The Delphos Courant from Delphos, Ohio • Page 4

YOUTH FINED HERE ON TRAFFIC COUNT A local youth was fined for reck operation in Mayor's Court herfc Saturday afternoon. Donald Rnldnuf wa fl fined $35 and cost, on the charge filed by patrolman Ronald Kunz. Kuhz Unified that on December 4, ho noticed a car driven by Baldnuf because it was noi.sy. tfc followed HnlHauf, Kunz said, on Main street from Third to Second and was directly behind him when Baldauf stopped at the traffic llgrht at Second and Jefferson streets. He clocked Bauldauf at 50 mites per hour, Kunz said.

Further testimony indicated Baldauf was driving a car belong' ing to Tom Stant at the time of the arrest. Slant told Mayor Richard F. Wulfhorst he had had the mufflers on the car fixed. Haldauf pleaded guilty to the reckless operation charge and Mayor Wulfhorst handed down the fine. Other Court New Allen.

Common Plea Shooting Case Set A 21-year-old man charged with shooting two men while attempting to collect $10 will go before Judge Moran 15. Jenkins today (Monday). Jack Leroy Hanthorn, Lima, is scheduled for trial, but defense attorney Ernest S. Navarre may change Hanthorn's plea to guilty. Hanthorn, free on a $7,000 property bond, posted by a relative, wa indicted for (-he September 2 shoot'ng of Hilton Cunningham, 26.

and Reynold 3 Ulmer, 35, both of Lima. The shooting took place Sept. 2 in front of a restaurant operated by Ruth Doyle. Cunningham allegedly owed Hanlhorn the money. Cunning-ham was shot in the forearm and Ulmer in th abdomen.

Both recovered, and Hanthorn was indicted for shooting with intent to wound. Hanthorn, according to Municipal Court test'mony, said he had given Cunningham the $10 to "get him a but no girl was forthcoming. Manslaughter Trial Postponed Trial for a Lima man indicted fpr second degree in. the June 22 highway death of a small girl will again be postponed. Lloyd Ketcham, 35, was scheduled to go on trial Oct.

4, but the case was continued to Dec. Ketcham's attorney, Raymond Roberts, has asked the trial be postponed. Judge Mortin Jenkins said he would grant the delay. Ketcham -hit another car at Bureh-, and K'ldare forcing it onto a lawn and killing Debra Anderson, Judge Jenkins' once denied Roberts' motion to quash the indictment. Allen Probate Transfers Charlotte Ann Mericle to Gertrude H.

Mericle, Lot 418, Sut- hoff'j, Delphos. Tax $3.85. Owen Rita P. Grubenhoff to Alvin E. Jeanette E.

Osting, Lot 068, Eastwood Sub- Delirfios. Tax $14.85. Rita P. Grubenhoff to John K. Mary Ann Dear, Lot 'JfiO, Eastwood Sub- Delphos.

Tax $14.85. Van Municipal Assigned to Celina Trial Judge Robert L. Harrington of Van Wert Municipal Court will be on assignment in Celina Wednesr day. Judge Harrington has received an aasigment from the State Supreme Court to preside over a criminal jury trial scheduled for 30 a. m.

Wednesday in the Celina Municipal Court. Judge Harrington said he was not informed of the nature of t-he trial. Van Wert Probate John E. and Luc le M. Burger to Rita V.

Will, inlot 322 in Del- Coiirt, She is accused of writing a check in the amount of $30 and cashing it at a Lima service station. Bond for Mrs. Austin was set at $500 by Judge Carl M. Blank pending a preliminary hearing on the felony charge which the accused woman requeued. Cioldie Harris and Mary and Edward Schimmoeller to Betty J.

Butler, subdivisions, 014 and 93 in Delphos. Woman Pasting Bad Checks Here Spokesmen for the Delphos -cChajnber of Commerce today (Saturday) warned Joeel chants that Cairo woman who is out on bond await, jng trial in kima Municipal Court on a chech charge has alleged( Jy passed several bad checks in PeJphos, Mrs, Myrtle West ftfftin itreeti pleaded inno- to a charge of drawing checks funds when she arraigned in Municipal DECKER FOUND GUILTY ON 2 CHARGES A 30-yc'ar-olri local man was found guiJly of two charges of sault and btd'ery yesterday afternoon. (Friday) when was tried in Lima Muncipal Court. Maurice Eugene Decker, Delphos, wa.s given a total of eight months jail, fined $100, and ordered to pay costs of prosecution. Decker was originally charged by .3 14-year-old local girl with "taking improper, unlawful and indecent liberties," a felony charge later reduced to the assault and charge under which he was tried.

Decker was also tried on an assault and battery charge filed by 10-year-old Delphos girl. Decker was apprehended by city police shortly after the alleged assaults and wa.s given a polygraph test in London. Ohio, before charges were filed. He was then transferred to the Allen County jail. He was not represented by an attorney and eon- ducted his own cross-examination in yesterday's trial.

He was tried on the charge of the 14-year-old girl first, who said that as she was walking on Pierce Street near St. John's Church and school in Delphos, Decker passed her and a companion, grabbed her by the nrm, and asked her an intimate question. Her companion assisted her to pull away, the girl testified, and then they both ran to the church. Looking back, he was stand- fng there, thc girl said. She said she picked him out of a police lineup a few days later.

On this trial, Decker did 1 not take the stand in his own defense, telling the court he would "just plead not guilty." "You've already done that," Judge Carl M. Blank said. Decker attempted to bring out by his cross examination that the girls were too lar away to-see him, as the incident occurred at 8:30 p.m. "How far away was he when he grabbed your arm?" Judge Blank asked the girl. She stated again that Decker was the man, that sjie could tell by his walk.

Decker refused to cross examine the girl's companion, saying, "I'd just get the same answers to the same questions." "It's no use," he shrugged. He was then found guilty, fined $100 and and given 00 in the county jail. Decker was then tried on the assault and battery charge of the third girl, who told the court that the some evening, Decker accosted her, asked her a "dirty'' question, grabbed her shoulders and threw her to the ground. When she screamed, he got up and ran, she said, and then she ran too. She had never seen him before, and only once since, when she picked him out of a Delphos police line-up, she said.

Decker then took the stand, and told the court that he couldn't have been the one, as he was in his apartment with a friend when the incident was alleged to have occurred. "Wire you with the friend between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.?" the Judge queried. "No that's the trouble," Decker replied, "I was only with him from 8:30 on." It was brought out that Decker's friend was arrested as the first suspect in the case, but was later released after a polygraph test cleared him and Decker was arrested. "It couldn't have been me," Decker continued, "I was in my room at 8:30." "Then it must have been your twin," said the girl.

"I don't have a twin," Decker replied weakly. Then Decker, who had moved to Delphos from Celina just a month before the incident when he became estranged from his wife, was found guilty and sentenced to six months in the county jail end ordered to pay the costs of prosecution. ALTAR-ROSARY SOCIETY TO SEE FILM ON MASS Members of St. John's Altar- Rosary Society will see a film entitled "Participation in the Moss," at the Society's December meeting this coming Thursday. The meeting will be held in the Little Theater of the school, following tho Thursday Holy Hour devotions in the church.

At this meeting the members will bring infant clothing (new) for the annual Holy Father's collection. The infant articles will be sent to the Holy Father to bo disbursed to needy families throughout the world. Mrs. Edward Wiecher, local parish civic and social action chairman, will be in charge of the collection. Needed items include articles found in a standard layette, but no toys, jewelry or toilet articles.

Lengths of materials which can be made into children's garments will also be welcome. Serving as social co-chairmen will be Mrs. Bin mel Mockey and Mrs. Arnold Hockey. They will be assisted by: Mrs.

Claris Barclay, Mrs. Cletus Mix. Joseph Haurn- gart.e, Ray Bnuingartc, Mrs. Edward Bwker, Mrs. August Beckman.

Mrs. Elmer Beckman, Mrs. Joseph M. Beckman, Mr.s. Leonard Beckman, Mrs.

Mark Beckman. Mrs. Norton Beechcr, Mrs. Eva Beer, Mrs. Leo Bondole, Mr.s.

A. M. Benning, Mrs. (icnrge Itertling, Mrs. Ray Beining, Mrs.

Linus Berelsman, Mrs. Ciaudc Bergfeld, Mrs. John Berheide, Mrs. Frank Berrcs. Mrs.

Cloid Berry, Mrs. Cloyd Beat, Mrs. Carl Birkmeicr, Mrs. Birkmeior, Mrs. Paul Hivk- meier, Mrs.

Arthur Hockey, Mi.su Loretta" Hockey, Mrs. M. P. Bockey Mrs. Mary Hockey.

table 'held the many lovely Jean received. were enjoyed with prizes going to Teresa Kaverman, Carol Spieler av.d Mrs. Clarence At the close of the party the hostesses an appropriately appointed kincheon. Tlie guest list Included the honored Jean, Mrs. Otmer Fischer, Mis.

Ferd Lucke, Mrs. Clarence Gable, Misses Karen Lucke, Belly Gable, Norma Jean HaiHiihorsl, Leis HM.seling, Teresa Kaverman, Patricia Knebel, Carole Mrs. Janice Wessel, Arlene Rode, Judith Rode, Norma Shumaker, Anna Youngptfer, Carol Spielos Mrs. Margaret Baldauf. To "Wed 0.

A. Kolkmeyer Ambulance Trip Roy kaweil from her on South Canal street to St. Rita's Hospital in lama. CK OF A LADIES SEAT OFFICERS Mrs. Mary K.

Williams wa.s as president of thc ladies branch of the of A at a meeting hold Friday evening, December 9, in the Knights of Columbus club rooms on Elida avenue. Mrs. Dorothy served as the installing officer. The Rt. Rev.

Msg-r. Carl F. Reineck is the spiritual adviser of the group. Other officers installed were: Mrs. Dora Brdndle, vice presi- prcsident; Mrs.

Marcile Grot- Kou.se, social president; Mrs. Gabriel Van AutrevL 1 sergeant at arms; Mr.s. Bertha Grothous, financial secretary; Miss Elizabeth Wahmhoff, treasurer; Mrs. Augusta Kimball, recording secretary; and Mrs. Freda Utr.up, Mr.s.

Elizabeth Marks and Mrs. Rose Nolle, trustees. The meeting was preceded by a pot luck dinner served at Routine business was taken care of and it was announced that there would be no social meeting during the month of December. The next regular rneeting of the branch will be on January 13, 1961. LaudccR Of Holds Yule Party The Catholic Ladies of Columbia of Landeck held their annual Christmas meeting and party Sunday afternoon in the social rooms of the church.

There was a very large attendance for the party and the social rooms, were beautifully decorated in keeping with the holiday season. Following a business session a gift exchange was held and Silent Sisters' names were revealed. Games were enjoyed 'with prizes going to Mrs. Lena Miller, Mr.s. Carol Youngpi'ttT, Mrs.

Veronica Williams, Mrs. Rita M. Miller, Mrs. Ann Klausing, Mrs. Lavina Clement and Alice Donnelly.

Mr.s. Violu Clement received the attendance prize. A delicious luncheon was served at the close of ihe afternoon. The group will hold its juvenile party on Saturday, December 17. between Ihe hours of 2 and 4 o'clock in the social rooms.

The next regular meeting of the organization will be held on January 8th starting at 1:30 with the incoming and outgoing officers in charge of the entertainment. Installation of officers will be held at that time. I'le-Nuptial Shower For Jean Gable Miss Jean Gable, bride-elect of Donald Lucke, was honored recently with, 9 bridal shower-given by Mary Ofitiug and Phyllis Greveat at lilw Osting honus. A large brWe doll centered the Nancy Kalston Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Ralston, 410 Clime street, are announcing t-he coming marriage of their daughter, Nancy, to Timothy L. McKowen, son of Mr. and iurs. R. McKowen, 210 North Franklin Miss Ralston is a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School and is employed in thc auditing department of Tho Commercial Bank.

Mr. McKowen was graduated from Dclphog St. John's High School and attended Ohio Northern University in Ada. lie is employed in the offices of the Fruehauf Trailer Company. The marriage will take place Saturday, January 7, in St.

John's rectory. Rfcker-Landwehr Wedding Date Set Tho engagement and coming marriage ol Miss Ruth Ann Landwehr and Paul F. Ricker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund M.

Ricker, Route 3, Columbus Grove, has been announced by the bride-to- be's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John A. Lanclwehr, Route 3, Fort Jennings, Miss Landwehr is a 1958 graduate of Ottoville High School and is employed at the Westgate Kroger Stor in Lima, Mr. Hicker spent two years with thc armed services and i.s employed at Sylvania Electric in Ottawa. Their marriage will take place February 4, I960, at 9:30 am.

in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville. Martin-Hittle Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hittle, Middle Point, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Alberta Ann, to John Albert Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Martin, Route 1, Dplphos. Miss Hittle is a student at Lin- colnvicw High School, Her fiance attended Delphos St. John's High School and is employed at the Middle Point Elevator. No definite date has been set for their wedding. Elida Garden 0'Jub 1'Ius Yule Pnrly The members of t'he Elida Garden Club spent an evening of fun and frolic recently at their annual Christmas party held at the home of Mivs.

Roland Swank in Elida. A short session was conductd by Mrs. William Baxter, president, and t'he remainder of 'the evening was spent playing Christmas games. A miniature tree held for the games. A Madonna and Child arrangement dei-orated thc buffet table, arrangement being the one created by Mrs.

Baxter and Mrs. Swank for the club's entry in the Delphos Garden Club Christmas show. The arrangement received I the tri-color award at the local show, The mantel in the Swank home held a bronze crescent, made from pine cones, and various nuts and seed with candles completing the grouping. Each luncheon table also was decorated with a miniature tree. Each member brought a plant in holiday "attire" to be given to fihut-in in the Elida area.

AREA SOCIETY HAS ANNUAL YULE PARTY The Altar-Rosary Society in Ottoville held its annual December Christmas party Tuesday evening in the parish hall with approximately J70 members present. Mrs, Lnurence Eickholt, Society presided and requested tho members to embroidery pillow case. 1 doilies, scarfs ami other fancy work'for the summer festival booths. She stated that the members could either purchase materials and be reimbursed or coukl cnntad. her and she would supply the material.

She also staled that the new material for covers for the kneelcrs in church will be purchased and requested the to volunteer their services in initialling them. A letter of appreciation was read from Sister 1 intrude Ann, a former arts and crafts teacher, concerning the help the ladies had given her while sfbe was in Otto- villo. Members took up the idea of sending Shier greeting cards. Her address is: Sister Hiltnudc Ann, 529 Deli-oil. Flint, Mich.

It was decided to send baskets to bed-ridden patients in 1'he community and gifts were presented to members of tihc clergy, the janitor, flic housekeeper at the rectory, to the teaching Sisters and to the Kitchen Co-chairman, Mrs. Joseph Pi liner and Mrs. John Honigford. It was announced that the members were to serve tlhe Holy Name communion breakfast on January 8th and members were asked to volunteer to work. Another announcement was ifhiat there would be another School Conference eairly in January amd a good turnout is anticipated.

The of the previous meeting were read by (the store- lary, Mrs. Eugene Fuerst, and were approved. Games and contests were enjoyed with going to Mrs. Beining, Mrs. Ralph Turnwald, Mrs.

Edward Odenwelier, Mi's. Reghra Reckart, Mrs. Albert Waraiecke, Mns. Albert Wanne- 'njacher, Mrs. Arnold Mrs.

Rd'win Wanncmaelieir and Mrs. Elmer Mark ward. Samta was present and distributed the gifts for the members', exchange and a delicious potluck luncheon was served. The evening wa.s concluded by the group singing Christmas carols. Names of t'lre committee to serve during January are: Mrs.

Leo Deitering and Mrs. Roman Eickholt, co c'hairladies, Mrs. George Schmorsal, Mrs. Arnold Rode, Mrs. Richard Koester, Mrs.

Albert Wiannema'C'her, -Mrs. Fra.nk Wurst and Mrs. Ray Wannemacher. NEW ARRIVALS; Mr. and Mrs.

William Swick, Roule Delphos, a girl bom December 8, I960, in St. Rita's Hos- piital in Lima. Mr. and Mrs. William Frick, Route 1, Delphos, a girl born Tuesday, December 8, in St.

Rita's Hospital in Lima. Banns Published At St. John's Hanns of matrimony were published for the first time Sunday, December 11, in St. John' fi Catholic Church between Miss Jean Gable of the local parish, and Donald of St. par.

ihs, Fort Jennings. FINDLAY YOUTH SENTENCED TO 5-TO-30 YEARS William Keith Stanfield 18, of Findlay, today (Saturday) prepared to do a five-to-30 year stint in Ohio State Reformatory for the kidnaping: of motorist who gave bin) a ride. Judge Moran B. Jenkins passed sentence yesterday. Tli3 pros- eeutor' office is expected to drop an armed robbery charge against frh youth.

Stanfield and William Brown, 30 of Findlay, were indicted for the Aug. 26 robbery and kidnap- ing of Monday, also of Brown, a four time loser, was sentenced 10-25 years in Ohio Penitentiary Wednesday when he appeared in th same court. Stanfield, an adopted youth with no previous record, had choke back tears when the judge pronounced sentence. "There's got to be punishment t-h jurht -aid after defence attorney F. Stewart Ellolt made a strong plea for probation.

"Probation the judge added, out of the question." Staifielcl will eligible for patrole in 38 months. The judge later indicated he would recommend the early freedom. Other Court News Ifennon Case Ruling Set Allen Common Pleas Judge Moran R. Jenkins will rule next week if Daniel Hennon, Hi-year-old abductor and attempted rapist, will have to take psy rhiatric Attorney Joseph DaPore pleaded the youth innocent by reason of insanity yesterday but said he would waive the psychiatric tests. Da Pore said he had advised his client to refuse to answer any psychiatric questions if he wa sent to Lima State Hospital.

DePor did not contend hi fl client is now insane, but argued that he was at the time of the Sept. 17 offense. The attorney said he wanted a three-judge court for the youth's Jan. 23 trial. "I imagine there's going to be quite a few of thope, don't you," the judge said in an obviou reference to th stiff penalties juries have recently been handing clown.

"Yes, I think so," DaPore replied. Mow-ever, court appointed at- an 18-year-old girl on the head with a tire iron before he took her on a wild ride in the country. Juvenile Court transferred the casp to Common Plea.s. Doctors said they could not verify nor deny the girl's charge that she had been raped. Plead Innocent To Larceny Two men charged with the Nov.

5 larceny of Owens Oil Vine and Metcalf in Lima, yesterday pleaded innocent during ar. raignment in Common Pleas Court. However, court appointed attorneys for Donald Lee Brown, 22, and Phillip Edward Maurer, 20, arc expected to change the pleas to guilty Monday; Both Brown Pettit and Gordon Sears said they did not know at the time that a companion in'th crime had already entered a plea of guilty. Pettit, representing Brown, and Sears, representing Maurer, were appointed to the case a few minutes before the arraignment. James Edward Coffman, 18, Lima, represented by attorney Charley Long, entered a guilty plea a few day ago.

Ronald G. Stone, 22, of Lima a fourth member of the alleged theft ring, pleaded guilty to the same crime. Stone, represented by attorney A. Mardhall Rodgers, was an attendant at the station. Judge Moran B.

Jenkins said Coffman has made a full con of the crime and implicated the others. Van Wert Municipal Van Wert City Police Elfert Kiefer of Fort Wayne was fined $5 and costs for failure to stop hi vehicle in assured clear distance, Sheriff Robert J. Bertkc of Muscatine, Iowa, pleaded not guilty to a charge of auto larceny and requested a preliminary hearing. The charge was filed by Ernest Kim- niel owner of t-he car. Bond was set at $3,000.

Highway Patrol Reinhardt Schumm of Rt. 2, Convoy, was and costs lor unsafe operation. Five dollar of the fine was suspended pending no traffic violation for a year. Joseph A. Meyer of Convoy was fined $10 and costs for having no muffler.

Carl W. Beard of Rt, 2. Convoy, is charged with passing without assured clear distance. The case taken under advisement. Charles Darras of Rt.

2, Monroeville, was fined $15 and costs for having an unsafe vehicle. Th arresting patrolman noted seven defects on Darras' truck. Marvin E. Frank of Lima was fined $25 and costs for speeding. Ten dollars of the fine was suspended providing the defendant ha no other traffic violations for one year.

Robert P. Davies of Vaughnsville wa fined $10 and costs for speeding. Van Wert Probate Court- Marriage License An application for a marriage license has been filed.in Probate Court by Robert L. Snyder, 24, of Tacoma, U.S. Army, and Beverly S.

Lautenheiser, 25, of Van Wert, factory worker. Harter And fan Ambulance Trips La'Vern Roek'hold from his on North Peairl street, Spencer. to Memorial Hospital in Lima. Mrs. Edria Humphreys from St.

Rita's Hospital in Lima to her home on Route 1, Elida. REWARD OVER $5,000 FOR AREA SLAYER The reward fund for Information leadihg to the apprehension and conviction of the slayer of 14- year-old Nancy Eagleson of Paulding has gone over the $5,000 mni-k. The reward, which started at $1,000 through County Prosecutor John F. DeMuth's office, has been increased by Paulding and area organizations, businessmen and individuals. Spearheaded by Kenny Bryan, proprietor of thc Pastime in Paulding, $3,800 was added to the reward by pledges of Paulding businessmen and residents.

Bryan says that anyone or any organization that wishes to add to the reward money may do so by signing a pledge. The reward fund to date follows: Prosecutor's Office $1,000 Van Wert F. 0. 100 Van Wert Children's Fund .100 Defiance of 100 Paulding F. 0.

100 Defiance 0. 100 Local 375 Union of Portland Cement 100 Bryan Pledges 3.800 The Paulding County Sheriff's department meanwhile continues its search for the killer. The 14-year old girl was abducted near her home in Paulding on Nov. 13 at about 7:50 p.m. Her body was found about a.m.

the following morning, near Junction. Sheriff John Keeler i still seeking the identity of a car that was reported stopped at th Flatrock Bridge in Paulding to let another car cross at the time Nancy and Sheryl Eagleson wer crossing the bridge; also th identity of a car een at the abandoned gas station, near the time of the abduction. requests that anyone who saw thes cars or any other car in the vicinity of the abduction report the information. Local-Area Girls Pass State Exams Two Delphos young ladies and several from this area were among the graduates of the St. Rita's School of Nursing who were notified Saturday, by the State Nurses Bqard that passed the board- of 'Examination and are now professional Registered Nurses.

Miss Martha Wiecher and Miss Rosalind Kill are the two Delphos young ladies passing their examinations and others from this vicinity are: Eloise Berelsman of Ft. Jennings, Darlene Goodwin, Venedocia; Marilyn Lue. brecht, Ft. Diana Odenweller, Ottoville; and Patricia Wannemacher Matson, Ft. Jennigs.

Tttfi Wednesday, Dec, 14, I960 driving after officers' attempts to obtain a btood test from Kraft reportedly wa.s thwarted by hospital attendants. Officers said they believed was intoxicated when the accident occurred 'and said driving while intoxicated charges "would 'have been filed" if the blood test could have been made. Hospital attendants said taking of blood from a patient for such purposes ns against hospital rules. Lt. Ronald Cook said attempts will be made to have the changed.

Adult Farmers To Meet Wednesday There will be a meeting of the Adult Farmers Class Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the vocational-agriculture room at Delphos Jefferson High School, it has been announced by Lloyd B. Smith, group adviser. Mr. Smith will teach the lesson on "Economical Livestock Feeding." 2 ACCIDENTS OVER WEEKEND A Delphos woman wa fl cited to appear in Mayor's Court as the result of one of two accidents invest'gated by city police over the week-end.

Florence Hoersten, 30, Rt. 1, Delphos, was 'charged with going through the' stop sign at the intersection of- Fifth and Canal at 2:40 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hoersten, who was north- hound, according to polire i pulled directly into the path of an eastbound car driven by Walter Thompson, Rt.

4, Van Wert. Ther were no injuries but the left front fender of Mrs. Hoersten's car was damaged and there were to the radiator and right headlight of Hie car driven by Thompson. Mrs. Hoer.stcn posted $10 bond, and her -hearing is scheduled for 7 tonight (Monday) in Mayor's Court.

The other mishap occurred at 12:20 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Fifth and Jefferson streets. Both drivers involved told police that t-hey were traveling at a low rate of speed at the time of the accident. A westbound car driven by Fred Arn, 70, Delphos slid into the intersection on the slippery pavement applied the brakes after the traffic light changed, city police said. He struck a southbound car driven by Alfred E.

Hilvers, 28, 923 North according, to police. The left door, was sprung and there were damages to the left fender, bumper and hood of the. Hilvers car. The rig-ht grill, headlight and fender of Arn's auto were damaged. Westrich Leases New Display Area Approximately 800 square feet of the store room that formerly housed the Kroger Store have been leased by Mel Westrich, it announced today (Monday).

Westrich plans to use th room for additional display area for new lines recently added by Westrich's store he told the Herald, this morning-. hopes to' have the new dis. play area open within the next two days and will probably have an employe on duty there from now till Christmas. After Christmas, he plans to retain the new display room but will probably use it exclusively for display and sell (merchandise from the present store. FORMER LOCAL MAN DRIVES UNDER TRUCK A former loca! man escaped in- jrry Wednesday night when he drove, his station wagon under a parked truck loaded wifli Christmas trees.

Sylvester Kraft, 43, Rt. 1, Middle Point, who formerly resided on North Canal street, was admitted to Memorial Hospital however. Hospital attendants, after examining KraUt, said he had high Woo4 pressure and 'he admitted for ttea'tment the ailment. Kraft's i952 irabdel station wagon was heavily damaged in the accident, which occurred on East High street near Jackson in Lima at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said the station wagon was traveling east on High and the right half of the hood went under the left comer of a truck parked at the south coirb near the intersection. The truck, loaded with Christmas 1 wqpedy parked, police said, but Kraft told thjun the tmck backed Jmto him he was driving down the street. Kraft was charged with reckless MEN SERVICE Serving In Mediterranean MEDITERRANEAN (FHTNC) Marine Pfc. Richard F. Kohorst, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard 1 Kohorst of 640 W. Clime Delphos Ohio, is serving with the landing force of the Sixth Fleet operating from ships in the Mediterranean. Members of the Second Marine from Camp Lejeunne, the landing force will spend six months in the Mediterrenean area participating in amphibious landing exercises on the islands and Crete. They are scheduled to visit ports in Spain, Italy and Sicily.

Antenna Causes Power Failure A freak accident at the city building caused extensive power failure in the business district this morning (Monday). The radio antenna at the police station toppled over onto the top of the building owned by Ed Kundert that houses the Cozy Con-, fectionery at about 11 a. m. It struck an Ohio Power Co. line.

It is believed that high winds yesterday loosened the antenna and a sudden gust of wind todgy pushed it over. Service had not -been altogether restored by noon today..