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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
HATTERAS BOYS ON
LONG SOUTHERN TRIP

S/Sgt. Albert Austin returned
home Tuesday from Liberty,
Miss, where he visited Larry
Jones. He was accompanied by
Grady Austin. They also visited in
Macon, Ga. and Mobile, Ala; Mr.;
and Mrs. Latham Austin in Nice
vile, Florida, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j
Fisher in Shallotte, N. C. and Mr.
and Mrs. and Mrs Tom Eaton in
New Bern. Sgt. Austin is visiting
his mother, Mrs. A. Burrus, before
sailing for Japan.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
PAGE SEVEN
GEO. M. WISE So

George M. Wise, Sr., of Stumpy
Point celebrated his Goth birthday
Sunday. Those present for the din
ner were his son, Geo. M, Jr., and
wife Winnie, and George the III
of Norfolk, his daughter, Melba
and husband, Horace Hooper, ST.,
Horace, Jr., Eddie Leigh Hooper,
Mrs. BERTHE Wise, Mrs. Geraldine
Anderson, Bill, Lois, and Gail
Anderson of Norfolk and Mrs.
Wise.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

THE BOY IN SERVICE, or old
friend or relatives a long way
from home, will appreciate the
gift of a years subscription to
this newspaper, only $3.50. 1t is
the cheapest, surest and best way
to send them letter from home
each week. Don't delay; buy it to-
day. We mail it each week. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
MANTEo coLoRED NEWS

The Roanoke School Parent
Teachers Association met Tues
day night in the school auditor
ium. We were pleased and greatly
appreciative of the presence of the
Health officer, DIR. W. w. John
ston of Dare and Currituck Coun-
ties, who spoke on health in gen.
eral. His speech will always be
remembered by those who heard
him. And we trust by his coming
to US that his pattern of good
health" will be interviewer in ou1
lives. And will be challenge to
all of US III The pursuit of Good
Health.
Mr.. Hunter of Ahoskie was
guest at the school P.T.A. meet
ing Tuesday, March 1. Mr.. Hunter
has business in Elizabeth City
known as the Hunters Funeral
Home. After giving some timely
remarks, he presented each person
gift and he gave the P.T.A. a
donation.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
LEOALS

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE COUNTY
Having this day duly qualified
as Executor of the estate of Ellis
H. Midget, deceased, of Manteo,
Dare County, North Carolina, !
hereby give notice to all persons
indebted to his estate to come for
ward and make immediate settle
ment; and those holding claims
against the said estate will pre-
sent them for payment within
TWELVE MONTHS from the date
of this notice or it will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
This January 81, 1866.
EDWIN R. MIDGETT, Executor
Manteo, North Carolina
T-2-4-6tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
statesmen WANTED: Would

statesmen WANTED: Would
you like to have a good, per-
manent, profitable business of
your own. You can have-selling
Rawleigh Products. Hundreds of
men are earning more than ever
before, supplying families with
Rawleigh's every day necessities.
You can too. Good locality avail
able in Hyde County. Write
Rawleigh's, Dept. NCC-480-216,
Richmond, Va. H-3-3-4tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF COAS-
TAI SCENES, Shipwrecks and
other events may shed important
light on the history of our coast.
Please advise what you have, (al-
so old newspaper and magazine
articles or clippings, and we will
be glad to see them. Address
card to P. o. Box 1877, Manteo, N.
G If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

MAN or woman wanted to take
over route of established Wat
kins customers in the City of Bel
haven. Earnings unlimited. No in
vestment necessary. We will help
you get started. Write the ]. R.
Watkins Co., Dept. SD, Richmond,
Virginia. P-2-10-4tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

Cherrapunji, Assam, the "wet-
test place in the world" has an
average rainfall of 458 inches per
year. It is on record, however,
that in 1861, Cherrapunji had 905
inches of rain, of which 366 inches
fell during the month of July.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

Open year round. ANDERSON'S
SUPER MARKET. For rental
information write ANDERSON'S
BEACH COTTAGES, Kitty
Hawk. In North Cardinals Far
Famed Mays Head Kitty Hawk
Region.
12-19-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

SEVERAL used Underwood type
writers now ready for sale. Some
excellent values, both elite and plea
type. Also filing cabinets, stools,
etc. Times Printing Co., Inc, Man
teo, N. C.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

FOR RENT: 4-bedroom house,
furnished; County Street, near
highway. E. E. Meekins, realtor,
phone Manteo 101. T-3-4-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

BEN CLIFF, Takoma Park, Md,
who has been named executive d.
rector of the North Carolina Divi-
sion, American Cancer Society,
succeeding Mrs. George E. Mar
shall, Mount Airy. A native of
Hendersonville, Cliff held posi-
tons in Asheboro, Elizabeth City
and Burlington before going to
the Washington, D. c., area,
where he has worked with nation
al Red Cross headquarters and
a pharmaceutical manufacturing
concern.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
For Sale. MoN1IMENTs IN mar.

For Sale: MONUMENTS in mar
BILE and granite, "all kinds and
designs. Authorized dealer for
the worlds most beautiful monu-
ments - ROCK of AGES - ].
Winton Sawyer, Elizabeth City, N.
C. Saving you the middleman's
profit"
ap-3-1S-52tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

ance figures showed July, August,
June, October and September, in
the order named, as the most Pop
ular travel months for the Great
Smokes Park and the Blue Ridge
Parkway.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

PANSY PLANTS, English daisies
SOC doz.; Sweet William, mixed,
$1.00 doz. Gerberi, SOC each. Roa-
noke Island Gardens, Manteo, N.
C. Tibet tic
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

WANTED: or 2 used John Deere
tractors. State year, model and
price. c. A. Jones, Route 8, Box
118, Columbia, N. g. T-2-18-3tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

SEE A. w. DRINKWATER if you
want to buy some good land or
a good house. Lots on Beach. In
surance and Bonds. Manteo, N. G.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

ARTIST SUPPLIES. Speed ball
sets, India ink, black drawing
ink, silver ink, white ink, drawing
paper. TIMES PRINTING CO.,
Inc, Manteo. tt
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

WHAT DO you have to sell in
land or houses; what do you
want to buy? Communicate with
The MiTlo Co., Box 42S, Manteo,
N. G.. T-11-12-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends
for the many cards sent and other
courtesies extended US recently
while we were in Norfolk hospi-
tai. Your kindnesses were deeply
appreciated.
Mr.. and MRS. KEITH FEARING
T-3-5-1ac
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

OGDEN SEED SOY BEANS, sec
ond season from Tennessee
Foundation Beans; very nice. Put
up even weight-two bushels-in
COOL bags. Can deliver from Fair
field any time, especially Saturday
mornings. First come, first served.
Price, 1915 bushel. A. L. Cuthrell,
Swan Quarter. H-2-3-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

WANTED TO BUY - House and
lot on ocean. Write me what
you have. A. w. Drinkwater.
Phone 26, Manteo, N. c. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

For your insurance needs see
W. r. PEARCE, Manteo, N. G.
All kinds of insurance
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

UPRIGHT PIANO For Sale at
Mirlo Lodge, Rodanthe, N. C.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

OFFICE SUPPLIES. Loose leaf
ledgers, ledger sheets, colunmar
sheets, columnar pads; 200-page
and 3O0-page single entry ledgers;
day books, counter books, type
writer ribbon, typewriter erasers,
typewriter cleaner, and many
other items needed for daily use
in your office. TIMES PRINTING
CO., Manteo, N. C. Phone "A.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

FOR SALE: Thirty gallon hot
water heater; Pepsi-Cola ice
box. Apply H. & H. Grill Build
ing. Manteo, N. c.
T-2-25-3tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

Volume of water of the ANA
ION River is nearly four times
that of the Mississippi.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-03-04

Dependable Service
Excellent facilities
for handling your
shipments quickly
coll BE. 3-3188
1852
&6
Evening star., 1955-07-10
TyHERR'S some
IL thing about
the beach that

the beach that
brings out the lunatic in people. Here
are a few midsummer suggestions in
case the suns gone to your head:
Above: thatched-roof raffia hat Helen
Storey, walking bag (Aster). Pony-tail
cap elsa Originals, cotton work gloves
Betsy Boss). The gamin bathing cap
Just above is from Kleinert's.
Left: Straw hat decorated with tree
trunks, birdhouse, etc. Daffy- Domer),
red-striped T-shirt (Glentex), water
melon bag Jamaica House,.
Below: Panama straws with dangling
fish and blossoming roses (William J.),
pelican beach bag Oaffy-D Domer), straw
berry sunglasses CThe Osborns), huge
flower earrings (Coro) Joan RATTNER
DAN WYNN PaoTos
Evening star., 1955-07-10
How Hospital
Stopped Athletes
Foot Itch!
Amazing ''hospisol-sessed"
sreans destroys Fest Dssls sSngi On
6o-seeOnd sonsoes s. lnssunsiy
- relieves tho iselslna toel -

Why endure that agonizing toe
itch? Hospital tests show TING
Antiseptic Cream gives instant re-
lief restores wonderful COM
fort to sore, burning skin and
cracked. peeling toes.
Laboratory tests also prove that
TING's remarkable fungicidal ac-
tion destroys Athletes Foot fungi
on 6O-second contact. Prevents
spread of infection. Aids healing of
raw, cracked toes amazingly fast.
TING is q non-greasy, stainless
dry cream" discovery. Simply rub
ON. Dries quickly to powder that
clings, continues relief for hours.
Buy TING today. Guaranteed re-
suits. Money back if you are not
satisfied. At all druggists. Only 69t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-02
MILLIKEN
"LORETTE'

All the fonlly con dress hoppily ID
foshions Of this marvel flonnel. 5596
Orion, 1875 wool, It's hand OF mochine
washable. Keeps its new look longer,
holds its shape better, soves you up
keep money. Newest spring 8 90
colors. 81" wide. yard, =
WGi--Eobsic Store, 9Th Floor
3. selection OF Chevy Chose. Alexondrio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

the WASHINGTON AR PICTORIAL MAGAZINE AUGUST a.
, 1955-05-18
Low Against Dog
Nuisance 10 be
Strictly Enforced

The Department Of Public
Safety will soon start a cam
paign to rid the towns of Chris
tiansted and Frederiksted of
stray dogs that roam the
streets at nights, fighting and
bowling and keeping people
awake.
Owners Of pets would do well
to begin training them to re-
main indoors at nights. It was
made known also that persons
who permit their dogs to howl
and keep the neighbors awake
will be liable to prosecution
if they fail to quiet the animal.
Commissioner Hernandez
has made it known that all
laws, including traffic, that
are @on the books" will hence
forth be strictly enforced.
, 1955-05-18
Govt Secretary, Mrs.
Cldunch Going to
Mainlund in June

Government Sec'y & Mrs.
Charles Claunch are going to
the mainland in June to at
tend commencement exercises
at Villanova University, in
Pennsylvania, where their son
will graduate with honors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claunch will
be away about three weeks.
They will depart from St. Tho
mas on June 5.
, 1955-05-18
President sees Now
Down otter Dulles
Report on Aus. Treuty

President Eisenhower sees
q new dawn in the report of
Secretary Of State John, Foster
Dulles on the signing Of the
Austrian treaty by the four
occupying powers, and Mr..
Dulles saw a turning point.
Report BY the Secretary
was given over a special tele-
vision program yesterday. Mr..
Dulles said in part that the
events of the last two weeks
notably the entry Of West
Germany into NATO, the sign
ing Of the Austrian treaty and
the Soviet agreement to a Big
-Four meeting mark a
turning point IN the tide Of his
Mr.. Dulles pointed out that
the Red Armies have turned
Continued on page A
, 1955-05-18
StdnleY Coulter to be
Director Of Special
Ser. for Richmond

Stanley Coulter is slated to
become Director of Special
Services in connection with a
prison industries program to
started shortly.
Mr.. Coulter will handle the
welfare, recreation and indus
tries program of Richmond
Penitentiary.
A former Director of Police
and until recently Superinten-
dent Of Public Welfare, Mr..
Coulter should find it relative
y easy to head up such a pro
gram.
, 1955-05-18
Cornm'r Hernandez
Tells Police They now
Hove q Profession

Commissioner Of Public
Safety Hernandez talked with
members Of the Police force
yesterday and gave a general
outline of what he expects of
the men and the type of Police
force that he plans to give
st. Croix and the Virgin Is
lands as a whole, before he
relinquishes the post.
Among other things he made
it clear that police work in
the Virgin Islands now is a
profession. The starting salary
of 5000 per month is higher
than that paid IN Puerto Rico,
and under the new Pay Plan
for the Police a man can go
as high as $500 per annum.
He wants his men to be in
dependent and to avoid being
obligated to anyone because of
some personal favor, thus en-
barrassing the officer in the
performance Of his duty at
some future time.
Mr.. Hernandez said he ex-
poets to send away some Of
the men for specialized train
ing. Two were sent from st.
Thomas to the Cincinnati
continued on page a
, 1955-05-18
Governor Alexander
to be
Speoker at Howurd

Governor Alexander will be
the speaker at commencement
exercises at Howard Univers-
ity the first week in June.
The Governor was schedul-
ed to attend the Board Of Dir
ector's meeting in Washington
yesterday but could not.
He was in Puerto Rico
last week where he was adj
visor to the delegates to the
West Indian Conference.
, 1955-05-18
Archie Thomus to
Open Record Shop in
C~hristiuinsted

Archie Thomas, proprietor
of the Record Shop in Freder-
iksted and leader of the
Rhythm Makers Orchestra,
has announced the opening of
a Record Shop in Christian
sted for the sale of American,
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30

Love Call" was played during
the ceremony and the tradition
al marches were used. "Seal Us
Oh Holy Spirit" was used as
the benediction.
The bride was lovely in a full
length gown of white slipper
satin, fashioned with a pointed
waist, stand up collar and long
sleeves. The full skirt ended in
a chapel train. Her finger tip
veil of nylon illusion fell ron,
lace cloche encrusted with
seed pearls. Her only ornaTen'
was pearl earrings. She carried
la white Bible topped with j
white purple throated orchid
satin streamers and white spit
carnations.
The bride had as her matron
of honor and only attendant,
Mrs. Bill Kimbo of Lamar, cou-
sin of the bridegroom. Size wore
a waltz length gown of Christ
mas red nylon tulle and satin
fashioned with a StraplcSS bod
ice and TERED bouffant skirt.
with 4 stole of matching tullc.
She wore a bandeaux of ma n
ing tulle petals, conferred with
rhincStones. Her flowers were
a spray of white carnations tied
with satin ribbon.
TIE bridegroom" had Bill KIM
90 of Lamar as best man
Immediately following he
ceremony the couple left FOR q
wedding trip to Florida. Tor
travelling the bride wore 4 wine
and black tweed suit with mat
ching accessories and the orchid
lifted from her Bible.
Mrs. Hinson was graduated
from the Tabor City High
School and attended Campbell
College, BuicS Creek. Mr.. Hin
son graduated from Williams
Township High School and SER
we'd four years in the u s. Air
Force, two Of which were in
Anchorage. Alaska. He has been
engaged in farming and partial
sales work with Prince Motor
Company in Tabor City since
receiving his discharge in jan.
uary.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30

ford Hinson was solemnized
Saturday evening, November S
at 6 o'clock in the Lamar Bap-
fist parsonage, Lamar, S. c. The
Rev. r. K. Corder officiated.
The bride is the daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. Roy w. Long OF
Tabor City and the bridegroom
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Hinson of Clarendon.
The couple spoke their double
ring VOWS before a background
of lilies, assorted chrysanthe-
NUNS and grecnry.
Prior to the ceremony a pro-
gram of nuptial music was pre-
sented by Miss Bernice Lee Gore
of Lamar. cousin of the bride
groom. Selections included
Sweetest Story Ever Told" and
81 Love You Truly" Indian
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30

bridge Club at her home re-
Gently at which time Mrs. Leon
Fonvielle received the high
score award.
Others playing were Mrs. J
M. McGougan. Mrs. d. J. Hugh
es, Mrs. c. E. Walden, Mrs
James Brice and Mrs. Cecil
Mercer.
A dessert course was served
by Mrs. Jernigan following the
progressionS.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30
Bette Gaskiu
Named President
Senior FIJI CLub

Bette GaSkin was rccen-,v
named president OF the Tai or
City Senior All Club for 'he
1856 term.
Other Officers elected were rs
follows; Bobbic Jean Watts
treasurer, Janice Norris - r.
porter, Joan CoX-song leader
Barbara Mills - pianist. Linda
Norris and Betty johnson wee
elected to serve on the program
committee.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30
Miss Lila G. Soles
Named Miss Nakina

Miss Lila Gray Soles, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Solts
of route 3, Tabor City, and
granddaughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Soles Of Loris, won the
honor of "Miss Nakina of 1855
In a contest held at the Nak;na
School last week.
Miss Soles is a member OF tie
Nakina Senior class.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30

Most PoweF-up to 44cc more disable power
met horsepower than any other pickup. Fastest
getaway. Most power for passing smooth, flexible
power for easier. safer mIncuvcrng in traffic. You
have a choice Of engines 67-h.p. VS. or l33-h.p.
Six. Only Ford offers modern Short Stroke power
in crery engine at extra cost. lWork-savng Fordo
matte optionaL)
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30
Miss Long Weds
Mr.. HinSOn In
Lamar Parsonage

The marriage of Miss Elma
Lorraine Long and Daniel Rae
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30
Mrs. F. M. Jernigan
Eutertains At Bird ge

Mrs. Fred M. Jernisan, Sr. en-
tertained the Tuesday Afternoon
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-11-30

Most Safefy Feofures-with safety
design found in no other truck. Only in SO
Ford will you find such safety features as the
new Lfcguard steering wheel and Lifeguard
door latches that help protect driver in case of
accident Also biggest brakes in the 12-ton
field Safer tubclcss tires are now standard on
all Ford Trucks, at no extra cost. See your
Ford Dealer for a "Dr0r"- j'row-cT ridc' i,','v.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27
Flying Farmer"
Named Speaker At
CIR Rrm Institute

William Tanger, flying farmer of
Bellefontaine, and Mrs. Paul MARY
Lou) \Pfeiffer, director of women's
activities. at Radio Station WRFD,
Worthingtou, will be principal speak
ers at the Cory -Rawson Farm Insti-
tute which has been set for February
% and "a.
The announcement was made this
week by Lynn Cupples, president of
the Institute. Other officers are
Wallace Phillips, vice president; Mrs.
Eldon Shafer, secretary Mrs. Ray
mond HamiltonE treasurer, and Mrs.
Emerson Inbody, hostess.
The following committees are ap-
pointed: Prizes, Lehr j. Reese, Nor
man Hannewhld, Harold Young, Mrs.
Albert Baurhan and Mrs Burdette
Otto; nominating, Emerson Inbody,
Donald Harris and G. E.James.
Wade o. Knight, principal of the
Cory Rawsd IN high school, is chair
man Of the evening program which
will be held Wednesday, February
%, at 7:3O p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27
Name New Members
To Board Of Health

The District Advisory Health
Council of Allen county, of which
Mayor W. A. Howe of Bluffton and
Mayor Wayne Tripplehorn of Beaver
dam are members, recently met to
appoint two new members to the AL
len county board of health and launch
a study providing for merging the
county and City of Lima health
boards.
B.. H. McPheron, Harrod, and Tom
Prohst, Amanda township, were chos-
en- to bring the county board to full
membership. Other members are
DR.. F. A. Young and DR.. F. D. Roda-
baugh of Bluffton.
The fve-member study committee
to investigate possible unifcation Of
city and county health boards includ-
es Alva Thomas, chairman of the
Amanda township board Of trustees:
E. W. Wifopd, mayor of Elida; Mayor
Howard E, Ditto of Delphos; Char
les Stewart, chairman Of the Shawnee
township trustees; and Clarence
Youngpeter, chairman of the Marion
township trustees.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27
Government Taking
Business Census
During This Year

Local retailers and service business
will be among some three million
business firms throughout the u. S.
who will receive report forms this
month for the 1854 Census of Bust
ness.
Information collected in the census
is confidential and will be used by the
Bureau of Census in compiling new
statistics on business activities for
the nation, states and smaller areas
for the first time since the results of
the 1948 Census of Business was
published At that time there were
86,971 retail stores and 11,O99 whole
sale establishments in Ohio.
At the same time local manufactur-
ing firms will also receive report
forms for fhe 1854 Census of Manu-
facturers. An estimated 275,000
manufacturing es Bills nm ents
throughout the U. S. will receive the
forms, and will enable the Census
Bureau tb modernize the detailed
manufacturers statistics, last compil-
ed in 194f.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27
Hold Services For
Ollie May Bressler

Final rites were conducted Satur-
day afternoon in the First Presby-
terian church of Bluffton for Mrs.
Ollie May Bressler, rs, of Toledo, who
died Thursday in her home after an
illness of more than two years.
Mrs. Bressler was a native of
Button and later lived in Lima
where she played piano in the silent
motion picture theatres of the time.
Hen husband, Robson K. Bressler,
and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Mar
garet Morris, California, survive.
The Rev. L. w. McIntire officiated
at the services. Burial was in Maple
Grove cemetery.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27
Reflect Basinger
School Board Head
In Beaverdam Dist.

Emory Basinger- has been reelected
president of the Beaverdam board of
education while Loren w. Bassitt re-
places Richard Simon as vice presi-
dent, it vas announced recently fol-
lowing the annual reorganization
meeting.
Other members Of the Beaverdarr
board include Carl L. Amstutz,
Route 2, Bluffton; and Howard Mos
er, Route 2, Columbus Grove.
Mrs. Cleda Gratz, Beaverdam, con-
tinues as clerk of the school board.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-27

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