Official publication of the Ypsilanti Historical Society, featuring articles and reminiscences of the people and places in the Ypsilanti area SUMMER 2017 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival In This Issue... The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival...... 1 BY BILL NICKELS AND RICH BAIRD By Bill Nickels and Rich Baird lanning for the 2017 Ypsilanti Memorization...... 6 Heritage Festival has been in- By Jack Minzey Ptensive and this year’s festival An Exceptional Envelope...... 8 will feature a number of exciting By Janice Anschuetz events including hot air balloon and I Should Have Gotten helicopter rides in Frog Island Park. a Warranty...... 12 An extensive array of musical pro- By Jack Minzey grams and children’s activities will also be featured. The current Chair Wow! It Seems Like Only of the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Cor- Yesterday...... 13 poration is Scott Virgo. Chairing this By Gerry Pety year’s Festival Planning Committee The Pear Family — is Les Heddle who has assembled a Coming to America...... 14 large group of volunteers to plan and By Peg Porter operate the festival. Michigan Charter Schools...... 18 It was during the early 1970s when By Jack Minzey several independent events occurred The Schade Building...... 23 that led up to our first Ypsilanti Her- By James Mann itage Festival that was held in 1979. Michigan State Normal College.....25 Ypsilanti’s sesquicentennial in 1973 By Jack Minzey featured a grand celebration that was several years in the planning. Amer- Poster for the 2017 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. Society Briefs ica’s bicentennial celebration be- tion, was threatened. Inspired by the gan with the Broadway play 1776 in surge of interest in history, local citi- From the President’s Desk...... 2 1969. Patriotic merchandise was sold zens led by Nathalie “Nat” Edmunds throughout 1975 and 1976. Television Society Board Members ...... 2 and Jane Bird formed the Ypsilanti programing featured American his- Heritage Foundation dedicated to Museum Board Report...... 24 tory specials. Interest in our history saving the house. Michigan’s Local was awakened by both our local ses- GLEANINGS Sponsors ...... 29 Historic District Act of 1969 enabled quicentennial and the national bicen- local governments to form histor- Advertising Application...... 30 tennial. ic districts and enact ordinances to Membership Application...... 31 Seemingly unrelated, Michigan’s leg- protect those districts from inappro- islature passed the Accommodations priate change. In order to prevent Tax Act in 1974. The legislation per- the casual demolition of Ypsilanti’s mitted Michigan counties to impose historic resources, Nathalie and Jane and collect a tax on hotel/motel bills. took advantage of the enabling legis- The revenue collected could only be lation and led the creation of Ypsilan- spent on the promotion of tourist ti’s historic district in 1978. business in Michigan counties. Experiencing a high from the creation YpsilantiHISTORICAL SOCIETY During this time, the demolition of of Ypsilanti’s historic district, Jane, the Towner House, Ypsilanti’s oldest Nat, and others wanted to celebrate frame house on its original founda- Ypsilanti history in some way. When www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org

From the PRESIDENT’S DESK BY ALVIN E. RUDISILL Ypsilanti HISTORICAL SOCIETY e are pleased to introduce our new Museum Intern, WSarah Reyes. Sarah replaces Board of Trustees: Michael Gute who graduated with his Jim Curran, Maria Davis, Master’s Degree in Historical Preser- Virginia Davis-Brown, vation and is now employed by the Pattie Harrington, Rick Katon, Gerald Jennings, Karen Nickels, Foundation at Wayne State Universi- Alvin Rudisill, Nancy Wheeler, ty. Sarah is enrolled in the graduate Bette Warren program in Historical Preservation at Museum Advisory Board: Eastern Michigan University and will Virginia Davis-Brown, hold the Internship position in the Kathleen Campbell, Jim Curran, Society for approximately two years. David Mongson, Louise Nagle, Fofie Pappas, John Stewart, Our Endowment Fund Advisory Nancy Wheeler, Daneen Zureich Board is working with the Ann Ar- Sarah Reyes is the new Museum Intern and will be with us for approximately two years. Archives Advisory Board: bor Community Foundation to pro- mote charitable gift annuities and Make sure you read the Museum Kelly Beattie, Kim Clarke, Maria Davis, Rick Katon, retirement beneficiary plans that will Board Report by Nancy Wheeler in Jerry Pety-ex officio, Hank Prebys, establish the long term financial sta- this issue of the Gleanings to learn Louise Schmaltz, Jane Schmiedeke, bility of the Ypsilanti Historical Soci- about the many new displays that Lisa Walters, Bette Warren ety. We are so fortunate to have so are now set up in the Museum. Our Endowment Fund Advisory Board: many loyal supporters that enable us volunteers do an exceptional job of Lynda Hummel, Mike Kabat, to provide our archival services and designing and setting up many differ- Paul Kuwik, Don Loppnow, museum programs free of charge to ent displays in the Museum through- Jesus Medrigal, Karen Nickels, the public. out the year. Thanks to all those who Melanie Parker, Steve Pierce, are involved in setting up and taking Alvin Rudisill, Bette Warren We appreciate the support being pro- down these displays. vided by the Ypsilanti Ale House and • Haab’s Restaurant through fundrais- If you are not on our email listserv Ypsilanti Historical Society ing events at those establishments. please call the Museum at 734-482- 220 North Huron Street The fundraiser at the Ale House was 4990 and have your name added. We Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 held on June 20-22 and the fundraiser are using the listserv only for pro- Museum: 734.482.4990 at Haab’s will be held later in the fall. gram notifications and your email ad- Archives: 734.217.8236 When customers at those events pay dress will not be shared with others. www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org their tabs and mention the Ypsilanti Also, please check the Event Sched- • Historical Society a portion of the bill ule on our website for upcoming spe- is donated to the Society. cial programs and displays. GLEANINGS Staff Editor...... Al Rudisill Assistant Editors...... Peg Porter Fofie Pappas Design & Layout...... Pattie Harrington Advertising Director...... Sarah Reyes Finance Director...... Bette Warren Distribution...... Sarah Reyes

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Part of the huge crowds that are attracted to Ypsilanti to attend the Heritage Festival.

Washtenaw County implemented the remembers that Nat was always one Accommodations Tax Act of 1974, to remind him of Ypsilanti’s history. both an Ann Arbor and a separate A week later, Rich learned that Ypsi- Ypsilanti Convention and Visitors Bu- lanti was awarded the $15,000 grant! reau were formed. Without local Yp- Nathalie Edmunds stepped forward silanti hotels to support, the Ypsilanti and became the event chairperson CVB was given the responsibility to with a band of volunteers, as remem- promote events. Rich Baird, young bered by Rich included Tom Dodd, and full of energy, was hired as the Carolyn McKeever, Marcia Harrison, CVB Executive Director in January of Sandy Hooker, Sue Jordan, Dutch 1978. He was ready to give a commu- Jordan, Ron Miller, Chet Jones, Bet- nity event the support it needed. Rich ty Jones, Charles Kettles, and others. informed Jane and Nat that the Travel Thanks to the wave of interest in our Bureau of the Michigan Department history, the founding of the Ypsilanti of Commerce had grant money rang- CVB dedicated to promoting events, ing from $1,000 to $15,000 available. and committed volunteers; 1979 was Jane remembers their first thought the year the Ypsilanti Heritage Festi- was to ask them for funds to print a val was set in motion. Thinking that booklet about Ypsilanti’s historic dis- the middle of August is a time when trict. The Travel Bureau did not have families are home from vacation and money for a booklet; their money was getting ready for school to start, the available for an event. Rich applied third weekend in August was picked for a $15,000 grant that would “high- for the event. light Ypsilanti’s historic roots.” After applying, Rich received a call from Existing annual Ypsilanti events the Bureau saying they were in Ann were promptly invited to take part. Arbor and would like to visit Ypsilanti Jane Bird was president of the Yp- to assess the worth of Ypsilanti’s “his- silanti Heritage Foundation which toric roots.” Rich called Nat and said sponsored their first annual Historic he needed her to join him with the Home Tour on Mother’s Day 1978. Travel Bureau on a tour of Ypsilanti’s For 1979, the home tour was moved historic roots. Just out of the shower, and became a center piece of the new she was ready in ten minutes. Rich Ypsilanti Yesteryear Heritage Festi-

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Huge crowds view the Rubber Ducky Race from the Cross Street Bridge and the Tridge connecting Riverside Park with Depot Town and Frog Island Park. val. The home tour expanded from seven homes in 1978 to for Festival. The Historical Museum immediately planned twenty-two homes in 1979. Some were open only on Sat- to be open all three days with craft displays and a treasure urday, some were open only on Sunday, and others were sale on both Saturday and Sunday. The Arts Council put open on both Saturday and Sunday. The Ypsilanti Kiwanis on the play Winesburg, Ohio at the Methodist Church. The Club moved their annual Chicken Bar-B-Que to the Sat- Corvette Club did a Road Rally. A Depot Town stage fea- urday afternoon of Festival while the Rotary Club moved tured Ypsilanti Area Dancers, Ypsilanti Players, American their annual Pancake Breakfast to the Sunday morning of Society of Magicians, Youth on the Move, and Dawn Donut the Festival. Clowns. The Ladies Literary Club sponsored a lemonade stand while the Presbyterian Church featured an ice cream The specific dates for Ypsilanti’s first Heritage Festival social. The Huron were Friday August 24, Saturday the 25, and Sunday the Valley Rose Society 26. The celebration began early in the week with histori- sponsored a Rose cal window displays on Michigan Avenue, Cross Street, the Show at St. Luke’s library, and city hall. Festival volunteers were treated with Church and the YCUA a Champagne Party in Riverside Park the Thursday evening opened the water before the Festival began. A parade down Michigan Ave- tower which provid- nue kicked-off the Festival at 9:30 am on Friday. ed the rare opportu- While looking for a feature event, Rich Baird found the very nity to walk around popular Wallenda High Wire Act advertised for only $1,500 the top high above – a very affordable price. They performed free of charge to Cross Street. Ypsilan- the public in the middle of Frog Island and were a feature ti’s automotive heri- for many Festivals after that. tage was celebrated in Depot Town with Ypsilanti’s Afro-Community Development Association inde- classic car shows on pendently sponsored a Black Arts Festival on the grounds both Saturday and of Perry School the same weekend as the first Heritage Sunday. The spotlight Festival. Black artists and craftsmen displayed their wares was on Downtown’s throughout the three days. North Washington The poster for the first Ypsilanti Yesteryear Ypsilanti organizations stepped forward and created events Promenade with car- Heritage Festival held in Ypsilanti.

4 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org The primary entrance to Ypsilanti Heritage Festivals is on Cross Street just west of the Cross Street bridge. nival rides all three days. The Festival closed late Sunday displays, the Afromusicology Ensemble under the direction afternoon with a square dance and another ice cream social of Washtenaw Community College’s director of music, Mor- sponsored by the American Legion on South Huron. ris Lawrence, performed. Like everything, the Ypsilanti Yesteryear Heritage Festival In 1984, the Ypsilanti Yesteryear Heritage Festival official- was destined to evolve over time. During the second year ly became simply the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. Now, of the Festival in 1980, the Champagne Party for volunteers thanks to the leadership of Les Heddle and Scott Virgo, Ypsi- was expanded and used as a fund raiser with an invitation lanti will enjoy the 39th edition of Heritage Festival. sent to the whole Ypsilanti community. Old City Hall (the Quirk Mansion next to the Historical Museum) was used as the venue. In subsequent years, the Champagne Party grew into the Ypsilanti social event of the year and continued to be hosted in varying noteworthy Ypsilanti buildings. The Festival parade was moved to 10:00 AM Saturday morning and travelled from Recreation Park down Michigan Ave- nue, north on Huron Street, east on Forest Avenue, ending in Frog Island. George Bird helped bring the Franzen Broth- ers circus to the Festival with a big top at Frog Island. The Wallenda High Wire Act returned and moved their free per- formances to Riverside Park. The Heritage Foundation’s Historic Home Tour consolidated back to a Sunday event. Using the old Ypsilanti High School building at Cross and Washington Street, Nat and Bill Edmunds organized an Antique Show and Sale. Continuing to use the Washington Ypsilanti Heritage Festival in Riverside Park. Street Promenade, Downtown was a focus with an Antique Car Jamboree on Saturday and a Corvette Club Heritage (Along with documents from the Historical Museum Archives, Road Rally on Sunday. the memories of Jane Bird Schmiedeke, Nathalie Edmunds, Rich Baird, and I collectively contributed to this article. Rich In 1980, the independent Black Arts Festival returned and Baird is currently a Governor Snyder staff member and en- was promoted with the Heritage Festival. In addition to joyed reminiscing at the suggestion of Nat Edmunds.)

5 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS The poem “The Village Blacksmith” was written by Longfellow in 1840. MEMORIZATION BY JACK D. MINZEY am not certain as to what happens in public schools This being said, I still find it enjoyable to occasionally re- today, but in my time as a public school student, mem- cite some of the verses I learned, and with the use of sev- Iorization was a part of the curriculum. I believe that it eral mnemonic devices, to have the capability to deal per- might have been the same for my Dad, because although sonally with some of the mental challenges which I face. he only went to the eighth grade, he could recite several ROY G BIV was one of those to remember the colors of the poems he had learned. rainbow and “thirty days has September…..” was another. Below is one of the nostalgic poems which I had to learn. In high school, we had to memorize the periodic tables in It not only provides a rhythmic experience, much like sing- Chemistry, and an oration as a part of our tenth grade En- ing a song, but contains some very worthwhile lessons for glish class. We also had to memorize a number of dates people to follow in their personal lives. related to history. In elementary school we had to remem- ber our multiplication tables, but we also were expected The Village Blacksmith to remember several poems. I still remember “Birdie with By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow a Yellow Bill,” “Oh How I Love to go up in the Swing,” and “I Have a Little Shadow.” In high school I memorized the Under a spreading chestnut tree “Cremation of Sam Magee” and a part of Pope’s “Essay on The village smithy stands; Man” along with several other poems. We were required The Smith, a mighty man is he, to remember the Gettysburg Address, the Preamble to the With large and sinewy hands; Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. My And the muscles of his brawny arms wife memorized the books of the Bible; she and others Are strong as iron bands. also memorized the American Presidents, in order. His hair is crisp, and black, and long, It is probably true that the pedagogy of the times felt that His face is like the tan; memorization exercised our minds and made us more ca- His brow is wet with honest sweat, pable of developing our mental abilities. It was believed, He earns whate’er he can at that time, that the brain was a muscle and, like other And looks the whole world in the face muscles, had to receive a degree of stimulation. Today, For he owes not any man. there is likely far less reason to memorize due to the fact that everyone has a smart phone which immediately gives Week in, week out, from morn till night, them the answers to any question which they might have. You can hear his bellows blow; Actually, every person with a smart phone is a virtual You can hear him swing his heavy sledge, encyclopedia. However, only time will tell if the lack of With measured beat and slow, memorization has any impact on the performance of our Like a sexton ringing the village bell, memories. When the evening sun is low.

6 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org And children coming home from A tear out of his eyes. school Look in at the open door; Toiling,--rejoicing,--sorrowing, They love to see the flaming forge, Onward through life he goes; And hear the bellows roar, Each morning sees some task And catch the burning sparks that begin, fly Each evening sees it close; Like chaff from a threshing floor. Something attempted, something done He goes on Sunday to the church Has earned a night’s repose. and sits among his boys; He hears the parson pray and preach. Thanks, thanks to thee, my He hears his daughter’s voice worthy friend singing in the village choir, For the lesson thou hast taught! And it makes his heart rejoice. Thus at the flaming forge of life Our fortunes must be wrought;

Thus on its sounding anvil It sounds to him like her mother’s shaped voice, Each burning deed and Singing in Paradise! thought! He needs must think of her once Open daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. more, (Jack Minzey retired from Eastern How in the grave she lies; Michigan University in 1992. He is a And with his hard, rough hand he regular contributor to the Gleanings.) wipes Johanna McCoy, Proprietor

7 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS An Exceptional The front of the envelope with stamps cancelled in 1911. ENVELOPE BY JANICE ANSCHUETZ

This is another article in rowing up in the 1940s, my parents hundred years and traveled hundreds of the series that I call The had strict standards which they miles. This envelope was in a wonderful River Street Saga. This tried to instill in me. One of them mystery treasure chest which weighed time, instead of being G about a person or struc- was not to read another person’s mail. In about 40 pounds and contained letters, ture on this small street, fact, to make sure that I followed this rule, legal documents, pictures, handwritten it is about an envelope they told me that this was a federal crime family history, play bills, hotel receipts, which arrived at Forest and they could report me to the mailman ships passenger lists, report cards from and River Street over a and I could go to jail for breaking the law the 1850s, postcards, and so forth, saved hundred years ago, was if I ever opened another person’s mail! by the Swaine family who built and lived treasured, tucked away, in our home at the northeast corner of and then traveled hun- As a historian, it is hard to keep to this dreds of miles 50 years standard when so much interesting and Forest and River Street. (Jessie Swaine, ago, only to come back true history can be found in letters as the last member of the family, died in the home from Pennsylvania well as information that is not written same bed, in the same room she had been last year – over 100 years about in books. born in nearly 90 years later; we were the since its original mailing. first family to ever buy the home that her What is so special about But in this case, the envelope in question father had built in 1875 for his new bride this small yellowed doc- was saved empty and had no letter inside, Lizzie.) The mystery box had been sent ument? I will share that so we won’t have to worry about serving here by the granddaughter of a Swaine incredible story with you time in a federal prison and my parents family friend, Audrey Yeager, who had in this latest story from can rest easy in heaven. The River Street Saga. inherited it. Audrey Yeager’s estate was You may be wondering about the history distributed to others through the years, of this envelope which survived over a and Audrey’s Pennsylvanian granddaugh-

8 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org ter who inherited the documents asked if I would like to have them returned to their origins at The Swaine House which my fam- ily has now called our home for almost 50 years. If you want to know more about this box, you can read the article I wrote for the Summer 2016 issue of The Gleanings. Getting back to this special envelope, it is a small, yellowed, The back of the envelope containing information about Ypsilanti, Michigan. somewhat tattered empty envelope bearing two, two-cent learned that William Hatch lived sponsible for the financial aspect red stamps which were cancelled in 1911. in the city with his wife, Eunice, of this society. Lizzie Swaine was It had been slit open on the side and the at 112 Washington Street, but had an officer in the Public Aid Society contents removed. On the flap side of the a nearby office at 11 North Huron of Ypsilanti which helped widows, still-sealed envelope we read in print: “If where his firm is listed as “Hatch orphans, the elderly and infirmed, not called for in five days return to William and Gilbert Lawyers, Loans, Real and those struggling with rent, B. Hatch, 11 Huron Street, and then writ- Estate, Fire Insurance, and Collec- coal or wood to heat their dwell- ten in capital letters on either side of the tions.” ing, food, medical care, clothing flap are the words: “YPSILANTI MICHI- On the front of the envelope in neat and other needs before the days GAN.” Searching city directories at the and well spaced typewriting we of public assistance. It was pri- Ypsilanti Historical Society Museum, I read that it was addressed to Mrs. marily an organization comprised F. J. (Lizzie) Swaine, Forest Ave., of wealthy, educated women who Ypsilanti, Michigan and below had money and time to spare such this in Lizzie’s own handwriting is as Alice Gilbert, Roccena Norris, written in bold black ink “Annual and other kind women of Ypsilan- report of P.A. Society L. Swaine ti who tried to help those less for- Sec’y (sic) April 20, (19)11.” It is tunate. Written sideways next to possible that she shared the draft the address, in the slanted style of of her report with the attorney re- Lizzie’s oldest daughter Florence

Young girl is Florence Swaine in 1902.

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The Swaine house where envelope was mailed to Mrs. F. J. Swaine whose name was Eliza Ann George Swaine or “Lizzie.”

is written “Secy of St Lukes PA Soci- attractive, inducements for indus- Pure Artesian table water and the ety from 1892-1911,” referring to her trial enterprise. It is within forty best of mineral waters are invalu- mother and her position within the minutes of Detroit on main line able municipal assets. Churches, P.A. Society. (sic) of Michigan Central-New York libraries, colleges and culture com- In the top left hand corner oppo- Central system, Southern Railroad bine here to create an inviting atmo- site the four cents in stamps are the and the Detroit, Jackson & Chicago sphere where capital and labor can words YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN in Railway. It has about eight thou- co-operate with waiting water and bold type and then we learn the mag- sand people and is surrounded by electrical power in creating wealth ic of this worn piece of paper. The an agricultural area of acknowl- and permanent homes. YPSILANTI, front and back of it seem to be an ad- edged excellence and attractiveness. MICHIGAN vertisement for the town of Ypsilanti It is within 30 minutes by half-hour in the year 1911 which would make trolley service, of the University of If that is not enough to convince a it a place that anyone would want to Michigan, and has withinit (sic) the business or family to move to Ypsi- move to, open a business, buy a home Michigan State Normal College, the lanti in 1911, when the envelope is and go to school! It reads: “Located leading college of its kind in the mid- turned over to the back side we can in a beautiful and picturesque pla- dlewest (sic), and the Cleary Busi- read more of the pleasures and op- teau 40 miles west of Detroit on the ness College, besides a five-building portunities which the town offered. Huron River with its exceptional public school service and equipment These are listed in all capital letters water power possibilities, presents rarely equaled in a city of its size. for emphasis:

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3000 COLEGE STUDENTS

1,400 PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS

1,800 REGISTERED WATER TAPS

126 ARC ELECTRIC LIGHTS – 40 ACRES

OF PUBLIC PARKS – 53 1-2 MILES OF CEMENT

SIDEWALKS – 26 3-5 MILES OF WATER MAINS –

12 1-3 MILES OF SANITARY SEWERS – 19 MILES OF CE-

MENT CURBLING – 10 CHURCHES – 15 MANUFACTORIES – 6 2-5 MILES

OF STORM SEWERS – 5 1-3 MILES OF CELLAR DRAINS – 5 CITY SCHOOLS

– 3 PUBLIC LIBRARIES – 3 CITY PARKS – 2 FAMOUS COLLEGES – 2 STEAM

RAILROADS – DAILY AND WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS – 2 CITY KINDERGARTENS – 2

ELECRIC RAILWAYS – LOW TAXES – HEALTHFUL CLIMATE –

AN IDEAL CITY FOR A HOME

Now that you have read this special envelope, perhaps you are thinking, like I am, about what makes Ypsilan- ti a wonderful place to live and work in the year 2017. Because there was nothing inside the envelope to read, I don’t think that anyone will tattle to the postman about reading other peo- ple’s mail and subjecting us to Federal prison – if indeed what my parents told me was true.

(Janice Anschuetz is a local history buff and a regular contributor to the Gleanings.)

Eliza Ann George Swaine. This picture was taken in 1879.

11 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS I Should Have Gotten a Warranty BY JACK MINZEY

When things begin to wear out they seem to do so be thankful that there is no rust, although I do see a rapidly. One look at what I’m pushing around ev- lot of wrinkles on the outer surface. The upholstery ery day, and it becomes obvious that the old heap is not worn out, but the stuffing certainly has shift- isn’t what it used to be. The radiator doesn’t hold ed. In addition, the fuel consumption seems to be as much as it used to, and I’m afraid it may start to greater than it was just a few years ago. leak. In addition, I believe that the head gasket may However, I suppose I should count my blessings. Af- not be tight enough. ter all, it is easy to complain and forget all the years The main pump seems good, but I do detect some of good service that I have had. Still, even though I occasional wheezing and coughing. I also notice a know I sound like a non-appreciative, complaining lot of new squeaks and creaks, and I believe they are wife, I sometimes wish that I could trade him for from causes which will not be cured by a greasing of something more dependable, like a car. any kind. The muffler never did work right, but now the tail pipe is failing. In fact, it had to be inspected (Note: This article was written and submitted by Jack twice in the last three years. Minzey. The editors of The Gleanings are not respon- sible for any nervous breakdowns by husbands when The differential is not what it was, and, it looks as they hear their wives laughing about the content of this though the suspension has dropped a little. I should piece.)

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Wow! It Seems Like Only Yesterday BY GERRY PETY, DIRECTOR – YHS ARCHIVES

ugust 26, 2007, was a very special day. It was the day from, some very serious! Whew, we dodged the bullet, so to the Fletcher-White Archives moved to its present lo- speak and it was onward from there on! Acation in the lower level of the YHS Museum. What 2017 is the Archive’s 10th anniversary at the new location. a day it was with many of our members showing up just to During these intervening years it, has grown to incorporate help bring over the heavily laden files and carton upon car- almost three times the amount of research materials and ton of books and files. Some of these items had not seen the files that we previously had. Since 2007, we have had major light of day for more than four years. It was amazing to be expansions from the Eastern Michigan Archives, the City involved. Al Rudisill and Jerry Jennings were there too di- of Ypsilanti and several private collections from individuals recting traffic, helping place large items along with sorting and other sources. This enormous expansion has made the of a lot of cartons. Also, several non-members had shown YHS one of the largest house museum archives in the state up to lend a hand too. For everyone’s help we were very of Michigan. Considering our award-winning “Gleanings,” appreciative and it was something to see. It went amazingly our YHS journal, concerning this history of the surround- fast considering what needed to be moved to the new digs! ing Ypsilanti area, we were finally in outreach mode in this What a feeling it was that the Archives were finally back in community. Additionally, with this we have also had an in- the YHS Museum, from exile considering that the previous crease in the interest of people ably qualified to help in the building was really unsuitable for our purposes as an ar- research of Ypsilanti’s splendid past. We have attracted a chive. It was close to the museum and the rent was, well, true cadre of professionals and academics that would make more than the place was worth but inexpensive, so I have any archive green with envy with their individual and com- been told. For those that still remember the old YHS Ar- munity service to our guests and members. Our Archive is rich in resource materials, and matched with all of our his- chive, it was located in what was once the real “carriage torical writers, researchers, and interpreters we are truly house” and “horse barn” of the 1860 Dow House Mansion. appreciative; as it is the human element that truly distin- It was in back of where the museum is presently situated. guishes any institution and makes it great! It had charm and a spectacular view overlooking Riverside Park. We were able to spy on all of the “goings on” of the an- It is quite gratifying to me to serve with such a great bunch of nual festivals and events that were scheduled in Ypsilanti’s people at the Fletcher-White Archives these past ten years Riverside Park. It was something we all missed for a while! along with the YHS management. It has been well worth it, It was when Al and Jerry began to renovate the carriage and Al Rudisill made most of it possible. I am certain of one house to repurpose it for apartments, now under the YHS thing, and that is that Louis S. White and Foster Fletcher, ownership, we all began to realize the potential problems for whom the Archives is named, would be pleased with that were inherent in the old building we had just moved what it is and into what it has evolved!

13 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS Three generations of the Pear family (left to right) Ed, Abraham and Max. The PEAR FAMILYComing to America BY PEG PORTER

n the late 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and on into the early Abe had a small clothing store which sold a variety of 1960’s, Ypsilanti had a bustling downtown. Shops and items for men and boys. He provided alterations using his Ibusinesses lined Michigan Avenue as well as Washing- tailoring skills which he also passed on to his son. Max ton and Huron Streets. There were two dime stores, a grew up working beside his father in the store. He met Ceil Cunningham’s, two movie theaters, four shoe stores, two Grossman who was jewelers, at least four women’s clothing shops, a pharmacy, employed in another and four men’s stores, from the higher end Mellencamp’s to shop. Ceil was born in the working men’s clothing business owned by the Pears. New York and moved This is the story of how the Pears came to Ypsilanti, opened to Youngstown while their business, and were a mainstay of the retailing com- still a child. The two munity for more than 40 years. The story begins in Piotr- married in 1937. kow, Poland during World War I. Abraham was a tailor for Due to the Depression the Polish Army. Married with five children, he became in- and its impact, Abe creasingly concerned for his only son’s safety especially as decided to close the Max grew older and was about to enter his teenage years. store after 20 years. It Abe knew his son would likely be drafted into the Army, was decided that Max and as a Jew would be sent immediately to the front lines. would take the remain- In 1916, Abraham left Poland and emigrated to the United ing unsold stock and States with the hope of starting a business and establishing establish a temporary a home for his family. business. One of Max’s As he passed through Ellis Island, his Polish name was re- sisters had married placed with the name “Pear,” perhaps an attempt anglicize and lived in Ann Arbor. the name of his village. With his “American” name, Abe She and her husband made his way to Youngstown, Ohio. About a year later, he looked for an empty returned to Poland and brought young Max to Youngstown. store available for rent. Finally, he made a second trip to Poland, gathered his wife Ann Arbor real estate Ed Pear with his mother Ceil in front of the and four daughters and brought them to Ohio. was too expensive. Huron Street Store in 1943.

14 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org However they did locate a second son, Michael, storefront on Huron Street was born in 1946. Ed be- in Ypsilanti that could be gan school at Roosevelt rented for $25 a month. where he would graduate The building had an apart- in 1959. By the time Mi- ment on the second floor chael was ready to begin where the young couple school, Estabrook was could live. built. He would join his older brother at Roos- In 1939, Max and Ceil evelt after he completed loaded up their car with the sixth grade. merchandise and drove to Ypsilanti to set up shop. There were about five Until the upstairs apart- Jewish families in Ypsi- ment was vacated, the cou- lanti in the early 1940’s ple rented lodging on Nor- and no real Jewish com- mal Street. Pear’s Bargain munity. The closest syn- Store had a steady supply agogue, Beth Israel, was of customers. It quickly in Ann Arbor. In the early became clear that the busi- years the congregation ness was no longer tempo- consisted of 25 families. rary. They were in Ypsilanti There were no kosher to stay. Two years later in food stores in Washtenaw 1941 their first child, a son, County. Yet the Jewish Edwin was born. In De- people were able to keep cember of that same year, their traditions and prac- the Japanese attacked Max, Ed and Ceil at Ed’s bar mitzvah. tice their religion. Pearl Harbor and the Unit- Ypsilanti has been a diverse community since its very be- ed States entered World War II. ginning. African Americans made their homes here before The Bomber Plant at Willow Run had a major impact on the Civil War. The town welcomed immigrants from Ireland the Pear’s business. Thousands of workers came to the and Scotland. They would be joined by Greeks, Germans, Ypsilanti area to work in the plant. The demand for work Italians, Irish, and later Lebanese. Religious discrimination clothes skyrocketed. Ceil recalled a time when people was rare. The Jewish families blended into the mix. Ed told were lined up to get in the store. They worked 12 hour me recently, “I never felt discriminated against.” days to keep up with the steady flow of customers. Ceil In 1959 the Shaefers, who owned the building housing the brought her baby son downstairs to the store where he Bargain Store and a second building on Huron Street, sold slept on bales of clothing while she waited on customers. their properties to the city. The structures were demolished Ceil would comment later, “We were in the right place at to create the Huron Street parking lot. Max bought the the right time.” building that stands on the northwest corner of Michigan As the war wound down, the Pears decided it was time Avenue and Huron from David Landy. He then purchased a to buy a house. They purchased a red brick bungalow on second property directly to the west that had housed Mod- Grant Street just off of Owendale from Elmer Cox. This ern Appliance and removed the connecting wall. The busi- would be their home where they raised their family. A ness was renamed Pears’ Clothing.

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ner, long-time Republican State Rep- resentative, Hazen Johnson of Trojan Laundry, and Stan Underwood, local entrepreneur.. Ceil participated in Hadassah and the Beth Israel Sister- hood. Sons, Ed and Mike, worked in the store on weekends and during school vacation. However their fu- ture would be in law, not retail. Ed is a senior partner in Pear Sperling, Eggan and Daniels. He served as City Attorney for Ann Arbor in the 1970s. Brother Mike, now retired, was pros- ecuting attorney in Orange Coun- ty, California. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Sue Oler. They have three children and three grand- children. Mike is the father of two. Almost 100 years have passed since Abraham and son Max left Poland. Not only did Abe save his son from the fate that awaited him in the Pol- ish Army, he also protected his imme- diate family from the horrors of the Holocaust. Many members of their Max and Ceil’s 50th wedding anniversary in 1987 with Ed (left) and Michael (right). extended family perished as a result of Hitler’s treatment of the Jewish people. Dave Novak remembers both stores. at the store, Max stayed active in his His father took him to the Bargain poker club. He played regularly with Like thousands of other immigrants Store when he was a child to get jeans such Ypsilanti notables as Jim War- the Pears knew what they were leav- and flannel shirts. The merchandise was displayed on boards laid on saw- horses. Dave recalls Mr. Pear folding and straightening the merchandise to keep things neat. Later Dave would visit the Michigan Avenue store to purchase clothing and men’s furnish- ings. The Pears were known for their quality merchandise, fair prices, and good service. Max used his tailoring expertise to make alterations when needed. The Pears sold the business to rela- tives in 1980. It continued as Pears Clothing until 1997. The first winter following retirement Max and Ceil joined other snowbirds in Florida. But once was enough for Max who declared he’d seen Florida and he would rather stay in Ypsilanti. Max Pear bought the building that stands on the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Huron from Although most of their time was spent David Landy.

16 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org ing behind and trusted they would (Peg Porter is Assistant Editor of the have a better life in America. That Gleanings and a regular contributor of trust was rewarded many times over. articles. Peg and Ed Pear were class- Ypsilanti, almost by accident, played mates at Roosevelt and have main- tained their friendship in the years a major part in a dream fulfilled. that followed.)

This is how the building on the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Huron looked when it was Pears Clothing store.

The Pear Clothing store in 1982.

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ducation has always been a cornerstone of the Unit- for many decades. ed States. In the early years of our country, the Latin EGrammar School was the institution for achieving By the 1950’s, public schools were viewed as a local re- our educational goals. The purpose of those schools was sponsibility although in truth they are an absolute state to create an educated population which was deemed nec- function. At that time, Michigan had several thousand essary for the operation of a democracy. Since only male school districts. Over the years political efforts, and partic- land owners could vote, the schools were only for the sons ular laws, have reduced that number to about 550. These of land owners. They usually consisted of six grades, and schools are financed through a combination of state and the curricula were aimed at teaching reading, writing and local moneys. During the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, these schools arithmetic. It was also expected that these schools would were idyllic. People who attended these schools have won- create men who would be able to read the Bible to their derful memories of their teachers, their classmates, and the families. many school functions which took place while they were there. Communities identified with their local schools in The Northwest Ordinance provided a basis for public a very overt way, and school competition, particularly in schools by creating a section of land in each county for the sports, became one of the major community activities. Life purpose of public education. By the 1900s, schools were in these schools was epitomized by TV programs such as th designed to offer education through the 12 grade. This “Happy Days,” and movies like “Grease.” resulted in the Michigan Agreement which stated that any Michigan citizen who graduated from an accredited Mich- However, in the 1970’s, there began to be signs of dissat- igan High School would automatically be admitted to any isfaction relative to the public schools. For some people, of Michigan’s public colleges or universities. Interestingly, there were options. Students could go to parochial schools, that law is still in effect although it has not been honored private schools, military schools or academies. But these

18 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org schools were expensive, so this was not seem to deter the union’s actions, an option only for the more wealthy and courts refused to rule against in the community. However, an idea these illegal strikes. Many felt that began to surface which offered the such strikes reflected badly on the in- rest of the parents an option. That tegrity of teachers. This also meant choice was “homeschooling.” At that the parents were disadvantaged first, homeschooling was challenged by having to adjust their working and on the basis of legality, but the courts personal schedules to care for their ruled that if certain conditions were children when these children should met, then home schooling was legal. have been in school. Interestingly, The problem was that many parents when teachers strike, they are the did not feel competent in providing only union not to lose wages. Since the teaching necessary for homes- their work year is about 180 days, this chooling. For other parents, they did means that they could actually strike not have the time. A further problem for 180 days without losing any of was finding the materials necessary their salary. Further, the outcome of for providing a state approved cur- strikes was not viewed positively by riculum. This problem, however, many parents. The end result was of- was soon remedied by organizations ten higher salaries for teachers, short- which developed such documents er school hours and fewer students and materials which made it much in classrooms. Also teachers made easier for parents to home school demands for payment for any ser- their children. vice rendered, more released time for preparation, and limited involvement While the homeschooling movement in teacher-parent meetings. Parents had some modest success, the fact is began to feel that teachers were less that it never really caught on to any concerned about the welfare of their degree. Besides the previously men- children than they used to be. tioned drawbacks, there was another problem. Parents began to realize Many parents did not see any advan- that education consists of the aca- tages for their children as a result of demic portion of a school and the so- unionization. In fact, the shorter day cialization part related to interaction and year has a significant meaning for of students through personal asso- learning. Almost all industrial nations ciations and other school activities. have a school year of over 250, eight Thus, homeschooling realized only hour days, and any shortening of days a minor academic success as many or hours, in a system that was already parents wanted their children to also out of sync with other countries, only experience the friendships and in- exacerbated the problem. Add to volvement in extracurricular activi- this the tenure of teachers which has ties that were available in the public resulted in making it almost impossi- schools. But the dissatisfaction with ble to discharge a teacher, no matter the public schools still continued to what the reason, and parents were grow, and parents continued to look becoming less supportive of their for another solution. public schools. There were real reasons for the But there were other concerns of par- unhappiness of parents regarding ents. public schools. Part of the problem Methods of discipline in the schools came about because of the creation had almost disappeared. Conse- of teacher’s unions. It is true that quently, schools became less safe for there were many good reasons for students. the teachers to unionize, but some of the by-products were not viewed Teacher effectiveness became a con- positively by the parents. Every year cern when state and national testing there were hundreds of strikes. The began to indicate that schools were fact that such strikes were illegal did not achieving expected goals. 19 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS Michigan Charter Schools continued from page 19

Curricular changes did not coincide half their population. with parental expectations. Things Teacher Colleges have become ex- like new math and other new educa- tremely liberal in their political and tional ideas began to exclude the par- social views, and the teachers they ent from helping or even understand- graduate extol ideas which are con- ing their children’s studies. trary to the beliefs of many parents in Politically correctness crept into the the community. curriculum. For example, traditional Public schools have succumbed to history now had to include consid- control by the federal government. eration for minorities, women and Since education is not an enumer- homosexuals. To most parents, this ated power, this means that it should violated the history they had known. be illegal for the federal government Grouping disappeared. It seemed to be involved in public education. apparent that children could be bet- However, our federal government ter educated if they were separated has created a U.S. Office of Educa- into groups that represented their tion with a budget of about 80 billion ability to learn. This was the prac- dollars. This money has been used to tice in all other industrial countries buy the government’s way into public and had been practiced under the education and with that money has guise of “tracking” for many years in come many rules and regulations. American public schools. Now the Teachers have complained about educational experts felt that such a those rules, but the government practice was discriminating, and it threat of withdrawing money causes was eliminated even to the extent the public schools to comply. History of “mainstreaming” which placed has shown that federal government special education students in regu- involvement in public education re- lar classes. This produced a factor sults in testing which reinforces po- which most parents understood. To litical ideals and politically correct them this meant that teachers would decisions in the local schools curric- teach to the lowest achievement level ulum. This becomes a direct threat in the group which thus ignored not to state and local control of public only the brightest students but even schools. the average ones. In the particular case of the Detroit The politically correct aspect Public Schools, another factor was reached into many of the community at work which directly led to the de- beliefs. While schools often taught mand for a change. The educational such things as the Muslim life and results were outrageous. Very few of religion as a part of history, they re- the students who started school grad- fused to honor Christianity. Christian uated. The dropout rate was unreal. holidays were eliminated, and so was Almost none of the graduates went any symbolism. Some schools even on to post high school education. Of eliminated the Pledge of Allegiance those who did graduate, many were because it had the word “God” in it. socially promoted so that at gradu- Special rules were often instituted ation, they had an educational skill for minorities and homosexuals, and equivalent of an elementary student. teachers often used their positions to In addition, corruption was wide advocate things which parents felt of- spread. Misuse of school moneys fensive and not the responsibility of a and fraudulent activities were ram- public school to teach. pant. Several of the school officials were fined and sent to prison. When Teachers and their unions became the state took over the operation of absolutely and overtly identified with the schools in Detroit, it was almost the Democratic Party. Logic should mandatory because the conditions tell them that alone would alienate were so bad.

20 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org It was in this atmosphere that charter for approving charter schools falls to schools began to appear. It is import- organizations which are recognized ant to know that their creation was for expertise in education. These not the idea of legislatures or politi- charter schools are required to meet cians. Parents know that education is all state standards for teachers, civil the basis on which future success in rights, curricula and building codes. life is built, and they all want the very It is also the responsibility of the best for their children. It was the par- chartering organization to supervise ents who insisted on an alternative to these schools on a regular basis to the public schools. At first only a few be certain that they are complying were created on an experimental ba- with all of the state requirements. It sis. The idea became so popular that is interesting that the Michigan De- the legislature authorized 100 charter partment of Education is responsible schools. The demand still exceeded for the same supervision of all public the supply, and the legislature moved schools. However, such supervision the approval of a total of 250 charter has never happened. schools. This still was not enough, It is still too early to attest to the ed- and so Michigan now has approved ucational quality of charter schools an unlimited number of charter because many of their failures or schools to be opened. successes could be the result of the The major portion of the charter time their students spent at a regular schools were started in the big cities public school. However, it is true that like Detroit, Flint, Saginaw and Ponti- some of the charter schools have lost ac. There were a few smaller districts their charters due to their failure to which also have seen an increase in meet state requirements and no lon- the number of charter schools. These ger are in operation. districts, like Ypsilanti, Willow Run, To date, the teacher’s unions and their and Benton Harbor had one thing political supporters have refused to in common with the big cities. They accept the concept of the charter had a significant number of African school. It is easy to understand their American students enrolled. To ac- Barr, concerns. Contrary to American His- knowledge this certainly will activate tory and an economic system which Anhut & the accusation of racism, and that is is based on competition, the public Associates, probably why no statistics are cur- schools have enjoyed an absolute mo- P.C. rently available. The fact is that it nopoly in their endeavor for well over ATTORNEYS AT LAW may be that charter schools are pri- 100 years. Standard Oil, U.S. Steel, 105 Pearl Street marily dedicated to African Ameri- and “Ma Bell” were all examples of Ypsilanti MI 48197 can students. And if this is true, then monopolies which were judged to be 734-481-1234 one must also realize that the request contrary to the free enterprise sys- for such charter schools are coming tem, but the schools have not been from African American parents, and EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST challenged in their monopolistic role. that certainly should eliminate any Karl A. Barr, J.D. As a result, all children between the racial accusations [email protected] ages of 6 and 16 were required by law Much of the publicity from the teach- to attend the school system in which John M. Barr, J.D. er organizations, and their supportive they resided. The only exceptions [email protected] legislators, would indicate that these were those children who went to Wills, Estate Planning, Probate schools exist only to make certain parochial or private schools. Public Real Estate, Business, Family Law people rich, and that they are infe- schools had limited competition and Contracts, Municipal Law rior, unsupervised operations. The enjoyed the luxury of a captive client. Litigation in all courts fact is that a charter school can only In such a system, the organization Highest “AV” Peer Rating be opened if it chartered through ei- can tend to become less accountable Named “Super Lawyer” ther a public college or university and more autocratic in its operation or an intermediate school district. and not be exposed to the advantages • Since 1959 • This means that the responsibility which are brought about as a result

21 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS Michigan Charter Schools continued from page 21 The of competition. The public schools have more mon- ey by far. The charter school gets the It is likely that the professionals in the SCHADE state reimbursement for each student public schools are threatened by com- which is about $8,000. This must pay petition which actually could lead for all staffing and building mainte- Building to their demise to some degree. It is nance. The public school gets the natural that they would have an emo- BY JACK MINZEY same $8,000 plus an added amount tional view of what is happening and for being larger, disadvantaged dis- attempt to discredit or eliminate this tricts. They also get the local 18 mills new competition. What they need to plus the ability to raise bond issues recognize is that charter schools ap- for buildings and equipment needs pear to be a new player in the public plus the money they get from the education field, and as in any compe- federal government. Thus, the public tition, the public schools need to real- schools get more than twice as much ize that they must produce a product funding as does a charter school. that is more appealing to the parents of their community than do the char- With all of these advantages, it only ter schools. The majority of school seems logical that the public schools districts have already done this, and would be able to outdo their compe- there is little likelihood of charter tition and regain their stature. What schools in most Michigan commu- they need to do is to remember the nities. When the emotional reaction basic concepts of teaching. Teachers has cooled, it behooves the public should address controversial issues schools to reclaim their status by im- with the intent of equally presenting proving their product. They should both sides of the argument and mak- realize that they have all the advan- ing certain that they do not reveal tages and should win any competition their own biases. Next, they should from other educational opportunities. recognize that their purpose is to rep- What are those advantages? resent the values of their community and reinforce those values through The public schools have higher paid their actions. Then they should cher- teachers and by their own claims, ish the original role of teachers as “in teachers who make higher salaries loco parentis.” They share the edu- and perks, provide a better education. cation, growth and nurturing of their The public schools have more expe- students along with the parents. And rienced and higher degreed teachers. finally, they need to analyze why they are losing the support of parents and The public schools have far greater fix those failures so that parents can facilities. These include better class again feel that their best educational rooms, air conditioning, libraries, choice is the public schools in the learning labs, language labs, science state of Michigan. facilities, gyms, swimming pools and athletic fields. (Jack Minzey received the Bachelor’s The public schools have ancillary per- Degree from Michigan State Normal sonnel such as guidance counselors, College, the Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan and the teacher aids, special administrators Doctor’s Degree from Michigan State and coaches. University. He worked for Michigan The public schools have a transporta- State University, the Michigan Depart- tion system. ment of Education and finally Eastern Michigan University where retired in The public schools have many more 1992.) teaching tools and media equipment.

The public schools have interscholas- tic athletics which is a strong force in community support.

22 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org The SCHADE Building BY JACK MINZEY

The Schade Building was located on East Michigan Avenue where the Bomber Resterant is located today. ears ago, during the 19th cen- in the old red barn, removed some was a popular place for many years, tury, East Michigan Avenue time ago,” noted The Ypsilanti Daily until the building was condemned in Ywas lined with houses and Press of Tuesday, June 30, 1936. “Of- about 1905. trees, and once you passed Prospect ten they would be driving ox teams. Schade was known for his love of an- Street you were out in the country. Drovers would pass through with imals, and raised white mice, rabbits, East Michigan Avenue, then known cattle on the way to market and give a large flock of pigeons, and even a as Congress Street, even had its own the beasts a chance for food and rest. gorgeous peacock strutting among business district, which was only a There were tin peddlers exchang- the birds. His prize pet, however, was few buildings, with perhaps the most ing their shinning wares for rags. a big brown bear. Just why Schade impressive being the Schade Build- Others were bringing through their kept a bear as a pet is unknown, but ing, standing on the southeast corner stores of candy and tobacco. Prob- the slow pacing of this hulking beast of what is today Michigan and Park ably they had paid tolls at the two- and the rattle of its chain held a fear- Street. Today, the site is occupied by gates to the east or west of the town,” ful fascination for the children who a single story business building, in- In 1871, Schade added a three-sto- scampered past the premises. Still, cluding the Bomber Restaurant, a lo- ry brick commercial building to the the presence of the bear did not keep cal landmark. In its time, the Schade frame building. On the first floor of the children away when they wanted Building was something of a local the west side of the building was the the candy Schade sold. landmark. Schade grocery store, where he wait- Schade died in 1883, but the grocery The original building on the site was ed on his customers while wearing store on the west side of the first floor a small two-story frame building that carpet slippers for comfort. The east continued in business for years after. was the home of Leopold Schade. side of the first floor was one of the The business of the saloon on the east This was also his bakery and gro- saloons of the day. In the center of the side went on as well. All this came to cery store. The building was some- building was a wide hall with a stair- an end when the building was demol- thing of a hotel as well. “Driving up way to the second floor. The second ished in the fall of 1935. to the frame building through the floor was space for living quarters. A front yard to the north would come second stairway running at right an- (James Mann is a local historian, a transients to spend the night at the gles toward the east, went to a dance volunteer in the YHS Archives, and a Schade place and board their horses hall on the third floor. The dance hall regular contributor to the Gleanings.)

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BY NANCY WHEELER, BOARD CHAIR This time of year nature is filled with beautiful dis- The Quilt Show will be September 24th-October 8th. Be plays, and so is the museum! The “Did You Know or Do sure to look for the Gleanings ad for more details! You Care” exhibit showcases stories and little known Heritage Festival this year is August 25th-27th. Museum facts about Ypsilanti. Virginia Davis-Brown and David hours will be August 25th 2-5 pm and August 26th and Mongson have created 19 boards that are scattered 27th 1-5 pm. We will be looking for volunteers to help at throughout the museum awaiting your perusal. the museum, please check your calendar and expect a Boy Scout memorabilia has been loaned to us and is phone call soon! displayed by Rick Meints. Spark a memory from your childhood or see how things have changed compared to today’s Scouting gear. Do you have a collection you would like to exhibit? Call us at (734) 482-4990 and if it is a good fit for the museum we will work together to set up a display. The museum mannequins and dress forms are current- ly dressed in bridal gowns dating from 1884-1997. Sev- eral of the dresses have not been on display before and are making their debut; you won’t want to miss them! Thank you to Fofie Pappas, Kathleen Fischhaber, and Louise Nagle for their elegant touch steaming, plac- ing, and accessorizing the gowns for everyone’s enjoy- ment! The Craft Room is feeling fresh with a new lace dis- play, updated by Kathleen Campbell. Be sure to check out the Princess Lace Loom, bedcaps, and other lace finery. Welcome to our new intern, Sarah Richards Reyes and new docent Molly Wright. Molly is also our plant care- taker in the Norton Solarium and the plants are look- ing particularly green these days! One of the bridal gowns on display in the museum.

Part of the Boy Scout memorabilia loaned to the Part of the lace display in the Craft Room. museum by Rick Meints.

24 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org Michigan State Normal College 1943-1950 BY JACK D. MINZEY

n 1943, our family moved from Flint, Michigan to Ypsi- (phys. Ed.), Miss Virginia Cooper (Latin), Miss Susan Stin- lanti. Housing was difficult to find so each of our fami- son and Miss Thelma McAndlis (English), Miss Lillian Ash- Ily members had a sleeping room in various parts of the by and Mr. William Fitch (choir and band/orchestra), Mr. city. My Mother was on Wallace Bou- William Wilcox (chemistry and physics), Miss Vera North levard and my sister was on Grant (typing) and Miss Thelma Hunt (Latin). The Principal was Street. My Father and I shared Mr. Leonard Menzi. Our names sounded the same phonet- a room with another man on ically so most people thought that we were related. Mr. Sheridan Street. The house was Menzi took me several times to Rotary and other meetings owned by Miss Hazel Davis who and after awhile simply, said “yes” when people asked if I was a fourth grade teacher at was his son. We did have printing and industrial education, Roosevelt Elementary School. but these were taught by college faculty. Mr. Duane Cham- When she knew that I was com- berlain and Mr. Ralph Gildenstein taught these classes. Mr. ing to Ypsilanti, she offered to Gildenstein later changed his name to Gilden. He later be- enroll me in school. At that time, came a dormitory proctor, director of alumnae affairs at I had no idea that Roosevelt was Eastern Michigan University and acting president of that not a public school. Actually, Roo- institution for a short period of time. One of the things sevelt High School was a labora- Jack Minzey – Roosevelt High School Class of 1946. that I never noticed at the time was the fact that none of tory school for teacher training the female teachers were married. I later learned that for at Michigan State Normal College. Thus, I spent my last several years, school boards did not hire married women three years of high school as a part of a college campus. for some reason, and it is likely that the Roosevelt teach- Roosevelt High School had a total enrollment of about 300 ers were hired at a time when this was a rule. students. I was in the class of 1946, and we had fifty four In 1943, MSNC had an enrollment of about 250 students. students in our class. However, even though it was small, The student body was primarily women. This was due to its students enjoyed all the regular activities of a typical the fact that the United States was engaged in World War high school. We had plays, band and orchestra concerts, II, and all of the men were either in the military service or clubs, athletics, fun nights, sock hops, senior trips, school engaged in building war materials. As a result, there were paper and proms. The faculty was identified as master no athletic teams in college at that time. Also at that time, teachers who had the ability to teach and train young stu- women were not given the opportunity to play interscho- dents who wanted to become teachers. I did not have the lastic sports, so they were confined to intra-mural activ- ability to judge the quality of teaching, but I have always ities. However, there were sports activities on campus. felt that I had excellent instruction plus a faculty that was Roosevelt High School had a complete offering of school truly in “loco parentus” and had the care and compassion sports including football, basketball, baseball, track, cross to treat us like family. country, swimming and tennis. All of these sports were It is true that some of the students were from an elite coached by Art Walker except for tennis. Tennis was group of parents. Almost all of the children of faculty, coached by Mr. Menzi. The venue for each of these sports administration and staff at Normal College attended the was the college facilities except for swimming. Roosevelt school. There were children of doctors, dentists, politi- had a regulation size pool with six lanes and room for a cians, legislators, bankers and business executives in the few spectators. Normal College had a pool, but it was school. However, there were also children of small busi- about twenty yards long with four lanes but no room for ness owners, factory workers, farmers, bus drivers, cus- spectators, and had a ceiling of about ten feet. Actually, todians, ministers, teachers, clerks, secretaries and many the Roosevelt pool was also used for physical education other more menial occupations. I always looked forward so that the boys had physical education three times a week to going to school. Each day, while I lived on Sheridan and swimming twice the first semester and reversed this Street, I would walk to Ted Tangalakis’ drug store for procedure second semester. As a result, all of the students breakfast and then on to school. Ted’s place at that time were excellent swimmers by the time they graduated. One was much smaller, had a soda bar with four stools, and a other memory of swimming was a rule which I never un- booth in the back. Breakfast always consisted of a pecan derstood. The girls wore swim suits during their swimming roll and a glass of milk which I got for one dollar. classes, but the boys always swam nude. The faculty was exceptional. This included Miss Mildred Michigan State Normal College was a much smaller cam- Crawford and Miss Margaret Gotts (math), Mr. Louis pus in 1943. Forest Street ran directly through the campus Golozynski (biology), Mr. Laurance Deboar (history and and connected into Washtenaw beyond McKenny Union. government), Miss Chloe Todd and Mr. ArthurWalker There was also a road from Forest Street which ran north

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baseball field, a men’s dorm, the spe- cial education complex and Goodi- son hall, a women’s dorm which is currently the Everett Marshall Build- ing and Roosevelt High School. Ev- erything beyond these building was a heavily wooded area called Sleepy Hollow which included a small lake. Cross Street was an absolute part of the campus. It was totally dedicated to serving the College. The first block East from the water tower, was com- posed of a drug store, a jewelry store and several book stores. The next block East was made up entirely of houses with one housing a doctor’s of- fice. The next block had a drug store, Wisbin’s Barber Shop, with five active chairs, and Superior Dairy which was a soda shop and a major hangout for 1946 Roosevelt High School baseball team: (l to r back row) Jones, Wilcox, Curtis and Coach Ruddon; (center row) Miller, Woodward, Crew, Baird and Meadows; (front row) Rynearson, Bloom, Minzey and the college students. There were no Burenow. restaurants or places that served al- cohol along that entire area. to Goodison Hall (currently the Mar- houses between it and Oak Street. shall Building). On the East, the cam- McKenny Hall was about half the size In 1945, some of the veterans came pus was bound by Roosevelt High it is today. When you entered the home from the war and entered the School and Pease Auditorium. Most front there was a foyer. Beyond the freshman class. At that time, sports of the rest of that block were pri- foyer was a large dining hall which returned to the campus. It was a vate homes except for Snow Health also had a soda bar at one end. Food small start, but it was a beginning. Center (behind Pease) and Zwer- was served cafeteria style. The pri- The senior class of 1946 graduated gel’s Book Store on the South side of mary customers were members of 111 students. The entering freshmen Pease. On the South, the North side the community. My family ate there class was only around 120 students. of Cross Street was the boundary often because it was a place where The sports program was modest. The with the exception of the gym which we could enjoy a meal together. The football team played Albion, Hills- was on the South side of Cross Street. football field ran east and west. It had dale, and Wayne. Their record was Cross was a two way street. The gym a track around the outside. There was five wins and one tie. Elton Rynerson filled the entire block between the a set of bleachers on each side built was the coach. He was also coach of water tower and Ted’s drug store. It of concrete and about 50 yards in the basketball team which won nine was a large brick building with the length. They were about 20 rows high. and lost nine. Track was coached by main entrance on Normal Street. Access to the field was at the West George Marshall. There was also a However, most of the people used end of Briggs Hall which contained baseball team which was also Ryner- the door on Cross Street to enter. On offices and a field house with a dirt son’s responsibility. As for the wom- the main floor were a large gym and floor. In the winter, the football field en, their activities were still limited to two smaller gyms. One of the small was flooded and became a communi- an intramural program which includ- gyms had an indoor track in the bal- ty skating rink. There was a warming ed archery, basketball and fencing. cony. The other gym was smaller and room under one of the bleachers to In the Fall of 1946, the college un- was called the women’s gym. In the accommodate the skaters. South of derwent a dramatic change in its basement were the locker facilities the football field was the power plant enrollment. At that time, there were and the pool. and the baseball field. The baseball approximately 380 upper classmen at field had a good size set of bleachers. On the West the boundary was McK- Michigan State Normal College. The The main problem with that field was enny Union, the football field, the incoming freshman class numbered that a ball hit over the fence landed in power plant and the baseball field. a little over 800. A large number of someone’s yard. The college abutted Oak Street ex- these students were veterans. They cept for McKenny which had several The boundary to the North was the were in their middle twenties, with

26 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org some older, and married, often with basketball where veterans found oth- a family. They were financially well er places where they could continue off. The GI Bill gave to each of them to participate. Thus they joined ath- tuition, books and living expenses. letic teams in fraternities, intramurals This was to have a major impact on and city leagues. As a result, many of the college. This group was more these teams were very good, and one mature, had dealt with some tremen- of the constant rumors was that there dous experiences, and was dedicated were several fraternity basketball to being good students and receiving teams that could have defeated Nor- a college degree. This class of new mal’s varsity. students interestingly introduced Because of this great influx of stu- males into the teaching profession dents in the freshman class, housing like never before. The impact on col- became a problem. This was primar- lege traditions (hazing of freshmen), ily true for the male students. Several requirements for professors to deal of the married students found housing with a more mature student, social at Willow Run where they occupied activities and athletics was immense. housing originally created for workers In athletics, for example, many of in the Bomber Plant. McKenny Union these new students had had a great took some of these students. Dormito- deal of athletic experience. Many had ry space was created on the third floor played college sports for a few years, and in the basement of that building. and then played more college sports There was also a Quonset hut build- while in the service, and now had ing in the south end of Ypsilanti which four more years of eligibility. They accommodated another group. There epitomized the life of Barney Poole was little construction during those (Poole was a famous split end who years. A set of women’s dorms were played three years for Ole Miss., one built east of Roosevelt High School. year for North Carolina, three years Pearce Hall, which was the largest with Army and then two more years classroom building, was torn down. It with Ole Miss. Thus, because of mil- was located on the north side of Boone itary eligibility rules, he played nine Hall. It was interesting to watch its de- years of college football. At Michi- struction. City tow trucks were used gan State Normal College, because of to attach their cable lines to the build- this rule, many of the freshmen who ing and then winch down the walls of had just graduated from high school, the building. The space where Pearce and even some of the former varsi- Hall stood was left as a court yard. A ty players at MSNC, were unable to new administration building was built successfully compete against these on the corner of Forest and College experienced athletes. Also, the fact Place (I believe that street might have that they all had no need for financial been called Broward at that time). assistance meant that colleges did The president’s office was then moved not feel it necessary to award athletic from Boone Hall to the new adminis- scholarships. tration building. Interestingly, there were no parking lots on campus. Stu- But there was another factor at work. dents had to have special permission Many of the veteran athletes were to drive on campus, and this rule was no longer interested in playing varsi- still in effect at Universities through- ty sports. They had already had that out the state until the early 1960s. experience and were not motivated Those who did have cars had to park to go through the vigorous training on the streets. associated with college athletics. In- stead, they opted to concentrate on It is nostalgic to recall the faculty at their college studies and seek their that time. John Munson was President. athletic involvement elsewhere. The It was said that he had little interest main impact of this was noticeable in in athletics and forbade his coaches

27 www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org • SUMMER 2017 • Ypsilanti GLEANINGS Michigan State Normal College 1943-1950 continued from page 27 from using college stationery to so- al degrees as required today. On the tues taught rhetoric which was anoth- licit athletics. That attitude persisted history faculty were Mr. Carl Ander- er name for freshman English. There until Harold Sponberg became pres- son, Dr. Blackenburg, Dr. Fred Erick- are interesting stories about each of ident. President Sponberg had been son, Dr. Paul Hubbel, Dr. Elizabeth these faculty; some serious and some a former college athlete, and more Warren, Mr. Anthony Englesman, Dr. humorous, but enough to write many than once he stated that “he wanted Edgar Waugh, and Dr. Paul Mancell. other articles. to give Eastern Michigan University For Mathmatics there was Dr.Carl Erikson, Mr. “Dutch” Falahee, Mr.Ed- The college had many clubs and ac- a football team the band could be tivities. These included Association proud of.” There were many faculty ward Goings, and Dr. Robert Pate. Physical education had Mr Edward of Childhood Education, Art Club, members, actually about 219, but I Chemistry Club, Commercial Club, shall only recall those who impacted Gilday, Miss Gussey Harris, Mr.Mer- rill Hershey, Mr. George Marshall, Dr. Home Economics Club, International my life. Dr. Egbert Isbell was the Dean Relations Club, Industrial Arts Club, of Administration, much like the Pro- Lloyd Olds, and Mr. Elton Rynerson. In science were Dr. Jennings Hick- Natural Science Club, Special Educa- vost today. Mr. Clemens Steimle was tion Club, Student Wives Club, Vet’s the registrar. I mention these two man, and Mr. Clark Spike. Dr Francis Lord, Dr. Everett Marshall, Mr. Jo- Club, Occupational Therapy, Physi- because their children were in high cal Education Club, Math Club, Mu- school with me. The infamous James seph McCullock, Mr. Don Currie, Mr. Norton Knight made up part of the sic Club, Canterbury Club, Christian Bingo Brown was the Dean of Men Youth Fellowship, Huron Christian and much has been written about his professors of education. English had Mr. Allen Miserez, Dr. John Sattler, Fellowship, Newman Club, Wesley legendary status. Bill Brownrigg was Foundation, YWCA, Lutheran Student the director of McKenny Hall and lat- Dr. Gerald Sanders, Miss Myra Her- rick, Miss Esther Ballew, Dr. Notley Association, Varsity Debate, Discus- er the patron of the Kappa Phi Alpha Maddox, Dr. Joe Kelly, Dr. John Vir- sion Festival, and Gavel and Rostrum. fraternity. Dr. Leslie Butler was the tue, Miss Maxine Virtue, and Dr. Mar- There were also active fraternity and head of teacher education. ian Magoon. Miss Herrick also taught sorority organizations. Fraternities It is interesting that a large number hand writing which was a required included Sigma Tau Gamma, Phi Sig- of the faculty did not possess doctor- course for many of us, and the Vir- ma Epsilon, Phi Delta Pi, Kappa Phi

1945 Roosevelt High School football team: (l to r back row) Levinski, Jones, Rynearson, Miller, Elliott, Boggs, Sweet and Fagerstrom (mgr); (center row) Shedd, Goins, Pester, Conally, Baker, Woodward, Smith and Herrest; (front row) Walker (coach), miller, Appl, Minzy, Bell, Wilcox and Elliott (manager).

28 Ypsilanti GLEANINGS • SUMMER 2017 • www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org Alpha, and Arm of Honor. There were There was a new music building, health also several honorary groups-Kappa center and theaters completed. The Delta Pi, Omega Kai Mathema, Pi Kappa college was replaced with a university Delta, and Stoics. The sororities were with five colleges and multiple prepara- Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Sigma Epsilon, tion programs replaced the old role of GLEANINGS Kappa Mu Delta, Sigma Mu Phi, Sigma just training teachers. The faculty be- SPONSORS Sigma Sigma, Theta Lambda Sigma, came more credentialed and advanced and Pi Delta Sigma. There were also degrees were added so that students multiple student governmental organi- could now earn master’s and doctor- The Anschuetz Family zations. al degrees. The student body grew to th In sports that year, Lloyd Olds coached about 24,000 making Eastern the 90 Golf. Football was coached by Rynear- largest higher education institution out Jim Curran son and assisted by Coach Crouch. of around 3,600 in the United States. They finished with two wins and five The student body became more diverse Fred & Maria Davis losses. Varsity basketball was coached in terms of race and foreign students, by Bill Crouch who replaced Ray Stites. and the students were so much more Their season was five wins and 13 loss- adept at everything. Even the police Virginia Davis-Brown es. George Marshall coached both force went from one night watchman to cross country and track. Doc McCol- a full sized professional department. Earnest & Carolyn Griffin loch was the coach of the tennis team. But with all of its wonderful new chang- The women participated in the Wom- es, it is still nostalgic to look back at John & Pattie Harrington en’s Recreation Association which in- Michigan State Normal College and cluded archery, volleyball, swimming, enjoy the memories that went with field hockey and basketball. that institution. I still occasionally sing Lynda Hummel There was no question that Michigan “hats off to thee,” “fight, fight, fight for State Normal would get bigger and MSNC,” and “loyal sons come show Joe Mattimoe & much of that growth was positive. your might,” knowing full well that I Changing the name from Normal Col- am politically incorrect. To me it was Hank Prebys lege to Eastern Michigan University a simpler time, more compassionate was certainly a positive factor. Most and seemed to be more pure. For many Bob & Marcia McCrary people did not know the origin of the people, it was their Camelot. So while I name Normal and were left with some relish the growth and achievements of strange interpretations of that word. Eastern Michigan University, and am Bill & Karen Nickels The campus expanded in every direc- proud to be an emeritus faculty mem- tion but South.The roads through cam- ber and an alumnus, I have pleasant Maxe & Terry Obermeyer pus were eliminated. New construction memories of the days of MSNC and its led to the elimination of sleepy hollow. quaint, idealistic and historical time. Al & Jan Rudisill There was a new gym and field house Roosevelt Song with a swimming pool. I wonder how many people remember the basketball Roosevelt, Roosevelt, we love you. Diane Schick court in the field house when it ran east There’s no other school like you. and west, and the best seats were in the balcony. An intramural facility was built You’re the squarest, you’re the Bob & Shirley Southgate with a lake and a boat house. A beauti- fairest school ful new student center was created, and In all the world. Rita Sprague a complete athletic facility with athletic fields, a baseball field, tennis courts, a You inspire us through and football field, a convention center and through. Nancy Wheeler an indoor practice facility were creat- Hail to Roosevelt ed on the West side of campus. A man- Daneen Zureich sion was built to house the president. Hail to thee, O Roosevelt Classroom buildings were built with air With students fair and true. conditioning and modern technology. A state of the art library was completed. Where’er we go, what’er we do,

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We’re always loyal to you. The Old Rotunda Your name we’ll cherish forever, The old rotunda, we’ll make it thundah, In our memories may it glow! Bring out the fife, boys, the fife and drum. Our friendships we’ll ne’er sever It’s not the first time, nor yet the last time, As onward thro’ life we go. That we’ve put old ……..High School on the bum, bum, bum. A Pledge Now is the time boys, we’re in our prime, boys, O Roosevelt, our hands we pledge to thee, We’ve got them going, yes, everyone. In token of our love and loyalty; It’s not the first time, or yet the last time, Thy call shall find us ready, That we’ve put old ……..High School on the bum, Our answer swift and steady, bum, bum. While youth and strength our portion stlll may be. Bum bum bum bum…….BUM BUM!! O Roosevelt, our hearts we pledge to thee, (Jack Minzey received the Bachelor’s Degree from Mich- When years have pressed upon us wearily, igan State Normal College, the Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan and the Doctor’s Degree from To thee in memory turning, Michigan State University. He worked for Michigan State Sweet days of love and learning. University, the Michigan Department of Education and finally Eastern Michigan University where he retired in From age and care and tears we shall be free. 1992.)

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