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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
HIS Musicians Win
Five | Ratings
At Festival Here

Bluffton high School musicians
made Director Earl Lehman's de-
parture from District III festival
judging an auspicious one last Sat-
urday as they captured five superior
ratings in the judging at the college
and the high school.
Entered in CT competition, although
they are classed as a C2 school, the
Bluffton musicians received a rating
of / in all the groups in which they
were entered. These were: mixed
chorus, girls glee, boys glee, band
and orchestra.
Mr.. Lehman will direct the Bluff
ton musicians for the last time in
competition Saturday, April 28, when
he accompanies them to Capital uni
versity, Columbus, for the state
finals. Under his direction the local
school has been awarded 48 superior
ratings in district and state judging
in eight years. He will teach full
time at the college next year.
Pandora-Gilboa musicians, directed
by Ralph Balmer, son of. Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Balmer, S. Lawn avenue,
received superior ratings in CO band,
mixed chorus and boys glee.
Two superior ratings were received
by Cory-Rawson. Under the direction
of w. James Shand, CIR was award
ed / ratings in CT mixed chorus and
boys chorus.
PIG will enter the state finals at
Denison university, Granville, while
CIR will be entered at Capital uni
versity.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Former Pastors Returning Here For Golden
Anniversary Of First Mennonite Church

Four former pastors of the First
Mennonite church will speak at
series of meetings commemerating
the 50th anniversary of the church
in Bluffton April 8 to 15.
The speakers will be the Rev. A. E.
Kreider, Goshen, Ind; the Rev. J. N.
Smucker, Goshen, Ind; the Rev. H.
T. Unruh, Newton, Kans., and the
Rev. Elmer Basinger, Mount Pleas
ant, Iowa.
The series will be held instead of
the annual pre-Easter meetings at
the church. They will commemorate
the many events and the people who
have contributed to the spiritual
welfare of the church during the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

Speaker for the service will be DIR.
Darrell Linder, former faculty mem
ber at Findlay college and now per-
sonnel manager at the Findlay> plant
of Eastman Kodak Company.
Special music for the early morn
ing service will again be furnished
by the Bluffton high school chorus,
recent top award winner in district
competition.
Other special religious programs
closing Holy Week include Maundy
Thursday service and program at the
Methodist church in which movie,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Aux. To Sponsor
Free MOUie Sat.
As Easter Treat

Youngsters in the community
in grades one through six will be
treated to a one hour movie at
the Carma theatre Saturday at
2 p. m. The film is being sponsor
ed by the Auxiliary unit of the
American Legion.
The movie will take the place
of the Easter egg hunt, feature
here for many years. There will
be no candy treat this year.
The event at the Carma theatre
is under direction of the Child
Welfare committee of the Aux
iliary. Pauline Augsburger and
Mary Burkholder are co-chairmen.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

speaking on "The Words From The
Cross"
Worshippers are invited to attend
any or all of the Commute periods
which will make up the service.
The Rev. w. j. Hannum will speak
on "Foregiveness" in the opening
period; the Rev. G. T. Soldner,
Authority" at 1:20; the Rev. 7. j..
Wilson, Remembrance, 1:40; the
Rev. James Heininger, Submission"
at 200; DIR. L. L. Ramseyer, "Suf-
fering" at 2:30; the Rev. c. A. Clas-
sen, Victory, 2:40; and the Rev.
v. C. Oppermann, Confidence" at
300.
The community sunrise service,
traditionally sponsored by the Bluff
ton Youth Federation, will be con-
Quoted this Sunday in the Methodist
church with Judith Tschantz, presi-
dent of the federation, in charge.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Block Company Moves
Office To Plant Site

After more than so years location
on Cherry street the office of the
Bluffton Cement Block Co. was moved
this week to the plant at 156 E. Col
lege avenue. The announcement was
made by Dwaine F. Amstutz.
The office and plant were located
at the Cherry street address for over
half century. In 1916 the plant was
moved to its present location. The
company will continue to use its
warehouse facilities on Cherry street.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
r. *. Duffman, Lima,
COnvalescing At Home

Raymond X. Duffman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Merle Duffman, S. Mound
street, is convalescing at his home at
727 Taylor, Lima, following an opera
ton at Lima Memorial hospital to
correct bone condition.
Duffman, formerly of Bluffton, serv-
ed as a chief petty officer metalsmith
and welder with the U. S. Navy dur
ing World War ii. He saw action in
the North Atlantic and South Pacific
theatres.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Old Bath House Brings
Top Bid Of S276.75

The old fashioned frame bath
house at Buckeye Quarry lake, which
must be removed to make way for
the swimming pool, brought high
bid o. s276.75 when sealed bids were
opened Tuesday evening by Bluffton
village council.
The building was sold to Clair
Schoonover, Route 1, Benton Ridge
who will remove it from the grounds
before March 81. The building is ap-
proximately 20 by 80 feet.
Five other bids were received by
council.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

subtled expressive infections are in
every way remarkable"
In renditions by the Apollo Choir,
it is not unusual for the sopranos to
soar to high B nor the second altos
to descend to low F. The dynamics
are often delicate, but always well
planned and executed. The tone
quality is of exquisite timbre.
The program chosen for the con-
cert will be both sacred and secular
and includes broad variety of selec-
tions ranging in period and tempera-
ment from early classical to modern.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

Unruh and the Rev. Mr.. Basinger
will speak at the afternoon session.
The rendition of 'The Elijah"
oratorio viii climax the celebration
Sunday evening, April Is. 1t will
be sung by an enlarged church choir
under the direction of Earl Lehman,
instructor in music at the high school
and college. Professional soloists have
been invited to sing the solo parts.
DR.. j. S. Schultz is chairman of
the anniversary committee which
also includes DR.. Delbert Gratz and
DR.. Waldo NJ. Niswander. The COM
mittee has prepared detailed
booklet of the history of the past 50
years.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Apollo Boys Choir To Appear April 4
In BiuftOn College Concert Series

realm of boy choirs and that its
director, Colman Cooper, is a master
of his art.
DR.. Glenn billiard Gum of the
Washington Times-Herald recently
wrote "Among organizations of
this kind, the Apollo Choir is un-
excelled. The purity, freshness, and
unforced beauty Of the voices; fexi-
bility, range, and responsiveness to
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

The Apollo Boys Choir, which is
scheduled to appear at Ramseyer
chapel on April 4 as part of the
Music-Lecture series, holds a unique
position among major musical organ
izations of the country. Exquisite
tone quality, flawless vocalism, deli
cate harmony, and well disciplined
musicianship have led critics to agree
that this group is without peer in the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
BlufftOn Builder
Acquires Lot

William Mericle, Bluffton builder,
has purchased tax lot number two
from Howard Stager on S. Main
street it was learned this week. The
lot is the first one on the left at the
edge of town going south.
Mericle plans to build new home
on the site soon. He recently sold his
home on the Bentley road to Mrs.
Alfred Criblez.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC

Physical examinations for pre-
school children entering the first
grade next fall will be held at 9 a. m.
Thursday, April 5, at the high school
auditorium.
Children entering the first grade
for the 1956-57 school year must be
six years of age on or before October
1. Mothers should accompany children
taking the examination.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Contractor Admits Jumping The Gun
In h-Cell-O Plant Sewer Extension

send the bill to council for its ac-
tion. Indications were that it would
be approved.
A report was made by Councilman
Ed Rice that arrangements had been
made for extending additional street
lights on West jefferson, and Clay
ton Harkness of the Board of Public
Affairs explained that the village was
prepared to serve the plant with
adequate water.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
License DeddLine NearS
KOOntz Extends Hours

Jack Koontz, operator of the Sim
clair Service Station and deputy reg
istrar for motor vehicles here, has
announced he will remain open until
9 p. m. tonight, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Deadline for purchasing
1856 auto tags is Saturday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

"I Beheld His Glory, will be shown.
Holy Communion will also be cele-
brated Thursday evening in the st.
Johns Evangelical and Reformed,
Methodist, Presbyterian and Evangel-
ical Mennonite churches.
At the Ebenezer Mennonite church
there will be a program Good Friday
evening by the Girls Mission Band.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
KITTLE REELECTED TREAS.

Dean Kittle, industrial arts teacher
at Bluffton high school, was reelected
treasurer for a two-year term of the
Ohio Industrial Arts association at
the convention last weekend in the
Neil House Hotel, Columbus, Kittle
was in charge of registration at the
convention and registered go teach
ers and 430 visitors.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
STORES TO CLOSE

To enable owners and employees
to attend church services, prac-
tically all of Bluffton's retail
stores will close their doors Fri
day afternoon between the hours
of 100 and $3.50.
The schools and library will be
closed for spring vacation, and
the Northwest Telephone Co. has
announced that its office will be
closed during the Union Services
at the Presbyterian church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
TRUSTEES TO MEET

The Board of Trustees of Bluffton
college will meet Wednesday at the
college. Further plans for the new
dormitory building will probably be
approved at that time.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29
Union Services Good Friday
Bring Holy Week To Close
traditional Sunrise Service Sets
Staqe For Celebration Of Easter

Traditional Union Good Friday Services will close the Eenten
Buon sunrise service Sunday morning at $50
will the stage for the dayong observance of the Easter
festival in the churches of the community.
different Buffton ministers will share the pulpit of
the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon from until $3.50
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-03-29

ers and 430 visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-22
Workday Pin-Up

OUR PIN-UP IS Jane Joralemon. The chimp gets into
" the act because he's prominent in her work.
Chimp-named Siegfried-liveS in the laboratory
Jane works in. She's a psychologist for the National
Institutes of Health Neurological Diseases Instituted
Jane along with other NH scientists is conducting
tests to determine effects of certain drugs. Test
animals include chimpS rheSus and African green monkeys
Monkeys act just like small children" the 28yearod
blond psychologist says They like to play pranks and
they love mischief"
native Pennsylvania Jane came to NH two years
ago at the invitation of her background
includes degree from VasSar College where she majored
zoology research work both at the Philadelphia InSt
for Research and the University of PennSy
vania Medical School.
I've always liked science she says Next to science
comes sports She gets kick out Of sports her
boy friend has and she's been in Jane shares
Georgetown house with three other girls She played
hockey with team in Philadelphia, but in Washington
her game is squash.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Croats To Be Represented
At St. Louis Exhibition

St. Louis, Mo. - During
the month of September, a
Jubilee Exhibition will be
held in st. Louis, along the
coast of the Mississippi River.
During this time there will be
on exhibit, new inventions and
all types of art.
September 6 has been des-
ignated as "Fraternal Day"
and on that day, people of all
n a t i o II a lities, representing
such organizations as the
Croatian Fraternal Union,
will display their music, songs
and dances, attired in their
national costumes.
We, the Central Committee
Of CFU Lodges and Nests
in st. Louis, were called upon
to furnish the part of the
program, to be played by the
Croatians. Due to the fact
that we are not in a position
to put on such a program, we
have called upon the Croatian
Singing Society, "Vila" and
the Kolo Group, under the di-
rection of sister Anna Lusicic,
to represent us. At this time
we wish to take the opportu'
nifty to thank these two
groups, for the wonderful
job, that we know they will
do for us.
Remember, the date OF
"Fraternal Day" is Septem.
Der 6. The exact hour of the
program will be posted in oul
local newspaper, either on the
day of the program, or the
day before.
On October Z, we will fea'
ture colored movies of Yugo'
slavia, narrated in the Eng
lish Language and distribu'
ted by "Matica" in Zagreb
We ask all the Lodges anc
organizations of the area tc
reserve this date for us ano
to attend the showing of the
movies. ...
: A. Vlatkovich, Sec'y
Central Committee
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Notice To Lodge Secretaries

In many instances lately, the Home Office has been
receiving correspondence from Lodge Secretaries where
all questions and transactions of the lodge included
in letter Not only do such letters give work.
but it also requires time until all the questions
disposed Of due to the fact that each department must
handle that portion of the letter which pertains to and
said letter is then passed along the line until all the
tions answered
1t should be understood that the Home Office has ap
proxmatey Is different departments each of which has
it's separate duties Now when receive letter from
lodge which pertains to sick benefits death benefits new
members the Treasurer the Junior Order and in addition
order for various forms and applications all in letter
it will naturally take lot longer to handle all the problems
since the letter must travel from department to the
other and in instances it may happen that very
important question porblem may be unintentonaly
skipped
Therefore, we urge you to use separate regular size
of paper for each individual question problem, and by
doing you will simplify ourwork and your reward shall
be quicker and better service.
Kindly give this matter very serious consideration and
the future please conduct your business accordingly
Joseph Bella, Supreme Secretary
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Youngstown KoIo Club Meets Every Thursday

Youngstown, Ohio - The
"Strossmayer" Kolo Group
wishes to remind all adults
and children interested in kolo
dancing that the kolo sessions
are still going strong every
Thursday evening at the Gro
attain Home, 1912 w. Federal
Street.
Glasses under the capable
leadership of Catherine No
sich are from z to s PM for
children, and from 8 to 9 PM
for adults.
If you have discontinued
attending these sessions for
one reason or another, why
not rejoin your former bud
dies now? Learn new routines
which will enable you to par,
ticipate in kolo dancing at
various picnics and celebra-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05

who through 35 years of ac-
tive CFU membership has al
ways been interested in the
well being and progress of
our lodge and the CFU. She
formerly served as President
of Lodge 20 and at the pre-
sent time is filling the post of
Vice-President. She enrolled
our young member into the
Junior Order when he was
only a few months old and
through all these years has
taught him the wonderful
mission of the CFU among
our people in the United
States and Canada.
In spite of his age, Joseph
has been serving his country
for five years. In fact, he re-
enlisted, joining the Air
Force. After his processing
period at Lakeland AFB in
San Antonio, Texas, he was
transferred to Keesler AFB
in Mississippi, where he at
tended Radar School for six
weeks. Joseph has decided to
make the Air Force his life
time career and is presently
serving as radar operator at
the Yaak AFB in Montana.
We congratulate Mrs. De-
genhart on the fine way she
has brought up her son. We
are sorry, however, that his
father, whom he lost only last
year, cannot observe his sons
continuous progress and Sue
cess.
To Joseph we extend a We
ry warm welcome and best
wishes for the future. May
other young members follow
in his footsteps.
Dragica Blaskovich, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Offering Free Services

Aliquippa, Pa. - In the
past elections the voters of
Beaver County elected bro.
Anthony Kubik, member of
Lodge 423, to the office of
Prothonotary of Beaver Coun-
ty Bro, Kubik wishes to in
form the Croats and Slavs of
the vicinity that he can help
them with such matters as
obtaining passports, citizen
ship papers etc., free of
charge.
. He can speak the Croatian
language very well and will
do all he can to help his peo-
pie, whenever possible.
--..--..----.- Ivan Babic
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Steve KIisanin (Mr. l)niversel To Coach
lran's Olympic weightIifting Team

ny his Iranian proteges to
Australia for the games.
We in McKeesport know
Steve Klisanin as the youth
who was turned down for
high school football because
he was too light, but he was
determined. He started his
bodybuilding at the McKees-
port YMCA. Thereafter en-
sued a string of "Mr." titles
too numerous to mention here
but recounted to an extent
previously in the Zajednicar
a year ago.
The higher of the titles be-
ing "Mr. USA", "Mr. Della
aware" and Junior Mr.. Anne.
rica", all of which led to the
above mentioned big titles
He has won many laurels as
weightlifter in events thru
out the country.
1t gives us great pleasure
to say that Steve Klisanin
with his parents John ant
Ljuba Klisanin, and brothers
Jim and Bill and sister Goldi'
are members of our Lodge A.
in McKeesport. Congratula
tions, Steve Klisanin, it beinI
a distinct privilege to cal
your success to the attention
of the Society's membership.
Paul Rupcic, Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05

School in the class of 1856.
He participated in sports,
both in grade and high
school and his parents. are
very proud of his being an
Eagle Scout Of Troop 95.
Lewis was a life long men,
Der Of Nest Is, in which he
leaves behind a younger bro
ther, Jerome, sister, Jean Ann
and his cousins.
He will continue his studies
at West Chester State Teach
ers College this fall.
We wish our young brother
the best of luck in the future
and warmly welcome him in
to our midst.
Mary Jurina, Rec.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Lodge 807 Welcomes
Transferees From Mich.

Milwaukee, Wis. - "Van-
guard" CFU Lodge 8O7 well
comes into it's ranks, two new
members, Beverly Jean Hen
ry and her brother, Rudolph
Pilot. They are transferees
from Lodge 613 in Kingsford,
Michigan.
Another brother, James Pi-
lot, and his wife are the proud
parents of a new baby girl.
We congratulate the parents
and are looking forward to a
new Junior Vanguard men,
Der.
Ann Tschanz, Rec.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Unionfown Area Croats
Invited To Ko|o Classes

Uniontown, Pa. - In order
to provide for more social in
terests among the Croatian
people in this area, the Croa-
tian Ladies' Auxiliary will
soon provide the opportunity
to form a Kolo Club.
A competent instructor has
been engaged and kolo les
sons will be available at the
Croatian Home, to anyone
who desires to learn. Men,
women, teen-agers and chill
dren are welcome to partici.
pate. Lodge or club member
ship is not compulsory, in
order to join the group.
A special meeting will be
held Thursday, September 6,
at the Croatian Home, begin
ming at 7::30 PM. At that time
we will organize the group
and set the time for lessons.
It is our desire that as ma
ny members, as possible, of
Lodge u, Nest 80 and the
neighboring lodges and nests,
take advantage of this oppor-
tunity to learn our beautiful
folk dances.
Catherine G. Yukish, Pub.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05

McKeesport, Pa. - Steve
Klisanin of McKeesport will
McKeesport will go distances
and with honor to the corners
of the Earth that he probably
never dreamed of in his boy
hood. He left early last week
for New York from where he
will enplane to Teheran, Iran.
Klisanin is going to Tehe-
ran as the guest of the Ira
nian government for the ex-
plicit purpose of coaching
Trans weightlifting and pos
sibly their boxing teams for
the Olympic games in Aus
tralia.
McKeesport's man of mus
cles" recently won top honors
in the "Mr. Universe" cham
pionship. Steve Klisanin
makes his residence at 72e
Shaw Avenue, McKeesport
The acceptance of the invita-
ton from the Iranian govern
ment followed his graduation
from the University of New
Mexico last June. He finished
college after being discharged
from the Marines in the Pa
cific theater last January.
Steve is not scheduled tc
return home until after the
Olympics as he will accompa
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
Euclid KoIo Kids Set
Date For Fall Festival

Euclid, Ohio - The Euclid
Kolo Kids sponsored by the
"Jutarnja Fora" CFU Lodge
337 of Cleveland are plan
ming an entertaining program
and dance for Sunday, No
vember 4, 1856.
We kindly ask all peighbor-
ing lodges and clubs to re-
frain from planning an affair
on that date.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
cFU Lodge 13 Proud
OF It's New Member

Steelton, Pa. - CFU Lodge
13 would like to welcome in
to it's ranks, a new member,
Lewis J. Farina. Born in
Steelton, Pa, he is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis ]. Fa-
rina and the grandson of our
old pioneer members, Mara
Grubesic Furjanic, deceased
and Mike Furjanic, a charter
member of Lodge 13 and still
active.
He attended st. Mary's
Parochial School and gradu-
ated from Steelton High
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vracec,
members of our Lodge 125.
She attended the local public
schools and recently gradual
ed from McKees Rocks High
School. She also participated
in many school activities and
was an outstanding majorette.
At present Elizabeth is as
sociated with the Pennsyl-
vania Bell Telephone Com
pany.
Congratulations are in or
der for sis. Vracec and we
wish her every success and
happiness in the future. The
lodge trusts that she will be-
come a very active member.
Catherine E. Peru, Fin. Sec.