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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
RawSon Boy Frozen
AS Years Coolest
Weather Hits Area
Lowest Temperature Ever
Noted Here In February
Deepened By Strong Wind

Coolest weather of the year brought
tragedy to the area early Monday eve
ming when nine-year-old James Shu-
maker of Rawson was found frozen
TO death only three-quarters of a mile
from his home.
HIS death came as climax to the
coldest day of the winter and one of
the coldest February days every re-
corded in this area.
James had been playing in the
woods with Leroy Little but re-
mained outside when Leroy went
nome. Later on his mother sent her
daughter to the Little home. and
when she learned he had not returned
she notified volunteer firemen who be-
gan to search for the boy. 1
His body was found at $50 o. m.
by Paul Little, LeRoy's father lying
face down in snow covered creek
bank. DIR. Byron F. Voorhees,, Han
cock county coroner said the boys
left foot, lower third of his left leg.
left forearm and hand and right hand
were frozen.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at Trautman Funeral home.
Findlay, with Dr. w. E. Bradley Of
flclating. Burial will be in Maple
Grove cemetery, Findlay.
Coolest February EUer
The cold spell which covered prac-
1cally all the nation brought temper
atures below zero five times in a nine
day span, according to the records of
Ray Burkholder, official federal
weather observer at Pandora.
The temperatures fell to six below
zero on Monday, tying the record low
for that date set in both 1903 and
1904. The temperature reached one
below on Sunday. and touched zero
on Tuesday morning, and also on Feb
ruary 10 and II.
Burkholder's records show this
may become the coolest February
ever recorded here. Normal average
for the month is 27.6 degrees and the
coldest February average was 1856
degrees in 1895. The average temper
ature for this month was only is de-
grees, ne reported Tuesday morning,
more than two degrees below the low
est monthly average recorded.
Ihree-and-a-half inches of SNOW
Continued on page 81
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
Fett Block Changes
To New Ownership

The Fett business block. which has
been owned jointly by four members
of the John Fett family since the
latter's death, will be transferred to
the ownership of grandson, Maurice
Fett, it was learned this week.
To avoid one building becoming in
voIved in a more widespread multi
pie ownership with passing years,
owners deemed it advisable to
arrange ownership. Maurice, who
manages the Fett Hardware store,
one of the businesses housed in the
block, has also managed the building
including second floor apartments and
another store room occupied by
Geiger & Diller.
The transfer of ownership will
combine interest of the hardware
store and the building which it occu-
pies. Remodeling work is presently
underway to moderniZe the apart
ments.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20

ed the banquet. Darwin Luginbuhl was
master of ceremonies. Wilhelm Am
stutz was honored as the oldest per-
son present and Rudy Steiner was
recognized as the youngest present
Miss Ocie Anderson and Miss
Esther Reichenbach, Cory-Rawson
teacher, gave illustrated lectures
on their trips to Europe last summer
A special Valentine bouquet used at
the speakers table was later present
ed to the Rev. V. c. Oppermann, pas
tor of the church, honoring him for
his interest in gardening activities
and his work in promoting the build
ing of the new addition to ST John S
church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
Births

The following births were recorded
at Bluffton Community hospital dur
ing the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs Jerry Ruhlen, Lima,
a boy, Chris Alan, born Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan Diller, Col.
Grove, boy, born Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Overmyer
Bluffton, boy, born Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorr Franks, Nc
Comb, a girl, Susan Jane, born Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Ernest, Lima
a boy, born Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laverne Moser, Bluff.
ton, a girl, Kathleen Ann, born Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mayer, Lima,
girl, Susan Lee, born February L
at Mt. Blanchard hospital. Mrs
Mayer is the former Barbara Reich.
enbach, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Reichenbach.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
Ropp Triplett
New Head OF
Hospital Board
ID. w. Bixler Completes IL
Years At Helm, Assumes
TreaSurer's Duties

After serving as president of the
board of directors of Bluffton Com
munity hospital for the past IL years,
ID. w. BiXler has been succeeded this
year by Ropp Triplett, president of
the Triplett Electrical Instrument
company.
The change in the board officers
was made at its annual meeting Mon
day evening in the hospital dining
room. MIR. Bixler will continue on the
board as treasurer. Harold Klingler
was elected vice-president and Ezra
Moser as secretary.
The stockholders reelected Mr..
Moser, Mr.. Klingler and Mrs. Reese
Huber for three-year terms on the
board.
Before retiring from the presidency
Mr.. Bixler reported that operating
income for the hospital last year had
substantially exceeded the previous
year. Income totaled S114,9O7.18 in
1857 as compared with S98,317 in Sc,
a gain of $16,590.
Operating expenses amounted to
S112, ,940.15, leaving balance of
S1,967.03.
The statistical report of the hos
pital showed 1179 admissions during
the 12-month period and 1883 dis
charges. There were 355 births and
43 deaths recorded A total of 362
operations were listed with the hos
pital lab handling 451 x-rays. There
were a total of 286 emergency cases.
Another Ford Foundation grant of
$4,000 was received during the year
making their complete contribution
to the local hospital $4,000. Part of
the grant was used for laundry equip
ment and new X-ray machine. The
remainder will be used to lay new
floor tiling In addition to improve
ments made possible by the Founda-
tion's gift, there has been complete
new sterilizing equipment and gas
hot water heating system installed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
Grocery Near Cairo
Destroyed By Fire
Tuesday Morning

Fire destroyed the Armstrong gro
Gerry and service station between
Beaverdam and Cairo on route BON
early Tuesday morning. Damage was
estimated at $4,000.
The flames were discovered at 4
a. m. but it was after a.. m. before
volunteer firemen. from Beaverdam
and Cairo had the blaze under con-
troll.
The fire was caused by an electric
light bIub which had been burning to
keep an oil line from freezing. Fire
destroyed the east portion of the roof
of the building and water running
onto the grocery stock froze, destroy
ing this.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
International Students
In Discussion Panel

A panel of Bluffton college inter-
national students will participate in
program Sunday at the Grace Men
nonite church, Pandora. The same
group will appear before the Business
and Professional Women's club Mon
day evening.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
P. O., Bank Close
For Holiday Saturday

The Citizens National bank and
the Bluffton post office will be
closed Saturday in observance of
Washington's birthday, and there
will be no mail deliveries. Other
wise business will be carried on
as usual on the birthday of the
Father OF our country"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20

on st. Lawrence Island, Alaska.
AT no time during the entire day
will the world wide prayer services
be broken. Prayers will be offered in
so languages and over 1000 dialects.
The offering is to be used for in
terdenominational mission work
through the Division of Home and
Foreign Missions of the National
Council of Churches.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
AT INDIANAPOLIS MEET

Frank Mayer, principal of Bluffton
high school, has been attending a
meeting, of the National Principals
association in Indianapolis, Ind. this
week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20
Toledo Port Manager Will Speak Here
On Impact Of st. Laurence SedWdy Project

Norfolk's maritime business
Jewell envisionS real boosts in area
economy as the Port of Toledo grows
and although he is pleased with 1857
tonnages he insists the best is yet to
come.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1958-02-20

Boom Expected in 80
In the spring of 1859 new, re-
st. Lawrence Seaway will
Continued on page 12)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-29

Introducing to Washington the new "BilIiken"
shoes for children at budget prices Famous for
fit, styling and long wear.
C. Sporty" soddIe shoe. Brown or black and
white
5 to 8. 500. ga to H. $50. l21a to a. 500
D Butch" brown oxford with scuft-proof tip.
5 to 8. S.ss. sk to L. $50. l2h to 3. 6.ss
E Harrow" boys" Sh1-Iok style in black. 10
to 3. 7.5o and 1873
F. "Peochy," potent leather one-strop ga to 3:
$50 and 500
G. "RombIett," loofer with eIosticzed top line
Antique ton. 61 to 3. $50 and e.S9
n. Racer" brown oxford. to Y.
500 and $50
Downstairs Store chidrens Budget Shoes North Building
&. . also Bethesda Budget and Corners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-29

use our convenient 2A-hOur phone order service 49,
Just dial District $500, ~ hours day. days week
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09
Harrington
School News
Mathematics Department


David Coady and Mary Ann Fair
each received a pin from The
Mathematical Association of Ameri-
ca. They won the highest grades
in their respective classes on a
mathematics test given by the Uni
versity of Delaware.
Mrs. WilliamsOn-3rd Grade
We enjoyed the May Day Festival
on Friday Nancy Richardson and
Denise Galloway danced around
the May Day pole. Calvin Bonniwell
and Brenda Ivans were in the court.
We are having yer good atten-
dance.
Mrs. CULLEN 4th Grade
The honor spoilers for April in
Mrs. Quillen's room are: John
Greenhaugh, Mary Lou Fynie, Mar
garet Fynie.
If the noise is slack around Harr-
ington High and the students are
few, don't wonder why. The Seniors
left for New York on Wednesday
morning and will return early
Sunday morning. They are chaper-
oned by Mr. William Fox and Mrs.
Margaret Homewood.
Mrs. BrObst-Grade
The following boys and girls did
not get below an A in any major
subject in the past six weeks-Ron-
aid Hughes, Richard Black, Russell
Jack, Darlene Clark, Nancy Calla-
way, Susan Brown, Betty Jane Mas
ten, Jackie Abbott and Billy Lord.
Two boys did not get below an A
in any major subject-Doug Mills
and Chas. Tribbett.
Mrs. GOOdwill-Sth Grade
Our room is planning to make a
class trip. We are planning to go
to Philadelphia. Merritt Camper,
James Jones, and Ralph Wooters
are to find some interesting places
to visit there.
Reporter, Ralph Wooters
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

Spring is sign that Summer is
near,
That school is out for this year.
The boys and girls play
On a sunny Spring day.
They sing too,
So why don't you?
They're never gray,
They're always gay.
When Spring comes around
There's always a sound
OF children playing in our town.
Donna Messick
Menu - May 1915, 1858
Monday-Milk, Spaghetti, Cheese
Wedge, Cut Green Beans, Bread,
Butter and Peaches.
Tuesday-Milk, Beef Barbecue on
Bun, Fruit Salad, and Cake.
Wednesday-Milk, Tuna Fish
Salad, Potato Chips. Peas and
Carrots, Hot Bread and Butter and
Cubed Pineapple.
Thursday-Milk, Roast Beef and
Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed
Salad, Bread, Butter an Applesauce.
Friay-Milk, Tomato Soup, Toast
ed Cheese Sandwich, Carrot and
Celery Sticks, and Jello or Fruit.
Music Festivals IN Milford
Elementary Schools
The fourth fifth and sixth grades
of the Lulu M. Ross Elementary
School will present a Music Festi-
val in the multi-purpose room at
g o'clock this evening, Thursday,
May 8.
The program includes various
types of music activities which have
been a part of classroom work dur
ing the year. All pupils in these
grades are given an opportunity to
participate, and parents and inter-
ested patrons are invited to share
the program with the children.
On Thursday. May 15, at p m.
in the high school auditorium, the
fifth and sixth grades at Lakeview
Avenue Elementary Scohol will
present their program. All fifth
and sixth grades will participate
in the sinking of patriotic songs.
Special selections will be present
ed by both choruses composed of
elementary children. The high
light of the evening will be the
sixth grades presentation of the
musical playlet, Peer Gynt, based
on the music of the Peer Gynt Suite
by Edward Grieg.
Peer, the hero of the story, a
Norwegian lad, is always day
dreaming, telling tall stories, and
seeking adventure. He finds him
self in trouble with the trolls and
dwarfs in the cave of the Mountain
King. After many exciting esca-
pades in foreign lands, he returns
as an old man to his native land,
Norway, where Solveig, his faith
full sweetheart, has been waiting
many years for him.
The music for both festivals is
under the direction of Mrs. Eliza
beth G. Bennett, special teacher of
music in the elementary schools.
Mrs. Alice Kunkle, art teacher, is
in charge of program covers, also
scenery and costumes for Peer
Gynt. Miss Barbara Fissmiller,
teacher of physical education, is
helping with the rhythmic inter-
pretations.
Mrs. Geraldine Pettyjohn will ac-
company at Lulu M. Ross School;
Mrs. Helen Hickman at Lakeview
Avenue School. All teachers Of the
fifth and sixth grades will assist
with the programs. Robert Haw-
kins and Arthur Domke are stage
managersA Raymond Mckee is
sound technician.
Arrangements for rehearsaIs and
final performances have been
made by the elementary principal,
James r. Kerr. These festivals will
complete series of programs
which have included all children
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

in the elementary school grades,
one through six
Programs to date were as fol-
lows:
April 9-Grades | and III at Lake
view Avenue School.
April 23--Grades III and Nv at
Lakeview Avenue School
April 30-Grades |, II and III at
Lulu M. Ross School.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

Basel. Switzerland, is place
to do some Quick international
sightseeing. 1t is situated on the
Rhine River where Switzerland,
France and Germany meet.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

The North African Kingdom of
Libva has two capitals-Tripoli
and Benghazi. Government officials
shuttle between the two capitals
700 miles apart.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

The USS Indiana, commissioned
on Nov. 90, 1895, was the first yes
sci built especially to perform the
functions of battleship in the
u. S. Navy.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

The Ford Foundation granted
$242, 900 recently to the Univer-
sity of Illinois for research to in
crease the effectiveness of the Fed
eral prison system.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

Sweden was the first European
power to offer recognition and
friendship to the young United
States Republic after the Revolu-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1958-05-09

Joan of Arc lead loyal French
soldiers against the city OF Orleans
and drove out the British in 1429.
Evening star., 1958-07-07
Other AM Stutions

wlRx-tsoO kr.-ss an. to misnisht.
Sundays, ] an. to midnight.
WPIk-T3o Ke. daylight Oaiy.
WARL-Iso ks.-l;30 am. to Sis pm.
WeAr -toso Ke. Daylight oBly.
WUST-ll2o ke.--nsylight sniy
WFAx- Tao ke.-osylight only.
WWbe-i1so ke.--24-hOBi operation, except
SUNDAY midnight to an MeHdsy.
GFcR-t9io Key--DyIight saly
wo0k-154o ke.-2l-heui epetstisa.
WEAM-13so ks.-1i-hSU sperstion, eIespt
Sunday miduisht to an. Mssdsy.
w0l-taso ke.-ssm. 10 misHight
WDeN- Islo Ke,-DayIight oaIy.
WPec-1ssn ke.-paylight shly.
WPRW-iAso ke,--Daytime snly.
Evening star., 1958-07-07

x
Burns Allen "a repeat Oracle learns that Mr. Jantzen
the plumber is going out with young lady, and has
talk with him. You'll like the little heart-to-heart talk
about the weather. the day Oracle born, She's
in fine FORM Her routine at the end is about Beauegard
Allen, Southern relative pm. WTOP-s.
Love LucytA repeat) This episode was back in
1854. and 1t good About golfing spree the
gang goes out on, they bang really solid
laughs In their understandable desire to get rid of the
girls Ricky and Fred decide to teach the girls golf using
the new Ricardo rules Hope President Eisenhower is
watching df he missed it back there when) as Rcky
offers Lucy lot Of advieedont look at the ball.
keep off the airway, etcbut Lucy gets wise
thanks to pro Jimmy Dearet to the fact that there's
a rotten Cuban in Denmark You'll learn about mashe
and have good time generally. pm, wToP-s.
Twenty OnePaying at 5000 point they start out
tonight Efrida Nardroff and Robert Leicester create
much suspense good thriller, for viewers en-
tranced with their remarkably wide range of knowledge
For Efrida winning the first game gets her score up
to $Sl650O while losing it gets her below the 100000
mark Stephen Becker is standing in the wings just in
case but the excitement is the terrific match of wits
between Leicester and Alfrida. pm, WRC-4.
Stars of JazzJazz that's Latin American in style takes over
tonight Bobby Troup hosts program of music from
Cal Tjader and his quintet Cal has Singer Ernestine
Anderson along he plays vibes, Edgard Rosaes on
congas Manuel at the piano, Caroles Duran bass
and Bayardo Vearde timbales pm, WMAL-7
Frontier JuSticeThe Laria CA repeat Jack Palance is
tough back in town to kill the judge who sent him to
prison. familiar tale but Palance makes it believabe
and frightening Worth watching for his solid perform
ance $50 pm, WTOP-9
See It NOw-"Watch on the Ruhr" An informative and
interesting on-the-spot report about the remarkable
resurgence Germany since the end of World
War H. Focuses the around Dusseldorf, and
Reporter Hotelet talks to industrial and government
leaders Memorable segment the impact of the Amer
ican play he Diary of Frank Best Of the night
10 pm, WTOP-9
Suspicion Makes Three Viewers who like to OUT
guess mystery writer's will have to extend themselves to
stay one jump ahead of the writer on this involved
contrivance guy meets another guy in a gambling
house and asks his buddy to knock him off for
fee . . From this humble beginning get plot chaos
Dennis oKeefe and James DAILY manage to lift it out
of the commonplace. 10 pm, WRC-4
Jack Paar ShOw-Gypsy Rose Lee turns up tonight and
joins Comedian Ted Reid and Australian Singer Daryl
Stewart the panel Allan Funt is back with his candid
camera Shots Jack has Ted interpret his remarks
as he describes South American cruise. 1880 pm,
WRC-
Evening star., 1958-07-07
TODAY.S GOOD
MUSIC DIAL

SOS. WASH-FM 1911 Mc.)-
In the Concert Hall: Sym
phony No. 5 in B Flat by
Schubert. Ballet Suite No. /
by Shostakovich and Con-
certo for Piano and Orches-
ira by Khachaturian. t9-lO
pm. Hi-Fi Frequency test.)
$500, WMAL-FM (1O7.3 Mel
Milton Cross Show: Pines
Of Rome by Respighi. Coun-
try Dances by Mozart and
Masquerade Suite by
Khachaturian.
sos, WGMS AM and FM C57O
Kc. and 1855 Mc.l-Sym-
phony in Stereo: lie Bour-
geois Gentilhomme, Opus SO
by Strauss. advertisement
by Ibert and Doctrines
Waltz by E. Strauss.
9:OO. VOL (145O Kc.l Good
Music Time: Oboe Concerto
by vivaldi. Piano Cantata
by Haydn and Salome, final
scene by Strauss.
s:O5. WGAis $50 Kc1-sym-
phony No. 98 in B Flat by
Haydn. Symphonic Varia-
tions by Franck and Fan
fare for the Common Man
by COPELAND.
Evening star., 1958-07-07
OTHER TV
HIGHLIGHTS
1880, WMAL C7 - Top Pro

1880, WMAL (7 - Top Pre-
Golf: Jack Burke, jr., VS.
Arnold Palmer.
$500, WTTG t5l - Warner
Brothers Attraction: Mil
dred Pierce" starring Joan
Crawford and Zachary
Scott. TV Key says: This
adaptation of James Gains
novel was a big hit but is
not a great movie. Joan
Crawford is superb but the
characters are not too be-
lievable (1945).
$3.50, WMAL (D-Bold Jour-
ney: THE Pearls of Tua-
mote" The pearl divers Of
the Tuamote Islands in the
South Pacific.
$3.50, WRC (4l-TV Theater
The White Flag" starring
Robert Ryan. An eminent
doctor and an unlicensed
doctor form a strangeS al
lance to capture a mob of
gangSterS.
Ills, WTOP (9l-Late Show
THE unsupported" starring
Joan Caulfield and Claude
Rains. TV Key says: Dead
girl not really dead comes
back SO this mystery can
run its feature -lengt h
course. Too .contrived and
foolish to generate real sus-
pense t1947).
11:2O, WTTG t5) - Starlight
Theater: 'Kitty Foyle'
starring Ginger Rogers. TV
Key says: Girl from the
wrong side of the tracks
loves a Philadelphia social
ite, but finds true happiness
elsewhere. Excellent drama
from Christopher Morley's
novel. with fine perform
ances (1940l.
Evening star., 1958-07-07

FTIeLlu1y fLlUuIl pIuSI dIu WAllCl
win examine, the moral rebirtl
and the amazing industria
growth Of Germany in the L
years since We Day.
Viewers will see offices
traineeS in Germany's new
army listening to an orienta-
ton on "The Hitler Years"
hear from young students al
the University of Cologne anc
from Prof. Ludwig Ehard. Ger.
many's Minister Of Economics
That's only part of it, of course
the program should be well
come viewing for thoughtfu.
citizens.
The status Of this prize
winning series, incidentally, is
a little Shaky at this writing.
With the retreat of adver-
tisers from institutional ad-
vertising, the Murrow-F -Friendly
team will concentrate next sea-
son on d new series called
Small World. Considering Nor
rows other commitments, ii
seems highly likely that See
1t Now viii be seen only at
very, infreouent intervals.
Viewers. viii recall that See
1t Now was once a sponsored
weekly half-hour feature in
prime time on CHS. -
That's the toay it's been going
lately.
x x.% =
The summer parade Of new
shows continues and here are
some impressions on those
caught last week:
The Andy Williams Show
CThursdays, WMAL-D:
The Pat Boone summer re-
placement should hold the line
nicely until fan. The budget
has probably been halved, but
the staging on the opener was
simple and imaginative and the
talent is agreeable. Andy Will
liams, a Steve Allen graduate
is one of the better pop singer:
and Dick Van Dyke, whose
humor can get awfully pre-
cocious, was very funny with
his impressions Of a cat. "a
real cat, not the bop variety. }
The Bob Hamilton Trio is ar
expert dancing group, even il
Bob has yet to find a pair Of
girls to match the ones he en-
ployed on the old Max Liebmar
Show of Shows.
There mere a number OF aWk-
tDdrd pGHSeS and o6-stagt
noises during the premiere and
Y suspect that the responsible
knuckles haze been raped bi
noU.
. = X r. =
Buckskin cThursdays, WRC
a:
Tommy Nolan is an appeal.
ing young feller but what's HI
and this show doing up so late
The caliber of writing and per.
formanceS in this family type
gun-free frontier drama Serie;
(the Montana territory in thI
1880sl will have to improv,
markedly over the opening il.
lustration, which fairly dawdleC
along. If this is fair sample
the show would be best spotted
Evening star., 1958-07-07

lannually-more power per cap
lta than any other country ex-
cept Norway. Nearly four tiniel
that much hydroelectric-power
potential remains embarrassed.
Evening star., 1958-07-07

time alsSl through EM W TIE lSs'
81 Denotes programs eslH.