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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-12-17
ASK SCHOOL CHILD AID
Horticultural Society Urges Teen
Age Farm work

age Farm WOrk
Seeking solution to the farm
labor shortage problem, the PENN
sula Horticultural Society, meeting
at Dover, adopted resolution urg-
ing that boys and girls of teen age
be modified to assist fruit and
vegetable growers on the peninsula.
Given to Boards
The resolution recommended to
the State Boards of Education of
Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia,
and the Wilmington Board, that
they recognize the farm labor
shortage problem and source of
available labor and provide a pro-
gram to organize and educate
school boys and girls of the teen
ages in groups under adult leader
ship to be distributed where needed
among the fruit and vegetable in
dustries.
Labor Shortage
The resolution explained that the
production of more of the essential
food products will be necessary
next year, that the farm labor
shortage is likely to become more
serious and it will be necessary to
look to all sources of labor for sup
ply, and that in all schools there
are zoys and girls of teen age who
under proper adult guidance are
willing and able to help on farms.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Founders Day Is
Observed At PTA

Concentrating the founding of
the national Parent Teachers associa-
ton and the Bluffton organization, a
program and candle lighting cere-
mony were held in the Bluffton High
school auditorium Tuesday night.
A history of the national PTA or
ganization was presented by Mrs.
Edwin Amstutz, president of the
BIuffton association. Activities of
the Bluffton organization since its
founding in 1927 were outlined by
Mrs. Grace Cox.
Members of the association pres
ent and teachers participated in the
candle lighting ceremony under the
direction of Mrs. Ferguson. Candles
were lighted for every day of the
month of February in which out
standing Americans were born.
Mary Elizabeth Stearrs sang a
vocal solo and Alice Jean Bixel pre-
sented a violin solo. Group singing
was led by w. A. Amstutz. Mary
Margaret Basinger accompanied at
the piano.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12


Cutting loose with their most dev-
astating scoring assault of the year,
Bluffton High Pirates set new sea-
son record last Friday night as they
walloped Ada cagers, 68 TO 33, in a
game on the local court.
Blufftons attack was well balanced
all the way, but Ada was unable
to match the whirlwind pace of the
Pirates after putting up game
battle in the first quarter.
When the first period whistle
sounded. the Dillermen held a II to
IL advantage, and Ada fell farther
behind in the second quarter, with
the score standing 81 to Is at half
time.
1t was a runaway in the last two
stanzas, as Buttons defense held
Ada to only Is points while the Pi-
rates were racking up an impressive
total of 81. At the third-quarter
mark the count was as to "a, and
Ada got only six points in the period
while Bluffton was tallying Is.
-Four Bluffton High cagers star
red in the drubbing administered to
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Hits Chain Letters
For Defense Stamps

The mails in all parts of the coun-
try are still being flooded with let
ters relating to so-called endless
chain schemes soliciting defense saw
ings stamps.
The local post office reports that
the July Postal Bulletin contains a
notice regarding the illegality of
such schemes. Nevertheless, patrons
of the various post offices are de-
posting in the mails matter relating
to schemes of this nature. Postmast-
er Edward Reichenbach warns the
public that the sending of such mat
ter through the mails is violation
of the postal statutes pertaining to
fraud and lottery.
Notices are served upon persons
participating in such schemes whose
names come to the attention of the
Post Office Department, requiring
them to show cause why fraud ord
ers should not be issued against
them. Such orders forbid the de-
livery of any mail to persons named
in such action.
The illegal character of such a
mailing scheme is apparent, and to
avoid any unnecessary unpleasant
ness, the postal department demands
strict cooperation in this matter.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
BlufftOn Area Women
And Children To Be
Hawaii EvacueeS
Continued from page u

Miss Evelyn Niswander, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Neuenschwan-
der of South Lawn avenue, is teach
ing in a private girls school on the
island of Maui at the town of Paia,
less than 10 miles away from the
scene of the second japanese naval
bombardment.
Sergt. and Mrs. Don Sebenoler are
living in Honolulu where he is sta
toned on military duty. Mrs. Sebe-
noler is the former Miss Virginia
Gill, an office employee of the Trip
lett Electrical Instrument Co.
Also living in Honolulu are Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Weimers. Mrs.
Weimers was the former Miss Elma
Hostettler of Wayne county, a stu
dent at Bluffton college. Mr.. Weim-
ers is teacher.
There were no Bluffton residents
injured in the surprise bombing at
tack on Pearl Harbor on December
nor the subsequent shelling of the
Kahului harbor on the island of
Maui, southeast of Oahu on Decem-
ber 16.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
NEWS OUR FATHERS READ
FROM ISSUE OF AUGUST 6, 1914

year and Miss Eunah Temple who
attended the summer school there
returned home the first of the week.
M. r. Lugibihl of Silver City, N.
NJ. arrived here Sunday to spend a
few weeks vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Lugibihl. Mrs.
Lugibihl and little daughter arrived
a few weeks ago.
Elgar o. Eaton of Washington, D.
c., arrived here Tuesday to spend
over homecoming with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Eaton. Miss
Nellie Eaton, who is taking a special
course at Columbia university, New
York City is expected home next
week. Earl Mohler and family, Mrs.
L. N. Basset and two sons of
Springfield, Mo-, and James Begg
and family will arrive here tomor-
row and will be guests at the T. H.
Mohler home.
hI ul6tIltS VI oeHOOl oupSlllI-
tendents of the state at Columbus
last Friday and Saturday, Supt. c..
A. Arganbright was chosen presi-
dent of the northwestern district.
In a deal made last week the
Jacob Amstutz 40 acre farm in
Orange township became the prop
erty of Sam Burkholder, the pur-
chasing price being $4,000. Mr.. AM
stutz gets the d. S. Burkholder
property on Mound street, valued at
$1,000. The Sam Burkholder home
on Cherry street, valued at $1,000
becomes the property of d. S. Burk-
holder.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Balmer
son, Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Am
stutz of Orange township, a girl
Monday and to Mr.. and Mrs. E. q
Taylor girl, Tuesday.
Five Sunday schools of the Ameri-
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Start Rail Removal
From Street Monday

Work is scheduled to start next
Monday on removal of rails of the
abandoned Western Ohio interurban
line from Buttons Main street.
Permit to undertake removal of
the rails was granted by the council
last month to Charles Bourbina of
Sylvania, dealer in scrap iron and
steel. Unfavorable weather has de-
layed starting of the project.
Under terms of the agreement the
town is to receive half of the gross
sale proceeds.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Lafayette

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Blunden and
family spent the weekend in Chi
cago visiting their son, Jack, who
is now located at Great Lakes Naval
Training station.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hullibarger,
Jr., and son of Lima, were Sunday
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hullibarger, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Houser left
Wednesday for a trip through the
Southern states.
Mrs. T. w. Desenberg was a
Thursday visitor at the home of Mrs.
Bob Mertz of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Vorhees
were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr..
and Mrs. d. p. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Helser and son,
and Mrs. Raychel Rex left Saturday
for trip through the Southern
states.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

High school and college cage teams
will play at home this week, with
Bluffton sports enthusiasts having
their last chance of the year to see
the collegians in action on the local
court.
First contest on the weeks sched-
ule will be Bluffton colleges tilt
with Findlay, this Wednesday night
at the college gymnasium.
Bluffton Highs only game of the
week will be with a Western Buck
eye league foe, Van Vert, Friday
night on the Pirates court. Coach
Burcky's collegians will play again
however, iourneying to Defiance or
Saturday night.
Thrilling, highly competitive bat
ties mark every Findlay-Bluffton
game, and this Wednesdays tilt is
expected to attract a large turnout
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
SO Fire Wardens ChOs-
en- Here For Civilian
Defense
Continued from page u

the very earliest opportunity is urged
by the defense committee. Whether
a blank has been received or not all
able bodied residents are asked to re-
port to Mayor w. A. Howe, general
chairman or Clair Fett as soon as pos
sible.
The American Legion executive
committee in cooperation with the IA
defense committee heads is placing
the volunteers in the type of service
for which they are best fitted.
The following assignments have
been made by the executive commit
tee:
Publicity-Orden Smucker.
Rescue Squad - Frank McElroy,
Chester Stauffer. Carl Mumma, AL
bert Garmotter, Paul Detweiler, Ed
gar Chamberlain, Stanley Basinger,
Paul Diller, Clayton Bixel, Maynard
Geiger, Lloyd Hardwick.
Fire Wardens-James Balmer, D.
w. Bixler, Floyd Harris, Dan Trip
plehorn, Albert Baumgartner, John
Rogers, Oscar Lora, Chas. Alderman,
Chas. Patterson, Jesse Mangus, Fay
Isham.
Albert Badertscher, Ross Bogart,
Mervin Defendeifer, Gid Schaub.in, o.
E. Dudgeon, Lee Wingate, Russell
McGee, Leland Diller, Cloyce Bame,
Eugene Basinger, Denver Augsburg
er.
Chas. Gazette, Merle ingalls,, Gail
Mumma, Frank Cunningham, Aldine
Weiss, Emory Benroth, Chas. Lloyd,
Gerald Swank, Robert Lewis, Oswin
Luginbuhl, Carey Niswander, Gerhard
Buh1er.
Elmer Romey, Fred Gettles, Emer-
son Stultz, Edward Reagan, Don Pat
terson, Ed Lape, A. c. Burcky, John
Tosh, Sidney Stettler, H. w. Bercky,
Paul Clark, Walter Niswander, Noah
Niswander.
A. E. Lichtenwalter, Cliff West,
Rev. H. 7. Unruh, Lloyd Brauen, Levi
Gable, Joe Stage, Fred Hahn, Gordon
Bixel, William Edwards, l. B. Beeshy,
Jesse Yoakam, Clayton Murray.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Public School Teachers
Will Ration Sugar
Continued from page IL


The public school teachers here
will work under the supervision of
the Bluffton rationing board. They
will personally supervise the regis
tration of the consumers, the issu-
ance of books and the removal of
stamps from books of persons who
have boarded sugar.
1t will be necessary for consumers
to reduce their consumption of sugar
by at least one-third, it was stated
by officials. Last year nearly
100000 tons of sugar were sold
and this year a little more than
100000 tons will be available to
the retail market.
The retailers are in no way re-
sponsible for this restriction, officials
stated. War production and export
needs are responsible for the sugar
situation, it was pointed out.
Administration
Administration of the sugar ra-
tioning will be in charge of the War
Production Board rather than the
Office of Price Administration. This
group will see to it that sugar sup
plies are distributed so that every
retail outlet will have adequate
sugar when rationing starts.
The exact amount of sugar which
may be purchased each week will
be determined when the WPB de-
cides how much can be made avail
able to the stores.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

Plans have been completed to
make the Bluffton Homecoming cele-
bration a big event for Friday and
Saturday.
A sudden blaze burned the porch
kitchen of the DR.. ]. S. Steiner
residence Tuesday night. The fire
was quickly subdued by the action
of neighbors lawn hose and bucket
brigade. Damage was 5000.
Miss Phoebe Bettschen of Lima
and Albert Gratz of Bluffton were
married Saturday afternoon at the
home of the officiating clergyman,
Rev. w. A. Alspach, pastor of the
Calvary Reformed church in Lima.
The following from Bluffton are
candidates for office at the primary
next Tuesday: N. w. Cunningham,
democratic candidate for United
States Congress; DR.. j. J. Sutter,
democratic candidate for Representa-
tive to the General Assembly; ]. l..
Luginbuhl, candidate for county
commissioner; Dan r. Tripplehorn,
Allen county prosecuting attorney.
Henry and Fred Zehrbach and
families are spending the day at
Cedar Point.
A boy baby gladdened the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Davis on Jackson
street Saturday. -
Robert A. Block has accepted a
position in the office of the Lima
Locomotive Corporation.
Harry Patterson and M. M. Bogart
and family were Sunday guests of
Walter Quaintance and wife at
Upper Sandusky.
Mrs. Augusta Steiner gave very
interesting talk on ''The Coming
Campaign" at Liberty Chapel last
Sunday night.
Miss Helen Kibler who attended
Miami university during the past
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
College Plays Findlay Here Wednesday;
H. S. At Home Against Van Vert Friday

1t will be the first meeting Of the
year between the two outfits, and
although Findlay looms as a slight
favorite, the Beavers have hopes of
upsetting the dope.
Defiance, Bluffton colleges foe of
Saturday night, was defeated earlier
in the season on the Bluffton court
by a score of 55 to 4S, and the
Burckymen have high hopes Of re
peating that success in the second
meeting.
Bluffton High has slight edge
over Van Vert in pre-game dope,
but the CoIgars have dangerous
outfit, and rivalry between the two
schools is keen. Both lost to Lima
South and to Bellefontaine, the only
two setbacks suffered during the sea-
son by Bluffton, and the Friday
night contest here should be a thrill
Ter in every respect.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Marshall Estate Is
Estimated At 500

Orlo Marshall has been named ad-
ministrator of the estate of the late
Albert Marshall of near Rockport
when the estate was filed in probate
court at Lima, Saturday. The es-
tate was estimated at $500 consist
ing of $4,000 in real estate and 5000
in personal property.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Downtown Coaches
Viii Stop Meeting

Meetings of the Downtown Coaches
organization will be discontinued un-
til tournament time the first week
in March, it was announced this
week by Ralph Patterson, president
of the group.
Announcement will be made when
regular meetings will be resumed,
Patterson stated.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Pirate Cagers Set Season Scoring
Record With 6S-33 Win Over Ada

Ada, with Russ Gratz garnering 16
points; John Hermann getting Is;
Cooney tallying 13, and Rich Gratz
scoring II.
In fast preliminary, Bluffton's
undefeated reserve cagers chalked up
their 18th straight victory by Win
ming over Ada seconds, SO to 18.
The Pirate understudies led at the
quarters, II to 2; % to z, and 28 to
IL. Fred Hermann set the scoring
pace with Is points.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

A young man, mindful of selective
service act requirements, wrote the
Seattle draft board: 50. My for
mer address was the county jail at
Salem, Ore; present address-the
state penitentiary. l will get in
touch with you when I get out if
you're still there"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

greatest eAPioi
ers in the annals
of America. He
W a S w ill a m
Clark, youn G er
brother of George
Rogers Cla k,
conqueror of the
Old North we st
during the Revo-
luton. Born in
Virginia in ITO,
William Clark
was appointed a
lieutenant in the
regular army in
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
CaIc;mined Walls

II a wall has been calcimined and
there is a tendency for the calci-
mine to peel from the wall, it is
recommended that the old calci-
mine be scraped and washed from
the wall before any other finish is
applied. After the wall has thor
oughly dried the plaster may then
be painted with an oil paint, If so
desired, or the wall may again be
decorated with the calcimine or
cold water paint.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

can Mennonite church, consisting of
Zion, Elida, New Stark, Blanchard
and Lima Mission held their annual
convention at the Zion church, west
of town, Sunday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Soldiers of Freedom

ITO the Soldiers of the National
Army: The heart of the whole coun-
try is with you. Everything that
you do viii be watched with deep
interest. For this great war draws
us all together, makes us all COM
rades and brothers, as all true
Americans felt themselves to be
when we first made good our inde-
pendence. The eyes of all the world
will be upon you, because you are
in some special sense the soldiers OF
freedom. President Woodrow Will
sons message, September 3, 1877.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12

Camp Cavalcade

CHADOWY figures in cavalcade
- of American hist0ry-such as the
men behind the names of the great
army environments scattered all
over the United States, where young
Americans are learning to be SOL
diers in order to defend their coun-
try when the need arises.
Near Nevada. Mo-, stands camp
which bears the name of one OF the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-02-12
Old Game

Nah Jong, the Chinese game
which enjoyed a great American
vogue several years ago, is esti-
mated to be 5000 years old.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
Dimoui Ordered Along
 Pacific Coast; Niqhf
 Baseball 10 Be Stopped

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5--Gen. John L. Dewitt today issued an order to stop all night baseball and other night outdoor sports on the Pacific seaboard and ordered every electric sign and theater marquee extinguished.
 The order prescribes some form of shielding for virtually all other types of exterior lighting effective August 20, for the duration of the war.
 The proclamation creates a zone of restricted lighting along west ern Washington, Oregon and Cal ifornia, in some places 150 miles wide, which Dewitt said the pres ent situation requires as matter of military necessity.
 Enemy armed forces have made attacks upon United States vessels trayeling along Pacific Coastal wat CTS and upon land installations. It is necessary to provide maximum protection for war utilities, war materials and war premises To- cated within Washington. Oregon and California against enemy at tack by sea and air"
 Shipyard lights are' ordered shielded as much as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
CARGO PLANE PRODUCTION
 E ALL-0UT
Gen. Arnold, Army Air Force Chief, Says Many
 Now Being Built

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5. Lieut.. Gen. Hap Arnold. Chief of the Army Air Forces. told Senate Military Subcommittee today that the output of cargo carrying planes is being stepped up in an all-out program.
 He testified: We believe the program now developed represents an all-out effort. taking into con- sideration the present status of tools. facilities and raw materials. We be- lieve it will be possible to get more tools, facilities and raw materials, but they are not in sight at pres ent."
 He disclosed that the Army Is using some of it's long range bomb CTS for cargo transport work and said that plans are under way to divert a certain percentage of bomb CT construction to long range cargo planes,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
W00DLEY PLANE
 ARRIVES HERE
 FIR 0 N W E51

Bringing eight passengers from Anchorage, Woodley Airways plane piloted by Don Glass arrived here last night at 6 o'clock from the Westward
 Incoming passengers on the plane were R. Layton. J. T. Johnson, Robert Eaton, Mrs. Vera Pierce, Charles Bartley. Dallas Schmidt, w. E. Cruse and Irving Sullivan.
 Pilot Glass expected to leave this afternoon or tomorrow for the re- turn flight
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
SURVIVORS ARE UNDER
 MACHINE GUN FIRE OF
 LAPS; DETAILS RELATED

SEATTLE, July 5.--How a Jap submarine crew machine gunned survivors. of an American freighter, sinking in flames after severe she'll ing in the North Pacific, is told by members of the crew evacuated recently from hospital in Alaska
 The interviews of the crew mem bers have been approved by the Thirteenth Naval District head quarters here.
 Attacked at Night
 Eight members of the crew died in the attack, which occurred on the night of July IA, two died from gunfire, six died from exposure on the life rafts and two were wound ed by shell fragments.
 Twenty-four survivors were suf- fering from exposure when rescued after drifting from four to eight days in lifeboat and two life rafts. The shelled vessel was a medium sized cargo ship owned by the Pacific Coast Company, commanded by Captain Christian Evenson of San Francisco.
 Sub Is Sighted
 The lookout aboard the freighter first sighted the submarine at s o'clock in the evening and inn mediately a report was made to Capt. Evenson.
 Capt. Evenson ordered a zigzag course.
 The sub dived. then surfaced half
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
Use Parachute Troops and Drop Tanks Beh hind Russian Lines REDS SAY FIGHT
 STILL TO NORTH
Navy Is Smelling Hitler $ Troops Coming from Cri-
 med 10 Battlefront
(By Associated Press)

Germany's mechanized columns thundered deeper into the Caucasus on the road to Russia's vast oil treasures today, as hundreds of Nazi parachute troops and even small air borne tanks were reported landing behind the lines in an at tempt to paralyze Soviet communi- cations.
 German military dispatches said that Hitler's elite guard troops have captured Kropotkin, 125 miles below Rostov on the railroad and pipeline from the Caspian Sea and have reached the Kuban River along a 60-mile front.
 The Nazis say that Axis troops are continuing tine pursuit of de- feated Russians on broad front"
 S0viets Sink Ships
 Soviet dispatches, however, still declared that the main struggle is raging far to the north of Kropotkin but gave no inkling that the Nazis had advanced so far south as the German communiques say.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
SUBS SINK
 ! VESSELS,
 OFF COAST
4t3AIIied Ships NowHdve Gone Down in North
 Atlantic
(By Associated Press)

Fourteen men are reported miss ing after the sinking of two mer- chant ships of the United Nations by Axis submarines at the extreme ends of the sub battlefield in the North Atlantic.
 Ninety-five men,. however, were rescued. The two vessels brought the Associated Press total of an- nounced sinkings in these waters since December to 413.
 One of the ships, United States cargo vessel, was torpedoed early in July, 200 miles off the New England coast. It went down with loss of 10 men after AT survivors fought their way clear of the blazing ship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-05
ALLOW INSURANCE
 DEDUCTIONS
Senator 0kays Plan Re- garding Proposed h.
 come Tax Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-A pro- posal to permit individuals to, de- duct a fixed percentage of their taxable income to meet life insur- ance premiums, pay old debts and to buy Government bonds has been endorsed as "sensibly sound" by Chairman Walter F. George of the Senate Finance Committee.
 The Senator made this observa- ton after John Witherspoon, Presi- dent of the National Association of Life Underwriters, testified that unless such a tax credit is allowed it will become virtually impossible for many persons to keep life in surance policies in force.