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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Court POnders Crow
Estate Suit

Common Pleas Judge Arthur d.
Tudor deliberated on points of law
involved in suit of Attorney Carlos
A. Faulkner, on behalf of the State
of Ohio, against executors of the
estate of the late Appeals Judge
Phil M. Crow, after hearing demur-
er arguments.
Attorneys Oren A. Dickson and
Miner A. Atmur of Lima and Paul
T. Mahon of Kenton argued that
Faulkner's action should be dismiss
ed because Faulkner did not have
the legal capacity to sue, and the
facts of the petition do not consti-
tute a cause of action.
Faulkner and Attorney Roy War
rem Roof contended the state is en-
titled to 100000 actual and puni-
tive damages because of Judge
Crows alleged collection of expense
monies to which they claim he was
not legally entitled.
Attorney Roof, who filed original
ly suit on behalf of the state and
sought 100000 from the estate with
drew his petition in favor of that
of Mr.. Faulkner.
Other suits pending against the
estate represent total claims of more
than $750,000. The estate is esti-
mated at 100000.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
KentOn Gets New
Industry

The location of a new industry in
Kenton was announced by the Cham
ber of Commerce. Arrangements
have been completed whereby the
Central States Equipment Corp, To-
Gated south of Kenton, has been ac-
quired by the international Railway
Car and Equipment Co.
The company builds and repairs
railway cars and will commence OPP
erations at once. To date there are
$4,000 of untitled orders with a
rush request, it was stated by c. w.
Mahaney of Kenton who will man.
age the new enterprise.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
HANCOCK COUNTY
Sugar Plants May
Reopen

Hope for the reopening of the
Findlay refinery of the Great Lakes
Sugar Co. was expressed by c. w.
Kramp, district manager, following
meeting of beet sugar industry
officials, county agents and agricul-
tural leaders.
Dale Williams, state AAA COM
mittee member in charge of sugar
beet production in Ohio, said the
state goal would be $4,000 acres.
He asserted the highest price on
record would be paid growers for
sugar beets in 1914. Growers will
receive an estimated price of $3.50
per ton for beets with a 16 per cent
sugar content.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Bus Head To Be Called
Lines Sold

The stock of Findlay Transit, Inc,
which includes the city's bus and
taxi services, has been sold by H.
w. Arnold, president, Newark, and
Robert Lawrence, vice president and
general manager, Findlay, to o. F.
Long, Findlay.
Mr.. Lawrence said he was COM
PEELED to sell the business because he
will soon be indicted into the navy.
He operated the service five years.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

ing that she witnessed the signature
of the mother of the minor girl ap-
plying for a license. The court was
informed by the mother that she did
not sign a consent to her child's
marriage. 1t developed in the hear
ing that the mothers sister had
signed the consent paper.
The couple was granted a license
and was married by an Ottawa JUS
tice of the peace, the court learned
in the hearing. Also revealed in the
hearing was the fact that the girl
was only Is instead of 18 as she
posed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

where along grapevine it was
learned that he had twin brother,
Merle, in a similar battalion at
Camp Haan, Calf. He was then re-
assigned to Camp Haan.
On arriving there Earl learned
that his brother was 100 miles from
Camp Haan. He was given a two
day furlough and permission to ride
an army truck to his brothers loca'
tion. The boys were then given a
night "in town" and returned to
their respective companies the next
day.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Youth Held After
Home Quarrel

Found seated in the kitchen of the
family home near Lima brandishing
a wrench, a 16-year-old boy was re-
turned to the Allen county Jail by
Deputy Sheriffs A. j. Lutterbein and
Richard Cowles.
Deputy Lutterbein said the boys
mother informed him that the youth
had been quarreling with his brother,
obtained three guns from the farm
home, went into the front room and
warned the rest of the family to
stay out of the room.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
CAP Units Train
At Findlay

Problems in navigation were given
Civil Air Patrol members from
Group 6, who held flight maneuvers
at the Findlay Airport. Seven navy
planes, flying from Duluth, Mimi, to
Bowling Green where they will be
used by Naval Air Training School,
stopped at the Findlay airport for
the maneuvers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
"Black Out" In Hardin

A damaged underground cable
was blamed for a 10-minute "black-
out" of Hardin County and COM
munities to the north.
W. 7. Augur, manager of the
Ohio Power Co., said an area of
more than 400 square miles was af-
fected.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Findlay Police Chief
Hurt

Police Chief Leo M. Larkins suf-
fered slight concussion in an auto
mobile accident in Route 224, 16
miles east of Findlay. He was re-
turning to Findlay from a confer
ence of law enforcement officers in
Tiffin when his car skidded and
turned over.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Woman Cited For
Contempt

Mrs. Florence Martin of Colum-
bus Grove was cited for contempt of
court by Judge Raymond P. Smith
of the Allen county probate court in
connection with her signature on a
consent paper for a marriage license.
Given hearing before Judge
Smith, the defendant was fined SIS
and costs. She told the court she
was unaware of the seriousness of
her act.
Mrs. Martin signed a paper swear
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
NEWS NOTES FROM FOUR COUNTIES

building at Delphos, primarily for
use of service men after the close
of the war. They already have
started series of money raising
entertainments. The affair will De
community enterprise with all resi-
dents having part in the project.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Officer Freed OF
Charge

The Lima Civil Service Board re-
Gently vacated an order by Mayor A.
L. Metheany dismissing Police Ser
geant Elgin Ralston from the police
department for alleged conduct un-
coming an officer. Ralston now is
at Forst Custer, Mich, undergoing
basic military training.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Takes Secretarial Job
At University

Mrs. Julia Bently of Ada resigned
as assistant secretary of The Home
Savings and Loan Co., at Ada, a
position she has held for 10 years.
She has accepted a secretaryship in
the office of John A. Needy, dean of
the college of engineering at Ohio
Northern university.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Findlay Soldier Killed
In Accident

Pvt. Louis H. Brown, of Findlay,
was killed the day on which he was
to leave for a furlough, when a
government truck struck him as he
walked along a road near the Ft.
Miles reservation, near Lewes, DEL,
where he was stationed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
War Firm Seeks ZOn-
ing Change

The Lennox Furnace Co. has on
file its second application for a
change in Lima's zoning ordinance
to permit erection of a new machine
shop adjacent to the company's
present plant in North Lima. Hear
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Defense Aids Named

Cliff Wood, Jr., recently appointed
commander of Lima's Citizens De-
fense Corps, has named Floyd Red
ding, chief air raid warden, and
Marvin Myers, chief of the auxiliary
police.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Hurt In Crash

Miss Madge Risner, Kenton, suf-
fered fractured shoulder when the
car driven by her sister, Mrs. Ollie
Risner of Toledo, skidded in U. S.
Route 6s, south of Kenton, and over
turned, Mrs. Risner suffered a
sprained ankle.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Killed In Action

Mrs. Mamie Sellers Shaw, Lima,
was notified by the Navy Depart
ment that her son, Clyde Donald
Shaw, was killed in action aboard
the u. S. S. Oklahoma at Pearl
Harbor. He previously had been
reported missing in action.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
PUTNAM COUNTY
GilbOa School Buying
Third Jeep

The students of Blanchard town.
ship high school have bought enough
war stamps and bonds to purchase a
"jeep" since the opening of the
Fourth War Loan Drive. A drive is
now being started again for the
purchase of third "jeep".
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Ada Twins Find Army
Has A Heart

Pvts. Earl and Merle Cheney, twin
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Cheney,
believe the army has a heart. Pvt.
Earl Cheney, after completing basic
training in Texas, was assigned to
battalion at Nashville, Tenn. Some
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Grand Jury Called In
Ottawa Staying

The Putnam County grand jury
has been summoned to consider the
first degree murder charge against
Carl Muntz, 81, of Ottawa, who is
accused of Staying his father, Chas.
William Muntz, 83, in their Ottawa
home January 81.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
In Cuba Hospital

Walter E. Oates, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emanuel Oates of Kenton, is
recovering in Cuban naval hospital
from injuries suffered last month
when he fell 35 feet while aboard
ship. He is second class seaman.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

ing on the petition is set for Feb
ruary 81.
A similar application was rejected
last summer by former city coun-
ell. The firm makes aircraft en-
CINE parts.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Named To Draft Board

The name of E. A. Hummel, local
baker was recommended to Gov.
John w. Bricker for appointment to
the Hardin County Selective Service
Board to succeed Fred Hinebaugh,
resigned.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
HARDIN COUNTY
Hen Egg A WhOpper

Carl Longshore, farmer of near
Kenton, wouldn't believe his eyes
when he gathered eggs. He found
one hens egg that measured nine
inches in diameter, the largest ever
reported in the Kenton area.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Hero Award Given
Widow

Mrs. William E. Lauf recently re-
ceived the Silver Star award,
awarded posthumously for her hus-
bands gallantry in action in the
battle of Munda. Mrs. Lauf also re-
ceived the Purple Heart award of
her husband.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Decorated

Maj. Gen. Ralph Royce, command
er of the American Forces in the
Middle East, who was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal in
Cairo, is a cousin of Miss Aerial
Coates, Findlay.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Judge George Is Can
didate For Reelection

Judge William M. George an
nounced that he is candidate for
reelection to the office of Putnam
county probate and juvenile Judge.
He will be on the ballot in the DEM
ocratic primary election in May.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Hurt In Fall From
Horse

DIR. G. K. Miller, Delphos optom-
etrist and former safety director, is
in a Lima hospital with a possible
fractured vertebrae. He fell from
a horse.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

been stationed since Sept. IL. His
wife was notified by the War De-
partment that Captain Fitzpatrick
was lost Jan. Is when the plane to
which he was assigned for recon-
naissance work was forced down.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

Authorities said the elder Muntz
was beaten and died of head and
chest injuries.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles Var
ner said no other cases are on the
grand jury docket.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
On Red Cross Staff
In Australia

J. Leroy Wilson, former resident
of Ottawa, is now an American Red
Cross assistant field director in
Australia.
Until his Red Cross appointment,
he headed the department of social
science at Newark, Ohio, High
school.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Injured In Sicily
Returns Home

Sergt. Robert r. Dilts, honorably
discharged after being injured in the
invasion of Sicily, has arrived home
at Kenton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
O. ID. DOnnell Directs
Sessions

0. d. Donnell, president of the
Ohio Oil Co., was chairman of
two-day meeting of the National
Forecast Council which was held in
Columbus recently.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
RawsOn Soldier In
India

Corp. Floyd d. Hugus has arrived
safely in India, his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hugus, of Rawson, have
been informed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Tot Falls-Breaks
Shoulder

Don Yoder, two, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Yoder of Belle Center,
fell out of bed and fractured a
shoulder.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Health Seal Sale Nets
S2,883 In Putnam

A total or S2,883.23 was raised
thru the sale of Christmas Health
Seals in 1943, it was learned from
Mrs. Myrtle Edwards, county chair
man.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Memorial Planned

Veterans of Foreign Wars and
members of Commemorative post,
American Legion, are joining hands
In seeking funds to erect a memorial
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Missing On India
Burma Front

Capt. Robert Fitzpatrick, %, Ken
ton, is missing in action in the In
dia- Burma war theater where he has
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10

Ohio appropriates about S150,000
annually to support the Bangs
disease control program. Lack of
state funds to offset those provided
by the federal government has re-
duced the number of diseased cattle
killed from an average of LIT a
month in 1889 to 618 month at
present,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-02-10
Collect Four Carloads
Of Paper

Four carloads of waste paper
were shipped last week represent
ing the efforts of Boy Scouts in a
one-day salvage drive at Lima that
netted 83 tons of paper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
Describes India

I got thinking of that poem
while reading Post Wheeler's
new book, India Against the
Storm" (Dutton). Mr.. Wheeler
is a diplomat, now in his seven
ties. who has been sent on err
rands by his Uncle Sam for
years TO the II points of the
compass. He has been L. s.
consul or minister everywhere
except at Shaugri-Ea,
Mr.. Wheeler'S book on India
is one of the best and most
comprehensive of the times.
There is first-hand matter about
Ghandi and Neru. a description
of castles and religions, what
Britain has done and what she
has not done in India, and hum
dredS of other things about the
problem-chld of the British En-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
By Benjamin DeCasseres
nlnIHR Observation-Disclosures

inal, that most delightfully."- i'm
pudent and humorous of poems,
written by cost Wheeler back
in the naughty-naught era of
this century? Although il went
the rounds OF all the newspa-
pers, / cannot find il in any of
the anthologieS which l have.
In that poem Mr.. Wheeler
toasted himself in a most loving
manner-all his good points and
even his bad ones. Well, why
shouldn't We Al toast ourselves
once in a while? What's more
important or closer TO us than
our own ego?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
from this need...

You are in no mood for fooling
when this kind OF a nagging, stab
bing backaohe is tormenting you
because OF functional kidney disturb
ance. For this same reason, you may
feel dizzy, nervous, headachy. And
urinary flow may be frequent, yet
scanty and smarting. Because of
getting up nights often" you lose
sleep which may makeyoua wreck"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
If Peter Pain twists you with RheUmoti
Twinges Rub in BEN GAY. Quick!
Amazingly FAST relief
and here's why:

sseienee, for many years, has depended
on TWO pain-relieving agents methyl
salicylate and menthol. Every doctor
knows these two precious ingredients.
And D.. Ben-Gay contains up TO ga
times as much OF both than FIVE other
widely offered rub-ins. Actual labora-
tory tests prove this So insist on the
genuine Ben-Gay next time Peter Pain
strikes! Get Ben-Gay's fast relief
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

Perhaps the best outline Of what this book will do for given
Wood This book writes Mr. Wood rs really something 1t the bust
You'll number of words but them and
only thinking.
The about
We think clearly in
81 like this In
powerful vocabulary will
o
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
Greek Origin Of Jazz

Tho author sat, Jhc genesis
OF lE can he traced 10 Sew
ete-- -t-e &c., He African
too-tom Die mistaken. Jazz
cll he lL4llL.- j hllcle. 10 ihe
I1IUryS-TU TrvVt7 I'M ancient
Greece. These rcvels were "a
mixture of ccStatic insanity and
gross ob>cenily.
Jazz U7ay also bC traced 10
the Witches sabbath orgies.
It 1riiS0 exists IN embryo afn0ng
the American lndians,With their
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tortions. And you'll also find
IL in the good old American
communicating and in The media-
-evaf -eonniptions known us the
81. VItuS Dance
Mr. Coffin tells us that iazz
Is great titfftoefattzcr Welt,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

as the Story of Liberty is an
other. For those who tackle
Croce i'm earnest their reward
IS great.
Here's 10 MyscIf!' What
has become of that most orig
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

lions where a bland, mild anodyne mas
sage medium In skin fabrication is de-
sired. One condition In which women
application for massaRing the body dur
ing pregnancy -. -. II helps keep the skin
soft and pliable thus avoiding I'M
necessary discomfort due TO dryness and
tightness. 1t refreshes and tones the
skin. An ideal massage application for
the numb, cingling, or burning sensa-
lions of the skin for the tired back
muscles or cramp-uke pains In the legs.
QUICKLY absor bed. Dellphtful To use
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

pire. The style is journalistic
and vivid.
But nothing i'm IL Will stick TO
the ribs of my brain like Here's
TO Myself" Where Will find
that delectable morSel, Mr..
Wheeler hope you haven't
repudlated it as you grow older
and more. sedate. Come! Give"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
How to Acquire a Larger Vocabulary
in Only Is Minutes a Day!

However the that doubtless already realize the
indicated probably always
wanted to increase vocabulary But perhaps have
found method which would actually make do
will
book 80 More Powerful Vocabulary which really
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
A WISHING WELL e
Registered Z. 5. Patent Office.

IERE is pleasant little game give you
every numerical puzzle designed TO spell out
Count the letters first the number
Of letters subtract II the number is less than
add 3 The your key number the upper left
hand corner ectangle check every Of key
numbers the the letters under
checked figures give you. 2o
Copyright William Miller. Distributed by King Features Inc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06


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70 U 71 rs --'.i.s' r-. r1t
lycaUthrorHy
Ilowtver. Robert Coffin. a
Belgian iu has book elou6cs
JAZZ SIS oar ot the great arts.
lie makes il the Tenth Muse.
And must confess that in
tins tAc INST history OF Jazz
~ mE knowledge. he has
written -R informal interest
ing book.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
BOOKS IN REVIEW
Jazz GIorified as 9th Muse
In Absorbing History Of Swing

na zllaal z-=4, tlL zall sz think IL JAZZ before
~ review Robert Gofaus "lazz From Tho Congo to the
Metropolitan D6hIcily2
Hearing ra objections I'M hcaye ths of of my chest Jazz
z-sz ---z-7f t,rbcrruirs emotional
disease T, is tt. ss7.cerator Of an that is normal
decent, t.autifa. ANA romantic in the human mind.
il is tac insIisa " gangstcrsm, the proper music of
4as,e warfare and form Of spinal degeneracy It is sound
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
History by Croce

There is no quotation that I
have used more-becauSe it
sums up all Of history for me
than this by Woodrow Wilson:
1.-THE history of liberty is the
history Of the limitation OF gov
ornamental power, not the in
crease of it,"
Benedetto Croce, the Italian
historian and philosopher, who
is now much in the public eye
in Italy, has taken up that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06
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