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Evening star., 1939-08-29
Soviet Parliament
Delays Ratification
Of German Pact
Action on Treoty Is Not
Expected in Moscow
Before Sept. !
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Aug. 20.-Soviet Russia
cautiously delayed formal ratifica.
ton Of her on-aggression act with
Germany today and watched the
grave movement of the European
situation.
Most observers thought speech
by Vyacheslaff Molotof1, Soviet pre-.
mier and foreign commissar, ex-
pected to precede ratification, was
being delayed because of the pos
sible outbreak of a "capitalistic war"
Ratification After September 1.
The Supreme Soviet, Russia's
Parliament, today pushed consid-
Grafton of the pact farther into the
background, deciding that the sec
ond item on its agenda-changes in
the military service law-would not
be considered until August 81 at q
joint meeting of both chambers.
The on-aggression pact was the
third item on the agenda and no
date tor its consideration was an
nounced. 1t was understood, how
ever, that ratification would not
come before September l, at the
earliest.
Approval was given today Of an
agricultural tax bill. Deputies de-
clared that the tax law would play
an important part in the further
consolidation of collective farms.
Tone of Speech Is Question.
Foreign observers did not doubt
that Russia would ratify the treaty
with Germany. But they expected
Europe's coming events would decide
the tone of Molotof1's S speech.
If there is peace, the Soviet Union
Is expected to claim credit for it. II
it's war. she expects to remain neu-
trail. In any event Molotoff is be-
lieved waiting to seize the most ef-
| fective propaganda angle.
| German circles in Moscow pro-
fessed no concern over the delay,
pointing out that under the articles
of the pact it became effective when
Foreign Ministers Molotoff and
Joachim Won Ribbentrop initiated
the agreement. Ratification. said
the Germans, was only an unimpor-
tant Formally
Satisfied With Japan's Reaction.
Soviet newspapers reported with
obvious satisfaction the resignation
of the japanese cabinet, asserting
Russia's agreement with Germany
was having tremendous effect
upon japanese policy.
Another possible reason for the
delay in the ratification was the fact
members of the Soviet Supreme
Council still were arriving for the
extraordinary session from the out
posts Of Russia's S territory.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
1e|egraphers 10 Seek
Cancellation in DISPUTE

The Negotiating Committee of the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union,
Local No. "a, decided today to seek
the aid Of the Labor Department
Cancellation Service in settling their
dispute with the Western Union Co.
The committee, given the power
last night to call strike vote If
necessary to bring negotiations to
q head, will meet with DR.. John r.
steelman, conciliation chief, tomor-
row and explain their position in
wage-hour demands on the COM
pany.
Members of the union delegated
strike-vote powers to the committee
during a closed meeting at the
Hamilton Hotel. The union, Or
ganized last April, claims a men,
bership Of 635, or IS per cent of the
Western Union employees in Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Embassy Releases Denial
Of Atrocity Stories

~ the Associated Press.
The Polish Embassy made public
last night communique from the
Warsaw government declaring all
the recently reported stories of
atrocities" against Germans in Po-
land ARE completely unfounded."
1t accused the German govern
ment of trying to convert imaginary
stories into an asset to be used for
purposes of diplomatic pressure"
This is the text OF the COM
munique:
For some time past, the German
press has conducted campaign ac-
cusing Poland of mistreating the
German minority and citing facts
which were not only erroneous but
pure fabrications. For as long as
this campaign remained within the
limits Of newspaper propaganda,
even though directed by a press
completely controlled by the gov
ernment. Poland limited itself to de-
nying such information and to sub
mitting correct versions to those
who requested it for legitimate pur-
poses"
I'm the meantime, in the course
of the last few days, those COM
pletely false stories have been re-
peated by the highest personalities
In Germany. In this manner, the
German government is apparently
anxious to convert imaginary stories
into an asset to be used for purposes
Of diplomatic pressure. Because of
this, the Polish government finds
itself compelled to protest categori-
cslly against such methods which
are used for the sole purpose of mis-
guiding foreign opinion and govern
ments.
without entering into too much
detail at the present time, it is
necessary to emphasize that all the
recently reported stories Of atroci-
ties, such as the wholesale murder
Of a. Germans near Lodz and Of
eight Germans near Bielsko, etc.,
are completely unfounded."
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Bremen
Continued From First Page.)

an announcement by the u S. Mari
time Commission cancelling calls of
all American vessels to German
ports and the Polish port Of Grynia.
Repatriation Speeded.
AS other nations in potential war
zones called home their ships, the
Government took additional steps
to speed repatriation of Americans
abroad, stranded in foreign ports
by abrupt cancellations Of steamship
service.
American Flag Line vessels were
equipped with extra lifeboats and
their decks lined with hundreds OF
cots to meet the demand for in
creased passenger space.
The jam was eased somewhat with
the announcement the Holland.
American Line had chartered the
l9,429-ton liner John Van Olden-
barnevelt from the Royal Neither
land Co. 1t will leave Southampton
Thursday on its flrst transatlantic
crossing with 1,l00 Americans.
The Normandie and Bremen
which arrived within a few hours o1
each other, brought back more thar
5000 passengers, many Of whom
danced with JOY on the decks when
they learned for the first time thu
crisis had not developed into war.
Passengers Feared War On.
Captains of the two ships had re.
fused for two days to answer shore
radio messages for fear that if battle
broke suddenly their positions at ses
could be traced.
The Bremen was reported to have
steered south of its usual course anc
the Normandie far north while pur.
suing zig-zag tactics employed by
World War vessels.
LAS far as We knew, war hac
broken out" said one Normandis
passenger, describing blackout.
aboard ship.
"All Of the lights in our cabins
were extinguished, except for indi.
rect lighting and small bed lamps
The curtains were kept across the
windows at night and the passengers
became imbued with the idea that
we were racing away from some.
thing"
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Polish Atrocity Storie,
Reported Broadcast
By German Stations
'BestioIity' Claims Are
Stated Following Others
Given in English
~ the Annotated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The Daily
News today said listeners to German
short wave stations DUB and DJD
were treated to German stories Of
Polish atrocities" last night.
The news said the broadcaSts diff
fered from previous ones in that
announcements in the German Ian
guage related numerous stories
omitted in the English version.
Announcements in German, the
News said, included the following:
Poland has now systematized the
hourly increasing prosecutions of
Germans. Measures of torturing
and maltreating are piling up. Polish
terrorist bands have been equipped
with arms by Polish authorities.
"Revolting Bestiality" Charged.
In German and English: TT is
reported from Riga that hundreds
Of Polish soldiers with full war equip
ment are deserting hourly across the
Polish-Latvian border" German
only: The number cannot be es-
timated at this moment, because
they are still pouring across the
border In great numbers. 1t is
learned from these deserters that the
organization Of the Polish Army is
very deficient. Also, their equipment
was mostly in a pitiable state.
Polish bestiality has reached
heights too revolving for words
Today q highly pregnant German
woman, who was being driven along
highway into the interior by a
band of Polish terrorists, together
with several hundred other helpless
Germans, was kicked in the abdomen
by Polish beasts until she died at
the wayside.
Another woman who was preg-
nant gave premature birth, due to
the ruthless treatment received and
mother and child died, due to lack
Of care.
Says Boy of 4 Killed.
"A 4-year-old boy was torn away
from his mother and when the
child began to struggle and to cry,
his hand was cut off and he was left
to die in the ditch beside the high
way.
Thousands of our German racial
comrades are desperately trying to
get out Of Polish torture hell. They
are 50 desperate they are using
trains that do not stop in Danzig
territory, but run through it at an
increased speed. They jump out of
the moving trains and many of
them have been killed and manned.
Yet, many people are continuing to
try this method of escape. because
they say, we'd rather be dead than
In Poland ,"
Evening star., 1939-08-29
New Bird Sanctuary

Migratory waterfowls will have q
new sanctuary on the Chesapeake
Bay In Maryland.
Closing of a large tract of the
bay area as refuge was approved
today by President Roosevelt on
recommendation of Secretary Ickes
The closed territory, in Hartford
and Cecil Counties, will be known
as the "S1squehanna migratory
waterfowl closed area"
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Normondie Also Refused
Clearance Papers

A high Treasury ofiicial indicated
today that customs of{icials were
searching foreign ships for arma-
ment that might be used to prey
on ocean commerce in event of
European war.
Herbert E. CASTOR, assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury, disclosed
that clearance papers had been re-
fused both for the French liner
Normadie and the German liner
Bremen pending completion Of 4
thorough customs inspection.
Asked what the ships were being
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Florida Pioneer Dies

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Aug. %.
Tracy Lewis, IS, whose family In
1883 built st. Petersburg's first
house. died yesterday after long
illness. AS q construction engineer
and later In the marine hardware
business. he was instrumental in
developing the city. He maintained
. summer home In Bellingham,
Wash.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Dies at Age 10

sAL1NA, Kans., Aug. 20 P.-
Reuben J. jackson, l10-year -old
colored man who worked as q plast-
erer until after his Tooth birthday,
died yesterday.
Unlike many centenarians he was
positive Of his birthd6te which was
registered by his nfkster in Jack
son County, Mo-, May 3, 1929.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Canadian Court Frees
Freiohter Koniosbero

QUEBEC, Aug 20 canadian
Press).-The admiralty court last
night released the German freighter
Konigsberg, which had been held in
port since Friday after warrants
were sworn out for her seizure when
she failed to deliver cargo to
Canadian buyers.
The vessel sailed for Germany
shortly after being released.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Train Blocks Firemen
From Fire

While Central firemen were forced
to stand idly by for about five min.
utes early last Wednesday as a D.
T. and l. freight train blocked the
crossing, a blaze was raging in q
frame house across the tracks.
Damage to the home was esti.
mated at $1,000 by Chief Harry
Tafinger. Firemen reported the fire
was started by spark from the
fiue about TAO a. m. The freight
was northbound, firemen said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Clock, Owner Each 80

A timepiece that defies time holds
a position on the wall of the John
Meyer home near West Independ-
ence. 1t is a Seth Thomas clock, a
three-story affair that requires wind
ing every eight days. 1t was bought
by Peter G. Swihart when he start
ed housekeeping on his own at least
80 years ago. The clock is now tenn
porarily out of commission. A cord
snapped dropping the heavy weight
to the bottom of the clock. When
this cord is replaced the long pendu-
lum will resume its endless swing,
ticking off the passing time. Like
the clock, its owner, John Meyer, is
90 years old. He married daugh-
ter of Pioneer Peter Swihart 81
years ago and this brought the clock
into the Meyer home.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Ada Corn Queen Is
Named

Helen Spar senior at Ada high
school and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Spar, of near Ada, was named
to rule over the festivities in con-
nection with the Halloween festival
and corn show to be held Monday
evening, October 80. Her official
title is "Corn Queen.
Miss Spar, who was chosen at an
election in which all Ada high school
students participated, is a corn
grower in her own right and comes
by her title naturally. She is a
member of the Ada Boys All club
and according to officials of the
state experiment station at Wooster,
she displayed some of the best hy-
brid corn in the state this year.
Her father is one of the largest
hybrid producers in the Ada area.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Lima Needs More
Relief Funds

A city relief budget for IA months
as approved by the City Council OF
Lima, is grossly inadequate, accord
ing to Mrs. Gladys Steele, Lima re-
lief director, who estimated that re-
lief costs will amount to more than
three times the $36,725 approved by
council.
The sum represents all anticipated
revenues which can be used for re-
lief between now and December
1910, however, any additional money
must be derived from other sources
Mrs. Steele said. A special tax levy
for relief, rejected by voters in Aug
ust, will be submitted again at the
November election.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
New Training Center
Opens

The Scioto Resident Training GEN.
ter for girls, the first of its kind in
Ohio, was opened last week in Ada.
1t has been established by the Ma
tional Youth Administration of Ohio
through the sponsorship of the
Hardin county commissioners and
community agencies in all of the
counties which it serves.
1t will provide a part-time resi-
dence, training, recreation and WORK
arrangement, making it possible for
SO girls between the ages of Is and
Is from Hardin, Logan and neigh
boring counties, to learn all phases
of household art and to live, work
and play on wholesome, co-opera-
tive basis.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Cow Is Elected Queen

A meek-eyed cow was chosen by
0. N. U. student lawyers, "arch-
bishops of Main street., queen of
the Ohio Northern law school and
paraded through town.
The real homecoming queen, pretty
Marjorie Range of Kenton, abdicat-
ed her throne for the day with the
good graces of majestic blood. Her
attendants, Margaret Knisely, Phyl-
lis Arthur and Leila Mae Baum,
bowed to Legal Louise, the hefty
heifer. Three little pigs were to
have been attendants to the sur
prised cow who had been so rudely
snatched from her grazing, but the
lawyers weren't so adept at catching
the squealing porkers as they were
the slower-moving Louise.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Finds Poisonous Snake
In Coat

An unwelcome visitor in the form
of a. live comprehend snake greeted
G. w. Wilkinson, father of H. O.
Wilkinson, r. r. No. 6, Findlay,
when he unpacked some clothes early
this week.
The clothe- had been packed for
mailing befose Mr.. Wilkinson left
his home in Piggott, Ark, to come
to reside with his son.
A few days before he packed the
clothes he had been picking peanuts.
Becoming too warm he laid the coat
on the ground and it is thought the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Nine New Game
WardenS Added

Nine additional deputy game pro-
tectors are now on duty in Hancock
county for the duration of the hunt.
ing season, it was reported at re-
cent meeting of the United Conser-
walton and Outdoor association in
the Moose hall.
The nine men have been appointed
by the state conservation commission
from the membership of the local
sportsman's club. They are serving
without pay.
There already are IL game pro-
tectors in the county and deputy
sheriffs also assist in checking game
violations.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Trading Post Is In
vestigated

Helen Taylor, Toledo head of the
aid for dependent children's program
in Lucas county, was in Ottawa last
week to inspect the relief trading
post established by Mrs. Bonnie
Corns. -
The post has gained wide publicity
and was established by Mrs. Corns
to provide a center at which women
heading dependent children families
could exchange their handiwork for
some more useful article.
The idea proved so popular that
persons on relief and receiving
other forms of public assistance
have been permitted to barter there.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Samaritan Rues Good
Act

w. E. Yost, a downtown salesman
of The Lima News, has found out
that you're not ahead befriending a
transient when you are i'll in bed.
For the past two weeks Yost has
been confined to his home and Thurs
day afternoon, police were told, a
man and a woman knocked at his
door asking Yost for a lunch.
Feeling sorry for the couple, Yost
told them to come in, it was report
ed to police. The couple was admit
ted to the house about 2 p. m, and
after they left Yost found that SD
in cash and a pair of shoes were
missing.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Falling Bricks Injure
Foreman

Cahrles Fergus, 40, Dayton, fore
man of crew razing the 100-year-
old Davis Block, which collapsed in
Findlay last Thursday, is in a cri-
tical condition in Findlay Hospital
where he was taken following an ac-
cident in the building.
Fergus was struck on the head
and shoulders by several falling
bricks shortly after he issued a
warning to all of his men to OBJ
serve extreme caution while working
in the unstable building.
He sustained skull fracture and
severe head decorations.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
$5,71O For S841,913
Assets

Common Pleas Court approval is
awaited on an offer of $5,710 for
bank assets once valued at $841, ,913.
The assets, consisting of accounts
receivable, overdrafts, judgments
and claims, were sold at auction to
the City Conservation Co., of War
rem, subject to approval of the court
and the comptroller of currency.
Proceeds from the sale will 90
toward final dividend to depositors
of the National-City Bank of Lima,
which went into receivership in 1881.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Ottawa Plans Hal
lOween Fete

Plans for the annual Ottawa fall
festival and municipal Halloween
celebration were completed last week
and every effort will be put forth
to stage the event Tuesday night,
October 81.
The event will be sponsored prin-
cipally by the Ottawa Chamber of
Commerce and will include a pa
rade with prizes for the various
types of costumes.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Retired RailrOader
Killed By Train

Timothy Shea, 70-year-old native
of Ireland and retired railroad
watchman, Monday night met in
slant death when he was struck by
a Pennsylvania freight train while
walking on the west bound track in
Lima.
DR.. Burt Hibbard, Allen county
coroner, said he would withhold a
verdict pending further investigation.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
All Members Get
Awards

Pins and certificates were awarded
324 Hancock county All club men,
bers at the annual achievement
night program Thursday evening in
the American Legion hall.
Out of the 465 boys and girls
enrolled in the club work at the be-
ginning of the year, " per cent of
them finished and received their
awards to equal the high mark set
last year. There were % clubs in
the county, 18 for girls and 10 for
boys.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
HANCOCK COUNTY
u. S. Flood Survey
At Findlay

A public hearing on damage done
by recurring floods in the Blanch-
ard, Auglaize and Ottawa River
drainage areas for the purpose of
arriving at some sort of food con-
troll measure, may be held in Find
lay next month by the War Depart
ment.
Capt. Homer P. Pettitt, Detroit,
acting district engineer, informed
City Engineer Otto Gohlke, that his
office had been assigned to make a
preliminary examination and report
ON food conditions.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Regains State Job
After Hearing

Wallace Camper, Kenton, dis
missed as an inspector in the build
ing and factories division of the
Ohio Industrial Relations Depart
ment, has been restored to his posi-
ton as of July l, 1889.
His reinstatement by the Ohio
Civil Service Commission came as
result of evidence taken at a hear
ing in Lima, August "a, according
to word received by his attorney,
Paul T. Mahon of Kenton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Fined For 9O-Mile
Hour Gait

A sixten-year-old lad, giving his
address as near Lafayette in Allen
county, was given a three months
suspension of his drivers license
when arraigned before Probate Judge
w. M. George on charge of traffic
violation.
The lad was arrested in Putnam
county by State Patrolman r. ID.
Oder, who charged that the lad was
travelling at speed of ninety miles
per hour when arrested.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Wins National Judg-
ing Honor

George Steiner, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Steiner, Sr., of near
Kenton, placed sixth in the nation
in judging all dairy cattle classes,
it was revealed in a communication
received from D. B. Robinson, voca-
tional agricultural teacher of Ken
ton, now in Kansas City with the
local judging team which represents
Ohio.
The Kenton youth competed among
20 teams and 81 individuals to at
tain the high mark.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Cherry Tree Blossoms
Again

We can't be too shocked with very
warm weather at times in this terri
tory during this time of the year,
but when poor Mother Nature, her.
self, is wont to get her seasons
mixed, it's time to check up with the
calendar.
Columbus Grove can boast such a
phenomenon of nature, for Mrs. Net
tie Kidd reported a cherry tree in
blossom in her back yard last week.
This same cherry tree was covered
with blossoms last spring, during the
latter part of April, and loaded with
the bright red fruit during this
years cherry season.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
10Y ear-Old Man To
Penitentiary

John ]. Johnson, 10, this week
awaited a transfer to Ohio Peniten-
tiary to start serving one-to-fve-
year term meted out by Judge Neal
Lora following Johnson's conviction
on charge of pocket-picking.
Johnson's wife was found guilty
of a similar charge, but sentence
was deferred.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
so Want Student
Air Training

Fifty Ohio Northern students have
applied for aeronautical training
since the university was approved
October ID, by the Civil Aeronautics
authority for participation in the
civil pilot training program.
Twenty students will be selected
from the so and will be given a
24-week course consisting of "
class hours of instruction and $3.50
hours of flight training at the Lima
airport.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26
Judge Upholds Elec-
ton Board

Methods of the Allen county board
of elections in challenging signatures
on civil service referendum petitions
were held valid in a journal entry
signed Thursday afternoon by Com
mon Pleas Judge Neal L. Lora.
The entry was signed after with
drawal of a protest against invali-
dation of some 1,400 signatures filed
by L. w. Overly, of Lima.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-10-26

The work will be done under the
supervision of w. Albert Hogle,
CCC superintendent; Lloyd Oil,
county game protector, and Howard
Langstaff, district conservation Off
GER. A deputy game warden will
accompany each CCC detail.
The fish are to be taken from the
upper reaches of Riley, Tiderishi,
Tawa and Lye creeks, Potato run,
and Portage river, the Swamp ditch,
Cessna creek in Hardin county, as
well as from other bitches.