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I O I V o Clinton County News APRIL 28^ 1976 30 Pages--3 Sections ST. JOHN?, MICHIGAN 48879 20 Cents Bicentennial calendar City subject of '.'MICHIGAN DAY'Mn the Nation's Capital, on Wednesday, May 5. The day will begin with a 10:30 a.m. ceremony on the outdoor west front terrace of the U.S. Capitol. Lt, Gov. James Dammon, U.S. Sen. Philip Hart, and Robert Griffin will participate. All the activities are free except the luncheon for which a charge of $6 per person is made. The program is $345,000 law suit sponsored by the District of Columbia Bicentennial Office with assistance from ST. JOHNS~It appears likely, that last The plaintiff claimed the city was the accident. the National Park Service and with the week's $345,000 law suit judgement against negligent in not putting a warning sign at a Specifics of exactly where the men were cooperation of Congressional office and the City of St. Johns will go to the Court of T-intersecUon. at certain times during the day were vague, others. During the coming months, all 50 Appeals. Grubaugh was a passenger in a car driven due much to the fact the incident took place states will be so honored as D.C. Paul Maples, city attorney, told the City by his brother-in-law, Richard Grubaugh, 15 years ago. residents will serve as the 'host' com­ Commission Monday night that he is to meet who drove off the end of Ottawa St, and When the 3 men returned to St. Johns, it munity for the Nation - and its citizens of with Eugene Townsend, attorney who struck a tree. was testified that Zimmerman was dropped the states with whom they share their defended the case for Auto Owners In­ It was claimed that Richard Grubaugh off at his home and Richard Grubaugh city. surance, to discuss the possible appeal. had mistakenly turned on Ottawa, thinking mistakenly turned on Ottawa thinking he Maples said Townsend indicated he will "ADULT CRAFT SHOW'-Registration it was Lansing St. and when he came to the was on Lansing. recommend that Auto Owners appeal the end of Ottawa, his vision was obstructed by for this event will take place during the decision on grounds of legal error during the One witness for the defense said she'' week of May 3 thru 7, at Clinton National water from ruts in the street and that the trial. street appeared to continue through the noticed the car traveling on Ottawa at a Bank. Three $25 Savings Bond prizes will If the appeal is approved, the case would speed over the speed limit prior to the ac­ b'e awarded to entrants submitting items intersection because of a driveway across wfe-i*S0M be returned for re-trial. the road and foliage growing in the area. cident, although she did not see the accident. which best depict or represent the The $345,000 was awarded to Bruce and An expert witness for the plaintiff, expert Bicentennial theme, Any type of ait form The defense argued that Richard Jean Grubaugh after a 4-day trial in which in re-structuring automobile accidentsl said is being accepted and all are welcome trf Grubaugh was driving under the influence tests showed the Grubaugh vehicle was not the couple had sought $2 million for and would not have seen a warning sign if participate, SMS* - - •• - ; * ---* • -,.. • ^i -v-> damages resulting from a March 14, 1961 N traveling over 25 miles per hour when it "BIKE-A-THON"-A great way to enjoy one were posted. Townsend said Grubaugh collided with the tree. accident which cost Bruce Grubaugh per­ failed to activate his wipers, did not have his N a family type bike ride at Bath. All are Sgt. Bob Ott levels ground for new parking lot. manent loss of his eyesight. The suit asked for $1.5 million for Bruce invited, and free pop will be available. windshield clear, thought he was on Lansing St., a paved street, but was Ottawa, unpaved Grubaugh, including damages for suffering, The starting point is the Bath Township medical expenses and loss of income. He is Hall on Webster Rd. Sponsor sheets and at the time, and "did not discern the dif­ ference." employed with a firm in Elsie, but claims rules are at the Hall and at local business his wage earning ability is impaired greatly places. There is no limit on completing city Townsend contended the intersection was by his blindness. How to build a reasonably safe and, even if the city was the 20-mile route. Mrs. Grubaugh sought $500,000 for loss of "GRAND OPENING of Clinton County found negligent, such negligence would not services by her husband because of his Historical Museum" - Will be held May 9 have been the cause of the accident. blindness. at 2 p.m. at 1009 S. Oakland Street. This is The plaintiffs said that Richard The jury ruled $300,000 for Grubaugh and a project of the Clinton County Historical parking lot in your spare Grubaugh, Bruce Grubaugh and Harold $45,000 for his wife, Jean. The Grubaugh's, Society, and something the County can be Zimmerman had been cutting trees in the married just 2 days when the accident oc­ proud of during the Bicentennial year, Muir-Lyons area the afternoon preceding curred, have 2 children. and in the years ahead. Everyone welcome to attend, see the completion of time and save money a tremendous effort on the part of our citizenry. Play your Mother's Day ac­ tivities around a visit to the site, and take , By Patrice Hornak With his pertnies^a^Eb^jieWhtojseJf! Moreltiati.300 hours hdVe Been s(ient on Schedule > another Jhe whole family, *„ • * t News FeaturjtWritcr ^£,^th^ project by^Hu^ .^^. *».-**- - :— -_,.». •.>,- *&, * I CORRECTION-In last week's paper,*, Bob Ott is St. Johns' parking meter HOWDOESHEDOIT? the ages of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Halsted reader. 'How can Ott build a parking lot? He * WHEN IT IS FINISHED were incorrect They will be 91 years old Besides giving parking tickets, which is simply relies upon his own ingenuity and his When the. parking lot is. finished, the transfer station in September instead of 90 as reported. one of his obligations, he is doihg something ability to get other people with ingenuity to telephpne poles set 6-feet in the ground and that very few citizens today can claim -- he work with him. finches .apart will>ok like a rustic fort. is building a parking lot. He has driven a bulldozer, a truck and has The dirt picked up by the street sweeper will Under his own will and on his own time - done much of the'loading. He has scraped up be used to level the parking lot and af­ special meeting on weekends and after he goes off duty ~ available materials whenever he can and terwards it will be blacktopped. Sergeant Ott is renovating one of the city's boasts of getting them for little or nothing. By Jim Edwards the pnce is too high or are not satisfied with Ott has designed the parking lot himself, the service, the Commission would explore parking lots and thus far" has saved the St. "You can do wonders with any old stuff," making sure the maximum number of cars County News Editor Johns taxpayers more than $5,200. says Ott, who went to Grand Ledge with a the possibility of building a transfer station happenings will be able to park in the lot safely, Between - belonging to the city. truck donated by Hettler's Motor Sales and 25-30 parking spaces will be lined out and he ST. JOHNS - One more time. WHERE IS THIS picked up some used telephone poles for has also made plans for a bike rack to be The St. Johns City Commission will hold „ OriginaUy suggested to serve on the APRIL 30 — St. Johns Blue Star free. another special meeting Monday night in committee to meet with Randolphs were Mothers will sell blue stars in the PARKING LOT? placed on the lot. Trees and shrubs are also Where is this parking lot located? It is Consumers Power and General Telephone in the master plans. hopes of reaching a final decision bn what to Commr. Don Roesner, Commr. John business district of St. Johns. Proceeds do with their garbage. Arehart and Randy Humphrey, city from the sale are used to assist veterans located behind the 200 block of Clinton have ateo been instrumental in getting the A little bit of Ott's kind and thoughtful * < Avenue on the west side. Formerly the lot on parking lot constructed. The utility com­ At Monday night's regular meeting of the manager. He added that Paul Maples, city in hospitals. A bake sale will be held in personality has also been instituted into the attorney, should be included on the com­ which the parking lot sits was the old J.GT^ pany buried the cables underground and ''stairway leading to the parking lot - the Commission, it was moved by John Hannah conjunction with the Blue Star Sale at the to form a committee to meet with Dale and mittee, but that Mayor Roy Ebert could McKenzie Insurance Agency. Matthews building, but it has since been relocated the power poles. Consumers also stairway has a set of seats which face each excavated by the city. installed lights at no charge to the parking Larry Randolph, owners'of the Tri-Coiinty appoint anyone he felt should be on the other built into the middle level. committee. MAY l-The Mamreams Quartet will A portion of the parking lot was lot and each light costs about $300. Both "They're for store employees or shoppers Transfer Station, to see if an agreeable be appearing at First Assembly of God blacktopped and a few cars were able to companies' have helped Ott and other oc­ who want to shop or rest or eat their lunch," contract could be negotiated fpr a trial Ebert appointed the entire Commission park in the available spots. But, with the casional volunteers to set up the log-type says Ott. The seats are quaint and so is their period. and himself to the Committee. In a short Church, corner of U.S. 27 and Baldwin, discussion with Commr. Gerald Wilcox, he St Johns, at 7:30 pm. dire need for more parking space in St. restraining walls. humble, quaint creator. If at the end of-that period, the city feels Johns, the need for another parking lot The custodian at the St, Johns City Hall, asked if Wilcox objected to being on the MAY 3-The Clinton County Chapter of became apparent to Sargeant Ott, who Kim Martin, has come over and operated a committee, Wilcox said he would'not be in MARSP will hold a banquet at United became the chief administrator of the chain saw, a few high school students have Open house to honor Wirick town while the committee is meeting and Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in parking lots and meters about two years been hired to install the steel guardrails and said he did object to serving on the com­ Elsie at 6 p.m. Spouses are invited. ago. men who have been put on probation by the mittee. Program: The Almond Cressmans' Ebert instructed the committee to con­ With an idea in mind, he set out to build District Court have been blackening the ST. JOHNS-An open house Sunday, May 2 pictures of Pakistan, Reservations must another parking lot and has been as tight poles with a preservative. clude their meeting by Friday and to report be in by April 26. Contact area chairman. will honor Duane Wirick, who is retiring back at the special meeting of the Com­ from the St. Johns School System. mission Monday, May 3. MAY 4-G-St. Johns Little League try- The open house will befrom 2-5 p.m. in the Carl Huber, consulting engineer, said a high school cafeteria. outs, 6 p.m. each night at the field behind •study of building the city's own transfer Bee's on US-27. Eligible are boys 9 years Wirick came to St. Johns in the fall of 1946 station at the old landfill instead of at the old before Aug. 1 and not 13 before Aug. l. and was a commercial teacher and coach of DPW site would increase the capitoi cost by Each boy must take birth, certificate and the basketball and baseball teams. He was $12,000. be accompanied by parent or guardian. also the assistant football coach and Only boys in the St. Johns School District coached the first junior varsity football It was reportedlthat the increase, cost to will be registered. ' team m 1946. the city to ,use the Tri-County Station would MAY 5^- Radiant Chapter Number 79, Wirick coached varsity basketball for 9 ' (See Page 8A) Order of the Eastern Star will hold its years with 4 of those being league cham­ regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Past pionship seasons. In the last year he Matrons and patrons will be honored, AH coached, St. Johns went to the state semi­ Faces exam members of the Order are welcome. finals, MAY 5-Style Show and Card Party at In 1955, he became assistant principal in St. Johns High School Cafeteria at 7:30 charge of 'attendance and discipline and following p.m. Sponsored by Clinton Memorial athletic director. He is currently coor­ dinator of sports. Hospital Auxiliary. Tickets: $1.50 and are available from any member. During his years with the basketball MAY 7--East Olive Elementary program, Wirick started a program of shooting buying baskets and having backboards Rummageand Bake Sale fromS a.m. too made, by wood shop students for sate to Duane Wirick p.m. The school is located on Green Rd., members of the Community for $5, including between Williams and Krepps. Spon­ UniversityHeisal937^raduateofCentralM^chi§a. Following graduation fromn ST, JOHNS-William D. Swanchara, 37, installation. Purpose of the program was to CMU, h""e wen" t"-"—• to Colema' n wherJ- e h"e- taugh* t 8 3270 E. Townsend Rd- faces preliminary sored by P.T.O. instill an interest in basketball community classes a day and coached all sports. witexaminatioh a deadln Thursday weapoyn o nan charged breakins of assaulg andt MAY 8 - Little League Benefit Dance 8 Wide, Coleman did not have a football team, but p.m. to 1 a.m. in St. Joseph's Gym. entering an occupied dwelling with intent to A graduate of Jonesville High School, he , did have a girls basketball team. commit a felony. Tickets can be purchased at Parr's or played football, basketball, baseball and Wirick served for 5 years in the U.S. any Jaycee member, St. Johns Police report that Swanchara was a member of the track team. Army. allegedly went to .710 Wight St. early the MAY 9-The Clinton County Historical morning of April 23, where he was reported Society will hold a grand opening of the to have kicked in the door and threatened Clinton County Historical Museum. The grand opening will be held throughout the Hospital proposes special care unitPatrici a Decker. afternoon at the museum, 1009 S. A male subject came into the room and, Oakland, St Johns. ST. JOHNS - Clinton Memorial Hospital after both men had gone outside, it was If approved, the hospital would construct reported that Swanchara fired one shot. has asked the state to approve a proposed 4- a new unit on the second floor of the north MAY iW5t. Johns Pony League try- bed special care unit. , He left the scene and, approximately 45 outs at 6 p.m. at the Little League field. wing of the existing' building. Following state and federal regulations, i minutes later, was apprehended by St, MAY 14-The Wacoiista Masonic Lodge the hospital administration has applied for a Johns Officer Dennis Wilson .and. Sheriffs The unit wilt house a special care facility #359F&AMFishSupperfrom4:30p.m. to Sgt/ Ott indicates Wooden steps to parking lot. ^ certificate of need to the State Health Dept. Deputy Dan Flint on E. Parks Rd/ 7:30 p,.m. AH you can eat. Take-out Health Facility Planning and Construction for coronary and post-surgical patients. •Estimated cost is $133,000. Bond-was set at $25,000 which was not dinners are available. • Diyision. • , posted.- - . STARTS FRIDAY 7 Days DOUBLE POWEttFULl te^UIalt Disney's "THE STRONGEST MAN SHOWTIMES: $900 FrL-'SrtrSun. £ Adults CLINTON THEATRE APIAM- DISNEY PRIMITMW! Also IN THE WORLD" One Show 7 P.M. X Tbchnicoior* pG) Mon, -Tww. -VV«d. -Thurs. ST. JOHNS ' , May6 FEATURES VNEAMEbl Joe Flynn • Eve Arden One Show 8 P.M. r 1 Children W> 2 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. 3.0HNS, MICHIGAN < April 28,1976 /

•"f<-"«J4.*»»M«-*J. CNB&T announces Viewing The Civic Fair June 26 ST. JOHNS-Bands, en­ booths will be to explain those couple of clowns, tertainment and a few surprises services and to provide an "We've planned an exciting will be the order of the day June opportunity for sales of fund day," commented Nelligan* Scene... 26 when Clinton National Bank raising items. •'and we'll have food and holds the final event of its 6- In addition to the booths, beverages on hand for sale at a With HAROLD SCHM£LTZ month Bicentennial com­ entertainment is • planned nominal fee. The bank will Advertising Director memoration in the form of a throughout the entire day sponsor a lunch counter and all civic fair slated for the bank's provided by local and out-of- proceeds will be set aside to use' parking lot at the corner of town professional groups. A My gosh, another week has passed and it's lime to shed a little more light on the commercial scene. in the future on community There's lots of things going on around town these days, so here goes Spring and Higham Stg. magician and a senior citizen's projects." band are but two of several acts With Mother's Day coming up Sunday, May 9, Bee's Chevy-Olds are launching a real special for all According to Jim Nelligan, A full schedule of events and mothers. Beginning Wednesday and continuing thru Friday, May 7, any mother can drive her car out to public relations director, being scheduled 'along with "Smokey the Bear*' and a their tiroes will be announced Bee's Car Wash and get a free wash job. How about that? All you have to do is fill out the coupon In this around 25 organizations are when the program is completed. week's car special Ad on page 3-A* take it out to Bee's and the rest Is up to them. Wonder if Fathers will expected to exhibit during the get the same deal in June? I'll be a real buddy and slip the "bee" to Bernle's ear, okay? fair which will be open at 10 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. that +++++++++++++ evening. Exhibitors will be Angelynn Bogdan groups and organizations which Be sure to check this week's County News for the special Mqthtif's Day page, Downtown St, Johns provide services to the com­ merchants are oanding together to give you readers a page or real bargains for Mother's Day gifts. munity and the purpose of the killed by hit- Mothers are really the most important people \n the world. Let's all show them we really care ...

CLINTON COUNTY NEWS and-run driver +++++++++++++ Second Class Postage paid at Miss Bogdan and her friend, Kim Shaf- St. Johns, MI 43879 fran, age 13, were riding single-file along the . Guess what? Ray Parr of Parr's Rexall Drug is having a Grand Opening over in Fowler of his third side of the road when they were struck from store. Dates of this money-saving event is April 29-30 and May 1. Hurry on over and take advantage of Published every Wednesday behind by an automobile about 8 p.m. They the values Ray and his store personnel are offering. And whatever you do, be sure and register for the at 120 E. Walker St, St were returning from a shopping center. grand opening gifts by clipping out the coupon on page 4-A. In order to win, you have to be in the game Johns, by Clinton County you know! Wews, Inc. Angelynn Bogdan, 15-year-old daughter of former Clinton National Bank employee, All Subscriptions Are Bob Bogdan, was struck and killed Monday, Strictly In Advance April 19, by an automobile while riding her ; * With vacation time coming up it's time to get your car all checked up for driving those long trips. Clinton and Adjoining bicycle near Ypsilanti in a hit-and-run ac­ This week's special supplement in the paper will tell you exactly where to go to have all those important Counties—One Year $5^0 cident. _ , ' things done to your car. After all.. .what fuii is a vactlon when your car is setting in a garage out of Clinton and Adjoining Both girls were rushed to St. Joseph's town with its hood up. 'Nuf f said, don't you think? If you think ole Lizzy's problems are too great to solve, Counties—Two'Years Hospital. Miss Shaffran suffered severe there's any number of car dealers around town that'd be happy to make your vacation one you'll never $11.50 lacerations of her left leg and Miss Bogdan forget. And if it's money you need, Bob Thompson and Roger Beebe are just a phone call away... Elsewhere in Michigan suffered severe head injuries. -One Year $7.50 As of last Wednesday, Ypsilanti law en­ Outside of Michigan forcers had a suspect in the hit-and-run The nominating committee of the Clinton County Senior Citizens I —One Year $8 00 Now hear this!! Coming to the Clinton County News May 12 will be a special Home Improvement accident and hadJmpounded a vehicle as met at C.A.E.O.C. Senior Citizens Office April 21 to prepare an Servicemen evidence. Section. This is the place for all you homeowners to get your ideas for remodeling and also the places to (anywhere)—One officer slate for the County. New officers will be elected at the area Miss Bogdan's parents are Sue and Bob buy the products and services you'll need to get the job done. And for you contractors and suppliers, Year $7.00 wide meeting May 6, at Elsie. It will be held at noon at the Bogdan of 3496 Golfside Drive, Ypsilanti. what an ideal place to put your advertising! Single Copies American Legion Hall with a potluck dinner and entertainment. All Single Copies Mailed She is also survived by a brother, David, and 60c a sister, Sara. Senior Citizens of Clinton County are urged and welcomed to attend +++++++++++++ O this quarterly meeting. Members of the nominating committee are The show must go on! Well at least that's the word these days down at Clinton Theatre. John and COMPLETE BODY WORK [standing] Carmen Tranchell of St. Johns, secretary of the St. Elma Cockrum are planning another Premier event much like the last one they staged during their 50th anniversary celebration. An organizational meeting took place last Thursday and plans are underway to AND GLASS REPLACEMENT Johns division of the Clinton County Senior Citizens, and Ivah Palen of Ovid, past secretary treasurer of the Ovid division. Missing from create a bicentennial talent show with excitement and pageantry second to none. Committees are II give the photo is Margaret Fedewa of Portland. already working to gather interested parties to display their talents on stage for the viewing public. BOB'S AUTO BODY. INC. More will be announced as details become available. 800 N. Lansing Phone 224-2921 ^^r-ma united Wtty +++++++++++++ Andy's IGA Jet Journey to the Stars promotion is underway now and there's still plenty of time to An evening of fun get your favorite boy and girl registered in the contest. Just think how exciting it'd be to win a 4-day 3- night all expense trip to California. All It takes is stopping by Andy's and getting all the LITTLE LEAGUE BENEFIT DANCE details Take home some groceries while you're there, too. Okay? will benefit Derby IF YOU'VE GOT SOME IMPORTANT EVENTS IN YOUR BUSINESS WORLD YOU'D LIKE FEATURED, GIVE ME A CALL. WE ARE THE INFORMERS! SATURDAY, MAY 8 ST. JOHNS - In an organizational meeting held last Thursday, a new supporters group of the Clinton County Soap Box Derby was S P.M. -1 A.M. formed. The new group has been named the Clinton Theatre Derby Boosters under the leadership of John and Elma Cockrum, owners Announce "Bands in Review" of the local theatre. t ST. JOSEPH'S GYM The organization was formed when the Cockrums wanted to \ repeat last fall's highly successful variety and talent show when Two concerts are scheduled music organization and is SPONSORED BY ST. JOHNS JAYCEES ihey celebrated Clinton Theatre's-40th anniversary. Looking for for public presentation on regarded highly as a fine music Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and will some benefit in the community that could use financial help from eddcat6r. — - -- include the 6th, 7th, and 8th 'W»r"f.'* » 3 Thursday, April 29 and Thurs­ proceeds gajnedlrom^sucfja show,,the"grouo decidejihe Soap Box day, May 6. Grade Bands. it Derby was the organization thai needed help! feeing a county-wide Featuring - < rJJt / A The (jrsto£4he two programs students)! fpnithexoncerfs are In both concerts the youngest affair held in St. Johns every May, giving the Derby financial H will include the Beginning, 9th available from Band members musical origination will start support was given a unanimous approval by the new supporters Concert, and Symphonic Bands. or may be purchased at the group. and then the bands will progress Algie Watkin's Band Concert performance will start door. One ticket is good for both in musical order. This makes Heading the group as general co-chairmen are John and Emma at 7:30 p.m. at the High School concerts. Cockrum; program coordinator, Bill Purchase; his wife, Nancy, for a very entertaining evening Beer - Snacks • Mix in Pocuis Auditorium. The second concert is for students of all ages, as well recording secretary; Terry Cornwell, treasurer, and Harold Sch­ scheduled for R.B.W. maltz, promotions manager. There are several other members of Along with varied and in­ as parents. Light Lunch Will Be Furnished the committee including Sgt. Bob Ott, who will be serving in teresting musical selections, awards will be presented. The various capacities to insure a successful show. : awards and scholarships in $ The variety show has been scheduled for Thursday, June 3 under elude the John Philip Sousa, the theme name, "Stars and Wheels Forever" and will be produced Tatro Memorial, Freshman, Get set, go I io Per Couple Donation in two performances, one at 7 p.m. and a premier performance at 9 Concert Band, Service, and p.m. Highlighting the premier will be planned appearance of Marshall Music Co. Scholar­ special guests and dignitaries chauffered to the front entrance of ships. Approximately 240 students are expected the Clinton Theatre just before curtain time. Tickets arc being Guest Conductor this year is to compete in the. county-wide Special printed now and will be able to be purchased prior to showtimes. Olympics track meet this Friday, April 30, More will be announced as details become more definite. Mr. Donald Burman who is currently Band Director at from 9:30 a.m. until I p.m. at Ovid-Elsie It was decided by the new group that this variety show would be Redford Union High School in High School. KURT'S FOR COMPLETE an annual affair to further promote the Soap Box program. Detroit. He has an outstanding The students from Bath, Fowler, St. Johns and Ovid-Elsie will be competing in 9 dif­ ferent events. The public is invited and Mrs. Leon elected to Heart Unit Board admission is free. Gas Grills .., S*K*: Letter to the Editor s Mrs. James R.'Leon, newly Heart Units, functioning at a Greater Lansing Heart selected to the Tri County Heart the local level, serve as an Education Program (GLHEP, a 50 in accessories Unit Board, as Clinton County post discharge program for the "arm"to bring Michigan .Heart Letter to Editor: 31 issues both came in the same Representative, will attend Association Programs to the patient and family member), I'd like to comment on Mr. For a limited time &JAftM Heart Days '76, presented by and films, literature and mail. No April issues have people of Michigan. One of such Vauconsants letter to the Editor arrived as yet. the Michigan Heart 25 Heart Units in Michigan,' speakers for local clubs and in the March 10 issue. What has Association, April 29 and 30, programs. he to gripe about, only 2 weeks A few years ago the paper serving Ingham, Eaton, and mailed at St. Johns on Wed­ 1976, at the new Hyatt Regency Clinton Counties, your Tri Berriie Feldpausch, local St. for the County News to reach Hotel in Dearborn. Florida! That's speed. Here in nesday arrived here the County Heart Unit, has a Tri Johns businessman, who has following Monday or Tuesday, ONLY *15 served on the Tri County Heart Calif. It usually takes 3 weeks, County Stroke Club; Parents Heart Days '76 is an intensive often more. The issue mailed but no more, with the efficient with a Clubs dealing with emotional Board for some time, and Mrs. mail service. two-day educational offering problems of parents with Leon a registered dietitian, are Jan. 14 arrived here on March designed for those concerned children with heart problems; available for further in­ 10. 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APPLIANCE CUITOMER APPLIANCE CARE... KURT'S CENTER. INC. I CENTER, INC. SAND & GRAVEL Downtown St. Johns 8>ovtf*u^'-*> •rf* Johns Phone 224-3895 PHONE 224-3895 CALL 224-4084 J*^?^*^*5**^*^**^*^^ >\ {Clinton County News Family and ****^*^*^*<:!!>**i>**!**>^^ Bride married in gown she Auxiliary honors Candy Stripers and groom's mother fashioned * The Clinton Memorial could be alerted in case of fire were honored. Their mothers V Hospital Auxiliary Board met or a tornado waftiing, Mr. were guests. Mrs. DeCamp and April 21, in the hospital dining McNamara, Hospital Ad­ Paul McNamara congratulated Wearing a bridal gown The bride's gown was cousin of the bride from Grand room. ministrator, outlined several the girls on their ac­ fashioned by herself and her fashioned of slipper satin with a Rapids. Bridesmaids were All tickets have been sold for new projects that are under complishments. It is through future mother-in-law, Joy J. nylon batiste overlay featuring Holly Lee, sister of the bride the theater party April 25, The consideration which will benefit their endeavors that many Lee was wed to Richard G. long full sleeves and a bodice ' from Laingsburg; Julie Lee, profit on the trip to-date is greatly the efficiency of the extra services can be rendered Curtis on April 24 before an inset made of lace. The bodice sister of the bride from $236.00. hospital. to the hospital patients, Some of altar decorated with baskets of featured a V-shaped ruffle of Laingsburg; and Libby Curtis, The sewing committee the girls plan to make nursing green, yellow and white daisies, pleated nylon which was sister of the groom from members have been busy It was announced that there their vocation and their present yellow roses and mums. repeated in doub'le rows around Laingsburg. The flower girl was mending and makjng 126 new would be a display at the training will be of vital benefit The bride is the daughter of the bottom of the skirt. The Karen Kiesling of Laingsburg. Lansing Mall exemplifying the items. ' ' work of the hospital, This will be to them. Mr. and Mrs, Robert R, Lee of stand-up collar, cuffs, bodice The matron of honor wore a The profit from television Rte. 2, 6314 Leland Rd. and skirt trim all were edged May 14, 15, & 16 in connection Each girl was given a cer­ t yellow dotted swiss gown with a rentals for the past month was with Hospital Week. As Clinton tificate in recognition of her Laingsburg, and the groom is with delicate while embroidery daisy print and a large-rimmed $236. Mrs. Grost reported on the the son of Mr. and Mrs. Durwin trim with tiny pastel yellow Memorial will be part of this hours of service. Marilyn yellow hat. The bridesmaids decoration of the pediatrics program members were asked Martin was given special R. Curtis of Rte. 2, 3531 Alward roses. wore mint green dotted swiss department. She suggested that Rd., Laingsburg. to be present to represent our recognition for the 460 hours she For her headpiece, the bride gowns with a daisy print and when the walls were in proper hospital and welcome visitors, has spent at Clinton Memorial, • The 2 p.m. wedding service chose a shoulder-length veil, picture hats. All gowns were condition, mural be painted on serving the personnel and was performed in the St. Jude trimmed with jpleated nylon floor-length and similar in style the walls by a professional The annual meeting of patients. Community Church in DeWitt lace and embroidered daisies. to that of the bride's. All at­ painter, This would add greatly Hospital auxiliaries will be held by Father Michael Murphy. She carried a bouquet of yellow, tendants carried white baskets to the attractiveness of that at Mackinaw Island, June 16,17 Providing nuptial music on the green and white daisies, yellow filled with daisies and yellow area. The members voted & 18. All plans have been organ was Mrs. Mary Jane rose buds, butterflies and white ' roses'. money for this project. completed for the Fashion Show Walters, who accompanied satin streamers. For her daughter's wedding, The puppet committee is busy and Card Party, May 5, at St. soloists Rev. and Miss Brian Johns High School Cafeteria. Kundinger. Attending the bride as matron the bride's, mother chose a floor- completing 75 puppets. It is of honor was Mrs. Connie White, length mint green sheer-sleeved hoped these will supply the The tickets are $1.50 and may be gown with matching daisy young patients during the purchased from any member. corsage. The groom's mother summer months. There will be dessert, door prize wore a coral pink floor-length A letter was red from the and festive decorations. We are gown with lace sleeves and Board of Directors of the sure you will have an enjoyable Diamonds, Watchts, Bracelets, bodice, Hospital thanking the Auxiliary evening and will be helping the Jtwtlfy, ItimsTo Fit NOTICE Attending the groom as best for their many services and for hospital financially. All profits Any Occasion man was John McDougall and their monetary assistance. are used for hospital equipment ' WE HAVE PLEASING groomsmen were Robert Mrs. DeCamp reported that a or services. SELECTIONS FOR Ludwick, Larry Lee, and Don speaker had been installed in The annual Auxiliary Board THE ENTIRE FAMILY According to Ordinance No. 48 of the Village Hade. Ushers were Shawn Mrs. Richard G. Curtis the gift shop so that the workers Meeting will be May 19. This is Stop and visit us soon Curtis, Steve Curtis and Randy the election of officers and the Sybil Curtis and Mrs. Donna polyester red, white and blue m^^jwj&^wn '•->'* Grasmeyer. Grasmeyer cut the cake. shirts. They took a wedding trip finalizing of the year's work. All LEVEY'S of Fowler, it is illegal for owners to allow A wedding reception for Guests were from California, to the southern states and will board members are urged to approximately 400 guests was Kalamazoo, Muskegon, New make their home at 6012 Leland 1RTHS attend and (other Auxiliary their dogs to be running at large within the held at 6:30 p.m. at the church Era, Grand Ledge, Grand Rd., Laingsburg. members are cordially invited JEWELRY hall. Attending the guest book Rapids, Lansing and * A boy, Seth Adam, was born Following the business 125 E. Miin, Eltit, IB2-43M were Maria and Carrie Laingsburg. The bride is a 1973 graduate of to Mr. arid Mrs. Daniel Par- meeting the candy stripers Village. Dogs running loose will be picked up. Grassmeyer; serving punch The bride made matching Laingsburg High School, and menter of Bridgeville, April 17 were Kathy, Karen and Kerri going-away outfits for herself the groom is a 1974 graduate of at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Custer; host and hostess were and her groom featuring St. Johns High School. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs, The ONE OF BEE'S TEAM Fowler Village Council Mr. and Mrs. Clare Greene. The baby has 1 brother. Grand­ gift table was attended by Mrs. parents are Mr, and Mrs. Kay Woodward and Mrs. Winford Mabie, Mrs. Kathleen Randell Grasmeyer, and Mrs. 40th anniversary Wheeler and Mr. Richard Parmenter. The mother is the Mr. and Mrs.Harold Dershem Eleanor Klopp, Mrs. Dorothy former Patricia Mabie. Were honored on their 40th LaBar, Mrs. Lois Curry, Mr. A girl, Jennifer Lyn, was born HEARING AID CONSULTATION wedding anniversary by a and Mrs. Gerald Gove, Mr. and to Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Hill, buffet supper hosted by their Mrs. Pavels Dakers, Mr. and Jr. of R l, Forrest Hill Rd., St. children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dershem, Mr. Johns, April 21 at Clinton Mrs. Eugene Dunkel April 3. and Mrs. Terry Speer, Mr. and Memorial Hospital. She St. John's Episcopal School Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Eugene Dunkel, Mr. and weighed 5 lbs. 15»A ozs. Grand­ Francis Dershem, Mrs. Mrs. Robert A. Morae and parents are Mr. and Mrs. Max •Margaret Dershem, Mrs. Robert Griffiths. W. Fricke and Mr. and Mrs. 404 E. Walker, St.. Donald R. Hill, Sr. The mother is the former Diane Fricke., r ... "' " :''st::i 6HWs;;Micw. '. American Legion^ I A boy, David Thomas^ "wits' born to Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Patterson of 4465 County Farm (3rd room on left) Auxiliary plans Rd, St. Johns on April 17 at Sparrow Hospital. The mother FRIDAY, MAY 7,1976 is the former Marcia Parr. Poppy Days A girl, Maria Elizabeth, was 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry F. The American Legion Saginaw to be used for patients' Brya of 820 Andover-Dr., DeWitt PAUL DUSKI • FREE HEARING TESTS Auxiliary Unit 153 of St. Johns coffee hours and putting on on April 16 at Sparrow Hospital. met April 20 at 8 p.m. in the bingo games. The mother is the former Mary EARL GRAHAM Cusick. Paul Duski came to Bee's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile five • REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS Legion meeting rooms, Poppy chairman Wadea HEARING AID President Anita Lynam A boy, James W. Lansdell, II years ago from a career in cash crop farming in Bing­ Cederquist reminded members was born to Mr. and Mrs. James ham Township. His major role at Bee's i§ rustproofing SPECIALIST presiding. that help will be needed during • SAVE 10% ON BATTERIES W. Lansdell of 820 Cleveland, Several items of business poppy days, May 20-21-22. Lansing on April IS at Sparrow Duski and his wife Ann reside at their Bingham Town­ transacted included the pur­ Members are urged tp be at the Hospital. ship home and are the parents of a married daughter May 18 meeting as poppy • NO CHARGE FOR HOUSE CALLS chasing of a quilt to be awarded A boy, Derek Erin, was born Alice who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to coming June 26, purchase of an canisters and poppies will be distributed then. to Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. to Clinton County 30 years ago, Duski, prior to his Auxiliary preamble plaque for Cross of 1526 Waxwing, DeWitt serving with the U.S. Navy in Guam, resided the ear­ the wall of the meeting room, May 18 is also election of on March 11 at Sparrow lier part of hjs life in the Ashley area. Beltone Hearing Aid Center and a donation of $100 was sent officers, for the ensuring year. Hospital. to -the Veterans Hospital at The meeting begins at 8 p.m. A girl, Michelle Ann, was ' 10OO N.Washington Ave. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry V. Duski is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Harley of 640 N. Gale. St., In his spare hours he divides his time riding his two LANSING PHONE 482-1283 Amy Wellman performs with Morrice on April 13 at Sparrow Hospital., motorcycles, one a 350 Honda and the other a 650 A boy, Brant Phillip, was born Yamaha. U of M syncronized swim team to Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Beard PAID COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING BICENTENNIAL SALE of 433 Kent, Portland on April 22 Fifteenth In a series at Sparrow Hospital. Amy Wellman of St. Johns, theSea," "2001 Space Odyssey" recently performed with the and "Spirit of '76." 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Amy Castner and John Dush wed Janice Simon and Russell Nobach \ in Lansing Baptist church., wed by bride's uncle

Amy Castner and John Dush The bride was given in were also made by the bride's Janice K. Simon and Russell were united in marriage in a marriage by her brother, David sister. I * L. Nobach were united in double ring ceremony at 2:30. Castner. She wore a white crepe The maid of honor carried a marriage on Friday, April 23, p.m. on March 6, in South gown fashioned and made by bouquet Of red sweetheart roses by Father Martin Miller, uncle Baptist Church of Lansing. Dr. her sister. Rows of daisies and with pink rosebuds and ivy, A of the bride, at the Most Holy Howard Sugden performed the pearls trimmed the gown. Her miniature cluster of matching Trinity Church in Fowler. ceremony before an altar fingertip veil was also edgedr flowers was worn in her hair. The bride is the daughter of decorated with baskets of white with daisies and was held in The flower girl carried a small Mr. and Mrs. Roman Simon of gladioli and red roses, place by a headpiece of daisies basket of flowers identical to 468 N. Maple St., Fowler, and and pearls. the maid of honor's bouquet and the groom is the son of Mr. and The ceremony was attended also wore a miniature cluster of Mrs. Maynard Nobach of 11180 by the immediate families of The bride's bouquet was a matching flowers 1n her hair. cascade of red sweetheart W. Price Rd., Fowler. the couple. Special guests were • A choir composed of Threse u Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson roses, white mums and baby's The groom wore a black tuiiedo with a' white shirt with Weber, Joan Becker, Ruth and Mrs. Elenora Castner, breath with green ivy. All the Witgen, Evelyn Thelen and grandparents of the bride, and flowers for the wedding were ruffles edged in black. The best /man, Ronnie Dush, brother of Mrs. Threse Weber were ac­ Mrs. Gladys Dush and Mr. made by Mrs. Karen Bird, a companied by the organist, Joseph Vostrirancky, grand­ friend of the bride. the groom, wore a black tuxedo with a pink ruffled shirt. Mrs. Rose Vanells, during the parents of the groom. Margaret Castner, sister of service which began at 4 p.m. The bride is the daughter of the bride, was the maid of Ringbearer was Sean Dush, Mrs. Emmogene Castner of honor. Nikki Thelen, niece of nephew of the groom, who wore A Victorian style gown of a black tuxedo with*a pink Route 6, St. Johns and the late the groom, was flower girl. Both nylon organza over taffeta ruffled shirt and carried the featuring a chapel train and an Arthur Castner. The groonWs^ wore identical Victorian-styled L wedding rings on a white heart- empire waistline with satin the son of Mr. and*Mrs. William red velvet gowns with a white Dush of Route 1, Elsie. shaped pillow. ribbon was worn by the bride. lace insert at the neckline. They Venice lace adorned the bodice, The bride's mother chose a A-line skirt and cuffs which Blue Star Mothers navy and white, polka dot floor- complimented the gown's length dress of knitted jersey bishop sleeves. for her daughter's wedding. She announce sale day wore a corsage of red roses. For her headpiece, the bride The gpoom's mother chose a chose a picture liat with 3 tiers ST. JOHNS--The St. Johns veterans in hospitals and others floor-length long sleeved light of poly-organza edged in Venice Blue Star Mothers will hold a in need of assistance. lace and tied in a butterfly bow blue chiffon dress with an in the back. She carried ,a Blue Star Sale April 30 in the St. A bake sale will be held at the empire waist. She wore a ; t Johns business districts. same time in the McKenzie cascade of yellow sweetheart corsage of pink roses. roses, intermingled with white Proceeds from the sale assist Insurance Agency. In the evening, a reception for carnations and mums, accented 200 people was held at the First with baby's breath and ivory Baptist Church of St. Johns. , streamers. , • - ? The attendants carried' Host and hostess for the bouquets of three sweetheart Seaman Hancock reception were Mr. and Mrs. roses with baby's breath and Duane Bird of Williamston. The .matching streamers. The Navy Seaman Recruit JohnL. seamanship, military wedding cake was baked and bride's maid of honor twas her Hancock, son of Mr, and Mrs. regulations, firefighting, close decorated by Mrs. Duane Bird. Mr. & Mrs. John Dush sister, Marilyn Simon of Carson Denzil F. Hancock of 5894 W. order drill, first aid and Navy Friends of the bride, Mary Following the reception, the City, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Russell Nobach Price Road, St. Johns, was history. Wilbur, Linda Gustafson, Cindy Wazenski and Sandra Carlson Ruth Thelen of Westphalia, graduated from recruit training Wilson and Lou Ann Henning attended the gift table. Rev. newlyweds left on a two^week nylon and taffeta featuring a V- Were Steve Simon and Tim trip to Florida. They are cousin of the bride, and Sharon at the Naval Training Center, A former student of St. Johns 'attended the refreshment table. Peter Nieuwkoop read I Cor. Simon, sister of the bride from- neckline with a ruffle and cape- Nobach. Great Lakes, 111. 13:1-13 just before the bride and making their home at 1108^N. let sleeves, and empire waist­ High School, he joined the Navy Karen Bird attended the guest Fowler. Immediately following the Classes include instruction in in January. book and Cheryl Roth, Barbara groom cut the cake. Krepps Road, St. Johns. line and an A-line skirt with a The attendantseowns were of flounce on the bottom. Matching ceremony, a reception for 150 picture hats completed their guests was held at Club 21, in attire. Pewamo. Serving at the bride's table were Rose Simon and For her daughter's wedding, Shannon Nobach. Linda Thelen the bride's mother chose a and Karen McGillicuddy cut the peach floor-length knit gown cake and Janice Tanner, Lucy with matching lace jacket. The Klein, Colleen Weber and Betsy mother of the groom chose a Weber served the cake. shrimp-colored floo&length > < dress with a short lace jacket to Following a wedding trip to match. Both wore corsages of Niagara Falls, Canada, the yellow and white carnations. newlyweds will make their Attending his brother as best home at 411 E. Cass St., St. man was Michael Nobach of St. Johns. The bride is a 1975 Johns. Groomsmen were graduate of Fowler High Thomas Nobach of Fowler, and School, and the groom'is a 1974 Roger" Nobach of St. Johns, both graduate of Fowler High brothers of the groom. Ushers School.

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M \ fO^VJl ?><* tarn Dateline iWEUOOME features to (Reprinted from the March 7,1976 HistDric edition of the Los Angeles Times) h DEwnr from the Expert Stresses U.S. founded Oct 4,1833 Origin of Liberty Bell DeWitt Area BY JOHN DART Times Stiff Writer ' Discordant thoughts reverberate through Justin Kramer when in this bicentennial year he hears repeated the Barb Smith, manager of Mr. Kelly's Granbmanship The American Cancer Soci­ "fact" that the Liberty Belt was made in England. Lansing store opens branch in DeWitt ety, now seeking yoyr support "It ignores the American origin of the Liberty Bell," during its April Crusade, sup­ "Mr. Kelly's" of Lansing opened a branch store in DeWitt, ports research through a variety says the Los Angeles authority on bells and musical located at 108 Bridge St., DeWitt, next to the bank, on January 15. of grants. Some grants help the acoustics. The women's clothing store, owned by Ken Kelly, features fashions young investigator get started; Numerous newspapers have erred in recent months, Tor the young working woman. "We bring original styles and colors others support specific research from California and Texas" says Kelly. The shop is open from 9:30 objectives; still others promote carrying stories from London about Whitechapel Foun* a.m. until fi p.m. daily and from 9a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. international research. dry, the "firm that made the Liberty Bell," Kramer saysl "Granted, he adds, most books state correctly that the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly In 1751 ordered the first bell from England, but even reliable sources are im­ Bath Honor Roll precise, at the least, in typically adding that after the English bell cracked it was "recast" by two Philadelphia^ •denotes all A's Kelly, Mark King, Patricia SOPHOMORES Kaufman, William.Ketchum", in 1753. FRESHMEN Kloeckner, Mark Leak, Randy Valerie Alward, Laurie Patricia King, Camille In fact, Kramer says, a whole new bell was cast. Matthews, Janice McNeely, LaGuire, Jonathan Means, Kim Baird, Linda Baughman, Barker, Andy Beachnau** Going roughly by the original specifications, bellfoun* Ann Bower*, Barry Brown, Peggy Miehlke, Susan Parkey, Steven Black, Andrew Bos, Peter Miller*, Brenda Morrill, Debbie Church, Reggie Clark, Ronda Phillips, Karen Reeves, Alice Bower, Mike Collins*, Kathy Nichols, Gary Parks, ders John Pass and John Stow used some of the melted- Carol Rowley, Kevin Shirey, Deborah Collins, Dawn Cooley, Gregory Covell, Charles Cronk, Roxanna Ploughman, Debbie down metal from the first bell to cast their own. The tone Ronald Cramer, Dan Fineis, Jennifer Snider, Dawn Swart, Orson Deemer, Ben DHday, Reed, Janet Scarane, Linda Deborah Gibbs, Terry Har- Valarie Vail, Joe Van- Laurie DurfeeJ Jane Fineis, Schafer, Kim Skorich,' Bruce was poor, so they cast yet another, adding more tin and wood, Kathy Hoard, Pamela welsenaers, Barbara Weber, Kathy Green, Chris Hanson, Swart, Greg Tarrant, Karl some silver. Hoard, Laurie Houghton, Kevin Roberta Wright. Angela Jasman, Jeanette Tenlen, Dan Verrette, Leanne Vietzke. Kramer says this bell, now known as the Liberty Bell, JUNIORS included some variations from the original design. Pass* Mark Barr, Ronald Bauerle*, and Stow made more ornate "canons," or. handles, at the \Just Arrived At Egan Ford-Another Sue Bell, Kathy Church, Debra top of the bell, and placed the biblical quotation (which Cole, Martin Covell, Debbie Deemer, Dianne Diamond, has LIBERTY in unusually large letters) on the top line Jody Doerner, Rex Fouch*, of the inscription instead of the bottom. Dustilin Grice, Tim Hawks, FEATURES Bonnie House, Cheryl Kerck- STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES aert, Gary Lowrie, Margaret Deciding to chime in with his research, Kramer pub­ A Captain's chairs with moveable arm rests Burns Regular Gasoline Lynch, Caroline McAdams, lished a pamphlet early last year, then a profusely illus­ Small Vfl Rose Meyers, Debbie trated, 92-page book, "Cast in America," in December. Color keyed carpeting Palamatier, Rene Pritchett, Dinette seats in rear convert to double bed ' Automatic transmission , Baisei Rhynard, Kathleen It may be too late for Kramer's appeal. Dinette/Game table which can be positioned in front or rear Power steering Scarane, Jeff Schmidtchen, Nearly everything that is going to be said bicentennial- Power brakes Becky Sidel, Darrell Tarrant, ly about the Liberty Bell has already been published or Ice Box Patricia Tenlen, Cindy Built in storage cabinet, with removeable fresh water tank Factory air conditioning Townsend, Mike Voorheis, proclaimed. Interior courtesy lights AM/FM Stereo Radio Marcia York. Glancing at the new Los Angeles telephone* directory Gauges , SENIORS _ ^ and its bicentennial cover story last summer, Kramer not- Cigar lighter _ _, Richard Alward, David POTABLE WATER t 4 Lirfdaiwsv df StcnersWd^ins^, s > '-\*>tp* *y Seed-that the Liberty Bell was described as cast by a Lon- Tinted Igtass-Tt Vlwjidavw- IJi,^ j-J vBeAdff, Jack" Bray, NStalle v jBrpokp Debraj Byrnham^K^y Moveable .windows • side- & rear **1J3 fi* \Vi whir? ^^^^^^i^r^Tr^T^^^t^A^S^^^^^^wrfoundry : ** • - \ • • * UPHOLSTEHEOfcrr-ijjI 6(3o1isterVRebec6a 'Doerner, •i J Kramer visited the Freedom Train this winter and dis­ J£U tU I White wall tires Carl Flotka, Rob'ert Goodwin, Pitcherraho^lahts HOT FOOD covered that a plaque placed next to a large reproduction STORAGE a Two tone paint (several colors available) Lori Hall, Steven Hawks, James POTABLE WATEH . CHEST TYPE Hughes, Randy Kindy, 'Mary of the liberty Bell made the same assumption, easing it 1 ICE BOX " -- Chrome bumpers - front & rear UPHOLSTERED Kruger, Jim LeClar, Mark •was "delivered to Philadelphia." Chrome left and right side mirrors shop opens in DeWitt LeClear, Ann Lombardi*, Mari At the Northridge Fashion Center shopping complex; a tLJ Inside rear view mirror Martin, Carolyn Means, Curt A handmade stained glass front door featuring pitcher plants plastic "true copy" of the Liberty Bell is on display, but Randall, Jo Reblin, Anne Ross, opens into one of the newest shops in DeWitt - the Pitchers and Sarah Seeger*, Marie Shirey, Plants Shop. unfortunately it spells Pennsylvania correctly—not TPen- Ruth Snay, Blair Svendsen, Cindy Tarrant, Cynthia Featuringanartsandcraftsshopmanaged.byMariPerronanda sylvania" as it is On the 2,080-pOUnd tourist attraction hi Stop hy And we'll tell you more Wiswasser, Patrick Zeeb. floris^ t sho.A p managedA b,...... y Linda. Wey™,„. , th«._e Pitcher™ s and Plant Shop Philadelphia! promises to be one of its kind in this area. Besides selling pictures and craft items, Mari also offers classes Vital statistics given for the liberty Bell are usually ac­ LCpI. Carpenter in oii, chalk and water color painting. In the future she hopes to curate, except for the commonly repeated error of 7 feet, Marine Lance Corporal offer craft classes such as jewelry and other classes in which the 6 inches for the circumference of the bell's shoulder above EGAN FORD James M. Carpenter, 19, son of area residents express an interest. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gilmore of 310 One of Mari's specialties is sketching DeWitt area barns. She is the inscriptions/ W. Stoll Road, DeWitt, has also an instructor at Lansing Community College. ' It is actually 6 feet, VA inches, Kramer says. reported for duty with the 3d The florist shop features a full line of fresh and dried flowers Kramer, though, won't claim the Liberty Bell is not alt SALES, INC. Marine Division on Okinawa. which Linda arranges for weddings and special occasions. "We' A former student of Bath High have about anything you want," she says. it's cracked up to be. 200 W. Hfgham ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2285 School, Bath, he joined the In the future, she hopes to teach classes in how to grow and use Liberty Bell's crevice is certainly there—though Kra­ Marine Corps in January 1975. herbs and spices, how to make your own vanilla out of vanilla beans mer favors an alternate story as to when and how it oc­ and bodka, and how to make sachets of rose petals. She also plans to invite women's garden clubs to the shop for seminars. curred. The Pitchers and Plants shop opened the end of March and is located at 117 W. Main St., in downtown DeWitt. Shop hours are A widely accepted version is that the bell cracked on from 9:30 a .m. until 5:30 p.m Monday through Saturday. July 5,1835, while tolling,the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. But Kramer believes that it was more likely DEWITT BUSINESS cracked on Feb. 22 that year by a group of young boys. Announce nurses' Reporting an interview with 86-year-old Joseph Rauch iWEUCOME in 1911, the New York Times said the alert old man told to - seminar how as a 10-year-old he and other youngsters were given Historic the end of a rope to ring the bell in honor of Washing­ DIRECTORY 1 Licensed Practical Nurses ton's Birthday. from the Michigan Heart' and other interested health care Association. Exhibits, door Swinging the clapper against the bell's side with all0 D rr personnel are invited to attend a prizes and Fashion Show during THIS NEWS PAGE FEATURES THE HAPPENINGS J lS Seminar, "Your Aching Heart" the luncheon. ' their might, the boys soon noticed a change in the bell's Oct 4,1833 (Myocardial Infarction), to be tone. The steeple keeper, and the boys scrambling behind held on Wednesday, May 12, him, went up to discover a crack in the bell, caused by OF THE DEWITT AREA SPONSORED BY THESE 1976 sponsored by the Lansing Registration and Luncheon: District (Ingham, Eaton and $8members; $10 non-members; the frequently damaging "clocking" method they used to Clinton Counties) of the and $4 students. Forward check Ting it rather than the usual free-swinging rotation method. COOPERATING MERCHANTS Michigan Licensed Practical payable to Lansing, District, Nurses Association. MLPNA by May 10, 1976 to Eventually, Kramer theorizes, knowledge of the crack The seminar will be held at Mary Majinska, LPN, 2300 became known to all when the bell was used to sound a pitchers Have a happy day and DREPS the Hospitality Motor Inn, 3600 Knob Hill Apt #16, Okemos Rd., muffled toll for Marshall's funeral cortege. if you want to smile Dunkel Drive (Jolly Rd. Exit at Okemos, Mich, 488*64. For BILL FOWLER 1-496), Lansing. Registration is further information call the Noting how many people tend to cling to myths, Kra- -©•pLants when die job is done call - R.V. CENTER from 8-9:00 a.m. MLPNA Office in Lansing - 882- .mer nevertheless asserts that the New York Times ac­ 8664. • Flowers Speakers include a car­ count has the rin^f of truth about it., FORD SALES LARRY T.SCHAEFER, INC. Area's Authorized Coachman diologist (prepares for bases of • Gifts • Herbs what happens in an Mt This seminar has been ap­ • Paintings Sales and Service and Dodge R.V. Service Parts-Accessories- (Myocardial Infarction); a proved by the Michigan • Art Lessons MASONS psychiatrist (psycholpgical Licensed 'Practical Nurses CARPENTERS Rentals support of a patient with an Association (MLPNA) and the CONTRACTORS MI); an R.N. (Nursing Care of National Association for ROUND I US-27 DeWitt, Mich. patient with an MI); Thoracic & Practical Nurse Education & ClUBROMR LAKE 11323 N. US-27 Phone 669-9134 General Surgeon (Surgical Service, Inc. for 4.50 contact Dewitt Phone 669*2725 669-9996 approach to coronary throm­ hours. Certificates of at­ bosis); and a representative tendance will be issued. Friday, April 30 JOHN E. GRADY HOWE'S SMALLEY EXTERIOR T3 Couling LOU K0BUS ALLEN SALES-BUILDING- 9-1 No Cover Charge GREENHOUSE LEASING-TRADES MINT Navy Aviation Support CONSTRUCTION Equipment Technician Third Saturday, May 1 LONG Latex & Oil Base Class David G. Couling, 24, son 2173 W. Cutler 8160 US-27 REALTY CO. Quarts & Gallons of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Couling of THE FLORENCE CANFIELD TRIO Funeral Service t DeWitt, has reported for duty 3300 Wf*B 9:30-1:30 with Naval Air Reserve Unit, Hitching I II DeWitt CHAMBERLAIN $ Phono 66*6465 New Hornet & Additions DeWitt Washington, D.C. PostRd. UJ ^A 1970 graduate of DeWitt 111 S. Franklin 669-2851 BUILDING SUPPLY Remodeling - Roofing Phone 669-9822 669-3538 REALTOR Michigan High School, he joined FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 651 S308 DoWitt, Michigan OVID PHONE .834-2300 the Navy in April 1970. April 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 7A

* /TPAYS7VADVER77SE. ..ADVERT/SE WHERE IT PAYS.• t • Call ftCC 224-2361 NOW! V FOR SALE BY OWNER - barn and creek. $44,900, Ph. 834- Administrative; Services, LOST — Male Beagle, answers And speak of how you died, Courthouse, St. Johns. 53-1-p-l extra large fully carpeted 3- 2162. 53-l-p4 To think you "could not say Helped bedroom ranch. Cherrywood WANT ADS to the name of Trooper. Lost in In Memoriam Fowler atea. Has red 'collar. goodbye ( i living room with fireplace, MIDDLETON — 3 bedroom recreation room with fireplace Reward will be given. Call 593- Before you closed your eyes. "POLITICAL CAMPAIGN Jobs Wanted home, attached 2-car garage on For all of us you did your best. 1 and bar, \Vz baths, attached 2- 2009. 51-3-DH-27 In Memoriam WORK Get involved! Petition' large corner lot. Call 682-4239 In loving memory of our mother Oh God grant you eternal car garage. 810 W. Park. 224- for appointment. 36tf-4 signatures in ,your area pay a WEEKEND WORK WANTED 4132. 52-3-P-4 and wife, Helen Hyler Who rest. nickel per name. Democratic WORD | Wanted Alice and Carol 1- Small carpenter, cement and passed away April 26, 1975. U.S. Senate CandiHate'Jim' Miscellaneous "In our hearts your memory 53-1-P-31 Elsman, 635 Elm St., Bir­ drywall jobs, also painting and FOR SALE BY OWNER - For Rent roofing. Call 224,4572 after 4 (MINIMUM 10 WORDS) lingers. mingham, Michigan 48011. Call Older 3-bedroom home in Elsie. TIMBER WANTED - Logs and Sweetly, fond and true; p.m. 53-l-p-3 Fully carpeted and newly 3 WEEKS INSERTION (313) (J45-0750." 53-1-p-l standing timber. Logs delivered There is not a day dear Radio & TV decorated, attached 1-car FOR RENT — Furnished" 1- FOR THE PRICE OF 2 to our yard. DEVEREAUX bedroom efficiency apartment mother HELP WANTED - Gas station WANTED - Work by ex­ garage, all appliances, in­ SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N. perienced Machine Operator on with all utilities paid. South on That we do not,think of you." attendant, apply in person cluding washer and dryer. DISPLAY-CLASSIFIED Hubbardston Rd„ Pewamo, MARK'S CB. SALES - Lathe, Milling Machine Grin­ Excellent starter home, $18,500. US-27. Adults only, no pets. Ph. Mich. Phone 593-2424 and/or Daughters Joyce Taphouse, Johnson, S.B.E. and Pace. Drake's Refinery N. US-27 St. ders, Shaper, Drill Press, etc. 224-7740. 53-3-p-6 Ruth Ann Riddle, Husband Glen Johns. Mustbeover 16. 53-1-p-l Please call 482-0770 or 862-4361. COL. INCH 593-2552. 40*tf-28 Complete accessories for the 834-5330. 53-l-p-3 52-3-p-4 m Hyler serious C-Bers. 201 W. Steel. FOR RENT — Old farm house 53-1-D-31 SALES PERSON WANTED - 394-3787. 36-tf-33 BARN & ROOF PAINTING - FOR SALE — Remodeled 4- in the country, 8 miles NE of St. For unique fund raising Johns, $60 per month as is. Call Notice In Memoriani' ' Probate Court program for non-profit Reliable, Insured Contractor, bedroom house N. of St. Johns, free estimates. Phone 351-2777. 482-1713. 53-3-P-6 In loving memory of our mother HON. TIMOTHY M. GREEN organizations. Full or part- call 224-8133. 52-3-p-4 and grandmother Elenora Judge of probate time. Phone from 9-12 mornings , ,53^0-p-3 OR MAIL TO I WILL NOT be responsible for SELLER'S INTEREST IN Clinton County News Flegler, who passed away'one HELENA M. BURK 51^-882-0174., 52-3-p-l 120 East Walker St. any debts other than my own year ago April 28th. Register of Probate LAND CONTRACT. We buy. Mobile Homes St. JOhns, Mich. 48879 after April 21, 1976. Lois L. Real Estate Fast service. Call or write Sad and sudden was the call, Wednesday, May 5,1976 Jonas. 52-2-p-29 Of one so dearly loved by all; *HE?LP WANTED — part-time giving complete facts. Ford S. DEADLINE: FOR SALE — 1974 Parkwood A bitter grief and shock Pheba K. Sharp — Claims ' corik-matrons fof County Jail. LaNoble, LANOBLE REALTY AM LOOKING FOR ALL •Will be expected to work 1 or 2 FOR SALE — Farm house, 7 CO. 1516 E. Michigan Ave., 14x65, 2-bedroom, large bath, EACH MONDAY severe, ^Cora Tunmore — Final Account rooms on 2 acres, plumbing and completely furnished for $8,300 KINDS OF POSTCARDS, It was to part with one so Harry C. Wadell — Claims weekends per month, some Lansing, Michigan 48912. Phone 1 P.M. especially old ones, if you have holidays, vacations, etc. remodeling desirable. 2 miles 517-482-1637, evenings 517-337* or take over payments. Ex­ dear. Fred Hemple — Determination W. M> N. of Fowler. Clayton A. cellent condition, already set any to sell please contact the We often sit and think of you; of. Heirs Cooking experience helpful.' 1276. 53-tf4 POSTCARD LADY 224-2361 $2.75 - $3.50 per hour. Apply: Kramer, Phone 593-3276.52-3-p4 up, Searles Mobile Home Park Ph. 224-3857-lot 233. 52-3-p-10 Farm Machinery 18 days or 224-7051 evenings. FOR SALE —.On Dickerson 14-tf-dh-29 Lake, Montcalm County. 3- The most important bedroom year around home, WANTED - Cash for- used FOR SALE —16 disc IHC grain CUSTOM BUTCHERING AND attached 1-car garage, 3& lots, Mobile Homes 1970 & over. R & and fertilizer drill, IHC ff401 PROCESSING, by ap­ part-time job in Michigan 118 ft. on blacktop road, 300 ft. H MOBILE HOMES 489-7888. drag and rotary hoe on rubber, pointment.. We butcher on Wednesdays and Fridays. Beef- That's the job of the new minuteman! 1 deep, 62 ft. frontage on lake, 30-tf-10 IHC //21 grain and bale elevator, Like America's first minuteman, they protect your coun­ (Slew Field Cultivators, !5 /£ -19% ft. U.S. grain blower with 30 ft. of Pork. Halves and quarters, also shade trees,' estate property. try and your community. Now you can be one of them... Pull Type & 3 Point Hitch Need to sell, $39,000 cash. pipe, grain auger, aluminum retail cuts. All meats MDA New IVlulchers, 15 ft. & 20 ft Contact Irvin Walker 121 W. elevator. All tools very good. inspected. Vaughn's Meat Automotive Processing. West City Limits on Big—l" (517)489-6302 New Sprayers, 300 & 500 Gal. Trailer & Oak Middleton. Phone 517-236- Lawrence Yallup, 2020 Yallup 7387. 53-2-p-4 Rd. Phone 2244039. 53-1-D-18 Bussell Rd. just off M-57, - HHjjSSJ^ Men and women 17-35 can learn vatu- 3 Point Hitch FOR SALE - 1972 Dodge Carson City. Phone 5B4rfifi4» New 6,8, & 12 Row Rear Mount Cultivators NATIONAL able skills. Prior service to age 45. Barn FOR SALE BY OWNER - New Coronet $900 or best offer. 651- FOR SALE — #145 John Deere GUARD I pay and college credits... in today's Guard. New 6, 8, & 12 Row Rotary Hoes. FRESH MAPLE SYRUP - spacious 3-bedroom L shaped 6349. 53-1-p-ll Semi-Mounted Plow 5-16 with The Guard belongs. Harrow. 224-7005. 53-3-p-18 Gals. % gals., qts., pints in ranch style house. Fireplace, stock. Livingston Farms, 2224 family room, full basement, on FOR SALE — 1971 Camaro, John Deere Sales & Service automatic, 6 cylinder, new Livingston Rd., St. Johns Phone 1 acre, ideal location near Elsie., FOR SALE — 9 ft. Cultipacker, 224-3616. 49-tf-p29 1365 E. Monroe Road St. Louis, Mich. Call evenings or weekends 862- exhaust and tires, good economy car, clean, $1,550. Ph. $100 Ph. 593-2102. 51-3-P-18 Ph. 681-5771 Ph. 681-2440 5235. 53-P-4 489-6847 Lansing. 51-3-p-ll BINGO - Holy Family qhurch. 510 Mabbitt Rd., Ovid. Mondays FOR SALE — 1964 4-bedroom FOR SALE — Honda CB 750, Farm Produce 7 p.m. 16-tf-29 WHP "I INFLATION ow aluminum ranch with full N 1973, many extra parts, 7,800 THEMS INC. basement, between St. Johns FOR ALL AUCTION NEEDS - and Ovid on 20 acres with pole miles, $1,400, very good con­ HAVE DEKALB hybrids of dition, Chrome rims and center several maturities on hand. contact THELEN AUCTION INSULATE AND SAVE lug nuts Medallion bullets, 6 Noted for yield, standability, 'SERVICE. Call 593-3426. bolls 15x7, fits 1969 Chev. or disease resistance. Lawrence 20-32-p-29 Datsun pickup, brand new $700. Phinney 224-3648.\ 5ft3 p49 CLASSIFIED Skidoo 1973 SA340 runs very r * FOR SALE — Parts-forwdiU"" Do Your Own WithOur Equipment u good $500.847-4575. 53-|->ll electric shavers EvLev,ey's Cattle Jewelry, Elsie. l-tf-29 Call 875-3158 For An Appoinfment IH^|||S:SERVICE DIRECTOR? FOR SALE — 1973 Impala 4- door with air, low mileage. Use This Classified Listing For Fast Service From Clinton County Business Firms Francis Trierweller, 587-6836. FOR SALE — Special spring Card of Thanks 30 53-1-p-ll Feeder cattle sale Friday, May 7 l p.m. sharp. Michigan BUERGE ELECTRIC HEAT & INSULATION AUCTIONEER ELECTRICIANS • LIQUID FUELS FOR SALE — 1971 Cadillac Livestock Exchange, St. Louis, FROST—I wish to thank my Coupe DeVille, full power with Michigan. 681-2191. 53-2-p-21 relatives and friends for their 744 S. Elm, Ithaca ,\h -CALLOWAY, AUC­ SC'IIMITT ELECTRIC CO., SPACE air conditioning. Equipped with prayers, cards, beautiful TIONED,, Used Farm Iti'sidential - Commercial - flowers and visits during my FOR Michelin steel belted radials. FOR SALE - 20 Holstein Dairy Machinery'& Parts. St. Industrial, 221-1277, 101)2 E. Also a 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety- Cows, Ph. Portland 647-4244. stay at Carson City Hospital and Johns. T2U\1\:\. State St. since my return to my son's RENT eight with 29,000 actual miles. 51-tf-2l Loaded with extras, air con­ home. A special thanks to Rev* McGuire and #ey: and Mrs. 6 MONTHS ditioning, steel belted radials. FOR SALE • Deacon Calves, SPACE Sharp! Both cars can be seen by Showers for their calls, to Dr. FARM PARTY SUPPLIES Ph. 593-2102. 51-3-P-21 Steigerwald, Dr. Brown, entire r f 'JFOR - appointmentby calling 224-2324. FREE RENT DRAINAGE 52-3-p-ll staff at Carson City Hospital. D & B PARTY SHOPPE, Words cannot express my RENT Package Liquor 9 a.m. - 10 Poultry appreciation for all your conc- Call us & see how you can get up to 6 JAMES BURNHAM, Phone p.m. Mon., Thurs., FrL & Motorcycles nern. May God bless each of months free rent St. Johns ,221-1015, 1U, St. Sat., 9 a.m. - II p.m., 224 N. you. Johns. Clinton. NOW 'BOOKING orders and Mabel Frost 53-l-p-30 MOVE, YOUR MOBILE HOME TO ST. JOHNS MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE hatching Jumbo White Rocks FOR SALE — 1971 Honda 100 HOME VILLAGE NOW! FERTILIZERS CC, gold, low mileage, excellent and Hot Shot Reds. Call 681- HENNING - I w'ish to thank . SPACE PLUMBING condition. Ph. 224-7740. 53-l-p-12 2495. RAINBOW TRAIL Dr. Steigerwald and the entire WE WILL PAY MOVING COSTS HATCHERY, ST. LOUIS, nursing staff at Carson City FOR ZEEB FERTILIZERS, MICHIGAN. 44-tf-22 Hospital for the excellent care., LARGE LQTS, PAVED ROADS, CITY SEWER AND Everything For the soil, St. MOTORCYCLE OWNERS - WATER, NATURAL GAS SPACE For good rates, fair and fast also friends, relatives and Johns 22-UI23I, Ashley IM7- neighbors for the cards, flowers Lots for any size coach, 10-12-14 or Double Wide. We :I571. claim service, purchase your will pour special pads for Double Wides. BOft'S AUTO BODY, FOR insurance from Reed Agency, Miscellaneous and the visits while I was in the Complete Collision Service, 108 W. Main St. in DeWitt. hospital and since returning 221-202!, Kill! N. Lansing/ Phone 669-7604. 49-tf-12 home. FINANCIAL RENT NOW HAVE strictly fresh Russell Henning 53-l-p-30 ST. JOHNS MOBILE Grade A eggs, 2008 E. Steel Rd. C&I) CHKVKOLET CO., CAPITOL SAVINGS & St. Johns. 52-tf-27 New & Used Cars, Klsie M2- LOAN ASSOC, 222 N. MARCH -1 wish to thank Dr.' HOME VILLAGE Clinton. 224-2301, Safety /or Saker and nurses at Sparrow IHIIIt. Yoii t-an'l do hotter RESTAURANT CEDARP0STS FOR SALE—Instrument - King 609 N. Morton Phone 224-7913 iin,\\\lieri\ Savings since 18II0. Baritone with case, very good Hospital for the fine care I SOMEPLACE ELSE Cut To Any Size condition, ?300. Call 669-9456. 52- received, and my relatives and KGAN FOltl) SALES, INC., 3-p-27 friends for the visits, cards and. Dining & Cocktails Minimum Delivery — 400- gifts while in the hospital and 2IIII \V. Iligiimn, phone 224- FLORISTS Ph. 2244072, S. US-27 USED EQUIPMENT 2285. Pinto-Ford-Maverick- NOW HAVE strictly fresh since my return home. 517-426-8590 ' Ethel March 53-l-p-30 Tor inn-Mu slang. Say it with Quality flowers Grade A eggs, 2008 E. Steel Rd., from WOODBURY'S •-1 St. Johns. Cal Rohrback - 224- . TRACTORS •For the Bosl Buy in New & FLOWER SHOP, 321 N. ROOFING WILL TRAIN INDIVIDUAL 3696. 52-tf-27 IRRER — The family of Emma I.H. No. 300 Used Clicvrolcls see Clinton, St. Johns, 22-I-321G. TO OWN OR LEASE VENDING. Irrer wish to thank Drsj Grost, ' IA No. 460 - Gas-Overhauled EDINCEH CtlBVnOLET, MACHINES IN ST. JOHNS Stephenson, nurses,'nurses MINIMUM CASH INVEST­ | FOR SALE — 4 components A.C.WD45 • Fouler, phone 5M-2I00. STORM DAMAGE? MENT S795 00 REQUIRED aides for their wonderful care, K FOR INFO'WRITE SUITE 223 | Realistic Stereo, $200,3 yrs. old. cards, visits and,flowers from M.M. Model R w/Loader FOODS Repair all roofs, eaves | Ph. 224-7439 after 6 p.m.52-3-p-27 HETT1,EK\S MOTOR troughing. Free estimates, 5050 EXCELSIOR BLVD MPLS friends and relatives during her - I.H. 340 w/Loader MN 55416 SALES, 21 Ur. Wrecker ANDY'S IGA, St. Johns. guaranteed work. Call 332- J stay in Clinton Memorial 'M.M. U302 (1965) ' Service, Good Used Trucks. 871!) anytime. Hospital and Rivard's Nursing Home Baked Bread, Pics, Home. Also a special thanks to Cookies, Choice Meats, everyone for their acts of USED PLANTERS Carry-out service. M.F. Super 90 Diesel W/18.4 x 30 Tires kindness, cards, flowers and 1-J.D. 894 A VACUUM SALES M.F. 16 Ft. Wing Type Field Cultivator, 3 Point Hitch food/and to Osgoods Funeral CLEANERS Home at the time of the death of 1-J.D. 694 A INSURANCE Triple K 18 Ft. Wing Field Cultivator, Hydrallic Fold K1RBY CENTER, VACUUM I.H. No. 161 Row Chopper our mother and grandmother. I -J.D. 494 A Gerald and Elsie Irrer SALES AND SERVICE. New J.D. 100 Gal. Trailer Sprayer ,.5CAM Automobile Coverage - Fire & Rebuilt Kirby's. Good Mr, and Mrs. Gary Irrer and COMBINES Insurance - General FARMALL No. 400 Gas W/Fast Hitch & TA family selection of other makes. 705 New Holland No. 975 w/2 Heads Casualty, 'ALLA1IY- N. US 27, St. Johns, 224-7222. W/14.9 x 38 Tires BREWBAKER, INC. 108-'*j IH No. 50 2-Row Chopper Mr.rand Mrs. Wm. Irrer and J.D.No.45w/2tfeads N. Clinton Ave. St. Johns, Speedy 200 Gal. 3 Pt. Hitch Sprayer . ' family ' NEW DISCS, PLOWS & ROLLER HARROWS iim Phone 221-1I258. 1-J.D. F145-5x16 Plow 53-l-p-30 WESTERN I.H. 12 Ft. Wheel Disc • New Blades' Several Pieces of Used Tillage Equipment CREDIT BUREAU JEWELRY Gehl Grinder-Mixer FOR REQI-MIX IN STOCK J.D."216 Trailer Plow LEVEY'S JEWELRY, SPACE Clinton County CRBIflfrV. M.F. 46 6-Row Planter CONCRETE, CALL Ordnge Blossom diamond FOR HANSON 200 Gal. Trailer Sprayer NEW EQUIPMENT HUI1KAU. 1'honc 2SH-ZMH, . rings, Bulova & Accutron ' WESTENDORFFS, , Case No. 310 W/Loader (Ycriit Reports - Collections, Watches. Elsie. 862-4300. RENT M.F. No. 40 Industrial W/Loadef, Instant Reverse ' PEWAMO 593-2488 ' J.D. 4630 w/20.8x 38 Duals J.D. 4430 w/Sound Guard DRUGS TO PLACE YOUR SATURDAY SERyiCE Call AT NO EXTRA PROFESSIONAL Pj\RR'S ItEXALL imUGS, CHARGE. SERVING Opeji ilaity, 7;M a.m. to.Ji Sattler & Son, Inc. p.m.. Sunday K:»U-IZ:3D&J5-7 LISTING IN THIS 224-2361 NORTH WEStERN 0W0SS0 IMPLEMENT CO. Phone 236-7280 Middlnton DIRECTORY CLINTON COUNTY. 3495 W. M-21 0W0SS0 PHONE 723-7323 8A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN April 2,8,1976 Park Hill Cemetery. Memorials arrangements were made by should be made to the St. Johns the Neller Funeral Rome. Lutheran Church. Born June 17, 1921 in West­ Obituaries phalia, he was the son of Frank ¥ Mollie Fairbanks and Caroline (Fardel) Jerry Kurka He is survived by his wife; Rademacher. He later married four daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Rosemarie Lickefett who ELSIE (c) - Funeral services Graham of Durand, Miss Joan Mollie Fairbanks, 95, of 401E. survives her husband. for Jerry Kurka, 62,159 W, Oak Kurka, Mrs. Dorothy Baeseand Stoll Rd., Lansing, died April 19, Also surviving are 4 sons: St., Elsie were held Thursday, Mrs. Karlene Snyder, all of 1976, at the Ovid Convalescent Loren of Warsaw, Wise., April 22 at the Carter Funeral Elsie; and one grandson and Home and funeral services Patrick of Dimondalc, Micahel Home with the Rev? Justin three granddaughters. were held .Wednesday, April 21 of Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.,- Shepard officiating and burial at 2 p.m. at the-DeWitt Area and Christopher of Eagle and 3 in Riverside Cemetery, • Helen Potts Chapel. Rev LaVem Bretz daughters: / Cynthia Mr. Kurka died at his home officiated and interment was in Rademacher of Lansing, Tuesday morning. Death was Helen Pauline Potts, 60, of 609 Gunnisonville Cemetery. Sharon Radeamcher of Eagle attributed to heart failure. N. Morton SU St. Johns, died Born Jan. 15, 1881 in Clinton and Bonnie Rademacher of Mr. Kurka was born in Ban­ Saturday, April 24, 1976, at the County, she was the daughter of Eagle. nister on July 3,1913, the son of Gratjot Community Hospital in George and Francis Fairbanks. A brother, Elmer of Joe and Ann Kurka. He had Alma following a long illness. She lived all of her life at the Rademacher of Westphalia and resided most of his life in the Born in Bloomington, 111., on Stoll Road residence. Her 3 sisters also survive: Mrs. Elsie area. Sept. 12, 191&, she was the husband, Fred Fairbanks, died Marceila Spitzley and Mrs. He was married to Mary daughter of Fred and Emma in 1947. Lillian Smith, both of West­ Zvonek on August 26, 1933, He (Popendick) Wade. She at­ Surviving are a son, Stanley phalia and Mrs. Edwina, was a retired fanner. Mr. tended the Bloomington schools Fairbanks of Lansing; two Randall of,Lansing. Kurka attended the Duplatn and graduated from granddaughters, Mrs. Almeda Mr. Rademacher was a Church of Christ and was a Bloomington High School. Cronkrightof Warren and Mrs. member of St. Mary's Church, member of the Farm Bureau On April 24, 1936 in Ottawa, Grace Blakney of Corunna; the Knights of Columbus, and Bannister ZCBJ Lodge, 111. she married J. Warren three great grandchildren and Forresters, St. Joseph Society, Potts. They have lived in St.' four great great grandchildren. VFW Post in Fowler and was a Decorate Your Johns for the past 10 years and veteran of World War II. He was are members of the St. Johns employed by Oldsmobile. Lawn With Lutheran Church. LeanderRademacher Surviving are her husband, J. Today's tip for safer winter MARBLE CHIPS Warren; 2 sons, Ronald and Former Westphalia resident, driving from DeWitt Chief of Randy, both of St. Johns; 5 Leander H. Rademacher, 54, of Police Wendell Myers: "Longer Spring Is The Tune grandchildren; her mother, 13621 N. Hartel Rd., Grand hours of darkness, combined To Beautify Mrs. Emma Crowder of Ledge died Sunday, April 18, with snow? fog and frost, reduce Bloomington, 111.; and a 1976, at Sparrow Hospital. visibility during the-winter brother, Edward Wade of Vigil service was held at April months. Take a little extra Bloomington, 111. effort to keep your windshield 20 at St. Mary's Church with Attending the Lutheran spring rally at St. Johns Lutheran Church in St. Johns were: [front row, from Funeral services were held at Rev. Father James Schmitt as well as the side and rear BUILDING'SUPPLY Beck's Funeral Home in officiating. Funeral service was windows clear at all times. It[tJ Thelnia Miller of Ionia, Selma Wanikc of Ionia arid Esther Bennett of Lansing. [Back row, from Bloomington, 111, on Tuesday, April 21 and interment was in Don't try to be a 'peep-hole' left] Roy Schfoeder, Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in East Lansing, Judy Nobis of Ionia, Mrs. OVID PHONE 834-2300 April 27, and interment was in St. Mary's Cemetety. Funeral driver." Marilyn Boettger of Fowler, president of the Capitol Zone LWML, Marjorie Gatlcrt of Ionia and Rev. Michael Ruhl, counselor. . ^ Remember the days of old RICHARD HAWKS HAROLD GREEN "Remember The! Days of ' The rally which began at 9:30 and the church throughout the The seminars featured 108 Brush St. 108 Brush St.. Old" was the title of the Capitol a.m. with registration and past 200 years was delivered by various church women giving Zone Lutheran Women's coffee hour was followed by an Emmy Goodman. _ Those at-, the history of their churches ^ ST. JOHNS ST. JOHNS Missionary League spring rally opening service by Pastor tending the rally were then and showing several antiques held last Thursday, April 22, at Michael Ruhl. allowed to attend small related to the churches. Many Phone 224-7279 Phone 224-7160 St. Johns Lutheran Church in In the afternoon, a presen­ seminars which were presented commentators wore clothing St. Johns. tation on women's involvement by area church women. typical during the nation's 1st 100 years. ' Mrs. Manlyn Boettger of St. "State Farm's the world's largest "See me for Homeowners Insurance Johns was reelected president of the Capitol Zone LWML and carinsuitfcMmewhy,..* from State Farm-the world's largest." Transfer station meeting Mrs. Veralee Lovejoy of (From Front Page) Charlotte was elected vic£ ITATI FARM president. Rev. Michael Ruhl of Like a good neighbor, <®1 SHU farm UuU>' Like a good neighbor, SIrtt Firm Fki still be about $11,000 more than for the city He added that a federal grant being ap­ St. Johns was named counselor. Airtomob to Inswtnca Company •nd Cttuity Compwy to build their own. plied for has progressed and it is possible Home Otto BtotmngHn, lltinots ttoma OtteK Bocmlngfcn, ttfnoit Participating in the Bicen­ State Farm is there. State Farm is there. The decision to study the possible use of INSURANCI that the improved system could offer relief tennial seminars were the the landfill site followed earlier objections in about 2 years. following churches: St, Johns by residents near-the DPWiSite to having Humphrey also added that a relief sewer Lutheran Church, St. Paul's in such a facility located in the area, citing on Kibbee St. earlier than 2 years could Fowler, Trinity Lutheran increased traffic, litter, and odor and handle part of the problem. Church of Lansing, St. John's , decreased property values. Currently the city is taking measures to Lutheran Church of Ionia, St. In other action, the City Commission end as much as possible storm water being Peter's Lutheran Church of heard complaints from Oak St. residents dumped directly into the sanitary system. Riley. ST. JOHNS BOOSTER about sewage backing up in their basements Frequent smoke tests to drains help the city during periods of heavy rain fall. locate spots where such activity is hap­ The city manager explained a new lift pening. R.E. BENSON station is needed in the area to alleviate the The city, in the past, has urged all problem and the sanitary sewer project homeowners to check to insure that they are being planed,.including the lift station runs hot directly putting storm water into the YOU GO * p o "a,bout if£ ijiflJion,!* r«imi» i w mou < nw sanitary systems •• * & HEATING CENTRAL NATIONAL WANTS Elsie Library Historical "106 N.Clinton St. Johns YOU TO INCLUDE ST. JOHNS Association holds meeting Phone 224-7033 The second public meeting of surrounding communities and attention was directed toward the Elsie Library Historical who pays his $2 per year dues plans for the two-Bay Antique Association was held Wed­ for general membership, or $1 Fair to be held at the American 2 MASTER nesday evening in the Elsie for junior membership, or $3 for Legion Hall, dates to be decided Public Library. They found the husband and wife. later by a committee composed Historical Room filling up Those who attended the last of Mrs. Nida Dunham, Mrs. PLUMBERS rapidly with various collections, meetings were t given in­ Renae Fatura, Mrs. Raelene bumper sticker TODAY scrapbooks, pictures, old formation sheets to check the Easlick, Mrs. Elizabeth Hess, American-Standard documents, rare copies of. areas of interest and work in Mrs. Dortha Platner, Jim Plumbing, Hot Water newspapers and records of vital which each, individual preferred Dorman and Duane Platner. Heating interest to'^Elsie and nearby to help. Those in attendance communities. were separated into the various Two meetings are planned for The temporary working interest groups, where they those who wish to help in some Lennox Warm Air committee and members who discussed their ideas. There way. They will be Wednesday, Heating and Air have been serving since the idea seemed to be many who ex­ May 3 at 8 p.m. and Monday, Conditioning of a Historical Ass'n. got un­ pressed their interest in several May 10 at 1 p.m., at the Elsie derway last summer, found the (•f tli> .iKT.s hut tin- imnii'd'ak' Public Library. need for a regular set of of­ ficers. i Install smoke detectors in CUSTOM SHEET your home. There are five ways METAL SHOP The first order of business fire kills, flame being the last of IN was election of the following the fire in order of frequency. officers: Mrs. Nida Dunah, Heat and toxic gases are the president; Mrs. Thejma Rule, most dangerous and can kill 52 Years Same Address vice president; Mrs. Zella before the flame is discovered YOUR VACATION ... . Brewbaker, secretary; and Mrs.- Raelene Easlick, treasurer. May We Suggest > Since the purpose of these meetings is to promote an in­ terest in the history and lore of the Elsie area and its residents, TRAVELER'S CHECKS? it necessitates a number of people to act on seyeral com­ mittees and to become involved Converting a normal spare isn',t This is an Officially Recognized in projects of a historical fjature. always the easiest thing to do. in order to preserve bur Susan Mudgot performed an even Commemorative of the American heritage. ' * more difficult task recently when Pardon Buy up to $5,000 worth of, Membership in the Historical she converted the 7-10 split Ass'n., includes anyone in­ at Redwing Lanes. ' First National City Travelers Checks Bicentennial Administration, terested in being a part of the for only a $2 fee during the Big May Sale. group that aims to make the authorized under Public Law 93-179, Historical Room a vital spot, us, but not only of Elsie but the give r We're really not too concerned about what comedians,

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JOHNS, MICHIGAN Girtys help lead Indians [ Bridqeville News tortured the American officer, he pleaded with Girty to end his Mr. and Mrs. Paul Loomis the candles.were lit and com­ misery by shooting him. Ac­ and three children, Mr. and munion was served. cording to one account, Girty Mrs. Douglas Hulbert and two Around 50 people attended the responded by firing his gun children, Bruce Hulbert and Sunrise Services at Salem loaded only with powder - not a son, Marty, Joan Greer and two Church Easter morning. The children, and Mrs. Claribelle program was given by the Jr. Nieman were Blaster dinner M.Y.F. Coffee, fruit cup and guests of Mr. and Mrs. John rolls were served in the Woodbury. basement after the services. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Greer of Winona, Minn, were Easter THE UNITED WAY •oynountaL weekend visitors in this The elimination of racial vicinity. discrimination and segregation ffiW-T'^iory of the Over eighty people from >&VfrK4ifttf Revolutionary War in the United States and in­ vMl- \v>t m.the'Old Northwei Salem, Greenbush and Eureka creasing the economic and attended the impressive political empowerment of Maundy Thursday services at blacks and other minorities the Congregational Christian comprise the joint mission of ball -- to further torment Church. The tables were set in (he Urban League. The League, Crawford who, after hours of the form of a cross and each a member service of the United misery, finally died. Girty also person was given a candle as Way of Michigan, works toward led Indian assaults against they came in. After the message its mission through tut affiliates Kentucky settlements that and scripture given by Pastor located in 111 states and year. Douglas Jones and Norm Wood. Washington D.C. After the revolution, Girty Have you heard the continued his efforts on behalf of the British in their dealings with the Wabash and Ohio one about the tribes. He was present at the NOTICE defeat of Gen. Arthur St. Clair's forces in 1791 and reportedly CITY OF ST. JOHNS ordered an Indian to kill and Spanish airplane? scalp Richard Butler who had Ovid-Elsie High School first- various humorous events which SLOW PITCH been wounded and was lying year Spanish students per­ could take place on an airplane helplessly on the ground. formed a humorous skit about including the pilot getting sick. SUMMER RECREATION Near the town of Crawford in northern Ohio this market indicates the location of the torture and When the British finally an airplane trip at the Foreign Sound effects were used to slaying of Colonel William Crawford by Indians led by Simon Girty. When Crawford asked the white turned Detroit over to the Language Day held on the portray a turbulent storm and PROGRAM Indian leader to put an end to his misery by shooting him, Girty allegedly loaded his gun with powder Americans in 1796, Girty and his Central Michigan University the flushing of a toilet. only-not inserting a ball-and shot at Crawford to further torment him. wife - the former Catharine campus April 9. Members of the class who Malott, a white captive of In­ Approximately 6,500 students wrote and performed the skit Application envelopes for the men & women dians whom he married in 1784 - from all over the state par­ included: Van Beck, Ray leagues of the 1976 slow pitch season will be Three of the four sons of For several years Simon dians surprised a group of - crossed over to Canada to ticipated in the Foreign Bowles, Sue Cook, Pascale Simon and Mary Girty were Girty was employed as an in­ Americans who were trans­ make their home at Amherst- Language Day and presented Gorini, Dave Hampton, Vera available at the City Offices from 8:00 a.m. to responsible for about three- terpreter, and in 1774 he served porting supplies up the Ohio burg. Girty, who also aided skits, dances and songs in four Hucko, Sharla Kimmell, Denise 5:00 p.m. until May 14,1976. fourths of the grief and gloom in as a scout with Simon Kenton in River from New Orleans to Fort the British during the War of different languages: Spanish, McCue, Helen Melling, Becki backwoods cabins of Kentucky Dunmore's War. Many years Pitt. Only 13 of the 70 1812, died at Amherstburg in French, German and Russian. Schmaltz, Lori Soliz, Brad Anyone wishing to enroll a team in the slow and the western shores of later when Kenton was cap­ Americans escaped the attack 1818. His brother, George, who The students were judged on Stinson, Janice Waterburg, pitch program should pick up a registration Virginia and Pennsylvania tured by Indians, Girty was near present-day Cincinnati, married a Delaware Indian their presentations and Gregg White and Tom Zuniga. envelope and return the completed forms as during the Revolutionary War. instrumental in saving his life. and the incident helped to woman, died just before the members of the Ovid-Eslie Their instructor, Don Barlow, At least, that was the opinion of Some contend that he saved strengthen British-Indian War of 1812 at a trading post on group placed second in the was asked after the per­ soon as possible. most American settlers along many others, also, but the in­ relations. the Maumee River near what is Spanish skit division, after formance by a judge, "These the western frontier. stances in which he is known to In 1782 Girty was with Indians now Fort Wayne, Indiana. competing with about 35 other are only first-year students?" have shown mercy seem far James Girty married a Richard L. Coletta Of the three notorious Girty who captured Col. William schools. The group was awarded a outnumbered by his acts of Crawford after a battle near Shawnee and before the War of The students pretended to be certificate for their Administrative Assistant brothers -- Simon, James and cruelty. 1812 moved to Gosfield, Canada. George - who led many Indian Upper Sandusky. As warriors in an airplane and acted out achievement. expeditions out of the Old For a time after the start of Northwest during the the revolution Girty, though revolution, the most dreaded discharged from his position as ¥¥¥¥¥¥ AMMH^¥¥*¥*¥*¥^¥**¥¥AM^¥¥¥ ¥¥*¥*¥¥*¥¥¥-¥•*¥-¥•¥•¥•¥* ¥*****¥•¥• and detested was Simon. His interpreter for the Continental role in the Indian raids, par­ Congress in 1776 because of ill ticularly his cruel treatment of behavior, appeared to sym­ victims, made his name pathize with the colonists. / synonymous with savagery. However, early In 1778 he lert Pittsburgh with several men, The second son of Simon and including Alexander McKee and Mary Girty, he was born near Matthew Elliott, and joined the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in British. After stopping at the 1741. Ten years later the elder Delaware Indian town at the Girty was killed by an Indian forks of the Muskingum, they named Fish. A friend, John continued on to Shawnee Just 9 Days Left Turner, avenged his death by villages on the Scioto River killing the Indian, and two years (near what is now Circleville, later he married Mary Girty. Ohio) where they found James Girty, who was trading with the. Indians, and persuaded him to IN 1156 TURNER and his support the British. family were at Fort Granville To Register Your Group when it was captured by French When they reached Detroit, and Indians. They were carried they were welcomed by Lt. Gov. off by red men and Turner,- Henry Hamilton and employed recognized as killer of the Fish, in the British Indian Depart­ was tortured while his stepsons, ment, serving as interpreters wife and infant son looked on and leaders of Indians in action In Our and was finally killed. Members on behalf of Great Britain. For a of the family were separated time Simon was assigned to the among various tribes but the Mingo tribe and James to the oldest son, Thomas, soon Shawnees, both in the Ohio escaped. Simon was adopted by wilderness. In May of 1779 George Girty, then a lieutenant Bicentennial Civic Fair the Seneca?, James by the Shawnees, and George by the in the Continental Army, Delawares. They, as well as deserted and also joined the Join us Saturday, June 26 on a nostalgic journey back to the days of their mother and her son by British at Detroit. He, too, was fifteen cent hot dogs and ten cent soda pop. Clinton National Bank Turner, lived with the Indians assigned work among the with your assistance, will present a historic potpourri of musical enter­ until 1759 when, as the result of Shawnees. CNB&T tainment, vaudeville acts, prize drawings and crazy capers reminiscent a treaty, they were brought to IN OCTOBER of that year of the kind of fun and frolic our forefathers enjoyed. We invite you to Fort Pitt and released. Simon Girty and a band of In- Will Be Giving participate in this exciting community event. B2> $50 To Each Of c\. Free booth space is available to any non-profit group or organization 3 Organizations in the St. Johns area. Your booth may contain displays and materials North Victor Participating In depicting your organization's activities and contributions to the com­ munity and we hope to have virtually every organization in the area on The Victor Home Missionary Committee will act as cd- Our Civic Fair .. hand for the day's festivities. Society will hold a reunion on hostess. 1. Best overall display May 7 at the home of Mrs. The April meeting of Stock­ 2. Most original display We still have a few booth spaces available, so register your organiza­ James Huyck, with a picnic man - Horton Grange will be a 3. Most historical display tion now by calling Diane White or Jean Pardike at 224-6811 or by dinner served at 12:30. Meat supper meeting at the Arthur dropping a line to Clinton National Bicentennial Committee, 200 N. will be furnished. A business Curtis home on Wednesday, Clinton Ave., St. Johns, Ml. 48879. Don't miss the Civic Fair! meeting and program will April 21. follow the dinner. All members Eugean Montague en­ and former members are urged tertained several relatives from to attend. Ann Arbor on Easter Sunday. His sister, Mrs. Evora Sutfin of The M.Y.F. of the Price and Carland, spent the weekend here are some of the organizations Shepardsville U.M. Church put there. on a beautiful Easter Sunrise Service at the Price Church, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jorae Sunday morning. Following the entertained at a large family service, an Easter. Breakfast gathering on Easter Sunday. already registered .... was served to over 90 people. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shumaker, Mr. and Mrs. Ben The Victor Civic Club Family Walker and children were AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Night supper will be held at the Sunday dinner guests in the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ST. JOHNS ROTARY CLUB Elmo Giffels home on Thurs­ Ivan Whitford home in St BLUE STAR MOTHERS ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH day, April 24. The Hospitality Johns. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SR. METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP CLINTON COUNTY 4-H UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CLINTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE TENNIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ST. JOHNS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SIGNUPS >*<*») CUP THIS COUPON Name of Organization Adult mixed doubles tennis league sponsored I by the City of St. Johns recreation depart­ 5 Phone Number ment.

Anyone wishing to signup for the 1976 mixed Check appropriate box doubles tennis season should register at the in­ formation desk at City Hall, 121 E. Walker • We would like to register Street. Registration will be Monday through We would like more Information Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until D May 14,1976.

Persons wishing to participate should sign up as soon as possible. For more information call F.D.I.C. another event sponsored by .. . your ^ICENTENI^IA^ bank the recreation department at 224-3213. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥^¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥

i 2B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN April 28,1976

A PERSONAL LOOK AT THE NEWS Clinton County News Between the lines

HAROLD SCHMALTZ-Advertising Director wiih Jim Edwards JIM EDWARDS-Editor

This past weekend's lousy weather certainly reading without anyone being the wiser. ruined many plans by many people. You simply tie the rope to the rafter. Tie the In our household, it cancelled 2 solid days of other end to the hammer and sit back in a com­ planned yard work, a happening not altogether fortable chair. unwelcomed by yours truly. Every time you turn a page, give the hammer a However, bad weather that ends work outside little push. It will bang against the wall at least 3 also has a tendency to inspire wives to find times during a page giving the impression that you TEN YEARS AGO Court here of a judgment for exhausting chores inside. are hard at work on some project in the basement. No favor possession of the hotel premises April 28,1966 On the other hand, I treat inclement weather as A word of warning, however. Make certain the granted Saturday to Mr. and basement door is closed so it will give you a When the courts and the legislature did the hatchet job on state Mrs, George Amsden, of lature's way of keeping me inside to rest up for The Clinton County Board of the eventual sunny weather. warning, not allowing someone to sneak down the redistricting a few years ago with the one-man, one-vote mania, Supervisors is asking the tax Lansing. The order to vacate stairs and catch you at your deception. If you are was made by Alba Wert, circuit So... when one feels active and the other feels they didn't do a particular service to the electorate. allocation board for 6-5 mills to lazy, the lazy party must preserve that state by discovered, it isn't necessary to describe the operate county government court commissioner, after a problems that can follow. hearing in St. Johns Saturday. appearing busy. That fools the busy, scurrying Hardly a day goes by but what some citizens doesn't stop in or during 1967. The board last wife who will think, "He's so busy, I shouldn't As mentioned before, sneaking a nap without phone in to find out just who is representing him in the house or the Thursday adopted a tenative Final computations on tax bother him with trivial little chores." getting caught is difficult, but it can be ac­ budget of $1,007,150 that calls collections in Clinton County But, remember, keep busy. complished, if you don't mind risking looking senate. for raising $785,359 in taxes. local units reveal that 95 per foolish if discovered. cent of the county tax levied has For instance: I could see the glance at the It's especially true in the case of most senate districts. There are Ovid-Elsie Area Schools wallpaper that hasn't been put up since we bought When the boss of the house is at the other end of voters narrowly approved an been collected by township and the house, sneak into a large closet with a sleeping some districts such as the 30th which are comprised of voters in city treasurers, according to it. Instantly, I headed for the little corner of the additional $350,000 bond issue house known as my office. There I sifted through ba8 or blanket and a pillow. Sometimes you can Monday in a light turnout. The Lee Bissell, county treasurer. Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, piles of important looking papers until left alone. snooze away for a solid hour betore being'caugnt. bond issue passed by a 569-511 Dairy subsidy payments for Actually, it's kind of funny to hear her stomping Montcalm, and Shiawassee. margin and will result in an Of course, my little corner of the house is also a the three months' period ending spare bedroom and sifting through important around the house, knowing I haven't gone out the There are many other examples. additional one mill tax. The March 31 have totaled door and wondering where I might be. money will be used to purchase looking papers can tire you out so a little nap on a At a time when citizens should and could be offering advice on $122,045.32 to date, according to cold day never hurt anyone. As a matter of fact,. I did get caught without equipment for the new school an announcement this week the many critical issues and at a time when innovative legislation But, a recording playing in your ear of the kit­ looking all that foolish. When she yanked open the buildings of the district. from George Kredner, county door and demanded, "What on earth are you doing AAA chairman. chen faucet dripping can make a restful nap is being authored by, the bale, many people just don't know where The new DeWitt High School difficult. on the closet floor?" I explained that I was testing to turn. on Herbison Road southwest of Every farmer in Clinton Fortunately, from nap to the kitchen offers the alarm clock to see if it still glowed in the dark. Counties, townships and cities have been carved up with district DewurwaTformerFScat^i County will be personally avenues of escape. My wife read this and said there isn't a word of solicited between now and this By taking a good book, a hammer and a rope, truth in it. But, really, who are you going to lines vague, confusing and nothing more than dotted lines on the Sunday afteroon with a plea by Saturday and asked to sell his one can flee to the basement for an hour or 2 of believe? parentthe speakes wilrl recognizthat teachere a child's ands stored wheat to help alleviate map. worth as a person and the right famine conditions among the No wonder the electorate is as confused as the legislature. to be himself. starving peoples of Europe and INGHAM COUNTY NEWS Asia. Some wood and women's TWENTY YEARS AGO April 20,1956 FORTY YEARS AGO April 30,1936 lib combine for top award Report fiom the capitol One federal and two state Salt water, the bone of all oil By Nancy Cusak scientists will address the drillers, was struck this morn­ Women's lib and her own public mass meeting to be held ing by the crew at the Bross special talents have made 16- 87th District at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday, location. The fact that the rock year-old Linda Thelen $525 May 2, in the high school formations were high gave rise richer. auditorium. The meeting is to hopes that the well would be a Miss Thelen is the daughter of being arranged by the city "payer", but after boring 30 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thelen of Rep Francis R Spaniola commission to present facts on feet into the Dundee not oil but Fowler and is a sophomore at fluoridation to the people of St. water was struck and the Bross Fowler High School. When she and her friends were the first plaint processing and allowing comprehensive legislation Johns. appears to be another "dry There are two bills, now hole." girls allowed to join shop class pending in the Michigan greater technical flexibility for dealing with these two in­ More than 100 men met in the last fall, Miss Thelen never Legislature, which are designed builders. It includes guidelines dustries, and because they have Veteran's Hall at Elsie Tuesday According to information recently received, the reset­ though she would win prizes for to provide answers to some of for consumer protection by grown considerably over the evening and organized Local her project. No. 2 of the Fair Share tlement administration is the problems that have requiring two disclosure, past several years, it is claimed The prizes she won were the developed within our state statements. The first, issued by these bills could be very Bargaining Association. The considering the purchase of a Elsie group is the second Fair limited number of farms in this Crafts Grand Award and the during the past several years. the Department of Commerce, beneficial to many Michigan best of classification in wood­ One of them deals with the would provide general in­ residents. However, work is still Share local set up in Michigan. locality for resettlement pur­ Local No. 1 is at South Lyons. pose. It is not the intention to working at the 29th Annual regulation of the mobile home formation on condominiums, being done on the preparation of Youth Talent Exhibit, held at industry, and the other with including legal rights, these measures, and because Elsie local officers elected buy out established farms, but it Tuesday evening were: Norval is probably that every land the Lansing Civic Center April 4 condominiums. requirements, and an ex­ they are not in their final form, through 10. planation of what consumers it is impossible to definitevely Thornton, of Elsie, president; owner wishing to sell a farm Mobile homes fill a very real may have equal opportunity in "I entered shop to learn about need in our state for low-cost shoud expect when purchasing support them at this time. It is John White, of Laingsburg, a condominium. The second, also important to take into secretary, and Robert Lee, of offering his or her property for cars and to build a few little housing. It is considered an sale. This should especially things for myself," Miss Thelen essential industry in Michigan, issued by the builder, must be account the needs of the mobile Laingsburg, treasurer. filed with the Commerce home and condominium in-> An equalized valuation of appeal to absentee owners of said. "My shop teacher, Mr. yet there is so little restriction j farm land who wish to dispose Whitlock, encouraged the girls upon ft^hat (many dustriesy, and'we must not pass $41,065,151 for Clinton Cpunty Jn legislation" ' "whW "Ms 1956'waS adopted by the Board of Jheirproperty-at a fair cash in class to try larger prdjects'To Contend something' price. prove that we could do it" • done td correct certain unrealistieally severe. > of Supervisors. This is a* decrease1 of $1,350,18^ from the Blood poisbning, resulting for So, with the help of her Shop *The fcdhdbminiurn bus! Woiild' provide' specific in­ In varying degrees, the well- instructor and her 4-H leaders, has grown rapidly during the formation on the development's being of Michigan is contingent 1955 equalized figure of an accidental injury suffered $42,415,333. In 1954 the county two days after he left CCC Jerry and Kay Fedewa, Miss past ten years, and outdated budget and the structure of the upon our ability to provide a Thelen chose to make a large laws have caused it to suffer building. healthy economic climate for was equalized by the super­ camp, caused the death Mon­ visors at $39,991,541. day, April 27, of Donald F. oak hutch. from some of the same Owen's mobile home bill our businesses. It is important "We saw a picture of a problems as the mobile home would establish a nine-member that this consideration does not Sturgis, Maple Rapids boy. THIRTY YEARS AGO Funeral services were held at smaller hutch in a magazine, so industry. Mobile Home Commission and take precedence over consumer we had to figure out our own provide guidelines for safety, issues, but it is equally im­ May 2,1946 the Abbot Funeral Home State Representative Gary Wednesday afternoon at Maple dimensions to make a bigger Linda Thelen Owen has introduced two public health, business and portant that we do not one, and I designed some of the service practices, recreational needlessly jeopardize Michigan Alex Hafner, manager of the Rapids. Rev. L.E. Dull of­ excited when I heard I had Miss Thelen is also active in comprehensive bills to revise ficiated and burial was made in scroll work myself," Miss the statutes as they pertain to facilities, leases and design of businesses. Steel Hotel in St. Johns, is en­ won," Miss Thelen said. band, basketball and her tering an appeal to the Circuit the Beech cemetery. Thelen said. "But I was a little these industries. The mobile mobile homes and mobile home As these bills are reported out scared to tackle it." The hutch is now in the Thelen favorite sport, Softball, where home bill is now pending in the parks. In addition, the bill of committee and debated in the home in the living room and is she is a pitcher and left fielder. would provide regulations for: While still building her hutch, Senate Committee on State legislative chambers, the Miss Thelen decided to apply the center of attention, where it After graduation, she hopes to Affairs, and the condominium -Mobile home park various strong and weak points for the Youth Talent Exhibit. It, will remain until August when work as a secretary and bill is now in the House Towns development and operation. may become more obvious. As was then that her three-and-a- she will enter it in the 4-H Fair possibly furthur her education. and Counties Committee. -Sales and installation. always, I am interested in half month, $65 project paid off- in St. Johns. For now though, Miss Thelen Basically, the condominium -Management-tenant learning the feelings of 87th she won a $500 bond for the Johns. is content with learning elec­ bill would replace Michigan's relationships. House District residents. If you Crafts Grand Award and a $25 Miss Thelen is currently tronics, mechanics and 12-year old Horizontal Real - Enforcement, penalties, would like further information, bond for the best classification working on a jewelry box, but woodworking. She said she is Property Act and provide and appeals. or if you have any suggestions, ZAh-: in woodworking for her hutch. said she has no specific projects grateful that girls were allowed please feel free to contact my guidelines for consumer -A statute of limitations. "I was really surprised and planned for the future. to join shop class. protection, speeding up com- Because there has been office. no To the Editor and Friends: who cares for his "sheep, sees I wonder how many people that they have food, shelter and Fire annually costs the nation think they need physical or loving care. When injured or Tow.h Calling now available in im»« areas. more than $3 billion in direct Spiritual help, when they have a sick, he cares for the wounds, losses. The cost is untold solution at their fingertips. bathes, puts salve on cuts, loves billions more in terms of jobs 'In quietness and confidence' and blesses them. ended, production suspended, is our help. Read the 23 Psalm, sales lost, accounts payable then slowly and prayerfully God our Lord, is our shepherd FOR BIDS records destroyed -- meaning meditate and think! and cares for us the same way, lost income for owners and Yes, the Lord is our shepherd, thank you Lord for caring. My employees alike. The Clinton County Intermediate School District Board but what is a shepherd? One green pastures is my home, my of Education invites "lump sum" sealed proposals for still waters are my thoughts, the construction of additions and alterations to the when thinking of all my existing Board of Education Building, 4179 S. U.S. 27, blessings, of family, home and faith in You, Lord. He restores St. Johns, Michigan, in accordance with Contract The Clinton County Republican Convention Documents prepared by The Warren Holmes Company my soul with more faith, I do and Kenneth Black, Associate Architects, Inc., 820 will be held on May 27, 1976 at 8:00 p.m. believe, as I walk in thy paths of North Washington, Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 45905. right living. I know you are with in the Circuit Court Room in the Court me as I walk through this House. The purpose of this Convention is to 'Valley of Shadows', thus I'm Proposals will be received until 7:30 P.M., E.D.S.T., not alone. I will fear no evil, I May 4, 1976 in the Board Room of the Board of elect Delegates and Alternates to the State feel Your presence. Thank you Education Building, 4179 S. U.S. 27, St. Johns, Convention in Grand Rapids, June 11 and 12, for being with me. You are my Michigan 48879, and publicly opened and read aloud at comfort 8:00 P.M. Proposals received after the time specified 1976. will be returned unopened. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after opening. All these years I have wanted for nothing. Our table has Contract Documents may be examined at the Ar­ plenty, and now Father, annoint chitect/Engineer's office, the Board of Education my head with thy healing oil. I Building, the F.W. Dodge Plan Room in Lansing and NOTICE _ believe in thy healing, thank Flint, the Builders Exchange in Lansing and Saginaw, you, Lord. My cup runneth over and through Dodge/Scan, Inc., Detroit, Michigan. with new faith. Thy goodness CITY OF ST. JOHNS and mercy have been with me Bidding documents may be obtained from the office of always, and in the end, I will the Architect/Engineer upon request after April 7, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS d^ell with Thee forever. Thank 1976, for a deposit of $25.00 per set. All documents vou Father God! remain the property of the Architect and shall be MAY 12,1976 returned in good condition within 10 days of bid opening This meditation will help any date, Deposits will be refunded only to those who have To bo held in the city commission chambers at 121 E. who need it and use it, as the submitted a bid or sub-bid. Walker Street at 7:30 p.m. whole world does. Sincerely, M.B.M. Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate in opaque PURPOSE: To hear a request from Arlens Walling envelopes on the forms provided by the Ar­ for a variance of the zoning ordinance chitect/Engineer, accompanied by a Bid Bond or on her property at 805 E. Baldwin Certified Check in an amount not less than 5% of the Street. The requested variance is to FIBERGLASS Ring in the new. Base Proposal Sum. build an attached garage within 8 foot of the side lot line. The zoning ordi­ The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all PANELS Proposals and to accept the Proposal which will, in nance requires a 10 foot setback on Our phone wiih pushbuttons is faster, more efficient side lot linos; their opinion, serve the best interests of the School Perfect As Patio Dividers and more fun than that old phone of yours. And it's District. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 206 W. Steal St. Selection Of Colors available—in IdVs of styles and colors-from our Larry Schwartzkopf business office. County Superintendent TAX ROLL NO: 0572-04 CHAMBERLAIN < Just give us a ring. Clinton County Intermediate School District Richard L. Coletta BUILDING SUPPLY OS St. Johns, Michigan Zoning Administrator / GEnERALTELEPHQriE OVID ' PHONE 834-2300 April 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 3B Clinton County News Crossword Puzzler Answers to last week's Puzzler. ACROSS 6 Unit of Ut- ••Q QEK3E10 SHO 1 Separate vlan curren­ cy (pi.) Htan antiQH SHE 5 High moun­ rriWCJL E TMT U MIS L EI tain 7 Claimant to a 8 Girl's name throne HJEHHS mara 12 Unique thing 8 Execute with 13 Deface vigor •saarj] HOB HE2 14 Gaseous 9 Seep an EQE tans ua FEATURE PAGE lOBe defeated element ataa aua HHsaa 15 Surge 11 Emmets HHUH QQEB 3U03 *********¥¥*¥¥¥¥¥**^*****^¥¥¥*¥¥+************************* 17Swltt 16 Jump acin anans 18 Experience 20 Inlet 19 Pats 22 Denotes MKITII SrHSEmONS 21 Possesses 24 Algonquian 9SS BHHHa saa Your Stars This Week Indian MAY 3-9,1976 23 Goddess ot HSH Eaass SEES For the week of May 2-8,1976 healing 25 Time gone This libation good for vegetation. By Stella Wilder 24 Sink In mid­ by 37 Man's age dle 26 Precious nickname 45 Hindu queen Watch for meteor showers this week.. • Harry Truman born May stone 8, 1884 .,, First quarter of the moon May 7 ... American Bible 27 Highest 38 Bellow 46GIrlsname CAPRICORN: (Dec, 22-Jan. points 28 Bow 42 Lessen 48 The sweel- Society founded May 8, 1816 ... Average length of days for the The coming week should wise, failure may well result you now. 32 Matures 29 Brim 43 Prevents sop <,» week, 14 hours, 18 minutes ... Germany surrendered 6:01 PM, prove to be one in which almost TAURUS: (April 20-May 5) - VIRGO: (Aug. 23-Sept 7) - A 6) - Letters of recommendation 34 Deity 30Belore from free 49 Observes May 8,1945... Who is the bravest hero? He who turns his enemy into a 35 Ireland 31 Stitch speech 50 Slave every relationship you cherish, Deal only with those who are comprehensive study of aspects may be demanded of you early 33 Besmirched friend. in the week. If so, brief suppor­ 36 Chief oftlcer 44 Mental im­ 53 Dine every action you take will be reasonable in their demands and of your work that have in­ 39 Church Old Farmer's Riddle: Who forced to undergo severe tests. possessed of validity in their terested you little up until now is ters on your qualifications. (Jan. bench• 11 was the most ardent golfer to Those who are wise will refuse fears. A good week for gain. in order at this time. (Sept 8- 7-Jan. 19) -- If you seek an 40 Man's name 41 Brown kiwi 12 14 occupy the White House (and to alter their plans to conform to (May 6-May 20) - Respond to the Sept 22) -- Make your correc­ assurance of quality, let your 43Long- it wasn't Ike)? (Answer changes that arise as the week world's joys with joy of your tions with precision and exac­ own common sense be your necked 15 to 17 below.) guide, regardless of what others animal progresses, whether those own. Otherwise, you may Find titude if you expect to make 47 Demean IB 19 20 Ask the Old Farmer: In an changes be subtle or gross, and that you are left out of friends' gains by week's end. Be con- may say. 51 Hebrew old book, I found this strange especially where they occur as a celebrations. AQUARIUS: (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) month 23 quotation — "Shun her as you 52 Repeats result of contacts with friends - Reserve some information for 27 28 29 30 would the deadly upas tree of Piscataquis County, Maine." What is GEMINI: (May 21-June 6) -- LIBRA: (Sept 23-Oct. 7) - If 54 Man's nickname an upas tree? F.R., Decatur, Ga. and loved ones. The more consis­ Creativity will enable you to bet­ your procedure is correct, you use in a "pinch" when you are in­ S?3T 35 tently one goes about the busi­ terviewed this week. A new 55 Greek letter 32 33 Vie upas tree is a native of Java, its poisonous, milky juke being used on ter explain your situation to your will be able to deduce the proper 56 Suffix: sig­ I 37 38 39 arrows. But we don't believe it grows in Maine. ness of everyday living, giving critics. Don't, however, confuse action to be taken before week's employer seeks the best (Feb. 4* nifying 10 36 up neither, routine nor those Feb. 18) - The motivation behind 57 Declared Home Hints: Whin cutting slippery fabrics such as chiffon and jersey, use creativity with embroidery. end. Think ahead. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) 58 Posed for 40 42 tabic pads with the felt sidy up as a cutting surface ... Riddle answer: deviations from routine which, (June 7-June 20) - Ask yourself a -- Make every effort to keep pas­ present activities may have a portrait & iiii Wootirow Wilson played summer and winter, usin}; a black golf ball when though sudden, have not been few personal questions. The sion from ruling compassion. greater bearing on success that 59 Actual being 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 snow was on the ground. unforeseen, the more quickly, answers will enable you to see You can make serious emotional the action itself. Study it well. DOWN 51 52 53 OLD FARMER'S WEATHER FORECASTS more directly and more com­ yourself as you really are. errors otherwise PISCES; (Feb. 19-March 5) » 1 Look sullen >X pletely will be the attainment of 2 Girl's name 54 .' 56 CANCER: (June 21-July 7) -- SCORPIO: (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) - Apply new concepts of success to 3 Communists New England: Week begins rainy, then clearing and very warm by success. Much this week seems You must be extremely selective your present activities. You may XL midweek; rest of week generally cool. Make every effort to demonstr­ 4 Veracity 57 V0 5B calculated to cause confusion - ate your appreciation of an this week if you are to be able to be surprised to discover yourself 5 Wine cup id Greater New York-New Jersey: First part of week moderate to and much will become confused gain supporters who can aid you highly inventive. (March 6- DiMr b; United Feature Svndieate, Inc heavy rain over region; latter part clearing and very warm. unexpected gift Admirers are for the average person unless he not to be ignored. (July 8-July 22) materially. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) - March 20) ~ So long as you re­ Middle Atlantic Coastal: Rainy weather in central and east at has the wisdom and wit to deal - Self-doubt is not to be confused Organization and precision are main overly sensitive to the beginning of week; clearing and becoming unseasonably warm with change in a circumspect Marriage licenses through weekend. with care. The latter will gain as important to this week's suc­ moods of others, you will you feel yet effective fashion. you precisely what the former cess as knowledge. Plan well uneasy. Know your own mind. Piedmont & Southeast Coastal: Most of week clear to partly Jeffrey Richard Hartsuff, 22, Hollister Road, Elsie. and move methodically. ARIES: (March 21-April 4) » cloudy, very warm and dry, except for rain in northeast at start of Though you may feel pres­ could cause you to lose. 212 E. Oak Street Ovid; Mark Joseph Kramer, 19, R2 week. sured into abandonning the tra­ LEO: (July 23-Aug- 7) - Take SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 22- Keep your enthusiasm muted if Catherine Elaine Steele, 21,129 Thelen Road, Fowler; Debra Florida: Week begins with showers in south, spreading to central ditional for the new and exciting, care that indiscriminate learn­ Dec. 7) - You would do well to you would not frighten away a E. Front Street, Ovid. Lee DeLine, 16, West Lehman by midweek; remainder of week hot in central and north. in the long run, individuals and ing does not cause you to place expand upon your explanation of would-be client. Promise - and Road, DeWitt. Upstate N.Y.-Toronto & Montreal: Partly sunny and hot at first, groups alike will be best served too few eggs in too many your recent activities. Gains lie deliver - good work. (April 5- Michael Lee Worden, 24, R3, becoming very cool by midweek; weather pattern continues -- and will be best able to serve baskets. Consolidate your data. in the balance. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) - April 19) - Facts and figures are St. Johns; Julia Evelyn Pat­ through weekend, except for some possible rain in east. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) - What you A congenial mood does much to highly important to success this terson, 17, 2405 Maple Rapids, Mark Arnold Thelen, 26, 6341 themselves -- if they adhere Willow Street, Westphalia; Greater Ohio Valley: Early week clear and hot, then some light deliberately to those activities represent is not to be created increase your chances of gain week. Make your work accepta­ Rd. St. Johns. showers and considerably cooler; sunny, hot weather prevails lat­ Wendy Lynn Trierweiler, 20, which in the past have gained shabbily. Make yourself known this week, for it may loosen the ble to another. Box 212, Westphalia. ter part. favor with the majority. Other­ to those who can be of service to tongue as well as the wallet, Own&t, I3fc Urtfed ftntm: Sjnfcate, be. James Edwin Brown, 27, R3 N. DeWitt Rd., St. Johns; Susan Deep South: Fair at beginning of week, then becoming rainy by Harvetta Mitchell, 19, Rl An­ John Patrick Francis, 29, 903 midweek; rain continues through weekend in south. derson Road, St. Johns. Chicago & Southern Great Lakes: Hot and sunny entire week, ex­ 'Planning for funerals' is program topic Stevens Street, Flint; Janice cept for some scattered light showers at beginning and on Randall Lee Byrnes, 22, 6787 Lynn Campbell, 26, 109 North weekend. A "Planning for Funerals" Watson Rd., Elsie; Debra Anne Morton Street, St. Johns, is open to everyone and there is emotional stress. If one is advance plans will be Bashore, 18. Rl, Elsie. Northern Great Lakes: Generally sunny and very hot throughout program will be held Tuesday, no admission charge. Free aware of possible alternatives, May 4 at 1 p.m. at Central suggested. Also to be discussed James Joseph Gorney, 25,736 week, except some light to moderate showers early week and at babysitting is available. one is better prepared to make are stages of dying and the grief week's end. National Bank in St. Johns. It is William Edward Crossley, 20, Ellis Road, Muskegon; Debra Decisions about funeral such decisions. process. 6400 Hollister Road, Elsie; Ann Kusenda, 21,320 West High Central Great Plains: Rainy weather, light in northeast, continues sponsored by the Family Living arrangements often have to be Program of the Cooperative Customary procedures and Paul Tate will serve as a Jacqueline Sue Larkins, 19,6400 Street, Ovid. through midweek; sunny and very hot latter part, made quickly at a time of great legal requirements will be resource person. He is Texas-Oklahoma: Showers at beginning continue through mid­ Extension Service. The meeting considered. Ways to make associated with the Osgood week, quite heavy at times in central, north and east; clearing and Funeral Homes. hot end of week. Redwings split with REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Rocky Mountain: Mostly sunny all week, turning unseasonably Seaman Simpson hot in south and central; some light rain in north. by Southwest Desert: Entire week mostly sunny and unseasonably Grand Ledge hot, becoming very hot by week's end. The 10-week course includes United States of America Pacific Northwest: Rainy and quite cool to start; milder, rain more Navy Fireman Apprentice instruction in welding, brazing, The Farmers Home Administration has for intermittent latter part. Richard G. Simpson, whose sheet metal layout, pipefitting sale the following properties; 223 West First California: Partly cloudy and seasonable most of week, but sunny and Charlotte wife Cheryl is the daughter of and other skills for use in the Street, Ovid; 104 South Whittmore Street, and warm midweek and hot in east. Mr, and Mrs, James Husted of maintenance, and repair of^ St Johns. Licensed realtors interested in list­ Orioles'by the score of 7,to 1. (,' MaRJe .Rap;ds„ was graduated The vlSt-4 .Joljns Redwing 1 M ship's structural frames. '~Jt * J varsity baseball team went "Charlotte took a'f-run lead as from Advanced Hull Main­ ing these properties should contact the county "'" \ in the first inning'and held until A 1975 graduate of Fulton office at 125 South Maple Street, Ithaca, (All Righit Reserved, Yankee. Inf . Dublin. N H 01444) down to defeat in its first con­ tenance Technician School at High School, Middleton, he ference game Tuesday, April the bottom of the 2n'd when the the Naval Training Center, San 875-4085, for information. Redwings tied the game when joined the Navy in November 20, at Grand Ledge, by the score Diego. 1975. of 7 to 6. A comeback effort by Beaufore singled and drove in St. Johns fell l run short, as the Wayne Dedyne. Births Redwings scored 5 of their runs Then, in the bottom of the 3rd, in the last inning. Jerry Bashore singled and stole A boy, Daniel Ray, was born is the former Karen Arthur. 2nd base. Dedyne walked and to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Worrall Grand Ledge got on the board Agirl, Michelle Sue, was born in the second inning when the Mark Geller hit a home run over of R // 6, St. Johns, April 19,1976 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. the centerf ield fence, to give the at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Comets scored 2 runs. They Thelen of Rte. #2, Wright Rd., added 2 more in the 5th and one Reds a 4-1 lead. He weighed 8 lbs. 10»A ozs. The Fowler on April 17 at Sparrow baby has one brother. Grand­ in the 6th, off relief pitcher Carl St. Johns added 3 insurance Hospital. The mother is the Bashore, to take a 6-0 lead as St. runs in the sixth. parents are Mr. and Mrs. former Patricia Braska. Richard Worrall and Mr. and Johns led off in the final inning, Nick Koenigsknecht started behind the home team, 6-1. and pitched 6 innings of 2-hit Mrs. Maynard Barrett. The A girl, Monica April, was born mother is the former Rebecca St. Johns broke through with ball in racking up the win for St. to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Vitek Johns. John Bond threw 1 Ann Worrall. of R //2,1670 S. Airport Rd., St. a run in the bottom of the inning when Mark Geller, Doug shutout inning in relief. A boy, Stephen Mark, was Johns, Mich. April 14, 1976 at Tim Skidmore started for born to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hall Clinton Memorial Hospital. She Beaufore and Keith Haske had consecutive singles and Geller Charlotte and threw 2 innings, of Portland, Or. of 8017 N. weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. The baby giving up a run. Steve Ter- Washburne Feb. 2, 1976 at has 2 brothers and l sister. scored. MONEY williger took over the 3rd, and Portland Hospital. He weighed 8 Grandparents are Mrs. Edna Mark White then reached first on an error by the 2nd baseman, gave up the remaining 6 runs, lbs. The baby has 1 sister. Flegler, Francis Flegler and took the loss. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. (deceased) and Mr. and Mrs. scoring Beaufore. One out later, Joe Motz of 5191 E. Parks Rd. Alex Vitek. The mother is the Jerry Bashore reached first on St. Johns scored 7 runs on 5 St. Johns. The mother is the former Cynthia Flegler. another error, scoring Haske, hits and committed no errors. former Gladys Motz. and sending White to third. Charlotte had one run on 2 hits A boy, Damien Lamont, was Bashore then stole second. and 2 errors. A boy, Christopher Lynn, was Wayne Dedyne followed with a born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L, born to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ward of 101V& Lansing St. April triple, scoring White and Brown of 501 N. Lansing St., St. Bashore. This was destined to Johns at Sparrow Hospital. 14, 1976 at Clinton Memorial Elect Elsie Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 be their final run though, as a A girl, Stacy Jo, was born to ozs. Grandparents are Mr. and walk and 2 ground outs ended Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Brown Mrs. Gail Goetze of DeWitt and the game. man AAMPA of 8694 Meridian Rd., Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ward of St. Johns starter Nick Laingsburg on April 21 at DeWitt. The mother is the Koenigsknecht pitched 2 in­ treasurer Sparrow Hospital. The mother former Susan Goetze. nings, and took the loss. Carl Bashore threw 4 relief innings, Velmar Green, dairy farmer Craig Dukes started for Grand from Elsie, has been selected Ledge and pitched 6 1/3 innings treasurer of Michigan Milk and took the win, before giving Producers Association (MM- way to relief help. PA) by fellow members of the If you've been thinking about buying or building a MMPA state board of directors. Zac Falor had 2 hits towards Grand Ledge's total of 7. Keith He succeeds Eugene Erskine home — think Capitol Savings & Loan. We've Haske had 3 and Mark Geller's 2 of Hemlock who served as been lending money for homes since 1890, and we've in a losing cause for St. Johns. MMPA treasurer for 11 of his 17 St. Johns had 6 runs on 10 hits years on the board. Erskine's 3- got money to lend home buyers — now. Ask a and 4 errors. Grand Ledge had 7 year term on the board expired "Big C" home loan specialist to explain our loan CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF runs on 7 hits and 2 errors, this year, and he did not seek re­ election. plans to you. Drop in today at any of our nine ST. JOHNS EVENED its Green farms some 2,800 acres COMMISSIONERS MEETING and milks about 1,500 cows in convenient locations where you'll get sound, record at 2-2Thursday, April 22, partnership with his brother as they defeated the Charlotte A meeting of the Clinton County Board of and father. practical advice. Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, May

4, 1976 in the Commissioner's Room, Court­ BINDER house, St. Johns, Michigan. At 1:30 p.m. the Board will hear the following recommenda­ URETHANE FOAM tion from the Clinton County Zoning Com­ With A Fks Efltonlgii} Cooling mission:

Victor Township ON YOUR ROOF "Big C" — We're here to help. And we do. IS jLEAK PROOF AND- An application for a Special Use Permit has been filed by Reverend Robert Prange on be­ half of Grove Bible Church to construct and WILL REDUCE HEATING operate a school on the following described AND COOLING COSTS UP TO 40% parcel of land: capiTOL saviiiGs & Loan —Aik Abop* Our Guarantott— J main office: 112 East Allegan, Lansing, Ml 4B901, ph. 517/371-2911 North 900 feet of the East 566 feet of Sec­ South Cedir in Uniting 6510 South Cedar Miion 109 East Maple SI. •Industrial •Commercial Grind Udgi 308 South Bridge St. Okemot 2119 Hamilton Rd tion 9 bordering on Price and Shepardsville UUirup Vlllig* 27215 Soulhtteld fid. Pontile 75 W. Huron St. Roads, Town 6 North, Range 1 West, Victor •Residential (Other Than Shingle) Willlimtton 225 W. Grand River Ave. St. Johns 222 N Clinton Ave. ESLE Township, Clinton County, Michigan, con­ taining 11.68 acres, Section 9. Urethane Foam Service Inc. incotporsltd 1890 — member: Federal Home Loan Bank System Jack A. Nelson, Mt. Pleasant 772-0311 Zoning Administrator 4B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN April 28,1976 I I Farming and 4-H — in Clinton County S l £aSK35SSS¥#^^ Jim's Column Bills Column 4-H Chatter Suspect iodine may be Avoid camping tragedy another dairy cow ailment Operation PRIDE Jim Pelham by William Lasher Ex tension Agriculture Agent h Clinton County Extension Director BYJOHNAYLSWORTH Here are tips to avoid tragic park ranger about safe food Michigan State University thyroactive compound, was greatly reduced in comparison camping accidents. storage. dairy researchers believe they added to the ration in the with previous lactations. OPERATIONPRIDE pose in Consumer Education; Beautification Project, help A short in the wiring of a If you're towing a trailer or with the County 4-H paper drive have isolated iodine toxicity as amount of 10 to 15 grams daily. Rough hair coat, slow trailer or camper that isn't boat, leave early enough so you "Operation PRIDE" is the Ronald Bauerle - Bath All another dairy cow ailment. The cows doubled in milk lethargic movement, reduced theme for the 1976 Roadside Purpose in Field Crops; Duane on June 5th and go roller grounded can be dangerous. If aren't rushed. When small skating on April 29th. Rhonda "We came across this last production from 18 pounds of appetite and mild obesity were possible, use a three-prong wheels of towed vehicles are Beautification project on May 1 Haviland - Olive 4-H Projects in December in a herd of 64 milk daily to 36 pounds of milk observed. Calves born from for Clinton youth groups. Petroleum Power and Small Nethaway gave a demon­ outlet, to hook up trailer elec­ overtaxed, they may jam or stration on "How to Make a Holsteins when invited by a daily," Hillman explains. cows dosed with radioiodine, tricity. If you must use a two- blow out. Check trailer lights, Thirty-five 4-H clubs and 14 Engines and Denise Cerny - local veterinarian to help solve appeared normal at birth but Scout troops have joined forces Nimble Fingers in Gardening. Terrarium." The members Two cows in the first herd prong outlet, ground the trailer wheel bearings and tires before voted to add a new club office what appeared to be a failed to grow normally. One with a metal rod. setting out. to cleanup many of the Clinton The members are now in the producing 29 and 31 pounds of County roadsides of litter process of completing the State called the club historian to keep nutritional problem. We are milk daily, increased to over 60 calf weighed only 220 pounds at Be sure to use a cord large Don't build an enclosure currently looking at 26 herds eight months of age. At 10 thrown out by thoughtless 4-H report forms and will be track of the club's activities and pounds daily, within a week enough to support the trailer's around propane gas tanks on people. These young people are interviewed on Thursday, June participation. Philis Ackles was that may be getting too much after receiving thyroprotein. months of age, this heifer was electrical needs. A small trailers. Without proper ven­ iodine," says Dr. Donald fed iodinated casein, a trying to beautify their com­ 24 at Michigan State University elected for this honor and new Both herds responded similarly household extension cord may tilation, gas tanks could ex­ munity roadsides to show during 4-H Exploration Days. office. A committee of Jill Hillman, MSU dairy cattle in milk production. thyroactive compound. The start a fire or burn out ap­ plode. Also, check ahead for nutrition specialist. heifer responded in general people they are proud to live in There are 10 district winners Lasher, Sheila Maron, Philis Hillman says that in both pliance motors. tunnels on your driving route. Clinton County. With the selected throughout the state in Ackles and Angie Elder were appearance and growth and at Trailers with propane gas tanks Iodine is fed to cattle in herds there was a history of 10 months weighed 460 pounds. Avoid contaminating trailer Bicentennial this year, they each project area, with one to appointed to work out plans for mineral feed supplements to having fed 75 to 150 milligrams or camper water tanks. Bac­ are barred from some tunnels. hope other groups will join them be named the state winner in a bike trip in June. The mem­ prevent thyroid problems, Another calf lived only a few (mg) of iodine daily for a year hours after birth. teria thrives in a tank filled When pitching a tent or tent with their clean-up each project area on June 24. bers viewed two films called > ! much in the same manner or longer. "High levels of iodine through a dirty hose. camper, check trees. for theme./'Operation PRIDE." We're proud of these members "Think Metric" and "Healthy humans are fed iodine through had not been fed for a period of Hypothyroid cows that were If you want to drink lake or overhanging dead.branches on their accomplishments and Skin." their table salt intake. But nearly dry were fed iodinated that could be dangerous in a The Clinton County Road six months prior to our ex­ river water, boil it for 15 wish them luck in their in­ NEW HORSE CLUB higher levels of iodine are in­ periment. The evidence casein (Protamone) at the 24th minutes. Even the clearest storm. Commission has made terviews and reports. cluded in mineral and protein week of lactation. Milk available trucks throughout the The Stoney Creek Riders 4-H suggests that those cows suf­ fresh water should be boiled. Or Warn children to avoid ' MARK YOUR CALENDAR Club is the name selected for a supplements to prevent "foot fering from hypothyroidism, production increased and within add three drops of chlorine strange pets in camping areas. County for groups to dispose of rot" and soft tissue lumpy jaw three weeks equaled the highest the trash picked up along the The next 4-H Horticulture new horse club in the Fowler could respond to an exogenous bleach to each gallon of water A dog tied in an unfamiliar area under the leadership of in cattle. Cattle may get an source of thyroxine," he adds. initial level attained during the and let it stand for a half hour. environment may bite. roadsides, since a number of the Identification Contest practice landfills have been closed. The session will be Tuesday, May 4, Lloyd Berry. The new officers excessive amount of iodine by same lactation. Food poisoning is another Don't drive speedboats near an accumulation from several Using 14 cows from problem Cows with damaged thyroids Greenbush landfill has been 7 p.m. at Smith Hall in St. elected are: Pat Berry - herds and eight normal cows potential camping hazard. To swimming areas or allow made available to youth groups Johns. Anabel Peck of Elsie will President; Kevin Berry - Vice sources. Also, several mineral that failed to show evidence of inhibit growth of harmful inexperienced youngsters to and salt mistures on the market from the MSU herd, research- estrus came into heat and were working in Greenbush Town­ be in charge of the training President; Kathy Smith - wers used thyrothrophic re­ bacteria, keep hot foods hot and operate powerful boats. Comply ship, while the Michigan session. Any member interested Secretary; and Betty Myers - provide too much iodine when bred after a period of treatment cold foods cold, with boating safety laws and mixed into the grain ration at leasing hormone (TRH) to with thyroprotein. National Guard has made in trying out for the State Treasurer. Mr. Berry discussed determine how the thyroid and Use common household carry a coast guard-approved trucks available at Bath to the horse project with the rates that farmers normally The Tennessee workers noted life preserver for each Contest should plan to attend as use, Hillman says. pituitary glands responded to safety precautions around transport the roadside litter they will be learning to identify members and the problems thyroid iodine uptake, thyroid cooking fires, and keep children passenger. they might encounter with their stimulation. Problem cows had secretion rate, plasma protein picked up in that area. Village the basic horticulture items Hillman explains some of the higher baseline levels of thyroid at a distance. Avoid overexertion and trucks in Ovid and DeWitt are plus do some judging. horses. A demonstration was symptoms shown in cattle bound iodine, and heart rate In some camping areas, wild always let someone know where given on "How to Halter Your stimulating hormone (TSH) and were all substantially reduced available to groups for ELECT OFFICERS apparently having too high an lower levels of thyroxine in animals are attracted to you are hiking, boating or disposing of the trash picked up Horse Properly." The club's iodine intake include* tearing in the lactating hypothyroid swimming. The Elsie 4-Corners 4-H Club their blood than control cows. campers' food. Check with a in that area. The Granger members will be holding their next meeting will be May 11, eyes, nasal discharge, bulging heifers. However, body weight 7:00 p.m. at Mr. Berry's home. Also, after stimulation with was similar to their twin control landfill in Watertown Township next 4-H meeting on Monday, eyes, nervousness, and loss of TRH, problem cows produced has been made available for DISPLAY PROJECTS hair. Eventually they become heifers. May 3, 6:30 p.m. at the E.E. exaggerated concentrations of disposal of roadside litter Knight School along with a The Dallas Dusters 4-H Club lethargic, have rough hair coats TSH in their blood, and lower Other research workers have Chloe s Column picked up on May l. Groups will held their winter achievement and produce proorly. reported that high levels of family potluck supper. All levels of thyroxine than control have a special letter for drivers members are urged to attend. program displaying projects Because of the similarity of cows. iodine aggrivate clinical con­ using that landfill. made by the members and the ditions due to infectious or The members will go roller the symptoms to those at­ skating on April 29,7:00 p.m. at doming and knitting members tributed to polybrominated "This indicates that the noninfectious insult (such as Canning lid supply to Last year 30 4-H clubs and 15 styled their garments. They thyroid glands were not func­ disease or malnutrition) and Scout troops cleaned up 272 the Ranch Roller rink in St. biphenyl (PBB), fat biopsies Johns. At their April meeting discussed the Bob Lo Trip in were taken from 12 cows. No tioning normally, says Dr. that response to routine medical miles of county roadside June and several members plan Edward M. Convey, a research therapy is poor. almost double working nearly a total of 3,000 the members enrolled in their PBB was detected in this first summer projects, discussed the to attend. The members voted herd. The grain ration was physiologist in the Department hours, picking/ up over 100 to help with the roadside of Dairy Science at MSU, who Clinton County pickup truck loads of trash. This 4-H Talent Show on May 21 and analyzed and found to contain 20 EMU student plan to have several entries. cleanup project on May l and parts per million (ppm) iodine, cooperated in the experiment. Horns Economist year wjth more groups they they plan to serve lunch and hope to cover more area. It's The members will be par­ and a bulk sample of milk The researchers are honored ticipating in the Roadside refreshments to the group when contained more than five times currently conducting similar The supply of home canning The total number of lids for disappointing to the youth after they finish. Linda M. Erfourth of 105 S. the road is clean, the next day Cleanup Project May 1. The the normal amount of iodine. experiments in other herds to Park St., Ovid, was among the lids for 1976 will be almost this year, Mrs. Steorts said, will Blood thyroxine levels indicated confirm these findings. double the amount produced include nearly three billion someone has already dropped club donated $10 to the 4-H flag SHAMROCK RIDERS 2,684 Eastern Michigan more litter along the road. I'm pole project and $10 to the that both the cows and calves Hillman says that symptoms University students recognized last year, according to Nancy regular size lids, more than one- The Shamrock Riders 4-H were ..jsuffejring. from,, Harvey Steorts, special third billion wide mouth-ilids, surethe youth who help pick up beautification. Droject ,at, the i members elected officers for of hypothyroidism in cattle t for academiceachjavement at f ) r fairgrounds irTsrj'oh'ns. ,. i 'a^is^hPfof cAnsum er'iftairs k allthdibottles, ca"hs^paW'iind 3< the ..summer program: Lori hypothyroidism,- Hillman a%$&$-Have.been,reported by research, &th'e school's^Mlftnors Con- r 1 t6'the Sec^3u|fy' of' Agriculture. regular caps (lids and rings sold other trash would be the first to 'Officer* .elected at "the , Svetidson - President; Lynn "Several bt ffie herds checked workers in Tennessee. vocation Wedne'sdayfjApril 7, in sign <(if able) the 'petitions Donaldson - Vice President; were sfigjynjo. have four toifive, ,> Pease Auditorium'on the EMU The increasVfe'due'to "ad­ together),, and, nearly 150 meeting' show Rick Batora - They were able to induce ditional lines placed into million wide mouth caps banning the throwaway bottles President; Pam Roberts - Vice Cindy Nettleton - Secretary; times the normal amount of hypothyroidism in dairy cattle campus. in Michigan. Groups can bring iodine in the milk than they production by the traditional ava Cable during the 1976 home President; Pam Phillips - and Mary Cordes by oral dosing with radioactive Erfourth has earned a canning lid manufacturers, plus canning season. the glass bottles to the Secretary; Doug Thering - Newsreporter. The members should have had," Hillman iodine. Initial milk yields of cumulative grade point average Fairgrounds so the glass can be says. the entry of new manufacturers Mrs. Steorts said the pattern Treasurer; Morrie Roberts - discussed having members cows with damaged thyroids of 3.20. Recognized at the in the market, Mrs. Steorts recycled into a new product insurance for their club ac­ He says researchers have had of distribution follows that of Newsreporter; S. Schandorf - produced an average of 76 convocation were 600 freshmen, said. previous years with lids being instead of going in the landfill. Banners; Kevin Howard - tivities, when to hold their dramatic results in increasing percent of the control group and 576 sophomores, 583 juniors and Health; Peggy Wilson - Safety; riding workouts and the 4-H milk production with selected declined to 26 percent of the 925 seniors whose cumulative Based on figures supplied by shipped into southern states One wonders if other people a majority of the manufac­ first and moving northward as have enough pride in their A Hutchinson - Cups and Mrs. Evaluation Day at St. Johns. low-productive cattle in two control group at 44 weeks in grade point average is 3.0 CB') Ginther, Mrs. Ornelas and Kay The members attended the 4-H herds. "Thyroprotein, a lactation. Milk yield was or better. turers, more than four billion the canning season approaches, community roadside area to replacement lids will be However, some manufacturers help make Clinton County a Rivest as Recreation Leaders. Horse Jamboree April 24 at available for the 1976 home will ship to all sections better place to live. I'm sure if VILLAGE ELVES NEWS M.S.U. when Cindy Nettleton canning season. This compares routinely, with heavier con­ they had helped with this The Ovid Village Elves 4-H and Lynn Donaldson par­ with just over two billion centration of shipments when cleanup project they would be members made plans to par­ ticipated in the Horse Public produced last year. actual canning is underway. less apt to drop litter along the ticipate in the May 1 Roadside Speaking Contest. CARSON CITY FARM SERVICE roadside. If you are out driving Saturday, May 1, please drive carefully along the roads where JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE Extension Calendar the youth are working. If you or your group would like to join in North Victor News ^•ftMWI4ft» CARSON CITY PHONE 584-3550 May i: County Roadside May 15: 4-H Horse Show -- this roadside beautification Cleanup Project ~ All Youth Fairgrounds in St. Johns - 10 project and have PRIDE in Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Curtis poorly at this writing. She Groups a.m. Clinton County, contact the returned home from Florida on recently returned home from May4: Family Living Council May 15: Workbee at MSU to County Extension Office in St. Saturday. Clinton Memorial Hospital. make Personal Appearance - Smith Hall - 9:30 a.m. Johns (224-3288). Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Fast of Plans are being made for the RECONDITIONED and FIELD READY boutique items for Salute '76 - opening of Sleepy Hollow State May 4: Family Living Lesson 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AWARD WINNERS Detroit were Friday and Word has been received from Saturday guests in the Exelby Park and Lake Ovid on May 29. BEST USED EQUIPMENT AROUND - "Planning for Funerals" - May 17: County 4-H Heritage home. No power boats will be allowed, Smith Hall - 1:00 p.m. Club Meeting - Smith Hall ~ 7 the State 4-H Office at M.S.U. thatClinton County ha shad five but electric motors with less May 4: 4-H Horticulture I.D. p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ashenfelter than 3 h.p. will be. The lake will GOOD SELECTION May 18: 4-H Horse Leaders 4-H members selected as Contest -- Smith Hall -- 7:00 p.m. District 4-H Award Winners. and children spent Sunday with be available for sailing, row May 6:. Family Living -- Meeting - Smith Hall - 7:30 her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. boats and swimming. Picnic MISC. p.m. They are: Jeanne Striz - LAWN TRACTOR FIELD Holiday Workshop Committee - Scattered Southeast in Dairy; Miner in Midland. tables and restrooms are also M.F. No. 7 LAWN TRACTOR CULTIVATORS Smith Hall-9:30 a.m. May 21: 4-H Share the Fun Natalie Brook - Bath All Pur­ Mrs. Inez Ashley is very ready. (new engine) J.D. 400 MIXER GRINDER May 8: Workbee at MSU to Talent Contest - St. Johns High J.D. 112 LAWN TRACTOR J.D. 5 BAR RAKE (2} GLENCO 18' TRAILER make Personal Appearance School - 7 p.m. SEVERAL GOOD W/LEVELER boutique items for Salute '76 - June 5: County 4-H J.D. 11 MOWER Newspaper Drive BUTLER KAN-SUN RIDING MOWERS V N.I. HAY CONDITIONER J.D.CC14%'3PT. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 220 GAL. FIELD SPRAYER PITTSBURG 14'3 PT. DISC GLENCO 15'3 PT. Benefits of physical activity for CONTINUOUS FLOW AND AUTOMATIC DRYERS J.D. BW 16'6" M.F. 16'3 PT. W/LEVELER J.D. RW1T J.D. RWA 12'6" SPREADERS children explored at MSU KEWANEE12' v PLANTERS J.D.BWF19'2" "' I.H.C. 2 BEATER J.D. AW 11'2" Experiences for Children," will Food, lodging and classes are GOME SEE US J.D. 40 CASE 4 ROW included in the $55 cost. For I.H. 155 2 - J.D. 494A consider the various ex­ CULTIVATORS tracurricular activities, and the more information, contact your OLIVER-2 BEATER I.H.C. 44 county Extension Office. SEVERAL J.D. - 494 desirable undesirable aspects of AT FRIGKE t.H.C.-M.F.-J.D.4&6 A.C. - 4 ROW these competitive, activity ROW 3 PT. & FAST HITCH programs in your community. What do you expect The ability to move efficiently SEVERAL GOOD USED is essential to the well-being of from a lender? FOR THE TRACTORS MISC. BLOWERS children. Physical activity is 2-J.D. 110 FORAGE BOX related to a child's physical and EXPERIENCE! J.D. 2010 (DON GEAR N.I. UNI. EQUIP. mental health. You'll learn how to choose individual and team In more than 40 years of BEST DRYERS J.D. A(2) N.H. 270 BALER 761 HAY HEAD agricultural lending we've M.H.44/WIDEFRT. sports that will contribute to J.D. 24 T BALER 720 CORN HEAD seen times change. Costs I.H.C. 3414 INC. W/LOADER NO. 5 J.D. MOWER 721 HUSK BED your children's growth and development during Michigan rise. Risks grow. Our ex­ J.D. 4010 G LILLISTON 14'ROLLING 760 CHOPPER perience has been firsthand AROUND OLIVER 1550 W/LDR. 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MW1 »t H £t- WW* April 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 5B Announce seminar scholarship winners Farm Bureau The Clinton County Farm "We want a government of the Bureau Citizenship Committee people, by the people, and for has'announced the names of the the people. We want to elect a News six;1 high school students who president and have things done will attend the Annual Farm our way." Bureau Young People's And so it was. Look how far Citizenship Seminar. It will be we've come. Two hundred years held June 21 through 25 at of freedom, one nation under President's report Albion College. Students from God. the area high schools competed Take yourself as a person in a By Bill Kissane They are encouraged to meet 12 for the scholarships by writing daily life. You can wake up This month I would like to times a year and therefore be a essays on America and what it when you want, go any place take a brief look at the- formal full-time organization. means to them. These essays, you want, voice your own structure of Farm Bureau. There are many other areas together with pictures of the opinion, worship as you please, When you, individual member, of activities of county Farm students, will be published on choose your own career, marry join the Farm Bureau you join Bureaus, such as: Public the next six Farm Bureau News whom you please, live where the "Clinton County Farm Relations, Marketing, Farm pages. Scholarship winners are you please, and many more. Bureau." All of the county Bureau Women, Young Farmer from Bath: Marcia York; America, a word that when Farm Bureaus, in turn, are activities, policy development DeWitt, Noreen Marriott; spoken brings to mind such joined together to form the and execution, Political Fowler, James Pohl; St. Johns, meaning, such history, such Michigan Farm Bureau. Within Education, Local Affairs and Tom Wilkie and from Ovid- growth and advancement, and this structure there are certain Promotion of the services of the Elsie, Margaret Horak and such proudness. things that we, as a county Roger Squires. Farm Bureau, agree to carry Farm Bureau Affiliated I am proud to be born an out, and certain things which Companies. Following is the first in a American, I'm proud to live an the State Farm Bureau will do. The State Farm Bureau under series of the essays - this one American and I'll be proud to These things are set forth in the the agreement shall carry on an written by Margaret Horak. die an American, Margaret Horak county Farm Bureau educational, legislative and America to Me - "I shall know Relationship Agreement. business program agreeable to but one country, the ends I aim the general membership of the at shall be my country's, my Attention farmers: remember SMVsigns It is the responsibility of the Michigan Farm Bureau. God's, and my truths. I was county Farm Bureau to Much of the educational born an American, I live an The law prohibits the use of is in place. determine who shall be Livingstons selectedAmerican , and I shall die an marked farm equipment members of the organization, activities is carried out through any piece of farm machinery the Community Groups. The American." These powerful equipment on a public roadway Your county Board of traveling the public roads establish a membership words were spoken by Daniel cannot be over-stressed. Each committee, to acquire and State furnishes the discussion in Michigan without a SMV Directors has contacted the materials, tapes questions, as Farmers Webster in one of his famous emblem in clear view from the County Sheriff in regard to this year many, many accidents can maintain that membership at topics, etc., package report, speeches. rear. be avoided by proper use of the the desired levels. The county and has urged him to be sure sign and an informed public as which deals with Affiliate 1 also collects all the dues. What is it that makes Before starting out on the this law is properly enforced. to their meaning. Comp, any activities and someone proud to be an road, check to see if the emblem The dangers of improperly So that our county might Minute Man reports which keep of the Week American? America must be function properly, we agree to members informed on something very special because hold an Annual Meeting where legislative issues and activities. Pictured from left to right Michigan Livestock Exchange, so many people have suffered, all regular members can vote Ron Motz, Farm Bureau Agent Michigan Potato Council as well grieved, even died to see it on policy which will be in force The state must hold an annual and Alclen and Eugene as Farm Bureau Insurance meeting to report to the become what it is today. Many Order asparagus for the coming, 12 months. The Livingston as they are agents. people came here long ago to county board of Directors must members and set policy for the presented with the award for Selection is made each week seek their freedom, their rights, meet 12 times a year. Once a coming year. This policy is then being named Famers of the by representatives' from The Clinton County Farm Bureau has made arrangements for a sale of Michigan fresh all green their happiness, in search of a asparagusagain this year. Deadline for orders is May 7. The price this year will be $12.00 for a 20 pound year the county sends delegates put into effect by the State Staff Week. Michigan Farm Radio Network better land for themselves, to the State Farm Bureau and presented to the State Two St. Johns area farmers, and Farm Bureau Insurance carton. The asparagus will be picked in the early morning, washed, hydro cooled and shipped by their children, for the refrigerated truck to the county office. Annual meeting where state legislature by our State Farm Alden and Eugene Livingston, a Group. Awardees are an­ generations to follow, for us. Farm Bureau policy is voted on, Bureau lobbist. You, the in­ father and son partnership, nounced each Monday mornings People with unselfish helps, If interested complete the order blank below and return by May 7. Delivery date will be between May and set for the coming year. dividual members, are kept were named Michigan Farm on the statewide "Michigan building and working together. 12 and 27. You will be notified in advance. Associate members are not informed by the State Farm Radio Network Farmers of the Today" radio program. The eligible to vote in the News, official newspaper of the Week recently. The weekly Farmer of the Week is We've grown from the tiny, NAME. organization. Michigan Farm Bureau. award is co-sponsored by presented a personalized hand chopped, one story log Michigan Farm Radio Network cabin, to the bricks, mortor and ADDRESS. Since the Community Group Finally, the State holds certificate and an eight-digit cement, even the empire state program is vital to the policy training meetings for County and Farm Bureau Insurance calculator by his local Farm Group. Bureau Insurance Group agent. building; from saddling up and PHONE development procedures and Farm Bureau leaders. This way riding on a horse for days upon Cartons of Mich. Asparagus at $12.00 informing members, the County we can be better prepared to Recipients are selected on the The Livingstons are involved days to arrive somewhere to (No. of Cartons) (total price) Farm Bureau must establish serve your needs as members basis of the quality of their in a general farm operation climbing aboard, sitting in a farming operation and their and assist groups in the county and carry out your wishes. which includes dairy, beef, comfortable reclining chair of a Please enclose payment with'order. and this is done in part by the However, first you must make contribution to the agricultural mint and other cash crops. Both jet, arriving in hours; from community. Nominations are CLINTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU Community Group Committee. your views known and take an partners are active in com- writing the same piece of paper 407 E. GIBBS STREET For groups to qualify as a active part in your made by Michigan Farm - munity and agricultural affairs. over and over again with a quill organizations such as Michigan" ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879 Community Group they must organization. What's your Alden is a member of the Board pen, to pushing a button and Phone: 224-3255 meet at least 8 times a year. opinion? Let us know. Milk Producer's Association, of Education of the St. Johns having hundreds of copies in Public Schools and Eugene is seconds; from a tiny, dusty, active in the First Nighters of half-anked seed into a beautiful Insurance men earn awards St. Johns. Both participate blooming nation, sprouting actively in the County Farm everywhere and reseeding itself Bureau and other agricultural with experience and deter­ Mark Simmon of Fowler, underwriting and customer for the Seal of Excellence in 5 and civic activities. They are mination. We grow from Leon Feldpausch of Pewamo, service. areas of property/casualty both active in their church. America and America grows Art Buckley of Ovid and Ron The Awards, given in insurance. Alden and his wife, Doris, from us. I agree with Woodrow Motz of St. Johns, agents for recognition of consistent top have one other grown child, Wilson when he said, "America Farm Bureau Insurance Group, quality production, grant ^se, men were awarded the fiMrsiJu'Ed ^(SuzdrtheV Martis. is nothing if it consists of each of agents .spectaj underating ^%(pfethfi|i:j:9nsiatentI^good ^Eugene-is-mai-ried to the ffbrc - „us,,uit; is something only if it have earned the Company's authority 'and, in some cases, , j-ecord^m the areas' of personal ' •mer'Carble Stoy." ' " consists'of all of us, and it can Seal of Excellence Award for limited draft authority in set- lines anrn and 'nprsnnat UMPB rm:l .,_-. 'i'*- ,__L* '•»£*}>,. consist of all of us only as our limited draft authority in set lines auto and 'persona! lines The basic purpose behind their excellent records of field tling claims. Agents can qualify property insurance. spirits are binded together in "Farmers of the Week" is common enterprise and that recognizing a Michigan farmer common enterprise is the en­ each week for outstanding terprise of liberty, justice, and Because your home is more than... agricultural contributions to the truth." This is each one of us industry. It is a public service doing all we can for our country. project aimed at giving the farmer higher visibility When the pioneers came here throughout the state. long ago, they all exclaimed, Michigan Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farm Woman Award announced

Michigan Farm Bureau County winners will compete in Women and the State Young a state contest on Dec. 1 at the Farmer's Committee have State Annual Meeting. The announced a program designed basis for the award is the to recognize a young farm person's individual con­ CountryEstate woman for outstanding tributions to agriculture. Developed especially for small town and suburban homes, small achievement. The role of women in Contestants will be measured farms, acreages and rural living. Broader coverage than a home­ agriculture has changed a great equally in the following 3 ways: /J** owners . .. includes such things as barns, farm equipment and deal in the past decade. As their 1. knowledge of the issues, 2. livestock. Plus possible savings on premiums compared to what role changes direction, it is felt written application, 3. speaking you are paying now. Ask us to show you. by the State Women and the ability. County winner will be Young Farmer's Committee, a honored at the county Annual program is needed to recognize Meeting on Oct 12 and the state their efforts. winner will be honored at State The contest rules are as Annual and receive a 5 day all follows: the applicant must be a expense trip to Washington, Farm Bureau member and not D.C. during the 1977 Legislative more than 32 years of age. Seminar.

LEON RON MARK DON FELDPAUSCH MOTZ SIMMON KEIM Farm Bureau Women Manager St. Johns St. Johns Fowler St. Johns PHONE PHONE PHONE attend Spring Rally PHONE 224-3363 593-3104 By Marguerite Gove presented. The goal is an at­ 224-3255 224-7263 John Wesley Center in tendance of 500 women from the Owosso was the scen.e4of the 5 county district. On April 6 AnnualSpring Rally forADistrict Clinton Women held their V Farm Bureau Women. monthly meeting which was the Following' the hospitality hour, annual Rural Urban Day with Chairman Jan McMichael of over 30 in attendance, Each Ingham County presided over member brought an antique and the meeting. Eighteen women during roll call gave a from-Clinton County attended description of its history. Office the meeting and viewed a slide- tape presentation of 200 years of Donna Wilbur and Marsha .Fashion presented by Butterick Ditchie of the Michigan Farm Phone 224-3255 Pattern Co. and shown by Bureau Information and Public 'Phyllis Johncock of the Relations Division presented a Cooperative Extension Service. program entitled "200 Years of Don Baylor, executive Agriculture." County Farm director of Michigan Food Bureau Women's Chairman Dealers talked and showed Betty Morris conducted the slides explaining Universal meeting assisted by program Product code of computer chairman -Mrs. Donald scanning at check out at stores. Swagart. Hostesses were Mrs, In the afternoon the group Don Tolles and Sleepy Hollow toured Curwood Castle in Community Group, On May 4 pwosso built in 1922 for author the meeting will feature a tour James Oliver Curwood. of one of the older homes In St. The Fall Rally on October 5 Johns. All interested Farm Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service Insurance will be at Long's Banquet Bureau women are invited to Center in Lansing „ when a attend. The meeting will be held Bicentennial Program will be at the county office at 10:30 a.m. 6B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN April 28,1976 Elsie golfers invade Mississippi North Bengal News J By Neva Keys •• The New Inn of weathered guests attending. They were all group to attend and plans are Elsie Correspondent cypress with 52 new guest provided With name and ad­ Gulf Hills Inn and Golf Club at already well underway for the rooms and many villas, dress tags and an opportunity to 1977 golf vacation. On Palm Sunday Mr. and Nequette ot Lansing. Ocean Springs, Miss., recently spacious dining rooms, the For the Easter weekend Mrs. Maxine Ernst spent Wednesday Evitts; Mrs, Robert Eldridge; get acquainted prior refresh­ Mrs. Keith Tiedt and-family evening, April 21 with Mr. and welcomed 52 men'and women beautiful lobby with ornamental entertained a large number of William Ernst and Maxine Mrs. Roy Speidel; Mrs. William for their annual golfing ments and evening dinner. Following are those from this Ernst were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sehlke of Fowler. On Ernst; and Maxine Ernst. spiral staircase and balcony, area who went: Bernard Conk­ relatives and friends at their vacation. The Elsie contingent circular fireplace, television At the close of the week home for dinner and supper in Mrs. William S. Ernst and Monday evening, April 19, they made up of golfers from North another party was enjoyed by lin, Durward Conklin. Kelley -visited 'Mrs. Euclid Mageau, room, the 19th Hole Lounge, Carter, Homer Hoshield, Sid honor of their daughter, Ronald of Battle Creek. Rev. and Mrs. H.E. Rossow Star Country Club area and the Elsie group when trophies Rhonda, She was confirmed also of Fowler. own dance floor with "live" Keys and their wives, Joe On Friday evening, April 16, former residents and friends music enhanced the building's and prizes were awarded and that morning at St. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sehlke of Those from this area wno and Mrs. Herman Rossow were from the Elsie area. refreshments furnished by the Bartek, and Dr. E.M. Slagh, all guests on Easter of Mrs, H.E. facilities. Lutheran Church at Fowler. Folwer and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin attended the spring rally of the They traveled by plane, management in the large dining of Elsie; A.C. Linman, Larry Tiedt visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lutheran Women's Missionary Rossow's sister and family, Mr. One social event was the rooms with organ music. Brown, Jim O'Connor and their Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Foerch and Mrs. Miller of Detroit. En automobile, and several who were Easter dinner guests of W. Pasch. League of the Capitol Zone held were wintering in Florida Management Reception on The 1976 winter league of wives, Eulah Falor and Orville at St, John Lutheran Church at route home on Sunday evening Sunday evening with nearlv 225 Sillman, all of St. Johns; Robert their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thelen they visited their son, Richard joined the group for a week, Elsie proved to be the largest Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thelen and entertained their family at an St. Johns on Thursday, April 22, filled with golfing pleasures, Watson, Dick Derry, Herb Betts were: Mrs. H.E. Rossow; Mrs. Rossow, who was very ill in and their wives, Adrian Cook children of Fowler. Other Easter dinner, McLaren Hospital in Flint. ranch type meals and social guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. William Ernst and- Louis Morltz; Mrs. Marvin evenings of cards, visiting, and Ken Pyman, all of Ithaca; music, and some sight-seeing Ed Pfau, Mrs. Helen Kohler, trips. Gus Patrick, all of Lansing; Mr! More than a decade ago, a and Mrs. Max Capen and son. small group started the annual Tim, of Wheeler; Lyle Wysel of REPORT OF CONDITION trek to'the South during the Saginaw; and John Reed of winter to prepare for the Grand Rapids. Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the summer season. Among them Consolidating'domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the were four men who'were in the Others from the area were: Central National Bank original group: Bernard Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marcus of of _ St. Johns Conklin, Sid Keys, Gus Patrick Alma; Mr, and Mrs, Emory Name of Bank City and Herb Betts. They have Giles of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Michigan attended every year with the George Proctor of Elwell; Mr. In the state of. ..at the close of business on. March 31 1976 1976 and Mrs. Harold Chadwick of published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12. United States Code, Section 161. exception of Betts, who missed one. Houghton; Mr. and Mrs, Clare Charter number 15420 National BankRegion Number L Crawford of Ovid; and Mr. and There have been many Mrs. David Wright of changes over the years. At first Bridgeville. Donivan Williams, there were just men golfers. former Elsie business man, Later they were joined by their flew down to Mississippi from wives who set up^ their ^own Trophy winners in the Elsie Winter League, at Gulf Hills Golf Club Norway, U.P. accompanied by Statement of Resources and Liabilities Thousands of dollars league plays. THOUSANDS are [from left! Larry Brown of St. Johns, Clare Crawford of Ovid, Arthur Anderson, Byron At the close of the week's Cash and due from banks 1 492 Bernard Conklin of Elsie, Harold Chadwick of Houghton Lake and Tanguay, and Gordon Oster- tournament the following men David Wright of Bridgeville. berg. U.S. Treasury securities 4,97 9 were winners of their respective Obligations of other U.S. Gov't, agencies and corps. 2,726 leagues: Bernard Conklin, Harold Chadwick and Larry Obligations of States and political subdivisions , 5,152 Brown, Clare Crawford; Best Other bonds, notes, and debentures 566 Ball trophy went to David Federal Reserve stock and corporate stock ... 29 Wright and Lyle Wysel was medalist of the tournament. Trading account securities -0- There was also a special Federal funds sold and securities purchased award for Worst Ball to Dr. under agreements to resell 1,000 E.M. Slagh, which is also a u Loans, Total (excluding unearned income). T^,"F7TJ "traveling" trophy to be passed 183 on to another player each year. CO Less: Reserve for possible loan losses Appreciation was expressed to 16,437 < Loans, Net Adrian and Mary Cook, owners Direct lease financing -0-; of the North Star Country Club, Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises -195 of Ithaca and located on U.S. 27 in Michigan for assistance in Real estate owned other than bank premises 25 securing the trophies and Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies -0- prizes. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding -0- The women golfers just Other assets 387 played for pleasure but did play 32,988 off in the final day for best ball. TOTAL ASSETS ^ Donivan Williams, former Demand deposits of individuals, prtnshps., and corps 3,882 Elsie businessman, now living Time and savings deposits of individuals, in Norway, U.P. surprised prtnshps., and corps 19,350 himself as well as his golfing Depbsits of United States Government partners to make his first hole- 58 in-one on Number 3. Deposits of States and political subdivisions -6,296 At Gulf Hills, a thousand acre Deposits of foreign govts, and official institutions -0- vacation spot located on the Six members of the ZCBJ Lodge in Bannister were honored for 50 years of membership, as they were Deposits of commercial banks : , -0- Gulf Coast across the Bay from presented with pins last week at the ZCBJ Hall in Bannister. On hand for the event were [very front} Certified and officers' checks Biloxi, has a championship 18- Ann Vlcek, [from left, seated] Bill Rozen, Mary Cermak, Ann Mavis, Bessie Stehlik, Bessie Supol, Joe _215_ hole course, also facilities for CO TOTAL DEPOSITS ,_ .__.„.. 29,801 tennis, swimming, horseback Kurka, [standing, back row] Tim Evans, Carol Smolka, Tom Bradley, Teresa Slowinski, Sharon Stehlik, 111 .TjOtaLdemand deposits U A;fi59 riding and fishing. The. golfers Cathy Plesko, Yyone Stewart, and Larry, Stehlik. > >tl5l JiJ KMLt-rJ • until' IflfW •ill oww JouncL .the course to jJ&Ma i HI* MuniM OJ i«n 1' We Aiaa | ° v * challenge and a thrill to play in -qiJJjtl >(!. tkT mi ,, CO Total deposits Inforaign offices .,• • • v • • • -^.-.... v •••'•' • •'•*wli* • 4he beautiful'woodknd'Settiing < Federal fund's purchased and securities sold with its rolling fairways. Check waterTsewdge sysiems 3 under agreements to repurchase JLQSL A model residential Liabilities for borrowed money -0- development has been laid out with improved roads and many Mortgage indebtedness "0- new homes between the fair­ Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding -0- ways and greens. before buying used home Other liabilities 605 Even the weather cooperated TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures) 30,506 and the course was in great If you are considering buying may have owned a home for a shape so there weren't many firms and individuals may Subordinated notes and debentures 300 or selling a used home you few months, the well goes "dry" request evaluation of homes opportunities to make some of should be concerned about the and he learns the welli's located -i Preferred stock a. No. shares outstanding -n- (par value) -0- the usual side trips to such which are "for. sale". Ap­ water supply > system and somewhere under the new patio plications for evaluation can be Common stock a. No. shares authorized T> f-JOQ places as: New Orleans with its sewage disposal system. Are floor. An evaluation report can 1 Latin Quarter, historic made at one of the Mid- Q. b. No. shares outstanding • fi ?, ?no (par value) 622 they functioning properly? Are prevent this type of problem. Michigan District Health Beauvoir-home of Jefferson they, or will they provide safe < Surplus 350 Davis, Keesler AFB, USS Department's County Branch service for you and your In 1975, Mid-Michigan Offices, located in St. Johns Undivided profits 1 ,151 Alabama Memorial at Mobile, family? District Health Department Ingalls Shipbuilding Works at (Clinton County), Ithaca Reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves. 59 The Mid-Michigan District conducted 118 such evaluations. (Gratiot County), and Stanton D Pascagoula, Bellingham and Health Department These included requests for TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL 2 ,182 Garden at Theodore, Dauphin (Montcalm County), from 8 provides a service which will private citizens', local banks, a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through O TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL 32 ,988 Island, Gautier Plantation and evaluate the water and sewage and governmental firiancing ill the sight-seeing along the Friday. The fee for the service systems and provide you with a agencies. The evaluations did is $20 upon application. Average for 15 or 30 calendar days ending with call date: Mississippi Coast where the written report, The report will not prevent the loan from being Cash and due from banks •....,.. 1,605 continuing restoration of advise you of the systems processed; in fact, it made The program is a direct Fed. funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 1,005 homes, public building, bridges construction, present operation, provision for necessary service regarding home within and beaches recall the 1969 Clinton, Gratiot, and Montcalm < Total loan's , 16,637 and important maintenance corrections part of the total loan o Hurricane Camille. recommendations. in many cases. Counties. For further in­ Time deposits of $100,000 ormore In domestic offices 5,178 formation, contact your county z Again this year the Elsie Evaluations of the water Lending agencies, real estate < Total deposits 30,045 branch, office. DC group were greated by manager supply system includes an in­ O Fed. funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 85 Henry Rushin and assistant, spection of the well and water £ Liabilities for borrowed money -0- Dean Spencer and owner, Ike pump; it also includes testing Marc/a Tajf Steffens til LaRue. Ben Pott, who still the water for freedom from Standby tetters of credit outstanding assists in directing the im­ bacteriological and chemical E Time deposits of $100,000 or more in domestic offices: provement of the golf course contamination. The sewage receives nursing degree Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more 5,178 and part time in the Pro Shop. system capacity and condition Other time deposits in amounts of $100,000-or more -0- All players met the new is checked. The soil condition "Pro" David Smith of Biloxi, and space on the property is Marcia Tait Steffens certificate as a Registered originally from Ocean Springs, assessed for future repair since graduated Dec. 20, 1975 from Nurse April 10, 1976. Miss. They learned that the the sewage system will "wear Northern Michigan University Marcia resides in young Smith recently scored his out" with continued use. receiving her Bachelor of Zwiebrucken, Germany with I, Harold w. H. Wellman second consecutive victory in These evaluations help Science Degree in Nursing. her husband who is in the Air the Gulf States Professional Force. Marcia is the daughter U. S. Government Securities of $ 1,825,000 Name prevent a false sense of security Golfers Association annual She $ook her State Boards of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tait of were pledged at March 31, 19?6 to secure for the second owner of a "new" President tournament in September at home. An example: A person Feb. 25 and 28 and received her East Price Rd.. Public Deposits of $ 400,000 of Title Kenna, La. He won with a Treasurer-of the State of Michigan course record matching 68 on of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report the final day of competition. His and for other purposes. of condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge aggregate score was an im­ 2nd BIG WEEK and beliet pressive 36 hole total of 138, six under par on the Chateau Estates Course, which is 6,752 yards, par 72 layout in Kenner. Anniversary Sale Birdies on the 16th and 10th holes tied the course record, ' Signature Smith has been playing golf SAVWGS OF 10% & MORE since old enough to carry a club April 20, 1976 and said he really finds it hard Dale '" to picture himself doing THROUGHOUT THE STORE anything else. The local group found "Rev" Youngs, chef for many years until Christmas Day, 1971 when the disasterous fire left only the tall fireplace chimneys stand­ VALUE $950.00 ing. During the interim while We, the undersigned directors attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has building the New Inn, he con- 00 been exarhlned by us, andtoJjie best of our knowledge and belief Is true and correct. tinued his Chef duties in a LOW AS *750 temporary dining room and kitchen and now presides over the latest in modem cooking REG. $588.00 conveniences, but the menu is kU o "country gormet" with Creole, STEREOS NOW '469*° French, Italian and Chinese Directors cuisine featuring all kinds of seafood, salads, fruits and ''%&&*& <7M• t-j luscious desserts. An added Paul W. Nobis feature at the early breakfast BAILEY MUSIC CENTER hour was the huge fountain of fruit juices. 120 N. CLINTON ST. JOHNS PH. 224-3134 1 'i> . -; . •..* .JAPW28,1975 . '' CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN 7B brustmacher property in Sec 9 Real Estate Transfers Apr, 12: Hall, Wayne E. and •See. 13 Ovid, TAKE NOTICE: On June 30, person or persons, within the The City Attorney is hereby PUBLICATION OF NOTICE > Bengal. Lois M. to James Rt arid Mary Apr. 15: Willoughby, George 1976, at 11:00 A.M., in the Cjty pf DeWitt, including ,f ny .authorize•"---'—d• Lt-o 'institut e "suc 'h OF HEARING {From records in office Apr. 8: Mizga, Frank P. and Ann Fedewa; RobertE, Jr. and V, to George V. Willoughby, Probate Courtroom, Clinton pubEc'nght-of Way or e^se^ent 'proceedings, In the name of the State of Michigan, the of Register of Deeds) Mary L, Ann; Mizga, Henry J, Julia I, Fedewa; Roy F. and County Courthouse, St. Johns, Donald E. Willoughby and Ethel portion thereof/ * $^ 'City, in any Court having Probate Court for the County of and Sarah; Mizga, Albert L. Pauline Ahr Briggs property in M. Marceau property in Sec. 8 Michigan, before the, Hpn(, Apr. 6: Bertha Summers to > Se^tjon 4,lGu$ng:WewlSi>an4 i, jurisdiction of such matter, x Clinton. and Joyce'M. & Huot, Ethel L. Sec. 28 B,ingham. Essex. Timothy M. Green, Judge of' Suzanne E. Brownell property Grass. All weeds and grass of against any property for which Estate of BERNARD ZEEB, to Alice Bond Orall L. Hillcoat; Apr. 12; Fedewa, James R. Apr, 15: Strong, Robert L. and Probate, a hearing will be fteld twelve inches,in„)height,qr.more , such bill has remained unpaid in Sec. 16 Watertown. Lot 13, Prince Estates, on the petition of Lee R., Deceased, and Mary Ann Fedewa, Robert M. Carole to Larry M. and , ^hali be cut, CMpngs phaif not sixty days after it has been TAKE NOTICE: On May 12, Apr. 6! Cordray, Milford M, Apr. 8: Platte, Eugene A. and E. Jr. and Julia I. Briggs, Roy Rummell f6r probate of a and Helen E. to Albert L. Burns Yvonne E, Crouse property in ,fae accumulate^ V'pHeSi of rendered. 1976, at 10:15 A.M., in the Betty to Francis J. and Wilma F. and Pauline Ahr to Wayner Sec. 21 Bath. purported will of the deceased property in Sec. 13 Bengal, dated May 12,1958, for granting twelve inches orjmbre in'iheight. ' Section 10. Repealer. This Probate Courtroom, in the Trierweiler property in Sec. 28 E. Sr, and Lois M. Hall property Apr. 15: Simcox, Anna; Apr. 6: Kenneth E. Johnston of administration to Lee R. Sectlon^Exceptiflnsri^sjiall ordinancerepeals Section (o) of County Bldg., in the City of St. Westphalia. \ in Sec. 28 Bingham. Simcox, Howard to William R. not be -unlawful tjoi,allof ,the Inc. to William G, and Janet S. Apr, 8: Croad, Jack G. and Rummell or some other suitable Ordinance 53 and air other 'Johns, Michigan, before the Stark property in Sec, 18 Eagle. Apr. 12: Slagell, Russell C. and Mary A. Elsea property in person, for determination of ordinances or parts thereof in Hon. Timothy M. Green, Judge Waneita M. to William H. and and Priscilla R. to James R. Sec. 6 Bingham, Apr. 7: Piggott, Raymond J.; heirs and setting of bond.. conflict herewith. of Probate, a hearing will ba Winifred Ann Wallace Lot 3 Blk Mary Ann Fedewa, Robert E, Apr. 15: Briggs, Kenneth D. ,.... area's hofw ' Section 11. Validity. The. in- Searles Willard D. and Lillian 23 Maple Rapids. held on the petition of Vlrgaline Jr. and Julia I, Fedewa, Roy F. and Marilyn M, to Robert H.' Creditors of the deceased are plattea subdivisions, 'except ' .validity of any section, clause, • C, to Donald A. and Joan K. Apr. 8: Marek, Brian J, and Zeeb for probate .of a purpoted and Pauline, Ahr Briggs and Darlene M. Harr property notified that ail claims against •uboh that part of'sucharfeas of sentence or provision of this will of the deceased tiated • Valentine Lot 7, Morton Est. No. Nancy L. to Wilford L. and property in Sec. 28 Bingham.1 the estate must.be presented 1. in Sec. 9, 8, Eagle. land within fifty; feerof any 'lot Ordinance shall- not affect the September 3, 1971, for the Geraldine Pelkey property in* Apr. 12: Fedewa, James R, Apr. 16: Beardslee, Ida M,; said Lee R. Rummell at'606 line of a jal4tU?d siibdivisuin,'or 'validity of any part of this . Apr, 7: Lamb, Edwin H, and Sec. 26 Victor. granting of the administration and Mary Ann; Fedewa, Robert Zarzyski, Carl J. and Joyce A. South Seventh Avenue, Alpena, the property line, of any parcel Ordinance which can be given of said estate to Virgil Zeeb, or Gertrude A. to Douglas W, and Apr. 8: Lawyers Title In­ E, Jr. and Julia I, Briggs, Roy Michigan 49707 and proof uport which there U a dwelling effect without such invalid part Karen Y. Brya property in Sec. to Joel K. and Cathy J, Jorae upuu wiiHJii mere is a dwelling i some other suitable person and surance Corp. to Joseph and F. and Pauline Ahr to Russell C. thereof filed with the court on or, 9 OHve. Lots 1,2, Blk, 6 Ovid. house.vOr^street-roadppr, high-.. or parts. t ( , for a determination of heirs. Mildred A, Spousta, property in and Priscilla R. Slagell Apr. 19: Willard D. Searles, before Sept 1, 1976, at 10:30 v J Apr. 7; Zalewski, Joseph T. a.m. Notice is further given that way rightof-wayt- *' * -* Section 12. Effective Date. Creditors of the deceased are Sec. 4 Greenbush. property in Sec. 28 Bingham. Builders, Inc, to Terry D. and Section 6. Notice. The Chief of notified that all claims against and Ruth A. to Thomas G. and Apr. 8: Carris, Percy J, to the estate will be thereupon This Ordinance is hereby Marion L. Moore Lot 5,6, Blk 41, Apr. 12: Cox, John D. and Joyce A. Reese Vac Buchanan Police shall serve or cause to be the estate mustfce presented to Donald E. Schaible Lot 332, Blk Barbar A to James R. and Mary assigned to persons appearing declared to be immediately St, Johns. St.^ Lot 6, Blk. 78, St. Johns. of record entitled thereto. served upon the owner, or necessary for the preservation the said Virgil Zeeb, 1103 '41 DeWitt. Ann Fedewa, Robert E. Jr. and Apr. 19: Wild Mark D. and person in possession, control or Hampshire Drive, St. Johns, Aprl 7: Newcombe, Gary L. Apr. 9: Forsberg, Terry A. Julia I. Fedewa, Roy F. and Dated: April 9, 1976 of the public peace, health or 1 and Patricia M. to Ronald A. 'Sharon M. to Gary L. Baker occupancy of land upon which safety, and therefore is adopted M.tPh»ganMf48879 and proof and Beulah J.; Forsberg, Pauline Ahr Briggs property in property in Sec. 3b Riley. Lee R. Rummell weeds or grass are standing at a thereof with copies of claims and Marsha A. Gaggemos Lot 'Charles J. and Reatha I. to Sec. 28 Bingham. Petitioner at the regular meeting of the 41, Millbrook Mds. No. 2. height of twelve inches or more, DeWitt City Council this 19th filed with the court on or before Charles J. and Reatha I. Fors­ Apr. 12: Fedewa, James R. . 606 South'Seventh Avenue a written notice of violation July 14, 1976. \ • Apr. 7: Simmon, Daniel A. berg Lot 68, Riverwood. day 'of April, 1976, as an and Mary Ann Fedewa, Robert Alpena, Michigan 49707 demanding abatement within 10 emergency ordinance in Notice is further given that and Mary Ellen to Frederick J. Apr. 9: Long Development Legal News Prepared by: and Karen M, Kohagen E. Jr. and Julia I. Briggs, Roy days of the date of the notice. compliance with the Charter of the estate will thereupon be Inc. to Walter J, and Patricia F. and Pauline Ahr to "John D. Attorney for Petitioner: The notice shall be given by property in Sec. 14 Dallas. State of Michigan, In the the City of DeWitt, and given assigned to persons appearing Anne Hoppe Lot 138 Country and Barbara A. Cox property in Daniel C. Mais on certified mail, return receipt immediate effect. of record entitled thereto. Apr. 7: Kohagen, Frederick J, Mds. Circuit Court for the County of Sec. 28 Bingham. w 202 East Washington Street requested, ''or by-personal Dated: April 22, 1976 and Karen M. to Fowler Public Apr. 12: Ellis, Inez to Stephen CLINTON. DeWitt, Mich. 48820 service, or, by the posting Schools property in Sec. 14 Apr. 13: Stambaugh, Richard IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Virgaline Zeeb • R. and Sheila A* Mead property GARY CRAIG HADSELL, Ph.(517)669-3400 53-1 thereof at the premises where undersigned Mayor and Clerk- Dallas. E. and Elizabeth A. to Leslie Plaintiff, v. CAROL MARIE Petitioner in Sec. 2 Watertown. Franklin Sr. and Bertha M. the violation exists, in a cons­ Treasurer of the City of DeWitt 3200 E. Herb is on Road Apr. 7: Goucher, Lynn D^jnd Apr. 12: Lake Geneva L. and HADSELL, Defendant. picuous place. ' hereby authenticate this Or­ Jacqueline H, to Berry Con­ Dumont property in Sec. 29 ORDER TO ANSWER ORDINANCE NO. 82 Bath, MI 4880B Company to William' R. and Victor. CITY OF DEWITT Section 7. Abatement. If the dinance by their signatures. Attorney for "Petitioner: struction Company property in Lorene Florence Dubendorf Lot File No. 76-5547-DO person so served does not abate City of De Witt Sec. 2 Bath. Apr. 13: Livermore, Milo CLINTON COUNTY, Glassen, Rhea'd, McLean & 214 Geneva Shores, No. 2. Roger and Barbara J. to John the nuisance within 10 days the By: Murl J. Eastman, its Campbell Apr. 7: Goucher, Lynn D. and Apr, 12: Barger, Ted E. and On the 22nd day of March, MICHIGAN and Delores J. Kazenko AN ORDINANCE TO City may proceed to abate such Mayor 800 Davenport Bldg. Jacqueline H. to Berry Con­ Sandra M. to Jack D. and 1976, an action was filed by nuisance, keeping an account of By: Ella Mae Terpenning, its property in Sec. 22 DeWitt. Plaintiff, against CAROL REQUIRE THE CUTTING OF Lansing, Mich. 48933 struction Co. property in Sec. 2 Rebecca Lee Zimmerman, Lot the expense of the abatement, Clerk-Treasurer 53-1 Ph. (517J.489-5757 53-1 'Bath. Apr. 13: Kazenko, John and MARIE HADSELL, Defendant, WEEDS AND GRASS ON 16, North Rosewood. Delores J. to Thomas Lebovic and such expense shall be ' Apr. 7: McGarey, Eugene and. in this Court, to obtain a decree LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF Apr. 12: Brown Earl H. and Lot No. 31 Chateau Hills, DE WITT; DECLARING charged to and paid by the Ruth to United States Mutual Edna C, to Robert E. and Lela of absolute divorce. t owner, occupant or person in Real Estate Investment Trust Apr. 13: Billings, Jack D. and IT IS HEREBY ORDERED .WEEDS AND GRASS STAND­ J. Jones Lot 7, 8 Blk 3 Ovid. Barbara to Stella See property ING TWELVE INCHES IN possession or control of the property in Sec. 20 DeWitt. Apr. 12: Carter, Thomas F. that the Defendant, CAROL premises. The expense shall St. Johns Police report in Sec. 7 Lebanon. MARIE HADSELL, shall an­ HEIGHT OR MORE TO BE A Apr. 7: Jury, Otto and Enid to and Barbara J. to James R. and PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND TO include the actual mowing Gary L. and Glee R. Bengel Apr. 13: Price, William and swer or take such other action charges incurred by the City, Mary Ann Fedewa; Robert E. Virginia to Gale F. and Marcia PRESCRIBE PENALTIES The St. Johns Police in­ property in Sec. 35 Essex. Jr. and Julia I. Fedewa, Roy F. as may be permitted by law on plus an administrative charge Four arrests were made for A. Price Lot 23, 24, Blk 4 Cobb, FOR THE VIOLATION vestigated the following in­ driving under the influence and Apr. 7: Foo, W. Mjng and and Pauline Ahr Briggs or before the 1st day of July, of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). Randall and Wooll Add 1976. Failure to comply with this THEREOF. cidents during the past week: one for drunk and disorderly. Priscilla to Larry B, and Renee property in Sec. 28 Bingham. THE CITY OF DE WITT Section 8. Lien. Charges for S.ProchazkaLot'll, 12, Blk. 21 Apr. 13: Kinney, Zella G. to order will result in a judgment Eleven cases of vandalism, 7 A Bicentennial flag was Apr. 12: Fedewa, James R. • Archie K. and Violet Lots 8, 9, ORDAINS: weed or grass cutting shall be a consisting of slashed tires. Chief reported stolen from the Farm St. Johns, and Mary Ann Fedewa, Robert by default against such 10, Blk. 16, Village Bath. ' Defendant for the relief Section I. Weeds; Definition. lien upon 'the premises. French said the vandals are Bureau Office on East Gibbs. Apr. 7: Armbrustmacher, E. Jr. and Julia I. Briggs, Roy All plant growth except flowers Whenever ,a bill for such subject to prosecution and, if 'Clement J. and Pauline S. to Apr. 14: Summer Lane Inc. to demanded in the Complaint Clayton .Sherrick, 415 F. and Pauline Ahr to Thomas James R. and Anne L. filed in this Court. (other than wild flowers), charges has been rendered, the minors, their parents are Meadowview Dr., reported the Paul J. and Linda Arm- F, and Barbara J. Carter vegetables, agricultural crops, Clerk may file with the Register responsible for payment of Freiburger Out lot B Summer Date of Order: April 1, 1976. 1 theft of between $100 - $125 of property in Sec. 28 Bingham Lane No. 4. trees, bushes, or grass, are of Deeds for Clinton County a ' damages. tools stolen. HONORABLE LEO W. hereby declared to be "weeds", statement of lien claim. This Apr. 14: Shooltz, Russell L. CORKIN and Joyce I. to Michael Steven whether noxious or otherwise. statement shall contain a legal CITY OF ST. JOHNS Circuit Judge description of the premises, the and Susan Ilene Cole property Countersigned: s/ Deputy Clerk Section 2. Public Nuisance. in Sec. 17 DeWitt. All weeds and grass standing at expenses and costs incurred Kelvin H. Dickinson, and the date the weeds were NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Apr. 141 Loomis, Wayne A., Attorney for Plaintiff the height of twelve inches or more on land within the City of cut, and a notice that the City Loomis, Mark L. to Charles I. Suite 6 Professional Park claims a lien for this amount. ST. JOHNS CITY COMMISSION and Peggy J. McMillen, Out lot 4295 Okemos Road DeWitt, unless otherwise ex­ Section 9. Foreclosure of There will be a special meeting of the St, Johns City Com­ Notice is hereby given that the St. Johns City Commission A Nelson Subdv. Okemos, Michigan 48864 cepted by this Ordinance, are hereby declared to be public Lien. Property subject to a lien mission on Monday, May 3,1976 in the City Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Momfay, May 24, Apr. 14: Mesh, Eva to Roy F. Telephone: (517) 349-2350 50-4 nuisances. for unpaid weed cutting charges Chambers at 121 E. Walker, St. Johns at 7:30 p.m. Purpose 1976 in the City Commission Chambers at 121 E. Walker Briggs Lot 1, Mesh's Park Side shall be sold for nonpayment of of which is to discuss the possible awarding of contracts St., St. Johns to hear all persons interested irrthe proposed Subdv. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Section 3. Unlawful Height of ' Weeds and Grass. It shall be the same and the proceeds of for the ultimate disposal of refuse from the city of St. 1976-77 city budget. Copies of the budget are available for Apr. 14: Valentine, Donald A. OF HEARING unlawful for any person or such sale shall be applied to pay Johns. public inspection in the office of the clerk. and Joan K. to Raymond E. and State of Michigan, the Billie S. Tornosky, Lots 7, 8, Probate Court for the County of persons to permit weeds or the Charges after deducting Blk. 22 St. Johns. Clinton. grass to reach a height of twelve costs, as is the case in the' F. Bruce Wood foreclosure of statutory liens. F. Bruce Wood Apr. 15: Clinton National Estate of EVAH JANE inches or more on land owned "•^'cWcierk "i City Clerk Bank and Trust to Nickolas and. -BRACY', a/k/a EVAH-J. **by or under the possession, SuSifpreclpsure shall be in the •—r w naWbrthe CityT ' cbmrsi "v Hazel Kurczewski property in BRACY deceased. -"control orjoccupancy] of such "i H\tAmusl & P TREASURE CHEST

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.* u W*jJ I V\, 8B -CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN April 28,1976 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN EAGLE UNITED CHURCH METHOD1STCHURCH ' 410S,MapleAve,,MnpteRapId3 Rev. Ray McBratnlc, Pastor Rev. Hector Goodall -Pastor Next Week in Telephone 627-6533 or 489-3307 , phone 682-4165 9:30 ajn. • Morning Worship 10 ajn. Worship Service v ; 19:30 a.m. - Church School 11 a.m. Church School 7:30 p.m, - Wednesday, Bible Study and 7 p.m. Song Festival (Everyone prayer meeting welcome) > Clinton County churches EAGLE FOURSQUARE CHURCH Wed. Night 6:30 & 7:30 choir practices V? Rev.and Mrs. Royal Burnelt, Past pr -Thurs. Night 8 p.m. Fellowship Service All Churches in Clinton County are Invited to send 10:00 ajn, • Sunday School their weekly announcements, to The Clinton County 11:15 a.m. • Morning Worship News. They must reach us by 10 a.m. Monday to Insure 7:30 p.m. - Wednesday Prayer meeling Eureka Area publication In the current week's Issu'e. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH -• CONGREGATIONAL David J. Zimmer, pastor CHRISTIAN CHURCH i (onemllenorlhoftrafflcltght-Elsie) 2619E. Maple RopidsRd. DougM. Jones, Pastor FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Holy Day: Eve before at7:30p.m.and7 Sunday Phone 224-7709 Maple Aunue at State Street LENTENSCHEDULE Wednesday: • & 9 a.m. and 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Bible School 10:15a.m. 7:00 p m.-Sr. Choir Practice AverlllM Carson, Minister Ash Wednesday (March 3 - Holy Com­ Weekday Masses: 7:30 a.m. St 7:30 p,m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m, Sunday munion) First Word: "Father, Forgive" 7:30 p.m.-Jr, Choir Practice and Penance: 4-5 & 8-8:30 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. t 10 a.m.-Sunday School for everyone Children's Circle Thursday, April 29 . Lenten Service II (March 10) Second Bapdsm: Sunday at 1 p.m. Please call In Wed.Prayer&BlbleStudy 7:00pm. 11 a.m.-Worship Service Word: "With Me In Paradise" 7:30 p.m.-Bible Study, Discussion & Wednesday The Symphonettes, 20 students from the Grand Rapids School of 3:30 p m. — Children's Choir Rehersal Prayer advance. 4:00 p.m. — Junior Choir Rehearsal Lenten Service HI (March 17) Third Word: "Behold Your Son.. Your Mother" Youth Fellowship • 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30 p.m.-Juiior Choir the Bible and Music, will present a musical concert at Grove. Bible Sunday, May 2 Lenten Service IV (March 24) Fourth after the Evening Service 7:00pjn.-Scnior Choir Church, 6990 Price ltd., St. Johns, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Grand 9:45 am. — Pastoral Board Meeting Word: "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" Women of the Church of God • Meeting DeWlTT COMMUNITY CHURCH 7:30 p.m.-Blble Study 9:45 ajn. — Church School Lenten Service V (March 31) Fifth 1st Tuesday each month. (Inter-denomlnatlonal) 8:30 p m.-Prayer Service Hapids School of the Bible and Music Is a technical training in* 11:00 a.m, — Morning Worship MurlJ. Eastman, Pastor Bath Area Nursery provided for all services. Word: "I Thirst" JimMcGovney, stitute offering a concentrated education in the Word of God. Music 6;30 p.m. — Doubts Steak Fry" at the Lenten Service VI (April 7) Sixth Word: home of Mr and Mrs. Roger "It Is Finished" Sunday School SupL is also a major emphasis at the school, and oyer 100 of the 640 Rasmussen, 1002 Lincolnshire Dr. Maundy Thursday (April 15h . Holy Marge Pierson.Co-Supt, Tuesday, May 4 BATH UNITED METHOD 1ST CHURCH Matherton students are involved In a_ weekly musical ministry. Communion) Rev. Clarence Keith. 8:00 p.m. — Mabel Maier Division at the Good Friday Evening (April 16) Seventh DeWitt Area 9:45 a.m. i Church School home of Mrs.' Barry Dean, 905 W. Mc- Word: "Father, Into Thy Hands I Commit 11 a m. • Church 9:45 a.m. Church School "Connell St. My Spirit" 1 7 p.m. • Youth Fellowship Area Wednesday, May 5 11:00 a.m. Worship Easter Sunday • April 18 7pm.- Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p m. Bible Study 6:45 p m. — Boy Scout Troop 81 7pm.- Wednesday Bible Study and Expect 5,000 7:30 pjn. — Chancel Choir Rehearsal MATHERTON COMMUNITY Mission Sunday • March 21 (8 & 10:30 WAYSIDE CHAPEL Prayer Meeting BATH BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH 7:30 pjn. — Board of Trustees service)' Rev. Edward Azzam former A BIBLE CHURCH Rev. Richard Cote. Pastor missionary to the Middle East (Beirut 1437 Turner Road, DeWitt Church Office Hours: 2:00 p m. • Sunday School Lebanon) will be guest preacher. During Rev, Darold English, Pastor 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Monday through Friday Phone 669-3353 t WESLEYAN HOLINESS CHURCH 3:00 p,m. • Worship Service 8:30 a m. to noon Adult Bible Class at 9:15 he will lecture 130W.Willlams.Ovid 6:30 p.m. Youth fellowship for Walkathon Tel: 224-2636 and show color slides dealing with the Rev. Roger Helnlen, Pastor 7:30 p m. Evening Service culture, people and problems of the Middle 10 a.m. Sunday School FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Phone 834-2777 Midweek Service on Wednesday 7:30 East. 11 ajn. Worship Service p.m. . , Detailed instructions including Box 123 6 pm. Young People OR Sunday, May 2, about 5000 200 East State Street Sunday School 10 a.m. Wacousta walkers from the tri-county a complete map of the Walk >, < 7 p.m. Evening Service Morning Worship 11 a.m. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS St. Johns, Mi, 48879 REORGANIZED CHURCH OF 7:15 pm. Wednesday-Bible Study and area are expected to gather at route will be provided to each Francis Carl Johannldes, Minister Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. CHRISTOFLATTERDAYSAINTS JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Prayer Corner Upton Rd.& Sloll Rd. CornerofRailroad&U.S.ZT Area the Lansing Civic Center for the person who registers. r A friendly church with a message Tor Thursday pigbt Bible study In parsonage ' Elder R. Premoe 9.30 a.m. • Church School * ' today. , fifth annual Walkathon of the 11:00 ajn. - Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Bring a question. Church School 10 o'clock Bible Loving - Bible Believing - Bible Sunday School'- 10 a.m, Preaching Capitol Chapter of The National Walkers seek pledges from Thursday.Aprim -" Worship Service 11 o'clock Preaching Service 11 a.m. , , WACOUSTA COMMUNITY UNITED members of the community for G-9 p m. - "Heritage, Festival" - Potluck METHODIST CHURCH Foundation-March of Dimes. April 25 ' BANNISTER UNITED METHODIST Choir Practice • Wednesday 6:30 pm. Rev. Edward F.Otto, pastor each mile they walk. Anyone, REDEEMER UNITED Mid-Week Prayer Service - Wednesday 3-fi p m. - District Worship dnd Ministry CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Phone 626-6623 Walkers who register at the with a total pledge of $5, may Workshop at Edmore United Methodist Rev. Emmet Ka dwell IQ5N.BrldgeSt. Ovid Area 7:30 p m. i join the Walk. However, those ,Church. Ronald J. Thompson, Pastor Everyone Welcome Morning Worship: lO a.m. Civic Center between 8 and 9 Tuesday, April 27 Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Church School Classes 11:15 a.m. a .m. will be starting on a 20 mile, under 12 should be accompanied 1:30 pjn.-Ruth Circle ChurchSchool "10:30a.m. 9:30 ajn.-Worshlp [nursery provided) Jr. and Sr. Hi Y.F. 6:00 p.m. walk that will lead them east on by an adult and persons under 1:30 p.m. • Elizabeth. Circle Cherub Choir, Wednesday 3:45 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10:30 a.m.-Coffee Fellowship THE UNITEDCHURCH OF OVID Michigan Avenue as far as 18 should have parental, per­ 7:30 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting (No ChurchSchool June-August) WestFrontStreet Thursday, April 29 S US-27 & E.Baldwin Fulton Area Youth Choir, Thursday 6:45 p m. Haslett and back to the Civic mission. All walkers are urged JosephF.Eger,Jr.,Pastor Rev. Claude B. Ridley, Jr., Pastor 7-9 p.m. -Study Class "A Nation Under COMMUNITY OFST,JUDE Chancel Choir, Thursday 7:30 p m. Center. March of Dimes of­ to wear clothing appropriate for God" Catholic Church ^ WSCS Noon Meetings every 3rd Wednes- the Weather, heavy wool socks April 30-May 2 10:00 ajn. - Sunday School Father JeromeSchmltt, Pastor Worship Service -10 a.m. FULTON FULLGOSPELCHURCH ficials expect that ap­ 11:00 ajn. - Morning Worship Church School -11 a m. x .day and sturdy comfortable shoes. Senior Ifi UMYF Weekend study of Death 801N. Bridge iimileeastofPerrinlononM-57 ~ WXYZ Noon Meeting every 1st Wednes proximately 80% of the walkers 6;30 pm, • Youth Service Nursery service for all children up to 2nd •smile south & Dying 7:30 p m. • Sunday Evening day will complete the 20 miles. * Sunday,May2 % Dally Mass: Mon. and Thurs.-7:30 p.m. grade. Rev. LynnShunk, Pastor Funds raised by the Walkers 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, second and Tues. Wed. and Fri.-7:00 a.m. \ Council on Ministries every 2nd Wednes­ Children's Baptism during the 11 ajn. fourth WMC Worship Service • Sunday Mass: 9:00 and 11:15, a.m. OVID FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 9:45 am- Sunday School day at 7:30 Paul Bishop, Walkathon are used toward the fight Coffee Hour following the worship service 7:30 p m. - Wednesday evening service Main at Oak Street 11:00 ajn. - Morning Worship Administrative Board, 4th Monday of chairman, says that'every against birth defects and to aid Rev. Earl C. Copelln, Pastor 7:00 p.m. - Youth Service 7:45 p.m. - every 3rd month. PRICE UNITED MET HOD 1ST CHURCH those children already afflicted •• PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE EAST be WITT BIBLE CHURCH Evening Service effort is being made to insure DaroldD, Boyd, Pastor 9:45 a m. Church School, 11:00 a.m. \ through research, medical 680N.LanslngSt. *• 445 Division St. E.Lansing (Non-Denominational) ' 7:45 p m. - Thursday.Praycrandpraise the maximum amount of safety St. Johns. Mich. RoundLakeRoad »jmileEostofUS-27 Morning Worship services, public and Wednesday 7 pm. Prayer and Bible service and supervision. Volunteer Marshall DeLay, Pastor 9:45 • Church School Glen J. Farnham, Pastor professional education. The Phone 593-2365 Study 8 pm. Senior Choir Victor nurses with medical supplies 11:00 ajn. - Worship Service will be at each of the ten check Jean Granger-march of Dimes- Women's Society • last Wednesday of Sunday Prenatal Clinic and the < 10:00 a m. Sunday School each month. Dinner at 12:30 p m. Business 10 a m.-Sunday School Classes for all points, doctors will be on duty, 1)100 a m Morning Worship Pewomo Township Michigan State University 7:30 p m. Sunday Evening meeting at 1:30 ages NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP and radio contact by the Central UMYF meets each Sunday at 7 p.m 11 a m.-Mbrning Worship "Tlie church with ActsSO^O vision" Genetics Clinic are among local 7:30 p m. Tues. Even. Prayer Meeting GROVE BIBLE CHURCH / Michigan Amateur Radio Club 7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service Council of Ministries - last Monday of 5:45 pm.-Youth Fellowship, Senior, 14 1100 N.Mnin St., Ovid Area recipients of these funds. each month at 8 p m and up; Jet Cadets, 10-13 Rev, Richard Gleason ' Rev. Robert Prange, Paslor ' and local CB operators will be Administrative Board - the first Sunday 7 p m.-Evening Service . Church Phone 834-5950 Price and Shepardsvllle Roads maintained throughout the For further information, call FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Parsonage Phone 834-2473 S12S. US-27 of each month following a co-operative, Wednesday Walk to provide any emergency the March of Dimes office—482- noon dinner. 7:30 p.m.-Blble Study and Prayer. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 ajn - Sunday School. Classes for St. Johns, Mich. Pewamo, Michigan 1249. Senior choir rehearsal • each Wednesday Supervised nursery for babies and small 10:00 a.m. Sunday School aliases service ihat might'be needed. Hev.PcterF.NIeufckoop.Pastor 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Rev.RlchardSlralt 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Afundamental Bible believing church,- at 7:30 p m. children in all services. "An open door to an open book" ... A 7:00 p.m Evening Worship 6-30 p m. - Young People 7:30p.m. Wednesday evening services for Sunday: 9:30ajn. Morning Worshlp7:00 9:45 a-am. Bible School Bible preaching church with a message for p.m. United Methodist Youth Fellowship 7;30 p m. - Evening Service JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES you.... all age groups 7j30 p.m. - Wednesday.prayermectimt 11 am. Worship Service Kingdom Hall Sunday School Classes 10:45 a.m. 11 ajn. Children's Churches , I Ladies Missionary Circle meets 4th 1993 North Lansing St. Thursday 6 pm. Youth Hour SOUTH RILEY BIBLE CHURCH COMMUNITY OFST.JUDE . ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fowler News Couples Club meets 4th Saturday in 7pm Evening Worship Tuesday. 7:3.0 p.m. • Congregation Book Willard Farrier, Pastor Pewamo, Michigan Catholic Church month Each Wed. 7pm Bible Study and prayer. Studies. Text studies "The Nations Shall Located 4 mile east of Francis Road Father MichaelD. Murphy Rl.Rev.Msgr.ThomasJ.Bolger, MA B p m. • Choir practice - Jr. Basketball Know That 1 Am Jehovah - How? onChadwickRoad 801N. Bridge Pastor C Nursery for babies and small chddren for Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - Theocratic Dadv Mass - 7:30 a m Mrs. Grace Bissell of Mrs. Verhon Benjamin was a aH services. ., „, "Saturday 4:30 p.m. & 7:45 pjn. ttt Ministry School -- Texts Used: "Bible" (lr. 10 ajn. - Sunday School Daily Mass: 8 a.m. except Thursday Pewamo-spent ^Monday, with dinner"guest of Mrs. Lula-Boak^ Church office hours t, and "Aid to Bible Understanding" 8:30 ^11 am. - Worship Service Sunday MaS3: 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday 8:00 a m. & 10:00*a,m.. Lansing Sunday. ," 9-12 & 1-3 Monjijhoi,^ p m,"ServIce Meeting Confessions: Saturday 3:30 lo 4:30 p.m. Holy Baptism - Sunday, 1 p.m. '" Mrs. Emma Vance.' Sunday 9'30 am. - Public Lecture - Sacred Confession - Saturday, 3:30 and ST.JOHN'SEPISCOPALCHURCH f 7:30 pm. 'Home fires are responsible Given by Qualified Representative of the HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Mrs. Cecil Boak, Mrs. Donald for about half of all fire deaths. Corner of Mead & Walker SIs. Watchlower, Bible and Tract Society. MBW.HerbisonRd. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Family Holy Hour Tor Peace • Saturday, K1MBERLY CHURCH OFCHRIST Boak and Mrs, Dorothy Hev.HughBannlnga 10:30 a.m. - Watchlower Study - Current DeWitt 510 Mabbit Road, Ovid 7:15 pm. 1007 Kimbcrly Drive Most fatal home fires occur at Ph 224-2600 ' Issue of the "Watchlower" magazine I FatherJosephAubin Lansing, Michigan Monosmith and son of Tucson, studies. Sunday School 9a.m. night, when, flames, smoke and John Halts 'Ariz, spent Friday morning toxic gases gain headway un­ 8 A.M. Holy Communion every Sunday PUBLIC INVITED Worship 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday with Mrs. Lula Boak and other 10 A M Holy Communion & Sermon, 2nd NO COLLECTION TAKEN 7:00 pm. Evening Mass on Wednesday 11 a m.' Morning Worship noticed while the family is & 4th Sundays ST.ANNE-SEP1SC0PALC11URC1I Confessions 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m, - Bible Study relatives while they were here. .Morning Prayer & Sermon, 1st, 3rd & 5th Corner US-27 and Webb Road asleep. That's why a night-time CliL'HCH OFT1IE NAZARENE Gunnisonville 6pm.- Evening Worship They left for Tucson Monday fire escape plan is a "must" for Sundays ' 515 North Lansing Street Rev. Glenn V. Cattey, Jr., Vicar Midweek service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning. Last Sunday every month at Npon, Family Rev. Kenneth Anderson Residence 669-3067 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH night everyone. PoUuck Dinner - Phone 224-7950 Church 669-3967 Rev. Wayne Glassman Mondays~Overeaters Anonymous at 7:30 M-2latElsieRd. Area First & Third Sundays P.M. / • 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Morning Prayer 9 a.m Cub Pack S12 on last Mon. of month at 7 11:00 a m. - Morning Worship ' Second & Fourth Sundays 9:45 a.m. Sunday School GUNNISONVILLE , P.M. 6:15 p m. - Young People's Service Holy Communion 9 a.m. 11:00a.m. Morning Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THESE CLINTON COUNTY FIRMS * Tuesdays-Wt. Watchers at 6'30 P.M. 7:00 p m. - Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Clark and Wood Roads Wednesdays-Webelos Scouts at 7 P.M. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and 7:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer meeting Rev. PaulSchiebner, Minister ' Holy Communion during Lent at 7:30 prayer, hour. VALLEYFARMSBAPTISTCHURCH P.M. 214 E. State Rd. 9:30 a m. Church Service MAKE THIS CHURCH PAGE POSSIBLE, . Thursdays-Overeaters Anonymous at 9:30 FREE METHODIST CHURCH Lansing 10:45 a m. Sunday School A.M 305 Church Street Fowler Area AA. ALANON. AL ATEENS at 8 P.M. Phone 224-3349 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Rev. Rodney Dean 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service ST. JOHNS ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. JOHNS CHURCH OF CHIUST 5:30 p m. Youth Groups Beginning with Sunday the 4th Grade. Fowler 400E Stalest. H.E. Rossow, Pastor DavidWood,MinIster ' 10:oo ajn. Sunday School > Wednesday Westphalia Ph. 224^5421 11:00 a m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 6:00 pm. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a m. Sunday School & Bible Class 9:30 a m Sunday School Area St Johns Co-op Wednesday Central Nat'l Bank Schmitt Electric 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship & Com­ SOUTH DeWlTT CHURCH MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH munion 6:30 p m. C.Y.C. , OFST^JOHNS OF CHRIST Rev. FT. Albert J. Schmltt, Pastor ST. MARY'S CHURCH 6:00 p.m. Youth Meeting 8:00 p m. Bible Study and Prayer Ser­ , 293lHerb[sonbesideDeWittHigh5chool 7:00 p m. Evening Worship vice Westphalia SERVING YOU FROM • 1002 E State Minister: Dr. JamesGlrdwood Saturday Evening Mass - 4:30,7:00 o'clock Rev, Father James Schmitl N Clinton 7:00 pm. Wed. Bible Study . SALEM UMTKD Tel. 669 5000 or 626-6006 p.m. FOUR LOCATIONS St Johns A Friendly Church with a Scriptural Rev. James J. Schmitt-Adminlstrator MKTHODISTCHURCH Sunday Masses 6:30, 8:30,10:30 a.m. Phone 587-4201 . St. Johhs-Ovid-Pewamo Phone 224-2381 Message US 27 and County Line Rd. 9:20 a m. Bible School Holy Days - Holy Day Eve, 4:30 p.m. 7:00 Southgate Plaza Phone 224-4277 , Pastor Paul R. Jones 10.30 a m. Morning Worship o'clock pm. Holy Day • 6:30 & 8'30 Saturday Night Masses: 4:30 & 7:00 pm. 1 Phone224-7709» ' Communion Weekly < am. Member FDIC Sorrowful Mother Novena-During school Sunday Morning 6:00. 8.00,10:00 Parsonage & Office 2620 E. Maple Rapids 6:30 p m. Youth Groups WeekaaysMonday&Friday7il5S[ 11:20 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ltd Eureka, 7:30 pm. Evening Worship year 7:30 p.m. Summer months 8:00 Rev, William G. Hankerd, Pastor Wednesday o'clock p.m. a.m. S & H farm , Allaby-Brewbaker, Rev. Raymond Gjehring Sacrament of Penance-Saturdays 3:30 to Tues. & Thurs. 7:15 & 8:30 a.m. Phillips Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Hour of Power: Prayer and. 4:oo o'clock p.m. and after 7:00 o'clock Wednesday 7:15 & 7:30 p.m. » Associate Pastor 9:00 Worship Holy Days 5:30, 7:15 & 11:20 a.m. 7:30 Rectory 109LIndenSt. Ph. 224-3313 Bible Study , p.m. mass. 10.00 Church School Thursday, Convent 110S.Oaklahd Ph.224-3769 7:30 p m, W.S"C S. Third Thursday each 1st Fridays - Thursday from 11:00 a.m, to pm Sales & Service 7:30 p'm. Calling Program 12:00 p.m. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Mass 7:30 p.m. Implement Inc. School 20lE.Cass Ph.224-2421 month. Mass Schedule until all are heard New Holland Machinery Baptism - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. by ap­ Saturday Evening -7pm. SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST FinSTBAPTISTCHURCH ' pointment Other arrangements by Our Specialty COMPANY Sunday - 7:30. 9,10:30 and 12 M00S.Oakfand OF DeWlTT, SBC ' appointment. 108U N Clinton St Holy Days - See bulletin Paul E.Penno, Pastor Rev. Jerry Cole, Pastor 4 Mi N on US-27 to '313 N Lansing St Weekdays • 8:30 a.m. and 7 p m. ^ U068DeWitlRd. Maple Rapids French Rd St Johns, Michigan Sacrament of Penance - Saturdays, 3:30 Services held on Saturday Phone 224-2777 lo5pm : after 7 p.m Mass until 8:30 pm.. Phone 224-4661 9:15 am.- Church Service Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. < \ Weekday evenings - a few minutes before 10:30 a m. • Sabbalh School Service Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Area evening Mass. 6 o'clock - Church Training Elsie Area First Fridays—Sacrament of Penance, WESTPH.GIUM UNITED 7 o'clock Evening Worship Egan Ford Federal-Mogul Thursday from 4 to 5 p m. and-afler the METHODIST CHURCH Midweek^Prayer Service 7:30. Youth evening Mass Until all are heard. Mass and Corner of Parks and Grove Rd fellowship 2nd & 4th Sunday at 8 o'clock. ELSIE METllODIST CHURCH ^ THE UNITED SPACE prayers of Adoration at 7 P,tn, Holy Rev. Brian K. Sheen, Minister Join us in worship where "everybody is Rev. David Litchfield, Minister . METHODIST CHURCH Communion on Friday at 6 and,£15 a m. Maple Rapids Sales, Inc. CORPORATION somebody and Christ is Lord." 9:30 a.m. ' Morning Worship Adoration pf the Blessed "Sacrament. 9:30 a m. - Worship Service . For more information call 669-9752 or Pastor Rev. J. Thomas Churn FOR Thursday 7 p.m. on First Friday after ' 10*45 a m. - Church School write Box 306, DeWitt. 10:30 a.m, - Sunday School, Supt Merle Parsonage-Middlelon evening Mass. Baese Phone 236-7742 200 W. Higham St Johns Plant Devotions—Our Mother of Perpetual / SHKPARDSV1LLH UNITED ; DUPLAINMETHODISTCHURCH RENT Help Novena - after 7:15 p.m. Mass each MKTllODJST CHURCH VALLEY FARM UNITED Sunday Phone 224-2285 Tuesday. Dr. Darold Boyd,Pastor PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Rev.DavId Litchfield,Minister 9:30 ajn. Worship Service Religious Instruction Classes — Adult 445 Division Street Rev. Neil Bollnger, pastor 10:30 ajn. Sunday School Inquiry Class, Tuesday at 8 p.m. High East Lansing, Michigan 155 E. State Rd. 10 a.m.-Sunday School* SupL Kenneth School CCD, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Phone 489-1705 Kigcr Tuesday Public Grade School CCD, Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:45 a.m, 11 ajn. • Worship Service 7:00 p.m^Senior Choir Practice Wednes­ D&B FOWLER 4 until 5 p.m Church School 9:30 a m. - Sunday School SPACE' FIRST BAPT1STCHURCH day Baptisms—Each Sunday at 1:30 by Wednesday: 7:00 p,m. Choir practice. 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship 2nd Wednesday each monlh appointment. Other arrangements by 8:00 p m. Prayer Service. 7:30 p m. - Sunday evening Evangelisitc 7:00 p.m. W.S.C.S. appointment. * Administrative Board first Monday in 10 a m. Sunday School Party Shoppe FOR 11 a.m. Worship Service ' Thursday the month. Wednesday, 7130 p.m. - Jfouth Service 10:00 Bible, Study General meeting of WSCS third Thurs­ Thursday, 7:30 p.m. • Bible Study 6:30 p m. Junior & Senior B.Y.F. Open Monday thru Saturday Mathews Elevator ST. JOHNSLUTHERANCHURCH day in January, April and September. We cordially invite you to attend any or 7:00 p.m. Evening Service GnEENBUSH UNITED METHODIST Complete Party Supplies .' (Missouri Synod) Afternoon Circle meets second Thursday all of these services 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Junior and Senior CHURCH RENT Rev, Michael R. Ruhl, Pastor at Ihe homes of members. Listen lo our international broadcast Choir Practice Scotland MarehaURoads * 224 N Clinton Berean Circle meets Ihfrd Thursday HARVESTIME Sunday morning at 10:30 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Prayer and Bible Pastor - Norman Wood Phone 224-3535 Divine Worship 6:00-10:30 . a.m. WRBJ, 1580 on your dial, Study Grain-Feed-Beans 9! 15 evening In each month at the homes of Sunday School & Bible Class members, Sunday, Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays DUPLA1NCHURCH OFCHRIST 10:00 a.m. Church School Church Office hours - 9:00 - 12:00 WAYSIDE IIAPTISTCIIUHCH ST. PETERLUTHERAN CHURCH 3 miles west Ovid-ElsieHighSchool 11:00 a.m. Church Services Phone 593-2111 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Rev. Harold McGuIre 'MISSOURI SYNOD 5565 E. Colony Road UMW 4lh Wednesday at 8 p.m. Capitol Savings mornings. Friday. The Corner of N. US-27 and Roosevelt Rds. S miles west of St, Johns on M-21 Justin Shepard, Minister SPACE Office Telephone: 224-3544 5'£ miles south on Francis Road BillNichclson,YouthMlnistcr LOWE UNITED Parsonage Telephone: 224-7400 Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. , " 2mlleswcstonChurchRoad METHODIST CHURCH AND LOAN ASSN. Educational Wing Telephone; 224-8156 Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Roger V.HelnU, Pastor* 9:45 a.m, • Sunday School Comer of Lowe & N. Lowe Road FOR Adult Instruction - Mori. 10100 a.m. 7:00- Sunday Evening • 6:00 p.m. Ham,- Church Across from the Essex School WESTPHALIA P.m. Wednesday evening service 7:30 p.m. 6:00 a.m. • Worship 6p.m. -Youth fellowship and adult Bible Rev. Gordon Showers 222 N Clinton Evangelism and Elders at 6:30 p.m, A church where everyone is welcome. 10:30 ajn. • Worship , Bible Study Tuesdays. Bethel and Teachers at 7:00* 9:15 am. * Sunday School and Bible 7pm.- Evening Service 'Sunday RENT; Phone 224-2304 P.m. FIRST CHURCH OFflOIl Classes. ,7P.rrt. - Wednesday - Prayen Meeting 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Weekday School and Confirmation M-21&DeWlltRd. Holy Communion, first Sunday or the lilOOajn Worship Hour Classes, Wednesday, 3:30 • 6 p,m. Itcv.W.Jc(fWcbb,PaBlor month at B a.m, third Sunday of the month ST.CYRILCATIIOLICCHURCH 7:00 pm. lst£3rdWeckM,Y.F. Senior Choir • 6:30 p.m. Thursday PhonciChurch 224-7190 at io:30 p.m. Rev, Thomas M.Kowalciyk, Pastor Tuesday, i Maynard-Allen P.O.Box 97l517E,MaInSt. Parr's Rexall SPACE Ladies Guild - LWML - 2nd Wednesday Parsonage 224-2483 lo:oo am, Prayer.Sludy Group Bannister' 48807 Phone(6^j270 Wednesday. each month at 8 p m. STATE BANK 9:30 aJn.-Sunday Morning Coffee & ST. TIIERKSECATHOLIC CHURCH 7:30 p.m, eacCouncilh monts han adt Committee7 p m. s -,3d Thursday Sunday Liturgies: Saturday - 7:00 p.m. 2nd of even months U.M.W. FOR 3rd Fellowship Time Fathers Francis Murray Thursday, Store Golden Age Fellowship" Group guS'ajn.-Pre-Sunday School Quiet time Sunday*" 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. pQrtlsnd-SunfieM-WestpholLa , andLawrencebclaney 6:00 pm. " CholrPracllce Thursday each month at I fcrtn. IO;Ot) fa jn -Sunday School Rectory: IWW.Rahdolph, Lansing Holy Day Liturgies: 7;00 a.m, and 8:00 Youth-and-and 4th Sundays ^Ujuiu 11:00 a.nvMorning Worship p.m. The Coiner Drug Store Membei FDIC Couples Bible Study • Sundays' at 7!» Phone 489-9051 ATTEND CH 01 WITH US. RENT 6:00 p.m. -Sr- Choir Practice Confessions: One half hour before all SOMETHING MISSING? MAYBE U R ! p.m, * 7:00 p m •Evenlng.Worship Discussion & Mass Schedule - Saturday: 7 p.m. Sdnday Liturgies. • EVERYONE 1SWELCOME Phone 224-2837 , Phone 587-3111 , Home Bible .Study - Monday through Fcllow-shlp Sunday: 6, 8,10,12 Thursday April 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 9B We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities. 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'<<< Bannister VFW Auxiliary elects new officers [ Kincaid District News ] Threereceive MSU awards

The regular meeting of the president, Patricia Devereaux; Carstensen. Alternates were in Bannister. Guest speakers EAST LANSING - Three 1, N. Lowe Road, St. Johns, Bannister VFW Post #6403 Jr. Vice-president, Ann Vicki Heppner, Amy will be Richard Petty on drug Sunday, Dr. Stanley Flegler Danny accompanied Mrs. Clinton County students received recognition for his Ladies Auxiliary was held Smalec; Treasurer, Helen Devereaux, Wendy Stadler and abuse, and Audry Srucht on and Mr. Lewis Flegler of Estelle Balli of Ionia to Lowell received awards presented by participation on the MSU Monday evening, April 12 at the Daggett; Chaplin, . Ruth Patricia Devereaux. cancer, from Clinton County. Lansing visited Mr. and Mrs. to go roller skating Sunday the Agriculture and Natural Livestock Judging Team. He is ZCBJ Hall with 11 members The public is invited and there Eldoris Hahn. Mrs. Roger Resources Student Senate at a senior majoring in animal Ferrall; Conductress, Ber­ President Gladys Herron evening. husbandry, present. nadette Carstensen; Guard, commanded the drapping of the will be a question and'answer Balmer visited also. Michigan State University Wendy Sadler; Three-year period. Mrs. G.V. Pyle spent Monday honoring members in the four- Special visitors were VFW charter for 30 days in memory Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles year program and the nine -Kathy Hazle, the daughter of Past Commander Stanley trustee, Wilma Stambersky and of Sister Margie Loynes. There will be no regular Fisher and Kevin attended Scott and Friday forenoon with her brother, Mr. S.C. Swanson of technical programs within the Mr. and Mrs George Hazle of Stambersky and Sr. Vice Jay appointed secretary was Ladies Auxiliary meeting April Heller's confirmation dinner at 4389 Pratt Road, St. Johns, Patricia Devereaux. Grand Ledge. College of Agriculture and Devereaux was then escorted in CHAIRMAN Amy Devereaux 26, due to the drug abuse St. Johns at the Paul Heller's Natural Resources. received recognition for her by the conductress, Bernadette of the drug abuse committee meeting. The next Auxiliary home. participation on the MSU Dairy Carstensen. Delegates elected were: Helen announced a special session will meeting will be held Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Judging Team. Miss Hazle is a May 10, at the ZCBJ Hall in Scarborough of DeWitt, Mr. and The students from Clinton Past Commander Stam­ Daggett, Margaret Osborn, be held Monday evening, April visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert County are: sophomore majoring in dairy bersky presented the Ladies Joanne Sisco and Bernadette 26,at7:30p.m. at the ZCBJ Hall Bannister at 7:30 p.m. Fisher of Marshall lastMonday. Mrs. Kenneth Pyle of St. Johns, science. Auxiliary with American flag Mrs. Lee Schavey and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scar­ -Charles Green, the son of pins for each member. He also children, Mrs. Linda McCarrick borough and family of Lansing Mr. and Mrs. Duane Green of Preventing disability spoke on the flag raising to be and children of St. Johns visited had dinner with Mrs. G.V. Pyle Route l, Elsie, received the Physical disability can held in Bannister April 25 at the Mr. and Mrs. Porter Parks last to celebrate some birthdays. Michigan Dairy Memorial and frequently he prevented by Memorial. Sr. Vice Jay [ Shepardsville News Friday. Scholarship Foundation Award keeping patients as active as Devereaux discussed the April Mr. and Mrs. David Parks Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoerner for academic achievement. possible while they are 24 clean-up day and asked the and children of Lansing visited attended the Masonic breakfast Green is a sophomore majoring i eeovering. The Kenny- help of the ladies to serve lunch Mrs. Lucille Spencer was an Announcements were made afternoon will "be Mrs. Fred Mr. and Mrs. Porter Parks last at Dimondale. in dairy science. Michigan Rehabilitation for the people who help out. Easter weekend guest of the regarding County Association to Young of Dowagiac who will be Saturday. Sunday, Mrs. Harold Hoerner Foundation, a United Way or showing pictures of the first Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parks visited Mr. and Mrs. porter -Jim Findlay, the son of Mr. Michigan member service, Richard Barker family of be held on May 5, in Maple and Mrs. Don Findlay of Route HE REMINDED the Monroe. Rapids. Ovid will have charge ladies in their inaugural gowns. and Cappy of Lansing visited Parks. trains ntirses and other hospital Auxiliary of the Memorial Day of the Memorial. On April 29 Mrs. Young has a story that Mr. and Mrs. Porter Parks last and nursing home personnel in Parade to be held in Bannister Morning Star Chapter No. 279 there will be a potluck supper goes with each picture. She will Sunday evening. the proper methods or OES of Ovid met in a special honoring the Master Masons, be assisted by her sister, Mrs. Saturday, Mr. and David preventing disability. With in May, and the Loyalty Day session on Tuesday evening Local student elected parade of the Perrinton VFW followed by a program of fun. Iwin Reed. Both will be wearing Parks and children of Lansing funds derived from con­ Post #1735 to be held Saturday, April 20 for the purpose of Bicentennial outfits. The theme visited Mr. and Mrs. Eldoris tributions to local United Ways, initiating Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. * * * * MT. PLEASANT - Robin The council serves as the the Foundation conducts May 1, which the Bannister Post On April 29 the Clinton of the Federation is Bicen­ Hahn. Teichert, a sophomore at and Auxiliary will participate. Puch and LeRoy Cannon into tennial Belles. Mr. and Mrs. Don Sullivan governing body of all social workshops and seminars for the order. County Federation of Women's Central Michigan University sororities on campus. Teichert professionals and para- The election of new officers Clubs will be holding their and Garry had dinner Saturday recently was elected as for the coming year was then Refreshments were served in The luncheon will be put on by at Crystal with Mr. Russell is from 2034 Maple Rapids Rd., professionals throughout Annual meeting at the assistant rush chairman of St. Johns. Michigan. held. Elected were: President, the dining room by Margaret Shepardsville United Methodist the ladies of the Shepardsville Sullivan and son, Randy. Panhellenic Council at CMU. Gladys Herron; Sr. V166" Pdtter'and Leta Gleason. Church. The speaker for the Church. Mrs. Donald Sullivan and **

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April 28,19T6 Clinton County News PAGE 2 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION Fourteen points to help you cut pollution, save on fuel If operating your car and a fuel saver too. Have smbg systems serv­ gine trouble, and engine To be a "clean" driver, for low pollution doesn't * * * iced regularly. Smog de­ trouble means pollution. depress the throttle only turn you on, then consider ^ Keep car in good running vices reduce emissions * * * once. This sets the choke. this. The same driving only if they remain in Let your throttle come up order. Dirty carburetors, Never lie n "gas-pumper." procedures that contribute clogged air filters and working order. Many drivers produce halfway or all the way, to clean air also help save worn out points and plugs * * * following instructions of fuel. The California Air needless pollution by your vehicle owner's man­ not only waste gas and re­ Don't drive a "smoker." pumping the gas throttle, Resources Board has corrt- duce engine performance, The real danger to our air sometimes several times, ual. Now turn the key. A piled the following list of they also contribute to is not the .visible smoke, before starting. Hydrocar­ well-tuned engine will "do's and don'ts" to help air pollution. start instantly. make you a good citizen but the invisible fumes. bons are spewed all over However, smpke.meajis.en- the neighborhood. * * * Skip the warmup. Thanks to improved oils, no long warmup is needed with today's cars. Driveway warmups of longer than 20 seconds are unneces­ sary. * * * Use an easy takeoff. Cold engines are high polluters, especially when pushed fast. When your engine is cold, use a light touch on the gas pedal for a couple of miles. Otherwise, you may leave a long trail of fumes behind you before yotfr engine warms up. * * * Don't "blast off." Kicking the throttle all the way down makes the tailpipe spit fumes. * * * Keep level speed. The less you change speed, the less you'll foul up the air. Your Cars & Trucks car produces far more smog when it's accelerat­ ing or decelerating than when it's driven steadily. The Closer You It also us.es more fuel. * * * Swear off sudden slow­ downs. When, at high speeds, you take your foot Look. The Better off the gas suddenly, emis­ sions zoom. A gradual stop causes a little extra pollu­ tion, but nothing like the pollution your car spits out when stopped sudden­ ly. Anticipation and prep­ aration are the mark of a good driver. * * * Avoid idling. When you wait for a freight train to pass or stop at the curb to chat with your engine idling, you add a heavy load of pollutants, espe­ cially carbon monoxide^ to the" air. Turn off your en­ gine while waiting, when­ ever practical.

Avoid stop signs and traf­ fic lights whenever you can. Seek routes that help you keep your car moving steadily. When you travel routes with many traffic FOR THE lights, try to pace your driving,to "hit the green." A steady flow of traffic Best Ford Choice cuts pollution. Do cry over spilled gaso­ line. Remind your service station attendant not to overfill or "top out" your tank. To avoid overflow when your tank is full, CHoice Service avoid parking on a steep 1976 slope. f5 * * * Sliure the ride, take the bus or schedule your trip to avoid peak traffic hours. Reducing the travel dur­ ing rush hours will-help reduce air pollution.

ST. JOHNS, MICH. Choose Iow-lcud or no-Icad 200 WEST HIGHAM PHONE 224-2285 fuels if your car will run > efficiently on them. CAR CARE SECTION APRIL 28, 1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN PAGE3 Make sure windshield are in shape for use in bad weather As with so many other for a few dollars. blade has just been wiped. vital components on your Here are five visible or 3. CHATTERING — a car, your windshield wip­ audible Indicators that "stuttering" motion of the ers are most likely to fail will signal the need for blade accompanied by a just when you need them attention to your wind­ "chattering" noise as the DOMESTIC the. most — like during the shield wipers. Clear driv­ blade sweeps across the next storm. ing vision is especially im­ windshield, with some and • In the summer, heat, portant during the bad areas left unwiped. smog, and even your serv­ weather season. Check for ice station attendant's the following signs of mal­ 4. SCALLOPING — a windshield washer spray functioning: ragged outer edge in the wiping pattern. are working together to 1. STREAKING — arcs reduce the efficiency of of unwlped moisture with­ 5. RATTLING — no vis­ your wiper system. It's no in the wiping area. ible signs of problems, but wonder, after sitting quiet­ the wiper blade sounds as ly on your windshield and 2. HAZING — a thin, if it were very loose. Can 320 N.CLINTON PH. 224-3261 deteriorating day-in and hard-to-see-through film be reduced or eliminated day-out, that they often covering most or all of the by switching to polycar­ fail to do their job. wiping area even after the bonate blades. Check when raining The best time to check your windshield wiper sys­ tem is during a rainstorm. Or you can check it the next time you go through a car wash. You can also perform a good check while someone sprays your windshield with a garden hose. However you choose to check your wipers, you should check them on both the fast and slow speeds. If any trouble symptoms are present, you should replace as much of your wiper system as is neces­ sary to eliminate the prob­ lem. In many cases, all that Is needed are new squeegees (the rubber fcarts that contact the windshield).

Replace both blades When you do replace all or part of your wiper blades, make sure you re­ place both sides at the same time. If one wiper is shot, it's a good bet the other one is about to go, too. Safe vision during hazardous road conditions is too important to risk Get the

lead out ? • BRAKES Fuel tor • EXHAUST SYSTEMS • TUNE UPS Should you be using un­ • BATTERIES Sizes in stock to fit most cars leaded fuel in your car? If you've been asking • HOSES- yourself that question in the interest of protecting BELTS the environment, the an­ • OIL& swer may not be simple. EXPERIENCED New-model cars with LUBE catalytic converters should use the unleaded fuel to protect the converter. MECHANIC Some cars without con­ verters still may be run with unleaded gas, if the ON DUTY 5 DAYS A WEEK manufacturer recom­ MASTER CHARGE CARDS mends. MICHIGAN BANKAMERICARD Owners of older models STANDARD OIL CREDIT CARDS with low compression en­ gines may or may not be able to use unleaded fuel safely. Those who would like to try it are advised to buy a tankful. If there is no engine knock, then E your car can use the fuel safely. But should you hear CORNER OF the knock, indicating pre- ST. JOHNS ignition or detonation, M-21 & US- 27 then go back to your reg­ Ph. 224-4232 ular brand of gasoline. PAGE 4 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION

The new-model automo­ pollutants than pre-1968 in 30 as being a "gross 23 CHANNEL CB biles are running consider­ automobiles. emitter" — exceeding 10 AM TRANSCEIVER ably cleaner than their per cent CO and 2,000 ppm older counterparts, accord­ Emissions lowered HC, or higher than test ing to results of the first Emission levels of 1970- instruments can measure. phase of a Champion 74 cars are also lower, "While these cars repre­ Spark Plug Company's averaging 30 to nearly 50 sented only a small per­ KAR S2M3 224-6265 survey of cars in the per cent below those of centage of our survey, United States and Canada. cars produced prior to each 'gross polluter' emit­ 1968.' ted more HC than 13 av­ ELECTRONICS David L. Walker, direc­ erage 1975s," Mr. Walker tor of Champion's Auto­ Mr. Walker said, "The explained, adding "the in­ mamsamaBsm motive Technical Services 1.25 per cent carbon mon­ cidence of gross polluting 1Q02 E. STATE • ST.JOHNS.MICHJGAN Department, said a pre­ oxide (CO) and 162ppm among older cars is con­ liminary comparison of hydrocarbon (HC) aver­ siderably higher, indicat­ SALES and SERVICE 1,667 vehicles surveyed ages of the 1975s we tested ing that inadequate main­ during the company's Fuel are indicative of the prog­ EANXUERICUD Tape Decks ress that has been made tenance and vehicle age Auto Radios Economy and Emissions are contributing factors Test indicated the new- in emission control." to excessive emissions." model cars are emitting He also pointed out that about 70 per cent fewer the test diagnosed one car Tune-ups instrumental Champion's tests are showing a marked de­ crease in emissions follow­ ing tune-up. Reductions averaged 30 per cent less CO at idle after tune-up and an average 70 per cent decrease in HC under sim­ ulated 55 mph road con­ ditions. Tune-up was also instru­ mental in increasing fuel economy. On the average, the nearly 75 untuned cars tested realized nearly a 5V4 per cent fuel savings after being tuned. A wide range of other thoroughly in minutes! information is being an­ alyzed from test results. "We found emission con­ trol system components either inoperative or dis­ connected in approximate­ ly 10 per cent of the U.S. cars we tested," Mr. Walk­ er said. "This indicates a definite need for more conscientious mainte­ nance on the part of the car owner." Thrcc-ycar program Champion's survey is a three-year program to de­ termine how engine con­ dition relates to fuel econ­ omy and emissions. Pre­ liminary test results were based on the first eight cities surveyed. The pro­ gram will continue through 1977 with tests conducted in 22 other North Ameri­ can cities.

Self service gos growing everywhere

After a slowdown due to Anytime You Need Your Car Washed Just Drive On Out To Randolph's Speedy Car Wash the oil embargo, self serv­ ice pumps are now in­ The Self-Service Bays are open 24 hours at just 354. The Full Brush Speedy creasing. Today about 12% Car Wash is open from 9 to 9 seven days. It washes top, sides, bottom, front of all gas is self service and estimates are for 40% and back. The Full Brush Bay has Five Processes. (1) Pre-Wash, so the dirt by 1980. The lure for the doesn't scratch you car while going through the brushes (2) Washes (3) Rinses consumer is lower prices (4) Waxes (5) Dries, with the big blowers. All in just 2 minutes. — as much as 5 cents a gallon on some brands. Whenever you feel like washing your car, day or night, just stop at Randolph's. That'll do the job! Self service also points to fewer minor repairs and other service work per­ formed at gas stations. Station attendants with RANDOLPH'S FULL BRUSH SPEEDY mechanical know-how are moving into the inde­ pendent repair market. Meanwhile the number of CAR WASH service stations has shown a dramatic increase in the S. US-27 ST. JOHNS PHONE 224-2833 last two years, principally gas only stations. CAR CARE SECTION APRIL28, 1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN PAGE 5 Can you name Cars that bore 40 States Now B^n Bald Tires these emblems ?

10 TO GO—Alabama has become the fortieth state to ban bald tires, with a one-sixteenth inch minimum tread depth law effective Jan. 1,1976. Thirty nine states and the District of Columbia now require a minimum tread depth of 1/16 Inch, by law or regulation. One state, California, requires a 1/32 mini­ mum. HOW ADEPT ARE YOU at recognizing old car emblems? Keyed to the letters on each States shown in white have no official safeguards against emblem above, hut printed upside down to help keep you from pecking, are the correct bald tires. cur identifications. Source: •[union 111103 oiogaQ f$£t (£ 'anqomddnH (a 'aSjoj Tire Industry Safety Council • Washington, D.C. 20045 UIOUIMD If6t-£E6I (d '«3A3SOOH TE6t"6Z6T (D *I"w»P»d »*0E6T Factory package paint, and we mix for all vehicles* yet the public's image of Through MIC efforts, neighbors if not them­ the black leather-jacketed legislators realize that mo­ selves. Complete Machine Shop Service Marlon Brando still lingers as typical of the cyclist. To dispel this image on behalf of the eight million cyclists (growing by an additional million yearly) fYEAR and to represent the in­ terests of the cycle makers, distributors and trade as­ sociation, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has been formed. The MIC's latest en­ deavor, one it shares with the automotive industry, is to work with govern­ ment agencies such as the U.S. Department of Trans­ portation and Environ­ mental Protection Agency on noise and air pollution reduction for cycles. Since the MIC speaks for more than 80 com­ panies, it can present the industry's over-all views to the governmental agencies White Letter Sidewall and works with them. • 70-series tire with the low, broad "action" look One of the first concerns • Two long-wearing polyester cord body plies tind of the EPA in their re­ two lri'U(l-hrmm« fiberglass bells search to determine sound • Stjlp-sclhng white letter suIrwnH levels for motorcycles was the level of technology available in the sound abatement area. Through the MIC they were en­ couraged to visit various D70-13D70-14tubeless manufacturers' facilities. A70-13 tubelss white white letter sidewall plus E70-14 tubeless white The manufacturers con­ letter sidewall plus $1.95 $2.24 to $2.25 Fed. Ex. letter sidewall plus $2.45 Fed. Ex. Tax and tire Tax per tire (depending Fed. Ex. Tax and tire cerned were completely on sjze and tire off off your car. candid with the EPA offi­ off your car cials and actually demon­ strated capabilities beyond those that were thought • Cash * Our Own Customer Credit Plan possible. * The noise problem is GOODf YEAR primarily with the new motorcycles available, for See Your Independent Dealer Fog His Price.',Prices'As Shown At Goodyear Service Stores. all must meet existing noise level standards in many states. The problem is with modified exhaust 1517 N. US - 27 ST. JOHNS PH. 224-6351 - NIGHTS - 224-6479 systems installed after the PAGE 6 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION CAR CARE SECTION APRIL28, 1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN PAGE 7 New products available to ease job of keeping your car clean

If the grease and grime ucts), and even have an fast and save you the job you may find in your hard­ auto supply stores near created by the do-it-your­ antiseptic agent built into of cleaning up the grime ware store, but many are you. Then do a little brows­ Finding a ^competent and white emblem of the Seryice of Princeton, NJ. chanics will have earned One location where de­ selfers at your house has the formula to help heal that used to be tracked strictly auto supply store ing and ask some questions. mechanic when you have National Institute for Examinations are in all certification by spring of mand for association is you working * overtime in the minor nicks and into your house. There are fare, because they are car trouble away from Automotive Service Excel­ automotive repair catego­ this year. Approximately growing is Michigan. The the laundry room, the fol­ scratches that are part and adhesives, super lubri­ the professional materials Your pantry shelves may home on a vacation trip lence (NIASE). This em­ ries and a mechanic may 1-30,000 new men are apply­ state, which recently en­ lowing Information may parcel of most Saturday cants, squeak stoppers, used by professional me­ soon be stocked • with a has often been a matter blem shows that mechan­ qualify in one or more of ing for certification at the acted a law requiring cer­ help. afternoon projects. rust and stain removers, chanics ... but many have variety' of auto products of luck. Now, thanks to a ics on duty have proven them. twice-yearly exam periods tification of motor vehicle Go to your local auto­ Most manufacturers sup­ sealers, degreasers that application in and around right along with your program initiated by the their competence by meet­ According to' NIASE, held throughout the na­ mechanics, will do so, motive supply store- or the ply dispensers to hold the you spray or brush on and the house. , favorite detergents. And automotive service indus­ ing rigid standards set up more than 100,000 me­ tion. based on NIASE standards. parts jobber frequented by hand cleaner container so hose off with water ... to Check in your telephone pretty soon you'll wonder try, chances of success by NIASE. To qualify, me­ automobile mechanics, that you can dispense the mention just a few. book under Automobile how you ever got along have- been greatly in­ chanics must have pre­ and buy some mechanics' cleaner efficiently and eco­ _ Some of these, products Parts and Supplies for the without them. creased. scribed experience and be hand cleaner. nomically. Their low cost All the motorist has to able to pass a rigid written Not the old fashioned permits installation of one do is locate a facility that examination prepared by abrasive stuff of years gone in the garage and one in displays the orange, blue the Educational Testing by, the kind that took the the basement workshop akin away with the dirt for real convenience. From German expert x . . . but the new kind of You -will also find the OBSERVE THE 55 mile your conscience be .your one ahead of you and may creamy product that won't auto store a revelation in an hour speed limit. Avoid guide here. require jamming- on your hurt sensitive skin and terms of household helps high speed driving. You'll # * * brakes to avoid a collision. really does an excellent that you don't see adver­ save a lot of fuel and get AVOID TAILGATING. Aside from taking an ad­ cleaning job. Most can be tised onJJ'V. to your destination just This is dangerous because ditional toll on your fuel, used with or without water. There are bags of easy- as quickly. it leaves insufficient room this causes excessive tire They are treated with to-use floor cleaner that The most efficient recipe for saving fuel concern* energy will be wasted by between your car and the wear. lanolin (or similar prod­ eat up garage floor grease Iiolli the condition of the cur und the attitudes of the high braking. driver, says Olaf George William Ferscn, German auto­ * * * AVOID JACK RABBIT motive authority, who recommend* the following to 2. Select your speed ac­ STARTS — they are doubly readers of this supplement. cording to the developing wasteful. They burn up traffic situation. If lights excessive gas and they He holds that if carefully applied, the recipe may also cause excessive wear COMPLETE MAINTENANCE SERVICE well mean a fuel saving of up to 20 percent. arc red, don't rush up and Tune-Ups, Brake Work, Wheel Balancing brake, but let the car roll on tire treads. gently, so when the lights Ignitions Service, Tires & Batteries FOR THE CAR atures increase fuel con­ change, you can accelerate GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1. Low rolling resist­ sumption). without changing gear. ance. This means mainte­ A SOFT AND STEADY * * * *- • * foot on the accelerator TUNE UP TIRE REPAIR nance of the prescribed FOR THE DRIVER 3. Every car has a will yield you more miles tire pressure, brakes that 1. Gentle driving, espe­ per gallon than erratic EXHAUST SYSTEM BATTERIES do not bind or grind and "most economical" speed cially when starting from range. Usually around 50 pressure. well adjusted, free-moving rest and early shifting in­ wheel bearings. mph. Keep it to that speed * # # BRAKE SERVICE LUBE to the next-higher gear. wherever possible. Never If -transmission is auto­ UNNECESSARY IDLING TIRES & ACCESSORIES "pump" on the acceler­ 2. Correct adjustment matic, make it shift up­ ator. This squirts raw of the motor gets you no­ of carburetor and igni­ wards at. low speeds and fuel into the engine — A "SIGN OF THE TIMES — The orange, blue and white where, yet it consumes • COMPLETE SUMMERIZING tion. Clean air filter ele­ use the kickdown sparing­ at your cost. Driving at sign cmblemizing thut NIASE-ccr lifted mechanics are em­ fuel. Waiting for the wife BOB WARD-MANAGER ments and maintenance of ly. Brake gently. Remem­ changing speeds is un­ ployed at the service outlet !B becoming an increasingly or the kids to be picked ST. JOHNS ber: high engine revs need familiar sight along the highway. More than 100,000 mc- up, with the motor run­ a sufficiently high engine economical — driving at ning) is an example. Let 1107 N. CLINTON PH. 224-9969 temperature (low temper­ more fuel and a lot of a steady speed saves fuel* N-hanics have, passed the rigid requirements to qualify for NIASE certification in various repuir specialties. 101 S. US 27, St Johns. Mich.

COMPLETE RADIATOR REC0RE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE Cutlass Supreme Coupe SCOPE ENGINE TUNING COMPLETE SERVICE TRUCK SERVICE MAJOR & COMPLETE ENGINE (ENGINE, DESIEL, TRANS., REAR AXLE) TIRE SERVICE * EXHAUST SYSTEMS (FOR ALL CARS. WE BEND PIPE FOR EACH MODEL) BATTERY SERVICE 1 Can We build- one for you ? . Chevette Coupe * COMPLETE LUBE, OIL & FILTER Delta 88 Hardtop Coupe LARGEST PARTS INVENTORY MAINTENCE * TRANSMISSION SERVICE- STD. MAY WE YOU? * TELETYPE SERVICE PHONE 224-2545 2100 S. U.S. 27 V,.

PAGE 8 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION Taxis help New York City clean up its air For all its well publicized A year ago the Taxi and ing to statistics compiled ical defects has been cor­ Carbon monoxide emis­ problems, New York City Limousine Commission by the City of New York's rected. sions went from 37,000 has made impressive prog­ started a program to make Department of Air Re­ tons in 1973 down to 21,000 ress in at least one im­ New York's medallion tax­ sources and Bureau 'of Prior to the start of the tons the following year. portant area: air pollution is safe and environmen­ Motor Vehicle • Pollution annual check-up, hydro­ "Since 40 per cent of caused by cabs. tally efficient. And accords Control, there has been a carbons emitted from New York City vehicle air marked reduction In harm­ taxis in 1973 totalled 2,400 pollution comes from cabs, ful emissions from the tons. This was reduced- to there was a very obvious vehicles, and a wide vari- 1,600 tons in 1974 after the need for such a program ety of dangerous mechan­ program began. to control carbon monox­ ide and other harmful emissions," said R. L. Gib- ney, President of Olson Laboratories which oper­ ated inspection facilities. The taxis undergo a full range of safety and ex­ haust emission tests. They COMPLETE SHOCK and are also inspected for com­ fort-related items. EXHAUST WORK MACHINING "The results have indi­ cated that cabs which pass WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF.. the test not only emit less hydrocarbons and carbon BATTERIES and TIRES monoxide pollutants," Gib- ney. stated, "but also show up to 10 per cent increase FARM BULK DELIVERIES ARC - GAS - FORGE in fuel savings. When you COMPLETE LINE OF consider that most taxis are driven 70,000 miles or MOBIL OIL PRODUCTS FABRICATION - MACHINING - FARM WORK more per year, this can be a significant cost savings BEAN KNIVES • HEAVY & LIGHT REPAIRS for the operator and makes a substantial amount of Ken Hungerford, Mgr. gasoline available for oth­ Hrs. 8:00-5:00 Mon. - Fri. er motorists." 10:00-3;00 Sat 10850 E. 2nd St. Fowler, Mi. Before 8:00 a.m. 12:00-1:00 Power sfeenng Phone 593-2155 After 5:00 11041 WAYNE ST. FOWLER, Ml. PH. 593-2154 system not hard to maintain by car owners A power steering system is considerably more com­ plex than a non-power system. But most power steering maintenance can be accomplished by the motorist or his service mechanic, and special _ tools usually are not re­ quired. The heart of a power steering system is a hy­ draulic pump that supplies .. Ufesover® Radial XL-200 the pressure to the wheels Safe Trade-In when you turn the steer­ Size FE.T Price Price ing wheel. Power steering pumps rarely break down as long as you make sure they have the proper AR78xl3 $37.10 $43.40 $1.98 amount of power steering $49.70 $2.45 fluid to do the job. Peri­ ER78x14 $42.50 odic checking of the fluid FR78x14 $44.30 $51.80 $2.63 level is usually all that is GR78x14 $46.20 $54.00 $2.80 necessary for regular HR78xH $48.60 $56.90 $2.99 maintenance. GR78xl5 $47.20 $55.30 $2.88 $58.30 $3.07 Check licit HR78x15 $49.90 Another item to check JR78x15 $51.50 $60.30 $3.19 • Radial construction with two fiberglass periodically is the belt LR78x15 $53.40 $62.50 $3.34 belts and two polyester cord body plies that connects the pump- o Wide groove block tread design for to the engine. If this belt should break, your entire wet traction power steering system will • Long wearing dual compound tread cease to function immedi- • ptusrelreadable trade-in. ately. When checking the fluid CHECK YOUR TIRES REGULARLY PROPERLY INFLATED TIRES WILL MAKE YOUR CAR EASIER TO HANDLE AND SAVE YOU MANY MILES IN TIRE WEAR level and the drive belts, check the hoses that con­ nect the pump to the other components in the system. Hoses should be BEGoodrich firm and free of cracks. Connections .should be tight and leak-free. Leak­ age from hoses and con­ 3 ways to charge/Revolving Chgrge, Master Charge, BankAmencard nections in the system is the major cause of fluid loss, the main cause of power steering failure. How to tell How can you tell if your power steering system needs attention? Usually Clinton County's Largest Radial Dealer the first sign is either an unusual noise (squealing, Phone 224-3218 chattering or knocking (Concluded on page 9) CAR CARE SECTION APR!L 28, 1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN PAGE 9

High car prices aren't pert claimed. A fresh paint a good set of plugs and Naturally, the car out can stick out like a always bad. That's a state­ job might look nice at first making sure the battery should be cleaned and pol­ sore thumb. It may cost ment most would agree glance but if it's hiding is operating strong is a ished, inside and out. Up­ only a matter of a few with when they are selling damage, it could hurt the good investment before holstery should be cleaned dollars to repairman item their own cars as used. sale. trade-in." with a good shampoo, that could squelch the glass and metal surfaces whole deal. In most cases, the ele­ Do it promptly made spotless. vated prices of new cars Have a check done An Indiana salesman have had a corresponding His advice, "As soon as a says, "Level with the buy­ hike in the value of the minor bump, nick or rust A California used car Gauges tmd lights, loo er, and do both yourself used vehicle. This is par­ spot appears have it at­ dealer advised, "A reverse A gauge that is not op­ and the future owner a ticularly so when the old­ tended to by a good pro­ twist on an old habit could erating or a light that is favor." er car appeals to a buyer. fessional repair man." bring in extra dollars, too. Also, keeping a car clean Smart buyers want to have POWER STEERING An expert buys at all times is the best their mechanics look over A survey of professional protection against prema­ a car before they purchase (Concluded from page 8) buyers who work for new ture paint wear. Again, if to make sure there aren't sound) or a change in the If any of these symp­ and used car dealerships you do need a paint job, a any obvious and expensive defects. As a private seller, "feel" of your steering toms occur, get your power revealed some "tricks of quality job by a well-equip­ (sluggishness, jerkiness or steering system checked; the trade" that help them ped shop could pay off at you might be smart to have your mechanic look a tendency to pull to one early attention can pre­ determine prices of cars. trade-in time. side). vent big problems later. Said one expert, "A used over the car to take care car that's in top condition Engine condition of defects like obvious oil can bring as much as $500 Engine condition is the leaks that could kill a more than a nearly iden­ next most suspect question sale." tical car that's been neg­ of the potential buyer. A Florida dealer says LUDWICK'S USED CARS lected. In fact, if the neg­ A Pennsylvania used car the first look a prospec­ 719N.U.S.27 lect is severe enough, the man remarked, "I have a tive customer gets at a •,;• St. Johns, Mi. '.. Phone 224-7338; trade-in may have virtu­ lot of customers who are car may be the most crit­ ally only scrap value — trading in older cars be­ ical one. On that basis, even if it's a fairly late cause they are having it would pay the owner model car" chronic starting trouble. either to send his car to Physical looks of the car And you can bet the first a professional recondi- are important but appear­ thing they look for- in tioner or be prepared to ance must be more than their newer purchase is exert a little extra elbow cosmetic deep, another ex­ starting ease. Investing in grease of his own. Don't kill 'cat' COME TO LUDWICK'S / Sometimes it isn't "busi­ ness as usual" when serv­ WHERE ALL THE ACTION IS Wayne's Radiator Servi* icing a new model car ALL TYPES RADIATOR REPAIR. equipped with a catalytic Car - Truck - Tractor - Industrial converter. Take the mat­ WE ALSO BUY ter of using a carburetor Clean • Repair • Re-core cleaner or other fuel addi­ ALSO GAS TANK REPAIR tive. Unless these sub­ stances are used in a cer­ WAYNE ACKELS tain prescribed way, they 1227 N. SHEPARDSVILLE ROAD could cause damage to S^ PH. 834-5043 the converter, rendering it useless. Read and follow / the directions exactly.

All Radio Dispatched To Serve You Promptly Don't wait Bay your car 30 FT. EXTENSION BOOM SERVICE- another gallon. better mileage by the box. HOUR SERVICE With the price of gas what It Is, every gallon counts. So here's something you should be glad to hear. By simply replacing your car's worn spark plugs with a fresh set of Champions, you can help improve your mileage. In fact, we've done a series of tests all over the country on cars just I Ike yours. The test results show that, HETTLER overwhelmingly, there's a definite improvement in mileage. And there's no quicker, easier or less expensive way to get better mileage than going with a fresh set of Champion spark plugs. Buying a box of better mileage wherever you see the MOTOR SALES Champion sign is what's known as making your gas money go farther. Serving You Since 1926 812 E. State ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-2311 PAGE 10 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS,ST. JOHNS. MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION Do-it-yourself gassers should have maintenance know-how too

"The Lord helps him If the above seems to be number of gasoline retail- of life are becoming more ing trend toward self-serv­ apparent. There is a grow­ ice gas stations where the who helps himself." the motto of a greater ing outlets, then the facts customer pumps his own. Expensive fuel is a little cheaper to buy under the system. But the car owner who has counted on at­ tendants to do simple maintenance jobs is out of luck, Car owners who habitu­ ally buy gas at self-serve outlets should make sure they know how to check vital "life signs" of their cars. Then they should check at least weekly. Do­ ing this requires a little knowledge of where to look and what to look for. If in doubt, such informa­ tion is contained in the car's 'Owner's Manual. For example, the proper level of oil in the crank- case is indispensable to proper engine operation. You should know where the dipstick is located in your engine. Then know how to "read" the stick to determine whether your car has sufficient and clean, oil. Check to make sure all radiator hoses are intact and that fan belts and other pulleys are not worn or frayed. Learn where to check on brakeandotherfluidlevels.

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SALES HOURS: KEELEAN SERVICE HOURS: 8-8 Mon., Wed., Fri. Quick, Pontiac, GMC, Inc. 8-8 Mondays 8-6 Tues., Thurs. 8-6 Tues. thru Fri. masier charge 9-3 Saturdays CHECK OUR LOW LEASE RATES 8-12 Saturdays BAHKAMERICARD Senior Citizens Now Receive a 15% Discount On Parts and Labor 210 W. Higham Ph. 224-3231 St. Johns CAR CARE SECTION APRIL 28.1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN PAGE 11 Car's condition plus careful driving ENGINE STAYS *7URNEP ON*? can yield fuel savings

ATM CARBON PEPOSIT... Little things, particular­ Group of drivers pedal} coasting to the in­ PERHAPS NO BIGGER THAN ly in terms of car main­ A group of 23 drivers tersection. ' A SHARPENED PENCIL'S * * * F01NT...CAH CAUSE YOUR tenance, can mean a lot was employed to drive the CAR'S ENGINE TO TURN OVB< In terms of fuel savings. cars so altered and the Keep your speed mod­ FRTFULLV AFTER WU TURN To prove the validity of group averaged 13.6 miles erate. The most econom­ OFF THE KE/.THIS STARTLING ical speed is 35 miles per coNPtnorJ ts KNOWN AS the above statement, Shell per gallon. Once the cars *PIESEUNG?- Oil Company embarked on were put back into proper hour. Never exceed 55 tests of procedures that shape, the test was. con­ miles per Hour. could save the average ducted again. This time, * * * car owner nearly three mileage averaged 15.6 Get into high gear as months worth of gasoline m.p.g. — a two mile per quickly as possible for the annually. gallon improvement. most economical perform-_ ance. Even with automatic How much care Driving habits transmission, one can get How much proper car Drivers involved in the the feel of shifting. care and prudent driving lV$ MOST UK&YTOTAKE test were given specific * * * PUCE WHEN A CAR ISU5EP habits can save in fuel tips on how to maneuver Shell reports that the PRIMARILY IN SHORT, LOW - was the answer Shell their cars for best fuel combination of good car 5PEEP RUNS WITH MUCH sought in its tests. Here's mileage, as follows: 5-TOP-ANP-GO. what Shell engineers did * * * condition and careful driv­ and what they found: Accelerate gently with­ ing made the average A typical company car out actually creeping away m.p.g. 16.8. That was a was taken and put into from the slop. 23.5 percent improvement shape where gasoline * * * or a savings of nearly waste was probable. The Anticipate stops and three months worth of engine was placed slightly take your foot off the gas gasoline. out of tune with ignition A TRAINEP, EXPERT timing retarded and car­ MECHANIC CAN OFTEN buretor idle set too fast Kilometers as well as miles HEAP OFF THE 'PIESELING' PROBLEM BY AMWH6 SURE and rich. WUR CAR'S IPLE SPEEP Radial tires on the car on late models CONTROL ANP IPLE MIXTURE CONTROL ARE 5ET TO were replaced by ordinary Due to Canada's con­ A kilometer is approxi­ FACTORY- RECOMMENPEP Jires and air pressure was version and pending U.S. mately 60 per cent of a SPECIFICATIONS. COMPLETE, "lowered from the proper conversion to the Metric mile. The needle indicators PERIOPIC TUNE-UPS ARE 24 pounds to 19. Wheel system,- some of the new on the new models show ALSO RECOMMENPEP. alignment was altered and 1976 model speedometers the wrong weight of motor are calibrated to show both at*a glance: miles in oil was installed. both miles per hour and black and kilometers in Busted bodies, light kilometers per hour. blue. Canadian check of flaws AGINCT ~ A neglected car body painting of sheet metal measures to protect INSURANCE rates high among auto­ damage and preventive against rust. Insurance For Every Need motive safety factors, ac­ TWO OFFICES TO SERVE YOU cording to a report just ST. JOHNS released by Car Care COMPLETE BODY WORK Council of Canada. The AND GLASS REPLACEMENT 224-710* information is based on a 212 N. CLINTON AVE. survey of inspection rec­ JIM McKENZIE - Rasidonca ords from Windsor, On­ 224-7310 tario, where Provincial IONIA 527-24S0 inspectors examined 809 BOB'S AUTO 527-1460 cars, finding 364 with lighting discrepancies. 216 had headlights improperly COMPLETE INSURANCE PROTECTION aimed. BODY, INC. HOME - COMMERCIAL - LIFE - BONDS - 357 cars had body con­ 800 N. Lansing St. St. Johns .Phone 224-2921 HOSPITALIZATION ditions which were cause for rejection. 243 were found with braking defi­ ciencies and 211 with prob­ lems in steering and sus­ pension. Reasons for rejecting cars for body deterioration included such Conditions as gaping holes in floor pans (one opening was large enough for a child to fall through), rusted Drive a new Ford! and Improperly secured doors, bumpers or other parts and damaged glass. GOOD SELECTION OF 76, MODELS '. Inspectors' concern SURETO'PLEASE.ANY BUDGET about body integrity is significant, according to Car Care Council. For years motorists have been We Alsjo Have A Choice Of aware of the safety haz­ If You Plan ards of driving with im­ CHECK Good Used Cars, Too! proper lighting, or brakes To Continue and steering that are not * *> Radiator up to standard. But a LET US MAKE YOU A DEAL neglected body presents a Driving Your ^ Carburetor threat to life and limb / because this Is the protec­ *> Tires tive shell in- which we're Present Car encased. LET US MAKE s Battery DICK HALLEAD Properly maintained, the car's body and frame (> Sparkplugs cau maintain the strength IT TRAVEL FORD in ELSIE 862-4253 necessary to provide such *^ Shocks protection in the event of Sales Department open Monday & Friday ovtfflings. an accident. This mainte­ SAFE! Service Department opan Monday evenings. nance includes repair and PAGE 12 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN APRIL 28,1976 CAR CARE SECTION Thorough tune-up is heeded when aim is best performance Better gasoline mileage, Ignition-system line arid fuel filter should A good tune-up that will ance won't come cheaply. more pep, surer starting Basics of any tune-up be checked as part of the save you money and help But a cheap tune^up is no are all benefits to be de­ include changing of spark tune-up procedure. jrour jiar to. top perform- bargain. rived from an engine tune- plugs and points and con­ Emission control system up. But to get the maxi­ denser in cars so equipped. Various emission control mum the service offers, Some cars have electronic devices have been intro­ Champion Spark Plug ignition,without points duced into cars in the Company suggests the mo­ and condenser. Checking past few years. Each of torist should become ac­ all ignition components is these devices must be quainted with what a good recommended and if re­ checked to make sure it tune-up is and Insist on placement of items that is properly functioning for receiving all ingredients. come in sets (such as best performance, depend­ plugs and plug wires) ability, economy and re­ Before having a tune-up becomes necessary, then duced exhaust emissions. performed, make sure that "change the whole set. So, when you see an ad the engine is in condition Installing one or two for a tune-up at an unbe­ to benefit. The engine' plugs or wires is false lievably low price, check should be in generally economy since if several what you are getting for good mechanical condi­ units need replacing then that price. tion, critical parts lubri­ their mates will probably Does it include parts or PORTABLE WELDING cated, the cooling system wear out soon. merely labor? Is the shop and exhaust functioning. equipped with devices like FABRICATION An engine with burned Curburclion engine oscilloscopes, ex­ MACHINE WORK valves; worn or damaged The carburetor, which haust gas analyzers and HITCHES delivers the proper mix­ piston rings cannot be other sophisticated equip­ 301 W. STEEL FARM WORK tuned properly until worn ture of air and fuel to the ment? or damaged parts are re­ intake manifold, should be CONNER OF OTTAWA - ST. JOHNS PIPE THAWING paired. checkea for leaks in the gasket area. Excessive dirt and varnish, improper So it is important that choke and faulty linkage cylinder balance and com­ also are possible carbure­ pression ycnecks be per­ tor defects. formed to help detect any Belated areas such as serious malfunctions. fuel pump, air filter, fuel

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