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Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28
Health Clinic
 Held Wednesday

Around 40 persons attended the orthopedic and crippled children's clinic at the Kodiak Health Center Wednesday. Dr. Phillip H. Moore, ortho- pedic surgeon for the Terri tory of Alaska and consultant for the Alaska Native Service, conducted the clinic.
 Several Navy doctors were in attendance and volunteers assisted the regular health nurse.
 Dr. Moore is at Kodiak Naval Station on a two week tour of active duty with the Navy.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

Michael J. Haas, area rent director of the Territory of A. laska with headquarters in Juneau, was in town this week.
 The Alaskan agency of Rent Stabilization recently won an award for the best public re- lations for the year, Mrs. Bon nie Nelson, local representa- tive, said yesterday.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

The fire alarm blew We'd nesday at 2::21 pm. The fire trucks made a run out Mission road but did not unlimber the hose or extinguish any fires. A resident of Mission road had reported seeing smoke on the hill at the site of the pro- posed new school building and turned in the alarm.
 Workmen were burning brush that had been cleared from the school site.
 Mrs. Albert Morris was honored at a surprise stork shower Wednesday evening at the base. Mrs. Tony Clubb was hostess.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28
LETTER TO E0IroR
Dear Editor:

/, Dear Editor:
 ! Relative to the letter pub- lished June 14th in response /, to MT. Worth's it is believed 1 that most of the mis-informa- 1 tion regarding MT. Seymour's S
 salary, his contract, and the
 city attorney would have been eliminated if the correspon-
 dent had exercised his privi- lege and made even a cursory oh eek with the city hall re.
 cords.
 i The intent of this letter, however, is to review the in- formation We have gleaned from myriad sources on the sales tax issue.
 Prior to even entertaining thoughts of a program which will cost the general public money, a definite need must
 be established. The needs of
 this community can be easily
 ascertained by even the most
 casual observer: city sani- tarian services; street, water
 and sewer extensions and inn
 provements; public buildings and recreational facilities to
 list few. Some of these are
 not only desirous but essential to the general health and welfare of any city.
 There are 3 methods by
 which a city such as Kodiak may finance these improve
 ments and maintain it's nor mai operation. CD Sale of services and licenses (2) General property taxes (3) Sales tax. The first two lrevenue means are employed ] by the city with inadequate
 results even for normal opera
 tion, as the frequent city loans from the bank will
 testify.
 This already off-balance in.
 come-expense structure will
 be further aggravated with
 the steadily increasing cost of local government, which is
 currently reflected in the re- cent salary raises granted city
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28
Safety Measures Missing

Despite repeated warnings by the U &. Coast Guard many vessels sailing Alaskan continue disregard the basic life saving necessary the loss of life.
 Friday, the Coast Guard Air Detachment received a radio message tor assistance from the Aasco described as 5o-foot fishing vessel which approximately five miles from Egg Island located southeast of Hnchnbrook Island The message said there three aboard the which was breaking up and that THERE WAS NO LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT ABOARD'
 Fortunately there loss of life. The three got ashore and later picked and by boat to Cor dova
 Through the careessness of the Alasco skipper the Coast Guard CAA Comsar and other depart mens spent hundreds of dollars and rsked the life of their personnel.
 Such thoughtess and unsafe practices displayed by the Aasco skipper is nexcusable.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

emp'oyees.
 To counteract this inhation- arv trend it is obvious that additional revenue must be obtained. Unless utility rates are drastically increased, the sale of services must be dis counted as a scource of added income. In addition. any sur plus appreciated from this means must be applied to the amortization of the local water and sewer systems, not yet city owned.
 There being no sales tax in effect, we can see no alter native for the city but to raise assessments or the mill age rate or both, a position the City of Anchorage has now been placed due to the sales tax failure.
 The Territorial Legislature was aware of the cities criti- cal financial conditions when it authorized community governing bodies to impose a 3O-mill levy if necessary. It is inconceivable that the pro- perty owner should be sub- Jected to this incredible tax. However, that proposition is not entirely beyond the realm of possibility if the remaining income producing potential isn't employed-the sales tax.
 Che cannot say that a sales tax is painless; no tax is. However, there are those, like the sales tax, which are more equitable primarily because community improvements are concern of everyone who will benefit from them, and the financing of such should not be the exclusive function of property owners. A sales tax is a cooperative measure whereby everyone puts his shoulder to the wheel and aids in a program of mutual bene- lit. One segment of the popu- lation should not be expected to carry the entire burden. II the property owner ever expects to gain relief from the prospects of increasing assess ments and : or millage rates, and if the permanent citizens ever hope to raise Kodiak to
 the health and comfort stand ards enjoyed by most Ameri-
 can cities, they should not only advocate but insist that
 the sales tax proposal be , adopted and submitted to re. ferenaum at the next city election.
 Name withheld by request
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28
Hospital Tews

Major surgery: Mrs. Glen Ranks.
 Minor surgery: Mrs. Sarah Randy.
 Medical attention: Ralph Shupp, Mrs. L. K. Wodlinger, William Ramonoff, Leon David, Miss Dorothy Pestri- koff.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

The Elk's baseball team will play the Civil Service team Sunday on the main field at Kodiak Naval Station. The Elk's team has won three out ot four games played. The game will start at 3 pm.
 A special council meeting will be held at the city hall Monday at 7:30 pm.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

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Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28

bat ooDsrnnent of tte people, 6y fhe people Tor the people shall not perish from Me -Lncon
Kodiak mirror., 1952-06-28
Kodiak 7'o~1lrr0r SVevs of cAmerica' Last 7rontie,

Published Every Saturday at Kodiak Alaska
 Yearly Subscription Rate S5 OO Entered m the Postoce at Ko liak Alaska as Second Glass matter under act of Cong ess of March B. 1878 MIRROR PUBLISHING COMPANY Melton L. Crawford. Editor and Publisher Jeanne R. Crawford Associate Editor
 Candace Crawford, Executive Editor
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
PLANTATION SCENES TO BE
THEME OF MERCHANTS MINSTREL

The Merchants Association Fifth
Annual Minstrel will be jointly
sponsored this year with the Mems
Barber Shop Chorus, April 81, %,
%. Rehearsals are held every
Wednesday at the High School
with a mems chorus of 40
voices under the direction of Har-
old Reitz, director of the Barber
Shop Chorus.
This years production is being
directed by Boyd Martin, dramatic
teacher of the local high school
and will carry a southern planta-
ton theme. One of the more in
teresting and unusual phases of
the mems chorus work will be the
songs sung in two-part harmony
without accompaniment. Already
five numbers are worked out with
perfected harmony. with seven
numbers to be featured in the
minstrel part along with four
solos. All indications are that Port
Clintonites are in for musical
treat this year with the finest
voices available.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Many Local Civic Leaders
Enthusiastically Volunteer
Services In Blood Collection

In addition to the generous re.
spOnse of blood donors here Tues
day, there was also an impresslye e
list of civic, social and fraternal
leaders on hands to assist the
Red Cross in its Bloodmobile
task
In the absence of Ralph Fors-
ter, in Chicago. on business, Rev.
Perry Blankenship was in charge
of the collection. Many fraternal
donors from local lodges were re-
cruited by Herman v. Frederick,
assisted by Mrs. Wayne Friderici,
county chairman of recruitman.
Mrs. George Slaughter served
as county chairman of all service
groups, assisted by Mrs. Ralph
Snyder
Nurses who volunteered Tues.
day under craftsmanship of Mrs.
Gordon r. Ley, county chairman
of nursing services, were: Mrs.
Burnell Gates, Mrs. David Benson,
Mrs. James Rose, Mrs. Kathryn
Ayers, Mrs. Fred Below. Mrs. Ed
Williams, Mrs. Jack Witker, Mrs.
A. L. Miessner, Mrs. P NJ. Blan-
kenship and Mrs. Galloway, a
nurses aid.
Aiding co-chairmen Of the car
teen service, Mrs. d. D. Simsand
Mrs. R. E. Miller, were Mrs. Carl
Heckler, Mrs. Ralph Wedekini,
Mrs. A. w. Chapman, Mrs. Fred
erick Zeis, Mrs. David Stanton,
Mrs. Clarence Jeremy, Mrs. Mar
jorie Semon, Mrs. r. E. Reynolds,
Mrs. Clarence Fulkert, Mrs. Harry
Belknap and Mrs. Stensen Peter
sen.
Working with Mrs. L. S. Larson,
chairman, staff of aides, were:
Mrs. Lawrence Carpenter, Mrs.
George Koch, Mrs. Carl QLisno,
Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. Jack
Shelter.
In charge of the appointment
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Trustees Fail To Act On
Appointment Of Second JP
For Portage Township

No action was taken on a re-
solution by the Ottawa County
Bar Association relative to ap-
pointment of E. C. Brough as
Portage Township justice when
trustees of the Township met in
city hall Tuesday night.
William Zeis, clerk, said Trus-
tees Herbert Ewersen, John Rad
loft and Clay Scott had read a
copy of the resolution rendered
last week, but had declined to
comment on it during thoir brief
meeting this week.
Served II Years
Brough, justice of the peace
for IL years, finished his term
last December 81. He was not a
candidate for Justice due to the
fact that he ran for city mayor in
the November election, losing to
Mayor Carl Becker by close
vote
In the early forties there had
been two justices in Portage Town
ship, but one of the offices was
vacated by John Reinheimer, and
never filled since.
A similar resolution had been
sent to the township trustees
early last month, but was never
received by the clerk, William
Zeis, Thierry said, He dispatched
other copies by registered mail
Friday to assure receipt of the
documents by the trustees in time
for their February meeting.
Lawyers Urge Action
The Bar Association members
discussed at length the justice Of
the peace vacancy in Portage
county, citing the loss of Lige
Brough, missed because of the
capabilities he has shown in the
performance of his duties
The resolution declares: "The
Ottawa County Bar Association
herewith requests the trustees OF
Portage Township to appoint e.
C. Brough to the position of JUS
tice of the Peace in the township
to fill the vacancy now left open,
and further mdorses Mr. Brough
for this position as Justice-of-the-
Peace"
Reed Hosler is the present
Justice in Portage Township.
Seek Cemetery Sexton
Chief topic of dicussion was the
need for a caretaker for the three
cemeteries in Portage Township.
A caretaker is sought to succeed
John Petras who recently resigned
because of other duties which
kept him too busy, he said, for
the duties involved as cemetery
sexton.
The cemeteries for which
sexton is needed are: ChriSty
Chapel, Dwelle and Shook.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08

Shown at the reception desk in
the Elks Home, Tuesday, which
was turned into Red Cross
Bloodmobile collection center (top
picture) are Mrs. Jack Shelter,
who is interviewing man at ex-
treme left and Mrs. George
Slaughter.
Standing at the rear is Gray
Lady Mrs. Carlista Snyder, talking
with Miss Dolores Siglin, of
Cleveland, member of the Blood
mobile staff, at left. Listening is
Mrs. Carl Quisno. center.
Mrs. Geo. Slaughter is interview
ing Special Policemen William
keesor, Leo Snider and Ivan
Kleinhans, (backs to camera).
In center pnoto are shown city
and county officials who were the
first group Of volunteers to ap-
pear at the blood center. Seated,
from left, Mayor Carl Becker, Rep.
Robert Reider, James Mizener, eX-
allied ruler of the Elks lodge, and
Harold Nielsen, president of city
council.
Standing are grouped city and
special policemen, all of whom
volunteered their blood. lnclud-
ed in the group are: Larry Brown,
Merlin Besso, Cecil Shortlitf, Fred
Warner, Leo Snider, Don Hoffman,
Police Chief Jack Shelter, Ivan
Kleinhans, George Banky, Loren
Hendrix and William Keesor.
Bottom picture shows a portion
of the Elks lodge hall which looks
like an emergency room. Three
men are giving their blood. Ap-
proximately 80 an hour went
through the collection center
Tuesday. AT extreme left is Mrs.
AL Meissner. Other nurses are
from Cleveland.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08

1lSlIl SdlIdiudlco - llh Z DSIl.O-
Gratis, three Republicans = quail
fled for the May primaries which
will determine party nominees for
the two commissionerships to be
voted upon in November.
Big Race For Commissioners
Both incumbents, Edward H.
Tank, Martin, and Charles Cover,
Port Clinton; filed on the Demo
cratic ticket along with Gust
Frederick, Benton Township; Cliff
Stephenson, Port Clinton; and
George Sondergeld, Erie Town
ship.
Seeking the two Republican
spots for commissioner are Lewis
Holland, Graytown; Otto Pollex,
Carroll Township; and Albert
Wadsworth, Port Clinton.
1948 House Rivalry Renewed
The representative race auto
matically finds a renewal of a
1948 rivalry. Robert w. Reldcr,
Democratic incumbent, will be op-
posed by William E. Fleckner,
Oak Harbor, Republican, who had
previously served four terms in
the legislature, and was unseateG
by Reider in 49, Neither will be
opposed in the May primary.
Democratic office holders who
escaped opposition in either the
primary or general election and
thus will automatically succeed
themselves are Prosecutor Myrop
A. Rosentreter; Treasurer D. l..
Cullenen; Clerk of Courts Velma
Sauvey; Sheriff Merlan Budd;
Engineer Delos ]. Nissen, and
Recorder Grace NJ Winters. There
was no candidate on either ticket
for coroner.
Two former postmasfers, Al
kaIb and Thomas A. Kenney,
filed for Portage township Dem.
oeratic committeeman but re-
ports were current Thursday
that one would Withdraw TO
avoid contest. George SibreI,
incumbent, did not file.
Another race for committeeman
developed on the Democratic tic
ket, with County Chairman Jack
Boysen challenged by Russell f.
Rice in Clay Township.
Interest In Committees
Others who filed for Democratic
Committeeman are: Clement No
votney, Allen; Edward Kaspar,
Bay; Lester E. Hetrick, Benton;
John E. Nietfeld, Carroll; Henry
Rofkar, Catawba; Willard A.
Fritsche, Erie; Fred l.. Barnes,
Harris; Al w. Kalb, Portage; Harry
F. Heineman, Put-In-Bsy, and
Joseph E. FURY.
Joseph E. Flury, Salem; and Jack
Boysen, Russell Rice, Clay.
Republican: Melvin P. Oestreich,
Benton; George l.. Peters, Carroll;
Frank H. Woodman, Catawba;
John E. Geisman, Danbury, George
w. Brandow, Harris; Harold Jer-
emy, Portage; Ramon G. Rittman,
Put-In-Bay; Herman C. Steinmiller,
Salem; and Charles F. Meachem,
Erie.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
TWO SERVICE
MEN HURT IN
PERRY ST. CRASH

Charles Bennett, home on leave
from the Navy and William Skin
ner, both of Gypsum, were in
jured about the face and arms
when their car, owned by Theo-
dore Velliquette, OF Gypsum, col
lided with one driven by John
Belknap, SOB East Third street,
on East Perry street between Full.
ton and Washington streets early
Saturday night.
Belknap was severely shaken
up by the impact He told police
he was emerging from Fulton
street, after having stopped when
the crash occurred.
Two persons were thrown into
the street from the impact which
almost totally demolished the Ben
net car, which had to be towed
: away. The youths were taken to
Magruder Hospital for treatment
of face cuts. One of them had
been hurled through the wind
shield. The rear and right side
of Belknep's car was caved in.
Donald Coleman and Ray Tim
ken, both serving with the Float
ing Bridge Engineers Co., at
Beckley, w. Va, received leg
brusises and back injuries when
! the automobiles of Robert Cole
men, Erie Gardens, and William
Fletcher, Willow Beach, collided
on Third street at Harrison street,
early Sunday evening.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
McConb Attorney
Files For Senate

"Delbert l.. Latta, McComb At
torney and veteran, last week
filed his petitions for the Republ-
lean nomination for State Senator
from the 3Oth-33rd districts with
the Wood County Board Of Elec"
tions. He is candidate to succeed
Fred Adams of Bowling Green
who is now seeking the. oth Con
gressional seat. Latta filed pet
itions from all nine counties i'll
the district which includes Erie.
Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron,
Ottawa, Putnam, Sandusly, and
Wood.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
PORT CLINTON
STUDENTS TAKE
DEbkTE: H0N0RS

Port Clinton --.gh School de-
batcTs won six out OF seven de-
cisions, giving them the first
place trophy Saturday in the Sylvia
mia Burnham high school auditor
iIdn.
Members of TIE local debating
team coached by speech instructor
Boyd Martin, are: Max Fisher,
Sally Dewitt, Harry Chaffin and
Fred Schneider.
The question debated was
Resolved that all American
Citizens Should Be Conscripted
For Essential Service in Times of
War"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08

scheduling was Mrs. R. r. Roose,
chairman, assisted by Mrs. Francis
Mekus, Mrs. P. Tadsen, Mrs.
John Braun, Mrs. George Zetzer
and Mrs. Ed Minderman.
Mrs. Gordon Cooper, serving as
motor corps chairman, was aided
by Mrs. Charles Williamson, Mrs.
Carl Hilker, Mrs. James Wolfe
and Mrs. Leroy Davis, who loaned
their cars and driving services.
Following the collection the files
committee takes over, sending
out donor certificates, entering
blood types and factors on each
card, as we'll as other clerical
work. Mrs. Faye K'Burg is chair
man of this detail, assisted by
Mrs. A. w. Chapman and Mrs.
Sam Eikenberry.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
COUNTIANS ARE
VICTIMS OF
BONO ROBBERY

Two proprietors of newly
opened restaurant at Bono and
four terrorized patrons were held
up at gun point early Sunday, by
four hoodlums. They cleaned out
the cash drawer and robbed the
patrons of S191.
One of the customers, Delbert
Clucky, of Curtice, lost S14, John
Clark, Sandusky was robbed Of
$25 and Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Louys,
Graytown, owners of the restau-
rant, surrended $109.
Two young women who were
occupying a booth, were ignored
by the gangsters. The mobseters,
wearing zoot suits and waving re-
volers and sawed off shot gun,
first ripped the telephone from
the wall before cleaning out the
cash drawer and the pockets of
their victims.
The restaurant had been opened
only two weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
MOT0R|ST
ESCAPES AS
train HITS CAR

Driving alone on route 2 at
Three Mile Crossing Friday, Mel
son Johannson, city, escaped IL
jury and possible death when he
leaped from his automobile as it
skidded onto the new York Cen
trail Railroad tracks and into the
path of train.
Johannson, who lost control of
the car, was Unable to naneuver
it back on the highway before
the crash. He was able to climb
to safety, however before the vehi-
Gle was demolished by the train.
The accident is the fourth at
Three Mile in less than three
months.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Herman Howell, Gypsum
Worker Crushed By Truck:
Services Held Monday

Herman Howell, SO, of Gypsum,
mechanic employed by the U. S.
Gypsum Co., died almost instantly
Friday afternoon when large
dump truck slipped from its jacks
and crushed him at the Gypsum
plant.
Howell was working under the
truck, making repairs when the
accident occurred. He was dead
upon arrival at Magruder Hos
pital.
The victim had been employed
as millwright at the Gypsum
plant for Is years.
Services were held Monday af-
ternoon from st. John Lutheran
Church with Rev. John Braun of
ficiating. Burial was in Riverview
cemetery.
The Gerner & Wolf mortuary
had charge of arrangements.
Surviving are the wife, Flor
ence, and FIVE children, Barbara,
Carey, Gilbert, Richard and Jerry,
and his mother, Mrs. Jane How
ell, Belleville, Ohio.
Also surviving are two brothers,
ODeH Howell, of Gypsum, and
Denver Howell, of Brilliant, Ohio,
and seven sisters, Mrs. Thelma
Havener. Mrs. Dorothy Allison
and Mrs. Lela baltimore, all of
Gypsum: Mrs. Frieda Crum and
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Over 200 Volunteer For Red Cross
Blood Collection Here Tuesday
Rejection
Rate Only
Is Percent

In concerted turnout of Port
Clinton residents, including many
lodge members, FOG persons off
cred their blood when the Red
Cross Bloodmobile came to the
city and equipment was set up
in the Elks' Home, Perry street,
all day Tuesday. Of 100 men and
women scheduled, there were only
five reflections, but on the score
Of 81 watkins" who were not
scheduled, the total rose to FOG.
Total reflections represented
only Is percent, which is low
rate for a days schedule, accord
ing to Red Cross officials. The
Bloodmobile visit was the fifth
in Ottawa County and the third
in the city.
Police Aid Traffic
Police Chief Jack Shelter, the
regular police and the special
police were on hand to see that
traffic on Perry street moved un-
interruptedly and that workers
and donors had ample parking
facilities. The special police pre-
sented themselves as donors early
in the morning, along with Mayor
Becker, Chief Shelter, Harold
Nielsen, President of City Council
and officials and workers of the
local newspapers.
Coast Guards Donate
I Six of the watkins" were from
the Coast Guard Station at Marble
head and if the scheduling would
have permitted, the whole uni.
was ready to appear. Two of the
men, Seaman Gilbert C. lie Barr,
Toledo, and Seaman Lawrence J.
Pittman, Cincinnati, returned to
the Center after having given
their blood and gave their SER
ices. During the remainder of
the collection they presented
donors with their Blood-plns and
assisted at the door, then after
the collection they assisted in load
ing the Bloodmobile and clearing
the hall.
Returning Red Gross Favor
One of the men commented that
they liked to do that sort OF
thing and the other said that Red
Cross had done him a big favor
Sgt, Schisler of Erie Ordnance
Depot came in at the end of the
day to make his second donation
to; the Ottawa County Red Cross,
as did Colonel Elmer Webb and
his wife. Sgt. Schisler was parti-
cularly anxious to give at this
collection because he expects to
be transferred from Erie.
James Mizener, Exalted Ruler
of the Port Clinton Elks, was the
genial host of the day who ex-
tended the facilities of the Elk's
Home to the Community for this
service.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Clyde Girl Wins
State Pie Contest

Ottawa county student contest
ants in the state cherry pie bak-
ing contest sponsored by the Gyp-
sum Canning Co., Port Clinton,
Clyde Kraut Co., and Lake Erie
Canning Co., lost out to Margaret
Thurn, York Township high school
senior, Saturday. She lives on
route 2, Clyde, and now wears
the state cherry pie crown.
Miss Thurn will compete against
AZ other state champs in the
national contest which will be hell
in Chicago later this month.
Port Clinton's contestants, who
were eliminated last Thursday
were Marian Chlystun, Janet Rose
and Virginia Nielsen. They were
adjudgcd the winners in group
Of IA local contestants last week.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-02-08
Tires Debated AS
Strike Incident Here

An employee of the Lake Motor
Freight Company, Russell 'Branum'
Of Sandusky, told police that when
he reported for work. Friday with
out knowledge of the time a truck
strike had been called found that
all four of his aut ,mcbilc tires
had been deflated. The tires had
been punctured by ice picks,
police were informed. The strike
had been called for Friday night
and Saturday morning.