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THE FREMONT MESSENGER, FREMONT, OHIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1937 TOLD OF EFFORT TO SPEED SURVEY Senator Takes Charge in Absence of Democratic Congressman Absence of a Democratic representative from the 13th congressional district in Washington has prompted the Roosevelt administration to vest Sandusky county interests in the SciotoSandusky, conservancy Donahey, project veteran to Ohio Democrat. Donahey Friday was informed by Brig. Gen. G. B.

Pillsbury, acting chief of army engineers, a board of officers has been appointed to report on a preliminary survey of the proposed $50,000,000 Scioto-Sandusky project. Donahey is expected to play a vigorous part in future of the project in view of heavy toll in the recent Ohio river flood disaster. Sandusky county leaders in the project, as well as those active in other counties along the two rivers are looking to Donahey for support because of his strong influence at the nation's capital. Democratic congressmen in other districts are expecting to work with Donahey. Former Hearing Extended effort in behalf of Sandusky county was started in Washington by former Congressman William L.

Fiesinger. A bill introduced by him resulted in a hearing at Fremont city, hall directed toward control flood conditions here. He also aided in bringing army engineers to Fremont during the flood scare last March. Program which Senator Donahey will back is similar to that formed originally by the SciotoSandusky conservancy board of B. B.

Fremont druggist, is a Placing their proposals in hands of army engineers has been a long controversy of the board, resulting in filing of an ouster suit in Columbus early this week. Relieve Floods Benefit of the project to relieving flood conditions along the Ohio river is seen in a statement made by Prof. Sherman, Ohio State university engineer, that diverting water from the Scioto river into the Sandusky river during the recent flood would have lowered the level of the former at Portsmouth at least six feet. The preliminary report to determine the advisability of a detailed survey of the project, designed to provide flood control and conserve resources in 17 counties, is expected to be received by the board of army engineers in the immediate future. Detailed Survey Pillsbury wrote the senator a detailed survey is "essential SO that congress may be advised accurately of the estimated cost and evaluated benefits of the proposed improvement." He said while no funds have been appropriated for a preliminary examination and survey of the Sandusky river, as authorized in the 1936 flood control act, funds to start this work are included in the present budget estimates before congress.

As soon as the funds are provided, he said, investigations authorized "will be placed under way without delay." Advance Efforts Meanwhile, he explained, the preliminary examination is being undertaken 1 in advance of an appropriation as the information necessary to decide on a detailed survey can be compiled from existing data. Donahey had forwarded to Pillsbury a request from R. T. Lewis, president of the Marion, Chamber of Commerce, that the engineers make a report on the project at an early date. The senator said he was in favor of army engineers constructing the project it is undertaken and said the Scioto river, emptying into the Ohio at Portsmouth, was the immediate cause of the recent flood at that city.

OPTOMETRISTS TO MEET ON MONDAY February meeting of the optometrists of Zone No. 1, Ohio State Optometric Association, will be held Monday at p. m. at the office of Dr. J.

J. Carter. Dr. K. S.

Rowe, of Fostoria, is chairman. Dr. Carter will have charge of arrangements for the meeting. Discussions will be presented on some of the latest research work in modern optometric technique. PHYSICIANS BUSY BATTLING COLDS Recurrence of the recent epidemic of severe head colds and influenza was keeping Fremont physicians busy Friday and Saturday.

A peculiar type of head cold which settles in the chest and then develops into influenza apparently causes the most discomfort. The disease is highly contagious, doctors stated. ZEIS RITES SUNDAY PORT CLINTON, Feb. Gertrude Zeis, 34, who died at Pool hospital Thursday afternoon, will be buried Sunday with services at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frederick Zeis, west Fourth street, with the Rev. G. Russell Hargate officiating. Burial will be at Riverview cemetery. Miss Zeis was the supervisor of music in the local schools.

Besides her parents she is survived by her brother, Frederick Jr. PROFESSOR DIES WILMINGTON, Feb. services were scheduled today for Abe C. Briggs, 80, former president of the Champion Bridge and for many years instructor in mathematics at Wilmington college. Briggs died Thursday night.

Flint Strikers Wait News of Parley Results Jamming the streets and even crowding the roofs in the strike zone of the General Motors plants at Flint, these strikers are shown as they awaited word of the results of negotiations for ending the sit-down strike in the 1 motor plants. Five hundred vigilantes have been sworn in at Flint "to put down possible outbreaks of rioting" in portions of the city where the National Guard is not on duty. DEBRIS PILED HIGH IN LOUISVILLE Debris piled high in Louisville streets, an aftermath of the city's worst flood. DAILY NOVELETTE TRADITION By Rita Milsom At 6:30 Sunday morning Bill Haggett, pepped with the zeal of youth, and free from the responsibilities of the law firm of Haggett Bond for a few days, left the apartment house on Morningside Drive to get the 7 o'clock train to Philadelphia. No time to be lost as he rushed from the apartment--no thought that there a letter in the polished mailbox at the entrance to this exclusive home--just a last word of parting with his mother, and he off.

He was going to vishit Jessie Churchill. The three days' holiday was unexpected and he would surprise her. was 7 when he reached the station, and only four minutes before the train left. Bill purchased his ticket and rushed through the gate. As he hurried down the aisle, the only available seat might have been overlooked.

But just then the train jerked and Bill found himself seated beside what he thought a -but it wasn't. It was Evelyn Lea, tastefully dressed in summery style, and Philadelphiabound. "Oh, I'm frightfully sorry--orrather I'm glad," flustered Bill, as he endeavored to push back the unruly hair so carefully arranged but half an hour before. "Yes, I'm glad that you saved this seat for me. It was mighty fine to find such a cool spot after the running I did." "The seat was there, as many others, I believe.

I had nothing to do with Evelyn looked at him from the corner of her eye, while she pretended to be interested in a book. In the course of the journey Bill was able to acquaint better with Evelyn. This was made easier through the Annual she was reading. It proved that he was a graduate of the college she attend- ed in the Quaker City. Also Bill learned that she knew many people in connection with the instituton, familiar to him.

"But they surely have been keeping the best things from he said as he gathered her, luggage and helped Evelyn from the train. Excusing himself for a moment, Bill hurried to a phone booth, where he called Jessie's number. After waiting, the operator told him the party did not answer. He went back to where Evelyn was waiting. There she was.

Not as he had left her, alone yet it couldn't be possible that that was OLDEST CITIZEN OF ELMORE DIES Mrs. Mary Loertscher, 96, Dies; Funeral Will be Held Sunday ELMORE, Feb. will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. for Mrs.

Mary Loertscher, 96, widow of the late Jacob Loertscher, pionver merchant tailor here. Services will be in the old Loertscher home on east Rice street, where she had lived for years; her pastor, the Rev. D. Worthman, officiating, and A. H.

Burmann, local funeral director in charge. Interment will be made in Union cemetery. Death, whien occurred in her nome Thursday night, was due to infirmities, and complications resulting from a fall suffered several months ago. Mrs. Loertscher, the oldest citizen of this vicinity and one of the oldest in the county, was a native of Switzerland and came to Elmore with her husband in pioneer years of the village, when he opened a tailor shop and men's store in the building now occupied by the Northern Ohio Maytag Sales Service, continuing in business nearly half a century, until his death, 12 years ago.

Mrs. Loertscher, survived only by one child, Jacob Loertscher, of Toledo, was one of the remarkable characters of the village, retaining her mental faculties to an unusual degree for one of her age and, until her recent fall, living alone and doing most of her own housework. She was a member of St. Paul's (formerly German) Methodist church here and was a frequent and devout attendant until disability prevented. EARLY BACKS PROGRAM (Continued from Page 1) the membership of the supreme court to 15, if those over 70 years of age did not retire.

This controversial proposal obscured the other vital presidential recommendations that: A similar procedure be followed in lower courts when judges fail to retire at 70. A supreme court proctor be appointed to relieve lower court congestion by advising the chief justice where additional judges were needed. Notification Plea Federal courts be required to notify the attorney general, and give him opportunity to be heard, before ruling on any constitutional question. There should be an immediate and direct appeal to the supreme court from lower court decisions on constitutionality of any law. The bill to effect these reforms was referred to the judiciary committees in both houses.

Both committees have strong conservative sentiment. A preliminary check of the senate committee showed that of the 18 members, five were friendly to the proposals and five hostile. The others either were not to speak or not available ready, ment. Representative Wadsworth (R- N. chairman of the house publican policy committee, called the minority to meet Wednesday night in an attempt to assure united opposition.

Justices now past 70 who would get the option of retiring or havthe president appoint another member to the court, should his bill become law, Chief Justice Hughes and Van DeVanter, Butler, Sutherland, McReynolds and Brandeis. Justices Stone, Cardozo and Roberts would not be affected, being under 70. I "Miracle Mother" of Sextuplets Seemingly frightened by the camera which she had never seen before, this woman of Punjab, India, who gave birth to sextuplets, five of whom are living, poses in her best clothes and jewels. One of India's "untouchables," she lives with her brood in a home with mud walls and thatched roof. Hundreds of natives are making a pilgrimage to the "miracle mother." Campfire Notes Wapanoch and Wohoro groups receive honor roll honors this week for perfect attendance and good meetings for three consecutive meetings.

Doris Booze will be the 0-Ki-Pi group's guest this week for their round table discussion on personality. A grand council fire will be held after school on February 23. The board of awards will pass on requirements February 18 and 19. All girls taking rank must have note books containing necessary material in order to pass rank. The girls of Chee-me-dan group met Tuesday at Otis school for a nature hike.

Note books were inspected before going. The girls hiked over to the fair grounds. On the way the girls sang "Burn, Fire, Burn," "The Fire Blessing, and the cheer. They built a fire roasted wieners, and songs were sung on the way home, also. The girls were reminded of the hot cross bun sale during Lent.

Virginia Younker was a guest. The girls of the Kani-ya-ta group met Wednesday with their guardian, Miss Grace Marie Sisson. Requirements for rank were discussed and the meeting was then adjourned. Monday the Wapanoch group met They in the to Lutz school library. planned have their month party at Jeremy Brintling.

er's home. Mrs. Baker came to the meeting but she had to leave before the meeting was over. Alice Haley took over the meeting. The girls are to receive an honor for being present at eight or more meetings.

They played two outdoor group games, after which they went home. The meeting of the Po-Noh group was called to order by the president, Mary Catherine Watruba. Candy sales were reported to the secretary, Helen Shanahan, and scrapbooks were discussed and OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO OUR DEPOSITORS Since Deposit Insurance has been provided for your protection by this Bank, it is well to know something of the benefits it holds for you. In the light of the law under which this insurance is afforded, all types of personal deposits, deposits of public and corporate funds, and deposits of other banks in insured banks are protected. At the present time the maximum amount insured for each depositor is $5,000.

This means that all the money which you entrust to our care, up to and including five thousand doliars, is fully insured, through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a permanent agency established by the Congress of the United States. The FOR EACH DEPOSITOR 15,000 INSURANCE MAXIMUM CORPORA National Bank MEMBER of Fremont MOVIE COUNCIL GIVES PREVIEW Comments Made on Films Booked in Fremont During Week Preview of motion pictures to be shown at the Paramount theater next week has been made by the Fremont Motion Picture Council. Its comment follows: Sunday, Monday, adults. "Banjo on My Knee." Lovely river scenes, good music and dancing are the highlights of this story of the river boat folk of the lower Mississippi, especially a strong-willed young couple who quarrel and separate continually throughout the tale. One of the surprise pictures of the season.

Tuesday, adults. "Under Cover of Night." This mystery thriller tells of a college faculty involved in a series of murders because of the ambition and unscrupulousness of one of its members. The audience knows the murderer and follows his apprehension by a clever detective. Wednesday, Thursday, adults. "More Than a Secretary" tells the story of the ugly duckling who blossoms forth and captures the heart of the boss- an entertaining comedy-romance.

"Dangerous Number." A light comedy in which the consequences of a wild marriage between a young business man and a temperamental actress are shown. Friday, Saturday, family. "Rainbow on the River." Based upon the popular children's book, "Bambi." Against a background of post-bellum New Orleans, the picture tells the story of a little boy left an orphan by the war, He is cared for by his mammy, who makes every sacrifice to provide for his welfare. The singing is unusually good. Also "Mighty Treve," from a story by Albert Payson Terhune.

This picture will please all who are interested in animals. It tells of an orphaned boy who finds a niche for himself and his animal friends and whose, wonderful dog becomes the the countryside. Tense for sensitive children. No vaudeville this week. exhibited.

Arrangements for a winter nature hike were completed, next Tuesday afternoon being the appointed date. The hike is one of the requirements for the new "Trail Seeker's Rank." a round table discussion pertaining to the proper rules for setting a table and serving was given. The meeting was closed with the "Wohelo Cheer." The tying of different types of knots will be demonstrated at next week's meeting. A valentine party will follow Immediately after the business session. Skuka-Mon-Thin Campfire met at the home of Nancy Carrol with a substitute guardian.

Went to Hayes Memorial park for a nature hike and the girls took notes on nature sights which will be read in story form at the next meeting. They also visited the library. The Cheskchamay group held their meeting Wednesday evening after school at Marjorie Hunt's house, their guardian. The president called the roll. They discussed the requirements for Trail Seekers' rank.

Miss Hench visited the meeting and gave out beads and health charts. meeting was closed with the Trail Seekers' Desire. -1! The Cokinta Camp Fire group met February 2. The meeting was opened with the minutes and roll call. The next meeting will be a Valentine party.

The girls will exchange valentines. Dr. NAFTULIN, Dentist X-RAY GAS OPEN EVENINGS S. Front St. Main 1077 Jessie laughing and making a fuss over this girl.

Bill's first inclination was to escape when he realized the predicament. However, he couldn't do that was Evelyn's bag he was carrying and if things kept happening it would be better to face the music now. His good intentions were shattered by Evelyn's quick chatter. "Do meet Miss Churchill, Mr. Haggett.

She is my dearest friend. And, Jessie, you must get acquainted for Bill's coming to the sorority dance tomorrow night. Why--where are you going, Jessie? Aren't you going home with me?" For Jessie had acknowledged the introduction, promised to meet them at the dance, and then disappeared through the nearby door." Tears of anguish burned in Jessie's eyes as she boarded the car which would take her home. Bill, who was to have been her guest at the season's biggest sororbanquet, meeting her as a stranger--and with Evelyn, her bosom friend. It couldn't be that she meant so little to Bill but what else when Evelyn seemed to be uppermost in his mind--and she'd never even told her she knew him.

Yes. She would do it. Self-pity had changed to determination for equal revenge. Jessie called Bob Russell. He was home, and would be over in a short time.

Bob needed little inducement to accept the invitation. And since Jessie had heard nothing more of Bill, and had refused to be in to Evelyn's call, she went to the dance with Bob Russell in attendance. Gayly dressed girls wandered along the corridors; others danced 'neath the dimmed lights of the ballroom. Jessie, dancing with one of the boys, was suddenly snatched away, and found herself being hurried from the dancing throng to the solitude of a balcony seat. "Why, George Adams, what on earth are you doing?" Jessie exas soon as she saw who claimed had kidnaped her from her partner.

"It's all right, Jessie. I had to get you that way or none. I know it's no use stepping up and begging for you when you're dancing no, you're much sir. too good a partner for a fellow to part with, that I should claim you without a fight. But listen.

We're going to leave the hotel and go off to Green Hills for dinner. There'll be six of us, and I wanted to get you so you'd know who's going and where the car is. Jessie was soon at the door. Looking about for the roadster he had described, Jessie was suddenly lifted bodily and bundled into the car. Familiar arms they were, but the sudden exclamation, "Now what?" caused her to look up and I see the triumphant eyes of Bill Haggett.

"Why, where is Bob Russell? And how dare you? Take me back at once." "I don't give a hang where Russell is, Jessie. But this is the only way I could get a chance to explain matters." "No explanations are wanted. Will you please. take me back?" Jessie was defiant now. "H'umm.

I thought so. So you see, I stole you--or rather had George do it. And now I can my mind. It wasn't all a lie, for the other have gone ahead and we shall meet them at the club. If you will honor me Bill had won, and Jessie knew it.

listened to his story. The letter he hadn't received, the failure to get phone after all, I didn't get a chance to even say a word. And the way you disappeared, I knew it would be no good going after you, so between us Evelyn and I planned this means. Gee, it was her joke from the start. Why she's engaged to-" But Jessie didn't care now whom Evelyn was engaged to.

Wasn't she with Bill, and driving to the favorite resort of the college crowd? And as she snuggled nearer to him in the car, Bill whispered: "It's tradition, Jessie. True love never runs smooth. Wasn't it true?" COLLECT TAXES COLUMBUS, Feb. 6. -P- Vendors resuming business in Ohio's flood areas were notified today by the state tax commission they must collect the 3 per cent state tax on sales.

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