Clinton County News Lansing Raid Nets Two Clinton

Clinton County News 116th Year No. 49 ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN $suwinq*lhsL Clinlon, QJUUL SUUSL 1856 April 5,1972 15 cents Lansing raid nets two Clinton men Police reports Indicate some of the spiracy to violate the federal GRAND RAPIDS—Two Clinton to take action over the phone. These bets were called in to Isaac (Ike) information gathered was acquired gambling laws. County-men wlllface examination in through wiretapping by federal U.S. District .C^urt April 17 after Johns, 60, of Lansing, alleged to be Both men were released March 30 the head of the gambling operation. agents. They said the gamblers and following a preliminary examination their ..arrest Wednesday for violating bookies used code names and num­ federal gambling Mws. Police said the headquarters for on $1,000 personal recognizance bers to identify themselves. bond. Leo D. Thurston, 34, of St. Johns the gambling operation was the Coney Island Restaurant on Washing­ Both Thurston and Robinson were The gambing raids took place in a and Gary Lee'. Robinson, 32, 12698 charged with violating U.S. Code number of Michigan cities by federal, Longspur,. DeW^t were arrested ton Street, Lansing. They indicated Thurston received the official point 18, section 1955, of the federal anti- state and local officers. All of the 42 along with 40 other persons in con­ racketeering laws which prohibits arrested "were to face preliminary nection with' a $12 million gambling spread or betting line from Johns who apparently had contacts in De­ the conducting, financing, managing, examination .in Grand Rapids U.S. operation based im Lansing. supervising, directing or owning all District Court. According to'police, Thurston al­ troit. or part of an illegal gambling busi­ ' Thurston, named at one of the legedly operated from a house on Police noted the bets were taken- ness. on all sporting events, most recently ringleaders, was arrested along with Lemrock Street; in" Lansing, giving Thurston is also charged with con- out the betting. line to bookies and college and professional basketball. David N. Godbey, 28, of Lansing, Johns' son-in-law; Richard Weber, 33, of Haslett; and Bruce Shepard, 28, of Lansing. Others arrested were Roger eely wants to halt Weber, 30, of Lansing; Garland Weber, 34, of Lansing; Gary Lee Chapman, 29, of Holt; James Cook, 38, of Lansing, owner of the Green Door Lounge; Fred Behymer Jr., 32, of Potterville, owner of the Blin- tax increases, Wallace kerlite Bar; "Robert Hamel, 34, of Lansing, manager of Paul Revere's By TIM YOUNKMAN Congress now that would create a part of the $1 million the party plans Bar; Joseph Kobus, 45, of Lansing, permanent registration, In other to raise in this election year will owner of the Colonial Bar; George ST. JOHNS-Tax relief, the 18- words, the same of the voter would be used to attempt to halt the George Vlahakis of Lansing, owner of Nip year-old voters, registration andhow remain on the books until he notifies Wallace express, 'n' Sip Drive-In; Richard L. Denton, to stop George Walllace were the the clerk that he has changed his Wallace, the Alabama governor who 37, of Lansing; Richard Dunlap, 28, prime topics of discussion here during address. has made good showings in earlier of Okemos; James C, Ebert, 38, of a regular meeting of the Clinton "There is not a chance that it primaries around the country, will be Lansing; Harry Holden, 29, of County Democratic Party Thursday will get out of the Senate," he said. on the May 16 presidential primary Okemos; Roy L. Thurman, 49, of Richard L. Worrall, rural route carrier for night. • ') "The Republicans are not about to ballot in Michigan. Lansing and George Moorhatch of James McNeely, chairman of the make registration easier or more "We will invest money and fight , Flint. the St. Johns Post Office, sorts out his last bit Democratic state central committee equitable.* with issues," McNeely commented. He of mail Friday before retiring after 32 years and featured speaker, told the audi­ said ideas such as education and the ence of about. 20 area residents that McNEELY SAID he would dis­ tax structure have been significant Keeping it in family of service. He started in 1940 as a sub-city it was essential to the party to get courage the formation of a young issues in the Wallace campaign else­ carrier and took over a rural route in 1955. He out and register, potential voters. people's party now that the recently where, "But what the man says and ST. JOHNS—The Post Office here enfranchised 18 to 21 year-olds can what he does is like night and day.* is just one big happy family. Or so has currently been handling the mail on Route' "A lot of feebRlesa y they are inde­ it seems. pendents, but it is clear that most of vote. "There is no reason why they The party chairman said the central five. unregistered people would vote Dem­ can't participate in the party,* He committee will "put together some When Richard Worrall retired Fri­ ocrat," McNeely said. "Generally, said he also would encourage county informational material* to start off day after 32 years with the Postal they identify, with the Democrats,* clerks and township clerks to deputize the anti-Wallace drive. He did not Service, there was no need to strike his name from the parking lot sign. He said that about seven of every individuals to seek out and register elaborate on other plans the party County to spend He left behind two sons and a son- 10 unregistered voters would be a, unsigned voters. may have in trying to head off a good ,^Thaiu type^xif- campalgn-rwbuldI. be Shpi^ing^ in Michigan,_fbr, ^allace^ in-law to carry on his work in the ^ supporter^* Jthe-Democratic Party, >- a ; •-post office. -- .-•.—'..>-,•-'•:.. —v- He'added "thai if there would be a successful if the county and township 100 per cent, registration in Clinton clerks would deputize the sanfe indi­ •ANOTHER BIG concern for- voters His sons, Doug and Dennis and son- •h on roads County, *we would have a Democratic viduals so that they could travel freely and taxpayers is tax reform and tax in-law Robert Hackett all work out of the St, Johns Post Office, county." throughout the county ^signing people relief, McNeely said. He accused the ST. JOHNS-More than 74 miles Howe Road, from Airport Road to De- McNeely said "there is a bill before to the registrationrolis. He suggested Republicans of "making a deal behind Worrall joined the post office on Witt; Park Lake Road, from the south April 1, 1940 as a sub-city carrier. of* Clinton Cbunty roads will re­ booths at school,, shopping centers the scenes* to have property tax relief ceive the attention of the county county line to State Road; and Price and other areas of heavy pedestrian and the graduated income tax for the In 1943 he was made the regular city Road, from Shepardsville Read to Auction notice carrier until he joined .the Army in road commission this year under traffic. state on two separate proposals. a new $700,000 bonding program Upton Road. McNeely pointed out that those McNeely was critical of the value December for two years of active The plan calls for 53 miles of over­ Saturday, April 8, Wetzel Bros, duty. announced last week. people recently registered tend to added tax proposed by the Nixon The bonding issue, approved by lay on eight separate roads in the and Stan Hagen'will hold a farm ma­ vote in higher numbers than other administration which would allow the After the war, he returned to the county. Those are Wright Road, from chinery auction at a site located 1 the Clinton County Board of Com­ voters. "Those just registered vote manufacturer shift some of the cost postal service and was promoted to missioners Wednesday, must be ap­ 1-96 to M-21; Francis Road, from mile north, 1 l/2 miles east of Ithaca, almost 2-1, about 85 per cent, while burden to the buyer. "As it is now, rural carrier in 1955. Grand River to M-21; Airport Road, Mich, on St. Charles Rd. starting at proved also by the Municipal Finance the average is about 60 per cent for business must absorb some of the tax,' "I've-.always enjoyed it and I al­ Commission and that could take from from Grand River to Cutler Road; 12 noon. Dale ^Wetzel and John De- voters as a whole." but with this value added tax, the tax ways tried not to make too many Howe Road, from Airport Road to Mull, auctioneers. six to eight weeks. County road com­ McNeely told his listeners that continued on page 2 A enemies." missioners indicated they expect a Wacousta Road; Chandler Road, from Clark Road to Round Lake Road; Price He said he will enjoy some swift go-ahead from the finance group. Road, from US-27 to Shepardsville traveling. «We will probably go up t Road; Alward Road, from US-27 to north and then out west." He said The project will involve recon­ Continued on Page 2A he would like to travel to New York struction of 14.8 miles of road in­ to see another of his sons, Gary, cluding Chandler, from M-21 .to in Buffalo. Colony; Island Road from Shepards­ ville to Elsie; Wright Road, from Austin He and his wife Hazel, who is Fowler to Colony Road; Grange Road, employed at the D & C Store, re­ from M-21 to Dexter Trail; Price and side at 801 N. Clinton Avenue, St. Grange Roads from Clintonia to West­ retires Johns. The couple has one other phalia and Westphalia to Center Road; daughter, Linda WUke of St. Johns. OVID TWP.—George Austin, Ovid Township supervisor, has announced his retirement after 17 years of Fowler, Westphalia service to the area. While in office, Austin was active on many county committees and was chairman of various committees. square off fordrive He served for three years on the building and grounds committee, one FOWLER—Fowler and Westphalia year on the agriculture committee, Fitzpatrick stressed that the two years on the health committee, Jaycees are competing in their fifth • Fowler drive is the most important straight year for the honor of having one year on the equalization commit- . project the Jaycee chapter has under­ tee, the welfare committee, the drain the most donors at the annual Blood- taken. A goal of 200 pints of blood, - mobile Drives, committee, the rules committee, 50 more than ever collected, has zoning committee, legislative and re­ With the record standing at two been set and he asked all donors to each, next week's turnout at the west­ apportionment committee and appro­ remember April 11, priation and finance committee. ern Clinton villages will determine Anyone who has not given blood the tiebreaker. within the last eight weeks may give He was chairman of the Clinton In Westphalia, chairman Bob Cole again now if they so desire. County Board of Supervisors from reports the bloodmoblle will be open 1961-1962. Monday at the Knights of Columbus Mrs* Carol Bashore has been ap­ Hall from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday's Hospital group pointed by the Ovid Township board Fowler drive will also be from 1 to to fill the term of office until the 7 p.m. with the location the Holy fall general election. Trinity Hall, five blocks north and one and a half blocks west of the main plans program light. The Bloddmobile Drive in Fowler ST, JOHNS—Ahospital management will have a new twist this year, program is expected to be revealed according to chairman Stuart Fitz­ Thursday to a Concerned Citizens patrick. A $25 gift certificate, donated Group seeking changes at Clinton by Luke Becker, owner of Becker Memorial Hospital. Furniture, Fowler, will be given to a Making the presentation at7:30 p.m. blood donor who tries to give but is at Central National Bank's community not accepted because of medical room will be Richard Palm. He is vice .reasons. president of Provincial House of ..-Fitzpatrick said this will be the Lansing. first time a door prize will be given The Lansing corporation has two but that it is not being done to parcels of land consisting of several commercialize the drive, but to create acres of which they plan to build an Posting the word about the spring Bloddmobile Drive in Fowler interest, arouse curiosity and draw extended care unit In St. Johns. are, from left, Ken Hungerfbrd, advertising; Joe Koenigsknecht, take­ attention to the worthy project. Palm said, however, that until some He added that anyone who would of the medical problems in the area down; Diane Kohagen, canteen-clerical; Mary Jo Weber, telephone so­ like to give blood and needs trans­ are resolved, no immediate building licitations; Stu Fitzpatrick, general chairman, and John Rademacher, ad­ portation, should call 224-7644 by is being considered. vertising; Missing are Jim Koenigsknecht, advertising, and Luke Weber, April 10, Arrangements will be made •' According to Mrs. Sharon Reha of to pick the Individual up and return the Concerned Citizens Group, Palm setup. them to a home or place of business. Continued on-Page 2A GEORGE AUSTIN 2A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St, Johns, Michigan April 5, 1972 LETTERS ^EDITOR

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Dea? Editor, honest with the audience. Concerning the use of Is shifted to the consumers. I am side of drugs and In fact Is opposed to it, not only for the present Concerning the recent Having worked on all the very moralistic. * these words by a student in Lean Meaty controversy over the use of dramatic productions at St. a production, the studenthas ' but the future as well." certain slang expressions In Johns High School for the As for the slips made in a chance to read the script, the second assembly, these McNeely was asked what effect Tir^ PORK the dramatic productions at last four years, I feel that see what language is used and would be felt now that the representa­ Saint Johns High School, It I can honestly say thatnever were made purely by talk to the director about accident, for it is difficult tives of the labor movement resigned ^ STEAK is apparent the opinions of once have these words been any problems before he tries from President Nixon's Pay Board. students who are involved in used excessively and for to rehearse a show In one ' out. If anything needs to be Herrud's Ring Young Tender way for two months and then' "The Price Board has been letting these productions are their own sakes. They have discussed, the time to do it prices go up, while wages are frozen," needed. been, and in all probability perform it in another way. is before the play is cast, Bologna lb 69* Beef Livers. 39* It is doubtful that anyone McNeely said. "It .will give Nixon a As a senior who has will continue to be, handled not afterwards, because chance to blame labor, but it wasn't worked with the drama pro­ with good taste. came out of that assembly when a student tries out for any worse than when they working anyway. The cost of neces­ gram throughout high school a part, he is showing that he sities keep going up. The Price Board Slab Bacon Whole or Half lb. lb. went into it. Perhaps the 59 and a cast member of The Furthermore , the use of is willing to perform the play has done a horrible Job." "hell* and "damn* in high show even had a good effect in its present state and that California Brick And The Rose, I could U.S. No. 1 Texas like to respond to the school productions can on some of the students, he trusts the director to He added that labor was better off hardly be immoral or in any making them think a little accusations of several mem­ handle the show tastefully. by resigning. He said ( he doubts Carrots Asparagus bers of the community way damaging to the per­ deeper about the drug'prob- .Just as, there are certain whether the Teamsters' union, which formers or the student aud­ lem. 2 lb. against the drama program. 'rules and procedures to fol­ has remained" on the board, will. lb. ience. It is doubtful that low in school athletic activ­ pkg. 39" First of all, it seems that support Nixon at the polls. 29* to giye opinions on plays any person of high school It is difficult to under­ ities, the drama program age has never before been stand why anyone would want McNeely and county officials have Spartan Frozen-6 oz. . ' that one has neither seen and other arts departments Banquot-2 lb. Box nor read completely is per­ exposed to these words. For their children or students to have certain rules that one" set April 11 for their next meeting, Orange Juice Fried Chicken »1» haps to give opinions that the performances of The be exposed to only the good must follow if he is to par­ which will be held at the Central are not totally based onfact. Brick And The Rose in com­ side of everything, for it ticipate. ~ National Bank meeting room when 4 fcr 89* Indeed, attendance at our petition these slang expres­ seems that a person who they will try to fill several vacancies sions were left in the show is shown only good may be' on the coutny executive committee, Spartan 2 lb. Shurfine 16-oz. high school productions, ex­ . I am always amazed when cept for the annual musicals, because they were necessary prepared for and come ,to I find that people cannot including chairman and secretary. Cheese Loaf 69* Com 6 «°'T° is so poor that few people to the production of the play expect only good. Bad ele­ have a friendly difference of of the community are in posl-' and the portrayal of certain ments should not be taught, opinion and need to condemn characters. In fact, both the but "they should be exposed, those who do not hold sim­ Borden's Breakfast 21-oz. tion to judge whether "pro­ (Continued from Page 1) fane utterances* are really characters and situations and plays that are written ilar views. Is there always a Roads COUPON Orange Drink 89* becoming an "essential part* using these words were pre­ to show reality should be totally right and a totally Williams Road; and Holllster Road of our productions. The St. sented as being undesirable, presented in the same way. wrong side to every Issue? from M-21 to Elsie limits. for the play Is about a boy Where would our great plays And does this particular Maxwell House Dove-32oz. Johns High School Drama Instant Department has received who becomes a heroin addict and playwrights be if only issue really merit all the The road commission said the and dies from an overdose. the good side of a situation attention it has been receiv­ money to pay off the bond will come UqUid state-wide recognition and Coffee AM acclaim for several years The whole play shows the bad was allowed to be presented? ing? Perhaps we should from their annual appropriation of for the type and quality of channel our energies toward $75,000. The Board of Commis­ 10 02. $119 sioners will allow the road com­ Jar 1 plays, it produces, yet it eliminating the causes of Detergent *" society's Ills instead of the mission to use $60,000 of that money Save 454 receives very little actual Need a fob ? Try pool support from St. Johns It­ mere reflections of these to help pay back the loan. However, the commissioners indicated that this With Coupon and $5.00 Hunt's-5 oz. self. ills. in Trade At Frechan's i ST. JOHNS - It's not too Scramlin of the Lansing would only be assured for two years. Thru April 1st. I early to get in the swim YMCA, who will again oper­ Respectfully, ' w< S aC k As for the use of "hell* of things and to "start look­ ate the St. Johns pool. ANNE FOX " L .*pacK 59' Once the new commissioners are and "damn," the words in ing for that summer job! elected in the next general election, Pack question in these produc­ St. Johns young people the road commission must re-apply tions, I can only say that, looking for vacation work for the use of the money to pay the FRECHEN'S MARKET though these words are not can take the plunge by apply­ PdnCake Shepardsvllle bond. FOWLER a part of my vocabulary, ing for a job at the Clinton . Free Parking in Rear of Store they are used by many people County Memorial Pool next The four children of Mr. In our society. When these week. and Mrs. Michael Pruitt people are portrayed on supper were baptized on Palm Sun­ There'll be an open meet­ day at the Shepardsvllle (Continued from Page 1) stage they are to be shown ing for anyone seeking Hospital cm 224 2361 for what they are; for to do The St. Johns Exchange United Methodist Church. Use NEWS WANT ADS employment Tuesday at 4 Club's annual pancake sup­ otherwise would not do p.m. at the city municipal Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rounds Justice to the character and per will be held Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. Obie will explain how the hospital manage­ NEWS WANT ADS CAN SELL ANYTHING building. The gathering is ^.pril 8. The family style ment program could benefit the St. the play and would not be under the direction of Larry Rounds of Bath and their dinner will be served from mother, Mrs. Edith Round, Johns hospital and Clinton County 5 to 7 p.m. at Smith Hall a patient at-the Jackson citizens. Palm had reportedly re­ in St. Johns. Nursing Home in St. Johns quested permission to present the Advance tickets are avail­ were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Provincial House plans to the hospital able from any club member John Spencer on Palm Sun- board of directors but was refused or can be purchased at the • day. a meeting with them. door. Tickets ar.$1.50 for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Palm stated that Provincial House Springtime Is adults and $1 fW children. Barker and children of Lan­ is a taxpayer of the community and is sing were Palm Sunday vis­ interested medically in it. itors of Mr. and Mrs. John The public is invited to attend the Wellman Spencer. meeting. Picture Time attends conference iJ^JSMal till' lfc4#^ NEW YORK,N.Y.-Harold Wellman, president of Cen­ BUILDING OR tral National Bank of St. See All The Latest In Johns, and his wife, Bonnie, REMODELING attended the Commercial Lending Conference in New THIS SPRING? Kodak & Polaroid Cameras York City sponsored- by American Bankers Associ­ ation. Gov. Nelson A. 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For All Your CUSTOM SHEET KURT'S APPLIANCE Camera Needs Parr's R*M Pharmacy METAL SHOP 217 N. Clinton St CENTER St. Johns Shop At 201 N. Clinton St. Johns Phone 224-2837 47 Years Same Address PHONE 224-3895 DEWITT Clinton County News BATH Serving Bath, DeWitt, and Watertown Townships April 5,1972 edition DeWitt board to decide fate of principal By TIM YOUNKMAN of integrity in carrying out his duties law through which he can defend News Editor as principal, demonstrated by gos­ himself, siping and discussing the personal and "This has a very wrong founda­ DeWITT—The DeWitt Board of Ed­ school affairs of students, staff mem­ ucation were to meet in executive ses­ tion and hasn't a leg to stand on," bers, superintendent, board members she said of Mrs. Kristin's charges. sion Tuesday night to discuss recent and parents with me." allegations concerning the conduct "You have put this man and his of high school Principal Donald % . . This principal has shown him­ •family through suffering and punish­ Mueller. self to be unworthy of the.trust we have ment. All of these things are ad­ At a March 28 special public placed In him. He has not carried out ministrative matters. I question the hearing which attracted more than the duties for which he is paid with method and the purpose of the things 200 persons who jammed into the the competence we rightfully expect." said here." Scott Elementary building cafeteria, Mueller, who had declined comment "She said she had worked with the a citizen's group called the Com­ on any of the statements issued by principal and "I have not found him mittee for Truth in DeWitt requested the group, is expected to issue his to be immoral in any way. the dismissal of the prihcipal. remarks to the board during the Board Pres. Willard J. Reed said executive session meeting, Reed said. "We need a united front" when faced Monday that each board member has Mrs. Kristin said the "students with "the problems of youth," she received a copy of the allegations re­ brought the problem to me" and that said. "We cannot shrink from that vealed by Mrs. Bette Kristin, the she was "afraid for the children." responsibility." * citizen group spokesman, at the A handful of the spectators left Mrs. Radeke called the charges special hearing. He said the board will the audience after about 15 minutes "trivia," and asked "how can anyone make a decision Tuesday. into Mrs. Kristin's 35-minute ad­ remember these things adequately?" dress. "We plan to meet as a board, in James Smith, student council and executive session, and we plan to Mrs. Kristin said the conversations senior class president, said he had talk about it," Reed said. "The man and allegations-ranged from a "racial worked with the students and with has let some statements out in con­ joke" to comments regarding female the principal. "The students won't go Roy F. ' (Jack) Andrews, center, county commissioner from DeWitt fidence that he shouldn't have, but he students. She said he had commented to the principal or to me." Township, chats with James McNeely, left, chairman of the Democratic has done and is doing a good job as on several former staffmembersand He said he thought that the remarks principal," "made derogatory remarks about had contained more true than false state central committee and Robert Niblock, outgoing chairman of the people." Reed said the six-page statement statements, but that Mueller should Democratic Party in Clinton County, during a break in the county's party handed to the board by the citizen Mueller, who was present through­ not lose his job because of them. group was not a formal list of charges. out the hearing, did not answer any Supt. James Ritchie told the audi­ meeting Thursday night. "There are no dates here and nothing of the remarks since board mem­ ence that he had received a letter is documented," he said. bers had agreed that the public from the high school faculty, which hearing was solely for the people who all teachers had signed, urging the Reed said he deplored the way the wanted to make statements and have allegations were revealed by Mrs. board to operate under the Tenure the members take the remarks under Act of 1934, when dealing with the Bath sewer plan stalls Kristin and her group. "She shouldn't advisement. have gone that far," he noted. "Itwas allegations. BATH—With plans completed and Roy Van Sickle, township super­ since filed the final plans, which quite obvious what she was trying to At the start of the meeting, Mueller Ritchie said any school admlris- township officials anxious to get the visor, said Monday night that there were approved by the county Depart­ accomplish." made a brief statement indicating trator must be certified by the state project underway, construction of a will not be any federal money, which ment of Public Works in March. he was sorry if he had off ended any of as a teacher and should qualify under new sewage disposal system for Bath must pay half of the project, until Construction was slated to start In addressing the board, Mrs. the people. Aug. 1 with a completion target of Kristin said she had compiled the the tenure act for the same due Township has stalled again. at least July 1, the start of fiscal . r.Mrs^LydJa .Radeke,, high-school, process .afforded a teacher. The sewage1 disposal plan, origin-'^ ^^1*^73^ August*1973.'/ j i w- « » ,'*, f "conversations* 'and Tacts* 'from the ' counselor, was allowed to speak in n rf 1*968-69 school year to present.'In He said before the board could ally proposed Jfi 1966 by then Supri^ * * Onff^ea" V ago, 'thr skte't Watei TnVplan~invo£yes a modern trend > Mueller's behalf. act, the [members must'have''a*copy* 'resources commission ordered the of l&ttlrit upV regionii-tVpe system, % her opening remarks, she asked for visor Gerald Shepard, now chairman u '"I've *sat here through this pre­ of the charges in writing and hold a of the Clinton County Board of Com­ township' to formulate a plan for a in cooperation with surrounding gov- the principal's removal. *As a pa­ sentation and I was surprised," she rent of a DeWitt High School student public hearing. The board would then missioners, won't begin until federal new sewer system. That preliminary ernments. Bath Township's system said. "We spoke with the students and have between 30 to 45 days to make funds are available for the estimated plan was submitted Aug. 1 and will be linked to the DeWitt Town- • and a taxpayer in the DeWitt School we do have a due process of District, I ask that the DeWitt board a decision. $3.1 million project. approved and township officials have ship system on the township bound­ of education move to immediately aries, utilizing DeWitt's disposal suspend from duty and refuse to renew plant. Van Sickle said he would be the contract of Principal Donald meeting with DeWitt Township offic­ Solving problems with no annexation ials soon to discuss details and deter­ Mueller." mining a cost for using the disposal She said the grounds for dismissal By LEE PETERS voted to accept the CAPACOG con­ But, VanSickle continued, now a A meeting is set for April 19 plant. included "incompetence and irre­ News Special Writer cept. Supervisor King announced that year's trial membership is planned for all those who have indicated The new system will serve the sponsibility in carrying out his duties no official action has been recorded without a large budget and the board a desire to become a part of as principal and teacher; and immor­ majority of Bath Township residents BATH—Solving regional govern­ and currently there are no plans to do is looking favorably to it. It's a good CAPACOG, according to John Roet- at first, Van Sickle said, including ality in conducting his affairs as mental problems without political so. way to discuss and solve regional man. A Meridian Twp. supervisor, principal and teacher." residents on part of State Road, all annexation. Others who have voiced approval problems, he stated, such as sewage Roetman is the group's acting chair­ of the Park Lake area, Ann Street, Mrs. Kristin charged that Mueller That's how Bath Township Super­ to CAPACOG are Delta Twp., Eaton and police protection. And there's a man. the entire Village of Bath and a "wastes time and that of students and visor Roy VanSickle describes the County; Delhi, Lansing and Meridian lot of muscle being put to this type Organizational and structural northern subdivision. The pipeline staff and in this way, wastes tax role of the newly-created Capital Townships, Ingham County, and the of government. needs will be reviewed at the session will travel west on Clark Road to dollars. He spends hours of school Area Council of Governments cities of Lansing and East Lansing. Speaking for Watertown, Open- along with by-laws. Also to be dis­ the railroad tracks and East on Clark time talking to me and others on the (CAPACOG). Eaton's Windsor Twp. and Aleidon lander revealed he believes cussed are policies, problems and to the hill, which would include the phone or in person about non-school Van Sickle -and township super­ Twp. in Ingham have not given their CAPACOG will become an important priorities. proposed new Bath High School. related matters . ..Students have had aspect In this area. He added that it's visors Herman Openlander of Water- o.k. A date will be set at that time for The Township plans were produced their activity periods, lunch time and town and Milton King of DeWitt have VanSickle reported that an official a good way to talk over problems with the first organizational meeting to class time misused. Classes have townships who have the same thing by Fishbeck, Thompson and Carr, attended organizational sessions of resolution was adopted by the Bath elect officers. v civil engineering consultants. been left unattended or in the charge CAPACOG. Included is a nine-town­ board at its Monday night meeting. in common. of an office worker, while staff mem­ ship area servingthe greater Lansing Van Sickle said there has been He added that originally CAPACOG Acting as the official planning body little objection to the sewer system, ber is tieduplisteningtotheprincipal area. had called for a $30,000 annual bud­ for CAPACOG is the Tri-County Re­ DeWitt chief talk of matters not pertaining to DHS." an issue that had exploded several Although all three have commented get with a fulltime director and gional Planning Commission, which times in the past when a project She described the immorality part favorably to its benefit to the southern secretary, which he personally did includes all governmental units with of the charge as "hypocrisy and lack talks on drugs of this size was proposed. He noted Clinton area, only DeWitt has not not agree with. the Clinton-Ingham-Eaton County re­ that people are becoming aware at gion, ST. JOHNS - Drugs in Clinton the poor conditions and there is a Jfff Tri-County's executive director County was the subject of DeWitt need for the sewer system. He said Herb Maier said the Capital Area Chief of Police Charles Anderson he has had to issue orders for sev­ Council effect is limited and con­ When he spoke to Clinton County eral residents to put In holding tanks cerned mainly with Lansing area Senior Citizens March 28. because the natural drainage was so growth. "We try to give the complete Assisted by Clinton County Deputy poor. picture over the whole region," he Sheriff, Tony Hufnagel, Anderson He added that the sewer system, explained, "where they get together ,showed various kinds of drugs. He as an informal group and work for as proposed, would be able to service told the group he feels legalization most of the township's expected pop­ public improvement. They have no of some drugs would mean more legislative authority." ulation growth to the south, in the trouble. Park Lake area, Her suggestion won DeWitt youth cash, saved money elected atBJU LANSING—Mrs. Emogene VanDe** GREENVILLE, S.C. - Alan Lee that cash be made available in desig­ Cropsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Har­ Casteele, 8872 HerbisonRoad, Eagle, nated field offices to pay for small was among seven state employees mon G. crospey of 5833 W. Howe local purchases. This eliminated Rd., DeWitt, has beenelectedathletic who won cash awards for cost-saving preparation of thousands of invoice- suggestions that resulted in first director of Chi Alpha PI Literary vouchers which take considerable, Society at Bob Jones University, year net savings to Michigan of time and effort to process through $69,233, Sidney Singer, state per­ Greenville, S.C. A 1970 graduate of Lansing.^ The idea was used state DeWitt High School, Cropsey Is a sonnel director announced Friday. wide by the department, saving . Mrs. VanDeCasteele, a supervisor sophomore atBJUmajoringinmathe­ $20,000 annually. matics. with the state department, suggested Edgar w. Potter (323 N. Walnut, a change* In- procedure; She sug­ Membership in one of the 42 lit­ Lansing), a revenue executive with erary societies is open to the more gested that when scheduling license the Department of Treasury, earned appeal board hearings on certain than 4,500 students who attend Bob a $1,000 maximum award for his Jones University, which is often cases that one form rather than three suggestion which saves - $11,379 in separate forms be used to notify" called the "World's Most Unusual direct labor costs. Potter's sug­ University." The literary societies all people involved. Thesavings which gestion resulted in use of a data result annually amount to $1,318 and sponsor intramural -competition in computer run to verify individual debatings, sports, etc. earned a $130 award. income tax refunds, eliminating According to Singer, the state manual effort. awarded $4,083 for all of the sug­ Ronald D. Webster (2247 Kenmore Authority meet Mrs. Bette Kristin, standing at left, starts to hand out her six- gestions used by various state Drive, Okemos), a graphic presen­ agencies. tation designer with the Department LANSING—The Capital Region Air­ page statement which called, for the resignation of DeWitt High School Other employees winning cash of Commerce, now with the Executive. port Authority Board will meet on Principal Donald Mueller during a jammed session of the Board of Ed­ were: Office, earned the maximum state Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m., at Thomas w. Haddon (209 Ferguson, award of $1,000. Webster suggested Capital City Airport, Lansing. ucation Tuesday night. Standing at right is Willard J. Reed, school board Lansing), a business executive with the same map scale be used by all The meeting will be held in the president. the Department of Natural Resources, local, state and federal agency Authority offices, tliir-j floor of the was awarded $1,000 for suggesting (Continued on Page 9A) terminal building. 4A CLINTON-COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan April 5, 1972 Brown, Miss Pifer Couple exchange repeat wedding vows vows in DeWitt DeWITT—DeWitt Com­ white roses was worn by the ST. JOHNS-Miss Wendy performed the double-ring fore an altar decorated with munity Church was the set­ mother of the groom. Doreen Pifer and Thomas service for the daughter of large carnations mixed with ting for the exchange of Jerry Glisson of Lansing Lynn Brown exchanged wed­ Mr. and Mrs. John E. Pifer, mums in colors of lavender wedding vows February 4 at was his brother's best man. ding vows in a candlelight 811 E. State, and the son of and white with pink bows. seven o'clock in the evening Ushers were Doug Sickle, ceremony at seven, o'clock Mrs. Edna Brown, 609 N. Given in marriage by her between Jean Hein and Wil­ Clare, and Dave Mollitor, father, the bride selected an liam C. Glisson. DeWitt, brothers-in-law of SPIRES—A girl, Wendy in the evening Feb. 26 atthe Morton. Nicole, was born to Mr. and United Methodist Church in Organist was Rhonda ivory satin gown with ivory The bride is the daughter the couple. Venice lace and ivory satin of Mr. and Mrs. Frank La- Following the ceremony, a Mrs. Thomas D. Spires of the presence of 350 guests. Woodbury who provided tra­ 606 W. Cass St, St Johns The Rev. Harold E. Homer ditional nuptial music be- ribbon on the bodice, skirt Pratt, Clare, while Mr. and reception was held at 2521 and removable chapel train. Mrs. Billy B. Glisson, 205 Barstow Rd., Lansing. The on'March 19 at Clinton Me­ A high crown collar was set W. Bennett Rd., Lansing, are wedding cake was an open morial Hospital. She on a squared net yoke with the bridegroom's parents. Bible with the wedding vows weighed 7 1/2 pounds. The long Juliet sleeves accented The double-ring candlelight and was cut by Mrs. Janice baby has one brother. with ivory lace and ribbon. ceremony was performed by Syckle of Clare, sister of the Grandparents are Mr. and The full-length skirt fell Rev. Murl Eastman. bride. Mrs. Janet Mollitor, Mrs. Paul Spires and Gordon Maltry and Mrs. Shirley from an empire waistline Given in marriage by her Mrs. Joyce McViccor and Rehkemper. The motner is trimmed with ivory ribbon father, the bride selected a Miss Mary Glisson, sisters the former Phyllis J. Mal- and centered with an ivory light blue polyester empire of the groom also assisted try. bow. A chapel - length veil street length knit dress with with serving. was accented by lace and KEVIN THELEN a bonded lace top and long Special guests present HARPER - A girl, ribbon trim. Her matching DEANNA RADEMACHER fitted sleeves. A shoulder were the couple's seven Camelot headplces was Michelle Ann, was born to ST.JOHNS Mr. and Mrs. graduate of Rodney B.Wilson length veil fell from her children and the grand­ styled in lace identical to Mr. and Mrs. David Harper Dennis Rademacher of S. High School, andis employed seed pearl crown. She held parents of the groom. The that of the dress with a of Aurora, Colo., March 30, Lowell Road, St. Johns, an­ at M.A.C. M.A. an affiliate a long stem Blue American bride's grandparents were double chapel - length veil She weighed 7 pounds, 6 nounce the engagement of The prospective groom is Beauty rose with white satin unable to attend. ounces. Grandparents are with blusher. She carried a their daughter, Deanna to streamers. For a wedding trip to multi-colored nosegay cen­ a 1969 graduate of Pewamo- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harper Kevin M. Thelen. He is the Maid of honor, Linda Hein Traverse City, the new Mrs. tered around a candlelit Westphalia High School and and Mr. and Mrs. Francis son of Mr. and Mrs. Linus wore a street length light Glisson chose a red and lamp with matching velvet is employed at Sealed Power J. Fedewa. The mother is the Thelen of Tallman Road, blue dress of lace over taf­ white slack suit. They are streamers. in St. Johns. former Diane Fedewa. Westphalia. A September 30weddingis feta with a chiffon cowl neck­ now at 1101 S. Lansing St, Maid of honor was Patty The bride-elect is a 1969 planned by the couple. line. Her Juliet cap of light St. Johns. FELDBAUSCH - A boy, Nuser, St. Johns and brides­ blue lace secured a shoulder Brent Michael, was born to maids were Suzanne Sippola, length veil. She carried a Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feld- Lansing, Lexa Swatman, long stem Blue American pausch, of Fowler, on March Chris Holcomb and Shirley *}&&}'*€ inyayed Beauty rose with blue satin Coming Events 24, at Carson City Hospital. K**v Henning, all of St. Johns. streamers. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 Rachael Harlow, St. Johns Dona Hein, bridesmaid, April 5—St. Johns New­ ounces. Grandparents are and Linda Harris, Perry, chose a light orchid and comers will meet at the Mr. Kenneth Feldpausch of were candle lighters, and white lace dress with a Central National Bank at 8 Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Michelle Harris, Perry, was bouquet of blue and white p. m. A flower arranging Vernon Benjamin of rural flower girl. rosebuds. demonstration will be given. Fowler. The attendants wore dark The bride's mother was Please bring a white ele­ phant. purple velvet hostess skirts dressed in a two-piece light PEWAMO (c) GEORGE- with matching bolero vests blue ensemble with a cor­ April 6 - The Ladies A son, Douglas Joseph was and ivory satin blouses with sage of pink and white roses. Auxiliary of St Johns V.F.W. born March 22 at 8:44 a'.m. high standup collars and A light pink double knit dress Post 4113 will meet Thurs­ in St. Lawrence Hospital in ivory Venice lace down the with a corsage of pink and day April 6 at 8 p.m. for Lansing to Mr. and Mrs. front. Small flowered head­ their regular business meet­ Bruce George, Route 1, pieces were worn in colors larriagev > ing. There will be the annual Pewamo. Grandparents of of purple, lavender and election of officer s and other the baby boy, who weighed ivory. Each carried large very important business to 6 pounds^ 5 ounces are Mr. long-stemmed mums with be taken care of. All mem­ and Mrs. kTheo Arens, West­ matching velvet streamers bers are asked to please be phalia, and Mr. and Mrs, of purple and lavender. Michael T. Brown, 20, present Joseph George, Pewamo. Jim VanBelkim was best 8902 Herbison Rd., Eagle, April 7—Church Women The mother is the former MRS. THOMAS LYNN BROWN man, with Stan Pifer, Denny Cynthia K. Suboski, 18, United Executive meeting Diane Arens. Moore, Mike Henning and 7275 E. St JoeHwy,Grand will be held at 1:30 p.m. Terry Brown, all of St. Johns PATRICIA ARLENEISZLER Ledge. in the lounge at the United as groomsmen. Ushers were LINDA JO HASSE Thomas Ray Bullard, 23, Methodist Church in St. WBlue Star Mothers { TCim Butcher, Elsie and ST. JOHNS-The engage­ DeWITT - Mr. and Mrs. R - 4, St. Johns, Gail L. Johns. Stephen Smith, St. Johns with ment of Linda Jo Hasse, to Alvin Iszler, 1240 Jason* Rd. Shafley, 20, 310 E. Sturgls Bruce Pifer Jr., St. Johns as James R, Parr, son of Mr. DeWitt, announce the St, St. Johns, \ April 8 — The annual Ovid ring bearer. and -Mrs. Raymond Parr, engagement of their daughter Virgil Samuel Smith, 30, IOOF Lodge fish supper will The Blue Star Mothers Special- guest was Mrs. 207 W. Cass, St, Johns, is Patricia Arlene to Richard Box 291, Westphalia, be held at the hall on North Chapter 88 met at the Con­ gregational Church on March Ora Rhines of St. Johns, the announced by her parents, Alien Riddle, son of Mr. and Marscha Ann Schavey, 28, Main Street from 5 to 7 25 with President Edna groom's grandmother! Mr/ andMrs. Francis Hasse, Mrs. Donald Riddle, 110 . Box 336, Westphalia. p.m. Adults §2, children El'dred presiding" officer, is,,i>£,'.E,Qnb,wlng a reception., at lOldjUWashington, Traverse Wight St, St Johns. * Kenneth wtlliam Beach, $1.25. All you'ean eat*" ' the VFW Hall in St. Johns, City.^ 7.** The bride-elect, a 1970 ' 20, 1380 Maple Court, April 8 — Potluck supper It was Approved by vote 1 of the Chapter to make a the newlyweds left for a The"bride-elect isajunior St. Johns High School grad­ Ovid, Kathryn SueWeisen- at Lowe Church 7:30 p.m. 15557 North East St. contribution £Q Cancer Fund, southern wedding trip. The at Central Michigan Univer­ uate, is employed by Farm berg, 19, S. Main Rd., Ovid. Male quartet from Alma and Lansing Ph. 482-6273 coin card collection and to new Mrs. Brown chose a sity and the prospective Bureau Insurance. The Patrick G. Cavanaugh, First Nighters will enter­ send for more Blue Star PROFESSIONAL CAREER^ lavender* pantsuit for her bridegroom is a Ferris State prospective bride groom 26, 41,5 Bradley, Owosso, tain. W.S.C.S. will furnish Mothers' flags for grave going away outfit. They plan College junior. graduated from Rodney B. Betty J. Smith, 24, 16696 drink and rolls. Everyone IN THE BEAUTY FIELD markers, CLINIC to travel toSpaininOctober, No definite wedding date Wilson High School in 1968. Clinton Rd., Lansing. welcome. CfENTO New classes starting Marie Whitford was nom­ the first Tuesday of Both are 1969 graduates has been set. He was discharged from mil­ THE April 8 — Ovid Oddfellows inated to be a member of PUBLIC every month of Rodney B. Wilson High itary service in January and Lodge fish supper, N. Main School and the bride attended is now employed at Olds- Celebrate the Big Dipper branch of the For further information, write or call St., Ovid. All you can eat State Blue Star Mothers. Mrs. Sonnenberg, Manager. Lansing Business Univer - mobile. anniversary Adults $2, children $1.25. An invitation was accepted MEMBER OF All services rendered by supervised sity. They are now at home A Sept. 30, 1972 wedding Serving 5 to 7 p.m. senior students for a minmum charge. Mr. and Mrs. Charley by members to attend the NATIONAL at 1104 Dakin St., Lansing. is being planned. April 11—Bingham Grange ASSOCIATION OF Woodbury, former St. Johns 30th Anniversary of Lansing FREE Cnlling All Ages will meet at the hall at u igs & Hairpiecesi residents, now of Sheridan Chapter 12 on April 14. COSMETOLOGY PARKING Ctmcur i!> no tespcctci of ago. 8 p.m. A short business Cleaned jud "iiylrd. will be guests of honor at A n invitation was read SCHOOLS It kills both young and old. The meeting will be held followed Announce an open house in celebration from DeWitt Chapter 99 to dollnis you give to tliu Ameri­ by an evening of card playing. can Cancel Society may help of their 50th wedding anni­ attend the County Meeting Light refreshments to be wipe out cancel m yow life­ versary. April 27 w|th potluck supper. time. served, marriage The event will be hosted by This was accepted. their children at the Munici­ April 13 —Farm Bureau Tickets were sold for the Mr. and Mrs. RoyWenner at pal Building Hall on E. will hold their next meet­ State* Card Party to be held R-3, Ithaca, formerly St. Walker St Sunday April 9 ing at 8 p.m. at Middlebury April 6 in the Community tmowj She Stm Johns, announce the mar­ from 2 to 5 p.m. Church. The hosts are Mr. Room of Central National riage of their daughter, Lois Mr. Woodbury and the and Mrs. Oliver Van Dyne, Bank at 1 p.m. Irene Wenner to Wessie Mr. and Mrs. Russell Potter Plans were completed by Douglas Sullivan, son of former Lulu Ritter were ( married April 7, 1922, and and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest members to put on a Bingo Mrs. Linda Cole, 434 Oak Dennlson, Party at Grand Rapids March St., Maple Rapids. have lived most of their married life in and around April 15—L i t tl e League 30. t * The couple was united in St. Johns. Mr. Woodbury Benefit Dance will be held The committee for April marriage by Rev. Meyers in was employed by the city of at St. Joseph's School gym meeting Is Ruth Barrett, a double ring ceremony St. Johns for many years and at 8:30 p.m. sponsored by Edna Eldred, Faye Osgood March 11 at Maple Rapids retired several years ago. the St. Johns Jaycees. Tick­ and Rose^Wilkie won the Congregational Church. Friends and relatives are ets are available from any mystery prize. They will make their home invited to attend the open Jaycee member , Little in Saline, Mich. house. It is requested there League team managers, be no gifts. Clinton National Bank a nd The maligned professor who sent" his wife 'to the Trust Company, Dean's Cancer has seven warning bank, and kissed his money Hardware, Woodbury's signals: Change in bowel or Keep the waters where you goodbye was a realist—not Flower Shop and Dry, Dock bladder habits; a sore that does boat safe and clean, by bring­ absent-minded. not heal; unusual bleeding or ing your litter ashore. Lounge. discharge; thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere; indiges­ tion or difficulty in swallowing; obvious change in wart or mole; nagging cough or hoarseness. If you nave a signal, see your Owosso Beauty Academy doctor right away, the Ameri­ can Cancer Society says. 918 Corunna Ave. Ph. 725-8775 1963 - 1972 Have you talked to anyone about cpiigiwth Announcement Tund Financial Arrangements Need No Longer Be A Barrier To Your Future lately?

Inquire without obligation for a On March 1st we commencedia new.financing program that will free Prospectus,.. enable anyone with a sincere desire to attend school, to do so. Under this program we will'enroll 20 students at a time. Be among the The sight-seeing Sandler. Be an eye-catcher anywhere in these colorful crinkle vinyl first to take advantage of this new, easy to understand, no red tape boots. Matching heel and groovy sole (to make it* skidproof). Styled for right now by EDWARD B. CARR program. , SANDLER of Bostofi, BLACK, BONE, MAVY, WHITE If you believe the employment outlook is bleak, we would like to show RAINBOW LAKE you.our 1971 record of new graduate students employed. This trend is con­ MAPLE RAPIDS, MICH, 48853 tinuing into 1972. The beauty business is an industry which may feel a slowdown but never Also Owosso, 517 682-4223 a complete standstill. As long lis women continue to care aboutJthelrAp­ ST. JOHNS CONOMY Durand, and pearance there will be a demand for cosmetologists. E SHOE STORSTOftE • Registered RciHesenUlive 121 N. Clinton Strand's Shoes, ONE ELEVEN DISTRIBUTION COM PANT Ffftt ifl'foot FoiMom with FamOut trond lha« issocialed wilh Phone 224-2213 Ionia Philadelphia tile Iniutmc* Company

#t April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 5A SI i* \ ?t Hazel Ballantine: 33 years CLINTON COUNTY NEWS PAGE St Johns of service to Clinton ASCS By LEE PETERS MRS.HILABROSS . ST. JOHNS - When Mrs. | for Women | St. Johns young j people March 29, Mrs, Nellie Hazel Ballantine put in her home fori the* Easter holi­ Perry, Mr. and Mrs. first day on the Job in 1939 days were Joan Rosekrans, Maynard Perry, Mr. arid for the Agricultural Adjust­ Barbara Maler, Theresa, Mrs. Gale Perry and Mrs. ment Act in Clinton County, Voisonet, David Beaman,' - Joyce Salters attended fun­ she didn't know it would be Public hearing Tuesday on Larry ^akefleld, Curtis eral services for her brother her life's work. Keck, Cathy Davis and VJcki and their Uncle Frank W. But that's the way it turned Kellogg. All are students at Crockett. out as Friday, March 31, * women's rights bill Ferris State College in 'Big marked the end of a 33- ( Mr. Crockett passed away LANSING-State Senator It would then become effec­ Rapids.. at his home in Willis, Mich. year career for the rural Elsie woman with the federal William S. Ballenger (R- tive two years after rati­ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley March 25, He had been in Ovid) today urged mid- fication. Four states have WALLS'WEBB Losey of Ann Arbor, and Mr. failing health tor sometime. office, now known as the Clinton Agriculture Stabili­ Michigan citizens to attend already approved the and Mrs. Ralph Aberpathy Services were held at the a public hearing Tuesday on amendment. of Grand Rapids, were, Sun­ Liverance Funeral Home in zation and Conservation Committee. proposed ratification of the day dinner guests attoe^ome Fowlerville, with burial at so-called Women's Equal of Mrs. George Glover. Greenwood Cemetery there. Mrs. Ballantlne's seen Bridgeville a lot of changes since her Rights amendment to the Henry Dellar is home after Frank W. Crockett was U.S. Constitution. By Mrs Thelma Woodbury a three-week vacation in born May 2, 1888 in St. early days of employment with the ASCS. At the same time, the Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hum­ Florida. Johns, son of the late Mr. 31-year-old Republican House Guests at the home and Mrs. Andrew Crockett. The primary practice back bert and sons, Mr. and Mrs. lawmaker blasted House and Douglas Hulbert and daugh­ of the Rev. and Mrs* Averill He spent his younger years 'then was soil conservation, Senate Democrats for "foot- M. Carson are their parents, here. the longtime worker remem­ ter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul dragging and bald-faced hy­ Loomls and daughters and Mrs. Frank TascheotSouth- He is also survived by a bers. There were very few pocrisy" in falling to support field, and Mr, and Mrs, Clyde son David Crockett of Willis, loans and we had a large Mrs. Claribelle Niemen efforts to approve the were supper guests of Mr.' Carson of Middletoyn, Pa. seven granddaughters, one suga^r beet program, she amendment before the Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Ben­ grandson and some great­ adds. The office operated and Mrs, John Woodbury, Legislature's Easter re­ Easter Sunday. son returned Thursday night grandchildren. under a three-member cess. from a three month's stay county committee which be­ A public hearing will be Henry Schmid Sr, had in Tucson, Ariz. Thej were came manager headed in held on Ballenger's reso­ minor surgery at Sparrow met at Capitol City Airport East Victor 1950. Hospital March 29 and re­ By Mrs Ray Ketchum lution (SJR "GG") to ratify by their great-grandchildren the Equal Rights amendment turned home, March 30. Mrs, Chad and Heidi Mungen who Many days she drove a Schmid spent Tuesday night Model A over Clinton roads on April 11 at 2 p.m. in the were accompanied by pheir Seven Story Office Building with Mrs. Olive Anthony of Wayne Scott of Niles spent to get to the office which Lansing. parents, Mr. and' Mrs. from Friday until Sunday auditorium to the west of the Benson Munger. U was first located on the third MRS.. HAZEL BALLANTINE Brian Hulbert, son of Mr, with his parents, Mr. and floor of the Clinton National State Capitol in Lansing. Mrs. KennethL, Jonei.was Mrs. Ray Scott and Roy. Mr. and her husband Norvalwant time with their son, Rex and Last week, Ballenger and Mrs, Douglas Hulbert is Bank buiding. ?My first day still confined toCarsonHos- hostess to a family galher- and Mrs. Claude Reed, at work I parked In front of to travel and to spend more family. ' moved to suspend the Senate ing of 25, Easter Sujiday. cousins of the S c o 11 s of rules in order to ratify the pital. His condition is im­ the firehall," she recalls, 3$3»8#»WK^^ proved at this writing, Out-of-town guests wer^Mr. Battle Creek, were guests "and I didn't know it was a amendment immediately, ++++++ and Mrs. William Ogllsbee from Sunday until Tuesday. *no parking zone until I got l ten h< but despite strong Repub­ Mr, andMrs.GarySkinner of Gregory, Mrs. Ca!*l A, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ketchum a ticket." lican support, his motion and daughter, Tina moved to Schutt of Jackson, Mr. and Sharon Stoy entertained their Pedro Club I Anniversary open house articles accompanied by a S failed because of nearly Pickford March 31 where he Mrs. Sidney J.Keysof Jllsie, Other times remaining in unanimous opposition by will work for his father In Lynn Smith Saturday evening to a pot-, Mrs. Ballantlne's memories photo must be In the News office no later than 5 •§ June 24 the Daniel Bross fami / and luck supper after which p.m. on Friday to insure coverage in the next edition § Senate Democrats in the the implement business..Mr. Carol Stoy of Lansing. include the war years when fi of the paper. jK, evenly-divided chamber. To and Mrs. Henry Schmid Sr. Pedro was played with high the office' dealt with farm Easter Sunday dinner prizes going to Manie Bar­ :•:• Articles brought in later than Friday will be used gj: take effect, the amendment accompanied them to Pick- guests at the home of Mc. and machinery rationing and the :•:• as time and space allow. }<• must be ratified by Legis­ ford, Friday and returned rett and Orval White and low big long year of 1953. She Mrs. Maurice Witbveen to Pauline White and Claude latures in at least 38 states. home Saturday. were their mother^ f:Mrs. tells of handling wheat loans Ingersoll. in addition to some for corn. Martin Witteveen of Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bar­ and their brother and fam­ Mrs. Ballantine, who ad­ J rett entertained their daugh­ ily, Mr. and Mrs ;/Norman ter Mr. and Mrs. Stanley mits she started at the' Witteveen and stills, Scott Morrill and grandsons, Mr. bottom and worked her way, and David, of Ionit. and Mrs. Douglas Morrill up, stayed with the ASCS Florence Newton and and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis when it moved to headquar­ Marian Clark are home, Morrill and family of ters above Dean's Hardware after spending several weeks Laingsburg Sunday. The oc­ In the 40»B. Then In 1951 it in the hospital aid visiting casion was in honor of the opened for business in theSt. Mrs. Newton's son-in-law latter's daughter, Shannon's Johns Laundrybuildingatthe and daughter, MIJ and Mrs. corner of Spring and State GROW UP birthday, who was one year Streets. Richard StraithJ in Ann old. Arbor. I' Mr, and Mrs. Jesse Perk­ When new offices were Ten members of the ins entertained their chil­ readied at 100 S. Ottawa in so do your Women's Fellowship of the dren, grandchildren^ and^ 1964, Mrs. Ballantine was First Congregational Church ; great-gragdcjlldg.ep ^gas^erX there Jo 0fy&,j$&$m£rs, as were 'in ^attenlance'/ 'at'a1- lr Sunday. ,. t . , , ... chief ^program, pl*erkj; Andu:; luncheon at thi Lansing Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hol- serve thenx.well she jnjs» as„n responsibilities YWCA, sponsoW by the' landsworth and Jill of Lan­ indicated by the presentation women of Plymouth'Congre­ sing spent Easter Sunday to her of several merit gational Church! Er. James with their grandparents, Mr. awards. In February at the Walter, President,of Pied­ and Mrs. Orval White. Michigan ASCS Conference to them! mont College, was oe speak­ in Grand Rapids, she was the er. I Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott and Roy spent Easter Sun­ recipient of an outstanding After spending tie spring day with their son, Mr. and service citation and a $100 vacation with hisparents, Mrs. Charles Scott of De- cash award. Mr. and Mrs. John ,. Jones, Witt. Richard Jones retu ledSun- At a retirement dinner day to Houghton, ihere he party Tuesday at Daley's Either speak from exper­ given by co-workers, Mrs. is a student at Michigan ience, or from experience Technological University. Ballantine revealed she has don't speak. no special future plans. She

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She grad­ Funeral Homes, Inc., Ovid, Casper, 79, 513 Baldwin Rd., uated from Elsie High School Gondoliers,* a Gilbert and for Leo Hanes, 77, who died Sullivan production to be Mason died April 2 at Mason and attended Valparaiso Col­ March 29 at Rademacher General Hospital following lege^ staged by the Performing and Nursing Home, St. Johns. Creative Arts Department of a lengthy illness. She was first married to Rev. Earl Copelin offici­ Lansing Community College, Born in Westphalia March Arthur, Turner in Valparaiso ated with burial in Maple She's Sue Sibley, a voice 13, 1893, son of John and and upon his death In 1945 Grove Cemetery. Frances Casper, he was returned to Elsie, She then "The Singing Cop," student at LCC and a mem­ Born May 2, 1894, son of ber of the Collegiate Choir, married to the former married Alton Fizzell at Lt Wilbarn Legree, Joseph H. and Eva Hanes, Albena Cook. A farmer, he Elsie May 6, 1960. She was s At St. Johns, she was a he attended Ovid and Mead member of the concert choir had resided in the St. Johns, a member of the Elsie United a school safety con­ schools. He was married Westphalia and Mason area Methodist Church. and appeared in the musical to Lucy Gage in Owosso sultant from 'Davi­ all of his life. Surviving are her husband production "Where's Dec. 7, 1915. A carpenter, Surviving are two sons, and one brother, Harry Crell son, will appear at Charley* and in "The he had resided in Ovid and Edward and Raymond of of Pa\y Paw. Mikado." vFairfield Townships for 60 Grove Bible Church, Tom O. Thompson, pro­ John Forsythe, left, television star, and Jerome Mason; three daughters, < j years. Mrs. Thelma King, Leslie, Price Road, this ducer and director of the P. Cavanagh, 1972 State Crusade Chairman, chat with Surviving are three daugh­ operetta, will conduct three Mrs. Ilena Moelter, Haslett LeRoy Teall 'Sunday, He will join Mrs. Gaylord Crowell, crusade chairman of Clinton ters, Mrs. Leola DeVries, and Mrs. Evelyn McClung, performances. The initial Grand Haven, Mrs. Esther in worship services performance is^ scheduled Mason; 10 grandchildren; ST. JOHNS—LeRoyDewey County, holding up the -Sword of Hope at the 1972 Rlttiger, Pasadena, Calif., five great-grandchildren; a Teall, 73, of Route 4, Jason for April 8 in the Gardner and Mrs. Edna McDiarmid, at 11 a.m0 after Junior High School Auditor­ Crusade Kick-off sponsored by the American Can,cer sister, Mrs. Bertha Hagler, Rd,, died April 1 at Ionia Ovid; a son Donald of Lan­ St. Johns and two brothers, Manor a ter a long illness. visiting the Sunday ium. Mason High School will Society, Michigan Division. sing; 14 grandchildren, and host the second performance John of Mason and Charles F u n e • a 1 services were School at 10 a.m. four great-grandchildren. of Cleveland. Tuesday at Hoag Funeral April 10, An Olivet perform­ $ One daughter preceded him Funeral services were Home, St. Johns. Rev. Aver- Theme for the pro­ ance is scheduled for April GOAL IS 20,800 in death. 13. Wednesday at JewettFuneral ill Carfeon officiated with gram is "Decision burial In Carson CityCeme- Choreography is in the Home, Mason, with Inter­ tery. / Day> imaginative and capable Maude ment in Maple Grove Ceme­ hands-of Barbara Rutledge. Clinton unit seeks tery,* Mason. Mr.peall wasbornJunel, Magazines go Original costumes are being Mayers 1898, n Clare County, son of prepared by William Bruch. Willian and Sabina Razor- Mary Boyd Teall. He had resided in this Creative design is supplied ST. JOHNS - Funeral on sale at P-W area nost of his life. He by Norm Sedalmaler, and 72 cancer funds services are today, April 5 workel at Oldsmobile for 33 PEWAMO -WESTPHAUA technical direction by Arthur from Osgood Funeral Home ELSIE (c) - Funeral years vhere he was affiliated — The Pewamo - Westphalia McViccar. Thompson is as­ LANSING-A 1972 county Detroit, as master of cere­ will die of cancer in the for Mrs. Maude Mayers, 69, services for Mrs. Mary with le Quarter Century sophomore class is sponsor­ sisted by Donna Bixler, stu­ goal of $20,800 has been monies, and Dr. Robert M. state of Michigan in 1972. 411 S. Mead, St, Johns. She (Mamie) Boyd, 88, form­ Club .nd retired in 1962. ing a magazine subscription dent producer, and Sally accepted by Mrs. Gaylord O'Bryan, speaking on cancer The encouraging fact is that passed away April 2 at Clin­ erly of 303 E. CorunnaAve., sale starting April 12 and Schloemer, student director. Crowell. Clinton County research. there are now 1,500,000 ton Memorial Hospital after Corunna were held at the Sur\ ving are four daugh-' continuing for two weeks. As a community service American Cancer Society It Is estimated that 14,200 Americans cured of cancer. a short illness. Rev. Averlll Owosso First Church of ters, Irs. Loraine Hilda- There are over 300 mag­ crusade chairman. Carson officiated with burial Christ, April 3 with the Rev. bridle, Lansing, Mrs. azines to choose from. project, the Gondoliers cast was chosen by open audition, Funds collected byClinton at Union Home Cemetery. Ivan C. Odor officiating. Lucile VanAmburg, Cigarette smoking can rob and is therefore an inter­ County Unit volunteers will Fitzpatrick appointed Mrs. Mayers was born Burial was in Ridge Road Livonl, Mrs. Betty Morley, you of years of life, Nobody esting combination. be used for education pro­ March 19, 1903, in'Gratiot Cemetery. Arrangements Laings urg and Mrs. Dor­ . likes a quitter, but we do says gram, service to the cancer LANSING — The appoint­ County, daughter of Samuel were made at Carters Fun­ othy \ tnacek, 'Haslett; two the American Cancer Society. The orchestra will con­ patient and research. A goal eral Home of Elsie. sons, iasil and Russell of sist primarily of members ment of StuartL. Fitzpatrick and Anna Grubaugh. She wed for Michigan of $2,200,000 Mrs. Boyd passed away Lansinfc 20 grandchildren; of the MSU orchestra, most 30, of 4500 S, Francis Rd., 'Louis Mayers in St. Johns has been announced by Friday morning at the Maple 26 greatgrandchildren, and of them having played the St. Johns, as Veteran JOBS May 1, 1963. A member Jerome P. Cavanagh, Mich­ Valley Nursing Home in Ash­ three brcttiers, Ellis and Opov&tte>i same score in the recent Representative in the Lan­ of Banner Grange, she had igan Division Crusade chair­ ley, where^she resided for Curtis, hlnla and Ralph, MSU orchestra, most of them sing office of the National resided in Clinton County man. the past three years. She had Ovid. \ from VAN W. HOAG having playedthe same score Alliance of Businessmen most of her life. Mrs. Crowell, along with been ill for several years. in the recent MSU Opera (NAB) has been announced Surviving are her husband Mrs. Loren Sanborn, a cured Mrs. Boyd was born in Workshop production of the by. Harold K. Cutler, Area Louis; a son, Louis Eisler, Lofee cancer patient from Eagle, Brady Township Jan. 18, Dear, friends. same musical. Chairman of NAB. St. Johns; three brothers, attended the 1972 Crusade RoyGrubaugh,' Walloon Lake, 1884, daughter of Alexander Admission for all three Fitzpatrick, son of Spdleny Kick-off sponsored by the James Grubaugh, Alma and and Mary Harris. She had It deserves emphasis that performances of "The Glendon and Helen Fitzpat­ American Cancer Society, Milton Grubaugh, Holly; resided in Corunna for 25 the time, the place, the char­ GONDOLIERS* is SI. All rick of 109 Steel St., St. ELSIE () - Funeral acter of the funeral service, Michigan Division in Lan­ three stepsons, Raymond L. years before moving to the are open to the public and Johns, is married to the serviceslfor Mrs.Louise the merchandise used, the sing. Frederick and William nursing home in Ashley. all will begin at 8 p.m. former Sharon Motz of rural Spaleny, 79M 145 E. Maple cemetery selected - these are Nearly 500 volunteers Mayers, all of Route 2, St, She and George Boyd were St. Johns. They have three St., were h^H Saturday at decisions of the family of the came from all over Michigan Johns and three grandchil­ married May 6, 1906 InSag- deceased. The funeral direc­ children, Sean, 4, Sondra, the Carter Fuieral Home In tor acts only as a representa­ to attend the kick-off. Fea­ 2 1/2, and Shannon, four dren. inaw. He died In March 1946 <&££& tured on the program along L M] S Bovd was a Elsie with thj Rev. Justin tive of the family. months. n* ''"' L I H ' former „,. „ . n.„ ,nov; iting,- Burial The clergyman should be with Cavanagh was John NAB is an organization RaymOh'd R^mond emplo^WasSP ^^iJ*^ consulted In matters thatcorw Forsythe, star of the "To •"' n;/ '" ' ' '"' member of the Owosso First ^as in Ford C metery. cern film before anydecislons whose objectives are to find et Mrs. Spalejy died March Rome With Love* series on jobs in the business section Torpey Church of Christ. are made. * the CBS network. Others 29 at the Shiafassee County for the disadvantaged and STUART L. FITZPATRICK ST. JOHNS-Raymond j; Surviving are two daugh­ Medical Can Facility in were Ted Louckes, speaking veterans who have been dis­ will also from time to time ters, Mrs.'Virgil Strickland Respectfully, on the future of the American Torpey, 66, 409 E. Buchan­ Corunna. She had been ill charged other than dishonor­ solicit pledges from private an, St. Johns, died March of Maricopa, Ariz., and Mrs. for severalmonths. Cancer Society; Dr. Max ably since Aug. 4, 1964. businesses, stated Cutler. Alma Bates of Elsie; two Dodds, Medical chairman of 31 at Clinton Memorial Hos­ Mrs. Spjleny was married Fitzpatrick, who served Cutler also stated that while pital following a long illness. sons, Mancell Boyd Sr., of to John D> Jbrava in Racine, the Michigan Division; Bob in the U»S. Air Force for Fitzpatrick will, assist the Elsie, George Boyd of Rock- ^ Allison of WWJ Radio One, Born Aug. 14, 1905 In Wis., Maj 27, 1916. He died perception and desire Bealein-1967. of L e n n m, Mrs. Agnes NAB loaned executive job Elsie Fizzell to help returning veterans Surviving are his widow; Thornton oi'Elsie; two sons, solicitors. Although the that the unemployment rate a son, Raymond Torpey, Jr., ELSIE (c) - Funeral Rudy Doubkva of Elsie and assignment is primarily among veterans will go down St. Johns and two grandchil­ services for Mrs. Elsie M. George DouVrava of Owosso; public relations, Fitzpatrick in the tri-county area. dren. Fizzell, 88, of 246 E. Pine a sister, Efcma Pouchek of I— i Funeral services were St., Elsie were March 19 at CzechoslovaHa; 16 grand­ Monday vat Osgood Funeral the Carter Funeral Home in children ana seven great­ Home, „ Rev. Harold Homer Elsie with the Rev. David grandchildren Obituaries and Fr. Raymond Goehring Litchfield officiating. Burial - L officiating. Burial was in was made in Valparaiso, Ind, Drinking •ivers are re- Salt River Cemetery, Shep­ Monday. sponsible fi a large share 53, of 2067 Bramblewood of highway usual ties. Clayton Evans Dr., Flint were attheCarter herd. Mrs. Fizzell died suddenly ^ Funeral Home'March 28 with the Rev. Charles Malson of­ ELSIE (c) - Funeral ficiating. Burial was in North Play services were held Tuesday, Star Cemetery. April 4, for Clayton Evans, Mr. Andersen died at St. 81, of R-3, Ithaca at the Congratulations. Joseph Hospital in Flint Carter Funeral Home, Elsie. where he was taken follow- The Rev. Ralph Kline offici­ 1 ing a heart attack at home. YOU JUST SAVED $5 WILD ated and burial was made in Mr. Andersen was born Ridge Road Cemetery, Oct. 22, 1917 In Ashley to BY DOING YOUR OWN Mr. Evans died Friday at Lars Peter and Grace an Alma Hospital. He was a Andersen. He resided most INCOME TAX. former resident of the of his* life in the Ashley CARD Chapin area and was em­ area and the past 15 years AND ALL IT COST YOU ployed as a milk-hauler here in Flint, Mr. Andersen was for more than 40 years. a farmer and In carpentry WAS THREE LONG, Mr. Evans is survived by workv He and the former two daughters, Mrs. Mary AliceBennett were married SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. , Jane Wassa-of Elsie and June 1, 1940 in Williamston. Mrs. Esther Hoffer of Ithaca; Besides the widow, Mr. a son, Lyle of Flint and a Andersen is survived by two stepson, Leo Ockerman of daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Chapin; nine grandchildren, Slater of Cass City and Mrs. And a slight case and 10 great-grandchildren. Pamela Andersen at homej six grandchildren; one sis­ of heartburn. Orie Andersen ter, Mrs. Mabel Severson of If you had gone to H&R Block, Ashley and two brothers, on the other hand, you could ' ELSIE (c) — Funeral Lars of Ashley and Howard .have relaxed while someone elae services for Orle Andersen, of Bannister. figured out your return, quickly and confidentially. Listen To KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY Kirby Center of St. Johns | You sec, when it comeB to DON'T LET AN AMATEUR DO 5 income taxes, amateurs should H&R BLOCK'S JOI 1104 S. US-27 , 2 depend on H & R Block, We have over 6,000 conveniently located >• USED VACUUM CLEANERS OF ALL MAKES. GO offices manned Ity thousands of OC £ Phont 224-7222 specially trained personnel. l KIRBY . H&R Block's charges start at H&R Bloc' s Authorized salts S5 and the average cost was 5 and Strvlc* under $12.50 for the 7 million The income tax people! I Parta and Sarvlca families we served last year. > WRBJ m HOURS: DC 10 a.m. • 12 noon, 1-5 p.m. 9 AM-6 PM WEEKDAYS £ Waakdaya 9AM-5PM SATURDAYS PHONE 224-4602 a 9 a.m. to 12 noon NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 109 N. Clinto oc 1580 Saturdaya £&3 OPEN TODAY KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-KIRBY-K1RBY-KIRBY April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. John's, Michigan 7A Bath has two on first team News 1972 all-county cage team ST. JOHNS - Two Bath High School players have Coach of Year been named to the 1972 Clin­ ton County News all-county basketball team, following a poll of Clinton County high school coaches and News sports writers. Named to the first unit were Paul Stoll and Randy Markham of Bath, Gary Groom of Ovld-Elsle, Mike Thelen of Pewamo-West­ phalia and Alan Harr of Fowler. Listed on the second team were Alex MacKinnon of St. Johns, Doug Klaver and Pat, Botke of DeWitt, RoyPlggott of Pewamo-Westphalla and John Simon of Fowler. Those receiving honorable mention were Royal Dobson and Fritz Ordiway of Bath, Ron Wilcox of DeWitt, Mike Sutherland of St. Johns, Glen Alan Harr-- Fowler Thelen and John Pohl of Fowler, Bill Foran of Ovld- Elsle and Steve Wirth of Pewamo-Westphalia. Stoll and Markham helped lead the Bath Bees to their best season in 12 years. The Bees won both their district and regional championships before being tripped up in the state quarterfinal con­ test by Saginaw St. Stephens. Stoll, a 6-2 senior for­ ward, netted 324 regular season points for a 20.3 Gary Groom O-E points-per-game average and added 108 points during Richard Wilt-Bafh the tournaments for a 21.4 average. He also topped the team in rebounds with 394. Markham, a 6-1 senior REMEMBER guard, was second in team 5 scoring.with 275 points for a 17.2 par game average and collected 59 points dur­ SSmpliCMiii ing the tourney action for an 11.8 average. He pulled down 170 rebounds during the April Showers bring May Flowers— year, and led the Ingham And also bring the Grass. County League in assists Flowers bloom, then fade away— with 79. v Randy Markham They're not supposed to last. Stoll was named to the .GRASS is quite another thing— Ingham County League all- conference first team while We think it's here to stay. Markham was picked for the Paul Stoll-- Bath To keep it looking at its best— . .-, second unit, ^YMf***- CuUt,the "SIMPLICITY WAY"! Groom J a 6-1 junior for­ ward, helped the Ovid-Elsie Fowler WE WILL OFFER YOU A GOOD DEAL Marauders to their 9-8 sea­ son by dominating the statis­ Kenneth Vance of Ann tics in nine categories. Arbor spent Sunday with his He led the team in field mother, Mrs. Emma Vance goals attempted (295), made and his sister, Mrs. Betty CLINTON G & L SALES (132), free throw percentage Long. Cliff Loesch, Owner (73.4), total poimts (323), Mrs. Cecil Boak visited U.S. 27 at Dill Road DoWitt Ph. 669-3107 points-per-game (19), offen­ Mrs. Lula Boak Wednesday. THE HNS. Micfr "Where Service Is A Habit" sive rebounds (83), defensive Mrs. Lula Boak was a ST. JOHNS, rebounds (106), total re­ Sunday evening visitor ofMr, Wednesday thru Tuesday April 5 thru 11 00000000000000 bounds (189) and steals (24). and Mrs. Charlie Boak and Groom's 132 field goals family. ' CAN set a school record. Walt Disney's Mike Thelen, a 6-1 senior North Bengal YOU center, along with Roy Pig- Hi Mrs Hi". Krn-it gott, led the Pirates to their *. * Song.t Soulli best overall record in the Mr. and Mrs. Richard ANSWER school's history. The Rossow and son, Justin of Pirates ended the season Flint and Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ THESE with a 14-6 overall record thur Schneider of Lincoln and a n 8-4 league mark. Park visited Rev. and Mrs. QUESTIONS? P-W won the district cham­ H, E. Rossow and David and pionship against Montabella Mrs. Herman Rossow March and lost in the regionals to 25. ?^fe-^7cKJ^"" TKUIXH'OUHI'f Is It necessary to have recreational Saginaw St. Stephen's. Mike Thelen P-W vehicle insurance? Are pickup campers really safe? Thelen scored 295 points Where can I find new or used for the Pirates, a 14.8 aver­ camping vehicles and equipment? age, and led the team with What do foreign GOLFING • SWIMMING Where can I get good recipes to use a 53.0 field goal percent­ visitors say FAMILY AND when camping? ; age. He also pulled down 193 Where are the newest campgrounds rebounds and topped his about us when ADULT SOCIAL in Michigan? * teammates with 73 steals. MONDAY, April 10 What company is coming out.with a they go home? Chuckwagon Steak EVENTS new line of recreational vehicles? It depends upon Go^Gn potatoes This Space iju .^ __• Buttered Green Beans FOR RENT the people Bread SUBSCRIBE they meet. 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JOHNS Margarine Milk Paul Schueller 224-3066 Trails-a-Way, Circulation Office Spring Ice, Cream Treat KenMunger 224-7156 109 N. Lafayette St., Greenville, Michigan 48838 Us* Your S«at Ballsll Manager Treasurer 8A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan April 5, 1972 Mac and Mike lead P-W's Pirates Redwing cage stats 'Best season ever / PEWAMO -WESTPHALIA cent mark, He had 42 assists, centage in that area on the Walter (77). ST. JOHNS—It might have been a MacKinnon led the squad with —Basketball Coach Harry 246 rebounds and 58 steals. team. He had 45 assists, Peacock said the season disappointing season for the St. most field goals (90) and most at­ Peacock will be a little •wor­ Peacock said Wirth has 31 rebounds and 30 steals. was the best, with the best ried when graduation rolls been on the varsity squad for Cotter, a senior guard, is a overall record, In the his­ Johns Redwing cagers and their tempts (256), while Sutherland had around in June. three years and is "an out­ "good .defensive player," tory of the school. He noted coach, Doug Japinga, but there were a 44 per cent average from the His Pirate cagers, the standing rebounder and good Peacock said. Cotter netted that two of the team's six scorer." His 246 rebounds 114 points this season and a floor to tie him with Ed Jorae for best team In the school's losses were by one point and some bright spots, according to the history, will lose four start­ were tops on the Pirate 6,0 points-per-game aver­ two others were in overtime, season end statistics. those honors. ers from their ranks. squad. age. He had 46 of 126 field losing those by one and three Seniors Mike Cotter, Mike Tom Thelen came off the goals for 37 per cent and 22 points respectively. The .Mike Sutherland and Alex Mac­ Ken Schueller led the Redwings Thelen, Tom Thelen and bench In his first season of 38 free throws for 58 Pirates won three of their Kinnon ended the season in a heated with 43 assists, followed closely Steve Wirth who helped the as a varsity player "and per cent. He had 40 assists, five overtime games, includ­ did an excellent Job/ Pea­ 55 rebounds and 34 steals. battle for the team's scoring honors. by MacKinnon with 42 and Suther­ Pirates to a 14-6 overall ing the district championship record and 8-4 in the league, cock said. 'Thelen had 68 game against Montabella, points and a 4.5 points-per- Jim Hengesbach was the Sutherland won the race with 278 land with 38. will be leaving the team. The Pirates outscored game average.' He had 25 of other Pirate in triple scor­ But Roy Piggott, the team's their opponents 1,518 to points to his ^ credit, while In the non-shooting part of the 59 field goals for 42 per ing figures. He collected 102 leading scorer, is only a 1,371 and had a better aver­ cent and 18 of 42 free throws points for a 5.4 points-per- MacKinnon was second with 256 game, Mike Grost topped the team junior and will return to the age per game with 75.9 to for 43 per cent. He also game average. He netted 45 Pirate team next year. their opponents' 68.6. points. They were followed by Ken in offensive rebounds at 61 while had seven assists, 72 re­ of 109 field goals for 41 Piggott led the Pirates The Pirates had better Schueller with 132 and Rick Hudson , Sutherland grabbed the defensive with 307 points and a 15.4 bounds and 26 steals. per cent and 12 of 31 free throws for 39 per cent. He percentages from both the with 128. rebound honors with 99. points -per-game average, Doug Walter had a good field and the free throw line. hitting 121 of 294 field goals season with 141 points and a added 30 assists, 79 re­ bounds and 31 steals. P-W had a 41 per cent mark Sutherland proved to be deadlier As a team, the Redwings netted for a 41 per cent mark and 7.4 points-per-game aver­ in field goals to 40 per at the free throw line with a 72 1,166 total points for the season, 65 of 103 free throws for a age. He hit 49 of 128 field Others scoring for the cent for their opponents and 63 per cent average. goals for 38 per cent and Pirates were Tom Davern 60 per cent from the line per cent mark, sinking 106 of the 147 compared with 1,356 for their op­ Piggott rolled up 97 43 of 60 free throws for (6), Randy Fedewa(67), Allen to 58 per cent for the other charity tosses. MacKinnon hit the ponents. The Birds hit 401 field assists, 127 rebounds and 64 7 2 per cent, the best per­ Nurenberg (20), and Randy teams. steals. 70 per cent mark with 76 of 108 goals in 1,129 tries for a 35 per Mike Thelen was secondin bounded their foes 972-743. cent mark, while their foes had team scoring with 295 points Redwings on WCC's star team Peacock said his players tries. Dan Mohnke was third in that "never gave up," and cited 506 field goals in 1,119 attempts and a 14.8 points-per-game race with 26 of 40 for a 65 per cent average. He hit 111 of 211 ST. JOHNS-Two St. Johns Kessenlch and Andy Reld of several examples. In the average. for a 45 per cent average. field goals for a 53 per Redwing basketball players Hastings; Craig Wilks of Fowler contest, which had ' ^ cent mark and 73 of 126 were given honorable men­ Waverly; and Lynn VanDer- the largest crowd In the The Redwings fared better at charities for 58 per cent. tion in the Ionia-dominated Steen of Grand Ledge. school's history for basket­ Convenience in CHICAGO the free throw line, hitting 60 per He also had 28 assists, 193 West Central all-conference Beside the two St. Johns ball games, the Pirates trailed the Eagles by 12 - at reasonable rates for the Businessman rebounds and 73 stolen .cage team announced last standouts, others receiving cent on 364 of 607 attempts. Their passes. Peacock said Thelen week. honorable mention were Phil points in the third quarter or Family opponents managed 364 of 628 for had played very little until Mike Sutherland and Alex Lesky and Nick Ludwick of and came back to win the CHICAGO S MOST CONVENIENT HOTEL, ON MICHIGAN this season and *dld an out­ MacKinnon were listed in Ionia, Pat and Mike Rade- game in double overtime. AVENUES'MAGNIFICENT MILE", OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN JUST a 58 per cent average. NORTH OF THE LOOP.. COMPLETELY REFURBISHED ROOMS AND SUITES standing job.* the honorable mention ranks macher of Alma, Ted Fitz­ In the district champion­ ALL WITH PRIVATE BATH MUNICIPAL PARKING TV, AIR- St, Johns outrebounded their op­ Wirth, a 6-3 forward, was of the West Central team. gerald of Hastings and Dick ship clash with Montabella, CONDITIONING, MEETING ROOMS BANQUET ROOMS HOME third in scoring with 280 Picked for the 10-man all- Dunham and Joe Lapka of the Pirates were trailing by OF WE COLONY DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE (LOBBY LEVEL} ponents on the defensive boards Waverly. 14 points in the third quar­ AND TIP TOP TAP (23 FLOORS UP) SERVING points and a 14.0 points-per- star squad were Kurt Kaed- COCKTAILS WITH A PANORAMIC VIEWOF 484-452, but fell off on the of­ game average. He netted 107 ing, Dave LaFleur, Steve Charlotte's Rocco Moore ter and tied it up at the CHICAGO'S SKYLINE ALL AT m CHICAGO'S air - Walter and Scott Adams of was named the league's most buzzer. They won the game REASONABLE RATES fensive boards 238-257. of 230 field goals for a 47 ALLERTON per cent average and 66 of Ionia; Tim Mohre and Rocco valuable player by the con­ in the overtime period to Tel: (312)787-4200 99 free throws for a 67 per Moore of Charlotte; Jerry ference coaches. advance into the reglonals. Another Ridiiid GoedntM Hotel Alex A Jackson. Gen MET. 41-36. A FUELforALL Bees must rebuild for next cage race GAS By TIM YOUNKMAN Wilt will have to build a and 15-6 overall, collected 1,094 rebounds during the by HighSchool Ail-American ICL all-conference first SEASONS new team around Fritz Ord- 1,304 total points during the year and 203 more in the Jesse Campbell of Stock- team-and Markham was BATH-Summer will be the iway, a 6-3 and 180-pound regular season and added 387 tournaments. bridge. Campbell netted 412 named to the second team. time for Bath basketball center, and Dale Cantwell, points during the tourna­ Stoll and Markham were points in league play for a Ordiway was selected for Coach Richard Wilt to plan a 5-11 and 160-pound guard. ments. listed in the top 10 scorers 31.7 average and had 454 honorable mention in the a rebuilding strategy for his Both were starters on the_ The team pulled down in the league which was led overall for a 30.3 average. voting. Fighting Bees, to gain an­ 1972 squad. Stoll placed fourth in the In post-season play the other shot at the state Class Other juniors on the var­ list with 286 league points Fighting Bees slammed C cage title next season. sity team this season were Area winners are named for a 20.4 average and Mark­ Dansvllle in the district The Bees made it all the Larry Anderson, John Kugel, ham placed ninth with 240 opener 105-85 and then way to the quarter finals Rod Taylor, Dan Mosford, at Albion gqmiQS ,iM So ziteWH league points for a 17.1 aver- topped DeWitt 71-63 for the this season, losing to Sagi­ Jeff .Smith and Bell Henry. district title. They went on naw St. Stephen by eight The Bees had six players' ~* ALBION-Methodtst affil­ Markham led the league to drop Mayville 68-66 in points at CMU's Finch Field- reaching triple figure status iated Albion College played in assists with 79 for a 5.6 overtime in regional play and NO MATTER WHAT YOUR NEEDS- house. in the scoring race, accord­ host to the eighth annual The games were played average, while Stoll was the took the regional champion­ But if they expect to get ing to statistics released West Michigan United Meth­ at six different gyms second highest in rebounds ship by defeating New Loth- that far again, Coach Wilt last week. Topping the list odist Youth Basketball throughout Albion, All scor­ with 334 in the league games rop 78-63, before falling to LP GAS WILL DO THE JOB! will have the difficult task was Paul Stoll who collected tournament March 24-25. ers , officials and referees behind Campbell's 427. Saginaw St. Stephen In the of replacing eight seniors- 324 points and held a 20.3 Over 700 young people, in­ were provided through Stoll was picked for the quarters. cluding representatives Albion College. Prompt Detivwy 6560 S. Begole Rd. three of them starters—who points-per-game average PERRIWTON will graduate in June. during the regular season's from St. Johns and DeWitt, An awards ceremony in The team will lose the 16 games. He added 108 forming over 60 basketball Albion College's Goodrich REHMANN'S I/2N-2W -1/2N services of PaulStoll, Randy points during the five post­ teams, participated In either Chapel concluded the West WHITE'S From Pompeii ST. JOHNS THE STORE OF Markham, Joe Mitchell, season contests. the girls, senior boys or Michigan United Methodist PHONE POMPEII LARGESELECTIONS Royal Dobson, Ray Truman, Stoll also led the Bees junior boys tournament. Youth basketball tournament Brad Schalbley, Jack Brown in numbers of field goals In the senior boys Division weekend. Sportsmanship GAS 838-2201 awards—decided by the ref­ and Tom Townsend. made (132), field goals at­ A, Scott Wing of St. Johns' tempted (264), free throws L a 1 n e won the individual erees of the games—were presented in addition to the TAD NFFhC A made (60), free throws at­ sportsmanship award. De- tempted (98), rebounds (394) Witt Redeemer was secondin competition awards. rebounds-per-game (24.6) and turnovers (65). Markham was second in the scoring race with 275 points Middlebury aMK for a 17.2 per game mark. He added 170 rebounds to the cause for a 10.6 per • Snow Tires Taken Off? game average. O r d i w a y News netted 200 points for a 13.3 There was a Maundy Kelly Heldreth, daughter of average and grabbed 218 re­ Thursday Cendlelight Com­ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Held­ bounds for a 14.6 per-game munion at the Middlebury reth with the grandparents New Tires? mark. United Methodist Church. of the infants as t special Cantwell collected 122 Mr. and Mrs. Russell witness. Mr. and Mrs. John points for an average of 8.1 Stanton and Janet spent the Shaw were received as new Brake Adjustment? per-game and added 32 weekend at Las Vegas, Nev. members. rebounds during the season. While there, their daughter, Mitchell netted 134 points for Judy of San Diego, Calif, I \ Brake Shoe Replacement? a 9.0 points-per-game mark flew up to be with them. DOUBLE along with 48 rebounds. Dob- Mr. andMrs.WardSlocum FAMILY son chippedinwith 123 points have returned home after DARE for an 8.8 average and had spending the winter months FLARE I I New Shock Absorbers? 154 rebounds. with their daughter and fam­ DRIVE IN Those in double scoring ily at Montebello, Calif. Rich tone on figures included Truman During the worship serv­ THEATER tone... the I I Oil & Filter Change? (37), Schalbly (15), and ice Sunday at the Middle­ Double Dare Townsend i(64). bury United Methodist in­ 1 Mile North of Flare. Today's perfectly natural The Bees, who finished fants receiving baptism were St. Johns on US-27 look. Perfectly stated. Put your third in the Ingham County April Boggs, daughter of Mr, foot down for style. $18 00 I I Grease Job? League with a 9-5 record and Mrs. George, Boggs and We Double Dare you! OTHER MENS Now Open SHOES AND BOOTS Motor Tune-Up? Weekends = MID-WINTER ! '15" TO '3500 Friday, Saturday & Sunday New Plugs & Points? John Wayne in

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MRS. IRENE FOX MRS. NEVA KEYS PH. 593-3359 Ph. 862-4301 students present at Miss Ruth Swindt, Mrs. Easter dinner with the Fred The March meeting of the Schmitz family and was a meeting. Lou Shoemaker, Mrs. Elsie P a r e n t-Teachers A group of older students Martha Miller and Mrs. supper guest at the home of Ass'n was March 27 in the Mr. and Mrs. Carl P. Smith sang "Blowing In The Wind". Grace Bissell attended a Knight Elementary School. The next meeting will be pre-Easter breakfast and and family of Portland. Mrs. David Fogarty'sCub Mrs„ Esther Schafer was April 17 at 7:S0 p.m. at the program at the United Meth­ Scouts led the opening cere­ Knight Elementary building. an Easter dinner guest pfMr.- mony and president Archie odist Church at Carson City The April meeting of the and Mrs. Joe Lenneman of Moore presided for the busi­ Wednesday March ^9. Woman's Society for Chris­ Westphalia. ness meeting. Mrs. Emma Vance of tian Service will be Wednes­ Fowler and daughter," Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James The PTA State Convention Keilen and family of West­ day, April 5 at 8 p.m. at James Long of Jefferson, will be held in Mt. Pleasant the home of Mrs. Blaine Wis. were visitors of Mrs. phalia and Mr. and Mrs, Paul April 24-26. The librarian, S chafer and family were Lentz, 203 E. Main St. The Grace Bissell Tuesday Mrs. Jeanette Adams talked program will be presented March 28. Easter evening visitors at about the Book Fairthat'was the home of Mrs. Esther by Mrs. Virginia Chamber­ The Sophomore class of in the elementary school lain on the Belgian Congo. Receiving safe "driving awards" from St. Johns' assistant postmaster Harvey- S chafer. this week. Pewamo- Westphalia are Mrs. Dorothy Kaspar un­ Thornton, right, are postmen Richard Worrall, left, Warren Anderson and sponsoring a magazine sub­ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A nominating committee House of Kalamazoo spent derwent surgery at Clinton scription sale, starting April with Ernest Tweedie as Memorial Hospital Thurs­ Ronald Hyler. Absent from the picture are Carl A, Bair and V/illiam S. 12, lasting two weeks. Th^re March 31 at the home of chairman was appointed. Mr. andMrs.MyronSchafer. day morning and will be Knight. The men have a total of 1,370,616 miles of safe driving in Clinton are over 300 magazines to Election of officers will be confined there for 10 days. choose from. Proceeds will Easter Sunday guests of held at the April meeting. County. be used for class activities. Mr. and Mrs. MyronSchafer The room attendance Mrs. Dora Klein of West­ were Mr. and Mrs. Matt award went to Mrs. Ha phalia, Mrs, Vera Cook and Spitzley and family, Mr. and Thornton's sixth grade. The Mrs. Joan Daniels of Lan­ Mrs. Roy Simons and fam­ program for theeveningwas sing were visitors at St. ily both of Lansing and Mr. presented by the music Ann's Convalescent'Home and Mrs. Donald Schmitz and teacher, Mrs. Leep. She in Grand Rapids March 31, family of Westphalia. distributed papers on ter­ Where they visited William Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Im- minal goals for elementary FIGoodrich Klein. holmn were Easter weekend music and went over them Sister Marie Diane of guests of George Cvetnick with the parents. Some of Grand Rapids spent Easter and family. Mr. and Mrs, these goals were demon­ Sunday in Pewamo along with. Dennis Imholmn came by strated by Mrs, Leep and the Sister Dolorlta of Grand plane from Color ado Springs Rapids. where he is in service. Mrs, Barbara Alexander South Wotertown Postal zip codes for By Mrs Bruce Hodge3 nearby areas are available scent the past week and on the first page of the yel­ Easter with her daughter, Helen Lowell accompanied low pages, in the telephone Mrs. Mary Albers at St. Mrs, Don Lowell to Ann directory. Johns. Arbor Friday to attend the WHITEWALL SALE! Easter Sunday dinner and Easter guests of Mr. and Honors Convocation at the afternoon guests of Mrs. Mrs. Roman Williams were U. of M. Linda Lowell, the Irene Fox were Mr. and Mr, and Mrs". James Adair latter's daughter, was among Mrs. Norbert Fox, Steven, of Portland and Mr, and those honored, Alan, Amy and Russell Fox Mrs. Richard Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dick- of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Col- ert of WllllamstonwereSun- •The Yearbook Staff of ber of .Ionia. _w,ere Monday day" guests of Mr, and Mrs.; "Pewamo-'Westphalia 'is visitors of their daughter and ^arkOHyei;., .. AS son-in-law Mr. and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs. Leon $#£- TOW sponsoring a' dance at -the LONG MILER its Richard Williams. AS P ewamo-Westphalia Gym lock have returned from a Made with rugged nylon cord for April 7 from 9 till 12 mid­ Mrs. Bertalou Lumbert four week's vacation In and son Roy spent from Florida. They visited Disney good mileage at economy prices night. Admission $1.25. ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Russell Fox, son of Mr. Wednesday till Saturday with World and called on Mr. and FOR her sister at PonUac. and Mrs. Norbert Fox of Mrs, Herb Pingel, the Ben Regular Whftowait Federal Mr. and Mrs. Harold Averys and Clarence Kloep- Size Tradeln Price Sale Prlco Excise Tax Lansing^ will enter a Lan­ $14.00 $2.15 sing hospital April 9 and Hattis of Pontlac spent fer at Bradenton. They at­ 7.00-13 $21.50 Easter Sunday with Mrs, 7.35-14 23.00 20.70 2.00 is scheduled- for surgery tended the Florida Grand 7.75-14 24.30 21.87 2.12 Monday morning April 10. Bertalou. Lumberf and his Ledge picnic where they saw 8.25-14 26.60 23.94 2.29 Mrs. Anna Cook had mother Mrs. Nina Hattis. many more of their Mich­ 8.55-14 29.20 26.2S 2.41 igan friends. 5.60-15 22.80 20.52 1.59 Mr. and Mrs. Burl Hodges 7.75-15 24.90 22.41 2.13 ROUND 8.25-15 27.25 24.52 2.34 attended their 500 party at 8.55-15 29.90 26.91 2.48 I LRHE slie 7,00-13 whitewall plus federal excise lax the home of Mr, and Mrs* of $2.15;per tire and trade. Blackwalls available at even lower sale prices Bemsley Woodman of Now Open Under New Management Dimondale Saturday evening. Mr..and Mrs. Kenneth Walsh and family-spent the Completely Remodeled past weekinWashlngtonD.C. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday from 2 p.m. and Williamsburg, Mrs. Fanny Berryhill, Helen Lowell and Wallace pSaturday Evening April 8"l Watts attended the Portland Civic Players presentation TRACTION PLUS Ballroom Dancing of "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever/ Friday evening. 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. • ^M^m ^BSize 078-13 tilackwall ^H ^^^^^^F plus federal excise tax £f0* HEAVY DUTY EXPRESS Notes From The Teachers •• ^Vl^^ of SI.S7.pci SfA-' and Irado Regular Federal Trade-In Sale Excise Price Price . Tax bflC* SALE Size • Made for trucks and trailers in con­ $18.75' $1.97 X& D78-13 $26.35 tinuous highway/rural delivery and 2.08 Teacher negotiations part 2, will be the'topic C78-14 r 26.45 23.71 pick-up service •• Maximum perform­ E78-14 27.45 24.70 2.24 ance at a low. low price for this weeks "Viewpoint", a weekly five minute F78-14 29.05 27.14 2.39 radio program on W.R.B.J. Radio, Wednesdays at G78-14 31.85 28.66 2.56 32 3:55. H78-14 34.90 31.41 2.75 F78-15 29.80 26.92 2.43 G78-15 32.65 29.38 2.63 H78-15 35.80 32.22 2.81 Size 600x16 plus F.E.T. Offer on bla ckwalls, whi(ewall s sllghtl y higher of $2.36 per tire plus trade-in. 1. Do teachers have the right to strike? ™ , „.™^^^^^^^^^^^m 2. What steps are provided for, to avoid Offers as shown at b.r.uoodnch Stores; competitively priced at B.F.Goodrich Dealers. teacher strikes during negotiations? Fact finding is one method. The state appoints STEEL BELTED RADIALS - ALL SIZES IN STOCK a neutral third party who listens to testi­ mony from both sides and renders a de­ cision. That decision is not binding. 3 WAYS TO PAY - BUDGET TERMS PLUS WE HONOR

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Paid for by tho teacher members of tho St, Johns Education Association.' 1411 North US-27 St. Johns Phone 224-3218 *+ 10A CLINTON COUNJY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan April 5, 1972 ov Business notes Three win FFA degree By MIKE PREVUXE News Advertising Manager ST. JOHNS—Three . St. of sentinel, Johns High School seniors Schultz received awards The annual pancake sup­ will be open weekends. regulations that effect water This weekend a *G* and sports. for his outstanding com­ per cooked and served by mittee work on many oc­ the St. Johns Exchange Club two "PCs" will befeatured. And another new feature of John Wayne's "Rio Lobo", this year's show is the avail­ Aid grant casions during his associ­ will be Saturday, April 8 w ation with the local chap­ from 5 to 7 p.m. at Smith ZPG" (Zero Population ability of on the spot fi­ Growth) and Liza Mlnelll in nancing. Loan officers from wins approval ter. Hall. David Bishop also re­ It is a family style (all- the "Sterile Cuckoo" will be Central National Bank will shown. be in attendance and Cen­ LANSING—Gov. William ceived a golden state farmer you-can-eat) affair and degree In production agri- tickets are only $1.50 for Boats, motors, campers, tral National's money sale G. Milliken Thursday an­ lawn and garden equipment is still in effect. nounced approval of an Eco­ dulture during the state . adults and $1.00 for chll- convention, placing among ,dren. will be featured at Beck That means buyers can nomic Opportunity grant of and Hyde Farmarina's save 10 per cent of the $115,304 to the Capitol Area the top 12 in Michigan. He Becker Furniture in Fow­ also attended the national ler is celebrating 26 years spring show and open house normal finance charge when Economic Opportunity Com­ Saturday and Sunday, April purchasing a boat, camper mittee, Inc. for continuance convention as a delegate and WAYNE BISHOP HENRY SCHULTZ DAVE BISHOP in business with a large showman. He has been pres­ storewide anniversary sale. B and 9. or tractor, of Legal Services, Fred Shimunec of Economy ident of the local chapterfor sas City, Mo,, as a delegate for his showmanship abil- of the St. Johns FFA chap- The store has been enlarged And this year something The program is designed the past three years. and holds a national medal extra has been added. Be­ Shoe (the frustrated kite to serve 13,000 to 14,000 ities. He is vice-president ter and has held the office many times over the years All of the boys had re­ and an extensive remodeling sides getting a look at new flyer) reports another dis­ indigent clients in Eaton, equipment, some very of­ aster. His latest attempt Ingham, Clinton and Shi­ ceived their greenhand and and redecoratingprojecthas chapter, farmer awards to Just been finished. ficial experts will be on which was held in a spacious awassee Counties. Program F-AA asks for program hand to answer questions field on a windy day ended goals include representation make them eligible for these It's spring. And it's of­ latest honors under the ficial. Howard Kortes has about its use. in the only known motor­ in all civil matters, counsel­ Michigan state Police cycle-kite collision on rec­ ing, legal education, organ­ direction of Donald Munger, reopened the Family Drive- local chapter advisor. in theater. Beginning Fri­ safety officers will be on ord. izational development court- to meet new challenge day, April 1 the Family the grounds to explain the room .advocacy and law re­ received their state farmer form. Also to be ensured are SOUTHFIELD-The chair­ ments by United States com­ collected in the U.S. and degrees during the third panies on such grounds are tenant, consumer, debtor session of the 44th state FFA man and the president of our national trade balance and welfare rights of the Federal-Mogul Corp., in the grave mistakes and are are greatly increased by INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED! tocigarette\ convention at Michigan State based, in great part, on mis­ poor. University. company's annual report income from overseas in­ cAds. Wednesday, declared "it is information. Income taxes vestments. Federal-Mogul, 1 - * read tke smalljtftntf » Main office of the program The three winners are HOME-FARM Wayne Bishop, son of Mr. imperative that the United like many manufacturers, is the Community Services imports very little into the Center, Lansing. There are and Mrs. Claude Bishop, W. States government, labor BUSINESS _ Colony Road; Henry Schultz, and industry set aside their U.S. from our foreign-owned * member of also out-county offices at manufacturing operations." 106 Maple Street, St. Johns. son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert self interests and work to­ AUT Jhs^\merica Group Schultz, 4215 S. Lowell Road; gether to structure plans Looking toward the com­ Jk ° - and David Bishop, son of Mr. and programs to enable us to pany's future, MacArthur After 40 remember to ask and Mrs. John Bishop, 1714 meet the International com­ and Russell said: "We be­ your doctor for a procto as part petitive challenge." lieve that, in general, busi­ ^ LANTERMAN INSURANCE of your annual health checkup. W. Hyde Road. It's a lifesaver, says the Ameri­ Wayne Bishop attended the Samuel E. MacArthur, ness will show increases in 200 W. State, St. Johns, PHONE 224-7614 BRUCE LANTERMAN can Cancer Society. national convention in Kan- chairman and chief execu­ 1972. However, earnings are tive officer, and Thomas F. not expected to rise, under Russell, president, in a price controls, at the same jointly signed letter to level as they normally would shareholders, asserted: have. Despite this, Federal- See You at Beck & Hyde Farmarina's Open house! "While overseas markets Mogul expects to show In­ are, in many cases, growing creased earnings in 1972." at a faster rate than those in Federal-Mogul Corp., the United States, and cannot headquartered in Southfield, 10% off 10% off 10% off 10% off 10% off be served competitively Mich., is a worldwide pro­ normal finance normal finance normal finance normal finance normal finance from U.S.-based operations, ducer and merchandiser of the picture for American precision components and charges for charges for charges for charges for charges for business on the international accessories for the trans­ major appliances vacations bill consolidation automobiles home improvements front is filled with growing portation, construction, and difficulties. In Japan—which manufacturing industries each year becomes a more and for wholesale distrib­ formidable competitor- SAMUEL MacARTHUR utors. there is a unity of purpose. Government, labor and in­ dustry all act together for the common good. This same unity will be evidenced in Kincaid News the expanding European Common Market. By Mrs. Poter c. Parks "Additional international competition is arising from Garry Sullivan is in St. Phyllis Dletrick of Woodland the opening of trade Lawrence Hospital with a spent Monday with Mr. and relations with the Russion Mrs. Alexander Lang. broken ankle and torn lig­ 1 1 bloc countries , and with aments! His'urdom? ife"*4W. Mi's." Don' Potts and Mike mainland China. Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Dick­ visited in the 'Stuart Harden- "... It is impossible inson and family of Delta burg home Friday. to maintain acceptable Mills visited Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Nancy Potts attended standards of living in Amer­ Otto Dickinson, Sunday, a Tupperware Party at the ica, in comparison with what home of Mrs. Mary Slick of we have now; behind tariff Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dick­ inson visited Mrs. Mildred DeWitt, Thursday evening. barriers that restrict Thursday evening, Mrs. trading with the United Schram at the Okemos Hos­ pital, Saturday afternoon. Porter Parks, Mrs. States. We must export to Clarence Parks and Kris survive and consequently we Mrs. Charles Fisher is Parks attended the Child must therefore import." in Clinton Memorial Hospital Study Club style show in In an apparent allusion for kidney infection. DeWitt. to the pending Burke-Hartke Mr. and Mrs. James Mor­ The Fashion Wagon show bill, the two executives rison and family are in at Mrs. Don Hennlng's home stated: ". . , Overseas in­ Florida for two weeks. was attended by Mrs. Don vestments in facilities are Mr. andMrs.RobertScar- Potts and Mike, Mrs. Harold not generally made, as some borough of DeWitt, Mr. and Hoerner, Mrs. Porter Parks would have you believe, in Mrs. Kenneth Pyle of St. and Kris Parks, Friday eve­ 10% off normal finance charges for any worthwhile purpose order to use cheaper labor- Johns and Mr. and Mrs. ning. thereby increasing unem­ Jerry Scarborough and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mc- ployment in the United Leanna of Lansing were Sun­ Roberts, Debra Esple and States. Legislative efforts to day dinner and afternoon Donny Bickley were Sunday 10% Off Normal Finance decrease foreign invest­ guests of Mr, and Mrs.G.V. dinner guests of Mr. and Pyle. Mrs. Eldoris Hahn and Charges for.... Mrs. Millie Rogers of daughter. Donny stayed with Plattvllle, Colo, and Mrs. the Hahns.

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Whatever Tho Worthwhile Purpose The changes applicable to the individual taxpayer are summarized below. You Will Save 10% On Normal Finance Charges See the loan officer at the maxi bank 1. EVERYONE WITH TAXABLE INCOME (unless your taxable income is less than your exemptions at $600 each) MUST NOW FILE AN INCOME 10% Ditecum dott not apply or ask your dealer now and save TAX RETURN EVEN THOUGH NO ADDITIONAL TAX MAY BE DUE. to bull n«i t toant or Mill «C ha rut. money during Central National's 2. Taxpayers may, to the extent provided in the Federal Internal Revenue Code deduct from gross income alimony and similar-payments (not including child money sale. support), moving expenses and payments to qualified retirement plans for self-employed individuals.

3. Dividends from National arjd State bank stock are no longer exempt from CENTRAL City Income Tax. This refers to RESIDENTS ONLY. 4. Balance Due of less than $1.00 need not be paid. Refunds of less than NATIONAL $1.00 will not be made.

5. Net operating losses of businessess shall not be carried back but they may ' "" BANK be .carried over to subsequent years as in the past.

CITY INCOME TAX DIVISION DETMER C. SMITH, Administrator PEWAHO April K1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 11A 'Stgfp the Spots' Derby clinic April 8 ST. JOHNS—Preparations Derby Clinic which will be and obtain further infor­ for the 10th, Annual Clinton held in the Community Room mation at; Bee's Chevrolet- campaign is set County Soap Box Derby race at Bee's Chevrolet-Olds on. Olds,. ,, are under way. ._.-.. U.S. 27. At this meeting, On May. 6, the completed Some of the cars that will Derby Inspector Tom Hut- cars.wiii.be inspected and ST. JOHNS - "Stop the youngsters who have not been race this year have raced ton and his staff will- pro­ any violations of con­ Spots" is the theme of a vaccinated." previously and will require vide directions and tips on struction rules will be one-day measles and rubel­ According to Dr. Aurang, K only maintenance and minor steering design and con­ pointed out., A. trial run for la clinic for Clinton County national statistics show that k*+ pi *, i alterations in design.,Most struction. < the cars will be held on Rail­ children and teens Sunday, the number of children sus­ of the cars> however, will A complete description of road Street on May 13. April 16. ceptible to me hard measles, be new this year and are how to construct the body On May 17, the final in­ The free clinic Is being also called rubeola, Is on the now being built by the kids shell of the car will also be spection will be held and the ponsored by the Clinton increase. In cases reported, that will drive them, the provided. cars will be impounded until ranch of the Mid-Michigan Michigan got off to a rapid derby committee reported It's not too late to register race day. The race this year istrict Health Department start this year. Monday, for this year's race. Any will be held on Sunday, May nd the St. Johns Jaycees. At 10 a.m., April 8, all boy or girl between 11 and 21, or In case.of rain, on The clinic will be in the In 1971, he mentioned, those desiring to partici­ 15 years of age may register Memorial Day, May 29. afeterla of the St. Johns there were 2.659 cases re­ pate In the race are urged lgh School from 10 a.m. ported in Michigan—six to attend the second Soap Box o 3 p.m. It is aimed at times the 383 cases reported youngsters 12 months throughout 1968. In Lansing, Notice -through 18 years who "have more than 200 cases of hard Play group Ovid Township Board will never had, or been vac- measles in school-age chil­ . clnated against, regular dren were, reported in will sponsor meet on April 6th at 8:00 p.m ) "hard* measles, as well as November and December of those who had measles vac­ 1971. ' . - at the Ovid Village Hall cine when less than derby day 12 months of age. Also in­ Measles is a highly com­ municable disease which ST. JOHNS - The First instead of April 13th cluded are children through Nighters want to sponsor a 11 years who have never re­ lasts from seven to 10 days and can cause pneumonia, car in the Soap Box Derby ceived the rubella, or three- and are requesting anyone Marie DePond, Clerk day German measles, shot. ear problems and sometimes brain damage, especially In interested to contact Bee*s Dr. Ahmad Aurang, Chevrolet and Olds here. Director of the Mid-Mich­ very young children who igan District Health Depart­ catch it from school-age If anyone knows of a ment, emphasizes that the brothers or sisters. Rubella, youngster in need of a spon­ clinic is preventive in a mild disease In children, sor for the Derby, the group nature. "There have been can cause deformities in the asks that they contact the only scattered cases of unborn children of pregnant automobile sales.firm. measles and rubella women who contract it. The group, also announced throughout the St. Johns that they are offering out­ R0ZEN & side organizations a chance school system, and none in Permit forms will be sent the rest of the county," Dr. to sell play tickets on a home next week with every The, Easter Bunny came to Clinton County Sun­ percentage basis. For further W00DARD Aurang reports. "But to be on school child in grades kin­ the safe side, this Is a good day. And he left his calling card in the snow that information contact Mrs. dergarten through twelfth. John Bradley at 224-4622. time to immunize those .They will befoundingrocery blanketed the St. Johns area over .the weekend. Paying INC. ^ bags in supermarkets. tribute to that traveling rabbit was the NorbertRehmann There is no doubt about it LICENSED CONTRACT CARPENTERS Forms will also be available - the calendar tells us Spring Village at the measles clinic for family at 210 W. Cass, Michelle, pictured, helped is coming. The weatherman • HOMES •BUSINESSES those young parents of pre­ .brothers, Lambert and Eric and friend, Chris Richard has given us a few hints that BUILDING and REMODELING schoolers who need the vac­ warmer days are approach­ FREE ESTIMATES and PLANNING of cine. build the nine-foot snow bunny* in six hours. ing. Even the sunshine has a feeling different from that of Phone r- Phone Phone OVID last December. Etsie 862-4495 St. Johns 224-2597 Grand Ledge 626-6905 Minutes Bath Township Beck & Hyde Farmarina, Inc. BATH CHARTER TOWN­ Clerk presented board Regular Council SHIP MEETING with copies of letters re­ Meeting March 27, 1972 ceived from U.S, Senator March 20,1972 Griffin and Hart, U.S. Con­ The regular monthly board gressman Chamberlain, Annual Spring meeting was held March 6, State Senator Ballenger and President Shlnabery 1972 at the Township offices State Representative called the meeting to order Bath. Trezise, all stating they at 7:47 p.m. with the pledge Meeting called to order at would help in any way pos­ of allegiance to the flag. 8 p.m. by the Supervisor with sible in getting a grant for Show & Open House Prayer was led by Trustee all members present. Bath Township, also read by Dietz. Pledge of Allegiance and Clerk was letter from Clin­ Roll Call: Present: .Pres- Invocation were^giyen,. ,.Y.;», ton, County D.P..W, to Gary, iclent^hlnabery^ 'clerk j^eV Brown asking for belp.inqur,, Saturday, April S-^and—Sunday, April 9 •AJinutesfriOf itheiiFebruary- : leyj*"' Treasurer r Stedmah, sewer system. * . ww' j '"'"Y.'r-. "•' "i '• ' 26^ 19721 meeting were read t ^\ 9 a.m. to 9 p.m;. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trustees Dietz, r Martin, and approved. Ross, Clock, Byrnes and Township Planning Com­ */ Monroe. Absent: None. mission meeting minutes Copy of letter placed on Mr. A< Buckley and Mr, were reviewed noting that file which was'written to FREE Coffee Kowect with the Farm the Commission . had ap­ President "Nixon asking for Bureau were here to get an proved the request from help from an interested res­ okay to submit bids. Elsenhouer Construction Co. ident of the township Mrs, FREE Donuts Mr. John, Bracken with the for the rezoning of property Edward D. Eitelbuss, It is Grand Trunk Western Rail- lying south' of their prop­ hoped that others will write. FREE Pop road.Cpmpahy presented the erty. Also they turned down Board was advised that plan to remove the station request for a special use Priggooris Park is open to from Ovid. All Businesses permit to open a private the Public and this means The Michigan State Police will have the service they school on the corner of Stoll Bath residents and all other Safety Division will be on have known. The council in­ and Peacock Rd. people who wish to use the Hand to Answer Your quired about the Sanitary Clerk read letter from facility under the rules es­ Sewer man hole the village tablished by the Park Board Questions on Boating Daniel Watt, U.S, Bureau of Regulations & Safety. pays a yearly fee on. Mr, Transportation advising that of the City of Lansing. With Bracken will meet with the they will give consideration this statement made to the- Railroad and report back to Jo the township information Township Board of Review the council. presented in interest of 1-69 Priggooris Park has been Mr. Gary L, Opper from route. exempted from the Bath In Our ShoWroom...... Transamerica Title Ins. Co. Clinton County D.P.W, Township Tax Roll. In regard to bill for title Chairman, Dale Chapman And In Our Lot Insurance. Trustee Martin presented board with an Board approved the agree­ will meet with Mr. Opper agreement between DeWitt at a later date.' ment between DeWitt Town­ and Bath Township for pay­ ship and Bath Township as By recommendation from ment to DeWitt Townshipfor 0 Starcraft Boats the planning committee the to the payment and enlarge­ the oversizing of pipe neces­ ment of the sewer disposal This Year There Are 51 Models! council will hold' a public sary to take Bath Township hearing. The clerk was in­ system under DeWitt Phase* sewerage to treatment plant. No. 2 be adopted as approved structed to have notice in Letter from Fishbeck, the paper as soon as pos­ by DeWitt Township and our " • Starcraft Campers Thompson and Carr was read attorney. sible. by Clerk addressed toMlch- 10 Models to Choose From Board of Appeals: The L igan Department of Public Board approved the pay­ Council appointed for a 3 Health in which a ninety day year term Charles Clock and ment of $7,160.39 to the time extension for awarding, Clinton County Road Com­ • Evinrude Motors Clare Crawford; 2 year term construction contracts for Rev. Earl Copelin and Earl mission. From 2 h.p. thru 115 h.p. - collection portion of the Board reviewed and Brown and 1 year term Fred WPC-Mich-1842, projects* Dennis. adopted 1972 road program Board approved the addi­ as presented by Township A discussion was held on tion of Thelma L. Schmidt- Road Committee,'" • Bluefin Boats the Bicycle Ordinance. man to the Class "C liquor Board approved renewal of Clerk Katherlne Kelley Ideal Fishing Boats.... license. all Class *C" liquor 12 thru 16 ft. Models gave the oath of office to: Clerk reviewed Ordinance licenses. President Robert Shlnabery, No. 7 regulating and licens­ Board received bids on Clerk Dale Crosslan, Trea­ ing of Peddlers in theTown- surer Vada Stednian, Coun- new police cruiser and ap­ • Wolverine . ship and advised the board proved the purchase of an cllmen Hazel Dietz, Gerald that all applications for Ross and Larry Martin. All Oldsmobile. license will be turned over Board accepted and ap­ Pick-Up Campers for a term of two (2) years to the Police, Chief before to begin April 1, 1972. proved the 1971 audit. 9 ft. & 11 ft. Models board approves license. Clerk reviewed a letter Trustee Martin made a Board agreed to hold the from Michigan Highway De­ motion to accept the recom­ line and riot open Township partment which stated that mendation of Ethel Conn and Office Building for other than they are now considering a Rosemary Valko for the j Township business. flashing beacon for the inter­ Pick-Up Covers Library Board. It was sup­ , Board approved the pay­ section of M-78 and Marsh ported by Trustee' Ross. Large Selection to ment of Vouchers No, 7632 Road. Choose from Trustee Martin stated a .thru No, 7694 for payment, Voucher No. 7695 thru No, need for a radio for the ,LEE REASONER 7724 were approved for pay­ Village Fire Truck. Mr. Clerk ment. Martin will meet with the Township regarding this and BATH CHARTER TOWN­ LEE REASONER, Grumman & Clerk report back to council. Trus­ SHIP MEETING tee Martin hopes to transfer i March 27, 1972 Bank Financing Sawyer Canoes radio from one truck to an­ other. The motion was made T he mid-monthly board Seven Signs Available "On-The-Spot" by Dietz and supported by meeting was held March 20, Cancer has seven warning Ross to pay bills. Motion 1972 at the Township offices. signalst Change In bowel or bladder habits; a sore that does carried. Called to order at 8 p.m. not heal; unusual bleeding or Trustee Byrnes moved to bySupevisor with all mem­ discharge; thickening or lump adjourn at 10:10 p.m. It was bers present, also present jri breast or elsewhere; indiges­ supported by Trustee County Commissioner Shep- tion or difficulty in swallowing; Beck & obvious change in wart or mole; Martin. Motion carried. ard. nagging bough or hoarseness. Respectfully submitted, Pledge of Allegiance and If youliave a signal, See your KATHERINE M, KELLEY invocation were given. doctor right away* the Ameri­ 6 Miles North of St. Johns on US-27 Phone 224-3311 Clerk . Minutes of the March 6, can Cancer Society says. 1972 meeting were reviewed.

•V " ' CLINTON COUNTY .H5WS, St. Johns, Michigan 12A April 5, 1972 1/SIJtCTION PXCKFD.

OUT-OF-TOWNERS call ENTERPRISE 8201 FOR SALE: 1972 Z 28| Help Wanted WANTED woven wire fence COMPLETE LINE ofwindow FOR SALE; Hay, first and Farm and steel fence post. shades for your Spring CLASSIFIED AD PAGES second cutting, also Camaro, cranberry red< Phone Ovid 834-5163. needs including plastic and Clover hay. Phone 651-5213 Machinery black vinyl interior, special SALES, Salary and commis­ 49-3p-nc cloth window shades. Com­ CASH RATE: 5c per word. Minimum, $1.00 per In­ 9307 S. Upton Rd., Lalngs- 4 speed trans., radio, reaj BOOMS RED AND WHITE sion, lots of extras. Apply plete line Kirsch drapery sertion. YOUR AD RUNS 3 WEEKS FOR THE PRICE burg. 48-3p seat speakers, 4500 mllea in person. Cains, Inc. 210 W. FOR SALE—Texaco service OF 2. Second week will be refunded when your item top silos: Newly designed MUST SELLU'Ph. Ovid 8341 hardware. Becker Furniture sells the first week. Higham, St. Johns. 36-tf stave now being manufac - 2496. 47-3p-n| station available in Lan­ Fowler. 48-3 FOR SALE; 1,000 bales first sing. Call Pat Larick 372- SAVE a 20c service fee by paying for your charged tued on our new stave ma­ ad within 10 days of insertion. cutting alfalfa. Ph. Oliver chine giving us a stave with SECRETARY FOR Doctor's 6099 days, 372-3583 eve­ LET US RECOMMEND A FOR SALE: 1968 Ford Z/\ Knight 224-3808. 47-3p extreme strength and dur­ o'ffice, high school grad­ nings. 49-tf painter or paper hanger BOX NUMBERS In care of this office add $1.00 ton pickup with over load ability. Red and .White uate, $2 per hour. Write for you. Your Sherwin Wil­ springs, four speed trans.J FOR SALE: hay and straw, colored metal roof now Box 276, Edmore, Mich. Jobs liams Dealer. Finkbeiners. excellent condition. Ph. 587J ALL CLASSIFIEDS WILL BE ACCEPTED John Wardell, Ph. 669- standard on all new silos. 48829. * 48-2p-nc Ph. 582-3121 Fowler. 37-tf 6633. 47-3f Wanted UNTIL 5 P.M. MONDAYS 9874. 47-3p 43 yrs. of experience means the best possible job for you. MAN OR WOMAN for Detroit FOR SALE: 1968 Fiat 124* HOME IMPROVEMENTS, FOR SALE: 1 set walkie- RATES are based strictly on Classified Style. SAVE 10%. Master Mix We do the complete job in­ Free Press motor route Sport, excellent condition, complete repair and re­ talkies, 1 set car top car­ Farmacy Spring Special, cluding the foundation. Write near St. Johns. Phone 485- engine just rebuilt. Call 224- modeling service. Ph. 224- riers, 1-357 Magnum pistol. FOR FAST RESULTS —PHONE 224-2361 book now MARCH-APRIL. or call today and get all the 6420. ' 48-tf 4485 after 5. 48-3p-nc 4662. 48-3p-nc Ph. 224-7746. 47-3p or ENTERPRISE 8201 Insecticide - Sanitation Pro­ facts about' the silo with the ducts. GOWER'S ELE­ heaviest and best inside MAN OR WOMAN to deliver FOR SALE: 1968 Fordpick- WANT steady baby sitting WINTER CLEARANCE VATOR, now under new finish. We probably put on The Detroit Free Press 'up with topper in very job and/or housekeeping Tingley rubbers and boots FOR SALE: Gas clothes management. Carl Longs- twice as much material on in St. Johns to paper boys; good condition $1,450.00. all summer. Age 16. 224- milkhouse heaters, tank dryer in good condition. Notice worth, Mgr. Eureka. Ph. the inside for a seal and re­ store and stands. Phone 485- Some antiques and furniture^ 3603. 49-3p water heaters, etc. St. Johns 113 Lewis St., Phone 224- 224-2695. 45-6-nc. member this is applied with 6420. ' 48-tf 838-2547. 49-lp Co-op. ' 48-3 7166 St. Johns. 48-2-dh a cement gun for better ad­ Miscellaneous THE NORTH STAR GOLF hesion and this is the only WANTED: Painter, car­ BARN to tear down, good FOR SALE: Used platform Course is now open for the Pets part of a silo that wears out. STATION WAGON SALE!! penter, all around handy­ Items timber and boards. Call rocker. To see call Ovid year with eighteen beautiful Silo-Matic and VanDale un- 12 late models to choose man. Experience necessary. ALAN DAVIS IS OFFICE 593-3163 after 5:30. 834-5895. 49-lnc fairways. The cost of mem­ loaders and feeding equip­ from Some with air. Hurry Excellent salary and bene­ FOR SALE: Brittany Spaniel PAPE - First Nighters 48-3p-nc bership and green fees re­ ment. Also dealers forHar- before the rush! Cains Used fits. Phone, Personnel De­ puppies, AKC Registered, play, "Breath of Spring", 3 USED HOOVER $24.60. mains the same aslastyear. ley field stone pickers. Some Cars, 815 S. US-27. Phone. partment, St. Lawrence males and females, call 8:00, April 21-22, R.B.Wil­ SHADE TREES - 6 to 8 ft., Nice 2 tone Hoover Central Michigan's biggest choice areas open to dealers 224-2010 St. Johns. 49-1 Hospital, Lansing. EEO. 224-2461 after 6 p.m. 47-3p son Auditorium. 49-3p $2.75. Fruit trees, flower­ cleaners, used just a few recreational bargain. Call or salesmen. EARLY OR­ 49-lp ing trees and shrubs, ever­ times. All cleaning tools in­ 875-3841 or write NorthStar Hogs & DER DISCOUNT NOW IN FOR SALE: 1955 Ford car, FOR SALE: Parts for all greens, grape vines, berry cluded. Only $24.60 cash or Golf Course, Route 3,Ithaca, EFFECT. Order now and 1960 Ford pickup. Can be BEAUTICIAN-Male or fe­ Sheep electric shavers. Levey's plants, rhubarb and aspara­ terms. Call Lansing 371- Mich. 48847 or stop in. Our save $$$$. Booms Silo Co., seen at 226 Ewen St., Maple male. Full or part time. Jewelry, Elsie. 1-tf gus roots. Largest selection 4563 collect 9 a.m. to 9 pro shop is open now. 48-tf FOR SALE: 6 pure bred Inc., Harbor Beach, Mich. Rapids, Mich, after 6:00 p.m. Kut and Kurl Beauty Salon. in central Michigan. Big 32nd p.m. Electro Grand. 49-1 York boars, weight 200 48441, Ph. (517) 479-6654. 48-3p Phone 834-2291 Ovid. FOR SALE: Wood and steel anniversary sale. Bargain I WILL NOT be responsible pounds. 4 miles west, 2 miles 31-tf 49-3p-nc portable cattle mangers. prices. FOERCH NURSERY 1971 SELECT O STITCH for any debts other than north of St. Johns. Ken Eld- 12 .WAGONS! Cains Used Simon's Planing Mill, Fow­ 2 miles north of Shepards- . $46.50. Left in layaway, my own after March 29— ridge. Phone 224-2506. Cars, 815 S. US-27 have WANTED GOOD MAN for FOR SALE: John Deere4010 ler. Ph. 583-2000. 28-tf vllle. 48-3p-nc comes with a walnut sew Forrest Hunnicutt. 48-3p 49-3p-nc 12 late model station wagons position as -DHIA herd table, all built-in to Zig­ gas tractor, F145H semi- on sale] Phone 224-2010 St. tester in Eastern Clinton mounted 5 bottom plow. ARLENE LOUNDS IS DAME FOR SALE: Winegard color- zag, buttonholes, overcasts, OVID TOWNSHIP BOARD FOR SALE: Purebred York Johns 49-1 County., For further infor­ Adolph Lletzke, 10120 Wil­ BEATRICE-First Nighters ceptor VHF-UHF antenna makes fancy stitches and will meet on April 6th at stock hog. About 350 mation contact Mich. DHIA play, "Breath of Spring", winds the bobbin automatic­ 8:00 p.m. at the Ovid Vil­ liams Rd., DeWitt. 48-3p FOR SALE: 1968 Plymouth Inc., East Lansing. Phone system, complete with Alli­ pounds, $75. Phone 593-2657 8:00, April 21-22, R.B.Wil- ally. Pay balance of $46.50 lage Hall instead of April Satellite, maroon, black, 355-5033. 49-lp ance U-100 automatic ten- Roy Frechen. 48-3p 'son Auditorium. 49-3p narotor, regular $150, now or E-Z terms arranged. 13th. Marie DePond, Clerk. FOR SALE - IHC 4-14» vinyl top, V-8, only 36,000 49-1-nc miles, radio, best offer. only $115 including installa­ Trade-ins accepted. Call FOR SALE: Duroc Boar, 250 trailer plow, hyd, lift, all Miscellaneous FOR SALE:Used copper tub­ Phone 723-6615 after 5p.m, tion, H & B Antenna Spec­ Lansing 371-4563 collect 9 pounds. 1 mile south 1/2 new coulters. Telephone ing, assorted sizes and 49-3p-nc Wanted ialists, open Monday thru a.m. to 9 p.m. Electro FOR SALE new maple syrup, east of Fowler. Ph. 593- 593-3679. 49-3p lengths, one half price. Saturday, 9-9. Ph. 651-5131 Grand. 49-1 gals., 1/2 gals., and 2257, David Feldpausch. STAMP collections wanted FOR SALE: 1969 Nova, 2 Gower's, Eureka. 40-12 or 372-8166. 44-6p-nc quarts. Ph. David Yallup BEHLEN BAR MESH Fenc­ for cash, also old letters, 48-lp FOR SALE: Wooden Vito 224-2514. i 47-3p-nc ing, heavy steel rod dip door, 353 speed, silver postcards and coins. Contact FOWLER RESIDENTS: Take Reso Tone clarinet with galvanized after welding. with black vinyl top, rally Mr. Younkman at 224-2361 BEAUTIFUL WEDDING In - FOR SALE: 18 Ewes for your ads to Finkbeiner's case in excellent condition. A PUBLIC MEETING for For years of rust free ser­ wheels, new tires and paint, or 224-6084 or write to Mr. vitations and accessories. sale withFebruary lambs. Pharmacy for fast, conven­ Roy Beck, Maple Rapids. people who want to quit vice. Economical and ideal many extras. Phone 587- Younkman, c/o Clinton Speedy service. Finkbeiners' Must sell — make an offer. ient servicel 50-dhtf Phone 682-4385. 49-3p smoking will be held for yardfencing.No.stretch- 6731. 49-3p County News, St, Johns, Fowler. Ph. 582-3121. 37-tf 224-4609. 49-3p-nc Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 ing.needed. See it a'tFedewa Mich. 48879. 22-dhtf CHRISTINE BROWN IS NOW IS THE timefor mower FOR SALE: Hay and straw. p.m., Room 204 Sparrow Builders Inc., Ph. 587-3811, FOR SALE:' 1967 Camaro HATTIE. See First Nighters tune-ups. Just arrived George Schultz, DeWitt, Hospital. Regular meetings Cattle 5 1/4 S. of FowlerE5J|l7-tf SS, 350-325 H.P.,4speed, TIMBER WANTED: logs and play, "Breath of Spring", new riding mowers and 10339 Lowell Rd. Phone 669- for those who kick the cig­ Hurst competition plus A.P. standing timber. Logs de­ 8:00, April 21-22, R.B. Wil­ garden tractors. H a f n e r 9769. ( 49-3p arette habit will be held FOR SALJE:T,A,Poliled Here­ NORWOOD hay savers-and Headers. Good condition, v livered to our yard. DEVER- son Auditorium. 49-3p Electric, Fowler. Phone Monday, Wednesday and Fri­ ford mulj**i.4- months old.- - silage' '-i b'ffn k g;" all' ^le'el $1,800 invested. $1,000 or E-AUX SAWMILL, INC., 2872 593-2188. _< 48-3 day'evenings at the hospital1 Fred Howorth/1 mile South' welded with rolled edges to best offer. 224-2609 anytime N. Hubbardston Rd. Pewarno FRANCIS AVIATION, INC. nowmobiles starting April 3, 48-3 of Ovid. Phone 834-5937. last, a lifetime. See at our after 4 p.m. 49-3p-nc Mich. Ph. 593-2424 and/or Travel the safe way with 48-3p-nc yard, 5 1/4 miles south of 593-2552. 40-tf our charter service or learn FOR SALE—Used bedroom FOR SALE: 1971 Rupp-44 Farm Fowler. Ph. 587-3811, Fe- FOR SALE: 1957 Ford truck, to flywithus. Vets approved. suite with mattress and FOR SALE: 8 Holstein Sprint Kidstand, cover, dewa Builders, Inc.E§|22-tf, 3/4 ton, good body, 2 new WANTED TO RENT. Country Capitol City Airport - Ph: springs. To see call Ovid Produce steers, weight 500-600 ignition, timing kit Included, tires, motor no good. $60. house, 1 or 2 bedrooms. 484-1324. 23-tf 834-5895. 49-lnc pounds. Harry Harden, 3 $800. Ph. 224-3652. 47-3p FOR SALE: 400 bales of Phone 661-2546. 49-3p-nc Furnished or unfurnished. second cutting alfalfa. miles North of Ovid on Hol- Automotive Call before 4:00, 371-3564. WINTEK CLEARANCE Call 593-3192 after 5 p.m. lister Rd. Phone 862-5642. After 4:00, 373-1757. 48-3p Call after 5:30 on weekdays. Motorcycles Tingley rubbers and boots 49-3p FOR SALE: 1962 and 1964 49-lp-nc milkhouse heaters, tank CUSTOM BUTCHERING VW Floor pans. Available WANTED MIDDLE AGED water heaters, etc. St. Johns FOR SALE: June Clover seed FOR SALE: Harley Davison lady to board. Call 224- long or short. Phone Ovid Co-op, 48-3 Ted Arens, 4 miles South, FOR SALE: 17 Holstein '59. $700. R-l, Fowler, 6488. 48-3p and PROCESSING 834-5216. 49-3p-nc 3/4'West of Fowler. 48-3p feeders, approximately 425 Colony Rd. First house left We Butcher On pounds. Call 587-6838. off Wright Rd, 49-3p FOR SALE: 1964 Volks- Wednesday & Fridays JACQUES SEED CORN 49-lp wagon, good shape. Phone & Alfalfa. Now avail­ FOR SALE: 1968BSAMotor- 200 W. State St. All Meats 593-2665, Fowler. 49-3p BEEF-PORK able, Daniel Thelen, 3 FOR SALE: PurebredHere- cycle, 650 Lightning, $500 MDA Phone 224-2301 HIvs. & Qtrs. mile south of Westphalia ford bulls. Phone 224- Ph. Fowler 593-2328. 48-3p ''C«, I nspected Also 1 3/4 west. Phone 587- 4895. 49-3p Retail Cuts 6825. 48-3p FOR SALE: Several regis­ AUCTION CALENDAR Elsie Branch tered Holstein bulls, Carter- Melvin Bldg. PENDELL S MEAT ready for service. Green SIMON'S Meadow Farms, Elsie. FRIDAY, APRIL 7 at«10:30 a.m. Muehl Implement Ph. 862-5391 PLANING MILL Phone 862-4389. 49-3p Co., Inc, Inventory reduction sale and open house, PROCESSING located 1 mile south of Sandusky, Mich, on M-19. West City Limits on Bussell Rd. Just off M-57 CARSON CITY Ph. 584-6640 -Jake Vaughn Manufacturers of: NEWS WANT ADS SATURDAY, APRIL 8' at 11 a.m. Robert Kirk- bride, farm machinery. Good line of tractors and Truck, pick-up, hay and farm equipment, located west of Village Limits of CARPETED throughout grain racks, forage boxes, bunk feeders, CAU 224 2361 Akron, Mich. 1/4 mile south on Ringle Rd. 3 bedrooms, 2 full portable cattle ma.igers baths, finished rec. Gabarjg^^ lit and accessories. Custom SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 12:30 p.m., Fred Lovell, room. woodworking. Farm Equipment and Household Goods. Super 670 Ford Tractors M.M. Diesel Tractor, Ford 871 Diesel with Loader. Excellent Line of Farm tools. Located 1 l/2 miles and Implements East of Grand Ledge on North River Highway. TAFT. ROAD. , 268 S. Henderson Fowler, Michigan New and Used Machinery FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 12:30 p.m. Bruce .Irish, farm machinery. Located 4 miles east of St. Johns on M-21 110 S. Emmons only 2 HENRY E. DREPS, Inc. Parts and Accessories WEBB RD. near DeWitt, U375 N. US-27 DEWITT. HI. ' to Watson Rd., 1 mile south at corner of Watson and carpeting throughout, fire­ blocks to park, great lo­ Phone (Area 517) cation, 3 bedrooms, all Complete Service Facilities CARLAND SALES Townsend Rd. place in llv. rm., family 593-2000 E.O.W. room, this home is all carpeted and panelled, Motor Homes. Campers,Cari & Trucks and SERVICE SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 12:30 p.m. Lester Hughson, brick w/2 car attached large liv. rm., kitchen has Phone 517-669-9996 Farm Machinery including Case 830 D. J.D.'520 Gas, garage, nice, large cooking island, full TRANSMISSIONS AUTOMATIC & STANDARD Phone Owosso, SA 3-32?7 J.D. 95 square back combine w/corn and grain heads. basement,. and 2 car Carlnnd, Michigan Located 2 miles west of Ovid on M-21 to Shepardsville AIRPORT RD. just South WHEEL 4 FRAME ALIGNMENT, TIRES t BRAKES garage. •affgg ™py 24-tt Rd., north 3/4 mile at 1404 North Shepardsville Rd. of DeWitt, .5 new homes LEflSEttCflR THURSDAY, APRIL 27 at 10:00 a.m. Mr and to choose from, have one ENJOY THE POOL this v Mrs. Ervin Stoevsand — 70 head Holstein dairy cattle, almost completed w/ summer in this stately, GOOD/YEAR tf DAY, WEEK, MONTH ot 2 Harvestone Silos, 20x30—20x60, 20x60 cement stave family rm., only $34, home, stone fence, 4 bed­ CONCRETE LONG TERM LEASE silo. Complete line of milking parlor equipment, bulk 500.00. rooms, plus finished 3rd. tank, milkers, etc. Full line of good farm machinery. floor, 3 baths, 2 car N. MORTON 3 bedroom CAINS, Inc. WALLS Located 5 miles south of Scottvllle, Mich., on Scott- garage, kitchen w/all the USED MACHINERY ranch all carpeted includes BUICK-PONTIAC ville Rd., 3 miles east on Hawley Rd. refrlg. and stove, full bullt-ins, must see to ap­ J.D. A with loader. A new home Is a lifetime basement, see if you can preciate. I,H. 504 Gas with Freeman lo'ader. OPEL-GMC investment. Lot us help you SATURDAY MORNING APRIL 29, 9:00 a.m. Sharp. secure this investment with qualify for a Farm Home I.H. 600 diesel. Bill Bowen, farm equipment including 1964 Massey We make buying or sell­ 2ld W. Higham St. Johns the best basement wall Loan. J.D. 5 x 14 semi-mounted plow with harrow. possible —a poured concrete 65 gas and complete line of good farm equipment. ing a pleasant time. Phone 224-3231 S. SWEGLES next year I.H. 560 diesel. wall. We are equipped to do Located 2 miles south of Ithaca on US-27 Freeway SOLD hide your Easter eggs in Ford Dexta diesel with Freeman loader. 2-tf the complete job or any part to Pierce Rd. 1 mile west to Croswell Rd., 1 3/4 1010 E. Cass =•- this beautiful home. Im­ Farmall M with new overhaul, good tires. of it. Bring your prints over north on east side. 210 S. Scott Rd. or call for an appointment agine shag carpeting in A.C, D-17 gas. 104 N. Ottawa Ford 587-3811. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 12:30 p.m. Joe Malta, the family room in front A.C. 3x16 inch plow. 604 W. Gibbs FARM and INDUSTRIAL farm equipment, 3 tractors including 1969 Oliver 1250 of the fireplace, 2 car 1007 E. Cass St. New Idea No. 17 ground driven spreader. 95 bushel. READY-MIX CONCRETE ,D« with loader, also antiques and furniture. Located* garage, full basement, TRACTORS and 409 N. Morton N.I. Hay conditioner EQUIPMENT For All Your Needs "™ 2 miles east of Junction US-27 and M 57 to Crapo even under family room I QUALITY - SERVICE Little Giant 38' elevator with 7 Hp. engine' New and Used Rd.. 2 miles south. :ft::::W:::%:ftW:%^^ Massey Ferg. No. 74 3 -14* plow ' • FOR APPOINTMENTS OTHER TIMES PHONE: SATURDAY, MAY 6, 11;00 a.m. Roger Vandervort, MF 3165 gas with - industrial 200 loader, self-level Simplicity farm machinery, household Items and Angus cattle. bucket. LAWN and GARDEN ." Bruce Lanterman Ralph Green 224-7047 FEDEWA m Located 6 miles north of St. Johns on US-27, 3 1/2 MF 205 Bu. spreader with pan, 2 yrs old. EQUIPMENT 224-4740 Albert Galloway 224-4713 miles west on Maple Rapids Rd. Derrili Shlnabery Roy F. Briggs 224-2260 HENGFSBACH FORD BUILDERS, Inc We Specialize in Farm Machinery and Dairy Cattle Auctions 224-3881 Ranny Briggs 224-6074 Archie Moore Sattler & Son, Inc TRACTOR'SALES G218 Wright Road, IF PLANNING A SALE SEE US BillHolley 224-7580 (DaWitt) 669-6645 Phone 647-6356 5 1/4 Miles South of Fowler. GALLQWAY'S COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE ' or 862-5391 Phone 236-7280 Midcllcton AL CALLOWAY, AUCTIONEER Ph. 224-4713 St. Johns *•< PORTLAND, MICH. 51-tt 53-tf \ 13A April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan

MAPLE RAPIDS, beautiful FOR SALE: 3 bedroom home copal Church who called, larger home with 1 acre at 9313 M-21, Ovid, Mich. For Rent brought food or contributed Real Estate beautifully landscaped. Call 2 baths, basement, gas heat, to the Memorial Fund we are 2 car garage, breezeway. Outdoor notes John Fedewa 593-2197 or especially grateful. We will TWO NEW homes for sale FOR RENT—Furnished one Simon Real Estate 224-6736. Call Darwin Munson 875- never forget the many cards, LANSING-Sonfe 1 mil­ one did.* in St. Johns. Low down bedroom apartment, pri­ Fortunately, coho losses 48-1-nc 3528 or Hugh Robertson flowers, food and help lion coho salmon eggs from Persons attending the payment and low interest vate entrance and carport, at that hatchery are now __•____------f Agency Realtor 875-4828. brought to us by our many the State of Washington ar­ April 4 meeting in Alpena financing available. Call no children or pets. Deposit essentially over, and the DREAM HOME, new carpet­ 48-4-nc neighbors, relatives and rived in Michigan safe and will be encouraged by the Fedewa Builders Inc. 587- and references. Phone 224- cause of the die-off has ing, 3 bedroom ranch, ex­ friends at our time of sor­ sound last week to help the DNR to put their views down 3811. |m 49-tf 3 BEDROOM COUNTRY 6019. 49-lp not affected young chinook cellent location, new area. row. Keith and Carol Department of Natural Re­ in writing, and to send them home with '1 1/2 baths, and other fish being raised Also Rainbow Lake lot and Cornell and the family of sources fill part of the gap in the facility's separate , to the Department's Parks CHOICE COUNTRY LOTS laundry on main floor, 2- FOR RENT: First floor fur­ Birch Lake lot. Call Audrey^ Bea Munro. in its salmon planting stock rearing tanks. Division Office in Lansing. available. Will build on car attached garage, on one nished apartment, double or Jerry Witgen 224-2206 for 1973. "After next month's meet- l hese using your plans or acre. Call Mary Rappuhn, entrance, carpeted and Speculation on the die- or Simon Real Estate 224- GALE—We wish to extend The eyed eggs, supplied ing, we're going to table urs. Financing available, 224-3469 or FURMAN-DAY pleasant, adults only. Inquire off still stands as DNR 6736. 47-1-nc our sincere thanks to at cost by a hatchery near any further action on our all Fedewa Builders Inc, REALTY, 224-3236 or 485- 911 N. Lansing St. 48-3p Fisheries Chief Wayne H. friends, neighbors and rel­ Tacoma, Wash., were ur­ Negwegon plan for several 87-3811. g ' 49-tf 0225. 49-1-nc Tody reported it two weeks atives for the flowers, and gently requested by theDNR weeks so people will have a FOR SALE: Ithaca area. Two FOR RENT: DeWltt Nor­ ago: bedroom home on 1 acre, cards sent and food brought 'in wake of a mysterious die- chance to give us some H SALE: New Home in CHOICE BUILDING SITES wood Apts. Quiet country "We suspect that some excellent kitchen, carpeted in during the loss of our off which claimed about 2.4 written feedback," explains Pewamo, 3 bedroom ranch in the country. They're living, few minutes from unknown disease or environ­ living and bedrooms, full Mother and Grandma. A million young coho at its Scherschligt, rtially carpeted, walkout getting scarce, so act now Capitol, paved parkingarea, mental deviciency is behind basement, 1-car garage, thank you to Memorial Hos­ Platte River Fish Hatchery DNR parks specialists sement, oven, range, hood by calling Fred Denovich, 1/2 acre play area, private these losses, but the Job utility , building. $16,500. pital, Rev. Elton Carlson, during .the last two weeks then will pour over those eluded, aluminum siding, 224-2597 or FURMAN-DAY entrance, partially fur­ of diagnosing our problem Chet English Realtor, 116 Rev. Herold DeWeese, the of February. * written comments to see eadyfor occupancy. Canbfe REALTY, 224-3236 or 485- nished, carpeted, 2-bed - is extremely difficult.* E, Center St., Ithaca* Ph. West Owosso Church of where they might "go from rchased for minimum 0225. 49-1-nc room, storage area, nopets. Under arrangements co­ Even though the DNR can­ Christ for the dinner. God there" in refining their plan ount down and 7 1/4% in- 875-4272, evenings 224- $150 per month. $175 se­ ordinated by the State of not recoup last month's bless you all. The family for the park which, Scher­ rest if you qualify. Call 4304. 47-3p curity deposit. Renters pay Washington, the eggs were losses with the eggs from the FOR SALE: New 3 bedroom of Eva L. Gale. 49-1 schligt stresses, is still in edewa Builders, Inc., 6218 heat and electric. Ph. 669- flown to Chicago last Thurs­ Tacoma area, its modified HOUGHTON LAKE, clean home, 1 1/2 baths, dining day and trucked from there the tentative stage. Wright Rd., Fowler. Phone area, built-in kitchen, full 9879. Fedewa Builders, Inc. plan to stock 3 million coho sharp cottage. Call Louie ALDRICH-I want to sin­ by DNR personnel to the 587-3811. |gjl 48-3 basement, 2 car garage 29-tf next spring will enable the Thelen 593-3158 or SIMON cerely thank my relatives Department's Wolf Lake EjOO ACRE farm with 13 aluminum siding, almost JS3. Department to maintain a South Watertown REAL ESTATE 224-6736. and friends for the many State Fish Hatchery near room house, very sharp, completed. Phone 224-4557 FOR RENT nearly new 2 "respectable" coho fishery By Mrs Bruce Hodges 49-1-nc cards, flowers and gifts that Kalamazoo for hatching and 3 1/2 miles from 1-96. or 224-3811. 48-3p-nc bedroom house, newly for the Great Lakes in 1974. I received while in the hos­ early rearing. They arrived also 28 acres, 5 room ranch decorated, nice basement, During the fall of that year, Miss Janet Reeves and A & W DRrVE-IN r doing pital. Veva Aldrich. 49-lp in excellent condition and with 2 small barns and pond, deposit required, lease. the fish will return as adult • Miss Sharon Kline flew to $62,000 and growing. Lo­ NEW LISTING, large fine are expected to hatch with­ 1/2 mile from Long Lake, Write Box M c/o Clinton spawners. Fort Lauderdale Sunday cated near large University. home, excellent location. in the next few days. County News, St. Johns, REDMAN-We wish to ex­ Local citizens and other where they will spend their $22,500. Call Rey Hanses Curb phones, indoor seating, Can have income. Call Jerry Mich. 48879. -47-3p-nc press our grateful appreci­ Jack Hammond, in charge interested people will be vacation as guests "of Mr. S7-3422 or Simon Real Es­ paved parking. Modern Henning 224-2779 or SIMON ation to Dr. James Grost, of hatchery management for given an opportunity to re­ and Mrs. Lewis Sperry and tate 224-6736, 47-1-nc equipment. Good husband- REAL ESTATE 224-6736. FOR RENT - Air hammer Mr. Van Hoag, Mr. Robert the DNR, explains that the view the Department of family. wife operation for only 48-1-nc Sirrine, employees of Os­ OLDER 2 BEr^OOM home for breaking up cement, Wolf Lake unit offers warm, Natural Resources' ten­ Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patrick $10,000 down. For this or good Funeral Home and Rev. high-quality water which on W. St<- Jon 2(! D&B Party Slioppe, Package evenings after 7:00. 49-3p * Over 40 designs to choose from — rancher, bi-lsvel, or Liquor-9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. - Ph, 626-6642 49-2 tri-level. AUTOMOTIVE CLEANERS FOODS Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - * Built only >with top grade, quality materials. 11 p.m., 224 N. Clinton. * Flexible designs — to accommodate your own ideas and BUI Fowler Foril. New & Used Gene's IGA Foodliner, Elsie 9-6 plans. Cars & Pick-ups. N. US-27, De- ANTES DRY CLEANERS, pickup Mon. Tues. Wed. Sat. 0-9 Thurs. * Speedy construction—move in about 6 weeks after Witt, 669-2725. and delivery. 108 W. Walker, & Frl. 862-4220. PLUMBING building begins. * * phone 224-4529. * Help In selecting your site, obtaining financing, and 8111 O'Shaughnessy Chev. Inc. Dunkel Plumbing & Heating, other services, ' Andy's IGA, St. Johns, Home New & Used Cars & Trucks, Open Licensed Master Plumber, Ph. WITH SO MUCH GOING FOR YOU, HOW CAN YOU RESIST Baked Bread, Pies, Cookies, Mon., Thurs., Frl., evenings, DRUGS 224-3372, 807 E. State St. A PERMABILT HOME? ' Ph. 609-2235 DeWltt. Choice Meats, Carry-out ser­ * * * vice. MARSHALL, Cain - Buick - Pontiac, New & Parr's Rexall Drugs, Open daily REAL ESTATE MICHIGAN Used Cars, 210 W. Higham, Com­ 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,Sunday8;30 - FURNITURE plete Body & Service. 12:30 & 5 to 7 p.m. Burton Abstract and Title Co, Area Rep, Abstract and Title Services, 119 "*\B0B WILKINS, Ph. (517) 484-5315 Large selection sewing ma­ N. Clinton. Ph. 224-3294. chines, paits, accessories, Mill­ Egan Ford Sales, Inc., 200 W. ELECTRICIANS Higham, phone 224-2285. Pinto, er Furnituie 224-7261, St. Johns, Foi d-Maverick-Torino-Mustang Furman-Day Realty, 1515 N.US- USED TRACTORS .27, Member Lansing Board of Realtors, Multiple Listing John Deere 30l0 diesel. Maintenance Elect. Service Res­ y idential, Commercial, Industrial GIFTS Service, 224-3236 or Toll l-'reo John Deere 3020 Dsl. Huh Tire'Center, D. F.Goodrich Ph. 224-7966, 507 E. Higham from Lansing 485-0225. John Deere 3020 gas (2) Tires, Ph. 224-3218, Front End John Deere 3010 gas (2) The Treasuie Chest, 220 N. "'Alignment. Clinton, Hallmark Cards—Russ­ John Deere 70 gas with power steering ell Stover Candy RESTAURANT GILBERT & INGALLS, Inc. Farmall 450 Dsl. with wide front & fast hitch Schmitt Electric Co., Residen­ Farmall 350 Dsl. tial - Commercial - Industrial, DeWitt-669-9636 or Dimondale-646-2871 48-tfl Farmall M gas (2) Boh's Auto Body, Complete Col­ 224-4277, 807 1/2 E. State St. DALEY'S FINE FOOD, Dining & lision Service, 224-2921, 800 N. HARDWARE Cocklalls, Ph. 224-3072, S. U.S. Lansing. 27—1/2 mile S. M 21. OTHER EQUIPMENT Dalman Hardware, Ph, 669-6785, AL GALLOWAY DeWltt, Whirlpool Appliances, John Deere 494A planter 28" to 40* rows (2) FERTILIZERS Zenith TV, Plumbing and Heating WESTERN John Deere 694AN planter 30s* rows USED FARM EQUIPMENT Debar Chevrolet Co. New,& Used John Deere 894A 30" rows, extra good condition Zeeb Fertilizers, Everything for TRACTORS - COMBINES - CORNHEADS Cars. Elsic-862-4800, Youcan't. Tom's Western Stoiu, 1 mi. W. John Deere 186W 6-row precision planter w/No. 71 do hotter anywhere. the soil, St. Johns, 224-3234, Ashley, 847-3571, INSURANCE Ovid, 9 - 5:30 Mon. - Sat,, frl. TILLAGE TOOLS - PLANTERS - PICKERS planting units \ til 9, Anytime by Appt., 834-5446, TRACTOR PARTS - REBUI LT HEADS Several John Deere discs 11 ft. to 12 1/2 ft. Kewanee Disc 12 1/2 ft. Jim McKen.de Insurance All Several real good John Deere and New Idea spreaders Moore Oil Co., If It's tires, Line of Ins. 224-2479 Ionla-527- CALL MILLIE GOOD SELECTION AT ALL TIMES see us, 009 E. State, Ph. 224- FINANCIAL 2480. • and I,lace your Phone (517) 224-4713 or 224-4300 4726. advertisement In this JEWELRY , DIRECTORY * DON SHARKEY 1 Capitol Savings & Loan Assoc., John Deere Sales & Service 3 lines for ">0f CaUi First Farm North of St. Johns on , Hettlpr's Motor Sales, 24 hr? 222 N. Clinton, 224-2304, Safety additional line 20?. six 1 1/2 Miles East of St. Louis Wrecker Servlcei Good Used for Savings since 1890, week minimum tunning. US -27 Phone 681-2440 Ti itcks. ST. JOHNS, MICH. + * 14A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St, Johns, Michigan April 5, 1972

Central National's Bob Purtill watches Darcy Cramer John Rohn operates a 4,00 ton press used to make1' F.C. Mason Company (L.) and Ray Trevlno load the automatic Walker furnace. shanks for cultivator springs a main product; of F. C. Mason.

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Disc Blades Fitted Steel for Harrows Plow Shares Visit The Main Lobby at Central National Bank .. .on Display Products Manufactured and Distributed by F.C. Mason PEWAM0 ST. JOHNS OVID April 5, 1972 Section B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan ^iSiS An ounce of prevention itf^..- 26th kill themselves Suicide is mor e apt to of our centers immediately, 372-8460) occur after a serious dis­ or encourage him to come The best protection ruption in a relationship with you. A telephone call against self-destruction Is a 1AMM5ARY Mental Health for Clinton, feeling that somebody else (love, deception, divorce, will provide an immediate Eaton and Ingham But we could do much appointment (372-7900 or cares what happens to us. Becker Furniture's Entire Stock, Of better if everybody was loss of a Job). Furniture, Accessories and Bedding Are aware of the lacts in this Suicide Is not a pleasant community. CRISIS ASPECT WW theme to discuss, and the Suicidal states are crises This is m only reason for bringing up FACTS ON SUICIDE situations, and they tend to be 1 taboo subjects like it in'the First, .we should never resolved within a relatively ON SALE health field is that we, as short period of time, and if Wally Pierce underestimate a suicidal For This Event, our store is professionals, know a good threat. we can give the person a jammed with all new merchandise deal about this problem that When a person voices a "life line* (whether through week just in from the Chicago Market. We HI everybody should under­ personal contact or on the S"39 self-destructive statement, invite you to compare our prices anywhere stand. he is uttering what has been telephone), he will surmount the crisis, and his life will STARTS THURSDAY APRIL 6 We cannot solve a problem called *a cry for help." 8 lias (and suicide Is a serious Amidst waves of shame, re­ be spared. Wally is another of our citizens who works quietly ^ one), if we don't do every­ gret, sadness and depres­ Sometimes convincing the behind the scenes helping to satisfy the needs of •$ thing possible to find out sion, the potential suicidal person that (1) he needs others, particularly the young folks in our com- ^ Dinette Sets $ 00 what the facts are, and what is asking for assistance In professional help and (2) this munity. For 'some time now Wally has extended a •!•: including Table, can be done to improve the his predicament. help is Immediately avail­ helping hand whenever asked and many receiving ^ situation. able, is the mostuseful effort Leaf and 6 Chairs from 79 li Second, there are certain his encouragement have been numbered among those &: GRIM PICTURE characteristics that can help we can make. whose life may be offering something less than a fair $ There were about one anybody who is not a mental shake. Aside from these acts of kindness, Wally is •:•: ii Save up to $60.00 on Rocking-Reclining thousand suicides in the State health professional to assess ' THE OUNCE OF always ready to support any project of general com- :| of Michfeaninl969... suicidal risk. PREVENTION munity benefit and for this spirit of cooperation and >:?. Of these, 44 occurred in If somebody confides in willingness to participate wo recognize Wally Pierce '$ $ IOO For instance,weknow men La-Z-Boys from our tri-county area. are more likely to commit you about suicidal intention, as our citizen of the week, % Twenty-eight people died suicide than women. Women tell him that you understand of self-inflicted injuries in make more attempts at self- the problem, and that you Save up to $25.00 on our Large Selection Ingham} ten in Eaton and six destruction, something like have some Idea what can be in Clinton. 7 to 1, but their attempts done to help. CLINTON NATIONAL These grim statistics do are less serious and not so Then, depending on the 100 £5 seriousness of the situation, | BANK & TRUST CO. - jg from g-^.M| not seem to vary much from dangerous, what physicians Recliners IFM.fllilJE vear to year; about 1 person call a suicidal gesture. either take the person to one *"" in 10t000 commits suicide every year. AT CLINTON NATIONAL. Save up to S105.00-AII New Merchandise Was there anything we Large Selection-Heavy Duty Covers could have done to prevent IT'S TIME FOR this high waste of useful human life? Living room Suites | WS SERVICES IN THE AREA We have mental health aprons - bluejeans ••IfR&ljg services available in all the Choose From Quality centers of population; we Lines as Norwalk, $ 00 have emergency services, Flexsteel, Berne from where people can come any I and others time of the day or night— Save up to $100.00On Lane, Broyhill, Bassett, Ward & Ken Lea Complete 3^1 Sealed Power I Bedroom Suites proposes over 70 in stock stock split includes Dresser $ MUSKEGON-Directors of m Mirror, Chest, from Sealed Power Corporation and Bed. to $500.00 have authorized a 3-for-2 common stock split to be ef­ Save up to $39.00-Huge Selection fected through a 50 per cent stock dividend, the action to be contingent upon stock­ holder approval of an in­ Occasional Chairs crease in authorized com­ mon stock to 6,000,000 '. ^Straight-Chairs, s h a re-s^-'from 3,000,000 Rockers, Swivel $4(100 shares. Rockers. All the Gordon E. Reynolds, pres­ Latest Styles ident, said stockholders to $179.00 j|W|fy'l^|| would vote on the proposed Over 150 Lamps in Stock! All New llyl^lll^B.S increase in authorized stock Merchandise Just Arrived irai at the annual meeting in Muskegon May 24,1972. Fol­ lowing their expected ap­ Chair Lamps proval, the 50 per cent stock dividend would be payable Pole Lamps June 30,1972, to stockhold­ ers, of record June 9, 19*72. Of the 3,000,000 shares Tree Lamps of Sealed Power commd n LT*' stock presently authorized, Floor & Table Lamps •M 1,772,870 share are issued 01 and outstanding. m Earlier, the company had Occasional Tables announced its proposed i! acquisition of Johnson Prod­ All New ucts, Inc., a Muskegon- In Stock based manufacturer of tap­ m off pets for the automotive in­ Group Marble Top 5 Styles Stack dustry, for 239,520 shares of Tables & Modern Sealed Power common stock. Tables J 95 The acquisition, approved by Groups 25%off from ll th e board of directors of both companies, also Is con­ tingent upon approval of stockholders of both com­ Bedding panies at their annual meet­ ings. entire Stock On Sale-Save $40.00 __ Payment of the 239,520 F'lL on our deluxe set. _ — ^ ,_ -. ^ ^J JffS**"*' snares ofSealedPower com- $11000 |IHlfl^0£9 mon stock for Johnson Prod- Regular $159.00 ^^ ucts would occur prior to 119 payment of the proposed 50 per cent stock dividend. Add­

ing the shares to be used immminhUMnjiii ..miII-II.. — — in the acquisition and the Front row: Carma Leslie, Cathy Skoczylas, Julie Silm, Dawn Frost, Emily Harsh shares added as the result Second row: Irene Speck, Virginia Shawnee, Betty Hansen, Eileen Thelen Cedar Chest Special of the stock dividend would Behind ladder: Chris Holcomb increase the number of Second"from top: Gladys Baker-Top: Betty Allen wm i«_^^^_ Sealed Power common =T$$ Large Size Spanish Chest With Oak Finish. IBISE^^^S shares outstanding to just Plastic Top Plus Storage Drawers. A Great S^'rwUllHri 0VGr tliree mlllion shares, Gift for the Girl * — ft A A uuu "Sealed Power's more Graduate. Reg.$89.00 Now * ygo' o gag than 3,600 stockholders will free benefit from the stock split and home loans in that it should improve the At Clinton National these days, the well-dressed tell- _,. CARPENTER'S MANY OTHER ITEMS ON SALE AT REDUCED marketability of the stock er is wearing aprons and blue-jeans, and if you're __ PRICES and broaden the base of own­ m ership," Reynolds said. "The wondering what It's all about, ask one of them. ~" .APRON See Our Large Selection of additional number of un­ You'll find it's our way of reminding you that build­ issued shares will give the ing and remodeling time is upon us and behind every With every home company more flexibility in good hammer there's usually a good home loan. And mortgage or re­ Gift Items At Greatly Reduced pursuing its program of cor­ a good home loan is one that doesn't leave you need­ modeling appli­ porate growth." cation during April. Prices..,. ,,, Sealed Power, traded ing a shim for your budget. Stop in soon. We want to m for Mother's Day, Weddings U\ over-the-counter, closed help you get fitted with an apron for the job and a Graduation, First Communion and March 21 at $37.25 bid and loan for your budget. other Occassions. $38,25 asked. The company -*u»i is a leading manufacturer of IftV-SSSS' 9 jj|\*MIUfVJ gf piston rings and precision ' CUMIN NMML Free Estimates parts for the automotive and • Free Delivery other Industries. /• Becker Furniture A The wide-awake bank makes itallso easy. Open 8:30 to 5:30 Daily-Closed Wednesday P.M. FIGHT CLINTON NATIONAL BANK and TRUST CO. Fridays Till 9:00 A.M. CANCER Serving The Clinton Area From Eleven Locations 5" Member FDIC Phone 593-3500 £g American Cancer Society •»BB&;-» JKV mizm 2B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan S\ April 5, 1972 Clinton County News Back Through A lesson Editorial Page the Years By TIM YOUNKMAN From the Clinton County NeArs files The invasion from North of the south has begun. will become a piece of dusty of 1971,1962,1947 Vietnam across the Demil­ Others will praise whole­ diplomacy. We may end up itarized Zone into the south heartedly the "reunification'* supporting a southern gov­ Good chairmanship this week was not a big sur­ efforts of the North by mil­ ernment in exile, but tha ONE YEAR AGO Municipal Building last prise. itary might. , would be about all. April 7, 1971 week. Whatever the outcome, The North Vietnames Reports have been drifting have had the wor "won* sine Winner's of this year's across the war-torn nation further war was inevitable. One of the better public hearings we've attended was that which was held Clinton County students annual Republican News The Tet offensive of 1968, they starteditlnl954again£ for weeks that an invasion the French. They could ,w recently in St. Johns by the City Planning Commission. Responsibility for took home 50 awards last spelling contest are Sharon was pending—just the exact as is this new threat, was week from the 1971 Central Devereaux, eight grade; a test.TheCommunlstsknew indefinitely to "reunite* thi the success of this meeting was from the direction of the chairman of the moment of attack was left to two Vietnam nations. Michigan Youth talent Ex­ Ronnie Litwiller, seventh speculation. Then, as the that certain areas of the commission, James Moore. hibit and Science Fair at grade, and Kenny Kurncz, weather worsened and southern federal government This war for American Lansing's Civic Center. sixth grade. American warplanes were weak and by attacking will go down in history along A public hearing is by nature no tea party. People come to voice In a surprise move, four Clinton County's goal for couldn't strike the Com­ with all the firepower avail­ side the Mexican War and th of the five Clinton County this year's cancer fund drive munist divisions invaded. , able, it would put a dent in Spanish-American War. I opposition, usually, at a proposed change. In this case, it was to rezoning draft board members signed the smug control of the has the tragi-comedlc as has been set at $6,500, ac­ As the news reports proposal for the city. Persons who have no particular concern about a letter of regisnatiqn ad­ cording to Dr. R. H, Wohlers, southern officials. pects of theCrlmeanWaran dressed to President Nixon drifted in from correspon­ the stark horror of the Dres­ campaign chairman. dents near the outposts, it The current offensive is a proposed changes have no desire to attend hearings, unless to add support to as protest over the convic­ Road improvements, of­ test on America's remaining den firebomblngs. tion of Lt. William Calley, seemed evident that the It should have taught the others who may have legitimate complaints. ficials' salaries and stray border was ill-equipped and strength and the efficiency Jr., who was sentenced for dogs occupied most of the of our Vletnamization policy. western democracies some­ murdering 22 Vietnamese undermanned by the South thing about dealing with the Tempers can get unruly at hearings. To be able to contain this agenda at the annual meeting Vietnamese. On Monday, re­ If the North Vietnamese can non-combatants. -of the DeWitt township board gain strong control of the Communists—but that same unpleasantness and yet allow people to be heard regarding their feelings, is ports came back thatatleast thing was said when Russia Cheryl Amstutz and of trustees. eight American advisors and upper regions of the south, somewhat of a miracle. Chairman Moore accomplished tKis. Sharon L. Mazzollni, St. then the war Is near an end. dominated Eastern Europ several helicopters were after World War U and the Johns High School juniors, 25 YEARS AGO lost in the fighting. The same day that We feel certan the complaints and suggestions given by the people at this will attend Michigan State April 10, 1947 northern troops poured Chinese after the Korean hearing will receive careful consideration. Chairman Moore assured them of University's Girls State June Conversations this week across the border, another War. 13-20. Robert T. Palmer, assist­ from the Pentagon to Haight- story was released on the We have always paid for this,„and we believe him. ' Rachele Stachel placed ant city engineer for the City Ashbury in San Francisco last ship leaving the Viet­ our lessons In the blood of first in the St. Johns Wo­ of South Haven, has been will damn or cheer the mil­ namese war zone from the our young. I wonder how long -MacD. man's Club essay contest, hired by the St. Johns city itary activity "in Indochina. American navy. lt will take before thos with MaryPatton, second and commission as city man­ Those who belteveb* we With that act, the war for lessons are learned and our Ron Whitefield, third. Miss ager. He will take over duties should have had a military us is just about over—save courses altered to deal with Stachel who will receive a May 12. victory in Vietnam will huge financial aid and mil­ 20th century problems $40 award, entitled her es­ At the annual meeting of scream that this Is the price itary arms and supplies. In through 20th century diplo­ say Keep America Beautiful/ the Clinton district of the we will pay and the slaughter a few short years, even that macy. Flows show up Boy Scouts of the Chief TEN YEARS AGO Okemos Council, Maxwell April 5, 1962 Smith of St. Johns was "If It Fitz • • • With 19 more primaries to go and state party conventions 'elected District Chairman. yet to be held in other states, today's "frontrunner" could The St. Johns city com­ April 15 has been an­ be tomorrow's hitchhiker. mission took no action in its nounced as the starting time regular meeting on a recom­ for solicitation of funds by So it might be wise to keep your wagering money in your mendation of the Mayor's the Clinton County Chapter of A satisfying thing pocket? The element of chance and luck remains a great Downtown Development the American Cancer So­ Committee that the city hire ciety. Dempsey B. Ebert of ' part of the glamor and mystery of politics. a consulting firm to make a St. Johns will head the drive. Who can say where George Romney might be had he not 'study of the downtown busi­ The Clinton quota is $1,700. Editor, Lapeer County Press ness district. A proposal to raise three VI By Jim Fitzgerald suffered one slip of the tongue on a late night Detroit televi­ "St. Johns Farm Imple­ mills in extra taxes for the sion show four years ago. Likewise, the remarks by Senator ment Days,* a two-day dis­ establishment and mainten­ A man named Frank Robertsphonedfrom building half on the river bank, and half on play of new farm machinery ance of a Clinton County Saginaw and asked if I were any relation to stilts, out over the water. At'age 5,1 was Muskie following his defeat in Florida last week might well 'on downtown Clinton Avenue health unit was soundly beat­ the Jim Fitzgerald who used to own the Dry most fascinated with the John. It was the first be his undoingo was a rousing success, ac­ en at the polls in the bi­ Dock Iron Works in Port Huron. I*d ever seen that didn't require flushing. I If primaries expose these "flaws" in candidates, we're for. cording to all reports. ennial spring election. And wham I It was nostalgia time again. thought It was a much more modern way to The annual report of the Clinton County twonships Are there any railroad workers todaywho solve the disposal problem, direct from de­ them0 But we suspect the same imperfections would emerge city assessor, presented to and schools and the city of give kids rides on those little cars that positor to water, eliminating the middle ultimately if there was a national primary election, as has the St. Johns city commis­ St. Johns may be able to have to be pumped along the track by hand? piping. It was brilliant thinking such as that, sion, shows an increase of split additional grants of I'll bet not. It's probably against company 40 years ago, that made the noble Anti- been proposed by two senior senators, Mike Mansfield of $153,200 in the assessment state aid that amount to rules - Insurance risk, bla, bla. (For their Pollution Crusade possible today. own protection, today's kids are not allowed Montana, Democratic leader, and George Aiken of Vermont, rolls over last year. $250,000 a year or more as The Great Depression killed the iron dean of Senate Republicans, Smith Hall will rate as the result of the Michigan flat dead. By 1940 it was abandoned ,onef of the rbusiest places in Supreme Court's decision mostly fallen -Into the riveri Grand­ Clinton 'County as some J?5p upholdl,ngvihe" legality o^the another column;, Q£ Mansfield calls the current succession of slate primaries 1 father died before then, and Dad eventually 4-,H members put on display sales tax diversion amend­ My big sister, Terrible Jean, andlusedto became atravellng salesman. I never walked a''''Wad show"-and a "circus," adding that they leave the the exhibits of their winter ment. ride to the Dry Dock Iron Works oh those home from work with him again, and now he candidates "physically exhausted" and "financially deflat­ projects. H. C. Loux, the Ovid Re­ handcars. This would be in the early 1930s. is dead, too. St. Johns Rotary club publican caucus nominee won I was 5 or 6. Jean was 2 years older and ed." members are still puzzling over William Wilson, incum­ 20 pounds tougher. If the Dry Dock Iron Works had continued We' agree. We also share the view of the Wall Street over the disappearance of bent supervisor, who ran on The Iron Works was on the St. Clair River to thrive, I would surely have been too lazy to four coin collections from "stickers* by a vote of 157 ban, about 10 blocks from our home. The buck nepotism. I would have joined the family Journal which concludes: the club's Youth Talent and to 154 in the race for sup­ railroad track ran along the river. A handcar business, and what a brilliant repairer of "Now, clearly presidential primaries are a historic part Hobby show held in the ervisor in Ovid Township. never passed us by, probably because Ter­ ships I would have been II have to take 3 days rible Jean tied me to the tracks. off work to change my license plates. This •of the American political tradition, one of our treasured The Jim Fitzgerald who owned the'iron year all I have to do is stick a sticker on the institutions. They obviously test the mettle of the candi­ works was our grandfather. His number 1 old plate. Which I would certainly do If I employee was our dad, Ed* Fitz. Terrible hadn't lost the lousy sticker. dates in a number of different,and important-ways. But it j View from /Jean and I went to the Iron Works after- Anyway, It turned out that Frank Roberts, is not clear,, at least to us, that this test requires 23 of ' noons around 5 simply so we could walk home the man whose phone call turned me on, is from work with Dad. the godson of my grandfather. We have never them." the Senate That's the greatest thing I remember - met but we are going to get together -J.S. walking home from work with my father. It someday and I'll bore him to death. William S. Ballenger was a satisfying thing for a couple of little But what I'd really like to do Is get Ter­ MICHIGAN MIRROR State Sen. kids to do. It satisfied Mother, too. When we rible Jean and go down those tracks one The much belabored cam­ The other would wipe out were with him, Dad couldn't stop at the White more time. We couldn'twalkbackhomewith paign — or campaigns — the present ban In the State Star bar. Dad, but we could remember how sweet it for property tax "reform" Constitution against a grad­ The Dry Dock Iron Works repaired Great was. Wolloce reaction has taken a new twist. And uated state income tax. Lakes freighters,, it was a rambling, rickety It was a satisfying thing to do! perhaps even this won't be Getting sufficient signa­ By Elmer E.White the last one! tures on petitions to put these V - Faced with a lacklustre issues on the ballot is a rug­ .Democratic party officials are genuinely concerned about response to his petition drive ged undertaking, but the From the and set back by a State Su­ MEA's 70,000 teacher mem­ E3* the threat Alabama Gov. George G. Wallace poses for them preme Court decision that bers undoubtedly have the Upf * state house in the May primary. said some local bond issues clout to do it If they want to. did not need to be approved Meanwhile, Democratic They agree with Wallace's prediction that he'll do better •Bk By DICK ALLEN by taxpayers, Governor Wil­ leaders are circulatlngpeti- ^VssssW * 8Bth District Representative in Michigan than in any other northern state and fear that his liam G. Milliken has decided tions for their own constitu­ to start over. tional proposal which would strong showing might result in a takeover of the party at This week's column takes creases are an expression either by government action make It necessary to swallow of a public desire for more He joined forces with the agrd the form of a recent letter or by the concerted mis­ some local levels by Wallace people. As a result, they have potent Michigan Education by me to the editor of the beef and they are a strong directed efforts of media graduated income tax to get signal to farmers to save such as yours, the direct re­ been working hard at the precinct level to make sure organ­ Association, which bitterly -property tax relief. Detroit Free Press, dated opposed the Governor two March 28, 1972: more female animals so as sult would be continued low ization Democrats file for precinct delegate spots. years ago on the parochiaid If any one of these petition to raise more animals for supplies and either high drives succeeds in getting Failure to protect themselves at the precinct level would issue, to launch campaigns Dear Editor: market. Generally the total prices or rationing. the question on the November reaction isoverenthusiastic, to get two proposals on the , I am upset by your con­ If you want to help the do serious damage to the party structure, they, fear, by November ballot. general election ballot, a producing a period of ex­ property tax reduction pro­ tinued unfounded attacks on consumer your message allowing Wallace backers, who were content to work in the the price of food, and in treme bargain prices for One would combine reduc­ posal may well pass — but consumers. should go more like this: If American Independent party in 1968, to take over the organi­ it would take a major shift particular, meat. Sunday's you like meat and want a tion of local property taxing Your editorial position ig­ zation in selected counties and districts. authority from 50 to 26 mills in public opinion to pass the cartoon was an example of a larger supply in the future,* graduated income tax pro­ serious lack of knowledge on nores the lows such as we buy now. Our farmers need (essentially the Governor's are currently'experiencing It is ironic .that this Wallace surge is one of the side re­ original proposal) with a posal, since In 1968 the vot­ the part of your editorial the encouragement and will ers of Michigan turned down staff. As important as agri­ where eggs andpoultryprod- respond In a manner as­ sults of the McGovern Commission's recommendations to celling on the amount of tax ucts are being sold well be­ load local governments may this same proposition by a culture is to Michigan's suring that food will con­ open up the party. It can be safely said the party hierarchy tally of 2,025,052 (against) economy, such misinforma­ low production costs. The tinue to be America's No, 1 assess without voter approv­ lows and the bargains and al. to 614,829 (for). tion is a disservice to all bargain, didn't have Wallace in mind when they were talking about our citizens as well as to the increasing food supply opening the*process. your readers. and efficiency are all direct RICHARD J, ALLEN Agricultural productivity results of those generally Michigan House of Repre­ has outstripped gains made very short lived highs. sentatives Service News by the rest of our economy If the price of beef could Committee on Consumers making food the No, 1 Ameri­ be artificially lowered, and Agriculture U.S. Air Force Captain clear deterrent force of long can bargain. We are even Contentment HAROLD A.RUMZEK, son of range bombers and lntercon-, able to export considerable Letters to the Editor • Mr, andMrs.RoyS.Rumzek, tinental ballistic missiles. amounts of it 4ri a competi­ Dear Editor: If lt is worth showing it R-l, St, Johns, has received He was commissioned in tive world market, somewhat ^should stand on Its own the Distinguished Flying 1962 through Officer Can­ I was Interested in a re­ offsetting losses by other cent letter from Mr. and merit. A good playwright is What do they mean "contented"? Where would I search for contentment? Cross for aerial achieve­ didate School and-holds the segments of our economy. able to make his point clear Is it mere financial state? What are the signs that I seek? ment In Southeast Asia. aeronautical rating of senior Mrs. Darrell Pope published Extremely important to in the Clinton County News without swearing. True, this Does it refer to possession Must I confine all my searching Captain Rumzek distin­ navigator. A 1956 graduate these gains is an open mar­ takes more thought on his To those who have mounted some peak? guished himself as a B-52 of Ovid High School, he at­ regarding the type of Ian-', Of mansions built stately and great? ket, a large number_t)f pro­ guage usedinplaysproduced part but the English language Stratof or tress' heavy-bomb­ tended General Motors Insti­ ducers and the effects of the is very adequate for those er navigator; His outstanding tute, Flint. by the Drama Department of Is It a far off horizon? These questions I posed but no answer law of supply and demand. St. Johns High School, who wish to make the effort. A return to some nostalgic past? For all of my seeking I find knowledge and airmanship The operation of this law Is it not the duty of any Does it inyolve situations But one tiny voice keeps suggesting aided Immeasurably in the Snuff It Out has made the prices of cer-' Being a taxpayer helping Institution of learning to Intangible, unreal and vast? Can it be in the state of the mind? successful completion of a Approximately 64,000 Amer­ tain agricultural products to support this institution, present the best to their critical mission. The cap-, icans died last year of lung can-, cyclical in nature. Though I believe 1 have the right o cer which could be cut drastic* students rather than pan - Is It but something Imagined? tain was honored in cere­ beef prices have increased ask,this question, "Why derlng to what they want? monies at Carswell AFB, ally If people stopped smoking A figment of fancy—a space By WARREN E. DOBSON cigarettes. The American Can­ over the last two years, they should the success or failure Tex., where'he serves with a' of a.play depend on the use of Respectfully, Where dwell some far away dreamers \ cer Society says if you smoke, have hit higher peaks in the MRS.' WILMA BANDT, unit of the Strategic Air profanity?** 1 Still seeking some mythical place? March 1972 quit; tf you don't smoke, don't last twenty. Such cyclic in­ R-2, DeWlCt . Command , America's nu­ start. April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 3B

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR News About Clinton County We've come a long way He is risen! - £ertice Pemnnel Dear Editor, the flag, rebellion^ and dis­ FT. HOOD, TEX.-Army since the days of the mounted Combining the knock-out A recent occurence at the obedience, but oh so intoler­ Specialist Four JACK A. trooper, was the first U.S. power of armor, the St. Johns High School once ant of Individual moral pre­ *&%& jh By REV. HUGH BANNINGA WORST, son ofMr.andMrs. Army division to be or­ maneuverability of air­ again emphasizes the need cepts. Harry A. Worst, 12900 U.S. ganized under the airmobile mobile Infantry and the fire­ ' for parents to become In­ Students are allowed to In John's gospel, chapter 20, Is that we are constantly getting "Did you not recognize me? It 27, DeWitt, recently re- concept. After service in power of air cavalry is be­ volved In our educational walk out, protest and disrupt we learn that Mary Magdalene lost. In our pilgrimage here on Wft8'reaWy"M« whom yoij,pa»8#d- enlisted in the Regular Army Vietnam, its colors were lieved to have unlimited process. went in the early hours of the earth we are always tempted to by there." without reprisal. Teachers, morning to the tomb where Jesus How blind we are sometimes for six years while serving returned to Ft. Hood, Tex., tactical possibilities. The incident which I am board members, and com­ take those little side trips off at Ft. Hood, Tex. in May 1971 and thejii- about to describe points out was burled. the main road. And every time we when it comes to recognizing mittees spend hours listen­ When she saw that the tomb take one of those side trips, we Christ In our lives. He Is there Specialist Worst is serv­ vision has undergone yet CAMP PENDLETON, the fact that our public school ing to them but this student was open, she ran to tell Peter end up getting lost and further in the people with whom we come ing with Company C, 1st another reorganization. It CALIF/MarinePfc. DONALD system Is often hostile to, was hardly given the time of and John. These two disciples away from God. Into contact every day* but we Battalion, 81st Armor of the is now the 1st Calvary Di­ G. WHrTE, son of Mr. and rather than synpathetlc with day. One of the teachers ran to the tomb to see for them­ just don't see Him. vision (TRICAP). Mrs. William S. White of selves. And sure enough, there Sometimes we succumb to the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. the moral values held by involved even refused to temptations of these side trips This Is the Easter season. Hood. TRICAP stands for the 719 N. Clinton Ave., and many parents. were the grave clothes lying Make the most of It. Don't look meet with the parents. there, but with no body inside. and sometimes we openly rebel He entered the Army in triple capabilities of major • husband of the former Miss against God and turn away from for the dead body of Jesus. Look A high school studentfrom Parents awake! We bave After Peter and John saw and March 1971 and was last maneuver elements of Diane C. Harr of 105 W. my congregational recently J Him. How often have you turned for His risen body. Then let come a long way in our edu­ believed, they went back home, down the roads of "idle talk, yourself be found by Jesus. Fin­ stationed at Ft.Benning,Ga. armor, airmobile Infantry, Park St.,allof St. Johns, was won the lead part In the cational process when but Mary Magdalene stayed. She flattery, love of money, ignor­ ally, don't be blinded by sin, but He is a 1971 graduate of- and air cavalry. Thedivision promoted to his present rank high school play entitled parents must defend their was sobbing when she went Into ance, prejudice, lust, hypocrisy, recognize Jesus when He con­ While serving with the First the tomb and there she saw two Mason High School, Mason. is now composed of three "Wildcat," Upon learning children against a school self-righteousness and pride?" fronts you. The 1st Calvary Division, brigades, one for each ca­ Marine Division at the that the script had several angels who wanted to know why system which would force she was crying. In the parable, of the Lost Yes, the Lord Is risen! He with a record of dis­ pability. Together with ar­ Marine Corps Base, Camp four letter words which were their children to swear in Coin Jesus told about the woman is risen Indeed I Pendleton, Calif. After she had answered that who lost a coin at home and tinguished combat action tillery and sunoort units. not a part of the. language order to display their dra­ someone had taken away her acceptable in her home and turned her house upside down matic talents I Lord, she sensed that someone until she found It. She spent a REGULAR CLINTON COUNTY would violate the young per­ Just think, the Bible used was behind her. So she turned great amount of time searching son's moral code, the around and thought she was talk­ for the coin, because her state ZONING COMMISSION MEETING to be a textbook In school. ing to the gardener. She said, parents discussed the prob­ We've come a long way, in­ of poverty could not endure the lem with the principal. "If it is you who took him away, loss of lt. deed. please tell me.solcantakehlm." They requested that the Deeply concerned, And then Jesus said, "Maryl" When she found the coin, she The next regular Clinton County- line N 89 degrees 32*16" 403.65' girl be allowed to omit the RICHARD S. BURGESS, It was then that Mary recog­ was so happy about lt that she Zoning Commission Meeting will be to a pt. 456.5' W'ly of the NW'ly words or substitute slang Pastor nized her Lord. She turned to called her friends and neighbors words. The answer was a him and said, "MyMasterl" Mary over to rejoice with her, She was held on Tuesday, April 25, 1972 r-o-w line of Hwy M-78 as measured Inter-City Bible Church finally "saw and believed" in the so happy, because something of loud, clear'"NO." Evidently risen Lord.' great worth to her had been re­ at 8:00 p.m. in the Courthouse, St. alg sd. 1/4 line, th S lp degrees the question of a talented There are three things we can stored. Johns, Michigan. At that time the w girl retaining the part de­ note about Mary at the empty Jesus* Intent here is to point 22'16 E 411.17' to the survey c/l pended upon her ability to lomb. The first is that she could out to us that each one of us is commission will act on the following of W bound roadway of Hwy M-78, swearl Dear Sir: not find her Lord, because she precious to God, and that when applications: As her pastor, I vigor­ St. Patrick's Day this year was looking for a dead body. one of us becomes lost to Him, th alg sd c/l S 49 degrees 17*56" ously protest such action. gives us a lot to reflect And isn't thiswhatmanypeople we are greatly missed in the W 358.34* , th // with sd N-S 1/4 on, I can't help thinking of house called the Kingdom. What Our public schools are tol­ do today? They look for the Jesus is saying in this parable GREENBUSH TOWNSHIP erant of long hair, all kinds the chaos that exists in that Lord, but can't find Him, because is that God doesn't like to lose line N 0 degrees 32'24» W 236.21*. of dress, refusals to salute unhappy land where Chris- they are looking for a kind of even one of his precious chil­ th perpendicular to sd N-S 1/4 tains battle Christians in­ body that doesn't exist. They dren, and so He will ransack his stead of driving out snakes have never had a real experience universe for one lost man, woman Re-Zone B-l,'Local Business to line S 89 degrees 27'36» W 200.0' of the risen Lord, and so cannot or child. as St. Patrick was reputed recognize Him even when He Is A-l,< Agricultural on the following to the 'pob, subject to the r-o-w to have done. The third thing we noticeabout right in front of them. Mary at the empty tomb is that described parcel of land: of Peacock Road and Hwy M-78 & FT. LEAVENWORTH, It is difficult for me to These people believe In Jesus she did not recognize Jesus when comprehend how a Chris­ all right, just as much as they she saw Him. When she first ,any other right or easements of KAN.—Army Lt. Col. believe in George Washington and Richard A. Summers, son tian of any faith can resort turned and looked at Him, she Abraham Lincoln. But they have thought He was the gardener. Part of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec record. of "Mr. and Mrs. Arlin W. to violence if he is truly never really known Jesus in a Summers, DeWitt, recently following the example of the personal way, just as they have 8..T8N-R2W, com. 670* N of SE Prince of Peace, what has An amendment to amend the completed the final phase of never known WashingtonandLin­ ISNT THIS the way it Is with cor. thereof, th. N to NE cor thereof, the command and general happened to us?Havewelost coln. So the faith of these people us? Something terrible happens in Clinton County Zoning Ordinance to our perspective of what Is is something lessthanChristian- our life, and we see onlythesup- W to NW cor thereof S to SW cor staff offlcej- course at the lty. . allow town houses, row houses, U.S. Army Command and important, of what is of erflclal event—just like Mary. thereof, E to a pt. 1135' W of SE eternal worth and what is We can't see beyond our noses garden apartments and similar types General staff College, Ft. MARY DIDN'T recognize the Leavenworth, Kan. temporary and purely of ma­ to God's deeper meaning and cor thereof, th N 37 degrees E of housing units with common prop­ terialistic origin? risen Christ, because she was purpose for us In the event. We The course is organized looking for a dead body. But she are blind. 836' to a pt. 635' W of POB, th E. erty areas in the Planned'UnitDevel- Into 10 phases and given I know that from time to did recognize Him finally, after How often have you met some ' 635' to POB. time the President of the He called her by name. This Is unattractive person-someone opment section of the ordinance over a five-year period the second thing we notice about either by correspondence or United states proclaims a who needed a friend and a help­ Mary at the empty tomb. In spite ing hand -and you did nothing for being sections 8.16 .through 8.21. through the U.S. Army Re­ day of prayer for one reason of her searching for her Lord, or another. I wonder if we him? You saw this person only BATH TOWNSHIP To allow a greater density in the serve School System. The she didn'tfindHlm-Hefoundher. as the gardener in the cemetery, final two-week phase is con­ as Christians ought not to That's the whole point of the when In reality It was Christ planned unit development than is ducted at Ft, Leavenworth, proclaim St, Patrick's Day Gospel—that God is seeking us. Himself. And the reason He is seeking us Re-Zone A-l, Agricultural to M- allowed in the residential district a day of prayer for Ireland And then Christ asked you, The training is designed and for the survival of real 1, Limited Industrial on the follow­ that the planned unit development, to prepare selected officers Christianity and Christian for responsible positions at love. It might be better than ing described parcel of land: is to be developed. division and support co.m- a green stripe dovpi, New, 1 DeWITT TOWNSHIP -jnapd; Jeyels. jt also' >pmsl ^fdfK's^tkBroadway"" of a '" ''NoflV^Vcres of,the S. 60.acres 'vides^them with an under- 'parade'Vf' little green men. standing.--.of the duties of' In the St. Johns Seventh- Busing of W 1/2 .of SW .l/^Sec,, 3£v owrr.hr, Re^Z.one.frqm; B-2, Genera^usK corps and field army general day Adventlst church, Ihave T5N-R1W, Bath Township, Clinton staff officers and of army asked that on March 17 all ness to R-1C, One-Family Medium participation in joint and our members pray especi­ County, Michigan. Density residential and a Special combined operations. Rep. Douglas Trezl^e ally for peace in Ireland, I 87th District Use Permit to allow a Planned Unit Col. Summers Is a 1955 hope that others will join DeWITT TOWNSHIP graduate of Michigan State us. Development on the following de­ University, East Lansing. Sincerely, What's the most emotional 16th presidential primary Re-Zone B-l, Local Business to scribed parcel of land: His wife, Muriel, lives at Carl B. Mosher, word today in the English 6110 Challedon, Dallas, Tex. have passed. We have until Local Elder language? Love? Hate? War? June 8, 1972 to consider B-2, General Business on the follow­ None of these. questions tobeconsideredby ing described parcel of land: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Judging from my calls and the electorate in the August Section 28, T5N-R2W, Township of CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF letters, I'd have to nominate Primary election. This gives COMMISSIONERS MEETING "busing* as the one word us almost three months in Beg. at a pt. in the cen, of DeWitt, Cty. of Clinton, State of that will generate more con­ which to act. inters, of US-27 & Rd*. 104, th. S. Mich., exc. a par. desc. as com. flict than any other in Mich­ "Most of us agree the The Clinton County Board of Com­ igan today. question of busing is a na­ 11 rds. 9 l/2\ E 8 rds., N 19 rds, on the c/l of Stoll Rd. 595.9* W of missioners will meet on Tuesday, And, the impact of this tional issue. It will not be 7», SW*ly in the cen of Rd. 104, the Sec. cor., common to Sec, 21, word is not limited just to solved in Michigan by adopt­ 22, '27 & 28, DeWitt Twp., th S April 11, 1972, At 1:30 p.m. they Michigan. Look at the ing an amendment to the 11 rds* 15' to the pob, .Sec. 3, will acton the following recommend­ Florida election results and state consitution which is in T5N-R2W, DeWitt Twp,, Clinton 311.14*, th. W 140', th. N 311.14', actions in other states and conflict with current inter­ ations from the Clinton County you'll have to recognize that pretation of the U.S. Consti­ County, Michigan and com 11 rds.. th E 140' to the pob; & also exc. Zoning Commission: the question of busing stu­ tution. Federal action is nec­ 9 1/2' S and 8 rds E of the inters, a par. desc. as com. at the NW cor dents from one school to an­ essary. other for the purpose of of US-27 and Gd. River Rd., th E of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of achieving racial integration "With in the past week 8 rds, th N 28.36 rds to cen of sd. Sec. 28, T5N-R2W, run. th. E 165', DeWITT TOWNSHIP is the hottest subject in the President Nixon proposed an country today. alternate plan to try to cool Grand River Road, th SvV'ly alg sd. th S 20 rds., th W 165*, th N From Zone R-1C, One-Family S o hot is it, in fact, that some of the tempers on the rd. 12'rds., th S 19 rds. 7* to beg. 20 rds. to the pob. Also.exc. a par. the President has gone so far busing issue. I feel we have being part of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 3, desc. as com. on the c/l of Stoll Medium Density Residential to M-l, as to urge Congress tochal- time to try those proposals Light Industrial: legne the authority of the and see their effect before T5N-R2W, DeWitt Twp, Clinton Rd, 415.9* W of the NE sec. cor. courts in this area. In addi­ we decide to subject the County, subject to any and all ease­ of Sec. 28, th. W 180', th, S 150', - Lot 98 of Northdale Farm's Sub­ tion, he actually has directed people of Michigan to the emotional and divisive ref­ ments and restrictions of record. th E 180', th. N 150' to the pob. division, DeWitt Township, Clinton hisown executive branch of government to take up that erendum on this subject.* Subj. to easements and restrictions County, Michigan, Section 33. same challenge. To put things in perspec­ tive, let us first recognize BATH TOWNSHIP of record. It is precisely because it that there is not one school 'DeWITT TOWNSHIP is a national problem and system in the 87th District not purely a Michigan one which is under any pressure Re-zone R-1A, One-Family Rural DeWITT TOWNSHIP to institute busing. There are From B-l, Local Business to B-2, that last week I voted against Residential to M-l, Limited Indus­ considering, at this time, some situations—P on tiac General Business: amending the Constitution of and Kalamazoo, notably— trial on the following described An application for Special Use Michigan to prohibit invol­ where busing between the' Permit to erect a radio antenna on various schools within a parcel of land: - untary busing of school chil­ r W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, dren in Michigan for inte­ single school district has the following described parcel of exc. beg. at NW cor. Sec, 33, gration purposes. The ques­ been ordered. Only in Detroit NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 25, T5N- land: tion before us was whether to has the subject of inter- T5N-R2W, th. S. 379.*5', E. 82.5', bring from committee to the district busing even been R1W, Bath Twp-, Clinton, County, N. 214.5', E. 110', N. 165', W. floor of the House of Rep­ raised and in that case, it is Michigan tforth of T.L. #78.' NE cor. of the E 1/2 of NW 1/4 resentatives for debate a only at the consideration 192.5', to pt. of beg., also exc. resolution which would have stage by the Federal District Sec. 18, T5N-R2W, Clinton County, beg. 20' N of NE cor. of sd. W. put an anti-busing constitu­ Court. Certainly, any order BATH TOWNSHIP Mich. tional amendment on the which results from that con­ 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NW l/4, th S. August primary ballot. sideration will be appealed through two more levels of Re-Zone R-1A, One-Family Rural The text of the Zoning Ordinance 8 rds,, W. 20 rds., N. 8 rds., E. I am, incidentally, a co- courts before it could pre­ 20 rds., to pt of beg. sponsor of that resolution vail. Residential to M-l, Limited Indus­ as proposed to be amended and a map and intend to support it in trial on the following described showing the Zoning Ordinance as the future if it is necessary. If cross-district byslng is ordered, In spite of the ef­ proposed to be amended may be NW 1/4 of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Perhaps the best explana­ parcel of land: forts of the President and i examined at theoffice of the Clinton of NW 1/4, Section 33, T5N-R2W. tion of my "no" note is in the Congress, there still the statement I put into the must be other legal action County Zoning Administrator at the Journal of the House of Rep­ ' That part of the SE 1/4 of Sec. before it could be ordered Courthouse, St. Johns, Michigan be­ SW' 1/4 of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 of resentatives -following that In our parts of the state. 2*5, T5N-R1W, Bath Twp, Clinton vote. It reads: NW 1/4, & E 1/2 of E 1/2 of NW It is my hope we can find, County Mich, beg on the N-S 1/4 tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12 1/4 of NW 1/4, all in Sec, 33, "I do not feel there is in the time we have avail­ line at a pt. N 0 degrees 32'24*'W noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. of any Urgency to treatthe mat­ able, an effective way of any day Monday through Friday. T5&-R2W exc. 1 ac. in NE cor. ter of amending Michigan's achieving the goals of qual­ 2237.19* from the S 1/4 cor. thereof, -Constitution to'prohibit bus­ ity education. The function th continuing alg sd 1/4 .line N 0 ing of school children f6r the of the school systems is*' ed­ ARNOLD R. MINARIK sole purpose of integrating ucation and this should not be degrees 32*24" W 400.57' totheceri. ARNOLD R, MINARIK, , Zoning Administrator our schools. Deadlines for subverted in our desire to of sd. Sec. 25, th alg the E-W 1/4 Zoning Administrator placing Issues on the May cure social ills. 4B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 'April 5, 19 Business and Professional Announcements, Legal News

Real Estate Transfers nor M, Boehme., property Kemper, Wells & Lewis TIMOTHY M. GREEN, MARIE J, HANNAH AID BUREAU for allowance of his Final to open the public hearing (Prom records In office of By: William C. Kemper Deceased John Schoonmaker Account and assignment of regarding the rezoning of Register of Deeds) in Sec. 6, Greenbush. Judge of Probate March 27: Webster, Attorney for the Estate Dated; March 30, 1972 It is Ordered that on 300 N. Washington Avenue • residue. land south of Park Street, March .21: Sparry, Ray­ Leona C. to Ward J. and 103 East State Street Daniel C. Matson Wednesday, May 17, 1972, at Lansing, Michigan 48910 Publication and service west of Lansing Street, north , mond and Norena L. to Helen Wakefield, property St. Johns, Michigan 48-3 Attorney for said Estate 10:00 a.m., in the Probate 49-5 shall be made as provided of Sickles Street, east of Courtroom in the Courthouse Morton Street extended from Marvin D. and Sandra D. in Sec. 15, Greenbush. 122 East Washington street Will Severance—May 10 by Statute and Court Rule. In St. Johns, Michigan a Single Family Residential to Sperry, property In Sec. March 28: Daley, E. A, Claims Pearson—June 21 DeWitt, Michigan 48820 49-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN - The TIMOTHY M. GREEN 6, Olive. hearing be held on the Peti­ Multiple Family Residential. and Dorothy; Claire Haske STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Probate' Court for the Judge of Probate tion of John W. Hannah, Ad­ Motion carried. March 2X; Taber, Car­ to R. and R, Development Probate Court for the NOTICE OF MORTGAGE County of Clinton Dated: March 27,1972 ministrator, for allowance of roll R. and Sharon M. to Co. Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 County of Clinton' SALE Estate of C, Bruce Kelley The following persons his Final Account. Attorney for the Estate Joseph F. Laveylland 15, Blk. 1, Walker's Subd. Estate of CARRIE SEVERANCE were present and yolced 610 S. Walnut St., Kevin S. Lavey, property March 28: Lake Geneva. DELIA ETHEL PEARSON Default, having been made Publication and service It is Ordered that on May their opposition to the pro­ P.O. Box 1347 in Sec. 35, Riley. Land Co. to Wayne V. and Deceased in the condition of a certain shall be made as provided 10, 1972, at 9:30 a.m., In posed rezoning: Edward Lansing, Michigan 49-3 March 21: Underwood, Linda R. Snooks, Lot 166, It is Ordered that on indenture of mortgage made by Statute and Court Rule. the Probate Courtroom fast. Mikula, Robert Barnes, Robert and Violet G. to Geneva sh. No. 2. Wednesday, June 21, 1972, on the 6th day of March, > TIMOTHY M, GREEN Johns, Michigan a hearing Thomas Coleman, 'Patrick Final Account Raymond and Joyce March 28: Filion, Inez at 10:30 a.m. in the Probate 1969, by RENALDO P. Le- Judge of Probate be held on the petition of Joslln, Don Routly, Cecil Morris—April 26 Taylor, property in Sec. 7, K. to Stephen D, and Diane Courtroom In St. Johns, BUTT and MARILYN S. Le- Dated: March 30, 1972 Doris Riddle for Probate of Smith. Essex. L. O'Connor Lot 66 Clinton Michigan a hearing be held BUTT, husband and wife, as Robert H. Wood a purported Will and Cod­ STATE OF MICHIGAN-The L. G, Spitler and Edward March 21: Welton, Les­ Vill. at which all creditors of Mortgagors, given by them Attorney for Estate icil of the deceased, and for Probate Court for the Tucker appeared before the ter to John carpenter Bldg. March 28: Clayton, said deceased are required to the AMERICAN BANK 200 W. Sta.te granting of administration County of Clinton City Commission and dis­ Inc., property in Sec. 8, Mable G. to Leonard B. and to prove and serve a copy AND TRUST COMPANY, a St. Johns, Michigan 49-3 to the Executors named, or Estate of cussed the proposed rezon­ Bingham. Molly Louise Auvenshine, on Daniel C. Matson, the corporation organized and some other suitable persons, HIRAM G. MORRIS, ing. ' Administrator, W.W.A. at Deceased There being no further March 21: Andrew L. and property in Sec. 29, Riley. existing under the laws of STATE OF MICHIGAN IN and for a determination of 122 East Washington Street, It is Ordered that on discussion it was moved by Laura E. Main to Louis March 28: Irrer, Don­ the State of Michigan, as THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR heirs. DeWitt, Michigan, prior to Mortgagee, and recorded on Wednesday, April 26, 1972, Comm, Rand supported by J. Kunkel and Helen L. ald A, and Rita A. to David THE COUNTY OF CLINTON Publication and service said hearing. the 7th day of March, 1969, at 11:00 a.m., In theProbate Comm. Ebert to close the Kunkel, property in Sec. 1, L. and Karen E. Irrer, DONNA MAE RUECKERT, shall be made as provided at the Office of the Register Courtroom in St. Johns, public hearing at 9:35 p.m. Ovid. property In Sec. 31, Ben­ Publication and service Plaintiff by Statute and Court Rule. of Deeds for Clinton County, Michigan a hearing be held March 21: Parker.Shel- gal. shall be made as provided vs TIMOTHY M. GREEN The City Attorney read Michigan, in Liber 255 at on the Final Account of don R. and Beatrice A. to March 28: Baker, by Statute and Court Rule. CLIFFORD WARD Judge of Probate Proposed Ordinance No. 244: Page 140, Clinton County William H. Morris, Executor William G. and Yvonne K. George L. to John W. and TIMOTHY M. GREEN RUECKERT Dated: March 23, 1972 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Records, on which mortgage of the above named estate. Jackson, property in Sec. Diane D. Baker Jr., prop­ Judge of Probate Defendant Harold B. Reed ORDINANCE NO. 131, THE !1 there is claimed to be due 22, Greenbush. erty in Sec. 30, Bath, Dated: March 15, 1972 On Nov. 22,1971, anaction Attorney for said Estate Publication and service CITY ZONING ORDINANCE. and unpaid as of the date March 21: Thelen, Bern­ March 28: Baker, John Daniel C. Matson was filed by Plaintiff/ 305 East State Street shall be made as provided Motion by Comm. Hannah of this Notice the sum of ard R. and Martha J. to W. and Diane D. Jr. to Attorney for said Estate Defendant, in this Court to St. Johns, Michigan 48-3 by statute and Court Rule, to move for the adoption Walter L. and Laurine C. Luther C. and Myrtie B. 122 East Washington Street FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND obtain a decree of absolute TIMOTHY M. GREEN of Ordinance No. 244, The Thelen, property in Sec. 7, Graham, property in Sec. DeWitt, Michigan 47-3 SIX HUNDRED NINETY- divorce. Heirs Ettig—May 3 Judge of Probate Mayor stated that the motion Riley. 30, Bath. FOUR AND 71/100 STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Date: February 17, 1972 died for lack of support. ($45,694.71) DOLLARS IT IS HEREBY ORDERED " March 22: D e W e e s e, March 28: Simmon, Final Account that the Defendant, CLIF­ Probate Court for the Glenn T. Cheney Motion by Comm.* Ebert Herald F. and Nell B. to Oscar J. and Catherine principal, and the sum of County of Clinton Attorn'ey for Executor supported by Comm, Hannah Brown—April 26 TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN FORD WARD RUECKERT, Ralph and Mary Ann Green, to Allaby and Brewbaker STATE OF MICHIGAN-The shall answer or take such Estate of 518 N. Washington Ave. to table proposed Ordinance Lot 2, Wilkins Subd. Inc., Lots 1, 21 Blk. 6, AND 88/100 ($2,016.88) HARVEY W. ETTIG, Lansing, Michigan 49-3 No. 244 pending the outcome Probate Court for the DOLLARS interest; and no other action in this Court March 22: Purves, Alna Lauce Fowler. County of Clinton as may be permitted by law Deceased of the public hearing by the M.J Montgomery, Rebecca - suit dr proceeding at law It Is Ordered that onMay Planning Commission on the Probate Court Estate of or in equity having been on or before June 20,1972, to Westphalia Builders and L. J, Brown, Deceased Failure to comply with this 3, 1972, at 10:30 a.m., in New Zoning Ordinance and HON. TIMOTHY M. GREEN instituted to recover the debt CITY Map which will be held March Supply Co., Lot 3, Monty's Judge of Probate It Is Ordered that on Order will result in a Judg­ the Probate Courtroom, St. Acres. HELENA M. BURK Wednesday, April 26, 1972, .or any part thereof, secured ment by Default against such Johns, Michigan, a hearing COMMISSION 23, 1972. Yea: Ebert, Rand, March 22: Dake, Flor­ Register of Probate at 9:30 a.m., in the Probate by said indenture of mort­ Plaintiff/Defendant for the to be held on the petition Hannah, Wood, Nay: None, ence and Judy to Hazel of Glenn T. Cheney for an MEETING Absent: Grost, Motion car­ Wednesday, April 12, 1972 Courtroom in the Courthouse gage, and the power of sale relief demanded in the Com­ Dietz, Lot 6,7, Blk. 28, in St. Johns , Michigan a in said indenture of mort­ plaint filed in this Court. appointment of an adminis­ MINUTES ried. Ovid. hearing be held on the Peti­ gage contained having IT IS FURTHER OR­ trator and for a determina­ Motion by Comm. Rand March 23: Bandt, Dor­ William Holmes, ap - tion of heirs. supported by Comm. Hannah pointment successor ad­ tion of Winchell Brown, Ex­ become operative by reason DERED that the fees or costs March 13, 1972 othy L. to Richard M. and Publication and service to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Yea: ministrator. ecutor, for allowance of his of such default; of publication be paid by Mary Jean Kerr, Lot 20, final account. NOTICE IS HEREBY CLINTON COUNTY. shall be made as provided The regular meeting of the Rand, Hannah, Ebert, Wood, Blk. 120 Walker St. Jason L. Rhynard, li­ Nay: None, Absent: Grost. Publication and service GIVEN, that on the 23rd HONORABLE: by Statute and Court Rule. City Commission was called cense to sell real estate. Motion carried. March 23: Main, Andrew shall be made as provided day of May, 1972, at 10:00 LEO W. CORKIN TIMOTHY M. GREEN to order at 7:50 p.m. by L. and Laura E. to Louis Judge of Probate Mayor Wood. • LEGAL NOTICES by Statute and Court Rule. o'clock in the forenoon, at Circuit Judge J. and- Helen L. Kunkel, TIMOTHY M. GREEN the North entrance to the (Countersigned) Dated: March 24, 1972 Reverend Stone of feredin- property in Sect. 1, Ovid. Judge of Probate Courthouse in the City ofSt. VIRGENE KREBEL Glenn T. Cheney vocatlon. Fowler March 23: Juenker, Dale Will Gleason-April 26 Dated: March 20, 1972 Johns, Michigan, that being Attorney for Comm. Present Rand, STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Deputy Clerk The community expresses to Harriet E. Juenker, Robert H. Wood the place for holding the Date of -Order: March 20, County Public Administrator Ebert, Wood, Hannah, Grost, Property in Sec. 16, Eagle. Probate Court for the sympathy to Mrs. Mary Half- Attorney for Estate Circuit Court for the County 1972. 518 N. Washington Avenue Comm, Absent: None. Staff March 23: Pitch, Doug-, County of Clinton man, families, relatives and 200 W. State of Clinton, there will be GREATER LANSING LEGAL Lansing, Michigan 49-3 Present: City Manager, City las E. and Mary Lou to Estate of Clerk, City Attorney, Zoning friends for the death of her St. Johns, Michigan 47-3 offered for sale and sold AID BUREAU Howard J. and Margaret CAROLYN GLEASON, Claims Bowers—June 21 Administrator, husband, ErnestHalfmanand to the highest bidder or. By: /s/JohnR.Schoonmaker E, Randolph, property in Deceased STATE OF MICHIGAN - The their father. Final Account bidders at public auction or 300 North Washington Ave, Motion by Comm, Rand Sec. 6, Eagle. It Is Ordered that on Morris—May 3 vendue, for the purpose of Probate Court for the supported by Comm, Grost Lansing, Mich. 48933 48-5 A meeting of the Ladies March 23: Taber, Car­ Wednesday, April 26, 1972, STATE OF MICHIGAN-The satisfying the amounts due County of Clinton to approve the minutes of at 9:30 a.m. In the Probate Auxiliary to V.F.W.PostNo. roll R. and Sharon M. to Probate Court for the and unpaid on said mortgage, Estate tof Feb. 28, 1972. Motion car­ Courtroom in St. Johns, CLAp^NCE H. BOWERS ried, w •• ^3733 was held March122. lt Mildred M. Tabor, prop- County of Clinton , together withiall JLejjal .costs 'STATE OF MICHIGAN,'JNt e , Michigan ^hearing^beahe'ld Deceased- -' ;, "'A* donation'' was' made to the Userty^in Sec. 35, Riley, ? •• Estate of ' and charges of sale, includ­ THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Motion by Comm, Rand - March 23: Federal Natl. on the petition of*'Rodney that on supported byComm.Grostto Crippled Children's 'Society WILLIAM M. MORRIS, ing ww„a,t$Qr,ney fee. In the - THE COUNTY OFfcLINTON^ *•<***« v Erland^GJeaipn for probate u r for Easter Seals, • !* Mtg. Assn. to Secretary of u '"• ' '••De'ceased- '* " amount of ONE HUNDRED ednesday, June 21,1972, at approve the warrants. Mo­ Housing and Urban Devel­ of a purported Will, for KATHERINE RUTH 11:00 a.m., in the Probate tion carried. The annual auxiliary It Is Ordered that on FIFTY ($150.00) DOLLARS HOWELL, opment Lot 9, 10 Blk, 119 granting of administration to Courtroom at St, Johns, Motion by Comm. Grost poster contest is now in Wednesday, May 3, 1972, at as provided by statute, the Plaintiff St. Johns. the executor named, or some Michigan a hearing be held supported by Comm. Ebert progress at Waldron Ele­ 10:30 a.m..> in the Probate lands and premises in said vs March 23: Desprez, Al­ other suitable person, and at which all claims against to approve the agenda. Mo­ mentary School and Holy Courtroom at St. Johns, mortgage mentioned and KENNETH M. HOWELL, len and Elsie to George R. for a determination of heirs. said estate will be heard tion carried. Trinity School with Patricia Michigan a hearing be held on described as follows: Defendant and Marilyn T. McQueen, Publication and service and heirs will be determined. Motion by Comm. Grost Snyder acting as chairman. the petition of Ronald J. Beginning 154 feet North On Dec, 13,1971, an action property in Sec. 4, Green- shall be made as provided Creditors must file sworn supported by Comm. Ebert March 17 several mem­ Morris, Administrator, for of the Southwest corner of was filed by Plaintiff/ bush. by Statute and Court Rule. claims with the Court and to grant permission to the bers of the post and aux­ allowance of his final the West 20 acres of the Defendant, in this court to TIMOTHY M. GREEN serve a copy on Ruth G, St. Johns Lions Club to hold iliary hosted a party for March 24: Eschtruth, account. North 1/2 of the South 1/2 obtain a decree of absolute , Raymond W. and Donna Judge of Probate Price, 2201 Rossiter Place, their annual white cane sale veterans at the Ionia State Publication and service of the Northwest 1/4 of divorce. Hospital. Prizes . were Beth to James M. and Susan Dated: March 24, 1972 Lansing, Michigan 48901 or and to waive any fees re­ shall be made as provided by Section 34, T5N, R2W, and awarded and refreshments R, Hagerman, property in Walker & Moore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Kathryn E. Perry, 825 Au­ quired by Ordinance No. 173. Statute and Court Rule. running thence East 200 feet, served to approximately 50 Sec. 8, Bath. - By: Jack Walker that the Defendant, dubon Road, East Lansing, Motion carried. TIMOTHY M. GREEN thence North 150feet,thence patients. The next meeting March 24: Radke, Karo- Attorney for Estate KENNETH M. HOWELL, Michigan 48823, Ancillary The City Clerk read the Judge of Probate North 150 feet, thence West will be Wednesday April 26 line to Jake E. and Doris 115 E. Walker Street shall answer or take Executrices,-prior to said communication from the Dated: March 16, 1972 200 feet, thence South 150 when officers for 1972-73 Radke, property inSec.21, St. Johns, Michigan 48-3 such other action in hearing. Chief of Police in reference Thomas H. Skehan feet to the beginning, will be elected. All chair­ DeWitt. this Court as may be per­ Publication and service to the request of Mr. Robert Claims Novak—June 21 Attorney for EXCEPT the West 50 feet men are reminded to be at March 24: WKt.Olenand mitted by law on or before shall be made as provided L. Leonard to transfer his STATE OF MICHIGAN-The William M. Morris Estate is reserved for highway pur­ the club rooms with their Dorothy O. to Joseph P. June 20, 1972. Failure to by Statute and Court Rule. 1971 Tavern License to a Probate Court for the 603 Capitol Savings & Loan poses; notebooks at 7:30 p.m. so and Joyce M. Mesh, Lot 11, comply with this Order will TIMOTHY M., GREEN Class 'C License. County of Clinton Building The period within which result in a Judgment by De­ that the annual report blanks 12, Blk 119 Walker St. Judge of Probate Motion by Comm. Grost Estate of Lansing, Mich. 48933 48-3 the above premises may be fault against such Defendant can be competed. Patricia March 24: Searles, Wil- Dated: March 27, 1972 supported by Comm, Ebert ANNA NOVAK, Deceased redeemed shall expire six for the relief demanded in Snyder and Marge Kramer lard D. and Lillian C. to Claims Klein—July 5 Joe C. Foster, Jr. that the request of Mr. Rob­ It is Ordered that on (6) months from dateofsale.' the Complaint filed in this will furnish the lunch for the Ernest J. and Joan F. STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Attorney for Estate ert L. Leonard, 310 N.Clin­ Wednesday, June 21, 1972, Court. meeting, and entertainment Becker, property in Sec. 2, Probate Court for the Tenth Floor-Michigan ton Avenue, St, Johns, Mich­ at 9:30 a.m., in the Probate Date: February 23, 1972 will be in charge of tAnna Bingham. County of Clinton IT IS FURTHER OR­ National Tower igan for a transfer of class­ Courtroom in the Courthouse AMERICAN BANK AND Droste and Pauline Schafer. Estate of DERED that the fees or costs Lansing, Michigan 48933 ification of present 1971 March 24: Pasch, Her­ in St, Johns , Michigan a TRUST COMPANY, a CLARA KLEIN, Deceased of publication be paid by 49-3 Tavern License to a Class bert E. Sr. and Helen L. hearing be held at which all corporation, of Lansing, It Is Ordered .that on CLINTON COUNTY, 'C License be approved. Mrs. BethyLong of Jeffer­ to Larry J. and Diane E. creditors of said deceased Michigan - Mortgagee, Final Account July 5, 1972, at 9:30 a.m., HONORABLE: Motion carried. son, Wis, Is spending aweek Thles, property in Sec. 28, are required to prove their FOSTER, LINDEMER, Zischke—May 10 In the Probate Courtroom in LEO W. CORKIN with her mother, Mrs. Emma Lebanon. claims. Creditors must file SWIFT & COLLINS STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Motion by Comm. Ebert St. Johns, Michigan a hear­ Circuit Judge supported byComm.Grostto Vance and other relatives. March 24: Lake Geneva sworn claims with the Court Attorneys for Mortgagee Probate Court for the ing be held at which all (Countersigned) authorize the City Manager Reatha Winans, Mrs. Land Co. to Maynard Leroy and'serve a copy on Elma 900 America^ Bank & County of Clinton creditors of said deceased VIRGENE KREBEL to enter into a contract with Richard Walker and Mrs. and Wilma Edna Bruch, Lot Klockzlem, Administratriz Trust Bldg. Estate of are required to prove their Deputy Clerk Layne NorthernCompanyfor Opal Miller attended the fun­ 103 Geneva Sh. No. 1. 'with will assessed, 9325 W. Lansing, Michigan 48933 -Date of Order: March 20, HENRY L, ZISCHKE, eral of their cousin, Earl Parker, Laingsburg, Mich. claims. Creditors must file 43-13 Deceased the repair of water well No, March 27: Harvey, Cecil sworn claims with the Court 1972, 48-5 Wllliston Saturday afternoon 48848, prior to said hearing. It Is Ordered that on 7 and No. 8. Motion car­ to Dick LeRoy andDelores and serve a copy on Theo­ License to sell in Flint. May 10, 1972, at 11 a.m., ried. H. Robinson, Lot 10, 11, dora Trierweiler, 981 Lyons Pohl-April 19 Mrs. Christina Motz and Publication and service STATE OF MICHIGAN IN in the Probate Courtroom in - At this time Comm. Grost Blk 8 Shepardsville. Road, RR-2, Portland, Mich­ STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huf- shall be made as provided THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR St. Johns, Michigan a hearing left the meeting. y March 27: B e a r d s 1 e e, igan 48875 prior to said Probate Court for the nagel of St Johns, visited by Statute and Court Rule. THE COUNTY OF CLINTON, be held on the_ Petition of Motion by Comm. Rand Harold S. and Ida M. to TIMOTHY M. GREEN hearing. < County of Clinton Mr. and Mrs, Herman Motz Larry and Carol Bashore, BEVERLY J. FREEMAN, Victor A; Zischke, Executor, supported by Comm. Ebert Judge of Probate Publication* and service Estate of Sunday. property in Sec. 25, Ovid. , Plaintiff Dated: March 15, 1972 shall be made as provided by GENEVIEVE A. POHL vs March 27: Bacon, Wil­ Robert H. Wood Statute and Court Rule. Deceased HERBERT 'W. FREEMAN, liam Terry and Audrey G. Attorney for Estate It Is Ordered^'that on TIMOTHY M. GREEN v Defendant to Eugene and Irene Hill, 200'W. State, Judge of Probate April 19, 1972, at 9.:30 a,m,, On January 4, 1972, an Michael Joe and Wanda S. St. Johns, Michigan 47-3 Dated: March 30, 1972 in the Probate Courtroom In action was filed by Plaintiff Business Directory Hill, property" in Sec. 17, Kemper, Wells & Lewis St. Johns, Michigan a hear­ in this Court to obtain a Bingham. ing be held on the petition Claims Martens—June 21 By: F. M. Lewis , decree of absolute divorce. March 27: Hill, Michael of J, Herman Pohl for license STATE OF MIGHICAN - The Attorneys for the Estate IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Joe and Wanda S, Hill Eu­ to sell real estate of said - Probate Court for th e 103 East State Street that the Defendant,: AUTOMOTIVE FARM SERVICES HARDWARE gene and Irene to Edward St. Johns, Michigan 49-3 deceased. Persons Inter­ HERBERT W, FREEMAN, G. and Betty L, Sedlacek, County of Clinton ested in said estate are For the BEST BUY in Estate of shall answer or take such GOWER'S HARDWARE property in Sec. 7, Bing- • Will Munro-Aprll26 directed to appear at said other action in this Court Purina Feeds New & Used Chevrolets and • ham. FRED W. MARTENS, STATE OF MICHIGAN-The hearing to show cause why as may be permitted by law See Means $ S S In Tour Pocket ' March 27: Pingel, Her­ s/w FRED MARTIN such license should not be GRAIN ELEVATOR- Probate Court for the on or before June 30,1972, EDINGER & WEBER Mathews Elevator Co. bert and Agnes M. to H, It Is Ordered that on County of Clinton. granted. Failure to comply with'thls Grain—Feeds—Seeds BOTTLED GAS. FOWLER Phone 582-2401' Warren and Sandra Rosier, June 21, 1972, at 9:30 a.m., Estate of Publication and service Order will result in a Judg­ FOWLER Cylinders or Bulk property in Sec. 5, Water- in the Probate Courtroom BEATRICE FERN MUNRO shall be made as provided ment by Default against such Eureka town. In St. Johns, Michigan a Deceased by Statute 'and Court Rule. Defendant for the relief de­ Phone 224-2695 March 27: Brewer, hearing be held at which It is Ordered that on TIMOTHY M, GREEN manded in the Complaint Be a Partner CREDIT BUREM Adrian R. and Gladys E. to all creditors of said de­ . Phone 224-2953' Wednesday, April 26, 1972, Judge of Probate filed in this Court, NOT JUST A CUSTOMER , Zella M.Clark,HermanM. ceased are required to prove CLINTON COUNTY at 10:00 a.m., In the Probate Dated: March 24, 1972 IT IS FURTHER OR­ Buy the Co-op Way Zlppel, Lot 75 Auto Park, their claims. Creditors must Courtroom at St. Johns, Kemper, Wells & Lewis CREDIT BUREAU INSURANCE Subd. file sworn claims with the DERED that the fees or costs FARMERS' CO-OP Michigan a hearing be held William C. Kemper of publication be paid by March 27: Fisher, Opal Court and serve a copy on r FOWLER • Phone 582-2661 Phone 224-2391 on the Petition of Carol J. Attorne'ys for the Estate Clinton County, Complete Insurance Service M.; Buehler,Paul Wayne, Fred Tiedt, 551 North Main Cornell for probate of a Credit Reports Collections 103 EastStateStreet ' HONORABLE Since 1933 and Joyce, Robert James Street, Fowler, Michigan purported will, that ad­ St. Johns, Michigan 48-3 LEO W, CORKIN FARM and Shirley Buehler to prior to said hearing, ministration be granted to AUTOMOBILE COVERAGE (Countersigned) "Roger A. and Bonlta M. 'Publication and service Carol J. Cornell and Keith Final Account DRAINAGE FOR YOUR LISTING IN THE FIRE INSURANCE VIRGENE KREBEL Matthles, Lot 1,2,3 Blk. A. shall be made as provided by Cornell, and for determina­ Hannah—May 17 GENERAL CASUALITY •Deputy Clerk Faxon. Statute and Court Rule. tion of heirs. STATE OF MICHIGAN-The JAMES BURNHAM Builneit Directory DATE OF ORDER: March Allaby-Brewbaker, Inc. " March 27:Grubaugh, TIMOTHY M. GREEN Publication and service Probate Court for . the Phone St. Johns 224-4H5 27,1972* R*J, St. Johns Over Gamble Store Qlenn B. and Geraldine Judge of Probate shall be made as provided County of Clinton PhonA 224-2361 GREATER LANSING LEGAL St. Johns Phone 224-3258 E. to Harvine C. and Elea­ Dated: March 21,1972 by statute and Court Rule, Estate of / "V-

April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 5B FIRST NIGHTERS LEAGUE NIGHT HAWK Mar. 27 W L _ Mar, 21 W L» Cltgo 36 12° Zeeb's 55 32 Area bowling Lewis Heating 33 15 Dunkel's 641/2 321/2 Lanterman Ins. 32 16 Roadhouse 51 36 Simon Realty 27 21 Beck's 48 39 TUESDAY TEATIME LEAGUE High game individual — Jem's 49 55 Pin Pickers 26 22 Legion 461/2 401/2 March 28 W L Robert O'Connor, 198 with Jerry's 481/2 551/2 Andy's IGA 221/2 251/2 Coca Cola 44 43 Paradise 37 11 a 496 series'. High game Alley Dusters 48 58 Bruno's 211/2 261/2 Randolph's 42 45 Aloha * 32 16 team — Karen's Krunchers, S St H Farms 48 56 Homellters 20 28 Farm Bureau 41 46 Art's Refinery 29 16 680. High series team — Hettler's 45 69 D &• B Party Shoppe 20 28 Rupp 40 47 Redwing Lanes 27 21 Sandbaggers, 1896. 200 Wing Trailer 44 60 Nick's 20 28 games — R. Campbell, 223; Paul's 381/2 481/2 Val's'Pizzeria 27 21 Tastee Freez 42 62 Hub Motel 15 33 D. Roesner, 211 with a 550 Hettler's 361/2 501/2 St, John's Furn. 25 23 High game individual - Rolling 5 15 33 series. Egg Station 25 62 Furman-Day 24 24 J. Payne, 202 with a 511 se­ High game individual — Clinton Machine 22 26 - ries. High game team — Wing High game individual — Ceclle Ritz, 194. High se­ B. Hiller, 233, High series Gratiot Farmers 20 28 TWIN CITY Trailer, 916 with a 2411 se­ ries individual-Joyce Bush- Go-Getters 18 30 Mar. 22 W L ries. Splits converted — H. individual — S. Bunco, 539. re, 503. High team game- High game team — Egg Sta­ Randolph's 14 34 Cains 24 12 Eldrldge, 3-10; M. Snyder Citgo, 855 with a 2434 se­ tion, 926. High series team- Central Nat. Bank 13 35 Strouse Oil 221/2 131/2 and M. Moore, 3-7-10; J, ries. Splits converted — J. Beck's, 2694. 200 games — High game individual — Andy's IGA 22 14 Pease and M. Snyder, 6-7; Martin, 3-7-10; H. Pearson, G. Smith, 225; G. Smith, Pat Luttlg, 192, High series Coca Cola 211/2 141/2 M. Musolf, 4-9; B. Searles, G. Pung, S. Ruby, 6-7-10; 220; B. Boettger, 205; A. Individual — Iola Adair and Clinton Crop Serv. 5-6-10, 5-7. M. Hurst, 3-7; C. Cowan, Mohnke, 204; T. White, 201. Jean Heathman, 519 and A. - 211/2 141/2 A, Yock, 3-10. Smith, 512. High game team Kurt's 19 17 -Aloha Drive-In, 864. High VFW#1 . 181/2 171/2 CITY CLASSIC NITE OWLS Mar. 23 W L series team — St. Johns Zeeb's 15 21 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE March 30 Lake's 58 23 Mar. 28 W L Furniture, 2460. Splits con­ Hazel's 14 22 W L verted — L. Batchelor, 4- Sprite 14 22 Jim's Ins. 57 24 Schmitt's 55 32 F.C., Mason 41 7 5-10'; J. Fox and R. O'Con­ VFW #2 14 22 .Green's 561/2 241/2 Demmer's 53 34 St. Johns Co-op 29 19 Federal Mogul 50 31 nor, 3-10; D. Humenik and Bob's Auto Body 11 25 Jim's Ins. 52 35 Cent Mich Lumber29 19 MEET MISS MICHIGAN D. Swatman, 5-7; S. Lud- Hogh game individual — Heathman's ' 46 35 Daley's 51 36 Beck& Hyde 27 21 wick, 5-10. Dan Randolph, 212. High se­ Redwing Lanes 46 35 Bruno's 50 37 Rivard's 26 22 ries Individual — Richard Clinton Nat. Bank 46 35 Galloway's 48 39 Kurt's 24 24 Bruce Seyfried, left, and Mark Witt of the St. Johns Coca Cola 42 39 Redwing Lanes 47 40 CAPITOL Pease, 579. High game team Wheel Inn 23 25 FFA chapter pause during the FFA state convention to Warren's Ins. 391/2 411/2 Rehmann's 47 40 Mar. 27 W L - Strouse Oil, 889 with a Gen. Tel. 21 2,7 Budwelser 29 52 ' Sprite 44 43 talk with Miss Michigan 1971, Linda Kish. The convention Co-op's 55 30 2590 series. 200 games —> Foobars 21 27 Marshall Music 10 71 Sprite' 48 36 R. Pease, 204; R.Wood,207; McKenzle's 39 48 Schwan's 20 28 was held as part of farmers' Week at Michigan State Curley's Laund. 7 74 Aloha 20 67 Carting's Beer 471/2 361/2 D. Feldpausch, 201; S, Ful­ Smith-Douglas 16 32 University. High game individual — Style Master 16 -71 Beaufore's 47 37 ton, 207; M. Welber, 201; Gutter Dusters 11 37 K. Penlx, 237 with a 632 se­ High game individual — Central Nat. Bank R. Dershem, 200; D. John­ High team game; Beck ries. High game team —Jim Don Henning, 233. High se­ s 46 1/2 371/2 son, 204. and Hyde Farmarina, 863. McKenzle's Ins., 974 with a ries individual — ZekeBond, Fowler Moriartv*s 44 40 High team series: St. Johns 2754 series. 200 games - 578. High game team —Jim's U\ MNstViili.i 111. leu WEDNESDAY INDUSTRIAL Co-op, 2440. Moorman's , 44 40 L . Neller, 202; A. Tiedt, Ins., 937. High series team— Mar. 22 W L High individual game: Bob's Bar 40 44 201; G. Dunkel,-213; B. Schmitt's, 2713. 200 games Coca Cola 40 44 Sandbaggers . 25 11 Nancy Webster, 190. High Prowant, 203; A. Dutcher, — D. Pease, 206; M. Lud- Bonnie Vance, daughter of Beef Jerkys 24 12 individual series: Jo Al­ Capitol S. & L. 35 49 202; J, Thrush, 208; K. wick, 204; R. Kentfleld, 201; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Woodbury's 31 53 Will Tell 22 14 tering, 493. Penlx, 203; B. Thelen, 211; J. Boyce, 201; J. Spousta, Conversions: Lucille Vance, was an honored guest Fresca 28 56 Whites 21 15 C. Haas, 207; T. Martin, 201; R. Bishop, 221; D. Hen­ at a dinner March 26 at the ! High game individual — Speeders 17 19 Hopp, 5-10; LuAnn French, 214; D. Cornwell, 208; T. ning, 233; A. Thelen, 214, 5-10; Jean Purvis, 5-10; home of her parents on the Glen Pearson, 232. High se­ Holy Rollers 16 20 Danley, 200; O. Tatroe, 202. 201; K. Tiedt, 224; G.Dunkel, occasion of her confirma­ ries individual — Earl Rog­ Tool Room 15 21 Jane Jolly, 2-7; Julia Sil­ 223. vestrl, 6-8-10; Jo Albring. tion. Bonnie was confirmed ers, 581. High game team 4 Aces 15 21 in St. Paul's Lutheran — Co-op's, 887. High series Trl Ami Outcasts 14 22 THE GOODTIMERS 4-5-7. TEN PIN KEGLERS Church in Fowler. team — Bob's Bar, 2487, Wild Ones 10 26 Mar. 26 W L Mar. 29 W L 200 games — H. Pease, 215; Balls & Chains 64 48 Those in attendance were High game Individual — McKenzle's 33 15 North Bengal F. Prochazka, 224; B. Ritz, Frank Costello and Jack Top Cats 64 48 Bonnie's grandmothers, Hub Tire Center 32 16 By Mrs. William Ernst * 213; G. Henderson, 224; G. Smalldon, 224. High series Dreamers 60 52 Mrs. Amelia Hauser and Parr's 32 16 Flfield, 209; Z. Bond, 200; individual — Cap Koeppe, Happy Hustlers 591/2 521/2 Mr. and Mrs.. Raymond Mrs. Emma Vance, Mrs. Ludwick's 27 21 G.'Wilkle, 203; L. Neller, 619. High game team —Sand­ Polecats , 58 54 Gibbons are the parents of James Long of Jefferson, American-Legion 26 22 201. baggers, 808 with a 2071 Jolly Jesters 571/2 541/2 a son, born March 21 at Wis., Dr. Kenneth Vance of Hallenbeck's 24 24 THE FORD TEAM series. 200 games — R. Kool Kats 55 57 Carson City Hospital. Ann Arbor, Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt's 23 25 ' . ICINGS & QUEENS. Masarik, 200;L.Floate,200; Hepcats 54 58 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moritz Lawrence Seeger and fam­ Roadhouse 21 27 > Mar.'26 W L H. Smalldon, 202; D, Moore, Penney's Paint 51 61 and family entertained a ily of Clark Rd., Mr. and wants to play ball with you Allaby & Brewbaker 19 29 Levey^s 73 43 213; C. Koeppe, 216, 202, Merry Mixers 501/2 611/2 group of relatives and Mrs. Edward Felzke and Julie K 19 29 Karen's Krunchers 67 ' 49 201. - Humdingers 501/2 611/2 friends at dinner at their family of DeWitt, and Ernest Clinton Nat, Bank 16 32 Court Jesters 65 51 Fearless Four 48 64 home March 26 in honor of Hauser and son Doug of Masarik's Shell 16 32 Fighting Irish 65 51 High game individual — v their daughter, Ann, who was Riley. Bonnie's godparents High game individual — Egan Ford Soles, Inc. Plnsetters 63 53 THURSDAY. MORNING Julia Silvestrl, 172 with a confirmed at St. Paul Luth­ are Mrs. Edward Felzke and Doris King, 201. High se- Sandbaggers 63 53 COFFEE CUP 466 series and Joe Gavenda, eran Church at Fowler Sun­ Ernest Hauser. Four P's 58 58 Mar. 16 W L Jr., 225 with a 565 series. j rles individual—Barb Trefil, day forenoon. 200 W. Higham ST.JOHNS Dush Const. 56 60 Daley's 72 1/2 311/2 High game team — Hum­ I 541. High game team — Hal- Callers during the week Mrs. Lilly Boak and Mrs. Misfits 53 63 Jay's Serv. ' 62 42 dingers, 679. High series lenbeck Const., 892 with a at the William Ernst home Edward Ernst of St, Johns Four Squares 45 1/2 701/2 Houghten's 611/2 421/2 team—Penney's Paint, 1810. 2586 series. Other 50U»s - were Duane Jackson of St. 'were guests of Mrs. Lula Use Your Seat Belt ill O'Connor's 52 l/2,51il/2 -200-gamtSs U/iFiBsiivestri,, ,D. Kin°;. 511; T. ,Miller, Boak Thursday".' 'Gutter,Duster, ) s 441/i 2 7,1'1/2 £ ^Johns' ^nd^Mrs; 'Fred W. -fit.T.--Jii i" "' - AU • hn h Iq, -J "» 'l--' I .-i - u * J iV w f "DePeal's 44 ' 72 'BflggS' < •••> vi 4, 51' *. 53 201; L. Floater205. "Pjumh-< ''"-' «* "**'**' vqrnnrt T* 1">U.""0 nfii «T<- ff

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We arrived take us on a tour of Hon­ pilot Informed the passen­ olulu Jan. 28, I got a pat on home March 18, ANN ARBOR - The U.S. sitance in adjusting to a new On the contrary, Glasser will tend to choose to have gers that they had just estab­ Roadside logical changes in both sexes 'be an equalitarian unit with th e shoulder and as I turned lished the record flight from Valley Farms Hobby Club divorce rate, which has community, home, churchj compound the stresses," the predicts that it will emerge a two or fewer children both increasingly less differenti­ Mrs. Irene Fox back much to my surprise met last Thursday with Mrs. reached an all - time high school system, etc." somewhat different but for environmental and Ph. 593-3359 Honolulu to Chicago, The U-M professor says, noting ation of sex roles. With more it was Virginia Morrow of previous record was seven Hampton Hobson and Mrs, In the 1970's, does not Marriages are most vul­ that this age group is also closer unit In the face of hig economic reasons. - if the women In the labor market, MRS. KEN RICHARDS Jack Christie as co-gostess. j&% beautif ication -Wacousta. (She and her hours and two minutes. We necessarily reflect a break­ nerable at two stages, Glas­ more susceptible to alco­ pressured social change. population Is dived into five more men will have to take Mrs. Wilma CookleftFri- ounces. Grandparents are Your correspondent Is husband, John were leaving arrived in Lansing Feb, 1, Baskets were made to take to down In family life. ser notes: during the first holism and mental' break­ Advances in communication income levels, one can see up the slack with family day and returned Wednesday, Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Huhn to Los Angeles and arrived the Clinton County Infirmary that the proportion of money tasks, ^ engendering more happy to be home again after In Hllo, Hawaii a£ 2:30 a.m. 'Honolulu on Saturday morn­ and on Feb. 6, the Victor B/JOHN AYLSWOKTH Prof. Paul H. Glasser of two years and during the down. and transportation are al­ spending the long weekend of Pewamo and Mr. and Mrs. ing for the Island of Kauai. residents for Easter^ the University of Michigan ready rebuilding the' ex - earned by each group has Urban Weber, Mrs, Huhn a three week trip to Hawaii Hawaii time. This was our Bordes with their Motor middle years, when the One can interpret the high shared responsibilities and at the home of her daughter Our group had reservations Home and we with our travel Al Johns of Valley Farms School of Social Work takes spouses are In their late tended family relationship. changed little In the past 15 experiences. and family, Mr.and Mrs, ' Is the former Carol Weber, and five weeks in Florida. second trip to the Hawaiian "Green Grass Instead of Brownies will be participa­ out. Also slides were shown divorce rate as a good omen, My husband Ken and I with made for the "Don Ho" show trailer, traveled through was admittedtoSt. Lawrence issue with fellow social 40's and 50's. "Many crises Glasser concludes. People Visiting patterns are years. Therefore reducing "The family of the future Al Fuja of Durand. Sunday, March 19 the home Islands and we were amazed Trash" is the theme selected ting in this litter clean up on last year's clean up pro­ two other couples from Lan­ at the changes made during at the Reef Towers Hotel Florida for five weeks. Hospital Wednesday, Feb, 15 gram and of the 'Junk car scientists who would pack­ occur then. The husband no longer feel compelled to strongly family oriented, he the family size may be the will look and act different Doug Thomas Huhn, was of Mr, and Mrs. Howard Cook after having a heart attack. for the fifth annual County program. only way of increasing its sing, left the Capitol City the past three years. Many for Friday evening, John and Visited friends of Lansingin Roadside Beautification At the planning meeting crusher. age the two together and pre­ reaches a point in his career settle for a union which is says, and it Is a Uttleknown from the family df todav but born Feb. 27 at the Ionia was the scene of a birthday Virginia joined our party He Is In Room 259 and doing dict disaster upon both the but well - documented fact standard of living. party when Mrs, ciok en­ Airport Tuesday, Jan. 11, fabulous hotels are being St, Pete, with whom we went project to be conducted on Tuesday evening the leaders Areas have been secured when it is clear whether or unhappy, empty or destruc­ will continue to serve Its County Memorial Hospital; and we all had a very enjoy­ fishing out in the Gulf and very well. individuals and society. not he'll make it to the top. that one out of every three • "But ^the family will not tertained aunts, uncles and to Chicago where we were constructed on all of the Saturday, April 29. Over 40 viewed a film on what can lor disposing of the trash tive. Divorce frees them members and society in the He is th e son of Mr. and delayed for four hours due able evening. "Whatasmall- returned with a nice catch "There Is no reason to be­ The children leave home, to find a better alternative. persons over 65 are living return to the patriarchal grandparents honoring their Islands, but mainly on the When some people pay youth groups Including 4-H be accomplished in litter throughout the county. More way only a small, flexible Mrs. Thomas Huhn, R-l, to engine trouble, We were Island of Oahu in the Hon­ worldl" We left Honolulu of sheepshead. Enroute to lieve the Amerlcanfamllyls perhaps not turning out as with their children. stereotype of the past,* and adaptable social 'insti­ Pewamo. Doug Thomas son, Daniel onhis 10thbirth­ compliments they expect a clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl clean up when one person exact details will be sent Are prospects bleak for transferred to another plane olulu area. We spent four on Monday, Jan, 11 on a Lansing we spent two hours Scouts, Cub Scouts and less stable—or more stable the parents hoped. Physio­ the family of the future? "The family of the future Glasser concludes, "It wUl tution can," weighed 6 pounds and 10 day. receipt. gets an idea and carries it to the leader of each group — than it ever was,* he participating In this litter speculates. clean up program. Any youth A record 175,000 divorces or adult group who has not were granted during the first signed up yet but would like litIIIIIIIIIITITI»tllIlIIHIJ ,11 to participate In this pro- three months of 1970, pro­ VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON jecting to a total of 700,000 . I ' gram should contact the Ex­ Limit am with (hit coupon and • 11,00 purohaia tension Office, 224-3288 for for that year, according to Clover Valley Glasser. The previous peak KROGER CASH SAVINGS areas not being covered now. occurred in 1945 - 46, an aftermath of countless im­ THE 4-H TEEN Leaders pulse,marriages at the brink will be meeting Thursday, of World War II. The divorce MEANS April 6, 7:30 p.m. at Smith rate subsided In the early *v>< 1075 EXTRA vliue STAMPS Hall In St. Johns. Business 1950's, leveled off until the will Include evaluation of late 1960's and resumed its Spring Achievement, plans climb. MORE with coupons in this ad. for a canoe trip this sum­ Glasser co-editor with his mer, setting a date for Cedar Prices & Coupons . Prices Effective Mon. thru Sun. Point trip, Roadside Beauti­ wife of "Families In Crisis," We Raima Tha Right To Limit Good thru April 9, 1972 sees more evidence that a Quantities Copyright The Double Top Value Stamps Every Wednesday fication project, Soap Box changing society has en - Kroger Co. 1072 Derby Parade Float, County couraged the divorce rise 4-H Talent Contest and other than that the divorce rise is ideas. The Teen Leaders will changing society. He cites have a roller skating party these factors: on Thursday, April 13 7:00- *3 10:00 p.m. at the Ranch Moral Values: Roller Rink in St. Johns. "The stigma of divorce has diminished. There Is less social pressure to re­ THE 4-H TEEN Leaders main in a marriage that is March glass container col­ not mutually satisfying and lection amounted to 12,760 fulfilling," pounds bringing the present Silver Platter total to 265,000 pounds of The children's sake: U.S. Gov't. 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THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1:30 p.m.—Third Friday, Women's Rev. Harold E. Homer, Minister Fathers Francis Murray, Joseph Fellowship, church basement. 9:30 a.m. Church School, 10:30 a.m. Corner of E, Walker and Mead Sts.' 8:30 p.m.—hervioe meeting Fellowship. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor­ Rev. Hugh E, Bannlnga, Pastor Droste and Lawrence Delaney Rectory 224-2600 Office 224-2885 Rectory: 102 W. Randolph, Lansing ship. 7:00 p.m. Jr. HI Youth Fel­ Phone 489-9051 lowship. Every Sunday, 8 a.m. Holy Com­ Mass Schedule— Saturday: 7 p.m. Matherton Area Monday, April 10: 9:00 a.m. Prayer munion. 2nd and 4th Sundays, 10:45 Sunday: 6,8, 10, 12; DeWitt. 9 a.m. Group. 7:30 p.m. Wesleyan Service a.m. Holy Communion and sermon. Holiday: 7, 8, 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m. ' Guild meets with Mrs. Edna Bishop, Other Sundays, 10:45 a.m, prayer and MATHERTON COMMUNITY Weekday Masses: 8 a.m., 7:30 p.m. CHURCH Tuesday, April 11: 7:00 p.m. Boy sermon, Confessions —Saturday: 3:30 to 0 2:00 p.m.—Sunday School Scouts. and 7:30 to 9: Eves of Holidays, 6 to 10:45 a.m, Church School and 9. 3:00 p.m.—Worship service Wednesday, April 12:4:00p,m.Carol Nursery, Baptism: Sunday at 1 p.m. Please Choir rehearsal. 6:30 p.m. Chapel Wed. during Lent—7 a.m. and 7:30 call In advance, Fulton Area Choir, 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion, HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH FULTON FULL GOSPEL CHURCH p.m. Chancel Choir. Mon. 3 p.m. Brownies, 7:30 p.m. David B. Franzmeier, Pastor Thursday, April 13: 11:00 a.m. to 380 W, Herbison Rd„ DeWitt '/a mile east of Perrlnton on M-57, Senior Citizens (1st and 3rd). , Phone 669-9006 '/a mile south 1:00 p,m. Smorgasbord Luncheon in Tues. Noon Senior Citizens (2nd Now using new house of worship. , Rev. Fred Wing, Pastor Nllos Hall. Sunday morning schedule: Sunday 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School and 4th), 7 p.m. Cadet Troop. School, Teens for Christ and Adult 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Wed. 7:30 p.m. Choir practice, discussion—9:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m.—Youth Service Divine Worship—10:30 a.m. 7:45 p.m.—Evening Service FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Thurs. 8 p.m. AA and Alanon. 7:45 p.m.—Thursday, Prayer and Averiil M.-. Carson, Minister praise service WEST PILGRIM UNITED VALLEY FARMS BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday, April 8: 12:30 p.m. Junior METHODIST CHURCH 241 E. State Road Choir rehearsal. 1:00 p.m. Children's Corner of Parks and Grove Rd, Rev, LaVern Bretz, Pastor Eureka Area Choir rehearsal. 9;45-10:45 a.m.—Church School. Rev. Brian K. Sheen, Minister There is a class for everyone from CONGREGATIONAL Sunday, April 9: 9:45 a.m. Church 9:30 a.m. — Worship Service the youngest to the oldest. The Bible CHRISTIAN CHURCH School. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. 2819 E. Maple Rapids Road 10:45 a.m. — Church School Is our textbook Rev Paul R. Jones, Pastor Coffee hourfollows.8:00p.m.Doublets, ASSEMBLY OF GOD 11 a.m.-12 Noon—Morning Worship, Phone 224-7709 Monday, April 10: 6:43 p.m, Con- S. US-27 & E. Baldwin Junior Church for children through 6th 10 a.m.—Bible School for everyone: gregators. Joseph F. Eger, Jr., Pastor1 grade 11 a.m.—Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 5:30 p,m,—BYF for both Juniors and 7:30 p.m.—Adult Bible discussions. Tuesday, April 11: 8:00 p.m. Linda 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Seniors Nursery provided during services. Scott Division. 6:30 p.m.—Youth Service 7:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Service 6:30 p.m.—Youth Meetings 7:30 p.m.—Sunday Evening 8:00 p.m.—Morning Choir practices 6:45 p.m.—Wednesday, Jr. Choir; Wedesday, April 12: 6:45 p.m. Boy Chancel Choir. 7:30 p.m. Scout Troop No. 81, 8:00 p.m. Senior 7 p.m.—Wednesday, second and Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. — Mid-week fourth, WMC Prayer Service; 8:00 p.m.—Morning Choir rehearsal. 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday evening Choir practice Bath Area service Saturday 10:00 a.m.—Jr. Choir prac­ tice ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ' SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m.—Woman's BATH UNITED METHODIST ~~ CHURCH Rev William G. Hankerd, Pastor 683 North Lansing Street Mission Society Elder, E. F. Herzel, Pastor 2nd Saturday 2:00 p.m.—Ann Judson Rev. Clarence Keith Rev. Raymond Goehrlne • Services held on Saturday Guild for Jr. HI. girls Associate Pastor 9:15 a.m.—Church Service 3rd Tuesday 6:30 p.m.—Men's Fel­ Telephone 641-6887 lowship 11 a.m.—Worship Rectory—109 Linden St.—Ph, 224-3313 10:30 a.m.—Sabbath School Service 10 a.m.—Church School Convent—110 S. Oakland—Ph. IU4-37B!) School—201 E. Cass—Ph. 224-2421 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall BATH BAPTIST CHURCH Mass Schedule * SOUTH DeWITT CHURCH Saturday Evening—7 p.m. Sunday— DISH N. Lansing St. Rev. Richard Cole, Pastor Thurs., 7:30 p.m.—Theocratic Min­ OF CHRIST 10:00 a.m.'Sunday School 7:30. 9, 10:30 and 12. istry School. A school designed to Temporarily Meeting at the Holy Days—See bulletin. improve our speaking habits and in­ DeWitt High School 6:30 p.m. Yoath Fellowship Weekdays—7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and crease our Bible knowledge. 8:30 p.m.. » Evangelist: Richard J. Wolfcale 7:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:15 p.m. Service meeting. This meeting is de­ Telephone: 669-3395 Sacrament of Penance—Saturdays, 8 a.m.—"Revival Fires," Channel Midweek service on Wednesday 7:30 3:30 to 5 p.m.; after 7 p.m. Mass signed to show the proper techniques of our ministry and assist us to be­ 5 TV; "Revival Fires." 1110 radio. p.m. Each Week The Clinton County News Will Publish One Of The Many Fine Churches untlll 9 p.m. Weekday evenings—a come better ministers. 9:45 a.m.—Bible School few minutes before evening Mass. 10:30 a.m.—Morning Worship. Serm­ REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS First Fridays—Sacrament of Pen­ Sun., 9:30 a.m.— Public Lecture. • on: "The Mind of Christ." Located in Clinton County. ance, Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Given each week by a qualified rep­ Weekly Communion. CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS resentative of the Watch tower Bible Corner Upton Rd. & Stoll Rd. and after the evening Mass until all and Tract Society. 10:30 a.m.. Watch* 6:30 p.m.—Youth groups for grades are heard. Mass and Prayers of tower Study. Systematic Study of the 1 through freshman In college. Elder - Earl Premoe Adoration at 7:13 p.m. Holy Com­ Main Article In the current Watch- 6:30 p.m.—Evening Worship. Serm- Sunday School—10 a.m. Preaching munion on Friday at 6 and 7:15 a.m. on: "What the Church of Christ Stands Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, tower Magazine. ' Service—11 a.m. Tues., 7:30 p.m. — Congregation For." THESE CLINTON COUNTY FIRMS 8:30 p.m. on Thursday through 7 p.m. R Wednesday, 7 p.m.—Hour of Power, on First Friday. Book Study. Text studied: Then is Choir Practice-Wed. 6;30 p.m. Finished, the Mystery of God." 8 classes. Mid-Week Prayer Service —Wed, Devotions—Our Mother of Perpet­ Public invited—free—no coUection Thursday, 7 p.m.—Fishermen's Club ual Help Novena — after 7:15 p.m. taken. 7:30 p.m. Mass each Tuesday. Everyone welcome. Religious Instruction Classes—Adult, FIRST CHURCH OF GOD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MAKE THIS CHURCH PAGE POSSIBLE Inquiry Class, Tuesday at B p.m. High OF DeWITT School CCD, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. C.A. Stone, Pastor Jay T. George, Pastor Elsie Area Public Grade School CCD, Tuesdays 312 X. U.S. 27 The First Baptist Church of DeWitt from 4 until 5 p.m. Phone 224-2448 will begin conducting regular serv­ ELSIE METHODIST CHURCH Baptisms—Each Sunday at 1:30 by ices in the Township Hall No. 1 lo­ Rev. David Litchfield, Minister appointment. Other arrangements by 9:4:. j.m. — Church School cated at 414 E. Main In DeWitt Sun­ appointment. 11:00 a.m. —Worship Service day, September 20. 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. . 7:00 p.m.-Evening Worship followed by Church Warship service 10:30 a.m.-Sunday School, Supt. SHEPARDSVILLE WEDNESDAY at 11 a.m. There will be an Evening Merle Baese- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4:00 p.m. — Logos, Cluli Service at 6:30 p.m. ST. JOHNS Dr. Darold Boyd, Pastor For more information concerning 8:00 p.m. — Faiulh Bible stuilv the First Baptist Church of DeWitt DUPLAIN METHODIST CHURCH 445 Division Street call 663-9763 in DeWitt or 224-4511 Jn Rev. David Litchfield, Minister East Lansing, 48821 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE St. Johns. 10 a.m.—Sunday School, Supt. Ken­ 515 North Lansing Street Federal Land Bank 9;30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:45 Rev Wesley Manken • neth Klger Central Nat I Bank - Federal-Mogul tfl VALLEY FARMS UNITED a.'m. Church School. Phone 224-7950 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 11 a.m.—Worship service. OF ST. JOHNS CORPORATION Wednesday: 7:00 p,m. Choir practice. 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Association 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 155 E. Sate Rd. 1 ' St. Johns—Ovid—Fewamo St. Johns PUnt 8:00'p.m. Prayer service. 1 Rev. Nell Bolinger, Pastor ' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 6:15 p.m.—Young People' ; Service P.O. Box 228 Ph. 224-7127 Member FDIC Administrative Board first Monday 7*(P n.m.—Evening Wirshlp Phone 489-1705 Rev. Charles Cowley in the month. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. —Caravan. 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School. 7:45 p.m.—Bible Study and prayer 11:00 a.m.—Morninfl Worship. General meeting of WSCS third 10:00 a.m.—Worship service hour. 7:30 p.m.—Sunday evening Evange- 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School, Paul Thursday In January, April and Sep­ listfe. Brown, Sunt. S & H Farm Sales Wednesday 7:30 p.m.—Youth ser- tember. FREE METHODIST CHURCH 6 p.m.—Junior and Senior BYF Egan Ford Sales, Inc. St. Johns Co-op vice. 7 p.m.—Evening Service Afternoon Circle meets second 305 Church Street Thursday, 7:30 p m,—Bible Study. N. Clinton Ph. 224-2381 Thursday at the homes of members. We cordially invite i'ou to attend 3:30 p.m., Wednesday—Junior and & Service 200 W, Hlghasi Phone 224-2285 Phone 224-3349 anv or all of these services. Senior Choir practice. Berean Circle meets third Thurs­ Robert Bentley, Minister 7 p.m., Wednesday — Prayer and Listen to our international broad­ Bible Study. • day evening in each month at the 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School cast HARVESTIME Sunday morning New Holland Machinery homes of members. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., WRBJ. 1580 on your Our Specialty dial. 7:00 p.m.—Evening Worship DUPLAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 3 miles west Ovid-Elsie High School 4 Mi. N. on US-27 to French Rd. Phillips Implement FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Prayer service as announced. 5565 E, Colony Road COMPANY FOWLER South US-27 Justin Shepard, Minister Phone 224-4661 SALEM UN1TEDMETHODISTCHURCH Fowler Areo Paul A. Travis, Pastor Jack Schwark. S.S. Supt. 313 N. Lansing St. Ph. 224-2717 Parsonage and Office: US-27 10 a.m.—Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bible School MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH and County Line Road 11 a.m.—Church 10:55 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Fr. Albert J. Schmltt, Pastor 7 p.m.—Junior and Youth Fellow­ 11 a.m. Children's Churches Pastor-Charles VanLente ship Phone 224-616G Sunday Masses—6:30; £:30 and 10:30 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service 6 p.m. IN-TIME and HI-TIME 7 p.m., Wednesday—Prayer Meet­ ORB Party Shoppe c ... - . Mathews Elevator Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship. 10:30 a.m. - • ing Open Monday thruo SaturdaSaturday OU|lllUl iJUVUHja Grain—Feed—BeanGraln-Feed-Beanss 7 p.m. Evening Worship a.m. Church School. Each Wed., 7 p.m. The Hour of Weekdays—During school year, 7:30 Complete Party Supplies AND LOAN ASSN. Phone 582-2591 Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Choir pracltce Power for the whole family. 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 224 N. Clinton Phone 224-3535 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Service. 222 N. Clinton Phone 224-2304 Choir practice. Holy Days—540; 7:30 a.m, and 7:00 Rev. Thomas M. Kowalczyk, Pastor Thursday: 7:30 p.m. WSCS Third First Sunday—Communion Service p.m. and 7:00 p.m. eve before. P.O. Box 97 517 E. Main St. Thursday. First Tuesday—Deacon's Meeting Sorrowful Mother Novena—Friday, Bannister, 48807 Phone: 862-5270 Second Tuesday—Ladles' Missionary 7:30 p.m. Sunday Liturgies: Siturday-7:00 p.m. Antes Cleaners Farmers Co-op DeWitt Area Saturdays-7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday-(May 1 to Dec. 1) 8:00 and Wes' Gulf Service ELEVATOR Circle. Pickup and Delivery Last Tuesday—Trustees' Meeting WAYSIDE CHAPEL ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:00 a.m. (Dec. 1 to May 1) 8:30 Wayne Feeds and Grain A BIBLE CHURCH and 10;30 a.m. 108 W. Walker Ph. 224-4529 WE GIVE S&H STAMPS Mon., Fri. "Moments of Medita­ Fowler Free Pick-up & Delivery Phone 582-2U1 tion." Radio WRBJ. 14337 Turner Road, DeWItt H.E. Rossow, Pastor Holy Day Liturgies: 7:00 a.m. and Rev, Douglas Beach, Pastor '* i 9:30 a.m., Worship. 10:30 a.m. Sun­ 8;00 p.m. S. US-27 Ph. 224-2212 Phone 480-9251 Confessions: One half hour before PRICE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH day School and Bible Class. 10 a.m. Sunday School all Sunday Liturgies. Rev. Darold D. Boyd 11 a.m. Worship Service Parr's Rexall Store 9:45 a.m.—Church School. 6 p.m. Young People Riley Township EAGLE UNITED METHODIST The Corner Drug Store Schofer Heating, lie; CHURCH 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 7 p.m. Evening Service Phone 224-2837 The F.C. Mason Co. Heating, Air Conditioning, Women's Society meets the last Rev Ray McBratnle, Pastor 7:15 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Telephone 627-6533 or 489-3807 200 E. Railroad, St. Johns Swimming Pools Wednesday of each month, Dinner at and Prayer. MISSOURI SYNOD 9:30 a.m.—Morning Worship v 12:30. Meeting at 1:30. 10:30 a.m.—Church School Fowler, Ph. 587-3666; A friendly church with a message 4tt miles west of St. Johns on M-21 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, Bible Study Youth Fellowship meets the first 3Va miles south on Francis road for today. 2 miles west on Church road and prayer meeting. Sthmitt Electric and third Monday of each month at Bible Loving — Bible Believing - Marvin L. Barr, Pastor 7:30 p.m: Bible Preaching, 10:30 a.m.—Worship 807 1/2 E. State Jim McKeniie Agency Council of Church Ministries and 9:15 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible EAGLE FOURSQUARE CHURCH DeWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH Classes. , ., , * . St. Johns 212 N. Clinton, St. Johns Administrative Board meets the first Rev. and Mrs Royal Burnett, Pastor WESTPHALIA (Inter-denominational) Holy Communion first Sunday of 10:30 a.m.—'Sunday School 214 W. Washington, Ionia Sunday of each month following a pot- Murl J. Eastman, Pastor the month at 3 a.m., third Sunday 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship luck dinner at noon. Amy Mulford, Sunday School Supt. of the month at 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. — Wednesday Prayer Marilyn Krol. Co-Supt. meeting Youth choir meets each Wednesday 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School at 7 p.m. 11 a.m.—Church SOUTH RILEY BIBLE CHURCH Ovid Area Burton Abstract and Senior choir meets each Wednesday 7 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Wlllard Farrier, Pastor Located 'A mile east of Francis Allaby-Brewbokef,lnc. Maynard-nlfcll at 7:30 p.m, REDEEMER UNITED Road on Chadwlck Road OVID FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Title Company STATE BANK METHODIST CHURCH 10 a.m.—Sunday School 108 1/2 N. Clinton St. Portland—Sunfleld—WeitpfaalU ST. JOHNS BAPTIST TEMPLE 11 a.m.—Worship Service Main at Oak Street 400 E. State Street • 105 N. Bridge St. Rev. Earl C. Copeltn, Pastor 119 N. Clinton, St. Johns St. Johns, Michigan Member F.u.l.C. Phone 587-3111 Rev Jerry Thomas, Pastor ' H. Forest Crum, Minister Sunday School at 10 a.m.. with Gunnisonville Area Norma Johnson, Church School Supt. classes for all ages. Teaching from Mrs, Ida Beardslee, Organist 9:30 a.m,—Worship, (nursery pro­ GUNNISONVILLE the Book of Revelation, 9:45 a.m. - Church School, 11:00 Junior Choir—Wed. at 4 o'clock. ' Holy Baptism—Sunday, 1 p.m. 10 a.m.—Morning Worship Morning worship at U a.m. vided), 10:30 - ll:00a,nw,CoffeeFel- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. - Morning Worship. Sacred Confession — Saturday, 3:30 11 a.m.—Sunday School Senior Choir—Wed. at 1 o'clock. 6:30 p.m.—Senior and Junior Youth Sunday! 6 p.m., study hour, with lowshlp, 11 a.m. Church School. Clark and Wood Roads Wed., 7 p.m., Senior Choir and 7:30 p.m. adult group, young people's group Family Holy Hour for Peace—Satur­ Fellowship Rev. Dan Miles, Minister. Wed., 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible OVID FREE METHODIST CHURCH and Jet Cadets group. 'ST. ANNE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 130 W. Williams St. day, 7: IS p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m.—Children's Choir Sunday, 7 p.m., evangelistic mes- Corner US-27 and Webb Road 0:30 a.m. Church Service Study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.—Senior Adult Rev Glenn V Cathey, Jr. Sunday Choir SB 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.—Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH V/ednesday at 7, prayer meeting Residence 669-3967 Church HfMKOB CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 11 a.m.—Morning Worship and study hour. Rectory 224-2600 Office 224-28fl5 Ovid, Michigan 6:15 p.m.—Youth Service Pewamo, Michigan Official Board .meeting at 8 p.m. on 2nd and 4lh Sundays—0 a.m., Holy Maple Rapids Area 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service Rev. Wayne Sparks, Pastor 4th Monday of each month. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Communion and sermon. Rev. Wayne Gassman, Pastor Methodist Men's Club Meetings — THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tuesday * 420 E. Bridge St., Lyons US-27 at StUrgls Other Sundays —9 a.m., morning 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School 10 a.m.—Women's Prayer Service Potluck at cliurch at 6:30 p.m. on prayer and sermon. Maple Rapids Area Parish U a.m.-Morntng Worship Wednesday 517/855-3878 1st Wednesdays of Sept., Dec, Febi Rev. Robert D. Koeppen, Pastor Church school every Sunday, 9:30 Pastor—Charles VanLente and April. Sunday morning breakfast 6 p.m.—Sunday evening singing for 10 a.m.—Men's Prayer Service Sunday - 10:00 Morning Worship. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible a.m, Parsonage and Office: US-27 and 7:30 p.m.—Mid-Week Service on 1st Sunday morning of Oct., Novf, Clinton-Gratiot County Line Road boys and girls. 7:00 p.m. United Methodist Youth Jan., March and May at 8 a.m. Discussions. COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE Phone 244-6165 Also, Bible School, which is Inter­ 1. 7 p,m.-Sunday evening services. denominational begins Monday, the Fellowship. ' 10:15 a.m. Divine Worship. Catholic Church 17th. and ends Friday, the 21st. The > Wednesday evening prayer meeting WSCS meets third Thursday of the Holy Communion - 1st Sunday each Father Jerome Schmltt, Pastor final -program will be held on the MAPLE RAPIDS UNITED at 7 P-nu,HUHCI| OF G01J 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Vacation Bible month at 2 p.m. month. 409 Wilson, DeWItt METHODIST CHURCH Ovid, Michigan •School is for children ranging from ST. MARY'S CHURCH Confirmation Instruction Wednes­ Dally Mass: Mon. and Thurs. - 7:30 Rev. L. Sanders, Pastor four years of age through the eighth Rev Fr Aloysius Ht Miller, Pastor Pastor-Charles VanLenle Victor Township Fr Martin Miller days after 3:15 p.m. p,m. Tues., Wed. and Fri, 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School grade. Sunday: 0:45 a.m. Church School. 11:10 a.m.—Morning Worship Assistant Pastor 7:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday each month - Sunday Mass: 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship. GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Masses—6, 8 and 10 a.m. Ladles Guild-LWML, , fl:00 p.m.—Youth Fellowship Hev. Hobert Prange, Pastor* Weekdays—During school year 7:00, Services at Middle School, DeWitt. Monday: 7:00 p.m. Scouts, 7!00 p.m.-Evenlng Service HOLY FAM1LV CATHOLIC CHUKCli Price and Shepardsvllle roads J 7:45 and 11:15 a.m. . ' „„ 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Adult In­ 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, Bible Study; Ovid, Michigan lOiOO a.m,—Sunday school. Clashes EAST DEWITT BIBLE CHURCH Tuesday: 7:00- p.m.'Senior Choir Fr Joseph AuDin Saturdays—6:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. formation Classes, beginning each Sep­ (Non Denominational) practice. 1:30 p.m. WSCSfirstTuesday 6:43 p.m.—Choir practice for all ages 10:30 a.m.—Mass on Sunday „, j 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Holy Days—5:30, 7:30, B a.m. and tember and February. Call 224-3544 Round Lake Road V* mile each month. 7 p.m.—Evening Mass on Wednes- 6 p.m. East of US-27 UNITED CHURCH OF OVID 6:30 p.m.—Young*People or 224-7400 for specific Information. dfiv • 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service Evening Mast—Friday, 8:00 p.m. Church Office Hours - 9:00 -12:00 Glen J. Farnham, Pastor 141 West Front Street Confessions 10 to 10:30 on Sunday 7:30 p.m.—Wednesday, prayer meet- Walter A. Kargus HI Minister morning. inii a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.—Sunday School. Classes for Ladles Missionary circle meets 4in Friday. fill QfiCS GREENBUSH UNITED METHOD Vera Trembl&y, Church School Supt. Lansing 11 a.m.—Morning Worship CHURCH t 11:00- 12:00-Mornlng Services.1 *COUSM Club meets 4th Saturday in CHURCH OF CHRIST OF ST. JOHNS ST Pewamo Area KIMBERLY CHURCH OF CHRIST 6t45 p.m.—Youth Fellowship. Senior, Scott and Marshall Roads 11:OQ-I2i00-Church School Classes. month i 1007 Kimberly Drive 080 N. Lansing St. 14 and up; Jet Cadets, 10-13. Pastor—Charles VanLente Board Mtfatlngs-^nd Tuesday of each Lansing, Michigan Seventh Day AdvenUst Building 7 p.m.—Evening Service r ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH John Halls , Wednesday— Sunday: 9i4 » a.m. Church School. month. Pewamo, Michigan Mike Hargrave, Minister 11 a.m.—Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Bible Study and prayer. lltOO a.m. Worship. Women's Fellowship General Meet- Rt Rev Msgr Thomas J. Bolger, M.A., 10 a.m.—Bible Study '. 9:30 turn. Sunday,School Supervised nursery for babies and ; - , Pastor WACOUSTA COMMUNITY l Ings—2nd Wednesday. METHODIST CHURCH 8 p.m.—Evening Worship 10:30 a,m. Morning,Worship ,.*. small, children In all services, Thursday: -WSCS 4th Thursday at Sunday MaBses—6, a.m., 8 a.m, and Midweek service 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ v "An open door to an open book" Circle Meetlngs-3rd Wednesday. 10 a.m. Rev Dale Spoor, Pastor .Wed. 7:00 p.m. Prsyer M«ting, 81OO p.m. ' day night. ... A Bible preaching church With a Children's Choir-Wed, at 4 o'clock. Dally Mass—7:30 a.m. 'Phone 627-2516 ' Call 224-4293 for more Information. message for you . . , April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 9B County Farm Bureau joins V^ Veit CUie AAEA petition drive Pewamo By MBS. WAYNE MEAD, Correspondent—Phone 802-5447 Lin e The Duplain Township MRS, DORIS FISHER LANSING-Elton R, Smith, that the Bureau would join dent's luncheon, Wednesday, Ph. 224-7174 president of the Michigan with others, who also rec­ Mrs. Irene Fox Ph. 593-3359 cancer workers had a kick- at the Big Ten Room at Kel­ ognize the seriousness and off breakfast and picked up logg Center. Clifton R. Farm Bureau, announced to­ Friday morning, March Mrs., Marlam Randolph, Mrs. Fran VanLente was day that the state's largest inequity of the property tax Fox of Lyons. kits Monday at the home of Wharton Jr., President of Mrs. Gladys Hankey, Mrs. burden, in support of a peti­ 24 several ladies of Pe­ Mr. and Mrs, Al Fuja Mrs. Raymond Thornton, Michigan State University hostess for the March meet­ farm organization would wamo attended a Lenten Mary Phillips and Mrs. ing of Salem United Metho­ support the recently an­ tion drive to place upon the and family of Durand Anyone who would like to was the speaker. In the after­ Doris Fisher of Salem United ballot an amendment to limit Breakfast at St. Edward's and Mrs Wilma Cook were volunteer for this work, conn noon they attended the pro­ dist WSCS with 19 present. nounced Michigan Education Catholic Church at Lake Methodist WSCS attended President, Mrs. Mariam Association petition drive. total property taxes and to guests at a pre-Easter din­ tact another volunteer or the fessional dairy farmers' Central District WSCS Day eliminate as nearly as pos­ Odessa, hosted by ladles ner at the home of Mr. and chairman, Mrs. Raymond meeting. Randolph conducted the "Our members have con­ of the Altar Society. Be­ Apart meeting at Pompeii business meeting. Mrs. sible property tax as a means Mrs, Howard Cook and Thornton 862-4449. sistently supported total tax ginning with Mass at 9 p.m. family Sunday, March 26.- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond United Methodist Church Betty Harger was appointed reform for some years/ of financing our schools. Mr, and Mrs. Raymond March 23. Registration be­ followed by breakfast and a Mrs. Elmer Blair "was Thornton and Mrs. J. treasurer to fill the vacancy Smith said. "However, we "It is unfortunate that the very inspiring talk given Thornton attended the Clin­ Thomas Loedler attended the gan at 9:30 a.m. Each one left by the death of treasurer, legislature has been unable the first one to call in saying ton County American Cancer \re convinced that meaning­ by Father Antekier of Grand she saw two robins in Mrs. Farm Management Banquet received a name tag. It was Mrs. Eleanor Fogelson. Se­ ful and lasting reform can to reach an agreement on an Crusade Kick-off potluck a small paper kite with a Rapids. Myrtle Wood's yard. Thursday In the Big Ten cret Prayer Pals were re­ come only through a basic amendment to be placed on dinner at the St. Johns United Room and Centennial Room scripture verse enclosed as vealed with each one re­ the ballot," Smith said. Sunday, March 26 Roger Constitutional change." Freund and family and Mr. Easter guests at the home Methodist Church March 20. at Kellogg Center. Mr. a Vitamin for the day. Cof­ ceiving a gift. They were full "However, it's essential that of Mrs. Irene Fox were fee was served until 10 Definite organizational and Mrs. Erwln Freund were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thornton received special of surprises as each one direction was set last No­ the people be permitted an Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Fox, o'clock. tried to guess who prayer opportunity to make this guests of Dale Fruend and Thornton attended the Presi­ recognition. vember when Farm Bureau's family at Jackson, being Steven, Alan, Amy and Rus­ Mrs. J. L. Leet District' pals were before opening voting delegates adopted a basic decision by their vote sell Fox. Spiritual Growth chairman their gift. Names will be in the November 1972 elec­ First Communion Day for tax policy calling for an their son David Freund, Mrs. Pauline Cook and conducted the morning ses­ drawn at the April meeting amendment to the Michigan tion." Mrs. Bertha Martin will be sion. Each one read their for another year. Spiritual Farm Bureau distributed A family dinner Sunday, Constitution. March 26 at the home of Easter guests of Mr. and Bible Verse Vitamin. A self Growth secretary, Mrs. The resolution also stated both Governor Milliken's Mrs. Virgil Pung andfamily check quiz was given each Mary Phillips presented de­ petition' and the Democratic Mrs. Mildren FoxJ Included Mr, and Mrs, Dick Fox of of Ionia. one "How Well Do You Know votion readings entitled "Joy Party petition. Visitors of Mrs. Ethel The Bible Teaching On Im­ In Living", "But To Be A Government Ionia, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Bal­ These petitions were with­ lard of Detroit and Mr. and Gee Saturday were Ruth portant Matters?" A tape Friend", "Life Is A Gift." drawn later duetoaSupreme Swindt and Mrs. Grace Bis- recording with Henry Brandt Closing with prayer. Mrs. will insure Mrs. Dave Eddy, Court decision. "Farm Visiting in Owosso during sell, Mrs. Gee expected to speaking on the topic "Look­ Gladys Hankey presented the Bureau would, therefore, leave the hospital Sunday, ing At Your Emotions,'' was program using World Out­ the past week was Mrs. credit union join the coalition of groups Elmer Blair at the home March 26 following a three heard. look and Response maga­ supporting the MEA peti­ week stay due to the fall A question sheet was zines. 'Women In The Role The Federal Mogul of Mr. and Mrs. James tions," Smith said. Smith and daughter Jamie at her home. She will be passed and the group was of Government^, "Is It Employees Credit Union of He said that both petitions at the home of her son and divided by number for dis­ Scripturely Promoted?" St. Johns has qualified for Lynn, Mrs. Blair's 5 month —one containingpropertytax old granddaughter. daughter-in-law, Mr. and cussion and to answer the Scriptures from Proverbs federal insurance of mem­ reform and the other per­ Chapter 3, Titus Chapter 3, Taking Mrs. Frances Al­ Mrs. Clif Gee at Hamilton questions. A chairman of bers* share accounts (up to mitting a graduated income for at least five weeks. each group presented an­ First Timothy Chapter 2, $20,000 each), Eldon Baese, tax—would be circulated. ton out to a birthday dinner swers and comments. closing with the observances president of the board of Sunday, March 26 were Mr. Martin Paul, the son of Afternoon worship service of the Crucifixion and directors announced today. and Mrs. Robert Alton of Mr. and Mrs, Paul Schafer, began at 1 p.m. with a Hymn Resurrection. Co-hostess Similar to Insurance Pontiac, Mrs. Alton'sbirth- was baptized Sunday, March sing. Scripture reading sec­ Mrs. Joyce Shinaberry as­ available to banks and sav­ Clinton day was Friday, March 24. 26 at St. Joseph's Catholic ond Corinthians Chapter 4 sisted in serving refresh­ ings and loans organizations, She received many beauti­ Church, Pewamo. Martin ful gifts and cards, Verse 7. Conference Super­ ments. Tables were dec­ the credit union share insur­ Paul was born February 18 A Division <>[ E vint FVfiflm li Pn intendent Rev. Wiltse spoke orated with Easter arrange­ ance program is adminis­ has 113 Susan Kay Cook was born and he joined two sisters, on the topic "She Has Done ments. tered by the National Credit March 15 at the Ionia Coun­ Lisa and Debbie at home. What Lay In Her Power.* Union Administration, anin- at CMU ty Memorial Hospital. Pa­ Sponsors were Mr. JoeLin- Scripture Mark Chapter 14 dependent agency of the fed­ rents are Mr. and Mrs. neman of Westphalia and Forget apartment or tract in­ Verses 1 thru 9. Holy Com­ L. Lumbert eral government. MT. PLEASANT-A total Robert Cook, Marsette Mrs. Epkey of Fowler. convenience I Live where you Road, Portland. Susan want... at the price you can munion was served followed It is authorized by legis­ of 113 students from Clinton Those present at the THE MORNING STAR afford—the Capp Homes way I by Benediction. on dean's lation approved by President County are attending Central weighed nine pounds and Christening dinner were P<1'x4fl'wlth6'x'M,"L" Start by acting as your own contractor and save 20% . . Nixon in October 1970, and Michigan University this seven ounces. She has two Mrs. Leonard Simon, Mrs, 100'? of other plans, Rose Baker and friend, nr use your own, nr the up to 40% by doing as much effective for the firsttimein semester according to fig­ brothers, Bruce andStephen Esther Schafer, the Joe licit ot nnlh. Sandy Palmer of rurallthaca list ot Nl and one sister, Sandra. Mrs. of the easy finishing as you have just returned from an January 1971. ures supplied from the CMU Linneman family and the want. Lowcost purchase plans Cook Is the former, Helen Epkey family. save you even morel eleven day tour in Florida MIDLAND — Luane M. The Federal Mogul Registrar's Office. and Kentucky. Lumbert, son of Mr. and Employees' Credit Union Students from this county Claud Fritz of Clare spent here was chartered in 1955. are among 13,885 currently SEND FOR FREE IDEA BOOK OF HOMES Mrs. Clifford Lumbert, 808 Valley Farms- 72 pages, full of new huildmg plans nt|d ideas the past week with his aunt, W. Park St., St. Johns, has With a membership of 1080 enrolled at CMU, That total Mrs. Frances Patterson. been named to the Dean's among past and present em­ Includes 13,061 from Mich­ Sunday they were dinner List for winter term at ployees of Federal Mogul igan, 201 from 30 other guests of Mrs. Grace Ran­ Northwood Institute. Luane Corporation and their fam­ states, and 83 from foreign Comict r«ur Cipp mm dolph. is a freshman in Journalism. ilies, and with assets of countries on the campus for S TO: CAPP-HOMES Dept. 56380 Mrs. Zella Fisher of rural $1,194,409.79 it Will pay a the winter semester. Joseph • Northwood Institute is an MRS. KEN RICHARDS • 3355 Hiawatha Avenue Ithaca spent the weekend with premium of $900 for its CMU students come in 5 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 independent, co-educational insurance this year—l/l2 of Jazwinski Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher residential college with greatest numbers from and family. one per cent of its share seven counties forming a Fred French is convalesc­ end at the Ken Richards cot­ 2080 Dunwoodie Please send me details on Capp-Homes. campuses located at Mid- Name_ . _____ Mr. and Mrs, Gill Baker accounts, the same fee paid diagonal between Isabella ing at home after having tage at Mecosta. Ortonville land; West Baden, Ind.j and . . ,, ,.,__,.,,-. major surgery last month. DeWitt O.E.S. regular Address , „_. .., „ County,,, where the Univer- Mich. 48462 Town or RFD____ _ . . - ., -,...-— cnarter He seems* to^ibe doing, yery meeting-April 12, at 8 p.m. ner guests^of Mr._and Mrs. school's curriculum., A arq- ea or leaerai.„__._.,. tjyia~j *_w„ sity is located, to the met- State. Zip_ * • -_-____ 7 well. " K Phone William *B\irnham of Pom- concentrated on specialized,'* * the Insurance is mandatory ^ropolitan trt-county area of Mrs. Ken Richards and com­ County L_ _ - ., Phone for the latter, optional for the Oakland, Macomb and Wayne The community extends mittee in charge of refresh­ • I own i lot 131 don'l own » M but could id one. peii. two year managementdevel- sympathy to the family of 313-627-3214 ' opment programs with liber­ former. counties. ments. Officers of Federal Mogul Wayne is the home of 1,424 Mrs. Herbert Fizzell who al and fine arts supplements. passed away March 21, at PCA LOANS Four-year baccalaureate Employees Credit Union CMU students, followed by are: Oakland with 1,363. Isabella the hospital. REDUCE programs are also offered. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin INTEREST Northwood emphasizes atti­ Board of Directors-Elson with 1,005 and Genesee with Baese, Fred Fernholz, Doris 708. Others in the top 10 Cumberworth and children of COSTS tudes, individual produc­ Perrinton called on Mr. and tivity and the basic prin­ Vance, James Lotridge, include Saginaw with 698, '.HSJflM-MI Ask about PCA's Wayne F1 e g e 1, Stewart Macomb with 604, Midland Mrs. Hoyt Salisbury last unique money-saving ciples of the American com­ Sunday. Mrs, Cumberworth interest formula . . . and one* petitive economy. Salters and Roy Ebert. with 574, Kent with 435, Bay application loan plan . . . Good Credit Committee-Orville with 431, Ingham with 328 is a niece of Mr, Salisbury. reasons why PCA is FIRST IN Further information about DeWitt Chapter is serving FARM CREDIT. college programs may be Sillman, A. C. Linman, and Gratiot with 293. William Asher. Supervisory CMU's out-of-state stu­ a ham dinner Saturday, April obtained by writing Director 8, at the DeWitt Temple. of Admissions, Northwood Committee-Andrew Min- dents come In greatest num­ arlk, Farol Bontrager and bers from Ohio (36), New Hours: 5 p.m." to 7 p.m. ^Z^PRODUCTIOPRODUCTIONN CREDICREDIT | Institute, Midland, 48640. Tickets, adults $2.50 and ASSOCIATION Diane McCormick. York (33), Texas (26) and © Office Staff-Doris Vance, Illinois (18). children $1.25; children Traffic judges could pre­ Manager; Roy Ebert, Assist­ Only Michigan's Kewee­ under five free. Last Thursday night 100 1104 S. US-27 St. Johns vent many highway accidents ant Manager; Donna naw County at the extreme Phone 224-3662 by being more liberal with Cochrun, Bookkeeper; northern tip of the Upper members and guests at­ wreckless driver's time. tended Friend's Night ofDe- Custom-mix fertilizer is Jeanette Hatta, Clerk. Peninsula is unrepresented by at least one student at Witt Chapter. CMU. Worthy Matron, Mary Weston welcomed all present and read a poem especially tailor-made lor your exact Hubbardston for Friend's Night. The fol­ lowing visitors were es­ Mrs. Louis Herald re­ corted to the East and intro­ turned home Thursday after duced Mrs. Leila Wilson, field and yield needs. spending several days in the Chairman of Fraternal Sun­ Carson City Hospital. shine, and Lucille Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Neu- chairman of Grand Chapter drills of the Gr. Chapter of Farm Bureau Custom-mix fertilizer is blended to meet your crop man spent last weekend at needs according to your particular soil requirements. Traverse City. Mich. O.E.S.; Dorothy Classmates and friends Kadolph, Gr. Representative Joined Miss Renee Cusack for Nevada in Mich; three Clinton County association Since soil fertility is affected by the crop previously harvested, Saturday afternoon at her erosion and leaching, nutrient levels may vary not only by area, home to help her celebrate officers and one from Shia­ her eighth birthday. After wassee County; Joe Hinter, but from one year to the next. playing games her mother Master of DeWitt Lodge No. 272; Joan Streeter, Gr. served all birthday cake and That's why it pays to rely on Farm Bureau Custom-mix fertilizer. ice cream. Marshall of the Gr. Bethel of Mich.; Mrs. William Mc­ Glnl and Kevin Cusack are It's custom blended to give you optimum levels of nitrogen, Cain, Guardian of DeWitt phosphorus'and potash for your soil. enjoying their Easter vaca­ Bethel No. 46; eight worthy tion visiting relatives in matrons, and five worthy Oklahoma, patrons. Have your soil tested often, and as nutrient levels change, have the St. John the Baptist Cath­ INTERNATIONAL® 400 CYCLO® PLANTER olic Church has been under­ Archie Moore was the appropriate changes made in your Custom-mix fertilizer. going redecorating the past master of ceremonies for the few weeks. Green carpeting evening program. Miss Kay • No other planter plants so accurately... no other planter Is so simple Weston, Gena McCain and and convenient... because NO OTHER PLANTER PLANTS WITH was Installed the first of the week to complete an all Robin Steavens gave a panto- Rely on Farm Bureau Where Your Farm Comes First AIR POWER. new look for Easter. mine musical number. Rev. Custom-mix fertilizer. • Simple air-powered seed metering system (only 3 moving parts) Mr. and Mrs. Victor Murl Eastman of DeWitt put lets you precision plant at speeds up to 7 mph. Dalley and Mr. and Mrs. on a magician show. Mrs. Tom Ward arrived home Allan Couling and Rev. East­ FaRITIrl • Plant sized or unsized seed—corn, soybeans, sorghum, acid-delinted See your Farm Thursday after spending man assisted by Mrs, Robert cotton, pelleted beets, popcorn, and a wide variety of edible beans Krol at the piano sang, —through the same metering system, several months in Florida. Miss Janice O Grady and "Heaven Came Down and Bureau Dealer • One master hopper holds over 11 bushels ot seed—enough to plant Miss Phyllis Hogan accom­ Glory Filled My Soul," Past Bureau half-a-day, non-stop. [ panied Cheryl GrlnneH, and present Ruths were hon­ m No seed plates. To change crops, simply change the seed drum. Kathy Pfelffer and Jeannette ored and given a yellow rose­ A three-minute Job. Holland to Daytona Beach, bud. The Worthy Matron read a poem written by Warren Tingloy Rubbers & Boots • 4 and 6-row wide models, 6 and 8-row narrow models. Fla. to spend a two week • Tinglek y Rubberea ser &s . vacation. Dobson, especially for this occasion. Following re­ Winter Clearance On •!™ "°rK ! , Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tefft p Tank Water Heaters, eta and Russell Daily arrived marks and announcements, GOWER' s home Thursday evening after the Mizpah Benediction was spending a month in Florida. repeated in unison and all HARDWARE AND GRAIN ELEVATOR retired to the dining room FARM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Clyde Sanborn is a pa­ where refreshments were tient at the Carson City Hos­ BOTTUEb GAS — PLUMBING & HEATING served by Mrs. Robert St. Johns Co-op pital. Gerughty and committee. Mr. and Mrs. Richard HDWE. 224-29S3 EUREKA' TELEPHONE! MICHIGAN Cusack and Larry spent the N. Clinton Ph. 224-2381 Feed Mill 224-2401 ELEV. 224-2695- past week vacationing in Mr. and Mrs. Bennle Allen Florida. and son Rick spent last week­ 10B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan Apiil 5, 1972 FFA members win honors

GWYN NETHAWAY DAVE WYRICK RON TOMASEK FRANK QUINE DOUG MILLER TOM HUGHSON BARRY MILLER DAVID KURKA OVID-ELSIE — Another five years ago when the by­ active farming program active in the FFA, being Juddville Road, Elsie. He has been class treasur­ named chapter reporter for and chairman of the com­ He attended the leadership bastion of male domination laws were changed and girls which currently consists of He is in partnership with er for three of his four years mittee. After graduation, he training camp at Camp Kett has been dashed. accepted into the FFA. She 65 registered Suffolk sheep two years and regional FFA his brother and father on a at O-E. He is aletterwinner plans on buying a farm and secretary this year. She has last year and was a member This time by a pretty said her duties will Include and 20 acres of corn. This 40-acre farm where they in football and was team go into partnership with his of the parliamentary pro­ Ovid-Elsie 17-year-old. attending a leadership camp year, she had one of the chaired many committees raise both livestock and captain in 1971. He also won father. and participatedinFFAcon- cedure demonstration team Lynn whiting, a senior in Tennessee during June. most outstanding supervised crops. Through the year,"he letters as a baseball player t that went to the state con­ agriculture experience pro­ tests, including the parlia­ at the high school, has been Then she had to appear will raise about 20 to 25 and is a member of the var­ DAVE WYRICK, 17, is a test. In 1970, he "spent a elected secretary of the pre­ before a reviewing com­ grams. mentary procedure team. feeder pigs up to market sity club. She represented Michigan senior at O-E and the son of week at the American Insti­ viously all-male governing mittee that cut the original She is considered to bean weight. They will farm about After graduation, he said Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth tute of Cooperatives. board of Michigan's Future group of 17 nominees to 10, outstanding FFA member in the national meat judging 30 acres of their, land and he hoped to go to Michigan contest last year. Wyrick, R-5, St. Johns. He has .played football for Farmers of America during two for each of the state and has been chapter sec­ the crops will mainly be State University for the two- He is vice-president and O-E the past four years and a convention at Michigan offices. Next came two more retary for the past two She has been active in soybeans and corn, he said. year short course in farm has been a class homeroom school and other organiza­ chairman of the cooperative State University. interviews and a candidate years. She was instrumental He isapastvice-president equipment service and sales. committee of the chapter. representative. The precedent-breaking speech before the assembled in chairing many of the FFA tions, including the national of the FFA chapter and i*s now honor Society for two years In 1970, he attended the na­ After graduation', he plans election places Michigan in delegation, before the actual committees plus contests serving as {he club's pres­ DAVID KURKA is the son tional convention as a to attend MSU andstudytobe an elite' class of six states voting took place. and has won awards in and a leader in the township ident. He has been chairman of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kurka, and county 4-H clubs. She member of the dairy cattle a vocational agriculture that have voted young women She will be responsible for leadership and gold awards of both the scholarship and 39B2 N. Meridian Road, Ovid. judging team and last year teacher. His farming pro­ into state FFA offices. Miss filing reports with the state in judging contests. Miss has been a youth delegate leadership committees and He farms a 500-acre cash for the Michigan Farm went to the convention with gram consists of growing Whiting's term will begin office and answering all Whiting attended the national was a member of the com­ crop, dairy farm with his the meat judging team. corn and feeding steers. June 25 and will last one correspondence. There will convention two years ago to Bureau and is currently Shi­ munity service committee. father. He'farms 150 acres year. be a state-wide meeting four represent the state in meat awassee County 4-H Horse of corn and soybeans by queen. In his sophomore year, "This is really great," times during her term plus judging. Her other FFA ac­ Quine was a member of the himself and helps his father she beamed. "It is a others called when needed, tivities include attending She has been accepted to dairy cattle judging team farm and helps with the cows. privilege and I like being she said. district, regional and state attend Michigan State Uni­ which won first place in the He was on the parliamen­ CARSON CITY accepted by the boys.* She is the daughter of conventions. versity, where she hopes to state and a bronze rating in tary procedure team in 1970- She won the election by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Whiting, She is active in the enroll in the college of the national competition. He 71 which took second place first being nominated in her 1624 N. Baldwin Road, school's GGA program and veterinary medicine. was a member of the par­ in the state. He was on the FARM SERVICE own chapter atO-E".Nowshe Owosso. played on the powderpuff liamentary procedure team agriculture mechanics team hopes that after a year as a She was one of nine Ovid- football team. She has been DOUG C. MILLER, son and won second place In the and won a silver award and state officer, she can win the Elsie students to win the a choir member in the Bur­ of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald district contest. gold award in successive nomination to the all-male American Farmer degree ton Community Church. Miller, 7715 Wildcat Road, In his Junior year, he was years. In 1971, he went to SPECIAL! national governing board. for the state FFA. She said she is interested is a senior at O-E, a member of the parliamen­ the national convention as a She said it wasn't until Miss Whiting has had an in agri-business and plans He has been active In the tary procedure team and fin­ Michigan delegate. on continuing to work in the FFA during his four years at ished second in the state. He Last year, he was sentinel TWINE SALE agricultural field. the high school, and is was also a member of the of the chapter and a member Other O-E students win­ presently the group's trea­ dairy products team, win­ of the supervised farming TIP TOP BALER 40 lb. BALE 9,000 FT. Grow soybeans ning American Farmer De­ surer. His supervised farm­ ning a silver rating at the committee. This year he is grees were: ing project for the past four state level. holding the office of sentinel ERB ALE next yean•• • years includes working on 7.95 P , TOM HUGHSON, 1404 his father and uncle's farm Shepardsville Road, son of and raising steers. He has EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT Mr. Lester Hughson, is a been in several of the spring senior at O-E High School. contests, which are dairy 10% PER BALE 7-" OVER 20 BALES 15% He has been an active cattle Judging, dairy pro­ farmer since his freshman ducts and poultry judging. NEW & USED EQUIPMENT year, farming more than He has participated in the 400 acres with his father, winter contest as a member of the farm forum team.1 planting corn, wheat and r, J. D. 400 - like new soybeans. Miller said he plans on USED SPREADERS taking a two-year agricul­ M. F. 202 w/loader In his sophomore year, he J. D. Model A J. D. 33 bought a plow and tractor ture production program at MSU, before continuing in Ford 3000 M. F. 205 and has purchased other OLIVER P. T.O. . pieces of machinery in­ some type of farming. Ford 9N J. D. 50 CASE P. T. O. cluding a John Deere 90 BARRY MILLER, 17,R-6, combine to harvest his A. C. D-15 series 2 St. Johns, is the son of Mr. J. D. 3020 Diesel crops. and Mrs. Roy Miller and is a He is also working for a senior at the high schoc Ford 8IM w/step up dairy farmer and takes care Active in farming since h IHC M Tractor of the milking and herd freshman year,hehasboug J. D. 46 Loader chores. He is active in his machinery and has done cu; J. D. 16A Chopper FFA chapter, named to many torn work. He has rent IHC 12'Disc committees, and won first land and raised his own J. D. 14' Disc place in the district tractor crops. driving contest. He said he J. D. 12'Field Cultivator plans to continue his career After graduation, he plans M. F. 82 S. P. Combine - spike cyl. in farming. to keep working for a dairy J. D. 95 S. P. Combine w/234 corn head farmer and hopes to buy his Keck-Gonnerman Bean Combine own dairy farm in the future. GWYN NETHAWAY, daugh­ Gehl Forage Box - 3 beater ter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry RON TOMASEK, 17, R-6, I.H.C. 80 Bean Special Combine after AAfrex on com this year? Nethaway, 3585 Nethaway St. Johns, is a senior and the M. F. 410 w/4 row Corn Head Of course you can, if you want to. And it's no big deal. Road, Elsie, is currently a son of Mr, and Mrs. Ed Come tn and let's talk it over. senior at the high school. Tomasek. The 18-year-old has had This year he is second Carson City Farm Service extensive farming programs vice-president of the O-E including swine, corn, soy­ St. Johns Co-op FFA chapter. In 1971, he JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE beans, straw, hay and attended the state convention horses. as ..a member of the par­ CARSON CITY PHONE SB4-3550 See The Co-op For All Your Farm Needs She also is actively liamentary procedure team. helping her father farm After graduation he plans to more than 200 acres. LYNN WHITING N.Clinton 224-2381 Feed Mill 224-2401 keep working for a local Miss Nethaway has been •dairy farmer and intends to WINS STATE ELECTION buy his own farm in the near FARM MACHINERY SALE future. FRANK QUINE,' 17, is a IS THERE A Located: 1 mile north, Vk miles east of Ithaca, Mich, on St. Charles Rd. senior and son of Mr. and April 8, 1972 Mrs. John F. Qulne, 6534 BETTER WAY? starting at 12:00 noon. 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\ April 5, 1972 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, St. Johns, Michigan 11B >«*• TSfet At MSU banquet G A CTIOM Six Clinton farmers honored Land is a natural re­ and a number of social and source that has been a EAST LANSING - Six environmental problems. cherished possession of Currently, the land usepro- Clinton County farmers re­ most men for a long time. ceived special recognition at grams within our state For centuries, a man's foster the continuation of the annual Farm Manage­ wealth was measured by the ment Banquet March 23 at such conflicts. amount of land he owned. We need to develop and Michigan State University. Land has always been used Named one of 20 farm implement broad use guide­ quite freely with only limited lines, coordinated state­ managers for 1972 was restrictions. * t Frank Rivest, who was cited wide, that include such We must take a positive areas as agricultural land, for efficient organization and look at how our land is being operation of his farm over urban development, recre­ used now and how It will and ational land, unique areas, the past three years. should be used in the future. In the last five years, the forest lands and utility and Land Is a necessary re­ transportation corridors. acreage farmed by Rivest source to those who make has gone up about 30 per cent Local units of govern­ their living from the soil. ment, assisted by the state, but the value of crop pro­ It is also a vital resource duction per acre has in­ must face up to the respon­ to the economy of our state sibility of land use, map creased 60 per cent. Accord­ and to the well-being of ing to F. Earl Haas, Clinton out. a strict plan for the every citizen. future and then enforce It. County Extension Director, At the present time, the about two-thirds of the 540 production of food and fiber tillable acres is not in corn on our farm land con­ and corn silage. The number tributes nearly one billion MEN WANTED of cows has gone up from 20 dollars annually to the to 110 with production per economy of Michigan. Al­ CATTLE cow increasing from 11,500 though only one out of ten Clinton County Extension Director pounds to 14,300 pounds. AND Michigan citizens operates LIVESTOCK Earl Haas talks with Mr. and Mrs. Investments by Rivest in a farm, 27 per cent derive buildings and other improve­ some part of their income BUYERS Frank Rivest of rural Elsie. Rivest ments and in machinery have from agriculture. about doubled. However, We warjt men in this area. was named one of 20 Farm Managers Urban sprawl is moving Train to buy cattle, sheep costs have been kept under steadily across much of our and hogs for 1972 by the'Department of Agri­ control. The Rivest farm is most productive farmland. We will train qualified men cultural Economics at Michigan located on Watson Road, Each year over 50,000acres with some livestock experi­ Elsie. Clinton County farmers receiving honors at MSU's ence. For local interview, State University. of farmland is converted to write today with your back­ Four Clinton farms were Farm Management Banquet were congratulated by Harold urban use. This sprawl cre­ ground. Include your full cited for the highest value ates a number of conflicts address and phone number, of farm production per $100 Wellman, left, President of Central National Bank. From with agriculture, such as cost over a three-year aver­ left are Richard Woodhams, Lavern Lerg, Ron Miller, permanent removal of prime CATTLE BUYERS, INC. age, 1968-70. Dairy farmer farmland from production, 4420 Madlion MCCULLOCH Lavern Lerg of DeWitt Twp. Raymond Thornton and Earl Haas, county extension unrealistic and confiscating Kama! City, Mo. 64111 with 80 cows averaged $148 director. tax assessment of farmland, while Ronald and Jack MAC 10-10 Miller's 120 dairy herd at Wildcat Road, Ovid, set a Bath High School News with Automatic mark of $146. By Jeannine Seeger Another dairy farmer, Bath High School seniors Bath's unique summer IMPORTANT MEETING Bar & Chain Oiling Raymond Thornton, Shep- are busy preparing for their biology class, which has been ardsvllle Road, Elsie, aver­ Senior trip to the Smoky going for three years is aged $141 at his farm with Mountains in May. They have gaining national recognition. 80 head. An average of $134 been raising funds by spon­ A display of their summer MEMBERSHIP of LOCAL 1424 U.A U.A.W. was set by Richard Wood- soring a senior slave sale, work will be set up at the Rugged 3.3 hams, Kinley Road, St. bake sales, and by selling at cubic Inch National Outdoor Education Johns, whose farm consists basketball games, and tourn­ Association's annual meet­ engine of beef and mint. aments. About 35 members ing in Houston, Texas by Dr. SATURDAY, APRIL 8f 1972 9:30 am. Woodhams was also among of the class are planning to Julian Smith from Michigan those honored for the highest go. State University. income per $100 of feed fed March 15, the high school at cattle farms. Over a held its Science and Art three-year average, 1968- This summer's program is MUIR TWIN RIVERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fair. There were exhibits planned to include a study 70, his income was $153 on display by the biology and for 216 head marketed. of the White River In con­ Delivers 25% mare art classes, and by high nection with the White River power than some saws Speaker for the evening school students attending Watershed Council. Bath was Dr. John A. Hannah, costing un to S25 more! classes at Lansing Commu­ students will also be work­ GUEST SPEAKERS: MR. RICHARD RUPPERT, INT. REP. whose presentation was nity College. A program was ing with five other high "Reflections — yesterday, also presented by the band 1 schools located on the White —Now Only Todays Tomorrow. *"" and-chorus. • ^4 Proven dependability! Over River. - ' T-*T !**• — 3/4 million Mac 10 Series MR. JAKE WEBBER, REG. REP. 95 saws built and sold! *3 ' 1 Rugged enough for all-day work on farm, ranch or Grain, wheat enrollment VOTING ISSUES: 174 home. STRIKE AUTHORIZATION complete with 16" The best combination of bar and chain power, weight and price on the market! 'Less cutting attachments passes record of 1971 HOLIDAY CAHNGE OF MAY 30 TO JULY 3 In Michigan, over 62,000 gram set-aside require - OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES EAST LANSING-Enroll­ farms are signed up in the ments, Smith said. SEE IT DEMONSTRATED AT ment in the 1972 Feed Grain Wheat Program and almost Farms enrolled in the and Wheat Program sur - 65,000 in the Feed Grain wheat program arelessthan passed the record enroll­ Program. Although the last year, however, they LAID OFF AND WORKING EMPLOYEES PLEASE ATTEND. ment inlastyear'sprogram. .lumber of farms enrolled is have almost 100 thousand This announcement was Phillips Implement Co. slightly less than last year's more allotment acres. The Thank you. made by Nick Smith, Chair­ record, the wheat allotment allotment on enrolled farms 313 M. Lansing Ph. 224-3777 man of the Michigan State on enrolled farms is only 3 represents 93 percentofthe Agricultural Stab ilizatlon per cent less than 1971 and total national domestic and Conservation Commit­ the total feed grain base is allotment. tee. slightly larger than 1971. In closing, Smith stated The deadline in the num­ that farmers must certify ber of farms enrolled could compliance with program *o*^ be contributed to the fact requirements no later than that some farms lost their June 30, 1972. Preliminary eligibility and can no longer payments will be made as lH* *•. _,te*o..p* qualify for program bene­ soon as possible after July NEW INTERNATIONAL fits, Smith explained. Also, the total number of farms is declining because of the Caruss says combination of smaller farms Into larger farming 950-1150 units. he'll retire fcornf.1 Nationally, a new record ''c-" ' ,iho*w JV VJe P.V'T< bot .?\ LANSING - William I. :^?S^-«^a signup was set in the 1972 Caruss, 1010 Mel Ave., Lan­ Feed Grain Program. The sing, an electrical systems number of farms enrolled specialist, will retire April £&•• exceeds 1.7 million which 8 after 36 years with the rust is over 5 thousand more than Department of State High­ enrolled in 1971. The record ways, feed grain base on signed \ ' Caruss supervises main­ farms totals over 107( mil­ \ lion acres and is 14 per cent tenance and repair of auto­ larger than the previous matic electrical and elec­ V record of 94 million acres tronic traffic recording \- set in 1969. devices used by the Depart­ ment to count traffic on state With this base acreage on highways and freeways. participating farms, feed Born in Ovid,<-he joined the •>** grain crop production poten­ Department In 1936 as a tial in 1972 should remain traffic recorder inspector. Within bounds and a reduc­ He has always been assigned • NEW. 600 square inch screert area increases grinding tion in carryover may be to Lansing and spent his capacity up to 18,000 pounds of corn an hour, increases achieved. entire career working with The set - aside acreage traffic control devices. delivery to the mixing tank offered exceeds 37 million Previously, he was self- acres, the largest acreage employed in the Lansing area • NEW double auger flighting provides thorough, vibra­ offered except for therecord in radio repair work. 39.5 million set in 1970. All LAWN CARE PRODUCTS voluntary additional set - He also operated a local tion-free mixing with all feeds aside acreage offered by amateur radio station and i producer will be accepted. completed electronics • NEW adjustable1 hay retarders (standard) assure thor­ Farmers are now being courses through the Inter­ notified of their total pro­ national Correspondence ough grinding, better mixing with grains and concen­ Schools in Scranton, Pa. &A#<%ofa. GRASS SHEAR trates, positive flow of materials through the mixer Along edges, under fences, No job Js too'large or too small around trees, against walls... the $|Q99 for CAINS COMPLETE versatile Disston Cordless Elec­ tric Grass Shear delivers "push­ button trimming", anywhere. BODY SHOP GOWER'S I i . 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Fowler, Mich. CAINS InC. Pon.iac • HOWE, ZZ4-29S3 EUREKA TELEPHONE, . 69s MICHIGAN HAFNER ELECTRIC 543-2188 2lOHlgnam St. Johns 224-3231 ELEV> 2Z4 Z •;• 12B CLINTON'.CdUNTY NEWS, St. Johns/ Michigan April 5, 1972 Collect 227 pints St. Johns blood drive is a success ST. JOHNS — Despite an , A special appeal for' 14 .. Another successful partof" Dorothy Martin, William Rosekrans;. Gladys 'Ruest- ' unseasonal • snowfall which pints of jA positive was.-mada the. drive was the number of Ci Mayers, Jean E. Mayers, man, Roger .Rasmussen, , kept some potential donors by the Red Cross for ,im-' 1.8-year-olds who donated, Don Mazzollnl, Dan McKen- Shirley Russell, Michael at home, 227 pints of blood mediate use. The appeal was blood. zie, Sue Merignac, Lawrence Roberts, and Paul .Repath. ArlfifrV were collected at the Red met in the 'first hour the The bloodmoblle was sta­ Merignac, ' John Minsky, tioned at the St. John's Epis­ Betty Muriger, Carolyn Mary Salters, Roland Cross Bloodmoblle last bloodmoblle wasopen. .*. Schmid, Paul * Schueller, Wednesday, The local bloodmoblle copal Church, with the ladies Moan, Richard Mead, Sandra ' of St. Johns Lutheran Church Marshall, Norman Moinet, Vernon , Shariek, Kenneth This Is, one of the highest committee feels that a good Shevrovick, Raymond Signs, totals in the last 10 years, part of the success of the manning the canteen. A spec­ Keith Munger, Lewis Mold- ial thanks is given to those enhauer, Tom Moldenhauer, Frank Sipkovsky, •• Wendell and not far behind the prev­ drive can be attributed to Smith, Mike Schafer, Wil­ ious best of 243 . units the contests between service people, registered nurses, Dick Moldenhauer, Ann Mac- candy stripers, high school kail, Lyle Mayers, Keith liam Shinn, Kenneth Speer- achieved in July 1967. Of 254 organizations and schools. brecker, Joseph Sbbula, persons registered to give The committee thanks these students and the many other Mayers, Kendall Mohrike, volunteers who made a suc­ Bernard Neller, Keith Nich-; Robert Spencer, Shirley- blood, 27 were rejected for groups for their interest and Spencer Bobby Splcer, Wil- medical reasons. participation. cessful blood drive possible. olas', Max Noonan, Thomas The 254 registered donors Oliver, Velmer Oakley, lard Studer, Jim Sweeney, were: Chris Ott, Grace Ormston Bill Swears, Larry. Slade, Bruce Amos, Rod Andrus, and Veronica Onstott, S, J. Serrell, Ardath Sntt- Allen Anthes, Jean Anthes, gen, Kenneth Splcer, Glenn William Asher, John Ayls- Robert Paksl, John Par­ Schultz and Sue Smith. adise, Rosie Paradise, Clara worth, Katherine Aylsworth, Raymon Terpening, Dar- Peggy Andretz, Melissa Ag- "Peterson, Norman Peterson, Diane Peterson, Francis lene Terpening, Roy Thorn­ erstraricl, Dorothy Ashen- ton, Rita Thornton, Phyllis felter^' Dick Amstutz and P line, Jack Plowman, Sheryl Plowman, Doris Prowant, Tucker, Gordon Vandemark, John.irehart. Lynda Walling, Mel Warren, -Mildred Bakita, Larry Nancy Puetz, Neil Puetz, Kris Perry, Rick Perry, Kathleen Wheeler; Chas. Barbour,'David Barker, Re­ Wood, Robert Wood, Dorothy becca Barrett, Debbie Bar­ Jacqueline Pline, Robert Prospective blood donors register' at the St. Johns Pratt, Thomas Rewerts, Wood, Wayne Woodbury, rett, Helen Bast, Wayne Brenda Worrall, Dean Wor- bloodmobile Wednesday at St. Johris Episcopal Church, Beaufore, Agnes Beaufore, Mary Lou Rademacher, Norman Rademacher, Rose­ rall, Diantha Witteveen, 400 E. Walker. Volunteer workers, front right, Mrs. Lynn Beaufore, Gerri Ann Maurice Witteveen, Richard Beaufore, Lloyd (Chas) Ben- mary Rewerts, Norman Re­ Edna Seim, Mrs. Helen Corkin and Mrs. BuelahBallantine werts, Theresa Riley, Dale D. Wells, Wade Wakefield, singer, Jan Bensinger, Doug Howard Witt, portha Wain- Bishop, Edith Bishop, Mi­ Robinson, Barb Robinson, question left front, Jean Mayers, Agnes Beaufore and Esther Jane Rutter, .Keith wright, Virgil Zeeb and chael Bishop, Tom Bishop, Larry Zuker. Bobby Spicer. Margaret, Bontrager, Bruce Boughner Jr., William Bras- ington, Joyce Brasington, Elaine Brookmyre, Gary L. . Brown, R. G. Ballard, Bill Brown, Karen Buggs, Chas. Barnes, Janet Becker, Gary COMING SOON Biddinger, Eddie Boettger and Arden Birdsley. Douglas Carpenter, Alice Carpenter, Carol Carroll, Nellson Case Jr., Carol TO BEE'S Chalmers, Bill Chalmers, John Chimko, Leo Clark, Red Cross worker Linda Swarm 'Mary Crosby, Roger Crow- ell and James Crosby. takes the blood pressure of Elaine Alan Davis, Barry Dean, Brockmyre. The donor's physical Ricki Dean, Grace DeWitt, Joyce Dietz, Jack Downing, history is also recorded along with Donna Downing, Joan Doty, temperature. Carol Duguay, Roland Du-

Following a glass of juice, it's blood giving tirne0 Here worker Dorothy Peebles readies'bloodmobile visitor Susan Merignac. guay, Glenn,pecker, Wendell Devereaux, Carol Eckley, Gerald Every, Gary Emery, Ray EbertandEstherElsler. GBurcljam Wills Dorothy Flak, Mary Fero, Lannie Fisher, John Fabus, Cathy Fabus, Robert Fabus, RETIREMENT CENTER Charles Faivor, Carol Fleg- ler, Edna Flegler, James Fox, Robert. Fox, Harvey French, Lyle French, Shir­ ley Frost, John Fedewa,Ken Fedewa, Betty Geller,, Harry . George j Sybil Glowacki, Ruth r-rvri-r-rTT- Gregory", Gus Grieve, Dr. - TrrrrrEKcrf James Grost, Pauline Gra­ ham and Ardith Graham.

'-. Wanda; Hambletorii, Frank Hart, R. Don Harper, Mar­ garet Hart^M'. Janet Has- v.selback? Maureen Haupert, Pamela Hempsted, Dan Hen- ,ning,. DorOth^1 Helm, Rev* Harold Homer, Arthur How­ Now under construction in East Lansing, the full- ; service Burcharri Hills Retirement Center will'provide ard, El6n Hufnagel, Chas* gracious living for nearly. 250residents* of all Hufnagel,'- . yal Hufnagel, l/ L : ; denominations. TJibmas Hundley, ,: Chas. A wide variety of apartments willassure independ­ " Huntington, Tim Hackett, Ed ence and privacy. For added security, a 70-bed 'Harr, Tom Huttbti^iyillianv health care facility adjoins the retirement center. ! Hoffman, Be.veriy Hlnton, Doug Hutting, Wendy Howej Burcharri Hills extensive facilities and programs , Robert Harris, DougJa- are designed for the ultimate in congregate living. pinga and Donald Jorae; Residents Will -enjoy gardening, picnicking, hiking and other recreation on the rolling, wooded. 54-acre site. . Theodora Koeppen, Lynda Knight, Eric.Knight, Jane ••* . - There will be-complimentary bus servicer and for Knlghtr Delores Kentfieid, residents with personal autos, carports will be avail­ - Richard .Kohls, WaltKnaus,. 1 able. : . ,'- . Richard Kramer, :Gary' Koenlgsknech t;,; ^Robert for full, confidential information, _ Koger, Ron Kidney, Sharon- write or call: '"••;' Karnsy Norma. Keysj Mar-V llyn Knight^' Linden Lade/ . Nancy Lashaway, KenLash- aWay,' Gerald '. Latimer, Donna-LaUmerj Clara Le6, RETIREMENT CENTER Jean Loomis,- James Lot-, 5539 Park Lake Road • East Lansing, Michigan 48223 ridge"," Patrick Loucks, Lloyd Love, Ralph Lynam, William PHONE 517-35i-8377 - Louwer's and Mary •"'**""