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rat -THE SANDUSKY REGISTER-STAR-NfiWS, EVENING EDITION, SATURDAY. JUNE 14, 1D41 Erie, Huron, Seneca, Ottawa and Sandusky County News Commencement Exercises Held At Norwalk Today For Junior High Pupils (Special) Commencement exercises were held for the members of the Norwalk Junior High school this morning. The exercises were held in Norwalk High auditorium and were attended by a large number of relatives, and friends. Dwight L. Mishey, principal ol Junior High school, was in charge of the program and announced the following list of Junior High pupils who were neither tardy nor absent during the current school year: Fred Christel, Harold Carley, James Flood, John Holman, Otto Perry, Norma Jane Under.

wood, Aura Von Seggern, Mardell Wright, Jack Brady, Dorothy Jean Hime, Corrinne Zuercher, Charles Roberts, Charted Jones, Gail Livengood, Richard Widder, and Frances Wilsox. Three members of the Central grade school, who also ha perfect attendance records, were announced as follows: Betty Lou Garner, and Marilyn Black, sixth grade; and Wayne Burdue, second grade. Rev. Paul Mellish, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation and also the graduating address. Rev.

Mellish's talk to the Junior High class was inspirational not only to the class but to their parents as well. He felt that graduation time should be a time of joy and happiness and the beginning of a new outlook and new tasks to conquor. Eight years have been -spent by the class in this process News Briefs Of Nearby PORT CLINTON Dr. C. A.

ISundberg, Springfield, educator and humorous speaker will address members of the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce at a dinner meeting to be held in the dining room of the Island Hotel next Wednesday evening. The program is being planned particularly for the retail group. Following the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Dr. Sundberg will take part in a program and initiation at the Eagles' Lodge. FREMONT The Sandusky-co dog pound, located in an old brooder house at the county infirmary, is in deplorable condition and not a fit place in which to keep dogs which may have strayed from home, Fremont dog lovers charged today.

The building Is but 14 by 16 feet and borders on a pig run. There are but four pens and unless water is carried to the dogs the animals have nothing to drink. There are no facilities for isolating dogs that may be diseased. A new building is needed friends of the animals state, although the present structure could be improved. More pens, runways, better sanitation and more ventilation should be provided immediately they contend.

of graduation and molding of character. Rev. Mellish felt that to many young people, character was more or less of a hazy ideal constantly being forged and moulded. He admonished the class to face today's issues and accept the responsibilities as they come to each individual. To learn to distinguish right from wrong and to have the courage to face these issues is excellent advice to all.

Members of the class gave marked attention to Rev. Mellish's words and it was felt by the entire audience that he had succeeded in his pleasing way in giving them an inspirational message. This talk was followed by a few well chosen words by Supt. Ellis. He advised the class to choose as soon as possible their vocational fields and to avail themselves of every opportunity to work toward their goal.

Diplomas were presented by Homer C. Ellis, superintendent of schools. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Junior High glee club under the direction of Mrs. Alice Watson. Martha Jean Bell was accompanist.

TAXES THEY YIELD 1 BUILD THESE FOR DEFENSE WlLLARD Firelands Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will have a picnic meeting at the home of Miss Evelyn Austin Monday evening. The committee in charge is Mrs. J. C. Steiner, Miss Geneva Michener, Mrs H.

Cockrel and Mrs. F. H. Miller, Attica. Dr.

and Mrs. H. H. Ewing and Mr. and Mrs.

William Glick are entertaining a group of friends at a dinner at Miller's Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Runkle Greenwich, are the parents of a son born at Municipal Hospital June 11. Democrats To Have Full Fall Ticket W.

C. Fields' $154,000 tax bill pays for i plane and tank. Dr. Hugh Lindersmith, 75 Sherwood, was admitted to Municipal Hospital after he became seriously ill while riding on a Baltimore and Ohio passen- gre train. His condition was reported to be "improved" Friday.

Members of the hospital staff and of the board of trustees and their families will have a picnic supper at Shelby Wednesday afternoon. FREMONT Approximately 600 employes of the Herbrand representing about 70 per cent of the total number of em ployes have received from two to five pay as a cash bonus in lieu of vacations, officials said -today. Due to the national defense emergency the plant is too busy to grant vacations this summer so the cash bonus going to all with two years service was granted. BELLE VUE Mis. N.

Green, Cleveland, entertained at a miscellaneous shower and sup per-bridge for the pleasure of Miss Betty Moyer, bride-elect of Sunday, at the Villa Louise, west of Belle vue. Summer flowers and yellow tapers centered the supper table with places set for 10 guests Miss Moyer received the award for contract and Mrs. Charles Greulich the award for auction. The following were guests, Miss Lolsanne Fought, Fremont; Mrs. James Peltier, Huron; Miss Kathleen Gruelich, Miss Mar gairet Kendall, Mrs.

Charles Greulich, Mrs. John Schaefer, Miss Mary Tracy and Miss Mar jorie Cloud. HONOR BRIDE ELECT NORWALK, (Special) Mrs. Walter J. Schlachter entertained this week for the pleasure of Miss Marie Malone, whose marriage to Kenneth G.

Link will take place on Monday, June 30, at St. Mary's Church. A special feature of the evening was the arrival of a corsage for Miss Malone from Link. Pink and white roses formed the background for the color scheme of the evening. Five tables of bridge and pinochle were in play with prizes going to Miss Ruth Eline, Mrs.

Louis Link and Mrs James Eberly. The guest of honor was pre sented with a gift of crystal from the following: Mesdames John Malone, Carl Ott, tfames Smith August Haeuptle, Harry Pflieger Harry Stoll, Nelson Newson, Louis Link, Carl Woller, Patrick Roo ney, Russell Gfell, Orlando Nar decchia, Richard Roth, and James Cooper; the Misses Elizabeth Ruth Eline, Laura Myers Betschman, Mary Ring ote, all of Norwalk; Mrs. James ijEberty of Elyria, Mrs. Walter 'Inkier of Bellevue, Mrs. Cornel SB Schlachter and Mrs.

Urban Di of Monroeville, and Miss Su of Cleveland. Mrs. J. C. Steiner and Mrs.

G. W. McElfish entertained a group of 16 at a 1 o'clock luncheon at the home of the former Thursday. Contests were conducted as the afternoon entertainment and awards presented to Miss Evelyn Austin and Mrs. W.

Kent Southard. A group of 20 was entertained at a luncheon and bridge Friday. Mrs. H. Sanders, Detroit, is spending a few days at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. L. Simmer macher. James Ernest, three, Shiloh, injured when he fell from an automobile has been released from the hospital. The condition of Mrs.

John Facklcr remains "very serious according to the report from the hospital Friday. Mrs. Fackler underwent an operation one week ago and since then has had two blood transfusions. GYPSUM The Junior Order of King's Daughter's met at the home of Mrs. John Gulau Wednesday aft ernoon when new officers were elected.

Following a business meeting contests and refreshments provided diversion. The new officers are, Mrs Enos Rardon, president; Mrs John Gulau, vice president; Helen Salazgie, secretary and Dorothea Jensen, treasurer. PORT CLINTON (Special) There will be a complete ticket of Democratic candidates and a partial ticket of Republican candidates seeking nomination for Port Clinton village offices when the primary election is held in August. The Ottawa-co board of elections reports the following candidates as having filed nomination petitions prior to the deadline Friday evening. On the Democratic ticket there will be John Steager, a present councilman who has filed for nomination for mayor, unopposed on his ticket; for village clerk will be William Zeis and William Folder; for treasurer Earl McDowell; for council; Louis Sorensen, A.

W. Chapman and George Tewers, incumbents with Henry Hillman, Charles Nelson and Thomas J. eating, newK candidates; for board of public affairs, William Cleaver, Dan Gepfert and Otto heineman, all seeking re-election. The Republican candidates are: Mayor Carl Keller seeking reelection; Carl Burget for re-election fo rtreasurer; James Hess, Roland Shaper, and I. M.

Cooper for council. There are no candidates for the clerkship or for board of public affairs. Port Clinton is the only village in the county in which a primary election is held, the other villages and townships nominate by direct petition. A witty romantio 'comedy. "Model co-stars Dick Powell ami and Joan Blondcll.

Jt will top tlio two teature program starting Sunday at Seitz State theater. Gene Autry's latest adventure, "The Singing- Hill" is co-featured. White To Speak At Norwalk Flag Day Exercises NORWALK (Special) Dudley White will be the speaker at the Norwalk Elk's lodge national Flag Day program to be held for the general public in front of the Elk's Home, E. Main-st tonight. A program, appropriate for this special occasion has been prepared by the committee under the leadership of L.

D. McConkey and Exalted Ruler Don Ford. The New London High school band, with their new uniforms have been Norwalk visitors before. The program is as follows: Band music by the Norwalk and New London High bands 6:45 to 7 p. m.

Correct disposition of un-serviceable by Norwalk American Legion Post. Band Spangled banner and raising of the flag by military group in charge of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Kean. Elk's Flag Day ritual by the officers of Norwalk Elk's lodge. Dedication of Elk's new flag pole. A.

White. Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag by the public. of flag. Bless America. Excellent cooperation by all Norwalk Personals NORWALK (Special) and Mrs.

Carlton G. Schaffer have returned to their home in Charleston, W. after a brief visit in Norwalk. Mr. and Mrs.

Leslie Burras will leave Saturday for an extended trip through the western states. Mrs. M. L. Johnson and Mrs.

J. R. Llewellyn of Cleveland, who have been guests of Mrs. Frank Remington for the past week, left this morning for their home. Mills Is Speaker For Gathering Of Port Clinton of William A.

Mills, director of Or ganization Relations of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, will be speaker at the meeting of the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce at the Island House, Thursday, June 19. The subject of his address will be the stimulation of retail trade, worked out from the viewpoint of the shopper. Mills maintains that there is no limit to the effectiveness of retail group action if it is timely, intelligently planned and adequately financed. How the modern, alert retail merchant group promotes and protects business and the community will be discussed by Mills, who enjoyed many years of experience in this type of work. Formerly, he was the executive secretary of several Chambers of Commerce in West'Virginia, Ohio and Michigan before becoming associated with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

He has been intimately associated with many successful trade promotion campaigns and has become recognized as an authority in that particular field. He was instructor in Retail Merchant's Activities at the Chamber of Commerce school, Northwestern University, for two years, and surveys upon that subject conducted uiyler his direction have attracted nationwide attention. Officers For Ensuing Year Are Installed BELLEVUE (Special) The Bellevue Business and Professional Women's club held its annual installation of officers at the Bourdette Hotel. A dinner preceed the impressive candle light service. Tables for the dinner were centered with summer flowers.

Group singing and two vocal numbers by Mrs. Rose Sberna were featured. Mrs. Sberna sang, "Federation Song" and "Shine Out Star," composed by Dorothy Dillon, a member of the Cleveland club. Mr.

and Mrs. William Millerol 22 Reed-st are the parents of a daughter born this morning at Memorial Hospital. Miss Carolyn Peasley of Chicago is expected home Saturday for two week's vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Peasley.

Dr. Charles Peasley and Mr. Fred Johnson, who have been enjoying a two week's fishing in Michigan, will arrive home this, evening. military and ex-service men has been given to the Elk's lodge in organizing this program and it is hoped that the public will attend England's first daylight saving bill was introduced in 1908, but did not come into force until May, 1916. THOMAS S.

REITZ BELLEVUE Thomas S. Reitz, 68, 515 E. Main-st, died Friday in Bellevue Hospital. He had been ill since June 3. Mr.

Reitz was born in York-tp August 1, 1872, the son of Edward and Amelia Reitz. He spent his entire life in this vicinity. Reitz was a painter by trade. Surviving his widow, Mrs Susie Heter Reitz; three sons Charles, Norwalk; Thomas and Albert, Bellevue; one and one granddaughter; two sisters, the Misses Elizabeth and Emma Reitz and two brothers George and Ezra, all of Bellevue. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.

m. at the Young Funeral Home and at 2:30 p. at St. Paul's Reformed Church with the Rev. Walter B.

Leis officiating. Burial is to be in Bellevue Cemetery. Miss Florence Bates, a member of the board of directors, was the installing officer. Miss Daisy Williams was installed for the second year as the president. With hen will serve, Miss Bertha Helen Kistler, Miss Florence Rastall, Miss Mabel Potter, Miss Florence Royer, Miss Florence Wolf.

Miss Bettie Bruell was installed for a three year term as a director. Miss Marian Shriver and Miss Williams welcomed four new members into the club. Miss Nondas Horton, Miss Lois Eberly, Miss Esther Wagner and Miss Mary Stein. Mrs. Editli Mac Gross, the new emblem chairman explained the emblem to the new members.

The following committee chairman were named by Miss Williams: program. Miss Kistler; education, Miss Mildred Wagner; finance, Miss Mary Boiler; health, Miss Lois Barnes: international relations, Miss Winifred Klein; legislation, Miss Mildred Danklefsen; membership. Miss Marian Shriver; public affairs, Miss Justine Oehm; publicity, Miss Justine Oehm; emblem, Mrs. Edith Mae Gross; social, Miss Margaret Kendall; music, Miss Esthey Miller; transportation. Mrs.

Virgie Baker; publications, Miss Ruth Egan; history, Miss Ruth Egan; scrapbook, Miss Edith Mallory. 1SANDUSKY-CO I COURT NOTES! FREMONT After all testimony had been heard and both parties rested their case in the $25,000 damage suit of Ward Phelps, Detroit, against Luxton Boston, and Elgin, 111., retired piano manufacturer a settlement was effected. The suit originated in an auto collision, Oct. 18, 1939, at the intersection of the Vickery-rd and State High way 12. Although amount of the settlement in favor of the plaintiff was not disclosed, it was believed to be approximately the same as a $1,500 verdict given the plaintiff's brother, en Phelps, an Akron restaurant operator and driver of the car in which Ward Thelps was riding at the time of the collision.

Named Executrix Estella R. Schultz has been ap- poitned in probate court as exec trix of the estate of Mary Eliza beth Clink, Sandusky-tp. Application for appointment estimated the estate as $7,600 in personal property. Transfers Approved Transfer of three parcels in Outlot 51, Bellevue, in the estate of Charels E. Witt, Bellevue, has been approved in probate court, Transfer was asked to Maude Wilt, widow.

Final Account First and final account in the estate of Mary L. Strahl has been filed in probate court by Alice E. Fox, administratrix. The account listed receipt and distribution of $857.41. Marriage License Elmer J.

Carrothers, 36, farmer, Tiffin, and Dorothy L. Beard, 25, domestic, Clyde; Rev. George Pratt. Appointment Made Minnie A. Felton, Bellevue, has been appointed executrix of the estate of Dan R.

Felton. Application for appointment estimated the estate as $1,550. Port Clinton Tank Unit In Maneuvers FORT KNOX, Ky. (Special) Leaving here at 7 a. m.

today with 90 vehicles and 400 men, the 192nd GHQ Tank Battalion of the armored force started on a day tactical road march to Harrodsburg, and return. In command of Company ail- most one-fourth of the strength of the battalion, will be Captain Robert Sorenson, of Port Clinton. Company was formerly the 37th Tank Company, National Guard, located at Port Clinton. Most important phase of the march will be practice in loading and unloading and setting up administrative camps, in preparation for the coming maneuvers in Louisiana. Side trips will be made to Harrington Lake and Hodgens- ville, site of Lincoln's birthplace memorial.

The entire trip will cover 225 miles. About 6,700 gallons of gasoline will be carried. The procession will be made up of approximately 20 tanks, 20 motorcycles, seven scout cars, five "jeeps' command and reconnaissance cars), 12 "peeps" (small 1-4-ton command and reconnaissance cars), 20 large 2 1-2-ton trucks, 5 1 1-2-ton trucks, and one ambulance. Characteristic of all organizations of the armored force, the 192nd Tank Battalion is a self-sustained unit. Five of the large trucks will be traveling kitchens, others will be wheeled garages for necessary repairs to other vehicles, and many will carry bedding rolls, special field equipment, and the extra drums of gasoline.

Because of the short distance involved, rations will be forwarded from here each day. Leaving here this morning, the troops proceeded through Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Springfield, and planned to arrive at Harrodsburg about 2:30 p. m. They will set up an administrative camp on the fairgrounds there, leave early the next morning for their next bivouac area at Harrington Lake near Danville, Ky. The afternoon there will be devoted to swimming, boating, and fishing, and on the 18th they will return here via Lebanon, New Haven, and Hodgcnsville.

A two-hour stop is planned at Hodgensville for a visit to the national shrine of Lincoln's birthplace. The personnel of the 192nd GHQ Tank Battalion are from former National Guard tank companies of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Mrs. Bronson Blakely and daughter are spending several days this week in Toledo with her parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Bahnsen entertained relatives at a kitchen shower in honor of their neice. Virginia Bahnsen who will become the bride of James Russel. Saturday, June 21. Cards provided diversion for the evening, and many useful gifts were received the guest of honor.

STAGE ANNUAL PROM NORWALK, large attendance of students of the junior and senior classes of Norwalk High school and members of the faculty enjoyed the annual prom held this week at the Norwalk Country club. The rooms were cleverly decorated with green and white balloons and streamers. Music for the dancing was furnished by Phil Link and his orchestra with Miss Betty Ballard as vocalist. During the evening refreshments were served, and dancing was enjoyed until one o'clock. ANNOUNCE WEDDING NORWALK, (Special) have been issued to the wedding of Miss Mary Reineck, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Reineck, and Harold Veitch, son of Mr. Lacey Veitch. The wedding will be an event of Wednesday, June 18. Automobile drivers obtain the best vision when the windshield is tipped back slightly at the top.

Little Cats In Embroidery By MRS. ANNE CABOT KLI ling- blue? Thi-so seven, smiling little busy-bodies of eats will maki: you nulle, i-ut your needle arid thrtiul and this summertime set of towels lor your Ritehcn. The little eat is doing such very pleaiuut licsing the lawn, rushing oi't' on a vacation trip, huviiiR a you'll love having linn aroun-l. I'm him on your towel or use linn in ehild's rot in. JOaeh design is about li by 0 inches and embroidery is in cross stitch, luzy daisy and line stitched.

Colors ur -j rod, blue, yellow and green. Incidentally, these tlesiuns are just about the right to use en blocks of unbleached muslin for a child's liedupreMd. Kor traiiKt 'er patterns for all seven little summertim eats, sketches of Mil cites used, amounts ii mulct in's specified color chart No. send 10 ceiils in A 10, ADPKKSS lied loc I 'ATTKKN Ml lo Anne Cabot, -Star -News, I (Mi Seve Avenue, New Vork Cit.s, JOHN II. ALLEN VERIMLION Funeral services for John H.

"Gramp" Allen, 91, one of the oldest residents of Vermilion and Erie-co, were held today at the Edward M. Fisher Funeral Home here. The Rev. II. E.

Weber of the Vermilion Reformed Church officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Warren. Mr. Allen died late Thursday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs.

Vera Leidheiser, 300 W. South-st. He had been in ill health for some time but was seriously ill only a few weeks. The deceased was well known to school children, having operated a candy store opposiie the High school until about three years ago. Before coming to Vermilion 22 years ago Mr.

Allen was an ploye of the Erie Railroad in Warren for many years. While a resident oC Warren he was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leidheiser. with whom he made his home and Mrs.

H. C. Eekenroad, Elyria; one son, John Allen, Warren; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His wife diet 1 25 years ago. ENTERTAIN CLUB NORWALK, (Special) The Young Mothers club was entertained at the home tA Mrs.

Dale Kavanaugh, Chestnut-st recently, the new president, Mrs. Clifford Silcox, taking charge. The' program for the coming year was discussed. The topic for the afternoon, "Have You Tried Silence" was in charge of Mrs. Robert Crouch.

Those fortunate in con- rests were Mrs. Merrill White, and Mrs. James Esker. The hostess served tempting refreshments at the close of the meeting. OTTO WRECKER FREMONT Funeral services will be conducted Sunday for Otto Wrecker, 52, World War veteran living near Letchie, Wood-eo.

who died enroute to a Toledo hospital Thursday afternoon- He had been in failing health since serving with the Army of Occupation in Germany in 1918 and last week contracted pneumonia- Surviving are his mother, Mrs- Eliza Bahnsen, with whom he lived; four sisters. Lenor and Ella Wrecker, at home; Mrs- Carl Sanders. Toledo, and Mrs- August Petersen, Dostcr. Mich, and brother John Wrecker Woodville. BEGIN VACATIONS NORWALK (Special) Pupils in the local public and parochial schools officially began their summer vacations today following the distribution of grade cards in the various schools.

Graduation exercises were held at Norwalk Junior High school Friday morning and similar exercises were held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Friday evening at 7:30 when 31 members of the eighth grade at St. Paul's school were given diplomas. JAPAN'S 'FIRST LADY' CHILD IMPROVES NORWALK condition of Mary Weidinger, age 8 injured when struck by a motor ear Milan-av last week is reported improved. The youngster daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Weidinger, suffered more extensive injuries than were thought. According to x-rays, both collar bones were broken, her right leg was broken the knee and flip, and her right ankle fractured UNITE FOR PICNIC NORWALK. (Special) The High school club of the Presbyterian Church and the Epworth League of the Methodist Church will have a joint picnic-meeting Sunday, June 15 at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Franz, Old Homestead. The twn meet at their respective churches at three o'clock, weather permitting. Following swimming and a picnic supper there will be a devotional meeting at which Rev. Mellish will speak to the young people. The Empress of Japan Pictured leaving the Tokio -headquarters of the Japanese Red Cross "is the Empress of Japan who attended the annual Cross meeting.

The empress is rarely photographed. TRANSFER MANAGER FREMONT (Special) W. O. James, manager of the Paramount and Strand theaters here for the past seven years, will be transferred to Marion, where he wijl take charge of the Palace and Marion theaters on July 1. All are owned by the Northio Theaters corporation.

James will be succeeded here by William Yeakle, at present manager of the Kentucky and State Danville, DwightrKirk, present assistant manager here, will remain with the Fremont houses. PROVIDE FOR CAMPERS FREMONT (Special) A considerable quantity of surplus commodities will be made available for the Camp Fire Girls summer camp on Catawba island, it was announced today. The camp is eligible for the commodities in that about 100 under-privileged children will be given summer vacations there. Children whose camp services are paid for, will not benefit from the distribution. Life Is Simple for Angus Until His Girl Packs Up and Runs Off to New York! From Then On Angus and Trouble Are Steady Pals! Follow This Human Cyclone Through Hilarious Adventure In SERIAL STORY CALIBAN FROM CALEB BY NORMAN KAHL Copyright, 1941, NEA Service.

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