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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
DR.. W. A. SIEFKES, FORMER ST.
JOHN CHURCH PASTOR, DIES

Funeral services were held last
Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas,
for DR.. w. A. Siefkes, who died
at his home there Friday night.
He had been hospitalized two
months, but had returned to his
home several days before his
death.
DR.. Siefkes was popular pas
tor of St. John Lutheran Church
here for 13 years, coming to Port
Clinton in 1880. Under his re-
markable leadership the congre-
cation continued with a steady
growth and the church became a
member of the American Luth-
eran Church.
DR.. Siefkes' name was men,
oraIized during last Sunday
morning services in ST. John
Lutheran Church here, by Rev.
John e. Braun, Pastor.
He indicated that a lasting
memorial may be planned in
the ofrm of dedication Of an
organ in memory Of the deceas-
ed former pastor.
In 1943 he left for San Antonio,
Texas, where he remained until
his death. Rev Siefkes was sue
ceeded by Rev. Theodore Pretzlaff
who served here three years, be-
ing succeeded by the present pas
ter, Rev. John Braun.
The confirmed membership is
now over 1,200 with a Sunday
School enrolment of 500. Much
of the groundwork for the out
standing growth of the st. John
Lutheran Church was credited to
the late DIR. Siefkes.
His last visit to Port Clinton
was last October 3, when he tool
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
E. 9. d. Commandant Lauds Federal
Unions Cooperative Production Spirit

Members of Lodge 122, Amerl-
can Federation Government En-
ployees, who are connected with
the Erie Ordnance Depot, filled
the dining hall in st. John Luth-
eran Church to capacity WedneS-
day evening.
Col. Webb was high in praise
for the close cooperation which
the union members have dem-
onstrated at the Depot, noting
that this country is in the midst
of a very critical period. War
rem McDougall served as master
of ceremonies, introducing JOS.
eph Braddock, in the absence of
the president, William Wolf, who
is confined to the Fremont hos
pital.
Among the distinguished
guests, including Col. Elmer
Webb, the principal speaker OF
the evening, were Aubrey Gard
ner, Ed Zimmerman, Joseph
Reams, Rev. John Braun, Miss
Janice Gates, and charming
barberShop quartet comprising
Miss Gates, Mrs. Warren McDoug
all, Mrs. Rodney Lockwood and
Mrs. William Faust, Jr.
Members and their friends were
welcomed by the incoming presi
dent, Mrs. Lorena Swigert. Other
new officers are Bernard Dorl'
vice-president; Warren McDoug.
all, secretary; Harry Leary, ser
geant-at-armS and Ray Conley
Steve Macy and Kenneth Prouty
trustees. The officers we're in
stalled by Aubrey Gardner, ma
tional vice-president of the AFGE
The former West Pointer de-
clared, "You and I are charged
with the tremendous responsible
ty of arming our fighting men
quickly and with the finest pos
sible weapons, so that any prob
able enemy will stop, look and
listen before attacking us. | am
convinced that you and l have q
great opportunity to meet this
test of citizenship-an opportun
ity to pass this test with flying
colors.
l stand here before you after
six short months at Erie and tell
you with all honest reverence
Il thank God l can say we at Erie
not only can but we arc marching
on with our colors up. Washing
ton says SO, the leaders of our
community are convinced of it
and you anG l know it. But you
and | know we are just getting
started at Erie and we are going
to prove that point too.
"You ask me how. | say it is
because of each us will continue
to ask ourselves one question
every night-'Did l do my best to-
day?'
Then we are going to figure
Continued Page 2, Col. g.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
GEORGE SCHADE BECOMES HEAD
OF PORT CLINTON C. OF C,

More than two-score Port Clin-
ton business men gathered in the
Cliff House Thursday evening to
attend the Chamber of Commerce
annual banquet and hear PreSi-
dent Stanley Larson give review
of the past years activities.
Following transaction of bust
ness, Chamber members elected
George w. Schade, stationer, to
the presidency. F. A. Mekus, of
the American Bank, was named
vice president, and Tom Fine
frock, industrialist, was reelected
secretary and treasurer. Larson
was named on the Board of direc-
tors with William Smith, Kelly
Dunn, r. c. Schaper and r. S. For
ester.
Schade, in accepting the presi.
dency, said he counted on the CO.
operation of every member toward
a common goal in 1950-to make
Port Clinton greater and more
progressive city
During the past year the Cham
ber of Commerce embraced a far
reaching schedule of activities, Re-
firing President Larson told the
assembled businessmen.
Touching on the highlights of
the year he reviewed the Cham
ber's support of the national
rifle matches with donation of
$3.50; and told of it aiding in sup
port and pushing the route paw
ing and improvement project at
Bay Bridge; sponsored mammoth
fireworks display July 4; made a
study of proposed zoning for the
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
DEMOCRATS TO
CAUCUS MONDAY

The first Democratic caucus of
the year has been called by Cen
eral Committeeman George Sib-
rel, of Gypsum, for 7:30 p. m.
Monday, January %, in City Hall.
There have been no reports as
who will oppose Mayor Carl Beck
er, who has already announced
his intention of candidacy. In
fact he is the only person who
has announced for any office to
date.
It is understood that Anton
Bahnsen and Ed. Semon have de.
cided to run again for seats on
the Board of Public Affairs.
Ed Minderman of the Board OF
Elections, said more than a doz-
en- petitions are being circulated
but he has no knowledge as to
who is running, as none have
been filed at yet.
Minderman said his telephone
number has been changed, fact
which has made it difficult for
people to reach him. His new
number is 2-45a5.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
| Q CAL GIRL s
VIE F 0 R PIE
BAKING HONORS
Winner Chosen From II In
Contest Will Enter State
Meet At Fremont

AS the first step in the nation
al cherry pie contest, Miss Elsie
Willerton, home economics teacn-
er at the Port Clinton High School
held the local pie baking prelim-
mary at the school Thursday.
The winner will go to Ross High
School in Fremont February 3
for the state contest, to compete
for a free trip to the national
meet in Chicago. The winner
there will be awarded a $4,000
prize and a free trip to the ma
tional capitol to present her prize
winning cherry pie to President
Harry S. Truman.
The local contest as we'll as
those held at Bellevue and Oak
Harbor are sponsored by the Gyp-
sum Canning Co., of Port Clinton.
Judges in the local contest are
Miss Octa Kincade, Mrs. Harold
Sass and Supt. D. D. Sims of the
high school.
Port Clinton pie baking contest
ants included: Joyce Kirk, Karis
Stahl, Carol Williams, Hazel Neff,
Janet Lee Rose, La Vonne Zenzcr,
Lois La Cumsky, Jean McCand-
lish, Volitta Tibbs, Nancy Jere-
my, Carrie Brindley, Norma Tay-
lor, Carole Warner, Bette Druyor,
Charliane Mayes, Georgia Miner
and Norma Balduf.
National cherry pie week IS
February 21. Ruth Ewersen was
the local winner last wear.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
vACAT I0NLAND
C Q NJ NJ | 7 T EES

Reorganization pointing to a
full years work ahead for the
Lake Erie Islands and Peninsula
Vacationland featured dinner
meeting held Wednesday even
ing in the Island House.
Plans for a broader scope in
promotion of Vacationland were
discussed at length, with empha-
sis on finance, advertising and
entertainment phases.
Carl Heckler, Port Clinton, was
named chairman of the finance
committee. Other members in
clude Frank Putnam, Lakeside;
Robert G. Carroll, Lakeside; Lee
Miller, Put-in-Bay; Henry Beat
ty, Kelleys Island; George Schade
and Carl Becker. Port Clinton.
Heading the advertising COM
mittee will be Robert Kyle, whose
co-workers will be Chick Linker,
Put-in-Bay; Floyd Smith, William
Brown and Dale kirkpatrick, all
of Lakeside and Rev. c. Haley,
KelleyS Island.
William Brown, of Lakeside,
was named chairman of the pro-
gram and entertainment commit
tee. Other members include,
Harry Knorr, Catawba; Chick
Linker, Put-in-Bay; Allen Glenn
ons, Port Clinton; DR.. H. j..
Thompson and Roland Gardner,
Lakeside and Howard Novarska,
KelleyS Island.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

city an recommended that a
technical survey be made before
further action was taken; aided
the high school scholarship pro-
ject; Launched a re-inveStigation
program; gave $500 to the Cattail
fund; advocated a more adequate
gas supply for the city; donated
funds to Kids Day activities and
sponsored the elaborate Christmas
street decoration project.
Larson reported that the 1850
membership of the Chamber rose
to so business men of this city.
Guests included Don Saunders,
M. ]. Edwards, Clarence Bugbee
and Jack Park.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
Tiny Light CLEANS
For Gypsum Sailor

Mrs. Mary Hackworth, 5l2
Madison street, said today that
she has been asked many times
about the tiny light which
glows in the front window of
her mothers home in Gypsum.
The light is in the form of a
candle with a miniature cleo
trio globe at its end.
The light was turned on last
October IL, when Mrs. Guy
Tunnell's son, Bill. entered
Naval service, leaving for boot
training at Great Lakes, ILL.,, on
that day.
The light has never burned
out, but if it does, there is a
spare bulb lying beside the
candle.
Bill has just sent word that
he has arrived in Hawaii.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

erly. direction from Shaffer's
landing to the northeastern end
of the Cedar Point breakWater.
Cut Carp, Catfish Size
3. That no wire line be used on
trot lines.
4. That the law enforcement be
more effective in the Lake Erie
fishing district.
5. That all trot lines be mark
ed and equipped with a different
coroled buoy than black, prefer
ably white or yellow
6. That there be reduction of
the legal length now required for
carp and catfish.
7. That ways and means be de-
vised to disseminate information
as to how to present erosion.
Urge Sewage Plant
8. That sewage disposal plants
be built in the cities Of Sandus-
ky, Tiffin and Clyde.
8, That the practice of putting
commercial pollutants and indus
trial wastes be curbed by enact
ment of laws to prosecute persons
who discharge such pollutants
and waste into the bay area.
10. That more channels and
openings be cut into the bay from
Lake Erie.
II. That there be studies made
to develop harder types of vegc-
tation for SanduSky bay to the
end that its plant life be restored.
IL. That Sandusky bay shores
be rick-racked to check erosion.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

the job gets into high gear.
The firing range used in World
War II will be reactivated, with
new facilities added, and consid-
cradle rearrangement will be
necessary inside the plant.
Order Valued At $l,7s0,00
In bidding on the job, the COM
pany set its price at low level,
in keeping with its policy of sell
ing at the lowest possible price
to get additional business and
maintain employment at a good
level, Larson said.
This $1,78O,O0O order brings
the total defense orders already
placed with Standard Products
to more than $2,OO0,OOO, with
quotations submitted on military
equipment totaling many millions
of dollars more.
Doing the best possible job of
serving the country in the present
emergency, and changing over to
greater military production as
smoothly as possible in all Divi-
sions, have become the Com
pany's primary objective.
Larson, who retired as presi-
dent of the Chamber of Com
merce last week stated that Stan
dard Products, as company, is
pointing to a great increase in
Its volume of sales in the next
few years. when such expan.
sion will occur, and to what ex-
tent, will largely depend upon
the available housing facilities
which can be provided by this
community"
Other Projects Sighted
Pivoting from its main product,
automobile window channels,
Standard Products Co. is now on
the threshold of other new de-
partments, it was indicated.
Inc expansion blueprint belnS
evolved by company engineers for
other projects will call for many
more employees-perhaps swell
ing the payroll at Standard well
over the 1000 mark.
Larson noted that the critical
housing shortage in Port Clinton
and area poses serious problem
in which the city should become
vitality interested "Port Clinton
did not become a city by acci-
dent, but by concentrated effort
on the part of its residents, and
it can become a greater city thru
continued cooperation of indus
try, labor and its civic leader
Ship" he said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

parison to the poor service the
present filter beds would offer.
The accepted alternate plan deals
with construction of plant at
Jackson street. City officials are
now considering the advisability
of locating it at the water works.
where base rock can be reached
at IL feet rather than 80 feet at
the Jackson street site.
State Engineer Here
Council was told by E. S. Hoyt,
assistant engineer for the State
Health Department, that sewer
rental charge can be used for that
specific purpose only and that
sewer installation costs must be
paid on that basis. He said Port
Clinton is progressing along a
sound course. "The city is going
to have a sewage system-it is
giving sewer service now, the
only difference is that service
charge will be required eventual
ly," he said, adding, I'm our rec
ords you are giving temporary
sewer service. The rental system
will make it permanent
Petitioners Approve
Called on by Mayor Carl Becker,
as to the position of the. petition
signers in the sewer rental con-
troversy, E. C. Brough, who dl-
rected the circulation of the petit
tions, declared, "We simply want
ed right to vote on an
issue which we thought to be of
vital importance to the people"
He indicated tina. the petitions
did not represent stand against
sewage rental, but rather a de-
mand for a chance for the people
to voice their opinion in the mat
ter.
Becker recalled that eight weeks
we're consumed in processing the
new ordinance on sewer rental,
during which there was no word
of protest"
Carleton Finkbeiner, Toledo
sanitary engineer, who aided IN
plotting the original plans for
Port Clinton's new sewer system
in le4l, expressed the opinion
that "the people are entitled TO
60 along on referendum, to
speak their voice"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
Standard Products Co. Expansion To
Increase Employment Here BY 500
Windstor1n Piles
Ice On Catawba

Considerable excitement was
caused Saturday afternoon OH
the West Shore of Catawba
Island, when high winds drove
huge ice foes upon the bank.
Ice was piled, in places. up to
25 feet and more in height.
Trees were snapped off at the
roots along the shore in the
state park area and for time
it appeared that a number of
small buildings were doomed
by the lashing gale. While
their owners were planning to
move them to safety, the near
tornado wind changed its
course and then subsidized, with
out causing appreciable prop.
erty damage.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSED
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO
Be DECIDED AT CITY POLLS

The controversial rental issue which has been
knocking around the city council chambers for than
three months pigeonholed until next November when
counclmen agreed to let the issue to referendum at
the next general election
The action followed a motion by council president
Harold Nielsen to permit the than 500 petitions which
have been signed by Port Clinton residents to be filed with
the board of elections, for ballot decision by the people
whether the city should go forward with rental plan,
of fifty per cent of average water charges build fund
for construction of sewage treatment plant
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
No East Bay Boundary
Favored By Com. Wahl

Completion of additional re-
strictions governing fishing in
Lake Erie, recommended by the
Sandusky Bay Conservation and
Fishing Commission, was an
nounced last week, and the con-
troversial issue has landed into
the laps of the governor and the
General Assembly Off study.
In the event the recommends.
tions get on the legislative floor
there will be bound to be fire.
works between the net men and
the hook and line fishermen,
Included in the report was the
recommendation by Kenneth
Wahl, of Danbury, who was ap-
pointed to the commission by
Gov. Frank ]. Lausche, that the
commission make no determina-
ton of an eastern boundary of
Sandusky Bay.
Highlights of the recommends
tions are:
That there be an increase in
the license fees of all types of
commercial fishing gear, includ-
ing trot lines, in the Lake Erie
fishing district.
2: That no seine be placed, To-
Gated, pulled or maintained in
Sandusky bay from one hour after
sunset on Saturday until one
hour before sunrise on the follow
ing Monday. The eastern bound
ary of Sandusky bay would be set
by line running in southeast
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
POLLUTION CITATION

Columbus, Ohio-A temporary
restraining order against the
Jones Motor Sales Company of
GAINESVILLE, was granted the Wild
life Division recently by Judge
Cope of Carroll County Common
Pleas Court. The restraining
order was the result of a petition
filed by the Division in complaint
of an alleged pollution of Con
notion Creek by a coal colliery
operated by the GAINESVILLE firm
near LeeSville.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
FIRM HAS CONTRACT TO REBUILD
THOUSANDS OF CARBINES; WILL
START PRODUCTION IN FEBRUARY
Springfield Armory Orders Rehabilitation
Of 5000 Wartime Units Per Working Day

major war contract for the overhaulng and rebuild
ing of several hundred thousand cabnes was awarded
Standard Products Co., in letter of intent received here
Thursday by L. S. Larson general manager from Spring
field Armory.
The carbines will be taken apart all parts Inspected and
new parts put in when required They will then be
sembled fired the companys target range taken apart
again. re-inspected and packed for shipping.
Delivery of the first carbnes is due in February with
completion OF the entire order scheduled before the end of
September 8hs that the Port Clinton Division must
rebuild of 5000 carbnes working day when
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
VALENTINE BALL

Gamma Omega Chapter, Beta
Sigma Phi Sorority, will sponsor
their third annual Valentine Hail
on Saturday, February 3rd. Dan
cling will be to Will Keating's nnu-
sic. Information on tickets and
reservations can be obtained by
calling either Miss Irene Chris
tiansen or Mrs. Angelo Johnson.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

there had been no formal dedica-
ton planned for opening of the
new addition, which will take
place, presumably at the end of
this month. He added that he had
experienced difficulty in acquiring
a janitor to maintain the new
school unit.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

Ill letter SuUlHitteu ny JOHii
d. Porterfield, state health direc-
rector, the proposed alternate
plan offered by Water Works Supt.
William Crohen, was approved. 1t
is estimated to cut three-quarters
of a million dollars from the orig
inal engineering survey. The
present estimated cost was placed
at $587 900.
Third Plan Suggested
Councilman William Goebel sug-
gested use of the two sewage dis
posal plants at Camp Perry, but
engineers present said the cost on
installing line snd pumping sys-
tenn would be prohibitive in COM
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
Officers Of AFGW Installed

Best wishes for successful extended by COL
Webb. Commanding Officer of Erie
officers Of Lodge No. 122 Of
poyees Installed the annual banquet Wednesday night ST.
John Lutheran Church. Port Clinton, eft rsht
Swsar Toledo, PRESIDENT Clinton
dent; Warren MeDous Port Clinton Harry
new TRUSTED
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
ICE FISHING BETTER

The sudden freezeup over the
last weekend restored ice fishing
considerably, after several days of
bad ice, veteran fishermen of Put
in-Bay report.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

City Clerk William zeis filed
petitions. bearing more .hsn 500
names. asking for q referen-
dun on the sewer rental ordi-
nance with Ed Minderman, Of
the Board Of Elections. We'd
nesday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

THE NEWS is prepared TO do
your JOB PRINTING on a basis
OF Good Workmanship ard
Good Service al Fair Prices.
Phone. s271.
Evening star., 1951-04-22

YUNR girl in Adjustments pencled small "UU on the
bottom of the Customers Gard and put on the prop smile
reserved for Utterly Unreasonable complaints The plump
extensively dressed maon opposite her easily ranked at the
TOP Of the DAYS Unreasonable list But the representative OF
the ctys greatest had been trained in smoothing the
ruffed feathers of spoiled, grown-up children
1--WE want you feel completely satisfied Mrs DE Blank
she said We have that table renshed without charge
Mrs De Blank was slightly Modified 1t wasn'tmy fault
You, salesman told me the top absolutely
The Adjustment girl wondered if the maron had actually
convinced herself that mahogany finish should have Deen
able to withstand an inch-long burn from cgarette
Mrs De Blank relaxed her pout bit more There's Just
one other little thing - that mattress you sent
The Adjustment girl eyed her wary. WAS there any
thing wrong with t?'
mot as far as know the matron answered Its IN my
Evening star., 1951-04-22
by Stewart Sterling
Photographs BY PelIegrini

guest roorn nobodys slept it. But you sent me
Sumber Well when wanted WonderRest."
The girl consulted the original order Didn't you order
Slumber-Well?"
'We yes, suppose you could claim did, the w Gus
toner conceded But your salesman talked into it told
him at the beginning wanted Wonder-Rest but finally
gave in and let him send the against better
Judgment simply 0c I'm not going to be satisfied with
it. do wish you'd send me Wonder Rest instead
The Adjustment girl mentioned the Federal law fobiddng
resale of mattresses on health grounds.
But haven used the Slumber Well at al Mrs. De Blank
protested And since your salesman practically forced
very wen madame. Well send you the Wonder-Rest"
She's Marked for Life
me hate to complain about anything but that mat
tress gives me headache every single morning. The lady
beaed ignorance of the implications OF her remark and
wadded away The Adjustment girl sighed marking the card
with the which stamped the customer forever as having
made clearly Fraudulent Claim.
That particular does business OF some S5OOOOOOO
annually large Midwest city. For each thousand dollars
worth of merchandise sels customer brings back the
goods she's bought with claim for full credit refund
change the little dollar merely to
handle the record of claim $4,000 yearly This amount
doesn't include the expense of making settlements better
than five per of which clearly oi swndlng by
apparently respectable ladies' The of the actual gyp
ranges from the So for stockings Il even put on to
many hundreds of dollars in the case of furniture.
Multiply the experience of this typical by thou
sands of others and get picture of the huge toll
imposed the public by these larcenous ladies' for
the public pays for their gyp claims i'm the long
Total of the gyp tax to the nation per to
$65OOOOO0 - and increasing with rising prices.
this generally unsuspeced gyp tax hosting the cost
of living is neatly illustrated by which recently
oned high-grade womans speciality shop in Pittsburgh
Shortly before Christmas welnown society in
pected the luxury merchandise in Ladies Handbags odish