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More on Fostoria 1941 From
R/t Nov. 3, 2001
Article
by Gene Kinn
Fostoria Water Expansion Continues (1941)
Fostoira huge water-expansion program, which will provide
this municipality with storage facilities in excess of
a half-billion gallons of water, is progressing much faster
than anticipated and should be completed by the mid-November
The new reservoir (Number four), located on the farm formerly
owned by Nellie Fox on West Independence Road, is nearly
completed. Work on the "finishing touches" will
be started tomorrow (Oct. 24, 1941) and it is expected
the process of filling the large basin with water will
get under way before November 15, 1941.
The big dam, which will hold back water from Portage Creek,
to be pumped into the new reservoir, will be completed
within a few days. The pump house and installation
of the huge electric pump, which will throw more than
17,000 gallons of water per minute, will be completed
in November.
When the new reservoirs is filled. it will hold in
excess of 300 million gallons of water. The storage capacity
of the present system, including No. 1 reservoir, near
the Country Club, No. 2 near the pumping station and No.
3, running west along the B & O railroad is approximately
225 million gallons.
Meanwhile, work is progressing on another portion of the
city's water-expansion program, the half-million-gallon
capacity pressure tank in the east end of town.
That new tank will make it possible to maintain constant
pressure in the eastern part of Fostoria.
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Rev. Ambrose Weber
St.
Wendelin pastor
passed away
From
R/t Aug. 18, 2001
Article
by Gene Kinn
Rev. Ambrose A. Weber, 87 for more than 37 years the pastor
of St. Wendelin parish, and for more than a half century,
as honored and revered member of the Catholic priesthood,
passed away at the parish rectory on North Wood Street last
night (Aug 22, 1941)
Monsignor Kinnane, dean of the district, and pastor of St.
Mary's church Tiffin, was present when Father Weber died
at 6:15 p.m. The Rev. Charles Ruess and Father Joseph
William's of Edgerton, administered the last rites.
Father Weber had been in failing health for several years
and his condition became increasingly grave a few days ago.
Yet, the pastor was as active as his health would permit
and said mass yesterday morning.
the body will lie at the rectory, where a guard of honor,
composed of men of the parish, will be stationed day and
night. At 3 p.m. Monday, the remains will b e taken
to the church where vespers of the dead will be sung.
Services will be held there at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Bishop Karl J. Alter of Toledo will celebrate pontifical
high mass on Tuesday. Burial will be in St. Wendelin's
cemetery.
Born in Rust, Germany, in 1854, Weber
came to this country when he was a boy of 16 after his parents
had died. He left four brothers and five sisters in
Germany. He went to Sandusky where relatives had made
their home.
Until a few years ago, he was a familiar sight in Fostoria
as he rode his ancient chainless bicycle through the streets.
He purchased the bicycle when he came to Fostoria and used
it for more than 20 years in covering his parish.
About 15 years ago, he was struck by and automobile and
after that, he gave up riding his bike.
In June 1936, St. Wendelin's parish celebrated Father Weber's
golden jubilee as a priest.
The growth of the parish was phenomenal under the guidance
of Father Weber. When he came in 1904, he took up
the work planned by his predecessor, Rev. Gustave Ricken,
and build a parish house at a cost of approximately $40.000.
In 1909, Father Weber directed the work making possible
the construction of a two-story modern brick grade school
building. Some years later a convent for the Sisters
of Notre Dame was constructed and in 1931, a fine high school
building was built on North Countyline St. Some time
ago Father Weber personally paid the remaining debt on the
high school building.
Father Weber sent nine young men into the priesthood including
Rev. J.B. Kiebel; Rt.Rev Msgr. J.S. Arnoldi; Rev. Bernard
Scharf; Rev. E.C. Arnoldi; Rev. Lloyd Kosky;
Rev Joseph Hartmann; Rev. Joseph Schill and Rev. Karl Finsel.
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Related
Article More on Fostoria 1940
St.
Wendelin Pastor Turns 86
From
R/t June 21, 2001
Article
by Gene Kinn
Fostorias
Newest Sandwich Shop
The Town House Sandwich Shop, Fostoria newest eating place
and entirely different kind of restaurant, will be open for
business early next week.
The Town House will be managed by Marion Treece of Findlay,
assisted by Robert Olds of Fostoria. In addition
to serving practically every kind of sandwich, the new shop
will feature short orders 24 hours a day.
two unusual services will be offered to customers; car
hops at the parking lot, and delivery of phone orders for
parties at all hours.
The Town House now nearing completion at 124 W. Center St.
was constructed under general contract held by Harry H. Barnes,
Other Fostorians participating in the construction include
Clyde Schwab, plumbing: M. J. Zimmerman, plastering and Clark
Richard, painting.
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Battalion
Headquarters for New Ohio State Guard to be located in Fostoria
A battalion headquarters and a headquarters detachment of
Ohio 's new State Guard will be located in Fostoria, State
Adjutant General Whittier Bird announced today (June 17, 1941)
Major Clarence "Cap" Rowe of Fostoria was named to head the
Second Battalion, Third Infantry Regiment.
Major "Cap" Rowe, plant superintendent at the Electric Auto
Lite, Spark Plug Division, said that three units of the battalion
will be located in Cleveland, Norwalk and Mansfield, but that
battalion headquarters will be located in Fostoria.
The battalion commander said one other man, probably a staff
sergeant, will assist him in direction the affairs here.
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Council
Approves Annexation of Fostoria Country Club
Proceedings authorizing the annexation of a large track of
land, including the Fostoria country Club property, to the
city of Fostoria, were approved by City Council in a
special session last night,
The ordinance authorizing the annexation, including the entire
golf course and the property owned by Miss Bladys Andes on
the southwest corner of Findlay Road and West Independence
Road , was passed.
John Gutkneckt, the representative of the Country Club and
Miss Andes, was given authority to prosecute the proceedings.
An application will be filed with the Commissioners of Handcock
County and the public hearing by the commissioners will probably
be conducted within 60 days.
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"Al"
Sawdy Replacement will be Dale Herbert
Dale Herbert, former Fostoria High School and Bowling Green
State University athlete, was named last night by the board
of education to succeed "Al" Sawdy as Fostoria High physical
education instructor.
The board accepted the resignation of Mr. Sawdy who leaves
August 1,1941 to become the trainer of the Detroit Lions football
team.
Mr. Herbert, who played football and basketball here, was
an outstanding lineman on Bowling Green's football team and
participated in track there. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Herbert, 244 E Crocker St.
Following his graduation from BGSU in 1939, Mr. Herbert coached
athletics at Bradner High School for one year and was assistant
basketball coach and handled physical education at Maumee
High.
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Fostorian's have Buying-Power
More than one person out of every 15 living in Fostoria is
earning at least $1,000 a year, it was learned today.
In terms of economic status, it means Fostoria has a buying
power index of 111, with the United States as a whole having
a whole buying-power index set at 100.
Based upon 1940 income tax returns and population, one out
of every 15 local residents filed a report with the Bureau
of Internal Revenue. These returns were based upon the
1939 incomes.
From
R/t July 7, 2001
Article
by Gene Kinn
Allen
E. "Al" Sawdy to Leave Fostoria
Allan E. Sawdy, physical education instructor at Fostoria
High School and trainer for the school's athletic teams and
the Fostoria Redbirds baseball club has been named trainer
for the Detroit LIons' professional football team.
The 38-year-old conditioner will resign his position on the
Fostoria High faculty and will leave Fostoria about August
1, 1941 to join Bill Edwards and Roy "Dugan" Miller, both
former Fostoria High mentors, now coaching the Lions.
Sawdy came to Fostoria from Michigan State Normal, where he
graduated in 1930. In addition to teaching duties, he
assisted coach C.Y. "Red" Stubbefield, then Fostoria High
Football coach. Mr. Sawdy was junior high grid coach
under Edwards during the 1932-33 season and aided Miller during
1934-35. In the past, he has acted as a city playgrounds
supervision and director of the municipal swimming pool.
Note;
After "Al" left the Detroit Lions football team, he was hired
at Bowling Green State University as football trainer.
From R/t June 23, 2001 Article
by;
Gene
Kinn
Construction
begins on New Unit at Stockyards
Andrew Emerine, President of the Fostoria Union Stock Yards,
announced today (April 22,1941), that construction has started
on a new unit at the company yards on South Poplar Street.
That unit will house a modern auction ring with a seating capacity
of 500.
The current yards building is one of the finest in the state
and is of fireproof construction. With the addition
of the new unit, livestock facilities in Fostoria will be among
the best anywhere.
According to Mr. Emerine, it is the plan of the company to conduct
a super livestock market, by furnishing facilities for livestock
producers within a radius of 200 miles of Fostoria.
The Sale of livestock by auction was started in Fostoria in
1934 and since that time, there has been a gradual increase
in volume passing through the present auction ring.
The auction, which is conducted each Tuesday, brings a large
number of farmers to Fostoria and buyers come from a distance
as far as 900 miles.
Land
Purchased for Reservoir
Following negotiations by members of City Council, in a special
meeting last night (April 28, 1941), the city of Fostoria today
signed a land contract for the purchase of the Nellie and Elias
Fox properties for a reservoir site. the site is near
reservoir No. 1, on west Independence Road.
The negotiations for the 154-ace Nellie Fox farm and a 10-acre
strip of the Elias Fox farm, occupied most of last evening's
session. The Nellie Fox farm will be purchased for
$15.000 plus $900 for damages made on the Elias Fox property.
During the discussion of the land purchase, it was pointed out
that a implied taxpayer's injunction action might hold up the
entire project for an indefinite time.
Mayor C. B. Shuman declared, "I don't think anybody is going
to bring an injunction suit to stop this water supply project,
if he wants to continue to live in Fostoria".
Beer
& Wine Sale
Stone's Grill & Bar, 211 N. Main Street was offering "Dago
Red" wine at 89 cents a gallon and brewery fresh 7 percent draft
beer at 59 cents a gallon.
From R/t May 26, 2001 Gene
Kinn (Article)
Last
Fostoria Civil War Veteran Dies
Death today (March 5, 1941) marked
the closing of an era, with the passing of Fostoria's last remaining
Civil War veteran.
John Portz, 92, who answered the call of his country's colors
at the age of 12, died at 3 a.m. today at his home at 123 N. Countyline
St. He had been in failing health for the past two
and a half years with death attributed to the complications of
old age.
Portz volunteered for service with the Union forces three times
before he was finally accepted. Even then, he was not allowed
to serve with the fighting troops because of his age.
He was made a drummer, but soon afterward, he was given a musket
and assigned to Company C. 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, where
he served with distinction until he was discharged March, 1 1865.
Mr. Portz came under fire in the battle of Shiloh and was with
General William T. Sherman on his famous march from Chattanooga,
through Georgia, to the sea. He spent three months in the
Confederate prison at Andersonville, Ga. as a prison of war.
He was thought to be the youngest man to serve throughout the
Civil War.
Portz was born July 17, 1848 in a log cabin on what is now Main
Street, between Center and North Streets. He was in the
lumber business, but has been retired for a number of years.
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