The Cedarville Herald, Volume 68, Numbers 1-26

w t tuu* \ w i Hi lEEIlMft// BIIV8EII1KB0I10S SIXTY -EIGHTH YEAR No. 10 Americans For America — America For Americans .CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FR IDAY , FEBRUARY 2,1945 MlffEMIMS IN WASHINGTON By CLARENCE J. BRQWN Member o f Congress By the time this column appears in print the conference between Presi­ dent Roosevelt, Premier Stalin and Prim Minister Churchill wiil be under way, presemably in Russia. Those in the best position to know predict the conference will last from two weeks to a month,' with many discussions ■Scheduled to fake care o f the numer- ' bus detail problems which will arise in Europe once peace comes. Incident-1 ally, while high military officials here are Saying nothing, there ’is a strong possibility the European conflict may end suddenly, and much sooner than' many believed possible two or three weeks ago.' Peace feelers ar now be­ ing sent o u t . b y Germany through neutral governments—this time with real earnestness. The May bill, providing for a mod­ ified National Service Act is under debate in the House this week. It provides that men in the age brackets o f eighteen to forty-five must engage in essential work or face heavy civil penalties. There is a strong feeling in Congress that such compulsory legislation will not bring the desired war production results, but instead, .-may lead to abuse of the broad power granted bureaucratic officials.' Many insist more good can actually be ac­ complished by other methods. Pres­ ident Roosevelt's demand for the drafting o f war nurses, together with the publicity given the present1short­ age o f nurses, has resulted in a .heavy increase in the number*, volunteering for nursing srvice. There is now little likelihood o f any nurse draft legislation being passed so long As the volunteer system •continues to meet current needs The Army and Navy already have as many men in limited service as needed or-wanted; so 4-F draft registrants will not be taken into labor battalions, as origi­ nally suggested, but will b e' treated, in the same manner as other men now subject to Selective Service Regula­ tions, The whole priority system for air transportation will undergo a rather thorough investigation by a Senator­ ial Committee as a result p£ the ex­ pose o f a White House priority being issued fo r the shipment of a large dog, belonging to Col, Elliott Roose­ velt, to his actress wife in California," and the grounding o f service men, holding "C " priorities, who were en­ deavoring to get home because-of sickness or death in their families. The Congress wants to know just who at the White House authorized or in­ structed the War Department to give this dog an “ A " priority and travel preference over American fighting men* Incidently.the whole story Was first “ broken” or made \public by a Seventh District publisher, Katljh Boll o f the Cedarville, Ohio, Herald, A most serious coal shortage is de­ veloping throughout the northern Section o f the country.. It has been especially severe in New England and in many parts o f the Mid-west includ­ ing Ohio, The shortage is due to two faetots: The unusually severe winter and a reduction in cdal production growing out o f a lack of manpower in the mines. At the present time there are some 40,000 less miners producing coal than there were a year ago, Coal'supplies will continue tight until late Spring >at least. Not only Congress, but the whole country seems to be up in arms over the President's appointment of Hen­ ry Wallace as Secretary o f Commerce to replace Jesse Jones of Texas, Jones has long been known as a hard head­ ed business man. As chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Department o f Commerce, Mr. Jones has loaned many billions o f dol­ lars fo r all sorts of industrial and Other war projects. To replace him with the visionary, inexperienced and business depreciating Henry Wallace la hot only an insult to the intelli­ gence o f the American people, but a great danger to the post-war future Of America. A real fight over the con­ firmation o f Mr. Wallace can be ex­ pected in the United States Senate, where the Commerce Committee has reported unfavorably on Wallace** nomination, and favorably on the Bill to separate the Reconstruction finan ­ ce Corporation from the Department o f Commerce, t WATT-OWENS DUftOC SALE DIVORCE SUITS Mary Jane Spriggs asks divorce from Harry E. Spriggs, Xenia, and requests that she be restored to her maiden name o f Contrill, She asks the defendant be barred o f interest in her property. They were married in Ash­ land, Ky„ Sept. 27, 1934," Ethel I. Beach asks a divorce from Papl L. Beach, confined in San Quen­ tin Penitentiary, San Francisco, Cal. She asks restoration tn her former name o f Davis. The couple was mar­ ried November .13, 1941. Sally Ann LaManna asks divorce from Joseph LaManna, Wright Field They were married in Springfield on Nov. 5, 1938. She asks to be restored to her former name o f Dyer. A re­ straining order was issued prventing the defendant from molesting her or disposing o f their personal'or real es­ tate property. Custody o f two minor children is asked by Loretta Butts in a. suit a- gainst Newton M. Butts, r., Spring Valley, R 1, on grounds o f cruelty. They were married October 18, 1937. .Herbert F. Irvin asks divorce from Mary A. Irvin, whom he married at Rochester, N. Y., anuary 9, 1924. Clarence W. Miller seeks divorce neglect and cruelty. They were mar­ ried at Paintersville, Ky., Oct. 4, 1943. Robert L. Elwell has filed suit for divorce against Essie E. Elwell, Day- ton, charging neglect and eruelty and seeks custody o f two minor children, ed Edward Towell from Juanita Tow- DIVORCES GRANTED. Divorce decrees* have been award­ ed Edward . Towell from uanita Tow­ el!; Helen F. Fultz from Ray R. Ful­ tz with plaintiff restored to her for­ mer name of "Elkins; Wilbur Edward Freier; Mary S. Detty from Keith Detty with plaintiff given custody of a minor, child; Grace Hurst from Cal­ vin on her cross-petition; Alice Early from Herber Early with plaintiff given custody o f minor children; Al­ berta W. Harrison from Leonard W. Harrison and restored to her maiden name o f Wright, and Ruth Mclntire from Harter Mclntire. cases D ismissed Three cases were dismissed as fol­ lows: Pauline Jacks against Thurman* Jacks; Millard Coffman against Sal-, lie and John Newsome and others and the Home Federal Savings and Loan Assn, against Clyde E. Pendell and others. APPRAISALS Estates appraised as follows in probate court:. > Clyde M. Harner: gross, $2,000; deductions not listed; net, $2,000. Ella Hawkins: gross $1,500; deduc­ tions $655.53; net' $844.47. Valma'Anderson, - gross, $499; de­ ductions not listed, net, $499. , . Leah Gaines, gross, $1,000, deduc­ tions not listed; net, $1,000. Warren Hoverstick, gross, $3,901.- 07; deductions, $506.24. net, $3,394.83 William Free, gross, $3,000; deduc­ tions, $16; net, $2,984. William L. Beakler, gross, $5,000; deductions, $858,84; net, $4,141.16. Julia A. Lantz: gross, $100; deduc­ tions, $20; net $80. Isabel Van Eaton, gross, $6,636.93;. deductions, $1,855.86; net, $4,781.07. Harry Lewis: gross, $500; -net, $500 Florence Lillian Shepherd, gross $2,000; deductions not listed; net, $2- 000. Susan Batdorf, gross $5,566.99; de­ ductions, $2,095.60; net, $3,471.49. Roy B. Gorman, gross, $569.06; net same, ^ William Berry Byrd, gross $2,000; deductions, not listed; net, $2,000*. APPOINTMENTS Emma F. Newcomb was named ex­ ecutrix o f the estate of John F. New­ comb late o f Fairfield, without bond and Delcia Weeks was appointed ad­ ministratrix o f the estate o f Horace S. Weeks late o f Beavercreek Twp. under $2,000 bond, AUTHORIZE TRANSFER Ralph E, Moler administrator o f es­ tate o f Nettie Moler, was authorized to transfer real estate. Rehearing On Suit . Against Villages The Greene County Law Library Association has filed a petition for reopening o f the suit on grounds of new evidence being discovered when action was taken against ,the 10 mu­ nicipalities, and dismissed after a hearing by Judge George W. Me Dowell, Hillsboro, who heard the first case. The motion to reopen the case was sustained after new evidence whs sub­ mitted to show such an association had been organized in 1894 and has existed continuously. The matter will next be submitted on its merits. The action seeks a declaratory judgment and interpretations o f .sec­ tions o f the Ohio general code refer­ ring to support o f law library assoc­ iations by fines, penalties, forfeited deposits or forfeited bail bonds in municipal, police or mayors courts fbr offenses and misdemananors. The first action was brought when the various mayors of the county employed Attorney. Morris' Rice, Os­ born to contest the suit. Judge Me Dowell dismissed the case for want o f more evidence. The late. Mayor O. A. Dobbins was behind the first suit. It is said the villages will be repre­ sented again by Attorney Rice. The officials contend that if the fines are to be turned over in part or whole to the law library, there is no need It)f the local court. The taxpay­ ers wouljl have to pay salaries and get nothing back for the villages. The fines collected go into the general fund ■of each village. Opposes Compulsory Military Training Dr. 'Arthur E. Morgan/ Yellow Springs, comes out against “ compul­ sory military, training. He says it should be the outcome of mature con­ sideration by a commission o f repre­ sentative men in major fields coop­ erating as equals', not as servants of the army. The. Dr. is plain in oppos­ ing military training for youths under the regular army. , . Continuing Dr. Morgan s,aid; “ A- merican progress has been due large­ ly to relative freedom from the feudal spirit which has prevailed in our reg­ ular army. To bend the young'Amer­ ican'mind .to that army pattern would under mine democracy and personal initative and .reduce efficiency' in war. In planning military training-the de­ fects o f traditional army training should be surmounted; its values pre­ served and a balanced pattern devel­ oped representing all vital elements of our national life.” ALONG FARM FRONT E. A , Drake, Co. Agricultural Agent MILK PRODUCERS ANNUAL MEETING— * Local meetings of the Miami Val­ ley Cooperative Milk Producers As­ sociation will be held in Greene Coun­ ty during February, according to John W. Collins, Greene County direc­ tor. Association reports will be giv­ en and sound pictures shown. Offi­ cers will be elected and producers will register for prizes to be awarded ' at the association.annual meeting. Dates for the local' meetings are: Feb. 1, Cedarville; Feb. 17, James­ town; Feb. 18, Yellow Springs; Feb. 20, Beavercreek; Feb. 22, Xenia; Feb; 23, Osborn. SHEEPMEN TO'MEET — Greeiie County sheepmen will be represented at the annual banquet of the Ohio Wool GroweVs Cooperative Association at the Faculty Club, O. S, U., January 31 at G:30 p. m. Dav­ id C. Bradfute is association director and Greene County delegates are Fred. Williamson, Archie Peterson, Earl Dunevant and Homer Snivley. ARGENTINE ALFALFA SEED— Considerable quantities o f Argen­ t in e alfalfa seed is being laid down in New York warehouses at whole­ sale cost of about $11 a bushel; but C / W. Willard, agronomist, O. S. U., says it would be about the most ex­ pensive seed an Ohio farmer could buy because it is not adapted to Ohio weather conditions. The all-time temperatiure in the area where the seed is grown is 70 above zero, so it is certain the parent plants never de­ veloped resistance to cold. California and Arizona seed are as likely to suc­ ceed as Argentine seed in Ohio, RECOMMENDED OAT VARIETIES * Yield tests of oat varieties show that. Columbia is' the' best variety for Greene County. It lias a grayish red, small kernel but the hull is thin and the grain had a high test weight. It has no resistance to smuts or rusts and may be cutyielded by Viceland in bod rust years. Gother can be. planted if a white, oat is desired. * APPLE GROWERS REPORT COST GROUP MEETS TO DISCUSS LOCAL COAL SITUATION Ohio o'rchardists have reported that their costs of growing, harvesting, packing and storing No. 1 apples in 1943 averaged $2.45 a bushel. The costs were reported by 136 commer- i cial growers to the Ohio Experiment­ a l Station- who conducted the study. Costs ranged from $1.28 to $9.19 a bushel, a wide variation due to low yields in some orchards. Twenty-eight of these orchanjists, or 21 percent re­ ported costs to and including harvest­ ing in excess of $2.75 per bushel. A. group of'local citizens met Mon­ day evening at the mayors office to consider* the local coal situation. The meeting was presided over by W. W. Galloway, chairman of the Progres­ sive Club. In view of the fact we have only one dealer that can get coal the group composed o f local officials, rep­ resentatives of the board o f educa­ tion and the township trustees. Frank Creswcll, iocal'dealer, was present, he being unable to get the necessary supply to meet the demand. He had invited Mr. J. H. McNamoo, Xenia, to be present for advice. Mayor Abels had previously named G. H, Hartman, Charles Townsley and William Marshall as a committee to aid in distributing coal to those ip need. A letter was dispatched to the Solid Fuel Administration and a copy of same sent to Gov. Frank Lausche at Columbus, . Not only home owners but our educational institutions will be out o f cold soon if the intense zero weather continues many days. PULP WOOD NEEDED— A decline in pulpwood production, which began in September and con­ tinued during the full months has re­ sulted in. a paper scarcity which will continue at least until mid 1945. Pa­ per is one of the vital wa;* materials -and military requirements for pulp- wood productscontinue at a high peak. Mmtx w. % Watt andJustin Owen Are announcing their annual spring •ale of Durocs. ftw sale will be Held Tuesday, February 13 at the Chert** Folck Salsa Bern, between Yellow fiprin** and Springfield. 25 FARMERS APPLIED FOR SOIL CONSERVATION Twenty-five farmers have applied for technical assistance on soil and water conservation problems and ap­ plications are now on file With the Greene County Soil Conservation dis­ trict, Eleven farms in the district Have been surveyed, making up an area of 2400 acres, according to the board's first annual report forwarded to the U, S. Department o f Agriculture. Raymond H. Cherry is president of the board, Soil conversationist ton the county is J. A. Odegard, former vo*ag instructor in the Defiance, O, schools. Reported Killed In Action In France PAPER FEED SACKS ARE RESTRICTED— Use of more paper shipping sacks than were used in 1944, for packag­ ing such animal feeds ns fish meal, fish scrap, tankage, and meat scrap is prohibited by a new order. The rul­ ing also prevents use o f paper ship­ ping sacks by anyone, who did not use sacks for this purpose last year. Earl Bartels, 25, South Charleston, son o f Mi*, and Mrs. John Bartels, is reported killed in action overseas /anuary 20th. He was inducted in the service in Octobr 1943 with a combat engineer division, He leaves a wife, the daughter o f Lt. Col, and Mrs. O. H, Cornwell, former police chief who is now? in France. Ilis father is local station agent here for the Pennsyl­ vania, servihg Selma and South Char­ leston also, Capt, Frank Lee Corn- well, a brother o f Mrs, Earl Bartels Was killed in action in France last June. BOY SCOUT NEWS Building and Loan Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary The Cedarville Federal Savings and Loan Association is celebrating a birthday. Fifty years ago a number pf our leading citizens realizing that Cedarville should have a financial in­ stitution that could aid citizens in not only owning their own homes but in building new ones as well. The idea had been tried out in all parts of the country and proved a success qnd has continued to grow in popularity. Some o f the names connected with the original organization were: An­ drew Jackson, W. J. Tarbox, J. H. Wolford, Dr.Cunningham, W. H. Bar­ ber, John W; McLean, David Bradfute W. J, Tarbox served fo r many years as president and Andrew Jackson as clerk or secretary from the time the organization was formed uiftil his death eighteen years ago. His suc­ cessor was Ira C. Davis, who- has con­ tinued until the present time-and was recently reelected. W, A. Spencer has been on' the board .for more -than forty years and has been president since 1932, having been vice Resident for several years. The institution lias grown in in- flunce and strength and has been a benefactor to many a home owner and stands yet ready to serve all. It has weathered the worst o f financial de­ pressions and like many other loan associations has more,, deposits than can be loaned out, the real purpose of the building and. loan plan. C. W. Steele is vice president. We are sure we voice the sentiment o f the entire community in extending congratulations and well wishes for officers and directors o f the associa­ tion. ’ * ' • Roosevelts and Dogs Still Spotlight News The Roosevelts and the dogs are still spotlight news in Washington, and the nation. Henry Wallace has his private show on display of ability, with the Senate but a iot o f people are now thinking that FDR instead o f handing Henry an honor as Secre tary o f Commerce was only throwing the former V P to the "dogs' knowing t)ie Southern Senators, would eat him up at first opportunity, The Washington, D, C„ Post, Wed- nsday carried a story-that pnee more brings the Roosevelt tribe and the dogs'before the public in true Hyde Paresque fashion. It now turns out that the big Eng­ lish ‘.‘Blaze” that was later shipped by air in a orate that occupied three seats in an airplane and which forced three service men in uniform to give away for the dog, bit the Presidential Scottie, which acounted for the story last week that “ Fala” had been sent to the Walter Reed veterian hospital. Such was the story Mrs. Roosevelt cold a group of wdunded war veterans touring the White House. She also had stated that “ Fala” , the Scott, was n the country, “ and we hope he is having a wedding,” The Post stated' Wednesday that' ‘Fala” and, his blue-blooded lady love were incompatible. Actually, says the First Lady, "the lady bit him.” After many denials and squirming staged by the White House and a host of army and navy men to “ cover up for the Roosevelt tribe” , a dispatch this week states the Washington Post learned it Was the daughter o f the President, Mrs. Boettinger, who lives at the White House, that made all ar­ rangements fin* the priority papers • 0 m mm! BUY MORE WAR,BONDS PRICE, $1,50 A YEAR PAYNE W A N T S ...... PROFIT TAKEN OUT OF W AR INDUSTRY MISS BERTHA JACKSON . DIED IN NEW JERSEY MORE BEEF FOR OUR BOYS— All packers under federal inspec­ tion for government orders is made, and then 40 percent of the total be­ come available fo r civilian consump­ tion. The set-nsidc on utility grade beef also was changed from 60 per­ cent of “ army style” steer and heif­ er carcasses to 50 percent o f utility steer, heifer and cow carcasses. SECOND ARREST MADE INVOLVING A MINOR Word was received here Thursday morning of the death of Miss Bertha Jackson, 70, a former resident, died at 200 Ashland ave., Bloomfield, N. J., the home of her sister, Mrs. Mabel Whiteman. The deceased was the daughter of Rev. .Hugh Parks and Margaret J. Frazer Jackson, and besides her sis­ ter, is survived by a brother, Robert Stewart Jackson o f Bloomfield, N. J. The body will be broughtsfo.Cedar- ville and the funeral will be held at 3 p; m., Monday, Feb. 5th - from the McMillan funeral home.-. The service will bo in charge of Dr, R. A. Jamie­ son. Burial will take place in Massies Creek Cemetery where her parents are resting. iTAX COLLECTOR HERE FEBRUARY 13 County Treasurer Harold J. Faw­ cett, announces that he or a deputy will visit five different towns in the county for the collection o f 1944 real estate taxes and assessments. The following are the places and the dates: Monday, Feb. 5, Spring Valley at the Spring Valley National Bank. Tuesday, Feb. 6, Yellow Springs at the Miami Deposit Bank; Thursday, Feb. 8, Jamestown, at the Farmers and Traders Bank; Feb. 9, Osborn at the Village Clerk's Office; Tuesday, Feb. 13, Cedarville, at the Cedarville Federal Savings .and Loan Associa­ tion. Taxpayers who reside in townships will call at the respective places for payment of taxes or if special service is desired please call the county treas­ urer at least three days in advance of the date deputies will make the visit. The deadline for payment o f taxes without penalty is February 28. Mr. Fawcett says many property owners are paying taxes now for the entire year. A second arrest has been made by Chief Marshall in Connection with lo­ cal robberies, Another minor, 17, that has been turned over to the ju* venlle Court. He had tided to get in­ to the army and navy but Was turn­ ed down when facing such charges. It scCms the army and navy wants only honest men. Robberies of other places about town are also on the way towards being cleared up, Fourteen boys attended the Boy Scout meeting in the Scout Room on Monday evening, Jan. 29, This re hewed interest in Scouting Under the leadership o f Ward Creswcll, Hetman Randall and Chester Murphey is most promising, Plans are being made for the National Scout Week, Feb, 844. STOLEN AUTOMOBILE IS RECOVERED An automobile belonging to Roe Littoral, and reported stolen from the Rainbow Inn, west o f town, Sunday night was found 1n Xenia where it had been abandoned near Spring Hill School, Chosnut and .High sts. WATER SITUATION MAY BE SERIOUS THIS SUMMER White Columbus is facing a serious water shortage, there will be many a town in Central Ohio that will face the same thing, and Cedarville will be one of them. Regardless o f a new pump being installed lately it is said we are not getting the amount o f water needed especially during the summer months. While we have had some snow the rainfall has not been enough to in­ crease the water supply and the wat­ er table stands just about where it did last summer. Two things come to the surface in a water shortage. One is the matter of fire protection and insurance rates and the other is water for sanitation qs well as domestic use, In addition to the water situation the village cannot long put o ff the instalation of a Sewerage disposal plant. If We expect post-war indus­ trial expansion the town must have a more definite water supply and a die* posa! plant, Fairfield and again at Memphis, Tenn. The story hardly fits in with early White House denials, but it of­ ten takes time for the truth to over­ come a lie. The dog story was not pushed o ff the daily press for the story o f Col. James Roosevelt having a train held in Chicago for himself and bride for 6 hours while, passengers walked the station platforms. At first James de­ nied that he had,the train held up. The next day it was discovered that -Janies had sent a telegram'from Crestline, O., asking that the Los An­ geles train be held up for his connec­ tion. - - This, was just an ordinary week in the life of the “ Royal Family’.' Papa FDR sent the name of “ Col. Elliott Roosevelt” to the Senate asking ap­ proval for new honors for the famous marrying son, the •owner of the fa ­ mous “ Blaze” hound, The Senate not wanting to deprive the Royal family of public notice immediately made “ Col.” Elliott a “Brigadier General". The promition was for service tVhia. country but did not say when, where or why or how. it could1have been on hfe record of marriages and divor­ ces or he could have been promoted on his record of “ Batteling His Wo­ men.” He could have been promoted on his piloting of his dogs across the i Atlantic, no small feat. So far the President has not asked for the promotion of any service boys from Democratic New Deal families in this county and of course none out of Republican families. Wc only know of one Democrat that received promotion. "He wanted to get in and he wanted to get out.” Last week we told you “ Blaze" was shipped with an “ A-I” priority. Our attention has been called to the error that probably the priority ,w4s one not used often "K-nine". Get it? BANQUET AND,DANCE HONOR­ ING BASKET BALL SQUAD The Progressive Club is sponsoring a banquet dinner and dance following a basket hall ganie Monday, Feb. 12 at the Alford Gym, honoring the lo­ cal high school team that has won to itself laUrcls. The team has been under the direction o f Harry Wallace, who-is physical instructor. The game on the 12th Will be between the teg ular varsity team and the Reserves. The committee in charge o f the ar­ rangements is: Jack Shirley, Harry Hamman, Charles Rheupert, Arthur Cultice, Frank Creswcll, Edward C. Carlisle Sec some member of the Committee at once for reservations, Albert Edward Payne, indus­ trialist-farmer, has made a unique proposal,-that American manufactur­ ers turn over their entire profits to Unde Sam for the duration o f the war. He sent, telegrams to each o f the 435 congressmen and 96 senators and replies are now coming in, The early returns indicate that most con- ’ gressmen believe such a plan would not be approved by many companies. This would he particularly true o f the Wall Street corporations that back­ ed Roosevelt into entering the war, Payne .takes the position that-un­ der such a plan our war production would be greatly increased and the profit go to wiping out the war debtw Payne says it is rank injustice fo r manufacturers-l-especially war plants to pile up profits while the flower o f the nation’s manhood is being ,sacri­ ficed on the world’s bloody battlefields all over the world. Commenting on Payne’s proposal Congressman Clarence J. Brown, o f the Seventh Congressional District said: “ Your suggestion is thought provoking and may be the answer to our present war production problems. It also evidences your fine patriotism. I am happy to have it. ” Congressman-At-Large George H. Bender, Republican o f Ohio, said: “ I appreciate your telegram but I am afraid that, human nature being what it is, the idea wouldn't be well receiv­ ed by a goodly number. I know that, you are sincere and that your interest is that o f a thoroughly patriotic A - . merican.” Gong, William Lempke, Rep. wrote as follows: “ I am sure that if others would follow your suggestion* there that dumped three service men p ff at ^vould be and would be an increase in production and output . . . .There are plenty of millionaires. Some o f them started with $500 but took .millions from the government and the taxpay­ ers to enrich theriiselves, forgetting the blood and tears shed by others in this war.” . Cong. John J. Riley, Democrat, of South Carolina, wrote: ’ Appreciate your very thought provoking tele­ gram and I hope that others will feel like you do.” . Sen. James M. Tunnell, Democrat, Deleware, wrote: “ This shows a pat­ riotic attitude, I, don’t think an a- greement o f this sort could be reach­ ed. However, this only emphasizes your own willingness.” At this time pot a single Democrat- New Dealer, such as Sen; Peeper, Sen. Barkley, Sen. Wagner, Sen. Lu­ cas, all Democrats, have made no re­ ply. All are up to their ears in the Roosevelt war We are not informed whether Mr. Payne sent such a tele­ gram to Franklin D. Roosevelt or not in view of the enormous holdings the Roosevelt family has in General Elec- . trie that has had war contracts for hundreds of millions for war supplies as well as millions more for power plants at various huge dams built at score of places in this country by the Roosevelt administration, What W ill Ground Hog Do About the Weather? Mqndny this section, if not all of Ohio and other central states started the eighth week of real wihter, Mon­ day was a typical winter day and on Tuesday and Wednesday we had zero nights. A three inch light snow with wind filled the side roads with'drifts that closed the schools Wednesday. County and township road officials were kept busy with snow plows on side roads* R obs Township schools w *e clos­ ed due largely to lack o f coai but a number of the other schools in the county, were forced to close due to the roads Today is Ground Hog day. What is n store fo r the next six weeks ? " IIAROLD STORMONT WON SECOND HONORS, SATURDAY The district public speaking contest of th F, F, A. was held last Saturday morning at Beavercreek Twp. school. John Middleton, Xenia, won first hon­ ors and Harold Stormont, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Stormont o f this vi­ cinity won second fclsce. Mr. Middle- ton will go to Columbus fpr the com­ ing state contest witli Harold Stor­ mont as tho alternate, The latter spoke on Soil Conservation* County Approves Change In Road County commissioners from Mont­ gomery, Clark and Greene counties niet recently in Dayton to consider abandonment o f the Old-Oshom or Sulphur Grove road A hearing will he held on Feb. 7 Most o f the road is located in Greene county. By chang­ ing the road two bridges, one Wood, over Mad river would eliminate re­ placement, as it is Said both are In poor condition. ATTENDED CONVENTION OF TRUSTEES AND CLERKS s 'si The three township trustees from this township, Harry Hamman, Meryl Stormont arid FrCd Barqett, attended the annual convention o f trustees and township clerks at Columbus last week in “Columbus. HUY AND HOLD BONDS