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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Smart Simplicity Marks Nuptials Of
Mary Ellen King and Robert G. Owen

Before fireplace adorned with
yellow roses and banked by side
bouquets of gladioli, Mary Ellen
King and Robert Griffith Owen
Monday exchanged nuptial vows in
wedding marked by smart sim
plicity.
The bride, popular second grade
teacher in Port Clinton schools, is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tony
Morgan of DeGraf. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Owen Sr. of Luchsinger Road, in
whose home the wedding was
Solemnized at 2:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon. The Rev. Paul o. Reese
of Trinity Methodist Church Off
ciated.
The bride was lovely in a prin-
cess style frock of powder blue
pure silk. A rosebud adorned her
pink straw hat, and slippers and
gloves were in pink. Her corsage
was pink and white rosebuds.
Her matron of honor, Mrs. Helen
Eurenius, wore navy blue faille
with white accessories and corsage
of white carnations. Small Sally
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
CRITICS PRAISE
SALLY COOPER

Critics have been lavish with
their praise for Port Clintonite
Sally Cooper, daughter of Mrs.
I. NJ. Cooper of East Second-street,
whose performance as the little
Mission girl was one of the out
standing highlights of Cain Park
Theater'S presentation of Guys
And Dolls"
Among local people who saw
the performance were Mrs. Cooper,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bolte, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gene Bolte and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom McRitchie, Mr. and
Mrs. William Wolf, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Drusbacky, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. George
White of Sandusky.
Sally will have a bit role in "The
Vagabond King" which opened
Monday at Cain Park for two
weeks stand. She will play one of
the top roles as Amy in Where's
Charley?" which ope.~ on August
l - her birthday, incidentally.
Cleveland papers have carried
several pictures of Sally these past
two weeks, and critics have been
unanimous in giving her perform
ance as the Mission girl an ap-
proving word.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
SHOWER GIVEN

Mrs. Charles Cutcher was honor
ed at stork shower, Sunday at
the C. l. o. Hall. Hostesses were
Mrs. Herbert Hamann and Miss
Marian Cipiti. The afternoon was
spent playing games. The table
was decorated in pink and blue
with stork for a center piece
The honored guest was presented
with corsage of pink and white
carnations. A delicious lunch was
served to the following guests.
MesdameS Lawrence Velliquet, Hill
da Strayer, Carrie Armbruster,
John Macko, William Kodak, San.
to Cipiti, Marguerite Finefrock, Ed
ward Cutcher, Joe Elias, Dan Far.
eta, Paul Merker, Ed Chaffin, Sam
Rosiar, Hank Sivinski, George Mig.
ala, Josephine Cipiti, Dorothy Cut.
cher, Barbara Kodak, from Port
Clinton, Victoria Angeloni, Joe
Angeloni. Frank Angloni, Mike CT
vicola, Margaret Augloni, Cindy
Angeloni, all of Gibsonburg, Joe
Regesser of Toledo, Joe Bonepiedi,
Emil Dohnal, Bob Zenobe, of Cleve.
land, and Rudy Schrader of Oak
Harbor. Those not present but send
ing gifts were Mesdames Frank
Potts, Chris Buetler, Fred Yensen
Loretta Strickland, Dee Snider
Laurabelle Chaplain, Moretta
Hauck, Donald Held, jeanne Mel
son, Leo Mack, Leonard Mack,
Luther Peters, Pat and Millicent
Faretta, Jack Nought, Clarence
QuiSno, John Nicholson, Martin
Poloni, Mary Karshuk, Sue Zofko
Joe kuZma, Jack Lablow, Edward
Breyman, John Cebrus, Paul Ar
hutch, Bob Goedde, Frank Fer
raro, Harold. Dodge, Joe Bodnar
and Pat, Margaret Pulchalski, June
and Marguerite Peto, VIM. Hamanr
and Judy, Art Mefferd, Mike Evan
cyk, Anthony Jadwisiak, Sam RoS
lar, Jr. and Lillian Keap.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Civic Group At
Camp Miakonda

A delegation of Is Port Clinton
ties, representing the Chamber OF
Commerce, Rotary and Kiwanis
clubs, attended the Wednesday
night "open house" at Camp Mia
konda Wednesday and came home
with praises for a fine chuck wag-
on dinner, entertainment which in
cluded impressive pageant presen-
tation of the Scouting inception
and Indian lore, and a swimming
demonstration in the Scouts camps
pool, largest artificial swimming
area in the country.
Camp Director Weaver greeted
the group and John M. Clarehout
directed the program. Narrator
Troutwine was in charge of the
pageant presentation in the out
door ampitheater. Mr.. McClai2, di
rector of the Toledo Art Museum
accompanied the group on a tour
of the fine Scout camp. A gather
ing at a counselor's cabin after
wards gave the group an added in
sight in Camp activities. John Fritz
and his K. of C. troop were al
Camp Miakonda for the week.
Among local men attending were
Reed Hosler, Jim Riemenschneider
Jack Lay, Gaylord Engler, Lyle
Mayhem, Carl Heckler, Dalton De
Lore, D. D. Sims, DR.. Richard
Semon, John Morton, John Zetzer
George Schade and others. The
Wednesday night open house
visitations are part of Miakonda's
public relations program. For IS
consecutive Wednesday nights -
almost three year record = the
weather has cooperated by being
perfect for the outdoor entertain
ments.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Donna Hollinger Is Wed To Jack
Peters In Saturday Eve Ceremony

United in a beautiful ceremony
Saturday-evening were Donna Hol-
linger, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Hollinger, and Jack Peters,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth
Peters, both of Route 1. Rev Geo.
Reinke officiated at the nuptials
at 7:30 in st. Paul's Lutheran
Church of Danbury.
Miss Hollinger wore a beautiful
gown of imported white chantilly-
type lace over nylon net and white
satin when she walked to the altar
with her father to become the new
Mrs. Peters. The gown had tiny
rows of net over white satin to
form the train. A crown of seed
pearls held her finger tip veil of
illusion. She carried white Bible
with white orchid. The brides
gift from the groom was a three
strand choker and earrings.
Attendants were Nadine Gresh,
Marblehead, as maid of honor, and
Mary and Kate Wahlers, r. F. D.
2, as bridesmaids. Janet Peters, R.
F. D. 1, was the flower girl. The
gowns of the attendants were iden-
tical of blue crystalette with blue
nylon net over tulle fitted jackets.
They carried colonial bouquets of
yellow rose buds with white and
yellow carnations.
Serving his brother as best man
was Fred Peters of Toledo. Ush-
ers were Ted Hollinger, brother of
the bride and Paul Dubbert.
Beatrice Lenke and Myra Flick
niger sang 'The Lords Prayer"
and II Love You Truly" Sandra
HoIlinger, sister of the bride sang
BLESS This House" Lorna Eberly
was the organist. The church was
decorated in palms and white glad
iolas and the pews were tied with
large white bows of ribbon.
Mrs. Hollinger, mother of the
bride, wore powder blue dress
of French lace with white acces-
sories. Her corsage was of red
roses.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Port Clinton Clubwomen Play Active
Role In Lakeside Federation Meeting

Port Clinton clubs were well
represented al the 61st annual con
vention of Lakeside Federation of
Women'S Clubs last week, and
local club women played an i'm
portant part in success of the two
day meetings, attended by 238
delegates and members of the SO
affiliated clubs. Mrs. Harry +
Redman, Elmore, is outgoing presi-
dent and Mrs. Blanche Rofkar Of
Catawba was outgoing treasurer.
Mrs. B. V. Mitchell, Clyde Pro
gress Club, was elected new presi-
dent and Mrs. Phil Van Rensse-
laer, Oak Harbor Literary and So.
cial Club, became new vlce-pr2si-
dent. Other new officers are Mrs.
Russell Pratt, Attica, secretary;
Mrs. Everett Maxim. Huron, treas
urer; Mrs. Swift Dean, Sandnsky.
auditor, and Mrs. Arthur Huse,
Elyria, advisoor.
Mrs. William ]. Smith, Port Clin-
ton, was named vice-presidcnt of
tie Past Presidents Association.
Mrs. E. H. Ringler, Stony Creek,
is its president and Mrs. Emil Ian
defeld, Willard, secretary-treasur-
er. Mrs. d. ID. Sims presided at
the annual Past Presidents Dinner.
Speakers included Mary Quinn
of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co.
Mrs. Orlando Petrill of Cambridge,
international extension chairman
of the General Federation; DR..
Tcnnyson Guyer, Findlay; William
A. Calladine, Republic Steel Cor
poration; William O'Neill, Attorney
General of Ohio; Stanley Schroeder,
Pemberville florist; and Betty
RCadman, who was featured at
Wednesday nights session in Ora
matte Hour" Elmore Literary
Club was hostess group for the
annual luncheon and Cleveland
Sororsis had charge of the recep-
ton and tea.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
HOUSEWA ARMING

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hofacker
we're honored Sunday afternoon
with a shower of many beautiful
and useful gifts at house warm
ing party in the Erie Gardens Com
munity Hail. The party was given
by Mrs. Kenneth Hofacker and
Mrs. Arthur Summary. Attending
the party were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Kochensparger, Arvella, Joyce, and
Ronald, Mrs. Judston KochenSpar-
ger of Circleville, Ann Forster,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Hofacker,
Tom and Jack, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Balduf of Toledo, Mrs. Louis
st. Clair and daughter Sandra Of
Oak Harbor, Mrs. Mable Hofacker
of Oak Harbor, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hofacker of Oak Harbor, Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Mortus and sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mortus, Mrs.
Norman MortuS, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Mortus, Clarence Balduf and fam
lily, Peter Balduf and son David,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Summary
and the honored couple. Sending
gifts but unable to attend we're
Ester Ringle, Mr. and Mrs. Roland
Stucky and family, Mrs. Bessie
Huighlett and son, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Scharumbeder. The
couple will reside at 1872 West
Loop until they finish their new
kouse which is going to be built
on route 2, west of Port Clinton
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
STAG PARTY

A surprise Stag Party for Bob
Owen was held Thursday night,
July l4th in the apartment of Rob
ert Holiday. Refreshments and soft
drinks were served by the host
after which pinochle and cootie
were enjoyed. Justin Collins, FIRE.
mont won the pinochle prize and
Virgil Murphy was the winner in
the Cootie contest.
Those attending were Mr.. Owen
John Belsen, Virgil Murphy, Justin
Collins, Joe Kirk, David Finefrock
Robert Donahue, Eugene Ohm and
Mr.. Holiday.
Unable to attend but sending re
CARDS were Bill Demmerle and A
ONeil.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
APPLICATIONS FOR
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Jack E. Peters, 20, laborer, Dan
bury and Miss Donna R. Hollinger,
18, telephone operator, Danbury.
Rev. George Reinke to officiate.
Robert G. Owen, Jr., accounting
clerk Port Clinton and Mrs. Mary
Ellen King, teacher, Port Clinton.
Rev. Paul Reese to officiate.
Clarence G. Lucas, 20, laborer,
Marblehead and Miss Virginia l.
Laser, 10, clerk-typist, Port Clin-
ton. Rev. Palka to officiate.
Frederick C. Miller, laborer, FL
more and Miss Carol NJ. Heilman,
braider, Elmore, Rev. Charles Gro
min to officiate.
Joseph R. Westfall, material
counter, Port Clinton and Miss
Minnie Alean Havens, Port Clinton
Rev. James Martin to officiate.
Clyde w. Batter, 81, school
teacher, Belleville, Mich, and Miss
Marian K. Gruetter, 26, teacher
Curtice. Rev. Gerald Ferne to Of
ficiate.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22

Mrs. Peter wore for her sons
wedding dress of light green
lace with accessories of black and
silver. Her corSage was of yellow
roses.
A reception was held following
the wedding at Danbury Township
Hall with 200 guests. HOStesses
were Kathy Peters, Gretchen Wah-
lers, Judy Ross, and Dolores Hem
niger. The wedding cake was
book cake.
Both the bride and groom gradu-
ated from Lakeside high school.
She is now employed at the Nor
thern Ohio Telephone Co. Mr..
Peters is at the Celotex Corp.
The bride wore blue and white
nylon cotton frock with white ac-
ceSSories and a white orchid when
they left on honeymoon trip to
the Smoky Mountains. They will
reside at E. Third st.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Janis DEWITT And William II. Gyde
Wed In Oak Harbor Church Julv 9

Janis Eileen DEWITT, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland DEWITT, and
William H. clyde, son of Clayton
Gyde, all of Oak Harbor, were mar.
ried July 8 at 8 pm. by the Rev
Carl Bormuth in st. Paul's Evan
gelical and Reformed Church.
Attendants were Doris Dewitt
matron of honor; Ralph Clyde, best
man; Mrs. Marvin Tabbert of Gray.
town and Mrs. Ronald WindiSch
bridesmaids; Cathy Gyde, flower
girl; Melvin Whitman, Beryl Gyde
and Charles DEWITT, uSlsers; and
Eddy DEWITT, ring bearer.
The bride wore white nylon lace
over white satin, the floor length
skirt marked by fife tiers of pleated
nylon tulle. A crown of pearls held
a double nylon veil. She wore the
groom's gift of pearls and carried
white roses. Attendants wore bal
lerina gowns of crystalette and net
with matching headpieces. The
matron of honor was in pink, and
bridesmaids and flower girl in
blue. Their earrings and necklaces
were gifts of the bride and they
carried colonial bouquets of pink
and blue carnations.
The brides mother wore blue
with white accessories and pink
rose corsage. VocaliSts were Jeanne
and Sally Ann Witt. A reception
for 400 guests was held at Oak
Harbor armory. The new Mr.. and
Mrs. Gyde, both Oak Harbor grad
yates, will live at rural Oak Har
Dor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
TO BE WED

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Barnes, Bay
Township, are announcing the ap
preaching marriage of their daugh
ter Joeva to Roger Schlipf, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Schlipf of
Rocky Ridge. The wedding, which
will be just for the immediate fam
lily, will take place on August 6 at
7:30 pm. in the Evangelical United
Brethren Church with Rev. j. v.
Biglow officiating. The couple has
chosen Miss Wilhelmina Barnes,
sister of the future bride, to be
the maid of honor and Harold Rice,
friend of the groom, to be the
best man.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
AT CAMP

Clara Ann Wolf, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Wolf of 231
w. Third-st, was city girl turned
farmer last week at Camp Lady
glen-on-the Maumeei near Grand
Rapids. The weeks theme was a
farm project, and the rs girls be-
tween ages of five and 16 become
acquainted with all the different
animals on the camps 400 acres.
Ladyglen is operated by the Toledo
Ursullnes, and is on the site serv-
ing Nazareth Hall Military School
during the school year. Clara Ann
returned home Sunday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
FAREWELL DINNER

Franklin Heiserman, who leaves
his chief clerk position at the Ohio
Edison Co. here August l for his
new position at Sanduskys was
guest of honor at dinner given
Tuesday night at the Jai Lai by
office and sales associates.
Presenting him with a leather
briefcase along with hearty wishes
for success and happiness in the
new work were: Shirley Sharp, Ann
Rounds, Joan Zura, Janice Scott,
Gay Boyle, Shirley Smith, Ger
trude Babcock, Annabelle Kihlken,
Erie Dalmaine, and Ralph Corbin.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
GARDEN CLUB

The Home and Garden Club met
at the home of Mrs. Emery Gielow
Tuesday evening for a garden tour
The group visited the home OF
Mrs. Guy Lotridge on Catawba Is
land and the homes of Mrs. Lester
Kline, Mrs. Fred Swisher, and Mrs.
Glen Biglow on Sand Road. The
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Gaylord Engler. State rep
hesentative William Rofkar will be
the speaker.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
EAGLES AUXILIARY

Senior past president Catherine
Lauer and junior past president
Marcia Chaffin were presented
with certificates of achievement
from the. Grand Aerie, in recogni
tion of fine work, when F. o. E.
Ladies Auxiliary met last Thurs
day at Eagles Hall. Presentation
of gavel expressed appreciation
of the local members. Myra Fielder
was entertainment chairman aided
by Gertrude Grover and Eileen
Crosby. Next meeting is July "a.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
HAS LUNCHEON

Mrs. Andrew Lausten entertained
Mrs. Fred Elminger, Mrs. Edna
Christensen, Mrs. Alpha Neideck-
er, Mrs. Mae Loder, Mrs. AL Kalb,
Mrs. Walter Wagener and Mrs.
Harley Clusen at a luncheon at the
Lake House, Wednesday noon.
After lunch they went to the home
of Mrs. Lausten for cards.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
FAREWELL LUNCHEON

A farewell luncheon was given
for Cathy and Linda Hernandez by
Karen Sue Brown at her Walnut
Street home Tuesday noon. After
lunch the girls went to the beach
for an afternoon swim. Those pres
ent included Nancy and Bonnie
NiSsen, Joyce and Ruth ESbeshade
Pauletta Miller, guests of honor
Linda and Cathy Hernandez, and
the hostess Karen Sue Brown.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
Service Guild
Meets At Lakeside

More than 400 Wesleyan Service
Guild members of the Ohio and
Northeast Ohio Conferences of the
Methodist Church will open three
day conference here Friday, July
22nd.
The conference will close Sun
day morning with a worship serv-
ice led by Leona Mowry of Canton,
followed by an address by DR.. Haz-
zard.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
GOTH ANNIVERSARY

One of Ottawa county's longest
married couples, Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Reeder of Millbury, will cele-
brate their Goth wedding anniver-
sary on Sunday, July "a, at Genoa
Grange Hall. Open house will be
held there from 3 to S pm.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
OPEN HOUSE

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Riedmaier,
Ala Monroe ST., are holding an
open house for her mother and
step-father, Mr.. and Mrs. John I'M
mel of Topenish, Washington, on
Sunday afternoon and evening,
July oath. Friends are cordially in
vited to attend.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
BoWMEN

The Ottawa Bowman Archery
Club will hold their next business
meeting July FL at 300 in the
Erie Gardens Community Hall.
The first shoot will be at 1:3O on
July "a.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Auxiliary members Of Le-
gion Post 113 held a regular bust
ness meeting at the American Le-
gion Home, July IA. Mrs. Clara
Bottle presided over the meeting
due to the absence of the preSi-
dent, Mrs. George Kenden. Mrs
Hazel Boss, secretary at the dis
trict conference, gave a report on
the district conference at Oak Har.
bor. Refreshments were served
with the hostess committee being
Nell Perry, Kathy Witter, Pat Mi
lazzo, and Nadine Zibbel. The mex
meeting will be August IL.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
PLEDGE PARTY

Three pledges of Epsilon Eta
chapter, Sigma Alpha sorority,
Mrs. Loren Schiller, Mrs. Luther
Fillmore and Mrs. Donald Fought,
were honored at a recent party
at the Oak Harbor home of Mrs.
Donald Hem. Other sorority mem
bers present included Mesdames
Richard Fought, Jack Mulligan,
Eldon Leow, Lynn Sorg, Melvin
Thorbahn, Melvin Ittel, Kenneth
Travis, James Goldstein, Wendell
Sorg, and Dolores Heminger.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
BABY CHRISTENED

Peter Roberts Johnson, baby son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Johnson was
christened at Immaculate Concep-
ton Catholic Church Sunday, July
II. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gresh
we're sponsors.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22
HAS GUESTS

HAS GUESTS
Mrs. Howard Parman entertain.
ed at her home on E. Perry-st
Monday evening. A luncheon was
served at a beautiful table decor,
ated with candelabras and flowers.
Attending were Mrs. Marjorie
Semon, Mrs. Mildred Neidecker,
Mrs. Helen Miller, Mrs. Beulah
Klein, Mrs. Alpha Neidecker, Mrs.
Otto Stensen, Mrs. Roscoe Tonkin,
Mrs. C. ]. Miller, and Mrs. Edward
Springer.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-07-22

To keep tiny cracks from form
ing on inside of new earthenware
dishes, place them in a pan of cold
water. Bring the water to a slow
boil and let it simmer two minutes,
Evening star., 1955-02-23
Kansas Woman Again Wins
International Pancake Rdce'

! require the contestants to flip
a pancake into the air and catch
it in a skillet three times during
the race.
1--WE did it. we did i'll" Mrs.
Dick gasped after she crossed
the finish line so yards ahead
of Mrs. Nina Jordan. "We broke
the wrold's record and ! can
retire now"
Under the contest rules a con-
testant is not eligible for further
competition after winning three
races. Besides the two interna-
tional titles, Mrs. Dick won the
Liberal half of the race in 1858.
Mrs. Dick, wife of a disabled
war veteran, had on the same
shoes she wore in her two pre-
vious races. They were ripped
and the heel was almost off one,
but before the race Mrs. Dick
said:
II think they'll bring me luck. ="
An estimated 1000 persons
watched the Liberal race in clear
but 33-degree weather. Over in
Olney 1000 townspeople lined
the course which was wet from
a thaWing overnight snowfall.
Evening star., 1955-02-23
Montgomery Cracks Down
On New One Way Streets

A rash of trafic tickets were
handed out by Montgomery
County police at Valleywood
drive and Henderson avenue in
Wheaton yesterday for violations
Of newly installed one-way street
signs.
The signs were put up about
two weeks ago making each side
Of Valleywood drive and Hender-
son avenue one way, A stream
runs down the center.
Many motorists. however, have
persisted in using Henderson
avenue. from Claridge road TO
Valleywood drive, the wrong way
instead Of going by way Of Med
way to Valleywood. Last Sum-
day, a number Of wrong-way
drivers were halted and given
warnings. Yesterday the tickets
were real.
Police said they had received
numerous complaints about cars
ignoring the directional signs.
The street there is only wide
enough for two cars and parking
is allowed. thus causing cars to
back up when one comes the
other way, police pointed out.
Evening star., 1955-02-23
Fur Union Votes Merger
With AFL Meafcufiers
By the Associoted Pres,

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The
International Fur and Leather
Workers Union, expelled from
the CIO five years ago on charges
of Communist domination. has
become part of the AFL.
The shift was accomplished
yesterday when the union re-
ported its $4,000 members had
voted to merge with the AFL
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen Union.
The merger was voted despite
a warning from the AF'L Execu-
tive Council saying the meat
cutters faced expulsion from the
AFL if they Joined forces with
the fur and leather workers.
Evening star., 1955-02-23
Ten Leaders Named
To Study Future Of
| Freedmen S Hospital

Appointment of a 10-member
Freedmen's Hospital Study Com
mission was announced today by
Secretary of Health Oyeta Cup
Hobby.
Authorized by the 83d Con-
gress, the study will consider the
future role of Freedmen's as a
medical training and research
center. as a teaching hospital for
Howard University's College of
Medicine, and as a service to the
Washington community. The
commission also will study the
kind of organizational relation
ships and financial support the
hospitals role warrants.
It's report of findings and
recommendations will be sub
mitted to Secretary Hobby in
about 80 days. The first execu-
tive meeting will be held to-
morrow.
The commission members were
selected, and will serve, as in
dividuals and not as representa-
tives of their organizations or
firms. They are:
Clyde H. Hendrix of Wood
lawn, Iowa. retired businessman
and chairman of the Iowa De-
ve,opment Commission, who will
serve as chairman of the COM
mission; Benson Ford, vice presi-
dent, Ford Motor Co.: Mrs. Isa-
belle j. Jones, former deputy
secretary, Department of We'll
fare.
Also DR.. John w. Lawlah,
Washington physician; Benja-
min M. McKelway. editor of The
Star: Mrs. r. Louise McManus,
director. division of nursing edu-
cation, Teachers College, Colum-
bia University; DR.. Peter Murray,
president, New York County
Medical Society; G. Howland
Shaw, retired Foreign Service Of
ficer and former chairman Of
the National Conference on Pre-
vention and Control of Juvenile
Delinquency.
Also DR.. Garnet c. Wilkinson,