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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

Finds congress badly muddled
over the latest estimates.
Harrison plans for congress to
get information about the budget
through it's own channels. Some
thing. new.
Present estimates will leave the
government in the red So, 416, 231,-
600.
Condition of budgets these days
merits earnest consideration.
Possibilities cause wonder as to
the future.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
ASIA:
Wa1.g's Ready

"The time is no,o ripe for establish.
n,ent of neD central government in
China. Careful study reveals that the OBJ.
jectipes of Wang ChingsUei are consonant
Nth Japan's manifest efforts to,oard help
ing in the formation and expansion OF the
proposed nes0 government"
Thus, after much back-slapping,
brow-beating and tutoring, Puppet
Wang Ching-wei was announced
ready to take over Japan's make
believe government" in conquered
parts of China.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
The Better Way to
Correct Constipation

One way to treat constipation Is
to endure it first and "cure" 1t
afterward. The other way Is to
auoid having it by getting at its
cause. So why not save yourself
those dull headachy days, plus
the inevitable trips to the medi-
cine chest, if you can do it by a
simple common-sense "ounce Of
prevention?
If your trouble, like that Of
millions, is due to lack Of bulk"
in the diet, "the better way" is to
eat Kellogg's All-Bran. This
crunchy, toasted, ready to eat
cereal has just the bulk" you
need. If you eat 1t regularIy-and
drink plenty Of water-you can
not only get regular but keep
regular, day after day and month
after month! All-Bran is made
by Kellogg's in Battle Greek. If
your condition is chronic, it Is
wise to consult a physician.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

much power
for NLRB's
unpopul a r
dec S ion s.
Coddled and
C ur S e d by
such conflict
in 6 t e S t j.
mony, NLRB
went on trial
again before
t he h GU S e
committee
appointed to
inv e stig ate
81 ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
NAVY:
New Boss

q Cannon reared aboard dread
naughts in San Pedro harbor. Final
ly, after much saluting, six-foot Ad-
miral James Richardson from Paris,
Texas, strobe down the Pennsyl-
vania's quarterback to shake hands
with Admiral Claude Bloch. Admit
raj Richardson stayed as command
er-in-chief of the U. S. navy; Adj
miral Bloch went ashore as rear
admiral in retirement. Ahead lay
commandership of Pearl Harbor
naval base in Hawaii.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

falls within that year. So, the
forecast I offer is that requests will
be in the hands of congress, in
January, 1941, for deficiency appro-
priations to cover expenditures that
have run short.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS BY JOSEPH W. LaBINE
Higher Liquor Tax Considered
To Finance Defense Program;
Election-Year Levy Unpopular

opinions these columns they
Relea Western Neuvspa rI1non
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
Budgets These Days Merit
Earnest Consideration

And there you have it. If all Of
the things 60 through as planned
and if there is not another request
from any office or agency of gov
eminent and if there is as much tax
collected next year as calculated
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
COMMERCE.:
Game?

Ala AoA-dWoy o0CAAOo 1AASS WIN
place a show that may have been
staged for the benefit of the U. S.
congress. Broken off suddenly were
reciprocal trade treaty talks be-
tween Ambassador Norman Armour
and President Roberto M. Ortiz.
Reasons given: (1) influence of Brit
ain, No. / importer of Argentine
beef; (2) a forthcoming election in
Argentina; (3) refusal of Argentina
to remove determinations against U.
S. goods, and most important (4)
refusal of the U. S. to import Ar
gentine canned beef and f1axseed
from Argentina without quota linn
itations. .A
Maybe yes and maybe no, but it
was possible that U. S. insistence on
quota limitations, even at the price
of sacrificing the treaty, was de-
signed to allay the fears of western
farmers and their congressman. Up
for renewal this year is the recipro-
cal trade act, basis of the admins
tration's entire low tariff program.
Already faced with enough opposi-
ton to either destroy the act or give
ratification power back to the SEN
ate, the state department is eager
to show farmers that the trade pro-
gram won't be allowed to hurt
them.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

We're still lined up with the
prodigal waiting for the fatted
calf.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Former Bluffton Musician Never
Tardy For Rehearsal In 80 Years

In one of his recent releases he
had reference to Handel, composer
of the great Christmas oratorio,
The Messiah, which is presented
here every winter. In part, Bixel
wrote:
To the question "Was Handel a
religious mani" the answer is that
he was not in the strict sense which
implies acceptance of a creed and
living up to its doctrine. In his
active life his religious sentiments
were not conspicuous and yet most
persons will admit that the man who
could write the Messiah" must have
been pious.
His mother, the daughter of a
Lutheran clergyman, was a woman
of deep piety and was intimately ac-
quainted with the scriptures.
Due to his mothers teachings he
had an accurate knowledge of the
scriptures. He often declared il
was great pleasure for him to sci
scriptural passages to music anc
that the Psalms contributed greatly
| to his happiness.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

An unusual record in music circles
has been established on the west
coast by ]. w. Bixel, of Tacoma,
Washington, who left Bluffton 40
years ago.
During 38 years as a conductor
of oratorios, church choruses and
other musical groups, Bixel has
never missed or been tardy at re-
hearsal or performance.
He estimates that in that period
he has been in charge of more than
$500 rehearsals, which makes his
record all the more outstanding.
In addition to his work as a con-
ductor of vocal groups, Bixel serves
as writer of a column on music
which appears weekly in The Ta-
coma Times. He has been director
of choir at the First Congregational
church in Tacoma for the last IL
years.
Comments on we'll known musica
masterpieces and the men who com
posed them are featured principally
in the newspaper column drafted b,
Bixel.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Over Three Million Dollars I'm
County Funds Handled Past Year

Allen county handled funds aggre-
eating $3,071, ,317.58 during the fs-
cal year through January to De-
cember 81, 1889, according to
statement completed last week by
County Auditor Floyd G. Griffin.
During the year the county paid
out for all purposes, including tax
settlements to participating SUBJ
divisions including townships and
cities, total of s2,787, ,504.05.
This left S283,813.53 on hand at
the close of the year for other coun-
ty expenditures, the report shows.
Receipts and disbursements of the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
THURSDAY, MARCH IA, 1910

erdam, has announced himself can
didate for county commissioner on
the Democratic ticket. He formerly
served in that capacity.
Stanley NJ Vertner, of Beaverdam,
a Republican, is seeking nomination
as county recorder.
AT least so candidates are expect
ed to file for major county and dis
trict offices before the deadline falls
on Friday, according to board of
elections attaches.
Among those who have filed for
condidacy thus far are Congressman
Robert F. Jones, Republican; and
State Representative L. H. Myers,
Republican, both of whom are seek
ing reelection.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

general and motor vehicle tax funds
were nearly the same in totals.
Last year s443,759.05 was paid
into the general fund, with $428, 8,274.-
Cd being paid out, leaving a balance
of $15,484.41.
Motor vehicle and gasoline tax
receipts from which all payments for
road services are made aggregated
$449, ,766.41. Of this the county paid
out s376, 6,435.35, leaving a cash bal
ance of 73,331.06.
During the year s217,1s0.23 were
received in relief funds, with $201,.
1929 distributed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Joe POlUeU And Guy
Anderson Win Prizes

Joe Powell and Guy Anderson,
both of near Bluffton, were among
the winners in guessing contests con-
Quoted at the Hancock county fair
last summer, it was announced last
week.
In guessing the number of grains
of corn in a pint can, Powell won
first award. Anderson won fifth
prize in estimating the number of
seeds in a pumpkin.
There were 806 grains of corn in
can, and Powell's guess was Sol. In
the pumpkin there were 745 seeds.
Anderson's guess was 721.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

Because you have never been in
Jail is no sign that you are as good
as old John Bunyan.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Obituary

Howard Lawton Miller, II, 354
Genesee Sc, Warren, Ohio, died at
Warren City Hospital at 1898 a. m.
Sunday, following brief illness.
He was taken to the hospital last
Thursday, suffering from stepto-
cocci lung infection. Pneumonia is
given as the cause of death.
The young man was born in War
rem, Sept. ID, 1912, the son of
Charles and Mildred Cumberland
Miller. He was unmarried and tho
for a time he was in Greenville, Pa,
he spent practically his entire life
in this city. He was a member of
Central Christian Church. A drug
gist by profession, and for four
years had been employed at Otis
E. Market st. store. He roomed at
the OFT home. He was highly re-
garded and well liked by all who
knew him.
Mr.. Miller leaves his mother and
stepfather, Mr.. and Mrs. M. D Miller
of Bluffton; a brother, Charles Mil
Ter, Warren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth
Mears, R. D. 3, Warren; and his
grandfather, William Cumberland
Warren.
Funeral services, in charge of Rev
II. E. Dunmire, were held in War
rem at 2 p. m. Tuesday. Intermen1
in Oakwood.
We wish to thank our man.
friends and neighbors who so kindl!
sent flowers and all who helped il
any way during our recent bereave
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. nj. ID. Mile
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid So
ciety and their families will meet
Friday evening at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Arthur. Covered dish sup
per will be served followed by the
regular monthly meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Morehead
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Barnes Friday evening.
Sunday visitors at the Arthur
Phillips home were: Mr.. and Mrs.
F. G. Younkman and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Lton Younkman and fam
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wine
gardner. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Am
stutz and sons called in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Althauser
were Sunday afternoon and supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyce
Hauenstein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hess and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. d. ]. Rhodes
of Lima and Mr.. and Mrs K. K. HUI
Der were Sunday visitors at the
home of Lily Fett and Nellie Huber.
Norval Scoles and Walter Booth
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Thompson Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday evening callers at the Will
lard Jennings home were Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilford Gratz and Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Fett and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldine Welty called
at the VIM. Lugibihl home Thursday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Luigi
bihl and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Younkman and daughters
called Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orton Stratton
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Brauen and family Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Zimmerman
and H. P. Zimmerman spent Friday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry thinner
man and family of Defiance. H. P
| Zimmerman remained, returning
home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Brauen anc
family called Sunday afternoon OF
Mr. and Mrs. l.. c. Hauenstein anc
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Jenning;
and family called Sunday evening
on Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Watt of La
fayette.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Long anC
children called Sunday afternoon OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Zimmerman.
Mrs. VIM. Lugibill and daughter
called Saturday evening on Mr.. anc
Mrs. Wayne Lugibill and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Winegardnel
and son and Mr.. and Mrs. Georg,
Huber and son called on Mrs. Cor;
Huber Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Zimmerman
called at the Cal Herr home Sunday
evening.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Huber anc
son called on Mrs. Alta Garau anc
/ family Monday evening.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

oeaver whose species virtually
has been extinct for 100 years, took
a fling at civilized life at Chagrin
Falls, Ohio. but regretted his ad-
venture before il could orientate IL
self. The 45-pound rodents first en-
counter was with an automobiles
fender. The pelt Is on exhibition
at the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
BIuftOn People See
Worlds T0IIest Man

Orange in Florida can be bought
for as little as ID cents per dozen
despite some damage to crops in the
January cold wave, according to a
letter received here this week from
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Deppler, who
are spending the winter at St.
Petersburg.
Citrus fruits and garden crops
were damaged to quite an extent by
the unseasonably cold weather, they
advise, altho many growers protected
their oranges and grapefruit by
keeping fires in their orchards over
night.
Warmer weather has been enjoyed
for several past weeks, and since the
short cold wave, Florida winter
weather has been normal.
A recent event in st. Petersburg
that attracted thousands of spec
tators was the appearance of Robert
Wadlow, 22-year-old youth, who is
the tallest man in the world.
Young Wadlow is eight feet, nine
inches in height, and is still grow
ing. He weighs 491 pounds, and he
wears size 81 shoes.
During his appearance he seemed
to walk with difficulty and remained
standing for only brief intervals.
Of unusual interest to the Dep
pliers have been the bright greer
benches maintained by the tow
along one of its principal streets, OF
which crowds of vacationists from
all parts of the country can b.
found night and day.
Familiar faces also are seen, TO
the Depplers quite often get togethe
with Mr.. and Mrs. M. nj. Murray
and Henry Gratz, who was winter
ing with his son in Gainesville, Wis
tied at the Deppler home. All ar
from Bluffton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deppler also oftel
see the Preston family, Mrs. Pres
ton being the former Mrs. S. "
Stratton of this place.
Because you have never been i
Jail is no sign that you are as goo
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Campus Comment

Fifteen Bluffton college delegates
spent last Thursday on the Man
chester college campus, North Man.
chester, Ind, in a campus exchange
series with the Hoosier institution.
Six goods, four men students and
four faculty members made up the
delegation.
Three students in the department
of music presented programs at
chapel services last week. Eugene
Weed, sophomore, Bluffton; Esther
Niswander, sophomore, Bluffton, and
Paul Emmert, freshman, Goshen,
Ind, presented vocal solos. They
were accompanied by Jean Klob,
junior, Cummins, Mich; and Lucille
Steiner, freshman, Bluffton.
Laurence Burkhalter, son of a
missionary in Central Province,
India, who arrived here for the
start of school work at the opening
of the second semester, was in
charge of discussion at meeting of
the Mems Gospel team last week.
Net receipts from an amateur re-
vue presented a week ago at the
college were $3.50. All proceeds
will be turned over to the campus
Y. M. C. A. organization to help de-
fray the cost of remodeling work at
the College Cabin, west of town.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14
Two Richland Township Men File
For Nominations To County Offices

Deadline for filing as candidate
in the May primaries for county anc
district offices will be at $50 D. m
this Friday, it was announced las
Saturday by the Allen county boart
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

Service After Hours
A II o'clock closing order doesn't
daunt the restaurant owners of AM
sterdam. When midnight strikes,
they close shop, but put automatic
vending machines in front of their
stores. These retail sandwiches.
cake and even ice cream cones.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-14

of elections.
Two Richland township candidates
are in the field so far, both seeking
county posts.
Peter M. Amstutz, of near Beav-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-01
Greeks Underrated

While accrediting Greek forces with ire
mendous fighting power, American readers of
Athens dispatches, lacking exact information,
have inclined to accept Grecian accounts of
victories with a grain of salt as refleting in
some measure the natural exaggerations in.
splred by enthusiasm. Now, it appears, that
instead of exaggerating Greek victories. Attn
ems reports have been eminently conservative.
Peter Tompkins, an Associated Press CORE.
spondent, who made his way along the route
OF the retreating Italians from Greece to a
point 20 miles north of Koritza, says that even
in the light of all that he had heard of the
Italian rout, he was "amazed by the number
roadside, to say nothing of the quantities of
war materials already collected by the
Greeks" He was writing, he said, at that
point we'll above Koritza, on a typewriter left
behind by an Italian officer, whose haste was
so great that he failed to remove 2 half.
written letter from it.
Perhaps, after all, we who have viewed the
creek advance as sporadic and lacking the
elements of sound victory, have been under.
rating the Greeks, or overestimating the Ita1-
ians. By the word of an eyewitness we learn
that the Greeks are doing a thorough lob in
beating Mussolini's forces, and there is no
reason now to doubt that the Italians will be
driven, to the last armed man, from Albania
L. the signs are read Alright, the only serious
obstacle to this expect Hitler, who has we shed
his hands OF the Greek campaign - is the
weather. Severe cold has come to the combat
area. Both the fleeing Italians and the p,r-
suing Greeks are suffering.
Even SO, it is hard to think that the fleeing
Italians, who are said to be understanding the
Greeks, will let any weather, however severe.
interfere, with their departure from Albania.
Once out, they will still have the difficult task
OF landing in Italy, where British warplanes
are said to be extraordinarily active.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-01
Empty Stocking Fund

Inevitably Christmas thinking in Wilmington
includes the Star-News' Empty Stocking fund.
This state of mind is no more noticeable
among underprivileged children than among
more fortunate adults who provide wherewith-
al to operate the fund with their gifts.
Today, the Star-News opens the rolls for
this years Stocking fund confident that last
years total, which set a high mark, will be
topped so substantially that no youngster will
60 without the joy that only Christmas, OF all
days in the year, can bring.
Wilmington's generous citizenship contrib
uted $1,000 last year. For a city of the size
that was remarkable when compared with
will prove it. Knoxville, with many times our
population, raised but a few hundred dollars
more. Knoxville's total was $2390. On this
showing Wilmington has reason to be proud OF
it's Empty Stocking fund record, and, knowing
the way the liberal people of the city respond
to every call for financial support of worthy
charities, we are sure last years record will
serve as an incentive for larger gifts now.
From this time on, ladies and gentlemen of
Wilmington, the Empty Stocking fund is, in a
very particular way, your own undertaking.
The Star-News is your agent in its adrninistra-
ton. And we will be able to do a better, more
thorough job if you speed your gifts. 1t is I'M
portant that we have some idea of the amount
of money to be available as soon as possible.
Early gifts will assure greater success for the
FIND and p,ore children made HAMMER.
Your contributions may be sent either to the
star-News or to ]. Henry Gerdes, Peoples
Savings Bank and Trust Co. AS usual, the
Sorosis club will contribute the efficient serv-
ices of it's members in buying presents and
preparing packages.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-01
Must Come First

Confusion over the administrators policy
toward the air transportation industry has
been cleared up, at least to a considerable de-
gree, by statements from President Roosevelt
and Secretary of War Stimson.
In a recent press conference the President
made it clear that there is no intention of de-
priving the industry of the planes it must have
to continue operations. The government is
willing to permit enough construction SO that
the air lines can 60 ahead on their present
scale. But expansion beyond the 1910 limits,
at the expense of the defense program, is not
in the picture.
From Secretary Stimson came a statement
answering the objection that commercial and
military planes are in different categories and
therefore do not conflict with each other. The
point is that commercial transports are pow
cred with motors that are equivalent to
those needed for bombers There is a short.
age of engines now, he said, and some mill
tary planes are being accepted without them.
Hence it is necessary to impose some ~restric-
tons to deal with this bottleneck.
In the light of these explanations, it is to be
expected that the commercial aviation indus
try will cooperate with the government. 1t is
being called upon to make a heavy sacrifice,
since increasing traffic %jusifies expanding it's
facilities, but fighting planes must be the first
consideration. The leaders of the industry will
not stand in the way of the defense program.
On the other hand, they have the right to
ask that the burden be made as light as pos
sible. If they can suggest ways by which their
own needs can be met without interfering
with the production of military planes they
should get a sympathetic hearing.