davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23

was awarded a prize for high score
ana Mrs. Dale Bahnsen, for low
score.
Mrs. Dale Bahnsen was also
honored with a community mis-
cellaneouS shower on Saturday
evening at the home of her moth
er, Mrs. Albert Tettau, in Laca,ne.
Mrs. Grace Martin, who lived
in the apartment above Mrs. Chas.
Collins, moved to her newly built
home near Sylvania last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tettau,
Mrs. Clifford Swigart, and Mrs.
Anna Floro attended the funeral
of Mrs. Floro's brother, August
Kardotsky, in Clyde on Monday.
The Christmas program of the
Lacarne Methodist Church will be
held on Saturday evening, Decem-
Der 24, at 7:45. On Sunday morn
ing Rev. L. B. Bradrick will give
a special Christmas reading dur
ing the worship service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sharp and
children, Euclid, spent the week
end here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Sharp, and Shirley.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Sperber included
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Schmitt and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Sperber and Kathy.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
pUT-N-BAY

Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Casseta at
tended the graduation of their
daughter, Gloria, at Ohio State
University at Columbus, Ohio, on
Friday, Dec. Is. Gloria received
a degree in Physical Therapy.
Mrs. Nathan Ladd, of this place,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Ladd, of
Springfield, Ohio, were also pres
ent at the graduation services,
and Georgianna, daughter and sis
ter, received her degree in Physi-
cal Education.
Mrs. William Wertenbach and
Mrs. Richard Fox were Sandusky
visitors on Thursday.
Mrs. Julia Fox and daughter,
Marie, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nissen were also among the out
of-town visitors and shoppers this
past week, in Sandusky.
The annual feather party, spon-
sored by the American Legion
Schible-Downing Post No. SAP, on
Saturday, Dec. II, was a great
success. Turkeys, geese, chickens,
hams and baskets of groceries
were awarded to the holders of the
lucky tickets.
A Christmas party followed the
regular business meeting of the
members of Lone Willow Rebekah
on Thursday evening, Dec. Is. A
potluck dinner was served at 6:45
p. m. with places laid for about
forty-five members. Gifts were
exchanged and games of pinochle
were played. The tables were
beautifully decorated with holly
and pine cones, and Christmas
candles. A Christmas tree was
decorated and lighted and bou-
quets of holly were placed at the
officers stations. Installation of
officers will be held on the first
regular meeting in January. Mrs
H. L. Langlois, deputy president
will be the installing officer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Parker re-
turned to their home here on Lo-
rain avenue on Wednesday eve
ming. The Parkers enjoyed two
weeks vacation at st. Petersburg
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Fox are
visiting friends in Maumee anc
Toledo.
Miss Cleo Webster spent Thurs,
day in Port Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Mallock will
leave on Wednesday, Dec. 21, fol
a weeks visit in Toledo anc
Metamora. They will spend Christ
mas with DR.. and Mrs. Paul Geel
and family in Metamora.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
OUR NEIGHBORS j.
GYPSUM

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles koerner
arrived home Monday evening
from Rochester, New York, and
will return on Wednesday with
their children, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Bahnsen.
The Christmas program on Sun
DAY evening presented by the
Sunday School was well attended.
A silver offering for the Lepers
was taken.
Miss Dorothea Jensen of Tole-
do University was home for Sun
day, to visit with her parents and
other relatives.
Dean Martin Will spend the
Christmas holiday with his rela-
tives in Marietta, Ohio.
Mrs. Charles Sibrel will spend
the Christmas holiGoys in Brook
lyn, New York with her son Rich
ard and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don White and
son spent last Sunday with Mr..
asd Mrs. Charles Sibrel, and Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Stout and chill
dren and their daughter Patty.
The Young Couples Club had
an enjoyable evening last Friday
when spaghetti supper was serv-
ed.
A Christmas play was present
ed Wednesday evening in the
school auditorium by the pupils
of the various grades.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
EOD Xmas Party
Is Friday Night

Members of the Erie Ordnance
Depot Post Civilian Welfare Fund
Council will be in charge Of the
annual EOD Christmas party TO
be held this Friday evening, De
cember %, from 1880 until II, in
the post restaurant.
Entertainers will include the
EOD Armyettes, Willah Jane and
Susie Valance, Christine and Cor
nelia kirkley, Dawn Miller and
Marilyn Sheperd, directed by Joan
Shepherd Cummings; duo-pianists
Agnes Weir and Richard Rounds.
and Charlie Duncan singer of
spirituals. Santa will be present
with gifts for all children.
POINSETTIAS-3 and 4 bios
SONS, $1.50. klingbiers. AIT
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +. Westover
expect to spend Christmas with
their son and daughter-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Westover,
in New Philadelphia,
The Literature Group Of the
Fine Arts Club met in the home
of Mrs. Fred Stimson Monday
evening. The Group was to have
met with Miss Mabel Johnson but
because Of her illness the change
was made.
o. L. Monnett, Of Chicago, H.,
will spend Christmas with his
family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Kent and
Mr.. and Mrs, kyser Kirkland, Of
Shadyside, Ohio, are guests Of
DR.. and Mrs. H. b. Allen and eN-
pect to remain over Christmas.
The ladies are sisters Of Mrs.
Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Westover
spent Monday in Cleveland.
James Friauf. formerly a resi-
dent of Lakeside but now resid-
ing in kendallville, Ind. received
minor bruises when he fell out
of bed recently.
Ralph Lynch was a business
visitor in Detroit the latter part
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Herman,
Mrs. Q. l.. Monnett ana Miss Sa-
die Franks were Fremont visitors
Friday afternoon.
The Book Group of the local
library met at the home Of Mrs.
Fred Stimson on Monday after
noon.
Word has been received by
friends here from Mr.. and Mrs.
LusaS Beecher, who reside in
Pampa, Texas, to the effect that
Mrs. Beecher continues in poor
health. The BeecherS were, for
many years summer residents OF
Lakeside and have host Of
friends who will be anxious to
know about them.
The Lakeside Study Club held
its Christmas party at the home
of Mrs. Charles Wolfe on Tuesday
evening. An exchange of gifts
was a feature of the evening.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
LAKESIDE

Mrs. Angelo lncorvia gave q
birthday party. Sunday, in honor
of her son, Michael, who is just
one year old.
Mrs. George Pettibone is quite
i'll this week with a severe case
OF tonsilitis.
The Areme Circle Christmas
party was held in the home Of
Mrs. John Vaughn on Wednesday
evening.
Miss Joam Dole, who is a nurse
in Riverside Hospital. Toledo,
spent several days the latter part
of the week with home folk here.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Wolfe. of
Ann Arbor, Mich, arrived on Mon
day and will spend the holidays
with his parents, Supt. and Mrs.
Charles Wolfe at their East
Fourth street home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Walby and
Mary Louise Lesko spent Satur-
day in Sandusky.
Members of the Woman's Re
lief Corps held their annual
I Christmas party in the home Of
Mrs. Robert Witchner on We'd
nesday afternoon. A potuck
luncheon was served and gifts
were exchanged.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vaughn
| spent Sunday with friends in To-
ledo.
Members Of the Young Ladies
Bridge club held their Christmas
party in the home Of Mrs. Jay
Judy on Thursday evening. Prior
to the playing and the exchange
Of gifts, a dinner was enjoyed at
Hotel Reiger in Sandusky.
Word received by friends here
from Rev. and Mrs. f. M. Lewis,
who reside at the Penney Farms
in Florida, states that they are
enjoying the winter but are look
ing forward to their return to
Lakeside next spring.
Mrs. Kenneth Zipfel spent
Thursday and Friday Of last week
in Toledo.
Miss Patricia Harris is home
from Oberlin and Miss Marilyn
Harris from Hiram for the holi-
days with home folk.
Miss Rosemary Calm left on
Tuesday evening for visit with
her sister in New York City. She
made the trip by plane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Flickingel
expect to spend Christmas with
relatives in Cleveland.
| Phillip Moke is home from Ok
ford for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles knight
expect to leave the first Of tbs
week for Florida, where they vii
spend the balance Of the winter.
| Mrs. Ralph Lynch entertained
members of the Child's Conserva
tion League at her East Fourti
street home on Monday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brauel
and baby, Of Fremont, were Sun
day guests of his parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. William Brauer.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
ERIE TWP.

Mrs. Rosetta kmchgesSner left
Thursday for Staples, Mimi, to
spend the winter with her son,
Howard, and his family.
Miss Flora Williams Of hon~
ton, Ohio, will arrive in Lacarne
on Thursday to spend the holidays
with her sisters, Mrs. Alvin Wads-
worth and Mrs. John Lane, and
their families.
Mrs. Bertha Meachen of Tole-
do was guest for a week in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Meach-
en-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Cox of
Grafton were overnight guests
of Mr.. ard Mrs. Burton Hambly
on Saturday.
The Stitch and Chatter Club
held their Christmas meeting on
Saturday evening, with dinner in
a Sandusky restaurant. They re-
turned to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Kirk, Gypsum, for
a gift exchange and a social eve
ming. Those who gathered at the
Kirk home were Mr.. and Mrs.
Roderick Mcleod, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Jensen, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Randall, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Hambly, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Cox of Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson st. Clair,
John and Donna, expect to leave
Saturday morning for Montezu-
ma, Ind, to spend the Christmas
weekend with her father, Oliver
Knight, and Mrs. Knight.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Kleinhans
will spend the Christmas weekend
in Elyria with their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Arlo
Smith and family,
Glen Wilkins returned from the
marine training camp in Virginia
on Sunday to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
Wilkins, in Lacarne.
Mrs. Dale Bahnsen, the former
Leona Floro, was honored with
linen shower by eleven of her
friends at the home of Mrs. Gar
old Daup on Friday evening. Pi-
nochle was the diversion of the
evening. Mrs William Karshuk
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
Ohio's Gypsum
Is Best Quality

COLUMBUS 49,, Ohio's gypsum
for plaster travels all over the
L. s, unlike heavy building ma
terials which usually are obtain
ed within 25 miles of their use.
1t is especially appreciated in
Florida for stucco. and in New
York City, though the region has
large quantities.
The special merit Of Ohio $
plaster is in the battery quality
with which 1t spreads. There's
nothing else like it III the conti-
nent.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-23
DATE CHANGED

Date for the 10th annual in
stallation banquet, Lodge 1872
american Federation of Govern
ment Employees, originally an
nounced as Thursday, January 19,
has been postponed until Thurs
day, January 26, at the Erie Ord
nance Depot.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
:: NORTH LITTLE ROCK BRIEFS :

The Harvest Tea high school pTA Sun
gay afternoon table, white
e eo,h had beautiful arranged centerpece
fruits and vegetables Mrs Rshe poured Mesdames
Cooper Ruby Nelson, M Wallace Swain
ana smith served hostesses large attended
Thursday night at 800 o'clock choir no of
wedding of Roses. Rev W. R Vaughn, pastor
Sunday night Rev and Mrs Charles conduct re-
hgous services Dewitt
Friends of Mrs Hattie popular north side maron will, be
interested to that her 8tht street
The annual Christmas opened Sunday at the YWCA
Mrs BERTHE Williams chairman Mrs Taylor cochaiman A.
mong the members the committee Rev
and Mrs Green, Mrs Jessie Fields Handy
Little Elsie Marie Smith celebrated her 10th birthday Friday
party given by her grandmother Mrs End
"A large Riddles helped
John irwin, jr of Mr. and Mrs John celebrated
ms h birthday Sunday with party John grade
dent at Jones' and little
this occasion He received many nice gifts
Members of the Jones hi Saturday night at
planned hobo party Several members acted
to thte main which Miss was hostess Mrs G r
Criswel is of the group.
Friday afternoon services
oil their kicker Mccoy were de-
feated by Washington high Texarkana Team
mates hoping Mccoy will be able play
Day classic with Jones Dunbar
Officers of the jr Honor Society
lean
MITCHELL assistant secretary Mary Anderson Frances
ardmn reporter Annie Brown Chaplain Lillian sponsor
Mrs, G. r. CriswelL
The being featured each Mon
day half hour hip,
Will broadcast from 730 short playet presented
selections from the Glee Club and the Band Hunter
VIII make the closing remarks. Tune
Last week. Mr. and Mrs X Robinson had as their
house guest j. II Fry chicago Mrs motored
Friday to visit relatives and friends in Alabama
Visiting Mr. and Mrs l. c. Wilson, $40 Wilson's
Mrs Brown who has been living California former resident
Of Little Rock
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18

problem IN the two recent pictures Pinky and Lost Boun-
daries"
All there to say be summed up in this paragraph
really Neither picture treats the Negro problem SUCH Both
deal with very specialized problem and that of dubious
merit the passing of the color line.
For every Negro who could eonceivab he
desired there thousands who dark enough that
is in any way possible Now since this true how
pretend treat the overall problem by dsecng the
dieamens of the few marginal people who light enough to
pass for white?
Obviously the of the picture show white
dences that person with Negro blood different from
without From this the white supposed draw the
cluson that if light Negro different then neither
dark a very dark Negro.
The purpose is good but am inclined to feel that all too
few white people will realize the purpose understand it,
sympathse with it from the evidence in these pictures
The passing problem is peculiarly minor problem so far
cored from the standpoint of the overall color line
bem 1t doesn't take into consideration the darker Negro who
acceptance because he looks white but because he
feels that his color should not restrict him from living other
do.
Certainly there good pictures which and be
made which will aid breaking down the color line and while
these steps in the right direction they will be hailed
much ado about nothing by great many whites.
wonder il picture about growing Negro child,
stanty whpashed by the pejudces of color might not be
powerful medium attacking those preuces Acceptance and
sympathy would from the innate love for children which
felt by adults of creed Added to the regular
growing pains of all children the picture would show the shock
ing and stunning pain felt by Negro children they crush
ed by preudices which label them different from other
children and inferior to them.
We have all known that heartbeak and think is one
which could be projected into the hearts of all thinking Ame
mothers and fathers.
Well, anyhow that's what I've been thinking Now what
have been thinking? Your letters addressed to Cab Gallo
way, 1919 Broadway New York City, make this column
much easier to write keep them coming and thanks for
reading and writing.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Eb|T0R 5 -.
Tragic, Beyond Comparison

If the plight of the Little Rock Negro rests his action
1t is tragic beyond any imaginable description.
Many people learn from past experience among Little
Rockians entirely different They guttons for punish
and thrive far better deception The tragedy of this
the white than it
Negro himself Therefore the white feels and loses
hesitancy taking advantage the Negroes weakness
Such conditions among Negroes Rock would
exist for the Negro who sis in the know and who
reaps bounf livelihood from favors granted by the white
The Negro easily confused given a doctrine
from white that the white has found very useful
in keeping the Negro thinking in the terms of nerority This
psychology has made the white Tin his estimation only
peor the Negro and he has found much easier to
II than match ability with the Negro In this phase
of handling the Negro Negro Uncle Toms always avail
able, and the fee isn't too high
few months ago. Little Rock Negroes became victims of
deception that the Trumans civil rights proposal couldn't
meet in comparison In fact this deception far
deceptive than the betrayal of Christ by Judas according the
Biblical this could only through the
sponsorship of few Negroes who riding around in
late model and who effort conceal the fact that
they got theirs" This the Negro park The
got Negro The Negro leaders go theirs usual
the Negro public got nothing
The late betrayal of the Negro the Negro park bond
failed Negroes confidence white man.
for right behind that the white wanted money to
keep his superiority up the Negro the educational field
And again. the bond issue used few key Negroes
called in and the fireworks started The results
cessu for the white The bond passed The white boys
and girls will get improvements in their physical education
The Negro gets what he has always gotten-N G.
The reaction of Negroes in Little Rock leaves considerable
grounds for alarm But being accustomed the nonhaant at
ttude Of the Negro who has leader
to permit ourselves to lose equilibrium anything Lit
lie Rocsians do.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Human Beings And The ku KIux Khan
BY Elliott Carlton

BY Elliott Carlton
secret operative-(a who is taxidemist in the
stuffed brown shirt division leading Washington
that the Ku Kluxers human beings
This distinct disappointment to most Of of
but science science and its conclusions often
even when they appear to be most unlikely.
Even operative somewhat bewldered by
his conclusion through he does admit that good possibility Of
exists because he has had experience with subjects who
think that head consists Of pillow
But it the axidemist is right the human is notch
lower in the scale evolution than have been led
to believe Indeed be possible to demonstrate some
overlapping with two species of monkeys.
About the only bright spot in the picture that there
comparatively few Ku Kucks This scarcity well be
clue to their peculiar behavior for their support of the poll
tax and other restrictions based discrimination indicates that
they afraid of most human beings.
It's wonder then that the Klucks have so little regard
for most Catholics Poles Jews Italians Negroes and for
egnes The simple fact that they have little regards for
anybodyeven the eighty per of the native white
Professionals in the South who also deprived Of their voting
rights by the poll tax
Thus human beings need not feel quite bad a.
bout the taxidemss findings The hatred toward the rest Of
the human that inspired the Kucks only that
most human beings pretty normal.
1t proves, too that the Kucks part of that nac
fringe that personifed, so long ago. by Hitler and
Goebbes About the only way which they differ from these
predecessors in that they speak different anguagebut there
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
What viii The Decision Be?

The United States Supreme Court decide whether
there any truth in the famous Dxecrat phrase sepa
rate but equal.
We only hold opinion of what the decision
will In the past there have been many decisions
in courts and the Highest Court exception in favor of
white instead Of right.
II the decision of the High Court rendered according to
the law equal rights will that "Dxecra phrase
has meaning whatever No people have equal rights
without having the rights And people the
rights when imaginary line drawn separate them
So therefore, regardless of the decision of the High Court
We still hold opinion that segregation nnges upon the
rights of people, white and colored.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
JAW HEAD GETS
WDL AWARD

Walter P. Reuther, President Of
the United Automobile Workers
CLIO, received the Workers De-
tense Leagues Eight Annual Glen
denim award for Distinguished Ser
vice to Labor's Rights.
The award was made to Mr.. Reu-
Their at a Testimonial dinner at
the Hotel Aster, New York City.
Wednesday. Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
welt was invited to make the pre-
sentation. Secretary of Labor Maui
rice Tobin, Governor Chester
Bowles, and CLIO President Phillip
Murray we're among the speakers.
The British Labor Government
was represented by U. N. Delegate
Hector Mcneil.
"As leader who earned his
place by dint of concrete pre-
Torrance, he deeply merits the
award" Mr.. Harrington said. Con-
scious of the meaning of complete
democracy, Walter Reuther has
been an able fighter against to-
talitarianism of all kinds. He has
incurred the emnity of Commun-
lists, Fascists and reactionary in
dustrialists. For this alone he
gained a host of friends
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Mature Thoughts
By Ruth r. Walker


Maybe what write in this column is not always in accord
with the popular trend of opinion but the truth is mistaken
In my category there two kinds of people, the kind
that do agree with truth and the kind that do not know the
truth.
There those who sincerely feel that all brothers.
and there those who do not sincerely feel that way But
those who feel that at least avoid giving offene
by what they say and by the they act This good way
keep of troube-tae the first two steps toward gaining
control over how you feel.
Envy and contempt not any different since envy
presses itself by showing contemp and does contempt
Since strife change persons feeling the best
lection against treatment springng from resentment toward
get of the way until you tame down to
how you feel about It,
We took the first step of constructive help when
ton gave financial aid to finance increase of to
provide between the states And cannot that
ever lost money by reason of our Goodwill"
we can prove that free enterprise the best camp
to join up WITH have to be consistent in expressed de-
sire to live and let live.
When a nation took the job of international help
those countries who prefer government in harmony with
took the second constructive step towards the peaceful
persuasion of Goodwill" And will not lose money by
of it.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Woman Day
Observance

Woman's Day will be observed
at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church,
l4th and Ringo, Sunday. Rev. W.
E. Hayes is pastor. Guest speakers
at the morning hour will be Mrs.
Effie c. jenkins, Women in Re-
ligion'; Miss Irene Coggs, "Wo-
men in Education, Mrs. Madeline
Walker. "Womans Work with
Teen-Agers" Guest solost will be
Mrs. Zenobia E. Minor. Singers
from the blind school will render
a musical program at 8 p. m. Mrs.
Edna Childs is director. The pub
lie is invited.
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Lost Boundaries
Producer To Test
18th Amendment

Hollywood (Atlas) One of the
broadest and most significant test
ever to be made of the constitu-
tionality Of state and other gov
ernmental censorship of films Is
being prepared by former Justice
Samuel Rosenman on behalf of
Louis de Rochemont, film produ-
Ger of Lost Boundaries" and his
corporation and Film Classic. The
suit will be filed in Atlanta Fed
eral court within a week, seeking
an injunction against Miss Chris
tine Smith, Georgia censor's in
reference with the exhibition Of
the film Lost Boundaries"
Arkansas State press., 1949-11-18
Pittsburgh Elects
First Negro Judge

Pittsburg, Penn.-(A)-Homer s
Brown, veteran Democratic state
legislator was elected and became
Allegheny County's first Negro
Judge His vote over his opponent
was by more than 10000 majority
Mr. Brown is a native Of Hunt
ington, w Va, and Is a graduate
of Virginia Union University and
of the University of Pittsburp He
was admitted to the bar in 1922,
and in his rise to political for.
tune he held prominent post, both.
in the city government and in thA
state He is state legislator, but
said he would resign Immediately.