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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Mrs. Homer MOser
To Speak Sunday

Mrs. Homer Moser, returned mis-
sionary from Brazil, will speak at
the Presbyterian church Sunday
night at o'clock. The occasion will
be the annual praise service of the
Woman's Missionary society of the
church.
Mrs. Moser spent many years in
Brazil where her husband is in
charge of large agricultural pro-
ject in connection with their mis-
sion work. She will speak on condi-
tions in that country and mission
work among the people.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Moser are
former Bluffton residents and well
known here. Mrs. Moser is the eld-
est daughter of Rev. and Mrs. w. H
Lahr of Harmon road.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19

Registration for B and c books
providing supplemental gasoline ra-
tioning for amounts needed in ad-
dition to that provided in the A and
d ration books will take place at
the Bluffton High school cafeteria
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day from to 8 p. m. and on Fri
day from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m, it was
announced by Mayor w. A. Howe,
in charge of the rationing program.
The Bluffton Civilian Defense
council was scheduled to handle this
phase of the gasoline rationing pro-
gram but since the public school
teachers have had more experience
in rationing procedure they will
form the major part of the person
mel in charge of details, Howe said
This registration includes applica-
tion for supplemental mileage ra-
tioning and for gasoline needed fol
non-highway usage. Information
similar to that supplied for the A
and d books will be required, Howe
said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Prof. ]. w. Insley, of Findlay,
Speaks on ''Peculiarities
OF Presidents"
Sixteen Year Old Wife of Pres.
Andrew johnson Taught
Him to Read

Of all the American presidents
only two of them were born in cities,
it was stated by Prof. ]. w. Insley,
Findlay, former superintendent of
Hancock county schools, who ad-
dressed ladies night meeting of the
Lions club at the Walnut Grill Tues
day night.
Speaking of the "Peculiarities of
the American Presidents" Insley
pointed out that most of them were
products of the rural heritage. The
only two born in cities were Howard
Taft, born in Cincinnati, and Theo-
dore Roosevelt, born in New York
City.
The first Is presidents averaged
sc years of age at the time of death
and the last 16 have averaged 81
years of age. Twenty-one out of the
81 presidents were college graduates.
JEFFERSON RICH
Thomas jefferson was considered
one of the richest men of his time.
He had Bible in which he cut out
the passages he did not like with the
result that a considerable portion OF
the scripture was deleted, the speak
er stated.
Weighing less than 100 pounds,
James Madison was the smallest man
to occupy the chair and Howard
Taft, weighing S25 pounds was the
largest president. On two different
instances Taft became stuck in his
bathtub he was so large.
John Adams wore one hat for 10
years and as hobby collected vege-
table seeds from all over the world
and many of today's vegetables in
this country can be traced to this
hobby.
JACKSON TOBACCO CHEwER
Andrew Jackson wore old boots
and spit tobacco juice on the White
House rugs. He was a very poor
speller and ungramatical in converse
ton.
President Tyler had a Jersey Gov
that he liked very much and refused
to give her up when he came to th
White House. He frequently drov
the animal right down the mail
street of Washington much to tn
Continued on page 81
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Book Week Being
Observed Here

Forward With Books" is the
theme of Children's Book Week be-
ing observed by the Bluffton public
library this week, according to an
announcement made by Miss Ocie
Anderson, librarian.
Many attractive, gayly colored and
beautifully illustrated children's
books have been secured as well as
many other books for older children
dealing with various phases of the
armed forces.
Books are psychologically helpful
for children who should be cushioned
against the shocks of war and be
given the relaxation the growing
mind needs, Miss Anderson said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Thanksgiving's Nearly Here But
Nobody Knows Price OF Turkeys

How much will Thanksgiving
turkeys cost this year? That is
what Bluffton consumers were want
ing to know the first of the week,
but retailers couldn't give them the
answer.
With an abundance of turkeys on
farms in this district, there was ap-
parently no market for the birds be-
cause of lack of price quotations.
Local representative of a large
wholesale buyer of turkeys said
Tuesday he did not expect a quota
tion on turkeys until the first of
next week. Because of no cash
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Increased Hunting Activity Expected
Here AS Season Opens Friday Noon
Promoted InLRank

Evan Soash, SON of DR.. and Mrs
M. d. Soash, who has been in naval
training at Great Lakes, ILL.,, has
been promoted to pharmacists mate
third class and transferred to To-
ledo.
Robert Dillman in service at Ft.
Eustis, Va, has been advanced to
the rank of sergeant. He is the
son of Mrs. Budd Dillman of North
Main street.
Wayne Deppler of Camp Forrest,
Tenn, now home on a ten-day fur
Tough, was recently promoted to the
rank of staff sergeant.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Only Two American Presidents Born
In Cities, Lions Club Speaker States
Alumni ErStars
DOlUn Varsity, 80

In a demonstration that showed
they still retain some of the dyna-
mite that made them the stars of
yesterday, Bluffton High alumni ran
roughshod over this years varsity
to capture a 81 to 0 decision in a
benefit gridiron contest last Wednes-
day night under the lights at Har-
mon field.
In particularly fine fettle for the
winners was the Number One man
of the alumni squad. former Bluff
ton Coach Dwight Diller, one of the
best schoolboy fullbacks in the his
tory of the institution, who tailed
three of his teams touchdowns.
There were many others who also
came in for their share of the glory
and bygone days were brought to
mind as they charged into the line
up to do their bit.
Parading before the large crowd
were Norm Triplett, Spike Berry,
Roger Howe, Dick Wenger, Norm
Beidler, Harold Santschi, Paul Klas-
sen, Bob Luginbuhl, Jim Martin
Pete Schmidt, Paul Soldner, Charles
Conrad, Carl Marshall, Paul Cred
ing, Dick Augsburger, Bill Amstutz
Ken Oberly, Ray Schumacher, Russ
Gratz, George Burkholder, Maurice
Fett, John Hermann and Clayton
Weiss.
In demonstrating their superiority
the alumni outfit got away to al
early lead, with a touchdown b,
Diller in the first quarter.
Then, belying the opinion of many
they picked up strength as the game
progressed to push across another
score in the second; skipped thru
the third without scoring and Tailed
three touchdowns in the closing
stanza.
OILERS first-quarter touchdown
was on a line plunge, and the form
CT coach annexed another at tn,
close of the second period when h,
intercepted a pass and romped un
molested across the goal.
In the last quarter Diller caugh
a pass to score for the third time
Bib Lubinbuhl snagged another 70
a tally, and George Burkholder go
the other touchdown on a pass
Norm Triplett threw the payoff pas
to Diller, and Dick Wenger passes
to Luginbuhl and Burkholder fo
their scores.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Rooms in Hotels and Ro0ming
Establishments All Reserv-
ed by Hunters
Bluffton Area Rapidly Bec0m-
ing Mecca for Hunters
In Northwest Ohio

With the hunting season officially
opening at the stroke of II noon on
Friday, preseason indications are
that the Bluffton district is rapidly
becoming the mecca" for hundreds
of hunters in the northwestern part
of Ohio.
All rooms in Bluffton hotels and
rooming establishments have be re-
served for the week end with many
more writing in for reservations
than can be accommodated.
Also indicative of stepped-up
hunting activity is the increased
number of hunting licenses being
sold over last years total notwith-
standing the fact that many former
hunters are now in the country's
armed forces.
MORE LICENSES SOLD
The increase in the sale of the
hunting licenses is partially ex-
planned by the fact that many de-
fense workers are employed on the
night shifts and are free to hunt
in the day time.
Sportsmen will have to be more
sparing of their shots this year be-
cause of the greatly restricted
amount of ammunition available.
Local dealers are selling shells only
to established customers and even
those in limited quantities.
1t has been reported that more
farmers and land owners in in
creased numbers are posting INC
Hunting" signs. Others are per-
hitting hunting only by special per-
mission while others are charging a
fee for the privilege of hunting on
the premises.
No HUNTING STAND
Farmers have been taking the ne
hunting stand in increasing proper
tions because of the destruction OF
property and in some cases the live
stock. With livestock commanding
premium prices farmers are con
cerned lest the farm animals b
killed by stray bullets. Farmers
also resent the trampling down o.
crops, especially the soy beans which
are still in the fields.
Many farmers, however, have beer
willing to cooperate with loca
sportsmen and give permission fol
hunting. Much of the resentment Of
local landowners is based on the
tendency of hunters coming from {
distance and showing no concern fol
the rights of the property owner.
Rabbits are reported to be plenti
full this year but the Bluffton hunt
ers seem to have gone afiield for
for the pheasants than the Dummies
REPORT VIOLATIONS
Bluffton sportsmen are requested
to report violations of hunting law
to the Allen county sheriff or t
Howard Langstaff, of Ottawa, dist
rict game supervisor, it was an
nounced by Silas Diller, president 0
the Bluffton Community Sportsmen'
club.
The violation should be reports
by telephone and charges reversed
| The license number of the hunter
car or the hunting license numbe
on the back of the hunter, or both
should be reported Immediately, Di
Ter said.
Appointment of an officer for til
Bluffton district will be made i
the near future by the state gam
supervision department, Diller sale
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Install Masonic
Officers Monday

Installation of newly elected Off
GERS of the Bluffton Masonic order
will be held next Monday night at
the lodge hall.
Officers to be installed are:
Master, F. E. Wenger; senior
warden, Donivon Conrad; junior
warden, Paul Martinka; treas, E
w. Basingert sec., Ralph Stearns;
senior deacon, Arden Baker; junior
deacon, Bertran Swank; tyler, j. A
Thompson, trustee, c. G. Coburn.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Enlists In Navy

Robert James Mathewson, 20, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Byrl Mathewson re-
siding east of Bluffton has enlisted
in the navy and left Friday for the
Naval Training Station at Great
Lakes, Ill. His wife, the former
Miss Irene Hover of Ada, will con-
tinue working at the Triplett Elec-
trical Instrument company here.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
With The Sick

Amos Thut is confined to his home
on South Main street as the result
of painful bruises sustained when
he was kicked in the right hip by a
horse at the Lloyd Frantz sale, Mon
day afternoon.
Donald Klass, 13-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Klass residing
one mile west of Bluffton is serious
ly i'll with leukemia at st. Rita's
hospital, Lima. Donald is a pupil
in the Seventh grade of the schools
here.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19

market price, there has been little
buying of live turkeys in this area
for the Thanksgiving trade.
There was apparently no explana-
tion as to the reason for a lack of
turkey prices, altho some dealers at
tributed this in part at least to the
new federal price ceilings.
Some orders for Thanksgiving
birds are being solicited this week on
the basis of market price at the time
of delivery.
Farmers last year received around
20 cents a pound for live turkeys
while the dressed birds sold on the
retail market for 33 cents pound
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
HAVE THREE DAYS
TO REGISTER FOR
GAS RATION CARDS
Motorists Apply at High School
Wednesday to Friday, 400
to 900 p. M.
Will Receive "a" Ration Cards
Registration for ''B" and
&C" Cards Later

Registration of motorists fol
gasoline rationing previously sched-
uled for last week, will take place
at the Bluffton High school cafeteria
this Wednesday, Thursday and Fri.
day from 400 to 900 p. M, it was
announced by A. j. B. Longsdori
superintendent of schools, in charge
of the local program.
With all supplies now on hano
the registration, to be in charge OF
the teachers and other volunteer
Here's the information you must
take with you when you register
for your gasoline rationing books
which every motorist must OBJ
tain:
Your Ohio automobile Ii
cense registration card.
2-An application blank, if you
- have been able to obtsin one At g.
filling station.
3-Your pink automobile use
stamp number.
4-Serial numbers of the FIVE
tires you are permitted to obtain.
Be sure the registrar returns
your license registration card, tire
inspection form on your applica-
cation blank, and gives you your
A coupon book and windshield
sticker.
workers, is ready to proceed, Supt
Longsdorf said. The registration
was postponed until this week be
cause of the lack of a sufficien
supply of the basic A coupon book
and application forms.
The owner of each passenge
automobile who plans to drive afte
December l, must appear at tn
school at the designated time to ar
ply for the "a" book. He shoul
bring his automobile registratio
blank giving the license number
year model, make and body type
Also serial numbers of tires incluo
ing spare, if any.
BRING BLANKS
In order to expediate issuance O
the ration card motorists are re
quested to secure the applicatio
/ blanks in the hands of filling sta
tion operators here and have thei
filled out before they come to tn
high school.
GET "A" Books AT ONCE
Basic A passenger carr and
(motorcycle) coupon books will b
issued at the school Immediately fo
lowing completion of the application
providing it is in order. Howeve
all supplement books will be issue
only by the Allen county war prit
and rationing board, at its office.
Each motorist is entitled to bas
A book providing he has no MOI
than five tires for his automobil
Other questions on the simp
application form pertaining to max
year model and so on, can be o.
tanned from the license plate certii
cate of registration. However, Il
auto owner must have the seri
numbers of his five tires with hi
when the application is filed.
Those motorists who have mo
than five tires for each car mu
surrender them to the Railway E
press agency at the Nickel Pla
Railroad depot here before applyii
for basic A book. These tir
cannot be sold or even given ava
GET PAY FOR TIRES
The express firms agent will
sue receipt for them and the forl
: er owner will be paid at some futu
| date for the tires, the ceiling pri
: which is based upon tread depth.
These numbers are important
cause at intervals of four montl
Continued on page 81
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
Births

The following births at the Bluff
ton hospital:
Mr.. and Mrs. Gorby Ewing, a girl
Karen Sue, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas White, Co.
lumbus Grove, a girl, Roberta Kae
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Niswander, OF
Pandora, boy, Ronald Dean, Sun.
day.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
In New Locations

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Huber have
moved from Ada and are occupying
their residence on Washington street,
the former Wilbur Sumney property.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-11-19
ThdnkOfe Service
At EnldnHeFs Church

Miss Edna Ramseyer and Ernst
Harder, college student from Para
quay, South America, will speak at
the Emanuel's Reformed church,
Sunday night at o'clock. The oc-
casion will be the thankoffering serv-
ice of the Woman's Guild of the
church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

Iucv Thurman Branch YWCA
with Miss Roberta Maupin. They
must be from IS to 80 years OF
age. OF good character and pleas
ing personality to be accepted
for hostess duty.
The Monday night Uso-YWcA
service mes dances at Lucy
thurman Branch are attended by
arproximately 100 servie men
from selfridge Field, Fort Wayne
and other Amy posts and as
many Uso-YwCA hostesses.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
Wins


The Club Laissez Faire met
last Friday at the beautiful home
OF Herbert and Gertrude Fran
co.'s, OF Hawkins street, in Ypsi-
lanti. Everyone present enjoyed
the whist game, in which Lou
ellie Andrews took first prize,
and just for contrast, her hus-
band, Ezell, took the BOBBY prize,
which was a beautiful. delicious
looking cabbage. fresh from the
garden, roots and all.
The second prize went to Dor
othy Rideout, who is quite
player.
The club members were served
delicious shrimp salad, done
up. very cute with all the trim
mings The dessert was melon-a-
la-mode.
Those present at the meeting
were Gertrude and Herbert
Francois. Dorothy and Leo Ride
out. Eugene and Evelyn Beatty.
Alex Cronk, who seemed rather
lonesome. because his wife. Flor
ence couldn't attend Loucilc and
Ezell Andrews and Frank and
Emory Seymour
The club will present Emory
Seymour in a recital. in which
she will recite original readings
This will be the first affair OF
the club. Details will be announc-
ed later.
Emory Seymour is club re-
porter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

Mrs. Nora Johnson White is at
the Receiving hospital after her
second 0pe alton Her nephew
came Saturday night from ST.
Louis. Mo. I he 81 her bedside
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
REV. Cleveland Given
Birthday Fete

Mrs. Matte Howard. OF $3.50
FORTIFIED avenue. gave a surprise
|oirlnday party in her beautiful
|neme Wednesday evening, Sept. 80.
|i1 nonoF OF the Rev. ]. II. Cleve-
Ta; The honored guest expressed
|Y the hostess sincere thanks for
|suen an elaborate affair rendered
nm Many useful gifts were pre-
|sen.ea the presentations being
maae by Mrs. Minnie l.. Scott.
avery tasty.fried chicken dinner
wac served the following:
Dr.. and Mrs. A. M. Thompson,
M',and Mrs. Richard Haynes, Mr..
ana Mrs Homer +. Watkins, Mr..
snu MIS- Charles Howard, the Rev.
III H. Cleveland, Mrs. Minnie l..
ocott Mrs. Ann Smith, Mrs. Bes-
se Jackson. Mrs. Lorene Moore,
mrs Lula Smith and Mrs. Matte
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

with dancing as only they could
perform. Their intricate steps
brought the house down with APP
plause.
AS we went around the calen-
dar with Dame Fashion, what re-
NAMED in our memory most OF all
was the All Fools costume worn by
Peggy Jean Burris. Her character
izatlon was most comical and
brought warranted applause from
the audience.
Who should be modelling sports
wear but our own National and
State tennis champion, Flora
Lomax. Flora modelled a white
one-piece playsuit over which she
wore a white wool sweater.
Luxurious furs OF all styles
were modelled by Jean Waund-
less. And, those furs brought ex-
CARNATIONS OF delight from the
audience.
During the modelling of dinner
dresses and formals, one worn
by Edith Portes Johnson was ex-
ceptionally beautiful. Its bodice
was OF muiticolored sequins with
a skirt of dark velveteen. The
gown, which was from Mrs. John
sons own personal wardrobe.
sparkled so that for a minute one
was blinded by its beauty.
The most outstanding garb Of
the evening was the wedding
gown modelled by Mrs. Ruth
Hayes. Mrs. Hayes great-grand-
mother was married in 1t in 1910
1t was OF pale orchid color with
hustle back having medieval
chantilly lace yoke and three
quarter length sleeves bordered
with chantilly lace.
The finale OF the show will
long be remembered by all that
attended. called the Pageant of
United Nations, 1t was won
derful sight to see. Leading this
particular scene was dance by
Mary Ann Clemens. Mary Ann.
who was also Spring and Eve
in the seasons OF fashions. danced
twice during the show and justly
deserved the applause which burst
forth as she twirled about the
stage.
Then, came Canada. Haiti.
Netherlands, England and Mr.. and
Mrs. America. Epheldria Smith
drum majored the show through
its finale in fine fashion still
twirling her baton as the curtain
lowered on the most stupendous
affair OF the year.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
FREE CHRISTIAN LECTURE

There will be free Christian
Science lecture In Condor Inter-
mediate School On Monday evening,
Oct. s. under the auspices OF Ninth
Church OF Christ, Scientist, (Col-
ored), Detroit.
The speaker will be Judge Sam
uel w. Greene, OF Chicago. a mem
Der OF the Board OF Lectureship OF
the Mother Church. The First
Church OF Christ, Scientist, in Bcs-
ton. Mass.
The lecture Is at eight o'clock
and all are welcome.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

biul ouOW VI ITO hitiAf Siftu -
many years.
The evolution OF styles was
most outstanding as II depicted
the change in clothing beginning
with the reign OF Eve and COM
ing right up to the present day.
Miss Glamour OF 1912. was elab-
orately dressed In a daring white
gown having attached to II a
long wide cape which could be
worn In such a way as to make
a wrap. Her turban, OF the same
material and color as her gown
was set off with large hanging
feathers which enhanced its
beauty. Cadence Hines, who took
this role. was a sight to behold
as she so graciously paraded
across the stage in this glamorous
attire.
At this instant the westbrook
sisters entertained the audience
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
) HAITIAN MEDICs HERE

"ASHlNGTON-(ANP- As
part OF the good neighbor"
PROGRAM, eight physicians from
'ne Republic of Haiti are visit
.ag tnis country studying health
mOsrams Of various municipal
yes and acquiring information
s sslcn they hope will prove bene-
, asal IN rendering similar serv-
,sss throughout their island re-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

bers and a few intimate friends.
The culinary department was
supervised by Mrs. Olive Burch
and Florence M. Williams, sis
tiers of Mrs. Fuller. Presiding
over the department OF liquid re-
freshments, was Fred Hart Will
liams.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10

Lucy Thurman Branch YWCA
gave its first Sunday afternoon
Open House party for soldiers on
Oct. 4. The affair was huge
success with a lively program OF
old fashioned fun, with games
and activities from 6 until 3
o'clock Refreshments we're serv-
ed by the Red Cross Gray Ladies'
In the gymnasium which was at
tractively arranged with comfort
able chairs, lamps. and tables for
games. Mrs. Charles F. Stephens,
chairman OF the Board OF the
Branch, was in charge, assisted
by Mrs. Elizabeth PEBBLES. Guests
included young women from the
Ordinance department who were
recently transferred from Wash
ington 20 Detroit. as we'll as
service men and USO-YWCA
hostesses.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
Climb Carriage
Steps To Art

The heads and members OF the
Pen and Palette Art club met
at their Carriage House Studio
Oct. ;. TO discuss ways and means
OF bringing into the club all art
minded Young people OF Detroit
The churches, schools and other
organizations will be contacted
for this drive. which will last
from Oct. through Nov. =. All
who are interested are TO meet
at the Carriage House Studio
at 1884 Chestnut street behind
the Cestnut Street center.
The club has been under the
tutelage of RANGES de Ederley Of
the Scarab Art club for more
than a year
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-10
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