU hear a dl8CUgBion Hosket against Richard E. Hosket ond |of the laws of the Ohlo General Aa_ sembly, Most of these measures have others. FORECLOSURE JUDGMENTS Two mortgage foreclosure judg­ ments have been awarded as follows: The Peoples Building and Savings Co. against Ella Quirk and others, for $2,- 031,45; the Home Owners’ Loan Corp., against Edward Carlisle and others, for $2,589.94. DEMURRER FILED A defense demurrer to the petition has been overruled by the .court in to do with strengthening the position of mortgage institutions; and permit­ ting borrowers to finance-homes on easier terms in -order, to permjtprivate mortgage institutions to compete'with federal lending agencies. A. I. U. Tower Goes On Sale The famous A. I. U. skysernpper the case of James Copeland against building in Columbus,- one of the high- The Superior Life, Health and Ac-.*>st between New York and Chicago, cident Insurance Co. -1that has been in receivership for imany months, will go on the auction CASE DISMISSED j block in June to the highest bidder. “It’s all a matter of weight." So mused Warden James C. Woodard of Ohio penitentiary following his an- announcement that there is a special “guest" within the confines of the gray -walls. The “guest” with the special consideration 'i s a Cincinnatian, ad­ mitted to tserve from one • to three tyears for allegedly obtaining property Under false pretenses, Who tips the scales a t 387 pounds. He is the larg­ est man ever admitted to the century- old instiution, Warden Woodard said, and extra curricular provisions had to be made for him in the matter of prison clothes, a seat a t the end of a table for meals and a larger bunk. ’*■ On motion of the plaintiff, the peti-;rphe building has been just a bit over tion of Laura Racer against Della V. !Sjze for a cjty tbc size of Columbus Hopkins and others has been ordered inn,| j,as not been a paying investment dismissed. j to the insurance company that erected --------------------------- !it> , 4.- Corn Planting In Some Sections The senior class of Cedarville High School will present the comic operetta, “Bulbul,” May 13 jind 14, a t the Ce­ darville Opera Houseat 8:16 p. m. The operetta is under this direction of Miss Carrie Rife and Robert Reed. The senior class ’which consists of 58 students, is the largest in the his­ tory of the Cedarville high school. Due to the great number of students in the class there will be; two girls’ casts, one fo r each night.} The operetta, ?(Bultnil,” has olever speeches and amusing songs arranged in a triple plot. The characters will wear gay and colorful costumes ap­ propriate fo r formality of the court. The scenes take place in the imaginary palace of King Jamit who is portrayed by Jusfin Northup. The part of his bethroth&l daughter, Prin­ cess Bulbul, will be- played by Mary Jean Townsley and Dorothy Galloway. Caspian, an amiable young prince will be portrayed by Laurence Fulkerson, Ida, who causes much ado in her pur­ suit of the king, wilfbe Louise Jacobs and Junia. Creswell.E lizabeth An­ derson and Betty Swango have the part of Lilia, and William Aiken plays the part of Alain, Dorsay, the keeper Of the Royal Spectacles will be played by Roy Shaw aud Junto, the keeper of the Royal Cash will be Robert Beatty. The maids of honor will be: Martha Jane Martindale, Betty Nelson, Frances Williamson, Mary Jean Townslcy, Dorothy Galloway, Eliza­ beth Anderson, Bettjr Swango, Louise Jacobs, Junia Creswell, Doris Ramsey and Marie Collins. ? The peddlers or fiends of Caspian will be: Charles Jozies, Ned Brown, Robert Jamison, Warjren Elam, Neil Hartman, John McGaltister, and Wayne Andrew. f The chorus of Ladies of the Court onsists of Elizabeth' Funsett, Char­ lotte Turner, Alice Pullin, Ruth John­ ston, Dorothy Stover, Arno Pickard, Enid Hickman, Juanita Harper, Irma Wakely, Marjorie Hartman, Gwen­ dolyn .Bailey;' Doroth® Kennon, Erila GriqdUt^IUta Swaney. The heralds are Alberta Smith and Mary Edith Gray. The Lords of the Court ednsisf of Harold Hanna, Harold Beatty, Robert Dobbins, David Ramsey, Donald Sipe, Reginold Vaughn, Marvie West, Ken­ neth Benedict, Oscar Everhart, Mont­ gomery West,’Harold Cooley, Robert Dunevant, Reynold Huffman, .John Fudge and Roger Gnsho. I1 The sale of tickets and the opening sf the plat will be from May 4 until May 14. The state tax commission has been organized for increased efficiency ith each of the four commissioners charge of a separate division. Com­ ission Chairman Frank Miller has large of the new administrative di­ stort; James Dunn Jr. the corpora- sn and individual tax division; ’alter W. Mitchell the revenue di­ stort; and Ralph W. Wilkins the gal and legislative division. Baseball Game Is Held Pp By Rain The baseball game set for Tues­ day In Wilmington between the Ce­ darville College team and the Wil­ mington College teams was held up Tuesday by rain and Wednesday found the same kind of weather. No date had been set by Coach J, W. Adit for the deferred game. MEALS GO UP The restaurant and hotel operators .in Columbus in order to meet the minimum wage law in Ohio for res­ taurant arid hotel help, government taxes due to the social security laws, have organized and agreed to increase the price of all meals, 10c in'one class rtf houses arid ltfrin the higher grade booses. The corisdmer pays for the New Deal is he always has. The unusual favorable weather for getting the ground in good condi­ tion for corn has given a few farm­ ers the urge to get the corn crop Under way. Most farmers have holding off until the tenth of May or later. As a rule we get cold rains about that time followed by frost around the 20th.' The past two years the early com was hit by ex­ cessive hot dry weather in June. All signs point to a wet summer among those who follows signs. Greene Co. Heads Seek Information Xenia city and county officials, in­ tent upon-learning from state author­ ities procedure to be followed in ad­ ministering relief by the subdivisions since dissolution of the Centralized re­ lief setup, went to Columbus, Tues­ day. In the party were Prosecutor Mar­ cus Shbup, City Solicitor W. A. Miller, County Commissioner James H. Haw­ kins, City Manager M. C. Smith, and City Auditor A. V. Perrill, Poisonous Reptile Found In Fayette Co. WASHINGTON, C. H. — Sherdan Bond, farmer, killed a prairie rattle­ snake along Rattlesnake creek Mon­ day, the first venomous reptile killed in Fayette county in two years. The little rattlesnake, which never exceeds 30 inches in length, was found tn a pile of brush, and when disturbed, its rattle drew Bond’s attention, and he killed it with a stick, CORN BRINGS $1.25 A BUSHEL S. W. Rehm, large farm operator near South Charleston, has just sold to Dewey Bros. 6,000 bushels of his 1936 crop a t $1.25 a bushel. Rehm is hlso a big hog feeder but he did riot feed as many hogs as usual taking a bigger profit in corn. JONES-REBD NUPTIALS Miss Helen Jones, teacher in the Beavercreek Twp. School, will become the bride of Mr. Leo Reed, Clifton, in June, following the announcement Saturday evening when Miss Jean Spahr, Jamestown, entertained a group of the bride-elect’s friends at a pretty , bridge party. Mr. Reed is principal of Oak Grove School,* Clark county and is a son of Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Reed, Clifton. Miss Jones is a daughter of Mr. and D. O, Jones, Beavercreek Twp. D. A. R. MEETING ELECTRIC LINE EXTENDED The Dayton Power & Light Co.* has extended its line, oh the Jamestown pike from the J. A. Davis farm to the J. II. Creswell farm where a number of farmers will be given electric serv­ ice. A line is to extend up the Turn- hull road according to reports with other lines proposed in {hat neighbor­ hood, The Cedar Cliff Chapter D, A. R, will hold the regular May meeting in the home of Mrs, Howard Turn- bull, near Springfield, Saturday, May 15 at 2 p. m. CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this means of ex­ tending thanks and deep appreciation to our numerous relatives and friendB for the floral offerings and deep aric sincere expression of'sympathy in our hour of sorrow. S. T. Baker. ... i ......... ■>* .. Money to loan a t 6 per Cent on Rea Estate, Cedarville Federal Savings and Loan Assn, - Appoint New Members On Junior Fair Board Hundreds of Ohio 4-H club -mem­ bers when entering and displaying their exhibits a t the State Fair next fall will have to be careful that they observe all rules, a s . Wanetta Kent, Marysville, and Robert’Perry, Vicke have been appointed members of the Junior Fair Board representing Ohio 4-H clubs. The two; were recommended by W. H, Palmer to B. P. Sandies, Columbus, manager of the Junior Fair. Their duties will include helping plan the arrangement of thousands of exhibits so they will appear to the best ad­ vantage to visitors, as well as to check compliance by Junior Fair exhibitors with rules and regulations, Wanetta Kent has been a club mem­ ber seven years and completed two projects each year except the first. Her work has included flower garden­ ing, making clothing, and the study and preparation of foods. She rep­ resented Union county in the 4-H style revue a t the State Fair in 1936. Robert Perry had to do considerable missionary work before he could -get a group to enroll in club work in his community but he has been a member of pig and dairy calf clubs during that time. He lias been a member of live­ stock judging teams two years. Cluu work did not occupy all the time of the two new board members. Wanetta Kent -was1an officer of her high school class, a member of the glee club, and a member of the Girl Reserves. Robert Perry played basketball four years in high school and also played speed ball and soccer. Operetta The senior class of the local high school is presenting a comic operetta, entitled “Bulbul,” on Thursday and Friday evenings, May 13 and 14. Daily practices are being conducted by Mr. Reed and Miss Rife. The plat is now open a t Brown’s Drug Store and will remain open until the operetta is presented. . Field Trips Enjoyed Members of the economics class, ac­ companied by - Mrs. Wilson and Dorothy Anderson, student teacher, enjoyed a visit to London Prison Farm, Friday afternoon, April 23, Wednesday, April 28, the chemistry classes, directed by Mr. Deem and the practice teachers, Gale Ross and John Tobias, went to Columbus to see this part played by Chemical processes in a number of industries of the city. In­ cluded in the tour was the Chemistry -Building of. Ohio State University, The Lady of the Lake A five-reel sound film based on Sir Walter Scott’s immortal poem, “The Lady of the Lake,” was shown, Thurs day afternoon, in the school audi­ torium. This picture was of special .interest to the high school students, as it vividly portrayed the character and action of a classic which they had studied. The College Harmonizcrs sang Thursday evening before the Com­ munity Club of White Chapel. Dr. McChesney preached Sunday morning and evening in The First Presbyterian Church, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, where Dr, Frederick N. McMiliin had been pastor to the time of his death. The Y. W. C. A. held the annual election of officers Wednesday morn­ ing. Professor Hostetler spoke to the Y. M. C. A. ^ The Y. W. C. A. is sponsoring the annual Mother and Daughter banquet this Friday evening in the college gymnasium. The Cedrus Staff is finishing this year’s Cedrus which will go to press in a few days, Rehearsals' for the Senior play, “The Cat and the Canary” began this week. The play will be given Tues­ day evening, June 1, in the Cednr- ville Opera House. Exchange Bank " Claims To Be Sold Authority to sell at public auction certain bad and doubtful claims listed among assets of the defunct Cedar- ville Exchange Bank has been given by Common Pleas Judge R. L. Gowdy, upon application of J. L. Meeker, liquidating agent. These claims listed in the applica­ tion have a total face value of $48,865- .95, -including $17*289.47 in unsecured notes, $8,082,59 in real estate loans, $ 3 ,0 ^ $12,471,75 in. balance due bn ndtejMgmehts, $7,- 022.14'in deficiency judgments and $1,- 000 representing a stockholder judg­ ment. The state banking department 'has made a diligent effort to collect- the claims but it was impossible to do so, the application set forth. Boy Scouts Sponsor Picture Through the • cooperation of Mr. Nelson Creswell, the local boy scouts are sponsoring a motion picture, Tues­ day and Wednesday evenings, May 18 and 19, to be shown at the Cozy Theater. The main feature of the evening will bb “David Harum,” a very popular film starring Will Rogers. Also* there will be a comedy. Be sure to remember the dates- and lend your support to the boy scouts by attending an enjoyable movie. Dr. Jekll and Mr. Hyde A drama, based on Stevenson’s story, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” was presented by Mr. Vickery,, of the Northwest Assemblies, Friday morn- trig. The, actor porirayeArin a real­ istic manner the dual personality of the strange,Dr. Jekyll.. Local Colored Man *-• - {■ In Auto Accident Cornelius Lucas, colored, suffered a factored skull in n motor car smash- up last Saturday night and is in n critical condition in the McClellan Hospital. Readen Lomax, colored, Jamestown, driver of the car where four occupants were injured, was fined $25 and costs for intoxication in Xenia municipal court and sentenced to the county jail. NEW TRAVEL LOGS FOR BELL PATRONS “GAVEL NIGHT” AT NORRIS CHAPTER O, E. S. The officers of Cedarville Chapter, Ohio Eastern Star* 418, will put on the initiatory work and receive the traveling gavel at the Norris Chapter O. E. S., Springfield, Saturday night “Gavel Night” will be held in the local chapter Wednesday night* May 12, at 8,p. m. The officers of the New Car lisle Chapter will prit on the work and receive the gavel. Members are urged to attend and each family is asked to bring'* cover fed dish of salad and sandwiches and table service, PURCHASE PROPERTY Joseph Farker baa purchased the Trout* property on the north corpora­ tion fhtoiigli ST. W, Collins, agen t There is about three acres in the tract. Those absent-minded tourists who return home and find a dozen bottles of milk on their doorsteps will find the new travel logs of The Ohio Bell Telephone Company a handy aid for their next trip. The 48-page booklet entitled “Look­ ing Ahead,” which is available without charge a t the local Ohio Bell ex­ change, contains a checking list that would make the most absent-minded professor foolproof. Anyone who has been stymied at the Canadian border because he forgot his certificate of car registration will appreciate the thoroughness of the list. The travel guide asks such pertinent questions as “Did you turn off all lights?” “Did you make a note of your car . key number in case of I obr enroute?” and ir 'dozcn'other queries' ~a motorist should aswer before starting a trip. The remaining pages of the log con­ tain space of a ' day-by-day .record sufficient for a 17-day trip. It enables the traveler to easily record his daily expenses, interesting happenings and other data invaluable for touring. The book also includes a mileage chart and space for snapshots, 1 W, M, Fryan, local commercial manager of the Ohio Bell company, states tha t the touring logs can be obtained without charge a t the local exchange, Xeniq Avenue, or by writ­ ing or telephoning, the local office. The log covers'17 days, hut Manager Fry­ man says additional copies are avail* able in event of a longer trip; FLOUR MILLS SOLD The South Charleston flour mills owned by Q. G, Smith, Wilmington has been sold to Charles Green, Urbana an experienced miller. Commencement Activities Tuesday evening, May 25, the -fifty- eight members of the graduating class of Cedarville. High School will receive diplomas in the Opera House. This class is the largest.in the history of the local schools a s : the greatest number in any preceding class was forty. E. N. Dieterich, assistant state director of education, will de­ liver the commencement address. In order to accommodate the large number of people interested in mem­ bers of this class, the Baccalaureate Services will be held in the Opera House this year. For this occasion, Rev. Ernest O. Ralston, of the Clif­ ton United Presbyterian Church, Will be the speaker. | * • The alumni dinner and dance, Wed­ nesday evening, May- 26, a t the school building, will mark the close of the high school commencement season, COUNTYBOARD HOLDSHEARING ONPETITIONS The chemistry classes spent an en­ joyable day in Columbus, Wednesday, April 28, on an inspection trip. Places visited, were Buckeye Steel Castings Corporation, Owens Illinois Glass Company, Moores and Ross Dairy, Ohio State University, and the Filtra­ tion Plant of the Columbus water­ works. At all of these places the stu dents observed thingB about which they had studied, but could not be demonstrated in the school laboratory. Clean-up Campaign Mayor-Kenneth Little has “set Mon-, day and Tuesday a s the .annual clean­ up days in town and property owners are requested to co-operate in this movement. The-village will provide transportation or truckage these two days if rubbish is left where it-can be loaded conveniently. It is up ..to the tenant or property owner to remove all garbage. A number of property owners in former years have not been comply­ ing with this order, which means a protection to health. If property own­ ers do not see that conditions:are cor­ rected the village’a|ter the designated days can remove objectionable ma­ terial and have the cost certified to the county auditor to be collected as taxes against the property. Health authorities have already made a survey of conditions about town and reports indicate a general clean-up is necessary.' Civic pride should prompt every property owner to join in this movement without the village having to use force as is pro­ vided by law. Honors Awarded Saturday, May 1, certificates were distributed to seniors winning high fank in the Senior Scholarship Test. Among those who attained places of honor in the Central Ohio District were Neil Hartman and Warren Elam, who received certificates of honorable mention. ENTERTAIN WITH BRIDGE FOR TWO GROUPS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orr and Mr. and Mrs; John W. Ault, entertained a group of friends a t bridge a t the Ofr home Friday evening and a second group was entertained a t the . Orr home Monday evening. A salad course was served during the evening. Prizes were presented to Mrs. Howard Arthur and Mr. Harold Rjdehart. GIRL SCOUTS MEET WALTER CUMMINGS WILL ERECT NEW HOME Mr. Walter Cummings will erect a new home on North Main street, on a lot adjacent that of his father, Mr. Arthur Cummings. The home will have five rooms and bath on the firsts floor and two rooms on the second Which will not be finished a t this time. The coptract has been let to Moorman Bros., Jamestown, COUNTY MAY ERECT GARAGE The Greene County Comihissioners are considering construction of a new garage for county road equipment in a s - much a s the present ranted structure is regarded a fire-trap. The county may get WPA aid. WILL LOCATE IN TOWN Mr. and Mrs. O, A. Dobbins, who have been residing on Ferndale Farm, Jamestown pike* will turn that beauti­ ful borne over to their son-in-law arid daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans, and locate in the property on North Main street now occupied by Prof, 'rind Mrs. U. C. Furst. This prop­ erty was purchased from the Ex­ change Bank by Mr. Dobbins. The fourth meeting of the Cedar­ ville Girl Scouts was held Tuesday after school a t the home of Rachel and Nancy Finney. We learned to tie the clove hitch and the sheet bend. The other knots were reviewed. Twenty-six members were present. A public hearing Monday afternoon in Xenia, on redistricting plans, the Greene County Board of Education took under advisement seven petitions pertaining to school territory trans­ fers and two resolutions opposing a suggesed merger of three rural school districts. The petitions are: ■An original petition bearing 740 signatures, filed April 17, requesting transfer of the'entire Xenia township rural school district to the Xenia city, district. Counter petition with 6$4 signa­ tures, filed April 19 and 26, seeking to block the township-city merger and requesting that the Xenia ‘township district remain intact. . A petition with 63 names, request­ ing that a section of Xenia township districf'-overlapping intp New Jasper township be transferred to the ad­ joining Silvercreek district. A petition bearing 225 names, op-' posing a division of the Clifton dis­ trict between, the Yellow Springs and- Cedarville districts arid asking that the Clifton district be enlarged to re­ main unchanged. Petition bearing 70 names, seeking transfer of a part of Xenia township district to the adjoining Yellow Springs district, Petition with six names, desiring to transfer 350 acres of territory on the western edge of Xenia township to the Beavercreek district. Petition with’ 69 names, seeking transfer of another section of the Xenia township district to the Cedar­ ville district. Also filed with the county board; were resolutions adopted by the Spring Valley and Sugarcreek town­ ship school boards, opposing any con­ solidation of the Spring Valley, Sugar- creek and Caesarcreek districts. ~ 1 Mri and Mrs. J. E. Kyle had for thoir guests for the'week-end their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kyle of Manchester, O., and Miss Patricia Pryor* a teacher there, and Mr. Minton, Eileen Kyle, who spent the past week with her grandparents* returned home Sunday evening, . O