elcome to our 75th anniversary edition of your community newspaper. The Wwrap of the front section of this week’s paper celebrates the first edition of the *********ECRWSSEDDM**** Grosse Pointe News, published November 7, 1940. A special section in this week’s Residential Customer paper looks at many of the clubs, businesses, churches and groups 75 years and older. On behalf of owner, Robert Liggett Jr., and the entire staff of the Grosse Pointe News, thank you for giving us the opportunity to cover our community each week.

Circulation The Grosse Pointe News will be circulat­ ed free to every r^ident o f the five Pointes for a limited trial period, following which only paid subscribers will receive papers. This edition totals 12,000 copies. Grosse Pointe News Complete News Coverage of All The Pointes

Volume I - Number I THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7.1940 $ 1.50 Per Year - 3c Per Copy RECORD CROWD JAMS LOCAL POLLS Paper Is Requested Local Voters and the Scene of an Argument 12,500 Brave Rain To Change Name To Cast Ballots

Commodore Couzens Files Complaint on Behalf of Final Tabulations Are Not Officially Completed Until Late Yacht Club to Use ofTitle of Its House Publication Following Afternoon, Despite Staff of More Than 200.

The offices of the Grosse Dear Mr. Couzens; Grosse Pointe went to the Pointe News, a welter of The name for our new polls Tuesday, turning out Ladies and Gentlemen: hustle apdi^bustle trying to weekly newspaper in the the largest group of vot­ Do You Have Any News get out its first issue late Grosse Pointes was se­ ers that has ever balloted yesterday afternoon, was lected by those interested in this region, despite rain, The Grosse Pointe News realizes that many news thrown into a state resem­ some three weeks ago, wind and cold weather. sources have been over­ bling panic when the fol­ at which time none of us Out of the total of some looked in this, its first lowing letter was hand- had any knowjedge that 16,000 voters in the town­ issue, the news is most delivered; another publication with ship, more than 12,500 anxious to remedy this “Information has reached the same name was in went to the polls, estab­ situation just as quickly our Grosse Pointe Yacht existence. Since then we lishing an all-time record. as possible. It hopes its club that you are about to have brought out a dummy Afore than 4,500 new reg­ readers will help provide commence publication of issues of 1,000 copies, istrations were added to the the remedy. a periodical bearing , the which have been distrib­ voting lists of the township Churches, clubs, orga­ name ‘Grosse Pointer.’ uted freely in the Grosse during the primaries and nizations and individu­ “This particular name is Pointes and the city of final election. als are earnestly asked the name of our club pub­ Detroit. There has been More than 200 employees to bring or send any lication, which we have considerable talk about the were required to handle news items they may have to the office of the used continuously since new publication through­ the large vote, and the Grosse Pointe News the 14th day of May, 1936, out all the Pointes. An of­ last precinct did not make in the Punch and Jjudy for circulation not only as fice has been rented, phone its return until 2 o’clock' building on Kercheval a club bulletin, but also and light service installed, Wednesday afternoon. avenue in the Farms. It’s as a magazine intended to all under the name of The Tabulating' the township so easy to jot down your cover the social activities Grosse Pointer. ^ vote, which includes all notes, stick a stamp on of the entire Grosse Pointo Some ten .days ago the the Grosse Pointes except an envelope and drop it residential area. fact that the Grosse Pointe the city, was not completed in a mail box. “Furthermore, our name, Yacht club issued a small until 5 o’clock Wednesday We want to do the very “The Grosse Pointer,” has house organ to its members afternoon. best job we can toward printing all the news been registered with the under this same name, was Left: - Edsel Ford was one of the early birds at the polls Tuesday that occurs in the Grosse Library of Congress copy­ brought to our attention. morning, appearing at 8:30 to cast his vote. Upper right: - One of right office of the United As we were about to regis­ Pointes. We’d like the the signs which has so annoyed a Roosevelt place resident that' he GRDSSE PDINTE cooperation of every­ States of America, in ter this name, we consulted is suing the City of Grosse Pointe to have its name changed. one. Come in and see us, Washington, under serial with our lawyers. We were Lower right: - Mr. and Mb’s. Marion K. Kellogg of Fisher road, leaving the write us, or pick up your number Class B, 301-387, city booths, in the municipal building on Maumee. PUPILS TD GIVE told that in the first place, phone and dial TUxedo and the present reorganiza­ they could see no possibil­ 2-6900. tion of the club has duly ity of any conflict between MOTHERS’CLUB HELP mm succeeded to the rights of the two publications (With Roosevelt Place Students Get OpportunityTo turned over to Volunteers of the original registrant and which we agreed), and HELPS PLAYERS Leam Civic Responsibilities America. has duly continued the that if the club had not Clothing of all practical The Mothers’.Club project publication up to the pres­ registered the name in the Spits... Fumes As a means''of teaching types for adults as well as this year is in connection ent time. courthouse here, we were citizenship responsibili­ children is wanted. 'The with the Pointe Players, Action of Resident to Have Name Changed, “Your proposed adoption legally entitled to its use. ties Grosse Pointe Public Volunteers of America are The Grosse Pointe High Causes Quite A Lot of Comment by Fellow of,§)ich a similar name can­ There was no such regis­ Schools ' are co-operating equipped to repair and make School poup directed by Residents and Mayor not result otherwise than to tration and we thereupon again this year with the' De­ over garments to make them Donald Horten, is giving confuse subscribers, the had the name registered troit Community Fund, the usable, so that any article Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Roosevelt place, that tiny, blocking thoroughfare and reading public, as well as ourselves and went ahead Neighborhood Club, the Containing wearable' mate­ prize winning story “our busy little street which the I am not alone in opposing prospective advertisers, ■ with all plans for publica­ Thrift Shop, and the Vol­ rial will be helpful. Town” police consider a seques­ a pettiness of spirit which, and with so many other tion, with no intention, we unteers of America in car­ Discarded and broken toys Martha Scott a Detroit tered nook, but where, so if it prevails, will reflect names open and available assure you, of encroaching rying their campaigns for are wanted by the Thrift girl, had the leading role in say the residents, the cars disgracefully upon the Roo­ for your new publication, upon any rights or privi­ contributions into the class­ Shop’s substantial monthly the Hollywood production. race up and down at a pace sevelt name regardless of we must request that you leges of your club. too alarming for a narrow any attempt at ‘clarification, rooms. E.R. Van Kleeck, contribution to the Neigh­ desist the use of the name The curtain raises at 8:15 We wish most earnestly thoroughfare, is in a dither. amplification or ej(tension.’ superintendent, explained borhood Club. Grosse Pointer, or any that the club’s objection, p.m. on November 13 in One of its residents Lewis “Mr. Smart, in my opinion, this week. . The public schools have name sufficiently similar the High School auditori­ which we still don’t un­ L. Smart of 327 is suing has long been subject to November 4-8 will be co-operated with the Thrift to raise the possibility of derstand, might have been um. Mrs. Raymond Moore to have the City of Grosse spells of emotional hyste­ known as “We Can Help” Shop and the Neighborhood confusion. lodged before we had a (Niagara 6877) is chair­ Week in all the public Pointe show cause why it ria. I surmise that he over­ Club for several, years in “1 am writing the let­ hand-drawn name and man of the ticket commit­ school rooms of Grosse should not be designated as subscribed to the Literary collecting clothes and toys ter before your first is­ mast-head executed, be­ tee. This is the first time the Pointe. Every child will be Theodore Roosevelt place, Digest four years ago, and for the use of the under­ sue comes out so that you fore we had set in type an Mothers’ Club has a direct urged to make his contribu­ just so there will be no mis­ more recently Galluped to privileged. The Community will be saved the expense entire paper of ads, news interest in the Pointe Play­ tion from their allowances understanding. a mistaken conclusion in a Fund drive was sponsored of making a later change arid editorial matter filled ers. All profits from the and savings, and discarded Mayor Mason P. Rumney similar situation. by the schools for the first of name. But in the event with the original name. We ticket sales are for the ben­ clothing and toys will be so­ on whom a copy of the bill “Most of the neighbors in time last years. that my information is er­ wish that we hadn’t been efit of the scholarship fund. licited from all. of complaint was. served Roosevelt place know per­ School officials explained roneous as to your plans forced to waste so much “The spirit of gi'ving rather while he was Iqnching Mon­ fectly well that their street that they felt the impression and intentions, I hopie you time and spend so much Alger House Shows than the value of the gift will day in a Detroit club with, of was named for Theodore of the significance of their will regard this letter only money just a few hours be emphasized by our teach­ New l i s t ’s Work all people, Theodore Roo­ Roosevelt more than 30 gifts would be made stron­ as an effort on my part to before going to press, fran­ ers.” Dr. Can Kleeck said. The Alger Brandh of the sevelt Jr. thinks the whole years ago and some of us, ger upon the minds of the protect us all from needless tically making changes “But every child should be Detroit Institute of Art is thing a publicity stunt timed including myself, do not children by means of con­ embarrassment. In other to avoid bringing harm to able to have the experience holding an exclusive open to election precision. want anyone to fool with the centrating attention during words, having received the your club. We wish most of giving something, and exhibition of 28 paintings And after canvassing a name. one week. above information, I want­ of all that our lawyers had many will undoubtedly con­ and drawings done by number of Mr. Smart’s 14 “Such activities are gen­ The Community Fund drive ed to write you as soon as properly covered all angles tribute clothing and toys as which Board of Education Darrell Austin of Oregon. neighbors who liye in Roo­ erally harmless enough, possible without waiting of the point in dispute. well as money.” employees annually carry The exhibition will con­ sevelt Place it is discovered but this one carried impli­ to make verification of the We bow to the wishes of All funds raised by thechih on among themselves will tinue until the end of the that a good many of them cations which need to be actual issuance of your first your club to keep the name dren will go to the Detroit be held simultaneously with month. It was disclosed have the same thought and corrected. number. of its publication undilut­ Community Fund. Last year the drive among the chil­ by John Newberry, newly cm only sputter over the Sincerely, With very best wishes, ed. We have made the nec­ the public school pupils dren.. A total of $1653.25- elected director of Alger whole thing, milch less ex­ A. H. Harris. I am very truly yours, essary'changes, we hope, gave $326.97, an average of was given by the employees House. press there true feelings. FRANK COUZENS, and trust there will be no 7.3 cents each, to the fund. last year.. Mr. Austin, a new ‘artist, One of these neighbors, Commodore, Grosse more trampling of toes. ART ASSOCIATIONS TO Clothing contributions are just finished a success­ however has a veiy definite Pointe Yacht Club. Yours very truly SPONSOR NEW CLASSES being requested in coopera­ Muskoka Threesome ful one man exhibition in feeling about the whole The News sends the fol­ ROBERT B. EDGAR, tion with the Neighborhood New York City. thing, and expresses it in the The Grosse Pointe Artists’ Celebrates Again lowing open reply to Mr. Editor, Grosse Pointe Club and the Volunteers of following letter. Association and the Junior Couzen’s letter: News. America. All contributions Those tluee muskateers . “To the Editor, League are sponsoring of Muskoka road had their SCOUT LEADERS’ COURSE two classes in painting and will go first to the Neigh­ “Grosse Pointe News: weekly dinner on Hallow­ HELD IN DEFER SCHOOL sculpture. One class will be borhood Club, which will “Will you please correct the een at Bill Heath’s house. HOLDEN SPEAKS ON FUND DRIVE held at Alger House and the take care of assisting Grosse A training course for Girl impression that may have Besides Bill, there’s Nick- High School Teachers Told All Must other at Mrs. Hugh Stalkers Pointe’s needy families. Scout leaders is being held been created in the columns le Hathaway and Henry Share in Social Obligations studio on Middlesex Road. The surplus will then be Hubard, Junior. The fun from 1 to 3 o’clock every of Detroit papers on Novem­ evening this week was cel­ The Community Fund Grosse Pointe library and Tuesday afternoon in the ber 5 that all of the residents ebrated in costumes with a activities are social obliga­ office help was also repre­ Defer school. There is still of Roosevelt place want the ' fo o sse • regular Halloween menu tions to be shared by all”. sented. time for those interested to name of their street clarified, for dinner. The rest of the Parker Holden president In conjunction With Mr. sign up. , amplified and extended. evening was, spent at the big of Holden, Graham , and Holdens’ talk a picture re­ Exaggerations Among those now attend­ “As a resident and prop­ party on Kercheval. Clark advertising agen­ leased by the community ing the class are: Mrs. Elise erty owner whose actual ... a column by A. Pryor, which has attracted cy, stated, as a voluiiteer fund agencies, entitled M. Arnold, Miss Margaret considerable attention in the Grosse Pointes speaker on behalf of the “Rainy Days” was shown. interest in the neighborhood Community Fund dnve The meeting was presided Edwards,. Mrs. William may perhaps exceed that of during the last few years, will be a permanent at - a combined meeting, over by Dr. Van Kleck, su- Warner, Mrs. M. K. Jes­ Mr. Smart. 1 am very much ' feature of the “Grosse Pointe News”. of Teachers of the Pierce p.erintendant of Schools. sup, Mrs. Frank Simmions, opposed to any change It will be found in the same location on Junior • High and Grosse Mrs. Pace spoke in behalf Mrs. Kenneth Smith and whatever' in the name of the editorial page every week. Pointe High schools. The of the Junior Red Cross. Mrs. Ronald Hart. that quaint narrow, little •5652 5 100 11

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The Grosse Pointe N ew s Celebrating 75 years serving the Pointes

As the Grosse Pointe News and 27 employees. celebrates its 75th anniver­ Not only does it produce an sary of informing the com­ award-winning newspaper munity, it wants to share the each week, it also offers ser­ spotlight with other busi­ vices to help clients when it nesses and organizations in comes to designing logos, as the Pointes that have been well as website creation and around just as long or longer, postings, creative services for making a difference in the ads, flyers, inserts and mailers. lives of thousands of resi­ Its professional creative staff, dents. Following is its salute led by Creative Director Paul to its peers. Barnard, has helped multiple The Grosse Pointe News has businesses create a compelling been a part of the Grosse message and look that’s Pointe community for 75 years, impactful to the reader. reaching residents’ homes Its sales team works closely every week, uninterrupted, with local businesses, strate- since its first edition was gizing a strong marketing plan printed and delivered Nov. 7, and developing an advertising 1940. campaign to strengthen their The newspaper was the cre­ company brand and the prod­ ation of Robert B. Edgar. The ucts and services they provide. idea for the newspaper was The Grosse Pointe News has born at A1 Green’s, a popular Beginning at the Punch and Judy building, up the Hill to two addresses on Kercheval and now won several accolades since night spot in Grosse Pointe in on Mack in Grosse Pointe Woods, the Grosse Pointe News has always called Grosse Pointe its beginnings. Among recent 1940. A1 and Torch Green, who home. awards are Newspaper of the knew everyone, brought wrote editorials. Robert B. Pointe Shores businessman on the second floor of the Year, Michigan Press together what would become a Edgar’s wife, Geraldine Robert G. Liggett Jr., who has Punch and Judy building on Association, twice in the last fortuitous meeting of Robert B. Parker, sold advertising and owned the paper for the last Kercheval. It moved to the six years; dozens of awards Edgar and Anastasia and Anastasia Buhl was the pseud­ eight years. U-shaped building up the Hill for editorial and ad design Theodore “Teed” Buhl. onymous writer of the gossip Liggett serves as chairman at 99 Kercheval, which is now from the Michigan Press Edgar was a displaced news­ column, “Grosse of Pointe News Group, the Talmer Bank. In 1986, the Association; several awards paperman from Scranton, Exaggeration.” company that owns the Grosse paper moved across the street from the Suburban Penn. The Buhls were looking When the founder died in Pointe News. Gene Chambers to 96 Kercheval. The Grosse Newspapers of America and to invest in a business. A part­ 1979, his son, Robert G. is the CEO, Bruce Ferguson is Pointe News is currently the Society of Professional nership, Anteebo Publishers, “Butch” Edgar took over as the CFO, Scott Chambers is located in Grosse Pointe Journalists, Detroit chapter; was bom. publisher of the Grosse Pointe publisher and Joe Warner is Woods at Mack and Aline. and the Pointer of Distinction Robert B. Edgar served as News and continued at the editor and general manager. The business includes five Award for Excellence in editor and general manager, helm of the weekly publication The Grosse Pointe News has departments: Editorial, Sales, Business from the Grosse while his father, Mark Edgar, until his death in 2007. always been Grosse Pointe Classified, Production and Pointe Chamber of Commerce also a veteran newspaperman. The paper was sold to Grosse based, starting at its first home Circulation, with managers in 2015. The humble beghinings of the Grosse Pointes The first settlers came Memorial is now, resulted Park Village was incor­ Village of Lochmoor was to the Grosse Pointe in the organization of porated. It extended 200 renamed Grosse Pointe region more than 300 Grosse Pointe Farms, feet east of Alter to Woods. years ago. The area was which took the old Cadieux, from the lake to Bon Secours Hospital heavily wooded and boundaries of Fisher and 500 feet south of Mack. It opened as a private con­ swampy. All the first Weir. was followed in 1911 by valescent facility in 1939. inhabitants were French In 1894, the McMillan the incorporation of The first parking who came in 1701 with boys built a six-hole golf Grosse Pointe Shores meters were installed on Antoine deLamotte course inside the race Village, which had then Kercheval between Cadillac. track at Hamilton Park the same village limits it Cadieux and McMillan in Just a few years later, on Kerby. Just three years has now. 1949. Also that year, the the first and only war the later, the Country Club of In 1912, the Village of Grosse Pointe area has ever seen Detroit formed. Neighborhood Club was Farms was reincorpo­ occurred in 1712 when During the Gay ’90s, established, followed rated as a city. Fox Indians developed a The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club as it was built more the electric railway came closely in 1915 by the The following year, the village near Fort than 100 years ago. Below, the early days at Country through and made the organization of Grosse Russell A. Alger home Ponchartrain. There was Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms. area more accessible and Pointe Country Day was given to the War a 19-day siege and the with the dawn of the School. In 1916, Memorial Library Fund Fox tried to escape, but estates arose in the late the population at the time automobile after 1900, Lochmoor Golf Course for development as a were overtaken at 19th century. was 200. It was a fashion­ Grosse Pointe became a was organized. community center. Also Windmill Pointe. The territory was able community. Garden preferred suburb for Cottage Hospital was in 1950, the villages of In 1760, Detroit was named Grosse Pointe in produce, fruit, fish and business executives in organized as a unit of the Grosse Pointe Woods and surrendered to the 1848 for the point of land grain were its principal addition to a retreat for Neighborhood Club Grosse Pointe Park were English, causing many that projected into the exports. wealthy Detroiters. As because of the wartime reincorporated as cities. French settlers to leave water in the lower part of The village extended the automobile became influenza epidemic in In 1953, Grosse the city and occupy the Lake St. Clair. Soon it south to Cadieux in 1889. the primary method of 1917. The original Pointe’s Central Library farms in Grosse Pointe. became Detroit’s fore­ Then, in 1893, an argu­ transportation and the Cottage Hospital later was dedicated and in In 1796, it became an most summer resort and ment over the sale of rail line decommissioned, came in 1938. 1956, Our Lady Star of American territory. bigger homes were built. liquor in Termont’s road­ Lakeshore gradually The Grosse Pointe the Sea was dedicated. It originally was a hunt­ From 1850 to 1860, sum­ house, located where the improved. Public School System In 2009, the Village of ing and farming commu­ mer homes were built by Grosse Pointe War In 1907, Grosse Pointe was incorporated in 1922 Grosse Pointe Shores nity. All of the farms had Edmund Brush, D. and in 1924,the Grosse was reincorporated as a around 300 feet of water Bethune Duffield, Francis Pointe Club was built, city. frontage and ran inland Palms and Theodore H. only to bum down a year During the course of around one mile. Some Hinchman, among oth­ later. the 20th and 21st centu­ of the famous families ers. In 1871, Charles and In 1927, the Village of ries, Grosse Pointe has who already had farms at Edward Moran reclaimed Lochmoor was incorpo­ gained a reputation as a this point were Poupard, Grand Marais, 900 acres rated and Grosse Pointe notable American sub­ Campau, Socia, Rivard, of swampy land between High School was built at urb. It contains 15 recog­ Ellair, Vernier, Renaud, Jefferson and the lake. Fisher and Grosse Pointe nized Michigan historical Allard and Kerby. Grosse Pointe Village Boulevard. The Grosse markers: The Academy During the second half was organized in 1879 Pointe Yacht Club was of Sacred Heart, Defer of the 19th century, lum­ and included property built two years later. Elementary School, Fox bermen took away the between Fisher and Weir In 1934, the Village of Indian Massacre, woods and businessmen Lane. According to an Grosse Pointe was rein­ Fractional District No. 9 bought up lakefront 1883 edition of the corporated as a city. Five property. Some grand Michigan State Gazetteer, years later, in 1939, the See HISTORY, page 2D i GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

75TH EDITION Edsel & Eleanor Ford House What once was a fam­ Tuesday Musicale ily home has become a U bustling, busy, cultural, In 1885, 12 female pia­ nonprofit organization. nists from metro Detroit The Edsel & Eleanor and Grosse Pointe gath­ Ford House has earned ered to form Tuesday the title of one of Grosse Musicale. The group Pointe’s proudest desti­ began with the intention nation spots. The large of maintaining keyboard iron gates opened for the skills and performing an public in 1978, welcom­ occasional friendly con­ ing guests to explore the COURTESY PHOTO cert for other members. property’s expansive The house was designed by architect Albert Kahn. However, as word grounds, enjoy a light spread, the keyboardists meal at the cafe or tour 30,000 square feet and there were so many were soon joined by the home where the has three floors, 60 rooms homes and estates that musicians of all sorts — Edsel Ford family once and servants’ quarters. had fallen to disrepair,” female cellists and violin­ lived. The landscaping was Fitzpatrick said. “There ists, then eventually male “It’s not every day that designed by Jens Jensen was so much history that musicians as well. a resid en tial area and includes a meadow, the public could learn Tuesday “couldn’t keep becomes the destination lagoon, swimming pool from and be able to expe­ the doors closed forever,” COURTESY PHOTOS spot of tourists,” said and gardens, among rience. She demonstrated former president Dina Arthur Klein, left, and Chase Baromeo were among Ann Fitzpatrick, vice other features. great forethought. And Winter said. the musicians to perform for Tuesday Musicale, president of the Ford Edsel and Eleanor everything we’re doing Before long, Tuesday Klein in 1920 and Baromeo in 1932. House. “It brings atten­ Ford were known for she used examples of in Musicale opened its tion to the rich history of their generosity to chari­ her will.” doors to the public, shar­ Symphony,” Winter said. help cultivate music and our area and makes ties, as well as maintain­ The Ford Estate is open ing its love of music “Others are teachers and help the children; some another selling point for ing the arts, science and to the community for through benefits and members of community do not have a lot of people who might want history in the metro tours Tuesdays through concerts. These perfor­ orchestras in the metro­ money, but they have to relocate.” Detroit area. More than Sundays and also orga­ mances were so well politan Detroit area. Our beautiful gifts.” Easily one of the oldest once they came to the nizes seasonal events. received, the group concerts are high-quality Tuesday Musicale has homes in the Grosse assistance of the Detroit The house offers educa­ decided to invite world- live performances given become more Grosse Pointes, the Ford House Institute of Arts, even tional and cultural activi- renowned musicians to in various churches in Pointe-based and hopes was built in 1929 by paying museum salaries ties, including play; violinists Myra Grosse Pointe and in residents will become architect Albert Kabn, during the Great approaching winter fes­ Hess and Franz Kreisler, Birmingham, Troy and more involved and inter­ who also designed the Depression. It came as no tivities like its Nutcracker as well as pianist Josef Detroit.” ested in the group. Detroit Athletic Club, surprise Eleanor wished Tea, Winter Wonderland Hoffmann were among Tuesday Musicale Tuseday Musicale soon General Motors Building to leave her beloved light show and annual those to appear. organizes monthly con­ will initiate a study of and Rouge River Plant, home for the benefit of Christmas tours. “We are still doing the certs and has doubled its opera from around the among others. It occu­ the public. The coming year will kind of work the women efforts to provide oppor­ world and invite artists to pies approximately “(Eleanor) had seen bring its own host of sur­ had in mind when they tunities for children to be appear and perform at prises as the construction began,” Winter said. immersed in the culture churches in the area. of a new administration According to Winter, and love of music through “We have kept live building begins, opening the group has continued scholarships and educa­ music alive since 1885,” up the servants’ quarters to serve as an outlet for tional programs for all Winter said, “and it’s still for tours. Additionally in musicians and music lov­ ages. our aim — and to help spring 2016, the house ers alike. “We are getting old,” young (musicians) to will celebrate the Fords’ “Several of our adult Winter said. “We have to grow.” 100th wedding anniver­ performers are members think of the youngsters For more information, sary; celebratory plans of the Michigan Opera and to keep the love of visit tuesdaymusicale have not been finalized, Orchestra and also per­ music alive if we are to ofdetroit.org. but programs will most form with the Detroit survive .... We want to likely center around fam­ ily and weddings. The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is located at Junior League of Detroit COURTESY PHOTO 1100 Lakeshore, Grosse The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House was built in 1929. Pointe Shores. Call (313) The Junior League of training cottage for the 884-4222 or visit ford- Detroit was formed in the blind and more recently house.org. early 1900s. constructing a sensory Throughout the years it trail, nature center and has united Detroit women t u Playscape on Belle Isle of varying ethnicities and are a few of the projects creeds in works of char­ JUNIOR LEAGUE OF the group has under­ ity, organizing events, taken and made possible. hosting fundraisers and DETROIT According to Tiderington, assisting women and the JLD also created a children since the first Women building better communities nationally recognized day. hospice video still being “Forty-seven women Tiderington. “In 102 used today. joined forces in 1914 to years, we’ve done so “We strive to improve found the Junior League many projects and really the community through of Detroit,” said the focused on Detroit.” the effective action of group’s current presi­ Supporting women in trained volunteers,” she dent, Michelle the workforce, opening a said. The coming year brings the le ag u e ’s 21st Designers’ Show House, You Still Have a Jeweler a highly anticipated event that occurs biannually in the Neighborhood! and invites interior designers to decorate a home. The house this year is on Windmill Drive in Grosse Pointe Park and the event is sched­ uled for May 7. For more information about the Junior League Fine Jewelry • Appraisals of Detroit, visit jldetroit. org or call (313) 881- Custom Designs 0040. We do all repairs 2 6 Y e a rs a t HISTORY: 19834 Mack Avenue, GPW Continued from page ID (313) 885-5129 School, Grosse Pointe Academy, Grosse Pointe Farms Sewage Pumping The friendly professional staff at Terme Day spa have been providing Station, Grosse Pointe therapeutic massage, wonderful Farms Water Filtration facials, waxing , nail services and Plant, Grosse Pointe many body services for 13 years High School, Grosse to the Grosse Pointe community. Pointe Memorial Church, Jane and Paula Miller started their Lew is E. 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deitehve a ip a da^ Excerpted from “A Brief History of Grosse Pointe, 22121 Greater Mack Avenue 313.884.4222 I WWWFORDHOUSE.ORG f ^ 0 1679 to 1975” the private, setettt St. Clair Shores, Ml 48080 termedayspa.com 586-776-6555 i GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015 75TH EDITION I 3D A history of churches serving Grosse Pointe

From 1819 to 1825, the away from St. Paul’s years, two rooms were Another Evangelical home of Pierre Provencal Church, now St. Paul’s added to the school, a Lutheran Church, First was used as a chapel. Cathedral. In 1845, a new pipe organ was English, was established There was a confessional group including mem­ installed and four mis­ in 1896 at the corner of box and altar in its parlor. bers of the Campau, sion congregations were Mount Elliott and Pulford Then, in 1825, the first Trowbridge, Brush and sent to Detroit. in Detroit. The church church in Grosse Pointe Sibley families decided The school building was so named because it — St. Paul Church — was the church was too closed in 1930 and the was the first congrega­ constructed by Fr. Francis crowded. With assistance church building was sold tion in Detroit to exclu­ Badin. Its first permanent from an architect sta­ in 1945. The congrega­ sively use the English pastor was the Rev. tioned with the Army at tion started meeting in language in all respects Ghislenus J. Boheme, Fort Wayne, a small Jackson Middle School in of ministry. who concurrently was the wooden structure was Detroit. By 1948, prop­ In the 1950s, the con­ pastor of three other built. In 1860, when erty was purchased at its gregation moved to churches, from Grosse Jefferson Avenue had present location and the Grosse Pointe Woods, Pointe to Port Huron. become the residence of church and parsonage with ground broken in In 1847, Francois J. many prominent people were erected in 1950. The 1956 and the church ded­ Fresare sold four acres to in the area, its present education building was icated in 1957. A Christian the church for $200 and a building was planned. dedicated in 1961 as well. education wing was building was erected. Designed by George W. St. Paul Evangelical added in 1964. After 66 years, that Lloyd, the American Lutheran Church has As recent as 2002, church was demolished FILE PHOTO Gothic building was con­ seen more than a dozen ground was broken again and new one built in St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church was the first structed using sandstone pastors since its begin­ to expand the facility. A 1914. The high school established church in Grosse Pointe. and limestone. Two of its nings, its latest the Rev. was established in 1926, stained-glass windows Justin Dittrich. See CHURCH, page 22D followed the next year by at Kerby and Lakeshore, gregation numbers 1,250 were designed by Tiffany. the establishment of the but by 1892, the society members. The Great West Window, grade school. was ready for a new “The church really depicting the life of In its 181-year history, home. After moving a few touches thousands of Christ, is one of the larg­ St. Paul on the Lake miles down Lakeshore, it people,” Memorial histo­ est in the city. Catholic Church has been was renamed in 1920 rian Hank Ackerman St. Paul Evangelical led by more than a dozen Grosse Pointe said. “The Rev. Peter Lutheran Church joined priests and today offers Presbyterian Church. Henry said earlier this the community in 1871 at 16 weekly Masses. The Five years later, it was year about 40,000 people Joseph Campau and Jay. church is led by the Rev. renamed again: Grosse came through the build­ Its parsonage and school Monsignor Patrick Pointe Memorial Church. ing during the past year. were built and Emil Halfpenny. In 1927, the current In some weeks, more Dankworth served as Around 30 years after sanctuary and bell tower than 2,000 people were in pastor until 1878. Its first St. Paul on the Lake were constructed. The and out.” English services were started offering services, site expanded in the early A few years after conducted in 1884. the area was joined by 1960s to include a chapel, Memorial Church got its A 132-foot tower with the Grosse Pointe fellowship hall and class­ start, Christ Church three bells was installed COURTESY PHOTO Protestant Society. In rooms. Detroit was starting its and dedicated in 1884 Memorial Church dedicated its columbarium in 1865, a church was built Today, Memorial’s con­ own mission — to break and during the next few 1975. Sanders Fine Chocolates Sine & Monaghan Realtors Fred Sanders started Sine and making chocolates in his M o n a g h a n kitchen at night with his Realtors was wife. He opened his first established in store in Detroit, on 1932 origi­ Woodward near State nally under Street, in 1875. the name of He started out just Sine Realty. It making chocolates, but it was located in wasn’t long before his Detroit before inventory expanded to m oving to include such modern Grosse Pointe company staples as Farms. Sanders Hot Fudge and “My grand­ Hot Fudge Cream Puffs, father (Harry then modern favorites Sine) started like Super Premium Ice COURTESY PHOTO it, then my Cream and Sanders Sea Sanders first came to Grosse Pointe on Kercheval in father, then Salt Caramels. 1934. Mr. (Mark) “We have all the choco­ M o n a g h a n PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT lates, confections. Bumpy ers. Sanders’ mission, to make more new, innova­ and myself Sine & Monaghan Realtors was established in 1932 under Sine Cake,” said Nakia Mills, “bring European confec­ tive products,” Mills said. came Realty. director of ecommerce tionary style to America “We look at those old rec­ together,” and communications. by using only the finest ipes and see if there’s said Dean Sine, co- offices in Royal Oak, St. ting edge with all the lat­ “But the most popular ingredients and provid­ something from back owner of Sine and Clair and Grosse Pointe. est technology,” he said. are the tried-and-true hot ing dutiful customer then we can revive. Monaghan. He said the firm’s real­ The website includes fudge. Bumpy Cake and attention, while selling They’re truly those origi­ It’s not clear how tors are professional and photo galleries, online hot fudge cream puffs.” confections at a reason­ nal recipes from the early Harry Sine stumbled familiar with the flow of home appraisals and a By the 1950s, Sanders able price,” has with­ days of Sanders.” upon the idea of real the market. blog, as well as guides to products and stores were stood the test of time. In 1934, Sanders estate, however after “We’re always trying to assist buyers in finding woven into the traditions However, the company Shoppe opened on more than 80 years serv­ add new agents that are their picture-perfect of Detroit families. went through tough Kercheval, where it ing the Grosse Pointe experienced or sea­ home. According to its website, times in the 1990s. remained a local institu­ communities and suc­ soned,” he said. Sine and Monaghan Sanders became a lead­ Fortunately, Morley tion until the location cessfully opening three One of the company’s Realtors is located at ing purveyor of confec­ Candy Makers purchased closed in the 1990s. locations, it appears he more prominent 18412 Mack, Grosse tions in the region and the Sanders brand and Today, the business is made the right decision. strengths is its online Pointe Farms. For more started selling directly to original recipes in 2002, back in Grosse Pointe on According to Sine, presence. information, call (313) national supermarket starting its revival. there are more than 85 “I think our offices are 884-7000 or visit gomi- chains and other retail­ “We keep trying to See SANDERS, page 4D agents working out of very tech savvy and cut­ homes.com. GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

4D I 75TH EDITION University Liggett School The University Liggett named Grosse Pointe School of today, with Country Day School, in three divisions, more 1915 in a white frame than 600 students, more house still standing at than 100 teachers and 50 301 Roosevelt Place in acres, stands in stark Grosse Pointe. The contrast to its modest school served boys and beginnings. girls from kindergarten Originally christened through ninth grade. A The Detroit Home and year later, classes opened Day School in 1878 by its in a building at Fisher University Liggett School has more than 600 stu­ founder, the Rev. James and Grosse Pointe dents and 100 teachers. D. Liggett, it was Boulevard. The school renamed the Liggett COURTESY PHOTO flourished in the 1920s. An increase in enroll­ tion and world-class School in 1914 and Liggett School was established in 1914 as a school In 1941, Detroit ment resulted in the need counseling program. became known as a for girls. University School and for more space for the Head of School Joe school for girls devoted Grosse Pointe Day middle school. This was Healey has ushered in a to high standards, proper stmcted on Briarcliff in Congress. It moved to a School joined forces solved by merging GPUS number of initiatives behavior and college Grosse Pointe Woods. Gothic-style former resi­ under one board. DUS with The Liggett School since his arrival in 2007, preparation. Detroit University dence on Parkview mid­ served the older boys and to form University Liggett including the Curriculum In 1883, the school School, the second of way between Jefferson Country Day became a School. for Understanding, moved to a three-story Liggett’s four predeces­ and the Detroit River. In school for girls. Today, Liggett prepares Liggett’s guiding philoso­ building at the comer of sor schools, was founded 1928, with the help of In 1954, the Country young people for the phy that comprises five Cass and Stimson. In in 1899. Its mission was Henry and Edsel Ford Day building was sold to challenges of the current core tenets — critical 1914, the Albert Kahn- to provide high academic and other prominent the Grosse Pointe public century. The school thinking, creativity, team­ designed “Easter Liggett” standards, moral direc­ Detroiters, the school schools and the girls enjoys a national reputa­ work, adaptability and branch, on Burns at tion and physical well­ found a new home on joined the boys on the tion as one of America’s universalism — and the Charlevoix, was built. being of young men. In Cook Road. Cook Road campus. The top educational institu­ four-year academic This would become the 1916, a fire destroyed Legend has it a typhoid merger of the two schools tions, known for its rigor­ research program in the home of Liggett School Detroit University’s orig­ epidemic prompted the was complete and Grosse ous college preparatory Upper School. classes until 1964, when inal building at Elmwood founding of Grosse Pointe University School curriculum, small class Source: uls.org/Page/ a new building was con- between Lamed and Pointe School, later was bom. sizes, individual atten­ About- Us/Our-History Grosse Pointe Lions Club J.C. Goss Company One of Grosse Pointe’s one of its main concen­ assisting the blind is a oldest nonprofit organi­ trations ever since. main focus, the group is J.C. Goss Company zations is the Grosse “In general, our focus not limited to just one founder John Charles Pointe Lions Club. of the organization is mission, rather tries to Goss learned the art of Lions International majorly charitable con­ help anyone in need. sail-making in Bristol, was founded in 1919 and tributions for the blind,” “With our club, we try England, bringing his tal­ its humanitarian causes said Henley, “however, to keep it local,” said ents to Detroit in 1871. quickly spread across the Grosse Pointe Lions Henley, who mentioned a He began making sails the country, arriving in Club have a slightly dif­ mother of three with an for lake craft for 25 cents Grosse Pointe in ferent focus for metro autistic child recently an hour for different December 1928. Detroit. We customized contacted the club for firms, then in 1878, According to Vice it.” help. The group was able added awnings to his tal­ COURTESY PHOTO President Will Henley, In the past, the group to reach out to another ents and formed his own J.C. Goss Company got its start in 1878 in Detroit. Lions International was has worked with the charity and, through a company, which made approached by Helen Goodfellows, Shrine combined effort, pro­ sails, riggers, awnings Keller and asked to be Circus, Children’s Home vided the help she and tents. J.C. Goss the “knights of the blind.” of Detroit, School for the needed to get her back The establishment is Company Serving the visually Deaf and others. on her feet. still going strong 137 J.C. G O S S CO. is located impaired has remained Henley said although The Grosse Pointe years later. at 6330 E. Lions Club offers an “Originally it was a AWNINGS Jefferson, annual Jingle Bell walk/ family business,” said Detroit run near Thanksgiving Robert Dancy, secretary DOGGK and a golf outing every and vice president of J.C. June. Goss. “The plant was at “We try to make 99 the foot of Woodbridge CANVAS Cl A r e SCCOPS percent, if not 100 per­ by the tunnel. It origi­ PRODUCTS T L A M P , cent go back to charity,” nally made sails for O said Henley, adding the schooners. group tries to make sure “Back then when you o monies raised return to had to get a flag, it was the community. The something you had to canvas product,” Dancy Richard Dancy, the com­ <3 Lion’s motto, “We Serve,” have made up. You said. pany president, is a third- motivates every charita­ couldn’t just buy one; The business still cuts generation owner. P€T SERVICES ble work the group per­ they had to be made to and sews heavy canvas The business, one of "OUR BUSINESS IS PICKING UP " forms. order.” items, some by hand and Comerica Bank’s first 313-882-5942 The Grosse Pointe Goss’s production some using computer- 100 customers, is listed at 313-882-0212 mobile Lions Club meets at noon inventory has changed aided design. Its current the Detroit Historical www.doggiescoops.com the first and third throughout the years and inventory includes flags, Museum. Thursday of each month has included sails, flagpoles, awnings, tarps J.C. Goss Company is Tim Myers • [email protected] at the Grosse Pointe awnings, horse blankets and specialty items like located at 6330 E. Gift Certificates Avaiiabie Yacht Club, 788 and feedbags, coal and welding screens and Jefferson, Detroit. For Congratulations Kelli S Tim on your En^^ement! Lakeshore, Grosse news bags, U.S. flags, sound-barrier curtains. more information, call Pointe Shores. pennants, tents and big “Anything heavy duty (313) 259-3520 or visit tops, piano covers, truck to do with curtains and jcgoss.com. covers, canapes, home fabric, we do,” Dancy and storefront awnings, said. agricultural tarps and Dancy’s grandfather more. bought the business from SANDERS: ^ ^ . O S S E p o i n t e “Anything that was a Goss. His brother, Continued from page 3D ON YOUR Kercheval, sharing time­ Table and Mantle less Sanders classics with newcomers and TH Design Class longtime fans. Thursday O ctober 15th 6 - 8 p There currently are 10 Sanders Chocolate & Ice Join us as our decor specialists show you Cream Shoppes in A n n i v e r s a r y ! step by step how to create a Michigan. Products are well designed sold across the country / and thought out tablescape or mantle. Each of and the world through its our design-sawy staff will present a curated website, sanderscandy. of ideas and accessories to create a WHEN THE GROSSE POINTE NEWS STARTED, L a LONDE JEWELERS collection com. The company has E i - WAS ENTERING OUR 10TH YEAR OF OPERATIONS! festive atmosphere and captivate your guests. grown from single-hand FT'- Words like unique, layer, texture, craft, pattern- lines making a couple WE ARE PROUD AND THANKFUL TO BE THE OLDEST JEWELER IN hundred pounds of choc­ play, sophistication and whimsy come to mind. olate a week to multiple CONTINOUS OPERATION IN ALL OF THE FIVE POINTES. OUR ROOTS Sound good? Then we’ll see you In-Storef lines making hundreds of t AS PONGRACZ JEW ELERS BEGAN IN GROSSE POINTE AND WE LOOK Instruction, wine and noshing are on the house. thousands of chocolates FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF OUR daily. VIBRANT COMMUNITY. “We just launched new, 'A., resealable cream puff ^ r ^ ^ packages,” Mills said. “You can get the topping, ice cream and cream puffs to make at home. People are excited and we are, too.” ADORE Locally, Sanders is 91 KERCHEVALAVf eclectic interiors located at 16837 Grosse Pointe Farms 313-649-2175 r -I Kercheval, City of Grosse Pointe. Call (313) 882- ■T»v 313.881.6400 20725 Mack Ave. at Vernier • Grosse Pointe Woods, Ml 48236 WWW.LAIj ONDEJEWELERS.COM [email protected] 4966 or visit sander- msaa scandy.com. GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015 5D

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6D I 75TH EDITION The Country Club of Detroit

The Country Club of the number of people Detroit is one of the old­ gravitating toward work est organizations in the in the Motor City grew, Grosse Pointe area. It the number of residents first opened in 1897 and in Grosse Pointe rose has served Pointes resi­ with it. Homes and busi­ dents through good times nesses started to cut and bad, beginning when away at the once-large Grosse Pointe was just a golf course that stretched summer getaway and from Jefferson and COURTESY PHOTOS withstanding the hard­ The Country Club of Detroit is located at 220 Berkshire to Richard One of the club’s cruising groups. ships of the Great Country Club Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. School, but was forced to Depression, serving as shift its borders and ing has stood ever since. communities, the club an escape from the world group felt that event was environment in order to shrunk to fit the commu­ Murals by artist Frederick has enjoyed generations and its noise. unlikely to happen again stay an important part of nity. In 1912, the club Dana Marsh decorate the of families year after The club was founded as residency in the lives and improve experi­ voted to purchase a walls. Scenes of Detroit year. by a group of 16 high-end Pointes had since dou­ ences for members,” said larger property. painted by June and “Our motto has always engineers, lawyers and bled, so they leased the County Club General “They purchased the Joseph Platt are pictured been good company, manufacturers from former club’s house, ren­ Manager Craig Cutler. property mainly from the enroute to the porch din­ friends and neighbors; Detroit, as well as George ovated it and adopted it Therefore, Grosse Pointe Weir farm,” said Cutler. ing area. not all clubs feel this H. Hammond, owner of as the Country Club’s families were welcomed A decade later, due to a Parties, weddings, fun­ way,” Cutler said, “but the city’s first skyscraper. first home. The three- to spend the day boating, conflict of interest draisers and lessons have the best ones are like They vacationed in the story building included a using the courts and between boaters and all been held since the this.” area for years and kitchen, saloon, 18 bed­ grounds for tennis, hunt­ golfers, the group built club’s opening. Cutler The Country Club of decided they wanted to rooms and wrap-around ing, horseback riding and another clubhouse on its said social amenities Detroit is located at 220 open a recreational club. veranda overlooking the golfing. golf course, which have adapted and altered Country Club Drive, One had been built in the lake. It wasn’t long before burned down in an acci­ to accommodate its Grosse Pointe Farms. past, but closed due to “The club wanted to the club began looking dental fire two years members’ requirements. Call (313) 881-8000 or lack of members. The maintain that family for a larger location. As later. The finished build- Like the Grosse Pointe visit ccofd.com. Grosse Pointe St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School Education at St. Paul an extended day care on the Lake Catholic program. A full-day kin­ Power Squadron School dates back to dergarten option was 1887 when the neighbor­ added in 2004. St. Paul is The United ing Convent of the Sacred accredited by the States Power Heart opened a free Michigan Association of S q u ad ro n , a school for the children of Non-Public Schools and nationwide boat­ the parish. The small, was designated a Blue ing fraternity four-room building Ribbon School by the dedicated to high served as the parish U.S. Department of standards of sea­ school for nearly 40 Education in 2006. manship and an years. St. Paul is rooted in the appreciation of In 1926, the parish words and teachings of yachting tradi­ decided to build its own COURTESY PHOTOS Jesus Christ. Children tions, was school. Plans for the high St. Paul Elementary School graduates from the class are encouraged to prac­ founded in 1912 to help mately 40,000 strong. school were soon of 1918. tice Christ’s values and educate boaters in the Strictly a volunteer orga­ enlarged to include a become servant leaders use of the newly devel­ nization, all are welcome. new elementary school. in the future. The school oped power boats. The The Grosse Pointe The parish purchased builds upon this founda­ national, non-govern­ Power Squadron was property behind the tion with a highly quali- mental, nonprofit, safe­ founded in 1939 by Earl church and the new St. fied faculty and boating organization has Paul Catholic School ^ 'f curriculum infused with grown to be approxi­ See POWER, page 7D opened its doors Sept. 6, f technology and global 1927. Despite its large knowledge. Students are size, parish growth and prepared to take on the P r 0 ^ t c K ^ r v e enrollment soon filled challenges of higher edu­ the school to capacity. Current sixth-graders at SL Paul School. cation. the Grosse Pointes In 1951, an addition “Once you enter our was built. In 1963, a sec­ 1971, the high school grow. A kindergarten doors, you’ll recognize •for 25 years ond addition consisting closed and St. Paul program was instituted the love of Christ at of 11 classrooms, a full- focused on elementary in 1975 and a preschool work,” said Principal size gymnasium and caf­ and junior high school program was added in Tina Forsythe. eteria provided St. Paul students. 1993. A half-day young S o u rce: stpaulon- with the facilities stu­ St. Paul Catholic fives program was initi­ thelake.com/about/ dents enjoy today. In School has continued to ated in 2003, along with school-history.cfm Lockeman’s Hardware! & Boats Expeiietfce Thqt Couhts.^ . Dave Zammitt has and passed along to his December 1999 and said noting the changes the been a fixture at son Roy Lockeman in he was going to close it business has seen over i 397;Fisherllbad - r Lockeman’s Hardware 1962. When Roy down,” Zammitt said. “1 the years. He said adding Poifite Michigan 48^30 and Boats for 40 years. Lockeman retired in had been running it for outboard motors was a < 31:^882-9110 ) The full-line hardware 1984, he left the business 10 years. It took a year to natural fit, which then fo®§l^»oUm4}tl|eflo8».Beg store was founded in to his son, Brent. When work out the details, but led to the addition of 1918 by Albert Lockeman Brent passed away in 1 purchased it from Brad Crestliner boats. “We’ve 1996, the business was in 2001.” been a dealer for 41 inherited by his twin “People don’t realize years.” brother. Brad, an “absen­ that prior to the 1960s, “Most people get to us tee owner” who lived out people went to the hard­ because of our service of state. ware store for sporting reputation,” Zammitt 'rust. Experience. Security. “He (Brad) came in goods,” Zammitt said. said. “They buy new because of our dedica­ tion to the customer .... We’re getting the great- great-grandchildren (of BOATSrOIIAGESPECHL previous customers) fc^NURSiNG UNUMiTEd coming in.” I ■ • INCORK)RMtD /; SELL YOUR BOAT THIS WINTER, ASK HOW!! ^ While Zammitt admits the once-vibrant neigh­ t L a k e c r e st M a r in e ^ borhood in which I 37557 GREEN ST. NEW BALTIMORE, Ml 48047 Lockeman’s is located N urse AidEs - CNAs has become quiet, he has I BOATS on TRAILERS BOATS with no TRAILERS S no plans to relocate. Ramp pick-up indules round trip senice. ^ RNs- LPNs i 19 FT AND DOWN.. $365.00 “We’re not in the most ¥ 22 FT AND DOWN ....$455.001 convenient place, but 20 FT TO 21 FT.... $395.00 we’re centrally located,” . 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Zammitt said not only does he plan to stay in WWW. NursingU nlim itedO nline. com 5 8 6 - 7 2 5 - 9 8 0 0 Detroit, but he hopes to WWW.LAKECRESTMARINEBOATS.COM See BOATS, page 8D GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015 75TH EDITION I 7D A history of Grosse Pointe hospitals Celebrating the history bassinets. Nine years Anchored by the surgeiy always very community- show up at their door, are welcome to visit of the Grosse Pointes later. Cottage increased center, cancer services, oriented and about what ‘God always provides for Heritage Walkway to see wouldn’t be complete its capacity to 58 beds rehabilitation and emer­ was best for the commu­ His sisters.’” photographs that line the without mention of the and 13 bassinets. In a gency department, the nity. It didn’t matter if The construction of hallway leading to the outstanding hospitals twist of irony, an all­ newly named Henry Ford they were Catholic or Bon Secours Hospital chapel where the sisters that have served the com­ female board of trustees Medical Center-Cottage not. They were here to began in 1945 under the once prayed and attended munity’s sick and aging directed Cottage for its added specialty services serve God’s people,” said direction of Mother Mass. population for many first 43 years before men like sports medicine, cen­ Fr. Rich Bartoszek, chap­ Gertrude. “She was the Today Beaumont decades. were invited to join. ter for women’s health, a lain at Beaumont one that pretty much Health ’ System is a Several expansions pain center and speech Hospital, Grosse Pointe. built the hospital,” regional and national Henry Ford M edical would follow over the pathology. In 2015, senior For this reason, the sis­ Bartoszek said. In time, leader in providing Center-Cottage years to make way for housing opened on two ters converted the farm­ the staff grew to include health care services, Henry Ford Medical additional beds (153 total floors at Cottage in a house into a soup kitchen nurses, doctors and sur­ medical education and Center-Cottage has been licensed beds), a roof partnership with and served residents dur­ geons, as well as the Bon medical research. It is serving the Grosse Pointe garden for patients and American House Grosse ing the Depression. A Secours sisters all work­ consistently recognized, and eastside community visitors, atrium and cha­ Pointe. American House few years later when con­ ing together with the nationally and locally, for since 1919, first as a full- pel, further cementing residents have access to ditions improved, the sis­ same cause in mind. its contributions to service hospital and more Cottage’s footprint for medical services at ters, under the guidance By the 2000s, the estab­ improving health care recently as an outpatient high-quality medical ser­ Cottage and nearby of Mother St. Benedict, lishment was a far cry through quality and ambulatory medical cen­ vices close to home for Henry Ford Medical turned the establishment from the eight-bed home safety initiatives, ter. Cottage is part of Grosse Pointe and east- Center-Pierson Clinic. into a convalescent home it once was. The kindness research, technological Henry Ford Health side residents at with room for eight shown to hundreds of innovations and more. System, which is cele­ Kercheval and Muir. As Bon Secours/ patients. Sisters would families and the lives the “As emergency center brating its 100-year anni­ medicine and technology Beaumont Hospital travel in pairs to homes sisters had touched were and in-patient volume versary this year. continued to evolve. In 1924, a group of Bon to care for sick in the too many to count. Still, continue to rise and as Cottage was so named Cottage added an ambu­ Secours sisters traveled community as well. A few as the hospital grew, it we continue to expand because the building latory surgery center and to Grosse Pointe in hopes years later, eight beds became too much for the the array of specialized truly was a cottage dwell­ cancer services in 2000. of founding a convales­ became 36. sisters to manage. services offered, ing in the early 1900s Then in 2008, to meet cent home. Four acres of “They always took care Bartoszek said after long Beaumont Hospital, before some of Grosse the growing need of an property and a farm­ of the people in this debate, the sisters sold Grosse Pointe seefe new P o in te ’s resp ected aging population and house were purchased area,” Bartoszek said. the hospital to Beaumont. ways to improve patient matrons purchased the increased demand for from the Cadieux family; “More than once they The keys to Bon care, most recently illus­ property and renovated it outpatient services. however, the sisters gave away everything Secours were handed to trated in the ground­ into a hospital. When the Cottage was converted found there were other they had so there wasn’t Beaumont in 2007. Many breaking of our new, doors opened March 13, into a multi-specialty concerns in the commu­ enough to feed the sisters aspects the sisters cher­ 60,000-square-foot 1919, Cottage featured medical center offering a nity that required their themselves. But then the ished have been main­ Medical Office Building, five adult beds, five chil­ wide range of primary attention. sisters would always say tained by Beaumont dren’s beds and three and specialty services. “The sisters were when someone would administrators. Visitors See HOSPITALS, page 8D Mack Avenue Drapery and Interiors For 93 years. Mack “It’s not randomly ent things,” she said. “We work. Avenue Drapery and ordered. It’s measured, do what we can to accom­ “It’s a process,” she Interiors has served the made, installed. We do it modate them and make said. “It’s not quick, sim­ Grosse Pointe area. all as a service to accom­ what we’re working on a ple or easy. It’s like a puz­ Opened in 1922 on modate the needs of peo­ reality. People here are zle; all the pieces have to Mack near the Boulevard, ple.” very, very nice. They fit.... But I do absolutely the business catered to With 90 percent of its appreciate the service love what I do. It’s won­ the big houses in the customers based in and they’re very loyal.” derful to have so many area. It moved to the sub­ Grosse Pointe, Casey Casey said she loves people welcome you into urbs in the 1950s. said she’s happy to con­ the variety of her work, their homes and help “At the time, the Pointes tinue the quality cus­ the difference in taste make their dream a real­ were expanding,” owner tomer service she and budget with each cli­ ity. It’s really pretty grati­ Pat Casey said. “That was provides right where she ent who steps through fying to know you’ve the place people were is. the door. made them happy.” moving.” PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT “We provide the service “Every project is differ­ Mack Avenue Drapery Casey, a Grosse Pointe Mack Avenue Drapery and Interiors first opened in and attention people ent,” she said. “There’s and Interiors is located at North High School grad, 1922. deserve and expect when nothing boring.” 20099 Mack, Grosse worked for her dad after they pay for custom prod­ But along with that Pointe Woods. Call (313) graduating from a custom drapery busi­ We then changed the ucts,” she said, adding variety comes a lot of 884-9595. Michigan State ness, but as time moved name to Mack Avenue the business provides University with a degree on, we had requests for Drapery and Interiors.” anything to do with inte­ Your in interior design. more than drapery — for Casey has owned the riors, from homes and one stop “He had purchased the wallpaper, upholstery, business for more than second homes to the Come in for shop for business,” she said of her pillows. He wasn’t famil­ 20 years. It offers cus­ insides of yachts, includ­ quality father. “He was a buyer in iar with the design tom-made products, “so ing flooring and furni­ Scary Savings! children’s the Home Division for aspect, but my degree everything is made to ture. clothing, J.L. Hudson. It started as was in interior design. order special,” she said. “People ask for differ­ uniforms, casual and formal wear, & shoes promoting safe boating sel safety checks to classes, meetings and for every POWER: through education,” everyone and support a dinners. occasion! Continued from page 6D reads a recent brochure. lifejacket loaner program The Grosse Pointe Since 1954. “Our activities are cen­ for kids at local marinas. Power Squadron meets Teetzel and a group of 25 tered on the three goals We also have a full range at 7:30 p.m. the second Grosse Pointe Yacht Club of the USPS — educa­ of activities year round, Wednesday of each ^ ^ lO o p p members who recog­ tion, community service both on and off the water month, September your nized the need for boat­ and enjoying the fellow­ for our members to get through May, at the purchase ing education in the club. ship and camaraderie of together.” Grosse Pointe Yacht of $80 Since then, recreational fellow members. In addi­ Summer activities Club, 788 Lakeshore, 23240 Greater Mack Ave.' I or more! boating has changed and tion to conducting both include cruises and navi­ Grosse Pointe Shores. I Excludes sale items. grown tremendously. public and member-only gation contests, while For more information, St Clair Shores, Ml • (586) 777-8020 I One coupon per ctstomei. The Grosse Pointe squad­ classes, we offer free ves­ winter months bring visit gpps-d9.org. SHQPXSON'NI'ESIGOM ron is the largest of the 21 in Michigan that make up District 9. It has 250 members and offers many opportunities for members, including ♦ Furthering boating knowledge in the class­ room ♦ Joining other boaters for cruises by boat or car ♦ Becoming a Vessel Safety Examiner ♦ Sharing talents as a volunteer ♦ Taking advantage of aiED Q aaiE o H330GB33 l ^ D l i m g benefits offered mem­ bers ♦ Helping maintain the integrity of the charts for the area The design for its flag, or burgee, is a yellow tri­ angle that reprensents Lake St. Clair with a diagonal band for repre­ senting the Detroit River A Neighborhood Tradition Since 1970 and a red semicircle rep­ resenting the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, where 21714 HARPER AVENUE - 8 Vz Mile, St. Clair Shores the group meets. Monday - Saturday 10-8 • Sunday 12-5 “Our members are boaters who contribute Shop Online at: w histle-stop.com to their communities by GROSSE POINTE NEWS. OCTOBER 15, 2015

8D I 75TH EDITION Grosse Pointe Public School System

Today there are five The name of the dis­ interim or acting superin­ excellence and preparing Grosse Pointes, but only trict was changed from tendents — have served students to learn and one school district. the Rural Agricultural the district, from Walling lead in an educational Nearly a century ago, in School District No. 1 to to current Superintendent setting that encourages 1921, Grosse Pointe was Grosse Pointe Public Gary Niehaus, appointed them to reach their full served by five separate School System in 1955. A June 1,2015. Dr. Suzanne potential. As it enters school districts. year later the Board of Klein holds the record for into its next century, Realizing better educa- Education increased the longest tenure at 16 GPPSS embraces the tional opportunities from five to seven mem­ years, including one year theme #OneGP to repre­ could be provided for bers. Other important as acting superintendent. sent unity and inclusion. children if the schools dates include the first At 94 years old, GPPSS Source: gpschools. were consolidated, a high school class gradu­ is still growing strong, schoolwires.net/ COURTESY PHOTOS number of citizens ating from 389 St. Clair offering a tradition of domain/29 started a movement to Defer Elementary School is the oldest school in the in June 1925; the cre­ join the five districts into district, opened in 1925. ation of a school district one. The first official library in 1929; the sepa­ meeting of the Board of est school, was occupied and Poupard Schools, fall ration of the Grosse Education was held the February 1925. Other 1951; Dexter M. Ferry Pointe Public Library following year. Members school buildings fol­ Elementary School, June from the school system to were George Defer, pres­ lowed: Trombly School, 1954; John R. Barnes become an independent ident; Charles Paye, sec­ February 1927; Grosse Elementary School, district library in 1994; retary; Charles Poupard, Pointe High School, September 1956; and the approval of a $62 treasurer (an office he February 1928; Mason Brownell Junior High million bond to finance held for 26 years); John School, January 1929; School, September 1958; major improvements in Kerby, trustee; and Lewis Richard School, and Grosse Pointe North science laboratories, fine Smart, trustee. The dis­ September 1930; Maire High School, September arts facilities, buildings trict’s first superinten­ School, October 1936; 1968. The former Barnes and athletic fields and dent of schools, W.L. Pierce Junior High Elementary School, facilities September 24, Walling, was named School, September 1939; closed November 1983, 2002. March 1, 1922. Parcells Junior High re-opened as the Barnes Sixteen superinten­ Defer, the district’s old- School, Kerby, Monteith Early Childhood Center. dents — not including Angott’s Drapery A.H. Peters Funeral Home In 1917, Arthur and A.H. Peters manager Services Inc. Alma Peters began oper- David Kesner said. For nearly 80 years, ships and then started ating A.H. Peters “When the building was Angott’s Drapery specializing in draper­ Undertaker out of their built, we used the Mack Services has been keep­ ies,” said Shahady, who home on Waterloo in Avenue address because ing it clean in the Grosse started working for his Detroit. Soon the busi­ people knew where Mack Pointes. Owner Doug grandfather in 1968. He ness began to grow, was was. They didn’t know Shahady has been a part took over the business relocated and expanded. where Vernier was yet.” of the family-owned busi­ when his grandfather In 1982, a new genera­ Another funeral home ness for much of that died in the 1990s. tion of the Peters family opened in Warren in time. The business moved to was welcomed to its 1974. Opened in 1936 by Roseville about a month operations — sons Alvin In 1982, a third genera­ Shahady’s great-grandfa­ ago and though it has and Roy Peters. tion of the Peters family ther, Peter Angott, and downsized, Shahady said The Grosse Pointe PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT joined the business when grandfather, Sam Angott, it still offers everything it Woods location opened A.H. Peters opened in Grosse Pointe in 1957. Roy’s son, David, began the business started on did before. in 1957 at Mack and working. He continues to Mack near Van Dyke and “If it hangs on a win­ Vernier, where it has years. eastside of Detroit were was called Angott’s dow, we clean it, sell it or stayed for more than 50 “Many people from the moving out this way,” See PETERS, page 9D Magic Cleaners. repair it,” he said. It moved to the west Shahady has seen a lot side in the 1950s, but of changes in fabrics over Sisters St. Joseph on land The anesthesia depart­ than 50 medical and sur­ ended up back on the the years, but the ser­ HOSPITALS: formerly known as the ment was formed that gical specialties. The hos­ eastside again, at vices at Angott’s have Continued from page 7D old Beaupre farm. That same month. The first pital is known for Whittier and Balfour. kept up with the trends. land was purchased in baby was born June 10, excellence in cardiology, “Grandpa went into a which opens up space for 1943 and, in 1947, Font with the first set of twins oncology, neurosciences, couple different partner­ See ANGOTT’S, page 9D more than 20 additional Bonne Auxiliary orga­ arriving the next day. The minimally invasive and private, in-patient rooms nized. A year later the first surgery — a colos­ robotic surgery, women’s in our main hospital by Men’s Guild joined in tomy — was performed services, pediatrics and ^ osevtllr Clock ^ l{ 0p September of 2016,” said raising funds to help the July 7. The School of medical education. St. Donna Hoban M.D., Sisters of St. Joseph Radiology also opened John also offers cancer senior vice president, establish a health care that first year. treatment and prevention physician in chief at facility. James T. Farley was at the Van Elslander Beaumont Hospital, A ground-breaking cer­ named president and Cancer Center and was OVER 150 EXPERT Grosse Pointe. “In addi­ emony took place in 1948 chief executive officer in named a Blue Distinction CLOCK REPAIR tion, we continue to win and the cornerstone laid 1968 and served for 16 Center in both cardiovas­ CLOCKS Over 39 years awards for our quality in 1950. On Jan. 6, 1952, years. Under his leader­ cular and orthopedic of Experience and patient safety as indi­ Mother Aileen Parney, ship, St. John evolved care by Blue Cross Blue ON SALE! cated by our recent nom­ SSJ, was named the first from a community hospi­ Shield of Michigan and ination in US News and administrator and supe­ tal to a major multi-cor­ Blue Care Network. U P T O WE MAKE World Reports magazine rior. Several months later, porate organization. Robert E. Hoban, pres­ HOUSE CALLS! as one of the best hospi­ on March 9, 1952, the Today St. John serves ident of the care contin­ 5 0 % O F F tals in Michigan.” hospital was dedicated in as a regional referral cen­ uum and a senior vice the presence of Edward ter for the eastside of the president of St. John St. John Ho^ital Cardinal Mooney and Fr. metropolitan area serv­ Providence Health Open Mon-Sat Satisfaction and M edical Center Guaranteed!! Bernard Hoey began ing Grosse Pointe and System, credits Grosse St. John Hospital and serving as hospital chap­ surrounding communi­ Pointe for its support, 28085 Gratiot Ave. bet. 11 & 12 Mile Medical Center was lain. The hospital offi­ ties. It has 772 licensed both for providing phi­ Toll Free 877-702-4001 or 586-772-5180 founded by the cially opened its doors beds, a 1,300-member lanthropy and allowing www.rosevilleclock.com Congregation of the May 15, 1952. medical staff and more the hospital to bring spe­ cialty care services to the region. “It’s been a win- win relationship where the community has been good to us and we have been able to provide the flUNKW Q needed services. We have a bright future ahead of Grosse Pointe us,” he said. Sources: stjohnprovi- for letting us serve you dence.org and beaumont. for over 10 years! edu BOATS: Continued from page 6D

add another 4,500 square i W g p feet to his showroom in the next year. However, he’ll do what he can to maintain the historic • S id in g integrity of the building. BEAgSiLIIBLE • W in d o w s “It’s an old store,” he • Carpentry ©ssePointe said. “I don’t want to [ i i o u r i i f ^ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE destroy the history of the • Interior/Exterior Design Your Community Resource store.” •FINANCING Lockeman’s Hardware (313) 881-4722 and Boats is located at grossepointechamber.com 7630 W. Jefferson, 810-984-3420 www.reasonableroofing.com Detroit. Call (313) 842- 0268. A GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

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PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH Grosse Pointe Hunt Club Angott’s recently relocated to Roseville, but still Among the social clubs also are debating the pur­ serves the Grosse Pointes. available in the early chase of a horse treadmill 20th century, the Grosse to exercise animals dur­ method. Some materials Pointe Hunt Club stood ing winter and rainy days. ANGOTT’S: call for on-site cleanings out as a destination for The anticipated arrival of Continued from page 8D as well. horse lovers and hunters nationally recognized “We do it all,” Shahady alike. The club held its equestrian trainer Greig “Fabrics have said. “We go by what the fC * 1 " T " first meeting in 1911 with .; » R T . Crolick to the facility may changed,” he said. “There fabric requires. Some names like George bring its own list of are a lot more silks and draperies can’t be dry Lothrop, Capt. Burns improvements as well. synthetics that tend to cleaned. They have to be Henry, Elliott S. Nichols, Celebrating 104 years flare. You have to be done by hand. A lot of it Wesson Seybum and Col. in the Grosse Pointe com­ trained a little more for is labor intensive. We Fred M. Alger appearing munity is no minor feat. that.” have access to every­ in records as some of the Longtime member Steve Angott’s takes down, thing.” club’s first members. FILE PHOTO Brownell attributes it to cleans and rehangs drap­ Despite the move to “Like all clubs, it really The Hunt Club has been a fixture in Grosse Pointe dedicated club members. eries, blinds and shades, Roseville, Shahady still speaks to all the commu­ since 1911. “It speaks a lot to the as well as sells custom has a lot of clientele in nity and to the families passion of the commu­ draperies and makes old- Grosse Pointe and that helped to found the club changed its focus ers to train and compete. nity,” he said. “It’s not a fashioned roller shades. around metro Detroit. He city of Grosse Pointe. The from the hunt to horse­ In addition to riding, the new passion and it’s been “We sell just about any­ takes pride in his work club really speaks to the manship and providing club also offers tennis les­ going on for a long time.” thing that hangs on a and even goes out with community leaders,” an outlet for more sophis­ sons with trainer Ken The Grosse Pointe window. And if we don’t his installers to job sites. longtime member Vivian ticated exercise. The club Prather. Hunt Club is located at have it, we can get it,” he “I’m the one who sold Day Stroh said of its fore­ continues to offer these A few improvements to 655 Cook, City of Grosse said. it. I know how I want it fathers. services today. be expected in the com­ Pointe. For information, Through A ngott’s put up,” he said. The club’s original “We need to focus on ing year mainly pertain to call (313) 884-9090 or items can be dry cleaned, Angott’s is located at property was a combina­ the core activity of the repairing riding rings and visit grossepointehunt- wet cleaned, ultrasoni- 16945 E. 12 Mile, tion of fields and farm­ Grosse Pointe Hunt Club fences, though members club.com. cally cleaned or cleaned Roseville. Call (313) 521- land. Neighboring and that’s horses. A high- using the injection 3021. members opened their level equestrian experi­ grounds for hunting pur­ ence is something no one poses and, though the else can provide,” Stroh area’s topography and said. lack of foxes made for a The club offers riding less adventurous esca­ lessons for children and pade, the activities took adults of all ages, as well place three times a week. as summer camps, thera­ Eventually, as the area peutic riding programs grew more populated, the and opportunities for rid­

also is the recipient of the □ □ PETERS: Grosse Pointe Woods’ Continued from page 8D Beautification Legacy THEROBOTGARAGE Award, which honors operate the business businesses that are con­ LEGO and Robotics today. sistent with maintaining Classes, Camps, Parties, Retail, and more. “We’re a full-service their beauty. funeral home providing A.H. Peters is located 15201 Kercheval Ave complete funeral ser­ at 20705 Mack, Grosse Grosse Pointe Park MI 48230 vices, burials, cremations Pointe Woods. Call (313) 313-924-3310 and entombment,” 884-5500. www.TheRobotGarage.com Kresner said. “A.H. Peters has always been involved in the commu­ nity in many activities across the city here and in Warren. We have beau­ tiful facilities and we pro­ vide services that meet the needs of all income levels.” Guided by the princi­ ples of excellence, understanding and supe­ rior customer service established decades ago, A.H. Peters continues to provide the services, sympathy and sensitivity that have become the foundation for the busi­ ness. Its Grosse Pointe Woods location is in the process of being remod­ eled, Kesner said. “We certainly plan on being here another 50 years.” College Planning Sem inar: Neighborhood Club, 17150 Waterloo, Grosse Pointe The funeral home has October 29, 7PM • RSVP at 313-818-9550 • www.collegestarcounseling.com received the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Successfully navigate the college admissions and financial aid planning process so your Directors’ Association children attend the college of their choice — regardless of the cost. every year since 2003. It GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

75TH EDITION ----'3'— !® '- i ^ - The Grosse Pointe Academy *

In 1885, the Religious and the construction of a of the Sacred Heart new basement in the opened a school for Lakeshore building. The young ladies on land that property was completed was once five ribbon in 1955. farms running from Lake In January 1969, the St. Clair to Ridge Road. Sacred Heart Convent The four-storied Colonial decided to close the Revival building featured school and the sisters a pyramid roof topped deeded the property to a with two cupolas and lay Board of Trustees. offered a superb view of Continuing its original Grosse Pointe Academy’s mission is to nurture the the lake. charter from 1885, the potential of each child. By 1886, the nuns were board incorporated the granted permission to school as an indepen­ each child, allowing stu­ and the incredible faculty build a free school for the dent, nonprofit, coeduca­ dents to discover their who work together to children of St. Paul’s tional elementary school, unique strengths and make that successful. Parish. The Early School COURTESY PHOTO welcoming new students passions in an environ­ Families come to us for building was built in 1887 Grosse Pointe Academy was started by the Religious in September 1969. ment framed by Christian our Montessori Early and in 1899 construction of the Sacred Heart. Today the school serves values. School and stay for our of a chapel next to the children age 2 Vi through According to Jennifer small class setting, indi­ school began. The proj­ convent recognized the With the proceeds they grade 8, fostering an Kendall, assistant head of vidualized program and a ect was designed by litur­ need for additional edu­ began a major building inclusive environment school for early school chance to enjoy our gical architect Harry J. cational facilities. The program, which included that respects all cultures education and admis­ whole-child approach.” Rill simultaneously with nuns sold the property construction of the pres­ and religious beliefs. The sions, GPA’s strength “is the new St. Paul’s church. from Grosse Pointe ent academic building, school’s mission is to its cross-curricular inter­ Source: gpacademy. In the late 1920s, the Boulevard to Ridge Road. renovation of the chapel nurture the potential of disciplinary approach org/aboutus/l.html LaLonde Jewelers & Gemologists

Daniel and Cindy bringing it from a nated at Pongracz ness is done in-house.” LaLonde are committed 1950s-style store to a Jewelers in 1930 and LaLonde who has been to the community. modern-day establish­ moved to the Hill around a gemologist since 1979, The owners of LaLonde ment. 1950, is the oldest non­ said his business special­ Jewelers & Gemologists “We did it to show our stop jewelry store in izes in unusual gems. on the Hill bought the commitment to be here Grosse Pointe, LaLonde “We’re on top of trends business in 2001 and for people of Grosse said. In addition to buy­ in the jewelry business,” right away expanded the Pointe and for the ing and selling jewelry, it he added. “We carry a store, remodeled it with future,” Dan LaLonde offers a little bit of every­ large assortment of high- all new showcases, light­ said. thing to its clientele. quality gems that are ing and technology. The shop, which origi- “I’ve been doing estate expensive and increase appraisals for 35 years,” in value, along with gem PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT LaLonde said. “I have the minerals which have LaLonde Jewelers moved to the Hill in 1950. knowledge and the con­ grown in value substan­ tacts to appraise them. tially the last five years. tions. “We live here, I feel we JIM’S We can assist in market­ We also carry a fine array “We’re very concerned started out here, a lot of ing the pieces. of rare, preowned that we service our cus- our customer base is COLLISION SHOP “We have a very tal­ watches dating back to tomers properly,” here,” Cindy LaLonde ented staff, including two before the turn of the last LaLonde said. “We want said. “Many of our cus­ Paul Kow alski - Owner gemologists and an in­ century.” to be fair with each and tomers are our friends.” store bench worker who The staff at LaLonde, every Grosse Pointer.” LaLonde Jewelers & Proudly serving Metro Detroit does repairs,” he contin­ many of whom are long­ The LaLondes are Gemologists is located at ued. “We create a lot of time employees, are happy with their Grosse 91 Kercheval, Grosse for over 63 years! our own designs through knowledgeable about the Pointe home and are Pointe Farms. Call (313) a CAD machine. Ninety- industry and pride them­ committed to staying 881-6400 or visit lalonde- TWO Locations five percent of our busi­ selves on customer rela- where they are. jewelers.com. DETROIT CLINTON TWP. I 313-882-5400 586-783-3000 313-882-7463 Fax 586-783-6065 Fax 16651 Harpar 38141 S. Gratiot Detroit, Ml 48224 Clinton Twp., Ml 48036 Village Wine Shop E-mail: [email protected] Grosse Pointe was the Village Wine Shop Web: www.jimscollision.net place to be when the opened in 1929. “The Fishers, the Fords, a lot of big figures were here. A lot of mov­ ers and shakers,” owner Zack Assaf said. Back then Bud Wooldridge owned the shop. Rumor has it the building once was bombed by members of the Purple Gang because Wooldridge refused to buy liquor from them. PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH The bomb allegedly took Village Wine Shop has been in the same location out the rear of the store, since 1929. Assaf said. “A week later, he was sold the store in 1976 to one of Wooldridge’s buying from them.” Assaf’s father’s cousin. liquor salesmen. Assaf Eventually Wooldridge Bill Solomon, who was took over the business in 2011. “We’ve kept the same look, but got brand new shelves,” he said, adding that he also brought in a walk-in humidor, walk- [ ♦ l | in cooler, new lighting and a new sign, among B Y \WTT\ I K O .M M U other upgrades. “The inventory is quadruple of what it was. We have a great selection; there are quite a few labels in the store. A lot of French Creating Timeless Design and Italian high-end wines.” LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON 1 to Suit Your Style! Now is the time to save on gorgeous Karastan carpet. KRAUSENECK Village Wine Shop spe­ Every pattern. Every color. Come in today and save WELCOMES We’re a full service interior design studio cializes in fine wine, Joel Baird! offering you furniture, accessories, drapery I liquor and spirits, as well Special Financing Available and window treatments, lighting, flooring as carries 180 varieties of w!'" —■ ) craft beer. options and reupholstery services. From new “We’ve been a staple in 3 construction to remodeling, we create homes the community for over KRAUSENECK that are comfortable, pleasant and beautiful. 90 years,” Assaf said. * F L O O R “Customer relations is &HOME 1the biggest thing. We’re S CARPET ONE family in this store. They 248-644-2680 • /ax 248-644-2689 \ can shop anywhere else GROSSE POINTE MOUNT CLEMENS 2239 Cole St., Birmingham, MI 48009 | in the world, but they 18520 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms 166 South Main Street, Mount Clemens [email protected] come here. I try to be as homeworkinteriors.net professional as possible 313.881.5225 586.463.0585 and make them feel right email: carpet@krauseneck1 .com • www.krauseneckcarpet.com By Appointment J See WINE, page 12D GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

75TH EDITION I 11D Charvat the Florist Johnstone & Johnstone Founded by W. Gordon From its humble begin­ Johnstone in 1919, the nings, Charvat the Florist Johnstone family estab­ has sprouted into a lished a tradition of trust fourth-generation busi­ and service that contin­ ness and staple of the ues today. After decades Grosse Pointe commu­ of growth and success, nity. the Johnstones sold the The business began business to Paris DiSanto. when Wendel Charvat, a In 1995, DiSanto sold gardener from Bohemia, Johnstone & Johnstone immigrated to Detroit. to Real Estate One, He segued his passion another family-owned into becoming a florist business founded in 1929 and in 1893 opened a COURTESY PHOTO by Staunton Elsea. shop at Rowina and Bob and Louis Charvat, shown here with an employ­ Johnstone & Hastings downtown. In ee, were third-generation owners. Johnstone/Real Estate PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH 1914, he moved the shop One is still owned and Johnstone & Johnstone was established in 1919. to Mack and Sheridan, business since the 1970s. is clear: “We treat people operated by the Elsea where it stayed for the “We like to say we’re how we want to be family. Additional Grosse agents, superior technol­ There’s something for next 35 years. four generations of guys treated. We do what we Pointe acquisitions of ogy tools and a massive everybody. And with In 1949, Charvat moved who couldn’t find another say we’re going to do. We Champion & Baer and relocation department, growth in Detroit, that to Grosse Pointe, where job,” he joked. stand behind what we do. R.G. Edgar & Associates Johnstone & Johnstone/ vitality is going to have a is stands today on Mack Charvat seriously loves Whatever it takes to contributed to it becom­ Real Estate One is in a huge impact on the near Kerby. his job and his staff, all of make people happy.” ing the largest real estate position to help its clients Grosse Pointe commu­ “The family is from whom are long-term The full-service florist company in Michigan. get to where they want to nity .... We hope to have Grosse Pointe, so it was employees. covers any floral needs “We continue to grow a be. an office in downtown in natural for them to stay “It’s fun,” he said. “You for any type of party or Grosse Pointe presence,” “Grosse Pointe has the next couple years.” on the eastside,” said get to meet a lot of nice event, as well as any said manager Randy what others don’t with its Repicky noted as the Dave Charvat, who co­ people. You get to have everyday needs on a Repicky. “One thing proximity,” Repicky said. population ages, he’s see­ owns the shop with his fun at work. We work smaller scale. Its week­ that’s exciting is the revi­ “We offer the package — ing more and more baby brother. Jay. “My grand­ hard and we try to do a ends, mostly, are devoted talization of Detroit schools, athletic pro­ boomers opting for com- parents lived at Yorkshire good job. to weddings. beside us. This will grams, waterfront parks, and St. Paul. My parents “It’s nice because we A lot has changed for enhance Grosse Pointe access to Lake St. Clair, See JOHNSTONE, and my uncle lived in the have people who are very the business in the last 30 business and provide churches and clubs. page13D Woods.” competent and they years, Charvat said, opportunities for new Charvat’s grandfather, know what to do,” he including the emergence markets that had been Louis, worked for Wendel continued. “It’s nice to of online orders, but shrinking. It’s really Charvat, then took over have people you like to that’s not slowing things exciting to see what’s the business. His sons. work with and trust to do down. going on in Detroit.” Bob and Louis, took over a great job. It makes it so “Face to face contact is Repicky noted the for him. Dave and Jay much easier.” huge for us,” Charvat influx of people moving Charvat have run the Charvat said his motto said. “What we do makes to Detroit and the new people feel better. More businesses coming to the than half of people don’t city as well. ever get flowers. For the “It brings more busi­ most part, we’re making ness into the Pointes,” he new visions their day better when said. “We’re part of they do. rebuilding a city that isn’t N “It’s been a good run. I what it used to be, but it’s hope the industry contin­ coming back.” Celebrating 34 Years ues to survive,” he con­ Johnstone & Johnstone Serving the Grosse Pointes tinued. “If I had a do-over, continues to provide bou­ I don’t think I’d change. tique, hometown Grosse Patty Viglione - Owner I’d do what I did.” Pointe service combined Hair Care for the Whole Family Charvat the Florist is with the resources of the located at 18590 Mack, largest real estate com­ 21028 MACK AVE. • GROSSE POINTE W OODS PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT Grosse Pointe Farms. pany in Michigan. With 313-884-0330 Charvat the Florist is a fourth-generation business. Call (313) 881-7800. approximately 2,000

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12n 75TH EDITION H agopian The Russell In the late 1920s, just before the Great Depression, Haroutun “Harry” Hagopian opened his first profes­ A. Alger Home sional laboratory on the corner of Cass and Since 1943, when the Bagley in Detroit. He was Russell A. Alger Home a man of many interests was converted into the and a highly creative community center it is individual. He developed today, the Grosse Pointe several patents, was flu­ War Memorial has served ent in four languages and a dual purpose: to pro­ was always looking for COURTESY PHOTOS vide an outlet of educa­ new challenges. Harry Hagopian in his first lab in Detroit in 1936. tion and culture to In the early 1930s, he residents of Grosse started the LaSalle carpet on a referral which its scientists had Pointe and honor those Chemical Products basis. Carrying a black unsuccessfully attempted in the community who Company, manufacturing leather doctor’s bag filled to clean. served in the nation’s industrial cleaning com­ with chemicals and “Hagopian is a third- wars. Ceremonies for pounds. He developed a dyes, he was a one-man generation family busi­ fallen soldiers, blood metal cleaner and polish rug doctor. Hagopian ness based in Michigan drives, classes, dances, COURTESY PHOTO used on automobile immediately became a that has built a reputa­ luncheons and other The Alger family liked to entertain. chrome and the brass fix­ success and from there tion of integrity by pro­ events were organized tures in most of the high- his business grew. He viding outstanding following its grand open­ stood complete with mental organizations in rise buildings in developed the first proce­ service, quality and ing. striped Venetian poles, or the Grosse Pointes. She downtown Detroit. dure in the country for value,” wrote Carol Preceding that time, moorings, giving the contributed to the build­ It was 1938 when the topical dyeing of McNichol, advertising the Alger house was on house its unique name. ing of the first library and Hagopian received a call wall-to-wall carpeting, as coordinator at Hagopian. loan to the Detroit Some of the most hospital, among a num­ that changed his life. One well as a permanent “Founded in 1939, Institute of Arts for use unusual characteristics ber of other accomplish­ of his customers had an black dye used for win­ Hagopian has grown to as an eastside museum. of the house pertain to its ments. Her daughter, ink stain on his carpet dow display carpeting. be one of the largest car­ Classes were offered, construction. A quick Josephine Alger and asked if he could Hagopian was particu­ pet and rug cleaning from courses in art his­ walk across the foyer Johaneson, followed in remove it. Never one to larly proud of two large, companies nationally. tory to watercolor to gar- brings visitors to the her footsteps, adding to avoid a challenge, he said difficult jobs. The Star Although we clean rugs dening and floral great room. The beams the city’s welfare in her he would find a way. Carpet Cleaning for the Detroit Institute of arrangements. Paintings and ceiling decorations, efforts with the Recognizing the simi­ Company had scorched Arts, DAC and the covered the walls and though they appear to be Neighborhood Club larity between carpet more than 300 rugs in its Manoogian Mansion, our sculptures from every made of wood, are actu­ Thrift Store and War fibers and human hair — dry room. He restored mission is to make our century were exhibited ally concrete. Alger’s Memorial Gardens, as and with his extensive every one and saved the cleaning services afford­ there. Evidence of the first home was consumed well as organizing an knowledge of chemicals company thousands of able. This blend of high- DIA’s involvement can by fire, so to prevent annual Christmas party — he was in his element dollars. Another job quality service and still be seen in the home future accidents builders for the community’s and up to the challenge. involved the removal of a affordable pricing makes in some of the artwork used the least amount of poor. He quickly realized the 250-foot water stain on Hagopian unique in the left behind. flammable materials pos­ Russel Alger Jr. was potential of this new the new hand-hooked industry. Hagopian is “The Alger family rep­ sible. The billiard room equally involved, intro­ opportunity and began carpet at the General also the largest and most resented innovation, phi- on the lower level origi­ ducing innovative ideas removing stains from Motors Technical Center, award-winning rug and lanthropy and nally allowed access to a to the Pointes. He and his flooring retailer in experience. That was the tunnel that connected to brother were early inves­ Michigan. The selection original Alger DNA,” said the lake, which allowed tors in the Wright broth­ of rugs, from antiques to Charles Burke, president for quick trips to retrieve ers’ company and were contemporary to made- and CEO of the War contraband liquor. In the responsible for bringing to-order covers a wide Memorial. backyard, the Trial their inventions to range of styles.” However, long before it Garden was set aside to Detroit. For more information, was used as a community determine which flowers “The Alger brothers visit originalhagopian. center, this grand house were best suited for the helped get the Wright A fleet of Hagopian vehicles. com. was a home. Known as climate. Nearby is an brothers off the ground,” “The Moorings,” the ancient millstone left by reads a letter from estate was built by Erench settlers centuries Russell A. Alger IV. In Russell Alger Jr. in the before. return, the Wright broth­ early 1900s. It was his The family residing in ers presented Alger with dream home, constructed the home was as unique a private airplane, one of in the Italian Renaissance and dynamic as their the first in the area. style. The stretch of lawn abode. Marion Alger, the “He’d give exhibition behind the house leads to matriarch, was an active rides on Grosse Pointe the waterfront where a force in the community South High School’s boat landing originally in establishing monu- athletic field, which used to be the Country Club of Detroit,” said Ann academics technology service Marie Aliotta, director of media and communica­ tions. Our Lady Star of th e Sea In 1936, six years after the death of Russell Alger Ca th o lic School Jr., the house was donated to the DIA and opened to the public. CELEBRATING YEARS! “The War Memorial 60 has always believed the community deserves the FILE PHOTO 3 and 4 year Preschool with half & full day options The home opened to the public in 1943. See ALGER, page 13D Young 5's and Transitional Kindergarten. Elementary grades 1-5. Middle School grades 6-8 offers wine-tasting port, Assaf said there’s WINE: events, caters special no place he’d rather be. Continued from page 1OD events, offers free deliv­ “I enjoy my job,” he ery with minimum pur- said. “I love being here. 467 FAIRFORD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS at home.” chase, matches It’s fun to come to work 313-884-1070 www.StarGrossePointe.org Village Wine Shop competitors’ prices and and be excited about hosts annual events that work.” benefit a different char­ Village Wine Shop is ity each year. located at 15228 E. “We try to help the Jefferson, Grosse Pointe RED G HERITAGE community,” Assaf said. Park. Call (313) 821- With more than 90 1177 or visit thevillagew- PROMO CODE 45-02 years of community sup­ ineshop.com. SAVE $20 Science Proves Flowers make people Happyf.

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75TH EDITION Grosse Pointe Artists Association When Grosse Pointe art projects and making Lazare’s artists John L. Vogt and contributions to the Mrs. Charles Hodges USO and American Red For more than 90 Jr. in 1929 organized Cross. Today, the asso­ years Lazare’s has an exhibit featuring the ciation is helping served the commu­ work of local artists develop an art educa­ nity with locations and art students, little tion program at Services in Grosse Pointe did they know the for Older Citizens, and Ontario. It impact it would have among other projects. prides itself on its on the community. “We’d like to continue superior customer The founding mem­ what we do on a regular service, high-qual­ bers of the Grosse basis,” Schmidt said. ity merchandise in Pointe Artists “We’re looking for a relaxed and spa­ PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT Association were PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT permanent home in the cious showrooms. Lazare’s is located on Mack in the Grosse Pointe artists The Art Association formed in 1929. community so that we Its clients also Woods. and students, said may continue to engage come from all over Wendy Schmidt, its current The organization’s first not only our members, but the United States, Europe coverage of the full replace­ president. “They were looking shows were at the enhance the programs we offer and the Middle East. Some ment value on a garment’s to do something for the com­ Neighborhood Club, then at the and actively engage the com­ have been doing business appraised value through munity, in the community.” Russell A. Alger House when it munity in new ways with inspir­ with Lazare’s for many years Lazare’s and Lloyd’s of The exhibit became an was operated by the Detroit ing art.” and, in some cases, many London. annual event, growing and Institute of Arts. It is currently For more than 30 years, the generations. This high-fashion bou­ attracting more attention each renting space in the Village, but association co-sponsored lec­ Some of the services tique features furs, leathers, year. is looking for a permanent tures at the Grosse Pointe War Lazare’s offers include gar­ shearlings, handbags, fine “It became a nonprofit with a home. Memorial and since 2014 has ment remodeling — upsizing Italian wool coats and jack­ working board in 1938,” “We are a true community art helped manage the Grosse or downsizing an existing ets, designer scarves and Schmidt said. “The organiza­ center,” Schmidt said. “We do Pointe VillageFest Art Fair. garment to changing the accessories. It also houses tion began as the Grosse Pointe juried exhibitions throughout Its impact has been so wide- pattern or style of a coat — onsite cold storage and han­ Artists Association and is the the year, we have a gift shop reaching, the association boasts major and minor repairs on dles small repairs and main­ name we go by as a 501(c)(3) that sells members’ artwork on members from across the state. furs, leathers and shearling tenance. nonprofit; however, the com­ a regular basis, we offer educa­ The Grosse Pointe ART garments; full cleaning ser­ Lazare’s is located at munity knows us as the Grosse tion classes and workshops and Center is located at 17118 vices for furs; temperature 19261 Mack, Grosse Pointe Pointe ART Center, which is the we do community outreach.” Kercheval in the City of Grosse and climate-controlled stor­ Woods. Call (313) 886-7715. space in which we operate. This In the 1940s, that outreach Pointe. Call (313) 881-3454 or age of fur garments; and a Information from lazars. sometimes gets confusing.” included hosting community visit grossepointeartcenter.org. protection plan that offers com.

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75TH EDITION St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School St. Clare of Montefalco honored as a U.S. tinuing to maintain its assistant principal for the Catholic School, named Department of Education buildings and programs. school and director of for an Augustinian nun Blue Ribbon School, Today the school, religious education for and abbess also known which recognizes the top approaching its 90th the parish, it provides an as St. Clare of the Cross, 10 percent of all elemen­ anniversary, continues as atmosphere that encour­ was originally a parish tary schools. a Christian community ages each member to school run by the A number of economic committed to excellence develop a sense of per­ Dominican Sisters in changes, including the and uniqueness through sonal worth, academic Columbus, Ohio. lifting of the residency extraordinary effort and excellence and Christian Construction of a requirement for city love. Under the leader­ responsibility. school building on the workers by Detroit city ship of principal Geoffrey property at Charlevoix officials in 2000 and the Fisher and continued Source: St. Clare of and Whittier began in ...... global economic decline guidance of Sister Kathy Montefalco — Past, 1926 and was complete in the late 2000s, Avery, who serves as Present, and Future in 1927. It consisted of impacted St. Clare’s nine rooms with an audi­ COURTESY PHOTO enrollment as well as that torium on the main floor St. Clare of Montefalco first opened in 1927. of other schools in the to be used for a chapel. Archdiocese of Detroit. The first school year St. Clare and enrollment a lay principal. The con­ The parish too was began in September 1927 was still rising. In vent was razed in 1996, impacted, but challenges with an enrollment of 300 October 1963, ground replaced by the memorial were addressed on a par­ children. Sister was broken for a new garden and gazebo. Tbe ish-based, collaborative Philomena O’Rourke school building with a cross that originally hung basis to achieve healthy, served as the first princi­ gym. over the sisters’ viable, worshipping com­ pal. By the end of the In 1992, the Dominican Charlevoix entrance door munities throughout school year, the number Order withdrew from St. was restored and now southeast Michigan. of students had increased Clare due to a decrease rests below the location it From 1999 to 2013, St. to 420. in vocations. For the first once occupied. Clare parish undertook By 1963, there were time in its history, St. During the 1993-94 two 5-year campaigns to Children are taught Christian responsibility at the 1,184 children enrolled at Clare School was led by school year, St. Clare was pay down debt while con­ school. Rustic Cabins Bar There’s quite a bit of from Grosse Pointe who history at Rustic Cabins called themselves the Bar. Grosse Pointe Restaurant Built in 1917, “it’s been Association,” Feys said. nothing but a bar since In the ’50s, the Rustic then,” owner Bob Feys was a popular jazz bar said. “We’re a beer-and- that drew the likes of shot joint. That’s what many famous musicians, we’ve been forever.” including jazz pianist Except when George Shearing. That PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH Prohibition shuttered its decade also saw other Belle Isle Awning is owned by the fourth generation doors in 1920, he added. famous faces, Feys said. of the Belluomo family. When the Rustic “Jack Kerouac hung reopened in 1933, it was out here in the ’50s. He a family-owned restau- married a girl who lived COURTESY PHOTO rant/bar. “Then a group on Somerset. This was The Rustic’s owners celebrate its reopening at the Belle Isle Awning of guys bought it in the before he went to end of Prohibition in 1933. late ‘40s. It was 10 guys California.” In 1931, William sister work with him at Kerouac’s name is Pointer, started tending Belluomo opened an Belle Isle Awning, as scratched on the wall bar in 1980 and bought awning shop across from does his brother in the behind a booth to the left the establishment in Detroit’s gem. Belle Isle. summer. Of its 28 Beaches Pet Resort of the entrance. 1987. He aptly named his busi­ employees, Belluomo The bar also boasts “The owner took ill,” ness Belle Isle Awning. said, 20 have been with Training Center pool tables, dart boards, he said. “His wife decided While the business was Belle Isle Awning 20 a jukebox and pinball to sell the business after new, Belluomo was no years or more. machine. stranger to its services. The business moved Feys, a lifelong Grosse See RUSTIC, page 15D “My great-grandpa out of Detroit to St. Clair came from Italy and Shores, then to Roseville started working at J.C. in 1989, but Grosse Goss,” said Blair Pointe remains one of its Belluomo, the fourth- biggest residential cus­ generation owner of tomers. Belle Isle Awning. “Then “The Grosse Pointes my great-grandpa went are everything to us,” S t o > t e e o ^ on his own. He started Belluomo said. “We Safe, Structured Day socialization making his own awnings appreciate the Grosse ^ . WOt^. ^, in his garage with my Pointe business all these Training & Behavior Specialist /rtutittenaan^ S a u i great-grandma.” years. It’s been a wonder­ Boarding, Grooming, Pet Sitting The next two genera­ ful relationship. We want 10-50% OFF tions, also William to continue to do what­ Chiropractic Care ”ij(cfufes prancus marfi^tmms andcarufy. Belluomos, kept the busi­ ever we can to make ness running until Blair them happy. Grosse Belluomo stepped in to Pointe is still the back­ 58M 5(M)776 take his turn. bone of our business.” I ------» “There are still frames Belle Isle Awning on the homes my great- makes awnings, covers Congratulations To The grandpa built — the same and “anything that deals 41 740 QaifieldSouth o f Canal‘Road • Clinton ‘Twp frames from the ’30s and with materials,” Grosse Pointe Nevi^ ’40s and we’re refabric- Belluomo said, covering "'o n 75 Yearsl 5 8 6 - 2 6 3 - 1 2 3 3 ing them,” he said, add­ WWW. BonaCdis .net ing that his father and See AWNING, page 15D

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75TH EDITION I 15D B o n a ld i’s VMano Flower Shop Viviano Flower Shop Angelo Bonaldi opened opened on Kercheval in his first store in 1915, Detroit in 1937. hoping to bring a little bit “My grandfather of home to the Italian started the business and community. His shop — as a young man he tried located near Eastern a lot of different things Market — carried books, and the flower business magazines and records was the first thing to from Italy. As it expanded really take off,” said over the years, religious Frank ’Viviano, whose items and gifts were grandmother helped added to the inventory. manage accounts while In the 1920s, Angelo’s all eight of their children son and daughter-in-law, helped during their Luigi and Geltrude youth. Bonaldi, took over opera­ PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH As flowers have always COURTESY PHOTOS tions. Bonaldi’s has been serving the community since been considered more of Viviano Flower Shop first opened on Kercheval in “Luigi was into theater, 1915. a luxury item, said Detroit. so when he married Viviano, they’ve tried to Geltrude, she stayed in movies. When Ezio retired in keep things affordable primarily for the Italian as provided flowers for the store and ran it,” said In 1956, Luigi passed 2000, he passed the busi­ while giving customers community in the Detroit the North American their granddaughter, away and his son, Ezio, ness along to his son, the best products possi­ area. Almost 80 years International Auto Show Roseanne Poley, who came home from the mil­ Edward Bonaldi, who ble. The business began later, the store has grown and other events around works at Bonaldi’s. “He itary to help Geltrude owns it today. small, providing flowers and branched out, as well the country. ended up buying a the­ with the store. In 1960, The store had a home “We do pretty much ater and showing Italian he officially took over. near Gratiot and an3dhing people need us McDougall, then in to do,” Viviano said. From Eastpointe before mov­ wedding bouquets to ing to Clinton Township sympathy arrangements in 1988, where it stands to pool tables made out today. of flowers, Viviano’s is a “We’ve transitioned full-service flower shop over the years,” said ready for any occasion. It Poley, Edward Bonaldi’s offers a variety of flowers sister. “We still do serve and garden decorations the Italian community. and has provided event­ We’ve expanded to serve planning services as well.

See BONALDI, page 17D Viviano’s sells flowers for every occasion. See VIVIANO, page 16D

COURTESY PHOTO “You have to diversify,” The Bonaldi family in the store’s early days. AWNING: he continued. “Things Continued from page 14D have changed. My goal is to continue to do things residential, commercial the way we’ve always and industrial sites. done them, but with “We’re an old-style some small changes.” company,” he said. “We Belle Isle Awning is have old machines and located at 20220 new machines. We can Cornillie, Roseville. For do old-fashioned or mod­ more information, call em. It’s a mix of old and (586) 294-6050 or visit new. We can do an34hing. belleisleawning.com.

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PHOTO BY RENEE LANDUYT COURTESTY PHOTO Rustic Cabins has been a fixture of the community since 1917. Belle Isle Awning was originally located across the street from Belle Isle in Detroit. has been booming for a RUSTIC: few years now. “We have Continued from page 14D a great bunch of regulars during the day. At night, he passed away.” things get different. That was right around There are young people the time the Detroit all the way up to people Tigers were in their hey­ in their 60s, 70s and 80s day. — people who’ve been “In the ’80s when the coming here for years.” Tigers got real hot, we As for the Rustic’s Jeannie & Cary Patrosso had some Tigers hang future, Feys said he’s out here. They got to be happy with business as Gary Patrosso pretty regular here,” usual. Associate Broker Feys said. “When the “I’d like to try and keep DIRECTOR ON THE GROSSE POINTE BOARD OF REALTORS Red Wings were big in it the same,” he said. the ’90s, some of them “There aren’t many of Proudly serving the Pointes for 15 Years! hung out here and some these left. I’m very lucky opposing teams some­ in that.” times would hang out The Rustic Cabins Bar 313.770.0359 here. is located at 15209 “It’s fun down here,” Kercheval, Grosse Pointe REAL ESTATEljlPOINTES Feys continued, adding Park. Call (313) 821- 18472 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313.886.1000 that his end of the Park 6480. GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

16D I 75TH EDITION Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

To the east of the inter­ section of Vernier and Lakeshore rests the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, who’s tower, mea­ suring 187 feet tall, stands like a beacon over the boats that gently bob in the waves of Lake St. Clair. However, years before the club was established, PHOTO BY JODY MCVEIGH the stretch of land run­ Moehring Woods is located on Mack in the Woods. ning alongside the lake’s edge belonged to a group of ice boaters. They would race their boats COURTESY PHOTO M oehring against each other, then The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club was named to the National Register of Historic at the close of the adven­ Places in 2015. ture would return to the warmth and comfort of a neers came in, that’s the property was pur­ ment for aquatic sports, Woods Florist roadhouse by the water. when they began to build chased or comman­ are available in addition “At the time, the people grand houses,” said deered from the boaters, to a swimming pool, Bruce Anderson was from Walter Schultz, who weren’t opulent; it was Susan Hughes, member­ but by December 1914, bowling alley and tennis studying to be a civil retired after 34 years in not a wealthy neighbor­ ship manager at the plans were made for a courts. As in its first days, engineer and working as the business. He merged hood. Once the auto pio­ Yacht Club. new, elite boaters’ club the club has continued to a flower delivery boy the two and moved into T h e with initiation fees set at participate in competi­ when he had an epiph­ Schultz’s shop, giving the c l u b , $5 and annual dues at $ 1. tions for all of these any. He saw the smiles on business its current listed on Yacht Club member sports. people’s faces while name. t h e Clarence Ayers pur­ In regards to the future, making those deliveries, “When 1 was a driver, I N ational chased the present prop­ the club is considering he knew he needed to drove to Grosse Pointe R eg ister erty for $28,000 with three projects — a fitness make a change. (to make deliveries),” of Historic plans to build an impres­ center, an expansion to “I changed my major Anderson said. Places in sive clubhouse of the its south wing and a har­ from engineering to mar­ “Ever3dhing was clean, 2015, held likes Grosse Pointe had bor renovation. keting,” he said. “I was in people mowed their its first never seen. The club later “Some private clubs my second year of school lawns, it’s easily accessi­ m e e tin g bought the grounds from are faltering, most likely when I started running ble. It had a small-town Dec. 3, Ayers in 1926. The new because they were over­ the shop in Center Line.” feel to it. 1 saw the poten­ 1913, at establishment was built, but we’re proud Soon he heard about tial of having a business the home designed by Harvard that we’re still a healthy, Moehring Flowers, here. of George graduate Guy Lowell in vibrant club,” Hughes located at Mack and “I don’t regret one day,” Marsh, its the Italian Renaissance said. Devonshire in Detroit. he continued. “Every first com­ style. Construction of the The Grosse Pointe The business, started by morning there’s an inter­ m o d o re . club commenced Yacht Club is located at Fred Moehring in 1928, esting challenge. There’s Attendees February 1928 and the 788 Lakeshore, Grosse was sold to Anderson in always something new included a grand opening took place Pointe Shores. Call (313) 1979. and different.” group of the following year. 884-2500 or visit gpyc. “I knew it would work,” Moehring Woods is a 25 sailors The amenities enjoyed org. Anderson said. “It was a full-service florist and is ranging in by members include din­ Some information pro­ well-established business selective in the merchan­ age from ing halls and restaurants vided by the Yacht Club’s with deep roots in the dise it purchases and 15 to 55. overlooking Lake St. centennial book, “Grosse COURTESY PHOTO community.” sells. It’s not Clair. Ready access to the Pointe Yacht Club 100 Three years later, he Members enjoy a banquet at the club. certain if lake, as well as equip­ years: 1914-2014.” bought Woods Florist See FLORIST, page 17D

you can dream up, we Viviano mentioned the Farm s M arket VIVIANO: can make.” possibility of opening a Continued from page 15D Viviano’s plans to con­ shop in a new location if Form al O pening tinue incorporating new it can maintain the level “We’ve made Care Bears developments in the of quality. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1939 out of flowers; anything flower industry. Erank “As long as we’re able to serve core customers well, then we’ll consider m .m opening another store. ^ ' I ■ “The thing we hope people understand about us is that we can do and make an3d:hing,” he con­ tinued. “People some­ times get the impression that we can only do what they see, but everything we have is custom-made. The people who work for me are the best flo­ Proudly Serving the rists in the country. People can get anything Grosse Pointes for 30 Years they want anytime. All This photo oj the Forms Market n as taken opening day, Oct. 14. 1939 shortly after 8 a.nu they have to do is ask Founder Bill Moir Sr. is in the Ixick. second from the right. Betsy Breckels • Owner us.” Viviano Flower Shop is ■ .•-•1 Massage Therapist !■ .. located at 20087 Mack, . 4-. Grosse Pointe Woods. 76 Years Later... 4 - t (313) 886-8761 Visit viviano.com or call 16610 Mack Ave. • Grosse Pointe Park (313) 882-2461.

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75TH EDITION The Punch and Judy Theatre The grandeur of arette. It was maintain its audience what once was the the only the- and keep its doors open a Punch and Judy a t e r in few years longer, first Theatre has dwin­ Michigan with showing new movies, dled to a few faint a sm oking then classic films, then childhood memories section at the performances by local and a plaque on a time. theater groups, then wall where the the­ “The loge showing cult classics and ater once stood. The was really the band concerts. segment of shops highlight of After some time, the along Kercheval growing up,” neighborhood com­ stretching from Donneley plained to the city about Somerset to said. “I had excessive noise at night McKinley were just turned 19 and by 1984 the theater referred to as the and I went closed. Punch and Judy with my very “We were losing money Block, with the the­ best friend, and Tim (Artist, classic ater at the corner of Mary Ellen film theafer president) McKinley. M cD onald, made the decision to “The doorman and we sat up close the theater. It hap­ greets you. Out in in the loge pened suddenly,” said front a valet is park­ and saw the Andrew Post, advertising ing cars, you enter movie ‘Lenny manager at the time. the oval lobby of the Bruce’ with The space where the Punch and Judy D u s t i n theater stood has since Theatre. ‘Main floor COURTESY PHOTO Hoffman. We been renovated for or loge,’ asks the The Punch and Judy Theatre was located on Kercheval at McKinley on the Hill. had cigarettes offices, but the dark woman behind the and cocktails awning with the words ticket booth,” described show,” recalled Isabelle the walls, thereby ensur­ ally had a man with a and felt very grown up.” “Punch and Judy” writ­ John Monahan in an arti- Donneley, a lifetime resi­ ing the best available microphone announcing From 1930 to the early ten in white reminds cle for “Heritage dent of Grosse Pointe acoustics for falking the theater guests as they 1970s, the rows of red passersby of a piece of Magazine” in December and director of education films. arrived.” seats were filled morning Grosse Pointe history. 1985. at the Grosse Pointe In 1975, Frank Krueger The theater was to night, with new films Following its grand Historical Society. rem inisced in “The divided into two sections arriving twice a week. Some information opening in 1930, families The building was Detroiter” by writing, which together seated However, by the late excerpted from of all ages made their designed by Robert O. “chauffeured limousines 618 moviegoers per ’70s, the theater saw a “Tonnancour - Vol.2: way to Punch and Judy’s, Derrick, who designed used to pull up in front show, 522 on the main serious decline in attend­ Movies at the Punch: A stopping by neighboring the Henry Ford Museum. and drop elegantly floor and 96 in the bal­ ees and it changed hands History of the Punch and shops along the way. For designing the the­ dressed people off ... You cony. The second floor, multiple times, adjusting Judy Theater” by Carrie “On slow summer days ater’s auditorium, acous­ needed reservafions fo sit dubbed the loge, was with every new tenant to Jones. we walked to Kent Drug tical experts were in the loge back then and reserved for those who Store. There were rows brought from the when we presented wished to enjoy their and rows of candy before University of Michigan to something like ‘Gone entertainment with an walking down to the oversee the insulation of With the Wind,’ we actu­ alcoholic beverage or cig­ Auctions customers and individu­ FLORIST: als in the community,” Continued from page 16D he said. “In turn, the community has sup­ Consign Local. Sell Global. “We offer fresh flow­ ported us.” Accepting Quality Consignments ers at a fair price,” Anderson has seen flo­ Anderson said. “We’re rists come and go during not the cheapest, but we his 40 years in the busi­ j built our reputation on ness and said he’s grate­ the service aspect. We ful Moehring Woods is offer high-quality flow­ still going strong. MouugBe Dawson ers, fresh on a daily “We’re survivors and basis.” we’ve been able to thrive Certified florists, in an environment that’s Anderson and Kathy had its challenges,” he Kraydich are tested and said. “It’s been interest­ COURTESY PHOTO recertified each year to ing.” The original Moehring Flowers was located on stay up on the latest Moehring Woods is Mack in Detroit. trends and information. located at 20923 Mack, Customer service also is Grosse Pointe Woods. a priority. Call (313) 882-9732 or “We focus on building visit numberoneflorist. relationships with our com.

Bonaldi’s, which has BONALDI; been featured in the book Continued from page 15D “Italians in Detroit,” treats customers like the Christian community family, Poley said. and Catholic community, “We know our custom­ too. Any denomination, ers. They’re a part of our y S ^ v v l n g we serve. We still import family,” she said. “We gold from Italy — 18 like to talk with our cus­ th e c o m m u n ity karat — and sell Italian tomers, interact with s music, greeting cards, them. Some have become LEADEPS IN periodicals, chocolates. longtime friends.” ^ ^ ^ QUALITY AND SERVICE We’ve expanded to Bonaldi’s is located at SPARKS & SOMMERS Xlelding Cleaners f o p o v er 86 y e a r s include communion and 41740 Garfield, Clinton Insulation and Home Improvement Company baptism outfits, as well. Township. Call (586) 263- That’s strengthened busi­ 1233 or visit bonaldis.net. 313-822-5800 ness.” (»6)y 779-9525 15139 KERCHEVAL, GROSSE POINTE PARK rnmmiim : j l r, • >- f

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Grosse Pointe Rotary With the increasing par­ have had much pleasure was chartered on June ticipation of women in from speaking with 17, 1937, as Club No. business and profes­ them and hearing of 4317. Len Jolmson, Bill sions, many Rotarians their home countries Moir, Fin Henk and Rex came to feel that we and their impressions of Cranson were the local should welcome women our community and men who helped the into Rotary. This was country. Hamtramck Rotary Club part of a broader accep­ Grosse Pointe Rotary organize the Grosse tance of women in social is one of 51 clubs in Pointe Club. Twenty- and business groups, Rotary International seven members were and was encouraged by District 6400, and has signed as Charter a case decided by the long taken an active role Members of the Club. U.S. Supreme Court in in District activities. The Club first met at 1987 which ruled that Seven Grosse Pointe the Neighborhood Club Rotary International Rotarians have served on Thursdays, but in could not compel its with distinction as September of the first local member clubs to District Governor: year the day was exclude members solely Clifford W. Ashton in changed to Monday, on the basis of gender. 1963-1964, Frank J. which it has remained to Shortly after that deci­ Sladen, Jr. in 1979-1980, the present. The change sion, on Jan. 30, 1989, Max L. Gardner in 1986- was made to accommo­ the Club inducted its 1987, Bob Harrison in date George Deets, who first woman member, 1992-1993, Mark held the fish-retailing Rena DeRidder, princi­ Zmyslowski in 1996- classification and was pal of Ferry Elementary 1997, John Brooks in Village Market will be expanding its Grosse Pointe Farms store. unable to escape the School in Grosse Pointe 2000-2002, and Kimbriel aroma of his business, Woods. Towar-Colton in 2010- even after going home The first community 2011. John Brooks for a bath before the service project of the served a second year as meetings. After three Club occurred when the District Governor when years of meetings at the Club was only two the District Governor Village Market Neighborhood Club, the months old. One of the Nominee was unable to Club was forced to find charter members had serve as such in 2001- another meeting place. died, leaving a family of 2002. Many Grosse The Bell family who and experienced staff cheeses and rows and A few meetings were several children. The Pointe Rotarian have ran the market for 63 includes certified butch­ rows of groceries. held at Pete Moore’s Club had no money for helped plan and manage years started Village ers, seasoned bakers and And it won’t stop there. Restaurant, then the charitable projects, and District 6400 Food Market in 1938. specialized buyers for An expansion project will Club moved to A1 practically no money in Conferences, held annu­ Mark Garmo purchased meats, seafood and gour­ add almost 50 percent, Green’s Restaurant. the Treasury, but Fintan ally each Spring: among the market in 2001 and met foods. bringing the total space Meetings then moved to Henk, our first them were Bob Harrison, with his team has trans­ Village Market stocks to 11,000 square feet. Whittier Hotel in President, took it upon John Brooks, Cindy formed Village Food more than 128,000 prod­ “We’re going to bring Detroit, where the Club himself to outfit and Carlson, Kim Towar- Market into a leading ucts in the store and pro­ in thousands of new stayed for 10 years. In clothe this family. This Colton, Brandi Towar, gourmet market. vides customers a special items,” Garmo said. “We the years following act depleted our funds, Steve McMillan, and The staff at Village order service for unique want to expand our pro­ World War II, several but made every member Mike Carmody. Food Market has grown or hard to find items. duce department, deli, members worked feel that he had been of Patterns of employ­ to include more than 40 The store includes prepared food and actively to help form the service. This project ment changed over the employees who are com­ meats and seafood, a full- another section for odds Grosse Pointe War also stimulated the years, and Rotary clubs mitted to providing service deli, onsite bak­ and ends. Memorial, and on Feb. members to find some with morning meetings exceptional service to ery, fresh produce, a Garmo said he’s 13, 1950, the Club met means of raising money became more promi­ each and every customer. large selections of wines, excited to complete the for the first time in the for community service nent. Several of the The knowledgeable unique and gourmet expansion. War Memorial Center. activities. The Club club’s members felt that “We’ve been blessed,” Our 75th anniversary gives priority to projects a second club in the he said. “The community year also marks the involving underprivi­ Grosse Pointes would is wonderful and very 62nd year of our meet­ leged, crippled or ill per­ attract active members supportive. It will be ings at that location, the sons, and the youth of who could not attend exciting to serve the com­ beauty of which has the community. One of luncheon meetings. The munity that much better.” been a source of pride to our first major projects matter was discussed at Village M arket is all members. was to donate to Bon length in Club meetings O n l u i K located at 18330 Mack For many years the Secours and Cottage and received strong sup­ Ave., Grosse Pointe members of our Club Hospitals modern oxy­ port from Frank Sladen Farms. were exclusively men. gen tents for community and Max Gardner, both I use. A room was also Past District Governors. 21 donated to each hospi­ Finally the Club under T o w n & C o u n t r y o f G r o s s e Po i n t e tal, plus a large donation President Ron Vitale for the outpatient clinic decided to sponsor a of Bon Secours. new Rotary Club which Our Grosse Pointe Rotary would meet in the morn­ has a long history of ing. An informational Award Winning Team involvement with for­ meeting was held on eign exchange students January 23, 1991 with is proud to serve on the high school level. several prospective K r t y In the late 1950s we members at the Grosse the Grosse Pointes brought the first AFS Pointe Yacht Club, and and beyond. >A,/Adventure (American Field Grosse Pointe Rotary Service) student to Sunrise was formally Celebrating with Grosse Pointe. In the chartered by Rotary 20439 Mack Avenue mid-1970s we began to International on Aug. Grosse Pointers for 33 years! participate in the Rotary 15, 1991. Active in form­ Grosse Pointe Woods Youth Exchange pro­ ing the new club were “everything you need for your party!" gram. Each year we Mark Zymslowski, 313-886-5040 23400 Greater Mackf have received, and have Frank Sladen and Max (South of 9 Mile) , sent abroad, one or two Gardner. Sunrise St. Clair Shores students. Visiting stu­ Rotary meets on dents are encouraged to Tuesday mornings at 7 www.century21town-country.conn 586-776-9750 attend our weekly meet­ a.m., currently at The ings, and our members Hill Restaurant.

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75TH EDITION I 19D Grosse Pointe Florists It was 1940 when greenhouses. It’s how I have the same growers Janies and Mary made money through and suppliers and Farquhar bought Grosse high school and college.” employees. We’re having Pointe Florists on Kerby After Farquhar gradu­ fun doing just the retail in Grosse Pointe Farms. ated from Western part now, but we’re open They had worked at the Michigan University with a for change.” Newberry Estate and business degree, he Farquhar said the new bought land to start a became the florist full time. site allows for foot traffic business of their own. “It’s a great experience and he’s enjoyed the Their children worked with a lot of great cus­ increase in business from at the florist as well, their tomers,” he said. “We passersby. son James working full always treat our custom­ “It’s very enjoyable to time after high school ers with privacy, dignity have that transition,” he and serving in the Army and respect .... We try to said, noting the shop on in 1947. maintain longtime rela­ Kerby was tucked away Now, James Farquhar tionships with our cus­ from the main drag. “I Jr. is the third generation tomers and their like the Grosse Pointe cli­ to run Grosse Pointe families.” entele. The Grosse Pointe Florists, which played a The full-service florist clientele knows what to big part in his childhood. works to satisfy all cus­ expect with us.” “The florist had prop­ tomer needs, from wed­ Farquhar said though erty through Hillcrest,” dings and births, to the business has moved, he said. “Then Ridgemont homecomings, proms he brought a lot of the Road was put in in 1953. and funerals. It has a old shop with him, I grew up behind the flo­ well-educated staff and including shelves he rist as well. Three gener­ offers delivery service. built when he was 13, a ations grew up on florist In May the shop down­ countertop from the FILE PHOTO property. sized and moved to a 1940s, shutters from the Grosse Pointe Florists relocated to Mack in the Farms last spring. “After school I’d walk new location on Mack. original building as well through (the business) “We stopped the grow­ as the wooden lettering “We wanted to bring as florist. We offer quality Grosse Pointe Florists and Dad would put me to ing part,” Farquhar said. his father made that much as we could and service and products at a is located at 18468 Mack, work,” he continued. “I “We’re strictly a retail adorned the outside of keep this look,” he said. decent price. That’s been Grosse Pointe Farms. was 13 and working the storefront now. But we the old shop. “We’re an old-fashioned our goal.” Call (313) 885-3000.

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Congratulations, Crosse Pointe News, on 75 years o f providing the Crosse Pointe community's most comprehensive news and information. For nearly 50 o f those 75 years. The Crosse Pointe Academy has been providing its students a unique combination o f outstanding academics, an emphasis on moral and spiritual development, and a wide range o f extracurricular activities that challenge both mind and body. Aided by some o f the most advanced technology available to schools today and combined with an academic curriculum centered on literature, language, social studies, the arts and Christian life, the Academy also is providing a strong foundation o f learning, where each child is nurtured, challenged and inspired every day. We are very proud o f what the Academy has become today. But we are equally proud o f the i j o years o f history and tradition from which the school continues to benefit...

130-YEAR-OLD FOUNDATION ate the fruit when it was in season and made 1955, with the purchase of land at the northwest In 1885, the Religious of the Sacred Heart, an applesauce, jams, jellies and other condiments that corner, the property—as we now know it—was order of nuns founded in post-Revolutionary War helped feed them through the winter months. completed. France by Madeleine Sophie Barat, planned and The Academy’s Early School building was In 1969, the sisters deeded the school and built a school for young ladies at the Academy’s built in 1887 on the property line so that the nuns all of its buildings to a lay Board of Trustees. present location on Lake St. Clair. The original were able to enter from the convent side and the Continuing under the same State of Michigan property, a ribbon farm in design, ran from the students could enter through a door that faces the charter that originally was established in 1885, the lake to today’s Ridge Road. opposite side of the structure. Board incorporated the newly christened Crosse Until the late 1940s, the property was a self- In the late 1920s, the need arose for additional Pointe Academy as an independent non-profit, sustaining farm due to the cloistered way of life educational facilities. To accommodate this need, coeducational elementary school. by which the Sacred Heart sisters existed. Along the nuns sold the property from Crosse Pointe just as they did more than 100 years ago, the Moran Rd. was a large chicken house and toward Boulevard to Ridge Road and used the proceeds moral, physical and intellectual development of where Crosse Pointe Boulevard is today were to begin a major building program that included the students thrive today on a beautiful wooded apple, pear and cherry trees along with grape construction of the current academic building, campus— rich in history and tradition—and still arbors and some raspberry bushes. The nuns and renovation of the chapel, and construction of a providing an unparalleled education within a their students, some of whom lived at the school. new basement in the Lake Shore building. Then, in caring, family-like atmosphere.

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20D I 75TH EDITION Fresh Farms Market

The next year will be Jr. after touring the Everybody wants the biggest for a long­ store once. healthy, natural food to time Grosse Pointe mar­ “A friend showed the feed their families. And ket. Fresh Farms Market store to us and we knew we understand that.” is beginning an expan­ it right away,” Najjar Known for quality. sion project that will said. “We’ve wanted to Fresh Farms Market is turn the 6,000-square- expand since we bought famous for its fine foot popular business it. We wrote into the foods, meats, produce, into a two-story store lease that we wanted to and gourmet pizzas. while nearly quadru­ buy it if the owners Customer service is an pling the size. wanted to sell.” important part of the Steve Najjar, who pur­ When the owners did, business for Najjar. chased Fresh Farms the commitment to “We have great Market with his brother, expansion began. employees and either Ric Chouinard was honored this summer for the donations he and Krauseneck Larry, in 1997, said the “We feel like the city my brother or I are here Carpet One made to a foundation that helps the America’s Bravest program. next year will be excit­ and community are all the time,” Najjar ing for the employees partners with us,” said. “We take pride in and the community. Najjar said. “We always the service we offer and “We’re hoping to offer give back because we have built a team of more of everything we appreciate the support employees that do the Krauseneck Carpet One have and do it better,” of Grosse Pointe. We same.” Najjar said. “We will want to be a good part­ Fresh Farms Market Michigan’s oldest floor Krauseneck as the third organization that honors offer all natural and ner to the city.” is located at 355 Fisher covering business, generation in the busi­ the memory of a fallen organic products, have Najjar said while the Road, City of Grosse Krauseneck Carpet One, ness. 9/11 New York firefighter. a full bakery and do a space seems like it will Pointe. Expansion will has roots in Grosse Chouinard said the The company sup­ lot of in-house-pro- be a lot to fill, “it’s take place until Fall Pointe Farms and Mount original Mount Clemens ported the foundation duced products.” already filled. We’ve 2016. Clemens. location, at 166 S. Main, with funding and flooring Najjar said the mar­ gone back to the “It’s exciting for us,” The family-owned was a destination for res­ materials for the Building ket opened in 1939 by designer many times. Najjar said. “We’re com­ business began in 1874, idents of the northern for America’s Bravest William Moir. The We will offer more of mitted to this commu­ and operated originally communities for the fan­ program. Najjars purchased the the high quality foods nity. as Kruseneck’s Inc., then tastic Christmas decora­ Expansion for the com­ market from Bill Moir we currently offer. That they are. EW Krauseneck and F.W. tions over the years. pany into Grosse Pointe Krauseneck & Sons. Chouinard and the was an easy decision for Founded by F.W. company have always Chouinard, who said Krauseneck, the award­ given back to the com­ when a good friend winning Krauseneck munity. They were hon­ retired his store, Frank Carpet One is owned and ored earlier this year for Brown Carpets, operated by Ric their support of the Krauseneck Carpet One Chouinard, who part­ Stephen Siller Tunnel to purchased his store. nered with Jim Towers Foundation, an Chouinard, a lifelong Grosse Pointer, said the community is a great place to be, with Lake St. Clair, “the parks are the finest in the state and I love driving Lakeshore. Total Sports It’s one of the prettiest drives in the U.S.A.” The Farms store, located at 18520 Mack, also showcases a large selection of residential PARTY ROOM and commercial carpet, Adult Birthdays • Showers • Euchre Parties hardwood, rugs, lami­ nates and vinyl. They Graduation • Bachelor/Bachelorette also have several newer Fundraisers & More! “green” products avail­ able. BOWLING^OR EUCHRE Krauseneck Carpet FUNDRAISERS One continues a tradition $7.00* per person / Includes: 3 games, pizz.'i & pop of friendly staff, experts www.totalsportseast.com f and professional installa­ KIDS PARTY PACKAGES! tion crews dedicated to keeping up with a chang­ Call (586) 463-2000 • 1-94 North River Road, E«H 237, Harrison Township ing industry.

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75TH EDITION Higbie Maxon Agney

A tradition of integrity was built by Hugo S. Higbie, a lifetime Grosse Pointer whose business model was simple and holds true in real estate today. “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” accord­ ing to Kay Agney, was one of his favorite say­ ings. Agney was named a partner of the real estate company Higbie Maxon Agney in 2000. She is now broker/owner. The business Higbie built is the pride of 26 agents who serve the more than 80-year-old business. Located on the Hill in Bloomfield Hills, Shelby with integrity and com­ the Grosse Pointes and Grosse Pointe Farms, at Township and mitment to the commu­ they’re involved in the H.L. Claeys 83, Kercheval, HMA has Chesterfield Township. nity,” Turnbull said. community too. been a leader in real Agney’s daughter, “I’m proud and very Agney has served on estate sales with Higbie’s Jaime Rae Turnbull, a excited,” Agney said. several boards, including Since 1920 H. L. Rinke said the family is business model firmly in successful agent selling “We’re going to continue as president of the Grosse Claeys has represented honored to have played place. properties throughout to be a good, strong com­ Pointe Board of Realtors, the finest kitchen and such a role in the history While the way houses Michigan and exotic des­ pany with a good reputa­ a board member of the bath manufacturers, and development of the are sold has changed, tinations worldwide, has tion.” Grosse Pointe Chamber specializing in distinc­ community and they Agney continues the moved to Grosse Pointe HMA is adding agents of Commerce and a tive and unique products especially enjoy the her­ HMA traditions of hon­ Park with her family and - five in the past two trustee with the Grosse to enhance Metro Detroit itage, strong tradition esty and integrity in joined the team at HMA. years - which is a sign of Pointe Historical Society. homes and beyond. and loyal customers every deal that comes She will share manage­ the company’s strength. The tradition of com­ The fourth-generation from the five Pointes. through their office. ment duties with Agney, “This is such a great munity involvement and family-owned business And family members HMA focuses mainly learning from a great community to sell,” being an ethical business serves contractors and have enjoyed long on the Grosse Pointes, mentor. Agney said. “When we continues to be in good homeowners with a careers at H. L. Claeys. but technology has “For me, personally, it’s bring someone new into hands with Agney, 5,000-square foot The founder’s daughter, allowed the team to great to follow in the the community, there are Turnbull and the whole kitchen and bath show­ Henrietta Busch branch into other areas, footsteps of people who so many great things. All team at Higbie Maxon room, located at 31239 (Claeys), started at the including Birmingham, have built relationships of our agents appreciate Agney. Mound Road, Warren. business when she was Founded by Henry 13 and retired 70 years Louis Claeys, the goal of later at 83. the business has always H.L. Claeys continues 1986 been to meet the demand the tradition of provid­ of supplying new con­ ing a wide range of sup­ struction and estab­ plies, a full line of The Hill business district as it looked lished housing with top plumbing and heating from the air in 1986. Much has quality items. In the materials and locating changed in nearly three decades beginning it was a basic special hardware, sinks, along Kercheval in Grosse Pointe well and plumbing sup­ tubs and other unique Farms. ply store and grew into a items customers seek. complete plumbing More information is wholesale supplier. available at hlclaeys. General Manager Tim com. PHOTO PROVIDED BY EDWARD RUSSELL

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22D I 75TH EDITION

Christian Reformed peo­ the parish was officially and many ministers later, CHURCH: ple moving to Detroit commissioned in 1939 the Rev. John Corrado Continued from page 3D worshipped with First with 123 charter mem­ served the congregation Dutch Reformed Church bers. Before that, families for 25 years, from 1984 to full-size gymnasium with in Detroit. By 1914, the met in the home of the 2009. a commercial kitchen first service with the Rev. Bockstanz family, then at The year 1940 saw the and stage, vocal choir J.R. Brink took place in Mason School. addition of three churches room, bell choir room, the chapel of a Baptist Woods Presbyterian to the Pointes: Grosse youth room and entry church in the city. The began as a satellite of Pointe Congregational way were dedicated in next day, the decision Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, St. James 2004. was made to designate Church. Memorial mem­ Lutheran Church and Grace Community the new group as a mis­ bers, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Christ the King Lutheran Church, affiliated with sion station of the N. Torrey, donated the Church. the North America Christian Reformed land for the new church In 1939, eight residents COURTESY PHOTO Baptist Conference, Church. Later that year. and Memorial itself gifted met and founded a Bible joined the area in 1898. A First Christian Reformed Congregational Church celebrated its groundbreak­ the new church with study class and the begin­ small group of believers Church of Detroit was ing in fall 1948. $25,000. ning of Congregational took the name formed. Building took place in Church was formed. “Ebenezer,” meaning In 1915, evening ser­ added. through their life in com­ several stages. During Services were held in the “stone of strength or vices were changed from The cornerstone for a munity and of true unity the 1950s, membership basements of two Grosse help.” Their goal, to Dutch to English. Soon permanent place of wor­ in charity. Their efforts grew to 2,000, with more Pointe schools and mem­ which the church contin­ after, there were two ship was laid in 1926. have without doubt than 1,000 children bership grew to more ues to subscribe, was to Dutch and two English After the Great entailed hard work and enrolled in the church than 200 within five present the Gospel of services offered. In 1916, Depression, stained glass not a few sufferings. But school. During the 1960s, years. Jesus Christ to the com­ the church relocated to was added to the build­ these Augustinians found as more churches popped Groundbreaking for a munity and the world, Jay and Chene. In 1819, ing. After World War II, a great joy in being instru­ up around town, mem­ church building took while acknowledging the Rev. Herman Bel was 2,400-pipe organ was ments of spiritual growth bership declined, but pro­ place in 1948 and the with gratitude and love, installed as its first pastor. purchased. In 1947, a as individuals and as a grams, stewardship and congregation moved into God’s sustaining power Two years later, he was new priests’ residence parish community.” outreach continued to its current Chalfonte in everyday life. replaced by the Rev. was built and in 1950, a Since 2012, the congre­ grow. location in 1950. It has Article I of Grace’s Henry Verduin. convent was built. In gation took custody of St. According to its web­ since seen the addition of bylaws states, “Over the By 1923, it had pur­ 1964, ground was broken Clare parish with Fr. site, “Today, God is doing a youth building, installa­ centuries, and as we look chased property in for a new grade school. Andrew Kowalczyk as great things in this con­ tion of a pipe organ and to and through the next, Grosse Pointe Park and St. Ambrose’s interior pastor. It is the first parish gregation. We believe the creation of a colum­ God willing, we join in worshipped for the first was redesigned in 1972, in the country run by the that God is our help, our barium. In 1957, thanks and love with time in the basement of the same year its high congregation. hope, our health and our Congregational Church those who have gone its new home in 1924. school department After meeting in homes home.” joined the United Church before us to proclaim, The building was offi­ closed. In 1983, the high since 1928, Assumption Around the same time of Christ and in 1976, it ‘Thus far, the Lord has cially completed in 1925. school building was Church was finally estab­ Woods Presbyterian was merged with the Jefferson helped us!’ By His Grace, A parsonage was built in razed. The governance of lished in 1930 and ser­ establishing roots in the Avenue Baptist Church. we will continue.” 1927 and Grosse Pointe the grade school was vices took place at Hillger community, Grosse St. James Lutheran The church fulfills its Christian Day School transferred from the and Kercheval, then later Pointe Unitarian Church started as a mission in purpose of glorifying God ojjened in 1929. Archdiocese of Detroit to at the Oddfellows Hall on was founded as well. In 1940. Its first services through worship, instruc­ A fire gutted the church a Michigan charter Hart. 1939, the group met at took place at Pointe High tion, fellowship, evange­ in 1932. Though it has school. A lot was purchased the Russell A. Alger School by the Rev. Henry lism, service, prayer and seen various homes since Renovations to the near Beniteau and Vemor House, but quickly out­ Burandt. After that, semi­ family and community then, it has remained church began in 1991 and and a basement was built grew the space. Funds nary graduate George involvement based on the steadfast. It has seen 15 in 1999, the church broke in 1933, where services were raised and plans Kurz was asked to con­ Scriptures. pastors since it opened its ground for its gathering were held until the rest of were made to build a duct weekly services. He “The Holy Scriptures, doors. space, the ARK. The cor­ the building was com­ church, but World War II was ordained later that both Old Testament and Another Catholic nerstone was laid in 2003. plete the next year. By brought a ban on con­ year. New Testament, are the Church came to the area The church calls this new 1953, the congregation struction projects, so That April, St. James foundation of the faith in 1916 when St. Ambrose gathering space “the was ready for a new instead the Carter House had 14 communicant and practice of this fel­ Church was established. rebirth of St. Ambrose home, which it found on was converted into a members and five Sunday lowship,” its bylaws read. A wood-framed church Parish.” Charlevoix. There it church home in 1943. School children. By the “Nothing in these articles was used for the first time According to the stayed for 25 years. The church purchased end of 1940, there were shall be interpreted so as in 1917 and in 1920, the church’s website, “The In 1972, 10 acres were its current property in 59 charter members and to contradict or superim- parish opened its first future of St. Ambrose purchased at its current 1963, breaking ground 20 Sunday School stu­ pjose itself on the ultimate parochial school with 650 looks bright. From its site on Marten A formal for the building the next dents. authority of God’s Word.” students. Three years humble beginnings to its groundbreaking took year. It is the only church In August 1940, the In the early 1900s, later, a high school was near closure, the people place in 1976, marking in the City of Grosse church moved from the of St. Ambrose have the beginning of a new Pointe borders. It has high school library to its shown great generosity cultural center where lit­ seen eight ministers, auditorium, but by and faith and have made urgies took place while most recently the Rev. December relocated to We carry Nerckens, Callebaut, it one of the east side’s plans for the sanctuary Alex Riegel. the Punch and Judy Guittard and Peters Melting strongest and most were finalized. Its website reads, “It is Theater, where it Chocolate flif Caramel vibrant parishes.” In 1981, an elementary safe to say our congrega­ remained for eight years. Complete Line of Holiday Baking St. Clare of Montefalco school building was pur­ tion has been regarded by Meetings, choir practices, & Candy taking Supplies In-Stock entered the picture some chased two blocks away members and the com­ classes and other events 90 years ago. The church from the church. In 1983, munity at large as a bea­ took place in members’ was founded by the the new Assumption con of liberal religion and homes. CAKE & Augustinians. According Greek Orthodox Church an oasis in what histori­ In 1941, it voted to pur­ CANDY to the St. Clare website, officially opened its cally has been a very con­ chase the site at McMillan “Many Augustinians gave doors. In the 1990s, a servative area. A telling near Kercheval on the SUPPLIES some of the very best building endowment story of this ‘reputation’ Hill. Its groundbreaking -Friendly Service Always- years of their lives to the fund was established to is that during construc­ took place in 1947 and spiritual and temporal ensure its future. tion of our church, some the church was dedicated Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9-5:30 • Thuis: 9-7 • Sat: 9 :3 0 4 :0 0 \ direction of St. Clare In December 2002, the witty, perhaps disgrun­ in 1948. Pews were added 44885 Morley Dr. Clinton Twp., MI 48036 Parish from its begin­ church was devastated by tled, neighbor changed in 1951, the church house (S. side of hall Rd„ between Groesbeck de Gratiot) nings in 1926 until 2012. fire; however, the church the sign from saying was completed in 1955, a (586) 783-9252 At the same time, intent recovered and moved ‘future home of the parsonage was pur­ Chock out our website upon being true spiritual back into the renovated Unitarians’ to chased in 1964 and a pipe wwiv.milcscakcsupply.com sons of St. Augustine, facility in 2003. ‘Lunitarians.’” organ was added in 1965. they also sought to give a Celebrating 77 years as In the 1960s, the con­ Christ the King living example to all. a parish, Grosse Pointe gregation grew to more Lutheran Church formed Woods Presbyterian than 250 members and when the Lutheran Church is known in the once hosted Dr. Martin Church-Missouri Synod community for posting Luther King. opened a preaching sta­ inspirational sayings on Its first permanent min­ tion in Grosse Pointe its sign at Mack and ister was the Rev. Merrill Woods in 1940. The Rev. Torrey. Long before then. Otis Bates. Many years Wilbert C. Burmeister served as its first pastor. The congregation offi­ cially organized in 1941 ^^deh^uduiqi jJecyib! under the name Calvary 87 Lutheran Church; there Sminq (^mbbc (Pouite^ were 10 charter voting members. A permanent church site was secured in 1947 at Lochmoor and Mack and the church was renamed Christ the King. Its chapel was dedicated I BMuty Bar s a 1 o I in 1953 and during the • Fashion • Hair next several years, mem­ bership grew to 550. An • Jewelry • Nails • Facial expansion program was • Accessories launched and its present • Gifts • Make-up ‘ DKe UckbrnUh ontMack {Xoenu&” church building was ded­ • Spray Tan • Gift Certificates icated in 1964. It began a • Waxing Village Lock & Home Repair moved to Mack Avenue preschool program in in 1978, from the original business that 1986 and underwent started in Detroit in 19121! 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75TH EDITION

The Neighborhood Club has been an important part of the community since 1911.

Clinton Grove Cemetery Helping each family cemetery, Clinton Grove with compassionate, pro­ is open for burials of all fessional and personal races, religions and services has been the walks of life. The ceme­ business model for tery is the final resting Clinton Grove Cemetery place for more than since 1855. 30,000 people, with Located at 21189 Cass nearly five acres remain­ Ave., Clinton Township, ing for future develop­ Clinton Grove Cemetery ment. is considered Macomb At clintongrove.com, County’s oldest operat­ families may learn more ing cemetery. about the many services The grounds are beau­ offered by the profes­ tifully maintained with sional, knowledgeable The Neighborhood Club trees, shrubs, flowers and caring staff at the and plants, making for an cemetery. The genealogy The Grosse Pointe gency relief act programs ship had more the dou­ schedules more than exceptional green space search feature on the site Neighborhood Club was were administrated by bled, and by the end of 3,000 games, classes, in an urban area. The helps family or friends founded to meet the rec­ the club and the personal 1977, the Neighborhood and clinics each year. In cemetery has hundreds locate their loved one. In reational, educational, concern that has been a Club had grown from 1993, a team sponsorship of trees over the 50 acre many cases, a photo of and social service needs tradition of the club 1,900 members in 1971 program was established site and was listed on the the memorial marker is of area families. helped many families to 6,200 members. for area businesses and National Register of available to view. The club’s first meet­ during those hard times. Consequent with the individuals to provide Historic Places and des­ A wide array of full- ing was held on January In the 1930s, the recre­ halting of governmental direct support to youth ignated a Michigan State service options are avail­ 14, 1911, when a board ation program enjoyed and nonprofit funds, the teams. The Historic Site in 1996. able through Clinton of 24 women, many of great popularity, and the organization shifted Neighborhood Club con­ As a non-sectarian Grove Cemetery. whom owned summer Detroit Lions used the away from providing tinued to cooperate with homes in Grosse Pointe, club football field for welfare services to offer­ the Grosse Pointe Public P rofessional elected Mrs. Russell A. practice. Elworthy said ing recreation and ath­ School System and local Alger Sr. as president. the Neighborhood Club letic programs. The governments in using P o r t f o l i o M a n a g e m e n t The women’s mission assisted with community annual fund was started their facilities to provide A N D W e a l t h P l a n n i n g was to address social needs during the trying and generated $20,396 in enriching activities that Objective, Quality Research and Advice problems in the fields of decade. its first year. The bring families together. Ongoing Communication Regarding your Investment Portfolio health, welfare and rec­ The first Metropolitan Neighborhood Club With courage and reation. Club was held on the raised $550,000 with its vision, only 24 pioneer­ The Focus is on; The original club oper­ playfield, two paddle ten­ first capital campaign in ing women initiated the • Accumulating and growing your wealth ated out of a home on nis courts were built and 1979. Neighborhood Club at • Providing for a comfortable Rivard Boulevard, and Rotary Keeno parties Over the last 20 years, the beginning of the 20th retirement then moved to a club attracted thousands of the number of programs century. • Protecting you and your family house on Oak Street participants. World War has increased from 20 to In the advent of the from the unexpected (now Muir Road) where II forced the club to more than 80. Growth 21st century, the hard • Peace of mind and security has occurred in almost the Pointe’s first gymna­ respond again to chang­ work of staff, the gener­ Let’s begin the discussion about li sium was constructed. ing community needs. every activity. Women osity of community mem­ what keeps you up at night. The Neighborhood Club The club continued to and girls represent bers, and particularly the Suzanne Antonelli, CFP* co-sponsored Grosse serve as a public welfare almost 50 percent of total efforts of the board has 248.223.0122 .Senior Portfolio M a tia ^ r

Pointe’s first public office, volunteered to participation. In the helped the club have an Suzanne has over 25 years of experience in tax and retirement planning, library in 1915 and serve as Civil Defense 1990s, the club organizes impact, one that will estate plan execution and funding, and personalized portfolio development. helped to organize Headquarters, and approximately 600 teams surely continue to blos­ santonelli @ sigmainvestments.com Grosse Pointe’s first hos­ became a U.S.O. center. with 7,500 players, and som in future years. sigmainvestments.com pital in 1917. George More than 3,000 service Elworthy was chosen as men were served break­ executive director in fast by club volunteers 1919, a job he held until before being sent over­ 1962. seas. In the 1920s, the In the 1950s and 1960s, Neighborhood Club the club continued to helped construct Cottage operate and expand its Hospital. Dexter M. programs using schools, Ferry Jr. donated an churches and the Grosse eight-acre site on Pointe War Memorial as Lifetim# G uarant** Waterloo between St. activity sites. The club on All Repairs Clair and Neff to the club built a 13,500 square-foot INCLUDING DETAILING OF YOUR and a new community VEHICLE AT MR. C'S CARWASH center at 17150 Waterloo UPON COMPLETION a center and gymnasium in 1968. Teen activities were built at 17151 were a major component All Insurance Waterloo after a success­ of club programs. The Com panies ful $150,000 fundraising club emphasized drug J T i I i i Honored drive. education and family During the depression, counseling in coopera­ the Neighborhood Club tion with the Family Life lS20i9i KiPPchearaH Anc-. was the public welfare Education. B p in iie t 21620 Harper • St. Clair Shores center for the area. The By 1975, the club’s Turn East on Shady Lane; Between 8 & 9 Mile Rds. federal and county emer­ activities and member­ 24D GROSSE POINTE NEWS, OCTOBER 15, 2015

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6mg^zatu(aUorib on Sc^imng'the (Pointed) [o^ Ouc^ 7 5 H^mhl 100+ YEARS Country Club of Detroit -1 1 8 years H .L Claeys & Company - 95 years Sine and Monaghan Realtors Pewabic Pottery -112 years Grosse Pointe Public School Real Living - 80 years Tuesday Musicals -183 years Neighborhood Club - 1 0 4 years System - 94 years S t Paul on the Lake 75+ YEARS Junior League of Detroit -101 years M ack Ave. Drapery and Interiors - 93 years Catholic Church -181 years Angott's Drapery Services Inc. - 79 years First Christian Reformed Church -101 years Lazares - 90 years Clinton Grove Cemetery -160 years Grosse Pointe Rotary - 79 years S t Clare Montefalco School -100 years Village Wine Shop - 90 years Grosse Pointe Memorial Church -150 years Grosse Pointe A rt Center - 77 years S t Clare of Montefalco Parish - 90 years Christ Church Detroit -145 years Bonaldi’s - 100 years Viviano Flow er Shop - 77 years S t Paul Evangelical 9 0 + YEARS 80+ YEARS Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Lutheran Church -144 years Church - 77 years S t Am brose Church - 99 years DuM ouchelles Art Gallery - 88 years Krauseneck Carpet One -141 years H a g o p ia n -76 years Rustic Cabins Bar - 98 years Moehring Woods Florist - 87 years Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Grosse Pointe Power Squadron - 76 years Hibgie Maxon Agney - 86 years Shoppes-140 years Ed Rinke Chevrolet, Buick, GMC - 98 years Fresh Farms Market - 76 years J.C. Goss Awning Co. -137 years A.H. Peters Funeral Home - 98 years Beaupre Studio Inc. - 85 years Village Food Market - 76 years University Liggett School -137 years Russell Development - 97 years LaLonde Je w e le rs - 85 years Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church - 76 years Grosse Pointe Academy -128 years Lockeman’s Hardware and Boats - 97 years Assumption Greek Orthodox Grosse Pointe Congregational S t Paul Catholic School -128 years Johnstone & Johnstone Realtors - 96 years Church - 85 years Church - 75 years Charvat the Florist -122 years Henry Ford Medical Center Belle Isle Awning - 84 years Christ the King Lutheran Church - 75 years First English Evangelical Cottage/Pierson - 96 years Grosse Pointe Lions Club - 83 years S t Ja m e s Lutheran Church - 75 years Lutheran Church -119 years Belding Dry Cleaners - 96 M iller Marina - 81 years Grosse Pointe Florists, Inc. - 75 years B usinesses & Serving the Pointes

AUTO God's Kids Early Learning Center - 1 0 years Service Floor Covering Inc. - 44 years Alessandra Bridal and Fomialwear - 29 years Kercheval Dance - 1 year Able Concrete/Metro Lawn & Sprinkler - 35 years Alan Marschke's Oriental Rug Gallery - 27 years Roy O'Brien Ford - 70 years Pure Barre Grosse Pointe - 1 year Kramer's Bed Bath & Window Fashions - 32 years Chaundy Art Gallery - 26 years Jim 's Collision Shop - 63 years Homework Interiors - 32 years Hurst Appliance - 26 years Fleetwood Collision - 62 years FOOD/RESTAURANTS Vertical Vic's - 25 years J.W. Cole Jewelry - 26 years Joe's Garage - 59 years Alexander and Polen - 65 years Advantage Blinds Shades Shutters LLC - 1 7 years Lloyd David Antiques - 25 years Yee's Auto Glass & Trim - 55 years Sindbad's - 65 years Denyse & Company Interior Design Center -1 2 years The Wool and The Floss - 25 years Mack Alger Firestone - 50 years Emily's Delicatessen - 45 years Diane Woolsey Interiors - 8 years Comfortably Yours - 25 years Mack-Moross BP Service Center - 47 years Josef's European Pastry Shop - 44 years Vera's Daughter Home - 3 years Shaw's Books - 23 years Champs Auto Service - 45 years Miles Cake - 42 years Adore Eclectic Interiors -1 year Wild Birds Unlimited - 23 years Alter Collision - 45 years Alger Deli and Liquor - 41 years Jean's Boutique - 23 years Butler's Collision - 45 years Johnny Macs Cookie Factory - 40 years LAW Bikes Blades and Boards - 22 years Crest Lincoln-43 years Summer Palace - 39 years Law Office of James Alle - 40 years Samira's Upscale Consignment Boutique - 21 years Bob Maxey Lincoln - 43 years Big Boy Grosse Pointe Woods - 37 years Robert L. Hindelang, PC, MBA, CPA, Attorney at Law - 40 Ye Olde Toy Shoppe - 1 8 years Midas Auto Service Experts - 40 years years Irish Coffee - 35 years Crowther Carpet and Rugs - 1 6 years Warren Transmission - 40 years Harry's of Grosse Pointe - 30 years Ihrie O'Brien Attorneys and Counselors - 37 years Embroidery & Much More - 1 3 years Don Gooley Cadillac - 35 years Cheesecake Shoppe - 30 years Wilson Law - 24 years Ray Laethem Buick - 35 years Vintage Cleaners - 1 2 years Timothy A Dinan & Dinan & Associaties PC -1 7 years Rattlesnake Club - 27 years ShuwbRug-11 years Ray Laethem Motor Village - 35 years Robert H. Fortunate, Attorney at Law - 1 0 years Breadsmith - 22 years Small Favors- 1 0 years George's Auto Parts - 33 years Blue Bay Fish & Seafood - 22 years Law Offices of James R Hiller PLLC - 5 years Jaguar Land Rover Lakeside - 30 years H20 Cleaners- 1 0 years Eastside Bagel - 21 years Fowler & Henner PLC - 1 year Mack Lube Center - 30 years Lucido's Florist - 1 0 years Harvard Grill - 20 years Knotted Needle - 7 years Mclnerney Toyota Scion - 27 years Village Grille - 20 years MEDICAL Meade Lexus of Lakeside - 26 years Henry's Cleaners of Grosse Pointe Woods - 7 years Bucci Ristorante - 1 6 years Ferrara Dermatology Clinic - 57 years Paint Party Royal Oak - 4 years Bob Maxey Ford -1 2 years The Hill Seafood and Chop House - 1 5 years Woods Optical Studios - 42 years Moran Chevrolet Service - 1 2 years Capricious - 3 years Bookie's Bar and Grill - 1 2 years Dr. George T. Goodis - 35 years Grosse Pointe Auto Repair - 8 years Albatross Embroidery - 3 years Bogart'z Food and Spirits - 1 0 years Grosse Pointe Family Dentistry - 32 years Lochmoor Collision - 2 years Fashion Sense Resale - 3 years La Cina Mexican Family Restaurant - 1 0 years Foot Care Center - 31 years All Pointes Auto Service - 2 years Happy Scrapper - 3 years Dr. Brian J. Hunt, DDS - 30 years Chocolate Bar Cafe - 8 years Susie at Home- 2 years Faircourt Dental - 28 years CHURCHES Bella Cafe - 8 years EL'S Boutique - 2 years Champs Rotisserie and Seafood - 8 years St. John Audiology - 25 years S t Michael's Episcopal Church - 68 years Shoe Tree- 1 year Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe - 7 years Eastside Dermatology - IB years Our Lady Star of the Sea - 60 years Avenue Boutique - 1 year Fountain's Bistro at Campus Martius - 6 years Wesley Orthodontics - 1 7 years Crosspointe Christian Church - 60 years Oh That'S So Pretty - less than 1 year Hydrangea Kitchen - 5 years Dr. Shauna Diggs Cosmetic Dermatology - 1 2 years Living Hope Evangelical Church - 3 years Papa Romano's - 5 years Boyd's Hearing Center - 11 years SALONS & SPAS Mike's on the Water - 5 years Foot Solutions - 1 0 years CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Maier-Wemer Beauty Salon - 62 years SideStreet Diner - 5 years Grosse Pointe Urgent Care and Occupational Health - 5 years American Association of University Women - 71 years Coloseum International Salon & Day Spa - 60 years Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries - 4 years Hadgis Orthodontics - 1 year Nepi Edward Beauty Salon - 53 years Grosse Pointe Historical Society - 70 years Jagged Fork - 2 years William J . Hair Harbor - 51 years Toastmasters of Grosse Pointe - 70 years Cabbage Patch Cafe & Catering - 2 years NAUTICAL Sahm Daniele - 50 years Fontbonne Auxilliary - 68 years Marais - 2 years Colony Marine - 57 years Coloseum International Salon & Day Spa - 45 years Grosse Pointe Theatre - 68 years Sweet Little Sheila's - 2 years Emerald City Harbor - 56 years Dave's Haircutting - 44 years The Guild of S I John Hospital & Medical Center - 67 years Lyla's Catering - 2 years Jefferson Beach Marina - 56 years Lamia & Lamia Salon and Day Spa - 43 years League of Women Voters - 65 years Atwater in the Park - 1 .5 years Shore Club Apartments and Marina - 50 years Grosse Pointe Garden Center - 65 years Salon Biondo (formerly The Greenhouse) - 42 years Luxe Bar and Grills - 1 .5 years Harbor 9 Marina and Storage - 45 years Friends Hair & Nails - 35 years Grosse Pointe Park Little League - 63 years Giuseppe's International Oils - 1 year Michigan Marine Salvage Inc. - 45 years New Visions of You Hair Salon - 34 years Men's and Women's Garden Club of GP - 62 years Cornwall Bakery - less than one year Gifts Afloat-3 9 years Edwin Paul Salon - 31 years Grosse Pointe Symphony - 61 years Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters - 26 years Steve's Barber Shop - 30 years Soroptimists of Grosse Pointe - 59 years HEALTH & WELLNESS Michigan Marine Gear - 20 years Grosse Pointe Women's Club - 58 years Breckels Massage Therapy Inc. - 29 years Beacon Pointe Pharmacy - 70 years SailTime Detroit -1 4 years Grosse Pointe Senior Men's Club - 56 years Do, by hair co. - 28 years Merit Woods Pharmacy - 50 years Platinum Yacht Sales -1 3 years Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors' Bureau - 55 years Sundays Sun Spa - 27 years Fresh Faces Skin Care Service - 42 years Heritage B a y- 1 2 years Woods-Shores Little League - 54 years La Moda Salon - 26 years Lupo Chiropractic - 37 years Grosse Pointe Questers No. 147 - 54 years Russell's Barber Shop - 20 years Vitamin Village - 36 years PETS Grosse Pointe Chamber Music - 53 years Terme Day Spa - 1 3 years The Fitness Firm/Judy Sheehy - 35 years Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital - 60 years Pear Tree Questers No. 193-51 years Girlie Girl Salon- 1 0 years Judy Sbeehy/Shakelee independent distributor - 33 years Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic - 32 years Fox Creek Questers No. 216 - 50 years Salon Seventy-Six - 8 years Alternative Health Care Center - 30 years Animal Learning Systems - 30 years Grand Marais Questers No. 2 1 5 -5 0 years Celtic Hands Massage - 7 years Eastside Tennis and Fitness Club - 28 years The Kitty's Doctor - 29 years The Worx Hair and Nails - 7 years Pettipointe Questers No. 243 - 49 years Clairpointe Family Chiropractic - 27 years Grosse Pointe Pet Salon - 23 years Sky Salon - 5 years Grosse Pointe Men's Ecumenical Breakfast - 45 years The Art of Health and Wellness - 25 years Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society - 1 9 years The Family Barbershop - 3 years La Societe des Jardiniers - 41 years Marla K. Ruhana, LMSW, Inc. - 24 years Doggie Scoops - 1 6 years Chez Lou Lou Salon & Spa - 3 years Alliance Francaise - 40 years Pointe Fitness and Training - 21 years Grosse Pointe Dog Wash - 6 years Skytique Boutique & Beauty Bar - 2 years Grosse Pointe Democrabc Club - 40 years Total Sports - 21 years City Bark - 1 year Massage Green - 1 year Services for Older Cibzens - 37 years Triangle Chiropractic - 21 years Beaches Pet Resort and Training Center - less than one year Salon Tresor-1 year Eastside FC - 36 years Lakepointe Chiropractic Clinic - 1 8 years National Alliance on Mental Illness - 35 years Curves -1 4 years REAL ESTATE Racing for Kids - 26 years SENIORS Skin and Laser Center -1 1 years Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - 65 years The Family Center - 1 5 years Park Pharmacy -1 0 years Jam es R. Fikany - 53 years Pointe Care Services - 25 years Mom's Club of Grosse Pointe - 1 5 years ShorePointe Village Senior Residence - 1 5 years Triad Health Solutions PC - 7 years Bolton Johnston Associates of GP Realtors - 50 years Grosse Pointe Library Foundation -1 1 years Fusion Integrated Training - 1 .5 years Jim Saros Agency Inc. - 41 years Sunrise Assisted Living Center - 1 0 years Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce - 1 0 years Catherine Zatkoff, MA, LPC - 1 year Adihoch & Associates - 38 years ComForcare Home Care - 8 years 313 Lacrosse- 1 0 years Lucido Real Estate - 30 years Home Instead Senior Care - 8 years Full Circle Foundation - 6 years HOME SERVICES Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors - 30 years ShorePointe Nursing Center - 6 years The Lake House- 4 years Spider Control Inc. - 66 years Real Living Kee Realty, SCS - 29 years Home Care One - 6 years East Side Hockey Foundation - 1 year Sparks & Sommers Insulation - 58 years Mark B Realty Company - 25 years Hackett & Fabry Home Healthcare - 5 years Rose Terrace Questers No. 1438 - less than 1 year Exway Electric - 54 years Brushwood Corporation - 23 years Bright Star Care of Grosse Poinle/Macomb County - 4 years Supreme Heating & Cooling - 50-plus years Goosen Real Estate Inc. - 22 years CONSTRUCTION/LAHDSCAPING Community Garage Door - 47 years Century 21 Town & Country GP - 7 years SPECIALTY SERVICES Shock Brothers Tree Care - 69 years Dinette Masters Inc. - 44 years Weichert Realtors - GP Homes - 2 years The Little Blue Book - 68 years Bourliers - 67 years Autumn Heating and Cooling - 38 years Lambrecht Realty LLC - 2 years Aitken & Ormond Insurance - 68 years Albert D. Thomas - 66 years Arrow Heating and Cooling - 36 years Coins and Stamps Inc. - 58 years Mutschler Kitchens - 61 years All Pointes Maintenance Solutions - 35 years RETAIL Raymond James & Associates - 53 years Tom's Fence Company - 45 years N8S TV - 34 years Ceresnie & Often Furs - 70 years All Pointes Security - 45 years The Blake Company - 33 years St. Clair Glass and Mirror Co. inc. - 32 years edmund t. AHEE jewelers - 68 years Sigma Investment Counselors - 41 years Backer Landscaping - 33 years Lakeshore Plaster & Remodeling - 30 years Calico - 67 years Blehm Financial - 38 years R&J Construction - 30 years Wm. Priebe Mechanical - 25 years Gilbert's Hardware - 66 years CPS Transportation - 35 years Red Barron Enterprises Handyman and ConsMion, IIC - 40 years Reasonable Rooting - 25 years Connie's Children's Shop - 61 years SAS Group - 35 years Apex Builders and Exteriors - 23 years Closet Connections - 25 years Margaret Rice - 60-plus Greatways Travel Inc. - 34 years Lucia Landscaping - 22 years Lakeside Lighting & Irrigation - 1 7 years Pointe Electronics - 58 years Great Lakes Wealth - 33 years Kopke Remodeling and Design Inc. - 22 years Allison Outdoor LLC - 1 6 years Schummer's Ski Shop - 56 years Ed Lazar Insurance Agency Inc. - 32 years A Southern Gardener - 21 years Caqwt Center and Floors - 1 5 years Eastwood Caqret Sales & Service - 55 years Dicomp Inc. - 28 years Eastside Kitchen and Bath - 1 8 years Crystal Clean Powerwashing - 1 5 years Goedertier's Cleaners - 55 years Connelly Travel Inc. - 27 years Reasonable Roofing and Remodeling - 1 8 years Matt & Sons Heating and Cooling - 1 4 years Rainy Day Art & Framing Co. - 45 years Brogan Travel - 23 years Calculus Foundation Systems - 1 4 years Margaret LLC - 1 3 years Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Inc. - 45 years Joseph DuMouchelle - 21 years All Pointe Builders - 1 0 years 4-Ever Wafer Tite - 1 2 years The League Shop - 44 years Stefek's Auctioneers and Appraisers - 20 years American Grandscape -1 0 years Pointe Alarm - 8 years Ardis Music - 43 years DeSeranno Wealth Planning - 1 6 years Division Building Company - 8 years ServePro of Grosse Pointe - 8 years Sargent Appliance - 43 years Frontier3 Advertising - 1 3 years Grosse Pointe Stoneworks - 2 years Clean Up Clear Out - 6 years Hampton House Furniture - 42 years City Management Group - 1 3 years Eco-Green Energy LLC - 6 years Hill & Hill Tobacconists Ltd. - 41 years Farm Bureau Insurance, Colleen Dyer - 1 2 years EDUCATION/CLASSES Proper Garage Doors - 5 years A Touch of Fruit - 40 years Grosse Pointe Coach - 1 2 years Our Lady Star of the Sea School - 57 years Shores Fireplace & BBQ - 4 years Roseville Clock - 40 years State Farm Insurance, Pam Mowaft - 9 years Wayne Country Community College District - 48 years Shelf Genie of Southeastern Michigan - 2 years Detroit Custom Framing and Art Gallery - 40 years Talmer Bank and Trust - 8 years Mary Ellen Studio of Dance - 45 years Red Wing Shoes - 35 years Grasse Pointe Geek - 7 years Assumption Nursery School & Toddler Center - 38 years INTERIORS Pointe Lamp and Lighting - 35 years Two Men and a Truck - 6 years Maple Park Montessori School - 33 years Rabaut's Interiors - 64 years Party Adventure - 33 years The Robot Garage - 5 years Christ the King Lutheran Preschool - 28 years Nick Karoutsos Painting Co. - 50 years The Alteration Shoppe - 32 years Pointe Magazine - 5 years Grosse Pointe Music Academy - 1 0 years Draperies by Nitsa's - 48 years Bike Tech - 31 years Flashpointe Photographer LLC - 3 years GROSSE POINTE NEWS Thursday, November 7 ,1940 HALLOWE’EN PARTY IS CURE Village Manager Named By Park FOR POLICE HEADACHES HERE I\am ed Village M anager Byron J. Rockwood Picked By The Grosse Pointes tried costumes. Hal Burdun’s out' a new idea to keep the orchestra, the Sophisto- Goddard And Commissioners younger generation out of cats, with “Jughead” and Hallowe’en mischief last “Tabby”, Joe Gentile and Engineer in Charge of Operations is Elevated to Thursday night. From ■a his gang, Rqlph Binge and Have Charge of All Business and Departments visual standpoint, and ac­ Des Davy ■ and Ray Gor- cording to all 'reports, it rell and his orchestra, all Byron J. Rockwood, en­ the term of his office is sub­ in the engineering de­ worked out most satisfac­ added to the occasion. gineer in charge of opera­ ject to the will and pleasure partment in Saginaw, torily. Candy and peanuts and tions of Grosse Pointe Park of the Village Commission. Michigan and a private There are those who re­ 1500 noise makers were since June 17th of this year, Prior to his coming to engineering concern for member, and sadly, some passed out to the younger has been appointed Village Grosse Pointe Park, Mr. several ydars. He was with of the events that trans­ children by students of the Manager by the Park Com­ Rockwood has served in the Municipal Consultant pired a year ago. Consid­ schools, through courtesy : mission. several governmental posi­ Service in New York City, erable damage was done^ of the coijimittee. A huge Karl B. Goddard, presi­ tions. He is a graduate of and with the Michigan more was averted, and a- hot-dog stand dispensed dent, submitted the ap- the University of Michigan Municipal League, Ann goodly number landed in refreshments' (4600 Wein­ pwintment to the members with a degree in civil en­ Arbor, Michigan. More the hoosegow. Everything ers in 4 hours), from a ser­ of the commission at their gineering and a degree in recently he has been Pur­ was different this year. vice station stand where regular meeting, Tuesday municipal administration. chasing Officer and Per­ Businessmen Play Host Francois and his employ­ night, postponed from the Employed In Saginaw sonnel Officer for the City The young people ,of the ees donated their services. night before because of He has been employed of Sagina\y. , Pointes had a party, and Police report the af­ Armistice Day. The com­ the hosts were the busi­ fair was a great success mission unanimously con­ Letters To The Editor nessmen and organiza­ from their viewpoint As firmed it. tions of the community. compared with last year’s Responsible To Goddard To The Editor: us a paper that will be, The crowd attending the flare-up, there were but In his new position, Mr. The Grosse Pointe News not only interesting and full program which was four complaints launched Rockwood will be respon­ I have just learned that looked forward to by all staged in three roped-off with them during the entire sible for efficient manage­ Grosse Pointe is to have a the people, but also one blocks if Kercheval av­ night. They were all of a ment of all departments newspaper, the first issue that advertisers will find enue in the city, numbered petty nature. Someone was _ ,n, . . . . • ^ J and business of the Park. .Byron J. Rockwood, who has been appointed ...... of which will appear within profitable to support. thousands. Anyone’s destroying newly laid sod to handle all departments and business of ^ the next two or three days. We feel that the “Grosse guess must stand on that in someone’s yarj, some­ sible to the president, and Village of Grosse Pointe Park. Under your leadership Pointe News” will be a real point, for there wasn’t any one else was throwing and your associated per­ asset to the community and admission charge, there apples, a few were fakely sonnel, I can see the'great we sincerely wish you suc­ wasn’t any door though soliciting for the poor and MICHIGAN FOOTBALL FILMS HEREpopularity of your paper cess. which to pass. The people one smarty poured anti­ among the residents of Citizens Association of just came, had fun and freeze compound in the Graduates Will See Big Double Feature Grosse Pointe. Grosse Pointe Park, went home. There were as gasoline tank of a car. Congratulations and a By Victor H. Wehmeier. many adults, it seemed, as The police also report that Unusual Pictures of California w d Penn Games will wish for great success in President, Citizens children. many residents dropped Be Shown at Pierce High School for Scholarship Fund this new venture. May the Association of Grosse Two stages were erected into their stations Friday “Grosse Pointe News” live Pointe Park. in the middle of the street and Saturday to comment First prints of the Mich- gan didn’t materialize in at the exclusive Grosse long and prosper. an d . the entertainment on the success of the par­ igan-Califomia and the the Penn game. The mo­ Pointe showing, Morgan Yours very sincerely, To the Editor - May I add went off like a two-ringed ty and annual event. The Michigan-Penn football tion pictures show why. accompanied the team on W. Colburn Standish, my best wishes to the circus; something doing committee officers were: movies have been released That ten yard net for Fran­ the West Coast jaunt. President, many you must already every minute. The Grosse Dr. Fred Monroe, chair­ to the University of Michi­ cis Xavier resulted from Dewey Kalember will Adcraft Club of Detroit. have received in connec­ Pointe High School band man; Edward Pongraez,' gan Club of Grosse Pointe, being submerged under direct the Grosse Pointe tion with the launching of did itself proud and was' financial chairman; Mrs. it has been announced. The by a wave of Wolverine High School Band in its Dear Mr. Edgar: the Grosse Pointe News. called back for several T.E. Dale, secretary. pictures will be shown at warriors. Particularly out­ program of football mu­ The announced appear­ It is my sincere feeling encores when it played on Groups which participat­ Pierce School auditorium, standing-is the fine defen* sic which supplements ance of the “Grosse Pointe that this publication will do the stage following a pa­ ed are; Rotary, Lions, Boy Wednesday, November 13, sive play by A1 Wistert, the films. This is the band News” is welcome news to a great deal to further the rade. The drum and bugle Scouts, American Legion, at 8 p.m. The public is in­ brother of another Michi­ which received high rating all of the residents of the community spirit of mote corps of the Alger post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, vited. gan great, “Whimey” Wis- in several music festivals community. civic betterment. V.F.W., gave both color Mothers Club, Fathers Tom Harmon’s three tert. The pictures also bear last year. For a long time people You have a opportunity to and martial music to the Club, Parent Teachers As­ great sprints in the Cali­ out Fritz Crisler’s post­ Scholars To Benefit have been hoping that perform a real service for carnival occasion. Dancers sociations, D.U.S. High, fornia game are caught by game praise of Ceithamel Tickets for, the movie will somebody somehow your readers and I know from the Arndt school do­ Grosse Pointe Coun­ the camera with remark­ who replaced Evashevski be sold at the Pierce au­ would establish a new pa­ that you and your staff will nated their services and a try Day Woods Coun­ able clarity. The Michigan gt quarter, Ceithamel will ditorium., box office the per that would be indepen- make the most of it. mechanical doll dance by cil, Neighborhood Club, back looks every bit of his also quarter the Minnesota evening of November 13. 'dent - one free of political Congratulations ahd best tiny Lois Sills just about Police Departments, Fire All-American publicity in game since “Evie” is still Adults will be admitted for factions - and serve the wishes for all the success stole the show. Departments, Grosse these pictures. on the injured list. 25 cents; children through community as a real news­ in the world. Young People Dance Pointe High school, John Great Charging Liiye Morgan To Comment high school age may pur­ paper should. Sincerely, Dancing, al fresco, was D. Pierce • Jr. High, St. Close-ups of the team in “1 think these movies chase tickets for 10 cents. We know you will give HARVEY C. FRUEHAUF enjoyed by a large per­ Paul’s High School, Citi­ action Show Coach Crftler prove this is one of the Tickets have been mailed centage of the young zens Association of Grosse has one of the greatest greatest teams in Michi­ to all Michigan Club mem­ people after, the more Pointe Park, Village Coun» blocking ^charging Knes in gan’s history,” said Bob bers. Proceeds, according wee had trundled tiredly cil, Park Council and Michigan football history. Morgan, University alumni to Clayton Purdy, program Duty at Sea Calls Four home in their masquerade Farms Council. The long heralded duel representative, who will chairman, will go to the U.S.S. Dubuque W i|l Carry bejyeen Harmon and Rea­ comment on the movies scholarship fund. Grosse Pointers to Bbston When the U.S.S. Dubuque cobi, 729 Fisher road, as PUNCH AND JUDY BRINGS Pupils Vote accompanied by the U.S.S. executive officer; Lt. J.G. ForWillkie Sacramento, from Michi­ W. O. Osborne. 172 Mer- FINE FILM OFFERINGS HERE gan City and the U.S.S. riweather road, as assis­ The Punch and Judy night, which is in addition Balloting In High School Padneah from Duluth, tant navigator; Ensign D. theater is offering fine to the first named film, Shows Loser Favorite leaves Detroit: November H. Johnson, 538 St. Clair entertainment this week­ there Friday and Saturday. of Pupils 12 bound for Boston she avenue, as watch and divi­ end with the film “One Sunday, Monday and The students of Grosse will carry the following sion officer. Million B.C.”, which fea­ Tuesday will see that Pointe High School engaged Grosse Pointers among her First Mobilization tures Lon Chaney, Jr. and great combination of Joan ip actual voting within the officers. The order for the officers that lovely young actress, Crawford and Clark Ga­ high school for presidential, Commander M. R. Wor­ and 200 men of the Ninth Carole Landis. Rosemary ble in “Strange Cargo”, state and county candidates, ley, 1363 Grayton road, and Tenth Divisions to re­ Lane will be seen in “La­ and Walt Disney’s “Boat last Monday. as commanding officer; port aboard ship Friday dies Must Live” at the 11 Builders” will be an added Having registered for voting Lt. Commander L. J. Ja- morning marks the first o’clock show Saturday attraction. two weeks before the stu­ mobilization of Naval Re­ dents received their permits U6GET SCHOOL HOCKEY serve units for active fed­ early Monday morning and eral service from Detroit. A K u t GAME FIRST ON NEW FIELD United leffemon were allowed to vote during The Eighth and Eleventh Detroit At study hall periods fbr the re­ Divisions have not yet re­ Theatre ' C inderella The Alumnae-School mainder of the day. The 24 hockey game Wednesday ceived mobilization orders. NOW SHOWING voting booths were placed afternoon at the Liggett The U.S.S. Dubuque will THROUGH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH backstage in the auditorium- School proved quite hilari­ be sailing on very short Doors Opened 12:1p Noon — Shows Continuous The Civics III class under ous, It was the official ini­ notice and a crew of ship- the direction of Mr. Seimier tiation of the new athletic keepers has been readying THErRE ALL III was in charge of the elec­ field at the school and af­ her for service. The later Silhouettes tion. The members of the ter the game refreshments part of the week, the ship Energy, efficiency and enthusiasm are the keynotes of ONE PICTIRE... class undertook the work in­ were served. has been in dry dock at the her personality. Exceptionally witty, she has a gift for tn d it B»0'0»M'5 volved in the election from Among the alumnae play­ Great Lakes Engineering mimicry that usually makes her (dare we say it?), the with thrillsl Co. in River Rouge. our'Star romance registering of the students to ing were Nancy Murphy “life of the party". Her interests are many and varied, packs a wallop the final tallying of the bal­ and Aim Muir, Betsy Lay, The U.S.S. Dubuque was and she is able to crowd rrtore work AND fun into one your heart will commissioned in 1.905 for forget! lots. Ann Pagel, Betty Cam- hour than most women can manage in a day. A tireless The ballots were in regu­ pau, Jean Posselius, Joan tropical service, and was worker, she is always being asked to “run” this or that lation form listing all of Logan and Barljara Smith. used as a mine layer in the and usually responds with alacrity the candidates seen on the Polly Lockwood, Shirley first World War. She lives in a charming little house in the Pointe with regular voter’s ballot. The Jacobs, Mary Lawrie, Shir­ Commander Wortley said her husband and her teen age son and daughter; enter­ final tally gave Willkie 801 ley Loud, Ruth Ives', Nancy he has not been notified tains frequently and informally. People like being with votes, Roosevelt 427. All Reed, Ann DavisJ Virginia what .duty his ship would her because of her cheerfulness and the fact that she Republican candidates were Adams, Joyce Middleditch be assigned to upon reach­ will listen intently to the dullest conversations, as if it victorious except Governor and Pauline Woolard were ing Boston but that she were of great importance to her. Not-of the “how to Dickinson, who was defeat­ among the younger set rep- would probably be for pa­ win friends and influence people” school, nevertheless trol service in the North ed in the school balloting by tesenting the school. All in she does just that - naturally. Children of all ages adore Atlantic. Murry D. Van Wagoner. all, it was quite a garne. her; a fact which plays a great part in the success of her Summer Camp on Grosse Pointe. PLEASE NOTE! In her spare time she plays golf^and has managed to No Ad4*ane« In ‘'Boom Town’' Is Shown At Cinderella win a few golf tournaments now and then - as she says Prices I One of the Best Pictures of the Year, Stars Tracy, Gable, La Marr - “when no one is looking!” She likes to dance and — PLUS — LOVES playing games of the mental variety. She hasn’t Scorn tilt first tMcbdom of tin teasM! The Cinderella Theatre, action, romantic and other­ Morris playing two roles much regard for women who spend their lives doing starting today, Thursday, wise, from start to finish. It in “The Quarterback” with nothing but such women would never guess how she November 7, is showing traces the development of Virginia Dale. He is cast as felt,lVom her attitude. She has the tact of a diplomat one of the year’s big box the industry, and follows the twin brothers, one a studi and has been known to turn many embarrassing situa­ wiiilBiu: office winners. “Boom booms fipm one territory ous youth, and the other a tions into amusing incidents. A earamsunt Pictwra wllk Town”, staring Clark Gable, to another with no let-up in football player. When in the She was once bitten by a black widow spider, and her i Wayne Morris • Virginia Dale ^Lillian Cornell •WMiatn Frawley Spencer Tracy, Claudette tense excitement. final quarter of the game the humorous manner of relating the harrowing experi­ 0tr«cM Ihr H. Bmom MemWoNwe Colbert and Hedy La Marr. On the same program will non-fe)otball player has to ence, takes all the sting out of it” A saga of oil fields, “Bdom be one of the most hilari­ substitute for his brother, Her friends call her “Nancy.” She is - Mrs. Thomas F. Owl Show Every Saturday Night at 10:30 P. M. Town” is bursting with ous films of 1940 - Wayne, hilarity reigns supreme. Paddock.