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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-05-20
FIRST UNIT ORGANIZED

The first organization Of any type should be given
recognition and feel that the auxiliary to the Noble
Aere of the Eagles much credit organization
of Brownie troop in that community
The Brownies the Junior Girl Scout organization and
is the first organized in Noble county.
InveStiture services held last week with Mrs.
Benne Bober and Mrs. Leonard Anderson named the
Brownie leaders.
Members of the Caldwell VFW auxiliary are also
interested in forming similar unit and they attended the
investure services at the Eagles hall last week.
The girls in this group between the ages of
and II years and have taken tremendous this
Brownie unit.
Now that the auxiliary to the FOE has taken the
initiative hope that other organizations will follow suit
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-05-20
RESTRICTION

Since the dawn of the Christian Era and probably for
centuries before, has dreamed and debated and
pecuated the existence of feafterdeath That there
such thing article of faith in most religions, but
those who have crossed the River Styx back
tq.le us their experiences
SWBu for the past eight years-only eight years of
untold centuries of human yearnngthere has been way
for know that still live after the Grim Reaper
has down. Whether entitled hereafter
not it is for the askngso long have the blessed
gift of vision.
Today thanks to the Eye Bank for Sight Restoration
thousands of people who blind seeing through
the of those who longer have for them Since
its founding in 1916 than four thousand eyes have
been dated to the Eye Bank 210 East 64th St. York 2
N Y and the branches in Boston, Chicago and Winston
Salem. But and needed, and will be needed
through the years. Your doctor, oculSt optcan
tell you how to make the greatest bequest that anyones
to give
When your eyes are closed in death they open
a new life to another-Times Recorder
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-05-20

1t. John G. Groves of Dudley,
has recently been awarded the
Bronze Star for his exceptionally
good work in the New Georgia
campaign. His leadership Ill or
ganizing an ammunition chain
aided in warding off a heavy air
attack on his convoy at the start
of that campaign.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Davis
have purchased the Jennie
Swank property, south of Cald-
we'll, on U. S. Route 81. Mr.. Davis
is employed at the Caldwell Pro-
duce Co.
George Warner and Gene King
of Summerfield left last week for
Great Lakes, Ill, where they will
begin their training with the u.
S. Navy.
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Harry YontZ, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Yontz, Belford street,
has been promoted from the rank
of second lieutenant to first
lieutenant, according to word re-
ceived by his parents. He is sta
toned at Norfolk, Va.
Joseph Krauk, 40, of ST Claifs-
vile. was instantly killed Sat
urday evening by a fall of stone
at the Willow Grove mine there,
A native of Poland, he lived at
Florence until five years ago.
His parents are Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Krauk of Florence.
Billy Starr of Belle Valley
high school won first place in
the district and 10Th in the state
in Plane Geometry in the recent
tests given by the State Depart
ment of Education.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-05-20
JOURNAL NEWS ITEMS OF 10 YEARS AGO /.
Free Tax Rider

The following graduates of
this years class at Dexter City
high school left Monday for Can
ton to seek employment: Law
renee w. Hanson, Eldon L.
Young, Carlos Eugene Woodford,
Lila Jean Boney and Louella
Mae Pangle.
Marriage: Miss Marcella Fox,
daughter of Ignatz Fox of Cald-
we'll, to 1t. Robert Paxton, son
of Mrs. Edna Paxton, Caldwell.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

is the ingenious way 70 own .
diamond and through the years
you can always turn il In Of any
time on . larger one!
For the gentleman who is very
special, why not pick out one
Of the handsome crven, Elsin
or BUlovs watches - at JOHN.
SONS JEWELRY, S24 DuvaI!
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FURTHER FOOTBALL FOOT
NOTES:-was wonderful ex-
periencing the fun of watching a
football game without freezing to
death.
cute little two-year old in a
darling dress making mud pies
by the so yard line. She used an
empty electric light carton as a
shovel and a couple of Dixie cups
for pals. Her short light brown
hair bent diligently and happily
over her task-completely obliv.
ious to the people and the game.
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Angels TO zebrss sounds real
fascinating and more so when
IFS tropical fish. Yes-the Key
West Garden and Supply Co., $50
Fleming Street have reviewed .
new shipment and indeed the
species 90 from-A TO z with
all kinds swimming in between.
Tropical fish are interesting
and do make fine, easy 10
manage pets. At the Key West
Garden Lawn and Supply You'll
also find aquarium grass and
plants (these are small and
pretty and will bIoeml. So, IL
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

" YOU feel an emptiness in your
Iife-take UP the hobby Of
Tropical fish and you'll find
everything you need at the
Govlet's marvellous shop.
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FOOTBALL FOOTNOTES FINS.
Tom Whitley wearing a con-
federate hat and every now and
then dancing a jig of Joy when
the High School scored!
the snappy blue uniforms worn
by the members of the Arthur
Sawyer Post and the gray and red
jackets of the Quarterback Club
: : - = :
A word TO remind you that YOU
may now enroll your children in
the Key West Division of the
Fred Astsire School Of DANCING
at St. Psul's Parish Hall, Eaton
and Bahama Streets.
Here, under the supervision Of
RoIIsne Pollock, your children
will not only learn TO dance, but
will also derive the benefits Of
music appreciation, poise and
grace.
Dancing is q wonderfv way for
children TO eonsfrvetiveIy use
their excess energy. Then too, at
fhe Fred Astaire School of Dance,
they'll receive fine instruction
under both Princess Nina and
Helen vessiehio and RoIlene Pol
lock who ell have great expert.
enes and background in teach.
ing.
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Course you know where yours
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

is of a handsome small ribbed
wool.
Another was Of a silk and wool
mixtUre-saIt and pepper effect
with deep white collar and cuffs.
A truly outstanding suit, the Un.
usal costume cuff links Of rhine.
stones encireIed watches really
add note--thUs making this
really a suit "of The hour"
Last but not Ieast-for swish
and swank-a snowflake 100 per
cent almost doeskin soft black
wool. Very trim and the ermins
boutinere with seed pearl center
makes this an eye. esteher-or
beau catcher whenever and
wherever you may wear it.
So,-sUit yourself so beautifully
and handsomely at the Mar.Ed
Dress Shop, alb DUvaI Street.
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DITTO "FF:-the enthusiastic
Conch feminine rooterS who were
yelling practically for blood, but
the minute one of the st. Theresa
players were hurt-said, want our
team to win, but sure don't want
TO see them hurt-even if they are
on the other side"
the white stripes on the foot
ball-which yours truly had never
seen before inasmuch as this was
the first night" game l had
witnessed.
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Know most effective way TO
purchase iewelry, or silver at
Johnson's JeweIry Shop, 624
DUvaI Street. II is a completely
different approach TO paying for
things and many Of you will
recognize it as a Iay-away plan
in reverse. Am speaking Of the
MERCHANDISE CLUB which
will begin at Johnson's Jewelry!
Don't let Christmas catch you
vnswares! For that precious
and valuable gift, why not 90
TO Johnson's now, and make
your selection of-ssy, bet the
lady in your life would love
and adore one of those KEEP.
SAKE DIAMOND RINGS! This
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

truly will be this evening-natch.
And here's wish for a win for
the High School Team who
certainly from last weeks per
Torrance played a swell game
OF hard hitting and smart foot
ball. Their defensive play was
grand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

To prepare an unbaked pastry
shell for nine-inch pie pan and
trim the Overhang until it is about
half an inch; now turn overhang
under so it is flush with the rim
Of the pan and flute.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

paper Streamers of the schoo
colorS. Another item adding to tn,
pageantry of the evening.
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There is no doubt about it!
The dining room of the Sun and
Sand Beach Club (down Simon
ton-Aflanticward and turn Left
serve excellent and wonderful
meals! The other evening, had a
shrimp creole which was MAG.
nifieently prepared! Everything
here is good! Also, their COM
plete dinner 1.-The works. is really
moderately priced!
Breakfast or lunch at the Sun
and Sand is not only inexpensive,
but we'll, you'll never leave
this dining room hungry because
in addition to good food at all
times, the servings are more
than ample!
Having known genial and
afsble George and Elsie Keyes,
who exPertiY oversee the Sun
and Sand Beach Club, for years,
must mention that all their
customers become their friends
and you'll never dine at the Sun
and Sand Beach Club without
knowing their warm hospitality.
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MORE OF THE SAME:-the
mongrel dog who paraded-Stift
leg stuck straight Out-up anc
down in front of the bleachers.
the amazing, fascinating anc
utterly wonderful collection of hats
worn by the masculine spec.
tators. Truly, every size anc
shape and vintage was there thai
evening.
the soft and delightful Concf
accent of the announcer and how
tears almost Seeped through his
voice when our team met with
reverSalS.
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Now is the time for ito get
Suited" for the Fall and Mar
Ed Dress Shop, Glib DvvaI
have some unusually stunning
ones. May ! tell you, please
of three?
These are only some of the
suits from one Of the leading
and most famous courfiers in
the country and all the fabrics
are Imported Fabric of
France" They are dressn1aker
style and you ladies know what
versatile wearing this type suit
makes. =. -
A two piece one-has a deep
white collar with black stitching
and then tricky business of a
half front yoke-in black with
white stitching. The scooped
shell pockets carry out the
same thread detail and the suit
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0oNALo's BEAUTY SHOP al
ways makes sure
That your hair will have allure.

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hope TO see many of you all
there, or perhaps in the shops this
weekend. Have a grand time
don't forget church on Sunday and
YOURS TRULY till Tuesday next.
jennette (Adv't.D.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-24

Friday, September "a, 1854
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Legion Drill Team
To Attend District
COnfab In Van Vert

Members of the Bluffton Post 3s2,
American Legion, and the Post Drill
team will attend the Second District
convention Sunday at Van Vert.
Representatives. from 45 Posts in
Allen, Auglaize, Logan, Mercer,
Shelby, Van Vert and Hardin coun-
ties are expected to attend the
convention.
Bellefontaine's championship Drum
and Bugle corps will lead the parade
which is scheduled to start at p. m.
Trophies will be awarded the best
drum and bugle corps, best band and
best marching pnit in the parade,
Garnette Foltz, Bluffton, Second
District Commander, will donate one
of the trophies.
Howard Kingdom, Commander OF
the Department of Ohio, will be the
main speaker at the convention ses-
sion which will start at 2 p. m
District officers for the coming year
will be elected and delegates and
alternates to the state and national
conventions viii be chosen.
Rev. Paul Cramer, formerly o1
Bluffton and now an assistant pastor
in Lima and former state department
chaplain, will give the invocation anc
the benediction.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
II Complete Driver
Education Course

Seventeen Bluffton high school stu
dents successfully completed the
driver training course offered for the
first time this year at the local
school under the direction of Joe
Harris, faculty instructor.
Of the IL students completing the
course, six had already qualified for
drivers licenses and II others re-
ceived their licenses upon completion
of the work. Those granted licenses
recently are Mary BURY, Pat Gaiffe,
Saundra Berry, Nancy King, Dawn
Tripplehorn, Barbara Schumacher, No
ra Preto, Daryl Badertscher, Dean
Badertscher, Richard Stager and Paul
Fritchie.
Those who previously qualified for
driver licenses were William RAM
seyer, Arlen Campbell, Ed Reichen-
bach, David Steiner, Ralf Steiner and
Gerald Yoakam,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Services Today
For Emma Geiger

Funeral Services will be held at
2:30 p. m. today, Thursday, for Mrs.
Emma V. Geiger, II, who was found
dead in her home in Orange Town
ship at 1890 p. m. Tuesday, by her
grandson, Harold Klingler. Her
death was ascribed to a coronary
thrombosis following a prolonged
illness. 4
Mr.. Klingler had visited his grand
mother at 8 p. m. Monday evening.
Mrs. Geiger was born July 1,
1882 in Orlslow, Iowa to James and
Ida (Kincafd) Rider, both deceased.
She was married to Noah M. Geiger,
who preceded herlin death March IL,
1915.
Surviving are five children, Mrs.
Leota Clevengsr and Mrs. Clara
Klay, both of Lima; Mrs. Ethel
Lehman, Pandora; Mrs. Nellie Beach,
Arlington; and Mrs. Vivien Deter,
Findlay. A sister, Mrs. Levi Rams
bottom, lives in independence, Kan.
There are 12 grandchildren and Is
great grandchildren.
The Rev. v. C. Oppermann will
officiate at the services with in
terment in Maple Grove cemtery.
The DilIer funeral home is in charge
of services.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Triplett SoftbalI
Teams Starts Slowly

Bluffton Triplett's softball team,
off to one of it's slowest starts in
years, takes to the road for three
contests during the coming week be-
fore returning to Harmon Field for
the next home contest next Wednes-
day night.
Kenton Rexin's play host to the
Triplettmen Friday night in the first
of the three road contests. Game
time is 1880 p. m. Saturday night
Triplett travels to Pandora where
they tangle with the Pandora Russell
Co. team which they defeated recent
ly at Bluffton. Game time is
o'clock. Final road game of the
coming week pits Triplett against
Ottoville at that place next Tuesday
night at Sis.
Gronas Eggs Of the Lima Major
League will furnish the opposition
for the Triplettmen next Wednesday
under the arc lights at Harmon Field
at s p. m.
In games last week the Triplett
team broke even in two contests,
dropping a 4-2 decision to Lima
American Legion at Harmon Field
and edging Lima House Recreation
1912 on the home diamond Friday
night.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
File Court Action
For Rght-Of-Way
In Ri. Is Project
Five Richland Township
Property Owners Are
Named Defendants

Clearing ting way for an early
start this summer on grading the
right-of-way for the new Beaverdam-
Bluffton section of the Route 25
expressway, five land appropriation
actions against Richland township
property owners were filed last week,
and work of relocating pipelines on
the right-of-way was already started.
The appropriation proceedings are
brought by the State Highway De-
partment in the Allen County Com
mon Pleas Court. The actions are
brought to procure a total of 3O.08
acres of right-of-way which the state
has valued at $I1,546.
One tract sought is Til acres be-
longing to Dwight E. and Ollie
Daley, Route 2, Bluffton, and the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.
of New jersey. The highway depart
ment sets a price of s2,266 on the
land and allows an additional $1,000
to cover damages to the remaining
Daley property.
A tract of 3.78 acres belonging to
Andrew and Emma Gratz, Bltffton,
is also sought. 1t is priced at 1,134
in addition to 1927 in damages.
Other owners and values placed
by the state on each section are:
Walter and Florence Schaublin,
Route 2, Lima; 1046 acres, $3,13S
compensation, no damages.
Henry Gratz, Bluffton, and Mar
ion w. McIntire, chief of the DiVis-
ion of Aid for the Aged; 1903 acres,
5000 compensation, no damages.
William and Naomi Amstutz,
Bluffton, and First National Bank
of Pandora; TT acres, $2,472 COM
pensation, $700 damages.
After being served as defendants,
the owners had 10 days in which to
appeal the highway departments
valuations; otherwise judgment is
entered on the basis of the states
petitions,
The contract for the Beaverdam to
Bluffton section of the highway was
let in Columbus recently to the
Hefner Construction company, Celina,
on low bid of $1,903,833.
Workmen for the pipeline COM
panies have been working for some
time south of GRATIS crossing, re-
locating their lines so they will not
interfer with the road work.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Veteran Race Horse Breeder At 81
Rides His First Race -And Wins!

Art Swank, veteran race horse
breeder for nearly 20 years, was
in the winners circle again at
Upper Sandusky on Memorial Day.
His 2-year-old PAGER, Callie G. Moore,
won out in a field of eight with a
time of 2:15 rs, and it marked the
first time in all his experience, that
the 62-year-old Orange Township
breeder drove his own horse on the
track.
Mrs. Swank received the trophy
for her husband, : huge silver table
platter. ##H
Mr.. Swank's wiuner is the grand
son of the worlds champion. Single
G., an Indiana racer. After the race
the Bluffton man sold his horse to
Raymond Brookmyer, a Tiffin race
horse owner. a.
Mr.. Swank raises trotters as well
as PAGERS and has been interested in
horses all his life. In earlier years
he raised draft horses. When the
tractor took their place, Art turned
to breeding racers. He and his wife,
Edith, now have II head on their
farm two miles south of town.
AT the Memorial Day races at the
Wyandot County. fairgrounds, Don
Edie, Blufftbn Body Shop, and Will
liam Morrison Of Mt. Cory, entered
PAGER, @Gary' in the same race
against SWAMI. Their horse ran
fourth. Edie and Morrison also have
trotter named after DR.. F. d,
Rodabaugh, Bluffton. Both of the
horses were purchased from Swank.
Art takes pleasure in naming his
horses after persons for whom he
has a high regard. He named a
PAGER Burdella after Burdella Mar
shall, wife of Carl Marshall. Another
horse, Diane Stout, was named after
his granddaughter, Diane Caugh-
man. The horse Gay Don, was
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
BlufftOn Tennis
Team Runners Up
In Sidney Tourney

Bluffton finished second in the
third annual Western Ohio Doubles
Tennis tournament played at Sidney
Saturday and Sunday. Teams repre-
sented were from Ada, Sidney, Lima
and Bluffton.
Sidney won the tournament when
the Bluffton team of Woody Little
and Dale Dickey defaulted in the
third set of the finals matches after
Little suffered a severely sprained
ankle and was unable to continue
play. Sidney was leading at the
time 4-2. Sidney took the first set
6-1 and Bluffton scored a 60 victory
in the second set of the finals
matches. Trophies were awarded to
the winners and runners-up.
Little and Dickey had defeated
Pomeranz and Fout of Ohio Northern,
Ga, rs and Phillips and Siewert of
Bluffton college, 60, 6-3 Saturday,
to gain the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals match Sunday,
Little Dickey bested White-Schimp
of Sidney 9-7, ST, 9-7, in two-hour
match.
Sidney will appear in Bluffton
Sunday, June 13, for the first match
in league play.
Members of the Bluffton team are
Nate Ganger, Norm Triplett, W. A.
Howe, Roger Howe, Woody Little,
Chas. Steiner, Jim Phillips, Dale
Dickey, Bob Simcox and Ted Steple-
ton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Scout Troop So

The regular meeting night for
Troop 56 has been changed to Tues
day night each week. On May 25 we
practised signalling and fire by flint
and steel for the Scoutorama to be
held at Tiffin June 10th.
On May 81 we participated with
the Explorers in the Scout Music
Festival.
June l we had Board of Review at
the Mennonite Church. Several
Scouts are ready for advancement at
the Scoutorama.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Auxiliary Past Presidents

The Past Presidents Farley of the
American Legion Auxiliary will meet
Friday evening at o'clock in the
home of Monita Burkhardt. The Roll
Call will be answered by mention of
current events. Margaret Turner will
be in charge of the program.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Richland Community Circle

Richland Community Circle mem
bers and their families will have a
picnic supper, Sunday evening, June
13 at Finday park at Shelter House
No. 8 at 6:30 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
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GARD OF THANKS

| wish to thank all friends for the
lovely get we'll bards AID thanks to
the ladies of tie FelloI ship Society
for the foweryqfd SlsqR the nurses
for the kin1hfs All eare. And
thanks, too, TO EeT. BAda shumaker
for. his praS Sers while l was in the
hospital.
Mrs. John Garlinger
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03

named after his tgrandson, Don
Caughman.
The Bluffton man and his horses
are widely known among persons in
the harness circuit.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03

The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet June 8 at 500 p. m. at the
Legion Hall. There viii be an cleo
ton of officers; all members are
urged to attend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03

The theme of the June Z meeting is
Power of Consecrated Youth" with
Betty Main as leader. Hostesses for
the evening will be Mary Ellen Turn
er, Joyce Badertscher and Laurabelle
Basinger.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Wedding Announced

Mr.. and Mrs, Raymond l.. Moser
announce the approaching marriage
Of their daughter, Lou Eileen, to My
ron L. Geiger, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearl L. Geiger of Columbus Grove,
on Wednesday evening, June 8 at 500
D. m. at the Ebenezer Mennonite
church. Custom Of open church will
be observed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Mothers Study Club

The Mothers Study Club will meet
June s at the home of Helen Hauen-
stein with Bernice Risser in charge
of the program.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Society and Hubs
Reaverdam y. S. c. S.

An all day picnic will be held June
3 with theme of the meeting "Stu-
dents in Today's World.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Orange Twp. Farm WOmen's Club

Orange Twp. Farm WOmehs NIUp
The Orange Township Farm
Women's Club will. meet June with
Edith Swank as hostess. Devotions
will be given by Mary Tripplehorn
and Roll Call will be my Wedding
Day.. There viii be a dress auction
held at this meeting. All members
are urged to be present.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Blue Star Mothers

The Blue Star Mothers will meet
Wednesday, June 9 at the Jaycees'
room at SOP p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-06-03
Busy Bee 4rH

The Busy Bee All Club will have
a meeting at the All room at two
o'clock on Friday, June 4.