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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Water Stagnant
Real Estate Deals

Omer Welty, residing south of
Bluffton purchased the 72 acre tract
known as the Sylvanus Welty farm
for $4,000. The farm, sold at public
auction, Saturday, is located one and
one-half miles northwest of town
at the intersection of the Augsburger
and Fett roads.
Clair and Edith Staley of Ada
purchased the 80 acre tract known
as the John Motter farm in Orange
township at the intersection of
Routes BON and SO. The real es-
tate, appraised at $4,000, was sold
at sheriff's sale Saturday for s7,100.
The sale followed a partition action
filed in the Hancock county common
pleas court by Roy Park Motter
against Leona May Reichenbach.
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High School Honor
RdU Is Announced

Bluffton high school has announced
the honor roll for the fifth grading
period as follows:
Seventh grade--David Beery, Gene
Wells, Shirley Derringer, Mary Lou
Lewis, Kaye Matter, Joan Moser,
and Sue Riser.
Eighth-Don Tripplehorn, Robert
Wenger, Joan Gratz, and Alice
Hochstettler.
Ninth-Maryln Holtkamp, Ruth
Anna Lee, Louise Reichenbach, and
Margaret Stratton.
Tenth - John Bauman, Howard
Landes, Marilyn Amstutz, Ruth Dill
Ter, June Habegger, Wanda Hoch-
stettler, Imajean Klass, Rosella
Moser, Ada Mae Oyer, Lena Preto,
Mary Jean Ramseyer, and Jane
Riser.
Eleventh-Coletta Badertscher and
10 Haller. !
Twelfth - Ted Bauman, James
Ewing, Keith Moore, Norman White,
Harriette Burkhart, Marilyn Fett,
Norma Klapp, Dora Luginbuhl, and
Marilyn Stratton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Heavy Rains Bring 40 Degree Drop
In Temperature After Hot Spell Here

Heavy rains which began Tues
day afternoon and continued into
Wednesday brought to an abrupt end
unseasonably warm weather the first
of the week when temperatures rose
to high of 80 degrees on Sunday
and Monday.
Hail was reported in various parts
of the state, especially in the vicin-
ity of Washington Court House
where it was said to be foot deep
in some areas Tuesday afternoon.
Although there was no hail in the
Biuffton area, the effects were felt
here in the sudden drop in tempera-
ture which registered 48 degrees
Wednesday morning.
Continued cool weather is predict
ted with a rising trend evident by
Thursday afternoon. --
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
PRIMARY BALLOTS
NEXT TUESDAY TO
BEAR MANY NAMES
Republicans Must Mark Choices
From Field of 73 In May
Primary Election
Democrats, With Fewer Con-
tests, viii Have Ticket With
63 Prospective Nominees

Republican voters will receive a
ballot bearing the names of 73
candidates, and Democrats will vote
on So prospective office-seekers in
next Tuesdays May primary to
select delegates to the national
political convention and nominees for
state, district and county offices.
Altho each voter will receive only
one ballot, it will be man-sized
one, especially in the case of the
Republican party whose members
must mark their choices from a field
of 73 aspirants.
Plenty of spirited contests for
nominations are reflected in both
ballots, with the exception of the
Democratic ticket for county offices
which have no contests.
Harold E. Stassen's bid for Repub-
lican nomination as president is
reflected in the Republican ballotting
for delegate and alternate to the
national convention.
With nine delegates to be elected,
the ticket finds nine candidates
pledged to Robert A. Taft, and one
pledged to Stassen. Consequently,
Darlington T. Marshall, the Stassen
man, will be running in hope of un-
seating one of the Taft pledged
delegates.
Elsewhere on the Republican
ballot, there are contests for offices
of governor, secretary of state,
auditor of state, judge of the su-
preme court and state senator.
On the county level of the G. o. P.
ticket, there are contests for county
commissioner, prosecuting attorney,
(Sontinped on page 81
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Ohio Voters Can Switch Parties
At Next Tuesdays May Primary
High School Alumni
To Be Held May 2I

Annual reunion and dinner of the
Bluffton high school alumni associa-
tion will be held Friday night, May
81, it is announced by the president,
James r. West.
Tickets, $3.50 for dinner and dues
will go on sale Saturday and may
be obtained at either drug store or
from Mary K. Bauman, alumni sec
retary until May II at p. m.
No tickets will be obtainable after
the May IA deadline, one week be-
fore the alumni, as preparations for
the dinner will be made on the num-
Der of reservations at that time.
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SPRING TILLAGE IS
WELL ALONG WITH
BREAK IN WEATHER
Farmers Have Nearly Two
Weeks of Uninterrupted
Flowing and Tillage
Night Flowing A Thing of Past
Here As Farmers Get Work
Well In Hand

Bluffton area farmers have made
big inroads into the backlog of de-
layed spring tillage during favorable
weather of the last 10 days, and have
their work better in hand at present
than for several years past.
Occasional showers which have
fallen during the last two weeks
were needed to keep the ground in
workable condition, and caused no
delays in fields as moisture dried
rapidly, permitting uninterrupted
work.
Operation of tractors at night, a
situation frequently encountered at
the beginning of the season two
weeks ago, largely is a thing of the
past, now that farmers are we'll on
their way toward getting spring plow-
ing and tillage out of the way.
At first, farmers were fearful Of a
repetition Of last years aues spring,
and were utilizing every opportunity
to work their land, but work now is
far enough along that night blowing
generally has been discontinued.
Lower Market Affects Acreage
Repercussions of the steady trend
toward lower livestock prices are re-
flected in spring acreage plans on
many farms. Apprehensive of a sur
plus of feed crops, farmers apparent
ly are seeing little incentive for big
production records in the face of a
contracting volume of livestock.
A survey of farm opinion the first
of this week disclosed that while acre
age will be average there will be no
efforts to break records, and an
average production of feed crops,
such as corn and oats, probably will
represent a surplus at the end OF
the season.
With a prospect of feed command
ing lower prices because Of antici-
pated reduction in livestock and
poultry, farmers are not anxious to
put high-priced seed into the ground
this spring, and many will do little
planting beyond what they figure
their own needs may present.
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GRADUATION AT
COLLEGE WILL BE
MONDAY, May 81
Busy Four-Day Program OF
Commencement Activity win
Open May 2S Il
DR.. {. {. Ellis, President
Emeritus Juniata College,
Class Speaker

A busy four-day program Of Bluff
ton college commencement activity
opening on the campus Friday, May
q, will be climaxed by graduating
exercises for the senior class Mon
day morning, May 81, it was an
nounced this week.
Varied features of time-establish-
ed interest will be included in COM
mencement-week activities.
Among them will be a Booster
concert, crowning of the May Queen
in the usual colorful setting, presen-
tation of a Shakespearean play, the
alumni banquet, baccalaureate serv-
ices and commencement exercises.
Open events on May 2S include
a Pi Delta banquet and the Booster
concert.
The following day will present a
busy schedule of activity highlighted
by class reunions, May Day festivi-
ties, the alumni banquet, and presen-
tation of THE Tanning of the Shrew."
BaccaIaureate services on Sunday
May 30, will be addressed
by President Lloyd L. Ramseyer In
the evening a concert will be
presented by the college vesper
choir.
Glass speaker for commencement
exercises on May 81 will be DR.. C.
c. Ellis, president-emeritus of Juan
iata college.
Preliminary to the commencement
season, a series of graduating
recitals will be presented by college
senior music students during the
next month.
Opening the series will be an
organ recital at p. m. Friday of
this week in Ramseyer chapel by
Miss Elizabeth Waterstraw.
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The following births at Bluffton
hospital:
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Westall,
Mt. Cory, a girl, Kaye Annette,
Thursday. Mrs. Westall is the form
er Joann Battles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Dudgeon,
Bluffton, a boy, Harold Eugene,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Takacs, Find
lay, a girl, Betty 10, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Punches,
Leipsic, a boy, Paul Edward, Fri
day. Mrs. Punches is the former
CordeIia Hiestand.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stultz, Find
lay, formerly of Button, a boy,
David Clair, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Stobbe, Ada, a
girl, Jane Mary, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Fisher, Col
lumbus Grove, a girl, Sandra Sue,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Armstrong,
Pandora, a girl, Phoebe Ann, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Hutchinson,
Lima, a girl, Linda Elizabeth, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Bower, Jenera,
a girl. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Marquart,
Jenera, a girl, Ruth Elizabeth, Tues
day.
Mr., and Mrs. Evan Steiner, Bluff
ton, a girl, Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bixler, Pan
dora, a girl, Dorothy Louise, We'd
nesday morning.
Charles Miller of South Main street.
sion, Texas, a boy, Monday. Mr..
Miller is the son of Mr.. and rs.
Charles iller of South Main street.
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With The Sick

Otto Bigler, former meat market
operator is improving at his home
on South Main street following a re-
ported heart attack, Saturday.
John Jorg, 76, father of Earl Jorg,
Bluffton hatcheryman, is in a critical
condition at Lima Memorial hospital
following An extended illness.
Cloyce Bame, Bluffton real estate
operator, i'll with a heart ailment,
is patient in Bluffton hospital.
M. NJ. Bogart who was a patient
in Bluffton hospital with an asth-
matte condition was on the street the
first of the week.
NJ. NJ. Murray, patient at Rluffton
hospital il reported as improved.
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Last Rites Held
For Ira Kintn,eL

Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon in the Paul Diller fun
eral home for Ira j. Kimmel, 66, re-
tired Orange township farmer, who
died at 2:30 p. m. last Saturday in
Bluffton Community hospital. Cause
of death was announced as complica-
tions of diseases.
Born in Hardin county, Kimmel
was married August 9, 1900, to Ger
trude Welsh, who survives.
Also surviving are the following
children: Mrs. Helen Carts, Ada;
Mrs. Marcella Fiser, Lima; George
w. and Carl L. Kimmel, both of
Bluffton. A sister, Mrs. John Wat
kins, lives in Bluffton.
kimmel was member of Bethes~
da Church of Christ, east of Bluff
ton.
Rev. Robert Turner officiated at
funeral services here Tuesday. Bur-
rial was in the Thompson cemetery.
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You Can Expect To See Democracy
Peacefully Slumbering Next Tuesday
Pre-SchO0I Clinic
Here On May II

Physical examination of Bluffton
children who will enter the first
grade next fall will be conducted in
a pre-school clinic to be held here
on Tuesday, May IL.
Children who will enter school for
the first time will have their height
and weight checked, in addition to
being given preliminary physical ex-
aminations.
Smallpox vaccine and diphtheria
toxoid also are being given.
Beaverdam's pre-school clinic will
be held Friday, May 7, and Lafay-
ette's this week.
Clinics will begin at 8 a. m. on
scheduled dates.
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Ft. Wayne Choir
Here Sunday Night

The Mems chorus of Ft. Wayne
Bible Institute will appear in sac
red concert of vocal and instrument
al numbers at the high school audi
torium, Sunday night at 1880 o'clock.
The chorus, directed by Oliver
Steiner, formerly of Pandora and
music instructor in the institute is
making a spring tour through the
east.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Knights Temptdr At
Church Here Sur,day

Knights Templar of Findlay Com
mandery in uniform of the order
will attend the morning worship
service at Bluffton Methodist church,
Sunday at 1920 o'clock in observ-
ance of Ascension day.
Rev. Paul Cramer, pastor of the
church and a member of the order
will deliver the sermon. Besides the
Findlay Commandery members of
other Masonic orders will attend the
service.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Byron FiIhart Is NetU
A. &. e Y. Agent Here

Byron Filhart, formerly of this
place who has been station agent of
the A. c. & Y. railroad at Jenera
for a number of years has been
transferred to Bluffton, it was an
nounced the first of the week.
Filhart succeeds John Radabaugh,
former A. c. & Y. agent, who has
been assigned to Columbus Grove.
Filhart's family will remain for the
present in Jenera.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
IMPASSE LOOMS
In OPERATION OF
BUCKEYE POOL
Prospective Managers Shy A
way From Contract On Com
mission Basis of Payment
Condition of Buckeye Water
Draws Censure; Clubs Won't
Contribute To Operate

Whether a dilemma is in the
making so far as operation of the
Buckeye Lake swimming pool is con-
cerned for the coming summer sea-
son will be determined largely by
whether any applications as manager
of the pool are received before next
Mondays meeting of the municipal
council, it appeared this week.
Already harrassed by a lack of
finances to repair and maintain
facilities at the municipal swimming
center, town officials this week ap-
peared to be faced by a lack of
interest in managership of the pool
on a commission basis, the mayor
| said.
Condition of the water in the pool
seems to be the principal factor
contributing to existing conditions,
it appeared this week, with prospec-
tive managers hesitant to take the
responsibility for the project on a
commission basis as long as they
anticipate many local swimmers will
continue to go out of town.
In the meantime considerable
pressure also has been applied on
municipal officials arguing against
penalizing other town services by
the transfer of funds to the swim
ming pool operation.
Won't Swim Here
A common complaint voiced by
| many residents has been the state
ment, II won't permit my children
to swim at the pool as long as the
water is in its present condition" >"
the mayor said
Further evidence of dissatisfaction
with local swimming facilities was
refusal to further contribute fnan-
cial support to the Buckeye pool by
one local service organization which
in the past has helped finance SWIM
ming operations.
Altho the water is not believed to
be dangerous to health, the mayor
said it in no way compares with the
clear condition of water in artificial
pools now operated by virtually
every city in this area.
Apparently, the condition of the
| water in the Buckeye has been grow
ing worse each year, and candidates
for the job as manager feel that
represents something beyond their
control in attempting to operate the
pool at a profit on a commission
| basis.
Water Stagnant
That Buckeye water has grown
stagnant has been evidenced during
the last two summers when large
quantities of fish could be seen on
the surface of the pool in late sum-
mer, gasping for air. Many fish
Continued on page 10Y
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Grange To Observe
Rural Life Sunday

Richland Grange will observe
Rural Life Sunday with a basket
dinner at the grange hall at noon
followed by an afternoon program
at 2 o'clock to which the public is
5nvited.
Rev. Paul Cramer, member of the
national grange will be the principal
speaker. He will also be heard in
! radio broadcast over Lima WLOK
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in a
grange program in connection with
Rural Life Sunday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Where You Will
Vote At Primary
On Next Tuesday

BIuffton A-Grade School.
BIuffton B-High School Library.
BIuffton C-Rauenbuhler Plumbing
Shop.
Bluffton D-Mayor's Office.
RichIand N-Township Room, Bluff
ton.
RichIand S-Town House, Beaverdam
Beaverdam-Town House.
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STUDENT RECITAL

The College department of music
will present grade and high school
students of Mrs. Mann and Mr..
Hauenstein in public recital at RAM
seyer chapel, Saturday night at 7
o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
BLUFFTON MARKETS
Wednesday Morning

Grain (bushel prices)-Wheat
$2.25; corn $2.15; oats s1.15; soys
$3.50.
Poultry-Heavy hens zoe; leghorn
hens 22c.
Eggs-Large whites 42c; large
browns doc.
Butterfat-S4c.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Order Lloyd Murray
House Sold Nay 20

South Main street residence of the
late Lloyd Murray viii be sold at
sheriff's sale, Saturday, May 20 un-
der an order Of sale in partition
from the Allen county common pleas
court issued the first of the week.
The property is appraised at s6,5o0~
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Organ Recital At
College On Friday

Miss Elizabeth Waterstraw, senior
IN Bluffton college department of
music, will appear in her graduating
recital at Ramseyer chapel, Friday
night at o'clock.
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81 HARRY L. tlALE

EDITORS NoTE-This is one
of q series of articles to appear
IN the Blufton Neios dealing
aoith early Ohio asforg. Others
wllL appear u forthconsinp
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HIGHWAY NOTES
Continued from page

the feathery branches of the trees and touched the mountains so that they looked like the ramparts of ancient Wonderlands. Here and there an extraordinarily brilliant star Shone alone in a vast sweep of sky. By contrast, the thick edge of the woods appeared dark CT than ever. Steeped in the en- chantment of it all, I found my self wishing could hear some lovely voice singing the Indian Love Call". Alas! often wish that on such glorious nights, but I never hear it.
 We understand that Mrs. Moore, of the Nash Road. has a new Flamo cooking stove and that she does not know how she got along without it before. Good for her that is what we want eventually.
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 MT Bob ReaddaWay, BJL of licial. whose job expires in 30 days will take new position in Nome MT. Retired Col. Davis expects his wife to join him here in Seward, leaving Seattle about the 3rd of April.
 A woman is as big as the things that annoy her.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 (Continued from page D

urging the stationing of cutter here.
 While it is necessary to obtain housing for some 80 personnel i'll avance this matter will be taken up by another committee.
 Discussion as to how members were to be notified led to de- cision to call all on the phone and this was divided among a committed Members will be mo- tified of meetings by telephone.
 Membership will include those who are: (D in business; (2) rep resentative of a union or civic or ganization; t3) Professional.
 Under this set up it is so far agreed that a Territorial license to do business or an employer who makes Social Security pay mentS for employees are eligible. Any question will come before committee.
 Mr. MCArthur, representing the Alaska Steamship Go. was intro duced by " P Gust Johnson. He asked the Chamber to get in touch with Senators Magnusson and King of Washington and Del egate Bartlett stating that Sew ard very much desired a mail ser vice by boat to the Westward as far as Atka. which would be the same as the Aleutian Mail Con- tract. (Adak is 156 miles further on but is a military poStD
 McArthur stated his company had two boats identical of "A foot beam and 115 foot length capable of 12 knots, singlescreW propellor equipped with radar and would meet all U.S.C.G requirements.
 These vessels are capable of car rying 25 persons and will sleep l6. They are new boats and are under charter at present and in command of a man who is we'll acquainted with Alaskan waters.
 The probability that others may be interested, namely Jack Ander- son, or some one else as yet un- known was brought out.
 MT. McArthur made it clear he was not asking an indorsement but that he wanted the pressure back in Washington in order to get a chance to bid on the con- tract, with others who might be interested
 The meeting adjourned and all stayed to listen to a short talk by George Lesko who is a candidate for the City Corrci1
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A few of his remarks follow:

Ladies and gentlemen, MT. Chairman, Ono ladies being pres ent. he asked permission to leave them ou) I have filed my candi- dacy for the town council and in doing so I realize that il is the duty of a citizen to act in this capacity for the reason that we must maintain city government; therefore, We should all give our time and efforts to make a better town and a better community for our families to live in.
 If the people place sufficient confidence in me, to elect me as a councilman. I will do my ut most to justify that confidence. I believe in good business methods being employed in all of the towns business without favor to any one.
 Nlo llot littNt tllN ttil l'lttil' all I can do is decide each prob lem as it comes up on it's merits with favor to no one. If elected, it is my sincere intention to work for the best interests of the town and the majority of the citiZenry
 I have no private ambition and no one to get even with. l have an open mind on all subjects and am a firm believer in the fact that paid employees of the tax payers are working for the peop- le and I am also firm in my de sire to see that the tax payers receive full value for the salaries paid to the city employees.
 The Utility Board is elected by tn" people to administer the pub lie utility program and it is my intention to allow this elected board 10 carry their responsibili- ties for the management of the utilities unless they request as sistance from the council, then I will render them any support and assistance I can.
 I want to see the development of new business in Seward. new enterprises. new buildings, aid in developing the tourist trade, keep Seward the gateway to the north. develop Seward further as the gateway city to the kenai peninsula These are only a few things that I have in mind and
 am open to all and every prob lem that. solved will mean better Seward. You here at this chamber have some suggestions. some ideas. would you care to ask questions or make sugges- tions? I would like to thank you for this opportunity to express my views
 Some discussion followed, after which the meeting closed.
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WITH THE CHURCHES ON EASTER

The Episcopal Church will cele- brate Easter with two services. Holy Communion will be celebrat- ed at 800 Easter morning and at HOO in the moring the Song Eucharist will be held. At the second service special music will be given under the direction of Sgt. Switzer and Mrs Russell Wagner
 The Faith Chapel Easter Serv- ices will consist of special East CT sermon in the morning "The Glory of the Resurrection" and the evening sermon will be "The Power of Resurrection.
 The Assembly of God will have special Easter music. one feature of which will be Mrs. Vivian Nal colm playing "The Holy City" on her accordian. Mrs. Malcolm. the minister will speak on "The Meaning of the Risen Life" Ev- oryone is cordially invited to at tend
 The Catholic Church will hold two masses Easter morning at 800 and 10:00. Easter hymns will be sung al the second mass.
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