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THURSDAY, DEC. 9 The House of Perfect Sound in XMAS CANDY 1948 AMBULANCE PHONE 160-W THE TIME SAVING OF TEN OR FIFTEEN MINUTES is sometimes as important as life itself. AMBULANCE SERVICE should be IMMEDIATE SERVICE, and in this field, it means BASINGER SERVICE. SIXTY SECONDS AFTER WE ARE CALLED, OUR AMBUL ANCE IS ROLLING OUT THE DOOR. BASINGER FUNERAL HOME BLUFFTON, OHIO CARMA THEATRE THURSDAY I— FRIDAY SATURDAY To The Ends of The Earth with DICK POWELL SIGNE HASSO SUNDAY MONDAY JANEff.MAN-LEWAYRES WARNER 11ROS’« ■fei.'l’r .-J, new dramatic achievement "Join}n|Belinda”e charlesbIcKFORD iC/MU°iuEcnmBirorA i r'00^/1’n wwiwmcw ims..«.,w JEAN NEGULESCO JERRY WALD (XNr Hwrn ft, Hwr, Wactttn h, MM SHllO* TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Her Husband’s Affairs with LUCILLE BALL FRANCHOT TONE SPECIAL PRICES TO CHURCHES AND LODGES BLUFFTON’S FINESE SELECTION OF GOOD TREES Paper Shell PECANS SWEET FRESH TREE FLORIDA CIDER HOLLY HOLDERS ORANGES EVELYN nftDMCn S. MAIN STREET CORNER MARGES BENTLEY ROAD Almost Time To Settle Up! Choice XMAS TREES Balsam Spruce Scotch Pine See Our Fine Selection 3 ft. to 10 ft. ENGLISH WALNUTS POP CORN Uncl And after January 1st want what is due on your tax, no more and no less. It’s expensive for you to o deduction I Sam will 8 income erlook a A checking account gives you\a com plete record of expense. If you used this businesslike way to bills, make it a point to do so another week goes by. aven’t your efore i Check on the friendly The Citizens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE BLUFFTON NEWS c. A. BIERY, Editor Published weekly at Bluffton, Ohio, by th^Bluffton News Publishing and Printing Co. Subscription rates: Year, $2.50 six months, $1.50 anywhere in U. S. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Bluffton, Ohio, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. John Everett visited Sunday with Mrs. Lydia Badertscher. Don’t miss it—the advertisement of our ladies shoe sale announced in this issue. W. H. Gratz store. Silas H. Diller and Mrs. W. O. Geiger visited Paul H. Diller and daughter Regina Lee at Piqua, Sun day. Mrs. Frank Zuercher, Romanus, Marjorie, Helen and Edith Zuercher visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Morris Morton in Muncie, Ind. See me for memorials of all kinds. Samuel Bixel, 409 S. Main St., Bluff ton. Phone 429-W. Representing the Lima Marble & Granite Co. tf Mr. and Mrs. John Nessler of Findlay spent Sunday with Mrs. Eliza Spangler and Mr. and Mrs. Garster. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deppler of South Main street spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Srrjith in Lima. Mr. and Mrs. wood, Ind., spe home of his pa Edgar Root. Bluffton College Home Econ club is making assorted The omics Christmas candies for delivery Sat urday. Hall. Telephone orders to Lincoln THE BLUFFTON |NEWS. BLUFFTON, OHIO Donald Root of Ell y at the and Mrs. ents, Mr. ios. Kc the hn Mr. and Mrs. guests Sunday and Mrs. A. Napoleon. Share-A-Talent Club The Share-A-Talent club at the home of Mildred Wednesday night, Dec. 15. w Canaries, the ideal Christmas hold it until mas. Mrs. W. H. Gratz, Lawn Ave., Bluffton. Phone 110 Mrs. Ella McHenry of North Main street and Mrs. Blanche Roberts of Col. Grove spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans and family of Hicksville. I. have a nice line of Christmas cards and wrappings also imported napkins and address books, ideal for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Alma Griffith, 124 S. Lawn Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Long and Mr. and Mrs. John Garlinger spent Sun day in Lima with Mrs. Gertrude Long Dome. and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Spring Detroit .Ralph Stearns of has returned from she visited her father, A. B. Mrs street where Castanien, a patient in a hospital in that city and stopped at the Castan ien home in Toledo. Basinger ambulance removals Mrs. Nell Moffitt from Benton Ridge to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Schaublin, Bluffton Mrs. Edgar Hauenstein from her home on South Jackson street to Bluffton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Reno Baumgartner and family and Miss Dorothy Sut ter of Pandora motored to Akron over the week end to visit Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tenny and daughter, Mrs. Fred Grizor and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith and family, uncle and aunt of Mrs. Baumgai-tner. Artificial Christmas flowers and holly for window and door decora tions can be purchased at the Floret Gift\Shop. Don’t be the last minute and be disappointed. Shop person early, ment. 402-T. Open evenings by appoint Mrs. E. J. Wahlie, phone and Mrs. Robert Kahler of Mr. Lima, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spalling er and two sons Dennis and Gary, Mr. »and Mrs. Chancey Spallinger and son Donnie of LaFayette, Miss JeaneUe Clark of Columbus Grove Wer£ Sunday dinner guests In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lentz and daughter Phyllis of Rockport. Prices lower—big special on candy and nuts for Christmas shoppers. Bon bons in fancy holiday boxes, Hershey’s dipping chocolate, also fresh shipments of this year’s crop of dates, assorted nuts and a va riety of fruits. Special prices to bus drivers, Sunday schools and others buying in quantities. Come here and get your money’s worth. Hankish Fruit store. Mrs. Adam Bixler Rites In Pandora Mrs. Adam Bixler, 80, of Pan dora, died early Monday morning at her home following an illness of two and one-half weeks. Funeral services were held Wed nesday afternoon in the Pandora Missionary church, of which she had been a member for 44 years. In ad dition to her husband, she is sur vived by two sons, two sisters and a brother. In College Choir Marshall Rustic Neighbors Rustic Neighbors Farm council will meet Thursday __ 6:30 for a covered dish supper and gift exchange. Bureau night at First Mennonite Society The First Mennonite W. __ will meet at the church, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. A program “Christmas Lights the World” will be presented by society members. M. S. Church of Christ Women Women of the Church of Christ will meet with Mrs. Byron Manges, Thursday night at 7:30 for program in charge of Mrs. Gwendolyn Patter son and gift exchange. A collection will be taken for the Cleveland Children’s home. Altar & Rosary Society Altar & Rosary society of St. Mary’s church will hold election of officers at the home of Mrs. Harry Turner, Thursday night at 8 o’clock. Richland Grange Richland Grange meeting Tuesday night. The program: call—men: some incident of young days women: my fav Christmas dish stunt, “Diffi Opinions” reading, Mrs. Gn musical contest talk “The Fan Future,” Henry Huber. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Harley Marc nounce the approaching of their daughter, Phyllis ift. ist S. w. 34 Mrs. A. C. Yaussey of Buc Ebenezer Mennonite church, December 19 at 2 ird Lande?, pastor, an open church ce afternoon Rev. How ficiate in next Roll my Women Aid & Missionary societies theran church will hold ar eeting at the Walnut Grill Lutheran Ladie of the all day Thursdi collected and members are asked to bring clean white cloths from old sheets, etc., for the cancer center. Lt Entertains Relief Workers Miss Marceille Steiner entertained at dinner, Sunday, fourteen fellow workers from Bluffton and Goshen colleges who were engaged in relief work in Germany the past summer. Entertain for Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cribley of Ada entertained at a basket dinner and shower, Sunday, honoring Mr. and Mrs .Allen Scoles, recently mar ried. Many lovely gifts were received and ice cream and cake in the afternoon. Surprise Shower A surprise bridal shower, honoring Mrs. Allen Scoles, the former Anna Louise Montgomery, was given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Montgomery by Miss Jean Ann Klingler and Mrs. James Steiner. Games and contests were enjoyed and many lovely gifts were received by the bride. Present were: Misses Doris Jean Roether, Donna Hartman, Bonnie Burkholder, Marilyn Flick, Dorothy Bowersox, Betty Lou Green, Virginia Klingler, Mary Jane Marquart, Nor ma Montgomery, Carol Montgomery, Joan Elzay, Janet Steiner, Mae Reiter, Joan Breck, Mary William son. i+ to.iod Mesdames Kenneth Reichenbach, Leland Badertscher, Geneva Trask, Gilbert Montgomery and Wright Klingler. Regrets were sent by Misses Dorothy Klingler and Doro thy Welty. Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs. Robert Young, a recent bride, a shower was given at 125 Lake Ave., Thursday night. Hostesses were Mrs. Mary Lou Cook son, Mrs. Margaret Core, Mrs. Joyce Hauenstein and Mrs. Janet Matter. were Mesdames Louise Present Hankish, Mary Marriett, Triplehom, Elsie Basinger, Betty Marriott, Helen Aukerman, Lou Em ma Alstetter, Cleta Fruchey, Goldie Schoonover, Dorothy Young. WANT-ADS Beef sold toy the quarter also pork half or wjiole for your locker or home freezer. A to Z Market- tf Lionel frains. Waltermire’s. Geiger & Diller is your Ball-Band footwear store. tf $50.00 (s the price I will pay for a^l856 li S. Flying Eagle cent. $5.00 for 1877,. 1909-S Indian cents $2.00 for 1871, 1872 Indian cents. $5.00 for 1909Svdb and $1.00 for 1914-D Lin coln cent®. $3.00 for 1885 and $1.00 for 1886 Liberty nickels. Coins must be in nice condition. Top 1948 prices paid for all U. S. coins wanted. Robert Benroth, 612 S. Main Street, Phone 342-Y. tf Iridite steel combination storm windows with bronze screens electro zinc coated, chemically treated with indite, finished fescote baked on at 350° F. Sales representative: James Balmer, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, Ohio. Phone 309-Y. Also aluminum and Thermoseal windows and doors. tf Lincoln I logs. Waltermire’s. Shoes repaired. Bring them in and have Shirley Nonnamaker fix them for you. All work guaranteed. Mur ray Upholstering shop, Thurman St. Bluffton phone. Furniture repairing and upholster ing of all kinds. Make your old furnishings look like new at a worth while saving. Estimates without obilgation. Murray Upholstering hop, .f Mr Thurman St., Bluffton phone. il gift! Silex coffeemaker at The •n s be The thankoffering w Legion Xmas Party A Christmas party for members of Bluffton Legion post, together with members of the Auxiliary and their families will he held at their hall next Tuesday night. A potluck sup per will be followed with a gift ex change and entertainment. aoseal all aluminum combina rm windows with self-storing im screen also wood windows and combination storm doors. James Balmer, sales rep., 1231,'3 S. Main, Bluffton. Phone 309-Y. Doll buggies. Wai termire’s. Buy your gloves by the dozen and save at Geiger & Diller. tf For sale—9 room modern house, 2 baths, double garage, automatic heat. Phone 166-R. 35 Wanted—To buy all kinds of good clear solid standing timber. Highest prices paid. We buy all kinds of good native timber. Phone Red 257 or write Company, to John Atha Lumber Ada, Ohio. 35 -Salesman to represent known company in sales Wanted- were served Mrs. Gilbert Mrs. Orren Present were Mr. and Montgomery, Mr. and Zimmerman and family, James Gal lant, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Badertsch er and son, Mr. and Mrs. James Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cribley and Mrs. Adeline, .GaJlajXt. Juanita Misses Doris Welch, Ruth Marriott, Ethel Stahley, Mary Schroll, Carolyn Matter, Peggy Young. Sending gifts were Mesdames Bluette Weinhold, Eileen Morton, Marie Stratton, Janice Umphress, Opal Sears, Virginia Augsburger, Minnie and Geraldine Steiner, Misses Betty Kramer, Doris Fisher, Wilma Neuenschwander, Sara Bracy. Wilberforce Tops Bluffton Beavers Wilberforce State college defeated Bluffton college basketball team by a score of 38 to 36 in a see-saw battle here Tuesday night with outcome in contest. The game Miss Wilma Augsburger, daugh field goal after a fielder by Russ the the doubt throughout last was decided in the when Fred Sheffy, Wil a few seconds berforce guard hit the basket for ter of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Augs Gratz of Bluffton had tied the score Wanted Wash! igs and ironings burger of near Bluffton will sing at 36-all. •’so unfi nished room for rent. with the John Brown University Wilberforce led 17 to 16 at the Add ress: Box B, Bluffton,News. choir of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, intermission. The Beavers outscored For sal —Boss kerosene 3-burner in a broadcast of Christmas carols the visitors in field goals, 14 to 12, ?tove. n iven all io small radio. Mrs to be heard over the Mutual Net but could make good only eight free Wi'b 'i Bigler farm. work, Sunday night at 9:30 o’clock, throws out of 18 tossr. while Wil Wanted —To do washings. Inquire central standard time. berforce made good 14 out of 17. 161 W St. hone 274-Y. nationally and service, sary as we train our men. Write Air-Way Branches, Inc., 211 Richard son Bldg., Toledo 4, Ohio. Experience not neces our men. Ch ?mistry se 35 Tricycles at Waitermire’s. For an Eagle-Picher certified sulation job with mineral wool sulation see James Balmer, sales rep., 123 S. Main St., Bluffton. Phone 309-Y. in in- Wanted—Woman to care for mother and infant about middle of February. No other children. Mrs. Walter Green, 729 S. Main St. 34 For sale or will trade on a farms— An 8-room semi-modem house in Beaverdam. Inquire at Swiss Inn. Phqne 650-T. tf For sale—New home in Arfington Completely modem, fully »insulated, hardwood floors, full basement, auto matic forced air gas furnace, 1 block from school, 1 block west of church. Telephone 155-R Arlington for ap pointment or see Harry Wilch. 35 Coaster wagons at Waitermire’s. For rent—Five furnished rooms, adultz only. Mrs. R. O. Coiner, Mt. Cory. 34 Electromaster ranges at Waiter mire’s. For sale—New Schwinn girls’ and boys’ bicycles algo used bicycles. Bluffton Bicycle shop, 139 N. Lawn Ave. tf Just arrived—Dormeyer mixers, Nesco roasters, Everhot roasters, Westinghouse grills and waffle Irons at Prosser’s. v f* Christmas trees at Waltermire’s. IT beats all how this new odoless Fina Foam cleans auto upholstery. Sidney’s Drug Shop. Will care for. children in my home, including s^all. bibies. Mrs. Lawrence Ro^a^gilgh/ comer of Rt. 103 and Co Mrs. line. Phone 591-R. 35 Christmas tree stands at Walter mire’s. Wanted—Cook and waitress. Out of town good salary and room if desired. Write: Box W, Bluffton News. Watch for truck load of Florida fruit and pecanfc the end of this week at Elmer Burkholder residence, 103 W. Elm St. Erector sets at Waltermire’s. For sale—Modern 6-room house also semi-moderi five room house. Mrs. H. W. Altfiaus, phone 453-W. F. Garretson, brpker. For sale—Corp fodder in shock. Mrs. S. E. Stoner, southwest of town. Carrom boards^ at Waltermire’s. For sale—Tablftop live Christina: trees, 1% ft. to 14 ft., $1.50 to $3. Jess Yoakam, phbne 523-T. ts at pl at Pi Wanted—TV rent 2-bedroom house anywhere in Bluffton. Write: Box D, Bluffton News, Bluffton, Ohio, tf Christ home. St. iS For sale—Genuine Jenny Lind bed, complete also tingle folding cot, reasonable. Mrs. Allan McCluer, Jefferson St. PHone 448-W. WaItermir For sabs—Gi‘ft vool winter dress size I o appr• Ci .’ Worn v fetw irriAR- Beav Wanted—To To exchange rental prop in Findlay with 2 bedrooms for property with at least 2 edrooms. Address 851 Morse St., Findlay, O., 35 e:rty Bluffton Doll houses at Waitermire’s. For sale—Variety now blooming. is gifts. See African ne for at my 17 Riley 36 Aldine Wiess, Jr. Prosser’s lay-away plan. A deposit holds any Use small Christ Wanted—All grades highest prices paid. 116 Riley St. Phone item until Toy phonographs. sale—Yellow hybrid popcorn, cleaned, ready to pop. on Follett farm. sale—Range qualified cook- shelled and Wm. .Amstutz For stove also heat stoves A-l condition, new grates E-Z Radiola large s‘ze a five room house. Th«S4 5 will be available about the middle of December and can be bought reasonably. Hiram P. 3 Is mi les northeast of Pandora phone 90-D. Baske•tballs. Waltermire’s. For s ale—Nice comb honey. E. P. Steiner, east of town Cal1 after 5:30 p. m. For fsale—1937 Ford 4-door sedan good nlotor and tires. Lee Welty, 3 Ml mil BlufftorI. es north and mile west of For sale—Governn toilet. Phone 528-Y. 1 Sec the Floret gift monne for the newest in Roseville potte •y for Christnlas gifts. Mrs. E. J. Wahhe. 102 Spring St. Phone 402-1. I Toy tool chests. Wiiltermi *c s. For sale—Six nice tjrrier uppics. Hiram M. Kohli. Artificial flowers at this 1 ime of year ai e essential when all e yes are focused on the home. Beautify it with potted plants, dish arrai\ire ment s or sprays to fit your needs. Mrs. E. J. Wahlie, 1( Spr ng St. Phone 402-T. Sleds at Waitermire ’s. For sale—Country borne 91’2 acre plot. Modern except furnace 2 miles southeast of Pandora. J. Frederick Hoffer. For sale or exchange—Doulle iron bed for single iron beeI or $25 cash. Mrs. Noah Zuercher. 517 S Main street. Phone 153-Y Electric clocks at Waltermire’s. For sale—Schick colonial electric razor, good as new, $10. Merlin ZuerchtJr, 517 S. Main. Phone 153-Y. For sale—Stromberg model radio, 6 tubes, case. Reasonable. 135 Call before 4 p. m. A complete Phonograph Carlson table ivory plastic Thurman St. For sale—Good second hand bath tub. 158 N. Jackson St. 35 Pop-up toasters at Waitermire’s. Found—Black cocker spaniel dog. Owner can claim by calling at 107 for E. Kibler St., and paying adver#scment. For rent—Housekeeping rdbm, working couple preferred. 834 Cherry St. Phone 458-R. Electric roasters. Waltermire’s. For sale—Child’s chifforobe, 4 drawers, roomy, wardrobe compart ment. Hanger rod, light wood finish. Phone 465-W. For sale—Small size baby bed, full end panels, size 21 by 32 by 34 inches. Phone 465-W. Remington shavers. Waltermire’s. For sale—Montgomery Ward parlor furnace coal stove. Phone 575-Y. For sale—36 Ford tudor “85,” good condition, good tires. See it at Gossard’s service, 2A& miles north on Dixie. Waffle irons. Waltermire’s. For sale—6 room house with lot and outbuilding located in Beaver dam on Prospect street. Mrs. Roger Gossard, 153 N. Mound street, Bluff ton. For sale—1937 Ford tudor, new motor and battery. Hauenstein’s Bakery, Bluffton. For sale—40 AAA Leghorn pul lets also 7 AAA White Rock pul lets. Waldo Wilkins, 4 Mi miles southeast of Bluffton. Bluffton phone. Eureka sweepers. Waltermire’s. For sale—1942 Studebaker Com mander, new motor, has 13,000 miles, new tires and battery also new Mosburg $22. J. street. rifle, bolt A. Diller, action 15 shot, 129 N. Jackson sweepers. Waitermire’s. room with couple. 316 Lewyt For rent—Sleeping kitchen privileges to Cherry street. the quarter. For sale—Beef by Wm. Burkholder north of town on Dixie. ABC washers. Waltermire’s. For sale—25 sacks of cement good for foundation at half price. Ray mond Moser, phone 544-T. Crosley Shelvadprs at Walter mire’s. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thapnk all those who assisted at the time of a fire at our home last Friday neighbors and the Bluffton partment for their prompt and efficient work. especially the fire de response Watkins Mr. and Mrs. John SERVICEMAN’S ADDRESS Robert D. Lee SKSA 5714569 SK School SI2-1, N. S. C. S., BayoYfhe, N. J. PAGE FIVE Collection of Paper & Clean Rags Saturday, Dec. 11 Bluffton High School Senior Class CUSTOM BUTCHERING Opening Our 15th Season ALBERT BADERTSCHER E. College Ave. & Geiger St. Bluffton phone 245-T For Christmas hay a ger, of lo A. 334-Y Waitermire’s. GIVE A JFkllTLI ztNIIrl RADIO The Style Leader Every Zenith Radio is outstanding in Value, in tone, in performance. selection 1n Radio and Table Models. Brauen Radio Service Potted Xmas Trees $2.90 and up Skip's Nursery 5 miles west of Gratz Crossing Phone: Cairo 3517 MASSEY-HARRIS SALES AND SERVICE TRACTORS COMBINES IMPLEMENTS GENUINE MASSEY-HARRIS PARTS MH FARM BLUFFTON EQUIPMENT CO. E. F. Schmidt, Prop. Hassey-Harris Sales & Service 105 E. Elm Street Bluffton phone 260-W Open Saturday Evenings may gtv* katk to things yav A small, powerful, light weight Hearing Aid that will bring to the Hard of Hearing a whole new life of enjoyment. Hearing Aid Batteries and Supplies in stock. Phone 467-W for appointment. Mrs. W. ti. Cratz 130 S. Lawn Ave., Bluffton, Ohio Checked In CHECKING will facilitate identification but, remem ber, furs land jewelry too may be “checked out" by a thief. Ev«p at home, they may not be safe from Fire Double-check the protec tion of your valuables! Aide this Hartford agency about the Jeweliy-Fur Floater Policy. Lauu uwu, Phone: 295-W 113 */i S. Main Street Bluffton