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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07
ArmOrsville

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Guider and Mrs.
VIM. Ryan spent Thursday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl McCafferty
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Moore were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Hall and family of
Arlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Hilty and
daughters were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ewing.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Hartman and
son Jay and daughter Mrs. Henry
Grismore attended the funeral of
the formers sister, Mrs. Bert Teats-
worth of near Hoytville, Tuesday
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Downey and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ream,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Redick of
Lima; Mr.. and Mrs. John Warren,
Thomas Wolfley and daughter Betty
called at the Rayl home the past
week.
Don Oates spent the week end
with Tommy Owens of Lima.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Hauenstein and family
were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Huber, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rolly Moser and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Schweitzer afternoon
callers were Mrs. Katie Huber and
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Hilty and
, daughter Rosann called Wednesday
evening on Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Klingler and son called at the
Walter Marshall home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Hartman call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hartman
and son Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Klingler and
son and Miss June Ream called at
the Homes of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
and V. w. Klingler of Findlay Sun
day afternoon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07
BLUftOn Farmers
Help Lima Mission

During the month of February the
Lima City Mission fed 1859 trans
tents and provided free lodgings for
4S6.
The report was made by Adam D.
Welty, superintendent of the insti-
tuition, a former resident of the
Bluffton area.
In his announcement, the superin-
tendent mentioned assistance provid.
ed for his work by farmers of the
Bluffton district who take corn tc
the Bluffton Milling Co. where it is
processed without charge for use al
the mission.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07

The Smithsonian institution has
acquired the worlds largest jewel.
The stone is an almost flawless crys-
tai of topaz, weighing 1853 pounds, or
$4,000 carats. The average topaz
for a ring or necklace weighs about
five carats. The huge gem was dis
covered in the Minas Geraes prov
ince Of Brazil. It's color is pale
blue on the outside and pale sher-
ry on the inside.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07
Divorce i'm Canada

The steady increase of divorce in
Canada is attracting the attention
of sociologists and statisticians of
the Dominion. The figures steadily
mount. In 1918, there were only
ia divorces in all the country. In
1928, the figure had risen to 783 and
in 1893, to 1888.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07

The first Ohio All forestry club
was organized in Harrison county
in 1927. Forestry clubs had 1,100
members in 1889 and $50 of these
members planted nearly 100000
trees.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-03-07

Generally speaking, the sensational
is always degrading.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Living Room

GsVuIS NOVu
Nest Of Three TobIes, with black gloss
tops. Walnut finish on gum. Was $3.50.
Now -$8.75
Bookcases with gloss doors. Mahogany
finish on gum. 80 inches high; 5 inches
wide. 4 shelves. Were $3.50: Now.
$ls.75
| Home Bor, in combination woInut and
gum. Was $50. Now $50
! Occasional Chair, solid Philippine mo-
hooony exposed frone. Cotton gold
stripe covering. Was $35. ow-$l7.5o
! Club Soto, hoir-flIed with three down.
filled scot cushions. Green cotton twill
cover. Was $l29.5O. Now $64.5o
| Club Choir, hor-fiIIed with spring scot
cushions. Green cotton twill cover. Was
$3.50. Now -------------$z9 $3.50
| Turn-top Lamp Toble, all rnohooony.
Carlton House reproduction. Was $40.
Folding Metal TobIe. Was s.. VS.
Folding Comp Stools, khoki convos
scots. Less than " price. Now---40e
Il Folding Comp Stools, stripe eonvos
scots. Less thon " price. Now----3os
4 Hanging Wall Shelves, finished.
Il inches wide. three shelves. Were 50.
Now ------------------$4.50
! Hanging Wall Shelf, mirror back, and
two drawers. Is inches wide. Three
shelves. Was $40. Now-$19.75
LIVING AND DINING ROOM FuaxrzuaI, srxrz
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Living Dining Room Furniture
Reduced ~ for Clearance

Lamp Toble with bross gallery top.
18th Centuy-styIe. Mahogany. Less
than " price. Now
Stationary Cord Toble. all mahogany.
Was $45. $3.50
commode, all mahogany. chippendole-
design. Was 500. Now-----$44.5o
Chinese ChippendoIe- design Dining Room
Chair, Philippine mahogany. Was SIS.
Now ----------------------$7.50
Footstool, mahogany finish on hardwood.
22xl2-ineh top. Was $6. Now 50
Round FootstooI, gold cotton cover. s
inches high, z inches in dioneter. Wos
$1.85. Now soc
8 Metal Cord TobIe Choirs, green. Were
So.
Folding Cord Toble Choirs, red Ieother-
cite scot covers. Were SIPS. Now, $3.6
Occasional TobIe. Was $3.50. Nov,
$ls
Modern Occasional Side Choir, loureI-
finished birch. Red Ieotherette cover.
Wos $26.50 Now
Lodderbock Side Choir, mopIe finish on
birch. Fiber scot. Wos $40. Now SIS
3 Lodderbock Side Choirs, nopIe with
rush scots. Were SIS. Now---$lz.50
Solid Walnut Coffee TobIe. French
design with Marble top. Was $3.50.
NoW ------------------
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Boys Shorts, 68e
Less than v Price

Less fhan u price
50 pairs cotton corduroy and
tweeduroy, cotton lined. Brown
and gray. Sizes S, 6. Z, 8, 10, II, IL.
ITO pairs Boys Woodland cotton
Knickers. tweed patterns. Browns
and grays and some navy cheviots.
Sizes 6, Z and 10 to is. Were 81
and more. CSC
216 Boys Cotton Wash Suits, two
piece, including shorts and shirts
OF novelty cottons. Browns, greens.
blues and maroons. Sizes to 10.
Were 81. Now---68 CSC
6 Boys Raincoats of rubberized
cloth and imitation leather. Sizes
6. 8, 10. Were $3.50 and more.
NOW $1.15
2 Boys Topcoats, wool-and-rayon.
One brown, one green. Sizes 6 and
8. Were $5.s5. Now S2.95
s Boys Sports Coats, double
breasted navy cheviots of wool and
cotton. Sizes IL, 10, II, 20. Less
than u price. Now $3.s5
5 Youths Overcoats, wool-and-
rayon. Double breasted belted
style. Sizes 18, 20, %. Less than
u price-- $3.50
8 Boys Wool-and-rayon Two-piece
Longie Suits. jackets and pants.
Brown and gray. Sizes 4, 6, IL.
Less than V price so
DOWN STAIRS STORE,
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Juvenile ApPareI,75
Was 81 to Sl.56

246 pieces including pastel rayon
infants coats, cotton dresses, cot
ton pastel creepers and cotton cor
duroy pants suits. Sizes / to 6.
155 Wool Pant Suits, cotton print
dresses, boys and girls, Spring
coats in toddlers' sizes and few in
Juvenile sizes. All wool and WOOL
and-cotton fabrics. Broken sizes
to 6. Were $1.95 and more. Now
$1.35
102 pieces including Spring coats
In toddlers' sizes of wool and WOOL
and-cotton; several boys Spring
coats Of wool-and-cotton and girls
rayon- n-and-cotton velveteen dresses
and wool-and-rayon two-piece snow
suits in dark colors. Broken sizes
! to6. Were $2.95 and more. Now
$1.85
rs Children's Spring Coats for boys
and girls of wool and wool-and-
cotton, mostly plain colors. Broken
sizes l to 8. Were $395 and more.
Now Sass
722 pieces Of miscellaneous chill
dren's merchandise including cot
tom hose, sizes ~ to Z; cotton
crepe wrappers and a few pairs Of
rubber pants. Were Csc and more.
Now 15c
81 pieces including Boys Cotton
Suits in plain dark colors and
dresses in cotton prints. Broken
sizes l to 6. Less than Y price. 35c
81 pieces Children's Wearing Ap-
parel including boys cotton suits
In dark colors and girls dresses in
cotton prints. Broken sizes to 6.
Less than Y price --35c
2 Ivory -colored Wooden Chests,
five-drawer size. Scratched. Were
$9.05. ow-----$6.75
Down STAIRS SroRE,
YN9wA~r40 Avn YyypyR.sry -
Evening star., 1940-02-29

synagogue to build closer to the
street than other owners In the
neighborhood.
It was pointed out that the presi-
dent OF the Piney Branch Citizens
Association withdrew the protest Of
his association when he was told
the new building was to be used for
religious purposes only. Mr.. Newell
stated that he had understood that
1t was to be used for q school and
possibly q gymnasium. Mr.. Newell
will work with Henry Thurtell of
the Law and Legislation Committee
In further study Of the question.
Charles H. Dexter, association Sec
retary, reported that work on the
new Piney Branch sewer is now
one-third. completed and that he
had been assured that by June Is all
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Girls Apparel, IS
Vas 81 to SI.58

1913 pieces including cotton dresses
in prints, dark colored cotton
blouses and few wool and cotton
corduroy skirts. Sizes Z to Is.
las pieces including wool jackets in
bright colors, dark rayon blouses,
rayon cotton velveteen dresses
and few wool sweaters in dark
colors. Sizes 7 to 16. Were $1.95
and more. Now $1.35
81 Girls Dresses Of wool-and-rayon
or rayon crepe in dark colors. Also
few wool jackets. Sizes to IA.
Were $295 and $3.95. Now -$1.95
30 Wool-and-R -Rayon Crepe Dresses,
also a few wool Winter coats.
Broken sizes 8 to II. Were $2.95
and more. Now w-- $2.75
27 Winter Coats, some reversibles,
wool, rayon and cotton. Broken
sizes to IA. Were $s.95 and more.
NOW $4.45
los pieces including spun rayon
skirts in plaids and pliofilm trans
parent raincoats in packages. Small,
medium and large sizes. Were 58c
to 78c. Now -35c
DOWN STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Dining Room

Dining Room
Buffet, 66 inches long, walnut veneer
and gum. Two drawers with silver COM
pertinent. Two linen compartments. Wos
$36. Now
! Oak Dining Room Refectoy TobIe, 38x
o4-ineh top with two l4-inch Ieoves.
Was $96. Now----$44
Hepplcwhite-styIe Buffet, Philippine
mahogany. 66 inches long, two drawers,
two linen compartments. Was $50.
Now ---------$26.5o
J Sheroton-sNIe Buffet, 66-ineh size.
Two drowers, with silver compartment.
Was $35. Now----$l7.5o
! Drop Leaf TobIe with pedestoI bose and
bross claw feet. Philippine mohooony.
3ex24 inches closed; 36x56 inches open.
Was $45. Now------$z2. 50
FIip-top Console Server, mahogany ve-
neer and gum. 2ox2s inches closed. -
x2S inches open. storooe compartment.
Was SIS. Now $3.50
2 chippendoIe-sNIe Side Chors, nnohoo-
any. Green cotton topestry covers. Were
$l5.oO. Now -----------$6.75
Mooozine Bosket. Mohooony and oun.
Was $o.95. Now .o5
Conner China Cobinet, mohooony with
beautiful veneered fronts. Was $62. so.
Now $4t
] Walnut t-ond- Oak Ann Choir. rust
ontique royon vslvst seat cushion. Was
$'I.oo. Now----------------$5.75
Evening star., 1940-02-29

flood danger in the Piney Branch
area will have been eliminated.
Hugh V. Keiser, president Of the
body, announced that the associa-
tion's charter day banquet win be
held March ~. The program will
include prominent speakers and en-
Gsrtainment.
David Babp, secretary Of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations,
was present and commended the
members on their attendance and
spirit.
A George Washington University
debating team discussed aid to Fin
land.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
BIouses and Jackets, IS
Less than V price

125 including all types from tailored shirts to rayon
metallic evening bouSes. Grand selection of colors
including pastels and dark tones. Sizes 80 to 49,
50 Sports Dresses, one and two piece Long and short
sleeves OF rayon crepes and Of wool jersey Wine
gray beige blue black aqua and gold coors Sizes IL
ID. Less than " price 81 50
40 pieces Skating Outfits and Separates cotton rayon
corduroy twopiece suits separate lined rayon gabardne
skirts and quilted cotton jackets Bright colors Sizes
II to 49, Were $295 to $795. Now-----$ 81 to So 95
SO Wool Sweaters, cardigan and slipon styles Some with
contrasting suede fronts others embroidered Blue green
black red beige. Sizes "a to 38 Less than y
IS pieces reduced for clearance including scarfs and
Bouses Square and ascot scarf Of crepe and satin
sheer Bouses of soft rayon "a
in group. Much less than Y price Csc
Down STAIRS STORE SPORTSMAN.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Synagogue zoning Change
brinqs Protest

Protest against any zoning chsnge
which would permit the. B,nai 1srael
Synagoge to add to its present build
ing beyond the ordinary building
line was voiced last night by the
Arkansas Avenue Community As
sociation on the motion Of Clifford
H. Newell, counsel Of the assoia-
ton.
Mr.. Newell declared that Zoning
Commissions decision was unfair to
the owners of private homes ad-
Joining the synagogue at Fourteenth
and Emerson streets NV. The
commissions ruling permits the
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Mems Shirts, 49,
Irresnlars, if perfect acould be sI.35 and more

FTe9N1dTJ, fe7Jecf tO0N1d be 3735 ana more
900 of high-count white cotton broadcloth and
fancy woven madras in stripes and novelty pat
terms Collar attached styles. Sanforized- -shrunk
Twill not shrink more than 19o). Sizes IA to II.
1900 pairs Mems Sample Hose of cot
ton Regulars and anket styles Stripes and plaid patterns
Blues browns gray wine Sizes 10 to H. Special
6 pairs for ST. Pair 1Sc
200 pairs Mems Cotton Pajama striped and novelty pat
terms Notch MILDLY and surpce styles. Sizes A. B. and
D. Irregulars Of higher priced paamas. Special 75c
Mems Ties rayon rayon silk assorted
patterns and colors Resilient construction Less than
price. lSc each -----------------6 for 81
10 Mems Leather Wool Jackets. Slightly soed Sizes
50 to A. Were $7e5. Now $3S5
Mems Heavy Shaker Knit Wool Sweaters. Navy oxford
Size 49, Were $685.
Down a1Ans STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Belts, 25e

Manufacturers samples
less than half price
101 Of patent leather, capeskin,
suede and a few Of novelty rayon
braids. Sizes % to "a. Some soiled
from display.
62 Evening Bags Of rayon velvet,
f1ower-trimmed and novelty rayon
fabrics. Mostly two or three OF a
kind. Less than u price $50
20 Leather Handbags, patent leath-
er in black and wine and buffalo
leather In brown. Were $2.95.
Now ----$1.75
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Delta Koppo Epsilon

The Delta Kappa Epsilon group Of
the Washington Alumni Association
will hold its monthly meeting At
1890 pm. tomorrow at the Army
and Navy Club, with Representative
Brewster Of Maine, member Of the
fraternity, scheduled as speaker.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Fur Felt Hats, So
Less than " hrice

Less than I price
IS trimmed with fur, sports felt
hats and wool-and-rayon velours.
Black, green, rust and brown.
Small and large sizes.
IS Pork Pie Hats of cotton cordu.
roy and gabardine. Black, brown,
navy, wine and green. Small and
large sizes. Were 81 and more.
Now Soc
Is Rayon Velvet Evening Turbans.
Wine and green. Small and large
sizes. Were $1.95 and more. Now
81
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Women's Shoes, 'I.9'

Much less than " price
300 pairs of suede and calf shoes in black, brown
and tan. Mostly high heels. Broken sizes 4H to 8.
100 pairs Black and Navy Shoes, including pumps and
step-ns with medium and high heels OF suede, patent
leather and calf Sizes to in group Were S. Now $3.50
Down STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Dressing TobIes

| American Colonial design, solid noople,
Two drawers. Originally S2l so. Now $l4
! Chppendole design, solid mopIe, three
drawers. Originally $44. Now-$2s
! American Colonial design, solid maple,
one long drawer. Originally $40.
ChippendoIe design, solid mahogany,
one long drower. Originally SO.
wv"
Eighteenth Century design, mahogany
veneer on hardwood. Originally $3.50.
Now -----------------$Is.75
Dressers
z Colonial design, with mirror, solid mo-
pie. Originally S25.5O Now -Sl4.75
Dresser Bose, chippendoIe design, solid
nnohoeony, four drawers. Originally Se5.
Matching Mirror. solid mahogany frome.
Originally S18.
BEDROOM FURNITURE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Junior Misses Dresses
s. rs
Were S2.95 and more

70 Of rayon crepes, spun rayons
and dark-colored wool-and-rayons.
Sizes II to II. Also a few metallic
blouses in dark shades, broken
sizes II to II.
6S Juniors Dresses of rayon crepes
and wool. Dark colors. Sizes II
to II. Also a few rayon-and-cotton
velveteen skirts in dark colors,
broken sizes II to II. Were $3.95.
103 Dresses of printed and plain
colored rayon crepes in light and
dark shades; also wool crepes in
mostly dark shades. Some Winter
coats. too, in plain shades of WOOL
and-rayon. Broken sizes II to II.
Less than "a price. Now $3.75
s Juniors Winter Coats Of WOOL
and-rayon in dark shades; two with
ur-trimmed collars. Less than Y
price. Now $6.25
DOWN STAIRS STORE, JUNIOR MISSES.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Elastic CirdIes, 35e
) for ST

Manufacturers seconds of
eirdles that ,conld be 7Sc or
81 if perfect
16s garter and pantie styles of cot
ton-and-rayon combined with elas-
tic. Not all sizes in each style.
Small, medium and large sizes In
group.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Double Beds

Double Beds
Colonial design, solid mopIe. Orig
inoly $3.50. Now
Colonial design. solid mopIe. Orig
inoIIy S2e. Now-------Si7
Sleigh type, solid mahogany. Orig
inoIly $46. Now $3o.25
Modem design, blonde-finish solid mo-
pie. Originally $3.50. Now $ll.25
Modem design, blonde maple on Primo
Vera wood. Originally S2s. Now $l3.75
Benches
coloniol design, solid mople Orig
molly $40. Now---$e.5o
Colonial design, solid maple. Orig
inoly 50. Now
3 ChippendoIe design, solid maple. Orig
molly 50. Now $3.50
Round Modern design, woInut finish
on hardwood. Originally $3.50. Now
$8.75
Wolnut finish on hardwood. Originally
$l3.75.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Misses Rayon-and-wooI
Frocks, SIS
Less than Y price

Less than Y price
go in dusty shades of copen rose and aqua Misses
sizes IL to 49,
20 Rayon Crepe Dresses colors also wool er-
sey dresses in light colors Sizes IL to A. Were $685.
IS Cotton Uniforms short sleeves white and assortment Of
colors Sizes II to A. Were $1.28 Now----..-----50c
DOWN STAIRS STORE INEXPENSIVE DRESSES.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Bedroom Furniture Reduced ID to 10

Chests
ChippendoIe design, solid mopIe, four
drawers. Originally S5l. Now. $3.50
American Colonial design, solid mopIe,
four drawers. Originally sat- How $3l
ChippendoIe design, solid mohooony,
five drawers. Originally $l08. Now-$ -$7z
Single Beds
Coloniol design, solid ropIe. Orig
inoIy $40. Now---$z4.5o
CoIonioI design, solid mope. Orig
molly $27. Now--$l3.5o
Chippendole design, solid mopIe. Orig
molly $3.50. Now-$lS.75
! Sleigh type, solid mahogany. Orig
inoIy $46. kow-------$23
Vonities ~
Modern design, with mirror, rosewood
veneer on hardwood, six drowers Orig
inoIy much higher. Now $i9.75
! kneehole type, base only. solid mopIe
Originally $40. Now
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Women In England have started
drive against serving beer to
soldiers. ~
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Rayon Taffeta Slips
95e We're sI.65

90 In purple, American beauty and
emerald green. Four-gore tissue
weight taffeta. Sizes 80 to A in
group.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
. Is one-trousers suits
. Sc tWo-trousers suits

Fine regular
patterns
or 36 to ~ Short, 38 to "a Longs, 3d. 4O 49, 46
Mems Hondsome overcoos excellent quality Of fabrics
double 81
the Regular SIS ~
TIL Ms EspoNF
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Misses and Women's
Dresses, '2.95
Much less than u brice

200 Of rayon crepes in black and many
other colors. Some slightly mussed and
soiled. Not all sizes in each style; but
sizes in group include IL to 20; SO to a
and 1917 to 241a.
240 Misses and Women's Dresses in solid COL
ors, including many in black. Variety of styles;
not every size in each style. Sizes in group in
clude IL to 20; SO to A and 1917 to 2412. Were
$7.95 and more.
Down STAIRS STORE, DREssEs
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Silk Chiffon Hose
65s, 2 pair, sI.25

TfegNIafS OF Hfghef pftced
hose
500 pairs three and four thread
hose with lisle-reinforced soles and
toes. Spring shades in sizes 81
to 10k.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Chi|dren's Shoes
s/'oo We're 81

80 pairs growing girls oxfords, few
with rubber soles. Brown or white
elk; some with built-in arches.
Broken sizes AZ to 8; widths AAA
to D.
IS pairs Sports Oxfords Of suede
and calf Black and brown. Broken
sizes S to 8. Were 1895. Now $1.95
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

tVONI0 Oe SJ.1S ana more
70 of jersey with slight imperfec-
tions in weave; others of satin,
slide-fastened styles. Wine and
blue. Sizes IA to 20 in group.
81 pieces including cotton fan
nelette gowns, hand-detailed cot
ton batiste gowns and cotton ba-
tiste two-piece pajamas. Sizes l6
and II in group. Were 88c and
more. Soc
50 Cotton Housecoats In wine, navy
and novelty prints. Mostly slide
fastened styles. Sizes IA to 20.
Were $195. Now---$1.25
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

We fortunate mokns peo purchase unusually large
desirable the following sovno
Evening star., 1940-09-01
Morty Kopit fIoa.

Morty Kopit fIoe-
eine down q rocer os
it crosses the finish
line on its fourth Iop.
Therocers ore cIocked
for speed. To stop
them the owner fIicks
over q slender lever
thot extends slightly
obove the body Of the
cor with O flag or
handkerchief. thus
cutting off the ieni-
ton.
Evening star., 1940-09-01

MIDGET QUITO roeine. since its 3D.
vent q short while oeo. is sweep
ing the Eostern seoboord. ond now
Washington is organizing its own
clubs.
Every Sunday morning tiny motors
cough ond bark oreseendo as
ID mosters Of liIIipution croft meet
at 18th ond homIin streets Me- to
roee midget oors on O 18th mile
course.
Powered by q l-eyIinder, l/5th-
horsepower model pIone motor. these
tiny cors roor Ground in circle at
on incredible speed. The worlds rec
ord for them hos been set at more
thon mile minute-64 miles per
hour
As yet the Washington club hos no
regular track. pocins their cors over
O porkins lot. Even under this Diff
Guilty. one Of the ROGERS wos cIocked
ot 81 miles per hour. Speed Of the
20-inch eors is governed by fly
wheel. Those hoving small fIywheeIs
hove quicker pick k-up. but do not
ottoin the greoter speeds Of those
with slightly Ioreer wheels.
The eors ore launched by hond
otter the motor hos turned up to its
moximum revolutions. ond ore guided
by wire cobIe. 52feet long. revoIv-
ing from the center of the course.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-06
ON THE LAM
with ELLIOTT METCALr

FREDDIE STEELE will turn his future Los Angeles
and Hollywood
The former mddeweight champion of the world says
he is scheduled TO leave Thursday bag baggage and
fairly welknown the movies fellow
Crosby might hand guidance to Steele
All Ss friends wish him well At his peak the Tacoma kid
great champion hrowback who stood with the best
DEAR MET: read your article concerning Kid Mccoy in
which specified that he the in mind when
the phrase Real Mccoy coined With great pleasure
and chest expansion wish TO correct you
Of prohibit
ton will recall quite hulabaloo rum runner
by the Mccoy There bootleg brands being
sold bonded whisky
However brought WHISTLES and
suspicious customers before buying
would say, this the real Mccoy" DON FRANCIS -.
Dear Don: The slang Mccoy" probably
STILL to believe
Mccoy When old neighbor Kid back In
prohibition
apples Nenatchee we
continually that prohibition angle and
granted The born before 1905 Let down
that chest expansion, podner. Thank anyway . e. NJ
Quite few young coaches applying
Job Paga Among them Hal Shd of Bemerton
Northwest league Well Hal has done
city and the St. Martins bosses couldn't
go wrong they chose him. He has plenty on the ball "
Dear Met: At a recent GMC vs. Turf ball game in Lin
coin bowl play halted in the sixth inning because OF
darkness No lights turned The boys played in
and took chances of being injured just to give
those fans present treat No admission charged and
the players received money. Why did we install the
lights? We the cheapest power the world yet won't
the juice for ball teams who play for nothing and
charge admission. I'm sorry voted for Lincoln bowl
-. M. M. M.
fair piece Of
to burn lights a Thank for writing :. e. NJ