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News-Journal from Mansfield, Ohio • 13

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THE MANSFIELD NEWS LOCAL GENERAL SECOND SECTION MANSFIELD, OHIO SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1932 Progress made on county, state road jobs during last week GIRL OUTSTANDING PRESENT MADISON CLASS PLAY EDUCATOR SEES GOOD WEATHER I 1 V4 HISTORY SOCIETY HEARS TALKS ON RELICMUSEUM Curator Tells Of Collection In Wyandot County SON OF EXPLORER TALKS AT BANQUET Robert E. Teary Jr. Addresses Galion Foremen's Club Special To Thf News GALION, April 23 Robert Edwin Peary son of the famous arctic explorer, Robert Edwin Peary, was the speaker Friday night when members of the Foremen's club of the Galion Iron Works and their wives enjoyed a banquet in the social rooms of the U. B. church.

Dinner was served to 90 guests by women of the church. Peary presented an illustrated lecture on incidents of his trip to the north pole in 1926. The Reformed church orchestra furnished music. mm 11 ASHLAND GROUP STUDIESJUSSIA Faculty Women's Club Hears Papers On Country Special To The News ASHLAND, April 23 Mrs. Catherine Cole Steele, head of the expression department at Ashland college, entertained members of tha Faculty Women's club Thursday afternoon, when 25 of the 30 members were present for a study of Russia.

Music, literary and dramatio numbers rtflected Russia. A paper, "Russian Folk Songs," was presented by Miss Christine Witter; "Russian Peasant Women," Mrs. L. Eowsher; "Russian Business Women," Mrs. E.

G. Mason. A piano selection by Mrs. M. A.

Stuck-ey was "Capericcio" by Dohnanyl and a vocal number by Miss La-verda Fuller was "The Volga Boatman." The conclusion of the program was a dramatic impersonation of women reviewed at various times during the year, the Impersonations being given by members who had spoken on their characters. A famous woman of Ohio was portrayed by Miss Beulah Woods; Indian, Mrs. A. L. DeLozier; Mary the Holy Mother, Mrs.

A. J. Mc-Clain; Woman of Shakespeara plays, Miss Thelma Slack; Roman matron, Mrs. Fred Schmuck; Russian peasant, Mrs. Bowsher.

During the business session, a committee on 1932-33 programs was appointed, Including Mrs. McClaln, Miss Norma Hurdle, Miss Slack, Miss Fuller and Mrs. DeLozier. Plans were completed for a reception May 19 at the home of Mrs. Mason, honoring feminine members of the senior class at Ashland Photos by Kraft.

The 15 students of the senior class of Madison township high school shown in the accompanying photo will take part In the class play Tuesday nlfht. They are, left to right, top row: Mary Kohler, Laverne Thrush, Evelyn Long, James Manon and Helen Ross; middle row, Arlcne Fike, Irvln Ohl, Gerald Garrett, Earl Reichert and Mary Armentrout; bottom row, Leona Matteson, Robert Selby, llo Moser, Wendell Case and Winifred Black. STATEMENTS ON TAXESTOGOOUT Official Seeks To Lessen Large Deficit In Collections Special To The News BUCYRUS, April 23 Within the next few days, County Treasurer L. F. Waldabucr will send out hundreds of personal property delinquent statements in an effort to collect taxes that in many Instances have been due for years, some of them as many as 10.

This extra effort is to be made in an attempt to increase the amount paid in during the last few weeks, which fell short many thousands of dollars. It was estimated this morning by County Auditor C. C. Metzger that the collection of personal property tax for the February-March period will amount to about $60,000. A previous estimate placed the amount at $56,000, but several heavy payments were received In the mails the day after the time limit expired, although mailed be fore midnight April 20.

SUIT ENTERED ON INSURANCE CLAIM Bucyrus Man Seeks Payment On Fire Policy Special To The News BUCYRUS, April 23 R. P. Siples asks judgment of $1,800 with interest and costs against the American Insurance Co. of Newark, N. In an action filed Friday in common pleas court.

Siples declares he bought an Insurance policy in the defendant company guaranteeing him against loss by fire and other causes, on a truck owned by him on April 11, 1930, the date he says he paid for the policy. On April 10, 1931, the truck was destroyed by fire, according to the petition, and Siples says that although he furnished the insurance company with the necessary proof within the specified time, that payment has not yet been made. Willard Paul Blschoff, 7-year-old son of Leo Blschoff, was taken to Municipal hospital Tuesday for an X-ray and medical treatment for injuries received while at play. His condition is not serious and he was discharged from the hospital after his treatment. Joseph Lehman of Plymouth was admitted to the hospital Tuesday for injuries to his hand, which was caught between presses at the Pioneer Ruber Co.

His condition was not serious and he was able to go home after treatment. Mrs. Joe Lamber was hostess to her bridge club at her home on Clark street Tuesday night. There were' two tables In play, prizes going to Mrs. Eulalie Layer and Mrs.

Joe Martinac. Mrs. J. E. Blenke was a guest.

Charles Stone visited his mother in Kcyser, W. from Sunday until Tuesday night. T. C. Smith was called to the home of his sister In Akron Tuesday.

She died later In the evening. TIFFIN PLANT BOOMS TIFFIN, April 23 Output of the Tiffin plant of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing was Increased 20 per cent following an advance In orders, It was announced by George Brain, manager. Preparations for still greater increases in the local plant are under way. About 100 additional men will be employed. PLUS" Is the title J- of the three act mystery play to be presented by the seniors of Madison township high school.

The production will be staged in the auditorium of the school, Tuesday at 8 p. m. It will be given under the direction of Miss Evelyn Cline, dramatic instructor and teacher. The story centers on the attempts to kill Judge Kelcy, portrayed by Laverne Thrush, at a party at which Philip Channing, played by Earl Relchert, is a Shelby Misses Charlotte Kuhn and Martha Bloomfield were guests when Miss Pauline Snyder enter tained members of the Vendredi club Friday evening at her home on Wentz avenue. Two tables of bridge progressed during the even Ing with Bcore prizes going to Misses Ethel Sweet, Carrie Ore- wller and Martha Bloomfield.

A luncheon was served at the close of the card play. Miss Mary Coover will entertain the club In two weeks at her home on East Main street. Donald Wentz, student at Wit tenberg college, Springfield, is spending the week-end in this city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wentz of North Broadway.

Mrs. Mary E. Lake will return today from Shiloh where she has spent the last week visiting Mrs. Cloyd Strone. Mrs.

Robert Shreffler entertain ed members of the Shelby Ninety- Seven club Friday afternoon at her home on West Main street. The following program was enjoyed by the 12 members present: discussion of the topic "Stamps," Miss Elsie Koupal; book review, "Back Street," Mrs. John Klrkpatrick, and book review, "My Story" by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Mrs. Robert Shreffler. The next meeting will be held In two weeks, the place to be announced later.

Miss Emma Henwood and Robert McGugin of Gambler, will spend the day in this city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ross Purdy of East Main street. Tom Kelser Is moving from 16 Third street to 37 Park avenue. Over 50 members and guests of the Bethany class of the First Presbyterian church were present at an April tea Friday afternoon in the church basement.

The color motif of yellow and blue was carried out in the decoration of the table containing the service. The table was centered with a large bouquet of spring flowers. Mrs. Boyd Smith and Mrs. C.

S. Wat- ters each sang vocal solos as a part of the afternoon program. A short playlet was presented bv Mrs. Howard Ellery and Mrs. C.

H. Wood. A piano duet by Jane and Janls Rosenberry was featured during the program. Following the entertainment the guests en- oyed sewing and a social time. during which tea was served.

Mrs. L. L. White, Mrs. H.

V. Tiffany, Mrs. Roy Van Wagner, Mrs. H. C.

Munchausen and Mrs. Fred Anderson were hostesses. guest. How Channing is suspected of the attempt and his subsequent efforts to clear himself form the plot of the story. Students taking part in the play are: James Mahon, Winifred Black, Evelyn Long, Laverne Thrush, Helen Ross, Earl Relchert, Robert Selby, llo Moser, Mary Armentrout, Irvin Ohl, Leona Matteson, Gerald Garrett and Mary Kohler.

Arlene Fike will be prompter and Wendell Case, will be In charge of stage and effects. Plymouth Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pugh and son, Norman, of Shelby, sptnt Thursday evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Clem Hills of west Broadway. Rev. and Mrs. J. W.

Miller attended a meeting of Wooster Presbytery Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph Hickman of Cleveland was a business visitor in Plymouth Monday morning. D. E.

Blosser left Wednesday eve-nlng-on a business trip to Muncie, Ind. The rt'gular cottage prayer meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Clara Seiler, Sandusky street. A. L.

Milliron, superintendent of the Nazare'ne Sunday school, will be the leader. A number of Plymouth women accepted the invitation of Mrs. Abe Bachrach of Willard to attend a one o'clock luncheon given Wednesday In the dining room of the Baltimore and Ohio restaurant and to enjoy an afternoon of bridge at her home. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Bachrach were Mesrlames Edith Kappenberg, C.

S. Walker, Mary Fate, Karl Webber, Sam Bachrach, John Fleming H. J. Smith, John Root, P. H.

Root, Charles Miller, Alex Bachrach and daughter, Caroline. Miss Ruby Nel son Misses Kathryn and Elizabeth Weber, all of Plymouth and Mrs. Koons, Mrs. R. Hoffman and Mrs.

Glick of Willard. Prizes we're awarded to Miss Kathryn Weber, first, and Mrs. Charles Miller, sec ond. Mrs. D.

E. Blosser spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Mansfield with her mother, Mrs. S. A. Fisher.

Tues day she entertained members of the Real Folks club at her mother's home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wheeler of De troit, were guests of the lat-ter's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. V. W. Robinson, Tuesday afternoon. A stereoptican service will be held Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church at which slides will be presented under the title, "Sun rise Kingdom," presenting present conditions in China.

SEEKS DIVORCE BUCYRUS, April 23 Marie Koppe, Galion, has filed an action in common pleas court in which she asks a divorce from Paul Koppe, whom she says she married in Ashland, Kentucky, July 22, 1927. Impo-tency is charged. They separated on March 29, this year according to the petition. In addition to di vorce, Mrs. Koppe asks for the res toration of her former name of Marie Myers.

AMONG GRADUATES Granddaughter Of Ashland Woman Made Valedictorian Special To The News ASHLAND, April 23 Mrs. Lavina Garber of Orange road has received announcement that her granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Carpenter, of South Bend, has been named valedictorian of the June graduating class of that city. There are 350 enrolled in the class. Miss Carpenter is the daughter of Glenn and Essie Garber Carpenter, both graduates of Ashland college. She is the niece of Mrs.

J. M. Plank of Orange road and Mrs. Pauline Senseman of East Main street. Crestline Order Of Eastern Star Closes Program Special To The News CRESTLINE, April 23 The last meeting of the season for members of the Eastern Star chapter was held Thursday afternoon in Shop Craft hall.

Mrs. HI Davis, the president, presided at the business meeting. A spelling contest was a pleasing feature of the afternoon, and Miss Mary Patterson was awarded the prize. A delicious covered dish dinner was served with Mrs. B.

J. Pry as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Edward Gresmer, Mrs. Edgar Deems, Mrs. Edward Troy and Mrs.

L. C. Wentz. Cards were enjoyed following the dinner. BENEFIT SOCIAL SCHEDULED TUESDAY CRESTLINE, April 23 A benefit card social will be given by the Woman's Aid society of the Pennsylvania Shop Craft association in Shop Craft hall Tuesday evening, April 26.

The committee in charge consists of Mrs. W. A. Scott, chairman, Mrs. Hi Davis, Mrs.

Levi Perrott, Mrs. C. E. Iman, Mrs. C.

E. Ulloms, Mrs. M. E. Rice, Mrs.

E. E. Snyder and Mrs. D. F.

-N. CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. BAILEY CRESTLINE. April 23-Mrs. H.

L. Bailey entertained the F. and N. club at her home on Arnold avenue Thursday evening. Bunco was the diversion for the evening, and three tables were filled for the games.

Mrs. Ervin Eckert received high score prize and Mrs. Bert Volk was consoled. Lunch was served by the hostess. assisted by her daughter, Clara, and Miss Harriett Seyfors.

AVON'DALES HOLD HAMBURG FRY CRESTLINE, April 23 A ham- bury fry was enjoyed by members of the Avondale club and one guest. Mrs. Harold Gall, at the home of Mrs. Roy Paynter on South Seltzer street Thursday evening. Following tne meal, the evening was spent playing bridge.

Miss Emma Minich Invited the members to hold their next meeting at her home on East Main street May 5. EVENING BRIDGE CLUB LOSES ITS SEASON CRESTLINE, April 23 Mis. W. A. Scott, assisted by Mrs.

W. E. Lyman, Mrs. L. E.

Goard, Mrs. Roy Bradshaw and Mrs. Anna Schick, entertained members of the evening Bridge club and three guests, Mrs. Carl Leslie and Mrs. John Beck of Crestline and Mrs.

Walter Miller of Youngstown, at her home on Seltzer street Thursday evening. Four tables were filled for the games, and first and second prizes were awarded Mrs. L. E. Goard and Miss Rojenna Smith.

Lunch was served at the card tables by the hostess. This was the last meeting of the season. MRS. BERT OGLE'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED CRESTLINE, April 23 The birthday anniversary of Mrs. Bert Ogle was observed Wednesday evening when her sister, Miss Kathryn Mayer, entertained a number of friends In her honor.

Four tables were filled for bridge. Mrs. James Flynn received the high score prize and Mrs. Leo Weaver was consoled. Lunch was served at the card tables, which were centered with vases of jonquils.

A color scheme of yellow was carried out. Out-of-door guests Included Mrs. E. R. Harris of Cleveland, Mrs.

Leo Weaver of Lewisburg, and Miss Lucy Strain of Mansfield. SANDUSKY TOWNSHIP CLUB HOLDS MEETING CRESTLINE, April 23 The monthly meeting of the Sandusky Township community club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ronald Dagan southwest of Crestline. Mrs. C.

Flowers, the president, presided and 23 members and three guests, Mrs. O. J. Violet, Mrs. James Hanlon and Miss Irene Voe-gele were present.

Readings were given by Mrs. Peter Gelsenliter, Mrs. Roy Lohr, Mrs. Dale Harding and Mrs. Wlliam Keller.

In a contest introduced by Mrs. Charles Kurtzman, Mrs. O. J. Violet and Mrs.

Lewis Rinehart received prizes. In another contest in charge of Mrs. Harold Taylor, Mrs. Lewis Rinehart was the prize winner. Luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.

Hanlow and Mrs. Harding. Mrs. Joseph Brown invited the members to her home near Crestline for the next meeting May 19. MINISTER SPEAKS AT CHURCH SUPPER CRESTLINE, April 23-The regular "Church Nite" supper for the congregation of the Methodist church was held In the social room of the church Thursday evening.

Following the supper, served at a prettily-appointed table, Rev. J. D. Green, pastor of the Reformed church at Bucyrus, gave a talk on "Church and Citizenship." FINDS WORKMEN GAINING GROUND County To Sell Initial Batch Of Secondary Projects May 7 Favorable, weather conditions of the past few days has resulted In much progress on state and county highway construction, a survey of several state and county projects revealed Saturday. Sewer work has been completed on Mansfield avenue in Shelby, which road is being paved by the Mansfield Asphalt Paving Is was announced Saturday.

A steam shovel will go on the job Monday, and it is planned to close the road to traffic Wednesday for about two weeks. The detour will be a short one. Bridge Nearly Finished The Wertz Co. of Cleveland has completed its construction of a Odge on Ohlo-U. S.

Route 30 south the east edge of Gallon. The state highway maintenance depart ment now is working on the approaches to the bridge on either side. As soon as. the state has com pleted the work on the approaches, the Mansfield Asphalt Paving Co. will surface the bridge and ap proaches.

This work will be ac complished during the early part of May. As soon as this work Is finished, near the middle of May, the bridge will be opened to traffic, and the detour eliminated. The Purdy Construction Co. has completed the chief structural work on the bridge over Rocky Fork on the Ashland road. The railings have not been constructed.

As soon as the railings are built the Mansfield Asphalt Paving Co. will begin surfacing work. This bridge will be opened for use on or about May 15. Progress In Bridge Work Progress also has been made on the construction of the bridge over Rocky Fork creek on the Wooster road. This work is in charge of Fred Herring, contractor.

Engineer A. L. Allen said Saturday that grading, culvert work and pipe laying has been proceeding swiftly during recent works, In anticipating of new county seconary xoad construction. May 7 has been set as the date for the first sale of county secondary road projects when seven projects will be sold. The county plans construction ffring 1932 of approximately 53 miles of new highway.

Most of the new roads will be of traffic bound gravel, and a few of crushed stone construction. County commissioners Saturday still were checking bids received for the mowing of weeds on the roads of the county's 18 townships. These awards will be made within a few days, and the improvement will begin almost immediately. INSPECTOR PICKED TO PASS ON LOANS Marion Man To Officiate In Bu-cynis Territory Special To The New BUCYRUS, April 23 Through an inspectorship shakeup, James A. Deal of Marion is assigned to this district to handle federal farm loans under provisions of an act of congress passed a few weeks ago and designed to aid farmers in the purchase of seed and fertilizer for this year's crop.

County Agent J. E. Bradfute stated Friday morning that about a dozen Crawford county farmers have made application for loans. George H. Beck, cashier of The Farmers Citizens bank of Crestline is chairman of the Crawford county committee.

Blooming grove number of people from this Trinity attended a community mteting at West Point Tuesday night. The Bloominggrove orchestra played several selections. Mrs. Elizabeth Pearson is spending several days with her granddaughter, Mrs. James Hanlon.

Mrs. James Hanlon was a guest when the community club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Ronald Dagen Thursday afternoon. Dr. G.

T. Harding of Worthlng-ton visited at the Harding farms Wednesday. Mrs. R. R.

Ehrhart was a visitor of Mrs. Fred Long of Galion Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B.

I. Daugherty and children of Columbus spent Friday and Saturday with his sister, Mrs. R. R. Ehrhart.

Mrs. Amanda Horn of Mansfield and daughter, Mrs. E. E. Quirk, of Windsor, were guests 6t Mrs.

Ben Stone Wednesday and Thursday. Mn. Herman Derfler and Mrs. Bertha Taylor were visitors of Mrs. Sadie Caldwell Thursday.

Andy Hirth of Weston is visiting at the Martin Hirth home. Miss Elesta Heinlcn of Bucyrus and Red Christman of Galion spent Wednesday evening with R. R. Ehrhart and family. A number of the Advantist women gathered at the Klady home Wednesday evening.

A number of relatives and friends pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stone at their home Thursday evening. The occasion was their 15 wedding anniversary. The aning was spent playing games, dainty lunch was served at the close of the evening.

Those present were Mrs. Klttie Stone, daughters, Hazel and Ethel, and sons, Fred and Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Rus-sel Newman and children of Crestline, Mrs. Glenn Stone and daughter, Elaine, of near LeesviUe, Grant Lamont of Pennsylvania, Miss Helen Morrison of Shelby and Miss Helen Stevens, THE TEACHER AS GUILDOF CHILD Charges Pedagogues With Fitting Pupils For Reconstruction Special To The News ASHLAND, April 23 Declaring it Is the duty of teachers to pre pare the rising generation for reconstruction of civilization, Dr.

II. Bode of the college of education at Ohio State university avers can be done if they conserve the values of the past and apply modification of modern psychology. Bode', one of Ohio's outstanding educators, addressed the Ashland City Teachers' association at Mc Dowell auditorium Thursday night after a musical prelude by Miss Margaret Ralston, pianist; Robert Topper, xylophonist, and Miss Hel en Green, violinist. E. L.

Pross. president of the teachers' associa tion, was in charge. Mimics Psychologists The address was an Informal dis. cusslon of the varying tenets of modern psychologists. He quoted from Thorndyke' and Watson and by illustrations of a humorous na ture, showed the weaknesses of varying theories.

He is an exponent of modification between the theory that heredity or reflexes entirely govern the future of the pupil and the theory that en vironment, training or habit form ing is the all-important factor In the final analysis. Urges New Practice In order that the pupil may qualify to assume responsibilities thrust upon him in the political, economic, educational and religious turmoil of the modern maelstrom of chang ing attitudes, the speaker urged teachers to acquaint themselves with latent capacities of pupils through sensible adaptation of pro gressive education. The really clever people, he said, capitalize their liabilities. By util izing every suggestion contributed by the pupil and capitalizing upon it, the essence of the method of thinking will develop a respectable social philosophy that will lend a reinterpretation of science and re ligion, democracy and individualism, patriotism and international ism that will conform, one with the' other. Johnsville The Odd Fellow and Rebecah lodges held a meeting at the Odd ellow hall Tuesday evening.

They put on degree work and took In a new candidate. Odd Fellow and Re Decah members of Mansfield at tended. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hinler and fam ily were guests of his sister, Mrs.

Jay Taylor of Chesterville. Mr. and Mrs. Edward McElroy and son, Chester, attended the wed ding of Miss Elenor Davis of Gallon and Mr. Samurl Benedict of Bucy rus at Marion on the stage of the Palace theater by Rev.

R. B. Bell of Caledonia. Miss Davis is a niece of Mrs. McElroy.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shaffer and family spent Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon hrack of Lucas.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mc Elroy and Mr. and Mrs. C.

D. Fordon and family of Galion were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Faulk of Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. Edson Breese and two daughters of Cleveland called on Mrs. Daisy McCrory. The community meeting of Johnsville and vicinity will be held at the Johnsville Auditorium Thursday evening, April 28.

The program will be given by Miss Dorothy Cook's school, which is the East Miller school. Mrs. James Scott of Lexington called on Miss Mary Bixler. Miss Margaret Austenbaugh of Cleveland is spending several days at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. William Reed.

Miss Marcena May Forden of Gallon was a guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mc Elroy. Kenneth Brown of Williamsport spent Wednesday evening at the home of Lee Beemiller. Glen Baker, son of Bert Baker, was removed from his home Thursday to Mansfield General hospital where he underwent an operation for appendicitis.

The removal was made in the Ora Snyder invalid coach. Glen was one of 14 students of the Johnsville senior class scheduled to graduate next Tuesday evening. Bellville Nineteen members of the Indies' Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at the church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W.

James Johnston was In charge of devottonals. Mrs. Lulu Daugherty gave "Did Ghandl Burn the Woman Alive?" Mrs. Nora Lanehart read a letter from Mrs. Growden, a former member of the society.

Mrs. Jennie Worner, Mrs. Maggie Robinson and Mrs. Nora Lanehart were appointed to the program and soliciting committee. Mrs.

Jane Palm, Mrs. Fannie Schrack, Mrs. Clara Fulton and Mrs. Mabel Spayde were hostesses. Appointments were In yellow and white.

Refreshments were served. "Spanish Speaking Peoples in Latin America" will be the topic at the next meeting with Miss Margaret Blair as leader. Miss Evelyn Garber was a guest of Miss Vivian Armstrong Thursday night Mr. and Mrs: Dale Grice of Mt Vernon were Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Showecker. mi MAtiii lift AND o- fltflU II "TOUT! ITIIITflMlit CJM1 1 as I vrRl.CHIR.iml If Special To The N'e BUCYRUS, April 23 Charles Artz, president of the Wyandot County Historical society, and Dr. Frank H. Lang, curator of the Wyandot museum, were speakers at a meeting of the Crawford 'county society in city council cham ber Friday evening. The museum in the Wyandot county courthouse is rated as second only to the State Arehaeololigical and Historical society display in Columbus and both men spoke interestingly of the work.

There are over 13,000 specimens on display in Upper Sandusky, Dr. Lang said. They were furnished by 1,867 donors. The first two years the exhibit was open it was visited by more than 80,000 people from every state in the union and from seven foreign countries. Asks Cooperation Prosecuting Attorney J.

D. Sears, representing the local George Washington bicentennial committee, invited the Boclety to Join with his committee in the observance of the Washington bicentennial this summer. This year also is the bicentennial of the birth of Colonel William H. Crawford, for whom this county was named. The first effort of the committee will be held early in June, probably the first Sunday, and will take the form of a pilgrimage or a trip over the route of Colonel Crawford and his army when they came into Ohio 150 years ago in an attempt to quell disturbances of the Indians.

It will begin on the Richland-Crawford county line at a point where the army entered Crawford county. The march through the country will be followed as nearly as possible by motor, with stops at all points of historic interest, and will terminate a short distance north of Upper Sandusky where the Indfans burned Colonel Crawford at the stake. Prizes Offered The society will offer two cash prizes for old photographs of Bucyrus land marks. Three dollars will be awarded the person supply ing the oldest and $3 to the one presenting the most Interesting photograph. A committee of five was appointed to take charge of this phase of the work.

It consists of A. G. Flicklnger, chairman, E. J. Songer, Chester Rush, James R.

Hopley and William H. Steele. Butler Mrs. R. E.

Hunter and daughter, Donna, of Danville were guests of her niece, Mrs A. Alexander. The Jolly Workers 4-H club held its first meeting of the year Wednesday evening at the home of the leader, Mrs. Paul Laribee. The meeting was conducted by the' former president, Nelda James.

The following new officers were elected: president, Hilda Laribee; vice president, Betty Daugherty; treasurer and secretary, Nelda James; assistant secretary, Mary James; recreation leader, Dorothy Davis; reporter, Jean Reed. Thee were 22 present, including 11 new members. Projects for the year are sewing and flower gardening. This is the first year the club has undertaken flower gardening. The next meeting will be held at the home of the leader April 27.

Butler Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hubbs were business callers at Bellville Friday afternoon.

A. M. Dunmire of Howard spent a couple days this week with Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith and other friends.

ATTEND CONFERENCE ASHLAND, April 23 Misses Virginia Tleman, Gwendolyn Ogle, Marie Reed and Gertrude Jesson, all of Ashland, Miss Mary Ashman of Johnstown, and Miss Mildred Ebright of Shreve, students at Ashland college, are attending a Y.W.C.A. conference at Flndlay college in session during the week-end. WE SPECIALS 2 OR 3 DRY CLEANED PANTS (NOT DRY CLEANED SWEATERS DRY CLEANED HATS CLEANED THESE ECONOMIST TO TALK AT ASHLAND JUNE 10 Women To Give Achievement Program Special To The News ASHLAND, April 24 Women's Achievement day, to be held June 10, will be featured by an address by Miss Grace Frysinger, senior home economist of the United States department of agriculture. Her topic will be "The Present Challenge to Rural Homemakers." With this notable feature as th nucleus the program, other activities will be. built around It.

Tha committees are appointed and will begin arrangements Monday. Tha program committee includes Mrs, Guy Kosht of Troy township, chair man; Mrs. Harrison Selss, Mifflin, Mrs. George Crone, Vermilion and Mrs. Ralph Kick, Green township; place and menu committe.

Mrs. John Sharick, chairman, Oranga township, Mrs. Clyde Doerrer, Mohican, and Mrs. Howard Balliet, Green township; reception committee, Mrs. C.

E. Emerlck, Orange, chairman, Mrs. C. E. Heffelfinger, Lake township, Mrs.

Clarence Muth-cler, Hanover township; exhibit, Mrs. Homer Budd, chairman, Vermilion township, Mrs. George Shriver, Clear Creek township and Miss Millie Markley, Mifflin. TIRO ASSOCIATION TO GIVE BANQUET Special To The News TIRO, April 23 The Women's Missionary association of the United Brethren church held its monthly meeting in the basement of tha church Thursday afternoon. Mrs.

C. W. Fetter had charge of the program and conducted the worship service, the theme of which, was "The' Door of Christian Hope China." The leader introduced by pictures missionaries in China. The group will stage a mother and daughter banquet in May. Mrs.

Fred Wagner and Mrs. Alfred Fetter were appointed to arrange tha program. QUALITY 200 MAIN HHMaHBBBBMHHI Wl CLEAfJIfJ FOR LADIES JACKET SUITS, TLAIN DRY CLEANED AND PRESSED WOOL SKIRTS, PLAIN a wm DRY CLEANED AND PRESSED Z5C SWEATERS a DRY CLEANED AND PRESSED 25 LADIES' FELT HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED THESE PRICES INCLUDE CALL FOR AND DELIVERY FOR MEN PIECE SUITS SUrf AND PRESSED tll? WHITE) SCrf AND TRESSED ICrf AND PRESSED Cflitf AND BLOCKED PRICES INCLUDE CALL FOR AND DELIVERY HIGH CLASS CLEANING OF ORIENTAL RUGS DRAPES TAPESTRY LAMP SHADES CURTAINS TABLE SCARFS, ETC. SEE US FOR PRICES BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR DRAPERIES CLEANED. DO NOT SACRIFICE FOR PRICE N.

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