Bowne Center Aid Hall Being Restored DISTRICT SOFTBALL CHAMPS
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I r.«." y » . I'M . t.. 25C "•AG S S(I«S' 300;( BUCE R s^ninGponr, MICHICAN 49284 Volume 12, Issue 30 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, June 8, 1988 Bowne Center Aid Hall being restored In an ultempt to assure luiurv Plans tor this endeavor began the contributor and mail to Bowne Center Methodist Church generations a knowledge of the in October of 1987. but the soci- Bowne Township Historical So- gave the historical society the history of its own community, ety is still in a state of organi/a- ciety, "Recipes" Box 35, Alto, Ladies' Aid Hall, which stood Bowne Township has formed an tion and mobility. Ml 49302. The Society hopes to on the comer of 50th and 84th historical society. In November of 1987, the have the cookbooks ready for streets sale at the Alto Fall Festival. As Harold Grilhorst was con- it takes time to compile and have tracted to move the building 500 it printed, they would appreciate feet back behind the old town receiving your recipes as soon as hall, which originally stood on possible. the west side of 50ih St. "Right now we're in the pro- The Bowne Township Histori- cess of getting the old town hall cal Society has many pn>jects in fixed up." said township trea- progress at present, but is hoping surer Sally Johnson. "Bowne to find many interested people Township is using the money to join the society and aid in its from its township community efforts. For those interested in grant for the project." becoming Charter Members of The historical society will use the historical society, (whether the Ladies' Aid Hall for a or not you have time to give) are museum, storing artifacts for invited to do so. A yearly mem- Bowne Township. bership fee of $5.00 per person At present the Bowne Town- MIDDLE SCHOOL TO PERFORM "THE HOBBIT Bowne Center Aid Hall will be restored by the Bowne Township or $10 per family (husband, ship Historical Society is in Historical Society so that it can be used for a museum, storing wife, and siblings under 19 still search of present and former re- The Lowell Middle School Eighth Grade Drama Class will pre- artifacts for Bowne Township. living at home). sidents of the township who are sent the play ^The Hobbit" on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. willing to help the society. The public is invited and admission is free. Each person will be sent a Those who may not be able to Lemmen Shell robl membership card and a quarterly participate physically are encour- BENEFIT SOFTBALL GAME newsletter. The newsletter will aged to relate stories, advice or Lowell Police are still inves- turned over," Emmons said. be an update on the progress of bits of history. tigating the robbery at Lemmen The police report stated the WLHT Radio and the Saranac Schools will hold a benefit softball the society and its projects. Char- Donations of articles that are Shell Gas Station at the corner robber, a male, was wearing gjime on June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Saranac Baseball Field. ter Members will also have their a part of the history of Bowne of Main and Hudson Street at white gloves, was heavy set The game is for the benefit of Sue Raimer, mother of four young names inscribed on a document are also being sought for records, approximately 4:23 a.m. on (220-240 pounds) and stood be- children, who recently suffered a crippling accident. that will be displayed in the "old" general knowledge, and museum June 2. tween 6-foot-2 and 6-fool-4 in- Township Hall at Bowne Center. artifacts. According to the police report ches tall. SHOWBOAT DRAWING NEAR The present members of the a lone male came into the station Emmons added that the as- Membership fees should be society are trying to put together and took the evening's receipts sailant had shoulder length hair sent to the Bowne Township His- Don't forget Showboat is just 16 days away. June 23, 24, & a cookbook. This will be their and left on foot toward Broad- and a thick brown mustache. He 25. Tickets are on sale at the ticket office at 203 W. Main St., or torical Society, Membership first fund-raiser. They are in need way Street. was wearing a pea green jacket, call 897-8280 to purchase your tickets with your MGVISA Drive, Box 35, Alto, Ml 49302. of good family favorite recipes. blue jeans and dark brown and/ The Lettermen are appearing and nine amateur acts as well. Each applicant's name and ad- 'The assailant has not been If you have a wcipe you would or black gloves. Don't miss this year's Showboat. dress should be included. apprehended and the robbery is like to contribute to the cook- Lemmen Shell is owned by still under ravestigation," Low- The Bowne Township Society book, the society would like to Wayne Lemmen of LAAC OFFERS WORLD TOUR ell Police Chief Barry Emmons holds regular meetings on the have it. Ask your idatives and Coopersville. Michelle Con- said. "The amount taken is un- first Monday of each month in neighbors to contribute. verse was the clerk on duty at The Lowell Area Arts Council Center is offering a solution to determined." the Township Hall, 6059 Lin- Print your recipe on a piece the time of the robbery. She was a boring summer vacation. Students having completed first through field. Alto. of paper along with the name of Emmons said the robber not injured. fifth grades can take a trip around the world. al legedly entered with pantyhose Emmons added that anyone World of Fun Week begins Monday, June 20 and ends Monday, stretched over the face. "He im- with information pertaining to June 25 and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The students will plied he had a handgun and the robbery should contact the travel to each country, talk about traditions, costumes, etc., receive Lowell 6, Portland 4 asked that all the money be Lowell Police Department. a passport, enjoy food specialties, learn songs, and stories. The price for World of Fun is $5.00 per day or $20.00 for the entire week. ($30.00 total for two or more in one family). For reservations call 897-8545. More information in article in this issue. DISTRICT SOFTBALL CHAMPS OFF THE BLOTTER Involved in a property damage accident May 19 in the parking lot of Hardee's restaurant was Sally Nawrocki of Alto, when she backed from a parking place and struck a vehicle driven by Jack Thomet of Lowell. James Lawrence, 34, of Grand Rapids was injured in an accident May 31, when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and laid it down on the pavement in order to avoid an accident with a car that pulled in front of him on M-21 and Alden Nash. Involved in a property damage accident on Hudson and Suffolk St. was Kenneth McGee, 50, of Lowell when he struck the rear of a car driven by Harold Hertlein, 41, also of Lowell on June 3. Lowell officers are investigating the robbery of the Lemmen Shell gas station at Main and Hudson early Thursday morning, June 2. The lone male came into the station and took the evening s receipts and left on foot toward Broadway St. Arrested early Thursday morning, June 2 for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol was Mark Stinchcomb, 29, of Lowell by Lowell officers. Two juveniles will be referred to Probate Court for Shoplifting after they were apprehended by employees at the Shell Station Wed., June 1. Lowell officers investigated 28 accident complaints in the month of May, 5 of which resulted in injuries to the people involved. William Harmon, 32, of Empire, MI was injured in an accident June 3 when the vehicle he was driving was struck in the rear by a car driven by Gregory Smith, 18, of Grand Rapids. A passenger in Smith's car, Bradley Henson, 17, of Lowell was also slightly Lowell's softball team earned that title for the second time in eight years Saturday (June 4) with injured. The accident occurred at the intersection of Main and victories against Northview (9-2) and Portland (6-4). Clutch hitting, superb pitching and defense PRECISION * FASHION Church St. secured the district crown for Lowell. The Red Arrows will travel to Alma on Saturday (June HA1RSTYUNG - For both The Lowell Medical Unit was dispatched 19 times in the month 11) to play Cheyboygan in the first round of the regkmals. Details and pictures of the victories men and women. Man's World Haintyling. Phone 897-8102. of May. are on pages 18 and 19 of the Ledger. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, June 8, 1988 • Page 2 Lowell students selected for institute Obituaries Four Lowell students. Pat Nu- gent. Deb Henderson. Rick Sloe- HARRISON - Dr Robert T WEIGLE - Former resident of kieef and Jeff Zillmer have been Harrison, aged 64. of Lowell. Lowell. Christian E. Weigle. sc^cd to go to the Summer,In- passed away Wednesday. June I. aged 83. lived in Toledo. OH sXime Arts ^ Science. 1988 He is survived by his wife. He died May 30. 1988. at To- The students are selected by Gloha; his children, Robert and ledo. He was an assembler at the faculty to go into competi- Sue Harrison of Rockford. Will- Newell Manufacturing for 30 tion. They had to gel supportive lam and Margaret Mary Harmon years in Lowell.