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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
Special Services
For e.. II. B. Circuit

William Gilman, who served as
General MacArthur's trumpeter in
Tokyo, apan, at the close of the
war, and his sister, Ruth, make up
the brother-sister team who will be
in charge of music for evangelistic
services in the churches of Benton
Ridge E. U. B. Circuit from Febru-
ary % through March 8.
The Rev. Paul Stuckey will serve
as pastor-evangelist for the services
with Miss Gilman at the piano and
her brother bringing trumpet and
vocal solos and serving as song lead
er and choir director.
The services will be held at Trinity
church from February % through
March l and at Pleasant Hill church
from March 2-8.
The Ohmans are graduates OF
Kings college in New Jersey and
were part of the Kings College
Trumpet Trio which was featured
on the youth Church of the Air.
over an ABC network. They have
also served in meetings with Billy
Graham, Merv Rosell and Jack Shu-
Ter.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
Hold Services For
ALdine ROethESberger

Aldine Roethlisberger, SO, native
of Bluffton, and for the last 33 years
Lima mail carrier, died Friday in
his home at Lima following heart
attack.
He is survived by his widow,
Clara; two sons, Kenneth c., Colum-
bus, and Robert D., Lima; two sis
ters, Mrs. Homer Reichenbach and
Mrs. Dennis Diller, both of Pandora; /;
three grandchildren and step
granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Monday
at 2 p. m. from the Davis Miller and
Son Funeral home with the Rev.
Sylvan Lehman officiating. Burial
was in the Ebenezer cemetery.
Free public schools were provided
by the city of Cincinnati in 1880.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
Christiar, Leithy
OF Pandora Dies

Final rites were held Monday in
the Pandora Missionary church for
Christian A. Leithy, 70, who died at
his home in Pandora Friday. He
had been in failing health for three
years.
He is survived by his widow, Helen
Helm Leithy, and two daughters,
Mildred and Doris, at home. There
are, three sisters, Rhoda Leithy of
Chicago; Mrs. Frank Bairfeld of
Canton and Mrs. August Artus of
Pope, Texas.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
EVANGELICAL & REFORMED
CHURCHES

V. c. Oppermann, Munster
Emmanuel's:
$3.50 A. NJ, Church School.
10:45 A. NJ, Morning Worship.
The first in our series of Lenten
services will be held in the church on
Thursday evening at 500 o'clock.
We need the inspiration and devotion
that Lent offers. Come and worship!
The choir of the church will meet
for rehearsal following the service on
Thursday evening.
Catechism instruction Saturday
n orning at $3.50 A. M.
The Cornelia Missionary Circle will
meet on Monday evening at the home
of Marcele Lora. Betty Hochstettler,
leader. Try to attend.
The Girls Missionary Circle will
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
Rockport:


Week of Feb. 22)
Rockport:
Sunday
9:30 A. M. Morning Worship
Sermon by the pastor.
1880 A. M. Church School
Glasses for everyone
2:30 P. NJ, Bible study hour in the
church. Topic: Ezekiel.
Special Lenten Communion service,
Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 500 P. M. in
the church.
Do not forget World Day of Prayer
service, Friday, Feb. 20 at 200 p. M.
in the Methodist church.
Bluffton:
Sunday
9:45 A. M. Church School
Glass groups for all ages.
1885 A. M. Morning Worship :
Sermon by the pastor.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
WZZzE' CHURCHES

7:30 P. NJ, Union Lenten service
in this church. The Sacrament of
Our Lords Supper will be observed.
Everyone welcome.
Thursday
7:45 P. NJ, Choir rehearsal.
"Ascribe TO the Lord, o families of
the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory
and strength" Worship Him regu-
larly.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Church and Jackson SITS.
Robert L. King, Pastor

Sunday
9:30 Church School, Robert l..
Artman, Supt.
1890, Morning worship
A guest minister.
$50, Youth Fellowship
1880, Union Lenton service at the
Presbyterian church.
Tuesday after school, church men,
bership training class for the chill
dren.
Thursday evening, 6:2O, Lenten
family night program, pot-luck sup
per, the Rev. Alvin Beachy, the
speaker. Glasses for all ages.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19

Testimonial meeting at 7:30 We'd
nesday evening.
The reading room at the church is
open every Wednesday from TOO to
7:30 P. III. The public Is invited to
all services and to visit the reading
room.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
FIRST MENNCNI1E CHURCH
Alvin J. Beachy, Pastor
Earl Lehman, Director Of Music


Thursday
700 P. NJ, Choir rehearsal.
8:15 P. NJ, Bible study and prayer
service.
Friday
500 P. NJ, Fellowship Guild meets
in the student lounge of Founders
Hall and will go from there to visit
the Ohio cutting room. All members
are urged to attend.
Sunday
9:00-9:30, Orchestra rehearsal.
9:30-10:30 Sunday School hour.
Leland w. Gerber, Superintendent.
10:3O-11:30 Worship Hour.
Sermon: Jesus and The New Com
mandment", Rev. Earl Salzman.
700 P. NJ, Senior Hi Youth Eel
lowship. Place of meeting will be
announced in Sundays bulletin.
1880 p. NJ, Union Lenten service in
the First Presbyterian church. Rev.
Salzman will speak. and The Lords
Supper will be observed.
Evangelistic services each evening
Monday through Friday of next
week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
NEW STARK FEDERATED
CHURCH

IL miles east of Beaverdam on BON
Ronald Goodwill, Pastor
Sunday
$3.50 Sunday school
1O:30 Worship service
Sermon. "The Bread of Life"
Come with us and share God''
blessings.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
CARD OFHHANKS

l wish to thank tny many friends
for their prayers, flowers, cards and
calls during my brief convalescence
in the hospital.
Mrs. 9Wm. Garmatter
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
EBENEzER MENNONITE CHURcE

EBENEZER MENNONITE CHURCH
1.-TWO miles west of Bluffton)
Howard T. Landes. Pastor
Thursday
7:30 Prayer and Bible study.
$3.50, Rehearsal of mixed chorus.
Sunday
$3.50 A. M. Sunday School, Clifton
Diller, superintendent.
1880 Morning worship.
Theme: "Jesus' Concern for Life
and Health" -..s.
1880, Joint Missionary program.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Warren re-
turned missionaries from Darschula,
India, will speak and show pictures
of their work.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Corner of Elm and Lawn Avenue)
Rev. Clarence Yeager, Pastor
Mail address: st. Rita's Hospital
Lima, Ohio
Sunday Masses: 900 A. NJ.
Holy Days: 8:15 A M.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Sunday School $50 A. M.
Sunday services at 1890 A. M.
Subject: "Mind"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
MISSIONARY CHURCH
Robert r. Welch, Minister

Robert X. WeIch, Minister
Thursday
7:30 P. NJ, Prayer meeting.
1880 P. NJ, Young Peoples Prayer
and Bible study.
Sunday
$50 Sunday School
1890 Morning Worship
TOO P. NJ, Youth Fellowship.
700 Gospel Light service.
7:30 Evening service
Everyone is welcome.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
EVANGELICAL MENNONITE
CHURCH
Reuben Short, Pastor

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee; He shall
never suffer the righteous to be NOV
ed" Psa. 55:22.
Sunday
Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Worship 10:S0 a. m.
7:15 P. M. Departmental meetings.
500 P. M. Evening service.
The Ladies' Missionary Society will
be showing some slides relative to
Migrant work done through the Men
MONTE Central Committee on Thurs
day, 800 P. M. The men are invited
to attend this meeting and the public
is also cordially invited to attend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
CARD ONTHANKs

CARD OFnIHANkS
I wish to thank my friends, rela-
tives and neighbqSs for the cards,
flowers, thoughtfn kindnesses and
prayers during ~ long hospitaliza-
tion.
j. Orrin, Cupp
cAgpbF THAf ks
Mr.. and /MraSohn Ga pinger wish
to thank fheiH masYfrjhd for re-
memberifg thyA o. hsf tfty-eighth
wedding SausVersafg withsthe lovely
cards. They are appreciated.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Bluffton- -Beaverdam Parish

Budd Shumaker, PASTOR
Bluffton:
$50 Sunday School
1890 Communion
Beaverdam:
$3.50 Sunday School
1890 Worship Service
Special offering for the "Week of
Compassion" will be received this
week at the Beaverdam church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19

Ohio produces 5000 tons of grapes
annually. vineyards are mainly in
the Lake Erie ref bon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-19
CARD Oh THANKS

CARD o. THANKS
I wish to express my deep appre-
citation for the cards, flowers and
prayers of our fS1ends during my re-
cent illness.
Myron Meyer
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-02

as usual There st.ll is
hacco to be harvested
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-02

GI home loan applications re-
ceived BY the Veterans Admins
tration during the month ending
August IS, 1858. topped the $1,000
mark. an increase OF $500 over the
previous month VA announced
Under the Gil loan rTo13m
lending institution agrees to~makc
the an before it submits a loan
application on behalf Of a veteran
to VA for guaranty or insurance.
T, B. King, acting assistant de-
putty administrator for loan
guaranty, said, The August rise
indicate that veterans may be
finding it someWha easier to o0-
tain CT financing, although we
cannot be certain on the basis Of
one months experience Also, it *
still harder for veterans to set GI
loans in some areas than IN
others"
MI KIM emphasized that some
Of the August increase may be
attributed to the rush Of lenders
to get loan applications approved
by VA before the per cent
gratuity was suspended after All
gust 81, 1858
Nj King expressed hope that
the pickup in Gil loan yolmna
during August may reflect
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-02
New Life For Mesabi
TACONITE

IACoNfE giant Of Mnnesoas Mesab
the iron regions sight. Now
rising Lake Superior Indus
Try viii bearing
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08

ments The total number of patients in these insti-
tutions at the end of this fiscal year 33941.
These figures will not decrease unless new meth
ods and new approach are found for the treatment
of the mentally i'll. Ohio is already making efforts
TO do this. In the past few years the mental health
program has placed greater emphasis upon the crea-
tion of mental health clinics and child guidance elm
les for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional
and mental disturbances before they very far
advanced. In addition. the educational and research
programs have been expanded. Already in the cur
rent fiscal year. than S450,000 has been spent
from a special fund Rotary "E" FUND.- for fifteen
clinics throughout the State In Columbus, for
ample $1,000 was given to the Chdrens Mental
Health Center and S76,746 to the Clinic at the Co
lumbus Receiving Hospital Knowing the immense
amount of good these agencies are doing, II is
money well spent.
ALLEGATIONS of approximately S225OO0 have been
made from this same fund for mental hygiene
search. This assumes major Importance when we
realize that the field of psychiary is still compar
atively new. and that in it there are many unknown
quantities. many conclusions that are only tenta-
tive Further research will bring additional knowl-
edge better techniques, and doubt will dispell
many of the objectona theories that have been
lightly spun by excessively eager proponents of
novelties.
Such program as the State OF Ohio is conduct
ing deserves the support of one and all This es-
pecialy applies to the State Legislature. which
presently determined to cut deeply into re-
quested Welfare budgets. A curtailment of the
mental hygiene program would be short sighted
indeed The general public could be better in
formed and lend greater support to this program.
tt is easy enough TO criticize the care that Is gwen
10 the patients in our State Mental Hospitals but
too few people are found who are willing to provide
the means that will bring better This points
up the need of the educational portion of the mental
hygiene program, which is well under way As our
citizens become more enlightened, perhaps our
less fortunate neighbors will receive better
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08
A Public Service

The Importance Of the current question raised
by the proposed bin to abolish film censorship IN
the State of Ohio reflected IN an editorial when
aupeared last week in the Columbus Dispatch Pre-
xenting the views of both sides in the controversy,
the Dispatch has done the community service IN
its fair presentation OF the problem
Those favorng the abolition of film censorship
In the State the Dispatch noted, base their conien'
tion on the sound principle that the less censor
ship imposed on any form of expression the better
and the fact that too often these days in too many
areas censorship Is being intensified and IS beng
used for unwholesome purposes"
On the other hand however, the editorial cor
recty pointed out that il the bars are LET down
fringe movie producers can be expected 10 Hood
the market with films equally unwhoesome and
undesirable for showing TO an unlimited audience"
Reviewing the case which brought on the pro
posed bill to abandon film censorship, the Dispatch
went on to relate that the Supreme Court had ruled
that no constitutional rights are violated" That
such rights had been violated had been one of the
main arguments of those who would discontinue
film censorship.
A point well taken BY the Dispatch the oh
seryation that "Ohios censorship. over the years
has been notable for It's moderation. Seldom is any
picture put out by responsible studio and approved
by the film industry'S review office rejected or
mutilated And, undeniably. il has protected the
Ohio public against meretrieous and salacious films
which damaging to juveniles or impressonables.'
The current situation in the field of printed mat
ter vas outlined bv the Dispatch editorial which
stated that here where there is official
shin or central review authority maintained by the
industry" we have IAN example OF what happens
when irresponsbles run Wild
THE excuses of of the paperback pub
fishers have become that police authorities
in some communities have attempted local censor.
ship. The resulting controversy has spelled trouble
for all book publishers, responsible and irrespon
gible alike"
The community vote of thanks to the
Dispatch for its clear and appraisal of a civic
problem which affects us all.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08
WASHFNCTON LETTER
Ask 'ISpirituaIiSed" Br0ddcasts
WASHINCTON LETTER

WASHINGT0N-lt has been
suggested to Congress that the
United States put greater en-
phasis upon spiritual qualities"
in this Governments overseas
information programs. AT the
same time, il was charged the
''materialism" manifest in some
of these programs constitutes
one OF their greatest weaknesses.
Neither OF these thoughts as
new, in itself However, the cir
cumstances under which they
have now been put forward give
them greater interest right now.
These views were expressed to
a subcommittee OF the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
which is making a broad study of
the whole matter of U.s. infor-
nation programs carried out in
other countries. The subcommit-
tee revealed that it had solicited
the opinions of religious groups
and businessmen IN this country
who have representatives abroad,
TO get their views on the effect
iveness of this Government pro-
ject. The committee said il want
cd to weigh these opinions
against those OF others, news
men and employees of the infor-
nation programs.
Within a matter OF hours after
the Senate subcommittee made
public the summary Of these pri-
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08

Don't stop if you've heard this story: it is still a
good story in every sense of good
The wise, old parable of the wheat and the
cookie is just as appropriate today as IT ever was.
Our Divine Savior first told the story long time
ago.
good farmer sowed good seed in his field but
in the night another man oversowed the field with
cookie. He had grievance against the farmer and
was out to do harm
OF course the bad" seeds ruined the wheat.
But even today many good plans are wrecked by
sewers Of discord. by people who refuse to know
the facts people who lean on msiniormation.
Sewers of dscord have become enemies 10 all
manner of good achievements
Nov, the campaign for funds to construct two
Catholic High Schools, st. Vincent's Orphan
age and for missions, is good project. The cam
paign was planned with vision and courage Great
blessings the fruit of work, prayer, and sacrifice
are expected of ii. But sewers of diseord-pess-
mists without portfoo-have been heard to say
"Why should | give? The campaign was doomed
TO failure from the very start
That kind of thinking is cookie over the wheat,
pessimism over Christian hope. The campaign can
and MUST-succeed because II draws strength from
loyal Catholics who recognize the great need Tor
new facilities for our youth
Before this campaign was started, the leaders
studied the availability OF money They learned that
Columbus can-if il so desires-gve this drive
sufficient financial backing TO insure success.
So two of the three prime elements Tor success
full campaign we're clearly present The needs and
the money were here. The third element was-and
still is-leadership. One cannot have successful
campaign without good leadership
pressing need in this present magnificent un-
dertaking is for captains and team workers, full
staff to insure success This campaign has plenty OF
room for energetic. willing workers who VIII
sacrifice for the great need. But there is not SO
much as an inch to spare for sewers OF dseord who
would rather think and talk harm than dc good
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08
INQUIRY CORNER
INQUIRY CORNER
What Is The
objectionable Sin?

Q. What is the objectionable
SIM
A. There is no sin which can
not be forgiven. God in His mer-
cy forgives even the most ter
rible sins provided the person is
truly sorry. The sin which is call
ed objectionable is referred to
as the sin against the Holy Ghost
that shall not be forgiven in
this world or the world to come"
(Matthew 12:31-32: Mark 3::28-30;
Luke 12:10). 1t referred to the
wilful rejection of Christ and
His miracles, attributing them to
the devil. The only sin which
cannot be forgiven is final inn
penitence, which means dying
without sorrow for sin. Probably
Christ was predicting this state
for the malicious Pharisees. 1t
does not state any general rule
excluding forgiveness of the pen
itent.
@. If italy is a Catholic coun-
try Dhy are there so many Com.
nsuniStS there?
A. Many Catholics act contrary
to their religion in business and
politics, and even a predomi-
nantly Catholic country is not
exempt. Although the Catholic
religion is practically the only
religion of Italy there are many
who do not understand it fully.
Especially when war and dire
poverty make them desperate
even religious people are tempt
ed to accept any promise. AS in
China and other countries the
Communists have grown because
of their promises to help the
poor in Italy.
@. Does the amount Of moReg
a person possesses haze anything
to do aUith has chance of getting
q favorable decision IN mar
rage case?
A. No 1t is natural that the
expenses connected with the con-
duct of such cases should be met
when possible. There is no dis
tinction made, however. between
those who can make an offering
and those who cannot. A report
issued by the Vatican Press Of
flee recently proves it. The Sa-
cred Roman Rota is the Church's
supreme court for decisions on
doubtful marriages. During the
past year 1874 cases were investi-
gated. OF these declarations of
nullity were given in SO instanc-
es; nearly half the cases studied
were handled gratis.
Q. What is the anSWer to the
man l0ho quotes: Cali no man
your father upon the earth; for
one is your Father tCho is IN
heduen" (Mdttheio 23:9). Mem
berS of a certain sect are al
Gays using it TO object TO that
title for priests.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08

oners, government economists
are reported burning Tie mid
night oil-trying TO anticipate
the economic results of a pos
s lie armistice, planning specific
ally TO prevent the possibility
of widespread unemployment,
and to cushion such impact upon
the economy.
In view of the crucial import
ance of this type of govern
mental planning, ii is to be hoped
that the Administration will
soon take the necessary steps to
reorganize the Presidents Coun-
Gil of Economic Advisers and TO
give il sufficient funds and per
Sonnel to enable il 10 .ur ction
as effectively as possible.
The Council of Economic Ad-
visers, established under the
terms of the So-called Employ
ment Act of 1916. is designed
specifically 10 assist the PreSi-
dent in meeting the very type #
problem we are faced with at the
present time. One of its functions
is "to develop and recommend
10 the President national eco
nomic policies to avoid eco
nomic fluctuations or 10 dimin-
iSh the effects thereof, and TO
maintain employment. produc-
ton. and purchasing power"
Woefvlly Inadequate
Unfortunately. the Council is
almost completely disorganized
Just at the time when the Ad-
ministration desperately needs
it services. Instead of three
man Council with an adequate
staff of professional economists.
we now have a single administra
tor. Professor Arthur Burns of
Columbia University. with a woe
fully inadequate staff. Many oh
servers are under the impression
that the Administration doesn't
attach too much Importance to
the Council. may even be dis
posed TO recommend IT'S discs
enlistment.
This, it seems 10 us. would be
q serious mistake. For new. more
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-05-08

yate reactions, the State Depart
ment announced that it was abol-
ishing nearly 1000 jobs with the
Voice of America project. II is
also eliminating several foreign
language broadcasts on this pro-
gram, it was said. Apparently,
there was no connection between
the two events.
Although the report made pub
lie by the committee is only a
summary OF views expressed,
and the substance of the answers
is given without a specific in
dication of their source" some
parts of the report are more spir-
itual than others, and presum-
ably were contributed by the re-
ligious groups, which are not
identified.
For example, the opinion that
the "materialism" of some of the
us. programs probably does
more harm than good more like
ly came from a religious group
than from a businessman. The
same might be said for the ex-
pressed fear that emphasis on
us. prosperity and "know how"
made in some of these programs
not only fails to win us friends.
but might even ALLEVIATE people
now favorably disposed.
The summary of opinions ex-
pressed by religious groups and
businessmen does not call for