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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
WISHING WELL
TO PAY Off

Christmas will come early for
three buy-at-home shoppers who
will receive merchandise coupons
of $50, $40 and $40 at the mer-
chants first Wishing Well draw
ing this Friday night at 9 p. m.
The winners will be selected by
Reed HoSler, Chamber of Com
merce secretary, who will officiate
at the Merchants Wishing Well,
which has been established at the
corner of Madison and Second-sts.
Special police will assist. The three
merchandise coupons are valid at
any of the participating stores. An
other drawing will be held Dec.
II.
Demand for the Wishing Well
coupons has been far above expec-
tations. Participating stores are
Jeanette'S, Sans, Western Auto,
Nissen's, Gerner & Wolf, Phillips,
Karschner Jewelry, Misch Studio,
Fashion Shop, A-C Auto, Connor's,
Pitman's, Ben Franklin Store,
Timblin's, Loretta's, Young &
Schade's, Uhlman's, Green's, Brin.
mons, Clinton Mems Wear, Clover
Farm, Mizener-Drynan, Glickman's,
Lud's, Kolesar's, Mayag, Valies,
Red & White, Ohio Edison, Swans,
Nielsen's, Lake Erie Sports.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
ROUTE CHANGE
DIDN'T WORK

Some plain and fancy route
switching to avoid tine Gyp-
sum weigh Station netted q
Cleveland truck driver, Robert
Barron, nothing but trouble,
and a total of STA and costs
here last Friday.
Barron'S West-bound truck was
seen to pull off the highway and
turn around instead of proceeding
toward the scales. Patrolmen alert
ed Bay Bridge, and also posted
men at the Moose Club curve and
in Port Clinton.
Barron's truck came into Port
Clinton via Route SO from FIRE.
mont, right into the hands of wait
ing patrolmen. Escorted back TO
the scales, he was found TO be
1880 pounds overweight, and
fined $40 and costs.
Then patrolmen learned he had
no certificate of title to a com
mercial vehicle, which brought a
fine of $25 and costs; there were
false plates on the tractor, which
brought a fine of $50 and costs,
false plates on the trailer, $50 and
half the fine being suspended; and
costs.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
POLICE VACANCY
EXAMINATIONS
SET FOR DEC. Il

Mayor Harold Jeremy an
nounced Wednesday that civil
service examinations will be
held Dec. 21 to provide an
eligibility list for patrolman
vacancies in the Port Clinton
police department.
Examinations for police chief
will be scheduled at later date,
the mayor declared
Deadline for applications to take
the patrolman examinations is Dec.
20 at noon.
Mayor Jeremy said there are six
applicants already on file and that
he anticipates more.
Applicants, he stated, must be
over 20 years of age and less than
SO; must have resided in Port
Clinton for one year, and meet
necessary physical requirements.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

"And here | still am," says
Johnny cheerfully from Magru-
der's second floor where he divides
his time between a specially equip
ped bed and a Wheelchair.
His spinal cord was seriously in
jured, and Johnny can't walk. But
"Johnny's ROOM" at the south end
of the second floor corridor, has
been the mecca of most everyone
who has someone hospitalized on
Magruder's second floor. Some
how, a persons worries and trou-
bles get minimized after talking
with Johnny.
He shares his room with one and
sometimes two patients, according
to how crowded the hospital is
And he's done more good than
anybody knows, in talking lot
of those patients out of blue de-
preston, and getting them chuck
ling with his breezy straight for
ward conversation.
Johnny isn't married. He's been
taken back to his Marblehead
home on several occasions to
spend a short time with his par
ents. Sometimes he's loaded into
a car and taken for rides in good
weather. He sits outside a lot in
his wheelchair, when weather is
good, and everybody who visits the
hospital stops to talk with John
ny.
Johnny had serious sick siege in
1947, and for awhile it was touch
and go. But he pulled out of it
and went right on fighting.
Johnny's legs might not be all
they should be.
But he's a pretty great guy, just
the same.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
FIRED CHIEF ASKS reinstatement
Special Police On
"Shoplifter Patrol"

Shopliffers will find that Port
Clinton stores will be tough places
to victimize This season.
Eighteen members of the Spe-
ciaI Police, in plain clothes but
carrying full credentials from the
police department. will be on duty
at local stores during the pre-
Christmas season.
Arrangements TO augment the
local force with the Special Police
on the holiday store patrol were
worked out Wednesday by the Re-
tail Merchants division of the
Chamber of Commerce, and Acting
Police Chief Boyd Austin.
The special patrol was decided
on after several stores reported an
epidemic Of minor shopIifting is in
progress here. Full prosecution
will follow all shoplifters appre-
hended, police said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

Deen 1aSnlOned by MISS Latham
these past few weeks. Much of It
was consigned to st. Thomas
Episcopal bazaar last week, but
some specially selected little girls
are going to find the Latham Doll
Creations among their holiday
gifts, too.
Miss Latham, former Bellevue
resident, has lived IN Port Clinton
the past six years. A former vocal
music instructor at Oberlin and
Bellevue, she retired in 1882, and
planned co make Lakeside her
home. She moved here with her
good friend Miss Gertrude Orr and
now calls Port Clinton her home.
You'd never believe she IS past
the 8O-year mark either to see and
talk with her, or to see the smart
modern styles of the doll clothes
on which she loves to work.
She's as young in heart as her
favorite Christmas hobby of max
ing doll clothes, Miss Latham'S
friends declare.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

II was the 18th deer he has shot
since he started hunting as IT.
year-old, while resident of Penn
Sylvania. Last year was the first
year he didn't bring home a deer
- he shot one but it got away and
he was unable to track it in the
absence of snow.
This had been predicted as a
poor hunting season in the area
he visited, but a heavy snowfall
brought in the game.
Lutz saw 80 deer, five of them
bucks, as he dragged his game two
miles through the mountains to
where his car was parked.
He works at Philco, in Sandusky.
Mrs. Lutz accompanied him, visit
ing relatives in Pittsburgh.
The deer he brought home Fri
day was five-point. All the pre-
vious ones were four-point.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
KIBBEL QUITS
HEALTH POST

Resignation of Lyle Kibbel,
the county's sanitation officer
for the past nine years, was
confirmed Thursday morning
by local health officials.
Mr.. Kibbel's resignation is
effective Dec. Is and a de-
partment spokesman said a
successor has not yet been
named.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

City officials, in the latest Pc
tition, were charged with not hav-
ing furnished Mr.. Lemaster with
reasons for the said purported re-
moval, nor did the defendants
Jeremy and Wagener) give
the plaintiff Oemaster) a reason
able time or any time to make and
file an explanation; that the
order was arbitrary, void, and of
no legal effect as matter of law"
Lemaster further stated, in the
petition, "that there has been no
determination by the defendants
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

him "as the lawful incumbent of
his position as Chief of the police
department of the city of Port
Clinton and to assign to him the
title of said position, and to per-
nit him to perform and exercise
the acts, duties, and functions of
said position, and that said de-
PENDANTS be ordered to issue
the necessary reports that
plaintiff may draw his pay for the
period during which defendants
have. prevented plaintiff from per-
forming said duties, and for all
other relief to which plaintiff
may be entitled"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

highway personnel last week des-
ignating the new Rt. 81 resulted in
confusion to many motorists be-
cause maps still list the highway
as Rt 120.
Willis r. Rogers, division traf-
fic engineer for the highway de-
partment, said however that most
of the confusion will be resolved
after today Thursday when Rt
l20 signs will be in plain sight.
The redesignation, officials said,
is result of the official opening
of the first segment of the Toledo
Expressway scheduled for 10:45
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

that good and efficient service
has not been rendered by plaintiff
or that he has been guilty of in
competency, inefficiency, dishones-
ty, drunkenness, immoral conduct,
INSTRUMENTATION, discourteous treat
ment to the public, neglect of duty,
violation of the provisions of the
Civil Service Act, or rules of the
Civil Service Commission, or Of
any other failure of good be havior,
or of any acts of misfeasance, faal-
feaSance or nonfeasance.
In the petition, Mr.. Lemaster
asked the court to issue writ of
mandamus ordering Mayor Jeremy
and Director Wagner to reinState
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Permit For New
Dairy Bar Given

A new Dairy Bar, to be located
on Route 2 at the west city limits
between the Bell Fish Co. and the
Dave Jeremy property, will greet
tourists next spring.
Building permit for its con-
struction was granted Dec. 2 to
Howard S. Ellithorpe, 2202 Sand
Road, whose fruit market near
that location has been a popular
spot. Estimated cost is $1,000
On Dec a a building permit was
issued for second floor addition
to the Clemons Lakeland Motel al
estimated cost of $4,000. L. A
Satterfield is contractor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Yep, Christmas
Must Be Coming!

Port Clinton'S business section
has real Yule atmosphere, de-
spite the lack of snow, with the
completion of the colorful street
decorations put up by the Chamber
of Commerce.
Among outstanding Christmas
displays in business places are
those at Nissen's Shoe Store, where
white trees and holiday objects
adorn the windows; and at King
biel Florists, where a real sleigh
is loaded with galy wrapped pack
ages.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Commission To Pick
A New Chairman

Port Clinton'S civil service COM
mission will meet in city hall
Thursday for the purpose of plan
ming for the upcoming patrolman
examinations and to select new
chairman.
Two new members of the COM
mission were appointed by Mayor
Jeremy last week. II. V. Frederick
was named to succeed Harold
Worst and Keith Montgomery re-
places Charles Dewitt. DeWolfe
Perry is the third member.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
New Vets Group
To Be Formed Here

The first Ohio chapter of a new
national independent veterans or
ganization will be formed at an
open meeting in the Port Clinton
Armory at 2 pm. Sunday.
Santos Gonzalez and Jesse Or
tega, World War III veterans of
Port Clinton, announced this week
that DR.. Hector P. Garcia of Cor
pus Christi, Tex, founder of the
new organization, will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
The new veterans association
will be known as American G. /.
Forum" they said. Membership is
open to all veterans of all wars,
they added.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Government Takes
Half Acre Land

Half an acre of ottawa county
land, owned by William ]. and SUI
Sanna Buhrow of Oak Harbor, was
taken Wednesday by Secretary of
the Army Robert Stevens for an
RCAT launching site.
The land was taken under the
governments power of eminent
domain for a. safety area to launch
flying targets for auti-airc .aft gun
nerS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Webster Buys Boat
For Charter Trips

Stewart Webster, Put-in-Bay, an
nounced Wednesday the purchase
of 36-foot power boat from Nor
ris Arndt, also of Put-in-Bay.
Mr.. Webster said the boat would
be operated out of Put-in-Bay and
Miller's landing at Catawba and
would be available for charter reef
fishing trips as well as night fish
ing parties.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Judges Illness
Delays Grand Jury

Common Pleas Judge Tom d.
Stahl. who became i'll Sunday, en-
tered st. Vincent's hospital at To-
ledo Wednesday. A session of the
grand jury, which had been sched-
uled for Monday morning, has been
continued until later date.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Know Your Public
BY WILLIS G. MlScH
Zone of a series)

WILBUR C. GILL, executive vice
president and cashier at the Ma
tional Bank of Port Clinton, had
an anniversary Dec l = it marked
nine years of affiliation with the
bank. Born here, but went to
Steubenville with his parents, the
Winfield Gills', when he was IL.
Graduated from high school there,
started right in the banking busi-
ness. In Steubenville till 1885,
then went with Canton bank for
a tenyear period interspersed by
a three and half year military
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
SUNDAY IS
OPENING OF
TWO SCHOOLS

Two badly needed new
school buildings IN the Port
Clinton area will be proudly
thrown open Sunday for pub
lie inspection.
One is Immaculate Concep-
tion Catholic school in Port Clin-
ton, and the other is Catawba
Islands new school addition. At
both schools, the special ceremo-
MES are set for to 5 p. m.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

The Rev. Fr. Earl Schmidt,
adiutor.
Catawba School will be formally
dedicated at 2 p. m. by DR.. Wal
ter Zaugg, Bowling Green State
University. Immediately after
wards, tours of the new building
will be conducted by present and
Immediately past members of the
board of education. Roy Drick-
hamer is Board of Education pres
ident.
Immaculate Conception school
will defer until spring its formal
dedication and blessing by the
Bishop. Sundays informal open
ing will be marked by tours of the
structure from 2 to 4:30 p M, fol-
lowed by a brief program in the
new auditorium at which parish
priests, councilmen, and contrac-
tors will participate.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Democratic Women
To Meet "Wednesday

Ottawa County Democratic Wo-
mems Club will meet Wednesday,
at the Oak Harbor Community
Hall. Members are reminded that
there will be white elephant"
gift exchange. A pot luck lunch
will be served.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

a. m. Thursday.
Mr.. Linzell, the highway direc-
tor, will cut ribbon and deliver
the dedicatory address.
Construction of the 9-mile seq
ment of dual highway began July
6, 1853, and cost $4,643, 1868.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Courageous JohnnyDziak
Cheerfully Starts 18th
Year AS Magruder Patient

Johnny Dziak Magruder hospitals senior patient in length
of stay started his 14 year patient there this week.
1t December 2 1941 that they brought Johnny into
the hospital seriously injured after fall from freight
Marbehead railroad Medical experts didn't think
there was much chance for survival
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Woodrille-rd. Merchants Officially
Protest Highways Redesignation

Protests to Governor Lausche and State Highway Dlec
tor S. 0. Lnzel, well to other state officials
lodged this week by Woodverd merchants the rede
signation of that highway to "State Rt ST.
George Gibson operator of the Feather Sales and
spokesman for the protesting group said signs put up by
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
BULLETIN!

George E. Lemaster plaintiff in the mandamus action
against city officials indicated to The News today that
the petition filed in pleas court Tuesday would be
dismissed and that petition making approximately the
allegations would be filed in the District Court of
Appeals Thursday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
SELL OUT 4!

The News literally was the hot
test package in town last edition
:. with every downtown outlet
exhausted, and folks cIamoring
for more Manager Bill Brown
ordered the presses TO work on
an extra run TO meet the Un-
precedented demand
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

The action taken Mr. Lemasers behalf by Stenemann
and Zeher Sandusky law firm, is against Mayor Harold
G.. Jeremy and Safety Director Walter w. Wagener.
The reinstatement petition followed within five days
S1O5,OOO libel suit against of The Port Clinton
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
By JUEL REED COVER

The nimble fingers of retired school teacher Miss
Stella M. Latham of 402 E. Secondst providing
assist to Santa Claus in filling the No. Christmas wish
of many small girl clothes for her favorite
doll.
Doll attire delight the heart of any small mother has
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Eugene Lutz Gets 18th Deer
In First Half-Hour Hunting
by MISCH

Eugene Lutz Oak Halbor, Route L. must have found a
Lucky Log near Ridgeway Pa.
Lutz arrived home Friday with 170pound five point
buck shot at 1870 Nov. %, first day of the hunting
season. as ne was seated on the exact log where he
bagged eight previous deer
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
GYPSUM PosToFFicE

Postmaster Julian W.erzba has
announced that the postoffice at
Gypsum will be open daily from
$50 am. to $50 pm. every day
except Sunday until Christmas.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

One of our southern spies re-
ports that Carl Johannsen's cousin,
Mrs. George Pierce, is now living
in Ft. Lauderdale and no one
has ever equalled Carls piano
playing of the Twelfth Street
Rag
Down in Columbus the name Of
a Port Clinton man is being men,
toned as possible appointee to
the chief Justice vacancy on the
Ohio Supreme Court =.
Ralph Forster is due for
some high recognition for his
outstanding work with the
American Red Cross organi-
zation.
Harry Epglebeck and Jack Lay
have a deal" each will run
for township trustee if the other
does
Still smiles after that big no
pounds) event last week is Gordie
Cooper, the Buick car
=
Plans are underway for the
7th grade of Catawba school
to make a bus trip to the ma
tion's capitol.
Folks at the islands got their
winter supply of brew Tuesday as
Heineman's sent over a 1000 cases
and 100 kegs via Capt. Alfie Park
er'S ferry -.
Remember sonly IL more
shopping days -.
Pros. Atty. Myron Rosen-
treter doesn't trust the wom-
en- especially his wife Mar
garet-since she so complete
ly surprised him Sunday
evening when she invited
their relatives on his birth
day-many Of whom had not
seen each other for years. {.
Mozart Club Community Christ
mas concert was lovely as usual
Port Clinton can be proud of
their Mrs. Jean Burns clarinetist
and Mrs. Mae Gill, contralto, both
of whom were on the program
Sunday afternoon
=
Since VIM. Schnoor abandoned
that proposed soIarium on top of
his store building we understand
it may appear on top Of fhe town
hall at P-l-B
1t has been reported that
if a Hollywood talent scout
had seen Sonya Market in
"Ten Little Indians" she
would now be on her way. &.
a new find. -.
Walt Smith hopes the ice fishing
season doesn't produce any more
chilli eaters he is tired prepar-
ing that ten gallon quantity every
week for normal business
Irwin" that was not an op
ticaI illusion or the beverage
fhe bartender really was car.
ryins live monkey in his pocket.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

service stint. Came here as cashier
in 1945. His wife, Mae, native OF
Mississippi, left a promising vocal
career in New York to become
bank executives wife in Port Clin-
ton. The Gills' live at Al E. Fifth
st, and have two year old son,
James Richard. Wilbur belongs to
Trinity Methodist church, Colonial
Club, Yacht Club, Kiwanis, Ameri-
can Legion, and Chamber of Com
merce. Is an ardent bowler and
still can WELD a powerful tennis
racket.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10

Mayor Harold Jeremy had a
terse mo comment" Wednesday
when The News asked for a state
menf regarding the mandamUs suit
filed against him and Safety Di-
rector Wagener. Better see Adair
Wilber ((city soIicitor)-he's hand
ling the case" the mayor advised.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
Mandarnus Action Filed
Against City Officials;
Full Restoration Sought

City Hall felt the full effects of another legal blast Tues
day George E. Lemaster fired police chief petitioned
common pleas court for reinstatement order.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-10
.Bob-TaIes
-By ROBERT w. REIpER.

One of our southern spies re-
ports that Carl Johannsen's cousin,
Mrs. George Pierce, is now living
in Ft. Lauderdale and no one
has ever equalled CarPS piano
playing of the Twelfth Street
Rag"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-07
Ohio Swine Day
Is September, 10

A varied and interesting pro-
gram is planned for Ohio Swine
Day to be held at the Ohio Agri-
cultural Experiment Station Fri
day, September 10
Visitors will see examples OF
pasture and dry lot feeding trials,
breeding work and the latest feed
ing practices for baby pigs.
Chief speakers during the after
noon session will be Carl F. Neu-
mann of the National Livestock
and Meat Board, Chicago. He will
discuss the promotion and mer-
chandising of pork and pork pro-
ducts.
Swine Day chairman T. S. SUIT
ton has announced a new feature
this year of commercial displays
of tools and equipment used in hog
production.
The program will conclude with
q panel discussion by practicing
veterinarians on how to keep hogs
healthy
There will also be a hog weight
guessing contest for everyone reg
istering.
The field day event will be held
at the Experiment Stations new
swine research center five miles
east of Wooster off u S. Route
go Tours will begin at 9:45 am.
EST. tslGaaA
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-07
Bell Employees es
Get Pay Hikes

A new contract providing basic
wage increases ranging from 81 to
$3.50 a week has been signed by
the Ohio Bell Telephone Company
and the Communication Workers
of America (CWA-CIO), covering
more than $4,000 of the 1900
Ohio Bell telephone employees.
The agreement was reached
after a series of meetings between
the Company and the Union which
began in March of this year.
Terms of the settlement, which is
effective Sunday. Aug. %. 1854 al
SO include upward reclassification
of some towns and jobs and other
fringe benefits.
Estimated to add nearly two and
one-quarter million dollars a year
to the Company's cost of provid-
ing service, the agreement brings
the maximum pay for top-rated
craftsment in the Columbus area
to $3.50 a week, and the top pay
for operators to $500 a week.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-09-07
Clarence Walters
Is He art Victim

Clarence E. Walters, age Sc,
died Monday morning following a
heart attack suffered Sunday eve
ming at his home on the Big Plain
Pike.
Surviving are his wife, There's
sa; four sons, Weldon E. Walters
in Germany, Clarence Eugene,
Raymond Wilson and Harold Ed
ward, all at home; two daughters,
Mrs. Calvin Campbell, Greenville;
Mrs. Rodney Rugteveen of Ell Pa
50, Texas; one Step-brother, Will
son Dawson of Hilliard; two sis
ters, Mrs. George Slayer of Wash
ington c. H. and Mrs. Mabel Van
Siekel of New Holland.
Funera services Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock in the
Waterloo Church. Interment in
New Holland Cemetery by LukenS
Funeral Service.