Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-05-22
CATAWBA
MRS. A. II. ROEkAR

Mrs. Lawrence Richey and Mrs.
Philo Pearce of Port Clinton and
Mrs. Richard Petersen, a miscel-
laneous shower was held for Mrs.
Marian Everett of Celina, Ohio,
bride-elect of Ambrose Pearce, Jr.
After an evening of Bridge Bingo
the guest of honor opened her
many beautiful gifts Lunch was
served at small tables with lovely
appointments. Those present in
cluded Mrs. Luther Barnum, Mrs
John Madison and Mrs. Lillian
Brown of Port Clinton, Mrs. Am
brose Pearce, Mrs. Paul Ingram,
Mrs. John Dubbert, Mrs. Charlie
Woodman, Mrs. Frank Woodman,
Mrs. Bertha Lambert, Mrs. Ann
Oberhaus, Mrs. Wilson Snyder,
Mrs. Emil Parker, Mrs. A. H. Rof-
kar, Mrs. George Blaine, Mrs. Earl
Newton, Mrs. Edwin Laudy, Mrs.
Carl Sorgen, Jr., Mrs. Kenneth
Owen, the guest of honor and the
hosteSses. Those sending gifts but
unable to attend were: Mrs. w.
Brady, Mrs. Bernard Armbruster
and Mrs. Eldon Weichman.
Among those from this COM
munity who attended the Holland,
Michigan Tulip Festival, May II
and 13, were Mrs. Guy Lotridge,
Mrs. Harry Karshner, Mrs. Clar-
ence Brown, Mrs. Arthur Maloy,
Mrs. Edward Ludwig, Mrs. Earl
Newton and Mrs. Arthur Rofkar
The trip was made on a chartered
Greyhound Bus, and was sponsored
by the Port Clinton Garden Club.
The group dined on both trips at
Schuler's famous restaurant at
Marshall, Michigan.
Clarence Felshaw, who spent the
winter in Leesburg, Florida, has
returned home and will be fol-
lowed by Mrs. Felshaw and Nancy
in the near future when the
Florida school closes for summer
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Petersen
and children attended the Golden
Wedding Reception of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Vollmer in
Danbury Sunday. Among other
friends who called to offer con-
gratuations Sunday afternoon were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Petersen, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilburt McRitchie, Mrs
Lester DuBrie, Mr. M. J. Barnholt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Pearce,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ludwig, Hen
ry Rofkar, Mrs. Maurice Smith and
Mrs. A. H. Rofkar. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vollmer are former Catawba resi-
dents.
The Ochs-Lowe wedding recep-
ton Saturday afternoon at the
Catawba Island Beach Club drew
a large group of friends. Among
local people who attended were
Mrs. w. F. Rofkar and Mrs. Ray
Odenweller, Mrs. j. C. West, Mrs.
Earl Newton, Mrs. Lester DuBrie,
Mrs. M. Smith and Mrs. Arthur
Rofkar. The bride and family were
former Catawba residents.
The dinner prepared by the
Mothers Club for the Barber Shop
Chorus and wives at the Com
munity Hall last Wednesday was
very successful, and the women in
charge were highly complimented.
The regular meeting of the Club
was held Wednesday evening in
the home of Mrs. Emery Qualman.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter
of Toledo were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D. C.
Shores.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry Barclay and
Mrs. Laura Omen of Peoria, Ill.
are expected over the Holiday
weekend. Mrs. Owen spent the
winter with her daughter and hus-
band.
Mr.. and Mrs. David West have
concluded European tour and
arrived in New York Tuesday.
The Garden Club will meet Tues
day evening, May 26 with Mrs.
George Blaine in place of Mrs. Carl
Clark. A candle light Tea will be
feature following the program
as follows: Roll Call, "a Famous
Ohio Home; Panel Discussion
Wake Up America" with Mrs. Ar
thur Disher as moderator assisted
by Mrs. Earl Adam, Behold the
Land" (soil conservation; Mrs. Ed
ward Later, "Only God Can Make
Tree" forests); Let Them Live"
wild life and wild flowers) by
Mrs. Edward Ludwig and Food
and Health by Mrs. A. H. Rofkar
for Mrs. D. C. Shores. A demon
stration on "The Buckeye State"
will conclude the program.
The Catawba Island C.. C. L. en-
joyed the annual meeting and in
Stallation of officers following a
dinner at the Cliff House last
Thursday evening. Husbands were
guests.
Mrs. Regal Fetterman was host
ess to Commodore Perry Circle of
the C. C. L. in her home Thursday
evening. Following installation of
officers those taking over the re-