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Young feet are well balanced in Health Spot Shoes due to a scientific bbilt-in fea ture that gives comfortable support. We have sizes tof all ages. W. H. Gratz Family Shoe Store cialty August Special for August Brides! Now at Sensational Savings! MAdv.*^K V UFE ond vv $//Q9£ &J/-hd ^‘’Id °A®e* Zebra ^nC’ i ______ LANE 2259 e Maple No Antique Balance on Easy Terms Only AROMA-TIGHT wedding gift! Look ahead, too Buy on our Lane Lay-A-Way Plan for future givepg—for an engagement, wedding or birth day that's coming ik. Have a better selection, save money, and take your time to pay. No 92S0 Matched Avodirc ideal Gift for Bride, Sweetheart, Wife, Sister, Mother, Daughter LAY-A-WAY A LANE TODAY! Basingers Furniture Store u___ Forty-six Years of Dependable Service Couple Is Wed In Kentucky Ceremony Coming as a surprise is the an nouncement of the marriage of Miss Norma Rupright, daughter of Ray mond Rupright, of Rawson, and Mrs. LaVerne Rupright, of Jenera, and Robert H. Coldren, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Coldren, Sr., of Arlington. The ceremony took place at 1:00 o’clock Friday afternoon in the par sonage of the First Methodist church at Covington, Ky., with Rev. Jesse Murrell officiating. The bride wore a beige suit with accessories in red. She was ai 1. n.l ed by Miss Doris Crawford of Wil liamstown who wore a gr red accessories. Heraid Weihraugh, of Ai ed as best man. groom graduated from A rling- ton igh school last aprinj The bride school also attended Arlingtiin high Mr. and Mrs. Coldren wil 1 eside temporarily with the groom’s n Arlington. Mrs. Charles Garster, instructor in Leipsic high school has been named principal for the coming year, it was announced the first of the week. Mrs. Garster is the former Miss Ora Spangler, daughter of Mrs. A. C. Spangler of this place. She is instructor in the Eng lish department of the high school and will continue in that capacity in addition to her duties as prin- Birthday Party of his first pa I of niversary Hildegarde C. Rowe By Sylvan H. Wise, her attorney 21 Chest in the World Free MOTH INSURANCE Policy with every Lane Chest No. 2221 Rich Mahogany THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON, OHIO Couple Weds In Lima Church On Saturday carried flower birthday an •ty was held Robert Alan a fa mily Mr. and Mrs. 11. irk of North Guests were Mi Mrs. Wade Shook and family, Mrs. James Clark iand son, Mr. and rs Paul Clark and Mr. and Mi*s. Jthn Stonehill and dauj.jhter. Ringo was the divers ion in which John Stonehill was wimler with high score and Mrs. Wade Shook was consoled. LEGAL NOTH:e Charkes J. Rowe, whose last known address is 224 West South Street. Jackson, Michigan, is hereby notified that Hildegard C. Rowe has filed her petition against him for divorce in case number 38381 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County, Ohjo, allerfWg Gross Neglect of Duty as her grqiiin|l fr»r same and praying for custody of mifiortcllild and sup port for said minor child. that said cause will be for hearing on or Wrter the 16th day of September. 1948. nid-summer wed laturday morning qolic church, Lima An impressive ding solemnized in St. Gerard’s Ca1 united in marriagf and Anthony Per parents are Mr. Brunn, Bluffton, 1 and Mr. Perrine and Mrs. Anthon Lima. Miss Jean Brunn ine. The bride’s nd Mrs. Clarence armerly of Lima, s the son of Mr. The altar was gladioli and astei mass celebrated a Rev. Joseph Leddi ant pastor. Mist vocalist, and hei “Ave Maria,” and Beautiful Mother. suit The bride was church by her wedding gown ove ed with long tape ed bodice and full al train. The vt held with a bead carried a shower breath. •lir gton, par- Former Local Woman Is School Principal Miss Irene Se honor, was dresses faille, and the Irene Perrine Brunn, sist pink frocks, made bodice. Perrine, Sr., of girl, K rk, was Harry Larscl brother-in-law guests were s Thomas Daley. Approximate! received by th their parents during coui. ?d into the Her lace was design ?eves, mold ith cathedr- illusion ft for Rita’s of Cei genre cannot be a. that on the 22nd da men filed their Common Pleas the same being for the quieting in said Petition Situate in Id of Allen and S Outlot to 'the being on the sh iara, and oses and blue Miss in turquois o bridesmaids ml Miss Jo ith o 136 fe« of. the North side leas, on the Ohio State Hiy A -St ghway said Pe la of sai relief. The prayer oi in« of the titl other equitable said Petitic Wilbur A required to Answer day of September, taken against than. n the 25 11! Will 1 nen and Erma Ruth Stenien fs Attorney Plainti By O. Jame ele, Ths PORTliAITS Photo finishing,! films, photo supplies Neu-Art:Studio Phone 168-W Bluffton Francis Basinger, D. D. S Evan Rasmgi r, D. D. S. Telephone 271-W Bluffton, Ohio Electrical Service House Commercial ai Wirin Electrical Repair Estimates Given Fred’ For Prompt Service y Call auman Harvey M. 1 Phone 367- Res. :117 E. Kib or write P. O. Box 9. Blufft St. n. Ohio ■■■■■■■■■I T‘ 14 ijv% ah 4 of Pharmacy UT ESSENTIAL PRES RIPTIOM Knowledge of UNSEEN BUT TO EVERY Only licensed pharmocish with cok1 lege education and long experience In their profeuion are permitted to fill prescriptions in our Pharmacy, Our first consideration it to fulfill your phytlcion't detiret, SIDNEY’S DRUG SHOP Prescription Pharmacy Blinker Installed At Death Corners The junction of U. S. route 30N and state route 69, in Orange town ship long the scene of more wrecks than the Hesperus, now is indicated by a flasher signal. The intersection, locally known as Van’s and Gene Davis corner, was the scene of an accident on July 4, in which two persons were killed, and another serious accident a week has long been agita type of signal at the later. There tion for some crossroads. the nuptial o’clock bv the w Day, O Findl recruiting Grove. wore were the dresses style Al similar i braclet s They w with fitted id very full Chester honored at home day. cente ts. The Maucer in yelk bridegn ■d him, y Louis Wi Me with reasonable dili ned. will take notice uly, 1948, 'the Plaint find Erma Ruth Ste against them in the Alien County, Ohio, 38350 in said Court to certain real estate re of Cairo, County Ohio, and known as: in Pangle's Addition Number Ni Villas of South Allen County, Ohio, less. East and W«t tf 220 feet more or i the East side there s. East and Wert on Mid 230 feet more or ?rly side thereof on ute No. 65. ition is for (he quiet real estate and for red for the north The flasher and south traffic on 69, and amber for the east and west traffic on 30N. Here, There, and Everywhere and Mrs. E. Williamson of City, Mich., are the parents oy, born at the hospital at that place. Roger Leon. He has been named Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benton Ridge and August Gillertson of W’illiamson of Mr. and Mrs. Garden City. Sgt. Richard Witteborg of Army air force recruiting static will be in charge of ation located in the i in the was his Huber of Bluffton a birthday dinner i »uth Main street, We utiful birthday able and refreshments A ■d the were served during the evening. On Tuesday evening birthday surprise Mr. and Mrs. Dan in Findlay. he was given a at the home of ?hehan and family tz of Pandora Llewellyn Amst improving follow! in the ington, who following underw iter, has Dr. J. C. Steiner of Willard, form er Pandora resident, is reported seriously ill hospital. in an Ontario, Canada, A snake of unknown species, measuring six and one-half feet in length was silled recently by Chas. Dukes near Gilboa while cutting weeds along the Blanchard ’iver on the O, J. Hindall farm. Mrs. E. L. Watkins of Leipsic is convalescing following an operation at Lima Memorial hospital. The Beaverdam fire association is making plans for the annual carnival August 20 and 21. Pandora Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lehman are parents of a daughter bom at Bluff ton hospital, Saturday. Vernon McClintock is new Chevrolet. Alvin visiting G. Stover of Wednesday sister, Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Wilmer Columbus were over night guests of his Hiram Krohn and family. On Thurs day the group attended a meeting at Holgate and were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Snavely. owner of a Dayton, is Malinda. Neiswander of his sister, Miss Samuel Williams and son II have been removed from Mrs. Samuel Bluffton Hospital to the home of her mother, Mrs. Lena Basinger. Mrs. J. G. Reese and Miss Har riet Krohn are visiting in the Dr. Waldo C. Suter home at Waterville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Suter returned from a fishing trip to Indian River, Mich. Wilbert Zuercher and Lou Lehman are driving new Oldsmobiles. LEGAL NOTICE Peter J. Groo, Whose last known place of residence was 4712 South West Second Ter race, Miami, Florida, is hereby notified that Vivian A. Groo, has filed her ]«etition attaint him for iermanent alimony, costs, and other equitable relief in |aw and equity, on the grounds of gross nieglect of duty, in Cane No. 38371 of the Common Pleas Court of Allen County. Ohio,/ and that said cause will be for hearing on orf abou'e six weeks from the date of the first Publication of this notice. Frances W. Durbii. Attorney for Plaintiff Suite 301, Dominion Bldg., Lima. Ohio 21 NOTICE OF DRAWING OF JURIES In compliance General that on at 9:00 will be 'ith Section 11419-23 of the Code of Ohio, notice is hereby given the 23rd pay of August. A. D., 1948. o'clock A. M., petit and grand jury dra.wU September 1948 term or vourt oi or •non Ohio. hall v’sHhl UiC iwingf No. 1. Courc I ou Be, Allen Com Pleas of Allen County. be held in Court Room Lima, Ohio. Mannon J. P. Holmes ury Commissioner* by: H. Bu viu ft lly J. Bowman fioner Commi x*ptlty| Jury ray. Radio and'Electric Appliance Repairing ?te supplies for Coni pl House Wiring Lighting Fixtures Radio Fishinig Tackle. I Appliances All at Money-saving Prices. Carl Mumma 122 North Main A Marvelous Gift for the T). Club paint it with ■•V'4 if 5 scientific rr he unusual ice ... and y home owr The new gives it the appearance desired by The sparkling BPS HOUSE than ever before. THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 1948 Palestine Lecturer Here with Sound Motion Picture: “The Holy Land Passing Parade” presented by Rev. Walter Field, English Missionary to Palestine for the past 12 years. AT THE St. John Mennonite Church PANDORA, OHIO Sunday, August 15, 1948 7:30 P. M. hammercraft waterless cookware o°'er‘C^i*’1 ly ___ s W a I termire’s Your Friendly Store 93,-3o ON YOUR STREET PERFORMANCE GUARANTY cr MORE THAN AN ORDINARY PAINT IT PROTECTS MUCH LONGER method of making BPS HOUSE PAINT smooth, glossy finish ... the attractive the outstanding durability so much owners. of your house ... when painted with will make you more proud of your home Hardware PATTFUSON SAHGENL- MAKERS OF PAINT PRODUCT? FOR EVERY NEED CAPACITY-1500 LBS. 8-FT. SPM COVERAGE TMCTOMWCOmOUH) MATERIAL FLOW SP**™ f£r1"’'z6.\q &K£ JpY F€rT'UZER ....ruouT O. C. Hursey & Sons John Deere Sales’& Sendee VANCE STREET BLUFFTON Open Saturday Night o clOOM