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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Birthday Anniversaries

In honor of birthday anniversaries
Of u. S. Amstutz and Willis Amstutz
a turkey dinner was served Sunday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. s.
Amstutz on Grove street.
Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Amstutz and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Schmutz and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. D. Amstutz, Miss Edith Am
stutz, Miss Dora SoIdner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cal Amstutz of Ada, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Schumacher of Pandora,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Althaus and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kermit Howell of
Lewisburg.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Rites For Abraham
HiLty At Pandora

Funeral services were held Satur-
day in Pandora for Abraham Hilty,
60, brother of Mrs. S. S. Bixel, of
Bluffton, Rt. 2, who died last We'd
nesday of cerebral hemorrhage.
In addition to Mrs. Bixel, other sur
vivors are his wife, the former Mar
gret Basinger; two daughters, Mrs.
MARCEL Eek and Mrs. Kathryn Els
enbach, both of Pandora; a son, Cyril
HiIty, Pandora; sisters, Elizabeth
and Minnie Hilty, of Pandora; three
brothers, Henry and Peter Hilty,
Pandora, and Aldine Hilty, Indiana
Harbor, Ind.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Bob Burkholder, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Burkholder, west of
Bluffton, is one of the frst-team
prospects being considered for an
all-sophomore aggregation at Ohio
State university this winter.
A graduate of Bluffton High
school, Burkholder played with the
Pirate sectional championship team
which reached the scmi-fnal round
of the State Glass b basketball tour
nament at Springfield in 1943.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Wanted -Washings. Mrs. Clair
Bucher, w. Elm St.
For sale-Estate Heatrola like
new; first $50 takes it. Paul Diller,
239 S. Main St.
For saie-Three modern homes in
Bluffton. A. Il. Kohl, broker, Bluff
ton, Ohio.
Erector sets at Waltermire's.
For sale--Beef by the quarter.
Vim. Burkholder, north Of town on
Dixie.
Lost-Ladies watch, Driva model.
Finder return to News office. Re
ward
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Orlo S. Moser, formerly of Bluff
ton, has been named deputy collector
Of internal revenue in Troy, Ohio,
after serving for the last year in
the Piqua area. Moser resides in
Fletcher with his wife and three
children. he is the son Of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Theoplilus Moser who
lived west OF town.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Gertrude Hoy Circle

The Gertrude Hoy Missionary cir
Gle viii meet Monday night at s o.
clock at the home of Mrs. Ruth
Geiger with Mrs. Florence Bame as
sisting. Mrs. Mabel Minck will be
chairman of the Christmas program.
Members will bring contributions to
be used for the chiIdrens home pro-
ject.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

DR.. w. E. Diller and family of
Rawson will leave Wednesday after
noon for Allentown, Pa, to spend
Thanksgiving and the week end with
Mrs. OILERS j mother and sisters.
They expect to return Monday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Romanus Zuercher
and family of Lima and Mrs. Louise
Schmidt visited Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zuereher.
Recent callers on Mrs. Roscoe
Blakesleyf at Bluffton hospital were:
Mrs. Don Shut, Lafayette ;Mr. and
Mrs. j. o. Gallant; Findlay; Mr.. and
Mrs. Aldine Shellenbarger, Ottawa
and Jeanan Amstutz, Lima.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Olive Branch Ladies Aid

The Olive Branch Ladies Aid So
ciety will meet Wednesday, Decem-
Der 3 for an all day meeting, pot
luck dinner and Christmas gift ex-
change at the home of their pastor,
Rev. Walter Purdy and Mrs. Purdy
in Rawson.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Hi-T.ow Club

The Hi-Low club met at the home
of Mrs. Clyde Briggs, Thursday
night. High score was held by Mrs.
Paul Basinger. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Wayne
Downey, Beaverdam, Thursday night,
December 4.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Royal Neighbors

The Royal Neighbors will meet at
the home of Mrs. Harriet Stonehir
Friday night at o'clock. A pot luck
supper will follow the meeting. A
good attendance is desired.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Entered rs second class matter at
the postoffice at Bluffton, Ohio,
under the Act of March 3. 1879.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hostettler of
Smithville announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter Evelyn, student in Bluff
ton college to Galen Basinger, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Basinger of
Pandora.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Subscription rates: Year, $500;
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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
THE BLUFFTON NEWS
c. A. BIERY, Editor

Published weekly at Bluffton, Ohio,
by theeBluffton News Publishing and
Printing Co.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Eastern Star

Eastern Star
Meeting of Bluffton Eastern Star
chapter Tuesday night at 1880
o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

Orange Twp. Farm Women
Meeting of the Orange Township
Farm Woman's club has been post
poned until Friday, December 12.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27
Clubs, Godges
and Societies
Jitsu Tau Club

Jitsu Tau Club
The Jitsu Tau club will meet with
Mrs. Gerald Huber this Wednesday
night at s o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-11-27

DR.. F D. Rodabaugh will be out
of town the first two weeks in
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
The acts of Life

Educators and the medical profession S veiving with
Alarm he starting increase u venera diseases among
Michigan teen-agers. 3S per in social
diseases among during the past years due
cause tor alarm. Average age Of patients at the Mch
gan rapid treatment az Ann Arbor Is TO 20
eordng Dr. John Cowsn director OF the state health
department bureau Of veneral disease control
He blames trashy literature movies. broken homes
and aek u proper parental supervision and
eommeuds greater emphasis on sex education in the
schools
OF course. the average person shes away from the
words venerea disease II he made 70 face the prob
lem SQuArey and admit that something should be done
70 protect youth from this ravager Of human life and
happiness MS first reaction TO attempt TO shift the re-
sponsbity Many think that these facts Of life should
be taught az home. Actually they should This would be
the ideal situation. But this teaching not going ON IN
the home so IL is UP the community 20 fill the need
Let's shed false modesy and tell the young people
the score this situation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
ABOUT THE COMMON MAN

auto Wo.kers Because of those matters Of prin-
cple II is necessary for members Of the union 20
attach themselves 10 one another OF the con-
tending groups 10 make sure that il wins.
The major division is between left and night
wings. Al time there also middle Of
the road, but that has long since been wiped out,
and most members are squarely on one side or
the other
II is strange that the two most conservative Of
the four top officers vice presidents R. ] Thorn
as and Richard T. Leonard are in the left-wing
group, whose backbone is the Communist party
Who viii coniIol3
The major issue before the union now, and un.
I'll the Communist influence is wiped out or com
pletey isolated is where the control Of the union
Will rest
II the left wing were 10 gain complete control
the union would become EombiS outfit. march.
Ing up the hill and then marching down again
with every change Of wind from Moscow.
Once the Communists are isolated the unior
will be able 70 settle down 10 a normal existence
discussing each issue on It's merits and run by thC
membership according to their own views Of wha
Is best
The present llne-ups would then change very
considerably, with a conservative block opposing
the more adical policies OF men like Reuther
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
Commentator

Ths UAw-CIo Fair Practices Committee rates a
eompmSht the efforts trey are putting forth for i'm
proved rscial relations
or asst Wednesday nigh, ,ney presented series Of
suggese6 radio programs better rsea relation 10 Sc
leet group Of labor and socal leaders. public officials
and members OF ire press
True enough education alone is nor srTicien, 70 do
the fob of improved alton needed here in me city
but Il IS least starr AND very necessary part.
Spokesman for ore n The radio stations brought
cut the fact that letters II approval from the public when
good programs presented would help insure more Of
this type of thing being done.
"Detroi,s acid tes, race relations will come IS
soon TIE present honeymoon q full employment is
over" Water R9ther LAW president warned
Z, noVever housing improved and other mea-
Esres axe :sser -ep relieve me pressure believe
thar constructive grams lch as ire IVA suggesting
viii Go grea, dea ;op ard influencing the public.
The radio has ong beer recognized as potent pro
psEsnas weapon. let 'ta; seo puoe!ze and
prorsEsndize he rgh' things
The LAW migh- be ne initiate such pro
gran but Il the general public show Us appro-
va N arg5ie way they 70 keep such msterial
IN Ire nehght
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
ALONG THE
ALONG THE
Bookshelf
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A LIFE FOR THE CONGO.
the story Of Althea Brown Ed
mission. by Julia Lake KsllerS-
berger. Fleming II. Rsvsu
Company, New York. Ill PIP.
$500.
An inspiring. refreshing story
OF a young Negro woman, born
on the farm in Mississippi, one
OF the children. who through
courage and farsight, became an
outstanding woman missionary
in Africa for the Presbyterian
Church
To the average person. book
about missionary work may not
seem at first appealing once
picking up this book and reading
the first chapter. II is almost
impossible TO put it down.
TENDER STORY
The author, Julia Lake KEEL
lersberger, has caught all OF the
pathos, humor. and feelings that
lrun the gamut OF human emo
tons in this tender story OF Al
! thea Brown EdmlSton,
Her background on the farm,
with wise, good parents, and
the comradeship that existed
among the large family reveals
the start her character had in
life. Going TO Fisk TO enter the
seventh grade, her primary am
bition was 10 graduate from that
! institution IN order to command
a high salary and have some Of
the comforts OF life she had pre-
viously been denied. However,
after three months there, she
became Christian and desired
an education in order 10 help
others.
She sold fudge, established a
beauty shop in her room, and
offered her services as q domes-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
Is COP Slipping?

According to the America Speaks poll me peTo-
.rs Party now ENJOYS 81 per cent majority IN popular
favor This represents increase over the 40 per
last November Immediately after the election az when
time the pubc gave the Republicans eonrol OF ohSltS
The pol does not reveal the exact sources ol poPulA
dissatisfaction il would be safe 70 sumlSe Lha part u
the slackenng popularity Of the Republican Parry que
20 the racial angle ., ~ ,,Ior ~
Democratic regime voted the Republicans Is no reason
for the COP "a idly back and wait Tor the 1890 preS
dental election "a be dumped into It's lap.
Negro citizens Of America are still waiting tor aeuo1
IN the ant-vnching bills the ant-pol tax olIls ana
other items that affect them NOT only as Negroes odi as
citizens. -. ~, h.e
had an effect or the pubic opinion The pubAe was as
s1red that once the government controls sUch a. OIA
were of tina, prices would adjust themselves 70 normal
lsye This was apparently the immediately AFTER me
controls we're lifted but then UP prices began g go and
up they are still going, J.,
The promise taxes which has not yet taken e.
feet NAV also partially blame for me loss IN popu
lart, ..;, ...,c
for the pubcs cooling attitude can be attributed 70 me
Ne want action We wan, 70 sec things SET dope
IRE nation being faced by multitude O problems the
people vart them solved
country in 94s Il afford 70 w back and rest on
its laurels.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
JVp Az Or Of 4

The local elections OF the UAW.ClO axe CONS
on now and much time is being spent an et.
fort TO forecast from them how the unions con
ventlon will behave in November
IN very real sense the time is wasted because
six months is more thar enough time for any
thing to happen, especially in the turbulent auto
workers union.
The question In thu minds Of mosi observers is
whether Walter RsuthsT can convert his pre-
eAEious held on power into full control
At the present time. as most observers know.
he IS opposed by majority Of the unions exc
cutive board To win victory at the November
convention Reuther will have 10 pick up quite a
few Of the board positions
His strategy appears 10 be to take the aggres-
sive early this year that his forces will be well
organized At the convention. Even II il were not
his strategy. the continual attacks Of his oppon-
ents would seem TO make that necessary.
What's II About
Certainly the four top officers Of the union are
all ambitious men, and TO this ambition must be
laid some Of the virulence Of the fsctionsl fight
ing Every one OF the top officers wants TO be
president. and wants TO enough 10 fight good and
hard for the Job
But beneath the clash ~ ambitions there are
solid issues thet make a tremendous difference 20
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15

WE can elect a Negro Judge
II we register and VOTE. Are
YOU FOR ~
VETERANS -,
All vets who are eligible Tor
vehicles at government expense,
under the 'Rutos for amputes
nrosran must file their claims
MIN the Veterans Administra-
tom bv July for this year, OF
ficials al the VAS Ohio Michi-
ran-Kentueky branch office IN
Columbus. Ohio. said "ednes-
dav .,
~ the Republican State Central
Committee, Monday requested
ali advertisers TO take note OF
Inc fact that the Michigan Re-
publican State Central Commit
lee has no official party publl-
cation for which the Committee
solicits advertising In other
words there is no one soliciting
ads for the Republican commit
tee.
JAMES BILLBoARD) JACK
SON. special representative OF
the Standard OIL COMPANY OF
New Jersey and the ESQ Serv-
ice stations has selected the
Green Book as the official guide
for the Negro traveller
STATE FEPC FOR OHIO
In lengthy front page editor
ial. the Cincinnati Telegraph
Register. official newspaper OF
the Catholic Arch diocese OF
Cincinnati has urged the crea-
ton OF a Fair Employment Prac-
tees Commission for the state
OF Ohio. The papers support Is
expected 20 play an important
role in the fight for passage
when FEPC legislation is con-
sidered soon by the General As
sembly Of the State
ICE CREAM AGAIN. Two
changes in regulations governing
dairy products sold in this area
will 20 into effect this month,
according 10 Dr.. Bruce H Doug
las. commissioner Of health On
March is prewar standards for
the butter fat content OF ice
cream will be re-established
AIR NEWS - Direct service
from Detroit will be offered
when American Airhnes begins
its transatlantic service from De-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15

teachers had TO strike before the
city officials would give them
an accepted raise in take home
pay This doesn't make sense
Most all workers. regardless Of
the field Of employment. have
received cost of living salary
raise mot all they want but one
that gave them some satisfac-
ton. But our teachers upon
whom rests the responsibility Of
building our citizens have been
sadly neglected--and they are
up IN arms about il. They have
threatened a strike which will
cripple our educational system
and leave deep scar.
Teachers Want
What do teachers want, This
is q simple answer. They want
an adequate salary one COM
parable 10 their training and ex-
perience-a salary with which
they can maintain an acceptable
standard Of living Detroit teach
erS want a flat cross the board
raise Of $500, And. in addition,
they want q salary scale which
raises the minimum entrance
salary and a maximum based on
training and experience Can
you imagine that some people
think that teachers should make
less than $4,000 as maximum
salary?
Teachers Preparation
Teachers must finish high
school, graduate from an sccre-
dited college and for some posi-
tons and for professional growth
pursue graduate training There
are teachers who have put in
as many hours Of training as
doctors. But don't compare the
salary Of q doctor with that Of
q teacher. Then let us not for
get teachers teach all peopls
who enter their doors regardless
Of the professions they pursue.
The Banker, Accountant. Law.
yer. Doctor Industrial Managers
have ell sat under the humble
teacher. The formula for good
teachers Is long and continuous
wears Of preparation. This calls
FOR constant spending on their
part.
Your Duty
Teachers cannot fight their
battle alone They need public
lhslp in terms Of support in ad.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
B III! LIE. = T IN

, troit sometime in lo47.
JOBS What chances hav.
today's youths for tomorrow
iobs3 This question is answered
in the special Vocational On.
portunity Campaign edition .,
OPPORTUNITY Magazine, dis.
tributed this week TO school,
and colleges, newsStAnds and
agents throughout the country
The campaign begins on March
l6. and extends 10 March %
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE
FUND-A two-day meeting Of
presidents and executive secre.
taries OF the General Alumni,
Associations will be held IN Chi.
cago on March 20 10 30 10 dis.
cuss greater participation in the
l947 appeal OF the United Ne.
gro College Fund by the alum.
nj Of the SO affiliated colleges
il was announced this week
FEPC Michigan's Legislature
must shoulder responsibility for
not acting in accordance with
its mandate from 100000 petl.
TONERS. The right TO make a
living without Discrimination Of
race. or creed, is the most fun.
damental of democratic rights.
JOIN THE CHARLES r A.
SMITH FOR JUDGE COMMIT.
TEE. He needs your help and
the help of every voter who
believes that a Negro should b
a nudge .Sunnie Wilson is the
campaign chairman. The new
headquarters Is at the Club Su.
dan. $50 T. Adams.
FIGHTS WHITE PRIMARY.
DR. Robert L. Gill, director OF
public relations Of Omega Fra.
ternity, received note from
John II. Calhoun. first grand
basileus. that the Eta Omega
chapter had pledged 10 raiN
81 900 TO give the NAACP spe.
cial defense fund TO fight the
Georgia white primary bill,
NEW YORK REPUBLIC ANS
ON BEAM Republican leader.
ship appeared ready TO push
through a bill outlawing discrln.
ination in institutions OF higher
learning because OF race, reh.
gion, color or national origin
According to them such bill
will become law before the leg.
islature sdjourns. The other Re.
publican states should follov
NEW YORK.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
Same Old Story

Register ard vote! Same song second verse The
familiar refrain Repeat ard repeat cannot % salG
vote
what are we waiting for There's a JOB 10 oe done
and can do r out the Individual citizen. i YOU
hrk that vour one vote doesn't s remember that
no one can up 90 without first starting with one
al - me arguments have been exhausted before
Yet We still a get arge turnout on election day
as could De obtained
Renembsr-yoar future is AZ stake Il YOU ever ex-
rect 70 get coming YOU you gong " have 20
step up and FOR IT, Your ballot IS one way q express
ing your opinion.
II ruling Passed tomorrow taxing the vote
away from YOU you would howl e nigh heaven.
You have the privilege Why not use il
Remember II you have not already done so please
register immediately you VIII be eligible vote in
April TIE time IS short The staaton urgent Don be
ler behind. Register ard vote
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15
MARRIAGE
LICENSES

Marriage License applications
received during period Of Feb
ruarv 24-March ! la47. incl by
CASPAR J LINGEMAN, Wayne
County Clerk.
Curtis ", Edwards. Evelyn Gil
Ira c Hardison. Vera NJ Eng.
llsh
Alden H Sears, Marie A.
williams
John [. Sharpley, Berniee John.
Charles W. connell. Ida Mae
son
Owens
Moses Price, GLADYS Tsylor
William H johnson, Mae Rollins
John L Gordon. HELEN Car
Albert Il White. Genevievs L
Herbert Burt. Edith l. Battle
Frank Walton, Jro Mary z.
Brown
Ernest James. Maud P. Lewis
Lawrence c. Seldom. Lauretta
Martin
Bonnie Woodall. Irene Gardner
Linnon James Frances c Dsys
Wesley G Parks. Wilana MonroC
Erving Phillips. Berniee J. Viii
liams
Renus Pope. Geraldine Harris
Themes Glenn, JOHNNIE Adkini
Jerome D. Hawkins, Maels Nal
lory
Vernon Henderson GLADYS V
rlough
william X. Lambert. Turress V
CLAW
Edward BRAY. Essie D. Ross
Henry Bowden Sally L Ken
Robert Strsughter. Theress Ri
chardson
Willie Council. Jr.. Anna NJ
Washington
Augustus Lumpkin, Jr., 3 7
Anthony
Chit L Worthy. Mary Jones
Merritt Wilson. Sadie g Allel
Odell Plair. Daisy Palmer
Marcus n. Smith, Delphina
I Hanptoa
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-15

justing their pressing need. Can
we help them? Yes. The course
IS simple Parents and Civic
spirited citizens must let the
board OF education, and our CITY
officials know that our teachers
are under paid We must let
them know that we, the people
favor and will support an AIDE.
quate raise in salary for them
and the time is now. We must
let them know that II per
cent tax Is necessary 70 guar
antee the boys and girls OF our
community adequate and con-
tinuouS education that we will
gladly pay IL. We must 60 down
IN delegations 20 talk with the
Board OF Education. with our
Mayor, and with our Common
Council. Have YOU done your
part in behalf Of our teachers
Closed shop
There are MANY people who
do not believe in closed shop.
Let's see what 10 meant bv the
term closed shop. A Closed Shop
means a plant or shop in which
the employers hands are tied
to a policy that he can only hire
members OF that union that rep
resent his employees In other
words the Union dictates whom
the employer may hire By this
method the right 10 work en-
wolves birth privilege Jobs
become hereditary in nature. II
follows that employment be-
comes controlled BY certain IA
miles Il shuts the employment
door IN the face Of Young peo-
PIE who are trained but who
birth handicaps them. Such an
agreement in my opinion. is not
democratic Aay work experi.
ehce, which because 81 conytruc-
ton. prohibits any segment Of
workers from bidding for Jobs
based on any factor other than
qualifications is discrimination
such work relationship bless.
es the blessed but works
great injustice to many work
ers. Well, what does the writer
approve Union shop in which
the employer NAV hire anvone
he pleases but the new worker
must Join the union which rep
resena The employees within 30
days.