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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
FRY TO JUDGE
BATON CONTEST
Famed Professional Will Sc
lect New MajOrette For
High School Band

A baton twirling contest, to Sc
lect a new majorette for Port
Clinton's high school band, will be
held at 7 o'clock next Tuesday
evening at the football stadium.
Nearly a dozen girls plan to try
out for the position.
The regular majorettes, and the
new winner, will receive new uni
forms and hats, which were pur-
chased from the band fund.
Mr.. Cochran has hired Burdette
Fry, a professional baton twirling
Judge, to come to Port Clinton to
judge the contest. All contestants
are members of Cochran's Major
cites, and the winner will not ap-
pear with this organization again.
Cochran has purchased a steel
nickel-plated baton to be given to
the first place winner.
All girls will make up their own
routines, and to make the contest
fair, only twirls learned in the
class will be judged.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
CHILD is BADLY
HURT when HIT.
BY AUTO MONDAY
SiX-Year-Old Lester Mackey
Has Double Fractures of
Both Legs

A child's eagerness to learn if
the mailman had brought long
awaited package and a Detroiter's
haste to reach the bier Of his dead
sister in Cleveland resulted in a
tragedy in Erie township Monday
afternoon when Lester Mackey
six-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dale "Dud" Mackey, was critically
injured when struck by car.
Lester, a second grade student
in the Erie township schools, had
crossed route 2 to check the mail
box. He waved to a neighbor,
John Steffens, and started back
across the road, when he was
struck by the car being driven by
Albert Nancarrow, Detroit.
Nancarrow swerved his car in
an attempt to avoid the accident,
but the cars fender hurled the
child to the ground. Mrs. Mack
ey, the former Bertha Slauter-
beck, witnessed the accident from
the window of their home.
Lester was rushed to Magruder
hospital where early diagnosis
showed double fractures of both
legs and possible internal injur-
les. A bone specialist from Tole-
do was broupht hare "Wednesday
to operate on Testers legs. A
list of blood donors has been pre-
pared in case transfusions are
deemed necessary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nancarrow stop
ped at the hospital and at the
Mackey home Tuesday night, after
his sisters funeral. In recent
years, two men were killed and
several injured when struck by
cars in this same area.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
AGED WID0WER
KILLS SELF IN
CATAWbA HOME
Wealthy Landowner Ends His
Life With Blast From
Shotgun

John H. Darr, S2-year-old retired
fruit grower, committed suicide
early Saturday afternoon when he
shot himself in the garage of his
Catawba Island home.
Darr had been in i'll health for
several years, and had been de-
spondent since the death of his
wife two years ago. Officials be-
lieve his actions were premeditated
as he had placed his will, insurance
policies and other valuable papers
in a. bundle on a table. 1t was also
reported that he had mailed checks
to two relatives the day before his
death.
Shortly after lunch Saturday,
Darr told his housekeeper, Gay
Hartman, that he was going for a
short walk and would be back soon.
He walked to the garage, closed
the door, placed shotgun against
his neck and pulled the trigger,
officials surmised.
Herman Hess, vacationist from
St. Paul, Minnesota, heard the gun
retort and with another vacationist,
Allen Dickey, Montclair, New Jer-
sey, discovered the tragedy. Sher-
iff Ralph Riedmaier was notified,
with acting coroner, Justice E. c.
Brough, investigated. Brough re-
turned verdict of death by self
inf1iction.
John H. Darr was born in Ot-
tawa county July II, 1866. He
spent his entire life in this county,
and was 80 years, ID days of age.
Surviving are two brothers, Lewis
Darr, Toledo, and George Darr,
Marion, Indiana; one sister, Mrs.
Rose Chadwick, Toledo; and sew
eral nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon in the Gerner q
Wolf funeral home, the Rev. John
Braun officiating. Burial was made
in the Catawba Island cemetery,
under the direction of Gerner &
Wolf.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Comet Regatta
Plans Prepared

Plans for the international
Comet Class Yacht Racing assOcia-
ton championship regatta to be
held here September 10-11-12 are
being completed.
The Port Clinton Yacht club
will entertain visiting Comet skip
pers, their crews and guests at a
fish fry Friday evening, Sept. 10.
On Saturday evening, Sept. H.,
the host clubs of the regatta, San
dusky Comet Fleet, Maumee River
Comet Fleet, Lorain Comet Fleet
and PCHS will entertain at a dim
ner dance.
Lyman Goodman, Toledo, is gen
eral entertainment chairman, being
assisted by Jean Crawford, An
thony Sgro and Edward Reifschnei-
der of the local club.
Comet championships from all
over the nation, Puerto Rico, Cuba,
and other lands will be here fer
the big event.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
SERVICES HELD
FOR RED BREWER
Silver Star War HerO's Body
Is Returned From Sicilian
Grave

Funeral services for Cpl. Ermil
V. "Red" Brewer, 81, son of C. d.
Brewer, $40 East Third street,
were held Wednesday afternoon in
the Hoodlet funeral home, New
Marshfield. Members Of the Amer
ican Legion and Veterans of For
eign Wars were in charge of the
military rites at burial services in
the New Marshfeld cemetery.
Brewer, graduate OF the local
high school where he was an out
standing athlete, was killed in ST.
cily during the war. He was fat
ally injured July 25, 1943, and
passed away two days later. Brew
er had previously been slightly
wounded while serving in Tunisia
in April, 1943.
The local hero was awarded the
Purple Heart and Silver Star
medals, posthumously. He won
the Silver Star for his bravery in
the battle which led to his death.
Born in Athens, Ohio, January
2, 1909, Ermil Brewer had lived
here since 1924. His mother who
passed away two years ago, had
requested that his body be return
ed from Europe and buried in the
family's former home town of New
Marshfeld.
Surviving are the father, c. D.
Brewer; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie
Arnold, Athens; Mrs. Mildred
Wheeler and Mrs. Merle Snyder,
Toledo, and Mrs. Fannie Kinsel.
Oak Harbor; three brothers, Nor
ris, Canton; Norman, Toledo, and
Kenneth, Port Clinton.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
IllyA REGATTA
"OPENS SUND AY
AT PUT-IN-BAy
Port Clinton Yacht Club Re-
gatta is Scheduled For
August 14-15

Scores of boats and hundreds of
visitors will begin arriving at
Put-in-Bay this weekend for the
opening Of the annual Interlake
Yachting Assn regatta which will
be held at the island Sunday
through Thursday.
After completion of the ILYA
regatta, many of the boats will be
brought to Port Clinton to compete
,in the annual Port Clinton Yacht
club regatta next weekend, Aug
ust 14-15.
Lee Bracken, of the local club,
will be general chairman of the
Shore Courtesy committee fer the
ILYA regatta, with Rupert Meiz-
ner and Edward Reifschneider as
sisting.
Among the local yachtsmen
whose boats will compete in the
big event at Put-in-Bay are Carl
ton and William Allan, William
Kildow, Edward Reifschneider,
Jack Lay, Bill Jackson, Rupert
Meizner and Charles Herl.
In charge of the Port Clinton
regatta are William Lano, William
Benedict and D. w. Fox. Entries
thus far have been received in the
lightning, Comet, Thistle, Keats
and Universal classes.
Bob Montgomery will furnish
music for the dancing party for
visiting yachtsmen and guests from
9 to 1880 Saturday, August ID, in
the local yacht club. Allen Sat
terfeld and Bill Benedict are CO.
chairmen, assisted by Mrs. Harvey
Snider and Mrs. Carlton Allan. Re-
freshments will be served by Mrs
Jack Lay and Miss Frances Fall
co-chairmen, assisted by Mrs
Archie King, Mrs. A. l.. Thomas
and Mrs. DeForrest Maxwell.
Sailboat races will begin at 9 a
M, Sunday, August Id, with races
for Comets, Thistles, Lightnings,
Interlakes, Nippers international
14's, Lyman Cats, Keats, and
Universals.
Cruiser races will begin at 2 p,
M, Sunday, August Ia. Prizes
will be distributed at 3 o'clock and
a potluck supper served at six.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
K. of G.. Officers
Are Installed

Howard Florian was installed as
grand knight of the Port Clinton
council, Knights of Columbus, at
the meeting held Tuesday evening
in Biro auditorium, Marblehead.
Henry Kondrat, Cleveland district
deputy, was installing officer.
Other new officers are George
Oleksa, deputy grand knight; Clar-
ence Gumb, chancellor; John
Rohde, recording secretary; Steve
Novak, financial secretary; Sylves-
ter Fritz. treasurer; Paul Riehl,
lecturer; Ralph Schafer, advocate;
Joseph Eliyas, warden; Casimir
Wierzba, inner guard; Norman
Kohloff, outside guard; Rev. Karl
Brand, chaplain, and Alex Berge-
man, retiring grand knight, trus-
tee.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Model Plane Meet
To Be Held Here

Members Of the Port Clinton
Model club will sponsor a model
airplane meet in waterworks park
Sunday afternoon, August Is, be-
ginning at 1 o'clock.
Trophies will be awarded for the
fastest speed in class A and B,
the fastest speed in class c and D.,
best stunt flying, and best flying
scale model.
Entry blanks and additional in
formation can be obtained at Con-
ner Films, where trophies are on
display. In case of inclement
weather, the meet will be postpon-
ed until Sunday, August %.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
FAMED TENOR is
STAR
Roland Hayes Concert Is Fea-
ture For Saturday; Famed
Spy To Speak

Lakeside-Roland Hayes, inter
nationally known Negro tenor,
will appear in recital in Central
Auditorium here on Saturday eve
ming Aug. 7.
Bishop Charles w. Brashares of
the Des Moines, Iowa, Area of the
Methodist Church will speak at
morning services Sunday, with
special music by the Marion Meth
odist choir.
Rev. George Sweeney of the
Greentown Methodist Church will
speak at vesper services; and an
evening concert will be given by
Cecil Stewart, tenor, director of
the Department of Music, Mt.
Union College, Alliance; Wanda
Wendell, violinist, of Canton; and
r. G. Campbell, organist, of Elk
hart, Indiana.
Lakeside's program for the
coming week includes: Monday
Motion picture; Tuesday-Count-
ess Maria Pulaski, World War II
spy; Wednesday - Address, DR.
William Erskine Blackburn, minis
ter of Holburn Central Church,
Aberdeen, Scotland; Thursday
Motion picture; Friday-~Concert
The Melo-Dears; and Saturday.
Play, "The Importance of Being
Earnest" the Ohio Wesleyan
Players under direction Of Prof.
r. G.. Hunter.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
LEGION B and TO
PLAY CONCERTS
Will Visit County Villages
To Publicize Homecoming
Here In September

To publcize the first annual
! American Legion Homecoming, to
be held September 4-5-6 in the
Legion Park, Port Clinton, Post
113's American Legion band will
present concerts in every Ottawa
county village during the coming
few weeks.
Austin Clark is director of the
well-known band, which features
20 of the areas best musicians.
The Homecoming will have some
thing to interest everyone, includ-
ing carnival rides, bingo, games,
and refreshments.
Opening the concert tour were
appearances Wednesday evening,
August a, in Curtice, Williston and
Clay Center.
Schedule for other appearances
throughout the county is as fol-
lows:
Wednesday evening, August H.,
Elliston, Graytown and Rocky
Ridge
August 18, Genoa and Elmore;
August 25, Oak. Harbor and La
carne; September /, Marblehead,
Lakeside, Erie Beach and Gyp-
sum.
Concerts in Port Clinton will be
held on Saturday nights, the dates
% be announced later.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
plan kiILE-L0NG PARK and BEACH FOR CIT|
Famed Athlete is
Polio Victim

Ottawa county's second polio
melytis victim of the year is JOS
eph Smorgala, Jr., Is, Lakeside
high school all-around athlete, who
was rushed to Maumee Valley hos
pital near Toledo. Thursday after
noon.
Smorgala, better known by his
nickname Joe" was practically a
oneman track team. During the
last two county track meets, he
Won top individual honors. He was
also high scorer in the DeVilbiss
Relays and held numerous state
honors.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Churches To Aid
CROP Plan Here

All Port Clinton churches and
the local Christian Laymen"s
League are sponsoring participa-
tion in CROP, Christian Rural
Overseas Program, with donations
of money or farm commodities be-
ing accepted through the local
churches.
A coupon which may be used for
such donations is being printed in
this issue of the Ottawa County
News.
The donations are sent abroad
to help the hungry victims of
World War III.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Burglars Loot
Danbury Stores

Sheriff Ralph Riedmaier and hi!
department are investigating two
burglaries and another attempted
burglary which took place some,
time Tuesday night in Danbury
township.
The attempted burglary was al
the grocery store operated by
Cletus Rose, near Lakeside.
At Nissen's garage, Danbury
road, the burglars escaped with 25
automobile tires.
Two pinball machines and mis-
cellaneous candies and cigarettes
were taken from the Winks' filing
station near the Sandusky Bay
bridge.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
De TO
MEET NEXT week
IN OAK HARb0R
Smiths TenneSseeans To En-
tertain At Opening Political
Rally Wednesday

Oak Harbor, hotbed of Ottawa
county politics for many years,
significantly becomes the scene of
the initial rally Of the '4S cam
paign as Democrats stage their
first of series of countrywide
meetings there next Wednesday
night.
The opening kickoff, which jumps
by nearly three weeks the Labor
Day signal generally observed in
the past, comes in the form of a
Salem township rally which is be-
ing advertised as open "to every
body in the county,"
The affair will be held upstairs
in the Family Food building, Oak
Harbor, at $3.50, Wednesday, Aug
ust II.
Arranged by o. L. Teagarden,
Salem township committeeman, in
cooperation with the county GEN.
trail committee and county candi-
dates. "While this is a Salem
township meeting, l want to stress
that everyone is welcome regard
less of where they live," Mr.. Tea
garden stated.
Although county candidates will
be introduced, speeches will be on
the brief side and a major portion
of the program will be devoted to
music by Roy Smiths Tennessee
ans, of Radio Station WSPD and
other entertainment.
The committee has promised that
there will be an ample supply of
free refreshments, and big So
cial time, comparable to oldfash-
ioned rallies of days gone by, is in
the offing.
Those arranging for the affair
urged the public to attend to par
ticipate in the fun and at the same
time, have an opportunity to get
acquainted with the Democratic
county ticket which leaders pro-
claim "the most outstanding slate
of candidates we've offered the
public in many years"
Wednesday nights rally is the
first of a series that is expected
[ to take the Democrats into every
township in the county in an all
out effort to set a new voting rec
, ord in the Nov. 2 election.
County candidates who will be
present include Robert H. Reider,
representative; Rollie C. Witt and
Edward H. Tank, commissioners;
Myron A. Rosentreter, prosecutor;
Merlan Budd, sheriff; Velma Nc
Ritchie Sauvey, clerk of courts;
Elgin S. Winters, recorder; Delos
J. Nissen, engineer, and D. l.. Gull
lenen, treasurer.
Thomas H. Burke, candidate for
congress from the Ninth district,
and Edward Buckenmyer, Toledo,
a candidate for the Court of Ap-
peals, also are expected to attend.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Runaway Boat
Crashes IntoCar

An automobile smashed into
towboat at the corner of Perry
and Monroe streets Saturday af-
ternoon, and thereby hangs a
tale which could be publicized by
The local Vacationland organiza-
tion.
The Portage river hadn't over
flowed it's banks-the boat was
being transported via trailer
behind the auto of Dale Kulow,
Lakewood, when it slipped off
the trailer and caromed along
the highway.
Donald Thayer, Oak Harbor,
was driving his car behind the
trailer, and could not stop in
time to avoid a collision. Thay-
er's auto was damaged by the
impact with the boat.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Will Attend State
Legion Convention

Paul Cochran's Majorettes will
represent the Port Clinton Ameri-
can Legion in the convention par
ade in Columbus Sunday after
noon.
Among those attending the con-
vention from here will be Miss
Colleen Clark, Atty. Tom Stahl,
Archie King, Albert Gill and Ar
chic Winnie.
Misses Ann Nelson and Jane
Miller will be delegates for the
local American Legion Auxiliary
while Mrs. Charles Schock and
Miss Sue Stahl, alternates, will
also leave Friday to be at the con-
vention through Monday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
SCHOOL BUDGET
RAISED Due TO
PAY INCREASES
Helen Coulter Resigns AS
Commercial Teacher; Local
Women Join Faculty

Members of the Board Of Educa-
ton Tuesday evening met for the
purpose of approving the school
budget for 1949. A total of $175,-
600 was asked, which is an increase
of approximately $4,000.
Supt. D. d. Sims said that $4,000
of the total increase is brought
about by the increase of salaries
for teachers, who will receive $500
more pay next year.
Miss Helen Coulter, commercial
teacher. has resigned due to the
serious illness of her father. She
does not plan to teach elsewhere.
Mrs. Leo Glickman was employed
to replace Miss Nelma Beerman as
a first grade teacher. Miss Beer
man resigned to accept teach
ing position in Toledo.
Mrs. Charles Ruddock was hired
as sixth grade teacher to re-
place Mrs. Lawrence Richey, who
has resigned.
The government contract to
lease Erie Gardens Community
Center for local kindergarten
classes was again renewed. The
original contract was recalled and
a new one issued.
Two vacancies still remain in the
faculty, those of the art depart
ment and commercial department.
Several applications have been re-
ceived and the positions are to be
filled soon.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Wesleyan Group
To Present PLAYS

Lakeside - "An Evening of
Shakespearean Comedy" first of
three productions to be given at
Lakeside this summer by the
Ohio Wesleyan Players, will be
staged in Central Auditorium on
Friday evening, August 6.
Fridays program will consist of
streamlined, one-hour versions of
two Shakespearean comedies, "The
Tanning of the Shrew" and
"Twelfth Night" presented under
the direction of Prof. r. c.. Hunt
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Peach Harvest To
Start Here Soon

Homemakers, you will be glad to
know that fruit growers IN the
county are expecting a good crop
of peaches this season. These To-
cal peaches will begin early in
August. Golden Jubilee, Hale Ha-
ven, South Haven, and Elberta
are among the varieties available.
These varieties are all good for
freezing. Sliced peaches and cream,
shortcake, and cobbler will taste
good to your family in August,
but they will be a real treat next
january. Plan to can freeze a
good supply for your familIs -,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
WEYGANT TO PREACH

Lakeside--Judge Carl V. Wey-
n giant of Cleveland, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of Ohio, will
address the Lakeside Bible Class
Sunday morning, Aug. 8, Class
President Arthur Taylor of Toledo
said today. He takes the place
of Senator John w. Bricker who
was unable to meet the class be-
: cause of the special session of
congress.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Luella Zehner Is
Feted In Toronto

Atty. Luella Zehner, Oak Har-
Dor, a member of the Fremont
Soroptomist club, was installed as
regional director of the midwest
region at a formal dinner Satur-
day evening in the Royal York no
tel, Toronto, Canada.
Miss Zehner will officiate at he,
first charter dinner August Is
when she installs the officers of
the new Madison, Wisconsin, Sor-
optomist club.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
ABOARD CRITISE

Midshipman Richard o. Evans,
USNR, son of Van Buren Evans,
Williston, is participating in the
two-month Naval Reserve Officers
Training cruise aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Boxer. The ship
stopped at Pearl Harbor and is
cruising in the Pacific area,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Local Groups In
Fremont Parade

Port Clinton was well represent
ed Monday night in the Croghan
Day parade in Fremont, when local
members of the Bataan club were
honcred guests.
Marching in the parade were
Paul Cochran's Majorettes and a
detachment of Erie Ordnance De-
pot military personnel with equip
ment from the local post.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
Evangelists Meet
At Local Church

Evangelistic meetings are being
held nightly, August 2 through 13,
by the First Baptist church, Rev.
Philip L. Pryor, pastor, with SER
mons beginning at eight o'clock.
The Rev. A. L. Roach, pastor
evangelist of Mt. Nebo Baptist
church, Toledo, is the special
speaker at the evangelistic meet
ings.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
BECOMES MANAGER

Lawrence Ludwigsen is the new
manager of the local Hablitzel
Hardware store, succeeding the
original manager, George Gray,
VINO has resigned to devote his
time to other interests.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06
JOINS AIR CORPS

Tom Stahl, Jr., West Sixth
street, has enlisted in the U. S.
Air Corps and plans to leave Aug
ust 16 for training at an air field
in Texas.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-06

THE NEWS is prepared to
do your JOB PRINTING on
a basis of Good Workman
ship and Good Service at
Fair Prices. Phone 5271.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-05-27
Like MOther-Like Son

Among the pupils in high-school
class was lad who had a tendency
to monopolize discussions. The
teacher decided that such a trouble
some habit should be brought to the
attention of his parents. On his re-
port card he wrote: "Allen is a good
student but he talks too much"
Several days later the report was
returned. Underneath the teachers
comment the boys father had added:
"You should meet his mother"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-05-27
No Accident

ever had a serious illness?" ask
ed the examiner.
mo" was the reply.
Ever had an accident?"
mo"
Never had an accident in your
life?"
"Well, no l amt But last Spring
when | was out in the meadow a
bull tossed me over a fence"
Don't you call that an accident?"
mo, 1 don't. That darn bull did
it on purpose"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-05-27
Criticizes Grade Schools

In an address delivered before the
Conference on Human Rights held
recently in Washington, Mrs Eu-
gene Meyer, wife of the owner of
the Washington Post, scored the
elementary and grammar schools of
the nation as an educational bottle
neck. eve have allowed our ele-
mentary education to run down to
a point where we are endangering
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-05-27
Senator OvertOn Dead

Senator John II. Overton, 70, OF
Louisiana, died May IA at Bethesda
Naval Hospital, where he had I'M
dergone a serious abdominal oper-
alton some days earlier. Overton
had been a member of Congress
since 1881, having been elected to
the House of Representatives that
year to finish an unexpired term.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-05-27
New State Of Israel

The state of Israel, first Hebrew
nation in 1000 years, was born May
IA in a Jewish declaration of in
dependence asserting the historic
right" of the Jews of Palestine to
reconstitute their national home.
The proclamation became effective
one minute after midnight, with the
termination of Britian's 31-year-rule.
Only few minutes after the crea-
ton of the new nation, President
Truman issued a proclamation grant
ing it recognition by the United
States government.