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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Presbyterian Churches

McConnelsville: Sunday school al
$3.50. Mrs. Elsie E. Maier, superin-
tendent. Communion service, bap-
tisms and reception of members al
1890 am. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening, 7:30. Union commun-
ion by all denominations. Thursday
March 21, at 1880, in Main Street
Church Of Christ. All are invited to
come and fellowship together at the
Lords table. There will be one
hour service on Good Friday, March
%, from l to o'clock in the high
school auditorium, sponsored by the
Business Men and the Ministers. All
are invited.
Bristol church: Sunday school at
/ p. m. Mrs. Mary L. H. Flanders,
superintendent Communion, bap-
tisms and reception of members, at
2 p. m.
Deerfeld church: Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Mr.. e. l. Price, super
intendent Communion, baptisms
and reception of members at 7:30
p. m.-Chas. J. Caller, pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Trinity Methodist Church

Easter Sunday morning the jun.
ior church will not be held Young
people and adult classes will meet
as planned but some of them will lie
meeting early out Of doors. If you
plan to be present, ask a member
of the class about the plans for that
particular group. 1915, morning
service of worship. Both the adult
and junior choirs will be singing.
Theme for thought, Easter Time
and the Christian" You are more
than welcome to attend this church
on Easter Sunday morning. If the
whole family can come, come as a
group. We would suggest that you
come early for good seat
Good Friday afternoon, March %,
community. Good Friday afternoon,
Mr.. Tennell will be in the sanctuary
of the church from 2:30 to O'Clock
to administer the elements of COM
munion, baptize or receive into the
membership Of the church any who
will come. 1t is time of quiet
worship; you may come one at a
time or in groups. Stay little
while or sit in the quiet of the
church for while You will be well
come-Glenn l.. Tennell, pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
MALCONTA GARDEN CLUB

The Malconta Garden club was
entertained Friday afternoon, March
Is. at the home of Miss Jessie
Wells. with the president, Mrs. JOS
eph e. Cowan, presiding. The pro-
gram was in charge of Mrs. Fred d.
Coulson: The guest speaker, Mrs
II. V. Edwards, art and music SUI
pervisor of the M. & M. schools
gave to the club very interesting
ject, Japanese Art as Related to
Flowers First Mrs. Edwards pre-
sented to each member an ilIustrat-
ed outline, in book form on her
subject, "a Study of Ikebana," as
she developed her subject, frequent
ly referred the members to this
outline. Tamura Okekura saws
"The aim of Ikebana is not to be
a part of nature but to be nature
itself" (Book of Tea.)
The first floral contest was held
in 966 A. d., during the dynasty of
koho III at Imperial Palace. The
person receiving first place was
Skikki Shu. His flower arrange
ment was called '.Homesick for the
Marshland." CONTIGUOUS saws 1.-The
only one who can truly enjoy beauty
is he who can complete with his
own mind-that which is incom-
plete." The three things that make
Japanese flower arrangement salts
factory. viz-line, mass. color, and
of these line is most important.
The Japanese flower arrange
ments by the Garden club members
were very interesting. On April 10
the district regional meeting will
be held at Nelsonville The presi-
dent, Mrs. Cowan, requested that
the members try to attend this
meeting
Mrs. E. c. Jones and Miss Edna
Jones of Rokeby Lick will be hos
tesses to the next meeting, April
10. Miniature flower arrange
ments,' by the members.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Calvary


Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Ball and fam
lily were Sunday guests of John
Trirlett and wife of Corning Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Vincent of Guys
vile were Sunday visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. Emery Able and Mrs En-
ma Vincent and Mrs. Herman
Jones of Glouster were visiting Sat
urday their son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hambel--
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Ball had for
Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs Will
Withem and family, near Mount
ville,--J H. Archer of Glouster
spent Monday with his brother, A.
T. Archer. and wife Scottv Lee.
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Howard, near Federal had the mis-
fortune to fall Sunday breaking his
leg Pearl Ball was an Athens Wis
itor. Tuesdav.--T. E. Morris was
calling on friends near Amesville.
Sunday afternoon.--Laura Ball of
Amesville spent Saturday night at
her home here. On Sunday she ac-
companied her parents to Corning
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21

after several weeks spent visiting
with her brother and sisters. Her
sister, Miss Cora Wilson, took her
place at the Buchanan home, while
she was away Miss Cora left Mon
day for Adamsville, where she will
keep house for Roy Reed, whose
wife was buried Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Ellis is suffering with
an ulcer on her eye With the ex-
ception of colds the general health
of our community is fairly good
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Moore have
finished moving their household
goods from Shannon to the home of
the latter's sister, Miss Hazel Rob-
erts. Bobbie and Marjorie have en-
tered Philo high school, while May
belle, Fay and Buddy, are attend
ing the grade school at Rural Dale
The ladies' aid society spent
very enjoyable day at the home of
Mrs. Stella Pyle, last Wednesday.
A pot luck dinner was served at
noon, after which a good program
was presented, and the rest Of the
time was spent in piecing quilt
Thirteen women and several chill
dren were present Mrs. E. p
Shepherd and daughter Mariana of
GAINESVILLE spent the week end with
her sister, Mrs. Ray Roberts. Paul
Shilling and family of GAINESVILLE
were calling on relatives, Sunday
afternoon.--M Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy
Drake and daughter Dorothy and
Mrs. Edith Suites spent Sunday af-
ternoOn at the home of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Daw, Of
Gaysport. Mr.. and, Mrs. Pleasant
Drake visited the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Devol, near
McConnelsville, Sunday Donald
Frame returned to school Monday.
after having been kept at home
several weeks, nursing broken
arm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Rural Dale

A series of interesting revival
meetings, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. N. H. Zimmerman, at the
Methodist church. were brought to
close Sunday evening While there
were no conversions the church
was revived and spirit of interest
was manifest in all the meetings.
Rev. Zimmerman began a weeks
series of meetings at the Gaysport
church, Monday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Curt Moore and daughter Bet
ty Pearl of Duncan Falls, spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs. l.. F.
Roberts.-- VIM. Inlay and M. M.
Moore and family attended the fu-
neral for the formers niece. Mrs
Hazel Leasure Reed, at the home
near Adamsville, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ida Wilson has returned to
the home of Mrs. Belle Buchanan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Stockport Route Two

Mrs. Vernard Hindman entertain
ed with a quilting at her home
Wednesday, twelve ladies attending.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Hanson enter
tanned at their home Sunday, their
children Mr.. and Mrs. George Han
son and daughter and Frederick
Hanson of Akron, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Hanson and children and
Miss Faye Hanson.--J Janet, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Burl Leonard,
has been quite. i'll for few days,
but is now improving Word has
been received here of the serious
illness Of Mrs John Mummey OF
Waterford. She suffered a stroke
of paralysis, affecting her left side.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
MRS. ANN JAMES HONORED

Mrs Ann Huffman James, widow
of Joseph E. James, was honored Oh
her 85th birthday, Saturday evening,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
O. A. Richardson, of this place.
About Is relatives and friends were
present The affair was surprise
to Mrs. James. She was given a
handkerchief shower. The evening
was spent playing games. Refresh
ments were served by the honor
guests daughters. Mrs. W. E. Stall
smith and Mrs. O. A. Richardson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Main Street Church of Christ

through this week except Saturday
evening. On Thursday evening a
union observance of the Lords Sup
per. This is candle light service.
We shall be glad to have the fell
lowship of all. Sunday. 6 a. m,
sunrise prayer service. $3.50 a. M,
church. Sermon theme "The Vic
tory" Church school follows. $50
p. M, young peoples meeting. 7;30,
church. This will be the concluding
meeting of the special services and
will deal with the thought of the
consecrated life. Mr.. Ivan Ball CT
Stockport, president of the County
Mems Brotherhood, has been lead
ing the congregation in singing. -
d. G.. Holman, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Church of Christ
,(Serenth >Street)

Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1O:3O. Leader
Harry Gordon. Lesson, Luke, oath
chapter. Subject, "Christ's Suffer
ings," verse 26. Evening service at
1880. Leader, Ivan McKitrick
Lesson, Matthew, 22nd chapter
Subject, '.The Marriage Feast .
verses 1st to 14th. Midweek meet
ing each Wednesday evening, at
1880. You are cordially invited to
these services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Mt. Olivet Pilgrim Holiness Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m, Sun
day, March "A. Our pastor hopes to
be with us for preaching services
after Sunday school, There will be
a brief program of songs and read
ings, with short talk by. the pas
tor if she can possibly be here Ev-
erybody welcome at these services
Mrs. Davis, superintendent; Gle
ona Wright, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Grace Methodist Church

Church school, 9:15. VIM. Reed.
superintendent. For morning SER
vice we have prepared a resume of
the life of Christ interspersed with
music, climaxing with the resurrec-
ton. Baptism of children and re-
ceptiOn of members Service will
begin promptly at 1890. No even
ing service Your offering will be
gratefully received.--L. S. Wees,
pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Malta Methodist Church

Sunrise service, $50 a. m. 81
a. M, church school; Z. b. Smith
superintnedent. 1890 a. M, mora
ing worship. Rev. Donald Timer
man will preach. 5 p. M, Junior
League. 6 p. m., Epworth League.
z O'Clock, Easter program by the
Sunday school, under the direction
of Helen Lynn. Wednesday, p. m,
prayer meeting. 7:45 Wednesday
evening, choir practice.-C. B. Frls-
bic, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
st. James Catholic Church

Masses on the 1st, 3rd and 5tf
Sundays, will be at $3.50 a. M; anf
on End and 4th Sundays, at 1880 a
mfr. w. l.. Thomas, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Tabor Church

Sunday school at 10 O'Clock, fol-
lowed by devotional and commun-
ion service. This being Easter Sun
day, there will be short program
of songs and recitations, appro-
pirate to this glad time of the year
Come, let us rejoice together
Mrs Barak Russell. Superintendenl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21

picture of the most important char
acter in India today, Mohandas X.
Gandhi.
The club much appreciated hav-
ing Prof. Donahue give this review.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21

/ and the rapt attention testified to
the appreciation. The April meet
ing will be at the home of Miss Jes-
sic Wells, when Miss Kate Stanton
will present a book review.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
PiSgah Methodist Church

At 1880 p. M the Easter service
will be conducted A resume Of
the life of Christ, interspersed with
music, climaXing with the resurrec-
ton. A large crowd anticipated
L. S. Wees, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21

Sunday school at 10 a. N. Mr.
Harry d. Young, superintendent
No preaching.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Church OF the Nazarene

Morning worship at 10:30. Sun
day school, $50 a. m. Evening
evangelistic service, 7:45. Young
peoples meeting, O'Clock. Every
body welcome to these services. Col
die Drake, superintendeDt.-Ch
Hill, pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21
Financial Report
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP
Morgan County, Ohio
For the Fiscal Year Ending


Population, 1890. ......... 71o
Total ot Salaries and Wages Paid Dur
ing the Year 1889 ........ Sl'3az. do 10
Tax Valuation. ..... .s5S5,4sa 90 90
McConnelsville, Ohio,
March 16, 1910
7 hereby certify the following report
= 'e w. EVERETT GREER,
Township Clerk.
GENERAL TOWNSHIP FUNDS
Include Receipts and Payments of All
Funds Except Bond Retirement and
Sinking Funds
'''''''''S RECEIPTS
General Property Tax $1,o ,o6d os os
Sales TAX .... ''''''' Aoo o0
PAYMENTS
General Executive Services
Compensation of Trustees IS e26 90
Compensation of Clerk .... 275.o
Expenses of Trustees and
Clerks.. ....'... lo'oo
Total General Executive Ser.
Town Hall
Maintenance and Repair ...$ $50
Total Town Hall ........$ $50
Purchase of Fire Equipments $500
Total FIRE protection ..9 20 w
Bounties on Animals
Ground Hogs. ....$ 8-U
Total Bounties.. ....$ $40
Poor Relief
Medical Services. ..$ 26.95
other Poor Relief. .... 81
Total Poor Relief .......$ 4o.s7
Highways
New Road Construction-La-
Dor and Materials $1,470 6e
Road Maintenance and Re-
pair-Labor and Materials. 421 s8
Road Machinery and Tools. 1872 16
Total Highways. ..s2,oS4 so
Compensation Of Officers and
Employees. ....$ ll.Vo
Total Cemeteries ...$ 100
Miscellaneous
General Supplies. ....$ $3.50
Total Miscellaneous. IS 31.60
Total Payments. -. $3.50 80
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS BY
FUNDS
General Township Funds
Balance, January l, 1888,
Receipts % During Year 3,4s4 81
Total Receipts and Balance. .s4.723 40
Payments During Year ..... $3.50 SO
Balance. December 81, 1889
OUTSTANDING warrants. De-
cember 81, 1889 add .....$ 259.6O
Balance in Depository, De-
cember 81, 1939.... .....$1, ,852 O1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-21

ST VIE or O'Tc
JOSEPH T. FERGUSON,
Auditor of State
eau of Inspection and Supervision
of Public Offices
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
ChiIdren's Reading
Circle Announced

A new service of the Bluffton Pub
lie library is the Ohio Pupils Read
ing Circle, with selected books recon-
mended for grade and high school
students according to their age.
Complete listing of the books, ac-
cording to grade, was announced this
week by Miss Ocie Anderson, Ii.
brarian, as follows:
First Grade-A Book of Fun, Hall
Read Another Story, Pratt & Neigh
en-; Today with Tommy, Keeler.
Second Grade-Hoo! Hool Dewitt
Duncombe; Stripey, Williamson
Home Is Fun, Mason.
Third Grade-The Hollyberrys
Dalgliesh ct al; Not So Long Aga
Holberg; The Dog Who Looked
Around, Hyams.
Fourth Grade-Barney of the
North, Johnson; Merry Tales from
Spain, Huberman; Hannah Marie
Bennett; Augustus and the River
LeGrand; Cherry Street House, No
Ter.
Fifth Grade - All Over Town
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
Jenera

Mrs. Inez Winkler of West Minis
ter visited relatives at this place
last week.
Arch Houdeshell and wife of Tenn,
spent last week at this place.
Jason Thomas, wife and son spent
Sunday with Byron Semler's north
of McComb.
Joe Steinmans entertained COM
pany over the weekend.
Mildred Steinman of Middletown
is spending her vacation here.
Mrs. John Steinman formerly of
this place but as been a resident of
Arlington for several years, suffered
a stroke of paralysis recently.
Mrs. Jason Thomas spent Monday
with Waldemar Spaeths at Lima her
daughter Lois Mae who had spent
the past week at the above named
place returned home with her.
Margaret Reel is making an in
definite stay with relatives at New
London.
Raymond Boyer and wife of Cairo
were Monday evening callers in the
j. A. Reeder home.
Remember the Community Festival
Thursday evening. In case of rain
it will be held on Friday evening.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
Pandora

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Van Scoder ano
two children of Columbus are visiting
his father, Emrson Van Scoder.
The Noel Fruchey family will soor
move to Rockport. Elam Basingel
purchased the home where they are
now living from Mrs. John Sommer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Steiner and
family were on a vacation trip last
few days.
Shirl Hatfield, Jr., and sisters, Joan
and Catherine made trip to Ludlow
Falls, Sunday, where they visited rel.
atives.
Mrs. Harley Amstutz and sons Max.
well and Richard, of Hollywood, Cal
ifornia, are visiting relatives in this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Schlink OF
Wisconsin were Wednesday morning
visitors at the home of her father
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Leightner and fam
lily.
Miss Eunice Burkholder, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Burkholder, be-
came the bride of w. j. Humphreys
at Muncie, Ind, a week from last
Sunday.
James and Rollie Thompson of
Perrysburg are visiting their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Steiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurel Bracy and
daughter Ruth Ann and Mr.. Bracy's
sister, Clara, spent Sunday at Wal
bridge park in Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Hilty and
son of Indianapolis, Ind, spent their
vacation with their parents, A. E.
Campbell and A. S. Hilty families.
Mrs. Wilbur B. Nusbaum and dau-
ghter, Wanita, spent the past week
visiting with Clarence Schnecks.
A group of Mrs. Stella Marshall's
pupils gave a piano recital at the
Grace church, Friday evening.
Miss Gertrude Hilty who has been
on the sick list for a long time is
able to be up and around the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Schumacher
of Bogota, New Jersey, are visiting
relatives in this community. Mr..
Schumacher is tuning pianos while
here.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
Murray Family
Reunion SUNDAY

An attendance of sixty-fve was
present for the Murray family re-
union held at Riverside park, Find
lay, Sunday.
Besides the Murray families in
Bluffton, those from out of town at
tending included: Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Mohler of Birmingham, Alabama ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young, Cincin-
matt; Mrs. James Begg and daughter
Mrs. Eleanor Harold, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dwight Palm of Cleveland; ;
Fulwood Murray and daughter
Catherine of Hastings, Mich; Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Murray and daugh-
ter Janice, Washington C. H.; Judge
VIM. George, Ottawa; Harry Mohler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Uhl and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Woods, Lima; Daryl
Hess, Tiffin; Mrs. Thos. Donaghue
Fremont.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08

came to the United States from
Basil, Switzerland, in 1885. He first
settled in Wayne county, but moved
to what is known as the Swiss Set
tlement, west of Bluffton, in 1886.
He located here on land now termed
the Schwab farm, midway between
Pandora and Bluffton.
The Peter Schumacher is the larg-
est of the three branches, headed by
Peter and John Schumacher and
Barbara Schumacher Steiner, child
rem of Christian Schumacher. To
the Peter Schumacher branch were
reared 16 children and los grand
children.
AT present the old Christian Schu-
macher farm is for sale. For
number of years it has been in the
possession of others than the Schu-
macher descendants, and it is hoped
that some member of the family may
obtain ownership.
Next Sundays reunion will open
with basket dinner on the college
campus at noon. In case of rain
the dinner is to be held in the gym
nasium.
A short program will follow in the
chapel, with representatives from the
three branches of the Christian Schu-
macher family talking.
Rev. Armin Steiner is president of
the 1910 reunion. Miss Minerva
| Hilty is secretary.
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Richland Center

The Emanuel's Reformed church
will hold special rededication services
Sunday. There will be special speak.
ers and music for the morning anC
evening services. Everybody wei.
come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Matter anc
! family returned to their home in Ft
Wayne, Sunday, after spending the
past week at the home of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Earl Matter and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reno Gratz and dau,
ghter spent Sunday evening with Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Gratz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Moorman
Frank Norman and Arthur Culver
spent Monday with Mrs. Elda Hoff
man and Everett Norman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Hartman anc
children, Treva and Herbert Kemph
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Marquart and sol
spent Sunday at the Philip Marquart
Sr. home.
Mr.. and Aaron Messenger and sol
James called Thursday evening OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Tscheigg ant
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Steiner, Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Cupples, Miss LIE
more Stroll of Rawson and Kenneth
Steiner were Sunday dinner guests o.
Arthur Miller and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Reynolds ant
son David Ray of Marion spent tn,
past week with Mrs. Mary Matter.
Miss Emma Andrews spent Sunda.
evening at the Ed Marquart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Badertsche
and son John, Mrs. Rose Krouse ant
Miss Clara Badertscher of San Fran
cisco, Calf, and Mr.. and Mrs. Johl
Badertscher called at the w. C
Schaublin home, Monday evening.
Miss Rachel Schaublin is spendin.
the week at Tiffin summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Diller, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Wilford Gratz spent Friday ev,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matter ant
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Richart
Matter and family.
Miss Mary Badertscher of Holly
wood, Calf, spent Saturday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Tscheigg anc
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz anc
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Schaublin ant
daughter, Patsy Ann were Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C
Schaublin and daughter. Supper
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Stryk
er of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Stettler anc
daughter Kaye Irene of Westminster
were Sunday supper guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Balmer and daught
ers. Evening callers were Mr.. ane
Mrs. Rolly Moser and son, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Earl Matter and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Matter and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz anc
| Wayne Matter.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-08-08
BOy Scout NeUs
By J. Roger Howe

Quite few boys have passed tests
for advancement snce returning from
camp. Scouts who have passed tests
are:
Bill Amstutz: Leathercraft-Pion
eering-Forestry.
Harry Minck: Thrift-Handicraf
Bill Mericle: Signalling-Knife and
Hatchet-Scout Pace.
Warden Loganbill: Thrift-Handi-
craft-14 Mile Hike.
Otto Klassen: Thrift-Handicraft.
Troop 56 was invited to visit Troop
"a of Ada at their summer camp.
Inter-troop games were played fol-
lowed by council fire. Scout lead
ers and the speaker of the evening
were introduced. The speech was
about his experiences in Europe
After the speech ice cream and
cookies were served. Everett Motter
is the Ada Scout leader.
Bluffton Scouts making the trip
included Dick Berky, Bill Amstutz
Norman Beidler, Floyd Herr, Ken.
meth Oberly, Ray Schumacher, Bill
Mericle, Denard Loganbill, Richard
Oberly, Dean Niswander, Harry
Minck, Evan Herr, John Schmidt
Otto Klassen, Maurice Kohl, Robert
Stratton, Gordon Bixel and Assistant
Scoutmaster Paul Wingate.