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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

to their firesides.
Heaviest snowfall of the 44-year
period was in 1916 when roaring
blizzard brought 12-inch snowfall to
the area. In 1885 Bluffton had eight
inches of snow, the heaviest snowfall
in recent years, although seven inch
es of snow fell in 1914 and six inches
i'm 1850.
Bluffton's 45-year record of Christ
mas weather is as follows: 1911, no
snow; 1912, no snow; 1913, trace of
snow; 1914, seven inches of snow;
1915, three inches; 1916, II inches
1917, seven inches; 1918, trace OF
snow; 1919, one inch; 1920, no snow;
1921, no snow; 1922, trace of snow;
1928, no snow: 1924, five inches; 1925,
one inch; 1926, three inches; 1927, no
snow.
1928, one inch; 1929, five inches;
1880, no snow; 1881, no snow; 1882,
no snow; 1888 no snow; 1884 three
inches; 1885, eight inches; 1886, no
snow; 1887, no snow; 1888, no snow;
1889, trace of snow; 1910, no snow;
1941. no snow; 1912, two inches; 1943,
no snow; 1914, seven inches; 1945,
two inches; 1916, two inches.
1947, two inches; 1948, no snow;
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
White Christmas For Blufton Overdue
Last Three Holidays Have Been Green

May Blufftonites look forward to
the always highly desired White
Christmas" this year? The law of
averages would indicate there will
be snow this Christmas, but then the
same law has indicated the same
thing for the last three years, and
all three have been green ones.
In the last as years there have
been Is Christmas Days with snow
and 20 holiday observances have
been in a green setting. This in itself
would indicate a slight edge for an
other White Christmas, but the odds
become even higher considering the
fact that for the last three years
there has been no snow.
Last Christmas in Bluffton was of
the Florida variety with the mercury
rising to So degrees on Christmas eve
and holding at about Al all day. This,
however, was no record for Bluffton.
The records of Ray Burkholder,
area we .ther observer, indicate that
Bluffton had its warmest holiday in
1910 when Santa worked in his shirt
sleeves with the temperature at 63
degrees. 1t was the opposite story
back in 1924 when IL degree below
zero weather kept Blufftonites close
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
Biggest Gift OF All' Last Christmas
Serving Community At Blufton Hospital

What has happened at the BIuffton
Community hospital to the biggest
gift of all'' last Christmas-a SIC, 900
Ford Foundation grant?
Last years Christmas gift Of cash
has been partly converted to a mod
ern, labor-saving laundry, and re-
placement of broken tile flooring in
several rooms and the corridors is
planned.
Miss Sylvia Biederman, superin-
tendent Of the hospital, said that in
the laundry a washer, extractor and
dryer are the major pieces installed
with the Ford Foundation money.
An X-Ray machine viii be pur-
chased with the second half of the
grant, which is to be received be-
fore July 1857. Aid to Community is
part of $500 million program of
help for colleges, hospitals and chari-
table institutions, announced by the
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
Brisk Business Reported On Main Street;
Stores To Remain Open Three More Nights

Despite rains which dampened the
clothing if not the spirits of gift shop
pers in Bluffton last week, many To-
cal stores were posting new sales
records for the holiday trade. They
are expecting the heaviest volume of
traffic the next three nights and days
when the heavy tide of last-minute
buying occurs.
The stores will be open tonight
Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve
nings until pm. Monday many will
be open until 80 on Christmas eve
and most will not reopen until We'd
nesday morning after the holiday.
Stores report that the unseasonably
warm weather right after Thanksgiv-
ing Day was a deterrent to holiday
buying, but that the tempo gradual
ly increased after colder weather ar
rived and the holiday approached
closer.
The number of shoppers from sur
rounding areas has been greater this
year than ever. Many merchants at
tribute this to the removal of heavy
traffic from Main street. This is the
second Christmas season since the
bypass was completed around Bluff
ton.
The Business Mems Association
points to the fact that Bluffton is one
of the few towns in the area where
parking is no problem and parking
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
GOOD TIDINGS.

She brought forth her frst-bon son, and wrapped
him in swaddlng clothes, and laid him in mosger; be-
cause there was no room for them in the inn.
"And there vere in the same country shepherds abid
ing in the field keeping watch oper their flock BY night
And. 10, the angel of the Lord upon them, and the
glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they
sUere sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold,
bring you good tdngs of great joy, which shall be to all
people For unto you is born this day the city of David,
Saviour which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be
sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe strapped in swad.
ding clothes, lying in a manger
And suddenly there ,0as Nth the angel multitude of
the heavenly host praisg Cod and Saying, Glory to Cod
in the highest and earth peace, good wu to men,"
Luke 2:7.l4
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
Next TUO Issues OF
NeJUs To Be Day Late

Because of the observance Of
Christmas on Tuesday, and to
permit The News Staff to enjoy
the holiday, the. next issue of The
Bluffton News will be one day
late. The paper will be delivered
in the mail on Friday, December
%, instead of the customary
Thursday delivery. The issue of
New Years week will likewise be
one day late, and the regular
schedule will be resumed from
that point.
Display advertising deadline for
these issues win be Monday and
news will be accepted Wednesday
and until $3.50 a. m. Thursday
morning, which Is also the dead
line for classified advertising.
The forebearance of our readers
viii be sincerely appreciated.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

Ford Foundation in December 1855.
Bluffton College, which received a
SCI 300 grant last December, has used
the money to provide an increase in
faculty salaries The money has been
invested, and the interest is used for
salary purposes. After ten years the
entire sum may be spent for any
college project at the discretion of
the directors.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
ROdeO Bigger!
So We're Bills;
Profits Smaller

Bigger, better rodeos seem to cost
more and more money, as the report
of the 1856 Glad I'm American Rodeo
recently filed by Dwaine Amstutz,
shows.
Increased cost sent profits spiral
ing downward from $1SS7 in 1855 to
$1163 this year. The sponsoring or
ganizations, the Bluffton Saddle Club,
B luf n Community Sportsmen's
Club and the Bluffton Business Mems
Association each received $375 as
their share of the profits. This is a
decrease of $225 from last years fig
ure, Amstutz said.
Yo-Yo, rodeo trained Brahman bull
and his 16 brothers, imported from
Michigan, were responsible for the
highest stock rental fee in the history
of the rodeo. Yo-Yo made good his
owners boast of never having been
ridden for ten seconds by throwing
all contestants who went after the
prize money riding on his brawny
back.
The imported stock was probably
responsible for making this the rough
est rodeo within recent memory, said
Gene Benroth, local rodeo authority.
Six participants and at least one spec
tator were injured, according to Ben
roth, although double strength fenc-
ing was used.
The receipts from admissions to-
tailed almost $2150, which may be an
all-time record. This may be even
higher next year for it has been
hinted that the rising costs may
force a hike in admission prices.
Although rental for Harmon Field
was only $50, it has been suggest
ed that the sponsoring organizations
may make a further contribution to
the high school athletic fund which
is in charge of maintaining the field.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20
School Closes FRIDAY
For The Holidays

The Christmas holiday season will
officially arrive at p. m. Friday for
Bluffton school children, who will be
dismissed from classes at that time
following customary Yuletide prog
rams. Classes will be resumed We'd
nesday, January 2.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

1949, no snow; 1850, six inches; 1851,
trace of snow, sleet; 1852, trace of
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

IN OHIO TESTS, "virus-free"
strawberry stocks have produced an
average of 68 percent more fruit than
ordinary stocks of the same varie-
ties, according to Ohio State Univer-
sity extension plant Psychologists.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

snow; 1858, no snow; 1854, no snow
1855, no snow.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-20

meters are not added to the expense
of shopping.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
Demos Name
 .MeNealy-Boggess As Candidates

Robert J. Medically and William V. Boggess, both local attorneys, were named as candidates to run for the Fourth Division seats in the Territorial Senate and House at a meeting held Friday night by the Democratic Divisional committee
 McNealy will run for the Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Ralph Rivers who plans to run for the U. s. House under the Alas ka-Tennessee plan. McNealy had previously been candidate for the Territorial House. but he withdrew from that race on July g. He was the only man named for the post
 Other names mentioned as pos sible capdidates were Gus Norder. James Doegan. R E. Sheldon and B. N. Bigovich.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
Correction: Tets Must CuItiuate
 One-Eighth Ldnd

Last week Jessen's Weekly pub lished a story concerning Home stead opportunities in Alaska. The story contained errors, since the Homestead Act has been changed since the publication of the land office booklet
 Prior to June, 1854, veterans could avoid. cultivation requirements. As the law stands now. veterans must meet the same cultivation require ment as civilian settlers, one-eighth by the third year.
 All settlers desiring to homestead surveyed land must make applica- ton before residing on the property. Formerly. application could be made within 90 days of settlement.
 Cultivation requirements for ev- eryone are as follows: none the first year. one-sixteenth the second, and one-eighth the third.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
Free Examination

In addition to reexamining present clients, the Merrill method of home treatment will be demonstrated to others who are interested. The ex- animation is very thorough and highly technical. It requires 20 to 30 minutes. The Consultant makes no charge for this examination and no appointment is necessary. After examining the person, he is told the required length Of treatment and how much it will cost. Regular reports are made to the Merrill firm m Oklahoma City to check the pro- gress of the home treatment.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
GLENN HAAGAS TO MAKE PERMANENT HOME HERE

Mir. and Mrs. Glenn Haaga and their daughter, Janice. age 3. re- turned last week via the highway after making their home in the States for the past year and half.
 The Haagas lived in Napa, Cali fornia, where he operated a service station.
 The family is currently the house. guest of her sister and brother-in- law, MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Pickering, at their home on the Steese High way.
 Haaga was formerly with the CAA here.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
SIXTH CHILD BORN
 TO THE MACNUS MARKS IN ST. JOsEpH.s HOSPITAL

Mir. and Mrs. Magnus "Jiggs' Marks became the parents of their sixth daughter, Jana Mary. born in St. Joseph's hospital on Thursday at 4:02 pm. and weighing 8 lbs. ! ozs. Her birth makes the 18th granddaughter in the family, out of a total of q grandchildren.
 The couples older daughters are Kristen, IA; Sigred. II; Kari, g.; Rendi, 4, and Dagney. 15 months,
 Marks is employed at Ladd as a building inspector for the resident engineer.
 Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Ni- ia Carter of BIO Cowles Mrs. Cora E. Marks. paternal grandmother. lives in Berkley, Calif.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ail persons having claims against the ESTATE OF CHARLES W. ALEXANDER, DECEASED, Probate No. 1859 in the Probate Court for the Fairbanks Precinct, Fourth Division. Alaska. will please pre- sent same. with vouchers. at the office of my attorney below specified. within six months after date of the first pub lication of this notice.
 JESSIE D. AREND
 Administratrix HARRY 0. AREND Attorney at Law 22l Iavery Bldg. 20. Box 46S Fairbanks. Alaska First Pub. July 1e. 1856 Last Pub: Aug. g. 1856
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
Ruth Rock To Keep An Office In Anchorage

Mrs. Ruth Rock, Alaska represen- tative of the Franklin Life Insur- ance company, left last week for An chorage where she will be making her headquarters.
 Mrs. Rock will visit Fairbanks every five weeks and will continue 10 serve policy holders in this area as before. She still maintains her office in the Lavery building in downtown Fairbanks.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
No Cun-AIII

We have no cure-all for slick. shiny badness" Abbott emphasizes. If there is still fuzzf that hair follicle of the scalp is still pfodue- ing hair. Merrill's users have grown hair. We have many reports testi- flying that after using our home treatment. weak fuzz has developed into healthy mature hair. Proper use of this home treatment may bring about a healthy scalp condi- ton which will help the body pro- duce new hair. If there is any fazz at all. healthy scalp condition may be restored, and the hair may grow normally again as nature in- tended" There is one thing Abbott wants to be certain every man and woman knows. If recession ap- pears at the temple or a spot be- gins to show up on the crown ef the head, there is something wrong and it should be given immediate attention.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
 FOURTH DIVISION
 NULAT0 PRECINCT L. <,f
In the Matter of the Estate

JOHN F. SHROPSHIRE. Deceased. ) No. 56
 NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL Ac- COUNT, REPORT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE NOTICE IS HEREBY. GIVEN That Jack E. Shropshire, administrator of the Ac- count and Report and Petition for Final Distribution and Discharge in the above entitled estate, and that the Court has designated Tuesday. the 7th day of Aug ust. 1856, at the hour of p.rn. of said day, as the time. and the office of the United States Commissioner. ex-officio Probate Judge. Of the Nulato Precinct Fourth Division. Territory of Alaska. at Ruby, Alaska. as the place. when and where said Report. Account and Petition will be heard. and all persons interested in said estate are hereby required to file their objections to the said report, account and petition. if any they have. in writing, on or before the said day in the Court, and to appear at the time and place aforesaid and present their objections: and at the said hearing. the Court will determine what persons are to take the estate under the intestate laws of the Territory
 DATED at Ruby. Alaska. this 30th day of May. 1856.
 Stephan Mravich
 Probate Judge First Pub: July i2
 Last Pub: August
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
 SECOND CHILD BORN TO RALEIGH PlcKENs

MT. and Mrs. Raleigh Pickens of 525 Second street in Graehl are the proud parents of a son, Howard Lee, born in St. Joseph's hospital on Friday. The young man weighed in at lbs. ozs.
 Piekens is a painter for Fair banks Painting company: The coup le also have a daughter, Bonnie. 2.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

UNITED sTATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
 LAND OFFICE
 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
 DATE. June 20, 1856
 SERIAL NO: 0i2022 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Charles Henry Williams. Lawrence, Kansas. has made application for Homesite under the act of May 26, 1884 AS Stat 80s) Fairbanks Serial No. 012022 for tract of land described at Lot 2. U. s. Survey No. 3l35, Alaska. situated on the southerly side Of the Glenn Highway and on the easterly side of Clearwater Creek. containing 393 acres, and 1t is now in the files of the Land Office, Fairbanks, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the Land Of flee within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 Malcolm @. Allen
 Manager Date First Pub: June 28. 1856 Date Last Pub: August 23. 1856
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02

Oklahoma City. Oklahoma, July 20, in an interview here today G. O Abbott. international hair and scalp eonsultant and Director of Merrill Hair & Scalp Consultants. said There are many different scalp conditions that may cause men and women to lose their hair. Using common sense. a person must realize no one tonic or so-calied eure-an can correct all these con- ditions,' he explained. READ WHAT A FEW OF THE MANY SATISFIED MERRILL GIL ENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THEIR HOME TREATMENT IN THEIR UNSOLICITED REPORTS, THERE ARE MANY MORE IN OUR FILES:
 Since have taken the three months treatment, I have new hair on the top of my head My scalp isn't dry and itehv and my hair is more manageable. I am well pleased with it.
 Miss Alice Jacobson
 Lynden. Washington. There is not room here for me to sing the praises of Merrill the way they deserve. Write me and will gladly testify as to what they have done for me.
 Vernon Whitehorn,
 Phillips, Texas. This is to notify you of the won- derfu1 results l have seen in the first three months. Merrill has cer- tainly done all they said. I am hap py with the progress have made and with the healthy new hair..'
 D. L. Strickland,
 Dothan. Alabama.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02

The two ladies arrived in Fair banks last Thursday evening with Pan American. They have also been touring in Juneau. Anchorage. and Mckinley Park.
 The ladies report that over 1855 persons now make their home at Friendship Haven, which has just recently opened new unit
 After taking a riverboat tour. they left late last week.
 Jessen's Weekly, the paper you keep all week to read.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
Friendship Group Visits
 Interior Alaska

Miss Nelle Roberts and Mrs. Alta Peck. from the Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, home for re- tired people under Methodist super vision. are currently on short tour of Alaska
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02

The Rev. Walter Honnum, priest in charge of St. Stephens mission in Fort Yukon. was in town last week on brief business trip. He returned home Friday via Wien AL aska Airlines.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
MRS. WADDELl MAKES BRIEF TRIP TO JUNEAU

Chris Waddell. employee of Grif- fins store. returned last week from a brief business trip to Ju- neau.
 Mrs. Waddell attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pi- oneer Home at Sitka. She left Sat- urday, making the round trip with Pan American Airways.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
7----l--l111l Guaranteed

Not everyone can be helped by the Merrill Home Treatment. Only those we think we. can help are accepted for treatment. Those who are accepted for Merrill Home Treatment are given this guaran-
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02

tee. If you are not completely sat- isfied at the end of thirty days, your money will be returned This is only because most people are skep- tical of claims that hair can grow on baIding heads. Usually when person avails himself of the Mer- Till treatment. his skepticism dis appears.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
WHAT IS YOUR REASON
 FOR BALDNESS

ALL MERRILL CLIENTS IN THE VICINITY FAIRBANKS, ALASKA ARE INVITED THE NoRDALE HOTEL, ON WE'D, THURS AUGUST B. g. & 10 12 NOON UNTIL P NJ THESE PRIVATE DETERMINATIONS ARE FREE AND A PART OF THE ESTAB IISIIED SERVICE CLIENTS.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02
HoW'S YOUR HAIR

IF IT WORRIES YOU CALL CONSUITANT LYNN RorrR LAND AT THE NoRDALE HOTEL FAIRBANKS ALASKA ON WE'D THURS, AND FRI, ONLY AUGUST 12 NOON UNTIL THE EXAMINATIONS ABE ppI VATE AND OPEN TO MEN YOU DO NOT NEFn AM - ~
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-02

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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-28
Town Team Loses
To Kalida Cagers,
75-72 I'm Overtime

Although scoring II points in a
three minute overtime period the
Bluffton Town Team went down to
a Major League defeat as Bert and
Bernie's of Kalida scored 15 in the
same time to pull out 1872 victory
last Thursday night. The local five
now stands 1-2 in league play.
Keith Kirkland, playing the best
game of his long local career, pushed
in 13 of his long one-handers from
mid-court and added IL free throws
for a -scraping total of 81 points.
Bluffton held 55-52 lead after a
red-hot first three quarters but both
teams played cautious basketball the
final eight minutes. Kalida scored
eight points to the locals five in the
last period to tie the game at 60-60
at the end of regulation time. Bluff
ton froze the ball hoping for a last
minute shot but missed their oppor-
tunity. Then came the overtime in
which both squads raced up and down
the floor practically trading basket
for basket.
Ralph Meyer, star of the Miller
City state champions of six years
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-12-28

Wayne Neuenschwander and sons,
Lima; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Neuen-
schwander and daughter, Rossville,
Indiana; Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Coates,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Gross and daugh-
ter, Wapakoneta, enjoyed a Christmas
get-together and six o'clock supper
Saturday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Kaufman and family
in Waynesfield.
Mrs. Gertrude Long of Lima, John
Garlinger and Carl Long of Bluffton
spent Christmas day with Mr.. and
Mrs. Irven Long of Garau street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Neuenschwan-
der had their Christmas dinner Sum
day. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Neuenschwander and
Donna Jean, Rossville, Indiana; Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Neuenschwander and
sons Jack and Jim, Lima; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Marshall and Marty,
Bluffton; and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
KAUFMAN, .Cloyce ana 10 OF WayneS-
field.
Ed Cook has returned to his home
from Cleveland Clinic where he un-
derwent surgery. He is getting along
nicely.
Basinger ambulance removals !:
Mrs. Claude Niswander from her
home near Williamstown to the Bluff
ton hospital; Mrs. Millie Harshman
from the Bluffton hospital to the
Mennonite Memorial home; D. r.
Triplehorn from University hospital,
Columbus, Ohio, to the Bluffton Com
munity hospital; James Eberhart
from scene of accident on u. S. 25
to the Bluffton hospital.