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PAGE SIX
ALLEN COUNTY
Saves Tot From
Cistern
Mrs. John Zerbe, Route 3, Glendale
Addn., Lima, Saturday afternoon
saved the life of her three year old
grandson, Dickie Craige, son of Mrs.
Mary Craige, Route 3, when he fell
in an open cistern at the Zerbe home.
Mrs. Zerbe who has been seriously
ill with pneumonia left her bed when
the boy’s twelve year old sister,
Alice, ran into the house for aid.
The boy was unconscious when taken
from the water after Mrs. Zerbe
and the girl managed to reach one
of his hands and pull him to the
surface. The grandfather was work
ing in a woods nearby.
Won’t Haul Away
Tin Cans
The Lima garbage department is
determined that all Lima resiednts
contribute their tin cans to the war
effort.
The department issued instructions
Thursday to its drivers telling them
to ignore rubbish which contained
salvagable cans. Private haulers
were forbidden to dispose of tin
cans at city dumps.
Missing On Bombing
Mission
Major R. C. Barthold, former
Lima bank employe is missing in ac
tion, according to word received re
cently.
Major Barthold was a member of
a group of Army Air Forces general
staff officers who were on a tour of
war zones, and reportedly failed to
return from a bombing mission on
which he had requested permission
to take part.
Used Tires For
Truckers
Eligible truck operators unable to
obtain rationing certificates for new
tires because of the rationing board
exhausting its quota may receive
certificates for used tires.
This announcement was made Mon-
LOCAL AND LONG
DISTANCE HAULING
Every Load Insured
STAGER BROS.
Bluffton. Ohio
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NEWS NOTES FROM FOUR COUNTIES
day by OPA as the local rationing
board was authorized to issue used
truck tire certificates without regard
to quota restrictions. Previously,
all certificates for truck tires were
charged against the quota.
HANCOCK COUNTY
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Army Men Buy Farm
From Savings
Two army sergeants on Guadal
canal are pooling their savings to
buy a farm near Findlay.
Sergt. Garold Donaldson, Bloom
dale, and Staff Sergt. James Falls,
Bowling Green, wrote that they can
not spend more than $5 a month on
Guadalcanal Island, no matter how
extravagantly they live, and instruct
ed Donaldson’s father, Virgil R. Don
aldson, to buy the farm out of their
savings.
Nabbed 45 Minutes
After Holdup
GOOD FOOD HELPS TO
KEEP ’EM WORKING!
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In war plants every
where GAS cooking and
GAS equipmenl keep
’em on the job.
Within 45 minutes after allegedly
making a demand for money at il
liam Higgins’ restaurant, in Findlay,
and receiving approximately $5.90,
a 29-year-old Tiffinite giving the
name of George W. Craver, was be
hind the bars at city jail Friday
evening.
31 Graduate At Find
lay College
In war plants in and near Lima, tanks, gun parts, shell
cases, aircraft sub-assemblies, airplane fixtures, instru
ments, and field lighting accessories are rolling off the
production lines in increasing numbers, thanks to GAS.
Thirty-one students received de
grees from Findlay College at com
mencement exercises Sunday after
noon. Grove Patterson, editor of
The Blade, spoke.
Fourth Son In Service
War industries have found that Gas cooking provides
the necessary nutritious foods, plus the accurate and
Timothy Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ray L. Cole, of Vanlue, is the fourth
son in the family to enter the armed
service. He was inducted in Toledo
in eary June.
Manpower Commission
Formed
Announcement of the setting up of
a complete program for the Hancock
County Manpower committee, was
announced Friday night by Forest G.
Hall, county agent, following a meet
ing in the First National aBnk audi
torium, Friday afternoon.
Plans announced are to establish
a farm labor center, which has been
set up in the office of Forest G.
Hall, in the post office building.
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reliable service necessary in war production. Yes, the
Gas industry is proud to be a major part in our nation’s
fight for freedom, because we’re doing our best to make
every day another day nearer Victory!
THE WEST OHIO GAS CO.
FOR VICTORY ... BUY BONDS!
Findlay Barber Gains
Pardon
The sign—“Out of Town, Jerry”—
that hung for 10 days in the window
of a Findlay barber shop came down
last week as D. W. “Jerry” Simmons,
the barber, returned from a 5,000
mile round trip to the Idaho state
prison at Boise.
Judging from the influx of patrons,
Barber Jerry is even more highly es
teemed than before his pilgrimage of
retribution.
Twenty-three years ago Simmons
escaped from the Idaho prison while
serving a sentence for forgery. He
married and had lived and worked in
Findlay for 22 years when, because
of a “bothered conscience”, he re
turned to Idaho voluntarily last
week.
His good conduct in the interim
influenced Gov. C. A. Botolfsen of
Idaho to grant him a reprieve with
assurance of a speedy pardon.
No Primary In Findlay
It appeared evident there would be
no primary' election in Findlay this
August, when there were no con
tests among the candidates for
municipal nominations at the filing
deadline at 6:30 o’clock Friday even
ing.
The Republican party will have a
full ticket for all municipal offices,
composed almost entirely of present
incumbents. The Democratic ticket
will lack candidates only for city
treasurer and city solicitor.
Findlay Flier Is Lost
Lieut. C. J. Nickels of Toledo, who
recently received his first flight train
ing at Findlay college, is missing in
action over Europe, his wife and
parents were notified.
Lieut. Nickels became a father
four days ago. He was a member
of the squadron with which former
Screen Star Clark Gable flew over
Europe.
HARDIN COUNTY
He Was Loss To
Army Camp
Pvt. Don Lindawood, 19, Kenton,
created quite a problem when he
finished training at a service of sup
ply school at Tyler, Texas, and was
moved with his company to Califor
nia. He was advertising manager
of the school’s news publication,
script writer and master of cere
monies for a radio show, and a
member of a softball team and a
bowling team.
Corn, Potatoes Being
Re-seeded
Many acres of early corn and po
tatoes are being replanted in the
Scioto marsh, and second plantings
are now through the ground in some
places. Quite a large acreage of
marsh land remains to be seeded.
Most early planting was done by
May 10 and then the wet spell played
havoc with spring work.
An estimate of the water damage
will not be available until crops re
cently planted show through the
ground. In all probability some
fields will need replanting because of
seed rotting in the water-saturated
muck.
Onion acreage this year is around
500—nearly the same as last year.
Growers lost some onions through
thinning out by an early spring wind
storm but these have been resown.
Arrested As Deserter
Foster Burris, 22, Ada, was ar
rested recently by Deputy Sheriff Ray
Comstock as a deserter from Camp
Atterbury, Indiana.
Burris had been driving a milk
truck at Wapakoneta for several
weeks.
PUTNAM COUNTY
Alfalfa Plant In
Operation
Operation of the alfalfa dehydrat
ing plant of the Ohio Sugar Co. in
Ottawa has been started for the
1943 season, it was announced by
John Pfeifler, president of the firm.
Between 25 and 50 men will be
employed at the plant during its op
eration for the next two or three
months. Initial loads of alfalfa have
been processed at the plant but con
tinued rains have delayed the cut
ting of many acres of the crop.
Volunteer Fireman
6G Years
C. E. Shondel, of Ottawa, Wednes
day made the claim that he holds
the record for active service in a
volunteer fire department in Ohio and
possibly the nation.
On Tuesday night he entertained
other members of the Ottawa Volun
teer Fire Department in the depart-
THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON, OHIO
Women’s Land Army Helps Save Crops
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10 Vacancies On Teach
ing Staffs
There are 10 vacancies in the
teaching staffs of the Putnam coun
ty schools, it was learned from
County Superintendent Carl D. Ver
mil ya who said that he expects sev
eral others to develop during the
next two months.
The superintendent said that there
is every indication that selective
service calls and transfer to other
positions will create a large number
of vacancies in the various faculties
before the 1943-44 term of school
starts in September.
Oldest Business Man
Quits
The business with which he has
been associated for 54 years has
been sold by David McDowell to
Frank Botkins of Ottawa. The es
tablishment is a barber shop and
cigar store on Main street in Ottawa.
McDowell was the oldest Ottawa
businessman in point of service. He
entered this business Sept. 16, 1889,
as an employe of Francis Kern and
Fred Hefflemeyer. When Heffle
meyer died in 1892, McDowell be
came a partner in the firm.
Four Schools Bring
SI,777
Sale of four rural school proper
ties in Van Buren township brought
a total of $1,777 into the Leipsic
rural board of education treasury, it
was learned from Supt. A. E. Shive
ley of the dictrict.
No longer in use, these schools
were one-room buildings with lots
and appurtenances. Fike school also
was included in the list the board ex
pected to sell but complications arose
over the title to the land and this
sale was withheld.
Tractor Injures Driver
While operating a tractor on his
farm near Kalida, Ralph Geckle,
deputy sheriff of Putnam county,
narrowly escaped serious injuries
and possible death.
As Geckle attempted to turn the
tractor, it tipped partially over and
threw the deputyn onto the ground.
The disk being pulled behind the
tractor passed over Geckle’s body, in
flicting lacerations on his back and
shoulders.
The tractor which righted itself
after Geckle was thrown off, con
tinued to pull the disk across the
field and dragged Geckle several feet
before other workers stopped it.
Farm Labor Registers
Registration places in each com
munity of Putnam county have been
established to enable farmers to
make requests for labor and for
farm labor to enlist for service dur
ing the summer and fall months.
This program is being carried out
by County Agent L. C. Holtkamp
assisted by Melvin Harmon. The
agent announced that his office will
accept all faun labor enlistments
and requests for labor from those
who do not go to the community sta
tions.
Shorthorn Breeder
Dies
Orval Benroth, 51, a farmer and
prominent breeder of Shorthorn cat
tle, residing just west of Vaughns
ville, died in Lima Memorial hospital
at 10:25 o’clock Thursday morning.
He had been in failing health for 18
months and seriously ill for five
weeks.
The son of Seymore and Lille
(Van Demark) Benroth, he was born
A
Housewives, office workers, students, and professional women
have enrolled with the American Women’s Voluntary Services
in the Women’s Land Army which will help save vital food
crops. Last year 763 workers were sent out in the Washington,
D. C., area alone to pick the apple crop that w as rotting on the
ground. Women for the Land Army need to be strong and
healthy. They are paid prevailing wages.
ment rooms in Ottawa to mark the
celebration of 60 years of continuous
service as a member of the organi
zation.
Despite his lengthy service and the
fact that he is 78 years old, “Pop”,
as his friends call him, is exception
ally active and will continue to per
form his duties in the department.
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west of Columbus Grove, May 24,
1891. On May 21, 1912, he was
married to E. Mabel Griffith of Co
lumbus Grove, who survives.
Prominent in Shorthorn breeding
circles over a wide territory, Mr.
Benroth’s herd is regarded among
the best in the northern part of the
state.
^andora On Fast Time
Effective at midnight last Sunday,
Pandora went on Eastern War Time,
the Pandora village council voted at
the June meeting. The new time
will continue for at least the sum
mer months.
Beaverdam
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Emerick and
fmaily of Toledo were last Sunday
visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Em
erick.
Mrs. James Ramsey entertained
the members of the*Leisure Hour
club at her ohme on Thursday even-1
ing.
LaFayette
Clayton Switzer of North Man
chester was a Friday visitor of Mrs.
Georgia Watt.
Mrs. Beatrice Holloway of Green
up, Kentucky is spending the week
with her sister ,Mrs. Genevieve Rat
liff.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Guyton of
Buffalo, New York, are spending the
week with Mr. and Mrs. William
Guyton and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Werner are
spending the week end at Ports
mouth with his parents and brother
who is home on furlough.
Mrs. Richard Everhart left Wed
nesday to spend several months with
her husband in Colorado.
Mrs. Dorothy Maloney of Dayton
is spending several months with
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Watt.
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Mrs. Bert Cloore and Mrs. Belle
Mr. and Mrs. Darst Yant and
daughter of Illinois are spending a
week with Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Bierly.
Mrs. Louise Cloore spent the week
end in Lima visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Downing
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Heath of Lafayette visited on Sun-1
day with Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Rob-1
inolte and son.
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Arthur Thomas of Delphos was al
Friday caller of Miss Adda Yoakam.
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Mrs. Errie Loomis Detrick and!
son Wayne of Columbus were calling!
on friends here Friday afternoon.
The Alohoa club met Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Elsie Bierly for a
covered dish luncheon. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Ivy Binkley, Mrs. Inez
Binkley, Mrs. Gretchen Heiser, Mrs.
Dorothy Bierly, Mrs. Darst Yant,
Mrs. Raychel Rex, Mrs. Georgia
Watt.
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Mr. and Mrs. Darst Yant and dau-l
ghter Alice of Gillespie, Illinois, vis-1
ited the past week with Mr. and!
Mrs. J. C. Yant.
Rev. R. H. Black former pastor of
the Methodist charge here is leaving
for similar duties at Spencerville.
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Mrs. Clarence Rockhill of Colum-I
bus Grove was a Thursday visitors!
o fher mother, Mrs. Etta Yant.
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Pfc. Warren E. Pratt of Key!
Field, Meridian. Miss., and Mrs. Pauli
Pratt and daughter Betty, Miss Jean
Mrs. Mary Hawk has returned to
her home after her recent illness.
Miss Ethel Staley was a Sunday
guest of Miss Lillian Desenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Guthrie and
I children of Delphos were Sunday
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Kleinbeil and Ed Yosses of Toledo!
were Monday dinner guests of Mrs.!
Carrie Durkee and daughter Ruth. I
Ralph Vertner, son of Mr. and
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Mrs. Stanley Vertner has enlisted ini
the U. S. Navy and is leaving Wed-1
nesday for Norfolk, Va.
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Pvt. Richard Mikesell has been!
transferred to Camp Haan, Riverside,
Calif.
Clarence Archer of Shawnee.
Mrs. Ella Yant.
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Mr. and Mrs. Russell Augsburgerl
were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Barber and!
daughters were Sunday visitors of
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Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pugh and I
son Jack were Sunday visitors of I
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walthers at I
Lakeview. I
Miss Irene Rowland who is enroll-1
ed at Bowling Green unviersity spent I
the week end with Mr. and Mrs. I
Everett Rowland. I
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Augsburger of I
Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wingate I
and daughter Donna of Bluffton, I
Miss Hildagrade Geiser of Lima, Mr. I
and Mrs. Rodney Johnson and fam-1
ily, Mrs. Paul Rusmisel were visitors I
the past week of Mr. and Mrs. Wade
Carroll and daughters.
Charles Stoodt attended the funer-1
al of Charles Craig, Sunday after
noon at Lima at the Grace Methodist I
church.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yoakam of
Findlay were Sunday visitors of Mr. I
and Mrs. Clem Yoakam. I
Mrs. Ida Fritz and son Wilbur of
Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Som
mers and Larrie Barnes of Lima
were Sunday evening supper guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Downey
and son Russell.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lee of Li
ma were Sunday evening callers of
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lee.
Don’t forget to buy War Bonds
and Defense Stamps.
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A. E. KOUll
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1943
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Guth
rie.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester McGinnis
and family of Harrod and Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur Henkle spent Sunday at
Riley Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Beeshy of Bluff
ton and Mr. Robert Alexander of
Monroeville were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Loretta Clum.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Long and
daughter were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. John Long and family.
M. J. Long of Crestline visited his
brother, William Long on Sunday.
Wm. Long was removed from the
Memorial hospital in Lima, where
he has been under observation for a
few days, to the home of his dau
ghter, Mrs. Opal Binkley, Saturday.
Mrs. Moneta Harrod of California
is visiting here.
Every Ohio silo should be put in
first class condition as soon as possi
ble.
For Vigor and Health—
include meat in your menu.
Always ready to serve you.
Bigler Bros.
Phone 165-W 235 W. College Avenue
YOUR
Fresh and Salt Meats
We don’t mean to get nosey, all we want to know
is—are the teeth on your rake all there—and
solid? Does it trip right? And how about the
mower? Better look them over before haying.
If you need anything, see us for GENUINE IHC
PARTS and thorough service.
C. F. NISWANDER
McCormick-Deering Dealer
Bluffton, Ohio
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from Bloody Coccidiosis
with
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Come in today and let us tell
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MILLING CO.
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Horses $4.00 Cows $2.00
Small Stock removed free of charge.
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