Clinton County News

Vol. 52 June 6,1974 ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879 32 Pases County grapples with factor and law suit

- By LINDA HEYBOER They thought they had a mission decided to let the factor natives are available." County News Writer chance at licking the first stand. Henning said the only Commissioners voted to enlist problem May 23 when 3 board alternative left may be an legal aid from outside the If it's not troubles with the members and county appeal to the state court of county for ..defense against the state, it's hassles with the equalization director Leon appeals, but the board was not DeWitt suit, which is also aimed townships. f Thelen tackled the state tax ready to make that -decision at Bath township, DeWitt says Clinton County com­ commission to appeal the Tuesday. the county has stalled on missioners grappled with both factor. Henning pointed out 3 county determining ownership of the Tuesday, as they tried to decide "We actually came away appeals filed with the court last sewage treatment plant in the what to do about a state-applied .somewhat optimistic from that year are still pending and ad­ township and claims the giant 10 percent tax factor and-a suit meeting," said Commr Dyle ded, "We feel before we spend contracts give DeWitt owner­ filed against them Monday by Henning. taxpayers' money on an appeal ship and operating rights. DeWitt township. But 5 days later the com­ we would see if other alter- Commr Virginia Zeeb, who represents the township, blasted the county board for "dragging its feet" on the issue. Debate livens "This board," she said, "is just as guilty for not making moves as DeWitt is for making This ceremony was part of the St Johns Memorial Day observance held on the traditional their moves." day of May 30 in St Johns. The cemetery observance followed a parade through. The pa­ Commission meeting The matter bf negotiation rade and related ceremonies were sponsored by the St Johns VFW and American Legion. between DeWitt, Bath and the County News Photo by John Cheney county department of public By JIM EDWARDS Ebert persisted in pressing his point of works (DPW) was assigned County News Editor order and then said the matters Wilcox was May 7 to a committee of 2 bringing up were discussed at previous commissioners, Harold Martin ST JOHNS - Bid awarding meetings are meetings. and Richard Hawks, Bath Twp supervisor usually pretty sedate affairs, but the St Ebert's argument became stronger when Martin wrote a letter to Johns City Commission experienced a few he said, ".., this is another of Comm DeWitt supervisor Dale sparks in the air Thursday night when bids Wilcox's attempt to nit pick at these people Emerson 3 weeks later, a delay were awarded for a storm sewer project. (Williams and Works Engineering) and I'll he said was needed to gather The sparks came when Cmmr Gerald say once again if he'll come to the meetings, information on the sew,er resigns for Petosky job Wilcox asked for an estimate on holding he'd certainly be aware of what's going on." dispute. But by then jhe ponds, not currently included in the bid for Ebert's reference to Wilcox coming to the township board has decided to the storm sewer project. meetings referred to, at least, 2 meetings sue. BATH TWP -- At a time when many people resigning as of June 30 to take "a very at­ wasn't cut out for politics. Comm Roy Ebert asked for a point of Wilcox did not attend wheri items about the Hawks pointed out the are throwing their hats into the political tractive assessing position in another "I couldn't handle the continuous hassle," order and was answered with Wilcox's "I've storm sewer were disucssed. township officials must have arena, 1 local official has decided to pull his community in the state." he explained. got the floor." seen the letter before the suit out. Commenting after the meeting, Van The supervisor's latest big hassle was an Wilcox retorted saying, "I'll say, I'll come was actually filed. Bath supervisor Roy Van Sickle told the Sickle said he took the new job -- as city April 22 recall attempt. Van Sickle defeated to the meetings if they are scheduled at a •"That shows they wanted to township board Monday night he is assessor of Petoskey -- after deciding he the move soundly, but announced soon af­ time that fits my schedule. I explained to go to court, not negotiate," he terward ,he would not seek re-election in Schools you people 6 months ago certain nights I said. November. cannot attend because of previous com­ Commr Duane Chamberlain Major issues in the recall drive were a $4.3 mitments 'Ynd all I'm asking for is the said he welcomed the suit million township sewer project and charges, estimate of the holding pond be put oh because (t- wolil4 'Vttle the •v." hold ekction , "fff lack-of com'mtmication^between"Ya?f* record,'^ ^ >. . - * - - - 'issue once and fqr a,]l." ' Sickle and resldehts*. Comm Ebert then said he would -"like to Commr Roger Oyejway Van Sickle said he applied for various Voters in 6 area school districts go to the make sure the city clerk has that statement agreed, "it's in the court now?1 '"'Plenty to do this assessing positions around the state even polls June 10 to elect school board members that Commr Wilcox will attend the meetings he said, "and that's the best before the recall election, adding that and, in all but 2 cases decide millage issues. when it fits his schedule." place for it." money was not a major concern. Bath is l district with no millage •vote this In other action, the board ."I was Willing to take a cut in salary so I year. Two 4-year board seats are open; Wilcox answered that the meeting he appointed 2 new zoning com­ could get out of here," he declared, "so I candidates are Bernard Black and Gail would attend had been given also to other mission members and 2 summer in St Johns could sleep at night." Matthews. commissioners as the every other Monday representatives to the regional As it happened, Petoskey offered him DeWitt, which previously announced a nights, the 1st and' 3d of the month. aging consortium. $12,005 a year plus traveling and other ex­ millage proposition, discovered since that After the exchange between Ebert and Replacing former zoning penses, while his present salary is $13,004 a renewal is not necessary until next year. Wilcox, the engineer said the cost of the members Robert Fedewa and year without traveling expenses outside the Four people are running for 2 4-year terms: holding ponds was between $200,000 and Alden Livingston will be Harold Jownship. Van Sickle figures he will at least Willard Reed, John Allen, Keith Davis and $250,000, a figure they.said was on record. Rappuhn of rural St Johns and ST JOHNS - This year's summer Special use of Band Shell and area (to be breakeven. Robert Valentine. Finally awarded the bid was Equipment Jack Wiswasser of Bath. recreation program in the City of St Johns announced). and Gravel for $778,211.50 worth of work on Special 4th of July Event. "I'm going to be happy," he said. The Fowler district is asking for a renewal Representing the county on will include a variety of new ideas and ac­ The township board has 30 days to appoint of its current 16 mills. Candidates for 2 4- the north section of the sewer project and J. the aging consortium will be tivities not sponsored in previous years. Horseshoe Tournament - (July). Leach Construction Inc. for $799,855 for the Others to be announced. an interim supervisor to serve until year board terms are Winifred McKean and Wallace Watts of Wacousta and Under the direction of Randy Humphrey, November.- If trustees fail to appoint Marvin Simon. south section of the project. Mary Welton of rural St Johns. city clerk and recreation director Dean someone Within that time the appointing Ovid-Elsie wants voters to approve 16 Eisler CCentral Michigan University A scheduling of all events and further task goes to the governor. information concerning each activity will mills, with 14 representing renewal and 2 as recreation major) the program has been Van Sickle expressed thanks for an operational increase. Three candidates designed to appeal to all age groups. appear in-the County News weekly. All in­ terested in the above activities may contact cooperation he received and pledged to are running for 1 4-year term. They are This year's schedule of activities include assist his replacement if necessary. He said David Hill, Donna Besco and Robert White. DeWitt Council the following: Dean Eisler at 224-2313 from 8-12 every morning except Saturday and Sundays. philosophically that "every growing area The St Johns system is asking 16.5 mills, a has its period of turmoil" but added he 1 mill increase over the current rate. There Men's City League Slow Pitch Softball. The firstactivity began Monday, June 3. apparently wasn't the person to cope with are 3 candidates for 2 4-year board terms: Women's Slow Pitch Softball or Volleyball. T The men's 20 team slow pitch league that period in Bath township. Edward A. Lenon, William Richards Jr and Men's 35+ Slow Pitch Softball or Valleyball. Wo one seemed shocked by Van Sickle's Wendell E. Waggoner. Kid's Play Day (6-12) Wed. mornings (8 commenced its Monday thru Thursday, 6 to 10:15 pm schedule of games. announcement, although the supervisor said Pewamo-Westphalia voters will be asked approves budget week sessions). ' These programs are offered to all local he was slightly perplexed by l thing. ' to approve 15.5 mills, 1.1 of which represent Senior Citizens' Park & Recreation. ,"I was surprised there were no cheers," an increase. Candidates for 2 4-year terms Kids' Tennis Instruction (2- 4 week sessions residents and it is hoped citizen par­ ticipation will be high. he said. are Murdo Wood and Carl Cramer. 8-12 daily). DEWITT ~ The DeWitt City Council Jude's has not paid for hookbig into the Monday night approved the budget for the sewer. coming year calling for $236,735 in revenue The City Council set a meeting for and expenditures. Tuesday night to discuss the situation with Accounting* for a large sahre of the ex­ court action threatened in about a week if Final in millage series penses in the budget are $92,088 in salaries, the matter is not settled. $31,650 in capital outlay, $25,192 for The Council also agreed to review 2 or­ professional services, $11,500 for operating budget in 1952 ($254,000), dinances concerning the prohibiting of Editors Note: The following is the final part two years. 1972-73 8 15.5 6 29.5 supplies and $10,600 for street lights with the abandoned cars and traitors on property of a 4-part series explaining the millage While this represents an increase of one- 1973-74 8 15.5 5 28.5 Before voting on the 16.5 mill levy for one 'balance of the budget to finance ap­ inside the city limits. ^ mill, the total levy for schools will be lower ' year on June 10, the citizen of the St Johns situation in the St Johns School Dist. 1974-75 ' 8 16*5 3.8 28.2 proximately 25 other areas. Apparently, several people have received By Earl Lancaster than (hat levied for the past four years. This (if voted) district should ask himself the same Real property tax will account for bulk of is because of the fact that the Board has questions he does when he shops for a home, warnings due to the ordinance on vehicles St Johns Superintendent of Schools Because of many changes in Society and the income with an anticipated revenue of used part of the year, recreational vehicles been able to reduce the levy for debt service our way of living during the past few years, an automotible, or before making any costly $117,335, investment. and antique autos.' Next Monday, June 10, the people in the from 5 to 3.8 mills because of increased the schools have of necessity accepted many In -other business, the subject of the St St. Johns School District will vote on a Valuation. This would drop the total tax levy responsibilities they did not formerly shard. The questions to be asked are, How much Jude's sewer came up once again and Lloyd school operating millage for the 1974-75^ for schools in the St Johns district to 28.2 In order to properly equip students for a new does it cost? and, What is the quality of the Ballard, representing the church, said the school year. mills, providing* the vote on the 16.5 mills is and changing world, it has been necessary product? church has received word that Fedewa successful. In the matter of cost, the table below Candidates The School Board at its May meeting, to adopt new programsf give more services, Builders intend to take St Jude's to court after much deliberation, agreed that The past four year history of school taxes and in many cases actually take the place of * shows that of 19 school districts in the unless i settlement is made on a disputed because of inflation a one-mill increase in. is shown in the following table: the home. Lansing area, St Johns ranks 17th in the sewer tiii-in. operating millage was necessary to These additional programs and increased amount of taxes the people of the district St Jude's contends the sewer was to be maintain the same program as has been in FOUR YEARS OF SCHOOL TAXES IN services, in addition to the effects of in* pay for the total support of the schools, built on land provided for in an easement. sparse for which includes money for operation and to effect the past year. THE ST JOHNS, SCHOOL DISTRICT % nation have caused the cost of public They contend, "however, the sewer was retire the debt on buildings, The voters will be asked June 10 to ap­ education to sky-rocket'. By way of example, constructed in an area other than provided \ Total the cost of transportation in the St Johns 1973 TOTAL SCHOOL TAX .RATES FOR for by the easement. prove a 16.5 mill levy for one year for SCHOOLS IN THE LANSING AREA-' operational purposes. This Will replace the 1970-71 8 14.5 7 29.5 district this year ($271,000) exceeds the Meanwhile, Fedewa Builders contend St DeWitt 1971-72 JJ 14.5 7 29.5 amount of.the total school operational (INCLUDES ALLOCATED AND VOTED 15.5-mill levy which was voted in 1972 for MILLAGE FOR OPERATION AND DEBT RETIREMENT) DEWITT - Candidates for City Council office in DeWitt aren't exactly knocking down the door announcing their candidacy, Almond Cressman heads MAR group East Lansing 38,59 mills Inside With the deadline for filing petitions Haslett , 37.50 mills coming up June 18, only one, William Drouin ST JOHNS -- Almond, B. Michigan Association of organizations designated by the .DeWitt 36.80 mills Regions (MAR1 held May 29-31. Governor, serves as a Vehicle to Presently under con­ the News has announced. Drouin will seek the Cressman of S't Johns has been sideration is a uniform system Holt 34.70mllls foster the preservation ana mayor's spot currently held by Murl elected chairman of the of designating federal regions Bath 34.50 mills Eastman. - Michigan Association of Over 80 representatives from strengthening of local govern­ Lansing , * w 33.29mills Regions (MAR), and locating the Dept of ST JOHNS GRADS SECB The only member of the council not up for the regions and local, state, and ment and intergovernmental Williamston 33.00mills re-election is Gary Gillespie. Cressman, also chairman of federal government Converged relationships, Housing and Urban Develop­ Waverly , * 32,25mills ment, the Dept of -Health, Aside from Drouin and Gillespie, the other the Tri-County Regional on nostalgic Mackinac Island to VIoce Puritano, Federal Charlotte „ 31,46 mills members of the Council, Frederick (Bill) Planning Commission, was Education and Welfare and HER CLASSROOM PAGE 2A discuss issues they are Office of Management and Mason • 31,40 mills Shaver. J. Dale Bohn and Arthur Newman elected during the 6th annual currently facing. Topics in­ other federal field offices in the r Fowler . 31.24 mills IS"UNTRADmONAL" meeting of the MAR May 29-31. Budget (OMB), said pressure Is same spot to make it easier for' have all announced they'will not seek re­ cluded effective cooperation being exerted to move authority Laingsburg 30.70 mills election. Cressman was appointed to through regionalism, land use local and state governments to Pottervllle 30.36mills out of Washington and Into the conduct business with these If at least 2 candidates do not file to run, the Tri-County Planning at the federal level, and field offices closer to state and Okemos 30.23 mills GENTEL SETTLES PAGE3A the City Council, by requirements of the Commission in 1971 and served regional Involvement in federal agencies. On June 26, Puritano Grand Ledge 2&.70 mills as vice-chairman in 1972 and local governments, He added said, OMB staff members will Charter, must draft candidates to seek programs. that effective regional Pewamo-Westphalia 29.55 mills office. 1973, be in Lansing to obtain state and St Johns 28.50 mills cooperation was a building, ^ ofHciiIg, opmlong and CHAMP AS PLAYER, PAGE13A If enough candidates do file to require a "Regional Cooperation is < MAR, composed of Eaton Rapids , 28.20 mills representatives of the 14 block in this move to decen- suggestions on the federal THEN AS COACH primary, it will be held in August. The Local Control" was the theme of 0vMsie the sixth annual meeting of the planning and development tralize authority. _ budget, (S«rN*a14A> ***** regular election Is in November, 2A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS,ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 Local student elected Solos to student body office concert set Rodney Pasch, who resides Arbor, before enrolling In the with his grandparents, Mr an'd pretheological program at Mi's Herman Pasch, 9224 Concordia Senior College. for Thursday Church Road, St Johns, has been; elected dormitory proctor Concordia Senior College is a and student senate member at liberal arts college of the ST JOHNS -, A Solos Concert Concordia Senior College, Fort Lutheran Church-Missouri will be presented Thursday, Wayne, Ind, Synod primarily for ministerial June 6, at 7:30 pm in Pocuis As a dormitory proctor Pasch students. It accepts students Auditorium of St Johns High will be responsible for super­ who have completed 2 years of School. The .concert is open, vision and leadership in one college work, offers the junior with no admission charge, to the dormitory during the 1973-74 and senior years, grants a fully public. school year. accredited BA degree, and Pasch graduated from St prepares the majority of its All of the soloists will be Johns High School, and Con­ students for a postgraduate accompanied by the Wind cordia Junior College, And ministerial degree program. Ensemble, Performing soloists are Sharon Wood, French horn; Deb Wieber, baritone; Cheryl Cole, xylophone; Jay Anthes, alto saxophone; Doug Merignac, trumpet; Kim Delo, Mrs Louella Canfield, Ovid resident, was recently presented with trombone and Jim Shane, tuba. a plaque of appreciation by Salvation Army Treasurer Charles Huntington. Mrs Canfield is retiring after sixteen years as Clinton Performers will receive a The St Johns Exchange Club Freedom Shrine was re-dedicated at St Johns High School Thursday County field representative for the Salvation Army. "The expertise cassette recording of their solo. morning. Participating in the ceremonies re-dedicating a selection of historical documents spanning and understanding displayed by Mrs Canfield as field represen­ America's history, are (from left) Gordon Vandermark, principal of St Johns High School; Ralph Lynam, past director of JLions International and Michigan candidate for 3d Vice-president of Lions In­ tative will be greatly missed," Huntington said. Mrs Canfield was, Following the concert, a until recently, associated with the Mid-Michigan Health Office in St ternational; James Storrer, president of Michigan Exchange Clubs; Emil Flermoen, president of St reception for the soloists, band Johns Exchange Club; John Rehmann, chairman of Freedom Shrine Project and Richard Buggs, Johns. William J.lMorriss, Salvation Army Chairman, has named and audience will be held in the Mrs Laree Geller to succeed Mrs Canfield as field representative. music room. president of the St Johns School Student Council. Classroom features "untraditional" education By LINDA HEYBOER 3rd graders leam traditional FITTING NEEDS OF .'. .REACHING MORE "It's an attempt to look at be required to sit all day long," County News Writer skills in a very untraditional THE CHILD CHILDREN how children learn, then set up she added. way.' a room they can learn best in," There is a "learning center" "But I got dissatisfied. I felt I It doesn't look like an or­ "No one is pushed, and no one should^ be reaching more she said. (See Riley School Page 11A) dinary classroom. for each of 6 subjects as well as is held back," she said. "They children." "I don't feel any child should Instead of orderly rows of a quiet area. Children plan their progress at their own rates." With some sadness, she told students facing the teacher, own activities at the beginning Now in her 5th year of about one year she taught 2nd there are clusters of activities of each week, with adult help if leaching (she taught 3 years at grade and discovered by the end CITY OF ST. JOHNS around the room. Some children they request it. Shelby before joining the St of the year testing that one of delve into books in the library "They're required to have a Johns system) Mrs Iteen said her students tested at the 6th center, others work problems in certain number of activities she and another teacher started grade reading level. NOTICE OF REWARD the math section, while others each day-one. unit of science the open classroom project at "And I had her reading 2nd try out an experiment in the daily, foe exaipple-but they can Riley last year as a team- grade material with the The St. Johns City Commission has authorized a science corner or listen to chose which activities they teaching venture. others," Mrs Iteen said. "I felt $100.00 reward for information leading to the arrest records. want to do," Mrs Iteen ex­ This year she handles the then that I had failed her." and conviction of that person or persons responsible Barbara Iteen's classroom at plained. class with the help, of 2 teacher OPTIONS IN LEARNING for the Memorial Day Weekend vandalism at the St. Riley elementary school'doesn't She said the arrangement, aides and a paraprofessional She said that by giving Johns Memorial Pool. Barbara Iteen lends a helping hand to a look like an ordinary classroom which is in its 2nd year at the who is qualified to do some students more options in r student in her unique open classroom at school, helps individualize - and it isn't, teaching. learning, the open classroom Randy L. Humphrey Riley School. . education to fit the needs of It's an "open classroom," 'fl used to be a traditional format can offer activities City Clerk where Mrs Iteen's 50 2nd and each child. teacher." she said. closely geared to their needs. County News Photo by Linda Heyboer

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To The Class of 1974 ONLY CENTER 1 TtfE BEST OF EVERYTHING To you we offer our congratulations BUY YOUR APPLIANCES WHERE OnlyS and wishes for thft best Of health, DOWNTOWN ST. JOHNS happiness and achievement, SERVICE IS ALWAYS ASSURED PHONE 224-3895 GAMBLE STORE 117 W. Walker St Johns Phone 224-2828 JL 4 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 Clinton County News Famtljf and iSocietfy 3 Ellen Goerge- Luse-Snyder United •Hope / Lutheran Church, was an heirloom from her as accompanying the vocalists. DeWitt, Mich was the setting on maternal grandmother, the late The matron of honor sang, "He Neil Puetz united Saturday afternoon, May 25, Dorothy Mary Boyer. Leadeth Me" and wa.s joined by Alice Puetz, sister of the when the Rev Morris Reinhart, Beth Marshelle Luse, DeWitt, Rev Franzmeier in singing FOWLER - Most Holy Trinity fitted bodice, full skirt and "Sabbath prayer". Mr Mark Catholic Church provided the chapel train. She wore a short groom, was flower girl. She Litchfield, cousin of the bride, sister of the bride, was maid of wore a pink dotted swiss dress performed the double ring honor; Serving as matron of Fox, Shelby, served as alcolyte, setting for the May 25 wedding veil secured by a headpiece of - At the guest book was Miss uniting Ellen Marie Goerge, rpse lace trimmed in sequins and wore pink ribbons in her ceremony • uniting Dorothy honor was Mrs Susan Thornton, hair. Jackson, sister of the bride. Bonnie Snyder, Holt, cousin of daughter of Mr and Mrs An­ and seed pearls and carried a Mary Luse and Lee Carl the groom. thony Goerge, Rt 1, Fowler, and bouquet of pink and white Snyder. He was assisted by Rev Bridesmaids were Mrs Denise Neil Douglas Puetz, son of Mr carnations and roses with The bride's mother wore a David Franzmeier, pastor of Luse, Dollar Bay, sister-in-law The reception began with a and Mrs Leonard Puetz, 109 S baby's breath and streamers, long dress with a blue and white the church, of the bride, and Mrs Linda prayer by Rev LaVern Cobb, Mt Scott Rd, St Johns. lace top and white skirt. She had Dorothy, the daughter of Mr Sizemore, Lansing, sister of the Pleasant, cousin of the bride. Debie Goerge served as her a corsage of pink roses and and Mrs Merle Luse, DeWitt, groom. Melinda Luse, Riga, and Host and hostess for the Rev Fr Albert Schmitt per­ Elaine Crots, Ottawa Lake, formed the double ring sister's maid of honor. white carnations. The groom's was escorted by her father to an reception were Mr and Mrs Bridesmaids were Hilda Lewis mother chose a long green dress altar decorated with palms-and cousins of the bride, served as Donald Bolley, Lansing, aunt ceremony before an altar junior bridesmaids. decorated with baskets of of St Johns and Jan Hufnagel of and had corsage of yellow a basket of white gladiolas for and uncle of the groom. Cutting mums, daisies and carnations Fowler. The attendants wore daisies and white carnations. the exchanging of vows with The bnde's attendants wore the cake were the bride's aunts, in white and shades of pink. Mrs gowns of pink chiffon with Lee, the son of Mr and Mrs long baby blue crepe gowns and Mrs Marilyn Crots, Ottawa Bernita Ha If man, organist, and overlay and ruffles of print Tom Moldenhauer attended Luvern Snyder, Lansing. short capes trimmed in not- Lake, and Mrs Geneva as best man. Groomsmen were The bride wore a princess tingham lace. Picture hats and Leonard, Monroe. Also serving the Holy Trinity Choir provided chiffon in shades of deeper pink, Dan > Ridehour and Larry music for the occasion. lavender and yellow. Their style antique white floor length baskets of white gladiolus at the reception were 'Miss Spitler, Brian Puetz and Gil gown of silk organza and not- completed the ensemble. Verna Cobb,' Mt Pleasant, The bride selected'a Venetian headpieces were large white Baker seated the guests. cousin of the bride, and Miss picture hats, and they carried tingham lace. A deep bib of lace The groom chose his brother- rosepoint lace gown with accented the front of the dress Mary McCrimmon, Marion, scalloped neckline and long bouquets of pink carnations, in-law, William Sizemore, Triend of the bride. sleeves. The gown featured a daisies and streamers. A reception for*250 guests was with lace appliques on the skirt Lansing, as his best man. Also held at Most Holy Trinity Hall. and cathedral train. Pearl trim attending him were Lyle The groom's parents hosted NATIONALLY Serving were Deb Feldpausch, accented the front of the bib and Thornton, Jackson, brother-in- the rehearsal dinner, May 24t at) Linda Rademacher, D'Anne sleeves. The veil was a mantilla law of the bride, Shane Bolley, Lou Coomes of Lansing. ACCREDITED BY THE Rademacher, Arlene Martin, trimmed with matching lace, COSMETOLOGY Lansing, Brook Bolley, Lan­ The new Mrs Snyder is a Lorraine Thelen, Kathy Half- She carried a bouquet of white sing, cousins of the groom,and graduate of DeWitt High School .ACCREDITING m a mi, Linda Schrauben, Ann roses, stephanotis, ,'and John Tiedt, Lansing, friend of and' CentraK Michigan •COMMISSION Marie Smith, Mary Huhn, and varigated ivy. The bride wore the groom, University. Her husband an antique gold locket which Clinic Open To Margaret Goerge. The mothers of the bride and graduated from Grand Ledge The Public groom wore floor length gowns High School and Ua'nsing FREE PARKING Special guests were Mr and with white orchid corsages Community College. He is Mrs Louis Rademacher of Engaged accenting their ensembles. currently working for the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. Grand Ledge, grandparents of Jonathan Merle Luse, .Dollar Michigan State Police in the bride, Mrs Elsie Puetz, Bay, brother of the bride, Lansing. IN THE BEAUTY FIELD grandmother of the groom; and played the traditional After honeymooning on ALL SERVICES RENDERED Mr and Mrs George (Sam) processional and various Neebish Island, the couple will BY SUPERVISED SENIOR STUDENTS Black, grandparents of the musical arrangements, as well be at home in Lansing. New Classes Starting The First groom. Monday of Each Month For further information, write or call Also honored was Mrs Sue James Lyon, 15S57 North East St. Lansing. Rademacher of Grand Ledge, LANSING JAYCEE AUXILIARY who is the bride's godmother. The couple are residing at 310 PRESENTS THE W Cass in St Johns. The bride is a I973graduate of VOTE Fowler High School, while her husband graduated from St SUMMER ARTS & JUNE 10 Johns High School in 1972. ST. JOHNS BOARD OF EDUCATION CRAFTS SHOW Clinton IRTHS JOYCE PLUNKETT JUNE 6-9th County A boy, Eric John, was born to A girl, Jeri Lee Hogan was Mr and Mrs Charles Smith, ST JOHNS - Mr and Mrs A. born to Mr and Mrs Clifford G. Krepps Rd, St Johns, at St News Hogan of 313 E. Mason St Lewis Plunkett, 5632 S DeWitt At The Lansing Mall EDWARD Second class postage paid Lawrence Hospital, May 22, Rd, announce the engagement at St, Johns, Mich. 48879. Owosso May 23rd at Clinton weighing 6 lbs 14 ozs. Grand­ Published Thursdays • at Memorial Hospital. She of their daughter, Joyce Ellen, 120 E, Walker street, St. Johns parents are Mr and Mrs Joseph to Frank Johnson, son of Mr and by Clinton county News, Inc. weighed (J lbs 14 ozs. The baby Smith and Mr and Mrs Phil Leather, Jewelry, Original Oils, subscription price by mail: has 8 sisters, Grandparents are Mrs Fred J. Johnson of Michigan, $5 for one year, IjCrosweU, MichsJ i A. LENON S for two,years, *$3.75,for Mr and Mrs Otto Veale cffj iljt mdnthS]' outside:rajchMifi The bride-elect is a graduate; Metal-Sculpture,TQuilts, Captain-Personnel Director Owosso Mich. The mother is the- r $6 tor one year. former Darnell Bonsor. . •-, A boy, Ryan Dee, was born" to 'of St Johns High School, Lan- Michigan State Police Mr and Mrs William tiatobleton '' sing Community 'College, and 3 of 902 E. SturgiS, Apt. No 5 May Ferris State College and is Barnwood Paintings, Ties, 24, 1974 at Clinton Memorial currently' working toward her Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs 12 master's degree. She is Stained Glass, Pottery 'ozs. Grandparents are Mr and teaching in the Yale Junior- ARE EASY TO FIND Mrs Don Hambleton of Lansing Senior High School. and Mr and Mrs Howard He fiance is a graduate of St It's an exiciting combination of -Woodbury of St Johns. The Clair Co Community College AT mother is The former Rhonda and MSU and is also employed Prominent Area Talent and Artist & Craftors Woodbury. at the Yale Junior-Senior High A boy, Thomas James, was School. born to Mr and Mrs Keith The couple are planning an from ILL, IND., PENN., and OHIO Harter of 609 N. Morton May 25, Aug 10 wedding. 1974 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs 12% PARR'S ozs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Harter of Carson City and Mr and Mrs Donald Ri'ddle of St Johns. The mother '.U&*&K&K&V0VL0n&VL&*4, *&*&*&*. - is the former Donna Riddle. A girl, Kimberly Ann, was born to Mr and Mrs Robert E. Parker Jr of 14109 W. Main Westphalia 5-27-74 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She' FOR HER FOR HIM weighed 7 lbs 15 ozs, The baby has 2 brothers. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert E, Parker Sr and Mrs Ethel Ash* Costume Jewelry - KODAK POCKET 10 craft. The mother is the former Mary Brackett. ALL THE LATEST SNOOPY EARRINGS Smile Saver Kit Born to Mr and Mrs Rodger Bittner (the former Barbara FROM 5J00 Camara, Film, Flash Bulbs, Parr) of St Joseph, Mich, a son, Extender Picture Framo Andrew Benjamin, May 11, 1974, weighing 8 lbs 11 ozs. Remington, Max & Schick $29.95 Value $0499 HAIR STYLERS 24 FROM 5 1 099 ELECTRIC RAZORS

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HcwramraomMmcm^^ :*»ra«:vW>:«M»x^ Fowler VFW Auxiliary Beverly Wing bride names poster winners FOWLER -- The Ladies Agnes Fox an. Bettery of Gene Burgess A Auxiliary of VFW Post 3733, Jandernoa were elected | Fowler, has announced the 3 delegates to the department ST JOHNS - A rainbow of Terry Zammaron of Ashley winners in the annual poster convention to be held in Grand spring colors were in the May was best man. Dave Kocken- contest. The announcement was Rapids June 27-30. Alternates 14th wedding in the St Johns sparger of Ashley, Bruce made at their regular meeting are Clarita Goerge and Mary Ar * United Methodist Church Burgess, brother of the-groom, May 15. Smith, uniting Beverly Ann Wing, and Stephen Smith, brother-in- Cindy Platte is the 1st prize New officers were installed" daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest law of the groom, served as winner and her poster will be by past president Winnie Wing of County Line Rd, and groomsmen. forwarded to Lansing for !McKean. Gene Louis Burgess, son of Mr 0$Troy fSmiffi^nTphew/of' the7 department judging. The next meeting will be June and Mrs Rex Burgess, Welling groom, served as ring bearer. Second place goes to Gina 26 with Wanda Simon and Marie Rd, St Johns. The bride's mother chose a Pline and Linda Thelen is the 3d Miller furnishing lunch and floor-length dress of yellow place winner. They are all 5th entertainment headed by Rev Francis Johannides double knit, She had a, corsage grade students at St Mary's Winnie McKean and Marge performed the double ring of yellow carnations and lily-of- School in Westphalia. Schomisch. ceremony before an altar the-valley. . The groom's decorated with pink sweetheart mother wore a floor length roses, rainbow colored car­ gown of lavender satin. She nations and baby's breath. wore a" corsage of white car­ Organist Barbara Davis nations and violets. provided music fors the oc­ Mr and Mrs David Boots, casion. sister and brother-in-law of the bride were host and hostess. prCUMTOM The bride chose a gown They also helped with the guest featuring rose tip lace bodice book. THEATRE] and sleeves, with a stand up John Kockensparger, Fred collar, an A-line skirt with rose Wing and Walt Sevenski seated ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN Up lace detail, and a train also the guests. with rose tip lace detail. She A reception for 350 guests was wore a matching floor length he,ld at the ZCBJ Hall following FRI. - SATURDAY • SUN. mantilla of nylon illusion and the ceremony. Serving were edged with rose tip lace, and Janet Smith, Janet Burgess, June 7-8-9 carried a bouquet of pink Emily Zamarron, Da Wing and sweetheart roses, baby's breath Janet Thornton. Dot Anderson, MR AND MRS GENE BURGESS and ivy, accented^ with Marcia Chapko and Michelle streamers. Denovich helped with the gifts. Special guests were Amelia Vicky Thelen was the bride's Zamarron, grandmother of the maid qf honor. Pam Wawsczyk, bride, and Hazel Garrett, Wendy Smith and Cindy Lewis, grandmother of the groom, Family all from St Johns were the Following a trip to Niagara bridesmaids. Stacey Wing, Falls, the couple are now cousin of the bride, was the residing at U S. Oakland, St flower girl. She wore a white Johns, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN MR AND MRS BRUCE THORNTON and rainbow flowered dress. The bride is a 1973 graduate of The attendants wore different St Johns High School and a 1974 rainbow colors of floral print graduate of Melba Beauty WEDNESDAY thru Sunday gowns which were Empire Academy, Lansing, Her LuAnn Bancroft waisted and had matching husband is a 1970 graduate of St June 5 thru 9 jackets. They carried rainbow 'Johns High School and is em­ colored fiberwood flowers made ployed at Federal-Mogul in St weds Bruce Thornton by the bride and maid of honor. Johns. Most cops play It by the book OVID ~ On April 5 LuAnn M. filled with yellow daisies. The ...Newman Bancroft, daughter of Mr and flower girls wore bo-peep style Mrs Joseph N. Bancroft of 1760 dresses with ruffled skirts ^and wrote his N Shepardsville Rd, became the carried green wicker baskets of own! bride of Bruce W Thornton, son Fowler yellow rose petals. of Mr and Mrs Cteon Thornton, The bride's mother cnose an' 127 Oak St, Elsie, at the Duplain aqua blue A-line gown and had a Mrs Lula Boak attended a The teachers and staff at Church of Christ. * corsage of pink roses and graduation, party for Dwight Waldron Elementary School at *Mr Justin Shepard performed baby's breath, while yje. »*Bioak* at the Lutheran Fowlertp^ktheirprincipal, Mr^ the candie-lignt ceremony groonVs mother had a green Recreation Hall. Marcella Edinger, to lunch at a-' before an altar decorated with and white print gown and wore restaurant .Tuesday, June 4., springtime flowers. a corsage of yellow roses and Mrs Kit Hoyce of Sacramento, Mrs Edinger was presented baby's breath. Both mothers Calif has been visiting relatives with a gift in appreciation for PEPPARD The bride chose a colonial were presented with a long and friends in Fowler for the her thoughtfulness throughout style A-line gown featuring an stemmed yellow rose during the past 2 weeks. the year. NEWMAN'S empire waist, long sleeves and ceremony as a symbol of love. LAW - a detachable train. She wore a Mr and Mrs Reynold George CoStanug floor length veil outlined with Gail Thornton served as his were Saturday and Sunday brother's best man while Troy guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Engaged ROGER ROBINSON flowers matching the flowers on A UNIVERSAL PICTURE the bodice of her -dress. Her and Ed Bancroft, brothers of Doolittle of Stanton. the bride, and Jeff Thornton, FOWLER - Mr and Mrs Paul TECHNICOLOR bouquet was of white daisies, Mr and Mrs Carl Boak and yellow roses and baby's breath. cousin of the bride, attended as Fox, Fowler, wish to announce groomsmen. Terry Kline of daughter and Eileen and Mn the engagement of their and Mrs Charlie Boak were THURSDAY NITE Teresa Winans of Elsie Laingsburg and Leon Snyder, daughter Mary Lou, to Alan D. Starring JAMES TAYLOR Jr of Owosso seated the guests. Memorial Day dinner guests of Harr, son of Mr and Mrs Roy SPECIAL! served as maid of honor. At­ Mrs Lula Boak. WARREN OATES tending as bridesmaids were^ Harr, Fowler. ONE LARGE BOX OF Following the ceremony, a R Judy Thornton, sister of the The bride-elect is a 1972 LAURIE BIRD POPCORN FREE PER 7>* Cr*/* 'OM *w« reception for 400 guests was Rated , graduate of Fowler High School IM3THYEDnC>«'IJNDWWAWEr\.K>WHajSEMAN-.THERM £nCHASE groom from Elsie, Janet Kline, held in Gideon Hall, Duplain DENNIS WILSON CAR! (..MrtbtnOfHBTCJHOMPSONwflODWCKPAUL wwwJAMES DNDGES sister of the groom of 70&wifa$e Accentedan d is employed by Farm Ww.e-JAMESEWtm^^JOHN/AYOSBOfW J|\ «^ JOHNM.UAM5 Church of Christ. w Laingsburg, and Judy Schwark Bureau Services, Lansing. Her iiMrMimMilHinivw wimriMi men tree urn* ^ i'iiiitvitHiin •rnTnrnnunifc^rt.l f't'Sl of Ovid. Ginger Bohil of St fiance is also a 1972 graduate of Following a trip to S. Ohio and * Frank R. Galbavi, 26, 1715 Fowler High School and is -*£> Johns and Penny Van Deusen of Indiana, the couple are at home Price Rd, St Johns; Patricia L. Ovid were flower girls. employed at Harr's Jewelry, St at 22016 S Main, Ovid. Courser, 22,1557 W Price Rd, St Johns. The attendants wore yellow The bride is a 1973 graduate of Johns. SHOWTIME: 7&9P.M. gowns featuring empire waists Ovid-Elsie High School, while A Sept 14 wedding is planned Joseph F Havesa, 33, 1391 by the couple. SUNDAY MATINEE- 2 P.M. and short puffed sleeves. They her husband* graduated from -Maple Valley Subdivision, carried green wicker parasols Ovid-Elsie in 1970. Ovid; Zelpha E. Bartz, 43, 1391 l<^X^H^K^W^K^W^*^K^<^<^*

LADIES TOPS 98 Hush ,, SIZES 32 to 44 *3 to*12 Puppies M9M GIRLS BATHING SUITS SIZES 2 to 14 TEEN «0998 $ 98 ShopMowlayandFridayNites, 'Till 9:00 E. F. BORON CO. *3 to 9 LADIES BATHING SUITS Serving the Clinton FINE SIZES 32 to 44 *ft98 *91 98 Area Otter BO Years "'"'SHOES DOWNTOWN ST., JOHNS PH„ 224*742;3 JMty DON'T MISS OUR FABRIC SPECIALS ON • OOUBLEKNITS-SEERSUCKER-SHEERS i 7 ^*^^^^*****«***K4*^*^^ CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6J 974 *• Bath By Mrs Florence L, Wltchcll

Memorial Day services were held Monday May 27 at the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Bath at 10 o'clock. Commanders Keith Perry of Bath conducted the services, which were attended byian estimated group of'200 people. The cemetery was beautiful in the morning sunlight. Col. Robert McCall of the Michigan National Guard, retired, of Owosso, was the featured speaker. He drew rapt attention from the crowd as he spoke of the responsibility of each of us in making and keeping this the great country it has been for nearly 2 centuries, in order that our dead brothers should not have died in vain, . The parade included units of Sunday was old fashioned moving day the Bath School Band, the boy and girl scouts, the fire dcpt and the Bath Lions Club, Many It was an old fashioned Sunday for the congregation of the De\Vitt Community Church as they parade (left) from dountown DeWitt to; townspeople also, walked, or their new church on Webb Rd (right). Members of the congregation dressed In the fashion of the early 1900s and antique vehicles were on drove the quarter mile from the hand to add to the flavor. village to the cemetery.. DeWitt VFW, Auxiliary Pewamo( Mr and Mrs David Parks and graduate of Fowler High School Mr and Mrs Lauren < Parks install 1974-75 officers family of ionia were callers of^ Sunday June 2. and family of Maple Rapids and their mother Mrs Dorothy Former Pewamo resident, Mrs Dorothy Parks were Parks Monday May 27. Mrs Nellie I. Blackmer, 93, Saturday evening guests of Mr DEWITT - The DeWitt VFW Crowe and, 3 year- Frances passed away late Tuesday and Mrs Lawrence Parks and Post and Auxiliary 671 had a Oberst. ; Mr and Mrs Chester Little of family of Lyons May 25. v Lavoiiia were Sunday overnight morning at the Ionia Manor joint Installation of Officers for The, t Auxiliary presented where she had been a patient Summer Festival at St 1974-75, Wednesday, May 22. Wanda'Mullins with a,Past guests of Mrs Ethel Gee, Mr and Mrs Robert Ladiski the past four years. Funeral Josephs Parish Fewamo, Officers of the recently formed Clinton County Historial Society are (from left) John Rumbaugh, Aaron DeFreese, past Ninth President's Pin. She has been services were Thursday at 2 pm Sunday June 9, 12 to 11' pm, District commander installed the Auxiliary president since and Mrs Dorothy Heckman treasurer; Jan Seperic, corresponding secretary; Douglas Carpenter, president, and Robert Barnes, T were guests of Mr and Mrs at the Leddick Funeral Home. Family Style Dinner, Roast vice-president. the officers for the post who the Auxiliary was instituted Interment at Lyons Cemetery. Beef and Ham. Serving starts at are: commander- Thomas May 5,-1972. The new officers Lawrence Fernnolz and family Mrs- Ethel Gee entertained U am to 4 pm, Games galore, George; senior vice com­ will take over their duties after of Warren. The occasion being refreshments. mander- Jerry Fodge; junior the State Convention being held First Communion Day for Patty the Pedro Club at her home f Tuesday, June 4. Mr and Mrs Clif Gee and Mrs vice commander- Robert int Grand Rapids from June 27- Fernnolz granddaughter of Mrs For the action you want Dorothy Heckman on Sunday Eva Melvin of Hamilton were Hatch; Qua'rtermaster- 30. Mrs Amelia Fox spent Memorial Day weekend guests Jimothy Beibeck; chaplain- Starting in June the Post will May 26 at St Anns Catholic Church in Warren., Memorial Day at the home of of their mother Mrs Ethel Gee. Charles Barnum; post ad­ be meeting on the 2d and 4th Mr and Mrs Peqleberg at Three graduates were vocate- Michael Mullins; post Tuesday of the month at 8 pm in Mrs Irene Smith was ad­ Portland at the home of her surgeon- Harold < Hunnel; mitted at the Carson City honored Sunday afternoon at GO CLASSIFIED the DeWitt Memorial Building {laughter and son-in-law, 4 the Pewamo 21 Club. They were trustees: 1 year- Gerald and the Auxiliary will be Osteopathic Hospital on May 22 was discharged May 31 Friday. Mrs Vera Cook and Mrs Joan Kathy Schneider, Sharon Shooltz, 2 year- Duane Fowler meeting the second Tuesday of Goodman and James Wise. The and 3 year- William Weston. the month at 8 pm in the DeWitt Janice Wieber, daughter of Daniels attended the graduation Mr and MRs Arnold Wieber of party at the home of Mr and party was hosted by their Twila DeFreese, Ninth Memorial Building. Previously parents for relatives and District president installed the the meetings have been on Fowler became the bride of' Mrs, Leon Thelen in honor of Henry Klein Jr of Pewamo their son Lee a graduate of St friends Sunday afternoon June Auxiliary officers, who are: Wednesday. 2. president- Nancy George; Route l Saturday June L at St Johns High Schoo^Sunday, June senior vice president- Mildred Thomas George, Robert Joseph's Catholic Church. 9. The party was Sunday June 2. Rice; junior vice president- Hatch and Michael Mullins of Mrs Vera Cook and Mrs Joan Wanda Mullins; secretary- the Post and Nancy George and Daniels of Lansing were guests Twelve former QES and Npt all car treasurer- Virginia Fowler; ' Wanda Mullins of the Auxiliary at the graduation dinner at the Masonic members had a 7:30 chaplain- Mabel McClellan; and Twila Defreese, Ninth home of Mr and Mrs Marvin potlUck* dinner at the home of insurance conductress-Joy Fodge; guard- District President, all marched Thelen and family honoring Mr and Mrs Elmer Blair of Jane Hatch; trustees: 1 year- in St Johns Memoriai Day their son Glenn Thelen a Perry Friday evening May 24. Jean Symonds, 2 year-Linda Parade on May 30. policies are alike. YOU'LL WANT TO TELL YOUR Coming Evenfs New substance FRIENDS ABOUT JUNE 17-21; .Vacation Bible Buses will run in the Ovid-Elsie School Duplain Church of Christ area. abuse service You'll find out when i

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4-H tops in talenf ^••*

' By JOHN AYLSWORTH

Scholarship Winners Pleasure 14 & over - Alan Wood, each received a 25 lb bag of Three Clinton County 4-H Double M - Clinton County; rabbit pellets from Albers Feed members were named Western Pleasure 13 & over - Company as door prizes. The scholarship winners by the Sue Fox - Gratiot County; members expressed interest in Michigan Branch of the Western Pleasure Pony - Lisa an out-of-county rabbit tour this Woman's National Farm & Love - Eaton; Western Hor­ summer to visit a large rabbitry Garden Association, The group semanship 14 & over - Joey near Gull Lake. Some of the awarded a total of 5 college Hayward • Gratiot; Western members wilt be showing in the scholarships of $360 each in the Horsemanship 13 & under - Joy rabbit show June 8 at Corunna, state and Clinton County 4-H'ers Gorsuch - Eaton; Western were selected for 3 of the Horsemanship Pony - Jeannine Fireballs Elect Officers scholarships. The winners Ferland - Ingham; English The Fowler Fireballs 4-H were: Harry Moldenhauer - Pleasure ; "'Debbie Young • members elected officers for Nimble Fingers; Debbie Thelen Lucky Riders - Clinton County; the summer program. They - Bengal Community and Walk-Trot 8 years and under - are: Marty Feldpausch - Bonnie Schafer - Fowler Big Steven Young -Clinton; English President; Glenn Miller - Vice Dealers. The members were Equitation - Debbie Young - President; Kathy Smith - interviewed by a committee of Lucky Riders - Clinton County; Secretary; Mindy Feldpausch - women at Michigan State Trail Class - Robbin Clark - Treasurer; Beth Myers - University on May 4. Our Double M, Clinton; Command Newsreporter; Jerry Feld­ congratulations go to these Class - Lynn Donaldson - Trail pausch, Mary Feldpausch and three 4-H members a*hd wish Breakers - Clinton; Working Betty Myers - Recreation them tuck as they attend college Hunter - Ruth Deboer - Spats & Leaders; Bobby Antes and this fall, The committee in­ " Spurs -Clinton; Barrel Bending Jerry Feldpausch - Clean up dicated that all the applicants Pony - Joy Gorsuch - Eaton; committee. they interviewed were out­ Barrel Bending Horse - Tracy standing and they were sorry Speers - Spats & Spurs - Clinton; The members are sending that they could only give a total Clover Leaf Horse - Tracy birthday cards to all patients at of 5 scholarships in the state. Speers - Spats & Spurs - Clinton; the Ovid Nursing Home as a Cloverleaf Pony - Joy Gorsuch - Community'Service project. Baton; Speed & Action - Jay The club.will have a Softball Horse Show Successful Richards, Double M, Clinton; team in both the white and The Clinton County 4-H Horse Speed & Action Pony - Joy green league. The club mem­ Show was very successful Gorsuch - Eaton County. bers will have a bake sale on Saturday, June 1 with 65 horses Saturday, June 8 at Penney's in entered in the show from St Johns to raise money for Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and 65 Attend Rabbit Meeting Softball equipment. Gratiot Counties. The show The 4-H Rabbit Meeting on judge was Carol Ankney from May 28 found 65 members and Green Clover Bake, Rummage Taking honors in the recent 4-H Talent Show was this group known as the Kloppendears. Members of Eaton Rapids. The show high leaders in attendance. Robert Sale (he group are {front, from left) Chris Fairchild, Darcie Hunt, Neil Conklin, Lara Foy and Landen Foy. point trophy for horses went to Vitek 4-H leader from St Johns, The Green Clover Community Among the winners in the recent 4-H Talent Show were (left) (Rear, from left) Paul Howe, Kim Howe, Lisa Foy, Sue Howe, Loren Conklin, Cheryl Conklin, Jeff Howe Joy Gorsuch - Diamondale in presented an excellent in­ Club members will be holding a Eaton County and the high point Ronda Lee and Darlene Cerny. and Leslie Foy. formative program from the bake sale and a rummage sale pony trophy went to Terry Witt, rabbit equipment needed to on June 7, 8 and 9 at 493 West Riverside Riders 4-H Club in selecting and showing rabbit for Pratt Rd, DeWitt. The members Clinton County. show. He covered areas on want to raise money to pur­ The winners of each class are feeding, disease, control, cutting chase tee shirts with the club as follows: Fitting & up a dressed rabbit for sale, name on for members on the Showmanship 14 & over Jill understanding a rabbit club's two teams. The club will Bunce - Double M - Clinton pedigree and other project have a bowling party on June 29 County; Fitting & Showmanship helps. Scott Wilkie from the at Timberlanes, A family picnic 13 & under - Joy Gorsuch - Prairie 4-H club received a will be held on July 13 at Alward Eaton County; Fitting & champaign rabbit from the Lake for members and their Showmanship Pony - Terry Vitek Rabbitry while Randy families. For a money making Witt, Riverside Riders 4-H Club Schaefer - Happy Hustlers and project the club members will in Clinton County; Western David Pung - Prairie 4-H club sell "just-a-note" writing cards. CNB&T joins campaign to squelch penny rumors ST JOHNS ~ Clinton National much of the current shortage nies produced during the past 15 Bank and Trust Company this stems from misinformation years have no numismatic week joined with US Treasury regarding price of copper and value and doubtful will ever ' officials on a campaign to pay the growing value of pennies in attain great value .because of special recognition to Clinton excess, of their Jace amount as x (herquantities struck?*"*'' -u B ' County Residents who join in coins ^ Information received from ''We have experienced little efforts' to squelch growing difficulty through penny rumors of a penny shortage. the Bureau of the Mint and various financial sources in- - shortages in the areas we Executive vice president, dicate that the price of copper is serve," commented Desprez, Gayle Desprez, announced that retreating, closing at $1.15 per "but we're confident our part of the joint effort involves pound near the end of May. Mrs customers will help the national the presentation of a framed Mary Brooks, director of the effort by turning in their pen­ certificate to all area residents Mint, emphasized that there nies to us We're ready to order who voluntarily turn in a one­ will be no aluminum pennies certificates as fast as we get the time deposit of $25 in pennies. minted and the 62 billion pen­ pennies. Desprez explained that the amount is not cumulative and only persons depositing the Senior class president says thanks entire amount at one time will To the Editor: In leaving St Johns Highx be eligible for the special On behalf of the St Johns High 'School within the next week, Treasury Department Cer­ School Graduating Class of 1974, and perhaps the community in The "Monster Mash" spooked their way to honors in the 4-H Talent Show with the ghoulish presen­ tificate. I would like to take this op­ time to come, we would like you tation performed by .(from left) Sandy Thelen, Julie Trieweiler, Jeanne Spitzley, Janet Trieweiler and Deposits of the pennies may portunity to express our thanks to know that, as a whole, we did Dorothy Thelen. be made at any CNB&T office for the help and guidance given our best. And we'll try not to where the depositors^ name, us these past four years from stop there." address, and telephone number the administration, faculty, Earning honorable mention laurels in the recent 4-H Talent Show will be recorded and forwarded families, friends and the entire Thanks everybody for the Pelta Kappa Gamma installs officers were Denisc Cerny and Don Gilbert. to the Bureau of the Mint for community of St Johns. A start you've given us in getting issuance of the certificate of special thanks to all those who where we are today. Johns; Mrs Kenneth (Louise) Mrs Etta Smith, Mrs Nina recognition. helped make our senior banquet Chris Henning, pres. The Delta Kappa Gamma Desprez pointed out that From the Class of '74 Society, Alpha Eta Chapter, Somerlot, First Vice President, Waldron and Mrs Ella Mae and party the success it was. Clinton-Shiawassee Co, held Owosso; Miss Berniece Fidler, Beck will attend the state their May meeting at the Second Vice President, Owosso; convention on Mackinac Island. Conference Room of the Central Mrs Dale (Jane) Knight, National Bank Corresponding, secretary, St Johns; Recording secretary, Receive degrees The Program was Continuing Mrs Marcella Edinger (James) Ceremonials for Changing Fowler, Treasurer: Mrs OLIVET - Brian Lee Times. Dorothy Bakita (Stephen) St Ballinger and Shetia May The Founder's Day Ceremony Johns; Historian, Mrs, Pulliam, both of St Johns, each was held and the installation of Elizabeth Nobis (Paul) St received a B.A. Degree during new officers. Retiring President Johns. Commencement ceremonies at Mrs Ethel Huot assisted by Olivet College on May 12, Marshall Mrs Cyrus Waldron The scholarship for the same Miss Pullman also received a installed the following officers receiver as 1973-74 will be Michigan State Elementary for the 1974-75 year: President continued for 1974*75. Provisional Teaching Cer­ Mrs Donald J. (Etta) Smith; St On May 25-26 Mrs Ethel Huot, tificate. h

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, j Camporee-proving ground for Scouting skills

Riley School Troop takes honors in Scout Camporee Troop 515 of Riley School took winning honors and 2 Presidential Awards at the District Boy Scout Camporee held southeast of St Johns near St Clair Rd. Participating In the weekend long camporee were 12 troops with a total of 174 Scouts. Conducting the activities were 41 adult troop leaders and 8 district leaders, assisted by 6 volunteer adults. Scouts were tested in the following skills: compass reading, cross cut, axe, knife, fire building, nature, survival, obstacle course, 1st aid, knots, campfire and staff. Riley's. 515 took the Troop Award for highest total points and the Patrol Award for highest total points. DeWitt Twp has. new policeman

DEWITT TWP - There's a to hire him for full-time work. new officer on the township He replaces officer Carl police force here, 23-year-old Gallagher, who resigned. Danny Polzien. Polzien holds an associate degree in law enforcement from Polzien, a Big Rapids native, Delta College and a bachelor of was the unanimous choice of the science degree in law en­ township police committee. He forcement and criminal justice started the job last Wednesday from Ferris State College. He after the township board voted and his wife live in DeWitt. Soil Conservation Scouts perform fire building skills Negotiating obstacle course Service helps clean TO THE EDITOR Derby director muddy streams PINE HILLS • ST JOHNS - "Reduce soil plants along with (he necessary expresses gratitude erosion and sediment damage. plant food and temporary This is one of our highest protective cover, such as straw. GOLF CLUB On behalf of the Soapbox priority goals," said Arthur H. Some effective grasses that Derby Committee, the St Johns N. Woodbury Rd. Cratty, State Conservationist, are being used in Michigan to Jaycees and the boys and girls Michigan USDA Conservation provide good ground cover are; LAINGSBURG who competed in this year's Service. Emerald crown vetch, MEN'S BEST-BALL race, I want to (hank the civic He continued, "locating beachgrass, fescues and smooth organizations, local businesses eroding areas and then bromegrass. There are also TOURNAMENT and countless individuals who establishing a grass or tree special asphalt sprays that will SUNDAY, JUNE 9 donated their time, financial cover on bare soil does reduce help hold the soil in place until assistance and support to the amount of sediment that the vegetation becomes assure the success of the 1974 established. > Tee Off Time: Clinton County Soapbox Derby. muddies streams, chokes growing crops and scars the In the Clinton County Soil 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. An event of this size requires land. The Soil Conservation the cooperation of a great many Conservation District 30 acres • 18 Hole Best-Ball Service has the know-how to of critical eroding land have • Prizes & Drawings people and it is extremely help you correct this problem." gratifying to see the entire been treated. This work has PAR 32 , To date, in Michigan, over been done primarily on ditch- community pitch in to make the 57,000 acres of these critical PHONE 651-7781 Derby work. banks in the Muskrat Creek and eroding areas have been Catlin Waters Watersheds. Watered Fairways John W. Arehart treated. This action has hap­ Derby Director pened on steep hillsides, ditch- If you have need for banks, roadbanks and in the assistance in healing critical urban backyard. The work is eroding area or have any other done by preparing a plan, erosion problem, stop in at the WEEKEND special for that particular area, Soil Conservation Service of­ PROJECT AHEAD? J,liand foen^apjrtyfog^the.,correc t fice, at 100 S. Ottawa, SV Johns:'' I 1 •* V Jiff * ' - TOMS WESTERN STORE Remember OVIH MK.Htf.AN 4RHf>6' ,V* -* ' .'•'.. • •••,t. i ',. i l-VI \ ' '" ^^ WE'RE OPEN . . • • r ~ •••,- • ". .*.r %'! i<\ . - ', : h.'.t. ;

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City of St Johns Commission meeting proceedings The City Manager asked for Riley School direction in acquiring this City Commission Minutes Ordinance 245 for the first, anytime after 6:00 pm. Motion summer's auditor. He,stated May 13,1974 reading^ reflecting the erect a new court on the ice Comm Absent: Hannah {From Page 2A) carried. skating pond surface. that the firms of Briggs & Hall recommendation. Motion Staff Present: Weatherwax, and Lyle Hepher were in­ The City Clerk presented a Discussion followed. Humphrey, Maples, Vermette The regular meeting of the St carried. rezoning application received terested in this year's contract, Johns City Commission was Comm Wilcox read an ex­ Motion by Comm Wilcox, Mayor Wood read the ' Motion by Comm Ebert, THEREARESOME She uses texts for reference, by his office from Mr Mark supported by Comm Arehart to 1 called to order by Mayor Wood cerpt from the May 7,1974 City Barber regarding property at proposed Resolution supported by Comm Arehart to PROBLEMS but stressed the classroom at 7:30 pm. Commission minutes to name accept the Park Board's authorizing the City Engineer to authorize the City Manager to There are problems with the accent is on doing, not just 306 South Lansing Street. recommendation. Motion Comm Present: Arehart, Central National Bank as the make application to the contact the firms of Briggs & •arrangement, she admitted. listening. , Motion by Comm Ebert, carried. Michigan Department of State One of the inherent' ones is a Kbert, Hannah, Wilcox, Wood. Bank of Record for Bond In­ supported by Comm Arehart to Hall and Lyle Hepher to acquire "They're always applying come Redemption Acqount and * The City Clerk then read a Highways on behalf of the City quotations for this year's audit. higher noise level than a information," she said. Staff Present: Humphrey, refer the Barber rezoning school tennis schedule at of St Johns for the necessary traditional classroom, Maples. also the Construction Account.- request to the Planning Com­ Motion carried. For example, she explained, Comm Wilcox asked for a Commissioner Ebert's request permit(s) to construct operate Mrs, Iteen said that's 1 of the instead of simply hearing about Motion by Comm Ebert, mission for a recommendation. from the aforementioned Park Motion by Comm Wilcox, supporte'd byYomm Arehart to clarification as to the meaning Motion carried. and maintain storm sewer reasons the room will probably how geographic maps are of the Bond Income Redemption Board memo. improvements as prepared by supported by Comm Arehart to go back to a 2-room setup next made, children examine globes approye the minutes of the The City Clerk presented ihe authorize the City Manager to regular meeting of April 22, Account, and particularly The City* Clerk presented a Williams &'Works, Inc. within year with periodic team and draw their own maps of the whether the bond money would State Permit Resolution con­ memo from the City Mahager the right-of-way of State purchase the 1969 Pontiac teaching with the partition school or their bus route. 1974, special meeting of April cerning the Storm Sewer station wagon as requested for ,£9, 1974", special meeting of automatically be deposited in concerning the Pickup Truck Trunkline M-21 and US-27. between the rooms rolled back. Parents may request their that account without obtaining Project to the Commission for bids. the City Engineer, Motion J. April i„ 1974 and the special their consideration. Motion by Comm Ebert, carried. But she discounted claims by children not be placed in the meeting of May 7,1974. Motion interest. Mdtion by Comm Hannah, supported by Comm Arehart to some traditionalists that a child open classroom, but the 26-year- carried. Brief discussion followed. supported by Comm Arehart to adop| the Resolution. Motion The City Manager presented needs absolute quiet to learn. old teacher said many have Discussion followed, with the Motion by Comm Ebert, accept the low bid of Cains of carried. a request from the Full Ufe Motion by Comm Ebert, Mayor concluding the "If a child learns to con­ commented on how their supported by Comm Wilcox to $6,614,08, for the purchase of Mr Weatherwax presented Crusades to use the auditorium centrate," she asserted, "he'll children have grown ' in supported by Comm Wilcox to redemption account will be of table the State Permit nightly from July 3 to July 14, approve the warranto,, an interest accurlng nature, or two pickup trucks as per the Engineer Bush's memo con­ do it no matter what else is maturity and independence. Resolution until the next City Manager's recom­ cerning the Sullivan Farm from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. going on," Mayor Wood read the agenda changed promptly to such, if it meeting. Motion carried. She admitted, however, some mendation. Motion carried. > holding pond. Discussion followed as to past Planning a week's activities and asked for additions or is not. City Assessor Wood appeared Commission policy to not allpw parents voiced objections when deletions. Mr Wm Searles and his Isn't always easy for 2nd and the program was new. Mr Robert Teed of 700 South before the Commission in Mayor Wood read the engineer, Mr James Stephens regular Church services to be 3rd graders. Comm Arehart and Comm Scott Road appeared before the reference to memo from him held in the'auditorium. Mrs Iteen. says she'd monthly 'engineering report appeared before the Com­ "But you can't learn how to definitely favor open classroom Wilcox made additions. Commission to request that the requesting permission to hire from Williams & Works mission to discuss the proposed Motion by Comm Ebert, Motion by Comm Arehart, speed limit on South Scott Road organize your time in a year," for a child of her own. up to two men and one girl for regarding the Storm Sewer holding pond. supported by Comm Arehart to Mrs Iteen pointed out. "Some supported by Comm Hannah to be lowered to 25 mph. He also the summer reassessment Project. deny the request from the Full "Some people have problems expressed concern over the Motion by Comm Wilcox, adults don't know how to do it." with it because you walk into approve the agenda as amen­ program. Mrs Annette White of 1007 Life Crusades because of past ded. Motion carried. large truck traffic on this road. supported by Comm Arehart to The arrangement makes for the room and it doesn't look the Motion by Comm Wilcox Hampshire Drive appeared •approve the combined holding commission policy concerning Mr William Searles appeared Discussion followed con­ the auditorium. Motion carried., extra burdens on a teacher, too, way they think a classroom supported by Comm Hannah to before the Commission about pond at a cost share of 60 per­ she said. She explained that in should look," she said. before the Commission con­ cerning his request. authorize the City Assessor to the storm sewer project in the The City Clerk presented the cerning the Sullivan Farm cent to be the City's portion, and lieu of strict • adherence to "You walk in and say, 'this Motion by Comm Hannah, hire up to two men and one Prince Estates area. Mr 40 percent to be Mr Searles Entitlement Period 5 Planned textbooks, most of her Holding Pond. Mayor Wood supported by Comm Arehart woman to conduct this sum­ Howard Gentry also appeared Use Report Resolution for the doesn't look the same as the one ^explained the Commission had portion based on the Williams classroom material is what she I went to school in.' that the City Manager be mer's reappraisal program. before the commission and Works' plan, yardage ex­ Commission's consideration, called "teacher-made." f just received the engineering authorized to check with the Motion carried. regarding the water problem in Motion by Comm Wilcox, "Well, I hope it isn't the report concerning the pond, and cavation and required pipe DOING-NOTJUST same," she concluded. "You County concerning the The City Clerk informed the. the Prince Estates area. sizes. supported by Comm Ebert to LISTENING was desirous that the City establishing of lower speed Commission that the annual adopt the resolution and have to change with the times." Manager and the City Engineer limits on South Scott Road and Discussion followed. Mayor Wood asked for Michigan Municipal League Motion' by Comm Wilcox, discussion on the motion. Brief authorize it published, which be given tan opportunity,, to' also instruct the Chief of Police meeting would be held in provides for the planned examine'the report. to make a traffic study con­ supported by Comm Arehart discussion followed. . Detroit September 11-13. that the City Engineer review Mayor Wood then asked for a revenue sharing expenditure of REHMANN'S Mr Searles requested that a cerning the lowering of the Motion by Comm Hannah, $78,106.00 on storm sewers. speed limit on Scott Road; also the Prince Estates section of the vote on the motibn. Motion meeting be set up to discuss.the supported by Comm Wilcox to Storm Sewer Project and see if Motion carried. pond as soon as the review feasibility of 4-way stops on carried. table further disucssion about the flooding will be eliminated Motion by Comm Ebert, Motion by Comm Ebert, procedures had been com­ Wildcat and Scott, and on the upcoming League meeting supported by Comm Wilcox to Sturgis and Scott. Motion and report, back to the Com­ supported by Comm Wilcox that pleted. Mayor Wood stated the until tlie May 28th meeting. mission at their May 28th adjourn the special meeting. make Commissin Would meet as soon carried, the City Attorney prepare all Motion carried. meeting. necessary legal documents Motion carried. as possible* concerning the Mr Gerald Atkinson of 508 The City Assessor presented Mayor Wood declared the holding pond. Mayor Wood asked for a concerning the combined South Scott Road appeared the Commission with the Cass discussion on the motion. holding pond. Motion carried. special meeting adjourned at SSiSXJohn?s The City Clerk explained he before the Commission to Street special assessment role 8:45 pm. Discussion followed. * Motion by Comm Arehartt of St had received correspondence discuss his continuing surface for District 1-74 and 2-74. Comm Wilcox then moved to supported by Comm Ebert that from the YMCA concerning the water problem. Discussion Motion by Comm Wilcox, amend his motion to allow the City Clerk, in conjunction Music students s&s swimming pool lease which the followed between Mr Atkinson supported by Comm Hannah to Williams and Works to attend with the City Engineer ad­ l. Commission had executed at and the Commission concerning r accept the City Assessor's the meeting on the 28th. Comm vertise for bids on the combined the last Commission meeting. the upcoming Storm Sewer report and special assessment Arehart then withdrew his holding pond. Motion carried, will perform The Clerk explained the YMCA Project, role for Districts 1-74 and 2-74 second to the motion as Assessor Wood appeared LANSING -- The Wilde was now asking that the Mr Atkinson was informed and to set a Public Hearing on amended. Conservatory of Music, 326 W. swimming lessons be raised that bids would be opened on before the Commission to in­ said role for June 10,1974 at 8:00 Motion by Mayor Wood, form them that it was his belief Grand River Ave, Lansing, again from $7 to $8, and that the May 29,1974 and that he was of pm. Motion carried. Michigan will present the Father's Day Gift Center deficit clause be deleted, course, welcome to come to the supported by Comm Ebert that that the State Tax Commission The City Clerk read a written William and Works be in­ would be adding 10 percent to students of Marcia Hethorn of Motion by Comm Arehart, bid opening and to examine communication from Mr Robert St Johns in recital June 7 at 7:30 plans to determine the nature of structed to be in attendance at the real property value of supported by Comm Ebert to Bowman of 1208 Oakland Street the May 28th City Commission Clinton County. The effect of pm. FATHER'S DAY instruct the City Attorney to the relief to be granted to the requesting that a street light be Those students participating problems in his area. meeting and further that they this would be that the tax factor make the necessary changes in installed between the blocks of be instructed to be prepared to on the St Johns property would are Shari Campbell, Michelle the swimming pool lease The City Attorney gave the Oak and Lindy Lane. answer the specific questions of be 1.155. Discussion followed Gabel, Donna Stevens, Jerry S-P-E-C-l-A-L regarding the YMCA picking up first reading of Ordinance 264, Motion by Comm Hannah, the residents of the Prince concerning the tax factor. McNamara, Patrick Piggott, any deficit and to allow them to an Ordinance adopting a supported by Comm Arehart to Estates area. Motion carried. Assessor Wood also informed Joanna Sturdevant, Tom raise their rates to $8.00 and revision and codification of all refer the Bowman request to the Motion by Comm Arehart, the Commission that the County Harebottle, William Shattuck, also authorize the Mayor and ordinances of the City of St City Manager and authorize the supported by Comm Ebert that had recently voted for a Rita Therrian, Lori Goldman, S!S SPORT COATS Clerk to sign on behalf of the Johns. ' City Manager to confer with the City Engineer attend the reappraisal. This reappraisal Kim Howe, James and Carol REG, $39.50 to $75.00 City. Motion carried. Motion by Comm Ebert, Consumers Power and report May 28th meeting and also all was also discussed. Roberts, Deborah Lot land JoLe supported by Comm Arehart to The City Clerk read Traffic back to the Commission at the regular City Commission Motion by Comm Ebert, Gass. Control Order 49-74. accept the first reading of next meeting as to his findings. meetings thereafter. Motion $ Ordinance 264 and to set a supported by Comm Wilcox to OFF it Motion by, Comm Ebert, Motion carried. carried. have the Mayor submit a letter support by'Comm .Wilcox to ij^^MMpGfcsiUffi4 ,*The City Attorney presented CUie NOW $5 - 20 Ul t Mayor Wood stated that the to, the County Commission, and , V accepL.antL make^ Traffic «»»itt&&pm. MbtionTcarnea.^rffl --the Commission with proposed FolloWfng-the'Suftda/ morn­ ,-V - Parking Lot material con­ especially to our represen­ > ^k ConuwOrder" 49-74permanent-'>'-' Motion 'by Comm^"*"™ J Ordinance 266 which he has cerning the Haynes property on tatives on the County Com­ ing service at the Elsie United Motion carried '* j <. supported by Comm Wood to' drawn upon request of Brush Street had just been mission, asking for better Methodist Church, a reception Planning Commission recess the meeting for five * Codification Attorney Louis received this evening and communication on keeping was held in Fellowship Hall minutes. Motion carried. honoring the following seniors: Secretary Wood read a Plan­ Andrews. Mr Maples explained therefore would be considered abreast of decisions which FROM * |U to *j\) OFF ning Commission recom­ Mayor Wood recessed the that the change in terminology at a future meeting. affect the City. Motion carried. David Dunham, Jim Ade, meeting. Charles Green, Jeff Keck, mendation, (hat Ordinance No amendment was necessary Motion by Comm Hannah, The City Manager asked 245 be amended * Jo, change Motion by Comm Wilcox, because of a recent Court supported by Comm Arehart to Randy Justice, Jan Blunt and supported by Comm Hannah to permission to bid on five used Kirk Baese, Section "6,4.4 sub A from 6000 decision holding such language accept the 1974-75 fiscal budget radio units from the City of minimum square feet to 7000 reconvene the meeting. Motion as is existing, illegal. as prepared by the City Mrs Gladys Coslette returned carried. Lansing which would be used to minimum square feet in lot size Motion by Comm Ebert, Manager and to set a Public provide dispatch and radio home Tuesday from Carson per dwelling and that the square Mayor Wood reconvened the supported by Comm Hannah to Hearing on said budget for May communication to the Depart­ Ctyy Hospital following treat­ feet per family be changed from meeting. refer proposed Ordinance 266 to 28,1974 at 7:45 p.m., and further ment of, Public Works trucks. ment and surgery the past few REHMANN'S 4000 to 5000 square feet. The City Attorney read Or­ weeks, the Planning Commission for (hat copies be available for Motion by Comm Wilcox CLOTHING — FURNISHINGS — SHOES Motion by Comm Ebert, dinance 265, Soil and their June 6 meeting fop their public inspection in the City f Mrs Gerald Carroll will be supported by Comm Arehart to Sedimentation Ordinance, as supported by Coram Arehart to for DAD ond LAD recommendations and further offices during business hours. authorize, the City Manager to hostess to the United Methodist accept the Planning Com­ per the City Commission's that this item be placed on the Motion carried. Women on Wednesday evening, St. Johns mission recommendation request. Commissioner Hannah bid pursuant to his request on June 10 City Commission Commissioner Arehart read a the five radio units. June 5 at 8 pm in her home. regarding square footage. read a prepared statement in meeting agenda. Motion Right to Life Week Resolution. Motion carried. opposition to the adoption of the'' carried. Motion by Comm Arehart, Mayor Wood asked for Motion by Comm Ebert, aforementioned Ordinance. The City Clerk presented the supported by Comm Ebert to discussion on the motion. supported by Comm Arehart to Discussion followed con­ Commission correspondence adopt the Right to Life Week Comm Ebert asked that 1. have the City Attorney prepare cerning the Ordinance and its from Mr James Hubbell from Resolution. Motion carried. Engineer's Car be discussed ' the Ordinance to amend the administration, Hubbell, Roth & Clark Motion by Comm Hannah, prior to this motion for it may Zoning Ordinance reflecting the Motion by Comm Wilcox, proposing financial changes in affect the number of radios WRBJ- 921 supported by Comm Ebert to previous motion for first supported by Comm Arehart to the existing contract between adjourn the meeting. Motion required. reading', notion carried. table Ordinance 265 until the his firm and the City of St Johns carried. Motion by Comm Ebert, Secretary Wood read the May 28th meeting for the concerning the sanitary project. Mayor Wood declared the supported by Comm Arehart to second recommendation, that purpose of review. Motion Discussion followed. meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm. table the motion. Motion NOW BROADCASTS 24 HOURS the front footage as covered in carried. Motion by Comm Wilcox, carried. Sec. 6.4.4 Sub B be increased Mayor Wood opened the floor supported by Comm Hannah to SPECIAL MEETING Mayor wood asked for from 55 feet to 75 feet. for nominations for the two table the Hubbell, Roth & Clark MINUTES discussion on the Engineer's DAILY SIX DAYS PER WEEK Motion by Comm Ebert, vacant positions on the St Johns contract request until the May car. The city Manager Board of Appeals. CITY COMMISSION supporteHty Comm Arehart to 28th meeting. May 21,1974 requested that he be authorized accept the 'Planning Com­ Comm Ebert nominated Mr The City Clerk read an ex­ to purchase a , 1969 Pontiac Listen to Terry Tyler mission f Recommendation as Fred Green and Mr Wayne cerpt from the minutes of the The special meeting of the St Station Wagon for the use of the read. Motion carried. Hicks. April 24, 1974 Park Board Johns City Commission was City Engineer. ^Motiog^by Comm Ebert, Comm Wilcox nominated past meeting recommending to the called to order by Mayor Wood Motion by Comm Ebert, midnight till 6 A.M., then to supported; by Comm Hannah to Planning Commission Chair­ City Commission that the at 7:30 pm. supported by Comm Arehart to instruct^ the City Attorney to man, Ron Huard. basketball goals be removed Comm Present: Arehart, take the radio bid off the table. preparer an amendment to Comm Arehart then asked for from the old tennis courts and Ebert, Wilcox, Wood. Motion carried. Larry Patrick till 8 A.M. Zoning 'Ordinance No 245 a discussion on 'the meeting L reflecting" the recommendation, time of the Board, stating he for theairst reading. Motion desired they hold their meetings carried.' •> in the evening for the con­ TUNE INTO Secretary Wood read Plan­ venience of the public. ning Commission recom­ Mayor-Wood asked if there mendation that Ordinance No was anymore nominations. 245 be- amended to change There being none, he directed ^5m%Sft^ section 6.5.4 sub A to read 7000 the Commission to Vote for two minimum square foot of land of the nomlness by secret ballot, AM area-gnd the 2500 square foot from the list of nominees. WRBJ per family be changed to 4000 At the conclusion of the INING square foot per family. voting, 3he City Clerk read the Discussion followed. ballots aloud. Motion by Comm Areheart, Mayor Wood declared Mr supported by Comm Hannah Fred Green and Mr Wayne WE FEATURE CHOICE 5:30 Mon. thru Fri. accept ihe recommendation.'' Hicks as the newly appointed Motion carried. Appeal Board members. Motion by Comm Ebert, Motion by Comm Arehart, STEAKS AND for . supported by Comm Hannah to supported by Comm Wilcox that ^instruct Ihe City Attorney to the Zoning Board of Appeals prepare 1 an amendment to hold their meetings at night, HOMEMADE PIZZA Rod Serling's

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. f 'f June 6,1974 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN Bowler falls to Potterville St Johns Little League schedule in district baseball action - 1974 LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE GameTime6:15 Morrice scored single runs in , ByJohnPhipps McNamara drove in 2 of (FirstTeam listed is home team,) Potfervllle's 3 runs in the 1st the 5th and 6th innings to tie the . County News Sports Writer score but Fowjer took ad­ "PORTLAND -- Fowler High inning against Fowler, then AMERICAN DIVISION came back with a 3-run home in vantage of an error, fielder's Cubs Cougars ran into a strong hitting Pot­ choice'and a walk to load the terville outfit and lost 7-5 in the the 2nd to put the Vikes up 6-0 Sox Mets before Fowler could respond. bases in the 7th inning with none Spartans Royals Class D district championship out. baseball tourney at Portland St John Pline's grand slam home Tigers Phillies Patrick Saturday. run in the 2nd inning put Fowler John Pung dropped a suicide Twins Braves , jPotterville jumped out to a 6-0 right back into the picture but squeeze bunt to bring home lead behind the heavy hitting of theEagles couldn't make up the Koenigsknecht with the winning NATIONAL DIVISION Kay McNamara and finished difference after that. Potterville run. Pung and Schrauben each Pirates Cardinals with a 12-6 advantage in hits. added a run in the 4th and finished with 2 of the 6 Fowler Orioles Reds Viking fielders supported the Fowler notched 1 in the 6th on a hits. Giants i Astros effort with an errorless per­ double by Daye Halfman and a Schrauben's pitching victory Indians; Captains formance. single by Dean Schrauben. brought his record to a 10-3 for Yanks Jets McNamara got 3 of his 6 hits the season; he finished the Fowler had gotten 'to the season with an earned run championship game by scoring for the day against Fowler and JUNE' finished with 9 RBI in the 2 average of 1,16, The Eagle 3 Sox VS Mets Orioles VS Reds a 3-2 decision over Morrice op hurler also pitched the final 3 Giants VS Pirates _ Dean Schrabuen's 5-hitter; contests. 4 Spartans VS Cubs The morning contest saw innings against Potterville but Cougars VS Royals Cardinals VS Astros Potterville blasted Portland St did not figure in the decision. 5 Captains VS Yanks . Patrick 11-0. Steve Turner Fowler take a 2-0 lead in the 6 Phillies VS Twins bottom of the 1st inning on Bob MacKinnon took the loss in Braves VS Tigers Jets VS Indians threw the 1st 5 innings of each that contest. 7 Halfman's homer with Frank 10 Astros VS Giants Royals VS Spartans game, to pick up both wins for •Tigers VS Sox Potterville, Koenigsknecht aboard. 11 Indians VS Orioles 12 Reds VS Captains Mets VS Phillies 13 Jets VS Cardinals Braves VS Cougars Local photographer snaps Rutherford . 14 Pirates VS Yanks Cubs VS Twins Grand slam home run 17 Tigers VS Phillies Indians VS Captains Steve Fedewa of Pewamo-Westphalia High School was right on top of the action during the running of 18 Spartans VS Twins Giants VS Yanks the Indianapolis 500 and provided the County News with this photograph he shot of Johnny Rutherford in Sox VS Cougars Orioles VS Cardinals 19 Reds VS Pirates action. 20 Mets VS Cubs leads to DeWitt downfall 21 Braves VS Royals Jets VS Astros I 24' Reds VS Giants Mets VS Spartans, H Cardinals-VS Indians Cougars VS Tigers Terry Faust slapped a leadoff 25 " i By John Phipps record overall, including a AAAAB names 2 O-E 26 Yanks VS Jets Twins VS Braves County News Sports Writer healthy number of wins by single, took 2nd on an error and Royals VS Sox scored on a double by Greg 27 Astros VS Orioles WILLIAMSTON - Back in the substantial margins. 28 Pirates VS Captains Cubs VS Phillies 1500s Thomas Tusser coined the But nothing seemed to go Kashenider. famous phrase, "It is an ill wind right after Fowlerville's fast Both teams went scoreless turns none to good." The state­ start. Later, Fowlerville topped until the 5th inning, when each players All-Conference * ment rang true to DeWitt High" favored Lansing Catholic scored once. Fowlerville picked CMAC announces baseball players Saturday as Central 7-5 for the district title up an unearned run on a walk, Ovid-Elsie landed 2 players featured juniors in 5 of the 12 Losee (junior infielder) were they suffered a 7-2 loss to and the right to play in the sacrifice, missed pickoff and an on the 1st team of the Mid- positions. named to the 1st team, as well eventual district tourney regional at Reese High School. overthrow. DeWitt's Steve Michigan B Conference Chesaning and Bullock Creek as senior outfielder Bruce A/lrConference champion Fowlerville. Catholic Central had gotten to Dalman lead off the Panther 5th baseball honor squad, ac­ each gained 3 berths. Indians Gardner of St Louis and senior the finale with a 5-0 decision with a single, took 2nd on a cording to a conference an­ included junior pitcher Doug infielder Charles LeCureux of Four-year choice Terry Faust Fowler choices were pitcher •The champs blew an ill wind passed ball and scored on Al Dean Schrauben, infielder Dave in the top of the last inning when over Pewamo-Westphalia. nouncement released last week. Mort, senior outfielder Hal Leh­ Corunna. of DeWitt High School heads the Fowlerville took advantage of Brown's single. Outfielder Tim Bolton and man and senior infielder Tim Others gaining honorable 10-man 1st team of the Central Halfman and outfielder Bob they took a 4-0 lead on a grand MacKinnon. Halfman marked slam homer by winning pitcher an infield single and a pair of Fowlerville added 3 runs in infielder JackRashore were the O'Rourke. BCHS players were v mention included Brian Reed of Michigan Athletic Conference walks to load the bases in the 1st the 6th inning. Each team honored Marauders. Mark senior catcher Kevin Arthur Ithaca, Tom Ballien, Frank honor baseball squad an­ his 3rd year of all-CMAC Doug Bennett. After that, honors, MacKinnon his 2nd. DeWitt found catch-up hard to inning against DeWitt. managed just 4 hits. Hudecek gained honorable and senior infielders Bill Mc­ Smith and Tom Schrems of nounced last week. do. Bennett rapped a 2-and 2 pitch Despite the disappointing mention. AH are juniors. Donald and Mark Hpwison. Swan Valley, Doug Starry of St Randy Walter and Brian from Panther ace Bob Rice over finish, DeWitt wound up the Only Swan Valley failed to put ' Ithaca's Larry McDaid Louis and Red Fattal of Faust and 3 other DeWitt Schueller of Pewamo- „"We loaded the bases 3 times (junior pitcher) and Mark Corunna. Westphalia were named to the and only got 1 run," lamented the fence and the Gladiators season as co-champ of the a player on the 1st team, which players teamed with 3 Fowler were off and running. CMAC, winner of the CMAC Eagles to dominate the 1st 2nd team along with Roger coach Dave Messner. "We left Thelen of Fowler, rounding out lO'men on base for the game. We Bennett later homered in the tournament, and with a 19-6 team. The 2 teams were co- championship game, and season, better than the 14-7 of Ovid-Elsie 2d in All-Sports standings champs of the league with 8-1 the roster for Clinton County just couldn't pull the trigger like , players honored. we did before. finished the day with 4 hits, 3 last year (Messner's 1st at the records. runs scored and the pitching helm). Four Panthers landed Half of the 10 1st team " The Central Michigan . Ovid-Elsie High finished a Bullock Creek had tied for the basketball, 5th in track and 4th victory. berths on the all-CMAC 1st in baseball. Others from DeWitt included members were juniors, the rest Athletic Conference co-champs team. close 2nd to Corunna in the race 1972-72 trophy. * seniors, a trio of sophomores went into the contest "with a 19-5 DeWitt scored a run in the for the Mid-Michigan B Con­ pitcher Bob Rice, infielder Paul bottom of the 1st inning when Corunna gained the current Ovid-Elsie won wrestling, Simon, and outfielder Steve made the 2nd team. ference all-sports trophy. Bullock Creek tied for 1st in (See Page 13A) The Marauders totaled 53 title by trying for 1st in cross Dalman. country and football and tying cross country and won the track Tri-County Baseball points to the 56'A of Corunna and baseball titles, Swan Valley and just squeaked past Bullock for 2nd in the wrestling with Chesaning. The Cavaliers also tied for 1st in football, Ithaca Creek and Chesaning, who each captured basetball and golf. League 1974 schedule totaled 52'A. Ironically, O-E and took 2nd in golf, 4th in

JUNE !> JINK 20 Jl'NK.tir Middleton at Hubbardston Pewamo at Portland—8 PM Fowler at Pewamo towel! aQgwtfoiidioiMIKi rfglH Huftl '- ' * Sidney at Middleton ! -ifllOC . <'( Hubbardston at Belding ;v J .» Sewamo at Sidney JL'NK ">2. ,|1UU All t . - . i 'i *<>* T Lflkeview at Belding Lowell at Lakeview Ionia at Fowler Ionia at Sidney— 4 PM JULY r. By Ron Stol/. JUNE 15 JL'NK 23 All-Star Game at Portland—8 Sidney at Belding - 4 PM Hubbardston at LakevieW PM A $100,000 fish Ionia at Hubbardston—5 PM Fowler at Middleton Lowell at Belding JJL'NE 10 Bath places JL'NK 27 in state Lowell at Pewamo Have you ever dreamed of raining pitch-forks and saw- This resort is well regarded Lakeview at Middleton' Ionia at Portland-7 PM Bath High School pulled down catching a world.record.fish? I logs, etc, etc!!" as one of the finest in the area. Fowler at Portland a pair of 3rd place finishes in the guess we all have. It's not too Now, in addition to the above It features good food and good state championship track and difficult to imagine ourselves inducements, you can really fishing. If Mr Johnstone is as COMPLETE BODY WORK field meets for girls and boys endorsing various types of rods, make fishing pay. accommodating in person as he AND GLASS REPLACEMENT held Saturday at Alma and reels and lures. Pack yout gear (heavy type is on the telephone, I feel he Mount Pleasant, respectively. You could mount the stage only) and head out for Sawyer would be an excellent host. Details of these and other and begin your fish story with a County, Wisconsin. (You realize that you need not BOB'S AUTO BODY, INC. be a guest at Dun Rovin Lodge Clinton County performances line like this, "Well, boys, I Somewhere, in one of the v were not reported to the News many lakes in that beautiful to win). * 800 N. Lansing Phone 224-2921 wanna tell ya it was tough! Just by deadline time. after I hooked him it started county, swims a world record The $100,000 is a super prize in It's your world. • Make of musky. When caught he is going itself, but, over the years, the to makesome very lucky angler product endorsements might it what you will 8100,000 richer. just amount to more than the The current world's record "front money". The sponsors Keep up the good work. musky pulled the scale down to are quick to play-down the 69 lbs 15 ozs. It was caught in the potential endorsement fees, St Lawrence River in New York because those are very elusive. State. None the less, some future I Waterproof and beautify The people in Wisconsin want financial benefits would accrue that world record back!!! A to the winner. EGAN FORD SALES Wisconsin fisht 69 lbs U oz had If you happen to be the one to your masonry walls with ... been the previous record land that 'Gold-Plated' fish, I 200 W. Hjgham St. Johns holder, until the New York fish would like to talk to you about THE ALL NEW was taken in 1957. getting yourself a "fishing" The Wisconsin fish that had manager! been the former world record was taken in Sawyer County, from the extremely large DRVLOK Chippewa Flowage. ^J^^iOCfidDOUBU DUTY The prize is open to any fisher person. Man, woman, boy or girl. Resident or non-resident. Guide or beginner. So now you're asking, Where's, the hitch in all of this? How large is the entry fee? Right? SEALER Wrongl One need only to register before you begin your search for the 70 lb monster, I telephoned Denny John­ INTERIOR-EXTERIOR stone, owner-manager of the Dun Rovin Lodge and he passed along the following in­ SWING SET formation; The $100,000 will be QUICKLY and EASILY APPLIED 5 paid to the successful fisherman who lands a new world's record SPECIAL HIGH COVERAGE-LOW COST from any lake in Sawyer YEAR County. The only necessary ALKALI and MILDEW RESISTANT requirement is that the COUPON VALUE \ fisherman must register first at 'GUARANTEE the Dun Rovin Lodge, Route 4, Hayward, Wisconsin. Phone: THIS COUPON WORTH AVAILABLE IN WHITE . BEIGE . GREY . GREEN 715-462-3834. ja^sr ADDITIONAL $5.00 The Dun Rovin Lodge is a MDISCOUNT ON ANY OF large and beautiful resort PRESSURE WASHER 5 DIFFERENT MODEL •SWING SETS IN STOCK NOW IN STOCK AT located on the shores of the huge Attach to garden hose- Chippewa Flowage. 5 wash cars, campers, win­ COUPON EXPIRES JUNE 15,1974 | dows. With nozzle, ex­ Pony League tension, pint of suds, P14 KARBER BLOCK CO. sign-up time ST JOHNS' - Those boys who SAND-GRAVEL • RADIO DISPATCHED SERVICE BLACK DIRT did not sign up last week for the READY MIX St Johns Pony League may do so Thursday night, June's at WiM ^g ^J \ ^| ^^ VnJjARDWARE STORES^ 6:30 pm at the Pony League DOWNTOWN ST.'JOHNS St. Johns 224-2327 Field behind Bee's Chevrolet. I 817 CHURCH ST, June 6,1974 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS,MICH!GAN 13A * Spicer sfeps down as Fowler baseball coach with memories to span 1961-1974 ANNUAL By John Phlpps a .400 hitter (.411 for the. has headed the varsity baseball "We had good pitching, good County News Sporfe Writer season). program since 1969. He is Steve Spicer has one less defense and good hitting - all Spicer played second base in married to the former Becky that a successful team should, "problem" but many more 1961 and batted .350 in league Weiber and is the father of 3 memories this week after have," assesses Spicer. "The play as Fowler swept all 6 of its children. most runs we allowed in any stepping down from the head conference games for an un­ SCHOOL The 1st 3 seasons were lean game before tournaments was baseball coaching position at disputed title. In 4 years of for the new Fowler coach. "We 4. We kept errors down in most Fowler High School, starting,, Spicer toured the had to spend those years games (average was less than 2 Spicer steered the Eagles this infield positions before pitching building a baseball program - a game). spring to their 1st league as a senior righthander with Fowler had only won something "Our losses were to good baseball championship since control and a fastball. like 1 game in 3 years before. ,'$961, where he was a sophomore teams - Kalamazoo Hackett by But Spicer's excellence was But the work paid off. The 1-0, Ithaca 4-3, Lansing Catholic ELECTION •starter on the Fowler title not confined to baseball. He was best season before 1974 was 2 Central, and Portland St holder, a 3-year starter in both football years ago, when the Eagles He resigned with a 62-38 and basketball, playing on the Patrick." went 15-5 and won their own Spicer also was pleased with NOTICE OP ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF record • after 6 years at the cage team that reached the district tournament. They went baseball controls in order to quarter-finals before getting the progress of his premier THE ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS on to the regional title game pitcher, junior Dean Schrauben, devote more time to his family, bumped by glory-bound Owosso where they lost to Port Austin. CLINTON AND GRATIOT COUNTIES, MICHIGAN head football coaching job, St ftiul. The hurler was suddenly tabbed They finished 2nd in the league for mound duty last year when TO BE HELD jayvee basketball post and He made all-conference in 2 of that year. f teaching responsibilities. He" is Spicer had to suspend several JUNE 10,1974 his year's under basketball players for disciplinary reasons a full-schedule math instructor coach George Fox, gaining 3rd Keys to the baseball revival, at Fowler. in Spicer's view, lay in the with 3 games left. The soph team all-state honors as a guard responded with a 2-1 record and Our good friend, Webster, in 1963. The Eagles reached the renewed interest among TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT: players, possibly stimulated by came back to go 10-3 this defines the word "parallel" as semi-final in his sophomore season, "something essentially similar year, the regional final in his new equipment and uniforms, Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the qualified electors of to another," which makes a fine junior season. more chances to play through a Gong into tournaments, new jayvee program and summary of the striking In football, meanwhile, Spicer Schrauben had thrown 74 in­ said School District will be held on Monday, June 10, 1974, in said School comparison between 1961 and summer Pony League ball, and nings with a 1.00 ERA, 76 was quarterback under Marutz stress on fundamentals. District. 1974 at Fowler: for 2 falls and Fox in 1963. That Strikeouts, yielding 21 walks -In 1961, Spicer played under year saw the Eagles go 8-0 for "When we started the jayvee and showing a strong suit in I <*Coach Bob Marutz. Like Spicer, the league title; Spicer was an team we had only 16 players in control pitching. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND Marutz also was head football all-conference pick and was the whole baseball program. We Schrauben, Half man and CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. coach and jayvee cage mentor. given honorable mention all- were lucky if we could play 4 or MacKinnon were named all- -The top pitcher was Jerry state. 5 games," recalls Spicer. "But conference 1st team members; Kohagen, like current ace Dean when we got a 2nd coach the Thelen nailed down a 2nd team At said Annual Election there will be elected two (2) members to the Board An injury kayoed a possible younger players could practice berth. Schrauben a left-hander. His grid career at Ferris State; he of Education of said district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1978. record was 8-1 for the season, more and have more time Now Spicer leaves behind a later transferred to Michigan learning from the coach." exactly Fowler's record. State University and con­ healthy baseball program and Schrauben's mark in the centrated on acquiring a degree Top members of the program turns to his 4th fall as head . THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL Central Michigan Athletic in mathematics. include 5 players who were on football coach. The Eagles Conference this season, was 8-1, compiled a 7-2 grid record last SUCH VACANCIES: "I hate to give up coaching the 1972 team as sophomores. year after going 8-1 in 1972. also Fowler's team record as baseball," reflected Spicer As juniors they went 13-5 for the Edward A. Lenon the Eagles tied with DeWitt for before the season ended in season, capping their careers The 1974 Eagles may not the crown. this year with a 13-6 per­ provide as many similarities to William Richards, Jr. district tourney competition Spicer's great playing years as -The leading hitter in 1961 was' Saturdayfsee story elsewhere), formance and the league title Wendell E. Waggoner share. They were Dick Half- the baseball team did, but one the centerfielder, Rich "but something had to go - parallel is obvious - Fowler is Bushamp, who hit .482. This there's just too much to keep up man, MacKinnon, Roger TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be sub­ Thelen, John Pung and Frank again known for more than year's top swat was cen- with right now." great basketball. mitted to the vote of the electors qualified to vote thereon at said annual terfielder Bob MacKinnon, also Spicer, a 1968 grad at MSU, Koenigsknecht. election: CMA All-Conference (From Page 12A) TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR m'U;H,'J;il Faust garnered all 8 votes right-hander, who did not play OPERATING PURPOSES t Fri. June 7 MUSIC BY cast in the voting by league last year, tossed 84 innings, coaches, One coach was absent struck out 89 batters, yielded 46 9:00 and his own coach was unable to walks and 56 hits, 21 earned Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed DAV AL L0YD TRIO 1:00 vote for him. Faust, a cen­ runs and won 4 victories in 5- against all property in The St. Johns Public Schools, Clinton and Gratiot terfielder, was, a unanimous inning decisions on the 10-run Sat. June 8 MUSIC BY choice last season. rule. He suffered only 3 losses Counties, Michigan, be increased by sixteen and one-half (16y2) mills Junior Simon paced the overall and had a 7-1 league for the year 1974, for the purpose of providing additional funds for 9:30 mark. "MUSIC MAKERS" 1:30 DeWitt club in hitting with a .500 operating purposes (15V2 mills of the above increase is a renewal of 15M> batting average and 7 home Junior lefthander Dean mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1973 tax levy and 1 Sun. June 9 runs, helping boost the Panthers Schrauben accounted for to a .414 team mark in the Fowler's 8-1 record, finishing mill is additional operating millage)? league. Senior Dalman made with a 10-3 mark and a .338 COMMUNITY AUCTION SALE the team with no previous batting average in the league. "Want to sell something, bring it varsity baseball experience. Other statistics appear in a THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: along we'll sell it' Kice was named DeWitt's feature story on Fowler PRECINCT NO. 1 njost valuable player after baseballjelsewhere in the News. Voting Place—Rooms 111 and 113 of the Rodney B. Wilson High School, West 'II Hurling a school-record of most ^HalfmaiKcelebrated- his^rd" l wins (12) despite missing 5 year on the honor squad after Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan. ' * T*" ' FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 651-5308 pitching opportunities because hitting .400 in the conference, PRECINCT NO. 2 of a broken thumb. The junior including a .346 overall record He slapped 4 homers, 21 RBI Voting Place - The East Essex School. and a total of 11 extra base hits. PRECINCT NO. 3 BEING OFFERED MacKinnon led the team with a .459 hitting average (.387 for 3 Voting Place - Eureka School. '6,000 year average). PRECINCT NO. 4 Other 1st team members: catcher Pete Densmore of Voting Place- The Olive Center School. BELOW Portland St Patrick, infielder PRECINCT NO. 5 Ted Jenkins of Bellevue, in­ ORIGINAL fielder Ray McNamara of Voting Place - The Riley Town Hall, corner of Francis and Pratt Roads. Potterville. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the SELLING On the 2nd team- Chris Pung of St Patrick, Dennis city or township in which .they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Morgenstern of Olivet, Terry PRICE Fraidenberg of Laingsburg, Mel Royston of Bellevue, DeWayne I, Velma Beaufore, Treasurer of Clinton County, Michigan, hereby certify Mills and Mike Claeys of Fulton- that, as of April 18,1974, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all FOR SALE - CROWN LUXURY Middleton and Lou Esch of voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ Potterville. stitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable MOBILE HOME We want property located in The St. Johns Public Schools, Clinton and Gratiot Counties, a 68 x 12 plus 10 x 45 Addition to wipe out cancer Michigan, is as follows: * Total 1260 sq. ft. living space • 2 Full Baths in your By Clinton County: None • 3 Bedrooms • 21 x 18 Large Living Room lifetime. By Essex Township: None • Kitchen - Dining Combination . • Saparate Laundry Give to the By Greenbush Township: None American By Duplain Township: None SEE BOB THOMPSON AT CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Cancer Society^ By Bengal Township:-. None By, Bingham Township None By Ovid Township: •U Mill, 2 Years, 1973 & 1974 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS By Riley Township: None By Olive Township: None By Victor Township: None BATH MIDDLE SCHOOL By Watertown Township: 1 Mill indef. Z Mills, 1973,74 and 75 By Westphalia Township: 2 Mills, 1973 only ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS By the Sc'hool District: 14.5 Mills 1 Year 1973 only.

The Board of Education of Bath Community School will receive sealed proposals for the additions and alterations to the Velma Beaufore Bath Middle School (series no. 7109) until 3 O'clock P.M. EDST, June 20,1974 at the superintendents office 13675 Oak Street, Treasurer, Clinton County, Michigan -3atb, Mich., and publicly opened and read aloud at that time, Proposals received after the time specified will be returned unopened. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after opening. This is a Construction management Project, in multiple proposal, will be received as defined in the index of work I, Shirley Johnston, Treasurer of Gratiot County, Michigan, hereby certify category. that, as of April 18,1974, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all Proposals shall be submitted in quadruplicate on the form provided, by the Construction Manager, and accompanied by a voted increases over and above the, tax limitation established by the Con^ bid bond or certified check, in an amount of not less than 5 percent of the base proposal sum. / Contract document may be examined on or after June 7,1974 at the office of The Warren Holmes Company, and Kenneth stitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable Black Associate Architect Inc., Architect-Engineers-Planners, 820 North Washington Ave., Lansing, Mich.; The office of property located in The St. Johns Public Schools, Clinton and Gratiot Counties, Granger Construction Company Inc., Construction Manager, 2702 South Cedar Street/Lansing, Mich.; The office of Michigan, is as follows:' Superintendents, 13675 Oak Street, Bath, Mfch.; Builders Exchanges in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids; S.W. Dodge Corp., in Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids J and through the Dodge/Scan System. Contract Documents may be attained from the office of.the Architect. Bidders may obtain one complete set for a deposit By Gratiot County: None , , of $40.00. All documents remain the property of the owner and shall be returned in good condition within 10 days of opening By Fulton Township: None date. / v All proposals submitted shall remain valid for a period of 30 days after opening of bids. By Elba Township: None The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all proposals or accept any proposal By Washington Township: None which in their opinion serves the best interest of the school district. By the School District: None \ Shirley A. Johnston . Treasurer, Gratiot County, Michigan Signed BOARD OP EDUCATION BATH COMMUNITY SCHOOL ROGER CARLSON This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. SUPERINTENDENT Fred G.Meyer Secretary, Board of Education 14A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 She is survived by 1 daughter, Beverly French jof St Johns; I Clinton Area Obituaries and 3 grandchildren. Vickie Millaqe series Mrs Neita Wight Guy M_ Qrdiway -Carol L. Martinez Knickerbocker (From Front Page) As the table indicates, the Even though the program has one of the best in the State, ELSIE (c) - Funeral services taxpayer in the St Johns district changed the past few years, Graduates ftom the Vocational judgment as to which areas he for Mrs Neita Wight, 85, of ST JOHNS- Guy M.Ordiway, ST JOHNS ~ Carol L. Mar­ ST JOHNS - Vickie Lynn is paying less than many of the basic education has not been Department enjoy a high rate of may wish to concentrate on in Elsie, were held Saturday, June 78,of 1583E. Steel Rd, died June tinez, 28, of 604 W. Walker, died Knickerbocker, 2 months, of 609 schools In the area for the neglected. The State employment in the various High School ' 1 at Carter Funeral Home. 2 at Carson City Hospital, Tuesday, May 28 at Clinton N. Morton, died May 28 at her educational services they are Assessment Tests' given an­ trades and skills. In a recent Special Education for han­ Burial was in Riverside Funeral services were held at Memorial Hospital following a home. Graveside services were receiving. nually in the 4th and 7th grades State Vocational contest St, dicapped children is now Cemetery with the Rev Bowden ••the Osgood Funeral Home with long illness. Services were held held June 1 with Pastor* Michael The second question is, What the past four years have seen St Johns students won three first required in every school district officiating. •fcev Robert Prange officiating, at St Johns Lutheran Church Ruhl officiating. Burial was in is the quality of the product, or Johns students consistently places, one second, and three in Michigan. Although St Johns Friday, May 31, with Rev Union Home Cemetery. has had almost complete Mrs Wight died in Pleasant Interment was in Mt Rest what am I getting for my scoring above the 80th per­ third places as well as having a Michael Ruhl officiating. In­ She Wis born in Lansing on money? - - centile of all children in the student elected as State Special Education since 196$, View Medical Care Facility, Cemetery. terment was in Duplain March 14,1974, the daughter of- For many decades the St State. Treasurer of Vocational In­ the new law requires that all Wednesday evening, following a 4 Cemetery, Roger and Karen (Tropp) handicapped children age from long illness. He was born in St Johns on Johns schools have been proud In 1973 the High School dustrial Clubs of America, Nov 21,1895, the son of Eli and She was born in Peoria, 111 on Knickerbocker. of the quality of education the birth to 25 be serviced, Because She was born in Eureka Aug program was thoroughly Drama, formerly limited to of this requirement, threk Angeline (Nestle) Ordiway, He Sept 18, 1945, the daughter of She is survived by her students have received. During evaluated by a North Central 22, 1887 to Silas and Mary Fred and. Margaret (DeMent) parents; 1 sister, Angela Lou two class plays per year, has additional Special Education Turner and had resided most of married Clella Bowen 4n St the past few years every at­ Association team of experts emerged to a point where the Johns on April 10,1920. He was a Rewerts. She graduated from Knickerbocker; and her tempt has been made to adjust Teachers will be added for the her life in Elsie. who in general rated the Drama Department has 1974-75 year at which time the member of VFW Post 4113, Elsie High School and was a grandparents, Mr Howard the changes, and to include new program excellent, and ex­ . She was married to Fred member of the St Johns Knickerbocker of St Johns and received International program-will be complete. Wight in St Johns Dec 1,1907. Veterans of WWI and was additional programs which tended the accreditation, the recognition by being invited to employed by St Johns Co-op for Lutheran Church. " Mr and Mrs Frederick Tropp of would equip the student to .She was affiliated with the highest possible, for another be one of 30 High Schools and In the elementary schools, 16 years. Survivors include one St Johns, compete in a changing world. seven years. St Johns graduates .Colleges from over the world to two reading specialists are Elsie Order of Eastern Star, daughter, Tami Lynn; her Woman's Literary Club and Quality, of education means who go on to college/continue to attend a Workshop-Conference employed to help students with He is survived by his wife; 2 parents; 1 sister, Mrs Sandra many things to many people produce, in general, above on Drama in Indiana this reading problems. To help 'United Methodist Women Thompson of Ovid; and 7 Grace L. Roberts organizations. sons, Roland and Donald, both and, therefore, defies definite average. summer. In State competition children with other problems of St Johns; 2 daughters, Mrs brothers, William, Norman, description. However, following the Drama Department won are two Elementary Coun* Mrs Wight is survived by 1 Ronald, Richard and Thomas, The Vocational Department Dene Weber of St Johns and Mrs ST JOHNS » Grace L. are some of the things the St was greatly expanded in the second place during this past selorsL In all, the district em~ t daughter, Mrs Pauline Meriam all of St Johns, and Gerald and Roberts, R 1, died Wednesday, nlovs seven counselors. j * 1 of Elsie; 2 grandchildren and 1 Opal Brown of Lansing; 1 sister, Johns schools are doing, which school year 1969-70 and has year, Mrs Ethel Foster of Lansing; 15 James of Ovid, May 29 at Carson City Hospital. we believe contribute to quality. progressed to a point where it is great-grandchild. She was Funeral services were held- at The Music Department, long * The St Johns Schools have preceded in death by a son, grandchildren and 15 great­ excellent, has expanded to a long recognized that good grandchildren. Bernice Ballinger (he Abbott Chapel on Friday, Alton, several years ago. May 31 with Rev Jeff Webb point where it is considered by health is necessary for learning officiating. Interment was in /^jbjk&ttyo many to be one'of the finest in and success in life. To achieve ST JOHNS - Mrs Bernice Sowle Cemetery. i. Central Michigan. this objective, the staff includes Ballinger, 75, of 50/ S. Swegles, * The athletic program for boys two school nurses who work INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED! She was born in Chesaning on Appreciation for time and services consists of fielding teams for system-wide. Of the 600 schodl died June 1 at Clinton Memorial June 16, the daughter of James Hospital. Funeral services were competition in ten sports, districts in the State, fewer thah( HOME FARM BUSINESS AUTO and Mary A. (LaBar) Curtis. Dear Editor: get well cards and vases, ana swimming and gymnastics half employ nurses. % held at the Osgood Funeral She married Frank A. Roberts were entertained on two oc­ Home with Rev Francis The staff here at Clinton having been added recently. We feel that the program! in St Johns on Dec 14, 1912 and casions by their f cheerful Until four years ago there were (CITUIM MAN/ Johannides officiating. Burial Memorial Hospital would like to which exists in the St Johns resided at her present address publicly thank the in- singing. no interscholastic sports for was in Mt Rest Cemetery. for 60 years. She was a member It is extremely pleasing for us Schools is doing the job for < a mamtaret She was born in Ovid on May numberable community groups girls. This year St Johns was which it is intended. That is to of the Church of God in St Johns. and school children who to witness the kindness and "represented by girls par­ ^America Group (i, 1899, the daughter of Mayron She is survived by 1 sister, concern displayed by these give each student, within the; T-. and Maude (Wilson) volunteered their 'time and ticipating in six different sports. limitations of his ability, the Mrs Florence Redman of services to brighten the days of groups for the needs of others For those students, both boys Zacharias. She married Alva Perrinton; 1 granddaughter, who are less fortunate. tools to cope with the outside Ballinger in St Johns on June 15, our patients during National and girls not interested in in­ world when he graduates. The Mrs Janice Warren of St Johns; Hospital Week, May 12-18. Sincerely yours, terscholastic sports, a complete LANTERMAN INSURANCE 1920. She was a member of the 3 great-grandchildren; and Mrs Romaine DeCamp fact that'much of the turmoil, United Methodist Church and From these groups, the intramural program is in which exists in many of today's 200 W. Stale, St. Johns, PHONE 224-7614 BRUCE LANTERMAN several nieces and nephews. Volunteer Services Coor­ progress most of the year. the Senior Citizens. patients were delighted to dinator High Schools does not exist in St receive hand-made tray favors, Another dramatic change in Johns is but one bit of evidence* the past few years has been the that good citizenship and, increased interest in Adult responsibility is being; Education. This year, for developed. example, 169 people, are at­ tending night school in order to In summary, and in answer t complete requirements for their the questimns posed abovea High School diploma. 455 other "What is the cost?"~It is in­ PLANNING TO BUILD? adults have been enrolled in creasing, but stdl under the Adujt Education courses during average for comparable school the year. Public use of school districts; and "What is the buildings has increased during quality of the product? "--The, the past two years to a point analysis above indicates that where the High School is nearly both the quantity and the as busy in the evenings as in the quality of the program is above! daytime. average, and that the taxpayer Talk of high interest rates The Junior High School is receiving a sound diversified program has been diversified so program for his money. as to allow the students many With the knowledge that the more individual choices of quality of the product is good courses. A wider selection at and the cost is reasonable it is this age helps the student to hoped that the citizens of St explore different fields, and Johns will again support their got you stopped? enables him to use more schools on June 10, Central National hosts

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ft Leslie Caston were weekend her friend Mrs Laurine Bobley Fedewa were Mrs Ed^RenUcci mother Mrs William P. Smith f of Ionia and Mrs Tony Sunday , May 26. guests of their mother. o Comstock Park were visitors Sokolowksi of Battle Creek. Mrs Dorothy Parks and Mrs' Mrs Betty O'Handusky and of Arnold Hattis Sunday. Pewamo Mr and Mrs Richard Bissell Jack Parks "Sharon" and boys and family of Maple Rapids were callers of Mr and Mrs were visitors of Mrs Grace Gary McQuillian/of Ly(ons May A Blue Star meeting was held May meeting was Ha Fox Bissell Sunday night. 22 Wednesday evening. Clinton County I**v' Wednesday evening May 22. assisted by Theresa Simon. Mrs Cleo Walgle and Mrs Mr and Mrs Henry Schafer § ^ by Hila Bross $ Starting with a pot luck meal at Hostess for September is Grace Bissell were birthday and family spent the holiday $ ' flement Public Library % 6:30 pm. 16 members were Veronica Cotter. Entertainment dinner guests at the home of Mr weekend at their cabin at Grass News for the evening "was pedro, Mrs and Mrs Kenneth Heed of •ft Just inside the door of Bement shadows and waving palm present, they were, Mrs Ann Uke. Bower, Vera Cook, Veronica Mary Smith won first prize, DeWitt honoring Mrs Robert A double celebration was Bemenl Public Library is the trees. The heroine bravely second prize went to Marion §• St. Johns, Michigan ReptaJ Book Collection. These suffers trials and shocks, to say Cotter, Mildred Fox, Irene Bissell of Lansing Saturday enjoyed on Mother's Day at the nothing of disillusionment about FedeWa, Irene Fox, Ida Fox, •Hafner, The mystery prize was May 25. home of Mrs Clara Caston. A books belong to the Mc- won by Mariann Thelen. Naughton Book Service of some of her ancestors. Although Dorothy Heckman, Marion Sister Hildagard of Shaska carry in dinner brought by her Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the formula has grown a little Hafner, Regina Kramer, Rita Mrs Clara Caston attended Minnesota came Sunday to granddaughter Mr and Mrs and Bement Library pays a fee trite, this book is fresh and Miller, Cornelia Schafer, Mary the Shumway family gathering attend the open house John Ladey of Bloomfield Hills, Tor their use. remains exicting to the-end, Smith, Theresa Simon, Hilda at the home of Mary Jane celebrating the 100 years for honoring Mrs Clara Caston and 3 SECTION ftf June 6,1974 • | Schafer, and Maryann Thelen. Shumway of Lyons Sunday a pot Sisters of Christian Charity at celebrating the birthday of her & In return the Library FIFTH AVENUK STORE luck meal was served. sometimes charges patrons a ONLY by Isabel Glasss is a This was the last meeting of the Westphalia. son Dr Leslie Caston which was season, The next meeting Will Spending Sunday and Sjster Hildagard of Shaska on Mother's Day. Dr and Mrs B fee for the privilege of reading novel of today's career woman. these books. There is.no charge Greta Barringer, an upper- be in September. Hostess for the Memorial Day with Mrs Anna Minn was a visitor of her for the first three days nor for middle-class Jewish girl from Sundays and legal holidays. St. Louis, competes suc­ Otherwise, the rental fee is 5 cessfully in the man's world of cents a day per book. advertising in a carriage trade Why does a library rent department store in New York. $ hooks? Her personal life is filled with In the case of this library, the casual weekends and elegant 10,000 answer is that space is limited restaurants. Miss Glass and shelf room is scarce, and reminds the reader somewhat there is a danger of illing the of Arthur Hailey in her ability to shelves with books which will show what goes on behind the not be read very much. A few scenes of a great enterprise, in weeks in the rental collection this case a large department Accidental Death Insurance helps predict how popular a store. book will be in the future, and whether or not its purchase is Not all the books in the Rental justified. Collection are fiction. A new The library may purchase non-fiction choice is Harry National Discounts books from the Rental Service Browne's YOU CAN PHOFIT at a generous discount and this FKOM A MONETARY CRISIS. is frequently done at Bement Macmillan Publishing Co, was Public Library. Books are willing 'to take a chance on it. available from the Rental Author Browne was called a Service as soon as they are heretic in 1970, for predicting Group Travel Plans published. that the dollar would be A new one recently received devaluated, that gold prices is A CHY OF ANCFLS, a novel would skyrocket, and that wage by Jeff Fields. It is the story of a and price controls would not 14-year-old boy who makes his work. He also prophesied hqme in a Georgia board- serious shortages. Now even the 5 Other Important Services inghouse operated by his Wall Street Journal great-aunt. Other residents of acknowledges his accuracy. the boardinghouse ate vividly Harry Browne lives in Van­ characterized by the author, couver, British Columbia, in and their inter-relationships very comfortable cir­ make for absorbing reading. cumstances. He says it's because he practices what he KILGAREN is a gothic preaches. suspense novel by Isabelle Holland. Set in aJarge, weather- All adult patrons are invited beaten house on a West Indian to stop and peruse the rental island named Kilgaren, the shelves at Bement Public story teems with mysterious Library. To the Editor Thanks from Am Legion

To the Editor; we would not have' the funds to The members of Edwin T. help veterans of this county and Stiles Unit 153 of the American at the Veterans Hospitals. Legion Auxiliary of St Johns Again, thank you one and all would like to thank all the for your generous donations. people who bought American Alice Brooke Legion Poppies during our Poppy Chairman Poppy days. Edwin T. Stiles Unit 153 Without- the><#oppy—program •^•American Legion Auxiliary, Hurry-get Social

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Riley School Cub Scout Pack categories: Heaviest-Ricky 515 held their first annual Viehl and Steve Wilkes; Father and Son Cake Bake St Lightest-Nolt Snyder; Most the Riley School May 16. Original-Brian Rumzek; Bomb- The response to the event Jay Beauchamp; Best included 27 cakes being entered. Decorated- Curtis Simon; and The mothers were required to Money Maker- Curtis Simon. verify mat father and son left Riley Pack 515 expressed the kitchen as they found it and special thanks to Sam Sher­ also sewed as judges for the wood, auctioneer from Ovid, Whooo always has something new for you? & event. ,who auctioned the cakes at the The winners of the respective conclusion of the evning. Clinton National, that's whopo!

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Main Offi«: St. John* • Bath tEiile • Eureka «Fowlsr • Hubbard • Lalnyburd •Mapltflabitfi • Valliy Farmi •Waeouita 2B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 Clinton County News Thrqugh View from

HAROLD SCHMALTZ Advertising Director the Years the Senate JIM EDWARDS Editor By SEN. WILLIAM S. BALLENGER From the Clinton County News files Any proposal to cut taxes or To get the proposal on the Legislature would curtail of 1973,1964,1949 put a ceiling on them is a sure November ballot, backers must spending. vote-getter. ' obtain 300,000 signatures on l^)t^H^t^W^M^lt^»L^X^)t^H^«^)<^*W There is merit to the That's certainly un­ petitions by July 8. They admit suggestion but one thing is A crucial year ONE YEAR AGO US 27 south of St Johns derstandable. As costs of ser­ this will be tough to accomplish missing. June f>, 197:i resembled Detroit's ex­ vices rise and citizens demand but they may have plenty of The public must want the City Manager Harvey pressways during rush hours more and' more services, the hejp from organizations such as Legislature to curtail spending. Weatherwax recently an­ most of the Memorial Day cost of government goes up -- the Michigan Farm Bureau, the History repeats itself every nounced the appointment of weekend as holiday traffic and new taxes follow closely Michigan Association of time the Legislature tries to cut for school millage Acting Assistant Police Chief became bottlenecked in the behind, Counties, the Michigan back on spending. Lawmakers Lyle French to the position of four-mile stretch between There currently is a move Townships Association and the are excoriated (often by the Chief of Police. He has filled the Townse'nd and Price roads afobt in the State House of Michigan State Chamber of newspapers which demand ~ Once again it is school millage election time and this year may­ position vacated by former which has been converted from Representatives to seek a Commerce. spending cutbacks) when they be more crucial to school districts than many in the past. Chief Everett Glazier, who four lanes to 2, constitutional limit on taxes by An organization known as try to eliminate services. Due to the specifics of the recent school financing legislation, retired June 1 after 36 years "Cold Type" offset putting a ceiling 8,3 per cent on Taxpayers United, headed by a If public pressure to cut with the Police Dept. • publication began for the the state's cut of total income, man named William Shaker of governmental spending were as successful setting of millage rates for this coming year are ex­ Republican-News in 0 limited It is patterned'after similar Midland, will head the petition strong as the public pressure to A'verbal swipe at the City way with this issue. Except-for tremely important for the next 3 years. Council by the city treasurer, moves now under way in 17 drive. spend more, there would be no brighter pictures and increased need for a constitutional approval of a liquor license other states. A similar The group expects help from School boards in this area and throughout the state have been pages in each section, readers limitation proposed in limitation. busy attempting to set millage rates at the level required to obtain application, acceptance of a bid will note little difference. leaders of the recently aborted on a new fire truck, comments California last year was (by the Supreme Court) drive to equitable financing from the state. about press coverage, unpaid defeated by the voters by a 54-46 have a referendum on the two Although the latest legislation for school financing is certainly moving bills, accusation of 25 YEARS AGO per cent margin. cent per gallon gasoline tax leaks to the press and a dispute .lime 2,1019 There is a difference between increase approved two years WE MAKE not the ultimate answer to financing public education, it is a plan over wood chucks kept the the situation in Michigan and in ago. on which school administrators and boards must base their Monday night meeting a lively Don H. Chapman visited his California, however, because OWNING LAWN & one in DeWitt. parents, Mr and Mrs George the 8.3 per cent limitation in Even if the amendment does millage requests to the public so property owners receive the most pass, it contains a provision Gaylord and Gerry Crowell, Chapman of St Johns, on his Michigan would allow for an from the schools for their money. way from Honolulu to Sao increase while in California it giving the Legislature power to GARDEN owners of the Twin Oaks Golf increase taxes if necessary by We urge voters to approve their school millage proposals this Course, will donate all green Paulo, Brazil, where he will would have resulted in a cut in manage a newly opened store. services. overrriding the 8.3 per cent fees on Tuesday, June 12 to the limitation by a two-thirds EQUIPMENT year-the 1st and most important year in av 3-year school financing Cancer Society in memory of Don is taking over one of the Backers say 8.3 per cent of biggest and the only air- personal income in Michigan majority of legislators Plan. _JE their daughter, t Penny, who declaring an "emergency." passed away with cancer 2 conditioned store, in South would have, produced $130 years ago at the age of 20. America. million more, than last year's A metropolitan newspaper The Michigan State Police as Dr Justin L. Sleight, who was $2.66 billion fiscal budget and suggests the proposed amend­ of June l have stopped taking associated wiuS Dr P.F. Stoller slightly more than the budget ment is unnecessary because EASY! A PERSONAL LOOK AT THE NEWS applications for and issuing in St Johns last summer, has an for the present fiscal year. taxes could be limited if the personal identification cards to appointment for residency in state residents. the Barnes group of hospitals in Check Our State Representative Stanley St Louis, Mo. St Johns City Between the lines M. Powell (R-Ionia) today An accident-free Memorial \ urged consumers to carefully Day was observed by Clinton NEW PAYMENT read the contents label when County people Monday through Commission meeting buying hot dogs and other meat a near-record volume of traffic products to ensure that they are was reported on the highways Special Meeting Mayor Wood declared the PLAN ... with Jim Edwards obtaining the all-meat products over the weekend. No deaths or •\ May 7,1974 meeting adjourned for five ; >7 they-have been accustomed to injuries were reported by either minutes. in Michigan. , Clinton County officers or St The special meeting of the St Motion by Comm Ebert, UP TO. Oh, Mickey, how can we ever thank you? Although, Mickey's explanation of the spare tire Johns city'police. A recent story in the Detroit Free Press quotes as a spinal curve didn't help my situation, it opens Johns City Commission was supported by Comm Arehart to Tiger sometimes pitching ace Mickey Lolich as whole new avenues of explanations for chubby TKN YEARS AGO The three-man board set up to called to order by Mayor Wood reconvene the meeting. Motion 3 YRS. TO PAY saying he's "not fat." people the world over. .Inlie I, l!)lil arbitrate the Essex school at 7:30 pm. carried. What's "not fat" is really "sway-backed." Well The next time someone shoves a stubby finger in A $3 million plant expansion district controversy agreed on a Commissioners Present: Mayor Wood reconvened the I guess that's justified, but I've been under the your gut and chortles, "Putting on a little weight, which will nearly double the tentative line for division of the Wilcox, Arehart, Hannah, meeting. WE HAVE impression that John Hiller was the work horse of aren't ya?" come back'with the following. .size of the Federal Mogul district after a,day-long session Wood, Ebert. Motion by Comm Arehart to TRACTOR factory in St Johns was an­ here Wednesday. Commissioners Absent: accept the low bid of the First of the staff. A. No, it just appears that I'm putting on weight. MOUNT Nevertheless, Mickey's diagnosis of that roll of nounced today by James 0. Two Fort Wayne, Indiana, None. Michigan and Associates for the ROTO TILLERS But, the fact is'the heels of my shoes have been Wright, president of Federab women and a St Johns man G.O. Storm Sewer Bond Issue flesh that hangs over his belt buckle is en> wearing a bit, throwing my weight off balance, Staff Present: Weatherwax, couragment for us all. Mogul Bower Bearings, Inc. were seriously injured in an Humphrey, Maples, Bonding with an overall interest rate of giving the optical illusion that my stomach accident near the intersection of 6.2694 percent. Comm Ebert The condition, he claims, is caused by curvature protrudes. Alan A. Dean of St Johns was Attorney Neiman, Financial WE HAVE A of the spine, combined with his posture. re-elected ,to the chairmanship Walker road and US 27 at the Consultant Adams. supported (he motion but asked B. I'm purposely gaining a few pounds to offset of the Tri-County Regional north city limits Tuesday Mayor Wood asked that the that it be amended to appoint Well, I picked up on that right away. When my previous condition of being too thin. Irt the end, charged with ruining my shirts by having them Plahning Commission at the evening. G.O. Bond bids received for the Central National Bank as the. GOOD STOCK OF it will all balahce out, resulting in a lithe, but well organizations annual meeting St Johns two retail milk 1974 Storm Sewer Project be Bank of Record for the Bond snagged on my belt buckle, I reported the small muscled physique. roll was a resultof curvature of the spine. last week. Dean has played a dealers, Richards' and the opened and read aloud. Redemption Account and the LAWN & GARDEN f major role in planning activities Valleyside Dairy; announced a Construction Account. Comm £l chose" not to'hdrfr the""remaftr>that the cur- C. Yesl I have gained an inch or 2 around the The,pierk opened thetLwo bids, { fof 'Ifie Clinton-featon-'lnghdm "price cut'of one e'en); ph.'bo'ftled whictywere read by th,e Bonding,, AreharJ"supported t\\e amdnd;, v^ture-was-probably causedfcy hanging Weight swaist, butif yoi^pokeme with your fat, iittte'finge'r 1 EQUIPMENT ON. oyer a recently enlarging mid-section. ' lmoretime.Pmgoingtoripoffyoufhose. Jl '* area and devotes many hours'' milk and a proportionate Attorney. Merrill, Lynch, meht. Motion carried.! ' -j» -*£&» inwtrffifcritfi ,ir*.TA,.ttfcwjj-... I.MM - -i ^ ,u<>«».' each \vear- to the nomsalaried decrease in other products Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Discussion followed regard­ position. effective Wednesday. had a bid of $1,815,280.42 and. ing the previous motion. DISPLAY! For the action you want GO CLASSIFIED First of Michigan Corporation Motion by Comm Arehart, We Are Dealers and Associates had a bid of supported by Comm Ebert to "lf.lt Fifz. $1,805,493.75. rescind the previous motion. For The' Attorney Nieman stated the Motion carried. Following Lines bids were subject to verification Discussion followed regard­ • AlMs-Chalmers NOTICE and further asked for a few ing the Resolution prepared • Lawn Boy minutes tp complete this regarding the Bids. Mayor • Hahn-Eclipse verificaUon. Wood asked the Clerk to read • MTD OVID RESIDENTS Priest wears wrong garment Motion by Comm Ebert, the said resolution, which he • Toro supported by Comm Hannah to did. • Wheel Horse 1) On Monday, June 17th, from 1:00 to table the G.O, Bond bids for Motion by Commissioner • Stihl and AlIis-Chaimers verification until the Bonding 5:00 P.M. any and all people interested in Arehart, supported by Comm Editor, Lapeer County Press Attorney reports back to the Ebert to adopt the Resolution as Chainsaws tennis lessons should report to the Ovid "By Jim Fitzgerald Commission. Motion carried. read, which accepted the bid of a Oregon Chain courts for registration and class placement. It is splendid that President Nixon has his own could sell a used car while Nixon was still fiddling Mayor Wood asked for First of Michigan Corporation To Fit Most Saws Each person will be placed in a class period. private priest to part the red sea of acrimony with the odometer. discussion on the Haynes andAssociates. Motion carried, which if floating the desks in the Oval Office. I'm all for Father McLaughlin and his political property at 206 Brush Street. ancr Resolution declared WE SPECIALIZE The Rev John McLaughlin, a Jesuit priest, is parish. I have to be. Remember a few years ago Discussion followed con­ adopted7 IN REPAIR 2) Regular classes will begin Tuesday, June also a full-time presidential aide with an office in when many clergymen were participating in civil cerning the purchase of said Motion by Comm Ebert, SERVICE 18th as follows: the White House. This has not been a good season rights and anti-war demonstrations? A complaint property for a parking lot. supported by Comm Arehart to for presidential aides, what with indictments and often heard was that they should stay in their Motion by Comm Ebert, name Central National Bank as jail terms and forced resignations. It was clever of pulpits and preach the Gospel, rather than picket supported by Comm Hannah to the Bank of Record for Bond JUST Beginners: 1:00 to 2:00 JMVI. Nixon to bring in a man of God to restore some the Pentagon and help Martin Luther King to authorize the City Attorney and Income Redemption Account ARRIVED Intermediates: 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. dignity and credibility to the presidential team. overcome. City Manager to obtain a 30 day and also the Construction Ac­ Advanced: 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Father McLaughlin is obviously doing a good job, But I disagreed. The ministers should minister option on the property, further count. Motion carried. 3 to 10 Speed Individual Instr.: 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. even if he was a 3rd choice behind Norma,n Vin­ to the people who really need it, I always said. that the engineering study of the Motion by Comm Hannah, Bicycles cent Peale and Danny Thomas. They should go into the streets and help the op­ area be submitted for con­ supported by Comm Eb'ert-to pressed and protest injustice and march against sideration as a May 13, 1974 adjourn the special meeting, But I think Father McLaughlin is making a meeting agenda item. Motion 3) Any adults interested in a night class once an immoral war. To mp, this was more important Motion carried. SEE OUR mistake by never wearing his Roman collar when than showing up at 10 am every Sunday to read a carried. a week for the six week tennis teaching he appears on TV in a Nixon commercial. He Mayor Wood declared the few verses and tell everyone coffee will be served Attorney Neiman reported special meeting adjourned at CHOICE SELECTION period should meet at the courts that first dresses the same as every other sincere in the fellowship hall following services. spokesman, with a striped tie and conservative back to the Commission as to 8:35 pm, night,- June 17th, at 7:00 P.M. Arrangements suit. He might as well be giving one of those / his findings concerning the G.O. IF YOU NEED for the five other evenings will be made at aspirin lectures. SO I CAN'T back down now. Obviously, Bond Bids. He stated that both SIDKWALKS AND BIKES President Nixon feels-he is the victim of a terrible bids conformed to the notice of A GOOD USED this time. , * Some communities outlaw RIDER OR injustice. Just as obviously, Father McLaughlin sale, were legal,, and their sidewalk bicycle drivirtg. ' IF I WERE WRITING the McLaughlin scenario, agrees with him. So no one should insist he act like figures were correct. Further However, in some areas, it's PUSH-TYPE MOWER, WE 4) All players should bring a racket and at I would dress him something like St Francis of a regular, Jesuit, and get a job teaching theology should the Commission^decide allowed. And it is much safer Assissi. The long, horsehair cassock with rope belt and coaching basketball at St Alfonse High School. to award that he would HAVE THEM. least one ball with them for their lesson. than riding in the street for would underscore the absence of vicuna coats in Father McLaughlin feels he is needed in the 'recommend acceptance of the young children and for inex­ the Nixon administration. The long staff would be White House to help the American people to un­ low bid of First of Michigan perienced bicyclists. Concerned fine for shepherding newsmen and keeping Dan derstand swearing is" wrong for little kids but Associates. parents ought to check local SEE 5) In case of rain, call the Ovid Village offices Rather from testing the authenticity of the halo. healthy for Presidents. And obstructing justice is Discussion followed con­ ordinances. If sidewalk for further information. And the pigeons of peace, one on each shoulder, a crime for your Uncle Harry but a patriotic duty cerning the bids received. bicycling is not allowed* for VINCE ACKLES would speakfor themselves. If need be, they could for statesmen with law degrees. Motion by Comm Ebert, young cyclists, parents are speak for themselves all over the newsmen. " So be it. I might be tempted to join the cynics in supported by Comm Wilcox to urged to demand that the 254 E. Main wondering when Father McLaughlin hears con­ Can't you just see it now on the White House adjourn to executive session for community allow sidewalk ELSIE PH. 862-4482 lawn? Wow. Dressedlike that, Father McLaughlin fessions, But that would be wrong. five minutes. Motion carried. riding as much as possible.

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June 6,1974 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 3B Business and Professional Announcements, Legal News Probate Court Barbara A. Zimmerman be held on claims, and creditors will be foreclosed by a sale at Dajed: May 30, 1974 the said mortgage with interest Ordinance No. 263 , REGULAR MEETING HELD HON. TIMOTHY M. GREEN property in-Sec 20 Olive, are notified that copies of all public auction to the highest SiHAROLD DERSHEM thereon, which premises are AN ORDINANCE TO THIS 22nd DAY OF APRIL, Judge of probate May 24; Sloat, Mabel H, to claims against the Deceased bidder at the north entrance of Petitioner described in the said mortgage AMEND ORDINANCE NO, 245, A.D. 1974. HELENA M. BURK Roger D. and Betty J. Sloat must be presented, personally the Courthouse in the Town of Rt 3, St. Johns, Michigan as follows: ~ AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY Adoption of the above Or­ Register of Probate property in Sec 35 Olive. or by mail, to both Frances G. St. Johns, Michigan, that being Altorney for Petitioner: The West 30 feet of Lot 9 and .OF ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN, dinance was moved by Com­ KNOWN AS THE "ZONING Wednesday, June 12,1974 May 24; Moyer, Bruce 0. and Moore, 608 South Oakland the building where the Circuit Robert H, Wood the East 35 feet of Lot 8, all in missioner Arehart and sup­ Helen E. to Charles J. and Joan Court for the-County of Clinton 200 W. State Block 24, Village of Ovid, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ported by Commissioner Royal George EUinger — Final Street, St Johns, Michigan, OF ST. JOHNS". M, Ingalls property in Sec 20 Executrix of said Estate and to is held, of the premises St. Johns, Mich, ' Clinton County, Michigan, Hannah. Account described in said mortgage or Mabel Pierson — Probate of Eagle. • the Court, on or before August Phone324-4604 6-1 according to the recorded plat THE CITY OF ST. JOHNS Yeas: Commissioners so much thereof as may be thereof in Liber 21 of plats, ORDAINS: Arehart, Ebert, Hannah, Will May 24; Lankford, Lewis H, 27, 1974, and the heirs of said necessary to pay the amount lo Robert F. and Ellen A. Hill, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE page 367, Clinton County Section 1. That Section 5.5 Wilcox, Wood Anna Besko, M.I. — Final Deceased will be determined. then due on said mortgage, SALE Ut 252, Blk 28, DeWitt. Dated: May 29, 1974 Records.* BOARD OF APPEALS, on Page Nays: Commissioners None Account together with interest thereon > WHEREAS default having May 24; Badgley, Tommy L, Attorney for Petitioner: Village of Ovid, County of 7 of said Zoning Ordinance, The Ordinance was declared Gertrude B, Bissell — Probate at twelve (12 percent) percent been made in the conditions of a shall be deleted in its entirety, adopted. of Will and Doris M. to Cameron Nyle Paul A. Maples Clinton, State of Michigan. per annum and expenses in­ certain mortgage made by H&S Section 2. That the following Robert H, Wood, Mayor *' Clara S. Hufnagel — Probate of Gimbert, property in Sec 34. 210 North Clinton Ave cluding the attorney fees as NOTICE IS FURTHER 4 Homes, Inc., a Michigan Cor­ shall be inserted in the place Randy L. Humphrey Will Victor. St Johns, Mich 40879 - ' allowed by law and also any GIVEN that the right of poration, unto Citizens Com­ artd stead of Section 5.5,2 and City Clerk, 6-1 Phone: 224-3238 sums paid by the undersigned mercial & Savings Bank, a redemption from said sale shall expire six (6) months from the shall read as follows: Real Estate Transfers * LEGAL NOTICES 6-1 mortgagee, including taxes and Michigan banking corporation, insurance to protect his interest date thereof. "5.5.2 Membership: The iFrom records In office of NOTICE OF of Flint, Michigan, dated Board shall consist of seven Carland Register of Deeds) prior to said sale, which said January 2,1974, and recorded, Dated: May 8,1974. Retirement Parly PUBLICATION OF NOTICE MORTGAGESALE . premises are described as Citizens Commercial & (7) members, appointed by . Default having been made'in January 11, 1974, in Mortgage the City Commission, One of The Rev Horace Freeman, OF HEARING follows; All that certain piece or Volume 274 pages 593-596, in the Savings Bank, a Michigan minister of Carland and Burton May 21; Betzer, Floyd and State of Michigan in the the conditions of a certain parcel of land situated in.the banking corporation, of Flint, the seven (7) members may mortgage by ROYAL KENT office of the Register of Deeds United Methodist Churches will Neva to Beverly Saxton, Lot 3, Circuit Court for the County of Township of DeWitt, County of Michigan. be appointed from the 4, Blk 13, Ovid. HOMES, INC., a Michigan for Clinton County, Michigan. membership of the Planning be honored at a retirement INGHAM Clinton and State of Michigan And whereas the amount Winegarden, Booth, Ricker, party in his honor to be held May 21; Saxton, Beverly to FLORENCE FULLER, corporation, located in the and described as follows:' Commission. Members of Town of Rockford, County of claimed to be due on said Shedd & Laro the Board presently serving June ^following the worship Benjamin L. and Brenda J. Plaintiff -vs- BART FULLER, The South 165 feet of the mortgage at the date of this Attorneys At I*aw service at the Burton United Hudson, Lot 3, 4, Blk 13, Ovid. Defendent Kent, Michigan, mortgagor, to following described shall continue their terms as LEONARD GOLDSCHEIN of notice is the sum of Fourteen 501 Citizens Bank Building presently constituted. On the Methodist Church. May 21; Redman, Gertrude ORDER TO ANSWER premises: Commencing at a Thousand Seven Hundred and Flint, Michigan 48502 2-5 B. to First Assembly of God the Town of Richmond, County point 198 feet North of the effective date hereof, the The Reverend Robert N. File No, 5002 GCR 120.5 of Macomb, Michigan, mort­ no^loo ($14,700.00) Dollars, for Church Lot 4, Blk 46, St Johns. On December 20, 1974, an Southeast corner of the City Commission shall ap­ Hjcok, former resident of gagee, dated the 16th day of principal and the sum of Four PUBLICATION OF NOTICE point two additional mem­ Carland, is 'being transferred May 22; Albert Bekmanis, Inc action was filed by Plaintiff, in Northeast VA of the Southeast Hundred Forty and 791100 OF HEARING August, 1971, and recorded on 1 bers of the Board of Appeals. from Newberry to Blissfield, to Frank L. -and Janice M. the Court to obtain a decree of 1 of Section 28, Town 5 North, ($440.79) Dollars, as interest State of Michigan, The the 18th day of August, 1971, in Range 2 West; thence West * Mich the first of June. Elliott Lot 21, Chandler Est. absolute divorce, the Office of the Register of due thereon, and the further Probate Court for the County of Section 3. Except as herein \* May 22; Kaminsky, Russell IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 330 feet; thence North 297 sum of Seventy-Five and noJlOp CLINTON provided, the Zoning Ordinance 4-11 Representatives Deeds for Clinton County, feet; thence East 330 feet; Fairfield Township's 4-H I and Susan G. to Ronald D. and that the Defendant, BART Michigan, in Liber 262 of ($75.00) Dollars, as attorney Estate of HOWARD D. WEIR, of the City of St. Johns shall FULLER, shall answer or take thence South 297 feet to the fees, that being the amount stand as first enacted or Council representatives are Judy E. Hines property in Sec 11 Mortgages on pages 63 and 64. DECEASED, now, Leonard Mitchell, Roger Duplain. such other action in this Court Point of Beginning, except provided by statutes in force at TAKE NOTICE: On Wed­ otherwise amended. as may be permitted by law on that part of the premises used the date of the said mortgage, Reed, Cindy Hehrer, and Troy May 22; Pohl, Michael L. and And the mortgagee having nesday June 19th, 1974, at 9:30, Section 4. This Ordinance Bancroft. One adult and one Lavonda M. to Howard L. and or before Sept. 1, 1974. Failure elected under the terms of said for highway purposes. and no suit or proceedings at A.M., in the Probate Court­ shall take effect twenty (20) to comply with this Order will law or in equity having been youth from each township in Charlene K. LaMothe property mortgage to declare the entire room, in the Courthouse in St, days after its passage. Shiawassee County, plus in Sec 31, Duplain. result in a Judgement by principal and accrued interest instituted to recover the debt Johns, Michigan, before the PASSED, ORDAINED AND Default against such Defendant The period of redemption secured by the said mortgage of alternates meet once a month to May 22; Ginther, Rodney E. thereon to be due, which Hon, TIMOTHY M. GREEN, ORDERED PUBLISHED BY plan the 4-H program for the relief demanded in the from said sale and foreclosure any part thereof and default THE CITY COMMISSION OF and Barbara S. to Timothy M. ^election it does hereby exercise, of said mortage shall expire one Judge of Probate, a hearing will development. i and Vera L, Mrva, Lot 7, Blk 5 Complaint filed in this Court, pursuant lo which there is having occurred whereby the be held on the Petition of Clinton THE CITY OF ST. JOHNS AT A (1) year from and after the date •power of sale has become Van Duesens. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED claimed to be due and unpaid on of said sale. . National Bank & Trust Com­ May 23; Bradshaw, Charles that the fees or costs of the date of this Notice Forty-. operative, pany for probate of a purported Four Thousand Two Hundred Leonard Goldschein, Mort­ will, for granting of ad­ NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK OF A W. and Grace; Shea Jeanette to publication be paid by CLIN­ gagee TON, County. Fifty-Seven and 67|100 NOW THEREFORE by virtue ministration to the Executor Dan E. Acre; David L. Acre Dated: May 14, 1974. property in Sec 23 Duplain. HONORABLE: Leo W. ($44,257.67) Dollars, consisting of the power of sale contained in named, or some other suitable DROUGHT RESISTANT LAWN ... of Thirty Thousand (30,000.00) Conlin, Conlin, McKenney & the said mortgage and pursuant person, and for a determination May 23; Streeter, Maurice E. Corkin Meader to Roger L. Seavolt Lot 139 (Countersigned) Dollars principal and Fourteen to the statutes of the State of of heirs. Let Turf-Tenders Beautify Thousand Two Hundred Fifty- Attorneys for Mortgagee Michigan in such case made . Valley Farms No 2. Virgene Krebel 700 City Center Building Dated: May 29th, 1974 Deputy Clerk Seven ($14,257.00) Dollars in­ and provided, NOTICE IS ) May 23; Bowlin, David T. and Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 4-5 HEREBY GIVEN that on S;ROLLIN A. HUARD, JR. Your Lawn Nancy K. to Bank of Lansing, Date of Order: May 29, 1974 terest and in addition thereto One Thousand Three Hundred Wednesday, the 12th day of •" Petitioner Lot 56 Nelson Sub No 1. GREATER LANSING LEGAL PUBLICATION OF NOTICE June A.D., 1974, at ten o'clock in 200 N. Clinton, St Johns, With This Special Offer: May 23; Cartwright, Francis AID BUREAU Ninety-Nine and 43/100 ($1,399.43) Dollars of which OF HEARING the forenoon, at the easterly Michigan and Gladys to Ron and Barbara By: /st Rose Mary Simon State of Michigan, The front door of the Court House in Attorney for Petitioner: J. Dean property in Sec 8 Essex. P-23294 there remains unpaid to date • POWER AERATE $OQ95 hereof Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Probate Court for the County of the Ciiy of St. Johns, County of ROBERT H, WOOD May 24; Ackerson, Larry A. 300 North Washington Avenue CLINTON Clinton, State of Michigan, that 200 W. State • FERTILIZATION £«J Lansing, Michigan 48933 6-5 -and 67/100 ($965.67) Dollars. and Judy to Clifford W. and And no suit or proceeding at law Estate of MYRTIE DER- being the place where the St. Johns, Mich. SHEM, DECEASED Phone 224-4604 6-1 THIS PRICE INCLUDES MATERIAL Nola Lumbert; Mabel J. Gillett, or in equity having been in­ Circuit Court for the County„of • WEED CONTROL AND LABOR FOR 4,000 SQ. FEET \jai 1, Blk 12, Clark and Boltons. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE stituted to recover the debt or TAKE NOTICE: On WED­ Clinton is held, said mortgage RIGHTS- %i per each additional square foot. May 24; Gipson, John J. to OF HEARING NESDAY, June 26th, 1974, at will be foreclosed by a sale at RESPONSIBILITIES , • ROLLING any part of the debt secured by It's The National Lawn .Raymond and Lora Ritz State of "Michigan, The said mortgage or any part 9:30, A.M., in the Probate public auction to the highest -Bicycle drivers have the YOU SIMPLY WATER AND property in Sec 30 Lebanon. Probate Court for the County of thereof. Courtroom, in the Courthouse in bidder of the premises same rights and responsibilities MOW. COSTS YOU LESS Improvement Company May 24; Ritz, Raymond and Clinton. St. Johns, Michigan, before the described in the said mortgage' as motor vehicle drivers on THAN DO-IT-YOURSELF Lora to Richard L. and Gloria Estate of OLNEY B. MOORE, NOW THEREFORE, pur­ Hon. TIMOTHY M. GREEN, for the purpose of paying the Michigan streets and roads. D. Woodbury property in Sec 30 a|k,a O.B. MOORE, Deceased. suant to the power of sale in said Judge of Probate, a hearing will amount due as**aforesaid, This means they must obey the Lebanon. File No. 19253. , mortgage contained and be held on The Petition of same traffic laws and signs as ' May 24; Sibley, Mabel N. to TAKE NOTICE: On August operative by reason of such Harold Dershem for probate of together with interest thereon motor vehicle drivers. Even DeWitt-St. Johns Glen D. and Helen M. Whit- 27,1974, at 2 pm in the Probate default, and the statute in such a purported Will, and for from the date of this notice to though bicyclists do have the lemore, Lot 13, Sibley Acres No Courtroom, Courthouse, St case made, notice is hereby granting ,pf administration to the date of said sale, together same rjght on roads and streets, DALE HITCHCOCK given that on the 27th day of 2. Johns, Michigan, before the the executor named^ or spme with such taxes Or t insurance the,^a(e approach is not to go oa 23Q4,$0. LOOtyHS DEWITT . May 24; Therrian Brothers, Hon Joseph S. Linden, Acting June, 1974,atten (10:00) o'clock other suitable person, and for a paid' by me undersigned, pur­ heavily traveled roads and PHONE 224-7598 V Builders to, Gregory L. and Judge of Probate, a hearing will in the forenoon said mortgage * determination of heirs. suant to lajfl andjo^the,terms of highways.

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WJtl Mill !• SEE EVERYTHING CARDS, PARTY GOODS Chevrolet GIFTS, and INWATJONS FOR THE FOR 1974 iALE"""CAPE CRAFT." . JUMBO "*S5-50 SOIL They're all herd at PAPER TOWEL HOLDER NOW %itt EDINGER CHEVROLET ttHSSF^ THE TREASURE CHESt 220 N. Clinton-St. Johns St. Johns Ashley FOWLER 224-2719 224-3234 -VIRGIL ZEEB 847-3571 4B GL1NT0N COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 Jim's Column Carland News By Mrs. Pudge Deminnlng I Michigan forage production .Carland's. United Methodist by the program chairman, Mrs Sunday with parades etc, Mr Women held their annual Betty Ziola. *. and Mrs Howard Horn also and harvesting field day Mother and daughter Banquet The pamphlet is to be passed attended the festival with the at the Carland church-house among the members during the trailer-Cavalcade with the Ivan J/m Pelham with 92 persons attending. next 2 weeks with the en­ Scotts, Mrs Glen Parks, United couragement /or th& members Mr and Mrs Richard Mead Clinton County Extension Director Methodist Women's ^president, to write to their congressman if and son, Brian of St Johns, had welcomed the guests and Mrs they disagree with any abiding Memorial-Day dinner with Mrs laws and any new bills'being To tell farm folks this has better to take some reduction in Incidentally, late planted Barbara Stewart acted as Mead's parents, Mr and Mrs corn tends to grow taller than toastmistress. introduced to Congress at this Leo Deming, Monday evening. been a bad season for getting yield and have some assurance time 'torn planted would not only be of a mature crop, corn planted on time, but of The invocation was given by 4 Mr and Mrs Leo Deming and the understatement of the year Late planting for corn silage course there is less grain and Mrs MikeSchultz, and a toast to Mrs Ziola, also gave Mr and Mrs Richard Mead but would insult their in­ of course is not as risky as for the moisture at harvest is apt to mothers was given by Mrs Gary demonstrations pf In-Your- visited Mrs Johanna Bir­ telligence. They all know just grain, but if corn is immature at be excessive, Munson with a response to the H om e Decorating; mingham, of St Johns, who fell how hard it has been to avoid harvest the energy value of the daughters by Mrs Kenneth wallpapering, painting, picture and broke her hip last Saturday raindrops, but probably can't silage is enough lower to make I think a lot of farmers are to Munson. arrangement effects, and and is a patient in the Owosso recall how many" times they an earlier variety a good bet be congratulated on the amount The toast to the grandmothers murals, ' Memorial Hospital. t have been stuck. They certainly too. of corn planted on time. The was given by Mr and Mrs Gary- Aj money-gift was presented aren't in the market for a In deciding whether to replant combination of farmers Munson's daughter, Lori to Mrs,Everett Reneaud for her Life Saving rainmaker - at least not now, one has to take into account willingness to work long hours Munson. new-horn daughter, Jeanae Mouth-to-Mouth rescue but it will be a rare season in­ considerable expense and and the use of large modem A ladies trio and piano ac­ Reneaud, from the members of measures will be taught to deed if we don't suffer from dry remember those plants that are tractors and equipment permit companist from the Church of the Extension Club, mothers of children learning to weather sometime before now actively growing will yield planting at a speed no one could Christ.in Owosso sang spiritual The neyt meeting will be held swim at Grove Hilman Pool, by harvest. a lot more per stalk than those hive imagined a few years songs for the mothers and at the fame' of Mrs Paul Owosso Fire Department and just being planted. I guess if I back. In spite of all the daughters, following the ham Carting, Sept 16 after recess for the Shiawassee County Chapter The questions they are asking of the American Red Cross. now are how much longer can I had somehwere in the neigh­ problems farmers had with dinner, served by the husbands the summer months. plant corn and should we settle borhood of 0,000 to 10,000 plants weather/ and obtaining fer­ and sons of the UMW Society. The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation instructions will for half a crop on those fields and there weren't too many tilizer, herbicides and new Lorraine and Wendy Shinn, daughters of Mr and Mrs Robert The youngest mother present Hospital News where cool wet weather caused spots missing entirely, I would machinery this spring, we was Mrs Baker, daughter of the Mrs Florence Kietly of rural be given during the morning be reluctant to tear the-field up, expect the elevators of Clinton Shinn, 410 Meadowview, St Johns, perform part of the tap dance act toastmifitress. The oldest Carland has fallen and broken swimming lessons sponsored by many of the seeds to rot or that earned them a spot in the Chesaning Showboat Talent Show crusted conditions stopped the This would average out to about County will be doing a thriving mother attending was Mrs Earl her hip, and is a patient in the St the City of Owosso Recreation plants from poking through the one plant every 16 Inches in business when the harvest following the May 10-11 auditions. The Showboat will be June 8-15. Darling, and the youngest Johns hospital, Program"; the dates are June 26 ground. forty inch rows, comes in the fall! The sisters will perform June 9 at 8:30 pm. daughter present was Jeanae Glenn Brown, a former and August 7, when the fire Reneaud, daughter of Mr and resident of Carland, remains a department will .instruct, and Those farmers who planted July 10 and July 24 Avhen the seed only a half to an inch deep Weit Elsie Mrs Everett Reneaud of parent in the pwosso Hospital. By Mrs Wayne Mead ! Carland.

ASHLEY AREA — 80 acres. CLASSIFIED AD PAGES FOR SALE — 23' Arron travel BEAUTIFUL MOBILE HOME Help Wanted Jobs Wanted Good farm land priced right at trailer. Self-contained. Can be Park. Lots available. Call 224- Hobby Supplies 17* onlv $30,000.00. Call Jim Hart- seen at Ka Rhon Campers, l 7913. . 2-tf-10 men, LaNoble Realty, 1516 E. CASH RATE 5* per word • mile east, ^ mile south of "COLUMBIA - MINERVA HELP WANTED - Truck Michigan<, Lansing, 482-1637, Bannister. 862-5340. 6-3-p-9 PROFESSIONAL spray evenings 393-9724. 6-l-p-4 Minimum 50* per insertion YARNS". Bpoks and supplies drivers and wholesale meat- painting. Barns, factories, Save a 254 service fee by paying for your charged Automotive for crewel, decoupage, can- cutters or breakers. Full time houses. Free estimates. In­ dlemaking, beads, macrame, employment. Must be neat and sured, reaspnable. 351-2777. FOR SALE — by owner large 2 ad within 10 days of insertion. Mobile Homes 10. story 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, needlepoint, all of this and more reliable. 5 days a week. Good 5-3-p-3 at the Hobby Lobby, 221 N. wages and benefits. Phone 669- older home. Extensive restored BOX NUMBERS in care and remodeled. Located near FOR SALE - 1973 Plymouth Clinton Ave., St Johns, Mich. 3500 or apply in person at WANTED — Children to care 00 FOR SALE — 12 x 60 Liberty. Duster PB PS automatic radio. Phone 224-6226. 46-U-17 Personnel Office, Mich. Beef for in my licensed home. Phone schools and shopping. of this office add'l $29,000.00. Phone 224-8196. MM Vk baths, partially furnished. Low mileage $2200. 408 S. Co,, DeWitt, Mich. 6-1-p-l 834-5718. 6-3-p-3 ALL CLASSIFIEDS WILL BE 224-6584.Callafter6pm. 3-tf-lO Baker, St. Johns 224-3917. ACCEPTED UNTIL MONDAY 6-l-p-ll MANOR WOMAN Motor Route WILL CARE for the elderly or SOFT ICE CREAM or Drive-In AT 5 P.M. 1970 MARLETTE trailer for Farm Machinery 18 delivery of newspaper in the St children. Box 253-Vestaburg. wanted. Have buyers, prefer sale. 12 x 62 with a 7 x 21 ex- Johns-Ovid area. Prefer H-p-3 franchised operation, will pando. 3 bedrooms. Full car­ FOR SALE — 1971t Chevrolet someone who lives in area. Vanwith 1973 Conversion Turtle consider others. Let my ex­ BUILDING LOTS available in FOR RENT — Available im­ peted except kitchen and FOR SALE - Ford 8N tractor, Opportunity to have profitable perience help you get a sale. bathroom. Air conditioner, Top, 350, V8 can be seen at Ovid area. Will build, using your mediately in Elsie. 2 bedroom Dreps Motor Homes, Phone 669- no implements. Runs good. part time business must have Real Estate Call Bruce Ramthun, LaNoble apartment. $100.00 per month dishwasher, garbage disposal, $950.00 Phone 834-5021 after 6:00 own car and be available at 1 plans or ours. Fedewa Builders, 9996, 6-1-p-ll Business Brokers, 1516 E. Inc. 51-tf-4. plus utilities. 862-5480 or 862- skirting, storage shed, some pm. 4-3-p-18 pm daily, 6 am Saturdays and Michigan, Lansing. (517) 482- 4462. 6-3-p-6 furnishings optional. Priced to Sunday. For more information NEED a new building? Pole ot 1637, home phone (517) 627-7763, THINKING about a new home? go..Call after 5:00 pm week FOR SALE - Used Fork lift FOR SALE - New Holland call or leave name with Lyle 6-l-p-4 days, any time on weekends. steel, farm, commercial, or Let us help you. Visit or call us. FOR RENT - House - 4 trucks. Wholesale and retail. forge chopper. 6 ft. In good Walker 485-3211, ext. 317, industrial. Any size. Planning - Planning - Financing - Building '224-3437. If no answer, call 224- Contact (313) 235-0623. Bill running condition/ (517) 593- Lansing State Journal. 6-3-p-l bedrooms. Partially furnished. 6048, 6-tf-dh-lO Financing - Building - Ser­ - Servicing, we can help you $200 per month. Damage Rucker. 6-9-p-ll 3357. 6-3-p-18 vicing, let us help you. Fedewa FOR SALE by owners — Fully x regardless of your present deposit 224-4135. ^G-l-p-6 Builders, Inc. % h miles south of carpeted 3-bedroom ranch OPPORTUNITY for an am­ home on a 150 ft. lot. situation. Twenty years ex­ bitious self starter in the in­ Fowler or 9 miles north of 1-96 at perience in building homes.-* 621B Wright Road. Phone Cherrywood living room with FOR RENT — Apartment for dustrial sales field. Salary with fireplace, basement, recreation Fedewa Builders, Inc. 6218 rent. Older couple preferred. bonus. Car expenses etc. Send collect 517-587-3811. Ask for Wright Road, 5>/4 miles south of JimorBob. 37-4 room with fireplace and bar. 1% References. Mrs. Marion resume to P.O. Box 248, Elsie, baths, lots of storage place. Fowler or 9 miles north of 1-96. Sturgis, 127 E. Pine St, Elsie. CLASSIFIED Mich. 48831. 6-1-p-l Attached 2 car garage. Ad­ Thone collect 517-587-3811, ask l-l-p-6 WANT TO SELL your Land ditional lots available. 810 W. for Dick or Bob. ' 37-4 FOR SALE — 1969 Ford Contract? We buy. Pay cash. Park St. Call 224-4132 after 2:30 BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Fairland 6cyl. auto. Clean. 3635 For prompt fast service, call pm 6-3-p-4 S. Shepardsville Rd. Melvin WANTED FARMS any size with Wanted To Rent 7 Ford S. LaNoble, 1516 East or without buildings. We have Crowell. 6-1-p-l Michigan Ave., Lansing, Use This Classified Listing For Fast Service From Clinton County Business Firms 20 TO 40 WOODED acres with cash and contract buyer. Tax Michigant phone (517) 482-1637, stream. Midland County. Deer, and financial^assjstance is in­ WANTED TO RENT - married PRINTING PRESSMAN - evenings=(517) 337-1276. 3-tf-4 cluded in our'"program. Why nv//! i i •Moonlighter tq work part' time partridges, and ducks. Ideal for eluded in our program. Why Couple'; 'ho children, desire AUCTIONEER DRUGS as Davidson 700 press operator. lR-Vterrmn ownw. PhonT<5177^ hbme in Country. Excellerit IH V LAND SALES — buying or 588-9942or (517) 793-6462. 4-3-p-4 . JJ-™* ™d J$$N$? lxj caretakers, 349-1744. 6-3-p-7 AL GALLOWAY. AUC- *T P^RltiS REXALL bRUGSll fEY'S ^EJVELRy. •Experience ^helpful. Itek,plate 1 TIONEER lftfea-«Failh "* P^nrMi P maker and letter press ex­ selling, "obtain professional i 1 * * "penence -- Ou? 'Slogan : "Art Orange Blossom diamond" service from Keith Bunce, investment in earth is the best Machinery & Parts. St. p.m., Sunday (1:30-12:30 & 5 rings, Rulova & Accutron perience helpful/Call (517) 224- .Joblib, £M-47i:i. 7 p.m. 6781 for appointment. 6-tf-dh-l specializing in farm, HOUSE, BY OWNER. on earth" References furnished Trailers & Watches. Elsie, 862-1300. recreational, commercial and Laingsburg good location 12 upon request. THANKS - to our industrial lands. Call 489-7640, rooms, gas heat, garage. Could Campers HELP WANTED — Retired clients for over $5,000,000.00 in 489-3465 or 371-2330. Robert be made into apartments. 669- sales in the Trl-County AREA. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS PARTY SUPPLIES man for Sexton's job at the Strong Realty. 6-4-p4 9916. 4-3-P-4 Eureka Cemetery. Applications To realize the TOP DOLLAR for FOR SALE - Wk ft. truck will be taken by Jim Burnham. your property, CALL, the camper. 1972. Never been used. BILL FOWLER FORD. New SCHM1TT ELECTRIC CO., D & B PARTY SHOPPE, phone 224-4045; Jim Fisher 224- GOLDEN RULE AGENCY- Made for '.• ton pickup. $1250. & Used Cars & Pick-ups. N. Residential - Commercial - Package Liquor 9 a.m. - 10 7174 or Erma Robinson 224-7056. GELS AGENCY, VINCE GELS- Call Ovid, 834-2682. 5-3-p-9 US-27, DeWitt, 6(i!)-2725. Industrial, 224-4277, 807-1/2 p.m. Mon. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 5-3-p-l BROKER, (No salesman) E. State St. » a.m. - 11 p.m. 224 X. CALL IV5-5794 - 1974 will be a FOR SALE -1973 Apache solid CAIN — BL'ICK — POX- Clinton. good year. 40-p-4 HELP WANTED - Ex­ side fold-down camper. Com­ TIAC. New & I'sed Cons, 2111 FARM perienced machinist with pletely outfitted. Been used 3 W. Highani, Complete Both knowledge of small dyes. Apply times. $2250.00. 224-4438. Bill & Sen ice. DRAINAGE PLUMBING Research Tool Corp. 1401 S. Bissett. 5-2-p-9 For Rent For Hie Best Buy in New & Main, Ovid. 4-3-p-l NEW & USED JAMES BURNHAM, DUNKEL PLUMBING AND BEFORE you buy a motor I'sed Che\ relets see HEATING, Licensed Master 2 BEDROOM apartment for home, let DREPS MOTOR EDINGEH CHEVROLET, Phone St. Johns 224-1045, R:t, St. Johns. Plumber Ph. 224-3372, 807 E. rent. Carpeted, drapes, stove HOMES show you what kind of Fouler, Phone 51K1-2HI0. Stale St.' NEW EQUIPMENT and refrigerator. Phone 587-4164 a deal we can give you, We sell PLoct Set of DUAL WHEELS w/NEWTIRE or 587-3184. 4-3-p-6 the AMF Skamper, Allegro, EGAN FORI) SALES. INC., Jamboree, and Southwind FARM SERVICES LAWN 18.4x34 200 W. Higham, phone 224- 1 BEDROOM apartment for Motor Homes. Don't forget we 22H5. Pinlo-Ford-Maverick- 'mrnrn. ^CENTURY SPRAYERS rent. Carpeted, drapes, stove have an excellent service center Torino-Mtistang. Purina Feeds means $ S $ in MAINTENANCE NEW IDEA SPREADERS and refrigerator. Phone 587-4164 with quality mechanics for Your Pocket. MATHEWS or 587-3184. 4-3-p-6 service after the sale. Phone ELEVATOR CO. Grain - Aeration, Weed control, Fer­ DUNHAM LEHR LOADERS HUB TIRE CENTER. B.F. REAL 669-9996. 6-l-p-9 Feeds - Seeds. Fouler. tilization, Rolling, Thatching, YEAR-A-ROUND TRACTOR CABS APARTMENTS — New Fowler, Goodrich Tiros. Ph. 221-8218, Insect Control, Leaf Removal, KASCO following HARROWS Main St. South Apartments. Try FOR SALE — Apache open Front End Alignment. Fungus Control, Re-seeding. quiet clean country living. 2 house June 8 and 9. For each) FERTILIZERS State and National Ecology ESTATE Approved Company. Costs less KEWANEE bedroom, shag carpet, GE family that stops in a free BOB'S AUTO BODY. Elsie kitchen, dishwasher, laundry, Colorado Blue Spruce tree. Complete Collision Sen ice, ZKKB FERTILIZERS, than do K yourself. YOU Exceptional sharp home WAGONS $170.00 a month plus electricity. Coffee and treats as well, and 221-2921, 800 N. Lansing. E\er>thing for the soil, St. SIMPLY WATER AND MOW. CALL 224-7598 TURF TEN­ with income-advantages, CHISEL PLOWS Phone 593-3643 or 593-2580. special savings on all Apache Johns, TiUilM, Ashlev. 847- :r»71. DER. choice location, close to 4-3-p-6 Camping Trailer Models.'Both C&D CHEVROLET CO., shopping, area and schools, solid state and tent. Outdoor New & used Cars, Elsie 862- the first story includes large JOHN DEERE FOR SALE OR HENT. Pickup Odyssey, 5510S. Logan,Lansing. FINANCIAL living room and formal 4800. You can't do better SPACE camper covers. Dal Jac En­ (1 mile north of 1-96). Open anywhere. dining area with plush wall terprises. N. Main St. Ovid. 834- Saturday 9-3. Sunday 1-4. Phone 336 BALERS w/bale ejectors CAPITOL SAVINGS & FOR* to wall carpeting, 2- 5565. 4-4-P-6 393-3023, 6-l-p-9 bedrooms possible third, :965 WAGON GEARS LOAN ASSOC, 222 N. WENT MOORE OIL CO.. If it's Clinton, 22I-2.10I, Safety Tor bath, utility room, 220Series DISC HARROWS tires, see us, !)ll!»E,Slate, Ph. basement, carport garage, Savings since 18'Mt. 2^00 PLOWS (on land, 6 bottom 18" 224-472G. this home-comes complete TRACTORS ' RESTAURANT with two attractive rental 2500 PLOWS {on land, 6 bottom 18") FLORISTS apartments. This is a great 350 PLOWS (in furrow, & bottom 10") M.F. 65 Gas w/13.6 tires UETTLER'S MOTOR DALEY'S FINE FOOD, investment opportunity, SALES, 24 llr. Wrecker 1450 PLOWS (in furrow, 5 bottom 16") Dining & cocktails, Ph. 224- owner will consider selling Service, Good Used Trucks. Sav it with Quality Rowers 3072,8. US 27-1/2 mile S. M- on Vh percent land contract, KILL BROS. OTHER EQUIPMENT from WOODBURY'S 21. terms can be arranged, FLOWER SHOP. 321 N. priced for immediate sale. 1072WAGON GEARS (10ton) M.F. No. 510 Diesel Combine w/4 row corn head, Clinton. St. Johns, 224-;i2I(>", cab, & bean head VACUUM SALES Acreage-OffThe .112 HYDRAULIC AUGERS CLEANERS ' Beaten Path J.D. Side • Mount MOWER FOODS GEHL Forge Box KIRBY CENTER, VACUUM Located Southwest of Elsie, ANTES DRY CLEANERS, 1 GEHL Forge Box w/tandem.gear pickup and delivery, 103 \V. SALES AND SERVICE. New approx. G-mi. from St Johns, ANDY'S IGA, St. Johns, HAY HEAD for GEHL Chopper Walker, phone 22M52D. Home Baked Bread, Pies, & Rebuilt Kirby's. Good offers excellent frontage on USED selection of other makes. 705 two roads, Maple River GEHL Blower less pipe . < Cookiesj, Choice Meats, Curry-out Service, N, US 27 St. Johns, 224-7222. flows through part of the J,D, 30 Combine , land, partly wooded, owner EQUIPMENT M.F. No. 10 Baler CREDIT BUREAU will consider dividing and M.F, No. 66 2 x 16 mounted plow selling on land contract. JOHN DEERE 3010 Diesel Tractor GIFTS WESTERN BRILLION 10 ft. culitpacker ClinUm County CREDIT JOHN DEERE 3020 Gas BUREAU, Plume 22i-2:tiH, Frank Santrucek 517-723*2239 MAYRAFT 40 ft. elevate* TOM'S WESTERN STORE. 723-2911 IH no. 449 A PLANTER Credit Reports - Collections. THE TREASURE. CHEST, 1 ml. W. Ovid, iM>::i0 Mon.- Mary Ann Landers |H 5x16 semi-mounted plow ' Ned Plerson 723-1191 J.D.F145 PLOW 4 bottom 14" •>1(\ N. Clinton. Hallmark SajL, Fri, til Jl. Anytime by Betty Holbrook 723-1366 J.D. BALER w/thrower \ C^rdK-Ruhsrl Stover Candy. AppL, m-U\n. Ralph craft Jr. 723-27B0 J.D. F145 PLOW 4 bpttom 16" INSURANCE Joan Grant 723-4071 CASE 930 Diesel Tractor w/5 bottom 16" Semi-mount M.F. 410 Diesel SP COMBINE w/cab, 723-5728 Gall Barker 4 row corn head, grain table, & Automobile Coverage - Fire PLOW {hydraulic reset) HARDWARE FOR ALL YOUR Set of NEW DUAL RIMS w/used tires 15.5 X 38 bean header 1970 model Insurance - General J.D. No. 313 CORN HEAD Casualty. ALLABY- ROY SPIESS BREWBAKER, INC. 108-1/2 N. Cljntott Ave. St. Johns, DALMAN HARDWARE, Ph. CLASSIFIED AGENCY Phono. 224-3258. (iCii-!iH7.l. DeWitt, Whirlpool m MCKKNZtE" AGENCY, . Appliances, yrnllh TV, NEEDS DICKSELLECK DON SHARKEY Sattler & Son, Inc 212 NoVth Clinton Ave , St. ' I'lumiiinn and tlealinK. t Realtor John DtHt SriH ft Swvkt Johns, 224-247!), Insurance 313*1, WirtlngtoH St, 11/2MHMEMtofSiLoi)it pi'u-tf- : (> for every need! CALL 224-2361 Cfcro«o, Michigan PhomMI-2440 Ph.72S-21B8 6B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974 MORITZ — Thank ypu to all TIMBER WANTED- Logs and FARM MACHINERY BOOMS who helped in any way during standing timber, Logs delivered RED & WHITE TOP SILOS: Miscellaneous 27 the illness and death of our ' ph. 593-3359* to our yard. DEVEREAUX Now in our 46th year serving the loved one, The Jacksons for more aggressive and cost SAWMILL, INC,,' 2872 N, Pewamo their care, Rev. Rossow for his conscious farmers. Silos for Hubbardston Rd„ Pewamo, comforting Cemetery at Pewamo. every purpose. Get all the facts JVE HAVE Pincor generators. Mich, Phone 593-2424 and/or Several from this area at­ Lansing hospital, following the Carson City Osteopathic .Hafner's Electric, 616 S, Main, 593-2552, 4Q-U-20 ladies of the church for the tended the funeral of Henry A. several weeks of illness. In­ Hospital, A native of Pewamo, Rev Fr before you buy, Find out what a lunch and all who sent cards, Atoysius H. Miller, 64 of really heavy plaster coat is. Is it Fowler, phone 593-2188. 34-tf-27; SpitzLey, who passed away terment in Lansing, Her Anthony Theis of E. Main food and memorials, also the Wednesday at the Ionia Manor, husband, Paul Bissell, preceded Pewamo was admitted at the Westphalia passed away applied with a cement gun like Osgood's for their serlves, Saturday evening at Roselawn WATER HEATERS - gas or Where he had been a patient the her in death in 1969. Carson City Osteopathic we do? We install the foun­ Mr and Mrs Louis Moritz and Hospital May 13 as a medical Manor of Lansing. Funeral dation. Our 'trucks are self electric. In stock at low True Notice past 4 weeks,, Services were Mr and Mrs Lawrence family i patient he was discharged May mass was Wednesday at 11 am unloading with hydraulic Value prices. Call 224-3271. St, Saturday at 2:30 pm at the St Blauwiekel entertained friends » 6-l-p-30 Patrick's Catholic Church of and relatives in honor of their 24 all reports are good. at St Mary's Church WesU booms. Silo-Matic and VnnDale Johns - Dean True Value phalia. Interment in St Mary's Portland, Fr Heyer officiated. son Nick, who is a graduate of Mrs Isabell Egan of St Johns equipment. Early orderi Hardware, * 50-12-27 f HERE isfhow a Timex Repair MARTINEZ — The family Cemetery Westphalia. Service in Michigan, Free' He was a brother of Mrs Joseph Pewamo-Westphalia High visited Mr and Mrs James discounts in effect. Booms Silo' would like to express our thanks' Cotter Sr during the past week. Co. Inc., Harbpr Beach, Mi, estimates will be sent on all L, Fox of Pewamo, School. Mr and Mrs Robert Alton of WELL DRILLING and service. for all the expressions of Pontiacwere Sunday visitors in 48441. Phone (517) 479-6554 or repairs,, do not send money. We Gail CoUer, daughter of Mr Mrs Martha Simon expects to Mrs May Motz of Fowler and Free estimates. Carl S. sympathy from friends and Mrs Clara Ley of Lansing were Pewamo and'visiting their contact Jim O'Connor.Surge St. also repair all other makes of neighbors for all the flowers, and Mrs John Cotter, graduated have eye surgery at Sparrow Oberlitner, 4664 N. State Rd.( from Central Michigan Hospital in Lansing on Wed­ visitors of -Mrs Clara Caston mother Mrs Frances Alton at Johns, Mi. 48879. Phone: 224- Alma. Phone 463-4364. 6-1-27 watches. Please send watches cards and food brought in a the , Monday Memorial Day. the Ionia Manor Sunday af­ 7414. 10-tf-18 to Timex Repair Service P.O University College at Mt nesday, May 22. u time of Carol's death. Special Mr and Mrs John DeRose of ternoon. Box 128, Kinde, Mich. 48445. thanks to Pastor Ruhl for- his Pleasant/Saturday, May II. Pewamo Methodist Church WANTED KEYPUNCH Lansing were callers of Mrs Mr and Mrs Henry Schafer HAFNER'S ELECTRIC in 40-tf^B comforting words, to Osgood's, Ralph and Maude Doane were members are having a OPERATORS. Many employers visitors of Mrs Lena Chapman Clara Caston during the past and family spent Saturday at Fowler have in stock CASE Dr Russell and the nurses on dedication services for a new week. their cabin at Grass Lake. .have called for keypunch CUSTOM BUTCHERING AND second floor for their kindness and also Mrs Laura Worsen of PA system, donated by Mrs compact tractors and at­ operators in this area. Our Mother's Day guests of Mrs Mrs Dorothy Parks, Mr and tachments. We also have parts PROCESSING, by ap­ and consideration shown Carol Fenwick Sunday afternoon, Mary Dunn Spaulding, Sunday course could qualify you for May 19. Anna Fedewa were her Mrs Robert Pittet and Mr and and SERVICE. Phone 593-2188, . pointment. We blitcher on' during- her illness. June 1st. at 10:30 am. daughters Mrs Tony Sokolowksi these jobs. 6 week course. Call Wednesdays and Fridays. Beef- The Rewerts family Mrs Anna Cook accompanied Mrs Marion Sturgis of Fowler 41-tf-18 ' collect (517) 393-8615 for in­ Mr and Mrs Dale Shoemaker of Battle Creek and Mrs Ed attended the Friendship Pork, Halves and quarters, also e-l-p-30 her daughter and son-in-law, Mr formation. Spartan Keypunch and Mrs Carl P. Smith of of Grand Ledge a nephew of Renucci of Ionia and Mrs Bruce meeting of the OES at Maple retail cuts. All meats MDA Kramer. Academy. 26-tf-27 inspected, Vaughn's Meat Portland, to spend ^ Saturday Mr and Mrs Clyde Shoemaker Rapids Friday night May 17. RADEMACHER, FRED (TED) and Sunday with her grand­ spent Sunday at their home. Mrs Daniel Werner and sort Mrs Dorothy Parks 'spent Cattle Processing. West City Limits on — I would like to express our GLAZING with glass or plastic Bussel Rd. just off M-57, Carson daughter, Mr and Mrs Bill Mrs Dorqthy Parks spent came home from the Ionia Wednesday and Thursday May safety glass - all your thanks for all expressions of Fedewa of Rochester. Friday night through Sunday County Memorial Hospital 22-23 with Mr and Mrs Jack City. Phone 584-6640. Jake sympathy from friends and rescreening needs -- done in our Vaughn. - 5-tf-nc-29 May 17-19 with Mr and Mrs Monday May 20. Parks and family of Ionia. FOR SALE - 17 Holstein neighbors, for all the beautiful Mr and Mrs Robert Bissell of Lauren Parks and family at service department. Dean True Lansing were Saturday visitors William Klein 82 of Ionia springer heifers. Daughters of Value Hardware, phone 224- flowers, cards and for all food Maple Rapids and called on her passed away Monday at St MABC Ned, Burkgov, Mose WANTED — Good used cars to brought in at the time of Fred's of Mrs Grace Bissell. daughter "Pattie" and son in- 3271. St, Johns. 50-10-27 Mrs Vera Cook and Mrs Joan 7 Mary's Hospital in Grand Pride and King Ivan. Dams buy. Call Bees-Chevy-Olds. St, (Ted's) death.'Special thanks to law Mr and Mrs Alden Kirvan of Rapids. Funeral services were 1/3 PER MONTH with records to 20,000 lbs. 838- Johns. Phone 224-2345. 4-tf-29 Mary Rademacher and all the Daniels of Lansing £pent the Maple Rapids. BICYCLES — Any style you weekend in Chicago. . Friday at 10;30 am at S.S.Peter 2546. 6-3-P-21 women whq helped with the As of this date May 27, Mrs and Paul Catholic Church. ALL UTILITIES • need, in stock. Dean True Value dinner after the funeral. Special Ruth Swindt accompanied Mr Hardware, St. Johns. Phone 224- TOR SALE - Parts for" ail" and Mrs Charles Briggs, who Irene Smith is still a patient at Interment in St Joseph FOR SALE 17 feedersteers. electric shavers. Levey's thanks to Pastor Justin Shepard PAID Weight 250 to 500 lbs. 224-4065. 3271. 50-10-27 for his comforting message. came Friday for the weekend, Jewelry, Elsie. l-tf-29 to the Holland Tulip Festival on New 2-bedroom apt, 6-3-p-21 Also to Osgood's for their MBS. NEVA KEYS new shag carpeting, THE ALOHA - Father's Day services. Thanks to everyone, it Saturday and then on to the Win FOUND — Sprocketrfor 5-speed Cbk Ph, 862-4301 individual storage space 10 YEARLING Hereford bulls, neckties from Hawaii. Unusual will always be remembered. Schueller's eating place in bike. Lost near Clinton County Grand Haven. Electric Heat (we pay) Weight 600 to 800 lbs. Your colognes and after shave The name of Laura Ingalls which provided readers of the lotions. 225 Ann, East Lansing. News Building on Spring St. Wife, Clarice, Ricky, Roger, Central Air Cond. (we pay) choice, $350.00 each. Don Ronnie; Robin The families of Mr and Mrs Wilder is well known at the Little House books with a O-l-p-27 Owner may claim at County Louis Thelen were home for 205 N. Scott Rd., St. Johns Sharkey, St. Louis. Phone 681-. News. l-tf-29 6-l-p-30 Elsie Public Library, where her history of the Ingalls,family 2440. 4-3-21 Mother's Day with their "Little House" series has been after that series closed. Call 224-4376 FOR SALE — Aluminum mother, Mrs Louis Thelen. SCOTT RD. APARTMENTS BEAUTIFUL WEDDING in­ MaryWEIR—We would like to read over and over again by two While the library display was FOR SALE — Dairy cow. Due pickup cover. Best offer. Good 'express our thanks for all ex­ Father Miller, former priest generations of youngsters. being viewed by the many, condition. 224-6138. 6-l-p-27 vitations and accessories. of Westphalia, passed away June 12. Phone 651-5430. 4-3-p-2I Speedy service, Finkbeiner's, pressions of sympathy from Through the efforts of Mrs Wilder fans of this area, Mrs Saturday night at 10 pm, Cayle (Dorothy^ Sloat and Mrs Sloat received a letter from Ed FARM and INDUSTRIAf. ONE OF THE finer things of Fowler. Phone 593-2606, 36-tf-29 . relatives, friends, « following a long illness. Funeral TRACTORSand Deite for having dinner and for Orpha Clement, librarian at Friendly, executive producer of EQUIPMENT life-Blue Lustre carpet cleaner. —< i—i .. —...., M I.,,- services will be at St Mary's E.lsie Public Library, there has Paramount Television in FOWLER RESIDENTS — Take all rood brought in. Special, Rent electric shampooer $1. Catholic Church in Westphalia been a greater awareness of the Hollywood. He stated that a 2- Now and Used Dean Hardware, St Johns. 6-1-27 your ads to Finkbeiner's' thanks for Rev. Prange, Clinton at 11 am Wednesday, May 22. Memorial Hospital, Houghton importance of the Wilder series, hour made-for-television Pharmacy for fast, convenient Mothej's^Day guests of Mr which offers the adventures of a motion picture based on the Simplicity Chapel and the Pallbearers at and Mrs James Cotter were Mr FREE — 2 grown cats and 2 WHY NOT give the "kids more service! 50-dh-tf-29 the time of death of our father, homesteading family on the saga covered in Laura Ingalls LAWN and GARDEN 'young kittens, male and female. room while traveling this, and Mrs William McCracken of Kansas frontier, a hundred Wilder's other classis books of EQUIPMENT Howard Weir. Carson City and Mr and Mrs 682-4187. 4 5-3-p-23 summer? '.Rent a motor home PROBLEM PREGNANCY? His,Family. years ago. - Ihe '30's would make its World from DREPS MOTOR HOMES. Call 517-235-4282 FOR HELP. James Cotter Sr. HENGESBACH FORD e-l-p-30 Mrs Sloat, who has promoted Premier of "Little House on the Make your reservation now. 44-21-p-29 Mrs Ernest Schafer and Mrs the "Little House" series Prairie" March 30 with Michael TRACTOR SALES Call 669-9996 for more in- Carl Walter have returned by Landon (of Bonanza fame) v WEKENMAN -1 wish to thank throughout her teaching career Horses formation. , 6-l-p-27 RILEY TOWNSHIP. The plane from Portland, Oregon, in this area said the interest of playing the role of the father, Phone 647- 6356 regular board meeting will be my friends, neighbors and where they spent a week with Charles P. Ingalls. relatives for their many cards the children has been PORTLAND, M|CH. 51tf LET US RECOMMEND a hejd June 12 at the township hall their brother and uncle, Mr and tremendous in improving their After the showing on TV, Mrs HORSES BOARDED, Indoor painter or paper hanger for you. at 8:00 pm."Victor C, Hopp, and visits during my stay at Mrs Phil Hauck and family. Clinton Memorial, also Dr. reading skills. Clement commented that the »•••••••••••• arena. Lessons and box stalls Your Sherwin Williams Dealer, Clerk. 6-1-29 Janice Wieber has been readers, young and old alike, Finkbeiner's, Fowler. Phone Fitzpatrick, Father Hankerd, Last summer, Mrs Sloat and available. 224-2933. -'47-tf-24 honored with 2 bridal showers. her husband visited the Laura felt the sadness and happiness Symbol of 593-2606. 36-tf-27 ATTENTION CORVETTE Father Goehring and sister Classmates gave a shower, Rita, nurses, staff and aids. Ingalls Wilder home, which is of the story and rejoiced to This Space. OWNERS. — Shiawassee hostesses were Mrs Ann Gross, being restored, and the Museum learn just recently that the , Service' BULLDOZING, DRAGLINE' Corvette Club welcomes new Also Qr. Martens, nurses, staff Mrs Elden Buss and Alice and aides while I was at in Mansfield, Missouri. She Wilder books will be the basis 200 W. State St. FOR RENT WORK, Landclearing, Lakes, members. Meetings first Huhn. The shower was at the brought back many items of for a regular television series Ponds, Drainage, Ditches, Free Thursday of month at 7:30 p.m. Sparrow Hospital. home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Phone 224-2361 Ernest Wekenman 6-l-p*30 interest and with the help of next fall. PHONE 224-2301 estimates. Call Forian Wcisel, and third Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Huhn. Librarian Orpha Clement •JpB&N J£assajc Jtd., Flint, Mich. basement of The Pines, 1730 E. M H f •' Friends and relatives gave a Now, the books pft Laura Y4 displayed them at the local Ingalls Wilder are constantly in nPhi)ne736-86 baths, Home Building Services. tfme of need, also the many Phone Lansing 487-5689. 4-3-p-28 Nor hate Me when I come to Gertrude Bissell of DeWitt, who the 1st group of students from ( fireplace in family room, 875-4101 visits, cards and flowers in the call to take him back again? good size. Self cleaning] hospital and at home. The passed away May 17 in a CMU to be sponsored by the t But, the angels called for him school's Dept of Education and ( oven. Three bedrooms, one< ambulance service, Ashley much sooner than we planned, bedroom in basement. Hi, clinic, Carson City Hospital, all Teaching Jobs Abroad. k We braved the bitter grief The overseas student & dry lot, no problems, doctors, nurses for excellent that came and tried to un­ that we know of. All car-, care, Rev Jones for calls and CONCRETE peted.Ownercare.E, Cass, STEVE'S REFUSE derstand. AGRICULTURAL-INDUSTRIAL-UAWN & GARDEN comforting words. To everyone Mom, Mrs Sandra Launstein, St. No. 191 that was so thoughtful and EQUIPMENT and sisters. WALLS Leasing-Ran tals-Servtce-Parts WE HAVE several new, SERVICE helped my wife so much during - frl-p-31 "Home Of The Friendly People" ranch homes w/attached, my illness. How-much it,has all A ww home is a lifetime garages in various, (Licensed Refuse Service) been appreciated, you will investment. 1*1 us help MORTON FORD TRACTOR, INC locations. Financing, never know, for words can',t you secure this in­ 5122 Nwlh Grind Rlw Umlng, Mich. available, reasonable, vestment with the best express our heartfelt feelings to , SIMON'S 517 415 4355 __ terms. St. Johns & Elsie all of you. Thanks so much. basement wall possible * areas. ST. JOHNS, EUREKA • Mr and Mrs John (Jack) PLANING MILL n poured concrete wall. Miller * . , We are equipped to do AL GALLOWAY OUR SALES people are on &VP-30 the complete job or any the "bar. They follow OVID-ELSIE Manufacturer! of; part of It, Hrjng your thru w/finanding & other prints o\er or call for an USED FARM EQUIPMENT details, which is 75 percent Truck, pick-up, hay and ti|i|)ohifnii'rit 5Jt7-:tKII. of every sale. M-21 T0WNH0USES grain racki, foragt boxu, bunkfttdars, portable AND BANNISTER AREA. READY-MIX CONCRETE TRACTORS • COMBINES • CORNHEADS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN OVID cattlamangariand AT OTHER TIMES accttaoriti. Custom For AH Your Needs TILLAGE TOOLS • PLANTERS - PICKERS PHONE: LUXURIOUS woodworking. QUALITY-SERVICE TRACTOR PARTS -REBUILT HEADS Annette White 224-4296 2 Bedroom - all electric, i% Btilce Lanterman 224-4746 Commercial and Container Service bathi, air conditioned, carpet­ 268 S. Henderson FEDEWA GOOD SELECTION AT ALL TIMES Derrfll Shlnabery 224-3881 ed, range and refrlgefitor. Bill Holley 224-7580 Fowler, Michigan or 862-5391 FURNISHED BUILDERS, Phone (517) 224-4713 or 2244300 Roy F. Briggs 224-2260 PHONE 834-5539 Ranny Briggs 224*6074 OR Ption* (Arti 617) first Farm North of St. Johns on US-27 593-2000 , Mimbff ofUmitHt UNFURNISHED Inc. Potrd of FUaltora OVI&.SERVICE AGENCY JNC". E.O.W, 6218 Aright Road ST. JOHNS, MICH. 4007 Cirlfctd Rd. Elile. Mich. Phone 834-2288 514 Milai South of Fowler »»»»»••»»»»• June 6,1974 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN. 7B Caravan Youth News About Clinton County

1 present program Airman Parks Pfc Salters Sp4 Goodknecht T3 Pierson Community. It offers a varied Navy Airman Philip W. Caravan, the Junior Youth program of learning and Parks, whose wife, Dotty is the US ARMY, GERMANY - FT HOOD, TEX -- Carl B. OCEANA, VA » Navy organization of Pilgrim United recreation, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Army Private First Class Terry Goodknecht, son of Kenneth W. Aviation Fire Control Methodist Church presented its The members have certain Abel of 103 E Oak St, Elsie, L. Salters, son of Robert F. Goodknecht, 119 W. Clinton St, Technician Third Class annual Honors Council projects they must accomplish qualified for the Navy Pistol Salters, 1009S Clinton, St Johns, Ovid, was promoted to Army Jonathan W. Pierson, son of Mr Ceremony at the church to qualify for a variety of Marksmanship Ribbon .while has been presented the Good Specialist Four while serving at and Mrs George E. Pierson of Saturday evening, May 18. badges and awards. There are undergoing recruit training at Conduct Medal in,Germany. Ft Hood, Tex. 805 N. Mead, St Johns, Participating in the ceremony camping trips, outings, Orlando, Fla. The medal, established in Spec Goodknecht is a dog reenlisted in the Navy for six were approximately 40 boys and cookouts, hikes, lessons in gun He will now report to a formal 1941, is awarded on a selective handler in the 401st military years during ceremonies with girls, grades 1-8, who meet each safety, swimming, and outdoor 'school for specialty training or basis for those who distinguish police company, 720th Military Attack Squadron 35, at the Sunday evening during ,the living. Cooking and sewing and to a ship or shore station for on- themselves from among their Police Battalion at the Fort. Naval Air Station here. school year to join together in other handwork are taught the-job training. fellow military personnel activities to promote physical, along with correct ways to through exemplary conduct, Pvt Pulling social, mental and spiritual serve guests, set tables, care for Pvt Matice" growth. babies and children, etc. Pvt Matrau efficiency and fidelity during their active military service. FT KNOX, KY - Private Caravan director, Mrs Crafts are stressed and CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - PFC Salters received the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Thomas M. Pulling, 20, son of Marilyn Knight, welcomed the during the year, as holidays Marine Pvt Jerry L. Matrau, award while assigned as a MD - Army Private Richard L. Mr and Mrs Nat M. Pulling, 2610 guests and announced the up­ occur, special observance is son of Mr and Mrs Gordon J. Matice, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Potter Rd, Leslie, has com­ coming Caravan events. The given. Patriotism is stressed radar crewman in Matrau of 20113 W. Peet Rd, Headquarters Battery, 3rd Donald W. Matice, 403 S Baker, pleted 8, weeks, of basic training group will participate* in the St and beautification-and careiof Route 2, Elsie, has reported for St Johns, has completed a 17- at the US Army Training Johns Memorial Day parade the land. Battalion, 67th Air Defense week automotive repair course duty at the Marine Corps Base Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division Center, Armor, Ft Knox, Ky. and will be conducting the Recently, Caravaners worked here. at the US Army • Ordinance His wife, Beverly Ann, lives annual camping weekend in in Giebelstadt, Germany. on the grounds surrounding the Center and School, Aberdeen at 1102 W. Geneva Dr, DeWitt. June. church planting flower beds and FA Morris Proving Ground, MD. , Rev Brian Sheen led the trimming, etc. A flag which had Danny ami Chris Dietz, joined here by Rev Brian Sheen 1st Sgt Zorn During the course, he was been flown over the nation's Pvt Slocum group in the opening ceremony presented a ceremonial Indian sign language song at the recent GREAT LAKES, ILL. -- Navy CAMP LEJEUNE, N,C. - trained jn the maintenance and and drills and awards, badges, Capitol Was procurred for the Caravan Honors Council Ceremony at the Pilgrim United Fireman Apprentice William repair of wheeled and tracked church by Caravan and a flag Marine First Sergeant Alford J. FT KNOX, KY - Private caps and scarfs were presented Methodist Church. Morris Jr, whose wife Cheryl is Zorn, son of Mr and Mrs" jack vehicle engines and ac­ to members of the Indian pole was erected in front of the the daughter of Mr and Mrs cessories, powertrain units and Terry L. Slocum, 23, son of Mr church. Zorn of 6907 Forest Hill Road, St and Mrs Floyd D. Slocum, Rt 1, Maiden and Braves Troup. Ward Holton of 4635 Vincent Johns, Mich, has reported for chassis components. Caravan carries out an Indian Last Thursday evening, May Road, Elsie, has completed the Eagle, has completed 8 weeks of WeM Chie duty at the Marine Corps Base basic training at the US Army theme throughout its program 23, the Caravan staff was en­ Electrician's Mate School here. here. Pvt Grinnell until members reach grade 6 tertained by a Japanese style By MRS. WAYNE MEAD, Correspondent—Phone 862-5441 Training Center, Armor, Ft Electrician's mates install, Knox, Ky. when they become either Path­ dinner as a thank-you for the Owosso then returned for an maintain and repair shipboard Pvt Boak year's service. Traditional Mr and Mrs Raymond FT HOOD, TEX. -- Army finders or Trailblazers. The 2 afternoon of visiting at the generators, electric motors and Private Kurt H. Grinnell, 23, groups are based on a pioneer Japanese food was served in an Thornton were hosts to ap­ Pvt Kanitz proximately 15 members of the Thornton new home on M-21 light and power distribution Pvt Gale Boak of Ft Gordon, son of Mr and Mrs Hurley R. theme. oriental atmosphere and en­ west of Owosso. systems. Ga, spent the weekend at his Thornton brothers and sister Grinnell, 136 W. Oak St, Ovid, is Ft Leonard Wood, Mo -- Army A slide presentation tertainment in the form of a Floyd Betzer remains a aunt and uncle's Mr and Mrs movie about the country was recently. They enjoyed a family assigned to the 1st Cavalry Private Stuart R. Kanitz, 19, son reviewing the year's activities dinner at the Wesley Center in patient at Owosso Memorial • Pvt Salters Glen Hopp of St Johns.and is Division at Ft Hood, Tex. was followed by a ceremonial presented. also visiting other relatives of Glenn R. Kanitz, Route 1, St Hospital being confined there Pvt Grinnell is an in­ Johns, has completed an Indian sign language song done the past three weeks with US ARMY, GERMANY -- including his grandmother Lula fantryman with the division's by Chris and Danny Dietz, Army Private Terry L. Salters, Boak of Fowler where he was a' engineer equipment repair pneumonia. Combat Support Company, 1st course at Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. Caravan members. Scott Fitz- 21, son of Mr and Mrs Robert F. Saturday dinner guest. He is the Battalion, 8th Armor. patrick led the singing of "Spirit Caroline Oberlin has been Salters, 1009 S. Clinton, St son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Boak The 9-week course prepares of the Living God." home on leave, visiting her Johns, has completed his high of Tucson, Ariz. students to repair powered bridging, engineer construction The Pathfinder and parents Mr and Mrs Robert school education through the He is scheduled to leave soon Fr Cutter Oberlin. Her new assignment is and earth moving and support Trailblazer troups then N armed forces institute's general for a 2-year tour of duty with the in Germany. I^avy Fireman Recruit Billie type equipment. presented a candle lighting education development (GED) US Army in Germany. D. Cutter, son of Mr and Mrs ceremony and received their* program in Germany. West Elsie extends a welcome He also visited Mr and Mrs Adrian F. Cutter of 4672 N. badges and awards for He is a radar crewman in Vernon Benjamin and family. Meridian Road, Route 2, Elsie, THAT'S THE LAW achievement. to Mr and Mrs Dwight Nash and family who recently purchased Battery C of the 67th Air While here he is visiting many has graduated from recruit Bicyclists violating any state Staff awards for service were the Raymond Thornton farm on Defense Artillery's 3rd Bat­ relatives and friends around St training at the Naval Training traffic laws are guilty of given to Miss Darrel Martin, Shepardsville Road. talion in Giebelstadt. Johns. Center, Great Lakes, 111. misdemeanors. Miss Karen Murton, Silver- moon troup leaders; Dave Yallup, Hunters guide; Mrs John Jaquish and Mrs Ed Lamb, Pocohantas guides, Jim Pierson, Chiefs; Mrs Larry Irrer and Mrs Brian Sheen, BEE'S Chevy-Olds, Inc. Pathfinders and Ed Lamb, Pilgrim United Methodist Caravan Youth trophy winners are onU.S.27 Trailblazer guide. (front, from left) Mark Yallup, Danny Glowacki, Lisa Hull ami World's Sweetest Place To Deal The Coordinators, Mrs Joyce Chris Dietz. (Rear, from left) Debora Williams, Mark Hcibeck and Martin and Mrs Robert Murton Bob Davis. 1 Mile South of St. Johns Phone 224-2345 also received service awards. Assistant guides for the year were Richard Williams, Mary Elsie Literary Club Williams and Deb Jaquish, who received year pins. .* The highlighter the.program.-) ends year's activities t 'VMM •W 1' i nrm'j^ ni tfif * „ *,yJ>Gv& v PRE-OWNED CARS trophies given each year to the 'ELSIE hopefully 1972 Chevrolet' Biscayne 4-door, V-8 planned each year to close the Federation of Women's Clubs 1974 Monte Carlo Landau, full power, is based on attendance, the air conditioning, AM-FM stereo. automatic, power steering and radio. wearing of complete uniform to club programs with a picnic annual convention held earlier PRE-OWNED all meetings, neatness, supper at the Village Park this month in Lansing, She was behavior and participation in Pavilion, but this year the cold accompanied by Mrs Wilson. 1974 Vega Hatchback, 4-cyIinder, 4- 1972 Chevrolet Caprice 4-door hardtop, activities. winds and rain drove them tb Mrs Norman Blakely, speed, radial tires. V-8 automatic, power steering and the Knight Elementary School chairman of the Cancer Drive in __brakes, air conditioning, AM-FM. Presenting the trophies was Elsie reported a total of $632.40 Warren Coffman, chairman of recently where they enjoyed CARS collected, but there were still 9 the Board of Trustees of the their potluck supper. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado, full power, 1972 Buick Electra 225,.full power, air who had not yet turned in their air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, conditioning, AM-FM, vinyl top. church. envelopes. The winners were Mark The club women were par- vinyl top. licularly interested in the park The following program Hiebeck and Bob Davis, co- 1*172 Pontiac Catalina 2-door hardtop, winners of the top Caravan since it is a project to which committee for the 1974-75 club 1974 Caprice 4-door, full power, air con­ Ihey have given much equip­ year was appointed by Mrs ditioning, vinyl top, AM-FM. V-8 automatic, power steering and trophy, runner up was Debora brakes, radio, air conditioned. Williams; Danny Dietz, top ment and hundreds of dollars Leila Wilson: Mrs Jennie Indian Brave, Mark Yallup, for improvements during the Loznak, Mrs Robert Kelley, past years. Mrs Howard Peltier, Mrs Gene 1973 Chevy II Nova SS, 2-door, V-8, stan­ 1971 Chevelle Mailbu 2-door hardtop, V- runner up; Lisa Hull, winner for The differences in 8 automatic, power steering, radio, Indian Maidens, and Chris Dietz Mrs Gene Schoendorf and Schoendorf, Mrs Lunsford dard transmission, AM-FM, bucket Melvin, Mrs Rodney Ginther, vinyl top. runner up. Mrs' G.W. Bennett were Bee's Pre-owned car seals. Following the program while hostesses and assisting them Mrs Albert Pontack and Mrs guests viewed various projects, were Mrs Asa Stewart and Mrs X'oralce Ott. Beatrice Kelley. 1973 Ford LTD 2-door hardtop, V-8 crafts and individual troup Another important committee automatic, full power, air conditioning, 1971 Corvette V-8. 4-speed. radio. displays, refreshments were was also appointed by Mrs AM-FM. ' served by the Pathfinder Troup. Mrs Leila Wilson presided Wilson in order lo'prepare the over the business session with budget for the ensuing year. Caravan is open to all youth, its annual reports of committee grades 1 through 8 in the The finance.committee will be 1971 Ford Maverick 2-door 6-cylinder, chairmen and future plans. composed of Mrs Gerald 1973 Vega Hatchback GT, 4-cylinder, standard transmission, radio. Carroll, Mrs Beatrice Kelley, automatic, radio. Mrs Paul Patner, Mrs Durward Regular Clinton County Conklin and the treasurer, Mrs 1970 Buick LeSabre, 4-door Hardtop, V- Leslie Strugis. 8, automatic, power steering and Jan Doyen and Russell 1973 Gremlin 2-door 6-cylinder, brakes, air conditioning, radio and Zoning Commission Meeting Ginther, representing the Elsie automatic, air conditioned, radio. vinyl top. Area Ambulance Service, presented an urgent need for a A regular meeting of the Clinton County 2-way radio for the ambulance Zoning Commission will be held on Thurs­ use. They explained the day, June 20, 1974 at 8 p.m. in the operation and budget problems USED CARS Courthouse, St. Johns, Michigan. nf the service and also acknowledgement of all the volunteer services by the young 1970 Chevrolet Impala 4-door V-8 $1295 1969 Oldsmobile 98 Luxury Any persons having interests in the county men. The clubwomen voted automatic, power steering and brakes, Sedant full power, air conditioned, or their duly appointed representatives, $150.00 toward the expense of radio vinyl top. will be heard relative to any matters that the radio. should properly come before the Zoning They also voted $150 to the Complete' Financing 1969 Pontiac Catalina convertible, V-8, $595 1967 Oldsmobile 88. 4-door, V-8, Village Park to be used at the Commission. automatic, power steering and radio. t automatic, power steering and discretion of the park com­ Available brakes, radio. , Arnold R. Minarik, mittee. The clubwomen showed interest in a question and an­ 1966 Mustang 6 cylinder, automatic, radio. Administrator swer period to learn more about (he Ambulance Service.

PLANNED USE REPORT GENERAL REVENUE SHARING General Revenue Sharing provides federal funds directly to local and state governments. The law requires each government to publish a report of Its plans for trie use of these funds to Inform its citizens and to encourage their participation In deciding bow USED TRUCKS the money ought to be spent, Within the purposes listed, your government may charige this spending plan. PUNNED EXPENDITURES OPERATING/ CATEGORIES |A| CAPITAL IB) MAINTENANCE tC) ™fflB3n»kHip l t PUBUC SAFETY ANTICIPATING A GENERAL REVENUE SHADING PAY- 1973 Ford k ton pickup, V-8,'standard 1971 Chevrolet -'' i ton pickup, V-8 $ $ transmission, radio., < standard transmission, radio 2 ENVIRONMENTAL MFNT np * $2t 945 PROTECTION $• i FOR THE FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PEfllOD.JULY 1.1974 3 PUBLIC THROUGH JUNE30,1976, PLANS TO SPENDTHESE TRANSPORTATION $ $ FUNDS FOR/HE PURPOSES SHOWN, /ACCOUNT NO, 23 3% 019 S02 1969 Chevrolet & ton 4-vvheef drive, V-8, 4 HEALTH $ s 11)72 Chevrolet ' • Ion pickup, fi cylinder, BENGAL TOWNSHIP st.md.ird transmission, radio standard transmission, power steering, B RECREATION $ s TOWNSHIP TREASURER radio. ff UIRARIES CLINTON COUNTY 4 $ $ R 2 7 SOCIAL SERVICES 1972 Chevrolet % ton pickup, V-8, I%.1 Chevrolet '.ton pickup, d cylinder. FOR AGEDOR POOR $ ST JOHNS MICH 46879 s standard transmission, radio t FINANCIAL automatic, power steering and ADMINISTRATION s $ • (0)Th«ntvrinwdIihfvebMne

11 fOfALf t 3,945 S N | NMMftTHIe-nHU Print - DlU k24 months. / W 8B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS>UCHIGAN June 6,1974 DeWitt twp minutes Synopsis of the regular on the property approved at meeting of the DeWitt Township Annual meeting. The minutes ' Annual Meting Oct 8 terested in hearing the talk may cessful year and promotion for Board held on May 29,1974 at of the Buildings Needs Com­ the 1974 crop will begin soon. the Township Hall at 780 E. mittee were reviewed. The County Board of attend the meeting to be held at Directors has set the date of the office at 8 pm, June 18. Farmers may sign Up' at the' Wieland Road, Lansing; Voted to take legal action Michigan, October 8 fof the Annual local cooperative in St'Johns against the DPW and the Board Meeting of Farm Bureau. It will Reach Goal and in Fowler at the Farmers The meeting was called to of Commissioners regarding the County membership is "1498 Coop or at the County Farm order by Supervisor Emerson at sewer system. Discussed \the be held at Smith Hall in St Johns. and the State Farm Bureau has Bureau office. 'The program 8:00 pm. Vasilion sewer problem. The reached their membership goal offers cash at fiarvest and an Board members present: oridnance on outdoor \j Barbecue and Tour for the year. Other counties in orderly marketing system Emerson, Sy vers on, Angell, gatherings has been drafted and the district with goals are will be delivered later this The Board of Directors will throughout the year with a final Purves, Pline, Corr and Kzeski. entertain their urban friends at Ingham and Shiawassee. payment to participators after The meeting was opened with week. The Board members and the Police and Fire Committees a chicken barbeque and farm the wheat has been marketed the Pledge of Allegiance. tour on July 13. The group will Commodity Survey through Farm . .Bureau The agenda was 'approved. will review this before the next Board meeting. meet at Sleepy Hollow Con­ The County Farm Bureau has marketing channels. Aletterfrom Sheriff Hufnagel servation Club for the noon conducted a Commodity Survey thanking the Township for the Chief Nash's report for the meal, this spring in order to update On DNR Board - use of our facilities and park will be reviewed by the Commodity Information and Dean Pridgeon, vice- Parks Commission. cooperation on the day of the Land Use Talk better serve the members in an president of Michigan Farm rock festival was read. Kyes Engineering will review In June the Board of Direc­ ever changing agriculture. Bureau has been named to the The Fire Committee minutes the plans of the expansion of the tors will hear a talk by Robert Department of Natural and the fire report were treatment plant. ' Smith, Farm Bureau Wheat Program Successful Resources Board by Governor reviewed. The requirements of Will discuss the interest rate Legislative Counsel on the new The 1973.Farm Bureau Wheat Milliken. ' burning barrels were reviewed. for^the billing on Bath over- Land Use Law. Persons in­ Program showed a very sue- sizing with them and this will be Group Life Program Transportation Committee brought back to the Board. Nearly 8 percent of the minutes were reviewed. Seven There was a discussion on the County Farm Bureau members complaints were reviewed by 10 percent factor that the State NorthBengal who are eligible have enrolled the Committee. The clean up for Tax Commission has given In the Members Group Life the sewer system-is not com­ Mrs William Ernst and mer's sister, Mrs William Ernst Clinton County for 1974. Will Maxine Ernst spent Sunday and and Maxine. program. Deadline is May 31 for O-E students learn plete yet so^ these will be check with Wyble about legal group life coverage without checked out at a later date. Decoration Day with Mr and Sunday afternoon, May 26 action. Mrs William S. Ernst and Kathy visitors of Mr and Mrs Fred W. having to complete a statement Paving of the roads will be done of health form. , after the strike is over.' Adopted a resolution on the and Ron at Battle Creek, Pasch were: Mr and Mrs Clakr about "kid" behavior Grand River Water Shed. Voted Enroute home on Decoration Jeffers of Milford, Peggy The Parks Commission not to join the Council. Day they called on Mr and Mrs Sturgis 'and Earl Shean of At the Fair It's a child's world that's what for preschoolers, aged 2 to 5 have also had another op­ minutes were reviewed. Ap­ Reviewed the policy manual Alfred Rowell of rural Mulliken. Detroit, Mrs Josephine Renos Clinton Farm Bureau will join it may have seemed like to years. The purposes of the portunity to work with chidren plications for a park supervisor and changes will be made. Sympathy is extended to Mr and her family from Lansing. with Shiawassee County Farm many who have looked inside of playschool have been to give the during the unit of study. are being taken. Approved the food bills for the and Mrs Justin Schmitz and Mr and Mrs Louis G. Thelen Bureau in sponsoring a booth the home economics room at high school students a chance to They have each gone to the The police report and the day of the rock concert. family whose mother and of Fowler called on Mrs William promoting agriculture at the Ovid-Elsie High School during work with preschoolers and to Headstart Center in St Johns for Police Committee minutes were Adjournement at 12;55 am. grandmother, Mrs Katherine" Ernst, Thursday, May 23. Shiawassee County Fair in the past two weeks. observe typical behavior of this one day. They helped supervise reviewed. Approved hiring Respectfully submitted, Schmitz of Fowler passed away August. The Annual Meeting of age child. the children and had the op­ Danny Polzien to replace Carl Donna B. Syverson Clerk. recently. the American Farm Bureau The Home Ecology II classes portunity to see how nursery It is generally accepted that a have been holding a playschool schools are run. Gallagher. Approved by Dale S. Misses Agnes Bearndt and small mound called Hissarlik, Federation will be held this The Home Ecology II classes Milks is doing the appraisal Emerson, Supervisor. Peggy Lee Mowhatt of rural Six about three miles from the year in New Orleans. A tour is Lakes were dinner guests on Hellespont in Asia, is the site of available leaving Jan 4 or 5 and Try a classified Saturday, May 25 of the for­ Ilium, the ancient city of Troy. returning/the 10th. Shepardsville The Afternoon Circle of the a Chinese Auction. The hostess Juleps, by Virginia Cary Shepardsville UMW met at the served light refreshments. Hudson, was presented in the church on Thursday afternoon, The Ovid Duplain Library form of a skit by some of the May D, with Mrs Clarence Mead Club held its Annual May Coffee members dressed in costume. its hostess. There was a good on Friday, May 9 at the home of The book is the reflections of a attendance. | Mrs Charles Palen, Jr. 21 len-year old girl on today's The usual reports were read members enjoyed coffee, juice problems. .Those taking part and accepted. Mrs Francis Hall and sweet rolls. Assisting Mrs were Jean Palen, Rosetta and Mrs John Spencer reported Palen was Mrs Clarence Mead Becker, Fannie Call, Ina on the May Day Breakfast they and Mrs Ralph Baker." Woodworth, Eva Baker, Lucille attended in Elsie. The General The usual reports were read Spencer and Martha Parks. One Goodrich Society will send a donation to and accepted. The Good Cheer of the iadies couldn't be there, CROP to be used for blankets committee reported on cards so Mrs Palen's son, Greg, took and food. Mrs Ralph Baker sent. Cards were also signed her part. reported on what CROP had and sent to our shut-in mem­ done in Michigan this past year. Mrs Charles Walker read an bers. article about Girls Town. Mrs John Spencer read a letter ' Chicken will be furnished by from Ihe Central District Of­ two of the members. Others are Roll Call was the exchange of ficers in regard to the Spring asked (o bring either a salad, plants, seeds and bulbs. Rally to be held in Alma on May dessert or a vegetable. The next meeting will be the belted 16. Cards of thanks were read The new officers were in- picnic on June 7 at the home of from Mrs Russell Kioski and 1 reduced. Mrs Glen Parks on Lowell Mrs James Whittemore. The book, 0 Ye Jigs and Road, west of St Johns. Boxes have been placed in the ladies cloak room for clothing to be sent lo CWS. Needed most is Am Legion Auxiliary Hood used clothing for men and 41 (j J-J. i *Vw t*— children and infant c(Qthing. Money will also be accepted for the purchase of blankets. announces essay Wihfters S The next meeting will be on ST JOHNS « The Edwin T. Poppy Chairman Alice June 12 at the home of Mrs Stiles Unit 153 of-the American Brooks reported a total of Francis Hall. Mrs John Spencer Legion Auxiliary announced $651.24 had been collected and Mrs Charles Walker will Americanism essay contest during Auxiliary Poppy days. have Ihe program and winners at its regular meeting The Memorial Day parade Devotions and program. May 21. will be Thursday, May 30 at, 7 Mrs George Olson has the Winners are senior division, pm. Anyone wishing to par­ program for the day. Her Stephenie Pytlowanyj, a ticipate should be at the St meditation was on Mother, student at St Johns High School; Joseph School at 6pm to line up. based on Jesus' admonition to junior division, Donnamarie The next meeting of Unit 153 John, the beloved disciple. After Dara, a student of St Joseph of is June 18 at 6:30 pm and it will which she asked each one to tell St Johns. These essays are now be potluck. Members are to some little thing they could entered in the 8th District bring their own table service remember about their mother. competition. and a dish to pass. The meeting The program ended with all Poppy poster winners are will start at 8 pm. This is the .singing the chorus, of Mother. Kirk Torrey and Kim last meeting of the current The remainder of the af­ Pickering. Both are Ovid-Elsie year and election of officers will ternoon was spent in conducting students. be held.

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THEUNITED METHOplST CHURCH Clfnton County churches -t Maple Rapids Pastor Rev J, Thomas Churn 1 parsonage-Middleton - &, N All Churches in Ciintgn County are] invited' to' send Phone 236-7742 -. *, Vtheir weekly announcements to The* aintota "County Sunday /' * \ , News. They must reach us by 10 a.mVMonrlay to Insure 9:30 am Worship Service . y ' ...publication in the current week's issue, .,,**, ~ 10:30 am Sunday School Tuesday 7:00 pm Senior Choir Practice \ .PIIlSTCOViHKriATIONALCIII/Rl'll ASSEMBLVOFCGDv." \ SOUTH RILEY BIBLE CHURCH r I Wednesday WrrillM.CuiMiii, Minister SUS-27&EBildwm- *•'' L-T Willard Farrier, Pastor 2nd Wednesday each month JosephF,Eger(Jr.pastor -„, &' Located 1/2 mile cast of Francis" Road on 7:00 pm W-S.CS, v Suinlu'v.JuiiPi 10:00 am • Sunday School. - ". * * r* ' Chadwlck Road Fowler Area Thursday • 9dS nm - Church .School ll:M am • Morning Worship .,_ - ' 10, am, • Sunday School 10:00 Bible Study G:3Q.tnTi * Youth service •> k' fe" ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH iron nm • Mnrnlnff Wwshlp v tram • WorshipServlqe •** Tuesday, June-1 7:30 pm - Sunday Evening . ', Fowler, Michigan GREENBUSH UNITED METHODIST 7-00 pm - Wednesday,secondahdfourth . , H.E.RossoW,pastor CHURCH fi:30pm-MabelMaierPicnicat Ihe home HOPELUTHERAN CHURCH »f Mrs lUivmund Pinch, Bond ltd, WMC ' 9:30 am Worship Scott and Marshall Roads . £ ;'. ty;30 am Sunday School Si Bible Class Pastor • Norman Wood Wednesday.JuncS 7:30 pm - Wednesday evening' service Sunday School 9 am fiHI pm • Hoy Seoul Troop 81 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday, 7:30 pm • jinard of Trustees MUCK UNITED METHODIST"" . Beginning Ftb 27, Wednesday 10i30 am Churcn School CHURCH Lenten Service at 7;30pm MOSTHOLYTR1N1TY CHURCH 11:30 am Church Services i-iiiKTi\\m:»MHTim"isTi'iiimen Rev. DaroIdB, Boyd Tuesday * Directions at Dawn 7 am Rev. Fr, Albert J. Schmitt, Pastor WSCS 3rd Wednesday at 8 pm 20GEastSlatcStree 9:45 am • Church School Sunday Masses • 6:30,8:30 and 10:30 am 11*00 am • Morning Worship St Johns. Mt48BT9 ST, ANNE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH " Wcckdavs-fiurlng school year, 7:30and LOWE UNITED Women's Society meets tlielast Wednes­ 13 Francis Carl Johannldes, Mlnistei Corner US-27 and Webb Road 8:30 anPv METHODlSTCHURCH day of each month Dinner at 12.-30. Holy Days ( 5:30,7:30 am and 7:00 pm Meeting at t.30. Rev Glenn V, Cathey, Jr. Vicar LoweandNorlhLoweRoad Wednesday, June 5 and 7;00 pm eve before Minister Rev. Harold McGujre Youth Fellowship meets the first and Residence 669-3567 Chancel Choir 7:l5pm- Church £69-3967 Sorrowful Mother Noyena - Friday, 7:30 Prayer and Share B-9:30pm third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm pm Sunday School 9.10 am Share Group 8:45 pm Council of Church Ministries and Ad­ First & Third Sundays Saturday s- 7:30 am and 7:00 pm Church Worship 10:15-11:15 Thursday. June 6 ministrative Board meets the first Sunday Morning "Prayer 9 am Choir 8-9 pm Thursday Girl Seoul Troop No 522 3:15pm or each month following a potluck dinner at noon Second & Fourth Sundays UMW 7:30 2nd Wed of every month Sunday, June 9 Holy Communion 9 am Prayer Sludy Group 10-11 Senior Breakfast Q:00am Youth choir meets each Wednesday at 7 Elsie Area pm Church School 9:30am VALLEY FARMS ItAl'TISTCllURCII Senior choir meets each Wednesday at CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Worship Service 11:00 am ill i:..State-ltd. ELSIKMETHODISTCHURCH CHURCH •Sunday, June IG 7-30 pm. I-inslng Rev. David Litchfield. Minister 410S. Maple Avc.Mnple Rapids Summer Worship 10:00am JMlam Sunday School 9:30 am • Morning Worship 1 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 10:30 am • Sunday School, Supt Merle Rev. Hector Goodall • Pastor Monday, June 17 11:00 ii,m Morning Worship Service Phone 682-4165 Vacation Church School Kingdom Hall Baese ______t 1993 North LanslngSt. 5:30 p m Ynulh Groups Beginning with Monday-Friday 9-11:30 am 1 Ihe 4lh Grade 10 am Worship Service Tuesday. 7:30 pm - Congregation Book ..i.t j ~"~—— Confirmation Class 9-11:30am 7.00 pm Evening Service . * - 1 DUPLAIN'METHOniSTCIIURCH 11 am Church School Monday, June 24 Studies. Text studied "The Nations Shall 7 pm Song Festival (Everyone welcomel Know That I Am Jehovah - How''" WEDNESDAY ' Rev bavld Litchfield. Minister Confirmation Class . 7:00 p.m Prayer fccrylce Thursday, 7:30 pm • Theocratic Ministry 10 am - Sunday School, Supt Kenneth Monday-Friday 9-11:30 am Kiger Wed. Night G-30 & 7:30 chair Practices , School - Texts Used: "Bible" and "Afd to Thurs Night 8 pm Fellowship Service Bible Understanding'' 8:30 pm Service H am • Worship Service Meeting ' SOUTH DeWlTTCHURGI FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH South US-27 Sunday. 9,30 am - Public Lecture - 2931 Herbison beside DeWitt Given by Qualified Representative of the 10 am Sunday School Rev. Cowley. Sup't Paul A Travis. Pastor High School 11 am Worship Service |GtU. i|=ca t^»^tW^Hfl™flgS2vi«^r:~; 9:45 am Bible School Watchlower. Bible and Tract Society. Eureka Area 10 10 am • Watchlower Study - Current Minister: Dr James Glrdwood fi'30 pm Junior & Senior B.Y.F. 10 55 am Worship Serive Tel 669 5000 or 62M006 7 00 pm Evening Service 11 am Children's Churches issue or the "Watchlower" ^magazine studies. . 9-20 am Bible School 7:00 pm Wednesday, Junior and Senior 6 pm IN-TIME and HI-TIME 10:10 am Morning Worship Choir Practice CONGREGATIONAL 7 pm Evening Worship PUBLIC INVITED Communion Weekly .s'7:30 pm Wednesday. Prayer and Bible CHRISTIAN CHURCH St Joseph's CafhoJ/c Church 5:00 pm Church Training NO COLLECTION TAKEN G-30 pm Youth Groups Sludy 2619EMapleRapIdsRd 7-00 pm Evening Worship Rev Paul R Jones, Pastor 7-30 pm Evening Worship 1 i, Each Wed 7 om The Hour of Power for FIRST CIIUIlCHOFfiOD Wednesday, DUPLAINCIIURCH OF CHRIST Phone 224-7709 Si Johns- Ihe whole family. 8 pm Choir practice. St Johns 7-30 pm Hour of Potter: Prayer and 3 miles west Ovid-Elsie High School 10 am - Bible School for everyone B.00 pm -Choir Practice - CornerofM-2tandDeWittRd Bible Study 5565 E Colony Road 11 am - Morning Worship Jr. Basketball Phone 224-7190 7:30 pm ' Adult Bible discussions. Thursday Justin Shepard, Minister t First Sunday - Communion Service 9:45 am Church School, 11:00 am Nursery provided during services 7:10 pm-Calllng Program Bill Nichelson. Youth Minister First Tuesday • Deacon's Meeting Worship Service. 7:00 pm Evening Wor- 9:45 am - Sunday School 6:30 pm • Youth Meetings Second Tuesday • Ladies' Missionary ship.8:00pm Youth Fellowship 1st and 3rd 11 am -Church G:45pm-Wednesday. Jr Choir: Chancel Sunday of the month Circle FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 6 pm - Youth fellowship and adult Bible Choir. 7:30 pm * Mon-Fri "Moments of Mediation." 9:15 Wednesday: 7:45 pm Family Bible OFDeWITT.SItC Study am Radio WRBJ Study. Rev Jerry Cote, Pastor 7 pm * Evening Service Church office hours Meeting now in our new hom'e> 11068 7 pm Wednesday-Prayer Meeting 9-12 & 1-3 Mon thru Fri CHURCH OF THE NAZAHENE DeWitt Rd 515 North Lansing Street Sunday .School - 9:45 am ST CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH *&*0*&v&*&yi-0'*&*&»&*&*&*&K&»&r*_£>iK*i?^ Rev Kenneth Anderson ST JOHNS* EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morning Worship - 11:00 am Rev. Thomas M. Kowalczyk, Pastor Matherton Phone 224-7950 POBox97,517EMainSt. Corner of Mea d and Walker 10,00 am -Sunday School 5:30 pm Church Training . Rectory 406 E Walker 11:00 am • Morning Worship 6:30 pm Evening worship , Bannister. 48807 Phone: 862 5270 Phone 224-2600 0:15 pm * Young People's Service Midweek prayer service Wed 7:00 pm i Sunday Liturgies: Saturday - 7,00 pm Area Office 224-2885 7 00 pm • Evening Worship. Youth fellowship 2nd and 4th Sunday at Sunday • 8:30 and 10:30 am 7:30 pm Holy Day Liturgies: 7:00 am and 8.00 Wednesday. 7:30 pm • Bible Study and MATHERTON COMMUNITY 1973 Schedule prayer hour. 1 pm Join us in worship where "everybody is Confessions: One half hour before all CHURCH Attend the Eiery Sunday 8 am Holy Communion somebody and Christ is Lord " Sunday Liturgies. 2:00 pm - Sunday School " 2d & 4lh Sunday 10 am Holy Communion FREE METHODIST CHURCH For more informalion call 669-9752 or and Sermon 1:00 pm • Worship Service 305 Church Street write Box 306. DeWill. EAGLE UNITED Other Sundays -10 am- Morning Prayer Phone 224-3349 and Sermon / METHODIST CHURCH Robert Bentley. Minister VALLEY FARMS UNITED , Rcv.RayMcBratnie,Paslor •Nursery & church school |Q am for 10-00 am • Sunday School nursery through Gin PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Telephone 627-G533or489-3807 11:00 am - Morning Worship Hev.NcilBolinger.Pastor 9:3o am • Morning Worship Every Monday eve 7 pm • Spiritual 6'00 pm - Evening Worship 155 E Stale Rd Wacousta Healing Service 10-30 am - Church School church of Prayer service as announced. Phone 489-1705 1st • 3d Mondays 7 pm Senior Citizens 7.30 pm - Wednesday. Bible Sludy and 9:10 am -Sunday School prayer meeting 2d & 4th Tuesdays • Noon • Senior -SALEM UNITED 11:00 am -Morning Worship Area Citizens METHODIST CHURCH 7:10 pm' -Sunday evening Evangelistic KUil.KI'OUHSOUARKCHUHCH Eiery Tuesday morning and evening U S. 27and County Line Rd Wednesday. 7:30 pm - Youth service weight catchers Rev andMrs.RoyalBurnclLPastor Pastor Paul R Jones Thursday. 7-30 pm - Bible Study .10-00 am - Sunday School ., UACOISTA COMMUNITY UNITED 2d Wednesday 1-5 pm Family Planning Phone 224-7709 We cordially inVile you lo attend any or l% Clinic HI 15 am - Morning Worship pii Parsinage & Office 2620 E. Mapte Rapids -all ot those Services * *- - _ 7-10 pm - Wednesday Prayer meeting JL ; b'm RevfiawardFWCoLpastor* B £gi i-'Llste'nMO our international broadcast «i ... Vf"v' •k Morning Worship- 10 am WFA-erToWrWevcnlng7.30CadelGirr v Sunday* ' * " " HARVESTIME Sunday mornlng.at 10.30 Church School Classes u:is am Sunday. am WRBJ. 1580 on jour dial. Scouts 9-00 Worship Jr and Sr Hi Y F. G-Q0 pm 10.00 Church School < , Bath Area Cherub and Youlh Choir Wednes­ E\ery -1th Thursday Jaycettes 8 pm STPETERLUTHERANCHURCH day. 3 00 pm 7:30 pm WSCS Third Thursday each MISSOURI SYNOD Every Thursday 8 pm AA Al Anon month. RVJH UNITED METHODIST (lIl'RCII Chancel Choir, Thursday. 7 30 Even Friday 3 15 pm Brownies 4-1/2 miles west or St Johns on M-21 WSCS Noon Meetings every 3rd 5-1/2 miles south on Francis Road Rev.ClurcnccKcilh t-45 am Church School Wednesday riU'llCH OF ( HRIST OK ST JOHNS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS 2miIeswestonChurchRoad 686 North Lansing Street Marvin L. Ban. Pastor 11:00 nm Worship WXYZ Noon Meeting every 1st this Sunday 400 ESlate Eider. EF.Herzel. Pastor B 00 am - Worship 7:00 pm Bible Study Wednesday Inhn Phipps. Minister Services held on Saturday 10-30 am - Worship Council on Ministries every 3rd Monday 9:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am Church Service IIUINlM'TISTdlUltCII at 7.30 10 30 am Morning Worship 9-15 am - Sunday School and Bible 10:10 am-Sabbath School Service Classes, Itev. Richard Cole. Pastor Administrative Board. 4lh Monday of 5 30 pm Youth Fellowship U:O0 am Morning Worship , every 3rd month 7:00 pm Evening Service Holy Communion first Sunday of Ihe WEST PILGRIM UNITED month at 8 am. third Sunday, of the month 6:30 pm Youth Fellowship Wed. 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting al 10:10 pm 7:30 pm Evening Service ('all 224-G42I fqr more information METHODIST CHURCH Midweek Service iin Wednesday 7:30 pm Corner of Parks and Grove Rd. Rev Brian K. Sheen.Minlster ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST T1IERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS ' THESE CLINTON COUNTY FIRMS Rev, William G. Hankerd. Pastor 9-30 am - Worship Service Falbers Francis Murray. Joseph Droste CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Victor Rev, Raymond Goehnng 10:45 am • Church School and Lawrence Dclaney Corner Upton Rd&StollRd Associate Pa si or Rectory: 102 W Randolph. Lansing Elder Jerry Baird MAKE THIS CHURCH PAGE POSSIBLE Reclorj •- 109 Linden St -Ph 224-3313 SHEPHAHDSVtlXF, UNITED Phone 489-9051 Sunday School - 10 am Preaching Ser­ Township Convent-110 S.Oakland-Ph 224-3789 METHODISTCHUnCir Mass Schedule - Saturday: 7 pm. vice- 11 am School — 201 E. Cass-Ph. 224-2421 Dr Darold Boyd. Pastor Sunday: 6. 8, id, 12- DeWitt. 9 am Choir Practice • Wed 6-30 pm GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Mass Schedule Holiday: 7, 8.10 am: 5,30. 7:30 pm Mid-Week PrayerService-Wed7:30pm Rev Robert Prange, Pastor Saturday E\ening - 7 pm 445 Division Street East Lansing. Michigan Weekday Masses; 8 om. 7:30 pm Everyone welcome Price and Shepa rdsville Roads Sunday - 7 30. 9.10-30 and 12 > Confessions -.Saturday- 3.30 to 5 and 10'00 am - Sunday School, Classes tor Hoi-,"1 Dajs - See bulletin. • 9;3Q am Worship Service, 10:45 am Church School 7:30 to 9. Eves of Holidays, 8 lo9 all ages Weekdays • 8-30 am and 7 pm Baptism: Sunday at ipm Please call in 11:00 am • Morning Worship Sacrament of Penance - Saturdays, 3:30 Wednesday: 7:00 pm Choir practice. 8:00 pm Prayer Service advance, 6:30 pm - Young People ' lo 5 pm, after 7 pm Mass until B:30 pm Fulton Area 7:30 pm • Evening Service Weekday evenings a few minutes before . Administrative Board first Monday in the month 7:30 pm • Wednesday, prayer meeting -. evening Mass. . Of WITT COMMUNITY CHURCH FULTON FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Ladies Missionary Circle meets 4th Central Nat'l Bank Schmitt Electric General meeting of WSCS third Thur­ '' ('Inler-denominationali •1/2 mile cast of Perrintonon M-56,1/2 mile Thursday St Johns Co-op sday in January. April and September MurlJ.Eastman.Pastor • south OF ST. JOHNS First Fridays—Sacrament of Penance. Afternoon Circle meets second Thursday Jim McGovney, ~" Rev LjimSliunk, Pastor Couples Club meets 4th Saturday in 1002 E, State , Thursday from 4 to 5 pm and after Ihe at .the homes of members Sunday School Supt 9:45 am -Sunday School month St Johns-Ovid-Pewamo St. Johns . evening Mass until all are heard. Mass and" Bcrean Circle meets third Thursday . MarilynKrol.Co-Supt, 11:00 am -Morning Worship Phone 224-4277 'N, Clinton . prayers of Adoration at 7 pm Holy evening in each month at the homes of 9:45 am -SUnday School Member FDIC Phone 224-2381 Communion on Fridays! 6 and 7:15 am 7:00 pm -Youth Service ' members 11 am • fhurch 7:45 pm -Evening Service i Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, G pm - Youth Fellowship Thursday 7 pm on First Friday after 7,45 pm -Thursday. Prayer and praise 7 pm - Sunday Evening Service service evening Mass UAYMDEBAPTlSTCHUIUIl 7 pm • Wednesday Bible Study and Lansing Devotions—Uur Mother of Perpetual Pastor Rev RoyGreen Prayer Meeting v Help Noiena • after 7:15 pm Mass each - Tuesday S & H Farm Phillips Allaby-Brewbaker, The Corner of N US 27 and Roosevelt Rds, Pewdmo KIMBERI.Y CHURCH OF CHRIST Religious Instruction Classes—Adult Sunday School • 10:00 am 1007 Kimberly Drive Inquiry Class. Tuesday at 8 pm, Hjgh Morning Worship -11:00 am Ovid Area Lansing. Michigan Sales & Service Implement , School CCD. Wednesday ai7;30pm Public Sunday evening - 6-00 pm * John Halls ^ Inc. Grade School CCD.Tuesdaysfrom4until5 Wednesday evening service * - THE UNITED CHURCH OF OVID Area 11 am - Morning Worship West-Front Street New Holland Machinery COMPANY pm. 7:00 pm 10 am • Bible Study A church where everyone is welcome Rev, Claude B Ridley. Jr. Pastor 6 pm ' Evening Worship Our Specialty Baptisms-Each Sunday at 1:30 by Worship Service •, 10 am appointment. Other arrangements by UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Midweek service 7:30 pm Wednes­ 313 N. Lansing St. Church School -11 am day night 4 Mi. N. on US-27 to 108'/i N.Clinton St. appointment Nursery Service for all children up to 2nd Pewumo. Michigan French Rd. Phone 224-2777 St. John;;, Michigan grade. _ , Dr.Lloyd Walker SAINT JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH DeWitt Area 1639!IorjzonDrlveJonla ' Phone 224-4661 (Missouri Synod! * - UESLEYANHOLINESSCHURCH Sunday: 10.30 am Morning Worship 7:00 Rev. Michael R. Ruhl.Pastor 127W.WilliamSt.Ovid pm United Methodist Youlh Fellowship Bridgeville WAYSIDE CHAPEL Rev Richard D Purchase WSCS meets third Thursday of the * 10:15 am Divine Worship A BIBLE CHURCH - 10 am Sunday School and Morning , month at 2 pm 8 00 am Malins Service. 3rd Sunday 1437 Turner Road. DeWitt Worship. Sunday Evenings 7:30'pm SPACE each month Rev.DouglasBeach.Pastor 7;30 pm Wednesday Prayer Meetings i STJOSEPH'SCATHOLICC'HURCH Area 9:00 am Sunday School and Bible Phone 489-9251 Pewamoj Michigan Egan Ford Fed era I-Mogul Classes 10 am Sunday School OVID FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rl, Rev. Msgf. Thomas J. Bolger, MA., tl am Worship Service Main at Oak Street Pastor % .HRtDGEVILLE GOSPEL MISSION FOR - Holy Communion Isl and 3rd Sundays each fl pm Young People. Daily Mass - 7:30 am . 4milessouthofPompeli yl* CORPORATION Rev. Earl C. Copclin, Pastor Saturday 4:30 pm & 7:45 pm Sales, Inc. month al 10:15 am 7 pm Evening Service Mary Placek. ChurchSchool Supt. Pastor J.S,Dlngman 7:15 pm Wednesday • Bible Study and Sunday 8:oo am & 10:00 am Sunday 3 pm Bible School 9:45 am Church School. 11:00 am Holy Bapdsm - Sunday, t pm 200 W. Higham St. Johns Plant ? Church Office Hours .9:00-l2.oo Monday. Prayer Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening 3*45 pm Worship Service ' RENT ? Wednesday. Thursday- and Friday, Sacred'Confession • Saturday, 3:30 and Phone 224-2285 A friendly church with a message for' . Fellowship. 7i3ff pm Thursday 7:30 pm Collage ^ mornings. / - today. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 pm Prayer and Bible Family Holy HoUr/or Peace • Saturday, * Adult Instruction - 7:30 pm Tuesdays Bible Loving -* Bible Believing - Bible, Study: 8 pm Senior Choir (Announced from pulpit) Weekday School and Confirmation Classes Preaching 7:15 pm ** - Wednesdays. 3 30-6:00 pm OVID FREE METHODIST CHURCH FOWLER • ladies GuiId-LWML-znd Wednesday each REDEEMER UNITED "Ihe church wilh "actsi20:20 vision" month at 7-30" pm UooNMamSr.,OvId D & B Wes' Gulf Service Elders and Evangehsls -Tuesdays at 6:45 METHODISTCHURCII , Gunnisonville ' IQSNBridgeSt Rev. Richard Glea son pm H, Forest Crum. Pastor ChurchPhonc834-5950 Party Shoppe • Youth-2nd & 4th Sundays at 4:00 pm 9:30 am • Worship, (nursery provided), Parsonage Phone 834-2473 Area (Discovery i Councils & Committees • 1st Tuesday each 10:00 am Sunday School month at 7:30 pm _ • 10:30-11:00 am. Coffee Fellowship, 11 am. Open Monday thru Saturday Mathews Elevator Church School * ' 1I;00 am Moaning Worship GUNNISONVJLLEV v is their Free Pick-up & Delivery Office Telephone! 224-3544 6:00 pm Youth F.MY,' UNITED METHODlSTCHURCH, Complete Party Supplies -\ Parsonage Telephone: 224-7400 COMMUNITY OFSTJtlDE 7:30 pm Evening Worship Clark and Wood Roads ^Business ••• > 224 N, Clinton S. US-27 Catholic Church 9;30 am Ladies Bible Study every Rev DanMlles, Minister Tuesday 9:30 am ChUrch Service Phone 224-3535 Phone 224-2212 ' Reorganized Church of Jem Christ Later Father Jerome Schmltt, Pastor 7:30 pm Wednesday evening Prater 10;45 am Sunday School S. Da> Saints 409 Wilson, DeWitt \ Grain-Feed-Beans Dally Mass: Mon. and Thurs,- 7:30 pm, Service 407E.Glbbs 6:00 pm Teen's Softball every Friday , Church School 10 oclock Tues. Wed,, and Fri. 7:00 am Sunday Mass: 0:00 and ll!15om IH 1^1 fiia^v. Worship Service 11 oclock. HOI.V FAMILY CATHOLIC •jiiBB Phone 593"-2Ul Services at Middle School, DeWill 1 Jta ••ml CHURCH Westphalia Antes Cleaners Capitol Savings EAST DeWITTBIBLE CHURCH 510MabbitRoad,Ovid $fcp &$jm II iNon-Denominational) Fr.JosephAubln Round Lake Road 1/4 mile East of US-27 10:30 am - Mass on Sunday ll K _ml Pickup and Delivery AND LOAN ASSN. GlenJ.Farnham.Pastor \ 7!00 pm Evening Mass on Wednesday , Area fjm 108 W. Walker 222 N. Clinton Sunday Confessions 10 to 10:30 on Sunday Phone 224-4529 10 am - Sunday School, Classes tor all morning • , STMAKY'SCHURCH *$k •IP Phone 224-2304 < ages. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ' , Westphalia WESTPHALIA II am > Morning Worship Rev Wayne Glanman Rev AlwsIusH Miller-Pastor 1MO 539 136 Rev James J, Schmltt-Administrator S;45 pm - Youth Fellowship, Senior, 14 , M-21alElsle!ld. selsfrthrti projects loitHutioM and up: Jet Cadets, 10-13 Phone 587-4201 9:45 am SundaySchool •* 1 '\ x' 7 pm ' Evening Service llioo om Morning Worship > Saturday Night Masses: 4:30 4~7i00 pm Maynard-Allen Wednesday 7:00 pm Evening Worship > Parr's Rexall 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting , Sunday Morning 6:00, 8i00,10:00 Supporting Jim McKenzie 7:30 pm ^Bible Study and Prayer. „ WeekdaysMonday*Friday7!l5*U;20 Supervised nursery for, babies and small Int. thair nstarch with STATE BANK children in all services^ Tues & Thurs 7:15 ft 8:30 am your gifts • Store Agency "AD open door to an open book" St PAULLUTf IERAN CHURCH Wednesday 7115 fc 7i3o pm .... A Bible preaching church Wilh a Fowler • Ho!idava5:30.7:i5*li:»am, 7:30pm * ' *« The Corner Drug Store 212 N.Clinton,St. Johns Portlnnd-Sunficid-Westphalia meswaeforJtoU.... fl.E, Rosso w, Pastor Wednesday Evening Mast 7:30 pm ourbustntts Phone 224-3837 Member FDIC fcWd-m.Worshlti 214 W. Washington, Ionia 10:00 aim. Sunday SchW * *• J t Phone W3U1 - ,

\ 10B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN June 6,1974

We're proud of our new generation of Graduates., but where will they be tomorrow? JOHNS Right now, it's graduation time, time for careers. All of us have a definite interest in celebrations, for parties and for gifts.„but .. the future of these young people,, and we'll

tomorrow, after all the honors have been vall -benefit if graduates,Jind opportunities, bestowed, our grads will be looking to the here. We invite you to join in our efforts to future. Some will choose to continue their make our community a good place to live, a education, others will enter the business good place to shop, a good place to work, world now. Sooner or later, all will decide and a good place to raise a family. where they can best begin- and build their

THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

Allaby & Brewbaker Insurance Daley's Fine Food Production Credit Assoc. Andy's IGA Dean's True Value Hardware Randolph's Ready-Mix Concrete

Antes Cleaners Drake's Refinery Station Rivard Nursing Home ' Baileys Music Center. Dunkel Plumbing & Heating St. Johns Co-op'

Becks Farm Market Duraclean Service S & H Farms Beck & Hyde Farmarina Egan Ford Sales St. Johns Bay Service Benson Plumbing & Heating Federal-Mogul Corp. St. Johns Furniture v Bee's Chevrolet & Olds Inc. Al Galloway, inc. Used Farm Equipment St. Johns Greenhouse Bob's Auto Body Hettler's Motor Sales St. Johns Oil Co. E. F. Boron Co. Federal Land Bank Assoc. St. Johns Automotive Service & Supply.

The-Burger Chef Hi-Style Beauty Salon \ Solid State Electronics Burton Abstract & Title Co. Hub Tire Center Theater Barber Shop Cains Inc. Julie K Shop Quality, Discount

Capitol Savings & loan Karber Block Jeri Toben Studio Central Michigan Lumber Co. Karber Gravel Co. The Treasure Chest

Clinton County News Karber Ready Mix \ Strouse Oil Co.

- - • ', * ',.".•''•,''.' Kurt's Appliance Center ' [ Clinton Automotive Supply Wes'Gulf Service Bruce Lanterman,Insurance Clinton Tool & 'Engineering Woodbury's Flower Shop Ludwick's Used Cars Clinton Tractor Wickes Building Co. Montgomery Ward Colonial Restaurant Rehmann's Mens t Boys Wear MacKinnon Dept, Store . E.J.'s Standard Service Carol Ann Shop Parrs Pharmacy Central National Bank Phillips Implement D& B Party Shoppe Pine Creek Nursery & Garden Center St. Johns Egg Station 11B f June 6,1974

Cheryl Cole Avajo Cole Richard Cochrun Brent Coffman Debra Cook Becki Conley Marilyn Cole Mark Cornell Pictures riot available James VanAmburg Mark Shultz Robert McDonald Ron Prowant Gerald Kingman Dwfght Craig Gary Heathman Cindy Simon Kathy Zamarron Ken Simpson Jennifer Mmsky Jim Ettinger

Robert Garrod Tom Faivor Eugene Hatch Scott Pardee Deanna Stovei Bruce Fox

Bfcnda Devereaux David Dovereaux Jayne Devereaux Sua Davis Bill DeCarrip , Kim Delo Richard Cuthbert Janet Davis June6,1974 12B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN f

Michael Lynch Renee Lesney Donald Lewis Robert Little James Lowell James Lynch Dalo Langham Wendy Lavra CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 13B June 6,1974 14B June 6,1974

Verna Wood Colleen Wood ham* Doug Wood hams Cheryl Worrall Jamitf Wright Colleen Yanz James Zarka Nancy Zuker Suiiptt'iivtit to L.iiisiiuj Sttttt* Journal St Jolliii Clinton County News

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With Coupon and ^.00 Purchase Every week, Kroger offers you m'any low- priced weekly specials on items our skilled v buyers have been able to get for us at bargain prices. . '

Andoevery week, Kroger's Advertisements fea­ ture" a group of Mini-Mizer Coupons youcan redeem for exceptional savings. We think these programs will add up to a definite savings on ' yourv weekly Food.Bill. i i ' ~ Barbecue Sauce , 1 • • \ / KEEPING YOU POSTED

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;_- . •, • . ' ' ' And that is wliy wc.opc'n.date foods for freshness. Some 1900 foods sold by; Kroger now carry an open date ../easy^o-read, such as AUG ,30 ....to Jet you know the last day a product-will be sold so '•• ! it will stay fresh for an average usage period (or longer,) after'you buy - it and carry it home* Clover Valley v; Kroger openrdates a wide variety of foods - every- -^ Ten* Hew Crop ' thing from milk, eggs and bread to many items other grocers don't open-date, such as jelly, Snack crackers and peanut'butter, Arid We also include, Gallon Ice Milk prepackaged fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh meats. They all earjy the freshness date so you can < see fof yourself how fresh they are; \.'- ..,,, . v • ' At Kroger^ we believe that consumer! havp thfe i- right tof know more about the foods they buy> { Gallon WeVe * open-dating: more foodsrtfyhjust,*bout • Carton anybody else in the'eountry, This is one-more Kroner service designed j to help you T the conv 5Un)er. 27 Size WiiUffH fri wYl tfiftil iihrilt HVith Coupon md^.OO Purchase v. • \i'.••'•• . I ' •

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Limit 1 with coupon 1 $5.00 purchase excluding beer, wine, cigarettes. • " HS ! 1 wlln C0_uP°n * ^5.00 purchase excluding beer, wine, cigarettes. Limit 1 with coupon <• $B.OO purchase excluding beer, wine, cigarettes,' Limit one coupon per family. Price* good.Monday, June 3 thru Sunday, - ._ ir.mit«°J?e..Fou.llon P«r *amlly. Prices good Monday, Juno 3thru Sunday, •^•j until ana coupo"" .n applicabl i e slate and local taxes. '_^BF ' Juno 9. Subject to .applicable state and local taxes. . *' [Weight Watchers Skim Milk :

^•V' June 9. subject to *t . » ; '•'<>'•>. •'••••••••••.'id Limit one coupon per family. Prices good thru Sunday. ' » 4 » Limit one coupon per family. Prices good Monday, June 3 thru Sunday, June 9. Subject to applicable state and local taxes. -_ £«••••• !••••••••••••••••• _ June 9. Subject to applicable state and focal taxes. ___ .__ __ ' Copyright 1974. The Kroger •••••••••••••••••I Co. We Reserve The Right To • ••KROGERMINrMIZER COUPqN""""**"*^ Limit Quantities. Prices and ft mrm> FIRST Coupons Good thru Sunday, June 9, 1974. 25 0FF ^••W ^m f of the season with$3.00or more purchase ' ,' *• "I Health & Beauty Aids Texas New Crop Umlt one coupon per family. Prices good thru Sunday, June 9. Subject to applicable state and local taxes. ••••• KROGER MINI-MIZE£^-R UCOUPONH M 20° OFF one 28-oz bottle |\ Ajax All Purpose Cleaner •] Umitonecouponparfamlly. Prtcassood thru Sunday,. : ..; ™ June 9. Subject to applicable'state and local taxes. . -. , ' ' : •••«•••: •'' J [cb^Fci]Krojger Vacuum Pak Coffee: Limit one coupon per family. Prices good thru Sunday, Juna 9. Subject to applicable state and local taxes., '••••••• <1b bawl Eatmore *

/ Soft Margarine Buffet LimitI onone coupocoupon per family. Prices good thru Sunday, Avondale / * Vets 9. Subject to applicable state and local taxes. •'• tinaaiiiiiii Pork and Beans Dog Food Banquet Suppers Emi/mMmmm KROGER MINI-MIZER COUPONBBBBBBB 6 Red Ripe Sweet Bing TO OFF 15'/2-0z one 24-oz jar (Jew Krofiar " .' Strawberries Cherries 15'/2-0z Except Tea Mix with Lemon Wt Cans Umlt one coupon per f amliy.'.Prlcei good thru Sunday, Beef June 9. Subject to applicable state and local taxes. -79 lBBBBBJLC"^iBBBBBBBi " KROGER MINI-MIZER COUPON) . •' Juicy California .. California plums or, *• * *. ; rl r Freezer Pleezer Peaches Nectarines Kroger Sweet, Hamburger and , : Beef and Chicken $1,195 Size Johnson and Johr^ion • - "V " Village Bakery •'•• • •„; • : ; v ; 30? OFF $ c ^ . . on*30-ozpkg ~ . s"'., 10-Oz 13X-0* ice Bars WtJart College Inn Broth... ° 20* Baby Shampoo...... ^0 1.29 Angel Food Cake. ^- 79 Hot Dog Relish..3 Polar Pak Patties V v 69 .Kroger White •r+> $1.29Size f ,' . i. '••':. ^"\ \' SbyalViklrig • • ,'':, • t ,; i- . , . 12'i Limit orte coupon per family. Prices iood thru Sunday, Kroger -.' '•'•'••.• \s • • e $ June t. lubjeet to apptleable state and ieca| taxes. 7-Oz Noxiema Shave Cream.tit88 Danish Pastry...... 2M,^ 1 mi Hamburger Magic Wtwca Liquid Detergent..... s 58 'S^.> ir gk$-V7 ,'%

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Kroger Reg or Thick Jumbo Meat or Beef Kroger SeaPak Sliced Bologna...... »89e Eckric1 h Franks $1.09 Meat Stick < Shrimp N Batter. : $1.39 Regular or Thidt Meai or Beef' Bulk Ocean Perch or i $ $ Lb c Eckrich Bologna...... : 1.19 Oscar Mayer Franks L 1.09 Bologna Boneless Turbot. ....,89 1 1 69 Smoked onrr PolisPnlith ^- l$•/-* Eckrich or Oscar MayeluWvnr , t> .. RegulaTtariiilarr onrr BeeBanf \ > < -Veal, Chuckwagon or Beef $ C s c Herrud Sausage...... L 1.19 Sliced Bologna K99 Ball Park Franks ; 1.19 Jiffy Patties...... B£99 | Eckrich Smoked Sausage or ".' ' ~ Krogef ' '. . Fres Shore ^ ' Breasts-Thighs-Drumsticks $ c Smbrgas Pak...... L 1i39 Sliced Bologna. ^55° Ocean Perch ; 89 Best-O-Fryers. ,79°

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AVAILABLE AT ALL STORES FEATURING DELICATESSENS Crispy Fried rf «.' Rutttr Kroger U.S. Gov't. Graded Choice Dutch, French All Meat Sliced Chicken Dinner Polish, Italian Loaf Bologna Roast Beef N t , 99 12 places Crfipy Fried Chicken 49 1-Lb Potato Salad \ (tillable X-Lb 6 Dinner R0llif M at Most \ [i DtlleatMttiu * I i