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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Prince OF Peace
Contest Sunday

Winners from seven counties Will
appear at the district Prince OF
Peace contest to be held in a unior
service at the Methodist churwcf
here Sunday night at 7:3O o'clock
The contest is an annual affair
sponsored by the Ohio Council OF
Churches.
Contestants are:
Darke county-Arlene McEldowney
of Versailles.
Montgomery county-James Pow.
ers of Dayton.
Miami county-Keith Henry OF
Covington.
Mercer county-Joyce Ann Voeg'
ele of Celina.
Auglaize county-Dorothy Staas Of
Cridersville.
Shelby county-Joy Mears Of Jack
son Center.
Logan county--Marion Mcfarland
of Belle Center.
Judges will be Prof. VIM. Burbicl
and Richard Alderfer of Blufftor
college and Mayor w. A. Howe
Rev. Paul Cramer, pastor Of ths
church will be chairman.
The winner will receive a gole
medal and will be eligible to compet'
with other district winners in th'
semi-fnal contest at Columbus.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
REV. J. n. SMUCkER.
RESIGNS CHURCH
PAST0RATE HERE.
Announcement Made to First
Mennonite Congregation
Monday Night
To Become Editor of s'The
Mennonite" Leading Church
Periodical

Rev. J. N. Smucker, pastor of the
First Mennonite church here an
nounced his resignation, effective
June l at the annual congregational
meeting held Monday night.
Rev. Smucker, in his eighth year
as pastor of the church here will
leave the pulpit to become editor of
The Mennonite, official publication
of the General Conference of Men
nonites, comprising seven district
conferences in the United States and
Canada.
Announcement of his resignation
came as a surprise to the congrega-
tion and was accepted reluctantly.
INFLUENTIAL PUBLICATION
The publication of which he be-
comes editor is the largest and most
influential in the denomination. II
is published weekly at Newton,
Kansas. Whether he and his family
will move to that place or continue
their residence here has not been de-
cided, Rev. Smucker stated following
Monday nights meeting.
In his new position he succeeds
Rev. ]. J. Enz, acting editor, who
resigned to continue &heological
studies. Rev. Enz, acting editor fol-
the past two years. foIlowed Rev
Reynold Winebrennef, former full
time editor. ~sz II
Rev. Smucker and family cam.
here from Newton, Kansas, eight
years ago when he became pastor OF
the First Mennonite church. He has
long been leading figure in his de-
nomination and is now serving his
second three-year term as president
of the General Conference of Men
nonites. He also was formerly pres
ident of the Middle District, one OF
the seven subordinate conferences
making up the General Conference
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
GEORGE KLAY IS
FOUND DEAD AT
HIS HOME HERE
Son, Summoned from Work
Wednesday Morning, Finds
Lifeless Body
Death Believed to Have Been
Caused by Heart Attack
During Night

George Klay, SIS, was found dead
in bed at his home on South Mound
street Wednesday morning at 11:30
o'clock. Death apparently was due
to heart attack during the night.
Klay who was foreman at the
plant of the Triplett Electrical In
strument company had been ailing
for the past year and did not report
for work on Tuesday because of ill
ness.
The body was found by his son
Richard Klay who was summoned
from work at the Triplett plant
when members Of the family were
unable to get any response from his
bedroom.
He is the son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Klay and native of
Bluffton. The family resided for
many years on South Lawn avenue
in what is now the Millen Geiger
property.
Surviving are his son Richard !;
three daughters Mrs. Jane Cook and
Mrs. Josephine Burkholder of Bluff
ton and Marjorie Klay at home.
Also surviving are three sisters,
Mrs. Eva Cattran and Carrie Klay,
Cleveland and Mrs. Nina Berkew of
California.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete and the body is at the Ba-
singer funeral home.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
All Located Near Intersection
of Lugibihl Road and Dixie
Highway
Sizes Range from One-Fourth
Acre to One Acre; New Home
to be Built

Three small farm lakes within a
mile of each other in rolling sector
of farm land two miles southwest of
town will provide a picturesque
touch and new development of the
usual Bluffton area countryside.
The miniature lakes are near the
junction of Lugibihl road and the
Dixie highway, west of the Allen
Farm Bureau Coop.
Second of the three lakes was
completed last week and the third is
under construction to complete pro-
gram which will include the farm
ponds on land owned by Philip Hilty
Paul Emmert, Herman Hilty and F.
E. Wenger.
The new lake just completed is a
one-quarter acre pond on the Herm-
an Hilty farm. Adjoining the Luigi
bihl road the lake was constructed
principally as water supply and
duck pond.
Two years ago, Paul Emmert
Herman and Philip Hilty constructed
a one-acre lake on land near the
Emmert residence on the opposite
side of Lugibihl road where it crosses
Little Riley creek. This lake, larg-
lest of the three, has maximum
depth of 10 feet and is used fol
lrecreation facilities including swim,
ming, fishing and ice skating.
Under Construction
The third Jake, now under con
stsuetion, ii onssthe r. E.s Weuge,
farm, on the former Bluffton gol
course. This pond will cover abou
three-fourths of an acre and prelim
mary survey work on the project has
been done by the Ohio Soil Conserva.
tion department, which also helped
lay out the other two projects.
Grading of the Wenger lake
largely has been completed and the
earthen dam now is under construc-
ton. The new lake will be located
at point near the Dixie highway
Wenger expects to erect modern
ranch-type residence there this sum-
mer.
The lake near the Emmert resid-
ence has been stocked with fish
provided by the Federal Fish and
Wildlife Service. Several years ago
$50 bass and 1900 bluegills were
released in the lake under the
federal program.
Construction of the three lakes has
followed the same pattern, earthen
dams being used in back up water
in low spots in the rolling country
level. All three are private.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
RECREATION FOR
WINTER SWINGS
INTO HIGH GEAR
Activities Sponsored By Recre-
alton Committee For All
Age Groups
Programs Set for Each Monday
and Tuesday Night; Also On
Saturday Mornings

Recreation activity two nights
weekly and every Saturday morning
is included in the winter program to
be inaugurated next week under new
officers of the Bluffton Recreation
committee, who took over during the
holidays.
Mems basketball league play will
be in the high school gymnasium
from Z to 8 p. m. every Monday,
with at least four teams competing
for the championship.
Two recreation periods will be
held every Tuesday in the college
gymnasium. From z to $3.50 p. m.
older mems recreation will be fea-
tured, and a women's recreation
period will Immediately follow from
$3.50 until $3.50 p. m.
GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Recreation for grade school boys
and girls will be sponsored every
Saturday morning in both gymnas-
iums.
Girls basketball and other games
will be in the high school gymnas-
Continued on page Sd
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Collection OF Bluffton Mayors Pictures
Reflect Changes In Mems Fashions

elder Hauenstein served in 1907 and
1908 and his son in 1926 and 1927.
Andrew j. Owens and his son,
j. P. Owens, who died last Decem-
Der in Detroit and who was buried
here in Maple Grove cemetery, were
the other father-son mayors. An
drew served in 1S76-1877 and 1881
1882. His son was in office in
1910 and 1911. The son, ]. P. Owens
was the youngest Bluffton mayor,
taking office when he was %.
Ex-MAYoRs SCARCE
Exhibition mayors are scarce
these days, largely because of long
terms served by Fred Triblehorr
terms served by Fred Triblehorn anc
Wilbur A. Howe. Only living former
mayors in addition to Howe anc
Triblehorn, are M. M Murray, Ar
min Hauenstein, Arden Baker ane
DIR. John J. Sutter.
Mayor Howe, who took office agar
on Jan.1 of this year, will hav,
served longer than other mayor a
the conclusion of the present term
This will be his fifth two-year tern
as mayor, and in addition he servet
one years and two months as mayor
as president of the council, he sue
ceeded J. Norman King in 1888.
Ex-Mayor Fred Triblehorn, VIII,
previously served 10 years in fv
successive terms, from 1928 to 1913
at the present has been mayor long
er, than any other officer in tn
towns history.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
IL Are APPOINTED
TO VILLAGE POSTS
FOR COMING YEAR
Mayors Appointments Approx
ed BY Council at Organiza-
ton Meeting Monday
Everett Sutermeister Elected
As President of New NUM-
cipal Council

Everett Sutermeister was elected
president of the council and Mayor
Wilbur A. Howe's recommendations
to fill five appointive municipal of
fees were confirmed by councilmen
at the first meeting of Buttons new
council last Monday night in the
town hall.
With the pattern of the towns
government taking shape for the
coming year there was no change in
the setup so far as those named to
appointive posts were concerned
However no solicitor was appointed,
and naming of volunteer firemen will
be postponed until the next council
session.
AS president of the council. Suter-
meister will preside at meetings of
the body in case of absence of the
mayor, and will succeed to the
mayoralty in case the post becomes
vacant.
In organization of the council,
Mayor Howe named the following
standing committees:
Finance-F. A. Todd and Donald
Ream.
Street-Everett Sutermeister and
Clay Henderson.
Fire and Lighted Badertscher
and William Gaiffe.
New Councilmen
Of the six councilmen who began
new two-year terms Monday night,
Todd is the only incumbent. New
members of the group include Suter-
CONTINUED on page 10)
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Telephone Company Asks Rate Increase
Bton Is Still Awaiting The Arrival Of It's First New Year Baby
Three Small Farm Lakes Mark New
Development In Rural Area Here
Real Estate Deal

The Delbert McGinnis property on
Garau street has been purchased by
Wilford Steiner and will be occupied
by his father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Steiner who will move
here from their farm west of Bluff
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Steiner and
family will move from their home
on Spring street to the Steiner farm
to be vacated by his parents.
Mr.. McGinnis has started prepara-
tions to build one story brick res
idence on his double lot in the Gar
matter addition.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05

They said the situation is unusual as
births have been almost daily oc-
currence during the two weeks be-
fore the holidays.
The last birth at the hospital oc-
Cured on Friday night, when a sor
was born to Rev. Leonard McIntire
pastor of the Presbyterian church
and Mrs. McIntire.
Meanwhile popular interest II
Buttons baby derby continue tc
mount as suspense increases. In,
uuiries have been pouring in at the
BIuffton News office and telephone
lines at the hospital have been busy
Prizes offered for the first 1856
Bluffton area baby to be born at the
hospital include cash and merchandise
in many lines both to the infant and
it's parents.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05

Collecting the photographs OF
Buttons mayors since the village
was incorporated in 1860, hobby
of the late Lloyd Murray, for many
years Bluffton's oldest native born
resident, has resulted in one of the
outstanding attraction in the mayors
office at the town hall.
Mounted in large frame are
photographs of all Bluffton mayors
beginning with J. S. Powell, the
villages first chief executive officer
who served in 1861 and 1862.
Among the interesting aspects OF
the Photographic display are the
changes in mems fashions repre-
sented in the pictures. In the early
days virtually every mayor wore full
boards, with mustaches later being
the vogue. Smooth faces, however
have predominated since World War
I days.
THREE FATHERS-S0NS
Three father-son combinations arr
represented in the mayoralty rec
ord, one triple-header.
J. H. Eaton, who served as mayor
in 1880 and 1881 had two sons whe
also held the office Mel Eaton was
mayor here during oil boom days
in 1896 to 1900. Another son, Franl
Eaton served as mayor in 1905
through 1905 and again in 1908 t.
1910.
Andrew Hauenstein, pioneer Bluff
ton druggist, and his son, Armin
also a druggist here, comprise an
other father-son combination. Th'
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Husband Of Former
Local Woman Dies

Word has been received here of
the death of z. v. Bayless of Brad
enton, Florida, whose wife is the
former Martha Diller of Bluffton.
He died suddenly December 27 of a
heart attack and complications.
Mr.. Bayless is veteran of World
War | and was for many years a
resident of Toledo.
Besides his widow he is survived
by one son 1st 1t. Robert w. Bay
less of Cherry Point, North Carolina
and one grandson. Also surviving
are three sisters and two brothers
Funeral services and burial took
place at Bradenton last Thursday
afternoon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
RAISE RANGES
FROM so CENTS
TO $3.50 MONTH
Application for New Rate
Schedule Filed with Utilities
Commission
No Change in Telephone Rates
for More Than 20 Years
Manager Says

Application for an increase in
Bluffton telephone rates is being filed
with the Ohio Public Utilities Com
mission, it was announced the first
of he week by Maurice Mahoney,
local manager of the Bluffton Tele-
phone Co.
Higher rates proposed by the tele-
phone company range from so cents
for residential users on four-party
lines to boost of $3.50 for business
places. Percentage-wise the increas-
es would be from 25 per cent to SO
per cent.
Existing range of Bluffton month
ly telephone rates is from 81 to
$3.50. The application asks for a
schedule from $3.50 to So.
RATES PROPOSED
Rate increases sought by the tele-
phone firm are as follows: mot in
cluding federal excise taxes.)
One-Party Line-Business - Pres
ent rate, $3.50; proposed rate, $6;
an increase of II per cent.
Two-party Line-Business - Pres
ent rate, So; proposed rate, $3.50;
an increase of 83 per cent.
Rural Party Line - Business -
Present rate, $3.50; proposed rate,
$3.50, an increase of 80 per cent.
One-Party Line-Residence-Pres-
ent rate, s2.25; proposed rate, $3.50,
an increase of 55 per cent.
Four-Party LineResidence-Pres-
ent rate, 81; proposed rate, $3.50;
/ an increase of e5 per cent. @~ss ssssF
Rural Party LineRs fence
Present rate, $500; proposed rate
$3.50; an increase of 25 per cent.
No CHANGE SINCE 1928
In announcing the telephone COM
pany's intention to apply for higher
rates, Mahoney pointed out there
has been no change in telephone
rates since 1928, although operating
costs have greatly increased, both
in labor and materials.
The Bluffton Telephone Co. is a
subsidiary of Telephone Service of
Ohio. George Quatman, of Lima, is
vice-president of the local company.
In Bluffton village the telephone
company now has in operation to-
tai of 088 telephones, an increase of
SO per cent over 1941 when there
were 723 town phones.
In addition there are 356 rural
telephones, an increase of 26 per
cent over 1941 when there were 281.
CALLS INCREASE
9mployeeso t the company on an
annual basis have increased from
eight to II over the same time, Ma
honey pointed out.
Average number of local calls per
month in 1949 stood at 12S,958 as
compared with 107,260 per month
in 1941, an increase of 20 per cent.
Toll calls per month also have
mounted sharply upward, from 1868
to 1896. This represents an in
crease of Ill per cent.
Although additional business has
brought an increase in receipts, the
operating and maintenance costs
have much more than Offset the adj
ditional revenue, Mahoney said.
The local manager said there are
no immediate plans to proceed with
the installation of automatic tele-
phones here. Several years ago the
company purchased site on Church
street at the rear of the Staater
block to be used for erection of q
building to house an automatic GEN.
tral office.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Accepts Call To
Illinois Church

Rev. Arthur Killam and Mrs. Kill
lam, the former Dorothy Bixel will
leave Thursday for Joliet, ILL.,, where
he has accepted call to the pastor
ate of Parkside Baptist church.
For several months they have been
making their home with Mrs. Kill
lam's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S
Bixel near Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
"5 IN DECEMBER"

Mystery which centered around
the cryptic IS in Dec" appearing
i'm issues of the BIuffton News
for the past sixweeks was solved
with announcement of the birth
of their fifth child, Richard
John, to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Emmert last Wednesday night at
Bluffton hospital.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Ern1a Stearns Is
College Librarian

Miss Erma Stearns, formerly of
Dluffton has accepted position as
Bluffton college librarian and took
up her duties here Tuesday morning.
She fills the vacancy caused by the
death of Mrs. Lenore Myers Miller
who was killed in an automobile ac-
cident last fall.
Miss Stearns, a Bluffton college
graduate is a former teacher in the
Upper Sandusky schools, which posi-
ton she resigned last spring. She
is librarian here temporarily until
arrival next fall of Delbert Gratz,
formerly of Bluffton who was
previously appointed librarian. Gratz
is now in graduate school in Swift
erland.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
mo 1850 BIRTHS"
HOSPITAL REPORTS
WEDNESDAY NOON
None Are Expected Today at
Bluffton Hospital, Attaches
Say
Last Birth at Hospital was Fri
day Night; Prizes Await
Claimant

Bluffton up until noon Wednesday
was still awaiting the arrival of the
first 1850 baby, and a vast array of
prizes awaiting the first Bluffton
area baby to be born at the hospital
remained unclaimed.
Hospital attaches said Wednesday
there were no prospects at this time
of a birth in the immediate future,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Farm Institute At
Pandora January 26

Community farm institute will be
held at Pandora, Thursday, Jan. &c,
it is announced this week. Principal
speakers will be Mrs. Harold Robin
son of Ashtabula and Rev. Russell
Hoy of Coshocton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05
Births

The following births at Bluffton
hospital:
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Emmert, Bluff
ton, boy, Richard John, last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hilty, Lima, a
boy, James William, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cheney, Rock
port, a girl, Mary Lou, Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. Leonard McIntire,
Bluffton, a boy, John Calvin, Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Brand, Find
lay, have adopter their second baby
girl, Rebecca Lynn, soon after her
birth, October %. Mr.. Brand is the
son of Mrs. D. J. Brand of this
place.
Sweet clover weevils have becomt
L. ~ Il
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05

Prospect of a 48 million bushel
wheat crop for Ohio in 1850 is fore
cast.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05

Farm families may expect lower
incomes next year.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-01-05

Sweet clover weevils have become
serious pests in Ohio.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-05-12
PHYLLIS MACCREARY MODELS
 INDIAN COSTUMES AT SHOW

Miss Phyllis MacCreary of Wran- gell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. .P. MacCreary. was one of B Unl- yersity of Washington coeds who modelled authentic Indian costumes at a show in Seattle recently.
 Miss MacCreary was pictured a the Seattle Post-Tntelligencer wear ing a costume of the Yakima In- dian tribe.
 The show was brought to Se- attle by pr. Erna Gunther, head Of the University's anthropology de- partment. She said many of the Indian styles were so unique and beautiful they have inspired fash ion designers in New York al Paris.
 Miss MacCreary, an anthropology major. will graduate from the Unit versity of Washington this spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-05-12
Baccalaureate Services
 To Be Held Sunday

Baccalaureate services will be held this Sunday at ZOO p. m. at the school auditorium. This annual service is non-sec- tarian and the public is invited to attend.
 The program follows: Prelude-Hym: Onward Chris tian Soldiers" Onward Christian Soldiers, march
 ing as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on
 before! Christ, the royal Master, leads
 against the foe; Forward into battle, see His ban
 ner go! Chorus
 Onward, Christian soldiers,
 Marching as to war;
 With the cross of Jesus,
 Going on before! onm ard, then ye people. join the
 idppy Blend with ours your voices in the
 triumph song; Glory. Laud, and honor, unto Christ
 the King; This through countless ages men
 and angels sing. (Repeat cborus).
 Invocation and Lords Prayer Capt. Shirley Cukr. Scriptuer lesson-Selected. Prayer Perfect: Stemspn =, By | Girls Chorus. Address, "The Road Ahead" b, The Rev. Paul F. Evans. Closing prayer-The Rev. Evans Benediction-The Rev. Evans. Postlude.
 Emblem Club
 RUMMAGE SALE
 Saturday, May 27 | Harry Coulter Bldg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-05-12
DAILY VACATION BIBLE
 SCHOOL TO BEGIN MAY 22

A Union Daily Vacation Bible School, sponsored by the Wrangell Ministerial Association, will be held May p to. June 2, and all children from age 5 through the eighth grade are invited to attend.
 The school will meet from g t. m. until noon Monday through Friday, and will include worship, Bible study, scripture memory work and handieraft. The first meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church at g a. m. on May 22, and if the facilities of the Presbyterian Church are not sufficient, the school will use the Episcopal Church and the Salvation Army Hall to house the children.
 It is said the 10 days of Chris tian Education in a Daily Vacation Bible School is equivalent to a year of Sunday School training. This work is the first endeavor by the Ministerial Association and they encourage the cooperation of all parents. zHar
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-05-12
Vet Home Loan
 ct Is Improved

World War II veterans will find their home loan benefits greatly enhanced by provisions of the Housing Act Of 1850, recently signed into law by the President, the Veterans Administration an nounced this week.
 Following is an outline of some .of the more important changes re- sulting from the new law;
 Regulations provide the amount of the VAs guaranty on an eligible veterans home loan guarantee is increased to 60 per cent of the loan, up to a maximum of S7500. Previously, the guarantee was 50 per cent, up to s4,OOO
 Unremarried widows of deceased veterans who died in service, or from service-eonneeted causes after discharge, are made eligible for G. l. loan benefits to which their husbands would have been entitled.
 Combination FHA-G.I loans to- veterans will not be guaranteed after October 20, 1850. These loans are more costly and less advan- tageous to the borrower than the straight c. I. loan.
 The maximum period of time over which home loans may be made payable is extended from 25 years to 30 years. to provide lower monthly payments.
 Effective 90 days from the sign ing of the act, the VA is author ized to make direct government loans at per cent interest to eli- gible veterans in certain areas where 1 per cent interest on home loans is not available from other sources. Such veterans must meet all qualifications for a regular G.I. loan. including credit and income requirements.
 Homes on which construction isl to begin subsequent to so daysl from the effective date of the law will not be eligible for sale to vet erans with the aid of c I. loans unless the property meets certain construction requirements as prescribed by the V. A.