davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
vESTRYMEN
ELECTED BY
ST. THOMAS

The Annual Meeting of the
Saint Thomas Parish was held in
Guild Hall Monday night, January
18th. Mrs. Phjlo Pearce and Mrs.
John ]. Hrupcho were in charge
Of arrangements for the pot luck
supper, along with members of the
Church School Group of the Guild.
Movies were shown to the children
during the business meeting.
The Rector, the Reverend Per-
ry M. Blankenship, presided and
the ballots for new vestrymen
were distributed.
Reports were heard from the
Clerk of the Parish, Mr.. John M.
Belknap, and from the Parish
Treasurer, DR.. Richard F. Semon.
Mr.. Leslie Meyer reported on the
success of the 1852 Every Mem
ber Canvass. The Treasurer of the
st. Thomas Guild, Mrs. John J..
Black, presented report from
the Guild and Mrs. Edgar M. Car
stensen, Secretary and Treasurer
of the Church School, presented
the Church School report. Reports
were given by Miss Sheila Muir
ply for the Altar Guild, and Mr..
B. E. Welty, Jr., for the St. Ste
phen's Guild.
Vestrymen retiring from office
are Mr.. G. Oliver True, Mr.. John
NJ Belknap, Mr.. David L. Mack
ey, DR.. Richard F. Semon, and
Mr. Paul H. Sahs. They were ap-
pointed by the Rector as Tellers
for the election and Mr.. True an
nounced the results of the elec-
tion. Those named for three years
are Attorney John L. Reinheim-
er, Mr.. Caryl R. Joslin, Mr.. Cur
tbs c. Steffens, Mr.. Robert E. Rey-
nolds, and DR.. Cyrus R. Wood.
Other vestrymen still in office
are Attorney Leslie Meyer, Mr..
Beryl E. Welty, Mr.. Carl r. Kel-
Ter, Mr.. Frank Carstens, Attorney
William L. Moon, Mr.. Frederick
M. Zeis, Mr.. Ralph R. Wedekind,
Mr.. Harvey E. Snider, DR.. Ralph
r.. Roose, and Mr.. John Black.
Following the Parish Meeting, a
brief meeting of the Vestry was
held in the Sacristy, thc Rector
presiding. Mr.. Ralph r. Wedekind
was elected Senior Warden; Mr..
Frederick M. Zeis, Junior War
den; Mr.. Caryl R. Joslin, Clerk;
and Mr.. John L. Reinheimer,
Treasurer.
Delegates to the Diocesan Con-
vention to be held in Trinity Ca
thedral, Cleveland, January 3Oth,
are Mr.. Caryl R. Joslin, Mr.. John
J. Black, and Mr.. Leslie Meyer.
Alternate delegates are Frank
Carstens, John L. Reinheimer,
and Curtis C. Steffens.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Hours Are Set
For Home And
Builders Show

Hours for the First Annual
Ottawa County News Home and
Builders Show were announced
This week by Raymond c. Link
er. who will serve as show
manager.
Doors at the Armory will
open the first day, Wednesday,
Feb. IL, at s p. m. and closing
time will be 1880 p. m.
Thursday and Friday, Feb. IL
and l3, the doors will be open
from 500 p. m. TO 1890 p. m,
while the hours Saturday and
Sunday, Feb. II and l3 will be
from ] p. m. to 1880 p. m.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

shoreline along Lake Erie and San
dusky Bay and that these waters
provide an outlet for drainage
from several counties south and
west; that while pipe culverts may
be sufficient under the roads in
the counties where these drainage
bitches originate; by the time they
reach Ottawa County the bitches
are large creeks and streams, rem
dering it necessary to build good
sized bridges.
The Ottawa County engineer es-
timated that $1,3O0,O00 would be
required to replace so bridges in
the county that he described as
inadequate to meet present day
needs"
If all of the money available for
new construction out of our pre-
sent revenue was used for bridges,
it would take 10 years to bring
them up to present day standards,
he declared.
Mr.. Nissen also pointed out that
Ottawa County has a unique pro-
blem in the maintenance and con-
struction of roads on the Lake
Erie islands. He said these costs
are about three times that of COM
parable work on the mainland.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Knoerr Again
Named Head
OF Trustees

At the annual meeting in the
Court House Monday, Harvey
Knoerr, Salem Township, was re-
elected president of the Ottawa
County Township Trustees and
Clerks Association. Edwin John
son, Allen Township, was re-elect-
ed secretary-treasurer; Harlan
Helwig, Clay Township, was re-
elected to the vice presidency and
also appointed member of the
state executive committee.
William Guitteau, Toledo, attor.
ney and former Internal Revenue
Collector, spoke to the contingent
on Legislative Problems Of the
Trustees" Mr.. Guitteau is a for.
mer superintendent of schools in
Lucas County.
An endorsement of a gasoline
tax increase, in the distribution
of funds based on present form.
ulae, was unanimously agreed up.
on. This action would aid the in.
crease of revenue to the state
highway department, decreasing
the present percentage of rev.
enue to counties, municipalities
and townships.
Mrs. Eva Seifert, Welfare Di.
rector, presented the problem of
the Welfare Department. John
Hensler, superintendent of the
Ottawa County Home, spoke on
the management Of the home.
A luncheon was served at noon
in st. John Lutheran Church by
members of the Ladies Aid.
County Engineer Delos Nissen
handled arrangements for the an
nual meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Hearing Planned
On Crane Creek
Damage Problem

The scheduled hearing for the
Crane Creek problem, effecting
Ottawa, Lucas and Wood Coun-
ties, was postponed Wednesday in
Toledo until January %. A large
volume of complaints from af-
fected property owners were
heard. Damage claims amounted
to approximately 1856, 900.
Estimated cost of the creek i'm
provements is estimated to be
$3O7, 900. Attending the Toledo
hearing we're Ottawa County En-
gineer Delos Nissen and county
engineers from Lucas and Wood
counties.
The complaints were turned
over to the Joint Board of Com.
missioners for perusal, prior to
the rescheduled January q date.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

Jeremy Issues Call
For COP. Caucus

Harold Jeremy. local RepubIi-
can committeeman. said today
that he is calling q party CAUCUS
for Monday at 1880 p. m. in the
Lake House hotel.
Purpose Of fhe meeting, Mr..
Jeremy said, is to prepare a slate
Of candidates for municipal offices
in the forthcoming primary eIec.
fions.
Republicans have been asked to
attend the meeting.
Meanwhile, activity also was
noted in Democratic circles. Al
KaIb. local chairman, reminded
Democrats Of a party caucus be.
ing held for the same purpose in
city hall this Friday night.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Quotable Quotes

Rev. Father Karl Brand: with
in the next seven years, our con-
gregation Immaculate Conception
church, expects an enrolment, in
our school, of 600 children = = :
Classrooms now are set up in the
basement which is no place for
anyone's children :. :. :. We pro-
pose to build an addition to our
present school :. :. :. Each time we
start to formulate plans our at
tempts are stopped by the alley
which now runs behind the school
:. :. :. In addition to this factor,
the alley is currently a safety
hazard, with children running in
to the alley when they play on the
school grounds :. :. = Our present
enrolment is $50 :. = = the school
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

1890 to 1900 a. M: Sectional
rehearsals as follows:
Auditorium stage: Vjolas, cell
los, bass
Music Room: All violins
Room 211: All woodwinds.
Room 213: All brass
Room 104: ALI percussion
1900 to loo p. M: Noon lunch.
loo to 2:30 p. M: Sectional re-
hearsals in the rooms listed above.
At this time chair placements and
All-State Orchestra selections will
be made.
2:30 to 500 p. M: Full orches-
ira rehearsal on stage in auditor
ium.
500 to 900 p. m: Evening din.
ner hour.
600 to TOO p. M: Dancing with
the Fostoria High School Orches-
ira on the gym floor.
700 to 7:30 p. M: Organization
Of orchestra on stage.
7:3O to 900 p. m.: Evening
Concert.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Red Cross Group Plans
Blood Program Study

A joint meeting of the Board
of Directors and Blood Control
Committee, Ottawa County Chap
ter, American Red Cross, will be
held on Wednesday night, Janu-
ary Ast. It will be held in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, Port
Clinton, at 8 o'clock.
Important decisions must be
made on recent developments in
the Blood Program, dates must be
allocated for future blood collec-
tions, and plans must be formu-
lated to insure adequate chapter
financing in addition to routine
business affairs" said Corwin d.
Hablitzel, Chapter Chairman, in
announcing the meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Fire Damages
Catawba Home

Fire broke out Tuesday morn
ing about $3.50 at the Tom Flick
niger home, Catawba Island. The
inside of the Flickinger home,
loacted at the rear of the
East Harbor Inn, was partly
damaged. The blaze started in a
clothes closet and when Mr.. Flick
niger opened the door, flames
shot across the room, scorching
the cupboards and other items in
its path. Damages were estimated
to be about $1,000, according to
firemen from Marblehead and
Lakeside. There was considerable
damage caused by smoke and
water. Aa& |.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

Charles Elliot, Gallia county;
James Holden, Licking county; and
Guy Elbin, Franklin county.
Mr.. Nissen is secretary of the
state association
Mr.. Nissen pointed out that the
legislation is being drafted to pro-
tect smaller counties from a re-
commentator of the Highway
Study committee to the Ohio Pro-
pram Commission.
He explained that Ottawa Coun-
ty would stand to lose approx
mately $4,000 for highway pur-
poses under the proposed form
ula.
Mr.. Nissen, at Wednesdays
meeting, pointed out that Ottawa
County is in the heart of the Lake
Erie Vacationland and resort area;
that this brings a large influx of
tourists and summer people into
the area, thereby swelling the
volume of traffic
He pointed out that by being
located in a highly industrialized
area, the wage scale is consider.
ably higher than in counties in
rural areas and that this wage
scale is reflected in maintenance
and construction costs.
Furthermore, he said Ottawa
County has about SO miles of
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

was originally built for 100 ehil-
dren = :. :. We base our plea on
the common good for this COM
munity :. :. :"
Democratic Leader Al KaIb:
II feel this proposal is a neces-
sary part Of our school expan-
sion facilities in Port Clinton.
A good many years ago | auth
ored fhe public school sales tax
program in Ohio, as your State
Representative. Therefore,
wish TO go on record as being
:. :. :. Of the strong opinion that
this move is worthwhile :.
Superintendent D.. D. Sims:
Children will be children :.
you cannot control their running
when they play on a school yard
= = = / see no traffic disadvan-
tages in abandoning portion of
the alley in question.
Attorney William Neon: III
am interested in seeing this al
ley vacated :. :. :. 1t will not
change the character Of the
neishborhood :. :. :. and will put
to useful purpose publicly
owned property now going to
waste"
Rev. Father Paul Mueller:
"Since I've been asked to watch
for the number of drivers using
the alley :. :. :. I've seen only two
or three cars :. :. :. many of these
drivers are high school students,
using the alley as shortcut : ;. :.
creating a definite safety hazard
for the children :. :. :"
Mrs. Ralph Snyder: I'VE are
interested in knowing II there
would be q legislative problem
in granting US this request :. :"
Mrs. Richard Enderle: "I sim
cerely feel that Council should go
along with us on this issue = : :"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
MATCHES
ASSURED
PERRY

Earlier reports that the National
Rifle and Pistol Championships
will be fired this year at Camp
Perry from Aug. % to Sept. q
were confirmed in Washington
Wednesday.
It will be the 68th firing of
the championships and the 26th
time they have been held at Camp
Perry.
Maj. Gen. Merritt A. Edison, ex-
ecutive director for the National
Rifle Association and formerly of
the Marines, released the state
ment.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Lausten Elected
At American Bank

Holding the 62nd annual meet
ing of stockholders, Monday
night, Andrew c. Lausten was re-
elected president of the Ameri-
can Bank. Alma M. Goss was re-
elected vice president, and Fran
els A. Mekus, treasurer.
All three officers are directors,
as we'll as S. J. Matthews and F.
M. ZeiS.
A satisfactory dividend was de-
clared and a good year was re-
ported, with extensive improve
ments having been made to bank
property and equipment.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
New Manager
Is Named For
Erie Gardens

Carmen F. Frazier is the new
manager of Erie Gardens succeed
ing Richard D. Riley who has been
called into service with the Navy.
Mr.. Frazier comes here from
Piqua where he was in charge of
similar housing project.
Mr.. Riley, who came to Port
Clinton in September from Chica-
60, has been ordered to report to
Pensacola, Fla.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Reflect Wilson
At National Bank

Officers were, elected at meet
ing of the Port Clinton National
Bank stockholders Tuesday eve
ming. Reelected were Earl D.
Wilson, president: William L.
Moon, vice president; Wilbur Gill,
cashier; D. L. Mackey, and James
J. Johannsen, assistant cashiers.
Directors are James A. Hopfin-
ger, chairman; Harry Englebeck,
Harry Stensen, Earl D. Wilson,
William L. Moon, John Belknap,
and Wilbur Gill. The number of
board members was increased
from five to seven, the latter two
named being elected.
The usual dividend and bank
property improvements were de
clared.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Fremont Priest
Will Celebrate
Silver Jubilee

The Rev. FIR. Alysius Horn, wide
Unknown Fremont priest who has
been serving since before World
War II as chaplain at Erie Ord
nance Depot and at Camp Perry,
celebrates his silver jubilee as a
priest Thursday.
The event will be marked with
a low mass in the chapel at E.O.D.
at 10 am.
A reception was to be held from
8 to 10 pm. at the home of his
brother, John Horn, 921 Birchard
avenue, Fremont.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
NEWS LENSMAN
FETED BY BLADE

Willis Misch, NEWS photograp-
her, was feted in Toledo on We'd
nesday when he was invited to
participate in the tribute party
sponsored by the Toledo Blade
for their area photographers.
Mr.. Misch was among the ,35
photographers present. The group
toured the Blade plant and follow
ing discussion period attended
a dinner given in their honor at
the Northwood Inn, Toledo.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

We urge that swift action be taken to formulate
and pass legislation completing the job well started
last Tuesday evening.
Such legislation awaits the report Of the street
mttee and also any words of opposition from individuals
who feel that the alley should not be vacated
The NEWS wishes also to commend the many COM
munity leaders who spoke behalf of this proposed legs
ation We feel that their unsefish support regardless
of their faith concrete demonstration of
munity unity.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Catawba Woman
Sees 1st Robin

Mrs. Edward Ludwig of Cataw-
ba Island reported this week that
she saw the first robin of the
year Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lud-
wig said that she spotted the first
robin last year just a day later,
January IA. Good news for people
who have gotten spring fever af-
ter Wednesdays sunshiny wealth
er.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Attorney Warns
Against Overly
Swift Action

Councilman Adair WiIber, sur
rounded by enthusiastic coUn-
Gil members at Tuesday nights
council meeting, stood adamanf
in his refusal to allow immedi-
ate action to be effected re-
sardins the aiIeyway controver-
sy. Councilman WiIber cited the
"sfeamroli" atfempt as unfair
If the possible opposition want
ed to Voice" their feelings in
the matter before the next
meeting Of Council, January ~.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

1t was the first time the pres
ent city council had been pre-
sented with the request, one
had been made to the previous
council two years ago. No action
had ever been taken.
Councilmen were unanimously
favorable to the alley abandon
ment, during a poll of their opin-
ion at the request of Councilman
D. G. Maxwell. The abandonment
would involve approximately half
of the alleyway which runs be-
tween Madison and Monroe.
No opposition was shown to the
proposed plan, although any dis
senting opinions will be heard at
the next meeting of City Council
January 81.
Council agreed to hold the mat
ter in allegiance until the Street
Commissioners could determine
the legislative action required to
abandon the requested portion OF
the alley. About 200 feet of alley
way are involved.
Other spokesmen for the group
were the Rev. Father Karl Brand,
the Rev. Father Paul Mueller,
Supt. D. D. Sims, Mrs. Richard
Enderle, Mrs. Ralph Snyder, AT
torney VIM. Moon, and Democra-
tic leader AL Kalb.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

City Treasurer, George ]. Tew-
ers, presented the city's financial
report for 1852, with approval be-
ing given by councilmen for the
unusually fine presentation of the
yearly statement.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Nissen Attends Farley
Of Engineers To Help
Design Road Fund Bill

County Engineer Delos ]. Nssen in Columbus We'd
nesday for meeting of legislative subcommittee of the
Ohio County Engineers Association charged with drafting
bill to provide local subdivisions with adequate funds for
highway purposes.
Serving with Mr.. Nissen the committee are John
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Church's Alley Abandonment Request
Gets Sympathetic Hearing By Council
We Commend City Council For Swift Action

EDITORIAL
Port Clintons city council is to be highly commended
for the ready acceptance of pleas by Immaculate Concep
on church for the vacatng of the alley which bisects
their property.
The approximately 20O-feet of ground has long prov
ed barrier the churchs proposed school enlargement
program Postponement Of previous action has already
been costly because of soaring prices building materials
Now, however, the church is faced with the serious
problem of providing schooroom space for many addi
oDal students in coming years. Vacation of this alley
will give them the green light for this project which will
prove to be for the beteent of the entire
ity.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16

The Glenn Trio, popular instrU-
mentaI-vocaI trio Of radio and
recording fame, will be one Of
the many features to be pre-
senfed at the Ottawa County
News First Annual Home and
Builders Show, TO be staged at
the Port Clinton Armory, Feb.
IL to IS. The Trio, which is
booked through the Paul Spor
Agency Of Toledo, will give
many Of their noted arrange
menfs in both instrumental and
vocal groups. They have appear
ed at many Of the leading sup.
per clubs and theaters in recent
months.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
legislative Action Awaits
Word OF Street Committee;
Several Speak For Petition

About SO persons present at the regular meeting
of City Council Tuesday night to present their appeal for the
abandonment of portion of the alley between the mmacu
late Conception Church properties 1t of the largest
delegations to appear before the council Norman
Kooff spokesman for the delegates appealing to the
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-16
Council Authorizes Notes
To Raise Water Line Cash

City Council action Tuesday evening" in addition in
auguraton of legislation for the alley between
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church properties in
cuded several items of miscellaneous business
Evening star., 1953-12-29

Thss. prices .stss: untn close Su',ne:'
Badensburg
yne KsnnGton Chew Chase cemr
Head CAPITOL Height vRGNIA AsxaSdria Anron Eoiris. Fas
RESERVE RIGHT QUANTITIES prices
subject 70 daily market change.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-09-18

lege in Greensboro.
Miss Angenora Berry is a pa
tent in Marine Hospital, Norfolk,
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-09-18
STATE FAIR MARKS
1OOTH ANNIVERSARY

Agriculture's annual "show
window, the N. c. State Fair,
will start a new century of SER
vice as an educational and in
spirational institution when the
1858 exposition is held in Raleigh
October 1924.
Robert w. Shoffner, assistant
director of the State College
| Agricultural Extension Service
who serves as No. 1 aid to DR..
J. S. Dorton, State Fair manager,
says the goal this year is to have
"al 100 counties of the State re-
presented with educational ex-
hibits on the Tooth anniversary
of the State Fair. He predicts
the goal will be reached through
stimulated effort on the part of
the county farm and home agents
and other agricultural leaders.
''Last year." said Shoffner, 1--WE
had 1,169 individual and group
exhibitors from IS counties. Of
the Is missing counties, eight
had exhibits in the 1851 Fair.
This means that only seven of
North Cardinals 100 counties
have not been represented during
the past two years. These are:
! Dare, Mcdowell, Pamlico, Polk,
Richmond, Pennsylvania and
Washington"
The Extension administrator
and fair leader said copies of the
1858 State Fair catalog and pre-
MUM list have been distributed
to all previous exhibitors and to
other agricultural leaders. He
urged that other prospective ex-
hibitors write Immediately to the
Manager, State Fair, P. o. Box
1888, Raleigh for their free copy
of the publication.
The first State Fair was held
in Raleigh October 1921, 1853
under the sponsorship of the old
N. c. Agricultural Society. The
site was a 16-acre tract now
familiar to travellers on U. S.
Highway GAZE through histor-
ical marker ON Raleikh's New
Bern Avenue, 10 blocks east of
the Capital.
The Fair has been a division of
the N. c. Department of Agri-
culture since 1897 and the pre-
sent fairgrounds cover 288 acres
along U. S. Highway No. l, five
miles west of the State Capital.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-09-18
MANTEo coLoRED NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. George w. Pied
ger of Norfolk, Va, spent the
week end in Manteo visiting Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Pledger, Sr.
George W. Pledger, Jr., has been
removed from Port Security Unit
to the Black Hawk. Their daugh-
ter, Brenda is spending the week
with her aunt, Jamie Pledger.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pledger
were visited by Miss Alberta
Green of Norfolk. Miss Green is
student at Booker T. Washing
ton High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maloyd Berry and
daughter, Bernice, are home on
vacation from Cape May, N. Y.
Mr.. Berry is stationed at the re-
covery center, Cape May, N. Y.
Mrs. Elsie Pigford of Manteo,
a recent patient in the Albemarle
Hospital of Elizabeth City, was
released last Saturday. She is at
home and improving nicely.
A send-off party was given to
Lindsay Warren McClease Satur-
day night by his mother, Mrs.
Cora McClease and employees of
the Wilbur Wright Hotel. Lind
say left Sunday for A. & M. Col