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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Rockport

Lee White has moved from the
Frank Jaeger farm to the Yant farm
south of town. Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne
Kidd are going to housekeeping in
the house vacated by White.
The late Alfred Coon property
which was recently purchased by
Tom White, is undergoing some re-
modelling and will soon be occupied
by Mr.. White and family. John
Burkholder is doing the carpenter
work.
Mrs. E. N. Bigelow and son Bruce
have returned to their home in Bluff
ton after spending the last six
months in the Vicinity of various
camps where Chaplain Bigelow was
stationed. Chaplain Bigelow left
quite recently for overseas.
Lieut.. (j.g.) Harold Benedict of
the Coast Guard and wife of Spring
field, Ohio, were Sunday afternoon
callers in the Herbert and Orlo
Marshall homes. Lieut.. Benedict is
enjoying brief leave before going
to San Francisco.
The Westminster Fellowship group
of the Presbyterian church met with
Miss Margery Cupp, Sunday after
noon.
At a meeting of Presbytery in
McComb last Monday, d. c. Camp
bell was named delegate to the
meeting of Synod to be held in
Wooster in June, and at the Pres
byterial meeting in Rockford last
Wednesday Mrs. Edgar Begg was
selected first Vice President of that
organization and delegate to the
Synodical meeting which also con-
venes in Wooster. Mrs. Herbert
Marshall was chosen as an alternate
to Synod.
Mrs. F. C. Marshall and son Rob-
ert of this place and Mrs. M. r.
Bixel of Bluffton were in Cleveland,
Saturday to attend grand operas.
1t. and Mrs. Robert Barnett, and
son David arrived here the first of
the week from Phoebus, Va, where
1t. Barnett has been stationed at
Langley Field. They are guests in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Marshall
Mrs. E. N. Bigelow and son Bruce
of Bluffton were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy May
berry and daughters Nancy and
Joan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Lentz and
daughters Janice and Phyllis spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Spaliinger near Lafayette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Marshall
were business callers in Cleveland the
first of the week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Reservations For
High School Alumni

Executive committee of the high
school alumni association announced
Tuesday that all reservations for the
alumni banquet must be in and paid
for by May Is. After that time no
additional reservations will be re-
ceived, the committee stated.
The banquet will be held Friday
night, May 25. Remittance of 81
for the dinner and 20 cents dues
should be sent to Miss Donna Hager-
man at the high school office.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Sgt. arthur Stager
With Marine Guard

Marine Sgt. Arthur Stager, 80,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Stager
of North Main street has joined the
marine guard at the Mayport,
Florida naval air station, according
to word received here the first of
the week.
Sgt. Stager is a veteran of two
tours of foreign duty aggregating
27 months. He entered service with
the Marine corps in 1910.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Legion Auxiliary
Plans Poppy Day

Plans are being made by the
American Legion Auxiliary for an
nual poppy day sales in Bluffton on
Saturday, May 26, to pay tribute to
Americas soldier-dead of two World
wars.
Funds received from poppy sales
are used for the assistance of af-
fiicted veterans of both wars and
their families.
Buttons poppy day sales this
year will be directed by Mrs. Millen
Geiger president of the Auxiliary,
and Mrs. Harry Tripplehorn, poppy
chairman.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Where Our Soldiers
Are

Pvt. Donald c. Corson 35984309
Co. Z, 18th Bn. A. r. 7. C.
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Cpl. Harold E. Andrews 3534758S
18th Co, 3rd Bn.,
Convalescent Hospital,
Camp Carson, Colorado
Pvt. Freeman w. Basinger 359S4422
Co. A, 7th Bn., End Regt. /. r. 7. C.
Fort Mcclellan, Alabama
Charles Emans A. M. M. |. PC
N. [. 5. Company X
S7th and Anthony Ave
Chicago IL, I'll.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all the friends
and neighbors for their aid and SYM
pathy extended in the illness and
death of our beloved mother; also
Rev. Oppermann who officiated at
the funeral, the funeral director,
Paul Diller, the singers and all
those sending flowers.
The Noah Moser Family.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Chorus To Appear
On Sunday, May 6

The Hancock County Mixed Chorus
consisting of go voices will be heard
in concert at Bluffton's monthly
union Sunday night service, May 6,
it is announced by the Ministerial
association. The service will be held
in st. Johns Reformed church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Lions Will Hear
Talk On Russia

Collin NJ. Doyle, an American en-
gineer who spent several years in
Russia, will speak on "The Might of
All Russias" at a dinner meeting of
the Bluffton Lions club at 6:15 p. m.
next Tuesday in the Walnut Grill.
The speaker is now manager of
the Gramm Motor Corp. of Delphos.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

7. }. Schultz of West Kibler
street was called to St. Marys be-
cause of the death of his s4-year-old
mother, Mrs. Mary Schultz. who died
at that place, Tuesday. Her death
followed a four weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day afternoon at Zion Lutheran
church in st. Marys. The Schultz
family here will attend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
High School Radio
Program Friday

Science and physical education de-
partments viii be featured in a
half-hour radio program from Bluff
ton high school to be broadcast from
Findlay station WIN, Friday after
noon at 1915 o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Scouts To Gather
Paper On Saturday

Collection of newspapers and mag
azines will be made by the Bluffton
Boy Scouts, Saturday afternoon.
Paper should be in bundles and
placed on front porch. In event of
rain, the collection will be postponed
until the following Saturday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Orange Twp. Farm Women
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all the friends
and neighbors for their aid and SYM
pathy extended during the illness
and death of our beloved husband
and father; also Rev. Neff who Off
ciated and all those who assisted at
the funeral services and those who
sent flowers.
Mrs. Geo. Schmidt & Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Mayors Notice

Collection of tin cans, rubbish and
ashes will be made on Tuesday, May
1. Patrons of the city collection
system are requested to have cans
and rubbish in containers ready early
in the morning and placed easily ac-
cessible for the truck.
w A IOx,v0
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors,
friends and the fire department for
their services and kindness shown
in helping to put out the fire at our
farm, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos w. Reichenbach
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

Investigation of the reasons for the
blackening of cooked potatoes indi-
cate the discoloration may be caused
by iron within the potatoes or by
lack of potash phosphorus, or cal
cium in soils.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
BOY SCOUT NEWS

Troop 56-By John Bauman
Donavin Augsburger was in charge
Of last Mondays meeting, with John
Bauman leading the Scout Oath and
Law. A game period closed the ses-
sion.
An overnight hike viii be taken this
Friday by the Bever patrol, with the
group leaving town at 4:30 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

Outbreaks of coccidiosis of chick
ems can be controlled by use of dried
milk products or of molasses if the
treatment is given early enough. The
first symptoms of coccidiosis are
loss of appetite and inclination of the
bird to stand without moving. Four
parts of dried milk can be mixed
with six parts Of mash for two days,
or one pint of molasses can be placed
in five gallons of the only accessible
drinking water for one-half day.
Cases of rabies in the L. S. have
been increasing rapidly in the past
two years. A total of 7,165 cases
of rabies were reported in 1912 but
the total had jumped to 10,540 in
1914. The totals included % human
beings in 1912 and 53 in 1914.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Bluffton, Ohio,
under the Act of March 8, 1879.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

Subscription rates: Year, $500;
six months, S1.25 anywhere in u. S.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

News Want-ads bring results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

First Birthday
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hathaway and
daughter Mona-Myrl and Mrs. Rus
sell Hathaway and son Larry Gene of
Ada called at the Wilmer Badertscher
home last Wednesday evening to help
little James Russell celebrate his first
birthday anniversary. Beautiful gifts
were received by little Jimmie and the
guest wished him many more happy
birthdays.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Johnson-Devier Wedding

Wedding of Miss Ladonna Johnson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Nj. B. john
son and Herbert, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. B. Devier will take place at the
Defenseless Mennonite church, Satur-
day night at 7 o'clock. Rev. Hilliard
Camp of North Baltimore will offici-
ate.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

Published weekly at Bluffton, Ohio,
by tha<Bluffton News Publishing and
Printing Co.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
ROYAL Neighbors

Royal Neighbors
The Royal Neighbors lodge wi
meet Friday night at s o'clock. Mrs
Edith Swank and Mrs. Harriet Stone
hill will be in charge of the entertain
ment.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Attend kenton Meeting

Attend hentOn Meeting
A group of women from the st.
Johns and Emmanuels Reformed
churches attended the fourth annual
meeting of the Indian Lake Regional
Women's Guild of Northwest Ohio
Synod at Kenton, Wednesday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Church of Christ Women

Women of the Church of Christ
will meet with Mrs. Helen Wells next
Monday night.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26
Alpha Gamma

Alpha Gamma
The Alpha Gamma club will NEE
with Mrs. Helen Wells next Monda
night.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-26

w. A. Howe, Mayor
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Sodality To Hold
June Rose Festival

The ladies Of St Mary's Sodality
will hold Rose Festival on the
lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Pang-
born, 817 The Terrace, on Saturday,
June 2, from until 8 p. m. Tickets
may be obtained from any member
of the Sodality, but reservations
must be made, and tickets obtain
ed, not later than Tuesday, May 20.
Mrs. Pangborn, chairman of ar
rangements, has announced that
plans are progressing for buffet
supper, to be followed by various
forms of entertainment.
The Rose Festival will replace the
annual summer festivals, previously
held on the lawn of the Hamilton
Mansion, now st. Mary's Parish
House.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
"Donutmobile" Here For Three Days In
Interest of Seventh War Loan Drive
Free Donus VIII Be Given To Every War Bond Purchaser;
Afternoon and Evening Stage Shows VIII Also Be Given

All you devotees of the dunk,
attention! That super-duper, gigan-
tic-colossal 'DONUTMOBILE' is
now in Hagerstown, on the Square.
Among other things, there will be
free demonstrations in the delight
full art of donut dunking, plus free
donuts. The 'Donutmobile" will re-
main in Hagerstown through Sat
urday.
What is the "DONUTMOBILE?"
It's big (the original) military do
nut factory on wheels. grand
daddy" and oversize edition of the
famous American Red Cross Club
mobile which you've been reading
about in the papers and seeing in
the newsreels. (There are over 400
of these Clubmobiles in action,
bringing donuts to our boys on
every fighting 'front.' The ''DONUT-
MOBILE" turns outright while you
watch it-6000 fresh, hot donuts per
hour, made on the same machine,
using the same donut mix as pre-
pared for our fighting men.
Coming to Hagerstown direct
from New York, Chicago, Philadel-
phia and other large cities, the
'DONUTMOBILE" has created
quite a stir wherever it appeared.
1t attracted tens of thousands of
people-has helped sell millions of
dollars worth of bonds. Through
the efforts of the Hagerstown Re
tailers' Bureau War Bond Commit
tee, the "DONUTMOBILE" has
been brought to town, and there is
quite thrill in store for the people
who are going to see it.
The 'DONUTMOBILE" is being
made available through the courtesy
of the Doughnut Corporation of
of America and with the coopera-
ton of the United States Treasury
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Wounded In Action

Pvt. Luther Barnhart, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. r. Barnhart, and hus-
band of Mrs. Clara Barnhart, all of
whom reside on Elizabeth street,
has been reported wounded in ac-
ton in the Philippines. A member
of the 164th Infantry Division, he
has been in the Army II months
and had been in action little over
three months when he was reported
wounded.
Pfc. Carl w. Hillyard, son of Mrs.
Esther Hillyard, 208 East Antietam
street, was slightly wounded in ac-
ton in the Pacific Theater of Oper-
ations on April TO-
Cpl William A. Miller, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Miller, Route l.,
Sharpsburg, previously reported
missing in action in Germany since
May l, is now found to have been
wounded in action on the same
date and is now in an allied hos
pital.
Pfc. Melvin E. Shoemaker, hus-
band of Mrs. Frances Shoemaker,
Hancock, was wounded in action in
Italy in April and is now in an
overseas hospital.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24

Department. There will be interest
ing speakers on hand, education in
the art of dunking and donut max
ing, and lots of fun in general. In
addition, the delicious, made-on-the
spot donut will be given away to
the audience absolutely free with
the purchase of War Bonds and
Stamps
So come one-cone all. Nothing
just like the 'DONUTMOBILE"
has ever hit Hagerstown and it will
be worth coming miles to see.
And that's only part of the pro-
gram.
During the three days that the
DONUTMOBILE will be on the
square, arrangements have been
made by John d. Dunn, chairman
of the Hagerstown Retailers Bureau
War Bond Committee, for some
right-up-to-the minute entertain
ment. A special stage has been
erected on the square and perform
ances will be given each afternoon
and night. Here are the big events:
Tonight; Jimmy Smiths Orches-
ira
Friday afternoon: Vogue Room
Trio
Friday Night Those favorite of
the airways, Malcolm Hutto, Nancy
Pope and Fay and Pete.
Saturday afternoon: Hillbilly
Jamboree, with Woodie Williams,
the Singing Buckaroos and the Sad
die Pal Sweethearts.
Saturday Night: Phil Young and
his Orchestra.
So let's all turn out during the
three days the DONUTMOBILE is
here; buy lots of bonds, have a good
time and help put Washington
County over the top in the Seventh
War Loan Drive.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
An Invitation
To The Veteran

How many veterans have looked
into the wide range of benefits that
may be theirs as result of serv-
ice under the Stars and Stripes?
Numerous benefits are provided
through laws administered by the
Veterans Administration to assist
the returning veteran in his or her
plans for establishment in the
civilian walks of life of every
sphere, and Mr. w. l.. Limburg,
Manager of the Regional Office of
Veterans Administration, 1915 ST.
Paul Street, Baltimore, (2), Mary
land is eager that all veterans be
informed of their rights.
Certain entitlements earned by
service in the Armed Forces are of
distinct value in the consideration
of your future. With this thought
in mind and for your personal sat
isfaction and help to you in plan
ming the years ahead, you are again
reminded that it may be decidedly
to your advantage to get in touch
with your local Veterans Admins
tration Contact Representative who,
in an understanding way and in the
light of your own circumstances,
ambitions, background, and prefer
ences, will discuss freely and fully
with you all angles of personal
benefits provided by law for those
veterans who apply for them and
quality.
Such benefits include disability
pension, insurance, training, Cloth
apprentice and vocationaD educa-
ton, loans (for homes, farms, and
business), medical attention, hos
pital cars, legal protection, review
OF the character of discharge, re-
tirement pay, burial, and in addi-
ton, the benefits provided for your
dependents.
Act nowl A short time invested
in a satisfactory interview with
local Contact Representative, Mr..
George C. Taylor, Room 202, Post
Office Building, Hagerstown, may
yield many benefits that are pro-
vided by law for your patriotic
service.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Antietam Memorial
Day Exercises

Thee annual Memorial Day exer-
cises in the National Cemetery on
Antietam Battlefield at Sharpsburg,
will be held on Wednesday, Nav
80, beginning at 100 p. M, accord
ing to an announcement made by
DR.. w. H. Shealy, chairman of the
Antietam Memorial Committee.
DR.. Charles S. Tippetts, headmas-
ter of Mercersburg Academy, will
be the principal speaker and DR..
Shealy will preside.
Included in the program will be
the reciting of Lincolns Gettysburg
Address, musical selections by the
Boonsboro High School Band, dec
Grating of the graves, the sounding
of Taps and a salute from firing
squad.
A parade, forming at the Sharps-
burg School, will precede the pro-
gram in the cemetery. In the
parade and participating in the
memorial exercises, will be mem
bers of the American Legion, Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars and Other
veterans organizations. T h e
Boonsboro High School Band, the
Sons of the Legion Drum Corps and
drum majorettes of Hagerstown,
and members of the Blue Ridge
Riding Club.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
INCREASE IN PAPER
SALVAGE IS URGED

Collection of waste paper in the
United States in 1945 must be from
Is to 20 percent above the 1914
figures in order to meet present
civilian and military demands, ac-
cording to the United States De-
partment of Commerce. Last year
collections were nearly 100000
tons above normal collections, or
nearly Is percent above 1913 col
lections. Exports in 1915 are ex-
pected to be 300 percent above 1912.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Retail Bureau To
Meet Tomorrow
]. B. Ferguson Will Address
Meeting On Postwar Employ
ment.

At the invitation of the Postwar
Planning Committee of the Hagers-
town Retailers Bureau, j. B. Fer
guson, chairman of the Hagerstown
Committee of Economic Develop
ment, will be the guest speaker at
the monthly meeting of the bureau,
to be held at noon tomorrow in the
Crystal Room of. the Hotel Hamil-
ton His subject will be: Postwar
Employment" F. ]. Bryan, vice
president, will preside in the alb
sence of president A. H. Warne,
who is out of the city.
During the meeting the result Of
recent poll of members on the
question of closing Wednesday af-
ternoons throughout the year, in
stead of during June, July and
August, as at present, will be an
nounced, and John Dunn, chair
man of the Bond Drive Committee,
will make a report on the retailers
cooperation during the Seventh
War Loan Drive.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Farm And Industry
Conference Here

Hagerstown, Maryland, May 10
Aimed at a closer understanding
between farmers and businessmen
in this state to meet postwar prob
lens, a one-day Farm and Industry
Conference has been arranged for
Monday, May %. at the Alexander
Hotel, here.
The conference, the first of it's
kind to be held in the State of
Maryland is one of a series being
held throughout the country as a
part of the program of the Commit
tee on Cooperation with Agricul-
ture of the National Association Of
Manufacturers, in cooperation with
local business and farm groups.
Twenty three similar meetings
have been held at state colleges
since the program was initiated
Co-sponsoring organizations will
include the University of Maryland
College Of Agriculture, the Mary
land State Grange, Maryland Farm
Bureau, Inc, The National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, The Hagers-
twon Chamber of Commerce and
other farm and business groups of
the state.
Current mutual problems and
discussions of ways for both groups
to cooperate in making effective
contributions to Americas postwar
rebuilding, as they have to victory,
will dominate the conference dis
cussion.
In announcing plans for the meet
ing, DR.. T. B. Symons, Dean, College
of Agriculture, University of Mary
land, said that state farm and bust
ness leaders have been invited to
participate in the days discussion
to be featured with a luncheon
meeting at which DR.. H. C. Byrd,
President, University of Maryland,
College Park will be the chief
speaker.
The conference will get under
way at 10 o'clock at which DIR.
Symons will sound the keynote for
agriculture while Hector Lao,
executive assistant to the president
of the Loose Wiles Biscuit Com
pany of New York, will keynote
for industry.
At the afternoon session a panel
discussion will take place in which
the panel members are Roy C. F.
Weagley, president of the Maryland
Farm Bureau, Inc; Roy Brooks,
Master, Maryland State Grange w.
F. Schluderberg, member, Com
mittee on Cooperation with Agri-
culture of the NAM; William Schlu-
derberg, T. j. Hurdle Company,
Baltimore, and H. L. Mills, presi-
dent of the Hagerstown Chamber
of Commerce. Moderator at this
discussion session viii be Mark Mil
Ter, Washington County Agricultural
Agent.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
Killed In Accident

TVS Roger M. Dorsey, son of Mr..
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Dorsey, Sharps-
burg pike, was killed in vehicle
accident on Luzon Island on May
10.
Technician Dorsey, graduate of
Hagerstown High School, was a
member of ST. Marks Episcopal
Church, Lappans, and before enter
ing the Service four years ago, was
a salesman for the Brewer Co. He
had ben overseas for three years.
His brother, Pfc. Paul Dorsey,
was wounded in action on Okinawa
Island on April 20 A member of
the Infantry, he was employed at
Fairchild's before entering the Serv-
ice.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-05-24
DURELY
u Official
By BALLOT BOX

On May 3, in this column, l told
you that Attorney General Walsh
would not be candidate for reelec-
ton next year Last Saturday Gov
ernor O'Conor announced that Mr..
Walsh had rendered his resignation,
effective June Is, and that he had
regretfully accepted it.
P.S. Don't forget that in the same
issue l also told you that John
White, speaker of the House of
Delegates, was the man to watch for
the Attorney General nomination