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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Death Removes
E. C. Ludwig From
Business Scene

Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 2 p. m. from the Basinger
funeral home for Elmer c. Ludwig
rs, Bluffton businessman, who died
Tuesday in Bluffton Community
hospital where he had been a patient
since April 1.
Mr.. Ludwig operated a shoe repair
shop on Main street for the last 43
years, and his annual "closed-to go
fishing" vacation signs were antici-
pated with interest by the entire
community eager to see what kind
of Excuse" Doc would cook up this
time for absence on his fishing trip
Docs shop was also a handy
stopping place for all sorts of odd
jobs one needed in leather. Baseball
mitts were repaired, torn skate straps
sewn up, dog collars fixed and count
less other jobs were taken to Doc
The price was usually: "Oh, about a
dime"
Born September 25, 1880 in Unior
township, Hancock Co., he was the
son of George w. and Elizabeth
Miller Ludwig.
He was married to Gussie Fisher
who died in June of 1888. In Sep
tember of 1889, he married Pearl
Carnicom, and she survives.
Other survivors are sons, Frederick
Bluffton, and Richard, Lima; ster
children, Mrs: Clayton Harkness and
Mrs. Frederick Ludwig of Bluffton
Glen Carnicom, Indianapolis anc
Francis Carnicom, Linwood, N. ]
There are ID grandchildren and ONT
great grandchild. There are alsc
three sisters, Miss Alice Ludwig
.Rluffton; Miss Anna Ludwig, Lima
and Mrs. Clara Steiner, Lima.
One brother and two sisters ar
deceased.
The Rev. w. J. Hannum will
officiate at the services with buria
in Maple Grove cemetery.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19

drove in four of the Pirates six tai
lies. They outhit the Indians eight to
seven.
Pirates Beat KentOn
The Pirates won their first WBL
game of the season Friday defeating
Kenton 4-3 in a contest at Harmon
Field. The winning marker came in
the last of the seventh when Fisher
doubled, stole third, and then came
home on Berry's infield single.
The locals were blanked for four in
nings by Kenton's Parker. He had to
be relieved in the fifth when he in
jured his knee. Geiser had two for
three.
Spencerville Game
Spencerville came up with five
runs in the first inning and behind
the two-hit pitching of Rider blanked
the Pirates ITO Wednesday of last
week. Geiser and Hahn singled for
the only safeties off the Bearcat
Highlander.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Saturday Night
Attack Case
Alarms Village
Police Investigate Clues
In Search For WOman's
Assailant

Bluffton residents, who have otter
boasted they don't even have a key
for their homes in this peaceful vii
lage, are now bolting their doors, anC
unescorted women are avoiding the
darker streets at night since last
Saturdays attempted rape case
shocked the community.
About 10 p. m. Saturday night 9
woman's screams were heard by Mrs
Frank Todd at her home at 225 South
Lawn avenue. She and her son-in-laW
turned on the porch light and went
outside to find a nearly hysterical
woman and hear her assailant fleeing
down the street.
The 38-year-old woman, who hac
been visiting relatives here, told
Bluffton authorities she was walking
south on South Lawn avenue near the
Todd home when a man rushed across
the street and attempted to choke her
The man, using profanity, threated.
ed to kill her if she made noise.
"I have a knife and I'll use it," she
quoted him as saying.
When her assailant attempted to
smother her screams by putting his
hand in her mouth, she bit him
severely and scratched his face. Later
she said that she felt the man must
have been marked by the struggle.
The attacker was described as older
than high school age with thick head
of hair, some of which was pulled out
in the fight. He was believed to be
wearing a suede jacket.
Bluffton police and Mayor David
L. Riser investigated the neighbor-
hood and questioned other residents as
to whether they had heard the com
motion or seen the fleeing man, but
little information was available.
Both the Hancock and Allen county
Sheriffs' offices were notified, and In
vestigations are being made.
They are checking possible link
between the Bluffton attack and the
disappearance Saturday evening OF
an auto owned by Henry L. Grismore
Route 1, Jenera. The Grismore cal
was taken sometime after midnight
apparently by a hired man, who dis
appeared at the same time. The man
a stranger, had been employed only
a short time by Mr.. Grismore.
Theft of a girls bicycle Saturday
night has also been reported to police
by Kimmel Marshall. The bike was
taken from his front porch at 334
Cherry street.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Rev. J Il. Friesen
Accepts Call To
Local Passionate

The Rev. Jacob T. Friesen, Beat
rice, Neb., has accepted the call to
serve as pastor of the First Memo
mite church, Bluffton, it was announ-
oed this week by church officials.
In filling the vacancy created by
the recent resignation of the Rev.
Alvin J. Beachy, he becomes the 18th
pastor of the local church. Rev. Mr..
Beachy left to continue his studies
at Harvard Theological Seminary,
The new pastor is expected to as
sumo his duties here the first part
of September.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Ex-Cen-O Chiefs Expected
At Get Acquainted Dinner
Heads Of Blufton's NeU Industry
To Be Guests OF TOIUn Business Men

A number Of top executives of the
Ex-Cell-O Company's main office
in Detroit including H. Glenn Bixby,
president and general manager;
James X. Fulks, executive vice-presi-
dent; Milton B. Montgomery, vice
president in charge of manufacturing;
Donald H. McIver, vice-president Of
industrial sales; Marvin Anderson,
executive vice-president, Michigan
Tool Co., subsidiary Of Ex- Cello, as
well as executive members of the
Lima and Fostoria plants of the
company, are expected to be on hand
here Wednesday evening for a "Get
Acquainted" dinner.
The top executives of the corpor-
alton are expected to fly from De-
troit Wednesday and land in Lima.
They will be met there by group Of
business men for the trip to Bluffton,
according to Ed Waltermire, general
chairman Of the "get acquainted
dinner. Also on the committee are
Gerald Swank, president Of the
Industrial Expansion Co. and Silas
Diller. These three men among other
business men, were instrumental in
bringing the Ex-Cell-O plant to Bluff
ton.
Mayor David Riser, Paul Basinger,
president of the business group, and
Swank will give welcoming remarks
on the after-dinner program. Ed Lape
will act as POSTMASTER for the even
ing.
Special music for the evening will
be provided by the Melo-Chords
Barber Shop quartet, Lafayette. The
quartet was 1856 National Grange
champions. Accordion music during
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Church Women Plan
District Workshop
At Founders Hall

Some so to 60 representatives of
United Church Women of the north
west Ohio district are expected to
attend the workshop from 10 am. to
3 pm. Friday at Founders Hall on
the college campus.
Representatives from Allen, Han
cock, Putnam, Hardin, Auglaize, Van
Vert, Mercer, Shelby and Logan
counties will discuss special projects
of the group. Feature of the all-day
workshop will be panel discussion
on "What is the Program of the
United Church Women.
Registration for the workshop will
begin at 9:30 am. in Founders Hall.
At noon a luncheon viii be served
to the delegates who have reser-
vations.
Participants of the panel discus
sion will be the state COMMITTEES
chairmen of Christian world missions
Christian social relations, Christian
world relations and public relations.
The following state members of the
organization expected to attend ara
Mrs. Harry E. Snyder, Cleveland
president; Mrs. Philip S. Curtis
Columbus, administrative secretary
and Mrs. Harold James, Toledo, vice
president.
The special projects to be discus
sed will be migrant work, week day
religious education classes and for
eign students.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Mrs. Fred TSchantz
Heads Fund Drive
To Fight Cancer

A small "army" of approximately
40 volunteers representing the var
ious Bluffton women's clubs will
assist the Business and Professional
Women's club next week in conduct
ing the annual campaign of the
American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Fred Tschantz, general chair
man of the Bluffton drive, said the
campaign sights have been set on
$500, approximately the amount
raised here last year. The volunteer
solicitors will begin their canvass of
Bluffton homes Monday, making their
calls either in the daytime or at night
at their convenience
Every Bluffton residence and bus
mess place wilk be contacted, but if
anyone should be accidentally missed,
contributions may be left at the
office of DR.. Gordon Bixel on Main
street.
Fifty per cent of the contributions
made to the American Cancer Society
remain in Allen county for work of
the local unit. Last year 10000
dressings were dispensed to cancer
patients locally, and in many in
stances drugs and sedatives are furn-
ished upon request.
The county unit also loans hospital
beds and sickroom nursing equip.
ment, provides a program of public
education on Cancer and many othel
services. A total of 1900 persons CAV,
| $500 hours of their time in the figh
last year.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Great Northern
Pike Stocked
In Local QuarrieS
Two More Loads OF Fish
Arrive For Derby Opening
Here On April %

Game fishing enthusiasts in Bluff
ton welcomed the news that % to 3(
great northern pike were included in
the load of perch which were stocked
in the Waterworks and Buckeye
quarries Sunday night as the day
approached for the annual fishing
derby, April 29.
The great northern in the load
averaged from 20 to 80 inches. The
perch, first of the specie to be stock
ed in the quarries, ran from eight to
II inches in length, The perch, seined
from the Raisin river in Michigan,
were hauled here by Dave Riser and
Bob Hursey.
The second load of pickerel was
stocked in the Waterworks and Buck
eye Monday night. Also included in
the load from the Turinsky fisheries
on Sandusky Bay were walleye perch
The Waterworks has been stocked
with about three times as many fish
as has the Buckeye it was pointed out.
Unloading the fish Monday night
were Jesse Manages, Charles Steiner,
Charles Alderman, Denver Augs-
burger, Floyd Hardwick and Carl
Krichbaum. The fish were hauled by
Bob Hursey.
John Gilbert, president of the
Bluffton n Community Sportsmen's
club, which sponsors the derby, said
that Turinsky is saving for several
more loads of fish to be stocked for
the derby. Additional loads include
pickerel, walleye and another load
of perch from Michigan. Trout will
arrive form Castalia Thursday, April
26.
Directors of the Sportsmen's club
will hold a meeting Friday night,
April 81 in the fire room of the Town
Hall to make final plans for the
derby, Gilbert announced.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Mental Exams Still Permissible For
First Grade Age BOrderline Cases

A recommendation by Superinten-
dent of Schools A. B. Murray that
the October 1 birthday deadline be
adhered to without exceptions for
those entering the first grade was
overruled at the last meeting of the
board of education.
Members of the school board voted
three to two to continue rule set
up in 1854 which provides certain
exceptions to the October l deadline.
Under the rule parents of a child
whose sixth birthday falls between
October 1 and December 81 may make
written request to the superinten-
dent for a mental examination to de-
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Undergraduates
Clinic Set April "a

Because the Bluffton public
school system will inaugurate
its own kindergarten classes
next fall for the first time, a
second pre-school clinic has been
set up for Tuesday, April "a, for
all youngsters who will be elig-
ibIe to attend.
The physical check-up will be
conducted for all BlufftOn school
district children who will be five
years of age on or before
October /, 1856. Parents are ask
ed to have their child attend the
clinic whether or not it is their
intention of entering him in
kindergarten next fall
Children must be accompanied
by a parent or grandian, and are
to be at the school by 9 am.
Earlier this month children
entering the first grade were
given their physicals.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19

termine if the child has an intelli-
gence quotient sufficient to enter the
first grade.
Mr.. Murray said that his elemen-
tary teachers favored the strict
October / deadline, and that it has
been established in the Lima schools.
The county schools are also con-
sidering it, he said.
Members of the board, felt that the
opportunity to take the examination
should be made available. In the two
years the rule has been in effect, two
children have taken the mental ex-
animation. A psychiatrist from the
state department of education is call
ed to Bluffton to give the test.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Two Autos Damaged
In Crash Here Tues.

Two cars were extensively damaged
Tuesday night in an accident at the
front of the Benroth Dari-Delite on
Main street at the Bentley road in
tersection.
Lamont Diller, Riley street, driving
his car on Main street, struck a car
driven by John A. Palte, Route 2,
Bluffton, which was backing out of
the Dari-Delite, across Main street,
according to Albert Reichenbach,
night watchman.
Charges had not been filed at press
time.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Republican Women
To Hear Candidates

Candidates for nomination on the
Allen county Republican ticket will
be guests at meeting of Bluffton
Republican Women Friday evening
at the home of DIR. and Mrs. F. d.
Rodabaugh, it was announced this
week.
Husbands and friends of the Bluff
ton group have also been invited to
get acquainted with the candidates
One of the speakers will be Clark
Culp, representing the campaign
headquarters of C. William O'Neill
candidate for the gubernatoral nom
ination.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
Don TripLehOrn
Phi Beta Kappa
At Ohio Wesleyan

Don NJ. Triplehorn, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray Triplehorn of South
Main street, has recently been named
to the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic hon
orary. A senior at Ohio Wesleyan un-
iversity, he will be graduated in June.
A major in geology, Don has con-
piled a noteworthy record in his
field of study. Earlier in the year he
was awarded fellowship for grad
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19

the dinner will be played by Jim
Leichty, college student. Swiss songs
will be featured in his selections.
Diller, Eugene Benroth and the
business groups block solicitation
committee are in charge of ticket
sales for the dinner.
Officials of the Ex-Cell-O company
will explain their proposed Bluffton
operations.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19

when a young man wants to start
farming, about the only possibility for
him is to intensity the operation on
the home farm.
This accounts for more and more
production of such crops as potatoes
and tomatoes, melons, etc.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19

Pointing out how far the era of
specialization has advanced, DR.. Raid
said that an increasing number of
farmers now buy bottled milk. This
past year a number sold all of their
laying hens and now buy eggs at the
store.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-04-19
MASONIC MEETING

MAOUNIO MEEII INN
Bluffton Lodge No. 432, F & A. M.
will hold it's regular meetings Mon
day evening", April 23 at 7:30. The
Fellowcraft degree will be conferred.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

GAZETTE STILBESTROL pellets are
placed in the ear of beef animal with
an implanter. Five or six pellets, de-
pending on the weight of the animal,
are placed under the skin of the ear
at the time the animal enters the feed
lot. Reports seem to indicate that
stilbestrol costs can be reduced to Is.
cents per animal with the pellet i'm
plant method.
Addresses of manufacturers and fur
Their information about products on this
page are available on request. Write
New Products Department, Montana
Farmer-StOckman, Box 1929, Great
Falls, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

AN IMPROVED MODEL of the Flexi-
Coil Land Packer is announced by the
Snow Co. The implement eliminates air
pockets, speeds termination, retards
erosion and eliminates crusting. The
coils are Is inches in diameter and are
made of 1 Inch square bar mild steel.
It's guaranteed against breakage under
all field conditions.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

THIS ELECTRIC dehorning tool IS
powered by a 5000 rpm. ia hip.
motor. The surgical cutting blade is
designed for the honey cell growth and
tissues at the point where the horn
should be severed. A stop gauge levels
the cutting section automatically, set
ting the cut at the proper depth. Intro
duced by Remco Manufacturing Co.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

SUMMER-LONG FLY control is
claimed by Fly-Cord. The cotton cord
is impregnated with Parathion. When
flies light on it they receive lethal
dose of the insecticide. Complete fly
control is said to be achieved in dairy
barns, chicken houses and other build
ings in two weeks. The cord is colored
red to attract flies.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

BOOM, BOOMLESS or air spraying
attachments may be used with the
Bean OF sprayer. The high-arch, quick
turn sprayer allows the operator to
make short turns at row ends and to
get into fields with fences at row ends.
The row crop sprayer has non-corrosive
tank liner, tank level sight gauge and
remote controls for mounting on tractor
or Sprayer.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

THIS WIRE WINDING device works
from the tractor power take-off. Wire
Winder Mfg. Co. says it can be installed
on all standard tractors without special
tools and enables the operator to roll
or unroll wire smoother and continuous
ly, regardless of ground conditions.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

THE GARDNER-DENVER Model 81.
centrifugal irrigation pumps are avail
able in 2, 8, A, and 6-inch models. The
pumps are said to handle fluctuation
in either pressure or capacity without
serious loss of efficiency. Extra large
shafts are used to maintain alignment.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-06-15

THE POWER-RAY Gambling Runway
is said to give up to 200 per cent greater
light penetration through eggs being
candled. This enables the operator to
candle accurately for all defects with
minimum eye strain, according to the
manufacturer, Otto Niederer Sons, Inc.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22
Large Gathering at Victory Dinner

More than two hundred and sixty people attended the National Guard Victory dinner held at the Kodiak Conservation. Club last Saturday evening. >l. .1.t
 Col, Elvin M. Farmer, Adjutsnt General for the Territory of Alaska was present. It. Ed Pagano also came over from Anchorage for the occasion.
 Following the dinner, a floor show was presented. MIG Jules Radinsky then introduced several speakers, among them being Col. Farmer, It. Ed. Pagano, Cmdr. W. W. Clark, John Gibbons and Marion T. Howe. All spoke briefly in con- graduating the local unit of the National Guard.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22

evening, which was attended by Officers and several townspeople,a a
 Dr. Blake's schedule while here included TV appearance following the dinner. Sunday, he preached the sermon at the Protestant services held in the Billiken theater. At noon he had lunch with the en- listed personnel. In the afternoon, he was taken on a tour of the his torical sites of the City which was conducted by Dr. Bob Johnson and William Lamme. He visited the Russian Church and the old w. J. Erskine house, and points of in- terest throughout the City. A re- ception was held for him at the Community Baptist Church at p. m. He then visited the Baptist Mission, where he had dinner.
 At 8 o'clock that evening he de- livered the sermon before the joint Protestant services held at the high school auditorium. Dr. Blake reminded his listeners of the won der of the birth of Jesus Christ. Tt was the beginning. Something new had occurred. His birth is the reason all of us are here tonight. It is good news from Coda re- hinder of the wonder of that Birth" The speaker said that sal vation would not be. found in the halls of the LIN, but the name of Jesus. stands for fulfillment, sal vation and hope
 Dr.. Blake in. his message brought greetings from the churches of the U. S. He was accompanied to Kodiak by Donald c. Bolles,: Ex- ecutive Director of the Office of Public Relations of the National Council of Churches and oy Col. Martin c. Pooh, Staff Chaplain at Elmedorf Air Force Base at An chorage. Dr. Blake's party returned to Anchorage Monday and will then continue or to Fairbanks and other Alaskan communities He will return to the United States December 27.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22
NEW CHAIRS BRIGHTEN
 MISSION DINING ROOMS

The dinning rooms of the homes at the Kodiak Baptist Mission have been frightened ,lp by the ins1alla tion of new chairs.
 Sixty Haywood chairs with na- tural wood seats and backs an: chrome frames arrived recently after months of waiting. "The old chairs have served faithfully for as ,3uch as seventeen years" accorG- ing to William Stone, Superinten- dent.
 The funds were made avail>.Hle through the charity drive on th< Naval Station year ago.
 Buying or selling-Use the Class flied Ads-They get results.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22

The dinner was the elimination of the drive 7 for new members. Twenty-six have signed up for membership. Quinto Denato and James Nixon tied for first prize in bringing in the most new re- cruits. Sonny Heitman and Richard Hartman tied for 3rd place winner spot. Gene Sundbergs steam won over Richard Hartmans in signing up the most men.
 The local Unit is still seeking recruits, according to Marion Howe, Administrator here.
 The dinner was cooked by Bill Komanis, who was assisted by Ray Boggs, Jay Wiley and Art Vosgien.
 Among the men who signed up for duty in the National Guard Heitman, Gary Jonas, Otto Mahle, during the contest were Sonny Jerry Johnson, Lawrence Liptrap, Harold Unger, Michael Hansen, Raymond Shiveley, Billy Beatty, Benjamin Golodoff, Ronald Chase,
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22

arrived in Kodiak last Saturday. following a brief visit in Anchor age. During his overnight stay here he was welcomed aboard the Naval
 Station by Rear Admiral Hobbs. A dinner was held in his honor at the Commissioned Officers Club that
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22

Tvor Malutin and Kelly Simeonoff, Tr Robert Boko, was the only ap- ,,;cant for Officers training.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-22
Visiting Clergy
 H0nored On Base

Dr. Eugene Blake, president of the National Council of Churches
The Southern Jewish weekly., 1956-10-19
ISRAEL'S BASEBALL WEEK
COMEDIES WITH
WORLD SERIES

TEL AVN = (JTA) = World
Series or no, Israel had a ''baSe-
ball week" of it's own last week. A
regulation nine-inning game be-
tween a team made up of sailors
from two United States destroyers
visiting Israel and group of Is
rael THAll-Stars" was the highlight
of the weeks activity. It was ar
ranged by ZOA House and the Is
rael Baseball Committee.
In addition to the game, ar
rangements were made to keep
interested Israelis informed OF the
progress of the World Series
game. Special arrangements were
made to provide the latest scores
to anyone who called designated
telephone number in this city.