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109th Year — No. 35 ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN Thursday, December 31, 1964 TWO SECTIONS - 20 PAGES 10 CENTS ■p M Municipal court set for New zoning plan opening

As of Monday, the Justice of the peace court will be non-exist ­ ent. That’s the day the new St. Johns municipal court system ready for action will go into effect. M V Municipal Judge Alba F. Wert will take over his duties and will A proposed new zoning ordinance likely of lots and structures, and exact have the court open to handle use requirements. Further, the cases between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., will be presented to the St. Johns city commis­ except during the noon hour. sion within the next few months by the city zoning ordinance is a set of reg­ » • ulations for the city of today, not planning commission. a set of guides for the city of the THE COURT will be set up temporarily in the commission future. chambers of the St. Johns Mu­ The nine-man planning board has sched­ “Whereas the plan has no force nicipal Building. Entrance to the uled a public hearing on the proposed ordi­ of law, the zoning ordinance is a court will be via the steps under legal document adoiited by the the entrance to the library on the nance and map for Jan. 28. city commission. To remain east side of the building. The said, it will seek to inform the w orkable, however, the ordinance commission chambers are locat­ In the meantime public about the proposed ordi ­ ed in the northeast corner of the they’ve set out on a nance and the zoning concejA in allows for specified, limited ex­ ceptions to its provisions for cas­ basement level of the building. the weeks preceding the Jan. 28 plan to inform the pub­ es of unusual problems in land public hearing. In the following utilization which would make dif ­ Furniture lor the court has lic about the proposed paragraphs the board discusses been ordered. the goals and objectives of zoning. ficult the precise meeting of its ordinance, why and requirements, and for those oc­ casional development situations what it is and what it “IN ESSENCE, a zoning ordi ­ which cannot be anticipated in the Ice skaters nance is a set of regulations en ­ will do. ordinance. In addition, as changes acted into law which divide the become necessary due to thf Some fifteen persons on past city into a number of districts. grow th of the city, the ordinance still hoping and present planning commis­ Each district designates that the may be amended by the city com­ sions have spent two years in land within it be used for certain the development of the text of mission. for cold specified purposes, under cer­ * ♦ the ordinance. They have studied tain specified conditions of use, all available zoning ordinances and stipulates that structures “ZONING HAS several other Weary weather-wary city goals in addition to implement ­ crews began again Monday night and zoning concepts. erected must conform to cer­ tain established requirements. ing the master plan. It aims for rebuilding the city ice rink. It’s an orderly pattern of land use about the third time they prepar­ One city official who has been following the development of the which will conserve property val ­ ed the rink for ice skaters only to 1st of 4 articles ues, lessen congestion of the pub­ have the weatherman spoil their ordinance said he thought it was as well-written as any for a city lic streets, and limit the over ­ work. ‘Under state law, zoning has the size of St. Johns in the state. crowding of land. the very general, broad objective Warm weather and rain late He said he feels other commu­ nities will use the proposed ordi ­ of promoting the ‘public health, “In the realm of public im­ last week ruined the opening of safety, and general welfare. . .’ nance as a base for drawing up provement, zoning has as its ol)- the rink for the Christmas holi­ More specifically, zoning is one Jective to facilitate adniuatepro ­ Busy with plans for the Centennial year observance of the Clinton National Bank days, but Roger Kowalski, the new ones of their own. * * of the indispensable tools avail ­ visions for a system of trans- city recreation director, is hope­ and Trust Co. are these officers of the institution—left to right, Charles Huntington, THE PROPOSED zonlngordl- able for a city to work toward portatioti, sewage disposal, wa­ ful that some holiday skating can the development goals of its Com­ ter, education, recreation, and auditor; Gayle Desprez, assistant cashier; John A. Rumbaugh, vice president and cashier; yet be accomplished. nance is designed, the planning commission said, to help imple­ munity Development Plan. St. other public facilities. * * « ♦ and W. S. Lusk, executive vice president. The year-long celebration of the 100th anni­ ment the city ’s master plan which Johns adopted such a plan four IF ALL goes well—meaning years ago. “FINALLY, although not least versary of the bank’s founding starts next week. William W. Barber, bank director and nice ice-producing temperatures has been on file for lour years. * * The drafting of the ordinance and important, zoning seeks to pro­ St. Johns businessman, is chairman of the Centennial committee. —the rink at the city park will “THE DISTINCTION between tect the beauty and esthetics of be ready by Friday. map is part of a four-phase pro­ the plan and the zoning ordi ­ gram with the Institute for Com­ the cotnmunity, discourage scat­ nance is a point of importance tered grow th, and preserve a de ­ A phone has been installed at munity Development, which oper­ ates on funds from a Kellogg here. The Community Develop­ sirable community character.” the ice rink and whenever skating ment Plan of St. Johns is a gen­ Left scene of Grant. Clinton National plans is allowed there will be someone eral, long-range and compre­ (NEXT WEEK: The planning there to answer it; if there is hensive guide for the develop ­ commission discusses the ad ­ no answer there will be no skat­ The first phase was the study crash; he's fined and development of a master plan; ment of the city. ministrative sections of the pro­ ing. The rink phone number is posed new ordinance.) celebration of Centennial A Hubbardston man paid fines 224-9928. the second phase is the devel ­ in Justice of the peace court Mon ­ opment of necessary ordinances “The plan indicates the gen­ eral areas to be used for the day lor apparently causing an ac­ to implement that plan. Other Courthouse closes Bank of Detroit. Money dating Honor 5-year man various uses of land without Celebrating “a centuryofcom ­ cident early last Thursday morn ­ phases will Include capital im­ at noon today from early times up until the ing and then leaving the scene of on local draft board provement steps and the actual drawing precise boundaries be­ munity service, ” the Clinton Na­ tween them. It suggests an ade ­ tional Bank and Trust Co. of St. present day will be on display. the crash without reporting. improvement work. The Clinton County Courthouse * * « * quate street pattern to serve Johns and Elsie begins next week A certificate of appreciation will close Thursday noon so that THE PRESENT Clinton Nation ­ Bruce H. Stevens, 39, of Hub­ has been awarded to Walter A. IT’S ACTUALLY a six-year these land uses. It indicates gen­ county employees can get an early a year-long observance of the eral locations for schools, parks, al Bank evolved from the old St. bardston was fined a total of Russell, a five-year member of plan which will probably never start on their travels for the centennial year of its founding. and other public facilities with­ Johns National which was char­ $18.30 on a charge of driving the local Selective Service Board, be completed because each year New Year’s weekend. The closing tered on Aug. 28, 1865, with a left of the center lane, resulting in recognition of his “outstand ­ new projects are introduced and out designating specific sites. was approved by the lioard of su­ Scores of displays, events and ♦ ♦ ' special contests are planned for capital of $50,000. Current in an accident, and $39.90 for ing public service to the nation. ” added on. pervisors earlier this month. the coming year, says L. W. capital structure exceeds $1.8 failure to stop and identify at a “THE ZONING ordinance, on Wolf, Clinton National president, CENTENNIAL SEAL million and resources are nearly property damage accident. The award was announced by Zoning is frequently a con ­ the other hand, is precise. It DANCE — Saturday, Jan. 2, $20 million. * * Fred M. Lewis, chairman of the troversial subject, and lor this establishes exact boundaries !«- Bingham Grange. Harmonalres and area residents are invited to and building for the future,’Wolf participate. IONIA STATE police report local board. reason, the planning commission tween districts, exact dimensions orchestra.—Adv. 36-lp said. First officers of the old bank » » Stevens was traveling west about were: Charles Kipp, president; 1:15 a.m. Thursday when his car ‘Our promotional efforts dur ­ WILLIAM W. Barber, a bank ing the coming year will all be John Hicks, vice president; and wandered into the left lane where director a.nd local businessman, S, S, Walker, cashier. Original pointed to recalling Clinton ’s past it clipped an eastbound auto heads a special Centennial com­ directors included the officers driven by Paul Hufnagel, 17, of mittee named by Lorenz A. Tiedt, and R. M. Steel, Joslah Upton, Fowler. Nab filth youth chairman of Clinton National ’s H. M. Eddy, R. Strickland, O. W. . X board. Others included on the Munger, H. M. Perrin and Ram- Stevens ’ car then continued on committee are John A. Rum­ som Plumstead. up the road. There was fog pres­ baugh, vice president and * * ent at the time of the collision. It in lights theft cashier; Gayle Desprez, assist­ THROUGH consolidations in occurred a half-mile east of A fifth youth connected with ant cashier; and Charles B. Hunt ­ recent years, the Clinton National Grange Road on M-21 in Dallas the theft of Christmas tree lights ington, auditor. also Includes the former State Township. from Elsie last Monday night Bank of St. Johns, chartered in The committee has adopted a 1885, and the State Savings Bank was arraigned in justice of the Driver fined $69.90 peace court last Wednesday. special Centennial seal or em­ of Elsie, chartered in 1906. blem for use in the bank ’s ad­ James Patrick Dunnigan of 614 f Jack Steinhaus, 20, of 609 N. vertising and printed matter and The state bank here was the Whltehllls Drive, East Lansing, Lansing Street, was arrested by has plans in preparation for a outgrowth of a private bank es­ was fined $50 and assessed court county sheriff’s deputies Tues­ series of bank-sponsored events tablished in 1878 by AlvlnShaver costs of $19.90 Monday on a day night and charged with simple during the coming year. and Charles Grlsson. The Elsie charge of reckless driving. Dun- larceny. bank succeeded a private bank nigan ’s appearance before'Jus- A special Centennial Room will whose officers were the late Dr tlce of the Peace Alba Wert Justice of the Peace Gordon be set up in the hank ’s St. Johns O. B. Campbell and the lateT. P. brought to a close the case which Wlllyoung fined him $25 and sen ­ office and an early January ex­ Steadman. Mr Steadman was the originated with Dunnlgan ’s arrest tenced him to 30 days in Jail, hibit will be a huge display of father-in-law of W. S. Lusk, who Sept. 25 for driving under the in ­ with an extra 30 days possible coins and paper money loaned to serves the Clinton National Bank fluence of liquor. The charge was if the fine is not paid. Four other Clinton National by the National as executive vice president. later changed. youths captured the night of the lights theft were charged with simple larceny and liquor vio ­ Plan phone service improvements lations. They drew finds and jail cluding l)etween Lalngsburg and headquarters in Owosso, serves sentences too. Extended area service and di ­ rect distance dialing are two im­ Lansing. 67,427 telephones. * * » * Elected County Officials Take Oath of Office Tools stolen provements being planned by General Telephone Co. for area ALL-NUMBER calling and di ­ GEN TEL’S 1965 state plans Elected county officials were sworn into office last Wednesday morning by Three wrenches, four pairs of exchanges in 1965, according to rect distance dialing access is represent scheduled improve ­ Circuit Judge Leo Corkin. Left to right are Dale Chapman, drain commissioner; Timothy pliers, seven screwdrivers, T. A. Saunders, president of Gen ­ scheduled for Ashley and sev ­ ments in both local and long dis ­ gloves and other tools— and a eral Telephone. eral other state communities. tance service, and the total ex­ Green, probate judge; Percy J. Patterson, sheriff; James Moore, circuit court com­ Christmas-wrapped bottle of The central division ’s serv ­ penditure is equivalent to more missioner; Van W. Hoag, coroner; Robert Sirrine, coroner; Mrs Velma Beaufore, whisky —were stolen in a break- Extended area service, or toll- ice Improvement and expansion than $52 for each of the 307,636 in Thursday at the Boughton Ele­ free calling between two commu­ program will Involve more than telephones served by the com­ treasurer; and Paul Wakefield, clerk. Because they were out of town at the time, Norman vator on Round Lake Road, De- nities, is scheduled to be es­ $2.9 million in 1965, part of a pany. By the end of 1965, 92 per White, prosecuting attorney, and Marie Belknap, register of deeds, were sworn in at a Wltt. State police are investigat ­ tablished over five routes in the $16 million state-wide GenTel cent of its customers will be pro­ ing. company ’s central division, in ­ plan. The central division, with vided with direct distance dialing. later date. The swearing-in ceremonies were held in the courtroom at the courthouse. Poge 2 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964 State car^ another collide Name McGuire Set dependent to head DeWitt schools interviews A placement officer for De­ at US-27^ M-21; 9 unhurt charter writers fense Depart m e n t Dependent Schools will be at Central Mich­ paring to make a left hand turn Orla McGuire has been elect­ One person suffered minor ed chairman of the new DeWitt igan University Jan. 12 and 13 onto M-21 from the north. bruises and eight others es­ charter commission which will to interview persons interested caped injury Tuesday morning in teaching assignments for the Virginia Langman, 21, of draw up a charter for a city of when a state police car and an ­ DeWitt. Lloyd Berklmer was 1965-66 school year. other auto collided at the Inter ­ Cleveland, Ohio, one of six pas­ sengers in Miss Krapohl’s car, named clerk. section of US-27 and M-21 In The Self ridge Air Force place­ suffered minor bruises, but all St. Johns. ment officer will be In the CMU the others escaped Injury, as The two were elected last Tuesday night by the nine mem­ placement office from 2 to8 p.m. did one passenger In the troop­ The pattern of the accident bers of the commission, who each day; no appointment is nec ­ er’s car. Both drivers also were was almost identical to one In were themselves elected Dec. essary. unhurt. which two persons were killed 15. The group will meet again at the same corner several weeks Negro family trio Jan. 5 to start work on the new The purpose of the Overseas ago. The cars were driven by charter. Arthur Newman Is In Dependent Schools is to provide Robert L. Hutchins, 40, of Lan ­ at North Star rally charge of publicity on the com­ statewide public school educa ­ sing, a state police trooper, and A special interdenominational mission ’s progress. tional opportunities, grades 1 Susan M, Krapohl, 21, of Mt. through 12, to dependents of mil­ Pleasant. New Year’s Slngsplratlon and in ­ spirational rally will be held at In addition to the above-nam ­ itary and civilian personnel sta­ the North Star Church of the Naz- ed three, other members of the tioned overseas. About 75 per CITY POLICE Officer Robert arene in North Star Saturday eve ­ charter commission are Howard cent of the position vacancies Ott, who investigated, said the ning at 7:30. Woodruff, Robert Ballard, Keith will be in the elementary grades. state police car was turning west Appearing will be the Rogers Blizzard, Lawrence Keck, Teacher assignments are for one onto M-21 from the south and Family Male Negro Trio, who will Richard Keck andLeeRummell. school year. pulled into the path of the south­ also sing at the 11 a.m. and 7:30 bound Krapohl car on US-27. The p.m, services Sunday. The Rev trooper’s view of on-coming traf­ Warren A. Rogers, noted Negro fic was apparently blocked by a evangelist, will speak at both Sun ­ CD radiological semi-trailer truck that was pre­ day services. course to start Harold Reed, St. Johns city, in Frost’s courthouse office, is to ^ New Year Greetings attorney and administrator of qualify selected individuals as Clinton Memorial Hospital, will radiological monitor Instructors; We hope the New Year begin a course in radiological to provide the technical back­ brings glad tidings to you monitoring for Instructors at ground necessary for advanced 2 Donors Give Blood at St. Johns and your family! Michigan State University Jan. 5. training as radiological defense officers or their assistants; and Nurse Karen Fedewa assists Don Smith of R-3 Grand Ledge who gave a pint of Other interested person in the to provide training for other per­ county are urged to sign up for sonnel whose assignments re­ blood at the Bloodmobile in St. Johns Tuesday afternoon. Waiting his turn is Carl the 32-hour course, county Civil quire knowledge of radiological Bair of R-3, St. Johns. A noon-hour rush of donors boosted hopes that i Bloodmobile Defense Director Charles Frost defense. Please Make Christmas said this week. would receive a hoped-for 200 pints of blood. Gift Exchanges by Jan. 16 * ♦ There is no course fee or cost APPLICANTS for the course for materials. The course Is NFO delegates should have a current or indicat ­ sponsored by the MSU Continuing Thieves enter ed future assignment as an in ­ Education and cooperating Michi­ report on FINKBEINER’S PHARMACY structor, radiological defense of­ gan colleges and universities in FOWLER ficer or assistant radiological cooperation with Michigan State Fowler School national meeting defense officer and some training Police (Civil Defense Division) Thieves broke into Fowler High Clinton County NFO dele ­ and the Office of Civil Defense, or equivalent experience In col­ School sometime during the night gates to the national Farmers lege-level general or physical Department of Defense. Monday hut apparently did more Organization convention in Min ­ It Will Pay You to Shop at science and a working knowledge damage than thievery. neapolis, Minn., gave reports of college algebra. Ticket driver for on the trip to county members The Clinton County sheriff’s Dec. 17. The first class meeting. Frost not reporting crash office, which is assisting state said, is on a Tuesday night, but A driver who backed out of a police in the investigation, re­ Over 9.000 registered dele ­ classes probably will be held driveway into the side of anoth ­ ported the thieves entered gates and 3,000 visitors attend ­ after that on a night which the er car has been ticketed for fail­ tlirough a window into the gym­ ed the national convention. Sev ­ Dependable Values for 29 Years students choose. ure to report a property damage nasium, then went to the office, » • eral ministers. Secretary of Ag­ accident. where they pried open the door. riculture Orville Freeman, Vince COUNTY participation in the Rossiter, Sr., president of the course was termed Important by The charge was placed against They also pried open a locked Bank of Hartlngton, Neb.; and Frost, who said overall civil de ­ Vern Sillman, 21, of R-1, Fowler filing cabinet and apparently took Rep. Alvin O’Konskl spoke at the fense plans call for about 150 after he reportedly backed out of some of the contents, although convention. trained monitors to man 32 radio ­ a driveway and hit the side of a they overlooked several rolls of * . JANUARY activity monitoring stations in car owned by Kathleen Roberts of dimes and nickles. ALTHOUGH THE national of­ the county in the event of nuclear 411 Baldwin on Christmas Eve. fice will not disclose the num ­ war. The car was parked in front of Before leaving, the thieves ber of members in the NFO, it He said persons who success­ 604 Wight Street. ransacked the office. The bur­ has said that more farmers be­ Takes Blood Pressure glary was discovered at 8 a.m. fully pass the course which starts long to NFO than to any other Nurse Angela Maki takes blood pres­ next week will be qualified to The accident occurred between Tuesday morning by Joe Koenig- farm organization Persons must COAT, teach others on a local level. 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., according to sknecht, a Janitor. Officials were be a farmer and have production sure of Mark Pung, R-6, St. Johns, just ♦ * the police report. Officer Russell still checking on the amount of to sell before they can Join NFO. before he donated a pint at the St. Johns THE PURPOSE of the course, Doty issued the ticket. loss Tuesday afternoon. as outlined on application forms In 1961, Michigan had seven Bloodmobile Tuesday afternoon. delegates to the national conven­ SALEi tion; in 19G4 there were 452 del ­ The PTA meeting will start at egates present from the state. Fulton PTA to Bath man ♦ * 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the Buy Now For Big Savings PUBLIC educational seminars discuss math meeting. will be held in each chartered The Fulton Schools PTA will There Is a Long Cold charged in NFO county during January. In meet at the high school Monday Those're teen dances Season Still Ahead January the Clinton County NFO to review the mathematics pro­ traffic death will have election of officers. A gram in grades K through 12, The exuberant activity that LONG COATS • CAR COATS pot luck dinner will be served, with Stanley Miller, mathematics frequently takes place at the St. A Bath motorist, Edward E. with Lois Miller in charge. Instructor, acting as chairman. Johns Municipal Building on Mon ­ FUR TRIMMED • UNTRIMMED Darner, 53, of 6776 Angle Road, day night is a teenage dance in was arrested and charged with Prospective future plans will the auditorium. The St. Johns manslaughter in connection with be covered, with emphasis on Recreation Department sponsors the Christmas Eve traffic death Variety program modern mathematics and the the dances on the first and third 21.95 and 24.95 NOW 18 of a Michigan State University roll it will play in the school Mondays of each month. 1 zoology professor. system. All Interested persons held by WCTU are urged to attend the meeting Others get quick results >20 Darner furnished a $2,500 l»nd to become better acquainted with with Clinton County News 27.95 NOW and was released last Thursday A family Christmas party was the mathematics program. classified ads —you will, too! night after appearing before Jus­ held at the First Methodist tice Joseph G. Pearce and de ­ Church after the December meet­ 29.95 >22 manding examination. ing of Mary Smith Union of WCTU Now » » Monday evening and was conduct ­ 1 EXAMINATION WAS set for 3 ed by Donnah Hampton, presi­ p.m. today (Thursday) in East dent. >28 Lansing Municipal Court. 34.95 and 39.95 NOW Mrs Howard Smith took charge ' The accident about 5 p.m. of devotions and offered prayer. Christmas Eve took the life of 44.95 and 49.95 NOW ^36 Dr Phillip J. Clark, 44, who was A meeting followed and a va­ walking home from his campus riety program of poems and short offices when he was struck by a readings was given by those pres­ pickup truck driven by Darner. ent. Darrell Beck entertained GIRLS’ Sizes 7 to 14 » * those present with three piano POLICE REPORTED Darner numbers. Donnah Hampton sang .. .we appreciate LONG drove away from the scene but an original solo, “Manger Birth.* YOUR patronage! NOW was chased and stopped by an ­ other motorist who had witness ­ A gift exchange preceeded COATS ed the accident. The witness forc­ dessert luncheon. ed Darner to return to the scene, officers said. Deputy Sheriff Ramon Terpening in­ Relaxed firemen Boys ’ and one rack spects a portion of confiscated beer and called out twice 1964 was a year of good business for us, thanks to Auto hits rear whiskey taken from teenagers arrested for St. Johns firemen, who happily you . . . and a year of good buys for sou, thanks to of non-passer being in possession of liquor within the have been relaxing for several V & .S buying power. We are one of over 1100 Girls’Winter NOWnow ^3®® weeks with no fires to fight, sud ­ athliated stores in 30 states . . . co owners of a master Two persons were unhurt last last three weeks. The number of youths denly had two on their hands last warehousing and distributing center. Jackets Sizes 3 to 6 Wednesday in a crash that hap­ arrested on the charge has soared this Wednesday. Both were minor, however. Over 1 l.(H) independent V & S hardware stores have a pened when one of the drivers year, particularly during the last six decided not to pass a truck. developed buying power equal tt» large chains, which months. A tractor on the Paul Nobis means you buy fur less, while retaining the advantage The rear-end collision occur­ farm on Walker Road west of St. of a friendly, personalized independent-store service. red on Wright Road Just south of Johns caught fire about 10:45 REMANANT a.m. Wednesday, but It had been You've shown your appreciation of our lower prices Parks Road in Dallas Township Warn teens on drinking and friendly service this year. W'e’ll continue to show and involved cars driven by Ray ­ extinguished when firemen got Law enforcement officials have considered by the law there. our appreciation by giving the best service and best mond C. Gibbons, 23, of R-1, warned teenagers that it is a seri­ ;>osession of the l)eer. values you'll find anywhere! Sincere wishes for a Fowler, and Edwin J, Thelen,48, ous offense to be in the possession SAIE of Fowler. Just before 10:30 Wednesday Happy and Prosperous New Year to all of our friends . * » of alcoholic l)everages. And it’s night, the firemen were called easy to get caught, too. A DOZEN teenagers were ar­ DEPUTY Sheriff Hilary Hafner rested by sheriff’s officers and to the Hitching Post, four miles All Kinds of Fabrics said Gibbons started to pass a Sheriff Percy Patterson point ­ St. Johns police over the past north of SL Johns on US-27, truck that had pulled onto Wright ed out that even those who are weekend on charges of being In where a car had caught fire. ai:anr:dean Road but then slowed down be­ not drinking can be arrested for possession of beer. Most drew HARDWARE INC. cause of poor visibility. Thelen's the offense under the law. Even fines in the $25 and up range, Short, clean-cut silage Is easy ST. JOHNS •/» Price car hit the rear (A Gibbons ’. though only one person in an au­ but Jerry D. Hicks, 18, of R-4, to store and handle. It packs well, HEATING AND HOME APPLIANCES tomobile may be drinking, or St. Johns, got 10 days in Jail there’s little .spoilage and it stays PLUMBING CA.4-3271 SPORTING GOODS Both drivers were headed north even know about t)eer in the car, In addition to a $25 and $19.90 appetizing, says the New Holland on Wright Road. all others riding with him are court costs. •Grassland News.* 'Thursday, December 31, 1964' CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Poge 3 A

Eureka ' • • »ji j , Mrs Gordon Waggoner Pr T Mr and Mrs William Young and 'SS. children of Lansing were Christ­ mas dinner guests of her par­ ents, Mr and Mrs Roy Hyke. TtTi! \ tfeuf ttatne-6 Mrs Blanche Sutfin and sons and Mr and Mrs James Beck of Alma attended a Christmas fam­ -ar;' In the News ily gathering at the home of Mr of" " and Mrs Cecil Sutfin in Potter- OVID—A son was born to Mr vllle. There were 44 in at­ and Mrs William Blnger at Spar­ tendance with an exchange of row Hospital Monday, Dec. 21. gifts on Sunday. • * Mr and Mrs Hazen Lake and A daughter, Reva Mashal, was sons of Rochester spent the 1) born to Mr andMrs Darwin Whit­ Christmas weekend here with man of Glendale, Calif. Friday, their mother, Mrs Ina Schmidt, Dec. 18. Mrs Whitman was the and their daughter. Miss Shirley former Reva Salter of St. Johns. Lake. On Christmas Day Mr and Maternal grandparents of the new Mrs Albert Schmidt of near Ionia baby are the Marshall Salters of were also dinner guests of Mrs 604 East Steel. Ina Schmidt. « • Mr and Mrs Milford Clark of St. Johns’ New Police Car in Service WESTPHALIA—A son, David Elsie were Christmas Eve and Ronald, was born to Mr and Mrs Christmas Day guests of Mr and Police Officer Russell Doty stands beside the city’s new Louis J. Rademacher at St. Law­ Mrs Gordon Waggoner and two 1965 Plymouth police car which arrived and was put into service rence Hospital, Dec. 16, weighing daughters, and then all spent eight pounds and three ounces. Christmas night and Sunday at Dec. 18. Although a red flasher light is shown here, the patrol Mrs Rademacher is the former the Clark’s cottage at Houghton car soon will have a blue flasher. The car was purchased for Gladys Feldpausch. Lake. The two men went ice fish­ * * ing and had good luck. They also $1,025 plus trade-in, the lower of two bids received in October. WESTPHALIA — Twin boys celebrated the Christmas birth­ were born to Mr and Mrs Wayne day of Mrs Waggoner. Linda; and Miss Barbara Wag­ Miss Barbara Waggoner of the days with their cousins, Linda Pike of Lansing Saturday, Dec. goner. University of Michigan in Ann and Gloria Waggoner this week. 26, at St. Lawrence Hospital Mr and Mrs Howard Waggoner Arbor spent the Christmas and of Houghton Lake entertained his Miss Debbie Eaklns was an New Year’s holiday here with Mr and Mrs L. D. Prebble and weighing eight pounds and two overnight guest of Linda and ounces and five pounds and 11 sister and two brothers and their her parents, Mr and Mrs J. D. five children of near Mason en ­ families at a Christmas gathering Gloria Waggoner last Wednesday. Robinson. tertained her parents, Mr and ounces. Mrs Pike is the former Miss Mona Eaklns was an over ­ M MMCH H MMESl Donna Wltgen of Westphalia. on Saturday at a 5 p.m. dinner and Mr and Mrs Lynn Lawrence Mrs Milford Clark, of Elsie and an exchange of gifts. All sang night guest of Miss Shirley Pet­ and three daughters moved Tues­ her sister, and their families, Mr ♦ * carols and viewed home movies. tigrew. day, to their new home at Decker- and Mrs Gale Wood, Sherry, Cry ­ WESTPHALIA — A baby girl, Those present were: Mr andMrs Mr and Mrs Gordon Waggoner ville, in the thumb of Michigan, stal, Lance and Klmber, and Mr three months old, has been adopt ­ Dale Randolph, Terrie and Larry; and two daughters were callers where he will start his new Job, and Mrs Gordon Waggoner, Mart Livingston, co-chairman of the Clinton County March of ed by Mr and Mrs MichaelGross Mr and Mrs Wendell Waggoner, last Monday evening of Mr and Jan. 4. Gloria and Linda, at a Christmas of Eagle. She has been named Ronnie and Rusty; Mr and Mrs Mrs Roger Shultes and Scott in The Misses Sherry and Crystal family gathering on Sunday with a Dimes, holds cannister that will be distributed this weekend to St. Michelle Helen. Gordon Waggoner, Gloria and St. Johns. Wood of Middleton spent a few dinner and an exchange of gifts. Johns and county public businesses to open the 1965 campaign. Starts Saturday March of Dimes Rood Commission SAVE NOW! Jan. 2nd Weekly Report ennew campaign opens ALWAYS FIRST QUAUTY ^ The mild weather last week March of Dimes funds also Distribution of contribution brought on some difficulty for January White Goods cannlsters In business places help further the advance of the our construction crew. Several around the county this weekend Salk ix)lio vaccine, but since the spots on our new grades suf­ marks the opening of the annual development of the vaccine most fered a regular spring break­ of the money contributed is used Clinton County March of Dimes up. campaign, which will run through in research and work on birth January. defects. , « * The Board of Clinton County Road Commissioners will hold BOWLING ALLEYS in St. Johns Between ITi and 80 cannlsters their next regular meeting Mon ­ will be distributed in St. Johns, and Ovid will conduct special day, Jan. 4. A special meeting bowling tournaments between and others will be set out in busi­ was held Tuesday, Dec. 29, with Jan. 11 and 23 in which the entry ness areas and towns around the the Road and Bridge Committee county. A Mother’s March will fees will go toward the March of the IxDard of supervisors. be held during the early part of of Dimes campaign. Bowlers may Plans for bridge construction the drive to obtain additional enter as many times as they in 19G5 were discussed and an funds. normally bowl in league play, inspection trip was made to sev All Famous * » and the scores made during their eral bridges. NO SPECIFIC monetary goal regular league play will be used * ♦ in special March of Dimes com­ has been set by county co-chair­ AT THE REGULAR meeting men Donald Roesner and Mart petition. next week the commission will Livingston, both of St. Johns. There will be local prizes, take bids on January and Feb­ Penney Brand Sheets But they are seeking all the and winners will compete for ruary requirements tor gaso­ funds that “are humanly ix)s- state and national prizes. Entry line and six-months require­ slble” to help further the fight fee for the local tournament is ments for diesel fuel. Also to against birth defects. $1. be oi)ened at this meeting are bids for three new trucks and Short legislative week three dump bodies. The flasher signal on the cor- ner of Clark and Chandler defended by Lockwood roads is now in operation. The flasher was ordered by the com­ Newspaper criticism of the COMPARE! MORE PEOPLE SLEEP ON PENNEY BRAND SHEETS THAN ANY OTHER short legislative work week in mission in November and was installed by Williard Cable in ■Michigan is “unjust, ” said State SINGLE BRAND IN THE WORLD! THE REASON . . . OUTSTANDING VALUE, ALWAYS Sen. Emil Lockwood (R) of St. co-operation with tlieConsumers Power Co. Louis, in a talk to the St. Johns • » FLAWLESS FIRST QUALITY, CONTROLLED FROM SELECTED COTTON TO LAST STITCH IN Rotary Club Tuesday noon. THE automatic signal shows HEMS! ALWAYS A BIG BUY, FABULOUS AT THESE LOW JANUARY PRICES! Sen. Lockwood explained that the aml)er caution signal on Clark actual days in Lansing session Road and red stop signal on Chan ­ by no means represent a legis­ dler. Nearly 4,000 cars per day use this intersection and it is Nation-Wide® penney ’s long - Pencale® penney ’s fine r lator’s total effort. “All of us hoped that the new signal will are called upon to represent our wearing COTTON MUSLINSI COMBED COTTON PERCALEI constituents in numerous ways lower the high accident rate. before state government agen­ * cies,” he said. THE COMMISSION and its 68 employees wish everyone a Hajj- white white He pointed out that legislators py New Year and safe driving for also have an obligation to meet DON EWING frequently with those whom they Clerk represent and disseminate in ­ Twin 72" X 108" flat or Twin 72" X 108" flat or formation about legislation of ELASTA-FIT bottom sheet ELASTA-FIT bottom sheet. Interest to their constituents. East Victor ♦ ♦ SENATOR LOCKWOOD By Mrs Kay Ketchum THE SENATOR told informal ­ ly of the legislative process in Mrs Eda White spent from Full 81" X 108" flat or Full 81'X 108" flat or Michigan and discussed the role Thursday until Saturday with ELASTA-FIT bottom sheet 1.66 ELASTA-FIT bottom sheet 1.97 of the 21G registered lobbyists Have You Met? her son-in-law and daughter, Mr who assist legislators in reach­ 2 for .78 2 for .99 A COLUMN DEVOTED and Mrs Frank Weston, and sons Cases 42" x 36" Cases 42"x38Vi" ing their decisions. He said that of Lansing. the effectiveness of lobbyists TO NEWCOMERS TO Mr and Mrs Jesse Perkins depended considerably on the Famous for 3 generations for outstanding wear Famous Penney percales woven of long staple THE ST.JOHNS AREA entertained their children, backing they receive from in ­ grandchildren and great-grand­ and value, for firm balanced weave, smooth finish, cotton combed to silky smoothness. Prized by dividuals within the group whom children Christmas Day. they represent. RAYMOND BICE, wife Judy flawless first quality. Compare these low prices! homemakers for quality and value. Save now and children Carla, 20, and Al­ Mr and Mrs Kay Ketchum en ­ len, 10, have moved into their own tertained their children and Sen. Lockwood begins his sec­ NATION-WIDE FASHION COLORS AT COMPARABLE SAVINGS! living quarters at 208 E. Hlgham grandchildren Christmas Day. ond term in the State Senate in St. Johns. They have lived in Mr and Mrs Orval White en ­ Jan. 1. He has been chosen by the city since last June with an ­ tertained their children and his Republican colleagues as mi­ other family. Bice works in the grandchildren Christmas Day. RAYON/NYLON SPECIAL! nority leader of the Senate dur ­ Victor Missionary will have a ing the coming term. trim department at Fisher Body TOASTY WARM HEAVY-DUTY in Lansing. He previously was a dinner meeting, Jan. 7, with Mrs maintenance man for Pan Ameri­ Margret Paige and Lloyd Beck­ PLAID BLANKET AAATTRESS PADS His 30th senatorial district with. includes all of Clinton, Gratiot can Airw ays when the family lived Mr and Mrs Wayne Wert, Mr at Mellxjurne, Fla. The Bices 72" X *0" 199 i33 33 and Shlawxssee counties and and Mrs Richard Wert and family, twin or are subscribers to the Clinton ll parts of Ingham, Montcalm and Mrs Stacy Wert and Mrs Minnie ^^twln full County News. v ' llI Eaton. Koonter spent Sunday with Mr * * "Supernap" finish gives Here's o tremendous it •'’ks»; and Mrs Rot)ert Dennis and fam­ greater warmth and buy on mattress pads County school MERLE PATRICK JR., his ily- wife Ruth Ann and daughter, Kim, Mr and Mrs Orval White en ­ wear. Machine wash­ with bleached cotton chief in hospital 4 months old, are new residents tertained their children and able, lukewarm water. filling and "stay-put" 5^7 'vf-i Carl Bates, Clinton County su­ at 1003 E, State Street in St. grandchildren Christmas Day. Popular plaid tones.Ny ­ perintendent of schools, has been Johns, having moved here from Mr and Mrs Howard Dennis anchor bonds. Sturdy ill since Dec. 18 and reportedly Ovid. He is an Insijector at Mo­ called on Mr and Mrs Eugene lon binding. A buyl double box stitching. will be in the hospital for several tor Wheel in Lansing having Mulder of Ovid Sunday. more weeks. He is in Room 210 worked there two years. The Mr and Mrs Donald Strouse Solids and Plaids at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Clinton County News is l)elng and sons attended the Strouse St. Johns. sent to the Patricks at their new family Christmas dinner Sunday address. 115 N. CLINTON Open Thurs. 'til 5:30 —Closed FrI. Others get quick results at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Paul Strouse and sons CHARGE IT! with Clinton County News Too many people mistake spec­ SHOP WITHOUT CASH ST. JOHNS ■ Open Saturday ’til 5:30 classified ads —you will, too! tacular effort for success. of Mason. Page 4^ CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964 Legion Auxiliary Merrihew School holds Yule meeting Scouting News An annual Christmas party was Merrlhew School closed for the held by the American Legion holidays, Dec. 23, and will re­ open Jan. 4. Auxiliary at the Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. IS, with the officers The children gave a Christmas of the auxiliary as hostesses. of St. Johns and Clinton County program at the Bingham Grange Hall, Dec. 18. ’Two pick-ups and Mrs R. V. Beaufore was In Boy Scouting events llsteddur- vations should be made wlthjuhn six cars moved the group there charge of a Christmas program. Ing January for the Chippewa Dis­ Williams, 109 S. Baker Street, St. for practice In the morning. Sev ­ Gifts were exchanged among the trict of Chief Okemos Council in ­ Johns, by Jan. 10. eral persons decorated a tree. members. Two readings were clude a commissioners ’ meeting Mothers were there to transport given by Earl Darnell and one by Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kitch­ Boy Scout Week will be Feb. 7 the children home. After the pro­ Mrs Doris Cramer. Kathy Cor­ enette Restaurant In St. Johns; to Feb. 13. gram, mothers and fathers clean ­ nell and Scott Helbeck concluded summer camp preview dinner at ed the hall. the program by playing carols C:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the ReoClub­ A large crowd attended the pro­ on their accordlans. * * house in Lansing; Cub Scout gram. Mrs Reeve gave extra time roundtable only at 7:30 p.m. Jan. for the music and later received a MRS JOHN Hall, president, 19 In St. Johns; and Explorer gift from the children. conducted the meeting. It was Winter Sports Weekend at Gray ­ * * voted to make reservations for ling Winter Sports Park Jan. 30 THE CHILDREN received a two girls to visit Wolverine Girls and 31. thank you note from ‘UncleGlen* State In Ann Arbor in June. The for his gift. quota for the years membership The annual Appreciation din ­ The milkman brought calen ­ of 135 was reported to have been ner will be held Jan. 12 at 6:45 dars for each family. reached with one extra. p.m. In the basement of the Meth­ Mrs Presocki sent a sack of At the close of the meeting, the odist Church In St. Johns. Each Christmas goodies for each child officers served refreshments to unit will furnish their table set­ and teacher. the members. tings plus a covered dish. Reser- Janet Stampki visited the school, Dec. 22. The second, third and sixth grades finished their reading books. VISIT OUR The fifth grade made draw ­ ings of the eye and ear. The seventh and eighth graders did some experiments with light for science class. BARBARA ANN SMITH Vl PRICE All but one written book re­ New Well Houses Ready for Standby Duty Mr and Mrs Leonard J. port was In before the holidays. Smith of Westphalia an ­ All Christmas things were nounce the engagement of packed away and some extra This is one of the two new well houses on West Gibbs Street that protect pumps for their daughter, Barbara Ann, clean-up jobs were done the last St. Johns* two new water wells. The well houses are identical. The new wells, which will to Jacob P. Eager. Mr Eager day of school. TABLE is the son of Mr and Mrs Mrs Parker received cards and double the capacity of the system, have been chlorinated and gasoline engines have been Frank Eager of Lansing. A gifts, among which was a set of installed, making it possible to use the wells in an emergency. They will not be put into Feb. 20 wedding Is planned. dishes, from the district. normal service until completion of the water treatment plant. See the Tremendous Savings Christmas Day dinner guests on Christmas Cards of Mr and Mrs Larry Phlnney News About Clinton County South Greenbush were Mr and Mrs Glenn Locher By Mrs Stanley Whitlock and family, Mrs Ilah Berger of Christmas Wrapping — Gift Lansing, and Miss Sally Cairns. The Greenbush Woman’s So- Visitors this week of Mr and Shop Items, Plus Many, Many PetMmel ♦ city of Christian Service will Mrs Ray Moore were: Mr and serve the co-op dinner Saturday, Mrs Arnold Blizzard; Mrs Marie Other Items Gunner ’s Mate 2c DONALD F. Bennlnger was trained to re­ Jan. 9, at Smith Hall. Brocker; Mrs Mildred Stoy, HIAR, USN, son of Mrs Hazel ceive, ship, store and Issue am­ Bahram Tadayyon from Bah- Carole and Sharon; Mrs Janet Hlar of 711 Garfield Street, St. munition. The 17-year-old sol­ rlan, Persian Gulf, who is study ­ Becker; Mrs Marguerite Gray; Johns, Is serving aboard the at­ dier entered the Army In July ing nutrition at Cornel University Mr and Mrs William Leach and tack aircraft carrier USS Frank ­ 1964 and received basic train ­ in New York was a guest of the Cheryl of Lansing. lin D. Roosevelt, recently operat­ ing at Fort Knox, Ky. He at­ Earl and Stanley Whitlock fam­ Overnight guest at the Glenn ing as a unit of the Sixth Fleet tended DeWltt High School. ilies. He was participating in the Locher home on Sunday was Mrs In the Mediterranean. Adventure In World Understand ­ Delia Leddick of Pontiac. THE C'ORNtP DRUG STORE ing at Michigan State University. The Roosevelt, is at the end of Pvt. JAMES A. HEIBECK, 22, Christmas Eve guests at the her 15th Mediterranean cruise home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur WITH CLINTON COUNTY’S LARGEST CAMERA DEPT. son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence J. South Ovid with the Sixth Fleet, was schedul ­ Helbeck, R-4, St. Johns, complet­ Flowers and son were Mr and Mrs CORNER CLINTON AND WALKER ed to arrive In Mayport, Fla., In ed an automotive maintenance Harry Herbruck and family of By Mrs George Young ■>pen 7:30 a.m. ’til 9:30 p.m. Daily Except Sunday time for Christmas. helper course under the Reserve Saranac, Mr and Mrs William Enlistment Program at Fort Mayers, Mr and Mrs John Beck Mr and Mrs Kenneth Young ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2837 and family, and Mr andMrsGer- Polk, La., Dec. 18. spent Saturday and Sunday with Inaugural Medallion First Lt. KENNETH W, old Flowers and family. On THOMAS, son of Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Jack Miller In Green ­ This distinctive bronze medallion, featuring the profile of During the course Helbeck re­ Christmas Day they were all the ville. Howard O. Thomas of rural Ster­ dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Gov. George Romney on the front side and citing the four sea­ ceived Instruction In repairing Mr and Mrs George Parker sons recreational advantages of Michigan on the reverse side, ling, has arrived with his unit for automotive engines, chassis, Harry Herbruck at Saranac. a temporary duty tour at Naha and girls entertained the Parker has been designed to commemorate •Inauguration Day, 1965.” power trains and related equip­ family at a Christmas dinner. A privately-operated Michigan Inaugural Committee Is financ ­ AB, Okinawa, a Pacific Air Force ment. He completed basic train ­ 5 piece Place Setting installation. Mr and Mrs Richard Gee were ing the production of the medal, believed to be the first souvenir ing at Fort Polk. Biley ond Olive guests of her family, Mr and Mrs piece ever produced for a Michigan Inaugural celebration. International Stainless^^ Lt. Thomas, an F4c Phantom By Mrs Goldie Moore Vernon Reynolds, In Owosso, He Is a 1960 graduate of Rodney Sunday. Jet pilot, came from MacDlll B. Wilson High School and a 1962 Carols were sung by the group Refreshments were served by AFB, Fla. The lieutenant, a grad­ graduate of Ferris State College Mr and Mrs Lewis Slim were The weeks callers of Mrs Sarah and a reading, “Merry Christ­ the hostess and co-hostess, Edna Each Place Setting includes one uate of Sterling High School, in Big Rapids. Before going on Sunday supper guests of Mr and Young were Mrs Florence Cor­ mas,” was given by Mary Stacker. Stedman. The home was decor ­ each: teaspoon, place spoon, earned his BS degree at Michigan active duty he was employed by Mrs Ray Moore. nell and Mr and Mrs M. More­ ated for Christmas. place knife, place fork, salad fork. State University and was com­ International Harvester Co., In Mr and Mi;s Arnold Blizzard house of Ovid; Mrs Edna Sherman AFTER playing a Christmas r missioned through the Air Force Lansing. and family and Miss Kay Grove and son, William of Riverdale; game the women held an ex­ THE CUT Reserve Officer Training Corps * * were guests of Mr and Mrs John Mrs Roberta Young and children change of gifts. Big money ceases to be big program there. His wife, Sher­ Pvt. FRED R. PLATTE, 18, Greenfield and family on Christ­ of Ovid; and George Parker, rill, Is the daughter of Mr and son of Mr and Mrs Leonard J. mas. Georgianna Underhill, and Ken ­ Thirteen members were pres­ money after the tax collector speaks his piece. Mrs Perry D. Tennis of DeWltt. Platte of Westphalia, completed Mr and Mrs Richard Lletzke neth Young of this vicinity. ent. an automotive maintenance help­ of Syracuse, N. Y. were guests Mr and Mrs Vern Blnger spent TAC units are rotated fre­ er course under the Reserve En ­ from Thursday to Sunday of Mr Christmas Day with all their fam­ quently to overseas bases to listment Program at Fort Polk, and Mrs Loren Lletzke and fam­ maintain a high degree of flexi­ ily at the home of Mr and Mrs La., Dec. 18. ily. David Lletzke also spent the Richard Stebblns In Lansing. bility and combat readiness. Upon Christmas weekend with his par­ Is Your Home completion of the rotational tour, During the course Platte ents. On Jan. 4 he starts work at Mrs Leonard Haviland of Lt. Thomas will return to his received Instruction In repairing Vienna, Ga. Drummond Island was a Sunday home base. automo live engines, chassis, Mr and Mrs Ray Moore were dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Vern Winterized? power trains and related equip­ Christmas Eve guests of Mr and Blnger, Mr and Mrs Jumper‘of ment. He completed basic train ­ Mrs Valentine Stoy and family. Chandler Road were Sunday eve ­ Pvt. RICHARD C. BENNIN- ing at Fort Polk. He Is a 1964 The Misses Nancy Pollok and ning visitors with Mr and Mrs GER, son of Mr and Mrs Carl graduate of Pewamo-Westphalia Pat Morey of Lansing visited Mr Vern Blnger. W. Bennlnger, 420 Stoll Road, Community High School. and Mrs Loren Lletzke on Mon ­ Edward Goodrich of Colony R-1, DeWltt, completed a 10- day afternoon. week ammunition storage course BUCK-SHORTAGE Road visited his grandparents, Monday evening dinner guests Mr and Mrs Vern Blnger, Sun ­ at the Army Ordnance Center and Vacation trips give most fam­ of Mr and Mrs Glenn Locher and School, Aberdeen Proving ilies a late summer deficiency day. He has a fourteen day leave family were Mr and Mrs George from Fort Gorden,Ga. at present. Ground, Md., Dec. 18. bill to deal with. Schenk of Lansing. Mr and Mrs Glenn Locher and V family were Tuesday evening vis ­ Crescent Club Regular Price $1 1.50 Regular Price $8.05 itors at the Loesch home in Lan ­ sing. NOW$g95 NOW $^95 Mr and Mrs Ray Moore were Friday evening guests of Mr and has Yule party Mrs Fred Sehlke and family of FORTII^Y YOUR HOME NOW . . . There's LIMITED OFFER OVID— The Travel Depart­ Fowler. ment of the Crescent Club met still a lot of cold winter weather ahead, so Five lovely patterns to choose from. Beau ­ Sunday dinner guests of Mr and at the home of Mrs Porter Mar­ tiful designs, graceful proportions, luxurious Mrs Lloyd Brocker were Mr and tin Monday evening, Dec. 21, for weight ... all the elegance of the finest table ­ Mrs Ted Plotrowlcz and David of a Christmas party. Check Your Home . . . Does It Need ware translated in American made stainless Garden City, Mr and Mrs Ben • STORM DOORS • STORM WINDOWS steel for those who want the best. Wolbers of Saranac; and Mr and A meeting was conducted by • W’EATIIERSTRIPPING • PAINTING Mrs Jerold Brocker. the chairman, Evelyn Bakke. Wonderful gift. Start your service or add to • NEW GARAGE DOOR • NEW GARAGE , your present set during this special event. • NEW ROOFING OR ROOFING REPAIRS MS THE INTERNATIONAL SILVER COMPANY • INSULATION . . . It’s a Must in Michigan SEE US FOR ALL YOUR WINTERIZING NEEDS SALE DATES: as* ilMlIj Winter a ■' After Jan. 1, 1965 Dec. 26 thru Jan. 30,1965 WE WILL BE OPEN Coats Monday thru Friday 2824 ■ Stainless at Very ii\ llir Now Vcai Itiilil fur you all . . . jiood In-allli. ;:on(l liriic' ami j^oml forlum*. Wc* 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Special Prices... Act today! look lorv\ai(l to ■.fivinf ’ you m-xl year! REDUCED! Saturdays 7:30 a.m. 'til 12 noon Lester H. Lake, Jeweler HARRIS "Pine Diamonds for Over 34 Years’’ OIL CO. DeWitt Lumber Co. "Our Name on the Box Adds Much to the Value . . . John Hall Lawrence Risdale Nothing to the Price” Next to Eberhards OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY 107 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2413 999 E. State ST. JOHNS Phone 224-4726 DeWITT, MICH. Phone 6«9-27

Mrs Louis Raymanentertained Mrs Eva Boron, Mr and Mrs North Victor Louis Boron and David, and Mr By Mrs Elsie Exelby and Mrs Gale Boron on Christ­ Births mas Day for dinner. By MISS HELEN FINK, Correspondent Clinton'i Citizoni of Christmas night, Mr and Mrs Mitsionary Society David Conklin and family, Mr Toi lorrow \ will sarve potluck and Mrs Charles Kingsley and Mr and Mrs Clement Koenlg- Mrs Adella Wahl of Westphalia family, Mr and Mrs Dan Beck and sknecht of Lansing and Mr and and Harold Fink of Grand Rapids NORTH VICTOR— The Victor family, Mr and Mrs Robert Kls- Mrs Greg Thelen and children were dinner guests of Mrs Ora IT’S A GIRL! Missionary Society will meet with sane and family and Mrs Louis and George Thelen of Westphalia Fink and family Sunday. Dec. 23: Renee ’ Marie, Mr and Mrs Margarte Paige on Upton Rayman gathered at the home of were Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed McClow spent Mrs Bruno J. Cook of Fowler Road Thursday, Jan. 7. A co-op­ Mr and Mrs Gale Boron for a Mr and Mrs Louis G. Thelen. Christmas with Mr and Mrs Jack (Mary Ann Thelen) erative dinner will be served at Christmas party. I Mr and Mrs Darwin Smith McClow and family of Ithaca. Dec. 25: Rosemary Anne, Mr 12:30 p.m. X Mr and Mrs Louis Boron and and family of Lansing were Mrs Emma Mundell was a and Mrs William G. Bellinger of / David were Christinas night, sup­ Christmas Eve supper guests Christmas guest of Mr and Mrs Elsie (Rosemary Ulrich) Horton Grange plans J per guests at the home of Mr and of Mr and Mrs Herman Motz Richard Thompson and family of Dec. 26: Sharon Lee, Mr and meeting and potiuck Mrs Allan Boron. and Steve. Lansing. Mrs Clarence Stoddard of St. House guests of Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Ed McClow spent Mr and Mrs Roy Harr and Johns (Joyce Klrvan) NORTH VICTOR— Horton Allan Boron, Wednesday and Christmas Eve with his nephew, family, Mr and Mrs A. A. Beck­ * * Grange will meet with Mr and Mrs Thursday of this week are Mrs Mr and Mrs Joe Wyman and er and family of St. Johns, and IT’S A BOYI Floyd Upton Friday evening, Jan. Boron ’s sister. Miss Betty Marie family of Saranac. Mrs Casper Funkey and daugh­ 8 , with a potiuck served before the Rickard of Rochester, N. Y. and Dec. 21: Bradley Mason, Mr Miss Anna Ulrich spent the ter, Rose Mary of Ionia were LANA KAYE SMIT meeting. her fiance, Larry Rouch of and Mrs Russell Slmmet of Ithaca Christmas holidays In Detroit Sunday callers at the home of * ♦ 34 Fredonla. N. Y. with Mr and Mrs William J. Mr and Mrs Louis G. Thelen. (Patricia Lewis) A Feb. 6 wedding is being Mrs Evora Sutfln of Garland Dec. 25: Kevin Mark, Mr and Ulrich and family and Mrs Flor­ Mr and Mrs Herman Motz planned by Miss Lana Kaye spent a few days last week with ence Ulrich and other relatives and Mr and Mrs Enza Viges of Mrs Thomas Irrer of St. Johns Smlt and Gerald Thomas her brother, Eugean Montague. ' and friends. Midland called on Mrs Tony Motz (Marilyn Leavitt) Hardman. Miss Smlt Is the Otis Balcam, Merrlel Balcam Northeast Eagle Mr and Mrs Keith Ayers, of St. Johns Saturday afternoon. Dec. 26: Ronald James, Mr daughter of Mr and Mrs Rob­ and Mr and Mrs Elzie Exelby Mrs Andrew Kempf Charles Schafer and Audrey West Mr and Mrs Joe Schafer visit ­ and Mrs Frank Karek Jr. of St. ert D. Smlt of R-4, St. Johns. spent Christmas Day with Mr and Phone 627-6710 spent Christmas with Mr and ed their son, Charles Schafer's Johns (Kathleen Kellog) The prospective bridegroom Mrs James Whlttemore In Ovid. Mrs Joe Schafer. new home near Grand Ledge Dec. 27: Eric Wade, Mr and is the son of Mr and M;s Mr and Mrs Ralph Shumaker Christmas dinner guests of Mr Mr and Mrs Ray Castelien of Sunday afternoon. Mrs Richard Tonnemacher of SL Verne Hardman also of H-4, entertained at a family dinner on and Mrs D. C. Allen were Mr and Grand Rapids spent Christmas Johns (Sally Redfern) St. Johns. Christmas Day. Mrs Everett Allen of Milford Mrs and the weekend with her moth­ Mr and Mrs Woodard Dunkle Sadie Doty and Mrs Nellie Allen er, Mrs Rose Denneny, her and son, Mr and Mrs Hugh Byrnes of Grand Ledge and Mr and Mrs grandmother, Mrs Elizabeth and family, and Mr and Mrs John Duplain MR AND MRS NORMAN BROWN Floyd Allen of Lake Odessa. Armbrustmacher, and Albert. Vannlman and daughters of Ovid By Mrs James Burnham Mrs Hazen Crandall and daugh­ Mr and Mrs Louis Weber and spent Christmas Eve with their ter, Melody and Karen Davison Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith and parents, Mr and Mrs Floyd Upton. An open house will be held at Holy spent the weekend with the for­ family of Monroe were Christ­ By MRS. JOHN SCHMIDT — Telephone 682-3262 Mr and Mrs Wilbur Brandt Trinity Hall in Fowler Sunday, Jan. 3, mas Day and weekend guests of Wafch night party were Christmas Eve guests of Mr mer’s mother in PawPaw. from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in honor of the silver Mr and Mrs Robert NourseJr. Mr and Mrs Daniel Weber and planned in Duplain four children of Hastings, and Mr and Mrs Elzie Exelby. family of Saginaw. and daughter were Christmas Hubert Fogleson and Mrs Maurice Paine and three wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nor­ dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Enza Viges and DUPLAIN — Thursday, Dec. children. with Mr and Mrs James Bancroft Hazen Crandall and Melody. ,children of Midland, Mr and Mrs 31, from 8 to 12 p.m. a "watch man Brown of R-4, St. Johns. The Brown’s heads Maple Mr and Mrs Willis Berkhousen, and family of St. Johns. Mr and Mrs Harold Becker, Mr night party ’ will be held at the Maurice Dershem and baby and Janice and Joan, with Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Glen McNeil en ­ children will be hosts for the occasion. and Mrs Richard Becker of Nash­ Mr and Mrs Michael Motz and Duplain Church of Christ Guests Rapids Masons Russell Smith and Mrs Lawrence tertained for dinner Sunday, Miss Friends and relatives are invited. ville, Tenn., and Mr and Mrs Jim children of Lansing were Christ­ are welcome. Duflo and children of Middleton Ruby McNeil of Lansing, Miss Becker and daughter of Marquette mas Day guests of Mr and Mrs MAPLE RAPIDS— Hubert Fo­ were guests of Mr and Mrs Wil­ Marie Roberts, Mrs Helen Howe, were Christmas guests of Mr and Herman Motz and Steve. The Plan annual meeting gleson was elected worshipful master of Maple Rapids Lodge liam Smith andfamlly ofSt. Johns and Miss Charlotte Price of Ful­ Mrs William Becker and family. Vigeses remained for the week­ DUPLAIN— The annual meet­ on Dec. 17 for supper In honor of ton. end. No. 145 F&AM, at the lodge’s Krepps District Rheubottom Mrs Florence Fairchilds who ing of the congregation of the Du­ Jeff Smith’s fourth birthday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Austin spent has been with Mr and Mrs D. C. •Mr and Mrs Arthur Fitzpat­ Dec. 14 meeting. By Mrs Lucille Heibeck Mrs Allan L. Boron plain Church of Christ will be Mrs Mildred Shelters of De­ Christmas with his parents in St. Phone 669-9468 Allen left Thursday and went to rick, Mr and Mrs Gayle Fitz­ held Saturday, Jan. 2, at 7:30 Other officers elected were: Donald Messer, senior warden; troit spent two days over Christ­ Louis. her son ’s in Shepherd. patrick and children. Larry and p.m. mas with her cousin, Mrs Mina Mr and Mrs James Sowle spent Mr and Mrs Jerome Smith and Mr and Mrs William Brice of Mary Ellen, were Christmas David Swanson, Junior warden; family of Westphalia and John Cherub Choir gives Maurice Paine, treasurer; Max Gordanler. Christmas Eve and Day with their Mr and Mrs Gale Boron enter ­ Montpelier, Ohio and Mrs Archie guests of Mr and Mrs Delmar Mr and Mrs Lester Dean were daughter, Mrs Frances Hlner and Kuslner of Elsie were Christmas tained their family with a turkey- Schavey of Grand Ledge called on Smith and family of Lansing. Paine, secretary; Harold Berry, dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Sunday service song senior deacon; James Craig, jun­ Christmas dinner guests of Mr family In Fowler. dinner Christmas Eve. In attend ­ Mr and Mrs D. C. AllenSaturday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sctiafer of Thelen and family. ior deacon; Charles Frost, stew­ and Mrs Ronald Dean and chil­ Mr and Mrs Ervin Upham call­ ance were: Mr and Mrs Louis Mr and Mrs Andrew Kempf Jackson spent Saturday with Mr DUPLAIN— The cherub choir Mr and Mrs Ronald Cuthbert ard; Rowland Lowe, steward; Max dren. They all spent the after­ ed on Mr and Mrs Harvey Galla­ Boron and David; Mrs Eva Boron were Christmas guests of Mr and and Mrs Joe Schafer. furnished the special number for and sons entertained Mr and Mrs Loudenbeck, chaplain; Donald noon and evening with Mr and gher in New Haven Saturday. of St. Johns; Mrs Louis Rayman; Mrs Bert Baker and daughters. worship services Sunday morn ­ Wilbur Frost and family, Mr and Kendall, marshal; and Leigh Mrs Don Champlin and family of Mr and Mrs David Conklin and On Sunday they were at Mr and ing with their rendition of "I Mr and Mrs Ervin Upham spent Mrs Charles Jones and family, Freer, tiler. Portland. family; Mr and Mrs Charles Mrs Alvin Kempf’s and Jaynee ’s Love to Hear the Story. ’ Miss » ♦ Mr and Mrs Orrison Bailey Christmas Eve and Day with Mr Mr and Mrs Bruce Prescott and Kingsley and family of Owosso; for a family get-together and Bridgeville Patricia Burnham accompanied and Mrs Mike Humphrey and fam­ sons, Mr and Mrs Jack Jason, ABOUT 30 guests were pres­ held a Christmas open house at Mr and Mrs Dan Beck andfamlly Christmas gift exchange. By .Mrs Thelma Woodbury them at the piano. ily In St. Johns. Other guests on Mr and Mrs Larry Gardner and ent for the public Installation of their home Tuesday evening. of St. Johns; Mr and Mrs Robert Mr and Mrs Lewis Babbitt and * * Christmas were Mr and Mrs family, and Mrs Hannah Ross and the officers Dec. 19 at the Mason­ Mr and Mrs Alfred Ranft of Klssane and family of St. Johns. sons and Mrs Elizabeth Rose at­ Christmas Day dinner guests Mr and Mrs Howard Woodard Grand Haven were Saturday sup­ Wayne Upham and family of De­ Sherry all of Lansing at a post- Mr and Mrs Allan Boron spent tended Mrs Alice Coppin ’s fu­ of Lapeer, Mrs Letha Carr of ic Temple. Past Master John M. troit. Christmas dinner Sunday. of Mr and Mrs Noel Smith and Setterlngton served as Installing per guests of her sister, Mrs Christmas Eve and Christmas neral Monday in Lansing. They Muir, Mrs Emma Davis of Mid ­ Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith at­ Beth were Mr and Mrs Glen officer. Past Master Boyde J. Ruth Cludy. Mr and Mrs Roliert Bellinger Day with her parents, Mr and Mrs attended William Croft’s funeral Mills, Noel, Russell, Mark and land and Mrs Lena Wilson of Mr and Mrs Ivan Clark of Elsie and daughters of Oscoda spent tended the funeral of her uncle, Jonathan D. Pulling of Adrian. on Wednesday. Rochester were Christmas Day Eldred was grand marshal. Past Nick Koenlgsknecht of Fowler, >Greg of rural Carson City and Master Moss Van Sickle was called on his sister, Mrs Selina Monday night with her parents, guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Thursday. Bruce Pope of rural St. Johns. grand chaplain and Joe Van Sickle Bailey, Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Milo Podolak. Christmas Day dinner guests of Woodard. Mrs Emma Davis and Mrs Selina Bailey entertained, Mr and Mrs Fred Larkin spent Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith and was grand secretary. family attended a family dinner Mr and Mrs Earl Howell were Mrs Letha Carr remained until Christmas Day, Mr and Mrs Bing Christmas with their son, Rich­ Sunday before returning to their Following the installation, re­ with Mrs Elizabeth Fedewa of PLAN NOW Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson, Bailey of Middleton, Mr and Mrs ard and family In Midland. It was homes. freshments were served by the Westphalia on Christmas Day. Dick, Joann, Deann, Christine, Orrison Bailey and Brent, Mrs the first time the Richard ’s chil­ Sunday afternoon callers at the stewards of the lodge. Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith and Timothy, Lisa and Cynthia of Ruth Cludy, Mrs John Schmidt, dren and grandchildren were to attend the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wood ­ • * rural Bannister, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Glen Berkhousen Rod, Pam, Alan and Bill and home together since 1958. family attended a post-Chrlstmas ard were Mr and Mrs George family dinner at the home of Mr Ardls Howell, Duane, and Louise and Philip of Kalamazoo spent Gary Snyder. Mr and Mrs Don Larkin of Wiles of Vestaburg and Miss of rural Carson City, Elaine Thursday night and Christmas Philadelphia spent Sunday with and Mrs Leo Rockey of Portland, ANNUAL Edith Mueller of Owosso. Mr and Mrs Don Champlin, Howell of Davenport College in with Mrs Maude Crook and. Miss Mr and Mrs Fred Larkin. Sunday. Miss CarolSchulthelss return ­ Sherry, Valerie, Tom, Tim and Grand Rapids, Lynn Howell of Mary Cole. Other guests on Mr and Mrs Edwin Heibeck STOCKHOLDERS MEETING ed to Johnson Bible College Mon ­ Donald were Sunday guestsof her Mr and Mrs George Wanhainen called on Mrs Wava Roberts of Fort Jackson, S. C. and friend, Christmas Day were Mr and Mrs parents, Mr and Mrs Lester and family of Tell City, Ind. spent day after spending a week with her Richard Ely and family of Mason, St. Johns Tuesday. Janice Bates, of Lansing. Dean. Afternoon callers to meet from Friday to Monday with her SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 parents, Mr and Mrs DaleSchul- and Mr and Mrs Bill Suggett of Mrs Edwin Heibeck attended a Christmas dinner guests of Mr three week old, Donald C. Champ­ mother, DrDorma Eleson. thelss. Marshall. Tuesday guests were pre-Christmas party in honor of ,and Mrs John Woodbury and Mr lin were: Mrs Ron Dean and Deb­ Michael Burnham of Michigan Mr and Mrs Earl Starkweather Mr and Mrs Milo Podolak and Mrs Eva Boron at the home of Mrs "YOUR PARTNERS FOR PROFIT" and Mrs Douglas Hulbert and bie; Mr and Mrs N. G, Dean, State University is spending the and Mrs Arelia Wright of Grand family spent Christmas at the Jean Corkln of St. Johns Tuesday Shelly Lynn on Saturday were Mr Connie and Pam; Mrs William vacation with his parents, Mr and Ledge. Tony Slavic home near Ashley. afternoon. and Mrs Bruce Hulbert, Jeff and Aldrich, Mrs Kenneth Henry and Mrs James Burnham. Mr and Mrs Richard Priest and Steven and Kurt Bancroft spent Mr and Mrs Edwin Heibeck Marty Jon of rural St. Johns,and son, Kenneth; Mr and Mrs Val- St. Johns Co - operative Co. Mr and Mrs David Van Horn and Miss Kayla Thornton of Ferris family spent Christmas with her Saturday skiing at Caberfae near were dinner guests of Mr and State College spent the holidays gene Halsted; Mr and Mrs Virgil Cadillac. Mrs Nick Halltsky and family of N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-3439 Kimberly Sue. sister, Mrs Edith Wilkinson of Hoisted and Cathy; Bill Setterlng­ with her parents, Mr and Mrs Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Milo Podolak were St. Johns Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs David VanHorn ton; Mr and Mrs Hubert Becker; Roy Thornton. Mr and Mrs Ray Snyder and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Mr and Mrs George E. Smith spent Christmas Day with his Mr and Mrs George Thompson family of Selfrldge Air Base were Millman of Lansing. spent Christmas with Mrs Eliza­ parents, Mr and .Mrs Orrle Van- and David; and Mrs RichardBls- Horn of Ithaca. weekend guests of Mr and Mrs beth Smith of St. Johns. Recent research at Michigan sell and Rodney. Mr and .Mrs Douglas Hulbert State University shows that pork Walter Baxter. Mr and Mrs Don Smith spent Mr and Mrs Verne Miller of the Christmas weekend with her and Shelly Lynn spent Christmas loin chops become increasingly Guests of Mr and Mrs Max Jackson, Mr and Mrs Jesse North Bengal Day with her parents, Mr and Mrs more tender when allowed to age Paine on Christmas Day were By Mrs Wm. Ernst parents, Mr and Mrs David Eber- Christiansen of St. Johns and Mrs ■sole of Sterling, Ill. Fred Nleman. 2 to 12 days. Mr and Mrs Warren Williams and Ruth Cludy were Sunday dinner Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith and guests of Mr and Mrs Orrison Mr and Mrs Robert Eldrldge children, and Mrs Jennie Bandt DAYS Bailey and family. and sons were hosts to the mem­ 10 of St. Johns were Christmas Eve PRE-INVENTORY Mrs Ruth Cludy had as her Sun ­ bers of Tledt family at their home dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jack day overnight guests, her niece on Christmas Eve. Cornell and family. and husband, Mr and Mrs Bliss Miss Dolores Evitts broke a Mr and Mrs Jack Cornell and Pryor of Manltou Springs, Colo. bone in her foot while In gym family and Mrs Jennie Bandt of Rod Schmidt of Alma College class in school one day last St. Johns spent Christmas with LEFT spent the weekend with his par­ week. Mr and Mrs Ross Cornell Jr. of ents, Mr and Mrs John Schmidt Miss Agnes Bearndt, Miss DeWltt. and family. Peggy Mowhat, and Claude Mc- Charles Smith of Holt called at The WSCS will meet with Mrs Klbbee of Chesaning ate Christ­ the Jack Cornell home Saturday. Harold Annls Tuesday, Jan. 5, at mas dinner with Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Ross Cornell Jr. 1:30 p.m. William Ernst and Maxine. and family of DeWltt were Sunday ALL CLOSE-OUT MANY Floyd Foerch and daughter, dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jack to Receive the Maximum Mr and Mrs Willis Berkhousen Sandra, of South Carolina spent and girls and Mr and Mrs William Cornell and family. CHRISTMAS TOYS Saturday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Emma Jackson attended BASKET Smith and children of St. Johns Mrs John Foerch. On Sunday they Discount on Your were Christmas guests of Mr and the Senior Citizens meeting in St. TRIM & CARDS were Joined lor dinner by Mrs Johns Tuesday and the Krepps • Liniments BOOKS Mrs Lawrence Duflo and children Floyd Foerch and Mrs Lloyd Fertilizer Neeids of Middleton. School program and potiuck • Tinsel —Bulbs Nequette of Lansing. Wednesday evening. • Salves GAMES Mr and Mrs Russell Smith of Mr and Mrs Louis Schmitt were Mrs Emma Jackson spent • Lights at Middleton were Sunday evening guests on Christmas Day of their Christmas with Mr and Mrs Er­ Why don't you take advontage of the Pre- • Shampoos, etc. callers of Mr and Mrs Willis son-in-law and daughter, Mr and nest Jackson and family. • Decorations, etc. Berkhousen. Mrs Richard VanElIs and family Mr and Mrs Vere Leonard and Season Discounts on Fertilizer by taking COST Mr and Mrs Steven Bancroft of Lebanon. family of Midland, Mr and Mrs yours now . . . and storing it in your soil or and daughters, Mr and Mrs James Mr and Mrs William S. Ernst William Kinney and family of St. YOUR Bancroft and family of St. Johns, and family of Battle Creek were Johns, and Michael Leonard of or in your barn? and Mr and Mrs Bruce Bancroft post-Chrlstmas guests on Sunday Fort Polk, La., were post- '/j OH CHOICE BELOW COST and daughters of Indianapolis, and Monday of Mr and Mrs Wil­ io< Chrlstmas dinner guests of Mrs Broadcasting and plowing down part of your Ind., were Christmas Day guests liam Ernst and Maxine. Bessie Leonard and Max Leonard of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bancroft Mr and Mrs Edward Moritz and family, Sunday. fertilizer for corn saves time, labor and and Kurt. were Christmas dinner guests of STARTING NEXT WEEK Mr and Mrs Albert Moritz of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Heibeck costs . . . and also produces results. Mrs Ralsten Fearveylough and Essex. attended a Christmas and birth­ daughters, Lis., and Lori, and Mr and Mrs Edwin Mohnkeand day dinner in honor of Constance Watch our ads and windows for week-long bargains. son, Charles, ofSan Diego, Calif., daughter, Ann, of South Bengal McGinnis at the home of Mr and $3.00 per ton Discount NEW ITEMS WILL APPEAR EACH WEEK ! and Mrs Herman Addington and Mrs Virgil McGinnis and family daughters, Rebecca and Deborah and John Ernst of Lansing spent Christmas evening with Mr and Christmas Day. Good through January 10, 1965 of Lansing spent Sunday after­ Mrs William Ernst and Maxine. Mrs John Hilts of DeWltt, Mr noon with their aunt, Mrs Olive Mrs John Foerch Is spending a and Mrs Robert Paksi and Ken ­ Glaspie Drug Store Dull. few days this week with her son- dra, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hei­ Mr and Mrs Herman Adding ­ in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs beck Jr. andShelllandMrsDoug- “YOUR PARTNERS FOR PROFIT" DRUGS—SICKROOM SUPPLIES—FIRST AID ITEMS—TOILETRIES ton anddaughters of Lansing were Lloyd Nequette of Lansing, TM Orweller and DOkflu, all ot SUNDRIES Christmas Day guests of Mrs Floyd Foerch’s and dau#i(sr/i^M. Johns, and Mr and Mrs VirtU ; Olive Dull. McGinnis and family were holi­ Prescriptions Accurately Compounded Sandra, of South Carolina are also SL Johns Co - operative Co. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bancroft guests of the Nequettes’ until day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs N. Clinton ST. JOHNS 221 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-3254 and Kurt spent Sunday evening Wednesday. Kenneth Heibeck Sr., Sunday. Phone 224-3439 Page 6 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964 Mr and Mrs Tom Granchorff spent the holiday with the John Blankens of Edgebrook Drive. Shepardsville Mr and Mrs Bruce Hodges en ­ B7 Mrs Irs Blrminf ham tertained at apost-holldaydlnner By MRS. IRA BIRMINGHAM, Correspondent on Sunday. Guests were Mr and Mrs Joe Palsco and Ernie ac­ Mrs Earl Stoll, Mr and Mrs Mark companied Mr and Mrs Gordon Oliver, and Mr and Mrs RayStone Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wyrlck her parents, Mr and Mrs A, J. Stanton of Owosso to Detroit of Grand Ledge. and children Joined the Ashley Brown and family. Saturday for a family party at Mr and Mrs Mark Oliver were fainlly ’s dinner party on Christ­ Mr and Mrs Robert Salisbury the home of Mrs Louis Toth Sr. hosts to their family at a Christ­ mas at the home of Mrs George and family hosted a Cooper fam­ and family Christmas Saturday. mas Eve dinner. Present were Mr Ashley of Price. ily get-together Christmas Day Christmas Eve dinner guests and Mrs Floyd Dicker! of' Wll- Mr and Mrs Richard Conklin with Mr and Mrs Burl Mowhre of Mrs Irene Crowell and son. liamston, Mr and Mrs Mark Oli­ and daughters had Christmas Day and family of Evart, Mr and Mrs Dale, were her children and ver Jr. of Grand Ledge, and Lt. dinner with his parents, the Claud Jack Cooper and children of Ra­ grandchildren: Mr and Mrs Bill and Mrs John Gilg and son of Conklins at Elsie. In the evening venna, Mr and Mrs Steve Cooper Crowell and children, and Mr Vance Air Base of Enid, Okla. they had Christmas supper at El­ of Lansing, Mr and Mrs Roy and Mrs William Rando and baby Mr and Mrs Herbert Hardtke sie with her parents Or and Mrs Thompson and children of Ma­ from Lansing; Mr and Mrs Rob­ were Saturday supper guests of George Bennett at a family gath­ rlon, Mr and Mrs Ralph Cooper ert Valentine and family of ru­ Mr and Mrs Bruce Hodges. ering. and family of Evart, Miss Judy ral Bannister; Mr and Mrs Rus­ Mr and Mrs John Ryan attend ­ Mr and Mrs Victor Higgins Welton of Battle Creek, Mr and sell Pope of St. Johns. ed a Christmas Eve party at the and daughter were hosts Christ­ Mrs Burt Cooper of near Eureka, Mrs Albert Pellow was at Ce­ home of their son, and family, mas Day for the Watson family and Miss Judy Cooper of Lansing. dar Springs from Wednesday until the Tom Ryans of Haslett. dinner and party with Mr and A Christmas Day family gath­ Saturday for a family Christmas Mrs Robert Watson, Mr and Mrs ering with dinner was hosted by gathering at the home of a grand ­ Don Watson, Mr and Mrs Rich­ Mr and Mrs Jack V. Miller and son and granddaughter, Mr and DeWitt ard Watson of Carland and all Mrs Nell Goodell and family. children. Present were Mr and Mrs Leo Hanson their families and Mr and Mrs Mrs John Curtis and family, Paul Hills recently returned Telephone 669-9384 El Us Watson of Mlddlebury Bob Winnie and Mrs Clare Cur­ home from Clinton Memorial present. tis all of rural Olivet. Mrs Pearl MR AND MRS CLARE RENDEL Hospital at St. Johns but is still Christmas Day the three sons, Miller and Mr and Mrs Ronald confined to his bed. Richard Keck Jr. and Jan Robert, Donald and Richard Miller and boys also attended. Mr and Mrs Clare O. Rendel celebrated their 35th wedding Mr and Mrs Dewey Allen of Hanson are undergoing treatment Hebeler and their families were Traveling to Midland on anniversary Friday, Dec. 25. Present to help them celebrate on Wllllamston and Mr and Mrs in the extensive care unit at St. home for Christmas dinner and Christmas Day for a family din ­ Christmas Day were: Mr and Mrs Bernard Rendel and family of Allen Hayes of St. Johns were Lawrence Hospital for skull frac­ a party at the senior Robert Heb- ner party at the home of Mr Plymouth, Mr and Mrs Marvin Rendel and family of St. Joseph, Christmas Day guests of Mr tures and extensive head lacera­ elers. and Mrs Philip Blalock and fam­ Mr and Mrs Steve Reha, Jr. and family of St. Johns, and Mrs and Mrs Paul Hills, tions received In an accident on Mr and Mrs Eugene Balllngar ily and Mrs Ellis Alderman were Gertrude Smith of Alma. Sunday afternoon visitors of Lehman Road Saturday night. and children of rural Elsie and Mr and Mrs Clare Alderman and Mr and Mrs William Keck and Their condition is listed by the Mr and Mrs Joe Orweller of family. children were Christmas Day college are Sally Austin, Norman Willis Kosht were Mr and Mrs hospital as good. Owosso and two sons spent dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Swender, Leona Warner, at MSU, Elvyn Kosht, Marvel and Neal Wins Sewing Machine at Grand Opening Mr and Mrs Henry Witt enter ­ Christmas Day dinner guests tained their Card Club Saturday Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs of Mr and Mrs Robert Hender ­ Karl Smith. Mr and Mrs Menlo ^nd Terry Flckies and Bill Sloat of Midland and Maynard who Is Joe Orweller and family at a fam­ Bailey and sons of South US-27 jjt ^Ima. home on leave from the Air Mrs Helen Skinner (left) of Kline’s night. High Score went to Donald son and sons were Mrs Ethel Witt and consolation to John ily party. Warner, Mrs Bertha Squlers and were afternoon and evening Jerry Jones was able to attend Force. Distributing Co. explains to Mrs Robert Mr and Mrs Madison Wyrlck, guests of the Karl Smiths. worship services Sunday for the Mr and Mrs William Keck and Reust. Mr and Mrs Cyril Hibbard and David Wilcox, a student at a Roger and Kristine entertained family of Colony Road. Mr and Mrs Gregory ElfrI.ik first time since he was critical­ Willis Kosht were hosts Christ­ Gladstone Sr. some of the features of the Christmas Day with dinner, Mr and son had Christmas Day din ­ ly Injured in an auto accident mas Day at the dining room of Barber College in Detroit, sfient > Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly, Jr. sewing machine Mrs Gladstone w’on in the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs Richard Cornwell and were hosts at a family Christmas ner In Owosso with Mr and Mrs some months ago. the Shepardsville Church with and Mrs Dale Wilcox. Richard of St. Johns and Mr and Eve dinner and party. Attending Frank Harrison at a family gath­ Mr and Mrs Otto Hartman 47 present of their respective Kline’s grand opening contest last week. Mrs Gerald Mills and family of ering. and children of Detroit spent children, families, brothers and Mr and Mrs Robert Norris of ' were Mr and Mrs Arthur E. Kel­ The contest has been on since Kline’s Gladwin spent Christmas Day Elsie. ly of Upton Road, Mr and Mrs from Thursday until Sunday with sisters. Also present was Mrs Christmas dinner guests of Mr Mrs Leo Hedden of Vernon Is lier mother, Mrs Louis Hines, Grace Baker, a sister of the opened Nov. 6. with their son, Donald Norris, Don Magslg of Ovid, and Mr spending a few days with her and Mrs Claud Barrett and Claud­ and Mr and Mrs Frank Glowackl hostess and Mr and Mrs Stu­ and family. I and Miss Leigh Darling of Car- son-in-law and daughter, Mr and ia were Mrs Ethel Feke and Mr Jr, of US-27; Mr and Mrs Ed art Baker of Troy, a nephew. Annette remained for a longer Mrs Duane Brickner and chll- ! land. Mrs Clyde Morrill. dren of Eau Claire, Wls. spent | and Mrs Joe Eger, Sr. Mr and Mrs Edsell Robinson Hines and children of Elsie; The Clarence Mitchells, the visit with her grandmother. There Is to be Family Night and Mr and Mrs Richard Hines Francis Ferdens and family and Christmas was oliserved at South Wotertown the Christmas holidays with her Mr and Mrs Ralph Baker enter ­ and family entertained for dinner at 7:15 p.m. this Thursday at and family of North Owosso. Mrs the Leonard Mitchells and chil­ the home of Mr and Mrs Vern parents, Mr and Mrs Clinton tained their children and families Christmas Day Mr and Mrs Fred the Shei)ardsvllle Church with By Mrs Bruce Hodges Walter Hines came Saturday lor dren Sunday in Corunna, attended Hettinger and Donna. Mr and Couzzins. The children also this Christmas. Home were Mr Robinson and children. supper. The Rochester Colony visited their grandparents, Mr a family dinner and party with the 25th wedding anniversary of Mrs Donald Hettinger and cliil- Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard and Mrs Lvnn Baker and six chil­ On Christmas the Edsell Rob- Methodist Church has been in ­ and Mrs Avery Lee. Mrs Louis Hines. Mr and Mrs Robert Horton at dren of South Shepardsville Road Foster at Christmas dinner were dren of Rogers City, .Mr and .Mrs In.sons and family were guests of vited to participate. Mrs Lawrence Woodruff spent Mr and Mrs Steven Komlves the home of Mr and Mrs Howard and Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollard Mr and Mrs Rex Fllnchbaugh and Keith Baker and three children of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson near As Sunday was “Student Rec­ from Tuesday through Friday had as their dinner guests Sun ­ Brands. Jr. and sons of Ovid were liome Mrs Dell Fllnchbaugh of Dlmon- Detroit and Mr and Mrs Rex Bak­ ognition Day, ” Richard Mead of with her son, John, and his fam­ Perry. day, .Mr and Mrs Fred Altvator. In Corunna Christmas Day, at for the family gathering. dale, Mr and Mrs Harold Park- er and three sons. Including Rex Christmas Eve guests of Mrs Michigan State University read ily in Jackson. Mr and Mrs Ed Tomasek and the home of Mr and Mrs Robert house of Portland, and Mr and •Mien, home from Fort Bennlng R. C. Dietrich were Mr and Mrs the scripture during the wor­ children Thursday visited his Apsey and family for a family din ­ Visitors of the Ira Birming- Mrs Carl Fllnchbaugh of Potter- Mr and Mrs Caryl Gall of until he has to report in on New Jack Dietrich and children of St. ship hour at the Shepardsville hams during tlie week were Mr Houghton Lake are visiting their motlier, Mrs Anna Tomasek at ner party were Mr and Mrs Don ville. Year’s Day. Miss Nancy Walters Johns, and Mr and Mrs Gerald Methodist Church, and Miss Pat the home of Mr and Mrs John and Mrs Warren Bensinger and daughter, Mrs Richard Keck, and of this area, also attended. Dietrich and family. Mrs Hattie Adams is spending Phinney of Price. Alderman of Central Michigan Krai of rural Asliley, Mr and Mrs Don Dietrich spent baby and Mrs Clark Jackson family. Rev and Mrs Joe Eger Jr. and At Bath for Christmas Day University at Mount Pleasant the holidays with the Charles Mr and Mrs Leo Benslnger Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs and children all ol Owosso; Mrs Palmeters of Battle Creek. Mrs Gertrude Dague of Berry- sons left Tuesday for Llthla, Fla., dinner was Mrs R. C. Dietrich. gave the resiwnslve reading. Oth­ Charles Birmingham, of Ovid; ton spent Christmas with her had Christmas dinner in Owos­ Charles Apsey Sr. at Corunna. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Maler to s|)end Christmas vacation with Mr and Mrs Roger Smith and er students of this area attending so with .Mr and Mrs Warren Mrs Max Walasek and Agnes; children In this area. Present at the Christmas Eve entertained at a family dinner on Bensinger and liaby. Mr and Mrs Rol)ert Risley and Christmas. Those attending were Frederick Witt and son of Tuc­ supper party at the home of Mr son, Arlz. visited his aunt and Sunday the Leo Bensingers four children; Ernie Pa!sco and Mr and Mrs Richard Brlnkeyand and Mrs Henry Bendt Sr. were: uncle, Mr and Mrs Harry Green ^ were in Mlddlebury as guests mother, Mrs Joe Palsco and family of Royal Oak, Mr and Mrs START THE NEW YEAR BRIGHT! BUY A CLEAN Mr and Mrs Elden Bendt and on Wednesday. for Clirlstmas dinner at a fam­ Judson Gates. David McCullogh of Cleveland, baby of North Harmon Road; Mr Mrs Leonore Collner, Eunice ily gathering at tlie home of Mr Ohio, Mrs Watle Garlock, Mr and and Mrs Don Bendt and two chil­ and Elaine of Mt. Pleasant called and Mrs Kaye Potter. Mrs Norman Smith, Mr and Mrs dren and Mr and Mrs Henry Bendt on Mr and Mrs Andrew Flegler Mr and Mrs August Witt, Aud ­ Don Garlock, Mr and Mrs Leon and daughter from St. Johns. Sunday afternoon. uaBjOUlL rey and Raymond were hosts for Southeost Eagle Garlock and Mr and Mrs George Mr and Mrs Clarence Mitchell Mr and Mrs Leo Hanson and tlieir family Christmas dinner By Mrs Harold Sullivan Gregersen, all of Grand Ledge, were hosts to their children and family attended a family Christ­ and party Sunday with 35present. and Mr and Mrs Forrest Kelsey grandchildren, Mr and Mrs Fran ­ mas dinner Christmas night at Among them were Mr and Mrs cis Ferden and Mr and Mrs Leon ­ of Lansing. Alfred Nlelsclike of Sparta; Mr Mrs Zanah Kebler spent the home of her brother. Bill ard Mitchell and their respective Mr and Mrs Harold Dayton and OLDSMOBILE 88 4-door sedan with power steering, power brakes, and Mrs Albert Witt of Lansing; Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Gearhart, In Ithaca. families. family and Mr and Mrs Leonard Mr and Mrs Clifford Prost and Donald Kebler and family in Christmas dinner guests at the 1962automatic transmission, radio, white wall tires, backup lights and Mr and Mrs Russell Waters Dayton and family spent Christ­ many other extras. A new car trade-in. See it and drive at Bee’.s Miss Janice Gedrum, all of Grand Ledge. Harry Green home were Mrs and children were Christmas mas Day with their mother, Mrs Carol Maurer and children of Used Cars—across from Eberhard's. Lincoln Park; Mr and Mrs Ar­ guests In Saginaw of Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Clarence Enness Helen Dayton, of Grand Ledge. Lansing, Mrs Bertha Klaver and thur Aldrich of Eureka; Mr and entertained Christmas Eve, Mr Mr and Mrs Herbert Hurdtke Mrs Henry Witt of Ovid; and David LaBea'u and family for a son, Lawrence. CHEVROLET Impala 2-door hardtop. Stick shift with 327 cu. in. family gathering. Miss Susan Ly ­ and Mrs Mrs Harold Enness and were Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Crowner and all their families and Mr and family; Mr and Mrs Russell Dan- Mr and Mrs Virgil Zeeb of De- 1960engine. Radio, dual rear antennas, good white wall tires, beautiful Mrs Henry Nickols of Bath, ons, a student at Bethel College, daughters of Louisville, Ky. and kenbrlng and family; Mr and Mrs Witt. red finish with black and white trim. A real sharp ’60 Chevrolet. parents of .’VIrs August Witt. Mishawaka, Ind., camehomewlth Mr and Mrs Robert Crowner and See it and drive it at Bee’s Used Cars. her aunt, the R. Waters for sev ­ Lester Enness and family and Mr Mr and Mrs Bruce Hodges were Carrie of Grand Rapids spent the Mr and Mrs Robert Baese and eral days visit. and Mrs Karl Enness and family. hosts to 26 memliers of their fam­ Christmas holidays with their family had as their guests on Christmas Day, Mr and Mrs PONTIAC Tempest LeMans convertible with V-8, 326 cu. in engine. Christmas was Sunday at the ily at dinner on Christmas Day. parents, Mr and Mrs Melvin Christmas Mrs Leo Hedden of Clarence Enness wen; to Melvin Guests were Mr and Mrs Bradley Radio, automatic transmission, bucket seats, seat belts, power steer­ home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Cut­ Crowner. 1963 Vernon and Mr and Mrs Clyde ler and family, when a family and Mary Alice Ennesses ’ for Bogle and family of Lansing, Mr ing. Black body with a white top. Come in and drive it. DeWitt OES will hold their reg­ Morrlel. gathering was held. Present for Christmas at Stanton. and Mrs Gerald Phillips of Elm­ ular meeting Friday, Jan, 8 , In ­ Mr and Mrs Carl Bowles and the dinner and party were Mr and Mr and Mrs Robert Hazen and wood Road, and Mr and Mrs David stead of Jan. 1. CHEVROLET 2-door hardtop with push-button radio, rear speaker, children liad Christmas, Friday, Mrs Marvin Cutler and family of sons spent Christmas Eve with Hodges and family. rear antenna, super sports wheel covers, ammeter and oil gauge, in Owosso at a family gathering Dearborn; Mr and Mrs Raymond Mr and Mrs Rles in Lansing. Mr and Mrs Floyd Ackerson Chooses to sit out gear shift on the floor. Red lower body with white top and white at the home of Mr and Mrs Fe­ Cutle/ and children of Lyon and Mrs Rutii Armantrout spent entertained Barney Kelly of wall tires. Buy it at Bee’s Used Cars—across from Eberhard ’s. lix Malkaski. Cheryl, a nurses ’ aid at Sparrow Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Grand Ledge and Fred Bartz of drunkenness fine Mr and Mrs Lawrence Walter Hospital In Lansing with a stu­ Bill Cowell in Lansing. Sunday Lansing at a holiday dinner. Clayton R. Snider, 47, of 3830 CHEVELLE 2-door hardtop super sports with radio, 4-on-the-floor, and family, with Rex Allen Bak­ dent from Iran, Miss Mary Solar, Mrs Armantrout spent the day Mr and Mrs Lewis Lonler and N. Cedar Street, Lansing, has 4-barrel carburetor and many other extras including white wall tires. er of Fort Bennlng, Ga., and Mr now a student at MSU and Mr with her mother in Lapef. family were dinner guests of Mr apparently chosen to sit out a 1964 and Mrs Lawrence Walter Jr. and Mrs Darel Cutler and family and Mrs Clarence Trlerweller of Mr and Mrs Hiram Hazen en ­ fine imposed on 1dm Tuesday and Mr and Mrs Vernon Lyon of Portage Lake. Howell on Christmas Day. morning by Justice of the I'eace <| Sr. of St. Johns gathered Christ­ tertained, Christmas Day, Mr Mr and Mrs Stuart Hardtke Gordon Wlllyoung for lieingdrunk mas Day in Ovid at the Jr. Vern Dr and Mrs Douglas Leonard, and Mrs Ronald Hazen and Brett; silent Christmas with the latters Mr and Mrs Robert Hlgbee and and disorderly. Willvoung lined L' ons and family for their fam­ David and Susan of Kalamazoo parents, Mr and Mrs Julius Ducat Snider $10 plus $19.90 costs, luit ily party and dinner . Also pres­ were Saturday visitors of their sons; Mr and Mrs Rolwrt Hazen of Bath. r^adu to and sons; Mr and Mrs Alvin Ha­ Snider chose to take the alterna ­ ent were Mr and Mrs Peter Lar- parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Mrs Myrl Stoll Is recovering tive —10 days in jail. He was ar­ Phone lon of Forndale. Olson Sr. Mrs Edmond Long and zen and sons; and Mr and Mr-' at her home following eye sur­ Harold Sullivan and Bernice .\np- rested l)v state police Monday Mr and Mrs Claud Barrett and Robert of Lake Mills, Wls., spent gery. night. Claudia and Mr and Mrs Joe the weekend with his parents, the Mr and Mrs Jerry Winters and 224-3325 Eger Sr. were among a group Sr. Charles Olsons. family spent Christmas Day with from the Assembly of God Mr and Mrs Max Walasek, his family. Clinton County Churcli wlio surprised Mr and Steven and Agnes were at East Mr and Mrs Clyde Morris en ­ Mrs Rotiert Blgham of Bingham Gary, Ind. Friday until Sunday tertained on Sunday, Mr and Mrs Rural Zoning Ordinance on their wedding anniversary, afternoon to have Christmas Robert Rowland and family, ano OLDS Dynamic 88 sedan with power steering, power brakes, auto­ Christmas Eve, at their home, with Mr and Mrs George Stahl Mr and Mrs David Morris and 1964 matic transmission, white wall tires, wheel covers, backup lights, Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly Jr. and children. Agnes remained family. The Board of Supervisors will hear the 2-speed wiper/washer. Ready to go! Come in and drive it. were hosts Christmas Day for there to spend a week with her John Herbstreet left just before the Mulder family get-together sister. the holidays, to spend the winter request of W. B. MocWhirter & Associates CHEVROLET Impala 2-door hardtop with stick shift and 327 cu. in. with Mr and Mrs Eugene Mulder. Wednesday, Mrs Oral Elliott In Florida. for a trailer coach pork on the following Mr and Mrs Carl Balduf spent 1963engine. White wall tires, radio, wheel covers. White with red interior Mr anu Mrs Donald Mulder and accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lee described land; trim. A nice clean car at Bee’s Used Cars—across from Eberhard ’s. family, Mr and Mrs Richard Mul­ Hill and children of Ovid spent Christmas with relatives in Flor­ der all of Mlddlebury and Mr and the day at Crystal visiting Mrs ida. All that part of the E'z of the Eij of the SW'4 CHEVELLE convertible with 15,000 miles, 283 cu. in. engine. Standard Mrs Arthur Kelly Sr. of rural Elliott’s parents, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Elbert Laurence Jesse Ferral. of Sec. 17. T5N, R4W, Eagle Twp., Clinton transmission, blue vinyl trim, carpeted floor, blue exterior, white Ovid. spent Christmas Day with Mr and 1964 On Christmas Eve for dinner The Yarger family get-to­ Mrs Bud Laurence and family in County. Mich, which lies northerly of a line 150 wall tires, seat belts. See it and drive it at Bee’s Used Cars. at the home of Mr and Mrs gether was Sunday at the Clyde Lansing. ft. northerly of (measured at rt. angles* and Charles Palen Sr. were Mr Morrill home. Twenty were pres­ Mr and Mrs Elmer Wyatt of parallel to a line described as beginning at a CHEVROLET 4-door sedan. Standard transmission, radio, heater, and Mrs Rex Baker and sons; ent for the dinner and others Jackson visited Mr and Mrs Gus point on the east and west '4 line of said Sec. 1962the economical 283 cu. in. engine, aqua paint with blue trim. Miss Nancy Walters, Rex Allen came later. Several birthdays Klrrman Sunday. 17. a distance 418.63 feet east from the W'.4 Baker of Fort Bennlng and Mr were honored with the Christ­ Mr and Mrs Richard Foster corner of said Sec. 17; thence south 69’ 8 ' 35" and Mrs Charles Palen Jr. and mas dinner. entertained Sunday, Mr and Mrs east a distance of 3000 feet to a point of end ­ CHEVROLET 2-door sedan with radio, heater, standard transmis ­ boys. Mrs CeceliaJalenlkwastrans- Merlin Bills; Mr and Mrs Frank ing; except therefrom the N 43.0 ft. thereof 1960sion, 6-cylinder engine, good tires. Real good transportation. See it Mr and Mrs Allen Persontous ferred Tuesday from the Elliott Convert; Mr and Mrs David Fos­ for public road. and drive it at Bee's—across from Eberhard ’s. and Ellen were hosts to her fam­ Nursing Home to her son ’s home ter and Mr and Mrs Bill Foster. ily Christmas Day with Mrs S. in Corunna. Mr and Mrs Jack Ryan spent The hearing will be Mondoy, January B. Glea.son Mr and Mrs Chandler Mr and Mrs Harold Cramer Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Gleason and Rollo, Mrs Robert and children and Mr and Mrs 4, 1965 af 1:30 p.m. in the Board of Super­ Bee ’s Chevrolet & Oldsmobile, Inc. Tom Ryan, and Christmas Day Rademacher and son, all of Lee Hill and family of Ovid had with Mr and Mrs George Foster. visors' room in the County jail, St. Johns, •The World's Seeeleat Piece To Deel" North Shepardsville Road and Christmas Eve dinner with a Mr and Mrs Floyd Ackerson Mich. Those interested may attend. Firestone Mr and Mrs Marion Walkerfrom tree at the home of Mrs Oral entertained Barney Kelly and Bingham present. Elliott. Santa brought gifts to Fred Bartz on Sunday. no W. Higham Street - St. Johns. Michigan 48879 Mr and Mrs GeorgeParmenter the patients and children. Mr and Mrs Ben Avery en ­ (s) CHARLES C. COLETTA, and George were in Flint Christ­ Mrs Robert Varco and daugh­ tertained Mr and Mrs Dlxsonand AWE* 517 224-2345 mas Day as dinner guests of ters of Owosso were Sunday din ­ family and Harley Avery on Chairman their aunt, Miss Lena McLeod. ner guests of Mrs Oral Elliott. Christmas Eve mursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 7 A Ott’s 40 points leads Greenville victory gives high scorer parade Wings West Central lead winter recreation league bas- 25 points led Miller’s to their Iketball play was marked by some second victory and Into first {high Individual scoring last place In the league. Balanced Clark Berkhousen and AlWer- FREE THROW accuracy was {Wednesday as each of the four scoring accounted for the win, blsh shot the St. Johns Redwings similar, too, but the Wings had teams playing had at least one with five of the seven men who Into undisputed possession of many more tries. They made 20 man with over 20 points, and played scoring In double figures. first place In the West Central of 30 attempts (.666) and Green ­ many others In double figures. Following Fox was Bill Werner Conference with a 56-53 victory ville made 9 of 15 (.600). Berk­ Basketball with 15 points, Jim Farley with over Greenville last Wednesday housen was the best free throw In the first game of the evening 13, Larry Thels with 11 and Vern night. shooter for St. Johns, making 10 I Sealed Power dropped the Bum­ Slllman with 10. of 11 attempts. slate light ble Bee’s 77-65, helped by the • * The win was the fifth of the For the middle of a torrid 40-polnt output of Randy Ott. In FOUR MEN for Clinton Trac­ year for Coach Bill Swear’s The Wings will be Idle until basketball season, sports news the nightcap Miller’s Tavern de ­ tors also scored In double fig­ Wings and their fourth in con ­ Jan. 8 when they tackle Charlotte is a little light this week. That’s feated Clinton Tractors 85-72. ures. Greg Penlx led the way ference play. They have not lost at the SL Johns gym. because county schools have re­ * * with 22 points, while Dale Knight a game. * * cessed for the Christmas and New OTT’S fabulous scoring came had 16 and Hub Waite and Dick SCORE BY quarters: Year’s holidays, and most teams Snyder each had 10. The victory broke a tie for St. Johns 15 11 14 16-56 have temporarily suspended play. on 12 field goals and 16 free first place In the West Central throws out of 19 attempts. Four­ Greenville 11 19 9 14-53 The Tractors led 21-17 at the with the Yellowjackets. And It Vacation ends Monday for the teen of the points came In the last was a game that should be play­ quarter as Sealed Power pushed end of the first quarter, but then high schoolers, however, and a Miller’s rallied to take a 42-35 ed by two top-flight teams. few games are scheduled the a shaky 53-49 lead up to the final * * margin. halftime lead. Another big third Swimmers early part of next week. quarter allowed them to coast in BOTH SQUADS shot over 40 * * per cent from the field, and it Sealed Power led all the way, despite a bit of a rally by the Tractors In the last period. took a big margin at the free This Week's Games but the fourth quarter spurt was throw line to win the game for fare well needed to off set a rally by Bee’s * * JAN. 5— Boy Training at Bath; SCORE BY quarters: the Redwings. Greenville out- Morrice at Lalngsburg; Ashley at In the third quarter. Besides scored St. Johns 22-18 on field Ott’s yeoman job, Hilary Stump Sealed Power 14 26 13 24-17 at Waverly Fowler (make-up for postponed Bumble Bee’s 12 18 19 16-65 goals, but the Wings held a 20-9 Dec. 4 game). added 13 points to the cause edge In free throws. Considering they haven ’t been and Jim Proctor dropped In 10 Miller’s 17 25 20 23-85 points. Tractors 21 14 12 25-72 swimming In about four months, The game was close all the way, St. Johns swimmers fared ex­ with the lead changing hands sev ­ BEE’S, IN the losing cause, tremely well when competing Last Week's Scores This Week's Schedule eral times. St. Johns held a four- in the 1st annual Waverly High had three men In double figures. point bulge at the end of the first ST. PATRICK TOURNEY Tom White ted the scoring with DEC. 30— Miller’s Tavern vs. School Christmas Swim Meet re­ quarter, but Greenville turned the Portland St. Patrick 75, PE- 22 points, while Ken Dailey had Bumble Bee’s at 8 ,CllntonTrac- cently. tables in the second period and wamo-WESTPHALIA 64 21. Leon Feldpausch scored 10. tors vs. Sealed Power at 9:15; took a 30-26 lead at the half. Webberville 86 , DeWITT .•,8 jAN. 6— Tractors vs. Bee’s at 8 , • * Six St. Johns youngsters par­ In the second game, Dan Fox’s Sealed Power vs. Miller’s at 9:15. ticipated, and each brought back ST. JOHNS battled back and at least one rlbten or cup. Patty held a slim 40-39 lead going into Nuser, swimming with the 11 and the last period. 12 year olds, won a first place JV's lose 63-58 trophy In the 25-yard freestyle Berkhousen ’s 24 points was event. She also placed second In mnm high for the game, and he got 10 the 50-yard freestyle. of them on free throws. His 7 at Greenville News from Area ♦ » points In the third period sparked OTHER winning rlbl>ons were: Good balanced scoring by the Bowling Leagues the Redwings back into the lead. Gall Pautke (13-14), third place St. Johns J\' team wasn ’t quite He had 5 In the first and 6 In each in 50-yard backstroke and fourth enough to down Greenville last of the second and fourth quarters. week, and the Junior Wings lost * * place In 50-yard freestyle; Tom St. Johns area bowlers rolled game In the Tea Time League this Pautke (15 and over), second a 63-58 decision at Greenville. some nice Christmas presents week with scores of 187. Jeannle AL WERBISH scored 14 points place in 50-yard backstroke; Jean Three men scored In double over the Yule holidays, both for also had the high series of 520, for the Wings and was a defensive Muckle (13-14), third place in figures lor St. Johns. Randy which helped her team, the Jet-A- themselves and for their teams. bear again, hauling down 13 re­ 50-yard freestyle and third place Humphrey led the way with 17 For example: Ways, compile the high single bounds to lead the team In that in 100-yard freestyle. points, while BrlanSwatmanadd ­ game of 745 and high series of department. Other point scorers ed 14 and Gary Boyce 13. Bill B. Neller rolled a 223 high 2131. for St. Johns were A1 Anderson Chuck Muckle (15 and over), DeGroot and Elwood Sell each game and a 652 high series in » ♦ 6, Doug Lundy 5, Bill Slrrlne 3 and fourth place in 50-yard freestyle, chipped in 7. the Night Hawk League play last THE FIRST half of the Tea Gary Becker and Gene Rade- and fourth place in 100-yard free­ Tuesday. L. Grlnnell had a 218 Time League season ended this macher 2 each. style; and Cathy Nuser, sixth FOR GREENVILLE, balanced game, G. Smith rolled a 209 and week, with the Five Misses In place in 50-yard freestyle and scoring, too, accounted for the G. Snyder had a 203 game. The first place by a four-point mar­ Greenville was paced by Full­ fourth place in 100-yard free­ win. Sewall led the way with 26 American Legion Club had the gin. Members of the team are er’s 19 points. style. points, while Kulas scored 18 and best single game with an 847 Doris Swatman, Dina Sllvestri, Doug Lundy (31) goes high to aim a shot at the basket Delp 11 points. score, while Beck’s Farm Mar­ Jean Heathman, Agatha Mankey against Greenville last Wednesday. The Yellowjackets ’ Jerry Shooting accuracy of the two St. Johns High The game was a close one all ket had a 2432 high team series. and Connie Cronkhlte. The Jet- teams was almost Identical. The Fuller (24) tries in vain to block shot. Gary Becker (51) of St. Sports Calendar the way, with Greenville holding Beck’s and Blled Oil are tied for A-Ways were runners-up, while Wings connected on 18 of 42 slight edges In the first three . the league lead. Central National Bank, St. Johns Johns follows the play in the background. St. Johns won the cru­ tries for a .428 mark; Green ­ JAN. 5—wrestling at Alma, * » 6:30; Thursday, Jan. 7, fresh­ quarters. St. Johns trailed 32-27 Furniture and Neller’s Five Pins ville made 22 of 53 shots for a at the half. They made a slight IRENE HILL’S 185 topped the ended up in third, fourth and fifth cial West Central game 56-53. —Greenville Daily News photo. .415 average. men basketball at Greenville, 6 p.m. rally In the last period but It was bowlers in the Coffee Cup League places respectively. far short of pulling out the game. last Wednesday. Doris King had a 581 series score was high for W « Parr’s took over the lead In 507 high series score. Two teams the day. Rhynards had the top THE LOSS was the third Inflve the Ten Pin Kegler’s league with team score for one game—793 The world ’s longest and fast­ tied for fifth place had a battle, starts for the JV team. with the Cool Cats having a 607 a one-;x)lnt advantage over Julie —while Julie K had the best se­ est man-made toteggan run is high single game and the Hustlers K as the women bowlers really ries with 2231. located at Grayling, Mich. Speeds Score by quarters: getting the best series of the day got in step. Elsie Dickinson roll­ * ♦ up to 100 miles an hour are pos­ St. Johns 14 13 13 18-58 —1614. The Bowlettes lead the ed a 221 game for high for the CONNIE KINNEY rolled a 196 sible on ttie 3,000-foot slide. Greenville 15 17 15 16-63 league. day last Wednesday, while There­ game and Janet Esch had a 533 sa Lundy had a 211, Marlene series to lead bowlers in the COMPLETE BODY WORK Jolle Becker and Jeannle Amos Johnson got 220 and Lee Snitgen First Nighters League Monday / , AND GLASS REPLACEMENT shared honors for the highsingle rolled 207. Marlene Johnson ’s night. Connie Kinney also had a 523 series. Heathman ’s, the league leader by 3 1/2 points BOB’S AUTO BODY over Chris Party Store, had a 800 N. Lansing Phone 224-2921 759 high game, while the seventh smmTA/(£0ff place Independents rolled a 2208 series.

Charles Slim had a 219 high game and 573 high series in the Twin City League last Wednes­ day. Strouse Oil’s 936 was the CLOTHING high team game, and South Ri­ ley Grocery had a 2636 series. Mobil Gas leads the league by “ZOOM" INTO two points over South Riley. ♦ * & EIGHT BOWLERS in the In ­ dustrial League had games of '65 200 or better Monday night. Keith Penlx topped everybody with a 255 game and 614 series. Othei WITH ONE OF OUR 200 lx)wlers and their scores All were: Norm Sijarks 200, Ron Car­ ls 221, Bill Kosht 203, Dewey f > s/zr/M Custer 200, Andy Hatta200,T. A. Smith 210 and Ed Stambersky 9 203. Houghton’s, which leads the USED CAR DEALS league by four points over Ba- shore’s, had a 986 high game and SAVE We ’re loaded with late model trades on the ’65 2625 high series. Fords . . . make your selection today where Keith Penlx al.so rolled the high quality is up . . . prices are down! individual game Sunday In the Kings and Queens League. He had Up To a 211 score, not far alwve Bob Greenville ’S Jerry Fuller (24) rushes in to pull away 1964 Ford Oalaxie 500 4- 1962 Ford Oalaxie 500 4- Boettger’s 204 and Edgar Purvis ’ a rebound which St. Johns’ A1 Werbish (53) was also after door, 8 cylinders, Cruiseo- door, 8 cylinders, over ­ 203. Boettger had the high series matic. drive. for the men with a score of 573. during last Wednesday night’s West Central showdown. Other For tlie women, Dorothy Lance St. Johns players are Gary Becker (51) and Clark Berkhousen 1963 Olds Fiesta 9-passen ­ 1962 Ford Oalaxie 2-door, had a 196 game and 530 series. ger wagon, 98 engine, auto­ 6 cylinders, standard trans ­ The Fearless Four, the league (13). —Greenville Daily News photo. matic transmission. mission. leaders, had a 644 high team 1963 Ford Oalaxie 4-door 1962 Ford Oalaxie 500 4- game, while the fifth [dace Pin- 2 officers fo take Car skids off road, Michigan Week and More hardtop, 352-in., 8-cylinder door hardtop, 8 cylinders, busters rolled the l)est series, MSU police course driver uninjured official named engine, Cruiseomatic trans ­ Cruiseomatic. accounting for 1860 pins. city police officers Edward mission. » ♦ Patrick J. Ridge, 16, of 15626 University of Michigan Vice Teachout and James Stlffler will Turner, Lansing, escaped Injury Men and Boys I960 Chevrolet Impala 4- LARRY MAIER’S 230 game President Michael Radock has 1963 Ford Oalaxie 500 4- be taking a fulltime basic police last Wednesday afternoon when door, 8 cylinders, Cruiseo­ door, 8 cylinders, standard was high in the Capitol League been chosen to direct the cam­ Monday, but his 633 series score training course at Michigan State his car went off the road and hit matic. transmission. University between Jan. 11 and paign to make the theme ‘Mich­ • SUITS • SPT. COATS was second test to that of Terry a high bank on Turner Street Feb. 5. Their completion of the igan—Dynamic In World Prog­ Lamer who rolled a 637. Nehl south of DeWltt. 160-hour course will mean all of­ ress” ring throughout the state Beverage, the third place team • OVERCOATS • SLACKS EVERY UNIT VALUE-PRICED TO ficers on the St. Johns police and be heard across the nation In the league, had a 905 highgame Ridge told Deputy Sheriff Fred and around the world during 1965. "ZOOM" OFF OUR LOT IN A HURRY and 2596 high series. Strohs leads force will have taken It. It deals Corson he was traveling south with all phases of police work. It Is the theme of the 12th an ­ 30-80-90 DAY CHARGE ACCOUNTS the league by 4 1/2 points over when the accident occurred on a nual Michigan Week, and the Idea Frechen ’s Tavern. curve one-quarter mile south of is that Michigan’s 8 million citi­ series, and Marilyn Pllne of the Intersection with Herblson Theresa Thelen of the league­ Hingle’s team had a 512 series. zens will use the theme vigor­ Road. The accident occurred at leading Drewry ’s Beer team roll­ Drewry ’s had an 812 high team ously In their schools, organiza­ HOLDENiiREID EGAN FORD SALES, Inc. 4:30 p.m. He said the car skidded ed a 205 high single game In the game and the Rose Johnson team tions, business firms and all their off the road, which was wet. 200 W. Hisham St. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2285 Westphalia Women ’s League last had a 2186 series. Harriet Hen- means of communication to show Famous Brands for Dad and Lad ” Tuesday. Aggie Stump of the gesbach converted the 6-7-10 Michigan’s expanding place In 213 N. CUnton Open Evenings 7-9 Mondays thru Fridays Frankenmuth team had a 522 split. Shop In Clinton County. world trade and world affairs. ^agagagagggM Page 8 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964

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x« it FOR SALE it FOR SALE it LIVESTOCK ★ WANTED it CARDS OF it CARDS OF Schedule Rates of MISCELLANEOUS THANKS THANKS 300 BALES OF oat straw, $90. POTATOES—St. Johns Onion 125 LARGE native ewes, $20 per head. Bob Wldeman, Lloyd Southwell, 7083 S. Farm, 2^4 miles north on I Classified Ad Pages | USED OR worn out Lionel I wish to thank all the peo­ We wish to thank all our Williams road. 35-2p US-27. 36-tf 302 E. North St., Ithaca. 36-tf friends, relatives and neigh­ Cash Rate—3c per word. Minimum, 60c per insei- ij train sets. Call 582-3755. ple who voted for me in Parr’s 36-lp Rexall Contest. Craig Puetz. bors for their cards, visits, FERTILIZER — Bulk or HAY AND straw. Lyle Hynes, BOARS—York and Hamp ; tlon. There is a 20c service fee for charged ads. If not gifts and flowers. Our thanks cross. 200-250 lbs., $35. Max 36-lp bagged. Now is the time to 4 miles north, 3V2 miles ; paid on or before 10 days after insertion, the following ji: WANTED—Hay of all kinds. to Dr Devore, Dr Binkert and buy. Get our prices today. west, V2 mile north, IV2 miles Locher, 2>/2 miles north of ; additional charges will be made; Ads 8 Cc to 95c, add i-: staff, also nurses and nurses' DeWitt on DeWitt road. 36-2p We are especially interested We wish to thank everyone Farmers’ Co - Op Elevator, west of St. Johns. Phone 224- ; 15c; over 95c, add 20c. in choice alfalfa. Phone Elsie that helped in so many ways aides during my stay at Car- ^wler. 36-1 2793. 34-3P son City hospital. — Harold PUREBRED Hereford bulls, ; BOX NUMBER—If number in care of this office is ij 862-5009 or write. Green during the loss of our hus­ Meadow Farms, Elsie, Michi­ band. Alfred Pederson. A spe­ Plowman. 36-lp PARTS FOR a 11 popular ALUMINUM combination large enough for service. desired, add $1.00 to above. jj makes of electric razors. storms and screens. Odd Stanley Smith, 1 mile north, gan. 36-1 cial thanks to the Osgood Fu­ Levey ’s Jewelry, Elsie, Mich. sizes, can be seen at the Clin ­ 6*2 miles west of St. Johns. : ALL ERRORS in telephoned advertisements at sender ’s j; neral Home for their fine Phone 862-4300. 12-tf PATIENTS in state approved service. Rev Fr Young for it LEGAL NOTICES ton County News, St. Johns. 36-2p risk. ji home. P o h 1 s Countryside 33-tfdh his comforting words and Hill Jupnker —Jan. 28 RATES are based strictly on uniform Classified Style, j: Home. 3 miles east on M-21, friends and relatives for the THE COLD AND SLOPPY 1 REGISTERED boar, serv ­ 3 miles north on Chandler STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate W^EDDING INVITATIONS and iceable age. Your choice, 1 beautiful flowers.—Mrs The­ Court for the County of Clinton WEATHER IS HERE announcements. A complete OUT-OF-TOWN advertisements must be accompanied j: road, I'/i miles east on Hall resa Pederson, children, At a i>es!iiun of said Court, held at line —printing, raised printing Yorkshire or 1 spotted Poland by remittance. ij road. Phone 224-4513. 36-2p the Probate Office in the City of St. China. 3 miles south, 1 mile grandchildren great - grand­ Johns in said County, on the 2nth For the best In rubber foot­ or engraving. Dozens to choose children and sisters and wear or sport boots It’s west of Fowler. Julius A. Copy for adds on this page must be in the Clinton ij day of December A D. 1964. from. — The Clinton County County News office be- ij brothers. 36-lp Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green. News, phone 224-2361, St. Simon. 36-lp Judge of Probate fore 2 p.m. on Tuesday nL 004-^361 ★ NOTICES In the Matter of the Estate of John Pierson Shoe Shop Johns. 53-tf MEAT TYPE boars, good We wish to thank the Os­ for Thursday is.sue. ■**-^*» good Funeral Home for their JOHN A. Jl'KNKEK. Deceased N. Clinton St. Johns blood line, all ready for Dale Juenker. having filed his peti­ Ford Tractors service. Inquire Kramer's Ta­ NEW YEAR’S Eve celebra­ wonderful service. Pastor tion. praying that an instrument iflert 36-1 vern, Pewamo. 36-3p Nieuwkoop and T. M. Wright in said Court be admitted to Probate and Implements tion. Dancing 9 p.m. to 4 for their comforting words as the last will and testament of it HELP WANTED a.m. Music by the Firebirds. said deceased and that administra* ALUMINUM combination D U R O C BOARS. Kenneth it FOR SALE Beer, wine and soft drinks. and prayers. Also the Police tion of said estate be granted to Dale storms and screens. Odd New and Used Machinery Hicks, 2 miles west, 1 mile REAL ESTATE Admission $1.00. You must be Dept.. Sheriff Dept., County Juenker or some other suitable per­ sizes, can be seen at the Clin ­ Parts and Accessories south, 1 mile west, first place and City employees. Dr Rus­ son and that there be a determina ­ 21. H & H Lounge, downtown sell for his visit to the home, tion by the Court of the legal heirs- ton County News, St. Johns. south of St. Johns. 35-2p LADY TO care for a sick per­ St. Johns. 35-2 at-law of said deceased. ______33-tfdh son 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. or full the ladies of the First Baptist It is Ordered. ITiat the 28th day GARLAND SALES time housekeeper to live in. DANCING every Friday by church for food that was of January. A D. 1965. at 10:30 A M., ALL SIZES. Clasp envelopes in Walt P r a s k i Orchestra. served by Mrs Arthur at said Probate Office is hereby ap­ and SERVICE ST. JOHNS BUSINESS Phone 224-7060. 36-tf pointed for hearing said petition. heavy Kraft paper Sizes Polka and modern. 9 p.m. to Bouchey, Mrs Marion Green, It is Further Ordered. That public i 4 3/8 ” X 63,4” through 11” x Phone Owosso, SA 3-3227 WANTED—Married man for 1:30 a.m. The Firebirds Satur­ Mrs Helen Fowler, Mrs Rus­ notice thereof be given by publica­ 14” — The Clinton County PROPERTIES FOR SALE general farming and dairy day 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. sell Steffins and Mrs James tion of a copy for three succe ;slvc Carland, Michigan weeks previous to said day of hear­ News, St. Johns. 22-tf work. Ashley Bros., 4607 E. Musicale entertainment for Spousta. Our neighbors and ing the Clinton County News, a news ­ HARD OF hearing? Have your 24-tf Clarence and Pauline Price road. 36-lp young and old. Must be 21. friends for their food, gifts, paper printed and circulated in said hearing tested FREE at Ebert owing to sickness and H & H Lounge, downtown St. flowers, cards and acts of County. other factors are offering RESTAURANT cook, 2 p.m. Johns. 28-tf kindness. All was greatly ap­ TIMOTHY M GREEN. Parr's Pharmacy, St. Johns, PORTABLE Forney welder, Judge of Probate. Michigan. Authorized agent 180 amps. All accessories LARRO MO-GRIST for immediate sale three to 9 p.m. Apply in person preciated. —Mrs Harry Buck, A true copy; for Zenith hearing aids. 14-tf (brazingI, $150, like new. 308 i3i fine business locations. at the Hi-Way Cafe, St. Johns. Mr and Mrs Robert Buck and Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. 35-tf David. 36-lp Deming & Deming E. Walker. 36-tf 50% Molasses Feed No. 1—Located at 212 N. it LOST AND FOUND By Hudson E. Deming Attorneys for Petitioner WINDOW GLASS NEW AND used mobile homes Clinton avenue where the We wish to thank the Ameri­ Business Address: and trailers. All prices and NUTRITIONAL Central National Bank is can Legion, the Vincent de- Grand Ledge. Michigan We have all sizes and any sizes. Blair Trailer Sales, 2081 now located. This building LOST — Package containing. Paul Society, the Methodist 36-3 E. Michigan Ave., Alma, POWER ! ! contains 2,000 sq. ft. of Bible, one shoe and some Junior and the Fowler Lu­ shape. We install glass. Michigan. Phone 463-1587. space and is 100% fireproof cards. Name in Bible. Ivah theran Junior carolers, the St. Use Clinton County News 31-tf modern cement construc ­ Ellen Sumner, call 224-4389. Johns Senior Citizens and to classified ads for best results. Phone 224-3337 36-lp 200 BALES OF first cutting For calves, dairy cows, beef tion and will be available CHOOSE YOUR Pastor Rutkowsky for his and hogs. Natural source of in August of 1965. Christmas message, for cards, hay, 200 bales second cut­ flowers and gifts to the pati­ HEATHMAN'S ting hay. 1 mile south of Ovid. iron, iodine, phosphorus and No. 2—Located at 317 N. it FOR SALE Fred Howorth. 35-2p it CARDS OF ents at our annual Christmas Paint Service Center calcium. 100 lbs. to a ton of Clinton avenue, now oc­ OWN HOURS party. We are very grateful REAL ESTATE BUSINESS CARD sY Hat or feed adds I'a million units cupied by the L & L Res­ THANKS to the families of the late Fred taurant. This has been a Downtown St. Johns rai-sed printing. One or two of vitamin A or top dress at G. Hoskins who presented the colors. Choice of many styles. ideal restaurant location for home with a beautiful televi ­ 31-tf the rate of >2 lb. per day. Priced as low as $5.50 per 50 years and contains 5,000 Part time representative I would like to sincerely sion console in memory of 1.000. The Clinton County Costs only $2.08 per 50-Tb. sq. ft. of usable floor space, their beloved father. May apartment above available needed to approach econ ­ thank each and everyone who DICK’S SECOND hand store. News, phone 224-2361. 9A-tf bag. helped in any way to make God ’s richest blessings rest 2048 M-21 1 mile east of St. in spring of 1965. omy and sports car en- on you all and wishing all a Johns. Used furniture, dishes, me a winner in the Parr's No. 3—700 feet of highway Contest. —Burnell Grieve. prosperous and Happy New antiques, etc. Open 12 noon LIAL GIFFORD t h u i a s ts (Volkswagen, 36-lp Year.—The Jackson Nursing to 6 p.m. (Temporarily) 32-tf FOR SALE property located at the cor­ Home, 36-lp HATCHERY ner of Walker road and US- Austin, Triumph, M e r - I sincerely thank all of FOR SALE—Good used tires 27. 3'2 acres or approxi­ those that made my 94th in all sizes. Hettler Motor FOOTE TRAILER HITCHES Opposite City Park mately 154,000 sq. ft. of cedes, a.o.) for new and birthday a success. And es­ Sales, 812 E. State St., St. land, driveway on both pecially the First Methodist Johns Mich., phone 224-2311. 31.tf roads. used parts and acces­ 48-tf $8.95 church that donated so liberal­ sories. A few hours a day ly to me. It sure was ap­ ROLL-A-WAY bed less mat­ plus installation For prices, terms and conditions contact Clarence preciated. —Huldah Rice. tress. 611 E. State. Phone 30 FEEDER pigs. John S. can bring you excellent ______36-lp 224-3642. _284fdh or Robert Ebert personally. WILLIS HETTLER Clark, Maple Rapids road. No information will be giv­ earnings. Write to Box J, Words cannot express our WAYNE FEEDS — Custom First place east of Golf en over the phone. thanks to CBers and there Estate grinding is our specialty. MOTOR SALES Course. Phone 224-7233. 34-3p c/o Clinton County News. friends for all they did when Farmers’ Co-Op Elevator, 30 REGISTERED Hoi s t e i n 36-1 we had our house fire.—The No. GOA — Southwest of St. Fowler. 36-1 Phone 224-2311 Johns. Small house, concrete cows, calfhood vaccinated. Stewarts, KLN 1759, Owosso. Greetings and thanks to 812 E. State St. Johns 15 due to freshen before 36-lp yard milkhouse with pole BALED HAY and straw. 5 34-3p everyone we ve had the miles west, 2 miles south, 44-tf March 15. 1965. DHIA herd Thank you Dr Stephenson, barn, double corn crib. Can average 14.000 lbs. milk, 496 3 ACRES WITH 3-bedroom be purchased on a contract. 1 mile west of St, Johns, home on East Hyde road. hospital attendants, friends pleasure of serving. Clare Swagart. 34-tf lbs, butterfat. Sell as herd, and relatives for all thought­ or buyer's choiee. Call after Call Melvin Smith, Broker No. 280A —Located 'i mile Happy New Year! ALFALFA HAY — First and 224-3801. 39-1 ful expressions, cards and 6:00 p.m. Laingsburg 651-5738. flowers.—Edna Pouch. 36-lp from Wolverine, Michigan. FOR GENUINE second cutting. Conditioned. Johns. 36-lp There are 80 acres of Scotch Wiilis Cressman. Phone 669- FOR SALE by owner. Modern I wish to thank the WSCS Pine Christmas trees 3'/2 years FORD 2845. 35-6p 4-bedroom. Kitchen, dining and the WFCCC. my many ^Winchell FARM EQUIPMENT and living room, new bath, DEALER FOR profitable friends, neighbors and rela­ old. Farm can be used for GOOD USFID Whiripool dry ­ it EGGS EGGS oil furnace, plus double ga­ Rawleigh business in South livestock. 2 barns, milkhouse, PARTS and SERVICE er in good condition. Also tives who remembered me rage and workshop. 4*2 miles Clinton County or St. Johns with cards, gifts, fruit and silo and water shed. 10-room Brown PLUS laundry tubs. 3 miles west, from Fowler, 5'2 miles from or DeWitt. Good living at house. 1 1/3 miles north of West­ flowers at Christmas time.— NEW and USED SPECIAL THIS WEEK — 3 St. Johns. Phone Fowler, 582- start. Write Rawleigh, Dept. Mrs Fannie Frisher. 36-lu REALTOR phalia. Phone JU 7-4168. 36-lp 3752 or St. Johns, 224-3955. MCL-593-101. 36-lp We are in need of small FARM MACHINERY dozen extra large and .jum­ Many thanks to Dr Hen- COLORFUL PAPER napkins, bo eggs in cartons. $1.40. 3 36-tf FEMALE—Age 21 to 50, resi­ farms and city property. SEE imprinted with name or thorn. the nurses, nurses' 107 Brush St. St. Johns dozen large in cartons, $1.35. OWNER SAYS SELL—A real dent of St. Johns, must be aides and Gray Ladies for names for weddings, recep­ 3 dozen medium in cartons, able to type and do general If you are interested in buy ­ tions, showers, parties and nice 4-bedroom ranch home their excellent care and per­ ing or selling your property, Phone 224-3987 or HENGESBACH $1.10. Lial Gifford Hatchery, with an attached 3-car garage, office work, work nights and sonal attention during my other occasions. Cocktail sizes opposite city park. 36-1 weekends, 30 to 40 hours per call or see Evenings 224-3737 make inexpensive and ap­ full basement and 3 acres of stay at Clinton Memorial hos­ TRACTOR SALES land Call at once for an ap­ week. Write Clinton County pital. Thanks to Rev Voss and preciated gifts.—The Clinton News, Box O. 36-3 DONALD DAVIS N, Showers—224-2914 PORTLAND, MICH. County News, phone 224-2361, pointment to see, Winchell Rev Churchill and my many Brown Real Estate, phone IN 3 WEEKS,~mlllion dollar friends for their calls and St, Johns 224-3376 A. Hufnagel—224-3832 Phone 647-7071 St. Johns. 24-tf ★ POULTRY 224-3987 or 224-3832. 36-1 company will have protect­ messages.—Mrs Bertha Ab­ Herbert Estes—224-2112 39-tf ed sales territory to offer am­ bott. 36-10 or YEAR END SALE BOOKING ORDERS for Am- bitious man under 50. Profit- I wish to thank Drs Russell. C. Peterson —834-5410 BALED HAY—First and sec­ stutz H&N "Nick Chick” ★ FOR RENT sharing paid vacations and Cook and Stephenson, t h e INGHAM HOME ond cutting by the bale or Leghorns, day old or started other benefits. Write Box I, nurses and nurses ’ aids for Free Parking at the ton. 4 miles north, l‘/2 miles Started Dec. 26 pullets. Better than ever! Al­ Clinton County News, at once the care given me during my REALTY, Inc. Rear of Our Office west on French road. Marion for interview. 36-2p so popular heavy type chicks. 3-BEDROOM house. Inquire stay at Clinton Memorial hos­ Phone 372-1460 Walling. 35-2p Amstutz Hatcheries, 308 N. pital. And to the D of I. neigh­ at 917 South Clinton Ave. 4601 W. Saginaw HAVE YOU burned our good SAVE from 10 to 25% on Clinton, St. Johns, Mich. Phone 224-4353, 35-2 bors relatives and friends for stoker coal or briquets? Phone 224-2178. 37-tf ★ WANTED the cards and gifts given to Lansing, Mich. many, many items. Look FOR RENT — Air hammer for me while I was in the hos­ Try them next order. Farm­ WEEKLY hatches of DeKalb breaking up cement, etc. We EMPLOYMENT ers' Co-Op Elevator, Fowler. for the triangle tags PgK type chicks. Started pital and since my return _ 36-1 have two available. Ran ­ home.—Gary Smith. 36-lp throughout the store. We're pullets available every day. dolph ’s Ready - Mix Plant, MAKE YOUR own signs" with White Rock baby chicks next North US-27, phone 224-3766. I wish to thank Dr Franklin our pre-cut gummed paper making this sale too good March. Rainbow Trail Hatch­ 11-tf Smith. Dr Kelertas, the nurses letters. Five sizes, two colors for you to miss! ery, St. Louis, Michigan. 18-tf and each staff member of of letters. You can make 525 FEET OF office space on CUSTOM Clinton Memorial hospital signs of any size or banners ground floor, parking space who in any way contributed up to 20 feet long. We can for from 4 to 6 cars. Phone LOG SAWING toward the excellent care giv­ supply the cardboard for COLTSFOOT ★ AUTOMOTIVE 224-3372. 14-tf en to me during my stay in signs or paper for banners. ROOM AND board or room, the hospital. 1 also wish to The Clinton County News. Western Mercantile children welcome. Phono Gerald Jastram thank Dr Howard Smith and Phone 224-2361, St. Johns. 1959 CHEVROLET Biscayne, 224-4078. 209 N. Lansing. 31-tf Carmen Tranchell, my rela­ 25-tf 11380 Peacock Road 6. $3,50. Call 224-3185. 36-lp Phone Grand Ledge tives, neighbors, friends and SINGLE apartment, furnish­ 1961 FALCON, standard shift, my newspaper carriers for CHEERS Laingsburg ed. All utilities paid. Call 627-6097 after 6 p.m. their visits, cards, flowers s (HhJhJRK) 6 cylinders, 2-door, in ex­ 224-4465. 32-tf 36-2 cellent condition. Call 224- and gifts.—Howard Barnum FREEZER BEEF SALE 36-1 2-BEDROOM apartment with 36-lp 4741. 36-2p Bells ring out the start 1965 is here . . . ond living room, kitchen, bath, I wish to thank my friends 1952 FORD pickup, ^i-ton, 4- carpeting, drapes, refrigera­ of the New Year, and thot’s our cue to thank Front quarters lb. 31c speed transmission with for their many cards and MYERS DEEP well pump tor, stove, garage and utili­ gifts I received while I was stock racks. Phone after 6 ties. Within 2 blocks of the ★ WANTED a special “thank you" you all for your loyal Hind quarters lb. 34c with large tank. Reasonably ^m., 224-2292. 36-lp in the hospital. Also Drs priced. 6 miles north on US-27. Catholic, Methodist and Con ­ MISCELLANEOUS Kelertas, Stephenson and to all our good friends. patronage in 1964 gregational churches and CUSTOM PROCESSING Harry Rosekrans, phone 224- 1957 4-DOOR Ford V-8 , stand ­ Stoller for their care given 2997. 36-Ip ard shift, good condition. downtown. Immediate o c - me. Also to all the nurses Cutting—Wrapping—Freezing 602 S, Baker St., St. Johns or cupancy. Phone collect. Grand KENMORE ringer washing and nurses ’ aides and Father call 224-3301. 36-lp Ledge 627-5715. 33-tf LAND CONTRACTS Schottle and Father Young machine, three years old. for their kindness. — Helen Clinton-Gratiof Co. TOWN & COUNTRY Call 224-4174. Also black ny ­ 2-TON GMC 1953 truck. Day- 1-BEDROOM furnished apart­ lon waitress uniform, size 12. brook hoist and grain rack. ment upstairs. Close in, We will buy your land con ­ Baumgartner 36-lp REAL ESTATE FOOD CENTER 36-2p Robert Ward, 224-4044 36-1 pleasant. Suitable only for tract! Sincere thanks to those who single person or married cheered and encouraged me SERVICE 1930 MODEL A sedan. .504 couple with no children. Utili­ No delay! WESTPHALIA Vauconsant. Phone 224-3949, with cards, visits, phone calls ties furnished. Call St. Johns and gifts during my recent MELVIN SMITH, Broker Member Spartan Stores, Inc. ★ LIVESTOCK Eddie Poland. 36-2p 224-2391. 35-tf Call Ford S. LaNoble illness. My gratitude also to 6272 North US-27 ROY BRIGGS and Phone 587-3451 1963 TEMPEST 4-door, radio. Phone Lansing ED 7-1276 the Rev Fred Rutkowsky for heater, automatic transmis ­ his many visits, to Dr Russell Phone 224-3801 STAFF 36-1 PUREBRED Yorkshire boar. sion, white sidewalls, excel­ ★ HELP WANTED LaNOBLE REALTY and Dr Lewis, to t h e em­ Wheeler Wilson, 224-7404 Gerald Pope 224-7476 Norman H. Fcdewa, R-1, lent condition. 16.000 miles, ployees of the Clinton County Pewamo, Mich. 36-lp original owner. Call 224-2938. COMPANY Road Commission, and to John Dexter, 224-2975 Derrill Shlnabery 224-3881 35-FT. extension boom service 36-3p WAITRESS — Nights, Wheel those who gave me such ex- Mrs Winnie Gill 224-2511 SEVERAL registered Holstein 1516 E. Michigan Ave., Lan ­ Harriet Snyder for steel sign, pole barn, bulls ready for service. Inn. 36-1 celleni care at both Sparrow sing. Phone IV 2-1637. and Clinton Memorial hos- Dwane Wlrlck 224-4863 rafter setting. Hettler's Motor Priced very reasonably as we Others get quick results BABY SITTER wanted, 8 to Phone Maple Rapids Sales. 812 E. State St.. St. with Clinton County News 35-tf itals.—Albert (Bud) Seibert 682-2081 Archie Moore must sell .soon. Green Meadow 4. Call 224-2025 for informa DeWitt 669-6645 Johns. Phone 224-2311. 12-tf Farms, Elsie, Michigan. 36-1 classified ads —you will, too! tion. 34.U 36-lp rhursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 9 A

Pewamo I; I East Hobbordston By Mrs Irene Fox Mrs Mamie O’Connell WeMphaiia I St. Johns Brevities | Telephone 981-2374 By MRS. LOIJI FRITZ, Correspondent Mrs Louis Fox Is spending the MRS DANIEL SPITZLEY, Correspondent Iholiday week in Royal Oak with Christmas dinner guests of Brewbakers of Elsie at a family Box 66, Westphalia—587-4554 I relatives. John Albers and Roberta of 104 gathering. Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Mr and Mrs Philip Cook and school where they were served South Gakland were Mrs Mary Stoddard of St. Johns, Dec. 26, in Caroling Scouts Mrs Edith Leute of rural St. [family of Buffalo, N. Y. spent hot chocolate and cookies. Albers and family. Evening call­ the Clinton Memorial Hospital, a the family attended Midnight Johns has returned to her home Children are feted Christmas and the weekend with * * ers were Mr and Mrs Bob Pasch baby girl. She weighed 8 pounds visit hospital, from her daughter’s after spend ­ Mass together. I their parents and relatives. TUESDAY EVENING 23 Girl and Mr and Mrs Bob Robltaille and 13 ounces. This makes the at Christmas party ing a month there because of Mr and Mrs Norbert J. Fox Scouts of Troop 211, accompanied 50th grandchild for Mr and Mrs Christmas Day guests of Mr nursing home and son of Lansing. Illness. WESTPHALIA —The annual l^d family of Lansing spent by leader, Mrs Alva Hartman, Lt. and Mrs Thomas S. Pouch Edgar Stoddard of Lebanon twp. and Mrs Herman Geller includ ­ Christmas party for the juvenile Christmas Day with their mother GUNNISGNVILLE— Fifteen and Mrs Glenn Cheney, visited of Gtls AFB, Mass., are visit ­ Mr and Mrs Leonard Cornell Mrs Iva Rogers and Bob spent ed Mr and Mrs Louis Koster and members of St. Mary ’s Court and brother, Mrs John J. Fox and girls from GunnlsonvUle's Girl the Avon Nursing Home. TTiey were hosts Christmas Eve, for Christmas Day in Greenville with Monica; Mr and Mrs Frank ing their parents, Mr and Mrs No. 1903 of Westphalia was held Art Fox, respectively. Scout Troop 211 with their lead ­ sang carols and presented the Leo Pouch, Paul Jopke, relatives their family, Mr and Mrs Gary Mr and Mrs Jack Billings. Droste of Fremont; Mr and Mr and Mrs Ray Pease and er, Mrs Alva Hartman, and moth­ patients with loaves of home­ Mrs Minnie Cusack had as din ­ Saturday, Dec. 20, from 2 to 5:30 Mrs Frank Stone, John and Ann; and friends for two weeks. Beaman and daughters of Or­ p.m. in St. Mary ’s Parish Hall. sons, Tom and Tim, had Christ­ ers, Mrs Dale Schmldtman and made holiday bread, Christmas New Year’s Day dinner guests leans and Mr and Mrs Dale ner guests, Christmas Day her Mr and Mrs Joe Fitzgerald, Joey mas dinner and exchange of gifts Mrs John Hagy Joined the Bath cookies, candy, and a wreath son Rev James Cusack, daughter, and Jeanne of Lansing; Miss Mer­ of the Leo Pouches will be Mr Huguelet and daughter of De­ One hundred sixty-eight chil­ with their mother, Mrs John Fox Troop of about 40 scouts and went that the scouts had made. They Angela, and Mr and Mrs Harold cedes Trierweller of Lansing and and Mrs John Pouch and fam­ Wltt for a buffet dinner. dren, ranging in age from babes and Art Fox on Sunday. caroling Monday evening. They also presented, to Sparrow Hos­ Light and family of Flint. Mr and Mrs Reynold Arens. ily and Lt. and Mrs Thomas S. Mrs Ernest Kuhns spent In arms to 16 years, attended. Mr and Mrs Leo Cook and Mr sang carols all around the vil ­ pital, 40 tray favors made by the Miss Theresa Me Keone and Mr and Mrs Francis Kioeckner Pouch. Christmas Eve with her son and After participating in various and Mrs Charles Martin spent lage then went to the Junior high scouts. James Me Keone entertained 8 and family of Vestaburg and Mrs Christmas dinner guests of family, Mr and Mrs Laurence games for different age groups, Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs of Mr and Mrs Edgar Stoddard ’s David Spitzley and family spent Mr and Mrs Joseph Bohil of Kuhns and Christmas Day with winners were awarded prizes Virgil Pung and family of Ionia. family for Christmas Day dinner. Christmas Day with Leo Gross Candlelight service Steel Road, on Sunday, Dec. 20, her grandson and family, Mr and and the children were presented Mr and Mrs Charles Martin Pewamo Church Mrs Catherine Burke had as and family. were Mr and Mrs Frank Glo- Mrs Gerry Bashore. with gifts from Santa Claus who 'Were Sunday guests of Mr and held Christmas Eve Christmas dinner guests Mrs Mr and Mrs John Roach of St. wacki Sr. and family; Mr and Mr and Mrs Leonard Cornell had found time to attend the Mrs Anthony Half man of West­ holds service Martha Shively of Okemos, Mr Clair Shores were home for GUNNISGNVILLE— The first Mrs Michael Glowacki; Mr and are remaining, over New Year’s gathering. phalia. Jim Fedewa and family; Mr and and Mrs Roger Shively of Hub­ Christmas at Dr and Mrs Bruno Christmas Eve candlelight serv ­ Day at their cottage at Roscom­ * « Mr and Mrs William J. Schafer in candlelight Mrs Ted Glowacki of Lansing; bardston, ^rs Jack McGrath of Cooks. ice held at Gunnisonville Com­ mon. entertained with a Christmas din ­ Mr and Mrs John Glowacki and Lake Odessa, Mr and Mrs Tom Mr and Mrs Joseph Thelen PEWAMD— A candlelight munity Methodist Church was at­ Mr and Mrs Hilary Snltgen ner Christmas Day, and gift ex­ Mr and Mrs Leonard Cornell Rogers of Carson City and Mr held Christmas dinner for Mr anC service was held at the Pewamo tended by a congregation of ap­ sons, Mr and Mrs David Bills entertained Mrs Mary Simon change for their family and and sons; and Glenn Foerch of and Mrs Irene Beaman and son, and Mrs Bernard McKenna, and Mrs Arthur Thelenof Fowler,Mr Methodist Church, Wednesday, proximately 75 persons. Dr John and family for dinner Sunday, grandchildren. Maple Rapids. Dana, were Christmas dinner family of Lansing. Kathleen Mc­ and Mrs Eugene Thelen and fam­ Dec. 23. The MYF sponsored It, P. Keith officiated. Dec. 20. Mrs Mary Bengel and Sister Marie Diane and her Mr and Mrs Joseph Bohil, guests of their daughter and her Kenna remained for the week. ily of Fowler, Mr and Mrs Clair with each member taking part in family, Mr and Mrs Gary Bea­ Mrs Dorothy Platte were spe­ companion, Sister Amada, both Bernle, Christine and Glenn Mr and Mrs John Riley and Mr Simon and family of Fowler, Mr the program. man of Orleans. cial guests. of Muskegon, spent Saturday with Bob Bushong gave a talk en ­ Church board meets Foerch spent Christmas Day in and Mrs Neal Snyder of Fowler, Mr and Mrs Matt Spitzley vis ­ and Mrs Hilary Fedewa and fam­ her parents, Mr and Mrs William titled, “What Christmas Means with Edward Homers Detroit with Julie and Barbara Spending Christmas Eve and were Christmas dinner guests of ited Mr and Mrs Edward Spitz­ ily of Lansing and Mr and Mrs J. Schafer. to Me.* Bob Wesley read the Bohil the Christmas weekend with their Mr and Mrs Virgil Talt. ley Monday, Dec. 21. Bernard Thelen of Fowler. Mrs Arnold Fedewa had a fam­ Scripture. Bill Wesley offered a GUNNISGNVILLE— The offi­ Mr and Mrs Charles Berk- son and daughter-in-law and fam­ For Christmas, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs James Huggett The Spitzley family gathered ily Christmas dinner and gift ex­ prayer and lead the congregation cial church board of Gunnison­ housen Jr. of South Swegles St. ily in Warren, were Mr and Mrs Arvll Ott entertained her mother, and family of Marshall, Wls., at the homeof Joseph Spitzley and change at her home Sunday, in ­ In the Lord ’s Prayer. John Flick ville Community Church met at and daughter, Sharon, entertain ­ Frank Tomasek and Beatrice. Mrs Grace Ott of Lansing; sister, called on Mr and Mrs Marvin Joseph Jr. on Christmas night. cluding the grandchildren. gave the invocation and Daryl the home of Mr and Mrs Edward ed the following Christmas Day: Mr Earl Hustln was a Christmas Mrs Melvin Jenner, husband, and Platte Monday afternoon, Dec. 21. Miss Roselyn Spitzley will be a Mr and Mrs Bliss Trior of Homer of 923 Seymour Street, Day dinner guest at the Ralph family of Greenville; his brother, guest there for the holidays. Miller gave the offertory pray ­ Mr and Mrs Charley Berkhous- Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Platte Moniton, Colorado Springs spent Lansing, Tuesday evening, Dec. Tomaseks. Marvin Ott and family of Mason. Mr and Mrs Roy Alexander and ers. Dorothy Cvetnlch and Barb en Sr.; Mrs Lucy Pennington of held their family Christmas din ­ the weekend with Mrs Arthur Barker were usherettes. Ellen 22. There were 10 members West Townsend Road; Mr and Arvll Ott Is going into a Lansing family of Detroit spent the present. Following a meeting, the Mr and Mrs Otto Jury Jr., hospital Wednesday for a month ’s ner Sunday, Dec. 20. Christmas weekend in West­ Gillespie. Jean Miller and Linda Cvetnlch Mrs Willis Berkhousen and Kevin Thelen is vacationing Kenneth Schafer left Monday evening was spent visiting. The Glenda, Dale, Dennis and Cheryl treatment. phalia. played the hymns and Miriam daughter, Janice of Maple Rap­ with Mr and Mrs Norbert The­ morning for Fort Leonard Wood, hostess served rolls and coffee. of Niles were Christmas and Mr and Mrs Owen Andrews en ­ Mr and Mrs Arnold Nurenburg Spencer played the Prelude and ids; Mr and Mrs Romalne Berk­ len, Terry Thelen with Mr and Mo., after spending the holiday * * overnight guests of Mr and Mrs tertained their family for Christ­ held their family Christmas din ­ during the offering. housen, Miss Maureen Mauch, Mrs Fred Martin and Jan Marie week with his parents, Mr and Christmas Eve guests at the Otto Jury Sr. and daughter,Glee. mas. Mr and Mrs Arvll Cleak ner Sunday, Dec. 27, with Mr and » * Mr and Mrs Elliott Berkhousen Thelen with Mr and Mrs Paul Mrs William J. Schafer. Ernie Fritz home were 14 of their On Sunday, Glee and her parents came on Wednesday from Hough­ Mrs Roman Schafer and daugh­ IN THE front of the church was and sons, Glenn and Craig, and Armbrustmacher until their new Mr and Mrs Matt Miller were children and grandchildren. were guest*' of the Gerard ton Lake and returned Sunday. Mr ters of Lansing and Martin Spitz­ a life-size nativity scene in sil­ Dave Miller of St. Joseph; and brother comes home. The parents Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Present were the Charles Fritz Praer’s of Owosso for a Christ­ and Mrs Robert Bennett and fam­ ley. houettes. A candelabra infront of Paul Richards of Battle Creek. are Mr and Mrs Richard Thelen. Carl Ludwlck of St. Johns. family, the Bill Fritz family and mas dinner. ily; Mr and Mrs Rayburn Schaffer Mr and Mrs William LaRue the silhouettes and candles on the Sunday dinner guests of Mrs The Snltgen family Christmas A gathering of the families of the A1 Hartman family. A buffet and family of Butternut; and Nor­ were holiday guests of Mr and window sills gave a glow to the Louise Smith and daughter Blr- Mr and Mrs Kenneth Snider, dinner was at Mr and Mrs Hilary the late Mr and Mrs William was served at 6 p.m. and the wood Andrews and family from Mrs Robert Schmitt and family. sanctuary. A nativity scene, made daline were Mr and Mrs Floyd Roger and Jeanne entertained the Snltgen ’s on Christmas Day. Fedewa was held at the K of C gifts from under the Christmas Lyons were there. The Frank Trierweller family by Mrs Harry Blauwiekel, dec ­ Plew of Flint and Mrs Ethel following on Christmas Day: Mr Hall in Westphalia. tree were opened. All attended Mrs Kate Andrews and son, The John A. Thelen family, Christmas dinner was held in St. orated the top of the piano. Bishop of St. Johns. Callers and Mrs Glenn Woodham; Mr and Robert Stump was home from the candlelight service at Gun ­ Richard spent Christmas Day at including 11 children and 60 Theresa Hall in Lansing Sunday, Most of the Christmas hymns on their aunt, Mrs Smith, dur ­ Mrs Ernest Baker; Mr and Mrs the Ionia County Memorial Hos­ nisonville Church. The Ron Park­ Charles Andrew ’s home in Muir grandchildren, held their Christ­ Dec. 27. were sung. The Cherub Choir ing Christmas week were Mr Dale Henney, Doug and Chet of pital for Christmas. sang 'Infant Holy* and “Away inson ’s were unable to be present and Mrs August Feguer, Her­ Mrs Grace Bignell and family mas party Monday, Dec. 28. Mr and Mrs Daniel Spitzley and Flint and Mr and Mrs Theron had an auto accident near Muir. daughters spent Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Floyd Blssell were in a Manger.* as the great-grandson, Ronnie Al, bert Feguer and Ellen Smith, John Trimmer spent a few Christmas dinner guests of their was 111 with the mumps. Messer, Lynette and Jeff of Lake She and the children are in the days with his grandmother, Mrs at the home of Dr and Mrs C. C. Rev Hedlund wished everyone all of Lansing. Odessa. son and family, Mr and Mrs Wil­ Mr and Mrs Al Hartman and Mr and Mrs Gaylord Desprez Carson City Hospital. Adele Fink, last week. Huggett in Lansing with the fam­ a Merry Christmas and a Happy ily of Mrs Maude Eaton of St. liam Bissell of DeWitL New Year and gave the Benedic ­ daughter, Nancy, were Christmas and Clair Stevens spent Christ­ Mr and Mrs John Burns of Day dinner guests of their Johns. Mr and Mrs Patrick Klein and tion. The service was closed with mas Eve with Mr and Mrs Ar­ Detroit; Mr and Mrs Gene Gel- parents, Ma and Pa Fritz, then family were Christmas Eve din ­ the singing of “Silent Night.* nold Stevens and Linda Jo. ler of Grand Rapids; Mr andMrs Mr and Mrs Carl Heyer,Kathy ner guests of Mr and Mrs Roman * • Joined the Hartman family in the Christmas Day guests of Mr WacpuMa Paul Geller and Paula, Mr and and friend were guests of Cleman Klein and on Christmas Day they Mr and Mrs Matt Miller spent evening at the VFW Hall in Lan ­ and Mrs Arnold Stevens and Lin ­ Mrs Pat Wohlfert and Mr and Simon in Detroit on Christmas were dinner guests of her Christmas Day with their son and sing. da Jo were Mrs Harold Thomp­ By MRS. VEDA FORWARD, Correspondent Mrs Victor Geller of Goleta, Day. parents, Mr and Mrs Louis Her- daughter-in-law, Mr andMrs Jay Mr and Mrs Alva Hartman, son, Dave, Janet and Joellen of Calif., spent Christmas Eve I laid, of Hubbardston. Mfl’.er and family of Portland. Nancy, and granddaughter, Julie with Mr and Mrs Herman Gel­ Portland and Harold Thompson St. Johns Christmas Day guests of Mr Mr and Mrs Louis Thelen en- Parkinson, and Mr and Mrs Ernie of the Veterans Facility Hospital ler. and Mrs Robert Rock were Mrs tertalneo their family Sunday, Fritz were Saturday visitors at in Grand Rapids. Plan night services Mr and Mrs Harold Fink of Arthur Gillespie, Mrs T. Green- Dec. 27, for a Christmas dinner the home of Rev and Mrs Arthur Students home Detroit visited his mother, .Mrs wait of Hubbardston and Mrs and gift exchange. Those attend ­ Fritz and family and Mr andMrs Mr and Mrs Fred J. Hughes WACOUSTA—A New Year’s Catherine Fink on Christmas. iitatketA Beatrice Asher of Lansing. In ing were Father James Thelen Delbert Simpson and family of Mt. of 311 East State Street travel ­ Eve special communion watch- Mrs Adele Ftnk was a guest of night service is to be held at the evening Mr and Mrs Gerald of Muskegon; Mr and Mrs David Pleasant. ed to Stoll, Ohio for the holidays, for holidays John Fink ’s in Fowler for dinner DECEMBER 31, 1964 to spend a week with their son- 11:30 p.m. at the Wacousta Lawens and son, Michael, and Hanses and family of Westphalia; Mrs Margaret Stampfly and son WACOUSTA — College Stu­ Sunday, Dec. 27. daughter Terry, Joined them. Aldan, were Christmas Eve din ­ in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Church. Corn Shelled $1.15 Mr and Mrs Philip Kramer and dents recognized at Sunday morn ­ Mrs Louis P. Pung was re­ A Christmas dinner was held at ner guests atthe John Hagy home. Derrick Drummond, Heidi, and White Wheat . 1.30 family; Mr and Mrs Tony Thelen ing’s worship hour were: Russell Dessert is planned moved to Clinton Memorial Hos­ [the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph L. Christmas Eve and Christmas Betsy. Oats (36 lbs.) .66 and family of Pewamo; Diane Rosier and Tom O’Bryant of by Wacousta Circle pital Sunday, Dec. 27. I Fox for their children and grand- Platte of Westphalia; and Wil­ Day guests at the Lyman Cases Shirley Lake and Mrs Geral­ -Michigan State University; Bon ­ Navy Beans 7.00 were their children and grand ­ dine Workman, employes of the WACOUSTA — The Wacousta Many friends and relatives Dark Red Kidneys 8.00 I children with an exchange of gifts liam Thelen and Dale Irrer of nie Parks, Kay Oden, Dennis called on Victor Geller at the I Christmas Day. Westphalia and Bonnie and Susie children, Mr and Mrs James Clinton National Bank and Trust Henretty, and Dean Shipman of Circle is meeting Thursday, Jan. New Soybeans 2.66 Case, and family of Okemos, Mr Co. have successfully completed 7, with Mrs Cecil Stevens. Mrs home of Mr and Mrs Herman Sunday, Dec. 27, a family gath- at home. Central Michigan University; Jim Geller Saturday, Dec. 26. Egg Market lerlng was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Droste had and Mrs Bob Case of Wacousta, the course, “Money and Banking, ” Josephine Husted is co-hostess. Lowell of Michigan College of Father Martin Miller of Madi ­ $ .30 I Mrs Tony Wllhens of Portland a Christmas dinner for their fam­ and Miss Marian Hall of Kala­ sponsored by the Lansing Chapter A 7:30 p.m. dessert will be Large White Technology; Steve and Kathy Tack son, Wis., is spending the holi­ Small .12 I honoring Mrs Mary Spitzley. ily and the grandchildren. mazoo who has been spending of the American Institute of Bank­ of Alma College and Allan Trom- served. Mrs Mabel Brace will ing. Miss Lake now has three days with his brother. Medium .23 Mrs Fred N. Hauck entertained Mr and Mrs John Blauwiekel the past week with her sister, mater and Don Ward of Lansing head the devotions and Mrs Bea­ with a Christmas dinner for her and family entertained the Blau­ Mrs Case. credits and Mrs Workman, live. Conrmunlty College. trice O’Boyle will present the Mrs Adele Fink spent Christ­ FOWLER Mr and Mrs Olen Witt of 206 mas Day with the Trimmer fam­ family and grandchildren and an wiekel family and a foreign ex­ Mr and Mrs Merl Trowbridge program. Corn $1.15 West Sturgis Street were Christ­ ily in DeWltt. exchange of gifts on Christmas change student from the Phil­ were Christmas Eve guests of his Donate for village A Chinese auction is to be held. Oats (36 lbs.) .65 Day. brother and family and Glenn mas Day hosts to their daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph Trierwell- ippines Sunday, Dec. 27, for din ­ New Soybeans 2.66 James Long visited his sister. ner. In the evening Mr and Mrs Trowbridge’s of Parma. Tliey and family, Mr and Mrs Robert Collect for project Mrs Becker to host er entertained their family of Brock and Eric. Mr and Mrs Beans 7.00 Miss Agnes Long, at the Ionia John Blauwiekel and their guest spent Christmas Day with Mrs WACOUSTA—The Christmas 43 on Christmas Eve and Christ­ Richard Witt and daughter, Marie the Willing Workers New Wheat 1.30 Manors Home during the holl- from the Philippines attended the Trowbridges’ sister, Mrs Betty White Gift offering totaled $29.09 mas Day. The older members of i day week. banquet at the Civic Center In MacFarland of Grand Rapids. of FennvUle spent Saturday and WACOUSTA — Mrs Miles Sunday with their parents, the for the Methodist Children ’s Vil­ Becker will host the Willing Mr and Mrs Lawrence Blau- Lansing. Sunday and Monday visitors at lage. AUCTIONS wiekel and family were Christ­ the Trowbridge home were Mr Olen Witts. * ♦ Workers Circle Friday, Jan. Mr and Mrs Herman Werner 8. mas dinner guests of Mr and .Mrs and Mrs Clare Summers of La­ Mrs Clyde S. Bullard of St. Estates—Farm Sales—l.iquidations entertained with a 5 p.m. Christ­ WACOUSTA—For the project The 12:30 p.m. luncheon will James Bertram and family of mas dinner for their family. guna Beach, Fla. Johns spent the holidays with Mr of insulating the parsonage, more (Over 20 Years of Selling Experience) Grand Rapids. Mr and Mrs Gecrge Llndquest and Mrs C. B. Dickens of Lan ­ be served by Mrs Ted Snyder Those from out of town were Mr than $336 has been received. Ad ­ and committee. WAYNE G. FEIGHNER Mr and Mrs Harry Blauwiekel and Mrs Robert Lincoln of Dun ­ and daughter, Meg, were holiday sing. Miss Janet Dickens, a Jun ­ ditional contributions may be weekend guests of their mother ior at Michigan State University, The progra.,! is to be given by Phone 676-5028 Mason 24-tf Lwere Christmas Day guests of dee; Mr and Mrs Herbert Wer­ handed to R. V. Henretty, Ger­ Mrs Hazen Crandall and the de ­ her parents, Mr and Mrs Adrian ner of Lansing; Carl Beyers and and brother, Mrs Margaret who lives in the Alpha Chi Omega ald Starling or Herman Open- Stampfly and Aldan, respectively. sorority house, was also home for votions by Mrs Elizabeth Rose. Rlgney of Grand Rapids. They daughter. Miss Catherine Bey ­ lander. Mrs Don Maler will present also had a gift exchanee. ers, both of Lansing; and Miss Several families in the com­ the holidays. Mr and Mrs Norton munity are reported to have the L, Steuben and two children of “Temperance Notes.* Mr and Mrs Erwin Freund en ­ Charleen Bohr of Westphalia. Bob » » tertained their family on Christ­ mumps, measles, chicken pox, Buffalo, N.Y. were also guests of A Christmas Eve and over ­ Werner went with the Lincolns to Mr and Mrs Tom Hemingway 1 mas Day for dinner and a gift spend a week at their home In and flu for the holidays. the Dickens. Mrs Steuben is their night guest of Mrs Edward Kraft was Mrs Murl Walker of Sunfleld. and sons of Wayne were Christ­ exchange. Dundee. Miss Marleen Werner Christmas Eve guests at the daughter. Mr Steuben is an at­ Dale Schmldtman home on Clark torney and member of a promi­ Mr and Mrs Jay Fuday spent mas Eve guests of Tom’s moth­ Is spending a week at the Louis er, Mrs Louise Hemingway, and Werner home in Ionia. Road were Mrs Schmldtman ’s nent law firm in Buffalo. the holiday with their son-in-law father and brother respectively, Dr and Mrs C. W. Lumber! and his wife, Mr and Mrs Dick Christmas Day guests of her Ernest Valentine of Bannister and family of 808 West Park St. Beagle in Athens, Ohio. parents, Mr and Mrs Ross Teb- Clintonites study and Glenn Valentine of Indiana ­ and Mrs Clayton Glllett had Mr and Mrs Lyal Chamberlin bets. In the afternoon all visit ­ mm polis, Ind., a sister. Miss Jean Christmas dinner with Mrs Per­ and family spent Christmas Eve ed the son and brother, Fred group meets Valentine of Lansing, and Bob cy Earl and Miss Velma Selleck. in Lansing at the home of her Tebbets in St. Lawrence Hos­ pital. Though still In traction, The fourth regular meeting of Homer. Christmas Day the Monday, Dec. 28, the Lumberts parents, Mr and Mrs Ben Haney. because of the broken arm suf­ the Clintonites Extension Study Schmldtman ’s were dinner guests entertained for dinner Mr and For the first time in several Group was held Dec. 15, at the of the Robert Valentine ’s ofBan- Mrs Lyle Fry and family of On­ years, Mr and Mrs Lester Gar- fered while ice skating, Dec. 20, Fred may soon be home. home of Mrs Fred Ferris. The nlster. tario, Calif., Miss Patricia Swl- lock had their three sons with Mrs Mabel Brace visited Mr meeting was called to order with Mr and Mrs Gllver Angell en ­ hart of Alta Loma, Calif., and them for Christmas. They are and Mrs Orley Brace Christmas the reading of the creed. Mr and Mrs Marian Rector of Lester Jr., recently honorably tertained the Angell families for afternoon. Christmas dinner. Guests includ­ Midland. discharged from the service. Glad greetings to one Mrs Robert Nieml gave the Tag, and Mr and Mrs Barry Mr and Mrs Dallas Shattuck HERE’S JUST ONE WAY YOU ed Miss Eva Angell, Mrs Eva Jon White, the son of Mr and entertained at a Christmas fam­ and all. And best council report and passed out Brown, and Mr and Mrs Donald Garlock of Lansing. Mrs Ink White of 400 South Oak­ ily gathering on Thursday, her wishes for a very booklets on “Sanitation In the Kautz of Lansing, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Jim Hlnebaugh CAN USE A LAND BANK LOAN land is home for the holidays from entertained her parents and sis­ parents, Mr and Mrs Orville happy New Year. Home." The group then discuss ­ Bruce Angell Sr. and Douglas, Are you thinking about building a new barn? Putting ed the new changes that will take the Unlveisity of Michigan. ters of Lansing lor Christmas. Hlnebaugh of Houghton Lake, up a new silo or installing a feeding system? You can Thanks. . everybody! and Mr and Mrs Bruce Angell other Lansing relatives, and Mr complete these projects . . . use credit profitably with place at Smith Hall. Jr. A weekend visitor was their Guests of the Gayle Vaucon- Walter Stackman of Chicago » * sants of 509 South Baker over spent the holiday weekend with and Mrs Jim Hlnebaugh and a Land Bank Loan. Lank Bank loans are long-term granddaughter. Miss Linda Far­ children of Wacousta. ... 5 to 35 years. Interest rates are low. currently, A REPORT was given on the Christmas were Mr and Mrs O. his parents, Mr and Mrs Alton 5*/2% You have full prepayment privileges. Loan pay ­ Jessie M. Conley ris. Stackman. Mr and Mrs Forward were toys donated by the members to Mr and Mrs Billy Hall and F. Keller and son, Robert, of ments are geared to your income . . . you can even the Toys for Tots Campaign. Flossmoor, Ill. Mrs Frank C. Mrs Mary Atherton Parker pre-Christmas luncheon guests select payment dates. Land Bank loans . . . best for family joined a family group at Tuesday of Mrs May Walker and any long-range farm project the home of her mother, 81 year Poole of Algonac, who has been and daughter of Hastings were Broker weekend guests of her parents, Mrs Katie Rhoades in Lansing. Mrs Marvin Whltford was old Mrs Ida Shirts, of DeWltt, with the Vauconsants for the past • Buying more land? • Consolidating short-term Mr and Mrs Edward Atherton. 108 Ottawa 224-2465 elected as our new president. Christmas Day. The children month was also present. Mr and Mrs Ronald Meske and debts? • Livestock, new machinery? • Storage fa­ sons of near Harrison, Mr and cilities? • Tiling • New farm home? • College edu ­ catered in the dinner but Mrs SALESMEN: Mrs Florence Sperry of At­ Miss Gloria Miller who has Mrs John Roberts and family cation? Shirts baked 2 chickens and dec ­ TEMPERATURES lanta, Ga. spent Tuesday and been traveling the past three of rural Grand Ledge and Mr Visit with us about your needs Ralph Green, 224-7047 orated her Christmas tree the Wednesday of Christmas week months in the West and South, and Mrs Dale Shattuck spent E. Conley, 224-7090 MAX. MIN. same as she had always done. with her niece, Mrs Gerald Cle- arrived at the home of her par­ Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Reuben Elrschele, 224-4660 December 22 36 31 They held a gift exchange. Guests land. Supper guests of Mrs Ger­ 108 Brush Street December 23 42 33 ents, Mr and Mrs Don Miller Dallas Shattuck. included Mr and Mrs Harold Koe- ald Cleland on Christmas Eve for the holiday season. C. Downing December 24 50 40 Mr and Mrs Michael Adams of Middleton 236-5130 plln and family of Fenton, Mr and were Mr and Mrs Donald Brew- Mr and Mrs Edward Atherton ST. JOHNS December 25 41 33 Muskegon spent Sunday with his December 26 36 30 Mrs Tom Shirts erf Charlotte, Mr baker and family of Elsie. Mr Sr., entertained all immediate Cecil Smith parents, Mr »nd Mrs Clarke OeWitt 660-9125 December 27 30 20 and Mrs Harold Pitts, and Mr and Mrs Gerald Cleland spent family members at a Christmas Phone 224-7127 Adams. December 28 27 19 and Mrs Sam Alagna of Lansing. Christmas Day with the Donald dinner. Page 10 A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigon Thursday, December 31, 1964 Floyd L. Rice Rex Allen Dow Seek space heater Announcements rate reduction ELSIE —Floyd L. Rice, a LANSING— Rex Allen Dow, In ­ Clinton Area Deaths former resident of Hastings, died fant son of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Consumers Power Co. has ask­ Dow of 15880 Wood Road, Lan ­ St. Johns Woman's Club will ed the Michigan Public Service Friday, Dec. 25, In Clinton Me­ meet at the home of Mrs Joseph morial Hospital. He was 81 years sing, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Commission for permission to Spousta, 408 E. Steel Street, at old. 12:05 p.m., at his residence, of make a 19 per cent reduction In Its bronchial pneumonia. He was 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. Mrs Hersch * * electric space heating rates to Funeral services were held 91/2 months old. residential customers. King’s Daughters will meet MATHERTON—Funeral serv ­ Monday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Monday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. with ices were held last Tuesday at the Carter Funeral Home In El­ Graveside services were held Mrs V. S. Brewbaker at 911 Name Westphalia the Burns Funeral Home In Car- sie. Burial was made In Hastings. at Brown Cemetery In Barryton, \ son City for Mrs Tressa G. Saturday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. Ar­ West State St. lighting winners Hersch, 82, of Matherton, who rangements were made by the * ♦ died Dec. 19 at her home. Burial Louis J. Butler Vincent-Rummell Funeral Home. Banner Grange will meet Fri­ WESTPHALIA —The Louis * • day, Jan. 8, at the home of Mr Hengesbach home In Westphalia was In East Plains Cemetery. OVID— Louis J. Butler of and Mrs Don Tolies. was judged as the best-lighted South Shepardsvllle Road, Ovid, REX ALLEN was born In Lan ­ * * during the Christmas lighting She Is survived by three sons, was found dead by his neighbors sing, March 7, 1964. Mrs Dow Is The St. Johns NEWS Extension contest last weekend. The West­ Herman of Pennsylvania, Harry Saturday, Dec. 26, at his resi­ the former Genlvlve Henry. Study Group will meet Monday, phalia Jaycees, sponsors of the of Florida and Wilbert of Ypsllan- dence. Clinton County Coroner Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the home contest, awarded a prize of $15 ti; a daughter, Mrs Bertha Plltt Van Hoag said Butler died (hat Surviving besides his parents of Delaware; 30 grandchildren, are his grandparents, Mr and Mrs of Mrs Howard Plowman. to the Hengesbachs. day at 2 p.m. of a heart attack. * * 35 great-grandchildren and three He was 77 years old. George Sanger of Barryton and great-great-grandchildren; and Mr and Mrs Fred Bissett of Lebanon Grange will hold a A $10 second prize went to two brothers, Robert Bloom of Evart, and his great grandpar ­ belated Christmas party Satur­ Jerome Smiths, while John Services were held at Hough­ day, Jan. 2, at the hall. Potluck Ionia and Brady Bloom of Hub- ton Funeral Home Tuesday, Dec. ents, Mr and Mrs Frank Moot of Droste was awarded third prize will be served at 7 p.m. with and $5. Nine homes were judged bardston. 29, at 10:30 a.m. Rev Garth Smith Evart. euchre following. There will be this year and many others were officiated. Burial was made In a gift exchange for those desir ­ decoratlvely lighted. Last year i?-* ■ HARRY W. BUCK Claude L Going Maple Grove Cemetery. Fred Sommerfeldt * * ing. Adults, 50 cents, children, only five homes were entered In ST. JOHNS— Harry W. Buck FOWLER—Word was received 25 cents. The public Is Invited. the contest. OVID — Following an Illness MR BUTLER was bornlnSagl- fs'kii of 310 East Baldwin Street In St. of several months, Claude L. naw County, April 12, 1887. He of the death Sunday of Fred Som­ Johns died Thursday, Dec. 24, Going of Woodward Ave., De­ was the son of Gustav and Ann merfeldt, a former resident of Sharpen Up for Golden Gloves at 2:45 p.m. at his residence of a Fowler. troit, died Thursday, Dec. 24, Butler. He lived and attended Dave Vallin (in trunks) and Ross Masarlk do some spar­ coronary occlusion. He was 67 at 9 p.m. In the Dearborn Veter­ school in Saginaw county, and years old. ring during an evening practice session in St. Johns for the ans Hospital. He was 78 years moved to his present home 45 John A. Juenker Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament in late January. old. years ago. He was a World War By MRS. APHRA PIXLEY, Correspondent The Osgood Funeral Home held Between 14 and 20 boys work out four nights a week in I veteran and retired farmer. EAGLE—John A. Juenker, 83, the room aboye the fire hall. The St. Johns American Legion services Saturday, Dec. 26, at Services were held at the died at his home Dec. 23. 2:30 p.m. Officiating clergymen Post Is sponsoring the boys, and they ’re under the direction Houghton Funeral Home Tues­ On June 4, 1922 he married of Wayne Beauiore and Jim Randall. were Pastor Peter Nleuwkoop day, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev Mary Loftus In Ionia. He was born in Riley Town ­ and Rev T. M. Wright. Burial was Garth Smith officiating. Burial Surviving Is one sister, Mrs ship July 29, 1881 and married Couple observes 25th made In Mount Rest Cemetery. Clara VanWormer, of Saginaw. Ella Witt at Fowler In 1903. Commercial Printing, Reasonable Prices, Top * • was made In the Duplain Ceme­ tery. She preceded him In death three Quality, Quick Service —Clinton County News MR BUCK, a veteran of World ♦ » Mrs Anna Hinton years ago. War I, was born In Fowler, March THE CHILD of Charles and Ida * * wedding anniversary 3, 1897. He was the son of Elmer Going, Mr Going was born In MIDDLETON— Mrs Anna Hin ­ SURVIVING ARE a daughter, rlce, Elsie, Owosso and the Ovid Buck and Sarah Mundell Buck, and Bernice of Lansing; three sons, OVID— Mr and Mrs Wells Shepardsvllle, Aug. 14, 1886. He ton who had been a Middleton area. attended St. Johns public schools. was a graduate of Ovid High resident most of her life died Norm.yn of Lansing, Dale of Ea­ Nethaway observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday, A FLORAL arrangement of Most of his life was spent In the School and Kalamazoo College. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Gratiot gle and Gerald of Alpena; 10 white and lavender mums center ­ St. Johns area. He was a teacher In rural Clin ­ Community Hospital In Alma alt­ grandchildren and 15 great­ Dec. 20, when their children held open house In their honor at ed the refreshment table. The ton County Schools prior to mov­ er a short Illness. She was 85 grandchildren. three tiered cake, decorated with On March 3, 1919 he married the lOOF Hall. ing to Detroit where he taught years old. red roses and silver bells, was Marguerite Emmons In Lansing. * * many years at Cass Technical Requiem High Mass was said made by Mrs Lyle Yerrlck. Mrs High School. In 1915, the World The Dodge Funeral Home In for him Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Miss Pat Baird of Henderson Paul Miller of Byron, a sister- He was a member of the First War I veteran moved to Detroit Middleton held services for her at St. Michael’s Church at Grand attended the guest book as Mr in-law, served the Ice cream. Baptist Church here. Mr Buck from Shepardsvllle. There he was Thursday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. Ledge. Burial was in North Eagle and Mrs Nethaway assisted by Mrs Alden Selfrldge, a sister-in- was employed as a telegrapher a member ofthe American Legion Burial was made In the Carson Cemetery. their daughter, Mrs Robert Baker law, poured the coffee and Mrs for the Grand Trunk Western R.R. and for the past five years was City Cemetery. received their guests. One-hun ­ Ronald Nethaway served the for many years and recently was reader of the Unity Church of dred and fifty came from St. punch. a radio operator for the police Windsor, Canada. His work dur ­ Surviving are two daughters, Oscar M. Vance Louis, Lansing, Park Lake, The Missf s Jane and Janet department In St. Johns. Byron, Chapin, Henderson, Len ­ ing the past 30 years has been Mrs Daisy Bonner of Middleton PEWAMO—Oscar M. Vance, Miller, nieces from Byron, open ­ Surviving besides his wife are non, Bannister, Chesanlng, Mor- for an Insurance agency. and Mrs Nancy Frlsble of Lan­ 77, a retired farmer from the Pe­ ed the gifts. a son, Robert E, Buck of Mount sing; three sons, Linton of Sum­ Clemens; a grandson; two sis­ wamo area, died Saturday in a Surviving are a brother, Allen, mer, Clarence of Perrlnton, and hospital In Benson, Arlz. Prior ters, Mrs Goldie Lamberson and of St. Johns, and a sister, Mrs Lyle of Greenville, S.C.; 12 Aim for spring opening Mrs Carmen Eckhart of Lansing; to his retirement, he had been Blanche White, of Grady, N.M. grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs manager of the Ionia County Ag­ and a brother, Arvln Buck of Clara Duckworth of Alma. Grand Rapids. ricultural Stabilization and Con­ of new nursing home Asa A. Williams servation office. Mrs G. Spurgeon OVID—The new Ovid Conva­ MRS DIETZ also maintains a Mrs L J. Brown PEWAMO— Asa Alfred Wil­ He was a member of the Pe­ lescent Manor Is expected to be home for the aged next door to wamo Masonic Lodge before liams of R-1, Pewamo, died ITHACA — Mrs Gladys Spur­ completed by next June at its new the present nursing home and may Mrs Georgia I. Brown of R-5, Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 8:30 a.m. moving to Arizona four years ago. geon, who lived near Middleton « ♦ site on M-21 between Main Street use the old building to enlarge the St. Johns, died Monday, Dec. 28, In the Ionia Memorial Hospital and was known to many St. Johns and Hollister Road. home for the aged when the new SURVIVING are his wife, Edith; at her residence after a long Ill­ after four days of hospitaliza­ residents, died Thursday, Dec. nursing home Is completed. one son, Philip of Pewamo; one ness. She was 73 years old. tion. He was 83 years old. 24, after a long Illness. She was It will replace the Ovid Nurs­ daughter, Mrs Robert Loomis of 80 years old. ing Home on E. Williams Street, Foundation and cement work on Rev Gerald Churchill will of­ Funeral services were held at Ionia; four brothers, Carl of Mt. which has been operated for al­ the new building Is in progress, Pleasant and Andrew, Otto and ficiate at services which will be the Pewamo Methodist Church Funeral services were held most 23 years by Mrs Hazel and general construction will Corey, all of Pewamo; one sis­ held at the Osgood Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. with Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Barden Dietz. Mrs Dietz will run the new start about mid-January. The ter, Mrs Julia Stoudt of Muir; Thursday, Dec. 31, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Hedlund officiating. Funeral Home. Burial was made 50-bed home on property acquir­ Leon Kiff Construction Co. of eight grandchildren and five Burial will be made In Payne Burial was made In East Plains In Fulton Cemetery. ed about two years ago when the Plymouth is general contractor. Cemetery. Cemetery. The Shaw-Rlvett Fu­ great -grandchildren . » * plan for the new nursing home neral Home In Muir was In charge Survivlng Is a daughter, Mrs was first brought up. Funeral services were yester ­ MRS BROWN was the daughter of funeral arrangements. Ruth Allison of Mount Pleasant; Miss Bocek treated * « of Thomas Creaser and Ida M. four grandchildren; a great- day (Wednesday) at the Burns Fu- Buys barbershop following accident VIS Naldrett Creaser. She was born MR WILLIAMS was born In grandchild; a sister, Mrs Kathe- In Fulton twp., Gratiot County, Dallas twp., June 6, 1881. He was rine Knight and a brother, Floyd East Plains Cemetery. OVID —Dean Austin will take OVID— Adrlanne, 13, daugh­ Nov. 27, 1891. She attended Mid ­ a farmer and resided on French Colet, lioth of Lansing. ______over ownership of the Stedman ter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Bocek dleton schools and Is a graduate Road for 32 years. In October, barbershop Jan. 1. Austin was of West Hl^h St., Ovid, was ad­ of the Detroit Conservatory of 1931 he married Rosaina Agnes raised In Rollln, Mich., and at­ mitted to Owosso Memorial Hos­ Music. As a young woman, Mrs Williams In Pewamo. William M. Crofts Bannister tended Green ’s Barber College pital Sunday evening with a slight Brown taught music in the Gra­ 6-PC. MODERN BEDROOM OUTFIT BATH— William M. Crofts of By Mrs Elmer Leydorf in Detroit. He lived In Lansing concussion received In an acci­ tiot area schools. Surviving besides his wife are seven months before moving to Captivating beauty in shaded wal- Culver Road, Bath, died Saturday, dent on the corner of Mill and nut finish; bright brass hardware >1^000 two daughters, Mrs Geraldine Dec. 26, in a Lansing hospital. He Ovid. The new name of the shop West William streets In Ovid. You get the spacious double dres- ** In April, 1914, she married Toth of Lansing and Mrs Ray­ will be Dean ’s Barbershop. was 87 years old. Senior choir carols Mrs Susie Nethaway driver of ser. mirror, chest, bookcase bed. ^68 L. J. Brown In Middleton. She mond Hattls of Orleans; four » » the car and her two year old son innerspring mattress a n d box spent most of her life in Gratiot sons, Alfred of Portland, Walter spring. Funeral services were held at as tots await Santa Mrs Lester Young Is convales ­ Jeffrey and Shirley Everts were County, the last seven years at and Urban of Pewamo, and Ro­ the Estes-Leadley Funeral Home cing In Sparrow Hospital follow­ treated at the hospital and re­ her present address. She was a man of Lyons; 14 grandchildren; BANNISTER — Christ mas Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. ing surgery. leased. Joe Colman driver of the member of the Christian Church 13 great grandchildren; and a caroling In showers was the with Rev Claude M. Jewell of­ Mr and Mrs Lester Harrington other car was treated at Clinton of Middleton. brother. Mason, of Carson City. evening ’s entertainment for the ficiating. Burial was made at Bannister Methodist Senior Choir and family spent Christmas Day Memorial Hospital and released. * ♦ « • Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Wednesday evening as they carol­ with Mr andMrs James B. Fisher SURVIVING besides her hus­ John Besko * * at Ann Arbor. Mrs William Wittenberg of band are a son, Wlnchell, of St. ed for the shut-ins and the elder ­ l-iyd MR CROFTS was a lifetime ly In the vicinity. They sang sev ­ C. E. Howard is a patient at Lansing returned to her home In Johns; one grandchild; and one Saginaw Veterans Hospital. 1 OVID— John Besko of 123 Lansing after spending the holi­ great-grandchild. resident of Clinton County. He eral numbers In the downtown West Elm Street In Ovid died was a farmer In the area where area as the children awaited Guy Hooker of Livonia was a day weekend with Mr and Mrs Monday, Dec. 21, on his 77th he died for 40 years, until his Santa Claus to make his annual weekend guest of Mr and Mrs W. G. Wittenberg and family. George W. Bangs birthday, at 9 a.m. In Clinton retirement eight years ago. appearance. The group met at the Authur Curtis. Mr and Mrs Walter Clock and Memorial Hospital, after he suf­ church for barbecues, hot choco­ Mr and Mrs William Yunker Mr and Mrs Dale Bancroft spent iV fered a stroke. Surviving are his wife, Mable late and desserts at the end of and family of Newaygo were Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs OVID — George W. Bangs of A.; a son, William G. of DeWltt; the evening. weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Morrill and family at 123 West Pearl St. in Ovid died Funeral services were held two grandchildren; and two sis­ Earl Ruff. Park Lake. ■J* Friday, Dec. 25, at 8:35 p.m.. In Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. In ters, .Mrs Louvlnnia Eksteln of Candlelight ’ service Mr and Mrs Douglas Angell are Miss Lulu Van Orsdol, Mr and the Ovid Nursing Home alter sev ­ the parents of a son, Kevin Allen, •ef. the Houghton Funeral Home with Holt and Mrs Elizabeth Rose of given in Bannister Mrs W. G. Wittenberg and guest, .1 eral weeks of Illness. He was 86 Rev. Michael Bartolf of Detroit Eagle. born Sunday, Dec. 27, at Owosso Mrs William Wittenberg, of Lan­ '■■sy-: years old. officiating. Burial was made in Memorial Hospital. sing joined the Kosht family for \ BANNISTER —Christmas Eve ‘r Maple Grove Cemetery. services were held at the Ban ­ Christmas at the Shepardsvllle Rev Garth Smith officiated at Mrs C. Shoup nister Methodist Church at 11:30 Church on Christmas Day. Forty- funeral services which were held Christmas tree ‘jf\. Mr Besko, born In Yugoslavia, Bessie Ella Shoup of R-2, St. p.m. The Senior Choir pre.sented two came from Saginaw, DeWltt, at the Houghton Funeral Home Dec, 21, 1887, to George and Johns, died Saturday, Dec. 26, at special music and the congrega­ burning scheduled Owosso and the Ovid area. Mrs Monday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. In the Ovid Nursing Home. Catherine Besko, came to the tion joined several Christmas A huge bonfire— the burning Grace Baker and Mr and Mrs was made In the Maple Grove She had been a resident In the United States in 1911. He lived hymns, after an explanation of of Christmas trees—Is sched ­ Stuart Baker of Troy were guests. 6-PC. COLONIAL BEDROOM OUTFIT Cemetery. home for four years and was 86 In Detroit until 1918, at which each by Rev Edward TUlitz. A uled for Tuesday night at the Jon Warren, son of Mr and Mrs Charm and durability to give a . _ ^ • ♦ George Warren, received his BA time he moved to St. Johns. In years old. sermon was given with Illustra­ city park. The site will be south lifetime of satisfaction. Solid oak^V# nQQ MR BANGS, who was a clerk degree In political science at the 1958 he moved to Ovid, where he tions illuminated by a spotlight. of the athletic field at the usual and other fine hardwoods. Includes IQQ on the B & O Railroad for 32 double dresser, framed mirror. ■ remained until his death. Mr Rev Norman Crotzer and Rev The entire service, otherwise, burning site. Michigan State University Com­ years, previous to his retire­ Besko attended schools In A. L. Spafford officiated at fu­ mencement exercises held at the chest, panel bed, innerspring mat­ was by candlelight. Residents of St. Johns are tress, box spring. ment, was the son of Ell and Europe. neral services which were held * * end of the fall term. Esther Bangs. He was born In * * urged to take their trees to the at the Osgood Funeral Home Rev Edward Tlllitz and fam­ Dr and Mrs B. R. Elliott at­ Baltimore, Md., April 12, 1878, park and put them on the pile. IN 1908 HE married Anna Oz- Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 1:30 p.m. ily left Monday for Bedford, Ohio tended the wedding of their son, attended school there, and re­ Small trees will reportedly be vat in Yugoslavia. Burial was made In South Bing­ to visit relatives for a few days. picked up with the regular gar­ David, at Houghton, Saturday, TAKE YOUR CHOICE... mained there until he moved to ham Cemetery. Dec. 26. Ovid 12 years ago. * * Mrs Wayne Walters and son, bage collections, and city crews He was the founder of the Na­ David, arrived at Lansing air­ will pick up those others left at Mr and Mrs Charles Martin af Modern and Early American suites. tional Slovak Society and held the PARENTS OF Mrs Shoup were port Saturday morning to spend the curb. and family of Chesanlng and Mrs On Dec. 30, 1944, he married position of president In the or­ Frederick and Marie Ludeman. Betty Schutt of Belding were Priced complete with box springs and inner- Grace Nielson In Baltimore. He several days with the Floyd Wal­ ganization for 18 years. He was On April 19, 1908, she married ters, the Ray Canfields and Mrs Trented for head Christmas Day guests of Mr and spring mattresses. was a member of the Ovid United a member of the Apostolic Chris­ Clarence Shoup In Toledo, Ohio. Grace Pearce. Mrs Henry Nethaway. Church, the Men ’s Club of the tian Church. Before his retire­ She moved to their present farm injury after crash Mr and Mrs Duane Baer and United Church, and was Noble Mr and Mrs Ivan Scott of ment Mr Besko earned his Ilvll- home in 1921. She was a member Pennsylvania spent the holiday Gaylord L. Doty, 22, of 310 E. family of Indiana, Mr and Mrs BUY NOW and SAVE! Grand of the Ovid lOOF No. 97 hood through farming. of the Bengal EUB Church. Cass Street, St. Johns, was treat­ James Briggs and family of Ink ­ for two years. weekend with friends and rela­ tives here. Mrs Minnie Scott ed at St. Lawrence Hospital In ster and Mr and Mrs Robert Surviving besides his wife are Surviving besides her husband Lansing Christmas Day for ahead Wolfe and family of Wayland were Liberal Terms Free Delivery Surviving besides his wife are left with them Monday morning two daughters, Anna Mae Thorn ­ are a daughter, Mrs Florence by plane to return home. Injury suffered In a crash at Lan ­ Sunday guests of MrandMrsJ.S. a daughter, Mrs Annie Eakin of ton of Ovid and Mary Ann Srnec Geller; four sons, Fred Ludeman sing. Police reported his car left Briggs. Baltimore; two sons, Nathon of of Owosso; four sons, James and of Napoleon, Ohio, Lawrence Vision Is the art of seeing the road at Grand River Avenue Mr and MrsGlenFlnkandfam- Livorno, Italy and Charles of Henry of Ovid, George of Flint, Shoup, Harry Shoup of Columbus, things Invisible. — Jonathan Swift and Waverly Road and traveled lly came from Illinois to spend the St. Johns Furniture Co. Baltimore; a stepson, Donald Wis., and Howard Shoup of Fen ­ and Michael of Detroit; 27 grand ­ 350 feet across the C & O Rail­ Christmas vacation with Mr and 118 N. Clinton Phone 224-2063 Nielson of Cleveland; and sever ­ children; 6 great grandchildren; ton; 20 grandchildren and 9 great Nature and wisdom always say road tracks before hitting an em­ Mrs Harold Fink. al grandchildren. and one sister In Europe. grandchildren. the same. — Juvenal bankment. Thursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 1 B

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1865 /1965

Clinton National invites your participation in scores of Coming Events which will mark the celebration of Our Centennial Year

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/V EDITORIAL PAGE * ONCE OVER LIGHTI.Y by Ink White Science^ Truth and GREETINGS Religious beliefs May tht N«w Ytar bfing evtry She’s running linotype at 75 A moderate stir was created in a good- happiness to those sized Mid-western city the other day when it is our great OF SPECIAL interest to folks in the friends and neighbors. “But she was priviiege to serve. the mother of a high school girl took it upon eastern part of the Clinton area who have right on hand when the SOS call went out herself to challenge the doctrine of evolu ­ warm memories of the late W. J. (Jay) from The Cleaver office,” Publisher Martin, former publisher of the Ovid tion. Bucholz writes. Register-Union, is the picture which * * * '4^ Brandishing a Bible opened to the Book appears in this column of Mrs Nella RANDOM NOTES—In my memory, of Genesis, she upbraided the public schools Martin operating a linotype machine at St. Johns has never before been so gaily for teaching that “man came from a fish,” the office of the Clare County Cleaver decorated and lighted for the Holiday Sea­ and said she didn’t want her daughter sub­ in Harrison. son. I took time a couple of nights to jected to that sort of anti-religious tripe. drive the residential streets and it was The picture was sent to me by an old well worth the effort. * * * friend and business associate, Emil NO ONE APPEARED to be much dis­ Bucholz, publisher of The Cleaver. He From the standpoint of pure illumi­ mayed by this outburst. The general re­ writes that Nella, now 75 years old, has nation and fanciful decoration, the town’s action leaned toward amusement rather than been a real “shot-in-the-arm” to his north side outshone the south. But in al­ concern or indignation. Yet it is a fair guess newspaper for the last few weeks. most every home there was evidence of that among those who professed amusement Christmas gaiety. It makes you feel good there were some who have worried about all over to live in a community like ours. the impact of space science on our ideas of RAMBLIN’ deity. The business street decorations were also the best ever. Clinton Avenue’s glow For though evolution has come to be with Rink is dimmed somewhat, however, by lack of widely accepted as an explanation of man’s proper overhead illumination. Green­ origins and development our age has pro­ By LOWELL G. RINKER ville, which has better ordinary street duced this new concern—that man’s concept lighting, sparkled more than we did with of God may diminish as his concept of the There are only a lew hours humorous when taken out of con­ no more investment in decorations. universe expands. left In 19G4. Not much time to text of the events of that time. * * * do anything really higor impor­ » ♦ tant, perhaps to just reflect on I WOULD attempt to write THOSE WHO fear this may be forgetting a few of the happenings of the something funny from my cal­ MORE OBSERVATIONS — I’m tre­ that all through history the idea of deity has past year. endar, but, alas, it isonewhere mendously impressed these days with the pages are torn oft and g MRS NELLA MARTIN AT LINOTYPE grown as knowledge has grown. If one clings For many of us, it has been thrown away after each day. the good job our schools are doing in to a conception of God as peering down at us a year of deep sorrow and of When it became necessary for their helping to bring out the best in our young happiness. The year has added There are also only a few regular operator to leave work for sur- people. One of many examples of this ef­ from a cloud somewhere “up there,” then many blessings and many op­ hours left to make resolutions obviously the concept of a universe encom­ portunities, some passed up and for the new year. This is a I gery at the U-M Hospital in Ann Arbor, fort is the local school choral group passing billions of heavenly bodies scattered some taken. traditional thing to do, even % Mrs Martin, an old newspaper hand, known as The Wilsonaires. though nobody believes they will through the void of space makes God look follow their resolutions to the came quickly to their aid. IT HASN’T seemed like a letter in the next 12 months. ♦ )*t 3t( These kids and their director, small. whole year could have passed * A THIS COMES as no surprise toClin- since last Jan. 1. But then time BUT THE good thing about Charles Vandemark, were called out to The more intelligent conclusion is that a doesn ’t move as slowly as it making resolutions is that they §: ton area people who remember Nella as entertain on numerous occasions during used to. We have made drastic at least bring to mind some of •i: a most gracious lady who served the universe of vast but indeterminate size changes in our family lives in the shortcomings of the past the Holidays. They’re most effective and requires a deity infinitely great. the last 12 months. A year ago year —some aspect of behavior ij: Ovid newspaper for a total of 43 years, a real credit to their school, their di­ we were happily living in Il­ or living habits that could be iji: She began her newspaper work at the rector and their parents. * ♦ ♦ linois with no thouglit or inkling improved. By merely recalling that we’d soon be living in that shortcoming, the resolution age of 18. TWO ESSENTIAL points can be made. Michigan again. But, happily, has been effective, because it is here we are. If this is typical of the extracurricu­ One is that if God exists He must be re­ the nature of Americans, and all people lor that matter, to im­ •i;: The Martins retired in 1950, after lar activity in our schools, weoldfogeys vealed by truth. The other is that the basic In recent past years where prove themselves. selling The Register-Union to Jay’s need have no serious worry aboutthe fu­ concern of the scientific method is to find I have been able to have a desk calendar, it has been interest ­ I’ve got a lot of improving to son. Bob Martin, the present publisher. ture. truth. ing to leaf back through the do, so if you ’ll pardon me, I’ve Iji: They moved to Long Lake near Harri- >(> * * pages of it wlien the year has just got some recalling to do. See ■i;: son where Jay died in November of 1952. about run out. The notes and you next year. And may it be a AS THE OLD year closes, all of the INSOFAR as science succeeds in this dates written on the pages re­ happy and good year for you. staff here at The County News joins me call many things—some very it brings us closer to the central truth —rink ji: Since then, Mrs Martin has lived in expressing best wishes to you in a which, religion tells us, is the fountain quietly near Harrison, enjoying her happy, prosperous and peaceful 1965. head of all truth. Inventory, 1965? Federal protection for By W. E. DOBSON Back Thru the Years Carolers wonder so I answered all their ques­ Time again lor Inventory, tions as best I could, trying to if Interesting Items from the Files of As we change the old to New, why they gef money explain about commercializa­ fumblefingered folks Time to take stock of our assets tion, and people collecting money The Clinton County News And our liabilities too. WHAT WOULD YOU .say, fac­ at this time of year for the needy, If you are one of those hapless people ing IT) little questioning faces, in etc., but my answers sounded 10 YEARS AGO 25 YEARS AGO Have I ample stocks of Good Will? answer to the question, “But why rather hollow after singing the From the Files of Dec. 30, 1954 From the Files of Dec. 28, 1939 who has ever bought a boxed toy for a child Plenty of Perseverance too? do they keep trying to give us lovely songs of the birth of Christ, and late on Christmas Eve fumbled around How is my reserve of Tolerance? money? ” and peace on earth. Robert McNutt of St. Johns has Early in January the Advance Will Good Humor carry through? accepted a position with the First Castings Co. of St, Johns will trying to assemble the thing, you’ll be inter­ Last Friday evening (Dec. 18) After a while, when we were Peoples State Bank of Traverse start production on various types ested to know that the Federal Trade Com­ How well am I fixed for Patience? was beautiful, perfect for carol­ stiff from the cold and had run City. Bob will take over his du ­ of mixing machines, says John Have 1 Grace to take defeat? ing. There was fresh snow, tem­ out of kleenex, we went in and ties there Jan. 3. For the past Spousta, the proprietor. Two mission is concerned about you. Will I sell short on Ambition? peratures were crisp, but no had a gay party of hot cocoa and three years he has been asso­ months ago the local concern Is my Disposition sweet? wind, just a lew big flakes float­ cookies around a roaring fire at ciated with the St. Johns Na­ bought out the Burton Manufac ­ ing down now and then. the home of one of our members. tional Bank. turing Co. of Corunna . . . and The FTC announces that it has looked Ami running out of Team-Work? * « that business will now be car­ If * A total of 75 pints of blood Is my Service stock OK? ried on here. into “the Christmas Eve battle of bruised THE FASHION note of the eve ­ BUT I FEEL that all of us were secured from 83 donors Is Initiative lacking? ning was to get as many clothes should think about this, now and knuckles.” Often, its statement goes on who offered at the visit of thp In a pair of pre-Christmas Will Belief meet needs today? on as possible. Plaids didn ’t often between now and NEXT American Red Cross Bloodmo- break-ins late Saturday night and sternly, “merchandise is . . . displayed in match, and Dad ’s old army socks Christmas. We all complain about blle at the First Methodist Church On the lialdlity score card, the commercialization of Christ­ early Sunday morning, unknown stores as fully assembled without any dis­ were i)Opular. We had no sym ­ in St. Johns Monday afternoon. safecrackers stole nearly $300 I could wish for short supplies phonic background, no records mas, and tiow Christmas isn ’t closure that it is in fact unassembled.” Of commodities like Intemperance, with speaker, just a pitchplpe to like it used to be. But what about City police are still seeking in cash at Ovid. They made their * * * Pride and Arrogance I despise! get us all started on the same scheduling some old fashioned clues to the identity of holiday get-away with the loot without note. Sometimes we weren ’t as activities, such as caroling, sled merchandise thieves who plagued being discovered, leaving state THIS ISN’T always true, the agency Make a note not to re-order musical as we were loud, but we parties, candy and taffy pulls, in St. Johns store owners last week. and county officials to hunt for Trash and Gossip I need not — were having a wonderful time! our clubs, scout groups, service They are also seeking the prank ­ clues, a search that thus far has concedes. It nonetheless suggests, rather More of High Hat or Bad Temper — (A few snowballs here and there, organizations, and such? sters who ran off with two of the been fruitless. Ample Prejudice I’ve got! gently, that all sellers place on cartons too,) decorative candy canes on Clin ­ 1 sincerely hope that caroling ton Avenue light poles. More than 700 youngsters, containing knocked-down or disassembled These shopworn unwanted items. Almost every home where our doesn ’t become only another grade school boys and girls from I’ll not aim to merchandise cigarette smoke. That is worse toys such labels as “partly assembled,” group stopped and sang, people money raising activity in the St. Johns and country round ­ Mark their value less than zero, future. Or maybe only something for you than from the bottle and about were guests of Roy and “unassembled,” or “easy to assemble.” automatically, at first hearing cigarettes, as you can see by Replace them with fresh supplies! us, went for purses. It became a WE can rememlier from our own Bill Beechler at the Clinton Thea­ childhood Christmases, and deny yourself. ter’s annual Christmas free show matter of pride for one of our ♦ ♦ Though the New Year yield surprises, junior choir members to go up this to OUR children? Is this to on Saturday, Dec, 23. Starting at There may be a little merit in the idea; Howsoever I may fare, be another loss from the true WHEN YOU bring in the 10 o’clock, the program included to the door and tell them we were priests, doctors and lawyers as it might be helpful to Christmas shoppers Let my goal tie steady progress just out caroling, as we had for meaning of Christmas giving? a “western ” feature, plus several what you call soaks, you really At dispensing worthwhile wares. the past three years. NOW is the time to stop and comedies and “shorts”, and last­ so dazed as to believe that a toy which ponder. shouldn ’t, because you are really ed until noon. sprawls over ten square feet in the store * « DONALEE WILLIAMS in need of at least two of them * * WE CAME across a nice scene: St. Johns yourself. And since I worked for 50 YEARS AGO can really be crammed, intact, into that two elderly ladles framed in a you, I and my wife still cannot From the Files of Dec. 31, 1914 tiny little box. But it certainly won’t solve Clinton County News picture wundow. Instead of being Bob answered look a nice juicy spy apple in the basic problem. Serving the Clinton Area Since 1856 able to sit, listen, and enjoy, one the face, because when you eat Fresh as the proverbial daisy, struggled to her feet and came to by ex-employee them every day, three times a with all new scenery, costumes ♦ ♦ ♦ INK WHITE Editor the door with money. She was I HAVEN’T lost my job day for two weeks, you get mighty and production in every respect, LOWELL O. RINKER Associate Editor thrilled to see 15 youngsters, but yet as Bob was wondering last hungry for something else, and “The Up to Date Girl Question ” AS A MATTER of fact, nothing is like­ Business Mgr. puzzled when we explained we week. I have l)een tending bar you get mighty sick of apples. will be at the Allison Theater on AL H. HAIGHT • * Advertising Mgr. weren ’t collecting for anything. for 12 years. I also indulge in New Year’s night. ly to solve that problem any time soon. STEVE P. HOPKO WELL, I HAD better sign off Superintendent both cigarettes and alcohol, but JOHN W HANNAH We soon saw a man out shov ­ I get it fresh so I am real healthy and ask Our Father to forgive William R, Kedzie, the new Not even the FTC, with all of its con­ Second class postage paid at St. Johns. Mich. Published eling his sidewalk. We thought yet. me for trespassing against you pastor of the Congregational Thursdays at 120 E. Walker Street, St. Johns, by Clinton we’d give him a supporting chorus if he is not too busy forgiving Church, arrived in the city the cern over our battered knuckles, is quite County News, Inc. of Jingle Bells to shovel by. He A good resolution for you in you tor trespassing against all first of the week and moved his ready to give us fumble-fingered consumers Subscription Rates (Payable in advancet: In Michigan, One very hurriedly left his shovel, 1965 is not to peek in over the others. goods into the new parsonage Year. $4.00; six months, $3.00; three months. $1.50. Outside went into the house, and turned top of the swinging doors and FRANK GILMORE Tuesday. Mrs Kedzie came Wed ­ courses in applied mechanics. Michigan, $5.00 per year. Other countries, $6.00 per year. off all the lights! get stale booze fumes and stale St. Johns nesday. Thursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 3B

THELMA COUNTRY FLAVOR MICHIGAN MIRROR Old cooper shop always Believe tourist boom enjoyable place to visit

unrelated to other economy BY ELMER E. WHITE Michigan Press Ass’n. HAYDEN PEARSON A century ago the cooperage the three bushel barrels for a most barrel, high above Old BOOM TIMES often seriously resort trade will reach $1 bil­ qulred to adequately police these craft was a major vocation. Loose lifetime. His father’s father had Charlie and Jerry. affect the success of some busl> lion by the end of 1966. healing arts.* coopers made uncounted numbers built the shop beside the stream nesses, but Michigan tourist In* of barrels and buckets, hogs­ and made a dam to lmp<3und the dustry members see only a con ­ Much credit for the continuing All together the eight boards heads, palls and tubs for com­ water. The creaking water wheel OLD COOPERS no longer put tinuing rise In their activities rise In tourist activity goes to the Involved regulate nearly 70,000 modities that did not require turned the crankshaft which fur­ barrels together and farm boys despite any declines which might added state and local promotion professional members and have liquid-proof joints. The tight nished power to the different no longer drive country roads occur In the next few years. funds spent In new areas the last a total of nine employees to in ­ coopers were craftsmen of high machines. The staves were cut behind horses. We buy our apples several years. Members of the vestigate practices. Some boards order and made containers that on one saw; the grooves to hold in small cartons or cellophane Michigan’s tourist Industry has State Tourist Council hope this have no Investigators, one of would hold liquids. the headboard pieces on another. bags. Sometimes when before a fruit counter, a man thinks of been experiencing a steady climb year to add still other innovations which regulates 2,250 osteopaths Thin bands of gray birch were In recent years which has not ap­ In advertising to keep the boom in the state. The Golden Era of woodcraft- those long ago days, and the era Ing has passed, but half a cen ­ sawed out for the hoops. When peared to be affected to any great in the tourism in existence. all parts were ready, the cooper when apples were marketed In degree by the sharp changes In * « The State Board of Nursing, tury ago before boxes and bags barrels made in an old cooper took over, coopers still made assembled them and another general economic conditions. REORGANIZATION and revi ­ Kelley said, has regulatory pow­ shop. apple barrels. Each winter the apple barrel rolled off the stand. * * talization seem to be a continuing ers over 46,202 licensed nurses old cooper lumbered off pine and IN 19G4, FOR example, the concern to Gov. George Romney. In Michigan. This Includes regis­ poplar, birch and ash, and by Nearly 100 lifts and more than projected year-end business ac­ tered, practical and psychiatric k Farm boys In a fruit growing fresh water time In spring the region enjoyed trips to the mill 400 rope tows serve skiers at tivity in tourism was about $800 His efforts in these areas In attendant nurses. The board has lor a load of barrels. Hayracks Michigan winter resorts. There million, an overall increase of the auto Industry once brought one Investigator. mill yard was heaped high with I am not serious — all I said was I didn't logs. were piled high and the tall load are more than two dozen chair more than 10 per cent over the him national recognition. Now he « * * ♦ fastened with ropes. A 12-year- lifts, four dozen T-bar andj-bar previous 12-month period. This Is turning his eyes to ixjlltlcs In IMPERATIVE NEED for Im­ like red fingernails on you — ! THE COOPER had been making older enjoyed riding on the top­ lifts, and two dozen pomallfts. hike was just slightly higher than an apparent attempt to get sim­ provement in the investigative that recorded the past few years. ilar attention through reorgani­ area Is shown not only in the De­ zation and revitalization. troit case, said Kelley, but In Bement Library Projections for the next two * * the other fields as well. years are even more optimistic, ROMNEY STARTED this work say tourist officials In the four several years ago when he helped The lone board of nursing in ­ regional promotional associa­ organize Citizens For Michigan, vestigator, for example, travel ­ tions. a nonpartisan group designed to ed over 2,400 miles In a three- By Elizabeth Mlllman » ♦ improve state government. month period last year and was SOME MEMBERS of the Indus ­ able to act only on complaints be­ try are even forecasting that the His efforts suffered a setback cause of the lieavy work load. It The book, “Centers For Older when criticism was heaped upon was impossible for him to ini ­ People,” has been presented to him charging he used the group tiate any Investigations. the library as a memorial to Mrs as a tool to l)Oost liimself Into Orth Tatore. It was given by Mr CUTTING YOUR political office. The citizens and Mrs Alan Dean. Since Mrs RORtKT R SIRRINt G W OSGOOD group was largely responsible, Trucks pay third Tatroe spent so much of her time FUEL OIL BILLS however, for the convening of working with and for our Senior CLINTON COUNTY S Citizens, this book Is a fitting the 1961-62 Constitutional Con­ FINEST FUNERAL HOME IS JUST ABOUT memorial. The book Is designed vention. NUMEROUS personal « * of highway fund to be a guide for programs and facilities lor oldsters, and It u AND STAFF SERVICES THIS EASY... CRITICIS.'Vl also came to Rom­ Trucks pay $233,393 of Clin ­ discusses all kinds of problems SPECIAL CARE GIVEN ney in 1962, and since then he ton County ’s share of the Motor Undreamed-of change.s awaited W. R Osgood and procedures having to do with FLORAL OFFERINGS twice succes-.fully ran for gov­ Vehicle Highway Fund, accord ­ fr when he founded our firm in 1898. The aiitoiTiobile. establishing and maintaining such PRE arrangement ernor with little attention to the ing to the Michigan Trucking radio, electric light—these and other conveniences centers. & ADVISORY SERVICES existing Republican party lead ­ Assn. Clinton collected $762,724 u were to create new responsibilities for the funeral MODERN motor ership ind organization. during the fiscal year that ended Memorial books are suitably director. Mr Osgood adapted t ' these changes, but EQUIPMENT June 30. marked with attractive book ir he realized the basic element! of funeriil service — Now, active In both the na ­ plates. COMPETENT PERSONNEL * ■ understanding, consideration. ; i r prices were tional and state party units, Rom­ Counties receive 35 per cent 0 changeless. Glenn Osgood and Bob Sirnne. represent ­ ney says improvements In or­ of the total $237 million fund. LIFE WORLD Library’s new outstanding ing the third generation, try alwa.ys to maintain thi.-^ Cities and villages receive 18 book Is ‘Central America” by ganization are needed in the GOP. u professional service proud heritage. On the state level he is now view­ per cent, and 47 per cent goes Harold Levine. This Is the land central location ed by most party regulars as the into the State Trunk Line Fund. that formed the link between the 0 only effective candidate they * ♦ two great continents of the New have. Thus, his reorganization HERE’S HOW Clinton ’s share World and blocked Columbus in 0 more moderate prices A plans are likely to get full hear­ of the Motor Vehicle Highway his search lor a new route to ing. Fund was divided among city India. AIR ambulance service OSGOUIl 4t * and villages; DeWltt$14,027, Ea­ Long before he came to this HIS NATION.\L stature, dif ­ gle $2,036, Elsie $10,856, Fow­ COMPLETE DISPLAY FUNERAL HOME land a flourishing civilization /tlrill/iP :■ ficult to evaluate from within his ler $9,663, Ovid $15,405, St. OF FINE merchandise 104 EAST CASS STREET existed here, the Mayan. It died w 1H( OHIUH home state, will depend largely Johns $52,657, Westphalia $7,- out, and the region returned to the THIRD GENERATION ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 246 and Maple Rapids $7,412. Uf IHl on whether tlie cause he sup- jungle. With the coming of the 0 OF SERVICE Phone 224?36' GKtildlRLU The balance went to the county. (jorts succeeds. Spanish, the land became a cross­ roads with many cultures Im­ Undoubtedly his current reor­ “Although trucks make up only posed upon It. Finally six small ganization and revitalization 11 per cent of the vehicles regis­ countries have set up govern ­ work will also draw charges of tered in .Michigan, they pay one- “self serving ” from his op­ third of all highway construction ments, all unstable and lacking In the know-how to successfully ponents. They know only too well and maintenance expenses, ” said rule themselves. that if he succeeds in his newest a spokesman for the Michigan w w efforts, he will be an even more Trucking Assn, in Lansing. The A GOOD description of the venerable candidate for public trucking industry, in .Michigan building of the Panama Canal Is office, statewide or national. and the nation, has always op­ posed efforts to divert money given, and the way it affects the region Is described. The book Is MICHIGAN'S regulatory agen­ from tlie Motor Vehicle Highway fund for purpo.ses other than beautifully Illustrated with color­ cies in the medical and related highway construction and mainte ­ ed photographs. fields are in severe need of ad ­ nance, he added. ditional staff if the public is to In the novel “An Infinity of be adequately protected, warns » ♦ Mirrors* by Richard Condon, smmcE WHEN YOU Attorney Gen. Frank J. Kelley. “THE TRUCKING industry, and the action takes place between all citizens of Michigan, have the years 1932 and 1944, first In BANK SWITCH TO A study by Kellev ’s office, benefitted from the fine system of Paris, then in Berlin and later prompted bv the recent dis ­ toll-free highways whicli cover In occupied Paris. It Is a story closure of a Detroiter who suc­ our state," said Jack L. Mc­ of a marriage between a Jewess cessfully ijosed as a doctor for Namara, managing director of and a Prussian officer just be­ Superheat four years, showed agencies the association. fore Hitler came into power. dealing w ith the liealing arts were Through the main characters and ■ It's true! When you almost totall'. ineffective, where Tourist calendar other lesser ones, the main theme switch to Superheat, you policing is concerned, liecauseof lists 2 events Is developed: the corruption of get more heat, bettei' inade

Dial 224-2432 224-7033 BLIED CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK 106 N. Clinton St. Johns Member FDIC OIL CO. ST. JOHNS 'The neighbor you can bank on' YOUR CERTIFIED LENNOX DEALER OVID 1517 North US-27 ST. JOHNS Page 4B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursdoy, December 31, 1964 12 resolutions for teenagers Oranges flavor January food to moke in ‘65 .* -T. A favorite food Item during Heat oven to 400 degrees (mod. Crease a 10 * pie pan or two 1/3 c. soft shortening (part but­ hot). Place chicken skln-slde- 8" roimd layer pans. Stir flour, A good way to start off the January Is the orange, and recl- ter) ples employing oranges are down In single layer In a shallow salt, sugar, and baking powder New Year Is with a resolution 2/3 c. milk baking pan. Mix rest of Ingredi ­ together in bowl. Addorange rind. to Improve your table manners. plentiful. You can use oranges 1 tsp. vanilla ents (except mushrooms) to make Proper table etiquette Is Impor­ Ca In your main course as sauce Make a well and add egg, milk, 1 egg * for oven baked chicken or In your sauce and pour over each piece orange Juice and oil. Stir only tant, no matter where you may 1/2 c. cut-up raisins cake and coffee cake desserts. of chicken, coating well. Bake 45 enough to dampen flour; batter be, so why not brush up on your 1/3 c. chopped walnuts manners now by declaring Jan ­ For a tasty fruit dessert sprinkle minutes, basting occasionally. should be lumpy. Turn Into pre­ grated rind of 1 orange uary "Watch My Table Manners" chilled orange slices with con ­ Turn, sprinkle mushrooms over pared pan. Sprinkle with Streusel fectioners ’ sugar and coconut. top, baste again with sauce, and Topping. Bake 10” cake In 375 month? Heat oven to 350 degrees (mod ­ bake 15 minutes longer. Remove degree oven 35 minutes; bake 8 ” erate). Grease and flour a 9* chicken to hot platter and spoon Plan to concentrate on the do ’s OVEN BAKED CHICKEN cakes in 400 degree oven 30 square pan. Stir flour, sugar, sauce over top. Makes four to minutes. Serve In wedges. Makes and don't ’s of etiquette during WITH ORANGE SAUCE baking powder, and salt together six servings. every meal during the month of 6 to 8 servings. Streusel Topping: In mixer bowl. Add shortening, 1 fryer chicken, cut in pieces * * Mix 1/4 c. flour and 1/2 cup January. You’ll find that In no milk, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes, 1/2 c. fresh orange Juice (1 large ORANGE STREUSEL time at all you are more con ­ sugar In bowl. Cut In 2 tbsp. but­ medium speed on mixer, scraping or 2 medium oranges) COFFEE CAKE ter until consistency of corn bowl constantly. Add egg, raisins, fident and poised, because poise 1 tsp. salt Is a result of self-confidence. meal. nuts, and rind. Beat 2 more mln- 1 tsp. dry mustard 2. unsifted flour utes, medium speed, scraping Your family and friends will ap­ 1 tsp. paprika preciate your efforts, too. After 1 tsp. salt bowl frequently. Pour Into pre­ 1/4 tsp. Tabasco all, no one likes to be around a 1/2 c. sugar WILLIAMBURG pared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. 1 to 3 tbsp. grated orange rind 2 tsp. baking powder ORANGE CAKE Frost with Orange Icing Royale. person whose bad manners are 1/3 c. vegetable oil showing. 1 tbsp. grated orange rind Orange Icing Royale: Combine 1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms 1 egg, slightly beaten 21/2 c. sifted confectioners ’ sug­ Here are some Important rules or 3/4 c. sliced fresh mush­ 1/2 c. milk 1 1/3 c. unsifted flour ar and 1/4 c. soft butter. Blend to remember. Label them your rooms 1/2 c. orange Juice 2 tsp. baking powder In 1 tbsp. orange Juice and 1 tsp. •Dally Dozen," and use them 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1 c. sugar to 1 tbsp. sherry flavoring until each day. Streusel topping (below) 1/2 tsp. salt smooth. Spread on cooled cake. * * Senior Citizen 1. ALWAYS COME to the ta­ ble as soon as you are called. members, guests

2. Check your appearance be­ hold Yule party fore going to the table. Be sure Clinton County Senior Citizens ■* C/ihtPh .6 CMc CaleHitat * your hair Is combed, your clothes held their annual Christmas party are tidy, and your face and hands at the VFW Hall Tuesday, Dec. Officers of these organizations are advised to notify The Republican-News at least are clean. Quilting and knitting and crocheting rugs has always been a 22, with 65 members present The one week in advance of the date of publication of the issue in which any change tables were decorated and Mrs in the regular schedule should appear. 3. Sit up straight in your chair, part of Mrs Vern Strong’s life. She has made many for her family Ernest Root furnished a decorat ­ with both feet placed side by side as well as for friends. The Strongs live at 5125 South Grove Road, ed birthday cake. on the floor. No slumping or St. Johns Child Study tlub-4lh M.iiida.v eve- Women ’s Fellowship—Last Friday of slouching, please. the home that Vern Strong was born in. They celebrated their 64th ning. homes o*" memliers month. 1:30 p.m.. church dining Following the meeting, the American Legion—1st and 3rd Thui's* Circle Eights-First and Ih.rd Satur* room wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Kitchenette Band put on a pro­ days. H:3U p.m.. Legion Hall days, DeWitt elementary school uses—1st and 3rd Tue.sdays. 2 p.m., 4. Say “please” and ‘thank gram of music, readings and a American Legion .Auxlllary^rd Tues* I'ub SroMis—3rd ihu.sciay, 5 p.m.. homes of memtjers day. g p.m.. Legion Hall Memorial bJilcting you ” when asking for or re- tabkeau of the nativity. On celvlng food. Ha.nner Kebekah Lodge—1st and 3rd neWitt (irange -2nd and 4th Fnd.ays Wednesday, Dec. 23, the mem­ Mondays. 8 p.m,, lOOF Hall (Jlrl Scouts — E\er\ Thursd-ay 3:30 Ovid lllue Star Mothers—2nd and 4th Tues­ p.m., Memotial building Quilting, knitting favorite pastime bers of the band were guests at days. 8 p.m.. Municipal Building Acme Society —3rd Thursd. ’iy. 8 p.m., 5. DO NOT forget to use your (j»y 20’s Square Dance (Tub - Ut and m homes of members the Christmas party for the em­ Child Study Club-^rd Wednesday 8 3rd Thursday^. 8 pm.. Memorial napkin, which should be unfold­ Two octogenarians who have area. In addition to belonging to dren and grandchildren. One of ployes of Capital Business Serv ­ p.m.. in homes of members building .\merlran I.egion—3rd Wednesday. 8 ’30 Cl niun Memorial Hospital Auxiliary- p.m.. Memorial building ed across your lap, when it Is found that the way to keep young the First Methodist Church, they her favorite patterns Is the dou ­ ice Inc., which was held at the Job’s Daughters l.-it and 3rd Thurs­ needed. ble wedding ring, shown in the Board meet the 3rd Wednesday. 7:30 day evenings. Masonic Temple Businessmen ’s Association - 2nd Tues­ is to remain active are the Vern belong to the Riley and Olive Aid Civic Center in Lansing. p.m., in the Nurses’ Home Lions (Tub—3rd Tuesday evening. Me­ day. lime and place vanes Society, Pomona Grange, the picture. li.AR — *nd Tuesday, in homes cf morial building Crescent (Tub—1st and Jrd Mondays Strongs. Mrs Strong is 83 years * • members 8 p.m.. in homes of mcmlH*rs 6. Keep elbows off the table. old and her husband is 88 years Pinochle Club, and the Jol-I-Lot Masonic Lodge- Ut Wi'dnesday eve ­ A SMORGASBORD was follow­ 8 el 40 — 4th Tuesday, in homes of ning. Masonic Temple Disabled Veterans —1st and 3rd Fri­ The Strongs have two daugh­ members days. 8 ’31) p.in. Memorial buildin,* old. In another year, their home Club. Their membership InOllve ed by a program given by mem­ Order of Eastern Star—1st Friday eve ­ 7. Raise the food to your mouth Grange extends over a period of ters, Mrs Enos Buchanan of Pom­ fCxchange Club — 2nd and 4th Thurs­ ning. M’lsontc Temple Homemakers—2nd and 4th Thursdays, at .')125 South Grove Road will bers of the company and their days. noon. Walker’s Cafe. 2 p.m.. in homes of nieiniieis slowly. Don ’t bend over your plate pano Beach, Fla., and Mrs John PTA—3rd Wedne.>dny. at high school, have been in the family for a 40 years. children. Several members of the (vriision HKC->lst and 3rd Tuesday. 8 p.m lODF—Everv Tuesdav, 8 p.m.. lOOF and operate your fork as If you Gallagher of Bengal Twp.; a son, 2 p.m Municipal Building hall ceTitury. Vern Strong has lived Kitchenette Band put on a comic Roypl Neighbors—l-t and 3r(1 Fridays, had only three seconds to eat the Clarence Strong of Marshall; 40 et 8 — UX Monday. 8:30 p.m., St. 1 p.m., -Mcmuridi building Job’s Daugliiers-2nd and 4th Mon ­ there all his life, his wife, since Besides knitting and crocheting pantomime, "Wanted a Wife.” Jt ms and Breckenndgo Legion days. 7 3.) pm.. Ma.'.onic Temple meal. three grandchildren; and seven Halls, alternate months St. Fr:*ncis (Tub — Isl Mond?.\ . 8 31 they were married, 64 years ago, Mrs Strong likes to sew. She has Following this the entire band p.m.. Memorial bimding Lions (Tub -2.)d .ind 4th Mondays, 6 30 great-grandchildren. lOOF — Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.. p.m. Main Street church of Unib.'d on Christmas Day. pieced many quilts for her chil­ ICOF Hall Thursday .Afternoon (Tub -Last Thurs­ played several numbers and com­ day in homes of members church 8. Cut only one small piece Junior Chamber of Commerce — 2nd Laf-a-Lul (Tub- Isl and 3rd TTiursdays, munity singing was led by Mrs Tuesday. G:3U p.m.. Episcopal Veteran ’s (Tub — 2nd Thursday. 7:30 of anything at a time. Until a recent Illness of Vern p.m.. Memorial building 2 p.m., in homes of memljers Beatrice Rivard and Mrs Wilbur church Masonic Lodge—1st Mfinday, 8 p.m. Strong, both were active mem­ Young couples need Kn ghts of Columbus — 1st and 3rd Volunteer Firemen —2iid Tuesday eve ­ Brandt. Santa Claus distributed ning. fire hall Masonic Temple 9. Break break or rolls Into bers in a number of clubs in the Tuesday. 8 p.m.—K of C hall Order of Eastern Star—2nd Tuesday. gifts to the children present and KniKhts Templar — 1st Thursday. 7:30 WSrS—3rd Thursday evening Metho­ small pieces. Butter one piece dist church 0 p.m. Masonic Temple at a time. all adults were also recipients of p.m . Masi-:nc Tern ile Ovid-Duplain Library (Tub—1st Fri­ gifts. Lions (Tub — 2nd ..nd 4tn Wednesday day. 12:30 p.m. in homes of mem­ First guest in '65 individual budgets U:3t) p n',. lOOr i.all Eagle bers Masonic Lud^e —ist Monday. 7:30 p.m. Pasi (irand (Tub—4fli Tuesday, m 10. DO NOT hum or sing at decides host's fate BY BETTY KETCHAM three percent, guts and contri ­ Masonic Teniple Helping Hand Club—4th Tuesday eve ­ homes of memliors the table or talk in a loud voice. County Extension Agent butions. Keep car locked, .Morning .Muslcale—2 id and 4th Thurs­ ning. in the homes of members Kebekah Lodge —1st and 3rd W’ednes- First footing is an amusing day 11:45 a m. in home:s of members Niles Cemetery Society — 2nd Thurs­ days, 8 p.m.. lOOF hall Home Economics This doesn ’t leave anything for Order of Eastern Star -r-.lsV,Wednes ­ day, m homes of members custom of the British Isles, par­ Koyal .Xruh Masons —1st W’ednesday. 11. Eat everything on your direct savings, but the average city police urge day. 8 p.m„ Masonic Temple North Eagle Cemetery Society —Last 8 p.m.. Masonic Temple ticularly Scotland. On New Year’s Kotary Club — Every Tuesday, noon Thursday. 3 p.m.. Town hail plate. Not only is it impolite to The New Year always brings young couple accumulate house­ Komi'n Fofiiball Btiosiers—Meet every Eve, the visitor whose foot is St. Johns Police Chief Everett Walker’s Cafe ** WSCS—1st Wednesday. Ladies ’ Rooms Tuesda> at 8 p.m at the high school out the best of our intentions. It hold goods and some savings In Koval .Arch Misons — 2nd Tuesday, 8 Methodist church leave food, but you could be flr.st to cross the threshold after Glazier has warned car owners to Social Evening — Veterans Memorial leaving foods with the largest seems to be the time of the year the form of life Insurance, Social p.m.. Masonic Temp:e nuildmg. 8 p.m. e>e..\ Wednesday, niidnight decides his host’s luck be sure they lock their autos when Koyal Neighbors of .\merica—1st and sponsored b\ 0\ id '^eleran's group content of vitamins and miner ­ when we think about budgeting. Security or other retirement con­ 3Vd Tuesdays. 0 p.m.. Municipal for the coming year. Dark-hair­ leaving them on the streets after Elsie Tfiwn and CfHinir> Extension — 4tn als important to your health, tributions. Building Wednesday, in htimes (A ri.kinii^rs ed men are luckier than blond * * dark. Senior CHI/ens —2nd and 4th Tuesday, American Legion — Alternate Thurs­ VFW—2nd and 4th Tuesday. 8 p.m., . growth, and beauty. Every young couple needs a days. 8 p.m . Legion hall ones, while red-haired men and e\ery month. VF'W Hall Memorial building budget. But It’s got to be tailor- IF YOU’RE really Interested In St. John'. Woman s (Tub — 1st and 3rd American Legion .\uxi'i'»ry—.Alternilc VFW Auxiliary —Isl Tuesday 8 p.m , women of any complexion are bad A rash of minor thefts from Thursdays. 8 p.m. Legion hall 12. Remember to compliment made to suit your Individual keeping track of how you spend Wcdnc.'.days. 2 p.m., in homes of m Memonai building luck. A first-footer must never automobiles has kept police busy, memliers Band Boosters — 1st Monday 7:30 Volunteer Firemen — FTrsl Thursday. your mother or hostess after needs. Which means you have to your money, and would like some St. Johns Honor (»uard—2nd and 4th p.m. alternate months. Band room come empty handed, for some­ particularly In the last couple of 7:30 at Fire hall the meal is finished; and if you sit down and decide just what help In making a money spending Wednesday, :30 p.m. VFW hall. B.W.C.S. — 2nd Tuesday. 3:30 p.m.. World War I Veterai.s-1st Thursday thing must be brought into the weeks. The thieves were appar­ Tops Cinb — Every Thursday, 8:15 in homes of members are eating away from home, be things you want and need to spend plan, stop by the Extension Office pm.. Memnnal building house before anything can be tak­ ently more active during the last p.m.. .Municipal building Lions Club—1st and 3rd Mondays. ♦ ♦ sure to thank your tiostess for your money on. In the courthouse in St. Johns. I'nion Home School Mfithers Club— 7:U0 p.m.. Legion hall en out—or bad luck will strike. week, with nearly a dozen thefts inviting you. m w A bulletin, A Guide to Budget­ 2uci Tuescia\. 8 p.m. at school Masonic Lodge — 2nd Tuesday, R 00 Who will your first guest be? from cars being reported to the VKW Aiixilifrv —1st and 3rd Tuesdays, p.m.. Masc.nic hall Pewamo IF THIS is your first budget, it ing for the Young Couple, that 8 p.m. VFW Mall police. WSCS — 1st Wednesday 8 00 pm., Altar Society —4th Tuesday. 8 p.m.. will help to have some idea which will help you get started. Is avail ­ VFW—2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 8 p.m., homes of memt>ers Parish hall items are able. VFW Ha;. Order of Eastern Star—3rd Wednes ­ Band Boosters—3rd Monday. 8 p.m. PRESCRIPTION Keeping cars locked will dis ­ WCTC .Mary Smith Union —Third day, 8:00 p.m . Mascnic hall high schof.i likely to take Ml inlay of the month at 7:30 p.m. l*TA —2nd Monday. 7:3J p.m.. school courage most of the thieves. in the homes of members Blue Star Mothers—3rd Wednesday, 8 the largest A budget Is not a "one shot gym p.m., elcmc.Uary school Service at M Glazier said. Womens Literary (Tub — Alternate part of your deal. ” Keep reworking your bud ­ T'uesdays. 8 p.m . luiine.s ot mem­ Lions Club—3rd Tuesday, elementary get until it works for you. Bath bers school 1% The LOWEST possible Income. Here Shop in Clinton County. Masonic LfKfgr-Srd Tuesday. 8 p.m., Is an esti­ Masonic hall Pw price consistent with .\mericaii Legion—2nd and 4th Thurs­ mate based days. Memorial Hall Fowler Order of Eastern Star—1st Wednesday American Legion Auxiliary —2nd Tues­ 8 p.m.. Masoruc hall I jf the highest quality on studies of CLINTON COUNTY NEWS PAGE day and 4th Thursday. Memorial Confraternity of Christian Mothers— 21 (Tub—2nd Monday. 8 p.m., club PROFESSIONAL spend i n g by Hall 4th Tuesday 8 p.m. Most Holy Trin ­ house PRESCRIPTION two - person Bath Shoutin ’ SUrs Square Dance Club ity church WSCS 3rd Thursday 2 p.m . home ol -CTub dances the 2nd and 4th Satur­ Daughters of Isabella—2nd Wednesday, mcnilwrs SERVICE families. days of the month from 8:33 to 8 p.m. Most Hcly Trinty church DEE DRUG STORE 11:30 p.m. during regular dancing These figures show how couples for Women season at thp James Cou/thf Gym Fowler Conservation (Tub- Isl Satur­ Wacousta ST. JOHNS day. 8 p.m.. Fire Hall Southgate Plaza with an Income under $5,000 di ­ Cub Sday of the month at Park Lake lm|irovemenl league—4th 8:iX) p.m at Temple Wednesday. 8 p.m.. Improvement VFW Auxiliary —Last Wednesday 8 15 per cent, transportation; 10 Packaging will, indeed, make a 'Best' not necessary p.m.. VFW hall Methodist Men ’s (Tub—FTrst W’cclnes- League Hall day of each month: pot luck at 6:.30 Home Financing per cent. Income taxes; nine per silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Past (Jrand Club — 4th Thursday, p.m. Wacousta Methodist church cent for fun and personal spend ­ A Pennsylvania Jewlry manufac ­ Don ’t always buy the best lum­ homes of meintjers Ne.ghbfjrhood Society- -3rd Thursday, PTA — 2nd Thursday. 8 p.m. Junior in homes of members ing; eight per cent for clothing; turer charges $4.95 for women ’s ber you can find. Buy the right Order of Eastern Star—Isl Tuesday ovailable on high g.vm Maple Rapids five per cent, medical care; four pendants made from polished an- grade for the Job you have in evenmg. Masonic Temple PTA Executive Board —Monday before Arnica (Tub—1st Wednesday, 8 pm., per cent, personal Insurance and throaclte coal. mind. There’s quite a difference Thursday PTA meeting. 7;3J p.m., well located new residential to 8 p.m. at school homes of members In prices of the four basic Snnbei'm Kehekph l.odge—1st and 3rd Band Parents -2nd Wednesday. 8 p.m., Westphalia city and suburban property. grades, and oftentimes the low- Thtiisdays. 8 30 p.m. community students Commons Since Baseball BfMisters—3rd Wednesday 8 Catholic Order of Foresters- 2nd Tues­ 1930 hall Inquire cost utility or economy grades Volunteer Firemen —2nd Monday. 8 p.m. at the school day. 8 p.m., St. Mary ’s parish hall Duraclean will be entirely adequate for p in., fire hall Blue Star Mothers — Isl and 3rd Daughters of Isabella—3rd Thursday, Wednesday. 2 p.m.. homes of mem­ 8 p.m., St. Mary ’s parish hall __is the ONLY carpet and your project. WSCS—Jrd Tuesday, 8 p.m., Methodist church bers Knights of ('olumbtis —Ist Tuesday, 8 " furniture cleaning service ever Duo Decum (Tub — 1st Saturday, 8 p.m., K f)f C rooms p.m., homes of mcmi)crs Young Ladies Sodality —3rd Sunday dAPITOL (Bi awarded all three famous seals! DeWitt High School PTA—Isl Monday. 8 afternoon, every 2 months, St. Add color to room p.m., students commons Mary's parish hall Reony cleoni yowr fn* ♦obfici ^ Savings & Loan ^ "Rower fretb'* witbowt gcrubbing or ^ ^ Blue Star Mothers-2nfi Thursday >ft- HH)F—Every Thursday 8 p.m.. lOOF (Oeliing Aorotod foom obto'b* dirt | ACCCPTCI Introduce exciting color notes finoon, Mcmon:«l building and haU like o blotter, end everything ii \ \|, (* . in a child ’s room with walls homes of mc*ml>ers Maple Rapds Improvement .\ssorlatlon eody to w»e the lome doyf Bfiy Scout— F.\Cl.\’ Monday, 7 p.m.. -4lh Monday. 8 p.m. m Municipal paneled In resawn cedar siding Memorial inniding building Call us for a free estimate and stained a rich flame or gold. Masonic Lodge—2nd Monday, 8 p.m., Tel. IV 4-1441 Brownies — F\’cr.\ Wednesday. 3:^10 V/ 112 E. Allegan. LANSING DIIRACLKAN SERVICE! Color staining lets wood grain and p.M'.. M -'I'ori kl building Masonic Temple Keith Rosekrans, .Mgr. Brfmn Dee Study (irmip—First Tues- order of Eastern Star—3rd Monday, 8 texture show through. da.\ evening in llome^ of members p.m.. Masonic Temple ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-2786 PTA—3rd Tuesday, school gym Kebekah Lodge--2nd and 4th Tues­ days. 8 p.m., lOOF hall Sorosis (Tub -2nd and 4th Tuesdays Active Clothes ~ .--..'-ri FLOWERS I 30 p.m . homes of members SI. Martin DePorre Altar S4>clety —1st Thursday. 8 p.m.. homes of me.n- Need Special for Every Occasion bers. If". Council Meeting—1st and 3rd Wednes ­ mrn day. 7:30 p.m. Care! f I WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES DO YOU SUFFER FROM . . . Worry no more about your Designed for the purpose It serves. BIRTHDAYS winter sport clothes. We’ll put Off street parking In our large parking lot. Air Impurities—Dust—Smake—Pollen ? HOSPITALS them in shape for you with Out of the congested downtown area. Electronic Air Cleaners Are Now Available the same careful cleaning Large chapel and privacy of a family room. I CHURCHES Circulated hot water heating recommended by latest heating authorities. service we give to all your FUNERAL SPRAYS year ’round wearables. AND ARRANGEMENTS American Standard Plumbing and Heating Equipment OXYGEN EQUIPPED AMBULANCE SERVICE .tiuniinum Storms and Screens Phone 224-2046 Day or Night CALL FOR FREE PICKUP and DELIVERY HOWE’S Greenhouse JOE KUBICA ANTES CLEANERS 6 miles south of St. Johns or mile north of Alward Lake Rd. PLUMBING AND HEATING Member National Institute of Cleaners and Dyers HOAG FUNERAL HOME OPEN EVENINGS and SUNDAYS Ph. 669-9822 DeWITT 716 S. Lansing ST. JOHNS Phone 224-4465 1>8 W. Walker ST. JOHNS Phone 224-4529 South U8-27 ST. JOHNS Thursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 5 B

KAOUjE roUMQUARK CHURCH Burnett. Putor 10:90 ,,m.—Sunaay School i'ii* —Morning Wonhlp n 7:90 p.m. — Wwlnciday Prayer Next Sunday In meeting Ovid Areo Clinton County Churches OVID PlRgT BAPTIST CHURCH South Main Street Rev. WaiUace E. Lewien. Pastor All Churches In ClIntMi Ceuntf are Invited te send M^yron Woodruff, Church School 9upt. weekly Ida Beerdelee, organist their nnnonneenients te The ltepubllcMi*News. 9:00 a.m.—Morning Worship They must resch ns by neon Monday to Insure publi­ 11:00 a.m.—Church School 7:00 a.m.—Wednesday, Senior Choir cation in the current week’s lasae. 8:00 p.m.—Bible Study and Prayer service INSTANl SEVENTH DAY ADVENTlSTt CALVARY BAFTliT CHURCH St. Johns Areo 608 North Lansing Street Mople Ropids Areo OvM, Mlcl^aa Elder. William R. Brown. Pastor Corner M-21 and osle Roed nasT nacTHODisT CHuaca Services held on Saturday CONORBOATIONAL George Rogers, Pastor Dr Howard A. Smith. Minister 0:15 a.m.—Church Service CHRMTIAN CHURCH 10:00 a.m.—Sund^ SchooJ 0;45 a m.—'Meditation: * ‘Face the Maple BapMs. Mteklgaa 11:00 a.m.—Morniitf Worship New Year with God** Rev. Donald Voes, Pastor 6:00 p.m.—Youth ^Uowshlp 11 a m.—Church School BVANOEUCAL UNITED 10:00 a.m.—Worship Service The nur^erv provided during the BRETHREN CHURCUBI 11:19 e.m.—Sunday Sch^ morning service ha^ been moved to Bingham—Bengal 7:00 |km.—U.C.Y.M. meets on al­ Ing the Parish House. Parents mav take Rev. Norman Crotaer, Paalor ternate lunde^ p.m.—Thursday Home Bible 8:00 p.m.—Thuraday Chapel choir Stucty classes In various homes of the their children in at the north side Bengal practice peoede entrance 9:30 a.m.—Worship with Rev Arthur Spafford. Jr. preaching 10:00 e.m.—Saturday, Cherub choir **We preach Christ crucified . . . 7 p.m.—New Year’s Eve Holy Com* practice. Christ the Power of God end the Wis­ munion 10:30 a.m.—Church School claaaes dom of God." 1 Cor. 1:23-24. Monday. Jan. 4 for all ages. Robert Gill, suptrln* 8:30 p.m.—Service meeting 6:30 p.m.^Methodist Men potluck tendent supper Bingham MoHieiton Area CHURCH OF OOD Tuesday. Jan. 5 9:30 am.—Church School for all OvM, Michigan 8 p.m.—Esther Circle will meet at ages. Ralph Hallead. superintendent Rev. L. Sanders, Pastor the church 10:35 am.—Worship service with UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Mathartoa Mlchlfaa 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 8 p.m.—Rebecca Circle meets with Rev Arthur Spafford. Jr. preaching Rev. N. i. WibertTraator Mrs Doyne Heuer 6:00 p.m.—Youth Fellowship 9:48 a.m.—Worship Service 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service 8 p.m.—Sara-Loulse Circle meets 10:48 e.m.—Sund^ School with Mrs Lester Jenkins JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday. Bible Study; 8:00 p.m. — Wednesday, Midweek 8:45 p.m.—Choir practice Wednesday, Jan. 6 Kingdom Hall prayer meeting 7 p.m.—Stewardship and Finance 1993 N. l4inslng Street We welcome you te the feUowahip OVID UNITED CHURCH Commission meets Sunday, 3:00 p.m.—Public Talk of our services. Our desire Is that you 7.3J p.m —Senior High Youth Fel* 4:15 p.m.—Watchtower Study Garth D. Smith. Minister may find the warmth of welcome and Leta Parker, church school superin ­ lowship Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.—Area Bible the assistance in your worship of Thursday. Jan. 7 study Christ. tendent Cantus, Carol and Chancel Choirs Thursday. 7:30 p.m. — Theocratic Firet and third Sundays Matherton Sunday 10:00 a.m.—Church school rehearse Minstry School classes ^urchChurch, second and fourth at Fenwick 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Fir^ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 5:00 p.m.—Jr-Hi Youth Fellowship LOWE METHODIST CHURCH 7:00 p.m.—Sr-Hl Youth Fellowship \ Gerald Churchill, Minister Rev. Calvin W. Carey, Pastor MATHERTON COMMUNITY Wednesday 4:00 p.m.—Junior choir CHURCH Thursday, Dec. 24 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel choir re­ 7:30 p.m.—Christmas Eve services. 11:30 a.m.—Morning Worship 2:00 p.m.—Sunday School xf- • ••• y 3:00 p.m.—Worship service hearsal Candle.s and carols. Featuring “A 7:30 p.m.—MYF Thursday 3:45 p.m.—Children's choir Child Is Uurn, ” culminating in the WSCS meets second Wednesdaor of rehearsal 1 spreading of the light each month at the church Fulton Area 2nd Tuesday each month —Official Sunday, Dec. 27 board meeting College recognition Sunday MAPLE RAPIDS METHODIST CHURCH rULTON FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2nd Wednesday each month —Wom­ 9:45 a m.—Church School mile cast of Perrlnton on M-07, en ’s Fellowship meeting 11:00 am.—Worship service. Ser* Rev, Calvin W. Carey, Pastor ■A mile south mon: "The Return of the Shepherds'* 9.00 a.m.—Sunday School Rev. Fred Wii^. Pastor 10.00 a.m.—Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.—Sunday ^hool Victor Township CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship GROVE BIBLE CHURCH V 515 North Lansing Street 7:00 p.m.—Youth Service Rev. Robert Prange. Pastor Rev. Erwin A. Self, Minister DeWitt Area 7:45 p.m.—Evening Service Price and SheDardsville roads 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 7:45 p.m.—Thursday. Prayer and 10:00 a.m.—Sunday school. Classes 11:00 a m.—Morning Worship DeWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH praise service for all ages 6:15 p.m.—Young People’s Service (Inter-denominational) 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 7:00 p.m.—Evening Worship Rev. Daniel Kelln. Pastor 6:30 p.m.—Young People Thursday. 7:30 p.m.—Prayer meet- EVANGELICAL UNITED 9:45—Sunday School "Teaching God. BRETHREN CHURCHES 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service mg _____ Christ, and the Church.’* Mrs Ardla County Line — Fulton 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, prayer meet- Sibley. Supt. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Ralph Conlne ‘"la 11:00 a.m.—Divine Worship County Line ^adies Missionary circle meets 4th Peter F. Nieuwkoop, Pastor Thursday 512 S. Whittemore St. (South US-27) 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School DeWITT METHODIST CHURCH 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Couples Club meets 4th Saturday in 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School. William monte Dodway Supt. North Brldve Street 7:30 p.m.—Thursday, Youth Fellow­ Ernest Combellack. Pastor ship 11:00 a.m.—The Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.—Church School Service 7:30 p.m.—Thursday, prayer meet­ 'S'*, < 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship, Nurs- ing Shapardsville Area 11:00 a m.—Junior Church rrv c^re for nre-«choo.l children 7.30 p.m.—The Evening Worship THE CHURCH FOR ALU Set vice B:30 p.m.—Youth Service SALEM EUB CHURCH SHEPARDSVILLE There’s magic in these sands of time, and as a child you were bewitched with end ­ Nursery for babies; playroom for EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School METHODIST CHURCH less fascination as you watched the grains sift from one glass sphere into another. ALU FOR THE CHURCH toddlers during Sunday ^hool, morn ­ Corner Clark and Schavey Roads 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Rev. Garth D. Smite, PastcM* ing and evening worship services Rev. John P. Keith, Pastor Thursday, 7:30 a.m.—Prayer Serv ­ 9:45 a.m.—Morning Worship ice; b^s^ and girls’ fellowship and 10:55 a.m.—Church school with a 'I’he C'hurch is the grealcst factor 6 15 p.m.—Junior Youth Fellowship. 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School, adults on earth for the building of charac­ Mr and Mrs Harold Phillips Directors and children Youth F^ellowship. class for everyone But as you grow older, the hourglass begins to have a different significance. Now 6:15 p.m.—Senior Youth Fellowship 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service 4:30 p.m.—Wednesday. Junior choir you see the grains of sand as jiassing time—almost as if it were being snatched away ter and good citizenship. It is a store­ 7:30 p.m.—Midweek Prayer Hour Newcomers and old friends are al­ ST. martin DePORRE MISSION practice; 7:00 p.m.—Senior choir prac­ house of spiritual values. Without a (Wednesdays) ways welcome Middleton, Mich. tice; 8:00 p.m.—Midweek services from you. And there is a kind of desperation w atehing it go. The First Monday —Monthly Dea­ Father Charles L. Ganley, Pastor strong (’hurch, neith€?r democracy cons Meeting ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Mass—9:15 a.m. nor civilization can survive. There The First Tuesday —Ladies* Mis­ Corner US-27 and Webb Road No WetvWkday mass Wacousta Area are four sound reasons why every sionary Society Rev Hugh E. Banninga, Vicar WACOUSTA METHODIST CHURCH Why? Because never again can we recapture these minutes, liours, days! IMTSon should attend services regu­ "Standing uncompromisingly for the Rectory 224-2600 Office 224-2885 Euraka Arao Rev Thomas Peters, Pastor larly and supixirt the C’hurch. They Faith once delivered'* 1st Sunday of month —9:00 a.m. lOlOO a.m.—Morning Worship Holy Communion and sermon. Sprocket for just $1.95 ... [S:]' Lavern Lerg 45 977 36 89 harvest your entire crop when It grazing have to be considered amounted to 13 cents. The re­ owned and 57 were rented. with the purchase of any wii reaches the peak of nutritional when evaluating this type of feed ­ new McCulloch Super-Mac Raymond Thornton 73 964 36 99 Nearly one-fourth to one-third Nobis Bros. 70 1018 35 81 value. And, of course, you ’ll ing. Chain. Hurry! of the agricultural land In Mich­ have less fencing to maintain. Offer expires January 31,1965. Zeeb Bros. & Bob 97 967 35 83 igan has already been drained, Leo Hanson 48 903 35 87 >¥ * COME IN FOR FUU DETAILS. says Carl W. Hall, Michigan A. W. Cobb & Son 37 876 35 75 IN THE “Grassland News* re­ State University department of Frank Prochazka 28 969 34 88 port, Fryman says a survey of Report 50% PHILLIPS agricultural engineering. But Frank Rivest 23 912 34 87 dairymen with three years of ex­ NOTICE IMPLEMENT CO. he estimates that considerable Ray Mayers 34 908 33 83 perience in stored feeding turn ­ Otis VanOstran 51 837 33 80 teens have more drainage will be needed ed up the following Information: Our Elevators Will Be 313 N. Lansing Phone 224-2777 in the future to make adaptable Clarence Neller 17 851 30 82 — (Q farming. loo addition to a feeding and loaf- Dunkel Sros. 31 813 II M ‘"S'area, you-ll want at least bad diet F. Livingston 37 515 28 S concrete lot Six out of 10 teenage girls have Arnold Phinney 33 752 27 79 dairymen poor diets. Four out of 10 boys CLOSED Norman Feldkamp 39 779 26 92 also had a small drylot have deficient diets. Edward Bottum 31 720 26 84 s®"'® shade trees. They con- Stanley Thelen 18 607 26 76 ®*dered this essential. Over 50 per cent of the Amerl- * * ^ . oTT1 j j ^"d girls taking an in- With this month's DHIA report, a new feature has been SILO unloader and equipment ternatlonal physical fitness test ALL DAY added. The high records on a 305-day mature equivalent basis ...... funked it, compared to only 15 that were completed during the last month will be listed. ' per cent of the European boys Owner Breed Milk B’Fat AGRICULTURE * renrve SmHhHolstein 21,534 790 #1 I- THE 4-H CLUB foods-nutrition SATURDAY, JAN. 2 Don Lewis Hofstei^ 18 581 695 Ta/*TIOlJ Program Is designed to combat Laurence Becker HolsLin 16 527 III ••vfllUN ...... poor diets. It teaches teenagers Green Meadows Farm Holstein 17 822 675 b* M I Wn.ii the choice of food they eat Wesley Erickson Holstein 15 110 669 ___ ^ -L-WoeU Plays a big part in controlling how George Smith Guernsey nigo? 664 they look feel and react. FARMERS CO-OP ELAVATOR Rostan Mehney Holstein 18,800 659 ...... FOWLER Francis Motz Holstein 15 698 65s , -. . . . Aided by county Extension ** Laurence Becker Holstein lais?? 65> Automobile Insurance rates and local club are going up tn Michigan, and planners se- for all your money needs! r *1 • ♦ ‘J those Who complain are remind- lect menus on the basis of nutri- MATHEWS ELAVATOR TrTfrlnn; tional needs backed up by sd- It’s the “extras” in credit service tamilyJ assistance aids ly linked to accident trends, facts. FOWLER that count . . . the all-important These trends have been on a ,' , financial planning and credit Starting young farmers counseling that are provided by your " . . . sponsor of the program, again Production Credit Association. It takes a lot of money to ducted by agricultural economist -ates onlv reflect these sorrowful ^ PCA’s only business is offering start farming these days. That’s J. R. Brake, Michigan State Uni- ^ college scholarships to national TEXTRON METALS farmers a single source of sound probably why most Michigan versity, and M. E. Wlrth, USDA ’ winners in the project during the credit for the entire farm operation. farmers start building their fi- economist working out of MSU, Rural„ , people are jirectlvdirectly In-In ­ ^lub Congress In Visit your PCA, soon! nances at a very early age. showed that the second major volved for, where In the past Chicago Nov. 29 through Dec. 3. ALUMINUM WINDOWS source of funds for getting start­ rural areas were considered to State winners will receive ex­ A recent study of 110 Michigan ed came from nonfarm jobs. be those of ‘least exposure,* PRODUCTION CREDIT farmers showed that 57 per cent Thirty-eight per cent of the op­ pense paid trips to Congress. BETTER BECAUSE: modern traffic records now show County winners receive gold fill­ started acquiring capital while erators surveyed used these jobs that accidents on rural roads and • Sealed Gloss ASSOCIATION as a source of capital. ed medals. working on the family farm. Part crossings have been rhslng faster Window Insulation efficien ­ of this equity came from wages than at any other point In our state cy is created by the remark­ 108 Brush St. St. Johns and part from building a herd of “After becoming established 4-H’ers who enroll in the pro­ road system. gram are urged to start with able built-in double glazing 11 livestock or accumulating some on a farm, almost half of the ♦ ★ or sealed glass. Heat loss Is themselves to develop good nu ­ Phone 224-3662 machinery throughout the years. surveyed farmers received help FARM leaders have examined substantially reduced. * » from the family in the form of tritional habits. the problem and have approved a ♦ ♦ THE STUDY, which was con- credit, gifts or inheritances," vigorous program to help reverse • Insuloted Frame ANOTHER PHASE of the proj­ report Brake and Wlrth. “Often this disquieting trend. Meeting on Unique two-piece dc.slgn of ect is to promote community this credit was obtained under the campus of Michigan State Uni ­ the frame breaks thermal very favorable terms. awareness of good nutrition conductivity creating true ♦ • versity, voting delegates to the through window disjdays, posters insulation. Condensation and annual meeting of the Michigan and by speeches given over radio, frosting on the Inside is •UNDOUBTEDLY, without this Farm Bureau asked farm people family help, many of these farm­ television and to “live ” audiences eliminated. to recognize their own responsi ­ as well. ers would not have become as bility in solving their portion of well established as they have the highway safety problem. been. Many others wouldn ’t have Builders can reduce costs in residential building by applying • Cleon from been able to start farming at •Unless this is done voluntar ­ all,” time study methods, according Inside ily, farm people will be subjected to the Michigan State University to laws of a more drastic charac­ forest products department. The Brake and Wlrth found that ter than may be necessary to cor­ • Screens about 35 per cent of the farmers department says there is no fac­ rect the situation, ” they said. tual basis for the contention that Optional ' surveyed received an average of ♦ » Industrial engineering principles / nearly $5,300 in family assist­ AMONG safety measures rec­ PER TON ance while getting established. and techniques are not applicable ommended were such things as to house construction. / They point out that this family full use of the red, triangular re- assistance Is likely to continue, flectorlzed metal warning flags I especially since farmers start­ for all slow-moving farm ve ­ ing today need a larger capital hicles, the clearing of brush from This is What You Save base than ever before. intersections where It might *■ 5 block a driver ’s vision, and the /I When You Buy Your avoiding of tall crops such as HAPPY NEW YEAR/ Family farm transfers are HAPPY GREETING/ ^ nearly twice as prevalent in the corn, planted at Intersections. AK WM', Thumb area as in south Central USE OUR FUELOIL/ Michigan, says USDA agricul­ The full use of safety belts was HAPPY HEATING. SPRING FERTILIZER tural economists working out of asked, as was extra caution In Michigan State University. Near­ the highway operation of tractors ly a third of the land sales and and farm implements. rentals In the Thumb were made * • NEEDS NOW between relatives during the last THE FARM leaders placed four years, they claim. some of the responsibility for rising accident and traffic viola ­ With Our ^^Early Season Discounts ” tions of teenage drivers at the Research at Iowa State Univer ­ • Fully Weatherstripped door of automobile manufactur ­ sity shows concrete feeding ers whose present promotions floors and an overhead shelter * Sashlock • Rigid stress horsepower, blazing Here's the best kind of savings there is . . . SAVINGS in for spring and summer feeding starts and speed capacity. hard, cold CASH. So come in or coll today! For all your ferti­ can save an average of $3.78 per '^1 ;• Simple fo Regulate • Screen Cloth steer over a two-year period. lizer needs, see Above all, they recognized that St. Johns O il the real problem Is one of •atti­ /\ CO. For New Homes or Remodeling Projects Farmers use 85 per cent of tude* and that a careless attitude the hay they produce. Normally, is at once reflected in higher In ­ the US produces 117 million tons surance rates, in hospital bills KARBER BLOCK R TILE CO. Zeeb Fertilizers 224-4879 of hay a year, but only 15 per cent and shockingly gruesome deaths 917 S. Church ST. JOHNS Phone 224-4UI 2$R TV. Railroad 8t. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-1234 of this enters commerce. on the highway. rhursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St, Johns, Michigan Page 7g

St. Johns MSU MSU’s Farmers’ Week Reedy Mix sociology class began 50 years ago to start Jon. 5 Concrete A credit course In sociology Qualify Service BY BETTY KETCHAM PARENTS AND teenagers will be offered In the St. Johns —each thinking the other’s are area this winter by the Contin ­ Expert cement finishing It’s the SOth anniversary of hard to live with—will want to uing Education Service of Mich­ and digging service, if de ­ Farmers’ Week at Michigan State hear a discussion centered igan State University. Classes sired. See us about that around parent-teen relationships University, Feb. 1 to 15. And in will meet at St. Johns High School. poured wall or complete Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, recognition of that golden year, basement. MSU is going out of its way to Feb. 2 and 4. The program fea­ “Rural Sociology,” SOC 437, make all homemakers feel wel- tures Thelma Hansen, VeraBor- will meet on Tuesdays, beginning I i come by providing a variety of osage, Carol Shaffer and Eugene Jan. 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. Dr BEHLEN BUILDINGS special programs for them. Peisner, all of the MSU home Allan Beegle ol the MSU Depart­ AND FARM PRODUCTS management and child develop ­ ment of Sociology will be the in ­ Closed circuit television, ment department. structor. The course carries coupled with live presentations, three term hours of graduate or Fedewa ’s Ready Mix will bring two events closer to The Farmers’ Week program undergraduate credit. Phone Westphalia 587-4231 large audiences on Wednesday, features many other events and Feb. 3. One is “Of Meat and exhibits of interest to home­ Registration and enrollment Might,” with Monte Flett of the makers. Contact your county ex­ will be completed during the first National Livestock and Meat tension office. Courthouse, St. class meeting. Additional infor ­ Board repeating a program that Johns, Michigan for further in ­ mation can be obtained by con ­ drew an audience of nearly 3,000 formation. tacting Earl Lancaster, Superin ­ during Detroit’s Food Informa- tendent, St. Johns PubllcSchools, ^ tlon Week last April. All events are free. Farmers’ or Elmer S. Anttonen, Regional Week is sponsored each year by Director, Continuing Education IIMBC The program also featured the MSU Cooperative Extension Service, MSU, East Lansing. Gale Mikles, assistant director Service. of athletics at MSU, In a pre­ Designate Centennial Farm in DeWitt Township sentation on physical fitness. •Fashions, Fabrics and You” will be discussed by Helen The Michigan Historical Commission has designated this farm, owned by Dean A. Ashley water For Best Conception . . . Wright, special field represen ­ The other program using tele­ and Bertha E. Crane of R-4, 15960 S. DeWitt Road, Lansing, as a centennial farm. It has WAIT 60 DAYS vision is “Mother Hubbard ’s Cup­ tative, from the Simplicity Pat­ AFTER CALVING TO board 1965: Grandma Never Had tern Company. Miss Wright will been in the family since 1860 when it was purchased by the great-great grandfather of the bond sale OK'd BREED YOUR COWS highlight the latest in fabrics, It so Good, ” with Theodore F. present owner from Daniel L. Case, auditor general of the State of Michigan, The farm ASHLEY— The Michigan Mu­ Call your M .A B C Tech­ Irmlter of MSU’s Department of fashion and color and give you nicipal Finance Commission has nician for best breediiig Foods and Nutrition. New foods tips on how to fit these ideas into is located at the corner of DeWitt and State Roads in southern DeWitt Township. approved the sale of $6,000 In sires 1 and foods research are the topics. your life. general obligation bonds to im­ prove the Ashley water system. The closed circuit TV will en ­ Homemakers will model hats Foreign folks able the audience to see, at close when Ernestine talks about Hats Migrant labor management, TTie money will be used to pur­ MARVIN MlI.LliK; for Milady. This program will Fowler range, what is happening on stage. chase and Install 2,300 feet of 582-8291 or 582-2150 be held in the new International six-inch water main to the Sadler ■>ter. visit Clinton PR job big farmer problems subdivision on the village’s east RICll.VRl) SUVKRKIO^ Set soil conservation side. It’s a housing development Elsie 863-5179 farm homes that has blossomed in anticipation St. Johns 224-4586 annual meeting Michigan farmers hiring sea­ AVERAGE labor expenses on management should result In of the opening of the Ashley Corp. sonal migrant laborers have a Michigan farms vary from 12 per more productive labor and make Fifteen Clinton County families steel fabricating plant. <;eor (;e ii4zi.E: The annual meeting of the Clin ­ responsibility to further step up cent on livestock farms to more It possible to pay more competi­ were hosts over the weekend to neUilt 669-2431 ton CountySollConservatlonDls- than 40 per cent of total costs on tive wages,” add Sturt. Ovid 834-2335 efforts for promoting a better foreign college students attend ­ Steelwork for the factory Is up l.p.inesburR 651-5430 * ♦ trlct will be held Feb. 6 at Smith understanding of the problems fruit and vegetable farms. Some ing an ‘Adventures In World Un ­ and the roof Is being Installed. St. Johns 224-7065 Hall, starting with a noon dinner. with groups outside agriculture, 16 per cent of Michigan’s annual FARMERS throughout the Unit ­ derstanding* program at Mich­ A Feb. 1 opening date is being Two new directors will be elect­ says a Michigan State University agricultural labor needs are sup­ ed States must seek new sources igan State University. aimed for. The plant will even ­ ed. FFA exhibits will be on dis ­ It Pays to Breed with Cl agricultural economist. plied by seasonal laborers. of labor In the face of an expect­ tually employ 200 or more per­ play. ed 1965 cut-off In the supply of The students arrived by bus at sons. To all our old friends While farmers and the public Sturt points out that 98,000 Public Law 78 foreign labor. Sturt the courthouse Saturday after­ Winter Injury and drying of seasonal labor e r s worked In and the ones we hope sometimes have different Ideas pointed out there are Indications noon, and after a reception In the The man who seizes opportuni ­ young trees can be prevented by as to their particular responsi ­ Michigan during the peak of the this search was underway in 1964 to moke in the New extension office spent the rest of ty will get the cold shoulder If ha M.A.B.C wrapping their trunks to a height bilities, the public’s concern for 1964 harvest season. Foreign as fewer foreign workers were the weekend on the farms. lacks ability. Year, our best wishes for of three or four feet above the migrant workers Is real, notes laborers composed 13 per cent hired to harvest Michigan crops. * * health and prosperity! ground. Michigan State Universi ­ Daniel Sturt, MSU agricultural of this total with local workers, THE STUDENTS and their host ty extension horticulturists rec­ economist. laborers from other states and “But unless there are addition ­ families were: WOHLFERT WELDING SHOP ommend using a commercial tree Michigan citizens who move al sources of labor forthcoming, wrap, starting at the tree’s base FOWLER around the state with the harvest the demand for domestic seasonal Miss Ingrid Majer-Kalbec of and working up. MAJOR PUBLIC concerns cen ­ composing the domestic work labor throughout the United States Austria with Dorrell Witt and »»«« ter around living conditions, force. will tighten considerably, ” he family of R-4, St. Johns; Bahram rates of pay and insurance cov ­ * * adds. Tadayyon of Bahrlan with the erage for migrant workers, says THE AGRICULTURAL econo­ • * Stanley Whitlocks, R-3,St. Johns; Greetings Sturt. Although farmers have im­ mist pointed out that farmers STURT, a member of the Gov ­ Alex Egloff of Switzerland with proved the living and working taking the time and effort to ef­ ernor ’s Commission on Migrant the Ray Hamers of R-6, St. Johns; We're taking time out to conditions of migrant laborers in fectively manage seasonal work­ Labor, says county migrant labor Checkerboard News Nadlm F. Haddad of Jordan with welcome the New Year recent years, the public appears ers found it paid off. Good labor councils will be organized In the Lavern Slim family of R-4, from management includes fitting areas where migrant workers are and to wish you a happy, anxious for still more progress. St. Johns. workers to particular Jobs, employed. These councils, sup­ healthy and prosperous Sizeable seasonal labor forces creating a living and working en ­ ported by county boards of super­ Miss Sylvia Oblora of Nigeria year, filled with mony joys! will be needed by Michigan farm­ vironment where labor will be visors and the Cooperative Ex­ with the William Blergans, R-1, ers in the years ahead regardless most productive, supervision and tension Service, will be charged Eagle; Masood Akhtar of Pakis­ of reductions in labor require­ taking an interest In the workers. with organizing, implementing tan with the Edwin Bowens of Mathews Elevator MR and MRS SYLVESTER PENNEY ments brought about by mecha­ and stimulating local action pro­ R-5, St. Johns; Errol W. Berk­ Owners and Operators of nization. Although a few fruit and •Upgrading the farm labor grams to improve the migrant eley of Granada with the Robert FOWLER Phone 582*2551 vegetable growers have tested force and doing a better Job of labor situation. Klssane family of R-3, St. Johns. methods of substituting machines * * PENNEY'S Paint & Supply for manpower, no sizeable mech­ ASHOK KELA of India at the 1103 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS anization breakthroughs are ex­ Fertilizer balance Stan Baird farm of 2273 E. Howe pected in the near future. Road, DeWitt; Mohammed K. Ahung of Afghanistan with the Ovid Roller Mills Norman Feldkamps on R-3, St. gets best results Johns; Ebrahim A. S. Al-Be- OVID Phone TE 4-5111 Dumping large amounts of ni ­ 70 pounds of phosphorus (no po- salrl of Kuwait with the Kenneth trogen fertilizer on corn fields tasium applied) per acre, about Thayer family, R-1, St. Johns. Is probably not the best way to 70 per cent of the plants lodged. Feeder Cattle Increase yields. In fact such ap­ This compares to about 2 per Miss Esta Bezhura of Uganda plications on some fields may cent lodging in check plots that with the Burton Tabors, R-1, cause more harm than good, ac­ received no fertilizer applica­ Elsie; Miss Fumi Majlma of are available through the Marketing Service provided cording to research reported at tion. Yields In both plots were Japan at the Richard Newman the annual meeting of the Amer­ about the same. home, R-2, DeWitt; Antonio Lee by the Wolverine Stockyards, your Certified Livestock ican Society of Agronomy. * ♦ Go of the Philippines with Mr and CROP SCIENTISTS have known Mrs John Blauwiekel, R-2, Fow­ Market. William Llebhardt, University for some time that fertlltty im­ ler; Gopal Karkal of India at the of Wisconsin soils research as­ balance would increase the likeli­ Leonard Puetz home, 109 S. Scott sistant, told crop scientists that hood of lodging, but they weren ’t Road, St. Johns; and Miss Lllah Waljl of Tanganyika with the & FREE MARKETING COUNSEL fertilizer applications which se­ certain which mechanism operat­ verely upset the normal balance ed to produce the lodging. Lieb- Maurice Coves of R-2, St.Johns. between basic plant food elements hardt ’s research also sought an ­ * * We are glad to advise with you on your livestock —nitrogen, phosphorus, and po­ swers to this question. THE FOREIGN students, at­ tassium — led to extreme lodg­ tending colleges all over the Unit ­ marketing problems. Just phone St. Johns 224- ing In field corn and harvesting ed States, stayed In the rural Measurements taken through­ losses. homes as part of a 12-day pro­ 3211 — a representative will visit your farm with­ * * out the summer of corn grown In gram at MSU. They were winners potassium deficient soils showed LIEBHARDT WAS reporting on of scholarships for the annual out obligation to you. that rather dramatic changes take program. research carried out by himself place in the plant ’s structure and John Murdock, University of about the time ears are setting. Wisconsin soils researcher. During their stay at MSU and •One noticeable change Is a break­ Their research dealt primarily In the area, they heard talks and MARKET EVERY DAY AT ST. JOHNS down of the stalk’s parenchyma with the structural changes In made visited on topics of In­ cells. Potassium Imbalance also corn plants and lodging that re­ dustry, communications, union caught underdevelopment of both sults when corn Is grown on po­ organization, the role of farm mm No Commission Charge brace root andfeed root systems. tassium deficient soils. economy and others. They spent M Any one of these changes would Christmas Eve and Christmas increase the possibility of lodg­ Day In homes in Lansing before FOR LOTS OF MILK Llebhardt cited field plot ex­ ing, Llebhardt said. coming to St. Johns Saturday. * * Lively Competitive Bidding at Three Auctions in periments where fertilizer ap­ * * STALK AND root breakdown AT LOW COST... the Clinton Area: plications and existing soli fertil­ SUNDAY afternoon the host ity were varied systematically. occurred rapidly two to three families drove the students back let us mix your milking ration! He campared yield and lodging weeks before harvesting, and to Kellogg Center at MSU. The progressed very rapidly after the • Wednesdays at Carson City • Thursdays at Lake Odessa measurements In plots receiving Students provided a form of en ­ Wherever grain is grown and cows are milked, thousands no fertilizer with plots that were plant stopped growing in the fall. tertainment typical of their coun­ Secondary causes of lodging are of farmers dejiend on Purina Che<'k-R-Mix rations to • Fridays at St. Johns fertilized with 160 pounds per try at a sponsor ’s dinner held keep their cost of production low. We believe you ’ll acre of nitrogen only. Lodging in plant diseases and Insects which Sunday evening. further damage weakened stalks find you can ’t beat a ration made with your own grain plots not fertilizer with nitrogen and Purina Cow Chow Concentrate. was about 2 per cent, while those and roots. Plastic tops for bunker silos plots fertilized with nitrogen had pay for themselves In a hurry. Try us and see. Watch production. See how it goes lodging in about 35 per cent of the Unprotected silage losses can up—because our rations are mixed for results—accord ­ stalks. How can farmers reduce the amount to a third of total feed ing to directions from the Purina Research Farm. possibilities of lodging? Lleb­ value. hardt suggested they have their Try our service, too. Bring in your grain, and we’ll Wolverine THE NITROGEN, as such, did soil tested periodically, and ap­ quickly grind and mix it. If you ’re busy, we’ll pick not cause the Increased lodging, ply only balanced fertilizers that Charles K. Spillman, Michigan up your grain and deliver the Check-R-Mixed ration. Llebhardt said. What did cause will bring all of the plant nu ­ State University agricultural en ­ Or we’ll work with you on a grain exchange program. the lodging was the Imbalance be­ trients up together. gineer, recommends a minimum CERTIFIED Stockyards Co. tween the nitrogen application and ♦ * of 150 cubic feet per animal when Call us or bring in your grain. Prove to yourself . . . the amounts of phosphorus and CORN VARIETIES also vary building lagoons for disposal of Purina Check-R-Mix feeding can cost you less. St. Jobns —Lapeer—Clare—Lake Odessa —Carson City potassium already present In the considerably in their ability to hog manure. For 100 animals this LOW COST PRODUCTION... ^ Kalamasoo soil. resist lodging. Select those va ­ could mean building a lagoon 50 ths rsason why more farmers feed PURINA Bonded for Your Protection rieties that are resistant to lodg­ feet by 60 feet and at least 5 feet When test plots were fertilized ing, and control Insect pests that deep, at a cost of about $400, he ^Reflttered trademsrtei —ffaitton Purfne Co. with 160 pounds of nitrogen and tend to weaken stalks and roots. says. Poge SB CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964 Legal News, Business and Professional Announcements Court on January 28. 1965. at 10:30 ORDER TO ANSWER NOTICE OP FORECLOSURE A M. to show cause why a license Marriage Licenses Life With The Rimples By Les Carroll should not be granted to Leon W. STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate Default having been made in the Hayes. Administrator of said estate, Court for the County of Clinton. terms and condltiona of a certain Ronald Hilary Smith, 21, Port­ you SHOULD sc A4HMWD OP 1 PR9VCP IT HOW tHD you THEN T VtSty CMlEFULJLy to sell or mortgage the interest of SANDRA LEE PRICE mortgage made by Billy M. Goad land, and Sharon Ann Waleke,22, youRsevjF. TOM\ ! W/f<9mJLOr KNOW VsWOVIEItE tfCRUMCD 'em ANSWCftA said estate in certain real estate de ­ Plaintiff, and Mrbara J. Gtoad. husband and BCrOW HAMN6 UP scribed in his petition, for the purpose vs. wife, of the Townsb ’ip of Olive. (Hin ­ NOT ONE. PERSON ~ RCPRESCNTATiyE RSPRCSCHTPCnVK i THEPA ton County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Roseville. .■mt poll :. of paying the coats of administration PAUL RICHARD PRICE IN THIS VAIOLE >w, you ooHT CfTlZENS; , oTizENs? j>T MjOt or and for the purposes of distribution; Defendant. Conway Mortgage Company, a Penn ­ Giovanni Brlgantl, 31, St. WIDE WORLD EVEN KNOW OUESTiOHS and that there be a determination sylvania Corporation of Philadelphia. On December 3. 1964, an action was Pennsylvania. Mortgagee, dated the Johns, and Mary Ellen Winter- UKE6 you: EVERyBOoy by the Court of the legal heirs-at- filed by Sandra Lee Price. Plaintiff, INHTHE. THE. r- law of the said deceased person; 16th day of July. IWB. and recorded against Paul Richard Price. Defend ­ in the office of the Re^ster of Deeds, mute, 34, Haslett. VvORLO,ORLO,' L It is Ordered, That notice thereof ant, in this Court to obtain an abso­ be given by publication of a copy for the County of Clinton and State Leo Alan Rowell, 22,St. Johns, lute Judgment of divorce. of Michigan on the 2(>th day of July. hereof for three weeks consecutively It is hereby ordered that the De­ and Doris Anne Steffen, 19, SU previous to said day of hearing. In 1962 in liber 234 of Mortgages, on fendant. Paul Richard Price, shall page 722, which said mortgage U t Johns. the Clinton County News, and that answer or take such other action as claimed to be due. at the date of ' Walter Hastings, 24, Mason, the petitioner cause a copy of this may be permitted by law on or be­ this notice, for principal and Interest, notice to be served upon each known fore March 1. 1965. Failure to com­ the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND and Shirley Metzger, 21, DeWltt. party in interest at his last known ply with this order will result in a THREE HXWDRED NINETY - NINE address by registered or certified Judgment by default against such De­ and 52/100 Dollars ($12,399.52) with Edward S. Baldwin, 29, De­ mail, return receipt demanded, at fendant for the relief demanded in interest to date. Wltt, and Martha M. Schafer, last fourteen (14) days prior to such the complaint filed in this Court. And no suit or proceedings at law hearing, or by personal service at or in equity having been Instituted to 22, Fowler. least five (Si days prior to such LEO W. CDRKTN, hearing. Circuit Judge. recover the debt secured by said Date of Order: Dec. 4, 1964. mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Divorces Started TIMOTHY M GREEN, .Stuart J. Dunnings. Jr. therefore, by vlrture of the power Judge of Probate. Plaintiff ’s Attorney of sale contained in said mortgage, A true copy : Business Address and pursuant to the statute of the Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. State of Michigan In such case made Alice M. Padget vs. Robert B. ed for the examination and adjust ­ News, a newspaper printed and circu­ 530 South Pine Street Arnold M, and Dorothea M. estate described in hit petition, for Deming & Deming Lansing, Michigan and provided, notice is hereby given Padget. the purpose of payment of administra ­ ment of all claims and demands lated In said county. By Hudson E. Deming that on Wednesday, the 10th day of Schafer, Ronald M. and Margaret tive expenses and continuing nursing against said deceased. TIMOTHY M. GREEN. Attorney for Fiduciary 34-4 February, 1965, at 9:30 a.m. o’clock. R. Schafer, and Delbert E. and home expenses forward: It is Further Ordered. That public Judge of Probate. Business Address: Eastern Standard Time, said mort­ New Business Firms It is Ordered, that notice thereof notice thereof be given by publica­ A true copy: Grand Ledge, Michigan gage will be foreclosed by a sale at tion of a copy of this order once Agnes C. Schafer to Roger S.and be given by publication of a copy Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. 36-3 Find Account Fedewa —Jan. 20 public auction to the highest bidder St. Johns Oil Co., 501 East hereof for three weeks consecutively each week for three successive weeks Walker 6c Moore at the main entrance of the County Mary L. Carls, property In Leb­ previous to said day of hearing. In STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate Building in the City of St. Johns. > ' previous to said day of hearing, in Attorneys at Law tVood^an. ?U Steel Street, St. Johns. anon twp. the Clinton County News, and that the Clinton County News, a news ­ By: Jack Walker Fin? I Account Court for the County of Clinton. Clinton County. Michigan (that being the petitioner cause a copy of this paper printed and circulated in said Clinton National Bank Bldg. STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate In the Matter of the Estate of the building where the Circuit Court Roy F. and Pauline Ahr Briggs notice to be served upon each known County. St. Johns, Michigan Court for the County of Clinton. DORA FEDEW A, Deceased for the County of (Hinton is held), New Suits Started party in Interest at his last known TIMOTHY M. GREEN. 35-3 In the Matter of the Estate of of the premises described in said and Lawrence and Mary Burns to At a session of said Court, held on mortgage, or so much thereof as may PAL L WAKEFIELD address by registered, certified, or Judge of Probate. IS.AAC P. WOOD. Deceased December 14. 1964. Roy Speidel and Jack Gee (Trl- ordinary mall (with proof of mail­ Clinton County. Michigan Heirs Robbins —Jan. 21 be necessary to pay the amount due, County Clerk At a session said Court, held on Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with County Excavators), property In ing). or by personal service, at least A true copy : Judge of Probate. fourteen (14) days prior to such Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate, STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate December 15. 1964. interest thereon at six percent (6%) St. Johns. hearing. l^wis A White (3ourt for the County of Clinton . Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green, Notice is Hereby Given, That the per annum and all legal costs, charges Thomasma's Inc. vs. Robert In the Matter of the Estate of petition of Rotjert Fedewa, Sr. and and expenses, inclucling the attorney TIMOTHY M. GREEN, Attorneys for said Estate Judge of Probate. H. Wood. Vestaburg Silo Co. to Pauline Business Address: LEORA G. ROBBINS, Deceased Notice is Hereby Given. That the Anna Grost, the co-administrators of fees allowed by law. and also any Judge of Probate. petition of Kathleen C. Molloy, the said estate, praying that their final sums which may be paid by the un ­ Ahr Briggs, property in Bingham A true copy: 100 North Clinton Avenue At a session of said Court, held St. Johns. Michigan Administratrix de bonis non of said account be allowed and the residue dersigned, necessary to protect its twp. Helena M. Burk. Reflster of Probate. on December 21, 1964. of said estate assigned to the per­ interest in the premises, which said Probate Court 35-3 Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green. estate, praying that her final account Howard Robert and Beverly F. M. Lewis be allowed and the residue of said sons entitled thereto, and for de ­ premises are described as follows: HON. TIMOTHY M. GREEN Attorney for Said Estate Judge of Probate. estate assigned to the persons en ­ termination of heirs, will be heard All that certain piece or parcel of Ann White to Sam S. Bofysll, Business Address: Claims Gillett—Mar. 3 Notice Is Hereby Given. That the at the Probate Court on January 20. land situate in the Township of Olive, Judge of Probate 100 North Clinton Avenue petition of Elmoln Miller praying titled thereto, will he heard at the STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate Probate Court on Wednesday, Jan ­ 19G5. .at 9:30 A.M.; in the County of Clinton, and State property In DeWltt twp. St. Johns, Michigan that the instrument filed in said It IS Grdered, that notice thereof of Michigan and described as follows: HELENA M. BURK 35-3 Court for the County of Clinton. uary 20. 1965. at 9:30 AM.: Sam S. Bofysll to Gregory E. In the Matter of the Estate of Court be admitted to probate as the It is Ordered, that notice thereof Ih ? given by publication of a copy to-wit: Register of Probate Last Will and Testament of said de ­ hereof for three weeks consecutively BELLE GILLETT, Deceased ceased. that administration of said tie given bv publication of a ’ copy Beginning at the Northwest cor­ and Florence T. Thelen, property Sale Bacon —Feb. 19 hereof for three weeks consecutively previous to said day of hearing, in ner of the Southwest */4 of Sec­ At a session of said Court, held estate be granted to Elmoln Miller WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6. In DeWltt twp. STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate previous to said day of hearing, in the Clinton County News, and that tion 34, T6N. R2W. Michigan; on the 17th day of December. A.D. and Bernece Kennedy or some other the Clinton County New’.s, and that the petitioner cause a copy of this thence East 12 rods; South 12 (ilourt for the County of Clinton. 1964. suitable person, and that the heirs Lyle T. and Elsa Barks and In the Matter of the Estate of the petitioner cause a copy of ihis notice to be served upon each known rods; West 12 rods; North 12 Sarah Paine, final account. Edna Harrison to Edward and Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green, of said deceased be determined, will notice to be .served upon eacn known party in interest at his last known rods to the place of beginning, Fonda Underhill, final account. ERNEST L. BACON, Deceased Judge of Probate. be heard at the Probate Court on party in interest at his last known address by registered, certified, or except part deeded for US-27. Mary Hald, property In Bath twp. At a session of said Court, held It appearing to the Court that the Thursday, January 21. 1964, at 9:30 address by registered, certified, or ordinary mail (with proof of mail- Subject to the rights of the pub­ Albert Yanz, probate of will and on December 21. 1964. time for presentation of claims against A.M. ordinary mail (with proof of mail­ in), or by personal service, at least lic and of any governmental unit Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green, said estate should be limited, and It Is Ordered, that notice thereof ing). or by personal service, .it least fourteen (14) days prior to such in any part thereof taken, used determination of heirs. County Building Judge of Probate. that a time and place be appointed be given by publication of a copy fourteen (14) days prior to such hearing. or deeded for street, road or Floyd Glllis, final account. Notice is Hereby Given, That all to receive, examine and adjust all hereof for three weeks consecutively hearing. TIMOTHY M. GREEN. highway purposes. Permits persons Interested in said estate are claims and demands against said de ­ previous to said day of hearing, in Judge of Probate. Lydia Kebler, MI final account. ceased by and before said Court: the Clinton County News, and that TIMOTHY M GREEN. Dated at Lansing, Michigan October directed to appear before said Pro­ Judge of Probate. A true copy: 28, 1964 Dec. 17: Edward J. Smith, bate Court on Friday, February 19. It is Ordered. That all of the credi ­ the petitioner caase a copy of this Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. Lydia Kebler deceased, pro­ tors of said deceased are required to notice to be served upon each known A true copy: CONWAY MORTGAGE COMPANY Westphalia twp., septic tank and 1965, at 9:30 A.M.. to show cause Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. Lewis & W'hite bate of will. why a license should not be granted present their claims to said Court at party in interest at his last known Attorneys for said Estate Hutter and Longson Mortgagee said Probate Office on or before the address by registered or certified mail Lewis 6c White drain field. to Clyde Silvernail, Administrator of Attorneys for said Estate Business Address: Attorneys for N^rtgagee 3rd day of March A.D. 1965. at 9:30 or by personal service, at least four­ 1(X> North Clinton Avenue Dec. 18: Anthony Thelen, Leb­ said estate, to sell or mortgage the teen (14) days prior to such hearing. 100 North Clinton Avenue 2706 E. Michigan Ave. FRIDAY, JAN. 8 interest of said estate in certain o’clock in the forenoon, said time and St. Johns. Michigan ^nsing, Michigan place being hereby appointed for the TIMOTHY M. GREEN. St. Johns, Michigan anon, addition to dwelling. real estate described In his petition, 34-3 34-3 By: Conway Longson for the purpose of paying claims examination and adjustment of all Judge of Probate. 28-12 Nellie Hunt, claims. Dec. 21: Eugene Belling a r, filed against the estate and making claims and demands against said de ­ A true copy: Greenbush, dwelling and garage. distribution to the heirs; ceased. Helena M. Burk, Register of Probate. Murrett Ridenour, claims. It is Ordered, that notice thereof It is Further Ordered. That public Walker 6c Moore Dora E. Reynolds, final ac­ Dec. 21: Abbot Nelson, Bath, be given by publication of a copy notice thereof be given by publica­ Attorneys at Law dwelling and garage. hereof for three weeks consecutively tion of a copy hereof for three suc­ By: Jack Walker count. previous to said day of hearing, in cessive weeks previous to said day Clinton National Bank 6c Trust Co. J. Helen Kerr Patten, appoint ­ the Clinton County News, aiid that of hearing in the Clinton County St. Johns, Michigan Driving Licenses the petitioner cause a copy of this News, a newspaper printed and circu­ 35-3 Business Directory ment of administrator. notice to be served upon each known lated In said CTountv. Alex Mllbourne, deceased, ap­ Revoked in County party In interest at his last known TIMOTHY M. GREEN, address by registered, certified, or Judge of Probate. NOTIC E BY PERSONS CLAIMlNf'. pointment of administrator. (As reported by ordinary mail (with proof of mail­ A true copy: TITLE UNDER TAX DEED Alex .Miltiourne, MI, final ac­ Secretary of State) ing). or by personal service, at least Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. To the Owner or Owners of any fourteen (14> days prior to such Lewis & White md all Interests in. or Liens upon count. David Hugh Pitchford, R-2, De- hearing. Attorneys for Said Estate the Lands herein described: TIMOTHY M. GREEN, Business Address: t 100 North Clinton Avenue TAKE NOTICE, that sale has been Witt, for unsatisfactory driving Judge of Probate. lawfully made of the following de ­ AUTOMOTIVE FARM SERVICES PIANO TUNING Real Estate Transfers A true copy : St. Johns. Michigan record. 35-3 scribed and for unpaid taxes thereon, (From records In office of Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. and that the undersigned has title For the BEST BUY in Register of Deeds) Robert H. Wood thereto under lax deed or deeds is­ FARM TILING PIANO TUNING . . . Wert & Wood ri:*ims Stempfly —.Mar. 3 sued therefor, and that you are en­ Attorneys at Law New & Used Chevrolets Contact 'k LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MTCHTGAN—The Probate titled to a recoveyance thereof, at Anthony and Agnes Kuntz to 115 E. Walker any time within 6 months after re­ All Your Musical St. Johns. Michigan Court for the Countv of Clinton. See MRS. DOROTHY WARD, R-1, Shell Oil Co., property In St. In the Matter of the Estate of turn of service of this notice, upon Needs . . . Sale .Marvin —Jan. 20 35-3 payment to the undersigned or to St. Johns or Phone Maple Johns. EDITH STAMPFLY. Deceased STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate the Register in Chancery of the Coun ­ EDINGER & WEBER Rapids 682-2306 DePEAL’S Hazel Strauser to Anthony A. Court for the County of Clinton. ClF.ims Overbolt —Mar. 3 At a session of said Court, held ty In which the lands lie. of all sums In the Matter of the Estate of STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate on the 21st day of December, A.D. paid upon such purchase, together FOWLER Phone 582-2401 JIM CRAIG, R-1, Fowler Clinton Music and Agnes Kuntz, property In SU 1964. with 50 per centum additional there­ TIIl’RSA E. M.AKVIN Court for the County of Clinton. Johns. In the Matter of the Estate of Pre.'-ent. Hon. Timothy M. Green. to. and the fees of the Sheriff for s w ELOOKA MAKVIN, M.I. Judge of Probate. thp ser''*ce or cost of publication of Center Frank J. and Virginia L. Rose At a session of said Court, held on RALPH O. OVERHOLT It anpearing to the Court that the this notice, to be computed as upon Fisk & Gooiat all of the credi ­ held in the years 1938. 1939 and 1940 909 E. State Phone 224-4726 610 E. Higham L, Hall, property in DeWltt twp. 1965, at 10:00 A M . to show cause It appearing to the Court that the tors of said deceased are required the sum stated in such notice as a Roman F. and Lucille F. Kow- why a license should not be granted time for presentation of claims against to present their claims to said Court condition of reconveyance shall only All Petroleum Products atch to Robert P. and Blanch Ste­ to Donald Bast, Guardian of said said estate should be limited, and at said Probate Office on or before be all sums paid as a condition of estate, to sell or mortgage the In ­ that a time and place be aopointed the 3rd day of March A.D. 1965, at the tax title purchase, together with Phone 224-4879 St. Johns R.E. BENSON vens, property in DeWltt twp. terest of said estate in certain real to receive, examine and adjust all 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, said 10 per centum additional thereto. Tf CREDIT BUREAU claims and demands against said de ­ lime and place being hereby appoint ­ ravmen* as af^'resaid is not made, 106 Clinton Ave. Ph. 224-7033 ceased by and before said Court: ed for the examination and adjust ­ the undersigned will institute Pro­ It is Ordered. That all of the credi ­ ment of all claims and demands ceedings for possession of the land. CLINTON COUNTY tors of said deceased are required to against said deceased. Plumbing present their claims to said Court Tt is Further Ordered, That public Description of Land HARDWARE at said Probate Office on or before notice thereof be given by publication State of Michigan. County of Clin ­ CREDIT BUREAU the 3rd day of March A.D 1965, at of a copy of this order, for three ton. Heating Professional Directory 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, said successive weeks previous to said The East ‘a of Lot 8. all of Lots Phone 224-2391 time and place being hereby appoint ­ day of hearing, in the Clinton County 9. 10. 14. 15 and 16. Outlet Q. City of GOWER'S HARDWARE St. Johns, according to plat thereof. Credit Reports Collections and Amount Paid Tax for Sheet Metal $134 59 1960 GRAIN ELEVATOR 40 Years at the Same Spot Amount necessary to redeem. ACCOUNTANTS DENTISTS (Cont.) $206 89 plus the fees of the Sheriff. DRUGGISTS NOTICE BOTTLED GAS AFTER HOURS PHONE: John L. Leighton. Jr. 224-7156 224-4466 224-7481 CHARLES E. WATSON DR. R. WOHLERS, Dentist The Board of Clinton County Road Commissioners will Haslett, Michigan Cylinders or Bulk Box 117 Ce*'tified Public Acroun'ant 107 Spring S(. Phone 224-4712 receive sealed bids at their office, St. Johns, Michi­ Eureka 2 Master Plumbers at 400 N. KJbbee Phone 234-4010 To Floyd Tavlor and Estella A. Office Hours by Appolnimeni gan until 10.00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 1965 for the Taylor of 904 E Cass Street. St. Phone 224-2695 Your Service WENDELL D. MAYES Closed Saturdays Johns, Michigan last grantees in the following: regular chain title of such lands or Phone 224-2953 Accountant of any interest therein as appearing 107 Brush Phone 224-3055 DR. R. M. KRAFT, Dentist by the records in the office of the BARKER PLUMBING 201 Brush Street Phone 224-7134 3 Trucks — G.V.W. 26,000, with Register of Deeds of said County ATTORNEYS Willard Searles and Lillian Searles, Headquarters for 210 Scott Road, St. Johns. Michigan AND HEATING OPTOMETRISTS trade-ins the persons in actual open possession Elmer Barker, Mast. Plumber JACK WALKER of said lands. • Plumbing 35-4 Complete Service JAMES A. MOORE DR. ALBERT H. NELSON Free Estimates Pb. 224-4732 Attorneys-at-law 3 Dump Bodies • Heating Optometrist 307 S. Mead St. — St. Johns Nat’l. Banff Bid?. Phone 324-J24I Claims Sheldon —Mar. 12 Your Pharmacists fills all no Sprlne St. Phone 224-4(54 STATE OF MICHIGAN—The Probate • Floor Covering Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Court for the County of Clinton. Prescriptions with the ut­ HAROLD B. REED DR. 11. D. SHANE, Optm. most accuracy. .4ttomey-at-law Clinton County Road Commission, St. Johns, Michigan. In the Matter of the Estate of Homelite Chain Saws FISH & DUNKEL Office Hours bv Appointment Only 103 S. Ottswa Phone 224-4(45 MARY A. SHELDON, Deceased and Parts Phone 224-7464 St. Johns. Mich. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids At a session of said Court, held on Plumblnx. Heating; the 23rd day of December, A.D. 1964. Glaspie Drug Store OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN and to accept the bid that in the opinion of the Board and Air Conditioning FREDERICK M. LEWIS Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green, 221 N. Clinton Vinyl is in the best Interest to the Clinton County road Judge of Probate. Master Plumber NORMAN WHITE HARRY J. DeVORE, D.O. It appearing *.0 the Court that the Phone 224-3154 St. Johns Commission. time for presentation of claims against Asbestos Floor Tile Phone 224-3372 Attorneys-at-law Hours by Appointment said estate sho.ild bo limited, and Briggs Building Phone 224-3207 BOARD OF CLINTON COUNTY from 10c Each and up 807 E. State St. — St. Johns 208 W. H'alker St. Jotms, Mich. that a time and place )ie appointed GIFTS—for all Occasions Phone 224-45(7 to receive, exa.nlne and adjust all FARM SERVICES ALBA F. WERT ROAD COMMISSIONERS claims and demands against said de ­ Free Gift Wrappinir ceased by and before said Court: ROBERT WOOD tVilli.Tm .M. -StpiBcrwald, D.O. It is Ordered, That all of the credi ­ We .Service What We Sell Attorneys-at-law Physiran and Siirxeon Paul Nobis tors of said deceased are required to Purina Feeds PRINTING Phones 224-4604 or 224-3844 Maple Rapids. Office Phone U2-29II George Llbey 36-1 present their claims to said Court Means $ $ $ in Your Pocket Resident Phone 8(2-2941 Bernard Zeeb at said Probate Office on or before TIMOTHY M. GREEN Office Hours: Uallv 10 to 12. 1 to 5 the 12th day of March, A.D. 1965, at Mathews Elevator Co. Ashley Hardware Attorney and Counselor Monday and Wednesday Evenln.s 7-9 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, said LTused Thursday, Saturdays 8 to 1 time and place being hereby appoint ­ Grain —Feeds —Seeds Complete Printing 210 N. Clinton Phone 224-2454 ed for the examination and adjust ­ Phone 2000 ment of all claims and demands FOWLER CHIROPRACTORS PHYSIC! \NS and SURGEONS against said deceased It is Further Ordered, That public Service WARD F. LEONARD. D. C. notice thereof be given by publica­ FARM S. R. RUSSELL, M.D., F.A.C.S. tion of a copy of this order once INSURANCE WARD R. LEONARD. D. C. NOTICE each week for three successive weeks DRAINAGE « • Southgate Shopping Center J. M. GROST, M.D. previous to said day of hearing, in the (Hinton County News, a news ­ Complete Insurance Service Phone 224-3414 St. Johns Dally except Thursdays and Sundays Applications will be accepted for the posi­ paper printed and circulated in said County. JAMES BURNHAM Since 1933 CLINTON COUNTY A. N. SAUDERS 210 E. Walker Phone 224.233S tion of Office Hours 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. TIMOTHY M. GREEN. Phone St. Johns 224-4045 Chiropractic Physician Judge of Probate. AUTOMOBILE COVERAGE REPUBLICAN-NEWS 204 N. Oakland St. Phone 224-2157 W. F. STEPHENSON, M.D. A true copy: R-3, St. Johns FIRE INSURANCE EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR for Helena M. Burk. Register of Probate. CHIROPODIST 510 E. Walker 8t. Johns Robert H. Wood GENERAL CASUAUTY Phone 224-2361 Phone 274-2752 ___ Wert and Wood ZEEB FERTILIZERS Attorneys at Law DR. W. M. FOO PAUL F. STOLLER, M.D. CLINTON COUNTY 115 E. Walker Fertilizer to Fit Your A. T. ALLABY —Ins. FOOT SPECIALIST St. Johns. Michigan Offire Hours by Appointment Only 36-3 Every Soil Need Over Gamble Store / 108 E. McConnell St. 108 N. .Mead Phone 224-2lpl« Ave. Plioiw Z24.7I)IZ J. H. KELERTAS. M.D. the 23rd day of December, A.D. 1964. NOT JUST A CUSTOMER General Surgery phone number. Present. Hon. Timothy M. Green, DR. D. R. WHITE, D.D.S. Judge of Probate. Buy the Co-op Way Office Phone: 224-2446 APPLIANCE General Dentistry Applications must be In by January 20, 1965. Notice is Hereby Given. That all Home Phone: 224-4349 persons interested In said estate are FARMERS' CO-OP Phone 224-2968 directed to appear before said Probate 106 Brush St. St. Johns PAKR BUHaDING ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: FOWLER Phone 582-2661 MOVING 100 8. Ottawa St.. St. Jf^uu Add fertilizer sparingly to DR. EDWARD T. YOUN^ Office Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dally house plants this winter; a little Stoves, Freezers, Refriferatorz Dentist DERRILL SHINABERY goes a long way, say Michigan FOR YOUR LISTING IN THE Phone 669-9573 VFaTERtNARIANS CaU AFTER DARK 199 W. Main St. DeWITT State University horticulture DR. NELSON S. HOWE, JR. Route 3 St. Johns, Mich. specialists. Use an analysis that Business Directory YOUNG'S DRAY WINNU, AAA TXAfriC lAriTY DR. C. WTlUMBERT, D.D.8. AfSlsUnt, DR. JAMES W. PIERCE 36-3 Is high in potassium and phos­ Phone 224-2361 posns coNnsT IM S. OtUm Phone m-47tl 903 N. Cimton Ave. Phone 224-::30l phorus. Ovid —634-5014 fhursday, December 31, 1964 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Page 95

THE WATT Florists began op­ Ing place In each precinct. In eration from a small greenhouse order to Issue the bonds, 60 per during the summer with garden cent of the voters must approve. FIRE America's Unnecessary Tragedy and house transplants by Mr and lUaftie CUie Mrs Homer Watt and are now Repayment of the $20,000 gen­ By MRS. NEVA KEYS, Correspondent making plans for the Easter sea­ eral obligation bonds would be son. By MRS. JOHN SCHMIDT — Telephone 682-3262 made by an Increase In the mll- Debar Chevrolet removed the. lage rate of the tax on assessed r.P.P. SBRVICl old gas pump and island. Installed valuation. FIRI PREVENTION R DETECTION a new sign, and expanded its Chapter 76 OES Lodge 145 F & AM * * service area. THE $10,000 In revenue bonds 306 W. Higham, St. Johns • 224-7394 Elsie feels progress Keys Gulf Service, Elsie’s old ­ holds meeting installs as WM would be repaid with funds re­ est auto sales, underwent a face­ ceived from the operation of the Your Property Can Be Made FIRE SAFE ! lifting with new tarvia for drive ­ and Yule party Hubert Fogleson water system. IS YOUR HOME NEXT? way and parking area and added in year’s alterations facilities for customer service MAPLE RAPIDS— Maple Rap­ MAPLE RAPIDS — New of­ The Improvements proposed including a new Tire Mart. ids Chapter No, 76 OES met Mon ­ ficers were Installed Saturday would be useful for a period of * * day evening, Dec. 21, at the Ma­ evening, Dec. 19 at the Maple 25 years and upwards, the village BY NEVA KEYS overhead crane capable of lifting ITS LUCKY TO WEAR YOUR BIRTH STONE up to six tons has been Installed. THE EXTERIOR of the Masonic sonic Temple. The chapter was Rapids Masonic Lodge 145F&- council said. ELSIE — Over the year of Construction has Just started this Building and Williams Hardware opened with Worthy Matron Doris AM. 11964, several changes can be month on another large ware­ were completely redecorated Hicks and Worthy Patron Maurice I seen which add to the progress house nearby. with aluminum trim, awnings and Paine presiding In the East. Mrs Installed as worshipful master lof Elsie, a century-old village. Gene Schoendorf purchased the new windows and entrances. Edgar Walker was substitute of­ was Hubert Fogleson. Other of­ County Line News JANUARY’S I The results of these changes large IGA Store from C. H. Sills Mr and Mrs Bud Binger are ficer In the station of chaplain. ficers for the ensuing year are: By Mrs Doris Fisher I sum up to new, expanded and Im­ and has been operating it for the the new owners of Bing’s Bar and Donald Messer, senior warden; proved businesses. Home own ­ past six months with several Don Corder recently became the David Swanson, junior warden; The secretary read the minutes Maurice Paine, treasurer; Max A large crowd attended the ers have also been Inprovlng changes for the convenience of manager of Farmer’s Gas and Oil of the November meeting and the their properties. his customers. Sills now man­ Co. Paine, secretary; Max Louden- Christmas program at Salem special school of Instructions EUB Church Sunday evening. The For the first time In two dec- ages the Econ-o-Wash Launder ­ Many Main street storefronts beck, chaplain; Harold Berry, meeting, which was held with Youth Fellowship, under the di ­ [iades, Elsie has a dentist. Dr ette. He has also completely re­ were given face-liftings with new senior decon; James Craig, jun­ Middleton Chapter No. 318. rection of Mr and Mrs Dennis Edwin L. Myler. He has new of­ modelled and enlarged his party paint and signs. Several new ior decon; Charles Frost and Ro­ Worthy Matron MarilynDuflo and land Lowe, stewards; Dr Donald Phillips, presented a play, “Why The Garnet fice facilities and modern equip­ store. homes are being constructed and Worthy Patron Richard Pierce of • * Kendall, marshal; and Leigh Christmas?* ment. a few old landmarks are being the Middleton Chapter and seven Symbol of Constancy * • THE Elsie Elevator Co., is modernized. Freer, tyler. Members ofSalem EUB Church officers attended. The Instructor caroled Monday evening and at the THE ELSIE Lumber and Build­ serving area farmers from its ♦ ♦ was Mrs Harlan Walterhouse, ing Supplies Inc., Is scheduled for bulk fertilizer warehouse and The Installing officer was Past Clinton County Infirmary they A PROPOSAL to sell liquor by Grand Adah of the Davison Chap­ presented gifts to the residents. for her: an early opening under new own ­ aqua ammonia storage tanks, fol­ the glass was defeated last spring Master John Setterlngton assist­ ter No. 299. Both reports were Salem EUB Church will have a The dark red of a fine Garnet ership with expanded services. lowing trends in agriculture to­ and Kelley Carter was re-elected ed by Past Master Boyd Eldred, approved. The treasurer gave his New Year’s Eve party at the An ultra-modern gas station ward labor saving devices. to his third term as village pres­ Installing marshal; Past Master ring with its old world charm report which was also approved Moss Van Sickle, Installing chap­ church Thursday evening at 8 has been constructed by Gus Francis Elevators added anew ident. and placed on file. and sentiment will delight Patrick Sr. and Jr., new owners product “Plush Lawn ” fertilizer, lain; and Joe Van Sickle, Install ­ p.m. There will be entertainment her beyond words. After saving for 14 years, the for everyone. of Western Oil Phillips 66 Serv ­ a by-product of corncobs and a village and four nearby town ­ ing secretary. ice. mixture of chemicals for con­ * * Mr and Mrs Harry Patterson ships, Elba, Chapin, Fairfield A MEMORIAL service was giv­ spent Christmas Day with Mr and Leslie (Tim) Sturgis erected sumers’ use. During Michigan and Duplaln purchased a $13,500 SPECIAL GUESTS attending for him: en for Past Grand Officer Mary were, Dewey H. Hesse, past mas­ Mrs Darrence Patterson and a new building In which he Is In­ Week It was chosen as Clinton fire truck with safety, time sav ­ W. Coveil of the Grand Chapter of ter of Saginaw Lodge No. 77 and family In St. Johns. The deep rich red of fine Garnet stalling door crafting machinery County ’s product-of-the-year. ing and modern features. mounted in a handsome for the manufacture of pre-hung The Michigan Week award for Michigan who passed away Oct. past grand master of the Grand Santa Claus arrived Friday at W. S. (Pat) Lusk, veteran of 13, 1964. the home of Mr and Mrs Jack setting makes a distinctive ’ doors. the agricultural development was 44 years service in Clinton coun ­ Lodge of Michigan, and a cousin, ' * » LaLonde In St. Louis where Mr ring for a man. given to Green Meadows Farms ty banking, was named executive Lyndon E. Fogleson, past master A Christmas message from the and Mrs Gilbert Baker and fam­ ELSIE Machine Co. Is also for its gigantic operation. Its vice president of the Clinton Na­ of Saginaw Lodge No. 77. Brother worthy grand matron and the Lyndon presented the new master ily and Mr and Mrs Herman Kd birtkHonet anccHablt operating from a new 40 by 80 addition to the economic growth tional Bank and Trust Co. of St. foot building where New Holland of this area, and its excellent worthy grand patron of the Grand with a gavel, which had been en ­ Earegood spent Christmas Day. i» genuine, eynthetic or Johns and Elsie last October. imitation tioaoo. farm equipment Is displayed. An potentialities In the future. * • Chapter of Michigan was read. In graved by Brother Dewey H. Pre-Christmas dinner guests Hesse. on Sunday at the home of Mr and MRS ORPHA Clement, librar­ addition to an Invitation for a reception and dinner to be held Mrs Hubert Fogelson were Mr See Our Selection in: ian of Elsie Public Library was The new master Introduced his and Mrs Myron Fogelson of Grand appointed by the Village Council Jan. 29, honoring Mrs Harlan family and asked the other offi­ Rapids, Mr and Mrs Ben Dalton as village treasurer to fill the Walterhouse, Grand Adah, of the SPECIAL Grand Chapter of Michigan, OES. cers to Introduce their families. of Detroit, and Mr and Mrs Duane unexpired term of R.C. King, who Durbin and family of rural St. Garnet Jewelry moved to Imlay City. Refreshments were served In Johns. L. W. (Stub) Burdick became Everyone was Informed that the new hot water heater has been In ­ the dining room. In charge of Mr and Mrs Hubert Fogelson • Real Garnets OFFER Elsie’s new night watch after Stan serving were the newly installed spent Christmas Eve with Mr and stalled. $1495 Kidas joined the Clinton County stewards. Mrs Duane Durbin and family of from...... Sheriff’s Department. rural St. Johns. These are but a few of the hap­ The chapter announced that 6 DESSERT or Bertha and Gerald Abbott were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Baker and • Synthetic and penings of the year 1964. Many family called Friday evening on $295 residents will remember It as one granted life memberships. SOUP SPOONS * « Maple Rapids Mr and Mrs Howard Evltts at Imitation Stones from that brought a sense of fulfillment Pompeii. In the steady progress of the town IT WAS voted to appoint a mem­ 6 KNIVES ber to work with a welcoming Mr and Mrs Hubert Fogelson and evidence that things are look­ water bond called Thursday evening on Mr Wear Your Birthstone . . . 6 TEASPOONS ing up. committee In Maple Rapids. This committee would call at the and Mrs Clarence Elchorn at The Beautiful Garnet for January 6 DINNER homes of people moving Into Ashley. Elsie FFA boys town, expressing the greetings of vote Monday FORKS receive awards the community. MAPLE RAPIDS— Voters of Still stilled The meeting closed, followed Maple Rapids will decide Monday “Revenuers ” In Georgia have Lester H. Lake, Jewelei for best crops by a Christmas program. Mrs whether or not to issue $30,000 discovered an electronic still. It “Fine Diamonds for Over 32 Years" In bonds to finance Improvements Edgar Walker, Mrs Harold Berry was confiscated In a raid and was “Our Name on the Box Adds Much to the Value . . . For o Limited Time You Con Get This ELSIE— Six boys from the and Mrs Stanley Hicks, each gave to the village’s water system. equipped to produce automatical­ Elsie FFA Chapter and their par­ Nothing to the Price” a reading about Christmas. ly 1,000 gallons of moonshine ev ­ ents drove to Frankenmuth last Carols were sung by all the mem­ New wells, a new pumping sta­ ery 24 hours, quite an engineering 101 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2412 Thursday to atte’nd the annual bers. Then Santa Claus arrived. tion and new water lines In the achievement by some misguided 24-PIECE SET OF Big Acre Banquet sponsored by He gave each member a gift and village are proposed by the vil ­ genius. the Michigan Bean Co. departed with the familiar. Merry lage council. Issued would be Awards of $10, $5 and $3 were Christmas to all, and a hearty, $20,000 In general obligation given for the best projects In STAINLESS Hol Ho! bonds and $10,000 In revenue each crop In the local chapter bonds. and area awards of $10, $8 and ♦ * A potluckwas served by Worthy $7 were given for the top three Matron Doris Hicks and her com­ POLLS WILL be open from 7 TABLEWARE projects in each crop. mittee. a.m. to 8 p.m. at the regular poll- All FFA boys who received local awards were Invited to the banquet. They were: Michael Rl- We Insure vest, first place beans and first FREE place oats; James Rlvest, second place oats; Carl Moore, first Everything WITH THE PURCHASE OF A place corn and second place beans; David Acre, third place beans; Dean Acre, second place but corn; and Daniel Acre, third place corn. Michael Rlvest re­ HAMILTON ceived the second place award M j Yesterday. J for the area In beans. J. A. Karber J. T. Hopko High school girls WEST MICHIGAN MUTUAL Gas Clothes Dryer carol to shut-ins "FAK.M OWNERS PACKAGE POLICY" Feel assured when you are insured by Karber-Hopko ELSIE— The high school girls’ Insurance. Our combined experience In the fields of Fire, chorus braved the misty weather Life, Auto and Casualty Insurance will assure you the Wednesday evening to go about protection you need, when you need it. m town singing carols to shut-ins and other listeners. The girls Karber-Hopko Insurance returned to the home of Jennifer FIRE—LIFE—AUTO—CASUALTY Keys for hot chocolate, cookies "Over the Locker Plant ” and more music. 106i(> E. lllgham ST. JOHNS Phone 224-4360 Soil conservation exhibit work done

ELSIE— The meeting of the Tractors & Tools Elsie FFA was held Wednesday In the high school agriculture room. The meeting was called M-F 50 high clearance with power steering to order by Rick Moore, presi­ dent. The problem of members M-F 85 diesel with new overhaul knowledge, he spends long hours supple­ coming late Into the meeting was A pharmacist may reach for a bottle of menting his professional education by keep­ discussed. M-F 35 deluxe aminophylline powder only once a year, yet The committee appointed to he always has this heart medicine on hand in ing abreast of the latest pharmaceutical build the exhibit for the annual Massey-Harris 44 special, wide front and case an emergency arises. developments. Soil Conservation meeting re­ Model loader Approximately 300 pharmaceuticals account Because the pharmacist keeps more than DM 235 ported that the program of work was finished. It was decided that for 76% of all prescriptions. Nevertheless, the 3,000 pharmaceuticals in stock and because he the FFA sponsor a pest control Massey-Harris 44 with narrow front average pharmacist stocks more than 3,000 is well informed about them, you can be sure Hamilton gives you the big difference in hunt. drug items so that he will be able to fill im­ that the prescription your doctor writes will John Deere 1010 with loader, power steer ­ mediately even the less common prescriptions. be filled accurately and when you need it. dryers today—two separate air streams — Your pharmacist—like doctors, prescription The nation ’s first closed-cir ­ ing In addition, your neighborhood pharmacist a Cradling-Current for gentleness, a Car­ drug manufacturers and drug wholesalers—is cuit television traffic control must be prepared to answer questions from system was installed on a 3.2 a vital member of the team that makes rier-Current for drying speed. Features in ­ Ferguson 30 doctors about drug dosage, strengths and mile section of Detroit’s John C. today ’s life-giving medicines available to you. clude Dual Cycle Timer, Temperature Lodge freeway in 1961. Fourteen Several 8N's available forma and sizes. To acquire this Guide, Double-Pass Lint Collector, Door TV cameras and electronic con ­ trol signals allow traffic engi­ John Deere 70 diesel Switch, Zinc-coated steel drum, self-lubri­ neers to monitor and regulate cating bearings, and Hi Power exhaust. traffic on this heavily-traveled John Deere B with cultivator, late model freeway from a central location. PARR’S PHARMACY Other models to choose from. More than 3,000 licensed motor carriers serving Michigan make Rexall Drugs the state a national hub of truck with Clinton County ’s Largest Camera Department MO-9629-27 transportation. They carried SATTLER & SON OPEN DAILY (Except Sunday) 7:30 am. to 9:30 p.m. about a billion dollars worth of IVIassey-Ferguson and New Idea Sales and Service Serving St. Johns for .50 Years from the Corner of Clinton and Walker CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY goods over Michigan highways In Phone 224-2837 1962. MIDDLETON PHONE 236-7280 ST. JOHNS Page IQB CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Thursday, December 31, 1964

/liutahi-Pht^niaH By MRS. BERNICE WOHLFERT, Correspondent 7 Saturday alternoon, Mr and Mr and Mrs Leon Wohlfert Vi Mrs Jack Wohlfert, Ken Wohl- and children of South Haven spent the Christmas weekend with their fert and Mr and Mrs Leon Wohl- Q .-i fert and children called on Mr parents, Mr and Mrs Jack Wohl­ and Mrs Walt Frey at Lansing. fert and Mr and Mrs Guy Reeve Evening callers of the Wohlferts of St. Johns. Other Christmas were Mr and Mrs Keith Wohl­ dinner guests of the Wohlferts % fert, Cindy and Scott. were Mr and Mrs Keith Wohl­ V.' Mr and Mrs Dualn Peck call­ fert, Cindy and Scott and Mrs 'X. (( ed on Mr and Mrs Martin Peck Delores Cowles, Debbie and Paul. Saturday evening. Afternoon callers were Mr and Sunday callers of Mr and Mrs Mrs Walter Frey. Mr and Mrs Lyle Smith were Mrs Merreta Bud Wohlfert were Christmas Mead and Mr and Mrs Jerry Eve callers. Smith. Guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Mr and Mrs Robert Balderson Wohlfert, Cindy and Scott for and Steven were Saturday eve ­ Christmas supper were Mr and ning Christmas dinner guests of Mrs George DeVries of Owosso Mr and Mrs Pat Relncke and and Mr and Mrs LaVern Wil­ family. On Sunday they were din ­ cox and family of Laingsburg. U ner guests of Mr and Mrs Clare Mr and Mrs Virgil Yanz and / i Hartman. daughters entertained at a Saturday evening callers of Christmas supper their par­ Mr and Mrs John Greenfield ents, sisters and their sister’s 0 v^1 and family were Mr and Mrs families. They were Mr and Mrs Lyndell Trlffet of Macomb, ni., Albert Yanz, Mr and Mrs Du­ and Mrs Sylvia Morris of Grand ane DeYoe, Mr and Mrs How­ i Ledge. While the family was to­ ard Brownlee and children and gether they called their brother, Mr and Mrs Melvin Brownlee Edward Greenfield at Dunsmulr, and children. Calif. They found that he and his Susan Wlckerham was the guest family were well even though they of Gary Locher at his home had to leave their home for a Christmas night. few days because of the flood. Mr and Mrs Lyle Smith were They were able to return home Saturday evening callers of Mr before Christmas. and Mrs Willard Newman. Guests of Mrs Gust Martzke Mr and Mrs Jack Wohlfert, for a Christmas dinner were Ken and Betty attended a fam­ Mr and Mrs Cecil Martzke of ily gathering on Christmas Eve Highland, Mr and Mrs Carl De­ at the home of Mr and Mrs Vries and children of Holly and Leonard Plattee of Westphalia. Mr and Mrs Leo Martzke and Mr Debbie and Paul Cowles spent and Mrs Celon Martzke of Lan ­ Christmas night and the weekend sing. Mrs Martzke ate Christ­ with Mr and Mrs Leo Cowles of mas dinner with Mr and Mrs Mason. Chuck DeMorest and family. Mr and Mrs Virgil Yanz and Mrs Jack Wohlfert called on daughters were Christmas Eve ANOTHER NEW YEAR... supper guests of Mr and Mrs Mrs Gust Martzke Wednesday f) afternoon. Albert Yanz. 'V Mr and Mrs Dualn Peck at­ Mr and Mrs A1 Wlckerham tended the Plerce Christmas and family and Mrs Mabel West­ ( M family gathering on Christmas morland attended a family Day at the DeWitt Twp. Hall Christmas dinner at the home of at Valley Farms, hosted by Mr Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Churches. ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY and Mrs Arnold Waltz. Mr and Mrs Russell BoweF Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs entertained Mr and .Mrs Dualn Lyle Smith on Christmas were Peck, David and Darrell and Mr Mr and Mrs Holland Smith and and Mrs Tom Bailey and girls at girls. Evening callers were Mr a Christmas dinner Sunday. and Mrs Jerry Smith. Mr and Mrs Arnold Blizzard Christmas breakfast guests of TO THANK YOU and boys, Mrs Maude Blizzard Mr and Mrs Robert Balderson and and Miss Kay Grove were Christ­ Steven were Mr and .Mrs F. A. mas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Balderson of Mason. Mrs Leon ­ John Greenfield. In the afternoon ard Wellington was a morning they received a telephone call caller. Dinner guests of the from their son, Lyle Greenfield. Baldersons were .Mr and Mrs FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP F. A. Balderson of Mason, .Mr Mr and Mrs Larry Whitney and .Mrs Spencer Danlals of and children spent Christmas Day Gary, Ind., .Mr and Mrs Robert with Mr and Mrs Alfred Huhnand Wagner and Barbara of Grand family. Evening callers were Mr Ledge, Mr and Mrs Larry Wag­ and Mrs Carl Huhn. ner and children of Mason, Mr Mr and Mrs Walt March spent AND TO WISH YOU and Mrs Van McKlnch and chil­ Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs dren of Holt and .Miss Edna A1 Krater and family. The March­ Balderson of Lansing. es spent Christmas Day with Mr .Mr and Mrs John Greenfield and Mrs Erich Sames at South- and family attended the Green ­ field. Saturday afternoon they field family Christmas dinner were visitors of Mr and Mrs at Grand Ledge on Sunday. William Weseman and children. Mrs Keith Wohlfert and Scott Sunday evening callers of the attended a Christmas family Marches were Mr and Mrs Ford gathering at Grand Blanc Sun ­ Schavey, Marsha and Jim. day at the home of Mr and Mrs A week ago Saturday evening, Lloyd Evans. Mr and Mrs John Greenfield and Dinner guests on Sunday of family were supper guests of Mr Mr and Mrs Lewis Phillips and Mrs Jack Rae and family at were Mr and Mrs Ronn Phil­ Onondago. lips and Suszane, Mr and Mrs Cliff Phillips, Judy and Paul Very Best In 1965! and Mr and Mrs Jim Holiday. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Ike Buitendorp and fam­ Parks vehicle ily of Muskegon, Mr and Mrs William Lelch and daughter and Mr and Mrs Gerald Rossow permits ready and children. During the week Mr and Mrs Richard Bulten- Michigan’s 1965 state park ve ­ drop and sons were callers from hicle permits are now on sale CLINTON COUNTY NEWS Muskegon. throughout the state at same-as- Mr and Mrs Robert Secordand before prices, the Conservation family were Christmas Eve Department reports. So are fish­ guests of Mr and Mrs George Se­ ing licenses and trout stamps. cond and family. Mrs Mina Second was also a guest. Christmas Day Distribution of licenses, dinner guests of the Seconds were stamps and copies of next year ’s and Staff Mrs May Toombs, Miss Janice fishing rules were completed last Tice and Dennie Rathbun. Sunday week to about4,000 local dealers. dinner guests were Mr and Mrs At the same time, the department Del Rae Spiece and family of Mor- finished mailing annual entrance rice. permits to each of Michigan’s Miss Carol Greenfield spent state parks and to nearly 1,000 two days with Mrs Sylvia Mor­ license dealers In neighboring ris at Grand Ledge. areas of these public recreation Charles Caudy Hattie Hannah Gordon Luther Dawn Sharick facilities. 2 autos collide IN CLINTON Coun*y, the ve ­ William Elsea John Hannah Anita Lynam Birdaline Smith while making turn hicle permits are available at the Two cars were involved in a PX Store In St. Johns, along with Alden Haight Louise Hicks Richard Miller Lillian Swagart minor collision early last Thurs­ the licenses and stamps. day morning at the corner of Ellen Halsey Steve Hopko Marjorie Morehouse Josephine Tomasek Steel Street and US-27. New fishing licenses and stamps will be valid from the They were driven by Sue Ann time they are purchased through Christine Hamilton Patricia Holmes Lowell Rinker Henry White Pederson, 33, of 703 Railroad the end of 1965. Anglers may still Street, and Harold B. Zimmer­ fish on 1964 licenses and stamps man, 26, of 206 N. Prospect. during the rest of this month. • * Ink White Zimmerman told Officers Ed FISHING fees Include $2 for the Teachout and James Stiffler he annual resident license; $5 for the approached US-27 from the west annual nonresident license; $4 for and had his turn signals on for a the 15-day non-resident license; right turn. Mrs Pederson said she and $2 for the trout stamp. didn ’t see any signals and pulled up on the right side of Zimmer­ Vehicle owners with 1965 per­ man ’s car, which then turned In mits will get the green light to front of hers. enteY state parks during Decem­ ber as well as throughout next The accident occurred at 12:45 year. Each permit bought at a Thursday, state park costs $2. License deal ­ ers are authorized to collect an Shop In Clinton County. additional 15-cent fee to cover handling.