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Evening star., 1949-09-12
Disagrees With Editorial
On Second Peekskill Riot
To the Hsditor of 1,he Cter.

TO the Editor OF The Star:
Your editorial Freedom to Riot" inspired
by the second disturbance at Peekskill, NJ Y,
caused me amaZement and regret. The rea-
soning appears to be of the same tortured
and twisted variety characteristic of pre-
war Germany and Italy or of present-day
Russia. It is with sorrow find it in a lead
ing Washington daily.
The second riot at Peekskill was deplor-
able and unnecessary, as you state. The So
luton, however, is certainly not the nulli-
f1cation of the constitutional right "of the
people peaceably to assemble" To deny any
group the right of peaceable assemblage
merely because another group, in an effort
to abridge that right, threatens to, and
does in fact, breach the public peace would
leave the country at the mercy OF organized
thuggery of the Right and of the Left. Pub
lie tranquility is desirable. but not at the
price Of liberty and democracy.
The Congress on Civil Rights had an un-
questioned right to hold meeting at Peek
skill; regardless of protests, the public au-
thorities properly granted permit for the
gathering. What these authorities should not
have done was grant permit to rivals
group to demonstrate at exactly the same
hour and in almost the same place. The
avowed intent of the veteran" groups was
to break up the previously scheduled gather
ing; this being common knowledge, the To-
cal authorities with propriety could have
refused the permit. The right Of the "veter-
ans to demonstrate cannot be denied; but
the authorities should have insisted that
their meeting be scheduled at an earlier or
later date or at distance of several miles
from the gathering that previously had been
arranged. Such a requirement would in no
substantive sense have impaired the rights
of either group; at the same time it would
have preserved the public peace. The Su-
preme Court doubtless would uphold such
an act of discretion on the part Of the local
authorities; past decisions indicate that it
would. at all events. But surely the Court
must never-as your editorial writer advises
1t should sanction the denial Of a permit
to any group, assembling for peaceful pur-
pose, because another group threatens vio-
lence if the meeting takes place.
In conclusion, should like to ask your
editorial writer series of pointed questions:
Suppose a group here in Washington, dis
agreeing with Star editorials, demands the
right to demonstrate around the area i'm
mediately adjacent to The Star Building.
and suppose this group should SO riotiously
demonstrate, manhandling those attempting
to enter or leave that building, dismantling
delivery wagons and beating up drivers. as
to make impossible the publishing OF
newspaper the peace in the
Evening star., 1949-09-12
Appreciation of Health Articles
Generously Expressed

generously Expressed
To the Editor Of The Star:
May take this oportunity to thank you
for your cooperation in assisting the Health
Department to inform the parents of school
children of the Importance of immunization
against the common childhood diseases.
The response to these articles was except
ional. Our information clerk reported ap-
proximately 20 telephone calls day during
the period these articles appeared. This is
a greater number of calls than have been
received on other series which have been
used.
Parents mentioned reading the articles in
the newspapers and requested additional in
formation that was not included in the ma
terial that was printed.
sincerely appreciate your cooperation in
performing this much needed public health
service.
GEORGE c. RUTLAND, MD,
Health Officer.
Evening star., 1949-09-12
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
Uriter, although it Is permissible for
,0riter kno1Dn to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-09-12
Questions and Answers

reader get the answer to any question
of fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau, 316 Eye st. ne, WASHINGTON 2, D. C.
Please inclose three 90 cents for return postage
Evening star., 1949-09-12
Further Criticism
OF Presidents Military Aide
To the Editor of The Star.

OF Presidents Military Aide
To the Editor Of The Star:
General Vaughan in the White House
presents an evil picture but worse one is
presented by the attitude of at least part
of the public.
One individual. referring to the General
writes. He is what the G. rs call good
joe I'll take General Vaughan with all his
faults"
In Heavens name. are we always to judge
people and circumstances by the selfish little
benefits that may accrue from them to us?
Can't we ever forget ourselves and think
of the good of the country? Vaughan smells
and that's that. LEE JONES,
Evening star., 1949-09-12
To the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Star:
Comments and criticisms of President
Truman and his determined attitude con-
cerning General Vaughan remind us of a
statement made by a clergyman when he
was congratulated on his choice of fine
men" on his church board. He said: "You
compliment me. for there is saying Men
choosing those to serve with him will gather
about him men of his own caliber and
ability"
Another saying: water finds its own
level"
Also: Birds of feather flock together"
If General Vaughan were a man of fine
intelligence and character, he surely would
consider the good name of the President and
respect for his high Office and cause no more
embarr assment by taking himself out of the
picture FLORENCE j. COOKSEY.
Evening star., 1949-09-12

Non smokers Suffer
From Smokers Lack of Manners
To the Editor of The STAR
Did you ever see smoker with any man.
ners? They puff smoke while you are eating.
no matter how disagreeable to you. Some
folk who have sensitive throats cannot stand
smoke and it makes them ill, believe it or not
MRS. H. e. BELL,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
HOnored With Stork Shower

Mrs. George Heise was honored
with stork shower Tuesday eve
ming by her aunt, Mrs. Frank
Kruse. Cootie was the diversion
of the evening with awards going
to Mrs. William Jacobsen for high
score, and Mrs. Sophie Weller for
low score. The gifts were opened
before lunch was served.
Guests included Mrs. John Hens
ler, Oak Harbor; Mrs. Walter Hut
ton, Huron; Mrs. Ralph Kohl, Oak
Harbor; Mrs. Warren Gulau, Mrs.
William Foster, Mrs. Carl Schultz,
Mrs. Carl Bloom, Mrs. Ralph
Lange, Mrs. Richard Bennett, Mrs.
William Jacobsen, Mrs. Wesley
Zehner, Mrs. Ralph Druyor, Mrs.
Delbert Wilson, Mrs. Ralph Quis-
no, Mrs. Sophie Weller and Mrs.
Emil Witcher.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
OVER THE
BACK FENCE
By MARGUERITE FINEFRoCK

Hiya NeighbOr-Just minute,
we want to hang this sign on the
back fence: For Rent-Washlines
Amy fremen desiring to use our
washlines for drying out their uni
forms may do 50, for slight fee
of course, by contracting Mrs. Ogle-
thorpe. We figure there couldn't
have been a dry uniform in the
whole outfit after Wednesdays
downpour and renting our wash
lines seemed like 2 right nice
idea, maybe we can make enough
money on the deal to pay for hav-
ing the fence painted. We've re-
served lines one and two for the
pants and shirts; line three, for
striped and polka dotted shorts;
line four -or the SUMMER weight
longies and line five for any mis-
cellaneous articles like socks, hand
kerchiefs, etc. And if necessary
well stretch up an emergency line
between the apple trees for shoes
and hats. Anyone is eligible to
participate in the hanging, pro-
vided he brings his own clothes
pins. And if the weather should
take another turn for the worse,
well even go SO far as to issue
rainchecks. Fair enough?
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Connors-Lettich Wedding

Before an altar beautifully dec
GRATED with white gladiolis, car
nations, and lighted candles, Mis-:
Elizabeth Conors, daughter OF
John ]. Connors, and the late Mrs
Connors, became the bride of Johr
Lettich, son of Mrs. Millie Lettich
Saturday evening in Peace Luth.
eran church. The Rev. E. H. En-,
gel officiated.
Miss Dorothy Wenger was maid
of honor. The best man was Pat
rick O'Brien while ushers were
John E. Heintz, Columbus, broth
er-in-law of the groom and Thur
man Armstrong.
Miss Connors chose for her we'd
ding a navy sheer dress in the re-
dingote style over navy and
white polka dot slip, navy sheer
picture hat, navy accessories and
short white gloves. She carried
a white orchid on white prayer
book.
The maid of honor wore a sheer
brown and white print dress, a
large brown hat, green accessor-
les and short white gloves. Her
corsage was of white roses.
Mrs. Lettich, mother of the
groom, wore navy crepe dress
with navy and white accessories
and red rose corsage.
Over one hundred guests were
present at the ceremony and the
reception which followed immedi-
ately in the home of the bride.
The young couple left for we'd
ding trip into Michigan and upon
their return will reside at 327
Jackson street.
Mrs. Lettich was graduated
from the local high school with
the class of 1943 and is employed
in the office of the Standard Pro-
ducts Company. Mr.. Lettich also
graduated with the class of 1943
and attended Ohio University,
Bowling Green State University
and is now attending Toledo Uni
versity in the college of engineer
ing.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Gold Star Mothers Meet

A regular meeting of the Otta-
wa County Gold Star Mothers was
held in Legion Hall, Oak Harbor,
Tuesday evening. The national
convention was discussed. Mrs.
Cora Buchanan entertained after
the meeting with birthday lunch.
The National Gold Star Moth
ers Convention was held in the
Sherman Hotel, Chicago, June
to 9. Mrs. Earl Boomer and Mrs.
George Hemminger, Oak Harbor,
and Mrs. Joseph Kapko, Marble
head attended. Mrs. Leslie Brown,
delegate from Port Clinton, was
unable to attend because of i'll
ness.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Junior Guild Meets

Junior Guild of st. Paul's Slo-
vack Luthran church met Tuesday
evening for a regular business
meeting. Sewing followed the
business meeting. 1t was an
nouncd that Mrs. Suzanne Val
loch, Cleveland, was the winner Of
the quilt which was raffled off at
recent meeting. Proceeds will
be used for church needs.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Married In PARSONAGE

A quiet ceremony in st. John
Lutheran church parsonage Sat-
urday at o'clock united in mar
riage Mrs. Minnie Chesney and
William James Maybell, both of
Port Clinton. Mr.. and Mrs. Meryl
Ziegler were the only attendants.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Annual Dinner Held

Fortnightly Club held its an
nual dinner at Marshall's Inn,
Tuesday evening. Bridge was
played after dinner was served. !.
High score was held by Miss
Anna de la Barre and second
high by Mrs. Nell Camper. The
club resumes meetings in Octo-
Der.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
ID. A. X. Luncheon

Daughters of the American
Revolution, DeLery Portage Chap
ter No. 1884, held a luncheon in
Hotel Lakeside, Tuesday after
noon. Those present were: Mrs.
Fred Cough, Mrs. Henry Cow
gill, Mrs. J. b. Nelson, Mrs.
Ralph Wedekind, Mrs. Robert Gill,
Mrs. c. B. Finefrock, Mrs. Ross
Mullen, Mrs. Gerald Hannah, Mrs,
Myrtle Allbritain, and Miss Leone
Smith. Guests included Mrs,
Charles Ruddock, Mrs. H. b.
Karshner, Mrs. 7. l.. Kelly, Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. Bert Lockwood and
Miss Susan Xeis.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
w Wedding Date Set

Miss Emma Gordon, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh A. Cor
don, Oak Harbor, will become the
bride Of Dale Zyski, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Zyski, Fremont, Sat-
urday evening, June 25, in the
Oak Harbor Methodist Church.
a reception will follow in the
church social rooms.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Social Events
Bride Elect HOnored

Miss Nancy Keller, bride elect
of June 25, was honored with a
miscellaneous bridal shower on
Thursday evening. Mrs. Richard
Pelham Keller and Miss Jean
Crawford were co-hostesses in the
home of Mrs. Edwin Fall. A des-
sert course was served and cards
were the diversion of the even
ing. The decorations were iii the
nautical theme.
Those present included Mrs.
Carl Keller, Mrs. Beryl Welty, Sr,
Mrs. Carlton Allan, Mrs. ID. W..
Fox, Mrs. Henry Hernandez, Mrs.
William Benedict, Mrs. Jack Lay,
Mrs. Leroy Bracken, Mrs. Harvey
ISnider, Mrs. David Thierwechter,
Oak Harbor, Miss Margaret Herl,
Miss Mary Lou Keller, the honor
ed guest and the hostesses.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Sewing Club Meets

Mrs. Paul Cochran was host
ess to her sewing club Monday
evening. The evening was spent
socially and refreshments were
served. Plans were discussed for
next year. Next hostess to the
club will be Mrs. Robert Thomp-
son.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Open House Planned

In observance OF their golden
wedding anniversary, DR.. and Mrs.
T. l.. Kelly will hold Open House
in their residence at 418 East
Perry street Friday afternoon and
evening, June %.
Elizabeth Hansen and Thomas
Leroy Kelly were united in marri-
age in Fremont on June "a, 1899.
During their early married life,
DR.. and Mrs. Kelly lived in To-
ledo and Lakeside and have lived
here for the past 20 years.
Helping to observe the anniver-
sary will be their daughter, Mrs.
J. b. Nelson, Port Clinton; their
two sons, Robert l.. Kelly, Dallas,
Texas, and John Kelly, Toledo;
their three grandchildren and one
great-grandchi!d.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Surprised With StOrk Shower

Mrs. Thomas Martin was honor
ed guest at a surprise stork show
er Thursday evening given by Mrs.
Richard Thomas in the Erie Gar
dens Community House. A social
evening was enjoyed by all pres
ent. The gifts were opened after
lunch was served. The door prize
was won by Mrs. Rupert Spurlin.
Those present were Mrs. Beoita
McAtee, Mrs. John Schramm,
Mrs. Frank Garnese, Mrs. Rupert
Spurlin, the honored guest and
the hostess. Those sending gifts
but unable to attend We're Mrs.
Lester Clark, Mrs John Cahill,
Mrs. George Robron, Miss Rita
Fisher and Miss Joan Basbore.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17

Commodore Perry Circle of the
c. c. l.. held the annual picnic
Thursday in State Park. Mem
bers and their families attended
with about 80 present. The social
committee with Mrs. w. C. Tim
bin, chairman, was in charge.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
BrOwn-Belt Marriage


A bride Of Monday, June 20,
will be Carolyn Marie Brown,
daughter OF Nh. and Mrs. William
K. Brown, Lakeside, whose mar
riage to John Robert Belt, SON of
DR.. and Mrs. Leroy l.. Belt, Erie
Ordnance Depot, will take place
in Orchestra Hall, Lakeside. The
Rev. H. j. Hillberry will officiate
at 1880 that evening.
Miss 10 Ann McRitchie, Lake
side, will be maid of honor. Miss
Marjorie Belt, sister of the groom
and Miss Marjorie Pulschen, Port
Clinton and Miss Patricia Owens,
Marion, classmates at Bowling
Green University, will be the
other attendants.
Mr.. Belts brother, Leroy L.
Belt Jr., Toledo, will serve as
best man. Ushers will be Arthur
A. Brown and John c. Brown,
brothers Of the bride, E. Seigel
and l.. Steele, fraternity brothers
OF the groom.
Both young folks were gradu-
atcd from Lakeside High School
with the class of 1916. Miss
Brown attended Bowling Green
State University and Davis Busi-
ness College in Toledo and has
been employed in the office of her
fathers firm, Worthy r. Brown
and Son, Inc.
The groom is a member of the
Chi Phi fraternity at Ohio Wes-
leyan University and has just
completed his senior year.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Everyone But the weatherman

Everyone But the weatherman
cooperated to make the firemen's
convention one of the biggest
events of the year, and he GER
tainly turned out to be the prize
drip. Everybody and his brother
turned out for the big parade
which, had it not been rained out,
would have been the largest and
most colorful one Port Clinton
S likely to sec in long time. But
marchers couldn't march and floats
couldn't float in that downpour.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17

directed by visiting fireman from
Clyde who, with pants rolled up
above his knees, also did some
fancy dancing along with the di-
recting The relIow whose col
lar and shirt front was profusely
autographed with girls names
All the firemen looking neat
and nifty in their uniforms.
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Didn't Get A chance to see the
Nissen Shoe store float when it
was finished and ready for the
parade but we did see it in the
making, and a masterpiece of
construction it was! The huge
shoe, a replica of the one that
housed the Old Woman and ali
her children in the nursery rhyme,
was constructed Of boards and
waterproof paper overlaid with
chicken wire, then covered with
cement and spray painted to look
like the real thing. The shoe
weighed approximately $50 lbs.
when finished and the combined
time of those who worked on it
must have totaled somewhere in
the neighborhood of 500 hours.
1t had a thatched roof with a
crooked stove pipe poking its way
out one side. 1t was built to
scale, Bob Connor having used a
mans size S1a shoe for the model.
Doors and windows and the
stitching were painted on by Pris-
ella Rhiel. When mounted on the
truck it stood II feet above the
street and the fellows from the
store went about town Tuesday
measuring heights to be sure their
shoe would clear the railroad un-
derpasses and trees. It's a darn
ed shame the rain prohibited it's
being seen because it surely was
a clever and attractive float We
hope you get to see it sometime.
The First Aid station, set up
by the Red Cross in the building
at the corner OF Second and JEFF
ferson to take care of any emer
gencies during the convention, had
nary customer. On hand to lend
aid should anyone have fallen by
the wayside because of the heat or
needed first aid for blisters, cuts
or scratches was Mrs. Gaillord
Willett, of Elmore, registered
nurse, and Red Cross First Aid
instructors, Stanley Halick of the
o. P. S., and Robert Acker, of the
U. S. Gypsum Co.
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A Telephone Informant suggests
that we pass an orchid over the
back fence to Bertha Jack who out
of the goodness of her heart, has
taken into her home a young mar
ried couple and their two-year-old
daughter until such a time as they
can find living quarters. The hus-
band is employed here and the
couple is desperately in need of
an apartment or house. If you
know of anything available, we're
sure they'd appreciate a call from
you.
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When Joseph Lukac and Gerald
Robinson graduated from Port
Clinton High (194D, they gradu-
ated in what was then the largest
class Q02). On June 3rd of this
year, they again graduated togeth-
ell in the largest graduating class
Of Bowling Green University
(4S5). Joseph Lukac graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Physical Education and Gerald
Robinson graduated with Bache-
lor Of Arts and Bachelor of Science
degree in Public School Music
Education.
Commodore Perry Circle of the
c. c. l.. held the annual picnic
Thursday in State Park. Mem
bers and their families attended
with about 80 present. The social
committee with Mrs. w. C. Tim
L l.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Playm akers Meet

Piaymakers Meet
A regular meeting of the Play
makers will be held Thursday,
June %, i'll Erie Gardens Com
munity House.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Committees Named

Federation OF Women's Clubs
last board meeting OF the season
wag held Tuesday evening in the
home OF the retiring president,
Mrs. A. w. Chapman, with Il
members present. Annual reports
were given by all committe chair
men.
Mrs. William Smith, president
Of the Lakeside Federation, an
rounced that the speaker for the
convention which takes place in
July will be Mrs. Axel Skjerne.
Mrs. ID. d. Sims is chairman OF
the luncheon committee for the
convention and her committee con-
sists of Mrs. Richard Cooper, Mrs.
Stan Larson, Mrs. J. G. Hitchcock,
Mrs. David Stanton, Mrs. DeWard
Hostrup, Mrs. T. X Tadsen, Mrs.
Alvina Holtcamp, Mrs. Fred Zeis,
Mrs. Henry Cedoz and Mrs. Fran
els Mekus. The Federation en-
doiSSS lllG PAOPoSdl w spray "''S
town with d d. T.
Mrs. Carl Heckler, new presi-
dent, appointed her committees
for the coming year which begins
in September. They are: Pro-
gram, Mrs. Francis Mekus, Liter
ary and Social Club; Civic, Mrs.
Albert Fall, Junior Women's Club;
Ways and Means, Mrs. Dora Will
son, 'SS Circle; Welfare, Mrs.
George Slaughter, Child Study
ClIb; Educational, Mrs. Stan Lar
son, Commodore Perry Circle;
Blind Sale, Mrs. Kenneth Krupp,
Child Guidance; Scrapbook, Miss
Ida Beck, Coterie; Members-at
large, Mrs. Harvey Battrell,
Thursday Study Club; and Pub
licity, Mrs. j. A. Evers, Fort
nightly Club. Refreshments were
served at the close of the meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17
Seen At A Glance during the

Seen At A Glance during the
convention A small sized wash
ing futtering in the breeze from
atop a car. The rope line was tied
to the handles of two sink plung
ers attached to the top of the car
and several pink blush-to mention
items, such as Mrs. Oglethorpe
might wear, were pinned to the
line. A sign on the back of the
car invited folks at large to stop
in at the (name of cottage) and to
bring your own mix" The
serious faced gent who poked his
head into the office doorway to in
form us that "everything's going
to pot, holding in his hand
china receptacle to prove his
statement Two bearded fire
men from Pioneer, Ohio, looking
for all the world like the gold
rushers of 40. Pioneer will soon
hold a centennial celebration and
all the men in that town are
growing boards for the big event
The gay blade parading the
streets wearing pink girdle
over top his clothes, with the
back garter attached to the cuff
of his rolled up pant leg. Said
an observant female with a criti-
cal eye, Good heavens, he has
it on backwards" The red
haired girl dashing down the
street wearing q black derby hat
An out-of-town gent look
ing coy beneath a small green
paper umbrella The old tel-
low doing the town in a baggy
pair of black trousers Worn over
his own white ones and held up,
at a point somewhere between his
hips and his knees, by a piece
of wire. He stopped every woman
he met to tell her, YOU'RE the
best looking gosh darned woman
I've seen today. The hefty
gal who chinned herself on the
framework of one of the refresh
ment stands, when it was being
erected, in an attempt to prove
that it wasn't a good solid struc-
ture. When it safely held up
under her weight she conceded
the point The Bryan high
schol band entertaining the JEFF
ferson street neighborhood with
musical selections from porches
whence they had fled for shelter
when the rains came. And being
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-06-17

directed by visiting fireman from
Clyde who, with pants rolled up
above his knees, also did some
fancy dancing along with the di-
recting The relIow whose col
lar and shirt front was profusely
autographed with girls names
All the firemen looking neat
and nifty in their uniforms.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-01-06

100,000,000 children to be tested
in world drive on "TB."