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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08

after, spending ten days with. her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Steiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jaeger and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burkholder OF
Rockport, spent Saturday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Badertscher
Miss Ruth Hankish left Monday
for Lorain, where she will teach the
coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Eby of Cincin-
natl, spent Friday with his brother,
DR.. H. w. Eby at the Davies home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Kempf Of
North Lawn avenue, visited the Nc
Kenny family in Covington, Ken
lucky, for several days last week. Mr..
Kempf returned home last Thursday
while Mrs. Kenpf remained to visit
in Covington and Cincinnati for
another week.
The Kent Hauenstein family, the
Leland Diller family and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Murray enjoyed an outing
at Buckeye Park the evening of La
Dor Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Edwards and
family of Cincinnati, were week end
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Edwards and family of North
Lawn avenue.
Fred Fritchie enjoyed a visit over
the past week end in Poughkeepsie.
N. Y, with his son, Fred, Jr., and
family.
Sp/3 Bill Burcky returned to Ft.
Hood, Texas, Tuesday after enjoying
several days at home with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Burcky on
Grove street.
Mrs. Nina Fritchie, her sons, Paul
and Byron, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Filhart
of Jenera, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob War
kentine and family Of Fostoria, Carl
Johnston, Fostoria, and Miss Mary
Margaret Mulcahy of Lima, enjoyed
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
PAGE SEVEN
BLUFFTON MARKETS
"wednesday Morninpl

Grain (bushel prices)-wheat $1.74;
corn, $1I6; oats, SOC; new soybeans,
S1.94.
Eggs-large white, 43c; large
brown, Ale; medium white or brown,
36c; small, 23c.
Poultry-heavy hens, 1Sc; leghorn
hens, l5c; heavy fryers, 24c; leg
horn fryers, BIC; stays, lie.
Butterfat-No. l, Soc; No 2, sic.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
August Slightly Warmer, SOmelUhdt Wetter
Than Average Month Of August In Area

The month Of August was some
what warmer with slightly more rain
fall than the average August in this
area, according to the records Of Ray
Burkholder, official weather observer
of near Pandora.
The local weatherman reported
that the mean temperature last
month of 74.9 degrees was % de-
grees higher than the normal mean
of 72.1. The mercury rose to 80
degrees or higher on 10 days dur
ing the month for a total of 20 days
thus far this summer.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
SERVING IN GERMANY

Pfc. Dean F. Amstutz, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph E. Amstutz, of South
Mound street, recently completed
training at Ft. Knox, KY, and has
been assigned for duty in Bamberg,
Germany. His new address is: Pfc.
Dean F. Amstutz, U. S. 52-379-222,
How. Co., End Bn., 9rd Armd. Cav.
Regt, APO 139, New York, N. Y.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
FOR SALE-SToCK

FOR TRADE OR SALE - ono
yearling Shropshire buck. Kenneth
-Winkler. Phone 646-R.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08

August precipitation Of 2.S7 inches
was .01 inch above the August
normal of 2.86 inches, and brought
the total rainfall for the first eight
months of the year to 23.46 inches.
Normal for this period is 24.4O
inches.
The highest temperature during
the month occurred on August 3
when Burkholder's thermometer reg
istered SO. Lowest temperature
was 4S degrees recorded on August
"a.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
CARD OF THANKS

We deeply appreciate the man
kind expressions of help and symp;
thy extended to US during the deaf
Of our husband and father.
Mrs. Grace Weaver
Gerald Weaver
Melvin Weaver
Marylin Weaver
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Weaver
and Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08

THE MORTGAGE DEBT of U. S.
farmers increased seven percent dur
ing 1854.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
PROPERTY FOR SALE

5 ROOM MODERN HOUSE, gar
age attached; Inside newly painted; !;
storm windows and doors; deep lot.
Phone 171-R, James Morton. If
3 BEDROOM HOME, new, on
Cherry street, copper plumbing, cast
iron bathroom fixtures, %inch hard
wood floors, oak cupboards, Lennox
oil heat, Handicapped, ready to move in.
John Klay, w. Elm st.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
earn OF THANKS

We wish to- thank our friends and
neighbors for their thoughtful ex-
pressions of sympathy and their help
full acts at theAtime of the death of
our mother, Susan Louella (Mrs.
Christian G) Amstutz.
Frederick N. Afhstutz
Max Karl Amstutz
- and Families -
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
WRITE TO-DAY
CARD OF THANKS

/. / wish to thank all those who have
sent cards and gifts and for your Wis
its and help given me during my ill
ness.
Amos Tschiegg
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-09-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
IMPORTANT
INCOME OPPORTUNITY

Responsible person to be ap-
pointed in this and surrounding
areas to handle our new auto
matte merchandise machines
Steady income upwards of $4,000
per year devoting spare time to
start. No Selling. Duties consist
of refilling and collecting money.
To be eligible you must be able
to qualify and have $592 to
cover inventory. For interview
write giving particulars, phone
and reference to: American, P.
o. Box 2749, Dept, 422, Cleve-
land IL, Ohio.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-04-15

Germ over 'hopp lrs is a memory of the
Dos when huge migrations took place
and some farmers were virtually wiped
out overnight Again, however one
must consider the species involved.
The invasion problem of the SOS was
caused by MeIanOplus mexicanus, the
migratory grasshopper AS far as is
known, this is the only hopper we have
which eats wide variety of plants
and which migrates under certain con-
ditions During the past few years none
of the problems have involved MeIanO-
plus mexicanus.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-04-15
Local Problems

AS this is the only hopper we have
which migrates to any extent, the prob
lens of late years have been of local
Importance only IF the time comes
when this species builds up to the pro-
portions it did in the 3Os then the prob
lem will certainly become one which
will be not only of state but also of in
terstate Importance. At the present
time, movement of 'hoppers is not a
problem where only rangeland is in
volved. Where cropland is adjacent to
infested rangeland there is a distinct
possibility that 'hoppers will move a
short distance into the crops.
Because of the complexities involved,
it is not possible to make generalized
recommendation for control. Not only
do species of 'hoppers and type of vege-
tation enter into it but the value of the
forage to the Individual operator must
be considered Again, weather enters
the picture. Under dry conditions it
may be advisable to save forage which
could be spared in wetter years Like
wise, one Individual may feel certain
forage is worth saving which someone
else would not In the final analysis
it will be up to the Individual operator
to decide whether or not control will be
feasible on his land.
The factors which are responsible for
the buildup of grasshoppers are numer-
GUS and complex. No one has been able
to evaluate them well enough to come
up with accurate predictions as to what
will happen in the future Montana is
the only place in the United States
where a concerted effort is being made
to determine the actual place of the
hopper in our economy. Someday we
hope to know all the answers. In the
meantime technical assistance is avail
able if you feel a problem exists in
your area.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-04-15

lem, for it is now possible TO senarato
'hoppers into destructive and monde.
Structive species. 1t also makes OBJ
vious the fallacy of judging the sever
Ity OF a hopper infestation when viewed
from the standpoint of numbers per
square yard alone. Certainly only half
dozen grass feeders per yard will re-
move more valuable forage than will
half hundred sage brush-feeding hon
pers. The result of these studies is a
knowledge that 'hoppers are not scat
tered at random over the range but
are found only in spots where conditions
are just right for the particular species
involved.
Since 'hoppers are so dependent for
survival on the type of vegetation in
an area, it would be expected that
changes in vegetation would also bring
about changes in the kind and number
of 'hoppers present. This has proved
to be the case. Vast areas in Montana
have been modified and changed as
result of mans activities and the forces
OF nature. Many acres have been
plowed UP and abandoned grazing
especially overgrazing) by animals has
modified much of the land, periods of
drought and moisture abundance have
caused, and are causing, changes in
vegetation.
Changes Bring 'HOppers
All of these variations are reflected
in changes of grasshopper species. I'm
fortunately, some of the most destruc-
tive species of 'hoppers thrive best in
those areas where the most violent
changes are apparent. That is, if a
field has been plowed and abandoned
or if it has been heavily overgrazed,
the first plants present in the natural
struggle to return to the normal are
the ones which support the most devas-
Eating of the 'hoppers.
In addition to land use and weather.
the soil type in any locality is respon-
sible, to great degree, for the vege-
5ation there. When one takes into con-
sideration all these factors, it is easy
% see that identical conditions which
avor one particular species of hopper
10 not occur over large areas and usu-
lily do not occur at one time. Grass
topper problems are therefore local in
nature and not statewide as many be-
ieve.
Probably the one factor which has
contributed the most to the present con-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22

Make something aracvely different for table during the
holidays easy single red candle coloed
ribbon small Christmas balls and white
bers originality pattern
gets gifts Of favorable expressions from guests The fine
with knife scissors The contrasting
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
New Years Gift
OF Broken Dishes

Most Americans would be per-
picked to find a pile of broken
crockery on their doorstep New
Years morning. However, it's a
tlme-honored Danish custom to
save every dish which comes to
grief during the year and hurl it
all against the front doors of
friends and neighbors on New
Years Eve.
The tossers are supposed to
toss and run, but not too fast.
Before they get away, the house
holder is supposed to open the
door and invite them in for
coffee and doughnuts.
A pile of broken crockery
around any Danish threshold on
New Years morning attests the
popularity of the householder
and is compliment to his wife's
ability to make delicious coffee
and tasty doughnuts.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22

| and universities to receive
grants.
"We're very pleased to have
been included among the colleges
receiving generous Ford Foun-
dation grants for faculty sala-
rles," he said. "One of our major
finicial problems has been to
find ways of increasing our cur
rent income. SO that faculty sala-
ries would be raised as the cost
of living rose. THIS grant will
provide welcomed help and will
be used, Of course, as specified
by the foundation"
Marietta College is a charter
member of three accrediting
groups and can, we feel, be proud
of the high acaremic standing
which it has always maintained" ;"
he continued.
''The Ford Foundation is one
more proof" he concluded, that
the college policy of maintaining
its academic standards even
through periods of financial diff
ficulty is a sound one"
The Marietta gift was part of
a total $2l0,000,000 grant made
to colleges and universities
throughout the country. The sum
goes in the inStitution's epdou-
ment fund for faculty salaries
for 10 years, after which the in
terest may be used as desired.
The colleges will receive the
grants from the Ford Foundation
during the next Is months.
In this area, Marietta Mem
orial hospital received a grant of
$56,400; Bethesda hospital, $685.
100 and Good Samaritan hospital,
GAINESVILLE, $90.400.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
Christmas True
Meaning Has
Advanced World

Pleasant as it is to dream of a
White Christmas with its car
OILS and gifts, feasting and merry
making, the sparkling eyes of
children delighting in Santa
Claus and the wonderful Christ
mas trees, these things never
can symbolic the tremendous
significance Of the day.
The birth Of the Saviour was
the greatest event in the history
Of the world. In spite of all the
back-slidings, Christian peoples
have pressed forward steadily.
However vicious and corrupt,
the world today is far better
than the world of pagan times
familiarity with the cross and
cruclflXion has abolished legal
tortures and much cruelty-and,
If given chance, might shame
us into banishing the curse of
international viciousness for the
sake of Him who became the
Saviour Of Mankind.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
xxxmas Kisses;
MIst!eloe BesioWs
All Good Fortune

Very few people don't know
what sprig of mistletoe means
at Christmas time-especially
when there's pretty girl stand
ing beneath it. But few people
realize that this very pleasant
custom has its root in agc-old
SuperstitionS.
The lore of primitive days con-
talns many references to mistle-
toe.
According to an ancient Morse
legend, the sun god was slain by
an arrow fashioned from the
mistletoe plant. He was resur-
rected by his mothers tears,
which falling upon the plant,
were crystallized into pearly
berries. Because Of this magical
healing, it was ordained that
mlstletoe should grow neither on
heaven nor earth, but suspended
between. That is the reason, runs
the legend, that mistletoe is
found growing on trees.
Mistletoe was Of special signi-
flcance to the DruidS, ancient
pagan priests of England, who
cut it off trees with golden
knife used only for that purpose.
They believed it possessed won
derful powers of healing and
acted as protection from witch
craft. During the December
religious rites, it was bestowed
upon individuals as special
mark Of honor.
Because of its supposed saIu-
tary properties. mistletoe was
often hung over the doors of pri-
mitive houses as sign Of good
will. Belief in magic has disap-
peared, but this custom still re-
mains. And a kiss under the mis-
tletoe still has beneficent effects
Try it and see for yourself!
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22

responsible for its ensuing popu-
larity in this country.
The beautiful poinsettia thri-
YES in its native Mexico, but
elsewhere must be handled with
care. Constant warmth is need
ed, with most experts recon-
mending temperatures between
70 and 80 degrees during the day
and no less than IS at night.
Sudden changes in temperature
cause the plant to drop its leaves,
The brilliantly colored flow
ers it has at Christmas time,
however, make the poinsettia a
decoration must" in most homes
and is reward enough for any
effort needed to make the plant
thrive
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
Christmas Plant,
Poinsetia, Named
After Statesman

The poinsettia, ''The Christmas
Plant takes its name from a
brilliant American statesman,
Joel Roberts PoinSett.
Poinsett was U. S. ambassador
to Mexico and a friend to several
American presidents, yet he
achieved his principal fame by
introducing this Mexican plant
to American botanists. Upon his
return to his South Carolina
home, Poinsett grew the unusual
house plant and was directly
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
New Year Celebration
Is Popular In EnqIand

The English have always had
a big time on New Years Eve.
When the Puritan government
abolished Christmas and abso-
lutely forbade any celebration of
that day, the English vented all
their holiday spirit on the New
Year.
Although restoration of the
Stuarts brought about revival
of Christmas customs and tradi-
tionS, the New Year celebration
never faded in popularity, sur
viving Puritanism and later, in
1852 the switch to the Gregorian
calendar when the date of its
observance was changed from
March Is to January /.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
Christmas Brings
Spirit OF Trust,
Faith To People

Indicative Of the integrity and
trustfulneSs prevailing through
out the world at Christmas time,
people of Holland often entruSt
gifts to total strangers request
ing the passerby to leave the
package on such-and-Such a door
step.
Halfway across the globe,
Negro families in Virginia long
have observed the table covered
With-a~Sheet custom, The dining
room table is covered with q
sheet. Names of everyone in the
household are written on slips
Of paper and pinned to the sheet,
Gifts arc Sncalled under the
sheet when everybody is sup
posed TO be asleep, and even the
youngest child rcfrains from
'peeking' until the gifts are un.
Veiled Christmas morning,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
Washington Began
Open House Custom

Some historians credit George
Washington with starting the
custom Of receiving friends, and
holding open house" on New
Years Day.
The first president began this
custom in 1890, when New York
was the seat of the government.
He made practice of opening
the doors of the presidential
mansion for a reception on each
New Years Day. Home and
foreign diplomats were invited
as well as the local citizenry.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
WHEN SANTA LEAVES

While American children
always find their Christmas pre-
sents in the stockings or under
the tree, children of other ma
tions must search for theirs. Nor
wegian children seek them out
in hiding places which may be
anywhere in the house. In Italy,
they seek them in "Urns of Fate"
and in France children usually
find them in wooden shoes.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22

On damp days, when the temperature is between
800 and 5O0 F., catbutetor icing is most likely to
happen. As you drive along, moisture from the
air condenses in the carburetor where it's chilled
by evapcrating gasoline and freezes on delicate
carburetor parts, This blocks the flow Of air and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
THOUSANDS SEND CARDS

Last year some $4,000 Ameri-
cans sent Christmas cards to
President and Mrs. Eisenhower.
This number was almost twice
the total received by the Eisen-
hoWerS the year before.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22

The first Christmas cards were
mailed in 1886 by Henry Cole,
an Englishman. The cards de-
plcted Victorian family assem-
bled at the festive board and
bore and the now famous greet
ing: "a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year to YOU"
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-12-22
Marietta College Receives $167,2oo
Grant From Ford Foundations Grant

PRESIDENT W. Bay Irvine of Marietta College graft
tude today for Ford Foundations grant
faculty salaries
n In statement from Fort WORTH Tex, making
business trip this week. President he is
happy that Marietta
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-02

Ell DORADo-Principal L J. Gurst visited the March of
Dimes prepannng campaign conference at Tuskegee in
tte Tuskegee Alabama November IT and 49, Approximate
200 persons from all sections of the country were present
charlie Bynum of New York the guest speakers
for the affair Although the Sak Vaccine has proven TO be
huge funds needed for correctional purposes and
Cor continuation of present plans The will begin in
January 1856 Colonel I. H. Barton chairman of Lion Oil
~ visited school and viewed of the hooks COM
n INTO library from the $1,000 donation made To our
chod ehidrens books Watson elementary students
observed National book week November 1119 with posters
ts dramatizatons and book fair Participation in choral
eadngs and dramazation of many Of the Mother
bymes during the home story hour hghghted the eel
haton under the supervision of Mrs L. " Anderson Choral
rom leaders were: Harold Brooks Oracle ~ Richmond Ben-
"A Berry and Roy Dawson Mrs. L. NJ Scott Mrs Oil
zee Wheeler supervised skit with their and third
GEAR groups Title of t The -Four Riders by Charlotte
Kn Characters Linda Dyke Flora Oliver Paige
an Edmondson. ir, Thomas Dunn. Tomme Gentle Rich
ard Manning Winston Anderson and b. ]. Anderson =. See
America Books, skt. presented by the third year
class under the supervision of Mrs Mabe Cup Class
Ger was Willie Lowery America by plane and in
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-02
" party. Thanksgiving day.

day party. Thanksgiving day. A
big turkey dinner vas served to
the guests La their home. Is Tux
do court More than 50 guests
helped Mrs Pstillo celebrate her
birthday. Members of the fam
lily attending were Rev. J. r.
Green. father Of The honoree. Hell
enc. Lucille. Catherine. James. jr,
Mary Frances and Charles Edward
Patillo. children. Mrs Patillo re-
ceived nany lovely gifts Rev.
J. r. Green viii speak on the
subject Talent at Zion Hill
Baptist church. Sweet Home in
the interest Of the Sunday school
at s:45 a. m. The Arkansas
Baptist state convention closed al
First Baptist church. Prescott last
Friday mite. More than 1000 peo-
pie from over the state attended.
and 272 ministers were present.
Rev. 7. T. Guy president. of Lit
tie rock made the address Thurs
day. After the address, he was
reelected president The conven-
ton was very successful Rev.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-02
N'iva 81. Pike
Ulysses Shepherd

Ulysses Shepherd
On the sick list are Mr.. and
Mrs. James A Calhoun is mueh
improved Both he and his wife
are suffering from strokes d.
Visitors at Mt Zion AME church.
November 20 were. Mrs. Calie
Earl Ellis. Mrs. Edna Moore and
Mrs NJ. Z. Mckinley of Okla
hUma- She is the sister Of Mrs
Nancy witherspoon 1t was
reported to the writer that Mrs.
Callie Earl and George Ellis were
united in marriage Those at
tending the annual conference at
Bethel in Warren were, Willie
Crawford, Robert L. Nelson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Shepherd
Rev. Reed. pastor at Crcssett de-
ivered the morning message Rev.
z Jordan extended the invitation.
Bishop wilkes gave the highlights
and the Rev. Crudup was host
pastor and c. NJ. Hawking was
host presiding elder The
Ministerial council closed Nov
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-12-02
Giving rhanks-Wish Your comsro

The last Thursday in November
signals not only the official arrival
OF turkey and cranberry sauce. but
the tofegathering OF family menu
bers who haven't been together for
some time. This. we feel. makes
Thanksgiving Day a perfect oeea-
sion for pleture-taking-espeeially
group pictures which every body
always enjoys adding to an al
bum collection.
Though all OF Us will surely for
get ealofies and diets In the face
of the grooming board" that's -
Tar as We should 90 In emulating
our Victorian aneesiorsi When II
comes 10 taking family group pie
tures. stiff poses and s,uify for
n5aiity ere now rs definitely Out
Of esie = the plush-parlar al
- safsre OF Grandmother's day
l. st#ee your group snapshots.
Ia - q tcw pointers You'll do
80 = r nsTi ef kirsi of all.
ra.atf4t 70 shoot too large . group
al ehe TIE. YoI'li lind neo pie
tufs a. bsiter than one-if more
thai . half q dozen poodle are GO
IN IL naise up . single unit tor
your vievilnder
Next. be sure your subjects have
. center OF interest. or you may