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, 1953-12-09
PRINCIPLE FIRST
THE GOVERNORsHIP Of the virgin Islands h

$500
H GOVERNORSHIP Of the Virgin Islands has been
a source Of serious concern fq a gseat many people in many
places. There IS no doubt but that this position IS indeed 4
political plum, as a dispatch BY the Associated Negro Press
datelned St. Thomas, noted some time ago. That fact has
been recognized for i long time, and that is perhaps one Of
the reasons why 50 much time has been allowed to slip BY
before naming a new Governor.
THIS PAPER HAS always viewed with serious concern
the naming Of Governor. These Islands, almost without
contradiction, remain perhaps the only real spot over which
the American flag flies where democracy in its tuest sense
IS practiced. While the Constitution Of the United States
speaks Of equality under the law, and gives guarantees under
the Fourteenth and Fifth Amendments, yet, a. 4 practical
matter minority groups still suffer the sting Of discrimination
and segregation. Nor is it necessary to 60 into detail, but
merely to recall that right in the nations capital there are.
sections where Negroes may not live, theatres where they
may not buy a ticket, and places where they may not work,
even though they pay equal taxes with everyone else.
GoNTRAsTED 10 Virgin Islands, tie local prac-
tices seem to offer a haven in this respect and natives and
other truly honest men and women who view democracy
ii its tue light are willing to fight for the retention Of these
basic principles and rights. A key 70 this entire matter may
Be therefore the appointment Of a governor. If for example,
a man Of Governor Byrnes' thinking is appointed, one can
quickly speculate on the consequences. And ther is no way
of telling since political expediency could possibly take pre-
cedence over more basic but less spectacular principle.
H GovERNoRsHIP Of the Virgin Islands, therefore,
can serve as a barometer Of the real political thinking Of
those who make the appointment and at The same time il
can mean ! serious blow to the type Of freedom which we
know. love and cherish here. There is freedom and freedom,
but our brand IS the easy, unrestricted brand which knows
1 man only for what he IS. and not the color Of his eyes. a
poor appointment may strike a blow at this freedom and also
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
A National Convention

road contractors appeared today be likely prospect
for Port Clinton in 1854. ~
County Engineer Delos Nissen has been named chairman
of state committee designated to arrange for location
and he said this morning that Port Clinton is No.
list"
Mr. Nissen pointed out that the biggest problem to be
solved is housing for the TOO to 800 delegates expected to
attend the two-day conference.
meeting of Mr. Nissen with officials of the Port Clinton
Chamber of Commerce planned for Thursday and
is anticipated effort will be made to solve the housing
problem which appears to be the lone stumbling block to
bringing the big affair 10 Port Clinton.
nasmuch the conference would not be held until after
Labor Day it is expected that number of facilities would
be available nasmuch the rush of vacation activities here
would have subsided by that time.
The event held this year in Wisconsin and the group
voted to to Ohio.
Other members of the committee assisting Mr. Nissen
Roy Roush, Fremont, and Guy Neeper, Toledo
trip to Putn-Bay and other scenic points will be plan
ned if housing details be worked OUT Mr. Nssen said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Erie Ordnance Depot
ro+s a now commander the first of November.

. gets new commander the first of November. +
COL Edward R. Ayres who here in February follow
ing years duty in the Far East announced this week
that he is retiring and will be replaced on Nov by Col
Elmer Grubbs who has been deputy commander of the
post since Aug Is.
officer COL Ayres expects to retire to civilian
life in his home town, Sheffield, Pa
The retiring commander had the highest praise for his
successor COL Grubbs He said that the commander
is graduate of West Point Military Academy and has an
exceptional military and administrative background.
Col Grubbs to EOD deputy commander in August
after serving commandan of the Ordnance school at At
lanta, Georgia.
The retiring colonel veteran Of 18 years active duty
and II years duty His decorations include the
Silver STAR Legion of Merit the French Crox de Guerre
with Silver Star Korean Presidential Citation and the Army
and Navy Journal medal for superior command in the CCC
He received the Legion of Merit just year ago for
demonstrating superb organzaona ability and professional
competence at Yokohama.
Under Col. Ayres guidance, Erie Ordnance Depot has
maintained the high standards that have gained for it
reputation of the outstanding military installations
in the country
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

Most of Tuesday, when the hear
ing began before Judge Tom D.
Stahl, was devoted to the selection
of the jury and viewing of the
property by the jurors.
Testimony of expert witnesses
was heard Wednesday and Thurs
day and it was expected that OPP
posing counsel would offer at
least six witnesses each before the
jury would be called upon to rem
der its decision on the value of
the condemned land.
Four parcels are involved, one
for the proposed turnpike proper
and three for easements.
Testimony brought out that the
proposed turnpike would cut di-
rectly through the 827acre Hoodle-
brink farm, leaving $3.50 acres
north of the pike and 1899 acres,
including all buildings, south of
the pike.
It was indicated that construc-
tion of the turnpike through the
Hoodlebrink farm would compel
the tenant to drive a minimum of
mile and one-haf to reach the
divided section.
Efforts to effect settlement
out of court, as late as just before
the trial opened, were unsuccess-
full.
Attorney Oliver True, Port Chn-
ton, is representing the Turnpike
Commission while the property
owner is being represented by At
torney Martin Hanna, Bowling
Green, and Attorney Arthur
Swartz, of Toledo.
Members of the jury are Har-
mon Nehls, Oak Harbor; Evelyn
Truax, Port Clinton; Max Griest,
Oak Harbor; Ralph Miller, Port
Clinton; Helen Klotz, Port Chm
ton; Vincent Biro, Lakeside; Mary
Kihlken, Port Clinton; Mary Die
temeyer, Elmore; George Kuhl-
man, Graytown; August Blatt, Oak
Harbor; Anna Hansen, Port Clin-
ton; and Grace Ford, Port Clin-
ton.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
FALL FAIR
ATTRACTS
THOUSANDS

Upwards of 10000 persons are
expected to converge on Oak Har
Dor today and tomorrow for eli
making events of the community'S
annual Fall Fair and Sesqui cele-
bration.
The four-day program opened to
huge crowds Wednesday and un,
der proper weather conditions
committee members predicted that
all attendance records would be
shattered.
The festival, over a period of
years, has come to be recognized
as substitute for a county fair
and features many agricultural
displays with many of the All acti-
vities taking place at Veterans
Memorial Park.
Additional interest has been
shown this year by the sesquicen-
tennial theme in exhibit and enter
tainment features. r.-
Four-H activities got underway
Thursday at Memorial Park and in
cluded steer, sale, cattle, swine
and poultry judging which was to
be climaxed by an awards program
on the main stage Thursday night.
A horse pulling contest will hS
held at Veterans park at $50 ann
Friday and the grand festival and
sesqui parade will be held Satur.
day afternoon.
Nightly stage shows, dozens Of
rides and concessions, and scores
of free gifts are. among the major
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
MONTHS TO talk
AT COUNTY meet

C. B. Months, Cleveland, a noted
authority on presidents and their
families, will speak on the sub
iect 'Whitehouse People" when
the Ottawa Teachers Association
meets this Thursday evening, Oct.
3, in Carroll. Township School.
Vice President Gaylord Braith.
waite, Lakeside, will preside. Miss
Gertrude Dehring, Graytown, is
secretary-treasurer of the group,
and Edwin Digby is county super
.ntendent.
At the afternoon session, start
.ng at SIS, officials of the Ottawa
County tuberculosis Assn. will
speak and will have a display of
materials available to help teach
health precautions. Mrs. R y
Claus, Oak Harbor, executive Sec
retary, and State tuberculosis
Assn Field Counselor Crandal will
be in charge of the program.
Members of the Carroll Town.
ship arent-Teachers Association
will serve the dinner, starting at
6:15.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
BIC PROGRAM
PLANNED FOR
TOURIST GROUP

Port Clinton is going "all out"
to make the eighth annual conven-
tion of the Lake, Erie international
Vacationland Association sue
cess, when. the tourist promotion
group gathers here next Thursday
for a three-day conference,
The committee is planning a
number of surprises, which in
clude a gift package with samples
of, all important products produced
in the vacationlarnd area, including
a fish and bottle of champagne.
The program includes a two-hour
sightseeing tour of Catawba Island,
Marblehead peninsula, tr p
through the Marblehead lighthouse
and the Matthews Boat Works and
historic spots. -.
Weather permitting, there, will
be a boat ride to- Middle Bass is
land with a recreation session at
the Lontz winery.
Convention headquarters will be
at the Lake Hotel with most of the
business meetings scheduled for
the council chambers in city hall.
Mayor Carl Becker is president
of the association and will preside.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

9:15, with the formal opening at
.9:l5 am. -. 4. .s..s
There will be q second edition
Of Skit, arranged by Mrs. R. w.
Davis, dean Of departments, which
will outline the work for the com
ing year. Al 1neanber from the dis
trict. will be elected. to. the Ohio
Federation Wornen's club nominat-
ing committee.
At noon. there will be luncheon
and exhibits of various phases Of
the work will be on display.
In the afternoon speakers will
be Mrs. Walter v. Magee, presi-
dent of Ohio Federation of
Women's. clubs, Mrs. Chester J..
Hageman, state director juniors
and Arthur A. Hagman, editor Of
Inside Ohio magazine.
The program will close with a
forum with the state officers par
ticipating. and there will be re-
ception honoring Mrs. Magee and
Mrs. Hageman.
Mrs. Eugene Bolte heads the
committee in charge of local ar
rangements.
Continued on Page q.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Local Candidates
Guests Of BPW

A regular dinner meeting Of the
Port Clinton Business and Pro
fessional Women's Club was held
in the Methodist Church Wednes.
day evening at $50. Z
Chairman of Public Affairs
Mary Ellen Hostrup and her com
mittee were in charge of arrange
ments for the evenings program.
Guest Speaker was Congressman
Cliff Clevenger of Bryan. Added
guests were the candidates in this
years election and the first of the
Senior High Groups. Music was
furnished by the BPW band.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
jury Hears First Pike Case
Woman Known Here
Killed In Crash

A Toledo woman who was we'll
known in this area and spent
last weekend at her cottage on
Catawba island was killed Monday
night when fast freight train
train struck her husbands car as
he drove onto a double set of
tracks, watching closely the ap-
proach of another train from the
opposite direction.
Mrs. Kathleen Garlinger, go, died
in Riverside hospital, Toledo about
80 minutes after the collision at
the Starr Ave. crossing of the To-
ledo Terminal railroad.
The body was taken TO Foos NOR
tuary, Fostoria, for services and
burial. Y@Y
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
PUT-|N-bAY
CLUB OFFERS
3-ACT PLAY

For its Autumn production, the
Dramatic Club of Put-in-Bay will
present Mornings at Seven, a
three act play, at the Town Hall,
October 18th, Mrs. Katherine
Dress announced today.
Four weeks of rehearsals have
been held, and the cast is as fol
lows: ,Alys Kinney, Chester Dress,
katherine Dress, Marie F X,
Robert Dodge, Harold Hauck, Mary
Hauck, Ruth Burggraf, and DR..
Jacob Verduin.
Mrs. Iona Blocker, Columbus, is
directing the play. Kenny Chap
man, Clarence Grove, and Richard
Fox are in charge of set construc-
ton. The Island Dramatic Club was
organized last February and pro-
duced three one-act plays in April
Mrs. Katherine Dress is president
for the 1953-54 season, and Robert
Dodge is Secretary Treasurer.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

The ends of cardboard carton,
containing ammunition primers,
were found afire by a worker who
notified the EOD fire department
as well as persons employed N
nearby buildings.
The suspicious of post officials
were aroused when the local in
vestigation disclosed the fact that
the carton had burned from the
outside to the inside, and that the
primers, which could have caused
a minor explosion, were undam
aged. ..,.
The depot Officials called in the
Central Intelligence Division, whicl
agency in turn called in the Fed.
eral Bureau Of Investigation be-
cause of the nature of the case.
The tentative findings OF the
FBI are withheld pending futher
study and investigation.
The depot immediately suspend
ed the one employee named in the
tentative report, and he was es
cOrted off the post.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Brinkrnafl Renamed
To Vets Commission

Robert Brinkman, of Genoa, a
member of the Veterans of For
eign Wars, has been reappointed
by Judge Tom D.. Stahl to serve
on the Ottawa County Soldiers
and Sailors Relief Commission.
The appointment is for five
years.
Other members of the commits
sion are Tom Heating, Port Clin-
ton; Leroy Shirley, Marblehead;
Howard Kuhlman, Elmore, and
Charles Leow, Oak Harbor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Knights Of Columbus
Arrange Program
For Founders Day

Honoring their founder, knights
of Columbus and their sons will
receive communion Sunday at a.
m. mass in Immaculate Concep-
tion church here.
Members of the order at Marble
head will receive communion at
9 o'clock mass there.
A card party will be held in the
club rooms here at 8 O'Clock Sun
day evening for X. Of C. members,
their families and friends. Re-
freshments will be served.
Members, of the committee in
charge Of arrangements are Nor
man Kohloff, Paul Kroft, Richard
Enderle and Richard Kasper.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Long Chase Ends
In Mayors Court

II cost a Detroit moterist $3l. 80
TO learn that speed does not pay
A 22-miIe chase by Lucas
County Sheriffs Deputy James
Lake ended in Port Clinton
Sunday thanks to a quick assist
by City police here who were
alerfed by radio and set up q
roadbloek at the Portage river
bridge in time TO nab the Ds.
troiter.
Deputy Lake said the motor
Isl, Nathan Schnitfman, 4S, was
doing 30 TO IS miles an hour
when he first spotted him lust
east Of Toledo.
Schniffn,an pleaded guilty TO
a charge Of reckless driving and
Vice Mayor Harold Nielsen
fined him $3l.so.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
TEMPORARY OFFICER NAMED

County Supt. Edwin Dlgby has
retained the services of Mayfield
Green, Port Clinton attendance of
ficer, temporarily until the regu-
lar county attendance officer,
Justin Rofkar, is able to resume his
duties. A heavy schedule of farm
work has caused Mr.. Rofkar to re-
linquish his duties temporarily,
MIR. Digby said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
It's A Big Day
For These Three

Oct.3 is an important date for
the Lyle, Mayhem family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayhem became
parents of their fourth child
Saturdays girI-and it was the
third of their children TO be born
on Oct. 3. Others are Wynn, II,
and Bradford. I. Another child.
Suzanne, 8. was born in Sepfem-
Der.
Mr.. Mayhem is owner and oper-
afor Of the Whitehovse Drive
Inn here.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

The, Junior, Women's club and
Women's Federation of Port Clin-
ton will be hostess to all club
women and friends at the annual
middlenorth district fall confer
ence in the high school auditorium
here on October %. M
Registration for both Seniors
and Juniors will be from 8:45 to
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
FEDERAL AGENTS PROBE POSSIBLE
SABOTAGE AT ERIE ORDNANCE
County Jail Gets
Bright New Face

Courthouse visitors this week
discovered a New Face on the
county jail and sheriff's resi-
denee.
Workmen finished giving the
brick structure a barn red coat
ing Of moistUre-proof plastic
paint last Saturday. The Job was
done by Toledo firm in a
weeks time under the svpervi-
sion Of County Engineer Delos
J. Nissen.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Authorities Call G-Men
TO Investigate Fire
Incident At Depot Here

An Erie Ordnance Depot employee is 3O-day suspen-
sion pending the fnaizng of the report findings the
Federal Bureau of Investigation on fire in the ammunition
loading of the depot today by depot
officials.
The fire. which occurred Sept % in unused ammuni-
ton magazine promptly exnguished by the post
department, with no loss resulting therpfrom
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
HIT ON BICYCLE

Clarence Wilson, Jefferson St..
reported to city police Wednesday
that car bearing Ohio license
7756-P made a left turn and dam
aged a bicycle he was riding. The
accident occurred at the corner of
Second and Madison streets.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
HEADED SOUTH

Tom Gaudern, operator of Toms
Boat Livery, left by plane We'd
nesday night to join his family in
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mrs. Gaudern
and the children made the trip by
auto several weeks ago.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
Six Men, Women Weigh
Land Value Testimony

Ottawa Countys first condemnation suit under the Ohio
Turnpike Act expected to to pleas court
jury of six and six women either late Thursday OF
sometime Friday Two similar await trial assignment
The currently being heard involves 908 of
S2acre by Louis HoOdlebrink Clay township
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
BANKS CLOSED MONDAY

bSNNNS NEOSE0 NOBSbNt
Port Clinton banks will be closed
all day Monday, a legal holiday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09
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-Rx RoREkT W. REIDER :

.-sv ROBERT W. ReIDER-
One Of the happiest sports fans
In Port Clinton Monday was Harry
Stensen he's been playing
those pools for years :. and won
for the first time on that last So
ries game ..
Take it from Joe Banchick, who's
in-the-know, that last layoff at Erie
Ordnance affected only two per-
sons. and they could have stayed
on had they chosen to accept less
pay. the next cut probably won't
hit more than As to so persons. :.
which isn't so bad when one con-
siders that the depot employs
roughly three thousand.
The layoff talk at E.o.D. is COM
monty referred to by workers
there as "c.B.I." and "F.B.i.". {.
which when loosely interpreted
means "cvt BY Ike" and Fired
BY Ike. or is that propaganda?
A Fifth Street man is re-
ported to have the inside
track for a job at Port Clin-
tons new weigh station on
n.4o q Eocf
Adam Borsh is a busy man this
week. .as general chairman OF
Oak Harbor's Fall Fair and Sesqul
celebration. Adam operates the
City Grill in his spare time. /.
he's a brother of Port Clinton's
Tony Borsh, who's a restaurateur,
too.
-:-:-
There's q lot Of talk that Port
cIinton's police department is due
for a shakevp after election but
it's not coming from either Of the
candidates for mayor.
Ottawa County is the sports
capitol of Ohio as far as Bob
Vincent is concerned. he's
planning to get in a bit Of
duck shooting here this sea-
son. Bob covers the state
house for international News
Service and is a good friend
of Danbury's Ken and Norma
Wahl.
Z; From all reports, Ruth Pollock
and her staff are doing a bang-up
lob. with that new cafeteria al
Standard Products.
Jimmy Menier, popular young
Msrblehead resident, Is develop
inc q piece Of laleefront property
he recently acquired and hopes to
get q dock built before the freeze
sets in. -.
And another recently-com-
pleted development on the
peninsula is that dandy new
harbor which the Biros built
on property adjoining FIR.
Shaeffer's.
-:-.-
An Oak Harbor businessman en-
jOyed two-week vacation at Chan
mel Grove to such a degree that he
is now seriously considering the
promotion of similar project.
it's about this time Of the year
when OTTO and Marie (lsland
HoUse) Stsnsen begin thinking
thoughts Of Florida.
But Ray Sperber, editor of
The News, has different ideas
he's spending a well-de-
served vacation this week and
next in northern Canada.
-:-:-
New Orleans has many attrac-
ti0nS. but for our four-year-0ld
pride and joy none of them had a
greater fascination than the ele-
vator that whisked us up to our
18th floor hotel room.
Erie Ordnat1c
=. gets a new commander tn
Col. Edward r. Ayres, who
srm fo,r yoorc' dutv in tho I
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

New Orleans has many attrac-
ti0ns. I. but for our f0ur-year-0ld
pride and joy none of them had a
greater fascination than the ele-
vator that whisked us up to our
18th floor hotel room.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

BY ROBERT w. REipEK
One OF The happiesf sports fans
In Port Clinton Monday was Harry
Stensen he's been playing
those pools for years :. and won
for the first time on that last So
ries game ..
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

But Ray Sperber, editor of
The News, has different ideas
he's spending a well-de-
served vacation this week and
next in northern Canada.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

There's q lot Of talk that Port
cIinton's police department Is due
for a shakevp after election but
irs not coming from either Of the
candidates for mayor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

Take it from Joe Banchick, who's
in-the-know, that last layoff at Erie
Ordnance affected only two per-
sons. and they could have stayed
on had they chosen to accept less
pay. the next cut probably won't
hit more than As to so persons. :.
which isn't so bad when one con-
siders that the depot employs
roughly three thousand.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

A Fifth Street man is re-
ported to have the inside
track for a job at Port Clin-
toms new weigh station on
Route 2 East. >.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-09

Adam Borsh is a busy man this
week. .as general chairman OF
Oak Harbor's Fall Fair and Sesqul
celebration. Adam operates the
City Grill in his spare time.
he's a brother of Port Clinton's
Tony Borsh, who's restaurateur,
too. f..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-08
Origin ofCIover
Held in Doubt

The Agriculture Department
has announced that 1t has re-
ceived reports indicating that
some white clover seed offered
for sale is being misrepresented.
The department said appar-
emily some clover seed is being
offered for sale as wild white
clover" of New Zealand origin.
The department said there has
been no importations in recent
years of wild white clover"
from New Zealand. .....
Some of the seed, the depart
ment said it has been informed,
is certified New Zealand perma-
nent pasture white clover" This
clover is used primarily for pas
lures in New Zealand. and Is
larger than the plants of the wild
white clover.
The department also said 1t
does not recommend the planting
Of white clovers as q means Of
controlling crab grass.