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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

ment were increased from go cents
to 70 cents per page for phostatic
recordings. Mrs. Grace Winters
Blevin, county recorder reports
that the increase is in accordance
with the state law which became
effective Thursday.
The county commissioners while
in session Tuesday afternoon a
warded the contract to the Weis
Bros. of Elmore, for the construc-
ton of the new plate arch bridge
on the Harris-Salem township
road, the work to cost $7,368.69
which was the lowest of the two
bids received the other bid having
been $7,46869, the estimated cost.
The county commissioners will
receive bids, Monday, October 10
at two o'clock for the construction
of proposed extension of the
county garage at tne court mouse
grounds. The estimated cost for
the proposed project has been set
at $4,21540
-.-.-
The auditors department reports
receipt of voucher from state de-
partment Columbus, for $3,86058
to be applied to local government
funds for operating purposes.
-.-:-
Hearing in the matter of the
proposed cleaning and improving
the Fisher-Blausey Ditch in Benton
Township, will be held by the
county commissioners in their Of
flee at the court house, Monday,
October 10 at 2:30 pm.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
ELIGIBILITY OF WOMEN TO

Proposing to amend section 4 of Ar
ticIe XIV of the constitution of the
state Of Ohio relative to eligibility
of women to hold certain offices.
Be it further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
Fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors of the state. for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. 1858, proposal
to amend Article XIV. section 4, of the
constitution of the state of Ohio to
read as follows:
ARTICLE XIV
Sec. 4. No person shall be elected or
appointed to any office in this state
unless possessed of the qualifications
of an elector. *%*
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state may prescribe.
If the votes for the proposal exceed
those against it, this amendment shall
take effect and existing section of
Article XIV of the constitution of the
state of Ohio shall be repealed.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

An action for money only ha
been filed in the common plea
court by the Norwalk Truck Line
Company, Norwalk, as plaintiff
against Paul T. Smith, r. F. D
Port Clinton, as defendant, ir
which the plaintiff is seeking
judgement for $3.50 for damage
alleged to have resulted from 9
traffic accident which occurred
west of Port Clinton, October II
1851.
Auditor Melvin C. Guth, reports
the distribution of $124 ,876. .4e
which represents the recent col
lection of the last half of the per,
sonal taxes. Of this amount the
schools received $74.094.83; dis
tributed as follows: Allen Twp.
1O,36022; Lake in Allen, $36.47;
Benton, $594.79; Carroll, $227.14;
Clay-Genoa, $3,1O8.74; Catawba
S738.19; Danbury, $10,861.06; Erie
S524.79; Harris-Elmore, $2,534.85;
Portage $11,10408; Port Clinton
S21 ,4O2. 10; Salem-Oak Harbor, S.
65393; North Bass, $277.64; Mid
die Bass, $69.58; Put-in-Bay village,
$745.17; Port Clinton Library,
S056.08.
The corporations received $751;
936.30 distributed as follows: Clay
Center, S725.11; Rocky Ridge, ST.
96; Genoa. ST, ,391 SO; Marblehead,
$552.12; Elmore, ,863.13; Port Clin.
ton, $9,288.42; Put-in-Bay, $181.75;
Oak Harbor, $2,931.82.
The distribution of $500 for
Libraries was as follows; Oak Har-
Dor $2,000.00; Elmore $1,10O.OO and
Port Clinton, $2,500.00. The GENE
terry funds amounted to $713.OO
distributed as follows; Harris-El-
more, S254.59; Salem Oak Harbor,
S458.95.
The townships received 81, ,939 .93
distributed as follows; Allen, ST.
1882; Benton, $178.5O; Bay, $21.-
90; Carroll, 5000; Clay, $1,2O5. .36;
Catawba, $379.8O; Danbury, ST..
238.40; Erie $58.82; Harris, 1895 80;
Portage, $2,O97.5O; Putt n-Bay,
$797.60; and Salem, $361.34.
The county's share of the distri-
button was 8,334.69 and the
state of Ohio received $2,257.17.
The will of Irene Musof has
been filed in the probate court for
probating.
Judge P. w. Gulau has reported
the appointment of Raymond Gleck-
ler, executor of the estate of
Hulda Gleckler.
-.-:-
A statement in lieu of account OF
administration of the estate of
Caroline Darr has been filed in the
probate court by Lenoa B. Glenn
ons, administrative.
-.-:-
The first and final account of
guardianship has been filed in the
probate court by Willis Faber
guardian of John Faber
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
EIrcrInN Of MTLrTlA oFFlcRRs

ELECTION OF MILITIA OFFICERS
Proposing to repeal section 2 of Article
TX OF the constitution OF the state or
Ohio relative to election Of officers
of the militia.
BE it further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State sf Ohio, Three
fifths of the members of each house
corcurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors OF the state. for their approval
or rejection at the election toFbe held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1883 proposal
to repeal Article TX, Section 2. of the
constitution of the state OF Chic Said
proposal proposes to amend the con-
stitution of the state of Ohio by re-
pealing Section of Article TX. which
reads as follows.
ARTICLE TX
Sec. g. Majors General, Brigad1ers
General. Colonels. Lieutenant Colo
nels. Majors Captains, and Subalterns,
shall be elected by the persons subject
to military duty. in their respective
districts
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state shall prescribe.
If the votes for the proposal exceed
those against it, section 2 of Article TX
of the constitution of the state of Ohio
shall be repealed.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
OFFICIALS IN OFFICE ON

NOV. q, ISUJ
Proposing to repeal section of Article
XVII of the constitution of the state
of Ohio, relative to the serving or
the full terms for which they were
elected of elective officials holding
s,office on November Z, 1905.
Be it further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio. Three
fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors of the state, for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. 1858, proposal
to repeal section of Article XVII, Of
the constitution of the state of Ohio.
Said proposal proposes to amend the
constitution of the state of Ohio by
repeating section 3 of Article XVII.
which reads as follows:
ARTICLE XVII
Sec. 3. Every elective officer holding
office when this amendment is adopt
ed, shall continue to hold such office
for the full term for which he was
elected, and until his successor shall
be elected and qualified as provided by
law.
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state shall prescribe.
If the votes for the proposal exceed
those against it, section Of Article
XVII of the constitution of the state Of
Ohio shall be repealed.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE
LICENSES

Edwin ]. Schultz, IS, mechanic
helper, Gypsum and Mrs. Nettie l..
Wohlers, Sc, clerk, Port Clinton.
Rev. George Reinke to officHSte.
Martin ]. Ambrozy, SO, foreman,
MarbIehead n d Mrs. Aniela
Tarnick, So, Cannansburg, Pa. FIR.
Schaefer to officiate.
William T. Harris, %, laborer,
Elmore and Miss Frances F. Meng,
18, Genoa, practical nurse. FIR.
Francis McCartin to officiate.
Lewis D. Poggiali, "a, designer,
Sandusky, and Miss Dorothy M.
Monak, %, beautician, Marblehead.
Rev. Bubiak to officiate
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

And be It further resolved, That the
required publication of the said pro-
posed amendment shall be made and
the form of ballot to be used in said
election for the submission thereof
shall be prepared by the secretary of
the state of Ohio in conformity with
the above provisions. If a majority of
the electors voting on said amendment
be declared according to law. to have
voted in favor thereof. the Governor
of the state of Ohio shall make procla-
nation thereof forthwith.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Tusten
have completed placing new
roof on their home this past week.
The Gypsum Ladies Auxiliary
will meet Thursday, October % at
the home of Mrs. Faye Fastzkie.
Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Gladys
Hensler and Helen Tusten.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

ing to be held in Toledo. Superin-
tendent also reports that all va
cancies for teachers have been
filled in the county schools.
-
Sheriff Merlan Budd reported
that no bids were received when
the sheriff's auction sale was held
at the east door Of the court house
Monday afternoon, in the case of
the Central Securities Corporation,
etc, against Mary M. Parkex and
others, when two lots at Catawba
Cliffs were offered for sale.
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Effective, Thursday, October IS
the fees for recording documents
in the county Recorders depart
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
OTTAWA COUNTY
Court House
NEWS BRIEFS

Judge Tom D. Stahl, of the COM
mon pleas court presided in an
Erie county common pleas case
at Sandusky, Tuesday, by special
assignment through the Chief JUS
tice Department, Columbus.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

DanbUry Twp
Clarence E. Bahnsen, ct al, to
James 10th, ct al, 1907 acres, lot
g f.
Thomas E. Goff, ct al to Kelley
Island Lime and Transport Co., II
acres lot 20, l.
DanbUry Plats-
Stephen Kovacky, ct al to Clar-
ence Seeber, ct al, lot 10, Kovacky
"A".
Dorothy Gaydos, to Ernest Hoag-
wood, ct al, lot II, Gaydos S. d.
Earl E. Sayre, ct al to Arthur
w. Nepper, ct al, blk l, lot 5,
SchrockS
Stephen Kovacky, ct al to John
Somerville, lot l, Kovacky "A".
Matilda A Bowland to Martha
Miller, lot 10, Oak Knoll sd.
Aloysius A. FitZthum, ct al to
John w. Lewis, ct al, lots 117-118
Minyahta on the Bay.
Goldie Mackenzie, ct al to Vyv-
ian B. Mather eft al, blk 2, lot l,
pit 2 Wrights S. D. 2.
Gwendolyn Russ, to Nick Waikiki
ski, ct al, blk 8, lot 6, Saylor's
sd.
Lakeside
Mary E. Brown to G. G. Mckee,
ct al, blk So, lot 10 pt.
Portage Twp
Herbert Ewersen, ct al, to HUI
bert B. Harris, ct al, .218 acre,
re II, 8.
Gaylord Braithwaite, ct al, to
John T. Alton, ct al, blk 78, lots
1910.
Herman F. Kauber, eft al, to G.
Clair Zimmerman, ct al, blk 81,
lot II pit.
Marblehead Corp
Lakeside Foundation, to Mike
Merva, lot 18, 0578 acre, Original,
sec /.
Erie Twp
United States American to Ed
ward G. Lieska, LOT acre, re- 16,
ser 20.
Harris Twp
Ernest Lohr, ct al, to Gerald c.
Beck, ct al, 20 acres, rg IA, sec %.
Otto T. Meyer, ct al to Ohio
Turnpike Commission, 3 parcels,
.94 acre rg IA, 10.
Emma Rotharmel, by admr. to
Vera E. Arndt, OTIS 5-6-7-23-24, In
terurban Place.
Clarence H. Kuhlman, ct al to
Rirhard N. Myers, .O24 acre, rg 13,
sec "a.
Portage Twp
Robert G.. Owen, Jr., to M. A.
Cemons, ct al, 80 acre. II, sec "a.
Emmett Heiser, ct al to Robert
G. Owen, Jr., l acre, rg II, sec Z.
Port Clinton Corp
Fred w. johnson, ct al, to Fran
ces R. Fiorani, lot IL, Lenkes.
Julius Naft, ct al to Mike Eliyas,
ct al, blk 5, lot 6, Lakeview.
Oak Harbor Corp
Cyril Franck, ct al to Walter H.
Ripke, ct al, lot 3, pit 4, Rafferty,
and Harrison.
Locust Point
William G. Taylor, ct al, to Ern-
est w. Miller, lot Sc, Turtle Creek
Ext.
Port Clinton Corp
Lillian Hanes, ct al to Gertrude
NJ Cover, blk 20, lot IL, Original.
Ferdinand Zeller, ct al, to
George Hartwig, ct al, blk II, lot
Is pit Original.
Puf-in-Bay Twp
! Robert A. Herbster, to C.
Robert Gable, lot 4, Lake View.
Puf-in-Bay Corp
| George L. Bailey, ct al to Anna
Firestone, 5A, lot 7, N. Co. Road.
Sand Beach
Harold Booth, ct l, to Harry A.
Chester, lots 64-65, Plat 1.
| Wilfred Lowery to John T. Nc
Quillen, lot 81, plat l.
EImore Corp
| May E. Welsh, ct al to Richard H
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

County superintendent of schools
Edwin Digby has announced that
the county schools will be closed,
Friday, October %, when the
teachers will attend the Northwest
ern Ohio Teachers annual meet
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF OHIO
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF

STATE
1. TED w BROWN, Secretary Of
State OF the State of Ohio, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true
copv Of the following resolutions.
Resolution 80. House Joint Resolution
81. and House Joint Resolution "a, filed
In the office of the Secretary of State.
and proposing to amend the above Sec
tiors Of tho Constitution of Ohio.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. l have
hcreunto subscribed my name and af-
fixed my official sell at Columbus.
Ohio. this 10Th d2v of August. 1853
TED W BROWN
Secretary of State
(SEAL)
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

The first, final and distributive
account of administration in the
probate court by Paul E. Magsig,
administrator in the matter of the
estate of Valentine Croll.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-10-16

To amend Article VIII Of
the constitution of the
state of Ohio to provide
adequate highways in
Ohio and to issue reve-
nue. bonds in an amount
not to exceed five hum
dred million dollars to
provide funds therefor.
Evening star., 1953-12-17
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Evening star., 1953-09-20
TOPS in MER|NGuE
By Violet Faulkner
Food Editor

ITO EVEN the experienced
l. cook, a perfect meringue
remains something of a myS-
terry. Sometimes meringueS
come out of the oven soft and
light as a cloud, other times
they weep and shrivel.
Then there are times when
the meringue seems to melt
away to nothing before the
heat of the oven has a chance
to "set" the topping.
Here are some rules to fol-
low if you want a tender,
moist meringue that will hold
its head high until serving
time. Even with a perfect
meringue, don't expect it to
last indefinitely. To be at its
best, any good homemade
meringue pie should be served
within 3 to 4 hours after it is
made. And don't attempt to
freeze a meringue pie.
To top an 8-inch pie, use 2
egg whites, "a teaspoon salt,
4 tablespoons sugar and 70
teaspoon flavoring. A 9-inch
Evening star., 1953-09-20

pie needs 8 egg whites and 6
tablespoons sugar. Fresh eggs
direct from the refrigerator
should be separated into
whites and yolks. Put whites
into deep bowl for beating.
No speck of yolk mus: spoil
the whites. Whites at room
temperature beat up SITTER
than when cold.
Sprinkle salt over whites
and beat until they make soft
peaks. A rotary or electric
beater is fast. A whiSk is
easy to use in a bigger bowl,
but requires more time.
Next sprinkle tablespoon
of sugar over the whites and
beat. Continue to add sugar
slowly and beat thoroughly to
incorporate the sugar. The
meringue should begin to look
less shiny and should form
definite peaks when beater is
lifted. Overbeating will make
a smaller meringue. Beat in
the vanilla or other flavor
ing.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE STARTED iN VALLEY BY HOSPITAL ASSN.

1883 membership dues in the Valley Hospital Association, Inc, are now due and may be paid to any member of the Board of Di- rectors, it was announced today.
 Membership, in the association is $500 a year. Board members said this week they anticipate a larger-than-ever membership dur ing 1853. "This is an opportunity for everyone in the community to participate in the local hos pital association" board mem- Der said this week. With the building program going along so well, and the assurance from the Presbyterian National Board of Missions that the Valley is soon to have their new hospital, every person who helps in any way, con tributes toward the long anticipa- ted building of the Valley Presby- terian Hospital"
 Memberships may be purchased from any of the following board members: George E. Smith, Har- low J. Hodgson, Jack Newcomb, Rev. Brian Cleworth, Hugh John son, Max Sherrod, Mrs. Dexter Bacon all of Palmer; Mrs. Lee Mckinley in the Butte area; Mrs. Rivera Hiber at Eska or Mrs. Roy Morrison of Wasilla.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
20 Local Juniors Start Ski Lessons

Undaunted by very cold wealth CT, 20 junior ski students were on hand to participate in the first of six lessons being sponsored by the Palmer P-TA under the teach ing of Richard Mekkelsen.
 Starting the juniors off with elementary skiing, Mekkelsen in structed them in the proper ad- justment of equipment followed by instructions in proper stance in walking and climbing. Next Sun day he plans to start them in snow-plow skiing. The six-week course has been designed to give the youngsters the fundamentals necessary for safe and proper ski ing.
 The class is being conducted on the slope just beyond the Little Susitna Lodge, converting at 2 pm. and continuing until 4 pm. Any youngster who was unable to start his lessons this past Sun day is urged to attend February 1.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
TEACHERS CONVENTION SET FOR ANCHORAGE

Among approximately 100 AL aska schools to be represented at the teachers conference to be held in Anchorage tomorrow will be the Palmer Public School.
 In addition to Palmer teachers invitations to the conference, sponsored by the Anchorage Ed ucation Association, were accept ed by teachers from Chugiak, Elmendorf, Fort Richardson, Gird- wood, Glennallen, Hope, Lazy Mountain, Moose Pass, Nenana, Ninilchik, Talkeetna, Valley Christian and Wasilla schools.
 The association expects approx imately 275 teachers and admin istrators at the conference. Pal
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
Council Approves
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AOIlLllluCQ AAOlll PoS1
 ance make it illegal to subdlvlde any lot or group of lots in such a manner as to result in less than 50 foot street frontage on recog- nized street and area of less than 5000 square feet. Further that new subdivisions shall have 50 foot lot frontage on a recognized street and contain not less than 5000 square feet in area. Mlscel- laneous irregular areas shall be subject to special consideration by the City Engineer and Planning Commission. (5) Zoning Commls- sion: The Planning Commission recommends the immediate ap- pointment of a Zoning Comnls- sion with duties as indicated by Territorial Law.
 Mayor Alfred Hagen immedi- ately appointed the present plan ming commission members to act as zoning committee. Other rec from the planning commission were turned over to committees for further study.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
Extensive Dumdqe-
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 Wind velocity was estimated at from a steady 75 mile wind to gusts that went over 100 miles an hour. One small plane al the airport was-damaged. "A call for a big dozer 10 hold the Flying Bull" down prevented extensive damage to the big plane. Illustrat- ing the driving power of the wind however. was the fact that the propellors were turning in the wind. The pilot had been unable 10 turn the props with the motor for several days because ii had been so cold. The wind was able to do what the plane motor could not.
 Unestimated damages were done to all neon signs from the Glenn Highway down through the entire business section.
 Below zero temperatures pre- vailed during much of the storm and many homes were without heat, lights or water. Some famil- ies sought refuge with friends, others spent the lime in inc hotel.
 The Fairgrounds seemed to be a collection pool for rubbish cans. Monday morning more than a dozen were visible, blown up against the fence and others roll ng around the ball field. Several dozen large sheets of aluminium roofing were picket up from the Coop area and scared around like kites, finally coming to rest at the further end of the Fair grounds.
 Two Fair booths owned by Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi and inc Dorcus Club of Sutton were completely demolished and row rest in pile of scrap lum- Der half way down inc fair grounds. Very few supplies stored in the booths were recovered.
 More than 30 per cent of the telephones in the city system are out of order, Melvin Haugen, of the maintenance department re- ported. Many lines are so badly damaged they can not be repaired and will have to be replaced as soon as wire is obtained, he said
 The telephone department and MEA offered their thanks to the public for cooperation shown dur ing the storm and assured users that repairs would be made as fast as possible.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
Carpenters Plan Spaghetti Dinner; Social Evening

Members and their families of Carpenters Local No. 2251 will stage spaghetti and chicken din- ner at Carpenters Hall Wednes- day evening, February II at 2 om., Ray Lancaster, local busi- ness agent announced this week.
 A social evening will follow the dinner. All members and their families are invited to attend. This is the first social get-together the local organization has held and members are looking forward to an evening of good food and fun.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
NEW OWNER AT
 PALMER FOUNTAIN

Sale of the proprietorship of the Palmer Fountain and Cafe was announced this week. Jalmer Ker- ttula, son of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Kerttula local dairy farmer pur- chased the business from Clair Stock and took over operations Monday, January 26. The business was formerly operated by Stock and Roy Brock who recently be- came manager of the Anchorage Dairy.
 The popular restaurant was not open for business on Monday, however. The Valleys extreme weather had raised havoc with the heating units and several water pipes were frozen. Back in condi- tion by Tuesday morning, Kert- tula announced the restaurant and fountain would be operated along the fine standards set by his pre- decesor. Plans for some renova- tions include changes in the club room.
 The restaurant will be open from 9 am. to 7 pm. on Sundays in addition to all day and evening six days a week. Club meetings will still be catered when desired, Kerttula said
The frontiersman., 1953-01-29
RETURNS FROM
 LUMRERMEN,S MEET

Ed Smith, manager of the Pal mer branch of Ketchikan Spruce returned to the Valley this week following his attendance at a three-day convention held by the Western Lumbermen's Associa- tion in Portland. Between HOO and 1900 members, representing seven western states and Alaska attended the meeting. when re- tail selling, distribution of mer- chandise and extention of collec- tion of accounts were discussed by the group.
 The meeting was brought to a close with a banquet and semi formal dance on January "A. Spokane, Washington will be guest city when the group meets again next year.
 Those attending from Alaska in addition to Smith were: John Hahn of Ketchikan, Lyle Ander- son and Bill Lyman of Anchorage, Nick Nussbaumer of Fairbanks and Floyd Volk, vice-president of Ketchikan Spruce and general manager of retail sales from Seat tie and Leonora Wartes of Seattle, in charge of purchasing office.