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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

ly three decades of operation it
has shown constant growth until
today its annual volume runs into
the millions of dollars. The sue
cess of the business has earned for
Leder a reputation as one of the
outstanding mercantile executives
in the entire South.
Residents of his home commun-
ity will tell you that no where can
be found a more active civic lead
er nor a man who devotes more
of his time and means to serving
his community and his fellowman.
He is loved by all who know
him and a moral leader wherever
he goes.
Among his civic. accomplish
ments are the following: one of
the founders of the Whiteville
Merchants Association, president
of the Tobacco Board of Trade,
member of the Whiteville School
board, member of the executive
committee of the Columbus Red
Cross chapter, active member Of
the Columbus Shrine clubs Rot
airy leader. director of the First
National Bank in Whiteville, and
vice president of the Whiteville
radio station.
The opening of the new store
in Loris is expected to be an i'm
portant asset to the business life
of the community. Leder Brothers
carry first quality merchandise
throughout their chain of stores
and are noted for their ability to
sell.
They are one of the best ad-
versised firms in the CarolinaS and
rank among the very top in ad-
vertised firms in the Carolinas and
states. Mr.. Leder recently said that
during the 20 years that his firm
had been in business in Whiteville
that it had never failed to have an
advertisement in the News-Re-
porter and that he never expected
to fail.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29
New Leder Store
Opens Thursday

One of the most successful de-
partment store chains in the Caro-
linas will open the doors TO it's
newest store Thursday morning in
Loris. S. c., when Leder Brothers
officially begin operation as Led
er-Potter Department Store.
The Loris store that was recent
ly purchased from John p. Potter
who will remain with the business,
becomes the l4th retail outlet for
this large mercantile firm that be-
gan in Whiteville, N. c. some 20
years ago.
j. Herman Leder, president of
the Leder Brothers firm, is we'll
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

Mussack 2, Smith. Two-pase hits:
T. Edwards. Spivey, Watts. Three
base hits: N. Gore. Casteen. Home
runs: Mussack. Stolen bases: A.
Wright, Casteen 2, Hardison. Dou-
BILE plays: Handsome. Edwards.
Left on bases: Tabo City 8; Will
mington 10. Bases on balls: off
Smith /, Ross 4, Enzor l. Strike
outs: by Smith 9, Ross 2, Enzor 1.
Hits off: Ross in 5 1-3 innings;
Enzor 7 in 2 2/3. Hit by pitcher,
by Ross (Hardison), Wild pitches:
Ross, Enzor. Winning pitcher:
Smith. Losing pitcher: Ross.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

cations Coaching Clinic in
Greensboro with Coach Caruso
during the week of August 81
and will also be present at Appla-
chan State Teachers College in
Boone for the Drivers Training
Course during the week of Au-
guest l7-22.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

ton with the Tabor City school
soon afterward.
He has now completed Is hours
work toward his Masters degree
in Education having attended the
first term of summer school at
East Carolina College.
Hood will attend the North Car
DINA High School Athletic Asso-
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

Mileage Maker Six? Maybe it's the easy way the
car handles with Fordomatic Drive, or Ford's
Master-Cuide power steering! Perhaps it's Ford's
suspended pedals Center-Fill Fueling or Full.
Circle Visibility!
Actually, it's not just any one two of these
hne things that make Ford your best buy. lis all of
Ford's Worth More" features combined
features which make Ford worth more when you
buy it and worth more when you sell it!
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

"oflH MORE" is THE ANSWER 1T COSTS
so LITTLE .. AND HAS SUCH HIGH RESALE vAIu
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

known throughout the Eastern part
of the Carolinas, particularly in
Columbus and Horny counties. His
home is in Whiteville and he
spends the hot months ON Horny
County's beaches where he has a
summer place.
The firm started with one store
in Whiteville but during the near
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

f Erro s: N. Gore, J. Gore Spi-
vey 2, Watts 2, Canady. Enzor,
Jernigan, Hardison, b. Wright, B.
Edwards. Runs batted in: Watts, B.
Edwards. T. Edwards. Castcen 4.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-07-29

The best buy in an automobile usually means the
amount of pleasure and satisfaction the owner gets
from his original investment, plus low day-to-day
running COSTS plus the of value he RECEIVERS
when he sells his car.
What is it that makes Ford your best buy? Is it
the fine styling and craftsmanship of its Crestmark
Body or its new ride" with curve-hugging and
bump-levelng qualities never before known in
low-priced cars? Or is it Ford's famous Va or
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

stored them to their proper posi-
ton, one of the units being an "H'
fixture, traffic was tied up on the
east bound tracks for about 40
minutes as the pole line fouled
the right of way.
Floyd Stancil, of Clay Center
was hailed into the court of Justice
of the Peace Frank Karchner, fined
$40 and costs, when he was appre-
hended by Edwin C. Hansen, hunt
ing on the Hansen property with
out a permit, with State Game
Protector Laurel Van Camp serv-
ing the warrent. William Britten
of Mt Clemens, Mich, fined S.
and costs, crossing the yellow traf-
fic line on State Route 100 with
Patrolman Babka making the ar
rest; Konnie H. Lincoln, of Toledo
and Mrs. E. Imogene Forbes also
of Toledo, were fined on charges
of exceeding the speed limit, both
being clocked at 90 miles per hour
on State Route 100, with Patrolman
Babka making the arrests.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

the Board of Education here and
this service record was brought to
close at the last meeting of the
board for the calendar year, Mr..
Emch was a successful candidate
for council at the recent fall cleo
ton and did not seek reelection on
the board of education.
Members of Queen Circle will
hold meeting at the home of
Mrs. Dewey Widmer, living on the
Billman road, Friday, Dec. II.
More than 100 persons we're in
attendance at the annual football
banquet sponsored by the mem
bers of the Kiawnis club, who not
only served at the dinner but pre-
pared the food as well. Clair Dunn.
former coach of football at the
Coaches "Grave Yard" of Coaches,
Toledo University, the principal
speaker, brought out in his ad-
dress the many fine points the
players derive from being mem
berS of football team, pointing
out that the lessons on the field
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

the Christmas lighting in the busi-
ness area has been completed,
which has been done under the di-
rection of Roger Fl. Hesselbart and
George F. Gibson, co-chairmen of
the committee, with the merchants
and the board of public workmen
placing the string of lights and
the evergreen being entwined from
pole to pole, with a lighted ever
green wreath in the town hall yard.
The merchants will hold their
monthly meeting in the town hall
Wednesday of this week.
Regular meeting of the executive
board of the Federation of Wo-
mems clubs will be held Monday
evening, at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Edwin Sidner, with the
appointment of a first vice presi-
dent being the principal point of
business, with that member serv-
ing in the office until the annual
election in June, when officers will
be elected for two year term.
Frank Emch has completed %
years of service as a member of
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
PUT-TN-BAY
P.L L.B. n. S. journalism Class

Miller's Boat Livery has discon-
tinued its trips for the winter
months. The crew held their an
nual party Saturday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cletus
March. Those attending were Mr..
and Mrs. Lyle Duggan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Art Market, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Market, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Fox,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Fox, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Grove, Lloyd Nor
rison, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenny Chap
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Cletus March
Mr.. and Mrs. Nello Bianchi, Mr.
and Mrs. George Borman, Vernon
Fox, Bill Miller, and Mr.. and Mrs
Lee Miller.
The I.O.O.F. had their weekly
meeting Monday evening in the
Odd Fellows Hall. Refreshments
were served after the meeting
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

The men of St Paul's church
installed an oil furnace in the
rectory last week.
Last Thursday the Senior class
went to Elmore, to compete in the
ottawa County Dramatic Festival.
They returned Friday morning aft
er a successful trip.
The Rebeccas held their regular
meeting Thursday, Dec. 3rd at the
Odd Fellows Hall. Arrangements
have been made for their Christ
mas party, Dec. II.
Andy Gump has been making
fine progress on his house which
he is building on the South Road
Tom White and son, Bill were
guests at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Market over the weekend.
Dear Santa" is the name of the
annual Christmas play which is to
be given by the first six grades.
Mrs. Jenkins is their director and
Miss Esselbach and Mrs. Fox are
assistant directors.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

of personal contact and sports are
a builder for the boys of the fu-
ture, irregardless of the final win
or loss record. Pictures of the To-
Western Michigan game were
shown. Trophies for being the
most valuable back was awarded
to Bill Neincamp, and Jim Van
Etten as the most valuable line
man. They were selected by their
teammates.
A benefit dance sponsored by
the members of the PIT. A. of Al
len Central school will be held in
the school auditorium, Friday eve
ming, Dec. II. Ray Beiber and his
talented orchestra will furnish the
musical numbers.
The severe and high velocity
wind which struck these parts Fri
day afternoon did considerable
damage in blowing over a number
of poles of the communication de-
partment of the NYC railroad just
east of Martin station, which were
shorn up, until a line gang re-
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
GENOA NEWS
ANDY HALEY

John Sawvel, of Tiffin, was
awerded the job of making sur
vey of the village light and water
rates here, and he will make his
recommendations to the board. He
has just completed survey at
Bradner.
Volunteer firemen here were
hests to the Ottawa county fire
men association at the new sta
ton Wednesday evening with
Judge Tom Stahl, being the prin-
cipal speaker. He explained the
mutual aid pacts with the associa
tion maintenance. More than 100
firemen attended the meeting.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship
has announced it will sponsor a
drive for clothing for the Korean
sufferers, with all kinds of cloth
ing being acceptable.
Harold F. Race announces that
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
AT AUDITORS MEET

Auditor Melvin Guth and Dep
uty Roseland Rhoda represented
Ottawa County at the annual meet
ing of County Auditors Associa-
ton in Columbus several days
last week.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

EXTRA MONEY THRU OUk
CLASSIFIED AD SECTION.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
BLACKWELL TO
Leave DEPOT

Maj John R. Blackwell, execu-
tive officer at Erie Ordnance De-
pot, has received orders assigning
him to the Ordnance School at
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. He
plans to leave Erie about Sept. l
for leave prior to reporting Sept.
"a to attend the Ordnance Officers
Advanced Course.
Maj. Blackwell came to Erie in
December, 1850 from tour of
duty in the Far Eastern Command.
He enlisted in 1910 at Baltimore,
Md, and was stationed at Hickam
Field, Hawaii when Pearl Harbor
was raided. He received his COM
mission in 1912 and served two
years in Europe during World
War II.
Integrated into the regular army
during peacetime years, M a j {.
Blackwell received his promotion
to major on the field of battle in
Korea.
He is a native of Cumberland,
Md, and attended Maryland State
Teachers College, Frostburg, Md,
before entering the Army.
Maj. and Mrs. Blackwell and two
children have resided on the post
during his tour at Erie.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05

Council of the village of Port
Clinton back IN 1882 approved
vacation of the street and the mill
owners now claim ownership of
the 66-feot strip.
In the original suit by taxpayer
Zetzer, the Ottawa County Common
Pleas Court ruled for Zetzer and
claimed the vacation of land. by
the village council was invalid.
When the Lundgards appealed to
the district Appellate Court, that
court reversed the original deci-
sion and upheld the mill owners.
City officials believe there is a
possibility that the State of Ohio
may condemn the property and
order opening Of the street as part
fof proposed "clover-leaf" high
way improvement in the Ohio
turnpike system.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
SCHMITT NAMED
VICAR ADJUT0R
FOR PC. CHURCH

Rev. Paul Mueller, popular as
sistant priest at the Immaculate
Conception Church, has been trans
ferred to st. Peters Catholic
Church, Upper Sandusky, effective
this week and two other changes
in church personnel also are effec-
tive.
The Rev. Earl Schmitt of st. Vim
cent de Paul, Toledo, has been
named vicar adjutor Of the local
church and the Rev. Karl Brand,
who recently observed his 40th
year of the priesthood, has been
named pastor emeritus.
Rev Mueller came to Port Clin-
ton June 20, 1949, soon after his
ordination. A native of Delphos,
he has been especially active here
with young peoples groups. He
began his new duties in Upper
Sandusky Tuesday, June 2, when
the other changes also became ef-
fective.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
WILL
Get DIPLOMAS

Eleven Ottawa Countians will
be among the 562 students to re-
ceive degrees this Friday fore
noon at 10 o'clock when COM
mencement will be held at Bowl
ing Green State University. DR..
Harold Stoke, dean of the Gradu-
ate School of the University of
Washington, will be principle
speaker and his subject will be
indispensable People"
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration degrees will be
presented to Rudolph Barto, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Barto, Ge-
noa; Adele Kihlken, daughter Of
Mr., and Mrs. Norman Kihlken,
Danbury, and Frank Rider, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack F. Rider, Ali
Jefferson ST., Port Clinton.
Bachelor of Science in Educa-
ton degrees will go to Jean An
gus, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd S. Angus, Clay Center;
Earl Nissen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Nissen, Curtice; Marlene
Sibrel, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sibrel, Gypsum; Helen
Capko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Capko. Marblehead; Mar
jorie Franck, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Cyril Franck, Oak Harbor;
Mrs. Gertrude Rensch Dehring,
Rt. 3, Oak Harbor; and Robert Pc
tersen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Christ
Petersen, 419 East Fifth ST., Port
Clinton.
Mrs. Nancy Joehlin Johnson
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
w. Joehlin, Curtice, will be pre-
sented Bachelor of Science de
gree. She has majored in Home
Economics.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
SUPREME COURT DENIES zETzER'S
APPEAL TO Open WEST PERRY STREET
PC. Postmaster
Elected AS V.P.

Mrs. Verdi Won Thron, Port
Clinton postmaster, was elected a
vice president of the Ohio Chap
ter of National Association of
Postmasters of the United States,
at the annual meeting held last
weekend in Columbus.
Earl L. Davis, Barberton, was
elected president. Other vice pres
idents named were Franklin
Smith, Portsmouth; Bernice E.
Hannahs, Alexandria; D. T. Dick
erson, Hopedale; Palmer Phillips,
Mt. Sterling; Paul A. Miller, Jack
son; James Cligrow, Mechanics
burg; Helen Mcclure, Rudolph;
John Fanto, Lowellville; Charles
Kaiser, New Philadelphia; w. A.
Drown, Clyde, and Florence De-
Chant, Avon Lake.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
Kaspar Heads
Local Knights

Bernard KaSpar was elected
grand knight of the Knights of
Columbus at the regular meeting
Tuesday evening. Edward Stark
loft, Port Clinton, district deputy,
will be installing officer Tuesday
evening, July 7.
Other new officers are Bernard
Dietrich, deputy grand knight;
Leroy lines, recording secretary;
Leo Walby, chancellor; Paul
Krofft, warden; Richard Enderle,
advocate; Norbert Brentgardner,
inside guard; Albert Steiner, out
side guard, and Adolph Jadwis-
lax, treasurer.
Norman Kohloff was elected
new trustee for three-year term.
Holdover trustees are Clarence
Gumb and Alex Bergman.
Plans were completed for the
Fathers and Sons breakfast to be
held Sunday morning, June IA,
following attendance at holy COM
munion during the eight o'clock
mass.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
SEEK BIDS FOR
PERRY DIKES

Bids for the construction of earth
and stone dikes, sheet steel piling
and concrete floodwalls to form a
flood protection system at Camp
Perry will be received in the office
of the u. S. Corps of Engineers,
Detroit, until IL am, June 10.
Joseph Laspisa, Toledo area en-
gineer, said work on the project
is to start Is days after the con-
tract is signed and is to be com
pleted in about five months or by
December l.
Army Engineers have allotted
$780, 900 for the task and the Ohio
Adjutant Generals Department
has guaranteed any cost in excess
of $150,000.
The work will consist of replace.
ment of 7,3OO-foot dixie, most of
it adjacent to Lake Erie, under a
cooperative agreement between
the engineers and the state. New
levees will be constructed on the
east and west sides of Camp Perry
existing dirt levees will be en-
larged and rock protection added
and heighth of existing concrete
flood walls will be increased.
High waters last year tore a 400
foot opening in the dixie and
caused flooding of a large area
along the shore, damaging some
buildings.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
Genoa Seniors
Aid Cancer Fund

In a most nagnanimoUs ses-
tUre, members Of the 1853 SEN
ior class Of Genoa High School
have donated their entire class.
treasury to the Ottawa County
Cancer Society fund drive. SUpt.
John Roberts and Miss May
BIaUsey, senior class sponsor,
said that the seniors voted
unanimously to donate TO the
cancer fund.
Throughout their four years
in high school, the Genoa SEN
iors built up their treasury
through scrap drives, bake sales,
sales tax collections and other
projects. After returning from
their three-day senior class trip
to Chicago, the seniors pledged
the balance Of their treasury TO
the cancer fund.
As additional funds are anil
cipated this week, the exact TO-
tai given by the Genoa seniors
to the Ottawa County Cancer
Society has not been determ-
ined, but it is estimated at be-
tween $400 and $500.
Announcement Of the Cancer
Fund pledge was made at COM
meneement exercises in Genoa
May rs. Glass officers are Miss
Barbara Miller. presi d e 4;
James Herman, vice president,
and JoAnn Martin. secretary
treasurer.
With this gift from the Genoa
seniors, the 1853 Ottawa coUn-
ty Cancer Fund drive has dou-
bled its previous high total and
ranks first in Ohio in per cent
over quota, County Chairman
Ray Sperber, Port Clinton, has
announced.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
KIDS WILL VIE
FOR PRIZES IN
FISH DERBY sun.

Gather your dew worms, Kids,
and have good supply of min
nows on hand cause you'll need
especially tasty bait this weekend
to entice the biggest fish to- bite
during the annual Kids Fishing
Derby which the Port Clinton AUX
iliary Police will sponsor Sunday
afternoon from 2 to 6 in Water
works Park pool.
All children who plan to partici-
pate in the Fish Derby are being
requested to register with local
merchants and receive identified
ton badges before the derby opens
Sunday. Children may register at
their favorite store, whose owner
is helping to sponsor the Fish
Derby by donating prizes.
When the last Fish Derby was
held, over 500 children participated
in the big event. Committeeman
in charge include Willis Misch,
George Bankey, William Winnie
Eddie Edwards, Jim Wagner and
Police Chief Jack Shelter.
There is no entrance fee and
any child can compete. Over $75C
in prizes will be awarded to win
ners for the largest, smallest and
most fish caught, according to age
groups.
Several hundred pounds of ad
ditional fish will be, placed in tn,
Continued Page 2, Col. 81
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
Gold Star Mothers
To Attend Meet

Mrs. Joseph Capko, Marblehead,
president of the Ottawa County
Chapter of Gold Star Mothers,
Mrs. Leslie Brown and Mrs. Clar-
ence Cooley of Port Clinton, and
Mrs. George Hemminger of Oak
Harbor plan to represent the
county chapter at the national
convention of Gold Star Mothers
in Hotel Sherman, Chicago, June
Z through II.
Regular meeting of the Gold
Star Mothers will be postponed
one week until Tuesday night,
June 16, because of the national
convention dates.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
DR.. Witker Sues
In Accident Case

Or. Jack c. Witker, Lakeside,
is the plaintiff in an action
filed this week in Ottawa Coun-
ty Common Pleas court, with
William M. Brown, Golfers,
West Virginia, as defendant.
In this action, DR.. Witker is
seeking judgment from the de-
fendant for $4,000 for injuries
and damages alleged TO have re-
suited from a traffic accident
at the intersection of highways
163 and 357 in eastern Portage
Township, April 13, 1853.
Two West Virginia men were
fatally injured in the accident
and DR.. Witker was critically
hurt.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-06-05
Open Information
Booth In Park

Misses Sharon Brown and Nor
ma Cover are in charge of the
Lake Erie Islands and Peninsula
Vacationland information booth
in Waterworks Park, Jefferson
and Perry Streets, which has been
opened for the summer season.
Tom Finefrock, secretary Of the
association, reports a large in
crease in the demand for summer
cottages and rooms as compared
with past years. Girls at the In
formation Booth distribute litera-
ture and aid tourists in securing
accommodations.