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Evening star., 1950-06-14
By the Assoeiuied Press

TAIPEI, June 1.-THE Nation
alist control Yuan wants to know
what happened to S. million worth
of pearls, diamonds and other
precious jewels supposed to have
been transferred from Shanghai
to Formosa.
Neither the jewels, seized from
the japanese puppet government,
nor the tank landing ship on which
Evening star., 1950-06-14
NotionoIists Missing S. Million in Jewels

they were transported ever reached
Formosa. the control Yuan
charges.
1t wants somebody in the Gen.
trail Trust Co. of China arrested
for graft. but did not name the
person suspected.
Evening star., 1950-06-14
Womun's Club Elects

Mrs. Gail A. Hathaway has
been elected president of the Uni
versity Park Woman's Club. Other
officers are: Mrs. Elsie Frey, vice
president: Mrs. Howard NJ. Smith,
Evening star., 1950-06-14

treasurer: Mrs. Arthur S. Patrick
and Mrs. John e. Conley. secre-
tarieS, and Mrs. Charles o. Mid
dlekauf, director.
Evening star., 1950-06-14

More than % million acres of
land in the United States are
normally used to grow cotton.
Evening star., 1950-06-14
First Air Races Held

Air races, first Of their kind in
Asia. were held recently at CAL
cllffa
Evening star., 1950-06-14

There were 2.803 Christian
churches in Japan in i949.
Evening star., 1950-06-14
Eye Mostly LIQUID

The human eye is composed en-
tirely of water. salts. sugar. fat
and alhumen.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Fire Losses
Total $4,000

Port Clinton's Volunteer Fire
men answered 72 fire calls within
the city limits during 1949, Sec
retary Jack Riddle reported. The
local fire fighters also answered
one call to Oak Harbor, two to
Marblehead, three drownings and
one rescue squad call.
Fire losses were listed at $10,-
500 which included the Gypsum
Fruit House, Havener home in
Gypsum and the Hablitzel Hard
ware Store fire. Other big fires
in Catawba Twp, Bay Twp, Erie
Gardens and Portage Twp,
brought the total losses for the
year up to $4,000.
Late in the year, the firemen
received another new fire truck
and several hundred feet of fire
hosewere also added to the equip
ment. Walter Miller is chief of
the excellent Department.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Social Events
InstalIs New Officers

Philemon Turner Women's Re-
lief Corps. met Monday evening
when new officers were installed
by Mrs. George Zimmerman of
Fremont. Assisting were Mrs,
Roy Fowler, Mrs. Charles Bailey,
Mrs. Vern Phillips, Mrs. Hal Trox-
ell, Mrs. Arthur Williams and Mrs,
Michael Macielewicz, also of Ere
mont.
Officers installed were Mrs.
Goldie Dorr, president; Mrs. Lou
ise Liptok, senior vice president;
Mrs. Laverne Schultz, junior vice
president; Mrs. Orilla Holstead,
secretary; Miss Marilyn Witt
treasurer; Mrs. Oma Cariens,
chaplain; Mrs. Agnes Rhoda, con-
ductress; Mrs. Estella Oleska,
assistant conductress; Mrs. Joan
Pigney, guard; Mrs. Thelma Nor
itz, assistant guard; Mrs. Jennie
King, patriotic instructor and Mrs.
Ruby Sabin, musician.
Color guard bearers installed
were Mrs. Jewel Sharp, Mrs. Ber-
tha Halstead, Mrs. Geraldine
Rohde, and Mrs. Edith Sparkling
Other Fremont visitors present
included Mrs. Oliver Rosenberg
er, Mrs. Lulu limerick and Mrs.
Clara Gategar. Lunch was serv-
ed after the meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Potato Loan
Deadline Nears

January 13, 1850, is the closing
date for accepting applications for
1850 new farm potato allotments.
A "new farm is one on which po-
tatoes have not been planted in one
or more of the years 1947, 194S,
1949, or is one on which the 1850
farm operators personal history
of potato production since 1916 is
not used in determining the farms
allotment.
Any person interested as opera
tor, landlord or tenant in produc'
tion of potatoes which comes un-
der the above description, should
contact the local PIMA Office on oi
before January Is, 1850.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Rotarians See
Candy Movies

Films depicting the manufac-
ture of famous candies We're
shown at the Rotary Club meet
ing in St. John Lutheran Church
Tuesday noon.
Al Kelso, Lakeside, a represen-
tative Of the Timken Roller Bear
ing Company, Canton, was intro
0uced as new member. kelso
was pinned" by President John
Anderson.
Nilkanth Chavre, famed Hindu
lecturer, will speak on the sub
ject Future of World Peace"
February ID when Ladies' Night
is held by Rotarians.
Eleven crippled children will be
taken to Toledo's Sports Arena at
$3.50 Saturday, January 81, when
the Rotarians sponsor their at
tendance at the annual Grotto Cir
Gus.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Seat New Kiwanis
Club Officers

Francis Mekus was installed as
president of the Port Clinton XII
wants Club Wednesday noon at
the meeting in the f. U. B..
church parlors. 1t. Gov. B. Har-
ry Parke, Norwalk, was Install
ing officer.
Also installed were Vice-Presi-
dent Charles Dewitt, Secretary
Treasurer ID. d. Sims, and direc-
tors, Frank Quisno, DR.. Cyrus
Wood, Carl Heckler, Lyle Mayhem,
Robert Kyle, Stanley Halick and
DR.. Richard Semon.
Ray Boiler was presented with
the past presidents pin. 1t. Gov.
Parke spoke briefly on the duties
of the newly-installed officers
an club detectives.
Junior Kiwanians introuced in
Glued William Riddle, William Bel
shaw and Robert Owen.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Brandow Heads
Insurance Men

George Brandow, Elmore, was
elected president of the newly
organized Ottawa County Associ-
alton of Insurance Agents at the
meeting held Thursday in the
Warner Hotel, Oak Harbor.
David Thierwechter, Oak Har-
Dor, is vice-president, and Albert
Davids, Port Clinton, secretary
treasurer. Directors include Har-
ry Belknap and Frederick Zeis,
Port Clinton; Robert Carroll, of
Lakeside, John Wood, Genoa, and
Waldo Druckenmiller, Oak Har-
Dor.
Agencies represented include
Sam Christensen, Belknap, Younk-
er, Davids, Bolte and Tadsen, Port
Clinton; Foreman, Druckenmiller
and Mizener, Oak Harbor; Bran
dow, Elmore; Carroll, Lakeside
and Wood, Genoa.
The association is affiliated with
the Ohio and National Associa-
ton of Insurance agents. A din
ner meet will be held February
2 in the Warner Hotel.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Cars Damaged
On Icy Pavements

Four cars were damaged in ac-
cidents on slippery pavements
Friday. Cars being driven by
Warren Buxton, Jr., Route l, and
Frank Boyles, Cleveland, collided
at East Second and Ash Streets
Friday forenoon.
A station wagon being driven
by Clifford Christensen, 426 East
Perry Street, and a car being driv
en- by Baimon Irby, Sandusky,
collided at Perry and Jefferson
that afternoon. No one was re-
ported injured.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
BREAKS LEG

Mrs. Ella Markley, Oak Har-
Dor, Standard Products Com
pany employee, suffered a Sc
verely fractured ankle Sunday
when she slipped on ice while
entering an Oak Harbor church,
She was given emergency treat
ment at Magruder Hospital and
taken, via Gerner and Wolf am
bulance, to Toledo Riverside Hos
pital for specialist aid.
Rummage Sale, Jan. 25-26-27, al
City Hall Basement, 9 to 5. Daugh.
ters of America. 4S-2t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
SLATER TO SPEAK

Margaret Slater, sergeant in
the Toledo Women's Bureau of
the Police Department, will be
the speaker Monday evening at
7:30 when the PIT. A. meets in
the school auditorium. A short
business session is planned before
Mrs. Slater's address. The gen.
oral public may attend.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
V. F. w. Auxiliary Meets

Anniversary Dinner of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the V. F. w.
will be held at $50 p. m. in TRAY
elers Inn. The regular meeting
will follow in the Post Hall. A
Iinochle Party has been planned
for Friday, January 20, at 8
o'clock in the hall. Prizes will be
awarded for ladies and gents high
scores and lunch will be served.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Louis Mcintosh returned to New
York City last Saturday after
having spent a number of weeks
here with Mrs. Mcintosh at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Ed
ward F.. Kuhnle, West Fourth
street. Mrs. Mcintosh will return
to New York later.
- - -
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Keith
Zwerman, Route 3, are the
parents of u daughter
weighing four pounds, nine and
quarter ounces, born Friday
in Magruder hospital.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Petersen,
Boone, Iowa, left Wednesday after
spending several days as guests
of his brother-in-law and sister,
Mr., and Mrs. Torvald Hostrup.
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c. HI. Jackson, of the Jackson
Appliance Service, transacted
business in Cleveland, Friday.
Rummage Sale, Jan. 25-26-27, at
City Hall Basement, 9 to S. Daugh-
ters of America, 4S-2t
~Y A son weighing seven
pounds, Is ia ounces was
born Saturday in Magru-
der hospital TO Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Zelms, Sd West Loop, Erie Gard
ems.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Kolesar are
planning on leaving February /,
for an extended visit in the sun
ny south. They plan to spend 20
days in Mexico.
-is
Members of the Colonial Club
will hold their annual meeting
and election of officers in their
club rooms, National Bank build
ing, Monday evening, January 16,
when six o'clock dinner will be
part OF the program.
-:
~Y Mr.. and Mrs. Carl War
gowsky, of Oak Harbor,
. are the parents of son
weighing seven pounds, 10 IA
ounces, born Saturday in Magru-
der hospital.
-: -
Smith Beauty Shop will be
closed from Feb. 8 to March 2.
4S-3t
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Stensen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Shine Maxwell are
expected to return home the lat
ter part of this week, after trip
to California by automobile route.
-.
~W A daughter weighing
eight pounds, three and
cne-quarter ounces, was
born Monday in Magruder hos
pital to Mr.. and Mrs. William
Herms, of Oak Harbor.
-: -:
Mrs. Merriam Budd entered Mer-
cy Hospital, Toledo, on Tuesday
where she was to undergo surgery
Thursday for a back ailment.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
]. f. F. Club Meets

j. F. +. Pinochle Club met Fri
day evening in the home of Miss
Catherine Fitzthum. Mrs. STAN
ley Hallick acted as substitute
player. High scores were held
by Mrs. Ed. Smidutz and Miss Le-
more Petersen. Refreshments were
served late in the evening.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Contract Club Meets

Monday Night Contract Club
met this week in the home of Mrs.
Fred Kreutzfeld. A dessert course
was enjoyed early in the even
ing. High scores were held by
Mrs. John Holder, Mrs. Robert
Loder and Mrs. Ralph Corbin.
When the club meets in two weeks
Mrs. Loder will entertain.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Couples Club Meets

Mr.. and Mrs. John Steager en-
tertained the members of the
Couples Club Sunday evening.
Awards were presented to Mrs.
Denver Rowley, Mrs. j. H. Gulau,
and Mrs. Steager for the ladies.
Ben Bahnsen, Denver Rowley and
Mr.. Steager held high scores for
the men. Lunch was served fol-
lowing cards at tables decorated
in the Christmas scheme. Mr.. and
Mrs. Adair Wilber will entertain
in two weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
SOrOsis Club TO Meet

Sorosis Club will meet Friday,
January 20, in the home of Mrs.
Chris Williamson. Mrs. Edwin
Fall will review the book "Amer-
lean Heartwood" by Donald Cul-
ross Peattie. Dinner will be SER
we'd at the close of the meeting
by the hostess.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Ottawa Club Meet

Ottawa Club met Wednesday
afternoon in the home of Mrs.
Albert Holzhauer. Mrs. Law
renee Satterfeld, Mrs. Guy Bene-
dict and Mrs. Milton McRitchie
acted as substitute players. A
dessert course was served before
500 was played. The club will
meet again in February with Mrs.
AL Kalb as hostess.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
HOnored With Shower

Miss Shirley Wood who will
wed Gene Walls on January Fl,
was honored guest at miscel-
:aneous bridal shower given Thurs
day evening by her mother, Mrs.
Donald Wood. Nurses and nurses
aides from Magluder Hospital,
where Shirley is employed, were
guests. Cootie was the diversion
of the evening and prizes were
awarded. Lunch was served to
the 25 guests before Miss Wood
opened her many lovely gifts.
The room was attractively decor
ated in pink and blue.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Hears Book Review

st. Thomas Guild met Wednes-
day evening in the Guild Hall to
hear a book review. Mrs. F..
Stimson, Lakeside, reviewed the
book "Cry-The Beloved Coun-
try" by Patton. Tea was served
after the meeting by members of
the Altar Group who were host
eSseS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
TO See Play

F. f. O, Sisterhood will meet
Thursday, January 19, with one
o'clock luncheon in the Island
House. The program will follow
at 2:30 p. m. in the home of Mrs.
Lawrence Carpenter. "The Spirit
of P. +. o." a one-act play, will
be presented by Mrs. Allen Sat-
terheld, Mrs. Dwight Fox, and
Mrs. Tom Finefrock.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Plan Rummage Sale

Daughters of America met on
Wednesday in the X. of C. hall
for regular business meeting.
The new officers were installed at
this meeting. Balloting for cam
didates took place and practice
for initiation was held. Plans
were made to hold rummage sale
in City Hall basement on Janu-
ary 25-2627. Members enjoyed
refreshments after the meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Sewing Club Meets

Mrs. Ralph Wedekind was host
ess to her Sewing Club Thursday
evening. Refreshments We're SER
we'd at the close of the meeting.
Mrs. P, X. Tadsen will be hostess
when the club meets in two weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Junior Women Meet

Junior Women's Club met We'd
nesday evening at 8 o'clock in Erie
Gardens Community House. An
nouncement was made of the Fed
GRAFTON open meeting which will
be held January 26 in Guild Hall.
Cards followed the business meet
ing and high scores were held
by Mrs. Charles Williamson and
Mrs. Russ Cedoz. Refreshments
were served by the co-hostesses,
Mrs. Robert Babcock and Mrs.
Billy Wolf.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Entertains Club

Mrs. Boyd Whisner entertained
her pinochle club in her Fulton
street home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Ray Mackey won first prize,
Mrs. Dale Mackey, second prize,
and Mrs. Elvin Long was con-
soled. Mrs. Long will be hostess
at the next meeting in two weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Church Groups Meet

Church Groups Meet
Otterbein Circle of the United
Brethren Church met Wednesday
afternoon in the churh parlors.
A regular business meeting was
held.
Live Wire Glass will meet on
Tuesday evening in the church
parlors for a business meeting.
Refreshments will be served at
the close Of the evening by the
cu-hostesses.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
Plan Guest Luncheon

Literary and Social Club will
meet Wednesday in the Island
House for one o'clock guest lun-
cheon. Roll Call-Famous Host
esses. Mrs William Smith will
review the book Her Life and
Times" the story of Dolly Madi-
son.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13
CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank all the friends,
neighbors and relatives who sent
me cards, fruit and flowers during
my illness,
AMY COLEMAN.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13

The Port Clinton Post of the
American Legion will hold their
annual dinner party in the United
Brethren church hall, Thursday
evening, February 9, when buffalo
steak will be featured on the
menu. Carl Heckler is general
chairman, and special program of
entertainment is being arranged.
<Y Mr.. and Mrs. William
- Dubbert, 720 East Fifth
street, are the parents of
a daughter born Tuesday in Ma
gruder hospital. The baby weigh
ed six pounds, two and one-half
ounces at birth.
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Rummage Sale, Jan. 25-26-27, at
City Hall Basement, 9 to 5. Daugh-
ters of America. 48-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Aurand
left Sunday by automobile for
Garden Grove, Calf, to be gone
several weeks visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerald K. Bower and Mr..
and Mrs. John Munger, former
Fremont residents. Mr.. Munger
is a member of Phil Harris band.
They also plan to visit Tony Fish
er, of the Howard link Co., FIRE.
mont, now in Long Beach, Calf,
and if time permits, TO stop in
San Diego to call on Chita and
Don Carlos, daughter and son-in-
law of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Haw-
king, here.
~T Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Sibrel, of Gypsum, are the
parents of a daughter
six pounds, IL ounces,
born Tuesday in Good Samaritan
hospital, Sandusky.
Rugs and Carpeting. Free esti-
mates. Dwight w. Fox Co., 124
w. Second st. Phone 2021.
41-tf
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Rev. l.. d. Reynolds, Vaughsn-
vile, former pastor Of the United
Brethren church, underwent surg
cry in Grant Hospital, Columbus,
last Thursday. He is convalescing
but will remain at
the hospital at least week
longer.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith are
Monday from their 22S
Washington street residence to
the former Wenger home at 31T
East Third street.
- -
Smith Beauty Shop will be
closed from Feb. 5 to March 2.
48-3t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13

WNY Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sibrel, of Gypsum, are the
parents of a daughter
weighing six pounds, IL ounces,
born Tuesday in Good Samaritan
hospital, Sandusky.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13

Smith Beauty Shop will be
closed from Feb. 5 to March 2.
4S-3t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-01-13

Rugs and Carpeting. Free esti-
mates. Dwight w. Fox Co., 124
w. Second st. Phone 2021.
diff
Evening star., 1950-12-31
Michael 5. SIindee,
Deputy Treasurer Of
u. s, Retires at 50

Michael E. Slindee. SO, Deputy
and Acting Treasurer of the
United States. retired last week
after more than As years of Gov
ernment service.
Mr.. Slindee, who lives at 1410
M street NV. was named to the
principal career position in the
Treasurer's Office in 1914. After
the death of Treasurer William
r. Julian in May, 1949, Mr.. Slindee
served briefly as Treasurer under
a special presidential commission
until Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark
was named to the post.
A native of Lawler, he was a
business graduate of Valparaiso
University, Valparaiso, Ind. In
1905 he was appointed as a clerk
in the Office of the Treasurer
where he served continuously ex-
cept for military duty as a lieu
tenant in the Chemical Warfare
Service during World War I. Ir
1886 he was named administra-
tive assistant to the Treasurer.
Mr.. Smith also holds a degree
from Georgetown University ano
is graduate of the American
Institute of Banking. He is g
member of the District bar anc
has been admitted to practice be.
fore the Supreme Court.
Frederick L. Church, assistant
deputy treasurer, has been named
to succeed Mr.. Slindee.
Evening star., 1950-12-31
Funeral Services Today
For Albert H. Cohen

Funeral services for Albert H.
Cohen, SIS, Arlington real estate
broker and member of the Arling-
ton Hospital Board of Trustees,
will be held at 2:30 p m. today at
the Danzansky funeral home,
3501 Fourteenth street NV. Bur-
ial will be in the Adas israel He
brew Congregation Cemetery.
Mr.. Cohen, who died Friday,
lived at 1918 North Key boule-
ward.
Honorary pallbearers will in
clude Senator Charles Fenwick of
Arlington, Judges Hugh Reid and
Harry Thomas of the County
Court, A. T. Lundberg, county
manager; C. l.. Kinnier, county
planning engineer; John Ander-
son, administrator of the Arling-
ton Hospital; Norbert Melnick,
chief inspector of Arlington Coun-
ty; Gilbert Hall, president of the
Arlington Hospital Association;
Aston C. Jones. jr.: Bruce Green.
clerk Of the County Court, and
Attorney Claude Thomas, chair
man of the Virginia Home So
ciety.
Evening star., 1950-12-31
Dr.. 6. n. Henning Dies;
CIV Professor Emeritus

DR.. George Neely Henning, 10,
professor emeritus of George
Washington University and a we'll
known author and editor of
French literature, died yesterday
at his home, 1920 Mckinley street
NV.
A native of Washington, DR..
Henning was the son Of George
Gusts and Susannah Nicely Hen
ming. He received his masters
degree from Harvard in 1898 and
his doctors degree from George
Washington University in 1919.
He was an instructor in French
at Columbian College. now George
Washington University, from 1894
to 1897. From 1901 to 1889, DR..
Henning was a professor of Ro-
nance languages at George Wash
ington, and was dean of the
School of Graduate Studies from
1919 to 1881.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. Tuesday at the Joseph
Gawler's & Sons funeral home,
1855 Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Burial will be in the Congress
sional Cemetery.
Evening star., 1950-12-31
Spring and planned 1000 for

Spring and planned 1000 for
Bethesda Chevy Chase in 1851"
Two years ago businessmen in
Silver Spring began talking about
incorporation as a city. The
Bureau of Public Administration
of the University of Maryland
studied the proposal and reported,
in effect, that the residents of
that community could not be
better off than they are under the
county government.
"The voters like their county
government. They elected another
council" .
Born in Massachusetts,.
Mr.. McNayr, who, at 81, is one
of the youngest county or city
managers in the country, Is a
native of Massachusetts,. He is a
graduate of the University OF
Alabama. where he played fresh
man football and was a member
of the university's boxing squad.
"I am very happy for Mont
gomery County" he said when in
formed of the leagues action. 1T
is a great tribute to the charter
people and the first county coun-
cil."
Richmond, like Montgomery
County, adopted a charter nearly
three years ago. The results, ac-
cording to the league. are:
More schools authorized in
1949 than in the previous Is
years. And in the first six months
of 1850, five times as much street
paving as in the preceding 10
years.
ALSO. a greatly expanded rec
reation program; a merit system
of employment; a million dollar
operating surplus in 1949-50. first
in history; meeting of imitation
ary costs and a projected salary
increase for all city employees with
no tax increase"