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VOL. 91 NO. 4 THURSDAY, MAY 2, I974 VOL. 20 NO. 5

Curtain Goes Up Thursday On The Cascade To Select New Fire Chief Spring Clean Musical Comedy 'Guys And Dolls' A recommendation for employment of Cascade Township's first full-time fireman, who would bccome fire chief, June I, will be acted upon May 13 by the township board. Up Set For Trustee Joseph E. Popma, chairman-of a special committee named to make the selection, recommend- ed the board appoint John Kwekel, 32. Kwekel, a lieutenant in the department, was one of three inter- May 6-10 viewed by the committee. If the recommendation is approved, Kwekel would There are a lot of reasons to take advantage of Low- succeed Grover Buttrick, a charter member of the vol- ell's Clean up week, scheduled to be held this year unteer department organized in 1941 and its chief from May 6 through May 10, but, here are a couple of since 1965. Popma said the fulltime position was offer- reasons you might not have thought of. ed Buttrick, who declined for personal reasons. Donald First, getting rid of excess trash can eliminate fire Winters, a third candidate interviewed, also asked not hazards, according to Lowell Fire Chief Frank Baker. to be considered, Popma said. Trash piled in attics and basements are ideal places for All three had been recommended by the 26-mem- a fire to start and spread quickly. ber volunteer department. Salary of the full-time chief Baker also noted that such trash also serves as fuel will be $10,000, according to Clerk Edward Meyer. for a fire already started. The board delayed action because Trustee D. R. Secondly, getting your house, garage, warehouse, Ellinger, a member of the committee was absent. backyard or whatever cleaned out during this week, The board also set May 13 for an answer to two can save you money, too. It will save you a trip to the property owners protesting a zoning change made dump, plus the items are picked up by the city at no when the board approved a new interim zoning map charge. earlier this month. The map has been published and The Lowell Street Sanitation Department trucks becomes effective May 18. will pick up all rubbish and household debris that has The land involved is in the vicinity of Kraft Avenue been placed at the curb, providing the material is in and 52nd Street SE. Attorneys representing property containers or bundled. owners Mike Fishman and William Meyers questioned Cooperation of all residents is asked to use only con- if proper notification procedures had been followed. tainers that can be lifted onto the trucks. Do not use The board promised a check with its legal counsel and 55 gallon drums, as they become too heavy to lift when an answer prior to the effective date of the map. full. Bulky rubbish such as trees, weeds and large card- School Emergency Preparedness board boxes are to be bundled so as not to exceed four The Lowell Senior High School Vocal Music Dtpertment, under the direction of Paul Balaam, will pre- feet in length, nor more than 50 pounds in weight. sent the musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" this Thurday, Friday and Saturday nights. May 2,3 and 4, at Workshop To Be Heli May 2 Please do not rake leaves into the gutters at the curb 8 p.m.. in tha high school auditorium. or ditchcs-they will 'not' be picked up. The City crews will pick up debris on the East side Rehaarsing for the play about underground gamblers and sentimental chorus girls in Naw York City in A one-day School Emergency Preparedness Work- of the Flat River on Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and tha aarly 50's are-Carrie Weemhoff who plays tha part of a Salvation Army woman, Sarah Brown; Rick shop for public school administrators in Kent, Ottawa 7; on the West side of Rat River on Wednesday, Thurs- Thompson, in tha roll of Sky Mastarson, and Tom SchekMI. and Muskegon counties will be held in Grand Rapids next Thursday. day and Friday, May 8,9 and 10. Advanced tickets may ba purchased at tha school, and they will be availaMa at tha door. The State Board of Education workshop is being held for the purpose of developing or updating disaster MALFROID, IN CONCERT plans for schools in the three counites. Larry Malfroid of Grand Rapids will present a Classi- Topics that will be discussed include severe weather, cal Guitar Concert Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m., in the Commission Vote Supports School floods, bomb threats, disturbances and demonstrations. St. Cecclia Auditorium. This benefit concert for La It is the first of a series of workshops that will be held Leche League of Grand Rapids will enable the chapter throughout the state. to send representatives to the July educational La Leche In Boundary Transfer Hassle HH if The workshop will be held starting at 10 a.m. at the League International Conference in Chicago. Hospitality Inn at 4041 Cascade Road S.E. bupcrmte/Aiem Leonard SmRc.uilormCd Lowni^ * so afi I'm asking is thatrffr School Paijcipal, Dennis Area School board members Monday night that the McMahon, continue With his search for students who school's long and drawn-out hassle with Lowelf Town- would i jally be interested in taking the course." ship over transferring the Middle School property into Four of the six buses ordered last Fall have been re- Schedules June 1 Pageant Ihe City of Lowell has finally been decided in the ceived, been checked over and three are in operation school's favor. already. The fourth is presently being undercoated Now in its fourth year running, the Miss Lowell entei Grand Rapids Junior College. The State Boundary Commission voted 4 to 0 to since the board saved money on the purchase price Showboat pageant looks to be ever better for 1974, Teresa Ryan with four contestants, three from Lowell and one from support the board's request, since they determined by having it done by school personnel in the new bus Undecided whether her talent presentation will be Forest Hills, submitting early entries. that there were many advantages to the school and no garage. singing or drama. Miss Ryan is looking to further her The pageant, which has dropped its Miss Michigan si^MTicant form to the township. education in a technical school when she graduates ^Electrical bids were received for rewiring Riverside franchise this year, is under the sponsorship of the Superintendent Sinke stated that it was a definite Wnifttary and thl Contract will be awarded to low from Lowell High School this June. Lowell Area Jaycees. Ed Ridgway will head the pageant and final decision and cannot be appealed but that it The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ryan, 2807 bidder, Martin Schneider of Lowell, after a check is committee for 1974, with Dean Collins serving as con- must, however, be written up and then approved again Segwun Avenue, Lowell, Miss Ryan lists her hobbies made to make certain all specifications have been met. testant chairman, and Dennis Weersing handling the as written. as horses, ceramics, learning guitar, singing, bicycling Speculation on whether or not the former Koewers programs and advertising. and motorcycle riding. The board was also informed that one petition form house could be sold and moved to make room for ad- Announcing June 1 as the date for this year's page- had been picked up to be circulated by a candidate ditional Runciman playground area next came up for ant, Ridgway revealed that all area girls, aged 17 years During her four years at Lowell High School, she running for one of the two board vacancies at the an- discussion. It was decided to seek additional informa- and older, are invited to seek the title of Miss Lowell has been a representative on the homecoming queen's nual June 10 election. The terms of both Dave Winge- tion before any decision can be made. Showboat. court, been a pom pom girl, played girl's basketball, taken drama, and been a member of the concert choir. ier and Dr. Robert Reagan expire at that time. Wingei- Board Member Dave Miller discusscd his and the Plan- The girls will be judged in three divisional classifica- Her outside activities find her in the Camp Fire Girl er has announced that he will run for re-election but ning Commission's concern owr a proposed eight foot tions-evening gowns, talent and swim suits, Ridgway program, a member of the Junior Tri-Hi-Y, and a 4-H Dr. Reagan is undecided. Potential candidates have un- fence to be erected next to the river on the closed sec- continued, with a panel of select judges being given the Club member. til Monday, May 13, to file their petitions. tion of Lafayette Street which will be converted to task of naming the new Showboat queen and her nm- Kimberly Waller A brief report on the newly formed Citizens' Study school playground area. While no one wants to have a ners-up. Individual awards for talent, swim suit and child fall in the river whUe playing in the area. Miller Miss Waller, a senior at Forest Hills Central High Committee was next presented to members of the Miss Congeniality will also be presented. School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Waller, board. The group held its first meeting last week at suggested that perhaps a lower fence covered with wild During a month of pre-pageant giooming, the con- roses would suffice and still be pleasing to the eye. In 817 Pettis Avenue, N.E., Ada. which time it considered several alternatives to hold testants will work on perfecting their talent presenta- the ensuing discussion it became apparent that the She shows horses all over the State of Michigan and the line on the present school program which ofier- tions ... will attend rehearsal sessions... and strive fence and a great many other issues pertaining to the loves to teach children how to dance. She is a teacher's wise may have to be cut back due to inflation and ris- to attain the nod of the judges as the new Miss Show- new location of Showboat will have to be ironed out. aide in gym, and has won the President's Physical Fit- ing costs. boat. In closing, the board granted a maternity leave to Upon her selection, the new reigning beauty will be ness award. One suggested solution was a slight millage increase. She has won numerous band, essay and painting Middle School teacher Jeanine Overton and accepted, plunged into a heavy schedule of promotional appear- The group will meet again Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 awards, is a 4-H Club member, and holds membership with regret, the resignation of Middle School instructor, ances ... parades, fairs, TV shows, etc., announcing p.m., in Rooms K 3 and 4 at the high school. The in the U.S. Pony Club. She can be found doing student Walter Burlagc. the 1974 shows starring impressionist George Kirby, meeting will be open to any member of the commun- council work at Forest Hills, where she is a pom pom July 25-27 and the New Christy Minstrels, July 18-20. ity who wishes to attend. girl, has been a cheerleader, and is on the girl's basket- She will also be promoting the fact that the "min- ball team. A motion to reconsider board approval for adding strel show under the stars," originally started in 1932, For her talent presentation. Miss Waller will do a hockey as a recognized school sport became enmeshed will be housed this year in a new $60,000 amphithea- modem dance. After graduation, she hopes to enter in a snarl of Roberts' Rules, but finally wound up with tre, offering more comfortable seating, some with Grand Rapids Junior College. the board definitely favoring the addition. During the back., and adequate room to stretch your legs, sit discussion it was pointed out that thus far only East back, and enioy the show of shows. Grand Rapids is considering adding the growing ice Official entry blanks for this year's pageant, so far, sport to their school program and that unless other have been filed by Lori Ann Courser, Helen Margar- schools followed suit we might possibly wind up with et (Meg) Reynolds, Teresa Ann Ryan, and Kimberly a team with only one opponent. Ann Waller. Don Kelly, Asst. Supt., pointed out, however, that Miss Courser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert it was not too many years ago that East Grand Rapids Courser, 203 North Hudson Street, Lowell, is a senior and Lowell had the only school wrestling teams. at Lowell Senior High School. A review of the 1971 building and site fund listed An exchange student to Denmark jn 1973, she has the following proposed expenditures: construction of won first place ratings in solo and ensemble festivals additions to Alto and BusfmeU, SI ,287,000; remodel- for both vocal and clarinet. In high school, she has ing Runciman, $75,000; remodeling present portion been active in the Ski Club, on the Debate Team, the of Alto, $25,000; remodeling present portion of Bush- Forensic Team, a member of the Chamber Choir, in nell, $20,000; construction and furnisning administra- the Band, been a participant in the all school plays and tion building, $175,000; washer in bus garage and ad- musicals for four years, and is an honor student. ditional asphalting in garage area, $6,000. Two contin- Miss Courser, who plans on attending Michigan gency funds were also included, $100,000 for the larg- State University, majoring in law, will give a skit as Lori Courser Teresa Ryan er project of the two elementary additions and $10,- her talent presentation. 000 allowed for the other items. Meg Reynolds The financing has already been provided for in the bond issue passed three years ago. Miss Reynolds, daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Reynolds and the late Herb Reynolds of 146 Valley Vista Drive, The board gave formal acknowledgement to mem- Lowell, will do an impressionistic dance as her talent ber Dave Wingeier's pet project, that of establishing a presentation. high school agriculture program. "It's been my feeling A senior at Lowell High School, Miss Reynolds for the past two or three years that we are an agricul- lists her hobbies as snow and water skiing, bicycling 4«m § tural area and we certainly should teach it in our and jewelry making. She is a member of the choir at W schools. the First Congregational Church of Lowell, is on Stek- Even if we weren't a farm community, I feel that ajl etee's Teen Board, and is active in the Lowell Area Jay- young women and young men should have a basic teens. Besides being a member of the Ski Club, and on knowledge of where our food comes from," Wingcier the student council, she served as Homecoming queen stated. at Lowell High School in 1973. "However," he added, "1 don't believe that we Out for a Sunday rida ... those balloonists When she graduates in June, Miss Reynolds plans to should go ahead and hire a teacher and purchase books find It 'windy' going over north Lowall. Meg Reynolds Kimberly Waller and materials if we are not going to have any students ROSIE DRIVE INN-Special of tha weak: Ham- COME IN-And chango your mind. Lat your hair burgs, 394. Chicken by the Bucket to go. Family "SUPER DAD" 8i "SON OF FLUBBER"—Is com- "THE WAY WE WERE"-Wtll b« at tht Strand axperianca . . . Helena Cuitts UnlParm Precision night, Tuesday night, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Staak 8( Lob- ing to tha Strand Theatre, Lowall, for ona full Theatre. Lowa!!, ona full weak. May 17-23. c3-5 Panning System at Vanity Hair Fashloni, 897-7506. star, $3.00. o4 weak. May 10-16. \ c3-4 A former Lowell resident. Douglas E. Wingeier. Pro- Miss Suzanne Lynn Timmcr and Patrick George Bud- Lowell Ledger-Suburban Life, May 2, 1974 3 Lowtfl Ledger-Subortan Life, Mty 2,1974 fessor of Christian Education at E.T.S. was recently nick were married April 20 in the East Congregational Married In Ohio Happy named Director of the Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) Church. In the hospital. Mrs. Ida Veiter, Kent Community; Demonstrate AROUND Program at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Bruce Barnes. Mrs. Jack (Ann) Kempker, Butterwonh. Keep a large salt shak- Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Tim- The D. Min. degree will be offered by the new Semin- • • • er filled with flour. It Booster List mer of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Budnick ary beginning September, 1974. Dr. Wingeier has been comes in handy when Instruments Birthday of Ada. • • • Recently released from the hosptial were Jill Sveadas. released from the majority of his teaching responsibili- flowering a board for roll- and Mrs. Glenn (Pearle) Sayles. MAY 2 the AREA Belinda Irene Snider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ger- tiss tor the remainder of the current academic year to ing out dough, coating Is Growing Jody Rork oversee the establishment of this new program. ald Snider of Alto and Randall Lee Honst, son of Mr, chicken, making gravy, During Concert Don't put it off, buy u share of the Lowell Show- Evelyn Elko Professor Wingeier has been a member of the E.T.S. and Mrs. Arthur Honse of Caledonia v/ere married Ap- etc. On Friday, April 26, the Lowell High School Con- Miss June Buttrick, daughter of Grover and Kathryn • • • Betty Lycra ril 20 in the Caledonia United Methodist Church. boat today. Mail your pledge cards to: LOWELL cert Band, under the direction of Robert Rice, played Buttrick of Cascade, has graduated from Kalamazoo faculty since 1971. He has wide experience in theolo- Bertha Jessup SHOWBOAT. Box 56, Lowell, Mich. 49331. a concert for the students in the Bushnell building. tollege with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Summa gical education, much of it in Asia. He has been a facul- MeSinda Slough Chuck and Joan Kelley will celebrate their wedding Our list of Boociters is growing: Their selections included Mount of Might, Chicago, turn Laude. A graduate of Forest Hills High School, ty member of the South East Asia Graduate School of Patricia Meyen Theology, the Asia Methodist Seminar on Christian Ed- anniversary on May 7. EEKHOF Dexter and Lovella Conklin, Grace Niles, Bill and Great Themes from Italian Movies, New Sounds of the Miss Buttrick is doing her practice teaching in the Kent- • * • YOUR CHOICE Roger Rollira ucation, and Trinity Theological College, Singapore. Mayoma Dawson, Noel and Carta Black, Seifert Build- Carpenters, Highlights from Hello Dolly, and Riffin' wood School System. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Collins and daughter, Durene, Dr. Wingeier is widely published and speaks fluent Man- e.s and Supply, John and Evelyn Briggs, Arts TV, A1 the Blues. MAY 3 She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Bellows of attended the program, "Musical Moods," presented Lowell. darin. His Ph. D. was granted by Boston University in il Lumber Co. $52." . and Lila Grover, Keiser's Kitchen, Donald Gerard. Also, all first chaif players played a short solo to Hattie Hoag by the Grand Rapids Junior College music depart- • • • 1962. 6045—28th Street, S.E. — < Smith and Clemenz Motor Sales, Walt Gumser. demonstrate their instruments. The purpose of this MsmsfTt Rr^ckon ment at the Ottawa Hills Hi^ School auditorium, The Deb Shop, Vice President and Mrs. Gerald Ford, Richard Bieri EUREKA concert was not only to entertain, but to get more chil- Miss Ellen Uhl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Michael K. Blough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Blough, Friday evening, April 26, JRB Agency, Gloria Roth, Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, Peter Lcnbardo 949-2140 dren interested in taking band. > Uhl, 2222 Heather Street, S.E. , is among a group of 623 N, Jefferson, Lowell, has been presented the John The Collins' son, Kirk, is a trombonist with the UPRIGHT WITH Bruce and Margaret McMahon, Thomet Chevrolet and Dick Prim The Symphonic Band was scheduled to play a con- 15 Michigan State University students doing their P. and Nora Everett Mathematics Award at Western Junior College band, Buick, Edith Roth Parlu, Showbost Restaurant, Reedy FREE ESTIMATES - DELIVERY 2-WAY cert on Monday, April 29, for the Alto ElemenUry MAY 4 practice teaching in the Netherlands. Michigan University in Kalamazoo. • • • Real Estate, Dey Machine Shop, Aero Liquid Transit, S&H GREEN STAMPS DIAL-A-NAP* students, and on the following day, one for Runciman Cheries Doyle Miss Uhl is a senior at MSU majoring in child devel- The award, named for the former head of the uni- Mr, and Mrs, Don MacNaughton attended the 40th Inc. Elementary studenU. Both of these were postponed in- Sharon Jourdan opment. versity's Department of Mathematics, goes to senior weddinR anniversary of Mr, and Mrs, Frank Fisher of ************ Kropf Orchards, Minnie's Yam & Needlecraft, Roth definitely due to the sudden illness of Mr. Rice. Avis Hoag • • • students showing outstanding promise as teachers of Lansing, Saturday evening. LP. Grs, Inc., Ralph Roth, ERB Lumber Co. The MAY 6 secondary school mathematics. Strand Theatre, Lowell Beer Store, John and Marion Experience counts in today's job market, and 21 HOUSEHOLD David Rittersdorf • • * .2-Wiy 0.th/.-N«p' Hughes, Jackson Motor Sales, Wittenbach Sales and students within the School of Public Service of Grand HINTS... aoiustment lelsyou Doris Boyd Elected Mery Kay Wright Valley State Colleges are currently combining such Mrs. Will Venneman is a patient at Blodgett Memor- clem »hort-pLyman Parks, and heard a Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy (Frances) Osbom, 911 Griggs al and Gift Shop, Deer Run Golf Club, Vera Phelps- very interesting talk by George Goble, Jr., who is as- Mark Bransdorfer. 7250 Bradfield Road. S.E., won jfelmrkm £Iife Judfth A. Dieckman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eari Street, S.E., Grand Rapids, will observe their 60th wed- State Farm Insurance, Robert (Red) Graham, Robert sociated with General Motors Fisher Body Plant No. 1. recognition for good sportsmanship in the Metropolitan E. Krupp of North Ridgeville, Ohio, became the bride ding anniversary Sunday, May 5. and Janet Stevens, Bill Eggleston, Clark Plumbing and Lowell Business & Professional Women's Club held Miami Fishing Tournament when he caught and releas- Serving Ada, Alto, Cas- of Thomas R. Hagen, son of Mrs. Carl natcn and the cade, Eastmont, Forest Heating, William J. Roth. their annual election of officers Monday night. Elected ed two barracuda, three jack, and three grouper. He late Carl Hagen Saturday, April 6» in the Prince Of EUREKA Beachum's Furniture, Ken and Shirley Anderson, into office were; Ilah Mellc, President; Dolores Laux, fished out of Key West with Capt. John Eckard on the Hills, Lowall, Saranac 81 Vice-President; Helen Converse. Secretary; and Isabelle Peace Lutheran Church, during an 11 a.m. ceremony Jay Bird as guide. He will receive a Sportsmanship surrounding 1 POWERFUL 2 PEAK HP Wepman's Clothing and Shoes, Ruth Herrick, Fairchild J CLEANER WITH TOOL-PAK* Oil, Lowell State Savings Bank, Industrial Tool, Clark Barnes. Treasurer. in Westlake, Ohio. Award and arm patch. The groom attended Michigan State University and mon TOOL CARRIER Ellis Post-Amencan Legion Lanes knd Skating Rink, Gary Rash of Bu&s ambulance service presented a • • • Pubfehed every Thursday is now employed as branch manager of Borg Wamer Ac- by the Ledger Publishing Sally Doyle, Brian Brown, Harry DeMulI, Maureen Doyle. very interesting program concerning ambulance trans- Items from Around the Area, always welcomed, mnr- ceptance Corporation in Parma. Ohio. Co., 106 N. Broadway, •9-Pc tool kit includes car- Lloyd and Jo Ritzema, Graydon and Barbara Brown, portation service. Mr^-Rash emphasized the need for Thor napple can be phoned in weekly to 897-9261, or mailed to pet cleaning attachment Following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, the new- Lowell. Second dan poet- Harold and Rose Ball, Riverview Inn, Freihofer and first aid training foe everyone, and advanced training Box 128, Lowell. •Lifetime lubricated. 2- lyweds will be residing in Westlake, Ohio. • * • ego paid et Lowell, Michi- peak HP. 2-stage motor Cook, Norm Borgerson, Hugh and Rorence Young, for volunteer ambulance workers. Office Plaza gm 49331. VCMA rating 94 HP. Bruce and Olive McQueen, Orville B. Jackson, Lowell The Lowell club will be represented at the state Mrs. Russell (Beverly) Hewitt of Clarksville has been ( ill I Inuvi Ten cents per copy on Education Association, Mrs. E.C. Foreman, Mrs. R.H. convention on Mackinaw Island'by Ilah Melle. Doris named recipient of an American Business Women's As- 6115-28tli, S. E., newsstands. By Meil, $4 Cadwell. Rose Roth, King Milling, Jack and Ro Beggs. Boyd, Evelya Briggs. Irene Osborne, Mary Crane and OES To Hold sociation scholarship. Enrolled in Pine Rest Christian PLANTERS • PERMANENT ARRANGEMENTS LyUa Johnson. ,, Cascade School of Practical Nursing, Mrs. Hewitt's nomination paid in advance in Kent HOME WHEN TO USE FLOOR PLANTERS end lonie Counties; 16 was sponsored by the Grand Chapter of the ABWA. Larger "showpiece" foliage plants, such as philo- MAY NAMED ABWA Vesper Service « • • dendron and podocarpus, can be attractively displayed SCHOLARSHIP MONTH Sunday, May 5, at 4 o'clock Cydamen Chapter No. CENTER in floor-level tray planters. Mrs. Myrtle King, 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away May has been detfgnaled as "ABWA Scholarship 94,0.E.S., assisted by other chapterers from Kent CCouno - Hart's my new State Farm office, where I can serve I April 25. Among her survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Al- Simply fill an aluminum baking tray with half an Month" by the proclamation of Governor William G. ty will hold a Verpcr Scivlccie 4 Iw i Lowell Masonic bert (Arlene) Clemenshaw of Alto. 501 W. Main-Lowell inch of pebbles or vermiculite and set your plants on you with the best value in car, home, life and health | femple. • • * top of the pebble layer. Keep the tray filled with water Milliken. The Governor's statement honoring the | Insurance, i invite you to call or drop in any time. American Business Women's Association is In recogni- Opening the services with the singing of "Onward 897-8842 to top Of pebbles to provide constant humidity foliage Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodman, 8306-45th Street, Christian Soldiers," the same religious services will be plants like. * tion of its progressive scholarship program. VERN PHELPS Cascade, have just retumed from a trip through Ohio. occurring simultaneously all pvpr Michigan. An offering 611&-28th, S.E., Cascade, 942-2590 They were away for Easter vacation, visiting family May 12th (will be taken and fonmded to the Grind Chapter of and friends. Michigan O.ES; for thebenef|of the EstadPaad. a TO ALL GAS CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY *3 scholarship fund for students fnrolkd in the field of mhatmrn Mutual of New York Insurance Representative. Rob- ii "• J ^ religious education.' ert Den Boer of Lowell will attend the Life Insurance WANT ADS The meeting is open to the public and refmhments Leaden Sales Spectacular and annual meeting May 3 will be served following the worship service. in Troy. Michigan. NOTICE OF PARTIAL REHEARING AND ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS LEDGER- REGARDING ASSIGNMENT OF COSTS OF GAS SERVICE GET EYESHADOWS SUBURBAN LIFE Eye make-up apparently had its beginnings in anci- AMONG VARIOUS CLASSES OF SERVICE, ent Egypt. Colored pastes and chemical compounds .Tftcfflci cn were applied to the eyes to discourage bothersome in- WANT AD RATE DESIGN AND COST OF GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE IES0LTS sects. reports the American Optometnc Association. When the ladies discovered these colored pastes en- Call Your savings #1 m day / hanced the beauty of their eyes, the medicinal aspects 897-9261 On January 18. 1974. the Michigan Public Service position statement pursuant to the provisions of Rule of eye make-up were soon overshadowed by artistic. Commission issued a !inal order in the matter of the 16 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and * application of Consumers Power Company for Procedure. Persons seeking to formally intervene as a authority to Increase its rates for the sale of gas (Case party to these proceedings shall do so by filing with now grow faster perfect for every No. U-4331) which granted rate relief to Applicant. On the Commission on or before May 17, 1974 an original March 27, 1974 following applications for rehearing, and eleven (11) copies of the petition to intervene, sleepy-time gal the Commission on its own motion issued an order together with proof of service upon Consumers Power granting a partial rehearing of the final order and Company and other parties of record in this :: requiring additional proceedings in Case No. U-4331. proceeding. A service list is available from the HERE ARE 8 GOOD REASONS at our new By the terms of the Commission's order of March Commission Secretary. Persons who have previously 27, 1974, the scope of the rehearing in Case No. participated in Case No. U4331 either under Rule 11 WHY YOU SHOULD U-4331 is limited to consideration of the following or Rule 16 of the Commission's Rules of Practlce and Procedure will be continued in their prior status Higher Returns On Issues: BUY DODGE; 1. The most equitable distribution of Consumers without the necessity of further filing of appearances. Power Company's gas costs among its various C. Consumers Power Company shall file by Jurte 3. classes of service in view of the costs of 1974 its direct testimony and exhibits as directed by 1. Dodge pickups have the money- 5. Dodge has the smallest standard incremental gas supplies, Including all costs of the order of March 27. 1974, and shall provide copies saving Electronic Ignition System, six^cyllnder engine of any gas produced at the Marysvllle gas reforming to all parties of record. The Staff and other parties TIME DEPOSITS standard. (Chevy doesn't even American-built pickup (and it still plant, the benefits derived therefrom, the shall file by June 21. 1974 their testimony and offer It) gets the job done). beautifully styled in limited availability of this resource, the exhibits and shall provide copies to all parties of availability of and price of alternative fuels record. Z Our Dodge half-ton pickup models 6. Dodge pickups have a larger stan- PREMIUM INVESTMENT PASSIOOK ACCOUNTS NOW PAYING CAPROUN and the feasibility of conversion thereto. D. Any and all parties may propose and support have a greater standard paytoad | dard fuel capacity than Chevrolet 2. A determination as to the manner in which with competent evidence just and reasonable capacity than th* half-ton Chevy. pickups, as well. , 5^ PERCENT. MINIMUM OPENING DEPOSIT. (500. Consumers Power Company's cost of gas alternatives regarding rate design, or other evidence 3. Dodge offers you a choice of 52 7. Only Dodge pickups offer you op- The Shift. Designed for your adjustment clause should operate to pass within the limited scope of these proceedings. pickup models. (That's more than tional automatic speed control. total comfort... in totally through changes In the calculated cost of gas E. Public hearings shall be held in accordance with YOU NOW CAN INVEST IN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OF Chevy has.) ' (Ifs yreaf for iong-diftance runs.) comfortable Caprolan® to the various classes of its customers as a the schedule to be determined at the prehearing nylon. Dainty scalloped neck result of any changes in the design of Its rates. conference, by the presiding hearings examiner, until 4. Dodge has the Club Cab pickup 8. And last, but not least. Dodge has $1,000 OR MORE AND RECEIVE UP TO 7% INTEREST. with embroidered rose COPIES OF THE ORDER DATED the matters which are the subject of these proceedings with 34 extra cubic feet of storage no exposed bolt heads in the cargo motif. Pink, Blue, Ginger. MARCH 27, 1974 ARE AVAILABLE have been fully heard. space, inside the cab, behind the box. A little point? Treat yourself S.M.L FROM THE COMMISSION SECRETARY THE COMPANY'S GAS RATE STRUCTURE seat to the joy of working without having •SCHEDULE- Sleep Coat. A lovely UPON REQUEST. SHALL BE FULLY EXAMINED. FOLLOWING them in the way. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: CLOSING OF THE RECORD, THE MICHIGAN SO Days to 1 Year 5%% companion style... for A. A prehearing conference will be held at 9:30 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY ADJUST 1 Year to 2% Years 6% steeping, lounging or a.m. on Friday, May 17, 1974, in the offices of the UPWARDS OR DOWNWARDS THE PRICE OF GAS 2% Yean to 4 Years 6%% morning wear. Scalloped CHARGED TO THE VARIOUS RATE CLASSES OF collar with decorative Commission, Law Building, Lansing, Michigan 48913, 4Yeers 7% for the following purposes: CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS embroidered roses. In Any early Withdrawal will result in an interest pen- 1. Specifying a schedule for the partial rehearing FOR GAS SERVICE AND MAY ADJUST THE nevery-worry. never-care dty. and additional proceedings in Case No. COMPANY'S COST OF GAS ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE Caprolan®. Pink, Blue, U-4331 so that the record may be closed no AS NECESSARY TO RECOGNIZE ANY CHANGES Ginger, S.M.L. later than September 1, 1974. IN THE COST OF GAS TO VARIOUS RATE 2. Determining the parties to the proceeding, the CLASSES. nature of their appearance, and the positions Jurisdiction of the Commission in tbls matter is STATE SAVINGS BANK they are taking In the proceedings, pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCLA 462-2 from 3. Obtaining admissions as to. and stipulations et *jq; Section 4 of 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCLA - of. the facts not remaining In dispute, the 460.54 et seq; Sections 4 and 6 of 1939 PA 3, as KATZ authenticity of documents, and matters of amended. MCLA 460.4. 460.6. 1969 PA 306, as SEE YOIMIOODOE TRUCK DEALOt TODAY! NFS MT of Lowell public record. . amended; MCLA 24201 et seq. and tha Commission's 4. Determining the number and identity of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1954 Administrative THE PICK Of THE PICKUPS. witnesses. Code, Supplement No. 54. R 460.11 et aeq. A Buy Wfch ConfWanet Prom Your 5. Establishing procedures (or the partial Servini You From Two Convenient DODQE "DISTINGUISHED" DEALER rehearing and additional proceedings. Locations 6. Expediting any other matters that may did in Mfmomao osawk (OMofFheUTtaMWkMnlaTlwUSA) the orderly conduct and disposition of the partial rehearing and additional proceedings. JACKSON MOTOR SALES OPEN - Monday - Wrxlnesday, 9:30 a. ni. to 3 p. m 219-221 WEST MAIN STREET B. Any person interested in the partial rehearing OKN MONDAY A WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Thursday - Saturday, 9:30 a. m. to 12 noon. Friday LOWELL-897-7577 and additional proceedings but not desiring to formally 9:30 a. m. to7 p. m. intervene, may attend and participate by making a :J 138 W. Haii-Liwell-I97-S2l1 437 •A. Lowell Ledger-Suburban Life, May 2,1974 per at 6 p.m., with 20 present. Saranac Drops Opener; Welcome To Mr. and Mrs. James Jepson and three children and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Estes, United States Air Force, Ports- Routs St. Joe IS-2 Bowling Banquet. . . LoweU Udger-Sabuibtn Life, Miy 2,1974 SARANAC mouth, New Hampshire, were Sunday guests of Evelyn Lowell Sparkette bowling league were entertained Jepson. Saranac's baseball team dropped its opening Tri- for their bowling banquet April 22 at Finger's Restaur- Area Corrwpondem-Mn. Ralph Wl.caton. CallSt/an- Weekend guests of Esther Ransom were Mr. and *642-6136. Central Athletic Conference tilt as Carson City-Crystal ant at Grand Rapids. Mrs. Warren of East Lansing. scored early and held on for a 5-3 win last Tuesday Members of the Saranac team are Muriel Peck, Julie Mi. and Mrs. Bill Stalter of Clarksville are planning afternoon. Miller, Frances Gladding, Thelma Poole and Blanche an air trip to London to visit friends In May. John Warner, 20. fractured his right ankle in a motor Carson City scored single runs in the first and se- Minor. cycle accident. Mama bear to papa beat-thls Is positively my last cond and added two more In the third. In the first Inn- year as a Den mother. FIRE DAMAGES HOME Mrs. Dixie Larsen's mother, Mrs. Nina Frederick- ing Ken Bogart walked with the bases loaded to force son, passed away on Tuesday. The funeral was Friday. Wayne Helmer Is In the lonla Hospital with pneu- In a run and then In the third Bogart blasted a two-run Saranac's volunteer fire department was called to a She had a heart attack. monia. homer to make the score 4-0. They added another run fire last Monday evening at the home of William Ab- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph White visited Mrs. Emma Dalstra Mrs. James Thompson entered St. Mary's Hospital, in the fifth to up the count to 5-0. shlre of 149 Main. It Is better known to Saranac resi- (JBOODR Grand Rapids, for major surgery. of West Lowell, Sunday afternoon. Saranac scored three unearned runs in the sixth dents as the Barber house, an historic structure which Dewey Cahoon is in intensive care at Butterworth Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. John Ad- Inning, but Bill Jensen relieved winning pitcher Brian suffered between $ 1,500 and $2,000 loss in an up- Hospital in Grand Rapids. gate were Evelyn Jepson and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Estes. Horn and shut off the rally. Dale Stuart was the losing stairs bedroom. Visitors Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Full- Mr. and Mrs. Warren Chadwick entertained with a .pitcher for the Redskins. Cause of the fire is unknown, but is being Investi- er. gated. birthday dinner Sunday, for daughter, Nora, Mr. and Game of Errors Mrs. Curl Chadwick and family of Ionia, Mr. and Mrs. Saranac's baseball nine banged out eight hits and FOURTEEN LITTLE LEAGUE Bruce Chadwick and family, Clara Chadwick and Colin All Units Involved were helped along by 10 errors as the Redskins routed Hill. St. Joe Seminary 15-2 last Wednesday afternoon In Sar- TEAMS ARE FORMED Ionia Hospital: Mrs. Elvin Heffelbower, medical. anac. Saranac's Little League held Its 1974 Spring try Discharge; Norma Casey, Mrs. Howard Stark, Mrs. Get 'Mired' Down Redskin pitcher, John Hubbard, allowedtme hit in outs with 180 boys between the ages of seven and 12 Bernard Griffin, Steve Trierweiler. six innings of pitching, a lead off single In the first Inn- years present last Saturday. \ I Deputy Ron Speckin of the lonla County Sheriff s Belding Hospital: Donna Walsh, Surgery; Alice After tryouts all boys were placed, forming six ma- Department, investigating suspicious looking lights go- ing. while walking six and striking out seven to gain Jones, medical; Theresa Dominie, surgical; Ray his first win of the season. Dan Frazer tossed the final jor, four minor and four tee-ball teams. ing into and out of the Saranac Cemetery about 11 p.m. Grummet, Medical. frame for the home team. Friday, ended up In a whole lot of trouble. Speckin Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carrigan, a son. Saranac took a 3-0 lead In the opening inning as LET US KEEF YOU COVEKED SPECIALIZING IN. . . mired his cruiser In a plowed field when he drove on Traffic: Steve A. Marker, $19. speeding. Paul Ter- Dale Stuart clouted a three-run homer, following sing- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 897-9261 through the cemetery. •OVERB ral, for disregarding stop sign. Gerald A. Rose, 19, speed- les by John Hubbard and Dan Frazer. That's when Sam Lombardo showed up with a 60 YEARS ing. Floyd R. Wireman, 17, not having operator's li- In the next five Innings Saranac scored 12 more Concrete Work wrecker from his Cltgo station. The wrecker got stuck, cense. Brenda L. Gould, 17, not wearing motorcycle runs Including eight In the sixth inning to sew the game too. Speckin called for help from Deputy Duane Den- helmet. up. nis who parked safely, he thought, on the grass. Block Work Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cahoon, Sheldon Cahoon, and Hel- A second wrecker arrived. While they were trying Pump Repair en Huhn were in Vermontville at the Maple Sugar Fes- Worker Injured. . . to get the wrecker and cruiser unstuck, a cable broke Fireplaces tival Saturday. Their great-granddauohter and grand- and hit Sam on the head, knocking him unconscious. Danon Hannah, 25, of Saranac, was seriously Injur- FAST SERVICE daughter were in the parade-one of the young ladles The deputies put him In Dennis' cruiser for a trip to ed while at work Saturday morning at TRW In Port- FREE ESTIMATES ' in the Queen's Court. , Sea Walls the hospital but that, too, was stuck sinking down into land. The Injury caused the amputation of the right FULLY INSURED Mrs. Herman Chase and Alice Carmen were Thurs- the soft ground. Finally, they pushed Dennis out and hand and some of the fingers of the left hand. day evening guests of Eliza Johnson. ROOF REPAtRING • SWING Sam was taken to the lonla County Memorial Hospital He was taken to St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Benjamin were Lowell 897-8104 for treatment. where he was admitted. He is in room 478. He and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mathews and family of Lowell, Anna CUSTOM KITCHENS-WOOD OR PLASTIC • STONE • JALOUSIES (i Sam was back at his station Saturday morning, feel- his wife, Diane, and daughter, Cheryl Lynn, two, live Baker of Lansing, David Benjamin, Darcy and Kelly. ing fine, he said. But nobody had discovered what those In Saranac on David Highway. Wednesday Mrs. George Cobb and two ladles from • INSULATION ^ suspicious looking lights in the cemetery were; the ones His mother, Mrs. Roy Hartman of Tombstone, Ari- lonla attended the Spring People's Church Presbyterial E.D. Richard • NEVA-MAR S»SERVICE before Speckin got there, that is. zona. arrived In Saranac Sunday evening and is helping FREE ESTIMATES • FINANCING AVAILAlU at East Lansing. • RICH CRAFT HOODS care for the family. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Benjamin visited at Lalnsburg • PENNVILLE FRY & FRY 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Tuesday evening. • COUNTER TOPS CALL 459-4511 IiuUlled A Serviced Betty Crocker coUpons are really needed for the Forest Grove School for four groups of handicapped Ready Mix Inc. Phone Saranac children. Send them to me or leave at Saranac Library. ?lease and thanks. We get the good eats and they get SHOW ROOM DISPLAYS the points. sarvins You from 642-9963 Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb were In Kalamazoo, Fri- Any Color Or Door Dwlgn M BUSINESS DIRECTORY Two Locations day and Saturday to attend the West State University ADA and SARANAC Rotary Club District Conference. t—y romirfl - - - - jtOOFNI & SOM MC. Some women look good in slacks-but-that does 459^455 not apply to the bulk of them. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sattler of Grand Ledge, took her THESE SERVICES ARE AS oCS iy A»puiwtiiii«» 816 LAFAYETTE N.L Call fir Fm Estimtii NORM'S mother, Fern Garrison, to the Swedish House, Grand GRAND RAPIDS CONCRETE SERVICE Rapids, for dinnfer on Sunday. DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS 642-9652 897-8451 About 150 enjoyed the get-together of the Senior NEAR AS YOUR PHONE • • • 121 DIVISION S. SERVING THIS AREA OVtt 25 YEAtS Citizens at Mill Creek Meadows April 24. There was a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Senior Citizens will meet May 28 at the School Cafe- LOADING EOUIP- Minor Repairs - Tune-ups - Pipes torium. MENT-Primer, wads, Braket - Mufflers Jessie Cahoon was a lunchcon and afternoon guest ( powder, presses, shot. Anew WEST M-21 - LOWELL f Thursday, of Celia Boss of Lowell. UK IS MORE BEAUTIFUL Every expert service you'll Dr. and Mrs. MUton Slagh had a one week vacation kitchen GUNS - Browning, Remington, Savage Cascade Hills at Exuma Island, Bahama Islands. orrnM TRAVEL TRAILERS need for those of lasting Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Benjamin visited Earl Hackett CUSTOM CAMPERS / "U 4019 Cascade Road, S. E.. •^nd.Mr. and N|rs. Forest Hackett a| Coopersville, Sun- Grand Rapids MARK. iuCAP* •topiHipLiE DM h.'.J beauty clay attemoon. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Tucher and Vivian Tlscher at- 949-9805 - Howard Hobbs, Prop. home-Improvement 8154 E. Fulton Road - A4t - 676-5901 i • «• . *-0 adds value tended the funeral of Venna Mast of Belding at Smyrna PARtS - ACCESSORIES - REPAIRS NOTARY PUBLIC ROAD SERVICE - Pickup & Delivery New Home to your Saturday p.m., with burial in Smyrna Cemetery. After- OPEN-Mon., Tuat., Wad., 8-8; Frl. & Sat., 8-9; Sun- plans of ward they were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wal- 897 S496 day*, a-6. Clowd All Day Thuriday. Service From home lace Johnson of Belding. 1 1 •/ Mr. and Mrs. Veryl Morrow visited Rose Marie Low- M~j , " ' pw MTU yours. • • ChooM ttw *tvl« and flnW> that you ry and son of Belding, Sunday afternoon. UNIVERSAL & NEW HOME Plans To IUIWWN LJ prafcr. Custom Slble Kent spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Manly RAN SUC ni ; PRINTING SEWING MACHINE HEADS .r . ir fq „ planning astlttanca Nummer, Evergreen Trailer Court in lonla. Whatever forms you need for your Cabinets in Stock to Tit above heads or portable i • t«i will utilize all avail- Five from Saranac attending the Odd Fellow bowl- ERfAlTORT* REALTY COMPANYL Mli business . . . bills, ledgers, labels, work able space to cra- SEWING NOTIONS Decorating ing tournament, Saturday and Sunday were: John Ad- sheets, envelopes, letterheads, file cards ata a kitchan with Thread, Trims, Laces, Buttons, Material, Patterns, etc. afflclancy and beau- gate, Murl Childs, Gerald Adgate, Victor Poole and 609 W. Main Street - Lowell ... count on us for expert help. We'D be ty. Max Densmorc at Port Huron. t happy to give you suggestions. "No lob Too Bit Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hatadis of Morrison Lake were Or Too Small" Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murl Childs. Call Us Today! OLIVE'S Sport & Bait Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Denny [ JCofaell - jSuburbmi JCtf* Your entire family will enioy a Haas kitchen. 75 Bridge St. - Saranac - 642-9443 were Ralph and Brenda Denny. 89M453 Katherine Feasel received a telephone call Saturday ! 105 N. BROADWAY-Lowall-897-9261 Open 6 Days A Week 5-5:30 p. m. Closed Wednesdays IVAN K. BLOUGH, telling her of a son, named J^sha Lynn, from Mr. and Mrs. Terry Zeilinsky, LaGrahge, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Curtiss and two children of Big Rapids visited NEW DEALER FOR CONTRACTOR Katherine Sunday afternoon. HIGHLAND HILL ADA VILLAGE CANDLE Sunday guests of Helen Decker were Mr. and Mrs. FITT I SIFT SHOP 925 W. Main - Lowell - 897-9291 Arthur Homer of Kalamazoo. The Past Nobel Grands met with Evelyn Jepson at Lear-Jet Stereos 823 N. Jefferson-Lewell 897-9920 Open-Moo.-Fru, 7:30-5:30; Sat 7;30-3;30 A Mill Creek Manor Thursday evening for a potluck sup- 8-TRACK — For Home or Car mwm HANDMADE CANDLES 4 PRODUCTS TAPERS, FIGURINES, SAND CAST OLIVE'S Sport & Bait THE Burlington House Carpets 75 Badge St. - Saranac - 642-9443 COMPLETE LINE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS Home Decorator Items HounT 1 to 8 ANSWER. TO FURNACES Gmto Open 6 Days A Week, 5-5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR 676-9713 Closed Mondays VOUR PAVING Throe little words Cleaned & READY • RESIDENTIAL jauiign- JDeboj • COMMERCIAL Does your House need? PROBLEMS that tell you why MIXED 8-TRACK NOW : jkctHKesMS Repaired Galilee Baptist Church FRY & FRY ^PREA| REALL | • COTTAGES STEREO Of Saranac WTAU90. • FARMS $2.99 Across from Hldi School-Corner READY MIX TAPES 210 W. Main, Lowell, 897-9239 of Orchard and Pleasant Streets ADA, MICHIGAN 86 Bridge St., Saranac, 642-9805 James R. Prank, Pastor 897-8451 AT REEDY 3 FREE ESTIMATES. . . Sunday School 10:00 a.m. OLIVE'S Sport & Bait WE'RE Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. SARANAC, MICHIGAN SPECIALIZING IN LOWELL, ADA, CONCRETE READY on aiy typo of installitien Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. ALTO, CASCADE AND SARANAC m 75 Bridge St. - Saranac - 642-9443 676-9652 REALTOR' A tmooth Spring paving job Wednesday Prayer 7:30 p.m. Awana (Youth 8-13) Thundays —(haft what you'll gat whan 6:30 m FREE INSTALLATION. . . during School term P- * SAWS SHARPENED . . . wt contract for It. Drivowayi, THE SHERWIN- VALLEY VISTA VILLAGE on any new unit and duct WILLIAMS CO. HANDSAWS-re-tooth, play aroa* waHcwayt will Saranac Community Church joint, sat, filed, $1.00 CIRCU- MOBILE HOME SALES THIS TRADEMARK IS YOUR ASSURANCE LAR SAWS-sat, Wed, SI.00. work CHAIN SAWS-uled, $2.00. •Mun^iSn- •III RHF INMSLtl bo rool »moothlo». United Church of Christ OF THE HIGHEST OUALfrY PRODUCTS your best carpet buys 125 Bridge Street - Saranac 642-9867 are at Edwin G. Mendenhall, Pastor Saws may be left at 184 Parsonage Street, Sartnsc, Mich., anytime. Pick up after 3 p.m. Seven days a week. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. OLIVE'S Sport & Bait •an nttiis •an riMTNMS Church School 11:15 a.m. WT riOM Vi AM M AUUtIB 897-8427 •in nm imits RlETH-RlLEY 75'Bridge St. - Saranac - 642-9443 01 * «»*ei m out MW ami •in rseu MAIM •in emiBATiia •##« Adult Discuuion Group 11:15 a.m. •uunrui vum vtm viuam •in wuar fh eta ciiYi Pitsch's Sharpening Service MMIU HOMI PAM MM w. MAIN . LOWU. •Ml lAMMV MBT . Pwafcaaiiwea CONSTtUCTION COMPANY, IMC Christian Youth Fallowship Sunday Evenings Far HOME Parsonage Church Office Leson 642 CLOSED THURSDAY AFTERNOONS -9565 642-6322 COMrilTI MODIRNIZINO SIRVICI ASPHALT PAVING llutfurint Dial 949-964 i ^UILOCRS OP OOOO CENTER St. Anthony's Church roads unci ifir WEIL* Ilk LAIN R.J. LINTON Heating David High way-Saranac RPPunncES 1 1 Oil, CAS or iliCTRIC isisisisisiaise Re\<. Harold Feltman -642-2551 A/ /* if/ [iLl Sfiojl 868-6133 MASS SCHEDULE CAST IRON BOILERS LUMBER & COAL 508 1. Main St. IWSH-M7-II42 ^ 00^ Saranac Hardware Co. 453-2491 Saturday ... 5:15 p.m. Saturday ... 7:30 p.m. PktM QHI-1141 AIM, attiiii* Ada Heating & Plumbing Saranac Mich. Sunday.... 7:30 a.m. TOM & I RAN 6900 CASCADE RD., S.E. iffWl MM WWMMU Mt FETTERS GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. 49506 676-9106 Phone 642-2301 * i

5 LoweU Ledger-Subuiban Life, Miy 2,1974 LoweU Ledgcr-Suburtin Life, M«y 2,1974 ANNUAL GOLF STAG ... MASTER ELECTRICIAN Alumni and friends of Michigan State University are cordially invited to the Annual Golf Stag May 20, IF YOU BUY, SELL, RENT, TRADE OR HIRE. . . PLACE YOUR AD TODAY BY CALLING 897-9261 at the Elks Country Club. A shot gun tee off will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. SCHNEIDER There will be many door prizes, golf prizes, and a Kawasaki Motorcycle for the winner of a hole-in-one. For reservations phone 949-0138. ELECTRIC;

WIRING & REPAIRS CITY OF LOWELL COMMERCIAL •RESIDENTIAL ANNUAL • INDUSTRIAL « FOR SALE-Hardtop fold down camp- 0 BUSINESS PIANO TUNING A REPAIRING-Keys CLASSIFIED AD RATES er, sleeps four. Has gas lights, heat and Prompt & Courteous Service SERVICE recovered. Phone Fred DeVnes, 453- Cash Rates: 20 words, 75 cents; three cents for each cooking. It also has 10 by 10 add-a- FOR RENT 0428 or if no answer, 453-3729. c47tf additional word. AU errors in telephone advertise- room. $750.00. CaU 794-1277 Belding. WIRING k REPAIRS-Residential, com- ments at sender's risk. Rates based strictly on uniform c3-4 CLEAN-UP want ad style. If not paid on or before ten days after mercial and industrial. Prompt and coui- TIMELESS FURNITURE-Made only insertion, a bookkeeping charge of 30 cents will be 897-7157 tf jui eerricc. Schneider Ekcfk, Master CUSTOM SOUND SYSTEM-Nikko 100 FOR RENT-Four room apartment Pay by Carl Forslund, 122 Fulton, Grand added. Box numbere in care of this office, add 50^. Electrkian. Call 897-7157. pistf WT RMS AM/FM Receiver, 2-60 wt own utUities. Ph. 897-7179. c-4 Rapids. p2tf Speakers. Glenbum-McDonald turnta- PAINTING AND PAPERING - lia s All Classifieds Will Be Accepted Through ble with shur 81 Msgnetic cartridge. Decorating Service. Phone 676-5096. Sold for $850, pay $20 down, $5.00 a HALL FOR RENT-Ada area. Kitchen, WEEK p39tf CONTRACTORS: Noon On Tuesdays week or cash balance of $468. Rex Dining room, Dance floor. CaU 949- "King of Discounts," 1100 Leonard 8248. c4 Fill sand and coarse fill NOTICE OF CUSTOM PROCESSING - Cuttinj, NW, Grand Rapids, 456-1787. c4 wrapping and freezing. Alio Beef A Pork at our pit on Gee Drive in Call 897-9261 BUY OR RENT-Two Historic houses on for tak. East Paris Packing, 4200 East MOBILE HOME FOR S.\LE-$3,800. Fallasburg's Old Main St. Out buildings Paris Road SE, 949-3240. c44-tf Lowell. CaU 538-9532. c3-4 A acreages. Call McPhersons. 897-7110, PUBLIC HEARING , Loaded on your truck at c4 FORMICA COUNTER TO PS-Bar tops. May The 100-yard low hurdle event findi Lowell competiton, Tom Mendez and Jim B«ll; leaping at an even 40^ per yd. or use your load- pace. Commercial-Indiistrial-Custom made POLE BUILDINGS-For home, farm cupboards. Robert Smith, Bdding, Mich. ers at 15^ per yd. by appoint- and industry. A wide selection of de- FARM A Public Hoaring will be held at the Regular OLDER OB RETIRED MAN-Needed 794-1387. cl-4 A-100 HAMMOND ORGAN-Like new. signs and colors, any size. 452-1523. ment. Minjmum load $2.00. for evening janitorial work. Apply in Meeting of the Lowell City Council on Original owner-home use only. CaU 676- Stuart BUg. Systems. :2-5 person only to Tom Sharpe, Service 1057. c4 TRASH PICK UPSERYICE-Bv the Manager, KiUmaster Ford, 11979 E. month or by the load. Phone 691-/760 Byron Weeks' BOOMS RED A WHITE TOP SILOS: 6-10 Tracksters Whip Cedar Monday, May 20, 1974 Fidton, LoweU. c4 evenings. ** c5I-tf Now in our 46th year serving the more Gravel FOR SALE-Large pressure cooker for smessive and cost conscious farmers. The Lowell High School track men went one for the high jump. Ken Kropf in the pole vault, and Mike canning, $10; Large five drawer chest ATRAZINE SOW in the Council Room of the City Hall, 301 TEACHER A WIFE-Would like summer Silos for every purpose. Get all the facts two last week against conference competition. Dey in the mile run. HEAT IS $20. Some African Violets. 8306-45th before you buy. Find out what a really East Main Street, for tht purpose of review- 897-8286 cottage on lake or quiet Uttle farm. CaU $2.06 per pound-total price this Monday, in chilly weather, Lowell whipped Cedar Last Saturday, the team took part in the Hastings UNBEARABLE Street, S.E., Phone 868-2176. Please caU heavy plaster coat is. Is it applied with 897-7436. p4 after 4 p.m. c4 month. a cement gun like we do? We instaU the Springs 86-37, taking 10 firsts and sweeping the high Relays, one of the toughest invitationalsin this area. ing the Proposed City Budget for fiscal year So have your home and car air condi- City Trucks will pick up all rubbish and WE WIRE FLOWERS-World-Wide for . RAVENNA HARDWARE foundation. Our trucks are self un-load- hurdles and the pole vault. The 440 yard relay team of Mike Topping, Bill and 1974-75. tioner checked now, before it's too aU occasions. Biichwood Gardens Floral MOMEWORKERS -Make money, ad- Phone 616-853-2227 big with hydraulic booms, Silo-Matic A household debris that has been placed at Tom Heintzleman and Ken Kropf placed to pick up late. Also your Bulk tank, W/ln cool- < A BRAND NEW-Brushed Velvet Sofa VanDale Eauipment, Earfy order dis- Brian Doyle doubled in the 440 yard dash and the and Gift Shop, 730 Godfrey Street, Low- dress and mail advertising, working ss pl-5 the curb. Material must be in containers or 880 yard run, Tom Heintzleman won both the high some medals. The rest of the team did respectably, bet- All interested persons are invhed to attend ers. Ice Cubers, all commercial refrig- you please. Stamped, addressed envelope with Mr. A Mrs. Chair, 2 end tables, 1 coonts in effect Booms Silo Co,, Inc„ ell, 897-7737. pl6-tf coffee table and 2 lamps. Left in laya- Harbor Beach, Mkh, 48441. Phone: 517- jump and the low hurdles, while anchoring the victor- tering performances attained before. and will be given an opportunity to be eration. Give us a ring at Belding 794- phu 25^ brings you sample, instruction bundled. 1140. way. Regular $298, $10 down, balance 479-6654, or contact: VznStrien Sales A ious 440 yard relay, Ken Kropf also ran a leg of that • Lowell runs Lakewood Wednesday and entertains and detail* '"rite L. Kelly, P.O. Box CONSOLE CHORD ORGANS-Unclaim- Service, Hudsonvtfle, Mich,, Phone: 896- heard. A copy of the budget will be on file PORSLUND'S-Timeless Furniture. $177. Also walnut bedroom, double event Miile winning the pole vault, Tom Mendez breez- Greenville at Recreation Park Friday and Coopersville SETCHFIELD REFRIGERATION 1293, Gm '.apids, MkK. 49501. c2-4 ed from Christmas layaway, $78.99 or 9946 or WyUe Imp, Co,, Kent City, Mi, Please cooperate with the Street Depart- for inspection at the office of the City Clerk Visit our store soon at 122 E. Fulton, I dresser, fuU size chest, headboanj, mat- $1.86 per week, 456-1787, 1100 Leon- Phone 678-7686, c42-8 ed for first in the high hurdles, and Mike Dey easily next Tuesday. c4tf downtown Grand Rapids. Free parking tress and boxsprings, $10 down, $188 ment by using only containers that can be SMILING WOMAN-Under 60-two ard N.W. Grand Rapids, Mich. c4 took Ihe two-mile run. Most valuable trackster against Cedar Springs was during regular business hours starting at behind store. p39-tf fuU price King of Discounts, 1100 Leon- lifted onto the trucks, by punching holes in Two days later, the Arrows traveled to Sparta ^nd Tom Heintzleman for his 6' 0" leap in the high jump. 8 a.m. on May 13,1974. houn a day-4 days a week. $50 per krd. NW, Grand Rapids, 456-1787. c4 Announcemeint^: week, guaranteed. For interview, call metal containers that would hold water, by were handed their first loss of the season, 89-34. Brian Doyle earned the honor against Sparta for his IN MEMORIAM Blaine E. Bacon, City Clerk UPHOLSTERING - Mving room furni- 363-7739 between 2 A 4 p.m. cltf Three members of the team, however, remained un-' 2:09 half mile followed by a 54 second 440 yard dash. ture. 25 years experience, free estimates. FOR SALE-Planter boxes all planted. placing all leaves, cans, etc., in containers, defeated in dual competition-Tom Heintzleman in Bicycle parts. Ph. 691-7760 evenings. M(' B«n Porrltt SPRING CARNIVAL-Friday, May 3, Phone 455-1960 day or night BOWEN THREE-BED-PERMIT - Rest Home has c4 IN MEMORIAM bags or boxes. Do not use 55 gallon drums, Alto Elementary School, starting at S UPHOLSTERY. c41-tf vacancy for elderly ambulatory patient In fond remembrance of my brother, they become too heavy to lift when full. 1114 p.m. Fun for all! Sponsored by the Alto CaU 676-'076. cJ-4 Volkswagens-One is a 1972 Trail Clean Up Mother's Club. c2-3 PRINTING - Letterheads, envelopes, MINl-BIKES-Brand new in factory "Bug" and the other is a 1970 Forest Ren wick, June 8,1898-May 2, Bulky rubbish such as trees, weeds, and forms, tickets, business cards, etc. Low- TOY DEMONSTRATORS-Be fair to crates, $118 or $1.25 per week. Rex Hatchback. 1971. ell Ledger-Suburban Life, 105 North yourself. Talk to us before signing with "King of Discounts," 1100 Leonard NW, Precious Memories, large cardboard boxes are to be bundled so YFU INTERNATIONAL DINNER^May Both of these economical cars Broedway Street, LoweU, 897-9261. anyone. Commissions up to 25%. Mana- Grand Rapids, 456-1787. o4 Blanche R. Minor Notice Of Last IS, LoweU Middle School. 5:30 to 7:30. are ready for your summer fun at as not to exceed 4 feet in length, nor more Shows Appreciation p39tf ger positions open. Hiring now. Welcom- Tickets-adults 13.25, children $1.00. P4 ing gift CaU 245-5648 or write to Box Forest Hills Sno-Mobile Association held their an- To benefit YFU Exchange Students, than 50 pounds in weight. G, Ypsilanti, Mkh. 48197. SHOPPER JACKSON MOTOR SALES nual trail cleanup Saturday, April 20. Day Of Registration ' p3-5 APPLIANCE BROKEN? SHOWS INC., the reliable company that CARD OF Under sunny skies, over 50 members met Trail Di- 930 W. Main-Lowell-897-9281 Please do not rake leaves into the gutters CARES about its dealers. p4-7 rector, LeRoy Smith at the clubhouse, branching out Weese Appliance Service is in your area. THANKb , at the curb, or ditches-they will not be of the Qualified Electors Of The North, South, East and West, covering oyer 40 miles of Servicing washers, dryers, dishwashers, 1973 Veva Station Wagon. T garbage disposals, ranges, garage door 1974 ADMIRAL-Portable Color TV picked up. trails. Markers were removed, fences put back lip th%t SPINET-CONSOLE PIANO This Hard-to-find economy Wag- 0 I epeoers, aU make* fnd models. Phone found in layaway with $10 down, bal- CARD OF THANKS • landowners had given perffysSiori tp be taken down at • .-! i C / I (45IMiltoulfcfl|5I. ~-*4M party to por- on has automatic transmission, ance $237. Rex "King of Discounts," City crews will pick up on the East side of 0 Lowell Area-'Se^ools How sweet it was to be remembered the start oflfti'snowmobiti^seasoh ancftr^sh wasp'^*' cNse ftrfScf piano ofl fow monthly pay- new wfiitewall tiras, radio, etc. 1100 Leonard, N.W. Grind Rapids. c4 flivr.ti •.l.iW .vtf: by so many faithful Customers, relation Flat River on Monday and Tuesday, May 6 ed up. ^Mi-jog ments. Can be seen locaUy. Write Manager, See it today at... Counties of Kentjnd Ionia, Michigan P.O. Box 276, ShelbyviUe, Indiana 46176. and friends. And our Lowell Ledger, for and 7, and the West side of the Flat River, Even some old tires and oil filters were picked ,up,< . EVERY TUESDAY PERSONAL the article about my 78th birthday. It collecting over 3 pickup trucks full on or surrounding • FOR SALE - 350 Bridgestone (1971) P25 JACKSON MOTOR SALES 4,700 miles. $500 or beat offer. Phone meant so much to my wife and me, to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 8, trails. This was one way tp show appreciation to the 897-9033. c3tf read your cards. Thank you all I do 9 and 10. landowners for the use of their land during the winter For The Regular 7:30 WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS-On renova- 930 W. Maln-Lowell-897-9281 hope to be able to serve you well and months. ting olir City of LoweU? Please let ui long. ROCK TUMBLERS-Saws. Grinder*, Mark on your calendar the date for the pick- They also stopped to talk to many landowners to know what you see In our future! Write 1974 STEREO CONSOLE-Divorce Set- Glen A Mary Gooden Election To Be Alto American ACCOUNTS Grits, Polishes, Rough Material, Mount- personally thank them for the use of their land as well • LoweU Area Chamber of Commerce, tlement, cost over $289, new AM/FM Ra- P* up in your area. ings, Gifts. POTTER'S PEBBLE PAL- as to ask if they had any complaints or suggestions P.O. Box 261, LoweU, Michigan 49331. dio, 8 track tape player and 4 speed re- f c3-4 RECEIVABLE CLERK cord changer. Balance, with $ 10 down, ACE, ft mile north of Cascade Road or for improvement for the coming year. CARD OF THANKS Lowell Street Sanitation Dept. Held On Legion Hall $ 134.84, or payments of $6.38 per 4 miles south of LoweU at 4073 Seg- To handle all phases of receiv- Hot dogs and refreshments were served back at the n month. King of Discounts, 1100 Leon- wun, LoweU 897-7178. c25-tf We wish to thank the relatives and clubhouse after all trails had been carefully taken care ' THAT "SPECIAL' PLACE-215 W. a bias through routine collection ard NW, Grand Rapids, 456-1787. c4 friends for the many beautiful floral tri- of. Main St., Lowell. Hours: Mon., Tues., work. Experience in bookkeep- butes. Wed., SkL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FrL, 10 a.m. ing helpful, but good mathemati- TIMELESS FURNITURE-Made only MUdred Ellison, Monday, to 7 p.m. Closed Thursday. Come In and cal skills essential. Also good by Carl Forslund, 122 Fulton, Grand FORD see our 'new arrivalf.' c2-4 Esther Tomai READ THE copy typing necessary. Ripids. p2tf and Grandchildren Red Arrow vaulter. Bill Heintzleman, makes This is a permanent full time c4 it over at the nine foot mark. BINGO THE CONGREGAilONAL CHURCH- position. WANT ADS Rummage Bin, below Dr. Reagan's Of- FOR SALE-67 yds. Karistan Wool car- 1973 Pinto Runabout. A beau- For an interview call Terry MAY 1,1974 Jane 10,1974 fice, West Main, Lowdl, is open Satur- peting and pad, Sauterne, good condi- tiful one owner with only 17,000 CARD OF THANKS Every Saturday Bielacki at 897-9212. tion, cheap. Call 897-7376. C. J. Chris- miles, vinyl roof, deluxe interior, days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Good supply of I wish to thank aU my friends and rel- toff. c4 automatic, radio and radial tires. Ugly Dog Contest Promoted TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID usable artkles-something new added atives for their prayers, cards and flow- eech week. c45tf Root Lowell Mfg. Co. This is a Hatchback model. ers sent to me during my stay al Kent SCHOOL DISTRICt: 7 p.m. North Kent Mall will hold its third Annual Ugly Lowell, Mich. Community Hospital, Thanks to Rev. IS NOT JUST Dog Contest within the Mall Saturday morning at ' Wesley Timmer and Rev. Raymond Gay- NEW PHONE NUMBER-Ila's Decora- 10:30 a.m., May 4. The Ugly Dog Contest was a howl- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Regular ting Service, 676-50%. c3-5 JACKSON MOTOR SALES lord for their visits. Lowell Moose Club "An Equal Opportunity Employ ar" ing success last year, and the Mall has been asked to Election will be held in said school district Gerrit Baker 930 W. Main-Lowell-897-9281 repeat it as the participants and spectators enjoyed on c4 ANOTHER the fun and merriment so much. (upstairs) YFU INTERNATIONAL DiNNER-May MONDAYJUNE 10.1974 15, LoweU Middle School, 5:30 to 7:30. PAPER TABLE COVERING-For Ban- The Ugly Dog Contest is divided into six categories: reA.l estate The Largest Dog, The Smallest Dog, Dog With the Tkikrts-adults $3.25, chUdien $1.00. quets, weddings and parties. 40 in. by Act 269, Public ActTof Michigan, 1955, To benefit YFU Exchange Students. GENERAl Longest Ears, Dog With the Longest Tail, Dog With SF^ 300 ft $5.95 per roU, plus tax. LoweU as amended, provides as follows: p3-5 Ledger, 105 N. Broadway. Ph. 897-9261. the Longest Hair, and the Ugliest Dog. / SPRING DAY Having sold our farm, we wiU seU the p4-tf c To enter your dog, simply call the North Kent Mall FOR SALE-4245 Buttrick, S.E. New "The Inspectors of Election at any JACKPOT foUowing at public auction, located On May 1st, from coast to coast, the young of all ages will be (363-7791) and tell "the category you wish to have WEDDING INVITATIONS - Very large Ranch Home, tour bedrooms, large liv- yt)u annual or special election shall not re- IVi miles east of ClarksvUle on Clarks- your dog entered in. There will be many prizes offered selection, contemporary-tnditk>Ml, fast ing room, diningand kitchen, fuU base- PLANTS FOR SALE-Tomatoes, Onion reminding themselves — and their elders — that to love life is vUle Road to Elm Road, then Vi mile Sets, Cabbage, Cauliflower Broccoli, in each category, so no dog needs to leave with empty ceive the vote of any person residing service. Personalized napkins and match- ment, one and a'half baths. LoweU Area BINGO south to Clinton Trail, second farm Pansies, Petunias, Snap Dragons, also to seek justice.. paws.- • • in a registration school district whose es. Free gift with every order. Uady School, two miles east of Cascade, $21,- Press, 1127 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, 400, Low down payment, 7 percent land east on north side; or IM miles north Sterilized Soil, Sterilized Cow Manure, Ydiir name Is not registered as an elector in 439-6613. cl7-tf contrtvt. Helen Wisner, property owner of Lake Odeau on Jordan Lake Road Peat Moss. Birch wood Gardens, 730 Our founding fathers knew this when, in their wisdom, they FRIDAY NIGHTS to Clinton Trail, west 3^ mUes on Godfrey, LoweU, Mich. Ph. 897-7737. Kent Fisher Aboard Roger Croat, stationed the city or township in which he re- since 1935. CaU (51 TV 394-0205 or (517) created our governmental system of checks and balances. 641-6838 Collect. c4 THURSDAY, MAY 2 c4-5 at Fort Riley, Kansas, has sides..."- 7:30 p. m. TIMELESS FURNITURE-Made only Indeed, what better proof of how well it works than each day's Coast Guard Cutter been promoted to the by Carl Forslund, 122 Fulton, Grand 11 A.M. FAMILY headlines. Rapids. p2tf Coast Guard Ensign Kent E. Fisher, son of Mr. Mar- rank of Sergeant. The last day for receiving registrations WANTED TO BUY Household Goods, Antiques, FOR SALE-Stock Rack for Pickup garet L. Fisher of 2896 Thornapple River Drive SE, The son of Mr. and for said regular election will be Lowell Aquarium items will be sold et Truck. Reasonable. 868-6015. c4 ... one of the reasons we're in and husband of the former Catherine Riach, participa- Mrs. Rex Crout of Lowell, 11 a.m. Farm Machinery, 1 p.m. business.,. with life insurance On May 1st, Law Day, millions of young Americans will NEW ARRIVALS-That 'SPECIAL* QUALIFIED LAND CONTRACTS ted in a fisheries law enforcement patrol off the East he is attending the Police V.f.W. Hall 1966 Ford Gas Tractor, Model that helps your family when you rededicate themselves to the proposition that ours is a Place, 215 W. Main, LoweU. Buster 4000; 1962 Ford Tractor, Diesel, Coast in the Middle Atlantic. Academy Training School, Monday, May 13, 1974 die, you and your family In fi- Brown Socks, Panties. Brunswick precut Model 861; Ford Plow, 3-bottom, government of law. not license — that our society reveres the so he can be a police offi- Call or see us at 217 West Main nancial emergencies or you when He serves aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa East Main Street Wintuk Orion Rug Yam. It's Machine 16" with extra bottom; Fortf3 FREE idea that no one — big or little — may take away the rights of cer when he is discharged Street, Lowell. you retire. Check the facts with homeported at Governor's Island, New York. During Parsons registering after 5:00 p.m. on washable-non-illergic! Streaker Shirts, bottom 14" plow; Tord 11 ft. from the service. USE OF BLOWER-When you Charlie Foster or,.. others. the two-weelc patrol, ships from seven foreign coun- said day will not be eligible to vote at said Free Parking Lot ar Rear Entrance. c4 Wheel Disc (207); IHC 5-section tries were boarded and checked for possible violations His new address is: Sgt. LOWELL drag; Mulcher; Ford 311 4-row purchase Insulation from us. $2.25 per of fishing regulations. Roger Court, 378-604908, regular election. Persons planning to register corn plenter, double disc open- bag deUvcred. 24 sq. ft 4" thick. CaU On May 1st. we celebrate Law Day not as a slogan, not as a TRUSSES-Trained fitter. Surgical appli- SAVINGS & LOAN or write RAVENNA HARDWARE, 616- The cuttfer also took in tow a 320-foot gasoline Co. A, 1st Bn., 2nd Inf., must determine when the City and Town- ers; Ford 4-row cultivator; and gimmick, but as a reminder of what is central to our lives, of ances, etc. Kocs Rexall Drugs, Saranac, ASSOCIATION many more items, not listed. 853-2227. pl-5 barge which had broken loose from its tugboat in high Fort Riley, Kan. 6644,2. Lowell what we are and ought to be. ship Clerks' offices will be open for registra- Michigan. c39-tf Lowell - 897-8421 winds and heavy seas off Rhode Island. tion. MR. & MRS. Lions' Club FOR SALE-1969 Dodge Dart good On May 1st. and on every day of the year, we must stand up to Under the provisions of Act 269, Public RICHARD TDMLINSON, condition, make an offer. Can be seen at be counted, to pledge our resistance to apathy. To ourselves Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, regis- 904 Riverside Dr., LoweU, or calf897- OWNERS 8866. p4 and td the world let us deliver this message: to be American is trations will not be taken by school offici- Jackpot to pursue justice. To give up caring, is to give up life. als, and only parsons who have registered Route 1, Clarksville, Mich. Auctioneers: Calvin "Tink" Brown, as general electors with the appropriate Allegan, 673-3753; Leon Casey, Hast- Township or City Clerk of the Township or BINGO ings 948-8223. City in which they reside are registered Clerks: Wilbur Livingston A Don 1973 Custom El Camino. This WarthouM Prices To Al Duimstra, Wayland SUte Bank, Alto school electors. ' COMKfTE SUmilS . CUI • SAILS beautiful one owner can serve as Osle Johnson EVERY THURSDAY ACCISSOIICS • TtOWHB and ClarksviUe. a car or pickup. It has only 20,- HCOVHINO . CLOTH IY SOU 4 YAM) This Notice is given by order of the Board roywMw! ^ lQjaw«y - tank 000 miles, radio, power steering, Call 868-6743 7:30 p. in. ar power brakes, automatic trans- or my Exp«rU.->c*d D«IIv#ry 4 THREE COMPLETE ROOMS-Of furni- Come in and of Education of the Lowell Area Schools, % mission, white wall tires and a Office 2C1-1609 Counties of Kent and Ionia, Michigan. OVIR14 YCSKJWVICI ture, take over $5.00 a week layaway tee our fine 949-2030 payments. Seven piece living room, five topper. Selection Oenr Run Golf Club FARM BUREAU ©SERVICE HAROLD METTEfWICK piece dining room, four piece bedroom. A real buy at... Zeniths & 13955 Cascade Rd. Original $993, unclaimed balance only INSURANCE Secretary, Board of Education fansaa newmark rvioiarom 807-8196 Southeast of Lowell (near $600 or $ 10 a month for aU 16 pieces. JACKSON MOTOR SALES QROUR,* Today 104 C: Mai* St, Lowed c4-6 Kant-Ionia County line) SW um S.I. OUNOftAPIDT. HIST M lAIT Of. IASTMOOK flAZA CaU 456-1787, ask for Mr. Roy, Grand Rapids. c4 930 W. Main- Lowell-897-9281

I I g Lowdl Ledger-Suburb in Life, Miy 2,1974 'Explore New Paths' Theme For Church Evangelistic Meetings Mothers Work Hard Lowell Ledger-Subuihan Life, May 2,1974 Wesleyan Church To Director Attends Women United's May Fellowship Day At Eastmont Baptist Free 'Pap' Test Hold Revival Services May Fellowship Day will be celebrated by Church life. To this end they seek to "Explore New Paths" Spring Carnival Is This Friday ^ghouse convention Gi,.„ thi, Revival services will be held at Lowell Wesleyan Women United of Grand Rapids area Friday, May 3, with women in new careers. J Rommie Moore, Director of the Lowell YMCA, at- The American Cancer Society, KenKei t County Unit, Church, 1069 Lincoln Lake Avenue, beginning Sunday, at Calvin Christian Retirement Home, 2000-32nd Our local unit of Church Women United will look tended the 37th National Longliouse Convention of is conducting a Pap Smear Screening program in the May 5, continuing through Sunday, May 12. This is the week of the annual Spring Carnival Street, S.E, Coffee hour and registration at 9:30 a.m. at the many aspects of finding new careers in their the Y-Indian Guides, held in Rochester, New York. County. There will be a test conducted in the Lowell Rev. James Krieder of Flint will be the guest speak- sponsored by the Alto Mother's Club. After weeks of will be followed by worship service, skit, panel dis- own communities. These explorations will be in terms April 26-28. Y-lndian Guides is the parcnt-child pro- area on May 3. er and music will be provided by the Witmer family preparation, Friday, May 3, they will display the fruits cussion, tour of the Home, and luncheon at one o'- of special community needs: job market surveys; gram arm of the YMCA. All women of the area are urged to take advantage from St. Louis. of their hard work. clock. Call Gerri Vinkemulder 866-1196 or Sally Char- sources of grants, scholarships, and loans for the train- The 49-year-old movement is made up of small of this service at the East Kent Community Center on Week night services will be held each evening at nley 949-1883 for luncheon reservations ($1.75). Sor- ing of specialized persons for self-development pro- Once again the rooms of the Alto School will be tribes of five to eight dads and their five to eight-year- 7:30 p.m. with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. filled with games, a Country Store, a White Elephant Grand River Drive, southwest of Lowell, between the ry, it is not possible to provide child care at the Home. jects; career counseling at the high school level; ap- old sons. In the last four years Y-lndian Princesses hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to the public by Sale, a Bake Sale, a Pet Room and numerous door Under the theme "Explore New Paths" a dynamic prentice-type, on-job exposure; paraprofessional in- (fathers and daughters), Y-lndian Maidens (mothers Studies show that advanced cancers of the cervix in Rev. A.C. Yates, pastor of the Lowell Wesleyan Church. prizes will be given away. panel of outstanding personalities, well-known in this terns and paid volunteers; long-range planning through and daughters) and Y-Trail Blazers (fathers and sons Kent County appear in women over the age of 45 Some of the mothers have worked hard preparing community and throughout the State, will explore career guidance. 9-12) have been nationally recognized and brought in- They also indicated that only 55 percent of the wom- food to serve in the kitchen, which will open at 5 p.m. Lowell Women's Club "Why and How to Make It." Panelists are; Dr. Adrian Women have not always had clear objectives when • to the organization. en in the County are having regular pap tests. with sandwiches, salads and pies. Tinsley, Dean of William James College of Grand Val- they went out to seek employment. They have work- Keynote speaker at the convention was Barney Old Please call 897-5111 for an appointment or plan to ley State Colleges; Sister Dolora, Administrative Head To Install Officers ed for a variety of reasons, although economic neces- Coyote, a Crow Indian, president of the American In- stop in during clinic hours. This service is available to of St. Mary's Hospital; Mrs. Ella Sims, just retired sity is the reason most often given. As more women £- dian National Bank. Washington, D.C. Featured Speak- all women in the area regardless of age or income. The Womens Club of LoweU will hold their Annual from C.A.P., grandmother, columnist, and Aquinas turn to employment and becdme such a major part er was Allic Reynolds, also an American Indian, who Spring Luncheon and installation of the new officers student; Mrs. Jan Blaich, Executive Director of Wom- of the work force, there is a growing need for career was the mainstay of the Yankees' pitching staff during In the country store, a variety of items can BITS 0' BUSINESS in the Methodist Church Education building, on Wed- eri's Resource Center; and Miss Carol Wittenbach, Di- guidance in a variety of situations. Support and guid- K the late forties and fifties. nesday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m. Note the different place rector of R.S. V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Pro- ance is needed for women.over thirty who are re-onter- be found. With traffic on its Washington-to-New York run gram). ing the job market and desire to retrain themselves. the heaviest since the railroad heyday of 1945, Am- and time. for the cake walk and some are sold at the bake sale Former Lowell Resident .Women taking part in the Skit are: Elaine Mahacek, Women working as paraprofessionals need encourage- trak has ordered 57 new Metroliner cars and is consid- The luncheon will be prepared by the Methodist along with breads, pies, cookies and other goodies. Church ladies. t Sara Glover, Sue Mann, Phyllis Gifford, Gerri Vink- ment to go on for further training as finances and situ- ering introducing luxury accommodations on the run The program chairman, Mrs. Richard Siegle, has ar- emulder, and three "resource" people in the audience: ations permit. Again this year, principal Roger Buck has consent- Keith Himebaugh Dies ed to enter the "Dunker while ranged for the Lowell High Schools choir, under the di- Ms. Van Dellen, Finance Dept. of Old Kent Bank, Ms. Spring Evangelistic meetings will begin at the East- A new brand of volunteer is emergeing: women who balls at the target trying for a BIG SPLASH!! Several Keith Himebaugh, a former Lowell resident, died ' rection of Mr. Paul Balaam, to sing a number of songs St. John, of W.L.A.V. Radiobroadcasting, and Ms. mont Baptist Church Sunday, May 5 and continue thru turn their volunteer work into paid employment. others will also take their turn in the Dunker. suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Bull Shoals for us. Shirley Collier, Careers Opportunities of Board of Ed- May 10. We Will Be CLOSED The country store will feature homemade items Lake, Isabella, Missouri, April 12, 1974. We hope to see all our members present, to enjoy ucation. Invocation by Reverend Scholl, Resident Min- Many women, after experiencing fulfillment in some Special speaker for the meetings will be Rev. Don and novelties. He was the sen of Clyde and Blanche Himebaugh. this very enjoyable afternoon. ister; Blessing and Benediction by Reverend James types of volunteer work, have turned to formal educa- Moffat, editor of the Ohio Baptist paper. He has also APRIL 26 THRU MAY 8 A "poster contest" to advertise the carnival was held Mr. Himebaugh attended Lowell High School and Kyle, Community A.M.E. Church; Mrs. Lyman Parks tion for specific training and qualifications. Some served as a missionary, with his wife, for 10 years in to refmlsh the lanes .. reopening on May 9 for the fifth graders. Many beautiful posters were enter- Michigan Stale University. will be the Religious Leader for the Day. women become paid volunteers, receiving a stipend Brazil, South America. Engagement Revealed 1 ed and choosing those that were to be displayed was a Following graduation, he was employed in the Pub- Along with church women across the country, in lieu of salary. Mrs. Lois Moffat is an accomplished pianist and The kids will enjoy the 'fhh pond.' difficult task. Those posters are on display in various lications Department of the college and was the direc- The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Shar- Christian women in this prea will meet the first Fri- Through this year's obsorvanc? of May Fellowship will present special gospel numbers at each service. businesses in Alto, Lowell, Clarksville and Freeport. tor of the college radio station WKAR in East Lansing. on Kay Nelson and Clyde William Childs has been re- day in May to emphasize the creative relationships Day, church women will seek significant ways of stim- Meetings will begin Sunday, May 5, at the 11 o'clock The game rooms will provide a few hours (6-9) of American Legion Lanes He served as Director of Information for the U.S. vealed. that are possible among people in every community. ulating new careers for women and analyze the things fun and good eating for everyone. The others will be on display in the gym the night of and 7 p.m. services and will continue each night during Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. for 805 E. Main, Loweli - 897-7566 Parents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Lyle 0. Church Women United is committed in the seventies that need to be done in their community. They will the week at 7:30 p.m. Every year numerous homemade cakes are donated the carnival. 12 years. He then served as foreign agricultural advisor Nelson of Grand Rapids. The future bridegroom is the to share in shaping new social patterns that will assure search lor ways to make available community resourc- The Mother's Club tries to provide something for son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Childs of Lowell. a fuller life for all people. Encouraging women to en- es to enhance the special skills and experience of wom- everyone's entertainment. It means lots of hard work in El Salvador and Peru and became the director for CO-OP CLUB TO HEAR the Agency of International Development in Guatemala; Miss Nelson and her fiance are finalizing plans for a ter new vocations to meet personal needs and the en capable of developing new careers. but it provides a good time for everyone and also helps May 30 wedding. needs of society can make possible a new quality of FARM EDITOR MAY 9 SCHOOL the Mother's Club to help their school. a post he held until his retirement in 1962. The Mother's Club and all those who help (such as He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Keith The Vergennes Co-operative Club will meet at the photographer, Barb Brown) are to be commended for W., Dayton, Maryland and Lt. Col. Rodric J., Castle home of Marion Yates Thursday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m., a job well done. Air Force Base, Merced, California; one brother, Har- Still Time To Sign Up! Want to Get Your Home Really Clean? Special Services At First Baptist with Harriet Pander as co-hostess. , i Lunck Menu. old of Ada, Michigan: and five grandchildren. Our guest speaker is Charles Johnson, Farm Editor Richard DeHaan, President and Teacher of the Ra- for the Grand Rapids Press, who writes the deliglttful dio Bible Class, will be featured Sunday. May 5 at LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS LET STEAMATIC DO IT and informative articles called "Charlie's Garden." 10:45 and 7 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Low- Wwkof May6,1974 YMCA GIRL'S Theme for this meeting is "What's New in Gardens ell at 2275 W. Main Street. MONDAY: and Their Care." Beef Stew Mr. DeHaan is heard each week on the national and Cabbage Salad SOFTBALL international broadcasts originating from the organiza- White Bread or Rolls tion's headquarters in Qrand Rapids, Michigan. He is Assorted Fruits also the speaker on the weekly television program, YeMz-AHy Yeeui/ Milk Day of Discovery, presented by the Radio Bible Class. TUESDAY: Barbeques LEAGUE In addition to the radio and television programs, Pickles, Carrots & Celery Mr. DeHaan also directs the publishing ministry which Buttered Peas print* millions of Bible study and devotional booklets INSURANCE Cookies & Applesauce Division Competition open and distributes them without charge to a world-wide Milk & Orange Juice readership. YOUA/ ISelt YKCWFATEDT WEDNESDAY: Turkey & Gravy to girls ages 7-9; 10-12 and 13-15 Special music for both programs will be provided on Mashed Potatoes by Clair Hess and Ray Felten of the Radio Bible Class Mixed Vegetables i Practice for girls age 13 thru 15 Thursday, May Richard De Haan staff. Biscuits or Rolls & Butter 2, 6:30 p.m. at the field located at Lowell Sr. WITH AND WITH Cranberry Jelly High. The Rev. Earl Decker Cherry Jello with Whip PRACTICE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Lambrite Staamatic and the congregation ex- Milk M tend a cordial welcome When You Think INSURANCE Think SATURDAY, MAY 4. DRAPERY AND UPHOLSTERY CA T CLIANINO THURSDAY: Pfzza on a Bun CLEANING to you and your family Topsed Salad w/French Dressing to attend this special ser- Buttered Com CALL THE YMCA, 897-7375, Lambrite is the first professional Steamatics deep-clean extraction vice. in-home dry cleaning process for takes more dirt out of youivcarpet Chilled Fruit Cup than any other cleaning system. Transportation can be Milk drapes and upholstery. v AniuJ FOR TIME OF PRACTICE provided. For moiaiui' FRIDAY;/* MacaronWk Cheese" " formation call 897-7168 Green & Wax Beans AND SIGN UP! - ^ or 897-8835. FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Buttered Cinnamon Bread Cadet Softball for six, Mven and eight-year-old boys, sponsored by the Lowell YMCA, held a sign-up and Chocolate Pudding with Whip practice session last Saturday at the high school's baseball diamond. CALL 949-2453 NOW AGENCY, INC. Milk & Orange Juice 676-1710 FOR YOU AND 836 W. Miln-Lowan-8»7-K63 Rural Conservation Profram 5990 EAST FULTON YOUR FAMILY Ray Felten Clair Heas Offers Loni-term Agreements Walter Wittenbach, Chairman of the Michigan State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, states the new Rural Environmental Conservation Pro- gram (RECP) provides funds for cost-sharing soil and water conservation practices under long-term agree- FORD ments for three to ten year periods. The program will be administered by the Agricultur- al Stablilization and Conservation Service through the farmer-elected committee system. The Soil Conserva- tion Service and Forestry Service will provide techni- THE CLOSER YOU LOOK, THE BETTER WE LOOK cal assistance, advice, and recommendations on practi- ces for soil and water conservation practices, including Calvary Christain .Reformed First Confreiatienai Church Snow United Methodist Church conservation planning for long-term agreements. Ada Christian Reformed Church 3189 SNOW AVENUE The practices in Michigan are designed to provide Church Of Lewell Of Lowell between 28th and 36th Streets, East enduring protection to soU and water resources. In ad- ILLMASTER FORD 7152 Bridfield St, S.E. - 676-1698 1151 W. MAIN mEET 897-884! (Member Unftad Church of Chrltt) STEVE BEACH-PASTOR-897.8008 dition, county ASC committees have the opportunity REV. ANGUS M. MBCLEOD to develop, with appropriate justification, other prac- NORTH HUDSON AT SPRING STREET, LOWELL 676-1698 tices needed to solve critical local conservation prob- REV. BERNARD FYNAARDT Morning Worship 10:00 a. m. lems. Worship Services Morning Worship 10:00 a. m. 8i 6:00 p. m. 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ( All Ages) 11:00 a. m. Wittenbach said that farmen Interested in signing Morning Worship 9:30 a. m. Sunday School 11:15a.m. Church School 10:30 a.m. Youth Group 3:00 p. m. long-term agreements should contact their local Agri- Sunday School 11:00 a. m. SUPERVISED NURSERY DURING ALL SERVICES' cultural Stabilization and Conservation office in the Evening Worship 6:00 p. m. "THINK SNOW" county in which their farm is located before May I, WELCOME FRIEND! (CRIBBERY AND NUfiSERY PROVIDED) A-l 1974. Oitc Oitc I WW KH WW HIC- MIC "TRY US, BET YOU'LL Ada Community Reformed Church Eastmont Baptist Church Forest Hills St. Matthew Lutheran Church 7227 1H0RNAPPLE RIV 'R DRIVE - 676-1032 5038 CASCADE ROAD, S. E. Coirnnvnity Reformed Church SI25 CASCADE ROAD, S. E. We've got over / REV. WILFRED FIET CORNER ADA DRIVE AND FOREST HILLS AVENUE "Where Wonhip It A Family Affair" REV. ROBERT McCARTHY Panoaage; 4637 Ada Drive - 949-1372 LIKE US" Morning Worship 10:00 a. m. Sunday School v 9:45 a.m. Wonhip 10:00 a. m. & 6:00 p. m. 390 good, steady Sunday School 11:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Wonhip 11=00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a. m. Evening Wonhip 6:00 p.m. Morning Wonhip 11:00 a.m. NURSERY PROVIDED Evening Wonhip 7:00 p. m. REV. SIMON NAGEL , ••sa WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS REV. JAMES E. HENNING lobs. COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR CHURCK HOME Wednesday Prayer Service 7:15 p.m. "THE CHURCH WHERE THERE Af)E NO Phone - 942-9091 WELCOME TO ALLI STRANGERS" WELCOMES YOU Jobs in construction, transportation, —HH .WW 1' VWW " WW WW —WK= MIC communications, law enforcement. Alto • Bowne Center First Baptist Church • Alto First United Methodist Church Trinity Lutheran Church |LCA| Jobs for surveyors, teletypewriter United Methodist Churches CORNER OF 60TH STREET A Of Lowell 2700 EAST FULTON ROAD operators, artillerymen, motor and 11363 - 60TH STREET - ALTO - 868-3131 BANCROFT AVENUE 6Z1 EAST MAIN STREET 897-7514 missile maintenance men. DR. JOHN EVERSGLE, MINISTER Worship Service 8:30 a.m. 8i 10:45 a.m. Jobs for young men and women. ALT0 - Corner Kirby and Harrison Sunday School 10:00 a. m. "Who's The Beggar At Your Door?" Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m. Wonhip 11 a. m. & 7:30 p. m. In Europe, Panama, Alaska, Korea or Morning Wonhip 9:45 a, m. NURSERY PROVIDED Church School 11:0&f m. Wonhip 8:30 a.m. 8i 11:00 a.m. just about any place in the States. Wednesday Prayer Fellowahip 7:30 p. m. Church School 9:45 a.m. PASTORS BOWNE CENTER - 84th Street & M-50 We'll train you to do the jobs in Morning Wonhip 11:00 a. m. NURSERY DURING BOTH SERVICES ft CHURCH SCHOOL RAYMOND A. HEINE, JOHN D. BLAKEMORE good schools, u .der excellent in- Telephone-868-3011 Church School 9:45 a. m. structors. And you'll get full pay while I MM _MM MM MW ti mk: MKC you train. Bethany Bihle Church First Baptist Church • Lowell Church Of The Nazarene • Lowell Vergennes United Methodist To get complete details, call or see COHEIN TODAY! 3900 EAST FULTON 2275 WEST MAIN STREET 201 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET CORNER OF PARNELL AVE. k BAILEY DR. your local Army TODAY'S ARMY Representative. YOUNG, PROUD, REV. W. E. HOLCOMB THE REV. PHILIP CARPENTER REV. RAYMOND E. BEFUS Sunday School 10:00 a. m. PROFESSIONAL Church School 10:00 a. m. Morning Wonhip 11:00 a. m. Morning Wonhip 11:00 a. m. Worship Service 10:00 a. oi. Morning WonWp 9:50 a. m. £venin| Services 7:00 p. m. SGT. MIKE PRIESE Jn., Teens, Adults 6:45 p. m. Coffee Hour 11:00 a. m: (BroadcMt 10 a. m. WMAX 1480) ' 8:15 p. m. Evening Service 7:30 p. m. Church School 11:15 a. m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Training Hour 7:30 p. m. it 451-2676 KILLMRSTER FORD Mid-Week Service (Wednesday) 7:30 p. m. EveninEvi g Service 6:00 p. m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Wednesday Service 7:30 p. rr REV. EARL DECKER - 897-8835 NURSERY PROVIDED - COME ft WORSHIP WlTH US "THE LITTLE WHITE CHURCH ON THE CORNER* 897-9421 after 5 p.m. 11979 East Fulton Slreet - Lowell, Michigan - Phone 897-8431 1" snc MK one WW WW WIC Oitc

M 10 Lowdl Lcdfn-Suburbtn Life. May 2.1974 _CITY OF LOWELL MAY 1974 LoweU Ledgrt-Suburbin Life, May 2, 1974 11 S M T W T F S Coming Second Pre-School Delightful Evening Plan June Wedding ••-1234 As many men from Lowell headed for the trout Christine Porritt To 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Conference Will streams on Friday evening, April 26, the women gathered COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS] 12 13 14 15 16 1/ It at the Deer Run Golf Course Club House. The occasion 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Events Wed Joseph Holysz Official Proceedings of the City Council of the City project funds for sidewalk improvements. The general was a night of cards and a fashion show staged by the of LoweU. contractor has indicated that sidewalk could be instal- 26 27 2t 29 30 31 - Define Goals Deb Shop. The delightful evening was sponsored by the Mr. and Mrs. Albert Porritt of Alto are happy to an- Regular Meeting of Monday, April 15, 1974. led at the same unit price as was offered during the Lowell Showboat Board. nounce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Twenty-three persons participated in the Lowell The proceeds will be used to cover the printing and The Pledge of Allegiance was given and an Invocation Lowell Sanitary and Storm Sewage Disposal System MAY 2,3 ft 4 Area Conference on the Pre-School Child held last Sat- their daughter. Christine Marie, to Joseph Henry postage costs incurred in the fund raising drive now un- by the Mayor. project. COMING SOON-Senior Citizen Fair at the East- urday in the Education Building of the First United Holysz. der way for the new LoweU Showboat Amphitheatre. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 Councilman Jefferies felt that Council would not brook Mall-May 2,3 A 4. Methodist Church of Lowell. The future bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. p.m. and the Roll was called. be living up to their promise of not usin^ more con- Many thanks are in order for making this party a suc- Roman Holysz of Kalamazoo. He is a graduate of Fer- Representatives from the LoweU Area Schools, cess. The fashion show narrated by Margi Sveadas, Present; Councilmembers, Hall. Meuller, Rogers and struction funds than already appropriated. FRIDAY, MAY 3 ris State College and is employed at Gilmore Cadillac United Methodist Pre-School, Headstart, YMCA, Minis- made the Spring and Summer fashions most attractive. Andenon. The idea of a special assessment district was discuss- The Alto Mother's Club will hold its Annual SPRING terial Association, East Kent Community Center, plus in Kalamazoo. Assisting Margi were models: Clara Wingeier, Evelyn Ab?cnt: Councilman Jefferies. ed and rejected. CARNIVAL Friday, May 3. The kitchen will open at interested parents, heard Ms. Marcil Doty, 4-C Associ- Miss Porritt attended Ferris State College, is a grad- Wittenbach, Jackie Christiansen, Chris Cahoon, Ruth IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Mueller that the Council concurred that anyone in the City that 5 p.m. with good things io cat. Game rooms wiD open ation of Kent County, stress the opportunities for op- uate of Western Michigan University and is presently Arehart, Sheryl Murphy, Vickie Mason, and Jill Svea- minutes of the April 1 meeting be approved as written and wanted sidewalk could have it installed at the same from 6 to 9 p.m. wifh games and prizes for all ages. timism, cooperation, and hard work in meeting the employed as an investigator/enforcement officer for das. and the reading waived, supported by Councilman Hall. contract parice as was charged during the Storm Sewer the friend of the court in Battle Creek. needs of younger children in child care programs. Prizes were donated by Birchwood Gardens, Lippert Carried. set for a limited time, while construction crews are MONDAY, MAY 6 A June 22 wedding is being planned. Mrs. Marcia Doty, coordinator of the 4-C Other speakers were LUa Thaler and Fran Hoag, who Pharmacy. The Cranberry Um, MLC Ceramics with ar- IT WAS THEN MOVED by CouncUman Hall that tre on a "wrap-up" basis for the project. The city St. Mary's Altar Society will meet Monday, May 6, Association of Kent County, addresses the first outUned the programs existing currently. Ruth Thur- rangement by Pat Elzinga, Curtis Cleaners, Doris My- the Bills and Accounts Payable be allowed and warrants will remove any old concrete for interested property 8 p.m., at St. Mary's School. Hostesses will be Rose pre-school conference. '.eU discussed the strengths and weaknesses of entering Rotary Honors issued, supported by Councilwoman Rogers. owners. ers Beauty Shop and Mr. Burts. Ball and Katie Bieri. Bring stamp books for the June kindergarteners in the public schools. Winners at the bridge tables included: High Score of Yes: Councilmembers Hall, Mueller. Rogers andAn- Manager Bacon then presented to Council, copies raffle and recipes for the cook book. After extensive discussion the conference authorized derson. of the fiscal 1974-75 City Budget, stating that the the evening, Laurie Shepard, Second Place, Ruth Are- April Birthdays The next meeting of Lowell's Senior Citizens will Ms. Karen Charan of the East Kent Community Center hart, Low Score, Jean Jackson. The Little Slam prize No: None. most important factor of the new budget is the reduc- to caU together a amilar group to define goals and es- be at Bushnell School for potluck supper. Games will was shared by Jo Ritzema and Jane Houseman. Taking With die singing of "Happy Birthday" and "When Absent: Councilman Jefferies. tion in millage from 15 to 14 mUIs operating expenses. tablish priorities for future child care programs in the follow. Come and bring a friind. a trick with a deuce was Mrs. E. C. Foreman. Euchre the Saints Go Marching In" the Lowell Rotary Club BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Council will meet for a review and discussion of the area. It was hoped that a Lowell Area CouncU on before adoption. prizes were won by Jane Finch and Mary Lessens. Door honored their members who had April birthdays. rUESOAY. MAY 7 Younger ChUdren wiU be formed. prizes were won by Marion Wagner, Mary Cyskowski, Among those who admitted that they had become a General Fund $9,178.39 Manager reported that because of a time limit The conference, sponsored jointly by the LoweU Island City Rebekah Lodge No. 282, Lowell, will Sharon Potter, Nan Haadsma, and Gerry Henry. year older and hopefully a year wiser, were King Doyle, Equipment Fund 595.33 by ordinance of not less than 15 days from date of appli- Ministerial Association and the United Methodist Pie- The table, filled with delicious desserts, cakes, cook- Stan Gardner, Rogei Roberts and John Roth. Local Street Fund 133.25 cation, the setting of May 6 for a Public Hearing on the meet Tuesday, May 7, at the IOOF Hall at 7:30 p.m. School, was chaired by Reverend Dean Bailey with reg- ies and pies was donated by the ladies of St. Mary's. It The honor and responsibility of being a Rotarian Major Street Fund 154.87 revision of the Zoning Code by Council was premature, istration and refreshments handled by LUa liialer, was a real smorgasbord of calories. Many thanks also was the theme of the new member induction ceremony Sewer Fund 919.76 and would have to be legally set at this meeting. WEDNESDAY. MAY 8 Katie Lyons, Janet BaUey, and Carol Briggs. Plans for Engaged and planning to wed June 22, are Miss t| to Dave Potter for the use of the beautiful facilities at conducted by Don McPherson. Harold Wittenbach and Water Fund 630.96 IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Jefferies that the The Lowell Women's Club Annual Luncheon and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rottier of Lowell are happy the conference were made in consultation with Dona i Brenda Kay Fish of Hollywood, Florida, and Raymond Deer Run Golf Club. If you have not been there since James Flickinger were taken into club membership. Manage; Baccn presented to Council, petitions for Regulat Meeting date of May 6,1974 be set as a Public Installation of officers will be held Wednesday, May 8, to announce the birth of a son, David Louis, weighing Kelly, Marcia Doty, Roger Buck, and Dirk Vennema. Mason of Miami, Florida. last summer, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Program chairman. Sandy Grant, introduced the the enforcement of the 2 hour parking ordinance on Hearing on the revision of the Zoning Code, supported at 12:30 p.m. at the Fint United Methodist Church Ed- 8 pounds, 3^ ounces on Thursday, April 11 at Butter- Miss Fish is the daughter of Ronald C. Fish of Hol- PLAN YOUR GARDEN NOW- day's speaker. Dick Ford, president of the Ford Paint Main Street, signed bv over 20 Main Street merchants. by Councilman Mueller. ucation Bildg. worth Hospital. lywood, Florida, and Mrs. Donald Eickhoff of Lowell. Proud of their new grandson are Mr. and Mrs. Emer- START WITH SIMPLE SKETCH Company. Mr. Ford spoke of his recollections of his He explained that he and Chief Emmons had spent Yes: Councilmembers, Hall, Jefferies, Mueller, Rog- Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mason of son Smith of Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rottier older brother. Vice-President Gerald Ford. considerable time researching the ordinance, but could ers and Andersen. THURSDAY, MAY 9 Well, spring is finally here. Time to plan your gar- Miami, Florida. Speaking of his brother. Dick said that Jerry being not find reference to Main Street in particular. There No: None. of Alto. den and get ready to plant those seeds. Venus Chapter No. 107 OES annual Smorgasbord the oldest, took quite a hand in helping with his three are several streets adjacent to Main that are limited to Absent: None. First, draw a simple sketch of your garden-just a Thursday, May 9, serving 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grattan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevens are happy to announce younger brothers. This assistance began early, with PTO Carnival Promises 2 hour parking, however. Main Street is posted with Under communications, the Manager read a notice diagram on a piece of paper. Use a pendl so you can Masonic Temple. the arrival of a five pound, 14 ounce son, Kristopher Jerry even helping change diapers when his mother signs for 2 hour parking. from the Michigan Public Service Commission concern- Michael, bom April 22. change your mind or scratch out mistakes. Jot down ing a Public Hearing in the matter of application of the crops you plan to grow. was busy. Being interested in athletics. Jerry helped To Be A Good One Councilman Jefferies entered at 8:08 p.m. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stev- his brothers learn to catch a ball, play tennis, football, Consumers Power Company for authority to place into An African Viotet Show will be held at the Sveden Now, check your seed supply to see what you'U The discussion continued. Manager Bacon stated ens of Cascade and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mettemick of golf, etc. The Cascade-Thornapple PTO is sponsoring its an- effect a gas allocation procedure, and a letter from House Restaurant, Northtown Plaza, 3516 Plainfield need to buy. that the Uniform Traffic Code gives the Traffic Engi- Alto. Ford said that his father stressed several things in nual Carnival at the Cascade Elementary School Satur- North Morris Mobile Home Sales on building a lift sta- Ave. N.E.. Grand Rapids, Thursday and Friday, May neer or PoliceChief authority to enforce 2-hour park- raising his family. Integrity was important, as was day. May 4, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and it promises to tion at Key Heights Trailer Park in Lowell Township, 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by the ing on Main Street. First African Violet Society of Grand Rapids, Michi speaking the truth, honesty, humility and education. be a good one!!! It was noted that it might create a worse problem, and hooking on to the City's system for sewage treat- gan. The name of George KiUmaster. of KiUmaster Ford, Something for everyone was the goal this year and of merchants asking for loading zones. Also, the City ment. was proposed for membership. The vote was unanimous here's a sample of what they 'll have. For Mom and would most likely have to hire a full time employee tp It was recommended that such an agreement not be The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, to accept Mr. KUlmaster into the membership and fel- Dad .. A Country Store, Home Made Pies, Hot Dogs, walk Main Street marking tires, or take away time for made with a private concern, but must follow the May 9, at 1:30 in the club looms. c4-5 BUSINESS lowship of the LoweU Rotary Club. B.B.Q's, Hot Coffee and Ice Cream. (A night out of administrative duties from the Police Chief, or, hire a agreement made with Lowell Township. the kitchen for Mom!!) full time secretary for office work and to mark tires. Also read was a reminder from the Michigan Munici- FRIDAY, MAY 10 •NOTES The older kids can throw sponges at their favorite Chief Emmons was present and staled that many of pal League of the annual region V meeting at Grand The regular meeting of Cyclamen Chapter No. 94 teachers, lAe a trip through the spook house, visit the merchants who had signed the petition were in vio- Haven, April 25. All Council members agreed to attend. 4 O.E.S. of Lowell will be held Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. the fun jail or stop by the Cake Walk. lation themselves. As a matter of information, Manager Bacon read a at the Masonic Temple. FROM THE DESK OF D For the little ones we have a special Kiddie Room Councilman Jefferies noted that it would most like- letter from the Department of Natural Resources on Fashiom for Spring and Summer. with things just for them, pick the pockets of a love- ly raise merchants taxes to support an extra $5,000 to the priority study. The matter will also be discussed Can a small town survive in twentieth century U.S.A.? able clown, go fishing in the fish pond, enjoy a pony keep merchants, and their employees cars off the at the next Planning Commission meeting. SATURDAY, MAY 14 We would like to beUeve it can, but it will take tough de- cart ride or just enjoy a favorite past time of becoming street. A letter was read from the American Water Works CAR WASH-Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 3012 termination for our town to stay alive. It takes old fash- Because of you... entangled in a huge cone of cotton candy!!! Councilman Mueller asked about installing parking Association commending th« City for a perfect record of Lowell at the Zephyr Station in LoweU from 10:30 ioned town pride to keep oui small city looking good. meters, and it was suggested to hire someone part time, in water works safety, aiii a notice from the Inter- a.nv until 5 p.m. \ All of the streets (VaUcy Vista is part of the city, too) today a man is perhaps from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the purpose of State Commerce Commbaon on hearings to be held must be cleaned, garbage and trash coUected, lawns on a dusty road marking cars. in Grand Rapids on the abandonment of railroads. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 mowed, empty lots kept clean, and our parks maintain- Chief Emmons was asked how many hours a week The Manager's Report was given which included The Garden Lore Club will meet at the home of ed. leading south would be needed to enforce the parking ordinance. He the Police Department Report for the month of March. Dolores Laux Wednesday, May 15, at 2 o'clock. Our The business area must have clean, even sidewalks, from replied that if the ordinance is to be enforced effective- He also read a comparative list of state-wide rates for new yearbooks will be available at that time, and the sparkling windows. Utter off the streets, and pleasant Rawalpindi... ly, it cannot be done on a part time basis. treated water. Lowell's rate will be average for the pro- annual dues will be collected. perso.mel. Timero Council concurred that the Manager write to the posed treatment of water when the new facility is con- Our schools could help create some of this town reporting, analyzing, prob- Chamber of Commerce and let them know of the cost structed. , COMING SOON- pride by working on our past history. Studying about ing — to send you an involved and report back to Council. The Manager presented a b^Jfpni the C&O Railway- - , Jfttchibt .«be.SfMa§4< it comm soon, apon- 'J the proiducts made or manufactured here can be en- eye-witness story. Other Councilman Hall, City representative to the Lowell1 Company of $22,229.27, the City's share of the South sored by Lowell Showboat Garden ClubClub . Date to be lightening. How many teachers assign units on Lowell Christian Science Monitor - Dick-Ford {centerl president of Ford Peint Showboat Board, reported that they are planning a Hudson Strfeet crossing improvement. The bill has been announced later. businesses? Do you know: Where does aU the flour from reporters are gathering Company, and brotherqf Vice-President Gerald "riverfront beautification project" and was asking for forwarded to the State Highway Department for re- King MUling go? How far away does Christoff ship salad facts for you in Moscow, Ford, spoke at the April 24 meeting of the Low- Nairobi. Beirut. London. money from the City for seed and greenery to plant on view. dressing? Where does Kellogg Vinegar and Mincemeat ell Rotary Ctub. Tokyo. San Francisco, and BITS O' BUSINESS go? Attwood's boat hardware may be easy for you to Shown talking to Mr. Ford are Rotarians the islands in Flat River. He explained that wild rice A discussion followed on the method of payment Washington. China is expected to replace Russia as the U.S.*s recognize, but, do you know Superior's furniture when David Coons, left, and John Roth. Mr. Roth SEE MY COMPLETE LIKE OF would be planted, and cat-tails would be transplated of said bill, whether to pay part of the cost through Because you need to from the swampy area at the Lowell Airport. The cost the construction project, as agreed upon by the Kent leading Communist trade partner. The Chinese art you see it in a store? How many different products are was among Rotarians who had birthdays, being WALLPAPER AND PAINT BOOKS understand what's happen- for first-year planting would run in the neighborhood County Department of Public Works, or pay it with purchasing large amounts of American grain, cotton Imagine the world made at HaUmark? ing in order to change now 83 years young. of $3,000, all labor would be donated. City funds, which are available. No action was taken, and soybeans... Increased cost of fuel oil is expected Other than the letter from the Valley Vista residents what's wrong and tu support Council concurred that it would be a definite asset pending review of the Highway Department. to spur construction of nuclear-powered merchant asking why the city is letting that area become a slum what's right. to the City to have the area cleaned up and beautified. There was also a discussion on the plan for new ci' vessels. instead of cleaning up the streets of trash, no other cor- The Christian Science The discussion included using the $3,000 offices in Rockford, and the cost for the sams e type o. 7 respondence was received on re-doing our city. Can't Monitor gives you the facts, ILA'S we hear from you? P. O. Box 261, Lowell, Michigan. and reports how problems priated funds from the Municipal Parks fund tor' facility for Lowell. are being solved. It keeps Amway To DECORATING improvement, which would cover the initial seeding , There were no remarks from the audience. without electricity you informed but not de- cost. Under remarks from the Council, Councilman Jef- Lowell Lions To pressed — the Monitor has SERVICE IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Mueller to author- feries commented on the first shovelful of uirt being NOTICE a uniquely hopeful outlook. ize the expenditure of said funds, supported by Coun- turned for the new Showboat facility, and when con- News, commentary, art, entertainment, fashion. • Host 5,000 cilwoman Rogers. struction would start, thereby effecting the closing of Conduct White Cane CALL Public Heerings will be held before the Zon- sports, business, family: a Yes: Councilmembers Hall, Jefferies, Muller, Rogers a portion of Lafayette Street. Mayor Anderson report- The fifteenth annual convention of Amway Direct and Anderson. ed that everything was set with the School Board, but ing Boerd of Appeeb on lively daily newspaper Sale On Saturday (Monday - Friday) with Distributors to be held in Grand Rapids May 2.3, 676-5096 No: None. that the street would remain open until actual con- FRIDAY, MAT 3,1174 something for everyone. and 4, with 5,000 distributors expected to attend, has Absent: None struction was begun. Over 20,000 Lions belonging to 500 Lions Clubs of For 13C a day — less than become one of the largest convlaves of the West Mich- Then followed a discussion on using construction Councilman Mueller announced the meeting of the 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of Dty Michigan again are organizing to msrch the highways two postage stamps. igan convetion year. Kent County Transportation Committee, at which and bi-ways of Michigan in their annual crusade to help The Ada-based home, car, and personal-care pro- tkey will discuss the letter sent by him as Council Rep- Hell, 301 EMt Man Street. the visually handicapped. Yes. I want this unique daily ducts manufacturer has received reservations from dis- resentative, clarifying the City's request for a study of The purpose of the heerinfi will be to lis- White Cane Week has been calendared for April 28- newspaper lor 4 months — over tributors in every state of the Union, all Canadian pro- the airport instead of funds. ten to ell interested pertta on the follow- May 4, officiaUy to be ushered in by proclamations SO issues lor only S11. vinces, Puerto Rico, Guam, Australia, and Great Bri- Mayor Anderson then re-appointed Dr. Orval I. Mc- • Payment enclosed • Bill me later ing requests: from Governor Milliken and from the mayors of hun- tain. With the firm's rapid sales growth since 1960, Kay, Mr. Leonard Jackson and Councilman Mueller dreds of cities and towns in Michigan. Amway distributor conventions now strain Greater cc Name (Please print) I to the Lowell Airport Committee. 1. Mr. Thomes Ta^,S04 N. Monroe St, Grand Rapids facilities to the limit with many visiting The Lowell Lions Club wiU conduct their local White U Not Everyone I IT WAS MOVED by Councilwoman Rogers that for a verience of set bock from street to Street Apt participants spUling over into hotels and motel as far Council concur with the Mayor's recommendation, Cane Drive this Saturday morning. May 4, between 9 construct e prage. City away as Muskegon. ¥ supported by Councilman Hall. a.m. and 12 noon. The convention, with many of its events held in the ¥ Carried unanimously. 2. By the Building Inspector, for e veri- The public has been asked and has always respond- State ZIP Civic Auditorium, is open only to the top leaders of I IT WAS THEN MOVED to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. by I*® Christian Science MonitprS' ence for the Lowell Showtoet Corporation, ed to the purchase of symbolic miniature white canes, Amway's 200,000 independent distributors and pro- ¥ Box 125, Astor Station Councilwoman Rouen. t Subscribes To The needed to construct within fifty (50) feet all of these monies being utilized to support and allevi- Boston, Massachusetts 02123 vides motivation and leadership through some of the ate one of the most humanitarian as well as vital social of lot line end street line. Section 14.1 (5) nation's finest speakers. Amway marketing experts and health problems. will introduce and discuss new products at several pro- CARLEN E. ANDERSON, BLAINE E. BACON, Heine E. Becon. ? Mayor City Clerk Michigandcrs respond- duct seminars. Blaine E. Becon, ing to the White .Cane ap- J Ledger- Suburban Life City Clerk peal will help support the Services Are Held For Leader Dog School for c4 the Blind in Rochester, Welcome Home for the ^ but then, not everyone comes Mrs. Maggie Jensen, 85 Blind, buUt to fill the Mrs. Maggie Carr Jensen, 85, formerly of Greenville, needs of the aged sight- You deserve passed away April 19 at the United Memoriid Hospital less, The Michigan Lions ^ in out of the rain, either. in Greenville. She had been ill for the past three years. Eye Bank, which assists in lower auto She was a prior resident of Ionia County and the the restoration of sight Belding rural area for 50 years. She was bom April 20, to the unsighted, and the 1888 in Kent County, the daughter of George and Lions Care Program. insurance rates. May Ford. Any handicapped per- Mrs. Jensen was a member of the Calvary Baptist son can receive help, and | How About You? Church. Her first husband. Burr Carr died in 1940. In throughout the year the 1947 she was married to Carl Jensen who preceded Lions Clubs provide aid So here her in death in 1967. through Leader Dogs, RATES: White Canes, Braille She is survived by two daughters, Mildred Ellison they are! of Greenville, and Esther Tomai of Florida; one sister, watches, glasses, eye ex- $4 per year inside Kent & Ionia Counties Mrs. Carrie Condon and two brothers, Harry and Glenn aminations, Sight mobiles I? Sentry has reduced automobile insurance Ford, all of Lowell; four grandchildren and five great- and transplants. Thousands of White Canes have been furnished free rates for good drivers of ail ages, and sub- grandchildren. of charge to blind people throughout Michigan since stantially for younger driven. Two or more I Funeral services were held April 22 at tho Brown- REWSSD n n S1S00 car discounts and driver training discounts Tenman Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Ar- 1930. • The White Cane program is executed 52 weeks a still apply. thur Jones officiating. Burial was made in Alton Cem- For information leading to arrest and convict- $5 per year outside these year but the public hopefully becomes aware of this etery, near Lowell. ion of people comminini serious crimes Call me if you think your auto insurance important work during the concentrated 7-day period. (felonies). costs too much.-Find out what Sentry can do Women Of Moose To Meet for you! 7B0IE m*23tS BILLBOARDS DOWN, LOWELL SCENIC VISTAS UP Frank Schueller Lowell Women of the Moose, Chapter 1388, will 1839 Buttrick S.E. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! meet May 6, 8 o'clock, at the club rooms. or call your local police department Some of the more scenic stretches of highway in Michigan are nearly bUlboard-free for the first time in Ada, Michigan ^SENTRY Academy of Friendship chairman, Betty Fugitt, has Phone: 676-9525 an interesting program planned and an enrollment of GREATER GRAND RAPIDS LIGHT & POWER many years. The State Highway Commission reports that more jJlNSURANCE 105 H. Broadway-Lowell-897-9261 candidates will ensue. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OWNED Ev IMF PEOPLE OF LOWELL • Senior Regent, Janet Bovee, would like to have a than 12,000 signs and billboards have been removed A MUTUAL COMPANY good attendance of co-workers to welcome our new SILEIT OBSHtm from along state highways since enactment of the i i members and to participate in an evening of fellowship. Michigan BUlboard Control Act in March, 1972. 12 Lowell Ledger-Suburbin Life, Mty 2, 1974 Tickets On Sale For Airman Robert Stacey International Dinner SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 897-9261 The annual International Dinner, sponsored by the Graduates With Honors Youth For Understanding students in Lowell, will be Airman First Class Robert D. Stacy. Jr., son of Mrs. held this ycai on May 15, at the Lowell Middle School. Virjorie R. Stacy, 11384 Grand River Drive. Lowell, Serving will start at 5:30 p.m. § has graduated with honors at Sheppard Air Force Base, Tickets, which went on sale last week, are being sold Texas, from the U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic by last year's exchange students-Shawn Ayres, Sue course conducted by the Air Training Command. Condon, Lori Courser, Carol Myers, Meg Reynolds Airman Stacy, who was trained to repair current and Tara Sprott-and this year's delegates-Craig Ander- Air Force jet aircraft, is being assigned tc Myrtle son, Carol Doyle, Jane Rivette and Wendy Stinchcomb. Beach Air Force Base. South Carolina. He will serve On the menu will be Chicken Hawaiian and Steak with a unit of the Tactical Air Command. Teriyaki, salad, potatoes and an attractive array of de- 39 UNITS ACCEPTED — Lowell area's first BBBMSBBSss "rapwapow The airman is a 1972 graduate of Folsom High licious desserts. New this year will be a children's menu Blood Bank Drive, conducted Sast month by the School in California. of hot dogs, chips, jello, cake and a beverage. Lowell Area Jaycees. was termed a success. Sixty M'/n cofwoM nonoK nunos The proceeds from the dinner will help send Low- volunteer Wood given were processed, with 39 jkrR* oniKn norftmi ell's exchange students abroad this summer. units of blood being accepted. smusmoc MUIYMHB

SHOPLIFTERS-Two female juvenile shoplift- Letter To The Editor ers were caught at Lippert's Pharmacy last Tues- day. Lowell Police were summoned to the scene. Dear Editor, After a talk with the giris, they were released to I would like to commend the Lowell Police Depart- the parent's custody. ment for the concern that was shown at the April 12 POPPY DAYS-The veterans organizations of accident at the upper bridge. For all they knew our Lowell will conduct their annual Poppy Day Sales little boy or I might have been thrown out of the car this year May 16-18. "Wear a Poppy ... America's and with the aid of four officers they might have silent tribute to her heroes." found us in time to save our lives. That bridge is a very bad place without having an PUBLIC HEARING-May 6, 8 p.m. before the Wiring-Fixtures-Repairs accident on it; let alone all the on-lookers that always regular meeting of the Lowell City Council. Pur- crowd around to see what they can sec so they can pose of the hearing will be to listen to all parties G.E. APPLIANCES run and stretch the truth of what really happened all interested in the complete revisions of Lowell City over town. Without the aid of four police officers, Zoning Ordinance No. 22. Said revised ordinance 208 S. Hudson, Lowell, 897-9802 some of these people could have been badly hurt. includes among others, six zones for Planned Unit Take So** Development. I also want to thank them for the fine job they did Hume! THURSDAY at aiding my husband, for all we know this might have AIRPLANE RIDES-Th3 Lowell Lions Club fridav saved hilis life. and the Lowell Airport Boosters will hold their se- turdm ICE CREAM Again Thanks cond annual three cent a pound airplane rides at sA Mrs. Jack Gee the Lowell City Airport on Saturday, May 18, at and SANDWICHES 10 a.m. Everyone welcome, especially those weigh- sundav ing between 40 and 400 pounds. onlv» First Grade Girls Invited 10 for 960 MAYOR AUTHORIZED-The Lowell City To loin Blue Bird Group Council at a special meeting Monday night, au- thorized Mayor Carlen Anderson to sign a "letter Girls in the first grade in Bushnell, Runciman, and of intent" to pursue a long term low interest loan St. Mary's Schools who are interested in joining a Blue from the Farm Home Administration to construct Bird Group are invited to come with their mothers to a fresh water ireatment plant. Larry Smith of the the Bushnell School at 3:15 p.m., Friday, May 10. Lansing office and Ray Obreiter, County Supervis- SOFTEE CREME Mrs. David Coons and Mrs. Vern Keim will explain or for the FHA, were present to explain a recent 503 East Main - Lowell the Blue Bird program, which is the part of the Camp deadline to consider loan applications Imposed by Harold A Rose Ball Fire Girls organization planned for younger girls. the Federal office. According to Smith, all unal- Activities for the new groups will begin in the fall. located monies after May 1,1974, will go into a national pool where the Michigan office will lose its control of the fund's ultimate use. The action committed the Council to do the necessary paper work to be eligible for a formal loan offer later this summer. FILING DEADLINE-Satuiday, May 13, at 4 p.m. is the last date for filing petitions for elec- tion to the Lowell Area School's Board of Educa- tion. This year, two of the four-year terms are op- w en with the expiration of terms of Dave Wingei- er ahd Dr. Robert Reagan. Tues., May 16, Is the last day for withdrawing a candidate's name be- fore the June election. Petitions may be obtained at the Superintendent's office, 700 Elizabeth Strot. Petitioners are required to have 20 signa- tutuj, with qualified electors permitted to sign WE CARRY THE no more than two petitions. SENIOR CITIZEN'S GOLF-Senior citizens MATERIAL YOU NEED TO DO interested in joining the golf league at Deer Run Golf Ctub this summer are uigad to contact tha THE JOB! Lowell Senior Center, 214 East Main Street, sponsors of the league, or call 897-5250. All par- Aluminum Asphalt ticipants will be able to play at reduced rates, ac- cording to Howard Clack, Senior Center Director. Mobile Home Coating FLOWERY THOUGHTS-Lowell area 'green One gal., $5.46; thumbers' are reminded to plan their flower gar- dens, keeping Lowell Showboat Garden Club's an- 5 gal pail, $24.35 nual Flower show in mind. This year's event will be held July 26 and 27 at the Runciman All-pur- Bricker lumber Inc. pose room. WKST or BILDDfO ON M-fl ROADSIDE PICKUP-The Flat River Snowmo- In the Lowell Area Dial OX1-8411 bile Club members will assemble Saturday morn- Pkoae 794-0200 ing at 9:30 at KiUmaster Ford to start spring clean- No Toll ing along M-21, between Lowell and Ada. All trash, Two or after being bagged, will be picked up by trucks to Three piece be properly disposed of at the end of the day. There will be refreshment breaks and a weiner from $28 roast for all workers. In case of rain, plans will be held oyer until tha following week. May 11. VEHICLE STOLEN-A 1973 Oldsmobila, in Wittenbach Sales and Service on West Main Street for repain, was stolen sometime last Wednesday night or ealy Thursday morning. Entry into the repair shop was made when the pane of glass was broken out on the side of the building and a win- dow was opened. Something must have scared thr taker, as the vehicle was retumed, parked very neatly in front of Wittenbach's. The incident is under further investigation. DRIVER IS TICKETED The Ionia stale police issued a ticket for making an im- proper left turn to John Edward Manszewski, 18, of Lowell after the car he was driving was involved in an Deb ^nop accident last Wednesday night on Grand River Road near the Keni-Ionia county line. ^ 100 W. MAIN, LOWELL *- Police !aid Manszewski was traveling slowly and turned left in front of a car driven by Arthur Lowrey, Phone S97-9I96 63, of Saranac who was trying to pass.

AIR PLANE 4 • t e Multiply your weight times 3 cents... and take a plane ride. • RIDES Hql>/>«W8 A TRIP THROUGH THE SPOOK HOUSE ...A CAKE WALK.. . PICKING THE Saturday, May 18 LA POCKET OF A CLOWN. . . A FISH POND. . . A FUN IAIL. . . A SPONGE THROW. . . A PONY CART RIDE. . . A c: Lowell City Airport KIDDIE ROOM. . . HOT DOGS. . . B.B.Q's. . . ICE CREAM, PIE AND t fW • ?Aow Drive approximately % mile north of City COFFEE. . . , Limits on Lincoln Lake Avenue. Watch for sign. QOO Cascade-Thornapple R* 10 a.m. until 12 noon P.T.O. Carnival • e EVERYONE WELCOME! Saturday, May 4th e • t CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sponsored By Lowell lions Club And The Lowell Airport Boosters 2 to 6 P. M. (BURTON AT CASCADE ROAD)

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