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To be Sure Reel A DOG 1 I 105 South Main lt may be later than you think The'Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co A. C. Burcky, Local Representative ....- .... The Christmas Issue cf Feature^ an appreciation of N. E. Byers, known asjDean Byers, pioneer educator of Elkhart, Goshen, and Bluffton, by the vet eran Mennonite historian, C. Henry Smith. Other articles tell of Mennonites and their work in J|va, Canada, Mexico, and in our own land. The Ideal Christmas Gift Single copy 50c, Annual Subscription $2.00 Two subscriptions $3.50 Adldress all correspondence: Mennonite Life, North Newton, Kansas kind to tiny feet! Recommended for comfort, .... Mcniioiiitc Life service, and fit, is the only instance where money can buy true love. Buy the family a live Xmas present—America’s No. 1 dog, a Cocker! Spaniel. I have somi lovely red puppies of high ranking blood lines just right for a nice Xmas gift. Stop in and?see them. Dannie’s Kennels R. A. Dunifon, Opposite the Hospital Phone 280-W TABLE LAMPS—^EE THIS SELECTION An unusual assortment of tkble lamps—attractively priced from A............................ $8 to $13.95 COOLS IN SUMMERY-HEATS IN WINTER The Wittie oscillating heater fan. Heating coil diffuses warm air in winter—a flick o^ the switch and you can use it as a regular oscillating fan to keep cool in summer. See our selection of electric irons—popular makes G. E. Electric Blankets—Webster Automatic Record Player Pyrexware—The Ideal Christmas Gift—A satisfying selection here Repair parts for all makes of coal burning heaters and ranges. Leave orders here. ELLENEERGER BROS. All the Latest in Electrical Conveniences Hot point Sales & Service Red Goose HOES Advertised In Life and other leading Publication* W. H. Gratz Family Shoe Store Scientific Fitting a Specialty Bluffton, Ohio Chfistihas Shop Here for Xmas Gifts FLOOR LAMPS IDEAL XMAS GIFTS 7-way electric floor lamjjs, attractively designed metal standards, plastic shades i $12.95 Phone 255-T ]Bluffton, I I I II 3 1 ii 1 I. i i I I I i I Ohio Church Sunday Church jpriat Mabel Bright, at the piano. D. Luginbuhl, were “Salut d’amour,” ^ello numbe brother of ers by Earl the bride, Elgar and “Ich Liebe Dich,” Grieg. Aubrey Shearer, friend of the bride and groom, sang “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life,” “Because,” and “Take My Life and Let It Be.” The tradition al wedding marches were used. The bride was escorted into the church by her father, who gave her in marriage. She wore a gown of white satin with high neckline and fingertip sleeves it was fashioned vith a fitted bodice which had a foke of nylon marquisette outlined v-ith a tiny flower pattern of seed pearls. The skirt swept into a full length train. Her fingertip veil was attached to a crown of seed pearls. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses. Miss Dora Jean Luginbuhl, maid of honor and the bride’s only attend ant, wore a gown of white jersey. It was fashioned -with a fitted bodice, sweet-heart neckline, and three quarter sleeves. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. Jean Ann Luginbuhl, niece of the bride who was the flower girl, wore a w’hite floor length dress, and car ried a basket of rose petals. Ronald Lynn Habegger, nephew' of the bride, was the ring bearer. Milton Hendrickson, brother of the groom was the best man, and the ushers were Wayne, Robert and Ray Luginbuhl, brothers of the bride. The bride’s mother wore a dress of black silk crepe with pink trim, while Mrs. Hendrickson selected a dress of damson blue with brown accessories for her son’s wedding. Both wore corsages of white garden ias. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Gid Luginbuhl, the bride’s par ents, received guests at a dinner in their home at 430 West Elm street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hendrickson of Brooklyn, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hendrickson, Aub rey Shearer, and Earl D. Luginbuhl of Cincinnati Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Bright of Oaklandon, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Luginbuhl of Day ton Mr. and Mrs. Ray Luginbuhl of Findlay Mrs. Mary Roethlisberg er, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luginbuhl, and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Habegger of Bluffton. They were assisted by Mrs. D. W. Reichenbach and Miss Betty Reichenbach. For her eastern wedding trip the bride changed to a three piece suit of gray gabardine with rose acces sories. She wore a corsage of pink roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson will reside near Brook lyn, Iowa, w’here the groom is en gaged in farming. Repairs Completed At H. S. Auditorium Repairs made in the Bluffton High School auditorium were completed this last week-end. Work started November 26 under the direction of Wes Davidson. Extent of the repairing was a partial plaster job extending back one section under the balcony. Sound proof wallboard which makes for better acoustics, was tacked to the projection of the balcony. Walls and floors have been cleaned and seats repaired. Repairs were badly needed as was evidenced last spring when plaster fell upon members of the attending a band concert, was injured by the fall Whatever, audience No one ,however. Attend State Hi-Y Meet In Columbus Allen Tschiegg, president Sam Buhler, vice president Addison My ers, secretary-treasurer and Gerhard Buhler, school principal and advisor to the local Hi-Y group attended the annual Hi-Y Congress held in Co lumbus, Saturday and Sunday. Over 500 delegates from Hi-Y organiza tions in all parts of the state were in attendance at the two-day con ference held in the Deshler-Wallick hotel. Dr. Frank Slutz spoke on the numerous problems confronting Hi-Y clubs. Ideas for program planning and organization were exchanged and discussed by the delegates in separ ate “workshop” meetings. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT THE STATE OF OHIO Allen County, ss. i Estate of James M, Wallace jMceased Charles C. Borman of Cplambu* Grove, Ohio, has been appointed qualified as Administrator of the esta'ie of James M. Wallace late of Allen County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 26th day of November 1947. RAYMOND P. SMITH Probate Judge 35 ANTICIPATING THE COMING SEASON, THE FARM FAMILY PREPARES FOR THE FIRST REAL FREEZE».. VEGETABLES ARE STORED^ SKATES SHARPENED REG FOR. USE ON THE MILL POND, CORN CRIBS FILLED, HAY MOWS CHECKED, THE WOOD PILE REPLENISHED ALL MADE SNUG AGAINST THE WINTER the season, anticipating the future AND PREPARING FOR IT IS IMPORTANT TO FAMILY HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEINGBY PLANNING OUR SPENDING, SETTING SOME MONEY ASIDE REGULARLY IN LIFE INSURANCE AND SAVINGS WE LOOK TOWARD TOMORROW WITH CONFIDENCE WEAEE ECADy/ This Christmas Wr Always'Smartly Styled Always with the same Superb Fabrics Always.a Pleasure to Wear Always America's Longei Lasting Value Nancy Basinger Rites Held Here On Monday Mrs. Nancy Basinger, 85, resident of the Bluffton area until 1925, at the Mi Lima, months. Mrs. Basin children, two having Two From Here In College “Who’s Who Richard Berky and Paul Martin, both of Bluffton, W’ho will graduate from Bluffton college next spring, have been accepted for recognition in the 1947-48 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges.’ Berky is the son of Prof, and Mrs. H. W. Berky and Martin’s par ents are Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Martin, missionaries to Brazil. Berky is an active member of the Varsity B, the Y. M. C. A. and The Witmarsum, and Martin is president of the Student Council and the Peace club. Shirts and slacks in handsome gabardine/flannel, and checked ^worsteds. Shirt* $10.95 and up--------Slacks $13.95 and up? “Botany” Brand Wrinkle-Proof Mufflers...in handsome variety of colors and patterns $1.95J “Botany” Brand Wrinkle-Proof Tic*,..famous the world overt $1 and $1.50? -“Botany” Brand Flannel Robe* for year round warmth without ^weight. ^,$15.95 and up? GIFTS for men (IICIC & DILLER Headquarters for Xmas Gifts YOUR SYMBOL ith me 11 Funeral services on day in the Basinger Funeral home, with Rev. Porter French, pastor of the Lima Congregational-Christian church presiding. Burial was in the Ebenezer cemetery, OF SECURITY Let the seal of the Farm Bureau insurance compan ies be your guide to/com plete protection for all your needs. Paul E. Whitmer./ Agent 245 W. Grove St., Bluffton, Ohio Phone: 350AV tif* Insurance Co Mutual Fir* Insurance Co. Mutual Automobfte Insurance Cq. Home Office X. Columbus, Ohio .................. I AND ELECTRIC OMEBWR work SEE US FOR Rebuilt Sweepers Complete Supplies for House Wiring Lighting Fixtures Appliances Mumma Electric Shop Carl Mumma 122 Ndrth Main ..