The Yellow Springs American, Volume 1, Numbers 1-22

PAGE TWO THE YELLOW SPRINGS AMERICAN Thuradls THEYELLOWSPRINGSAMERICAN THE GREENE COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY A non-purtUlan Newspaper published in the better interest of Yellow Spring* and surrounding community by Dedicated to preserving and promoting the American Way of life Advertising rates upon request SUBSRCRIPTION HATE ........... , , ...................................... 12.50 per Year With a Buckeye In Congress... Ry CLARENCE J. BROWN M m W m4 C m i t m , T»k OiU D itiikt by Clarence J. .Drown Member of Congress, 7th Ohio I)l*t, Of grave cincem to every Ameri­ can is the fact that thus far ■ a ti least up until the time this column is being written - the Reels have failed to account for somewhere be­ tween six and eight thousand Am­ ericans taken as prisoners of war In Korea. Only a few captured officers have been exchanged as yet. Still held are Major General William F. Dean and many other high ranking officers. Seemingly the Reds are con­ tinuing to play the United States for "suckers" in carrying out the prison­ er exchange under the truce. Tire conference to work out per­ manent peace arrangements under tlie terms of tire Korean Truce is not starting off well. There is every evi­ dence tire conference is being used for propaganda purposes, and th a t no final settlement of the. Korean situation will be reached within the foreseeable future. This will not me­ an a resumption of tire fighting in Kirca. but rather a continuance of the "cold war” in that section of the world, In the meantime American authorities are proceeding with plans to rebuild South Korea. Two hund­ red million dollars of American money lias alrendy been authorized for Hits project, which It is estima­ ted, will run better than a billion dollars, The increasing rapidity and regu­ larity with which many influential newspapers and publications arc changing their views on foreign (pending arc amazing. Last week the very Influential and widely read U. S. News and World Report carried a lending article which virtually re­ pudiated and brnnded as a failure, this country's foreign policies and foreign aid programs of recent years. The ably edited magazine |>olnts out th a t China, which was saved by the United States a few years ago, Is now making this country "cat crow" in connection with the Korean situ­ ation: th a t Russia, which we helped save in World War TWo, is now our mortal enemy and plotting our de­ struction; that France, preserved and liberated twice by the American armed forces, is turning away from the United Stales and refusing to tooperatc in the war against Com­ munism; th a t Italy Is doing the lame thing; and th a t Great liritnln has been playing up to the Rusalon* and refusing to give the United States, whole-hearted cooperation In the present world crislls, Also th a t the Untied States suffered one mil­ lion casualties and expended over 1360 million In helping save Russia, China, Britain and France In World War Two, while since th a t war ended America has spent, or obligated her­ self to spend, nearly $66 billion in contributions and aid to friendly countries, America also has suffered nearly 145 million casualties and spent untold billions of dollars to stop communist aggression In Korea. Yet what, If anything, the United Slates has gained from these sacra- ftees and efforts remains a mystery. White Individual Federal income taxpayer* are scheduled to have their takes reduced by approximately 10 per cent next January 1st, when the Korean War emergency (ax increase automatically expires, actually most Americans will receive but Utile ben­ efit therefrom Inasmuch as Social Security taxes automatically increase January 1st, on both workers and employer* by one-half per Cent each. AH tills means the average American working man with a wife and two children receiving less than $300.00 a month In wages will actually receive ■ little teas take-home pay than a t present, A worker receiving $300.00 • month will only receive 10 c a month In overall tax relief, as his in­ come lax will be reduced by $ 1.00 a month, on the average, while, his Hodnl Security tax all) bo Increased by $1.50 per month. SomehoW or other It's always hard to win any battle, with the tax collector. Fiscal experts now estimate that the Federal Government will actually spend some $73 billion during the present fiscal year, while Us top maximum Income from tax collec­ tions will run $68 billion. This means the Government will have a new def­ icit of at least $5 billion next junc 30th, and perhaps more. With cer­ tain tax reductions automatically going into effect January 1st next, the spending budget for the coming fiscal year will probably be $67 bil­ lion against $63 billion of tax in­ come, which will mean another def­ icit of at least $4 billion. So, unless foreign aid and military spending arc drastically reduced, it will in­ evitably become necessary to increase the national debt limit and borrow more money, thru the Issuance of bonds; to finance this deficit. In 1940 the farmers of the nation received 52 cents out of every dol­ lar the American housewife spent o>i food, wlillc the food processors, distributors and retailers received 48 cents. Today, for the unprocessed food he produces, the farmer receives only 44 cents out of the consumer's food dollar, and the processors, dis­ tributors and retailers receive 65 cents. The farmers average Income tins dropped drastically in the last three years, while food prices to the consumer have gone down but little and, in mnriy instances, have actually Increased. On June 30th of 1951, inventories of manufactured goods on hand In the United States totaled $69.5 bil­ lion. Two years Inter, as of Juno 30th of this year, such Inventories totaled $77.0 billion. Inventories carried by manufactures have shown the great­ est gain—$05 billion In two years, The entire Inventory situation is a subject of grave concern, for it means American factories and work shops arc producing more than the American people can, or are willing to buy and consume. As a result, many factories are reducing their production schedules and arc laying off workmen, only in the garment Industry, especially in men's clothing tine, 1 ms production and employment increased in recent weeks. We are not cynicc', but we can not help noticing th a t many of the most glowing tributes and eulogies Iktld our late lamented friend and fcIlow-Obioahs, Senator Robert A, Taft, were written or spoken by the left-wing cOUunnmlsts, editorial wri­ ters and radio commentators who w consistently criticized, attacked and smeared the Ohio statesman while he lived. Official figures released by the U. 3. Department of Commerce show th a t during 1952 the average ..Am­ erican citizen Jintl an income of $1039.00, In 1952 Ohioans had an average Income oi $1801.00. The in­ come of Delaware citizens topped the nation a t $ 2200.00 each, while Mlssis- sfplan* ran the lowest a t $818.00, The personal income of all Ameri­ can citizens Inst year totaled $265,- 30?,000,090, or nearly $13 billion n- bove 1951, Admiral Arthur Bedford fogk.ov# as Chalrmomn of the United States Joint Chief* of Staff last week, succeeding General Omar Bradley of the Army, who is retiring to private life; Red/ord's assumption of office Is tile last step In completely cluing* Ing the high military command of tho nation. The Admiral Is consider ed one of the most able and best in­ formed men In the armed forces. CedarvileChiefWarns Bicycle Riders On Traffic Violations Cedarville Police Chief Marion Lowry this week Issued a warning to children riding bicycles a t night that they must have lights. The chief stated that safety haz­ ards are btlng created by children riding on sidewalks and riding at night without lights. Many compla­ ints have been received. Chief Lowry issued the following order; Anyone riding bikes on side­ walks, without lights or violating traffic regulations wil have their bicycle held for several days or be turned over to Juvenile authorities In Vcnln, by Order of Police Chief Marlon Lowry Ccdorvlle. Ohio Gas Company Asks Kate Hike For Rural Consumers The State Public Utilities Com­ mission this week scheduled a hear­ ing for Sept. 10 on application of the Dayton Power and Light Co, pertaining to gas rates for rural consumers in areas around Yellow Springs. Cedarville and Jamestown and other communities served by the company. The company is requesting permis­ sion to increase rates to these con­ sumers to bring them in lino with the new rate schedules in the vil- (inges. Village councils recently granted permission for the rate increases within the corporate limits of the towns served. Care-free COMFORT Yw can *nj«y that “ tied a <ete in the wirfdM fisting .irfwA y#§tf ham* i* i gitlpgsd i p i eVWtlAMSCH40e*-8red, werm-elr h e ^ ^ iyitini* wkHSfr aaarJ J g g a t a h i ......................... „ IM»nT| RWtH•wWllwflwl R MtowNrtoreAwWreff MMffigW m. LICENSES AVAILABLE AFTER SEPT/ 30 Tills is the year that all automo­ bile drivers who purchased three- year licenses in 1959 must get a new license before their first birth­ day after Sept 39, New 1953 opera­ tors licenses will go on sale Sept, I. The licenses will sell for one dol­ lar and will be valid until 1950, Cha­ uffeur's licenses will sell for $1.50 Both will retain their validity until 1950. Pcrsoiis who bought their lic­ enses after 1950 wilt find the re­ newal date printed on the face of the document. The new 1953 licenses may be pur­ chased any time within 30 days pre­ ceding tho owner's blrtliday, a t which time the old licenses become Invalid, F, Faye Fluke, whose office is located In the rear apartment of 253 Xenia Avc., is the Yellow Springs deputy motor registrar. Other Gre­ ene Countians in tills classification include Delmnr D, Casson of Oak and Broad Sts,, Fairborn; Dorothy L. Hook if 104 N. Main St., Bcllbrook; Esta Stafford of IS \V. Washington Georgt Hare of 203 N. Longview St., Knollwood; Lloyd Warbtirlon, Automobile Club Secretary, of 112 N. Detroit St., Xenia, and Ruth Wea­ ver of 30 W. Main St., also In Xenia. St,, Jamestown, TRACTOR PULLING CONTEST SLATED AUGUST 27TH H ie Jamestown Lions Club Is span soring a tractor pulling contest which Is to be held a t the Legion Ball Park on Labor Day evening, Monday, September 7, at 7:00 pm . The weigh hi is to be between 3;30 and 0.36 a t the Xenia Farmers Ex­ change. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to three classes. Rules wil! be available a t local implement dea­ lers. There will be ho entrance fee to contestants. For further informa­ tion, contact Dale Atlcy, tiie general chairman for the event. There will be concessions and cal$ available on the grounds. 2-H Bible Class To Hold Picnic CEDARVILLE —The 2-H Bible Class of the U. P. Church will hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Sept. 1 , a t 0 p.m, a t the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buullen, The Buleln res­ idence is located on the South River Road. Miss Helen Pitman To Wed Saturday A wedding of local interest will take place a t 2:30 p.m, Saturday In the Yellow Springs Methodist Chu­ rch when Miss Helen Pitman ex­ changes vows with Robert D. Ham­ mond. The Rev. Thomas B. Smith will perform the single-ring cere­ mony, Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A, Pitman of Norwalk, Conn,, who were to arrive Thursday for the wedding, and Mrs, OllVe Hammond of Yellow Springs and Dr. W. A. Hauimond of Xenia. For her maid of honor and only a t­ tendant, Miss Pitman has chosen Miss Marjorie Cormack of Chatham, N. J„ who is associated with Na­ tional Cash Register in Dayton, John Phillip Hammond will perform the duties of best man for his brother; and ushers will include Robert Da­ vid of Cleveland and Edward Alex­ ander of Yellow Springs. Before and during the service, Mrs. Trenton Judy, organist, will present nuptial music. A family reception will be held in the home of the bridegroom's mother Immediately following the ceremony. After a two-week wedding trip, the couple will reside in Yellow Springs. Miss Pitman Is secretary to Dr, Lester W. Sontng, director of Fels Research Institute. Her fiance is engaged in farming. D E A T H S - GEORGE A. EDI.ER Funeral services for George A. Ed- ler, 83, who died a t 12:29 a.m. Sun­ day In his residence, 395 N, Winter St,, were held a t 2 p.m. Tuesday in Yoder Memorial Home with the Rev, Thomas B. Smith of Yellow Springs Methodist Church, officiating. Bu­ rial followed In Glen Forrest Ceme­ tery. Mr, Edicr had been in failing heal­ th for the last five years, and criti­ cally 11) since Saturday, He wm born in Gallia County July 17, 1870, a son of George and Nancy Ripley Ed­ icr, A farmer by occupation Mr. Ed­ icr spent most of his life in the Yel­ low Springs area, He and tils family moved into the village In 1939, Mr, Edler was a member of the Yellow Springs Methodist Church and the Junior Order of United Am­ erican Mechanics No, M of Spring Valley. Survivors include his widow, Nora, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Squires of Yellow Springs; one son, Clarence, of Tampa, Fla,, one sister, Mrs, My­ rtle Walker; one brother, Charles, both of Gallipoli*; two granddaught­ ers, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Dunevant and Miss Wilma Squires, both or Yellow Springs, and a number of nieces and nephews. MRS. MINNIE MEREDITH Funeral services for Mrs, Minnie Snypp Meredith, 80, of Dayton, for­ merly of Yellow Springs, were held Thursday in the Marker funeral (tome, Dayton, by the Rev. Fay Le Meadows, Burial was In Springfield’s Femcliff Cemetery, Mrs, Mertdith, actively associated with numerous Dayton social and study groups, died a t 12:49 am , Mon­ day in Miami Valley Hospital, where she had been admitted Sunday after FARMERS IE PREPRREB Finance the Purchase o f Your Perm or Your Short Term Perm Mortgage Loan the FEDERAL LAND BANK WAY* U t a ii Interest — Longer Term — Fay Any Day and Lower the Interest — Small Seml-Annaaf Fayments — 4 percent Interest on Faiwre Payment Fond# — No Renewal Fees If Depression Strike*, B e , SAFE SURE SECURE Write or Call EARL SKILLINGS, Seereiery*Treaeww SPRINGFIELD &8W 0NAL . FARM LOAN s n ^ ift $ Mi WtiMri*, iprtngfUM, Ohi# J Lu having suffered Sudden illness at 10:40 pm . In the Island Park band- ahcll. A native of Springfield, Mrs. Mer­ edith was the widow of John C. Meredith, Dayton musician and own­ er of the old Meredith Music Store, whic was located a t 132 S. Ludlow St. for 37 years, Mr. Meredith died In 1932. Mrs. Meredith was a member of Victory Chapter, OE 8 ; Allah Court, Order of the Amaranth; Harmony Shrine, Bara Court; Oriental Shrine, Daughters of the Nile, the Dayton Music Club, the Young Women’s League, the Dayton Women's Club, the Dayton Historical Society and the Buroughs Nature Stury Club. Survivors include a brotlwr, John L. Snypp of Santa Barbara, Calif., several nephews and a niece, Mrs, Ira Barr of Yelow Springs. conserve water. Tlie water supply ordinarily comes from five wells, three of which have been gradually dtclinlng In produc­ tion for several years, and two which art ordlnarly strong pumptrs and easily supply the town. Spurgeon said Wednesday that three of the wells arc totally dry, one Is almost dry and there is no way of telling how long tho fifth will hold out if the drought con­ tinue*. Cedarville normally consumes a- bout 135,000 gallons of water a day, but consumption has risen lately be­ cause residents have .been watering lawns and gardens, The Cedarville Board of Public Affairs is requesting iveryohe to stop this practice and to use water for household needs only. “There is an amazing strength in the expression of the will of a whole people; and when It declares itself, even the impagination of those who would wish to contest it is overawed." —Alexis de Tocqueville. "If liberty an dequality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found In democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in tlie government to the utmost" —Aristotle MRS. Gl.ENNA MAY BRYANT Mrs. Gltnna May'Bryant, of Co- darvllle, Route 2, died a t 4 p.m, Wednesday in McClelland Hospital, Xenia. An active member of the First Presbyterian Church and Wo­ men's Clubs of Cedarville, also had been In falling health for the last five conths and crltcally ill for the last three weeks. Mrs. Bryant was a daughter of the lute Jesse and Cora E. Baker Henkle. A native of Springfield, she had lived in the Ctdarvillc community tor the last 27 years. Surviving Mrs, Bryant are her husband, Dana R.; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Scott of Cedarville and Miss Joanna Bryant* a t home; her mother, Mrs. Cora E. Henkle of Springfield; <?ne sister, Mrs, Irma Jean Hughes of near Enon. and one brother, Earl Henkle, also of Spring- field, ' . The body was removed to Yoder Memorial Home, Ytllow Springs, where friends may cal Friday af­ ternoon and evening. Services will bo held there a t 2 p.in. Saturday with the Rev, C. Wilbert Sterner of the Cedarville First Presbyterian Church, officiating. James S. Few Is Endorsed GREENE COUNTY—The appoint­ ment of James 8 . Few of Wllbcrforee to the post of Adviser of Negro Af- Commerce was endorsed this week fairs for the U. S. Department of by Greene County election board of flctals. CEDARVILLE WATER SUPPLY CRITICAL A critical water shortage in Ctdar- vlile caused Charles Spurgcou* sup­ erintendent of water and sewer works in Cedarville* to ask residents Wednesday to do al they can to : Such 1 I CAREFULL ! | Work! j | Phone 7-7237 j 1CLEANING - PRESSING 1 • ALTERATIONS S • • I Stag’s Cleaners ; ■ Jasan and Leant Stagner • Like Money In The Bank! . # # # # Is This Your Phone Number? 7-4292 * * • * IP IT IS You have 2 delicious club steak dinner* coming lo you F R E E • 0 0 * Watch lo r this aeries of id* each Week in thi* I paper and in the Yellow Spring* Naw* ^Ynpi*' v-FTSTTr"" ^ 4 „ i Mill/, "My boy* about seventy-five years ago I learned I was not God, And so, when the people of the various States want to do something and I can't find anything in the Constitu­ tion expressly forbidding them to do it, I say, whether I like it or not; 'Damn It, let ’em do it!’ " —Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes HAPPY HOMlMAK'lRS SAY: hTCMRMM, *..ro* MRMfUM W e f r b n .U r t * * * BILL INLOW 43 W. 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