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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01

With registration for County
Women's Camp due on August
4th all county homemakers are ur-
ged to consider attending. The
camp held each year at Camp Yu-
kita on Catawba Island is spon-
sored by the Extension Services Of
Ottawa and Sandusky County. 1t
provides three days of relaxation,
fellowship, and fun for women OF
both the counties. Camp dates are
August II to IL
Betty Lou Hockin, Ottawa Coun-
ty Home Demonstration Agent,
will direct the program this year.
Highlights of the three days in
clude special programs by Althea
McCreay of Clyde who will tell
about her hobby of making dolls
from dried apples and Jean Ber.
nay France, who will visit and sing
with the campers about his native
land. Crafts for all to learn and
enjoy will include modelling ella.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
AAA Gun Battalion
Assisted At E.O.D.
Tower, Clearing Lake

Members of the 130th AAA Gun
Battalion, in training last month
at Camp Perry, assised Erie Ord
nance Depot's control tower opera
tor, Edward Howton Port Clinton,
in operating the proof front OBJ
servation during the practice fri
ing by national guard units.
With Mr.. Howton was Pvt. Har-
old Beck, Dayton, and operating
the emergency radio apparatus
were Pvt. James Mcpherson, Lima:
Sgt. Leo Fourman, Bradford; and
PFC Herman Washington, Jr.
Greenville. Sgt. Fourman is tele
vision tehnician in civilian life
and has his own amateur radio sta
ton, W8RMD.
The 100-foot high observation
tower at Erie Ordnance Depot is ;
part of the closely knit precaution
ary setup employed by the pos
in safeguarding unWary boats o.
aircraft that venture into the res
tricted firing area of Lake Fri,
during testing and firing of artil
lery.
Boats patrol the boundaries 0
the lake range during the naviga
ton season, and a radar system
operates on the depot's firing lin
to defect the presence of boats
plans in danger area.
There are five communicate
systems, in addition to the n;
tional guard emergency radio q
the foot of the tower; air-to-groun
radio intercom FM radio, telt
phone, and shortWave Weathe
radio.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
40 Ii ghtnings Enter
Racing Series Here
CO. BLOOD COLLECTION
GIVEN HEAVY TWO-DAy RESPONSE

Red Cross committee workers
pronounced the first of the two
day blood collection drive at Erie
Ordnance Depot an outstanding
succ+ SIS, will. 1870 units received
This was over the quota set, it
was reported.
Volunteer workers were headed by
John Tattau chief of civilian per
sonnel at EOD ana a member of
the county blool control commit
tee.
Volunteer nurses who served
Wednesday were: Mrs. A. d. Mics
sner, Mrs. J. C Witker, Mrs Dan
iel Benson, Mrs Bernadine LAGER,
Mrs Herbert Galow, Mrs Fred
Below. Those who served Thurs
day were Mrs. Gaylord Willet
Mrs Paul Ames, Mrs. George Sch
mIllen, Mrs. Dan Stick and Mrs,
Robert Stuckey.
Canteen workers included: Mrs
Christine Sims, Mrs. Lucille Heck
ler and Mrs Helen Miller, food
planners: Mrs. r. E Miller, Mrs
R E Reynolds Mrs Clarence Jere
my, Mrs A. w. Chapman, Mrs
Marjorie Semon and Mrs Stenser
Petersen Those who volunteered
Thursday in canteen service we're
Mrs. R E Miller, Mrs Ralph Wede
kind, Mrs. Harry Belknap, Mrs. A
w Chapman, Mrs Clarence Full
kert, Mrs Marjorie Sims and Mrs
George Svehla.
Heading the volunteers were
Mrs George Slaughter, county
chairman of organizational groups
and Mrs. Ralph Snyder, Port Clin
ton organizational director Ir
charge of nurses was Mrs Bur
nell Gates. Other workers included
Mrs. John Blackwell, Mrs E. NJ
Webb, Mrs. c. c. Casale, Mrs How
ard Mccullough, Mrs John Ward
Mrs. John Kl'Gkar. Mrs. Berth
Holbrook, Mrs. iohn Macko, Mr.
Jewell Cass. Mrs William Smitl
and Mrs. G. =. De Merchant.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Traffic Claimed
1O4 Lives In "a
Counties Since Jan.

Lieut.. S. B. Radcliffe of District
A, the State Patrol, reports that
the 24-county area had total of
104 traffic deaths during the first
six months of this year There
were only four in the Ottawa coun-
ty area, however.
In the district there were incre-
dibly 1894 traffic accidents, 81
of them causing the 104 deaths.
Out of those mishaps there we're
1865 persons injured, a score of
whom were hurt badly in this
county, but who recovered
State Patrolmen arrested IL,
274 persons in the district since
last January l and issued 24,69f
written warnings to careless mo
toristS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
PARKING METERS
mot FAVORED
|BY ELMORITES

Following a meeting of Elmore
business men last week, the con-
sensus of opinion among them was
in opposition to parking meters
for the village, it was reported.
A delegation of merchants later
met with the council to lodge a
protest against the proposed me-
ters. Many residents reported that
they feel Elmore is too small to
justify parking meters, others ex-
pressed the belief that at one end
of town, free parking would benefit
the stores while stores in the
other end would suffer because Of
meters.
Councilmen pointed out that a
day policemen would be required
to man the meters, and added
that the present budget could not
maintain such additional service
No decision has been reached
pertaining to installation of the
meters.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Exciting NEWS Campaign Enters
Second Heat 80 It's Il Battle
For the Go-getters To Win Car

Now that the first period of this
exciting race has passed into his
tory, the entire population of this
area is watching results of the
second heat" with bated breath.
The elimination process Sitting
the ambitious ones from those who
apparently lack this element SO
necessary for success in any err
deavor-has all but taken place
and now the real "go getters' will
fight it out for the truly magnific
ent prizes soon to be awarded by
the Ottawa County News.
With but ten more days of the
second period and but very short
time before the race is scheduled
to close, there is a general tighten
ing of lines as the end looms in
sight The public's interest in the
outcome of the race has reached
new high pitch, and the lively
enthusiasm shown by the leading
,contenders for prizes wakes kee-
ner as the few remaining days slip
by forever The finish is sure to
be replete with thrills expectancy
and excitement.
Already leading contestant have
started in to make this and next
week the biggest and most pro-
ductive week in the way of accu-
mulating winning votes. The ever
diminishing schedule of votes has
already taken one minor drop-al
though subscriptions still count
BIG in terms of votes-but each
realize that the next reduction
August 9th, will see the schedule
cut deeper.
Last Call To Readers
Friends of contestants, you have
of course, wished your favorltt
we'll. You have, no doubt, encour
aged him or her in a small way
but have you extended your sub
scription to the 'full-limit" in help
ing them to realize their highes
hopes and ambition?
If not, then get in touch will
him or her today-RIGHT NOW
while you're thinking about it anc
show them in concrete way tha
you are with and for them in theil
quest to make their dreams come
true.
The best way to win friend i
to be one!
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Dozen Flying Saucers Roar Over Catawba Island Monday
Youths Cycling
Coast To Coast
Stop Here Briefly

Two Stanford University
students passed through Port
Clinton early Tuesday even
ing enroute to New York on
their English type racing blk
eS.
They maGe a brief stop to
pick up fresh provisions
which they will eat enroute to
the east. The pair earries
complete camping equipment,
including tent coking uten
sils and even a canvas bucket.
The travellers, who are Bill
Rupp, 10, of Belmont, Calf
and Ronald Arms, 10, of Men
10 Park, Calf, reported that
they had covered $500 miles
since departing from their
homes early this summer.
They expect to reach New
York in about a week, and
after seeing the sights, will
dispose of their equipment
and return to the west by
train.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
PLAN SMALL
CAR RACING
AT PUT-IN-bAY

Put-in-Bay residents as well as
tourists will be treated to a new
sports thrill Sept. IA when the
first sport car racing event will
racing association.
The small foreign make cars are
not noted for speed but rather for
maneuverability on the roadway.
The races will be sponsored by
the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Com
merce and are expected to draw
several hundrd members OF the
small car association to the island
from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Mi
chjgan.
Route of the racing tentatively
has been fixed as from the dock
via the main road to the airport
and return via the paved county
road.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
COUNTY WOMEN'S CAMP TO OPEN
ON CATAWBA ISLAND AUGUST II

into decorative pieces, handanger
embroidery, and jewelry making.
A movie night, gypsy party and
stunt night will also be provided.
Free time for resting, reading,
swimming and fishing will be
provided.
Mrs. Mary James of Sandusky
Co. will supervise the meals and
dining room Mrs. Virgil Reven-
augh of Oak Harbor will be direc-
tor of music. Mrs. Herbert Deb
ring of Genoa will be camp nurse
and teach the clay craft
Those on the planning commit.
tee for Ottawa County were: Mrs.
Herbert Dehring Genoa; Mrs. Al.
bert Stamm, Oak Harbor; Mrs
Hermine Lau, Graytown; and Mrs
Raymond Boiler, Oak Harbor.
All interested homemakers
should get their reservations to
the Extension Office in Oak Har
Dor by August 4th.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Lakeside Youth
Motorbike Victim
In Sandusky Mishap


Everett Sowash, 16, of Lakeside,
was treated in Good Samaritan
Hospital, Sandusky, Friday after
noon for left arm injuries and con-
tusions of head and back, which
he suffered when his motorbike
collided with an automobile.
The car was driven by Richard
A. Frey of Sandusky on West
Monroe Street. He told police he
had started thorugh a green traf-
fic light when the motorbike came
from behind and made left turn
in front of him, resulting in the
miShap.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
-P.C.Y.C. PLANS
GALA RECEPTION
FOR SAILORS

Over 40 Lightnings are expect
cd TO arrive in Port Clinton this
weekend for the title series of the
Ohio-Indiana District Lightning
Class.
The series of races from the
Port Clinton Yacht Club will con
sist of five, two each on Friday
and Saturday with the final run
scheduled for Sunday morning.
Walters SWindeman, of Toledo,
with his new Yankee Doodle III
will defend his title in the Ohio
Indiana District championship. All
entering sloops must be in the
Port Clinton harbor by Thursday
evening for measurement of sails.
Port Clinton will seek to make
a good showing in the races and
the local yachtsmen have made
sure that the visiting sailors will
not want for entertainment dur
ing the three-day stay A get
acquainted party and a spaghetti
dinner will be held Thursday ev-
ening for the arriving visitors.
Friday there will be coctall
party, and fish fry while the an
nual yachtsmen's ball will take
place Saturday night following a
wiener roast at the club.
After the trophy luncheon on
Sunday, the visiting craft will be
trailer borne to their home ports.
Lee Bracken, who is captain OF
Port Clinton's Lightning Class
Fleet 1876, will serve as general
chairman of this years racing
events. All local Lightnings will
be entered.
Last year Bob Englebecks
"Meatwagon" won first place and
Pinky Allan's "Mama's Mink pla-
ced fourth.
The Port Clinton Yacht Club
has completed installation OF a
new launching hoist in prepara-
ton for the Lightning races.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN
TO BE LAUNCHED WITH BIG
OK ROAST AT CRAYTOWN SEPT. 7

Tentative plans for a gigantic
kickoff of the so Democratic CAM
paign were revealed this week by
County Chairman Jack Boysen.
A free OK roast, expected to
draw several thousand party stall
warts and their families, will be
held on Sunday, Sept. 7, in Gray
town park under the auspices of
the local Democratic organization.
Mr.. Boysen said that Governor
Frank J. Lausche and all state can
didates will be invited as we'll as
district nominees, including Dan
Bait, the party's choice for CON
gress in the Fifth District.
The OK roast, reminiscent of
campaign events in the past, orig
inally had been considered for La
Dor Day weekend, but party lead
ers felt that more of the general
public would be able to participate
the week following.
Committee chairmen for the big
event were named at meeting of
the central committee Thursday
night
Fred Barnes, Elmore, is in
charge of securing the beef and
will be assisted by Clement No
votney, Clay Center, and John
Shessler, Genoa.
Other committee heads are
Charles Cover, refreshments; Les
ter Hetrick, Rocky Ridge, grounds;
Merlan Budd, parking; and AL
Kalb, Port Clinton, entertainment.
Meetings on an every-othcr-
week basis have been set up by
the committee from now until the
November election, Boysen said.
More will be held if required, he
added.
The setting up of countrywide
Democratic Committee, comprised
of about 80 active party workers,
! is near completion, Mr.. Boysen
announced This committee will
function with the Central Com
mittee in coordinating the fall
campaign, he explained.
Next meeting of the Central
Committee will be held in the
town hall at Oak Harbor on Thurs
Gay, Aug. 7, with county candi
dates invited to participate in the
deliberations, Mr.. Boysen said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
SMITH REPLACES
SMITH AT cod

A Smith replaces a Smith
at Erie Ordnance Depot and
in the Panama Canal Zone.
Both Smiths are Chief War
rant Officers.
cWO William M. Smith has
been assigned to Erie Ord
nance Depot from the Pana-
ma Canal Zone. and CWO
Richard p. Smith, at Erie
since May 1949, will leave the
end Of August for his new as
signment in the Panama Can
al Zone.
cWo William "A. Smith, a
professional soldier, has rs
years Of Army service to his
credit, enlisting in August,
1926. He has total Of four
years overseas service, serv-
ing in Germany and Panama.
Mrs. Smith and two child
rem, Robert, IL. and Patricia,
accompanied cWo Smith to
Erie and they are residing in
quarters on the post.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
FISHING BOATS
DRIVEN ASHORE,
LOCUST POINT

Two boats were taken to Cataw-
ba Beach today Friday to undergo
repairs after having been damaged
when rolling waves and high winds
drove them shore near Locust
Point.
Both crafts were fishing boats,
the first one to 60 aground was
a 26-footer owned by Stanley Ba-
ker, of Marion, o. The second, al
so 26 feet, owned by George Sprin-
ger Toledo, received extensive da-
mag to the bottom propeller and
wheel. Bakers craft had two big
holes ripped in the hull. The holes
were plugged before the boat
could be towed to the Catawba
Beach docks, by Miller's Boat Liv
ery.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
High Lake Water
Increasing Tonnage

Due to the fact that Lake Erie
is 4.16 feet above normal level,
Gre boats have been given permis-
sion to extend their full draft by
six inches during the remainder
of the summer. This permission
has been granted by the Coast
Guard, and will permit lake car
riers to increase their movement
of ore by 100000 more tons
Other high water advantages to
shipping, is lessened danger of go.
ing aground and easier access 10
docks is also possible.
On the other hand high water
has caused shore line erosion
costing several million dollars.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Hit-Skip Driver
Nabbed At Catawba

Leo Lewandowski, 36, of Canton,
Ohio was picked up at the Miller
Boat Dock at Catawba by Deputy
Sheriff Mike Hetrick last Thurs
day, after side-swiping a parked
car at Put-In-Bay and continuing
on without stopping. He struck
the car of Herbert Davis of Putin
Bay. Before Put-in-Bay authorities
could arrive at the Put-in-Bay dock,
Lewandowski was enroute to Ca
tawba.
Lewandowski was taken before
Justice of the Peace Reed Hosler,
where he was fined $500 and
costs and paid the cost of damages
to the Davis car.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
CELOTEx CORP.
REWARDS fire
FIGHTING UNITS

Five area volunteer fire depart
ments have received checks total
ing $1,75O from the CeloteX Cor
poration in appreciation for va
lient service rendered last Friday
when a large warehouse at the
Gypsum plant was raked by a
100000 fire.
Checks of $3.50 each were made
out by the company to volunteer
fire departments of Port Clinton,
Catawba, Marblehead Oak Harbor
and Danbury units, in addition to
other checks which were issued to
individuals who hauled water to
the fire scene.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
YOUNG CURTiCE BOY is
REPORTED POLIO CASE

12-year old Donald Wagner of
Curtice has been reported as a
polio victim and is a patient at the
Contagious Disease Hospital in To
ledo. Young Wagner was admitted
on July 26.
Other area polio victims are a
29-year old man from Toledo and
27-year old Wood County resi-
dent, suspected of having the dis
ease.
These three victims raise the
years total to 20.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Dirnberg Named 10
DAV Department
Post At Convention

Franklin Dirnberg, who is now
serving his fifth term as comm
ander of Chapter %, Disabled
American Veterans was elected ex-
ecutive committeeman at the Ohio
Department DAV convention III
Akron, which was held three days
from Friday until last Sunday.
Delegates from the local post at
the convention included Dirnberg,
James Ellenberger, Eldon WEIGH
man and William Splitter. Members
of the auxiliary who were also de-
legates included Mrs Splitter Mrs.
Weichman and Mrs. Dirnberg.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
EXPENSIVE MAT STOLEN

If you see fancy Zig-zag pat
erned rubber mat, two by eight
feet anywhere, the Police Depart
ment would be interested. This
mat which cost $4,000 when new,
was removed, in some unexplain-
able manner, disappeared from
the Jaslove Fur store, Madison
and Perry Streets sometime af-
ter midnight last Saturday. Ac-
cording to the report, nothing else
was removed from the establish
ment.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
RATTLESNAkE
KILLED At
CATAWbA CAMP

A rattlesnake, the first to be
found on Catwaba Island in a num-
ber of years, was killed at Camp
Yukita last Friday by Jay Thonp-
son. caretaker at the camp.
After clubbing the reptile to
death, Thompson found that It
weighed six pounds, four feet long
and had nine rattles.
The snake was first discovered
by two Camp Fire Girl counselors,
Carolyn Krinn and Pat Miller as
they were preparing to take boat
inton the lagoon
The camp, which provides SIM
mer entertainment for FREMONT
area Camp Fire Girls will close fof
the season next week.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Limestone Workers
Back To 3 Shifts

With settlement of the steel
strike barely announced, Great
Lakes steamers lost no time in get
ting to the Marblehead docks to
load UP with limestone, an impor-
tant ingredient of steel. Two large
steamers docked Sunday at Mar
blehead. Both had been tied up in
Sandusky awaiting termination of
the strike.
Strike settlement also brought
announcement from Kelley Island
Lime & Transportation Co. Off
Gals that the Marblehead division
returned to three shifts daily
Monday. Only one shift had been
worked during the past six weeks
due to the steel shutdown.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
SPACE VISITORS
SET UP TERRIFIC
RACKET, REPORT

Ottawa county is now on the
celestial map, apparently having
had visitors from astral regions,
which the Army and Navy Depart
ments are now profoundly ponder
ing.
To put it bluntly, flying saucers
arrived in force over Catawba Is
land Monday night.
While many other communities
have reported seeing one or two
saucers Herman E. Jumper and
bis family, of Union drive, Cataw-
ba, saw IL of them flying over the
island, making terrific noise, at
1890 a. m. Tuesday.
Mr. Jumper said he was prepar-
ing for bed when he noticed a
large brass ball of intense light
hurtling across the island. travel
ing in a westerly direction.
Strange Maneuvering
"At first" he said, "It locked
like star, but as it came nearer,
| saw it was an orange colored
disk about two feet wide at dis
tance | calculated to be about
1000 feet. 1t then went straight
up in the air and disappeared in
the shape of an ordinary base
ball"
Mr.. Jumper told the News that
his family thought that was the
end of the awesome spectacle, bu1
presently they heard terrific
roar. He said he summoned hi!
neighbors the Albert Hunter fam
lily, to witness what might be com
ing next, and in a matter of sec
onds latter we had all gathered OF
our front lawn, the terrifying
thing happened. There were three
bright lights, in V-formatioon, fol
lowed by eight seemingly smalle
lights with the brilliant ball
which had apparently returned, il
a spinning position behind tn
vanguard of three in the forma
ton" He reported that the lead
off balls, or saucers, or whateve
they we're, retained their spec
and positions while the following
discs appeared to be bobbling u
and down and in circles.
BriIlianee Hurt Eyes
He said the brilliance of tn
large ball, at this moment was S
great that it hurt the eyes of tn
cnlookers.
Then another evolution trar
, spired which, according to MI
Jumper, was more mystifying tina
, anything which went before. 9Th
, loud roaring, which sounded lik
, 100 low-flying jets overhead, stal
ted to subside, and great fog g;
thered in the star-lit sky. 1t wa
so heavy that the stars were con
pletely obliterated for period c
one hour. Then it cleared, an
there was nothing in the sky, ne
ther noise, nor lights. Nothin
! other than the stars. Everythin
t was calm and peaceful as thoug
: there had not been a terrific d'
} monstration like we read about i
the Space Cadets and Flash Go
: don comic strips"
: Mr.. Jumper said he hopes h
| does not see another terrifyir
f spectacle like that show whic
visited CataWba Island this Weel
{ He added, "It was so frightenin
that it made you weak to see an
: hear it,
4 He said he reported the eplsod
v to Wayne Petersen county Civ
\ Defense director and the polio
$ as matter of record, in case
there were other observers.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
CHILD RETURNS HOME

Donald Sanders, owner of the
Sanders Ambulance Service, re
turned the infant daughter of the
Alfred Homlers to her home last
week The child had been under
observation at Mercy Hospital, To.
ledo for the last two weeks. She
is the daughter of MIR. and Mrs
! Hom1er, Route SO.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
Gas BLAST AT
FISHERY DOCK

A near fire resulted from an
explosion of a gasoline tank at
the Clinton j. Riley fish dock at
the foot of Jefferson Street early
Friday morning.
Volunteer firemen were sum-
moned but their services were not
needed as the blast amounted to-
a flash only and did not ignite any
property. Loss was limited to the
gas pump, Riley reported.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
GENOA DEFENSE ORDER

A defense order, valued at
$4,000, has been awarded to the
Rold Rite Metal Products Co., of
Genoa, the Department of Com
merce Field Service announced.
this week. The order calls for the
manufacture of metal nuts to goy-
ernment specifications.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-08-01
BULLETiN!

a grass fire alarm was turned
in this morning at 1896 a. m. The
fire was reported as being on fhe
George Fitzthum property on Bay
Shore Road. 1t is not believed that
damage was serious. The Volunteer
Firemen took the small tanker 70
the scene Of the blaze and addi-
tionai equipment was not reques-
red.