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For many decades Bluffton youth has enjoyed the benefit of a scouting program. In recent years scouting has grown to ia marked degree with in the community which sponsors two troops. Recent reorganization of both troops finds them under the leadership of two World War II veterans. Wade Shook, scoutmaster of troop 82, sponsored by the American Legion, and Kenneth Obely, scout master of troop 56 sponsored by the Mennonite Church, have both obtain ed a high rank in scouting and Shook has the rating of an Eagle. Under the able leadership of these two men a strong scouting program is underway again in Bluffton. A recruiting program the past few weeks finds a great number of boys in the community interested in scout ing which is open to all boys age 12 years and up. During the Avar Bluffton Scouts were active in gathering waste paper as an aid to the National salvage program. Although many tons were gathered earlier in the war period data available shows ap proximately 30 tons of waste paper gathered from Dec. 14, 1944 to present date. This paper sold to the Triplett Company was shredded and used to pack delicate instru ments essential to the war effort. The paper salvage during these 13 months earned the Bluffton Scout troops $357.60. Prior to above date paper was sold to Lima and Findlay dealers. In the 13 month period 10 drives for waste paper were made in Bluffton. Bluffton has always had an out standing scout record and in years past the scouting movement was headed by such able men as Dr. J. S. Steiner who was the first scout master in Bluffton nearly 35 years ago. Following him many citizens of the community acted as scout I W5J- J*'’. Reorganization Of Bluffton’s Scout Troops Marks Nearly 35 Years Of Scouting Activity masters including civic minded men as: Armin Hauenstein, Robert Schaeublin, Ivan Geiger, Turley Rupright, Woodrow Little, Ralph Reichenbach, Karl Gable, Steiner Geiger, Chas. Jenkins and many others. Camping expeditions under the supervision of these men found local boys enjoying outdoor life at O’Connors Landing at Indian Lake, Marblehead Peninsula at Lake Erie, Camp Big Island nt Rome, Indiana and in recent years Shawnee Camp at Defiance, Ohio. Membership of the two troops: Troop 56 Officers: Scoutmaster, Kenneth Oberly Ass’t scoutmaster, Elton Beery. Troop scribe, John Bauman quartermaster, Ronald Diller Troop librarian and news reporter, Samuel Buhler. Eagle patrol: Samuel Buhler, patrol leader Ass’t patrol leader, John Trippiehorn Lynn Carmack. Beaver Patrol: Billy Burcky, patrol leader Ass’t patrol leader, John Bauman Donald Burkholder, Don Schmidt, Ronald Diller, Eugene Hankish. Other scouts registered with the troop who aid with the advancement program are: Charles Trippiehorn, Robert Ramseyer, Dean Niswander, Donivan Augsburger, Gordon Bixel, Jr., Malcolm Basinger, Paul Don Bixel. Troop Committee: Chairman, Gerhard Buhler Armin Hauenstein, Nelson Steiner, C. F. Niswander, Darvin Luginbuhl and Robert Lugin buhl. Troop 82 Officers: Scoutmaster, Wade Shook Ass’t scoutmasters, Dallas Berry and Eugene Benroth Senior Patrol Leader, Robert Neuensch wander. Coyote Patrol: Roger Linden, Patrol Leader Roderick Balmer, "SCOUTS OF THE WORLD BUILDING TOGETHER* Boy Scout Week nearly 2,000,000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Senior Scouts will mark the 36th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America during Boy Scout Week, Feb. 8th to 14th. The theme of the celebration is “Scouts of the World—Building Together.” Members of the Move ment are helping brother Scouts throughout the world to reorganize. “World Friendship Fund” of voluntary contributions and their Shirts-Off-Our-Backs” project of donating Scout Uniform parts and equipment, will assist Scouting overset’s ^d help develop understanding among the boys of the world, A. is the official jposter marking the event. PAGE TWO___________________________________________ THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON, OHIO 0 James Huber, Lowell Amstutz. Tiger Patrol: Earl Frick, Patrol Leader Ralph Dunifon, Robert Neuenschwander, Morris Groman. Troop Committee: Chairman, Ralph Stearns sec’y-treas., Arthur J. Non namaker Program and Activities, Robert A. Potts Education and training and chairman of the Board of review, Wilbur A. Howe. Bluffton Eagle Scouts Bluffton Eagle Scouts of recent years include: Charles Trippiehorn, Maynard Pogue, Robert Ramseyer, Robert Schaeublin, Donivan Augs burger, Robert Oberly, Wil helm Amstutz II, Dean Niswander, Robert Stratton, John Schmidt, Otto Klassen, William Mericle. Neighborhood commissioner: Rev. V. C. Oppermann. Executive for Shawnee Council: Leo Gruss, Lima. Committee’s Duties Troop committeemen have a real responsibility in the scouting pro gram. Meeting at least once a month their responsibility includes the examination of each scout before he is allowed to appear before the Court of Honor at Lima to receive honors on advancement, merit badges and tests passed. By this method the work of scout masters and as sistants in training the boy can be checked upon. Duties of the committeemen con sists also of being responsible for the spiritual welfare of the boy, counsel for scoutmasters, instilling the aims and ideals of scouting in the troop program, see that troop records are kept and maintained, be custodian of troop funds and equipment, help plan camps and hikes, secure speakers, transportation, look after re-registra tion, plan parents meetings. All this is done by the committee for one purpose—to produce young men of character, trained for participating citizenship. In Memoriam In memory of Henry Matter who passed away six years ago Febru ary 5, 1940. We’re thankful for the memories Of happy days gone by, For a hope of a glad reunion Awaiting us on high. Yes we are weary and heartsick When our earth ties are torn apart But Christ in His goodness and mercy Binds up the broken heart. Sadly missed by his wife Mary M. Matter Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Reynolds and son David Ray. David Schumacher Dies At Pandora David Schumacher, 56, Riley town ship farmer, died at his home early Thursday morning after being ser iously ill for 10 weeks from cardiac asthma. Born in Wayne county, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1889, he was married on June 15, 1919, to Edna Suter, who sur vives. Other survivors include his moth er, Mrs. Sarah Schumacher, of Orr ville two sons, Chauncey W. Schu macher, in the U. S. military serv ice, and David C. Schumacher, at home and the following brothers and sisters: John Schumacher, Mo lalla, Oregon Henry Schumacher, Canby, Oregon Homer Schumacher, Dalton, Ohio Mrs. Llewellyn Zim merly, Orrville, Ohio, and Mrs. Earl Gerber, Dayton, Ohio Funeral services were held Sun day afternoon at St. John Mennonite church near Pandora. Rev. P. J. Boehr, pastor of the church, officiat ed. Burial was ip the church ceme tery. BLUFFTON SCOUT TROOPS PLAN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL BOY SCOUf Scout Troops Hold Meeting And Supper Bluffton Troops 82 and 56 will hold a joint meeting and pot luck supper next Monday night at Scout headquarters in the town hall. Scouts will attend in full uniform and following the supper an evening of scout activity and games will be held. As a part of the national drive for clothing Bluffton Scouts will bring discarded scout clothing and scout equipment to the meeting. This equipment will be sent to head quarters where it will be shipped to foreign countries urgently in need of such materials to re-establish scouting in war torn areas. As an abservance of Scout Week a Scout Window will be installed in a down town store. Ronald Diller, Gene Hankish and John Trippiehorn from troop 56 are in charge of in stalling the window. Stuffed ani mals and birds will be contributed by Troop 82 for display in the ex hibit. The exhibition will include a large variety of camping equipment, wild life display, advancement charts and other scout data pertinent to the scouting movement. During scout week both troops will wear uniforms to school and church. Troop 82 will attend church in a body as has been the custom of past year. Plans are being made to attend the Missionary Church serv ice this year. Scouts of Troop 56 will attend a church of their choice. Bluffton Scouts In Civic Day At Lima Civic day at Lima on Saturday is one of the highlights of Boy Scout Week. On this particular day area scouts are given the opportunity to “take over” and run the county and city offices at the county seat. Scouts are nominated from each troop to fill the official positions. Bluffton scouts will be represented by Robert Neuenschwander and Junior Dunifon nominated from Troop 82. Billy Burcky and Ronald Diller will represent Troop 56. Scouts will perform the duties of the offices during the morning and afternoon. Scout News Troop 56—By Sam Buhler Ronald Diller opened the scout meeting Monday night by leading the group in the scout oath and laws. Following this Gene Benroth led the group in the business of the evening. The “Scout Week” was discussed and what duties each had to perform during that week. The meeting was closed by repeating to gether the Scout’s benediction. All those who wish to pass the tests for the marksman merit badge meet at Kenneth Oberly’s Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Attend Funeral Here Among those from out of tow*n attending funeral services for Amos Gratz Thursday afternoon were: Clyde Sommer Y 2/c, Norfolk, Va. Wm. and Emil Gratz, Allen, Mich. Raymond Gratz, Hillsdale, Mich. Harold Will, Ann Arbor, Mich. Marcile Sommer, Indianapo lis Mrs. Levi Hauenstein, Mrs. Or ville Badertscher, Francis Bader tscher, North Manchester, Ind. W. L. Edgar, Emery Mate, H. C. Pres cott, Leon Wainwright, Mrs. Earl Keller, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Will and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gratz and daughter Rita, Mr and Mrs. Merle Brumet and son Jimmy, W. L. Gratz, daughter Delores and son Jerry, Toledo. Mrs. Frank Cohagen, Mrs. Karl Bentley, Ft. Williams Francis Gratz, Sidney Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gratz and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gratz and daughter Joyce, Doris Jean Morris, Lakeview Rev. and Mrs. Walter Marks and son, Van lue r. and Mrs. Howard Binkley, Harrod Chris Lora, West Cairo Mr. and Mrs. E. Gratz, Mr. and Mrs. E rnest Manahan, Mrs. Don Sirks, James Marks, Lima. Good sense is a thing all need, few have, and none think they do not po ssess. —Pagoda Proverbs. See Me For FURNACE AND ROOF REPAIRING SPOUTING AND SHEET METAL WORK ASPH AI SHINGLES— ALL COLORS COPPER FOR VALLEYS J. A. Leatherman Phone 152-W Bluffton. Ohio. In Memoriam In memory of our dear son, bro ther and grandson James H. Am stutz, who gave his life for his country one year ago February 9, 1945. Yes! I am left alone on earth but I will not repine Because a spirit loved so w’ell is earlier blessed than mine. My fate may darken as it will, I shall not much deplore, Since thou art where the ills of life can never reach thee more. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amstutz, Mr. and Mrs. Rayon Boutwell and Family, Mrs. Dinah Amstutz. Rites At Lafayette For Mrs. Mary Fisher Funeral services were held Satur day in Zion fayette Fisher, day at fayette. Lutheran church at La Mrs. Mary Catherine who died last Wednes farm home east of La- for 81, her Rev. A. M. Packer, pastor of the church, officiated at the rites. Bur ial was in the Fisher cemetery. Besides her husband, to whom she was married Sept. 25, 1881, Hrs. Fisher is survived by four sons and five daughters: David Fisher, Ada Clinton and Avery A. Fisher, La fayette Frfhik S. Fisher, Lima Mrs. Nora Heffner, Mrs. Rosa Ack erman, Mrs. Lois Shrider and Mrs. Velma Hall, all of Lafayette. She is also survived by the fol lowing sisters: Mrs. Ada Desenberg, Galion Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Ft. Wayne Mrs. Nettie Craig and Mrs. Ortha O’Donnell, of Lima. health, and finer comfort. future of Axneri SCOUTS OF YESTERYEAR tgfat tv ■****?’. Lower picture shows tree planting scouts assisting the Bluffton Community Sportsmen’s Club in setting out a unit of red pine trees, shrubs and plants to pro vide food and shelter for wildlife. Left to right, standing: Maynard Pogue, Gene Patterson, Dean Niswander, John Schmidt, Robert Ramseyer, Donivan Augsburger, John Bracy kneeling—Maurice Kohli, Robert Fisher, David Stearns. Above picture shows scouts returning from planting seedlings on an island in a river. Richland Center Olive and Lydia Amstutz of Lima, and Harriett Amstutz were Sunday afternoon guests at the Amos and Robert Gerber home. Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Boutwell moved Friday to the farm they rent ed from Wm. Matter in Orange Twp. better known as the Lou Boutwell farm. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Basinger and family spent Sunday visiting in Berne, Ind. Lt. Col. Mrs. Herbert Lugibuhl of Washington D. C. spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Luginbuhl. Mrs. Glen Suller and son Tony of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bixel spent Sunday afternoon at the Otto Amstutz home. Other callers were Mrs. Charles Lauby and son Charles Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Badertscher and family spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zimmer man and family. Miss Irene Snyder of Chicago was a supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. War ren Moser and son recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gratz and Mary Kathryn Gratz were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Core and family. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matter of Ft. Wayne, Ind., spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Matter and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zimmerman and family called Sunday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bell and family of Columbus Grove. Stanley Bohn spent Sunday with Addison Myers. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Herbert Lugin buhl of Washington D. C., and Mr. it’s The dawn of a new day is arrivin a wonderful tomorrow which will hold a world of impjdvements in living af new things io make our 1 one of greater pleasure, better Among those things tj4t will make this possible the blue flame of Gas at will play such the miracle fuel that heats, freezes cooks, cools and efficiently and economically! LOOK TO GAS FOR THE GREATEST ADVANCEMENT IN 1946 West Ohio Gao Co. THURSDAY, FEB, 7, 194S WEEK and Mrs. J. I. Luginbuhl called Wed nesday eve at the W. C. Schaublin home. Mr. and Mrs. Harokl Badertscher and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bad ertscher and family were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bad ertscher. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Spencer of Bowling Green Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ream of Lima Mrs. Ima Jean Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Boutwell, Mrs. Mabel Hilty, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Schaublin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hilty. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Luginbuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Luginbuhl and soir called Friday eve on Mr. and Mrs. John Luginbuhl Jr. of Sulphur Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Russel1 Schaublin and family Mrs. Betty Main and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Schaublin called Sunday eve on Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Bout well. D. C. BIXEL, O. D. GORDON BIXEL, O. 122 South Main St., EYESIGHT SPECIA luffton STS :30 P. M. Office Hours: 0:00 A. M. Evenings: Mon.. Wed., to 8:00 P. M. Closed Thur MUNSON O 1-3 y Afternoon. Sat. 7:00 Francis Basinge^, D. D. S Evan Basingetf D. D. S. BIXEL, M. D. Hours: 7-8 P. M. Cherry St. ice Offi 118 Phone a wonderful Tomorrow Bluffton, Ohio a host an important in