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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Best Man Of so
Years Ago Host
Golden Wedding

Fifty years of welded life will be
observed Saturday, December 22nd
by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cook, 1922
East 135th st. The family and a
few friends will be entertained at
the home of Mr.. Cooks brother,
the Walter Cooks, at their home,
9512 HiIgret DIR. S. E. A buffet
supper will be served. Walter was
Arthur's best man at the wedding
fifty years ago.
Mr.. Cook, up until his retirement
in 1851, had spent 36 years as a
conductor with the old Cleveland
Transportation Co. and the Cleve-
land Transit System. To his pas
sengers along St. Clair ave-, the
run he had all these years, he was
known as The Singing Motor
man." always singing always IN
good humor. Art Cook was also
interested in bowling and umpiring
sandlot games. He still enjoys
baseball.
The Cooks have resided in East
Cleveland for the past six years.
Up until within recent years, they
attended Calvary Evangelical
Church.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Residential YuIe
Lighting Contest
In Forest Hill

Growing in interest and beauty
year by year is the out door
lighting of the residences in the
Forest Hill sector. Displays already
completed indicate that this years
decorations will be both unusual
and we'll worth visit as the family
sets out for an evening Of enjoy
ment viewing Christmas displays
here and there. Forest Hill is ad-
jacent to Eela Park where the
display this year is unusually spec
tacular and beautiful.
The Forest Hill Home Owners,
Inc. is sponsoring a residential
Christmas Lighting Contest again
this year.
Judging for the contest takes
place on Wednesday, December
26th and the winners will receive
valuable prizes. In addition, the
first place winner will be entered
in the General Electric's national
contest for a prize Of $4,000. Judg-
ing, by leaders in this field, will be
based on artistic and community
interest.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

For the third successive year, the
Superior-Rozelle Property Owners
Civic Association has elected j.
Durant Mix to be their president.
Mr.. Mix was largely responsible
for the organization Of the prop
erty owners in the Superior -Rozelle
district, and during it's three years
it has served well it's community.
Other officers elected for the
coming year are: Vice President,
Andrew Melbourne; Secretary, Mrs.
Louise Rusnak; Treasurer, Mrs.
lola Christopher; Registrar, julius
Stern.
The group meets in Rozelle
School once a month.
Mr.. Mix is the vice president of
the East Cleveland Community
Council and chairman's its re-
activated Juvenile Welfare Com
mittee. He is also the vice presi-
dent-elect Of the East Cleveland
Exchange Club and has just been
elected to corresponding secretary
of the East Cleveland Business
Association.
In private business Mr.. Mix is
a certified public accountant.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Nine From East
Cleveland Are
Honored By GIN

Nine residents Of East Cleveland
were among a group of SO VINO
were guests Of honor Monday night
when the Fisher Body Cleveland
Division of General Motors held it's
annual Service Recognition Award
Dinner at the Carter Hotel.
The honored guest became of
ficial members Of the General
Motors select Master Craftsmen,
the designation for employees who
complete 25 years of service with
the company. The SO Master
Craftsmen bring TO a total Of 1868
in this select group at the Fisher
Body Colt plant. This is more than
any other plant in the Fisher Body
Division. More than 1000 are still
on the Fisher Body payroll.
Presenting watches to the Mas
ter Craftsmen was G. ]. Jack"
Bates, Plant Manager, Fisher
Body. Toastmaster for the even
ing was Amel B. Kelley, Plant Dir
ector, Industrial Relations. Music
and entertainment was proided by
Clint Noble.
East Clevelanders joining the
Master Craftsmen Group Monday
included: Steve Bosway, 1863 El-
berson ave; John H. Brandt, 124S
East 133rd ST.; Guido Frances, 1925
Alvason rd.; Walter S. Hart, 1884
Fourth ave; Austin Kilkenny
1913 Euclid ave; Eddie B. Owen
1868 Hover ave-: and Amedo Zu-
ehegna, 1927 HartShorn rd.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
A Confofo On
Chrisfmos Eve

For the Christmas Sunday serv-
ices, there will be two morning
worship and sermon hours at 900
and 11:00 o'clock. Sunday school
for beginners and nursery is at
the same hour and junior church
convenes at 11:00 noon.
The Christmas Eve service De-
cember Oath at HOO p. m. is the
traditional Service Of Carols and
the spoken word. It will be fea-
tured by the Cathedral Choir
(adult) in three Polish carols and
the short cantata, when the
Christ Child Came" by the dis
tinguished Ohio composer, Joseph
Clokey. There will be solos by
the choir soloists announces DR..
James H. Sivard the minister. Mr..
Reynold Ellis is the organist and
choir director.
(Pleass Turn to Page 81
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Audrey Haekenburg
Hioh Il President

Newly elected officers Of High
Twelve of East Cleveland were
chosen at the Thursday, December
9Th meeting as follows:
President, Aubrey Hackenburg;
First Vice President, Frank Gep-
fert; Second Vice President. Leon
P. Disinger; Secretary-Treasurer,
Ray Cambell: Sergeant-At-A Arms,
Fred Henderson.
Elected to the Board of Cover
nors for two-year terms were
William Heineman and Charles
Melbourne. Continuing Board MEM
bers are: One Year, James Lewis
and Floyd Seibert; Two Years,
Harry Martin and Robert Scott.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
School Holiday
Starts Friday

Public schools will close at 2:30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the
Christmas holidays, resum n e
classes at the usual morning hour
on Monday, January 7th.
This week has been Christmas
week, with programs of all kinds,
and classrooms and Railways decor
ated in the spirit Of the season.
This morning Shaw High School
had its Christmas Assembly, and
this evening Shaw PTA it attend
ing the Shaw Music Departments
Christmas program in the auditor
ium, instead of having its own De-
cember meeting. This program is
open to the public.
Pupils of all ages have been
busily engaged in sharing and Civ
ing during these pre-Christmas
days, and enter their own Christ
mas observations with gladdened
hearts, having shared.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Churches Herald Birth OfBube
In Pageant Sermon Song

kindergarten department. Next,
the primary department will pre-
sent the Christian Missions, show
ing the entire missionary move
ment is due to Christ's concern
for others. The junior department
will interpret the healing effects
of Christ's influence through the
doctor and nurse, "inasmuch as
We have done it unto one of the
least of these ye have done it un-
to me-" The youth department will
present a tableau of the Christ
mas story.
The climax will present 4 typi-
cal Windermere family depicting
Christ's influence on the family
life of Christians. The Youth
Choir under the direction of Mrs.
Grace Davidson will furnish back
ground music.
The public is invited TO attend.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Sunday Recital To
Reflect The Season

Edwin Arthur Kraft will give
the third and last of his series of
organ recitals in Trinity Cathe
dral, Euclid ave. and East 22nd
ST.. Sunday afternoon, December
23rd at o'clock.
The program will consist of
Christmas music and Carols sung
by the choir.
The public is cordially invited.
The recital is free to the public.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Eost Cleveland
Congregational

At East Cleveland Congrega-
tional Church, Euclid at Page
aves., on Sunday, December 23rd,
Rev. Earl C. Hochwald will con-
clude his present series, "Por-
traits of our Lord" entitled "In
The Manger." The Youth Choir
will join with the Senior Choir to
sing "Away In A Manger" by
Orvis Ross and christmas Day"
by Hoist.
Christmas Eve at IL p. m. the
traditional Candlelight C,Sol Serv-
ice will be held. This is one Of the
most beautiful services of the
entire year and everyone is well
come. The Choir will sing: "The
Three Kings" by william, away
In A Manger" by Ross, Little
Jesu of Braga" by Gaul and 90
seph Came Seeking a Resting
place" by Willoughby. Mr.. Hoch-
wald's Christmas Eve Meditation
will be entitled "We Have Seen
His Star"
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

Children's Christmas Vespers
will be observed in Faith Lutheran
Church, Hayden ave. and Glenside
rd., Sunday, December 23rd, at
1850 p. m. The service will begin
with a prelude, "Jesu, Meme
Freude," by J. S. Bach and played
by Miss Barbara Denison. The ad-
dress will be delivered by the
pastor, The Rev. Armin c. Drae-
CERT, and the entire program will
be sung or recited by the children
of the Sunday School. During the
course Of the program, gifts will
be presented to the Christ Child
on His birthday.
Immediately following the serv-
ice, gifts and mementos Of Christ
mas will be distributed to the
children.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Christmas Eve At
St. James Lutheran

The traditional Carol service
will be held at st. James Lutheran
Church, Hayden ave., on Christ
mas Eve at 11:00 p. m. The
Christmas message will be given
by the pastor, Rev. Robert Bark
ley. Beautiful, inspiring music to
be presented, is as follows: in
strumental prelude, "HandePs So
nata in A Major" viola, Julie
Beaumier and organ, Helen Rich
ards. Miss Julie Beaumier, So
prano soloist will sing the Call to
Worship Birthday" (Rowley) and
"Arise Shine (MacDermid). The
combined Adult and Youth Choirs,
in the Highest" from "The Mes
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
What Chrisfmos
Means To Me

This will be a dramatic inter-
probation Of the influence of the
coming of Christ, presented by
the Windermere Methodist Church
School under the direction of Mrs.
Werner Kayem and her committee.
Sunday, December 23rd during the
Sunday School hour at $3.50 in
Fellowship Hall.
First will be the little child's
concept of Christmas featuring the
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Sixth United
Presbyterian

The Rev. E. G. Forester, pas
tor, announces special choir selec-
tions and a pulpit message at the
Christmas Sunday morning 10:45
a. m. worship in Sixth United
Presbyterian Church, Hayden at
Castalia aves. The theme woven
into music and message is that of
Jesus coming, and JOY to the
world.
On Christmas Eve from IL to
IL midnight there will be candle
light song and message service.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
L H | 8
N
I H A [
In East CIeveiond

Looking for a gift Of genuine
value to growing boy? What
better gift than a YMCA member
ship. For full particulars call the
YMCA at Gil. 1-S425.
Christmas has arrived in East
Cleveland. The city's Christmas
tree, tall, slender, robed in many
colored lights, is in its accustomed
place in front of City Hall. Take
lingering look at this traditional
tree against the familiar and
honey facade of your City Hall,
nv fellow East Clevelanders. BY
another Christmas it will have
vanished in the face of progress
since blue prints now await but
the contractors to erase it, to give
place for a new wing to occupy
most of the lawn. You camera
fans, here is a shot you'll cherish.
The East Cleveland Safety
Council wishes everyone a merry
Christmas and suggests one way
to have it is to "play safe every
minute"
Speaking Of tradition, the greet
ing on Shaw High School is an
other familiar Christmas message
without which the season here
would seem incomplete.
y
Now for light snowfall Christ
mas morning, Mr.. Weather Man.
That would be the ideal Christmas
gift. Santa must have snow for
his sleigh.
Americans all, our hearts should
be overflowing with gratitude this
Christmas. Here we are, enjoying
the benefits of freedom for
which our forefathers fought even
as the indomitable Hungarians are
today fighting for their freedom.
And as true Americans, we must
never accept lightly all that this
freedom means, for genuine free
dom carries responsibilities as
we'll as privileges. Let us never
forget that.
One little girl in trying so hard
N he good. won two gold stars on
her conduct chart the same day.
They won't near equal the stars
in her eyes come Christmas morn
ing.
Safety Patrol members are hap
py. With the compliments Of the
Windermere and Shaw-Hayden
Theatre management and the East
Cleveland Police Safety Division.
each member of the city's school
safety patrol is receiving a thea
ire pass as a Christmas gift.
Your reporter acknowledges
with pleasure the receipt Of an
other ". H. Kirk Junior High
School calendar. Year after year
these lovely calendars come from
the students in the schools splen-
did printery. Always they carry
a different view Of this beautiful
school building. This year it is
closeup, along the front level
view. starting with the center
front entrance, looking westward.
Congratulations on another good
niece of work. and thanks for re-
n1embering your reporter once
again.
II you didn't happen to get a
look at the traffic officer on duty
at the Lee-Euclid intersection
during the "on to Nela" Jam Sun
day. it was none other than Chief
Of Police "Buck" Weaver himself.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Named To Executive
Director Canton Y

Former East Clevelander Viii
liam 7. Cumler has been transferred
from Chicago to the Canton, Ohio
YMCA district, where he is serving
as Executive Director Of Central
Boys Branch in Canton.
Today the Cumlers are moving
into their recently purchased new
home in Canton, Mrs. Cumler and
their three daughters having been
with his parents, the W. V. Cum
lers of Reyburn rd. since Thanks
giving.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Awarded Pin

Mrs. Frances j. Wilson, 1851
Hayden ave., recently was award
ed the 10-year service pin by The
East Ohio Gas Company.
Chief switchboard operator in
the Cleveland Commercial Depart
ment of the company, Mrs. Will
son Joined East Ohio in Decem-
Der, 1S46.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

an organisations of this commun-
ity.
To show their deep appreciation
to Mr.. Ricks, a number Of veter-
ans surprised him at his Record
Radio shop Saturday afternoon
where, acting as their representa-
tie, DR.. Howard NJ. Wells presented
Mr.. Kicks with a lovely gift, a
ring.
Cappy was too surprised for
words, but his veteran friends did
not expect a speech, Csppy gives
his talks" in service.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

In behalf of members of East
Cleveland, Post 163 American Le-
geion and East Cleveland Post 1900
Veterans of Foreign Wars, DR..
Howard NJ. Wells of First Presby-
terian Church presents a ring to
Cappy Ricks.
Year after year, and year after
year, Cappy Kicks has contributed
his loud speaker truck and given
graciously of his time to add to
the success of the Memorial Day
programs sponsored by the veter-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
peace ON earth to men of good will''

Once again. in strife torn world, the message of Christ
mas comes with hope On Christmas Eve and on Christmas
Day. will be retod service after service the story of the
birth of babe who to be the light of the world
Services East Cleveland churches will be varied and
at different hours but they will have the theme Men
will Join the wsemen and the shepherds and the angels OF DID,
in singing praises and falling at the feet of the child
These services announced.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

under the direction Of Mildred
Hobzek, will sing GLORY to God
siah." The Women's Ensemble
will sing Shepherds Awake"
(Hallstrom). The Junior Choir
will present angels Over the
Fields were Flying, an old French
Carol and "The Christ Child !"
o. Tatton).
Friends are cordially invited.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
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That all our staff may have a
happier holiday, none will be
working on Monday, December
24th or Monday, December 3lst.
This means that copy must be in
by Saturday preceding the next
two publication days. Photos on
Friday.
Your cooperation in getting
your copy IN early will be sppreci-
Ated.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

Happy to be home for the hoii-
days is Miss Patricia Sturgis, a
Freshman at Colby College, Water
vile, Me. Pat is with her grand
mother, Mrs. Leota Caine, 1868
Stanwood I'd.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20
Resiiqns Post

Robert Cavell who was appointed
to the East Cleveland Police De-
partment on May 1st, 1856, has
resigned to accept a position with
Fisher Body.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-12-20

Looking for a gift Of genuine
value to a growing boy? What
better gift than a YMCA member
ship. For full particulars call the
YMCA at Gil. 1-S425.
, 1956-07-27

but many an Insignificant step (r seemingly so)
an accumulation Of which might serve his purpose better
than anything else.
MOST PEOPLE ARE hopeful that this administration
will make good. It is entirely possible. In fact, it is highly
probable, especially Judging from the fact that the ingredient
of cooperation is still in the Governors favor,
, 1956-07-27
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Editorial
To- QUITE The SAME

#~
H PITTSBURGH COURIER has already said that
Governor Gordon is following fast on the heels OF his prede-
cessor. Archie Alexander. Such a categorization is unfriendly,
to say nothing Of mkfnd, to Governor Gordon, and a word
should be said by way Of Qualification from this side OF the
world.
AN ATTEMPT TO clear the air, at least for the record,
NAV not even be seen or read by the Governor, much less to
win his appreciation. But since appreciation is never a factor
in attempting to render service, this fact is immaterial
GOVERNOR GORDON and his administration are not
to be compared with the previous administration. Former
Governor Alexander set out on a crusade to reform everything
in sight in terms of domination, using straw boots tactics, IN
Gliding unsavory language if he thought that necessary. The
human element was completely lacking. We'll, the story OF
his success is well known.
BUT GOVERNOR Gordon seems to be a different type
Of man, with different detectives, and most important OF all,
different methods. He started out well indeed, recognizing
the needs Of the people and their right to exercise their de-
mocratic rights. Yet, as Of this writing, signs are beginning to
show that all may not be well
THIS is JUST the beginning the beginning for both
the constructive and the negative. The Governor has an ex-
ceIent opportunity to make of his office the success we feel
sure he would like to make. The Senate and our people have
still the opportunity to chart a course which will insure the
accomplishment Of our objectyes within the framework Of
true democracy.
GOVERNOR GORDON, it is said, is much concerned
over the fact that his program is not going q he would ike;
that there are road blocks in the way, and that the pace at
which things are moving is much too slow. While all Of that
may be true, nevertheless the potential for good work is
there. II may now become the duty Of the Governor to recast
his thinking in terms Of people rather than Of things
PERHAPS TOO, the solution may not be in ~grandiOse
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-06-08
MICHAEL a. ONTkO

Michael Andrew Ontko, 72, re-
tired machinist, died Unexpectedly
Sunday at his home, 2124 Harbor
Road. His body was at the Gerner
and Wolf Funeral Home where
services were conducted at 10
Thursday by the Rev. Fr Karl
Brand, with burial in RivervieW
cemetery.
Born in Austria in 1883, Mr..
Ontko is survived by his wife
Anna; daughters, Mrs. Joseph Zura
of Put-in-Bay and Mrs. Paul Lang
holz of Oak Harbor and Mrs Lee
Miller of Baltimore; six sons, Law
renee of Lakeside, Arthur of Port
Clinton, Michael of Oak Harbor,
Bernard of Catawba Cliffs, Nor
man and Steve at home. Rosary
was recited at the funeral home
Wednesday night.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-06-08
|GOOd Morning
| Judge
(AII fines plus costs)

tAli tines plus costs) :.
No Registration: Jack Blount,
SIS; Charles Flack, SIS; Jack
Goren, SIS.
Reckless Operation: John Mad
den, $25; Ralph Knodel, Jr., $40;
Ronald Rollins, $25; Alfred Thomp-
son, $35; George Constantine, $25;
Donald Meyer, $35; Pincus Vein
stein, $35 bond; Anna Marie
Meachem, SIS; Jack CLANCY, $25.
Overload; Jack Blount, $40; Ell
bert Stacy, $48; Adelbert Smith,
$25.
No Safety Equipment: Herbert
Arnold, SIS.
No Safety Chains: Jose Villalon,
SIS.
Speed: Joseph Molnar, SIS; John
Seaver, $35; Robert Ellithorpe, $40.
Passing Without Assured Clear
Distance: Herbert Alban, So.
No Fishing License: Warren
Blake, SIS; Helen Taylor, SIS; Oar
lene Kane, SIS; Damps Alsip, SIS;
Hider Miles, SIS; Richard Robbins,
SIS.
No Brakes: William Austin, $35,
$40 suspended on condition of no
similar offense within three years.
No license: Earle Thomas, SIS;
John Traub, $5; Charles Camper,
$15; Salvador Glade, SIS, $14 sus-
pended; John w. Smith, SIS, $40
suspended on condition of no SINH
lar offense in one year.
Over Yellow Line: Harry John
son, $5.
Malicious Destruction of Prop
erty: Galen Wadsworth, $50, $25
suspended on condition SIS be paid
to City of Port Clinton.
Drunk and Disorderly: Eugene
SnaveIy, $25; Joseph STOPPER, $25.
Assault and Battery: John Hens
ley, 80 days in Jail, suspended on
condition of good behavior for one
year.
Disturbing the peace: Galen
WadSworth, case dismissed.
Taking WheelbarroW: Bert Mack
ey, $25 and costs, 80 days in coun-
ty jail suspended on condition he
pay $50 damage and return wheel
barrow.
Hlt-Skip Accident: John Smith,
Jr., Sl00, 20 days in county Jail, Is
days suspended providing he make
restitution within Is days, license
suspended one year; also sentenced
to 10 days in county jail and costs
Tor having no operators license.
EXTRA MONEY THpn nlIp
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-06-08
JOHN p. JOHANSEN

A lingering illness terminated
June 2 in the death of John P.
Johansen, rs, 80 Walnut ST., at
Magruder hospital. Funeral serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev.
John Braun Tuesday from the Nei-
decker Eberle LeVeck mortuary
at 2 o'clock and burial was made
in Lakeview cemetery. Single, Mr..
Johansen is survived by two sis
ters, Mrs. Josephine Traflet and
Mrs. Anna Camel, Port Clinton. He
was born Dec. 7, 1880, the son OF
August d. and Elisa Jacobsen Jo
hansen.