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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

Around February of each
year for the past IA years, Mr.
Scharschmidt has sent a letter
from his Sarasota, Fla, home
10 the city of East Cleveland
requesting a position in the en-
gineering department and each
year the city has been glad to
accept him.
Assistant City Engineer
Walter Webb to whom Mr..
Scharschmidt sends his reports,
says that his reports on engi-
neering processes and progress
are so accurate that years later
the city has only to look at a
past report filed by him to dis
cover exactly what condition
existed at a given site. He also
draws attention to the fine pen
manship and organization of the
reports.
Born in Ryarsch near Maid
stone in Kent County, Eng
land. Sept. 18th. 1874, Mr..
Scharschmidt was educated
in Kings College of Oxford
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Births

Michael David Joined the
Philip Rice household, 1911 Van
Buren, rd., July 10th.
Getting a lot of attention at
the Robert Hastings homestead,
1897 Rosalind ave-, is Robert
Duane, jr., who was born July
18th.
Kathleen Riddolls, was the
name chosen by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hector Morales of 1866 Nela-
wood rd., for their daughter
born July 10th.
Singing lullabies are Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Gallagher who
can be found serenading Thomas
Patrick (born July 19th) at
14400 Strathmore ave.
Gregory Scott is the newest
addition to the William Hubbell
jr., family of 1904 Claiborne
ave. He was born July 10Th.
Winning smiles at the Duane
Smouse house, 1906 Milan ave-,
is Anita Marie who was born
July Oath.
Pamela Ann was the bundle
Of JOY delivered to the Adam
Wajdas of 1873 Hayden ave-,
July oath.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

tutions and training programs
so essential to that country's
future development. By the end
of June, approximately 78O
American technicians were at
work throughout the whole of
Africa, a number expected to
increase to about 1000 in the
coming year. These efforts are
supplemented by the United
Nations, which, following line
of action similar to ours, main
tains upwards of 600 technical
experts in Africa and provides
fellowships for study abroad to
well over 400 persons.
Need Education
Education, of course, forms
perhaps the most pressing need
for these emerging nations, and
we can be helpful through such
ways as technical guidance, di-
rect assistance to African edu-
cational institutions, and stu
dent exchange. In the Mutual
Security Program for 1861, the
Congress has included a sum of
500 million for a Special Pro-
gram for Tropical Africa. This
sum is planned for use in as
sisting African leaders with
basic educational planning and
program development, teacher
training, language training, vo-
cational and agricultural train
ing programs, and related field.
It is designed to provide assis-
tance at critical points where
basic improvements in educa-
ton methods and systems is es-
sential, and will be used to sup
plement the existing Technical
Cooperation program.
Student exchange forms an
important part in our accelera-
ted programs, and is reflected
in the growing number of Afri-
can students studying in Ameri-
can universities - 1,190 in 1859.
At the diplomatic level the Uni
ted States has rapidly expanded
it's representation facilities. and
currently maintains Is central
U.S.I.A. posts in Africa.
Certainly Africa's surge to-
ward independence provides us
with both challenge and oppor-
tunity. BY virtue of our own
parallel history, the United
States is uniquely equipped to
understand African problems
and aspirations, and to lend
necessary moral support. Our
positive response to her needs
may well determine the future
course of this strategic Con-
tinent of 200 million.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

The pace Of change may be
measured by the fact that it
took nearly 5000 years to bring
about the creation of the first
nine Independent African states,
but only II days to establish the
next nine This rapid emergence
of Africa into freedom chal-
lenges us to form viable rela-
tionships with the new nations,
relationships which will make
democracy meaningful and fit
ted to the unique features of
the African situation.
In my responsibility as a
member Of the Subcommittee on
Africa of the Foreign Affairs
Committee, | am brought into
contact continually with the
aspirations and the needs of her
peoples. Disease is common, ILL
teracy is widespread, and pro-
verify is pervasive. Every kind
of assistance-educational, tech
nical, medical, economics ur-
gently needed if sound economic
and political development is to
be achieved. AS more and more
African states become indepen-
dent, they will look increasingly
toward the United States and
the United Nations in solving
the prodigious problems which
confront them. Just how can we
be of assistance?
Trained Personnel
One of the more acute require
ments in many parts of Africa
is that of trained administra-
tive and technical personnel,
with civil services staffed until
recently largely by European
administrators and technicans.
understandably, new govern
ments wish to staff their agen-
cies with indigenous personnel
as rapidly as possible, a task
complicated by the failure to
anticipate the rapidity of
change on the Continent. Thus,
a considerable part of the Uni
ted States Technical Coopera-
tion programs in Africa have
been directed toward meeting
the requirements of technical
and managerial skills.
In Ethiopia, Of example, the
program has helped establish a
broad base of educational insti-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

tion, are also good idea. Since
some burglars are expert climb
ers, use them on second floor
windows, too.
Be sure to leave two or three
lights "on" in the house during
evening hours. Timers that
automatically turn lamps on and
off every day, are available for
only few dollars and are
Especially useful when a family
is away on vacation. Lights 60
ing on and off every evening
create a 'lived-in" appearance
in the home and tend to con-
fuse and discourage a would-be
burglar.
Be sure to stop all deliveries
when leaving for vacation. 1t
lis better to call the dairy rather
than leave a note for the
milkman. Burglars can read,
too. Have the post office hold
your mail. 1t is also a good plan
to have a neighbor pick up any
circulars or handbills that might
be left on your porch while you
are gone.
People must take some of
the responsibility for prevent
ing burglary themselves. By
following these simple steps.
the possibility of a crime is
lessened.
Apprehending the criminal is
the job of your police depart
ment. But, Chief Weaver re-
minds the war against burglary
can effectively be carried out
only with the homeowners full
cooperation. Please do your part.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

University. After his gradua-
ton as a civil engineer he
worked with his father in
public works for a year and
then went on to build rail-
roads in Central America. He
was the first white man that
natives had seen in the inte-
riOr of some of the countries
where he built railroads.
He began his railroad build
ing in Jamaica and was later
employed by the United Fruit
Co., to construct railroads in
Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Re-
peated malaria attacks forced
Mr.. Scharschmidt to return to
the North. In 1909 he began
working for the New York
Central railroad and continued
to work for that railroad until
1916 when he retired. He served
it both in Chiago and
Cleveland.
While with NYC, Mr.. Schar-
schmidt helped engineer the
Cleveland belt line that kept
the freight trains on the out
skirts of the city and off the
same tracks that the passenger
rains used. Most of his rail
road work was done in an office
where he had to figure the load
limit length of railroad track
could hold. He's most happy
with his job in East Cleveland
because it gives him an oppor-
tunity to be outside while
working.
His summer work entails
inspecting of street surfaces
and observing work that the
contractors are doing to be
sure that they are meeting
the city's requirements. One
of the projects that he is do
ing now is supervising the
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Service News

William Lee Helmer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Tiffany of 935
Greyton rd., Cleveland Hts,
will leave for San Diego Naval
Training Station to begin his
Naval career.
Helmer placed himself on a
strict diet when informed that
he would not be enlisted unless
he lost 63 pounds, at one time
during his diet, he states he ate
one cookie and the next NOR
ming found he had gained 11a
pounds.
A graduate Of Shaw High
School, Helmer attained an al
most perfect score on his men
tai exam and is enlisting under
the new Navy Polaris Field in
Electronics. After nine weeks
at Boot Camp" the new Navy
mar will return home for two
weeks leave before heading for
his Navy Training School.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Social Security
Anniversary

This year of 1860 marks the
Silver Anniversary of Social
Security. On August 14th, the
Social Security Act will be ex-
actly 25 years old.
In the relatively short span
of 25 years, social security has
become firmly established in
our American way of life. Nine
out of ten workers and their
families can look to the social
security program for basic pro-
lection against loss of income
caused by old-age, death or dis
ability.
In recognition of the Silver
Anniversary the Social Security
Administration has just released
a new publication entitled $50
cial Security Serving America
for 25 years 1935-1960." Facts
are given about the develop
ment of the social security pro-
gram and how it is serving the
needs of the American workers
and their families. This publ
cation can be obtained free of
charge. Just address a post card
or letter to Social Security,
10613 Euclid Avenue, Cleve-
land 6, Ohio, and ask for the
anniversary booklet.
Because social security plays
such an important role in your
life, you should make a special
effort to find out just what pro-
lection is afforded you and your
family under the program. Don't
put off learning more about
social security until the next
social security anniversary rolls
around, do it now!
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
II Steeds
Bring In
ID Riders

Dashing steeds are pulling
the chariots of the members of
the East Cleveland Public Lii
brary's Ben Hur Reading Club
in the winners circle. The
horses are books, and IL are
needed to complete the race.
This week IA more charioteers
have won their laurels. They are:
Diane Arthur, 1864 Cleviden;
Ronald Carnavale, 1892 Strath-
more; Larry Hahn 1776 Eddy;
Kathy Hudak 657 East 131st;
Darlene Lena, 1869 East 141st;
Molly McNeill 1924 Glynn and
Mike Milroy, 1860 Rosalind.
Gretchen Noetzel, 1872 Tay-
lor; Mary Quinlan, IT'S Noble;
Teresa Quinn $50 Selwyn; War
rem Raybon 1875 Allendale;
Michael Trimm 1851 Fay; and
Kathy Wilson 1871 Charles.
The younger readers have
been active too, filling up their
bookmarks with 81 titles. Seven
more have started on second
bookmark this week. They are:
Patricia Cooper, 800 Helmsdale:
Kathy Poore, 1880 Hayden; Mike
Sellge 928 Dresden; Sandra
Shenk 1858 East 133rd; Erwin
Shrader, 2042 Brunswick; Ver-
onica Vitale 1881 Shaw; and
Sharon Wolf, 895 Selwyn.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Rocewoy Offers
Busy Weekend

The lure Of a fast, "flat
track" continued to attract Ohio
and Pennsylvania stock car
drivers to Painesville Speedway
where the mid-season compet-
ition grows tighter with new
entries and more experienced
wheelsmen on the quarter-mile
oval.
Track officials scheduled a
three-day weekend Of racing
to accommodate late model con-
vertible and hard top drivers.
On Friday evening late model
convertibles will compete with
a 25-lap feature topping the
program. A similar program
for hard tops will be held Sat-
urday. The convertibles return
Sunday evening to wind up the
weekend of wheeling. A powder
puff event is scheduled for Sat-
urday evening as an added at
traction.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
St. Joseph Hos
Alumni Dance

st. Joseph High School Alum
nj Third Annual Summer dance
celebrating the schools Tenth
Anniversary, will be Saturday,
Aug. 9th, at $3.50 p. m. in st.
Joseph's auditorium, East 185th
st.
Music will be furnished by
Norm Novak and his Dayton
ians."
For more information call
Mike Ribar, president, EV.
2-7997 or the school, Nv. 1-8414.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Flower Workshop

A workshop for flower ar
ranging will be held at the
home of Mrs. Albert D. Rice,
2271 Lee blvd, Aug. 9th at
noon.
Members of the Northeast
Garden Club will hear Mrs. T.W.
Wilder speak at the home their
president, Mrs. Rice. A box
lunch is slated for the occasion.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
work being done on StanwOOd
Creek Culvert.

,iNNh
Always an active man, Mr..
Scharschmidt has been a stamp
collector since he was a child,
a member of the Masons for 81
years (he was national presi-
dent of the National League of
Masonic Clubs in 1856, he has
organized several clubs for re-
tired railroad personnel in
Florida and does all his own
gardening.
Mrs. Aurelia Scharschmidt
is very active in music clubs and
this year won a prize for the
year book she puts out for one
Of the clubs.
Tt Scharschmidts are
staying with their son Lewis,
daughter-in-law Rose. and
two grandchildren at 3i19
ThOrne dr.. in Cleveland
Heights. Grandson. Bruce
will enter the 9th grade at
Kirk and granddaughter, Lin
da will enter the 4th grade
at Caledonia in September.
Mr.. Scharschmidt has the
longest summer employment
record Of those presently
working for the city. Other
summer workers, still engaged
in formal education include:
Wesley Harriss of 1850 Allen
dale ave-, Ohio University jun
ior; Robert Peters, jr., of 1860
Chapman, a 1859 graduate Of
the College Of Wooster and now
a student at Yale's divinity
school; Sophomore Tom and
Junior Dave Balk of 1869
Glynn rd., both students at Mi
ami University; Anthony Pas
salaqua Of 1926 East 133rd ST..
Ohio University junior; Michael
Brophy of 1873 Roxford I'd,
Baldwin Wallace senior; James
Robert of 2026 Brunswick rd.,
Miami University junior; Phil
He'll Of 17468 Norton ave-,
Lakewood, Notre Dame gradu-
ate and second year law student
at Western Reserve; Lester f.
Webb of 22575 Bainbridge rd.,
Solon, Ohio State University
sophomore; William Theisen of
2114 Stearnes rd., formerly
studied at Case now studying
at Ohio State; Martina BURN
of 1881 Beersford rd., Shaw
graduate, will be attending
Flora Stone Mather and Jack
Fiorella Of 1885 Hayden ave-,
Shaw High senior.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
1860 Is Year Of African
Independence
BY Frances P. Bolton
Emerging Africa

The year 1860 may we'll be remembered by his
torans as the "Year of African Independence" so
rapidly are African states moving into freedom.
Already this year eleven African countries have
gained their independence, with nearly many more
expected to be added the list before the year
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Devices Protect
Even With You Gone
Your Home Is Safe

=. Vacation time is the time when some people do
the most work. They work at burglarizng the homes
of those who have gone vacation. Police Chief H. S.
Weaver who is secretary-treasurer of the Ohio Asso-
citation of Chiefs of Police has joined in an education
program of that association in urging citizens to foil
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

Totaling $2,s34,662, highway
patrol fines collected in Ohio
during the fiscal year ended
June Both broke all previous
records for one year, according
to State Auditor James A.
Rhodes. This exceeds by $685.
512 the previous high set two
years ago. At the same time,
fines assessed for liquor viola
tions dropped to $11O,999, low
est figure in four years.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

This statewide program, the
chief said, is intended to edu-
cate homeowners on the SIM
pie precautions they can take
to make their homes or apart
ments safe from would-be
providers. This is especially inn
portant when they are away
for an evening or on a vaca-
ton.
Last year, for example, ma
tiOnal statistics revealed
there were about IS burglar
les every hour of every day
throughout the year. Stolen
property will probably
amount TO nearly IS million
dollars. This total becomes
even more staggering when
we consider only a little
more than half of this prop
erty is ever recovered.
Something can and must be
done to curb this menace. Peo-
pie themselves can help their
police department by taking a
few simple steps to discourage
burglars.
The Chief went on to say,
are a good time for
the burglar TO work. Many
women go out to visit, attend
meetings, or shop and the pro-
fessional housebreaker can work
Don't make it too easy for
him report any suspicious
looking characters, or door-to-
door statesmen without proper
credentials to your police de-
partment at once. And, always
lock your doors when going out,
even if only for minute.
However, night time is still
by most burglars.
Since burglary is crime of
chances of being seen
or heard then are usually much
less. It's easier for the prowler
to tell whether someone is
home during evening hours, too.
Light is the burglars worst
and very few will risk
if a lamp or two are
left burning when you leave.
They usually won't take the
chance and, there's always a
dark house down the street.
But despite repeated warn
ings and all that has been
written. people will often
leave their homes or apart
ments for an evening at the
movies, a weekend away, and
even a vacation trip without
a thought given to the safety
prec ions recommend
ed. Windows are often left
unlocked and without safety
latches to keep them from be-
ing opened all the way, the
house is dark, garage doors
are left open, and sometimes
even the front door isn't
locked. All the things that
make it easy for burglar.
The Chief pointed out several
5 m p lie, precautionary steps
everyone can take that involve
no expenditures and
may mean you'll come home to
everything as you left it.
Put good locks on all out
side doors. 1t is not uncommon
to find substantial jimmy
proof locks on the front and
back doors, but with the
cheapest possible lock hold
ing an outside porch door.
French doors, too, are usually
secured with only the flimsi-
est sort of device. 1t is a
good idea to look over all doors
in your house and see just
how secure they are.
Windows are usually the weak
point in most homes. Screens
and storm windows should be
hooked on the inside to prevent
hem from being lifted off their
frame. Safety latches which
permit windows to open only
part way, sufficient for ventila-l
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Civil Engineer IS
Is Dean Of City Help
By KEVIN McTIGUE

Each summer the city hires dozen or more college
students to help out with the overload of service and
engineering work that up, but the dean of the
summer employees is Samuel H. Scharschmdt an 85-
year-old retired civil engineer.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04
Campus News

Making the deans list at
Kent State University for aca-
demic achievement in the Col
lege of Arts and Sciences
spring quarter was Larry B.
Engman, 14403 Potomac ave.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-08-04

CAROLS WAITIN' at the
phone to take your classified
ads, those Little ads with Big
Results! Why not call her Tues
day night before 8 pm. The
numbers GIL 1-43S3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-23
Best Color in Photo Contest

Reproduced here the winners Of the oond prize and the first
honorable mention in the Color Gloss Cd Of The Sors 1860 Amo-
Snapshot Contest The 35metsr transparency from which
the picture above mode submitted by Miss Vemo A.
Soe 8203 Greenwood Tokomo Pork Nd Judged best
Of thon $500 color entries 500 Servings Bond
for Miss Sote and hos been entered the 22d onnUo Newspaper
Snapshot Awards, where capture anywhere from SIS to
1000 additional The picture at left reproduced from
2N2Nnch Transparency entered by Everett c. Johnson, SOFA
williamsburg boulevard Arlington too, has bee" entered in
the Noiono Aword which will be judged tomorrow morning
Other Winning Snapshots on Pages 8 and 9
Evening star., 1960-11-02
coIoneI's Death
CuIIed StroneIinq

ROME. Nov. q tAP)--Itaiian
doctors reported last night q
retired United States Army
colonel found dead in q parked
and locked car had been
strangled. Police questioned
acquaintances Of the dead man.
The half dressed body Of Col.
Norman d. Donges. IS. Of San
Antonio. Tex. was found Mon-
day slumped across the front
seat Of his car beside q highway
10 miles outside Rome.
An autopsy report said Col.
Donges died of suffocation
caused by o strong pressure
around his neck.
Col. Donges was q student OF
Italian language and literature
and had been taking courses at
the University of Rome. He
had lived for the last three
Evening star., 1960-11-02

UNITED NATIONS, N. Y.
Nov. 2 (AP).-Cuba and her
Communist supporters lost
their fight last night for an
immediate United Nations As
sembly airiAg Of charges the
United States plans an inva-
sion of Cuban soil. The vote
was closer than many had ex-
pected.
The 99-nation Assembly
voted, As to 20, against the
Cuban-Soviet attempt to upset
the Steering Committees rec
ommendation that the Cuban
complaint be sent first to the
Assembly Political Committee.
Eighteen nations abstained.
The Assembly then voted,
53-11, with ~ abstentions. to
follow, the Steering Commit
tees recommendation.
, The balloting came after two
days Of bitter attacks by Cuba
and the entire Soviet bloc, who
accused the United States of
aggression, subversion, invasion
plans and all-around sinister
intent.
''MOnstrous Distortions"
United States Ambassador
James j. Wadsworth said he
would reply In full when the
Political Committee debates the
complaint. He termed the
charges "monstrous distortions
and downright falsehoods. -
however. a.
Cuba's bid for an assembly
debate got expected support
from the Soviet bloc and Yugo-
slavia. But to the surprise of
many. 18 Asian and African ma
tions rallied behind her de-
mand. They were India, In
donesia, Iraq, Yemen. Saudi
Arabia, the United Arab Re-
public, Libya. Nepal, CeyIon,
Burma, Cambodia, Ethiopia,
Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Mo-
rocco. Mali and Afghanistan.
Other Asian and African ma
tions and a scattering Of Latin
Americans were among those
abstaining.
Mr.. Wadsworth said The
United States wants a complete
airing of Cuba's charges and
predicted the debate woulc
show up Cuba and her Soviet
Evening star., 1960-11-02

BEAGLE PUPPY Black with white
markings; 10 wks. old. Lost in g. w.
Evening star., 1960-11-02
Cubo, Red Bloc Lose
Invasion RoundinU U.N.

block hackers. He insisted the
Political Committee was the
proper spot for calm discus
sion.
ROa Lashes Back
Cuban Foreign Minister Raul
Roa lashed back, saying the
United States is unworthy Of
U. N. membership and was vio-
lating the principles Of the
U. N. charter by trying to block
discussion.
1--WE come here to discuss
the question Of life or death, "
MIR. Roa asserted. mot life or
death as far as the people of
Cuba are concerned, but life
or death as far as the future
of the United Nations Is con-
cerned."
Soviet Deputy Foreign Min
lister Valerian Zorin also ac-
cused the United States Of
seeking to delay discussion
which would expose it aims. /"
He charged that the United
States sought to gain time ito
carry out measures planned by
the Pentagon to prepare and
commit direct armed interven-
ton in Cuba"
Outside the Assembly Mr.
Wadsworth conferred for II
minutes with MIR. Zorin in ar
effort to interest the Russians
in resurning disarmament nego-
tiations. Informed sources said
the United States delegats
brought up President Eisen-
hower's proposal for q halt tc
production Of fashionable mate
rials for weapons and the Presi.