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PAGE TWO ..............................-...... ...............-...... ........................................................... Winter Recreational Notes Winter Recreation Program Three teams are locked in a dead heat for lead in the second round of men’s basketball league play, with the All Stars, Tigers and Rockets vieing for the lead in spirited D. C. BIXEL, O. D. GORDON BIXEL, O. D. 122 South Main St*. Bluffton EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS Office Hours: 9:00 A. M.—5:30 P. M 'Open Evenings Wed. & Sat. 7:00 to 8:00. Closed Thursday Afternoon. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIRING Bring them in today—if it can be fixed, wei can do it. Prompt ^service. All the Laie 4 tin Electrical Conveniences Hotpoint Sale! & Servic” 105 South Main Bluffton, Ohio For Vigor and Health— include meat in your menu. Always ready to serve you. SWANK BROS. Fresh and Salt Meats AMSTUTZ MIGHTY BIG LAYERS Tea, •‘mighty big layera” ... that’s what you get when you get our chicks from breeder flock* headed by outstanding, high egg-re«ord. pedi greed sires. Proven egg bloodline chicks backed by trapneat pedigree records are your best assurance at pullets that produce! BREEDER QUALITY At OHIaary Chick Priced Quality like ours is not usually available except from specialty breeders at much higher prices. So here'* your opporttmity to get fa mous egg breeding for very little if any more than ordinary chick prices. Boek year order new! Make rare yon get these high egg-pedigree chick*! Amstutz Hatcheries Kibler St. & Harmon Rd. Phone 252-W Bluffton, Ohio competition. After a one week layoff bcause* of basketball tournaments, league play was resumed Monday night of last week, with the All Stars topping the Bugs 30 to 24, iin the first game of the evening. The two tams were never mtsre than tv?O DOI nts apart until the very dose of the tilt when the All •'tars netted two •ticket 4 in successioti to clinclI the decision. Dale Reichenbach w.is high for the All Stars and Zuer cher led the losers v i. In the test the Tigers 46 to 37, 5-Potatoes in the u'gh-scoring batt! e of the evening. Fred Herr with 20 no dropped n 11 Luginbuh1 paced the while Boh to spark wo games w•ere p1ayed with the Rot•kets winm ng :prom the Olympics on a forfeit, bee aUse there were not enough Olympic flayers on hand for the tilt. In ction w’th the forfeit, Director Kent requestec those who are assigned to teams to be certain to no present if the rocre ition proirri is to continue end of Ma rch. League Stiending March Team W Pct. All Stars z 0 1.000 Tigers ... 2 0 1.000 Rockets 2 0 1.000 5-Potatoe .... 0 2 .000 Olympics 0 2 .000 Bugs ..... 0 2 .000 Games March 10 7 p. m.—Rockets vs All Stars 8 p. m.—5-Potato4s vs Olympic 9 p. m.—Bugs vs Tigers Box Scores All Stars Zimmerly __ ______ 3 0 6 Reichenbach _________ 7 2 16 Jr. Moser ..................-... 1 0 2 D. Sommer __________ 3 0 6 Winkler _____________0 0 0 Totals _______ ____15 2 30 Bugs Zuercher ______ 0 10 C. Sommer ____ o 0 4 D. Moser__ ___ 2 0 4 Cotterman ... ..... _____ 3 0 6 Totals 12 0 24 Tigers Sheridan 10 2 Fisher 13 5 Bracy 2 15 Burkholder 2 0 4 F. Herrmann __. 8 4 20 D. Amstutz 10 2 D. Klay 4 0 8 Totals 19 8 46 5-Potatoes Clark 4 1 9 Stonehill 10 2 Neiswander 4 2 10 Luginbuhl ........ 5 1 11 Fritchie 2 15 Totals —165 37 Wednesday Program Interest in women’s basketball play at the college gymnasium on Wednesday evenings continues to be You mill find it hci You mill find it here You uuill find it here Injuries and illness took their toll Monday night as Bluffton college eagers were stopped by Tri-State university, 58 to 56, in a game at Angola, Ind., that ended a four-game winning streak of the local col legians. Two regulars, lost because of ill ness, did not even get to make the trip to Indiana, and a third, handi capped by an ankle injury, broke into the lineup for less than a quarter of play. On the hospital list were Forward Rich Gratz and Guard Roger Howe, and a sprained ankle kept Forward Russ Gratz out of all but a few minutes of the contest. Bluffton started slowly, and at the end of the first quarter Tri-State held a 17 to 9 advantage. General Bluffton play improved in the second period, however, and the locals pulled up within five points of their foes, trailing 26 to 31 at halftime. At the close of the third period, keen. More mn also are turning out for their participation in the latter part of the evening, with their part of the program starting at 8:30 p. rm Saturday Afternoon Last Saturday’s basketball play for youths was cancelled because of other plans for the high school gymnasium, but regular competition will be resumed Saturday afternoon Rockpo/1 Mr. Roscoe Aiderman of Clyde spent the week end with his wife and son James in the home of Mrs. Wal ter Cupp. Mr. Ben Freet who lives with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Freet, is in rather ser ious condition at this writing. This community was well repre sented at the annual business and so cial meeting of the Midwest Electric held at the theatre in St. Marys, Tuesday. Mr, J. Orrin Cupp and Mr. William Althaus are members of the Board of Trustees. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Marshall spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnett and son David in Columbus. Franklin Mayberry a student at O hio State University returned with them to spend the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mayberry. Miss Madeline Bixel of Fostoria and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Marshall were Sunday dinner guests of Dr, and Mrs. M. R. Bixel in Bluffton. A demonstration of the new no knead method of bread making was held in the home of Mrs. Clarence Begg last Friday under the leader ship of Miss Ruth Winner, home demonstration agent of Allen County. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Begg and other relatives and friends in this community attended funeral services for Mr. Richard Rower of Elida at the Harris Funeral Home in Colum bus Grove, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Cupp and daughter Marjorie and Mrs. Roscoe Aiderman and son James were Sunday evening A truly fine furniture reflecting the elegence of good taste combined with the latest in modern housefurnishings design. ample stocks of merchandise with sufficient space for proper display in our three large floors where you may shop and compare values at your leisure. we make nol extravagant claims in regard to prices, but we do say that you will find the prices here as low or lower for quality furniture as elsewhere. Our over head costs are lojver than those of the large city stores and we pass this saving along to our customers. We invite you to call and see our new spring stocks of housefurnishings. Special—Some floor samples in living room suites, it will pay you to see them— here are definite and worthwhile savings. Basinger's Furniture Store Forty-five Years of Dependable Service SelediGH, P^ THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON, OHIO Injury-Ridden College Five Loses To Tri-State By Score Of 58-56 Angola was still ahead 44 to 40. In the early fourth period, Bluffton presented the only real bid and forged ahead at 45-44, then increased the lead, 50 to 46. But the advan tage could not be maintained. A field goal v Angola in the 4f period involving a net rule infrac imi. was protested but of no avail and these two point s became more im portant as the same went on. Bluffton FG FT TP Raber ___ .......... Rus Gratz __ ___ __ 8 4 20 o 1 5 Leichty __ ___ ... 2 5 D. Smucker .... R. Berky....... ........ 1 0 C. Birky ____ ____ 1 0 3 2 3 7 Stahl _____ __ ______ 1 1 Miller .......... ... ........0 0 0 Gleason ______ ______ 3 2 8 Hershberger .. ____ 0 0 Dickey ............ ............ 0 0 A 9 20 16 56 Angola ___ __ .... 24 10 58 supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Risser and daughters Bluffton. Jane and Sue of Mr. Orlo Marshal represented the local church at a ■eting of Presby tery held in the Mrirket St. I’resby terian church in Linia, Monday. A group of stockh olders of the Al len Farm Bureau Cooperative Asso ciation attended the annual meeting of the organization held at the H. S. auditorium in Bluf ton, Tuesday e vening. Entertainnif nt and a social hour followed the 1•usiness session. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marshall and Mrs. F. C. Marshal1 and others at tended the senior recital of Miss Re becca Marshall on the campus of O hio State Universi :y in Columbus, Wednesday evening. Miss Marshall will complete her course in Public School music at the University at the end of the winter juarter sometime in March. She has been chosen to lead in the singing of the Alma Ma ter at the com mencement exercises. Miss Patricia Seely of Columbus Grove, Miss Helen Kidd, Mr. Roger Mayberry and Mr. ?ranklin Mayber ry of Columbus were Saturday even ing dinner, guests of Mr. and Mrs. wGuy Mayberry and daughter Joan. Robert Marshall a student at Bluffton college, accompanied a group of college stijdents to the In ternational YMCA and YWCA meet ing held in Delawa end. re the past week Mrs. Herbert Marshall will be host ess to members of the Presbyterian Missionary society Wednesday after noon of next week. The following pro gram will be heard: Devotions—Mrs. F. C. Marshall Indian Missions— Mrs. Glen Mayberry, Mrs. D. C. Campbell and Miss Edythe Cupp will tell of the Tuscon Indian Training school in Tuscon, Ariz., which they recently visited. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Poncel, who formerly taught with Miss Cupp at Wasatch Acamedy, U tah, are now in charge of the school at Tuscon. The closing number will be the Year Book of Prayer by Mrs. Walter Cupp. Or To Speak Here re':. i W. F. Unruh, of Mound ridge, Kansas, former mis sionary to India who will hold a week of pre-Easter services at the First Mennonite church here, March 9 to 16. Receives Nurse's Cap At Toledo Hospital Miss Jacqueline Zimmerman, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Zimmer man of Findlay formerly of Bluffton, completed a six months’ pre-clinical period of training and received her cap at a capping ceremony last Wednesday night at Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. The ceremony was he’d in Colli wood Methodist church. Miss Zim merman was graduated from Findlay high school last spring. 1947 FUND The American Red Cross And You We Americans have an obligation to fulfill in time of peace as in time of War, and it is through the Red Cross that this can be accomplished. It is extending aid to millions of veterans who have come back to the uncertainties of civilian life and to the men in the occupation fortes overseas. It is providing relief to victims of fires, floods, earthquakes and other disasters in the United States. This is not an obligation of the few it belong^ to all of us. It is a proud responsibility, in the discharge of which the American people have already set a record before the world. We do not support the Red Cross as an end in itself, but as a means of bringing comfort and assistance to those in distress or need. The Red Cross is the sole agency designated by War and Navy De partments to act as a medium of communication between the United States and their Army and Navy. The Red Cross helps maintain the morale of servicemen in the hospitals and camps, and provides the only touch of home away from home and loved ones. Relief in time of disaster is one of the charter rejnt nsibihties of the American Red C’»vr, the activities and accomplishments are magnani mous in their distinguished services at home and in other countries of the world. Nowhere else in the world do so many people give in kindness for others whom thev may never see it is a happy privilege to be on the giving side and not on the receiving When the solicitor calls on you, be generous and courteous to them —give with a smile and give generously. High Bowling Score Mrs. Evelyn Balmer, former Bkiff ton resident, last week rolled the highest three-game bowling score of the season in Findlay women’s league play, with a total of 596. She had games of 177, 190 and 229. She is the wife of Robert Balmer. APPRECIATED I wish to thank all my friends who so thoughtfully remembered me with cards and gifts following my recent accident. And also thanks for the card and handkerchief shower on my birthday anniversary. They were much appreciated. Miss Mildred Marshall All S«XM KODAK FELM StaRT yowr plcturw making right with depend able Kodak Film in the yel low box—the film that ffeta the picture. Then send u» the exposed rolls for expert developing and printing. SIDNEY’S DRUG SHOP Bluffton college eagers chalked up their third victory in a row with a 43 to 39 decision over Wilmington in a game played at that place, last Thursday night. In defeating the Quakers for the second time this season, the Beavers were forced to come from* behind in the last two minutes of play, over coming a one-point disadvantage and going on to victory. At halftime Wilmington had led, 26 to 20, but as against Cedarville last week, lhe I’urckynmn rallied right at the opening of second half play, and finally led Wilmington, 2° to 28. From that point, the Beavers ran the count to 34 to 29, only to have the Quakers come up from behind and go out in front, 39 to 38, with two minutes to play. Bluffton’s defense then did stellar work in holding Wilmington scoreless the rest of the distance, while the Beavers got five points to sew up the victory. In the winning surge, Bluffton tallied on one field goal and three free throws. Raber ______ ........__ ___ 6 Bluffton College Beavers Beat Wilmington By Score Of 43-39 Russ Gratz played a scintillating floor game for the victors, and in addition scored 11 poin s on four field goals and three free throws before a sprained ankle finally forced him out of the lineup. Cent Raber hit the nets for 14 points, on six fielders and two free throws Leichty had nine points, and Rog Howe got seven. Wilmington held the edge in scor ing from the field, 18 field goals to Bluffton’s 17, but the Beavers made good on nine free throws, while the Quakers were notching but three. The lineup: Bluffton FG FT TP Rus Gratz N..... ___4 3 11 Rich Gratz ........._ ____ 0 2 9 o .14 Howe ________ ____ 3 1 7 Leichty ....______ _____ 4 9 Stahl __________ ........... 0 3 0 Smucker ............. ______0 0 0 EGGS WANTED We need more Quality Eggs and are paying: Large White., 42c Large Brown. 1 41c (Brown or White) Medium ...........t. ...........35c PLUS PREMl! QUALITY A1S FOR SIZE Call or write Robert Murray, tions and arrange up service. lur buyer, br quota for pick- Bluffton phone 285-R Carl W. cCabe Egg Attica, Mich. BIi Don, Ohio ELECTRIC HREHMR SEE US Rebuilt Sw Table Radi Appliance IWTEfliOR HOSOOO epers Mumma Electric Shop Carl Mumma 122 North Main FREE Of CHARGE Town, Farm and Business Appraisal C. D. BAME, Safes A. B. GRATZt Broker Office 468-Y _________ Residence 423-W THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1947 Berky ___ 0 0 17 ft 43 Wilmingtor 18 3 39 News want-ads bring results. For Your Homes— New Asphalt Shingle Roof All Colors" Beautiful Fireproof Long Wearing. Our plan gives you up to 3 years to pay. Estimate Without Obligation. Get Your Spouting in Shape Before the Heavy Rains Come. J. A. Leatherman The Sheet Metal Man 107 S. Main Street Phone 152-W Bluffton MAJESTIC Sitfled Table Combination Radio-Phonograph 7-Tube Radio Record Changer Plays Ten 12-inch or Twelve 10-inch Records Automatical ly. 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