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u A neighborhood Carnival against dystrophy will be held Thursday, July 6, Public Hearing July 5 th On Sewer Project at Richard's Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The carnival will feature such games as Toss Across, Coin Toss, Fortune Moving their regular meeting date from July 3 to At that time. Council agreed to hold a public meeting Telling. Fish Pond, Basketball Throw, Fish Gallery, Ring the Pop, Unlock July 5, because of the holiday, the Lowell City Coun- when a further look at financing and the project itself the Chest, Clown and a raffle. cil will assemble in city hall on this date to again take had been made. up the issue of the somewhat controversial storm sewer All proceeds will go to aid the fight against muscular dystrophy and re- At the July 5th meeting. Mayor Carlen Anderson is lated diseases afflicting millions. project. expected to reveal the pertinent facts behind the favor- Meeting at 8 p.m., the public hearing, open to all in- Neighborhood Sponsoring the event is the TaWaAya Camp Fire Girls-Amy Steward, Doro- able indications that have been received, indicating that thy Burton, Debbie Kinyon, Carol Scharaswak, Anna Miller, JoAnn Keim, terested citizens, will discuss the financing of the pro- sufficient aid will be forthcoming to allow the city to ject. and Laurie McMahon, and the newly formed Horizon Club-Cindy Butts, go "full speed" ahead on the project. Carnival Ellen Harold, Christy Jousma, Joy Buche, Dianne Ralys and Diana Keim. Earlier action by the Council on the issue was halted After the public hearing, the Council will settle down The children got the idea for staging their event while watching TV per- by conccmed citizen's petitions urging abandonment to their regular meeting's agenda. of the project until Federal assistance could be secured. sonality Bozo who is promoting Carnivals on hit "Bozo's Big Top" children's show seen on station WZZM-TV week days. Last year, in cooperation with Muscular Dystrophy Association of Ameri- ca, more than 20,000 carnivals were held by children across the country and over $353,000 was raised for MDAA's research and patient service programs. Ada For more information on the local carnival, call 897-9886.

^ II Showboat Talent Cheryl Von Ehr Firemen 4 ' ' i' I ( Search Show On On Queen's Court To Stage July 8 Saturday night, July 8, will find over thirty of Mich- igan' s most talented non-professional show business acts competing for twelve coveted spots to appear on Shoot the Lowell Showboat during the two weekend perform- ances July 20-22 and July 27-29. The Talent Search has been underway since June 15, with over 75 different acts being auditioned, with the competition being narrowed to over 30 acts for the fin- The al audition Talent Show taking place on the Showboat stage. ii Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for the Talent Search Night at the Lowell Showboat box office. INorks Seven judges from the entertainment field will select the Volunteers of the Ada Fire Department wHI handie final twelve winners. the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Gordon Gould, "Mr. Interlocutor" will be the em- As far back as most Ada area residents can remember, Departments at 2:30 p.m. cee of the show. Miss Lowell Showboat, Cheryl Hoyle the Ada Volunteer Fire Department has always celebra- Pig Scramble for children 12 and under at 2:30 p.m. and her queen's court, Cindy Ball and Cheryl VonEhr, ted the Fourth of July in some manner. A$10 prize for each boy and girl who catches the along with the endmen will take part in the show. This year's celebration promises to be a real blast, greased pig. The Talent Search acts will include a wide variety with $1,000 worth of fireworta to be aent dcyward at At 4:30 p.m. a softball game, Ada Christian Reform- of solo, duel and group singers and dancers, novelty 9 p.m. The fireworks display was incorporated into the ed Church vs. the Ada Athletics will be held at the Ada acts, plus modem, country-western and contemporary bands. activities some IS yean afco. Field. A riant auction sale in June netted the firemen the Ada Township's championship softball game will The winners will have the opportunity of appearing proceeds for the show... and with the work of busi- swing into action. Amway will pla Ada Valley for the for the first week (July 20-22) with Jerry Reed, or • Commissioner's Troph1 rophyy whicwhu h be presented by -with Bobby GoWsboro the second weekend (Jtity 27- -> nessmen, orfaiuzatioas, individuaU, youaM»d old. a* v ' other full day of aotiritfeavrflf fee staged, Including a kid- Commissioner FreS Clancy. 29), along with the entire chorus, Showboat band. Use die's parade startfcu from the Ada Shopper's Square at Topping off the full day of events will be the fire- interlocutor, and endmen. 12 noon. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated works display at 9 p.m. The acts competing on Talent night will come from bike, tricycle, costume, group and float. The firemen's crew, under the direction of Jerry Owosso, Hastings, Sparta, Corunna, Grand Rapids, The remainder of the day s activities are: Washburn, I en Washburn, Tom Bogerd and Don Bo- Ionia, Orleans, Ithaca, Lake Odessa, Alto, Detroit, Vicksburg, Sidney, Belmont, Bay City and New Loth- Carnival booth opening at the Ada Ball Park at 1 p.m. gerd are putting in many nights of readiness to make rop. Penny Scramble at 1:30 for children in the 1-5 and the celebration something that will not be forgotten. 6-8-year-old age brackets. Be there on the Fourth, there's something for every- Cheryl VonEhr one. Two legged races at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26th, the Lowell Area Jaycee Pageant Water ball fights between the Ada and Cascade Fire Chairman announced a change in the Miss Lowell Show- boat court. Miss Linda Stankwitz has been replaced by Miss Cascade's Celebration Set- Cheryl VonEhr as 2nd runner-up of the Miss Lowell Showboat Pageant Miss Stankwitz's resignation is due to prior conunit- ments which she felt would keep her from making the many public appearances in which the court has sched- Plans Its Biggest Blast uled. Miss VonEhr is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cascade promises visitors to its 1972 Fourth of July Several traditional food concessions also return in- VonEhr or 77C7 Knapp, N.E., Ada, Michigan. festivities another blast this year. Over 15,000 were cluding com fritters and fat balls sold by the Junior Mr. attracted to the community's traditional Independence and Mrs. Society; a bake sale by the Cascade Fish; a She attended Lowell High School and is a 1972 Day celebration last year; and several new events are homemade pie sale by volunteer firemen's wives; and graduate. She will join Miss Lowell Showboat '72, Cher- yl Hoyle, and 1st runner up, Miss Cindy Ball, as they set to please even greater crowds this Tuesday, July the Crusaders' soda pop stand. Additional displays are travel through the state promoting the Lowell Show- 4th. also invited and expected. Friday, July 7, it the last day to register for the boat. The day of family fun, reunion and observance of August 8 Primary Election, with your Township or From the opening of booths until the American flag dims closing the fireworks display, the day will be event- America's independence is a community effort open to :i City Clerk. ful. (In case of rain, and that's also traditional, events all The Cascade Fire Department, local churches and Artists T o Display are merely delayed until the sun comes out.) M. Mally, community groups assume the lead assisted by volun- fo give their employest a well-daserved long week- named 1972 general chairman, has announced the follow- teers. end, ail of the Lowell Automobile Deelen will be ing time schedule for the Cascade affair: In addition to Chairman Mally, the 1972 committee Arts and Crafts At , includes Ted Cipperoni, treasurer; Tom Gaskell, secre- doted Monday, July 3 and Tueattay, July 4~Gena « 10:00 a.m. Booths open for all day. _ A• i#n. CavmSAA I ••••! ••1^1 ^J —A tary; the Rev. Ray Gaylord and Tom Boersma, booth Muxo oemce, inip#ri*i moicni, JoCKfon nrKnon, 10:30 a.m. PARADE. Featuring the Sy Dykhouse Fallasburg Show co-chairmen; with HoUy Brandsma, Evelyn Schurtz, Royce Ford, Smith and Ctemenz, Thomet Chevrolet, Township Band, fire equipment, floats, Grover Buttrick and Jeff Davis. The day really belongs, West Central Michigan Historical Society is com- Wittenbach Sales, and DeMull's Auto Parts. antique cars, decorated bikes, pets and however, to the thousands who bake cookies, join the pleting plans for the annual Fallasburg Arts and Crafts young'uns. Garrett Baker and Hugh Sla- parade, build and work in booths, paddle canoes, play Show on the Fourth of July. ter, honorary marshalls. Prizes for beri Motoreydn, like little children-should be teen ball, exclaim over the fireworks and enjoy freedom's - Twenty-five artists are coming to display their vari- patriotic decorations. d not heerd While the problems of rattling pipes ring! 11:00 a.m. Southern baked chicken dinner. Service ety of arts and crafts, jewelry making, candle making, d noisy mufflen might strike some at ooraiderable, ctiina painting and portraits, along with paintings in continues through noon hours by Cas- i it Is the visibility proWems that poee the greatest oils and water colors and paintings on barn wood. on several of the city's blind cor- cade Church CYF. 11:00 a.m. Little League games at Thomapple Val- Ada Questioas Display Master Gould Rivette reports a wagon drawn ley Lion Club Park on Thomapple River by a team of horses will be on hand to carry people A motorcycle study deeriy shows that in 70 per- Drive. from the art show sight to the covered bridge. Farther cent of accidents involving automobiles and motor- on up the hill the Old School House will be open as a 1:00 p.m. Canoe race down the Thomapple. cydes, the autoist simply did not see the cydlst in County's Bill museum and filled with memorables of yesteryear when 1:30 p.m. Free boat rides upriver, departing from time. Cascade Dam powerhouse landing. The Ada Township Board has requested a meeting Fallasburg was a thriving community. , The cydlst should also exercise spedal caution at 2:00 p.m. Annual Waterball Grudge Match. Cascade with the Kent County Controller Frank Evans to ob- Refreshments will be available or picnic tables are and observe all the speed regulations on vs. Ada Volunteer Firemen, near Ada tain an explanation on why the statement for the new scattered around this scenic park for your use. W.C.M.- city's streets. covered bridge. sheriffs patrol program was much higher than expected. H.S. invites you to come and have an old fashioned 4th 3:30 p.m. Slow pitch (softball) game. Cascade Chris- Ada's first month billings was $4,176. The township of July ai Fallasburg Park. tian vs. Cascade Christian Reformed shares a patrol car with Cascade Township and had the During the Sundays of July and August th« 11 Church teams. Two men hospitalized understanding the cost would be only $5.600-split two a.m. worship service at the First United Methodist after last year's free-for-alL See it this ways. Barbara Hoats Is Church on Eest Main Street will be changed to 9:46 Fourth on Slater's Driving Range. The County's bill for services rendered showed the km. The summer schedule wMI be 8:30 a.m. wor- 5:00 p.m. Internationally known sky divers bail patrol car traveled 11,150 miles in Ada alone during Wayne State Grad •ship; 9:46 a.m. Church School; and 9:46 a.m. wor- out over driving range to end the conflict the first month. Ada clerk, Kenneth Anderson, said, ship. on the field. "At that rate of travel, the Township may have to buy President George E. Gullen Jr. awarded degrees to • • • 5:30 p.m. Booths and rides continue in full swing a replacement car in another two months." 4,788 candidates at Wayne State University's commence- Star Furniture on East Main Street has liquidated 'til dark. Under the contract between the County and Town- ment exercises June 20, at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The their stock, end te out of business ... the building 9:00 p.m. Giant Fireworks Display. Watch nearly ship, the county finances personnel for the patrol from number of graduates set a new record for a spring com- forcneriy housed a grocery stow end ice cream parlor a grand go up in glorious color over federal funds, while the townships buy the cars and mencement. ... and going back even further, a hotel. Mount Cascade! (Room for all to view their equipment. Among the graduates was Barbara Irene Hoats of 421 in Cascade Square and the gravel pit.) N. Jefferson Street, Lowell. She received her master of • • • Other Business... Brand-new at the celebration this year will be heli- Social Woik Degree. The newly formed Senior Citizens Club of Lowell copter rides, a Ferris wheel and a Space Walk. Several At a recent meeting of the Township Board, authori- will hold a potiuck supper July 10 at 6 p.m. in tha popular day-long activities return: The dunk-the-fire- zation was given to Supervisor Sherm Coryell to study First Untied Methodist Church on East Main Street men baseball throw, ponycart rides, football and ring two proposed ordinances-one permitting open burning SCHOOL REUNION AT CLARKSVILLE The get-togsther is open to dl interested senior dti- tosses. in the Township and the other, an electrical ordinance, The annual school reunion at the Clarksville School zans. A door prize will go to the person who ctmes Another new event in the Old Township Hall will be to be modeled after the National Electric Code. will be held in the school's all-purpose room on Sunday, up with the best name for the new group. an antiques and odds 'n ends sale which the Cascade Two surplus voting machines were purchased from July 9. All former students and teachers are invited to the • • • Church choir will sponsor. Donations are being accept- Grand Rapids Township, bringing the Ada total to six potiuck dinner being served at noon. Each person attend- The American Legion Bowling Lanes on East Main ed to help pay for the choir's new Yamaha-rehearsal for the two precincts. There are 2,250 registered vot- ing is to bring their own table service. "Street will be dosed for the month of July. piano, not motorcycle. ers in the Township. tlfiMfi fc'iiWilli I lillilliin "i' lillim

Lowell Ledger-Suburban Life, July 1, 1972 Keith Avery, who injured his back last Monday was Lowell Ledger-Suburban Life, July I, 1972 erroneously reported to be in Blodgett Hospital. Keith Above The Board is a patient at Butterworth Hospital, in satisfictory con- dition. round vj * * * Celebrating birthdays the first week in July are: i Swim into Summer round Sllto Theo Schutt, Nancy Wills, Alice Ryder, Paul Wilcox, Paving Will Do Away 3 Mabel Scott, Delores Doyle, Tyrus Wessell, Mabel Bar- | 'S ton, Jason Barber, Mrs. Ben Kerekes, and Elaine Blash- with a bikini ^ y er. LAST DAY TO REGISTER COMMUNITY MEETING, JULY 10 * * * The last day to register for the August 8 Primary A community meeting of the Campau Lake residents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Rowc and Mr. and Mrs. Jnmcs With Muddy Hallways From SI5.00 sponsored by the Campau Lake Association will be held Miss Cathy Walker has been an operative patient at )Election with Bowne Township clerk, Mrs. Evelyn Bartlett will celebrate their anniversaries on July I. On The contract for paving part of the playground areas him as head of the uuidoui classroom program for next the Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, while Mrs. ! Smith, is this Friday, July 7, between the hours of 8 Monday, July 10, at the Kettle Lake School beginning the second of July Mr. and Mrs. Don Kelley will observe at both Alto and Bushnell Elementary Schools will go year, stating that he did not feel he had accomplished Wayne (Nancy) Cookingham has been hospitalized at a.m. to 8 p.m. at 7 p.m. their 24th anniversary. to Murphy Blacktop of Grand Rapids, Board of Educa- all he intended to do this past year and would rather be On tile agenda for the evening will be a discussion Blodgett for surgery. To be voted on in the August primary election arc « • * tion members decideil at their final meeting of this back full time in the classroom. involving around the lake's water level and other topics * • • candidates for the offices of United States Senator, school year. The board granted his request. pertaining to lake improvements. New addresses: Mr. and Mrs. George Noteware are Representative in Congress, State Representative's), Murphy not only turned in the low bid but also pro- Mr. and Mrs. David Brandsma are now residing at now residing in Valley Vista Village at 121 Brenda Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk and Regis- All interested citizens of the area are urged to be in vided the longest guarantee of the work, coming in with Use of School 2757 Cascade Spring Drive. Their new number is 949- Street. Mr. and Mrs. Avery Block have moved to 418 . ter of Deeds, County Treasurer, County Commission- attendance. three years as compared with two for some bidders and 4296. North Hudson Street. Board members Miller and Mettemick were appoint- ers), Drain Commissioner, Surveyor and Township offi- • • • none at all for others. TELEPHONE NEWS IN... . • • • ed to work with the Assembly of God Church officers cers. Miss Janel Belding will be the life guard and recrea- It is felt the paving will do away with a lot of muddy on their request to use school facilities for church serv- All news in the Alto area will be inserted into the hallways plus provide areas for hop-scotch, jumping Also to be nominated arc Ju s of the Court of Ap- tional director at Camp Crystal this summer. Beginning internships at the Grand Rapids Osteo- ices until their building is erected. Mettemick was quite Alto column, at no charge. A simple telephone call to rope, outdoor basketball and other activities for the peals. Circuit Judges, District Ju ie(s), and Probate • • • pathic Hospital July I are J. Jay Mittner, D.O., gradu- strong in his feeling that the more that school buildings 897-9261, with facts about upcoming events, etc., will HOT as a students. I Judge. ate of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and can be used, the better the public is served. enrich the Alto news... take part in keeping the com- Mrs. George (Jane) Woodall got her master's degree James R. White, D.O., graduate of College of Osteo- Denies Transfer munity events up-to-date. Call your news in today. from Michigan State University. pathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. FIRECRACKER Property Transferred • * • A report on the denial of a property transfer for Dar- 25 YEARS AGO ... Mittner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mittner, win and Donald Thompson, from the Lowell School The new Middle School property has not yet been Visitor's Nights To Be Edgar Shattuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shat- 1040 Cutter Parkway, S.E., and White is the son of Mr. District to the Lake Odessa District, was given by Supt. transferred from Lowell Township to the City of Low- The Alto Businessmen's Club chose Ron Watts as tuck of Saranac, is undergoing basic training at Fort and Mrs. James White, 3432 Burton Ridge, S.E. SAVINGS Leonard Sinke. their delegate to Boys State in East Lansing... Leon- Held At Observatory ell since the request was tabled by the township officials Knox, Kentucky. • • • Sinke attended the recent hearing which came before ard Warner, Commissioner of Highways posted a notice MANY - MANY - MANY until their next meeting. The J. C. Veen Observatory at 3308 Kissing Rock • * • a joint council of both Kent Intermediate and Ionia to residents of Bowne Township that any noxious It was inuicated that township officials may have Road, will be open to visitors without charge from 8 Max Campbell of Saranac, caught both hands in steel In the hospital: Margi Sveadas, Blodgett; Max Nigh, School officials. weeds growing anywhere in the Township must be cut been slightly irritated at not being consulted icgarding to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8 and Friday, July 28. sheetings while at work June 27. He suffered severe la- Butterworth; Theo Bailey, Kent Community; and Pam Sinke seemed to feel that, despite quite eloquent down . . a former Alto resident, Kenneth Wilcox the purchase of the property at the very beginning. When the sky is clear, observations may be made ceration of both hands* and was taken to Ionia County Phillips, St Mary's. pleas by the petitioners and the superintendent of Lake- drowned in a lake near Mancelona ... several area resi- through the observatory telescopes. In addition, a sp^ Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgical repair « • • wood, the main factor influencing the decision was that dents attended the 4th of July rodeo at the 4-H fair- cial program and inspection of equipment and exhibits and was released. all residents of that particular area were given the choice Budget Meeting grounds in Lowell, sponsored by the Clark-Ellis Ameri- is given regardless of weather. of which school district they would like to belong at Board membeis were asked to meet again before can Legion Post. DODGB the onset of change in the boundaries and that the June 30th on the budget and reminded that there is a Thompson's purchased the property after being fully meeting on bus dilveis July 5th and arbitration July 7. and DEPENDABLE aware, not only of the original decision, but that it When requested to attend still another meeting, Dave had been disputed once before and lost. The decision Wingeier said, "I know it's too bad, but I just can't was seven to one, which will probably discourage any meet every night." First Woman Carrier, Harvey Retires further appeal. When Dr. Reagan said, I'll entctain a motion to ad- journ, Wingeier said, "You've got it!" As the first woman rural mail carrier out of Alto, USEM Hire Teachers Alto Post office in 1937. However, instead of strolling off into the night, he Mrs. Grace Neubecker is tackling her job with enthusi- The most interesting aspects of the past thirty-five The hiring of nine new teachers for the coming 72- stayed, along with the other board members, for an ad- asm, and finds it "quite interesting." "It gives me a years. Slater revealed, "was watching the changing sea- 73 school year was okayed by the Board. ditional hour ironing out several additional items that chance to see what's going on out in the country." sons and most of all watching the kids grow up." TRUCKS In the high school will be: Linda Odell, English; still needed attention and decisions. Working as a postal clerk for five years, she was mov- Now that he's retired, Harvey has time to under- Steve Adams, science; Jerry Biernacki, social studies This is a dedicated group. ed into the rural carrier's seat upon the retirement of take his favorite past-time, golfing. For the past five and English, and Dick Brennan, junior high math teach- Harvey Slater. "I never thought I would do this type years he has been a part-time pro instructor at the Sas- iH er will be moved into the high school. of work," she said, "but each day is different.. .along katoon Golf Club, where he can be found daily still ac- Mary E. Garrison, language arts, and Thomas L. Har- with the regular mail there's always parcel posts and/or tively engaged in this capacity. per, math, were hired for the Middle School. C.O.D.'s, and special deliveries to be made." Slater and his wife, the former Alice Porritt, reside Four of the new teachers are on the EIP program. Her six-day a week deliveries on Route 2 take her at 11433 Kirby Street in Alto. Their daughters, Sandy Set for Alto Elementary are Greg Clark, third grade, 65 miles over the country-side, serving some 375 famil- (Mrs. Darroll Barnaby) reside in Plymouth, and their and Paula Marsman, first grade. Robert Titcombe was ies. son. Dr. James Slater, Rid, works at the Atomic Re- V-8'i, 6'i, Sticks, Automatics, % Tons, named Bushnell kindergarten teacher and Russell Bacon, When she's not engaged in her postal duties, she can seaich Lab in Ames, Iowa. They also have three grand- • % Tons, Sportsman's, Tradesman's, 4- Middle School language. (This is a Michigan State In- be found at home, 6061 Bancroft Avenue, doing house- children. Wheel Drives, utilities and Toppers. tern program whereby the student teaches the last / hold duties and finding time for her hobbies, garden- "It was a happy job," he added, and 1 miss it I al- year of his college). . ing, decorating, hunting and fishing. We have a real good selection of both There stilTremains an opening in high school art. ways wondered what I'd do with all the spare time I Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller announce the arrival of a •i For eight years, her husband John (Jack) has been a New and Used Trucks that are properly Phil Kropf s suggestion that maybe new board member was going to have when the day arrived for roe to retire, son, Derik, bom June 14 at Blodgett Memorial Hospi- * printer for the Grand Rapids Press. They have two sons, serviced for your summer driving pleasure Blanche Mullen would be interested in the position at but with my golfing, I'm having a hard time trying to tal in Grand Rapids. Mark, 15., and— David ' , "13 . get in a little fishing, and doing the tilings Alice sets up and safety. double her "present school board salary (J 100 per ) Slater Retires for me around the house." . year) wasn't taken seriously by anyone ... especially SEE this Rice selection today, Mrs. Mullen. With the coming of 1972, also came the retirement This winter, it will be off to Florida for the Slaters, Bits O' Business of Harvey Slater from the Postal service. He joined the where they will enjoy the life of retirement Schedule Changed JAVE, $AVE, {AVE Over the past five years, costs of attending college The Drivers' Education department asked for and re- have advanced about 10 percent more than have prices and ceived a change in their work schedule which will pro- LOWELL Ada Shoppers Square in general... Television set makers are involved in a Buy With Confidence vide for more raiige driving time and fewer over-the- Open till 9 p.m. Wednetdty Open Daily 10-6 "Battle of Warranties" in which some companies stretch From Your road hours. Since it takes two hours of driving on the Ooeed after 6 p.m. Friday Friday 10-9,676-9231 their warranties covering labor costs to a full year. range to count as one driving hour in fulfilling the DODGE "DISTINGUISHED" DEALER •i'i state requirements, the students will wind up with more (On* of five 14-time winneri In the USA) Open Woo. A Wed. Evening actual driving experience. Questions Taxing LEE TREVINO says Harold Mettemick asked for a public clarification on "Stop in, see the Dodge Boys and get the taxing ability of the board under the new third some of my Championship Faultless class district status. Mettemick stated that it hid been i Business Directory z rumored around Alto that the board could now levy Golf Balls-3 for only $1.50" millage without the vote of the people. \*A. mx. yuy. w. vaal. VA.

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•••• • ••• Lowell Ledger^Subu.ban Life, July I, 1972 Lowdl Ledger-Suburban Life. July 1,1972 Hillcrest Polo Who's Who ... At Kentree Good Summer Fans and Air Conditioners Match Tuesday Go "Like A Breeze" in the Want Ads I Call Variety of Fish Biting Behind every endeavor, there is always a group of 897-9261. hard working people who put their best foot forward, tie grass Hill Road, N.W. will be the sccnc of a July 4th match be- but never seem to reach the lime light of credit that is Lake Michigan Fishermen have found lake trout, duly theirs... such is the crew at the Kentree Polo tween a team from the Kentree Polo Club and the Hill- brown trout, and perch cooperative and easy to find. Club of Ada. crest team. i Trolling with spinners, 35 to 50 feet deep, has been F irst Swim Meet One of the founders of Kentree, Jim Muir and his The holiday match will start at 3 p.m. All polo en- highly successful in catching lake trout oft Muskegon, wife, June, have been regularly seen in the announcer's Whitehall and in Grand Traverse Bay. Trolling with sil- thusiasts are invited to see the action on the new Hill CLOSED box every Sunday afternoon for the past ten years. crest field. ver spwms also accounted for brown trout oflthore With the assistance of June as a spotter and score keep- from Ludington, Frankfort, and Manistee. At Memorial Pooi er, Jim's enthusiastic and informative broadcast of the /• During The great perch fishing that the Department of Na- game adds interest and excitement for the fans. In Tourney tural Resources has been expecting may finally be on The first Swim Meet for the Lowell YMCA was held Formerly both player and referee, Muir is well qual- 'Insurance & June 29, at King Memorial Pool. its way. Good catches of perch caught off piers have ified for his job as the "voice of polo." •Specializing in O'Neilrs been noted at South Haven, Grand Haven, and St. Jo- Individual work Dan Hill of the Lowell Senior High Varsity Tennis The meet for the City of Lowell was July I. On Burt Hathaway and his wife, Marion, work at Ken- Colluion Repair seph. Most of the fish caught were males which are JULY Squad, competed in the recently completed West Mich- Thursday, July 6, the Lowell YMCA Swimmers will tree in the Public Relations department. Burt is one of Body Shop •Reliable slightly smaller than the "jumbo" females. igan Junior Tennis Center Tournament, held at Grand compete against Rockford Community Swim Team. Kentree's earliest polo players and referees. Rapids Martin Luther King and Union High School This is also a home meet and begins at 1 p.m. Bass fishing has been good on Wabasis, Cranberry 2756 Kreft at 28th St. AMERICAN LEGION A former Major in the Paratroopers, he is now retir- Results of these meets will be given in the next issue of and Whitefish Lakes. Minnows, crayfish, nightcrawlers, CASCADE courts. The announcer's booth is like a second home to ed and ably handles public relations and tickets. Both and a variety of artificial lures often tempt these port- After drawing a bye in the first rourW, Hill outlast- the Ledger. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muir. Burt and Marion are ardent polo fans and have spent CALL US AT BOWLING LANES ing fish to strike. Plastic nightcrawlers are a highly suc- ed Gerry Sakowski of West Catholic; 7-5, 6-3. The com- Open swim periods: many hours in promoting the game of polo in the Great- cessful bait especially when bounced along the bottom 805 E. Main St, Lowefl 897-7566 petition was rougher in the third round as Russ Stand- 1-2:25 p.m., Mon. thru Sat., er Grand .Rapids area. of suck streams as the Muskegon, Flat, and Thomapple 949-6840 age of Lakeview ousted Hill from the tournament with Bob and Ginny Bond, founders and developers of 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday and Rivers and Grand River bayous. a 6-2,6-3 victory. 7-8:00 p.m. Monday thru Fri., Kentree Riding Stables, have spent many long hours in Bluegills have been biting well in Woodard and Mor- HUl was the first Lowell entry in the annual affaii have been well attended. Adult Swims, Monday and the support of the sport of polo. Well known for teach- rison Lakes in Ionia County and in Murray, Wabasis, for several years. This year's tournament drew a record- Wednesday, 8-8:55 and Teen Swim, Tuesday and Thurs- ing many the art of horseback riding, Bob and Ginny and Myers Lakes in Kent County. Walleye remain popu- breaking 649 registrations. day, 8-8:55 have been offering water fun for a large are dedicated members of the club. lar targets at the Hardy Dam backwater, and at Lakes number of area folks. Family Swims, 8-8:55 p.m. on Sunday polo is never complete, without the seventh Cadillac and MitchelL Trolling or drifting with minnows Friday and 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday offers the entire chukker on Bob and Ginny's porch. or nightcrawlers is a good bet to catch one of these de- HORTHSTAR family an opportunity to swim together. Sell Don't Wants' lectable fish. With A Want Ad Catfish usually received very little attention in the past but as more and more fishermen are finding out, TO GRAND RAPIDS Lmv* Lowell these fish can hold their own as a hard fighter and as fine table fare. Catfish will eat nearly any kind of bait, 1:40 p.m. 5:46 p.m. 9:03 P.m. WARNING Arrive Grend Raplda nightcrawlers, pork fat, or even strips cut from another 2:10 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 9:30 p.m. fish. RETURNING Every After dusk is usually the bert time to fish for these Children confronted with a boring summer may be "pests." The Lowell YMCA Day Leeve Grend Replda unattractive fish. They may be caught in most areas of I Camp can remedy the situation. Boys and girls aged 7-12 are encouraged to join in on I 6:00 a,m. 9:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m. the Grand and Thomapple Rivers. Although the catfish Jim Havanga. 6913 Knapp. holds a 22 pound Chi- Arrive Lowell the fun at the Day Camp. The camp includes many activities involving nature, hiking, Sunday is not one of the most beautiful fish to catch, he is one nook ha caught on a recent trip to Washington. 6:50 B.in. 10:20 e.m. 5:45 p.m. of the most fun to catch. archery, fishing and swimming. Each week will feature a special trip to some "far-out" TO LANSING Night Steve Harrington place. The camp runs from 9-4 Monday-Friday. The first session is July 10-14, second Leeve Lowell period July 17-21 and the third period July 24-28. As you register you will receive a 6:50 e.m. 10:20 e.m. 5:45 p.m. T-shirt with the camp insignia on it The cost of tlie happening is $10 per week for Y- I Arrive Lenalng 8:05 a.m. 11:40e.m. 7 OO p.m. plus Stock Car Racing Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bond hold plaque recoyiizing members and $12 per week for non-Y-members. RETURNING Kentree Polo Ckib as a member off the United States Time Trtali S fun. Pint Race 8 {un. Golf Polo Association. I Leeve Lentlng Ardent polo fans, the Burt Hathaways handle the 12:20 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:50 p.m. public relations details at Kentree. Arrive Lowell 1 Chatter I I 1:40 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 9:03 p,m. Radio Service Co. 206 E. Meln Street Kentree Polo 897-9276 Clarke's Motor Speedway REST ROOM Schedule gQUIPPEfl Clarksville AIR July 9 Physically Handicapped Benefit July 16 Michigan Championship at Detroit Scramble Best Ball was played by the Attwood Golf July 23 Goodwill Industries Game League at Arrowhead Tuesday night. July 30 Mich, Champ. Finals at Kentree 1450 W. Main 897-9225 The three-man team of George Miles, Dave Robert- August 6 To be scheduled (rain date) August 13 Oldsters vs. Youngsters, Trophy imperial SALES, SERVICE, ^LEASING son and Merle Sebastian toured the nine holes of play in 34 sirokes, two under par, to capture first place. Donated by Old Man Gilmore Second place, however, was not determined until a August 19-20 Bob Bond Challenge Cup* two hold play-off was made. In the end, it was the August 27 To be scheduled (rain date) team of Tom Ragains, Tom Stonehouse and Larry Crit- SepL 3 National Opens, Oakbrook, I1L motors-lowell Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., till 9 Breaking Pool Rules is inviting trouble. Drown- tenden over Jim Antccki, David Blair and Dave Wuii. Sept 10 Lakewood (Detroit) at Kentree (formerly McQueen / LOWELL YMCA ing b the third leading cause of aockkntal death, SepL 17 Kentree to Barrington, 111, » • • claiming mora then 7.000 Ihras each yew. Parents SepL 24 To be scheduled (rain date) Motor Sales) / SWIM MEET SCHEDULE should not allow this kind of rou^i play at pooMda. The Women's "Play Anytime" golf league at Arrow- October 1 To be scheduled (rain date) They should teach youngsters rules off saffaty from heau has 24 golfers participating. October 8 To be scheduled (rain date) *June 29 Kentwood the start According to course owner, Charles Lundy, "the October 15 To be scheduled (rain date) •July 1 City Meet Home ladtorare turning m some good scores, and with their This schedule is subject to change due to weather •Juiy 6 Rockford Home tuodippt, it close the kkoh and visiting clubs schedules. 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i I imately $750.00, with payroll and student schedul- Lowell Ledger-Suburbin Life, July 1,1972 ing to be transferred there as soon as practicable. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. Lowell Ledger-Suburbin Life, July 1, 1972 Fraudulent Tax 7. Motion by Siogle, seconded by Miller, to award the Reed, Goldsboro Booked Sumthin' Old, Sumthin' New. Sumthin' bid on the 30 Qt. Mixer for the Senior High School For Me, Sumthin' For You ... in the Want to Douglas brothers at their low bid price of $1,- Ads. Read them regularly. 465.00. Returns Appalling Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. 8. Motion by Siegle, seconded by Miller, to award the "I strongly recommend regulation for the tax prepar- Board of Education Regular Meeting June 12,1972. bid on the Convection Oven for the Senior High Showboat Will Appeal To Young and Old Second ation industry that will minimize, if not completely Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. School to Douglas Brothers at their low bid price halt, abuses within the industry," said Frank Hansen, When the Lowell Showboat comes sailing around 'Members Present: Reagan, Siegle, Mettemick, Ger- of $1,680.00. local manager for K & R Block, America's Isrgest tax Cattail Bend on the River in its 40th anniversary runs, making regular appearances on Campbell's popular TV ard, Kropl, Miller, Wingeier. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. MoMonCarrifd. preparation service. the last two weekends in July (20-22 and 27-29) it will show, often highlighted by the spot featuring Glen and Section Members Absent : None. 9. Motion by Siegle, seconded by Miller, to award the "The findings of the Internal Revenue Service's be carrying a boa; load of amateur and professional tal- Jerry, their guitars, and the kind of music they love. THE DUTCH COOKIE PLATE Motion by Miller, seconded by Wingeier, to approve bid on the Stainless Steel Portable Wing Table to crackdown during this past filing season on fraudulent ent, selected for the entertainment of the whole fam- In addition to his "added attraction" status on the in Plantation Colonial Pattern the minutes of the Spccial Meeting held on June 6, Douglas Brothers at their low bid price of $135.00. tax returns are appalling," outlined Hansen. ily- elite Festival of Music concert package that headlines made by famous English Pottery - 1972. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. Mason's of Stoke-on-Trent, England .. "Government regulations must be enacted to set up The top professional stars on the 1972 show are Atkins, Floyd Cramer and Boots Randolph, Reed head- Ayes: 7. Nays: C. Motion Carried. 10. Mrs. Prins called to the attention of the board the and standards of competence and ethics for tax preparers, "Guitar Man" Jerry Reed (the first weekend) and capti- lined appearances on his own and also ioined up from delays she had experienced in trying to collect on Lowell Ledger cor 100 page catalog of and set minimum standards of financial stability for tax Motion by Siegle, seconded by Gerard, to approve vating Bobby Goldsboro (the second weekend.) time to time with the touring Campbell. (They re shar- school insurance covering her son's athletic injuries. "Timeless Furniture Made by Forslund" preparers or preparation firms," stated Hansen. payment of building and site bills as listed. Performing on the Showboat stage, the two enter- ing numerous dates again in Summer '72.) Both for ^5.00 Postpaid. 11. Melvin Noble, representing the Calvary Memorial "Specifically, I was very pleased to see that the Pres- Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. tainers will headline the "minstrel show under the Offstage, Jerry Reed is much the private person. He Plate size 9" x 11". Assembly of God Church requested use of school ident of our Company assumed a leading role during an Motion by Mettemick, seconded by Milkr, to ap- stars" along with an 80-volce Showboat Chorus, six shares a quiet home life around Nashville with his wife Suburban Life Carl Forsl u nd ( •n<1 Son|) buildings for religious services. appearance last week before a Congressional subcom- prove payment of general fund bills as listed. zany endmen, a chorus line of beauties, the Showboat Prissy (for Priscilla), who often does background-sing- 122 EAST FULTON. (Downtown) GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 49502 mittee in Washington, D. C., as he recommended a sys- Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. 12. Motion by Siegle, seconded by Miller, to adjourn at Band, and Mr. Interlocutor himself, Gordon Gould. ing on Nashville sessions, and their two daughters, Sei- 9:30 to go into executive session and meet with dina and Charlotte. , tem of registration for ail tax preparers who prepare in- OLD BUSINESS The nightly shows, starting at 8:30, will see the col- representatives from the Lowell Education Associa- come tax returns for a fee. I understand that the na- orful craft make its landing before capacity crowds, His interests include golfing (Jerry finished first, tion. tional organization of Public Accountants, other pro- 1. Agreement was reached with the fire marshal to use stage side at Showboat Stadium. ahead of Campbell, in the annual Country Music tour- luly 1st,1972 fessional groups, as well as many congressional leaders regular fire resistant curtains in the new middle Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. Top recording artists in their fields, both Reed and ney last outing), fishing and books about religion, phil- have endorsed our stand. school cafetorium, rather than asbestos as previously Motion by Wingeier, seconded by Kropf, to adjourn Goldsboro have worked their way up the ladders to suc- osophy and people who've succeeded beyond normal "H & R Block has always felt that the best system specified. The fire marshal did require the architect at 10:25 p.m. cess with such talents as songwriting, singing, and per- measure. to include a sprinkling system in the high school of taxation must, by its nature, be somewhat complex forming. In that last category, there doubtless may one day be media center addition. Respectfully submitted, in order to be equitable for all taxpayers. Persons seek- Harold Mettemick, Secretary Those attending the 1972 Showboat arc in for a real a book about the Guitar Man, Jerry Reed. ing help with their tax returns should be able to rely 2. Motion by Gerard, seconded by Mettemick, to au- treat. Tickets will go on sale July 6, with ticket loca- Bobby Goldsboro with confidence upon the tax preparation industry. thorize Superintendent Sinke to open the position tions being opened in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Hast- lar of contemporary artists while earning him the re- Bobby Goldsboro has a slight Southern drawl and of assistant principal in the junior high school. ingt, Ionia, Lansing and Muskegon, also on that date. spect of his fellow professionals. "Every year H & R Block conducts a tax course con- lives in Nashville. But if you think this makes him only Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Canied. When not performing, Bobby and his wife spend sisting of 72 hours of classroom instruction. Many of Telephone orders will also be accepted after July 6. a country artist, you're wrong. Since Bobby Goldsboro 3. Agreement was reached between the architect, their time at the home they recently built on several the graduates are selected for further training and pos- The Showboat number is 897-9237 (area code 616). first rose to national prominence with "See The Funny school officials, and contractors to move the pond ART'S acres outside Nashville. The Goldsboro's have two chil- sible employment with H & R Block. Even with the ad- Jerry Rend Clown" in 1964, he has topped the charts in all cate- site to the north in order to find more suitable soil dren: Terri, age 4; and Danny, age 6, who has been the ditional instruction, many hours of on-the-job training gories except jazz time and time again with such song as are given to the employee prior to actually preparing re- for fill Rail! I TV Sirvici Jerry Reed is a performer, a singer, a songwriter, a inspiration for more than one of Bobby's songs. Nash- 4. Motion by Siegle, seconded by Miller, to accept the musician, a record producer and, anytime anyone gets "Little Things," "Voodoo Woman," "Pledge of Love," ville is also headquarters for Bobby's business interests. turns for clients. COMPLETE REPAIR OF TV - RADIOS "With Pen In Hand," "Broomstick Cowboy," "Autumn bid on the Combined Arts, Crafts, Homemaking and around to totaling the statistics, a winner, These include two music publishing companies (House ANTENNAS - ETC of My Life," "Honey," "The Straight Life," and his Graphics Furnishings for the new Middle School He used to enjoy that reputation solely around Nash- of Gold and Bobby Goldsboro Music Company), two 'Guitar Man' Rend latest "Watchin' Scotty Grow." from Grand Rapids Mill at the bid price of $35,244. ville, his professional base of operation, and particularly record production companies (Unicom Productions Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Canied. \ PHONE: IIM1II Country musk fans, who continue to form the hard- ed ughts in gin mills. He was 16 when a friend intro- Indeed Bobby Goldsboro is one of the few contem- and Cricket Productions, the latter named for Bobby's porary entertainers capable of captivating "country," 5. Motion by Siegle, seconded by Mettemick, to accept core rooting squad for Reed. duced him to Bill Lowery, one of the music industry's talent for imitating the cricket noise to perfection and "pop" and "easy listening" another reason, as Bobby's the bid on Science Furnishings for the New Middle But recognition, acceptance and applause broaden- major entrepreneurs, who headquarters in Atlanta. to the consternation of waiters or ladies with a fear of I Art Warning - Proprietor appeal lies not only in his engaging voice but his talents School from Classrooms, Inc., at their bid price of ed for the tall, blond, stringbean thin entertainer as the Lowery led Reed to a contract with Capitol Records insects), and the Viking Records label on which Bobby as a composer and lyricist as well. For this reason Golds- $43,037.00. 70"s moved into gear, and he's now taken on the valid as writer and singer. An assortment of artists began re- is busy producing for other artists. Bobby still writes boro is also one of the few entertainers to enjoy ac- Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. international flavor that defies and denies any b bels. cording his tunes, a number written under the alias and records for Liberty/UA, with whom he has worked claim for recordings of both his own compositions and ITDOESNT "Jerry Hubbard," a name he often uses on compositions since 1963. 6. Motion by Wingeier, seconded by Siegle, to table Were any proof needed, it came in March when the those of other writers. hiring an assistant principal in the Senior high school National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences hon- to this day. He is still an avid sports enthusiast and plays in many until a special meeting is held Thursday night, June Newlywed's .4''K ored Reed with a "Grammy" award as Country Mu- After exercising his military obligation for Uncle golf tournaments around the country as well as attend- 15, to interview candidates. sic^ Outstanding Male Vocalist for the year. Sam (1959-61), Reed settled in Nashville, acknowledg- ing as many baseball games as he can find time for. His Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. insurance Two other reasons were a pair of the past year's ma- ed home of Country music, and promptly became a stel- hobby is collecting antique cars. NEW BUSINESS record hits, "Amos Moses and "When You're Hot lar member of the city's recording studio elite. As his lyrics prove, Bobby Goldsboro is a highly sen- ou're Hot," back-to-back best-sellers written and per- Chet Atkins, one of Country music's major domos, sitive young man with an optimistic love of life. lis suc- 1. Motion by Wingeier, seconded by Siegle, tc author- new from Sentry formed by Jerry. (It was "Hot" that led to the "Gram- brought Jerry into the RCA fold in 1965. cess has shown that there is most definitely a market »ize Mr. Sinke to purchase a Clark scrubber. my.") By then Reed had been nicknamed "Guitar Man," for music with feeling and depth, a market for humor Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. and love that transcends categories and makes labels Another was his role as a regular on pal Glen Camp- after a song he wrote that became another in Elvis' 2. Motion by Siegie, seconded by Miller, to approve unnecessary. It is this universality of message and mood for new budgets! steady line of hits, and the designation held as the range payment of tuition and transportation for students bell's weekly variety show for CBS-TV, with frequent that will insure Bobby Goldsboro's popularity no mat- opportunity to demonstrate his exceptional guitar vir- of his pickin' prowess showed up on one after another attending Lincoln Trainable School for the summer ter what fads come and go. Now a yo«R| aunkd iny caa let tuosity and other performing facets that bear the stamp LP. of 1972. full life innnaoe protection ead of originality. He's due back for another season's go- And, as if to prove the point, the Country Music As- MJLMJ.UJLUJJUUUUULM m.»,MJ-tX«,(UHJUIJLh Ayes: 7. Nays; 0. Motion Carried. pay for it later. Sentry wBI help round in September. sociation honored him as' Instrumentalist of the Year" 3. The Board recognized the outstanding and dedica- yo« ptaa your policy. And your for 1970, moving him into the top spot until then earn- ELECTRICAL ted years of service rendered by Barbara Vo? in her Add as well the canny counsel of personal manager Nick Sevano, given substantial credit for the across-thc- ed annually by his idol, Atkins. ten years with the Transportation Department. bcard success of Campbell, who says he became involv- His duet album with Chet, "Me and Jerry," mean- WIRING-FIXTURES-REPAIRS !)) 4. The ground breaking ceremony at the new middle new frieMlI C«fl yoor Sentry mm ed with Reed on the strength of a necessary discovery. while, won a "Grammy" that year from the National school site will be held at 3 pjn. on Sunday, June G. E. APPLIANCES today. "There's no one around like him," according to Se- Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, as "Best 25,1972. vano, whose professional years have been devoted to Country Instrumental Performance." 5. The board committee met with Carl Christenson, performers such as Sinatra, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, "Amos Moses" was released in 1971, became a run- Lioyd Ritzema, and King Doyle from St. Mary's. Rickert Electric Al Martino and Annie Murray. "That's the key." away best-seller, and gained Reed his first Gold Re- The St. Mary's committee offered to sell 5.75 acres Phone 897-9802 208 S. Hudeon, Lowei ! Frank Schueller •vr "If Jeny were another Glen or another Frank, that cord, signifying sales in excess of $1-million. It crossed for $10,000 per acre. The board tabled any action (LSENTRI Y 1838 Buttrick S.E. -- woulda'lbm^'iieepr niliMii,It'sirwre - aw from the Country charts onto the Pop charta* car- until the next meeting. • m- ah, Michigsn ISURANCE important that he s Jerry Reed, a one-of-a-kind original. rying with it his^Ceoigia Sunshine'''album, his "When 6. Motion by Wingeier, seconded by Siegle, to join tl.j BIN- Phone 876-9526 That kind makei stardom faster, bigger and longer. Ycrti re Hot You're Hot" single follow-up, and just Kent Intermediate School District in using the In- AMUTUAL COMPANY It started for Jeny Reed in his hometown, Atlanta, about everything released since. terstate system of data processing, to include gener- Ga., where he worked days in cotton mills and perform- Enter Sevano, meanwhile, and Jerry found himself Forest Hills al fund accounting, at an additional cost of approx- Septic Tank Service Captivating Goldsboro 949-8143 Bom in Marianna, Florida on January 18,1941, Bob- by had a typical chUdhood, complete with fights with Owner Mike Fuller his older brother and terrorizing the neighbors by de- veloping his pitching arm on his paper route. In the ninth grade his family moved <0 Dothan, Alabama, where Bobby graduated from Dothan High School. His parents still operate the florist business they began in To (ivo oor employees a Dothan during Bobby's high school days. But, we're Going e Come to the Lowell Showboat Stadium During high chool and his two years at Auburn Uni- well-deserved long week end versity, Bobby's main interests were sports and music, with scholastics last on the list. His involvement with all of the at 8:30 p.m. and see ... music, began when a buddy down the block received a Te Do It Anyway! ukelele as a gift The friend was not very musically in- } 1 clined, but Bobby began strumming on the uke when- LOWELL * OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY I***** ever he was visiting. To his surprise, he became a good player. His parents gifted him with a guitar and Bobby 35 variety Acts began perfecting his skill, beginning by playing along with the radio and then graduating to writing songs of AUTOMOBILE * his own. TAKE Advantage of this Bobby had no "formal" music training other than Compete in the two weeks of piano lessons with a teacher who soon be- DEALERS ^ came frustrated at being stood up for baseball practice. At Auburn, Bobby joined forces with a group of friends * * and formed a small band which played at local dances and concerts in the area. Through a friend with ambi- * WILL BE * tions to become a manager, the group won an audition with Roy Orbison who was planning a concert tour in m m mLLtom the area. * CLOSED The boys won the audition and played as back-up musicians on four dates with Orbison, who then thought Mr ss they were good enough to work with him on a more Monday July 3rd Talent Search Show permanent basis. During the two years they worked to- gether, Goldsboro and Roy became good friends and collaborated on a number of songs. Bobby's composing and talents, combined with his sensitive approach to lyrics, brought him to the attention of Liberty/United Artists, Tuesday July 4th Today ! with whom he signed in 1963. Bobby not only launched his musical career during his days at Auburn but began another important part of Gene's Auto Service Geienl Admission Tickets his life as well, meeting and marrying his lovely wife NEW or RENEWAL Proud of our Mary Alice in 1962. Shortly after their marriage, the heritage... Goldsboro's moved to Nashville, which has remained their permanent home ever since. Imperial Motors J 00 Ad«lts-S1.50 After the success of Bobby's first Liberty/UA record- ing "See The Funny Clown" in 1964, the next few of Lowell M. WAYLAND years brought a string of Goldsboro hits to ihe public's *** * ONE YEAR.... 3 Under 12-750 attention. Most of these songs were Bobby's own com- positions and earned him international recognition as a Jackson Motor Sales + balladeer with a great deal of insight into modern feel- *** STATE Box Offici ingii about life and love. It was during this period that w Goldsboro songs became much in demand by other re- . Royce Ford cording artists. One example is ''With Pen In Hand," a * ••• TWO YEARS... J6M BANK Opei All Day lily 8 smash hit for Vicki Carr, which at last count has been recorded by over 70 artists. Concert tours, appearanc- ¥ Smith and Clemenz • es with the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and appearances on every major TV variety show fur- Used Cars M. 6jt LOWELL LEDGER- ther established the talented young man as a favorite of * •** all types and ages of people. In 1968, Bobby recorded one of the few songs in his Thomet Chevrolet repertoire which he did not write. The song was "Hon- * SUBURBAN LI FE i ey," the largest selling single record in the world that and Buick year, and it brought him to the top with demands for IM * >nij Offer Expires July ISth television and personal appearances. "The Straight life," "I'm A Drifter," "Muddy Mississippi Line," and Wittenbach "Watchin' Scotty Grow" are only a few of the songs * ******* ******************* * ***** which have since kept Goldsboro among the most popu- Sales and Service 111 ''lO Lowdl Ledger-Suburban Life, July I, 1972 Dale Hanson, Kraia Haybarker, Dan Hendricks, Patrick Herblet, Dan Hill, Kevin Hoag, Brooke Johnson2, Randy Fertilize Asparagus Jones=. To maintain good spear production, fertilize aspar- lowell Ledger-Suburbin Life, July 1, 1972 High School Kathy Kellogg, Deb Kempker, Marcia Klug, Carolyn Southern Baked agus plants with a complete fertilizer (5-10-10,5-10-5, Off To Cedar Point Wed In Ohio Kyser*, Joanne Kyser, Dorothy Laclc, Jeanette Marks*. 6-24-12, or 10-10-10) In late June. Apply 2H to 3 Margaret Marshall, George Maurlc, Joan Milanowaki, pounds per 100 square feet of garden area. In Ohio, July 10 Steve McKewin, Barbara Nordhof, Larry Noviskey, Dan Chicken Dinner Honor Roll Pierce, Suzanne Richmond, Charles Rlttersdorf+, Mark Water Is Factor For a whole year, Chi Rho 8 members of the Cascade FINAL NINE WEEK MARKING PERIOD Jt Ritzema, Joanne Ross, Peggy Roth, Julie Rutherford. On the Fourth of July the aroma of Southern baked Christian Church have been planning a trip to Cedar PLUMBSNS L HEATING SECOND SEMESTER FINAL MARKS Joni Shade. Richard Siegle, Joann Sterling, Victoria Wntnr j* the number one factor in producing vegeta- chicken will float through the Cascade Area as the Cas- Point Amusement Park on Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio. Stcrzlck, Chris Stuart, Brenda Taylor, Dennis Thomet, ble crops. A good soaking about once every five to six cade Christian Church youth groups will beain serving The group will leave the church at 6 a.m. on Monday, /WOAY897-7534-NITE 897-7104 NINTH GRADE 1 at 11 a.m. in the church, until the chicken runs out. Bonnie Tipton, Nancy VanLaan, Cheryl VonEhr , days Is better than lightly watering every day. July iO; returning around 11 p.m. The church bus will SUNDAY, JULY 2 • 3041.MAIN ST.,LOWELL, MICHIGAN | Craig Anderson, Linda Bailey, John Bergy*, Susan Gary Weemhoff, Brian Whittemore=, Rick Wilcox, Car- High rows or ridges and a definite place for excess On the menu will be Southern baked chicken with be used for transportation. Bieri-f-, Bruce Billock-f, Linda Burton, Glenda Burton, olyn Wingeier, Dave Wlsner, David Yelter. water to mn off contribute to a successful garden. potato salad, cole slaw, buttered egg roll, creamy cho- The youth group will care for the cost of the ticket The Vergennes Cooperative Club will meet Sunday colate pudding and beverage of your choice. The adult Linda Callen, Lloyd Callihan, Robin Childs, Sue Chris- *A11 A's +Honor Roll nine week per- to get on the grounds, but the young people will be re- July 2 at 12:30 at Fallasburg Park for their annual fam- 5 servings will be one-half a chicken, while the children tensen, Dan Courser , MaryAnn Courter+, Debbie Cur- iod only sponsible for the cost of their lunch and supper, also a ily potiuck picnic. The telephone committee is asked Mulch Roses will have one-quarter chickens. tis+, Barbara Dey, Pam Fairman, Dan Flier, Gilbert -*A11 A's Nine week period only dollar toward gas for the bus. to call members and find out the number of guests com- No advanced ticket sales will be held ... the dinner ing, then notify Stella Bradshaw, Chairman. Fonger, Lois Fox+. =Honor Roll 2nd Semester only Mulch your roses about a month before the first blooms appear. Rose bushes gain three advantages is being served on a strict first come, first served basis. Teresa Hale, Sandra Hansen, Joy Homolka, Jaclyn /*A1I A's Semester only TUESDAY, JULY 4 We Carm A Complete Line Johnson, Colleen Kelly, Sandra Kimball, Gail Klooster- from mulches-It helps control weeds, conserves soil All profits from the dinner will be used to send the Organize Brass Choir man. Deb Knoohuisen-f-, Sue Kranenburg, Ronald moisture and Increases soli fertility. high school juniors to the International Affairs Semin- Arts and Crafts Show at Fallasburg Tuesday, July Of Propane t Natural Krebs*, Beverly Kropf, Rick Lenartz, Richard Louj ar in New York City and Washington, D. C. The newly organized brass Choir at Cascade Chris- 4, sponsored by West Central Michigan Historical Soci- Iln, Susan Monroe, Craig Mulder, Robert Pfaller, Jc tian Church made its initial appearance June 18 at the ety, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshments available. 10:30 worship service. Gas Appliances. Piper. WEDNESDAY. JULY 5 Jackie Ransburger, Johnathan Rash, Coralee Rex- Strong Churches Build The choir will play on several Sundays throughout ford, Jeffrey Richardson, Brian Richmond, Diane Rick- Vh'is and That the year. The initial makeup Include David Ellis, trom- Island City Rebekah Lodge No. 282 of Lowell will ' ; crt+, Roseanne Ritzema, Jane Rivette, Gary Roth=, MEEKHOF LUMBER CO. bone Steve Banta, trumpet; Doug Cheney, trumpet; hold a special meeting at the IOOF HiJl Wednesday Lori Ruble, Tom Scheidel-*, Wendy Stinchcomb, Carol J Strong Communities Molly Blanton, French horn; and Tim Holt, tuba. July 5 at 7:30 p.m. ^ . 6045 28th Street SE Stuart, Tom Stuart*, Cindy Vader-*, Lynn Waming+, Rep. Martha Griffiths, D-Mlch., has announced that THURSDAY. JULY 6 Tom Wingeier, Kurt Yost*. while she is not actively campaigning for the Democra- tic vice-presidential nomination, "I would run If nom- A neighborhood Carnival against Dystrophy will be TENTH GRADE 949-2140 inated and I would serve If elected." held Thursday, July 6, at Richard's Park, Lowell, 10 Terry Abel, Shawn Ayres, Mary Bailey, Laurie Baker+, The Democratic's National Convention opens July ^ Estimates •Oelivtry a.m. to 2 p.m.. sponsored by the TaWaAya Camp Fire orgas Ann Bauer+, Tom Borgy, Marie Blanding/*, Carlton 10 in Miami Beach, Florida. Girls and the Horizon Club. Blough, Mark Biough, Laurie Briggs, Deb Condon, Lori S & H Green Stamps SUNDAY. JULY 9 Courser+, Rollin Craft, Joan Dalstra, Mary Dey, Sharon This-and-That Dykhuis. While it seems in this day and age everyone is quick A family picnic for the Three M's of the Lowell Methodist Church will be held at the cottage of Mr. Sherry Fairman, Nancy Gabrion, Phii Gerard, Gar- to condemn youth, we should remember there is prob- and Mrs. Orval Jessup on Woodbeck Lake on Sunday, butt Graham, Nancy Hoag, Matt Hoover, Bonnie Irwin=, ably no more than 2 percent of the entire youth popu- July 9, beginning at 1 p.m. Bob Jastifer=, Ken Kropf*, Teresa Layer, Lynell Leitz- lation causing today's 'turmoil' in the eyes of society. 0nie to CMi That's a pretty good percentage when you figure the man+. Marvin McQueen, Marlene Marks*, Glenna Mill- TUESDAY. JULY 18 er, Angle Parsons-*, Robert Payne. remaining 98 percent are left to carry on the American MRS. FREDERICK DYGERT MaryAnn Ross, Charles Rogers-*, Dean Roth*, Bar- way of life. The young people of today have accepted The next meeting of Flat River Post 8303, VFW, bara Schaaf*, Peggy Schoen+, Bonnie Shade, Lisa Sici- more responsibilities, solved many problems and shown will be held Tuesday evening, July 18, In their club SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL THORNWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH Exchanging their wedding vows, July 1 were Miss * % liano, David Slater, Tara Sprott, Carrie Wcemhoff/*, more initiative than many of their critical elders. Roberta Lynn Boomershlne and Staff Sergeant Freder- rooms on East Main Street. ANNUAL 2276 West Main Street Jerilyn Wells, Randy Werner, Scott Wingeier, Paul Wit' This-and-That Residential, Commercial Buttrick near Thomapple Rd., Ada ick M. Dygert, United States Alt Force. •• t Ada Masonic tenbach. Sunday School 10 a.m. Robert Nelson, Minister Parents of the couple are Mrs. James Gross of Hamil- The FDA is breaking a 61-year precedent and mak- I Industrial Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.' Engagement Told ELEVENTH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 A.M ton, Ohio, Robert Boomershlne of Relly, Ohio, and Mr. ing available to the public Its guidelines on how much Wednesday Family Prayer- WIRING & REPAIRS WORSHIP SERVICE 11A.M. and Mrs. Fred M. Dygert of Ada. .• and Eastern Star Marcia Alderink-*, Babs Anderson, Marie Anderson*, filth it considers unavoidable and tolerable in food. Fellowship 7 p.m. Among the things the government can overlook is one MASTER ELECTRICIAN EVENING GOSPEL SERVICE 6 P.M. The Reverend Robert Nunes performed the seven Mary Anderson*, Gary Barber, Janet Bieri, Pam Briggs+, Rev. Earl Decker o'clock ceremony In Saint Paul United Church of Christ Bernie Bryan+, Drew Condon, Nancy Coons/*, Rick rat or mouse pellet in each pint of wheat, up to 100 PROMPT & COURTEOUS SERVICE For Transportation or Spiritual Counsel, In Hamilton, Ohio. Courter=, Peggy Dalstra, Dale Dawson, Dawn Doezema, million bacteria in a gram of dried eggs and 2S00 aphlds ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH The bride was adorned in a silk organza gown styled Sharon Doyle, Joe Ellis, John Evans+, Terry Fairman*, per 10 grams of hops. The govtmment might not care, Ptione 897-7157!" Call 897-88JS with an empire waist and A-line skirt. Flowers were ap- Fenn Vicki, Colleen Fitzpatrick. but you should have heard the family scream the time Temporary Meeting Facilities 897-9652 pliqued on the skirt and sheer sleeves. Her elbow- Lee Galbreath, Nancie Gwatkin, Pattv Hagen, Harry someone dropped a band-aid in the tossed salad, or Cascade Elementary School EASTMONT BAPTIST CHURCH length mantilla was also edged with fiowered appliques. Haight, Linda Haywood, Melissa Hines, Sandy Hoover+, when the screw worked loose in the mixer and was Burton St. and Cascade Rd. *> She carried a bouquet of white spider mums centered Lori Hunt, Frances Huver, Cindy Irwin, Mari Jastifer, baked in the layer cake-picky, picky, picky! >• • 5038 Caacede Road Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. with orange sweetheart roses. Chicken Debbie Jones, Mike Jousma, Patty Kelly, Kathy Kemp- This-and-That Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Serving at ker, Pat Kerr, Jordan Layer*, Kathy Linscott, Dan Lo- Rev. Robert McCarthy Katherine Boomershlne, sister of the bride, was ma- 11 a.m. mas*. •Death and taxes are always certain, you've always Morning Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. James E. Henning tron of honor, wearing a full-length gown of ivory sat- heard. The saying is true, but there is one big difference in. The attendants wearing gowns of antique gold were Aubrey Marron, Cherie McKeage, Kim McKay, Car- Evening Worship 7 p.m. 1070 Waltham, SE Bor-B-Q between the two: Death Is no worse than it ever was, 11 a.m. Phone: 949-7696 Deborah Boomershlne, sister of the bride and Sharon ol Monroe, Robert Morris, Linda Noviskey, Marsha Primary Church but taxes get more fearsome every year. Income taxes Kallay. Th?y wore white straw garden hats trimmed in Pratt, Harm Perdok, Terry Reynolds, David Ritters- Rev. Dudley Morgan Nursery provided duif. Amy Rogers*, Nuncy Rottier, Bernard Sarniak, are by far the worst of all. School and city taxes we can brown satin ribbons, and carried bouquets of yellow understand, v.* the benefits, but what galls us Youth Pastor mums, wood roses and orange carnations. W MASONIC HALL, ADA DR. Barbara Spitsbergen, Robert Spicer, Karen Stephenson, TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCA) hard-working people is to cough up the confiscatory •• • • • e Janice Vandawater, Karl Yost, Chris Yalacki=, Jeff Thomas Dygert, brother of the groom, was best man. ' e Barnes. federal taxes, a great part of which goes to bureaucracy 2700 E. Fulton Rd. Seating the guests were James and Allan Dygert, broth- $2.00 Donation • and waste, and also to support drones who are too lazy BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH Services of Worship ers of the groom. SENIOR CLASS to work. • onterey 3900 Fulton, East Foliuwing a southern honeymoon trip the couple a Karen Alexander, Cathy Asplund, Jim Barber, Shar- 8:315 i.rr*. & 10:00 a.m. will reside in Lincoln, Nebraska. • • V4 Chicken, French Friet, This-and-That Moming Worship 9:50 a.m. e on Bauer, Marsha Beach+, Babs Bigelow, Cindy Bigelow, Cabbage Salad, Hot Biacaiti Dawn Blasher, Donna Boone, Cindy Bravata, Jeff Brow- Despite the best efforts of narcotics agents, massive Broadcast 10 a.m. - WMAX 1480 Nursery Care Provided Wm and Honey, Beverage er, Patty Curtis+, Brenda Darling, Leo Davies, Deb De- supplies of heroin art rt&hih^lhe Uhirtd StatesrThfe ouse Raymond A. Heine, Pestor •; •mux J OIVJiTiyCTr. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Church World Service, &:&• 4* Vries, Christy DeYoung, Louise Doyle, Sally Doyle. traffic In heroin is so profitable that thousands of push- Evening Service 6:00 p.m. • • § • ers have become rich men, flaunting their wealth in the In Harkimar Hotal 'i&im Nancy Ellis*, Pam Erdman*, Don Fairman*, Arlene Wednesday Service, . > j ; x 7:30p.m. •' « • #• • • ghettos. Payoffs to the police undermine respect for FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Summer Outreach 72 Flanagan, Barbara Froese/*, Alan Graham, Ron Gra Pastor: Rev. Raymond E. Befus ham=. Curt Griffeth, Merrijo Hackstedt+, Randy Hamp, law and order. And the ultimate user-the junkie -has ^ • OF LOWELL become the principal crime threat, feeding his $25-a- 621 East Main 897-7514 Summer butreach 72 for Church World Service al day oi more habit by robberies and burglaries that Serving ^MBOOOI Cascade Christian Church is aiming for the magical com- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - IN ALTO "Feeling Good All Under" bination of three nines (999) in their annual campaign turn city streets into jungles even by daylight. The her- (Reverend Bafley) oin epidemic has reached the point at which society is Comer 60th & Bancroft Ave. to collect usable items. desperate enough to do anything to break the cycle. & American Food Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. The project carried forward under the auspices of The Word was Independence - the World Outreach Committee is being co-chairmaned This-and-That Worship 11 a.m. 8i 7:30 p.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. The date was - by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilcox. Sunday School children Your Wests 319 S. DtvUon Wednesday Prayer Fellowship 7:30 p.m. (Nursery during both services & Church School) Joseph A. Connor, Director of the Chicago Region and Vacation Bible School children will be assisting ELIZABETH DA WSON of the 0. S. Civil Service Commission, today announced Grand RapkU Richard A. Beach, Pastor Dean I. Bailey, Minister with the project as well as the total church family. Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Dawson of rural Clarksville, the approval of a $123,568.00 Federal grant to the John (Topo) Ybarra Hartwell Gosney, Assoc. Minister Telephone 868-3011 ' Being sought are 333 diapers; 333 bars of soap; and announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth State of Michigan. and Phone GL 8-1471 Extension 64 333 remnants of new (or next to new) yard goods, Anne, to Marvin Lloyd Blough. The grant, authorized under the Intergovernmental Ray Saldlvar preferably three to four years each, and dresses, prefer- CALVARY MEMORIAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST The bride-to-be is a 1972 graduate of Saranac High Personnel Act of 1970, will be used to strengthen the ably new or in excellent condition. This would bring School. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Uoyd present system of personnel administration used by pub- Comer Pamell and Bailey the total needed to 999. 2230-3 Mile Road N.E. The Rev. Philip Carpenter Blough of Clarksville. lic health units throughout Michigan. It is expected Money will be accepted, too, and will be exchanged Morning Service Moming Worship 9 a.m. They are planning a Fall wedding. that Improved methods, techniques, and policies for - 10 a.m. for diapers, soap, yard goods, whatever Is needed to Sunday School & Fellowship 10 a.m. recruiting, selecting, and utilizing employees will in- Sunday School Ila-m. bring us to the 999 figure. Blankets or quilts will be crease the effectiveness of public health activities in the Christ Ambassadors (Youth) "77te Little White Church On The Comer" most acceptable, too! Scout Troop 102 State. 6 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7 p.m. SNOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Says' Thank You Union Bonk Announces Rev. Daniel Roshl, Minister 3189 Snow Ave., S.E. Boy Scout Troop 102 says THANK YOU to all of Celebrate the birth Moming Worship 10 a.m. Obituaries Holding Company Plans Church School 11a.m. those people directly Involved with our recent Chicken of our nation and - Notice CASCADE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bar-B-Que. Only when members of various organiza- Union Bank and Trust Company, N.A. announced (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Wayne C. Barrett - 4^5767 tions volunteer their services and time can such a fund ^(SXUI (nisvixsr today that it has formalized the method by which it CLAUDE O. THORNE will seek to reorganize into a bank holding company. 2829 Thomqiple River Drive SE "A Friendly Family Church" raising project hope to be a success. Lowell businessman, Claude O. Thome, aged 78, of Under the new procedure, known as the interim 949-1360 Particular thanks to George Dey, Royce Ford, Scout Enjoy A Safe 313 North Washington, Lowell, passed away June 27 parents and the Lowell Chamber of Commerce. The lat- Call Your Local bank route, a new national bank will be chartered and Lowell The Rev. Raymond Gaylord, Pastor at Butterworth Hospital. Union Bank and Trust Company, N.A., will be merged CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE-LOWELL ter representing all of the Lowell Merchants who let us Representative Morning Worship 9:15 8i 10:30 a.m. He is survived by his wife Beth; three daughters, Mrs. with it. 201 North Washington work within the community. Holiday Sunday School 9:15 & 10:30 a.m. Fay (Donna) Johnson of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Paul (Bar- Edward J. Frey, Chairman of Union Bank and Trust Rev. James E. Leitzman This event was successful to the extent that it will Youth Group Meetings 5:00 p.m. bara) Zolliker of Rochester, and Mrs. Clarence (Janet) Comapny, N.A., said that the merger would be subject Township aid 35 boys and their leaders to make a trip to Isle Roy- Church School 10:00 a.m. Tuna of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, Harold of Big Rap- to approval by vote of not less than 80% of the bank's ale for ten days at a minimum charge per person. Moming Worship 11:00 a.m. ids and Vere of California; two sisters, Mrs. Claude (Vic- outstanding shares. The vote would be taken at a speci- ADA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Jrs. Teens, Adults 6:45 p.m. Thank you Citbens of the Lowell Area for your con- D Of Last Day To Ragister toria) Kress and Mrs. Belle Bethurem, both of Californ- tribution. al meeting of the shareholders, ihe time and place of 7152 BradfieM 676-1698 Evening Service 7:30 p.m. ia and 12 grandchildren. the special meeting will be announced in the near fu- Mid Week Service (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m. Leo Haybarker ture. Fir August 8 Primary Election Rev. Ralph Bruxvoort, Pastor Funeral services were held at the First Congregation- Nursery Provided al Church of Lowell Friday with Rev. F. Ervin Hyde of- Publicity Chairman Frey said that a recent change in Michigan bank law Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Come and Worship With Us ficiating. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery. Boy Scout Troop 102 made the interim bank procedure advantageous and Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst Chapel. DALE L JOHNSON would facilitate and perfect the transition into the new There will be a General Primary Election on Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. bank holding company. The present Union Bank and EASTMONT REFORMED CHURCH OPEN LETTER from Call 868-6743 Trust Company will continue its operation as a subsidi- MRS. LAURA B. VAN HEULEN ary of the holding company with no change in its struc- Tuesiay, August 8,1972 CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED Comer Ada Dr. 8( Forest Hills or Mrs. Laura B. Van Heulen, aged 67, of 555 Marble, ture or personnel. CHURCH OF LOWELL Parsonage • 4637 Ada Drive - 949-1372 DAVID GERST 361-7379 Lowell, passed away June 27 at St. Mary's Hospital and The individual Union Bank stockholder will own •t which time candidates for the following offices are 1151 W. Main Street Services 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m was taken to the Roth-Gerst Chapel. stock in the holding company. The Peninsular Holding Sunday School 11:15 a.m. to be voted orr Rev. Bernard Fynaardt, Pastor She is survived by her husband Clyde; two daughters, Company of Michigan, Instead of the Union Bank, Frey Rev. Simon Nagel United States Senator; Rapmentatlve In Congrvn; Phone 897-8841 Mrs. Ronald (Carol) Winks of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Louis said. "The Church Where There State Rap rate ntatWiU); Proaeouting Attorney; Sher- Worship 10:00 n.m. 8i 7;00 p.m. (Ida) Williams of Greenville; three sons, Thomas of Are No Strangers" iff; County Clark and Register of Deeds; County Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Ovido, Florida, Raymond of Lowell and David of Wy- Dear Friends, more and more homeowners find WELCOMES YOU oming; two brothers, Deo Beak of Grand Rapids, Geo. Treasurer; County Commlsiloner(s); Drain Commie- Supervised Nursery During All Services sloner; Surveyor; and Township officers. of California, one sister, Mrs. Harry (Helen) Warrell of When you call at the funeral home, WELCOME, FRIEND! California and 20 grandchildren. STEAMATIC Also to be nominated are Judgai of tha Court of Ap- ADA COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH you are requested to register your peals, Circuit Judges, District Judga(i) and Probata Funeral services were held Friday at the chapel. In- name. The registry is given to the has the key to effective PIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. Charles B. Wissink terment in Oakwood Cemetery. Judge. family of the deceased cor pot cleaning! 7227 Thomapple River Dr. - 676^1032 Oth«rt May Sound Uka It- OF ADA The last day to Ragister for this election will be: Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. BUT NOBODY CLEANS LIKE IT You might consider this matter (In Fellowship with the Sunday School 11:20 a.m. BERT R. CARIGON and now Steamafic introduces,.. United Church of Christ) Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. of minor importance, but we are 7339 Bronson SE * 676-5281 Bert R. Carlgon, 79, of Fenwick, passed away June We invite you to make this 26 in Belding Community Hospital. continually impressed with its Friday, July 7,1972 Rev. C. Jack Richards, Pastor LAMBRITE Community Church your Church Home. Born July 8, 1892, in Hope Township, Midland value. The family invariably appre- Morning Worship 10 a.m. Welcome to all! County, he was a son of Albert and Lovica Carigon, th« lint profanlonal In-home up- ciates a record of those who called. (Nursery Care Provided) and married Uie former Lillian Weeks in Lowell, Feb- holitery, drop** dry-cleaning procvti The Township Clerk will be at her homa, 12631 ruary 14, 1916. He was self-employed as a farmer. Thank you for your cooperation. 52nd Street, by appointment, and Saturday. July 1. Put off cleaning your furnUhings no WESLEYAN CHURCH Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. William 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the last day, 8 sum. to 8 p.m. for FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Respectfully, longer! Lambrlte professionals will 1069 Lincoln Lake Nelsoii of Yucaipa. California; Mrs. DeVine Francis come rlirlit into your home to dry- the purpose of receiving registrations for this election. OF LOWELL clean your furnishings end drape*— Rev. A. C. Yates Hough, of Fenwick; and Mrs. Robert Kernen of Ionia; Power Company you'll be able to use them the tame Carol L Wells, Clerk, (Member United Church of Christ) Sunday School 10:00 a.m two sons, Neil of Saranac and Glen of Ionia; two sis- day. Nothing leaves your home, but Lowell Township Moming Worship 11:00 a.m. ters, Mrs. Thelma Miller of Orleans and Mrs. Glenna the dirt! Phone for an appclntment N. Hudson at Spring St, Lowell OWNED BY THE PEOPLE OF LOWELL C12-13 Youth Service 6:00 p.m. Preston of Belding; one brother. Chester of Greenville, today! 1 F. Ervin Hyde, Minister Evening Service 7:00 p.m. 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Church School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Services were held at Huffman Funeral Home in ROTH-6ERST FUNERAL HOME 949-2453 or 676-1710 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Bus PicV-Up - 897-8304 Belding Wednesday with the Rev. Kenneth Harger of lOWEll, MICHIGAN (Ciibbery and Nursery provided) Fenwick, officiating. •awJMflW :: •HHMnH

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The balance, which is indus- trial, compliments the marine and helps justify the fa- cilities which the volume required by the boating mar- MARINE THE FOURTH! ket might not otherwise warrant The lion's share of Attwood's time, energies, money - (one Quarter million in tooling this year alone, for ex- AND ALL YEARLONG ample), and pride is devoted to the marine line, how- HARDWARE ever, which "is and always has been our basic business," remarks Don Rocheleau, Vice President and General Manager. k This translates into not only a large fabricating PAINTING & DECORATING - No plant and administrative offices at Lowell, and a foun- ATTENTION - We can help you SMILING WOMAN SERVICES job too small. 949-0526. c39tf dry at Grand Rapids, but a design ability embodied in Plating inspectors. Leona Block and Eleanor Fenn. buy. sell, build or trade your prop- VEHICLES Over 30. two hours a day. four days the person of a full-time marine stylist, a product devel- check the heavy-duty chrome finish on the marine FOR SALE erty professionally. Reedy Real Es- a week. $50 per week guannteed. INDUSTRIAL SEWING - Machine ) tate Co.. Lowell. 897 9239. opment department, a manufacturing engineering de- hardware. For information call 363-7739. be- CUSTOM TAILER-MADE SUITS- Repair. 24 hour call service. 452- partment, a quality control staff, and an aggressive mar- p1M2 tween 2 and 4 p. m. only. c7-13 C12 "We try to exceed specifications to allow for a mar- Swatches shown, measurements tak- 123Z -13 keting and customer service effort. portunity ahead of him." OARAGE SALE-6636 Brookhlll YOU DESERVE A VACATION - gin of human error," said Rocheleau, "Our lights, for ex- Without car worries... let us help! en in your home or office by ap- It also means that almost all of the hudware in Att- Riding a 50% increase in sales and with a heavy com- Ct. S.E., Friday. July 7. 9 to 6. NEW STORE HOURS-Open every ample, surpass candle power standards to compensate Baby bad. baby itami. diihe», houie- For a performance tune-up see Wit- pointment Vern Keim. 897-9886. wood's over 500 item catalog, better than half of which mitment to invest in new product development and ex- WANTED p12-15 Wednesday until 9 pun. Debonaire for operating with less than full battery power. hold itaim, Wintar coati and toys. tenbach Sales and Service. Lowell. LOST-FOUND goes to OEM builders, is designed, cast, polished, plated, panded pioduction, Attwood sounds a lot like a "guy" Shop of Lowell. p9 "We're continually changing our products, too, be- c13 897-9227. pll packaged and shipped by Attwood. This gives the com- whose confidence in the boating industry is paying off. cause we feel it is our responsibility to solve problems VISIT LIPPERT'S - New Smoke pany complete control over the product and great flex- 1970 OPEL - G.T. 4 speed fans- BABYSITTING WANTED-Reliable Shop, featuring "Smoker's Accessor- SERVICE WITH A SMILE - Try us. for the OEM and provide a constantly improved pro- ibility in the manufacturing process, thus helping it FOR SALE - Martin Bird Houta - mission. Thomet Chevrolet & Buick, girt 17. will babysit full time week FOUND - Silver watch on Lincoln ies" 103 W. Main Street. Lowell. if we don't have it we'll do our best duct from a functional and installation point of view. 12 Apartment $22.98. Cary'i-Gae Lake Avenue. Owner identify and p13 to get it Clean up. Paint up. Fix up. keep price down and sta titive. Lowell. 897-9294. c13 days in your home. Have references. "We also put a lot of emphasis on trying to supply Hardwara. Wait Main Straat. Low- Lowell area. 897-8672. c12tf pay for ad. 897-964Z c13 Walter's Lumber Mart, 925 W. Main. ^ 119,864 Homes In all. p6tf the builder and ultimately the consumer with product WE HAVE A REAL GOOD - Selec- FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE- Lowell. 897-9291. p6tf LOST - Ring. Opal, gold band. In information-"This should be used for this purpose tion of Now and Used Trucks that WANTED - Companion for an old- Home Cooking at the Showboat CHAMPIONSHIP FAULTLESS- the vicinity of the Kroger Store or THE GOOD LIFE - Begins with a and this purpose only,' not just about care and mainte- Kent County Have are properly serviced for your sum- er woman 4 days a week. Preferably Restaurant 700 E. Main Street. Golf Balli. 3 for $1.50 at Jackson Post Office. Sentimental value. Re- savings account from State Savings An optional look at Attwood's double-thick nickel. mer driving pleasure. Jackson Motor own transportation. Forest Hills ar- Lowell. pll nance." Motor Salat, 930 W. Main. Lowall, Sales. 930 W. Main. Lowell, 897- ea. Call evenings between 6 and 10. ward offered. Call 897-9606 if Bank of Lowell. p8-if Perma-Plata process. In keeping with Attwood's history of innovation, Television Sets 897-9281. p12 9281. p12 949-1479. cliff found c12tf both in manufacturing and new product development SEWING MACHINE SERVICE-Spe- "But there is an awful lot more to making marine The 1970 Census of Housing counted 131,806 hous- SWIM INTO SUMMER - With a bi- (first stern light using a cost-cutting aluminum pole, cia! Clean and Adjust only $4.95. hardware than pumping out parts," says Rocheleau. ing units in Kent County, and 119,864 households had TIMELESS FURNITURE-Made by WANTED-Lowell Showboat Boost- kini from the Debonaire Shop - for example), the company is also aiming for a bigger 1970 BUICK ESTATE WAGON - Call 534-5448. cd-13 And this is where Attwood's "will" comes in. "We at least one television set (48,192 UHF-equipped), the Fortlund'i. Hours 9 a.m. to 5:30 9 passenger. Thomet Chevrolet & ers. If you are traveling or camping Lowdl and Ada. p13 growth in the aftermarket sales area-by finding a need FOR RENT want to make our products as functional, stylish, and Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce, daily including Saturday. Monday Buick. Lowell. 897-9294. c13 in Michigan (near or far) and you for a new product or product improvement, and trying and Friday evenings til 9 p.m. Free foolproof as possible." announced today. The figures are from the first report would be willing to place Showboat ) ACT NOW - Join the oldest Toy & HAVE TRUCK FOR HAULING - to fill it Parking behind store at 122 East Brochures in stores, banks. goK Gift Party Plan in the Country-our So Attwood, one of the first to bring die cast (zinc) for Michigan which presents detailed statistics on hous- D3t5 f BUY WITH CONFIDENCE-From Trash and Unwanted Items. Slayton Among accessories, the Attwood Ski View mirror Fulton, downtown. P" "rv.^r.n.iifhnrl" n«'.llpr courses, etc.. in the communities OFFICE SPACE - Southeast Grand 25th year! Commh.iions up to 30%. hardware into the marine industry, and feeling it is ing for each county. your Dodge "Distinguished" Dealer. and Murray Lake Areas. Maynard and Seescope searchlights are two highly successful ex- Jackson Motor Sales, 930 W. Main, you visit contact Barb Brown. 526 Rapids area. 400 square feet fully Fantastic Hostess Awards. Call or Sytsma. 691-7760. c60tf their strong suit, continues to concentrate on it as a The report shows that in the county: carpeted, will paint to suit, central amples. PAPER TABLE COVERING - 40" Lowell, 897-9281. p12 North Hudson Street, Lowell. 897- write SANTA'S PARTIES. Avon. "practical, inexpensive, malleable, strong, rusl-resistant, There were 21,736 housing units with air condition- 9671. for more information. If you air conditioning. Receptionist-typist Conn. 06001. Telephone 1 (203) Optimism is running high at Attwood, a result of x 300 ft rolls, only $3.95 at the Led- FURNACES - new & Used, repairs Tom Ragains. Dick Spratt and Rochalaau discun non-magnetic material that easily lends itself to plating.' ing (16,868 with room units and 4,868 with a central ger-Suburban Life Office. 105 North work outside of Lowell, take a few available for shared use. $120 per 673-3455. ALSO BOOKING PAR- both the "look" of the year ahend and a confidence 1969 CAMARO - V-8. 3 speed and lervice. Free eitimatei. Leson Attwood's new See Scope Searchlight Of all these qualities, the finish is Attwood's pride system), 97,055 units with a clothes washing machine, Broadway Street. Lowell. 897-9261. brochures to your office. Your help tnonth. Call Mr. Graves 949-8566. TIES." C13-16 that Attwood has always had in the industry and its po- transmission. Vinyl roof. Thomet cll-13 Heating, 868-6133 or 868-6660. and joy. With a lack of plating specifications in the ma- 76,761 with a clothes dryer, and 23,462 with a dish- c29-tf Chevrolet & Buick, Lowell. 897- is really naededl ell c31tf tential for growth. REFRIGERATION - & Electrical rine industry, Rocheleau points out, Attwood follows washer. 9294. c13 "outside auto specs," the most severe in the automo- "If there was ever a time for the industry to feel Service. All major appliances. State in a gambling mood, this is the year-not to think in The 1970 population was 411,044, with an average FOR SALE - 120.000 BTU Chrys- licensed. Setchfield R*friger8ticn & CUSTOM PROCESSING - Cutting, tive mdustry-2 millimeters thick, using the dual nickel of 3.2 persons per housing unit. ier-air-temp gas furnace. New. Ph. MOTOR HOMES BY CHAMPION. wrapping and freezing. Also beef & terms of 5 and 10% increases, but to pull out all the Electrical Service. Belding, Ph. 794- plating process. The result is Attwood's Perma-Plate A total of 74,648 housing units were built before 676-177Z c9tf CONCORD. EXECUTIVE. MO- 1140. c31tf pork for sale. East Paris Packing, finish, which carries a two year anti-corrosion, free re- stops. BILE TRAVELER 8i XPI.ORER Ledger-Suburban Life 4200 East Paris Road SE. 94"*9-32041 . "With such normally slow periods as the Fall better 1949, 27,039 during the I950's, 12,758 during I960- placement guarantee and the additional assurance of 64, and 15,983 within the five years preceding the Ap- (The only seif-contained minl-nome WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN - c44tf than many peak seasons in the past, this could be the HOME COOKING ^ Is a speoMty that fits in your garage!) We service the Tropical Marine Testers' seal of approval. ril 1970 census. at Showboat Restaurant, 700 East and meet new people? Eam large best year the marine industry ever had. It could also the complete unit 15 units in stock. TIMELESS FURNITURE - Made Vet even more than a commitment to high quality Utility gas was used to cook the msals in 79,625 Main, Lowell. Look for our new commissions with no cash invest- mean that builders and distributors who don't order We take in anything that doesn't by Fonlund's. Hours 9 a.m. to 5:30 in manufacturing goes into making an outstanding pro- menu each week in the Ledger, pll ment? Call Playhouse Toy Com- ahead may well find extreme shortages when the selling households, electricity in another 38,023, and bottled, eat! Caswell and Company. Ionia. pany. collect 527-2506 or 451- daily including Saturday. Monday duct. Designing to meet ABYC standards is one exam- tank, or LP gas in yet another 5,753. 897-8312 Toll Free. Open Monday LOW-COST ple. Another is realizing that the wave of consumerism season is in full swing. 3425. C13-25 and Friday evenings til 9 p.m. Fr There were 128,820 housing units with complete FRONT-END ALIGNMENT-And through Friday till 9 p.m.. Saturday and the Boating Safety Act is putting a real responsibil- "But the guy who has the manufacturing capability Parking behind store at 122 East kitchen facilities and 126,589 with complete bathrooms, Wheel balancing. See the specialists till 4. c3-tf Fulton, downtown. p3-tf ity on the manufacturer to see that his products do to produce what the market will demand, and back up 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE- Don Stewart, marine stylist for Attwood. works both for the exclusive use of the households. The num- at O'Neill's Transmission Service, what they are supposed to. his confidence with inventory, has a fantastic sales op- 6749-28th St. S.E.. Cascade. 949- 1967 PONTIAC - Grand Prix. Load- Ada Texaco. M-21, Ada. Call 676- diligently and with perfection. ber of bedrooms in all housing units ranged from none ed. including air conditioning. Thom- WANT ADS 9202; nights 676-4431. p6tf YOUR SPECIAL INVITATION-To ^ (in 1,631 units) and one (in 13,644 units) to four or 1230. p5tf 1 i —*»'' et Chevrolet 8( Buick. Lowell. 897- browse at Walter's Lumber Mart, i/; more (in 21,718 units). 9294. c13 925 W. Main Street Lowell. You'll TIMELESS FURNITURE - M-de CARPETS & UPHOLSTERY-aean- be surprised at the variety of things Owners occupied 93,631 units, renters 30,195 units, by Fonlund's. Hours 9 a.m. to 5:30 70C for 20 words or less each insertion ed. Gail 897-9591 for free estimate. you will find. Open daily 8 a.m. to and a total of 6,602 units were vacant year round with drily including Saturday. Monday 1970 CHEVROLET - SS 396. Auto- cll-14 6 p-m.. Thursdays. 8-12 and Satur- ,• | 863 for sale and 3,681 for rent and Friday evenings til 9 p.m. Free matic transmission. Power Steering days 8 to 4 p.m. i>6tf Parking behind store at 122 East and Disc Brakes, AM-FM Radio. Can- Wger- Fulton, downtown. p3tf dy Apple Red. 29.000 miles. Thom- FOR COMPLETE INSURANCE - et Chevrolet & Buick. Lowell. 897- 2^for each additional wori^ Protection see J.R. B. Agency. Inc.. SEE - "They Call Me Trinity" this J Strawberry Harvest 9294. c13 835 W. Main. Lowall. 89197-9253: . weekend at the Strand Theatre, Lo- FOR SALE - Group of Simplicity pll-12 well. p13 Sutarkn Michigan's strawberry harvest will be about 8,000,- Patterns at ft Price. Misses, Junior, All Errors in Telephone Advertiaements at Sender's Risk. 000 quarts this season. That's about 28 percent less Girl's Sizes. Gary's, 219 W. Main, 1972 CHEVROLET - El Camino. All Want Ads not paid for 2 wet.ks after publication than last year, but still an abundant crop at reasonable 350 V-8, automatic transmiision, on- TREES AND SHRUBBERY - Re- Lowell. p6tf Will have a 254 bookkeeping charge added. BLOCKS - Concrete and garylite. 72 Cataiino prices. the-fioor. Bucket Seat Stereo '-pe, moval. Low rates, prompt efficient Life All sizes. Also chimney blocks. Vos- Strawberry acreage is declining because the plants NEIGHBORHOOD CARNIVAL - vinyl roof. 11.000 miles. Thomet service. Free estimates. 868-5419. burg Block and Gravel Company. c12-13 Serving Lowefl, the Forect aren't suited to automated harvesting. But many grow- Thursday, July 6. Richard's Park. Chevrolet & Buick. Lowell. 897- Ada. Phone 676-1047. clltf Hills area, Alto, and Eastern ers are promoting pick-your-own sales as an inexpen- Lowell. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds 9294. c13 CALL 897-9261 Kent County, and Western sive solution. to aid the fight against dystrophy. ART PAINTING is a lot of Ionia counties. You'll know a quality strawberry by its sweet aroma, Sponsors. TaWaAya Camp Fire 1968 CHEVROLET - 9 Passenger TO KEEP YOURSELF - And your Girts and Horizon Club. p12-13 Station Wagon. Clean. Thomet Chev- Deadline Tuesday Noon Have your favorite landscape, dream Published every Thursday by full red color and attached cap. The cap seals in juice money growing, how about a savings scaiw. home msmorie? sketched or rolet & Buick. Lowell, 897-9294. account? Sae State Savings Bank of the Ledger PuWishing Co., 105 and retains the flavor and nutrients, especially Vitamin c13 hand painted in oil or various madia. N. Broadway, Lowell. Second C. Make sure the caps are "perky" green, not dry, FREE ROSE CHIMNEYS - If you Lowell. p8tf For more information phone 676- Glass pottage paid at LoweU, brown or shriveled. are planting roses stop in for FREE 172Z C12-15 Rose Chimneys. It is the easiest and 1969 CHEVROLET - ft Ton pick- NEIGHBORHOOD CARNIVAL - Pontiac in every Michigan 49331. Berries with white tips are under rip* and will not safest way to start rosas. FREE at up. Custom Cab, V-8. 8 ft Box. Thursday. July 6. Richard's Park. SEWING MACHINE REPAIR - Ten cents per copy on newa- ripen after being picked. Very red berries lacking sheen Walter's Lumber Mart 925 W. Main, Thomet Chevrolet 8( Buick. Lowell. PERSONAL Lowell. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds Done in your homa. Clean, oil and SWIM INTO SUMMER - With a bi- stands. By Mail, M paid in ad- or aroma are over ripe and probably flavorless. Lowall. 897-9291. p5tf 897-9294. c13 to aid the fight against dystrophy. adjust $7.60. Call 4B2-123Z kini from the Debonaire Shop — vance in Kent and Ionia Coun- Be wary of wet berries, for the underlayers may Sponsors, TaWaAya Camp Fire c12-13 Lowell and Ada. p13 ties; S5 elacwhere. be moldy. Also, avoid damp, juice-stained containers- SUMMER OPEN BOWLING-Thure- Girli and Horizon Club. p12-13 1969 CHEVROLET - ft Ton pick- SWIM INTO SUMMER - With a bi- the fruit may be over ripe or crushed. days. 1 to 5 p.m.. Saturdays. 7 to 10 department but price! Phone (616) 897-9261 up and Cab. New Tires. Thomet kini from the Debonaire Shop - Michigan's strawberry season lasts from about June p.m. American Legion Lanes. 805 E. Chevrolet & Buick. Lowell. 897- Lowell and Ada. p13 TRUSSES - Trained fitter, wrgicai 1 to July 10, with the peak harvest between June 10- Main St. Lowell. pGtf 9294. c13 appliancei. etc.. at Koii Rexall MEMBER Drugi, Saranac, Michigan. c39tf 25. VISIT LIPPERFS - New Smoke Sort and remove any spoiled or soft fruit, then re- CALL 897-9633 - For the best Shop, featuring "Smoker's Accessor- QUEEN CASUAL-Spring 8i Sports- frigerate the unwashed berries until just before serving. Chicken & Shrimp in town. Take JY. REAL ESTATE ial.''103 W. Main Street Lowell. Wash the berries before removing the caps, then serve out service. We also serve liquor by p13 . wear fashions "For the girt who Nmw™ the glass at Riverview Inn, East City knows." Gary's. 219 W. Main Street promptly. Limits of Lowell. c18-tf Lowell. p6tf Auoclatlon - Founded 1885 One half cup of fresh strawberries has 28 calories FOR SALE - Approximately four HOME COOKING - \% a specialty at Showboat Restaurant. 700 East Carol Lawrence. Editor and supplies one-half the adult daily requirement of Vi- VISIT LIPPERFS - New Smoke acres with 330' frontage on Vergen- FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE- tamin C, plus calcium, iron and riboflavin. nes Road. Ada Township. Phone 676- Main. Lowell. Look for our new Shop, featuring "Smokers Accessor- menu each week in the Ledger. Home Cooking at tha Showboat fhe. ZUfi 177Z c2-tf ies." 103 W. Main Street Lowell. Pl1__ Restaurant 700 East Main Street, p13 Lowell. pll 10 ACRES - Walking distance to TO KEEP YOURSELF - And your PONTIAC CATALINA HARDTOP COUPE Bear and Cub Lakes. Kalkaska Coun- money growing, how about a savings SWIM INTO SUMMER - With a bi- WORRIED OVER DEBTS? - Does ty. Beautifully wooded, borders account? See State Savings Bank of Legal Notices kini from the Debonaire Shop- your money just seem to disappear? state forest good hunting area, year Lowall. p8tf STYLING - A new front bumper ayttem that helps pro- Lowell and Ada. pi 3 Bills unpaid? Creditors calling? Let around county road. utilities. $3,995 Personal Payment help! We're exper- tect the handsome erille end dual heedllghts. Deluxe two- with $800 down and $40 per month FINE WEDDING - Invitations, ienced and confidential. Stop by •poke steering wheel. Front-teat cushions of solid foem, to on 7% land contract Includes tide That's what VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook, VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook, quick lervice. Personalized napkins the office. 1002 Alpine, N.W.. or Isolate the Integrated springs. Deep, loop-pile carpet. Padded THE GOOD LIFE - Begins with a insurance and survey. Wildwood P.C P.C. P.C. and matches. FREE package thank call Personal Payment for free pam instrument panel with wood-grain inserts. Beautifully pattern- savings account from State Savings Land Co.. halfway between Kalkas- When You Need Help, 1125 W. Main Street 1125 W. Mein Street 1125 W. Main Street you notes or napkins and etiquette phlat 458-1115. clltf ed fabrics and Morroklde trim. Bank of Lowell. p8-tf ka and Grayling, 616-258-4871. Aft- Lowell, Michigan 49331 Lowell, Michigen 49331 Lowell, Michigan 49331 book with wadding order. The Lin- er 5:30 call 616--258-4397: . c12-13 The wheel openings have bright-metal moldings. Deluxe PUBLICATION ORDER PUBLICATION ORDER PUBLICATION ORDER dy Press. 1127 East Fulton. Grand WEDDING AND COMMERCIAL- Call The Fish Number wheel covers are standard. And the door handles have body- HEARING ON CLAIMS FIRST ANNUAL ACCOUNT PROBATE WILL & Rapids. GL 9-6613. c4-38tf File No. 123,435 File No. 121,911 DETERMINE HEIRS SEE - "They Call Me Trinity" this Photography. Portraits, all in beau- keeps Pontiac colored inset ts. NEEDED BY AUGUST 25 - Or State of Michigan, The Probete Sute of Michigan, The Probate File No. 123-536 weekend at die Strand Theatre. Lo- tiful color. Priced to fit your bud- THAT'S ELEGANCE FOR YOU. Court for the County of Kent Court for the County of Kent State of Michigan, The Probete well. p13 sooner. 2 or 3 bedroom home in FOR ALL - Your printing needs. get J. E. Colby, Alto. For appoint- Forest Hills School district Refer- PERFORMANCE - A new 4UU-cublc-inch V-8 thet runs Estate of Estate of Court for the County of Kent Letter heads, envelopes, forms, tick- ment call 868-5001. c30tf MARIE C. BYRNE, RAY F. SEGOG, Estate of ences exchanged. 949-0028. beeutlfully on no-leed or iow-ieed fuel. Variable-ratio power Deceewd CLARENCE O. WALKER, C13-14 ets, etc.. sae ui for quality service. Deceeaed 949-1261 steering comes standard, as do Turbo Hydra-matlc transmission Deceesed Lowell Ledger-Suburban Life. 897- IT IS ORDERED that on Sep- WANT TO JOIN - An exciting Fan IT IS ORDERED that on July 9261. p46-tf a cut above. and power front disc brakes. tember 7th. 1972, at 9:30 A.M. in 20th, 1972, at 9:30 A.M. in the IT IS ORDERED that on July Club? Join tha Eileen Fulton Fan WANTED TO BUY-Oualified land ADVANCED FEATURES - A double-shell roof for added the Probate Courtroom, Grand Probate Courtroom, Grand Rap- 20th, 1972, at 10:00 AM. In the MOVING SALE Ckib (Lisa) on "As the World Turns," Assistance for Alcoholic? or Rapids, Michigan, a hearing be Probate Courtroom, Grand Rap- * Babysitting quiet. Hidden windshield wipers. And a highly receptive radio ids, Michigan, a hearing be held Thure.. Fri., Sat 8:30-5:00 contracts. Call or see Peter Speere- COMPLETE CAR CARE-Jim's Sun- Learn how wonderful she really Is. held at which all creditors of said on the petition of the Co-Execu- ids, Michigan, a heering be held * Supply Food Their Femilies antenna so fine we embedded it In the windshield. tra. TW 7 9259 or David F. Coons, oco, M-21. Ada. 676-9618. p-6 Write to: 2936 Hoyt Street, Muske- dec eared are required to prove tors, Old Kent Bank and Trust on the petition of Valdy Walker 3 piece Antique Bedroom set; 2 Lowell Savings and Loan Associa- gon Heights. Michigan * Transportation Need Clothing, Bedding. AM these things are why Cataiina'a trade-in value Is tradition- their claims. Creditors must file Company and Coral H. Segog, for for probate of a purported will, twin beds, complete; 1 wooden tion. 217 West Main Street. Lowell. P12-13 Household Items ally among the best. wworn claims with the court and allowance of their First Annual and for appointment of a fiduci- FENCING TO FIT - Your Budget Friendship 8( Counseling aarve a copy on Daniel D. Byrne Account. ary, and for determination or heirs. dinette set walnut finish & formi- Phone 897-8321. c35tf SAFETY FEATURES - Catallna offers an energy-absorb- Save time and money. Walter*! Lum- Referral Service (when at 12513-5-Mile Rd. N.E. Route Publication and service shall be ca top with 6 chairs; 1 pole lamp; Hospital Equipment ing pedded instrument panel. Heed restraints. Side-guard door Publication and service shall be bar Mart 925 W. Main. Lowall. pll FRONT-END ALIGNMENT-And profetiional help is needed) No. 1, Lowell. Michigan 49331, made es provided by statute and made as provided by statute and Hoover upright sweeper with at- beams. An energy-absorbing steering column. Dual master WANTED TO BUY-Land in Lowell Wheel balancing. See the specialists prior to hearing. Court rule. Court rule. tachments; Roll about cart for Township. East Kent or West Ionia cylinder brake syatem. Four-way hazard warning flasher. Publication and service shall be Dato: June 14, 1972. portable T.V; Lawn spreadec ; FRONT-END ALIGNMENT-And at O'Neill's Transmission Service. Dete: June 15, 1972. Counties. 534-6332. c41-tf wheel balancing. Sae the ipadaititi 6749-28th St, S.E.. Cascade. 949- • • Starred lt«m« Can B* Provided on an Emargancy Batlt made as provided by statute and A. DALE STOPPELS, A. DALE STOPPELS, Lawn Sprinkler with cable; 2 Court rule. Judge of Probate at O'Naill'i Transmiision Service, 123a p6tf Tiua « Judge of Probate electric heaters; Stainless Steel LARGE BUILDING SITE - On Date: June 21, 1972 VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook, VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook, 6749—28th St, S.E.. Cascade. 94» P.C. tableware; Man's brown wool SECOND MILE HOUSE - CASCADE CHRISTIAN CHURCH nuam A. DALE STOPPELS, P.C. Grindle Drive. 161' x 264' lot on 1230. p5tf By: George R. Cook car coat size 44; Man's brown Black top street, nice spot with VISIT LIPPERT'S - New Smoke Judge of Probate By: George R. Cook gabardine top coat; size 44; 8- Shop, featuring "Smoker's Accessor- VanderVeen, Frelhofer & Cook, Attorney for Estate Attorney for Estate low down payment and easy terms 1125 W. Main Street day Star clock; Snowmobile oil. ies. 103 W. Main Street. Lowell. 2829 Thomapple River Drive, P.C. 1125 W. Mein Street for qualifiod buyer. Phone 897- 25 YEARS ON MAIN STREET Open-Mon., Tues. end Wad. Till 9 By: George R. Cook Lowell, Michigan half price; Christmas tree lights p13 Grand Rapid*, Mich. 49506 Lowell, Michigan 7589 after 6 p.ir p52tf Wise'Is The Housewife 1125 W. Main Street, A true copy. A true copy. and other misc. items. 485 Boyn- 749 West Main Street, Lowell, Mich. 49331. Lowell, Michigan ROLAND R. ROBEY. Who Cleans Closets Oldsmobile - Pontiac - WITTENBACH ROLAND R. ROBEY, ton, S.E., Lowell. p13 CASH! - If you are willing to dis- A true copy. Register of Probata cll-13 Register of Probate cll-13 With Classified Ads SEE - "They Call Me Trinlty"this Phone 897-9227 ROLAND R. ROBEY, count your Land Contract, I will weekend at the Strand Theatre. Lo- international - CMC Sales & Service Company pay cash for it Phone 456-8224. Call 897-9261 Hagistar of Probata c12-14 c32tf well. p13

•MRMH 16 Lowdl Ledger-Suburban Life, July 1,1972 A Painter By Day... A Cook By Night

"I want the people in this town, and the surrounding ing homes in the area; a trade which he has been associ- areas, to be able to come to a nicc restaurant and cat in- ated with for several years. expensively, yet get the best," Paul Erickson emphasiz- At night, he takes off his painter'? ccvcfalh, puts on ed as he went over the renovalions plans he has in store the chefs hat and takes much pride and pleasure in pre- for the Showboat Restaurant, which he acquired in paring the best for his customers. March. "I have an excellent staff working for me," Erick- Starting on the outside, he added a new coat of paint, son revealed. "Besides my wife, who puts in long hours, revamped the parking lot, improved the entranceway, and my daytime cook, I have an efficient staff of wait- and placed along the roadside a small sign advertising resses-Margaret Rasch, Elaine Stormzand, June Bird some of his specialties. and my sister-in-law, Pat Erickson." "Oh! he remarked, Inside, a new coat of paint has brightened the walls, 1 mustn't forget my two faithful dish washers, Robert stained glass windows in the entrance add a touch of DesJarden and John Voorheis. Without these two guys, richness, and updating of the kitchen facilities has made we'd be lost" for efficiency plus in serving the public. The Ericksons, both bom and raised in the Alto area, Erickson and his wife. Bertha, who have resided at have four children, three girls and one boy-Paula, 9, 124 Amity Street, Lowell, for the past five years, have Denise, 7, Karla, 7, and Dale 4. also introduced a new menu ... which features nightly "We're looking forward to the two weekends of specials and a Sunday selection of good home cooking. Showboat," Erickson added. "During this time, we will Using all choice Black Angus meats from the Jones dedicate our menus to the two stars, Jerry Reed and Farm, the Ericksons have broadened their menu to in- Bobby Goldsboro, and run specials in their honor. Who clude a wide choice of steaks-rib eyes, T-bones, sirloin, knows, perhaps one of them will even dine with us, New York strip and Filet Mignon. making the occasion even more special." While Bertha manages the business during the day, Closed all-day Mondays, the restaurant is open Tues- with the assistance of head cook Stanley Ford, jr. (for- day through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. and merly with Howard Johnsons), Paul can be found paint- Sunday from 11:30 a.nL until 7 p.m.

Hard at work. Eridoon hopes to Iwm Ms ranova- tion projects completed in time for Showboat.

way greeting SHOWBOAT Richard Fart Service, Free Eftimstei Fuiiy Insured WHISTLE TOOTS

Listed among the events that cover just about every J. E. PERRIEN interest you can mention taking place in Michigan dur- The dever roadside sign beckoning diners to the Showboat Restaurant on East Main Street, Lowell, was ing July is the Lowell Showboat Call 897-8525 made by Leslie Graham of Alto. According to the Michigan Tourist Council, Show- boat is just one of the 101 events which are scheduled II no anawer. call svening* this month in Michigan. LoweH IT'S COOL INSIDE" Toot Two parades on July 4 will see the Lowdl Area Jay- cees on the sidelines and the Showboat Queen Cheryl • • • • O WANTED Hoyle in the festivities. The first parade at 11:30 a.m. will be in Grandville. The second, the July 4th parade at Sand Lake. FRI. - SAT. - SUN Toot JULY 7-8-9 Former Lowell resident and Showboat endman, Clin- ton A. Hall writes: Noting from the June 8 issue of the Ledgei that my address is desired by Mrs. Colleen Swan, WALTER'S I refer you to the reverse side of this card for the infor- mation requested, which, however, has been available in your mailing list of out-of-town subscribers since 1954. Lumber Mart. But since the statute of limitations has undoubtedly ex- •B 925 W. Nam, Lowdl \ pired on any illegal acts 1 may have committed wliile re- LOWELL SHOWBOAT BOOSTERS siding in Michigan I can think of no reason why my has all year I awe + gariei needs n present whereabouts (3113 W. Magnolia Boulevard, Bur- bank, California,) should not be disclosed. And Ruth and If you ere traveling or camping in Mkhigan (near or far) Scotts Product! SfrmUan and you would be willing to place Shcwbost Brochure; 1 will be glad to have you insert in your next issue a Orlho Products Rakes, Shovds, Hoes in stores, banks, golf courses, etc., in the communities brief notice conveying our best regards to our surviving Garden Host Lawn Mowers you visit, contact Barb Brpwn, 526 N. Hudson, 897-9671 friends who shared in making the eighteen years we liv- for more information. ed in Lowell the most happily remembered of our en- Aii a Lat Mare!! If you work outside of Lowdl take e few brochures to tire lives. your office. Toot TferenceHill BudSpwrw lo PEN ALL DAY JULY Your Help is REALLY NEEDED The Lowell Lions Club will handle the layout, sell- ing and printing of the Showboat programs again this year. There's a lot of work involved, and the gentlemen are congratulated on the fine job they have always done. Basketball Threw — CUT OUT AND SAVE' NEXT WEEK: Toot Fonda - Sutherland John Twomey, the manualist who sparked the '71 show appeared on the Jeny Reed "When You're Hot, RESTAURANT •Klute' You're Hot" show on TV last Tuesday evening. Reed, a foot-stomping guitar man with Hollywood n SHOWBOAT 700 EAST MAIN STREET, LOWELL polish, is the sunuiici replacement for the Glen Camp- Presents for Your Dining Pleasure HOME COOKING bell show every Tuesday night at 7:30 pjn. on Channel Neighborhood ? 3. He will also be the headline star the first weekend of Fri, at 7:45 Showboat, July 20-22. Week if July IMS' SaL at 7 and 9 Tuesday July 11 Sun. at 7:00 Things To Come Stuffed Chopped Sirloin with Mushrooms, potatoes, vegetable, choice * • jq of Salad & Roll ^ #l.fT Many American tourists, before 'hey go abroad this It's The Truth... You year, will have their traveler's checks made out for for- Wednesday July 12 Can Raise Fast Cash! eign currency rather than dollars, to avoid troublesome Sell Things With dollar fluctuations... Alert employers will claim a Hot Hamburger Sandwich served with Brown Gravy, Ledger-Suburban Life newly permitted tax break of 20 percent on the first Peas & Carrots and American Fries SI.45 Classified Ads year's salary of persons hired off the welfare rolls. Thursday July 13 Homemade Salisbury Stoak served with your favorite steak gravy, green lima beans, cole slew and mashed potatoes — SI.69 Thursday July 6 Friday July 14 Deep Fried dams served with cole slaw, tartar sauoe, tomato licbari's Park slices on lettuce, lemon wedges, and French Fries, Rolls & Butter $2.50 Lowell Saturday July 15 far a Chicken 'n Chips - 2 pieces of tender chicken in tangy batter, * a ng 1 served with tomato slices on lettuce and French Fries. Roll & Butter ^ ' BRIGHT FUTURE SUNDAY- Four Specials $2.15 cnmplete protection Bakad Ham, Rolled Rib Roost and Pork Roaat to 2 p.a Cboicc of PoUtoei, Choice of Salad, Vegetable, Rols k lutler Co aid the fight against Muscular ^ The evening ipedds wU include the foUowing: Potatoes Choioe of Salad, Vi Rdl ft Butter. Jfttrophy and related diseases ^ Baked PotaSoet eveiy Thunday Night Thni Sunday We Me sU Joaas Fan l.R.B. ifflicting millions. HOURS Also Serving AGENCY INC. Tues. thru Sat 10:30 - 8 T-Bona, Sirloin, mton: TaWa Aya Camp Fire and Horizon Oub Sun. 11:30 • 7 New York Strip, Filet Mignon. 835 W. Main SL, Luwdi CLOSED ON MONDAY "Look for a new Menu each week Phone 897-9253 Ualack the Chest