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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

George E. Mohn, above, super
intendent of accounting, credits
and collections for the Port Clin-
ton Division of Ohio Edison Com
pany, has been appointed mana
ger of the Company's Port Clin-
ton operations, it was announced
today. He will succeed Henry A.
Cowgirl, who will retire from ac-
tive service with the utility on
Saturday in accordance with the
Company's retirement plan.
A native of Clyde, O., Mr.. Mohn
has been an employee of Ohio
Edison Company and predecessor
companies for more than 33
years. From 1913 to 1924 he was
employed by The Northwestern
Ohio Railway & Light Company.
first as station and express agent,
and later as storekeeper, cashier
and chief clerk. In 1924 he was
named assistant secretary and of
flee manager for The Ohio Pub
lie Service Company in Port
Clinton. He assumed his present
position upon merger of Public
Service into Ohio Edison Com
pany in May 1850.
Mr.. Mohn is at present vice
president of the Magruder Me-
mortal Hospital. He also served
two years as county chairman of
the American Red Cross fund
drive. He is past commander of
the American Legion and during
World War | was sergeant in
the U. S. Marine Corps. Mrs.
Mohn has been organist of tho
Methodist Church in Oak Harbor
for many years and is active in
musical circles there.
Mr.. Cowgill's first business
employment was as engineer and
craftsman for E. w. Clark & Co.
In Columbus, following his grad.
uation from Ohio State Univcr-
sity in 1908.
In 1917 he returned to Ohio as
general superintendent of the
Richland Public Service Com
pany, one of the predecessor com.
panies of The Ohio Public Ser
vice Company. After seven years
in Mansfield, he was transferred
to his present position as Port
Clinton Division Manager.
During his many years of resi-
dence in Port Clinton, Mr.. Cow
gill has contributed much time to
and civic projects. He
is member and past president
OF both the Chamber of Com
merce and the Kiwanis Club, and
a past commodore of the Port
Clinton Yacht Club. He has also
served as County Chairman for
the Red Cross. He is holder of the
Silver Beaver Award for his ac-
tivities in Boy Scout work and is
a life member of the America.
Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Mr. Cowgirl was coordinator for
the Erie Proving Ground and
Camp Perry with the nations
utilities during World War II.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
Rate Increase OF 1712 Cents
Ends QuarryW Workers' Strike
Threat, Marblehead Division

Acceptance of a general wage
increase of 10 cents per hour
along with fringe benefits, total
ing 171a cents, this week averted
a long threatened strike by en-.
ployees of the Marblehead Divi-
sion of the Kelley Island Lime &
Transport Co.
James Menier, president of Lo.
cal 20, described the fringe bene.
fits as including six paid holi-
days, an escalator clause, nego-
tiation pay, welfare benefits
and differential premium increas-
es of one and four cents per hour
for the second and third shifts,
respectively. This will bring to-
tai premiums to six and nine
cents, Menier said.
Wage increases and benefits
will become retroactive to May
16 and will affect 300 workers in
the Marblehead division. The
union met three weeks ago to
consider strike vote, but no
strike action was taken until me-
gotiations with management had
been completed.
The Local this week voted
unanimously to accept manage
ment's proposal embracing the
overall 17R cents increase.
Other officers of the Local are
John Elchisco, vice-presidcnt,
and Mike Dziak, secretary. The
Local is affiliated with the Allied
Products Workers. CIO.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
.City-wide Rubbish
Collection To
Be Next Week

city-wide rubbish removal
will start next week. Street
Superintendent Carl Rvddoek
announced today. He said
city trucks will start in the
west end and will pick up all
rubbish. including rim cans,
provided they are put in con-
tainers and placed at street
eUrbs.
II is expected that the west
end will be covered by mid
week, after which the trucks
will move info the east end,
working from Madison street
eastward. The entire city is
expected to be covered by the
end Of the week.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
Over 1000 Marksmen Vie For Ho nors
In Annual Rifle Tourney At Camp Perry

Expert marksmen, over 1000
strong, from every part of Ohio
and including visitors from nu-
merous distant states are having
a gala time at the annual shoot
of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Asso-
citation at Camp Perry this week.
Actual competitive shooting has
started among a few teams and
individuals last Saturday and con-
tinued through Monday in the high
powered 80 calibre classification.
Beginning Wednesday and con-
tinuing through Labor Day. will
be the small bore championship
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
MEMBERS OF BOTH GROUPS TO
BALLOT ON QUESTION AT THEIR
REGULAR MEETINGS NEXT MONTH

The Merchants Association will
meet in the City Hall Monday,
September 8 and the Chamber of
Commerce will meet at the Island
House September IL.
Membership dues for the COM
bined group will be similar to
those now being charged by the
Chamber of Commerce, starting
at $40 per year for small business
and graduating upwards, depend
ing upon the size of member
contributing businesses. The Mer-
chants Association has been
charging a flat SIS yearly member.
ship, payable January l.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
TWO HURT IN CRASH

Tony RappOlo, 20, of Cleveland
received large laceration of the
right arm and minor abrasionS of
both knees in an auto collision on
Route 1853 west of Oak Harbor,
early Monday morning. A com.
panion, Evelyn Sapochak, receiv-
cd decorations of the right eye.
brow and left thigh. The State
Highway Patrol investigated the
collision, The couple were treat
ed at Magruder Hospital.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

tournament. Hundreds of medals
and trophies are being won by
marksmen at the annual meet.
There are no organized teams
from Port Clinton entered in any
of the matches this year, John
Lang, executive officer, reported,
The Ottawa county Red Cross
Chapter, is making substantial
contribution, however, by supply
ing 40 men and women volunteers
for operation of first aid station
on full time basis at the camp
Only minor injuries have been
treated thus far. Supplementing
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
Look, Diogenes;
Here Is The Honest
Man You Hunted

John Pesek, 80, of 740O Bea-
verland Street, Detroit, is an
honest man. Mrs. Ellen Schot-
telkorb of Toledo reported to
Bay Bridge patrolmen that she
had lost her pocketbook con-
tanning $414 at a roadside park
on Route 2, just west of Port
Clinton, last week. The Schot-
telkorb family had stopped
there enroute from Toledo to
Cleveland to rest and get a
drink of water. Mrs. Schottel-
korb left her purse near wa
ter pump there.
Shortly after the Schottel
korb departure from the state
park John Pesek stopped at the
park and there found the purse.
He took it to the patrolmen at
Bay Bridge, leaving his name
and address. Patrolman Card
we'll reported that Mrs. Schot,
telkorb and family drove up to
his post shortly thereafter and
reported her loss. When he
handed her the purse, still con-
tanning the lost $414, the wom-
an could hardly believe her
good fortune. She stated that
she would contact Mr.. Pesek at
his Detroit address immediate
ly and send him a reward for
his honesty. Patrolman Card
we'll reported that the sum was
the largest amount of lost
money turned in to the patrol
during his years at the post.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

Ottawa County was represent
ed at the National Convention Of
the American Legion, in New
York City, during the period of
August "a through this Thursday,
by Judge Tom Stahl, Delbert And
Clint Fehlhaber, Oak Harhor, Ohi..
and Archie Winnie attended as a
representative of the Legion's 40
& 8.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
Large Group Attend
Farm Bureau OUTING

Eighty-three Ottawa Countians
attended picnic for members of
the Ottawa County Farm Bureau
and Farm Bureau Cooperative
board, Farm Bureau insurance
agents, and Farm Bureau en-
ployees at Pearson Park on Sun.
day.
A steak fry and basket lunch
featured the informal affair. The
afternoon was spent playing base
ball and other games.
Anthony Schibilla plans to seed
his corn and soybean fields to rye
by using the most modern farm
ing tool-the airplane.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
Standard Workers To
Study New Contract;
Special Meet Tues.

Members Of Local 497 G. !.
o. JAW were reminded today
by President George Freeh
that a special meeting will be
held by the union at $3.50 p.
m. next Tuesday in the Port
Clinton Armory.
Mr. Fresh said that fhe pur.
pose Of the meeting is to rafi.
fy or reject q new work con-
tract with the Standard Pro.
ducts Co. He urged all men,
bers Of Local 4o7 TO attend.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

Unification of Port Clinton's
dual service business organiza
tions, long sought by various
groups and individuals, was given
approval by boards of directors
of both the Chamber of Com
merce and the Merchants Acso
citation at conference held last
Thursday.
Letters are being mailed out to
all members of both groups this
week expaining the action of the
boards and urging full attendance
at the September meetings of the
respective organizations to ratify
the consolidation plan by vote.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29
MINOR TRAFFIC MIsHAP

A minor accident on the Fre-
mont Road at noon Friday, was
reported by the Sheriff's office.
An auto, driven by Chester E.
Winup of Fremont, bumped into
the back of another car driven by
Paul S. Franklin, SO, of Columbus.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

this service are two ambulances
standing by, furnished by the San
ders Funeral Home and the j.
A. Neidecker Funeral Home.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

In the event of rain, the tour.
nament will be held the next day.
Saturday, Sept. 6.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-29

THE NEWS Is prepared 10 do
your JOB PRINTING on q basis
Of FINE WORKMANSHIP and
GOOD SERVICE at Fair Prices.
Phone 527I.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
Kindergarten News


Kenny Iewya had his sixth
birthday oR 1ucsday, December q
We all maGq cards and many chill
dren wrote Happy Birthday On
them. This is a good time to re-
mind parents that a birthday does
not necessarily mean a treat We
celebrate birthdays ia school with
OF without a treat for the sake
Of doing things for others. How
ever, the small parties at school
help develop good manners. shar-
ing. counting, etc,
Each day we have set aside 4
time for Christmas songs, stories
and discussion Of what We
would like Santa to bring. At this
time We are learning the poem "a
Visit From ST. Nick. Mr.. Messick
will choose the best child to saw
the poem for his Christmas music
program before Christmas. You
can help by letting your child say
1T along with you and learE It that
way.
Many mothers have come to see
our zoo at school and we appreci-
ate their interest.
We are now marking of our De-
cember calendar. We keep track
OF the weather each day.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
New Century Club Notes

Mrs. George Black, who conducts
the Gift and Hobby Shop on Wal
nut Street, gave a delightful dem
OnstratiOn of gift wrapping to the
members of the Milford New Cen
tury Club on Monday at the regu-
lar weekly meeting. Paper, rib
bons, lacelOn, colored leaves, bells,
colored balls and small figures
were used by her to make the pack
ages of gifts beautiful to the eye
and pleasing to those for whom
they are intended. With her artis-
tic ability roses, Christmas trees,
magic whOTls and many beautiful
shapes in ribbons were made and
much admired by the Onlookers.
This was the greater part of the
program for the afternoon. Mrs. G.
Marshall Townsend, chairman for
the afternoon, gave a reading of
the Spirit of Christmas" and the
origin of some of the customs that
have come from European cOun-
tries. The members sang two
Christmas songs. For the contribu-
ton in art, Mrs. Wilson Vinyard
read a poem Because, by ]. r.
Phillips. Permanent evergreens
had been arranged for the meeting
by Mrs. Carlisle Collins and Mrs.
Raymond Masten.
Next week salute to Delaware
Day will be made in song and to
the Delaware flag because of the
nearness to Delaware Day. The
chairman, Mrs. M. Haswen Pierce,
will also present the Rover Girls,
Mrs. Philip Jacobs, Mrs. Helen
Lynne, Mrs. Joseph LOfand and
Mrs. Jonathan S. Willis, who will
recall memories of their western
trip which they took in the sum-
mer. This will make an interesting
program. Gifts may be brought to
the club for Delaware Colony.
On Monday, Mrs. Walter x. Bar
rett, club chairman of legislature
reported her attendance at the last
WOpan's Joint Legislative meeting
held on November 18th, when Off
GERS were elected. Mrs Jonathan
s. Willis was elected assistant sec
retary. Twelve points concerning
the facilities and benefits for chill
dren were given BY the speaker al
this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
Religion In Books
BY Roy K faWes

BY request here is a recommend
ed list Of books for children and
young people.
THE BIBLE IN PICTURES by
Ralph Kirby, editor. Creystone
Press, New York. s3.95. Distin-
guishel clergyman, four Of them, a
Methodist, a Catholic, and two
EpiscOpalians, combined their sf-
forts in the production Of this un-
usually fine book. Eleven artists
prepared the one thousand illustra-
tions and some pages are in full
color The book has three diVi-
sions: The Story Of Jesus, the
Story Of His People, and the Story
of His Church. The book is accu-
rate, reverent and effective. Wide
spread use Of it would mean a new
acquaintance with the Bible and q
new generation encouraged to right
living.
LINE SMASHER by Dick Friend
Itch. Westminster Press, Philadel-
phia. $3.50. A popular writer for
young people tells another good
football story. 1t is also the story
Of a friendship broken, and restor-
ed in time to win the big game.
LASso YOUR HEART by Betty
Cavanna. Westminster Press. Phil
adelphia. $3.50. Two cousins adjust
themselves to different back
grounds and find a friendship.
Here is simple and interesting
study in the problems and emo
tions Of young people. All turns out
well but not without cost.
THE SHOUTING DUKE b. John
Reese. Westminster Press, Phila-
delphia. 50. Excitement and humor
and philosophy are mixed in this
fable of the Grand Duke Bello. He
rules his duchy without account
ing to the king, and his shout
shakes leaves from the trees. He
runs away from trouble, and feels
that there must be a steadier Job
than that Of being king.
HALF PINT by Jeanne Wilson.
Westminster Press, PHILADELPHIA.
81. The story Of a little fellow who
wants to grow up and lose his
nickname. He lives on a ranch and
wants colt to own. His dreams
come true on a white Christmas
morning.
INDIAN DRUMS AND BROKEN
ARROWS by Craig Massey. Zond-
erVan Publishing House. Grand
Rapids, Michigan. A first prize con-
test winner. The locale is the Rev
olutioraTy War period. The hero
IS young JEFF Lockwood who car
ries his Christian character and
teaching through battle with the
| Indians.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
ls2[SAIA2& Ie&INRN &

Grand Master Wilson Figgs Of
Sieaford, of the Grand lodge 70
Delaware. Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, paid an Official visit
to Delaware Lodge No. / in the Odd
Fellows Building. Tenth and King
Streets, on Monday, at 8 pm. He
was accompanied by his star.
The committee on ARRANGEMENTS
for the local lodge includes Ashua
Messick, J. F. Maslin and John
McCloskey.
G9
The degree team Of Mary Re-
bekah Lodge No. Is, initiated three
members in Odd Fellows Hall this
week.
Mary Rebekah Lodge will hold
its annual Christmas Party on
Dec. 8 in Odd Fellows Hall.
GO
Walton Johnson, William Moore
Edward Wright, Elmer Povnter
and Robert Poynter were admitted
into KirkwoOd Encampment No. g.
Of Milford, last Wednesday evening
in the Odd Fellows Building. We
welcome these brothers who have
taken another step in Odd Fellow
ship.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
Late Disciples Sunda,
School Class

On November 18th The T5lo
Disciples Sunday School Glass ~
at the home Of Mrs. Evelyn
ton with Mrs. Gladys Morris
Mrs. Pearl Roberts as co-hosfess
There were thirteen members
four visitors present The net
meeting win be held at the Poca-
hontas Hall on December IIth at
500 p. m. The meeting viii be IN
the form Of a Christmas Party and
All members are asked to attend
and adults bring SOC gifts and
children 25c gifts which win be
exchanged. A Program Committee
is working on entertainment for
the evening and a Refreshment
Committee is taking care Of the
refreshmentss so everyone come
and enjoy the fun.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange was well repre-
sented at the State Grange Con
Yention held in Dover this week
tuesday evening many of our
members took an active part in
the Youth Program under the di-
rection OF Miss Nancy Everett. The
Mock Wedding Of our County Depu-
ty, Andrew c. O'Neal, was the eli
max for an evening of good enter
tainment.
This Saturday will be Election
of Officers for Milford Grange. Be
sure to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
Troop I04

Troop 104 made 90 spool dolls
for the Hospital Auxiliary. If6
crossword puzzle notebook was
sent 10 Perry Point Veterans Hos-
pital Toys and clothing have been
donated % the VIEW
Beside being required Badee
work, these projects serve to sh0W
the girls how they may take their
place as junior citizens JIM our COM
munity.
q ShIistmas party and Invests
ttlre Service viii be held on Det.
lo. Parents are urged to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
SERVICE SLAMS


FORT RICHARDSON, ALASKA
Army PFC Raymond d. Lingo, son.
Of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lingo
Of MillsbOro, Del, is now serving
at Fort Richardson, the largest
Army installation in Alaska.
Troops based at Fort Richardson
are part Of the security force along
the northern frontier.
Although the climate Of southern
Alaska is relatively mild, Fort
Richardson units receive thorough
winter training.
Lingo, a graduate of Millsboro
Public High School and Washing
ton College, entered the Army In
July 1851 and was stationed at
Fort Benning, Ca, before receiv-
ing his Alaskan assignment.
LITTLE CREEK, VA PVT. Ron
aid W. Middleton. whose wife,
Phyllis, lives at So Clark Street,
Harrington, Del, is returning to
Camp Drum, N. Y, after complet-
ing amphibious training at Little
Greek, Va.
A member Of the 2ZSth Regimen
tai Combat Team, he took part in
Operation Sea Scape" at Little
Creek, a joint Army-Navy maneu-
yer in amphibious landings.
The 278th is now preparing for
its next operation, Exercise Snow
Storm, scheduled for early 1853.
Middleton, who is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Braden Middleton, 4O9
Washington St., Wilmington, Del.
entered the Army in February Of
this year.
LITTLE CREEK, VA.-PFC Har-
ry E. Wyatt, Route 8, Dover, Del.
is returning to Camp Drum, N. Y,
after completing amphibious train
ing at Little Greek, Va.
A member of the 27Sth Regimen
tai Combat Team, he took part in
Operation Sea Scape" at Little
Creek, joint Army-Navy maneu-
yer in amphibiOus landings.
The 278th is now preparing for
its next operation, Exercise Snow
Storm, scheduled for early 1853.
WITH THE 7TH INFANTRY
DIVISION IN KOREA-Heavier
clothing should make the sub-zero
winter more comfortable this year
for American soldiers in Korea.
Cpl Thomas e. Pierce Of Mil
ford, Del, has been issued these
additional items for the winter
months:
Quilted mountain sleeping bag,
pile jacket, parka, pile field cap,
wOolen undergarments, sweater,
gloves, mittens and special below
zero shOe-pacs.
His division, the 7th Infantry, is
beginning its third winter in Korea.
Corporal Pierce, who entered the
Army in September 1948, is assign
ed as a squad leader in the 32nd
Infantry Regiments Company A.
Since his arrival in Korea last
June, he has been awarded the
Combat Infantryman Badge and
the Korean Service Ribbon with
one campaign star.
Corporal Pierce's mother, Mrs.
Edison Pierce, lives on MARSHALL
Street, in Milford
WITH CORPS IN KOREA
Cpl Roland M. Dukes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dukes, Frankford,
Del, is serving with the 1st Field
Artillery Observation Battalion
which recently was awarded the
Meritorious Unit Citation.
His unit, the only one Of its kind
in Korea. was cited for outstanding
service between August 1850 and
April 1852 in locating enemy artil-
lery positions with sound, flash and
radar equipment.
! Corporal Dukes entered the Army
in February 1851 and has beer
serving as a mechanic, in the bat
talion's Headquarters Battery since
arriving in Korea in February o.
this year
He has been awarded the UN and
Korean Service Ribbons.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
NEerrymakers To
Hold Christmas Party

The Merrymakers Home Demon
stration Club Of Harrington, will
hold their annual Christmas party
at the Bride Bit Restaurant in
Harrington on Wednesday evening,
December 10th, at z o'clock. Mem
bers will have their husbands as
guests at this meeting. Christmas
gifts will be exchanged, therefore
each member is asked to bring two
wrapped gifts, one for a man and
the other for a woman. An evening
of enjoyment is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
The Presbyterian Church
'Tho chush on lhs Plaza"
Rev. Kenneth "A. KepIeFs PusioE
chureh phons SOL
sIINnAY- nEG,EMBEl


9 as a. nis The Sunday School,
with classes for all ages, meets
with cordial welcome for visitors
and strangers. Roger Deats, Cen
eral Superintendent.
10;45 a. M, A Church Nursery
is conducted for children whose
parents attend morning worship.
1900 a. m, Morning Worship.
for all who would truly draw near
to God, for those who would find
comfort, strength, peace, The mes
sage this morning will be on "The
Holy Catholic Church. Children's
sermon on 'sThe Boy Who Heard
God Speak"
$50 D. M, Youth Fellowship
Hour. intermediate and 'TIi Club" :.
$50 D. M, Young Couples Club
meets at the Manse, 4S5 S. Walnut
Street M
7.45 p. m., Evening Service, To-
night we have the movie, The Sic
kle or the Cross Communism vs.
Christianity ilm with a thrill,
with fascination, and yet with a
real message. Open to the public.
Tuesday: Sunday School Teach
ers meet at g 3. M, at the church.
wednesday, Choir Rehearsal at
7.3O p. M. at the church. Mrs.
George csfltenboth, Director
Thursday. Prayer Meeting at
7.30 at the church. Messages on
'sThe Holy Spirit in the Christians
Life A time for fellowship and
power. All welcome.
Friday: The First-Steppers Bible
Class, for those desiring to learn
how to study the Bible, meets at
1880 at the Manse, 435 South Wal
nut Street.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
SWANS ALIcHT ON LAKE

RAYMOND, Canada - (P -
Hunters and others in the district
were treated to a rare sight when
they saw about 100 beautiful white
swans alighting on Alkali Lake
south of here. The area is about
$50 miles south of Edmonton.
Milford chronicle., 1952-12-05
ELEEs CHICKEN JOB

BILLINGS, Mont. (P - A
16-yeaT-old boy ran away from a
job Of plCcking chickens for his fa-
ther. Il just can't stand that smell
Of hot water and chickens" the boy
said later.