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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
War Blocks Plans
For Study Abroad

The present European war has
blocked plans of DR.. Calvin Kiels-
meier and Mrs. Kielsmeier for study
abroad, it was learned here the first
of the week when the couple ar
rived here to spend several days at
the home of her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. P. A. Kliewer of Grove street.
DR.. and Mrs. Kielsmeier who re-
side in Butte, Montana, had planned
to sail this fall from New York
City to Europe where he expected to
do graduate medical study at Bern,
Switzerland.
Whether they will be able to make
sailing arrangements later in the
year is not yet known.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
RehearsaIs For
"Messiah" Start

Rehearsals for presentation of
"The Messiah" on Dec. II were
started Tuesday night by the Bluff
ton College Choral Society.
Everyone interested in singing in
the oratorio is invited to attend, and
Prof. Russell A. Lantz, conductor,
said it is not too late to report at
the next meeting. Rehearsals will
be held every Tuesday at 7.3G .. m.
Rendition of "The Messiah" this
winter will be the first observance
in a series of special events marking
the celebration of the fortieth an
niversary of the founding of Bluff
ton college, Prof. Lantz announced
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
No Word From Brother OF BIufftOn
Woman Since Bombing OF Warsaw
Three Pound Catfish
Largest Caught This
Season Hooked Here

THIS is the story of a big fish
that didn't get away-that
catfish weighing over three
pounds and measuring 10 and
one-half inches that Dallas (Jack)
Berry, Bluffton postal clerk,
hooked at the National Quarry
last Friday night.
Berry, who is something of an
amateur angler could scarcely
believe his eyes when he hauled
the big fellow from the water at
the end of his line baited with a
large minnow.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Burial In Maple
GrOUe Cemetery

Remains of Charles B. Wilcox, 60
residing south of Lima were brought
here Monday forenoon for interment
in Maple Grove cemetery.
Mr.. Wilcox died suddenly at his
home early Saturday morning.
Surviving are his wife, the former
Lulu Gustwiller of Bluffton, one sor
Charles of Lima, one granddaughter
and one brother, w. Wilcox of Co
lumbus.
Funeral services were held in
Cridersville, Monday morning with
Rev. John Zuiderhook of near that
place officiating. Following the
funeral services the remains were
brought here for interment.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Former Resident
Dies In NeU York

Armin Herman, rs, retired New
York City pharmacist and former
Bluffton resident died in a hospital
at New York, Saturday, following a
three weeks illness. Word of his
death was received here the first of
the week.
Mr.. Herman was born in New
Riegle and came here with his par
ents as a youth. His father. DR..
Franz Herman, was pioneer Bluff
ton physician.
Young Herman served his ap-
premiership as pharmacist under
the late Andrew Hauenstein and in
1883 left here for Cincinnati where
he entered pharmacy school,
After completing his course he
went to New York where for fifty
years he was engaged in business
as a pharmacist and at one time op-
Grated two drug stores.
In 1897 he was married to Lillian
Brueck who together with one daugh-
ter Miss Hope Herman, both Of
New York City, survive. Surviving
in Bluffton are one niece, Miss Lii
lian Reehling and two nephews, Syl-
van Herman and Frederick Herr.
Mr.. Herman was the last of his
family He was a brother of the
late Frank Herman, Mrs. S. p.
Herr and Miss Minna Herman all
of this place.
Funeral services were held in New
York City, Monday followed by bur-
ial at that place.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Arrival OF Fly Free Date For
Wheat Finds Farmers Skeptical

Rains and cooler weather Tues
day and Wednesday brought some
indication of more favorable weather
conditions but farmers stated that
much more moisture will be needed.
Prospective acreage for wheat SOW
ing has increased sharply since the
rise in the market price of the grain
during the past month. Dealers in
commercial fertilizer who reported
no demand for their product until
early this month are reported we'll
nigh swamped with orders.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
To Talk Here On
Summer In Europe

Highlightso of the International
Christian Youth conference held in
Amsterdam, Holland, during the
past summer and other European
experiences will be the subject of an
address by Miss Roberta Chapman
of Columbus who will speak at the
Methodist church here Sunday night,
October s at $50 o'clock.
Miss Chapman of the Columbus
Y. w. c. A., was a delegate from
Ohio to the Amsterdam conference
and her address here will be fall
feature of the District Christian En-
deavor program. All young people
are invited.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
FindIdy Writer To
Talk Here Friddy

DR.. T. Richard Dunham, of Find
lay, author, publisher and church
leader, will talk on Russia and
Germany in Bible Prophecy, at a
meeting at p. m. Friday in the
st. Johns Reformed church.
DR. Dunham's appearance here is
sponsored by the Brotherhood of the
Reformed church. The meeting is
open to residents of the town and
community.
DR.. Dunham is prominent church
leader in Findlay where he serves
as pastor of the Calvary church
writes religious articles and conducts
his publishing ventures.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Schools Here Will
Close For Putnam
County Fair Oct. 5

DLUFFTON high and grade
- schools will be closed on
Thursday of next week to give
pupils an opportunity to attend
the Putnam county fair at
Ottawa.
On account of the many
absences of those attending the
fair, the schools here have closed
for one day for the past several
years. The day lost at this time
will be made up at the end of
the year.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
PIANO RECITAL

Elma Schifferly will present a num-
Der of her pupils in a recital at the
St. Johns Reformed church, Saturday
night at 7:30 o'clock. The public is
invited.
Appearing on the program are:
Margery Klay, Wanda Niswander,
Virginia Miller, Treva Kempf, Julee
Garmatter, Miriam Diller, Lavon Bur-
richter, Mary Ellen Lugabill, Marilyn
Hofer, Merriam Hannawald, Margaret
Niswander, Christine Miller, John
Moser, John Schumacher and Alfred
Basinger
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Many Auto DriUers
Without Licenses

Many Bluffton motorists have
failed to purchase their new drivers
licenses, it was stated by Robert
Lewis, deputy registrar of motor We
hicles. in charge of issuing the per-
niits here. ~ nus
1d All motorists are required to have
their new licenses by midnight Sat
urday night and such licenses must
be produced on request of the state
highway patrol or other officers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
In New Locations

Harold Ruggley and family have
moved into the Mrs. Mary Ludwig
property on North Main street.
They vacated the former A. d.
Gratz property on South Main street
which has been purchased as the
site for Buttons new post office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Basinger
have moved from Mt. Cory into their
home on North Main street, the
former w. p Agin property.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
18th Anniversary OF
Eastern Star Chapter

Observance of the twenty-ffth an
niversa~v of the order here, Bluffton
Eastern Star chapter will hold a
special meeting at the Masonic hall
Friday night at s o'clock. Worthy
Grand Matron, Mrs. Mary Woller-
man of Toledo will be here for the
occasion.
The chapter was founded here in
1914 and it's twenty-ffth anniversary
finds it in a fourishing condition.
All members are expected to be in
attendance at the meeting Friday
night.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
WINDOW EXHIBITS

S. T. Nonnamaker, Bluffton shoe
repair man is also something of a
fruit grower in his spare time. An
exhibit of a cluster of six large
Stark Red Delicious at the end of
small branch which he placed in the
News window Is attracting much at
tention. The apples were grown on
Nonnamaker's lot on Spring street.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
County Corn Husking
Contest October II

Harry F. Barnes, vocational agri-
culture instructor at Bluffton High
school, is a member of the committee
laying plans for the third annual
Allen county corn husking contest.
Competition this year will be at
the James C. Begg and Son farm,
Columbus Grove Route Two, on Sat
urday, Oct. 81. In addition to the
contest, there will be colt show and
a farm machinery display.
Hybrid corn will be husked from
a 125-acre plot in the contest.
Barnes is on the corn husking COM
mittee with w. H. Teegardin, Henry
Prior, Karl Riker and N. c. Griffith
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28
Births

Announcement has been made of
tho birth of son to Rev. and Mrs.
George Agin of Midland, Mich,
formerly of this place. 5s9
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-09-28

IF. D. R. Turns Down Southern
Planters'-Bet they won't COTTON
to him now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS sPoR
 FAMILY TRADITION

Harlan dustaison, Penn's brilliant end and captain, graduates next June, but his brother, Gordon, an outstanding freshmaf, will carry on the family tradition for the Red and Blue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Lewis, Jacobs
 "Deny All"

Chicago, Dec. 10 - (U.P) - De- nials Of Nate Lewis, manager Of Harry Thomas, and Joe Jacobs, manager Of Tony dalento, that they had had any foreknowledge of fixed fights" went Into the records of the Illinois Athletic Commission, re-opening its hearing on charges that Thomas participated in two fixed" fights heard Lewis denial yesterday. An affidavit of Thomas swearing that he had been told to lose to Max sehmeling and Tony dalento, was read, The affidavit said the outcome of one of the bouts had been predetermined in c North Side hotel,
 "There was absolutely no talk Of fixing & fight in that hotel" Lewis said. "The only document signed by me was an agreement with Joe Ja- eob's schmeling'B manager, 10 q re- turn match fl Thomas should win
 A wire from Jacobs and dalentG regarding Thomas bout with Tony at Philadelphia read;
 "dalento and myself absolutely deny ell charges of Harry Thomas Merry Christmas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
TORONTO MANAGER
 'RIDES' ICE BRUINS

Boston, Dec. io.-tUP)-Led by their fiery manager, Connie smythe. the leading Toronto Maple Leafs seek to increase their margin over tho seeond.plaee Boston Bruins in c National Hockey league game here tonight.
 smythe, aroused by the Bruins defensive tactics in c tie game ct Toronto Thursday, inserted c paid advertisement in c Boston paper which requested fans to "eofne t0 the Garden and see real hockey club, the Toronto Maple Leafs"
 Explaining the advertisement, emythe said, "we'ii get no financial return from this cd because the visiting team doesn't share ct oil in the receipts. But If we've got to carry the whole league while the other clubs fail asleep and try te scare the customers away, ther we're willing to put out he dough
 The game will mark the home de- but Of defenseman Jack Crawford sidelined most of the campaign with an elbow injury. A victory for the Bruins would push them into c top.tie with Toronto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Initial Basketball Come Due To naorrou
Maloney And Sprague Were Easy Winners

Maloney and Sprague were one- aided winners over Bunker Hill and Hopeville yesterday afternoon, Mal- oney coming through with Q 2i to victory; while Hopeville was hum- bled l7 to 6 by the Waterville entry, Maffia and Esoposlto for Maloney, Horder for Bunker Hill, Rurkowskl and Twelves for Sprague and Larkin for Hopeville scored well, Horder and Larkin scoring ell points for their teams. Scores:
 MAI,0NEV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
C. L. P. Mixed Bo1Cling League

past ten summers l have had c slice playing golf. wish you would give mo c hook but not the kind that Pat Dwyor was going to give mo when got two consecutive four boxes.
 Sincerely, Carl x. Dillon. Dear Santa:
 If any team deserves to win the Mixed League, we do. I try hard and bowl very accurately, too, 5ut 1 have no luck. Many times I put tho ball in tho pocket and ell I get b c nine pin break instead Of c strike. This iS not justice. When I hit them (which iS all the timo) ten pins should go down instead of just nine, So fl you have any senSo of fairness ct oil, you will give iil the championship of the Mixed League. But whether you give it to Us or not we will take 1t anyway 50 l don't know why l wrote you this letter in the first place. Respectfully yours, "Wiid" Wilburforce Knight P. s,-Is 1t oil right, Santa, even if I go twelve feet over the foul line7 Jack Kearney says oven Helen Roberts could do as well as do if fho went that much over the line.
 *ss
 No bowlings next two Mondays. Merry Christmasi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
HELP FOR TURFMEN

The Professional Horsemen's AS. soeiation, a benevolent organizatlo pays the hospital bills and provides iinaneiel assistance for aged and needy turfmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
BY LEFTY Letters 0 Santa Claus
Dear Santa,

Dear santa:.. .. n., ., q. .. ., Through experiments wkich l have conducted recently, l have dis. covered that l can boSl much bet- ter with Q soda water bottle than with c regulation ball. Perhaps l could bowl better with gallon jugs than with bottles because of the larger hitting surface. Now if the tint Of your schnosola Is any tidi. cation, you must have many empty Jugs round and about your place, Please leave me three for Christmas,
 Sincerely,
 Francis P. Dwyer, P. s.-it is not absolutely neees- Sary that the jugs Do empty Dear Santa:
 Once upon c time l bowl i27, l ani very well satisfied with this in- deed and feel that 1 get my fifteen since worth. At tho time, ! think bowling is c fine sport and better than going to dances even, But my love for the sport grows cold for ] never attain said score again. Why I cannot understand, for am . good girl and help my mother wash the dishes and do tho homework, Sometimes I even give my little sis- ters money for the movies but they always give it back to me when they get their allowances, for fl they do not, 1 will break their feeks. What I am asking for ct this time is another i27 game 50 that one and oil who are saying the first Is just luck will be forced to keep thoir big mouths shut. Being as good as I am, 1 certainly deserve this much, but If you cannot see your way clear to c i27 game 1 would appreciate c i20 or even 6 i26. Hop- Ing you will keep me ifi mind, I re. main.
 Yours truly,
 Doris M. coSgrove. Dear Santa;
 We are afflicted with the worlds worst anchor man. Althoughordi- narily we are not ones to complain putting up with this lug has be- come impossible. If we do not get rid Of him soon, there will be c jus- tifiable homicide. So please bring us c new anchor man, We l'row that you and your reindeer travel through space, and in the event that you pass over this guys head any, thing your reindeer might do to help us avenge ourselves would be greatly appreciated. No ono who gets four one pinfiliers in c single string deserves any mercy either in this world or the next.
 Thank you very much.
 Madalene Murphy,
 Ange Mambruno,
 Rita Tierney,
 Ed Leselsky.
 tThe entire KillyS Sauad) Dear Santa:
 My bowling ball is c reverse which breaks about five inches. It gives Fae lots of spare leaves, but I can't make them because my ball curves too much to allow for them cor- rectly. For instance, If I have the one, three, six leave and shoot for the one, three pocket, hit the six pin on the right. If shoot to skin the one pin on the left my ball goes straight and l miss. What I would like to have you give me Is c Ee- verse that breaks about on inch. There Is one thing more. For the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Once time fight Co Now Frank Bachman and Hym Aroom Capn will tell yeu up Lew Jenkins,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
HIGH SCHOOL
 RIVALS READY FOR EARLY TEST
Each Team Has Had One Game to Date-New Sys-
 tenn for Tech Outfit

With that 7-6 football result not yet out of memory Q Leavenworth high school basketball unit fired to the proverbial pitch" for its best effort meets a promising Crosby hoop array that took care of New Britain in competent fashion last week. The local rivals are due on the Wilhy gym floor tomorrow night with every indication of fast, lively, interest- ing and perhaps close contest in which Crosby Is favored to win but Leavenworth may upset.
 New Style
 Coach Bill Tracy of Leavenworth, with no more than two players from last season has instituted his own basketball ideas for the Crosby game while Crosby has not yet been thor oughly tested as New Britain was surprisingly weak, while the local lads worked together surprisingly well for their first game.
 Loavenworth has had one test to date, and 0 tough one 1t was, the Tech team going out Of its class to provide Bristol with an early season "breather" but 0 win over Crosby could change the entire basketball complexion of things at Leaven. worth. Reserve teams of the two schools meet in the usual prelims mary game at 7;30 with the varsity game an hour later. Tickets, on sale today at the schools. and Biener's Sport shop, moved briskly.
 The starting team for the Crosby game will be Lovallo and Travers. guards; caisse, center; and Marshall and Harbanuk, forwards. Azzara, Griffin, Komornsky, Calo and Dlug- leeki will also see plenty of service.
 Crosby will depend on Hannon and Fisher, forwards; Verbyla. cen- ter; and Roland and Brickei, guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
HoPEvILLE

Score ct half time; sprague 10, Hepeville 0. Referee: Pettine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
RED S0X TO SARASOTA

Boston, Dec, 10 - (U.P) - The advance guard of the Boston Red sox biggest squad will report for le40 spring training at Sarasota, Flap March l. Manager Joe Cro- hin said last night, before leaving for Washington, that pitchers and eatehers would report on that date. lnflelders and outfielders will be on hand three days later to bring the squad to 4b, Cronin expected to res turn here for a baseball dinner Feb- fuafy 1,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Benny Babula Garfield Highs triple threat quarterback leads hS team against Miami High the Health game mas Day. has received offers from Georgia Teeh Tenneee Dame and Fordham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
RALCo's TRIM TEDESco's
 SERVICE 3l.l0

At the Webster school gym Thurs day night the Waterbury Raleo'f took the measure Of the Tedesee Service to the tune of 34.i0. Santa Lucia of the Raleo's took scoring honors for the night with Q points, Smith scored consistently for the dashoue Gang, while his teammates played c fine floor game.
 The Raleos would like games with senior teams in Waterbury and vicinity. For games write to;
 Frank Lorusso, oi Easton Ave, Waterbury Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Fielding Averages
 Prove Figures Fib
By DAN PARKER

SAW: FIGURES NEVER proof that old saws to found n;dns Is:sssd ss.:s.1 G saSas @ Gordon of tho Yankees ranked eleventh snS s n s vos %ss % S S S Ss:. 1 @n Tu that Gordon good Keystone comedian rather than s expert xy the lest second Ssssman the xerioaa League elephant avsaes M tAs ar seekers In Che league But O the complete sascon Sl every assi.s when A: w.s sought csns prs proved worst fielding Sassm.n
 The in odons they didn't take aecoun. ss many M @ times % when n JIG Joe broke M h nee meek going r m M no are misleading because give no hint of the number of when decided to for MT, Sweeney.
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 BESIDES BEING oIRcufLocuT1osT end an author. on redundancy and uuog Baosh fight well versed In foreign At night Binding he had Petey Sca headners ne ring together Do Introduced whose native tongue spanish Muhky insisted uan didn't sabe But Mfr stumped coneemps9 ot by Euekoad dc foie Digging a the versatile fellow cleared his throat &Roa khow-commen
 Mir BoghS Parian spnsh authentic ilan infection for Simon obeyed him suite.
 Speaking of the Oregon TraL would Oregon trad E less "homey"? - ~ ' ~
 HAYWOOD BRouN newspaper career s sports writer ma remained one a heart to the end Being sports writer dent hy for the oppressed and understanding Of their problems hs oo ot reporting sports events Brounb sincerity impressed themselves almost instantly contact Many disagreed with Broun the on the man. Champion though liant hght In vain The expressions It the news Of his death indicated had ven the undying affection of those whom this better world. " " ~ ~
 Once upon tIme fight used up Now, Frank Bahman and ymie Avroom Capln will tell Lew Jenkins.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
TIGERS VS COWBOYS

The North End Tigers meet the strong Litchneld Cowboys tonight at Q o'clock at the Boys club gym The lasso artists will have Del KnoS who pastimed in the amateur league many seasons, the Da Ross brothers Bill Hladick, Joe Biazek and Clar- ence Baldwin in their lineup. The North Finders will start Tony 0uer- rera and Joe Celentano at forwards Calo at center and Tom Santa Lucia and Frank Place ct the guard posts. Dom Mellilo and Ed 0erty will be in reserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Last Nights Fights

Holyoke, Mass. Howell King, ie2. Detroit, knocked out Willie Hagen. i66. HaverhiA (e); Al 0authier, i36. Ludlow, outpointed Johnny goren. son, i30, Providence, R. I. (O: Al Costo. i40, Holyoke, knocked out Dlondy Russell, i40, DTockton (s).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
ALPINE RECORD

Don Lash, Indiana State polee- man, Is the first runner in history to win the national senior A. A. U. cross country championship six times. Willie Ritola captured it five tifiieA.