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Halloween in the offing—but it doesn’t seem much like it with ap ples, cider and jack o’lanterns al most out of the picture and juvenile Halloween depredations wan ing speaking of waning inter est, the best example we can think of right now is the municipal elec tion less than two weeks away and not as much as a pre-election ripple stirring maybe we are too smug and self-satisfied—fact is we heard the other day that Bluffton is a cold and hard to get acquainted town—frankly we never thought so —but perhaps we need more of that friendly spirit—maybe an official greeters’ committee ... ah of which brings to mind that we will have a lot of visitors next month at pheas ant hunting season time already an emergency call has been for additional rooms in homes to accommodate the and some talk about support of a proposal for recreation center and just to keep the record straight the street lighting about half of which was out of commission the first of the week was because of grounding of underground cables due to continued rains and not because of any coal shortage at the municipal plant another sign of approaching winter, Bluffton deer hunters taking off for the north Canada woods next Sun day—and another party expecting to leave the latter part of next week. sent out private hunters town in a youth s/wre yow Ccr/'A Make your out-of-town trips by GREYHOU Wherever you’re going, Greyh ill get/you there faster end more comfortably now, with wartime strictions lifted. You can relax while you ride, with no driving worries and at the same time add many miles of nec to your car. Ask your agent about Greyho schedules to the next town or across the Sidney’s Drug N. Main SU ft Ei O U N 1 Public Sale I will sell at public auction at Saturday, Oc Walter Bros., Auctioneers at 1:00 P. M., the ollowing: G. E. Refrigerator electric i table-top Perfection kerosene ran 2 piece living room suite studio antique bed feather tick two 9X 9X12 rug pads white enamel br eight set of dishes Hoover vacuun vacuum cleaner Philco radio 5 o with round mirror boudoir chai pairs curtains curtain rodsj pair boudoir lampsjjj mac cabinet white enamel utility cabinet white enamel cabi net base extension table kitchen cupboard two book cases linoleum, 9X11 desk set Westinghouse electric waffle baker magazine racks porch swing metal medi cine cabinet with mirror wash boiler clothes pins Mason jars screen doors extension cords 3 gallon lard press IV2 gallon sausage stuff er wooden meat tubs meat scales meat block meat case. Bluffton almost got a glimpse of Ninabelle Cross, 38-year-old former teacher in the Upper Sandusky schools who claims she was cured by a miracle after sixteen and one half years bedfast as an invalid. She is a personal friend of Miss Erma Stearns of Upper Sanduky, formerly of Bluffton and had intend ed to come here with Miss Stearns w’ho addressed a woman’s meeting at St. John’s Reformed church last Wednesday night. Unforeseen cir cumstances, however, obliged Miss Cross to cancel her trip here. And speaking of the Reformed church, we note that Rev. Emil Burrichter, formerly of this charge is now pastor of the church at Plymouth, Indiana, which this year celebrates the twenty-fifth annivers ary of the merger of the Reformed and Evangelical churches at that place. The merger at anticipated the official the two denominations fifteen years and in all entitles the group to the Evangelical and Reformed church in a denominational as well as a local sense. that place merger of by nearly probability name First It was an earnest if not to say heated discussion that took place the other night on the bench in front of the News office as one of school youths recounted which had arisen between his bobby sox girl friend, panions advised handling the affair with firmness and one summed up the situation thusly: “she can’t treat you like that—see her at school tomorrow and tell her off— what are you, man or mouse?” The the high troubles him and His com- ry in-town travel d’s new, improved ntinent op Phone 170-W my home in Jenera, on ober 27 asher white porcelain e with original wicks: ouch occasional chair 2 Axminster rugs two akfast set service for sweepej^ fiand electric tables dresser rnmirror, 17 X39 five amp pair table lamps s white enamel kitchen a- Much of the household goods is but three years old and in good condition. In case of unfavorable weather, sale will be held un der cover. Pearl A. Rodabaugh youth who was to do the telling-off pondered “Mar. or mouse—I’ll tell you after I see her.” Melvin Zimmerly, Holstein breeder west of town has a registered cow which gives nearly three times the milk production of the average cow. In a 365 day test recently completed she produced 519 pounds of butter fat and 13,154 pounds of milk. And when it comes to records, the News window exhibited some the past week. A 34 inch sweet potato raised by Allen Beeshy who culti vates a large garden tract on Riley street. Then there’s a three pound puff ball found by Milton Bader tscher on his farm northeast of Rawson. Also not forgetting a fine ear of hybrid seed corn from the S. S. Bixel & Son farm. Chickens come home to roost—and crimes which the Hitler Storm Troopers perpetrated against con quered peoples in the days when Der Fuerher was in power are now be ing compiled by the United States Army presumably to be used as evi dence in criminal trials. One of the men engaged in compiling of the records is Corp. Harry Turner, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner of Harmon Road. Corp. Turner who has been overseas with the American forces in France is now in Paris assigned to this work Some of the outrages committed by Storm Troop ers are unspeakably revolting, he wrote home in a letter recently. Better do your Christmas shop ping early if. you are something in clothes for the family as selections day time may be small. ler„ Bluffton clothier, who attended a merchandise fair at Cleveland, Sunday, said that the consensus of opinion of 214 manufacturers repre sented at the meeting was that it would be six months before men’s and boys’ wearing apparel would be on the market in any but limited quantities, were more looking for the men of about holi- Silas Dil- Present at the gathering than 1,000 retailers. A. Stauffer of South Mrs. C. Main street had a surprise tele phone call last Thursday from her daughter Mrs. Kathleen Dickerson of Lomita, Calif. “It’s a little less than twenty minutes since I put in the call,” Kathleen said and added, “it’s swell here in California,” the usual question “when are coming out?” Thrapp & Warren Aucts. and you Mayor’s Notice will Beginning next week garbage be collected once each week on Mon day until further notice. W. A. Howe, Mayor Where Our Soldiers Are Pvt. Harold E. Amstutz 4510191 Co. C, 5th Bn., A. S. F. T. C., 3rd Pit. Ft. Belvoir, Va. Mayor’s Notice Monthly collection of rubbish will be made next Tuesday morning. Have rubbish in containers placed accessible for the truck. W. A. Howe, Mayor am Herbert Augsburger, who has been at Naval Training School at Washing ton, D. C., has been transferred to Shoemaker, California. He is visit* ing his mother, Mrs. Mina Augsburg er over the week end. Miss Huldah Shaeublin returned to Chciago, Friday, after attending the funeral of her sister, Miss Louise Schaeublin. Out of town people at funeral ser vices held for Louise Schaeublin were: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Augsburger, Can ton Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clark, Jack son, Mich. Mrs. E. M. Kennel, Ox ford Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Schaeublin, Findlay Mrs. Ormel Schaeublin and Misses Carrie and Gertie Emans, Ot tawa Mrs. Howard Schaublin, Lima Miss Huldah Schaublin, Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marshall and daughter Melinda, took Sunday din ner at home of Mr. and Mrs. Merril Arnold and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pugh and son Jackie and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arnold spent Sunday at the W’est Point church, Sunday. J. A. Leatherman, tin shop, are moving to Bluffton. A Hallowe’en part}’ at Patricia Bassitt home was held Friday, Oct. 19. Those present were: Joan Rode baugh, Wilma Zimmerman, Joan Fett, Joan Neuman, Miriam and Sandry Amstutz, Mary Jane Lacock, Jacoline, Barbara, Rhea and Doris Altenbaugh, Patsy Manahan, La Nell and Barbara Sue Manahan, Donnie Frucey, Bonnie Fruchey, Carol Sue Eckenwiler, Betty Williams, Arlene Bassitt, Doris Fett, Phyllis, Mary Ellen and Marjorie Van Meter and Jeannie Haas. Sherry Jan Zimmerman of Bluffton spent the week end at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Amstutz. Mr. and Mrs. Gideon J. Steiner and son Charles Allen are now living on the Wm. Amstutz farm, west of Beav erdam. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Amstutz have moved back to Beaverdam. The Vesperian class of the Method ist church met in the church basemgnt and had a covered dish supper last Wednesday evening. About fifteen members were present. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fett of La fayett spent one day last week at the home of Wm. Fett and family. Mrs. Stemen of Convoy spent one day last week with her sister, Mrs. O. K. Burns and family. Cpl. Charles Carter has received his honorable discharge as of Oct. 13. They will reside in Lima. Mrs. Car ter was formerly Mae Beemer. at 1:00 P. M. The following property: 10 HEAD CATTLE—Brown cow 4 yrs. old, bred May 16 Holstein cow 9 yrs. old, bred May 23 Roan cow 6 yrs. old, bred May 24 Red cow 5 yrs. old, bred May 25 Red cow 10 yrs. old, bred June 12 Jersey-Swiss 4 yrs. old Roan heifer, bred May 15 Brown heifer, pasture bred Guernsey cow giving milk, will freshen in the spring Jersey cow giving milk will freshen in the spring. 12 HEAD SHEEP—10—3 & 4 yr. old ewes 4 yr., old buck buck lamb. Mrs. Chas. Burkholder and Sandra, her granddaughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Harmon Walters. Mrs. Harmon Walters spent Fri day in Pandora visiting relatives. Mrs. Nettie Young is spending a couple weeks with her sister at Scott. Public Sale The undersigned will sell at public auction 11/$ east of Bluffton or l/$ mile south and 7 miles west of Jenera on State Route 103 on Wednesday, October 31 FARM MACHINERY 10-20 McCormick-Deering tractor Imperial 2 bottom 14 in. tractor plow set Oliver 12 in. tractor plows McCormick tractor disc Hoosier 10 hole fertilizer grain drill Mc Cormick-Deering 12 hole fertilizer grain drill McCormick corn binder John Deere 999 corn planter, with fertilizer and bean attachments McCormick 7 ft. grain binder Ohio hay loader McCormick 6 ft. mower Riding corn culti vator C. B. Q. corn planter spring tooth cultivator hay tedder land roller manure spreader spring tooth harrow low wheel wagon and rack mud boat set mud boat run ners hay slings and forks breaking plow set double work harness and collars McCormick-Deering No^ 2 cream separator ILfc H. P. gasoline engine pump jack and electric motor and many other articles. FEED & GRAIN—150 bu. Gopher oats 5 tons first cutting Alfalfa hay 3 tons Timothy hay. Terms: CASH. Miss Addie Yoakum will attend a church wedding Sunday at Toledo, of her niece, Miss Elnora Nonstester of Toledo to Kenneth Zeemer of Colum bus Grove. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark took Sun day dinner at the home of Mr.' and Mrs. Glen Wagner of Lima. Donna Jean Harris and Floyd Yoa kum and sister of Findlay spent Fri day at the home of Clem Yoakum and Addie Yoakum. Mr. and Mrs. Gideon J. Steiner and son took Sunday dinner with his par- AUSTIN SCHALLER JESSE STRATTON Owners Wm. Beagle Clerk Mr. and Mrs. Glen Buckland were Sunday Mike Gleason home. Seiner and ents, Mr. and Mrs. family at Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stewart and son of Lima called on Clem and Addie Yoakum last week. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parkins and children of Gilboa Mrs. Rollin Leath erman and sons Ronnie Joe and David Lynn of Benton Harry Fielding cap T/5 Hugh S 1/c Galen M. tie, Washington were Sunday visitors at the J. A. Leatherman home. Ridge Mr. and Mrs. of Inwood Trailor Fox of Findlay and Leatherman of Seat- S 1/c Galen Leatherman will leave Monday for Seattle, Washington to make his home there. A birthday surprise party was giv en last week in honor of C. E. Kram er.' Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowers, Ruth and Dennis Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Fett, Kenney Lee Green and Harry Fett. Sam Varvel, who fell from a tele phone pole last week was taken to the Memorial hospital at Lima and returned Tuesday to the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keifer, Lima, Route 5. Walter Beck received his honorable discharge. He arrived home last Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter and two children will reside at erdam. Beck Beav- spent Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kramer Sunday at home of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hawk at Lafayette. Mrs. Eugene Young is working at Willis Bridges’ Dairy Co. Pleasant Hill Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Barnes and Joan Barnes spent Sunday in Cleve land the guests of Emmet Turner and family and Marie Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Althauser spent Wednesday evening at the Lyman Barnes home. Sprague of callers on the Winegardner Mr. and Mrs. Earl were Sunday evening guests of Guy Younkman. Nolan Younkman called Sunday afternoon at the Arthur Phillips home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Long, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Herr called at the Oscar and H. P. Zimmerman home the week. past Mich. home Emerson Baldwin of Detroit, was a week end visitor at the of Ted Shindledecker and family. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Strat- Tmaster HE proverbial Jack-of-all-trades was of none. The modern world of science and technology passed him by. The same principle applies to farm tractors. The tractor that does a wide variety of jobs unsatisfactorily can’t possibly pro duce the greatest results at the least cost in any job. 1L. But that’s what the farmer particularly the small operator—has got to do to meet postwar competition: he’s got to produce the most jood possible with the least effort and, consequently, at the lowest cost. The farmer with 10 acres in truck crops needs one kind of tractor. The farmer with 100 acres in wheat alone needs an other kind—or, as is usually the case, or more different tractors. The trac tor which does a good job on the Great Plains may be useless in the ton and family were Sunday dinner guest of Orton Stratton and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman of Belvidere, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hawk of Lafayette, Mrs. Sarah Nis wander and Mrs. Berdell Huber and daughter were Thursday evening sup- tomorrow. The Next to Town Hal! Country Good Intel sulated body. Money/ right parp Cream, Eggs and Poultry It’s the modern, time-saving way to market pro duce—and remember when you sell us your cream you get in addition to top market price, the AAA subsidy of 17c per pound—and you keep the skim milk on the farm for feed. Better phone us 1 Robert Murra FOR SALE Write: Box 1Tluffton, Postwar Agri culture THE RIGHT TRACTOR FOR THE PARTICULAR JOB two LISTEN TO HARVEST OF Dealer in McCormick-Deering Farm Machinery manufactured by International Harvester BLUFFTON OHIO per guests in the Russell Huber home. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Huber and Mrs. Sarah Niswander called in the Mary Reiggenbach and Edwin Nis wander homes, Sunday afternoon. News Want-ads bring results. Phone us today and our truck will stop tomorrow and pick up your ight now to stop at your place [Produce Co. Charles Kinsinger Bluffton phone 492-W 7 Pick-up Milk Route, /national Truck with in making proposition for Price $2,500. Terms—20% cash. Balance easy monthly (payments. i M, Care Bluffton News, Ohio. goes. itory, rice territory. And so it goes. Conditions of climate, the lay of the land, and the character of soils in the different parts of this vast country, together with wide variations in the nature of crops and the size of operations, combine to pro duce wide differences in the requirements ■for xcartot&^JHftftyetter’s policy is to meet these requirements. That is why Harvester’s postwar line in cludes a great variety of Farmalls and other specialized tractors and attachments rather than a single tractor with a single system of tools. Every tractor in the line was de veloped after scientific research and testing under actual operating conditions showed the specifications needed for efficiency and economy. Every Harvester-built tractor is the right machine for its particular job. STARS"- EVERY SUNDAY! NBC NETWORK SEE YOUR NEWSPAPER FOR STATION AND TIME INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C. F. NISWANDER