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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
One-FOurth Of Taxes

Payment of s6,744 taxes by the
Ohio Power company boosted Fri
days receipts at the office of county
treasurer to $4,000. County Treas
urer Tell Thompson said the total
so far received now stands right at
100000 or approximately one-fourth
of the total due in the summer col
lection.
With less than a week remaining
till the nominal July 20 deadline,
Thompson said he would take steps
necessary for further extension by
the state department of taxation.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Drinks Poison In Error

James David, small son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. Brice Townsend, of
Lima, died at the Lima Memorial
hospital, Thursday afternoon at 1880
o'clock. His death was the result of
drinking cresolene, an inhalent for
nasal and bronchial membranes.
The cresolene was in cup in the
child's bed room. The poison was to
be vaporized in a lamp, and then
used as a remedy for whooping
cought. While the mother was in
the kitchen of the Townsend home,
it is thought that James David
awoke, wanted drink, and drank
the poison by mistake. The boy
lived just a few hours after the
poison was taken.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
NEWS NOTES FROM four COUNTIES

zine to his own use last March and
April while employed as Van Vert
county laborer in charge.
Others discharged were David A.
Jones, mechanic, Lima; A. r. Bait,
laborer-in-charge, Hicksville, political
activity; Harley Staver, mechanic,
Lima, political activity and failure
to obey orders, and Charles John
son, Allen county superintendent,
charged with political activity and
drinking on duty.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Lima Loan Firm
Expands

Announcement of a 100000 ex-
pansion program by the City Loan
and Savings company was made by
t. r. Schoonover, president.
The program was disclosed follow
ing official acquisition of the Thomas
building, 206 West Market street by
the City Loan at consideration of
approximately 100000. About $40,-
600 will be spent on the building
which will be converted into addi-
tional offices to make room for the
growth and expansion of the loan
company's concern.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Births Exceed Deaths
In County

Births again exceeded deaths in
the county health district during
June according to the vital statistics
report issued by Beth Mckinley,
county health board secretary.
Twenty-six deaths were reported as
compared with 33 new arrivals.
Major causes of deaths were re-
corded as heart trouble, old age, in
testinal flu and cerebral hemorrhage.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Fruit Prospects Bright

The Dick Beardsley orchard along
the Tiffin road east of Findlay has
just received its seventh spraying
and is due for two more, these late
sprayings for the apple scab and
other defects that may crop out on
the surface of the fruit. The care
taker of the orchard, l.. C. Althouse,
says the yield from present observa-
tions will be about rs per cent of
last year. But he believes that the
fruit, set thinner on the branches,
will be sufficiently larger to make
up for the fewer apples. Then
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Al Bushels Of Wheat
To Acre

Forty-one bushels to the acre was
the yield of II acres of wheat on the
Chase Thompson farm in Marion
township, threshed Friday. AS far
as has been learned it is the highest
yield so far reported in Hancock
county this year. The grain was
threshed by the w. S. Greer outfit.
The grain is of the new Thorne
variety recently developed and avail
able to only a few farmers for
planting this year for the first time.
Fred Roynon is tenant on the
farm. The wheat was planted on
corn stubble ground, disked last fall.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20

to alter the ruling of Congress rela-
tive to an increase of hours at re-
duced salaries" Mr. Schmuhl said,
sit should be realized by WPA
workers everywhere, that all they
can do is take the increase"
He said Hancock County was one
of the few counties in the Toledo
district, that did not offer some
kind of resistance to the new sche-
dule.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20

F. o. Fockler, secretary-manager of
the Association of Commerce, with
completion of the associations month
ly industrial survey.
The report covering the month of
July, disclosed that 4,968 persons are
employed by the city's IL represen-
tative industries.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Schools Lose S6,201
During Year

The public schools of the Hardin
county system lost sum of &c.
201.09 by absence of pupils from
classes during the 1889 term,
statistical report prepared by Coun-
ty Superintendent f. c. Ransdell re-
vealed.
In the elementary grades absence
of enrolled pupils accounted for a
loss of 23,170.7 days of attendance
while high school pupils throughout
the system were absent a total of
8,S72 days.
Continued on page 6)
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
$4,000 Blaze Seen
21 Miles

A fire which destroyed the Ans
den grain elevator at an estimated
loss of $4,000, was discernible in
Findlay 81 miles away.
The fire, starting shortly before
nine o'clock, attracted the attention
of many. One motorist said he and
companion drove from Van Buren
nearly to Fostoria, but did not locate
the blaze.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Trustees Take Over
Relief

Trustees of the IL Allen county
townships Wednesday took over their
new duties as "agents" of the county
commissioners and commenced the
distribution of relief funds on a
greatly reduced scale.
The trustees have been empowered
by the board to investigate applica-
tions for direct aid and write gro
Gerry orders whenever needed, but
the only money available for this
purpose was the $1,476.51 which re-
mained in the relief fund when the
new state law went into effect July /.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Corn BOrers Good
Fish Bait

Farmers in Allen county are get
ting even with their old enemy, the
corn borer-and proftably, too, ac-
cording to reports reaching the state
conservation department today.
They have found that the worm
makes good fish bait, so they've put
Mr.. Corn Borer on the live bait
market.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Old Seed Grows Large
RadiSh

Mrs. C. C. Crider of the Converse
community was displaying a spring
red icicle radish at her home the
past week. The radish measured
more than 13 inches in length and
more than five inches around.
This radish grew from seed pur-
chased from a Spencerville hardware
over three years ago.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Rubber Firm Approves
RecapitaIizatiOn

J. F. Schaefer, president of the
Master Tires and Rubber Corp. an
nounced last week that stockholders
have approved a recapitalization plan
to cover accumulated dividends on
preferred stock.
Holders of preferred stock will re-
ceive 55-100ths of a share of new
preferred stock and $1.29 in cash
for each share now held. The new
stock will provide for four per cent
interest instead of the present seven
per cent.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Lima To Vote On
Relief Levy

Plans for special half-mill levy
for direct relief purposes were sub
mitted last week to the Allen County
Board of Elections by City Council.
The levy will be voted on August
s, with the hope of raising about
$4,000.
The action came as direct relief
was resumed after one-month stop
page. Only about $4,000 month is
available, however, compared with
$4,000 a month prior to June Is.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Shakeup In Highway
Setup

A shakeup in State Highway Di-
vision No. / workers on charges of
political activity, was disclosed We'd
nesday with Director Robert S.
Beightler notifying the Civil Service
commission of their dismissal.
William Muntzinger, of Convoy, sub
ject of an earlier order which was
modified by the commission to a 30
day suspension was ousted. He was
charged with converting state stone
and Is gallons of state-owned ben
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Ada Man To Teach
In England

Harold Wilson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Wilson of Ada, and
teacher of English in Kenton high
school, has accepted an exchange
teaching position which will keep
him in Mackelsfeld, England, all
next year. He is studying English
at Cambridge university in England.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Fire Hazard Ordered
RaZed

The old Reimund wagon shop
building, a two-story frame struc-
ture in Findfay, has been ordered
razed within so days by State Fire
Marshal Ray r. Gill. The structure
was described as fire hazard by
the fire marshal, Mrs. P. J.Reimund,
owner, declared.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Auto Inventor Is Dead

John A. Scharf, 72, machinest and
inventor who constructed and oper-
ated the first automobile seen at
Redwood, near Kenton, died at his
home there last week.
He obtained patents on a number
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Marshal Is Bit By Cat

Marshal John Neil of North Bal
timore, was treated by a physician
for a hand wound he suffered more
than a month ago.
Neil was bitten by rabit cat
after he had been called TO the home
of a local resident. Apparently
healed up, infection started in a
finger and three lancings have been
required.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Hancock WPA Draws
Praise

William B. Schmuhl, Toledo dis
trict WPA administrator, expressed
appreciation yesterday at "the fine
attitude shown by Hancock County
WPA supervisors and employees when
it was announced there would be an
increase in hours per month"
"In view of the fact there is moth
ing the WPA administrator can do
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Court House To Close
On Thursday

The Hancock county court house
will close at noon Thursday and will
be closed the remaining Thursday
afternoons of July and August it
was announced by the Hancock coun-
ty commissioners Tuesday.
Findlay retail business generally
will close on the same Thursday
afternoons.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
More School Children
Reported

The annual report of school emu
meration just compiled in the office
of the Hancock county auditor indi-
Gates more children of school age in
Findlay and Fostoria this year than
last, but less in the rest of the
county.
The total enumeration of children,
5 to IT years old, inclusive, is listed
this year at 8,643 as compared with
$500 in last years report.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20

there is the satisfaction to the owner
that comes from handling larger
fruit. The prospect of abundance
of fruit in Hancock county is very
bright and orchardists are satisfied
at this stage of the game.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20

ters. Entries closed Saturday.
The contest will include a beauty
contest at 2 p. m. July q and q
coronation ceremony July % in Dom
nell Junior High school.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
S4,368 In Sales Tax
Distribution

June distribution of $4,368.31 in
sales tax to local government units
was announced in the office of
County Auditor Frank H. Huffman
Thursday. s%sr
The Hancock county fund received
$1,049.35 and the City of Findlay,
S2,272.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Horses Kick Is Fatal

Betty Jane Gigal, 8, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Wigal of near
Mt Victory, died in Kenton hos
pital of injuries suffered Sunday
when she was kicked by a horse.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
HANCOCK COUNTY
179 To Seek Baby
HOnOrS

One hundred seventy-nine babies
and children under five years of age
will match their charms and health
in a "better baby" contest to be
sponsored in Findlay July 81 by
Juno Temple, No. 40, Pythian Sis
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20
Lima Shows Industrial
Gain

Lima's industrial employment,
showing its biggest gain since 1887,
has increased more than 300 per-
sons the past 80 days.
This was announced Wednesday by
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-07-20

of mechanisms for automobiles and
other purposes, but died without re-
alizing any monetary return from
the field that was his hobby.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Roosevelt, Hughes
Address CONGRESS

Continued From Page II
threatened by gusts of passion ano
prejudice which in misguided zeal
would destroy the basic interests
of democracy"
Mr.. Roosevelt did not mention
relationships directly but left no
doubt of his faith in the superior
ity of democracy over other forms
of government" which revert to
those systems of concentrated self
perpetuating power" He abhorred
"re-incarnation of the Justice OF
the dark ages" in some nations.
To-day" he said, with many
other democracies, the United
States will give no encouragement
to the belief that our processes are
outworn, or that We will approx
ingly watch the return of forms
of government which for 1000
years have proved their tyranny
and instability alike"
Shall We by our passiveness, by
our silence, by assuming the atti-
tude of the Levite who pulled his
skirts together and passed on the
other side, lend encouragement to
those who today persecute religion
or deny it?" ne asked.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
February Arrests
Exceed Last Year,
Report Declares

Arrests during February in El
Centre were greater than for the
same month in 1888 and nearly up
to the six year record of 1887, po-
Ice headquarters announced Sat-
urday.
One hundred and seventy sus-
poets were arrested for variety OF
crimes, led by the old favorlte
drunkenness and disturbing the
peace. for which "a found their way
into trouble. Twenty-four more
were picked up for plain drunken
ness. without frills. and l6 for va
grancy. The rest Of the violations
ranged from petty theft and assault
to reckless driving.
Most of the ITO paid fines or
served Jail sentences. Only l3 won
suspended sentences.
Although nationalities were linn
tied to seven, with American citi-
zens most numerous, the culprits
came of a variety of states. They
claimed loyalty to "a different
states.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Hewitt MARRIAGE
Plans Called Off

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4. (UP)
Friends revealed today that the
contemplated second marriage OF
Ann Cooper Hewitt, wealthy heiress
in the estate of the inventor and
philanthropist, Peter Cooper Hewitt
was definitely off.
The 23-year-old poor little ricf
girl" left here several months ago
after suing Ronald Gay Oakland
garageman, for divorce. Her COM
panion was Gene Bradstreet, ex-
bar steward Of the Army and Navy
club in the Fairmont hotel.
The heiress, principal figure IL
sensational allegations her mother
conspired TO have her sterilized, re-
turned here recently. Bradstreet
was not with her. She confided to
friends that their marriage plans
no longer were being considered.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Marathon Runner
Carries Key to
Throw Open Gate
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and other exhibitors bedded ami
mails down for a nine-day stay at
the county fair
Horses in the new horse barn al
the south end of the fairgrounds
watched pasSersby as attentively as
the fairgoers inspected each thor
oughbred which was scheduled tc
race in events Saturday and Sum
day afternoons.
Cowponies, saddle horses and two
world-famous trotterS, Star Bright
and Able Britton. We're also among
the list of animals scheduled TO
take part in race events. A match
race between Star Bright and Aboe
Britton was moved to the open
ing event spot for Sundays races,
which will start at pm.
Judging of poultry. horticultural
and agricultural displays was COM
pleted.
The Boys Band offered a concert
at o'clock and free vaudeville acts
and the Queen contest were listed
as entertainment features Satur-
day night
Arthur King, e. Centro anchor
man on the relay team, which paced
runners from Calexico. Holtville
and Imperial high schools. in a race
from Calexico to the fairgrounds.
officially opened the exposition.
James Baxter of Holtville, Jerry
Murphy of Imperial and Ted San
dez of Calexico trailed in that order.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Labor War Darkens
Film Night Spots

HOLLYWOOD, March 4. CUP)-
Labor troubles today darkened
night spots frequented by the mem
bers Of the film company.
With the famous Cocoanut Grove
at the Ambassador hotel already
closed for a week, it was announc-
ed that the Biltmore Bowl and Bilt-
more Rendezvous at the Biltmore
hotel will close on Wednesday.
President Baron Long of the Bilt-
more hotel gave as the reason the
high wage scale demanded by the
musicians union"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Mrs. Gable Ready
ToDiyorce Clark

LAS VEGAS, New, March 4. up
Mrs. Ria F.. Gable, having COM
pleted six weeks of residence here
tomorrow is to file suit for divorce
from Clark Gable, film star, hel
attorney disclosed today.
The attorney, Frank McNamee
jr, said the complaint will be left
with the clerk of the Clark county
district court tomorrow and that the
case probably will be heard Mon
day by Judge William E. Orp.
1t was indicated by Attorney Nc
Nance that the grounds for divorce
will De extreme cruelty" mildesl
charges upon which a divorce may
be granted in Nevada.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
HoItyi|Ie Mail
Carrier Succumbs

Edward Nelson Hopper, 40, rural
mail carrier of Holtville, died Friday
at his home at Fourth and Maple
streets.
He had lived in Imperial Valley
for 21 years.
His survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Myra Myrtle Hopper; daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. B. Senger; a son, r..
E. Hopper; a sister, Mrs. r. M.
Trent; and a brother, w. r. Hop
per.
The body was taken to the Lem
ons undertaking establishment in
El Centro pending funeral arrange
ments. The rites will be held at
Holtville Baptist church at an hour
to be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Board Suspends
EmbaImer License

CALEXICO, March 4.-The Cali
fornia board of Embalmers and
Undertakes Friday suspended for
90 days the embalmer's license held
by A. r. Hens and closed his CAL
cXico undertaking establishment for
like period.
Board members reached this de-
cision after investigating charges
that Hens had violated board regu'
lations. The charge was brought
against Hens by j. Padres, Mexican
consul here.
Padres charged that Hens used
profane. abusive language in the
presence of the body of Roberto de
Ccntreras and members of the dead
mans family
Decision in the matter was reacll-
ed after an all-day hearing at the
DeAnza hotel here Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Strike Spreads as
Ghandi Fasts

RAJKOT, India, March 4. UPl
"A hartal-a strike of protest and
mourning - spread through India
today while Mahatma Gandhi start
ed on the second day of his hunger
strike unto death
Gandhi was cheerful but his
general condition had been weaken
ed by previous hunger strikes and
a specialist from Bombay, after an
examination today. banned all Wis
itors and correspondents.
The specialist had examined Can
dhi's heart Sunday and advised him
against his strike in protest against
the refusal of the Thakore Saheb,
ruler of the little state of Rajkot,
to carry out promised reforms lib
eralizing government. Today the
specialist said that Gandhi's heart
action was not as good as it was
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
NaWStudies New
Type of DirigibIe

WASHINGTON, March 4. CUP)-
Navy department officials delayed
action today on bids for construc-
ton of a S3,00O,OOO dirigible to
study a last minute proposal of an
engineering concern TO build an ali
metal liehter-than-air craft.
The sponsors of the ship, the
American mechanical engineering
company Of Washington, claimed
that it would reyolutionize con-
struction and operation Of that type
of aircraft. They said it would be
100 per cent American design and
American type of construction as
opposed to the Zeppelin or German
type of design and construction,
and would convert dirigible con-
struction from a German foStereo
industry TO an entirely American
one.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05

and private ShlpyaruS as a result
OF close cooperation between indus
try and government
The navy is pressing steadily
ahead with work on 70 WarShipS
ranging from 10000 ton battleShips
down to tenders. But current dis
cussion of national defense centers
on the vast expansion of the army
air corps.
Passage by the house yesterday
Of a $5O0,000,00O appropriation for
support of the army for the fiscal
year beginning July l placed the
oulk of President RooseveltS de-
fense program before the senate for
action. Currently, the senate is de-
batting an emergency defense bill
that would authorize expansion OF
army air corps strength to 5000
planes.
Also passed by the house and
waiting senate action is a bill to
establish 10 new naval air bases
n strategic outlying areas. That
bill originally included the con-
troversial $5,000000 item for har-
Dor work at the island of Guam.
Edison, discussing the naval pro-
gram which was enlarged by the
last congress, said it would be COM
pleted by the end of 1899.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Townsend Clubs
Arrange for Booth

Townsend clubs of Imperial coun-
ty will alternate in providing recep-
ton committees at the club booth
during the county fair at Imperial
Calipatria club No. l took charge
on the opening day, Saturday. e.
Centro No. 2 will be in charge
Sunday; Ell Centro No. on Mon
day; Calexico No. l on Tuesday,
Ell Centro No. l on Wednesday,;
Brawley No. l on Thursday; Holt
vile No. on Friday; Ell Centre
No on the last Saturday and
Calipatria again on the final Sum
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Robbery Suspect
Gets Six Months

Levi Erwin will serve six months
in the county Jail for attempting
to rob a Filipino in El Centro last
December, Judge Vaughn N.
Thompson ruled in superior court
Friday.
The court refused his application
for probation.
Candelario Aguirre was granted
probation for one year. He previ-
ously entered d plea Of guilty to a
charge of driving an automobile
after his operators license had been
revoked. James Keeling, Negro
was granted probation for two
years. He was charged with failure
to support his family.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
State Produces
Most of u. 5. Wine

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4. CUP)
"A copyrighted survey by the wine
institute contained tables today
showing California produced nearly
30 per cent of the wine made in
the United States last year.
The institute estimated United
States consumption of all wines,
domestic and imported, at 100000
gallons during 1888, of which 55,-
100000 gallons were marketed as
California wine. In addition, Cali
fornia wines were used as blends
in other domestic wines.
Californians, the survey showed,
indicated a marked preference for
state grown wines, consuming 49,
000.000 gallons Of the California
product and 100000 gallons Of
other wines.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-05
Corrupt Practice
Angers Governor

SACRAMENTO, March 4. up
Asserted corrupt practices CT legis-
lators today drew criticism from
Gov. Culbert L. Olson as he studied
message to the legislature in con-
nection with his submission of the
Philbrick report on the Sacramento
county grand jury inquiry of legls-
lative corruption charges.
The governor released the report
two weeks ago and said he mas
furnished a copy to all members OF
the 1899, 1897 and 1885 legislatures
Howard Philbrick, former G-man
prepared the report for Ex-Gov
Frank F Merriam.