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a a a a a a a a a 6 THE OPIO HIST. SOCIETY 15th Ave, High 43210 Columbus, Oh- BECORDS of NOTE Peg Bunning Is Homecoming Queen Friday is homecoming day in Port Clinton, and in keeping with the occasion, students in all four classes of the high school Thursday were putting final touches on floats which will be a feature of the occasion. A parade, led by the high school band will be staged during the afternoon, as students whoop it up for a Friday night grid victory over Perkins. The floats also will parade around the football field at game time. Appropriate ceremonies will be held at halftime of the contest.

Queen of the homecoming will be Peg Bunning, a senior. Her attendant will be Cindy Bolte, also a senior. Miss Bunning will receive her crown at half of the game. Other queen candidates who also will serve as attendants are Rose Ann McCann, a junior; Mary Kate Lano, a sophomore; and Judy Grant a freshman. Mrs.

Heisler Dies Wednesday Mrs. Celia Tomor Heisler, 76, died suddenly late Wednesday at her home, 219 W. Second street, Port Clinton. Born in Ugood, Hungary, Nov. 17, 1891, she came here as a young woman.

Surviving are her husband Daniel; two daughters, Mrs. A. C. (MaryOhm) Dewey and Mrs. Tom Semon, both Port Clinton; one sister, Mrs.

Margaret Vargo of Pontiac, Michigan; and six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Gerner and Wolf Funwill be held at 10 a.m. Immaculate eral Home after 7 p.m. thursdays, Services Conception church, Rev. C.

J. Dobmeyer officlating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. Oct. 30 For Tricks Or Treats By order and proclamation of Mayor Gordon S.

Cooper, the night of Wednesday, October 30 has been set aside as "Trick of Treats" night in Port Clinton. Announcement to that effect was made by the mayor this week. Trick and Treats by children will be permitted only between the hours of and 8 p.m. on October 30. Adults are being asked to exercise caution and care in driving through city streets during those hours, to insure safety to children.

Probation Violated, Sent To Pen David L. Newman must serve from one to seven years in the Ohio penitentiary. Because he violated his probation, handed down in common pleas court, it was revoked and the sentence ordered. Newman sometime ago had entered a plea of guilty to charges that he stole more than $600 from the Louis Wolff store on Madison street. His probation had been violated because of drinking.

Seeks Appointment, Pay Increase A request was filed with county commissioners Monday, seeking reappointment of Mrs. Vivian Stahl as common pleas court reporter and requesting also a $100 a month Increase in pay. Mrs. Stahl has been the official reporter in the court for several years. The pay increase, if granted by the commissioners would be for a three-year period at $7,200 a year.

No action has been taken. Commission Turns Down Request H. L. Jenkins, 405 Fulton street may not erect a car-port on his property. So says the Port Clinton Planning Commission, in action taken at the last meeting.

Jenkins' property is adjacent to and south of the Esmond Dairy. He had secured a waiver from the concern. The request was disallowed on grounds that it would tend to establish a precedent for other property owners. Zelms Must Face County Charges A 20-year-old Port Clinton youth has been bound to the Ottawa county grand jury in bond of $500, following a 1 hearing held in municipal court this week. He is Jerry Zelms, of 517 Adams street.

Zelms was charged with bastardy by Darlene Krizan. A Salute To Them This is Fire Prevention Week. The sound of the tone on the alerting radio, and the sound of sirens are 833. summons to 23 members of Port Clinton fire department to make fire runs, and to answer other emergencies. Firemen instantly stop their work 80 that the call might be answered.

Most people perhaps, have given little or no thought to it, but employers of these men make a contribution to this community service too. They permit their employees to leave their work without delay to respond to the emergency. Their contribution in payroll time and the frequent inconveniences that result from releasing their employees is sincerely appreciated by all firemen---and the communlty. we are sure the general public will join in acknowledging with heartfelt thanks very Important role the following bustness concerns play in our community safety: City of Port Clinton, Stens Petersen Motor Sales, Ford Motor Clinton Auto Parts, Department of Interior, Job Corps, Board of Education, Standard Products, L. and H.

Plumbing and Heating, Bowman Products, East Harbor State Park, New Departure, Whitey's Shell Station, U. S. Gypsum, Michigan Transportation, McCullough Excavating and Construction and MizenerDrynan Hardware. And while we're at it, why not a salute to the following fire department and members: Chief Walter Miller, First Assistant Chief Edward Gates, Second Assistant Chief Russ Carnes, Captain Marvin Nelson, Lieutenant Donald Mortus, Acting Lieutenants John Drummer and Robert Molnar, and Dave Babcock, Robert Below, Lawrence Bolton, Mush Easton, Kenneth Ellithorpe, Ron Harger, Thomas Krupp, Richard Leow, Amos Netherland, Charles O'Neal, William Riddle, Virgil Julian Sickmiller, David Twynham, Ralph Witt and Dennis Wright. It's Homecoming For Redskin Fans Friday PORT CLINTON, OHIO Port Clinton THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1968 Port Clinton's Only Locally Owned Newspaper Herald VOLUME 81, NO.

17 COOPER RESIGNS AS MAYOR OF CITY Zeis Takes Office Nov. Port Clinton will have a new mayor on November 1. Taking office on that date will be Lockwood Zels, president of the Tadsen Insurance Agency. Zels will succeed Gordon S. Cooper, who Tuesday night announced his resignation and retirement from public office as of Nov.

1. Cooper's announcement that he was leaving as head of the city government after five years of service, did not come as a bombshell, as The sun was shining brightly---a good omenat 10 a.m. Tuesday, as the first shovel of dirt was dug at side of the $1.6 million Magruder hospital addition. And dignitaries of all type were on hand to take part. In photo at left, Ray Lambert, president of the hospital board turns the first shovel of dirt, using a gold spade.

Pictured left to right are R. Moorhead, archi- Wm. O. Reagin, 44, of Chillicothe, was scheduled to go on trial in common pleas court here Thursday. Charged with the theft Lawnmower Speculation Rife On New Council Member There's nothing more uncertain than politics.

But that isn't keeping speculation out of the picture in the guessing game which presently is going on in Port Clinton. Only two things are certain Gordon S. Cooper has resigned as mayor effective Nov. 1. In his seat after that date will be Lockwood Zeis, who goes up from president of council.

Taking over place as council president will be Max McLaury. He now is president of council pro-tem. But who takes over McLaury's place around the council table? That is where the guessing game already has come in. Some circles are al- Youngster Dies In Auto Mishap Michael Ray Foster, 5, was pronounced dead at Fremont Memorial hospital Monday after he was struck by a car near his home at Sandusky county Road 13, west of his Burgoon home. The son of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Foster, Route 1, Burgoon, he suffered a broken neck and head injuries. According to the state patrol the boy dashed in front of a car driven by Karen Lehman, 16, of Route 1, Risingsun. Surviving besides the parents are twin brothers Lon and Jon, another brother Rick; sister Terri, all at home; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Pfelffer of Port Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoshal of Oak Harbor. Forfeits Bond Roger H. Mentick, 61, of Luckey, failed to put in an appearance in municipal court here.

Charged with failure to yield the right of way in a traffic accident, he had been out on bond $50. When he failed to show up regularly scheduled hearing, his bond was revoked. Hearing Aid Cords, Batterien at Greens Recall (adv.) tect; Robert Dumminger, hospital administrator; Florence Specht, retired administrator; Mr. Lambert; Cliff Berkebile, also of the board; and Charles Mosser, general contractor. At right Miss Specht, who long had administered affairs at the hospital, helps Mr.

Lambert hold the spade used in the first operation. (Story page 3). of lawnmowers valued at $1,800 from Wahlers Implement Co. on August 31, Reagin heard a plea made in court Monday turned down. ready known to be grooming a man for the position.

The choice will be to council members themselves, provided of course that they pick a successor to McLaury who represents Ward 2. Council must act within thirty days or the new mayor then may make the appointment. McLaury, like Zels, has shared Jaycee honors as Man of the Year. Meanwhile Zeis, who will take over as mayor, is no newcomer, nor is he untried in administrative affairs. He is president of the Tadsen Insurance Agency.

34 years of age, he will be the youngest person ever to have served as mayor of Port Clinton. The father of four children, he is a 1952 graduate of Port Clinton high school, and received his degree from Miami University in 1956. He first was named council president on June 1, 1965. In 1964, because of his many activities with the Jaycees, he was named Man of the Year by the organization. He also has served on many civic committees, and has held most local and district offices in the Jaycees.

Zels during the time he has served as coucil president, has been one of the right-hand men to Cooper and other administrative city nounce to you the resignation of Gordon Cooper as mayor of Port Clinton. So said Lockwood Zels Tuesday night His face shows his feelInge as he made the announcement at a meeting of city council, LOCKWOOD ZEIS "It is with sincere and deep regrets that I an- Trial Opens Through his attorney Tom Corogin, Reagin brought up the matter of being arrested without due service of a search warrant. He said that when arrested by Officer Paul Molnar of Port Clinton police department, there was no such service of a warrant. Molnar in his testimony before the court had stated that Reagin was the one who removed the covering on a truck. Beneath them were the lawnmowers.

Continuance of the case was requested, by Judge Tom D. Stahl turned it down and set Thursday for the trial to begin. At the same time Ezra A. Nunley, 32, also of Chillicothe, and also charged with the theft, appeared in court Monday. Through his attorney' James Thierry asked that the evidence be supressed, but this too was dented by the court.

Becouse Thierry has not had time to prepare his case for Nunley, his trial will begin November 6. New Law Regulates Discharge Of Water Effective at once, it is illegal to discharge roof drains, foundation drains and other clean water into sanitary sewers in Port Clinton. Council Tuesday night passed an emergency measure, prohibiting such drainage. The local law is in accordance with orders from the state department of health. The measure is aimed mostly at new construction here.

Nearly 90 percent of property owners now drain water into combined sewer systems, and this will be permitted if presently the case. In the ordinance, the safety service director is authorized to conduct surveys as to any violations. Those who continue violations beyond the time limit provided will be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction be fined not less than $10 nor more than $300. Each day in which any such violation shall continue after a period of thirty days following the original conviction, will be deemed a separate offense, the ordinance also states. Juveniles, 21-Year-Old Held In Drinking Bout A 21 year old Port arrest also was not disClinton man faced ser- closed in the brief relous charges in muni- port filed by police.

cipal court Wednesday. It said only that a James S. Eliyas, who call was received at has been residing with Continued on page 13 relatives on West Third street, was charged with DIES MONDAY contributing to the de- Lawrence A. Chio, 31, linquency of minors, and better known as Lorney, for buying alcohol for died Monday athis home use of minors. 829.

Alvison Toledo. Ellyas was arrested Among survivors is his Friday night, in what grandfather Chas. Chio police listed as a dis- of Bono. Funeral serturbance "In the east vices were held Thursend of They did day at 9:30 a.m. in St.

not indicate the address. Catherine's church, ToWhat prompted the ledo. some later declared. It has been known in some circles for some time that he was toying with the idea of resigning. Contacted by the Herald on each occasion he "as denied the time." reports of this Cooper, in a letter to Zeis, who will step up from his position president of council, cited two factors in resigning.

No. 1, the letter stated, was a press of business. He owns the Gordon Cooper Agency on Buckeye Boulevard. No. 2 reason was the matter of health.

The mayor several months ago suffered a severe heart attack which hospitalized him for a time. Some council members as well as spectators at the Tuesday night meeting of city officials, did show that they were stunned by the announcement. That "something was up" was indicated early in the evening when Mrs. Cooper and the couple's son John walked into council rooms. The mayor, as is the usual custom at opening of the meeting, acknowledge their presence by saying "I'd like you to know that the two people who answer most of my telephone calls are here tonight, my loving wife and fine son John.

Even at that point some did not suspect that the mayor's retirement, announcement forthcoming later in the evening. Tears were in evidence in many eyes following his announcement. Mrs. Cooper wept. silently as Zeis read a prepared script eulogizing the mayor as man who has always impressed me by his Even the mayor wept as the eulogy continued There werefew dry eyes in the crowd.

Zeis waited until the GORDON S. COOPER Resigns Post final order of business for the evening came up, before making the announcement. He said in his opening remarks that the mayor wished to resign as of Nov. 1. "For three and a half years I have been close to Zets stated, "and in all that time I have been impressed by his dedication.

"The community is in better condition today because of him." Zeis then went on to recite some of the many accomplishments of Cooper and the present administration. He said among other things that Cooper: Provided leadership at the closing of Erie Army Depot; that he sought and secured federal assistance in the reconstruction 0- gram. He was a booster of regional planning, gave leadership in getting five miles of streets resurfaced; constantly upgraded salaries of employees, and upgraded city equipment. He also re equipped the police department for better law enforcement; modernized the Continued on page 13 Two of the more interested spectators at Tuesday night's city council meeting were Mrs. Gordon S.

Cooper and son John. They are pictured here as they heard their husband and father being eulogized, following announcement that he is resigning and retiring as mayor of Port Clinton. The resignation takes effect Nov. 1. Citizens Might Help By Repairing Walks A committee of city council, headed by Paul Krofft, believes citizens repair their sidewalks and thus solve much of the local problem.

Krofft voiced himself that way Tuesday night, 88 he reported on the long battle being waged to have new sidewalks constructed and old ones repaired. He said that he has some legislation from Toledo and other nearby cities, regulating sidewalks and their condition, but feels that the administration should work out proper legislation here. Krofft also suggested that the superintendent of city services be named sidewalk in- spector. "He gets around town a lot, and could be on the lookout for places where sidewalks need repair. That way we could get program star he said.

He also stated that he and his committee will meet with the soltcitor to work out proper legislation on sidewalk repair and con- struction. A point was brought up by Alex Bergeman who asked if the city doesn't presently have legislation on its books regarding sidewalks. Solicitor Doug Meyer pointed out that there is a permissive state law regulating conditions, but there are no local laws governing them..