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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Methodist Missionary

METHODIST MISSIONARY
The Methodist Women's Mission
airy society will meet at the home of
Mrs. Delos Keel, Monday night.
Mrs. Grace Cox and Miss Mildred
Keel will be assistant hostesses.
Members are requested to bring
mite boxes.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Funeral For Mrs.
Mary Thut, Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Thut, SO, former resident of New
Stark, and well known here, were
held in Goshen, Ind, Monday. Mrs.
Thut died Saturday night at Goshen,
where she had lately made her home.
She was the last of her family
and a sister of the late Mrs. Andrew
Hauenstein.
Surviving are two sons: Rev. AL
bert Thut of Clarinda, Iowa, and DR..
Frank Thut of Elida. Four daugh-
ters surviving are Mrs. VIM. Page
and Mrs. E. J. Zook both of Goshen,
Ind; Mrs. Sam Staldter of North
vile, Mich, and Mrs. Charlotte Eby
of Texas.
Mrs. Clayton Murray of this place
is a granddaughter.
Among those from Bluffton attend
ing the funeral services, Monday
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Hauen-
stein, Mr.. and Mrs. Armin Hauen-
stein and son Bruce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Hauenstein, Mrs. Chris Bixel,
Mrs. Sarah Geiger, Mrs. Clayton
Murray, Miss Rhoda Hilty and Rev.
G. T. Soldner.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Former Resident
Dies liz Kansas

Mrs. Jennie Moore, 70, a former
Bluffton resident and sister of Mrs.
Matte Morrison of this place, died
in a hospital at Wichita, Kansas,
Monday night, according to word re-
ceived here.
Mrs. Moore, the widow of the late
John Moore was the daughter of
Doud Goble, a pioneer resident Of
this place. For many years she has
lived in Caldwell, Kansas.
The funeral will be held in Cold
well on Friday afternoon followed
by interment at that place. Mrs.
Edgar Hauenstein, niece, will at
tend the services.
Besides her sister at this place,
Mrs. Moore is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Pierson Carmean of
Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Thcs.
Moore of Springfield and one brother
Charles Goble of Cement City, Mich.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Many Visit Exhibits
At FiOUer Display

Some twenty-five varieties of flow
ers, profusely exhibited, were shown
in the Spring Flower display and tea
sponsored by the Bluffton Garden
club, Saturday afternoon and even-
ing.
The exhibit, held in the lobby of
the Citizens National bank was
largely attended and attractive ar
rangement of the displays brought
forth much favorable comment.
A display of mounted plant speci-
mems from the biology department of
Bluffton college was shown by Miss
MDella Moon, instructor in charge.
BY popular vote the most effective
flower arrangements were as fol-
lows:
1st-Bridal table setting, bouquet
consisting of lilies of the valley and
white lilacs, arranged by Mrs. G. 4.
Niswander and Miss Edith Amstutz.
2nd-Lilies of the valley and mar
cissus arrangement by Mrs. C. H.
Smith.
3rd-Pink tulips and Towering
tamrack, by Mrs. C. H. Smith.
4th-Bleeding hearts by Mrs. Cal
vim Steiner; white lilacs and PINK
tulips by Mrs. Gerhard Buhler.
5th-Mixed bouquet of tulips, iris,
columbine by Mrs. Paul Studler;
pink tulips and pink bush honey
suckle by Mrs. Otto Holtkamp.
Members of the club expressed
their appreciation to all who had
cooperated in making the display a
success
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
WANT-ADS

Wanted-Top prices paid on cream
and poultry. Steiner's Hatchery,
phone 1S2-W.
Wanted-To rent or buy room
modern house, direct from owner.
Bluffton phone 425-W.
For a good investment buy home
or farm. See II. w. Althaus.
Would like to buy farm of so
acres or more, direct from owner.
Want farm within three miles of
Bluffton. Write Jack Ramsey, 1926
Lakewood Ave-, Lima, Ohio.
Wanted Girl to help with general
houswork and care for baby. Call
Mrs. Fred Hahn, Bluffton phone.
Wanted-SectionaI bookcase; must
be in good condition and priced right.
Mrs. Clayton Murray, Bluffton phone.
See me for odd jobs around the
garden, lawn and home. Kermit
Herr, Bluffton phone 366-T.
Custom tipping of letters and
| manuscripts, neatly done. Kermit
Herr, Bluffton phone 366-T.
Fresh Lake Erie fish, Thursday
| afternoon and Friday. Kermit
Herr, Niswander & Herring barn.
For sale-Lot 60 by 200 with brick
garage. East Cherry street.
For sale-Boy's bicycle, new paint
and in good condition. Call or see
| Donivan Augsburger.
For sale-Balloon tire scooter So.
Edison Young, y mile east on R. X. /.
For sale-E-fat alto saxophone.
Priced for quick sale. Call Paul En-
inert, Lincoln hall, Bluffton college.
Bluffton phone.
For sale-Yam plants. Mrs. Ed
ward Good.
For sale-One to three weeks old
started chicks. Last hatch June 6.
Steiner's hatchery.
For sale-6 room house on Mound
street. Call, write or see C. L.
Rupright. Beaverdam phone No.
502. 5
For sale-Business block, house on
Lawn avenue and two lots on Spring
st. Mrs. Edith l.. Mann. IF.
For sale-Sweet potato plants, yel-
low jersey Nancy Halls and yams;
tomato, cabbage, caulifower, pimento
mango and egg plant. Allen Beeshy
151 Riley st. s
| For sale-Some properties and
building lots. Richard Bixel,
administrator. tt
For sale Turnbull wagon; also
single row riding cultivator. D. p
Diller, Bluffton phone.
| For sale-Good eating potatoes, 60c
per bushel. Roy Clements, 2 miles
north of Beaverdam and II mile east
For sale-Elizabeth Boehr property
on Grove ST.; H. A. Alderfer property
on S. Main st. H. w. Althaus.
| For sale-Woodburn, Orange Dent
Sure Crop and Early August seed
corn. Vegetable and garden seeds ir
bulk. Vegetable plants. Agrico fer.
tilizer for corn, gardens and lawns
Echo Feed store.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
College Couple to Wed

NUIItgt Couple 10 wed
Wedding of two Bluffton college
graduates will be an event of the
commencement week here. The mar
iage of Miss Vivian Heck, senior
and William Tisdale, graduate of the
class of 1889 will take place in the
College chapel.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
P. w. Club

p. w. Club
The ?. w. club met at the home
of Mrs. Lowell Habegger, Tuesday
evening. A poem "a Symphony of
Bloom" was read by Mary Jane
Carr. Mrs. Oren Doty gave a read
ing entitled Little Things. Miss
Bernice Matter was assistant hos
tess.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
To Wed Thursday

To Wed Thursday
Announcement has been made of
the wedding of Miss Juanita Weiss,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Aldine
Weiss of this place to Dwight Zim-
merly of Pandora. The wedding will
take place Thursday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
BLUFFTON MARKETS
Wednesday Morning

Hogs-160 to 220, s4.90; 220 to
$50, $3.50; $50 to 275, s4.70; roughs,
S3.75; stays, S2.75.
Calves, $3.50; lambs, 50.
Grain (bushel prices)-Wheat,
Sic; corn, 60c; oats, 38e; soys, 76c.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Gertrude Hoy Circle

The Gertrude Hoy Missionary
circle will meet at the home of Mrs.
Guy Scoles, Monday night. Topic
for the meeting is "The Home-a
Laboratory for Christian Nurture.
Mrs. Ross Irwin will be leader.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Notice

Fishing licenses may be obtained
at the home of the undersigned.
.ssssssss..sss Mel Long,
5 Clerk, Orange Twp.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Which of Airing
ton visited Sunday at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Warner New
land and family.
Harold Wenger is convelescing at
Bluffton hospital following an opera
tion which he underwent the latter
part of last week.
Mrs. Clayton Murray and little
son John spent last Wednesday and
Thursday in Lima at the home of
Virgil Beery and family.
Ebert Kohl left Sunday for De-
catur, ILL.,, where has a position as
assistant to his brother, Armin
Kohl who is employed by the city's
light and power company.
Perfection oil ranges-new styles,
new efficiency, new economy of
operation. See them now for sum-
mer cooking comfort. Greding's
hardware.
Among those from this place at
tending inspection of the Eastern
Star chapter at Wiltshire, Tuesday
night were: Mrs. F. L. Buckland,
Mrs. H. G. Murray, Mrs. Minnie Mich
olson, Mrs. R. w. Gottshall and Miss
Theola Steiner, Mrs. M. D. Soash,
Mrs. Walter Stratton, Misses The
resa Slusser, Edith Reeder and
Caroline Steinman.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
Alpha Gamma

Alpha Gamma
Meeting of the Alpha Gamma club
scheduled for Friday night at the
home of Miss Eleanor Niswander
has been indefinitely postponed, it
was announced by officers of the
club.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30

Orange Twp. Farm Women
The Orange Township Farm Wo-
mans club will meet at the home of
Mrs. Clara Long on Thursday after
noon of next week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-05-30
SOCIETIES
and CLUBS
-


June Wedding
Announcement has been made of
the coming wedding of Miss Gayle
Amstutz, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Amstutz to Donavin Gratz, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Gratz.
The wedding will be an event of
Sunday, June % in the First Men,
monte church here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Final Plans Being Made
For Opening Monday Of
Lodge, Rebekah Assembly

Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. l0-Final
plans are being made for the open
ing OF the. 96th Grand Lodge and
seth Rebekah Assembly in Ann
Arbor Monday. The Rackham
Building. Hill Auditorium and
Michigan Union will be utilized by
the Rebekahs and the Union and
the Masonic Temple by the Odd
Fellows during the three-day con-
vention.
Following registration Monday,
there will be tours OF the Uni
versity campus and at 4 o'clock
the grand lodge will convene for
degree work at the Temple while
assembly degree is slated for Hill
Auditorium. Past and present Of
ficers will hold a banquet begin
ming at $3.50 Monday evening TO-
lowed by exhibition drill and mi
tiatory degree work in the temple
for the men and a similar program
for women in Hill Auditorium.
Tuesday and Wednesday there
will be business sessions and Tues
day evening at 6 o'clock in the
Union. get.together dinner is
scheduled.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Apples, Autos Spilled
in Ditch When Trucks
Collide on Jackson Rd.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Oct. 10-Two
large trailer trucks overturned IN
an accident on Jackson Rd. We'd
nesday, spilling four new autos in
ditch and setting fire to a truck
load OF apples from Three Rivers.
The truck hauling the new cars
was headed west and was driven
by Edmond Miller, 2s. Coldwater.
The fruit truck. going east, was
piloted by Leonard Harmon. De-
troit. Miller said Harmon's truck
sideswiped his on the north side
OF the road. This Harmon admit
ted. sheriff's officers said, and Har-
mon was detained in county jail
awaiting charges of reckless dr.v-
ing. He had been driving since
4:30 Wednesday morning. he said,
and thought he was on the Chicago
Pike instead of Jackson Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Ann Arbor News
BARLEY Named Second
Lieutenant in Co. K

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 10-ln.
creased membership in Michigan
National Guard Co. X has resulted
in the appointment OF Jack NJ.
BARLEY as second lieutenant. He
has been assigned to the supply
and administrative section of the
company which now has ia en-
listed men.
1t. BARLEY has had considerable
military training. He has complet-
ed all courses given in the Citi-
zens' Military Training Camp pro-
gram. has had two years work in
the University r. o. T. c. and one
year in the naval reserve in De-
troit.
He has been a member OF the
Ann Arbor company for more than
a year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
HEADS THEATER GROUP

Jackson. Oct. 10 -AP- Ray
Branch of Hastings was reelected
president Of the Allied Theaters
of Michigan. Inc, at their annual
convention Wednesday. Other Of
ficers elected were w. James AL
son, Clare. vice president: Edgar
E. Kurchner. Detroit. secretary
treasurer, and Pearl NJ. Sprott,
business manager. Directors are
c. r. Beechler. Charlotte; Henry
Carley. Holland; William A. Cas-
sidy, Midland; Glenn A. Cross,
Battle Greek; Allen Johnson,
Grand Rapids; Fred Pennell. De-
catur; P. c. Schram, Kalamazoo;
William Schultz, Detroit; Walter
Semeyn, Grand Rapids; ]. Z.
Stocker, Detroit. w. G. Thick,
Marshall, and Fred Writers, Sagi-
nav.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Service to be Friday
For Louis Becker, Sc

Ann Arbor. Mich, Oct. l0-Fu-
neral services will be Friday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock in the Much
hg Chapel for Louis Becker, SO,
who passed away Tuesday after
noon. Rev. E. c. Stellhorn will Of
ficiate and b,rial will be in Forest
Hills Cemetery.
Mr.. Becker was born In Germany,
May 20, 1854, and came to Ann
Arbor when 20. He was married
to Miss Mary Bischoff who died
Feb. 90, 1881.
Surviving are six sons. Ernest,
Los Angeles, Calf. William F.,
Washington, d. c.. Louis Becker,
Jr.. Seattle. Wash, and Herman,
Otto and Albert, all OF this city,
two daughters, Mrs. Louise lib
belts. Detroit, and Miss Amanda
Becker, Ann Arbor; nine grandchil.
dren and one great-grandchild.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Four Speakers to be on
QueStion-AnSWer Panel

Ann Arbor. Mich, Oct. l0-Four
speakers will compose the panel
for the first OF series OF weekly
Information Please" programs to
be conducted Friday evening In the
circuit court room Of the court
house from 5 to o'clock. They
will be George J. Burke, Ann Arbor
attorney, a Democrat. James X.
Watkins. former Detroit police
commissioner. a Republican. A. c.
Lappin. Detroit. a member OF the
State Labor Mediation Board. and
Prof. Preston w. Slosson, OF the
University history department,
neutrals.
Prof. Ralph W. Aigler, of the
University Law School. will pre-
side.
The sessions will be recorded
and part of each program will be
broadcast over a Detroit station
from 7:45 to 5 o'clock the follow
ing Saturday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10

futile Hill, Mich. Oct. 10 Mrs.
Peyton Draper. Mrs. Ralph Colts,
Mrs. Nora Hamilton and Mrs.
Claude Colts were dinner guests
Wednesday at the home Of Mrs.
Arthur Colts, Waterford
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carlson,
Jr.. Detroit, spent the week end
with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Throne.
Mrs. Stanley Savinski and sons.
Stanley. Jr. Robert and Glenn were
guests Sunday at the homes OF Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Washer. Flat Rock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
SALINE WORKER
TAKES OWN LIFE
CORONER FINDS WALDEMAN
RENTZ DEATH
SUICIDAL

Ann Arbor. Mich, Oct. lO-Dr.
Edwin C. Ganzhorn. county coron-
er, pronounced the death of Waldo
man Rentz, 40, on the farm OF Os-
car Weber. Route .. Saline, sui
eide Wednesday evening.
Rentz had hung himself from the
rafters OF a corn crib, and before
dying had blown on the top OF his
head with a shotgun. Dr. Ganzhorn
said. His father, Christ Rentz. also
committed suicide on his farm near
Chelsea May 10 OF this year
Waldeman was taken to Ypsi-
lanti State Hospital following his,
fathers death. but was released
from that institution August is to
work on the farm OF Weber, who
was his cousin and legal guardian.
Mr.. Weber found the body about I
p. M, he told sheriff's officers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Rural Events

TODAY
Denton
W. S. c. S. annual Fair and
Chicken Dinner. Serving at $3.50.
Salem
Congregational Aid Society will
be entertained by Mrs. Ralph viii
son, Seven Mile Rd. Dinner will be
served.
Women of London Methodist
Church meet with Mrs. Harrison
Heidi in the afternoon.
OCTOBER II
Stony Creek
First Community night at LIN
coin School.
Begole
Begole Parent Teachers Associa-
ton will serve a cooperative supper
at $3.50 p. m; program later.
Frains Lake
w. S. c. S. Missionary Division
meets with Mrs Howard Fishbeck.
Jacksonville
Open house and fair at new Raw
sonville School. 7 to 10 p. m.
East Ypsilanti
A penny supper at Spencer
School in the evening.
BelleVille
Homemakers will meet with Mrs.
Bertha Vorce. 36S Huron River DR..
Sheldon
Sheldon p. 7. A. meeting at
school house at p. m.
York
Mooreville Ladies Aid will serve
chicken supper at $50. Moore
willie York Hall
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10

Mooreyllle p. T. A. will have
their regular meeting at the
school house.
London
Barnes School p T. A. will meet
at the school.
OCTOBER 10
Paint Creek
Rally Day program at Friends
Church during the Sunday School
hour at 10 o'clock.
Stony Creek
Cyril Corkins, Jacksonville, will
show slides of southern trips at
Epworth League meeting, 1880 p.
m.
OCTOBER is
Salem
Federated Ladies Aid Society
will entertain other aid societies
at luncheon. Program follows.
Saline
Community Fair sponsored by
F. F. A.
Stony Creek
Stony Greek Grange are spon-
soring a card party with progress
sive euchre and pedro to be play
ed
OCTOBER 10
Saline
Community Fair sponsored by
F. F. A.
East YpsilantI
Spencer Club all day meeting be-
ginning at $3.50 a. m. at the home
of Mrs. Harold Patt.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
TuttIe Hill News

and Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Lambrick,
lockwood.
Wallace Colts. who has been Ill
with a very severe cold is some
better. but unable to return to
school.
Mrs Glenna Darling, son Marion
and Mrs. Leon Darling, all OF Ann
Arbor, spent Tuesday evening at
the home OF o. R. Darling.
Mrs. Nora Hamilton, Detroit. is
spending a week with her cousin.
Mrs. Peyton Draper and family.
Thomas Ashley, Birmingham.
spent the week end with Mr.. and
MTa. Claude Colts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10

the fatal shooting OF two business
associates. Army headquarters IN
Seattle. Wash, was requested TO
send copies OF the judges finger
prints for police circulars. Judge
Sage served in the army belofS
moving to Detroit 20 years ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Last Rites in Ohio For
Mrs. Garnett Wells, 20

Ann Arbor. Mich. Oct. 10-Fu-
neral services and interment will
be in Middletown, o., for Mrs. Gar
nett Wells. 30. who passed away
Tuesday. Surviving are her hus-
band and one son. Garnett, Jr.
She had resided in Ann Arbor
two years, coming here from Ohio.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
HElFER MISSING

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 10 -
Sherif's officers are checking the
mysterious disappearance OF a
heifer from the farm OF F. w.
Shaffer, 2521 S. Main Rd., Wednes-
day. Inquiries at all surrounding
farms have yielded no clues.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
cIRcULARIzE FINeERPRINTs

Detroit. Oct. 10-AP-Police to-
day had discontinued dragging the
Detroit River for the body OF Com
mon Pleas Judge Robert E. Sage,
who has been sought since Oct. in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
IN CUSTODY

Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. l0-Police
here Wednesday evening arrested
Charles F. Graham. %. this city,
who is wanted in Traverse City TO
answer a statutory charge. He is
being held in county Jail pending
arrival OF Traverse City authorities.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
CHILD KILLED

Grand Rapids. Oct. 1O-AF- An
automobile struck and killed four
year-old Nardin Boynton Wednes-
day night four miles north of here.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Italian Defeat Is Seen
Strengthening Hand
OF Britain at Home
Hitler Is Deprived Of Aid
From Duce in Effort
To Invade Island
BY DEWITT MACKENZIE.

w = =
The allied victories over Musso-
lini in the Mediterranean theater
should prove a Godsend to Brit
ain as defensive preparation for
the expected Nazi attempt to in
wade England.
This threat of invasion is de-
scribed by British Prime Minister
Churchill as his country's supreme
danger" There can be no doubt
of the accuracy of that character
ization.
Britain probably is facing her
greatest trial by sword since the
war began. 1t will be inaugurated
by cloud burst of Nazi bombing
such as we haven't seen before.
German success could mean little
less than the death of England and
the establishment of Hitler's Ger
man-ruled new order"
The Italian debacles in the Egypt
ian and co-Albanian fighting,
however. have strengthened Brit
aims hand. Hitler has in all like
lihood been deprived of any WORTH
while support from Mussolini dur
ing the critical period of the in
vasion effort. BY that same token
the British will be able to withdraw
warships and warplanes from the
Mediterranean if necessary for pro-
lection of the mother country.
Grevious Blow to Hitler.
Help, which Hitler is reported
today to be giving his partner in the
Albanian mess, can hardly alter the
position greatly before the time of
the attempted invasion. The dam
age cannot be repaired quickly. And
the more aid the Nazi chief gives
his unhappy colleague the better for
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Decorations Requested
Durinq Inaugural Period

Decoration of homes and business
establishments with flags and bunt-
ing during the three-day presidential
inauguration program is urged in
an appeal by Maj. Oliver P. Newman,
former District Commissioner, who
is chairman of the Inaugural Com
mittee on Civic Decorations.
In a statement made public to-
day, Maj. Newman asked particu-
larly that buildings along the parade
route be decorated. and said:
Suggestions have been made to
the Board of Trade, the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association, the
Washington Hotel Association and
other trade and civic groups that
they request their members to CO.
operate to the end that stores, office
buildings, hotels and other struc-
lures be decorated. Clubs and
schools-both public and private
are requested to display flags, and,
through the citizens associations,
appeal is made for home owners to
display flags on their premises
wherever possible
Maj. Newman pointed out that a
number of local firms are able to
supply flags and bunting, and he
urged that they be patronized Tor
the decorating needs.
The committee, in cooperation
with the District government, will
decorate such areas as Union Sta
tion Plaza, Delaware avenue, from
the Plaza to Constitution avenue;
Pennsylvania avenue. from Peace
Monument to Fifteenth street: Fiji
teenth street, from Pennsylvania
avenue to New York and Pennsyl-
vania avenues, and Pennsylvania
avenue, from Fifteenth to Eight
eenth streets.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Rt. Rev. (. S. CrosIund, ,
Moruviun Bishop, Dies
3. the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 20-Bis-
hop Edward Shober Crosland, SO,
one of four bishops of the Moravian
Church in the United States, died
today.
A graduate of Moravian Theologi-
cal Seminary in Bethlehem, Pa, he
was ordained in 1892 and served
pastorates in Bethania and Win
Salem, N c.; Lititz, Pa. and
New Dorp, Staten Island, N. Y.
He was made a bishop in 1890
end served until his retirement last
January /. He was vice president
of the Executive Board of the East
ern division of the church and a
former president of the New York
Union of Moravian Church.
Evening star., 1940-12-20

situation. British raids into Italy's
East African territory quite likely
are feelers in preparation for larger
operations.
Fascist Forces Cut on.
The Fascist forces, being cut OF
from reinforcements and supplies,
are in an unenviable position. In
this connection. British commu-
nique regarding q raid on El Wax