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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
Annual Vegetable,
Fruit, Grain Show
Set For Sept. e

Blufftons backyard gardeners,
who pride themselves on producing
some of the finest fruits and vege-
tables in Ohio, will again display
their finest in the annual Bluffton
Grain, Fruit and Vegetable show
scheduled for Saturday, September
%, in the Bluffton high school gym
nasium.
Committees have been named for
the annual show which is sponsored
by the Bluffton Mems Garden club
and the local chapter, Future Farm
ers of America.
Heading the show as co-chairmen
are Wilhelm Amstutz of the Mems
Garden club, Larry Hutchinson,
president of FLA, and Don Overmyer,
FLA advisor.
In charge of entries, which are
open to all persons in the community,
are Kermit Herr, Edgar Bixel, Rev.
James Heininger, Tom Nusbaum and
Richard Reichenbach. There will be
no entry fee and all exhibits must
be in place at 10 a. m. the day Of
the event.
On the publicity committee are
Darwin Luginbuhl, Kermit Herr, and
Kenny Lewis.
Properties committee: Conner Ste.
wart, Wayne Badertscher, Ralph
Arstutz, Lester Niswander, Rod
stratton Steve Herr and John Hart
man.
In charge of judging are Dor
Overmyer, Dave Augsburger, Jerry
Althaus and Ed Lape.
Committee on grains includes Her
man Hilty, Edgar BiXel, Ezra Moser
Dick Palte. Bob Amstutz and Lee
KleDpel. Fruit-W. A. Amstutz, DR..
B. w. Travis, DR.. w. M. Niswander
and Leland Gerber Vegetables
Roger Leiber, Connor Stewart Jr.,
Willis Amstutz, Oliver Zimmerman,
James Evilsizer, Paul Stoodt, Eu-
gene Basinger, Noah Zimmerman
John Eversole and Norman Lamb.
In charge of the auction sale ol
exhibits will be committee headed
by Raymond Dirmeyer and including
Sid Stettler, Steve Dunlap and Larry
Hutchinson.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
BlufftOn College Registration Reaches
300 Students, Within 10 OF New Record

Approaching within nine students Of
the record registration totals Of the
post war years, 1916 and 1947, the
Bluffton college student roster climb
ed to 309 by the middle of the week
with some prospects of a few addi-
tional late registrations.
The total represented an approx
mate 10 per cent increase over last
years registration and compares with
enrolln1ents of 317 in 1916 and 318 the
following year when a record was
established.
In his September issue of the Bluff
ton College Bulletin, Dr. L. L. Ram
seyer, president of the college pointed
out that the number of students
approaches the maximum capacity Of
the college until such time as more
student housing is secured.
For the first time Lincoln hall, the
wonen's dorm is filled to capacity
with three occupants in some rooms
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the same firm who planned the new
Bluffton elementary school, were
authorized TO ask for contractors bids
at their office.
DR.. L. L. Ramseyer, president of
Bluffton college, said that while the
building committee reserves the right
to reject any or all bids, it is hoped
that the contract can be awarded
the same afternoon.
If work can start this fall, it is
hoped that the new addition may be
ready for use by the time next year 5
students arrive on the campus. In
order to meet this schedule however,
DR.. Ramseyer pointed out everything
would have to move without a hitch.
Plans include a ground breaking
ceremony on Homecoming day,
October 19, probably Immediately
after crowning the Homecoming
Queen.
A decision was reached this sum-
mer to proceed with the building pro-
gram after the College Expansion
Fund drive for $3.50, 900 appeared
headed for success. The Rev. Harry
Yoder, assistant to President Ram
seyer and chairman Of the finance
campaign, reports that the fund had
reached S199, ,954.64 by September 1.
Of this amount S94, 6.53 was in
cash and s1O4, sos. II in pledges.
Original estimates Of cost of the
new addition at $4,000 have been
upped to S265, 900 including furnish
ings. 1t will form an IL" off the
present building.
Accommodations for approximately
66 students will be provided, bring
ing the total for the dormitory to
120. In addition to student rooms, the
basement viii provide an entirely new
kitchen and diningroom facilities for
more than 300 persons.
After completion of re addition,
Ropp hall viii revert t. use of the
women students for ysboffi it was
originally built, and Lincoln hall viii
become the mems dorm.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
Blufton Host To
Zone Lions Meet

Bluffton will be the host city to-
night Thursday for Zone meeting
of Lions clubs under the gavel Of
E. James Szabo, Bluffton, who is
now serving as Zone chairman for
this area.
Representatives of nine Lions
clubs in the area will meet at the
Walnut Grill Thursday evening.
These include presidents, vice presi-
dents and secretaries of the club.
Agenda for the meeting includes
discussion Of officer procedure in
filing reports and reports on various
club activities.
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designed for only two. Ropp hall and
the othermen's dorms are packed to
capacity with approximately IT stu
dents rooming in the community in
addition to the regular commuters.
OF the total, ia are men students
ard 135 are women. Distribution in
classes is as follows: 96 freshmen,
73 sophomores, 55 Juniors and 56
seniors. The remainder includes
special and part-time students.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
Carma Re-Opens With
"Silk Stockings"

After being closed all summer The
Carma Theatre will reopen Sunday
showing silk Stockings" a cinema
scope attraction featuring Fr d
Astaire and. Cyd Charlse.
Shows start at Z and D. m with
adult tickets at co cents and children
up to u years, 20 cents.
George Carmack, theatre owner,
announced last week that the audi
toriun has been cleaned and re
decorated and equipment renovated.
Wall draperies have been cleaned
and rehung and wall panels repainted.
The theatre is scheduled to operate
six days weekly
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
.3O-ddy Drought
Broken Lost Week

a month long dry spell, in which
the BIuffton area saw only 2.56
inches of precipitation, was bro
ken during the past week when
rainfall on three days totaled
2.5S inches
Weather observer Ray Burk-
holders records showed that .3S
OF an inch of rain fell last Tues
day, another .53 of an inch on
Thursday, but the heaviest rain
fall, LIZ inches fell on Sunday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1957-09-19
Industrial WOmen'S
Leader To Speak
At B & PW Meeting

Miss Irene Myers, former super
visor of women's activities at the
General Electric Co., plant in Fort
Wayne, Ind, and widely known
crusader for more recognition for
women in industry, will address
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TO ATTEND LANSING MEET

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Herr are
leaving Friday at attend 3-day con-
ference of the Central Great Lakes #.
Region Of Mems Garden Clubs Of
America in Lansing. Michigan, Harold
Hepp, newly elected secretary-trea-
surer of the Wapakoneta Mems Gar
den club will accompany the Herrs
to the meeting.
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Builders Bids Due Oct. II
On New Ropp Hall Addition
College Plans Ground Breaking Rites
At Homecoming Festivities October 19

With enrolment at Blufon college pushing toward
record and all housing filled to capacity the board of
announced this week that bids will be taken the pro-
posed Ropp hall addition at October II.
The trustees building committee final approval to plans
the addition Friday Architects Mclaughlin and Ke
Smyrna times., 1957-12-05
BUY SAFE TOYS FOR
YOUNGSTERS

All round = and especially at
Christmas buy safe toys for
your children, cautions M. Kath-
crime Jones, county home demon
stration agent.
Toys should be simple, small,
soft and washable for children
two years old and under, she
notes, suggesting stuffed animals,
blocks and push-and-pull toys.
Your children will like larger
stuffed animals as they grow old
er. They'll also enjoy brightly
colored books, beads for string
ing, and blocks. And, says the
home agent, housekeeping tools,
trains, trucks and costumes make
excellent selections because child
ren want to initiate adults.
Consider paints, crayons, clay,
construction sets, mechanical toys,
books, sports gear and pedal cars
for the four to six-year-old, Miss
Jones recommends. The six to
eight-year-old will enjoy craft and
hobby equipment, puzzles, games,
electric trains and gym equip
ment.
Before you buy a toy, check
its shape and construction to be
sure it can't cut or otherwise in
jure your children, the home
agent says. Be sure there are no
slender parts that can be inserted
in the nose, ear or mouth.
Safe toys are made of materials
that will not break into sharp
jagged edges, are non-fammable,
and do not have small detachable
parts that can be swallowed.
Electrical toys should have the
Underwriters Laboratory label of
approval, she concludes.
Smyrna times., 1957-12-05
20 Years Ago

Mrs. Beatrice Sylvester, aged
1S, wife of Carroll Sylvester, was
shot through the abdomen from
which wound she died in the
Smyrna ambulance on the way to
the Kent General Hospital. The
shooting occurred on the Sylves-
ter farm west of Clayton follow
ing the return from a cunning
trip. Mrs. Sylvester was shot by
the accidental discharge of the
gun she was carrying into the
house.
Smyrna is to have another dis
play of Christmas lights for the
Yuletide season fast approaching
The movement is sponsored by
the Smyrna Business Mems Asso-
citation and the Town Council.
There will be the usual decora-
tions at the -Four Corners, :"
Town Hall, and the Fire House.
The muskrat trapping season
opened yesterday with trappers
looking forward to another good
season. Delaware is one of the
several states where the animals
are caught in sufficient numbers
to make the business one of the
states major industries.
Members and guests of the
Twentieth Century Club were en-
tertained Friday with a "Cobweb
Party"
Mr.. Warner w. Price, Jr., and
Mr.. Bruce Mcclellan of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, both students at
the University of Virginia, were
guests of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Price, over
the Thanksgiving holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mood are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son last Friday, Nov.
26th.
Through the courtesy of the
Motor Vehicle Department, there
will be available in the near fu-
ture opportunities for all drivers
or prospective drivers in Smyrna
to take efficiency tests. There is
no charge made for the tests and
no requirement that it shall be
taken. All people in the commun-
ity are invited to take advantage
of this opportunity.
Smyrna times., 1957-12-05

The first real snow storm of
the season visited this section last
evening and continued during the
night. While it covers the ground,
the snow is melting rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Ross
of this town were given a sur
prise by their children on Thanks
giving Day in the form of fam
lily reunion.
The Board of Revisers of As
sessments was appointed by the
Levy Court late yesterday after
noon under the new law calling
for the appointment. AS the Levy
Court will hold no more meetings
in December, it was decided to
complete the Board yesterday
with the exception of the Third
District. The president will cast
the ballot as soon as the nomin-
ations are made by the commits
sioner.
Mrs. Abigail P. Buckson, form
erly of Taylor's Bridge, died at
her residence in Stanton, Della
ware, on Nov. %, after a short
illness of ten days. She was II
years of age.
Thanksgiving passed quietly in
Smyrna with no incidents to mar
the holiday. Family dinners and
cunning parties highlighted the
activities of the day.
Smyrna times., 1957-12-05
CENTURY CLUB XMAS SHOW
Bird-speaIsman Model To Elabor.

Bird-SpealSman Model To ElabOr-
ate ON "New Look" i'm Fashions
A talk on the new look" in
fashions and how to wear acces-
sories to enhance that look will
ce given by Mrs. Eleanor Gunby,
professional model and member
Of the staff at Bird-Speakman,
Inc, Wilmington, at the Christ
mas program of the Twentieth
Century Club Thursday at 2 pm.
There will also be a display of
gift suggestions from Bird-Speak-
man. Members of the Dover Cen
tury Club will be guests at the
meeting. Mrs. Howard E. Henry,
vice president for Kent County,
will also attend. The program will
include the appearance of the Sill
yer Eagles Glee Club, who will
sing under the direction of John
Dickinson. Mrs. Edward Wootten
will read a Christmas story. Miss
Mary NJ. Holland, president, will
conduct the business session. Mrs.
David P. Buckson is chairman of
the program. Mrs. ]. Everett Lof-
land heads the committee of host
esses for the tea which will fol-
low the program, assisted by Mrs.
Preston Burris, Sr., Mrs. w. E.,
Foard, Mrs. Walter Gibe, Mrs.
Orlan Kelley, Mrs. Joseph Lam
berta, Mrs Harold ]. Rau Mrs.
George Wicks, Mrs. George D.
Wright, Mrs. Lee Wroten.
Smyrna times., 1957-12-05
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF 50 YEARS AGO
Notes o. Ma arriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files OF
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, viii call to mind people
and events Of the older genera
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-08

!. 1t certainly is--because Florida is enjoy.
ing an industrial and residential expan.
sion of UNPRECEDENTED proportions. Flor
ida is the fastest growing state east of the
Rockies and 5000 people move into the
state each week. Chemstrand, Proctor &
Gamble, General Motors, and Sperry-
Rand are operating or building multi
million dollar plants in Florida. Fl. Pierce
is the fifth fastest-erowinG city in Amer.
lea, and the fastest growing east of the
Rockies. according to a Babson Report.
One of Americas foremost induStrialists,
who has invested more than $50 million
in Florida real estate in the past eight
years, has just made two multimillion
dollar land purchases in the Fl. Pierce
ST Lucie County area. One of these was
So million purchase in the Fl. Pierce
barbor area. and plans are now afoot to
make Fl. Pierce one of Florida's larger
ports. Another leadind private investor
has just bought a 6400-acre tract near
Lakewood Park. No wonder land values.
under the impact of this solid economic
expansion, are continuing to increase in
the Lakewood Park area.
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0. What about Lakewood Park itself?

\. have explained what is going on in Flor.
ida and the Lakewood Park area in some
detail because | wanted you to know
why we regard it so highly as an invest
ment opportunity These facts attest to
the long range economic stability and
bright prospects of Florida and Lake
wood Park. Now we make no guarantee of
quick or sensational profits-but we do
say that development such as this opens
up the possibility of sound Florida invest
ment to the person of modest means as
we'll as to the. corporations and multi
millionaires. This is an investment to
have and to hold. one that, in our opinion,
will surely increase in value over the
years. II is not speculative investment
in land, but lonG-ran6e investment
in an established, existing suburban
community.
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4. You'll find them all in the Lakewood
Park area. Complete shopping facilities,
fine restaurants and theaters are in near
by (ten minutes drive) TT. Pierce and
Vero Beach you can buy everything
from groceries TO antiques at such famous
stores as a. & p, Food Fair, J. G..
Penney, and many more. Public schools
from grade through high school level now
exist in Fl. Pierce and Vero Beach :. I.
with free school bus pickup and return
service provided Lakewood Park resi-.
dents by St. Lucie County. An excellent
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You're the president of Lakewood Park,
Mr.. Brant, and that's why I'm asking YOU
the questions. | feel that my future, and
that of my family, depends on the invest
ment and retirement decisions make now,
but want to be sure that have all the facts
before l make up my mind.
0. Just ,chere is Lakewood Park?
A. Lakewood Park is located on the south
east Atlantic Coast of Florida, just ten
minutes from Fl. Pierce and Vero Beach;
it's suburb of these two cities. This area
is in Florida's tropical climate belt and
is one of three areas in the entire United
States where hay fever and asthma suf-
ferers find relief. Lakewood Park is just
fifteen minutes drive from Atlantic
Ocean beaches.
Q. Is this a good location in terms Of a sound
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people lire there nOaO?
A. Yes, indeed! Many families are now en-.
joyine life in their Lakewood Park homes,
and many more homes are under con-
struction by our construction division
I'd like to point out that Lakewood Park
is just as much suburb as Arlington or
Silver Spring. and closer to downtown
than either. City conveniences such as
electricity, telephones, and roads are
already available
o. But ,ch0f about shObbinp schools
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A. Homes may be built by our Construction
Division, by you, or by any contractor of
your choice, provided the plans have been
approved by the Lakewood Park Archi.
tectural Committee. There is no time
limit on construction you may start
at any time in the future, and additions
provided they coincide with your original
structure and have been approved-may
be added later. We are members of the
National Association of Home Builders
.{NAHB), and we issue a warranty policy
with every home we build; and we will
service this home for a period of one
year after completion.
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0. If I build noe, to take advantage Of the
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A. We certainly do. First, there's our uncon.
ditional, money-back guarantee: if, at any
time after an inspection of your property,
you change your mind within 90 days
after purchasing a domestic, all your
money will be cheerfully refunded Sec
ond, you may, at any time within six
months of purchase exchange your home.
site for any other of equal price. Protec-
tive restrictions are recorded to protect
your property's value, and free deed
will be delivered to you upon compile
ton of your payments. In addition, all
purchasers and house plans must be ap-
proved by the appropriate Lakewood
Park committees.
Q. Pve seen mention in your advertising
about Io,C Florida fa1es. Just 1CE0t is
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people lire there n0lO?

Q. An "erisfine community" you mean
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Q. Briefly, vhat is the housing and con.
Strncfion bicture at LokelO0Od Park?
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Q. Getting back TO the Investment angle
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A. Florida has no state income tax, no state
inheritance tax, and no state gift tax.
Rather than case of low tax, it's ques-
tion-in respect to these-of no tax at all!
Also, Florida has very liberal property
tax setup which provides for homestead
exemptions up to $1,000 on your Lake.
wood Park home. AS a result of this,
your dollars have more purchasing power
so little goes for taxes.
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ten yedrS-rhy buy no'c?

Q. wen -. ,oon'f be retiring for at least
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Q. Speaking Of land. is it HIGH and dry in
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Catholic school is located in Fl. Pierce,
and school sites are being dedicated in
Lakewood Park. Also, future church
welcome you to worship in Fl. Pierce and
Vero Beach; chances are you drive
further to church now than you will at
Lakewood Park. Also, future church
sites have been set aside in the overall
community plan.
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O. How can I finance my home?
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o. But wh0t about shobbine, schools
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A. Both furnished and unfinished homes
have always rented very readily in this
area. We will be happy to place you in
contact with realtors in the Fit Pierce
area who will handle the rental and watch
the property in your absence.
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rent it until I am ready to retire?
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A. Homes that have been and are being built
at Lakewood Park have been approved
for first MORTGAGE loans by the First Fed
eral Savings and Loan Association of Fl.
Pierce. \ down payment of S995 (for
limited time only will be accepted
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Definitely, the soil is very fertile. It's the
sandy loan type which is suitable for
almost oil forms of vegetables, fruit and
flowers.
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map published by the u. S. Government
Department of the Interior shows the
average elevation at Lakewood Park to
be 81 to "a feet above sea level. In add.
ton, we believe we have one of the
finest drainage systems in the state.
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Investment?

Q. Is this a good location in terms Of sound
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Ex-senator GEORGE
In Atlanta Hospital

| ATLANTA. Ga. June IL R.-
Former Senator Walter F.
George was admitted to Emory
Hospital today for medical tests
ordered by his doctors in WASH
ington.
The 79-year-old Georgia Dem
ocrat said as he arrived, Il don't
know what they'll find. l think
I'll be all right"
Mr.. George said he does not
intend to quit his post as Presi-
dent Eisenhower's special am
bassador to the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization. He added
that he hopes to undertake a
two or three-month mission to a
foreign station" after return
ing to Washington.
But he AIDED that his ultimate
decision will depend on the out
come OF the medical tests. This
could mean that he might retire
from public life should a medical
diagnosis be adverse.
Mr.. George arrived this morn
ing by train. He was accom-
panied by his wife and was met
at the station by their son.
Heard George. and his wife.
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Beating, Burns
Futul to Woman

GA1NEsBORo. Tenn, June
IL R.-A woman who ran q
rural grocery-service station diec
yesterday after telling police she
was beaten. splashed with gaso.
line, and burned by an unidenti-
fed man and woman.
Mrs. Clifford Holloway, ST.
said she was awakened before
daylight at her home near the
store by q man about 30 and a
woman companion a little
younger.
The victim said the intruders
asked for gasoline, hit her on the
head to force her to open the
store, then splashed gasoline
around the store and on her.
Mrs. Holloway ran screaming
to the house. woke her husband
and son. and put out the flames
on her hair and clothing with
bedclothes. The son took her to
a hospital while the husband
fought the flames in the store.