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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-09
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Today his church, with 4O1 com.
municants, has one of the largest
small town congregations in Ohio.
In tribute to his long tenure as
pastor a rare event in church cir
cles, special services will be held in
Trinity church at $3.50 a. m. next
Sunday.
Sermons will be preached in both
German and English, it was an
nounced by Rev. Walter c. Voss,
associate pastor. Rev. William
Bodamer, 78, of Rocky Ford, Colo
RADIO, who installed Rev. Gauss in
the Jenera pastorate fifty years ago
will speak in German and Rev.
Henry Hayn of Detroit, former class
mate of Rev. Gauss at the Lutheran
Seminary, Saginaw, Mich, will
speak in English
DINNER AT Noon
Following the morning service, a
community potluck dinner will be
held at noon in the Jenera town
hall, after which an informal pro-
gram will be presented.
Joining in services for the day
will be members of the st. Pauls
Lutheran church, two miles south
east of Jenera, and the Findlay
Lutheran Mission.
In his long ministry, Rev. Gauss
has served only two charges. He
came to Jenera from Lapeer, Mich,
where he had been pastor of Luth-
eran church for two years.
Moving into the parsonage at Je-
nera on Sept. q, 1897, Rev. Gauss
had a caller the next day who said
he had been waiting for the arrival
of a pastor so that he could be
married. The couple, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bame, were wed on that date,
and the Banner Hannes" celebrated
their Golden Wedding anniversary
last month.
HAS ASSOCIATE Now
Due to advanced years and i'll
health, Rev Gauss relnquished part
of his duties a year ago when Rev.
Voss took over as associate pastor.
For many years, Rev. Gauss has
been prominent in his denominations,
the Wisconsin Synod of the Luth-
eran church.
Rev. Gauss wife is the former
Frieda Kraft, of Bluffton, whom he
married following the death of his
first wife. His children, seven
daughters and one son, all are ex-
pected to be at the service Sunday.
Also to be remembered at the
time of the service next Sunday, will
be some of those who were members
of the Trinity congregation when
Rev. Gauss took over his ministry
there so years ago. Three of the
older members are George Pifer, 30;
Henry Pifer, s5, and Jacob Won
Stein, 80.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-09
Rev. John Gauss, Fifty Years Pastor Of
Jenera Church Will Be HOnOred Sunday
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EDITORS NoTE-This IS one
of q series of articles to appear
IN the BluGton Net0s dealing
40ith early Ohio history. Others
t0iA appear IN forthcoming
issues.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-09

Men love to wonder, and that is
the seed of science.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-09
LONG CAREER OF
B. F. BIERY, SO, IS
ENDED BY DEATH
Publisher and Former Head of
Schools Here Dies at Horne.
Friday.
Resident of Bluffton Since 1880 +:
Funeral Services Monday
Afternoon.

B. F. Biery, publisher of the Bluff
ton News and former Superintendent
of the Bluffton public schools died
at his home on Grove street Friday
evening at z o'clock. He was aged
SO years.
Born near Allentown, Pennsylvania,
January %, 1854, he was the young
est son of John and Maria Hoffman,
Biery and the last survivor of the
family.
He came to Bluffton in 1880 where
half-brother, T. H. Biery resided
and soon thereafter began his teach
ing career in the Pandora schools.
Later he was connected with the
Bluffton schools as instructor and
from 1894 to 1900 was superinten-
dent of schools here.
Enters Newspaper Field
In 1900 he purchased the Bluff.
ton News from the late I. N. Hemin.
ger, who then became publisher of
the Findlay Republican-Courier.
Nineteen years later when the
business here was incorporated into
the Bluffton News Publishing 4
Printing company, Mr.. Biery became
secretary-treasurer and business
manager, which positions he held un.
TIL his death.
Altho in later years he gave W
much of the routine of office worl
and his visits down town became les.
frequent, his mental faculties were
unimpaired and he continued active
| ly interested in business affairs.
Former Town Official
In public life he was forme,
member of the town council an,
served two terms as town clerk. HI
was active in civic affairs and a sup
porter of projects for community ad
vancement and culture, especial,
those affecting the welfare of tn
schools.
He joined the Presbyterian churcl
here in 1889 being an elder for tn
past 36 years and also a forme
superintendent of the Sunday schoo
and clerk of the church session.
Fraternally he was more than s.
years a member of the Masoni
lodge, together with the Easter
Star and Royal Arcanum orders
Delta Tau Delta college fraternity
the National Editorial association
and former member of the Lion
club.
Travelled Widely
Until the period of failing healtl
| which preceded his death he was un
usually active for one his age an,
he and his wife travelled widely. Eigh
years ago they made summer tril
to Alaska. He drove his car until pas
ninety and until last fall was 1
familiar figure on the downtown
streets.
AS a youth he studied in Ursinu
preparatory school in Meyerstown
Pa, was graduated from Franklin
& Marshall college Lancaster, Pa
in 1875 and Union Theological sem
mary, New York city in 1878.
He was married December 13, 1885,
to Eta Milliman of Ottawa who sur
wives together with one son C. A
Biery of Bluffton and two grand
daughters, Roberta Biery of Eas
Mortified, Mass, and Beverly Biery
student in Oberlin college.
Funeral services were held Monda!
afternoon at the Presbyterian churcl
with the pastor, Rev. E. N. Bigelov
officiating. Associates in business
and church activities were pallbear
ers. Burial was in Maple Grove Gem
etery with Masonic rites.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

Ideal for your dinette or living
room. Finished in fine Mahog-
any. Leaves raise to provide for
ample dining space.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

made last week, course all were
looking their best We hope they
will try to be the best as they go
through life
The Federated Club girls made
a very splendid group picture. This
should be placed in some hall of
fame. We do appreciate this group
for their fine working spirit.
The Tri-Hi-Y glrIs look fine with
their lovely pins. This is mark
of distinction. girls We hope you
will always cherish. and ever rem
ember the emblem, and what it
represents. This group is looking
forward to the District meeting.
A fine group of girls.
The Piney woods group is to rem
der program in High School Aud
itorium Wednesday afternoon. All
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
LIGHTING FOR EFFICIENCY"

Lighting is playing an ever-in-
creasing part today in enabling
men and women to SEE better and
quicker and thus work more rapid
ly, accurately, safely and with less
waste of precious energy. In most
homes there are demands for long
er hours of ye-work-extra study
ing, sewing and such.
There is some new equipment
available, but it is scarce. In most
homes, however, the lighting can
be greatly improved by more eff
ficient use of present equipment.
The first rule of efficiency is
to always use a lamp bulb of the
right wattage-that for a reading
lamp should never be under 100
watts and in most les lamps will
be either $50 or 800 watts. Re-
member, too that the lamp must
be placed within "a to SO inches
of the user to get GOOD lighting
results. Chairs and desks can often
be shifted so that one lamp will
adequately serve 2 or people.
Dust absorbs a great deal of
light sometimes as much as
half of it-so keep equipment clean.
Lamp shades should be brushed,
busted, or dry cleaned. Wipe bulbs
off frequently with a damp cloth.
All lighting glassware, shades,
globes and diffusing bowls should
be washed in warm soap suds. AL
ways DRY all lighting equipment
thoroughly and do NOT get the
sockets, cords, or plugs WET.
Amber-orange and flame-tint
bulbs may give mellow lighting
effect, but they waste a great deal
of light. Use inside-frost bulbs in
stead.
Bare bulbs are not only glaring-
ly unpleasant but also are waste
full. Shades control and direct light
where it is needed.
These rules for good lighting
may seem unimportant, but if fol-
lowed they will give you greater
home comfort and Seauty and much
less eye strain and nervous ten
sion.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
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HOME MADE SOAP"

Are you sadly in need Of soap?
Have you considered making some
at home? 1t is suggested that,
if you are making soap for the
first time, that you begin with
small batch. One cup of clean
waste fat will make about bar
Of soap.
The main ingredients for making
soap are-fat, I've and water. Borax
and ammonia may be used to i'm
prove the soap.
Waste fat from cooking, fat
rendered from tallow or meat trim
mings and hardened vegetable
shortening may be used. The quail
ity of soap depends on the kline
and condition of the fat. The bes.
soap is made from a mixture a.
hard and soft fat-for example
tallow and lard or poultry fat.
To clarity, fat, melt it slowly
strain through two thicknesses o.
cneesecloth, add equal volume OF
hot water, stir well and bring to
a boil. Remove from the stove and
with constant stirring, add quart
of colo water. Cool. Remove the
clean firm fat on top.
Lye may be purchased at the
grocery, or drug store.
Soft or rain water is best for
soap.
Enamel, iron or earthenware
containers should be used, never
aluminium.
Miss Sarah Jane Craig, Home
Demonstration Agent of Lincoln
County sends us this recipe for
making soap.
Dissolve 1 can of I've in / quart
of warm water. Melt two quarts
of grease. Dissolve 2 tablespoons
of borax in 1I2 cup of warm water
Now slowly stir the dissolved I've
into the melted grease. Stir until
the mixture is as thick as honey;
then add the dissolved borax and
/ cup of ammonia. Stir about 5
minutes. Pour into mold made OF
cardboard or wooden boxes and
allow to stand for 2 to A weeks
before using.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

are eagerly awaiting their coming.
They are at their best all of the
time.
Pictures were made for the Hi-Y
and Tri-Hi-Y groups last week.
Also the Trade boys. We hope all
groups will look well.
The Home &c. girls plan an open
house this week end We look for
ward to agreat time. These girls
are doing a fine work in this de-
partment.
Our teachers plan to attend the
District educational meeting 100 per
cent in Vicksburg February 22nd,
1947.
We are proud to have Mrs. May
me L. Williams back to her post
of duty, after being out for two
months due to illness. She is the
teacher of 18th Grade "A.
Miss Erma M. Anderson is out
of school due to illness. Her place
is being filled by Miss Catherine
Collins. We hope Miss Anderson
may soon recover. She is the
teacher of 1st Grade "a.
CHURCH NEWS
We are proud to hear that Father
Justin Furman has recuperated and
out again. We hope for him con-
tinued improvement.
Asbury NJ. E. Choir rendered ex-
cellent services at hampton Chapel
last Friday night. Principal Rog-
ers was the guest speaker. This
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

w de restful arm s.
RestfuI h ig h b C k.
Spring cushions. Smart
tapestry cover.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

Even experts have been fooled
by the fabric-like appearance Of
the inexpensive paper draperies
shown above. Two years Of re-
search and tests produced the soft,
flexible Trimz draperies that look
and feel like cloth. The new drap-
cries combine beauty and economy,
are completely hemmed and head
ed, ready to be hung on an ordinary
curtain rod. They are adaptable
for pleats and can be hung with
hooks or sewed-on rings. busting
with a soft cloth takes care Of the
cleaning problem and no ironing is
necessary. The young housewife,
above, is shortening her draperies,
cutting off an inch longer than the
desired length. This takes care Of
the bottom hem, which can be sewn
by machine or by hand. Matching
tie backs are furnished with the
draperies, which come two and a
half yards long and fifty-eight and
a half inches wide.
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ated Club is doing excellent work.
They plan to raise their quota for
the state project, as well as help
ing with the local drives of the
town. They contributed to the
March of Dimes as usual, and their
helpfulness throughout the town is
very much appreciated.
The Young Women's Federated
Club is a wide awake club. Their
aim is to raise their quota for the
State project, and make a fine
report in the April meeting Splen-
did work young women. We like
your fine spirit
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
EAGLE. EYE

Negro History week is being OBJ
served this week with very fitting
programs. The Junior class rem
dered an excellent program on the
Negro from literature, music, and
poetry. Wake up, Seniors. they are
seeking your rank in giving pro-
grams.
The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y groups
have begun their Bible study cour-
Sc. All are inspired from the study
Each member has purchased a copy
of Teen Talk" and enjoying the
helpfulness of it. Fine, boys and
girls. A wonderful help for your
future lie.
The Senior Class had pictures
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

was the beginning of the education
al drive Rev. Ward is all smiles
over the fine beginning, and the
excellent cooperative spirit of the
churches. Our church life means
SO much to the town. All churches
work together in our little town.
CLUB NEWS
The Club life of Canton is worth
while. The L. c. jefferson FederE
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY
On Christmas Day,
I love to think about my Savior
dear,
How he was born on the 25th.
That is the last month in the year
On Christmas Day
/ think of him, his birthday COM
es on the 25th day,
And when l am going to Church
that Wednesday,
I will think of him and pray.
On Christmas night is when Santa
comes,
He comes to bring our toys,
And l am sure all the time
He will never make noise.
l will be glad when Christmas COM
es,
1t is the best Holiday of the year,
And when it comes that Wednes-
day,
1t will bring a lots of cheer.
Composed By
Willie E. Lynn
Grade 5th. "B"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

prices doubled. Farm population has
dwindled by one-fifth, whereas to-
tai population has increased.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

Subscribe-don't borrow!
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

Farm cash income has almost
tripled since the 1859 level, be-
cause output rose one-third and the
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
Juneau Bartender Shoots His Wife

JUNEAU, (P)-Loren Hancock, 3l, bartender, was charged in the U. s. commissioners office here yesterday with assault with intent to kill, wound or maim in connec- ton with the Wounding of his for mer wife Wednesday night.
 Both Hancock and his divorced wife, Kristen, 39-year-old beauty parlor operator, are recovering in the hospital from gun shot wounds.
 U. s. deputy marshal Walter Hellan said Hancock had admitted shooting his wife in the neck and face, and then turning the rifle upon himself.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
COMMISSIONER ADAMS HAS EXCITING ADVENTURE

U. s. Commissioner James Adams, who made a business trip to the States, returned on Tues days plane, having had a real ad- venture while in the south.
 He and two other Nomeites, Dan Wheeler and AnSel McAlliS- ter, were ferrying army surplus twin-engined Cessna planes from Cuero, Texas, to Lyons, Kansas, when both engines on the Adams plane went dead while flying over a cotton field.
 About fifty negro cotton pickcrs scattered rapidly as he made a forced landing, so well done that he sustained no injuries. The CO ton field was twelve miles from the town of Cuero where he was taken to await the arrival of MT. McAlliSter who returned to pick him up. They both went on to Henrietta, Oklahoma, where Dan Wheeler had landed and waited for them, after which the two planes were delivered to Lyons Kansas.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
Army Transport Sets New Record

FAIRFIELD, Calf. lP)-The U. s. air transport command an nOunced an ATC C-54 fOur-engine transport has set a record of IS hours for the 3,l00-mile Great Circle flight from Chitose, Japan, to Anchorage, Alaska
 The previous record of l8 hours was set by Northwest Airlines, also with a C-54, the Arcs east ern Pacific wing headquarters here said.
 Pilot on the record ATC flight, completed Sept. 8, was Capt. Frank T. Hager, stationed at ATC's Great Falls, Mont, base.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
Girl Scout News

We are working on our lnterna- tional Friendship badge by mak- ing detailed maps of different countries or states and decorating them with sketches, pictures, stamps and music. Lois group chose California. Wilma's group Australia; June's group Hawaii; and Kitty's group Denmark. We are beginning to wonder how the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides of other countries work and play so we are writing letters to girls that live in these foreign places.
 Tuesday June and Bunny per formed community service by placing the x-ray posters in all the business houses of Nome. The Girl Scouts will also serve as meSSen- gers for the x-ray clinic on next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day.
 We held election of officers Ruth Fagerstrom was elected pres ident and Alice Miller secretary and treasurer.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
Man Abuses Wife: She Retaliates

OKLAHOMA CITY, LP) - Two proWler car officers hastened to the home of a woman who report ed her husband was abusing her.
 She led them to a bedroom. There lay the husband, painfully burned on face and shoulders.
 He got so mean l poured scald- ing water on him." she explained Now l want him arrested"
 Police told her to call a doctor
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26

According to the wage records of the federal old-age and surviv- ors insurance program, there are nearly 50,000 William Smiths in the country. However, no two )f them hold the same social secur- ity account number.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
us. Commissioners Court

Rose Olson was sentenced to six months in jail yesterday in the U. s. Commissioners Court for being drunk in a public place.
 Eva Miesenzahl was sentenced to six months in jail also for being drunk in a public place.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
BABY GIRL BORN TO MIR. AND MRS. MAX BEBERMANS

A baby girl was born this morn ing at o'clock to MT. and Mrs. Max Beberman. Both mother and infant are doing nicely.
The Nome nugget., 1947-09-26
Predictions For Week End College Football Games

of the fact that a football can take crazy bounces.
 North Carolina vS. Georgia: 1 Neither Georgia's Charley Trippi nor North Carolina'S Charley Jus tice were the stars of their Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl meeting which the GeorgianS won by 10 to 1 score, but Justice is back and Trippi isn't. So, North Carolina.
 Rice vs. Louisiana: LSU to win in what may be the best game of the day.
 Navy vs. California: The Mid Shipmen are rated as among the best in the east while California, this year under Lynn Waldorf, is listed only so-so in the west. Class should tell, Navy.
 UCLA vs. Iowa: UCLA closed it's l946 campaign in the Rose Bowl with a taste of big nine med icine it didn't like. It is opening the present campaign tonight with the same taste. Iowa. Alabama vs. Tulane: Ten squad members on the Alabama team are playing together for the fourth straight year while Tulane's ace halfback didn't register for classes until Thursday. Alabama.
 Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee: Re- ports hint that Bobby Dodd's lightweight backs are magicians with the ball and that they are ready. Georgia Tech.
 Villanova vs. Army: Blanchard, Davis & Co.,, are gone but the Army remnants were good enough to whip both Yale and Rutgers in practice games. The Cadets to make it 20 without setback. ! Indiana vs. Nebraska: Coach Bo McMillen hasn't made a public utterance all fall. That should be enough of a warning. Indiaia.
 Dartmouth vs. Holy Cross: Things are looking up at Dart mouth but not enough to spill the Crusaders in the opening game. Holy Cross.
 Southern California vS Washing ton State: The TrojanS are report ed as man-wealthy and Washing ton State proved it wasn't against Penn State last Saturday. South .. ern California.
 Skipping over others in a hurry:
 East: Columbia over Rutgers, Yale over Kings Point, Cornell over Lehigh, Harvard over West tern Maryland.
 South:' Kentucky over Clncin- nati, North Carolina State over Duke, Mississippi over Florida, Virginia over George Washington, Wake Forest over Georgetown, West Virginia over Otterbein. Southwest: Texas A.. & M. over Texas Tech, Texas Christian over Oklahoma A. & M., Arkansas over North Texas State. Midwest: Illinois over Pitts burgh, Colorado over Iowa State, Michigan over Michigan State, Minnesota over Washington, Ohio State over Missouri, Wisconsin over Purdue.
 Far West: Texas over Oregon, Southern Methodist over Santa Clara, Arizona over Wyoming, l.l l.A
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-07-12

tempt to arrest the murderer
even though his identity was
well known. News items about
the murder were censored Ito
maintain public security and
peace"
The administrators eal
purpose was spotlighted in a
book by former governor of
Jerusalem, Gen. Stores. While
mentioning in London, he was
told by the prime minister:
Many complaints have been
piled ION you from both sides,
Arabs and Jews. In case one
of them stops complaining,
you'll be fired"
Besides working to keep
Arabs and Jews divided, the
British administration has eff
fectively deferred Arab indus
trial progress. 1t collaborates
and keeps in power the tiny
crust of kings, pashas, beys and
the other exotic Levant titles
of fairy tale-rich feudal chiefs
who want to keep the people
down. -
These feudal chiefs. like The
British administration itself.
are self-appointed. There has
never been an election to de-
termine their popularity. To-
gether with the British admin
istration. the Arab chiefs Gre
ated the Arab national move
ment. which had adopted fas-
cist slogans and patterns.
The people of Palestine are
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-07-12

in the same YMCA room where
just a few months before the
Anglo-American inquiry COM
mission had heard government
officials state that Arabs and
Jews cannot get along together.
Their unity enabled them to
hold out for three weeks till
they won concessions.
According to the 14-page
Palestine government report to
the United Nations inquiry
commission now touring the
country, the British admins
tration is based on the princi-
pie that the Holy Land should
neither be a Jewish nor an
Arab state but one in which the
two peoples in Palestine should
share authority in the govern
ment in such way that the es-
sential interests of each other
are secured.
TO THE PEOPLE who have
lived under the thumb of Brit
ish rule, this statement does
not tally with the actions of
an administration which pro-
hibitS Arabs and Jewish stu
dents from holding common
meetings and carefully segre-
gates them in the schools.
Nor does it ring true in the
light of a case like that of
Faust Darwish, an Arab leader
who advocated Jewish-Arab
cooperation and who was muir
dered in his home near Jeru-
salem. The police made no at