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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

hood within their souls, will be
slow to demand war-when the
provocation Is only slight. Usually
these fine young characters are
the most patriotic when the real
need to fight comes-when their
country's honor is at stake.
If all nations will educate. or
train, the oncoming generation to
think in terms OF PEACE. there
will be peace and brotherhood on
earth. Love and the golden rule
conduct toward each other.
whether 1t be people or countries.
Is the only solution to the war
problem. The world needs Chris
thanking.
In the News Column.
Journal-American,
Dear Sir:
I AM glad to see another article
i about horses In tonight's paper.
have not missed an issue of your
paper since the one of November
9Th appeared. For years 1 have
WINGED at the roughness always
shown horses in the movies, al
though i thought the worst parts
were faxed In some way, which
perhaps explains why people re-
main silent instead Of protesting
they do not know that the horses
are actually injured.
Even though the public did want
(Which they do not) this despic-
able brutality to horses, should q
group Of men with power to mold
the public mind. deliberately cater
to the public's worst instincts !?
The trouble with the movies IL
the men who produce them and
choose what to give the public.
The people need another group Of
directors, men of different char
acter.
I Movies, however, are not n
necessary evil: one can avoid
them, or choose very carefully
which ones to see. II the choice
proves . mistake, IL Ia only self
respecting 10 get up and walk
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28


Miss Myrtle Turpin.
December IL, 1910.
Editor OF I'm the News Column,
New York Evening Journal,
New York.
Gentlemen:
IN REFERENCE to the article
i by Mr.. Hearst, regarding treat
ment Of poor dumb beasts in the
motion pictures, I am one of the
many who appreciate 1t.
These Western pictures, and pic
lures OF the "Jesse James" type,
IL Ia absolutely unnecessary to put
so much realism into them so far
as the animals are concerned
People would enjoy the pictures a
great deal more without seeing
horses forced to do the awful
things-jumping off cliffs-drag-
ging wagons through deep water
scared with flames. and lots OF
other cruel acts. Most human be-
ings are perfectly willing to use
their imaginatiOns rather than see
these poor trusting creatures Ill
treated.
The women's clubs should boy.
colt all this kind of pictures: yes,
and many men would join the
boycott, I am sure. That would
be one way of stopping producers
abusing animals In pictures.
never 60 to any picture which
shows the slightest inkling Of an
animal being treated unkindiy and
do my best to spread the word
around 70 other animal lovers to
keep away. Jl
do hope Mr.. Hearst will have
more of this type articles In his
paper.
Yours truly.
Charles s. Campbell.
Ala w. Mansion ST.,
Marshall. Mich,
Dec. IS. 1910,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Parked Car Crash Fatal

Guy Barnett, %. OF 325 Visger
avenue. River Rouge. died today in
Eloise Hospital of injuries received
when his car collided with a
parked car in front of 46S Polk
avenue. River Rouge. last night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
.Ex.Envoy TO Berlin
Reported Cuba S Pick

HAVANA. Dec. 2S-INS1--
DR.. Aurelio Fernandez Concheso
minister of the presidency. has
been appointed new Cuban am
bassador to Washington. it was
reported authoritatively today.
Until recently. 'Concheso was min
lister to Berlin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Err oil Flynn S
Yacht Hunted
International News Service wIr.

International News Service Wire
HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 2S.-Screer
Actor Enrol Flynn kept in close
touch with the United States
Coast Guard today as the latter
sought to locate Hymns yacht, the
Sirroco. overdue on trip to Homo
fufu.
Aboard the missing craft with
Capt. William Keil were six per-
sons. including AL Wetzel. studio
comeraman. and George Senaja, a
special effects expert.
The yacht left Los Angeles De-
cember IT. Flynn had planned to
fly to Hawaii and use the Sirroco
in a series of short films.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Long III, Hangs Self

Long i'll health was attributed
today as the reason for the suicide
by hanging of Denny Bernard, 62,
in his home at 4699 Thirty-third
street. He was recently discharged
from a hospital
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Gun S Number Off;
u. 5. Arraiqns Owner

For possession OF revolver
from which The serial numbers
were removed Earl w. Rogers. 43,
OF 1896 West Philadelphia avenue
was arraigned in Federal Court
charged with violation Of the Fire
arms Act He stood mute and was
held for examination January IS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Ex-Commandent Shifted

Col. James N, Churchill, who In
1887 and 1898 headed the Second
Infantry at Fort Wayne. now a
member Of the general staff corps,
CD intelligence of the war de-
partment, today was ordered 10
leave Washington January Is for
Fort Benning. Ga. for a Fourth
CORDS Area service command.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

You seem to express the tradi-
tional thoughts of my good old
southern ancestors, as I sprung
from the Davis and Jackson
families of Southern Confederacy
fame. My husbands mother was
a Randolph.
1 thought enough OF your policies
expressed in the Hearst news
papers-to scratch the electoral
representatives of both the Demo
cratic and Republican presidential
candidates In the general election,
and write the name william Ran
dolph Hearst, i'm the Independent
column Of the ballot. OF course,
I knew IL would not be counted,
but I wanted to express my pref
erenee- United States OF
America President. I voted here
at MOntell, Texas. 1 Just wanted
you to know OF the high regard
that many Americans have for
you-who has done so much to-
ward safeguarding our American
liberties.
With very best wishes. am
one of the millions of your friends
and admirers.
sincerely,
(Mrs.) Byrde Pearce Hamilton.
Thoughts Of an Everyday
American
BY Byrde Pearce Hamilton
Within the Hearts OF the People
only within the hearts of the
" people Is PEACE.
In history we find that all great
wars were the outcome OF q war
like aggressive leader. If people
are happy and contented they are
not planning an upheaval Of war.
II we would have world peace
ever. the thought seed Of peace
should he sown I'm the hearts OF
babes. II our children have love
within their hearts. they will help
each other and be tolerant OF the
shortcomings In others.
!, well-poised, peace-ioving young
people with she spirit Of brother.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Downriver Suspect Held

Lincoln Park police today were
to question Vincent Kinney. %. of
982 Victoria avenue. Lincoln Park.
regarding a series of downriver
robberies. He has already admit
ted. police said. the theft of mer-
chandise from two South Fort
street stores.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
vICHY OFFICIALS KILLED

BERLIN. Dec. 2s.-GNS)-
Five persons. including two i'm
portaHt members of the Vichy
government. were killed when a
French airplane was shot down
by British war planes while en-
route from Morocco 10 France,
the German radio announced
fodaN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
The Weather

TIE sun vIIl So today - rs r. n
AID rise tomorrow At 4
The moon ~ So today e. p ?. n.
ard rise tom rf1w a. s-i1 A. m
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

On week days enjoy the two
pages OF comics and adventure
strips in the daily Detroit
Times: on Sunday, the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics In COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

Gen. Hugh s. Johnson, "Amer-
ica's Fighting Thinker" Writes
Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
INVASION THREAT

A Lisbon dispatch 10 the Daily
Telegraph said il was rumored
that the Germans are about to in
wade unoccupied France because
Premier Marshal Henri Philippe
Petain assertedly has turned down
the latest German demands.
- This account said planes are
waiting at Vichy to carry Petain
and members of his government TO
Africa "as soon as the Germans
move" and that French troops are
embarking at Marseilles for Mo-
rocco and Tunisia in Africa.
The Telegraph added that rela-
tions- between Vichy and Washing
ton are close and that Petain is
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Greeks Register
Biggest Gains
Near K|isurd
BY A. 4. ANGELOPOULOS
Init News service stan Correspondent

ATHENS. Dec. 2s. - Striking
hard on the coastal front in Al
bania. advancing Hellenic war
riors pushed forward east of cap
tured Chimara today toward the
Italian-held port of Valona.
Military authorities in Athens
declared that while this advance
was progressing other Italian
units were driven from several
villages further north.
A bulletin by the Greek high
command announced:
Local operations were main-
tanned successfully. More than
200 prisoners were taken, In
GLIDING some officers. Many au-
tomato arms and mortars also
were captured"
GAINS NEAR KLISURA
Further toward the interior the
Greeks were said to have cap
tured important fortified positions
near Klisura, while on the far
northern front other columns be-
yond Pogradec hurled back num-
Der of furious Fascist counter
thrusts.
The Italians attempted four
counter-attacks on the northern
sector in desperate effort to Win
back ground lost before a crush
ing new Greek offensive. but all
were flung back, Athens authori-
ties said, and new Greek gains
were registered.
Heavy SHOWS and bitter tenn
peratures failed to halt the Greek
drive. but the most important gains
appeared to have been made in
the klisura area. where the Ital-
ians scurried northward after their
front lines were pierced by the bay
onet-wielding Greeks in a series
of hand-to-hand charges.
CAN'T DIG IN
The Italian retreat was described
as virtually rout, but the Greeks
managed TO remain in contact with
the rear guards of the fleeing Fas-
cists and broke up every attempt
to halt the norihward flight and
establish new defense lines.
Athens officials said high-rank-
ing Italian officer captured in the
recent fighting admitted the Ital-
ians had lost the war" He was
quoted as saying:
I'VE regard the war as lost
and cannot understand how
Premier Mussolini can try TO
hide the truth"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Pefain Set to Flee rs NaZi
Invasion Threatens
Deadline for Hitler
Demands on Vichy
Reported Near
International News ser,ice Cable

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-Sensauonal
reports OF. serious French-Gcrman
dissenSion. including an asserted
Nazi threat 70 invade lInoccupied
France. were published by London
newspapers today.
The Daily Express in a dispatch
from Lisbon. said Chancellor Hit
Ter has sent the Vichy government
drastic terms Of surrender with
a seNen-daV time limit.
German authorities scoffed st
TIE story Authoritative British
sources had no confirmation of
the reports but ggeste d
that such an ultimstum may
have resulted from French un-
willingness To make concessions
or yield TO the requests OF Bcr-
lin"
According TO the Express,
French sources asserted the terms
were presented to the Vicby gov
eminent by the German ambassa-
dor to France. Otto Ahetz. when
he visited Nichy n week ago. and
that the time limit expires today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
British Prepare
For Final Blow
In Egypt
BY w. r. SAPPHIRE
Inti News service stan Correspondent

INIT News service SIAN t"fresponoe"'
CAIRO. Dec. 28.-Relentlessly
sticking to their tactics of soften
ing Fascist resistance around be-
leaguered Bardia. British bombers
and artillery today pounded ltal-
Ian positions south of the Libyan
base and seaport where 10000 of
Premier Mussolini's legions are
caught in a trap.
Steadily breaking down the Ital.
ian defenses. the British kept ur
an incessant hammering in prepa-
ration for a decisive crushing land,
air and naval attack which Cairo
authorities predicted will lead to
capture of the Italian stronghold.
DUCE PLANES DOWNED
British officials claimed that an
Italian attempt to gain control OF
the air in the Bardia region had
been defeated. adding that aircraft
of the Australian air force shot
down two Italian planes and Sc
iverely damaged four others in a
fierce air combat.
/ A heavy British aerial attack on
the Italian airdrome at Gazala De-
cember "a also was announced
/ FLYING at a low altitude the Brit
ish planes bombed and machine
gunned the field, causing great
damage. the announcement stated
A later communicate stated:
There was little aerial ac-
tivity on the western desert
Friday. A number of reconnais-
sance flights were made and
fighters m a n tanned offensive
patrols without engaging the
enemy.
"In italian East Africa, Assab
was bombed and military stores
and a transport yard were
straddled at Kassala.
AT Abderat, enemy positions
were bombed and machine
gunned. At Gedaref, an italian
CRAP was shot down In flames"
No British bombing attacks were
made on Christmas Day. but nu-
merous reconnaissance and fighter
patrols were carried out.
SITUATION UNCHANGED
In one of these flights. over the
italian port of Naples, il was
claimed, an Italian fighter plane
was shot down.
On all the fighting fronts. ac-
cording to Cairo communique
the situation remains unchanged
although British patrols success
fully raided Fascist positions near
Kassala in the Sudan. inflicting
numerous casualties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
international New. servie. Cable

MELBOURNE. Dec. 20. - A
Nazi ensign was hoisted by the
sea raider which shelled the
British inundated Pacific island of
Nauru, it was officially disclosed
today as Australian warships
secured the seas for the marauder.
Navy Minister w. M. Hughes
announced that while the raider
first appeared flying Japanese
colors, it ran up the Nazi flag
before opening fire on the island.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
WARNS OFFICIALS

Disclosing details of the attack
on the formerly German-held atoll
in the western Pacific, which is
an important phosphate produc-
ing island. Hughes said the raider
appeared just before dawn.
Signaling with a morse lamp.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

THE American people need
i again a Paul Revere to ride
and warn the small income tax
payer that he is going to be taxed
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
Pleasant View

Mrs. Reva Doty and little daught-
er were moved from the Bluffton hos
pital to their home, Monday.
The Misses Francis Jean Habegger
Wanda Jean Newton and Ruth Jean
Dukes are spending this week at
Lakeside where they are attending
the young peoples summer assembly.
Marcella Harris of Toledo is spend
ing this week with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shaffer and
family.
Miss Barbara Carr has returned to
her home from Columbus for her sum
mer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Windle and Mr..
and Mrs. Nile Newton and son Stan
ley spent Monday in Findlay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kirkland and
little son of Lima were Sunday guests
in the Noah Habegger home.
Miss Livona Harris is attending the
State Christian Endeavor Convention
at Youngstown, this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman
and family of Defiance were guests
in the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Habegger and family
Sunday.
Herbert Howell is employed at the
Country club at Findlay.
Children's day services at the View
were largely attended Sunday even
ing.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27

Orange township were Monday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Kramer. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nom
namaker and family were evening
callers.
Mrs. C. w. Bailey and Mrs. Han
cock were Friday supper guests of
Mrs. Pearl Jordan.
Mrs. Ottie Stauffer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dillon Stauffer of Continental
called on Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Green
and Mrs. Joyce Rosenfelder.
Miss Helen McClung and Mrs.
Davis of Fostoria were Sunday
afternoon callers in the j. j. White
home.
Mr.. A. H. Obee of Toledo and
nieces Elizabeth and Ann Comfort of
Norman, Oklahoma, visited with the
formers brother, Rev. E. |. Obee and
daughter Mary. Miss Olive Obee is
spending the summer in Whitehouse,
Ohio, and Miss Ruth Obee is at
tending summer. school at Ann Ar
Dor, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Green, Mrs.
Joyce Rosenfelder, Mrs. Pearl Jor-
dan and Mrs. J. J. White attended
the Children's day services at the
Pleasant View United Brethren
church Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Crawford and
son Raymond Dale spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Schumacher in Pandora.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Kramer call-
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fox in
Findlay, Sunday afternoon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
ArmOrsville

Recent callers at the Rayl home
were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Marshall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Ream, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Wolfley and daughter
Betty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Owens and son
called Monday evening at the Owens
home.
Howard Cellar of Greenburg, Pa,
called Saturday at the Chas. Mont
gomery home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. |. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Nelson visited relatives
in Ellwood, Ind, over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Guider and
daughter we're Toledo callers, Sun
day.
Betty McCafferty and Margaret
Guider were Kenton callers, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl McCafferty call
ed Sunday afternoon at the Scott
McCafferty home in Rawson.
Recent callers of Eva Montgomery
and Hannah Swank were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Schantz and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn Spellman and daughter,
Harry and Mildred Battles, Mr.. and
Mrs. |. A. Zay, Dwight Diller, How
ard Cellar and Rosann Hilty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Klingler of
Findlay; Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Klingler
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
E. Coldiron of Dearborn, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Wilkins and
family called Monday at the Owens
home.
Don Oates is spending the week
with Tommy Owens of Lima.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
Radio Club Holds
Field Trials Here

The Bluffton Amateur Radio club
participated for the third consecutive
year in the annual field trials spon-
sored by the American Radio Relay
league Saturday and Sunday, being
located at Rayl's quarry, southeast
of town.
Hundreds of amateur radio sta
tions thruout the country participat-
ed with an aim of testing communi-
cation by auxiliary transmission and
receiving units under emergency con-
ditions.
The Bluffton unit consisting of five
licensed amateurs and other members
of the club was in continuous opera
tion for the duration of the trials
and contacted amateur radio sta
tions of five states including points
as far distant as Philadelphia and
Wisconsin.
Licensed amateurs participating in
operation of the local station during
the trials were Harold Solt, Lloyd
Brauen, Jesse Bracy, N. c. Herr and
Robert Benroth. Call letters of the
club station are W8APJ.
Maynard Geiger, president, ane
Lloyd Brauen, activity manager
were in charge of arrangements.
Special permission was granted b.
the Federal Communications commits
sion for holding these trials and us
ing portable equipment which wa.
recently banned by the commission.
A special grant also has been Civ.
en- for the testing of auxiliary equip.
ment on Saturday and Sunday dur.
ing daylight hours providing twenty
four hours advance notice is giver
the commission.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
Large Medical Center Owned
By Former Settlement Youth

Rasinger owns more than 800 acres
of fine farm land. On these farms
are large herds of feeding cattle;
140 thoroughbred Holstein cows, over
100 brood sows, and many horses
and several tractors are being used
for field work.
In the town proper DR.. Basinger
operates his own hotel, and a large
grocery and dry goods store. He
also has built and maintains his own
power plant, which furnishes elec-
tricity for all his town enterprises
and his farms.
More than 10 persons are employed
in the various fields of activity which
he controls.
DR.. Basinger is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. ]. Basinger who were resi-
dents of the Settlement until several
years ago when they left this place
to live in Mountain Lake.
The home farm four miles north
of Bluffton is also owned by DR..
Basinger and is being operated by
his brother Lloyd who is the only
member of the family left in the
ommunity.
A warm welcome awaits all who
call upon the members of the Ba-
singer family in Minnesota at any
time. Many from our community
who have visited there speak very
commercially of the fine hospitality
and courtesies shown them while
there.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
Reading Circle
Books At Library

The Ohio Teachers Reading Circle
books for 1940-41 have been aided
to the Public Library and are now
ready for circulation. They are as
follows:
Russell Lord, Behold Our Land;
Willard S. Elsbree, The American
Teacher; Paul Witty and David
Kopel, Reading and the Educative
Process; Dennis H. Cooke, Admins
tering the Teaching Personnel;
Christy Borth, Pioneer of Plenty;
Charming Pollock, Adventures of a
Happy Man.
Other new books recently added
for adult readers are:
Kathleen Norris, The World is
like That; Mazo De la Roche, Sacred
Bullock and Other Stories; w. H.
Chamberlain, Japan Over Asia; II.
E. Fosdick, Guide to Understanding
the Bible; w. D. Edmonds, Chad
Hanna; Laura Benet, Enchanting
Jenny Lind; Norman Macdonald,
Orchid Hunters; Louis Bromfeld
Night in Bombay.
Osa Johnson, l Married Adven.
ture; Sinclair Lewis, Bethel Merri
day; S. E. White, Wild Geese Call
ing; lola Fuller, Loon Feather; d
o. Woodbury., Glass Giant of Palo
mar; Louis Golding, Mr.. Emanuel;
Estelle Hamburger, It's a Woman's
Business; Elliott Merrick, Frost and
Fire; Edward Ellsberg, Men Under
the Sea; Felson Young, Shall ]
Listen?; Mark Van Doren, Collected
Poems (The 1889 Pulitzer Prize foi
Poetry; William Saroyan, Time oi
Your Life (The 1889 Pulitzer Prize
for drama).
Erna Ferguson, Our Southwest;
G. B. Gilbert, Forty Years a Coun.
try Preacher; Nordhoff and Hall
No More Gas; Knut Hamsun, Look
Back on Happiness; Faith Baldwin
Something Special"; Kathrene Pink.
erton, Wilderness Wife; B. M. Bow.
ers, Sweet Grass; Elizabeth Goudge
Bird in the Tree; Seldom Rodman
ed, New Anthology of Modern
Poetry; P. A. Zohl, To the Lost
World; Susan Glaspell, Morning is
Near Us; c. M. Feuss, Calvin Cool
idge.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27
Former Orange TUp. !
Man Has Birthday

Friends here will be interested to
learn of a birthday party held in
honor of the 10th birthday ami
versary of c. P. (Cass) Swank of
Lagrange, Georgia, on Tuesday of
last week.
Mr.. Swank, a former Orange town.
ship resident and well remembered
by the older residents was the bro
ther of the late Chris and Hamp
Swank of this place.
The party given in honor of Mr..
Swank last week consisted of a
steak supper at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Swank of Piney Woods
Lake, near LAGRANGE.
Seventeen guests assembled in the
afternoon and enjoyed boating after
which supper was served at the grill
on the banks of the lake.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-27

family and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bame
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Dean Myers and family
of Mansfield.
Mrs. Herman Rable and son Her
bert and daughter Pauline and Mrs.
Ralph Schaublin of Lima called Sun
day afternoon at the Henry Green
home.
Mrs. G. w. Bowers of Columbus
Grove is spending several days with
her granddaughter, Mrs. Henry
Green and family.