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THE WATERVLIET RECORD

VOLUME 59 WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1940 NUMBER 5 MICHIGAN Yule Cheer To New Type of Bomb-Proof Sheltei Four New Autos Five Benton Harbor Be Spread In MIRROR- Were Wrecked Non-Partisan Business Firms Wiped Community News Letter In Coloma Crash (By Gene Alleman, Michigan Press Out By Fire Tuesday Association) Legion Auxiliary Will Have Broken Wheel On Transport LANSING—The "hot stove lea- O Charge of Distribution gue" has convened at country general Caused Bad Wreck Last stores, and one of the choice, timely Hall Block On Wall Street Of Gifts To Needy. topics is Governor-elect Murray D. Tuesday Night. Banker Elected Van Wagoner. Burned. Loss Estimated Some 100 children in Watervliet What will "Pat" try to accomplish An auto transport load of four new Head Of Local At About $50,000. will be made happy this Christmas during his administration? Oldsmobiles enroute westward on U. How will he get along with a Re- through the eflorts ot the Ladies S. 12 near Chefs Motor Lodge was Masonic Lodge In one of the worst fires that has Auxiliary of the American Legion, publican legislature and an admin- wrecked in a very unusual manner visited Benton Harbor in more than istrative board which he can not supported by the various local agen- about 11:00 o'clock Tuesday night and a decade, five business firms located cies which never lail to offer full control? the four new cars were completely in the Hall building on Wall street cooperation on this annual venture. Folks take their politics seriously demolished. Wednesday's News- were wiped out in a lire which broke This was the announcement made in the "hot stove league" when the Palladium gave the following facts out about 7:00 o'clock Tuesday morn- snow drifts grow higher and skies yesterday by Mrs. John Crumb, gen- regarding the accident. ing. are overcast and the northwest winds A two-ton merchandise truck go- The concerns which suffered the eral chairman of the Legion's Christ- whistle outside. The Van Wagoner mas basket undertaking, who stated ing east was the accidental cause of heaviest losses are the I. L. Buchan administration should get a lot of the wreck. As the two trucks near- Co.. manufacturers and distributors lurther that the organization which free advice, all for the listening! she heads for this endeavor has been LONDON, ENGLAND—A London family of the Stoke Newlngton dis- ed each other at a point on the high- of souvenirs and novelties; the A. T. On the basis of campaign remarks way just west of the intersection of Hall roofing company, the John Rae- unusually busy on the project for the trict, demonstrating the use of the new-type family bomb shelter which press statements and Lansing analy- will soon be available to families of five or six. The bunks and shelters Center street, east of the village lim- i side plumbing shop, all of which past week or so. This will be the sis, here is a fairly good picture of its, a rear, right wheel ran off the i seventh year that the ladies Aux- come equipped with sleeping bags and pillows. were located on the main floor of the what is to come. merchandise truck and whirled oven building; and the Griffendorf Dis- iliary of the Legion has been in di- in front of the auto transport. tributing Co. and the Bertha Mae rect charge of the Christmas work Business Administration The transport plowed up 200 yards Beauty shop, which were located on for Watervliet's needy. of pavement, then tipped over, First. Governor Van Wagoner will the second floor. "Much of the cash required for the crushing Its load. The fire was discovered when en- Funeral Services Held Receive Letter From emphasize a business administration. work will be forthcoming from the The merchandise truck was the trance was made into the Buchan Mr. Van Wagoner intends to seek Music Festival scheduled for the property of DeGraff & Sons of Kal- store which was filled with smoke a gradual liquidation of the $29,000,- Watervliet high school auditorium amazoo. The auto transport belonged that came up from the basement On Monday Afternoon An English Family 000 state deficit, a bookkeeping re- for this coming Monday night. Par- to the C. & J. Driveway Co. of Lan- which was packed with merchandise. sult of fund juggling, by having a ticipating in the Festival will be the sing. The Benton Harbor fire department specified amount of state revenues Watervliet Paper Company Male An Interesting letter from England Neither of the truck drivers was used practically every foot of its fire For Reuben Matraii set aside each year out of the reach Chorus and the various musical or- has just recently been received by injured. Both men had left the hose, with connections from hydrants of pressure group spenders. ganizations of the local high school. Mr. and Mrs. John Glese (Louise scene before their names were ob- in many places. The city pumper When times are good and the sales Campbell) from Tom and Rhoda tained. The accident was investigat- was put into use and when It was Advance seat sale for the event is tax and liquor revenues are mount- reported as being satisfactory and Funeral services were held Monday Tushlngham In Huyton, near Liver- ed by State Police from the Paw thought that the blaze might reach afternoon at 2:30 from the Plymouth ing. this thrift program should be no Paw post. UYLEAU SHIMER other buildings the St. Joseph fire there is little doubt but that a ca- pool. Mr. Tushlngham has visited hardship on anyone. The sales tax pacity house will be on hand for the Congregational church for the late the United States several times and department sent over Its pumper Reuben D. Matrau, 76. who died this year Is expected to reach the Uyleau Shimer. cashier of The First and a part of the St. Joseph equip- occasion. spent a week at Paw Paw lake with suddenly Saturday morning at his $70,000,000 mark, proof enough that County Sportsmen's Club National Bank, was elected Wor- ment was sent to the Benton Harbor the Campbells about seventeen years it is productive If not Ideally fair to home on Lewis street following a ago. The Tushinghams are In the shipful master of Henry Chamberlain fire hall to be available in case an- heart attack. He was just recovering the low-Income group. To Meet At Benton Harbor lodge, F. & A. M. at the annual elec- other fire alarm was turned in. brick business and have their own The governor-elect Is confident from a heart attack suffered two kilns and coal mines. Air raid shelt- tion of officers held by that organiza- The firemen were on the job from weeks ago. that a more business-like collection The Berrien County Sportsmen's tion on Wednesday evening of this 7:00 a. m. until 6:00 p. m.. pour- Decatur Steamrollers er construction on a large scale has of taxes, through a centralized agen- Mr. Matrau was born In Baln- kept their business exceedingly busy. Club will hold Its annual game ban- week. The newly elected head of ing water into the debris, as the fire cy. will enhance the productivity of the local masonic lodge served in a brldge. May 11, 1864, the son of John In speaking of air raid shelters quet at the Congregational church in was still smouldering in the base- the sales tax. This Is a sore spot In similar capacity from December MareoDs, 44-19, In and Sophie Matrau. The body was the letter says, "We have our own Benton Harbor Wednesday evening, ment. In the basement of that part state government, and It evoked ? 1924 to December 1925. He will suc- removed to the Keasey funeral home In the garden, well below the Dec. 18, at 7:00 o'clock. of the building occupied by the Hall nasty situation last spring In Wayne ceed Coleman Porter Sr., who has where It remained until Monday af- ground. It Is eight feet by five feet Ben East, outdoor editor of the roofing company was stored about county where rumors were thick headed the masonic lodge through- ternoon at one o'clock when It was Grand Rapids Press, will be the $5,000 worth of new roofing material; Last Fridays Game six Inches Inside and embraces a that many retailers were being fav- out the past year. removed to the church where It lay bunk, fireplace and electric lights. speaker. Mr. East is in great demand and in the Raeside plumbing shop ored and that exemptions and ad- Other officers elected are: C. W. In state until the hour of the funeral We had thirteen steps down to It as a speaker and the club Is very was stored a large amount of new justments were being made entirely McNiel, senior warden; Arvon Col- service. Reverend A. M. Lusk, pas- fortunate In having him at the ban- fixtures that had been ordered for Reserves Lose 73-13. Lawton To Ap- but I am altering It to put a curve too promiscuously. lins, junior warden; Bert Haskell, tor of the church, officiated at the on the way down, as one bomb which quet. different jobs; the Buchan company pear In Local Gym Tonight. treasurer and Clair E. Shepard, sec- had on hand a large stock of leather services. Mrs. Lavlnla Nelson pre- fell near caused a big rush of air retary. sided at the organ during the ser- that blew against the door. The top Budget Revision * goods and novelties, preparing for The installation has been set for the spring trade. The building was Watervliet High's basketball teams vices. Burial took place In Water- has sixteen inches of concrete re- Under the present budget arrange- next Wednesday evening, December owned by James O'Connell of Ben- ran into a veritable barrage of bas- vliet cemetery. r inforced with Iron girders and on ment. the legislature appropriates Short Courses Open 18th, at which time Past Master Ros- ton Harbor. kets last Friday night at Decatur and Surviving are the wife, Sophia and top of that Is five feet of earth." funds for use of state institutions and : coe Burch of Benton Harbor Lodge The dense smoke from the fire fill- the result was two stunning defeats, jne son, John. Two grandchildren The letter Is a chatty affair and epartments, but there is no legal 73-13 for the reserves and 44-19 for and his staff of officers will conduct ed the entire downtown district and and one step grandson also survive. in several spots shows the result of power to penalize or check state of- January 6 At M.S.C. the ritualistic work attendant there- the varsity. The local teams played the censor's shears. An Internation- ficials vho exceed their appropria- it was feared for some time that the Casket bearers were: Wells Kaiser, on. entire block from the Michigan Bell much better ball than In the Law- al note is sounded on Lord Cham- tions. rence opener but Friday night It was George Kaiser Jr., and Henry Kaiser, i Elaborate preparations are being telephone company building to Col- nephews. Earl Shlngledecker, Leo berlln's death in which the writer For example, Budget Director Gus Nine agricultural short courses made for this annual party and a a case of too much Decatur power. says: "It Is very sad. Some people Hartman, who has earned a reputa- tax avenue might be destroyed, but R. Hultgren, Hackett, Slnenl, R. Ylrchott and Carl McNees. A beau- open at Michigan State College on banquet will be served In the dining the two fire departments were able tiful floral tribute was a token of pulled him to pieces as being too tion for being hard-boiled as an army Monday, January 6. with a special room of the Temple by the ladies of Long, and Crafton made up the start- slow but I think he did the right top-sergeant, has risked fire and to cope with the situation, doing very esteem as well as the many relatives opportunity for students who want the Eastern Star at 6:30 o'lock. An fine work in preventing the spreai ing line-up for the Maroons. The thing and he certainly saved Eng- brimstone by refusing arbitrarily to and friends who attended the rites. to learn how to express themselves. invitation Is extended to all visiting of the blaze. The amount of the first quarter was even 9-9 as Decatur land by keeping us out of war when grant additional funds In excess of R. W. Tenny, college short course masons to attend and they are as- losses on the building and by the missed their dog shots and failed to we were not ready." allotted budget sums. director, announces a new elective sured, as always, of a hearty welcome. various firms has not been announc- see teammates In the open. In the 4 A new budget control bill has been study, that of public speaking. Stu- At the same time officers of the lodge ed, but it is believed that it will second period the Celery Village drafted by the "Young Republican" dents who attend will be able to are requesting a large membership reach as high as $50,000, a part pf boys did a little better, gathering Producers Creamery Was "Our Flag" study committee of the legislature to determine how to express them- turn-out of their own organization. which loss is covered by insurance. twelve points to two for the Maroons. achieve a two-way objective: Slager, Calbetzor and Klinkers Appearing this week in our win- selves, how to prepare a lalk and Shortly after the fire broke out It Robbed Tuesday Evening dow is a fine reproduction of the 1. Consolidate all tax-collecting how to present It before groups and 4 rolled In a total of twelve markers agencies Into a single revenue de- was necessary for the closing of Wall In the third period. Hackett's two picture. "Our Flag", which Is from audiences of various sizes. street from Pipestone to Colfax ave- the painting by Fred Tripp of Be- partment. Nine courses of eight weeks dura- baskets made the score 33-15 at the The Producers Creamery on West 2. Invest the governor with power nue, and of Michigan street from three-quarter post. The final period lolt, Wis., a former patient. tion feature this 47th year of short Mrs. Josephine Healy Pipestone to Oak street, due to the Main street In Benton Harbor was This is the property of Mr. and to veto Individual Items of legisla- courses at the college. was anbther advantage for Coach the victim of a bold robbery early tive appropriations and otherwise many lines of hose that were laid in Kenneth Hlggin's boys and the mar- Mrs. F. M. Keasey and was receiv- Subjects Include winter term gen- every direction. Tuesday evening. Clifford Canter, ed as a gift from the Dr. McCleary's fix financial responsibility on the eral agriculture, commercial fruit Passed Away Dec. 6th gin was 11-4. the sales manager, was at work In executive office. Tuesday morning's fire was th^ Herb Hackett's shooting was the Sanitarium in Excelsior Springs. production, agricultural engineering his private office on the second floor This imposes the responsibility of dairy manufacturing, dairy produc- worst that has visited Benton Har- outstanding feature of Watervllet's Missouri, where Mr. and Mrs. Keas- bor's down-town district since Feb- and had just completed checking up ey spent some time fourteen years budget balancing squarely on the tion. forestry and wildlife conserva- At Elm Street Home play, the 'Dead-eye' collecting 14 with some, of the drivers, when he governor, as he could check the ruary 18, 1918, when the entire cor- points. The defensive weakness of ago. This is located about 18 miles tion. home economics, poultry and heard footsteps and looked up to be spending Instincts of a legislature practical floriculture. ner at Elm and Pipestone streets was the Maroon guards was very much In from Kansas City. Mrs. Tom Budd wiped out, destroying the Peck furni- confronted by a young man with a of this city spent some time there which gives way to pressure groups Any Michigan resident over 16 evidence. Hultgren, Slnenl and Hac- gun pointed at Canter and who said: and thus Invites fiscal troubles to Death came early Friday morning ture store, the Rapp & Prideau store, kett of the front line performed very about two years ago. years of age may apply for admission to Mrs. Josephine Healy, 65, at the "Stick 'em up, I mean business. I've the state administration. to the courses without entrance re- the Sheffield drug store, the Patrick capably In their defensive roles Each year' the sanitarium sends family home, 151 Elm street, after a dry goods store and the Pardon store. been wanting to do this for a long greetings and this year this picture quirements or examinations except against Decatur. time." The hold-up man then or- serious illness of seven months, part The engineer at the waterworks was the remembrance. How Far? lor work in the dairy manufacturing of which time was spent in the St RESERVE GAME dered Canter Into a washroom and course. plant in Benton Harbor reports that grabbed a cash box which contained It Is one thing to draft a bill, but Joseph Sanitarium. more than 600,000 gallons of water A Decatur reserve team that played For those who have not previously $392.17 In cash and $237.63 in checks New stationery on sale now at the It Is entirely something else to get The deceased was born in Law- were thrown onto the burning build- had considerable farm experience, rence December 29. 1875. the daugh- better ball in their game than the and then made his escape. Record Office. it passed by the legislature. ing, but that the pressure was kept Decatur varsity did during the first the short course training should be ter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dono- This would be particularly true In combined with practical experience up and the 600,000-gallon reserve half of the main go was the situa- 1941 when a Republican legislature van. She had been a resident of tank was kept full at all times. tion that confronted the local Bees. on an accredited farm, suggests Di- Watervliet for the past thirty-five would be asked, by one of Its own rector Tenny. This is best done g The final score was 73-13. Mc- study committees, to clip the organi- years. Donald, McGovern, Charleston, Van prior to enrollment. Surviving, besides the husband Watervliet * Boys' Go For zation wings of such popular vote- Prospective students can obtain Scyoc, and Ferguson started and getters as Secretary of State Harry Patrick, are: a daughter. Mrs. Emil played the first quarter but the catalogs and information about fees Johnson of Coloma and a son, Leo, Tuberculosis Took F. Kelly. Mr. Kelly's department living costs and courses by writing freshman quintet of Walker, Sprague, collects automobile license fees, for at home, and five grandchildren. Woodruff. Krleger and Hadley played Railroadin' In A Big Way to the short course office. Michigan Three sisters, Mrs. Mary Garrett and example, and It maintains a compre- State College, East Lansing. better ball in the remainder of the hensive network of local offices and Mrs. Margaret Lee of Hartford and 28 Berrien People contest. •v^*58fc deputies and clerks to serve automo- Mrs. Julia Williams of Battle Creek Vandenberg, a tall freshman, bile and truck owners. and one brother, Timothy Donovan looked the best for Decatur. He What would be the political effect of Kalamazoo, also survive. During Past Year would be playing varsity ball for for example, of having Governor Van Mrs. Healy was a member of the anyone else In the Little Eight but Wagoner put In the position of fav- Astronomers To St. Joseph Catholic church and also Decatur is like the Chicago Bears, of the Altar society. The body was oring the reduction of Mr. Kelly's Work of Michigan Tuberculosis As- they have their varsity and Vanden- powers. View 'Sky Show' removed from the Lee funeral home berg, while the Bears now have "All And especially when the Detrol' to the home on Elm street where the sociation Is Furthered Through the This And Harmon Too." Republican led the entire Republi- rosary was recited Sunday evening. Sale of Christmas Seals. Funeral services were held Monday LAWTON HERE can ticket! Last of December Also there Is that Important detali morning at nine o'clock from St. Jo- Berrien county is one of fourteen Coaches Charles Gibson of Law- of depriving certain departments of seph's church, requiem high mass by in Michigan in which field workers ton and George Hackett of the Ma- constitutional tax-collecting powers With the imminent arrival of the the Reverend Fr. Aloyslus Miller of from the Michigan Tuberculosis As- roons will be trying for a comeback St. Joseph and the sermon delivered sociation carry on tuberculosis case (By T. J. Scheld) and any revision of state laws must Cunningham comet which is sche- in Friday's game on the local floor. run the gauntlet of a possible court duled to make its appearance in this by Reverend Fr. William Cogley of finding work financed by the annual Lawton was whipped by Bangor 52-22 "Santa Claus Is coming to our of the chap who drives the reindeers (est on Its constitutionality. It may locality the latter part of this month the local parish. Burial took placc sale of the tuberculosis Christmas seals. Tuesday night and are out to make house." and drops down the chimney on be predicted at this pre-inaugural and the early part of January, local in Watervliet Catholic cemetery. up for it. 'Herb' Hackett and com- So gleefully aver some dozen to Christmas eve. Nary a chance. moment that any tax collection and astronomers are showing considerable Casket bearers were: Malcolm During the last five years, eight pany will be out to regain the laur- fifteen Watervliet "boys" ranging in These youngsters are way out budget reform, no matter how de- interest in the heavenly phenomena Grant and Carl Johnson of Coloma, clinics have been held in Berrien els lost at Decatur. The "B" game age from thirty-two to fifty-two, front of the lines—"When out on the sirable, will face the practical test of and at least one telescope is now in Lloyd Boyer, Joseph Scheld, Allen county by the association in cooper- will start at 7:30. Dean Stanard of who have been forehanded enough lawn there arose such a clatter bus- political horse swapping between process of being built especially for Woodruff and Charles Hoffman of ation with the local physicians, St. Joe will officiate. to make darn sure that he does. Be iness. You'd have to drop in on Democratic Governor Van Wagoner the occasion. Eldon "Doc" Howard, this city. school and county officials, and it known to all and sundry that the some of these locomotive engineers and a Republican legislature, plus 158 Pleasant Street, has announced Out of town relatives and friends health officers. In these clinics * group referred to are crack minia- to really know what we're talking such prominent vote-getting Repub- that he expects to have a 90-lnch attending the funeral were: Mr. and: tuberculin testing is made available ture train operators, devotees of the about licans as Messrs. Kelly, Brown, Rush- scope mounted on a durable standard Mrs. Fred Houser and family. Lan- to county residents and positive re- Local Store Uses A - , .. • . t "Iron horse" which today has Its For instance, take the publisher of ton and Elliott. in operation in his back yard and is sing; Mrs. Ellen Hagerty and family, actors are X-rayed to discover Toy town Circus Theme counterpart In the toy electric train. The Record. He has one whole room willing that any one interested drop Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Lee. Miss Mary whether or not the disease is active. Chief among the group of "boys" In of his home on St. Joe street devoted around to "take a look." Lee. John Donovan, Mrs. Elizabeth Through the Michigan Tubercu- our fair city who have a firm grasp exclusively to his electric train in- Agricultural Reform The telescope in question will con- Carmody and Sidney Eagan, Kala- losis Association clinics, eight new mazoo: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knapp active cases have been found in Ber- Shoppers on Watervliet Main street on Santa's long white whiskers and terests. You really wouldn't believe Because the Independent sector of of the refractor type and will con- your own eyes at the magnitude of and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams. rien county through 1,606 X-rays may think a circus Is coming to who definitely "wanna 'lectrlc train" Michigan electorate has chosen re- sist of an objective lens and focal this engineers' operations. There are given in the last five years. town out of season, because colorful are Dr. Joe F. Reed. Francis B. Case, peatedly to throw the "rascals" out length distributed over its nearly | Battle Creek: Mrs. Treva Mclntyre. miles of tracks, dozens of trains, eight foot length. The scope's celes- St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Frank A social case worker, sent out by "Big Top" banners and displays are editor-publisher of the Watervliet every two years at Lansing, whether Record. Robert E. Carmody. machine thousands of switches, semaphores, said rascals be Republicans or Dem- tial eye piece is on the scope tube. Lynch. Mr .and Mrs. B. Donovan the state association, will be in Ber- used by manager Steve Szarkowskl of etc.. etc. The owner-operator sits^in John Donovan and son, Mrs. Kate rien county during the next year to the Ben Franklin Five and Ten to tender at the Watervliet Paper com- ocrats. Governor Van Wagoner has It will be capable of magnifying 200 a tower high above the tracks wl^fere diameters and will be sufficiently Wood and Mrs. Mary Garrett, Ban- test those who have been in contact carry out the "Toytown Circus" pany, Harry Schultz. Ward Morelock seized upon an issue that sounds to the engines take water on the? fly powerful to bring Saturn and the ^or; Joseph Donovan, Mr. and Mrs with known tuberculosis cases. The theme of his Christmas Displays. and numerous other "little fellers." farmers like pretty good "horse and pulls levers, pushes buttoiwand; _" moons of Jupiter into easy vision. Lawrence LaDuke and Mr .and Mrs. case worker also arranges for hos- "The Ben Franklin Is the main The above mentioned group as in- sense dividuals are all victims of inhibi- touches off warning torpedoes/ All, instead of having a department of Not since the appearance of Hal-' Leo LaDuke, Lawrence; Mr. and pitalization when new cases are tent of Christmas attractions," says found. In the future it is planned tions which have their foundation of which may be just slightly exag- j a;>ricuiture subject to house-cleaning ley's comet in 1910 with its tail of Mrs. James Hickey. Mrs. Frances Mr. Szarkowskl. "Our Toytown to place more emphasis on the test- in thwarted youthful ambitions. gerated. But not nearly as much as every two years or so, says Mr. 100,000,000 miles has the scheduled Murphy, Mrs. Wm. Baker, Mrs. Edith Circus Is jam-packed with gift Ideas ing of these contact cases rather than Their number Is legion and Is rep- you might Jhlnk for. _. J"Pat,," why not Ipu,„t. the department appearance of a comet created as Murphy, Eugene Murphy, Mr. and for young and old, big and little. Its Yessir! The "boys" are way out, _p j i £ _ h excitement as has the announ-1 Mrs. Charles Broderick, Mrs. Mary mass testing at large. a Big Show of Christmas values." resented by boys who refuse to grow on a non art san bas s 0 a CC)mmis muc in front. They'vq been operating, j hose members are appointed1 ced coming of the Cunningham comet Burke. Richard Burke and Walter In this last year, 28 residents of Mr. Szarkowskl has done an In- up. In the age bracket of twenty-one s on w their own railway systems ever sincei i g i I with its reputed brilliance rivaling! Nelson, Benton Harbor; Mrs. Neva Berrien county have died from tuber- teresting job of decorating his store. to ninety-one scattered from the sun- for on t me terms? kissed peaks of the Rockies to etc., the first handbills were tossed on Qf course, the new civil service 1 that of the dazzling comet of thirty Bailey, Mrs. Mary Eagan, Mrs. Noel culosis showing that there is much There are circus clowns, elephants, etc. Any metropolis in the country the lawn at the tail-end of last sum- amendment to the state constitution years ago. Hosbein. Mrs. Mary Garrett and work to be done. According to bareback riders and even "The Man | will reveal them at this or any other mer to announce the approach ofiwas proclaimed as solving this very A second telescope of lesser power Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lee of Hart- medical authorities even greater re- On The Flying Trapeze" on the Toy- yule tide with their noses pressed Christmas. The youngsters are problem, but It still falls short of has also been purchased by the local ford. sponsibilities are ahead because one town Circus banners. "Balance Your against the toy store window en- thumbing their noses at the grand depriving the governor of certain student of astronomy who announces jfe to three per cent of the conscrlptees Gift Budget In Toytown" reads the j chantedly watching the 'lectrlc "choo old boy who operates the toy shop prerogatives of political apoointmenl that its arrival is expected within the * are expected to be found unknow- picture of a performing seal balanc- 1 choos" go round and round. at the top of the world. Outside of 0f the commissioner who" sets the next few days. This will be of the| Real friendship is a slow grower. ingly tuberculous. It is through giv- ing a Christmas gift. I Since these boys have control of that they're really nice chaps If a pace for the entire department. reflector type and it will likewise be and never thrives unless engrafted ing voluntarily in the sale of tuber- i their own pocket money they leave bit "fetched" on the one subject. I __ _ _ | at the disposal of Watervliet people upon a stock of known and recipro- culosis Christmas seals that the It (Continued on Page Seven) ;who are interested. cal merit.—Lord Chesterfield. ^ public is able to support this work. Send us your news Items. | nothing to the whims and vagaries Now you tell one!

\ Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., December 13, 1940 Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., December 13, 1940 News Summary PHONE 241 MRS. MARY BELLE BISHOP deacon, Fred Woodward. COLOMA MA ONS ELECT Following the election of the M. O. OPPENHE1M Basketball In Limelight PASSED AWAY AT PAW PAW Holiday Special-All This Month above officers of the lodge, six di- HARTFORD For The Week School News OFFICERS FOR YEAR rectors were chosen for the Masonic 1 Garment Deluxe Cleaned FREE with 2 Garments Temple Association, which was or- AMERICAN LEGION WOMENS SOCIETY OF Bainbridqe News Funeral of Former Teacher in Co- ganized last spring to have charge of Peter Clark Will Be the New Wor- AUXILIARY NOTES CHRISTIAN SERVICE AT REGULAR PRICE SENIOR SKETCH loma Schools Was Held Wednesday the Masonic building. Clifford Han- Announcing the arrival of shipful Master. (From Coloma Courier) son and Paul Davidson were elected Canada's highest ranking air offi- Clothing made to your measure was born In BAINBRIDGE AID HAS daughter Janice Louise" of St. Jo- Fifteen members were present at A one o'clock cooperative ham At the annual meeting of Coloma directors for three years; Alfred cer, Marshall William A. Bishop, says, Kalamazoo on July 13, 1923. This seph. At a lats hour the guests de- New Arrow Shirts - $2.00, $2.25 the regular meeting of the American dinner opened the festivities of the CHRISTMAS MEETING Mrs. Mary Belle Bishop, wife of White and John Miller for two years, "Whatever damage German bombers Used Suits, Topcoats, O'Coats, $5.00 up lad has blue eyes, blonde curly hair, parted wishing Mrs. Warsko many Lodge F. & A. M., last Thursday eve- and Ben Kerns and Fred Watts, Jr., region Auxiliary, which was held at afternoon Tuesday, Dec. 10, when and Is five feet eleven inches tall. Fred Bishop of Paw Paw, passed are doing to England is being paid more happy birthdays. away at her home Saturday evening, ning, Peter Clark was elected wor- for one year. These directors then NoFade Shirts |- - $1.65, $1.95 back at a ratio of two to one by the me Uity wail on Tnursday evening, the Women's Society of Christian is going to college but is Service held their annual Christmas The Ladies' Aid Society of St. December 7, 1940, after an illness of shipful master. The other officers elected the following officers—Presi- night bombardment squadron of the uecemuer otn. LASHLEY CLEANERS undecided as to just where he will chosen are—Senior warden, William dent, John Miller; secretary, Clifford Mrs. Jonn urumb was named chair- party In the church basement. Forty go. He plans to major In journalism Paul's Evangelical church of Baln- three years and having been confin- British air force." The marshall. Mrs. Otto Westfall who has been ed to her bed for three weeks. Mr. Weber; junior warden, Roger Carter; Hanson; and treasurer, Paul David- Tru-Vai Shirts - - $1.35, $1.65 man ot the committee to pacK tne members and friends were In at- 445 N. Main St. Watervliet or chemistry. He has written some bridge, held their Christmas meet- who has just returned from England, a patient at the University hospital and Mrs. Bishop were former res- senior deacon, William Wood; junior son. tendance. The tables which were excellent essays and short stories ing at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth says that the English people, despite community Christmas baskets, with at Ann Arbor, returned to her home. idents of Coloma, leaving here about the heavy air attack on their country, wirs. Artnur Ailing assisting her. "L" shaped, were decorated with tall that prove he is talented In writing. iuent. Territorial Road, Benton Har- Arrow and Cheney Ties— bor, on Thursday alternoon, Dec. 5. Her son and wife and two children, 25 years ago. Mrs. Bishop was fo.r are mainaining a high morale. The The packing of the baskets will be white tapers tied In red celophane. His pet peeve is scatterbrained Mr. and Mrs. Harris, came from the j. wenty-fIve members and one guest many years a teacher in the Coloma German daylight raids have been done on Monday, December 23rci. Mrs. Deane Flzzell and her commit- women. He prefers sophomore bru- South to help in the care of his tee were In charge of arrangements. were present. schools, where she was a member of $1.00, $1.50,!1$2.00 stopped entirely by British fighters. and any donations of any kind may nettes, and he says he Is off blondes mother. A short business meeting was held, Rev. Kruzensteln led devotlonals. the Congregational church. In one day 135 Nazi machines were be given to any one of the commit- for life. His favorite sport is foot- Wm. Weber went to Detroit last during which the organization voted Old favorite Christmas hymns were Mrs. Bishop was 79 years of age. [OOS^POTATO [HIPS shot down. This would be too cost- tee or brought to the City Hall on RITZ THEATRE ball and other outdoor sports are week and was accompanied home She is survived by her husband; by $5.00 to the Amlrlcan Legion Aux- his hobbies. This certain person is sung. The pastor told the story of Interwoven Socks Hickok Belts ly to continue. The Germans have that date. WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN by his wife and daughter who have two sons—Kellogg Bishop of Athens, developed a highly explosive shell iliary Christmas basket fund. The the charter member of a band which ihe origin of the song "Silent Night fiurnimmmmm It was voted to make thirty bath- program was In chdrge of Mrs. Susie Holy Night." He also told of the spent the past two weeks with the Mich., and Fred W. Bishop of Paw which is dropped with parachuutes robes for the Red Cross; also to BEST SOUND — LATEST PICTURES plays at all the local hot-spots and former's sister and brother-in-law, Paw; and by a sister. Miss Ella Brat- to prevent it from penetrating build- Gunn and consisted of community at the high school parties. Christmas customs of the various Suspenders^ Pajamas Jewelry make two comforters for charity, at Shows Stars 7:15 p. m.; Sunday 3 p. m. Continuous Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wurl, while Mr. ton of South Haven. Rev. Perrin of ings or the ground deeply before ex- singing, Bible scripture and story by Adults 25c Plus Federal Tax; Children, 10c Always. His favorite food Is chicken, and countries. Several of the older the sewing meeting Thursday after- Mrs. Wilbur Smith, prayer by Mrs. members who were born in foreign Weber was up north hunting. Athens, Mich., conducted funeral ploding. These bombs have a terrible his favorite color is brown. Plans were made for a Christmas services from the Congregational blast, breaking windows for blocks. noon, December 12th . Dessle Krleger and a lesson review SUNDAY, MONDAY. TUESDAY — Dec. 15-16-17 is vice president of the senior class countries, related some interesting ' ^ Mufflers Bill Folds A Christmas party was planned for party at the Grange meeting on church in Coloma on Wednesday af- Nazi aviators upon being captured, by Mrs. Gunn. Lois Doollttle de- and was class president in his fresh- childhood experiences in that respect. the next meeting which is to be held lighted with a solo, "Noel." ii Mrs. Matilda Kaucher presided at Tuesday evening. It will be Tuesday, ternoon, with interment in the Boyer asked to be sent to German head- man year. Dec. 17 at the hall. The Berrien cemetery. quarters, because they have been at the home of Mrs. Corbidge, on Gifts were In evidence under the Haunted Honeymoon" Turn to page 2 for his name. ihe business session. The Building Hats Oxfords Luggage the evening of December 19th. There Christmas tree and Santa Claus dis- Fund committee reparted that $96.50 County Grange will have a Christ- told by their superiors that the Ger- ROBERT MONTGOMERY - CONSTANCE CUMM1NGS mas party at the Harbart Grange will be a ten cent gift exchange. tributed them with much fervor. had been received through donation Women's rivalries that helped de- mans already have a foot hold on the on Dec. 27. Following the business meeting Three new members joined the or- CARTOON — SELECTED SHORTS from various members and friends stroy France. The inside story of island. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Butzbach, Mr. \OPEN EVERY EVENING ganization at this meeting, Mrs. Hart- JUNIOR HIGH NEWS of St. Paul's church. The reports the bitter rivalry and intrigues be- the members made twentytwo baby and Mrs. Wm. Weber, Miss Catherine man, Mrs. Grace Howard and Mrs. WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY — DEC. 18-19 of two committee members were tween the mistresses of French There is little danger of the British bonnets, which completed the lay- On a test over synopsis of verbs Weber and Jet Dannefel went to a James Smith. — DOUBLE FEATURE — still incomplete. The ladles wish to leaders told by the Baroness Maria B»y: osking for peace. The House of Com- ettes for the Red Cross. Delicious Ardlth Qulgiey, Marian Austin, Bob dinner party at Tony Millers at express their heartiest thanks to all de Landa Torok in a double-page mons killed a peace move 341 to 4. refreshments were served by Mrs. Hartford Sunday evening. }} Camp, and Fred Conklln received who contributed. The funds are to illustrated feature in The American O. J. Howard and Mrs. Bert Robbins ESTHER CIRCLE Mr and Mrs. Clarence Seel and " The Peppers in Trouble the highest marks. be used to paint the church and par- Weekly, the magazine distributed mSMt '• The latest report on the British at the close of the evening. three daughters of Benton Harbor, Basketball has pushed football out Mrs. Bert Haskell will entertain The eighth grade English classes sonage in the spring. of the lime light in practically all with next week's Sunday Chicago activity in Egypt is that Sidi Barrani, With EDITH FELLOWS, Also Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kneibes of Twelve the members of the Esther Circle are diagraming sentences. They After the business meeting a very parts of the country. Photo shows Herald-American.—Adv. main Italian base in Egypt, has fal- Corners and Mrs. Iva Kneibes, were EASTERN STAR HELD at her home on Elm street Monday have learned to diagram simple and pleasant social hour was spent during Co-Captain Elmer Gainer of DePaul len into the hands of the British. A compound sentences containing com- Sunday dinner guests at the home INTERESTING MEETING evening, December 16th. The annual "The Saint Takes Over'* which Miss Mary Arent, daughter of University, strong candidate for All- There can never be deep peace LOMA THEATRE large amount of military supplies, Christmas party will be a feature of pound subjects and objects and soon of Mr. and Mrs. George Kneibes. With GEORGE SANDERS - WENDY BARRIE the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Matilda Amerlcan honors, strctching the full between two spirits, never mutual several thousand prisoners and three the evening. they will start on complex sentences. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Warskow, Mr. COLOMA, MICHIGAN generals also were taken. The Brit- One of the nicest meetings of the — Opportunity Night Wednesday — Warskow and Mrs. Matilda Krleger length of his six feet, six inchest to respect, until. In their dialogue, each Election of officers will be In or- On Thursday the ninth grade and Mrs. Lawrence Kickles, Mr. and drop in a two-pointer. Gainer scor- ish, somewhat to the surprise of the year of the local chapter of the Or- served delicious coffee cake, dough- Mrs. Leon Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. stands for the whole world.—Emer- Show starts at 7:00 p. m. Sunday Matinee at 4:00 p. m. Continuous der at this meeting and the members FRIDAY. SATURDAY Junior Business class gave sales ed 7 baskets on shots just such as Italians, continue toward another der of the Eastern Star was held — DEC. 20-21 nuts and coffee. Mrs. Arent pre- Kenneth Johnson spent Saturday at son. THEATRE PHONE 123 F 2 RESIDENCE PHONE 123F 3 will fill the Christmas boxes during talks. Several students showed tal- sented each one present with a this in the season's opener with Elm- port to the west called Solium. The Monday evening, December 14th, in the evening for the church entertain- €C ent along this line. the International Livestock exposi- PROGRAMS SENT ON- REQUEST. whole occupation of Egypt by the the chapter rooms. A pot luck sup- Christmas greeting card and a 1941 hurst as DePaul triumphed, 52 to ment A ten cent gift exchange will Sky Murder" Biology students are studying the tion in Chicago. 16. Air Conditioned Always Comfortable Italians may be imperilled by this per at 6:30 was served by the newly calendar. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kreiger be held and a good attendance Is With WALTER PIDGEON, and endocrine system which Includes the • v sudden and effective British offen- elected and appointed officers of the Mrs. Kreuzenstein will be hostess spent Friday in Chicago. They spent "MY 5 CHILDREN Adin:ssion — Through Run of Sunday Shows, Specials and Holidays, expected. thyroid. gland and other ductless to the ladies at the parsonage on sive. organization at beautifully appointed glands. Also they discussed drugs some time at the scene of the air- honor of their daughter Joyce's 13th Children, 10c. Adults, 30c plus 3c Federal Tax. Thursday afternoon, Jan. 2, 1941. and I use ADLERIKA when needed; tables in keeping with the Christmas GARDEN CLUB "Two Fisted Murder" such as marijuana, opium, alcohol plane crash near the Municipal Air- birthday. They were the sponsors at There is a growing demand for the and have kept it on hand for 20 Other Days—Children, 10c. Adults, 27c plus 3c Federal Tax. season. and tobacco. port. her christening. years." (C. C.-Mass.) ADLERIKA grand old man, David Lloyd George The new officers took their sta- Garden club members meeting NEWS - — SERIAL Algebra nine students have started On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. L. R. with its 3 laxative and 5 carminative to be given a place in the British Wednesday at the Congregational MRS. JOHN WARSKO GIVEN tions for the first time at the meet- — DONT MISS THE SURPRISE SATURDAY NIGHT — the multiplication and division of Zanders of the Church of God in St. About twenty young people and Ingredients is just right for gas and cabinet. It is said, 'he brought us ing of the order. Plans were dis- church, elected officers for the 1941 SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY polynominals. Joseph, brought the message at the their sponsor, Guy Mixter of the lazy bowels. Get ADLERIKA today. Friday and Saturday, December 13-14 Double Feature through the first conflict.' Churchill club year. The following were —COMING— PIOBICED BY MEMBEBS OF THE MICHIQAN BBEWEBS ASSOCIATIM cussed for the activities of the com- Zion Evangelical church In the ab- Epworth league of the Methodist Carmody's Drug Store has said he woul like to have him. ing year. Standing committees for chosen: President, Mrs. Lavlnla Nel- "DANCE GIRL, DANCE" - "BEFORE I HANG" sence of the pastor, Rev. G. Radu- church of Coloma, attended the "THE WORLD IN FLAMES" The first world war premier thinks the year were appointed by the son; vice-president, Martha Callard; "PASTOR HALL" - "LA CONGA NIGHTS" Mrs. John Warsko was pleasantly chel, who Is under the doctor's care Christian Endeavor service at the that if the foreign office had known Worthy Matron, Mrs. Grace Shimer. secretary, Dorothy Smith; treasurer OPERA CHOSEN BY GLEE CLUBS surprised at her home Thursday at his home. He Is Improved but Zion Evangelical church. And its business Britain would never have Donna Mllham. evening, Dec. 5th when about fifty A short program of community "Joan of the Nancy Lee" is the is still confined to his bed. Mr. and A program was planned of vocal gotten into the war or would have Roll call was answered with sug- iieighbors and relatives gathered at singing followed the meeting and name of the two-act comic opera to Mrs. Zanders were guests for dinner and instrumental music and the won it by this time. gestions for Christmas decorations. her home to make her birthday a topic of "using the Bible when it "TUGBOAT ANNIE SAILS AGAIN" Santa Claus was present to distri- be given by the girls and boys glee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter 9 The annual Christmas party will gala occasion. counts" was discussed. The obser- Marjorie Rambeau, Jane Wyman and Alan Hale bute stockings filled •with candles clubs of Watervliet* high school this Krugman. The Town s Big Bread Bargain The Germans claim that after three be held on Dec. 18 at the home of The evening was spent In playing vance of Universal Bible Sunday was and a gift exchange for each person. school year. The date for the per- Mr. and Mrs. Chester Weber and months of the fircest air bombard- Mrs. Ruth Collins and her com- Mrs. Florence Epple. A cooperative tlfty, fifty. Prizes were won by Rev. Mr. and Mrs. George Herman spent combined with the lesson. ment the world has ever seen, that luncheon will be served at one Devotion Is Not Mtasurcd by Money formance has been set as Friday, G. Kreuzenstein, Mrs. Johanna Hasse, A quartette composed of Mr. Mix- Son.-Mon.-Tues. Dec. 15-16-17 Wednesday-Thursday December 18-19 mittee will be In charge of the social April 4th. The opera was written Wednesday and Thursday in Grand A & P SOFT TWIST the greater part of the British air o'clock and there will be a gift ex Mrs. Mary Schwarz and Norman ter of the Coloma league, Wendell evening at the January meeting, the by Louis Woodson Curtis. Miss Rapids attending the State Horticul- Matinee Sunday 4:00 p. in. continuous Double Feature industry has been shattered. This change. Mrs. Mlna Boyer and Mrs. Warsko. A buffet lunch was serv- Smith, John Alwood and Raymond second Monday of the month. Lavish display at the last rites of June Peterson, who directed Gilbert tural meeting. air offensive is considered to be of Kathryn Robbins are In charge of the ed by Mrs. Aubrey Cortright, Mrs. Prillwltz played two Christmas car- DATED FOR Child. 10c, Adults 30c & 3c F. tax a loved one is no indication of devo- & Sullivan's "lolanthe" a yea/ ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kneeland Weber and Opportunity Nite Wednesday greater importance than the dally luncheon. Kenneth Scherer, Mrs. Alvln Warsko, ols. tion. Often it is merely the result will direct this year's production. daughter Shirley and Mr. and Mrs. bambardment of British ports. It is JUNIOR LITERARY GUILD A donation was voted for the and Helen Warsko, Including a large FRESHNESS of emotionad stress at'a time of sor- Chester Weber and daughter Jac- // // held that English air attacks on Ger- Mrs. Hugh Warren will entertain Christmas baskets annually dlstrlb birthday cake baked and decorated Miss Helen Standish Kendall, 28 BREAD the members of the Junior Literary row . . . unnecessary and costly. quelyn spent Saturday In Chicago ESCAPE "DULEy" man held territory are becoming uted by the Legion Auxiliary, by Mrs. Alvin Warsko. shopping. years old, a resident of Eau Claire, A LUXURY LOAF AT A LOW PRICE weaker. The British have to fly Guild Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th, at Refreshments were served by the Our funerals combine reverent FACULTY DINNER The guest of honor was present- died December 5, 1940, at the Wes- FOOD STORES her home on Cresent street program committee. dignity with simple, solem beauty Mr. and Mrs. Marquardt and fam- Norma Shearer-Robert Taylor With Ann Sothern greater distances to their targets than ed with a large occasional chair in leyan hospital In Chicago. She is LARGE the Germans who occupy France. It This meeting will be a Christmas ... and we will be glad to talk price: Thursday at 6:45 a dinner for the remembrance of the day. Out of ily of St. Joseph and Mr. and Mrs. curvived by her parents, Mr. and Most exciting movie of 1940, from And is interesting to note that British party with an exchange of twenty- He Is the happiest, be he king or sensibly, reasonably. faculty members and guests was town guests were Mrs. Frank Cort- Chas. Bujack and son of Benton Har- Mrs. Brock Kendall, and a sister. The 32 SLICE held In the sewing room. The wives most exciting novel of our time. capital already is financing new five cent gifts and a good attendance peasant, who finds peace In his right, Henry and Amanda Ruhno, Mr. bor spent Friday evening at the home remains were taken to Eau Claire M/2-LB. PRIDE OF SOUTH JERSEY Regardless of price, you'll find of the faculty men did the cooking of Mr and Mrs. Wallace Kreiger in 'CHRISTMAS IN JULY' plants in Canada instead of rebuild- Is expected to greet Santa. home.—Goethe. nd Mrs. Aubrey Cortright and for funeral and interment. LOAVES FOX NEWS CARTOON ing English factories destroyel in all our services COMPLETE, It wis a Christmas dinner with tur- 17 and Selected Shorts With Dick Powell bombing raids. with fine appointments. key and all the trimmings. Miss 2 CRANBERRY Frederick Phillips, undersecretary of number of bombers reported to be Llnihan was chairman of the enter tainment committee and she was as- FRUIT AND The British rejected Hoover's plan the British treasury Issued a state- Lockheed Hudsons were ready to be FILLED CANDY NUT CENTERS It 29c I I Friday and Saturday, December 20 and 21 to feed Europe. They fear Germany ment which denies that Britain Is flown to England but were kept on sisted by Miss Kooyers, Miss Kittase, SAUCE LEE FUNERAL HOME and Mr. Smith. Ten cent gifts were would grab everything. The state- broke financially as had formerly the gronuud by the lack of engines. PEANUT BRITTLE lb. 10C ment of the Marquess of Lothian, been Intimated. He said they had PHONE 30 WATERVLIET purchased by the committee and "Covered Wagon Days" and "Gallant Sons" British ambassador, apparently ended paid cash before delivery so far and SENIOR SKETCH clever poems and sayings were used Answer: Jim Qulgiey. In the presentations. Bunco and FANCY HARD CANDY 2Sc ALSO COMEDY the prospect of any extensive Ameri- that they were spending $45,000,000 AND BEST OF ALL It' can food relief to Germany conquered dally. However he said they could cards took up the balance of the nations, including France. They do, not go on using reserve forever. evening. MIXED NUTS 17c PEANUTS JUMB0 roasted 2 lb« 25c COMING—"Bittersweet," Christmas however, remember the very fine There Is little doubt but that the LAI1SE lb work Hoover did for the starving stage Is being set In Washington to WALNUTS 23c MARSHMALLOWS Mb. e«llo JQg and "Knute Rockne" HEALTH NURSE PAYS VISIT MV ELECTRIC RANGE people during the first great conflict. aid the British when they need It. CHERRIES MARASCHINO i2 CORN KERNEL Mns Ways will be found to do this In spite e 3 25c BIGGEST VALUE SHOW|ON EARTH § Miss Ruth Rigterink, a nutritionist SRADEA Seven per cent of Canada's flying of the Johnson act or the Neutral- of the Southwestern Michigan Milk PUMPKIN 3 JSe WHITE HOUSE MILK tad can 6c personal are Americans, according ity Act. Secretary Morgenthau be- UL,t lb association, visited the school Tues- VANILLA IMITATION pw 19 to Leonard W. Brockington, counsel- lieves England Is a good risk for day. She talked to the grade and MACARONI ' 5c C or to the war committee of the cab- loans. junior high students on health and inet of Canada. There are 36,000 the benefits of milk. Included In RICH. HEAVY men in the air service. More than A shortage of 300 engines per her exhibits were posters and live CHOCOLATE COATIHC 10,000 Americans have volunteered CHOCOLATE DROPS 2 19c month In aircraft engine production rats that had been subjected to ex- for the air corps since last May. 8-°*- Is seriously hampering the admin- TOYTOWN periments. CALIFORNIA pkg. ^ ZION 34b. box 25c I Boston Store CURRANTS FIG BARS iiiis istration program to build a mighty I OZ. Having leverses all along the line, ADRIATIC FIGS 3 25c SODA CRACKERS 24b. bo. |5C Leora Geisler, Proprietor Italy's topmost military command air force and at the same time to RIGHT THIS WAY TO THE MAIN TENT! The Michigan "coal basin" com- aid Great Britain to gain the mas- prises an area estimated to Include has been overhauled. Admiral Do- WT We hate to brag, folks, but TOYTOWN - wmmm CANDIED PEEL 3 25c DAILY DOG FOOD 6 25c Phone 12 Watervliet, Mich. menico, navy chief of staff, resigned. tery of the air In Europe. A large from 6,500 to 11,000 square miles of I4-OI. boh | gc 70 80 this year is the MAIN TENT of Christmas HEINZ KETCHUP PRUNES / fc 5C Two of the army's highest officers territory covering all or parts of 29 \ attractions. It's simply Jam-packed with T0MAT0 5AUCE went on the retired list. Those in gift ideas for young and old, big and little. This "ad" is Just the beginning counties In the central section of the HEIN7 BEANS 10c SAUERKRAUT 3 25c an air crash were Generals Pentor of the huge parade of gift values. Come into the store and see the BIO southern peninsula, although only about one-third of the beds contain HEINZ BABY FOODS 2 "" 15c CAMPBELL'S BEANS 2 15c Christmas Gift Center and Pellegrine. Mussolini appointed For A SHOW Itself! • Admiral Jacchine "commander of the workable coal. LOOKIT! HEINZ SOUP 2 27c dexo SHORTENING 3-lb. can ^pc fleet on the sea." I* A-PENN MOTOR OIL $1.12 RALEIGH CIGARETTES c-rt. $|.20 CITY TAX NOTICE Smart Gifts Women Will Appreciate | General Franco has asked a loan Merry Christmas mVou WAX PAPER OUEEN ANNE I2W». tofl 10c SOAP FLAKES SWEETHEART Ub box 25c from the U. S. to buy foodstuff for Notice Is hereby given, that I will the people of Spain. If this Is Gift Suggestions From be at the First National Bank every granted he has promised to remain Saturday until further notice to re- • • . / neutral in the war. The American Our Complete Stock • Satin Lingerie ceive taxes on the city winter tax NATIONAL GRAPEFRUIT FEATURE I government has not consented, fear- roll. Satin Slips .. $1.95; Satin Bed Jackets .. $1.00 ^ ing that the final destination of the Pyrex Oven and Flame Ware N. E. TILLISON, City Treas. food might be Germany or Italy. It Pieces 15c up—Sets 39c up WHOOPS/ Satin Gowns $1-00 - $1.95 woul be necessary for the British to Many choices in Casseroles GRAPEFRUIT 619c Satin Pajamas $1.95 give promise of safe passage. Before TOWNSHIP TAX NOTICE TEXAS 80 SIZE the Red Cross feeds Spain they de- Electric Table Appliances mvTram sire to have the distribution them- Notice Is hereby given that I ORAMES FLORIDA 2 doz. 29c Satin Panties 50* to $1.00 S selves of milk and vitamin concen- Mixmaster $21—Iron Master $8.95 will be at the First National Bank Most popular of all cof trates to the children of France. Toasters Waffle Irons on Saturday, December 7, and every fees is mild and mellow TAHSERIHES W SIZE 2 DOZ. 35c Satin Bandeau 25* and 50* Eight O'Clock. Try some They do not plan to feed the adults. Coffee Makers Saturday thereafter until further no- tice, to collect taxes on the town- today, custom ground APPLfS FANCY DELICIOUS 5 lbs. 29c Nylon Hose Pair $1.35 Cutlery—Knives 25c up; Shears for your coffee-maker. Since last week's report the Greeks ship tax roll. Dog taxes may be paid 50c pair SWEET POTATOES NANCY HALL 6 lbs. 25C have been advancing steadily. A to the township treasurer. EIGHT O'CIOCK COFFEE large strip of Albanian territory Sleds $1.00 up A. R. VAN DRASEK, Smart Gifts Men Will Appreciate along the north west border of Greese Township Treasurer. is now in the hands of the Greeks. Shoe Skates $3.49 pair 1 Ties 50* to $1.00 This territory is becoming larger as Skils, 4'-7" $6.95 SUPER SUDS 1c DEAL 3 large 38C Warm Shirts—Fleeced $1.00 to $1.95 the advance continues. The report of December 7 tells of the fan of A dandy Tricycle, sturdy stream- WANTED NOW M lOWBT raa M nuretr KLEK 3 HX't 25c >"9e 17c Wool $3.75 to $4.50 Porto Edda, an important sea port, lined. An automobile your TOWN PROPERTIES and Argyrokastron with large quan- youngster will love —RESORT HOMES VEL small 9c large 21c Dress Shirts $1.00 - $1.95 tities of supplies falling into the hands of the Greeks, as well as 1,000 Special $11.95 A. PARASCANDOLO PALMOLIVE SOAP 3 ck.. 17c Felt Dress Hats $2.00 to $3.00 Italian prisoners. The Italians are re- and many more gift items. REAL ESTATE treating northward to Chimera. The STEEL TRUCKS NEW BOOKS MAMA DOLL 422 Linden St., Hartford, Mich. British air forces engaged the Ital- COME IN AND LOOK AROUND Watch your young man's eyes Books are fun and educational, 18 Inches tall! She can turn CLOROX 2 pints 27e quart 25c Gifts for Men, Women and Children ians in air battle in this section De- shine when he sees these 10% too. Selection of coloring books, her head from side to side, and cember 6, shooting down eight and inch "1941" models made of activity books and popular her eyes move, too. Soft stuff- damaging seven other planes without bright enameled steel! stories. ed body. House Slippers - Robes - Hose - Scarfs - Gloves sustaining loss themselves. WATERVLIET HARDWARE NORTHERN Open Evenings Dec. 16 to Xmas Mittens - Sweaters - Caps - Boxed and The question of financial aid to Phone 49 Watervliet OVALTINE Single Handkerchiefs Britain is receiving much attention 25c 10c 98c TISSUE in Washington. On December 4 Sir small coffum 34C l«rga Popular Games 10c to 25c stoviaM 61e 4 rolls 2lC Grocery Department Doll Buggy 98c 4 Lbs. Bananas 2S< You Are Invited Cranberries, per lb 19* To enjoy the cleanest entertainment in South- Tea Sets - 25c 3 Lb. Can Spry or Crisco 45< a CHOICE CHUCK CUTS western Michigan, offered by an Establishment I Christmas Candies 10* lb., 3 for 25* Mechanical Toys 25c GYPSY-DOODLE GRAIN-FED of Character.... AMAZING! FUN! EXCITING!' BEEF ROAST STEERS lb. 25' Famo Pancake Flour 5 lbs. 25* •1 J J 1 eui. itaplc. yoo eu l» as a> 1 • ^ pert QVfSY-DOODLES ia SO mt- CH0ICECUTS SHL'D V/2 Lb. Can Green (Maple) Karo 15* Dolls Galore 25c to 59c oodi. Pteked vltb > thrill ft Bln- BOSTON BUHS

Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., December 13, 1940 —u Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Michigan, December 13, 1940 PLANS MADE FOR JANUARY brakes slowly and easily and you will 'ESCAPE" FEATURES TWO Army Recruit Tells MEETING OF PTA COUNCIL Expert Gives Advice find that traction can be retained. CRIBBS SCHOOL NEWS Do not release your clutch until you Northeast Watervliet POPULAR MOVIE STARS are practically stopped. Thus brakes Care of Timber Lots J^>^JisiAju6tuyv^ 'fciyc^s At a recent meeting of the execu- and motor both can be made to help Upper Room Notes Of Trip To Coast On Winter Driving slow you down. tive board of the Berrien County , Mr. and Mrs. A. D. VanDrasek and Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor We are decorating the windows Council of Parents and Teachers As- Most winter driving accidents, ex- perience shows, occur in the center Is Very Important family were Sunday dinner guests at Present This Picture at the Loma with Santa and his reindeers. sociation held in St. Joseph, plans The following letter was received lanes of traffic. Obviously, you can the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Theatre. Tuesday we had the movie ma- were outlined for the first meeting To paraphrase an old maxim, "Now Keigley in Coloma. chine. We especially liked the films by the "home-folks" of Burl Bullard, is the time for all good drivers to boost your "safety potential" by n of the new year which will be held I - IfsS The adult Community Club party on the Philippine Islands and the a recent enrollee in the U. S. Army. come to the aid of their fellow mo- avoiding center lanes in favor of the "Escape" presents a tale of tre- on Thursday afternoon and evening, Farmers should manage their and eat tree seeds; goats and sheep will be held tonight (Friday). Ev- comedy. Burl left for the west coast on Fri- torists." For with winter's arrival, curb lane. -SSSb mendous power. Though this pic- January 9th, at the Y. W. C. A. in St. CHICAGO'S woods to control erosion, produce eat the foliage on most any kind of Monday, December 9, we received day, Nov. 29,. We present parts of every driver would do well to review Proper use of skid chains may AGLOW WITH CHRISTMAS! erybody is welcome. Bring a ten ture is a document of tremendous Joseph. There will be a state speak- plant and they peel bark from trees. cent gift for the grab-bag. a letter from Phyllis Holle, who re- the letter which may be of interest er to give the address of the eve- his car-handling technique in view mean the difference between safe- farm needs and preserve an invest- power, its force rests precisely on All livestock trample vegetation and Fred Wood butchered six hogs last cently moved from this neighbor- to our readers: ning on the convention theme, of the rigorous conditions which the ty and danger. But they cannot take i ment, according to H. J. Lurkins, the fact that it does not treat of con- » • • the place of proper caution. Remem- pack the ground, reducing the qual- week. centration camp brutalities or phy- hood to Gobies. "America's Task of the Hour." Reg- snow and ice season imposes. county agricultural agent. ber that chains do not enable you to ity of woodland products and caus- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doolittle of sical terror, but is primarily con- We are very busy making our Dear Folks: istrations will open the meeting at Ed Hedner, national director of ser- • • , When a farmer plants corn, toma- ing soil erosion. Well, we are on our way. We left travel safely at increased speed. Detroit drove to the home of C. D. cerned with the degenerated national Christmas gifts and practicing our 1:30 p..m., followed by roll call and vice for Chevrolet, has compiled a toes, potatoes, or any other agricul- Keep fire out of the woods by Jefferson Barracks about 1:30 last They sometimes act as skates on Doolittle Friday night to spend the morale of a people who reason that Christmas plays. special music. A short skit on list of winter driving tips which ev- December . . Chicago's brightest season! • Chicago Symphony Orches- tural plant, he doesn't retire from "preventing" and by "fighting." A night. There are 450 soldiers on the slippery streets. Apply brakes slow- SYMPHONY week-end. They were accompanied they must bow to an idealogy that Wanda Koerber, Reporter. Founder's Day by the New Buffalo ery motorist should review as the Enjoy it.. Get in and out the easy way. Take tra. Afternoons at 2:15 on Dec. 13,17, 20, 27, the scene and let nature do the rest. fire break may be justifiable insur- train, 36 to a car, including a staff ly when using dtiains, and keep in by the former's sister, Lois Doolittle, compromises their intelligence. Nev- PTA and short talks on citizenship days grow shorter and road hazards the South Shore Motor Coach and Electric 31, Ian. 3, 10.. Evenings at 8:15 on Deo. 12, Instead, he cultivates his plants so snce. Fire destroys litter, kills sergeant. There are also five lieu- mind that the purpose of chains is to who had spent the past week with er such thrills as when one of • the by a number of delegates represent- increase. Prime among them—and Train. Six departures daily, with additional 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9. Famous guest artists. they can develop without being over- young trees, causes scars that lead to tenants and I don't know how many improve traction. They are not a I them. .Sunday afternoon, Mr. and greatest stars' casts you've ever seen Primary Room ing local units will be heard. At a "first principle" on the winter runs Saturday and Sunday. There's lots doing grown, by weeds. He controls the decay and low quality timber. captains to the train. 6:30 there will be a cooperative sup- substitute for safe driving. Mrs. Clement Doolittle and son Dav- brings you the spine-tingling roman- highways—is "slow down." A win- Most drivers know the proper in Chicago these days, including: HOCKEY. Black Hawks at Chicago Stadium number of plants per unit of land, There is no phase of farm wood- id of St. Joseph, joined the family We are preparing for Christmas. At 3:30 p. m. we were in Kansas per. The evening program will open ter-time investment in safety is the tic adventure that has taken the procedure to straighten out the car vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Dec. 15 . . Montreal to avoid severe competition which land management that requires more for dinner. All were amused by the whole world by storm. "Escape" Our program will be Friday evening, and on the Santa Fe trail. The at 7:30 with community singing and decrease of your normal driving speed STAGE • Blackstone: "Life With Father".. Canadians Dec. 19 .. New York Rangers Deo. would result in slow growth and low skill and judgment, and which has December 20. houses are about 10 miles apart in when it does go into a skid. By way tricks of Tena, Mrs. Walter Doo- will be shown at the Loma Theatre special music, and an address. by at least one-third. If you are Harris: "Night Oi Love". . Selwyn: "Here 22. Detroit Red Wings Ian. 1. production. He often culls the poor- more far-reaching effects upon the Those earning 100 per cent in Kansas. All you can see is cattle and of review: When the rear end skids, little's dog. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. accustomed to traveling 30 miles per turn your front wheels in the direc- Today".. Grand: "Meet The People".. Begin- est plants to favor the better. In future development and value of a Frank Chalupa, brother-in-law of spelling last week were: Arthur Wil- corn. The country is beginning to hour between home and office, slow Again we have Ann Sothern of NEARBY BASKETBALL SCORES tion in which the rear end is skid- ning Dec. 17, Studebaker: "New Pins And fact, in every way, he attempts to woods, than cutting operations. This Mrs. Emil Plasko, drove out from coxson, Juanita Wilcoxson, Robert get hilly. to 20 or 25 miles, and reap your har- the "Maisie" roles playing the gang ding. Don't "fight" the skid; ease Needles".. Beginning Dec. 22, Erlanger: bring about the most favorable grow- is true in making any type of cutting Chicago Sunday with his four sons. Shane, Kenneth Wendzel, Fred Bir- 4:00. We are passing through the vest in undented fenders. heroine of "Duley," the uproarous out of it gradually. "DuBarry Was A Lady".. Beginning Dec. 26, ing conditions with the aim of ob- in the woods for fuel wood, for posts, He returned the same day with his mele, Avo Crain, Mary Shane, Philip oil fields now. This is a pretty big Hand in hand with this advice is *3fits comedy of a girl who sticks her nose Coloma, 45; Lawrence, 38. This winter, shift your best tires Grand: Lunt and Fontanne in "There Shall Be taining; eventually, the greatest vol- for saw timber, or for any other little daughter Barbara, who was Shane and Paul Kreuzenstein. field with derricks everywhere. the admonition to keep a safe dis- in everybody's business. This pic- Decatur, 44; Watervliet, 19. to your back wheels, for, contrary to No Night." ume and quality. purpose. visiting the Plasko family for a week. Jeroldine Hasse spent last week- 5:30. We stopped at Wellington lance between your car and the one ture opens on Wednesday with a St. Joseph, 27; South Haven, 23. general belief, a blowout in a back Trees, like other plants, will re- While foresters generally classify' '7'% Jerome Pitcher has purchased a high-powered comedy cast featuring end in Chicago. for exercise. This looks like a pret- ahead, a self-evident rule with good BENTON HARBOR: Union Bui Station, 216 W. Main. Buchanan, 25; Dowagiac, 22. tire is far more serious than one in •j! spond to good management practices cuttings largely on the basis of pur- new farm across from the Henry Ian Hunter. Roland Young and Billie We will soon have hot lunches for ty big place. drivers, but one that becomes doubly Phone 9086. I Lawton, 33; Hartford, 17. by growing faster and better. This pose. it is not practicable nor essen- all. " Boy, am I tired, but I'll get a good front. And don't entrust your safety STEVENSVILLE; KUUr'a Drug Store. Phone St. Joe Hutchins place. Burke; also the comedy feature, Eau Claire, 28; New Troy, 26. important when streets and highways means fewer years for growing tim- tial for a farmer to be too concerned night's sleep and be alright in the to smooth tires. 4706-F4, Bridgman SO Fll. Mrs. Lydia Pitcher has been visit- "Christmas in July," with Dick Pow- Bridgman, 34; Three Oaks, 21. are glazed with ice or covered with ber. There is an additional advan- over what particular type of cutting, (Ptu& morning. This train is supposed to Caution in the handling of your SAWYER HIGHLANDS; Hotel Sawyei. Phone New ing at the home of Joe Pitcher. ell. There will be another double Berrien Springs, 46; New Buffalo. a deceptively light snowfall. Troy 64.F2. I tage in weeding and thinning trees— to make if he keeps general improve- be in Frisco Monday afternoon at own car and courtesy toward your Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Leverton had feature on Friday and Saturday 16. When approaching traffic lights in HARBERT: TornquUt Store. Phone Lcketlda 3143. Chkage Seuth Shere teuth Bend RaNread I the material "weeded out" can be ment and the long life of his stand i 4:30. It's a long trip, but I'm en- fellow drivers sums up winter driv- 1 dinner at the home of Jerome Pitch- nights—"Covered Wagon Days," a Bangor, 30; Covert 27. winter time, assume that the light used or sold, whereas the weeds from in mind in doing any and all cutting. . joying it. ing technique. er Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank western, and "Gallant Sons," a dra- Allegan, 19; Paw Paw, 18. will probably turn against you, not most crops are worthless. As a general rule, when a farmer , _tBr , 11:30. We are in Oklahoma. Pass- Pflugradt had supper there. ma. ASTHMA Swfftrcrt Niles, 41; Three Rivers, 31. that you can "slide through" if your As a general rule, farm woods in selects trees for fuel wood or posts, pP A NIT I niRTFs south, Detroit. ed through several small places, but 1 Yours truly inquired at fifteen Coming soon to the Loma "Bitter- Cassopolis, 20; Gobies, 4. luck hole's. Ease up to the intersec- Ocean Depth ^ southwestern Michigan are wide he probably will apply both weeding ^ VUlillJ ULIJ Berry was employed in the offices it's too dark to tell what they were. homes for news and have only a few sweet" in technicolor, with Jeanette Those terrible attacks—wheez- tion carefully, avoiding any sudden The cruiser Milwaukee recently open. Instead of having a dense and thinning during the same cut-1 of the auditor of receipts of the Chi- Saturday morning at 8:00. We are cago Telephone Company in 1912, items to show for it, which all goes McDonald and Nelson Eddy, and ing. coughing, gasping, can be That charity is bad which takes application of brakes, for here again discovered a hole in the Atlantic vegetative cover to conserve soil, ling operation. To supply lumber he A NEW APPOINTMENT to show that journalism is one of the "Knute Rockne." relieved. in New Mexico. Passed through from independence its proper pride a special winter driving technique which measured 28,680 feet in depth, moisture, and wildlife according to may also cut an occasional tree forj served overseas during the World Oklahoma and Texas last night— hardest businesses. and from mendicity its proper shame. comes into play. In braking your or nearly 5% miles. It was east of the local erosion control office, they saw logs and work up the tops intoi War and became payroll supervisor FELASCU has many happy just across the corner of the states. —Southey. I car on a slippery street, "pump" your the Island of Haiti. The Watervliet Record $1.50 a Year I have only a high cover, leaving the fuel wood and possibly posts. Com- is Made Director of Customer Rela- for the Michigan State Company in Average length of popular species users who were once discourag- We have been riding for an hour 1920. Promoted to traveling auditor ground with little or no protection. monly, too, in most cutting jobs in „ for Mi(.hi an Bell Te|ephone If each fisherman licensed in of fish taken by lake fishermen has ed. Safe, pleasant to take. No and a half and haven't come to any Instead of being perpetually produc- the woods, good, young, desirable ^ in 1923, he became supervisor of Michigan last year went fishing one remained fairly constant, according opiates or narcotics. Also won- town yet. We are getting into the tive woods, with material of varying kinds of trees that are found over- j Company. plant accounting methods in 1926 and day only, spent 3.4 hours on the wa- to conservation department creel derful for coughs due to heavy foothills of the mountains. Looks assistant treasurer in 1928. Mr. Ber- I lopped by poor trees are released Frank L CurtiSi an official of the ter and had no better luck than the census checks, for the last five years. colds or bronchitis. sizes and kinds available at all times like pretty big ones. for the farmer's use in his farm and given a chance to grow. j Michigan Bell Telephone Company ry resides with his mother and average established by 32,000 creel The 1939 measurements are: Blue- 10:30 a. m. We are through the daughter at 22242 Edison, in Dear- census interviews in 1939, then the Send today for large regular business, they are very low produc- Unused tops in cutting operations, since 1914 has been named director gill, 7.5 inches; yellow perch, 8.1 mountains. Stopped at Belen, N. M., born. total catch would have been nearly size bottle, $1.00 postpaid. You'll >% ing, gradually disappearing woods, should be trimmed and well scatter-j0£ customer relations for the corn- inches: largemouth bass, 12.8 inches: a pretty big place. We got off the characterized by widely scattered ed close to the surface of the ground 1 p y effective December 1, it was 3,000,000 fish, totaling about 500 tons, smallmouth bass, 13 inches; and be delighted. Address Felascu train and took some exercise. It's an FARM INCOME IMPROVES Laboratories, Box 303, LaCrosse, trees that are usually mature or (not over 18 inches high). They will I announced 5y George M. Welch, the conservation department's insti- northern pike, 20.6 inches. pretty cold here—some snow on the over-mature. % thus perform the important function nresident tute for fisheries research, using most Wisconsin. ground. Livestock and fire are the chief of holding fallen leaves in place;! conservative figures, has estimated. Desk blotters at this office; 5 oenU Michigan's farm income in the We are out of the snow again, but enemies of the woods. Very few they will help retard water run-off I The company's board of directors Ohio furnished more than" one-half 0 first nine months of 1940 ranged from can see the snow capped mountains. trees per acre, injured trees, crook- on slopes; and, they will eventually! " Thursday, Nov. 28th, accepted his of the visiting anglers who fished in 100 to 109 per cent of that obtained Everybody you see here is Indian cd trees, dying trees, dead trees, decay and add to soil fertility. Pil- resignation as assistant secretanr sp Michigan waters last year. Illinois, or Mexican. Seen lots of ranches ing and burning of brush is costly, I he might assume the new position, by farmers in the state in the same Indiana and Wisconsin fishermen washing soil, the "cow line" (the period in 1939, it is announced by the and cowboys. Some good looking height io which cattle browse the wasteful, dangerous, and seldom 1 The board also combined the offices ranked next among the visitors who bureau of agricultural economics of Indian and Mexican girls here. foliage), are all common evidence of justifiable. of assistant secretary and assistant represented 27 states, the District of the United States Department of Ag- 1:30 p. m. Just got through eating the woods destruction in progress. For further information regarding treasurer and named James A. Berry Columbia, Alaska and Canada. dinner as we passed through Gallup, to the dual responsibility. Berry riculture. Moderate increases in Keep all livestock out of the woodlot management and erosion Michigan in September from both N. M. woods. They find very little grass— has been assistant treasurer since control, see your local county agent crops and livestock is said to be Thomas William Morehead, 60 We are in the mountains again and I they browse, they rub, they "ride 1928. or the local erosion control office, enough to give a 4 per cent increase years old, a resident of Lakeside, just passed over the state line into down" young trees; hogs root, rub 602 Fidelity Building, Benton Harbor. The company, Welch said, has Arizona. Can't tell any difference for the month over that of Septem- died December 9, 1940, at the home found a growing public demand for ber, 1939. of a niece, Mrs. Clark. He is sur- in the country yet. information with respect to both 3:30 p. m. Stopped at Winslow for vived by one brother, three sisters DEALER MEETS MAIL technical and non-technical phases of exercise. We are about 300 miles Silent I Send us your social items. and other relatives. PLAMM today telephone research and operations. from the California line. It's getting SOUTH COVERT NEWS ORDER COMPETITION This demand has been expressed in pretty warm, and the farther we go a volume of requests for apparatus the warmer it gets. The next big demonstrations, displays of labora- town is Flagstaff. We stop there. IN AND AROUND THE ELMS A hardware merchant had a pros- tory inventions, research lectures and Flagstaff is the prettiest place I've (Mrs. G. H. Kelly. Correspondent) pective customer for an axe. The the like. Curtis will assume charge seen since I got out west. Big lum- proprietor showed him several and of all such activities, as well as ber yards and sawmills. Mrs. Frank Frazier recently at- the customer selected one, asking the studies and analyses to gain for the 7:00 p. m. We are still rolling. The tended the funeral of her father, at price. company greater knowledge of the porter is making my bed, so I guess Quincy, 111. "It's $2.50," the merchant said. public's service wants. I will turn in. Boy, we are traveling Ed Stromberg has been quite sick "That's too much," the customer in class—sleeping cars, dining cars Both Curtis and Berry are typical with a cold but is some better, and contended. "I can buy the same axe i of telephone officials who have risen smoking rooms, everything. •I now his aunt, Mrs. Hannah Fountain, from a mail-order house for $2.00." | from the ranks. Curtis began tele- tomorrow's DEFENSE Sunday 7:00 a. m. Well, we are is ill. Mrs. Rosa Crawford is also "Tell you what," the merchant of- about 15 minutes from Los Angeles. phone work in 1908 as clerk and numbered among those who have fered, "I'll sell you this axe for the This is a pretty country with orange stenographer in the offices of the bad colds. same price that you can buy it from groves, etc. We stop about an hour. secretary and treasurer of the Chi-j Mrs. Freida Eltzroth of Lansing the mail-order house—but under the cago Telephone Company, now the! 10:00 a. m. We are about 100 miles 1 spent the week-end at the home of past L. A. and are in the farming same conditions." Illinois Bell. He became assistant her mother, Mrs. Jane Derby, also The customer agreed ,and pulled secretary of the Central Group of district—oranges, apples, peaches. with her son and daughter. You can look up from the valley and out his wallet. Bell Companies in 1914. When the Edgar Pinyard's foot is some bet- "Give me $2.00 for the axe," the companies of the Central Group as- see the snow-capped mountains. ter, but he is still unable to get Last night when we came through merchant said. "And add 3 cents sumed their individual entities in around. that you'd have to pay for a stamp. 11920. he was made assistant secretary Arizona, some of the boys' noses and were bleeding because we were so Give me 6 cents for the money order I treasurer of the Michigan State high up. The pressure against my Marriage Licenses charges and throw in 35 cents that j Company, now the Michigan Bell. • the mail-order house would charge He relinquished the office of assist- * head made it feel like it was going si William P. Orton, 29, Benton Har- ant treasurer in 1928. to burst. I couldn't hear a thing. bor; Loraine Lamke, 26, South Ha- you for mailing the axe." We are about six miles from the ven. Good-naturedly, the customer Curtis has been secretary of Wol- coast. There really are some big I Robert E. Johnson, 21, and Betty shelled out. verine Chapter (Michigan) Tele- orchards here. Perham, 19, both of Three Oaks. The hardware man took the mon- phone Pioneers of America, since 11:30 a. m. Stopped at Santa Carl Kreitner, 25, Coloma; Blanche ey, wrapped the axe, and then threw 1931, and served as vice president of Barbara. Passed right by one of the Margaret Poorman, 23, South Haven. it under the counter, the national organization in 1938. big race tracks. We are right on the Richard H. Easton, 22, Eau Claire; "Now wait two weeks for it."— Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and two daugh- coast now and pass very close to Mary Buckman, 20, Berrien Springs. Minnesota Press. ters reside at 2232 LaSalle Gardens, the ocean. 4:30 p. m. We are about half way between Los Angeles and Frisco and will reach the latter place about 9:30. The name of the place we just went through was Bradley, a small place. The sun has gone down behind the mountains. It sure gets dark quick. We stopped way out in the sticks to OPEN LETTER let another train pass. Heard some coyotes howling. TO THE100,000PEOPLE WHO INTEND TO BUY Monday, 6:30 a. m. We got into Frisco about 10:30 last night and go TOUR PRESENT IIMERICA'S program of national out to Fort McDowell some time this 1 DELUXE L OWEST'PRICED morning. Fort McDowell is on An- gel Island. They told us we would defense has caused unprecedented stay there until the 5th. TO TOURSELF Fort McDowell, Monday noon. Here ...... ; ^ demands for telephone service in we are. The Fort is across Frisco Bay and we took a boat across. We NEXT CHRISTMAS came by Alcatraz and also saw Joe many Michigan cities. These sudden DiMaggio's waterfront cafe. ^oTe>ou8^OTV^e They have about 400 Germans, tak- demands are being met because the en off a German battleship here, but • e be SUTe Vo ,\vPd^ ' they won't let us get near them. I Will write every day until we Telephone Company is prepared for leave. BURL. M The 1941 Christmas Club » i such emergencies. Your telephone Vm The charities that soothe, and heal, ^ - service still will be adequate tomor- and bless, lie scattered at the feet Opens Dec. 19th of men like flowers.—Wordsworth. oVft\ siunpkeAVo row because we are planning and A a building ahead today. A POUMD OF GROUND STEAK ^ but 1 If you are finding yourself short of cash for PLEASE. all the things you want to buy—don't make the same mistake next year, but join the Ready When Needed . . • • vi •' 1941 Christmas Club at the First National and Where Bank of Watervliet and have money for all • ' : your needs next Christmas.

Fathers and Mothers here is a Christmas present indeed. Think of the many advantages A over other types of refrigeration; think of the many conveniences to your family; think HANCES are that the lowest- C priced car you have in mind of the many economies to help you with your budget; and think of the years of depend- is a de luxe model. If that's the There are many different classes to fit every able service and thus years of Happy ChrJstimses. Act today. Stop in and see this marvel- case, compare it with the big purse and purpose. Decide how much extra Bell Tcknhflae Cempam quality built Olds Special. The money you will want next Christmas, then No Matter What ous appliance in noiseless operation. It will win you over on one inspection. Olds price is right down in your own price range, but the Olds join one or more classes and save a definite car is way out in front in value. amount regularly. You Call It. It gives you more size, more room, more power. It gives you Some people shop at meat mar- the latest in fine-car features. kets where they're afraid to order Olds prices begin at $853 for TryOlds'Hydra-Matic hamburger. They ask for "ground See The New 1941 Serve! Gas Refrigerstors on Display - Special Low Winter Terms Special Six Business Coupe. OFFERED WITH Drive. You have no NOW! iteak" and ask to see it ground. Sedan prices start at $898, * de- clutch to press — no You can be sure anything you buy HYDRA-MATIC gears to shift by An old and fine tradition livered at Lansing, Mich. State / hand. You get snap- here is good—quality meat your tax, optional equipment and DRIVE!* pier getaway, livelier is of small worth if it does family will enjoy. That's worth accessories—extra. Prices sub' all-round performance! First National Bank not function completely, ject to change without notice. * Optional at Extra Cost something, isn't it? "The Bank Of The People" now. Preparation is at Gas Is Best THE GARj / WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN command here. Costs Less Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposits HARRIS & AlfING OLDSMOBILE Insured. keasey Funeral Home GROCERIES - MEATS The GAS Co. 521 8. TImLx SU. Phones 268 A 193 Watervliet, Michigan BENTON HARBOR PHONE 5-2151 ST. JOSEPH ?1 Under U. S. Government Supervision — Phone 28 — NELSON BROS., Watervliet, Mich.

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ORDER FOR PUBLICATION—Final BOYS! GIRLS! RUN YOUR OWN Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., December 13, 1940 WATERVUET RECORD Administration Account and De- PLAY-STORE I termination of Heirs. OLD TIME NEWS NOTES MICHIGAN MIRROR All that really exists is the divine ccutive board representatives will be Have your friends pay you with Mind and its idea, and In this Mind Boy Scout Council Glen Wertenberger, Arthur McNabb E. F. CASE & SON, Pubs. State of Michigan, Popeye coins. POPEYE'S PLAY- BUSINESS LOCALS CHURCH NOTES The Probate Court for the County the entire being is found harmonious Ed Carpp, and B. W. Robinson. STORE, a dandy new game with THIRTY-NINE YEARS AGO NEWS LETTER M. O. OPPENHEIM and eternal." Watervliet. Michigan of Berrien. cut-outs and paste-ups. Fun galore Approaching 3,000 Potted plants for all occasions PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL Membership Goals Near Completion At a session of said Court, held at with old boxes and bottles! Watch From Record of Dec. 13. 1901 (Continued From First Page) HARTFORD tlso cut flowera and funeral work to 1 the Probate Office in the City of for this game every week on the CHURCH Christian Science Services, Coloma Every troop, pack and ship in the •j GIFT Headquarters | st J se Chas. Feltus and Reuben Matrau >rder. I deliver. OTTO HINGST. Membership Mark ^ . » . „ , - o Ph in said County, on the Popeye Page in The Comic Weekly The Democrat state executive Evergreen Gardens, Phone 80F21 Rev. Alpheus M. Lusk. Pastor Christian Science services are held council is feverishly working to $1.50 per Year in Advance 29th day of November A. D. 1940. with The Detroit Sunday Times.— are at carpenter work near Ham- would like to see a staggered com- MMiMiMUWnssnUMI} complete its goals before December ' mond. Ind. "oloma. tf Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. at 11 o'clock every Sunday morning 5 For Busy Christmas Shoppers 5 | Present: Hon. Malcolm Hatfield, Adv. mission select a director on the basis Morning worship service at 11:00 in the basement of the State Bank of- 21st. Figures released on the 30th of 1 Judge of Probate. Mrs. David Friday has purchased of qualifications and then keep him With the completion of the organi- November showed that the council1 Announcing the arrival of o'clock. Sermon topic: "The Great Coloma. A cordial welcome is ex- 1 Entered at the Postoffice at Water- SIMPLICITY Mrs. Hawk's interest in the Bazaar on the job as long as he performs If you have upholstering that you zation work in District No. 10, which was nearing the 3,000 mark, an all- i vliet, Michigan, as second class In the Matter of the Estate of Store and will continue the business. vant done, let me have It now. Physician." There will be special tended to all to attend. Archie T. Roberts, Deceased. satisfactory service. The conserva- comprises Bangor, Lawrence. Hart- time high record for the movement; matter. Simplicity, of all things, is the Frank Haynes has been prevented '«ave samples from $1.00 up music by the choir. : Uyleau Shimer having filed in tion commission is pointed to as af- New Topcoats $16.50 $19.50 $22 $25 ford, and surrounding townships, the in this area. The council reports 751 Quality Merchandise at Low Prices hardest to be copied.—Steele. from going to Texas by the continued E. A. ALBRIGHT, tf On Wednesday evening. December Salem Lutheran Church 1 said court his final adminstration fording an ideal pattern. council has completed all of its dis- troops, 10 Sea Scout ships, and 33 i illness of his family. 18. we will have our Church Fellow- Rev. W. H. Franzmann. Pastor. account, and his petition praying for In this manner the farmer could trict organization work. Glen Wert- Cub packs. There are also listed 452,1 Silex Coffee Maker—Electric; 8 cup .... $5.45 A number of Miss Dollie Rogers ship Night. Dinner will be served at Services next Sunday are at 10:00 the allowance thereof and for the rely on continuity of policies. The New Overcoats $16.50 $19.50 $22 $25 $30 FLOWERS. PLANTS, FLORA1 enberger of Bangor is the chairman adults aside from the merit badge ORDER APPOINTING TIME FOR friends treated her to a surprise at 6:30, followed by a program featur- a. m.. followed by Sunday school and Hammond Electric Alarm Clock — Illuminated assignment and distribution of the inspectors could become specialists WORK. Flowers by wire every- of the new district, with Edmund C. counsellors, which also takes in about HEARING CLAIMS her home last Saturday evening. An ing a one-act play. The committee Bible hour at 11:15. There will be residue of said estate, and Florence and could enforce the laws without where . T. R. SHANE, Florist Bonning of Hartford as vice chair- 300 more. If the council completes dial $4.95 enjoyable time was reported. New Suits $18.50 $22 $25 $27.50 $40 for the evening is composed of Mr practice of the Christmas carols dur- L. Roberts having filed her petition State of Michigan, running the risk of politial interven- Phone Watervliet 85-F3. tf man and Charles Smith of Lawrence the 3,000 membership mark by De- John Hinckley returned Wednes- and Mrs. Uyleau Shimer. Mr. and ing a part of the Sunday school hour as district commissioner. The other praying that said court adjudicate The Probate Court for the County tion through the local senator or cember 21st, they will be in line for Universal Electric Iron $2.95 One Flag For All day morning from New York state Mrs. G. K. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. N Besides this there will be a program and determine who were at the time of Berrien. representative. At least, such is the men on the district committee are as national and regional recognition. where he has been for some time. Hats Sweaters Sportwear Trousers SEPTIC tanks, toilets, and cess pools Silhanek. If you are not solicited rehearsal for all the children on follows: For finance. Dr. Arthur A. of his death the legal heirs of said At a session of said Court, held story, and it does sound plausible. This recognition has been won in Vantines Toilet Water—Combination set of 3 He reports things booming out there. cleaned. LEON HENTSCHEL. for food, each family contributes Saturday morning at 10:00 a. m. As McNabb of Lawrence. Milton Weed deceased and entitled to inherit the at the Probate Office In the CJty three previous years, and all mem- The Allen-Bridges party were at Phone 7 F-12. tf 4-21 50c. Reserve Wednesday evening usual, this program will be held on of Hartford. Dr. Joe Campbell of fragrances $1.00 real estate of which said deceased of St. Joseph in the said County, on Vppeasment? ttM^McsiKBaanccac! bers of the organization are anxious- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1940. Fort Valley, Georgia, Dec. 2. The now and plan to be with us. Christmas Eve. Bangor; for organization work, Tom ly awaiting the results on the 21st. died seized. the 28th day of November A. D. 1940. If all this business-like adminis- Cutex Manicure Set—In leather case .... $1.95 weather was rather warm for com- 9 WATCH. CLOCK. JEWELRY RE- The Five Star Club has its meet- Stembaugh of Lawrence, Gaylord Over 600 new boys have joined the It is Ordered, That the 23rd day of Present, Hon. Malcolm Hatfield, tration, whether due to Republican fort. Ladies Coats, Svort and Fur Trimmed PAIRING — For rellablc watch, ing at 2:30 on Saturday afternoons Thompson of Hartford, and C. O, organization in the Scout division Novelty Perfume Bars $1.00 December A. D. 1940, at ten o'clock Judge of Probate. W. H. Ray has returned from Hol- foresight or Democratic diplomacy clock and Jewelry repairing, take Next Saturday there will be a candle- BOY SCOUT NEWS in the forenoon, at said probate Hamilton of Bangor; the camping during the year thus far. and 318 In the Matter of the Estate of land where he has been making bar- contributes more money to the state vour work to light service for new members com- committee is composed of Philip J. office, be and is hereby appointed for Albert A. Howard, Deceased. new cubs have taken out member- J. W. GUNN, M. D. rels for the Beet Sugar Company. treasury, it would be possible for $6.95 $8.95 $10.95 $16.95 to $24.50 CHAS. F. ECKERT ing into the group. Schroyer of Bangor, Harold Dewey ship. Country Gentlemen Shaving Set—Lotion, soap examining and allowing said account It appearing to the court that the That factory has made 4,000.000 Governor Van Wagoner to appease i Phone 276 The high school group will not Troop 61 held its regular meeting of Hartford, and Leslie Whiteman of Office Hours, 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. and hearing said petitions; time for presentation of claims and talcum $1.35 pounds of sugar this year. the hungry hordes of pressure lob- Also Electric Clocks. meet Sunday evening. Monday evening. The meeting was Lawrence; advancement is to be Eighteen Field Commissioners Four Days—Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat against said estate should be limited, Are It is Further Ordered, That public J. W. Harr has completed one fine bies with more appropriations. Choir rehearsal each Thursday opened with presentation of colors handled by Edmund C. Bonning of An extra charge from 6 to 8 p. m. and that a time and place be appoint- Famous NoMend Ladies' Hose Completing Roll Call Colgate Shaving Combination—In leather case. notice thereof be given by publica- dwelling on the farm he bought of State aid for the schools could be FOR SALE—Quality Chickens, dress- evening at 7:30. and scout oath. There will be a sur- Hartford and Jacob Davis of Law- No calls accepted after 8 p. m. ed to receive, examine and adjust stabilized, if not slightly raised. The tion of a copy of this order, for three Wm. Abernathy. and has another ed to order at any time. Phone prize for all scouts next Monday. rence; the leadership training com-1 During the past four weeks, the Price $1.50 successive weeks previous to said all claims and demands against said well under way. The completed crippled children could have a hun- 189-R. TOM BOWERS. 2-9tf METHODIST CHURCH All scouts are to be prompt in at- JWEYcuaEni^-r deceased by and before said court: dred thousand or so more. The new 89c 95c $1.15 to $1.35 mittee is composed of B. W. Robin- commissioner staff of the council day of hearing, in the Watervliet structure is for a relative. Mrs. E. M. Rev. T. O. Lee. Pastor tendance son of Hartford. Lloyd Latchaw of has developed the roll call of the It is Ordered, That all of the cred- and empty additions to our state hos- Beverage Set—Glasses and tray $1.95 Record, a newspaper printed and Willett. TRUCKING—Moving, hauling, etc. The scouts had charge of the Tuber- Lawrence, Dr. Avison Gano of Ban- entire membership. From this roll circulated in said county. itors of said receased are required to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clauser, Mrs. pitals would be equipped, manned Garbage service 75c per month. Regular services at the usual hours culosis posters and stickers to be Cocktail Shaker Set—8 glasses $7.95 and opened. next Sabbath. You will find a cor- gor; the cubbing program will be call will be developed first aid teams, (Seal) MALCOLM HATFIELD, present their claims to said court at E. C Williams. Mrs. F. H. Howard, BAGS SWEATEKS HATS Gravel, sand, black dirt, cinders fur- distributed. There will be a hike dial welcome. handled by Stanley Heath of Law- emergency corps, and other groups E^et Tested and Correctly Fitted. All A true copy. Judge of Probate. jaid Probate Office on or before the Mrs. D. C. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. John Some .30,000 aged and infirm per- nished on short notice. next Saturday, December 14, for out- sons, now eligible for old age pen- Sunday School, 10 a. m. rence. Field Commissioners will be which will form the basis of the Boy Men's Leather Billfolds $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 Kinds of Glasses Furnished. ELSIE KRAJCI, 10th day of February A. D. 1941, at Hammel attended the funeral of Mrs. AVERY DRAIME, door test work. Those wishing to sions, could receive pension checkb Preaching, 11 a. m. Philip Schoyer of Bangor and Ed- Scout organization's part in the de- Watervliet. Michigan. Register of Probate. ten o'clock in the forenoon, said time W. M. Clauser. Benton Harbor, Mon- KMCMCWnaOHSKSlK* Phone 121, Watervliet pass outdoor work will meet at ward Carpp of Lawrence. Area ex- fense program. Men's Knife and Chain Set $1.50 and place being hereby appointed day. to which the federal government had I 8-14tf. Epworth League, 6:30 p. m. the home of Scoutmaster Bill Yeske'e (Nov. 29—Dec. 13) for the examination and adjustment contributed. Instead of state checks The Semper Fidelis class will hold at 10:00 a. m. Those who cannot Fountain Pen and Pencil Sets — For students. of all claims and demands against payable only from state welfare its monthly business and social meet- OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR RENT—6-room house with come because of work may come said deceased. funds. ing Friday evening with Mrs. Otto bath on Elm St. DR. F W. later. The hike will be to the up- Price 39c to $1.25 It is Further Ordered. That public THIRTY YEARS AGO Appeasing the . pressure groups, Helweg in her apartment over the NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BROWN. tf per dam if the weather permits. notice thereof be given by publica- balancing the budget and reducing post office. There will also be a court of honor "Wasp Clipper" Pen and Pencil Sets—Priced F. W. BROWN. M. D. tion of a copy of this order once each From Record of Dec. 9. 1910 the state deficit is a three-in-one The members of the Sunday school Default has been made in the FOR RENT—6 rooms and bath. In- next Monday. Allen Young and from $1.95 to $3.95 week for three successive weeks pre- goal of Governor-elect Van Wagoner. will meet at the church Friday after Physician and Surgeon terms of a certain mortgage made by President Hodges and Supt. Lock- quire CHAS. HOFFMAN, Elm Dick Ferguson were candidates at vious to said day of hearing, in the Whether or not he can achieve it school to practice for the program to M. O. OPPENHEIM Joseph T. and Margaret H. Buckner. way of the Watervliet Paper Com- the last meeting. Work by the Christmas Cards—Box of 12 49c OFFICE IN OPERA HOUSE BLOCK Watervliet Record, a newspaper remains to be seen. St., Watervliet. tf be given Christmas Eve. husband and wife, to Margaret Car- pany. expect to start the mill some Extra Copies of The Record on Sale at Nu-Way Shop. emergency squad is coming along HARTFORD WATERVLIET. MICHIGAN printed and circulated in said county. fine. mody, bearing date the 20th day of time next week. FOR RENT—Modern cottages—all Gift Wrappings Pkg. 10c Calls Answered Promptly Day or (Seal) MALCOLM HATFIELD FREE METHODIST CHURCH September, 1926, and recorded in the Peter Heffner. Jr.. went to Chi- conveniences. Call 51F4. W. H. The following test work has been — Night — A true copy: Judge of Probate. Rev. H. M. Parks, Pastor. passed: First class thrift, Alfred office of the Register of Deeds for cago Wednesday after his wife and CARPENTER. ll-22tf — A COMPLETE LINE OF TOYS —~ ELSIE KRAJCI, mmmm Shrosbree and Johny Eichelberger; Berrien County, Michigan on Decem- baby. Sunday school, 10:00 a. m. The Register of Probate. Service. Alfred Shrosbree; Handicraft Announcing the arrival of ber 31, 1926 in Book 157 of Mortga- George Yore Is negotiating for an FOR RENT—Seven-room house in evangelist will give a special talk to Trains - Trucks - Tractors - Automobiles Alfred Shrosbree. John Eichelberger; ges, page 237, which mortgage con- (Dec. 6—20) ' 80-acre farm north of Hartford. good condition; furnace and bath. the children. Tenderfoot, respects to flagand knots. Games, Etc.—10c up to $3.50. James Irvine has the foundation in Inquire at Record office or address Sunday will be the last day of the tains power of sale. There is claimed Dwight Cutler; Reading, merit New Sportwear for the addition to W. C. Spreens W. E. ABEL. 515 Greenwood Ave., special meetings which have been in DR. JOE F. REED to be due and payable for principal STATE OF MICHIGAN badge, Alfred Shrosbree; Pathfind- and interest to date hereof the sum store building and the Odd Fellows East Grand Rapids, Mich. 12-6tf progress for the past two weeks. The $3.95, $5.95, $8.95 hall. GIVE LASTING GIFTS ing, merit badge, Alfred Shrosbree. Wool Jackets Osteopathic of $559.50, and the said mortgage will In the Circuit Court for the County evangelist. Rev. G. W. AlcDonald, be foreclosed by public sale to satis- of Berrien, in Chancery. Mrs. McMillan, Miss L. Ormsby Give furniture presents that grow more precious with FOR SALE—Several tons of baled will preach both in the morning and $6.95,$8.95,$12.50 CARMODY'S Physician and Surgeon and H. Jeserich and family of the Many Helpful timothy. Phone 79. in the evening. The interest and COLOMA WON FIRST Mackinaws fy the above amount and lawful cost ORDER FOR APPEARANCE time. Used daily, they are a constant reminder of your es- of foreclosure on Monday, February A-1651 Naomi have moved to Ann Arbor tf WILBUR SMITH. attendance have been very good. for the winter. CONFERENCE GAME GENERAL PRACTICE 24, 1941, at 10:00 o'clock in the fore- teem and t^ughtfulness. Be'nw are a few suggestions. Not a few people, both great and Suede Jackets $4.95,$5.95,$8.50 FRANCIS B. CASE, BESSIE While rabbit hunting last week small, seem to regard the church and Speclalizinc In Treatment of noon, E. S. T., at the front door of CASE GEISLER, PERCY WIGENT, Xmas FOR RENT — Modern three-room Frank Becraft shot and killed a val- apartment. J. R. DUNHAM. Its program as beneath their dignity. Deafness. the Court House in the City of St. and UYLEAU SHIMER and ADELIA uable ferret that he was using. The It is not to be denied that many On Friday evening, December 6th. Suede Coats • . - . $13.50 12-13 Joseph. Berrien County. Michigan. COPELAND, Co-administrators of rabbit hopped gayly away. churches fail to present a challeng- the Coloma Comets won their first North Main Street Phone 150 Little Eight Conference basketball The said mortgaged premises as the Estate of Leon D. Case, and While walking along the road last Suggestions ing program, but much Is to be said Cape Jackets $4.95, $7.95, $10.95 WAFFLEMASTER TOASTMASTER FLAT FOR RENT—Two rooms. game of the season by defeating WATERVLIET. MICHIGAN aforesaid are described as follows: PEARL HOWARD, Administratrix of Tuesday. Flora Wigent was knocked on both sides of that particular ques- 219 Park Street. 12-27 Lawrence in a roaring finish by a makes perfect waffles automatical- makes perfca toast automatically, Lots 28 and 29 in the subdivision of j the Estate of Albert A. Howard tion. But the church, viewed as an down by a team and run over. She ly. Tiny light tells when to pour in + Putin bread, press lever. Up pops Edgewater, Paw Paw Lake, Water- Plaintiffs, institution, is big enough to chal- score of 45 to 37. The Coloma boys was not seriously hurt. FOR SALE—Lot on East St. Joseph vliet Township, Berrien County, vs. Smoking Cabinets lenge the very best in any man, no scored fourteen points In the final Gabardine Shirts All Wool Shirts batter, when to take out waffle. No toast, current shuts off. 1-slice, St., 50x100, just west of Sterner Michigan, according to the recorded JAMES D. WIGENT, CHAUNCEY matter how "big" he may be. period. At the end of the first quar- fuss, bother, or burning! $14.50. $12.50. 2.slice, $17.50. place—$450. Terms. Inquire of ter. the Comets were ahead by a plat thereof. KELLOGG, MAR ILL A WIGENT SJ.95^ S|2-50 When men whose names are house- MRS. WINIFRED STERNER. score of 15 to 11. but the Lawrence Sweaters Sno-Suits Mufflers H.B. ANDERSON, M.D. Dated: November 19. 1940. DAVID WIGENT, FIDELIA WI- TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO hold words, men who are known far 1001 E. Baker St.. Plant City, Fla. boys staged a rally and the half end- MARGARET CARMODY, GENT, CHARLES KLECKLER, or and wide, humbly let it be known 7-6tf Physician and Surgeon Mortgagee, their unknown heirs, legatees, de- From Record of Dec. 17. 1915 that they regard the work of the ed with a score of 21 for each team. House-Coats | visees, legatees and assigns. Also End Tables Sunday school, for Instance, to be of The end of the third quarter found MYRON H. WOLCOTT. Dr. J. W. Gunn entertained the FOR SALE CHEAP — Seven-room Lawrence leading the Comets by a JOHN F. NICHOLS and MAGGIE A paramount importance, surely It does — OFFICE HOURS — Attorney for Mortgagee, Physicians' Association of Water- house at Pokagon Heights. Ad- I NICHOLS, husband and wife, De- .95 not speak well for any man of so score of 32 to 31. but the Comets Open Every Evening Peoples State Bank Building. vliet township at a smoker Mon- , 29 $ dress EARL WHITE. 980 Colfax, 10:00 to 12:00 2:00 to 5:00 1- t. 8 much lesser degree of "greatness" to then turned on the steam and suc- St. Joseph, Michigan. 1 fendants. day. The local 'microbes" and oth- Benton Harbor. Phone 7596. 12-13 ceeded In taking the lead of eight Evening Hours. 7:00 to 8:00 In this cause it appearing from er enemies of health had better look be too busy, or too big, to make (Nov. 29 - Feb. 14) points at the finish of the game. Saturday and Sunday by affidavit on file that plaintiffs have out now that the "Docs" have or- some investment in that institution. FOR SALE—Gas Range. Call Water- Some men who give great emphasis Appointment mr.de diligent search and inquiry to ganized. Table Lamps vliet 124. ascertain the whereabouts of parties Sidney Fuller is clerking at to the work of the Sunday school The Family Gift are David Lloyd George of England. Phone 244 Watervliet ORDER FOR PUBLICATION— named as defendants in said bill, and Spreen's store during the holidays. $2-95^ $2^.75 Final Administration Account and whether living or dead, and if dead Theron Forbes is in Grand Rap- J. Edgar Hoover of Washington, D. C.. J. C. Penney, Ray Lyman Wilbur, 460 North Main Street Determination of Heirs. the whereabouts of their heirs, per- ids attending a banquet given by I A Fine sonal representatives, devisees, lega- Saladin Patrol of the Mystic Shrine former member of the president's m Statc of Michigan, ^ees or assigns. and also to attend a function given Floor Lamps cabinet, the late George H. Dem. The Probate Court for the County On motion of MYRON H. WOL- Living Room Suite 'FOR and many other of like rank. When If you only knew how good foods taste cooked the by the Knights of Pythias lodge ofi YOU of Berrien. COTT. Attorney for plaintiffs, it is that city. such men lend their names to con- $g.95T $25.0° At a session of said Court, held ordered that said defendants and Mrs. Mary Haskell was treated to1 2-hc. Velvet Suites at $69.50 structive testimony concerning a new VITAMIUM WATERLESS WAY,"you DEANE FIZZELL,DM at the Probate Office in the City of their unknown heirs, legatees, de- a pleasant birthday surprise at her movement, then surely I classify my- St. Joseph in said County, on the visees and assigns, cause their ap- self as 'small potatoes" by denying DENTAL OFFICE IN home on Elm street Dec. 14. by 22' FRIENDS I* 30th day of December A. D. 1940. pearance to be entered in said cause of her lady friends. A dainty lunch j 2-Pc. Mohair Suites at $85.00 what they say. would drop everything and run to the FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. Present, Hon. Malcolm Hatfield, herein three months from date here- Table Radios What is a friend? I will tell you. hese are the gifts was served and Mrs. Haskell was Watervliet, Michigan Judge of Probate. 'of and in default hereof said bill of presented with a number of pretty! It is a person with whom you dare Large Mohair Suites, 2-Pc. $129.50 $ 9 .50 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES PHONE 119 In the Matter of the Estate of complaint will be taken as confessed and valuable gifts. to be yourself.—Frank Crane. McNiel Certified Store and get your m Mary A. Nelson, Deceased. I IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that 12- V29 "God the Preserver of Man" will 9 Maurice A. Weber having filed in within forty days, this order shall be There are no greater miracles be the subject of the lesson-sermon | for thisyear s Christmas said Court his final administration; published in the Watervliet Record known to earth than perfection and In all Christian Science churches account, and his petition praying for a newspaper published in the County FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Dinnerware Sets an unbroken friendship.—Mary Bak- throughout the world on Sunday, m O.J.HOWARD, D.V.M. the allowance thereof and for the of Berrien, and that such publication er Eddy. Vegetable-Fruit- From Record of Dec. 18, 1925 $ 9 00 December 15. VETERINARIAN assignment and distribution of the be continued therein at least once The Golden Text (Proverbs 2:6.8) residue of said estate, and his peti- each week for six weeks in succes- The frame is up for the new resi- 7 V45 When friendship is settled, you is: "The Lord giveth wisdom: out of Cereal Cooker! m tion praying that said court adjudi- sion. trust; before it is formed, you must his mouth cometh knowledge and VITAMIUM Phone No. 84-K. dence that John Tallman is build- cate and determine who were at thel This suit involves title to the pass judgment.—Seneca. understanding ... He keepeth the UnF Residence West of Creamery ing on St. Joseph street. time of her death the legal heirs of I following described land in Water- City Treasurer. F. D. Hunt, col- Electric Toasters | paths of judgment, and preserveth WATERVLIET. MICHIGAN said deceased and entitled to inherit: vliet Township, Berrien County, lected $100 in tax money his first A man that hath friends must the way of his saints." m shew himself friendly; and there is Among the Bible citations is this the real estate of which said deceased I Michigan, and suit is brought to day at the First National Bank. S10.95 This Factory Price Ends died seized. quiet title thereto, to-wit: Mrs. F. W. Brown entertained at a friend that sticketh closer than a passage (Psalm 16:5): "The Lord is brother.—Proverbs 18:24. It is Ordered, That the 30th day of The West fractional half of the a 6:30 dinner. Thursday, Mr. and the portion of mine inheritance and December A. D. 1940, at ten o'clock South fraction of the Southeast Mrs. L. D. Case and daughter Jea- of my cup: thou maintalnest my lot." uarter of Coaster Wagons $1.98;to $7.50 C. 1. foONKOt in the forenoon, at said Probate i Q Section 22, Township 3 nette. The occasion was in honor Child's Rockers Happiness consists in being and ii) Correlative passages to be read Office, be and is hereby appointed South. Range 17 West, except there- doing good; only what God gives, from the Christian Science textbook, flom tlie of the birthday anniversaries of Dr. SATURDAY! NOTARY PUBLIC, for examining and allowing said following described parcels Brown and Mrs. Case, both of whom $|.S8t Sg.90 and what we give ourselves and "Science and Health with Key to the REAL ESTATE, account and hearing said petitions; of land: Beginning at the Southwest are the same age. Although they others through His tenure, confers Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, It is Further Ordered, That public corner of said Southeast quarter; have both done extremely well in happiness; conscious worth satisfies include the following (p. 151): "The re# and notice thereof be given by publica- thence East along quarter section line preserving a youthful appearance the hungry heart, and nothing else divine Mind that made man main- t0 a oint 657 2 feet West of INSURANCE tion of a copy of this order, for three P - ^e they have reached that period whenj Child's Desks can.—Mary Baker Eddy. , tains His own image and likeness. Bicycles successive weeks previous to said day Southeast corner of the Southwest they no longer broadcast the num-1 WATERVLIET. MICHIGAN of hearing, in the Watervliet Record. Quarter of said Southeast fractional ber of years that they have beeni $^.95t S|y.50 a newspaper printed and circulated Quarter of said Section 22; thence here. in said County. North no degrees 8 minutes West to Mr. and Mrs. James KInyon and| Modern Simplicity in $23.95 (Seal) MALCOLM HATFIELD. ng,?i 0f vyay .of th,t c daughter Alene and Harold Kinyon! 10-Day MYRON WOLCOTT A true copy. Judge of Probate thence WesterlWesterlyy alonalon8g the SoutherlSoutherlyy and family are now located at Rus- to line of said P. M. R. R. right of way Bedroom Suites Table & Chair Sets Attorney at Law ELSIE KRAJCI. kin, Florida for the winter and write to the West line of said Southeast Give the HOME a Money-Back Register of Probate. that they are well and enjoying the $ 9 .50 Office over First National Bank. quarter; thence South to place of warm weather. $35.00 (Dec. 6—20) beginning. Also except: Commenc- — Phones — Wm. S. Lincoln and E. L. Bur- 4-Pc. Modem Walnut Suites $69.50 3- V8 ing at the Southeast corner of the Start Your Matched Guarantee// Watervliet 119 St. Joseph 235 rows of Covert were Watervliet vis-1 Southwest quarter of said Southeast itors Monday. 4-Pc. Walnut Modem Suites $89.50 CHRISTMAS GIFT m 0f SeCti0n 22; We have a letter from J. Lee Roth I Vitamium Set with this ORDER FOR PUBLICATION—Final thence North along quarter section Lounge Chairs Velocipede8$l.93-$ 10.50 KiddiejCars and Scooters Administration Account. of Chicago, well known summer res-1 Medical & Surgical Diseases ol line to the P. M. R. R. right of way; ident here, renewing his subscrip-' 4-Pc. Matched Walnut Suites . $ 110 $ oc Sensible and Permanent unit of many uses p Shoe Skates Hand Sleds $1.00to $7.50 State of Michigan, thence Westerly along Southerly line tion to The Record and wishing the VtYE, EAR,NOSE and TUkOAl of said right of way 428 feet; thence publisher the returns of the sea-! 4-Pc. Large Modem Suite? $1^50 15^V55 Roller Skates Xmas Tree Lighting The Probate Court for the County Southerly to a point 438.6 feet West ,4 Treated by W. L. Curtis, M D. of Berrien. son. Mr. Roth writes, Every once Combination Doors Card Tables 98c to $2.50 Sets 26c to $2.50 of the place of beginning; thence in a while, no matter what the sea- Insulition SPECIALIST GLASSES FITTED At a session of said Court, held East to place of beginning. Also son may be. I just get an intense Snag-Proof Card Front and Rear Style Benton Harbor. Michigan at the Probate Office in the City of except the P. M. R. R. right of way longing to be in Watervliet again, Pour your own Rock us St. Joseph in said County, on the The West half of the Northeast Table THIS COOKER TOO SMALL?—It cooks 3 bunches Complete line Fiesta and Pyrex Ware 5th day of December A. D. 1940. quarter of Section 27. Township 3 so I am going to try to get out there Wool for a few days at least during the * Present, Hon. Malcolm Hatfield, South. Range 17 West, excepting .96 $0.98 of carrots, quart and a half of cranberries or other holiday week." j $ Improved Storm Siih Judge of Probate. therefrom the following described To L p Henry Fietz, paper mill worker.: 1 Roclc Wool Bitts William P. Jones, Sr. i In the Matter of the Estate of parcel of land: Commencing at a fruits head of cabbage or cauliflower, peas, string SLp at GIFT HEADQUARTERS^'^ Maurice Carmody, Deceased. point 506.9 feet South of the North who resides three miles south of this m city in Bainbridge township, was beans etc., for five. Just right for baby's food, for For economy, convenience and satisfaction—make our store Edward L. Carmody haying filed quarter post of said Section 27; Board Ceiling TiU NOTARY PUBLIC struck by an automobile while rid- Magazine Baskets your Christmas shopping headquarters. Choose your gifts in said Court his final administration thence East 38 rods; thence North to Ping Pong Tibli puddings, cereals, frosting, candy, etc. Yes, this from our complete selection of toys, sports and hobby With Seal account, and his petition praying for the North line of said Section; thence ing home on his bicycle last Satur- j supplies, and household goods. Come in to-day—youll find day night. He was severely cut c s 95 just the thing" for every one on your list I the allowance thereof and for the West to the North quarter post of cooker foima an important part of youi-matched set. «* about the head and sustained several WATERVLIET, MICH. i assignment and distribution of the said Section: thence South to the 89 r. 3- Venetian Medicine [residue of said estate, place of beginning broken ribs. The driver of the car Tile Board «nd failed to see the bicycle rider. TIMELY CHRISTMAS HINT—Many are buying 18 Years' Experience in Executinc It is Ordered, That the 6th day of The east 39 acres of the Northwest Studio Lounge Cabinet Legal Papers. January A. D. 1941, at ten o'clock quarter of Section 27, Township 3 Tile Floors extra cookers for ideal and different Christmas gifts. HP* in the forenoon, at said probate South. Range 17 West, except the Daisy Air Rifles are office, be and is hereby appointed following described premises: Com- 00 for Bathroom and Complete outfit priced from SI.25 for examining and allowing said ac- mencing at the North quarter post of 26V55' For the Floor HENRY CHAMBERLAIN LODGt count and hearing said petition; said Section; thence South 506.9 feet; Kitchen NO. 308. F. & A. M.. Lodge room; FOR m It is Further Ordered, That public thence West 29 rods; thence North YOU Masonic Hall. Watervliet. Michigan notice thereof be given by publica- 506.9 feet; thence East 29 rods to the Beautyrest Johnson^ Wax Ring Bologna ,Franks . .2 lbs.25C Pork Chops, end cut lb. 16c m Regular communications 2nd l en of a copy of this order for three place of beginning Cedar Closet Lining No Buff—Glo-Coat uesday evening of each month Visit uccessive weeks previous to said Commencing at a point 39 rods For Xmas Day Mattress m ing brothers always welcome. ay of hearing, in the Watervliet West of the Norm quarter post ofi HOME Lean Pork Roast lb. 15c Short Rib of Beef lb. JQq COLOMA HARDWARE CO. CLAIR SHEPARD. Secretary Kc-cord, a newspaper printed and Section 27, Township 3 South, Range But every housd where love abides s 50 m A New Charles C. Smith, Mgr. Coloma, Mich. COLMAN PORTER. W. .VI circulated in said county. 17 Wes't; thence South 160 rods to And friendship is a guest, 39- Fresh Ground Beef 2 lbs. 25C Beef Pot Roast lb. J'JC (Seal) MALCOLM HATFIELD the quarter line; thence West 41 Is surely home, and homej sweet A true copy: Judge of Probate, rods; thence North 20 rods; thence home; r'' Dining Room Suite A Coal (or Every Purpose ELSIE KRAJCI, West 16 rods; thence North to the For there the heart can rest Lean Pork Sausage 2 lbs. 25C Steak, round, sirloin, swiss, lb. 25c Look locally first. You will find Register of Probate. North line of said Section; thence —Henry van Dyke. 8 He. Sim 8 Pc. LIBERAL Oak ^ | III- Walnut m that Watervliet stores carry the (Dec. 13—27) East 57 rods to the place of begin- j <89 s". B'i $149 so HARD COAL - COKE ning. I Suites Suites vw Mahogany TERMS 8 merchandise you need in every Dated: November 14. 1940. i Home is the dearest spot on earth, an s ou day life. (Seal) FREMONT^VANS * .u ^ '^ the centre, though Circuit Jud« n0.t the boundary. ol the affections Judge. _Mary Baker Eddy 69-71 Wall A Small Don't ignore your own friends. Attest: A true copy. Look locally first. Deposit Will The Watervliet Record Will ADVERTISE IN THE A. J. HASTINGS. Clerk. Street McNiel Certified Store Hold TUI ROSENBERG & FORBES CO. 41 WATERVLIET CHAMBER MYRON H. WOLCOTT. No genuine observer can decide WATERVLIET RECORD otherwise than that the homes of Benton Harbor Xmas I OF COMMERCE Attorney for Plaintiffs m WATERVLIET MICHIGAN Make A Fine Christmas Gift a nation are the bulwarks of person- TROOST BROS. Watervliet- - Millburg - Riverside - Benton Harbor • j (Dec. 6—Jan. 10) al and national safety. —Holland. 1 Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Michigan, December 13, 1940 •rr- NOTICE are prepared to take Christmas or- children and four great grandchild- All materials for Red Cross must ders at once. Record Office. FUNERAL SERVICES ren also survive. Burial took place be in by December 21. Either call Father of Mrs. Ralph in Riverside cemetery at Dowagiac. or leave at house. • • • • WINE, DINE and DANCE HELD AT DOWAGIAC The Paxsons were local residents MRS. DEANE FIZZELL. BREVITIES at one time, leaving here about forty at the MID WAT. Smith Dies Saturday years ago. We have an entirely new line of FOR MRS. INA PAXSON stationery and Christmas cards, and Desk blotters at this office: 5 cent» Mrs. James Juhl is quite ill at her Don Whitney spent Sunday in Chi- home in the Sutherland addition. cago visiting friends. At Ann Arbor Home Try a Classified Ad in The Record Funeral services were held Wed- Mr. and Mrs. A1 Penrose visited Mr. and Mrs. Uyleau Shimer and nesday from the W. F. Lyon Funeral relatives in Chicago over the week- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones spent Fri- Home in Dowagiac for Mrs. Ina E. day and Saturday in Chicago and on end. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith return- Paxson, 77, who died Sunday night Friday night attended the theatre. Vadn Burbank was home from ed from Ann Arbor Monday evening in Benton Harbor. >^^NDEPENDENT^_OWNED Indiana to spend the week-end with A card received at the Record where they were called Saturday by HUNTERS ATTENTION TRAPPERS the death of the latter's father, Jo- Mrs. Paxon was born in Ohio on her mother in Lawndale. office informs us that Mrs. Marion May 23, 1863, coming to Michigan Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Price were Hinckley is now located at Lake seph Beal Steere, 98, who passed Send furs and hides to be dressed away after a few hours' illness. at an early age. She resided in this ItoYAL quests of Miss Kathryn Fryman and Worth, Florida, and that the weath- vicinity most of her life. Her hus- to her father, John Fryman at Berrien er is ideal. The deceased, who is well known band, Hartwell L. Paxson, to whom T); Springs. Mrs. Belle Stanley was taken to throughout the United States, was she was married on Nov. 24, 1878, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Epple re- Mercy hospital, Benton Harbor, on born February 9, 1842, in Lenawee died 22 years ago. Mrs. Paxon was The Valley Fur Tanning Shop turned last week from a weeks Thursday for observation with the county, Michigan. After graduating the former Miss Ina E. Leach. 609 BANGOR ROAD from the University of Michigan hunting trip at Newberry and Hough- likelihood of a major surgical oper- Surviving are one son, Edgar L. LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN College of Literature, Science and ton Lake. ation confronting her. Paxson of Dowagiac and two daugh- BEST QUALITY ALWAYS the Arts in 1868 and the College of Mrs. Fred Rauth of St. Joseph re- Mrs. Nina Helmer of Kalamazoo ters, Mrs. Lynn Pardee of Three Oaks Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Law in 1870, he took a five-year trip and Mrs. Maxie Frost of Dearborn. turned home today (Friday) after a spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. around the world collecting plants, Only Legal Skins Accepted. few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Grace Brooks and on Sunday Mrs. A son, Jesse, died at his home in animals and birds. During that time California last January. Nine grand- TWO "WHYS" TO THE WISE — 1000 Organized James Dunham. Brooks returned with her and spent he was appointed assistant professor Independents' Buying Power; 20 Years of Food Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ruble spent two days in Kalamazoo. of zoology and paleontology of the the week-end visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carpenter, operator at the University of Michigan. He made Testing Experience—That's why careful housewives Carl Ruble and Mr. and Mrs. Law- Pere Marquette depot, has been several subsequent trips to South BZ shop here with confidence. rence Ruble of Battle Creek. transferred to Lansing as demurrage America and the Philippines, col- Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnhart and clerk, and Dick Harper has filled the lecting and studying birds, being the daughter loyne were in Battle Creek vacancy at the local office. first white man to make such a study FRESH PORK Sunday where they visited Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Case and in the Islands. He was professor of Barnhart's brother who is ill. daughter Kathleen spent the latter zoology and paleontology until re- Pounds, Quarters Halves or Whole Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ridgeway were part of the week in Chicago and on tiring in 1893, during which time he Friday and Saturday Friday night they attended a per- was also the first curator of the U. to t« 14c delivered here from Wabash, Indiana to spend of M. museum. He received the first Sunday with their daughter and formance of Rigoletto at the Chi- honorary Ph. D. ever conferred by Hogs dressed $1 each PORK HEARTS Lb. 10c family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mc- cago opera house. the UT of M. His collections are to Niel. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rose are the be found in the museum of the Uni- FRESH SIDE PORK Lb. 14c Mr. and Mrs. John Scholl and parents of an eight and one-quarter FRED WOOD, Jr. pound daughter born Tuesday, Dec. versity of Michigan, Smithsonian daughter Barbara of Chicago, spent Institute and British Royal Museum. the Week-end at the homes of Mr. 3, at the home of Mrs. Rose's mother, Phone 34F2 or 14FI3 Watervliet, Mich VEAL SHOULDER ROAST Lb. 23c Mrs. Schilling in Hartford. The He made one trip collecting for an and Mrs. Clyde Jackson and Mr. and exhibition which was part of the Mrs. T. Johns. young lady has been named Donna PORK CHOPS, End CuU Lb. 16c Marie. Mrs. Rose is the former exposition at Buffalo, N. Y. Since The Royal Neighbors will have Marion Schilling of Hartford. Mr. his retirement he has spent his time FRESH GROUND BEEF 2 lb.. 29c their Christmas party with an ex- and Mrs. Hartley Rose of this city writing, a large number of his books change of 10c gifts following a pot are grandparents of the young lady. being published, as well as magazine luck luncheon at the home of Mrs. articles. HOME MADE PORK SAUSAGE .... 2 lb». 29c Harry Whitney, Thursday, Dec. 19. £ Mr. Steere is survived by his wid- Mrs. Lillian Young closed her Charles Polmanteer ow, the former Helen Buzard, at hristmas PLENTY FRESH home Wednesday and will spend the one time principal of one of the Ann remainder of the winter with her Joins The Army Arbor schools, whom he married in DRESSED CHICKENS daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. 1879, and nine children, the youngest Phil LeMonte in the Lewis addition. being Mrs. Smith. Funeral services AND SPRING LAMB Charles Polmanteer, local youth, were held on Monday with burial in Mrs. Doris DeHaan was one of answered the call to the colors last the family lot in Forest Hills ceme- the guests at an informal get-together week by enlisting in the United tery, Ann Arbor. Three sons, two DURKEE'S of home eonomics teachers of south- States Army. Chuck made his de- sons-in-law and one grandson were ern Michigan, given by the home cision while visiting friends in Chi- casket bearers. MARGARINE economics faculty of Western State cago and enlisted at that point, pass- The large number of friends in at- Teachers College last Friday evening ing aU entrance tests and was rec- tendance at the funeral and the pro- per lb at Walwood Hall. ommended for immediate instate- fusion of flowers were a token of the PEKOE 19c - Some $11,000 in checks was mailed ment. esteem in which the deceased was ORANGE PEKOE out to members of the Christmas Leaving Watervliet on Monday of held. Savings club by the First National this week, Chuck will be stationed at II). 43c FRESH FROSTED A ii lb. 22c bank on Tuesday of this week. The Fort Jefferson, Missouri, for six FRUITS AND Christmas Savings club for the 1941 weeks where he will receive train- Send The Record as a Christinas Gift Greetings From holiday season is now in process of ing before his assignment to the Ha- Many of your friends and relatives THUr mi HELEN HAYES THEATRE being formed at the local bank. waiian Islands where he will remain who have moved away will appre- lUnC in. fVery Sunday Night C.B.S. VEGETABLES Ernie Selter, who suffered a se- for three years with no leaves. How- ciate a years subscription to the The The Ideal Shoe Shop vere back injury last summer when ever, he will have a short furlough Watervliet Record as a Christmas before he sets out for the Islands. ne fell from a tree that he was trim- gift. Any point in the United States Shoes That Fit Made To Order MIXED NUTS, Freth New No. 1 Grade .. Lb. 23f Being already experienced in wire- ming at the residence of Mr. and for $1.50 and the recipient of the less and radio. Chuck will be well FELIX HENRY, Prop. MINCED MEAT, Royal Blue Cond., 9 oz. pkg. 9? iViXs. Edgar Donovan, returned to gift will receive notice by a card in qualified for his radio technician work at the Watervliet Paper com- keeping with the season. DATES, Su-Z-Q Fine Flavor Natural, 2 lb. pkg. 29? pany plant on Monday of this week. duties. The particular branch to Mrs. F. M. Keasey was hostess at which he has been assigned is the air Vacuum Scaled—Ulch Aroma. Full Flavor # corps. * one of the benefit parties given by COFFEE, Blue Front .... 2 1-lb. cans or jars 45? During the month of October, iier circle of the Ladies Aid of the Michigan's automobile fatalities made Plymouth Congregational church N. B. C. PREMIUM CRACKERS .. 1 lb. pkg. 17? their biggest one month increase in Tuesday afternoon. An enjoyable Show Trouper Is Now the past ten years. The state de- Koyal Blue—Toasted to a Rich Brown social afternoon was spent and dainty A "Wanted" Man partment reports that 194 persons CRISP CORN FLAKES 2 13-oz. pkgs. 19? refreshments were served by the were fatally injured in traffic acci- committee in charge. Koyal Blue Fancy . dents in October, a 38 per cent in- Echoes of the Helen Keyes stock Mrs. Murl Arnold left Thursday crease over the previous month. The RhU RASPbERRIES 21 oz. can 23? morning for a six weeks visit with company, a show tent stock reper- toire organization which a few years traffic toll in Michigan for the first Sweet Golden Whole Kernels <3*%^ ner sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. ten months of this year is 1,332, as bak showed in Watervliet each sum- Rex Heniser, who reside near Los compared to 1,825 for the first ten COKN, Koyal blue bantam .... 3 20-oz. cans 39^ mer, were heard locally on Monday Angeles, California. Her brother- months of 1939. . Koyal Blue Fancy - . in-law came here from California of this week when a fugitive from .MIXED VEGETABLES 20 oz. can 12? and will accompany Mrs. Arnold on justice "Wanted" circular went up A me return to the west. on the bulletin board at the post of- Serve Oi ten—Very Nourishing The man who confers a kindness fice giving a picture and description should be silent concerning it; he The Paw Paw Lake Sewing Circle of Hunter A. Keasey. The bulletin bOUP, Tomato or Vegetable .. 4 lOVi-oz. cans 19^ held its annual Christmas party who receives it should proclaim it. called to the mind of the many who —Seneca. Su-Z-Q All Green Cuts and Tips Thursday afternoon at the home of viewed it the comedian who furnish- Make this year's ASPARAGUS 2 15-oz. cans 29^ Mrs. F. M. Keasey. A delicious co- ed countless laughs for the Water- gift one she really desires—>8 hope operative dinner at one o'clock, fea- vliet tent show-goers who annually Semi-Sweet Chocolate—Toll House Cookie Recipe on each Pkg. turing turkey, began the festivities chest she will patronized the Keyes stock company. always cherish. NES'i LE'S, Bars or Morsels 2 7-oz. pkgs. 25$ of the alternoon. A Christmas gift The one-time comedian according exchange was also a feature of the to the "Whnted" notice ran afoul the Towel Free With Each Package party. SILVER DUST Lge pkg. 21$ law in 1938 when he was indicted Word was received in the city this on a federal charge in connection EUX TOILET SOAP 3 reg. bars 17? week of the birth of a son to Mr. with an embezzlement charge. The and Mrs. Leo Cross at Los Angeles, descriptive bulletin claimed that he .Made of the Finest Ingredients California. The baby, who weight would probably be found engaged in six pounds and fourteen ounces, has Special lid-lift pre* RIVAL, The Healthful Dog Food, 3 1-lb. cans 25$ an advertising venture. vents damaging oeen named Donald Guy. He is the walli. No objection- RIVAL CAT FOOD 2 lYz-oz. cans 15$ iirst child in the family and is the able projections when iirst grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Record Office Receives NATIONALLY lid it open or doted. Cross of this city. FEATURED POPULAR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS Gift Of Apple Juice James Dunham returned home 75 DRANO, Opens Drains Reg. 25c can 19$ Monday evening after enjoying four days oi skiing at Wausau, Wisconsin. Apple juice isn't cider. We are sss *29 TISSUES, Soft Cleansing 200 Count 9$ Jimmy states that the place is ideal in a position to pass this startling Everything she desires her lor the sport and he plans on more bit of information along as the re- Dncludel cedar chest to be. Big 48' MIRACLE CAN OPENERS Each 10$ trips during the winter to the spot sult of the generosity of Clyde Scher- EXCLUSIVE size. Modem waterfall styl- GLO COAT, Johnson's Floor Wax .. Pt can 59$ Mrs. Dunham and son fommy ac- er who brought to the Record office ing. Interior made with the I ing companied him as far as Chicago and a can of apple juice which was made UTIL-TRAY HEART of y*,' aromatic red lined UTIL-TRAY. cedar for protection against Tiltt up for eatier ac- visited her sister and family, Mr from his own apples by the Coloma QUALITY cett to cheit. Full NWLARWR PtiCKAtt W and Mrs. Delmar Rudig. Fruit Exchange. moths. Exterior of hand- length. Lined bottom. HtMH't'T . matched, richly figured, Betty Geisler, a student at West- The apple juice as manufactured Oriental wood, Claro Crotch 25mtc]Unm fe 2ic ern State Teachers College, is one of in Coloma is a clear product much TURKEYS and American Striped Wal- the members of the chorus of 750 lighter in color than cider. We are nut veneers. And it has the CLOROX, Cleans and Bleaches Qt. bot 19? voices which will participate in the informed that it is the juice from exclusive Roos UTIL- sixth annual Southwestern Michigan the apple, heated, strained and put Geese/ Ducks, TRAY. Featured at this WAX PAPER, Kitchen Charm .... 125 ft roll 13? Messiah Festival which will be held up in sealed cans. No preservative very special price I UTIL-TRAY fltt in at the college Friday evening, Dec is used in its manufacture but be- Chickens MOTH INSUKANCi the lid. May be lifted SAL SODA, Wellworth Lge. pkg. 7? cause of it being placed in sealed out readily whenever 13, under the direction of Harper C. POLICY INCLUDID you with. Maybee, head of the music depart- containers it can be kept for a con- Dressed to order or live Quick Cooking Cereal ment of Western State. Four artist siderable period of time. soloists will appear with the chorus. weight MALTO MEAL 26 oz. pkg. 21? A ALL BRAN, Kellogg's 10 oz. pkg. ll'/z? Guy Cross Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. CARD OF THANKS Guy Cross Sr., who for the past sev- RED'S FURNITURE STORE SNO SHEEN CAKE FLOUR .... 2% lb. pkg. 21? eral years has been residing in San To all the neighbors and friends TOM BOWERS s Francisco, is expected home for a who were so kind and helpful to us DX Station Phone 189 R So-Z-Q Red Sour Pitted short visit on next Tuesday. He in our recent bereavement, we wish I PHONE 269 WATERVLIET CHERRIES Fine For Pies 2 20-oz. cans 21? plans to remain until after Christ- to express our heart-felt thanks; mas clay. The younger Mr. Cross especially to Rev. Lusk for his com- PINEAPPLE, Blue Sky Sliced. . 2 20-oz. cans 29? is in the offices of the Central Pa- forting words. MRS. R. D. MATRAU Reduce the Irene Rich Way cific Railway company. The Central and FAMILY. r WELCH'S GRAPE JUICE, Pt bot. 21?; Qt. 41? Pacific is the western division of the Union Pacific. A brother, Robert, £ SALADA BLACK TEA, V* lb. pkg. 19?; y lb. 37? is in the United States military ser- CARD OF THANKS 2 vice and is stationed in the Los An- u Su-Z-Q Appetite Enticing geles area. He does not expect to We wish to thank our neighbors, CATSUP, Richly Seasoned, 2 14-oz. lge. bottles 19$ get home tin sometime next summer. friends, the Evergreen Gardens of Coloma and the many others for ICEBERG SALAD DRESSING Pt. jar 18$ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Havens of their acts of kindness and generous Kalamazoo are the parents of a baby expressions of sympathy tendered us Popular For Salads or Cocktails girl weighing eight pounds, born during the illness and subsequent SHRIMPS, Su-Z-Q U. S. Inspected, 5% oz. can 15$ Saturday, November 30th, at Bron- death of our beloved wife and son Methodist hospital in that city. mother. PIMIENTOS, Royal Blue 2 4-oz. cans 13$ 'Hie young lady has been named PATRICK HEALY Relish - Sweet or Sweet Mixed Susan Kay and is the second child in LEO HEALY the family, the other also a girl. Mr. MRS. EMIL JOHNSON PICKLES, Su-Z-Q Favorite Tasty Qt. jar 27$ and Mrs. John Chambers of this city BEEF, Wafer Sliced, 21/2 oz. jar 13$; 5 oz. jar 23$ are grandparents of the new baby. £ Mrs. Chambers went to Kalamazoo CARD OF THANKS Tuesday evening for a stay at the medium small Havens home. She was accompanied We wish to thank our many friends AMERICAN FAMILY by her little granddaughter, Gail and neighbors who so kindly assist ed us during our recent bereave * * Havens, who has been a guest of her FLAKES * 19c 8c grandparents for the past two weeks. ment, for floral offerings, the use of cars, and Rev. Thos. Pollard for Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Selmer of Chi- 1 his comforting words, the casket cago have contracted to purchase the IVORY SOAP FLAKES, Reg. pkg. 8 /2$; Lge. 20$ bearers, and Mrs. Grace Gearing for Try SCHMIDT'S-/o j il Safe Bathroom Tissue 32-acre estate of the late Mr. and singing, also the Calvin and Zuver Mrs. Jacob Gaul on US-12 three Funeral Home, and to all who assist- relish every drop of it! WALDORF 6 reg. rolls 25$ miles east of Watervliet, from the ed us in any way, we extend our SCOT TOWELS Large roll 9$ heirs. Mrs. Maurice A. Weber of St. heartfelt thanks. Smooth, light yet full- Joseph and Miss Betty Wagner of THE BRADLEY FAMILY. bodied and completely Chicago. The property was formerly the Thornton home and later the It satisfying. Ask for Shaughnessey place, the latter and IN MEMORIAM SCHMIDT'S today-in the late Mr. and Mrs. Gaul having In loving memory of our dear mother, made it one of the fine country bottles, on tap at all MRS. ORA SELTER homes in Hartford township at a i better places. reported cost of $25,000. The Sel- Who passed away a year ago today— DIETETICALLY NON-FATfti.i NG J. H. Leverton mers expect to take possession in the December 11, 1939. Relatively so, compared with other foods in diet spring. Mr. Selmer is a milk dis- THE CHILDREN. Watervliet, Mich tributor in Chicago. The sale was We Deliver Phone 57 made by A. Parascandolo, Hartford it NO SUGAR, OR GLUCOSE, OR FATTENING SYRUPS ADDED realtor. Send us your news items. m tcumw mrun c»_otitoii