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PAGE TWELVE ALLEN COUNTY Clarence Gordon Maze, 52, former cashier of the St. Marys Home Banking Co., St. Marys, was removed in an ambulance from Memorial Hospital at Lima to the hospital ward of the federal penitentiary at Milan, Mich. U. S. Marshal Reuben Speas, To ledo, said Maze, who is recovering from injuries suffered in an auto- I II i I I 1 I I I I I tvj WNAi*Wi RWRW. ilfttt'ttRa'CB'Ha years. I k ______ NEWS NOTES FROM FOUR COUNTIES mobile accident, had failed to pro vide $10,000 bond following his pica of guilty to embezzling $35,000 of the bank’s funds. Bank Embezzler Taken To Federal Pen Allen County Ranks Eighth In U. S. Tree Bulbs Furnished By Good Neighbors The good-neighbor policy worked out all right in Christmas tree light ing for Main Street at Delphos after the Chamber of Commerce failed to find enough bulbs for the lighting. Wapakoneta merchants had a stock of the bulbs and supplied N age old greeting—yet ever new— with sincerest wishes for Health, Hap piness and Prosperity to all the friends and patrons of this store whom w five been privileged to serve for the past forty-three Basinger’s Furniture Store Merry Christmas THROUGH the ages ... in the midst of a changing world rings out this cheery greeting bringing with it a promise of re newed hope and brighter days to come. In the friendly spirit of the Christmastide we extend bast wishes and compliments of the season to all our Bluffton friends. ^goQD SERvicr^ CENTRAL OHIO LIGHT & POWER COMPANY^ ^sJ-OW RATES^1' Delphos with sufficient bulbs to permit the project for the first time since 1941. Grants As producer of war materials, Al len county ranks eighth among Ohio counties. during 274,000 in the on government expenditures the war showed the $361, of federal money was spent county to procure materials Data WPA MW uftjWj I I i I I 1 i I THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON, OHIO and products for direct and indirect War uSca. Flu Keeps Delphos Schools Closed Delphos schools will remain closed until after the Christmas holidays upon action of the city board of health when that board abided by the advise of four physicians. Efforts are being made to make an accurate check on the number of flu cases in the city. Movie houses will be permitted to remain open. HANCOCK COUNTY County Fair Board Organizes The annual reorganization meet ing of the fair board of the Han cock County Agricultural society was held Saturday iri Findlay. New directors of the board are M. W. Neff, Van Buren township Henry Brinkman, Pleasant Paul Henry Brinkman, Pleasant township C. J. Rossman, Madison township J. Lee Miller, Amanda Clyde Warren, Orange, and H. O. Burrell, Allen. Officers of the board are A. N. Hochstettler, president Ray Howard, vice president Lester Stough, secre tary. All are members except Stough. Findlay Brewing Plant To Expand in ex- Among the first of Findlay’s dustries to announce a postwar pension program is the Krantz Brewing corporation. S. J. Secor, secretary-treasurer of the corpora tion said Saturday that ground has already been broken for a $200,000 addition to the present facilities of the Findlay plant. Oldest Findlay House Razed A house, older than Findlay as a corporate community, has fallen in the path of progress. The residence of Thomas Palmer, at 121 East Front street, built 12 years before Findlay was incorporated in 1838, has been razed and a cement blocx building which will house a service garage is being erected. was said to have in Hancock county served for over a The structure been the oldest and though it century the bark still clung to some of its timbers. Its joists, both upper and lower, were logs flattened on one side and brought into place. Each sill was hewn square from a single piece of timber. ed Vets One hundred thirty Christmas gift boxes for wounded veterans in hospitals have been assembled and wrapped by fourteen members of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Findlay. HARDIN COUNTY $1,350,000 Fund Asked As O. N. U. Goal A year-long series of events and financial drives for $1,350,000 will mark the diamond jubilee anniversa ry of Ohio Northern Universary President Robert O. McClure nounced. here an- will Goals in the financial drives be $1,000,000 for additional endow ments, $100,000 for rehabilitation of present facilities, and $250,000 for a new 100-room women’s dormitory, Dr. McClure said. Find Stolen Register Police reported a cash register stolen from a Kenton store was found along a railroad track looted of $15. O. N. U. Enrollment Gains Fifty-seven returned servicemen have enrolled at Ohio Northern Uni versity for the winter quarter giving the university approximately 100 ex servicemen. There is a definite in crease in enrollment in all four col leges of the school. PUTNAM COUNTY Two Escape Death As Train Crashes Car A car driven by Cletus Huffman, route 1, Fort Jennings, stalled on the Second street crossing of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Ottawa. When Huffman saw a northbound freight train coming fast, he was able to pull his passenger, Eugene Looser, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Romus Looser, route 3, Ottawa, to safety seconds before the train hit the auto and carried it four blocks, past the Fourth street crossing. The automobile was demolished. The train, with Engineer N. C. Whoster, of Lima, at the throttle, stopped until the wreckage was re- 3 Schools In Tourney Thirteen Putnam county class high school basketball teams will vie in the tournament at Leipsic Feb. 14 23, it was decided at a meeting with County Superintendent of Schools Carl D. Vermilya. Tournament of ficials, both from Lima, will be Wel by Widner and Cletus Clark. Pandora Man Name At the Nineteen directors were also elect ed at the meeting. Richland Center Christmas program will be given next Sunday evening, December 23, at 7:30 o’clock at the Emmanuel’s Evangelical and Reformed church. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ernest and| sons of Columbus Grove spent Wed nesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Fett and daughters. Kenneth Gratz and son Kenny Le roy of Lima called Sunday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gratz. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Badertscher and sons were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Moo. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Boutwell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schaublin and family of Columbus Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Basinger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Basinger and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dillman and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Basinger and daughter of Lima spent Sunday afternoon with their mother, Mrs. Martha Basinger. Mr.and Mrs. Clair Leiber and fam- |j? ily and George Rodabaugh spent Wed- I nesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. I Raymond Matter and family. I Mrs. Robert Gerber and daughter II Karen spent Thursday with Mr. and I Mrs. Dean Myers and family of Mans- I field. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Badertscher and sons were Friday evening callers at the Otis Fett home. EAST ORANGE Callers in the Will Stager home I the past week were Miss Gayle Cand-1 ler, Roy Epley of Ada Evelyn Gallant I and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reams and I Dorothy Jean, Martha and Esther I Marquart and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. I Boutwell. I Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Luginbihl I and daughters Carolyn Kay and Dor-1 othy Rae of Bluffton spent Wednes-1 day evening with Mr. and Mrs. B. J. I Boutwell. I Mr. and Mrs. Rayon Boutwell and I children Lynn Ray and Lonnie Sue I and Ho Agin called in the B. J. Bout-1 well home Saturday. I The Woman’s Missionary meeting I of the Riley Creek Baptist church will I be held in the home of Mrs. Virgil I Criblez on Wednesday, Dec. 19. An I all-day sewing will be held for Miss I Norma Jones. I Mrs. Kermit Boehm who has been I ill with rheumatic fever for the pastl three months is able to sit up some I now. Mrs. Anna Funeral services for Strahm of Ada, formerly of this com munity was held in the Riley Creek Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon and burial in the Hasson cemetery. Pleasant View W. G. Carr underwent an operation at the Findlay Hospital, Thursday morning. Mrs. Byron Manges who under went an operation at the Bluffton Community Hospital was moved to her home last week. Mrs. Robert McVey attended a meeting of the Critique club in the home of Mrs. Arthur Smith of Mc Comb, Thursday evening. William McCartney, who has been overseas the past two years has recently been discharged and is now with his wife the former Maxine Fridley of this place. Miss Barbara Carr, who has been stationed in Florida as a WAVE has been discharged and is now at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Carr. A. H. Clymer Sr. of Rawson, who had a leg amputated at the Bluffton Community Hospital remains in a serious condition. He is the father of Mrs. Cecil Clymer of this place. Little Miriam Keller of Findlay spent Thursday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. ger. \Flu Hits H. S. Five grand Habeg- her Will circle met in The Ladies Harmony the home of Mrs. Nile Newton Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Haas, missionary to Africa gave a very inspiring address on the sub ject “The African Woman from Birth to Death.” Mrs. Wilbur Neil was the program leader. Clouds Keep Bluffton From Seeing Eclipse Cloudy skies and snow Tuesday night prevented Bluffton residents from viewing the moon in its first eclipse visible in this country since August 23, 1942. Altho the period of totality began at 8:40 p. m. and continued until 10 p. m., those who looked for the phenomenon only caught fleeting glimpses of the eclipse thru the heavy banks of clouds. With three regulars out of uni form because of the prevalence of influenza among members of the basketball squad, Bluffton High eag ers dropped a 51 to 16 decision to Lima St. Johns Tuesday night in the Bluffton gymnasium. annual Putnam county I The visitors led at the Farm Bureau meeting held at the I 12 to 6 25 to 9, and 38 to Vaughnsville high school Elam Sut-I The lineup: ter, of Pandora, was elected presi-l Bluffton dent Dean Bach, Belmore, vice I Lee .............. president, and Phares Bixel of Co-| Hilty lumbus Grove, secretary-treasurer. I All told, the crippled Pirates got only four field goals during the course of the evening, and accomplished what only one other team heretofore had succeeded in doing this season. quarters 12. 0 1 gILENT is the night. The town vigilantly waits for Santa, many tousled heads asleep on the pillow but there remains one who is active—busy every minutex*** And we shall be constantly at your service night anct day to make your Christ mas happy. The Bluffton Telephone Co Bas Last Christmas ample suggesl stocks for Shop our store for Christmas gifts Basinger’s Furniture Store Forty-three Y jars of Dependable Service ALWAYS A GREAT SHOW ON WLW WED, 9:30 PM With the assistance of Miss Miller and Harring ton, the D. A. always gets his man and provides pm a thrill while doing it. S’lOW' YuU HEAR UNLY ON WLW EVERYBODY’S FARM DAILY AT 12:30 PM An informative farm program in the farmer’s language broadcast from a real, practi cal farm. CHORE TIME DAILY AT 6:45 AM PPeather and market reports, .pod music and helpful hints lor better farm living. Zrom the Ground Up SUN., 7:45 AM Roy Battles, WLW Farm Program Director, gives the news of the week that concerns the farmer. THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1945 Basinger 2 15 Klay .... 0 2 Smucker 0 0 Stonehill 0 0 0 Reagan 0 0 0 Sommer 113 Kirtland 0 0 0 Pogue 0 0 0 Wilch 0 0 0 And St. John's Wins20 Totals 4 8 16 St. Johns 23 5 51 Library Closedillness Bluffton’s public library will be closed December 22 to 28 inclusive it is announced by Miss Ocie Anderson, librarian. Miss Anderson also announced the following gift subscriptions to periodicals from the Bluffton Garden club: House and Garden, Flower Grower and Horticulture. fractal for shoppers will find here ions and merchandise holiday gift lists. FIBBER McGEE McCarthy SUN, 8 PM Charlie may be a wooden head but he never lacks for ft wise crack that’ll set you howling. Songs by Bobby •oxer Anita Gordon. MR. TUES., 9130 PM For a laugh filled haff hour, let’s drop in on the big-mouthed little braggart with the heart of gold and hear what he’s up to. LIFE OF RILEY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAT,8 PM Everyday events of an average household become* screamingly funny with movie star Wm. Bendix ABBOTT & COSTELLO THURS., 10 PM Here is Lou loud half of ous comedy Costello, the this uproari team. Petite Connie Haines relieves the situation with song. PLUS ,.H. V. KALTENBORN LOWELL THOMAS SUPPER CLUB CAVALCADE TELEPHONE HOUR INFORMATION PLEASE JACK BENNY RED SKELTON HILDEGARDE BURNS A ALLEN JUDY CANOVA AND MANY OTHERS. WLW 700 ON YOUR DIAL DIVISION OF THE CKOSLEY CO KPOUT ION Gift Boxes For Wou