The Cedarville Herald, Volume 67, Numbers 27-52

*** I ****»1N«**i**** i j j r M r ! Will KOIDS j l W n l l l AmetNrng f o r America — America For Americatis BUY MORE •//#/. SIXTY-SEVENTH YEAR No, 41 CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1944 PRICE, $1.80A YEAR HAPPENINGS IN WASHINBTON By CLARENCE J, BROWN Member o f Congress A s predicted in last week's column, the House has passed a reconversion bill, providing for unemployment com* penaation fo r discharged war workers Which is more Conservative than the Senate approved bill. The measure now goes to a-Conference Committee which will endeavor to iron out the differences between the House and Senate‘ Versions and will undoubted^ bring in a compromise bill for the con­ sideration of the Congress some time' next week. In the meantime the *Conference Committee, appointed to consider the House and Senate Bills for the disposition o f surplus govern­ ment property, has failed to reach an agreement and ' is continuing its sessions. iThe Special House Committee nam­ ed to investigate campaign expendi­ tures and' practices, of which your humble Representative is the ranking Republican member, last week made a searching inquiry into the activities -o f-th e C, L'O.iPolitical 'Action 'Coni-' mittee and' the National Citizens’ Po­ litical Action Committee,. both of which, are headed by Sidney Hillman o f New York. Later, following the appearance of Mr. Hillman represen­ tatives o f the National Association of Manufacturex’s .were called before the Committee. This week the political activities o f the Committee for. Con­ stitutional Government, and other similar organizations, will be looked into ixy the Committee. The work and expenditures of the Republican Na'- tional Committee, the Democratic Na­ tional Committee, and the Republican and Democratic Congressional and Senatorial Committees will also be carefully scrutinized within the next week or so. A day by day and week b y week check will be made on all na­ tional political activities by investiga­ tors apd attorneys for the Committee as the present campaign develops. U. P. Congrreg»timi To Celebrate 100th Birthday, Oct. 6-0 The Committee on arrangements for the centennial celebration o f the congregation startings Friday evening October Q and continuing the follow? ing Sabbath and. Monday, has com­ pleted the program as to detail with a few reservations. The opeing meeting- will be a con­ gregational dinnerjFriday evening in the church diningroom. A t that time there will be reminiscenSes bygUests and from the older members o f the congregation. Rev. 0 . H. Milligan, D. D., Pitts­ burgh, Pa„ is the only living fex-pas- tor, and Mrs. J. P. White, wife o f the late James P. White, also o f Pittablitg have accepted invitations and. will be on program for the celebration. Rev. R. A. Jamieson, present pas­ tor, is now serving his nineteenth year, the longest pastorate of any of the former pastors The committee in charge will soon mail cards to families of the congre­ gation asking . reservations for the Friday evening dinner. Members ex­ pecting to have guests must also make reservations as the accomodations will je somewhat limited.. A more -■ com­ plete program will be given later. Ohio' Legislature Holds Short Session ffitNIfOMS No one knows just when the final defeat, o f Germany will come, but ev­ eryone in Washington is certain that the time will not be long, Plans are being, made for the prompt release of many commodities and materials, for use in the production of civilian made goods, once peace comes in Eure j . Iron, steel, .aluminum should quiet, / he ma le available for peacetime pro­ duction.' Many war contracts will be immediately cancelled, the labor sit­ uation will begin to ease, and ration­ ing - o f most food will end- in a short time after the European victory. Gasoline supplies will become, more plentiful in the East and Midwest, but the shortage will continue in the Pacific coast'area, while many con­ sumer goods, especially in the textile, clothing and'footwear line, will rapid­ ly reappear on the market in volume, and smaller household mechanical items will get into speedy production. In all probability the drafting of len for military service, other than oungstets becoming 18 years of age, ; scheduled to end soon after the final xllapae ift Europe. It is even possible le 18 year olds will not he called for iduction. A program for the dis- hargeing o f 'approximately 250,000 ien per month from the Army dui*- ig tUe first twelve, months after the •ar with Germany is concluded is be- lg worked out. Most o f these men ill be from the Ground Service For- >s, with relatively few from the Air orps. Discharge priorities will be ased on length o f frontline service xrtily status and,a^yfw ith fathers eing given some preference. The [avy Will be kept virtually intact un­ it after Japan is defeated, with but iw discharges being granted in the itervril.betwcen the two wars, How- ver, there is a general feeling in faghington, Japan will be conquered uring 1946, many believing that na- [on cannot hold out longer than six y nine inonths following the defeat of er Axis partner, Germany, A merfy fight has been going on for ome time within the War Production loard an to whether American busi­ e r and industry should or should ot start preparing ^their facilities for he production of peacetime goods. In he meantime business and industrial 2 a«fets o f the nation ore proceeding /1th their own private plans for re- onversion, and it is now being frCely redictcd American free enterprise /ill prove itself just as adaptable to peacetime, and as capable o f quickly hiftlng to the production o f civilian foods, as it waS in meeting thfc Crisis !nd the emergency the- production of iviliani goods, As it was in meeting1 he crisis fold the emergency o f War ill it wants from the national govern* (Continued on JMt* Three) The Ohio legislature met this week inder call o f Governor Bricker to le­ galize some'other method o f soldier /oting than now required by law in he uSe only o f'a black lead pencil as xroyided in election booths. SoldieYs ;ould not. meet fhe requirement. The mi'j>ose»of the.,lead pencitein thevot- ng booth was to protect the ballot rotn being marked outside, "The legislature also passed an Ap- . ropriation bill alloting $8,860,<Kk) to he schools in.the state for increased alaries, as scores o f schools have not -ufficierit teachers due to higher sal- ries in Other work. .Thte legislature was in session but 20 hours. The call imited the body to action only on the oldier voting measure and the school inancial bill. The $8,860,000 is to be xaid out of the state surplus and with rot any additional tax to ahy county r school district. The s'ui-plUs is the esult o f Bricker economy in govern* nent which you were told as late as list. May was not in the treasury. Rationing Mi cahned foods, with the exception o f tomatoes and some friuts and juices, virtually will end Sept. 17, according to James Byrnes, WMP. It is a surprise how much can be found on the eve o f a -national election cam paign. Do not be surprised to hear within 30 days the nation will be over­ flowing with gasoline and that more tires for automobiles are being turn ed.than the railroads can haul away. Just at the time When housewives have been busy canning—and hunting sugar to can with—there homes word there is canned goods for all. Dry weather, floods or tornadoes effect New Deal production.' It is just like getting manna from heaven as told o f old, but only at the approach o f an election. No more points on canned aspara­ gus, beans, (fresh lima), corn, peas, pumpkin, squash, iuixed vegetables, baked 'beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato pulp or puree, soups, baby foods and all varieties o f jams, jellies and fruit bhtters. Canning plants over the nation are Toadied- with canned vegetfoxlesT^parfi- curaly pea's. The New Dealers are trying to put standard goods out of business and make cahnei's have hut one grade. The only peas on the mar­ ket at time are unknown brands, none of the old favorites are out due to New Deal regulations. The New Deal does not want trade names such as Delmohtico or those of chain stores. The brriintruSters want good and bad quality peas all in one can, no selects. The cannera ai'e fighting the new order and Will hold oUt until after January one when Hyde Park’s No. 2 citizen (Ham Fish being first), goes into retirement. With canned goods being put on the free list, it will not be long before all meats will have:the red tariff remov­ ed. Election time demands it. After the election—then what with the Reds in the White House? Nutrition Cfflhttiittcfe '■ Plans Meetings When the Greene County Nutrition Committees begid ^their September activities ip thea Food Fights For' Freedom program# it will be all; out for nutrition. During this month each community in Greene County will be reached by the committees in their drive to make everyone nutrition cqn- fjcious. • : The committee like 3,000 others in the Nation, will emphasize 'the im­ portance o f getting .the greatest nu­ tritional value o f the available supply. It is all part o f the plan to make America a nation o f well-fed and strong people. Attention will be called to need for more foods o f High Vitamin, protein, and mineral value in & e diet. Special stress will be putjon storing, and cooking food in a way that will pre­ serve the value o f the food, and also on preventing waste fir preparing and serving. l *1116 local committee chairmen are: Miss Marion Stone, Bath Twp. Dr. Jane Cape and Mrs. Sjusan B. Wright, Miami Twp., Mrs. Elizabeth H. Paul, Cedarville Twp.; Mrs'; Elizabeth Gor­ don, Ross Twp.; Miss:Helen,Branden­ burg Silvercreek TwpL; Mrs; R. H. Haines, Caesarcreek Twp.; Mrs. Julia L. Bullock, Spring Valley Twp.; Miss Harriet - Steele, Sugarcreek Twpr; Mrs. Helenmarie Headings, Beaver­ creek-Twp.; Miss SueWilliams, Xenia Miss Jimsiaha Brassfield, Wilberforce, Mrs. Robert McWilliams, O. S. &. S. O. Home. ■■■■ , ' FEU MY IS CSEEItJlYA M M Sen. McCarren Wins Over CIO-New Deal? End Of Wat This Mttnth Predicts Cortg* Brown ._^The_jwaj' in Eurotie will' be over his month, and that in the Pacific Six ixonths later,’’ Congressman Clarence Brown predicted Tuesday night, luring a meeting o f Anthony Lodge No. 465, in the Springfield MnsoniC Temple. Stating that the situation confront* ng the United States is extremely .crious, he added, “ We arc not pre* mrod for the change-over from Wat o peace which we >tnay now expect vithin a few Week's.” Citing the country’s surplus o f wat naterials and food reserves, he warn* id that there must be judicious and gradual termination of waf contracts J we are to survive economically. Republican Convention ~ September 14 The Republican State Cohvention in .0 be held in Columbus next Thurs- lay for a otie day sCssioh to conkervfc jn hotel space. Delegates ate asked ,o form motor parties from each ounty to save gasoline and tires. The following are the delegates from this county: Delegates4** I. R. KnCisley, Osborn; LoWell F*sS, yellow Springs; ' ThomriS UouStori, Spring Valley; Roy Hull, Xenia; Her­ man Ankeney, Beavercreek tWp.; and Claude Chitty, Btiwertville. Alternates—J. Wi. Whitesidfe, Spring Valley; ErfteSt B. MilbUrii, Xenid; Charles I. Beaver, Beavercreek Twp., Dennis Tilford, Xenia; Clark Mere­ dith, Miami TWp.; Harry Hanirnari, Cedarville, William Haley, 86, son o f the late Daniel Haley, died recently in Hous­ ton, Texas, according to word received here this week. a No particulars have been received.. He Was engaged in the contravtilig business for many years and operated a large sugar plantation' in Louaianria. He'7ts~survived by“two sons, two daughters and two grand­ sons, besides a sister, Mrs. Kate Setz of Xenia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Butt o f Dayton. Older residents will recall an event in connection With Daniel Haley. He list his tife white working as a stone mason on the eaBt side o f the Main street bridge when that structure was widened. The Work was nearing completion when the understructure gave away crushing the body as it was buried in the bed of the creek, I That same evening an old frimiliar character of her day was 'Aunt’ Sally Jones, and aged colored lady was kill­ ed just east of the depot when a fast express hit a block o f freight cars being pushed on abiding. She was standing nearby When the wreck took her life. Jerry Sweeney, o f this place, happened to be the conductor on the express. BORDER COLLIES ARE NOW IN DEMAND BAYB DAVIS Comparative few farmers have had much knowledge o f the "Border Col lie” and much interest hal been man! fost since the demonstration Monday at “ Field Day” by Mf. and Mrs. B, & Koorltz o f West Alexandria, 0 . John A. Davis, Jamestown pike fa f mer lias been specializing in this heir breed o f dogs and has found a ready sate for'h is pups, shipping to buyers in a .number ro t states and different points ifi diiio. , ; ~DUV WAR BDND^ TODAV With European nations now declar­ ing war on each other before we set­ tle the Hitler-Churchill affair, we-are inclined to believe Sec. HUH and his heavy weights from Russia, China and '[the paper statesmen at home had bet­ ter hurray or the world will be afire before Roosevelt' can get' his peace mission in action. It looks like the’ old World Court disaster that' sent' Woodrow Wilson to his grave'. The New Deal received a black eye Tuesday at home when the voters o f Nevada went “ isolationist” and re­ nominated Sen. Pat McCarren against Roosevelt . internationalist. Even the CIO Political Action Committee did its best for the Internationalist' William Haley, 86, Died Tuesday In Houston, Texas but failed to deliver enough votes to' win.. The Democratic cry o f isola­ tion to cover up the New Deal graft­ ing seems to havs failed in Nevada, just a's it will in Greene county and Ohio in November. C. L. McGuinn Sells ~ Out To Russel Wells C. L. McGuinn announces the sate of his coal yard and equipment as well as the business to Russell Wells, a farmer on the Barjber road. The deal involves both property and business office. Mr. Wells' will take posession at once but nonnot open up until lat­ er. Mr. McGuinn has been employed pToyed in Dayton. Foody Post To Get New Home Soon A movement is under way for a riew home for Foody Post, American Le­ gion, Xenia. The organization has plans under way and made possible following announcement o f a site of five acres on the Springfield pike near the Gun Club. ^ The Post has never had a perma­ nent .home since it was organized in 1919, meeting for many years in the basement o f the court house until the federal government took over most o f that space. The Legion is mrrf preparing to stage a home-talent show, “ Victory Vanities” til Sept. 13 and 14 in the high scheoi auditorium, Xenia, to aid in .financing the new home, With the retiym o f World War sol­ diers No, 2 the membership has grown so that a new home Is necessary. MRS' CHAtltGS STANTON ELECTED WCtO HEAD Mrs'. Charles Stanton, Y. Springe, who ijutas vice president o f the Gfeefie County Wcru, Wte elected prftidftit to succeed Mrs. A. L. Oglesbfce, Xenia, at the annual convention at the Y. S. Presbyteriafi Church. “ W E SLEY W ED S ” ARE ENTERTA INED A T THE A G N O R HOM E The “ Wesley Weds” of the Method 1st Sunday School Were entertained- with a laWn fete at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Agrtor, Wednesday, >ve, August 30th. Thirty eight guests enpoyed a pic­ nic supper and games after which the regular business session was held the president, Mrs. Agnor, in charge. DeVotionk were led by Mrs. John Cecil. The claks voted to sponsor a “ Baby Incubator Project" in White Cross Hospital, Columbus.' Dr. Johii Kilmer will be akked to show movies of the Hospital during the fall. It was voted to have regular meetings the fotfrth Wednesday o f each month. The Septebnbfer meeting will be barbacue at the Roadside Park south o f Cedarville with Mr. and Mrs. Johii Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. RoSs Huffman and Mr, and Mrs. John Mills as hosts. Field Day, Home Coming, and Ox Roast was one big event locally for Labor Day arid a new record was set for attendance arid public interest. As for co-operhtion the Progressive Club arid the General Coriugitfee in charge o f the event could not have asked for ihore. This was the third annual pVerit tind e&di year has seen it grOw larger arid larger and it might be said the success this year assures another such event next year with different attractions and features' to observe the holiday. No event o f the kind was ever held in the county Where there was. more perfect decorum. The entertainment wholsome and there whs none of the ufual holiday hilarity that oftiiries disgraces such events, Walton Spahr and deputies Were pres­ ent but there was nothing for them to do but join in.the festivities and enjoy the day along with the throng o f visitors. . The program, opened at 11 A. M. With a flag rfiiking by the Boy and Girl Scouts. From then on it was one evehTaffer ahotKer until the "“ Good Night” number from the dance or­ chestra conducted by Kenneth Little in Alford Gym. By 6:30 the last of the 1000-pound babhecued steer had' been consumed and the “ eats tent” soon took ori the appearance o f a table after harvest hands had completed a meal. Winners in the various field day events were: . Flowter Show— 1st, Mabel Stormorit; 2nd Ralph Harner; 3rd, W. ,P,. Chase. Bicycle Show,— 1st, 'J6Sn Harilmrin; 2nd, Roney BoaSe; 3rd, Beth Jane Shirley. Pet Show— „ 1st, Sam Butts; 2nd, Geneva Heath- cook; 3ijd, Nancy Dean. Pony Show— Shetlands: 1st, Paul HarloW; 2nd, Alton Sexton; 3rd, Donald iVeichfo. Other Classes— 1st Regina Coff­ man; 2nd Clara Ann Sexton; 3rd, Margie Bradfute. Quilt Shaw— * Appliqtie—1st, Mary Willi&irison; 2 and 3, Elizabeth Denham. BeSt quilt ing, 1 and 2, Mrs. Anna Wilson; Mrs/ Cora Trumbo. Best pieced quilt: 1st Mrs. George Gordon; 2nd Mrs. Ray­ mond Ledbettor; 3rd Mi's. W. W. Gal- oway. i Corn Show— Tallest stalk: lBt, Raynlond Spracklen, 11 ft. 10 in.; 2nd Ltiuris Strhley, 11 ft.; 3rd Robert Dobbins; 10 ft. 8 in. The first prize corn was planted on June 4th, ______ 100 Yards D a sh - Boys 12 and under— 1st, Bud­ dy Cox; . 2nd, Richard Robe; 3rd MtilVin Tackett. 50 Yard Dtish— Girls 12 and under— 1st, Daisy Spencer; 2, Deskie Spencer. Buckrake Contest—1st, Walter Fin­ ney. 2nd, Earl Milter. Rabbit Show—Junior buck, lfct C. ’R. Anderson; 2nd, Jack Lillick; 3, Roger Charles; Junior doe: 1st R. N. Swearinger; 2nd Kenneth Wells, ■3rd Rtiger Charles; 1 / Senior Buck— 1st William Bailey. Senior Doe: 1 R. N. Swearlnger; 2nd' Kenneth Wells, Best of Show, 1 and 2 ,to Swearington; 3rd Andersen. Baby Shoxy— Health Basis—Clnss A 1 to 6 mo.: 1st, Jean Ann McDonald; 2nd, Phillip Evan ; 3rd, Harold Leslie Brown. Class B, 6 to 12 months: 1st, Charlene! Carlisle; 2nd, Keith Eric Wisecup; 3, Ernie Eugene Davis. Class C, 12 to 18 months: 1st, Paul Richard Corri­ gan; 2 Michael Lee Lowry; 3rd, Robt. Creswcll. Bog Calling Contest—Men: 1st Fred Wilburn; 2nd, Fred Townsley; 3rd, Howard Arthur. WOMEN— 1st, Mrs, Daisy Conner; 2nd, Mrs. Howard Ar- thur;'3rd, Mrs,Amos Frame, Casting Contest— Local: 1st R. C. Ritenour; 2nd, Jim Wisecup; 3rd John Cecil. Dayton Frigidaire Club, James H. Wine, former world champion cas­ ter; 2nd, Roy Swadner; 3rd, David Topp. - ALONG FARM FRONT E. A, Drake, Co. Agricultural Agent MILKWEED GOES TO WAR— The lowly milkweed has jqined the INavy. As the warm and bouyant pad­ ding in his life Jacket, the floss o f the ’milkweed is saving a sailor and .air­ man who as p hoy pulled the pesky plant out* ,o f his Dad’s oat fields. It is pinch-hitting for kapok fiber which was formerly imported in large ‘quantities from Java. Government officials hre asking for one and one half million pourids o f the1silken flu ff this fall,' Erich thread o f the floss is sifiall tube ensealing air. Twenty- 'eight ounces o f it will support a mrin in Water. 1 Tlie podsi ai’e to he gathered in September when the seeds are brown and placed in one bushel open-mesh sticks which will be furnished.by U. S. The filled bags are hung on fences to thoroughly dry the pods which will talce from two to five weeks. Twenty cents per bag will be paid for air dried pods at authorized buying sta­ tions. ALABAMA WORKERS RETURN HOME — E ight young, men xeturned.to .Ala-, bama Thursday morning after assist­ ing Ted Ater o f Trebeins harvest his potato crop. Mr. Ater secured fifteen of these'workers July 27 and later three more arrived making a total of 18. Part o f the men had returned previously and some will remain to assist Mr. Ater in Harvesting his late potatoes. The workers were housed and fed by Mr. and Mrs, Ater and were secured through the War Food Administration in cooperation with the Alabama and Ohio Extension Ser­ vice. . . . . . . . WHEAT WITH ALFALFA— Pastures and hay fields took a real beating from the summer drought pnd farthers -are wondering what the hay crops will do next season. Pastures still have a chance to make at least a partial comeback -R. D. Lewis, chairman of the Ohio State University cropB .department suggests a way to treat old*tliin al­ falfa sods to make them produce more hay in 1945.. It is to seed six pecks o f wheat and 250 pourids of fertilizer per acre with a disk drill in the alfalfa this fall. This mixture of alfalfa and wheat can be. cut early next June for. hay silage. Oats may also be used next spring, in place of the wheat. ttSNTTfflS Chairman A. B. Evans Extends thanks To All Local citizehS hrive been compli­ mented by A. B. Evans, general chair­ man o f the Field Day celebration for the Wonderful co-operation and sup­ port In mfoiy ways that tended’ to aid in mfiking the event one o f the most successful that was ever held. Mfr. EVrins also extofids thanks to all whd Contributed to the program rind to the list of prizes. The day Was one <rf real pleasure and .enjoyment to fill. Boy S t Johii Escapes Serious Injury Roy St. John had afi unusual ex perience several days ago when he fell wlilte attempting to mount a moving combine and was dragged some dis­ tance. He suffered a bruised hip and the «rtd o f one finger that was caught in the machine, The cOmbihe Struck his hip but fortunately did not pass over the body. FARM SAFETY CONGRESS— The Ohio State ‘ Safety ~ Congress will he held at the Sfatler, Cleve­ land,' Sept. 19, 20, 21. Last , year 4500 agricultural workers in the na­ tion were killed while at work. With only 16 percent of the total industrial workers of the natitih agriculture suf­ fered 25 percent of the total occupa­ tional deaths. In comparison, manufacturing with 33 percent of the total industrial Work era lost. • LUMBER ON RATION LIST— Lumber has become a most critical war material. Reserves are down* to hock bottom now. Farmers may re­ ceive lumber cut from their own logs in mills that have less than 100,000 board feet capacity annually. Farmers who cannot obtain needed, lumber from mill with.a capacity o f 100;000 feet or less must get a priority rating from the AAA office and apply to dealers on form FL-200. An excep­ tion is, made for farmers whose lum her requirements are less than 300 feet per fiUarter, Such may be made without a priority after filling out form FL-200. 9 BETTER PRODUCTION FROM TESTED HERDS— Records from 88 dairy herd improve­ ment association^ in Ohio laSt year showed an average production of 8,- 609 pounds of milk and 835 pounds of fat. The state average fo r'a ll cowg is 4620 pourids o f milk rind'189 pbuhds o f fat. Part o f this difference is due to the fact that association members continually weed out producing cows and feed a^cordirig to eaefi cow’s pro­ duction. . . Coal and wood-burning stoves uled itth .cooking or .heating go Off ratten­ ing#. Oct. 1 6 ,cOil and griS Stoves Will remaifi ori ratten. PROGRESSIVE CLOU TO . ^ MEET MONbAY NIGHT The Cedurvilte Progressive Club will hold their regJ 'ir monthly meet- ing Moriday eve at 8 P;,M. Th*r&>wni bo no dinner. Results o f Field Day Wiltb# FALL LETTUCE— . - Since lettuce is sensitive to lteat, it does"best in the victory garden in the spring and fall, Lettuce can be har­ vested Into cold weather, Withstand­ ing temperatures as loxy as 26 de grees. To be tender, lettuce should groW rapidly and therefore should be sown in fertile soil and have plenty o f moistujre. . ' . , * v . .. ; . . 'V ' (ConUritted troifi p ig * RV u The exposure o f what has been tak­ ing place with the Greene County Board o f Elections, and the complaint filed with the board in behalf o f sol­ diers home on furlough that wanted. to vote, brought instant response from all classes o f people. It also re- . suited in the office o f the hoard being kept open.for the benefit o f the pub­ lic as was the case in other counties ii\ the state. All criticism was constructive and based’ on good and sufficient proof that the service was pot what it was supposed to be rind riot conforming to the state law. There has been nothing said or done, that should /lead any one to believe Member Ernest Long was responsible fo r some o f the things done, There is: abundant proof that his advice was ignored, he being, the oldest member on the board'in point o f service.. .It Was a case where three members o f the boai'd outvoted him on placing* a' telephone at county expense in the private office o f Deputy Cferkf Lois Purdom,-'outside- of-the-courthouse,- * The state instructed the County Com- missioriers to regard the phone: rental' as an illegal expenditure if made, all: election' expense ' having to pasq‘ through that office. The illegal telephone bill was not the only bill subject, to criticism. The commissioners just. last week ordered payment o f a bill amounting to $175 created by the Board o f Election for reprinting ballots, The bill’ had been presented by the Miami Valley Pub­ lishing Co., Osborn, and had been ap­ proved and certified to by Chairman RitehoUr o f the Election Board. The bill was for ballots that were printed wrong, a bungle on the ^art oY the Election Board rind staff, and no fault of the printer. Last week there; was a bill present? ed to the County Commissioners as certified by Mr: Ritenour seeking, to ' pay Mrs. Helen Bartley, Rfd 2, Cedar­ ville, the sum o f $42 for services in the name o f the board. Knowing the Election Board office was not open the past month for business, xsre made inquiry and found Mrs. Bartley' Was employed in the Purdom Insur­ ance office and the bill was presented by Lois Purdom, Deputy JDlerlc, Dem. The bill was first presented to County Auditor James J. Curlett, who refus­ ed to honor the bill and instructed it be turned over to the Commission­ ers, which was done. The bill called for 56 hours, labor, by Mrs. Bartley at 75c a hour or $42.00. Mrs. Bartley had never been certi­ fied to the Commissioners as an em­ ploye of the Election Board, an inves­ tigation was started and the minuteg of .the election board examined. In as much as the minutes do not show that Mrs, Bartley was employed nor was ' any member o f the hoard authorized to employ her or any one else# there was nothing etee to do but protest the payment of the Bartley bill until such time as the election board can produce legal proof that the employ­ ment was necessary and made in the only office of the board the strite recognizes—in the court house. A bill similar to this ojie was paid previous­ ly from the Auditor’s office after Mr. Curlett had said such could riot be done. There have been numerous acts of irregularity in connection with the controlling members of the hoard who u arf entirely responsible, No one has yet come forward with a statement sri to who authorized the employmnt of Mrs. Bartley, Applications fo r sol­ diers ballots hrive been takeri at the insurance office and without au­ thority of law when they should Have been taken at the office o f the board by duly appointed officers. Without question all such ballots could be challenged but there is rio reason why a soldier vote should be Contested when it was no fault o f his own, The board and employees are Under oath and held accountable by thri state for proper conduct o f the office. The Secretary of State has the authority on presentation of prop­ er evidence to remove riot only em­ ployees, but bbatd members, where there is irregularity. The Hfetald’ has been informed that afi unknown woman has been canvass­ ing south o f Xenia and west o f that' city seeking applications for soldi** votes.' So fa r the solicitor iri unknoWh as the informant turned down the re­ quest without findfhg out who Bhe was or who she represented. This is an open violation o f the law# Any one having such information will Confer a favor by calling this office so teat the name can be turned over to the Secretary o f State, 1' Mr. and Mrs. Huglt Grindte art on vacation,' injilrtet Florida, 'll'thte, leasontif thefrier, ‘ 4S* « ifrJtcu— . !■ * V ' ■: ■ \