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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
HOSPITAL FUND
DRIVE TO OPEN
HERE ON FEB. Il

Magruder hospitals 100000
fund raising campaign to add a
much-needed wing will open Feb
ruary II, and close March 1, it
was announced this week follow
ing a meeting of top committee
heads Monday evening.
With contributions already be-
ginning to pour in at both cam
paign headquarters in the Clinton
Theatre building and at the hospi-
tai despite the fact that the cam
paign is just getting organized,
the group also decided to name a
treasurer Immediately. Eugene v.
Bolte was nominated to that post,
and will begin his duties at once.
At the same time, due to the in
creased tempo of the campaign, a
steering or executive committee
was likewise named by Ray Lam
bert, general chairman. The COM
mittee will include Mr.. Bolte, Mr..
Lambert, Gordon Cooper, H. v.
Frederick, Ann Bolte, Edgar Thier-
wechter of Oak Harbor and Ken
Krupp Harry Stensen will serve
in an ex-officio capacity.
While actual solicitation teams
will not go into action until the
February 18th date, the reception
to the campaign thus far has been
very good.
1t was also announced at the
Monday evening meeting that the
board of directors of the hospital
itself has been doubled in mem
bership. This is in response to the
thoughts of many civic leaders at
tending the consultation dinner in
November, who felt that the
board should be made more rep
resentative of Ottawa county in
| general.
Harry Stensen, as president of
the board, said that at meeting
of the other two board members
it was decided to add three more
Ottawa countians to that group
They were announced as Ray Lam
bert, who has served the past
Continued page two)
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
KOREA WAR HERO
DECLARED DEAD
after 3 YEARS

Three years after he was be-
lieved killed in action in Korea,
Sgt. Harold Charles Stamm, 81,
has officially been declared dead
by the Department of the Army.
His bereaved parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Stamm, North Rail-
road Street, Oak Harbor, received
the official notice Monday.
After expressing the Depart
ment's condolences to the parents,
the notice stated that "due to the
uncertainty of the action surround
ing Sgt. Stamm's death or disap-
pearance and after no further in
formation had been received in
three years, the case has been
carefully reviewed, and, in view of
the lapse of time, a presumption
finding of death has been made as
of December 81, 1853"
Besides the parents, Sgt. Stamm
is survived by two sisters, Nancy
Ann and Joyce, at home, one
brother, Robert, a World War Ii
veteran with 18 months overseas
duty, his maternal grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stricken,
Waterville, and other relatives.
Born in Oak Harbor February 6,
1929, he was graduated from the
Oak Harbor High School. Until he
enlisted in the Army July 5, 1949,
he was employed at the Toledo
Chevrolet plant. Sgt. Stamm was
19 when he enlisted.
His family last saw the hero
in September, 1949, when he spent
a nine-day furlough at his home
before leaving for the west coast.
Stamm was stationed in Toyko un-
til July, 1850, when he left for
combat duty in Korea. He was with
the First Cavalry, Eighth Division.
Sgt. Stamm was believed killed
in action November 1, 1850 The
last letter his parents received
from him arrived at their home on
the day before Thanksgiving in
1850. Notice of his being missing
in action came the Saturday after
that holiday.
In his last letter, Sgt. Stamm eX-
pressed his wishes that everyone
at home would have a nice Thanks
giving. God bless you all. l hope
to see you soon," he wrote from
a muddy foxhole as the Chinese
Communist Armies approached.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
CUB MINSTREL
SHOW PLANNED

First rehearsal of the 9th annual
Cub Minstrel was held at the
Youth Building Sunday afternoon
with AZ cubs reporting for the
chorus. The next rehearsal will be
held at the Youth Building Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock for the
Cubs, and at o'clock for the spe-
cialties. Any child up to fourteen
years who wishes to take part in
this years production and is tai
ented with singing or dancing is
all asked to report at this time.
Cubs finance their own program
for the year with their annual
show. Over 100 children are eX-
pected to take part and the Min
strel always plays to two capacity
houses at the High School. This
years entertainment will be Jan.
81 and Feb. l. The Minstrel is
produced by Cubmaster Bill
Phipps and Eddie Edwards, assist
ed by Virg Fritz and Bill Michel
son with the Den Mothers and Den
Dads acting on various commit
tees.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
SPECIAL ELECTION RULED OUT AS old
COUNCIL REMAINS AT OAK HARB0R
Plan Conference
At Magee Marsh

Marsh owners, farmers, hunters
and trappers are invited to attend
round table discussion of wild
life problems which the Ottawa
County Agricultural Extension Ag-
ency is sponsoring Friday after
noon, January Is, at the Magee
Marsh club house.
County Agent Fred Grimm will
be in charge of the meeting, which
has been arranged to provide edu-
cational requirements and mutual
discussion of wildlife problems.
Bob Davis, wildlife specialist
from Ohio State University, Co.
lumbus; Laurel Van Camp, state
game protector, Genoa; John An
derson, Bay Township biologist,
and Carl Bednarik, manager of
Magee's marsh, will be among the
panel members.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Peninsu|ar Rubber Go. Develops New
PIastisoI Parts For Automotive Use

When the new 1854 Buick goes
on display this Friday, Jan. 8, a
plastisol sponge part, developed
by the Peninsular Rubber Com
pany, plus IL rubber parts manu-
factured at its Fremont road
plant, will be included in the
many innovations.
Developed within the last few
weeks by Clifford A. Christensen,
founder of the company, and Will
liam Sala, chief engineer, the plas-
tisol part is a collar item which
fits over the steering column. It
is being manufactured here in
seven different colors to match
instrument panels of the new
Buick.
While it resembles sponge rub
Der, the plastisol product has no
relationship to rubber. Its use by
PeninSular Rubber is the first for
the automotive trade.
Two shifts of women are work
ing day and night in the COM
pany's auxiliary plant, formerly
Everett's warehouse, in Fremont
Road block east of Peninsular's
main plant, to speed production of
the plastisol item.
With the production line having
been in operation less than a
month, over 1000 plastisol parts
are being produced daily.
Experimental work now is un-
derway to develop plastisol pro-
ducts for arm rest and other au-
tomotive uses.
A display Of products manufac-
tured by Peninsular Rubber with
local labor will be on display start
ing today at Gordon Cooper Buick
Sales. 1t will feature 10 different
parts, used in the new Buick,
which are manufactured here.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
MUNY JUDGE HAS
BUSY SCHEDULE

Twelve cases were on the dock
ct when Judge Donald Wargow-
sky, Oak Harbor, officially opened
Port Clinton's new municipal court
New Years Day. Judge Wargow
sky was sworn into office We'd
nesday by Common Pleas Judge
Tom Stahl.
Two of the early cases were for
driving while intoxicated. Alva
Berndt, 81, rural Oak Harbor, was
arrested by the highway patrol.
He was fined $50 and costs and
sentenced to serve three days in
the county Jail.
Charles L. Lipstraw, 40, rural
Graytown, was fined $3.50 and
costs by Judge Wargowsky and
also given the mandatory three
day Jail sentence.
During the first few days of its
operation, an average of IL cases
were heard daily in the municipal
court, Judge Wargowsh reported
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Troops Arrival
Date Is Unknown

Definite arrival date for per-
manent anti-aircraft troops to be
stationed at Camp Perry has not
been announced, according TO
officials at the nearby state res
ervation, although Columbus au-
thorities have disclosed that the
troops would arrive "earIy in
1854"
If the troops are to be sent
here during the cold weather,
rapid repair or construction
work is needed TO provide suit
able housing for the soldiers,
camp staff members state.
Expenditure of S354,oo0 has
been authorized in Washington
for construction work at Camp
Perry and the Locust Point
ranges but it probably will be
several weeks before actual
work begins.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
MATCHES TO Be
HELD AGAIN AT
CAMP PERRY

Dates for the 1854 National Ri
file and Pistol Matches at Camp
Perry will be August IA to Sep
tember 6, according to tentative
plans announced this week in
Washington, d. c., by the National
Rifle Association.
In making the initial announce
ment, the NRA stated that all
plans, including dates, must be
tentative as they depend in con-
siderable degree upon the num-
Der of military personnel who may
be made available to support the
matches.
Last year the Marine Corps fur
nished troops for scoring and pit
duties, and may do so again this
summer.
If sufficient military can be se-
cured, the National Match sched-
ule will be approximately as fol-
lows Gall dates inclusive):
Smallbore Matches, smallbore
school for tyros and juniors; and
junior match schedule-August
14-22.
Small Arms Firing School for
both service rifle and pistol
August 1926.
High Power Rifle Matches
August 27-Sept. 6. Pistol Matches
August 27-September 5. Bench
Rest Matches-August 1415. Muz-
Continued page tWo)
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08

Brown said search of the state
election laws disclosed no means
by which a special election could
be called to fill the council seats
and that the councilmen would
continue in office for another two
years.
Louis Brindley, one of two coun-
cilmen defeated for reelection in
Oak Harbor, filed the petition ask
ing that the election be declared
null and void as "an unknown
number of voters were denied their
franchise to vote".
Brindley and Carl Noble were
defeated when the votes were
counted. Grayson Meyer and Lewis
Wistenhausen were the two new
comersa apparently elected. With
the election having been declared
void, Brindley and Noble are con-
tinuing as councilmen in Oak Har-
Dor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Cowgirl Memorial
Funds Increase

Over $500 has been received
thus far for the Henry A. Cowgirl
Memorial Fund, sponsored by the
Port Clinton Chamber Of Com
merce, Harry Callahan reports.
Chamber members and the gen.
eral public may send contributions
to this fund which honors the
memory of the late public spirited
citizen and executive secretary of
the chamber. Sponsors plan to use
the fund to furnish double room
in the proposed Magruder Memor-
ial Hospital addition.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Legion To Discuss
Real Estate Sale

A packed house is expected at
Port Clinton's Legion Home this
Thursday evening, January 7,
when the subject of the sale of
real estate, owned by the local
American Legion Post, will be dis
cussed and decided.
Notices have been mailed to the
large membership, according to
Commander Harold Arnold and
Adjutant Joseph Cleary.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Seeks Change In State
Election Laws To Ward
Against Re-occurrence

Secretary OF State Ted W. Brown has announced that he
VIII ask the next session of the state legislature to correct
situation IN the Ohio election laws emphasized last week
when Judge James McCrysta Sandusky ruled that the
November council election in neghborng Oak Harbor is null
and void.
Brown earlier had impounded all ballots in the last
election in this county, pending investigation Impound-
ing was necessary the ballots could have been destroyed
after the 6O-day deadline which expired January 8.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Downtown Coaches
Plan Election

Election of officers is scheduled
next Tuesday evening at $50
when the Downtown Coaches will
meet in the City Hall basement.
Refreshments will be served after
the election, for which nomina-
tions will be welcomed from the
floor.
Present officers are Bill Bel
shaw, president; Ray Coleman,
vice president; James Chapman,
secretary, and Tom Sutton, treas
urer.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
Elnore Couple Has
Years First Baby

First New Year baby born in
Magruder Memorial Hospital is
the J pound, 71a ounce son born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Price Of
Elmore at 12:42 am. Saturday,
January 2. No births were re-
ported at fhe hospital during the
first day Of the year.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
HURT IN WRECK

Russell Stiffler, Oak Harbor,
suffered minor injuries at 2:15 a.
m. New Years Day when an auto
being driven by his wife, Rather
inc, "a, hit utility pole at My
lander Road and Route 1853, near
Oak Harbor. Deputy Sheriff My
ron Hetrick investigated.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
AWARDED PLAQUE

]. G.. Kolesar of the Kolesar
Shoe Store received handsome
plaque this week from the Ball
Band Shoe Company in recogni-
ton for 40 years of merchandis-
ing Ball Band Shoes. Mr.. Kolesar
placed his first order with the
company in 1914 and has carried
the Ball Band line ever since.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
bob-TaIes
BY ROBERT w. RElDER :

BY ROBERT w. KEIDEK
Twenty years ago Bob Alexander
"jaw-boned" newspapers at Camp
Perry (. today he's still on the
circulation end of the business as
distributor for Los Angeles
Hearst papers in Las Vegas, Ne
vada better known as the
Miracle City of the West.
Don Nolte, Just back from Egypt.
had an interesting report for Oak
Harbor Rotarians the other night.
An effective behind-the-
scenes worker in the current
Magruder Memorial Hospital
fund drive is amiable Ray
Lambert, Port Clinton sales
executive and sportsman. :.
G.. w. Solomon, Of Cairo, Ohio,
dropped this column a note the
other day inquiring about his old
friend, Jess Cotner, longtime
News Limo operator
Sign-of-the-fimes: headquarters
for Hunters, Fishermen and All
Other Liars" appearing on an okla
homa City storefront according to
Chick Linker, rowing reporter.
Port Clinton Rotarians are
enjoying the top-notch pro-
grams being arranged by
their fellow member, G. L.
(Ink) Engler, who's a big
wheel with Lake M b t O r
When Ottawa County's second
annual Sports and Home Show
opens in the Port Clinton Armory
next month, it's safe bet that
Put-in-Bay's George Wiertenbach
will be on hand to do lot of the
required leg work ..
One Of the more distinctive holi-
day greeting cards came from
Brad GranfieId's Gill and Quill
Club.
And one of the most clever
emanated from nearby Wal
bridge. r. Announcing the
merger" of Don and Ruth
Wolfe. he's The Blades
state editor and all around
ambassador of good will.
Emil Knopp, the barber, is won
dering who sent that postal from
Needles, California. i.
Patrons Of the Port Clinton post
office are still singing praises for
Verdi Won Thron and her staff for
so efficiently handling the heavy
holiday volume. =.
Don't be surprised if the
state picks up an option soon
to add more property to East
Harbor Park. .statistically
speaking the most popular in
Ohio.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08
JOINS AGENCY

Former mayor Carl Becker, after
six years service in city hall, has
returned to his former work in
the sales department of the Everett
Pontiac agency.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-01-08

Don't be surprised if the
state picks up an option soon
to add more property to East
Harbor Park. .statistically
speaking the most popular in
Ohio.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
terry News

The Kinds County PTA Council
heid its first meeting Of the 1854
90 school session at the Terry Pub
lie School, Terry, Miss, October 20.
The meeting began promptly at 1
o'clock.
Professor Roosevelt Catchings,
principal Of the Raymond school,
led in wonderful discussion on
Health And How It May Be I'M
proved" Other members of the
group contributed much to the dis
cussiOn.
Special guests attending the
council were Mrs. X. P. Green.
music supervisor of Kinds County.
Mrs. Hammonds, representative
from Radio Bible Institute, Rev.
and Mrs. ]. E. Davis of Crystal
Springs, Miss, Mr.. G. C. Cypress
and Mr.. A. M. Henderson, State
and County All Club workers.
The fine teachers and patrons
OF the Terry community spared no
efforts in entertaining the group
with plenty Of delicious food and
cold coca-colas. The coca-colas
were compliments Of the Coca
Cola Bottling Company of Jack
son, Miss.
M. A. Bolden, Pres.
Mrs. Ernestine Ingram, Sec.
Mrs. H. L. Newton, Reporter.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
OCEAN SPRINGS
NEWS

Little Lester Oliver the son of
Mrs. Geraldine Oliver, the former
Mrs. Geraldine Wallace, celebrated
his second birthday at Biloxi, Miss.
at the home of her mother-in- law
Mr.. and Mrs. George Waters. His
guests were, Charles Eckstein, Ami
ia Ross and Clarence Mercer, Jr.
Mrs. Essie Goblet the sister OF
Mrs. Ruth Mercer of Bay Minette
Ala. was a week end visitor.
Mr.. John Pleasant and Mrs
Louisa Smith is still on the sick
list, all friends expresses their
sympathy and prayers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Massey ex-
press their gratitude, Of the SYM
pathy cards, which were sent to
them by their friends, due to the
uedII VI Ills ldtltcI az SIdI lOtICi
N. C.
Mr.. Samuel Louis Boiling, the
son of Mrs. Boiling, who now re-
sides at Gary Indiana spent the
week end here.
A happy birthday to Mrs. Ella
Mae Long, which was celebrated
last week given by Mr.. Oscar
Satcher.
The friends of Mrs. Emma Gallo
way. expresses their sympathy due
to the illness of her sister, Tempy,
all wish her a speedy recovery.
Leonard and Larry the sons OF
Mr.. & Mrs. Henry Burkhardt were
the week end guest of his brother
and sister-in-law Mr.. & Mrs. Ru-
dolph Burkhardt at Mobile, Ala.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
Crystal Springs
News

Mrs. J. E. Davis was a visitor
to Rose Hill, Mississippi, Sunday
where Rev. ]. E. Davis delivered
the Eulogy of Bro. MCGEE. All OF
his members were very glad to
meet his family. A delicious din
ner was served by Mrs. Jackson.
Mrs. Amer Catchens and Mrs.
Hattie Young are still on the sick
list.
Mrs, Almeta Newton was vlsi-
tor in the home Of her mother
Sunday in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
TAYL0RSvILLE
NEWS
By MRS. PRETTIE c. DIXON

Shady Oak Baptist Church regu-
lar pastor day Nov. CT. Sunday
hope to have a nice time spiritual
and financial. Rev. l. L. Lejaune,
pastor, Mrs. R. C. Johnson, sec.
The Women's Home Mission met
Nov. 6, to make their annual re-
port to Church money raised dur
ing the month of October. Mrs.
Leola Barnes, president, Mrs. Nez-
zie Edison, sec.
The State Convention met in
Gulfport, Mississippi, Nov. 10.
Mr.. L. N. Dixon is home from
Biloxi, Miss, visiting this week
in hope him a happy stay.
Everybody is we'll this week in
nobody on the sick list, thanks
Lord.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
SOCIETY SLANTS

The Alamo Garden Club met
Friday, October 20, 1854, at the
lovely home of the president, Mrs.
Johnnie Jones of 1886 Alamo Ave-
nue. at 1880 pm.
An extensive talk on "flower
planting" and setting out shrub
cry" was made by the president.
After the business and discus
sions, hot chocolate and doughnuts
were served.
Since the meeting was held two
nights before Halloween, the pres
-fdent gave each member a small
bag of flower bulbs as a "trick
or treat" offering.
The next meeting will be held
the last Friday in November at
the home of Mrs. Johnnie Swain
at 1896 Overstreet Avenue at 1880
pm.
Mrs. Sadie Jones of Jullienne ST.,
was honored Sunday October "a,
1854, of her experience in Beautic-
ian for the past 25 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers Lockett
of McRae Street, had in their
home Sunday October %, 1854,
as their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
M. Nelson and Rev. NJ. M. John
son, all of Tylertown, Mississippi.
A Halloween Party was given
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 10y
all Smith of McRae Street, Sat
urday, October 80, 1854. "Trick or
Treat" games were played. Re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie L. Costie
of Chicago, Illinois, visited in the
city with relatives and friends.
They also visited in the home of
Mrs. Costie's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carey L. Simmons of Julliennes st.
A silv~r Tea was given in the
home of nlr. and Mrs. Nick Mayes,
of Julliennes Street, Sunday No
vember 7, 1854, for the benefit of
a church drive at the Church of
God in Christ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Manuel
of Gum Street are the proud par
ents of new born baby, born to
them October %, 1854, At this
writing, both mother and baby are
doing fine.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13
Y.W.C. A. News

Miss Selwa Khoury, of Lebanon
And DR.. Ernst Borinski, of
Germany to Speak at YWCA
Program
The Branch YWCA will open
World Fellowship week with a
Worship Service at Central Metho-
dist Church on Sunday, November
IA, at 5 p. m.
Miss Khoury, of Lebanon and DR..
Ernst Borinski of Tougaloo College
and Germany will be our guest
speakers for this program. Music
will be furnished by Central Choir.
Jim Hill High School, Chorus, La
nier High School Chorus and the
Y-Teens.
All YWCA members and friends
are expected to be present.
The Adult Sewing Class is max.
ing rapid progress under the d.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-11-13

tween the Cleveland Bulldogs and
the Gentry Rams on November IL,
Legion Field, Indianola. Activi-
ties and browning of the queen.
Details will be announced next
week.
Services day and night were very
good at the Mt. Beulah Baptist
Church last Sunday, Rev. J. NJ.
Kimble, pastor. The morning SER
mon and night sermon were de-
livered by Rev. John Matthews of
this city. Rev. N. A. Brantley de-
livered sermon at 8 pm. at said
church in interest of DR.. Watts
Choir.
The 18th anniversary of Rev.
R. c. Allen was celebrated as pas
tor of the Markham Baptist
church. 1t was reported that very
good and enjoyable services were
conducted.