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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04
Decencies OF American Civilization Must
Be Rebuilt, Commencement Speaker States

>. An enlightened patriotism IS
necessary for country to be great.
This includes not only love of coun-
try but realization of the fact that
there are other countries with which
it is necessary to live in peace and
harmony.
NEED FOR JOB
8. Every individual must have
good job of worthwhile work. One
can never be happy until he has
vocation that challenges his best
abilities. Unemployment causes spir-
itual wreckage.
a. There must be reverent faith
in God and man. Our country VIII
become great to the extent that
people are willing to tie themselves
to causes greater than themselves.
Selfshness and greed are to a con-
siderable extent responsible for the
difficulties today.
Altho democratic institutions are
being tested in the present war
crisis, democracy is not only to be an
effective political instrument but
provides the best way of life for the
people as a whole. Whether it con-
tinues to be effective will depend
largely on the activities of this gen
Grafton of graduates, the speaker
said in conclusion.
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED
Diplomas were presented to the
following seniors:
James Amstutz, Wilhelm Amstutz
III, Richard Augsburger, Ralph Bal
mer, Richard Balmer, Norman Beid-
Ter, Richard Berky, Evan Burkhold-
er, James Clark, Robert Cooney
Harold Grouse, Wayne Daley.
James Deppler, James Fett, Byron
Fritchie, Kenneth Geiger, Richard
Gratz, Russell Gratz, John Herman,
Roger Howe, Paul Klassen, Wilmer
Lehman, Leroy Lugibihl.
Neil Neuenschwander, Lysle MIS-
wander, James Reichenbach, Peter
Schmidt, Ned Schultz, Herbert Sic
field, Wesley Sommers, Evan Stein
er, James Steiner, James Stratton
David Tosh, Carroll Tschiegg, Clay
ton Weiss, Merlin Zuercher.
Carol Bame, Daisy Basinger
Betty Bish, Harriet Burkholder
Margaret Burkholder, Hildred Ever
sole, Ruth Garmatter, Virginia Geig-
er, Ruth Hankish.
Rosann Hilty, Rebecca Hofstetter
Betty Holtkamp, Edna Huber, Glen
ma Kohler, Treva Matter, Elaine
Mitchell, Marjorie Moser, Margery
Niswander, Marjorie Ream.
Ruth Schumacher, Eloise Sommer
Mary Z. Stearns, Marcene Stonehill
Wava Stotts, Kathryn Swick, Mar
jean Todd, Eilene Triplehorn, Eileer
Wenger, Margaret Young, Marjorie
Zuercher.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04
GiUen Sentence For
Traffic LdJU Violation

His fourth traffic offense in less
than year resulted in fine of $25
and costs and ten days in the county
jail for Joe Swick of this place, who
pleaded guilty to a charge of reck-
less driving in a hearing before
Mayor w. A. Howe last week.
State highway patrol records
showed it was the fourth time he
had been apprehended on the same
charge since last summer.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04
Otterbein College President
Speaks on education for
Democracy
67 Bluffton High School Seniors
Graduated in Exercises
At Gymnasium

It is UP to this generation OF high
school graduates to rebuild some OF
the decencies that made the Ameri-
can civilization, it was stated by
Pres. John Ruskin Howe, of Otter
bein college, who addressed the olst
annual commencement exercises OF
Bluffton High school at the gym
nasium last Wednesday night.
Following the class address by Dr.
Howe, diplomas were presented to 81
members of the senior class by John
Tosh, president of the board OF edu'
cation. Members of the class were
seated on the stage of the gymnas-
ium att:red in the traditional aca-
demic garb consisting of maroon
caps and gowns.
The class marched into the audi
torium to the strains of the Corona
ton March played by the high schoo
orchestra under the direction OF
Harold Thiessen, Bluffton collegt
student teacher, who directed the
group in the absence of Prof. Sidney
Hauenstein.
HONOR STUDENTS
Ranking scholastic honor students
who delivered orations were Mel
Neuenschwander, valedictorian, ant
Carol Bame, salutatorian.
Musical numbers were provided BY
the senior male quartet consisting Of
Leroy Lugibihl, Norman Beidler
Wilhelm Amstutz, ii, and Roger
Howe with Ralph Balmer, accom-
PIANIST; and vocal solos by Bett!
Holtkamp accompanied by Mar!
Margaret Basinger and Roger Howe
accompanied by Jean Ann Steinman
The prayer of invocation was Civ
en- by Rev. Emil Burrichter of the
Reformed church and the benedlc
ton was pronounced by Rev. j. A
Weed of the Methodist church. A. j
B. Longsdorf, superintendent o.
schools, presided at the exercises.
EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRACY
Speaking on the subject, "Educa
ton for Democracy" Dr. Howe point
ed out that this generation of stu
dents must show mankind that it i
possible to live together in peac
and harmony.
For making democracy an effect
i've ideal, the speaker summarize
his point of view under the followin
four caSegories:
/. Every individual must learn til
lessons of discipline. There must t
self-denial for the common good.
is not very popular in this countr
to speak of discipline, but if ther
is to be greatness in the inter
national order there must be
much stronger discipline than thel
has been in the past.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04
Mayors Court Takes
Custody Of Juveniles

Two juveniles are in custody Of
the mayors court this week after
they admitted pilfering at the grade
school building early Friday night.
The pair were picked up by Marshal
Lee Coon as they were leaving the
building through a window on the
first floor.
The youths are required to report
daily to Mayor Howe and be at
home every night before dark.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04
Bluffton High School Has Honor Roll
OF 67 Graduates In Z. S. Armed Forces

Bluffton High school has an honor
roll of at least 81 of its graduates
in the various branches of Uncle
Sans armed forces, according to a
recent survey.
The list of names was read in
special memorial exercises by Will
helm Amstutz at the Bluffton High
school alumni banquet Friday night.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04

1t was compiled from all available
sources and altho every effort was
made to make the list complete it is
possible that several names may
have been missed, it was stated.
The following are commissioned
officers: Major Rene Studler; 1st
Lieut.. Herbert Luginbuhl; End Lieut..
David Kliewer; End Lieut.. Melvin
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-06-04

Ohio State University agronomists
do not recommend Manchu soybeans
because this variety yields too little
oil. The adopted varieties richest
in oil are Seioto, Dunield, Illini,
Mingo, Richland, and Wisconsin
COG. The latter maturing varieties
are named first.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
SANTA 10
 SEE KIDS
 SATURDAY
EIks Giving Christmas Mat. inee Entertainment
 af Capitol Show

Santa Claus is going to greet the kids of Gastineau Channel at the Capitol Theatre next Satur- day afternoon. He has promised the Elks that he will positively ap- pear at their annual affair not witstanding he is buster than flea on a dog.
 The Capitol is donated to the Elks by Manager Homer Garvin and there is going to be a bang up program on the screen an then Santa is going to do some thing that will also please the kids
 The doors are to open at l2:30 o'clock and the program on the screen starts at 1 o'clock sharp.
 AS in former years, children are asked to take a can of something which the Elks will place in their Christmas baskets for those less fortunate. Now remember kids-if you cant take any offering of canned goods, etc, that's all right. youn go in just the same and see the show
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
THIRTY SIX
 ARRIVE HERE
 FROM SOUTH

Arriving in Juneau py steamer from the South last night were Mrs. Jenny Wagner, Master Stanley Wag- ner, Mrs N Baldwin, Miss Rose M Moss, Miss Ruth L. Davis, Miss Loevis Griffen, Miss Emeline Rich ard, Arthur Ruika.
 Miss Virginia M. Lechelt, Mrs Rova G. Rogers, Mrs. Louise Brick son, Albert Wallace, Norval H. Nil sen, Arnt H. s. Nilsen. Mrs. w W. Council and daughter, Miss Beckey Silt, James Peacock, Mrs. Ann Row land, Miss Jennie Erickson, Miss Dorothy Grimes, James R. Ryan, Nick K. Korzdorf, Mrs. Irma L. Geyer, Delbert Kinney.
 From Ketchikan-A. Strand.
 From WrangelI-Mrs D. Coulter, Mrs. H. R. Coulter.
 From Petersburg-Miss Evange- line Tate, Miss Maxine Bersche, s c. Florendo. Nels Bjirkness, R. c Rice, P. A. Galang, D. V. Pauline and s. B. Caramel
 Outbound
 Leaving here for Sitka were Flor encel Sutton, Nellie Jim, Annie Hoil- field, Aaron Robert, K. R. McNutt w. L. Stoddard, Barbara Bilbo, John Clara. James Holmes, Walter Brandt, Chester Willcutt, William Bates, R. A. Antiquia, J. F Holifield and R. c. Demeples.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
CHRISTMAS PLAY TO PRECEDE ANNUAL HOLIDAY VACATION

Why the Chimes Ring" one act play which includes tableaus and appropriate Christmas music, is to be presented in the Douglas School gymnasium during the evening ot December 22
 The setting of the play is in the middle ages with first scenes in the simple hut of a peasant, shifting later to the great cathedral where the miracle of the chimes takes place.
 Ernst Oberg is in charge of the program, directing all the music which will include the following numbers; Away in Manger." "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Christmas Legend" Christmas Night" and While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks," sung by boys choir.
 The caroling group will sing "Jin- gle Bells" "Caroling," "A Carol fol Every Man." We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "The Christina. Story
 The junior girls group are sing ing; Angels Serenade," Cradle Song" Ave Maria" Carols ot Shepherds" "Hark, the Herald An gels Sing" T Heard the Bells or Christmas Day" The Boys Glee Club will present "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem" We Three Kings Tt Came Upon Midnight Clear and God Rest Ye Merry Gentle men"
 The Girls Glee Club is singing "Cantique Nail" Birthday of a King" Russian Sleighing Song Silent Night Virgin Island, Swift Der the Snow" "Sonitus, and selections from "The Messiah
 Costumes and dramatics are being directed by Miss Warren and beau- tiful stage sets have been designed and painted by MT. Schlegel.
 A small admission fee will be charged to cover costs of present. ing the play.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
SITUATION ON HOUSING NOW
 MOST SERIOUS

The housing problem in Juneau is now becoming acute due to the large influx of civilian and other per sonnel.
 In fact, The Empire has been ap- preached by a Port Officer who is desirous of knowing of any avail able apartments, housekeeping or other rooms which might be avail able, preferably located within 10 minutes walking distance of the business district.
 Anyone having such a location or who knows of such is requested to call Lieut.. Granger at SIS and may be assured there is a good chance of vacancies being occupied at once.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
PIONEERS,
 AUXILIARY
 TO ELECT

Tomorrow night, members of Ig- loo No. 6, Pioneers of Alaska, and also the Pioneers Auxiliary will open nominations and then pro- ceed to elect officers for the com ing year The meetings will begin at o'clock sharp.
 The meetings will be held in the separate lodge rooms in the Odd Fellows hall and all members of the two organizations are request ed to attend.
 Following the election of officers and other business, the Pioneers and Auxiliary members will join in a social session
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
SPORTS SHOTS
 JERRY BERT BAKER

has to do with the military however, you can be sure that our boys are keeping in shape and will be in tip-top condition on tn e night of the fights.
 Anchorage has heavyweight they are raving about named Phil Serio. He is undefeated in intefpost scraps and has a good record back in the States They also claim better than aver age fighters in all weights, which means that they are getting pretty cocky and it is about time we do something to clip their wings. A challenge has been issued and an answer should arrive soon we'll let you know more when we have some definite dope.
 The skiers are to be seen in Douglas each Sunday and it looks like the barrel hoopers are having lots of fun. On Monday you can see those who took the spills the day before standing by the counters at the local eateries too sore to have seat, fellows and gals Some of the local characters are getting to be mighty good I have watched more than one on the way down and they were still standing when they reached the bottom, neat trick if you can do it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET

The City Council will meet to- morrow evening at o'clock in the Council Chambers to discuss routine matters of city administra- tion No special business apparent ly has been scheduled for the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
Pauline HaIvorsen,
 Marlin BrandaII to
 Wed SdturdayN Nighl

Pauline Halyorsen and Martin Brandall, local residents, will be married Saturday, December 19, at 8 pm. in the Resurrection Lutheran Church.
 The. Rev. G. H. Hillerman will officate at the candlelight cere- mony, and attendants will be Mary Rhodes and Rangwald Brandall, the latter a brother of the groom.
 Open house for friends of the couple will be held from 9.3O to l2 pm. at the home of MT. and Mrs. Merle Rhodes, 437 Seward Street.
 Miss Halvorsen is a local waitress, and MT. Brandall is captain of the Avona, a halibut boat. The couple will make their home in the Knight Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
KIRKHAM, JR., RETURNS

Glenward Kirkham arrived home yesterday on the Explorer from a months visit in Ketchikan. This morning he started work driving for the Alaska Laundry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
ATTENTION PIONEERS

All members of Igloo No. 6, Pio- neers of Alaska are asked to att tend the funeral services of our late Bro. Al Lundgren, which will be held Friday afternoon at 9 o'clock in the Chas w. Carter Chapel
 DEAN c. E. RICE, adv President
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
GUARDS DRILL TONIGHT

Regular meeting of the Territorial Guards of Douglas will be held this evening at the usual hour of T o'clock in the Natatorium. All the members are reminded to go with oyercoats, shoe pacs and gloves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

Zinc is one of the few common metals not known to the Greeks and Romans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

Honorato Monte, who had under gone surgery at St Ann's Hospi- tai. has been discharged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

A smoker is forthcoming but the team which will travel from else where cannot be announced as it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
FOR SALE

LIGHT plant, 32-volt, 1,5o0-watt and llo-volt, 6oo-watt, complete with batteries. Can be seen in operation. Also electric washer, iron, radio, water system, all 32- volt. Two-wheel trailer. Phone green CTS before pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

Both the Officers and Wages are undefeated while the other teams have lost but a game apiece and those were to be the league leaders what do you say?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

LOST-Two keys on chain with rabbits foot attached. Kindly re- turn to Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

LOST-Black faced Bulova wrist watch. Reward. Return to En- pire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

Charles Wilde has left St. Ann's Hospital where he had been re- ceiving medical care.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

TWO overcoats, almost as good as new. Size 3S and 39. Bargains. Phone 236.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
LOST and FOUND

LOST-$50 in currency, by family man, in Post Office lobby, be- tween II and 12 noon, Dec. 16 Please return to Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
Local views

Everyone I talk to wants to see Hank Majcher in action, and as soon as possible. This time they want to see him matched with someone who can give him a real battle If anyone knows where Billy Kid" McCann is, we would like to know That bat tie ought to be something worth while seeing at least it would prove Hanks real worth
 The Officers seem like the team to beat in the local basketball league. Many folks claim that they haven't the time to see a game on week nights. How about a double feature on De- cember 27? It falls on Sun day and the Christmas rush will be over Wages vs. Officers AND Waves vs. Cheechakos Two req! thrillers on a single
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

LUNCH counter for sale-Inquire Alaskan Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

Every tanker sunk last spring in the Axis submarine drive along the Atlantic Coast cost enough gasoline to drive i3.000 cars from New York to San Francisco.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
WEATHER REPORT
cU. s. Bureau

Temp. Wednesday, Dec. i6
 Maximum 27, minimum l9 SnoW--.22 inch II inches on ground
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

adv.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
s Story
Eshy Held

Walter D. McGruder, 37-year-old
parking lot attendant was held by
police this week as Senior Detective
Wallace S. Williams and Detective
First Grade Rex Smith Investigated
a charge OF using and driving away
an auto after police hadi nvesti-
gated a strange story old by the
prisoner.
An investigation proved, so police
claim, that McGruder had been
involved ir an automobile accident
However, the accused man told po-
lice he had been Struck-en- the head
by a white man at the PARKING lot
and didn't remember anything else
after he had been found walking
down Grand River avenue.
McGruGer told police that he had
been driven off the lot in an auto
mobile belonging 10 Malcolm Stoltz.
IS, and white OF 208 Sheridan street,
Wayne, Mich, which story police
believe 10 b. false as they held Nc
Gruder for investigation of the
automobile charge this week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
WALLER CASE
HAS nation
WIDE APPEAL
Poll Tax CUES t i on Is
Involved

"Odell Walters life must be
saved" declared fifteen noted
Americans in a public letter asking
for support for the petition to the
United States Supreme court for
a rehearing OF Walters case. The
group Includes prominent editors,
Negro, labor, church and liberal
leaders: Alfred Bingham, Bruce
Bliven, John Dewey, George E.
Haynes, Arthur Garfield Hays,
Adolph Held, Frank Kingdom,
Freda Kirchwey, Maynard c. Krue-
ger, Bishop Francis ]. Mcconnell,
Reinhold Neibuhr, Mary White Ov-
ington, A. Phillip Randolph. Joseph
Schlossberg, and Oswald Garrison
Willard.
The letter stated that the United
States Supreme Court must be per-
susded, il possible, 10 decide square
ly whether a trial by jury OF
his peers is the constitutional right
OF every accused American citizen,
This is a-esse-e deepest concern
TO every person interested in main
tanning American democracy"
Also In Case
Latest development in the Waller
case is the decision OF the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People 10 enter the case
through a separate brief, filed as
friend OF the court, on behalf oil
Waller. 1t is expected that num-
erous other organizations, includ-
ing national labor, church and lib
eral groups, will likewise associate
themselves with the case through
the same brief. Thurgood Mar
shall, national counsel OF the N. A
A. C. P. has Just completed the
work on the brief. which will bt
presented along with the Workers
Defense league brief, which will
be argued before the U. s. Suprem,
Court on May Is by John F. Fin
erty.
Dean Speaks
Equally encouraging was a state
ment issued by Acting Dean Leor
A. Ransom, OF the Howard univer
sity law school. Dean Ransom
statement included the following
significant statements:
MY personal knowledge OF tn,
economic system prevailing in Viz
ginia convinces me that it operate
10 the disadvantage of the under
privileged OF all races. Only tn
fortunate few are eligible to sit il
judgment upon their fellowman. !
is my belief that this is undemo
cratic and unconstitutional in tina
it deprives the accused OF a tria
by a jury OF his peers. justice
should not be dispensed by the eco
nomically privileged but by FIRE,
men, without regard TO race, color
religion, politics or class distinc
tons"
Union Acts
In Detroit, the pace in the de
Tense OF Odell Waller has been Sc
by the West Side Local ia OF tn,
United Automobile Workers CLIO
which voted 500 to the Waller De
Tense fund, and sent resolution
OF support for the Waller case I,
the forthcoming state convention o
the CLIO
l-A-pieteHy in the-esse Rodel
Waller, all supporters OF the cam
paigR for his life agree, will strik
a mighty blow at the poll tax sys
tenn, which is one OF the creates
violations OF democracy in America
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
DETROIT NEEDS.
5000 F|REMEN;.
now.

Sometime IN your childhood you
may have said ike many other De-
troit kids have: Il want to be a
fireman"
Well, il you still cherish those
childhood hopes, or il you just want
to be Of first rate service 10 your
communfy's civilian defense effort.
you can become a freman-an
auxiliary hreman-by taking a
stroll over 10 your nearest fire sta
ton.
Approximately 5000 more auxil-
larry fire fighters are required to
adequately protect the lives and
properly of this city in the event OF
air raids.
There are $500 citizens taking in
siruction now but more are des-
pera,ely needed, according 10 Glenn
C. Richards. associate coordinator
Of the Detroit Metropolitan Defense
Area,
Training will be given at the fire
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
C. C. JOHNSON,
SERVICE AIDE,
GIVEN RANK

WASHINGTON. D. c.-The War
Department announced this week
the promotion on May 10, 1912. OF
Major Campbell c. johnson to
Lieutenant Colonel in the United
States army, to rank from February
]. 1912.
Colonel Johnson, executive assist
ant to Major General Lewis B,
Hershey, director OF the Selective
Service System, will continue for
the present in that position, the War
Department said.
Commissioned a first lieutenant
October is, 1917, during World War
!, Colonel Johnson was promoted
to the rank Of captain a year later.
In 1919 he was detailed TO organize
the Reserve Officers Training Corps
at Howard university, and became
the first professor OF military SCI
ence and tactics at that institution.
September II. 1929, he was APP
pointed major in the organized
reserve corps, U. S. army. which
rank he had held until his present
promotion.
Colonel Johnson was, at the time
his appointment as executive as
sistant 10 the Selective Service d.
rector, executive secretary of the
Twelfth Street Y.M.C.A. here. He
is member Of the bar of the Dis
trict of Columbia and North Caro-
lima; member of the board OF in
determinate sentence and parole OF
the District Of Columbia; National
director of the Omega Psi Phi fra
ternitys achievement project. and
member of numerous civic and
public welfare organizations.
His appointment as executive as
sistant to Major General Hershey
in October, 1910, was widely ac-
claimed. Appointed to his position
before the first draft registration
Colonel Johnson was instrumental
in seeing to it that Negroes got in
on the ground floor Of the Selective
Service System.
Through his influence and recon-.
mendations. Negroes occupy posi-.
tions in the Selective Service Sys.
TEN as government appeal agents
draft board members and chairmen
medical examiners. and in all other
capacities for which they are quail.
fed.
It is thought that the activity Of
Colonel Johnson has been the rea.
son why the Selective Service Sys.
TEN has been practically void OF ra
cisl discrimination in any part o.
the country.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
FPHA Aide Plans
Training COnfab

WASHINGTON. D. ct Is our
job to see that inability to secure
place to live shall not operate to
deprive the nation OF the Negro's
contribution OF msnpower 10 help
win the war" said DR.. Frank S.
Horne, special assistant on racial
relations, Federal Public Housing
Authority, in announcing a techni-
cal conference of FPHA Racial Re-
lations advisers TO be held May 8
to is in Washington, D. C.
John B. Blandford, Jr., admins
traitor OF the National Housing
Agency, and Herbert Emmerlch,