Port Clinton Herald and Republican from Port Clinton, Ohio • 1

Trust Fund For New Hospital Is sclosed Here THE WEATHER PORT CLINTON HERALD Columbus, 'Oblo to Port ERCHANT generally Clinton. Cloudy and Continued Cool Librarian serve, you. AND REPUBLICAN Newman, shop today. JUNE 1937 J. Ohio H.

Established in 1887 PORT CLINTON, OHIO, FRIDAY, 10 PAGES 25 Thousand Dollar Business Block May Go Up In This City BUILDING IS TO BE ERECTED ON PERRY ST. HERE Anothr New Building Is Also Contemplated For This City That Port Clinton may soon see construction of a $25,000 business block on Perry street, was learned by the Herald yesterday, after it was revealed that plans already have been drawn for such a building and are now being studied by contractors, with a view to offering bids on its construction. What the building will be used for and the type of construction it will be made of, was not revealed. It was learned however, that a Fremont owns the property, upon which "the new building is being planned for construction. At least one out-of-town contractor had completed his figures on the structure yesterday, the Herald was informed from reliable sources.

Secrecy surrounding the new building, has lead a few to believe that some new type of business is contemplated for Port Clinton. Little could be learned for publica- STANDARD GARAGE BUILDING IS SOLD The Standard Garage building, one of Port Clinton's largest business structures on Madison today goes into the hands of W. Garn, of Fremont a deal was consumated Wednesday between he and trustees of the National bank here. The building which has two store fronts and large garage space in the rear was sold by the bank, which has owned the property for several years. For some time it has been occu-(Continued on page 10, col.

4) tion, on what it would be used for. Neither was it announced for publication, when actual construction would start. No local real estate agency has been contacted on possible handling of the affair. Another report reaching the Herald yesterday, was that two Port Clinton professional men are planning to also construct a new office building here. The lower portion of this structure would be used by the two men, while the upper floors would be made into apartments.

Approval on plans are also being awaited by William C. Timblin, for his new drug store to be erected on Madison street. As soon A8 the plans are approved, construction will be started. The site for this building has already been cleared. DIES OF GUNSHOT HURTS IN HOSPITAL William Schneider, 71, of Oak Harbor, died in Memorial hospital at Fremont Saturday of gunshot wounds in his breast and arms.

Mr. Schneider was accidentally wounded last Wednesday when a shot gun carried into the field with him to shoot birds while he worked exploded as his team perked unexpectedly, He was taken to the hospital immediately, where his condition gradually grew worse. The body was removed to Oak Harbor from where funeral services were held Tuesday. Carload of Oil To Go on Streets Here Port Clinton motorists will soon be making the air "blue with cuss words" while housewives will be singing the praises of local officials through action taken at council meeting Tuesday night. This action brought forth the purchase of a car load of oil from Henry Bergman, of Genoa, to be layed on unpaved streets in Port Clinton.

Streets will be oiled as soon 8.8 the product arrives here. Officials From Two Counties Met Here A joint meeting of Ottawa and Wood county commissioners was held in the court house here yesterday to consider the matter of improving Turtle Creek in the two counties. Property owners had presented a petition asking that the creek, which is about 12 miles long, be cleaned out and that the entrance of the creek be Improved by repairing he piers. CORPORATION BUYS DEMONSTRATE NEW LIGHTS FOR LOCAL STREETS Cowgill Presents Another Plan to City Fathers Here on Tuesday A discussion which took up most of the session's time, resulted in no official action Tuesday night, as members of city council heard arguments presented for better street lights in Port Clinton. H.

A. Cowgill, manager of' the local division of the Public Service Company, in another attempt to put through a plan for more adequate lighting of streets here, told council of a plan whereby the efficiancy of the lights could be increased by approximately 32 percent. "We have new plan in mind," Mr. Cowgill told City Fathers, "in that lights now be coated with a sort of silver paint. This will step up the efficiency by 32 percent." In presenting his plans, Mr.

Cowgill had representatives of the American Ills aminating Company present, to go further into the detail. These representatives presented the plan in full and asked that they be permitted to give a demonstration of the worthiness of it next Tuesday night. Cowgill. estimated that the cost to the city would be about $85 more a year than the present rate. GIRL IS SAVED AT PUT IN BAY Nine-Year-Old is Pulled In By Boat Rope Marilyn, nine-year-old daughter Mr.

and Mrs. Raymond Linker of Put in Bay, was rescued from a possible watery grave on the island Saturday, when she was pulled into the water while playing with her sister Joan at Fox's dock. The accident happened when Joan was playing in a row boat and Marilyn was holding the rope fastened to it. The child was pulled into the deep water when her sister pulled on the oars. John Brokate and Earl Biehler, who were working on the dock, heard the splash and cries of the child, and immediately rushed to her rescue.

The girl managed to keep afloat until the men pulled her safely to shore. She suffered no ill effects from the accident. MORE SERVICES SET AT CATHOLIC CHURCH Summer folks who visit here this year, and who attend the Immaculate Conception Catholic church, will find additional services at their command, through arrangements made by Rev. Karl Brand, pastor of the local congregation. Father Brand has announced that beginning on Sunday, June 27, four masses will be celebrated in the church each Sunday morning until at least the of the summer season.

The schedule for the summer season, which starts June 27, calls for masses at six o'clock, seven o'clock, nine-thirty and eleven o'clock. At the present time, only two masses are observed, at eight and ten o'clock. Reverts Back To Original Use Pictured above is the building and grounds acquired by the Mon Ami Champagne from Addison K. Ellthorpe of Catawba Island. The building was built in the early 1870's for a wine cellar, and now becomes, for the firs: time since then, the center of wine and champagne making.

Building To Again See Action After 65 Years Sixty-five years ago, a stone building was constructed over four cellars on top a hill on the southern part of Catawba Island, for the purpose of manufacturing and aging wine. Today, almost sixty years later, the building is being reverted back to the purpose it originally was constructed for, through the purchase of the Wayside Tee on Catawba, by the Mon Ami Champagne Inc. The building and eight acres of surrounding grounds was purchased Tuesday, and already erations have been started, fitting it for a winery. So far back does actual construction of the building go, that few can be found who know the original owners. Historians here declare that the building was erected in the year 1872, after four wine cellars were dug.

For about five years afterward, grapes were pressed and wine made in the building, and then, following financial difficulties, the company ceased operations. Since that time, not a drop of wine was made in the building. H'storians also declare that several attempts were made to reopen the place, but all failed. For a time mushrooms were grown la the deep cellars, and later, they were used 8.8 storage places for vegetables and fruits. The most recent venture came in 1931, when Roy Eenway opened the place as a "Wayside The upper floor was equipped with a minature golf.

course, a1 and tables and chairs were placed for drinking of wine. This business lasted only a short time. Two Given Awards at Local Theatres Two Port Clinton people were richer by neat sums Tuesday night after attending the Madrid and Erie theatres here, Joseph Wheeler, manager of the playhouses, announced Wednesday morning. D. W.

Fall was recipient of the $200 award, while Matie Selgo was given the $50. WILL ICE FOUNTAINS People in the downtown section these warm days will find city officials have provided another service, after action WAS taken by council Tuesday night to ice two public drinking fountains. Bids were asked yesterday of local ice dealers to ice the fountains at the corer of Madison and Second, and at Madison and Perry streets. All during the years since building was constructed, the grounds have been kept neat, and few driving past failed to notice the beauty of the surrounding territory. For many years now the property was owned by Addison K.

Ellithrope. It passed from his hands Tuesday, when acquired by the Mon Ami Champagne Co. which 1s now reopening the place as a winery. CAMP PERRY TO OPEN SUNDAY Camp Perry's season will officially open Sunday, when the Second Battalion, 372nd Infantry, colored troops, under the command of Major Howard Gilbert of Columbus, will arive for a two week's training period. The 73rd Infantry Brigade, commanded by General Ludwig nelly, of Cleveland will arrive 4, for its annual two weeks encamp.

ment. Col. Louis S. Houser, of Chillicothe, commander of the special troops, will arrive with his men Sunday, July 11, and will break camp July 25. The 74th Infantry Brigade, commanded by Brigidier General Frank D.

Henderson will be in camp from July 18 to August 1. The final Ohio National Guard encampment of the season will be from August 1 to August 15, when the 112th regiment of Engineers, the 112th Medical regiment and the 37th Division quartermaster trains take over the camp. HOSTRUP NEW HEAD OF LOCAL MASONS Torvald Hostrup, of Port Clinton, will be the new Master of the Gibraltar Council, No. 117, Royal and Select Masters here, after election of officers was held. Others named were: George J.

Tewers, deputy master; William B. Woolley, principal conductor of work; George F. Meyer, treasurer; Guy W. Lotridge, recorder; Oliver True, captain of the guard; Fred Yensen, conductor of council; Benjamin E. Frederici, steward, and Amos W.

Fall, sentinal. Installation was held following the election. Ohio Supreme Court Gives Ruling In Somers Pre-Nuptial Agreement (By Special Correspondent) COLUMBUS, June 10. Another step In her efforts to break a prenuptial agreement was lost here today by Mrs. Alice Mae Somers, the widow of the late multi-millionaire Port Clinton, Ohio, resident, when the case was taken before the Ohio supreme court.

The supreme court ruled against her in the case which was originally heard before the Ottawa county courts and then the district courts CATAWBA READY TO OPERATE WITHIN SIX WEEKS Company Has Output of 400,000 Bottles Of Champagne Annually; Moving Equipment Into New Plan Here Now Port Clinton this week becomes the home of one of the nation's larger wine and champagne industries, with purchase of the Wayside Tee, a former wine cellar on Catawba Island, by the Mon Ami Champagne and the moving of equipment from the Sandusky plant to the island. A deal whereby the four-cellar winery and eight acres of ground, will again be turned into its original industry was consumated Tuesday by Victor Von Baden, president of the company, after it was found that the Sandusky plant was too small, and room was not provided for expansion. The firm of Graves and Duff handled legal matters for the Ellithrope family owners, while Attorney HughC. Laughlin represented the winery. The first of 200 truck loads of champagne wine and equipment moved into the building this week.

SIGN BOTTLE CONTRACT Victor Von Baden, president of the Mon Ami Champaign which has acquired the old winery on Catawba, announced yesterday afternoon that a contract had been signed with the OwensIllinois Giss at Toledo, to furnish all bottles used here. The company used more than a half million bottles annually, Von Baden said. In making this Atnouncement, he added that bottles manufactured in this country are far superior to those made in 1 Europe. It is expected that operations will be started by July first. Victor Von Baden, president of the Mon Ami Corporation, when interviewed here Tuesday, said that approximately 55 people would be employed at the new concern.

Most of them will be moved here from Sandusky, where the company has been in operation for the past three years, A native of Austria, Mr. Von Baden is regarded as an expert in this line of business. He announced that William Post, a native of Austria would be superintendent of the plant. And old hand at making champagne and wines, Mr. Post has been in this business for many years.

He speaks sixteen languages and formerly served in the Austrian army. William Yule of Marblehead will be the wine expert. Harry Collin, of Toledo is vice president of the company. The company, Mr. Von Baden announced manufactured.

410,000 bottles of wine champagne last year, but with larger quarters here, they expect to pass the half million mark next year. 250,000 bottles of champagne will be moved to the winery here next week, he said. Present output of the company is a little over 400,000 bottles. The president also stated that he hopes eventually to use nothing but island grapes for his product. He stated that his company could use the crops from approximately 1,000 acres each year, if furnished.

In giving out this information, he reported that the island winery has a storing capacity of one million botties. Asked what market he already has for his product, Mr. Von Baden said that all leading hotels throughout the country are now using his brand. An old French method is used to produce the fine champagnes and wines, he said. This recipe la more than 300 years old, used extensively in France.

anthe corporation which will make Port Clinton its headquarters, was formed in 1934 as a Texas corporation. It maintains a main office in Houston, Texas. The local winery will be the largest owned by the company, Von Baden stated. The corporation, while it does its main business in the wholesale line, will also do 8 retail business at the winery here. Louis Squires of Tyler, will manage the company here, Von Baden stated.

Plans are being made to hold huge opening celebration early next month, but these had to be changed late yesterday, when it was learned that the building would not be ready in time. Mr. Von Baden said he did not know at this time, just when he would hold the opening, but hoped that everything would be in readiness by sometime in August. New concrete floors were being put in the building this week, which will delay the opening. MAGRUDER GIVES TRUST FUND FOR LOCAL HOSPITAL $200,000 Reported Left by Banker Who Died at Home Wednesday PERRY STREET TO RECEIVE BIT OF REPAIR JOB NOW Cold Patch Treatment Is To Be Given Portion of Perry Street With all of Port Clinton practically giving up hopes for new Perry street along its lakefront, council at its meeting Tuesday night, authorized the purchase of a quantity of cold patch in an effort to at least put the street in some state of repair.

The original project, calling for expenditure of more than $100,000 000 to build new highway, apparently is "off" for at least this year. State highway officials had promised some sort of action over two months ago, but to date, so it is learned, plans are still being drawn up on the project. At Columbus yesterday, additional bids were being opened ious highway projects throughout. the state, but the Port project was again conspicuous by its absence from the list. Perry street which has been in a bad state of repairs for several months, now is forcing motorists to other sections of town in an effort to escape bumps and deep ruts.

Council in the hope of keeping the street at least passable, ordered a quantity of cold patch, and authorized the street department to "fix up" the street in the vicinity of Lakeview park. SPENT ANXIOUS TIME IN SHAFT Six students of the senior class of Sandusky high school, had an exciting ten minutes Saturday, when they were stranded in the elevator high up in Perry's Viobory Memorial at Put in Bay. The elevator stuck in the shaft, when Miss Thelma Hoffman, one of the group, jumped and the jar produced by it caused the safety device to catch and the elevator to stop. It required ten minutes before the elevator again was put in operation. FRANK FRITZ HEADS K.

OF C. COUNCIL Meeting In regular session Tuesday night, members of the Knights of Columbus council here elected Frank Fritz as the new grand knights for the ensuing year. Other officers named were Amos Lattimore, deputy grand knight; Alban Scherer, chancellor; George Drusbacky, warden; Bernard Kaspar, recorde; Theodore Pokey, outside guard; Edward Kaspar, inside guard; Fred Hauser, treasure; William McDonald, advocate and Eugene Collins, trustee. MRS. JAMES FISK BETTER Reports given out by late yesterday, were to the that the condiion of Mrs.

Fisk was much better. She confined to the home of her Warren, on Catawba Island. That Port Clinton may have a new $200,000 hospital, was reported yesterday when it was believed that the late Howard B. Magruder who died Wednesday, had left a trust fund estimated at about that sum, for the purpose of building a hospital, Prior to his death, Mr. Magruder is reported to have established a trust fund, estimated at about 000, for the purpose of establishingequipping and maintaining a local hospital, to be known as the H.

B. Magruder Memorial Hospital of Port Clinton. This hospital, it is said, would be operated for the benefit particularly, but not exclusively, of residents of Port Clinton and Ottawa county. Mrs. Myra Magruder, the wife who died April 28, was also said to have been instrumental in planning the proposed hospital.

In his younger years, Mr. Magruder was interested in the banking business with his brother, the late Samuel Magruder, they operating the bank founded by their father. Although a member of the Ottawa County Bar Association, he was never very active in the practice of law. DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR ON FILING Three Candidates Seeking Position as Mayor With the deadline drawing near for fling petitions for public affice drawing to a close, politicians late last night were completing their slates for both the Democratic and Republican primaries. Final date for filing petitions is today, Atty.

George Slaughter, clerk of the election board announced yesterday. To date, the following have taken out petitions for office: for mayor, Fred W. Slauterbeck, Elijah Brough and Clarence Yost; for clerk, Ernest Koehne and Earl McDowell; for marshall, Martin Carstensen; for council, William Timblin, John Steager and A. W. Chapman.

For board of public affairs, Dan Gepfert, William Cleaver and Otoo Heineman. Democrats were called into caulcus last night, to complete their slate, while it was learned that R. A. Barnholt, chairman of the Republican committee, had secured five petitions for possible candidates. STATE MATCHES AT CAMP ON JUNE 25 The third annual Ohio "rifle and pistol matches will be staged at Camp Perry June 25, 26 and 27, when hundreds of the state's marksmen will compete.

Major John W. Hession, of New Haven, is executive officer of the shoot, while E. N. Littleton, Bowling Green, is president of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association. The annual National Rifle and Pistol Matches, which will attract nearly 5,000 competitors will open August 22 and close Septemebr 11.

Wideman Band To Play on the Island PUT IN BAY, June 10. -Residents of Put in Bay will be treated to a band concert In Bay Front Park on Saturday night, when Harry Wideman of Port Minton, will bring his 35-piece band to the island. The concert begins promptly at 7:45 p. m. An excursion will be run by the Steamer Erie Isle out of Catawba, leaving at six o'clock, for this concert.

of appeal, whereby she was to receive an annuity of $6000 after his death in lieu of dower rights. Mrs. Somers in her petition stated that she had signed the pre-nuptial agreement in Orlando, on January 6, 1930, shortly before she and Mr. Somers were to be married. She contended she did not know what the agreement contained.

Her petition also stated that Mr. Somers was paying $4000 a year allmony to his first wife and $10,000 to his second. Mr. Somers died at Put in Bay in June of 1934, leaving an estate of more than a million dollars. He formerly controlled the Cieveland Indians baseball team, and at the time of his death operated a large coal company in Cleveland.

He also served as an official of the Matthews Boat Company here, and had made his home in Port Clinton for a number of years. WANT TRACKS relatives railway officials, Wednesday effect asked to repair the James tracks along the is the Fremont road, after son its meeting Tuesday, matter. Company were street and right-of-way on council at took up the.