Judge's opinion cites public notice SAMPLE COPY Zoning ordinance validity to be tested The St. Johns city commission temporarily to provisions of an review of asuitby the city brought ness rezoned to allow construc by the city. However, according the proposed ordinance by city merely to resolve the issues sur learned Monday night that a zon earlier ordinance adopted in against Lawrence andJoyceKar- tion of additional facilities. Ac to Judge Bebau's statement, there residents. rounding actions evolving from ing ordinance currently being ad 1944. ber, doing business as Karber cording to the written decision by is reason to doubt the validity of Judge Bebau expliclty states in Karber's original request for hered to may be invalid and, Former City Attorney William Block & Tile Co. Judge Bebau, Karber applied for the present zoning ordinance be his statement that the decision in zoning redeslgnation. pending final judgment by Cir Kemper addressed the commis The action centered on Kar- a redesignatlon after the alleged cause of Improper public noti no way attempts to determine the cuit Court Judge Leo Bebau, the sion advising them of the opinion ber's desire to have sections of effective date of the current or fication of a hearing conducted to wisdom or desirability of the con According to City Attorney city may be forced to return rendered by JudgeBebau after his land near his block and tile busi dinance and was denied a change obtain objections or support of tents of the zoning ordinance, but Paul Maples a final judgment In the case has yet to be made and the city will have opportunity to appeal or to accept the judgment if it follows the initial decision. In the latter case, the city then must decide whether to revert to the 1944 ordinance or to begin procedures for adopting the newer ordinance in a manner which would satisfy legal re quirements.
City Commissioners agreed to conduct a special meeting Wed nesday Jan. 29 in efforts to reach a decision. Maples and City Clerk Tom Hundley stated after the meeting that at present the city still con sidered the newer ordinance to be THREE SECTIONS-56 Pages in effect until a final judgment 113th Year, No. 40 St. Johns, Michigan - Wednesday, January 29, 1969 15 Cents is given. "We'll have twenty days Plus 4-Page Supplement from the date of the judgment to appeal," Maples said.
During the course of his com ments to the commission, Kem per indicated his willingness to proceed as the counsel of record HAROLD H. W. WELLMAN St. Johns officers foil jailbreak try in the matter which was initiated during his tenure as city at torney. An attempted break by two in the time their plan was St. Johns Automotive. Ban mates of the Clinton County jail uncovered. The chain of events apparently In other action Monday night was foiled last Friday by the Arrested in connection with the began last Wednesday when Mrs the council acted favorably on alertness of St. Johns Police attempted jail break was Mrs Kimbrue and two friends visited dating amendments to municipal President Chief Everett Glazier and of Linda Kimbrue, 23, of 5525 N. Gorman and Peters who request financing applications which when ficer Robert Ott. Their piecing State Street, Owosso, a sister of ed their personal effects be re completed will provide the city The new president of Central together circumstancessur- Gorman. Mrs Kimbrue demanded leased to the visitors. That same with a $60,000 loan. The basic National Bank officially took of rounding a suspicious looking examination when arraigned Sat afternoon Chief Glazier and of action was approved at an earlier fice this month at the annual auto led to the planned escape urday Jan. 25 before District ficer Ott noticed a car parked session this month. shareholders' meeting Jan. 15. and brought about the arrest of Magistrate Gordon Willyoung and near the jail with two tickets He is Harold H.'w. Wellman. an Owosso women who has been examination was set for Feb. 4 secured to the windshield. After As president, Mr Wellman will charged with aiding and abetting at 9:30 a.m. She was then placed checking the ownership and de- A request by K & H Refuse also serve as chairman of the a jailbreak. in the county jail In lieuof$5,000 terming the car belonged to Gor Service for the city to accept a board of the bank. bond. man, the officers obtained a service bond smaller than one Foiled in their attempt were agreed to in an initial contract Prosecuting Attorney Patrick search warrant. Robert L. Gorman, 26, of New was tabled and Maples was in Kelly explained that Gorman and THE MEDICAL OFFICES of Lothrup and James D. Peters, According to reports, the car structed to secure further in Peters had been confined in the Dr H. J. DeVorewillbe closed 24, of Owosso. The pair had al contained the men's personal formation. K & H requested their jail following their inability to Feb. 1. New offices at 907 S. ready removed one section of cell items, blankets, an extra set ol bond be lowered from $5,000 to post a bond of $2,500 in connec US-27 will open Feb. 3. bar with hacksaw blades which license plates, groceries, two $2,000 and a suggestion by Com tion with a Jan. 14 break-in at had been smuggled into the jail at automatic pistols and about $40 missioner Jean Rand to accept in cash. the lower figure along with speci fied equipment as a bond prompt On Thursday, when the two men ed the final direction. were returned, from District Ted Malone to Court where they had appeared in Another item tabled temporar **•- connection with several break- ily was the determination of 8 ins at Ovid business "places on " .policy regarding operation of the speak at SCD meet Jan. 14, District Judge Roland city park. Essentially the com Duguay set their bond at $15,000 mission agreed to operate the each and bound them over to cir facility in a manner similar to The annual meeting of the Clinton cuit court. They were then placed Pictured above are the items found in an auto owned by Robert last year but desired details of County Soil. Conservation district is in separate cells. L. Gorman, one of two prisoners who attempted to break free from their previous policy before slated for this Saturday beginning at granting final action. 11 a.m. in the Pewamo-Westphalia Following this confinement of the Clinton County Jail last Friday. The auto contained a supply High School. ficers began a methodical search of groceries, personal clothing, money, watches, guns and a change An agreement was entered in to with Searles Excavating Co. to Featured guest for the occasion is of the cell formerly occupied by of license plates. Alert police action by several officers prevented Ted Malone, well known radio per the pair and discovered that a complete sewer, lateral lines, sonality. Mr Malone, who is called ten and one-half Inch cell bar had the men from making what appeared to be a well planned "break." grading and curb and gutter work "Farmer Peet's Roving Reporter", will been sawed completely free and for an approximate sum of $5,- address the gathering as the principal had been replaced with a glue- 500. A like amount was to be speaker. Hke substance fashioned from a posted by Searles as a perform Other entertainment will be provided bar of soap. Officers said It was ance bond. . by the Pewamo-Westphalia band. a very neat job.- Further investi k Road A brief discussion relative to A special supplement in connection gation brought about discovery of worK nears the removal of a house owned by with the annual meeting Is part of this eight hacksaw blades hidden in the city on Spring St. prompted week's Clinton County News. TED MALONE the shower drain. acceptance of a motion to re- d . quest bids for such work. Bids Sheriff Percy Patterson stated that the men would have had to normal work scheauimg would be based on removal of the Work schedules of the Clinton the commission for the period Other provisions call for in house only with necessary filling cut through one more bar before County Road Commission are ap they were on strike but Chair crease of 16f and 15$ per hour having an area large enough to and grading to be completed by proaching near normal oper man Paul Nobis pointed out the on Jan. 1, 1970 and Jan. 1, the city. escape the cell. They then would ations this week following agree error in this belief. "We did 1971, respectively. The Initial Chief Maier presents city fire report have been on the catwalk sur ment Jan, 17 of provisions of a not settle for payment of salary pay increase makes the new rounding the cells but would still new contract between Local 794, during the time the men were on wage rates range from $2.78 have had to saw through steel American Federation of State, strike," Nobis explained. "The i'Very St. Johns Fire Chief Clare E. year, the truck would be clas sponded to by 1,003 men averag per hour in the lowest bracket grill work covering an outside County and Municipal Employees contract is effective January Maier appeared before the city sified as a hose truck and not ing 15.67 men per fire. to $3.33 in the highest. window before they could have Union and the Clinton County second, but the men will be commission Monday night for the a pumper. fsatisfied'with 1 gained freedom. Highway Commission. paid from the time they returned In addition to wage increases, purpose of presenting his report Eleven fire drills were held a cost of living factor will go He closed his remarks with A full complement of workers to work." of the Fire Department's ac with a total of 119 men attend The jail was built in 1951 and into effect Jan. 1, 1970. the observation that the time returned to their jobs last tivities for the past year. ing for an average of 10.8 men contractors stated at that time The new contract settlement Wednesday and resumed regular I classified ad I -period for deliveryofanewtruck per drill. Three inhalator runs that the bars were of tooled steel calls for a pay increase of 21? This date will establish the maintenance of the county and In an opening statement, at is approximately one to one and were completed. and could .not be cut with hack per hour for all hourly workers' base for computingthefactorand tached to his report, Maier point one half years. saws. state roads throughout the and for reasons- of contract con an Increase of one cent per hour ed out the conditions of the county. tinuity and accounting, the rate 'for each 0.5 increase over this WANTED: Babysitter: A breakdown of Maier's re- The Fire Department operates When questioned Monday various pieces of equipment Reports of thesettlementof the is' retroactive to Jan. 2, 1969. base will be paid effective Jan. Mature woman to care port: at present with 18 regular fire morning Mrs Kimbrue denied any within his department and added contract suggested that em However, none received pay for 1, 1971 and semi-annually there for small child. May come men and no auxiliary firemen. knowledge of the case. his recommendations for their City Fire Loss, 1968: Res ployees had received pay from time not worked. after. daily from 8 to 5; or may disposition. idential fires 12, total loss, $2,- live in. Phone 224-7232. 800; Other Buildings 10, total At present, according to the loss, $23,200; Car Fires 12, chief, the department equipment total loss, $3,750; Grass Fires, inventory consists of £he follow 10, total loss, none; Other Fires City water softening gives "Very satisfied" were ing major pieces: 1 1964 Ford (house trailer, high school, tar the words used to describe 750 gal. tanker, pumper with bucket, wires down), total loss, results of a Clinton County 1,000 gal. water capacity used $2,100. News classified ad for a for rural calls; 1 1957 Chev Total Fire Runs, 48; Total babysitter placed by the rolet 500 gal. front end pumper loss for 1968, $30,850. Neil J. White family of with 600 gal. capacity, also for 2120 E. Townsend Road. rural use; 1 1947 GMC 500 gal,' A total of 750 men responded commissioners hard time Mr White explained that pumper with 600 gal. capacity; to 48 calls in the city averag over a dozen calls were 1 1922 LaFrance 500 gal. ca ing 15.62 men per call. Water, like religion, is free, John Hannah and the pair re clothes ... and I want soft and against closing the softening saw soft water being produced received from the one but It costs to get it piped to ceived opposition from Com water." Coletta joined In, process until accurate deter pacity pumper, no water, needing Country Fire Loss: at the local plant. time ad. repairs and 1 Jeep grass fire you and the city fathers Monday missioners Charlie Coletta and "Aside from being a commis mination could be made as to the A Grand Rapids engineering truck. Residential Fires, 13, total night encountered some clogged Jean Rand. sioner, I'm a taxpayer. I'm pay reasons for failure of producing firm, Williams and Works, has You, too, can be very ..v loss, $49,600; Other Building pipe and money problems sur Thrown in along the route was ing for soft water and I want soft water on a regular basis. been serving as consultants on satisfied with fast acting It was Maier's recommen Fires, 12, (Barnsj sheds, etc.), rounding St. Johns water soften a suggestion by Fire Chief Clare It." Commission Coletta summed up the water plant and It was agreed Clinton County News want dation that the commission give ing processes. Maier that the city seek new "But arewegettingit?"queried the difficulties by explaining by the commission to arrange a total loss, $42,600; Car Fires, ads. serious consideration toward the 6, total loss, $2,475; Grass. The question came up during engineering counsel, but his Dr Oatley. that It is a matter of pump fail meeting with representatives of replacement of the 1947 GMC Fires, 29, total loss, $75. the regular commission meeting words fell on ears that appar ure and he was supported by City Fire Chief Maier interjected the firm Monday Feb. 17. For buying, selling, with a new city pumper. His re when Dr Herb Oatley suggested ently were tuned in to matters Manager • Harvey Weatherwax. his observation that upon flushing In the meantime, Weatherwax trading or most any pur commendation was repeated Assists to Laingsburg, 2; as that city residents were not get regarding direct operation of Weatherwax pointed out that fire hydrants, great amounts of received instructions to maintain pose place your message fr.om last year following advice sists to Maple Rapids, 1; as ting soft water so the city should the softening system and were sludge deposits clog the system lime deposits can be seen and water softening operations as by calling Judy at 224- from the Fire Underwriters in sists to DeWitt, 1. shut down the works and make never heeded. making it ineffective. Dr Oatley Commissioner Hannah explained long as the equipment functioned 2361. 1967 that the unit was 20 years Total Country Fires, 64, total a fast determination as to the "I may be speaking from a he has noticed the presence of 'referred to some papers and but should the system fail prior old and that when another trity loss $94,750. reasons. He was supported In his woman's viewpoint,? commented lime in glasses of water. advised the commission that dur to the meeting, it Is to be shut rating was made, probably this The 64 country fires were re suggestion by Commissioner ' Commissioner Rand, "but I wash •""Th' e exchange see-sawed for ing the past year only 133 days down. 3rd. BIG WEEK i _ - BE SURE TO SEE OUR SPECIAL £ ANDY'S
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Wins 3rd place Lansing symphony testing , Clinton County Farm Women The St, Johns debate team, will meet Feb. 4 at the Farm united in ceremony which traveled to O'Rafferty High The Lansing Symphony As with the Lansing Symphony Or Bureau Office at 10:30 a. m. School in Lansing, Saturday, Jan. sociation is-currently sponsor chestra at the April 14th Chil- Ernest Carter will speakonlocal A candlelight service, before the reception held Immediately 25, ^von third place in the district ing two competitions for area 'dren's Concerts at Sexton High and county government. an altar decorated with gold and following the ceremony at Niles competition. musicians. The George Gersh School. Judges are Professors * * bronze mums united Miss Jo Hall. This is the first year students win Rhapsody in Blue Piano Lawrence Hurst of the Univer The Women's Missionary Anne Frost, and Ronald D. Lit- Miss Bernice Papciak of at Rodney B. Wilson High School Auditions is open to pianists sity of Michigan, Ernest H. Union of theFirst Baptist Church •willer. Chicago and Walter Papclakwere have competed in debate. The from 16 to 26 years of age. Lloyd and Edgar Ross of Central will meet Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The double ring service was hostess and host, Mrs Walter at the church. Mary Rapphun is performed by Rev Harold Homer competition was stiff as the team The Young Artists' Competi-, Michigan University, Paplak and Mrs Charles Frost faced Atherton High School, chairman and entertainment will at the First United Methodist served the bride's cake. The tlon is open to students of Voice, The winner of the Rhapsody in be by the Miss Teen group. Church, on Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. Flint; Gabriels and O'Rafferty, Piano, String and Woodwind In Blue Piano Auditions will play groom's cake was served by Mrs of Lansing) and Ovid-Elsie and * * The bride was escorted to the Theron Richards. Other serving struments, from grades six with the Lansing Symphony Or altar by her father. Mrs Martha Okemos High Schools. through twelve. The Competition chestra at the Special Pops Con St. Elizabeth's Guild, of the. were: Miss Linda Friesen, Miss The affirmative team of Mark St. Johns Episcopal Church will Lundy, organist, accompanied Dee Ann Gill, Miss Kathleen is designed to provide young cert on Sunday, March 30th at Gordon Vandemark who sang "O Simon, and Sheryl Dlehl defeated people in the area an opportunity the Lansing Civic Auditorium. meet Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. with Mrs Carter, Miss Trudy Hetzke, Ovid - Elsie, and Lynn Henning Roy Knoop of 600 W. Walker • Perfect Love," and "The Lord's Miss Penny Crowell, and Miss to enrich their education through Application forms for both con Prayer." and Sally MacLucki defeated, a competitive experience. Each tests may be secured by calling Street. Sharon Howe. Flint Atherton on the negative contestant will be given a brief the Symphony Office at 487-5001 * * The bride Is the daughter of Special guests were Mr and team. written commentary by the or writing to 1131/2WestMichi- Jan. 29 the Grange Seven Mr and Mrs Melvin Frost of Mrs Percy Creaser, and Mrs R-3, St, Johns, and the groom Other team members include judges. From each category a gan4 Lansing, Michigan 48933. Credit Union will be holding Mable Frost grandparents of the Diane Kanaski, Cathy Beagle, and winner will be chosen and from The deadline for mailing these their annual meeting intheBing- is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert bride, and Mrs Mable Durbin, Joyce Simon.Robert Holzher is these four a Symphony Award forms back is February 1, 1969, ham Grange Hall, at 8 p.m. Li twill er of 802 Hampshire grandmother of the groom. the coach for the St. Johns team. Winner will be chosen to play All members are requested to at Drive, The bride chose a red knit tend. A potluck lunch will follow The bride, selected a floor three piece suit with black acces Morning Musicale the meeting. length traditional gown of lace and sories, with a white orchid cor • * * organza accented withFrench sage for her going away outfit. meets with Mrs Seim Jan. 30 the K of C festival sequins. The dress had a bodice After a short trip to Greenfield Committee will hold a planning of lace with a scalloped neckline Village and Ontario, Canada, the The St. Johns Morning Musi session in the hall at 8 p.m. and full length sleeves. The bouf couple visited their parents until cale met Jan. 23, at the home of * * fant skirt of silkorganzafeatured the groom returned to his base Mrs ConradSeim. The club mem The Fulton Schools PTA will an apron front with tiers of at Fort Knox, Ky. bers were reminded thatFeb.22, meet Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Chantilly lace. A full length train will be "Hostess Day," at student commons. DlckGoostrey of organza, bordered by a double The bride graduated from Rod DePeal's Music Store. A food will show slides on his trip to layer of the lace was attached at ney B. Wilson High School in list was passed for "Guest Japan. the shoulders. Her bouffant illu 1968 and is presently employed Night," which will be a dinner sion veil was held by a petal by the Central National Bank of * * headpiece of pearls and sequins St. Johns. The groom, is a 1967 meeting at the Congregational In observance of National Church on Feb. 6. Members touched with lace.- She carried n graduate of Rodney B. Wilson Youth Week at the Church of the bouquet of stephanotis and ivy High School, and attended Lansing should reserve places and plan Nazarene, the youth department to arrive by 6:20 p.m. centered with a white orchid. Community College before he has scheduled several activities. entered the service. The auditions committee re Tonight (Jan. 29), they will have Miss Adele Frost of Lansing ported that three applications several speakers at 7:45 p.m. served her sister as maid-of- honor. Miss Connie LItwiller of had been received and there is a On Saturday, Feb, 1, a potluck Banner Rebekah probability of more. Since there dinnen, and toboggan party. And MR AND MRS RONALD D. LITWILLER St. Johns, sister of the groom are now several places where on Sunday the Gospelaires of and Miss Connie Frost of St. students may go, it was voted Battle Creek and their six chil Johns, sister of the bride were has installation to change the name to "Summer dren will entertain at the 10 bridesmaids. Patsy Durbin was the flower girl. Music, Scholarship.* a.m, Sunday School and the 11 The Banner Rebekah Lodge Mrs Harold Lundy was chair a.m, and 7 p.m. church service. The maid of honor wore a floor length emerald green gown 139, held Its installation on Jan. man for the day. Since several The Rev Tom Dula will be the Mr and Mrs Calvin Boak of 20 at 8 p.m., with the following members wished to leave early guest speaker. The church is with an empire waist. The low Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs Robert oack was fashioned with a green officers being installed: Jane the program preceded the busi located at 515 N. Lansing Street, Jackson of Inglewood, Calif,, Jolly, noble grand; Mildred ness meeting. The public is cordially invited satin panel connected at the waist were called here by the sudden line with a satin bow and flower. Smith, vice grand; Florence" Mrs Seim spoke briefly of the to attend. death of their father and grand Becher, secretary; Dawn Shar- word lied, which means simply Her headpiecewas of green petals father John Hopp. The Boak fam with matching bead flowers and a ick, financial secretary; Arlene song. She explained that this The Ladies Missionary Society ily had just returned home after Gladstone, right supporter of form was the fore-runner of the shoulder length veil. She carried of the St. Johns Baptist Temple spending two weeks here. a cascade arrangement of gold noble grand; Leatha Estes, left modern art song in that its ac will have election of officers after Mrs Van Matthews and Mrs supporter of noble grand; Rose companiment not only harmon and bronze mums. The brides the church service on Feb. 2. It Lula Boak were Jan. 19, guests maids were gowned identically Wilkle, right supporter of vice ized but also fitted the mood of was also decided that the meet of Mr and Mrs Charlie Boak and grand; PegBritten,leftsupporter the words. Schubert, Schumann, to the maid of honor, except they ings would start at 7:30 p.m. family. On Jan, 18, they called carried green velvet muffs with of vice grand; Fannie Wier, war and Brahms composed manywell The next meeting will be held on Mr and Mrs Clyde Lapham den; EllenStambersky, con known lieder. Mrs Seim sang gold and bronze mums attached. Feb. 11 at the church. of DeWitt, Mrs Carl Boak and The flower girl wore a short ductor; Janice Maler, inside three lieder, "The Message," Mrs Agnes Fox at Clinton Mem guardian; Lilliam Swagart, out "The Vain Suit," and "Dedica gold velvet dress fashioned with orial Hospital, and Mrs Clyde a white satin yoke and white side guardian; Treva Hill, tion." Decker and daughter Dorothy at musician; and Mable Jones, past Betty Nelson guest MARILYNN KAYE PARKER stockings. She carried a lace Mrs Gordon Iacovoni discussed the Jackson Nursing Home. basket of mums. noble grand. the terms of nocturn,. overture, u rchpsea . plalnsonghlfaji,q ^pjpn^isp. Mrs of Royal Neighbors- The committee for lodge on Lundy and Mrs Delbert played ma t^l^mm^ A, wm be MUdred Jone, ; a duet the "Nocturne," from the producer in the nation of rasp- — aCc^soHes. The^groom's andJarie Jolly.- ' Mrs.Betty B. Nelson, of Iron Mr and Mrs Norman Parker berries, It is close to it. Com incidental music for "The Mid Mountain, and State Supervisor mother was attired in a^babyblue of Mason announce the engage plete economic information on knit suit with black accessories. summer Night's Dream," by for Royal Neighbors of America, this tasty fruit is not available BACKACHE& Mendelssohn. ment of their daughter Mari- Both wore corsages of pink car was the guest at the regular lynn Kaye to Robert B. Gilroy but the state produces several iTEMCinM SECONDARY TO meeting of the Royal Neighbors. nations, and roses. ICN3IUN KIDNEY IRRITATION Overture -was originally the son of Mr and Mrs Robert N. million pounds annually. Black James Lundy, served as best Common Kidney or Bladder Irrita musical introduction for aballet, Mrs Flossie Woodhams of 608 Gilroy of St. Johns, and for raspberries are in demand for tions make many men and women S. Clinton Avenue was the host man, and Rodney Richards, and feel tense and nervous from frequent, play or opera. The overture was merly of Holt. processing, and the red varieties Bill Butler were groomsmen. burning or Itchlnc urination night ess. and day. Secondarily, you may lose Illustrated with a recording by the Miss Parker Is a 1966 grad find ready sale on the fresh Mike Karber and Bob Johnson sleep and have Headache, Backache Mrs Louella Ganton was also fruit market. In any form rasp and feel older, tired, depressed. In New York Philharmonic. uate of Mason High School and were ushers and Mark Gove was such cases. CYSTEX usually brings MRS DALE HEIDEMAN introduced as the new district berries are delicious — fresh relaxing comfort by curbing Irritat Plainsong is a simple tune is presently employed by the ring bearer. ing germs In acid urine and quickly sung without harmonizing parts deputy for Clinton and Shia Michigan Press Association, frozen, canned or in jam, jelly A buffet lunch was served at easing pain.Get CYSTEX at druggists. or regular beat. The pilgrims wassee Counties. of East Lansing. or pies. sang the psalms in this way. Mrs Nelson gave a brief talk The prospective bride Dale Heidman weds Mrs Raymond Torpey sang "Of and informed the group that she groom is a 1966 graduate of The Father Lone Begotten," and had qualified to attend the Holt High School and is a several other selections. achievers conference to be held junior at Michigan State Uni at the Royal Orleans Hotel in versity. (5 The program closed with the New Orleans, on Feb. 6, to the A March 22, wedding is be Jean Murrow Dec. 27 Polish National Dance. Mrs 9th. Lundy and Mrs Deibert then ing planned. Today's go-anywhere, ELSIE—Barbara Jean Murrow, crepe pill boxes made by the played Chopin's "Military Pol daughter or Mr and Mrs C, Sam bride held their veils of red onaise." NOrtlieQSt EaCjlG Kempf and Mr and Mrs May- do-anything Hush Puppies.* Murrow of Azalea Drive, Talla tulle in place, and they carried During the business meeting hassee, Fla. and Dale H. Heide- pink roses and'carnations, contributions were accepted for Mrs Andrew Kempf nard Jan. 26. man son of Mr and Mrs Harold a new grand piano for Interlochen. Phone 626-6835 Mr and Mrs Leon Alwood of B. Heideman of Elsie, were mar Richard Harden of Holt, was An amendment was passed chang Charlotte were Jan. 26, dinner ried Friday, Dec. 27, in Trinity best man. Sammy Murrow, broth ing the election of officers to the Willian Workers Circle meets guests of Mr and Mrs Hazen Methodist Church in Tallahassee. er of the bride, James Kelly, second meeting in February. Feb. 7 with Jeannette Babbitt, Crandall. Mr and Mrs Robert The Rev George A. Foster and Allen Tedder and George Hesarl- for a luncheon at 12:30. There Nourse, and Mr and Mrs David Rev Danny E. Morris performed ing, all of Tallahassee, were will be an "Auction Sale." Rood and family of Saranacwere the ceremony. ushers. The most widely felt earth Mr and Mrs Carl Barnes and afternoon callers. Given in marriage by her quake in the recorded history of daughter entertained Mr and Mrs father, the bride wore a floor- The bride's parents were North America occurred in 1811- Herbert Kowalk of DeWitt, Mil Mrs John Cosens and daugh length, empire-style gown of her hosts at a reception in the church 1812 near New Madrid, Mo. The dred Barnes, and Melvin Babbitt ters were Jan. 21, supper guests own creation. The bodice and hall following the ceremony. As largest tremor was felt over an for Sunday., dinner Jan. 26, In of Mildred Barnes. Susie Jones sleeves of the bridal satin gown sisting were Mrs Bernice Welch, area of 2 million square miles honor of Carl's birthday. spent Thursday night and Lorie were covered with scalloped Mrs Frank M. Harrell, Mrs John east of the Rocky Mountains. Mr and Mrs Andrew Kempf Jones spent Friday night In the Chantilly lace. The train was'of T. Sewell, Sr., aunts of the bride, Destruction to human life arid called on Mr and Mrs Louis same home. chiffon accented with scalloped Mrs John T. Sewell, Jr., and Mrs property was slight. Chantilly lace. A crown of seed Laurence Adkinson, cousins of pearls and crystals with lace the bride. held her illusion veil, and she carried a cascade of roses and After a wedding trip through STATE FARM carnations with a removable south Florida,Mr andMrsHeide white orchid. man will make their home in Mission Road Estates. He is with Miss Barbara Shuler was maid the Florida Bureau of Law En of honor, and Mrs Allen Tedder forcement, Crime Laboratory. and Mrs George Hensarlingwere bridesmaids. They wore empire- INSURANCE style gowns of red crepe. Red ® Do You Know All the Answers Church Women FOR INSURANCE CALL We can fit the have installation One hundred sixty-six pints entire family—from of blood, including 20 for open Father to Mother, The annual meeting of the heart surgery, were donated to the Red Cross bloodmobile at INCOME TAX Daughter and Son. Church Women United was held BOTH at the United Methodist Church Carson City Jan. 20. . . Chances arc thai you still have Sfim, Narrow, of St. Johns on Jan. 17, with a doubts even after dropping FEDERAL Medium/Wide business meeting in the morn your return in the mailbox. AND ing and installation of officers. Production Credit You can crate ihoie doubts STATE with a trip la your nearby Get the right shoe size every time with Hush Puppies® Mrs Lloyd Ford is now presi offers a dent; Mrs Lyle Hynes, vice- BLOCK office. This year, be casuals. We fit hard-to-fit feet easily with a full range of DICK " HAROLD confident. president; Mrs Roland Sleight, bargain in money sizes and widths. -ww- ._ -w-» • ® for farmers secretary; Mrs Fraser Mac HAWKS GREEN GUARANTEE Kinnon, treasurer; andMrsStan- PCA loans cost le» became of the We guarantee accurate preparation of every tax return. ley Whitlock is In charge of in If we make ony errors that cost you any penalty or unique PCA way of figuring interest interest, we will pay the penally or interest. stallations, Com.,. custom-designed for farmers. 200 W. ;SrateSt..- A potluck luncheon was held St. Johns, ECONOMY SHOE STORE in the afternoon, Harlan Hartler PRODUCTION HR then showed slides on the work CREDIT CO. First In Foot Fashions with Famous Brand Shoes done by CROP. He reported that ® ASSOCIATION Phone 224-7160 many things were accomplished America's Largest Tax Service with Over 3000 Offices 121 N. CLINTON ST. JOHNS, 224-2213 108 Brush St., St. Johns STATE FARM INSUMKCE COHMKIEl, with the use of Navy beans from Phone 224-3662 ' , H«M OffkM: BltMiiHgtM, IMnttt 109 N. Clinton St. Johns Ph. 224-4602 ST. JOHNS OWOSSO DURAND i- Michigan. ' Page 4 y\ CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Celebrate anniversary Mr and Mrs Earl Darnell of 9085 S. US-27, DeWitt, will be honored Sunday, Feb. 2, at a 50th wedding anniversary open house from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The affair will be held in the Friend ship Hall at the Price United | Births J Methodist Church, corner of Price and Chandler Roads. % Clinton's Citizens of $ Friends, relatives and neighbors :•:; Tomorrow are invited to attend. Hosts for the event are the couple's daughters and sons-in- BARNES-A girl, Jody Lynne, law, Mr and Mrs Ray Warner was born to Mr and Mrs Larry (Iva Mae), Mr and Mrs Stanley Barnes of Grand Ledge on Jan. Whitlock
for Valentine's Day FAMOUS The fashionable new look of thoughtfulness BRACH'S B—<»* 79c to 52." Flowers Were never so fresh... sun colors never glowed more warmly...than on Hallmark "Color Carrousel", It's the fashionable You get a You get a Assortment of Lovely new look for all the niceties thai make living more fun...much & p a r easier! Now brightening up our store and ready to brighten up your complete get of complete set of VALENTINE CARDS Fa v 0 ir life: an entire collection of "Color Carrousel" greeting cards, gifts, PLUS MOST WINTER ITEMS 1/3 OFF gift wrappings, stationery and gala party accessories. Come in soon I BONUS PHOTOS SUPERSIZE PHOTOS Ladies' Slacks & Sweaters-Reg. $5.99 NOW $3.97 GLASPIE DRUG Many More Items to Choose from PARR'S /;.,,// DRUGS D&C STORE PHARMACIST ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES-NOT JUST PART-TIME 221 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3154 Downtown St. Johns 201 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2837 AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR HITE 0VERNITE m Wednesday January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 5 A Jo Anne Frost Smith-Admire vows Births honored at bridal showers
SUCHEK-A boy, Steven Al Miss JoAnne Frost was hon a family affair len, was born to Mr and Mrs ored at several showers pre Walter Suchek of 1421 E. Avery vious to her marriage on Dec. Miss Vickie Jeannie Admire Presiding at the double ring Street, St. Johns on Jan. 4, 28, to Ronald D. LItwiHer. of Mexico, Mo. and George Ev service was the bride's father, at Carson City Hospital. He Mrs Charles Frost and Mrs erett Smith Jr. of St. Johns, the Rev Delbert Admire of weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. The Walter Papciak entertained were married Friday, Dec. 27, Lockewood Park Baptist Church, baby has 1 brother and 2 sis about 30 friends and relatives at 6:30 p.m. in the Centennial assisted by the bride's grand ters. Grandparents are Mr and at the home of Mrs Papciak on Baptist Church in Mexico, Mo. father, the Rev L. F. Admire, Mrs Walter Suchek Sr. and Mr Dec. 7. A spreading bouquet of yellow Miss Admire was escorted down and Mrs Frank Glowacki. The Miss Suzanne McAlvey and gladioli and yellow pompons dec the aisle by her grandfather, mother is the former Margaret Miss Connie Litwiller hosted a orated the sanctuary for the William Ray Creel of Centralia. Glowacki. shower for the bride to be on Dec. 11 at the home of Miss occasion, and brass candelabra BARBARA JO PORTER and palms stood on either side For her wedding gown, the BOWER—A boy, Brent Russel Litwiller. was born to Mr and Mrs Rus Dec. 18 Mrs Lyle Hynes and LOIS L. ZELL of the altar. bride chose a floor length gown of delustered satin, made em sel Bower of DeWitt, on Jan 21 Engaged Mrs Donald Bast hosted a at Lansing General Hospital. He shower at the home of Mrs pire style with scalloped neck Mr and MrsRobertE,Port Engaged line. The long sleeves, which weighed 6 pdunds 8 1/2 ounces. Bast. The baby has 1 sister. Grand- er, 120 W. Everettdale, Lan came to points over the wrists sing, announce the engagement were covered with an overlay paraents are Mr and Mrs Dan Planning a spring wedding McClintock and Mr and Mrs of their daughter Barbara Jo, in St. Johns Lutheran Church of chantilly lace, as was the to Jeffrey A. Martin, son of bodice. The full chapel length Duane Peck. The mother is the are Lois Lavonne Zell and former Sallle McClintock. Mr and Mrs August Martin of Richard Charles Thompson. train was of satin with lace St. Johns. George Hoeve is a patient at The bride elect is the daugh overlay and her shoulder length MOORE—A boy, James Mark The bride elect is a gradu University Hospital at Ann Ar ter of Mr and Mrs Lorenz veil of French illusion was held was born to Rev and Mrs bor. His address is Parkview Zell of 106 N, Swegles Street. in place with a small crown. ate of Everett High School and William Moore of Eureka Jan. is now employed as a secre Medical Building, 1000 Wall She is a 1967 graduate of Miss Admire's bouquet was a 12 at Carson City Hospital. He Street, Room 1112, Ann Arbor, Rodney B. Wilson High School' cascade of white roses and car tary at Associates Discount weighed 6 pounds 7 1/2 ounces. Corporation. Mich. His family Mrs G. Hoeve, and is employed at Parr's nations with a white orchid in The baby has 1 brother. Grand Mr and Mrs Larry Hoeve and Rexall Pharmacy. the center. The prospective bride parents are Mr and Mrs Law groom is a graduate of Rod Mrs Darrell Hoeve, visited him The prospective bride rence T. Holman of Medford, ney B. Wilson High School and on Jan. 25 and 26. h groom is the son of Mr and The bride was attended by Ore. and Mr and Mrs James W. is employed at the Central Mrs Russell Thompson of Miss Martha Miller of Marshall- Moore of Whittier, California. National Bank in St. Johns. 4200 S. State Road, Durand, ville, Ohio, as maid of honor, The mother is the former Janice The couple are planning a He graduated from Corunna and Miss Ton! Settle of Mexico, Holman. High School, and is now serv Mo., as bridesmaid. Miss Mil fall wedding. CLINTON ing with the U.S. Navy on the ler's dress was a floor length THEATER USS Forrestal. VIRGINIA J, McWILLIAMS gold velvet with bell sleeves, ANNUAL MEETING A May wedding is planned. and the empire waistline was Downtown St. Johns emphasized with a wide bow of MR AND MRS GEORGE SMITH JR. of the Engaged the same material. Short white gloves and a wide velvet bow cousin, Mary Jean Creel of Cen dles and yellow roses. On the JOHN WAYNE Mr and Mrs James McWil- with gold net completed her cos tralia. She wore a dress sim CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN liams of Rural R-4, Ithaca wedding cake was a miniature tume. She carried a single long ilar to the other attendants in bride and groom which decora KATHARINE ROSS wish to announce the engage stemmed yellow rose with holly green velvet with a large ment of their daughter Vir ted the bride's parents' wedding WOMEN'S CLUB matching streamer and green yellow bow In her hair. She cake 21 years ago. "HEimGBTERSk ginia Jean, to Richard M. ery. Miss Settle's dress was carried a basket filled with yel A UNIVERSAL PICTURE Weber son of Mr and Mrs Mel- Assisting at the reception LUNCHEON at DALEY'S RESTAURANT TECHNICOLOR • PANAVISION* identically styled in holly green low petals. Martin Admire were Mrs Jack Hammett, Mrs vin Weber of R-3, St. Johns. velvet, with headpiece of green youngest brother of the bride, Thursday, January 30, 1969 at 1:00 p.m. The bride-elect is a student Robert Hurd, Mrs Norma Ad velvet and neU was ring bearer. Two other mire, Mrs George Creel, Mrs Jan. 29—Feb. 4 at Ithaca High School. The brothers Dale and Brian Admire Make reservations with Mrs. E„0. Prince. prospective bridegroom is a Flower girl was the bride's Bill Creel, Mrs Martin Spires Showttme-7:45 p.m. were candle lighters. and Miss Cindy Admire. graduate of Rodney B. Wil Ph. 224-2917 Sun. Matinee—2:30 p.m son High School and is em The groom's attendants were The mother of the bride, Mrs his brother, Ron Smith of Delbert Admire, wore a blue ployed by the Wohlert Cor The guest speaker will be Mrs Elly Peterson, retiring poration. He is also a mem Downers Grove, m. and Jerry velvet dress with a corsage of Wiesmlller of Laingsburg. Ush yellow roses and white carna chairman of Republican State Central Committee of Mich Adm.— Si.25 Adults ber of the Army Reserve. igan. Newly elected officers will take office at this time. An August wedding is being ers were, Darrell Ray Creel of tions. The groom's mother, Mrs Child. - .75 under 14 planned. Albuquerque, N. M., Kevin Hurd George Smith Sr,, chose a beige of O'Fallon, and John Admire suit with a corsage of white ADELE M. ZAMARRON of Mexico, Mo. roses and carnations. The three Organist was Mrs Gerald Goff grandmothers, Mrs Elizabeth BRIDAL REGISTRY Announcements who played wedding selections Smith of St. Johns, Mrs. L,F. Engaged prior to the ceremony and ac Admire, of Mexico, Mo. and HEADQUARTERS Mr and Mrs Robert Zamar- companied soloist Miss Salina Mrs William Ray Creel, each Radiant Chapter No. 79, OES Kanagy of Belleville, Pa,, who had a corsage of white carna ron of Perrinton announce will hold a special meeting the engagement of their daugh sang "I Love You Truly," "Whi tions. Wednesday Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. for ther Thou Goest," and "The After a wedding trip to Tex ter Adele Marie to Kurt S. the purpose of initiation. Bancroft, son of Mr and Mrs Lord.'si Prayer," , as, the couple are now residing Wilbur Bancroft of Maple * * * After the ceremony a( recep in St. fJjphns. The bridegroom tion for about 150 guests, was Rapids. The next meeting of the Brown plans to continue his education The bride-elect graduated held In the church dining hall, at Michigan State University in Bee study group will be held on which was decorated with can from Fulton High School in Feb. 18, at 12 noon, at the home the fall. 1968, and attended Lansing of Mrs Martin Ohm. She has been Business University. She Is elected to serve as-chairmanfor now employed at the Michigan the balance of the year. The JUDY MARIE BEARD State Accident Fund, Lansing. group met with Mrs Donald Sey- The prospective bride fried on Jan.'21, at 1 p.m. A groom graduated in 1967 from salad luncheon was served. Engaged Fulton High School and spent Bingham Grange will meet at Mr and Mrs Gordon Beard, one year at Lansing Com the Bingham Hall on Friday eve of 711 E. Hlgham Street an munity College in the state ning Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. The student highway technicians nounce the engagement of business meetingwill be followed their daughter Judy Marie to program. He is now employed by a light lunch. All members and by the Michigan State Highway interested parties wishlngtojoin Pvt. Larry A, Ackersonsonof Department, but is scheduled are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Allyn Ackerson, of R-l,Sunfield. to leave for military service * * in the Army on Feb. 12. The bride elect is employed An open house for the couple by the State of Michigan, will be held at the home of his Social Events Vehicle Services, The pro parents on Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. spective bridegroom Is serv at 201 N. Garfield, Maple Mr and Mrs Roy Thornton of ing in the US Army and is Rapids. Ovid were Jan. 26 dinner stationed at Fort Polk, La, guests of Mrs Julia Thornton No wedding date has been No wedding date has been and family. set. set by the couple. CHINA CRYSTAL It Pays to Shop at by by steooes *FOSTORIA *TIFFIN Btmuly Sttloti * SPODE IMPERIAL <^v[aaJ\innon i -_,_ .- «, .™ NORTH Phone 224-6161 CEE Buih plloti dtfylno d«alh ^ COUNTRY ^" WmK fa color ihool wild gam«! £— »£" V *PASCO FOR BIGGER SAVINGS tf EE Hunting ond flihlngomldi t moil *" STERLING Pretty-up vEE magnhlctnl K«n«ry avir fllmtdl EEE FUhtngyou drawn about...ond by JANUARY CLEARANCE RONHMKPRODUCTION tYEE high advtjilwo ntv>r biforo phologrophtdl January * GORHAM THROW RUGS ... • Trophy hunt for Moose, Dahl Sheep, Grizzly Bear and a 1400 pound Brown Bear. *TOWLE 27x48 Reg. 6.95 4™ NOW • Follow the Eskimo across the desolate ice * LUNT 27x45 Reg. 4.98 NQW 35 a pack In search of food. *WALLACE 24x36 Reg, 3.98 k,^ii( 150 • View scenes of the Bald Eagle and other NOW Northern Birds — Watch a Female Grizzly *HEIRLOOM 21x36 Reg. 3.49 00 NOW 2 teach her Cubs to fish for salmon. all LIMITED QUANTITIES ON'THESE RUGS. SEE THE UNCHANGED WILDERNESS OF AMERICA'S LAST FRONTIER Silverplate V PRINTED DRAPES THRILL TO THE GREAT HUNT and Stainless I 00 FOR THE BIG POLAR BEAR Treat yourself to 48x84 Reg. 7.98 NOW 5 Patterns • BEHIND THE HUNTER SCENES an exciting new 48x63 Reg. 6.98 NOW hairstyle that adds 500 • AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE extra sparkle, • LAUGHS GALORE FREE GIFT WRAPPING & DELIVERY 17.W Cold Wave • RUGGED HUNTING SCENES LADIES' BRAS 25%OFF • EDUCATIONAL-PLUS FREE Teaspoon, a Piece of China or Crystal DISCONTINUED STYLES WED.-THURS., FEB. 5-6 Appointments not always When You Select Your Pattern With Us necessary CLEARANCE PRICES ON 3 SHOWS EACH DAY Shampoo, Cut & Style LADIES' SLACKS 20% OFF 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 . 4.75 LADIES' SKIRTS 20% OFF Admission-Adults $2.00, under 14 .75$ LESTER H. LAKE Jeweler SINCE 1930 ANN LEONARD GIRLS' DRESSES 1/3 OFF JO PENIX CLINTON THEATRE CATHY REDMAN LADIES' COATS GIRLS COATS Div. of WEBB-RING, Inc. NFL-TORPEY Downtown St. Johns 107 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS ! Phone 224-2412 lv SNOW SUITS CHILDREN'S JACKETS Page 6 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Your Ad Runs Dial Your Operator Get Speedy Results - - 1 Times for Price of 2!! and ask for use ENTERPRISE - 8: C.C.N. WANT-ADS For FREE Toll Calls in the DeWitt, Fowler, Ovid-Elsie and Westphalia Areas
•:•»:•:•>:•:•:•:•: YOU ASKED FOR IT-Now we * HELP WANTED * WANTED • FOR SALE MISC. • FOR SALE have itMWayne Horse - Feed, CLASSIFIED AD PAGES • FOR SALE Morton's Sugar Cure Salt, Mor EMPLOYMENT MISC. FARM MISC. FARM ton's Safety Salt. Farmers Co 4^YEAR OLD bird dog for sale; CASH RATE: 5c per word. Minimum, $1.00 per in op Elevator, N. Main Street, WAITRESS WANTED: Full or Fowler, Michigan. 40-1 FURNITURE REFINISHED- with training, will make good sertion. YOUR AD RUNS 3 WEEKS FOR THE PRICE $ NORWOOD hay savers and silage part time at the Road House. OF 2. Second week will be refunded when your item Special attention to antiques; hunter, good with children, ex :•:•: bunks, all steel welded with Phone 224-9982. 31-tf sells the first week. NEW AND USED call 224-2477 for free estimates, cellent watch dog,669-9012, eve i!;* rolled edges to last a lifetime. RN AND LPN - full or part 38-3p nings. 39-3p SAVE a 25c service fee by paying for your charged :•:•: S.ee at our yard, 51/4 miles south FARM EQUIPMENT 'Symbol of time. Choice of hours. Excel ad within 10 days of insertion. ijj:: of Fowler. Phone 587-3811,; lent wages; Ayon Nursing Home, SNOW PLOWING-Parking lots MODERN STYLED SOFA and $ Fedewa Builders, Inc. 22"-tr BOX NUMBERS in care of this office add $1.00 TRACTORS Service' phone 489-170il 23-tf and driveways. Phone Don chair. Heavy duty construc ¥:1 - ; Grant, 224-6173, 38-3p tion, two cushion, tufted back; Ford John Deere 730 diesel trac | HELP WANTED: Permanent black nylon fabric. Both pieces tor, electric start, fully ALL CLASSIFIEDS WILL BE ACCEPTED || FARM and INDUSTRIAL position available (full time) for only $75.00 , Phone 224- equipped, complete over for experienced mechanic. Ex- 7745. 39-dh UNTIL NOON MONDAYS :|| TRACTORS and hauled. Real sharp, $3250. * WANTED $ EQUIPMENT ctllent salary, full company John Deere 620 tractor, ful S^f&jmim benefits. Write to Box K, Clinton MISCELLANEOUS ORDER YOUR DETROIT Free RATES are based strictly on Classified Style. 8j New and Used , ly equipped, power steering, REflLTOBS County News, St. Johns. 22-tf Press t-o-d-a-y-and read the &1 Simplicity 3-pt. hitch, remote cylinder, "Action Line." Phone 224-4348. FOR FASTRESULTS —PHONE 224-2361 average condition, $1995. TIMBER WANTED: Logs and LAWN and GARDEN $154.00 PER WEEK to start; 39-tf John Deere 70 tractor, with position available for young standing timber. Logs de or ENTERPRISE 8201 EQUIPMENT Dial 224-2301 ( livered to our yard. DEVER- live PTO, average condition, men and women assisting man WINDOW GLASS HENGESBACH FORD $1350. ' "OVER A QUARTER ager in outside order depart EAUX SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N. CENTURY OF SERVICE" ment. Transportation furnished, Hubbardston Road, Pew a mo, We have all sizes and any TRACTOR SALES John Deere 60 tractor with all company benefits including Michigan. Phone 824-3101. 40tf shape. We install glass. live PTO, average condition, You'll love this exciting, Phone 647-6356 profit sharing and annual $1095. solidly built 3-bedroom home Phone 224-3337 51 t£ bonuses. On the job training. WANTED TO BUY - Girl's tap * FOR SALE MISC. * FOR SALE PORTLAND, MICH." " Massey-Ferguson 50 trac in Meadowview Subdivision. and ballet shoes, size 1 1/2 tor with 3-bottom mounted Ceramic bath, bath and rec Call Lansing 372-6313. 38-6p HEATHMAN'S SPORTS EQUIPMENT or 2. Phone 224-4572. tfdh 4000 BALES OF first, second and plow, average condition, $1250. room in basement. 2-car ga WANTED: SALESMAN: Experi Paint Service Center LET US RECOMMEND a painter third cutting hay; all top Massey-Ferguson 65 trac rage. Gas fired hot water HORSEMEN - AtG-Bar-A'Ranch heat. Landscaped. Consider enced man with following: To WANTED: PAIR of man's show- Downtown St. Johns for your Sherwin - Williams quality; phone 224-7736. 38-3p tor with manure loader, av live in St. Johns and service our shoes. Call 224-4671. dh Dealer — Finkbeiner Pharmacy, we stock about everything in erage condition, $1895. taking in trade. St. Johns area customers. Salary 31-tf Fowler, Michigan. 39-3 Saddlery and Western Wear at Just this one home left in WANTED: ALFALFA OR clover lowest possible prices. Open Prince Estates. A lovely 4- and bonus plus many fringe bene EQUIPMENT fits. This is a better-than-aver- hay. It will pay you to call FOR SALE: 1 Clinton Chain saw BEAUTIFUL Wedding Invitations daily except Thursday. G-Bar-A USED MACHINERY bedroom Colonial with pan age opportunity. If you qualify, us before you sell. Green Mea and 1 Wright Chain Saw. West —Speedy Service; Finkbeiner Ranch 8 miles wost of St. Louis John Deere 10-ft. lime and eled family room and fire call 862-4800 for an interview. dow Farms, Elsie, Michigan; of Frances Road to the end of Pharmacy, Fowler, Michigan. M-46. "Phone 463-4122. 5-tf fertilizer distributor, good place. Fully equipped kitch I960 GMC Diesel Tilt Cab en. Carpet allowance. Debar Chevrolet, Co., Elsie, phone 862-4389. 37-tf Lehman; 1st place south. 37-3p 40-2- condition, $150. Mich. 38-3p SCORPION SNOWMOBILES. tractor truck, new in-line 6 Now being completed at engine, new 10.20 tires $4500 John Deere F-145, 5-bottom, SPARTAN Manor House trailer, BOXED HEART CANDY-Dec- Trailers, accessories, cloth 508 S. Traver. Sharp new ing. Portable fish shanty sleds. 16-inch semi-mounted plow, DO YOU HAVE 6 hours a week Ideal for hunting party. Harold orations, etc.; Finkbeiner average condition, $795. ranch with 3 spacious bed- \ * FOR SALE MISC. Master trailer hitch locks. Don JD 40 combine with to spend for an extra income? Sullivan, 10945 Grand River Pharmacy, Fowler, Michigan. corn head $1350 rooms. Large living room, Hwy., Grand Ledge, Michigan. Tolles Sales and Service. St. John Deere F-145, 3-bottom, very roomy kitchen and din Exceptional earnings for men 40-1 16-inch semi-mounted plow, or women distributing famous Johns. Phone 224-3115. 32-tf Int. 91 combine $1150 ing area. The last home avail DID YOU KNOW we havefurnace 27-tf good condition, $595. able in this nice location. Rawleigh Products. Write or call BIG CLEARANCE SALE-Now on 2 JD 4020 D's, power filters—all sizes—Gambles in CAMPERS, TRAVELTRAILERS, John Deere F-620, 3-bottom, New home starting at cor Dolores Grosser, 527 Quinlan YOU ASKED FOR it-We got It!I men's suits at Dick Butler's shift Ea. $4800 Fowler. 40-1 PICKUP COVERS & EQUIP 16-inch trailer plow, average ner of S. Baker and E. Sturgis Dr., WilHamston. Phone 655- Wayne Horse-Feed, Morton's O.P.S. Opposite Police Station 2389, 38-4p Sugar Cure Salt, Morton's Safety MENT. Rentals, repairs, sales JD 4020 Gas, power shift, condition, $295. Sts. Basement in. Plans in BUSH AND GERTS UPRIGHT in Grand Ledge. Your unre & service. WINGMFG. &SALES, the office. Buy now so y 0 u Salt. Farmers Co-operative El stricted choice of any of our $50, 18.4 rear tires $4375 John Deere 11-ft. double Piano, real good, $35; phone evator, North Main Street, Fow 5349 Wisner Road, 1/2 milewest, can select your own colors MALE HELP WANTED: Boys 834-2634, Sam Sherwood, Wild $60 or $70 men's suits, now JD 4010 D wide front. disc, average condition, $195. and stove combination. 2-car ler, Michigan 48835. 40_1 1 3/4 mile north of Ashley. Phone wanted between ages 12 and cat Road, 40-3p 2 suits for $46. Men's sport 847-2318. 30-tf 18.4 rear tires $3975 New John Deere 2-yard pan attached garage. 16 as carrier salesmen for the coats now 1/2 price, men's warm scraper, demonstrator, $795. 14 new homes in various Detroit Free Press. Good pro HARD JUICY, ORCHARD-fresh winter jackets now 1/2 price. Allis Chalmers 190 D, apples—Ihe favorite varieties. Fox chopper, with corn stages of construction, from fit, fun trips, exciting prizes; Men's pants now 1/2 price. Dick wide front ^ $3975 Fresh-pressed cider and Home head, $995. building permit to being fin call 224-4348. 39-2 /'NEW" Evinrude Butler's O.P.S. Opposite Police * FOR SALE ished. Not all fully priced, made ponies. Ij'otatoesj.popcpr.ii JD 4010 Gas $3150 jOliver .2-rpw pull type.juck- ^ .MISC. FARM b ^ tf .all ravailable to see in • • Snowmobiles- : •• 11 and honey^ Open all'winter— er-sheller,^?^, .,,„,,,„„ f 1 plan's and 'different locations every'day except Sunday . Nel Case 830 P~-*~ C ,$2875^ ( come. Open Friday nights, 'til New Gehl self-unloading 3 throughout the city. * "* Also son's Welcome Orchard and JD 3010 DTft* $2850 * BUSINESS 9. All other nights til 6. Open FOR SALE: 1000 bales of hay, box, 1968 carry-over, $1150. Cider Mill. 1/2 mile north of Modern farm home. 4 bed OPPORTUNITY Demonstrator AMF Sunday 12 to 5. It will pay you 1st cutting and some 2nd cut Massey 65 Gas, Multi- Gehl hopper, PTO, blower, Ionia on M-66. 37-tf rooms, late model kitchen. 15 Horsepower well to drive over and see us. ting. All large bales; phone 587- power $2250 $250.. Garage, tool shed. 22 acres, 40-6 3501. 38-3p Massey 65 D (LowJ $1700 New John Deere PTO sin nice extra building site. HELPl WE want to help introduce $699 PUBLIC NOTICE gle heater spreader, $10Q0. Southwest of St. Johns., just your business, Grand Opening, JD 720 D $1950 off DeWitt Rd. Will take St, Celebrate a special occasion or USED EQUIPMENT Johns home on trade. SALES and SERVICE * FOR SALE JD 620 Gas $1750 just advertise; everything in ad ATTENTION—Car Owners TURNER Just remodeled 2-bedroom vertising specialities. Let us APPLIANCES BECK and HYDE . License Plates on Sale 1967 M670 Super Diesel JD 2010 Gas Utility $1750 IMPLEMENT CO. home, west side. New kitch show you what we have got; call • on the Following Dates: tractor en, gas stove, bath and car Robert Litwiller. Phone 224- FARMARINA Allis Chalmers D-17 Gas, WilHamston, Mich. peting. Large lot. Attractive. 7358. 40-3p 82 GALLON electric hot water 33 Massey Harris tractor wide front, power Phone 655-2075 Only $13,500. 6 miles north of St. Johns DeWitt steering $1750 heater, gas range, water soft U Minneapolis Moline 40-2 Charming new home at 903 40-1 SATURDAY, JAN. 25 ener, kitchen table and iron bed tractor Case 300 with heavy N. Oakland in Orchard Glenn. AUTOMATIC 25$ and 50? car stead. Phone 682-4165. 40-lp ONE PAIR of 6.70-15" snow tires at the Municipal Building duty loader $1600 3 bedrooms, V/2 baths. Large wash: Makes the best return 4-section harrow on Ford rims, $8.00; chicken from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. lot. Poured cement basement. orf investment — you can be in JD 630 LP $1550 and turkey equipment; buzz saw 5-14" bottom, semi-mounted Mortgage commitment avail business with a limited invest SEE OUR NEW 1969 line of Houghten able. ment. Write: George Putz, 4116 and belt, $25.00; bed, davenport Ovid TV's. Gambles lnFowler. 40-1 plow Case 700 D $1500 Royer Road, Toledo, Ohio. 43623 and chair, $15,00; old piano and Attention farmer or inves FRIDAY, JAN. 31 4-14" bottom mounted plow Case 700 Gas $1450 39-3p bench, $50.00; old small wooden PORTABLE humidifiers or fur tor! 171 acres just put on the •, at the Ovid Service Center market, it's worth the money Ice box, $25.00; old dark china nace style: Yes, we have one IHC 4-row cultivator Int, 400 D $1350 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Real Estate and not priced out of t h e SNOWMACHINE DEALERS cabinet (needs 1 glass panel), to fit your needs. And they are Massey-Ferguson 4-row Oliver 88 D $1000 market. Only for sale on ac WANTED: 3 complete lines, $50.00; old fashioned high back Please bring your TITLE a necessary addition to your rocking chair, $15.00; old trunk, or REGISTRATION and cultivator 5-bedroom, l^-story. Near count of business reasons. VIKING, SKI JET and LARSON. home. Call us for particulars Int. M $ 750 new high school. Modern Call us for full information. Interested parties contact E &. M $8.00; Crosley refrigerator, PROOF of Insurance with or stop in and see what they McCullock chain saw $35.00. Call Ovid, 834-5074. you. Ford 9N $ 375 kitchen with built-in range, Immediate occupancy. 2- Distributors, 1778 E.Greenwood will do for your comfort. Call dishwasher, disposal, 2 baths, 40-3p 39-2 Clinton chain saw bedroom home. Living room, Road, Prescott, Michigan 48756, 669-6785 and we can deliver one Jeep, 4-wheel drive $ 550 full basement with recreation dining room, kitchen, break or phone 517-873-4448. 40-3p to your home. Pricedfrom $49.95 Remington chain saw area, 6-yr.-old gas furnace, 2- fast" nook, bath. All on one to $79,95—Open Daily from 8 Self-propelled sprayer $ 750 CAST IRON Dutch oven, $2.00; 1967 MARLETTE Mobile, Home car garage. floor. Basement. Attached 1-. BUSINESS CARDS, flat or raised a,m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday only lfi-HP Snowmolite, excel $ 500 car garage. Corner lot. Metal Canopy, 40" x 45", $2.00; for sale; 12' x 60'; partly fur lent condition JD 35 loader printing. One or two colors. Sears Humidifier, in working —8 a.m. to 5 p.m. DalmanHard- Two new 3-bedroom ranch nished; call 224-3149. 40-3p v/are, DeWitt, Michigan. 40-1 $ 350 es. 2-car garage, dining area, Sound investment. 2-famiIy Choice of many styles. Priced order but needs minor repairs, MARTENS SERVICE JD disc close in. Each apartment as low as $5.50 per 1,000. The WELL""DRILLni"G- and service. 2 Case discs Ea. $ 300 11/2 baths, full basement, $5.00; call 224-7227 after 5:15 carpet allowance. Gas heat, contains 2 bedrooms, living Clinton CountvNews, phone 224- Pumps, pipes and supplies. REFRIGERATOR, electric stove R-4, St. Johns, Michigan p.m. 40-dhtf kitchen with built-ins. room, new kitchen and bath. ^ 2361. 9A-tf Free estimates. Carl S. Ober- and dryer; $25 each; all in New Oliver semi- Pull basement. Corner lot. working condition. Girls size 8 5 miles west, 7 miles south, mounted 4-16 plow $1050 Room to spare in this 3- litner, 4664 N. State road, Alma, 1 mile west, Vz mile north 32 acres of vacant land dress coat—$8. Phone 224-3176. story brick home on E. Walk Phone 463-4364. 48-tf on Forest Hill Road. Oliver semi- mounted close in. Many possibilities. RETAILERS, WHOLESALERS, AND 38-3p er St. A very lovely 14x28 liv 40-1 5-16 plow $ 800 Brick school house on 1 EXECUTIVE POSITIONS OPEN ing room with fireplace. acre of land. Owner has cut OIL BURNING CIRCULATING Ford 2-bottom plow $ 75 Formal dining room, 5 bed $2,000 from price for cash rooms, family room. 6-room Unlimited Income and Opportunities with Softener Salt, Rock heater; used one year. Phone SEE US FOR Circle Steel. Grain sale. 626-6443. 38-3p Loader to fit M or H basement. new building, cleaning and maintenance Salt and drying and storage bins. No job Int. $ 140 Economical ret i r e m e n t too big or small. Call collect 3 cottages at Crystal Lake home. 1963 Windsor mobile products. Phone Owosso 723-3981 for inter Sodium Chloride 834-5111. Ovid Roller Mills, NI 200-bu. PTO to be sold as one unit, priced home, 10x60. Vanity in the 3- GENERAL ELECTRIC refriger Ovid, Michigan. 53-tf spreader $ 275 at $11,500. All equipped and pc. bath. 2 nice bedrooms. view. Available at ator, self defrosting; Tappan 40-1 furnished. Terms. Carpeted, also includes Gas stove; both in excellent con ID R spreader $ 125 drapes. Extra good furniture 2EEB FERTILIZERS dition; phone 224-7308, 38-3p Also good supply of used trac Income property with ex and new Zenith TV. 1-car ga 208 W. Railroad Ford Tractors tor parts. cellent living quarters. Good rage and covered cement pa location. Ask for details. tio. Lot size 165x164. MACHINE OPERATORS Phone St. Johns 224-3234 or and Implements Financing Available Ashley 847-3571 News Classified Ads 2-bedroom ranch, modern LISTINGS Needed: Frank New and Used Machinery Sealed Power Corporation, 40-1. kitchen, full basement, 2-car ly several recent sales have St. Johns Division Use Clinton County Parts and Accessories AL GALLOWAY USED garage, carpeting. 75 x 150-ft. depleted our inventory - and lot. we have qualified buyers and CARLAND SALES TRACTOR PARTS An Equal Opportunity Employer; All brick 3-bedroom home both older and new homes j and SERVICE First Farm North of on Meadowview Dr. Family and suburban property. Pi- ^ IMPORTANT NOTICE St. Johns on US-27 room with fireplace, 2J/a baths nancing available. - Good Wages Phone Owosso, SA 3-3227 Phone 517-224-4713 and recreation room in base Car] and, Michigan - Excellent Working Conditions 40-1 ment. Attached 2-car garage. Starting Monday, February 3, 1969, and 24-tf Birch kitchen with bullt-ins. - Fringe Benefits continuing through March 15, 1969, all The WE NEED LISTINGS! - Paid Family Medical Coverage CASH SALES OF PARTS over the counter Briggs Co. - Vacation Pay amounting to $100 or more at one time, will ANDERSONS FERTILIZER - Paid Pension Plan be subject to a 10% discount. Parts purchased Herb REALTORS Delivered price 80^ bags - Saving Plan under this plan will not be returnable unless * Phone 224-2301 6-24-24... $61.75 8-32-16... $67.65 1 - Paid Holidays shown to be defective. Check today on your Houghten 'Across from the Courthouse' Mammoth clover seed.. .$20.00 per bu. needs for such items as plow points, drag REALTOR Gerald Pope, 224-7476 CONTACT 60-40 plow down $16.00 per bu, Derrill Shinabery, 224-3881 teeth, disc blades, cultivator shovels, etc. 200 W. State St. St. Johns Mrs Winnie GUI, 224-2511 Personnel Office 224-7570—Evenings 224-3934 open: DON SHARKEY GRAIN HAULING Roy P. Briggs, 224-2260 John Deere Sales & Service Justin Marzke, 224-3316 Archie Moore, 669-6645 8 to 5, Mon. thru Friday 1 1/2 miles East of St. Louis JOHN SCHUMAKER 224=2701 Willard Krebel, 224-4781 Bruce Lanterman, 224-4746 1 40-1 Reuben Eirschele, 224-4660 9 to 12, Saturday. 40-tf Phone - 661-2440 40-2 RAYMOND HEILEN 224-2284 Dwane Wirick, 224-4863 ^ Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 7A
* FOR SALE ir FOR SALE * FOR SALE • FOR. SALE * FOR RENT * AUTOMOTIVE * CARDS OF • IN MEMORIAM MISC. FARM MISC. FARM REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE THANKS i ' ii FURNISHED APARTMENT, 3- 1964 GALAXIE FORD 500; 2- In loving memory of our dear 3 BEDROOM HOUSE: living rooms and bath; deposit re door hardtop, 6 cylinder, son and brother, Richard E, 1,000 BALES MIXES hay and ON THE FARM-TIRE SERVICE: room, dining room, carpeted} FOR SALE: THROUGH Estate- quired; call 224-7179. 40-tf manual shift; owner leaving We wish to thank all our friends Chant; who passed away two about 500 bales wheat straw. Phone Collect St. Johns 224- tiled bath, paneled family room Square Forty (40) acres of state. 1st $500 takes it. Phone and relatives for the lovely cards years ago January 28th, 1 mile south, 1-3/4 west of Fow 7900; FARMERS PETROLEUM. off kitchen; 1 1/2 car garage, pasture land with Goose Creek CLEANINGEST carpet cleaner 224-2511. 40-lp' and gifts we received for our It does not take a special day, ler. Phone 582-2013, Joe Koen- 39-tf full basement; possible land con running through entire forty, and you ever used, so easy too. Golden Wedding Anniversary, to bring him back to mind, igsknecht. 40-3p tract. Phone 224-4461. 40-3p some gravel, In Section 34, Lyons Get Blue Lustre, Rent electric 1966 PONTIAC GTO, excellent •Which made our day a perfect The days we do not think of him Township, Ionia County, Mich shampoo er, $1 from Alan R. Dean condition, 2-brand new snow one to remember. —Carl and are very hard to find. ALFALFA HAY, 1st and 2nd " • FOR SALE REAL ESTATE igan, at the intersection of Pline Hardware, St. Johns. 40-1 tires. 1/4 mile East of Eureka; Gertrude Hammond. 40-lp Often a lonely heartache, many cutting for sale. Phone 587- Road and Searing Road, one- phone 224-4067. $1450. 40-3p a silent tear, 4722, Pewamo. 40-3p COUNTRY But always a beautiful memory quarter mile from Divine High 'FOR RENT — Air hammer for „_„______„„__ _„____„___,^i The family of George Parker FOR SALE: GoinKbuslness, per LIVING way. Best Offer. For futher in breaking up cement, etc. We wishes to express our appre of one we loved so dear. FOR SALE: Ford 800 series sonal property, sod acreage formation contact Alvin Simon, have .two available. Randolph's ciation for the many acts of —Parents and sisters and fam tractor with Sherman Panther and peppermint acreage withlong Area code (517)587-3926. 40-lp Ready-Mix Plant, North US-2-7,' kindness shown us during our ilies. ' 40-lp box-frame backhoe and Superior term land lease. Will consider $150 phone 224-3766. 18-tt recent bereavement. We wish to loader, hydraulic 5* dirt bucket, share cropping. C/O Box Q, thank relatives, friends and J $1875; McCormick 350 gas utility Clinton County News, St. Johns, down payment buys a neighbors for the cards, flowers, * WANTED 4-BEDROOM FARM house, 1 DAY, WEEK, MONTH or < tractor and Massey Ferguson 65 Michigan. 39-3p new 3-bedroom money, calls and food. Our grat Bannister Dieselmatlc, both have all ex REAL ESTATE mile north of St. Johns on US- LONG TERM LEASE itude to Rev Richard Gleason, tras, 1700 hours each, new con home on a 27; available March 1st. Call Houghton Chapel, Mr and Mrs Mrs Robert Valentine FOR SALE: New Home under , Phone 862-4342 dition, $1375 and $2750. Brand Construction i n Westphalia. 224-3890 after 6 p.m. 40-3p Frank Seidel and family, Flossie new John Deere 494A planter, large country lot. ALL CASH-For contracts. We CAINS, Inc. Willson, Mr and Mrs Bernard Three bedroom, one and one- will buy your land contract for $885; Excellent McCormick 3-BEDROOM HOME for'rent; BUICK—PONTIAC Byrnes, Clarence Mead and half bath. Small down payment As low as cash or take it in trade on other "Birthday Supper" Super M and M tractors, good can move young couple in. Close- deposit required—no pets. Call RAMBLER—OPEL—GMC Maurice Woodworthj also Clinton tires, $985, $875. John Deere property. For a fast transaction, to Church and School. Fedewa after 3 p.m. to 224-4660, 39-3p 210 W. Higham St. Johns wheel disc and plows; McCor $14,650 call the "House of Action* Fur- County Road Commission. Your big event at Builders, Inc. Phone: 587-3811. man-Day Realty, 393-2400. 51-tf kindness will always be re mick 4-row rear mount 3 pt. Lower price on your lot. 5-ROOM HEATED Apartment; Phone 224-3231 1-tf membered. 40-lp cultivator, $325. CHESTER stove and refrigerator fur 2-tf Bannister church BY OWNER"New'coronialhome, WANTED TO BUY: An 80 acre COOK, 1/2 south of Pompeii. nished; no pets allowed; phone 4 - bedroom, 1 1/2 ceramic OVID SERVICE farm with 3 or 4 bedroom home Special thanks to Roy Duns- The annual "Birthday Supper," 40-lp 224-7051 after 5; phone 224- was held this past week at the tiled bath, family room with AGENCY in excellent condition; write to WE STILL INSTALL every new more and Gene for cleaning the lovely fireplace, private paneled Box M in care of the Clinton 4654, 9 to 5. 38-tf driveway of snow so we could get Bannister United Methodist 1200 BALES, 1st and 2nd cut tire for your car. Regular or Church. Approximately 65 people den off reception foyer-*-livlng Ovid Phone 834-2288 County News, St. Johns. 40-3p Mud and snow. Gambles in Fow in and out. —Chris and Neva ting alfalfa hay for sale; Wil- and dining area -kitchen with FOR RENT: 65 acres of corn and Louth. 40-lp attended the festivity. 24-tf ler. 40-1 / liam Rademacher, 3 1/2 miles custom finished cabinets, dis bean ground; 1543 E. Taft The tables weredecoratedwith north of Westphalia. 40-3p posal, dishwasher, bullt-instove * LIVESTOCK Road; call 224-2739. 40-3p The family of Harold Fox cakes gaily decorated for each month of the year. Judges found and oven, full basement-powder TO SETTLE AN ESTATE: 3 wishes to express our appre 1850 D-FWD OLIVER Diesel; HOUSE FOR RENT: contact Lar * NOTICES that Mrs Walter Miller won first dry; carpeting - you pick the farms for sale; two 60 acre ciation for the many acts of kind new tires, with 6-bottom, 16 ry Karber, at 817 Church prize, Miss Diane'Porubsky, sec color; gas heat; 2-car attached farms located on US-27,1/2 mile PUREBRED Yorkshire boars, 3 ness shown us during our recent inch AR plow. HOFFERBERT Street. 40-1 ond prize and Mrs Ted Goldman, garage, nicely landscaped. Phone north of M-57; one 40 acre farm miles west of Fowler, 1 mile bereavement. Thanks to friends, OLIVER SALES, BANNISTER^ NOTICE: St. Johns Realty—Now third prize for their cakes. Other 224-3231 or 224-2802. Will Take with home and good set of build south. 1st. nlace east on south neighbors and relatives for their MICH. Phone 862-5300. 40-1 taking listing for home and prizes were given to Yvonne Trade. 37-tf ings; 1 1/2 miles south and 3/4 side. Mark Koenigsknecht. Phone help, Masses, flowers, cards farms; For information phone Libertln, Phyllis Stewart and mile west of Pompeiii onRoose- 582-3968. 3B-3p * AUTOMOTIVE and food. Our gratitude also to FARM TOOLS For Sale: Co-Op 224-2479. -JL5-tf Frs Miller and Spillane, Geller Mrs Robert Valentine. tractor and cultivator; port velt Road. Call Keith DeMott, executor for the estate of Ad HAMPSHIRE Stock Hogs-good FUneral Home and the Road Com Following the potluck meal, able John Deere hammer mill, 1950 DODGE TRACTOR-truck; NOTICE FROM the Village of mission for their service. It was the Rhythm Band played several dies harrow and other tools. dison DeMott, deceased. Phone selection; registered or pure CONCRETE Ashley 847-2786. 38-3p bred. Also good New Zealand good rubber; 1944 Ford Fowler: The last day to reg greatly appreciated. 40-lp selections, and Mr and Mrs F. Kellen, 3403 WestPrattRoad; Wrecker; 1936 Ford Pickup. ister for Spring election will be Floyd Glowney showed slides of phone DeWitt, 669-9402. 39-3p White Rabbits, 3-3/4 miles west WALLS of DeWitt, 9800 Howe Road; Leo Phone 682-4264.,, 38-3p February 7, 1969. 40-1 I wish to express my thanks their trip west to complete the ST. JOHNS. THIS 4 - bedroom to Dr Henthorn, to the Clinton program. L-160, ALLIS CHALMERS With Heller. 38-3p Dutch Colonial features a den, 1966 DODGE CHARGER, V-8, NOTICE — Persons observed Memorial Hospital Staff for their large bucket and shuttle clutch; A new home is a lifetime complete with fireplace, newly YORK BOARS for sale; weight automatic. Phone 224-4802. stealing the coin boxes or fine care, to friends and re The Chippewa Chlppers-Busy 1 year old, will trade. Call investment. Let us help you remodeled 5 piece bath, 2 car 408 E. Steel. 38-3p otherwise damaging newsstands latives for their cards and calls, Green Clovers 4-H Tractor , 682-4487. 40~3p secure this Investment with about 250 lbs. Phone 669-9898. garage with sun decked roof, Donald Nichols, 3 miles north belonging to the Clinton County to Clarence Shlnn, also to the Safety Club met Jan. 23 in Wes ' _„.„-_——-——————- the best basement wall and large lovely lot. Call Darryl News will be prosecuted to the Maintenance Department, Olds- ley Center of the Bannister United 1 KITSON MANURE Spreader, possible—a poured concrete of DeWitt to Lehman and 1 mile Haynes in Lansing 485-0142 or west on Lehman Road, 38-3p DON'T MISS THESE full extent of the law. 34-tf mobile for the lovely plant. — Methodist Church. A film on good working condition. H. wall. We are equipped to do Weaver - Kessler Realty 393- Joe Bohil. 40-lp tractor safety was shown. Keilen, 3 1/4 miles south of the complete job or any part 0450, 40-3p 1968 Torino GT, 2 - d o o r FLOWER FRESH cleaning for Charles Zelinski was the Westphalia. Phone 587-4044. of it. Bring your prints over PUREBRED HAMPSHIRE Boar, hardtop, power steering, your carpeting, rugs and up speaker at the Jan. 26 morning I wish to thank all who remem 40-lp or call for an appointment FOR SALE: 212 acres muck land, 450 lbs, also 200 lb. York 11,000 actual miles. Must holstery by the exclusive Dura- services of the Bannister United bered me with cards andflowers 587-3811. tiled and ditched. Contact Dr Boar; George Shultz, 4 west, be seen to be appreciated. clean absorption process, no Methodist Church. He spoke on —my fellow employees at J.C. JOHN DEERE 630; Cultivator; J. A. Freudenberg, Markesan, 1 1/2 north of DeWitt on Lowell Just like brand new. Ex soaking or harsh scrubbing. Call "God's Unspeakable Gift.* The READY-MIX CONCRETE Penney Store for their gift- 3-bottom plow, good condition; Wisconsin. 53946. 39-8p Road. 39-3p cellent condition, $2195. us for a FREE estimate. DURA- junior choir, directed by Mrs For All Your weeds Pastor Koeppen for his calls, 3880 W. Cutler Road. 40-lp 1966 Cadillac convertible, CLEAN SERVICE by Keith Ray Canfield, sang the morning QUALITY - SERVICE FEEDER PIGS: Richard Knoop, never damaged, full Dr Grost for his care, nurses 80 ACRES OF FARM land in Rosekrans, phone 224-2786 33-tf anthem. James Stewart and Mat WE HAVE BATTERIES for all 2 miles east, 11/2 miles south power. and aides for their wonderful Riley Township; call 627-5984 thew Peck served as acolytes.. cars, tractors or trucks. Gam of Westphalia; phone 587-4068; care during my stay at the hos Grand Ledge; Darrell Witt. 40-3p F-85 station wagon, V-8, The Bannister junior and bles in Fowler. 40-1 FEDEWA call after 6 p.m. 39-3p pital. All was appreciated. — full power, great 2nd car. * LOST AND FOUND Mrs Alma Boak. 40-lp senior United Methodist Youth Just $175. Fellowship met in joint session FOR SALE: 2nd cutting Alfalfa, BUILDERS, Inc. REGISTERED Bull, old enough 1962 Buick Special, V-6 Jan. 26. The worship was given and wheat straw. 4'milesnctffn 1 for service; also 8 registered ec'pnomy" car, with stand LOST:, FfEMALE Airedale, 2year ' The family of Margaret A. by Gloria Swanson and Cathy -*" and" 3 1/2 west of Fowler. Phone 6218 WrightT&ad, ' ' Hoi stein • heifers, fresh or ard''"transmission, good "oldj answers' to the nafne of Ko'enigsknecht wishes^fb'express '•• Moore, assisted by Todd Moore.-- 582-3266. ' 38-3p 5 1/4 Miles South of Fowle* springing. Leon Miller, 224- condition. All for only $295. "Dog". Phone 224-3716. $5.00 our appreciation for the many The program for the evening was STJOHN'S 2126. 40-lp 1963 Buick Riviera, good reward offered. 40-3p acts of kindness shown during presented by Vicki Valentine as REALTY car, ready to go. the illness and death of our she showed slides of the Valen •RESIDENTIAL-FARMS 8 BRED HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, STILL LOOKING for lost black mother. Thanks for Masses, tine's trip to California. She WHERE? ST. JOHN CO-OPERATIVE • COMMERCIAL • RESORTS calfhood vaccinated. 6 miles poodle with scars on back and flowers, cards, food brought in also showed some slides of past east of St. Johns on M-21, north TRAVER'S USED side. 6 years old. Large re by neighbors, relatives, friends events of the youth fellowship. 212 1ST. CLINTON on St. Clair Road to Walker, and the ladies who oreoared and. AUTO PARTS ward offered for any information Refreshments were served by SPECIAL PHONE: 224-24-79 1st house east; 6244 E. Walker. leading to where - abouts. Call served the dinner. Thanks to Elizabeth and Cathy Ensign and 40-lp North US-27 COLLECT, 332-1367. 40-3p Fr Schmitt and all the clergy, Cathy Moore. the staff of Manor House and Phone 224-3204 MAMMONTH CLOVER SEED $18 perBu. 212 N. CLINTON YORKSHIRE BOAR: 2 miles west 40-1 doctors. Goerge-Osgood Chapel The monthly roller -skating for their kind services. 40-lp $ PHONE 224-2479 of Fowler, 1 1/2 north. Frank • CARDS OF party, sponsored by the Ban Half man. 40-lp 1969 PONTIAC Le Mans. 2-door nister UMYF, will be held at — — -- — - THANKS 60-40 PLOW DOWK 15 PerBu. Large lots in woodland — —""——* ————••—"— ——^—— hardtop, V-8, automatic, We wish to thank the relatives, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, at the Fenmore subdivision, Lyons Manor, 12 EWES, BEEN running with bucket seats with console disc friends and neighbors for their rink. Everyone is welcome. South Higgins Lake, short CALL 224-2381 TODAY buck. Phone DeWitt, 669-9161. brakes, power steering and many acts of kindness during Jan. 26, dinner guests of Mr distance from water, with The family of John Hoppwishes our recent bereavement. It was lake front privileges for 40-3p radio. $500 off list price. Phone to express their deepest appre and Mrs Ray Peck and Matthew FOR SALE: 80 acres, good build 224-3264. ' 40-1 sincerely appreciated and will were Mr and Mrs Harold Phil dock or boat house. ciation to the staff of Clinton always be remembered, —The ings, house remodeled, new YORKSHIRE FEEDER pigs, 834- Memorial Hospital and to Dr S» lips, Mrs LeilaPeckofSt.Johns, well. All work land, with 80 rods NEW LISTING: East De- family of Floyd and Paul Bissell. 5187, Ovid. 40-lp 1968 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, R. Russell. We also wish to thank Mr and Mrs James Laidler and of frontage, or will sell build Witt area. 3-bedroom 40-lp Real Brome color, vinyl top. all our relatives, neighbors, and sons of Lapeer, Marcella Peck ings, house and ten acres of ranch, 2-car attached ga "YOU ASKED FOR IT- now we of Montrose and Mrs IsaPeck. power with air and cruise-a- friends for cards, flowers, and land, by owner. Farm is located rage, patio, fireplace and have it!" Wayne Horse-Feed, I wish to thank all my family, Mr and Mrs Danny Carlson niatic. Call 682-4487. 40-3p the food brought in during the 3 1/2 miles south of St. Johns many extras. Look at this Morton's Sugar Cure Salt, Mor friends, relatives, neighbors and (Maureen Peck) have moved to on US-27. Phone 224-4810. 40-3p loss of our loved one. Also Estate one. ton's Safety Salt. Farmers Co business associates for their Cleveland, Ohio. Their new ad thanks to Osgood's Funeral Home op Elevator, North Main Street, 1967 DODGE Pickup, 3/4 box, prayers, calls, gifts, many dress is 4614 Wichita Ave., 120 ACRES southwest of V-8 engine, heavy duty, stand for their services and Rev Barz Dial 224-3987 Fowler, Michigan. 48835 40-1 cheery notes and cards I received Cleveland, Ohio 44144. St. Johns, 10-room home, ard shift. Phone 224-7734. 38-3p for his words of comfort. 40-lp oil furnace, new aluminum while in the hospital and at home. NEW LISTING — 4 bed- 19 YORK GILTS, 11 due Febru- —Mrs Clair Thelen. 40-lp Mr and Mrs Robert Homer siding, good barn, silo and I wish to thank our relatives, rooms, basement, garage, Real tool shed. Good farm land. ary 1; 8 due March 1st. 2615 1961 JEEP PANEL wagon, 6- and son of Lansing were Jan. 26, neat'and clean, east side, Garrlson Road, Owosso. Phone cylinder, 4-wheel drive with friends and neighbors for the The family of Roderick Rade afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs 99 ACRES southwest of many visits, cards, prayers, Robert Valentine and family. 3-BEDROOM, partial base 725-5043 daytime; 723-1627 Plow and PTO winch. Phone Don macher wish to express our sin J St. Johns. Large farm flowers and gifts I received while Ernest Valentine of Brandt was ment, garage, / acre south after 5.30. 39-3p and Peg»s, 224-4294. 40-lp cere thanks to the neighbors, 2 Estate in very good condition, re in the hospital and since my an afternoon visitor. of St. Johns. Terms. friends, relatives, priests, and cently sided with Insilite PUREBRED Yorkshire Boars, return home. A special thanks staff of St. Joseph's, for the Jan, 23, evening callers of Mr vr S. Wight—3 bedrooms and siding, 4 bedrooms. Owner to Fr Miller, SplUane, Rade 3-BEDROOM ranch, 2-car bath, nicely decorated, car service age; also 2 Holstein UP TO prayers and many acts of kind and Mrs Robert Valentine and garage, large lot, full base will sell all or 15 acres and heifers due soon. David Huhn, macher and Simon for their peting and drapes, living house. ness shown us this last year. family were Mr and Mrs Rus ment. room, nice kitchen, rec room, 5 miles west, 8 miles south and 50% Discount on visits. Your kindness will al Also for the masses, flowers, sell Pope and family of St. Johns. 1/2 mile west on Lehman Rd. ways be remembered. —Pauline cards and food; to St. Patricia NEW LISTING —Office full basement and oil furnace. COMMERCIAL property. SNOW TIRES, TRUCK 40-lp Martin. 40-lp Guild for the dinner and the Mr and Mrs Arthur Krueger building in St. Johns. 100x150 with 40x80 build TIRES and PASSENGER E. Oak—3 bedrooms, dou ing. Real good location Pilgrim United Methodist Church and Mr and Mrs Alton Oberlit- ble closets, living room, di LARGE building and real with many possibilities. TIRES WEDDING INVITATIONS and for the use of their hall at the ner and daughters accompanied estate, used for body shop. nette, built-in kitchen, full Check this one. time of Rod's death. —Mary Mr and Mrs Richard A, Conrad basement with rec room, ga • FOR RENT Announcements. A complete St. Johns Automotive line—printing," raised printing or Rademacher and children. 40-lp and daughters at the Vernon 2 PIECES of property: 1 rage and large lot. SMALL restaurant. All engraving. Dozens to choose Methodist Church for the dedica and 2-bedroom and 1 and 3- fixtures and apartment and Tire Discount Co. Lots—S, Clinton, S. Oakland from.—The Clinton County News, tion of the Christian Flag in me bedroom, near Ovi'd. Call for upstairs. Have your own 3-ROOM Furnished apartment US-27 North Shop in Clinton County. mory of Cindy Lee Conrad. details. and E. Gibbs. business with this one. in Ovid; phone 834-5924. 40-lp phone 224-2361, St. Johns. 53-tf Phone 224-4562 LOTS in and out of city, W. Walker Road—-10 acres, LARGE home northeast APARTMENT FOR rent; 1 bed 27-tf some on hard faced roads. large 6-bedroom home, nice of St. Johns. 75x200-ft. lot, ly decorated. 2 baths, 1 down, 3-bedroom home, oil heat room forimmediateoccupancy NOTICE TO BIDDERS FARMS—40, 80, 160.and 433. fireplace. Priced to sell. and gas is piped into on ground floor. Wall to wall JEEP, 1950;4-wheel drive, re house. A real bargain in carpeting, tiled bath; 567 S. Main, built motor, 2 new tires, bat Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 3, 1969, by For these and other prop New Listing—N. Clinton, 3- erties call for details today. small town living. Fowler, For information phone tery, clutch and more. Phone the Clinton County Road Commission, at its office in St. Johns, Mich bedroom, bath, gas heat, Lansing, 484-4794. 39-3p 641-0448; $475. 40-3p If your property Is for large living room, remodeled 20 ACRES within V/s igan, for the following: "' sale, call us—no obligation. kitchen, needs work, but good miles of St. Johns. location and very reasonable. APARTMENT FOR RENT: by 1963 CHEVROLET, 4-dOor, 6 SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO 2 LOTS on Sickles St. week or month; all utilities cylinder; standard shift, good Four Door Sedan (Full Size) Excellent spot for that new condition, no rust; Ed Motz, West WE NEED LISTINGS furnished; 5 large rooms. Call 1/2 ton Pick-up CALL TODAY home. 725-5206 between 5 and 9 p.m., Walker Road, phone 224-7161. Thursday through Saturday. 40-lp 3/4 ton Pick-up 28 ACRES on Townsend Winchell Rd. A real buy for future 38-3p (one each) Conley development. Brown The Fowler Board of Education offers for 10x50 ALMA house trail Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the Road Commis REALTOR Real Estate er. New furnace last year. sale, house on 150 x 100 ft. lor at the corner A real buy in house trail sion Office. 107 Brush St. St. Johns Phone: ers. of Kent and Sorrell Streets in the village of Jessie M. Conley Phone 224-3987 We have buyers waiting. Fowler. Bids will be accepted at the Admin The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the 224-2485 ART LaBAR Let us sell your property istration Office in the High School at 710 S. contract in any manner deemed to the best interest of the Road Commis Edgar Conley for you. Call us now. St. Johns 224-4845 224-7090 Wright Road. Premises may be inspected on sion. ARCHIE TAYLOR Ralph Green TOM WHITE Tuesdays between 1 &4 p.m., other times 224-2948 . 224-2324 224-7047 by appointment only. The Board reserves the Board of CLINTON COUNTY Cecil Smith > HERB ESTES Member of St. Johns 66&-9125 DeWitt right to reject and and all bids. 39-4 40-1 Chamber of Commerce 224-2112 ROAD COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 8 A i Salem United Methodist Church r St. Peter's Lutheran on Jan. 26. County Line News Rev Conine and his family Obituaries By Mrs Doris Fisher were In'Ohio due to the illness Church at Riley of his mother. L j Dennis Phillips was in charge REV SHEEN SUBSTITUTES FOR of the order of worship. The Lloyd F. Rummell John Robertson REV BRIAN responsive reading, God's honors teachers Rev Brian Sheen, associate Grace and Care," "was read. OVID-Lloyd F. Rummell, 68, HUBBARDSTON - John O. "Serving the Lord from the Hartman who teach daily in St. pastor of the Pilgrim United In the absence of the choir, of 1665 N. Hollister Road, Ovid, Robertson, 84, of Hubbardston Heart" was the theme for the Peter Lutheran School and Mrs Methodist Church at St. Johns, organ selections Were played by passed away Wednesday, Jan, 22, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, at Teacher AppreciationDlnner Leon Schumaker, substitute •was the guest speaker at the Mrs Mary Schlarf. • in the afternoon, athis residence. 4 p.m. at his home. His death was He had been ill for a long time. sudden. Funeral services were honoring Christian Day School teacher. Sunday School teachers Rev Sheen based the sermon on are Mrs Ken Speerbrecker, the 12th Chapter of John, Verse Cause of death was pulmonary held at the Burns-Schnepp Fune teachers, Sunday Schoolteachers For yourcar emphysema. Funeral services ral Home at Carson City-on Jan, and the Board for Parish Edu Bruce Fitzpatrick, Mrs Charles 32, and the things magnetic about Horman, Mrs Jim O'Connor, your home the life of Jesus. were held Saturday, Jan. 25, at 27, at 1 p.m. with Rev James cation of St. Peter Lutheran Birdwell officiating. Burial was Church, Riley, Jan. 26. Sponsored Miss Janet Hartman, Mrs Keith Candle lighter was Darrell 2 p.m. at the Lee R. Rummell your life Funeral Home with Rev LaVern in the East Plain Cemetery. by the Parish Teacher Associa Ingalls, Elaine Jastram, June Beck, Greeters were Mr and Mrs tion, the dinner was chosen as a Sehlke, Charlene Flak, Phyllis and your health Oliver Beck. Bretz officiating. Burial was at Mr Robertson was born in Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Pewamo on Nov. 12, 1884, the way to say thank you to those who Kleuckling, Mrs Norman Mar tens, and Mrs Leonard Jastram. Mr Rummell was born in son of James and Eutentia work faithfully but so often re State Farm is all Mrs Wanda Baker and son ceive little recognition or thanks. Alan attended a family gather Greenbush Township, Clinton Robertson. He was a lifetime Substitute teachers are: Keith The Rev Robert Koeppen, pas you need to know ing at the home of Mr and Mrs County on Sept. 30, 1900, the son resident of the Hubbardston- Ingalls, Mrs Clarence Light, tor of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Howard Evitts in Pompeii Jan. of Burt and Jeanette Rummell. Pewamo area, and was married Paul Speerbrecker, Mrs Stuart St. Johns, was the guest speaker. about insurance. 26. He attended Ovid Schools and to Eva Benjamie in Pewamo. His Sillman, Mrs Raymond Bergdolt, As a former LutheranDaySchool resided all of his life in Ovid. life's work was farming. Mrs Gerald Jastram, Mrs Larry Mr and Mrs James Fisher and and Lutheran High School teach See me. Susan were Jan. 21 supper guests On Jan. 12, 1923 he married Survivors include three sons Grennell and Phyllis Flak. MRS EVANGELINE CAUDY Adah L. Mosher, in Ovid, He was James of Sunfleld, Thomas of er, he is well versed and quali of Mr and Mrs Richard Vincent' fied to speak on Christian Edu Gerald Jastram, Clifford Kirk- of Owosso and all attended a a life member of Ovid Lodge No, Grayling, and Benjamin of Grand patrick, and Melvln Sehlke serve RON HENNIHG 127 F and AM. He had been a Ledge; four daughters Miss Nel cation. He stressed "A Christian New Office 224-2289 - wrestling match at Corunna High Mrs John Caudy Education program with a future on the Board for Parish Edu School. barber since 1928 and operated a lie Robertson of Hubbardston, cation. Other guests were the Home Ph. 224-7881 dairy farm from 1947 until his Mrs Walter Schneider, of North is a God-Alive Education Pro 100 S. Lansing St. St. Johns. Mr and Mrs Gordon Patterson gram." He also emphasized how families of those honored. of Ashley were dinner guests of retirement in 1962. For many Tonawanda, N.Y., Mrs Ebey JTATI FARM president of 8 et 40 years he was known throughout Krausz of Lyons, and Mrs Ed vitally important Christian Edu The committee in charge of the Mr and Mrs Harry Patterson on cation in the home and the church dinner and decorations were Jan, 26. central Michigan for his or ward Drewyor, of Potterville; The 8 et 40 organization is the 208 Wight Street. He works in chestra. one brother Albert of Lansing; is to the future of the church, Messrs. and Mesdames Everette You may soon be skiing all year women's chapter-of the men's40 transportation and is one of the four sisters Mrs Queenie Bar state and country. Martens, Melvln Sehlke, Richard INSURANC et 8. The men were organized in directors at the Carrier Stephens Survivors include his wife ^ round. Chemical & Engineering nard of Rockland, Mrs Fannie Pastor Marvin Barz served as Sehlke, Leon Schumaker, Gerald France during World War I. The Company in Lansing. They also Jeanette; two sons Richard F. of News reports that a plastic snow Morton of Grand Ledge, Mrs Master of Ceremonies and led Rossow, Richard DUts, William STATTFARM name originally stood for 40 have two sons Arthur in the U.S. Ovid, and Lee R. of DeWitt; one has been developed that can'be Bertha Lockwood of Ionia,' and the group singing. Mr Charles Caruss and Wayne Rossow. horses and eight men. It was Navy stationed at Atlanta, Ga., sister Mrs Mable Groom of Ovid; Insurance Companies left "glued to .the ground" from Miss Grace Robertson of Mulll- Horman, Sunday School Super St. Peter Lutheran Church is HomeOllicesiBloomlngton, Illinois written on the side of box cars as and John Jr., a student at Com- eight grandchildren; and one one season to the next. ken; 14 grandchildren; and 15 intendent and Melvln Sehlke, planning to expand its parish edu "40 Chevaux et 8 Hommes" it munity College. They have one great grandson. great grandchildren. president of the PTA addressed cation to include a Vacation Bible stood for the capacity of the box granddaughter Laura Michele. the group. School the latter part of June. car, which transported the men. Mrs Caudy is well knowninthe PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS Viva Shimmin Teachers honored were Mr All children of the communitywill The 8 et 40 is also a subsidiary area for her musical talents, Norman be invited to attend. of the American Legion. She has been teaching piano for Viva Ora Shimmin, 66, of 4717 Raymond Bergdolt and Miss Janet North East Street, passed away The City of St. Johns will receive sealed The purpose of the organization 40 years and also plays the organ Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 9:10 p.m. Goodman Corps of Cadets. bids plainly marked "Landfill Operation Bid" Is fun and fellowship. However at St. Joseph Church, in Lansing General Hospital. PEWAMO (c)-Military ser News About He is a member of the Acad they make yearly donations to the Her hobbies are reading, cook- Funeral services were held at the vices will be held Wednesday, emy's Second Class and is on the outside of the envelope until 1:00 P.M. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and ing and all kinds of club activ- Lee R. "Rummell Funeral Home, Jan. 29, atlOa.m. atSt.Patrick's Clinton County scheduled to receive his bachelor EST February 24th, 1969, at the City Man also donate annually a $1,000 bed ities. on Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. with.Rev Catholic Church in Portland for of science degree and commis to the National Jewish Hospital in ager's office, 121 E. Walker Street, St. Johns, LaVern Bretz of the Valley Norman E. Goodman, 20, son of sion as an Ensign in the Coast Denver, Colo. Farms Baptist Church officiat Mr and Mrs George Goodman. Guard in June 1970. Michigan. Said bids will be publicly opened They are a national organiza ing. Burial was at Chapel Hill He passed away Tuesday, Jan. and read at the above time and then referred tion and locally have 16 members. Memorial Gardens, in Lansing. ^ 14, of wounds received in Viet- WACOUSTA NEWS to the City Commission on February 24th, 1969, Membership in the club is by in j„ Have Mrs Shimmin, was born in Nam. PetMmd vitation, application, approval by Benzie County, on Jan. 26, 1902 Survivors include his parents; at 7:45 P.M. for awarding or rejection. the membership, and youmustbe the daughter of Oscar D. and three sisters; and three brothers. Wacousta Order of Eastern a member of the American Legion Beulah Swan Hall. She resided all Rosary services weresaidTues- Star No. 133 meets Tuesday even Auxiliary. The club meets in The City of St. Johns reserves the right to met . her life in Lansing. day, Jan. 28, at the Neller Fun U. S. ARMY, VIETNAM ing, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m; at the member's homes the fourth (AHTNC)-GARY L. CAESAR, 21, Temple. This is Men's Night. reject any or all bids and to waive any defects On July 4, 1929, she was mar eral Home. Tuesday of each month. A COLUMN DEVOTED ried to Charles B. Shimmin, in son of Carl C. Caesar, Route 1, Robert Rowland and Richard will in the bidding in the best interest of the City Other officers of the club are; TO INTRODUCING NEW Toledo, Ohio. She was a member Fowler, Mich., was promoted be in charge of the program. ST. JOHNS RESIDENTS Roy E. Dieter January 2 to Army specialist of St. Johns and to accept the proposal which, Premier Demi Chap, Etta Smith; of the DeWitt Chapter No. 30, Refreshments will be served by Le Demi Petiti Chapeaux Deuxi- CHARLES J. CARROLL, and Order of Eastern Star, Past five in Viet Nam where he Is Kenneth Mattson, RichardTlttus, FOWLER-Roy E. Dieter, 75, in the opinion of the City Commission, is the eme, Dolina McKinnon; Le Sec- his wife Carol are new residents Worthy Matron of OES and a serving with the 669th Trans Albert Craun, Howard McDon- of 632 N. Main Street, Fowler, retair Caissier, Nelda McWil- of St. Johns. They are buying member of the White Shrine. She portation Company. ough, Frank Wright, Paul Gar- most advantageous to the City. passed away Monday evening, liams; Le Archivista, Mrs Mar- their home at 207 N. Lansing was also a clerical worker. Specw. Caesar is a mechanic in lock, Jay Fuday and Gus Kirr- jorie Pardee; Le Aumonier, Jan. 27. The funeral service will "*"" "" " , ,TI,„ man. All Eastern Star members Copies of the specifications may be obtained Street. They have one son Steven, Survivors include her husband be held at Most Holy Trinity the company near Qui Nhon. Cerelda Hicks; LeConcierge, nine months old. Carroll has just are welcome. from the City Manager's office, 121 E. Walker Charles; one son Gerald A. of Catholic Church in Fowler at Mrs Ann Walker; and Pouvoir, completed two years in the Sea- Lansing; two brothers Harry L. U. S. ARMY, VIETNAM Public fish supper will Street, St. Johns, Michigan. Mrs Elnor Bell. 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. be servedattheWacoustaTemple bees. He was stationed at Gulf- Hall and Robert Hall both of 30 The rosarv will be recited (AHTNC)-Army Private First Mr^and^rs'Johh^Caiudy'live'ar"port, Miss.,'and worke~d£ast&h~:r*.^Monroe ; and tliree grand J on Feb'.'WTne Order'ofEastern daily at" 3" alid 8 pF 18, son of Mr and Mrs Jack J, Star will hold a bake sale. electrician. He is now eniDloyed children. Goerge 'CHa'iie'i of the Osgood with Schmitt Electric,^8£2st. Hettler, 306 W. McConnell, St. Wacousta Circle meets Feb. 5, Funeral Home. A complete obit Johns, Mich., was assigned Dec. with Mrs Jay Fuday in Wacousta. Johns. Andrew Lindner uary will appear in next week's ERNEST ISENHOWER, nadhis 24 to the 1st Cavalry Division Spring Creek Circle will meet Valentine Andrew Lindner, 68, of R-3, paper. (Airmobile) in Viet Nam as a wife Pat are new residents at North Scott Road passed away Feb. 6 at the home of Mrs Don 306 S. Lansing, Apt. 3. Isenhower Jan. 26, at 11 p.m. He was at his combat infantryman. Miller for a 12:30 luncheon, for SPECIALS has spent the last two years in home and had been In poor health * * guest day (note change of date), the Army,where he was stationed for some time. U. S. ARMY, VIETNAM Mrs Mable Ingalls will be co- mLr Bannister (AHTNC)-Army Private First * * Finkbeiner'Finkh s at Colorado Springs, Colo. He is The funeral service will be held Mrs Robert Valentine hostess. Class MYRON L. GRUBAUGH, now employed at Fisher Body, at the Hoag Funeral Home today Phone 862-4342 Mr and Mrs Howard Beagle 19, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn B. and Mrs Isenhower works at the (Jan. 29) at 2 p.m. Rev Gerald spent the weekend with Mr and Boxed Hearts *Hallmark Cards Grubaugh, Route 1, St. Johns, Central National Bank. Churchill will officiate and burial Mr and Mrs Arthur Krueger Mrs Wayne Dick and family in Mich., was assigned Dec. 17 to of and Party Favors HAROLD W. ANDERSON, his will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in called on Mrs Marie Krueger of Gaylord. the 1st Cavalry Division (Air wife Helen and four year old Lansing. rural Marion Springs Friday Douglas Chandler ofJordon mobile) in Viet Nam as a rifle CANDY *Valentine Gifts for all the daughter, Kimberly are new res Mr Lindner was born in Wil- afternoon. Lake was a Jan. 22 caller in idents at 902 E. Sturgis, street man. Wacousta. c 50 liamston on June 8, 1900, the son Mr and Mrs Eugene Ferrall * * 29 to 17 Family Apt. 2. Anderson is employed of Ernest and Alvina Barker were in Owosso on business Mr and Mrs Robert Wolfinger at Sieberling Rubber Tire Com Lindner. He had lived the past 20 Jan. 21, and also called on Mr NEW LONDON, CONN. have received word that David pany where he Is territorial years In Clinton County, and was and Mrs Harold Whalen. (FHTNC) Jan. 17-Cadet Third Moffitt's condition is improved, Valentine Cutouts & Color Books manager for Michigan, They a farmer all his life. Mr and Mrs Dennis Saylorand Class MYRON F. TETHAL, son (picture and article in this issue). were former residents of Akron, of Mr and Mrs MYRON R.Tethal Survivors include three sons sons went to Milford on a win Mr and Mrs Lewis Babbitt, Ohio, where he worked as a of 331 N.SecondSt., Elsie,Mich., Wayne of St. Johns, Eugene of ter scenic drive Jan. 26. Mr and Mrs Herman Openlander, salesman for the same company. marched in the 1969 Inaugural Owosso, and Donald of Hubbards Mr and Mrs Gary Bensinger Pfc James Disbrow returned to EDWARD J. ESCH, and his Parade in Washington, D.C. along FINKBEINER'S PHARMACY ^ ton; two daughters Mrs Ardoth were Jan. 26, dinner guests of his Army base in Washington wife Pamela are now living at with nearly 750 other members of Kessler of Lansing, and Mrs her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Jan, 28. He expects to be sent FOWLER 101 N. Lansing Street. They have the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Carol Romanczuk of St. Johns; Charles Steele of Corunna. overseas. two children Buddy, 3 and 21 grandchildren; three great Jan. 26, Archie Stratton called Kristen, eleven months. Esch grandchildren; two brothers on Mr and Mrs Roy Saylor. is employed at Arnolds Drug Ernest of Lansing and Clifford of Mr Roy Saylor was taken to the Store as a manager. They are Florida; three sisters Mrs Ray Gratiot Community Hospital in previous residents of Grand White of Lansing, Mrs Dewey Alma Jan. 26. Haven. He worked for the same Aldrich of Ithaca, and Mrs Law Jan. 25, visitors of Mr and company in Grand Rapids as a rence Rogers of North Star. Mrs Frank Leydorf were Mrs manager. _^^__^_^^^_ Margaret Cook of rural Ban lltemoel" January nister and Mrs Bruce Johengen TlltORDEBDF IHEGOlDtn nutt Today the average man spends COUPON COUPON COUPON nine-tenths of his time trying to BORDEN'S BORDEN'S BORDEN'S E. O. M. earn enough money to enable him (End of Month) to enjoy the other tenth COTTAGE HALF & HALF COTTAGE of the week. CHEESE MAPLE RAPIDS PHONE 682-3161 CHEESE With Opcitfgtte^l lPt. Coupon l-Lb. With l-Lb. HA With 25t Pkg. Coupon SPECIALS from VAN W. HOAG \ Pkg. 90 *V Coupon 9t Our Unvaring Purpose O'Brien Ceiling White Flat Latex I Dear friends, YELLOW COOKING We are guided by your needs ONIONS 29* The present - day funeral and wishes, not your income. ™ s„«s 29t!|(H>|'T PAINT has evolved through the years H SUNKIST NAVEL 80 SIZE from man's Instinctive de Regardless of the amount you HERRUD'S RING # A A REGULAR PRICE Reg. sire to pay tribute to the life choose to spend, our purpose GIANT SIZE $469 BOLOGNA Lb. 07$ Only > ^ of a deceased person, and 0RANGEsl0/59t $7.15 Gal. remains the same: to fulfill IVORY LIQUID QUART BRUSSELL man's belief in a spiritual PESCHKE'S SLICED ONLY life hereafter. even your most individualized re- See Our Full Line of It reflects our folkways and quirememts. BACON w. 39* SPROUTS 39$ social customs, and our civic 1-1/2 LB. BAG ^_ MEATY BEEF PANELING and health rules. The modern 39t funeral symbolizes man's SHORT RIBS Lb. 39£ PARSNIPS 39$ FOR ALL REMODELING PROJECTS Ideals, his hopes, his relig ious beliefs. OSGOOD SPARTAN FROZEN OSCAR MAYER SPARTAN MIDGET FUNERAL HOMES CHEESE ORANGE JUICE DeWitt Lumber Co. Respectfully, OSGOODO^GOERGEO^ PURE LARD ST. JOHNS FOWLER IIBBOTTa^HOUGIironA£ 2 „,. 29e » 69$ ^ °" *' MAPLE RAPIDS OVID
OPKN: Monday thru Friday, 7:3d-5i30 i-tht Saturday, 7:30-Noon' FRECH EN'S MARKET ST. JOHNS Phone r John Hall 224-4556 floag Funeral JHfome '%D^ DeWITT. MICH. Phone ,669-2765 ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN J Fowler, Mich. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 9 y\ Consumers Power reports South Wotertown we care By Mrs Bruce Hodges
The Southern Owls and Look- operating revenues are up ingglass Valley Farm Bureau groups held a joint meeting at News notes from the JACKSON, Michigan—January from 1967; and $1,191,000 from and local taxes, and much higher Hollhans of Grand Ledge, Jan. 20. Mr and Mrs Basil Acker of 27, 1969 — Consumers Power heating, down 2% from 1967. Net interest costs for money bor Clinton County business world Laingsburg, who have returned Company today reported record income was $62,557,000 In 1968 rowed to carry out the com from four years spent with the sales of electricity and natural compared to $68,523,000 in 1967, pany's large expansion program Peace Corp in India, showed gas in the 12 months ended a decline of 9%. Year-end ear- currently underway. Arnold Drugs December 31, 1968. Net income nings figures are subject to fi- pictures and talked of their ex n finals and earnings, however, reflected nal audit and adjustment, The company expects to spend periences. Acker worked with a decline from the previous poultry and small grain crops. Earnings per share, on the $1.4 billion over the next five year's high. Mrs Acker served as a critic average number of common years for expansion and im of brand name judging teacher in the schools. For the .first time gross op shares outstanding, totaled $2.60 provements to the electric and erating revenues topped the half- gas sytems. It serves 1.5 mil Mr and Mrs Carl Balduf of The 21st Annual Brand Name comprised of last year's top in 1968, compared with $2.87 statement reporting total oper lion customers in Michigan's Eagle, Mr and Mrs Lyle Foster Retailer-of-the-Year Awards winners in every category. Each in 1967. ating'revenues in 1968 of$505, lower peninsula. Construction and family, Mr and Mrs Robert Competition has entered-its final of the Judges will examine all 119,000 compared to the pre Consumers Power has peti Foster and family, both of Dimon- phase with the announcement of of the presentations in each of tioned the Michigan Public Ser expenditures are estimated for vious high of $477, 181,000 in 1969 at more than $200 million. dale, and Mr and Mrs Richard 285 Finalists by H. FordPerine, the 24 categories. 1967. vice Commission forpermission Foster and girls were Jan. 19 President of Brand Names Foun Revenues included $286,246,- to raise its electric and nat In the 12-month period, ended guests of Mrs Floyd Ackerson, dation, Inc., sponsors of the Following the Judging, the December 31, customers used Prices Effective through Sunday, Fob, 2nd 000 from electric customers, ural gas rates, citing across- Mr and Mrs Ervin Lange of Competition. Among the Finalist Plaque and Certificate winning more than 254 billion cubic feet up 6% from the previous 12- the-board increases in all costs Summers Lane were Jan. 22 is Arnold Drugs, Oak Park, retailers will come to New York of natural gas; in each case an month period; $217,682,000 from of doing business, as well as supper guests of Mr and Mrs Michigan, parent office of the City on April 9th and 10th to all-time record. "SUPER-RIGHT" QUALITY BEEF natural gas customers, up 6% sharp increases in Federal, state Mark Oliver. local Arnold Drug outlet. participate in the Annual National Meetings of Brand Names Foun Mrs Stanley Rose is under These top firms in 24 cat dation. They will attend meet going treatment at Sparrow Hos egories of retaining were se ings and seminars with the man pital. lected from several thousand Pewnmo ufacturer and media members of Mr and Mrs Lyle Greenman of STEAK retailers whowerenominatedfor By Mrs Irene Fox the Foundation, and will act as CUhie Dimondale, Mrs John Nicholson the Competition by manufacturer advisors in the formulation of of Lansing, MrsTomGranchorff, and media members of the Foun By MRS. NEVA KEYS, Correspondent retail programs for the coming A 71-63 VICTORY FOR P-W presently of Bradenton, Fla. and ROUND SIRLOIN dation. year. Pewamo-Westphalia won a 71- Mr and Mrs Bruce Hodges were They will now begin preparing Climaxing the two - day ac 63 game, with senior Tom Bar Jan. 20 dinner guests of Mr and > scrapbook presentations of their MRS MORGAN HOSTS SHOWER Friesen and the youth of the Pil ker making 34 points as he led Mrs Earl Stoll. 1968 brand merchandising ac tivities will be the annual banquet Mrs Douglas Wooley was hon grim United Methodist Church at the Americana Hotel, at which the Pirates in a victory over the Mr and Mrs Leon Garlock tivities. On March 3rd, 4th, and ored at a baby shower Jan. 26, will bring the story and pictures second place Fowler Eagles in attended the wedding of Miss 5th these exhibits will be re time the winners will receive in the home of Mrs Lester Mor of their trip to British Honduras. their awards. Central Michigan Athletic action Linda Trimmer and Robert Paul viewed by a panel of judges, gan. There will be a potluck supper Friday, Jan. 24 at P-W. Coach Ford at Walker Memorial Bible The guests were present from at 7 p.m. Please bring sand Bill Marks was elated with the Church on Jan. 24. Cadillac, Bay City, Detroit and wiches for your own family, and Pirate's victory, as this is the Three from Elsie. They played several either cake or salad plus table T-BONE PORTERHOUSE first time in the history of the Jan. 29. Their grandparents Mr games and^Mrs Wooley received service. school thatP-WhasclippedFow- many nice gifts. Mrs Gladys Coslette has re and Mrs Joseph Howorth of lers wings in basketball. Pe Saranac were there for the party. Clinton end A luncheon was served by turned to her home after spend wamo-Westphalia is in fifth place ing several weeks with her sis Patricia A. O'Neil, daughter 39 Mrs Morgan and her two daugh in the CMAC with a 4-4 record of Mr and Mrs Dick O'Neil ters, Robin and Dawn. The host ter and brother-in-law, Mr and and 6-6 overall. Nest Friday of Spaulding Road was one of ess presented corsages to the Mrs Floyd Carver at Eureka. ib they will travel to Webberville. four from Ionia County to re CMU studies guest of honor and the two grand Ralph Stull is under treatment ceive degrees Jan. 25, at Central mothers-to-be. at Owosso Memorial Hospital. DOUBLE CELEBRATION BONELESS Mt. Pleasant-A total of 621 Michigan University Commence Sunday, Jan. 26, Keith Schafer, Ib students are candidates for de ment ceremonies. son of Mr and Mrs Henry J. Rump Rofcsf ¥9 grees and certificates at Central FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS Schafer celebrated his tenth Michigan University's mid-year WATTERS Many men shiver in the cold Bridgeville birthday which was Jan. 21, and j v. commencement ceremonies Sat Mr and Mrs John Fatrua Jr. just because they imagined they his sister Brenda will be six "SUPER-RIGHT" urday, Jan. 25. of Elsie, Mr and Mrs John A. By Mrs Thelma Woodbury had the fire of genius. Fatura of Saginaw and Mrs Jerry The activities begin at 10:30 Horn of Elsie attended funeral a.m. in the University's Finch fr*r@S!i Shank services of Mrs Pauline Watters Mr and Mrs Charles Boots Sr, Fieldhouse. The processional is Mark Barz wins Ha Half in Detroit Jan. 26. Mrs Watters, and Mr and Mrs Rex Turner, scheduled to start at 10:15 a.m. who died Thursday night is the attended an anniversary party 'Central Michigan's Favorite Ballroom Delivering the commencement trip to mother of Mrs John Fatura Jr. held for Mr and Mrs Pete Wise address will be Dr Stanley J. of Elsie. at the Washington Town Hall, Dance to the Music of BUTT PORTiON . . . ib 63c Idzerda, president of the College inauguration Jan. 19. of St. Benedict (Minn.) and former Mr and Mrs Charles Boots Sr. WALT PRASKI ^ . r dean of the honors college at ASBURY STUDENTS GIVE Mark Barz, 7th grade student MORNING SERVICE called on Mr and Mrs Wilford STARTING JAN. 31 U5DA GRADE "A" Michigan State University. His at St. Peter Lutheran School, Erickson of Washington Center talk is entitled "Is the Future A dialogue sermon on Jan, DANCING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Riley and his teacher, Mr Ray 26, was presented by David and Mr and Mrs Rollie Evitts of Predictable?" mond Bergdolt were among Pompeii this week. Of the 621 candidates, 599 are Shower and Joel Wilcher during visitors in Washington D.C. for the morning worship service at Mr and Mrs Douglas Hulbert 4 Miles West of Liingiburg on Round Likt Road scheduled to receive degrees The Inauguration of Presiden1t antand Mr and Mrs James Boots while 22 will receiye certificates the .Elsie United ..Methodist * ^r ana Mrs James Boots Nixbn last-week. > - • ' ^Church.* Bot£ youn^irien^atiepd,,3^ Jami spent Jan. 21, in De- only. There are 489 candidates T 1 'The 3 Hay all-ekpense paid trip* Asbury College inl^njjicky. Joel troitfrf,u. for undergraduate degrees, 105 was awarded to them after Mark Mr and Mrs Charles Boots Sr. for master's degrees and five for Is a senior student and his home INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED! was judged the 7th grade winner is in Pennsylvania. The Crusader are spending the latter part of the specialist degrees. in the "President As a Leader" week with Mr and Mrs Olney Included on the list of January Choir furnished the special Essay Contest sponsored by the music during the service. Huffer of Whitehall. AUTO — HOME graduates are students from 63 Kroger Company last fall. Mr Michigan counties, five states Following the service a Bergdolt was chosen as the teach "Coffee Hour" was held in Fel FARM — BUSINESS other than Michigan and five er chaperon for the Michigan GIVE TO FIGHT foreign countries. lowship Hall. Host couples were youths. Mr and Mrs Jack Kelley, Mr and Among the degree candidates LIFE — BONDS While in Washington, special Mrs Stanley Kajdas, Mr and Mrs are: sightseeing busses took them to William Furstenau, Dr and Mrs Josephine Ann Clise, 12568' Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Richard Lannen and Mr and Mrs Webster Road, Bath; Jeanne I. LANTERMAN INSURANCE Jima Monument, Jefferson Mem Merle Baese. Wilkins, 9447 W. Juddville Road, orial, Lincoln Memorial, scenic 115 E. Walker, St. Johns, Phone 224-7614 BRUCE LANTERMAN Elsie and Mary Clark Bessette, Mt. Vernon, the Smithsonian In 12.10 s. US-27, St. Johns. The Charge Conference is stitute, Bureau of Printing and scheduled at the local Methodist Engraving, FBI, National Church Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 Kentfield home Archives and the Capitol. p. m. District Supt. William Due to the tight security mea Wiltse will preside and at that sures, they were unable to view time the church name will of has minor fire the Inauguration of the President ficially be changed to "The Elsie but had reserved seats for a good United Methodist Church.1* The St. Johns, volunteer fire view of the Inaugural Parade. department answered a call Mon The inclement weather forced Demonstrations kept them from day morning, Jan. 27, to the home the cancellation of the January the scheduled trip to the Wash of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kent- Women's Society general meet ington Monument. field at 304 E. Cass Street. ing for the Methodist WSCS The Mrs Kentfield said there was no The plane flight from Grand Feb. 5, meeting will be held SUN-GLO damage to the home. She suffered Rapids, housing and meal ex at the home of Mrs Keith Conk- a minor burn to her arm and three penses were provided by the lin Wednesday evening. The pro fingers. She had left the kitchen Kroger Company, About 200 gram will be given by Rev and for a few minutes while cooking children and teachers from all Mrs Lester Priest of Shepherd, breakfast, when she returned the _parts of the United States were who are in charge of our work fry pan was blazing. She first at awarded this trip by the various near Mt. Pleasant with the MBXES tempted to smother the flames companies sponsoring the Essay Indians. Mrs Frances Pearl will with a blanket. When this failed ..Contest. Each child will also re have devotions and assistant 74 ~< and the blanket started to burn ceive an album of pictures of the hostesses will be Mrs 'Lewis '/a-GAL. Varieties trip and have his essay returned. Walling, Mrs Leonard Tillotson SIZE she threw the whole thing into 5V2-OZ. the backyard. Mark is the son of the Rev and and Mrs Richard Conklin. BOX Mrs Marvin Barz, rural Si. Fireman ran an exhaust fan to On Feb.2, Dr and Mrs Eugene Johns. clear the smoke and odor. 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Marty Lankford led the home Webberville: Steve Chase led for the first time in their athletic seven field goals and four free High team game and series: 7)—High team game and series: squad with 18 points and team with 19 points, Kevin Karikomi history by the count of fl-63. throws. P-W is now 7-5 for the Huntoon's 859, and 2478. High Schmitt's 1012 and 2810. High mate Chris Brown was close be and Sam Glover each scored 15. The margin of victory was even season and Fowler boasts a individual game and series: Dee individual game and series: K. hind with 16, but the dual effort more meaningful as the victors record of 6-4. Cartwright 198 and Helen Penix 258 and 643. Other 200 fell far short of the needed came from behind to post the P-W 17 12 21 21 71 Kurncz 534. Allaby's are now games: C. Floate 233, S. Smith points to close the gap. eight-point win. Fowler 16 14 17 16 63 leading the league by one game; 203, L. Dean 204, T. Larner The loss leaves DeWitt with a Clinton County Tom Barker, top scorer in the P-W Scoring: Arens 1-3-5; with Hub Tire Center In second 201, G. Dunk el 201-200, J. 3-8 record for the season and Central'Michigan Athletic Con Bedenb'ndr 4-4-12; Thelen 2-1- place. Jakovac 205, L. Brunner 211, Webberville now is above the 500 _ News ference kept the Pirates in the 5; Worth 3-3-9; Miller 2-2-6; TEATIME LEAGUE (Jan. 21) Bosma 217, L. Minarlk 214, K. mark with 6-5. thick of battle throughout the Barker 12-10-34. High team game and series: Penix 258, R. Boettger 232, D. Urban 226, W. Gossett 216, E. Score by quarters: night and wrapped up his work Fowler Scoring: Matthews 2-3- Redwing Lanes 860 and 2477. Kaminski 235, J. Lance 206, and Webberville 11 24 18 19 72 SPORTS with a total of 12 field goals and 7; Amm'aker 4-5-13; N. Thelen High individual game and series: L Maier 216.Everett'snowleads DeWitt 18 14 17 10 59 ten free throws for an almost 7-4-18; Weaver 2-0-4; Pohl2-2- Jean Heathman 214 and Connie the league with Tri-Ami Bowl overwhelming gathering of 34 6; K. Thelen 3-4-10; Koenlgs- Cronkhite 564. Other 200games: in second place. points. knecht 1-0-2; Piggott 1-1-3. Alma Bashore 210, Jean Heath- man 214 and Connie Cronkhite 212. Redwing Lanes now holds COFFEE CUP LEAGUE (Jan. Bath spurts to first position in the league by a 23)—High team game andseries: Wacousta margin of five and a half games The Black Balls 850 and 2364. Mrs Edward Kraft—627-2039 over the second place Good- Potterville win High Individual game andseries: timers. St. Johns Furniture is Lena Ely 182 and Adaline Der- in third place. Fire at Methodist The Bath Bees began what shem 495. The Saucers now lead looked like a romp-away last Fri NITE OWLS LEAGUE (Jan. 23) the league by three games over parsonage causes day night but ended up clinging to High team game and series: the second place Cookies'Cuties. a five point lead to edge past Bee's Chevrolet 806 and 2318. The Honey Bees are in third $1,500 in damages Potterville, 46-41. High individual game and place and the Fireballs and Pin Led by Steve Loomis, the series: Dorothy Knight 190 and Chatters are tied for fourth Ivan Van Horn 499, Plerson's Waverly's Dave Dunham (58) outleaps a Fire broke out Monday, Jan. Bees burst ahead with a 10-0 place. Redwing Shoes are now leading 20, about 5 p.m. at the Rev and lead in the opening quarter, then teammate and a pair of St. Johns cagers to and there's a three place tie for Mrs Dale Spoor residence in saw that lead diminish to a one- second place between the Wheel TWIN CITY LEAGUE (Jan. snatch the ball from their grasp. St. Johns Wacousta. The damage was for point deficit before scoring Inn, Boron's Store and General 23)—High team game andseries: the most part held to an upstairs another ten points in the third players in the action are Dick Rehmann (53), Telephone Company. Zeeb's Plant Food 872 and Bob Rehmann (51), John Berkhousen (55) and bedroom and closet. It was esti period to earn their win. Strouse Oil 2411. High indiv mated by the firemen that $500 Loomis was the Bees high INDUSTRIAL MIXED LEAGUE Dick Henderson (22). Waverly also grabbed idual game and series: damage was done to the building scorer with 15. (Jan. 17)—High team game and Ron Antes 231 and Richard Sny the win 72-56. and at least $1,000 to the con SCORING: series: W. P. A. 728, and 2005. der 581. Other 200 games: Dick tents. Bath 15 12 13 6 46 High individual game and series: Wood 213, Tom Knight 200, Keith Potterville 7 16 8 10 41 Harriet Cornwell 194 and Jo Penix 200, Richard Plowman 205, Mrs Edward Kraft spent Jan. BATH: Cooley 0-2-2; Ankney Rogers 518 for the women and Lloyd Hopp 203, R.G. Becher 26 and 27 with her daughters in 5-2-12; Koenig 0-1-1; Loomis 7- Bernie Wawsczyk 228 and 593 200 and Richard Snyder 203- Grand Rapids. 1-15; Baker 3-2-8; Adams 1-0- for the men. Other 200 games 211. Strouse Oil now has a two Mrs Lester Garlock Sr. and 2; Wood 2-0-4; Andrlas 1-0-2. Bernie Wawsczyk 228, Fred game lead over Zeeb's Plant ^jwvf-M . Fernholz, 213, Jack Purvis-204, Mrs Jack Lange attended the Food. Dean's Hardware is in a Birthday Bells at the home of Williamston also called on her Larry Kuhns 204, and Karla third place tie with Kurt's Ap Mrs Leonard Nichols of Haslett Jan. 26. Dakers 204. The W. P, A. is now pliance Store. Jan. 24, The Mary Martha Circle of two games in front of the P.S. the United Methodist Church will league. The Fireballs and K.B. Mr and Mrs Lester Garlock NIGHT HAWK LEAGUE (Jan, Jr. and Tanya of Lansing, were meet Jan. 29, with Mrs William leagues are now tied for third Waldron on Wacousta Road at place with 45-31 records. 21)—High team game andseries: Jan. 25 supper guests of Mr and Beck's Market 944 and 2675. High Mrs Lester Garlock Sr. 7:30 p.m. Jo Knepper will give ercu the devotions and program. RAINBOW LAKE MIXED individual game and series: R, DOUBLES LEAGUE (Jan. 12) Snyder 236 and 608. Other 200 Mr and Mrs Donald Koeppen The WCTU Tea will be held —High team game and series: games: G. Myers 232, S. Corn- and family of near Maple Rapids Jan. 30, with Mrs Duane Fred Tuna 601 and the Bluegills 1704, well 225, L. Warner 224, R. Krid- and Mr and Mrs Jerry Bancroft rick on Looking Glass Road. Rev High individual game andseries: ner 218, E. Sillman 212, G. and family of DaWitt were Jan. Lyman Thompson will be the for the ladies, Linane Tyler Snuder 204, J. Green 202, B. 26 supper guests at the home of speaker. 157 and 463; for the men, Gary Amos 200, and R. Snyder 236- Mrs Opal Bancroft, to help Mrs Snyder 198 and Clare Floate 203. Beck's Market Is now lead Alemeda Spencer celebrate her Mrs Ron Vanderwall and 538. The Tuna are now leading ing the league with Zeeb's Fer 83rd birthday. Mr and Mrs Henry children of Jamaica are spending the league with the Bluegills in tilizer in second place and the Bentley of Lansing called onMrs a few weeks with Mr and Mrs second place. American Legion in third. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL SAVINGS Spencer Jan. 24. Mr and Mrs Ray Herbert Vanderwall. Ron is ex Graham and Mrs Roy Parks of pected home in February. Zephyr Good time to review : winter driving habits LANSING, MICHIGAN, JAN four to seven times as much UARY, 1969~(Special)-This is traction on snow or ice as regu a good time for all motorists to lar tires. !@Sflr performance where it should be review their knowledge of the 6. 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Waverly built up from the foul line where they hit game and by the end of the initial of the West Central Conference their lead on a 26 point splurge 20 out of 29 shots. quarter St. Johns was down by following their surprise loss at in the second quarter and anine- Sharp shooting from the out seven points, 21-14. The ley the hands of Waverly last Friday point cold-spell by the Redwings side gave Waverly the impetus second period for St, Johns night, 72-56. The loss knotted aided the home-squad's cause. for the victory and their con spelled near disaster and "by Waverly arid the Reds in a tie for The Redwings experienced a sistency at hitting the target ap half-time the Waverly squad held the runner-up spot. frigid shooting percentage for peared to befuddle St. Johns de a commanding 47-23 lead. St. Johns never posed a serious the evening, collecting only 18 fenses. The third period was marked threat to their hosts despite out- field goals on 65 attempts. Their The flashy Waverly attack be- by Its slow pace with only 18 points scored between the two squads. St. Johns hinted a come back by topping their hosts 10-8 O-E loses by 1 point to St. Louis and they continued their attempts throughout the fourth quarter with OVID-ELSIE-Last minute lost the ball under their own Ovid-Elsie had a 23-21 edge a 23 point output against their losses seem to follow the Ovid- basket and the Sharks went down on field goals but St. Louis opponents 17. Elsie Marauders as they lost to court to score making it 69-68, made 28 of 40 free throws while But the damage had been done the St. Louis Sharks, 70-69 last The same thing happened at O-E made 23 of 37. early in the contest and the Red Friday. the O-E end of the floor and the Mike Chrzanonski led all wings found it was too late to With less than a minute to go, Sharks again attempted to score. scorers with 24 points for the avert their second loss of the the Marauders led 69-66. They Sharks, Including 12 of 15 free season. John Nametz drove for a shot throws. Guyski paced O-E with Dean Eisler led the Wings in and missed but the Marauders 22 before he fouled out. rebounds. His nine grabs was were called on a questionable Laingsburg one better than Bob Rehmann's whistle which gave Nametz a This was a big game for both efforts. Eisler also captured high one-and-one with one second clubs. St. Louis is now tied with point honors with a total of 19 soars on left. He connected on both to Bullock Creek at 3-2 as O-E and Dick Rehmann followed with pull St. Louis out In front for a fell 2-3 in the MMC confer 12. one-point win. ence. charities The Marauders are home Fri Score by quarters: Ovid-Elsie started the game day as they entertain Ithaca. St. Johns 14 9 10 23 56 A touchdown! Well, not quite, but the Portland St. Patrick became with a real runaway by taking Waverly 21 26 8 17 72 Scoring summary, with field action at this stage of the St. Johns-Waverly the eighth victim of the season a 25-10 lead at the end of the goals, free throws, and total St. Johns Scoring: Dean Eisler for the Wolfpack from Laings first period. They opened to up points listed in that order: 5-9-19; Dick Rehmann 6-0-12; basketball contest resembled that of the hel burg. last FHday night when the to 30-10 in the second period Ovid-Elsie: Plowman, 4,2-2, Terry Maier 3-2-8; Dave Gaff- visitors handed the Irish an 82- met and shoulder-pad sport. While Dean but then St. Louis began their 10; Woodard, 3,6-7, 12; Weir, ney 2-2-6; Bob Rehmann 0-4-4; 60 loss, Laingsburg players Eisler (45) scrambles for the ball, team-mates drive for the win. 4,4-7, 12; Melvin, 0, 3-4, 3; Tim Durner 0-2-2; Chuck Green Dean Eisler (45) finds his ideas for a shot burned the lace off both baskets Losing Dave Klabak and Jerry Klabak, 1, 3-10, 5; Dubois, 1, 1-0-2; Richard Stoddard 1-0-2; Terry fy\aier (15) and Jon Berkhousen prepare not only from the field but from hampered by a group of Waverly players In Guyskl on fouls and having 3-4, 5; Guyski, 10, 2-3,22. Ovid- Jon Berkhousen 0-1-1. Totals the foul line where they accounted for entry into the fracas. Rushing to settle the the persons of Mark Davis (22), Mark Tom tin- Daryl Melvin playing it easy Elsie also lost the J. V. game 18-20-56 with 15 personal fouls. for a total of 40 points out of 51 with four personals hurt the 67-44 with Leroy Thomas having Waverly Scoring: 29-14-72, entire affair is the official whose raised hands son (12), Dave Dunham (54) and Dan Vannesfe attempts. Marauders in the last period. 18 points for the Marauders. with 19 personal fouls. suggest that a jump is in order. (50). Watching the activity from outside is At no time during the contest x was St. Pat's a threat to the Wolf- Terry Maier (15). 1 pack but as an added assurance of victory, the winners tore the game apart In the final period WE SELL: with a 31-polnt binge. Gene Smith led thevictorswith a total of 22 points, 16 of which BRUNSWICK and came from the foul line. Gary VanVelsor hung in tight with 20 MANHATTAN and Keith Huhn garnered 15 tal lies for St Pat's. The victory puts Laingsburg at BOWLING BALLS. the 8-1 mark for season playwith the hosts holding a 5-3 record. We Have On-The-Spot Fitting and Drilling Score by quarters: Laingsburg ?i 20 10 31 82 St. Pat's U 14 17 16 60 OPEN BOWLING EVERY AFTERNOON SCORING: Laingsburg: Koonter, 6-5-17; 12 to 6, and -SAT. and SUN. ALL DAY. VanYelsor 6-8-20? Smith 3-16- 22; Divine 5-6-16; £&e, 1-5-7. FOWLER BOWL St. Pat's: Huhn lea with 15 points, Weller and Manning were Fowler, Michigan Ph. 582-8251 second with 10 each.
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Some of Ashenfelter and Sister Romayne were the teachers who spon the projects included a bakery, a jail and crosses made of \s. r j.;. sored the project for Vatican II. The three dimensional art burnt match sticks. Ballenger opens office Captains and block workers listed for Mothers^ March Charles Austin as captain and the Lisewski, Mrs HerbertD.Estes, In group ten the captain is Hazel Keyes, Mrs, Donald Hen- With the annual "Mothers' workers are; Mrs Jack Bertoldi, Mrs Michael O'Conner, Mrs E. Mrs Keith Jolly, and workers .ning, and Mrs Elmer Feldpausch, March,* in full swing for the Mrs Meyer Blackman, Mrs Loyal J. Thum, Mrs Frank Kundrata, are; Mrs Bruce Pifer, MrsRolla on Clinton Avenue "March of Dimes," the block •Stevens, Mrs Donald K. Smith, Mrs Keith Mishler, Mrs Franklin Salter, Mrs Gary.Biddinger,Mrs In group 13, the area captain workers are now making their Mrs Nelson Cowan, Mrs Paul Smith, Mrs Paul Martis Jr., and Don Britten, Mrs Allen McDiar- is Mrs Fraser MacKinnon, and calls. In the first section re Wakefield, and Mrs Herman the workers are; Mrs Fred On Monday, Jan. 27, William them an opportunity to have a these residents to avail them* Mrs Dennis Fox. mid, and Mrs Kenneth Catlin. ported Mrs Roger Heathman is Bushman. Group 11, has Mrs Eddie Fo- Meyer, Mrs Harold Shane, Mrs Ballenger State Representative closer contact with their govern selves to either his St, Johns' captain, and her block workers The seventh group has Mrs Richard Butler, Mrs Peter De- from the 87th district became a ment. If they have any questions office or his new "office in The fourth section has Mrs Harold Palmer Jr. as captain land as captain, and workers include; Mrs Clinton Adams, Mrs are; Mrs Benjamin Mills, Mrs Camp, Mrs Lawrence DeWitt, welcomed part of the St. Johns or problems I want to hear about Owosso. These communitieswill James Cerny, Mrs Dean Horak, Ollie Slagell as captain, block and the group workers are; Mrs Mrs Winfield Warren, Mrs An business area. He has at his it." be notified by the news media workers are; Mrs Frank Bailey, Gerald Hufnagel, Mrs Dorothy Maynard Barrett, Mrs Robert Mrs Robert Paksi, Mrs James Devereaux, Mrs Berlin Kees, thony Kuntz, Mrs Edgar Conley, own expense, opened an office at No appointments are neces when he will be able to visit Stiffler, and Mrs Lloyd Wieber. Mrs Richard Kieffer, Mrs Law Stoddard, Mrs John Turtill, Mrs Mrs Roland Duguay, Mrs Keith 102 W. Clinton Avenue. This of sary, (although a person may do their areas. rence Moore, Mrs Robert Ritz Van Smalley, Mrs George Mrs Eugene Downing, Mrs Rich ard Fero, Mrs Douglas Smith, Rosecrans, and Mrs Kenneth ^ fice, will give the citizens of so if he wishes). The office In the second group Mrs Don and Mrs Ted Silvestri. French, Mrs Tom Burns, Mrs Devereaux, Clinton County and the surround will be open on Mondays from No other State Representative ald Isbell is captain with the The fifth sectionwithMrsRay Keith Kimball, Mrs Spud Heath- Mrs Patric Kitts, Mrs Paul Re- ing area an opportunity to see 1 'til 4 p.m., and on Fridays in Michigan has set up the visit following workers; Miss Matilda mond Ebert as captain, has the man, and Mrs William Morriss. path, Mrs Harry Scott, and Mrs The last group has Mrs Paul him 'personally* about any.-mat from 4:30 'til 6 p.m. and 7 ing hours for the citizens that Martinez, Miss Julia Martinez, following block workers; Mrs In group nine Mrs Roger Fee- Eddie Foland, MrsGlendonFitz- Roff as captain, workers arc; ter they would like to discuss. 'til 9 p.m. Ballenger has, and his greatest Mrs Paul Hurst, Mrs Sheldon Robert Spencer, Mrs Dennis La- man is captain and workers are; patrick city chairman for the Mrs Roland Ritter, Mrs Art desire is to meet and talk to Mothers' March will also work A new. lighted sign will be Ballenger will be in the office Parker, Mrs James Sweeney, Bar, Mrs Paul Heller, Mrs Rob Mrs Steve Bakita, Mrs Mart Snater, Mrs Gordon Beard, Mrs every Friday, and a member of the people he represents. He Mrs Gordon Salisbury, Mrs Rob ert La Brie, Mrs William Nelson, Livingston, Mrs Eugene Meir, in this area. Gerald Diehm, Mrs Benjamin placed this week so residents will says "Tell the people to come; have no trouble in locating the his staff will be available on ert Nurnberg, MrsKarlaDakers, and Mrs William McCarthy. Mrs Allan Houser, Mrs Robert Group 12, has Mrs Daniel Price Walker, Mrs Raymond McCul- Mondays. The staff members the farmers, factory workers; Mrs Joseph Hollenbeck, Mrs Paul Dedyne, Mrs Robert Harris, Mrs lo'ugh, Mrs Louis Eisler, Mrs' office. Dr W.R, Leonard, is retired citizens, teenagers. In the sixth group Mrs Robert as captain, and workers are; Miss located in the same building. will be able to contact him per Rolfe, and Mrs Robert Keisel. Zuker is captain, workers are; Harry Goerge, Mrs James Glad Evelyn Putnam, Mrs Richard Henry Howell and Mrs Thomas sonally at anytime by phone if Everyone is welcome. Iwant very stone and Mrs Marvin Bissell. Trefil. The office is at ground level much for these offices to be a The third group has Mrs Miss Bernice Schueller, Mrs Al Hambleton, Mrs Al Walker, Mrs for the comfort and convenience matters come up that require his personal attention. successful and helpful addition to of the handicapped and elderly. the communities I serve." It "will also afford those with Later this year Ballenger will limited time, the opportunity for set up a regular weekly visiting There are no charges of any a quick visit. schedule in Bath, DeWitt, kind involved with an office visit. Laingsburg and Ovid. Until this He may also be reached by tele Ballenger says, "I want to meet phone. The number is 224-7818. the;;'people in this area, and give is done he would like to invite CANS off POP 14< ADAMS POTATO CHIPS Seems like only yesterday but it's been a year now since we'first started in business here at •5S; 58$ v D & B. The people of St. Johns and the surrounding area have supported us very well with reg. 49<-4U their patronage. This week-end} we .are having an Anniversary Sale in appreciation of that support. We'll have some extra special bargains especially for triis occasion. Come In and reg.39C—33< select a few for yourself. reg. 27<-24< 10< Packetfes—2 for 15< D & B Party Shoppe MANY ITEMS REDUCED 224 N. Clinton Avenue JUST FOR THIS SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EVENT! Phone 224-3535 «ffi^#llilll Page 2 B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Coming Next Week the Game for BINGO BUGS JJ Watch Next Week's Edition of the Clinton County News for Details Sponsored by The Clinton County News and Progressive Merchants > CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 3 ft Wednesday, January 29, 1969 {* NEVER BEFORE AN OFFER UKE THIS! START YOUR COMPLETE DINNER SERVICE * OF TRIDENT MELAMINE DINNERWARE NOW! Take advantage of this SPECIAL 33c OFFER ' JUST FOLLOW THIS WEEKLY SCHEDULE IMAGINE! Each week buy as many of the pieces offered as you wish. Just be sure each purchase is.accom panied by a $3 grocery purchase. Buy $3 in ONLY groceries; buy one piece for 33d. Buy. $6 irv groceries; buy two pieces for 66p. Buy $9 in groceries; buy three pieces for 990,'and so on. without with ea. 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J COUPON VALID UNTIL FES, I, I960. © Th« Kroger Co., 1949* «> Page 4B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 5 B half the total support for the of the law, as well as the other the past few months and my tax purposes? tat"* Pankhurst and son Jerry of Mid Mrs Larry Huested and family of bral hemorrhage. He was a re calendar year is entitled to claim dependency tests, before you file Income is considerably above A - The general rule is that questions from the group of about ham with Mr and Mrs Robert Mrs Mary Petro, in St. Louis «*«S*SS5S£ land on the' trip. Belding. The families went ice tired farmer and township clerk. the exemption. To determine your return next year. what I declared on my estimate. these reimbursements must be 100 which attended the gather Risley, Mr and Mrs Oren Good and found her Improving, Clare Stone, former business fishing and tobogganing, Mr and Mrs Burton Tabor and 4-H Club whether you or your brother Should I make a change on my included in income. However, Duplain- ing. Also on the program for the rich, Mr and Mrs Royal Rls- Mr and Mrs Michael Burnham West Elsie *'* Q - How did you get Involved man and resident of Ovid, is Mr and Mrs Roy Halteman have daughter Rita of St. Clair Road, qualify, add up your mother's next quarterly payment? you do not have to report them the evening was Susanne London ley, Mr and Mrs Glen Walker, ol Naperville, HI., spent Satur By Mrs Wayne Mead with the administration of Fed Hochester Colony seriously ill in a hospital at Avon returned to their home onDrum- returned to their home Jan. 5, food, clothing, shelter and other on your tax return If you account of Hamburg, Germany, an ex Mrs Nida Dunham, Mr and Mrs day with his parents, Mr and Mrs Phone 862-5447 * FltstM'"* eral gun laws? A - Yes, you can file an By Mrs James Burnham Park, Fla. mond Island after spending some after spending a week with Mr Chatter items of support for the year. amended estimated tax return for your expenses to your com change student who entertained Luman Hall, Mr and Mrs Terry James Burnham. time with their son Mr and Mrs 0» A - IRS has administered Fed .*,.*• Phone 224-4045 Mr and Mrs Elwood Erickson Tabor's sister, Mr and Mrs Ken O. Then find out whether you or your Reese and Mr and Mrs Robert AskJRS eral gun laws since 1934 when when the next quarterly payment pany. the group with a piano solo. Mrs Richard Kindel has re Howard Halteman and family. 2? brother supplied more than half Choruses to open the program Harden, also servingon the com ANNUAL MEETING entertained their family at a be neth Baxter of Bradenton, Fla. nrlll the National Firearms Act was is due January 15, 1969. Make If your reimbursements exceed turned to her home on Watson Mr and Mrs David Nlco and On their return trip they were By JOHN AYLSWORTH of them. Jens Bruun shows were led by Miss Pat Burnham mittee. SCHEDULED lated Christmas onJan.19.Those Q - Can I spread over several the year of sale. If you receive enacted. The basis of this law, the change right on the notice your expenses, then the excess Road after spending a week at attending were Mr and Mrs Wes family were weekend guests of Mr overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Extension 4-H Youth Agent with Coni Burnham at the piano. STUDY REVELATION Annual meeting of the Duplain years the profit I made on the more than 30 percent, the entire If neither you nor your brother which imposed taxes on the trans you receive. must be reported as income on Gratiot Community Hospital in ley Erickson and family on Mead and Mrs Elwood Erickson. Wayne Walters ofDaytonaBeach. slides of Denmark Jack Hawes had the invocation The book of Revelation will congregation of the Church of sale of farmland? gain must be reported in the funished more than half of this fer and making of firearms, was You do not have to pay the your return. If your allowable Alma. Road, Mr and Mrs John Hufnagel Mr and Mrs Richard Kindel Side trips Included Cypress Gar and Justin Shepard, minister was be the topic of study at the Christ is scheduled to be held A - Yes, you may be able to year of sale. support but your combined con the taxing authority given the fourth installment if you file expenses exceed your reim Mrs Corrine Erickson of St. and family of St. Johns, Mr and and family spent the weekend at dens and Renfro Valley. Jens Bruun of Hammel, Den in charge of announcements and Wednesday evening meetings Saturday evening, Feb, 1, at7:30 Activities in full report your profits on the in tributions totaled over half the Federal government by the Con your 1968 tax return by January bursements, report the reim Clair Road returned home New Mrs Ronald Riley and family of Houghton Lake for the Winter Ice support, then you may want to mark, exchange studentunder the the closing prayer. starting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29, p.m. All members of the con stallment basis. Then you would Q - My brother and I help stitution. As IRS is responsible 31, 1969, and pay the balance bursement as income but also Year's Day after spending two St. Clair Road, Mr and Mrs Carnival and Tip-Up-Town. consider the multiple support Youth for Understanding pro at the Church of Christ. Meet gregation are asked to be pres- ^ only be taxed on that part of the support our mother. Who gets for collecting other Federal due at that time. deduct the expenses. The evening began at 7 p.m. weeks near Orlando, Fla. She David Nlco and family of Jackson Mrs Grace Fizzell of Lusk agreement. Such an agreement gram showed slides of his native ings are open to the public. ent. This is the second date" swing with 4-H clubs profit you received in 1968. to claim her as 'a dependent taxes, it was given the responsi with a potluck buffet style sup enjoyed side trips to Miami, and Mrs Corda Pankhurst of Road and Roy Fizzell of Elsie Bannister enables' one of you to claim your country at "Family Night"' held Bring a notebook and pen and this meeting has been sched followed by skating and sledding. This installment method can this year? bility of administering the gun Q - I make several business In eighth place in greenpepper Jan. 17, at the Duplain Church per. Tables were decorated with Lakeland, Hollywood and also North Star. attended the funeral of the for Mrs Robert Valentine 85 4-H trip winners, non-win mother as a dependent providing Join us for this interesting study. uled, which due to the weather visited Mr and Mrs Charles Lap- Their next meeting will be on only be used when you receive A - Under the support test law. trips a year for my company production, Michigan last year of Christ. Following the slides evergreens, snowballs and white Mr and Mrs Richard Kindel mer's nephew Jay Coleman at Phone 862-4342 ners and adults will be partic certain conditions are met. has had to be postponed. ham at Deland. Mrs Erickson Feb, 8, at the home of Mrs payments of not more than 30 for claiming a dependent, the and get reimbursed for what I produced 84,000 hundred-weight which took us to several parts candles. Chairmen for the event Mr and Mrs James Burnham and family spent the weekend, Breckenridge, Jan, 15, Mr Cole ipating in the Clinton County accompanied Mr and Mrs John 4-H Snow Camp weekendatTrav- Robert Payne, percent of the selling price in person who provides more than Be sure to check this provision Q -~ Business has been good spend. How do I handle this for worth $777,000 to growers. of Denmark, Jens answered were Mr and Mrs James Burn called Jan. 23, on her mother, Shop in Clinton County. recently with her brother Mr and man, 62, died Jan. 12 of a cere- Mrs Thomas Moore erse City on Jan. 31, and the group will leave the Extension speaker at WSCS office about 1 p.m. on Friday, $1000 $100 HERE ARE A FEW "Easy Street" Rules!.....Enter now- The "Now Prophet as an Agent and will return home between You may wln.S1,000-S100-$20-S10 MORE 5100.00 WINNERS,. 5 and 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 2. Winner Winner for Change" was the lesson pre $5 or Si or up to 10,000 Top Value ROSE GELLER Throughout the weekend, the 4-H Stamps. Easy—Free—No Purchase sented to the Bannister Women's BARBARA PARR members will be planning and Join the "Easy- Required. Free Game Card and one Society of Christian Service by ERMA DEE HUFF conducting the various program free game piece Per Adult per store Mrs. Thomas Moore at their re visit on request at end of checkout JOHN HAGERTY JR. cent meeting.MrsMoorewas as events. MRS. GERALD COX * * * Street" Crowd! lanes or at Kroger store Office. Or sisted by Mrs Edna Nowlin, Mrs mail request to Glend'tnning P.O. MARIE DAVIS Richard Moore and Mrs Wayne The first year leaders meet Box 62, Westport, Conn. 06880. NO CLARENCE MIESEN Peck. Mrs Moore said that a ing will be held on Wednesday, PURCHASE NECESSARY! LOLA HOLLAND "Now Prophet" feels impelled to Jan, 29, at 8 p.m. in the Central do something about conditions National Bank Community Room MR. HERSHOL RONALD C. winner W.OXFORD that are Intolerable, and he Is NICHOLS in St. Johns. All first year willing to push himself in order leaders from the winter and to motivate others to change the summer program are urged to Tenderay Takes The Guesswork situation. Thoughtful questions attend as well as any potential Out Of Buying Beef! only at KROGER. were asked the group and a dis leaders. cussion followed. * * * * 3el3Bonte SHOP KROGER FOR. . USDA CHOICE TENDERAY BRAND Mrs Ivan Hofferbert explained The 4-H teen leaders will hold the Worship setting and gave a^ their regular meeting on Thurs QUALITY 6.000 EVERYDAY .LOW PRICES short meditation. Benediction day, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in was given by the vice-president, Smith Hall, St. Johns. William Mrs Robert Valentine. Covert, Driver Education In T-Bone Steaks $1.09 PLUS YOU ALWAYS GET Mrs Thomas Bradley, presi structor from the Highway Traf ALL MEAT PESCHKE'S POLISH OR ROASTED dent of the WSCS, conducted the fic Center at Michigan State Uni the EXTRA BONUS business meeting:. A report was versity will be the speaker and given by the youth counselor, present the program on highway Eckrich Franks ,.„ 79$ Sausage ^ 69$ Mrs Ray Peck, concerning the and traffic safety. All youth of TOP VALUE STAMPS DOUBLE BREASTED OR ECKRICH BEEF SMOKETTES OR activities of the UMYP. She men whether 4-H or not and 14 years tioned that eleven young people of age or older are urged to WHY SETTLE FOR LESS? would like to attend the Mid attend this driver training meet 3LeggedFryers 39$ Smok-Y-Links ^ 69< winter Institute inFebruary.Mrs ing. Over 2,350 people in Mich Thomas Moore moved that the igan were killed in 1968 on our society donate $50 to the UMYF streets and highways. DEL MONTE WHOLE KERNELOR CREAM STYLE PESCHKE'S WHOLE OR HALF for the institute. * * * Del Monte Values! MM* . It was also voted to put all Clinton County 4-H Council or memorial gifts in the Church ganized for the new year and SEMI-BONELESS FRUIT I •>=!• **ONTE Memorial Fund. Refreshments elected Russell Libey of Elsie were served by hostesses Mrs as president; Don Devereaux of Ray Peck, Mrs Giles Coon and St. Johns as vice-president and DEL MONTE ^ Mrs William LeClear. Mrs Marvin Miller as secretary- HAMS COCKTAIL I-LB treasurer. The council discussed l-Ol Mrs Ruth Wiseman of Ithaca various ways of financing 4- CANS was a supper guest of Mr and H trips and activities such as the Peas. Mrs Eugene Ferrall on Jan. 14. 4-H Teen Caravan, IFYE, Cit Jan. 19, dinner guests of the izenship Short Course and trip Ferralls were Mr and Mrs awards. The proposed changes in DEL MONTE CUT OR FRENCH STYLE Eugene Hill of St. Johns. the state 4-H show were ex * Mrs Leila Wilson and Mrs plained as well as reviewing the 1-LB 350 EXTRA TOP Stanley Loznak of Elsie and Mrs Sp.ring Achievement program CANS i«\ Green Beans Arthur Krueger of Bannister schedule. The council will meet VALUE STAMPS 1-OZ, called on Mrs 'Stella Bishop at with the Gratiot and Shiawassee WITH HEMS BELOW CANS' CAflfiP (V * the Maple Valley Nursing Home 4-H Councils on March 10, for i DEI* MONTE PEARS OR Jan. 18. the Area Council Meeting. -"•*• *"*" «%,^^5 * — t * * * J 1-LB Jan. 19, guests* of Mr and Mrs •H CANS Arthur Krueger were Mr and Mrs The 4-H electric members and 3-LBS OR SMALLER FRESH Kenneth Bradley and daughter of HERRUD 6-OZ VtT 12-OZ WT V AND EH BRINK FROZEN DEL MONTE PINEAPPLE-ORANGE, PINK Apricots leaders who did not attend the LB PINEAPPLE-GRAPEFRUIT OR DEL MONTE rural Ashley and Mr and Mrs electrical meeting Wednesday Hickory Ham 69* $1.29 Ham Loaf PKG $1.59 Spareribs 69* Alton Oberlitner and daughters evening missed a-very interest J4-OZ»-«. CANS- $i Cut Wax Beans 4 &&S $1 DEL MONTE PINEAPPLE- of Bannister, ing and informative program. PESCHKE'S ALL BEEF OR TENDER Orange Drink OSCAR MAYER DEL MONTE WHOLE GREEN BEANS OR MIXEDD 1-QT Mr and Mrs Roy Bishop visited Truman Surbrook, Extension LB DEL MONTE 7-LB Circus Franks LB 69* Leg 0 Lamb 89* 1-LB 1 14-OZ Mr and Mrs Arthur Krueger Jan, Agricultural Engineer from Sliced Bacon '^ 89* 95$ 5 CANS CANS 19. Mrs Bishop was abletoleave HERRUD Peaches 3 Vegetables Michigan State University re PETERS 12-OZ WT SKINLESS LINK OR 1-LB ROLL HERRUD REGULAR OR THICK 13-0Z CANS Grapefruit Drinks 3 J-LB EMBASSY STRAWBERRY the Maple Valley Nursing Home viewed some of the basics in EMBASSY for a short outing. electrictiy and showed some new Sliced Bologna •riS 79* Party Assortment PKG 89* Q lo-OZ Pork Sausage PKG 49( 4-OZ BTL 4"( Preserves WTJARS DEL MONTE Jan. 19, evening callers of Mr projects he had developedforthe Pancake Syrup and Mrs Roy Saylor were Mr Every package of Kroger'* fruit* and RED RIPE BROADCAST members. He also demonstrated vegetable* must be Sunrtse-Frmsh when KROGER and Mrs Archie Stratton, Mr and the effects that different kinds 1S-OZ &1 VA-LB you buy It. If you are not completely HALF ]-LB BTLS Mrs Robert Saylor and Mr and of light bulbs have on different Pork & Beans 6 5-OZ CANS SI Chili 3 WT CANS 4>l satisfied, Ktoger will replace your Item Catsup Mrs Vincent Wilson and daugh colors. It is Important to se or refund your money. 690 KANDU 1-PT 6-OZ LIQUID DETERGENT AND HOME PRIDE QT Watermelon KROGER ter of Lansing. lect the correctbulbfor the color US NO. I GOLDEN CROWN O PKGS you want shown, FRESH SALAD SIZE VINE RIPE OF 6 $1 DEL MONTE STEWED Mr and Mrs Robert Saylor held 12-OZ Idaho Potatoes 10B?C98< Fabric Softener 3 ^ $1 Instant Breakfast a birthday dinner Jan. 19, for * * * Spinach WT PKG Tomatoes KROGER VLASJC SWEET SNAX her father, Mr Ed Wilson of St, FLORIDA JUICE • Johns. Other guests were Mrs Only four out of 51 steers CALIFORNIA CALIF. SEEDLESS 88 SIZE 10-OZ JAR 4V( registered will be entered In the Oranges 5 & 68* Coffee Creamer *% 39( Pickles Tomatoes 4 - $1 Wilson and children and Mr and rate-of-gain contest for the beef Pascal Celery Navel Oranges KROGER PUSS i BOOTS Mrs Vincent Wilson and daugh steer program. The steer which SWEET RED OR GOLDEN WASHINGTON STATE 113 SIZE 6V1-QZ 90* ter of Lansing. makes the most daily gain be RED Ice Milk 2 "eftV $1 Cot Food 3 WT CANS 00\ Mrs Edna Nowlin was a Jan. tween Jan, 20, and Aug. 12, will Radishes Apple Cider Delicious Apples 8 78* 14, caller of Mr and Mrs Frank be sold in the top five at the Leydorf. Jan. 15, dinner guests fair sale. Wayne Morrison of of the Leydorfs were Mrs Elsie Stoney Creek, Ann Graham of Saxton and Mrs Wayne Dush of French's Corners and Jeff Eld- St. Johns. Mr and Mrs Elmer ridge of Prairie are the contest HILLS BROS. VAC PAC Leydorf were Jan, 18, supper ants. guests. Jan. 19, callers were Mr * * * LB and Mrs John Setterington of The 4-H Automotive Project Coffee 3 «$1.99 Maple Rapids. is proving very interesting to the Mr and Mrs Dale Oberlitner 12 boys working with Bernard NEW J-LB and children of Ashley were Jan. Feldpausch each Monday evening 18, guests of Mr and Mrs Alton at 7 p.m. at Bee's Chevrolet Oberlitner. and Olds Garage in St. Johns. Biz Presoak <£.77$ Jan. 19, dinner guests of Mr The boys are finding out what and Mrs Robert Valentine and makes the motor tick and why FABRIC SOFTENER family were Mr and Mrs Ray 1-QT various adjustments meed to be 1-OZ Canfield and family and Mr and made. BTL Mrs Walter Miller and family. * * * Downy.... Afternoon visitors were Mr and The Double Bar E Saddle Horse Mrs Larry Pearce of St. Johns. Club, has elected Dana Lannen Jan. 18, visitors of the Robert REGULAR SIZE as their president for the com Valentines were Mr and Mrs Wil ing year. Other officers include: liam Rando and sons of Ithaca. vice - president Jill Loynes; Zest Soap 2 for 3H secretary Sandy Buchele; trea Two elections to be surer Patty Spearl; and news- reporter and historian Judy Frozen Foods VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON held in Maple Rapids Schwark. The club will hold their Sea Foods Dairy Foods Baked Foods Health & Beauty Aids THIS COUPON WORTH THIS COUPON WORTH J J THIS COUPON WORTH • • THIS COUPON WORTH MAPLE RAPIDS - Residents next meeting on Feb. 10, at the here will vote on school board home of Lisa Watson. Any youth • • members and village officers in interested In joining this horse BREADED FISH CRISPS OR KROGER SI 09 VALUE-TOOTHPASTE yr^^ij TOP VALUE STAMPS • TOP VALUE STAMPS I • TOP VALUE STAMPS TOP VALUE STAMPS the Feb. 17, primary. They will club should plan to attend. WITH PURCHASE OF • WITH PURCHASE OF • • WITH PURCHASE OF WITH PURCHASE OF also vote on library board mem | TH090HIDD"OHtHER[ICKS"GUSS[SrORS9; | | W0II01 LI00 BEVERAGEGLASSE5 fOR59* TW015 01. LIDO COOLER GLASSES FOR «* * * * TWO GO! 1100 JUICE GLASSES TOR 59* • I bers, the candidates are Mary 65 Cottage Cheese 29 Macleans WT TUBE 59 COUPO* VALID UHTIL FED I H(» | COUPON V1LID UNTIL fCB 1, lt«l • • COUPOM VALID UNTIL FIB. I, 11*1 COUPON VALID UNTIL, rta I, |HI The Knit-n-Stitch 4-H club Perch Fillets Beth Upton and Madge Under members attended the "Per wood, for three year terms; and ROYAL VIKING 8i OFF LABEL DEODORANT sonality Plus," program as a SEA PAK FROZEN BREADED KROGER PLAIN OR CHIVE Mary Cole and Doris Abbott for group and then held their meet KROGER FROZEN SHOESTRING one year. There were no Demo PINT Itt-FL VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON ing. The club is planning to make Danish Pastry 10* Off Sale Ban Roll-On OZBTL cratic nominees filed. Sour Cream CTN 55( 660 IK-LB KROGER THIS COUPON WORTH hospital favors, for Valentine's Round Shrimp 2 $2.69 PKGS In the March 10, regular KROGER LEMON, STRAWBERRY OR 99* VALUE-STYLE Potatoes Day. Some of the girls helped SEA PAK GOLDEN FRIED KRAFT PIMENTO OR AMERICAN $1.00 election they will elect a village the St. Johns Jaycettes serve the QUALITY FROZEN Mayonnaise I-LB 12-OZ 13-OZ Tow^jd puictiale ol president, those running include Lunch With Santa program In WT PKGS WT CAN 1-LB 4 p(*c. pta<. idling Cooked Perch PKG 75t Sliced Cheese 2 690 Jelly Rolls ,'/^390 Hair Spray 490 QUART 49* PriCtwilhoul coupon 11,7? Republicans George Abbott Sr. December. Demonstrationswere PKGS • • Coupon Value JIOD KROGER STRAWBERRY, LEMON OR J-LB NEW COLD REMEDY Strawberries ind Dean Moon. Wendell given by Sharon Dubay, Norma FRES-SHORE FROZEN KRAFT HALFMObN • Redetm at Kma»r wmA Z Wrlh Coupon You Pjy Onl/ Jl 7? i PET R/TZ FROZEN B Thru Sat., Feb. 7, 1969. ISfM • COUPON OOOD IMHU rto i, HO. • Blemaster Is the only Democrat. Brya, Connie Grove and Linda io-oz •^••••••••••••CC BMIMHBMMHHHMHBBHMfl There are four Republicans and PKGS P/It*» and Couporti good Holeh. Haddock Fillet 590 Colby Cheese Wt PKG 550 Choc. Delight Cake 390 Silenex 990 three Democrats running for the EC0N6MV PACK ASSORTMENT OF 2 thai Sot., F.b. 1, 19*9 * * * FRES+SH0RE BREADED 4t OFF LABEL KEYKO KROGER SANtiWICH OR Pie Shells In St. Johns three trustee offices. At the The Eagle Beavers 4-H Club 1-LB PKGS LOCAL March election voters will also members held an Informal Fantail Shrimp »%* 79c; Margarine 4 PKGS 950 Wiener Buns 3 0* 12 $1 Band Aid Bandages? 780 1-LO Plus TOP VALUE STAMPS bd asked to vote on liquor by the tnttlaMna pf their new members Fish Dinners PKG glass. Page 6B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 i at Eureka Cemetery with Rev Mrs Ivah Bond of Owosso and Robert Prange officiating. Mrs Rena Pease of St. Johns; Forist Infant Mrs Moore was born in Clinton and many nieces and nephews. George L. Forist Jr., infant Clinton area obituaries County on June 9,1895 the daugh Cureka son of George and Nancy Farrier ter of Albert and Gabriella Parr Forist, died at birth on Tues By MRS* GORDON WAGGONER, Correspondent L Moore. She attended country Osga Infant day, Jan. 21, at 8:15 a.m. in She had been ill for a long time, schools. She was a resident of Baby, James D. Osga, six the Sheridan Community Hos Raymon Hamer Katie Moore and had been hospitalized for the Clinton County all her life and months old son of Donald and pital. POLAR BEAR CAMPING: Jan. 18 and 19 at the Waggoner's past three weeks. lived the last 20 years at the The Eureka Boy Scout Troop cottage at Houghton Lake and Raymon H. Hamer, 68, of 144 Mrs Katie Moore (Elwanger), Carol Bower Osda, passed away Funeral services were held E. First Street passed away 75, of 705 N. Lansing Street Funeral services were held at present address. She was a Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m, in 573 participated in a Polar Bear attended the annual Tip-Up-Town the Osgood Funeral Home, Satur housewife. at the Rummell Funeral Home on camp-out Jan, 11, in Mr Whit- °"n the lake. While there they suddenly at his home on Thurs passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Ingham Medical Hospital in Thursday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. day, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. Burial was Survivors include two sisters, ford's woods. Boyspresentwere: called on his brother, Mr and day, Jan. 23, at 1:30 a.m. Funeral at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Lansing. He had been hospital with Rev Willard Farrier of Ron Waggoner, Bruce Cameron, Mrs Howard Waggoner. Linda services were held at the Hough ized since Jan. 3. ficiating. Burial was in the De- Steven Pie gel, Raymond Whit- and Kathy had their picture taken ton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Funeral services were held at Witt Cemetery. ford, Rusty Waggoner, Gary with Dynamite, the clown from Homes, at Ovid on Saturday, Jan. St. Therese Catholic Church at Survivors include the parents; Whitford and Don Jacobs. They Big Rapids, and their picture 25, at 2 p.m. Burial was at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. four sisters, Cindy, Bonnie, participated in scout skills such appeared in "The Pioneer" daily Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev - Ct'mtwA CMc Calendar * Burial was in the DeWitt ceme Tammy and Connie; three broth as trailing, tracking and stalking, paper, along with many others of Gordon Spalenka officiating. tery. ers, Wayne, Timmy, and Rickey; They also went on a night hike, the weekend activities. On the way "Mr Hamer was born in Al Officers of these organizations are advised to notify The Clinton County News at least one week James, was born inLansingon and the grandparents, Mr and The boys must stay out 24 hours home, they stopped at The Snow liance, Ohio on Feb. 13, 1900, in advance of the date of publication of the issue in which any change in the regular schedule July 2, 1968. Mrs Wayne Farrier of St. Johns, to be able to receive a Polar Bowl and went saucering on the the son of William and Sarah should appear. i Survivors include the parents; and Mrs Anne Forist of Crystal, Bear Patch. These boys will all snowy hills, Hamer. He attended Clinton one sister Christine; and the and a great-grandmother Mrs M County schools, and college at receive one. *" and Mrs Robert Lewis, with a potluck luncn. Caller is grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Nellie Farrier of DeWitt. A Cub Scouts—3rd Thursday, 5 p.m., Jean, Rhonda and Bob, Jerry Valparaiso, Ind. St. Johns Memorial building Wendell Law. Osga of Elmira and Mr and Mrs He resided most of his life Masonic Lodge—2nd Monday, 8 p.m., The fellow who's always right A BOY! Sherwood, Orpha Howard, Mr and DeWttt Grange—2nd and 4th Fridays Masonic Temple Carlton Bowen of East Jordan. American Legion—1st and 3rd Thurs Girl Scouts — Every Thursday 3:30 can afford to wait his turn. A baby boy was born to Rev Mrs Clifford Casler, Eric and in Clinton County, and had lived days, 8:30 p.m.. Legion Hall Order of Eastern Star—3rd Monday, 8 1 p.m., Memorial building p.m., Masonic Temple and Mrs William Moore, Pastor Mark , all spent last weekend at in Ovid since 1919. He'mar American Legion Auxiliary—3rd Tues Job's Daughters—1st and 3rd Mon of the Eureka Congregational their cottage at Houghton Lake ried Lucille B. Gray in St. Johns day, 8 p.m., Legion Hall day evenings, Masonic Temple PTA—3rd Tuesday, school gym on April 15, 1918. They cele- Banner Itcbekah Lodge—1st and 3rd Lions Club—3rd Tuesday evening, Me Rebekah Lodge—Every Saturday, 8 Christian Church, Sunday even- where they attended th*e annual Mondays, 8 p.m., 1O0F HaU morial building p.m. at IOOF hall ing Jan. 12, at Carson City Hos- Tip-UpTown on the lake. They ' brated their 50th Wedding an Blue Star Mothers—2nd and 4th Tues Masonic Lodge—1st Wednesday eve Sorosis Club—4th Tuesday, 1:30 rj.m., pital. He has been named James also got to do some ice fishing. niversary in 1968. days, 8 p.m., American Legion HaU ning, Masonic Temple homes of members Brown Bee Study Group—3rd Tues Merry-Mixers Square Dance—2nd and St. Martin DePorrc Altar Society—1st Mark. They have another son, Mrs Gordon Waggoner ^called Mr Hamer was a member of day evening in homes of members 4th Saturdays, 8:30 to 11 p.m., at Thursday, 8 p.m., homes of mem Nathan Todd. on her folks, Mr and Mrs Mil- the Ovid United Church, the Child Study Club—4th Monday eve. DeWltt Junior High bers. Men's Club, the Shiawassee Am , ning, homes of members , Order of Eastern Star—1st Friday eve- WSCS—Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., homes of ford Clark in Elsie Jan. 24. nirig, Masonic Temple members 'Clinton County Farm Bureau—Com- DEBBIE IS 11: Cindy Lewis spent last Jan. ateur Radio Club, and served on PTA—3rd Wednesday, at iiigh school, Women's Fellowship—Last Friday of Mr and Mrs Henry Howard 24 and 25 as the guest of Linda the village council for nine years. mittee women meet the 1st Tuesday 8 p.m. month, 1:30 p.m., church dining He operated short wave radio of each month, 10:30 a.m. at Farm Royal Neighbors—1st and 3rd Fridays, room entertained at a birthday dinner Waggoner. Bureau office room. 1 p.m., Memorial building Council Meeting—1st and 3rd Wednes station K8UJX, (licensed by the Clinton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary- day, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, in honor of their Mr and Mrs Gordon Waggoner Board meets the 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 St. Francis Club — 1st Monday, 8:30 daughter Debbie's 11th birthday. called on Mr and Mrs Orrin Federal Communications Com p.m., in the hospital sewing room p.m., Memorial building mission). He retired from elec 1)AR — 2nd Tuesday, In homes of Thursday Afternoon Club—Last Thurs Guests present were: Mr and Blank last Jan. 25. day in homes of members trical contracting in 1960, and members Mrs Elmer Thornton, Mr and Mr and Mrs Milford Clark of Disabled American Veterans —vlst Veteran's Club — 2nd Thursday, 7:30 Mrs Dennis Flegel and Denae, served as head custodian of the Friday, 8:30 p.m., Legion Hall p.m., Memorial building Ovid Elsie spent Jan. 22 and 23 at Ovid Schools until 1966. 8 et 40 — 4th Tuesday, in homes of Volunteer Firemen—2nd Tuesday eve Mr and Mrs Lonnie McCullough thp1r dauenter>Si Mr and Mrs members ning, fire hall Acme Society—3rd Thursday, 8 p.m,, Exchange Club — 2nd and 4th Thurs Woman's Sqclety of Christian Service in homes of members and Mrs Agnes Lewis, all of Gale Wood and family of Middle- Survivors include, his wife days, noon, Walker's Cafe, Lucille; one daughter Mrs Wil , —1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. American Legion—3rd Wednesday, 8:30 Elsie. Her brother Craig was t(m~#~ Fading Roses Tops Club—Meets Tues Priscilla Circle—2nd Tuesday, 8:00 p.m., Memorial building liam K. (Pauline) Alderman of day afternoons, 1-3, at nurses lounge Businessmen's Association—2nd Tues also there. Mr and Mrs Zm a GoWer spent of nurses home adjacent to Clinton p.m. - Bay City; two granddaughters; Mary-Martha Circle—3rd Wednesday, day, time and place varies Mrs Hazel (Floyd) Carver has a week recently with her gisterf Memorial Hospital. Crescent Club—1st and 3rd Mondays. one great-grandhcild; two sis Grlsslon WltC—1st and 3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m. returned to her home here from Mr and Mrs Carl Pisher at Elizabeth Circle—2nd Thursday, E) 8 p.m., in homes of members 2 p.m. in homes of members Disabled American Veterans—3rd Fri Carson City Hospital, where she Kalamazoo, ters Mrs Thomas Moore and Mrs 40 ct 8 — 1st Monday, 8:30 p.m., St. a.m. „ Earl Bettis, both of Alliance, Johns and Breckenrldge Legion Ruth Circle—3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. day, 8:30 p.m. Memorial building had spentsometimefollowingher Mrs AugistStelterofSt. Johns, Halls, alternate months Ilumemalcers—2nd and 4th Thursdays, Ohio. Goodwill Circle—2nd Tuesday, 1:30 2 p.m., in homes of members heart attack last November. formerly of here, is in Clinton lOOF — Every Wednesday, 8 p.m., p.m., in the homes of members IOOF—Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., IOOF Three members of the Eureka Hospital with a broken lOOF Hall Memorial Jaycees — 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., American Legion—The DeWltt Ameri hall Ripper Snippers4-Hgroup, Cindy jjip. can Legion post holds regular meet Job's Daughters—2nd and 4.th Mon Beatrice Davey L & L Restaurant ings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays Lewis, Ramona Hubbard and Huggett Jayccc Auxiliary — 4th Thursday, 8 of each month, 8:30 p.m., DeWitt days, 7:3J p.m., Masonic Temple Mr and Mrs Wallace Lions Club—2nd and 4thMondays, 6:30 Linda Waggoner and their leader, Marlette, Beatrice E, Davey, 54, of R-4, p.m. in members' homes. Memorial Building. and four children oE Knights of Columbus — 1st and 3rd p.m. Main Street church of United Mrs Henry Howard, attended a St. Johns passed away Jan. 22, Tuesday, 8 p.m.—K of C hall church returned here Jan. 25 following Eagle Laf-a-Lot Club—1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4-H "Personality Plus' program at Clinton Memorial Hospital Knights Templar — 1st Thursday, 7:30 2 p.m., in homes of members a three week trip to Florida. p.m., Masonic Temple Help:ng Hand Club—4th Tuesday eve at Smith Hall in St. Johns,Satur after a brief illness. Funeral ning, In the homes of members Loncor-Dcnnls WCTU—2nd Tuesday in They were the weekend guests Lions Club — 2nd and 4th Wednesday homes of members day afternoon. services were held at the Os 6:30 p.m., IOOF Hall Nilcs Cemetery Society — 2nd Thurs of her folks, Mr and Mrs J. D. Masonic Lodge—1st Monday, 8 p.m. Polly Bunce was an overnight R . Barbara Waggoner good Funeral Home, Saturday Masonic Lodge—1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. day, in homes of members 0binscm Masonic Temple North Eagle Cemetery Society—Last Masonic Temple guest of Debbie Howard Jan. 10. also was a weekend guest of her Jan. 25, at 1:30 p.m.RevEmeral Morning Muslcalc—2nd and 4th Thurs Thursday, 3 p.m., Town hall Order of Eastern Star—2nd Tuesday, Polly celebrated her 11th birth- Price officiated. Burial was at day 9:45 a.m, in homes of members WSCS — 1st Wednesday, Methodist 8 p.m. Masonic Temple fQlkS} nere from Ann Arbor> Ovid-Duplain Library Club—1st Fri- av Mt. Rest Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star — 1st Wednes Church basement. ^ * Mr and Mrs John Martin and day, 8 p.m., Masonic Temple aay, 12:30 p m. in homes of mem bers Mr andMrsSamVanEttenwere children 0f St. Johns, were Jan. Mrs Davey was born in Clinton Uotary Club — Every Tuesday, noon supper guests of his aunt, Mr and 6 callers of her folks, Mr and County on June 20, 1914, the Walker's Cafe Rcbekah Lodge—-1st and 3rd Wednes 2 Royal Arch Masons — 2nd Tuesday, 8 Elsie days, 8 p.m., IOOF hall Mrs Rhinard Schulz, recently. Mrs j. D< Robinson. daughter of Irvin and Frances p.m.. Masonic Temple American Legion—1st and 3rd Thurs Royal Arch Masons—1st- Wednesday, Mr and Mrs Milford Clark and Dr and Mrs Hartiey Holmquist Pierce Maxwell- She attended Royal Neighbors of America—1st and days, ti p.m., Legion lull 3rd Tuesdays, 8 p.m., In homes of 8 p.m.. Masonic Temple Mr and Mrs Cecil Smith of Elsie of Detroit were Jan. 26 callers Clinton County rural schools, American Legion Auxiliary — 2nd and Mrs Mildred Luther, president of the members. 4th Thursdays, 8 p.m. Legion hall Social Evening— Veterans Memorial spent two days recently in Grand her, Mrs Ethel Ran- and graduated from. Rodney Bt Senior Citizens—2nd and 4th Tuesdsv. of her mot Band Boosters — 1st Monday 7:30 Building, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, Wilson High School in 1933, every month, In basement of the sponsored by Ovid veteran's group Lutheran Ladies Guild, lives with her Rapids where they visited Mr dolph. Episcopal church. p.m. alternate months, Band room n.W.C.S. — 2nd Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Tonn and Country Extension — 4th family at 204 S. Wight St. The club Smith's sister who was in the Mr and Mrs Bruce Amos cele She was married to Robert St. Johns Woman's Club — 1st and 3rd Wednesday, in homes of members hospital there. Davey, and was a housewife all Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.. in homes of In homes ot members brated their 17th wedding anni Lions Club—1st and 3rd Mondays, VFW—2nd and 4th Tuesday, 8 p.m., members perform various works of charity , Mr and Mrs Bud Beck and fam- members Memorial building versary Sunday, Jan„12.t her life. , St. Johns Honor Guard—2nd and 4th 7:00 p.m.. Legion hall s ily were at the Houghton Lake y "Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., VFW hall Masonic Lodge — 2nd Tuesday, Bj.00 VFW Auxiliary—1st Monday, 3 p.m., for the church and community. A complete Mr7nrMrs DQ7E^^ —vS- m..i~ . TT.—_.. >rt..._*.,].,., 7.45 p.m., Masonic hall ' •in Memorial building , • jj Tip-Up-Town Jan. 18. Volunteer Firemen—First Thursday, story on the activities ofrrhejgroup and its Patty f called on^ojh^their * t^l^^^^s^ ,? "^fg.. ^ gSFffiJf. i Cen WSCS — 1st Wednesday 8:00 p.m., on homes of members 7:30 at Fire hall Mr and Mrs Gordon Waggoner, PareW(of rural IthaS^Mrand e half "brother Everett Hone ter president appeared in an earlier issue of Gloria and Linda, with Kathy Mrs Gordon Eichorn and Mrs °f Livonia; and several nieces Otdcr of Eastern Star—1st Thursday, Wotld Wi»r I Veterans—1st Thursday VFW Auxiliary—1st and 3rd Tues S;(J0 p m., Masonic hall p m., Memorial building Eastment and Fred Moore spent Laura Eastment. on Jan. 26. and nephews. days, 8 p.m., VFW Hall the Clinton County News. Laura Eastment, on Jan. 26. VFW—1st and 3rd Thursday, 8 p.m., PTA—2nd Monday, 7:30 p m„ school VFW Hall . gym WCTU Mary Smith Union —Third Woman's Literary Club — Alternate 'BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S BEE'S Tuesdays, 8 p.m., homes of mem Pewamo Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. bers in the homes of members Altar Society—4th Tuesday, 8 p.m., Parish hall BIG FARM AUCTION Fowler Band Boosters—3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m., PICK OF THE CROP nigh school Boy Scouts —Every Wednesday, 7 American Legion—2nd and 4th Thurs p.m., Holy Trinity gym Blue Star Mothers—3rd Wednesday, 8 days, Memorial Hall Catholic Order'of Foresters—3rd Tues p.m., elementary school OPEN SKY FARMS, American Legion Auxiliary—2nd Tues day, 8:30 p.m.. Holy Trinity Hall Lions Club—3rd Tuesday, elementary day and 4th Thursday, Memorial school Confiaternity of Christian Mothers— Masonic Lodge—3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m.. HaU 4tn 'luesday 8 p.m. Most Holy Trin Uath Shootin' Stars Square Dance Club ity church Masonic hall —Club dances the 2nd and 4th Satur- Daughters of Isabella—2nd Wednesday, Order of Eastern Star—1st Wednesday SALINE, MICHIGAN da>s of the month from 8:31) to 8 p.m. Most Holy Trinity church 8 p.m.. Masonic hall 11:30 p.m. during regular dancing 21 Club —3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m., bCdbon at the James CoU7ens Gym Fowler Conservation Club—1st Mon Located at 3160 Brosson Rd., 2 miles north of Saline via day, 8 p.m., Conservation Park at club house Cub Scout Committee—1st Wednes WSCS—3rd Thursday, 2 p.m., home of Saline-Ann Arbor Rd. then 1/2 mile east, or 5 miles south day, 7:30 p.m., at James Couzens Jaycees—3rd Thursday, 8 p.m., Fire of Ann Arbor, then 1/2 mile east to Open Sky Farms. Building hall members Cub Scout Pack—4th Thursday, 6:30 Knights of Columbus—Monday after Reason for sale is, we've sold our farm. p.m. school the 2nd Sunday, 8 p.m., K of C hail Wacousta 1968 CHEVELLE Malibu- •2-door hardtop, SS 396, heavy duty three speed, Firemen's Auxiliary — 1st Tuesday, 8 Lions Club—3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m., p.m., home of members Fowler Hotel B.cakfrist Club — Last Thursday, D radio, blue vinyl Interior. Park Lake Improvement League—4th VFW—4lh Thursday, 8 p.m. VFW a.m., in homes of members Wednesday 8 p.m., Improvement hall Chhd Study Club—2nd Tuesday, eve League Hall VFW Auxiliary—Last Wednesday B ning. In homes of members Friday, Feb. 7,1969 1968 VOLKSWAGON Fastback Deluxe—6 cylinder, four speed, radio. Past Grand Club — 4th Thursday, p.m., VFW hall Masonic Order No. 339—Regular meet homes of members ings first Thursday of the month at PTA — 2nd Thursday, 8 p.m.. Junior 8:u0 p.m. at Temple 1967 CHEVROLET Caprice—2-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, turbo-hydra- Methodist Men's Club—First Wednes high gym day of each month; potluck at 6:30 STARTING at 12:30 p.m. SHARP matic, power steering, power brakes, radio, PTA Executive Board—Monday before Maple Rapids p.m. Wacousta Methodist church * Thursday PTA meeting, 8 to 0 p.m. Ncghborhood Society—3rd Thursday, at school Amica Club—1st Tuesday, 8 p.m., in homes of members 1967 OLDSMOBILE Delta 88—4-door sedan, 8 cylinder, automatic, power Sunbeam Rcbekah Lodge No. 165— Humes ot members O.der of Eastern Star—1st Tuesday Lunch on grounds steering, power brakes, radio. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each Band Parents—2nd Wednesday, 8 p.m.. evening. Masonic Temple. month starting at 0 p.m. at the students Commons community hall on Main Street in Bath Baseball Boosters—3rd Wednesday 8 *1967 CHEVELLE Malibu— 2-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, automatic, power p,m. at the school > 3 Big Tractors and New Idea Uni-system complete with all steering, radio, black vinyl top, red vinyl interior, red finish. REAL SHARP Volunteer Firemen—2nd Monday, 8 Blue Star Mothers — 1st and 3rd Westphalia p.m., fire hall Wednesday, 2 p.m., homes of mem accessories. You'll find this is the finest quality CAR! WSCS—General meeting 4th Tuesday, bers CaUiolic Order of Foresters—2nd Tues machinery in next to new condition, most of which was day, 8 p.m., St. Mary's parish hall 8 p.m., Methodist church Duo Dccum Club — 1st Saturday, 8 purchased in 1966, 1967, 1968. p.m., homes of members Daughters of Isabella—3rd Thursday,' 1967 BUICK Skylark—4-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, automatic, power steer High School PTA—1st Monday, 8 8 p.m., St. Mary's parish hall 1968 MASSEY FERGUSON 1130 Diesel, cab with heater, ing, AM-FM radio. DeWitt p.m., students commons Knights of Columbus—1st Tuesday, 8 flotation front tires, 18.4.38 rear, new set of duals, IOOF—Every Thursday 8 p.m„ IOOF p.m., K of C rooms Young Ladies Sodality—3rd Sunday all the extras. Blue Star Mothers—2nd Thursday aft hall 1965 CHEVROLET Bel Air—4-door sedan, 6 cylinder, automatic, radio. Maple Rapids Improvement Associa afternoon, every 2 months, St. 1966 1950 Series OLIVER row crop with GMC engine, cab ernoon. Memorial building and Mary's parish hall homes of members tion—4th Monday, 8 p.m. in Mu with heater, and all the extras. nicipal building 1965 OLDSMOBILE Dynamic 88—4-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, automatic, Boy Scouts—Every Monday, 7 p.m„ DOWN AND OUT 1966 1650 Series OLIVER diesel, wide front & all the power steering, power brakes, radio. Memorial building Maple Rapids Twirlers—Meet the 2nd Side-stepping your responsi Brownies — Every Wednesday, 3:30 and 4th Friday night of each month extras. p.m.. Memorial building at the Maple Rapids School gym bilities in the ,battle of life is 1966 NEW IDEA complete UNI-HARVESTER system in 1965 CHEVROLET Impala- -4-door sedan, 8 cylinder, automatic, power one sure way of ending up cluding 702 power unit with cab, V6-GMC 401 Gas brakes, radio. permanently on the side lines. engine, Model 760 Uni-chopper, Model 761 hay head, For Classified Ads — 224-2361 Model 762 2-row corn head, Model 710 combine with SATTLER & SON 13* grain head, Model 727 12 roll husking bed with 1965 FORD Galaxle 500—2-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, automatic, power * 2 row 723 corn head. Self propelled 201 IHC 12' steering, power brakes, radio. land to swather, mower and conditioner. 'Massey-Ferguson and New Idea Sales and Service 1968 6-row No: 600 AC planter. grow on 6x16 Oliver auto, reset plow, Brillion crowfoot packer and 1964 OLDSMOBILE Dynamic-4-door hardtop, 8 cylinder, automatic, MIDDLETON Phone: 236-7280. hitch. power steering, power brakes, radio. We help you 6x16 Oliver auto, reset plow with back scratcher. MF 65 diesel, 14.9 X 28 tires. buy it... 2 Tandem Cobey wagons with self unloading forage boxes 1966 CHEVROLET Pickup 1/2 ton Pleetside—8 cylinder, standard trans Massey Harris 33 with live PTO and running gears. mission. Ferguson 30 with 12 x 28 tires 2 1968 Rex self unloading forage boxes .with new heavy Farmall M tractor with remote control. Need additional acreage? duty gears, 1966 CHEVROLET 1/2 ton Stepside pickup-6 cylinder, standard trans IH Manure loader to fit H or M tractors See us for financing and 271 NH baler with new bale thrower. Super 90 diesel with 18,4 tires. get these money-saving mission, radio, with cab high camper. 1968 Pittsburg 4 sec, 3 pt. hitch rotary hoe. Farmall M. with International 2 ME picker. advantages; Long terms, Jow interest rates, low New Idea No. 312, 2 row, narrow row corn picker (ex. 4 row IHC rear mted. cultivator. 1965 FORD F-700 Truck—8 cylinder, four speed, two speed axle, vacuum annual payments ... PLUS 1968 Oliver 20 ft. disk with fold up wings. power brakes, 24,000 GVW. good). . . . .prepayment without MMG-VI Diesel with duels penalty. Long term money Many other Items to operate the modern 1000 acre farm. Farmall 350 gas with 14.9 tires, (sharp) is available, let us help you Not responsible for accidents 1963 FORD 2 ton Truck—4 speed with 2 speed axle, also has rack. "grow" with the right kind MF-85 Diesel with 16.9 tires and new overhaul. or credit. Ford 671, with Freeman Industrial Loader. Johnson Skee Horse, wide trac 20 Snowmobile w/electric start. ROBERT LAUGHNA, Owner 52 John Deere A roll-o-matic. LATMDBATvIK Bee's Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, Inc. 2 John Deere 45s.p'. combine with bean attachment. John Carre, Farm Mgr., Phone 313-429-4335 Saline, Mich. d%U Firestone Tires \.*/ MF 300 s.p. combines equipped with cab and all bean Ray Tosch, Auctioneer, Phone 313-395-4985 Capac, Mich. attachment, 3 row corn head. FLOYD L. PARMELEE Al Galloway, Sales Manager, Phone 517-224-4713,St.Johns. ^fl)' SHOWROOM: ST. JOHNS USED CAR- LOT: 4& ^ Honda 350 scrambler, bored to 350, 3500 actual miles. Manager Clerk! Central National Bank, St.Johns, Mich. 110 W. Higham—Phone 224-2345 1002 E. State—Phone 224-3325 '59 International BC 170 Truck with 900 rubber, 2 speed 108 Brush St, St. Johns Phone 517-224-3264" axle, 5 speed transmission and new 18 ft, rack. Phone 224-7127 40-1 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 7 g 'BORDUA-spec. 5 Kenneth J Bordua, RA16931071, 1st. Admin. i ••* return for 1968. At that time, Co, (Repl), 1st Inf. Div., APO san Francisco, Calif. 96345. you may find it desirable to file WILSON—Spec. 4 John E. Wilson, US54977923, 199th Light Inf. u*i«*flSS an estimated tax return for your The Viet Nam Brigade, Co. c, 3rd Bat. 7th' Inf., APO. San Francisco, 1969 income. Calif., 96279; PURVIS-FA George Purvis, B-54-03-18, USS Tom Bigbee, JUii Q - I had to buy a car when I AOG-11, FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601. took a job as a traveling sales honor roll CAIN-Sgt. James Cain, RA54965028, 870th Transportation Com This column of question, and Q - Are year-end dividends oh paying a tax bill, is to put your man. Can I deduct the purchase pany, APO San Francisco, Calif. 93312, answers on federal tax matters stock reported the year declared Social Security number on the price as well as my operating CROWLEY-Spec. 4 Terry Crowley, US54969126, 346 ABN Supp. is provided by the local office or the year received? check or money order and return expenses? They serve our nation Det., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96357. of the U. S. Internal Revenue A - Report them in the year the notice with you payment. A - No. However, a car used HARTE-Sgt. Thomas L. Harte, AF16880261, 554 CES, APO San Service and is published as a they are constructively received. for business purposes may be • Names and mailing addresses of Clinton County men serving in Francisco, Calif. 96321, public service to taxpayers. The If you received a dividend or had Q - I inherited some property depreciated over its useful life the Armed Forces in Viet Nam will be published in' this column column answers-questions most on a periodic basis, Parents and friends of soldiers serving there TEEMS - Pfc. Charles Teems, US 67153148, 561 St. Trans it credited to your account inl968 last year. Do I have to report and you may deduct the actual are invited to send us their names and addresses so that they portation, GTS, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96375. frequently asked by taxpayers. it must be reported on your 196S this on my income tax return? operating costs of your car for may be published. The listings will be repeated periodically, so return, the year. This would Include this newspaper should be alerted to any changes of address. We VANDERLIN-Pfc. Peter Vanderlin US 549 85258, Co. C First A - No, this does not have to do reserve this listing for only those members of our armed Q - My wife is working part- be reported. However, If the depreciation, gas and oil, In services actually serving in Viet Nam. Bn., 26th Inf., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96345. Q - My wife and I support time at a local department store property is sold later for more surance, repairs and other op RAHL-S/Sgt. Theodore M. Rahl, US 54969125, Co. A, 1/46 Inf., our daughter who is a senior REWERTS - gFMFN Thomas Rewerts,B 535066 USN, Box 375 CRF this'Chrlstmas. If she files her than its value when you inherited erating costs. If the car is used 198th LT. INF. BDE., 2nd Platoon, APO San Francisco, Calif. in college. If she gets married R-l Div., U.S, Naval Support Activity, FPO San Francisco, own tax return will I still be it then the gain has to be re for both personal and business 96219. before the end of this year will *-Calif.*96695. able to claim her exemption on ported. purposes, you must apportion COXTSpec. 4 Eric G. Cox, US 54973414, Co. B, 46 Engr. Bn., our return? we lose our exemption for her7 your expenses between business PUNG - Pvt. Michael A. Pung, US 54985263, C. Battery 1st Bn. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96243. A - You will if she files a travel and personal travel. 83rd Artillery, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96308. A - No, you may not. When joint return with her husband. Q - I Just started working. Do I have to file an estimated tax BALLARD - Pfc. Raymond E. Ballard RA 549.77907, HHC 212th a husband or wife files a sep However, If she files a sepa Instead of deducting your actual return? Aim Bn., Drawer 15, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96337. arate return the other must file rate retun or if she has no operating expenses, you may de ,ESCH .- Pfc. James A. Esch US 54980609, Co. B 1st Bn. 46th Inf., Know your sheets separately too and neither is income and does not file jointly A - The tax withheld by your duct 10 cents for every mile you permitted to claim exemptions, employer will probably satisfy used the car on your job up to 198th Inf. Bde., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96219. BY HELEN B. MEACH plan on following directions with her husband, you may claim BENSINGER - A.l. C. Gale G. Bensing, AF16880512, Box 1048, closely to assure best results expenses or deductions of the an exemption for her if she most, if not all, of your tax 15,000 miles. If your mileage Extension Home Economist other. liability.' However, you should exceeds that, additional business 14th(Field Maintenance Sqdn, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96205. from your selection. , otherwise qualifies as your de So—go buy your sheets at the If your wife's income is small review your withholding situation miles may be deducted at 7 cents BAXTER - SSG James W. Baxter RA16658379, 15th Admin. Co. This is the month of the tra pendent. In that case, you, not "White Sales," know what you're It would probably be to your next year when you file your a mile. (APO), 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), APO San Francisco, ditional "White Sales." Sales on her husband, get the exemption. looking for and shop accordingly. advantage to file a joint return. Calif. 96490. goods which truly are not limited You'll reap the rewards due to Compute your tax both ways to to white articles as In the "olden Q - I've been taking deprecia SHIPLEY - Gordon C. Shipley, ENFA, B 52-40-47, Box 37, U.S. come to all smart shoppers. see which is best for you. tion on my dairy herd. How do CLINTON COUNTY BOARD Naval Support Activity, FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96695. days" before colors wereaspop- ular, stable and available as they Sy&%::¥fc¥Sfc*ftW I deduct several cows that froze COX - Spec. 4 Eric G. Cox US 549734X4, Co. B, 46 Engr., APO to death last winter? San Francisco, Calif. 96491. are today. A - Claim a casualty loss for OF SUPERVISORS MEETING LEONARD - Pfc. Lyle J. Leonard US 54976849, Co. A 1st Bn. 28th We could and should resolve to the undepreciated value of this ' Inf., 1st Inf. Div., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96345. become better informed about the Deadlines A meeting of the Clinton County Board of Super livestock less the value of any PURVIS - George Purvis, FA B-54-03-18, USSPamBig Bee AAG- product we visors will be held on Monday, February 3, 1969. At salvage. If your loss was covered 1:30 p.m. the Board will act on the following applica 11, FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601. buy at these Because we haven't heard of a newspaper that sud by insurance, you might have a tions referred to them by the Clinton County Zoning SLEIGHT - Pfc. Richard A. Sleight, US 67156676, HHTl/lCAV popular denly materializes with all news, advertising copy and sales. How pictures in place and in A-l condition, it becomes neces - gain rather than a loss to report Commission: , Americal Division, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96374. depending on the amount of your BORDUA - Kenneth J. Bordua,RA16931071,lstAdmin. Co. (Repl), else can we sary for the Clinton County News to Impose deadlines to insure a smooth flow of copy so that as much material insurance reimbursement. 1st Inf. Div. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96345. be sure to get BATH TOWNSHIP real value for as possible may be printed in proper form. Toward this Check theFarmer'sTaxGulde, tf BLAKELY - Norman D. Blakely, IE3, B51-02-76, E" pivision, the dollars we end, these deadlines are now in effect: Publication 225, for details. A U.S.S. Ticonderoga (CVA-14) FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601. spend? free copy may be obtained from Approval and recommendations for an Air Strip CROWELL - Kenneth E. Crowell B50-22-83, 3rd NCB N4-E, So you are Display advertising. ,... Monday noon. your local IRS office or from the on the following described parcel of land: c/o FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96695. going to buy Classified advertising ....Monday noon. County Extension Agent. The West 2/3 of the North 30 acres of the West HAWK - Spec, 4 Ronald Hawk US 54964227, 458 Trans'. Co. PBR, sheets? Your Letters to the editor .Thursday, 5 p.m. 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15, Bath Township. APO $an Francisco, Calif. 96291. choice isvirtuallyunlimited.You News for farm pages .. .Thursday noon. Q - I was audited and had to .. .Thursday noon. pay more tax on my 1966 return. HOWARD - Spec. 4 Bert Howard US 54973413, A Co. 801st Main may select full, king or queen Wedding stories, pictures BATH TOWNSHIP tenance Battalion, 101st Airborn, APO San Francisco, Calif. size; cotton, muslin or percale; Other contributed pictures...... Monday noon, I paid it and now I get another 96383. satin or blend of fabrics'; white Church and fine arts items ..Thursday, 5 p.m. bill for the same anount. What ... .Friday, 9 a.m. PATTERSON - Cpl. Perry Patterson, 2245953 H.Q. Btry, 1-13 or colored prints, stripes or Regular columns should I do? solid colors; durable press fin Sports page items ....Monday, 5 p.m. From Zone D, agricultural to Zone G, Light In MAR COMM. c/o FPO San Francisco, Calif. A - Return the bill along with ish or no finish, soil release Teen activities page items...;. ..Thursday, 5 p.m. dustrial: CLISE - Spec. 4 D. Burton Clise, RA 54958346, HHD, 39th Sig, Bn. a copy of your cancelled check or finish or not; unequal hems or Other contributed items ...Monday, 5p.m. Beginning 1,300.3 feet N. and 33 feet E. of center APO San Francisco, 96241. money order. Frequently IRS re hems' of. the same depth at top of SE 1/4 of Sec. 34, T5N, R1W, thence E. 627 feet, ceives payments that cannot be CAIN - E-4 James Cain, 870th Transportation Co., APO, San and bottom; flat or fitted. Were :£ Earlier submission of news items is greatly ap- :£ S. 549.75 feet to centerline of M-78, thence S. 75 identified and this might have Francisco, Calif. 96312. you aware of all these various % predated, with the result that more attention can be given :& degrees 5 minutes W. along said centerline on N. happened in your case. Another SMITH - R. John Smith, ATN 2, AM (V) FPO, San Francisco, choices available? If so, you $ to them. Items will be accepted after the deadline, but •:$ Lane 660.25 feet, thence N. 667.25 feet, to place of possibility is that your payment Calif. 96638. deserve to stand at the head of :>•: will be used ONLY if time and space are available. :g beginning, Bath Township, Clinton County, Michigan. was received too late in our STODDARD - Pfc. Michael J. Stoddard US 54971375, Co. A 87th the sheet buyers class! $ Requests for pictures to be taken by the County News |<: WILLIAM M. COFFEY Erigr. Bn. (const.) APO San Francisco, Calif. 96312. f$ staff should be made as soon as possible and never :£: processing cycle to make the Zoning Administrator MICHELS - Pfc. Douglas M. Michels US 54973415, Co. C 1st Bn. Size is pretty much determined $ less than 24 hours before the picture time. •:;: necessary adjustment in the bill 40-1 18th Infantry Division APO San Francisco, Calif. 96345. by the size of the bed you are ing notices. buying for. As far as fabric is A good practice to follow when PULLING - J.D. Pulling Jr.' 779-40-33, NAF, *AM (V) FPO San concerned, most of us would put Francisco, Calif. 96638. satin in the luxury class. Colors— CHRISTMAS - Deward G. Christmas, US 54962383, 88th Trans. here we can be tempted, we're Co. (MED. TRK) APO San Francisco, Calif. 96318. offered so many pretty colors GILLSON - A1C Robert W. Gillson Jr. AF 16935006, 366 MMS, and prints. As a rule, white is AUTHORIZED DEALERS ^fe CHRYSLER Drawer 16, Box 154, San Francisco, Calif. 96337. less expensive than colors. y^ff MOTORS CORPORATION The CHAMBERLAIN— R. ChamDerlaini2t4£ia88,;SU fio:,Xi^epy.- Co. Finishes—it's wonderful not to have to iron sheets, so you may Hq. Bn. 1st. Mar. Div. (Rein) FMF/FPO San EranfciscorCalif. 96602. '" be considering permanent press. VanEtten - Spec. 4 Thomas VanEtten, US 54968716, D-2nd. 47th. You alone can tell whether or GREAT! % Inf. 9th Inf. Div. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96372. not the extra expense and slightly f shortened wear-life are worth the Jlll9lU1l FLADUNG — Cpl. Lawrence Fladung, H&S Co. S-2, 3/5 lstMarine extra Investment. Possibly if you Div. FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96602. need to economize, you might want to try a fitted bottom sheet Sale STRONG - Pfc. Jon L. Strong RA 54965684, 260 Sig. Det. (AVEL), (which stretches snugly and APO San Francisco, Calif. 96238. really doesn't need pressing) and BISHOP - Spec. 4 Terry L. Bishop, US 54960397, 19th Maint. Co. a permanent press flat top sheet. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96491. The newer soil-release HOWE - Robert P. HoweSn,B51-09-7Q,OperationsDlv, USS Regu- finishes when properly applied © Warner Bros. lus (AF-57), FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601. do noticeably relieve the oil spot -Seven Arts, Inc. MESH - Pfc. David Mesh US 54968717, HQTSvc Btry, 2nd. Bn. 9th problem; however, sheets with Arty, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96355. this special finish do require ZIEGS - Edward A. Ziegs, HM 3, B50-36-46 "B'J Co, 5th Med. proper launderingtechniques—do Batf. 1st. Marine Div. c/o Fleet Post Office, San Francisco. Calif. 96602. ' SIMON - Spec. 5 James R. Simon 16927402, USARU Advisory School, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96289. COFFEY - Spec. 4 Billy Coffey RA 16938617,282nd. Aslt. Hel. Co. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96337 Dr. No. 15. BOAK - Pfc. Allen C. Boak, US 54962395, HHSB 8/6th Arty. 1st. Inf. Div. APOSa'n Francisco, Calif. 96345. CARTER-Lt. Thomas * E. Carter, 05430445, F.O.T.C., 2/17 Arty, APO San Francisco, Calif. 96294. PHINNEY-T. Sgt. James A. phinney 16620426, Box 173, 421st Munitions Maintenance Sqd.t APO San Francisco, Calif. DONY L0T 96368. CHIMIN PUW WITH HALTISKY—Spec. 5 Theodore K. Halitsky, US54971313, 191st aECTKIC RA20R, Assault Helicopter Co., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96370. ESPECiALUY NEAR WATfR. DeWitt SPECIAL CLINTON COUNTY By Virginia Ackerman ZONING COMMISSION MEETING The Naomi Circle will meet A Special Meeting of the Clinton County Zoning Com Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Com mission will be held on munity Church for mission sew ing. Wednesday, February 5, 1969 Mr and Mrs Jack Soltow and Fury III 2-Door Hardtop Mr and Mrs Harold Klaver spent the weekend at Houghton Lake. at 8 p.m. In the courthouse, St. Johns, Michigan. Mr and Mrs Michael Coco and family of Birmingham visited the At that time the Commission will act on the following Richard Klebler's Jan. 25 and 26. application for rezoning: Mr and Mrs Al Rayburn of Tawas spent Jan. 25 with Mr EAGLE TOWNSHIP and Mrs Lynn Hobbs. Mr and Mrs Bruno Siwek, Mr From Zone D, agriculture to Zone C, commercial: and Mrs Martin Sherman and Mr and Mrs Richard Klebler torsion-bar front springs combined with rugged multi-leaf rear will spend Thursday thru Sunday Part of the Northwest quarter of Section 25, Town 5 •springs make Plymouths better handling, better riding than in Las Vegas. North, Range 4 West, Further described and bounded as Why Plymouth? follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southerly line other cars. 4. Durability—7-Step Dip-and-Spray Anti-Rust Treat Miss Caroline Malenfont was 1. The GREAT! Plymouth Sale—Our specially-equipped Fury, ments on all Plymouth exterior body surfaces and all inner and home from Nazareth College this of Interstate Highway 96 with the Easterly line of Highway weekend. Caroline made the M-100 (Wright Road) (said point also being the terminus of Belvedere, Barracuda, and Valiant models are now costing outer surfaces of lower- body metal mean longer body life. Dean's list the first semester. the limited access line of interstate Highway 96); thence even less. But our GREAT! Sale of the Year is only one of a lot 5. Beauty—Ail Plymouths are painted with super-hard Acrylic Southward along the said Easterly line of Highway M-100 a of good reasons why you should consider buying a Plymquth. Enamel that retains a mirror-like finish with only cold-water NEWS ITEMS distance of 410 feet to a point on the Northerly line of Old OFTEN FORCED OUT U.S. 16 (Grand River) Ave.; thence Eastward along the 2. Engineering—P.lymouths are tight.and strong because struc washes. Acrylic Enamel means beauty that lasts. 6. Safety- The late appearance of cor Northerly line of Old U.S. 16 a distance of 206 feet; thence tural steel members, body bracks, and. sheet-metal panels are Plymouth's big brakes give smooth, safe braking. They're respondence and other news Northward parallel with the Easterly line of Highway M-100 welded into a single, unitized shell. Unibody construction gives bigger and heavier than brakes on most other cars. 7. Comfort items from around the county is a distance of 475 feet to a point on the southerly limited more resistance to the twisting. forces of rough roads than —Head room. Hip room. Shoulder room. Leg room. And trunk access line of Interstate Highway 96; thence westward not necessarily the fault of the body-on-frame cars. 3. Good Handling—High-chrome steel correspondents. Frequently the. along the said Southerly limited access line of Interstate room loads of itl amount of news collected and Highway 96 a distance of 200 feet to a point on the Easterly That's why! contributed exceeds the amount line of Highway M-100; said point also being a point of of space available, and it Is then beginning, all in Eagle Township, Clinton County, Michigan, necessary to withhold some Section 25, T5N, R4W. items until the following week. HETTLER MOTOR SALES • 813 E. State Street WILLIAM M. COFFEY, Differences of opinion need not . Zoning Administrator St. Johns, Michigan be a difference of principles. Page 8B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 'Wednesday, January 29, 1969 ELSIE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 115 E. Main St. Roy F. LaDuke, Pastor 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—Morning Worship Next Sunday In 7 D.m,—Evening Service 7 p.m.—Wednesday Bible Study DUPLAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST cuafwea TRBASURB 3 miles west Ovid-Elsie High School Clinton County Churches 5505 E. Colony Road Justin Shepard, Minister All Churches in Clinton County are invited to send Jack Schwark, S.S. supt. 10 a.m.—Bible School their weekly announcements to The Clinton County 11 a.m.-—Worship Hour 7 p.m.—Junior and Youth Fellow News, They must reach us by 10 a.m. Monday to insure ship 7;45 p.m.—Evening Service publication in the current week's issue. , 7 p.m., Wednesday—Prayer Meet ing St. Johns Area ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Fowler, Michigan Rev Fr E. J. Konleczka, Pastor FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of East Walker and Mead Sts. H. E. Rossow, Pastor Gerald Churchill, Minister Rev Hugh E, Banninga, Pastor Rectory: Bannister, Phone 862-5270 9:30 a.m.—Worship Service Sunday Masses—8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 2U—0:45 p.m.. Boy Scout Rectory 224-2000 Office 224-2835 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School and Bi Troop No. 81; 8:00 p.m., Senior 1st Sunday of Month—8 a.m. Holy Daily Mass—7:30 a.m.; First Fri Choir rehearsal. Communion: 10:30 a.m. Holy Com ble Class day, 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 1 — 12:30 p.m.. Youth munion and Sermon Holy Days—Masses 7 a.m. and 8 Choir rehearsal; 1:1)0 p.m.. Children's Other Sundays—B a.m. Holy Com p.m. Choir rehearsal. munion; 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Riley Township ConTesslons—4 to 5 and 7:30 to Sun.. Feb. 2 (Youth Sunday)— and Sermon 8:30 p.m. every Saturday and before 3:45 a.m., Church School; 10:00 a.m.. Fall Schedule ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCU Mass on Sundays, Holy Days and Pastoral Board; 11:C0 a.m., Morn, 10:30 a.m.—Nursery School MISSOURI SYNOD First Fridays. lne Worship. Scott Robbins, J ill 11 a.m.—Church School, kindergarten 4'A miles west of St. Johns on M-21 Guthrie, Scott Becker will discuss to 6th grade 5Vt miles south on Francis road "Freedom in 'three Dimensions." 2 miles west on Church road Eagle Area Entire service will be conducted by Marvin L. Barz, Pastor young people. 7:00 p.m.. Youth Fel JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 8 a.m.—Worship Service Kingdom Hall EAGLE METHODIST CHURCH lowship. 9:15 a.m.—Sunday School Rev Alfred Tripp. Pastor 1993 N. Lansing St. 10:30 a.m.—Worship Service Tues., Feb. 4—12:30 p.m.. Wom There will be no Thursday or Sun 1424S Michigan Avenue en's Fellowship Luncheon. WSCS day Meetings as there is a Circuit Holy Communion first Sunday ear Telephone 627*6533 members of United Methodist Church Assembly being held in Freemont, ly service, third Sunday late service, 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Will be guests. Michigan. The Assembly dates are 11:10 a.m,—Church School Wed., Feb. 5—7:30 p.m.. Board of January 31 to February 2. The pub SOUTH RILEY BIBLE CHURCH 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service Trustees. lic is invited to attend all sessions. Willard Farrier, Pastor 7:30 p.m.—Senior MYF Sunday Located 'A mile east of Francis 7:00 p.m.—Junior MYF Wednesday UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tues., 7:30 p.m. — Congregation Road on Chadwlck Road Rev Harold E. Homer, Minister Book Study, Held locally at the Jack Schroeder residence in Ovid. Text 10 a.m.—Sunday School EAGLE FOURSQUARE CIIURCn 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship studied: "Babylon the Great Has Fal 11 a.m.—Worship Service Rev. and Mrs Royal Burnett, Pastor 10:45 a.m.—Church School len, God's Kingdom Rules." 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.^Junlor High MYF Public invited—free—no collection 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship Thurs., Jan. 30—6:45 p.m.. Chapel taken. 7:30 p.m. — Wednesday Prayer Choir rehearsal. Gunnisonville Area meeting Sat., Feb. 1 — 9 a.m.. Children's Membership Class for 6th and 7th PILGRIM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GUNNISONVILLE graders, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Ovid Area Mon., Feb. 3—7 p.m., Nominating (Formerly EUB Church) Eugene W. Friesen, Minister Clark and Wooa Roaas Committee meets at the church. Rev Marcel B. Elliott, Pastor OVID FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Tues., Feb. 4—12:30,p.m.. Women's Brian K. Sheen, Assistant Minister W. Pilgrim (formerly Bengal EUB) 9 a.m.—Sunday School Main at Oak Street Society will be guests of the Con 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship gregational Women's Fellowship; 3:30 Corner of Parks and Grove Roads Rev Earl C. Copelln, Pastor 9:30 a.m.—Worship A friendly church where all are Myron Woodruff, Church School Supt. •p.m.. Carol Choir rehearsal; 8:0D welcome p.m.. Rebecca Circle meets with Mrs 10:30 a.m.—Church School Mrs Ida Beardslee, Organist Lester Jenkins. Co-hostess is Mrs E. Pilgrim (formerly Bingham EUB) 9:45 a.m.—Church School Gerald Latimer. Sara-Louise Circle Corner of Taft and County Farm Rds. II a.m.—Morning Worship will meet with Mrs Terry Lamer. H a.m.—Worship Maple Rapids Area Wednesday, 7 p.m., Senior Choir Co-hostesses are Mrs Robert Keisel 10 a.m.—Church School Wednesday, 8 p.m., Prayer and Mrs Lloyd Harris. Esther Circle Combined Junior MYF will be held GREENBUSH METHODIST CHURCH meets with Mrs Marvin Fongers. Mrs at the parsongae (located at Parks Rev William Tate Chas. Wood is co-hostess. and DeWltt Roads) at 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.—Church School CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 11:30 a.m.—Morning Worship Ovid, Michigan Wed., Feb. 5 — 3:30 p.m.. Girl Combined Senior MYF will be held Robert B. Hayton. Pastor Scouts; 7:00 p.m., Chancel Choir re at the parsonage at 7:30 p.m. " • hearsal. MAPLE RAPIDS 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School METHODIST CHURCH 11 a.m.—Morning Worship ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS Rev William Tate, Pastor 6 p.m.—Sunday evening singing for 686 North Lansing Street boys and girls. Rev William G. Hankerd. Pastor Sunday 7 p.m.—Sunday evening services. Rev Joseph Lablak Elder, B. K. Mills, Pastor 9 a.m.—Morning Worship Services held on Saturday Wednesday evening prayer meeting Associate Pastor 10:15 a.m.—Sunday School at 7 p.m. , Rectory—109 Linden St.—Ph. 224-3313 9:15 a.m.—Church Service Monday Convent—110 S. Oakland—Ph. 224-37B9 10:30 a.m.—Sabbath School Service 7 p.m.—Webelos School—201 E. Cass—Ph. 224-2421 Tuesday CHURCH OF GOD Mass Schedule 1:30 p.m.—WSCS, first Tuesday of Ovid, Michigan Sundays—Winter (September-June) FREE METHODIST CHURCH month. Rev. L. Sanders. Pastor 7:30, 9, 10:30, 12 noon and 7 p.m. 305 Church Street 7 p.m.—Chapel Choir rehearsal 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Summer (June-September) 6, 8, 10, E. E. Courser, Minister 8 p.m.—Official Board meets on 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 12 noon and 7 p.m. 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School second Tuesday of month. 6:00 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Holy Days—See bulletin. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service Weekdays—Monday. Friday and 7:45 p.m.—Evening Worship 3:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, Bible Study; Saturday—7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Tues Thursday, 7:45 p.m.—Prayer service 7:30 p.m.—Boy Scouts 8:45 p.m.—Choir practice day, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Thursdays) Thursday a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Free Methodist Youth meeting 8 p.m.—Bible Study THE UNITED CHURCH Sacrament of Penance—Saturdays, Friday Ovid, Michigan 3:30 to 5 p.m.: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Week 3:30 p.m.—Junior MYF Services at the Front St. Church day evenings—a few minutes before CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Gordon E. Spalenka, Minister What infinite pains we take to guard our valuable possessions! Yet not all our evening Mass. 515 North Lansing Street LOWE METHODIST CHURCH Mrs C. E. Tremblay, Church First Fridays—Sacrament of Pen Rev Wesley Manker Rev William Tate School Superintendent possessions con be given protection in- a safe. What about that priceless treasure which ance, Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Phone 224-7950 9;00 a.m.—Church School 9:30 a.m.—Church School Classes and after the evening Mass until all 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 10:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 10 a.m.—Adult Class each of us possesses—our eternal happiness? are heard. Mass and Prayers of 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11 a.m.—Morning Worship Adoration at 7:15 p.m. Holy Com 5 p.m.—Youth Fellowships munion on Friday at 6 and 7:15 a.m. 6:15 p.m.—Young People's Service CONGREGATIONAL To safeguard this great treasure, where can we go? Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 7-01 p.m.—Evening Worship • CHRISTIAN CHURCH Each Wednesday after school, Jun 8:30 p.m. on Thursday through 7 p.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. — Caravan. Maple Rapids, Michigan ior and Children's Choir rehearsals. 7:45 p.m.—Bible Study and prayer Rev Robert E. Myers, Pastor Each Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Chan on First Friday. , „ hour- The answer lies in the Church. It gives us the combination that opens the door to Devotions—Our Mother of Perpet 10:00 a.m.—Worship Service cel Choir rehearsal. ual Help Novena —after 7:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School Second Tuesday each month. Offici our spiritual riches-the combination of faith and good works. The Church guards and Mass each Tuesday. 7:00 p.m.—U.C.Y.M. meets on al al Board. ternate Sundays Second Wednesday, Women's Fel guides us along the way that leads to the treasure-the way led by Jesus, our Savior. Religious Instruction Classes—Adult 6:45 p.m,—Thursday, Cherub and lowship. Inquiry Class, Monday at 8 p.m. High DeWitt Area junior choir. It invites everyone to join in service to God and to our felhwmen. In this way, we in- School CCD. Wednesday at 8 p.m. Third Monday, United Men's Club. 8 p.m.—Thursday, Chapel choir. herit new riches of the spirit that no man or circumstance can steal or destroy. Public Grade School CCD, Tuesdays DeWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH 1:30 p.m.—Third Frfday, Women's OVID FREE METHODIST CHURCH from 4 until 5 p.m. (Inter-denominational) Fellowship, church basement. W. William St. Baptisms—Each Sunday at 1:30 by Rev Sidney J. Rowland, Pastor 8:3j p.m.—Service meeting Rev. Richard Gleason, Pastor appointment. Other .arrangements by Bonnie Wickerham,, Supt, Telephone 834-2473 appointment. "JC ' , , ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL . .. Elizabeth Devereaux; C6^uptl ' Sunday School—10:00 a.m. ' •!' ij- 3 (I ! . MISSIPN.— CHURCHMOBILE •i' (!•• Vitr vt PRICE UNITED METHODIST 9:45 a.m.-^r Sunday school .for all Church services—11:00 a.m. I., . T-. . ~r,> ,, ,„ Copi)rI$ht<19E9 Keiiier Aditfr/w'B Service, (i)c, Siratburg, Va, ' • *"'J< '"> afiC5 r,rf i, - 122 S, Maple' ' ' * Evening services—7:30 p.m. CHURCH \ *<• , , I "' ' " nit "-ji •* .'( 11 a.m.—Morning Worship. Nursery Rev Richard Anderson of St. John's Prayer meeting—Wed. at 7:30 p.m. •.Ji u. , . V- Dr Leroy T. Howe, Minister provided during morning worship, Alma, in Charge Scriplurc» selected by the American Bible Society , 9:45 a.m.—Church School 6:30 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Services every Sunday at 9 a.m. 11 a.m.—Morning Worship HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Men's Club to meet 3rd Thursday Ovid, Mlchfgan DeWITT METHODIST CHURCH Rev Fr Cummings, Pastor of the month at 7:30 p.m. North Bridge Street Geneiii Genesis Genesis Genesis Genesis Romans Acts Women's Society meets the fourth Marherton Area 10:30 a.m.—Sunday Mass 24:52 25:8 7:2-8 Bertram W. Vermeulen, Pastor 7 p.m.—Evening Mass on Thursday. 23:1-16 24:1-9 24:1-27 24:28-51 4:1-25 Wednesday of each month. Dinner at 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 12:30. Meeting at 1:30. UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Confessions following evening Mass. 11 a.m.—Morning Service. Nursery Matherton Michigan Youth Fellowship meets the first available for all pre-school children and third Sunday of each month at Rev Jessie Powell, Pastor during the worship service. 9:45 a.m.—warship Service G p.m. 6:30 p.m.—Methodist Youth Fel Pewamo Area Education Commission to meet the lowship (all sections). 10:45 a.m.—Sunday School 4th Monday night of each month at 8:00 p.m, — Wednesday, Midweek ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 7 p.m. EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH prayer meeting Pewamo, Michigan Official Board meets the first Sun Corner Clark and Schavey Bonds We welcome you to the fellowship Rt Rev Msgr Thomas J. Bolger, M.A., day of each month following a pot- Bertram W. Vermeulen, Pastor of our services. Our desire is that you Pastor THESE CLINTON COUNTY FIRMS MAKE THIS CHURCH PAGE POSSIBLE luck dinner at noon. 9:30 a.m.—Worship Service ' may find the warmth of welcome and Sunday Masses—Q a.m., 8 a.m. and the assistance in your worship of 10 a.m. Youth Choir and Craft Club meets 11 a.m.—Sunday School, adults and Christ. on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. children. Daily Mass—7:30 a.m. First and third Sundays Matherlon Holy Baptism—Sunday, 1 p.m. Senior Choir meets each Wednes Newcomers and old friends are al Church, second and fourth at Fenwick Sacred Confession — Saturday, 3:30 day at 7 p.m. ways welcome Church and 7:30 p.m. Phillips Implement Federal-Mogul DeWitt Lumber SHEPAUDSVILLE UNITED ST, ANNE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH MATHERTON COMMUNITY Family Holy Hour for Peace—Satur METHODIST CHURCH Corner US-27 and Webb Road CHURCH ' day, 7:15 p.m. COMPANY CORPORATION Phone 669-2765 Rev Leroy Howe Rev Hugh E. Banninga, Vicar 2:00 p.m,—Sunday School 0:30 a.m.—Morning Worship Rectory 224-2600 Office 224-2833 3:00 p.m.—Worship service 313 N. Lansing St. Th. 224-277? St. Johns Plant 11 a.m.—Church School 2nd and 4th Sundays—9 a.m., Holy Victor Township Communion and sermon. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Other Sundays — 9 a.m., morning Fulton Area GROVE BIBLE CHURCH: South US-27 prayer and sermon. Rev. Robert Prange, Pastor Rev Roger Harrison, Pastor Church school every Sunday, 9:30 FULTON FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Price and Shepardsville roads 10 a.m. —Sunday School, Willard a.m. Vi mile east of Perrinton on M-,57, 10:00 a.m.—Sunday school, Classes Capitol Savings Goldman, Supt. •A mile south for all ages 11 a.m.—Worship Service on WRBJ, Rev. Fred Wing, Pastor 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship AND LOAN ASSN. Musarik's Shell Woodruff State Bank 1580 kc. EAST DeWITT BIBLE CHURCH 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 6:30 p.m.—Young People 223 N. Clinton Phone 224-2304 SERVICE Member F.D.I.C, Ph. 669-2985 11:30 a.m.—Children's Churches (Non Denominational) 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service Walling Gravel Co. 6 p.m.—Omega Club for Teens Round Lake Road 'A mile 7:00 p.m.—Youth Service 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, prayer meet 107 E. SUite Ph. 224-9952 7 p.m.—Evening Worship East of US-27 7:45 p.m.—Evening Service ing Ph. 224-4084 N. Scott Rd. Each Wed., 7 p.m.—Family Night Glen J. Farnham, Pastor 7:45 p.m.—Thursday, Prayer and Ladies Missionary circle meets 4th Service—Hour of Power. Whirlybird Sunday— praise service Thursday and Junior Youth meetings. Choirs— 10 a.m.—Sunday School. Classes-for Couples Club meets 4th Saturday in Whirlybird, Youth, Miss Teen En- all ages. SALEM UNITED METHODIST . month semble, 11 a.m.—Mornfng Worship CHURCH First Sunday—Communion Service. 5:45 p.m.—Youth Fellowship, Senior, First Monday—Deacons meeting. ' Rev Ralph Conine Egan Ford Sales, Inc. 14 and up; Jet Cadets, 10-13. 10 a.m.—Sunday School Wacousto Area Dolman Hardware First Tuesday—Ladies' Missionary 7 Dim.—Evening Service 200 W..Hlgham Phone 224-2285 Circle. 11 a.m.—Morning Worship Whirlpool Appliances Wednesday— 7:30 p.m.—Midweek Services WACOUSTA COMMUNITY "The Singing Church with the 7:30 p.m.—Bible Study and prayer.' METHODIST CHURCH Central Natl Bank Salvation Message" Phone 669-6785 Supervised nursery for babies and ST. MARTIN DePORRE MISSION Rev Dale Spoor, Pastor OF ST. JOHNS ST. JOHNS BAPTIST TEMPLE small children in all services. Middleton, Mich, Phone 627-2516 400 E. State Street "An open door to an open book"- Father Charles L. Ganley, Pastor 10 a.m.—Morning Worship St. Johns—Ovid—Pewamo Rev Earlle Fowler, Pastor ... A Bible presetting church with a Sunday Mass—9:15 a.m. 11 a.m..—Sunday School Member FMC Mr Thomas Coe, Minister of Music message for you . . . No Weekday mass' 6:30 p.m.—Senior and Junior Youth Sunday School at 10 a.m., with Fellowship D & B Party Shoppe classes for all ages. Teaching from ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Thursday, 3 p.m.—Children's Choir Mathews Elevator the Book of Acts. Fr Robert T. Palmer, Pastor Eureka Area Thursday, 7:30 p.m.—Senior Adult Open Monday thro Saturday Grain—Feed—Beans Fr Eugene Sears and Fr James Choir Morning worship at 11 a.m. Complete Party Supplies Phone 582-2551 Sunday. 0 p.m., study hour, with Murray, Assistant Pastors CONGREGATIONAL Official Board meeting at 8 p.m. on i ' M adult group, young people's group Rectory: 102 W. Randolph, Lansing CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4th Monday of each month. 224 N. Clinton Phone 224-3535 and Jet Cadets group. Phone 487-3749 Eureka, Michigan Methodist Men's Club Meetings — Mass Schedule—Sundays: 6, 7:30, 9. Rev William D. Moore Potluck at church at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, 7 p.m., evangelistic mes 10:30 and 12 sage. 10 a.m.—Sunday School 1st Wednesdays of Sept., Dec., Feb. Snylor-Beall Weekdays—6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (8 11 a.m.—Morning Worship and April. Sunday morning breakfast Wednesday at 7, prayer meeting a.m. non-school days). on 1st Sunday morning of Oct., Nov., MANUFACTURING CO. and study hour. Confessions—Saturdays: 3:30 to 5, Jan., March and May at 8 a.m. Farmers Co-op ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bath Area US-27 at Sturgis Eves of Holy Days and First Fri* Glaspie Drug Store ELEVATOR Ovid Conv. Manor Rev Robert D. Koeppen, Pastor day—1 to 5, 8 to 9. BATH UNITED METHODIST Westphalia Area Perpetual Help Devotions, Satur 221 N. Clinton Phone 224-3154 . Wayne VevHt and Grain Hazel Dlclz, LPN Atoi. 9 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible CHURCH. Phone 582-2G6I Classes day, 7:30 p.m. Rev Alma Glottelty ST, MARY'S CHURCH 9480 W. M-21 Phone 517-834-2281 10:15 a.m.—Divine Worship Holy Day Masses—7, 8, 10 a.m.; Telephone 641-6687 Rev Fr Aloyslus H. Miller, Pastor Holy Communion, 1st Sunday each 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.—Worship Rev Walter L. Splllane month. First Friday Masses—6:30, 8:30 and 11 a.m.—Church School Assistant Pastor Church Nursery during services. 7:30 p.m. (8 a.m. non-school days). Sunday Masses—6, Q and 10 a.m. 6 and 7:30 p.m.—Instruction Clas BATH BAPTIST CHURCH Weekdays—During school year 7:00, Antes Cleaners Clinton National ses, Mondays. Valley Farms Area Rev. James L. Burleigh, Pastor 7:45 and 11:15 a.m, 6:30 p.m.—Junior Choir, Tuesdays. 10:1)0 a.m.—Sunday School Saturdays—6:45 a.m, and 7:30 a.m. BANK & TRUST COMPANY 6:30 p.m.—Adult Choir, Wednes 6:30 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Holy Days—5:30, 7:30, 9 a.m. and days. VALLEY FARMS BAPTIST CHURCH 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service 8 p.m. Pickup and Delivery 9:30-11:30 a.m.—Confirmation In 241 E. State Road Midweek service on Wednesday 7:30 •Evening Mass—Friday, 8:00 p.m. 108 W. Walker* Vh. ZJ1-4530 200 N. Clinton Ph. 224-23.11 struction, Saturdays. Rev, LaVern Brctz, Pastor p.m. First Tuesday each month, Ladles' 9:45-10:45 a.m.—Church School. Guild, 8 p.m. ) There is a class for everyone from ROSE LAKE CHURCH Second Tuesday each month, Men's the youngest to the oldest. The Bible Reorganized L.D.S. Club, 8 p.m. is our textbook Elder Jack Hodge, Pastor Third Tuesday each month, Lu 11 'a.m.-12 Noon—Morning Worship, Corner of Upton and Stoll Roads GO CLASSIFIED theran Women's Missionary League, Junior Church for children through 6th 10:00 a.m.—Church School Rademacher Myrl Pierce Maynnrd-flllen 7:30 p.m. grade , 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Fuel Service Adult information classes held at 5:30 p.m.—BYF for both Juniors and 7:00 p.m,—Evening Worship CONSTRUCTION COMPANY POK S HCXOU SUMC STATE BANK the convenience of the interested Seniors 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, evening serv General Building Contractors The Corner DniR Store Portland—sunfleld—Westphalia parties. Phone 224-7400 (parsonage) 7:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Service ice or 224-3544 (office) for specific V 8:00 p.m.—Morning Choir practices 110 N. Klbfaee Phone 224-7118 Phor.c 224-2837 11420 N. DeWitt Rd, Member F.D.I.C. Ph. 587-4431 formplton. ', Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. — Mid-week Church office hours: Monday, Wed Prayer Service; fl:00 p.m.—Morning Elsie Area nesday, Thursday, Friday—9 to 12 Choir practice ELSIE METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 10:00 a.m.—Jr. Choir prac Rev Gordon Showers, Minister lice 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m.—Woman's • Vouchers •* Statements S. US-27 Be E. Baldwin Mission Society 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School, Supt. Joseph F. Eger, Jr., Pastor 2nd Saturday 2:00 p.m.—Ann Judson Merle Bacsc, 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Guild for Jr. Hi. girls 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship ^'PRINTING SERVICED- • Letterheads • Envelopes 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pvm.—Men's Fel DUPLAIN METHODIST CHURCH 6:30 p.in.—Youlh Service lowship Rev Gordon Showers, Minister 7:30 p.m.—Sunday Evening 10 a.m.—Sunday School, Supt. Ken«i • Business Cards • Menus 7 p.m.—Wednesday, second and nelh Kiger fourth, WMC Fowler Area 11 a.m.—Worship service 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday evening Whatever your printing needs, we serve » Accounting Forms • Programs • Brochures ' service MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev Fr Albert J. Schmitt, Pastor Rev Lome Thompson, Pastor • CHURCH OF GOD them right! Latest modern offset and Sunday Masses—6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 10:00 a.m.—Worship service Tickets • Booklets • Rev Dean Stork, Pastor - a.m. 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School, Paul Whlttemore and Railroad on US-27 Weekdays—During school year, 7 Brown, Supt. letterpress equipment to assure you of 10:00 a.m.—Church School fl p.m.—Junior and Senior BYF lliOO a.m.-—Mornirifi Worship a.m, and 8:15 a.m.. Holy Days—5:30, 7!30 o.m, and 8 7 p.m.—Evening Service 6:30 p.m.—Youth Fellowship 3:30 p.m., Wednesday—Junior and the best results in-every way. CLINTON COUNTY NEWS 7:00 p.m.—Adult Pfayer group p.m. 7:20 p. nr.--Evening Service Sorrowful Mother Novena—Friday, Senior Choir practice. Wednesday, B p.m.—Prayer1 mcct- 7:30 ti.m. 7 p.m., Wednesday — Prayer a 120 E. Walker St. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2361 !•»' ^fentp yirrtptii't* 7 D.mi Saturdays—T: 30 n.iirt. Bible Study. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 9fc <5 Business and Professional Announcements, Legal News the Probate Courtroom in the Court 1969, at 10:00 o'clock. Eastern Stand house in St. Johns. Michigan a hear ard Time, said mortgage will be Life With The Rimples By Les Carroll ing be held on the Petition of John foreclosed by a sale at public auction, • E. White for probate of a purported to the highest bidder, at the front MNMTtY.I BELIEVE YOU'RE THE M»T IF I 5ENCHEP FROM 0HE £HD OF Will, for granting of Administration entrance of the Courthouse in the CMELEM,UKTK>Y, THOUGHTLESS, THE EASftl TO TME OTHER I'M to the executor named, or some other City of St. Johns, Michigan (that be MEMY, tNCONSloetWTE,UNCMllN, PLUMBING W. P. STEPHENSON, M.D. Clinton County Drain Commissioner. be granted. subject to the approval of the Comp DR. R. WOHLERS, Dentist In the Matter of Clinton County troller of the Currency, Washington, 510 E. Walker St. Johns Publication and service shall be D.C. FARM 107 Spring St. Phone 244-4711! Drainage District, Kramer Drain. made as provided by Statute and FISH AND DUNKEL Office Hours by Appointment Phone 224-2752 ' Notice is Hereby Given that the Court Rule. (3) To authorize the Board of Di Board of Determination, composed of rectors of your bank to take such FOR YOUR LISTING IN THE DRAINAGE Closed Saturdays TIMOTHY M. GREEN, action and give such authorization to Plumbing, Heating VETERINARIAN Roy J\ Andrews, Derrill. Sninaberyi and George K, AUstlri. Will meet oil geWPrbbate the officers of your bank as said »i i J i - ' .. •' ' ' .i • i HI . Dated: JiU>Uary 16, iffi - and Air Conditioning BR. BRUCfi GRDJICH February 10, 1969, at lOiOO A.M., at William C. Kemper Board of Directors may deem neces Business Directory JAMES BURNHAM General Dentistry the Herb Keilcn farm, 3»/ miles sary or advisable in order to de DR. NELSON S. HOWE, JR. a Attorney for Estate termine whether the conditions prec Phone 224-3372 By Appointment t Phone WO-WO south of Westphalia on Grange Road 100 North Clinton Avenue Phone St. Johns 2M-4M5 East DeWitt Medical-Dental Bld^ . Office Hours: 1-2, 7-8 p,tn. Weekdays. nn east side, Section 2S, TGN-mw, St. Johns, Michigan 31J.3 edent to the completion of such Phone 224-2361 R*3, St. Johns S07 E. State St.—St. Johns 13020 S. UB-27 Bait DeV/ltt &Q3 N. Clinton Ave. Phone 224-2308 Clinton County, Michigan to, hear all Agreement of Merger have been Sat Page 10 B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Unfortunately, many people associate mugging's with Ne Clinton County News LETTERS 'IF IT FITZ groes. There are several valid TO THE $ sociological and geographical reasons why a high percentage Editorial Page of Detroit muggings are com EDITORif/ Don't avoid the snake house mitted by black people. Besides, WEDNESDAY JANUARY22, 1969 mugging is a petty crime and most white crooks can't be both Gun control By JIM FITZGERALD ered. They are too busy with Dear Editor: big crime which Is still segre Just recently I found a book on gated. the subject of gun control. In Thlsweek's column may sound When we were first married, my grandchildren.- And so on my kids to avoid Cobo Hall for Back to work it the author reveals tha't not so The Important thing is that 'silly at first, about snakes and I tried to drag my wife into the through the centuries. It is easy fear they'll get slugged. Despite startling fact that the National children learn black is not auto stuff, but I hope you serious- snake house at the zoo. "Just to see why there arerso many what you read in the papers, Clinton County residents breathed a col Rifle Association feels that its matically bad. I want my kids minded readers will wade look atV snake; maybe touch it. nuts in the world. There are not millions of big city people never stand against any meaningful gun to be cautious of dark alleys. lective sigh of relief this past week as through the nonsense because I You'll see it is harmless and enough people dragged into snake get mugged." So we saw the Pis control legislation is a matter of I don't want them to flinch every may close with a moral. then you won't be scared any houses. tons lose at Cobo and then we employees' of the county highway commis our Republic's National Security. time a Negro approaches. There (If I; don't, I'll Just come back more," I explained wisely.' These snaky thoughts occurred got lost In Cobo's underground It is a curious feeling and de : 5 was obviously a lesson to be sion returned to their work. No one truly and erase Hhat first paragraph. "You make me look at a snake to me the other day when my garage. Honest. I didn't plan it serves closer scrutiny. The as learned that night under Cobo I do that frequently. Being, a and I will kill you," she said. wife, mentioned another of her that way, but it turned out fine. welcomes the advent of a strike or looks sociation believes that the Hall. columnist is really not tough "And I will never talk to you fears. She is afraid of getting "armed citizen," that disorgan It seems there are 2 garages forward to the possibly tense circumstances once you learn how to cheat.) again, either." • mugged In Detroit. This was ized rabble who annually trek into under Cobo—one for the arena My wife taught it, God bless Anyway: My wife Is scared on the day the newspapers front which accompany such work stoppages and the woods to kill and maim thou Well, her threat was only half- and one for the hall. We parked her. She asked a stranger for nutty of snakes. Not the ordinary paged the slogging of RayEppert sands of their kind, is a vital bad and I had to think about it in the arena garage and then directions and he guided us to so it is that the end of these periods of fright common to many of us. in an underground garage in link in our defense network. In awhile. I finally chose life and spent 45 minutes looking for our the right garage. The stranger It doesn't have to be a live downtown Detroit. He used to negotiation are generally well received by case of a Russian or Chinese said to heck with her, I give up, car on 3 levels of the hall garage. was as-kind as he was black. snake./when she reads Life mag head Burroughs Corp. and has all affected. invasion these "armed citizens" let her hate snakes. There aren't The crowd thinned out quickly Moral: Don't be afraid, of a azine, she' has one of the kids much money. It is a lot bigger are supposed to help repel them. many in our neighborhood any and our voices were beginning snake unless you are positive In any form of negotiations there is inspect each page before she news when a rich man gets Of course in the event that our way. to echo. Mother and daughter it is poisonous. And don't hate Will look at it. "That stupid robbed. You can read about Joe ever present the potential for explosive own government tried to enslave But there was one thing I Chrissle were obviously ner a garter snake simply because magazine is always printingpic- Slob, who was robbed of his last us these gun toting 100 per forgot. Children follow their par vous. it's the same color as the rat exchanges for each party is strongly de tures of cobras," Pat explains. $5, on page 62. cent Americanos would be our ents' example. I could stand one "Don't worry, Mother," said tler that bit Aunt Minnie. When a snake shows up on our sirous of attaining the particular goals only protection. irrational fear in the house, but I decided It was time to take Eddie, the wise-guy son. "I just TV screen, she gets in the car now I have a couple of daugh saw a sign that said no mug Next summer I will get the established and compromise or concession Imagine these noble "Citizen the family into downtown Detroit and drives 15 miles outside of ters who also hate snakes. And ging allowed in this area," (He's family lost in the zoo. And I'll Soldiers", in their backyards again. Snakes are one thing; cannot be granted without progress toward town. That kind of fright. they'll pass the stupid fear onto not afraid of snakes, either). ask a snake for directions. spotting ICBM's and then blast people are another. I don't want those goals. ing them from the skies with The sigh of relief in Clinton County was their twenty-twos. Or the equally members were present. Ballots stirring sight of our "Citizen not one emitted simply on the basis of TAKING FIVE Back Thru were prepared and directors Soldiers" deer rifles in hand, elected. repelling Russian and Chinese the strike having reached its end. Just as The ten months' reports of the tanks. important as the settlement was the gen the Years secretary showed that shipments The thought of all this stag have been made during the time eral atmosphere surrounding the efforts gers the imagination. Obviously An AllrMichigan dinner Interesting Items as follows; 66 car decks, which toward agreement and the final agreement the NRA and all those who be from the Files of the carried 320 cattle, 176 veal, lieve their propaganda suffer Clinton County News 2,88i hogs, and 1,759 sheep, itself; and this attitude was obviously one from some defect of the mind. By RON HUARD making a total value of stock Like the fundamentalist clergy 10 YEARS AGO TODAY shipped $142,111.21. The ex that would not readily give rise to along of .this Republic they have ex ner." (By golly, there were pense of getting the stock to tremely exaggerated their im Perhaps one of the most im to pine tree saplings. They were (Jan. 22, 1959) and protracted period of bitterness. no stamps, at thatl) market was $934.50. portance to the nation's survival. pressive things that have come all there In their impressive The Clinton County Soil Con our way since returning to packaging and natural colors. * * * The general air surrounding the talks Whether NRA members have 1 servation district annual meeting Michigan was the i"All - Mich Thoughts while shaving: their guns is as irrelevant to and dinner was scheduled for was one that suggested either side was igan Dinner* on the final night Wonder what ever happened to this nation's survival, as the FOR SOME EIGHT years we Thursday Jan. 29, at the 4-H of last week's Michigan Press the schmoos? To Orphan aware of the other's responsibilities and acceptance of Billy Graham's lived in the heart of Iowa corn Building at the city park. The Assn. annual meeting. We Annie's pupils? To Kllroy? To each attempted to fashion final agreement pious Bible. country andbecamewellversed highlight of the program will be walked away from that event on the importance of Hawkeye patriotism??? a talk by Dr Carl Hall, Pro with two large sacks of gro grown corn, beef and pork. in a manner which would not unfairly GARY SPELLMAN fessor of Agricultural Engineer infringe on the other's obligations to ful ceries, but that in itself was While our agriculture oriented Seems that spending money ing at MSU. not what brought about our friends in Iowa might scoff at and making money are human Don Walker, county 4-H agent, fill their commitments. The bargainingwas Egan's says considerations. some of the products we re motivations which do not al stressed the opportunities avail strong, no doubt, yet purposeful and con ceived at the dinner as being ways travel together. able to boys and girls in 4-H Thanks' The dinner was served with "too fancy", we're quite sure foods that were grown or pre interested In soil conservation. ducted for the merits of the goals them Dear Editor: there would be a twinge of If we would have kept an eye pared in this state and in ad In the advanced projects they envy behind their words. out to the other fellow on the selves rather than for gaining public senti dition samples of similar food learn the effects of sod cover, There can hardly be any ex highway for as long as we've products were stacked before how to hold the soil, foods needed ment or support from factions not directly perience more depressing or Undoubtedly, industry has kept an eye out to the other each place setting for those by plants and they also study devastating than that of seeing played an important part in the fellow In our day-to-day re involved. Each side maintained steadfast attending to take home. (And streams. They later may go into your business destroyed by fire. advancement of Michigan's lations, the junkyards and then there was one guy in the the field of forest conservation, concern over the issues on the bargaining We suffered such a loss on agriculture but the fact remains cemeteries wouldn't have so hallway afterward who was forest fire study or wildlife con Monday, Jan. 13, Our spirits that agriculture has been vitally many cars and uasesl table and when the final agreement had wondering why no stampsi) servation. were badly shaken, but the basic to the state's develop been reached there was little possibility people of St. Johns came for The surprising thing to us ment. It has been truly a One advantage of the pop 25 YEARS AGO TODAY for., a hangover of personality clashes or ward and restored them. was the diversification of Mich mutually advantageous growth ularity growth of beards is that (Jan. 27, 1944) We extend our thanks to the igan'^ agricultural production. and never more Impressively you rarely see a man running Following a warm rainMonday hard feelings among the negotiators nur many people who offered their From apples to potatoes presented than through the around with a small piece of evening, temperatures rose tured by incidents or arguments not directly services, their equipment and and from cotton swabs to vit state agriculture department tissue paper stuck to a razor- Tuesday to around the 55 degree their sympathy. We appreciated amins. From plastic food wrap supported "All Michigan Din nipped chin. RAH mark and Wednesday dawned related to the basic purposes. their thoughtfulness. bright and clear and by noon the Members of AFCME Local 794, their Our special thanks to the men thermometers showed readings bargaining team, and the management and of the St. Johns Fire Depart of 60 to 62 degrees. This is said ment, who fought the blaze for to be the highest temperature They fly commissioners of the local highway unit several hours. It was through Tax and school problems ever recorded in this part of deserve a note of respect and gratitude their tremendous efforts that Michigan since weather bureaus damages were contained in the were established. our flag from the entire county for their high- East portion of our building. This 50 YEARS AGO TODAY The Russell Stephen level approach in reaching agreement for accomplishment has enabled us face new governor (Jan. 23-, 1919) family is another among to resume business In the West The annual meeting of the Clinton County residents a new contract. The atmosphere surround portion of the building thanks the schools, it cannot guarantee Grange Cooperative Shipping who regularly display the to the untiring efforts of our By WILLIAM BALLENGER ing the settlement is indeed an assurance the needed property tax reduction Association ofClintonCountywas United States' flag. The employees in removing debris since the prerogative of levying held in the armory at St. Johns Stephens reside at 404 S. that provisions of the pact will be car and re-locating all usable ma In his State of the State message property taxes for school opera Jan. 18, over 100 of the 180 Oakland in St. Johns. ried out in the same spirit. chinery and equipment. • on Jan. 8, Michigan's newGover- ting costs is given to school We would also like to thank all nor, William G* Milliken, clearly districts by the State Con those who helped remove our new committed himself to the devel stitution. opment of a "vastly improved Allen compares cars from the West half of the According to Rep. Smith, his state aid formula to help equal building. There was also Ber referendum would call for "re ize educational opportunity In Daylight savings time nard Feldpausch, who set up an moval of all regular and extra- Michigan as quickly and effect area for coffee, doughnuts and voted school millage from the Romney and Milliken ively as possible." food for fireman and employees. real and personal property rolls The question of daylight savings time is And then there were the car That's a tall order. After 130 and for an increase in the state By DICK ALLEN Governor Romney has been still unsettled in our state but the re penters, electricians, plumbers years and a thousand politicians' personal and corporate income good for Michigan and the Clinton County is split Into and workmen of R.E. Benson, promises, Michigan has yet to tax as a new means of meeting country. His complete honesty count has reached a point where the sub two House of Representative Dis Clare Maier, Consumers Power meet this basic responsibility. the costs of operating our and candor came at a time when tricts. Bill Ballenger represents ject itself seems almost secondary. The Company, and General Telephone "We must improve our system schools." the public was beginning to ques who left jobs and came to our of financial support to take undue one, and I, the other, sowe intend tion these qualities in all politi growing list of inaccuracies, revealing aid. pressure off property taxes," WILLIAM BALLENGER to alternate the writing of articles cians. He left Michigan politics in In order to bring the proposal to keep Clinton County *News errors of counting for and against the In the short span of one week, said Milliken. "We must devise proposal for school financing re to a vote, Smith's petitioners typical Romney fashion, with a our employees, customers and a means of more effectively readers informed of events in the blast at aid to non-public schools. issue, tends to provide a basis of concern. form- calls for not simply more would have to muster some State House. • friends have helped us out of spreading the Industrial tax base. equity but also more money. The 300,000 valid signatures. Break Since he is leaving state politics, In most any electoral race where the chaos, into orderly reorganiz We must provide for school dis Legislature, having implemented ing this down on a per capita this seemed to some observers to margin is clearly decisive little reasonfor ation, and we thank them, one and tricts optional tax avenues the state's first income tax barely basis, Shiawassee County would be an unnecessary Interference. all. through which they can pursue In 18 months ago, is perhaps under have to provide some 2,000 sig It is, however, typical of Romney. doubt can be established but where .the It's great to be In business dividual standards of excel- standably skittish about raising natures for Smith's petitions and When he thinks something, he separation is small, as was the defeat of in St..Johns. lence." the revenue necessary to finance Clinton County at least 1,500. says It. He claims this is a Our new Governor is perfectly an improved state school aid necessity in genuine leadership; that the risk of misunderstanding daylight time, a series of. insignificant , Sincerely, . sincere, but here's what he's up formula. For this reason, I be I ask the question: How many and criticism must be taken. I BRUCE H. FOWLER against: Last year's Republican- lieve there is no better than a registered voters in Shiawassee errors,can multiply to the point of bring tend to agree with him. Harry LAWRENCE BURNS controlled Legislature took dead 50-50 chance for a major finan and Clinton Oounties would be s Truman said it well, "If you can't ing about a reversal. It is this thought LEWIS KRAMER . aim on the problem of financing cial restructuring of public edu willing to call a state referendum stand the heat get out of Egan Ford Sales, Inc. kindergarten through 12th grade cation in Michigan this year. on the school crisis if they knew that presently draws our, attention. the kitchenl* If a recount in close races tends to education and still, in the opinion I'll admit that those odds are that the price of abolition or sub Reader of most experts, fell far short. a lot shorter than they were stantial reduction in the property reveal a pattern of errors, is there, any Despite a hike of $60. million, several years ago. But time is tax would be an almost certain IncomingGoyernor Milliken disagrees or 19-per cent in the K-12 gen fast running out. total state income tax of 5 per-. has a different personality, anda basis for considering the possibility of eral fund budget, despite Dear Editor: One man who is convinced that cent. different approach. He is less In an attempt to recognize the spec errors being an inherent element of our the Legislature will not respond clined to see things as black and ial needs of low valuation and I agree with the idea expres to the urgency of the -public white. For Instance, in his mes voting process? We like to support the inner-city school districts and to If Rep. Smith gets his signa sed In your editorial "Carry school crisis is State Represen sage to the legislature he shows provide emergency state assist tures, he's confident he can get belief that when our ballot is. cast "it be Your Own Load" Jan. 15, issue, tative Roy Smith, a Republican sympathy for the problems of but It does not, it seems, give ance for insolvent; school dis his referendum sooner than most comes a part of an accurate accounting from YpsilantL people think he can.' Although the non-public schools but went on the complete picture. tricts, the 1968 over-all state to point out that present tax school aid effort failed princi next-general election in Michigan process. Recounts never fail to give our . How can we expect a family Consequently, Smith has sources are not adequate to give pally because it was only the will not take place until Novem # DICK ALLEN belief a bad case of "the shakes." man with ah income of $1.0,000 formed what he calls "The CUIT them aid. or less to save enough to sup latest in a series of patchwork ber, 1.97b, Smith claims that the zens Committee for Fair-Share State Board of Canvassers will At times, it seems that being in port him during his retirement jobs on a basically inequitable two districts is quite adlsadvan- Financing^ to help him circulate determine that his question could He seems less easily aroused years, when he has to pay the school aid formula requiring not tage to Clinton County, It makes it petitions calling for a referendum be submitted to Michigan voters than Romney, perhaps, less piecemeal amending but whole difficult to elect one of your own ,l rich man's taxes as well as his on a constitutional amendment to at the next school elections in dynamic. He is a hard worker. ' SSM7 own? sale revision. residents. But, for now let's look outlaw the property tax as a basis June of this year. He thoroughly considers all sides fc Given a tax system with a on the bright side of it... .Clinton Yes, our new Governor has for school operational funds and of each issue; He tries to work £> OPINION suggestion of fairness in it the County has two representatives! been candid andcourageous substitute a hike in the state in So if the Lansing politicians with people rather than to force COMMENTS FROM OTHER PAPERS worker would have a chance to Bill and I are becoming well enough to admit that Michigan come tax of roughly 3.4 per cent, .fall once again and a referendum them to work for him. save for old age. We could even government Has so far failed to •What I'm doing is sowing the materializes, those who advocate acquainted and are confident of phase out social security, thus our ability to work together in SEQUIM, WASH., PRESS: "The proper place to start curbing solve the burgeoning public seed," says Smith* "The petition 'educational fiscal reform should I am sure I will enjoy /working ending an Inefficient and ex school crisis. But whether or not your behalf. So, when you have a Is not in the electric chair, hut in the high chair!" calls for a vote of the people to cross their fingers and repeat with Governor Milliken. I am pensive way of supporting the this year's Legislature will determine the type of tax by which the words of Abraham Lincoln: problem in Clinton County,, put convinced he will be an even aged, respond to his plea for across- both your representatives to work GRANITE FALLS,- MINN., TRIBUNE: "Demonstrations for they wish to finance their "Why should there not be a better governor than Romney. the-board reform is still open to for you! this or that cause are becoming a way of life" on .the campuses of schools," patient confidence In the ulti After all, there is more than one Yours truly, question. Smith points out that while, the mate justice of the people? Is A few personal impressions on legitimate side to most every our colleges and our young people are being taught anew premise, FLOYD V. TAYLOR 'If youdbn'tgetwhatyouwant, raise hell and trample on the rights When all Is said and done, a Legislature can increase the there any better or equal hope the outgoing and Incoming Gover question. That is what makes Elsie, Mich. single fact must be faced: Any and property of others uriiii you do.,'» present income tax rates to help in the world?" nors of the State of Michigan.... politics! Wednesday, January 29, 1969 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 11 B was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Marie Cook during the past week. The rosary was recited on Tues Heckman consolation and Leaping Mother's March at Fowler Pewamo day at 7 p.m. at the Palmer- Lena went to Mrs Francis Heck News About Clinton County By Mrs Irene Fox Bush Funeral Home. Pallbearers man. Mrs Norman Fedewa was in set for Jan. 30 were Wayne Miller,ElginMiller, charge of entertainment. Jerome Damitio, Gregory Mrs Matilda Cook of R-l, Pe FOWLER—The annual Moth Mrs Donald Fedewa, Mrs Joseph It is a pleasure to express Thelen, Kenneth Bauer and Ver wamo is improving' as a medical ers' March for the March of Minarik, Mrs Ivan Fink, Mrs greetings and congratulations to non Bauer. patient at Ionia County Memorial a happy couple who started life's where he is assigned to the Dimes will take place in Fowler Louis E. Thelen, MrsClareSny- Mrs Bruce Kramer is still Hospital. She was admitted on Mr and Mrs Joy Tail on Thursday, Jan, 30. der, Mrs Steve Spicer, and Mrs journey together SO years ago confined to her bed at home Jan. 22. 191st Assault Helicopter Co, on Jan. 30, 1919. Spec. 5, Halitsky, arrived The following ladies will par Clark Becker. following a stay in Ionia County Mr and Mrs Stephen Klein and honor son leaving ticipate In the house-to-house In the Southwest section Mrs It is truly a time for rejoicing Memorial Hospital in December overseas in September 1968, and and thanksgiving, for Mr and family and Mrs Clara Klein were was recently made team leader campaign for funds to aid In the Roy Pung is captain; marchers 1968. recent visitors of Mr and Mrs for Viet Nam fight against polio and birth de are Mrs Andrew Luttig, Mrs |Mrs Thomas Bushong who were The Altar Society's first meet over a helicopter maintenance the honored guests at an open- Lee Dase and family of Lansing. crew. fects. Charles Half man, Mrs Carl ing in "69," was held Jan. 21. Mr and Mrs Joy Tait, of R-l, house Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 The new president, Mrs Edmund * * Wohlfert, Mrs William Jordon, St. Johns, hosted an open house Northeast section: Mrs Leon Mrs Robert Halfman, Mrs Paul til 5 p.m. at St. Joseph's Hall, Miller opened the meeting with a for their son MAX R. of the Army. Wieber, captain; marchers are Brown, Mrs John Rademacher Pewamo. Sons and daughters prayer given by Monsignor Bol- He was home on leave before Mrs Julius A. Thelen, Mrs Ron and Mrs Paul Simon. hosted the celebration. Their ger. Following the business starting a tour of duty in Viet ald Feldpausch, Mrs Roy Smith, many relatives, friends and session a light lunch was served Nam. He is in the Mortar Mis Mrs James Ruhl, Mrs Paul Kline, neighbors came to wish them the by the snack committee, Mrs sile Division. Mrs Kenneth Hafner, Mrs Wil best In the years ahead. Jerry Fox, Ernest Fox, Carl Tait is a graduate of Fulton liam Thoma, Mrs Roman Feld Fox, Joseph J. Fox, Joseph L. pausch, Mrs Roy George, Mrs High School, and operated a dairy LANA UPTON Many from the Pewamo area Fox and Irene Fox. Lunch was farm with his father before en Earl Frechen and Mrs Leon attended, the funeral of Mrs Rose followed by cards. Euchre was tering the service. He was also On Dec. 19, AALANAUPTON, Wieber. C. Bauer, 66, on Jan. 22, at the played and Mrs Irene Fedev.a employed for a short time at daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles The Northwest section has Mrs Catholic Church of the Resurrec received first prize, Mrs Joseph Motor Wheel Corp., in Lansing. W. Upton, of Fowler was named Alfred Koenigsknecht ascaptainj tion atLansing, with Father Rich Mr and Mrs Paul Dunnebackof the first place winner in the marchers are Mrs Roy Harr, ard Kelly officiating. Interment Grand Rapids were visitors of GO CLASSIFIED WAVES* annual Christmas dec orating contest. Weeks of pre paration went into the planning of the various cubicals in the SP-68 WAVES quarters. 17 cu bicals were in competition for the THEODORE LOOMTS prizes. A $10 gift certificate was awarded every girl in the Airman THEODORE S, cubical. The theme for their MONEY LOOM1S, son of Mr and Mrs decorating was "Santa's Hide- Whether She be the Stanley R. D. Loomis of 206 way." N. Swegles, St, Johns, has com pleted basic training at Lackland Young at Heart AFB, Tex. He has been assigned to ShsppardAFB, Tex., for train WACOUSTA (c)—Word was re ORDERS or tht ing in the civil engineering ceived this week that Lnc. Corp. structural and pavements field. DAVID D. MOFFITT, 19, son Airman Loomis is a 1968 grad of Mr and Mrs Robert Wolfinger Very Young at Heart uate of Rodney B. Wilson High of Looking Glass Brook Road, School. Wacousta was seriously wounded * in action in South Viet Nam. only |t)C Nothing Can Say I LOVE YOU MAX R. TAIT He was with the Fox Trot Co., uptonoo™ 2nd Bn, 1st Marine Division, Guests present for his dinnpr 1st Pit. On Jan. 20, he was Quite Like a Blooming were Mr and Mrs Alfred Tait wounded in the lower extremity, and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford and both legs had to be amput See and daughter, and Mr and Mrs ated. Corp. Moffitt is now in a Plant or a Dennis See and daughter all of hospital in Da Nang. Wayne, Mich,, also his fiance Miss Katy Schulz of Owosso. grnoUVs Beautiful Afternoon guests were Mr and SUiHIt DRUG STOWS Mrs Willis Tait and family of Arrangement Eureka, Mr and Mrs Cecil Tait, WALK ON Mr and Mrs Frank D'Amore, and Mr and Mrs Dan Schaffer STORE HOURS: Daily MOIL thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., from and daughter all of Hubbardston, Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mr and Mrs Robert Tait of St. PHARMACY HOURS: Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. Johns, Mr and Mrs Earl Hain- to 9 p.m., Tues. and Wed. and Sat., 10 a,m. to 6 p.m. Woodbury Flower Shop lin of Concourse, Ind., and Mr Closed Sundays and Holidays. Keith Tait of Lansing. Guests "We Wire Flowers Anywhere" from the Ovid area included Mr LEFT and Mrs Berl Foerch and daugh 792 South US-27 Phone 224-2313 ter, Mr and Mrs Harold Green, c® "QUALITY IS OUR TRADEMARK" Mr and Mrs Charles Cook, and MYRON GRUBAUGH FACING TRAFFIC St. Johns 321 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-3216 Mr David Foerch and friend. Pfc. MYRON L. GRUBAUGH, * * son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Gru- THEODORE K. HAUTSKY, baugh of R-l, St. Johns has been serving with the First Air Cav. son of Mr and Mrs Nick Hal- V 11 1 ltsky, 422 Meadowview" Drive, Div. in Viet'Nam since Nov. 30. t r n •M ' 11J] was promoted to Army specialist He entered the service last June .It A five, near Dang Tarn, Viet Nam, 30, and received his basic train ing at Fort Knox Ky. He was then sent to Fort Polk, La., for advanced infantry training before leaving for VietNam. His present address is: Pfc. Myron L. Gru- baugh, US 54986568 Co. A, 2Bn. 7th Cav., 1st Air Cav. Div., San Francisco, Calif. 96490. * * Capt. Donald L.Abbott of Maple Rapids recently returned from a tour of duty in Viet Nam. He and his family are now living at George Air Force Base near Victorville, Calif., where he is attached to the 434th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Capt. Abbott will be an instructor in fighter pilot training. * * Officers in reserve, 88 per cent of senior U. S. Army Re by Dana Antes serve officers hold national or local offices in civic and pro fessional associations. Here's a suggestion about SHRINKAGE. . . a complex subject that deserves more discussion in future columns. Most clothes you buy bear a manufacturer's label indica ting the percentage of maxi mum shrinkage. To the av Gbnt BLUE WHALES erage person it doesn't mean ARE THE LARGEST AMAMALS much to know that the gar THAT EVER LIVED ment won't shrink more than 1%. . . so translate this into s^OCs*-** *^£2^^&r7777f- inches. If a dress has a waist width of, say, 25 inches and the shrinkage is 1%, that means that the shrinkage in width will be 1/4 inch or less. It it's fn^THEY DWARF EVEN THE 50 inches long, it won't shrink DINOSAURS OF LONG AGO AMD WEIGH AS MUCH AS THIRTY more than 1/2 inch in length. ELEPHANTS OR OVER lOO TONS This minimum shrinkage ©COPYRIGHT 1967 means your clothes W±IJ e- MS tain good fit. If the shrinkage gdes up to 2%, be sure there is no risk of the garment "Modern drugs are truly mir getting too tight (2% shrink acles"! They often reduce age on 25 inches is 1/2 inch, what used to be long-term on 50 inches, 1 inch, etc.) illness to just a few days Any greater listed shrinkage or weeks of sickness. should make you hesitate un less the garment is unusually At GLASPIE DRUG, we stock loose fitting. the latest in "Miracle" Drugs , . . offer the finest in pro fessional prescription ser vice!, FREE PICK-UP and DE LIVERY! Complete tax infor ANTES mation on all RX purchases! CLEANERS Y0U3 PRESCRIPTION STORE" FREE Pickup and Delivery Member of National GLASPIE DRUG Institute of Dry Cleaners 224-3154 Free lh'tivi>ry\ 108 W. Walker St. Johns 221 N. CLINTON ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-4529 \ Page 12 B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Wednesday, January 29, 1969 and a motion to carry this dis Feb. 6, weather permitting. by Oatley, to approve the min carried. Motion by Coletta, sup school. Motion carried. who is presently recovering from cussion on to the County Pomona In spite of the storm, and cold utes of December 9, 1968 and the ported by Oatley, to receive the Motion by Oatley, supported by a fractured hip at Pleasant View Noith Victor Grange was made. The need of weather there was a good attend Minutes of the minutes of the December 18, communications from the St. Coletta to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Hospital In Corunna. Cards were By Mrs Elzle Exelby such service is great and some ance at the fish supper put on by 1968 special meeting. Motion Johns Junior Chamber of Com Motion carried. signed and messages written to thing should be done to help this the men's club on Friday evening. carried. Motion by Coletta, sup merce. Motion carried. Motion Mrs Ellis and Mrs John Hall, serious condition. City Commission ported by Oa.tley, to approve the by Oatley, supported by Coletta, THOMAS L. HUNDLEY, STOCKMAN-HORTON GRANGE Funeral services for Kenneth both members of the Club and also There was also an interesting Montague were held In Lansing warrants. Motion carried. to grant the St. Johns Junior City Clerk patients at Pleasant View. The MEETS discussion concerning aid to pa on Thursday, with burial at Bath Motion by Coletta, supported by Chamber of Commerce their re *- ROBERT H. WOOD, members also sent cards to Mrs The January meeting of Stock- rochial schools. Many Interesting Cemetery. Mr Montague was the Meeting Oatley, to approve the Agenda. quest. Motion carried. Wilda Engebretson, a patient at man-Horton Grange was held at facts were brought out. The Feb Motion carried. Mayor son of John and Lizzie Montague DECEMBER 23, 1968 The Clerk read proposed Or the University Hospital in Mad the home of Mr and Mrs Law ruary meeting will be held at the and was born and spent, his youth dinance No. 220. Motion by Co ison, Wis. rence Hart near Bath, withapot- Don Watlin's home. on the farm now owned by Don Mayor Wood offered the letta, supported by Oatley, that ' A brief business meeting was luck supper served before the The regular meetingof the City position of City Attorney to Mr Ordinance No. 220 be adopted as Elsie Haker on Price Road. Commission was called to order held after which the hostess business meeting. Program The annual dinner of the Stil- Mr and Mrs E. Miner of'Mid Paul Maples. Mr Maples stated read. Motion carried, By Mrs Neva Keys leader was Mrs Myrtle Hart and at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Wood. showed slides of her trip to son Cemetery Association ishow land and Mr and Mrs EmllStuntz that he would accept the posi , Motion by Coletta, supported Arizona. They were very instruc several readings were given with planned for Tuesday, Feb. 18, Invocation was given by Rev tion of City Attorney. by Oatley, that the City comply and family ofFreelandspentSun- Bannlnga, Commissioners pre The Green School Extension tive as well as beautiful and much Mrs Arthur Curtis, Lawrence and will be held in Friendship day with Mr and Mrs Thayne Motion by Coletta, supported with the request of the St. Johns Hart, Vida Exelby and Arthur sent: Oatley, "'Colette, Wood. Club met at the home of the in contrast to the bitter weather Hall at the Price Church. Miner and attended baptism ser by Oatley, to pay from the ap School Board and authorize the scenes outside*at that time. Curtis taking part, A general Commissioners absent: Hannah, propriate Municipal fund any chairman, Mrs Manley Engebret- The Victor Missionary Society vices for baby Thayne Laverne City Manager to expend funds to son for a basket dinner on Thurs The cotton plant yields 175 discussion concerning ambulance Rand. court costs that may arise from compensate a school crossing will meet with Mrs Henry Gross Miner at the St. Johns Lutheran day. Following the meal, a letter pounds of seed with each 100 service In the county was held man for a dinner,. Thursday, Church. Motion by Coletta, supported Municipal Litigation. Motion guard at the Perrin - Palmer was read from Mrs George Ellis, pounds of fiber. ^^HERRUDFRAMKSietMICJD ^ WHO£»RIBHAU=... •-wA.rs-7-r-/^/-y tsM-i^mrsrrr-7\ Fresh Bulk-Pork cur SAUSAGE lb 49* H PORK LOINS F£EE PORKUOIMS«68£ 59£ Michigan Roasted Grade 1 Sausage ^^PORKHOCK5l3S/ ^SIDEPORK dt 5ty or Polish ,59* Closed; AMERICA'S Z--*. 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'Breaded Pork' A 4%A FRYER CH0Prnis.>89v Farmer Peel's HALVES BRAUNSCHMIGER Fresh 'Boston Butt* PORK ROAST PORK STEAK Everyone's 'Boneless' favorite PORK CUTLETS lb. DAIRY BUYS TABLE FRESH MEDIUM USDA GRADE ,A' Blue Bonnet 'Quarters' MARGARINE 4w *1. Borden's 'Elsie' — -^ , (CE CREAM rr 69* TableRite 2% Lo-Fat MILK 2 1/2-Gal. Ctn. PRODUCE BUYS RED EMPEROR GRAPES lb 29( FRESH , GREEN CABBAGE lb. GREEN ONIONS 2—-2W U.S. No. 1 IDAHO BAKING 10-ft. Bog en CD The aim of O <•+ 5' o* O i c_ o u ^ 3 game is c Q vo • © e Annual report of s Clinton County Soil Conservation District ^ nual meeting Pewamo-Westphalia High School, Saturday, Feb. 1,11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 2C Don't take our natural resources for granted Public consciousness of the disrupted cycles of nature or brought about a change in the provide the quality of life that land and water resources. We importance of land and water put a strain on available re concept of conservation and we should and can have. It em take for granted the clean water resources has grown rapidly in sources. These and the growing broadened conservation pro phasizes people and the social we drink, the furniture that the last decade for various rea population and attendant in grams. The old resource pro and economic order. It seeks to seems—and is—so remote from sons. Crises such as water creased demands on natural re blems will remain with us. How avoid pollution, erosion, ugli the forest, the food so temp- shortages, floods, or pollution sources have brought to the fore ever, the new conservation ness and improper use of land ingly displayed in the supermar have caused inconvenience or a public concern for maintaining blends with them an emphasis and water. ket, and our scenic rural and even tragic consequences. Some the quality of living in a changing on quality of enviroment. It fo In an urbanized society such urban vistas. Yet, the future of of the products of our specta environment. cuses on the part land and water as ours, it is easy to forget each of these and other needs cular gains in technology have The changing environment has and related resources play to how much we depend on our depends on what we do about our natural resources today. Conservationists have learned many lessons in the last 30 years. Their experiences and findings provide them with a Tractor Power is... good foundation to cope with new conservation problems. Conservation districts have set up successful procedures by NYLON POWER-GRIP which individuals and commun ities can get expert help in REGoodrich solving their resourceproblems. REAR TRACTOR TIRE Through sound programs they have gained the confidence of their communities. Now, they face a challenging future, with changing resource problems and needs that will affect the direc WEAR! tion of their work. Call us for FAST, EFFICIENT ON-THE-FARM TIRE SERVICE! PRICE! 13.6-38/12-38 4 PLY 84 71 FED. 6.H Installed Free KENNETH GRANT We'll fix your tire on the spot or leave you a Chloride Extra Service Administrator FREE B.F.Goodrich LOANER to use while wo CONSERVATION districts repair your tire. have already done a highly ef Save on all your Farm Tires at Hub fective job of improving the qual DON'T LOSE VALUABLE WORKING TIME! ity of the environment. They have already responded to the need for action in pollution a- batement, erosion control, flood prevention, water supply, beau- tification, recreation, land-use ALL NEW! planning, and resource develop ment to revitalize rural area economy. Districts are unique in that B.F.Goodrich they work through individuals, WEAR groups, and communities, thus NYLON and enabling them to .coordinate con servation action programs. They Farm Wagon bring people together from PERFORMANCE broad areas to mesh their plan IMPLEMENT ning rather than working at odds. In Michigan this broadened work TIRE ing relationship extends from • Cirrlii bluer loadi with leit roltini reilitinee NEW MULTI-RING the individual, through commun • Willi trud far sxtra flotitlea ities in small watershed pro FRONT TRACTOR TIRE 6 00-16 • Deep treid for longer wear jects and a resource conser 4 Ply • Wide center tread vation and development project, 950x14 wears longer Exchange 6 • wider tread tor mora to the Grand River Basin study SPECIAL FARM .. piy uniform wear Plus 19" Fed. $1.27 and participation In the Northern NYLON $.98 Great Lakes Region program. In other words, conservation dis FREE, Fast Mounting tricts are where the action is. .iSS««r«rin(toi«Jst Nevertheless, their response CROP PAYMENT TERMS bruises, impact bieaKs FREE, FAST MOUNTING can be only as strong as their Call us for ON-THE-FARM SERVICE CROP PAYMENT TERMS local support. The extend of Call Us For On-The-Farmjire Stride support will, in the long run, dictate the effectiveness of their WE CONGRATULATE THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT programs. and the farmers of this area for their outstanding job in soil conservation. Leadership in this The nation today enjoys a wealth of benefits from conser cause is truely deserving of the highest award. vation district programs and ac tivities. Watersheds projects alone have prevented more than $108 million in agricultural and nonagricultural flood damages. Benefits from agricultural water developments amount to more The Hub Tire Center than $60 million. More than$130 CHARLES WEBER, Manager million has been added to an- v nual payrolls—much of it in ru- North US-27 ' Phone 224-3218 Continued on Page 29C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 3C Watershed management vital to all citizens By WILLIAM M. SMITH Farmland conservation can be The Agricultural Conservation Practices are chosen and rates Soil Conservation Service done only by the people who con Program (ACP) is the Depart set to encourage individual far trol the land. But it is essential ment's principal program for mers to use the practices that A watershed is any land area to all Americans that needed sharing conservation costs with will help solve their most urgent from which water drains to a conservation measures be ap individual farmers and ranchers. conservation problems. Often the given point. Big or little makes plied. Economists estimate that, Similar cost-sharing is offered ACP helps farmers carry out no difference. The Mississippi by 1975, 220 million United States under Great Plains Conservation farm and ranch conservation River drains a watershed of about citizens will require a third more Program contracts. work which is part of a program 1,243,000 square miles. But that agricultural production. And planned in cooperation with other watershed itself is made up of we're running short of water. The Agricultural Conservation agencies, institutions, and organ thousands of smaller ones, some Our water requirements and use Program is designed specifically izations—such as Soil Conserva entirely on one farm. are now 200 billion gallons a day to meet local needs and con tion Districts or organized LLOYD CAMPBELL Every farm is in a watershed. for domestic needs, irrigation, ditions. The program is adminis watershed associations. And every farmer who manages and industrial use. In 25 years tered by County Agricultural Sta we expect that use to double. bilization and Conservation Com his land wisely through the appli Our county has four water Know your We can't afford to waste it. Our mittees, which are made up of cation of needed soil, water, and sheds that received assistance valuable farmland waterre- local farmers elected by the woodland conservation measures through the PL 566 Program. is carrying on watershed con sources must be conserved by farmers in the county they serve. land-treatment measures. The Muskrat Creek Watershed servation work. Each year the ASC Committee Is completed. The Catlin Waters Everyone in the community All conservation work costs invites the help and asks recom Watershed will be completed this conservationist benefits from a watershed pro money. Some conservation prac mendations from other agencies, year. The planning is completed groups, and Individuals inter tection program. tices are very expensive. They on the Upper Maple River and Lloyd B. Campbell serves as drain the farmers' income with ested In conservation in select Farmers benefit from im has been presented for review, the district conservationist for out affording, immediate returns ing the kinds of practices that proved land management which and planning on the Lower Maple the St. Johns work unit, an office on the investment. Many farmers are needed in the county. protects and improves productive River is about 80 per cent com of the Soil Conservation Service farmland. They get better crops would not be able to apply all the The Extension Agent is an ex- pleted. conservation practices needed in officio member of the county of the United States Department at lower cost and earn more of Agriculture, which gives soil income per acre. the public interest without finan committee. SCS and Forest Ser Our county receives additional cial aid. vice technicians have responsi and water conservation assist Folks in town benefit from a ACP funds to assist farmers in ance to the Clinton County Soil stable farm industry. Merchants bility for specifications on some these watersheds to establish The U.S. Department of Agri practices. Conservation District. sell more. People buy more. culture offers five kinds of as needed soil, water, and woodland His duties are to direct all Business is better for everyone Programs are formulated with conservation measures. sistance to conservationfar- consideration for the county's office work within the work unit. when farmers are prosperous. mers: Research, education, tech over-all conservation needs. We urge every farmer in our He gives soil and water conser Upstream watershed protec nical assistance, credit, and Many times, cost-share money is county to prepare an outline or vation in formation and technical tion keeps silt out of lakes and cost-sharing. All these services used to introduce new and needed plan of the conservation needs assistance on specific practices reservoirs, and helps assure bet are interrelated. If any one is conservation practices not yet for his farm and to carry out to a single farmer or a group of ter and cleaner water for homes needed but not available, the con part of the regular good farming the land treatment as soon as farmers or land owners. He re- and industry. servation work probably will not practices followed in the county. he can. Continued on Page 4C Every taxpayer benefits. be done. Flooding that damages land, crops, livestock, buildings, The Agricultural Research roads, or bridges results in Service and State Agricultural smaller tax revenues and in Experiment Stations are the pri creases the necessary public ex mary research agencies. penditures for repair and re habilitation or replacement. The Extension Service is the Floods may endanger health primary educational agency of the We Salute and safety by disrupting public Department. utility services or making city Technical assistance to in drinking water unsafe. dividual farmers is provided Carrying out needed soil, through the Soil Conservation ALBERT SCHAFFER water, and woodland conservation Service. The ForestService pro practices on individual farms and vides technical assistance in tree ranches is the backbone of any planting and timber management &S0NS watershed program. through cooperation with State foresters and their farm Structures to store water or foresters. SOIL CONSERVATION prevent flooding are only partly Loans for soil and water con effective unless basic conserva servation practices are offered tion practices are applied to the through the Farmers Home Ad \\\ CO-OPiRATOR farm and ranch lands above them. ministration. V\\\l OF THE YEAR AUTOMATIC vHLD DRAIMW* and Soil Conservation Award Winners: MELVIN THELEN DENNIS J. THELEN LYLE HALLEAD LAWRENCE & CLAUDE JONES MELVIN GIBSON ROY DAVIS CHARLES BRACEY BURTON TABOR DRAINAGE JOE BROWN PLANT MATERIALS STATION PARMA PUMP WILLIAM WARNKE ROSE LAKE RESEARCH STATION * 3M W I0W f*N«u t*r Mlavt* PARMA, INC. * btf rrtmlng — MM CWn>»| MIMA, IDAHO * las? lattilteHM — TmMt tn» SEE US FOR MORE THAN SO TEAM OF IIWIU GRAIN and BEAN HANDLING MICH. CERTIFIED SEEDS COMPLETE LINE OF FARM BUREAU PRODUCTS FARM BUREAU PETROLEUM PRODUCTS-COAL LET US HELP YOU COMPLETE FERTILIZING SPREADING HERBICIDES AND APPLICATION with Your Soil Conservation BULK FEED DELIVERY SERVICE and Farm Drainage Problems Serving Farm People Some way Everyday ALSO LIQUID MANURE HANDLING KuehnemundHdwe.lnc. ST. JOHNS CO-OPERATIVE CO Phones - Munger 517-OL 9-2221 Bay City TW-3-9252 Munger, Mich. 48747 N. CLINTON ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-2381 Page 4C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Watersheds-important projects around county By KEITH WRIGHT 3/4 miles north of Fowler. Land - owners within these Vice-Chairman The Upper Maple River Water watersheds receive top priority CLINTON COUNTY SCD shed (Clinton, Gratiot, and Shia for cost-share funds for con wassee Counties) consists of servation practices (land treat The protection of our landfrom 199,700 acres. It was authorized ment) from tho County Agricul floodwater and erosion damage Is for planning May 12, 1966. The tural CpnservationnndSta"biUza- so vitally important nationally problems are flooding and im tion Committee (A.C.P.). The that in 1954 Congress passed a paired drainage primarily in the Farmers' Home Administration bill, Public Law 566, which en agricultural area, and also the (FHA) can make long-term, low ables local groups to obtain ^district directors and drain com Interest loans to cover costs of technical and financial aid from missioners saw a need for mul these land treatment costs, as the Federal government in plan tiple use of water—flood storage well as loans to the drainage ning and developing watersheds and recreational use. The water district for their share of the under 250,000 acres In size. This shed work plan has been com cost of the watershed. James Burnham installs Hie on Ray Heinlen act, popularly known as the Small pleted and is presently under In a watershed, the engineering Watershed Program, was first farm, in Riley Township. going review. surveys and specifications for used in the Clinton District on The Lower Maple River flood prevention and drainage are the Muskrat Creek Watershed Watershed (Clinton and Gratiot done for the land-owners by the Tile needed at faster rate where 4.6 miles of multiple land Counties) consists of 135,740 U.S. Soil Conservation Service. treatment was completed in acres. This watershed (better These engineering costs are a By BILL MAYERS the works of improvement pro October 1963 on the Morris known as Hayworth Creek) was part of the Federal contribution Treasurer posed under the watersheds that Drain. This was the first water authorized for planning Feb, 12, to the local people. All flood Clinton County S.C.D. are planned for our district. shed project completed in Mich 1968. The problems are flooding prevention measures are Fed In order to get the land drained igan. This project can be seen In February, 1959, the Clinton in less years, we need more and impaired drainage primarily eral costs. from Pratt Road 3/4 of a mile in agricultural areas. The soils County Conservation Needs Com tiling contractors to work in our Drainage measures are cost- west of Wright Road in West investigation on the channel has mittee determined that district. shared (up to 50 per cent) by phalia Township. been completed. Field work for 40,333,160 lineal feet of tile was Many soils are non-profitable the federal government with the land use and soils data has been needed for adequate drainage of to a farm without tile drainage. The Small Watershed Act was local drainage district. Thelocal initiated. Preparation of the the soils of our district. To the On many soils the yield increases used again on the Catlin-Waters drainage district, through their watershed work plan is 80 per end of the reporting period of enough' to pay for the tile in five Watershed. The problem here county drain commissioner, ad cent completed. June 30, 1968 the cooperators of years. Agricultural research was flooding of agricultural land minister all contracts, provide the District have installed shows that yields of crops grown and roads and inadequate drain An application is being con easements, right - of - way, 10,026,402 lineal feet of tile. on tiled soils are increased even age outlets. This watershed was sidered by the State Soil Con and agree to maintain the works Cooperators are installing about in so-called dry years, because authorized for planning on Aug, servation Committee on theStony or improvement after they are 500,000 feet a year, at this rate tile only removes the excess 17, 1964, and authorized for Creek. This application covers installed. The directors of the we will be 60 years to completely water, not needed by the soil. operations May 9,1966. The con 114,000 acres in Clinton and Clinton County Soil Conservation drain our agricultural land. tract was awarded March 29, Ionia Counties. The educational District (a local unit of state If you have questions regarding 1968, for AA miles of channel Before many land owners can meetings are being held and when government) are co - sponsors the merits of tile drainage, talk improvement. This project install their tile drainage, they completed, the State Soil Con with Clinton County drain com to any district director, or the wprks of improvement were need better outlet ditches—these servation Committee willsched- missioner (unit of county govern Soil Conservation Service per completed Nov. 11, 1968. This improved outlets the directors -ule a public hearing on the need ment) of these watersheds. These sonnel in the SCS office, on 100 project crosses Wright Road 3 believe will be improved through S. Ottawa, St. Johns. for this watershed. co - sponsors will hold many meetings with the watershed steering committees, the land owners within the watershed, the Proudly U.S. Soil Conservation Service and watershed planning party, Congratulates Ciinton County S.C.D. to develop a work plan ( en gineering, etc.) that will serve -for its Achievements in Soil Conservation the needs of all the people. Practices and Addition of New Members. Know your conservationist HAS ALSO ADDED THREE NEW VARIETIES TO ITS Continued from Page 3C cords soil and water conserva MEMBERSHIP FOR 1969: tion plans, based on the land owner's, or operators' decision 85 DAY on wise land use. 500-2x 370 It is his job to analyze work- lands, develop annual plan of 402-2x 300 operations, and decide on goals NEW! 275 CROSS In line with needs, manpower and other resources. He must give FULL guidance to the directors of the 463-3x Clinton County Soil Conservation SEASON District in development of the 550 250 work unit program which is co NEW! THREE WAY ordinated with the district's pro gram and work plan. He must carry out the Soil Conservation 200 Service responsibilities in con 280 nection with the ACP program 202 and in other assigned areas, 270 NEW! HIGH LYSIN such as radiological monitoring, membership on the USDACounty IJefense Board, as well as Chair man of the County Soil and Water Great Lakes Hybrids, Inc. Conservation Needs Committee, and chairman of the Clinton W County USDA Technical Action 704 Abbott Road Panel. The district conservationist, HYBRIDS East Lansing, Michigan 48823 HYBRIDS which Is his title, must direct the training and safety program in the work unit. He must super vise the work of all men assigned Produced Locally by to the work unit and seethatthey are trained for the job. He does not always stay in the office. He does field work, too. He is the lowest line officer of a line staff organization. In short, as MOORE SEED FARM the district conservationist, he is the local working field ad 2 MILES NORTH AND I MILE WEST OF ELSIE ministrator for the Soil Con- ' servatlon Service. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 5C granules from being destroyed Soil testing by beating rain drops. You cannot get these kinds of yields if your plants are being starvedl By Mrs Goldie Moore guide to Only by a soil test can you be sure a lack of plant food will not Mr and Mrs Valentine Stoyand limit your yields. Get the soil family were afternoon visitors of conservation tested, then apply the fertilizer the James Beckers of near St. recommended. Johns recently. By R. L. COOK Call your Extension Service Michigan State University office about the job of getting the Mr and Mrs Ray Moore were samples taken and the location of Jan. 19 visitors of Miss Hazel Are your crop yields as high the soil testing laboratory. This Moore of St. Johns. as you expect them to be? Do first step toward a bumper 1969 you reach your goals each year? crop will be a big one, and the Timmy and Brian Blizzard If not, you are not treating your soil will be "conserved" as a were guests of their grandmother soil properly. Maybe organic result. Mrs Arnold Blizzard on Jan. 15. matter is not being maintained. Mr and Mrs Robert Fedewa, Additional plant food may be The main objective of soil con Sr and son, the RevThomas Fed needed. servation districts is to have a ewa returned home this week Organic matter is really the complete soil and water con after spending several days va key to successful soil manage servation program in effect on cation in Florida every farm or ranch within its ment. Well-fed plants have the 'A soil testing laboratory is shown. The Mrs John Klaver has returned chance to grow as rapidly and boundaries. As each land user takes care of his- own acres the man is a chemist. He can find out what fer home after spending a week In become as large as nature in Clinton Memorial Hospital. She tended them to be. Stems and goal of community-wide con tilizer should be applied for a certain crop servation is approached. received a broken ankle from a leaves are large, so residues on a certain soil. fall in her home recently. left on the land after harvest are plentiful. These residues serve as food for soil organisms. By products of such organism ac tivity bring about a desirable en OUR CONGRATULATIONS to the vironment for the roots of the next crop. A second pay-off is the pro tection afforded to the soil by Clinton County Soil Conservation District the residues during the period between harvest and the plant ing of the next crop. A big corn crop, 100 bushels or more per for Outstanding Accomplishments in Soil Conservation and Management acre, harvested with a picker- sheller really leaves an almost complete cover to protect soil OUR SOIL IS STRENGTH... Know your The Way We Use it - OUR FUTURE soil The prosperity of your farm By KARL E.PREGITZER Soil Scientist is vital to the UJ3. Soil Conservation Service Grand Rapids future of Clinton County ... How well do you know your soil? We know that some fields plow easier than others; that one more reason why we are some take water faster than oth ers; and that some lawns, require irrigating more often than do eager to serve your farm others. These are only a few of the things we probably already know financing needs about our soils. As our demands on the land increase, the need to know the answers to soil questions for proper use and management becomes more and more important. We can't do a Time Certificate Savings with Passbook Convenience good job of farm management unless we know and understand our soils. Nor can we make sound decisions on non-farm uses of the soil until we know all the •facts" about the soil we're using. V.I.P. 5% Time Savings In our study of the soil, let's not look only at the surface, let's The newest concept in Time Certificates now available at Central National. "dig" deep, and find out what's below the surface. How fast will Ask for details at any of our offices. water move down through this soil? How much water will it hold? If naturally wet, can it be drained? Will it support heavy loads? These are only a few of the facts about soil that we need to "dig" out. So—where do we get the "facts" to answer our soil questions? The .answers to soil questions can usually be found in a soil survey of your property. This survey tells us the facts about each kind of soil; its name, where itoccurs, and the major limitations to its BANK use. If you want to know more about your soil, contact the U. S. Soil St. Johns Pewamo Ovid Conservation Service at 100 S. Ottawa, St. Johns. They are eager to help in solving your soil and Downtown MEMBER F.DJ.Co Southgate Plaza water problems. Page 6C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 1968 annual report contest. The annual directors picnic was held at the Keith Wright 1968 called'rewarding farm pond with the directors, former directors, junior di rectors, and families along with Verne M. Bathurst, state con year' for Clinton SCD servationist with the SCS, and his family attending. Five Clinton area teachers By STANLEY BAIRD OX course we will be trying Soil stewardship material was Chairman, Clinton County to do better in this coming year. sent out to 32 churches request attended Higgins Lake Conser Soil Conservation District I have has some pretty big ing it. vation School with scholarships shoes to fill with Bob Moore A meeting was held with Rep. in cooperation with the Central This past year has been real leaving the chairmanship this Blair Woodman; Gerald Wilcox, National Bank and the Clinton rewarding for the Clinton County year, but we are real happy to Clinton County engineer; Dale National Bank and Trust Co. Soil Conservation District. Most Chapman, drain commissioner; The Clinton district conducted of the credit goes to the other have him on the state commit tee. All of the directors have and Andrew Cobb discussing a tour of the Muskrat Creek four directors, the Soil Conser drainage problems, especially Watershed for the Isabella and vation Service, the Extension pitched in and really worked, which makes it a lot earier. concerning new highway con Clare SCD directors and drain Service, the board of supervi struction. commissioners. sors, and to all of the coop We have quite a lot of ac In March, three directors at STAN BAIRD er ators. THE CLINTON DISTRICT tivity in different watersheds tended Higgins Lake workshop. made arrangements for a tech but that will be covered in an The Clinton district co-spon nical review by the State Soil You too, will get quick results with other article so I will not say sored the Woldumar World Con Committee and a tour of the any more. servation Day at Woldumar Na Stoney Creek Watershed. CLINTON COUNTY NEWS Following are some of the ture Center. The land judging 4-HIer Pat Mygrants won the major activities that the dis contest was won by Ovid-Elsie state scrapbook contest. She re classified ads! trict participated in this year. F.F.A. ceived a cash prize from the IN THE SPRING, Orville State Association of Soil Con Beachler of the SCS and the servation districts. junior directors went to the So you see the district has State Legislature to see their been quite busy this past year Soil Conservation's representative, Blair Woodman, and we are pleased with the to discuss the problem of throw- cooperation and accomplishment away bottles and littering. that we have received. Some 1,000 copies on "Ap Besides the technical assist Tested and praisal of Potentials for Out ance and conservation plans the door Recreational Development" district also provides a new were published and distributed land leveler and a tree planter Approved by the district directors. for the use of the cooperators. A joint meeting of the Clin We hope that you can find some ton and Ionia directors and the use for them on your farm. Clinton and Ionia drain commis The on-the-job training stu Techniques sioners was held and an appli dents, Jan Bullard, Sue McAl- cation was made for a water vey, and Nancy Paksi from the shed (PL 566) on the Stoney Rodney B.'Wilson High School Creek. are doing a good job of assist Can Save You Money • . The Clinton district won first ing the directors with the dis in the newspaper class in the trict business. DeWITT LUMBER COMPANY Now in Stock Saves You Money On Your... EVINRUDE SNOWMOBILES H.P. & 25 H.P. CLOSE-OUT PRICES on Clothing, Trailers and Accessories Soil conservation is an all - year job. Keeping your farm buildings in good repair is an all- year job also. We salute the farmers of Clinton county for their outstanding con- , servation job/ and support the Clin ton County Soil Conservation District for their progressive community ac tion. Building and farm supplying is our business let us assist you in your farm cornet valian woik. SALES & SERVICE -^ . Your snowmobile DeWitt Lumber Co. headquarters OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30—Noon Beck & Hyde Farmarina ST. JOHNS Phone - John Hall 224-4556 6 mi. north of St. Johns on UuS.-27 DeWitt Mich. Phone 669-2765 Ph. 224-3311 ' Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 7C r THEY LIKE OUR RUGGED, EFFICIENT PICKUPS Chevrolet's Stepside Pickups, add to body strength. like the Fieetsides, feature With bodies contained bold new front-end styling. between the rear fenders, And they come with the same inner walls are 50 inches advantages of tough build, apart to accept standard 4-ft- road-baianced suspensions, wide materials. Floors are of broad choice of power teams wood with steel skid strips to and many other design help slide cargo in and_out. improvements detailed on Wedge-type anti-rattle page 4 under Fleetside latches keep tailgate securely Pickups^ closed. Plastic-covered chains hold tailgate open for CHEVROLET Step running boards on handling long loads. either side between cab and Reinforced stake rear fenders greatly facilitate pockets are also provided. side loading. And wide Fourteen Stepside models flareboards on body sides for'69. Buy Your New '69 Olds or '69 Chevrolet Delta 8&Hol,dav Srdw for Less at Bee's! LARGEST SELECTION of NEW CHEVROLETS & OLDSMOBILES in CLINTON COUNTY Bee's Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, Inc. "The World's Sweetest Place to Deal" 110 W. Higham St. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2345 Page 8C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 We Can Help You SCD has interest in Conserve Your Farm Dollars urban and rural areas Yes, soil conservation starts with-the soil. Making the best use of the potential productivity of your soil will give By J. RANDOLPH you the greatest dollar return. UJ3. Soil Conservation Service Soil erosion, whether it be on CONSERVE cropland, residential develop ment, Industrial sites, or roads, contributes to one of the most Your Building $ $ serious pollution and sediment problems in our lakes and Money invested in farm buildings repre streams. sents a sizable invest Once the soil leaves the loca ment. Protect this in tion in which it was formed, it vestment. by making becomes an absolute enemy of constant repairs and society. Not only does the pro meeting new building ductivity of the land it left de Erosion and other ills which soil and wat needs. For. years we crease, but the value of the have served this com land where it stops is also low er conservation seek to combat are not Just munity with quality ered. rural problems. A great part of the total soil building materials, and this service we plan to Whether sediment collects on erosion picture in the U„S0 today takes place continue.- agricultural land or is deposited on the roadbed of a highway, in the suburbs, where scenes like this result •whether it moves into a storm in tons of topsoil being lost to pollute streams. sewer or stops in some small stream or goes into a river or usually 100 per cent of the soil look into the need for controlling even into the GreatLakes, makes surface is disturbed by bull excess erosion during the de little difference. The deposition dozers. While this land is being velopment of residential areas, Wieber Lumber Co. of sediment in any of these loca developed, tremendous amounts schools, highways, roads, and tions is a serious problem. shopping centers. Phone 582-2111 FOWLER of sediment are eroded into In some parts of Michigan, streams below. Soil conservation district di the most critical sources of sed Even though the loss of soil rectors and the Soil Conservation iment are in the areas being may not seriously damage the Service stand ready to furnish developed for housing or for in land upon which houses are being technical recommendations for Our Soil dustry. built, the off-site damages to the control of the ever increas The cost of removing sediment lands and streams below are ing urban soil erosion problems. from lakes after it has been de serious. The Clinton County Soil Con posited there is prohibitive. It is possible to apply conser servation District is interested Is Strength Erosion can be prevented for a vation measures while land is in soil conservation iti both urban cost of less than three cents being converted to houses which and rural areas. The district's per cubic yard of potential sed will effectively control this ero office located at 100 S, Ottawa, -w' *' iment. It costs about $2 to re sion and resulting stream pollu in cooperation with the United move the same sediment from a tion. States Soil Conservation Service, lake after It has been carried All levels of government, par will help all planners and users there by erosion. ticularly the township and county in proper use of the soil for a In the process of urbanization, government, must take a close better tomorrow. Spring ils Just Around the Corner and it will soon be time to order your SEED and FERTILIZER SAYE WITH OUR EARLY SEASON FERTILIZER DISCOUNTS MR. FARMER: In the Clinton County Soil Conserva tion District you have an excellent friend to aid you in following a good soil building and producing program. We have a good supply of legume and grass seeds that have been treated to give you the best possible yields. Help conserve the soil by returning some of the nutrients to the earth. See us for your fertilizer needs. Master Mix Feeds—Davco Fertilizers Ovid Farmers' Elevator OVID Phone 834-2282 | ELSIE FARMERS1 ELEVATOR Phone 862-5307 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 9C Cover crops protect our soil By ROBERT MOORE in the spring it lets go of this tilizer since 1940. That cover District Director plant food for use by the new crop had kept enough of the plant food put on the plot before Cooperators of the Clinton crop. At the Ferden farm near 1940 to still make its corn green; County Soil Conservation Dis whereas, on the one without a trict planted over 9,000 acres Chesaning, this tie up of plant food by a cover crop is real cover crop the corn was yellow of cover crops this past year. and smaller than the cover crop The Conservation Needs Com evident to me when I look at the continuous yellow corn plot plot. After seeing these plots mittee in 1959 determined that without fertilizer, then viewing there was a need for 75,300 without fertilizer and without cover crop and next to It was a the ones with increasing rates of acres of cover and green manure fertilizer with one-half of the crops in the Clinton district. plot growing green corn, that had a cover crop, but no fer- plot with a cover crop (the other Cooperators are using 10 half with-out a cover crop) it pounds of annual field brome, seemed to my eyes the half with very successfully; other coop a cover crop was a deeper green. erators say that 12 pounds per Lee Ferden told me that the acre of domestic ryegrass is yield averages eight bushels the only cover crop to use, while more corn for the plots that other cooperators like 1-1/2 always had a cover crop planted bushel of rye to the acre. A few at the last cultivation. These re cooperators use six pounds of search plots at the Ferden farm SCD Direcl-or Robert- Moore holds a clump domestic ryegrass and five have kept me from becoming a pounds of annual field brome in "doubting Thomas" about the of Held bromegrass on his farm in Duplain a mixture per acre for their (Continued on Pg. 24C) Township. cover crop. Cover crops tie up plant food during the winter rains and when the cover crop is plowed under ROBERT MOORE The World Will Know Us By Our Soil Yes, our strength is in our soil . . . the responsibility for this strength is in the hands of our Soil Conservation. Dis trict and. our farmers. We congratulate the farmers of this area for their for ward step in preserving our strength . . . the fertility of our soil. and.. .we look forward to serving their needs for satisfying the requirements of a soil conservation and you'll see why program. most area farmers chose Soil Erosion Structures built with LET US ASSIST YOU in Your Yearly Conservation Programs CONCRETE BLOCKS GET YOUR SEED NOW from BADGER BRAND ALFALFAS *Quality Certified Vernal Certified Ranger Grimm Alfalfa *Durability CLOVER *know-How Mammoth *~ Sweet Clover KARBER ., .. .. Ladino Certified Alsike Clover Pasture, Plow Down June Mixtures We salute the Clinton County Soil Conser- ' GRASS vation District and the farmers and men Timothy Brome All Seeds Are State Tested who assist them. Mixing and -Inoculating Service* MATHEWS Elevator Co. Karber Block and Tile Co. FOWLER Phone 583-2551 Phone 224-2327 ST. JOHNS 817 S. Church St. Page IOC Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Good surface drainage vital to soil management ByE, H. KIDDER WHILE A SURFACE inlet can water is standing In the field. I Professor, Departmentof be added years after the tile must emphasize the need for Ag Engineering, MSU system is Installed, it is much planning the surface inlet with The application of surface and better planning to install the sur the tile drainage system. In tile tile drainage to our finer tex face inlet at the same time as the drainage design for many mineral tured soils to remove "excess tile system_goes in. The right soils, we plan to remove three- water" results in an improved (larger) size tile Is needed to eighths inch of water in 24 hours, growing environment for our rapidly remove the surface A properly designed surface in crops. water. Plans for surface inlets let needs tile lines large enough The presence of "excess or are available from your Exten to remove three-fourths inch of sion Service and your soil con water from the contributing run SCD SCRAPBOOK WINNER gravitational" water deprives the plant roots of the air needed for servation district offices. off area in 24 hours. ,-Pat Mygrants received a check from Bill proper growth. This effect is In effect, a surface inlet is a Mayers of the Clinton SCD last summer after particularly noticeable in the protected opening from the spi ing when small plants turn ground surface down to and con Riley and Oli Pat was a winner in a conservation scrapbook yellow and die from a lack of nected to the tile line. A grate contest. Looking on is John Aylsworth, Clin oxygen. The drowning out of corn is needed at the ground surface By Mrs Goldie Moore ton County 4-H youth agent. The litter bar and ueans was apparent in many to keep trash out and since run counties of the state in 1967 off water usually contains sedi Mr and Mrs David Conklin, rels were painted by Clinton County 4-H youth where runoff resulting from fre ment, a sediment trap about two Steven, Cheryl and Loren have a quent spring rains filled the low feet deep is needed below the new member in their family- areas. Some fields did produce a bottom of the tile line. Neil Delbert, who was born on partial crop after one or two re- Surface inlets do represent an Doc. 27. plantings. Otheis that stayed too obstruction to farming oper nr wet too long did not produce a ations. They, and tillage Jan. 19 dinner guests of Mr and crop. t machines, can be damaged when Mrs Ray Moore were: Mr and T\EW HOLLAIVD one runs into an inlet at a speed Mrs James Becker, Jill and This loss of crop could occur in Jamie of neai St. Johns; Mr and some of our tile-diamed fields of several miles per houi. They should be well marked with a Mrs Valentine Stoy, Carole, Bill where the standing water depth and Sharon Stoy of Riley. STACKLINER was six to 12 inches. In some of high post and flag. I recommend that you build a 10 foot square the heavier soils, we are expect The Friendly Neighbors Study. Takes the hands ing too much of our tile systems woven wire fence around the inlet, have blue grass growing Group met witli Mrs Goldie Moore 1010 to remove both, the surface watei on Jan. 22. out of and the excess waler in the soil- inside the fence, "and at least plant root zone, within a reason once a year clean the trash off Jan. 18 guests of Mr and Mrs bale handling able period of time. the fence. I recommend this Ray Moore were: Mr and Mrs This situation calls lor fenced-in area, because, the Fred Setilke of Fowler; Mr and "planned removal" of this surface small amount of open area in the Mrs Lester Carrington, Mr and water either through 1) a random grate that makes the top water Mrs Lawrence Moore, Mr and ditch (if it is feasible and legally entry part of the surface inlet is Mrs Henry Worrall of St. Johns; correct), or 2) a surface inlpf in easily clogged with hash and and Mr and Mrs Lewis Silm of the tile drainage system. may have to be cleaned when Price Road, CONSERVATION PAYS OFF TO YOU ! Your Cash Income ^Z^~"---* / from Your Farm Depends on the Productivity - —•w»«ri* Practice Tried and Tested Methods of Soil Conservation Stackliner 1010 is ideal for the man who stores bales in the mow and also needs ability to stack and retrieve. • PUnt only the be* I in seeds • Build soil tilth lime and One-man haying operation fertilizers • Rotate crops— harvest in lime saves time and labor • Work at Soil Conservation as an all jcar . . . every year The Stackliner 1010 makes the most of every minute by project reducing labor and saving time. You guide the "1010" down the row of bale*? and it does the rest. It picks up For yjjur farm needs se<1 us bales and loa.ls them automatically. When you have a 11. full load, you head for the storage area. Tilt the load, and the "iOlO*1 adds it to your stack in a tight, compact unit. The i tank is tighter than any you could build by hand. Result: Your bales hold together better while curing; your stack is more weatherproof. B .Mi I See This and Other Models t» In the Stackliner Series at iWASMnflMf *H S & H FARMS FARMERS' CO-OP ELEVATOR N. US-27ar French Road Phone 224-4661 FOWLER Phone 582-2661 Page IIC Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Practice Makes Perfect . . iMMIplwRimmmm S $i&P^Ktt->£&^ SMITH-DOUGLASS Fertilization and Service MAKES SURE! Smith-Douglas Fertilizers PRECAST EROSION STRUCTURE with Trel .... This precast erosion structure on the Van Ellis farm in Bengal Township is connected to Like insurance . . . when you need it, it's too late to buy it! a road culvert on Lowell Road, a mile north of M-21. NEWS WANT ADS * Do the Trick Qukk There is Potential in the Soil if Proper CONSERVATION PRACTICES are applied We congratulate EVERY SOIL CONDITION the Clinton County REQUIRES DIFFERENT APPLICATION OF NU Soil Conservation TRIENTS AND KNOWLEDGE TO GET THE MOST OUT District for their OF IT. outstanding job We here at Fedewa Builders ieel of conserving the same when it comes to your our soil. needs and try out best to help you solve your problems. We support the farmers of this area and their We stand ready to serve you in conservation program. many ways. Clinton Crop Service M-21 and Forest Hill Rd. FERTILIZEI1 Phone 224-4071 Page 12C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 New director discusses past year's events By ROBERT MOORE ment—that they could not possibly do by themselves. It is also flex Member of the ible enough to fit most any local State Conservation Committee situation, including some urban problems when they are asso As your SCD director and aone ciated with agriculture. year old member of the State Soil Water pollution is also a pro Conservation Committee, I will blem that the committee is con give you a brief description and cerned about and the SCD have summary of the year. just recently been brought closer The State Committee is a state to the problem as more and agency under the Itfichigan De more watersheds and r i ve r partment of Agriculture consist basins are naming erosion and ing of seven members. The mem sedimentation thoir number one bers are one from the Department pollution problem. We now have of Agriculture, B. Dale Ball, one a responsibility to help locate from the Department of Natural and assist in relieving the sedi Resources, R. A.MacMullan.one mentation. I am sure we will from Michigan State University, hear more about this in 1969. Dr T. K. Cowden, and four mem bers appointed by the Governor, Harry Krueger, Wesley Myllyla, Farm pond Lloyd Ruesink and myself. Russell G. Hill is the executive secretary with his office in the benefits Buddy Jacobs Natural Resources Building on Buddy Jacobs, of Bengal Township, constructing a grassed waterway the MSU campus. on a watercourse on his farm to correct a serious erosion problem. The State Committee's activ numerous ities and duties are to help soil conservation districts in apply By WALTER OCHS ing conservation to the land and State Conservation Engineer water of the state. The state U,S. Soil Conservation Service 5 steps to long life appropriates money for the ex penditures of operating the SCD Did you ever stop to realize the and directors expenses for com numerous benefits that can be ob ing to the meetings. This is ad tained from a pond? The list of for grassed waterways ministered through the East possible benefits is endless. Lansing office, by Russell Hill. Swimming, fishing, irrigation every two to three years as nec By ORIVLLE BEACHLER sudden changes in grade or cross This year for the first time the supply, livestock water, and home essary to maintain ahealthypro Soil Conservation Technician section. State Committee is cost-sharing for wildlife are a few ways a 2. Apply needed fertilizer and tective sod. on a matching basis with 16 pond can benefit your family. Waterways generally may be But ponds help improve the local Grassed waterways make it work into seed bed. Lime maybe Soil Districts to hire a full time farmed across. Those in pastures environment and make your com possible to remove large amounts needed on some soils. Most sub District Clerk. Clinton County often will provide considerable munity a better place to live in of surface water from fields and soils will require 500 to 1,000 District is one of the districts that forage—and those in crop fields many ways, too. pastures without causing serious pounds of 12-12-12 (or equiva qualified and now has the equiv lent) to assure a vigorous grass will often supply extra hay. Only alent of a full time clerk. One of these is sediment con erosion. To be effective, the wa 'the larger waterways and drain- terway must be shaped to cause a cover. The federal aid to small water trol. Ponds automatically provide 3. Firm seedbed with culti- ageways may need to have live sheds (PL 566) is another activ a catchment area for sediments minimum of inconvenience t o stock excluded. farming operations, and must be packer and seed with adapted ity that the committee has con discharged from farm fields when capable of carrying normal storm grass . Harrow lightly or roll Grassed waterways are one of siderable responsibilities in co the soil is not adequately pro rain from the field in a few days. again to cover seed. Suitable the conservation practices cost ordinating education information tected. There is a great deal of Your soil conservation techni grasses are red fescue, smooth shared by ASC. in the soil districts in assisting runoff and erosion from urban cians have tables showing design bromegrass, and tall fescue. A their watershed programs. Hav construction and housing de factors that must be considered small amount of domestic rye Besides adding beauty, trees ing had experience in watersheds velopments. A catch basin or de- for a waterway to remove excess grass may be added to provide act as community air con in Clinton District before being silting basin in these areas would water without causing erosion. quick cover with the slower start ditioners. It's been said that a appointed, the watersheds have be highly beneficial. It would in ing red fescue or bromegrass. been very interesting to me, and turn add to the beauty of the area. A waterway should be protected large elm tree, for example lias I have made a number of trips to by a grass sod. The best protec 4. Mulch at the rate of 2 tons a total leaf area of almost an different parts of the state at Another extraordinary use is tion against erosion is a healthy per acre with straw or hay. Tie acre, offering a tremendous ab tending watershed meetings. I am the interception of v/astes from sod. But a gtibd sod does not just down with commercial netting, sorptive surface to collect dust, convinced that the PL 566 pro industrial plants that might ac happen. Here are a- few of the spray with asphalt emulsion, or smoke, and organic gases from gram should be expanded in Mich cidentally be-discharged into factors that will'help assure es anchor by chopping in-with a disk the air. igan because it truly is a tool for streams. A number of industries tablishment and long life for your to hold mulch in place. Strawy applying conservation on the land have installed ponds to intercept grassed waterway. manure also makes a good mulch. Fertile soil is the base of wastes that are discharged from 5. Refertilize with 300 to 500 healthy crops, healthy livestock, and assists the cooperator In 1. Shape waterway to provide drainage and water manage- their processing plants. In case for an even flow of water without pounds of 12-12-12 per acre and healthy people. a pollutant is accidentally dis charged, it can sarely be retained Book now available within the pond reservoir, pro tecting the downstream areas from pollution. This keeps the on recreation streams suitable for wildlife and recreation. An appraisal of potentials for outdoor recreational develop Another major use that is not ment fo r Clinton County was loo common in Michigan is the published in July, 1968. The use of ponds as floodwater re publication is the first com tarding structures. Such struc pleted for a county in Michi tures usually consist of a dam gan. that will detain high runoff flows Copies of the 54 page book of water within the reservoir have been sent to all libraries and discharge the excess waters in Clinton County,'lending in at a slow rate so channels down stitutions, township officials, stream can handle it. This re and high school libraries, by the duces the hazard of flooding. Clinton County Soil Conserva U.S. Soil Conservation Service tion District. Technician Orville Beachler pro vides assistance through the All advanced countries got Clinton County Soil Conservation their start toward economic de District on ponds that may be velopment from agriculture. installed in Clinton County. If Then as industry developed, far you are interested In a pond on mers were supplied with ma your land, Beachler can provide terials and services for greater you Willi additional information. production and efficiency — Dr Recently, Cooperator Gerald Charles E„ Kellogg SCS Soil Francis of Watertown Township Survey. asked for assistance incon- struciing his farm pond. Francis "Nothing, in my opinion, would has indicated his pleasure with contribute more to the welfare Buddy Jacobs the pond. The pond is to be used of the States than the proper man The completed waterway with a good seeding. It is 1,300 feet long for fishing, duck feeding and agement of the lands."— George rearing and he feels it is a definite Washington.. and 18 feet wide. The best protection against erosion is a healthy sod. t asset to the property'. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page I3C Hart lauds SCD for Soil Conservation Is a Must efforts in state We congratulate the Clinton County Soil Conservation District for their outstanding job of conserving our soil. We support the farmers of By SENATOR PHILIP A. HART creasing demands and be a springboard to many community this area and their conservation program. "Conservation is what we eat, improvements. We have work to what we wear, what we drink, and do. Fortunately \v*> have Soil where we live, and ii we don't Conservation Districts—like Home Furnishings f MUST* .. we won't." Clinton County's—to help us. This remark from an essay by Come in and check our complete line a nine-year-old boy emphasizes the stake that each of us has in of quality merchandise. Our products proper care and use and develop are sure to fill your needs . . . our ment of Michigan's natural re sources. Not enough people low, low prices will please you. understand the work being done by Michigan's 83 .soil and water conservation districts in their behalf. The practices and pro WE HAVE AN OUTSTANDING LINE OF HOME FURNISHINGS gress of the districts benefit many—as the Clinton County Soil • Living Room Suites • Springs—Mattresses •Hi-Fi—Stereo Conservation District's annual • Dining Room Suites • Chairs • Radios—TV report shows. • Dinette Sets • Occasional Tables • Carpeting In helping landowners and whole communities improve their • Bedroom'Suites • Lamps • Small Appliances property for good living and a good heritage through many -s> varied activities, Clinton and other conservation districts have BECKER'S Furniture Store kept Michigan agriculture strong—better fields and woods, £J*3 •• * .*> : FOWLER Free Delivery Phone 582-2161 higher quality crops, and in SEN. PHILIP HART creased farm income. They have brought new recreational oppor tunities on private land through out the state. They have greatly increased the natural beauty of Michigan, through regular con We Congratulate It's Our Aim servation work on the land and through special projects. the Clinton County Soil Conservation districtsare to help you keep your soil leaders In the fight for quality Conservation District . . . water. Their work reduces the in top productive shape. amount of sediment—the nation's number one pollution problem^ and its farmers for the Your cash income from that reaches our waterways. excellent work they have Conservation district ac your farm depends on the tivities have been directly re sponsible for drawing more than done in conserving our 120 new businesses and indus productivity of your soil. tries to Michigan communities most precious natural re just since 1960, resulting in more Protect both by keeping than 2,300 new jobs. sources . . . our soil and Small watershed projects your soil well supplied under Public Law 566, in which water. conservation districts are prime, with the nutrients it needs. leaders, have brought in more than 100 new industries as well as providing jobs in watershed construction. In short, soil and water con servation districts and their co- operators are a broadly capable team in making our state abetter place in which to live, work, and play. It has been my privilege over the last decade to work with con servation districts, their state association and sister agencies, and their federal'partner, the USDA Soil Conservation Service, to keep conservation moving. " My colleagues in the Senate are showing greater concern and interest in the problems of learn ing to live with our environment. Our jEront pages and our senses are assaulted daily by growing signs of pollution and resource Use Zeeb Save With Our Early waste. Our cities especially are experiencing growing pains—and Fertilizers Season Discounts their growth too dften is poorly planned. Our countryside lags be Now is the time to be thinking of your spring fertilizer needs and there are still a few weeks to hind in economic opportunity. Far more people need to be get ready, but why not come in now and get lined up on the fertilizer you will be needing and concerned about proper resource care and use—and want to do save with our . . . something about it. Far more support for conservation work is needed—from every corner of "Early Season Discounts" Clinton County, from the state, and at the national level. An interest and concern by all OUR AIM IS TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR SOIL IN TOP PRODUCTIVE SHAPE segments of society can assure an adequate supply of natural resources to meet rapidly in Soil conservation districts are ZEEB FERTILIZERS legally constituted units or in strumentalities of State Govern ment created to administer soil "Where Quality Is Our Greatest Asset" and water conservation work within their boundaries. 208 W. Railroad St., St. Johns - Phone 224- 3234 Ashley - Phone 487-3571 Page I4C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 SOIL CONSERVATION SAVES YOU MONEY Insure the Life of Your Moving Equipment with Quality . . . CITGO ENGINE OILS and LUBRICANTS — We Deliver to Your Door — Use the finest . . . CITGO FUEL OIL —GASOLINE and DIESEL FUEL AT STONEY CREEK PL566 MEETING One of the recent information meetinqs concerning possible use of We look forward to serving: your PL566 funds for the Stoney Creek Watershed was held at the Westphalia spring farming needs. Just call us. Township Hall is Westphalia. Some 86 persons attended the meeting Jan. 17. Shown in the front row are Riley Sandborn, Ionia County drain com missioner; Clinton County Engineer Gerald Wilcox; Clinton County Drain Ovid Oil Co. Commissioner Dale Chapman; and Westphalia Township Supervisor Walter 108 N. Mill OVID TE 4-2828 Thelen. Alward-Plowman District CONGRATULATIONS By Wanita Hardman To the Jan, 19, guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Peck were Mr and Mrs Russell Bowers and baby, and Mrs Patsy Bailey and daughters Clinton County Soil Conservation District of DeWitt. Mr and Mrs Duane Peck were dinner guests in the evening or Mr and Mrs Alfred Wickcirham. Mrs Duane Peckand for the Fine Job They Are Doing Mrs Lyle Smith were recent guests of Mrs B. Otto of Lan sing. Mrs Ardella Peck and Mrs When in Grand Ledge, Stop at the Helen Smith who were m an accident are now home recov ering from bruises. Miss Diane Wright was a guest of Miss Betty Wnlilfert Jan. 17. Mr and Mrs Jach Wolilfert Grand Ledge Produce Co. were Jan. 19, guests of Mr and Mrs Bud Wolilfert of Lansing. They entertained Mr and Mrs Robert Voisinet, and Debbie and 701 N. Clinton Street Paul Cowlos in honor of their grandson Paul's birthday. Mrs Jark Wolilfert and Miss Betty Wolilfert attended a shower at WE ARE ANXIOUS TO 00 BUSINESS WITH YOU IN - the home of Mrs Arnold Bliz zard to honor Mrs Lyle Bliz zard on Jan. 19. WHEAT, BEANS, CORN, FEEDS, SEEDS Jan. 19, dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Seeord Sr. were COAL, FENCE, FERTILIZER, ROOFING, Mr and Mrs Bob Seeord and baby GARDEN AND LAWN SUPPLIES and Mr and Mrs Dennis Rath- burn and baby of Lansing. Mr and Mrs Robert Seeord Sr. and family WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO YOU — were guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Speice and sons of St. Johns. Mrs Robert Seeord called on Mr CUSTOM GRINDING AND MIXING and Mrs John Gavenda of Ithaca on Jan. 18. • BULK FEED DELIVERY & GRAIN HAULING Mrs Nina Yanz of DeWitt spent from Jan. 14, 'til the 16th with • GRAIN BANK, GRAIN DRYSNG & STORAGE Mr and Mrs Virgil Yanz. Mrand Mrs Virgil Yanz and Collen spent • DELIVERY - BULK FERTILIZER SPBE Jan. 19, in Riverdale with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Les !ED - B'JLK FERTILIZER v.! ter Waldan. "It is fortunate that today there is a growing recognition on the part of land users and the public generally or the need to strengthen conservation in'our GRAND LEDGE PRODUCE upstream watersheds and to minimize flood damage."— Dwlght D. Eisenhower. COMPANY Conservation seeks to insure to GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN PHONE 627-2743 society the maximum benefit from the use of our natural resources. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page I5C * * * * * * i A SPECIAL * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *•*••••••••+ -*•••••••••••-* * *•••••••• ••••••••* J To the * * * * * * * * FEDERAL AGRICULTURE SOIL * * * * CONSERVATION SERVICE * * * * and the * * * * * Outstanding Farmers of Clinton County * * * **•••••••*•••• SPONSORED BY **••*******•** * THE BUSINESSMEN AND MERCHANTS OF CLINTON COUNTY LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES Page 16C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page I7C CLINTON COUNTY INDUSTRY and the BACKBONE OF OUR NATION'S GREATNESS It is said that armies travel on their stomachs, but it's a fact that hunger breeds revolt and war. AH progress, both socially and industrial, depends on a strong agriculture to back it up. Over the centuries the American farmer has excelled and our democ racy has grown to a greatness unsurpassed in history, our science and industry to know no match. This Message Sponsored by the Businessmen and Merchants of Clinton County THE KROGER COMPANY CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK THE KIUGGS COMPANY. REALTORS BECK'S FARM MARKET S. US-27 OF ST. JOHNS 1(13 K. Stati y North US-27 St. Johns, Michigan 201 E. Walker St. Johns, Mich. st. Johns, Michigan St, Johns, Michigan COWAN MERCURY SALES DePEAL'S BEES CHEVROLET & OLDSMOISILE CLINTON TRACTOR, Inc. 506 N. Clinton Avenue 120 North Clinton lit) W. Higham 108 E. Railroad St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan SI. Johns. Michigan St. Johns, Michigan FEDERAL-MOGUL CORP. PHILLIPS IMPLEMENT COMPANY IIARR'S JEWELRY DON &. PEG'S GROCERY 310 E. Steel 114 N. Clinton Avenue 313 N. Lansing 501 N. Clinton St.' Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan _s St. Johns, Michigan KWIK-KOOK ST. JOHNS EGG STATION DURACLEAN SERVICE F. C. MASON COMPANY Southgatc Shopping Center 312 N. Clinton 403 S. Mead St. Johns, Michigan 200 E. Railroad St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan LANTERMAN INSURANCE ST. JOHN'S FURNITURE CO. EOAN FORD SALES, Inc. 115 E. Walker MCKENZIE AGENCY 118 N. Clinton St, Johns, Michigan 212 N. Clinton Ave. St. Johns, Michigan 200 W. Higham St. Johns, Michigan , SI Johns, Michigan MARTIN BLOCK CORP. ST. JOHNS CO-OPERATIVE CO. CLINTON NATIONAL BANK N. Gilson Rd. MICHIGAN TITLE COMPANY N. Clinton Avenue & TRUST COMPANY St. Johns, Michigan 177 E. Walker St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 200 N Clinton Ave. St. Johns, Mich. PARADISE RADIO & TV STROUSE OIL COMPANY 110 N. Whittemore 808 S. US-27 GALLOWAY'S USED TRACTOR MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan PARTS 118 E. Walker North US-27 St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan RANDOLPH'S READY-MIX FINKBEINER'S PHARMACY FOX IMPLEMENT COMPANY C & II EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Inc. GUMAER LUMBER & COAL CO. MEL WARREN AGENCY CONCRETE 128 N. Main 257 Main Street 527 N. Ovid 218 E. Williams 109 N. Clinton GOWER'S HARDWARE & ELEVATOR Fowler, Michigan Ovid, Michigan FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSN. Eureka, Michigan North US-27 Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 108 Brush DARLING'S HARDWARE St. Johns,Michigan LOVE'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP GUY'S SERVICE RAY'S ZEPHYR FRECHEN'S MARKET 103 E. Main ZEEB FERTILIZERS LEVEY'S JEWELRY 1164 S. Warren 7994 N. US-27 801 S. US-27 108 N. Main • Elsie, Michigan 208 W. Railroad 125 E. Main Ovid, Michigan FARM BUREAU St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Elsie, Michigan 109 W. Higham ELSIE GRAIN TERMINAL, Inc. St. Johns, Michigan DAVARN EQUIPMENT SALES, Inc. HUB MOTEL REHMANN'S MENS & BOYS WEAR GAMBLE STORE 640 N. Ovid 138 E. Main 206 N. Clinton 148 N. Main BUGGS BROTHERS LOCKERS 2451 N. US-27 Elsie, Michigan OVID CONVALESCENT MANOR Pewamo, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan 4145 S. US-27 St. Johns, Michigan 9480 E. M-21 ST. JOHNS BUSINESS SERVICE St. Johns, Michigan ELSIE LUMBER & BUILDING Ovid, Michigan 107 Brush Street RIVARD NURSING HOME SUPPLIES, Inc. FARMERS ELEVATOR GAMBLE STORE St. Johns, Michigan CAINS, Inc. 311 E. Higham MATHEWS ELEVATOR CO. E. Cedar Elsie, Michigan RAY'S GULF SERVICE 133 N. State 108 N. Clinton St. Johns, Michigan 135 N. Bath 9779 E. M-21 Pewamo, Michigan 210 W. Higham St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan GENE'S IGA FOODLINER Ovid, Michigan MORIARTY LUMBER OF MICH., Inc. SAYLOR-BEALL MFG. 120 S. Ovid 3026 W. M-21 HUB TIRE CENTER 400 N. Kibbcc Elsie, Michigan BILL FOWLER FORD SALES CAPITOL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. SIMON BROTHERS TRUCKING JIM'S SUPER SERVICE 11323 N. US-27 St. Johns, Michigan 222 N. Clinton Ave. 1411 N. US-27 St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 11037 W. 2nd E. M-21 DeWitt, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan J & M RESTAURANT Ovid, Michigan TWO BROTHERS FOODS CO. 119 E. Main BOUGHTON ELEVATOR PENNEY'S PAINT & SUPPLY CAPRI MOTEL GLASPIE DRUGS 911 E. State St. Elsie, Michigan 1103 N. Clinton W. Round Lake Rd. 1828 S. US-27 221 N. Clinton St. Johns, Michigan BECKER'S FURNITURE STORK St. Johns, Michigan 123 S. Main BRIGG'S FLORAL & GIFT SHOP DeWitt, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan LOZNAK PURE OIL 314 S. East St. S & H FARMS Fowler, Michigan 124 S. Ovid Ovid, Michigan BILL O'SHAUGHNESSEY PARR'S PHARMACY D. &. B. PARTY SHOPPE 1930 W. French Road Elsie, Michigan A. T. ALLABY INSURANCE CHEVROLET, Inc.^ 201 N. Clinton 224 N. Clinton St. Johns,Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 10814 N. Clinton Ave. BECKER DEPARTMENT STORE ELSIE ELEVATOR CLINTON MACHINE 122 E. Main St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 155 N. Main 417 E. Elm 1300. S. Main DeWitt, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan Ovid, Michigan CLINTON CROP SERVICE FEDEWA BUILDERS, Inc. TRU-WAY PRODUCTS J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, Inc. Forest Hill Road , 121 E. Webb Road BOB'S AUTO BODY G218 Wright Rd. FOWLER BOWL S. B. KEYS & SONS GULF SERVICE TRI-AMI BOWL 115 N. Clinton St. Johns, Michigan DeWitt, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan 800 N. Lansing Westphalia, Michigan 252 N. Main 458 N. Ovid 9801 East M-21 St, Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan Ovid, Michigan HETTLER'S MOTOR SALES ALAN R. DEAN HARDWARE. Inc. E. F. BORON COMPANY FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR RAFNER'S ELECTRIC WATT FLORIST OVID FARMERS ELEVATOR HOFFERBERT OLIVER SALES 812 E. State 300 N. Clinton Avenue 122 N. Clinton Ave. 133 N. Main 616 N. Main (Homer and Dora Watt) 125 N. Main N. Maple St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Fowler, Michigan Elsie, Michigan Ovid, Michigan ' Bannister, Michigan Page I8C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Tree farms treat 'Clinton, state taking forests as true crop big step in pollution When you see a green unci Pacific Northwest in 1.941, and not be certified as part of the white, diamond-shape sign which in Michigan in 1949, tree farm total tree farmarea.Smallareas says TREE FARM—posted at ing lias expanded to 48 of the of low or non-producing land, the roadside, you will know that 50 states. such as bogs, brush land, may battle'. Lockwood here is a privately owned tax- The system is sponsored na be in the tree farm, but these paying forest land dedicated by tionally by the American Forest areas must riot be included in By SEN. EMIL LOCKWOOD the tree farm acreage. Normally, its owner to the growing and Institute. At the state level it is 30th Senatorial District the minimum area that will be harvesting of repeated forest sponsored by Michigan Forest crops. considered forTREEFARMcer The people of Michigan have Industries and is assisted by the tification is 10 acres. Elton Twork, area forester Forestry Division of the Depart taken a long step forward In the for Michigan's Natural Re ment of Natural Resources. The owner must, to the best big battle to eliminate land and sources Department, says that of his ability and within the water pollutants and to increase the basic aim of the American TREE FARM limits of economic paracticabil- manyfold the recreation fa Tree Farm System Is to help STANDARDS- ity, protect his woodlands from cilities in our state. owners do a better job in the In determining eligibility for fire, insects, disease, grazing This first step was taken last care of their woodlands. With certification in the American and erosion. November when voters approved good practices, owners can re Tree Farm System, the follow The owner must have demon by substantial margins two bond ceive higher returns from their ing requirements must be met: strated the desire and ability ing proposals,, One would pro woodlands. They can receive The land must be privately to manage his woodlands for the vide $335 million with which to continued benefits and produce owned, tax-paying forest land growth and harvesting of re combat the increasingly serious more and better forest products. which is dedicated to the growing peated crops of commercial pollution of our lakes and The American Tree Farm Sys and harvesting of forest prod forest products, including streams. The other would pro tem gives public recognition to ucts. The area must support a Christmas trees. Accepted for vide $100 million for expanding those'private timberland owners medium or better stocking of estry practices must be followed and improving recreation fa who are fully meeting the stan forest trees and the site must on substantially all of his lands. cilities throughout Michigan. dards of the program in the be of sufficient quality to prod This means that an owner cannot It is unfortunate that the management of their forest uce marketable forest products. have a young forest plantation federal government has fallen SEN. EMIL LOCKWOOD lands. From its beginning in the Poorly stocked acreage will (Continued on Pg. 2GC) down on its planned program of fighting water pollution and shape and to start new plants Michigan's money may not go as where none now exists. far toward solving the problem as had been expected but at least THE RECREATION funds will Soil Conservation it will be a start. And Michigan be distributed to many local units residents, by their enthusiastic of government on a sharing prop- approval of the bond issues, have position and are expected to shown their strong interest in provide a broad spectrum of is YOUR Responsibility • doing all they can toward con recreational facilities that will serving nature's great gifts of more effectively utilize the land land and water. that remains still unutilized. The water pollution money will In Michigan, which is more be used to help communities ACT throughout the state get their richly blessed with natural re- treatment facilities into proper Continued on Page 27C NOW! If you think water skiing is fun in the summer, You should try "Snow-skiing" in the winter. . .with a ^ SNO JET or MERCURY Snowmobile from BEE'S WE CONGRATULATE the Clinton County Soil Conser vation District and area farmers ?&9* for their excellent job in con serving the soil. if^^-'^r X « /^Assure continued profitable production by conserving, maintaining and improving your land through crop rotation, to prevent soil depletion; contour plowing, for sloping sites; drainage for wet land, and other tested techniques. Don't be left out in the warm . ,. come on in and Soil Conservation . . .a sound investment check our 22 H.P. MERCURYS with Thunderlmlt ignition, 17-inch steel cable reinl'ored rubber track, manual or electric start, and many more great features. Instant response of our SNO JET will take you through any Pre-Season Discount on All Fertilizers! maneuver, in to 3Ji H.P. to choose from with well known HIRTH air-cooled engines. So, break away from winter PREMIUM or Quality Blend boredom. Slop in today and make a deal with Jerry. Whatever Your Fertilizer Needs — We Can Supply You See Jerry at ORDER YOUR SEED OATS TODAY BEE'S WESTPHAL .<£* SPORTS DIVISION Phone 58 7-4531 WESTPHALIA Phone 224-6100 S. US-27 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page I9C Don't let master thief (Erosion) steal your land BY RUSSELL G. HILL poundments. it costs from $1.50 When we see wind erosion, and adequate fertlizer and lime it is not just a "sand" blow; or MSU Extension Specialist to $2 per cubic yard to remove based on test and most ero that stuff that accumulated in sion problems can be kept un If a thief stole your tractor, tills fill. Soil or sediment will low areas and ditches after a cattle or grain, you undoubtedly der control. That is after you also cause changes in water rain is not just "mud." Chances first determine whether your would lose time making every quality that reduces its useful are there are 4 to 6 times effort to catch the culprit and ness for fish, recreation or fields should be used for cul greater concentration of plant tivation, pasture, or trees. get your possessions back. Yet water supply. The value of en nutrients in this material than many landowners give little at tire streams and lakes have existed on the fields from which ANOTHER ADVANTAGE to the tention to a master thief—Eio- been greatly reduced due to soil it came. The soil particles are sion—that annually removes accumulation. In this respect, farmer for controlling the ero usually clay or silt with large sion thief is assistance that is many dollars worth of produc every citizen lias a stake in quantities of organic matter, cal tive soil and plant nutrients erosion control. available. First, become a land cium, nitrogen, phosphorus and management program for your from their fields. r • "•, * r> potash. Recognize these names? The major pioductive part of TO THE LANDOWNER, ero i" - 'V land. There is not a direct sion is a very selective thief- They are the ones you buy to put charge to you. Apply to the ACP each field is in th e upper 10 to back on fields. 12 inches. We commonly refer it takes the best first* I re for cost-sharing of the practices to this layer as topsoil. Re member a neighbor of ours who Even though some invest when you install them, F.H.A. was feeding 100 chickens for the ments in money and labor may can make soil and water conser search throughout the United ..USSELL G. HILL States has consistently shown local Christmas market. About be needed to reduce eiosion, vation loans and the Internal Re that as this layer becomes thin three weeks before marketing Besides being an Extension there are many practices which venue Service will recognize ner by erosion, the production time, someone broke into the specialist in soil and water require little additional effort. them as deductible investments of crops goes down—even though coop and took 75 of them. Fur conservation at Michigan Minimum tillage, across-slope if they are permanent type soil the same inputs of labor, fer ther he left a note tacked to State University, Hill Is also cultivation, contour tillage, strip and water practices. County Ex tilizer, hybrid seeds, and herbi the door which read, "Fatten executive secretary of the cropping are but a few. Add tension Agents can also assist. cides occur. up the other 25 and 1*11 be back State Soil Conservation Com crop rotations, cover crops, These are the "E.C.A," (ero alter them." Erosion removes mittee of the Michigan De grass waterways, mulches, pas sion control agents) that can Erosion becomes a production the best and leaves the poorest. partment of Agriculture. ture management,windbreaks help you control erosion thieves. thief. Less production—less pro fit opportunity. This is the cold, hard facts of erosion. What's more—unless greater invest ments are made, this crop loss occurs year after year. In fact, the rate of further erosion losses increases. It boils down to a management fact that It is more profitable to keep good land than it is to let produc tivity decline and then try to bring it back to a higher level. Erosion losses by wind and water must be controlled. The land operator must make an nual investments to maintain soil pi oductivity. Soil lost by erosion may also cost the landowner in other ways Soil was lied or blown from fields often fills drainage ditches, water channels and lm- Higgins Lake conservation school report Dear Sirs: An enjoyable week was spent at the Conservation School at Higgins Lake gaining needed un derstanding through the following enrichment program offered by the Michigan Department of Con servation. Each day found a group of about 60 studying earth history and mineral resources, forestry and ecology, soil and water re sources, man and resources, and outdoor education. We learned through first hand experience and through discus sion with experts in conserva tion about resource problems and programs in Michigan. Cur riculum was treated with empha sis on history, economy, social problems, and natural science. We observed through field land to grow on... trips the phenomenon of ecol ogy, the geologic record of the When mobt successful farmers decide to invest in a future payment fund that peimits you to make land, and the history of man's additional aciuugu, they come to their Land Sank advance payments—which earn interest—so that, use of his basic resources. for the long-term capitnl they need. • should an emeigency arise, this fund will meet your We had a complete library, Why? payments, protecting you and your credit rating. recreation facilities, excellent So, if you need money to invest in your future, Because only the Land Bank offers these money- food, and informal atmo consider all these benefits. Then go .see the long- sphere which made the school a saving advantages:longei terms-, withlowei annual term credit specialists at your farmer-owned Land stimulating and challenging place payments, at the lowest inteie.st rates, around. Plus, Bank Association. Once you do, you*H automatically to learn. prepayment privileges, without penalty. become u part owner of the Bank, too. Many thanks to the Clinton Other faimei-fitted advantages include: payments County Soil Conservation Dis arranged to meet yom peak income periods". And That's another advantage you'll enjoy. trict for paying my tuition. It certainly was a week of great value to me, because through the program I came home with many concepts to develop in the L7VNDBANK Serving America's Farmers: Providers of Plenty school program this fall. FLOYD PARMELEE, 106 Brush, St. Johns Yours sincerely, Ph. 22^-7127 Mrs Lucille (Gallagher) Ernst Manager East Olive School Page 20C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Watershed plans near finish on proper soil ' By ROBERT S. FELLOWS V.M. Bathurst, state conserva The watershed plans have been servation districts of Gratiot, Asst. State Conservationist tionist for the U.S. Soil Conser developed under the small Water Clinton, andShiawassee counties. shed Act, better known as Public Some of the major project By LLOYD B.CAMPBELL SCS, East Lansing vation Service. The watershed work plans include measures for Law 566. The plans have been de measures included in the plans District Conservationist, USDA The watershed work plans for flood prevention,agricultural veloped at the request of the are: two multiple purpose dams Soil Conservation Service the Upper Maple River Watershed drainage, fish and wildlife, and Maple River Inter-County Drain for flood prevention and recrea are near completion, according to recreation. age Board and the three soil con tion, 14.4 miles of dikes and col With spring around the corner, lection ditches, four pumping sta are you thinking of buying or tions, and 54.2 miles of multiple building a home? purpose channel Improvement for If you are, you had better find flood prevention and drainage. In out about the soil of the home site addition, the plans include the first, advises Verne M.Bathurst, treatment of 32,000 acres of State Conservationist, USDA Soil cropland, 750 acres of grass Conservation Service, withhead- land, 535 acres of wildlife land, quarters in East Lansing. 575 acres 6t recreation land, and "Knowing about the soils can 2,700 acres of forest land. save the Michigan home buyer or The treatment will include the builder a lot of money, to say installation and use of soil and nothing of headaches,* Bathurst water conservation practices said. "For example, the soil may such as erosion control struc be unstable. If so, the house would tures, cover and green manure settle and the walls would crack. crops, tree and shrub planting, Drainage might be a problem. tile, open ditches, grassed water Result, a damp or wet basement. ways, and hedgerow planting. If a sewer has not been installed, the soil may not accommodate a A technical and policy review of septic tank and septic field. Then the work plans has been com this would result in a health and pleted by the U.S. Soil Conser legal problem. "Soils information vation Service at the Washington reveals all these things,3* level. An informal field review of Bathurst said. the plans by the sponsors will be scheduled for early 1969. Upon The Tri-County Soil Survey is completion of the informal field an inventory of the soil resources review, copies of the watershed of Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton work plans will be sent to other Counties. These maps, made as a federal agencies and the governor part of a uniform national inven of Michigan for review and com tory by a special team of soil ment. ' scientists in the field and checked by laboratory technicians, con After all comments are re tain a wealth of information of ceived and evaluated, the plans special interest and practical may then be forwarded to Con value to land planners, pros gress. V.M. Bathurst, state con pective home owners, architects, servationist for SCS, said, *It is contractors, public health of the Intent of the Soil Conserva ficials, and others interested in tion Service to expedite the land use. This soil survey is orderly completion of these plans being made by the Soil Conserva so that the project measures may tion Service in cooperation with be installed at the earliest pos Michigan State University Ex sible date." periment Station; the board of supervisors androad com "He who knows what sweets mission of Eaton, Ingham, and and virtues are in the ground, Clinton Counties, and the Tri- Soil Conservation Service geologists of the watershed planning party the waters, the plants, the hea County Regional Planning Com vens, arfcf how to come at these mission. check soils with a power auguer for the Hayworth Creek Watershed, a part enchantments, is the rich and Over one-half of the field work of the Lower Maple River Watershed. royal man." — Ralph Waldo is completed in the Tri-County Emerson. area. It is expected that the complete soil survey-will be pub agement and careful design; lished in a few years. Advance SEVERE-llmitations severe copies of the soil field sheets may enough to make use questionable; Manning reports Grand River Watershed be seen at the SCS offices, the VERY SEVERE-extreme mea Tri-County Regional Planning sures are needed to overcome By CLARENCE MANNING square miles, from Its source In Commission office, 535 N. the limitations and usage gener- Secretary Hillsdale County, through Its 260 Clippert Street, Lansing, and at *aIly ^ unsound or not practical. Soil Conservation District miles of length, to its mouth in the Township supervisor's office Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, in Bath, DeWitt, Watertown, Copies of the soil map are used I was appointed by the presi it flows through the heart of Eagle, Olive, and Riley town in the development of a conser dent of the Michigan Association Michigan. Rather oval In shape, ships. vation plan with cooperators of of Soil Conservation Districts, the basin has a length of 135 Soils may be rated on the basis the ClintonCountySoil Conserva and also by the State Soil Con miles and maximum width of 70 of four classes of soil limitations: tion District. Technicians serv servation Committee to serve miles. The population in the basin SLIGHT—relatively free of limi ing the Clinton County SCD, 100 on the council of the Grand River is nearly one million people. tations or limitations are easily S. Ottawa, St. Johns, are avail- Basin, as an associate member overcome; MODE RATE-limita- able to assist cooperators of the' representing the Soil Conserva With the industrial and civilian tions need to be recognized, but District develop their conserva- * tlon Districts in the region. The requirements in water usage can be overcome with good man- tion plans. district does .not pay dues or greatly argumented in recent vote at the meetings, but their years, periods of critical river representatives are expected to flows, are frequently occurring serve on the committees. when, because of low rainfall and minimum river flows, de I am now serving on the ad mands for water for community ministrative sub-committee that requirements have become in concerns Itself with agricultural adequate. Not only because of water, involving conservation the increasing public demand for land treatment. The Soil Con water as a prime necessity for servation District plays an im CLARENCE MANNING primary functions of public well- portant role as resource people being, but because of the demon in the council's river basin re water is through the recreational strated public demand for water sponsibilities. There are three in its recreational forms, it Is other soil conservation district advantages. The Grand River Basin Com Imperative that steps be taken regions on the Grand River Basin to provide for proper conserva Council. They are represented by prehensive WaterResources Study is being conducted by the tion of water in all of its phases Herb VanAken of Thornapple of use and distribution. Grand District, Ralph Hart of Departments of Agriculture, Ingham District, and Keith Bow Army, Commerce, Health, Edu The Michigan Grand River man of Northwest Kent District. cation, and Welfare, Interior, Watershed Council has an office These men also serve on various and Federal Power Commission, at 609 PruddenBuilding, Lansing, committees of the Grande River The Grand River Watershed Michigan. John H. Kennaugh is Basin Watershed Council. Council advises these federal our executive secretary. There -j£$ departments and state and local are over 100 people serving on Improper soil can jeopardize foundations Our industrial and agricultural government agencies as to the the Grand River Watershed Coun life is dependent on fresh clean council's view on problems of cil representing towns, cities, of homes and other structures. Potentially water. Often the most effective the Grand River Watershed. counties as well as Soil Con dangerous eroding conditions are shown in way to get the public more inter- ' The area of the Grand River servation Districts in the Grand above photo. ested in the importance of clean comprising more than .,5,570 River Watershed. Page 2IC Wednesday, January %9f 1969 Farm Tiling Business ' • :»-"'""" * •> *: • *w:- /i -. • / * J ^g^fOver20 Years IWOODLOT MANAGEMENT PART OF SCHOOL COuT"^ Al"~ 6-E l ^"l^L**^ of Satisfied Conservation of natural resources includes proper care and utiliza Customers tion of woodlots, and this Is part of the course of instruction in the Ovid- Elsie Area Schools agricultural classes. Albert Ackley (left), instructor, is shown working with two of his FFA boys in the school's woodlot west of the high school. WE CONGRATULATE Clinton County Soil The Soil Conservation Service Conservation District and the farmers of and the Kent Soil Conservation Soil conservation not Districts are providing the tech this area for their outstanding job of soil nical soils data and professional planning services to individuals conservation . . . the preservation of our just rural problem and communities ready to use nation's wealth . . , OUR SOIL these facilities for conservation purposes. By WOODROW H. BARCLAY land. And they are on the same Area Conservationist old lands that were pioneered by Time marches on — and with the early settlers. There are no it should go progress in natural •Time Marches On." This was longer significant areas of new resource conservation and en James Burnharn a familiar news theme title in the land to pioneer if the old lands vironmental development. Not all 30's and in the 40's when soil are permitted to deteriorate. development is progress but we Route 3, St. Johns Phone St. Johns 224-4045 conservation was being intro still have a little time to guide Developing the total environ 7 miles north, 1 mile east, M mile north of St. Johns on duced to combat erosion which our progress before — Time Scott road. was marching across the farmed ment on old land is the frontier marches on too far. Soil and water conservation is of the here and now generation. no longer just a farm problem. It will require broader concepts In fact, it never was or has been and activities for managing all of just a farm problem. It's a pro our natural resources in the total blem of people on the farms, in environment where we live now. the cities, in the back yards, on But new and expanding demands the beaches, and on the highways on our resources can be met by of America and every other coun advance planning. Local people try. Every foot of space occupied using inventories and appraisals and used by man for his activities with assistance of professional is subject to pollution and de resource personnel can deter terioration. mine their environment and pro vide the type of community in Time marches on but the fron which they wish to live. tiers of America are still on the but spring planting would Aerial Seedling be a waste of time without an Fertilizing X effective and continuing program Spraying-Dusting Soil Our Aerial System Gets the Job Conservation Done Quickly and at Low Cost We commend the DeWitt and Clinton County Farmers for their efforts toward STAY OFF THE. SOIL maintaining above-level standards of soil conservation. • Soil conservation is just one facet of the fabulous future that USE OUR AERIAL SYSTEM can mean more farm income. -Which Is Approved by Your • We recommend that you cooperate with the Clinton County County Soil Conservation District Soil Conservation District. • Banking plays an indispensable part in agricultural progress We Operate Our Own by providing the financing for new equipment and expansion. FULLY-EQUIPPED AIRPLANE . Explore the Possibilries for Financial Growth at WOODRUFF STATE BANK Max Miller Only INDEPENDENT UNIT BANK in Clinton County OVID 8664 Kinley Rd. Ph. 834-5191 Member F.D.IX." DeWitt, Michigan Page 22C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Commission and other affected state agencies. The rules apply only to watercraft equipped with Upgrading water quality on lakes a marine toilet and prohibit the use of such toilet on the waters of the state unless it is equipped with one of the following pollu streams kept WRC busy in 1968 tion control devices: (a) a hold ing tank, (b) an incinerating de vice which will reduce the sew- The State Water Resources of Michigan's inland lakes and This is necessary if they are to commission will initiate statu agp to ash or (c) a device de Commission devoted much or streams as well as those waters comply with the state's interstate tory enforcement procedures. termined by the Commission to 19C8 to the implementation of shared with other states will be water quality standards and/or be capable of rendering the sew water quality standards for all protected by standards of quality the Recommendations of the Fed CLEAN WATER age discharges nonpollutional. of Michigan's inland lakes and designed to maximize their use eral-State Conference on Pollu BONDING PROGRAM streams. These standards fulness for all citizens. tion of Lake Michigan and its Michigan's prospects for a NEW COMMISSION DUTIES adopted early in January, are Tributary Basin. In the confer clean water future were immea similar to those established in PHOSPHATE REMOVAL ence recommendations the date surably strengthened by voter N e w responsibilities w e r c 10C7 for interstate waters. The PROGRAM UNDERWAY for'phosphate removal from approval of a $335 million bond given to the Water Resources first step in the implementation In October 1967 the Water wastewater discharges in Lake issue, paving the way toward Commission under the provisions process is the designation of Resources Commission served Michigan and its tributary basin restoration of some 900 miles of of two statutes enacted by the 19C8 specific water uses to be pro general notice that phosphorus was advanced to December 1972, degraded streams. Matched by Legislature, both of which tected in various river and lake compounds, identified as a prime and the degree of removal to be federal and local funds, this amended the basic water pollu sectors. cause of the rapid aging of lakes, attained was established at not money will buy 210 new muni tion control law, Act 240, Public Acts of 1929, as amended. These To achieve maximum public in all waste discharges must be less than 80 per cent. Michigan's cipal treatment plants, provide controlled by June 1, 1977 at the interstate standards require a for improvements to 12G existing new laws were given immediate understanding of the standards effect. program and to afford the great latest. Step one in the imple minimum of secondary treatment plants which are too small or est number of citizens an oppor mentation of this program oc at all municipal wastewater outmoded or both, and allow con Act 209, Public Acts of 1968, tunity to comment on Com curred in February 1968 when treatment plants by June 1,1972, struction of sewer lines to serve requires the commission to ex mission-proposed water uses, some 200 communities were noti "unless and until it can be demon approximately 3 1/2 million amine and certify operators of five public hearings were held fied by letter of the new com strated that a lesser degree of people. industrial waste treatment facili mission policy. Eacli municipal treatment or control will provide ties by July 1, 1969. Thelawalso around the state. These hearings Although the bonds must be ity was advised to begin planning for water quality enhancement requires reports to be filed with were preceded by the mailing of sold and additional legislation is so that the deadline can be met commensurate with present and the commission showing the ef 3,185 individual notices and the needed to implement this pro release of 1,218 press notices. timely and in best possible com proposed future uses." fectiveness of the treatment gram, it is anticipated that local facility and the quantity and qual More than 900 persons attended patibility with its total financial During the latter part of 1968 communities will begin to share ity of liquid wastes discharged to the hearings, over 90 gave testi program. the commission began holding in the bond money in the spring. a public lake or stream. Last mony and additional written Then in June, 85 of these com conferences with those commun July the commission appointed an statements were submitted for munities were notified that their ities which had not indicated that BOAT POLLUTION advisory committee, consisting Commission consideration. waste treatment plants must be they would upgrade their facili CONTROL of representatives of the various upgraded through the addition of ties on a voluntary basis. In all With the adoption of these spe On March 26, 1968, the com types of industry in the state, secondary facilities or phos cases where voluntary agree cific water uses, tentatively a staff member of the State phorus removal facilities or both. ments cannot be worked out the mission formally adopted rules scheduled now for February, all controlling the discharge of sew Department of Public Health and age from recreational water- a member of the commission craft. These rules, which take staff, to assist in formulating effect on January 1, 1970, were rules and regulations for the developed at the direction of the implementation of this act. The Governor and in cooperation and commission has tentatively consultation with the Department of Public Health, Waterways (Continued on Pg. 24C) A STRONG ROOT FOR GROWING! OUR FUTURE IS DON'T TAKE CHANCES IN OUR SOIL The future of our country lies in the fertility of our soil . . . which is proven by the history of the WITH YOUR FAMILY'S world in the rising and falling of nations. Clinton coun ty farmers and the Soil Conservation District have taken a step forward in preserving our American way of life. They have done this by preserving the roots of FUTURE! our life . . . our soil. .*.•* Your County Farm Bureau What Takes Years to CONGRATULATES COUNTY FARMERS AND Build CLINTON SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Takes Only FOR THEIR PROGRESSIVE WORK Your Strength Is in Minutes the Soil , . . Leon Feldpausch Ron Motz 224-3255 224-3363 Mark Simon Bob Sradt to Insure! Your Unity Is in 582-2130 489-1933 Larry Davis Mike Kowarch Farm Bureau 626-6859 669-9394 JOHN LYNCH, Manager Serve yourself . . . Fill your needs through Farm Bureau Services. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Clinton County GROUP Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Community Service, LANSING 103 E. Stale St. ST. JOHNS Phone 221-2724 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 23C By Mrs ffm. Ernst On Thursday, Jan. 16, Mrs Justin Schmitz entertained at a birthday party in honor of her son, Dennis. It was his fifth birthday. Mrs Robert Eldridge spent from Jan. 15 until Jan. 17, with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Robert Eldridge Jr. and family at Midland. She helped care for her new granddaughter. Mrs Edna Watamaker entered Carson City Hospital as a medical patient on Jan. 16. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Tiedt, Mr and Mrs Erwin Tiedt, and Mr and Mrs Robert Eldridge at tended a dinner and card party at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Irrer of South Bengal on Saturday evening, Jan. 18. Rev and Mrs H. E. Rossow and Mrs Ray Powell and sons were Jan. 16, callers in the Edmund Palk home. Mr and Mrs Edwin Mohnke of South Bengal spent Sunday eve ning, Jan. 19 with Mr and Mrs William Ernst and Maxine, Mr and Mrs Louis Moritz and family and Mr and Mrs Edward Moritz were Jan. 19, visitors of Mr and Mrs Clare Moritz of rural Grand Ledge. CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD, ADVISORS Mrs Darroll Hunt and chil Members of the Clinton County Soil Conservation District Board of Directors are shown at one of dren and Mrs A.D. Bancroft of their recent meetings. Seated around the table are Robert Moore, Keith Wright, Chairman Stanley Maple Rapids called on Mrs J. D. Bancroft on Jan. 15. Baird, William Mayers and Clarence Manning. George McQueen, Clinton County Extension agricul Mr and Mrs Robert Eldridge tural agent, is at left, and Lloyd Campbell, SCS district conservationist, stands at right next to Sec and sons were Jan. 19, visitors of Mr and Mrs Robert Eldridge retary Sue McAlvey. Jr. and daughters of Midland. STOP STREAM POLLUTION with a Correctly Installed DOUBLE Septic Tank and Drain Field 'REMOVABLE LIB ^-r* «. UM.~_,~. .-_ I RCMOVATH/K LID %:>.•;•/•;«?••:• We Also Specialize in the Construction of We Build, Install and GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURES EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES Clean Septic Tanks BUNK FEEDERS DIGGING RANDOLPHS and SEPTIC TANK SERVICE North US-27 A Division of Randolph's Ready-Mix Dial 224-3766 t-f Page 24C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Grant to succeed Williams as SCS administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture versity in 1964. He served in the man said, He came up through Soil Conservation Service United States Army from De the ranks after serving SCS In cember 1941 to October 1945. He various technical and adminis Promotion of Kenneth E.Grant, joined SCS as a junior soil sci trative positions, beginning in associate administrator of entist at Keene, N. H., in 1946. 1935 as a civilian conservation USDA's Soil Conservation ser Secretary Freeman, in an corps camp superintendent. vice, to succeed Administrator nouncing Mr Grant's appoint Trained as an engineer atSouth Donald A. Williams, who plans ment, said tie has done an "out Dakota State University, he was to retire in early January, was standing job" as head of SCS best known in technical circles announced by Secretary of Agri work in New Hampshire and In for his work in water conserva culture Orville L. Freeman. diana and as associate adminis tion in the western states. The change will take place when trator of the agency in Washing "Don Williams is one of the Dr Williams retires to become a ton. Mr Grant in recent months world's great conservationists,'' full-time program advisor on has been the Department of Agri Secretary Freeman said. "He has water management and develop culture's representative on the been responsible for many inno ment for the Ford Foundation in governmenWwide task force on vations such as the small water India on a program to help that the quality of the environment shed program, the Great Plains country increase food production. Dr Williams, the third admin Conservation Program, and was He has served part-time in that istrator of SCS, directed the the first man to call attention to capacity for the past year and agency during the period of its our growing land use, erosion and has made several trips to India greatest change, Secretary Free- water supply problems brought and Turkey, Costa Rica, Thai about by rapid conversion of ru land, Viet Nam and New Zealand. Upgraciing lake ral lands to urban uses." Dr Williams received the Mr Grant, 48, a career employ water quality Rockefeller Public Service ee of SCS since 1946, was ap Award in Administration in 1967. pointed associate administrator (Continued from Pg. 22C) He received the Distinguished in March 1967. A native of Rol- scheduled a public hearing on Service Award of the National linsford, N. H., he was SCS these rules and regulations for Association of Soil and Water State Conservationist in that state its March 1969 meeting. Conservation Districts in 1957, from 1958 to 1964, when he was Under the provisions of Act and the Distinguished Service promoted to state conservation 167, Public Acts of 1968, the Award of the Department of Ag ist in Indiana. He served as head Water Resources Commission riculture in 1958. of SCS work in that state, with has control over the alteration headquarters at Indianapolis, of any natural or present water from June 1964 to March 1967. courses of all rivers and streams COVER CROPS Mr Grant received a BS degree in the state and it was given the in agriculture, with a major in authority to determine the ex (Continued from Pg. 9C) agronomy, from the University tent of the flood plain. In addition, value of cover crops, because of New Hampshire in 1941, and a this Act makes it unlawful to in a seed corn operation it is Master's degree in public ad occupy a flood plain without a difficult to measure yield. But ministration from Harvard Uni- permit from the commission. A I am sure I am producing more permit also is necessary for any bushels of salable seed corn filling or grading in a flood plain. because of our continued use of By the end of 1968, the com winter cover crops on our acres mission hadissuedllpermitsfor of corn. filling or grading in flood plains. Cost-sharing is available for FORD'jS POLLUTION PREVENTION various cover crops at the A.S. AND CONTROL C.S. office, through their Ag During 1968 the Water Re ricultural Conservation Pro sources Commission issued gram. A now practice they have some 92 orders which restrict is "EsU lishment of Wind Con new or increased use of the trol Me sure." This practice waters of the state for waste was wid ly used this past sum disposal purposes. In addition, mer in the Gratiot District. T IDEAS think thtit many of our coop- it continued to seek correction of existing pollution problems, erators who grow sugar beets issuing 46 orders requiring and vegetable crops on muck abatement by specified dates. should study the A.C.P. practice Voluntary agreements to con sheet E-3 because these coop- trol pollution also were executed erators are not, at this time, between the commission and using a conservation tool that is three governmental units and being successfully used bycoop- seven industries. erators in other districts. CONGRATULATIONS CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT OUR PICKUPS WORK LIKE TRUCKS •Wholesalers 'Processors * Growers AND RIDE LIKE CARS •Shippers of Red Clover and Seed Grains For a light duty pickup, stake, platform or chassis cab truck that delivers heavy-duty service see Egan Ford. For economy there are •Specialists In Lawn Grasses the 240 or 300 cubic-inch'sixes that squeeze maximum mileage from each gallon of gas. For performance, there are the 360- or 390- •Farm Seeds 'Agricultural cubic inch V-8's. All of Ford's light truck engines are designed to operate on regular gasoline. Come on in to Egan Ford and find Chemicals out what's happening in light-duty trucks . . Member American Seed Trade Assn. 0iW BETTER li» I ideas ~ r| FROM Jj Michigan State Seed EGAN FORD SALES, Inc. Mk FORD. Founded Company GRAND LEDGE 200 W. Higham St. Johns Ph. 224-2285 1883 Mich. Ph. NA 7-2164 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 25C A report on week at Higgins Lake Conservation School Dear Sirs: River. In spite of the rain it was I am sincerely grateful for this Dear Sir: Through the recommendations a very picturesque and beautiful I wish to express my apprecia and assistance of the Clinton opportunity. ride and especially for those of Sincerely, tion for the opportunity of par County Soil Conservations Dis us who had never been in a ticipating in the Conservation trict, the Clinton National Bank Marie Blauwlekel canoe. Pewamo-Westphalia Schools Scholarship School for Teachers and the Central National Bank I Friday's programs were ex it the Conservation School at was afforded the opportunity to cellent culmination sessions, In Higgins Lake. attend the Higgins Lake Con that there were many practical ••• We had the opportunity of hear servation School from July 15 suggestions for school site de ing from several resource people to July 20. Dear Sirs: velopment and teaching conser I attended the annual conserva In different aspects of conserva These one week sessions for vation at the particular grade tion scholarship program July tion, field trips, films, and a about 80 teachers and 20 people level in which we are involved. 28 to Aug. 2. The program con wealth of material to be used in from the Michigan Department It is difficult to summarize sisted of guided field trips which ou'r classroom for teaching. of Conservation are designed to such a full week since there acquainted the group with our Lastly, but not least a canoe give the students an understand were so many interesting ideas, natural resources and manage trip down the Au Sable to com ing and appreciation of Mich so well coordinated and pre ment problems In the state. It plete the weeks' activities. It igan's natural resources and to sented during the week. After helped to give one a back ground will be a challenge to teach con develop techniques for conserva analyzing my own reaction to the for understanding the problems servation to my students this tion education in our schools learning process I am more in a statewide conservation pic GLADYS BULLARD year. and communities. convinced than ever of the ef ture. Lectures and group dis Thanks to the Clinton County clard of living and society and how We arrived Sunday afternoon, fectiveness of good audio-visual cussions were conducted byper- Soil Conservation for making a teacher can take this informa registered, were assigned to materials and field trips. sonnel resource and curriculm this Scholarship available. tion back to the classroom and dormitories, had a delicious tur specialists from colleges and incorporate it In his or her key dinner and then an evening We were also very fortunate to universities. It helped to give teaching. Sincerely, orientation session. have as our resource people one a guiding philosophy how to Our program consisted of the MRS RAY THORNTON Monday's topic was "Earth some very personable, learned save, conserve and provide the following: Monday, Earth History Ovid-Elsie History and Mineral Resources." and dedicated people from the greatest use and enjoyment from and Mineral Resources, Tues Community Schools During the two morning sessions colleges, Michigan Department our resources. Resources were day, Soil and Water Resources. we heard lectures on soils and of Conservation and the Soil approached on the basis of taxa Additional report on 19C Wednesday, Forestry and Ecol minerals. In the afternoon we Conservation Service. tion, economics, recreation and visited an oil well, a pumping ogy. Thursday, Man and Re It was a pleasant, worthwhile political decisions. "When the lands are impov station and a gravel pit for the sources Examination. week and I am sure that Con Conservation was taught as erished, people lower their rockhounds. (Yes, we collected servation Education will be cor wise use and management of our Sincerely, standards, both physically and some Petoskey stones.) We also related into many of my class resources, in their relationship GLADYS BULLARD spiritually."—Dr. Walter Low- saw a soil strata demonstration. room activities in the future. to man and his needs, his stan- Swegles Street School dermilk. Monday evening's lecturer, Miss Mary Jane Dockeray, geologist and naturalist at the Grand Rap ids Public Museum showed slides with her lecture as well as a collection of rocks and minerals. MARIE BLAUWIEKEL "Water Resources" was the topic for Tuesday. The lectures and field trips this day centered around water pollution of our Inland lakes as well as the Great Lakes. Management and zoning of lake property topreventover- crowding, slums, and lake pol lution were discussed as well as shown to us on the field trip. We also visited fish and water fowl management areas. Wednesday's program was de voted to Forestry, Ecology and Wildlife Resources. Mr Ford Kellam, game biologist andRob- ert Borak, district forest super Modern Johnny Appleseed visor, both from the Michigan Department of Conservation Nearly everyone is familiar with the true story additional trees are growing along 23,000 acres were the speakers and guides on of Johnny Appleseed, a pioneer of conservation, of Michigan's beautiful streams and rivers. These the field trip. These two de reforestation and beautlfication. But few are millions of trees are valuable not only as a dicated and talented men made aware of the extensive reforestation program practical conservation program, but provide this a very Informative and in being carried on right here in Michigan! wooded beauty, a haven for wildlife and add to teresting day with their realistic Back in the twenties, Consumers Power started the pleasure of hunters, tourists and vacationers. presentation of the problems in a reforestation program. Today, we plant thou It's another nice thing about having Consumers their areas. We visited the 4,500 sands of trees a year. As a result 23,000,000 Power as a neighbor. acre area west of Roscommon which burned this spring, plus several forest management plots and a deer feeding area. Thursday morning we saw a film on the Au Sable Watershed and heard Mr Howard Campbell from the Tourism Division of consumers Power the Michigan Department of Con Where "C.P."stands for Continuing Progress servation discuss the future of Michigan's recreation and tour ist industry. That afternoon, in a pouring rain, we went on a three hour canoe trip on the Au Sable Page 26C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Tree farms treat forests (Continued from Pg. 18C) such work is necessary. If the need of such work is indicated accepted as a tree farm and at and has not been done, such the same time mis-manage his stands will not be certified. woodland. Before a woodland may be FOREST PLANTATIONS will certified in the American Tree be included in the total tree farm Farm System, it must be in area regardlessofage,providing spected by an inspecting forester other acreage is eligible for who reports to the tree farm certification. Thinnings, release committee. Applications for in cuttings, and pruning will be spection are available from the considered as evidence of man Forestry Division, Michigan De agement intent. However, young partment of Natural Resources, stands may be certified before Lansing, Mich. 48926. AFTER APRIL '68 LAND JUDGING CONTEST Dorian Carroll, SCS manager of the Plant Materials Sand & Gravel Center at Rose Lake Experimental Station in southeastern Clinton County, explains to a group of FFA boys the various experimental plantings and their ps experimental plantings and their possible uses. The insight followed the SCD land judging contest last April. Elsie By Mrs Neva Keys Recently installed officers of the Ovid Bethel No. 3G, of the CONCRETE WORK International Order of Job's Daughters with Honored Queen —We Also Have— • Nancy Cross presiding, held their first regular meeting Jan. 13, Pea Stone, Screened Top Soil, with 23 daughters and nine council members present. Processed Road Gravel, Stone Among those introduced were: for Any Use! Sue Besko, past honor queen; Debbie Watson, grand represen tative to Nevada; Pam Fowler, MILKING SYSTEMS guardian; Lewis Goodrich, asso ciate guardian; and Mrs Mickey MARTIN BLOCK CORP. Besko, past guardian. We also handle . . . South Gilson Rd., Just North of Colony Rd. Phone 224-2621 Although invitations had been CLAY and ZERO received from the St. Clair Shores Bethel Ts*o. 52 for the Grand Bethel exemplification of BARN EQUIPMENT initiatory degrees and reception SOIL CONSERVATION Jan. 18, the Corunna Bethel in stallation of officers Jan. 17, road conditions and other com SOIL CONSERVATION IS mitments, made it impossible DOLLAR CONSERVATION . . . Saves You Money... for the members to attend. The librarian Sue Austin, gave We congratulate the Clinton County a New Year's poem, "Ring On", at Uie close of the business Soil Conservation District for its fine meeting. work throughout this past year. Peggy Rum m ell, Ruth Ann Baker and Sue Austin were in stalled by Past Honored Queen Sue Besko as they were unable to be present for the recent in Nemanis Electric Co. stallation. 201 N. Main OVID, MICH. Phone 834-2200 WE BELIEVE IN SOIL CONSERVATION TT GOOD FARM MACHINERY Pays You Dividends! We salute the farmers of Clinton County for their outstanding conservation job and support the Clinton County Soil Conservation District. CLINTON JF#-> We are Here to Serve You TRACTOR *Seeds *Fertilizer-bagged and bulk SALES *Anhydros Ammonia *Feed and Farm Supplies *Grain and Seeds MASSEY-FERGUSON — NEW ItJEA EQUIPMENT OVID ROLLER MILLS 108 E. Railroad ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3082 OVID Ph. 862-5111 Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 27C Basic plans recorded by WORK REPORT July 1, 1967 - June 30, 1968 49 district cooperators This Year To Date District Cooperators 49 882 Conservation Plans 49 728 Names Acres Conservation Plans Revised 9 - BATH Soil Survey (acres) 32,652 350,000 Clair Everhardt 7 Cons. Cropping System (acres) 4,331 - FINANCIAL REPORT James Cronk 63 Crop Residue Management Jack Walker 69 (acres) 3,199 - Ditch Bank Seeding (feet) 6,520 - BENGAL JULY 1, 19G7 - June 30, 1968 Minimum Tillage (acres) 3,376 - Girl Scout Council 135 Grass Waterway (acres) 1.7 80.9 AUDITED Land Smoothing (acres) 119 3,091 BINGHAM Tile Drains (feet) 534,007 10,026,402 Dennis Bauer 80 Open and Field Ditches (feet) 5,070 461,502 Balance on Hand July 1, 1967 $ 759.59 Ray Doyle 183 Grade Stabilization Structures 1 126 Ben Swanchara 120 Farm Ponds 16 89 RECEIPTS: Paul Henning 157 Field Windbreaks (feet) 8,300 194,790 State Committee: Donald Boettger 97 Hedgerow Planting (feet) 2,900 188,280 District Administrative Funds $ 631.68 Tree Planting (acres) 72 742 Conservation District Aide Funds 267.00 DALLAS Woodland Management (acres) 150 1.486 State and Regional Meetings 62.66 Clare Feldpausch 80 Wildlife Habitat Management Operating Receipts: (acres) 281 2,066 Board of Supervisors 3000.00 DeWITT Stripcropping Field & Contour Sale of Trees and Shrub Planting 2361.25 Helen Weiss 60 (acres) 40 1,396 Tree Planter Rentals 32.50 Ronald E. Welfare 4 Cropland to grassland (acres) 549 ** Annual Meeting Receipts 321,00 Cropland to Woodland (acres) 13 Air Tour 322.05 DUPLAIN — Cropland to Wildlife-Rec. (acres) 18 •4 Special Projects 350.00 Elsie Lions Club 4 Noncropland to Wildlife-Rec. Refunds 5.00 (acres) 38 Miscellaneous 36.42 EAGLE Land Leveler Rental 387.50 Stuart Hardenburg 143 Newsletter 255.00 Clayton E. Kokx 65 The above figures (total to date) include the land treatment Teachers Scholarships 234.00 Dr L, R. McElmurry, M.D. 149 In the Catlin - Waters Watershed, i.e. 3,700 feet of open and Total Receipts $8266.06 Anthony Fox 159 field ditches; 50,616 feet of tile drains; 292 acres of crop William R. Butler 130 residue management; 176 acres minimum tillage by the co- TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $9025.65 G. R. Chauwin 3 operators in the watershed. Not included in the above are im G. R. Walt 130 provements using PBL.566 (small watershed act). Completed in DISBURSEMENTS: - Dr. Dean R. Olson, M.D. 120 1968 were 17 acres of brush control; 23 acres of critical area Office Supplies and Postage $ 385.45 Morris Johnson 355 planting; 1,709 feet of diversion constructed; 68 grade stabi Directors Mileage and Expense 455.95 William W. Otis 54 lization structures; 23 acres of mulching for ditch bank seeding; Fees, Dues, Etc. 170.00 Harold Haddix 289 23,015 feet of channel improvement; 315 feet of tile outlets Social Security 276.79 and drains to the new channel. Conservation District Aide 2772.80 ESSEX Also, in addition to the above practices, Elton Twork, Reforestation Program Expense: Robert Betz 190 conservation forester, gave woodland management assistance Trees 1479.00 to several farmers, marking trees for harvesting or culling, Labor 16.00 GREENBUSH assisting on tree planting sites and varieties, and insect and Refunds 23.63 Gaylord Crowell 65 weed control. Educational Program Expense: Technical assistance was given to 175 farmers who cooperated Annual Meetings 386.00 LEBANON with the agricultural conservation program, which is admin Youth Activities 147.52 Bernard Goodknecht 202 istrated by the ASCS office in St. Johns. Eleven pooling agree Publications 300.50 ments or drainage groups were included with a total of 28 farms Educational Materials 130.90 OLIVE in the groups. This assistance included site selection, layout, Soil Stewardship 95.50 Danny W. Boos 6 supervision of installation and certification of conservation Teachers Scholarships 234.00 Anthony J. Schneider 38 practices. Participation is voluntary, and all farmers are eligible Tree Planter: Don Nichols 119 to take part. Upkeep and Repair .99 Glenn Pearson 160 Our accomplishments were made possible by the combined Other Miscellaneous Expenses: efforts of the cooperating land owners, the directors of the Insurance and Bonding 22.00 RrLEY Clinton Soil Conservation District, the technical staff provided Junior Directors 3.20 Carl L. Huhn 400 by the U. S. Soil Conservation Service and other cooperating Miscellaneous 780.04 Eric Peterson 22 agencies. Total Disbursements $7680.27 William Ashenfelter 118 Lewis Pearson 150 Respectfully submitted, BALANCE OF CASH AVAILABLE $1345.38 LLOYD B. CAMPBELL VICTOR District Conservationist Donald J, Richards Harvey R. Plont County, state Richard D. Simmons Arthur P. LeRoy Hubfaardston Ward Smith Mrs Mamie O'Connell progressing Henry Soave Phone 981-2374 Jack L. Wolf against pollution Theo Mroeczka Mr and Mrs Jack Billings Continued from Page 18C WATERTOWN called Jan. 18 on her mother, sources of all kinds, we must Harry W. Klein Mrs Iva Rogers, and attended the not delay one minute in doing Ivan Page supper served at the American all in our power to protect that Thomas Katalenich Legion Club House. which we have in such great Dr Keare Lovoll, M.D. Jan. 19, Mrs Iva Rogers had abundance. Harmon Cropsey her brother, Keith Hillabrandtof It is urgent that we do this Lawrence Sorenson Ionia for dinner. Miss Josephine because our failure to do so Brayton called after church ser would leave us open to bitter repeated—in fact, that they are vices in the moring. recriminations from generations corrected to the extent of our Harvey Allen came to shovel yet unborn who will say: "Why ability to do so. paths for Mrs Lera Caesar after did our ancestors in the 1960's the snowstorm—one of the "thir let us down? Why didn't they do IT IS ENCOURAGING, indeed, teen widows" living in Hubbard- something about preserving our that soil conservation districts, ston. natural resources before it was like that in the Clinton area, Mrs Edward Cusack has been too late?" are doing a dedicated job of transferred to the Lansing San Few states, in the United States protecting our land against itarium, from the Carson City can match Michigan's 3,000 erosion and deterioration. Hospital, for treatment. miles of shoreline, 30,000 miles Joining as it does the 3,000 Jack Daily, an Olds employee of streams, 11,000 natural lakes, other soil and water districts in from Hubbardston, fell on the ice and millions of acres of good the nation, the Clinton district In the parking lot, breaking bones farm land and somegoodtimber. can have, in its own way, an in his back and shoulder, causing For all too long, Michigan important part in making the wisest use of our land. much pain and discomfort. Send suffered from lack of intelligent The serious problem of erosion and silt him a card or call at the Ionia conservation programs. N o w, Let me commend members of Memorial Hospital. fortunately, our Department of the Clinton Soil Conservation often effect the activities, health and play Mrs Richard Osborn called on Natural Resources Is taking a District for their significant con areas of the younger generation. Here leading role in seeing to it that tribution to the nation's conser her mother, Mrs Anna Williams little girls wonder "What happened?" and brother, William, Jan. 20. our mistakes of the past are not vation picture. Page 28 C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Dedicated The SCD and SCS Soil The soil Conservation Society Conservation of America is dedicated and partnership programs pledges its energies and facilities to the promotion and advancement of renewable By DALE BALL District board of directors and to shops, newsletters and general "The wealth and strength of natural resources conservation to its many landowner cooperators. meetings for district directors the end that water, soil, grass, a country are its population, and Michigan Department of Agri The Clinton District is one of so they may better serve peo forests and wildlife, in the best part of the population culture and Chairman, State Soil 83 such units of state govern ple in a more efficient manner. are the cultivators of the soil. abundance, may be used and ment in 81 counties. Over 53,- Another responsibility of the enjoyed by mankind forever. Conservation Committee Independent farmers are every 000 landowners and occupiers in State Soil Conservation Commit where the basis of society and The Michigan Department of Michigan are district cooper tee is acting for the governor true friends of liberty. "—Andrew "Good, permanently produc ators. in receiving and processing ap tive land is the basis of our Agriculture, through its State Jackson. The State Soil Conservation plications from local people for wealth, our health, our happi Soil Conservation Committee, Committee, by law, has respon watershed assistance under Con ness, and our peace—here and extends its best wishes to the sibility to aid local communities gressional Act 566. To date, "Good food grown on good abroad."--Dr. Hugh H. Bennett. Clinton County Soil Conservation organize and operate districts. about 40 such applications have soil, properly prepared, will do The Committee is composed of been approved for federal water more than all medicines in the seven members: fouraredistrict shed assistance. world to make life longer and YOUR DRAIN TILE directors appointed to the com These are illustrations that happier for the average citizen." mittee by the governor; three are soil and water conservation pro —Jonathan Forman, M.D. INSTALLATION SHOULD BE A members because of their office. grams are partnership efforts They are the Director, Michigan between federal, state and "I know of no pursuit in which ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME Department of Agriculture; Di communities. By working to more real and important service rector, Michigan Department of gether, we can continue to pro can be rendered to any country PROJECT Conservation; and the Dean of perly manage and use these basic than by improving its agri Agriculture and Natural Re resources on a sustained basis. cultures—George Washington. sources, Michigan State Uni versity. Representatives from Insist on MICHIGAN VITRIFIED TILE ... the Michigan Association of Dis Trend to fewer but GUARANTEED 100 YEARS in written certificate form tricts, U. S. Soil conservation Service, .Agriculture Stabiliza tion and Conservation Commit larger farms continues High Crushing tee, State Water Resources Com >: The U. S. Department of Agriculture Strength mission, and MSU Cooperative Ij Crop Reporting Board estimates there Extension Service regularly |:i will be 3,059,000 fewer farms operating Low Absorption meet with the committee as ad Add Reilitlng >• in the United States in 1968 compared visors. £ to 1967 but the average 1968 farm of Frost Proof ;:• 369 acres will be 2.5 percent larger Exceeds Required The committee administers a |i; than a year earlier. Specifications state appropriation for district programs. About$100,000isdis :•: The 19G8 estimate of farm numbers tributed to the S3 districts for ;•: represents a 25 per cent decline since Complete line of factory-made connections administrative expenses and to :•: 1959. Farm size increased 28 per cent help districts employ full or ;•: in the same period. (jOln parttime aides. In turn districts Ask about our new PERFORATED TILE— must also obtain some local excellent for heavy soils, matching money and provide the removes excess water quickly Committee with an approved an Help - for finding nual audit of receipts and ex CALL COLLECT 743-3444 penses. THE MICHIGAN VITRIFIED TILE CO. The committee regularly good contractors CORUNNA, MICHIGAN sponsors many activities such By PAUL KOCH your area. He is concerned with as regional meetings, work Assistant State Conservation possible soil erosion on the Engineer U.S. Soil Conservation freshly exposed ground and fol Service lows SCS suggestions for re ducing erosion. SOIL CONSERVATION IS A MUST Whether It's a pond, a water An able contractor runs a way or a tile system, the care highly efficient operation. He We congratulate the Clinton County Soil Conservation Dtstncr ror ful choice of a good conservation saves his clients money by using contractor is like having money the equipment best suited for their outstanding job of conserving our" soil. We support the farmers of in the bank—it's an economic the job with efficiency and pre this area and their conservation program. investment in the future. Even cision. He and his crew are well though his hourly rate may be versed in using surveyors' in a little higher, an experienced struments and at figuring grades conservation contractor can pro- and cuts in the land. dune a top quality job that not FARM SUPPLIES ... Are also a Must . only fulfills its purpose, butalso Safety, particularly with re protects your soil and water spect to pipelines, buried cables, resources. and overhead obstructions, is one of his concerns. He is espe Come in and Check our Complete Line of Quality The conservation contractor is cially careful when working Farm Supplies—Paint, Plumbing Supplies . . . Our experienced in digging ponds and around people and their personal channels for landowners who be property. products are sure to fill your needs „ . . Our low, long to the local Soil Conser low prices will please you0 vation District or who just be In addition, he is also a good lieve in practicing wiselanduse. community man. Ho will not will He readily cooperates with the fully carry out a job that will SCD in following the engineer harm your neighbor's property ing plans prepared by U.S. Soil or possessions, nor will ho al Conservation Service techni low his construction site to de DALMAN HARDWARE cians. He is familiar with and liver a large amount of sediment follows guidelines for ACP cost- to the local streams. PLUMBING SUPPLIES-PAINT FARM SUPPLIES sharing programs. Membership in the Michigan The better contractor is gen- Land Improvement Contractors acteristics, problems, and'ac Association is a good guide. The DeWitt, Mich. Phone 669-6785 ceptable land uses of the soils in Association promotes improved able land uses of the soils in standards for contracting work and better land use practices. For Greater Success in Your Soil Conservation Plan's The Clinon County Soil Con servation District maintains a list of contractors in this part Specify Our Line of of Michigan who have done pre vious jobsinvolvingconservation excavation projects. The list can be seen at the SCD office at 100 S. Ottawa, St. Johns, Mich CLAY DRAIN igan. 3" - 24" Diameter Perhaps the bpst advertise ment of an outstanding conser vation contractor is the quality of his previous jobs. Ask your GRAND LEDGE CLAY PRODUCT CO. neighbors and friends with ponds Phone 627-2104 Area 517 Grand Ledge, Mich. <«s.V of drain systems who did their excavation work. Their satisfac 1906 — 63 Years of Time Proven Clay Products. Good for as Many More — 1969 tion is his best recommendation. Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Page 29C New Clinton SCD cooperators during 1968 Names. Acres DeWITT GREENBUSH OVID Melvin Howe 50 Frank Sipkovsky 220 Willis M. Kosht 141 BATH Margaret Kimball 85 Gerald Sipkovsky 118 Claude E. Coon 5 - Leon F. Miller 126 RILEY DUPLAIN Robert Exelby 144 Charles J. Zarka 1 Elsie Lions Club 4 Gaylord Crowell 65 Eric Peterson 2L BENGAL Leo Harrington 78 Arthur A. Wainwright Jr. 12 Max Ballinger 180 Edmund Falk 56 Steve Hanacek 152 Eugene Sigafoose 16 LEBANON Norman Thelen 198 EAGLE Mary Lou Elsenheimer 160 Vern Puetz 120 BINGHAM William W. Otis 54 Gerald Henning 40 Fdward Grams & Son 394 Harold Haddix 289 VICTOR Eugene Rennels 106 Elmer Hardenburg 143 OLIVE Stanley Braska 40 Gerald Hennlng 262 G. R. Chauwin 3 Bernard E. Miller 40 George C. Swart 100 Jack Stenberg Jr. 54 Clarence Waltz 100 George Jorae 104 1/2 Paul Bullard 237 WATERTOWN ESSEX Joe H. Armbrustmacher 94 Lawrence Sorenson 63 Robert Beta 190 Virgil Yanz 80 Clare V. Havens 69 DALLAS Roger L. Vandervort 80 Keith K. Mygrants 160 Harry W. Klein 183 Raymond D. Cook 104 Harry H. Vanderstow, Jr. 80 Danny Boos 6 Ivan R, Page 18 •:••.•:•:•:« You can have beitter Do n't take natural ass( 3ts for qranted Continued from Page 2 about one million acres of for areas shifting from agriculture ral communities. Some 278,000 mer agricultural land each year. to urban development. fishing from your pond people are served by additional Water pollution has become a The future of our resources, If your bass won't bite, lay water supplies from watershed major conservation issue, with of the quality of our enviroment, By ORVILLE BEACHLER some logs at intervals along the projects reservoirs. 4 billion tons of sediment will be resolved by the answers Soil Conservation Technician shore. It will give the big ones a The 51 resource conservation reaching our waterways each to some questions that we as a home. and development projects now year, along with chemicals, pes nation, and local people within Do you have trouble getting the underway are speeding up re ticides, and animal and indus their own communities, must One pond owner strunk wires answer. fish in your pond to bite? Quite and electric lights low over the gional resource conservation trial wastes, s a few farmers in Clinton County water at spots easy to cast to. work and helping to develop re seemed to have that problem this THE FEDERAL WATER Re "The most valuable resource All summer, swarms of insects source potential that will Im sources Council—in the nation's summer. Here" are a few tips prove the social, economic and of this Nation is the soil. Gold gathered under the lights, falling first national water assesment— Is more spectacular; iron has about improving the habitat of into the water to be gobbled by physical welfare of the people your farm pond that I picked up predicts that water needs In the in two generations made men' fish. The bugs made an excellent in project areas and ultimately nation will increase five-fold in in an article written by Byron in the Nation. richer; copper has opened up fattening food; the fish grew fast. the next 50 years. In this con greater possibilities of advan Dalrymple, a noted sportsman More important perhaps, the light Looking ahead, our society and fisherman. nection, the council recommen cing techniques. But, it is the called them in like a dinner bell. is requiring more and more ded "increased emphasis onland He asks youtopictureanatural from its natural resources. soil which produces the lasting Casting to the edge of the lighted treatment and management of and essential wealth of the Na lake. It usually has a few old areas brought great results. Pressures are being put on our agricultural -and other water- stemps in the shallow areas, a land and water andnewproblems tion."— Brinser and Shepard, in If your pond is shadeless, stick related lands to protect streams "Our Use of the Land," patch of cattails and weeds and a willow cutting into the bare are being added to the old. and water supplied from silta- there always seem to be fish in bank. Soon you will have a spread tion" and cited the need for Plan to plant this spring—to those areas. Muskies lie in wait Urban development and high ing tree whose shade will be a ways and airports are taking more attention to planning in replace our dead elms. along criss-crossed sunken logs. haven for fish and a way of con So do walleyes. Typical farm centrating them for easy fishing. ponds have none of these. Another farmer who had an un Sunken logs or brush make good shaded pond nailed sheets of gal fish havens. A Wisconsin pond vanized roofing to a frame of Farmers Petroleum owner sunk an open square of 2 x 4's on pilings, making small brush in his lake, weighted it with patches of shade. Soon dozens of rocks and logs criss-crossed on fish were hanging out under them. top and built a dock over two A concentration of fish, re sides of the square. The fishing is member, makes them more sus tremendous! Small fish swarm in ceptible to your proposition with for food, safety and comfort—the its string attached. Perhaps like same things that bring in the humans, they realize that with minnows, crayfish and nymphs all the competition around, they they feed on. Crapples and wall need to grab fast or miss out. eyes crowd around, too. Drop a live minnow down alongside that brush and you'have a strike in no There are 19 million ex-smok time. ers in the United States. Soil Conservation Means Good Farming-so does .|. . OLIVER! Tank Wagon Service Now Available For Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil & Gasoline BAD WEATHER and ROUGH TERRAIN Can't AT OUR NEW FACILITY IN ST. JOHNS WE CARRY IN Stop STOCK-TIRES, BATTERIES & RELATED ACCESSORIES ! OLIVER 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRACTORS 4-wheel drive lets you-use all that power-pull 40% more- faster! 3 slzes-66, 92, 105 Oliver certified PTO horse power, 4 through 8-plow models. Operates at faster field speed and where 2-wheel tractors won't operate! Plus all FARMERS PETROLEUM the advanced features you want! You owe it to good farm ing to look into Oliver 4-wheel drive! PHONE 224-7900 Hofferbert Oliver Sales ST. JOHNS, MICH. BANNISTER Phone UN2-5300 Page 30C Wednesday, January 29, 1969 Mapping Prune black walnut trees acreage up to get higher-value logs Black walnut trees give us our expand. This will Increase the to 250,000 most valuable wood for furniture diameter growth rate of the trunk and veneer. Scattered over our and you toll getasawlog earlier. By SHELDON HOLCOMB southern Michigan farms are A rule of thumb for determin SoU Scientist " many trees from small saplings ing the amount of growing space U.S. Soil Conservation Service to small poles which will never the tree needs is as follows: There are over 100 different bring high values because they D=the diameter at breast high kinds of soil in Clinton County. will have low limbs which will d.b.h. Individual soils may be sandy grow large and produce short log D plus 4 ^ space needed. and loose; others clayey and trees, says Elton Twork, area sticky. Some are nearly level forester for the Dept, of Natural If D is 6 inches: D plus 4 .•= while others are'slopingorsteep. Resources. 10 feet-the radius around each Similar soil areas are plotted on Walnut growing in woodlots tree that needs to be cleared of aerial photographs and given the with other species have their competitive trees and shrubs. same name. Names help one to lower limbs shaded and these To encourage owners to prune remember the different kinds of limbs die before the tree is 10 walnut black cherry and sugar soil much like the names of or 12 years old. These small dead maple to get higher quality logs, Holstein cows, Shorthorn cows, limbs soon fall off and the wound the Agricultural Conserva and Shetland ponies. As with is soon grown over. As the timber tion Program may pay up to 80 farm livestock, names also bring grows more limbs are shaded- per cent of the cost of pruning as to mind the nature of the soil out and the process is continued. determined by the area forester, and its usefulness to the land Thus a tree with a clean stem is owner. produced, a good log tree. Where's the driver? Detailed soil surveys have now We can quicken this process by been completed on 250,000 acres pruning the lower limbs as the A motor vehicle survey has in Clinton County. Work was in tree grows in height. Start when revealed that in 1940 each car progress in Bengal, Duplain, the tree is two inches or less in on the road contained an average Greenbush Townships during diameter. Prune an individual of 3.2 persons. 1968. Field work was done by only once every two years and re In 1950, occupancy had de soil scientists of the Soil Con move only one or two of the lowest clined to an average of 2.1 per servation Service and the Mich limbs so that not more than 1/3 sons per car. igan Agricultural Station. of the leaf area is removed. If By 1960, the average was down Soil augers first bit into the more is removed, height growth to 1.4 persons per car. Clinton County countryside in will be slowed down. If we project those statistics 1964. Since then many detailed Since there are more walnut to 1980, every third car goingby observations have been made trees growing in fence rows, old will have nobody in it! throughout the area in order to fields, etc., pruning is a neces plot the kinds of soil and other sity if you expect to grow a valu More than three-fifths of all features of the landscape. Other able saw-log tree. Your goal land in the 50 states is pri townships that have a completed should be to get a tree trunk vately owned. Privately owned soil survey include Bath, DeWitt, clean of branches for at least 17 land produces 80 per cent of the Watertown, Victor, Olive, Riley, feet above ground. game for hunting and has 85 Ovid, and Bingham. See that the crown has room to percent of the wildlife habitat. AGRICULTURAL LIME Proper pruning over the years is resulting IS A BASE FOR GOOD in a smooth, straight black walnut saw log. NEWS WANT ADS SOIL CONSERVATION . Do the.zzr...,'?. TrickT'-.r. Qukk Proper Liming Gives You Full Utilization You'll Be Amazed of Your Fertilizers and Natural Soil Nutrients ... 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Soil Conservation Service are not being used wisely. Action shown that land undergoing de Soil survey information, which programs in soil conservation velopment produces as much as at one time was used primarily The quality of our environment districts will help preserve our 200 times the sediment load that for determining the capacity of is now in jeopardy. There is lots environment. is produced on farmland. agricultural land, is now being of work to be done. The time for Today's farmland may be the used by more and more urban action is now. site of tomorrow's housing de It costs as little as three to people to locate safe industrial The soil conservation districts velopment, highway, school, five cents per cubic yard to con and residential sites, to evaluate in Michigan and the U.S. Soil shopping center, airport, or trol erosion, but it costs nearly soil and land conditions for high Conservation Service have long other facility. Nearly 3,000 acres $2 a yard to remove it from the ways, for pipelines, and for air been working to promote the of agricultural land in the United water once it is there. A prop ports. Every day more and more wise and careful use of natural States are being changed to other er combination of conservation planning people, developers, resources. The proper use of all uses every day. practices applied to lands having contractors, engineers, organi resources is a problem of both Soil andwaterproblems, which agricultural, industrial, urban, zations, individuals, local gov the urban and rural segments of may have been minor when the recreational, or educational uses ernments, and other groups are our society. land was farmed, are now much can reduce the sediment accumu using soil survey information to The Soil Conservation Service greater. Erosion rates have in lation up to 90 per cent. solve their conservation pro has technical assistance pro creased drastically. The heavier The demand for recreational blems. The information is also grams and conservation mea sediment load chokes the land has sky-rocketed in recent used to select sites for open sures to meet the needs of all streams, lakes, and rivers. years. The Soil Conservation space recreation areas and land users. Resource problems Whether the sediment stops on Service can furnish guidelines lakes, and as a basis for health within tile cities are as critical other agricultural land; whether on the conservation practices ordinances for zoning and build as those in the rural areas. It is deposited on the roadbed needed to help owners adapt suit ing codes. VERNE M. BATHURST Urban complexes are growing of a highway; whether it moves able lands to appropriate recrea The Soil Conservation Service getting needed conservation and expanding into the country into a storm sewer; or whether tional uses. Land users want is happy to be associated with measures on the land—action in side, creating excessive erosion it stops in some small stream more wildlife on their lands. the important work being carried helping bring about, through con problems where lands of pre or goes into a river, or even The Soil Conservation Service out by the Michigan Soil Con servation planning, the desir vious agricultural use are hap into the Great Lakes, it is a provides the technical know-how servation District, their direc able land use applications — hazardly converted into non- serious problem. The quality of on desirable tree and Shrub tors and cooperators. Your pro action in improving the environ agricultural uses. our surroundings suffers. species beneficial to wildlife. gram is one of action—action in ment in which we live. The Soil Conservation Service We now have the technical works closely with landowners to practices and the technical know- select the proper use for a par- how to effectively control erosion and the resultingsedimentonany *God lias lent us the earth for land use. Erosion on lands which CONGRATULATIONS our life. It is a great entail. are being converted from crops It belongs as much to those who to houses can be controlled as are to come after us as to us, effectively and precisely as ero and we have no right to any sion on agricultural lands. Soil to the Clinton County thing we do or neglect, to in conservation districts have a volve them in any unnecessary major role in helping all land penalties, or to deprive them of owners and land users apply the the benefit which was in our needed conservation practices. power to bequeath."—Ruskin. Not all erosion occurs on agri Soil Conservation District cultural land or in rural areas. 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