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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

Scoring their third successive VIC
tory of the season, the undefeated
Triplett softball team defeated Ada
OK players by score OF l to y,
last Friday night at Harmon field.
In their first home appearance OF
the season, the Triplett players ran
into a hitting slump that represented
a marked difference from the free
hitting style of ball they played in
their two starts.
Wiss, Ada hurler, kept the locals
well in check until the fifth inning
when the Triplett outfit finally broke
thru to score the one run that meant
victory. In the meantime, however,
Geiger and Spaeth teamed up to hold
Ada scoreless with an alright pitch
ing exhibition, particularly in the
pinches.
Bluffton's scoring rally came after
one man was out in the fifth, and
the stage was set for the score when
Russ Gratz singled sharply into GEN.
ter field. Moser walked after Gratz
had stolen second, then Landes
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Summer Opera Opens
At Toledo Saturday

Sigmund Romberg's tuneful light
opera "The Desert Song" will be pre-
sented at the Toledo Geological Park
Amphitheatre beginning on Saturday
night, July !, for a nine-perform-
ance run as the first number in the
annual summer series of open air
musical shows.
This will be followed by three
other equally popular stage produc-
tions scheduled for one week each.
Presentation of "The Merry Widow"
will open on July 10; "The Red Mill"
on July II and Naughty MARKETS."
on July "a.
The four productions are being
staged under sponsorship of the To-
ledo Civic Light Opera Guild with
New York and Hollywood stars sing
ing the leading roles. Presentation
will be under direction of Alonzo
Price of Hollywood.
Extensive improvements in sound,
seating and stage equipment has been
completed in anticipation of the sum-
mer light opera series which have
attracted large audience from thru
out Northwestern Ohio.
Convenient bus connections between
Bluffton and Toledo make it possible
for local music lovers to attend, des-
pite gas restrictions.
Mail orders for tickets may be ad-
dressed to B. R. Bakers, Toledo, or
obtained at the Zoo box office.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

supper meeting in the home of their
advisor, Miss Edythe Cupp, Sunday
evening.
Mrs. D. C. Campbell, Mrs. j. c.
Begg and Mrs. Lawrence Begg at
tended a pot luck supper of the
Columbus Grove o. E. S. at the
Masonic Temple in the Grove last
Wednesday evening.
Miss Madeline Bixel and Robert
Marshall attended the wedding of
Miss Juanita Weber Of Lima to
Harry Schumacher of Pandora which
was solemnized at the Missionary
Alliance church in Lima, Friday
evening.
| Mrs. Walter Cupp and Mrs. d. c.
F, Campbell recently called on Miss
Phoebe Basinger who is critically i'll
at her home near Columbus Grove.
Mrs. Herbert Marshall attended a
covered dish dinner and final meeting
of the year of the Poinsettia club
in Bluffton last Thursday evening.
| Many from this vicinity attended
the wedding of Miss Frances Irene
Hitchcock of Columbus Grove to Ray
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Burk-
holder of this community, which was
held at the Ebenezer church Satur-
day evening.
Sgt. Glen Price son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Price who was in the
hospital for several days at Chanute
Field, ILL.,, from injuries sustained
when struck on the head by an iron
pipe, has been able to resume his
duties as an instructor at the Field.
Mrs. William Krouse of Findlay has
been a guest of her daughter Mrs.
Price, who resides at Urbana, Ill.
A Children's Day program was
given at the Methodist church Sum-
day morning in connection with the
Sunday school, and Rev. Childs of
Westminster conducted the morning
church service.
Mrs. Noel Fruchey and family of
Beaverdam spent Saturday evening
with Mrs. Lena Price and other
friends in Rockport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Miller of
Allentown and Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Mayberry and daughter Rose Leigh
We're Sunday afternoon guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. w. E. Marshall.
Mrs. Claude Foley has left to join
her husband who is in naval service
in California.
Paul Sneary, formerly of Rock
port is now stationed in England.
DIR. and Mrs. E. w. Basinger of
Bluffton were Sunday evening dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Mar
shall.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Lafayette

Mr.. and Mrs. William Werner and
daughter of Portsmouth spent the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Werner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kinsey of
Pittsburg are spending the summer
with his mother, Mrs. Lavina Kinsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fackler and
son of Lorain were visitors in the
home of his mother, Mrs. Alice
Fackler the past week.
Mrs. Mildred Williams of Ada,
Mrs. Evelyn Williams and Mrs. Doro-
thy Bierly were Thursday guests of
Mrs. Rachel Rex.
Mrs. Matilda Fink of Toledo, Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Anspach of Ada were
Tuesday evening guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Anspach.
Mrs. William May of Lima was a
Friday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. o. B.
May.
w. S. c. S. of the Methodist
church met at the home of Mildred
Carey, Thursday. Other members
present We're: Mrs. Inez May, Mrs.
Dale Arnold, Mrs. Delma Watt, Mrs.
Dale Murray, Mrs. Louella Koogler,
Mrs. Irene Stumpp, Mrs. Daisy Lud-
wig, Mrs. Ethel Helser, Mrs. Bess
Brackney, Mrs. Josie Hall, and Mrs.
Hilda Badertscher.
News Want-Ads Bring Results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

For CONSPICUOUS service under fire,
Edwin S. Stauffer, Bluffton College
student who returned to his studies
here after a year in France, has re-
ceived the Distinguished Service Cross
from General Pershing. AS a corpor-
al in Company d of the 1st Gas regl-
ment, Stauffer with men was sent
in daylight across No Mans Land to
secure detailed information relative to
the enemy's trenches preparatory to
gas attack. Spotted by enemy air
craft the party was soon under heavy
fire by machine guns. Stauffer and
one man reached American trenches,
the rest of the party perished in the
rain of fire.
Jesse Steiner who has been in the
overseas service since last fall has re-
turned home honorably discharged
from the army.
Fay Isham returned home Saturday
after being in France for six months
and in Germany five months, having
seen 80 days in active engagement.
Memorial services were held for
Amos Bucher who was killed early
last spring in a motor truck accident
at LIE Mans, France.
Edgar r. Koontz, who was an M.
p. for IL months in France and saw
service at the front during the last 5
months of the war, arrived home with
an honorable discharge from the SER
vice.
Gordon Bixel has written home from
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Rockport

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Trippier and
family of Memphis, Tenn, arrived
here Saturday to spend their vaca.
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy May
berry and the Mr.. and Mrs. F. r
Mason of Columbus Grove.
Eli Steiner and the Misses Bar
bara and Mary Steiner of Pandora
were Thursday evening guests in the
F. C. Marshall home.
Miss Rebecca Marshall who is
employed at the Westinghouse il
Lima, is spending part of her vaca
ton with relatives and friends il
Pandora.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Cupp and Miss
Edythe Cupp, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Cupp and daughter Margery attend
ed the fiftietlI wedding anniversar,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Purdy il
Spencerville. The Purdys are tn,
parents of Mrs. Pauline Purdy Cupl
of Pandora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lemley o
Macon, Ga, Mrs. Leroy Lemley
Oliver Davidson and Mrs. Gabrie
Davidson all of Pandora were Thurs
day evening dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Marshall, daughte
Rebecca and son John.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Marshal
attending the twenty-ffth weddin,
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Lysl
Baumgartner of Mishawaka, Ind
which was celebrated Sunday after
noon in the home of Mrs. Baum
gartner's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ros
Bogart in Bluffton.
The Westminster Fellowship groul
of the Presbyterian church held
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Bluffton In First World War
What Happened Here Twenty-Five Years Ago This Week

Savory, France describing some of the
historic places of interest he has been
able to visit while accompanied by
Byron Niswander of New Stark. At
Paris they saw the Bastile, and other
famous sights. Passing Seine they
visited Notre Dame. The famous
church had been hit by a German
shell. but only a small part of it was
destroyed. In their travels they Wis
tied Louvre, the largest castle in the
world, and the Pantheon de la Garre-
After leaving Paris they visited Chat
can Thierry and Beneau Wood and
many other interesting places.
Miss Martha Diller who served as a
hospital nurse in France is visiting
with her parents. She will return to
her former position as a nurse in Bal
timore soon.
Sgt. A. D. Painter, who has been
at Camp Sherman during the past
month after his return from overseas
aiding in the compiling of a history
of the 83rd division is expected home
| in a few days, honorably discharged
from the service.
Oliver Klay, now employed in Tole-
do, will sail soon for France where he
will be employed by Toledo, New
York, and Chicago corporation as 9
master machinist in the erection of Q
number of large shops in that country
He will remain in France for one
year.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Clarence NOnnanldker
Dies In California

Clarence Nonnamaker, 76, former
Bluffton resident died at his home IN
Fullerton, Calf, June 4, after a
short illness, according to word re-
ceived here the first of the week.
He was the son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Nonnamaker, early
Bluffton residents and left for the
west some fifty years ago.
For a time he resided in Morenci,
Arizona, where he was manager of
a mercantile firm and later moved to
California where he was manager
for a finance company.
Surviving are his wife and two
daughters Mrs. Ruth Nonnamaker
Stull of Fullerton and Mrs. Nell
Nonnamaker Fay of Newport Beach,
California.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
TripLett Will Play
ROuth Packers Friday

The Triplett softball team, un-
defeated in three successive starts,
will meet their most formidable foe
of the season at 7:30 p. m. this Fri
day, when the locals entertain Tiffin
Routh Packers at the Bluffton col
lege diamond.
Last year, the only defeat suffered
by Routh Packers in regular season
play was a reversal meted out by
the Bluffton team, and the Tiffin out
fit is coming here this week primed
for revenge.
For years the Routh Packers have
had one of Northwestern Ohio's best
softball aggregations, and advance
reports indicate this years team is
no exception to the rule.
The game Friday night is being
played on the College field because
of arrangements already under way
for the rodeo at Harmon field.
After playing Routh Packers the
Triplett crew will be idle until We'd
nesday, July IL, when Pandora will
play here at Harmon field.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Triplett Softball Team Defeats
Ada For Third Straight Victory

cracked out a single to score Gratz
and advance Moser to third. Moser
and Landes were stranded on the
base lines, however, when the next
two batters went down in order.
Geiger and Spaeth were backed up
by alright defensive play, but the
Ada team committed three errors,
none of which were costly, however,
from the run standpoint.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
CONSERVATION AFFAIRS
Happenings Affecting Woods Waters and Wildlife
By THE BLUFFTON COMMUNITY sPORTsMENs CLUB. INC.

85 per cent of all coons in 1943.
Traps accounted for 12.8 per cent
and highway accidents and natural
hazards caused the death of the
remaining % per cent of the mark
ed raccoons.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

On behalf of Ruth I. King. Administrative
Of the Estate of the late James Norman King,
i will received sealed bids for the residence
located at No. 557 South Main Street in the
Village Of Bluffton. Ohio. together with acres
more or less of land upon which said resi-
dence is located. All bids must be in my
hands on or before July /, 1914. The prop
er<y was appraised by the appraisers of the
estate at $500. and cannot be sold for less
than the appraised value. The Administra-
trix reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. Terms of sale. cash.
10 Dan r. Tripplehorn.
News Want-Ads Bring Results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

Sales quotas for dairy products an
Ohio cities with more than $4,000
population have increased for the
month of June, and this increase may
help the discouraging marketing sit
uation which developed in late May.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Rodeo Well Organized

Much attention is being given by
the organization of sportsmen to
promote the rodeo to be held July
4th and the parade of bands and
horses on Saturday night.
Silas Diller and Wilbur Frantz
urge all chairmen and committeeman
to be on hand at Harmon Field
Thursday evening, Friday evening of
this week, and Monday evening of
next week to start the installation
of bleachers, fence, chutes, check in
tickets, check lighting equipment and
install bulbs, clean and repair con-
cession booths, and do other inciden-
tai jobs necessary before the Rodeo
starts next Tuesday night. Chairmen
will rehearse and explain thoroughly
the duties of each of their COM
mitteemen at the meetings.
Gerald Huber, club secretary can
be contacted to send out cards for
special meetings of any of the COM
mittees.
Local Horsemen to Compete in Rodeo
Rodeo Prize winners at the rodeo
held last fall at Schmidt's field in
clude many residents from the Bluff.
ton rural area and neighborine
| towns.
Last fall Dude Rainey of Rawsor
won first place in the steer riding
contest; Miss Anna Dukes from neal
Pandora won first place in the ladies
musical pad and this year Miss
Dukes also won first place in this
event in the rodeo held at Tiffin 9
few weeks ago. Mrs. Leland Frantz
of Mt. Cory garnered first place ir
the Box race for ladies. Miss Jear
Dukes placed second in the ladie.
stock horse class. Dale Wilkinson
outstanding rider at the Tiffin rodet
this year will be present at BlufftoI
July 4th and it will be remembered
that he won four prizes at the Bluff
ton Rodeo last September. The out
standing bronco rider Hoza Gonzale
from N. Mexico will again be presen
to thrill the audience with his skill
full display of horsemanship.
Noah P. Steiner and Son hav
contracted to round up all the will
steers and calves in the area to b
used in the exhibition.
| Fishing Getting Better
! The Buckeye quarry has been tn
scene of lot of pent up energy a
the local anglers ply their skill a
their favorite recreation. Since tn
life guards at the swimming beac
are handling minnows, and othe
bait for the benefit of the anglers
a good many folks with an hour 9
[ two to. while away have been frt
quenting this favorite fishing hol
for a little out door diversion.
Several large bass have been take
the past week. Sam Stepleton hs
set the pace with a catch that wi
be hard to beat. Sam caught bas
that measured in the neighborhoo
of 90 inches while casting with
Shakespeare mouse at dusk. The bi
fish hit and gave Sam quite tuss
but before he was able to land it.
Alvin B. Augsburger took nit
16 inch bass on a jitterbug last wee
end. This is the second good sii
bass that AL has caught within II
past week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

S Z c 0 N OH A Nd stories about
wonderful new idea in cereals are
reaching many ears. Get frst-hand
information. Try magic combination
new Posts Raisin Bran.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

reserve attracts a variety of wild
life and keeps the squirrel popula-
tion intact. More than 20 artificial
dens have been installed in the trees
in this wood-lot and nearly all are
occupied by either grey or fox
squirrel family. The reserve is
under the management of Russell
Lantz this year and the upkeep and
feeding program is financed by the
club.
The Ezra Moser woods under lease
by the state has been stepping up
production since the installation of
artificial dens by the club. Ezra
Moser reports that fox and grey
squirrels are both rearing families
and Johnnie Moser says that two
young coon were playing in their
cherry tree on the lawn the other
day.
The Roy Rogers reserve and the
Howard Rickly reserve have shown
an increase in wildlife. Jack Berry
reports the Rogers Reserve has an
abundance of squirrels.
| Tags Aid i'm Raccoon Study
Tags are aiding in study of the
raccoon's habits in Ohio. About 90
coons were sent to Ohio's 88 counties
in 1943 by the Ohio Conservation
Division.
A similar number has been re-
leased this year from the farm a,
Milan, Ohio, and tags returned from
captured and killed coons will be
used by the state in compiling data
on hunting of coons as we'll as or
the animals habits and migratory
tendencies.
Records show that dogs captured
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

In the past two years the club has
stocked the quarry with good many
large size bass and blue gills. This
year the directors have on order
s400 in fish as a part of the restock-
ing program. Now here are few
figures submitted by Foster Rosz-
man at the Conservation office at
Ottawa to show what the state has
also done for us. In 1910 in the
fall the department released rs
breeder blue gills, $50 lingering
bass, 10,700 minnows, and 1000
crayfsh in the Buckeye quarry, and
in the waterworks pond the depart
ment released an identical shipment
of fish and cray fish as was released
in the Buckeye.
In 1941 in the spring of the year
564 breeder crappies were distributed
among all the Bluffton quarries. In
the fall of 1941 the department re-
leased 200 breeder channel catfish
and $4,000 minnows in the Buckeye.
In the fall of 1943 the Buckeye
quarry was the recipient of $4,000
more minnows. So since We are
taking an interest in conservation,
the department is taking an interest
in us-so let's get on the ball fell
lows and really do a good conserva-
tion program in the community.
No banded fish have been snagged
the past week and to date there are
still only IA of the 40 prize winners
landed. Try your luck folks, the fish
are there-all you have to do is
catch them.
Game Reserves Give Excellent
Results
The four game reserves under the
supervision and development of the
Sportsmen's Club are classed as
real asset to the organization. OBJ
servation at the College Reserve
show many young grey and fox
squirrels this year. The continuous
feeding program carried on at this
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

Umpires: Detwiler and Mumma.
Nogales international., 1944-07-28
Heavy Rains Making
Crops In Elgin
District This Year

Mrs. Cora Everhart, County Su-
perintendent of Schools, who spent
the weekend at the family ranch
10 miles out of Elgin in the Camille
hills, brought back assurances that
this seasons heavy rains will make
crops in the north part of the
county.
Saturday night and Sunday
around two and half inches Of
rain fell in the Elgin- -Sonoita dis
trict There have been other heavy
rains in the area with a total Of
about seven inches around Camille
Blackberries are now ripening
and other fruit is looking fine. Corn
is around knee high and all crops
show good progress. Ranchers are
happy, having tanks full Of water
for the first time in many months
and ranges in excellent shape.
Nogales international., 1944-07-28
Knights Of Pythias
Honor Local Chapter
Of Red Cross

A most friendly and appreciative
gesture was made Wednesday night
bv members of the Nogales Lodge
Knights of Pythias, when members
Of that order honored the Santa
Cruz County Chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Gross.
Entertainment numbers on the
program were provided by Miss Vir-
gle Welker and Mr. and Mrs Lionel
Crane, of Chicago, who gave vocal
selections that were received by an
appreciative aurience. Refreshments
followed the program.
During the evening, the local
chapter received high praise for the
selfless activities of varied nature
that so many citizens are devoting
many hours weekly towards fulfil
ling. Needs of the service men as
we'll as their families on the home
front are given attention and SER
vice in innumerable ways.
The lodge is to be congratulated
on recognition of these services by
local men and women.
Nogales international., 1944-07-28

Cpl. Louis Burke Barkley, who
was listed as missing in Nor
mandy on D-Day, is a prisoner Of
war to the Germans. a War De-
partment telegram informed his
mother, Mrs. Osie Barkiey, Sat-
urday morning.
Barkley is a paratrooper, and was
among the first American soldiers
dropped over the invasion coast on
the night of June 5.
Barkley resided in the county a
couple of years before going into
the army in Decembr 1912. He had
been overseas since last September
6. He, was born in Mesa. He was
formerly employed at the Thomas
F.. Griffin ranch near Nogales, and
for one year was connected with
LIE Brothers, big game hunters.
The captive paratrooper is a
brother of Miss Ina G. Barkley,
pilot with the Women's Army Ser
vice Pilots; Richard o. Barkley,
Seaman second class with the Navy
in the South Pacific; and Virginia,
Elizabeth, Ellen, Mabel and Ellen
Barkley. His father is employed at
the Dimes Nelson ranch.
Nogales international., 1944-07-28
Sam H. Morris
Sees Winning
Demo Ticket

The Democratic National Con-
vention picked winning ticket at
Chicago last week, Sam H. Morris
of Globe. Arizona's Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman, declared
Tuesday in Phoenix.
I'VE picked winning ticket for
the November election, Morris
said, adding that the nomination
of Sen. Harry S. Truman of Mis-
souri, for the vice presidency was
insurance" to victory in the gen.
eral election.
Senator Truman, Morris assert
ed, expressed gratitude to Arizona
for yielding to Missouri to place
Truman in nomination for the vice
presidency. The move started the
ball rolling for the Missouri SEN
ator, who told Morris: ''I shall nev-
er forget what Arizona did for me. -
Before going to Globe, Morris
conferred briefly here with party
leaders in connection with the DEM
ocratic State Convntion coming up
next week. His first session was
with Gov. Sidney P. Osborn.
Nogales international., 1944-07-28
Write to a Friend
in the Service
Marty's S
Letter
BY MARTY
LOUGHMAN

Sergeant Jimmy Macrls,
Somewnere IN the S. Pacific.
Dear Jimmy:
So you are sergeant now. Goo('
IF you can carry gun like you
used to carry a football, you'll be a
general. Your Uncle George Cha
prales is a pretty good carrier. too,
Anyhow, he carries me all year
on his books.
The big news at home are the
Republican and Democratic con-
ventions. Heard them on the radio.
but I prefer to hear Charley NC
Carthy or Abbott and Costello.
Those politicians are like tomato
men. Every guy calls the other guy
a bum and they wind up in the bar
kissing each other.
The JapS and the Germans push
ed the Democrats off the front page.
Headlines in the paper said "Toio
Quits on Hirohito-Hitler Sits on
Bomb. Japs Lose Marianas-Hitler
Loses Pants" Seems the bomb only
blew Hitler's pants off and singed
his swastika. Their aim was all
right but their bomb was too light
Andy Bookas blew his pants in a
poker game No bomb-two aces
back to back.
Best regards,
NEAPTrV