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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Record Of Bluffton Postmaster And
Post Office Gets National Recognition
National Air Mail w { e k
Achievements Are Cited in
! 'The Postmaster's Gazette"
Picture of Postmaster Reichen-
bach and Article Praise
209To Increase

Record of Bluffton post office in
promotion of National Air Mail
week last fall was one of the most
outstanding in the country, it is in
dictated in an article appearing in
the current issue of Postmaster's s
Gazette, a nationally circulated pub
lication.
Buttons activities in which air
mail handled during the week, Octo-
ber 27 to November 2, showed a 209
per cent increase over the monthly
average were cited as outstanding in
the nation, and Postmaster Reichen-
bach's photograph was pictured in
recognition of the event.
Complete description of the many
phases of Buttons promotional ac-
tivity was included in the article,
with particular emphasis paid to the
airmail educational program among
Bluffton's 484 public school students.
Describing that feature, the ar
ticle stated: "An air mail educa-
tional program among Buttons 484
public school students, including an
individual marking for each pupil,
sponsored by the Community Sports
mans club, marked The Bluffton post
office observance of National Air
Mail Week.
STUDENTS GET ENVELOPES
Each student in the school sys-
tenn received an air mail stamped
envelope free, each of the envelopes
being imprinted with special ca.
.chet. These the students mailed
during National Air Mail week. The
envelopes were delivered to the stu.
dents, after which groups were con.
Quoted thru the post office and saw
their air mail letters dispatched tc
the place of address.
Especial cachet envelopes were
provided at the post office window:
by Postmaster Ed r. Reichenbach
A slogan that is recognized thruout
the nation is: when there is ar
important job to be done, turn il
over to the Postmasters of the ma.
ton and rest assured it will be
done"
Bluffton's percentage of increase
was one of the greatest in the ma,
tion's more than $4,000 post offices
and Reichenbach was honored &C.
cordingly in the Postmaster's Ga.
zette. For 10 years, Postmaster
Reichenbach was Allen County di.
rector in the National Association
of Postmasters, but resigned this
year.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Retail Butter Prices Register
Drop Of Nine Cents First OF Week

Butter prices in Bluffton stores
dropped sharply the first of the
week from 80 cents a pound last
Saturday to Il cents, Wednesday
morning.
The break in butter prices which
Is general over the country is be-
lieved by some observers to be the
forerunner of generally lower prices
for foodstuffs.
Farmers producing butterfat are
likewise selling their product on a
lower market, the price Wednesday
morning being quoted at 70 cents a
pound as compared with 81 cents a
week ago.
Other downward trends in prices
have applied to orange, lemon and
grapefruit juices, which now are
selling for approximately so per cent
less than two weeks ago. These
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
.DeddIile For Dog
Tags Is Monday

Attention of dog owners is called
to the deadline next Monday, the
last day on which licenses may be
purchased without penalty.
License sales have Jagged and a
heavy last minute rush will develop
if the number purchased this year
is to reach last years total
Licenses for both Allen and Han
cock counties are obtainable at the
Community market from Mrs. Zelma
Tripplehorn, deputy.
Cost is 81 for male and spayed
female dogs and So for females
Those sending applications by mail
should give a complete description
of the dog.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Funeral Thursday
For GOssntan Child

Linda Lee Gossman, infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Goss-
man of Cherry street died at Bluff
ton hospital Wednesday at 1915
a. m. following a brief illness. She
was aged two months and four days.
Services will be held at the Ba-
singer funeral home Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Irwin
Kaufman officiating. Interment will
be in the Thompson cemetery.
Surviving besides the parents are
the grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Al.
bert Gossman of Bluffton and Mr.
and Mrs. David Kaufman of OF.
tawa.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Bank Increases
Annual Dividend

Increase in the dividend rate from
81 to s. per share on the common
stock of the Citizens National Bank
was announced at the annual stock
holders meeting Tuesday night.
All Of the banks directors were
reelected for the coming year. They
are: c. Fl. Smith. T. c. Roney, Ed
win Amstutz, NJ. NJ. Bogart, H. r.
Huber, c. +. Niswander and Adam
Steiner.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
With the Sick

Mrs. M. M. Murray who has been
in Bluffton hospital for the past two
months following a paralytic stroke
is slowly improving but will remain
in the hospital for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Martha Flick who was a
medical patient in the hospital is
much improved and is now at the
home of her son Donald Flick in De
troit
Miss Huldah schifferly is still con-
fined to her home on Poplar street
as a result of hip injuries received
in a fall on the ice a month ago.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
HIGHER SCALE OF
TEACHERS PAY SET
BY SCHOOL BOARD
Get S10O Boost, Plus One Per
Cent for Each Years
Service
Board Sets Compromise Salary
Scale in Third Meeting
of Week

In their third meeting of the week,
the Bluffton board of education last
Saturday night revamped the pres
ent salary schedule for teachers rep
resenting an effort to compromise
differences existing in the teaching
staff between old and new instruc-
tors.
Under the new salary classifica-
ton, II full-time and three part
time teachers in the public schools
system will receive an average an
nual salary of S2,165, an increase of
$159 over the previous average of
81 1896.
Each full-time instructor will re-
ceive a flat increase of Sl00, Plus one
per cent of the previous salary for
each year of service in the local
school system, up to a maximum Of
IA years. Effective on January / of
this year, and continuing until the
close of the school year on August
81, the schedule applies without dis
tinction to grade or high school
teachers.
Salaries of custodians were in
creased by the board On the same
basis, and the monthly Remuneration
of four school bus drivers was boos-
ted from $3.50 to s55 for January
thru May. Under the new plan the
average salary of custodians went up
from $1,812 to $3.50 for the current
contract term expiring June 30.
500 of Levy for Salaries
In drafting of the plan the board
reaffirmed its previous position that
500 of the $4,000 realized from the
mill levy win be distributed in sala-
ries during the calender year This
earmarks $4,000 in sal aries to teach
ers, men and bus dris ara and $4,000
70 upkeep of rbuila and other
| physical equipment.
However, for the current school
year, as distinguished from the cal
ender year only S4,546 Of the $4,000
will be distributed. This will give the
pro-rata increase for teachers to the
close of their contract period on Au-
gust 81, custodians to June 30 and
bus drivers to May 81. The remaining
portion of the $4,000 fund will be
used to continue the present increase
for the remainder of the calender
year to December 81.
Although school sessions close fol-
the term in May, the official school
year closes August 81, and teachers
salaries are paid during the summer
being computed on a 12-months' ba.
sis.
This means that under the new sal.
ary setup, instructors will receive in.
creased pay for eighr months of the
current school year, January thru
August. The amount expended this
school year for salaries therefore ac.
tually represents only two-thirds oi
the annual increase.
| However, it was stated by boarc
members that teachers returning
next year will receive not less thar
the salaries set up for the remainder
of this year, giving them the benefit
of the full annual increase. The tota
Expended for teaching instruction un,
der the new schedule is s40,056.
Board members also pointed out
that if additional funds are received
from the state it may be possible tt
further increase the salary figure.
All Get S100
| In the adjustment schedule deter
| Continued on page 81
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Births

The following births at Bluffton
hospital:
Mr.. and Mrs Donald Harris,
Bluffton, a girl, Linda Marie, Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Devier,
Bluffton, a boy, Stephen Alan, Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse CULLEN, OF
tawa, a girl Mary Lou, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Caughman,
Bluffton, a girl, Diane Elaine, Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mikesell
Beaverdam, boy, Ronald Lee, last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Deppler
Lima, a girl, Diane at Findlay hos,
pital last Wednesday. Mr.. Depplei
is formerly of Bluffton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Lora, boy
Stephen Thomas at Findlay hospital
Saturday. Mr.. Lora is formerly o.
Bluffton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Reynolds
of Lubbock, Texas, boy. Davie
Carl last Wednesday. Mrs. Reynold,
is the former Josephine Augsburgel
Of Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16

Members of the Allen County
Methodist Brotherhood will hold a
dinner meeting starting at 6:15 p. m.
Wednesday of next week in the
Bluffton Methodist church.
Rev. Paul Graeser, pastor of the
First Reformed church in Lima, will
be the speaker. Approximately 200
men are expected here for the meet
ing.
Nelson Steiner, member of the
Bluffton church, is secretary of the
Brotherhood. The dinner will be
served by the w. S. C. S
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
BIuftOn Couple Fly
To HdlUdii Next Week

Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Lape Of Grove
street will leave next Monday for
Los Angeles from where they viii
go by plane to Honolulu to visit
their son Naval 1t. Commander
Wade Lape and family at Rarber's
Point near that city. They expect
to be gone for six weeks.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
BeaUerdan, Institute
Scheduled For Feb. II

Beaverdam community institute
will be held Wednesday afternoon
and evening, Feb. II in the Beaver
dam high school auditorium. Speak
ers will be Rev. Arthur Romig and
Rev. Paul Graeser, both of Lima.
Officers are: Pres, Lewis Van
Meter; vice pres, Ira LaRue; secre-
tary, c. L. Rupright.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Collect Tax On Real
Estate Here Feb. is

Deputies from the Allen county
treasnrer's Office will be in Bluffton
at the Citizens bank Tuesday and
Wednesday, Feb. and to collect
real estate taxes for the first half
of 1916.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Real Estate Deal

Mrs Eva Kohl has purchased the
Blome property on North Main street
and will take possession April /.
The property is occupied by the Vim.
Rugby family.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
GrisnaOre Heads
TJUp. Trustees

Allen Grismore was elected presi-
dent and Watson Steiner vice presi-
dent in the reorganization meeting
of the Richland township board of
trustees. Fred c. Badertscher is
the third member of the board and
N. w. Basinger, clerk
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Business Mems Assn.
Will Elect Officers

Annual election of officers will be
held at a meeting of the Rluffton
Business Mems association in the
Walnut Grill on Wednesday night
of next week at 8 o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-01-16
Annual Hospital
Meeting Monday

Annual business meeting Of the
Bluffton hospital shareholders viii
be held at the high school cafeteria
next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock,
it was announced the first of the
week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

will be of benefit not only to en-
listed men but to all Americans"
Letters were also received from
the governors of Wisconsin,,
Maine, New Mexico, and New
York. Also senators Taft, Hoey,
and many just plain citizens.
We are not a secret organiza-
ton and the general public is
urged to attend our meetings,
especially the people of Ashe
county, who know less about The
American Confederation of En-
listedmen, Inc, than people in
California, M aine, Wisconsin,
Utah, New York, or any of the
many places where we are becom-
ing well known.
The next meeting is Thursday,
January 30th, p. M, courthouse
in jefferson. All members, their
families and friends are urged to
attend.
paid ADVERTISEMENT
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30
Obituary
Edward ROScO Barker

Edward Rosco Barker was born
September 4, 1906, departed this
life November 81, 1916, making
his stay on earth 40 years, two
months and "a days.
He was married to the former
Miss Stella May Blevins about 10
years ago and to this union were
born the following children: Will
lard, Ruth, Bernard, Clay, Rich
ard and Charles, Edward, all of
KirkWood, Pa.
Rosco made a profession of
faith in Christ several years ago
and although he did not unite
with any church, he told his low
ed ones that he was ready to 60
Before he died he lay on the bed
and sang ''HoW Beautiful Heaven
Must Be-" and other beautiful
songs and told his loved ones that
he was ready for the hour of
death. Being afflicted as he was,
he was expecting the call and
made preparation for it.
We offer our sympathy to his
dear wife and the children who
are left behind to mourn for him.
1t will be lonely for them as they
journey on life's way.
He also leaves a father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Mayor Bar
ker with the following brothers
and sisters who mourn for him;
Edgar, Paul, Raymond, Dean,
Mary, Make, of Bina, and Mrs.
Ruby Francis, of Grassy Creek;
also many other relatives and
friends.
We will not think of him as
being dead, but just gone away
to live in that beautiful heaven
that he sang of.
So to wife and children, faith
er and mother, brothers and sis
tiers we say, so live, that when
thy summons comes to meet the
inevitable hour of death, you will
be found ready and may be per
mitted to enter into the land of
Joy and peace where no parting
shall ever come.
Written by
w. E. DENNEY.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30
Obituary
EVeline Howell Powers

Eveline Howell Powers was
born May 20, 1865 and died Jan
uary Is, 1947, at the age of 81
years, 7 months and rs days.
She was married to Rubin
Powers in 1885. To this union
were born IL children, 10 boys
and 2 girls. She is survived by II
of these children, Al grandchild-
rem, and 33 REORGANIZATION.
She professed her faith in
Christ and was united with the
Methodist church at Bethel. She
hOnored h er profession an d
Church by living a Christian life.
In the death Of Sister Powers
the Church has lost a great mem
Der. The children have lost a
great mother; but their loss is
her eternal gain.
A few days before our mother
was taken from US, she made the
following requests:
She wanted Rev. R. L. Dolinger
to have charge of the funeral and
preach the sermon. He was to
be assisted by Rev. Eastridge and
Rev. Sexton, and any other min
lister who wished to say any
thing during the service. She
wished for no hard feelings be-
tween denominations, for she,
herself, had no hard feelings to-
ward any of them.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30
Written by
w. E. DENNEY.

IE THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
OLLIE PENNINGTON, EFT AL
VS..
RUFUS GRAPHICAL. EFT AL
Bid at former sale having been
raised and by order Of the Su-
perior Court of Ashe County, l,
Ira T. Johnston, Commissioner,
will sell to the highest bidder for
cash at the Courthouse door in
jefferson, North Carolina, on the
1st day of February, 1947, at one
o'clock P. M. the following de-
scribed tract of land, to-wit:
Known as the VIM. GRAPHICAL
home place in Laurel Township,
said County and State, being the
land described in the Will Of the
said VIM. GRAPHICAL, recorded in
the office of the Clerk of the
Superior Court of Ashe County.
Deed will be made according
to survey and plat of said land
made by c. S. Eastridge, Survey
or.
This January Is, 1947.
IRA T. JOHNSTON,
Commissioner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

$50 far as I know I am in accord
with the views set forth in your
constitution. At least I am in
agreement on the labor situation
and shall be glad to do all I can
to assist in the enactment of leg
islation in the present Congress
that will protect our people
against the arbitrary action of
certain labor leaders,"
Roy V. Harris, of Atlanta,
writes: Il have looked over your
constitution and feel that you
have a great organization which
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

are proud to play a part in the
forming of the policies of our ma
ton. We will continue to work
for the people as a whole, and
assure the great men who have
placed their trust in us that this
trust shall not be betrayed.
Gov. John c. Bell, Jr., of Penn
sylvania, writes: 81 congratulate
you on your common sense and
courage. I am convinced the
closed shop is contrary to the
spirit of free America"
Hon. R. L. Doughton, writes:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30
A.C. E. Reports

Throughout the United States,
from Maine to New Mexico, gov
ernors, senators, and congress-
men, and just plain people write
in to encourage us (The American
confederation of Enlistedmen,
1nc.) in our effort to retain the
American principles that have
made the U. S. nation supreme
throughout the civilized world.
AS an infant organization we
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our thanks
to our many friends, especially
to our neighbors for the kindness
and sympathy shown us during
the illness and death of our father.
The Richardson family
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FOR SALE-1936 Ford deluxe,
reconditioned motor, good tires,
two $50 6-ply; priced for quick
sale. See Lonnie Bare, Glendale
springs. I-23-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FREE-If Excess acid causes
you pains of Stomach Ulcers, In
digestion, Heartburn, Belching,
Bloating, Nausea, Gas Pains, get
free sample Udga, at Ray Drug
Company. 11-21-20tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

New Smoke Stack for sale. Also
a IS HIP and 7l2 HIP Motors. Caro-
lima Briar Corporation. 1-23-3tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

NICE BUNGALOW TYPE
roof, base
ment garage, water piped to
house, 2 big lots. Ashe county's
best bargain. See Manley J. Blew
ms, West jefferson. l-30-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FARM FOR SALE-116 acres.
one mile from Husk P. O. on
gravel road. Ideal for grazing or
farming. Three-room tenant
house, good barn, also tobacco
base. If interested see or write
Rev. A. P. Howell, Husk. 1-23-3tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FIREPROOF SAFES-We have
in stock limited number Of sizes
ranging from $31.95 up. Let US
quote you on your requirements,
Deal Typewriter Exchange, 1870
Eleventh Ave, Hickory, N. G.
I0-I7-tk
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FOR SALE-TWo Model A
Ford coupcs, 1880 and 1881; also
used "a size steel truck bed for
Chevrolet See Harold Goss,
Lansing, N. c. l-23-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FOR SALE-4O acres, includ-
ing 7 room furnished home. 4
bath. Farming equipment am
pie out buildings, so hens cow,
mule, pig. Known as C. H. Har-
less farm, Glendale Springs. near
West jefferson. Price 100000.
Lewis & Stevens, Inc, Jefferson
Building, Phone 1884, P. O Box
1879, Greensboro, N. c. I-l6-3tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

See us for Batteries, A and B
Packs. Priced at $500. w. c..
Vannoy Furniture Company.
1-30-3tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

ELECTRIC SHALLOW WELL
PUMPS-Pipe and fittings to in
stall. Plumbers here to install it.
HAYES c SH HARDWARE,
West Jefferson, N. C. 1-3O-ltc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

For floor sanding and finishing,
call 64-W. Willard McNeill.
123-4tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

LOST-BILL FOLD, Jan. 4,
with $221.0O in it. Also my hus-
bands and granddaughter pic
lures. Finder please return to
SKYLAND POST and receive $25
reward. 1-30-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

SPENCER CORSETS - Indi-
vidually designed. Foundation
medical supports. Guaranteed fit
tings. Also health belts for men.
See Mrs. E. R. Sturdivant, West
jefferson. I-23-3tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FOUND-Around Dec. %, a
hound, female, yellow ears, black
spot behind shoulder, growth on
left ribs; has coarse bark. See
Garfield Patrick, Smethport.
1-30-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

FOR RENT-Three farms in
Ashe county, also one farm in
Washington county, Virginia. See
or write j. S. Graham, Creston.
1-30-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-30

RapUoHnc Engines, Ira c.
= tors, Saw Mills,
Wood Working and Road Build
ing Machinery, Well Drilling Ma
chimes, Gasoline Engines, etc.-R.
P. JOHNSON, Wytheville, Va.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
County Agent Plans
Series OF Meetings

Through the cooperation of the
extension service, the Ohio butter
manufacturers association and local
cream stations, a series of four meet
ings will be held in Noble county
next week relative to the produc-
ton of better quality cream.
The first meeting will be held
Monday evening, June 9 at Carlisle;
Tuesday evening, June 10, Summer
field high school; Wednesday eve
ming, June II, Jackson township
school and Thursday evening, June
IL, Buffalo township school.
F. ]. Griener, extension specialist
in dairy manufacturing, will conduct
these meetings according to agent
Floyd Henderson. Sound movies will
be shown and a demonstration given
at each meeting by All club mem
ber on some phase of milk produc-
ton.
Door prizes will be given and re-
freshments will be served. All those
interested are invited and urged to
attend these meetings.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-06-05
Heaviest Rainfall
Recorded Locally

The heaviest rainfall covering a
period of eleven years was recorded
in Noble county during the past
month of May, according to the re-
port of Frank Burlingame, of Shar-
on, official weatherman for the
community.
Total rainfall for the month was
listed at 8.12 inches with rain falling
on IA of the 81 days of the month.
The greatest in any "a hour period
was 2.18 on the 10Th, causing Duck
Creek to overthrow it's banks with
resultant flood conditions.
Heavy frost was also recorded on
the 9th, 9th and 10th of May, caus-
ing damage to fruit and vegetables
on the lowlands of the county. The
frost did much to curtail the pro-
duction of fruit in Noble county, &C
cording to Frank Burlingame.
Lowest temperature of the month
occurred on the 9Th, when the mer-
curry dipped to % degrees.
The highest temperature occurred
last Wednesday, when the mercury
jumped up to IS degrees at noon.
May came up with all sorts of
records. 1t had only eight clear, nine
partly cloudy and IA cloudy days.
This in itself is unusual said the
Sharon weatherman.
The other heavy rainfall occurred
in August and it was also between
eight and nine inches.