THE WATERVLIET RECORD
VOLUME 58 WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1940 NUMBER 16
C. C. Kniebes Longshot Wins Derby Where Britain Has Battle Fleet Ready Annual Blossom Dies In Tractor Parade Will Be f m '* Accident May 6 Mirror Held Saturday Ifon-PariisaB Jfewg Letter Prominent Bainbridge Man Thirty Bands, Many Floats Met Untimely Death On And Other Features Will Monday Afternoon. (By Gene Alleman, Michigan Press Make Beautiful Sight. Association) His family and the entire commun- The biggest event of the 18th an- ity- were shocked Monday evening, "Dickinson versus Van Wagoner" nual Blossom Festival in the fruit May 6, 1940, by the untimely deatli will be the Michigan gubernatorial belt of Southwestern Michigan will of C. C. Kniebes, 64-year old Bain- issue next November, according to be the big floral parade, which will bridge township fruit grower. Mr. best bets today at the state capital. be held on Saturday, May 11th, in Although neither the present gov- Kniebes was instantly killed about St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. The ernor nor the state highway commis- 5:00 p. m. when the tractor he was parade will start in St. Joseph at sioner have formally tossed their driving to Coloma for repairs ov- about 1:00 p. m., and will disband erturned on the Philip Butzbach hill Sn utfnrh^rnnlin0ul-Tf''1Lh" ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT—A British squadron is shown at anchor off on East Main street in Benton Har- on the townline road a mile east of ^ L ° y Alexandria. Egypt, powerful British naval base in the eastern end of the bor. so at the proper time. Mediterranean, where an allied battle fleet is concentrated awaiting the The parade committee has been Coloma. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—Gallahadion with Jockey Bierman up, being Two recent events are seen as The accident was unwitnessed, but next move in the European War. The Italian fleet is reported at the assured that there will be at least held by Trainer Waldron. is shown in the winner's circle of Churchill harbingers of Dickinson's nomination it is believed that Mr. Kniebes lost Dodecanese Islands and all British merchant shipping has been ordered out thirty bands and drum corps in the Downs, where only once each year the bluest of blue blood horses is for the Republican choice for gov- control of the tractor coming down of the Mediterranean by the British Admiralty, thus clearing the inland parade, including the famous band allowed to enter. This was one of the biggest upsets in years, for it was ernor. First. Dr. H. Allen Moyer of the hill and it skidded into a tree from the Notre Dame university and supposed to be a one horse race run by Bimelich but he just didn't have Charlotte, personal physician of Gov- sea for action. at the side of the road. His daugh- the popular Western State College what it takes in the stretch and this mighty Gallahadion is symbolical of ernor Dickinson's, announced that ter, Mrs. Virginia Weber, who was the youth of America: it is strictly an open race and ability counts most. band from Kalamazoo, with a num- the governor was fit as a fiddle to ber of very fine high school bands. to have met him in town, became make a campaign and, in fact, was alarmed when he did not reach Co- There will be several hundred Boy in better health now at 81 than he loma, and drove over the road and Band School Is Being Scouts in uniform, and the commit- was a year ago, an octogenarian. tee assures the spectators that there discovered the accident. Second, 80-year-old former Gov- Mr. Kniebes was born and spent Fruit Exchange Is Mrs. Lizzie Stafford will be a large number of floats ernor Chase S. Osborn released a 16- which are reported to be unusually hiji entire life in Bainbridge. He page letter in which he expanded Organized In Watervliet was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter pretty this year. Again this year upon his previous criticisms of Mr. there will be bleacher seats erected Kniebes, pioneer settlers in that com- A Certainty, Claim Passed Away Sunday Dickinson, releasing such barbed epi- along West Main street in Benton munity before the year 1850. The thets as "Michigan's chief bartender," For The Summer Season deceased was an active member of Harbor, where the best view of the "inflated egotist," and "conscious parade may be secured. the Zion Evangelical church in Bain- Venture Backers At Mercy Hospital hypocrite." Ofeborn concluded with bridge and served as a director of a tart plea for Dickinson to step Friday Will Be Busy Day. the school board for many years, Beginners And Advanced aside. Friday, May 10th, promises to be a but would never accept any political Intimates of the governor are smil- office. Growers Elated Over Prospect of Funeral Services Held Wednesday Music Students Will Be big day for the visitors to Blossom- ing. If anything was needed to in- land. The main event of the after- He is survived by his widow, Ida; At Partridge Funeral Home. New Cooperative—Organization duce the governor that he should noon will be the pet parade in Ben- by two daughters—Mrs. Verda Mc- Given Instruction. run again, Osborn's front page ton Harbor in which several hun- Daniels of Coloma and Mrs. Virginia Meeting Set for May 23rd Mrs. Lizzie Stafford. 59, well statement was regarded as removing dred children with their pets may Weber of Bainbridge; by three broth- known Watervliet resident, died A band school is being organized Arthur Howland, extension econ- any doubt. Of course, Dickinson sel- be seen in the line of march, ac- ers—George, who lives across the Sunday morning, May fifth, at Mer- for the students of Watervliet and omist of the Economics department of dom if ever is a candidate. He mere- companied by several good bands. road from the Kniebes farm; Ben, cy hospital, Benton Harbor, after an surrounding communities that are in- Michigan State college, East Lansing, ly has been nominated with regu- On Friday evening the annual of Twelve Corners, and Ezra, of illness of three weeks. Previous to terested in having a summer program larity and has been elected much in Mummers' parade will start at Ben- was in Watervliet on Wednesday af- entering the Benton Harbor hospital for their students. The school is un- Akron, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Sarah the same way. ton Harbor at 8:00 o'clock and pro- ternoon to attend a conference of she was ill one week at the Berrien der the direction of Robert Kingsley Seel of Berrien Springs; and three ceed to St. Joseph. This parade this grandchildren. fruit growers from this locality in- Center hospital. Death was attri- of Watervliet; Bernard Kuschel of! year is sponsored by the Knights of Funeral services were held Thurs- terested in the establishment of a buted to a heart attack following Threat to Harmony? Paw Paw, and George Walbridge of Blossom and an unusually large fruit exchange in Watervliet. Mr.! an attack of the flu. Benton Harbor. These are attempt- j day afternoon from the Zion Evan- number of special attractions have gelical church in Bainbridge, con- Howland conferred with a delegation j Mrs. Stafford was born October In the judgment of one Lansing jng t0 give the students a complete ' been added which will make this of fruit growers headed by L. R. | 8, 1880 near Watervliet and spent newspaper correspondent. Osborn's 9Ummer program for as little money ducted by Rev. G. Knechtel of Detroit event one of much interest. Boyer. The meeting was held at the i her entire life in this vicinity. She heckling attitude is "somewhat of a as possible to each beginning or ad- assisted by Rev. G. Raduchel. Pall threat to the peace and harmony of ed student. bearers were John and Henry First National Bank and announce- i was one of a family of fourteen vanc Baton Twirlers' Contest. the Republican party." purpose" of the school is to Kniebes, Jake and Ben Krieger, Wm. ment was forthcoming that sufficient] children, six brothers and sisters pre- Xhe Joseph H. Creighton, a veteran ob- create added interest and maintain Saturday will be known as Gov- Umphrey and Harry Arent, all ne- subscribers have been procured toi ceding her in death. Her parents make the long discussed venture a server of the capital scene, inter- ig standards of music in our ernor's Day. Governor Dickinson phews of the deceased. were the late John anid Martha Goff. lhe h h certainty. Thirty memberships have' viewed a number of the "top notch p schools. A special opportun- j and other state officials are expected Interment was in the Kniebes cem- Her husband, Willis J. Stafford, died Ublic to be in the twin cities on that day been taken to date. ! Republican leaders" and reported ity for music students to continue etery. December 28. 1936. to view the parade. On Saturday As a result of Wednesday's meet-| that one of them remarked caustical- lhe fine start they have in music She is survived by two sons, Ern- morning there will be a very inter- ing, May 23rd was set as the date for I ly: "Why must the old man run. anci ^oid the summer lag. It puts est Stafford of Phoenix. Ariz., who A esting show held at the Benton Har- a meeting at which time the actual I after all?" This same person inform- you in perfect condition for band at arrived home two days before his bor high school when about 100 of work of organizing the cooperative i ed Creighton that "one strong candi- the start of a new school year. This mother's death, it being the first time ROBERT KINGSLEY the best drum majors and baton will be undertaken. Mr. Howland, date could defeat Dickinson in the chance to gain more instruction and Night Officer Requested he had been home in five years, Elm- 1 twirlers will contest. plans to be present at this meeting primaries." splendid experience on a very in- Watervliet School Bandmaster Who er Stafford of this city, two daugh- Will Direct Summer Band School. Following the parade in the after- also and assist in the work at hand. ters, Mrs. Elsie Filmore of Water- Offsetting these statements was expensive basis is due to the coopera- Creighton's personal conclusion that the Watervliet schools and noon there will be an acrobatic ex- News of the success which has vliet and Mrs. Ella Peters of Do- tion of For Downtown District "Dickinson probably couldn't be Watervliet City Council. hibition at the Benton Harbor air- crowned the efforts of those who' wagiac. Also surviving are the fol- the port, and in the evening the Night have taken the initiative in the mat- stopped with a baseball bat and that fhe future of instrumental music lowing brothers and sisters. Mrs. of Nights ball, which is sponsored ter of founding a fruit exchange will he'd win the Republican primary is partially in the hands of the par- Florence Sweeney of Watervliet, Mrs. Mayor Bauschke Will by the Twin City Junior Chamber At the regular meeting of the city be heralded with pleasure by a wide just as he won seven others when ents ancj adults of our communities. LaVerne Zink of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. of Commerce, will be held at Sha- commission held at the city hall on circle of fruit growers in this vicin- running for lieutenant governor." Much can be accomplished through Edna Anderson of Benton Harbor, dowland at St. Joseph. Tuesday night, a petition asking that ity as well as Watervliet business The latter analysis was prompted the organized effort of all of you Mrs. Pearl Havner of Pokagon and Rule City For Scouts On Sunday the Blossom Queen and a night officer for Watervliet be by a feeling that Dickinson's lieu- that cannot be done by any of you interests. Albert, Eber and Everett Goff of her court will attend church in St. given consideraton by the commis- tenants in his official cabinet and aione. Efforts have been made to, this city. Joseph in the morning, and in the soners, was received from the local Bank Will Close Saturday Afternoon party leaders generally could not secure efficient instructors for this Loca| Scout jroop To Take Over Funeral services were held Wed- afternoon there will be another merchants. The plan advanced was agree among themselves upon a can- summer course. This summer school The First National Bank of Water- nesday afternoon from the Partridge Reins of City Government For great acrobatic exhibition at the on a cooperative basis, with the city didate other than Dickinson. with all its facilities can be easily vliet will close at 12:00 o'clock noon Funeral home, the Reverend Ells- Single Day. Last Year's Mu- Benton Harbor airport. to stand a part of the cost and the Saturday, May 11th, for the Blossom worth J. Moran, pastor of the Free Thus, the administration aspirants possible with your support, and it merchants themselves contributing Parade. Methodist church officiating. Mrs. for the governorship having largely wiii add a very purposeful activity nicipal Judge Relegated directly toward the expense involved. Corlis of Benton Harbor sang "Abide neutralized each other's chances for to our community life. What better To Rear Ranks. The city commission was inclined to The 28th annual bi-county con- With Me" and "The Old Rugged the nomination. Dickinson is fore-^ hobby or use of leisure time can Joan Payne Is view the matter favorably but final vention of the Royal Neighbors will Cross." Burial was in Watervliet cast as an easy winner in the Sep-lVoung people find? Three hours For the second time in as many action was deferred until the next be held at Benton Harbor Tuesday. cemetery. Casket bearers were N. timber primary. At least, that's the training each week with some outside years, the local Boy Scouts are plan- Blossom Queen meeting. May 14th. The meetings will be E. Tillison. Chris Krieger. John Ham- prevailing thought at Lansing today practice will leave each student a ning on taking over the civic ad- The problem of providing adequate held at 10:00 o'clock and at 1:00 mel, John Lux, Charles Doyer and —not prompted by favoritism for better player, yet give him lots of ministration of Watervlet city af- storage space for the heavy tools and one candidate or another, being sole- time for other forms of recreation fairs for a single day in furtherance o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. Sim Wright. Three Rivers Young Lady Was Win- machinery owned by the city was ly but a cool summary of the po- and relaxation. of Scout good ctizenship program. another matter that was also brought liticai situation as it exists at the An opportunity is being presented The big date has been set for a week ner in Close Contest at Liberty up for discussion. At the present moment. to you which will give your child- from tomorrow, Saturday, May 18th, Theatre. Miss St. Joseph time these tools are reported to be ren a worth while activity or hobby and the Mayor-Scout for the day will Was Runner-up. stored at various places throughout for this coming summer for as little be Harold Bauschke who was elected Osborn For Murphy town. It was agreed that a suitable Picturesque Paw Paw River as fifty cents a week and on down in a hot campaign waged at the scout The five judges who were called storage building should be construct- In connection with the former gov- to twenty cents a week if you so meeting last Monday night under the upon to select the Blossom Queen ed on the property on First street, ernor's blast against Dickinson, it is desire. The registration must be direction of Scout Master Frank for 1940 had a very difficult job on near the city hall, acquired by the recalled that Chase Osborn has been made between May 15th, and 23rd. Runyan. their hands at the Liberty Theatre city some four years ago, although no noted for his political independence. The school will start June 17th, and Other scouts who will assist Mayor in Benton Harbor on Monday eve- definite action was taken. having been a Bull Mooser in the 1912 continue to August 21st. Cash must Bauschke in his administration of the ning when they had to pick the The purchase of a new power mow- campaign and as laU* as two years be paid for the tuition of any of the city's affairs will be his brother, Ray- winner from a list of twenty-two er by the city, was authorized at the ago having jumped upon the Dem- courses listed in the curriculum be- mond Bauschke who will serve as contestants. Especially hard was it meeting. This investment was made ocratic bandwagon 'o support Frank low. If you desire to have part in Municipal Judge. Herbert Hackett, for them to make their choice when with a view to having Hays Park Murphy for rs-elect ion as governor, this responsibility for the youth in last year's scout-mayor, will fill the the eliminations had brought the completely cared for this summer. This sprirg Osbon remains :n the our communities, why not do it in important post of Fire Chief with number down to four, then to three, same seat, the only change being music. We need seventy-five stud- Raymond Drake and Arthur Schultz then two and finally the picking of that lie is against Dickinson instead ents to put this program across at serving in the respective capacities the "Queen." of the late Gf vernor Fitzgerald and these very low prices for an entire of Chief of Police and City Clerk. Miss Joan Payne, a pretty 18-year- that he favors a Democrat "of the ten weeks course. Act now and Scout-commissioners elected to old high school senior from Three Varsity Band to Attend type of Mufay D. Von Wagoner" register with Mr. Kingsley of Wat- hold the reins of the city govern- Rivers, Mich., was the winner of the in.1 le.id of Avr. Murphy. ervliet schools. An additional fee of ment for the day are: Maynard contest, and aside from the honor of Liu the Osborn attitude of politi- fifty cents will be charged for late Hultgren, Roland Hultgren, Gordon being queen she was presented with County Music Festival c-al inoepend-n-.e is a disturbing sign. . . „ „ v Walker, Donald Stedman, Herbert a beautiful Studebaker coupe. Miss to say the laist. Whether it repre- (Continued on Page Seven) Hentschel and Richard Schultz. Payne has dark hair and blue eyes, -;eMi.s the vicvyoint of a large num- While the name of Jonny Krieger, and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. who so ably presided last year as Thomas Payne of Three Rivers. The Watervliet Varsity Band will ber oi voters is quite another mil- Municipal Judge, does not this year Miss Esther Klann, 19-year-old participate in the annual Berrien ter v iich tin e will reveal in its in- appear in the list of elective offices. young lady from St. Joseph, with County Band Festival on Wednes- cv.lable way. Veteran Barber Victim it is announced that he will probably brown hair, was the runner-up in day, May 15, in'Plym Park at Niles. (Continued on Page Seven) serve either in the capacity of fire- i the contest. Miss Dorothy Sturte- Sectional rehearsals on each of the Of Automnbile Crash man or member of the city street vant, a stately 19-year-old lady band instruments will begin at 9:00 cleaning department. Such are the standing five feet and eight inches a. m. at Central high school which is vagaries of political life. tall, with brown eyes and brown in charge of the county band direc- W. G. "Bill" Thomas, veteran local hair, was the third choice of the The camera records but poorly the real scenic beauty of tors. The members of the concert barber and former member of the judges. Miss Kiann and Miss Stur- the picturesque Paw Paw river. Heart Attack Takes band will be chosen by their per- Watervliet City Commission was thel tevant will be the maids of honor formance at these sectional rehear- (By T. J. Scheld) the take-off near the Paper Mill victim of an automobile collision Public Hearing Tuesday to the queen in all of the activities sals. However everyone will play in occuring near Saugatuck last Thurs- of Blossom Week. the massed band. racks. Frank Cook was encountered Bainbridge Resident Believing that Paw Paw river, day evening. The local sportsman The concert band of Berrien county shoving off in his boat which will from Watervliet to Paw Paw lake, was returning from a brief fishing made up of the best county high probably make the river run more .. .] On City Budget Estimate has never been fully exploited to than a hundred limes this season. August Weber Dies Suddenly at Age excursion to the Northern part of G. C. Scherer Celebrates school musicians picked by the coun- the state when the accident happened. the public for its scenic beauty, and Near Tilly Willy, an angler lay, Of 75. Active on Farm up ty directors at the festival will play Foggy weather is reported to have 72d Birthday Anniversary several numbers on the program that its natural attraction might well prone upon the east bank, so inert, To Day Before Death Tuesday evening. May 14th, has; oe more widely heralded, Sheldon so devoid of anything as active as a played a part in the crash. The numbers to be played by this The 1 been set by the City Commission as G. Bridges. ,. prominen. t local garage rising. and falling chest, from reg_ - , A second prominent Bainbridge . f'""" " ^terviiet commis- A Watervliet township celebration group will have been rehearsed by sloner was CUt about the faCe and the date of the annual public hear- owner, is advocating some plan that ular breathing, that it was feared residenant wnwaas tdRetaken suddenlsuddenlsuridenlyv Dbyy ^ ing on the city budget for the year. cf , unusua, l ^ interest is tha. t which the separate bands before the fes- * y ceived a severe blow on the head in too ce a 16 will really put Paw Paw river on at first that the angel of death had death this week in the person of nenextt enensuinn g whicnicnh hanas Jusjust t bee enn | k Pj® t t* G. C. Scherer home tival. M the collision.. He was taken at once * ^ui.....g ^' .. . ,• i over thlIitheoe lasInctt wee\imoLkr enortrdt whe\irHonn num- the map ABinI sucM v ht • au manne r that it can overtakevu r\ v.n • i himIIAIII. . Thx 1e1 v.host 11 w, ^ Klonitg fa* - Augusvi^U*>t VWeber • • , * wh| »o i»wdie VId A v. VTuesda4 A U y .. ^ i Qt Crmth Um.or. made public and which appears else- 'asi wee* ena wnen num Each of the participating bands 1 at South Haven for , . ., . . , .. „ , eroerou8s euestue s from a wide area eath- will give a demonstration of march- be called to the attention of tourists miliar with the somnambulistic ten- morning following a heart attack :? , J, il! where in this issue of the Record., " 8 sts from a wide area gath first aid treatment and later removed ered lto celebrate Mr. Scherer s 72nd ing and drill routine. This promises within a wide area. dencies of river habitues, allayeiyed the suffered Monday night. Mr. Weber. The total estimated expenditure as scnerers ^na With this thought in mind, and fears of his guests with a to be a very colorful event because grunted a prominent and respected member tl y damage. shown by .he budge, is $26,565.62, l as an initial step in a campaign which 'Just another fisherman.' of Bainbridge. had spent his entire hie vuritincr tn he maW Against this there is shown estimat- lipu . • *u,i inursaay. some of the finest bands in the state reported at thihis writing, to be makmak-- 1 c-, 7«nnnun n eon I ThThee birthdabirthdayy celebrancelebrantt hahass spenspentt hihiss of Michigan will be present. Twirling he hopes will meet with sympathetic Graceful mallard in flight, as well life in that community. cd receipts of $5,700.00, leaving $20,- this locality having artistry and tricks will be shown the William Treder during the marching. sout^ Watervliet. The program will be concluded by ing operated on a part time basis by r some stirring marches and a favorite make the river trip last Sunday af- "Slate Wildlife Sanctuary." There fatal heart attack Mr. Weber was . o..,-,,-., Unnwn in<,ai through the medium of taxation last ^ ' Scherer enjoys the respect of ternoon. For purposes of the ex- was so much of genuine interest considered in good health for one of L jp . • year l the entire countryside. selection "God Bless America" with Daruer the students of all the bands play- cursion an Old Town canoe equipped throughout the entire course, both his years, having been active on his - ' The breakdown on both the es- Attending the celebration from out with a Johnson five horsepower out- going and returning, that it is hard farm up till the time that he was r* n m. n timated receipts and disbursements q town were Mr. and Mrs. Milton ing. This will form a massed band of of about three hundred musicians. i board motor was used. Besides the to recall more than generalities, im- stricken. Democratic County Con- are shown in the report as tender-. Muskegon, the former writer, the other guest on the trip pressions of scenic beauty lingering The deceased is survived by the ed by City Clerk Clair lng son M r and ! r Scherer: Mr. Kingsley, director of the Wat- ventinn to hp Held Mav 18 Shepard. wMrr * , ,?. T ^ chere?- a nd ervliet band, will take about fifty was Francis B. Case, editor of the as a vignette of one of nature's mas- widow. Mrs. Rcna Weber, by two vention to be Meld May 15 A11 of Watervliet's citizens are urg- ^ ^ J . T Watervliet Record. terpieces; the promise of an over- sons, Percy and Earl, both of Bain- ed by the city commission, in the ".I Varsity Band members from the high Bert Scherer of Milwaukee and Mr. school. An early green shimmer, indicative powering freshly green verdure, the bridge, and by one daughter. Mrs. Berrien county Democrats will hold interests of good government, to of the foliage shortly to make its ap- smoothly rolling wake astern, an oc- Florence Seale of Watervliet. their county convention Saturday. scrutinize the budget closely. Con- and Mrs. Ford Smith of Royal Oak. ' pearance, lined the river banks on casional spray breaking the bow and Funeral services will be conducted May 18. at the St. Joseph city hall,' structive criticism and suggestions This Is your newspaper. Any news either side with the almost theatri- a mellowness of a May day calling this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the H. Lester Farnum, chairman of the will be in order at the public hear- Recovery Club To Elect Officers cal effect of stage props, throughout for the verbosity of a Webster and St. Paul Evangelical church in' Democrattic county committee has ing scheduled for May 14th, the date or suggestions you may have at any : There will be a business meeting of j the four and one half mile course. the soul of a poet. All these things, Bainbridge with the church's pastor, announced. set for the adoption or rejection of the Watervliet Recovery Club on 1 time may be brought to the office, Replete with scenic beauty, the river and more, were embodied in the the Rev. G. Raduschel officiating. Delegates to the state convention to the proposal for prospective financing Monday, May 13. at 7:45 at the city j excursion was not without, here and river trip, and the swing around Interment will be in the Byers be held several weeks later will be of city affairs, as outlined by the i hall. Every member is requested to and will be appreciated. there, a touch of human interest. At beautiful Paw Paw lake. cemetery. named at the county convention. commission. [ be present. Officers will be elected. Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich May 10, 1940 Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich- May 10, 1940 LAKADIE SCHEFFLER AND MOTHER-DAUGHTER Blossom Queen Crowned By Legion Auxiliary Retiring PTA President Paper Co. Team Wins BAINBRIDGE NEWS FRANCIS HILTON ARE WED BANQUET WAS VERY "Miss America" Honor Mothers At Conducts Last Meeting Opening Game Sunday Improvised Nest For Nazi War Birds in Norway Pretty Marriage Ceremony Perform- SUCCESSFUL EVENT Big Dinner Party The Ladies Aid society of the St. ed Sunday at Salem Lutheran Mrs. W. L. Barnum, retiring P. T. Harold Westcott's newly organiz- Paul s Evangelical church of Bain- y; A SMALL A. president, was in charge of the ed baseball team which will repre- bridge met at the home of Mrs. Ida Church. Boston Store The fifth annual Mother and Legionnaires and Mothers Are Enter- sent the paper mill this season won Krieger on Thursday afternoon. May organization's final meeting of the (From The Coloma Courier) i Daughter banquet was held Tuesday, tained at Fete—Out of Town Guests year last Monday night in the kin- their opening game at Hays Park 2. In spile of disagreeable weather, Leora Geisler, Proprietor | May 7lli, in the dining room of the Gather for Yearly Occasion dergarten room of the school. Mr. last Sunday from the Truckers Un- there were nineteen members and Following the morning worship! : service at the Salem Lutheran church HOME ; Methodist church. The banquet, William Rogers is next year's P. T. ion of Kalamazoo by a score of 7 one guest present. Phone 12 Watervliet, Mich. which was prepared by the members Presentation of a suitable gift to A. president. to 6. The devotional services were con- 1 Sunday, May 5, 1940, Miss Lakadie' ; of the Ladies Aid under the direction Mrs. Wood, a gold star mother, was After a short business meeting in Timely hitting was responsible for ducted by Rev. Kreu/enstem. It be- Scheffier was wed to Francis Hilton. i of Mrs. Elbert Milham and Mrs. Bert the climaxing event of the Mother's which the annual reports of the As- all of the locals runs. The game ing Ascension Day, the pastor dis- The ceremony was performed at O/t OuA, I Haskell, was served to one hundred day dinner held at the city hall last sociation's secretary and treasurer was a sea-saw affair and was not pensed with the usual topic of the 12:00 o'clock noon, by the pastor. | and thirty-eight guests by the mem- evenng by the Ladies Auxiliary of were heard, community singing was decided until the ninth inning which month discussion and centered his Rev. W. H. Franzmann. Church peo- A few of the many gift ' bers of Gale Patterson's class of the American Legion. The occasion led by Miss Peterson wth Miss Rit- Burrell Bullard opened with a sin- talk upon the story of Hie Ascension ple and other friends and relatives cUnjeome? young men. was the Auxiliary's annual party in tase accompanying. Mrs. Barnum gle and after two were out scored ot Christ iis rchucd in the Bible. of the couple, attended. Miss Eli- The dining room was beautifully honor of the mothers and was at- then presented Harold Crocker who on another single by George Wood- He impressed upon the group the nor Wendzel played the wedding | decorated in pink and blue with tended by some sixty-five American was in charge of the evening's pro- ward, ending the game. fact that just as Christ left his dis- march. items suitable for Mother's streamers throughout the table dec- Legion members, their wives and gram. John Nelson, Dorothy Krall, Watervliet has a much stronger ciples to carry on the work of the The bride wore a white georgette orations corresponding. Dainty lace mothers. James Thompson and Dick Woodruff team this year especially on the in- gospel which he had begun while wedding gown made entrain with a trimmed pastel nut cups graced each The dining hall was attractively were the student-participants who field which was a weakness last year. on earth, it now becomes the duty full length veil, which fastened with guest's place. Miss Onalee Bronson decorated with' the national colors gave instrumental numbers. Betty The return of Ward Drake and of each individual Christian to carry a wreath of orange blossoms. She Sunday, May 12. and her committee were responsible and with spring flowers. The pro- Geisler. an alumni, sang two selec- Chummy White is expected to help on that same service in his or her carried a bouquet of calla llllies. for the dining room. Spring flowers gram was in charge of Oriel Bridges tions. Mrs. Lavinia Nelson, Miss Pet- both afield and at bat. small way. Sisters of the bride were her attend- were beautifully arranged on each and was unusually well received. erson and Mr. Kingsley were accom- Score by innings: During the business session, which ants, Mrs. Spencer Ballenger in a Even families with incomes under $2,000 are Silk Umbrellas Flowers table. Programs were also in the Donna Milham, president of the panists for the performers. 123456789 RHE was conducted by the president of pink net dress acted as matron of now able to build homes these days. And not pastel shades. Legion Auxiliary, ably presided at Mr. Crocker introduced Mr. W. M. Kalam. 000120300 6 61 the society, Mrs. Matilda Kaucher, honor and Mrs. Hurbert Thompson Mrs. John Brule presided as toast- the opening of the program which Cunningham, attorney for the City alter routine business had been dis- as bridesmaid wore peach colored just "small" homes. You can build a MODERN Gloves Suit Cases Waterv't 030002011 7 11 6 satin. Both carried bouquets of Tal- mistress over the following program: followed the serving of the elaborate of Benton Harbor and former Berrien Batteries: Kalamazoo: Brobowski posed of. plans were made to attend home—and pay for it out of your income, on Musical Interlude—Vera Aspen- repast. An address of welcome to county prosecutor. Mr. Cunningham the convention at Baroda on Tues- isman roses and snapdragon. Her- and Davenport. Watervliet: Farrell SOMEWHERE-IN-NORWAY—German bombing planes are shown on an airfield improvised by invading bert Scheffier, a cousin of the bride, Hankies House Coats gren. the mothers and assembled guests quoted some alarming national crime and Bullard. day, May 21, of the South Bend Dis- the FHA Plan. Invocation—Norma Rice. was delivered by her and the response statistics and stressed the importance trict Federation of the J:ivangelical Nazis ••somewhere-ln-Norway." From this field, and others like it, go flights of bombing planes to harrass the served as best man. A reception for Hose Lingerie "Mothers Day"—Ruby Schultz. was made, on behalf of the mothers, of a hobby for the proper use of and Reformed Womens Guild of allies in Norway. • Germany's planes .were primarily responsible for allied reverses in Norway last week. the immediate family and relatives The down payment is usually covered by the "What Does a Daughter Cost?"— by Julia Robbins. Following this, leisure time. He pointed out that which the Ladies' Aid society is a of the couple followed at the home Nina Silhanek. Oriel Bridges was presented as toast- children of school age have more part. It is hoped that a large num- of the bride's mother, Mrs. Reinhold building lot. And you pay the balance just Hand Bags Scheffier. Dresses "Mothers-in-law"—Ruth Smith. mistress and capably presided during time to themselves than they did a ter will attend. BERRIEN GETS $263,720 heiress are shown in the film, "Oh, like rent. But come in and we'll give you the Song. "Mother" — Peggy Burns- the remainder of the evening. number of years ago; if this is wisely After the 'inclusion of the bus- Johnny. How You Can Love." Tom The bride, youngest daughter of Aprons Linens worth. The complete program follows: used, criminal tendencies in the ju- iness session a fin? lunch was served FROM AUTO LICENSES A The Theatres Brown, Peggy Moran, Donald Meek Mrs. Scheffier, has lived in Coloma story in figures. Figures to fit YOUR home— "Our Neighbors"—Mrs. Elizabeth Vocal selections—B. D. Dwiggins. venile will not be developed. Mr. by the refreshment committee, Mrs. and Betty Jane Rhodes feature in during her entire life. Mr. Hilton AND YOUR BUDGET. ) Raeside. Reading—Martha Jung. Cunnngham cited archeology as a Henrietta KuchJ and Mrs. Maliida this romantic musical comedy drama. was orphaned at an early age and Krickhahn, assisted by the hostess and That Is th C "Full Confession" will be shown also. was raised by his grandparents, Mr. "Blest be the Tie"—Susie Gunn. Trio, "Over the Rainbow"—Bar- fascinating and instructive hobby. ;ee 7.f n^rThr::; BAD,0 STARS COMING TO j Mrs. Elizabeth Woodruff was pre- bara Corbidge, Lois Milham, Stella After the program refreshments Mrs. Rose Lull. Miss Emma Schwartz License S Friday and Saturday, May 17 and and Mrs. Joseph Hilton of Dwight, No obligation at all on your part. Even though sented with a gift as being the old- Stremske. were served in the home economics will be hostess to the Ladies' Aid Months of 1940. STAGE OF RITZ THEATRE 18. are double feature nights with Kansas. He is employed at the Up- you're not ready to build, the FHA Plan is some- est mother present. The presentation "Miss America." Patricia Donnelly Trombone solo—James Woodruff. THEY MAY BE DAMAGING on Sunday afternoon, June 2 at her "Honeymoon Deferred" and "Big ton Machine Shop in St. Joseph. Grocery Department of Detroit, who crowned the Blos- room. The mothers of sixth grade ON SUNDAY, MAY 12th was made in token to all mothers Tap dance specialty—Shirley and pupils were in charge. YOUR home in Watervliet. County Treasurer William Bartz Guy." thing you should know about. We'll be glad to som Queen. Joan Payne, at Filstrup Phyllis Cutler. has received from the auditor gen- ! Tuesdays and Wednesdays are New Concentrated Super Suds; 2 bars Palmolive by Ruby Schultz at the close of her Field, Benton Harbor, Tuesday Night. NOME explain it! toast. Mrs. Woodruff is seventy-sev- Speaker of the evening—Gladys eral's office a check for $131,860.07, Chief Red Bird and the Texas Kids "Ritz Blue Orchid Dinnerware THIS WAS NO BULL Father of Watervliet Woman Dies GUARANTEED Sunday guests at the home of Mr. which represents the second half of Soap Free All for 22c en years young. Little Adrienne As- Anderson. Subject, "Indian Customs." byE.L.BruceCo., and Mrs. Herman Leatz were Mrs. Will Give Afternoon and Evenlne NiBhts" when every lady attending pengren. aged four, was presented a Community singing — Assembled In Wisconsin •Moufacturarsof the first quarter weight tax due Ber- the show will be presented with a FREEPORT—It wasn't a bull, but TEHMINIX, world's Leatz's nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Henry rien county. Shows at Local Movie in Connec- piece of chinaware, absolutely free. cow that fell on Henry Yoder re- All 5c Gum and Candy Bars 3 for 5^ gift as being the youngest daughter ber of Commerce dinner. Mrs. Mae guests lead by B. D. Dwiggins. Hespel of Benton Harbor and Mrs. present. The presentation was made Eugene Demen, 232 Broad street, largMt makers of hardwood flooring. This check, together with the first tion with Screen Hit, "Green Hell." cently, painfully bruising him. He ROSENBERG & FORBES CO. Bishop has been appointed chairman Menesha, Wis., passed away Tuesday INSURED by world's oldest insurance co. Hespel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dur- half payment, totals $263,720.13 re- was leading the animal past an old by Nina Silhanek as a recognition and will choose her own committee. Grandfather of Mrs. John Brule phy of Chicago. Swansdown Cake Flour 44 oz. 23c to all daughters. morning, May 7th, at his home In PROTECTED by forty million dollars funded to the county by the state A big show is promised by the well pit when she became frightened. PHONE 22 WATERVLIET During a social hour refreshments Honored at Williamston. Wisconsin after a long illness. His <140,000.000) combined resources. Mrs. Howard Schaus and infant from motor vehicle license fees col- Ritz Theatre management for next "THE BLUE BIRD" COMES A moment later Yoder was at the The address. "Our Neighbors," giv- were served by the hostess assisted daughter Carolyn Ann left ?.lercy en by the guest speaker, Mrs. Eliza- A clipping from the Lansing State daughter, Mrs. Clyde Sellers of this lected in Berrien county during Jan- Sunday, May 12. when Chief Red TO THE LOMA THEATRE bottom of the eight-foot hole with Grapefruit, segments 20 oz. can 12^ by Mrs. Eldon Smith. city, has been at the family home Michigon Terminlx Co. hospital and are staying at the home uary, February and March. This Bird and the Texas Kids will appear the cow on top of him. beth Raeside of Benton Harbor, was The next meetng will be at the Journal that came to the editor's ® MTTtl CMIK of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Schaus. most interesting. She brought out desk tells of the honoring of Ezra helping with his care during the Represented in Watervliet by total figure is an increase of $111- in person on the stage of the local Tomato Juice 3 23-oz. cans 25^ home of Mrs. Lavinia Nelson on May past two weeks. Mrs. Louise Arent and Miss Clara 829.13 over the weight tax returned show house. Mr. Winokur has made See Shirley Temple in This Great the worth of mothers and daughters 22. King, Williamston, Michigan, at the ROSENBERG & FORBES Arent and Walter Arent visited at in relation to the community. The regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club Mr. Demen Is survived by his LUMBER CO. here for the same period in 1939. it possible for the radio fans in and Picture on Sunday. Monday and Desk blotters at this office; 5 cent* THE WATERVLIET RECORD—$1.50 PER YEAR wife and three other daughters be- the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Half of the check received will be around Watervliet to have the pleas- need for training, guidance and un- in that city on May 4. — Phone 22 — Arent of North Coloma. Mr. Ern- Tuesday. derstanding were stressed and many Mr. King, now 69 years of age, is sides Mrs. Sellers and also two sons. credited to the county road fund for ure of seeing in person the best- IT FLOATS PURE IVORY est Arent is confined to his bed by maintenance and improvement of the known radio act on the stage, with For the same reason that you went 9 9%, ^ PURE SOAP FLAKES interesting as well as amusing ex- the oldest member of the William- illness. periences were related by the speak- ston fire department, having been a 1,320 miles of county roads. The their musical band, yodeling, cow- to see "Snow White," you must go BREVITIES Mrs. Dorothy Arent and children other half of the revenue is to be girls, sharpshooting, trick roping, to see "The Blue Bird," in techni- er of the evening. member continuously for 42 years. visited their mother and grandmoth- Other committees which made this Everett Fish, chairman of the pro- allocated for reduction of tax assess- acrobatic and tap dancing, and the color. See the land of memory IVORY SOAP ORYFLAKES er, Mrs. Ed Bender near Berrien "Upside-Down Girls." This act is where people never die, the land of l affair a success were: Reception, Mrs. gram, presented the guest of honor ments for county Covert road bonds. tAtJium "*' Medium B. D. Dwiggins is driving a new Springs Sunday. Officials of the road commission being contacted by the Monogram the future, a kingdom in the clouds, T. O. Lee and Mrs. Gordon Owen; Olds, purchased from Nelson Bros. with a certificate memoralizing his The children of the 5th, 6th, 7th Tickets. Mrs. Deane Fizzell and Pro- long and meritorious service to the have indicated they would pay hold- Picture Corp. to make motion pic- the palace of luxury, where nobody 8 o'Clock 8tc 5c Mrs. Alice Jean Funke writes from and 8th grades of the Brick school ers of the Covert road bonds $963,- tures and the act is playing theatres pays for anything. The mystic lakes, 21c 9c gram. Mrs. Dick Curtis. Chicago that she will be here Satur- community. A gift of personal ap- CERTIFIED FOOD STORE attended the Play Day at Coloma preciation was also presented to Mr. 366.56 on May 1 for principal and all over Ohio, Indiana and Michigan the trees that become alive and the AMERICA'S No. 1 The menu was as follows: day, May 11th, to open her cottage QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES high school Tuesday. The Coloma interest. Of this figure, $404,000 will at this time. dog and cat that talk. This is an Fruit Cocktail on the North Shore of Paw Paw King. school planned a program of sports lhe Soap be used to cancel 4% per cent county Aside from this, the screen attrac- eyefilling spectacle, supreme enter- Fricassee Pork and Veal in Timbales Lake. Mrs. John Brule of Watervliet is for the afternoon. tainment for young and old, so do 0 a grand daughter of Mr. King. portion bonds, which were refunded tion, "Green Hell," starring Douglas of beautiful 0XYD01 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Mr. and Mrs. Burr Carmody ar- C. W. (Mickey) McNiel January 5, with bonds carrying !*/> Fairbanks, Jr., and Joan Bennett, not forget the date and the place, Whole Kernel Corn Women rived home Sunday from their South- ST. PAUL'S (Evangelical) CHURCH and I'/i per cent interest rates. will be shown. "Green Hell" is a next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday GIANT 59c Cabbage Salad ern wedding trip. They visited with MR. AND MRS. JACK Another $185,000 of the bond pay- gripping story of the jungles of at the Loma Theatre. Rolls Garnished Jelly Phone 43 Watervliet, Mich. We Deliver Fret Bainbridge the former's mother and sister, of McKENNY ARE GUESTS ment will lie used toward calling a South America. It is a story of ad- On Wednesday of next week the FOOD STORES LARGE 19C Cup Cakes and Ice Cream Rev. G. Kreuzenstein. Pastor Loma will have Martha Raye and this city, before returning to their AT FAREWELL PARTY portion of county and township road venture In that part of the upper Coffee home in Benton Harbor. Sunday, May 12. Sunday school bonds maturing May 1. A' refunding! Amazon country actually known as Charlie Ruggles, a comedy team in Coffee CAMAY 5c MEDIUM 9C Among the out of town guests pres- Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hyde were at 10:00 a. m. issue was sold March 29 at a iVi Green Hell. Here are found canni- "The Farmer's Daughter," with sev- ent were: Mrs. Charles Kiefer of in Jackson Wednesday and Thurs- Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKenny were Friday-Saturday, May 10 and 11 Since Sunday is Mothers Day we per cent interest rate to extend the bal Indians, even today, who weai enty-five reasons for your attend- SOFT TWIST Hartford. Mrs. Quinn Burnette of day attending the meetings of the guests of honor Saturday evening, will have a short service in her mem- payment deadline four or five years as ornaments the heads of their foes, ance. On Thursday and Friday eve- Keeler. Mrs. Raymond Rogers and state federation of Garden Clubs. May 4th, at a farewell party which FRESH GROUND BEEF 2 lbs. 27^ ory during the Sunday school hour. on these bonds. shrunken to the size of an orange. ning you may see Edw. G. Robinson's SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY i daughter Shirley of Benton Harbor, Mrs. Hyde was the delegatte from the was given in their honor. The party The main worship service at 11:00 The two refunding issues at the Teamed together for the first time, new picture, "Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Mrs. Jack Ridgeway of Wabash, Ind., Civic Garden Club of Watervliet. came as a complete surprise to the BEEF POT ROAST lb. 17* a. m. is centered around the theme lower interest rate are calculated to Douglas Fairbanks. Jr., and Joan Bullet." This is a story of a "man I Mrs. Robert Robbins of Benton Har- McKennys as the guests were gath- save the county considerable money Bennett are said to make one of the in white." a tale of daring courage 10 Pounds Sugar 45^ Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Pinyard of END CUT PORK CHOPS lb. 180 of Pentecost. Sermon subject: "What BREAD 1 bor. Mrs. Willis Brown and Mrs. ered at the McKenny home when Happens When You Pray." The of- in interest costs. most striking romantic couplea ever that will excite every man, a tale 10 Chicago were week-end guests of the Watervliet Creamery Butter, lb 300 John Surland of Coloma and Miss they arrived home from the theater BACON SQUARES Ib. 8* fering of the morning is for our mis- seen in a motion picture. In the of heart-beat and sacrifice every Carmen Olds of Belding. latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saturday evening. woman will throb to. Here is the Geisler. Mrs. Geisler returned to sionary budget. •The Golden Stranger" — A New story, Joan is inadvertently maroon- Rowena Pancake Flour, 5 lbs 190 Bridge was the pleasure of the VEAL CHOPS, Lean lb. 19«i The Brotherhood and Bethany Girls ed in the jungle camp of six men. truth that is stranger and far more \ lbs. Chicago with them Sunday for a Serial Novel thrilling than fiction. A&P Whole Kernel SURE GOOD OLEO 1 19c PLYMOUTH GUILD guests. A delicious lunch was en- will meet Thursday evening, May 16. headed by Fairbanks, who resents visit, returning to her home on Wed- joyed some time latter in the eve- SHORT RIBS OF BEEF lb. 100 A stirring serial story of adven- her presence because of Its demoral- On Saturday only, the first of 1 Ib. nesday. ture, hidden treasure and romance series of "Henry" stories, with Frank Mrs. William Barnum was hostess ning. izing effect upon his men. Joan is CORN PURE LARD 1• carf. 15c to members of the Plymouth Guild at Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher of North Wa- Mr. McKenny. who has been the ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH in which exciting situations move Morgan in the comical role as a MORE FOR YOUR MONEY equally spiteful toward him. So they GOLDEN BANTAM lb her home on Pleasant street Monday, tervliet was called to South Bend moving picture machines operator (Bainbridge) hand-in-hand with suspense and tenderfoot in "Henry Goes to Wash- More quality—more value . . . always at LESS. That's what you fall in love. But the plot requires - May 6. This was "Song Day." Pre- Friday because of the death of her since the opening of the Ritz The- G. Raduchel. Pastor. surprise to a dramatic climax, begins an attack by savages, the death of ington," also the other comedy stars 2 dexg SHORTENING 1^1 car 39c ceding the business meeting a group son-in-law, Earl Annes, 40, who atre, has accepted a posiition along can always expect at this modern, splc and span food market. Shop in the May 12 issue of The American two members of the camp and are Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville 3 here this week-end for super savings. Sunday school at 10:50 a. m. and Virginia Weidler. Also "Knights 3 L 25c of school children under the diref died in that city. Mr. Annes is sur- the same line with the Hollywood Weekly, the great magazine with The strained relations among all the lb Sunday, May 12, at 10:45 a. m., a of the Range," featuring Jean Por- - THEATRE tion of Miss June Peterson, music vived by his widow, Mary daughter Theatre in Buchanan. His resigna- A Large Basketfull of Groceries is a welcome gift at any time, but it Mother's Day message will be given. Detroit Sunday Times. The author others to bring about this transition. CRISCO . bi 18c '\ : can 48c supervisor, gave a delightful musical of Mrs. Fletcher. The couple had tion with the local enterprise took is an especially appropriate gift for the "Queen o' the Kitchen" on of this love story is S. Andrew Wood, These two big hits for the price of ter, and the Gene Autry serial, WHITE HOUSE Some special features will be given who wrote "Bright Angel," "Hood- ^ "Phantom Empire." 14-oz. program. no children. Funeral services were effect Tuesday evening at the close that certain May 12th which is set aside as a tribute to that most on this occasion. This being the last one show—10 and 25 cents. The pic- R1TZ Watervliet held in South Bend on Monday. 4 First graders—Arthur Aspengren of that performance and after a one- loved person—Mother. Let's not forget Her. Sunday of the conference year, the wink House," and other popular, ^urcr 'Grcen Heri.~Vrirbc repeated HEINZ KETCHUP bottle 17c — Ask For Our Aids For The Hard of Hearing — Bobbie Copeland. Doris Hingst, Don- The monthly meeting of the Sem- day vacation Mr. McKenny began CHALLENGE COFFEE lb. 150 pastor plans to merge the young novels. Be sure to get The Detroit on Monday and Tuesday nights. MILK na Wurn—sang Baby Bo, Grey per Fidelis class will be held Fri- his new duties in Buchanan on Thurs- Sunday Times.—Adv. | Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 Let your light so shine before men, b SHOW STARTS 7:15 SUNDAY 3:00 P. M. CONTINUOUS Quality at a Thrifty Price people's meeting with the regular b Pony. Play Ball, Throwing Stones, day evening. May 17th instead of day. service at 7:30 p. m. A request song : I and 16. are double feature nights. that they may see your good works, GRAPE JAM \ I !|a-r 19c ADULTS 25c—Always—CHILDREN 10c and glorify your Father which is in Old King Cole. May 10th. It is being postponed Like the postman who went for a FRENCH'S BIRD SEED 10 oz. pkg. 100 service and old fashioned praise ser- One "House for Rent" want ad is when the hilarious adventures of a 4 r 25c 46-02. Second grade students—Jane King. one week due to the Blossom Week walk on his holiday, Jack took ad- vice would be appropriate, we be- worth 100 window cards. 1 traveling salesman and a runaway heaven.—Matthew 5:16. Your Canary's Choice GRAPEFRUIT JUICE can 15c FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. MAY 10-11— Naida Shimer, Billy Jones, Bobby activities. The meeting will be held vantage of the first evening of his lieve. Koshar—hong, Indian Echos, Papoose, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clar- release from operating a motion pic- MILNUT, So Rich It Whips Tall can 50 Sunday, May 19, is conference 8-02. 11 Sleep Dolly Sleep, Watching A ence McNiel, South Main street, with ture projector to attend a picture Camay Soap Sunday. No preaching service, but SHREDDED COCOANUT bag 10c "Housekeeper's Daughter Parade. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hackett as- show. CR1SCO _. 1 lb. can 19^; ' 3 lb. can 470 Sunday school as usual will be held Third grade students—Joanne Rob- sisting. Mr. and Mrs. McKenny and family For Frying - Baking - Shortening and the class leader will take charge 3 cakes 17C l-lb. SUNDAY. MONDAY. TUESDAY. MAY 12-13-14— bins. Joan Shrosbree, Harriet Thomp- Mr. and Mrs. George Woodward of are well known in the community ANGLO CORNED BEEF 12 oz. tin after the session in a prayer service. son. Robert Morlock, Robert Ather- and have been actively associated in 210 TIP-TOP CARAMELS bag IGc Grand Haven spent the week end Ready to Serve ton—song. In Jinrikishas, Little with the latter's parents. Mr. and its affairs. The McKennys will not Measure All Cars, "GREEN HELL" Children in Japan, Yo San, Spring- Mrs. Albert Polmanteer. Mr. and move to their new home until the DEL MAIZ NIBLETS 12 oz. can 100 With DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS. JR.. and JOAN BENNETT time, Woodpecker. Mrs. Woodward moved to Grand completion of the school year. Corn Off the Cob NORTHERN A&P HALVES OR SLICED — Added — Mrs. Claire Corbidge led the de- Haven recently where Mr. Woodward Mr. Sol Winokur will operate the Northeast Watervliet votionals. Mrs. Adelia Copeland Ritz Theater machines temporarily GREEN GIANT PEAS 2 17-oz. cans 290 Boy Meets Joy — News Reel — Going Places is an instructor in garage mechanics Regardless of Price, By gave a very interesting account of until more definite plans are made. Tender - Satisfying in the C. C. C. camp there. Their (Lois Doolittle. Correspoiidsnt» her trip to Washington. The club son Donald is remaining with his SARDINES, Underwood 3 Vflh. tins 20^ TISSUE PEACHES SUNDAY, MAY 12 — 2:30 Continuous— voted to have the church kitchen grandparents here until school is out. SENIOR CHRONICLES Last Thursday the community club painted. Oil or Mustard sponsored a profitable evening of Roll 1c Following the business meeting 16-oz. BIG STAGE SHOW The Senior Chronicle answers are: HANDY TOWELS, Northern 2 pkgs. 19< entertainment (penny supper, pe- rolls 211® each member of the guild dressed to No. 1, Lillian Muller; No. 2, William dro, double-fifty, which combined with cans 25c represent a song. During the social A Kitchen Necessity THE LEADERS LINE-UP" David Kinney returned home Sat- Ware; No. 3, Earl Beam; No. 4, Al- brought a profit of $24.61) with the "Chief Redbird And The Texas Kid" hour dainty refreshments of tea and urday from Mercy hospital. fred Seller; No. 5, Harold Blanshan. PARADISE SODA CRACKERS Ib. 1S< expressed purpose of raising funds sandwiches were served by the hos- See lhe Upside Down Girls - Radio Stars in Person - Yodeling for the dental bill recently incurred. and you'll know why Chevrolet leads all cars in sales tess with Mrs. Mearl Shimer and Mrs. RED BEANS 4 No. 2 cans 25< We were very happy to welcome Gowgirls - Sharpshooting. Trick Roping. Acrobatic Dor.al Cutler assisting. Mrs. Joe Toppy—High Quality a former^ neighbor boy, Gordon Huna, and Tap Dancing. Scheid was a guest of the club. HEINZ BABY FOOD 2 cans 15c CHERRIES, Simon's Red Maraschino, 5 oz. jar 15^ who favored those present with The Guild will give a tea at the few musical selections on his elec- EGGS church June 3 at 2:30, honoring the JELLIES, Simon's Pure 2 10-oz. jars 2S^ trical Hawaiian guitar. It was his STRONGHEART MEDIUM SIZE SPECIAL FOR MOTHER'S DAY Ladies Aid and Mrs. Alpheus Lusk. DOG FOOD can 5c Full Flavored first public appearance witthout his GRADE B All Mothers attending the Ritz Sunday—Mother's Day—will be The hostesses in charge will be Mrs. LOMA THEATRE teacher, and he was highly compli- WHY PAY MORE? presented with a beautiful flower, courtesy of SHANE FLORISTS, Arthur Sprague, Mrs. Jdhn Crumb, COLOMA, MICHIGAN BABO CLEANSER 2 cans 23^ mented upon the ease and skill with PALMOLIVE SOAP 3 cakes 17c Watervliet. phone 85-F3. Mrs. Dwight Horton and Mrs. Horace Cleans Enamel Safely which he rendered the musical en- ^ I6c Horton. Show atarU at 7:00 p. m. Sunday Matinee at 4:00 p. m. Continuous tertainment. If 1 TV FORMERLY RED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY — OUR USUAL DISH GIVEN THEATRE PHONE 123 F 2 RESIDENCE PHONE 123F 3 DREFT, Limited Bundle Offer—1 large and The last monthly meeting of the RLCA SUPER SUDS BOX giant EASTERN STAR WHY ACCEW Less ? 17c AWAY TO ALL LADIES ATTENDING PROGRAMS SENT ON REQUEST. 1 medium Both for 23^ community club for this year has PELS NAPTHA The regular monthly meeting of Sundays and Holidays—IOcand 30c Week Days—lOc-ard 25 been postponed to Friday, May 17, ol COOKIES, Cocoanut Marshmallow 1 lb. 17£ when plans for the school-shh- . The StyW Hit SUPER SUDS CONCENTRATED J 1 Ige. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. MAY 15-16 Double Feature i the local order of the Eastern Star 39c will be held Monday evening. May p-i-c-i-n-i c will be completed, as No othf ear, ; 13th. in the chapter rooms. HOMINY, Simon's Fancy 2 No. ZVz cans 19^ school closes the following week on ^ only nganOau of prko, SOAP Gone With the Wind"—Now Showing large Oh! Johnny How You Can Love • During the social hour special music CHILI SAUCE, Simon's Savory . 12 oz. bottle 1S^ the 24th. . __j Sea and In the Air combines all thoso GOLD DUST 17c TOM BROWN and PEGGY MORAN I will be provided .in charge of Robert Last Times In This Vicinity Supreme on Und. be> 10 b. 41c Miss Leta Doolittle was acclaimed Chevrolet quality n Kingsley, band director of Water- SWEET POTATOES, Simon's Whole .. Can 10^ giant 57C ! Ige. vliet high school. Mrs. Walter Krall the winner of a spelldown in Stick- featws RINSO J 39c "Full Confession" and her committee will serve refresh- May 12-13-14 Sun.-Mon.-Toes. NORTHERN TISSUE Per roll S< ney school. ments. Maj 15-Wed. Daly Opportamty Nile Mr. and Mrs. Hoss Smith, of Ben- Tuna Fish VICTOR MacLAGLEN and SALLY EILERS Matinee Sunday 4:00 p.m. continuous Made of "Fluff" No othf ear, large Plans will be made at this meeting ton Harbor called on the latter's sis- LUX FLAKES 21c Fisherman's Dwarf — Latest News Reel | ngardloss of prko, for the electric cooking school to be m predict that for many TOWN CRIER FLOUR 24 lb. bag 99^ ter, Mrs. Susie Schoonover Sunday Flakes can 10c S,c dter held Wednesday, May 22nd, at the "The farmer's Daughter" For Better Results Every Time afternoon. •"smoother, * -^ em match Chov- qt. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 17-18 DOUBLE FEATURE years to come, you will CLOROX pt 13c 25c city hall, sponsored by the organ- TOMATO CATSUP 2 14-oz. bottles 27# Dick Schoonover has quit his gar- rolot in public ization. remember this picture as Martha Raye and Charlie Ruggles age and accepted employment with • The U*t Word in Salety Snider's Delicious—Perks Up Appetites his uncle. Fred Kieler. on Doty's demand "Honeymoon Deferred" the most beautiful ever (75 Reasons) Selected Shorts (75 Reasons) Landing on Paw Paw Lake. GARDEN CLUB WHEATIES, Breakfast of Champion! . . pkg. 100 Qwm.htr. Mo- to'** 0-""°° BANANAS | ;RESH CAUGHT EDMUND LOWE and MARGARET LINDSAY made ... the most human Mrs. Susie Schoonover entertained Watervliet Civic Garden Club Miss Lois Doolittle at luncheon Tues- Eight 4 ib.. 23c = 2 fo 4 LB. „ c.r.-y ever IVORY SNOW . . Small pkg. 100; Ige. pkg. 210 ItOm A Six Cost* U» to Run th^n ^ members met at the home of Mrs. May 16-17 Thnrsday-Friday day afternoon. Walleyed Pike AVER. a. 2 w 25c I "BIG GUY" Ethel Smith on Wednesday with 16 IVORY FLAKES 2 Ige. pkga. 390 • • • JACKIE COOPER and ALL STAR CAST iri NEW POTATOES 1 members and two guests present Roll , ^MAETERLI.VKS CALUMET BAKING POWDER .. 16 oz. can 190 Here's a tribute to mothers for FROM 2 to 4 Ib. ADDED — Walt Disney Cartoon. The Painter call was answered with "What is "Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet" their day: ucsanoF: , 10 ib,. 33c Fresh TroutCHARLEVOIe X AVER. lb. 19c | New in Tulips." Mrs. Lavinia Nel- Bake with New Confidence — Use Calumet You're the one who gives your home Edward G. Robinson The proper atmosphere; *On Serial Da Lux* and Matter Dc Luxe Series MAY 24-27 Exclusive Showing in This Vicinity— i son read an interesting paper on PORK & BEANS 3 tall can. 250 SQUARE CUT ! 'We Do Mean Miniatures" and Mrs. THE For while you're there each little HEAD LETTUCE SUGAR CURED lb. with Selected Shorts Simon's—In Rich Sauce Bacon Squares 9c 1 44 ' Helen Schrosbree read a paper on care i "Tree Peonies." Is sure to disappear. Ms 2 13 c P1NOCCHIO" OXYDOL Washing Powder .... 2 Ige. pkgs. 37# All models priced af Flint, Mich, SMALL LEAN i A letter from the State Conserva- BLUE BIRD May 18-Saturday only (Western Nile) SMALL PKG 3 for 25c You're the one who makes it. too, , Hockless Picnics SUGAR CURED lb. 14c i tory department urging against the in TECHNICOLOR "HOME SWEET HOME" each Transportation based on rail rates, RADISHES | — COMING ATTRACTIONS — ; starting of grass fires received the CL1MALENE Small pkg. 8#; Ige. pkg. 21# ' minute— 659 wt state and local taxes (if any), 3 bchs. 10c | TENDER MEATY 1 consideration of the club. It is Shltley Temple • Spring Bylngton "Henry Goes To Arizona" It's Easy to Clean with Climalene The place we truly love to be, Boiling Beef SHORT RIBS 3 lbs. 25c | •ALLEGHANY UPRISING" - "SHOP AROUND THE CORNER" I pointed out by the department that Nigel Bruce • Csle Sondcrgasrd Dear Mom, because YOU'RE MAS7II tS optional equipment and accesso- Frank Morgan-Virginia Weidler BOWLENE Small can S#; large can 19# 1 TAKE THIS WOMAN" - "HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME" considerable richness is burned out Eddie Colllni • Sybil Juon • Jeiile in it! BUSINESS COUPI CUCUMBERS | "TOO MANY HUSBANDS" - "MY LITTLE CHICKADEE" of the topsoil and that game and R»Iph • Helen Ertcson • Johnny Cleans Closet Bowls ries—extra. Prices subject to '/j-LB. CELLO. Rtusell • Laura Hope Crcwt • Runell ind Other mod*li tllghrly Sliced Bacon PKG. 2 pkgs. 17c 1 "IT'S A DATE" their nesting places are destroyed as BORAX, 20 Mule Team 1 lb. pkg. 14# WORKS ON OLD JOB change without notice. OUTDOOR 2 o 13c | i well as many bird nests by this Hick. • Cecilia Loftui • Al Shean higher Gene Reynolds <( For All Cleaning 1 spring burning. Also fires often get Knights of the Range WHITEHALL — Forty-two years 'iliiiiiiiiliilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli ^'IliillililllliiiiiillllllllllililiiiliiliiiliilNilliilllillllllllllllllllllll^ j out of control. Directed by Walter Lang ago, Hulda Gustafson read proof on Amocuic Producer Ccac Mviury • Scrttn Russell Hayden-Jean Parker IVORY SOAP, Limited Offer ... 2 large bars 15# The Hays Park Gateway Fund has Play by Ernnt Pucal • Additional Dialofue an historical booklet printed here. by Walitr Bullorfc When parts of the same booklet were been boosted to approximately $150 also BRIDGES GARAGE as a result of the recent projects K JOth Century Foa Picture Simon's and Toppy Labels Redeemable For Cash— used recently in another publication, Darryl F. Zanuck lo Charge of Productloa" Mrs. Gustafson, as historian of this Kxtra Copies of The Record on Sale at Nu-Way Shop. sponsored by the club. The next 9th Episode''Phantom Empire" Ask Your Dealer For Particulars project to raise money for this fund region, was given the job of reading WATERVLIET, MICH. News and Selected Shorts with Gene Autry P&P FOOD STORCS will be the serving of the May Cham- proofs.
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Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich- May 10, 1940 Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., May 10, 1940 1 i SOUTH COVERT NEWS NORTH WATERVUET STORMY WEATHER WATERVLIET RECORD FOR lUniled State Has Nearly J. W. GUNN, M. D. YOU (S. D. Lavely, Correspondent) E. F. CASE & SON, Pubs. Office Hours, 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. WATERVLIET PAPER COMPANY MILLS IN AND AROUND THE ELMS Watervliet School News Halt of World's Phones Four Days—Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat. The majority of the inhabitants Watervliet. IVllchig:aii An extra charge from 6 to 8 p. m. The men's supper that was given OCCUPATION here will attend the Blossom Day No calls accepted after 8 D. m. at the Congregational church last parade in Benton Harbor Saturday. jA Tuesday evening was well attended, Indolence is a delightful but dis- throughout his academic life has been tressing state; we must be doing The Emil Plasko family enter- Senior Chronicles the boys cooking class—his favorite There are sixteen times as many SueYOU^EYU with 135 suppers served. A program tained Mrs. Plasko's brother, Ted $1.50 per Year In Advance consisting of a minstrel show was something to bo happy. Action is no food is graham cracker cream pie people outside the United States as . a\6HT less necessary than thought to lhe Machatcka, and family and her sis- (we understand he makes it himself). within it yet this country has nearly much enjoyed. Next Sunday there ter. Miss Christine Machatcka, of will bo a Mothers' Day observance instinctive tendencies of the human (Answers on Page Two) The thing that he dislikes most is one-half of the world's total of 41,- frame.—Hazlett. Chicago, Sunday. Entered at the Postoffice at Water- 090,347 telephones. Outside the at the church. The Community Club had a large vliet, Michigan, as second class being awakened from a dream. Eyes Tested and Correctly Fitted. Ab Our subject has attended school United States, on the average only Kinds of Glasses Furnished. Mrs. Wm. Crawford had as her turn-out at the Slickney school house matter. guests last week Mr. and Mrs. Frank Absence of occupation is not best, Number One here all his life. He has been a every 100th person has a telephone, Watervliet. Michigan. last Friday evening. A penny sup- member of the Safety Patrol for six while within the United States there Clapsaddle, Mrs. Hays Brown and A mind quite vacant is a mind per was served and everyone had a , brown-eyed, au- years; one year he was Lieutenant; is about one telephone for every six Mrs. Ruth Raymond, all of St. Jo- distressed. —Cowper. fine time. burn-haired freckle-faced lass and one year he was Captain. Know people—15.4 telephones for every 100 seph. What is wrong with our new weighing about 105 pound, joined him? of the population. Last week Mrs. Ray Pumfery en- All successful individuals have be- Chamber of Commerce down town. our class during its freshman year. (Answers on Page Two) In the United States, the average tertained her sister and children come such by hard work; by improv- No blossom queen. No float in the She came here from Chicago where per capita use of the telephone F, W. BROWN, M. D. from DesMoines, la. ing moments before they pass into blossom parade. Holding private One Fine For All she was born on August 26, 1921. amounts to 223 calls per year; else- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heffner of Sodus hours, and hours that other people dinners don't get your town any- She has been a member of the GLEE CLUB NEWS where it is only about 16 calls. At Physician and Surgeon spend nearly every week-end at may occupy in the pursuit of pleas- where. No better advertising on Service Squad for three years and Twelve senior boys and girls were present, more than 1,000 telephone OFFICE IN OPERA HOUSE BLOCK the home of the former's parents. ure.—Mary Baker Edoy. earth than the annual Blossom Week has made an outstanding record in Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heffner, to help FRIDAY. MAY 10, 1940. participants in the operetta "Cinder- calls are completed in this country WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN —thousands are there from many the field of home economics. She ella" in which this year's Blossom per second, or more than 91,000,000 with the farm work. Ho lives long that lives well and states. We know that we have the was secretary of Home Economics Calls Answered Promptly Day or Queen was crowned. The perfor- calls per day. — Night — Mr. and Mrs. August Purpura and time misspent is not lived, but lost. best little town on earth, but why club in her junior year and was this son Dickie of South Haven were Work 24 Hours a Day, But mance was held Tuesday night at At the beginning of 1939, the lat- Fuller. sit down on it and cover it up? Let year elected to the presidency. She Filstrup Field in Benton Harbor. The est date for which it has been pos- Sunday callers at the home of Mr. the world know what we do, instead Beetles Don't Complain likes sewing so well that she makes following students made up the sible to gather worldwide compre- and Mrs. G. H. Kelly. This is the gospel of labor. of covering the town up. Come fel- a number of her own clothes. group: Joey Scheid, Helen Warsko, hensive authentic information, the Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Kelly visited Ring it. ye bells of the kirk; lows, wake up or get off the chair. is also president of the Oscar Kelly at the Berrien county Several thousand youngsters are Barbara Smith, Violet Pihlstrand, number of telephones in the world DR. JOE F. REED The Lord of Love comes down Girls Glee Club this year; she has Lillian Muller, Luella Wendzel, John were 41,090,347. hospital last Sunday and found no from above. working as much as 24 hours a day been an active member for four Osteopathic improvement in his condition. On One "House for Rent" want ad is at the American Museum of Natural Palmer, Charles Jennings, Edward The United States alone account- To live with the men who work. years. In this year's operetta, "lo- Hawks, Jim Palmer, Charles Gros- ed for approximately, one-half of Physician and Surgeon their return Mr. and Mrs. Kelly had —Henry van Dyke. worth 100 window cards. History in New York City, and yet lanthe," she takes the part of Leila. supper with their grandchildren, Mr. there is no labor law violation. The field, and Jim Woodruff. Carol Bu- these, or 19,953,263 telephones. Eur- She was Agatha Wiggleworth, the jack attended as an observer. ope, with 4'/j times as many peo- and Mrs. Alois Rogel and daughter youngsters are beetle larvae, and fidgety dressmaker, in "Hollywood GENERAL PRACTICE in Watervliet. their job is'a pleasant one. It con- ple as this country, had only 15,- Bound" last year. 305,459 telephones and 59,033,000 Specializing in Treatment of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pinyard and sists of eating thousands of beetles Her pet peeves are narrow-minded GRADUATION PLANS i \ daughter Marjorie spent Sunday eve- and their larvae are being used by miles of telephone wire, correspond- Deafness. people and those who cannot take a The seniors have been making ing roughly to one-third of the world ning at the Kelly home. Miss Mar- the museum to clean the skeletons of joke. is continually being preparations for graduation on June North Main Street Phone 150 jorie will assist at the Heaven flow- small mammals whose bones are too totals. teased about the songs requested for 6. They have ordered invitations Over one-half of the world's tel- WATERVLIET. MICHIGAN ' i&
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Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., May 10, 1940 Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., May 10, 1940 W. S. (Bill) Wright, circulation Total $3,972.62 Miss Genevieve Costa manager of the Niles Daily Star, has mend DEATH OF HOWARD STEARNS What's My Name? <^> | been named by the Niles city coun- A bad builded house when you come BUSINESS LOCALS stimate of City Budget OLD TIME NEWS NOTES St. Joseph's Catholic CHURCH NOTES FOLLOWED A HEART ATTACK Sewage Disposal and Pumping cil to become supervisor from the to the end; Of Blossomland Stations: third ward of that city to succeed But to you who are building, just Queen Potted plants for all occasions, Plant Man's Salary $ 240.00 John Winn, who died last week. Mr. THIRTY-NINE YEARS AGO look over mine •Iso cut flowers and funeral work to For the Year 1940 Supplies 200.00 Wright is a Republican and Mr. Church, Watervliet And make your alterations while PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL Former Superintendent of Schools at From Record of May 10, 1901. CHURCH order. I deliver. OTTO HINGST. Materials and Labor 150.00 Winn was a Democrat. there is time; Coloma Had Been in Poor Health Evergreen Gardens. Phone 80F21, Light and Power Bills 150.00 Commissioner Brant is graveling Just study this house, no tears should Rev. Alpheus M. Lusk. Pastor J. Francis Murphy. Paslor. Some Time. ""oloma. tf Estimated Expenses, Liabilities and the highway south of town. be shed. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m., fol- Disbursements for the City of Wat- Total $ 740.00 W. G. Thomas has been remodel- It's like any clay house when the (From The Coloma Courier) lowed by morning worship at 11 11 you have upholstering that you ervliet, County of Berrien, State of Total estimated Expenditures for ing and improving his barber shop tenant has fled. o'clock. Next Sunday is Mothers' vent done, let me have it now. Michigan, for the year beginning Friday, May 10, novena devotions I have lived in this house many days Howard E. Stearns, who was sup - the ensuing year including payment building. Day and the service will be appro- have samples from $1.00 up. March 1st, 1940 and ending March J* Mr. Robert McDonald and Miss : in honor of Our Sorrowful Mother at all alone, priate to the occasion. Exalt mother- erintendent of the Coloma schools E. A. ALBRIGHT. tl of Bonds and Interest for the year Just waiting and, Oh, how I long to about thirty years ago, and who for 1st, 1941 also the probable receipts 1940 $26,565.62 Mabel M. Lackey of Grand Rapids; St. Joseph's church, Watervliet, at hood by attending church next Sun- aside from the regular summer taxes were recently married. [7:30 p. m. Saturday, May 11, the go home; day. a number of years had been engaged in the insurance business at Kala- FLOWERS. PLANT S. FLORA1 as required by (Section 5 Chapter EVERY DAY AND C. G. Curtis has placed a handsome beginners' and first communion class Don't misunderstand me, this old The Young People's Societies will WORK. Flowers by wire every- new set of two chair fixtures in his at 9 a. m. Saturday from 7:30 to 9 world is fine. mazoo, died suddenly on Sunday, XVIII) of the City Charter. meet at the usual hours, 4 o'clock where . T. R. SHANE, "Florist* , ESTIMATED RECEIPTS barber shop. p. m., devotions and preparation for With God's birds, and flowers, and and 1:30 o'clock, respectively. May 5th, at a private nursing home tf Expenditures F. E. Baughman says in driving! holy communion. glorious sunshine. at Richland, Mich., following a heart Phone Watervliet 85-F3. March 1st, 1940 to March 1st, 1941 Rev. and Mrs. Lusk are now citi- Water Works: about the country he has found apple Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Mass It's a wonderful place, and a wonder- zens of Watervliet, having moved attack. Mr. Stearns had been suf- Water Works: ful plan, fering from diabetes for some time SEPTIC tanks, toilets, and cess pools orchards blossoming profusely. at Watervliet at 8:30. It is Commun- their goods to the parsonage last cleaned. LEON HENTSCHEL. Interest on Water Works Sale of Water $3,000.00 Clyde Hawks is sick with typhoid ion Sunday for the mon and boys And a wonderful, wonderful gift to Thursday. An informal reception and had gone to Richland for a rest tf 4- 21 Bonds $ 125.00 Taps, Services, Guar. Depts. fever. Mrs. Hawks is also on the man. and to recuperate, when he was Phone 7 F-12. Tank Repairs and Painting . 150.00 of the St. Joseph's parish. Mass at will be tendered them Sunday eve- stricken. and Miscellaneous 800.00 Well here we arc! would easily guess my identity. Af- sick list. Hartford at 10:30. The senior and ning, May 19, to which all residents Power, Lights and Heating . 650.00 Thcy say that "two are company ter the villian is finally unmask- Mrs. Stearns, who was the former WATCH, CLOCK, JEWELRY RE- 1 Mr. Caleb Forsyth went to Chi- junior classes of Bible history and Yet, somehow we feel when the of the community are urgently in- PAIRING — For reliable watch, Main Extensions 800.00 Total .$3,800.00 and three a crowd," but not this cd—the fun is all over. What's My cycle's complete Miss Edna DuVall of Coloma, a Water Works Clerk's Salary 350.00 cago last Saturday to accept a posi- catechism after the mass. vited. clock and Jewelry repairing, take Fire Department: time. Name? tion in the Moser-Burgess paper There are dear ones across we are sister of Postmaster Neva J. DuVall, Water Works Maintenance The introit of the mass is taken vour work to Watervliet Township, Sup- 1 was born three score and ten house. from the Book of Wisdom 1-7; the anxious to meet; passed away about twelve years ago, Mans Salary 450.00 The "What's My Name?" picture in WATERVLIET METHODIST and the survivors of Mr. Stearns are CHAS. F. ECKERT plies, Rental, Interest and yeai : ago about eight miles from The new steel bridge to take the epistle in the mass is taken from So we open the books and check up Repairs of Leaks, New Ser- here in Van Buren county. That last weeks issue was a picture of the past. CHURCH two daughters—Mrs. Arvin Faber of 154 Pleasant St vices, Materials and Labor 850.00 Miscellaneous 935.00 place of the old one north of town Acts of the Apostles 11:1-11. The Phone 21-W Watervliet Miscellaneous Receipts and county has been my home a good Kenneth Evans, now of Howell, arrived here Tuesday. The foreman And no more forced balances—this Rev. T. O. Lee, Pastor Greenville, Mich., and Mrs. G. D. Refund on Water Guar. p...... „ _ Michigan. He worked for several gospel is from St. John 14:23-31. The Also Electric Clocks. outside Fire Calls 200.00 part of my life but since living in of the job will probably be here in gospel teaches us that if we love is the last. Next Sunday is Mother's Day. Go Bayers of Grand Rapids. Funeral Depts. 50.00 Berrien county I have learned to like years in the "Midget" in Watervliet, Each item is checked; each page must services were held at Kalamazoo Compensation Insurance 25.00 a few days to commence the erect- Him and keep His word, our Father to church somewhere in honor and FOR SERVICE—Nice young boar Total $1,135.00 it and think it the best ever. leaving late last summer to work ing. in heaven will love us, and the be clean. memory of mother. Wednesday afternoon and the re- Supplies, Meters and Meter Am not tolling you more as you for Lawrence Dunham in Howell. mains were laid to rest in the Coloma 2 miles cast and '/J niile south of Postmaster Spreen is re-arranging Father will send us the Holy Spirit It's the passport we carry our builder Special Mother's Day services at Fittings 450.00 Street Maintenance: ,, cemetery. Watervliet. JOHN KOCSIS, Owner. Receipts from all sources 100.00 the office to accommodate the in- t0 teach us all things. The blessed supreme. 11:00 a. m. Each mother present will tl Miscellaneous, Telephone, Miss Coloma for Blos- creased business. He will move the trinity will, therefore, come to us So when I am through with this old receive a carnation. Freight and Express 50.00 Total $ 100.00 SUMMER BAND SCHOOL office into the rear of the store and and dwei| iM our hearts. house of clay Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. On Monday evening. May 13, the Main Line Water Meters — 350.00 som Festival the boxes will be set in a V shape j Prayers are requested this week Just box it up tight and lay it away; Epworth league at the parsonage at Berrien-Cass Christian Endeavor Un- FOR SALE—Quality Chickens, dress- Curb Lifcht Repairs: WPA Sponsors An TO BE ORGANIZED which will greatly facilitate the: for josoph putz of RFD Covert, who For the builder has promised when 6:30. ion will hold its annual meeting at ed to order at any time. Phone Total $4,300.00 Receipts from damaged 2-9U handling of mail. He will also put is reported very ill; for the Very this house is spent. Community Congregational church 189-R. TOM BOWERS. Street Maintenance: posts and broken in a large number of new boxes. To have one all finished with timber (Continued from Page One) MATT THAR DIED Rev. Thomas Cary, pastor of the St. FREE METHODIST CHURCH in Eau Claire at 7:45 p. m. "Power- Street Commissioner's glassware $ 75.00 Open House Week Thomas church, whose death occur- I sent. ful Leadership" will be the subject URAYING and TRANSFER—Any- Salary $ 420.00 registration after May 23rd. AT AGE OF 80 red Ascension Thursday; and for Rev. Ellsworth Moran, Pastor of the message Rev. C. W. Switzer, thing, anywhere. Phone 18, Water Street Sweeping 165.00 Total $ 75.00 We have tried to offer several -Gft(MlGCHILDMn THIRTY YEARS AGO Mrs. Neil Peters of Kalamazoo, sister While I live here in this one, it will Sunday School at 10:00. D. D., of St. Joseph, will bring at vliet. GORDON MATRAU. Supplies and Miscellaneous. 450.00 Miscellaneous Receipts: May 20 to 25 Set as Dates to Visit possible courses of study to the stud- of Mrs. Wm. Locey of Hartford, be that time. Rev. George H. Wilson, 300.00 Well-known Rcsidrnt of County, n«D mtfli From Record of May 13, 1910. Mother's Day Observance will be Snow Removal - Fines, Fees and andi Inspect Alinl DKision.nivioniv- oni. th(i,eo ents with the idea o^f fitting the par_ - whose death occurred Saturday at Exactly as I here have builded, you made in the Sunday school. A re- pastor of the First Christian church Grading and Filling 450.00 Miscellaneous $ 200.00 of students Ar Former Farmer and Road Com- It has been cool all this week. her late home. She is survived by see; at Benton Harbor, will conduct the FOR SERVICE—Belgian stallion 250.00 membrance will be given each moth- KARMAN, Jr., No. 18481. Tele- Gravel and Cinders i rangements can be made to rent any missioner, Passed Away May 6th. There was a sharp frost yesterday her husband and five children. We It's the kind of material we each er attending. A special gift will be installation service following the Labor on Streets 750.00 Total $ 200.00 1 w h morning. phone 86-F21, Watervliet. LEON The Professional and Service pr..- instrument ^ 4;you might desjre extend our condolence to the be- send across. given to the oldest mother, the election of officers. Miss Lorraine Compensation Insurance to try, and instruction will be offered Matthias Thar, one of Berrien Harris & Alfing W. W. Fisher says he has beans And if we build poorly, of course 'tis Seavers of Bridgman is chairman of SERON. 4-12tf Cemetery: jeets of the Works Progress Adminis- reaved family and relatives. youngest mother, and the mother Premiums 60.Q0 Sales of Cemetery Lots $ 300.00 tration now employ 141 men and for beginners, juniors, and advanced county's best known residents, a and sweet corn up in his garden. The Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazar- our loss. bringing the largest number of her the nominating committee. Other Oiling or Treating of Streets 475.00 players, not only in the techniques E. Woolcott has sold his livery CATERPILLAR TRACTOR WORK women in Berrien county, it was an- former member of the Berrien coun- eth, Mich., will welcome all to the You ask what material is best to children. members of the committee are Miss Street Improvements, Curb of their favorite istruments but also ty road commission when that body Groceries and Meats stable property on the east side of select, Olive Portinga of Three Oaks and —Farming and grading; full Total _$ 300.00 nounced by Mrs. Constance Kersting, Corpus Christi pageant and holy mass Class meeting at 11:00. and Gutters 1,000.00 district supervisor of the Professional music fundamentals as well as train- was created and the construction of PHONE 28 Main street to Thos. Carmody. There on the campus Sunday, May 26. 'Twas told you long since by the Lynden Becker of Eau Claire. Wm. equipment. Phone 9107. Sanitary Sewer Fund: Evening service begins at 7:30. tf RAINBOW LODGE. Traffic Light Operation ___ 40.00 and Service division of the WPA. ing in marching and drill in posture hard roads was in its infancy in this is a frontage of 28 feet. Pontifical mass will be celebrated at Great Architect. Geleske of Benton Harbor, union Purchase of Property for Receipts from Permits, Ser- and group activity. This aids de- Watervliet, Michigan W. S. Hodges made the trip from Preaching service at 8:15. Throughout Michigan nearly 20,000 community, and who was also a very 11:30 a. m. A field day devotion to "A new commandment I give unto There will be a missionary meet- registrar, will present information Street at end of Elm Street 200.00 vices and Misc. $ 150.00 velopment of self discipline for in- Kalamazoo to Watervliet last Mon- you. workers are employed on more than successful farmer and fruit grower! the blessed sacrament will be en- ing on Tuesday evening at the home regarding the State C. E. convention RICH TOP SOIL—By yard or load Road Entrance on High St. dividuals in working with a group. for many years, passed away at hisj day morning with his automobile in That you love one another, as I have which will be held in Detroit in Rainbow Lodge, Phone 9107. tf Total .$ 150.00 250 community service, welfare, and acted. Parishoners are requested to of Wm. Woodworth. to Sewage Treatment plant 200.00 research projects, according to fig- Both private and group lessons are home near Millburg on Monday eve- one hour and 44 minutes. join in the procession which will loved you." June. Miss Minnie Bittner, presi- Miss Joan Payne of Three Rivers obtainable. Act now! Turn in your C. E. Chamberlin, expert electri- Thursday evening, instead of the Estimated total Receipts for the ures released by Abner E. Larned. ning, May 6, 1940, at the age of 80 follow the mass. So the finest material to send up regular prayer service, all that can dent of the union, invites all Chris- ARE YOU INTERESTED in workinc Total $4,760.00 registration which guarantees an ed- cian and steam engineer, has accept- above year beginning March 1st, 1940 and State WPA administrator. years. He had been a resident of AUCTION SALE Morgan J. McMullen is spending, are invited to join in the service tian Endeavors from the two coun- your way thru an Aviation Course? ucational program this summer. For this community for about 60 years. ed a position with the Watervliet Is clear, straight-grained timber of ties to meet in Eau Claire. Opportunities for conscientious young Street Lighting: ending March 1st, 1941 $5,760.00 A great many people think of the week with his mother, Mrs. with the church in Benton Harbor. WPA as an agency which builds only further information see or call Mr. For some time Mr. Thar had been Paper Co. and is now engaged in Helen McMullen of RFD Coloma, brotherly love. men and women of good moral char- Electric Current for Street Kingsley, Band Director, VVatervllet Having sold my farm, I will hold getting the engines ready. Everyone is cordially invited to Extra Copies of The Record on Sale at Nu-Way Shop. Lighting $2,750.00 Estimated total Expenditures for roads and public buildings," Larned making his home with a daughter,: and will also spent Mother's Day attend all services. We appreciate your news items. acter to exchange full or part time the year beginning March 1st, 1940 high school. Mrs. C. H. Spies. a public auction at the farm 3 miles Death claimed two of Bainbridge's —Author Unknown. services for a portion of the tuition said. "They do not know that in with her. Mr. McMullen is connect- and ending March 1st, 1941 $26,565.62. every county of the state, projects The curriculum and the particular citizens within a few days—Adam ed with the People's City Service cost in several branches of Aviation. Total _$2,750.00 cost of each course is listed as fol- home vTfn R,^ [ -"h «'Coloma. across from the Krieger, brother of Fred Krieger, have been set up to provide useful Gas Co. in Chicago. In many cases the entire cost has Street Drains: Estimated total Receipts for the lows: side, where the deceased won quite Ingraham school, commencing at and Gustave Muntz of S. Bainbridge. May 9th was the pastor's natal CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES been paid in services with responsi Labor on Street Drains $ 300.00 year beginning March 1st, 1940 and work for clerical, recreational, edu- F. W. Cochrun has sold the Coloma Madam Cornelius Otis Skinner, cation and other 'white collar' work- Curriculum a reputation as a farmer, but later j 10.00 n IT1 nn feast day. daughter of the noted contemporary "Adam and Fallen Man" will be ble positions in practically every Materials on Drains 150.00 ending March 1st, 1941 $5,760.00 Mr. and Mrs. Thar moved to Benton p- 0n Courier and printing plant to Carl A. Pentecost Sunday takes its name ers." actor, is herself a poet, playwright, the subject of the lesson-sermon in branch of Aviation as the reward The Professional and Service Di- 1. Ten Beginners Band Classes of Harbor, where Mrs. Thar died ini Nelson of Benton Harbor, who will from the Greek word 'pente', which Stale age, education, present occu- Total $ 450.00 Estimated amount to be raised by move to Coloma at once and take lecturer, and gives us: all Christian Science churches thru- Taxation $20,805.62 vision is divided into three sections, ten group lessons $2.00 1933. means fifty, or fifty days after East- out the world on Sunday, May 12. pation, previous aviation experience Police Department: each providing a special type of ser- 2. Ten Junior Band Classes and Mr. Thar is survived by three: possession of the plant. er. The great and learned Pope Leo TO THE SISTINE MADONNA if any; and enclose 3c stamp for par- Tues.,Mayl4,1940 Agent J. L. Ingalls of Hartford The Golden Text (John 3:6) is: Chief of Police Salary $ 300.00 Signed by: vice to Michigan communities ten group lessons $2.00 sons—Ferdinand J. Thar, the well- XIII wrote to the world in 1897: "Ac- Mary, most serenely fair. "That which is born of the flesh is ticulars. AVIATION APPRENTICE Traffic Officer at School 3. Ten Beginners Band Classes and known strawberry grower who lives' came very near having to do busi- Hear an unbeliever's prayer; raised through local sponsor of Work Pro- cording to His inscrutable counsels, BUREAU. Box 64-KC. Benton Har A. W. WOODRUFF, Mayor. flesh; and that which is born of the Salary 240.00 jects Administration programs. The ten group lessons including march- near Riverside: Matt Thar, who re- ness for the Pere Marquette in a our Saviour did not will to complete Nurtured in an austere creed. bor, Mich. 5-10p The following personal properly boxcar as he did while agent here spirit is spirit." Special Police 65.00 CLAIR E. SHEPARD, City Clerk welfare division embraces such ac- ing drill. (Complete summer sides on a farm near Hartford: and ... . ,. „ uinu™* His office entirely himself but, as He Sweet lady she has need Among the Bible citations is this Constable Calls 80.00 course) $3.00 Adolph Thar of Benton Harbor; by Will be sold to the highest bidder. when the Watervliet depot burned a Of the solace of thy grace; Budget Committee, 1940. tivities as preparation of hot school had received it from the Father, so passage (Genesis 1:26): "So God cre- SALE—Boats, new and used Supplies and Miscellaneous. 15.00 4. Ten Junior Band Classes and ten three daughters—Mrs. Jacob UODKFS number of years ago. The Hartford to New HIGH-with increased FOR lunches for underprivileged children, 3 He transmitted it for its completion See the tears that stain her face depot caught fire last Monday after- ated man in his own image, in. the LOUIS LHOTKA. Compensation Insurance sewing of wearing apparel for num- group lessons, including march- Boni of Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. C. H. * "UK,at" to the Holy, Ghost." Many Christians As she kneels to beg your love. image of God created he him; malt Premiums 20.00 ing drill. (Complete summer Spies at the Thar home, and Mrs.! 12 Head of Cattle noon and the south end, including the would like to have seen Jesus when You whom no one taught her of. 5-17p PUBLIC HEARING erous public and relief agencies, re- old eating house part, was destroyed and female created he them." Night Police Officers Salary 480.00 pairing and making toys for numer- course) $3.00 Louis Kling of Hartford; also by, iqHMdofHoffs He tarried here below. But that is (The story is told that Cornelius Correlative passages to be read ON CITY BUDGET Two Public Appearances. three sisters—Mrs. Adolph HerzogofV l* neaa or " K before the local fire company suc- neither possible nor necessary, for was so edified as she knelt before POWER,MII£AGE, QUKK-SrARTING FOR SALE—One-quarter-horse elec ous schools and hospitalized child- from the Christian Science textbook, Total $1,200.00 5. Ten Baton Twirling lessons and Donna, Texas, Mrs. Catherine Stark Large lot of Farming Imple* ceeded! in extinguishing the blaze. we have with us another divine per- the original of Raphael's "Sistine trie mottor, good condition. ren, growing and canning foods for Hartford hopes to have a new depot "Science and Health with Key to the MRS. MILA AUSTIN, Fire Department: Notice is hereby given that the welfare division agencies, and var- marching drill with band .. $3.50 and Mrs. Joseph Kuggel of Chicago; ments. son, who perfects the work of Christ Madonna" and was inspired to write Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, City Commission of the City of 6. Ten Private Lessons for ten and by two brothers—Jacob Thar of as a result of the fire. in the world. It is the Holy Ghost this appeal to one whose love had 5-10-p 216 Park St Fireman' Pay Roll $ 450.00 ious cleaning, renovating and mat- Some Household Goods. include the following (p.267): "The Supplies and New Fire Hose 550.00 Watervliet, Michigan, will hold a ron's service activities. Community weeks (30 minute duration) also Benton Harbor and John Thar of who brings forth in our souls the been denied her in the teachings of offspring of God start not from mat- public hearing on the annual City including Junior Concert Band Canada; besides 22 grandchildren fruits of our redemption through her childhood.) MARL! MARL! MARL! Insurance on Trucks 35.75 service covers education, recreation- ter or ephermal dust. They are in Your land needs Marl. It is better Service on Trucks, Gas and Budget at the Commission Hall in al, library, music, museum, art and classes $5.00 and four great grandchildren. Fun- Jesus Christ. The Easter morn of and of Spirit, divine Mind, and so the City Hall on Tuesday, May 14th, [ 7. Concert Band Membership with eral services were held from St. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Christ's resurrection was short, but and cheaper than lime. You can Oils 50.00 writers' projects. forever continue." spread my marl with your manure Compensation Insurance 1940, al 8:00 o'clock p. m., at which The recreational division operates instructive rehearsal and concerts John's Catholic church on Thursday TERMS CASH From Record of May 14. 1915. the bright day of the church's life 1 once every week. Salary paid to morning, conducted by Rev. Fr. G. A, goes on forever, giving strength and Salem Lutheran Church The spreader. We load your truck. Un- Premiums 150.00 time all persons interested will be playgrounds, art and craft activities, A. R. Schorer is moving his house- limited credit on your personal note. given an opportunitty to be heard in leisure time classes, swimming pools, advanced and experienced solo Witteman; interment in the Catholic life to souls through the beneficent What the stars say about your: cemetery at Watervliet. hold goods to Kalamazoo. Rev. W. H. Franzmann, Pastor. birthday—the first of a series of: The Government will pay you $1.00 Total - _$1,235.75 regard to said budget. dancing classes, and many other ac- and first chair players. Two one- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. influence of the Holy Ghost. There- day trips for pleasure with no fore, let us not lose precious mo- On Sunday, May 12th, the festival horoscopes illustrated in full color by a yard to spread marl on your own Official Salaries: Dated May 4th, 1940. tivities. The educational division Claude Tacy north of Coloma. Tues- Perfectly land. See my pit on North Farm, conducts nursery schools for under- playing obligations. This is free W. D. WOOD. Prop. ments vainly wishing to have lived of Pentecost will be observed. This Erte, remarkable European artist,' Mayor's Salary $ 100.00 day morning. CLAIR E. SHEPARD. privileged children and operates an to advanced and experienced One "House for Rent" want ad is when Jesus went about doing good. is the festival of the Holy Spirit. The with interpretations by Norvell, pop- i between Hartford and Keeler. Six Commissioner's Salaries City Clerk Once more the Watervliet streets service is at 10:00 a. m. and will be ular Hollywood astrologer. Be sure WM. A. BURNETTE. at $25.00 each 150.00 adult education program in vocation- players only. worth 100 window cards. EARL FRANZ, And F. C REED, Clerk resound with the cheerful sound of Let us look to the divine comforter, followed by the Sunday school and to see this page in the American i Burnette Farms, Clerk's Salary 180.00 al, and cultural fields. Doc Yak's horn as he goes sailing up the Holy Ghost, whom He and the Balanced "The Golden Stranger" by S. Bible hour. The choir will sing Weekly, the magazine distributed •: vV •• 5-10 Hartford, Michigan. 275.00 The Research and Records Divi- and down in old 348. Father sent to be ever with us. Let Treasurer's Salary "Holy Ghost With Light Divine." with next Sunday's Chicago Herald- Assessor's Salary 150.00 sion of WPA. in co-sponsorship with Andrew Wood. Fist installment of A large number of Watervliet peo- us resolve under His sweet influence MICHIGAN MIRROR . . a stirring story of love and adven- to go about doing good ourselves to On Sunday, May 19th, the annual American.—Adv. FOR RENT—Small apartment on Board of Review 50.00 local agencies, makes surveys of ple will attend the May Festival at confirmation service will be held at Main street. ALLEN WOODRUFF. City Attorney 150.00 NEWS LETTER community problems such as check- lure in which exciting situations Benton Harbor. The Minneapolis all men, especially in the course of MOTOR our daily duties. 10:00 a. m. The details of this ser- 5-10tf Compensation Insurance ing the flow of travel or the need move hand in hand wth suspense Symphony Orchestra of eighty pieces vice will be announced next week. 10.00 for civic improvement: tabulating and surprise to a dramatic climax, gives an entertainment this afternoon Proverbs: "The first step 'is all the Premiums difficulty. The greatest men are the WANTED AT ONCE—Young woman (Continued From First Page) useful public information; and assist- This new serial begins in The Amer- and one this evening. Monday eve- with some business training; must Total .$1,065.00 ing in copying, inventorying, and ican Weekly, the magazine distrib- Blossom Week ning, Evan Williams, concert tenor, simplest. The raven thinks her FUEL If Fitzgerald s elc tion was due young the fairest in the woods." be willing to learn technical details. preserving historical records. uted with next Sunday's Chicago will sing. TWO PICTURES Cemetery: more to an anti-Murphy reaction Residents of Berrien county who Herald-American.—Adv. Mrs. Delia Welcher of Mackinac Small salary to start. Write letter Materials and Labor _$ 375.00 SMALL FIELDS stating qualifications to R. S., care following the sit-down strike in 1937 are interested in observing projects Island wishes to ask the prayers of An old farm-house, with meadows Supplies 100.00 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO wide, of Record office. 5-10p than to a positive action in behalf of in this area are invited to visit these Berrien ranked as the eighth coun- friends of this parish for the welfare Compensation Insurance Fitzgerald—and such a conclusion activities during "WPA-Sponsors Op- ly in Michigan in the number of traf- Events And sweet with clover on each side; From Record of May 15, 1925. of her devoted aunt, Mrs. Adele M. Premiums 5.25 has been voiced privately by leading en House Week" from May 20 thru fic fatalities in 1939, according to Donnelly, whose condition remains A bright-eyed boy, who looks from PIANOS, Accordions, Band Instru- Maynard Sternaman was in town very critical. out and D-X, always "Ahead oi ments—new - used. The beautiful RopuhMcans—tnen what will be the May 25. For further information re- the Michgan Traffic Summary pub- Total $ 480.25 popu'ar trend in Michigan next No- last Monday. He and his family re- • • • The door with woodbine wreathed the Parade," naturally Estey Spinet Piano, selected for Blos- garding projects in Berrien county lished in the Michigan Police Jour- cently returned from Florida, where about now is higher in anti- some Festival Pageant use. Sparkling Poor Fund: vember if Dickinson is the Republi- write or phone the WPA Recreation nal. The summary credited Berrien You Can't Afford to Miss! can nominee and Van Wagoner is the office at 860 East Main street, Ben- with 374 accidents which brought they spent the winter. { THE OLD CLAY HOUSE And wishes his one thought all day: knock, but not at the tone, reasonable prices. Tuning. Free Berrien County Welfare Supervisor Chas. Hennesey hasi "O if 1 couuld but fly away from TIGHT PLACES estimate. J. E. BROWNING, St. Board $ 800.00 Democratic choice? ton Harbor, phone 8124. death to 43 and injuries to 270. expense of other qual- Medical Services and Party leaders are scanning the skies been busy ever since the adjourn- When I am through with this old This dull spot the world to see, ities. D-X maintains Joseph, Mich. 3-10p O ment of the county board, making 1 clay house of mine, How happy, happy, happy. Miscellaneous 200.00 hcj;.-fully for a sign. the annual assessment of property in When no more guide lights through How happy I should be!" all its other superior WANTED—5 or 6-room modern The answer will depend to a large the township. He has the work com- ^ windows shine performance proper- house in Watervliet. PETE HICKS Total .$1,000.00 degree upon whom the Republicans FRIDAY, MAY 10th • FUN DAY pleted with the exception of the ^b°x " "P a"d ^ away Amid the city's constant din, ties — assures a new and Democrats nominate for presi- Miscellaneous Fund: dent. For 1940 is a national cam- Report On New Source Of Power 8:00 P. M. Mummers Parade from Paw Paw Lake resorts. Mr. Hen- With the other clay houses of yester- A man who round the world has been. high in all-around FOR SALE—Odd lots of House Paint, Fuel and Lights $ 260.00 Friday, May 10th—Fun Day nesey says there is considerable newi . y.:. .. r • j j * -r Who 'mid the tumult and the throng. Flat Wall Paint, 4-Hour Enamels, paipn year—don't forgot! 2:00 P. M. Pel Parade, Benton Benton Harbor to St. Joseph. u IN ADDITION motoring satisfaction. Insurance and Premium Harbor. A thousand youngsters Sponsored by Knights of Bios property to come on the township And with it, my friends, do try if Is thinking, thinking all day long— and Lacquers. Also closing out en- on Bonds 100.00 yOU 3 "O could I only tread once more parading pets of every dehcrip- sotn. A gala fun parade filled tax rolls for the first time. u .u "' *• . t u tire stock of Alabastine at real bar- Miscellaneous 400.00 with novelty, comedy and mirth. Mr and Mrs. G. A. Troyer and To bury the wrongs since first I began The field path to the farm-house door, gain prices NU-WAY SHOP Dewey Movement tion. Many novel conveyances, To 1,ve m Elections 185.00 hands and pet floats. Many new features this year. daughter of Rugby. N. Dakota, visited i this house, bury deep and The old, green meadows could I see, % 5-10 tf More than a year ago two Michi- 1 How happy, happy, happy, Sundries, Supplies and relatives and friends here last Sat- forget, Printing 300.00 gan-born Republicans, Thomas E. 1 wa lt to be st uare and out of our How happy I should be!" urday. They were driving through ' l y FOR SALE—Portable Oven, Beds Telephone Services 100.00 Dewey and Arthur Vandenberg, on their way to Detroit and Kalama-1 cle"l: —Marian Douglass Uppcr-Cuinper Chairs, zinc covered Service Tab- agreed to stay out of each other's Services on Cars and Trucks 100.00 SATURDAy/ MAY 11th # Governor's Day zoo and Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Troyer When 1 meet the grand architect les, suitable for restaurant. Dishes Advertising 50.00 home field—Dewey out of Michigan was formerly Miss Maud Wigent of supreme and silverware. WABANA HOTEI^ and Vandenberg out of New York. Densely Populated Nation FORD TRACTDR Labor at City Hall and 5:00 P. M. Aerobatic Exhibition, Watervliet. Face to face, I want to be clean. Paw Paw Lake. 5-10p Regarding Vandenberg as the Saturday, May 11th— Governor's Belgium is the most densely popu- City Dump 350.00 Ross Feld, Benton Harbor Air Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harmon state's favorite son for the presi- Day were very happy to receive a tele- lated European country, with a pop- port. Of course, I know it's too late to ulation of 710 to the square mile. with Lubrication WALL PAPER STEAMER for rent— Total .$1,845.00 dency, the state republican organi- gram announcing the arrival on May If you have old wall paper to re- zation has been plumping enthus- (Gov. Dickinson and state officials Curb Light Repairs: 9:00 P. M. Night of Nights Ball, 6 of Jimmy Harmon II at the home move take it off with steam. Phone iastically for the Grand Rapids sen- will l)e guests of honor Shadowland, St Joseph. Spon of Mr. and Mrs. Sturges Harmon, in Supplies, Glassware and ator, and it is a foregone conclusion Ferguson System 128W. GEO. McNEES. 5-17 Lamps $ 200.00 sored by the Twin City Junior Hollywood, Cal. The young man is that Vandenberg will receive Michi- 9:00 A.M.Baton Twirlers'Contest, Chaml)er of Commerce Nation a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Services and Labor 100.00 gan's support on the first vote at Benton Harbor High Scht»ol. A allv known orchestra will furn- Sum^f ON Cvm GALLON vf of Watervliet. The World's News Seen Through • Fence comers, irregular MONUMENTS. MARKERS. VASES, the Philadelphia convention np thrilling spectacle featurinK ish the music. Fun reigns sup- URNS Total $ 300.00 fields and garden plots mean month. over 100 of the finest drum maj- reme through the whole affair. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Everything for your cemetery lot. Park Fund: Howard Lawrence, former stale ors and baton artista in the Many novelty numbers will be An Intcruational Daily Newspaper nothing to this compact A special high heat-resisting lubricant is proc- Large selection. Supplies $ 400.00 treasurer succeeding Frank D. Mc- country. introduced and the smartest Old newspapers for sale at the Labor 675.00 dancing party of the season is Record Office. is Truthful—Constructive—Unbiased—Free from Sensational- unit You get into places essed into D-X in its manufacture to protect all Open evenings and Sundays. Kay, launched a Vandenberg boom K ism — Editorials Arc Timely and Instructive and Itt Daily VICTOR E. FERGUSON, Light Bill 675.00 a year ago. Leslie Butler, personal 1:30 P. M. Grand Floial Parade, anticipated. even horses can't work. starting in St. Joseph and end- f Features, Together with the Weekly Magazine Section, Make upper-cylinder parts. Scientifically correct, this Pipestone Road at Napier Avenue, Compensation Insurance secretary of the governor, has been Sunday,May 12—Blossom Sunday \ the Monitor an Ideal Newspaper for the Home. Premium 10.00 active in behalf of the Vandenberg- ing in Benton Harbor The Desk blotters at Record Office. There are so many ad- EXTRA performance feature of D-X cannot be Benton Harbor, near entrance Crys- nation's ootatanding annual (Mothers' Day) tal Springs cemetery. Phone 9658. for-president movement. But when The Christian Science Publishing Society vantages with the new Ford Total .$1,120.00 the Michigan senator declined to parade. Miles of gorgeous floats 10:00 A.M. Blossom services in One, Norway Street, Boston, Massachusetts compared to haphazard mixtures obtained by 5-17 and hundreds of beautiful girls. all the churches. (Queens at the tractor and Ferguson sys- Sanitary Sewer Repair Fund: leave Washington to compete in per- NEW YORK CITY—Scientists at Columbia University with the cyclotron Price $12.00 Yearly, or $1.00 a Month. recording machine which they used in atom-smashing a new substance, 33 musical organization- to fill Methodist Church. St. Joseph.) pouring a "top cylinder oil" into the gasoline in Materials $ 175.00 son with Dewey in western states the air with melody. Half a rail- Saturday Issue, including Magazine Section, $2.60 a Year. tem—you should see it in and the state primary verdicts show- known as U-235, which is reported to be capable of yielding power Introductory Offer, 6 Issues 25 Cents. the tank—which other companies recommend, Labor 250.00 lion visitors witnessed the pro- 5:00 P. M. Aerobatic Exhibition, Engineer's Services 75.00 ed a definite trend towards the New 5,000,000 times that available from coal of the same amount by weight. cession in 1939 and a larger Ross Field. Bentou Harbor Air- Name operation for yourself. Well The new source of power is a natural substance found abundantly in the but for which they make an extra charge averag- Compensation Insurance York racket-busting prosecutor, cer- crowd is anticipated this year. port. be glad to arrange a demon- tain Republican leaders began to get earth in many parts of the world and was separated for the first time in 11 Address T. L. Van Scyoc Premiums 22.00 stration for you on your ing If per gallon. Yet D-X costs you no more nervous. pure form in the pioneer experiments at the Physics Department of Colum- SAMPLE COPY ON REQUEST meivwiMelvillef A.B. muruvtawiMcPherson. v.of* Lowell. bioia Universityunivcrsuy.. Lefa'rnt two right: Dr. E. T-•. Booth, research physicist; Dr. -J•. R. • —, |k ir^ A k # L A M . m i r»l lkir\ A vy farm. than nationally advertised "regular" gasolines. Carpenter and Repair Total -$ 522.00 VITAMIN B who was a candidate against former i)unninCi professor of physics; and Dr. A. V. Grosse. a John Simon Guggen- • CMMH^y 12 ^ BLObSOM SUNUAY Work—by hour or Sidewalk Repair Fund: Governo-r Fitzgeralr;1,1d twf.noo year\r#»:irsc ago:ian, . . l • * » Materials $ 200.00 heim research fellow. $ P Q C ^ Traete at Dortn, MUl Hundreds of Gasolines but Only ONE D-X contract. Labor 100.00 and Senator Herman H. Dignan of Thrifty Stimulant for Owosso seized upon the opportunity 303 Tins(Hm)M !•••••• •wMNHMtaMii Watervliet Record, Watervliet, Mich., May 10, 1940 Mrs. Mae Smith is driving a new Mrs. H. Altringer who has been Chevrolet coupe. spending the winter at Winter Haven, A&P CLERK'S WEEK Mrs. Adelia Oopeland returned PAW PAW LAKE NEWS Fla., returned to her home at Paw INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BREVITIES Monday from her trip to Washing- Paw lake last week. ton, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goff, Jr., ar- The Clerk's Week Sale Mrs. Paul Jones was confined to rived home from St. Petersburg, THANKS, FOLKS! Is in honor of Paul, Donal Cutler is enjoying a week's the house the past week on account Florida, recently. Who gives cheerful service Cheerio and stuff! I wish to ex- vacation at his home here. To one and to all. of illness. R. H. Wood is reported to be mak- press my appreciation to those who Mrs. L. J. Palmer still remains ill Mr. and Mrs. Gus Trechel of Lan- summer home at Doty's landing, have patronized the Midway camp at her home in East Watervliet. We have specials and sales. sing spent the week end at the W. summer home at Doty's landing, during my regime as proprietor. I Mrs. Harry Leverton is confined G. Thomas home. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson Gigantic and small. wish also to bespeak the good will But our Clerk's Week Sale to her home on First street because Miss Betty Geisler spent last Wed- have returned from Chicago and are of these patrons in behalf of the new Is the greatest of all. BEST QUALITY ALWAYS of illness. nesday in Kalamazoo as a birthday at their cottage at Forest Beach for the season. owners, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hent- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burnsworth guest of Miss Dorothy Hoffman. schel of Kalamazoo. The same con- R. H. Wood is reparted to be mak- May thirteenth to eighteenth. and family spent the week end in genial atmosphere that has always Mr. and Mrs. Robert Becht and ing extensive improvement to his Remember the date. Wabash, Ind. characterized the Midway camp will IT'S A PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU daughters were guests last Sunday of Summer hame at Doty's landing. If you wait till the next week. I'm sure, prevail under the new Mrs. Carl Hingst fell at her home Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Shoff of Toquin. Paw Paw lake. Glen Allen is doing You'll be one week too late. on Pleasant street Wednesday, in- Mrs. Jessie Allen of Allegan, is the work. ownership. Drop 'round and meet the Hentschels. You'll like 'em. juring her back. spending the week with her daughter Captain and Mrs. V. B. Ludwig Next week is the week. Mrs. Owen Partridge and son Don- and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones. who spent the winter at St. Louis, TED "MIDWAY" VanSCYOC Be sure to read our ad; Friday and Saturday nie, who have been on the sick list Frank Haynes, who has been seri- Michigan, arrived here Wednesday If you don't, it's your loss the past ten days, are much improv- and are now at their home at Edge- And you're sure to feel bad. ously ill for six or seven weeks, was CARD OF THANKS FINE GRANULATED SUGAR 10 lbs. 43(» ed. able to be out of the house for the water, Paw Paw Lake. Each spring the A & P Tea Co. Donna Kay Collins, daughter of first time yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ravenkamp We wish to thank the relatives FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER lb. 30c Mr. and Mrs. Arvon Collins, is vis- of Detroit and the former's mother, designates one week as Clerk's Week Mrs. Theron Forbes and her broth- and friends for their kind expressions in recognition of the clerk organiza- iting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. er, R. E. Hegel and his son, Frank Mrs. Sarah Ravenkamp, who spent of sympathy shown us during the the winter with them, are at the tion's work for the year. More at- A. A. LaPlante of Eau Claire this Hegel of Grand Rapids were in Wa- recent illness and passing of our PICNIC HAMS lb. 14c Wabana hotel, Forest Beach. tractive prices are offered to the week. tervliet last Monday. mother. Also Rev. Moran for his Harold Kinyon Sr. has announced public during this week than any Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Walter are The financial committee of the of- comforting words and all those who PORK LOIN ROAST, End Cut lb. 16c the sale of a new speed boat to other sale of the year. —Adv. the parents of a sx pound four and ficial board of the Methodist church sent floral offerings. George K. Ferguson. The new boat one-half ounce daughter, born Tues- met Monday evening at the home of SLICED BACON lb. 17c is a twenty-two foot Gar Wood, THE STAFFORD FAMILY day morning May 7th at Mercy hos- Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Price. capable of developing a speed of forty pital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews MEATY SHORT RIBS OF BEEF lb. JQg H. C. Warriner of the Rosenberg miles an hour. It will be known as Recent survey figures by the fed- attended the graduation exercises of Ettamar II and will rate as the sec- & Forbes Co., who has been ill at eral Farm Credit Administration their nephew, Elton Andrews, in Un- ond fastest boat on Paw Paw lake. show that Michigan produces more MILD WISCONSIN CHEESE lb. 21c his home in Coloma for the past two ion Mills, Ind., last Sunday. weeks, still remains ill but is im- On May 2nd, the Paw Paw Lake than 82,000,000 pounds of butter Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wagner and son 10c proved. Sewing Circle met at the home of annually. The survey also shows that COTTAGE CHEESE lb. Tommy, of Bryan, Ohio, spent the Mrs. Winifred Budd. Mrs. Nelson 36 per cent was manufactured in Mr. James McLaughlin and Mr. week-end with Mrs. Wagner's par- read a paper on "An All Around cooperatively managed plants, slight- and Mrs. John McLaughlin of Chi- FRESH GROUND HAMBURGER ... 2 lb.. 25c ents, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Brown. Boy's Room." There were sixteen ly lower than the national level of cago spent the week-end with the 39 per cent. James McLaughlin family here in The Ladies Aid Society of the members and one guest present. The 25c Methodist church will meet with next meeting will be at the home of PURE PORK SAUSAGE 2 lbs. Watervliet. Mrs. C. W. McNiel on South Main Mrs. Herman Epple on May 16th, N. B. C. SHREDDED WHEAT, 2 12-oz. pkgs. 17c Bill Dunham opened up his new street Tuesday afternoon. May 14th. Mrs. Shrosbree will have a paper, restaurant in Benton Harbor this "Chippendale and How to Know It." MEET ME AT THE week. The new venture has been Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Brown of Chi- The hostess served dainty refresh- "M I D W A Y!" SOFTAS1LK CAKE FLOUR . . . . 44 oz. pkg. 23c named "The Midget," and is located cago visited Sunday at the home of ments. on Fair avenue near Main street. Mrs. Brown's sister. Mrs. L. J. Palm- PALMOLIVE, Popular Toilet Soap Reg. bar gC Mrs. Jack Ridgeway of Wabash, er who is convalescing from an ill- Ind., arrived Tuesday evening for a ness. MATCHES, Royal Blue . 6 16-C.l. Ige. boxes 19 visit with her husband. Jack Ridge- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Moody vis- C way of the Community Service Store ited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Finest Blue Tips — Strike Anywhere and her daughter and family, Mr. Skomp, in Newberry, Indiana, Sun- and Mrs. Clarence McNiel. day. Mrs. Moody remained for a few 'CELERY IS A I-/55k Su/un- Gtamt/ 3 lb. can Mb. un Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Price, Mr. and days' visit. H. G. GEISLER DEFT. STORE Mrs. Gordon Rice and son Gary, and V. F. Quigley, Paw Paw avenue, NERVE TOMIC* Mrs. Leora Geisler were Sunday who has been on the sick list for BESSIE GEISLER, Administratrix • TRUE • FALSE %%CRISC045c 17c dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James the past six months, has so far re- Unfortunately, no foods are Pure Shortening Dunham and family. The birthday covered that he has resumed a part of Mrs. Dunham was celebrated on of his duties in the office of the in themselves "nerve tonics." this occasion. Watervliet Paper company. m This fable may have orlginat Mrs. Ecil Wigent spent the week- The Plymouth Guild of the Con- Complete line of l^ed by connecting the fibers in end with relatives in Kalamazoo so gregational church has invited the celery with the fibrous ON SALE ALL WEEK she could be near her husband who structure of the nerve has been in Bronson hospital for Ladies Aid to a party given in honor of Mrs. A. M. Lusk to be held at the WINDOW SHADES MAY 10th TO MAY 16th INCLUSIVE observation for the past two weeks. cells. FALSE Mr. Wigent is much improved and church June 3 at 2:30. Please phone is expected home the latter part of your acceptance to Mrs. Sterner as Prices 35c-50c-75c soon as possible. BLACK TEA .... Vi lb. pkg. 19c; Va lb. pkg. 37? this week. Royal Blue Fragrant Orange Pekoe—Costs Less Than Ibc Regarding the picture under the We cut them to fit your windows per cup — Iced Tea Peps You Up Mr. and Mrs. Merton Babcock and two children of Kalamazoo were "What's My Name?" caption in last FRUIT COCKTAIL, 15 oz. can 140; 30 oz. can 23e Sunday guests of the former's par- week's issuue of The Record, Mrs. Blue Front Choice ents" Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Babcock. Minnie Allen of Buchanan writes: 9x12 fell base Rugs - $4.95 CRACKERS, Sunshine Krispy 1 lb. pkg. 17^ Mr. and Mrs. John Slenker re- The name of the boy in this picture turned Sunday from a winter's stay is Kenneth Evans, son of Edwin Ev- in Florida and are now at their home ans of Watervliet." 6x9 " '' " $2.98 in Benton Harbor. Ralph Hamlin, former Watervliet Mrs. Harold Peirce returned Mon- resident who has been working in 27x34 inch " 39c day evening from Detroit where she Benton Harbor during the past year, 'STARVE A TEVER IVORYSIUPsk Tc has been for the past two weeks, due has been promoted to the position of 18x27 « " 10c ... TEED A COLD* to the serious illness of her brother- foreman of the service department of • TRUE • FALSE Guest Ivory 6 bars 25^ in-law, T. S. Muffit, who will be con- the Benton Harbor branch of the fined in the Providence hospital in International Harvester Company. In many cases this is definitely that city for some time. ENJOYABLE FOODS Miss Betty Geisler, popular and harmful, as it is necessary to Mrs. Lloyd Boyer of this city and talented young singer of Watervliet, GROCERY SPECIALS prevent losses of weight and IT WILL PAY YOU TO REMEMBER her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude sang two solos last Wednesday eve- strength, since disease may Simpson of Pollywog Road, Hartford, ning when the Hartford Philharmonic PRESERVES, Pure Fruit lib. tumb. 19c returned Tuesday evening from a use up body tissues if insuf- club presented an interesting and ficient food is taken. FALSE. Peach - Pineapple - Cherry - Apricot motor trip to Springfield, 111., where diversified program at the Federated IT 10 lbs. Sugar .... 470 PRESERVES, Pure Fruit 1 lb. tumb. 21C they visited Mr. Simpson's bro'iher. church in that city. Strawberry - Raspberry - Seedless Black Raspberry They also visited relatives in Peoria, 2 lbs Soda Crackers 150 111. They were gone five days. Mrs. Bessie Martin and sons enter- 1* SALE \ PILLSBURY'S Pancake Flour . . 20 oz. pkg. tained as recent guests Mr. and Mrs. A Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weed of Chi- Louis Wexler and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Center Cut Ten- Self Rising cago were here Friday to attend the K LARGE PACKAGE TASTY SYRUP, Royal Blue Rich . . . . Pt. jug 18c Stamler of Chicago. The Chicagoans operetta "lolanthe," in which Mrs. were highly pleased with the Sun- CONCENTRATED i derized Ham, Ib 250 MARSHMALLOWS 2 l-lb. bags 25c Weed's nephew, James Woodruff, were highly pleased with the musi- played one of the leading roles, and cale sponsored by the Garden Club. Window Lite Glass Royal Blue — Fluffy Fresh were well pleased with the perform- WHOLE RICE, Blue Front New .. 2 l-lb. pkgs. 15c ance. They stopped in Michigan Mrs. Wm. Barnum entertained SUPER SUDS* Cleaner, 6-oz bot. 100 City to call on Mr. Weed's brother, eight little friends of her daughter, FOR ONLY \i WHEN •AN ORANGE EXTRACT, Lemon or Vanilla .. 2 %-oz. boils. 19< Peggy, at a twelve o'clock luncheon Franklin Weed, before returning to YOU BUY I OA Wall Paper Clean- Extra Pure Chicago on Sunday. at her home on South Pleasant street CONTAINS MORE DR. PRICE'S BAKING POWDER .. 12 oz. can 16c last Saturday. The guest of honor 2 URGE PACKAGES I Jj} ^ er, can,.. 100 WATER THAN A Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings was Miss Jean Anne Stuckum, of GOLD DUST Large pkg. 15^ were in Kalamazoo Sunday to attend North Watervliet who spent Friday POTATO' Let the Twins do the Work the celebration given for Mr. and and Saturday at the Barnum home. Q T«UE Q FALSE Mrs. William Walker of that city who CAMAY SOAP, Popular Economical, reg. bar 5^ were celebrating their fifty-first Here it another case where GUEST QUALITY COFFEE .. lb. vac. can 25c wedding anniversady. A family din- appearances deceive. A Royal Blue Flavor Sealed — Enjoy the Best — It's ner was held at the new home of •qmptsmi potato contains just as ;Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker in their Economical — 60 Delicious Cups Per Pound fe ' ' much water as an or- honor. Mrs. Clyde Walker is a ange. FALSE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE .... 46 oz. jumbo can 17* daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings. Pure Natural Mrs. Arnold Hirsh of Beverly Hills, PRUNE PLUMS, Su-Z-Q Fresh .. 30 oz. can 140 Cal., is a guest of her parents, Mr. " 11 r SALT, Plain or Iodized 3 2-lb. drums 20c and Mrs. Willis Brown at Coloma ARE ALL B£L RS Royal Blue — Always Pours and her sister, Mrs. Lyle Herron of ALIKE?". . . Try Watervliet. She wll also be a guest SCHMIDT'S, and you'll agree CIDER VINEGAR, Royal Blue Pure, qt. bot. 13c of her brother, Walter Brown, of STALEY'S CUBE STARCH .... 2 l-lb. pkgs. 13c South Bend for a few days during all beers are not^ alike. For her month's stay in this vicinity. here is a low-calorie beer that No Waste Mrs. Lyle Herron entertained at a gives you truly different real WAX-RITE Liquid Floor Wax Pt. can 39c dinner in honor of her sister Thurs- day evening of this week. beer flavor. You'll enjoy AR-BE FAMOUS FOODS—Corn, Peas, Green SCHMIDT'S be- or Wax Beans 3 No. 2 19 oz. cans 39C d Crown cause it's light, Tender Flavory—Hour Fresh. Preparedness—Get a yet full-bodied ... Dozen Assorted. Folks ask for second helpings because ifs NEV- CORNED BEEF, Royal Blue 12 oz. can 210 d*cstcrn Tender Tasty mm. omonq ER SWEET ..be- DRIED BEEF 5 oz. jar 23c cause it TASTES Royal Blue Wafer Sliced RIGHT ... and HAM ALA KING .... 11 oz. can 19c Ifs got to b« good remember, Broadcast Delicious to win twko os mony cus- SCHMIDT'S PEACHES, Home Style ...... 30 oz. can 25c tomers cm tho noxt most is DIETETICALLY NON-FATTEN- Royal Blue Shortcake Sliced popular brand! When so auay ING compared SPAGHETTI . 3 20-oz. cans 25c motorists back their No. 1 choice wtdi Royal Blue Flavory • cold, hard cash, yea can bet your with other foods CHILI SAUCE bottom dollar there's a darned good in diet. 2 12-oz. bottles 330 WZM Royal Blue Snappy WMmmm reason why! There is. ^ Red . Crown's famous for high-strung PICKLES, Ar-Be Crispy Sweet, 2 6-oz. jars 190 : :0? power—acclaimed for thrifty mileage Relish or Mixed . -• —hailed for high anti-kHock—tnA sells PEAS and CARROTS 2 20 -oz. cans 290 , r. / at "regular" price. •That's how Red Royal Blue Fresh Crown stays in front. That's why SPINACH, Blue Front New ... 2 27-oz. cans 270 Red Crown is the big value among mpn regular-priced gasolines. Try it—now. tyineAt Heesi large med. STANDARD No Sugar • No Glucose IMCHIPS021 c 8c SERVICE No Fattening Syrups Added % IM KMMUIT lit BMC CO.. MTKMI ENJOY SPRING SALADS Stondord Oil Mokai THEY TASTE MUCH BETTER WITH CREAMY RICH DRESSING 3 fat aaislbw pricM to Mit your mtm ICEBERG Pt. jar 180; qt. jar 290 R«d Crown rtgularpricad Royal Blue Quick SoUta. pramlum quality • StanoUnd bargain-pricad ICEBERG Sandwich Spread Pt. jar 230 •cVe£'Mc m CI940 JELL DESSERT 6 3/4-oz. pkgs. 250 Enjoy a national cradlt card I More Local COCONUT, Royal Blue Moist .... 4 oz. can Apply to any Standard Oil daalar GRAPEFRUIT, Whole Segments, 2 18-oz. cans 250 milsit Royal Blue—Fresh-like, Ready to Serve—No scoop, no squirt News He^.tSHlNC Standard Oil Station PEIRCE'S GARAGE Under Management of N. M if On EDDY BRANT ANICKEL DRINK-WORTH A DIMf Watervliet Dealers J. H. Leverton Standard Oil Products Emergency Service Get Pepsi-Cola at Your Other Pages Phone 57 Corner Main & Pleasant Sts. We Deliver Watervliet, Mich Neighborhood or Down- — Phone 140 — Town Store. WATERVLIET WATERVLIET, MICH.