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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
GENOA NEWS

Four young lads from Millbury.
who sought the opportunity to
make a fast dollar, during the
crowded conditions of the town at
the recent Homecoming, had their
dreams shattered, when Deputy
Sheriff Clarence Stephens of the
Ottawa county sheriff's depar,-
ment arrested them on the charges
OF stripping motor vehicles. AS a
result of their escepade they are
now in the Wood county Jail at
Bowling Green, awaiting trial.
many and various accessories be-
ing taken. Among the cars strip
ped where those of Frank Zunk. of
Clay Center as, we'll as Robert
Blausey of Graytown, with some
OF the items being recovered by
Deputy Stephens still await the
claim of Ownership.
Genoas sixth annual homecom.
ing the celebration just closed was
labeled a success by the Genoa
post 324 American Legion and the
Genoa volunteer fire department
and both of them express their
heartiest thanks to any and all
who so materially assisted to make
1t success.
Construction of the new fire
house here has again started, this
work had been materially delayed
by the stoppage of steel, and this
has been released, so the work
may once more get under way. The
release which was dated July 21st
was granted before the end of the
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
WScS EXECUTIVE GROUP
MET TUESDAY EVENING

The executive committee Of the
Women's Society of Christian Ser
vice of Trinity Methodist Church
held their August meeting Tues
day evening in the home of their
president, Mrs. w. ]. Smith, East
Second Street. Reports on the
Lakeside School of Missions and
Christian Service of the North
east Conference were subjects of
roll call.
A discussion of the 1928 pro-
gram outline was led by Mrs.
Smith. 1t was agreed that there
will be no executive committee
meeting in September. The reeu-
lar meeting of the w. S. C. S.
will be held on September "a with
a luncheon at 1890 in the church
dining room.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
TWO YOUNG MISSES
FLEW TO CHICAGO

The young misses Ann and Jen-
infer Nissen, six and eight years
old respectively, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Nissen, Wilson
Avenue, had thrilling experience
last Saturday when they flew to
Chicago, unescorted, to visit their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Webster. They took a United Air
lines flight from Toledo and were
reigning queens" during the trip.
Upon their arrival in Chicago,
their aunt called Mr.. and Mrs. Mis-
sen reporting that the girls had ar
rived safely and were, indeed, the
center of attraction among the
planes passengers.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
JOLLY STlTCHERS

The All jolly Stitchers met in the
home of Ruth Ewersen July oath
at 7:30 p. m. Lunch was served by
the hostesses Ruth EWersen and
Mrs. Burnett Brough. A style re-
view was enjoyed by the members.
Thirteen Jolly Stitchers were in
attendance with their advisors
Mrs. Brough and Ruth Ewersen.
Mrs. John Leggett, who had en-
joyed a day at Put-In-Bay, was a
guest on July 29th.
Judging Of baked goods was
held on July 30th at the home Of
Mrs Brough. Judging Of clothing
was held on August 7th at l p. m.
in the home of Mrs. Brough.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
kRUECk FAMILY HOLDS
10TH ANNUAL REUNION

Members of the Krueck family
gathered on Sunday at Marblehead
for their 10th annual reunion. ~
members were present from Avon,
Vermillion, Cleveland, Amherst,
Toledo and Illinois Officers ell
ected were George Schmitkins,
psesident, Fred Kreuck, vice presi-
dent; nth Schrieber, secretary
treausrer; Alice Herbst; Walter
Krueck, chaplain.
Plans were made to hold next
years reunion at Lake View Park,
Lorain. A number of older mem
bers were absent because of i'll
ness. When returning to their
homes following the reunioon, a
sad note was sounded when word
was received of the unexpected of
Britt Buda, Elyria, who had been
member of the Lorain police
force for 25 years.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
WoMEN'S AUXILIARY UNIT
TO MEET ON AUGUST Ia

Members of the Women's Auxil-
larry Unit No. 113 will hold it's reg
ular meeting on August IA at 800
p. m. in the American Legion
Home. Serving on the luncheon
committee are Mrs. Herman
Gates, chairman; Mrs. ROLAND
Gillian, Mrs. Ray Frye, Mrs. Les
ter Fritz, Mrs. John Gaydos and
Mrs. Thelma Ingram.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
PROUD GRANDPARENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence F. Smith
became happy grandparents for
the second time Sunday when a
son weighing eight pounds, 131s
ounces was born at z p m. to their
son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
c. Smith, Catawba Island. The
name chosen for the new heir is
Martin Richard. He is welcomed
by sister, Caroline Jane, years
old, who is currently staying with
her grandparents and Aunt Shir-
ley. The maternal grandmother is
Mrs. Otto Scholt, Oak Harbor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
JOAN QUlNTELL TO WE'D
MR.. DONALD NJ. MOONEY

Mrs. Erwin Quintell, Fremont
Road, is announcing the approach
ing marriage of her daughter,
Joan, to Mr.. Donald N. Mooney,
Erie Gardens.
The wedding will be solemnized
at st. Johns Lutheran Church on
August %, with a reception in the
church parlors following the cere-
mony.
Miss Quintell is a 1851 gradu.
ate of Port Clinton High School
and Mr.. Mooney graduated from
the local high school in 1850. Both
are employed at Erie Ordnance
Depot.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
Richey Returning
To Teaching Staff

Lieut.. William H. Richey of
Lakeville, Ohio, on leave of alb
sence for the past two years, will
return to his position as teacher
of industrial arts in the Danbury
Township High School here this
fall, Superintendent G. C. Braith-
waite said today. Lieut.. Richey,
veteran of World War II in the
European Theater, was recalled to
service in September, 1850, and
has served in Korea since July.
1851. He is a former Elyria teach
er.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
.. ~ Social Scene
CATAWBA GARDEN CLUB
MET TUESDAY EVENING

Members of the Catawba Island
Garden Club met last Tuesday
evening for their annual family
picnic and potluck supper held on
the Rocking Chair Cove property.
In charge of arrangements were
Mrs. Clarence Brown, Mrs. D. c..
Shores and Mrs. Edward Ludwig.
The group toured the rose gar
dens of Mrs Alma Goss, Catawba
Cliffs, prior to the picnic.
A flag was presented to the
club by Mrs. Ezra Hiss, American
ism Chairman, from the Legion
Auxiliary for the Catawba Island
Cemetery.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
BACK FROM MICHIGAN

Mrs. Cecil Harger and her two
children, Nancy and Tommy; Mrs.
Raymond Debien, ST., and Mrs.
Herbert Armstrong have been
spending the past week at the
Harger cottage at Gladwin, Mich
igan near Houghton Lake. The
Harger property consists of 600
acres and is popular retreat for
the family during the summer and
also during the hunting season.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08

were large burning tapers trim
med with satin ribbon and pink
and white carnations.
Given in marriage by her father,
the charming blonde bride was
gcwned in chantilly lace over sat
in, fashioned with tightly fitted
bodice. The waist extended into q
flowing chantilly panel down the
front of the skirt, the remainder
of the skirt being Of tulle over
net and satin. Her long sleeves
came to a point over either hand.
A Queen Ann collar formed the
neckline A short train completed
the design of the gown. Over her
blonde hair, the bride wore cap
of chantilly lace with finger-tip
veil of Illusion She carried a
white bible on which swas fas-
tened a white orchid.
Carrying out the pink and white
color motif, the matron of honor
and the bridesmaids wore pink
tulle gowns over satin, styled with
tightly fitting satin bodices, ana
capelets edged with pink satir.
They wore large picture hats, all
in soft shades of pink. Mrs. Don
Waggoner, sister of the bride and
her roatron M I,r,,,or o,rr;oJ =,
colonial bouquet of matching pink
roses. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Dick
Smith, Miss 10 Anne Nelson and
Miss Mildred Coyle, carried colon
lal bouquets of pink roses and
white carnations.
Mrs. Brindley, mother of the
bride, selected a pink lace gown
for her daughters wedding. With
it she wore navy blue accessories
and pink rose corsage.
The mother of the groom, Mrs.
Tewers, chose a navy blue lace
dress with matching accessories.
Her corsage was of pink roses.
Serving as best man was Dick
Smith, brother-in-law of the
groom. Ushers were Don Wagon
er, Gene Burget and William
Franck.
Following the ceremony, a re-
ceptlon was held for over 300
guests at Heinie's. Assisting at the
table, on which was a beautifully
decorated bridal cake, was Mrs.
John Lorentzen, Mrs. Carl Burget.
Mrs. Carl Waggoner and Mrs.
Gerald Pehrson. Hostesses at the
reception were Miss Doris Mel.
son, Miss Gail Boss, Miss Dorothy
Wilson and Miss Irene Petrovich.
On Thursday evening, a rehear-
sal dinner was held for members
of the wedding party at Canby's
Inn. II guests were in attendance.
Dick Rounds was organist dur
ing the ceremony, playing favor
ite selections of the bride and
groom. Harold Reitz was soloist.
singing Il Love You Truly" and
Because"
Four grandmothers were pres
ent for the impressive service.
They were Mrs. Minnie MELLOW,
Mrs. Emma Brindley, Mrs. Minnie
Bennett and Mrs. Carrie Tewers.
Each wore pale pink carnatiop
corsages.
Little Carol Branuna was flower
girl. She wore white dotted
swiss dress over a pink slip. She
carried miniature bouquet of
pink roses and white carnations.
Following the reception the
bride and groom left on q trip to
Northern Michigan. Upon their
return the groom will report to
his new naval base in Maryland
The new Mrs. Tewers will reside
with her parents for the time be.
ing.
Both are graduates of Por;
Clinton High School. The bride
has been employed at the Misch
Studios. The groom is an airmar
with the U. S. Naval Air Force.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
CAV PICNIC WILL BE
HELD ON AUGUST "a

The date of the annual DAV
Chapter and Auxiliary picnic has
been changed to August "a, IN
stead of August 10 as originally
planned. Members and their fam
lilies will gather on August "a at
Gem-Terrace Beach for their sum
mer outing Cards will be sent to
members, it was announced.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08

Card Party will be held on Aug
ust IL from 2 until p. m. on the
lawn of the Bay View Hotel. Reg
;stration will be from 2 to 4 p. m
ON Sunday and from 10 a. m, to
noon and 2 p. m. to 3 p. m. or
August IL.
Topping the list of social activ
tiles will be, of course, the Com.
modore's Ball and Reception to be
held at the Colonial on Monday
evening. In addition there will be
the annual Commodore Star
Spangled Review in the park on
Tuesday evening.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
Brindley-Tewers Nuptials Observed
Friday In Lutheran Candlelight Rites

Before an altar decorated with
vases of white carnations and a
scattering Of pink floral touches,
Miss Carolyn Ann Brindley repeat
ed her marriage vows with Ron.
aid G. Tewers at 7 p. m. in St.
John Lutheran Church on Friday,
August l. The Rev. John Braun
officiated at the candlelight ser
vice. At the entrance to each pew
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
OTTERBEIN AND LIVE WIRE
GROUPS HAVE JOINT PICNIC

The Ladies Otterbein Circle and
the Live Wire Class of the Evan
gelical United Brethren Church
will hold their annual family pic
mic at LakevieW City Park, Port
Clinton, on Thursday evening,
August IA. Meeting at 6 p. M, both
organizations will elect officers
for the coming year.
Serving on the entertainment
committee will be Mrs. Chester
Smith, Mrs. Clayton McRoberts
and Mrs. Thomas Wilson.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08

steel strike, which gripped the ma
ton and was for many. tons used
as EYE beams. The release was
granted, through the office, of
John B. Diversion recording sec
retary Of the National production
authority in the department of
as top prize at the homecoming
commerce.
The new Plymouth car, given
and won by Harry Johnson lumber
dealer and general contractor of
Williston, has been turned over to
the Home of Mercy, Tor use by
that charitable institution, Willis
ton, Mr.. Johnson is member of
the board of directors of the Home
OF Mercy, and felt it could be
used in fitting manner.
Genoa and Clay Township vol
untccr fire department, voted to
ask for the purchase Of a new
American fire engine mounted on
z Ford chassis, and this will be
placed before village council which
will meet to consider the issue.
The engine recommended has o
four centerfrigual pump, designed
to maintain six streams of water
with a so gallon per minute capas
ity.
Various charges of speeding
reckless driving, as, we'll as pass
ing without due regard for safety,
also passing in safety zone
brought ten offenders before JP.
Frank karchner. Donald Witt Of
Woodville was fined fifteen dol
lars and costs, reckless driving,
Earl Ayers of Curtice ten dollars
and costs driving 70 miles per
hour on route 100. Others arrest
cd for speeding were Mamie Poole
OF Detroit, Don Boyd of Cleveland
fined 10" crossing double line
and passing in safety zone AL.
fred LaLone of Roseville Mich
Clarence Duvall, Toledo Howard
Wetherholdt, Detroit, Robert
Schell, Toledo all ten dollars and
costs and Robert Singetry Wash
ington DC, $25 and costs reckless
driving. Arresting officers were
State patrolmen Babka Max West
and ]. O. Dunn.
Sgt Ted kWiatakowski Of the To.
ledo police department, gave the
members of the Genoa Kiwanis
club, a condensed course in scien-
tiflc crime detection, at their Mon
day evening meeting. the Sgt has
been a member of the crime de-
lection bureau in Toledo for the
past twelve years, and saws there
is on such a thing as perfect
crime, but-aGded there IS inner
tect detection. The wav he cy-
planned the matter, crime detec.
ton consists of using specialized
knowledge, combined with com
mon sense, then toss in about
eighty percent hard work
Zenes Helm, Is year old Gen.
oa youngster, was taken to Juvenil-
le research bureau by deputy
Clarence Stephens and will be de-
tanned, from four to six weeks to
satisfy probation requirements as
established by the probate court
This young lad was involved in a
series of petty thieveries in Gen.
oa during the early part of the
summer.
The youth fellowship of St
Johns E. v. and r. church, were
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
METHODIST YOUNG ADULTS
TO HOLD POTLUcK MONDAY

Members of the Methodist Young
Adults group will gather for
potluck supper Monday evening
at $50 p. m. They will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Warner, South Madison Street.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
OTTAWA COUNCIL NO. 244
MET ON THURSDAY NIGHT

Members of the Ottawa Coun-
Gil No. 244, Daughters of Amer
lea, met in regular session at Car
penters' Hall on Thursday eve
ming, August 7th.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08
> AG X AGH

For quick Comforting help Tor Backache.
Rheumatic Pains, Getting Up Nights. strong
cloudy urine, irritating passages, Leg Pains,
circles under eyes, and swollen ankles, due
to non-organic and non-systemic Kidney and
Bladder troubles, try cystex. Quick. complete
satisfaction or money back guaranteed. ASH
your druggist for Cystex today.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-08

White Elephant SaIe-Sf. Johns
Lutheran Annex - August 18th
and 18th. 26,lt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-06-20
The Nice Pong Uacot1a>s
BY Wiom Nevbover

smiled tenderly. ~And YOU'RE
cheap at five thousand. Jane"
She laughed, her nose crinkline.
Aren't you ever serious for more
than FIVE minutes at a time, Andy?
You aren't buying me; you're"
oh" he said quietly. 'bst I
am"
She stared.
I'm not a dope" he said, his
voice cutting through the milling
confusion in her mind You take
Bruce Hall He's a doctor and
you're a nurse, which means you
both have more or less the same
approach to life. And he goes fer
you and you go for him and"
She spoke softly, but her fury
was so intense il gave him pause.
You ought to be ashamed Of
yourself, Andrew Built"
What about you? You sure
liked TO 60 out with me when
you discovered George Poppleton
wasn't going to divorce his wife
and marry you. Listen: stop PUT
ting on the old act. You're after
security, position. which is why
you came here to wreck his mar
riage. Well, can give you more
security and d better position.
Sure, it won't be love-though I'd
like il to be that-but you would
have what you want and I'd have
a part of what / want and the ex-
convicts would have the chance
they should have"
go ahead" He opened the door
and grinned, his watchful black
eyes never leaving her stricken
face. 'But If you walk out on me
you're walking out on guys who
need a break-and you're tossing
overheard the best chance you've
ever had to live the sort Of life
most girls dream Of"
And ] thought you were Do
cent?"
"And you are?" He laughed
heartily. Listen, position and So
curity were all You were ever
after. II you had been in love with
Poppleton you'd have gone on b
get him, in any way you could,
just as I'm trying to get you
Think it over. Only perfect people
have the right TO judge and eem-
denim. Yes. yoy- think IL over.
CTs 10 ssntinue9
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-06-20
Clerk Exams
To Be Opened

Examinations for Indefinite APP
pointment to the position of
Clerk will be opened on June 20,
1852 by the Board of u. S. Civil
Service Examiners at the Naval
Station.
Registers established as a re-
suit of this examination will be
used to fill vacancies in this
position which may occur. at
Naval activities in Key West.
Rate of pay begins at $275o per
annum.
Application forms may be OBJ
tanned from the Recorder Of the
Board at Building 81, Naval Sta
ton, from the Secretary Of the
Board Of u. S. Civil Service
Examiners at any first or second
class post office. or from the
Regional Director, Fifth u. s.
Civil Service Region, Atlanta ,,
Georgia.
Copies of the examination an
nouncement with details IT
qualifications of the position, are
posted at the Key West Post
Office, and at Building 81, Naval
Station.
Applications for the position Of
Clerk will be accepted by the
Recorder, Board of US. Civil
Service Examiners at the U. >.
Naval Station, Key West, Flor
ida. until the needs of the service
have been met.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-06-20

ANDY"
Money talks" he said bluntly.
He pursed his lips, looking not at
her, but at the cloudy sky. When
! was a kid at college ] believed
all that Junk they taught-about
money not being everything,
about an educated mind being
more important than all the gold
in the world. But / grew UP fast
/ worked and invested my saw
ings, and opened a little business
and grew until one day ! could
buy a seat on the New York Stock
Exchange. Yup. money talks. II
gets you the things you want"
~Very interesting" she leased.
Il am grateful to you, Sirrah, for
telling me what to concentrate
upon in the future. But just for
now I'd appreciate II if you'd tell
me how you plan to help George"
Money solves everything. A
few thousand dollars, distributed
properly, would settle the whole
business. I've been doing some
investigating. Several of the men
on the Council could use a few
dollars. Their votes could be
bought"
They could tphdt?"
He was surprisingly quick. He
demonstrated Their that he wasn't
all Drawn and muscle. 'Oh, you're
talking about good craftsmanship.
suppose"
81 most certainly am" She
stared at him, frankly amazed.
Listen: a lot of guys need a
helping hand-guys who made a
mistake and are now finding it
difficult to get back on their feet.
That is big; that is important.
What difference does little brib-
cry make whe~ their futures are
at stalker"
She began to see what he was
driving at. TITS that bad?"
"YeS," he growled, "its that
bad. George Poppleton is all right,
but sometimes in his zeal TO help
others he steps upon important
toes. I'm afraid he's licked, unless
some Of those votes can be
bought"
ST See"
Il could afford IL. Five thousand
would do the trick, I believe" He
reached out and cupped her face
between his powerful hands and
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Chapter .

Chapter g
ALICE CRANKY, feeling sorry
"A for William, smiled sweetly as
she took his hand. How nice to
meet you, Mr.. Dunbar. I'm sure
we do have things to discuss. You
enjoy hiking, suppose?"
Poor William looked longingly
at Jane. Il suppose so.
Good" Alice Cranky said y
always like to discuss stocks and
bonds while I'm hiking!"
Jane halted before Officers
Row, glanced back, saw that VIII
liam was well occupied, then
ducked into the tent. Evelyn
Moore promptly sat up. her face
all covered with cold cream, and
glared at the recreation director.
"Are you trying to ALLEVIATE every
one around here who is kind and
decent and in a position to help
you? How dare you quarrel with
Alice Cranky? She's one OF the
finest persons you'll ever meet"
$50 Mike has already informed
me-" Jane, her eyes twinkling,
went over to her cot and lay
down. "And don't talk to me. /
must think"
About what, pray tell? About
how to bedevil man into doing
something foolish?" Evelyn nod
ded as Jane sat up. Her blue eyes
were very frosty. "Yes," she said,
"Ralph told me about it, too. What
are you trying to do. make him
a laughingstock or Something!
But there was another interrupt
ton. This time it was Andy Built.
Seeing me is much better than
arguing with her, isn't it?
"Andy, I'm tired. / don't want
to 60 riding or swimming or even
walking. Besides, / have million
and one things to do"
you're not too busy 10 help
Poppleton save his ridiculous lit
tie training school, are your"
"What?" howled Evelyn Moore
from the tent.
Andy took James reluctant
hand and led her toward the camp
parking lot. He drove a most dig
nified roadster and kept the car
down TO a sedate pace as he
turned il out onto the highway.
I'm not just 81 unding OF, Jane.
! could do it, I think"