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JULY 28, 1376 20 CENTS: 92 PAGES jWiw0. ih^Ctinim. (hut $inaL 1856 ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879 mary election seat are Deane Baker, Thomas E>; left up for grabs by Sea Phillip Hart's : •r« Clinton County.voters go to the polls Brennan, Marvin Esch and Robert j: Tuesday, Aug. 3 ,to vote in the Primary announcement that he would not seek Huber. , ;•.- Election to select candidates' to run in re-election. In ti>e U.S. 10th District the November General Election. Democrats running for their party's Congressional race, three Democrats-.: On the ballot will be candidates nomination in the Senate race are are on the ballot-Donald J. Albosta',^ seeking election to the VS. Senate, U.S. Richard H. Austin, James Leonard Patrict Casey and Samuel D. Marble*: House of Representatives, State House, Els man, James G. O'Hara and Donald Republican incumbent, Elford. A>; of Representatives, and county offices. W. Riegle Jr. Cederberg has'his party's nod all sewn:* In the U.S. Senate race, eight Repbulicans seeking their place on up-he's running opposed. -Xt candidates are seeking to take the spot the ballot in November for the Senate

Princinct 1 and 3 of DeWitt Twp. However, he has announced that he] John Fox Burton Stencil In the Primary election for 0inton Incumbent Charles A. Gutzki, v will run as a write-in candidate in tji£ County Commissioners, there are only 2 Democrat will seek reelction to the Primary. There are no vothe£ contests, one in District 4 and the other District 11 commissioner seat, opposed Republican candidates listed on tiie in District 6. by Richard Hawks, Republican. Bath ballot. Following the Primary, the: in District 4 Republican incumbent Township makes up District 11. Democratic Party may designate-X Maurice Gove, is opposed by Although there are two. commissioner replacement for Vincent on the General; Republican Robert Wood. The district districts with no opposition in either Election ballot. -X covers Bingham Township and Primary or General Election, a slight District 1 includes D up lain and Precincts 2 and 3 of the City of St. complication has arisen in one of the Greenbush' Townships. . :'•:• Johns. districts. In District 2, Republican Walter G> Unnopposed on the Democratic ballot Leroy E. Vincent, incumbent Nobis faces ho Primary or General- for District 4 is Cecil Smith, who will Democratic candidate in District 1 is Election opposition. ;X District 2 includes Essex, Lebanon" face Gove or Wood in the November unnopposed in the Primary and the : election. General Election. and Dallas Townships. ;-. In District 6, Republican incumbent Duane Chamberlain is opposed in the Primary by Republican Vern E. Fosnight. There is no Democratic candidate in the District 6 election. There are candidates for 6 other commissioner races, who do not face Stanley Powell Tom Reed opposition in the Primary, but will in Donald Barr the Nov. 2 General Election. Incumbent Harold Martin. Republican , District 3 will face concerned with the qualifications agriculture today are brought forth by Democrat Elaine Miller in November. Among the positions on the Tuesday and record of public service of the special interest groups and seriously District 3 includes Bengal, Riley and ST." JOHNS-Area sfioppers will have 2 days of big bargain hunting in St. ballot will be the office of 88th District various candidates. Of course, it is jeopardize the ability of • the Westphalia Townships. Johns Thursday and Friday. House of .Representatives, a Primary obvious that I am the only candidate agricultural industry to ' survive. In Districts, Democratic incumbent The Annual .Sidewalk Sales will offer thousands of items displayed on the race between 2 Democrats and 3 who has a definite record as a member Effective dealing with these issues Republicans. requires vigorous aggressive Elaine M. Brockmyre will be opposed sidewalks with marked down prices for mid-summer shopping enjoyment of the Legislaturejmd I believe there is in the November election by Earl R. The Sidewalk Sale is sponsored annually by the St. Johns Area Chamber of Two, of the candidates have run only one of the other candidates, and he leadership in Lansing. I am confident I Lancaster. District 5 includes St. Johns before in efforts to unseat Stanley is on the other party ticket, who has had. can give thatleadership. It's time for a Commerce. , Powell, incumbent Republican. much if any experience in government change." Reed works for Michigan , Precincts, 1, 4 and 5. Both are Democrats although 1 at the local.or county level." Farm Bureau as a crops and livestock *- • In District 7, Republican incumbent candidate ran in the last race as a , specialist. He is a gra duate of MSU with Roger Overway will be opposed in Republican. Tom Reed, 30-year-old Gratiot a degree in animal husbandry. He was November. by Judy A. Sutton, Seeking theDemocratnod are Burton County farmer, in announcing his previously employed by the Michigan Democrat. District 7 includes Olive (Bud) Stencel of Ionia and John Fox of - candidacy, indicated he feels it is time Livestock Exchange and MSU Township, city of DeWitt and Precinct 6 St. Johns.Fox ran in the last election as for a change in the 88th'District. He Agriculture Extension Service. of DeWitt Twp. a Republican. said, "Many issues affecting Democrat Max Calder, incumbent in Challenging . Powell on the tiie 9th District, will face opposition in Republican side of the ballot are tte General Election from David Earl ST. JOHNS-A 16-y^ar-old juvenile another armed robbery reportedly Donald Barr of Ionia and Tom Reed of Expect 5000 entries Whitlock. Republican. District 9 escapee from Whitmore Lake Boys committed by the same youth. . Gratiot County, includes Precincts, 2,4 and 5 of DeWitt Training School has been apprehended After he was, apprehended, it was Following are brief glimpses of each Twp. for the armed robbery of the K-P Store reported he admitted to committing the candidate from statements and Republican Virginia Zeeb, incumbent in St. Johns July 12. armed robbery at the K-P store at 2:38 materials used during the campaign. in District 10, will be running against State Police apprehended the a.m. DEMOCRATS for 1976 4-H fair challenger Democrat Bruce E. Angell Taken in the robbery was $106.51 ' John Fox, 48, has expressed his in November. District 10 is made up of juvenile in a roadblock set up following concern with the cost of government ST. JOHNS-Over 5,00p entries are expected to be on .exhibit during the Clinton and, in announcing his candidacy, County 4-H Youth Fair to be heldAugust 16-18. stated, "The steady increase in the The 1976 Fair will-be opened with a special ceremony Aug. 16 at l p.m. when number of people that are on State Senator Richard Allen will make an address. government payrolls must be The ceremony willbeheld at the new flagpol e which will be dedicated supported by our tax dollars should be a matter of concern to all." Fox is a graduate of Fowler High School and received a degree in County office elections business administration from Michigan State University in 1956. He is a director of Clinton National Bank, member of Michigan Farm bureau; treasurer of Michigan for Higher Education at are anti-climatic Lansing Community College and is a veteran of the Korean War. The Primary Election, for that will be a contest in November, Burton Stencel stresses that "I've prosecuting attorney, sheriff, clerk, incumbent Republican Harry Harden is been running on honesty and sincereity f treasurer, register of deeds and drain unnopposed in the Primary for drain ^^ and my real ability through coming up commissioner is anti-climatic-there commissioner. He will race Charles fjjgp through the ranks by serving in are no races. Volk in November, a Democrat also township and county government. I've Other than county commissioner unnopposed in the Primary, always been active in community and candidates, only 2 Democrats have In other county races, the county affairs all my life, including 4-H, filed to run for county office and are prosecuting attorney, sheriff, clerk, St. Johns Lutheran Church and and register of deeds are unnopposed'in township and county government along unnopposed in the Primary as are the incumbent Republicans. th1 e Primary and in November. with farm organizations I've been Allen L. Rosekrans is on the Facing no competition, other than involved with." Stencel has campaigned Democratic ballot for county possible write-ins, in either election are on > the slogan, 'It's not what your treasurer and will oppose incumbent Jon Newman, prosecuting attorney; country can for do for you, butwhatyoU Gerald Shepard,, Republican, in the Anthony Hufnagel, sheriff; Ernest can do for your country that really November General Election. Shepard Carter, clerk-and Bonnie Wickerham, counts." register of deeds. All are Republicans. . REPUBLICANS has no opposition In the Primary. Donald Barr, 56, is a resident of Muir, In the only other county officer race and, during the campaign, has indicated his stand on cost cutting in state government and law and order, Local youth wins ' particularly his belief that the death penalty should be reinstated. Concerning the cost of state government, Barr said, "I believe that if enough pruning (so to speak) of dead top 4-H honots wood were done in the bureacracy of 1 our state government, that taxes could ST. JOHNS-Jeanne Striz, 17, 4389 E. process, teaching' me things about be reduced without cutting services," Pratt Road, St. Johns, has been named responsibility, hard work, losing, He also, said, "I believ,e that the a state winner in the 1976-4-H awards winning, love and many more." • business climate in Michigan should be program,, Raising and showing Holsteins, ^improved so that businesses which Jeanne won her honors for work in Jeanne has shown dairy cattle many • haVe their operations entirely within the dairy program, sponsored by- the times and taken firsts in both open the state should also' have their main Insurance Company .of North America. classes and showmanship. offices within the' state, rather than She will receive an expense-paid trip Besides her dairy /project, she has having them in some distant state such to the 55th National 4-H Congress to be completed the foods, flower garden, as New York." held In Chicago, November 28 to clothing, and crocheting projects. Her ' Stanley Powell,'a resident of Ionia, December 2, She will be joined at the , parents are Mr. & Mrs. Alan Parker, has served in the Michigan House of big 4-H event by some 30 other winners The awards program is arranged by Representatives since 1964 and stresses throughout the; state. \ the National 4-H Service Committee. County News Bicentennial salute * his experience In state government. He A seven-year 4-H member, Jeanne Winners are selected by the Michigan said, "As you participate In a Primary says, "Dairy cattle have played an State University Coopera live Extension election, particularly for a legislative Service. Sections B, C and D- office, I feel that you should be important part in my growlpg-up JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEW, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 2-A Plan CMU alumni golf outing Area students MT. PLEASANT -Central and gin rummy. Golfers may approximately five miles Michigan University alumni arrange their own foursome north of Lansing). on Dean's list and friends from the Lansing or be matched with CMU There will also be late and Jackson areas are coachesr-fatulty members afternoon refreshments and Three area students have They are Kenneth D. invited toattend a golf outing and N other campus an open cash bar as well as been named to the Allen, 303 Gibbs; Jeffrey L. at .Highland Hills Golf dignitaries. Prizes will be an evening buffet dinner at 7 University of Michigan Hazle, 1300 S.. Airport Rd. Course in DeWitt Saturday, awarded to winning golfers. Djn. College of Engineering and Alexander F. August 7.* Tee-off time is 1 p.m. Golf .'For more information or Dean's Honor List for the' MacKinnon 304 E. Along with men's, fees are $3 for 9 holes and $5 reservations, call Jim Jones, past semester, Buchanan. women's and mixed flights, for 18 holes. 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Bulova & Wyler Watches Example $60.00 watch 1/2 price 30.00 for Ladies & Gents at '/3 &V2 30.00 ILENE WEBER of 1104 E. HydeRd., St. Johns (left) became the lucky winner of an RCA POLYESTER AND METAL Excellent buys for special occasions Color TV set during Kurt's Appliance Center's 11th Anniversary Sale drawing. Displaying Summeij Decorative the winning ticket she drew from the box of contestants is Denis e Roof of Capitol Savings & Good Selections Loan office staff. Other winners were: Muriel Gllson, gas grill; Mark Cuthbert, sweeper; Costum Clemens Kloeckncr, pyrex set; Garth Wilkie, cookwnre; Howard Mercer, pyrex set and OVER 400 from 7" to 22*' Richard Feldpausch, hot water dispenser. DISCONTINUED COLORS AND Good Selection STYLES FROM OUR REGULAR STOCK Ladies & Gents Good Selections all 1/2 price or less • FOR TOYS - PILLOWS etc. Large box Large box y2 Ya price 90? each 25? each Central Michigan the obstacle course. 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Foran had to in basketball shooting and victory in any event, Tim bench press 270 pounds for a Stainless Steel Silver Plate Flatware All Grandfather tennis, lifted him past all the Bolton, another CMU 1.52 percentage to edge out other participants for the student, finished fourth in Byrnes, whose 200 pound lift Flatware Colonial Clocks win. Foran had already won overall competition with 23& was good for a 1.48 Service of 8 In stock Si striking 8- day wt. the home-run hitting and points by scoring in every percentage. At the SOFT BRUSHED, POLYESTER-ACETATE placed fourth in canoeing for event in which he entered. conclusion of this event, FULL SIZING - FLAME RESISTANT ^ A-*-k 4 complete sets , a total of 47 points. He was the only contestant to Foran and Byrnes were tied SM. BIRTH TO 15 lbs. Lg 15-18 lbs. $ &y*30 0 for first place with only two A Regular $3.50 value At 14 price ' Second place in the overall do so. Doug Long, 1976 graduate events remaining. 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If I I DT'C APPLIANCE CENTER REXALREXALLL |%t \JP 1% I 40 Downtown St. Johns Ph. 224-3895 ;HWtServing4 You From Three Locations^W >0 ST. JOHNS FOWLER MAPLE RAPIDS "SEE YOU ON THE SIDEWALKS THURSDAY & FRIDAY!" JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN3-A North Bengal ocner relatives and friends. On Sunday, July 18 the Vassar, RichviWe, St, Johns Mrs. Fred W. Pasch were grandmother, Mrs. Ida grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fasch reunion was held at and Fowler. July 16 weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sehlke of Schrader. Rudolph Tiedt is Rev. and Mrs. H.E. Rossow Fred W. Pasch. Her mother, the Fowler Conservation Mrs. William Emst and Fowler, Mrs. William Ernst progressing nicely at the Mrs. J.D. Bancroft, attended Park. About 58 relatives and Marine Emst called on Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Rossow and Maxlne Ernst. Clinton Memorial Hospital were their, grandchildren, the Lutheran Women's friends gathered for a pot- Albert Moritz of St. Johns on Mr. and Mrs. Maurice where he is convalescing Missionary League State luck dinner and, 'an Sunday evening, July 18. and great-grandchildren, Tiedt and family of Monroe, from a recent heart attack. Justin and Brooke Bossow of Convention at Concordia afternoon of playing ball, Mrs. GU Sparks and baby New York are visiting his Little Joyce Bancroft of College, Ann Arbor as a With Dick Butyjs games, and visiting. Guests son of Phoenix, Ariz, is Flint. parents and brother, Mr. and S.W. Dallas spent from came from Boston, Mass., visiting her parents, Mr. and Visitors on Friday Mrs. Rudolph Tiedt and Tuesday, July 20 until delegate from St. Paul Lansing, Alma, St. Louis, Mrs. Stanley Smith and also evening, July 16 of Mr. and Phillip Tiedt and his Thursday, July 22 with her Lutheran Church at Fowler. St. Johns City Recreation Director i The summer Is progressing at a rapid pace for the recreation department with just a few weeks left for several acti vitas'. This is the last week for regular games for the women's softball league and the tennis instruction is in Its final session: there still are many more children's recreation days left as well as men's softball games. Here's a brief rundown of the activities for the week of July 19: CHILDREN'S RECREATION Because many of the children forgot to bring their bicycles, we had a bit of a problem holding the bike rodeo scheduled 125 Artists & Crafts Mdn Hot Dogs- Ice Cream Social-Cold Drinks for the past week, Instead we played games and explored the nature trails found in the wooded area of the park. We *•* - T\\ll m -iifl I. identified several species of plants and insects including she species of mosquitoes, poison ivy and sumac. It was a great ° • Free Admission •'Free Musical Entertainment walk-pass the Calamine lotion... This week we are having the bike safety clinic and rodeo. • Free Parking * We are planning to teach the chH.dren the hand signals, rules of the road, and show a Walt Disney cartoon. The rodeo will be a chance for the kids to apply the things that they learn and win prizes and'ribbons at the same time, tricycles are IN CASE OF RAIN THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD welcome as are all children of elementry age. We meet at the AT GRAND LEDGE HIGH SCHOOL. Bridge city park at loam on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The pet show is scheduled for August 5 and is cosponsored by the S. Johns Jaycettes. Dolls, stuffed animals, glass animals, etc. are encouraged for pet-less families, the shqw starts at 10 ajn. and parents are welcome to attend, especially if your child is planning to enter a St. Bernard, pony, pig or the like. Antique TENNIS TOURN AMENT Show & Sale Come on tennis players, we need many more participants . River St. for our annual tennis tournament. The singles tournament is slated for July 31 and the doubles is August 7. There are numerous categories-there's an age group foreveryj>layer and ability. You may sign up at the city municipal building, •or call Al Werbish, tournament director at 224-2248. Deadline for the singles is July 28 and August 4 has been set as the deadline for doubles. GIRL'S SOFTBALL Year Our first week of competition in this three team league / began this week'and it'looks like there will be many fine women players in the future. The girls have been practicing frequently and my hat is off to the team managers for the interest,'patience and perspiration exhibited thus far. More New next week after the teams nave had a chance to play a few games. CITy S0FTBALL LEAGUES Women: In women's action last week, one of the best games ever played in the "league* was witnessed by a record number of Trucks spectators. The contest was between two unbeatens-Clinton National(5-0) and Community Dodge (4-0). It was a well played game with Dodge taking it 8-7. Congratulations are in order for both teams for the fine sportsmanship shown. Other league scores andstandings follow Rehmann*s27 Mickey's 0 EJ'S 12 Buckeye4 £"JulieK- — * SJBayrainedout \ Community Dodge 5-0 .. Clinton National 5-1 Rehmann's 3-2 EJ Standard 3-3 SJBay 2-3 - Buckeye 2-3 j Julie K 0-4-1 Mickey's 0^-1 The previously rained out games will be played Thursday, July 29. In the first game at 6:30 p.m. league leading ' Community Dodge battles a tough Rehmann's squad. SJ Bay opposes Julie K in the second contest scheduled for 8 pjn. / USED CARS USED TRUCKS Men's League: 1974 FORD ELITE: V-8 automatic, power There; were a few surprises in the men's league this week. 1975 TOYOTA CORONA SR-500 (this is the 1976 FORD 250 RANGER XLT y2 TON V-8, Recreational'League leading FC Mason was shot down 17-7 top of the line), 2 dr. sp.ort coupe, sport steering & brakes, air, AM-FM radio, automatic, power steering & brakes, air, by an impressive WRBJ squad. In the Championship League, wheels. One owner. ...'... .$2788 interior decor. A-real sweet heart .$4167 AM-FM stereo, factory deluxe cap, tinted first place Sillman's was idle but Dry Dock'd was busy beathig Hub Tire 24-14. 1975 FORD MAVERICK 2 dr. sedan, 6 glass, angle snow plow. Still in warranty. cylinder, automatic, power steering, radio, Save over $2,000 on this unit $7580 1973 FORD RANCH WAGON: 6 passenger, Deans 9 Bees 2 sharp $2486 V-8, automatic, power steering 8, brakes, Buckeyes 23 Moore Oil 5 1973 CHEVY CUSTOM 20 % TON, V-8,i Dry Dock'd 24 Hub Tire 14 , AM radio, 38,000 miles, one owner, clean 1972 BU1CK SKYLARK, 4 dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, radio. Sharp.... Midstate 5 American Legion 9 car • . . .$2768 Bob's Bar 9 Wolverine 5- automatic, power steering, radio, sharp, $2783 WRBJ 17 FC Mason 7 one owner. ' $1896 City 14 Randolph's 8 1970 OLDS VISTA CRUISER 10 passenger 1972 F250 FORD CAMPER SPECIAL 4 SJ Oil 19 Clinton National 2 1972 FORD LTD 2 dr., vinyl roof, V-8, wagon. V-8, automatic, power steering & brakes, air, local car and one owner. .$1292 speed, 8 cylinder, transportation special. . . Beck's 8 K of C 7 ^ automatic, power steering and brakes STANDINGS $986 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE $1744 "B" Division "A" Division 1973 PINTO'WAGON: Automatic, radio, Dry Dock'd 5-0 Sillman's 6-0 1971 FORD MAVERICK, 4 dr., 6 cylinder, 1972 DODGE MAXI-VAN V-8, automatic, sharp, low mileage. .* $2066 Hub Tire 4-2 Roadhouse 5-1 automatic, power steering $1188 power steering 8, brakes, air .$2696 Buckeye 3-3 McKenzte4-2 Dean's 3-3 Centrral Bank 3-3 1975 TORINO WAGON: V-8, automatic, D&B 2-3 Egan's 1-5 1971 FORD TORINO 4 dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, 23,000 Bee's 1-4 Oldtimer'sO-6- power steering '$1074 miles, one owner. Sharp $3657 Moore Oil 1-5 1974 F250 % TON FORD RANGER 1969 CHRYSLER 4 dr., V-8 automatic, PICKUP: V-8, automatic, power steering, RECREATION LEAGUE 1975,MAVERItK: 2 dr., grabber, 8 cylinder, power brakes, one owner sharp $3226 power steering & air. v. . . . . $io99 automatic, power steering & brakes, radio, WRBJ4-1 one owner, 24,000 miles, spotless car.. .$2764 FC MASON 3-1 1972 FORD PINTO WAGON, 4 cylinder, BOB'S BAR 3-1 radio. . • $1382 1975 CHEVROLET WINDOW VAN: Vent RANDOLPH'S 3-2 1974 OLDS OMEGA: 2 door, 6 cylinder, 3 SJ OIL 3-2 roof, 7,000 actual miles, V-8, automatic BECK'S 3-3 1974 MAVERICK: 2 door, 6 cylinder, stick, speed, AM radio, 37,000 miles. One owner, transmission, power steering, radio, carpet, CITY 2-2 AM radio $2368 sharp.. .$2486 custom, one owner, sharp. . * . . . .$4562 CENTRAL NATIONAL 2-3 AM. LEGION 2-3 1972 MUSTANG MACH 1: V-8,xautomatic,' WOLVERINE 1-3-1 K of C 1-3-1 power steering, radio $2162 MIDST ATE 1-4 <• hfetty RENT-A-CAR > Vote for Daily, Weekly &,Monthly Richard Noble RATES AVAILABLE Watortown Transportation Township Trustee Specials Republican *88 *888 SRLES Er '72 Pinto, '71 Capri, SALES CLOSE Member Clinton County Farm Bureau Tiies.flcFri.at6' SERVICE Director of Michigan Horse Council '68 Mercury Wagon, SERVICE HOURS Mon.,Wed Mon.toFrl.,8to5; Member Draft Horse Association of Mich. Thuhs.,at9, 6080 W. Saginaw, '71 LTD, '70 LTD, Thurs. Night 'til 9 p.m. Sat. at 5p.m. • lifelong resident of Watertown Township Past member Watertovm Township Park Board '69 LTD, '74 VW Bus Ph. 627-3293 Pd. Pol. Ad. JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. J OHNS, MICHIGAN4 -A Sandra Lynn Munger, Douglas Thome BIRTH wed in candlelight ceremony A son, James Otto, has" one brother* Sandra Lynn Munger baby's breath and white Best man was Dave at the reception were Walt weighing 8 pounds was born Grandaprents are Mr. and became the bride of Douglas carnations. Biddinger of Grand Rapids. and Rhonda Runnell of Ovid to Mr. and Mrs, James 0. Craig/Thome in a double Maid of honor was Wendy Groomsmen were Mike and Bob and Carol Frechen 'Goweron June 25 at Sarasota Mrs. Arnold Henning of St. ring, 7 p.m. candlelight Ward of St. Johns, Munger, US, Army, Ft. of St. Johns. Fla. Hospital. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard ceremony June 19 at St. Bridesmaids were Pam Lewis, Washington; Keith Special guests at the The baby has two sisters, Kanoski. The mother is the Johns Lutheran Church in St. Moore, Lynda Knight and McCauley, Alpena; Don reception, attended by 350 Danielle Amber and Beth former Mary .Ann.Kanoski. Johns. Lynne LeDiike all of* St. Modrzynski, Romulus and people, were Velma and Ellyn. The mother is the The bride is the daughter Johns and Connie McCauley John Laimon, Jackson, Wilbur Bancroft of Maple former Martha Wright of of Mr." and Mrs. Keith of Alpena. Flower ghi was Ushers were . Mark Rapids, great auntand uncle Maple Rapids. A girl, Tara Lynette, was Munger, 211 W. Buchanan, Munger, St. Johns and Bill born to Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Erica Knight of St. Johns, x of the bride; Rollie Munger Grandparents are Mr. and' Bentley of 9735 W. Taft, St. St. Johns and the groom is niece of the bride. Laimon, Grass Lake. of St. Johns, grandfather of Mrs. Keith Wright of Maple Johns, July 20, 1976 at the son of Mr. and Mrs. The bride's attendants Following the wedding, a the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Rapids and Mrs. J. Otto Clinton Memorial Hospital. Albert Thorne, 1245 N. wore long yellow halter reception was held at the Rollo Case, of Jackson, Gower of Eureka and the She weighed 6 lbs. 7% ozs. Hayford, Lansing. dresses with top jackets and VFW Hall in St. Johns. grandparents. late J. Otto Gower. The baby has 1 brother. Rev. Michael Ruhl headdresses of white wide Serving at the reception 1 Grandparents are Mr.' & performed the ceremony. brim hats with yellow were Kern Burgess, Jean For her going away trip, i tp, ,' .-,:' A boy, Eric Scott , was Mrs. Kenneth Bentley, Mr. & The bride was given in ribbon. They carried Munger,> Pauline Moore, the bride wore a blue born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mrs. John Ernst, Mr. &"Mrs. marriage by her mother and bouquets of white daisies, Marion Felix, Bev Witt, gabardine pant suit. Henning of 101N. Lansing St. Eugene Burnham. Their father before an altar of yellow rose buds and babys Cheryl Damon and Judy St. Johns, July 20th at mother is the former Terri yellow and white daisies. breath. Haynes. Serving at the guest Following their wedding Carson City Hospital. He Burnham. John Anderson, The flower girl wore a book was Cindy Hazelton of trip to Virginia Beach, Va. weighed 7 lb. 6 oz.. the baby accompanied by 'Dottie .yellow, flowered dress with Lansing. and the Washington D.C. DeWitt on the organ, sang puffed sleeves, white wide The bride's cake was made area, the couple will reside "There Is Love" and "The brim hat with yellow ribbon by Fern Burgess of St. at 301 Park West Dr., Lord's Prayer." and carried a white basket Johns. Hosts and hostesses Lansing. The groom is a 1968 with yellow and white daisies o graduate of West Branch and yellow rose petals. o o o o High School and the bride is For her daughters o o a 1973 graduate of St. Johns wedding, the bride's mother o o High School. _wore a v-necked mint green, o o For her wedding, the bride polyester knit dress with a SUNSPOT TOP: Beware of burns wt the o back of neck, thighs, cleavage. A long, chose an Empire style white collar and corsage of o chiffon gown. The gown and daisies and rosebuds.' lightweight caftan can serve as a cool, ? veil were imported Italian o protective tent in an emergency. o The groom's mother wore o lace. a light aqua sleeveless dress °^ — She carried a' bouquet ot and corsage of white daisies o"o^o o ooooooooooooooooo Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Thorne yellow and white daisies with and rose buds. Clinton County Wall marriage licenses & Floor Paul Isaac Hollister, 36,7113 M-78, East Lansing AntoninaEmrick, 47,7113 M- furniture quality Kirsch prefinished 78, East Lansing

tools, no glue, no mess. Just twist it to Richard Ashley Rogers, 28, 1334 E. Montgomery Ave., Narberth, Pa. Rebecca Rae Butler, 26, 14980 Bauer Rd. , Grand Ledge

Lyle Fay Ranshaw, 36, Rl KInley Road. St. Johns Mary Jean Ely, 25, Rl Bee's Sports Division is the point of interview this week in Kinley Road, St. Johns the person of Mark Munger. Mark is the sales manager of Bee's Sport Center and is also in charge of advertising and public relations. James Marvin Deupree, 27,8008 Welling Road, Hefirst came to the Bees Organization while still a student Eureka at St. Johns High School serving in many capacities around / Kay Ellen Clark, 25, 8008 the general premises. He also worked at the D & C Store part Welling Rd., Eureka time where he eventually worked himself up to assistant manager. Working,at two jobs finally culminated into one career at Bee's where he has been now for the past 3 yeaft. Steven Alfred Schneider, 22, i« Choice of finishes and styles. Select Mark graduated from SJHS in 1972 and was active in the Rl, Pewamo Marching Redwings since sixth grade. An avid musician,-he an arrangement s.hown or let us help Mary Louise Schafer, 19, formerly was a member of the Heather Pipers. you plan one for your needs All A. Bookcase B. Stereo center C. Step-down table Box 213, Westphalia component parts 20% off. too!' 33V2" w., 33" h. 63" w.. 46" h. 63" w., 33" h. Mark and his wife Jean reside on W. Mead Rd. north of St. Johns with their son, Tyler, 2 yrs. old. By verbal indications, Gary William Forbis, 22, 606 it appears that the Mungers will be having a special WielandRd., Lansing Christmas present in December, No preference was Thru Sidewalk Days Lynette Marie Delamarter, mentioned so maybe twins are in order... » 19, 300 Richards, Lansing Music IS Our Business Not A Side Line Along community lines, Marie was a former St. Johns Jaycee and presently serves his church, the St. Joseph DonaldEugeneKraemer, 48, Catholic Church, as commentator. master cnaitje BAILEY MUSIC CENTER 2265 West Parks Rd. , St. .'. THriKUMJWUCMD. 9-5:30 Daily • 9-9 Fridays Johns When not working at Bees, Marie enjoys snowmobiling and Master Charge and Bank Americard Welcome Here Dorothy Elaine Kraemer, 44, motorcycling with his wife. He also lUces boating and water 2265 West Parks Rd. , "St. skiing plus hunting and fishing. Ph. 224-3134 St. Johns, Ml N 120 N. Clinton Johns Robert David Pattison, 20, PAID COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING 4649 N Watson Rd., Elsie Karann Louise Olson, 18, Twenty-eighth in a series RE-ELECT 8371 Wildcat Road, Ovid t>t0 TRACTOR PULL ^ STANLEY M. POWELL SPONSORED BY: SLEEPY HOLLOW CONSERVATION CLUB. EXPERIENCED-DEDICATED SUNDAY, AUGUST 8th 1976 SANCTIONED BY: CENTRAL MICH. TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION HARDWORKING-EFFECTIVE WEIQH IN MANDATORY 8:30 - 12:00 AT ST. JOHNS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR (North Cltnlon SI. Nonr R.R. Tracks)

Stan's attendance and voting record PULL STARTS "J ;0{) AT BEE'S CHEVEROLET & OLDS ON SOUTH US-27 v is one of the best in 1he House of ADULT ADMISSION $3.00 UNDER 12 FREE Representatives 1 ST. JOHNS CONCESSION CO-OP '

Dili Hud ^ He has never missed a session or iiiiiiiiiiiiiinii HHIHIIUIIIIMIIII FREE-PARKING record roll call because of health BEER TENT

or personal reasons ( * • Two Classes Modifieds Super Stock STANLEY M. POWELL (Thoro Will Bo No Farm Slock Classes) STATE REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICAN For More Information Call (517) 224-4189 paid for by friejids for VOTE-AUGUST 3 PowelT TRACTOR PULL JULY 28.1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST. JOHNS^ MICHIGA^ 5-A Theodore Hengeshach Honor 50th anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Fuerstenaus spend their Mr. & Mrs. Clarence H, Fuerstenau were married at winters in Bradenton, Fuerstenau, Wilson Street, Central Methodist Church in Florida and their summers DeWitt, will celebrate their Flint, August IS, 1926. The in their DeWitt home. Theodore W. Hengesbach, Newman's theology of death taught atMarygrove College 50th wedding anniversary, couple first made their home son - of the late Louis in which Newman's personal in Detroit and St. Mary's Sunday, August 8. An open in DeWitt and have Theirthree children are: College and the University of house hosted by their Hengesbach, Sr. and reactions to and reflections children for their parents remained residents in the Barbara Davis of St. Johns, Elizabeth Miller of on the deaths of family Notre Dame in South Bend, community, Mr. Fuerstenau Margaret Nelson of Indiana. many friends and relatives Westphalia, will receive his members and of friends is will be held in the Masonic was superintendent of the Summitt, New Jersey and PhD degree In Theology at presented and analyzed. He is married to Rose Temple in DeWitt from 2 to 5. DeWitt public schools for a William Fuerstenau of East commencement exercises at Newman, who was a Marie Seitz of Madison, p.m. period of 40 years\ retiring in Lansing. They have eight the University of Notre dramatic convert from ,the Wise. They ha ve two 1966. Since that time the grandchildren. Dame Friday, August 6. t Anglican to the Roman children. Theodor John and He is-a graduate of St. Catholic Church in the mid- Heidi and have lived in South Mary's Grade School, 1800s, is presently being Bend for the past 10 years. Westphalia; Sacred Heart considered for Canonization His uncle, Isido1 r Miller, and High School and College, to sainthood in the Catholic his brothers Louis, Jr., and Detroit and received an MA Church. Robert, live in Westphalia. in liturgy from Notre Dame Dr. Hengesbach is the His sister, Sister Angelica, is in 1964. director of Adult Religion the general superior of the Top Allowance For Your Car! His doctoral dissertation is Education at St. Josephs Sisters of Christian Charity a study of John Henry Church, South Bend. He in ''Vilmette, Illinois.

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Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Mitchell 255 E. Oak St. Elsie, announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Annette to Mark Karl Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith,6363 Faragher Rd. Ovid. Susan is employed by a law firm in Lansing, Mark is employed by Tractor Supply in Owosso and will be attending Lansing Community College this fall. An October , 23 wedding is planned. 0W. HIGH AM ST. JOHNS PHONE 224-2285

St. Johns-Patricia^Jj. Meyer, June graduate of St. Johns High School, has been notified that she is the recipient of a tuition scholarship at ' National College of education in Evanston, 111. \ This award was based on the high score she achieved on a competitive test taken at the college in mid-April. She will receive $1500 per year on a 4-year elementary At rimm ffemu teaching program. National College is a small Shop for the Whole Family and SAVE! private college known for its unique programs for elementary education. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer of St. Johns, she was active throughout high school on many committees, student WOMEN'S SHOES MEN'S SHOES council, was manager of the FLORSHEIM From 13-80 girls' swim team for 2 years FLORSHEIM '. . . From 19.80 and is a member of the AIR STEP From 10.80 FREEMAN ', From 14 80 National Honor Society. CALIFORNIA COBBLERS . .From 9.80 DEXTER From 13.80 CONNIE From' 8.80 PEDWiN From 10.80 Hush Puppies . . . From 7.80 HUSH PUPPIES From 9 BO JOLENE From 3.80

SPECIAL WOMENS GRASSHOPPERS MIDLAND - Two Clinton AND Children's SHOES County students have been named to the Dean's List at SUMMERETTES Northwood Institute for the BUSTER BROWN From 5.80 spring term. y2 PRICE * MOTHER GOOSE From 3.80 Earning honors at Northwood are Douglas R. Fox of Laingsburg and William R. Kohls of St. CANVAS SHOES ' SANDALS Johns. / CHILDRENS All sizes from 2.80 WOMENS . .From 3.80 Teresa Brichon WOMENS All sizes from 3.80 MENS From 8.80 optometry MENS All sizes from 5.80 CHILDRENS ,.'. . . From 2.80

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Elsie-Airman Teresa Ann ENTI'RE STOCK SUMMER HANDBAGS Leather Lite V2 OFF Brichan graudated July 14, 1976 as a Optometry Specialist in the United ONE RACK . . .ODDS AND ENDS Women's And Children's Shoes FR0M $1 ,80 States Air Force. She attended technical School at Sheppard Air Force Base, SHOP INSIDE STORE FOR ADDITIONAL BARGAINS Wichita Falls, Texas. , FORMERLY ECONOMY SHOE STORE She is a 1975 graduate of Ovid-Elsie High School and has earned credits toward a Career Education SHOP PMC COMFORTABLY Certificate through the FRIDAY N1TE'TILL 9 Community College of the nlNC AIR CONDITIONED Air force while attending Basic Training' and SHOES Technical School. She is the daughter of "Mr. 727 N. Clinton PHONE 224-2273 and Mrs. John Brichan, 7551 ST. JOHNS 'IONIA • OWOSSO ' DURAND W. Henderson Rd., Elsie.

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overly Howe, Kevin Anderson Mrs. Russell Howe of Eagle, The immediate families bride's home on July 3 to Beverly C. Howe and Kevin gathered on the lawn of the witness the marriage of was given in marriage by A. Anderson. her father. The groom's A blue-draped altar stood parents are Mr. & Mrs. in front of a red rambler James Anderson of Jjgonier, tose, and was adorned with Indiana. tVG flowers and vines. The bible The bride wore an ivory on the altar had been gown fashioned .after the dedicated to serving you! presented to the bride's » style of the early 1800*8; with father by his grandfather, a scoop neckline, stand-up Kebler Howe in 1928. collar, lace sleeves ending in ' The Reverend Royce R. long cuffs, and a ruffled Robinson of the First United hem-line. She also wore a is the kind of legislator who restores your Methodist Church of Grand blue antique necklace which faith in government. Ledge, officiated at the had- belonged to her \ j double ring ceremony. Grandmother Howe. Her Beverly, daughter of Mr. & nose-Ray bouquet consisted He is running on his |&& record of faithful and of daisies, blue-tipped carnations, and baby's competent service. breath. / •••;._ —~i i Ma id-6f-honor for her MR. AND MRS. ELLIS LAVRACK, Spring,' A>Jfo$ sister was Miss Irene Howe announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda to, There is no substitute Mrs. Wayne Mead has of MAson. Tim Giffen of Randall J. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orvest J. DavJs» 4480 for experience. returned to her home Grand Ledge assisted the W. Cutler Rd., DeWitt. The bride-elect is attending Michigan following major surgery at _ groom. .. State University and is employed part time at MSU. TJie, prospective groom is a 1976 graduate of MSU in agricultural Henry Ford once Sparrow Hospital in Lansing The guests were July 12. entertained at a lawn mechanization, and employed with New Ideal Inc. of said, "You can't Mid Russell Robinson has been reception immediately Coldwater.Ohio.ASept. 11 wedding date hasbeenset. , . a reputation on what in Alma Hospital a few days following the ceremony. you are going to do." and spent the weekend with his family and returned for The new Mr. and Mrs.. surgery Wednesday. Anderson are now making! their home in Grand Ledge.) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. affiliated with Lambda Cfii Spicer of 804 E. Baldwin St., Alpha fraternity. ' *"• STANLEYM. POWELL COMPLETE BODY WORK St. Johns, announce the The Wedding will" take STATE REPRESENTATIVE engagement of their place, November 6th. at the AND GLASS REPLACEMENT daughter, Kelly Jean, to First Congregational Church VOTE-AUGUST 3, " Pa. Pol. Ad Kenith J? Denbrpok of in St. Johns. BffiB'S AUT® BOiY, INC. Pompano Beach, Florida. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY 800 N. Lansing1 Phone 224-2921 Miss Spicer graduated from St. Johns High School and Baldwin-Wallace College where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She is the Granddaughter of Mrs. Beulah Ballaiitine of St. Johns and Mrs. Rhea Alberts of Harrison.. Mr. Dunbrook, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Dunbrook of Pompano Beach, attended Baldwin- Wallace College and was Kelly Jean Spicer

Mary Marco Starting Friday Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Marco of Green Acres Farm, 7 Big Days Harbor Springs, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Katherine, July 30 - Aug. 5 to Charles Rehmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Or\e Showing Rehmann of St, Johns. Show Times: *,:*' *•)•**_<.. • >•'•, The bride "gleet is* a ^d'ft^Tues.- graduate of the Leelanau Fri.-Sat.-Sun School, attended Aquina Y *VVed^Th,urst£' College and is presently an 1 & 9:30 p.m. 7 p.m. art major enrolled at Tj CIIARAHCI Michigan State University.

Georrge Hughes and friend of Grand Rapids and Joe Lyons of Ionia called on Mr. and Mrs" James Cotter Sr. Sunday July 4.' Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Horrocks, Lindsey Jr. and Timothy were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmitt. Also visiting The best-selling was Mrs. Anna E. Cook sub'compac Fred Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schmidt, Robert, Mr. and in America. Mrs. Luke Schmitt and Luke Jr. We've got lots to choose from! Pinto Pony's 2-Doors, with standard 4-speed manual transmission or Mr. and Mrs. Robert 3-Door Runabouts and Wagons. With standard SelectShift Cruis^-O-Matic Plain or fancy. Make Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pline, Mr. and Mrs. Gary 2 3 liter 4-cylinder engine, or optional 2.8 liter V-6 your deal today and remember.it's a buyer's market. Hendee, Mr. and Mrs. -Butch Schafer and Brian , Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schneider and children all spent the Mustang II. FIOO. weekend at Clifford Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Fran The car that made di Built Ford Tough. Heckman and family went to exciting again school section lake. With AND fORBENJ! FANS them were Mr; and Mrs. Ken Hungerford and family and Denji'sLife/tory Mr. & Mrs. Bill Heckman & family. HEARING AID CONSULTATION

,f St. John's Episcopal School 404 E. Walker St. Ford pickups. Built Ford Tough. The 76 Ford Trucks give you Mustang n, Boredom 0. Here's the fun-loving car you've promised rriore than ever. In addition to the regular pickup you should look yourself at buy-now prices! Pick the classic hardtop, racy 2 • 2~ into the SuperCab pickups, the new F-150 Heavy Duty Vi -ton ST. JOHNS, MICH. Stallion Cobra with spoiler, or elegant Mustang II Ghia. Kick up- 4x4's that run on regular gas, or the new 6V%-ftr Flareside. The your heelsstarting today! See your favorite Ford Dealer and choice is yours, (3rd room on left) rRmemhpr it's a buver's market. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Prices may never be this low again! . 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. FUEL ECONOMY HEADQUARTERS • FREE HEARING TESTS EARL GRAHAM • REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS HEARING AID* ""; MFORD -SPECIALIST \ • SAVE 10% ON BATTERIES SEE YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER. f HE'S LOCATED IN THE • NO CHARGE FOR HOUSE CALLS "HEART OF AMERICA".. • Beltone Hearing Aid Center NEXT DOOR TO WHERE YOU LIVE.

p i ud farewell to STANLEY POWELL 1 • TOUGH ON CRIME AND CRIMINALS old Elsie High School The following is a farewell to the old Elsie High School. At the present date we are not sure .as to the author. Mrs. Beatrice Kelley, employed as secretary in Supt. Don Kenney's office at the Ovid-Elsie High School found the story and was kind enough to share it with the area readers. The first schoolhouse was a Uttle red frame building west of towa One of the early teachers was Wm. L. Tillotson, who was Issued a certificate to teach January 15,1853. Among others were Miss Anna Sickels , the first teacher, Eleanor Rockwell, Manila Nethaway, Emory B. Hyle and Loren Shelley. The present site of the Elsie High School serving District No. 2 was selected This scene took place iri the Governor' s office in Lansing Thursoay, July 22, Sept. 16,1867 and plans for a 1976. State Representative Stanley Powell of the 88th district (left) locks on as frame two-story building 24 Governor William G. Mtlllken has just completed signing House BMJs 5117 and , X 48 feet with halls for entry 5221. H.B. 5117makes,it a felony 20X20feetwere adopted and for a penal inmate to attack a corrections M.B. Kelley was chosen to employee and iH.B. 5221 makes it mandatory that the sentence be served build it for the sum of $2150 consecutively. To the right is Anton Hoort, president of the Michigan Corrections on March 25,1868. Sickels, T.P. Story, T.L. On April 9,1903, the voters school. The building was Organization and in the center is Kennth O'Grady, executive secretary of the of the district voted bonds in completed on Nov. 161903 at Early teachers in this Parker, A.F. Doyle, Roy a cost of $15,453,30 and organization. building were L.G. Shelley, Way, H.W. Hyser, Kate the sum of $12,000 to build the Finch, E.G. VanDeventer original brick building, now additional financing was Erma Sickels, Delia A. part of the present high required to finish paying for Bates, Fanny Hicks, Jennie and R.C Blank. the structure. The first principal in the TANLEY POWELL ACTS new school was R.C. Blank, followed by Miss Madie Newton, Spencer Kelley, Jim DISCOUNT Hamison. Floyd Dockery, • o • e A.D. Lyons andE.E. Knight. Mr. Knight later became superintendent and was Sidewalk Specials initially responsible for STANLEY POWELL DESERVES placing the school en a high educational level. He served the district long and THE SUPPORT OF ALL 88th Thursday, July 29 faithfully,meriting the esteem and respect in which he is held today. Following and Friday, July 30 only Mr. Knight, the DISTRICT VOTERS, AUGUST 3rd superintendents have been i N. Clinton St. Johns Ph. 224-31 Ernest Knirk, Russell This Paid Message Sponsored By: Burtraw, Rex Myas, Wro Beach, Ellis VanDeventev MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION and Earl Sevbert, Jr. Some of the secondary teachers in Local 526M • Service Employees International Union • AFL-CIO, CLC the school have been Kate Kleenex Finch, Ivy Kelley, Emma 240 Vosper Street « Phone (616} 642-9478 « Saranac, Michigan 48881 Cigarettes Bagley , Irene Sickels, Blanche Bates, Helen Carter, Bethel Engebrefson, Wilda Dodge, Verna Litchfield, Sarah Snelling, Esther Dorman, Mae e Goodrich, Beulah Bates, Cash in with Reg: 35< 29! Carl Bates, B.J. Wilbur, 10 G.W. Levey, C.K. Richards, All taxes Int- jded Beulah Onstott, Thelma Rule, Carolyn Godreau, County News Classifieds Betty Lewis, Mark July 29 & 30th on\ Call 224-2361 Limit 1 Pock (See Page 9) The Land of Oz

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*• * JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN8-A Jf^X^Jf^* A PERSONAL LOOK AT THE NEWS CSieitjon County News Back Through — — — ii—i i — 11, •RICHARD L. AAILLIMAN — Publisher Between the lines uus=*- the Years HAROLD SCHMALTZ — Advertising Director with Jim Edwards JIM EDWARDS — Editor From the Clinton V & ...HOT AIR FROM the corner of Clinton Ave. every day peanut butter and County News Files q MICHIGAN-Did you know and US-27? jelly or grilled cheese-give of 1936, 1946, 1956, & 1966 % that, in the 27-year existence me sandwiches like Jim of the world pipe smoking + + Nuser's steak bomber or championship, Michigan submarines that some places puffers have won it 17 times ...BUMPER STICKER just seem to make better manager •* of the St. Johns and a Flint man holds the THAT SHOULD BE MADE- than others. I think a July28,1966 Cooperative company, "and^ sandwich contest should be 10 years ago world's record? He kept his "General Telphone is not a a friend more rain would be serious." pipe aglow for 2 hours, 6 working number." Now, held in Clinton County and Word has been recleved I'll be the judge. All Father William Hankerd, minutes and 39 seconds. To whoever you are down there here of the death of Don think his mother-in-law in Lansing, don't call me decisions of the judge are / pastor of St. Mary's church Blanding, former owner of final, and for Uie grand in Willlamston for the past probably said he would again all upset about saying Richards Dairy, vnow of Palo prize, the winnermay name nine years will become never amount to anything. nasty things about the the polls Alto, California. He died Tinker Toy Telephone the sandwich after me. That pastor of St. Joseph parish in Monday morning , July 23, way, both the sandwich and I St. Johns, effective August Company. Nasty things following an operation for an + + should be said when will go down in history. Just Urging people to vote In an editorial can be as frustrating as trying to 10. Fr. Hankerd will succeed ulcer which proved to be hope that it doesn't come up. light a match on a ba r of soap. Bishop M. Joseph Green who malignant. ...DON'T CONFUSE ME The telephone company, is going to St. Mary's, Star of WITH THE ISSUES-A after several years of direct Typically the person who reads an editorial, is also the type who votes. Peter A. Andrews, 85, 200 comedian told the story of the Sea, parish in Jackson. S. Oakland, former service dialing, can't come up with a So'urging people whp vote to "get out and vote" seems a wasteof time. The Osgood Funeral Jimmy Carter responding to system- that consistently However, if you're a voter, how abouttaking your non-voting neig hbor station operator and a question asking if he was ...NICE CATCH, RUSTY- Home, 104 East Cass Street,' farmer died Thursday, July completes a call on the first I've got a running feud with to the polls with you? St. Johns has been accorded avoiding the issues. Carter try. 19, at the veterans hospital in answered, "Yes and no." the lady next door, who is a When a person says he's not going to vote in the Prima ry,buthewill membership in the Order of Saginaw after a short illness. + + big fan of Rusty^Staub. I vote in the General Election, tell him he's -fulfilling only half of the Golden Rule for the agree with her that the Tiger eighth consecutive year. The \ responsibility. ...SIT ON. IT, HOWARD-- outfielder is a pretty fair order is the largest August 1,1946 - ...MY CAR IS LIKE A hitter, but couldn't catch a During the Primary, we will be selecting local, state and national controlled membership 30 years ago Howard Cos ell's motor- POLITICIAN-Wherever it v mouth yammerings *" during fly ball with a bushel basket candidates to run for office in'November. organization of funeral goes , it makes a lot of noise and a butterfly net. Well, the True, the person you favor"as a candidate may notwln the Primary, directors in the world. Dr. Clifford W. Lumbert, the Olympic boxing events and empties my wallet. of Eagle, who is now on are getting to be a pain. It Rusty glove turned in 2 but that candidate certainly has little hope if there are large numbers A lansing pedestrian, magnificent catches the Emerson Chingman, 40, of terminal leave after four seems he forgets his primary who fail to voice their preference Aug. 3. years of service with the U.S. job is, to describe what's * * i * other night.Robbing the White 4920 Stafford St., Lansing, Sox of at least 3 runs. One The Primary nominating system is an important part of our selection was killed last Thursday Army in this country and happening in the ring and not ...OUR NEXT PRESmENT- overseas will take over the running off at the yap about was close to being a home process and deserves active participation at the polls. afternoon while crossing -Maybe Ronald McDonald run, the Chicago scoreboard ' Jim Edwards U.S.-27 south of Clark Road dental offices in the State his personal opinions. should be president-at least Bank building in St. Johns + + was already lighting up and in DeWitt Township. He was he admits he's a clown. exploding. There, I've the sixth person to be killed formerlv occuDied by the late Dr. B.C. LeVanseler. ...A THING OF BEAUTY admitted he isn't completely in traffic accidents in the useless in right field. Then county in 1966. Announcement has been IT'S NOT-When is made today of the Blanding somebody going to decide again, there's that that something has to be stonefingered exhibition in lost up, The NorthShade Church of Dairy to William F. ...A DELICIOUS ZDEA-I'm Richards manager of the done with that ugly the All-Star Game but we the United Brethren in Christ a sandwich freak. Not your won't mention that. will observe its 60th Mason plant of Wyeth, Inc. "Business District" sign at anniversary this Sunday, Manufacturers of baby July 31. foods, and other milk Sty doWn products . Owner, Don Blanding in announcing the July 26,1956 transaction said the sale 20 years ago included the entire business Viewing The Grrrrr. Three attempfs to stem a steady stream of water from a of milk processing, retail The five day St. Johns delivery and ice cream stubborn faucet resulted in the news that a new faucet is in order. Centennial celebration manufacturing, as well as But, the leaky faucetis only 4 years old, it is argued. closed Sunday to mark the the Blanding home, located Advertising Oh yes, but in many of the new homes/the faucets must be replaced end of one of the most immediately north of the once or even twice in that number of years. successful civic Dairy Bar on Brush street undertakings ever We think of the grandparents home where the'faucets lasted fory ears Miss Hester Bradley, Scene... * attempted by a community Michigan's only woman with an occasional change of washers to stop the pesky drip. But, to of this size anywhere in the teacher of vocational , With HAROLD SCHMALTZ replace the faucets every 2 years or so? it wasn't necessary back thea country. An estimated 65,000 agriculture, has been, Advertising Director persons-15,000 more than file copy for maximum results in Is the water more damaging to faucefs these days? Of ceo rsenot. transferred from her HERE'S HEADLINES FOR NEW predicted - poured into St. position as agricultural printing. We will return your copies The product, si mp ly stated, is not as good. Johns from all parts of the TRACTOR BUYERS: Morton Ford after processing them in our darkroom. teacher at the James Tractor of Lansing is holding a 2-day It is true of imany American products. Cost is up and quality is down. state and nation to help Couzens Agricultural School WE'D APPRECIATE YOUR* The faucet with a mini life span is a representative example of why celebrate its 100th birthday. field day event starring nine different > •COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER in Bath , to a similar job at New Ford Tractors plowing, disking, American consumers are becoming more and more difficult to do the Richland Agricultural AND THE LOCAL CITIZENS WOULD and chisel plowing. The field TOO, I'M SURE. business with-they don't Uke what they're getting fortheir money. Prospects of a good wheat school at Richland. She has demonstration which will be taking But complaining cjoes little exceptto waste time. So, we will repbee fieldin Clinton county looked taught at Bath for the last place '.Wednesday rand Thursday, "fair" as the first loads of. four years. Augustt-4i'and- 5, twill be. held at four - the faucet that cannot be fixed and grumble while we(re a-tit. new wheat started moving to scheduled times each day: 9 a.m. , ON THE ENTERTAINMENT SCENES In another couple* of years we can do it again as we listen to the market this week. Tuesday July 30,1936 it looks like another winner at the /# 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.and 2:30 p.m. grandparents say, Why, we never replaced a faucet in our old home nights rain "is going to do 40 years ago Interesting part of this whole thing is Clinton Theatre. You've all been seeing this flashed on TV and now it's here in for 20 years." some damage," stated that Ford is sending their own factory George Brooks, secretary- Foundations are being laid representatives to do the actual St. John^ The movie, "HAWMPS" has Itsure seems like pouring money down the drain. for a new $7,000 brick, demonstrating. Can't beat that, can been receiving excellent reviews for its cement and steel building on you? BE SURE AND READ MORTON dazzling, whimsical, slapstick comical North Clinton avenue which, FORD TRACTOR'S BIG AD ON THE motif and its no wohnder if you can when completed will be the FARM PAGE THIS WEEK. THERE envision the US Cavalry riding camels. new business home of Wm. ARE SOME REAL DEALS BEING Starring are such names as Chris Montague and Son, St. Johns OFFERED TO SAVE YOU MONEY!! Connelly, star of Peyton Place; almanack farm implement deale'rs. Slim Pickens, Denver Pyle and the old v Theyv opened their doors +++++++++++++ bad guy himself, Jack Elam. WITH A here eight years ago and SIDEWALK DAYS COME TO ST. CAST UKE THIS YOU WON'T WANT have since occupied the west JOHNS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. TO MISS THIS ENTERTAINING section of the Ford garage This is an annual event sponsored each FILM! It starts Friday, July 30th and building on W. High am year by the St. Johns Chamber of runs thru Aug. 5. Also accompanying One down, one street. Commerce and is always the favorite Hawmps is a family film depicting the In an effort to stop fast sales event in St. Johns. One can always life story of everybody's favorite dog, driving in St. Johns, the city find bargains along the sidewalks BenjL See the Ad in this issue for times officials have engaged a during this two-day shopping spree, so { of showing. more to go special traffic policeman' come on down and join in on the fun. who has been on duty the With school starting up soon you can bet +++++++++++ past several days. A I'll'be there! number of offenders have • ++++++++++++++ THERE WERE SOME MIGHTY been brought into justice WE SURELY HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY LUCKY PEOPLE AROUND ST. court and it is expected this THE BICENTENNIAL SPECIAL JOHNS this week as the winners were By Richard L. Milliman action will result in slower SUPPLEMENTS IN THIS WEEK'S announced from the drawing at Kurt's speeds. ISSUE. Believe me, in speaking for the Appliance Center during his 11th staff members who worked diligently to Anniversary Sale. Winning the top prize Slowly but surely the work produce it, it was a labor of love and we of a color TV was Ilene Webber. Also One down and only one more to go. relayed pseudo-excitement of a fore-ordained political that was started at the St hope you'll keep them for future taking the prize of the Charm Gbw gas convention. I'm sure that was part of it. Johns City Park in the rain generations to enjoy. grill was Muriel Gilson while Mark After what seems like a pair of eternities, the presidential and snow last November is Cuthbert won himself a Eureka political marathon is nearing its finish line. And about time, Perhaps it is that the unrelenting efficiency of the Carter resulting in a fine athletic +++++++++++++ cleaner. Other winners were: Garth too. campaign destroyed the essential ingredient of uncertainty plant. The baseball field is Wilkie, cook ware set; Richard and suspense, although the Mondale choice was billed to fill practically complete. Only THIS IS ' A SPECIAL PLEA TO Feldpausch, hot water dispenser; The Democratic national convention has dutifully endorsed that void, which, I suppose, it did for some down-the-llne sodding and the erection of TOWNSHIP CLERKS regarding the Howard Mercer and Clemens the selection of its primary voters and selected the Hon.' party faithful, of which'lamnot.Thatwaspartofit, too. goal posts remains to copy being sent to us for reproducing Kloeckner, each a pyrex set. Kurt the revenue sharing actual use reports. expressed his thanks to all who James Earl Carter, Jr., of Georgia as its presidential complete the football field. celebrated in the store's event and candidate. And perhaps it is that the passing years have dulled my Last Friday the cement work Xerox copy is very difficult to get good clear copies of therefore we'd offered his congratulations to all the personal appetite for tiie„presfdential political .process, on the last of four 36 X 100 winners. * And why not? Using the system as it now prevails, the controlled, as it is, by the sheer illogic of the preferential foot tennis courts was 'appreciate your sending at least, your estimable gentleman from Georgia put together an primary system, and encouraged to an almost sinful degree finished.- unbelievable and undeniable assault upon the Demoractic by the public financing of even hopeless causes, all in the presidential nomination. Carter was not to be denied. name of equality and fairness, and other things that sound v good. Egad, my appetite dulls even more as I simply recou nt Letter to Rehmann's And just so, the Democratic delegates ratified Carter's the sentiment. i «W*w^* choice as a running mate - a man whom Carter pegged as the editor . . . ST. JOHNS completely compatible with his own views, and completely You've got to take your hat off to Jimmy Carter. Like competent to take over the helm of the country if Carter, as Caesar of old, he came, he saw, and he conquered, and the Dear Mr. Edwards: Presidetit, could not finish his term. nominating system bent to his indomitable will, sheer This letter is to express our determination, and unrelenting pursuit. His methods and sincere appreciation for your That woald be, of course, Sen. Walter Mondale of their success, in my view, speak much of the man and his support and participation Minnesota, I say "of course" because under the potential adminsitration. during our summer and, circumstances is a logical choice, where someone like Sen. recent July 4th blood Edmund Muskie or Sen. John Glenn or Rep. Peter Rod in o or donation campaign. mmThursda y & Friday Sen. Adlai Stevenson or evenSen. Frank Church would not be There were high points at the convention, to be sure. I'd , We went above our goal for so logical...logical, perhaps but not quite so logical as have to agree with most assessments that Rep. Barbara the July 4th weekend, and we Mondale. £ _ Jordan and her keynote speech was one; that the appearance were able to adequately July 2*30 of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr., was another; and that meet the blood needs of the ^TERRIFIC BARGAINS _ Of course,' in ths strangest'.of political years, traditional the over-riding theme of unity, and what such a development Tri-county residents. The All mtrchandlts told It HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS logic usually has been the first casualty of any political meant in light of only the recent past of the Democratic joint effort of all the Lansing first quality. Nothing development. Not so, however, in the selection of Mondale. party, must be yet another. area newspapers proved to purchaitd or brought In be the extra push that we (or sldswalk days. All Carter and Mondale make a formidable team to do battle Then, too, thousands of delegates and convention-goers, needed to help recruit»people marchandiat I •from our rtgular stock of famous UP Toi/o OFF: for the Democrats. They may well win the White House, and learned first hand that New York City is not dead aftep-all^ into the Center during the national ly known brandt. may well win so handily as to carry with them Democrats and thatitcan, indeed, be a fine place to visit-.although most busy weekend. Many of the and more down the line in the state and local hustings much the way of them wouldn't want to live there. people 'were* first-time President Johnson carried his ticket back in 1064 against the 'donors; they indicated that Goldwater candidacy. It could happen. f they found the experience to Now it's on to Kansas City and the Republican convention be a rewarding one and that I'll have to admit I did not spend rapt hours glued to the in another few weeks. they would donate blood tube in anticipation of every development at Madison Square again. Can the Ford and Reagan'show, with,all its ratification, REHMANN'S Garden, and searching for every nuance of every move or Again, our many thanks feint by the Democratic movers and shakers. ^ possibly top the Democratic performance for sheer vitality, for your help In making this CLOTHING — FURNISHINGS — SHOES sustained interest, intrigue and conversion of the waver ing a safe and happy holiday for for DAD and LAD Perhaps it is that the Democratic convention ran faithful. all. competition to the summer convention of the Michigan Press Sincerely, Association this year, and I preferred the allure of Shanty Well, choose for yourself; keep in mind the site switches SY. JOHNS 1 DianeK.Sprouse Creek Lodge and its golf course and other attractions to the , from New York City to Kansas City. Nut said, molftinks. , Office of Public Relations

<\ ti JUItf 28,1976 CLtNTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS. MICHIGAN 9-A £oxson named l-H Brocker spent a few days '''Jerold Brocker was in last week with their brother Chicago a few days on and wife, Mr. and Mrs- area service manager business last week. Fred Brocker of Hardy Dam. .Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore On Sunday June 13th Mr. visited Mr. and Mrs, Eugene and Mrs. Arnold Blizzard Livingston of rural St. Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DEWITT-- ;K.R. Poxson, was previously a service on Sunday evening, they also Ward of DeWitt attended formerly of Columbus, Ohio, supervisor in IH's regional visited Mr. and Mrs. Lester their high school class of has moved here to take up marketing offices in Carrington that same " DeWitt of 1933 Reunion held his position as area service Columbus, O. evening4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. manager for International His appointment was Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Raymond Kussmaul in ' Harvester's Agricultural announced in Columbus, O. Blizzard visited Mr, and Adrian. Equipment Division. by J.W. Miller, service Mrs. John Klaver on Sunday The 18th Herman Moore He and his family live, at manager t evening,'they also visited Reunion was held on June 7100 W. Cutler Road. Poxson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Locher. 27th at the New Haven Hall Mrs, Walter March is a near Sumner with Co-hosts: patient at Sparrow Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith and Lansing and had surgery a Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wise. URETHANE FOAM few days ago. Picnic dinner at 1 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore and lots of visiting WHh were Sunday dinner guests afterwards. There were of Mr. and Mrs. David Butler about 90 relatives attending and children of Haslett, Mr. from St. Johns, DeWitt, and Mrs'. Lawrence Moore of Ovid, Haslett, Lansing, St. Johns were also guests. Flint, Fowler, Shaftsburg, THESE ARE part of the 27 teams that participated in th e St. Johns American motorcycle 15 LEAK PROOF AND- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sumner. poker run . The Legion spmsored evenly sent cvcle riders through Fowler, Maple Rapids, Hubbards,ton, Pewamo and back to St. Johns, followed by awarding of prizes and (ILL REDUCE HEATING dinner at the Legion Hall. * > AND COOLING COSTS UP TO 40%

-Ask About Our Guarantee 1 •Industrial •Commercial •Roitdentlal (Other Than Shingle (From Page 7) the new high school building Harold Green; vice 'Seybert, Jr.,' assistant O'Donnell, Ralph Stull, will be entering Class B president, Ellsworth Cook; superintendent. Mildred Beauhall, Rolland competition in Sports, secretary, Stanley Loznak; We salute all of you who Schaadt, Roger Boline and debates and other and trustees, Frank Rivest,1 have provided so generously Blaine Lenta. Elementary competitive events. Raymond Stewart and Don the Ovid and Elsie youth teachers were Marian Clark, The present school board Craig: superintendent. with this modern educational Ellen Cross. Geraldine members are: president, Robert Beauchamp and Earl plant. Hawes, Lillian Allen, Jeanne Temple, Ha Thornton and Daisy Talley. Many of these teachers are still teaching in the Elsie school system.*

In 1940, a brick addition 812 Church St. Johns housing the auditorium gymnasium and home economics room, now a cafeteria. Also a frame building was constructed to LAKE take care of the machine and CLUBROHR carpentry shop work just west of the school.. These additions relieved the lack of facilities for developing a well-rounded educational Friday, July 30 program to some extent, but by May 1950 they did not meet registrations and educational demands. Thus 9:30-1:30, No Cover Charge in 1950, the west side addition was built, housing now this main office, typing, history, Saturday, July 31 home economics and music rooms. Still our', school population grew and on May 6,1956, the THE KEYNOTES present elementary school 9:45 - 1:45 was dedicated with THE MICHIGAN 6 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 3 DIGIT appropriate ceremonies NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER 1under superintendent, LOTTERY William Beach. Also another $1776 A WEEK !* - t- FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 651 B308 addition to the high school AME FOR A" YEAR S1776 $76 building was completed, agricultural rooms and shop THREE WINNING. NUMBERS WILL 189257 26033 facilities. BE DRAWN ON THE DATE SHOWN 264 In 1954,. 'ss. Helen Carter BELOW: ONE 6-DIGIT NUMBER. S50,000 $5000 $76 organized a high school band ONE 5-0IGIT NUMBER, AND ONE which has been part of the 3-DIGIT NUMBER. MATCH ANY Elsie High School WINNING NUMBER EXACTLY, AND 425444 07345 459 curriculum ever since. They WIN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE have provided much fine .THE NUMBER MATCHED. $25,000 32000 musical entertainment. \ Whenever the High School 598165 03725 It is hereby given that a public Band steps out, the DATE OF DRAWING information meeting concerning the community takes just pride $20,000 31976 %M in its performance, for it is preliminary study on Remey Chandler through the combined efforts Watershed will be held at the Bath 325505 32338 of the community and the SERIAL NUMBER Township Hall, 14480 Webster Road, Bath, school that the band has 1 Michigan, at7:30 p.m. on August 10,1976, to continued to grow in strength I afford the opportunity for individuals to be and quality. THESE NUMBEHS ARE USED AS hXAMPLES ONLY. heard concerning the aforesaid matter. Starting in 1905, Elsie High School fielded the first of many football teams'. Members of the Central C. There will be ]technical assistance Conference, our football available through the Clinton County Drain team, in 1964, brought home first place Conference EVERY WEEK,, NEW TICKETS, a NEW GAME office and Capitol Consultants Engineering honors, and second place firm of Lansing, Michigan. state homors with Mark and a NEW O'Donnell as coach. Elsie has led the Conference in Every week, for six weeks, someone will win up to $1776 a wins several times, the last All persons interested are invited to two years being no week for a full year in the Michigan Lottery's new '76 attend. exception. In 1965, they tied for second place inl the Game. And it's so easy to play. Each week we'll draw one Central C. Conference. 6-digit number, one 5-digit number.and one 3-digit num­ Since the completion of the Harry J. Harden auditorium and gym, the ber. If any of the numbers we draw match exactly a num­ school has been a strong Clinton County Drain Commissioner contestant in the Central C ber that appears in any I BOX I on your ticket for that Conference, in basketball, week, you win the amount shoWn over that I BOX I. track and baseball. Elsie's debating teams have set records to remember, winning twenty- 10 POSSIBLE WINNERS ON EACH NOTICE - six plaques and two trophies in the Central Michigan A NEW DRAWING EVERY THURSDAY. League and the State Forensic Association since 1925. Dramatics have not been neglectedJunior and (DA5ED ON ONE MILLION TICKET SALES PER WEEK.) ion senior classes have presented raanventertainin g productions to enthusiastic Meeting audiences. But while there is a note of It is hereby given* that a public farewell, tomorrow dawns WIN UP TO $1776 information meeting concerning the the new • day. Another district, the Ovid-Elsie preliminary study on Remey Chandler School District, has been Watershed will be held at the DeWitt formed. At a central location Township Hall, 780 Wieland Road, Lansing, midway between Elsie and A WEEK FOR A YEAR Michigan, at7:30 p.m. on August 10,1976, to "Ovid, there is being bunt a afford the opportunity for Individuals to be school complete with swimming pool. There will heard concerning the aforesaid matter. be a campus addition of nine rooms and an all purpose IN THE There will be technical assistance room added to the E.E. available through the Clinton County draip Knight Elementary School in office and Capitol Consultants Engineering Elsie. At Ovid, there wiliibe built firm of Lansing! Michigan. a new elementary school in NEW'76 GAME. the Mabbett's sub-division All persons interested are invited to and at the present attend* " * elemetary site, an all- purpose room, including a Harry J. Harden kitchen Is , under Clinton County Drain Commissioner construction. The combined school population totals 2,500; thus, I JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS.MJCHIGAN 10-A. frictions in early Illinois When word of George between various faclions-Jn cattle has been killed by particularly offensive to distance from m£ spent the summer in defense Rogers Clark's success in Illinois, f soldiers. And soon after Todd. Among them were connexions, a language not of Kentucky and then went to the west reached Virginia Todd had been with Clark that Captain Richard those of two black slaves familiar to me, and an Virginia to seek support for late in 1778, the legislative at the capture of Vincennes McCarty, a former English convicted of "voudooism'' by impossibility of procuring an expedition against assembly of that colony in February of 1779, and it trader who accompanied the French judges. Denied many of the conveniences of Detroit. With these two acted quickly to establish the was there that he received Clark to Vincennes and then by statute the privilege of life,- all tend to render leaders gone, problems in entire region northwest of the new assignment, Todd was commander of the granting pardons' in such uncomfortable." Illinois intensified, and the Ohio River as the County arrived at Ka ska ski a early troops at Cahokia, was cases, Todd was required to In the spring of 1780 both before the end of the war of Illinois, and Governor in May. On the 12th of that protesting to Todd about the comply with the death Dark and Todd*left Illinois. troops were on the verge of Patrick Henry appointed month Clark summoned the slaughter of his hogs by sentences of the slaves. One, Todd was elected at that mutiny and many of the Clark's friend John Todd as villagers to the church where French neighbors. named Moreau, was to be time as a delegate to the Frenchmen were crossing county lieutenant. they were acquainted with McCarty claimed that his hung at Cahokia. The other, Virginia Legislature from the Mississippi to live under The two leaders-Clark, in the new government, hogs were to be^ermitted to Manuel, was sentenced by Kentucky County. Clark Spanish control. charge of Virginia troops introduced to Todd and roam up to six miles from the Court of Kaskaskia "to in Illinois, and Todd, chief invited to participate in the [Story of the civil official-were to election of judges, A short «?r> cooperate in winning and time later similar elections &• Revolutionary War retaining the* friendship of were held to select judges for "" Old Northwest the French residents of the the district courts at Cahokia region as well as the Indians. and Vincennes. This, however, was no easy The elections went ty rjptrfru (|. JMri matter and Todd in smoothly, but it was only a particular was to confront matter of days before Todd many perplexities as he found himself trying to struggled to ease the friction pacify Frenchmen whose CASE #U-4840, #U-4621 WHY PAY MORE? TO THE ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY i POLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING NOTICE OF HEARING IS GIVEN CAN SAVE YOU UP TO 50% PURSUANT TO THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S Free up working capital. Look ORDER IN CASES NO. U-4840 AND U-4621 DATED APRIL 12, 1976. into a low cost, professionally • Warehouses engineered Wickes building • Industrial Monthly hearings will be held before the and after August 2, 1976 for examination and today. Call collect for details. Planis Michigan Public Service Commission for the inspection at the offices of the Commission the village of Cahokia. The be chained to a post at the • Workshops French contended that the purpose of considering authorization to permit Secretary, Law Building, Lansing, Michigan 48913 waterside and there to be W Wickes Buildings n Sales/Service hogs ruined their crops. burnt alive and his ashes Facilities Consumers Power Company to reflect in monthly and at the offices of the Executive Director of A Division ol The WICKBS Corporation McCarty noted that the scattered." n utility Storage billings to its customers charges or credits for Rates, Research and Data Control of Consumers fields were not fenced, and in To make matters worse for Hastings, Michigan, Box 112 changes in appropriate items of expense associated Power Company, 212 W. Michigan Avenue, his appeal to Todd he Todd, the salary fo"r his (616) 945-9184 referred to the other party in with purchased and net interchange power from a Jackson, Michigan 49201. position was small and he the case as "a few was concerned that he might base cost included in previously approved rate The Michigan Public Service Commission may. despicable inhabitants who have to sell his Kentucky levels. either grant or deny the requested adjustment, in say they are authorized by property to support himself. whole or in part, and may grant a lesser or greater you to parade themselves in Within three months of his A hearing will be held op August 12,1976 at the fields destroying my adjustment than that requested. Interested parties arrival at Kaskaskia, he had 9:30 AM in the offices of the Commission, Law property when there is had enough and wrote to Building, Lansing, Michigan to consider inclusion may intervene by placing an appearance on the numbers of other hogs in the Governor Henry, asking that of a proposed purchased^ and net interchange record at the hearing. , same place that are as he might soon "get a power adjustment charge of 1.42 mills per Jurisdiction in this matter is pursuant to fauctious as mine." discharge from an office Available only at Wickes Buildings Disagreements between which an unwholesome air, a ktlowatthour to be applied to bills rendered to Sections 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of 1909 PA 106, as the troops and the French Consumers Power Company customers in the amended, MCLA 460.551, et seq; 1909 PA 300, as residents of the region could « September 1976 billing period. amended, MCLA 462.2, et seq; Sections 3 and 4 of hardly be expected to have 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCLA 460.51, etseq; been avoided. Their The hearing shall be for the purpose of language was different and determining the amount of purchased and Sections 4, 6 and 6a of 1939 PA 3, as amended, so were their customs. And DEWITT TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE interchange power expense incurred during the MCLA 460.1, et seq; 1969 PA 306, as amended, none of them were able to calendar month of June 1976 and the reasons MCLA 24.201, et seq; and the Commission's Rules obtain adequate food and clothing. Added to these therefor. Details of the calculation of the proposed of Practice and Procedure, 1954 Administrative problems was that of adjustment will -be presented along with a Code, Supplement No. 54, R460.11, et seq. inflation. Just before Todd summary of net system kilowatthour requirements took his new assignment, the To all qualified electors of/the Township of DeWitt, County of including details of the various types of purchased cost of supplies in the region Clinton: tripled during a two-month and interchange power transactions and consumers Notice is hereby given that the GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION period. will be held in the Township of DeWitt, County of Clinton/ State of circumstances necessitating any outages of Sometimes the sentences Michigan on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1976 between the hours of 7: 00 installed capacity for a period exceeding ninety 576-E that he was required to execute must have been a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting to nominate candidates (90) days. This information will be available on for.the. following offices: United States Senator, United States Representative, Slate Representative, County Offices, Delegates, to the Democratic le County Convention, and Township Offices. Also be be nominated are candidates for the following non­ partisan offices: Judge of the Court.of Appeals, Circuit Court Judge, Probate Court Judge, and District Court Judge. *, l Also to be voted upon will be any State Amendments or tops' propositions and the following Township Propositions: MILLAGE PROPOSITION TO r^CREASE A cow owned by Elsie THE PRESENTTAX LIMITATION "Dairymen has qualified for Shall the limitation on the amount of .taxes which may be assessed listing among the Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement against all property within the Township of DeWitt, Clinton County, Association's exlcusive Michigan, be increased by 1 mill (s) )$1.00 per one thousand dollars "Butterfat Top Twenty" of state equalized valuation) for a period of 2 year (s) 1976'to 1977, high producers for the month both inclusive, for the purpose of levying a tax to be used to defray, of June. in whole or in part, the cost of operating the DeWitt Township Fire Duane and Velmar Department, and for acquisition, repair, replacement, maintenance Green's 40 month old Holstein cow, wjth the barn and housing of the equipment and apparatus of said department? In number 559, has~ completed addition, shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which the her 305M.E. lactation record Township of DeWitt, Clinton County, Michigan, be increasedby 1 Vi with 23,726 pounds of milk, mill .(s) ($1.50 per one thousand dollars of state equalized valuation) 933 pounds of butterfat and a for a period of 2 year (2) 1976 to 1977, both inclusive, for the purpose, 4.0 test. This is truly an outstanding record as of levying a tax to be used to defray, Iri^whole or in part, the cost of compared to the state-wide operating the DeWitt Township Police Department, and for Holstein Breed average of acquisition, repair, replacement, maintenance and housing of the 14,640 pounds of milk and 536 equipment and apparatus of, said department? pounds of butterfat. Greens have their herd MILLAGE PROPOSITION TO INCREASE enrolled in the DHIA testing THE PRESENTTAX LIMITATION • program and are supervised Shallthe limitation on the amount of taxes which may beassessed by Arvin Jensen of against all property, wjthin the Township of DeWitt, Clinton County, Greenville. They work in cooperation with James Michigan, be increased by two mills ($2.00 per one thousand dollars Pelham, Clinton County of state equalized valuation) for a peri,od o'ftwo (2) years 1976 to Extension agent, and 1977, both inclusivector the purpose of providing funds to widen, Michigan DHIA, Inc. construct, gravel, ditch, extend and maintain a system of local roads within the Township of DeWitt? MILLAGE PROPOSITION TO INCREASE THEPRESENTTAX LIMITATION R.E. BENSON ' Shallthe limitation on the amount of faxes which may beassessed Robert and Marilyn Wood live at 107 N. Lansing Street, St. Johns, with against all property within the Township of DeWitt, Clinton Couniy, theirfamily Wendy-18, Margaret-15and Douglas- 8 . PLUMBING Michigan, be increased by one quarter mill ($.25 per one thousand. U & dollars of state equalized valuation) for a period of f6ur (4) years f976 to 1979, both inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to HEATING acquire, construct, operate and-or maintain a system of parksand public recreational programs and facilities within the Township of VOTE 106 N. Clinton DeWitt? St. Johns VOTING LOCATIONS are as follows: Robert H. Wood Phone 224-7033 PRECINCT ONE - DeWitt Middle School near Shavey and ' Her bison Roads • • PRECINCT TWO- DeWitt Township Hall 780 Wieland Road County eommisioner - 2 MASTER PRECINCT THREE - DeWitt Township Fire Hall 780 E. Wieland PLUMBERS Road REPUBLICAN PRECINCT FOUR - DeWitt Middle School near Shavey and American-Standard Heblson Roads Plumbing, Hot Water PRECINCT FIVE - DeWitt Township Fire Hall 780 E. Wieland Primary Election - AUGUST 3, 1976 Heating Qualifications: Road Justice of the Peace 1963-1966 PRECINCTSIX- DeWittMIddieSchool nearShavey and HerbIson Associate Municipal Judge 1966-1968 Lennox Warm Air Roads 1968-1974 Heating and Air Absent voter ballots will be available at my office at 780 E. Mayor-City of St. Johns ^ Conditioning President-Clinton Area Ambulance Service 1973-Present Wieland Road, Lansing, Michigan by written application on the United States Army 1951-1953 prescribed form until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31,1976. Member of St. Johns Exchange Club 1963-Present CUSTOM SHEET Absent voter ballots may be voted In my office on, Monday, August 1963-Present METAL SHOP 2,1976 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. " „ Practicing Attorney In St. Johns s i DONNA B.SYVERSON Elect Robert H. Wood/ a qualified candidate/ for county commissioner/ DEWITTTOWNSH1PCLERK 52 Years Same Address who will see that your tax dollar is spent wisely and carefully. PD# PQL. ADV. JULY 28, f976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGANll-A' < United Way sets

The Capital Area United substantial and will also be penetrating questions to the Way Board of Directors have difficult to obtain", he said. wide Interests represented in set a 1977 Campaign goal at "However, the people of the attendance in an effort to get $2.5 million which is the first Lansing area should not be a true picture of the phase) in reaching a 3-year short-changed by setting community needs and its objective of $3 million for goals delivering less than ability to meet the needs. projected agency needs. what the agencies need to Input provided to aid in This objective will be provide community decision-making included subject to an annual review services." the outlook for the economy, throiigh the goal setting The 42 agencies making up campaign potential, and process for community input the CAUW package provided preliminary budgets from and a decision on the services to more than 211,800 the participating agencies. ^ 1 remaining two increments Recipients during 1975 The campaign will kick off needed to reach the 3 million representing a 14 percent Oct. 6th and end wfth the figure. increase over 1974. traditional Victory Dinner at This unusual approach The Goal-setting Forum the Lansing Civic Center was initiated as a result of Was designed to present Nov. 4. the recent recession which led to a gap between funds made available in the Class of 1951 reunion campaign and agency needs, Preliminary figures for 1977 THE CLINTON COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB was the setting agency budgets presented to attended from many states. Plans are being made to hold a CAUW Goal Forum held at for the 25th reunion of the class of 1951, on July 17. cocktail another reunion in 1981. Committee members were Mrs. hour was held at 6:30 followed by a buffet dinner at 7:30 for Lansing Community College Joan Doty, Miss Pat Cole, Mrs. Helen Studer, Mrs. Anita totaled $2,847,590. The one hundred classmates and frfends. Mr. and Mrs. B. Stanley Hebler, Mrs. Margaret Boettger, Mrs. Lois Whit ford, Mrs. Pocuis and Dr. and Mrs. Terrence Carey were honored United Way 1976 Estimated Doris Scott, Mrs. Marie Thelen, Mr. Gerald Atkinson, Mrs. budget allocations will total guests. Mr. John Flowers of Connecticut, former class Shelia Brock, Mrs. NanHavens, and Mrs. Mary Crosby. president, acted as master of ceremonies. Graduates $2,300,752. The goal establishment follows a new process initiated in 1975 at which representatives of business Carland News and industry, agency Boards of Directors and staff, campaign volunteers, CAUW UMW SLOPPY JOE who attends the supper Buren. of Carland attended the for this Bicentennial year Anniversary. Board members and staff, SUPPER . which will include: Sloppy- The members of the UMW Walling-Todd Reunion, and dutside economists Carland's United Joe sandwiches, potato- finalized the plans for the Sunday that was held at the Mr. Robert Walling of St. provided input in a Goal- Methodist women will hold salad, baked-beans, above supper- at a recent home of Mr. and Mrs. Johns keeps the family tree Setting Forum. their annual Sloppy-Joe homemade-pie and ice meeting recently held at the William Bissett of North US- active and up-to-date with Supper July 27, -at the cream, with coffee and home of Mrs. Glen Parks, 27, St. Johns. J new births, marriages, and In announcing the goal, Carland church-house with Koolaid to drink. with each member taking deaths, along with bits of Campaign Chairman, serving beginning at 5 part in the program. Mrs. Mrs. Deming's father, history and pictures. The kitchen chairman is Mr. Lewis Walling, is the George S. Nugent expressed o'clock p.m. and serving Patricia Chamberlain read a Families enjoyed visiting the conviction that the the UMW President, Mrs. prayer, that the former oldest living'member of the after the bountiful pot-luck- are in the fields or whatever- Patricia Chamberlain, the Lansing area will respond - understands the needs of the rural community -come as you are. The public President Thomas Jefferson clan inscribed on the huge dinner held in the Bissett's - knows the problems of agriculture dining-room chairman is read daily at the beginning of family tree, which is positively when faced with is welcome. garage and yard, and also challenging need goals. - understands the squeeze of property taxes Mrs. Laura Mae Brown of each day, to remind each displayed yearly, but was enjoyed swimming in their This same Tuesday, July Ovid, and the Publicity member of their freedom of - recognized the seriousness of PBB contamination made the center of attraction backyard built-in pool. "We realize "the goal - introduced legislation to aid both farmers and 27, a bake sale will be held of chairman is Mrs. Homer religion we Americans Mrs. Ruth Burgess of homemade baked-goods, for VanBuren, the wife of the enjoy. necessary reason as the increase this year and for the consumers v Rochester, Michigan, is anyone to purchase from, Reverend • Homer Van wheat in this area is being next two years is and will be A gift of a family Bible was harvested and being brought visiting relatives in this area taken to the home of Mr. and into the Carland elevator for a few days prior to the Cpl. Pingston Mrs. Kenneth Munson from with tractors and wagons, reunion and following the VOTE ALBOSTA the UMW; Mr. Munson is and trucks relieving the reunion. gravely ill at his home and Elevator of wheat to make Mrs. Burgess, the former Marine Corporal RobertP. has been going to Lansing for more room for the bountiful Ruth Walling, Mr. and Mrs. radium treatments, for some Lewis Walling of Elsie, and Pingston Jr., son of Mr. and time, as an out-patient. harvest. Mrs. Robert Pingston of 3955 Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ducharme Drive, and whose The next meeting of the A grocery shower was held Walling of St. Johns spent a wife Mary is the daughter of UMW is to be a family picnic recently for Mrs. David few days this week nearEast Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce at the home of Mrs. Larry LeRoy Dumond, as a Jordan where the three Kadolph of Carland Road, of 314 Wilson St., all of In accordance with act. No. 269, Public Acts of 1955, morning coffee hour. Wallings were raised. DeWitt, has reported for chapter 5, Sec. 461, notice is hereby given that a the first Wednesday evening The newlyweds, Mr. and - +++++ of August, with members duty at the Marine Corps Air hearing of the Clinton County Intermediate Board of Mrs. Dumond recently Mr. and Mrs. Edward Station, Cherry Point N.C. Education and the Gratiot-Isabella Intermediate bringing their families for returned from their Greene and son, Jim, have Board of Education will be held at the time and place the pot-luck meal and honeymoon in Niagara returned from spending their specified below, to consider the petition to transfer games. Falls, New York and vacation at OtsegoLake. The- A 1973 graduate of DeWitt property from the Ashley School District to the St. +++++ touring the state of Greenes have a cottage High School, he joined the Paid for by Albosta for Congress Committee Johns School District belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Surveying for the new Pennsylvania. there., , , Marine Corps in. May 1974. 'Mervin Murray. Carland road is* being WALUNG-TODD The property to be transferred is located in interrupted now and then on REUNION HELD Washington Twp. The legal description of the property the Carland road, but for a Mr. and Mrs. Leo Deming is as follows: SE % Of SE y4 Sec. 26-9-2 4QA, all T. 9 N.-R. 2W-, Washington Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. When is a mistake Place of Meeting: not a mistake? Gratiot-Isabella Intermediate Office 1131 E. Center Street . Mrs. Augusta Miller made However during the a mistake recently and it second drive home, Mrs. GOVE Ithaca, Michigan could have cost her $30, but it Miller had another thought- didn't. she had paid with a $50 after all. So, back to the store to • 9 While shopping at Andy's explain her problem. 8:00 P.M. IGA in St. Johns, she was given change for a $50 bill and , while driving home, "No problem," said had a nagging thought that Andy's and once again gave she had given the cashier her change for the $50 bill. August 2, 1976 only a $20 bill. Mrs. Miller asked the county government All interested persons are invited to, attend this She went back to the store, County News if we would meeting. „,'_,,- explained the mistake and mention the kind treatment she received at Andy's. Larry A.Schwartzkopf.sec. returned the extra change which she recieved. You're / reading our answer. / COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1969-1976

BINGHAM TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR ' 1953-1968 DEWITT THE WORLD S COMMUNITY MENTAL HEAL' LARGEST BOARD W1969-1975 WELCOME FREE FAIR % to BUSINESS Historic MICHIGAN BEAN COMMISSION 1971-1974 MID-MICHIGAN HEALTH DEwnr BOARD 1969-1973 DIRECTORY founded Oct 4,1833 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD DEWITT NEWS IS BOARD CHAIRMAN 1964-1976 SPONSORED BY THESE COOPERATING MERCHANTS Governmental roles require

Have a happy day and This prime, ad if you want to smile responsibility and dedication when the Job is done call - - space can be MAURICE GOVE has shown LARRY T.SCHMFER,INC. yours for

MASON S XT 50 CARPENTERS «3 per wk. this thru his attendance and CONTRACTORS «ft 11323 N.US-27 Phono 669-9134 Call 224-2361 voting record Dewitt Phone 669-2725 Your vote for another two-year term GRADY JOHN E. HOWE'S SMALLEY will be appreciated SALES-BUILDING- ALLEN GREENHOUSE LEASING-TRADES CONSTRUCTION •*•• — LONG Vote Aug. 3 2173W.Cutlor 8160 US-27 REALTY CO. 3300 DoWitt , Hitching I LA DeWitt New Homes Si Additions Pon Rd. Paid 669-2851 Remodeling - Roofing Phone 669-9822 669-3538 0REALTO1R Political Advertising MAURICE GOVE JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN12-A Chloe's Column The new TV set goes on the 1 One 'advantage of taking When you file your claim, are suing has the right to ask decides in your favor, the blink. You take It back to the your complaints to small bring along any evidence you that the. case be heard in a defendant has to pay you the store and the dealer won't do claims court is that the may have to back up the higher court. The court will amount the judge orders.plus anything about it. You're so procedure is simple. Neither claim (bill of sale, receipt, notify you if the defendant a small amount in court mad you want to sue, but party is allowed to have an lease, accident report, etc.). makes that request. In the costs. then you back down because attorney. However, if you The filing cost is minimal higher court, both you and you* cton't want to get are suing a business or (usually between $6 and $10). the defendant may have an attorney. if. the defendant refuses to involved in complicated corporation, they may be Bring along the cash when pay, you can have wages or court procedures. represented by an employe you file the claim. The The loser may be asked to bank account garnisheed. There is a simple redress who is also an attorney. This money may be returned if pay legal , expenses. When you have collected procedure available to you. will put you at a you win the case. However, unless the your money, the lawsuit will Both consumers and disadvantage, because the Once the claim has been defendant is prepared to pay be finished. businesses can sue without judge decides the case on filed, the court will notify the possible extra expenses, he or she will probably agree to > legal representation in the the facts, not on legal tactics. person, or business you are In Michigan, there are 28 small claims court. Both parties simply tell the suihg and will set a date of have the hearing in the small claims court. municipalities which have You can sue the seller for judge their side, and the appearance. If the defendant municipal courts rather than money he has caused you to judge decides who is right. If does not appear and the Before the hearing, check district courts. Municipal lose and you can also sue an you win, the person or judge decides you have a to be sure you have all the courts don't have small individual or business that business you are suing must good claim, you can collect evidence you, want to use. claim divisions. has damaged your property pay you. your money without a Contact any witnesses you or possessions. You can To begin your lawsuit, go hearing. want to use. Be on time and | You may still file a small bring a lawsuit against to the district court and file a The defendant may want bring all your papers and claim, but some of the rules anyone yqu believe owes you claim against the person or to settle out of court. If you evidence with you on the are different and you may money. business you are suing. reach an agreement on hearing day. want legal advice before However, before going to When you file your claim terms of payment, put the beginning the suit. Both small claims court, try other depends on where the person terms in.writing and be sure Present your side and be parties may have lawyers redress methods. In the you are suing lives or where sure all the facts of the case and if you lose the case, you the agreement is signed by may have to pay part of the small claims court, you the business is located . both you and the defendant. are presented to the judge Shown are (from left") Mrs. R. Lee Gilbert, Saginaw, demonstrating flower arranging to cannot, sue for more than Sometimes the court action Then file a copy with the fairly and completely. defendant's lawyer fees. You. is brought in the county can sue for up to $1,500 in Denise Cerny, St. Johns, (Nimble Fingers 4-H dub) and Debbie Feldpausch, EeWitt $300 and if you lose the case, court. Remember, the judge's municipal courts. (Riley Ramblers 4-H club). you cannot appeal it to a where the the transaction The person or business you decision is final. If he Over 60 4-H members and leaders particiapted in the Flower Arranging Workshop, higher court. took Dlace. Wednesday, July 21 at St. Johns. Mrs. R., Lee Gilbert and Mrs. Elmer Brain of Saginaw, demonstrated how to select flower specimens, how to condition flowers, how to transport your flower exhibit and how to exhibit your flowerspecimens or arrangement .Theyalso demonstrated flower arrangements and in the afternoon the members and leaders worked in making their own arrangements. Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Braunare registered flower judges and are members of the Michigan Farm & Garden Association Th ey wi 11 also be judging the 4-HFlowerexhibitsand arrangements at the County 4-H Fa iron Aug ustl7.

u Walk all over town—all over the Yellow Pages! 1 r Before you leave home to shop, do some shopping at home. For any product or service, whatever you need is there at your ^W';"-'"//Z':;»,' fingertips when yourfingersdothe walking through' the Yellow Pages.

GEORGE'HAZLE, CLINTON COUNTY 4-H LEADER, demonstrating on how to clip a dairy animal for the Fair to 4-H members and leaders from Clinton, Gratiot, Shiawassee and Saginaw Counties who attended the four county 4-H Dairy Field Day, July 19 at the Green Meadow Farm at Elsie. Over eighty 4-H members and leaders attended the day's event, participating in the dairy quiz bowl, dairy judging classes and learning how to clip an animal fortheFair, how to fitananimalforFairandshowmanship. The Clinton County 4-H members are making preparations fortheCUntonCounty4-H Youth Fair, Aug. 1648 at St. Johns. • ..- . u'niu>,- , H'l»i H%

Register for the free Ford 19" push type rotary lawn mower. Drawing to be held AUGUST 4 Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. at the field. SEE 9 DIFFERENT FORD TRACTORS DEMONSTRATED. PLOWING, DISCING AND CHISEL PLOWING WILL BE DEMONSTRATED BY FORD FACTORY REPS.

TIME SCHEDULE 9 A.M. WHERE TO GO.. . 10:30 A.M. 2:30 P.M, FORD "OtaX? 1 V4 miles north of Capital City Airport on Airport Rd. (site of field demo.),1

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* I A > JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN 13, A - :::::X::-:*w*:*:-:-:*::*:X:W^ -. w«¥^^&:5ft;*^K->>W-w->:*x-;' ?<:^:w>wwwww^^^ rming and 4-H - - - in Clinton County |

fes^sxsz^^ " " Jim's Column / New challenges to agriculture

'Jin) Pelham Clinton County Extension Director hormones and antibotics to FDA the "proof" in protein will become more of From time to time we in demands, particularly on a luxury in the U.S. A the Extension Service are meat producing animals California study of world which tremendously old, estabished products 4 asked to speak to urban without patent protection. demand for meat predicts audiences on what Is new in improve feed conversion and Americans' will consume dish to pass with the club PLAN PICNIC have never been proved The Clinton County 4-H parade and a top notch The Green Acres 4-H agriculture. Frequently we In short, the FDA has about 27 percent of the frisbee throwing furnishing the hotdogs and have taken advantage of harmful. embarked on a dangerous world's beef, 18 percent of Youth Fair will be* held pop. Members discussed fair members held a club picnic August 16-18 at St. Johns. demonstration. these opportunities ' to In part, the article says: course of indulgence in non- the pork, 38 percent of the rules and requirements and on Sunday, July 25, at the St. "United States livestock Over 5,000 entries are The 4-H Youth fair is open Johns City park. Nancy enhance the position of science and non-logic, the poultry, 15 percent of the, to everyone so plan to attend signed up to work in the food agriculture and create better producers now have 18 years very antithesis of its original milk, 25 percent of the eggs' expected to be on exhibit stand. Sue Farley gave a Miller will be phoning during the three day fair. the Clinton County 4-H Youth understanding of the of experience with DES commission." and 4 percent of the lamb report on the progress of the members to help finish (diethy stilbeestrol.a growth ~ Deadline for entries was fair, August 16-18, in St. making the American Flag farmers' problems by If the U.S. livestock and mutton by 1985. At that Johns, There is something litter barrel exhibit. The club presenting facts on the promoting bJormone industry cannot produce time, the U.S. will account \ July 22, when leaders turned president read the leaders' to be used at the fair. in the members entries for that will meet the interest of relative low cost of food in implanted or fed to beef meat, milk and eggs more for only 5 percent of the Green Letter to the members Members will be reimbursed cattle), 25 years with world's population." * the various classes. everyone. for money spent on this the United States compared efficiently either through TRACTOR OPERATORS keeping them informed on to other countries and the antibiotics and 24 years with Yes, agriculture faces The 1976 4-H Youth Fair what is happening in 4-H. project. The club is planning cocidiostats. More than 20 advances in crop sicence or will have a special opening CONTEST to have a booth at the St. narrow profit ' margins in the animal itself - there's many new challenges in the A County 4-H Tractor BUNNY CLUB REPORT earned by farmers generations of cattle, 30 years ahead. ceremony on Monday, The Westphalia 4-H Bunny Johns Farmer's Market on generations of swine and 40 little doubt but that animal August 16, at 1:00 pjn,, when Operators Contest will be August 7. Gladys Irish read producing it. held Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Club members .signed up We have dwelled, too, on generations of poultry - State Senator Richard Allen their fair entries and passed off names of outstanding billions of animals in all - will be present to make a few Jack Schwark farm near members and special honors the importance agriculture Ovid, starting at 9 a.m. The out the fair books. They has played in paying our bills have been fed these drugs. Real Estate remarks. The ceremony will discussed their rabbit received. The members Not a single documented be held at the new flag pole members will be required to discussed 4-H Exploration for foreign commitments. take a written exam, back a exhibits they plan to show in American farm products case of harm to humans which will be dedicated. The the 4-H fair. Members Days and Salute '76. It was from the consumption of Green Acres 4-H members two-wheel (Tractor through an suggested that the club adopt were a lifesaver to many war Transfers obstacle course as well as enjoyed a^game of ball and devastated countries meat or eggs has been are making an American refreshments following the a child from another country recorded as a result. Nor has Flag* that will be flown back a four-wheel wagon but no final decision was following World War H and July 15 Reed, Wllhelmena M. Sailer prop in Sec. 13 Victor. through a course in a limited meeting. the two major conflicts that science been able to tum up July 16 Kidney, Ronald J. during the county fair. LEADER DOGS made. any evidence that it has to Loren E. and Arlene H. The public is invited to time. The county winner will RILEY RAMBLERS have developed since, again Schneeberger prop in Sec. 33 and Miriam to Roger Arthur participate in the State 4-H GRADUATE making the farmer a very resulted in a population of and Betty Yvonne De Paepe,' attend the fair and see the The Bath Ear Floppers 4- REPORT resistant bacteria either in Olive accomplishments of the Tractor Operators Contest The Riley Ramblers 4-H important person. July 15 Michutka, Elaine to Lot 11, Blk 3, Brown of Outlot Aug. 24, at MSU. The State H members are quite proud As we celebrate our 200th the animals or consumers. J youth this past year. Not of two of their members" members discussed the At the same time, these Gailen O. and Jan P. only will the people see winner will go on to coming 4-H fair and working birthday and begin another Thornton prop In Sec 3 , Julv 16 Cleavor, James F. Richmond, Virginia in whose leader dogs Have century as a nation products have extended and Sue Ann to* John R. Jr. quantify but also quality of graduated and are helping a in the food stand. The marvelous benefits in the Ovid. projects. This is an excellent September for the National members evaluated 4-H possessed with great food July 15 Archer, Rexford and and Bernadette L. Fabian, Contest. blind person. The two and fiber' producing form of better health, Lot 5, Walker of Outlot 0 & opportunity to get Ideas for members and their dogs are Exploration Days activities nutrition and a lower cost of Mamie to Milan and Donica your own projects. Judging SHOOTING CONTEST and program. Barrett technology, some of us in Curkovic prop in Sec. 9 , P A new state 4-H BB Gun Rayshelle Blankenship with agriculture wonder if we win living to many millions of July 16 Whitehead, William will start on Monday "Sargeant" and Jean Snyder Blaylock gave a people. They offer the only DeWitt. morning and will continue Shooting Contest will be held demonstration. Members be able to continue to far July 15 Lenneman, Robert E. R. and DeElda M. to Albert this year on Aug. 24, at the with "Amber". Our outstrip other nations' hope of meeting a 25 percent J. and Sharleen A. Gustafson thru Wednesday. Congratulations go to these are working hard on their increase in American and Judy K. to Leary E. and The evening programs are Ingham County summer projects. production in the years to Florence W. Jones Lot 25, prop in Sec 24 Victor Conservation Club. It is 4-H'ers on their come, or if instead world­ demand for Red meat July 16 Redman, David and excellent this year with accomplishments. SOFTBALL RESULTS predicted during the next Boichot Acres > garden tractor pulls (both hoped that Clinton County White league-Charlies wide shortages will become July 15 McElmurry, Leland Mary Jo; Foote, Terry L. to will have one or more LUCKY RIDERS WORK more and more acute. seven years. Richard FF. and Pamela J. modified and stock) and The Lucky Riders 4-H Gang - 36; Prairie 1-22; In spite of all this, and in R. and Evelyn to John Waud Pony Pull on Monday contestants who will Fowler Big D's-26; Elsie 4 If agriculture fails in this , Lorraine A. Hallet prop in Hauser, Lot 5,6 Blk 4Perrins participate in this contest. members have a rule that all new challenge, government spite of a professed interest July 19 Thomas R. Harry evening. The ever popular 4- members 14 years of age Corners-3; Olive Girls-21; in the scientific approach Sec. 26, Westphalia. , H Horse Fun Show will be SellingPopcorn Green Acre Girls-19; Green will have to share much of July 16 Maleck, Thomas L. Company to Edwin D. and The Kountry Kousins 4-H must work in the, fair food the responsibility for that and risk-benefit Patricia A. Weaver prop in Tuesday evening along with lunch stand. The members Acres-17; Nimble Fingers- consideration, the FDA says, and Ellen Elizabeth to John an impressive Scout Indian members are selling 12; Olive Boys-23; Prairie B> failure because of what could Joseph and Patricia Lou Sec 11 . Bath. popcorn for a club money plan .to help with the horse prove to be overly protective "If they are not hazardous, Ceremony presentation. barn painting project July 13; Victor-12; Fowler you prove it, and prove that Wednesday evening the raising activity. Every Fireballs-9; Bengal policies. In catching up on member who sold popcorn 31, starting at9 a.m. The size my reading last Sunday, I they never will be people will see the livestock of the ponies will be checked Community-26; Stoney and float parade, received a-4-H chevron while came across several articles hazardous." How does one Michigan State Oil And Gas Kathy Cushing received a 4- to make sure they are in the Green League-Charlies written by knowledgeable go about proving something bicentennial style revue, right class. The club can awards program, machinery H T-shirt for selling the Gang21 ; " Bengal people voicing this concern. cannot happen even though it most. Mrs. Thelma Joslen have 8 stalls at the fair for Community-1; Olive Boys- Margaret Flynn, hasn't happened in millions State-owned oil and gas lease rights in 103,725 acres visited the vegetable housing horses. Any member University of Missouri of trials in the past? Better will be offered at public auction beginning August 25, who is think in c of taking his 22; Eagle-5; Green Acreg-7; reasoning prevailed in the 1976 at 10:00 A.M. EDT., Terrace Room, Civic Center, gardens of members and Fowler FirebaUs-0; Stoney nutritionist, was unable to made selections for the. or her horse to the State 4-H establish correlation dark ages. 505 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, and What do you expect Show must have a negative Creek-7; Elsie 4 Corners-0; Attacking on another continuing until all descriptions have been offered. County Vegetable Garden Victor over Fowler Big p's. between egg eating and high fnomalenoer? Contest. Caren Rojas gave a Qoggins test for their horse. cholesterol levels that cause front, the FDA has demonstration, on "How to heart troubles in humans. In introduced a number of Included in this sale are 5,577- acres of Clinton County tie your shoes'*. fact, her study s*hov/ed' impractical and arbitrary lands located in T GN, R1W, T 7N, R1W; T 8N, Rs 3 BENGAL NEWS significantly more "efficacy" regulations and 4 W. The Bengal Community 4- correlation in heredity and which have resulted in We know the production of iood Hmembers received their 4- Extension heart problems than diet and withdrawal from the market and fiber takes now money.. .and of an increasing number of Specific descriptions and further particulars upon down-th&~road money. Our 4H0 fair books and discussed heart problems. request. years of tending experience and the fair exhibit Professor Hirman Drache animal health drugs long recognized to be useful and DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ''* insight is available to you today requirements. Volunteers to of'Minnesota is concerned Lands Division and will bo in years to come. make pies for the food stand about government important to the producer. Calendar This has happened because it Box 30028 were secured. Reports were regulations stifling initiative Lansing, MI 48909 given on the Barry County 4- and limiting the size of is not feasible for the ...weundaratanda, H trip. Members interested farms. He thinks our only manufacturers to make the growing man's July 30 State Hoi stein Shoot - Sleepy Hollow financial outlay to give the growing plant. in attending the Tiger Show, Midland Conservation Club - 6:30 hope for continued growth in baseball game at Detroit on July 30 Grain Drying p.m. production and effeciency is August 7 were urged to make Meeting -10 a.m. -12:30p.m. Aug. 5 4-H Fair through' bigger farms with their reservations right - Peet Center, Chesaning Superintendents' Meeting, larger equipment. He CHARLES BRACEY away at the County doesn't feel the part-time Manager July 31 Final Judging of 4- Smith Hall - 8 p.m. CARSON CITY FARM SERVICE Extension Office. H Gardens - All Day Aug. 7 4-H Glass Collection farmer need be eliminated, Your Local PCA Planner "FUN DAY" but believes he will have to (Vegetable & Flowere). Project JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE The Fowler Big D's 4-H Flower Garden Contest Aug. 10 County 4-H Tractor become a specialist in a MICHAEL CRUMBAUGH members discussed holding sponsored by Family Living Operators Contest - Jack chosen type of agriculture Loan Officer a "Fun Day" for the Council. Vegetable Garden Schwark's FArm, Ovid' - 9 and expand his operation, members^and voted to go to NEW IDEA CARSON CITY PHONE 584-3550 PHONE 224-3662 Contest sponsored by St. a.m. equipment and technology in Crystal Lake on July 27. Johns Exchange Club. Aug. 11 County 4-H Rifle at least the same ratio as 11G4S.US-27 ST. JOHNS Each family should bring a Aug. 2 4-H Horse Leaders - Shoot - Ingham County commercial producers. Central National Bank - 7:30 Conservation Club, Lansing - Perhaps 'one of our LAWN EQP. HAY p.m. i 6:30 pjn. > greatest concerns today was TOOLS SEVERAL Aug., 3 Bean & J3eet Field Aug. 13 Set up 4-H Fair voiced in a newsletter from GOOD SELECTION GOOD USED BLOWERS Day - MSU Bean & Beet , Aug, l£l8 Clinton County the Animal Health Division I.H.C. 46 BALER BUTLER BINS Farm, Saginaw. Tours at 4-H Fair of the Michigan Department ROTO TILLER 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24-26 4-H Dairy Days of Agriculture. The author RIDING MOWERS N.H.273W/EJECTOR Aug. 3 State Farm at M.S.U. whs concerned with the NEW & USED N.H.68 FIELD Management Tour, Aug. 31 Family Living Federal Drug N.H. 270 BALER Shiawassee County Council, Smith' Hall, 9f30 Administration's eli- 250 HONDA J.D. NO. 5 MOWER CULTIVATORS ' Aug. 4 County 4-H Trap a.m. . minating the feeding of (3) J.D. 5 BAR RAKE TRAIL BIKE J.D. NO. 11 MOWER GLENCO 18'TRAILER N.I. TRAILER MOWER 00 W/LEVELER •650 N.I. HAY CONDITIONER DO YOU THINK ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE J.D. HAY CONDITIONER J.D.CC14&'3Pt. M.F. 16'3 PT. W/LEVELER IN THE 88th DISTRICT HOUSE DISTRICT? TRACTORS (1) COLBY FORAGE BOX CASE 18' ID H&SFORAGE BOX '(11 GEHL FORAGE BOX TOM REED DOES1 ! 1130 M.F. J.D. 38 CHOPPER J.D. 2010 HAY & CORN HEAD J.D. A I.H. NO. 16 CHOPPER CULTIVATORS Vote in M.H.44/WIDE FRT. PICKUP-DIRECTCUT. I.H.C. 3414 INC. W/LOADER & CORN HEADS SEVERAL the\Republican M.F. 65 D FORD CHOPPER 'I.H.C.-M.F.-J.D.4&6 OLIVER 1550W/LDR. ROW 3 PT.81 FAST HITCH Primary I.H.C. A W/PLOW& CULT. N.H. HAY BIN£ OLIVER 60 J.D. 37 MOWER AUGUST 3rd 1- SPEED KING 20' WHEEL DISC HARROW W/LEVER N.I. UNI. EQUIP. Tom's family background, education and career reflect the ^J.D.BW16'6" ' J.D.-494 PLANTER 761 HAY HEAD dedication and concern he has for J.D. RWA 12'6" A.C. -4-ROW PLANTER 720 CORN HEAD BUY THE BEST! the rural community! KEWANEE12' , LILLISTON 14' ROLLING 721 HUSK BED HARROW 760 CHOPPEp • Planning Assistance • Construction Service M.F. NO. 52 2V DISC .1968 702 POWER UNIT • Full Line of Accessdries Two years graduate work in Dairy -I'jJSED 6 BOTTOM KOSCO i Born and raised on a Centennial 1967 701 POWER UNIT • Broad Range of Bin Sizes to Meet Your Needs Science HARROW dairy farm COMBINES 727 HUSK BED N.D.325W/8ROWBED 729SHELLER Organizer and leader of All County 'j.D.95Gas*W/CAB • Graduated from MSU with degree in N.I. NO. 313 HUSK BED 728 4l ROW NARROW '4-H Beef Club ^ 4 ROW CORN HEAD"" We also carry Animal Husbandry J.D. NO. 18 PICKER 763-3 ROW HEAD Judges several 4-H County Fairs 13' CUTTING PLATFORM N.I.325-314SHELLER, • Two years; with Michigan Livestock each summer J.D. 30W/BEANEduiP. KILL 300 BOX & AUGER Fqrpnsted Buildings & Dryers v Exchange' , Is active in FFA programs and has GLENAERCII . PLOWS J.D. 30 RASP Five and one-half years Agricultural employed several FFA boys on his J.D. 145 5-16 own farm J.D- 25 SPREADERS J.D. 145 6-16 - {Come See Us Today At Agent ^ A.C. 66 OLIVER 6-16 Presently with Michigan Farm United Methodist Church of Pompeii (2) I.H.C. 82 BEAN liH.C.4<14" TRAILER I.H.C. 2 BEATER BUTLER Bureau as the Crops and Livestock Ithaca Rotary Club - Ithaca Jaycees MISC. A.C. 5-16" Specialist for Michigan J.D. 40 J.D. i PT, 3-14" Gratiot Diversified Investors Club I.H. 155 ^GRI-BUILPER ( J.D, 400 MIXER GRINDER J.D. 145 4-16" SEMI MTD. Organizer .and coach of 4-H Michigan Cattle Feeders OLIVER-2 BEATER "rm ~* 2 -I.H.C. 20' WHEEL DRAG livestock Judging Team Association ' Active 31 yr. old farmer in Gratiot Michigan Farm Bureau -Alma Elks OPEN MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 - 5i30 FRICKE FARM SERVICE County Club SATURDAY 8:00* 4:00 4HHS. Ely Highway Ph, 334.7331 PAID FOR B\ CITIZENS FOR TOM HEED 1 MWdlaton Al LltWllltrPh. 517-4M-M54 •. V JULY 28.1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS. MICHIGAN 14-A choose to be an American Board approves ;-ii t« By Marsha York Freedom* should be tneirown laws. They believe program EDITOR'S NOTE: This is something valued^by every God had granted [his "land Farm Bureau the 4th in a series of articles American because many called America to them. We featuring essays written by people can not take freedom should be proud of pur At the July meeting of the Information will be given to county high school students for granted. heritage, but yet look to the News. County Board of Directors, the members as it is who competed for America in the colonial future on a much broader unanimous approval was available. scholarships to the Farm days, was a place to escape scale. America may not get given to introduction of the Other action at the board Bureau Young Peoples' the harsh rule of the king of any better but with the help SafeMark program In meeting included signing of Citizenships Seminar. England. It was a place of God I know we can be a Clinton County. a new updated Blue Cross strong and healthy nation. agreement, requesting a As an American I not only where people could create The. program constitutes a 1 have the opportunities of group purchasing plan column on Estate Planning freedom but that of viewing beginning with tires and in the county newsletter, set other nationalities, I can see batteries. A committee will up a Salute to Agriculture the way people of different be appointed by the board to committee which will plan cultures working together County Annual Oct. 12 look into needs in the county the Farm Bureau display at side by side together, get and to interview prospective the St, Johns Home Tour along. When foreign people dealers. September 25. < If it is begun in the county come to live here, they are Begin membership plans not only going to learn our only Farm Bureau members will feature ham dinner 'can buy Safemark products with the naming of township culture but that of many captains. One associate nations. Each nationality which are of highest quality Mark your calendar now At the July board meeting The ladies of Pilgrim Bill Kissane). and of a reasonable price, membership was approved. "Melts" in with all the other so many critics believe for Tuesday, Oct. 12 when the directors voted to United Methodist Church nationalities. In other words, that America is becoming the most important function subsidize the ticket price this will serve the meaL There will be election of it gains new meaning corrupt in the government. of the year takes place year and therefore the cost The most important item directors for the Bingham- everywhere it goes. As They find fault with our within the County Farm of a cafeteria style ham on the agenda will be policy 011 ve district and the Essex- Americans we share our system of government. Bureau. dinner will be $3 per ticket. development (se article by Lebanon District. Both Bill ideas and culture. , Americans are not censured Kissane and Jack Anderson Many people believe that in what they read or what present directors have been America is falling apart they do. The people control nominated for second terms. because of the different * what is going to happen Policy development of key Other nominations will come nationalities inside her. I within the government. This from the nominating believe this could never be & wny I like to be an committee and. from because a person has to American. I have a say in Community Groups. expect some sort of my government and how it's importance in Farm Bureau disagreement in a nation of nffli The Young Farmers will free speech, religion, and In so many countries of the By BIJLL KISSANE Meeting. The various County Farm By attending county be crowning the 1976 Farm press. We must stand behind world, freedom of religion, _rtlT^ - Bureau Committees will be Bureau Queen and will our rights as Americans and press, and speech is unheard t-OUNTY PRESIDENT annual you can voice your meeting with the P.D. announce the county live up to our own of. Freedom is not something Many Farm Bureau opinions and vote on the Committee to develop discussion meet winner. expectations. to be taken for granted, members consider Policy various issues. Resolutions resolutions concerning their Annual meeting delegates Development something that may also Irepresented from areas of interest. With the will be named. we do in the fall at the the floor at county annual by emphasis the County Farm individuals if they present B- * n _ __ ^ County and State Annual Bureau is placing on Local A bicentennial theme wOI Farm Bureau summer v*®*. that same resolution in Affairs, it is important that be carriedout and a contest writing to the chairman we take a close look at the for table centerpieces will However, I would like to prior to the reading of (hat _ . consider it ,In a different problems on the county and take place. < resolution. The important township levels. I urge you to fruit sale underway . SSSEKSffiSi thing is that it is you the take part in this most More details will be individual Fdrm Bureau important activity of the announced later and tickets and the general public are member who must take part MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE facing us year around. Farm Bureau. What's your will be available after.Sept. 1 in order to make the PJ>. opinion? Marketing Association (MACMA) is once again offering It is difficult for most of .us process successful. frozen fruit from Michigan producers during the month of to start the Policy JulyandearNAugust.DeafflinefororderingisAugust2.The Development procedure in quality will be tops and the prices are the best available. the spring and summer when Persons purchasing fruit will receive a pamphlet offering we k™w official action will Meet the candidates meeting suggestions for handling cherries, apple .slices and n0* be taken until several blueberries. The fruit will atrivebetween the dates of August months later. 16 and September 2 and persons ordering will be notified in The strength of the Farm offers view of 88th hopefuls advance of the time and place. Money must accompany Bureau Organization and the order tosave time on the day of delivery. Complete the order policies we develop lie in the Featured were the two^, participate. In closing each form below and return not later than August 2. fact that these policies By Judy Kissane democratic candidates, John candidate was given the Canoe trips on the Shiawassee, Flint, Cass and Saginaw river's can Order Deadline August 2,1976 Paymentfor fruit must originate with you the Clinton Farm Bureau Fox, of Clinton County and opportunity to give a closing take two hours or four days and offer a choice of farm, wilderness, accompany order. individual Farm Bureau sponsored a meet the Burton Stencel of Ionia statement. Following the city or industrial scenery. The Shiawassee, a peaceful stream me­ Clinton County Farm Bureau - member. Participating in a candidates meeting last county and three candidates program refreshments were andering through quiet countryside, offers the best canoeing between 407 E. Gibbs St. local Community Group is week Monday at Smith Hall running on the Republican served and the candidates Bancroft and Owosso. Paddlers will see the site of a former Indian in St. Johns. ticket, Donald Barr, Ionia had a chance to meet ireservation and trading post, Owosso's Curwood Castle and the St. Johns, Michigan 48879 the ideal way to present your The P.E.P. (Political birthplace of Thomas Dewey. The best canoeing on the Flint River views to fellow Farm Bureau County; Tom Reed, Gratiot personally with the is along a 20-mile section east af Flint between Columbiaville and Education Program) County, and Stanley Powell, audience. «« ORDER FO»« 7m members discuss various Committee headed by Mott Lake which features six miles of uninterrupted wilderness. Ionia County. Remember to vote Aug. 3 Canoeists on the Cass River in Tuscola and Saginaw counties will Dennis Phillips was in «.« « issues and start the ball as the Primary Election is pass through state game areas, rich farmland and small towns that charge of the evening's Each candidate was given . views the official policy of time for an opening just as important, if not began as logging camps. In contrast, the Saginaw River is an in­ ' »ICHIU»'S F*RH atst AWUHT the Farm Bureau. activities. Jim Pelham, more, so than the General dustrial corridor between Saginaw and Bay City. It is open to com­ county extension director statement after which a PLWIE OHDfn , M» ortonUl jjnuhan «PPlf SI leu !QF* (non-SugtrM) f JIO.BG. . . R IS tlUe that alttlOUgh all question and answer period Election. So remember to mercial shipping and should, be considered only by experienced canoe­ 'acted as moderator for the vote for the candidate of ists. The other rivers are recommended eveiffor^fledgling-paddleri. PUASEOWER 3or tinui M nrt puttJ c^rriM [luc.r.d s.n a sis 75 of your ideas will not become candidates. ) • . allowed the audience to ; *wc °««R »»»""i«>«- T*« """d"""'" "f* i™-«*.«o» MM.. official policy, certainly you your choiceSvithin the •party KWC o™ JM tlMll «»«« »,.«W. l,q»rH ..1) 9 J15.S0 C311, P1^.3 V™ P^t ill the of your choice Aug. 3. policy development Annual tour set for July 31 n.I*S£ WOtR 301 cirton(l) »lutb«rrl« tnoa-tuwrtl, g J „..(,&.j5fl..,. PrOCedUrCS. K u PLEASE oMtR K* cm-Mi) ^ 8.»»rH„ lor*»sio.io y° &* not a member of Over 100 persons from Each county director and a M PLEASE out. :— si,c.a P»ch„ P v-J&HT. Community Group you can farm and r*- ,y occupations each Young Farmer member will invite a guest ( still take part in the are expected to participate in the 4th Annual Rural family to visit 3 different Life insurance FLORIDA'S BEST procedure. Let your county farming operations. REORDER »/120t.HMp.rc„.Ml.DMm,0,,n,eCofle.SI,«.7i ^^ ^^f ^™ What Urban Tour sponsored by your position is on various Clinton County Farm Bureau On the tour this year will h irst Young Farmers. be S&H Farms which •«f-«.^ «* r»™..^« -,^,., ,rm P1MM. J^n^taS vJ"\ a includes an implement for two... business, Becks Apple Orchards and Moore's Seed Farm. Followine the Jour the group will go to the Mike Pettigrew farm for a pig will take roast and dinner. A slide presentation entitled "200 years of Agriculture" will be shown. than good i Joint Australian to sell your farmer One policy, one premium visits covers vboth of you. Let s at a profit Clinton County Farm Bureau is currently playing host to John Hawkins, a us show you how. wheat farmer from Western Australia. He is staying with Bill- Kissane and family and has Every farmer knows there's some element visited several farms in the area.^ Last week Hawkins of luck involved in selling grain and visited with some of the staff LEON RON MARK DON beans. How much depends on who you of the Michigan Farm Bureau to get a better FELDPAUSCH MOTZ SIMMON KEIM sell to and how. understanding of the Fowlor Manager ' organization and how it' St. Johns St. Johns Talk to us, your Michigan Elevator St. Johni works to serve the farmers PHONE PHONE PHONE Exchange marketing dealer. We're of Michigan. PHONE Hawkins hopes to get some part of 150 dealers teamed up farming ideas and to 224-3255 224-3363 593-3104 224-7263 exchange ideas with local with MEE to get the best farmers. possible price for Michigan farmers. As the largest " Farm Bureau handier of grain ahd beans in Calendar this state, MEE is in constant Office touch with all domestic and overseas markets. ' July 29—Bicentennial salute' to agriculture MEE is the leader in working to cut freight rates,.improve/ committee mee ting a t 1 Phone i224-325 5 county office, 8 p.m. rail service, and cut the cost of handling beans through con- July 3l--RuralUrban Tour, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., tainerization. ,, directors, Young Farmers A rabbit's foot is nice but as a MEE marketing elevator, we and guests. 1 Aug. 2--Deadline for fruit' have the marketing knowledge you need . See us today. orders Aug. 17--Board meeting Aug. 17--Mich. .Farm Bureau \ statewide Cabinet FARM BUREAU meeting, 10 a.m. to 3:30 ST. JOHNS CO-OP p'.m., Hilton Inn,' INSURANCE Aug. 19*-County Soybean GROUP. Tour, Gp.m-,' potluck supper, • ! MAKE THE CO^OP HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOUR' FARM NEEDS Sleepy Hollow Conservation Club. Firm Bureau Mutual • Firm Burem life • Community Service Iruurwce • Community Santo Acctptanct % Oct. .12-County Annual N. CLINTON , 224-2381 Meeting. JULY28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN15-A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1976

longer. Every qualified elector ,fo>be<5ualffled Electors: At the place or places ot holding CANDIDATES OF THE For the purpose of placing In COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, nomination, candidates or propositions that may be Sheriff, County Clerk, County present and In tine at the polls at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the election in said city or 0 E MO CRATIC AND nomination by all political participating In a non-partisan submitted. REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR parties participating therein, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, primary election for the NOTICE RELATIVE TO the hour prescribed for the Thau a * General Primary township as Indicated below, viz; Maple Rapids Village Hall within TO QUALIFY THE'SOCIALIST candidates for the following Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, following offices, viz: OPENING AND CLOSING OF closing thereof shall be allowed Election, will be held In the WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST offices, viz: County Commissioner and such JUDGE OF THE COURT OF THE POLLS CITYOFST.JOHNS said township.. > to vote. LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST CONGRESSIONAL United other Officers as are elected^at APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT THE POLLS OF SAID K 'COUNTY OF CLINTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF that time. Election Law. Act 116, P.A. 1954 LABOR PARTY, UNITED States Senator, Representative JUDGE, PROBATE COURT Section 720. On the day of any ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT, *< STATE OF MICHIGAN PLACING IN NOMINATION STATES LABOR PARTY, In Congress. TOWNSHIP supervisor, Clerk, JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT ••7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL ... , , ON CANDIDATES OF THE election, the polls shall be opened LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO LEGISLATIVE Representative. Treasurer, Trustee(s), JUDGE. at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1976 DEMOCRATIC AND HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Constables (s). AWfie p'latieor places of holding And for the purpose of electing shall be continuously open until 8 O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR VIGNETTE, AND Sheriff, County Clerk, County And for the purpose of placing In OF ELECTION, the,, election In said city or TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST Delegates to the County o'clock In the afternoon and no CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT Treasurer, Register of Deeds, nomination, candidates longer. Every qualified elector KELLEY E. CARTER to wish Ip as indicated below, viz; WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST Convention of the Democratic J GENERAL ELECTION Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, participating in a non-partisan Party. Clerkof saldtownshlp St."'Johns Municipal Building LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST BALLOT. County Commissioner and such primary election for the present and In line at the polls at 1 within said city LABOR PARTY, UNITED Also any additional amendments the hour prescribed for the Dated: July 28, 1976 For the purpose of placing In other Officers as are elected at following offices, viz: or propositions that may be STATES LABOR PARTY, that time. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF closing thereof shall be allowed FftR THE PURPOSE Of nomination by all political submitted. to vote. / LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO parties participating therein, TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT PLACING IN NOMINATION HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY NOTICE RELATIVE TO THE POLLS OF SAID GENERAL PRIMARY candidates for the following Treasurer, Trustee(s), JUDGE, PROBATE COURT OPENING AND CLOSING OF ELECTION CANDIDATES OF THE VIGNETTE, AND JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT DE'MO CRATIC AND offices, viz: Constables (s). THE POLLS To the Qualified Electors: CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT CONGRESSIONAL United JUDGE. 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR GENERAL ELECTION And for the purpose of placing In Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST States Senator, Representative nomination, candidates And for the purpose of electing Section 720. On the day of any Thata General Primary election BALLOT. ^ In Congress. Delegates to the County O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST participating in a non-partisan election, the pol Is shall be opened OF ELECTION. will be held in the LEGISLATIVE Representative. primary election for the Convention of the Democratic TOWNSHIP OF OVID LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST For the purpose of placing In at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and MILDRED E. McDONOUGH LABOR PARTY, UNITED COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, following offices, viz: Party. shall b&contlnuousiy open until 8 COUNTYOFCLINTON nomination by all political Sheriff, County Clerk, County Also any addltlonaliamendments Clerkof saldtownshlp STATES LABOR PARTY, JUDGE OF THE COURT OF o'clock In the afternoon ana" no Dated: July 28, 1976 STATE OF MICHIGAN ' parties participating therein, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT or propositions that may be within said Township on LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO candidates for the following longer. Every qualified ejector HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY Dra|n Commissioner, Surveyor, JUDGE, PROBATE COURT submitted. ' present and In line at the polls at TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 offices, viz: County Commissioner and such JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT NOTICE RELATIVE TO At the place or places of holding VIGNETTE, AND "CONGRESSIONAL United the hour prescribed for the other Officers as are elected at JUDGE. OPENING AND CLOSING OF closing thereof shall be altowed GENERAL PRIMARY the election In said city or CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT States Senator, Representative ELECTION GENERAL ELECTION that time. And for the purpose of electing THE POLLS to vote. townshlpas indicated below, viz: In Congress. TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Delegates to -^ the County Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 To the Qualified Electors: BALLOT. * . . LEGISLATIVE Representative. THE POLLS OF SAID Ovid Village Hall on Front Street Treasurer, Trustee(s), Convention of the Democratic Section 720. On the day of any ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Thata General Primary election For the purpose ot placing In Constables(s). Party. election, the polls shall be opened 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL within said township Sheriff, County Clerk, County And for the purpose of placing In Also any additional amendments at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and will be held In the nomination by all political Treasurer, Register of Deeds, REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 FOR THE PURPOSE OF nomination, candidates or propositions that may be shall be continuouslyopen until 8 O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY TOWNSHIP OF WESTPHALIA parties participating therein, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, COUNTYOFCLINTON PLACING IN NOMINATION candidates for the following participating In a non-partisan submitted. o'clock In the afternoon and rio OF ELECTION. CANDIDATES OF THE .county commissioner and such primary election for the- NOTICE RELATIVE TO longer. Every qualified elector STATE OF MICHIGAN oft Ices,-, viz: -other Officers as are elected at JOSEPHINE C. GOERGE D E MO CRATIC AND followlng offices, viz: OPENING AND CLOSING OF present and In line at the polls at , Clerkof saldtownshlp within said Township on. CONGRESSIONAL United that time. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,*1976 REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR States Senator, Representatve In JUDGE OF THE COURT OF THE POLLS ' -the hour prescribed for the Dated: July 28, 1976 TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk,\ APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 closing thereof shall be allowed At the place or places of holding Congress., Treasurer, Trustee(s), WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST JUDGE, PROBATE COURT Section 720. On the day of any to vote. the election In said city or LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST LEGISLATIVE Representative. Constables(s). township as indicated below, viz: COUNTY prosecuting Attorney, JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT election, the pol Is shall be opened THE POLLS OF SAID GENERAL PRIMARY LABOR PARTY, UNITED And for the purpose of placing in JUDGE. at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT ELECTION Westphalia Township Hall STATES LABOR PARTY, Sheriff, County Clerk, County nomination, candidates Treasurer* Register of Deeds, And for the purpose of electing shall be continuously open until 8 1 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL To the Qualified Electors: within said township LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO participating In a non partisan Delegates to the County o'clock In the afternoon and no REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, "primary election for the FOR THEi PURPOSE OF County Commissioner and such Convention of the Democratic longer. Every qualified elector O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY That a General Primary election PLACING IN NOMINATION VIGNETTE, AND following offices, viz: Party. present and inline at the polls at OF ELECTION. will be held In the CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT other Officers as are elected at JUDGE OF THE COURT OF CANDIDATES OF THE that flme.1 Also any additional amendments the hour prescribed for the JUNE F. BURNETT TOWNSHIP OF VICTOR DEMOCRATIC AND ,GENERAL- ELECTION APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT or propositions that may be .• COUNTYOFCLINTON TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, closing thereof shall be allowed Clerk of said township REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR BALLOT. JUDGE, PROBATE COURT submitted. to vote. Dated: July 28, 1976 STATEOF MICHIGAN Treasurer, Trustee(s), JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST NOTICE RELATIVE TO THE POLLS OF SAID within said Township on WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST For the purpose of placing In Constable(s). JUDGE. OPENING AND CLOSING OF ' TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 nomination by all political And for the purpose of placing in ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST And for the purpose of electing THE POLLS 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL At the place or places of holding parties participating therein, nomination, candidates Delegates to the County GENERAL PRIMARY LABOR PARTY, UNITED Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 the election In said city or STATES LABOR PARTY, • candidates for the following participating In a non partisan Convention of the Democratic Section 720. On the day of any ELECTION townshlpas indicated below, viz: offices, vlzu primary election for the O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO Party. election, the polls shall be opened OF ELECTION. To the Qualified Electors: Victor Township Hall . CONGRESSIONAL United following offices, viz: Also any additional amendments NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and NEIL HARTE within said township VIGNETTE, AND States Senator, Representative JUDGE OF THE COURT OF or propositions that may be shall be continuous! y open until 8 That a General Primary election FOR THE PURPOSE OF in Congress. APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT submitted. Clerk of said township will be held In the CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT o'clock in the afternoon and no Dated: July 28, 1976 PLACING IN NOMINATION GENERAL ELECTION LEGISLATIVE Representative JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NOTICE RELATIVE TO longer. Every qualified elector TOWNSHIP OF BINGHAM CANDIDATES OF THE JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT BALLOT. COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, OPENING AND CLOSING OF present and In line at the polls at COUNTYOFCLINTON D E MO CRATIC AND Sheriff, County Clerk, County JUDGE. STATE OF MICHIGAN • THE POLLS the hour prescribed for the REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR For the purpose of placing in Treasurer, Register of Deeds, And for the purpose of electing Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 closing thereof shall be allowed GENERAL PRIMARY within said Township on TO'QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, Delegates to the County TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 nomination by all political Section 720. On the day of any to vote, ELECTION WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST parties participating therein, County Commissioner and such Convention of the Democratic election, the polls shall be opened THE PO'.LS OF SAID To the Qualified Electors: At the place or places of holding LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST other Officers as are elected at * Party. the election In said city or candidates for the following at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, LABOR PARTY, UNITED offices, viz: that time. Also any additiona I amendments shall be continuouslyopen until 8 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL Thata General Primary election township as Indicated below, viz: STATES LABOR PARTY, TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, or propositions that may be At Lamb School, Vi mile south of CONGRESSIONAL United ' o'clock In the afternoon and no REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 will be.held in the LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO States Senator, Representative Treasurer, Trustee(s), submitted. M-21 on DeWitt Road within said v longer. Every Qualified elector O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY TOWNSHIP OF RILEY HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY in Congress. Constables(s). NOTICE RELATIVE TO present and In line at the polls at OF ELECTION. COUNTYOFCLINTON township VIGNETTE, AND And for the purpose of placing in OPENING AND CLOSING OF LEGISLATIVE Representative. the hour prescribed for the ONALEE MANEVAL STATE OF MICHIGAN CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT nomination, candidates THE POLLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, closing thereof shall be allowed Clerk of said township within said Township on GENER-AL ELECTION Sheriff, County Clerk, County participating In a non-partisan Election Law, Act 116, P.A. J954 to vote. Dated: July 28, 1976 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 PLACING IN NOMINATION BALLOT. primary election for the-- Section 720. On the day of any CANDIDATES OF THE Treasurer, Register of Deeds, THE POLLS OF ^SAID At the place or places of holding Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, following offices, viz: election, the polls shall be opened ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT the election „ in,, said city or DEMOCRATIC AND JUDGE OF THE COURT OF at>? o'clock In the forenoon, and REPUBLICAN-PARTIES OR For the purpose of placing In County Commissioner and such 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL GENERAL PRIMARY township as frftltrf feti below, viz: nomination by all political other Officers as are elected at APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT shall be continuously open until 8 REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 Riley Township Hall TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST JUDGE, PROBATE COURT ,0'clock In the afternoon and no ELECTION WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST parties participating therein, that time. O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY To the Qualified Electors: within said township candidates for the following TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT longer. Every qualified elector' OF ELECTION. FOR THE PURPOSE OF LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST JUDGE. present and In line at the polls at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, LABOR PARTY, UNITED offices, viz: Treasurer, Trustee(s), VERN UPTON That a General Primary election PLACING IN NOMINATION CONGRESSIONAL United Constables(sj. And for the purpose of electing the hour prescribed for the Clerkof saldtownshlp CANDIDATES OP THE STATES LABOR PARTY, closing thereof shall be allowed will be held In the _„„„_„ States Senator, Representative And for the purpose of placing In Delegates to the County Dated: July 28. 1976 DEMOCRATIC AND LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO Convention of the Democratic to vote. TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY in Congress. nomination, candidates COUNTY OF CLINTON REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR LEGISLATIVE Representative. participating In a non-partisan Party. THE POLLS OF SAID TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST VIGNETTE, AND Also any additional amendments ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT STATEOF MICHIGAN CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, primary election for the within said Township on. WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST Sheriff, County Clerk, County following offices, viz: or propositions that may*, be 7-O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL GENERAL PRIMARY LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST GENERAL ELECTION submitted. REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 BALLOT. Treasurer, Register of Deeds, JUDGE OF THE COURT OF ELECTION At the place or places of holding LABOR PARTY, UNITED Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE RELATIVE TO O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY To the Qualified Electors: STATES LABOR PARTY, OPENING AND CLOSING OF OF ELECTION. the election in said city or County Commissioner and such JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, townshlpas indicated below, viz: LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO For the purpose of placing In JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT THE POLLS F.BRUCE WOOD nomination by all political other Officers as are elected at That a General Primary election Lebanon Township Hail HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY that time. JUDGE. Ejection Law, Act 116, P.A 1954 f Clerkofsaldcity parties participating therein, will be held In the within said township VIGNETTE, AND TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, And for the purpose .of electing Section 720. On the'day of any Dated: July 28, 1976 TOWNSHIP OF EAGLE FOR THE, PURPOSE OF CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT candidates for the following Delegates to the County- election, the pol Is shall be opened offices, viz: • Treasurer, Trustee(s), COUNTY OF CLtNTON PLACfNffjN NOMINATION GENERAL ELECTION Constables (s). Convention of the Democratic at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and Jij.UU.IU «• •"• Ul .U- 1 T"' 'STATE OF MICHIGAN CANDIDATES i' .-OF:/ THE BALLOT. CONGRESSIONAL United Party. shall be continuouslyopen until 8 w States Senator, Representative And for the purpose of placing In s WhT(T^aia'T5w1iSi WorT"™™**' DEMOCRATIC AND nomination, candidates Also any additional amendments o'clock In the afternoon and no To the Qualified Electors: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 For the purpose of placlng^ln In Congress. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR participating In a non-partisan or propositions that may be longer. Every qualified elector At the place or places of holding TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST nomination by all political LEGISLATIVE Representative. submitted. present and In line at the polls at That a General Primary COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, primary election for the the election in sold city or WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST parties participating therein, foMowing offices, viz: NOTICE RELATIVE TO the hour prescribed for the Election will be held In the townshlpas indicated below, viz: candidates for the following Sheriff, County Clerk, County - ClTYOFDEWlTT" LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST JUDGE OF THE COURT OF OPENING AND CLOSING OF closing thereof shall be allowed LABOR PARTY, UNITED offices, viz: Treasurer, Register of Deeds, THE POLLS to vote. . COUNTY OF CLINTON Eagle Township Hall Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT . «TATES LABOR PARTY, CONGRESSIONAL United JUDGE, PROBATE COURT Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 THE POLLS OF SAID i STATE OF MICHIGAN within said township States Senator, Representative County Commissioner and such * ON LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT Section 720 On the day of any ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY In Congress. other Officers as are elected at election, the polls shall be opened 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WlLL ^TUESDAY. AUGUST 3,1976 FOR THE PURPOSE OF that time. JUDGE. VIGNETTE, AND LEGISLATIVE Representative. And for the purpose of electing at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 At the place or places of holding PLACING IN NOMINATION TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, CANDIDATES OF THE CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Delegates to the County shall be continuously open until 8 O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY the election In said city or Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Trustee(s), tojvnshlp as indicated below, viz: D E MO CRATIC AND GENERAL ELECTION Convention of the Democratic o'clock in the afternoon and no OF ELECTION. BALLOT. Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Constables(s). v longer. Every qualified elector PORTER MARTIN REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR And for the purpose of placing In Party. cJTY OF DEWITT TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST - Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, Also any additional amendments present and in line at the polls at Clerk of said township County Commissioner and such nomination, candidates Fire Hall on 118 So. Bridge St WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST For the purpose of placing In or propositions that may be the hour prescribed for the Dated: July 28, 1976 nomination by all political other Officers as are elected at participating In a non-partisan closinq thereof shall be allowed i w'ithtn said city LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST primary election for the submitted. LABOR PARTY, UNITED parties participating therein, that time. NOTICE RELATIVE TO to vote. TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, following offices, viz: i FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATES LA BOR PARTY, candidates for the following OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS OF SAID E N E L offices, viz: Treasurer, TrusteeCsn JUDGE OF THE COURT OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT IL E CT 10V "»"»*'" PLACING IN NOMINATION LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT THE POLLS HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY CONGRESSIONAL United Constables (s)., Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1?54 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL To the Qualified Electors: CANDIDATES OF THE And for the purpose of placing In JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, D|EMOCRATIC AND VIGNETTE, AND States Senator, Representative Section 720. On the day of any REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 In Congress.. nomination, candidates JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY That a General Primary election REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT * JUDGE. election, the polls shall be opened GENERAL ELECTION LEGISLATIVE Representative. participating In a non-partisan at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and OF'ELECTION. , will be held In the TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST- primary election for the And for the purpose of electing TOWNSHIP OF BENGAL WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST BALLOT. COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, shall be continuously open until 8 WALTER KEILEN Sheriff, County Clerk, County following offices, viz: Delegates to the County o'clock In the afternoon and no Clerkof saldtownshlp COUNTYOFCLINTON LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST JUDGE OF THE COURT OF Convention of the Democratic STATE OF MICHIGAN LABOR PARTY, UNITED Treasurer, Register of Deeds, longer- Every qualified elector Dated: July 28, 1976 For the purpose of placing In Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT Party. within said Township on STATES LABOR PARTY, nomination by all political Also any additional amendments present and In line at the polls at County Commissioner and such JUDGE, PROBATE COURT. the hour prescribed for the TUESDAY* AUGUST 3,1976 L BERTARIAN PARTY TO parties participating therein, JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT or propositions that may be At the place or places of holding HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY other Officers as are elected at closing thereof shall be allowed candidates for the following that time. JUDGE. submitted. GENERAL PRIMARY the election in said city or V.I G N E T T E , Af N D offfces, viz: / NOTICE RELATIVE TO to vote. ELECTION TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, And for the purpose of electing THE POLLS OF SAID township as Indicated below, viz: CANDIDATES ON THE.fJEXT CONGRESSIONAL United OPENING AND CLOSING OF To the Qualified Electors: Township Hall GENERAL EL E QTtiO N 'Treasurer* Trustee(s), Delegates to the County ELECTIONWILLBEOPENAT States Senator, Representative Convention of the Democratic- THE POLLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, within said township BALLOT. - jjfjf. *,. ih Congress. Constabies(s). 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL And for the purpose of placing in Party. _, _ Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 Thata General Primary election FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEGISLATIVE Representative. Section 720. On the day of any REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 will be held In the i &;* • • nomination, candidates Also any additional amendments O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY PLACING IN NOMINATION COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, or propositions that may be election, the polls shall be opened TOWNSHIP OF DUPLA1N CANDIDATES OF THE For the purpose of placing in Sheriff, County Clerk, County participating in a non-partisan OF ELECTION. nomination by ail^pptl.ficaj primary election for the submitted. „„ at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and COUNTYOFCLINTON DEMOCRATIC AND Treasurer, Register of Deeds, shall be continuously open until 8 MANLEY HUNT STATE OF MICHIGAN plrtles participating MereJn, following offices, viz: NOTICE RELATIVE TO , Clerkof saldtownshlp REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR candidates for thej following • Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, OPENING AND CLOSING OF o'clock in the afternoon and no within said Township on. < TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST County Commissioner and such JUDGE OF THE COURT OF Dated: July 28, 1976 offices, viz: * •$ *» APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT THE POLLS . longer. Every qualified elector TUESDAY, AUGUST3,1976 WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST, 1 other Officers as are elected at CONGRESSIONAL •• United JUDGE, PROBATE COURT Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 present and In line at the polls at At the place or places of holding LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST that time. the hour prescribed for the the election In said city or States Senator, Representatve In JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT Section 720. On the day of any GENERAL PRIMARY LABOR PARTY, UNITED f TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, closing thereof shall be allowed townshlpas Indicated below, viz: STATES LABOR PARTY, Cdngress. t\ JUDGE. \ election, the polls shall be opened ELECTION - LEGISLATIVE Representative. Treasurer, Trustee(s), at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and •to vote. Township Office In Library LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO Constables(s). And for the purpose of electing To the Qualified Electors: building, W. Main St. In Elsie COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Delegates to the County shall be continuously open until B THE POLLS OF SAID HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY And for the purpose of pladngjn ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, VIGNETTE, AND Sheriff, County Clerk, County Convention of the Democratic o'clock In the afternoon and.™ Thata General Primary election within said township Treasurer, Register of Deeds, nomination, candidates longer. Every qualified elector 7 O'CLOCK A.M, AND WILL CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT participating in a non-partisan Party. will be held In the Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, Also any additional amendments present and in line at the polls at REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERAL ELECTION primary election for the .'O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY TOWNSHIP OF WATERTOWN PLACING IN NOMINATION BALLOT. County Commissioner and such or propositions that may be the hour prescribed for the COUNTYOFCLINTON other Officers as are elected at following offices, viz: closing thereof shall be allowed OF ELECTION. CANDIDATES OF THE JUDGE OF THE.COU,RT OF submitted. - STATEOF MICHIGAN ttfet time. NOTICE RELATIVE TO to vote. LYOLA D. DUNKEL D EMOCR ATI C AND For the purpose of placing In APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT Clerkof saldtownshlp within said Township on REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR nomination by all political TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS OF SAID TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 *\ Treasurer, Trustee!si. JUDGE, PROBATE COURT .Dated: July 28, 1976 TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST parties participating therein, JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT THE POLLS ELECTIONWILLBEOPENAT At the place or places of holding Constable (s). Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST candidates for the following 'JUDGE. the election In said city or LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST offices, viz: Apd for the purpose of placing in Section 720. On the day of any REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 township as Indicated below, viz: nomination, cart d (dates And for the purpose of electing O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY LABOR PARTY, UNITED CONGRESSIONAL United Delegates to the County election, the pot Is shall be opened GENERAL PRIMARY Old Wacousta School Gym participating In a non-partisan at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and OF ELECTION. < STATES LABOR PARTY, States Senator, Representative Convention df the Democratic ELECTION wlthin'sald township LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO primary election for the shall be continuously open until 8 VICTOR HOPP To the Qualified Electors: In Congress. following offices, viz: Party. FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY LEGISLATIVE Representative. o'clock In the afternoon and no Clerk of said townahlp NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PLACING IN NOMINATION JUDGE OF THE COURT OF Also any additional amendments Dated: July 28, 1976 VIGNETTE, AND COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, or propositions that may be longer. Every qualified elector Thata General Primary election CANDIDATES OF THE APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT present and In line at the polls at CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT Sheriff, County Clerk, County submitted. will be held In the D EMO CRATIC AND GENERAL ELECTION JUDGE, PROBATE COURT the hour prescribed for the TOWNSHIP OF DALLAS Treasurer, Register of Deeds, JUDGE", DISTRICT COURT NOTICE RELATIVE TO REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR BALLOT* Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, OPENING AND CLOSING OF closing thereof shall be allowed COUNTYOFCLINTON TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST JUDGE. to vote. GENERAL. PRIMARY • STATE OF MICHIGAN County Corhmlsstoner and such And for'the purpose of electing THE POLLS ELECTION ' ' WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST _ For the purpose of placing In other Officers as are elected at Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 THE POLLS OF SAID within said Township on LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST nomination by all political Delegates to ,the County ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT To the Qualified Electors: ' ' ' TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 that time. Convention of the Democratic Section 720. On the day of any NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, LABOR PARTY, UNITED 'parties participating therein, TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, election, the polls shall be opened 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL At the,place or places of holding STATES LABOR PARTY, candidates for the following 'party, s REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 Thata General Primary election the election In said city or Treasurer, Trustee(s), Also any, additional amendments at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, an„d , will be held In the LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO offices, viz: Constables (s). O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY township as Indicated below, viz: HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY o£ propositions that may be shall be continuous! y open until 8 TOWNSHIP OF BATH CONGRESSIONAL United And for the purpose^ placing In o'clock In the afternoon and rio OF ELECTION. ' ' Dallas Township Half VIGNETTE, AND States Senator, Representative Submitted; PAUL E. GRAFF, Jr. COUNTYOFCLINTON within said township nomination, candidates NOTICE RELATIVE TO longer. Every qualified elector STATE OF MICHIGAN' . CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT In Congress. Clerk of said township GENERAL ELECTION participating In a non-partisan OPENING AND CLOSING OF present and In line at the polls at wlthln.satd ToWnshlp on', i .-• FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEGISLATIVE Representative. primary election for the r .Dated; July 28, 1976 BALLOT. THE POLLS _ the hour prescribed for the > TUESDAY, AUGUST. 3, f97« PLACING IN NOMINATION COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, following offices, viz: Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 closing thereof shall be allowed At the*place or places of holding CANDIDATES OF THE Sheriff, County Clerk, County JUDGE OF THE COURT OF Section 720. On the day of any to vote. the election In said dtyA'or D E MO CRATIC AND For the purpose of placing in Treasurer, Register of Deeds, APPEALS; CIRCUIT COURT THE POLLS OF SAID Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, ejection, the polls shall be opened GENERAL PRIMARY townshlpas indicated below,jvtz: REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR nomination by a|| political JUDGE, PROBATE COURT atJ7 o'clock in the forenoon,-and ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT Precinct No. 1-At the Bath Town TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST parties participating therein, County Commissioner and such JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL ELECTION other Officers as are elected at shall be continuously open until Q To the Qualified Electors; Hall In Bath ; / WORKERS PARTY,-SOCIALIST candidates for the following JUDGE. o'clock In the afternoon and no REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST offices* viz: . that time. And for the purpose of electing O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Preclcnt No. 2-At the p»rK Like TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, longer. Every qualified elector That a General Primary election LABOR PARTY, UNITED CONGRESSIONAL United Delegates to the County present and In line at ihe polls at OF ELECTION. improvement Hall on Park Lake STATES LABOR PARTY, States Senator, Representative Treasurer, Trustee(s), Convention of the Democratic ALICE SULLIVAN will be held In the Road within said township.'' - Constables (s). the hour prescribed for the * TOWNSHIP OF OLIVE LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO In Congress. ' Party. Clerk of said town Slip LEGISLATIVE Representative. And for the purpose of placing in closing thereof shall be allowed COUNTY OF CLINTON FOR THE PURPOSE - OK HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY Also any additional amendments to vote, Dated: July 28, 1976 VIGNETTE, AND COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, nomination, candidates or propositions that may be STATE OF MICHIGAN PLACING IN NOMINATION participating In a non-partisan TflE POLLS OF SAID within said Township on, • .CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT Sheriff, Courity Clerk, County submitted. CANDIDATES OF THE Treasurer, Register of Deeds, primary election for the ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 DEMOCRATIC AND GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE RELATIVE TO 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND WILL BALLOT. Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, following offices, viz: OPENING AND CLOSING OF At the place or places of holding REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR JUDGE OF THE COURT OF REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 thev election in said city or / County Commissioner and such THE POLLS GENERAL PRIMARY TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST For the* purpose of placing In other Officers as are elected at APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY townshlpas Indicated-below^li: WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST r Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 OS ELECTION. ELECTION nomInatlon by all political that time. JUDGE, PROBATE COURT Section 720. On the day of any Olive Township Hall LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT. I ELLA MAE TERPENNING To the Qualified Electors! Within said township parties participating therein, TOWNSHIP Supervisor, clerk. election, the polls shall be opened LABOR PARTY, UNITED candidates, for the following JUDGE. p Clerkofsaldcity NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, FOR THE PURPOSE" OF STATES i LABOR PARTY, Treasurer, Trustee(s)( at 7 d'clock In the forenoon, and That a General Primary election PLACING IN NOMINATION offices, viz: "•* Constables (s). And for the purpose of electing shall be continuously open until 8 Dated: July 28, 1976 LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO CONGRESSIONAL United will be held In the E CANDIDATES OF THE HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY And for the purpose of placing fn Delegates to the County' o'clock In the afternoon and no ? ' ' . TOWNSHIP OF GREENBUSH States Senator, Representative nomination, candidates, * Convention of the Democratic TOW DEMOCRATIC AND longer. EVery qualified elector COUNTYOF CLINTON REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR vi £ NET-re*.AND In Congress. / participating In a non-partisan Party. present and In line at the potts at, !• STATEOF MICHIGAN TO QUALIFY THE SOCIALIST CANDIDATES ON THf^ NEXT LEGISLATIVE Representative. primary election for the Also any additional amendments the hour prescribed for the O'EHERAL PRIMARY within said Township on WORKERS PARTY, SOCIALIST GENERAL ELECTION ^ COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, following offices, viz: or propositions that may be closing thereof shall be allowed ELECTION ' TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1976 LABOR PARTY, COMMUNIST BALLOT. Sheriff, Courfty Clerk, County JUDGE OF THE COURT OF submitted. to vote. To the Qualified Electors! , At the place or places of holding LABOR PARTY, * UNITED i, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE RELATIVE TO THE POLLS / OF SAID 'NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the election In sold- city or /STATES LABOR PARTY, Nor the purpose of placing In Drain Commissioner, surveyor, JUDGE, PROBATE COURT OPENING AND CLOSING OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT That a General Primary election township as Indicated below, vizi LIBERTARIAN PARTY TO nomination by ail political County Commissioner and such JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT THE POLLS CL 0CK A M A parties participating therein, other Officers as are elected at lJ?.'. . - '. ND WILL will beheld In the - * „ Oretnbush Township Hall on HAVE ITS NAME, PARTY JUDGE. Election LaWj Act 116, P.A. 1954 • REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 candidates'for the following that time. , _^ And for the purpose ot electing Section 720, On the day of any I TOWNSHIPOPM»HX French Road VIGNETTE, AND O'CLOCK P.M. OF SAID DAY I COUNTY OF CLINTON CANDIDATES ON THE NEXT offI

I 4 JULY 28, 1976 dlNTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN 16-A BANNISTER UNITED-METHODIST CHURCH Next Week in ReV. EmmelKa dwell Obituaries ASSEMBI.YOFGon Victor Twp. and Virgil of at the Carter Funeral Home S US-27 & E.Baldwin Roy Ormsby - Joseph F. Egcr, Jr.. Pastor Owosso; 13 grand children in Elsie. Mr. Randall died Clinton County churches 10:00 am. - Sunday School Saturday at .his home .In 11-00 am. • Morning Worship ST. JOHNS-Funeral and 2' great grandchildren. 6:30 p.m • Youth Service- services were held Tuesday, Titusville, Florida'. He had All Churches in Clinton County ire invited to send '7:30 pm, • Sunday Evening t July 27 from Osgood Funeral Edward Koski reside^ in Elsie mcBt of his their weekly announcements to The Clinton County life. I- CONGREGATlONALCHHISTIAN home for Roy Ormsby, 86, DEWITT - Funeval News, They must reach us by 10 a.m, Monday to insure CHURCH , 807 E. Walker, St. Johns. The Rev. David Miles publication in the current week's issue. 410S. Maple Ave,.Maple Rapids < services were held July 23 officiated and burial was Rev. lleclor Goodall - Pastor He diid July 23 at Clinton from DeWitt Area Chapel for Phone E82-4165 Memorial Hospital following made in Riverside Edward Koski,*65, 1697 Cemetery, Elsie. to a.m. Worship Service a long illness. U a.m. ChurchSehool Cutler Rd., DeWitt, who died Mr, Randall was born,in KlIlSTCOViHKdATUlNALCIinU'lI Holy Days • Holy Day Eve, 4:30 p.m, 7:00 Rev. Darold Boyd JF.IlllVXlt'SWITNHSSKS {MllTIl llll.KV Hini.KCliriU'll 7 pm. Song Festival (Everyone July 20 at Lsansing General Durand Jan. 18, 1916 to Ray MapleAvenueatSlalcSlreel " Witlard Farrier. Pastor o'clock p.m. Holy Day • 6:30 & 8:30 welcome) AvcnllM Carenn. Minister Kingdom Hall a.m officiated with burial at Hospital. mi North 1-anslngSt. luxated i j mile cast of Francis llnad and Hazel Randall and onChadwickltoad Sorrowful Mother Novena-During school South Bingham Cemetery. Tuesday. 7:30 pm - Congregation Book Wed. Night 6:30 & 7:30 choir practices Father Frances Murray married Dorothy Matthews. 10 a.m. - Sunday School year 7:30 p.m. Summer months B:00 Thurs. Night 8p,m, Fellowship Service Studies Text studies "The Nations Shall o'clock p.m. Mr. Ormsby was born in , Sunday, Aug. 1 1 Ham- Worship Service officiated with burial at He was a retired pump Know That 1 Am Jehovah - How" Sacrament of Penance-Saturdays 3:30 (0 Wells County, Ind., Aug..23, 10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:to pm - Theocratic 4:00 o'clock p.m. and after 7:00 o'clock DeWitt Cemetery. Mr. Koski station operator at the 1 Ministry School - Texts Csed- "Bible" 1889, the son of John and Wednesday, Aug. 4 p.m. mass. Eureka Area had lived in the DeWitt area Kennedy Space Center in 6:45 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 81 and "Aid to, Bible Cnderstandlng" H*30 HOPE 1-lTHKH AN CIICHCH 1st Fridays-Thursday from ll:00a,m. to Elizabeth Ormsby. pm".Service Meeting 308 W. Herbisonltd 12:00 p.m, 3:30 to 4:30 p,m. & 7:30 p.m. for the past 47 years. He was Florida. Sunday H-:w a m • Public Lecture - DeWltt until all are heard CONGREGATIONAL He moved to Michigan* in Church Office Hours: (iiven hy Qualified flepresentatlvc of the born Sept. 16, 1909 in He is survived by his wife; Monday thru Friday SundaySchool 9<*.m Baptism • Sundays at 12:30 p.m, by ap­ CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1919 to Ovid Twp. and lived Walchlmu'r. Bible and Tract Society, Worship 10:30a.m. pointment. Other arrangements by 2619E, Maple Rapids ltd. Washington, Pa., the son of daughter, Mrs. Linda 8:30 a.m. to noon 1ir-3o a m • Walchlower Study • Current at the E. Walker residence appointment. DougM.Joiles, Pastor Joseph and Catherine Robinson, Lake Ci.ty, Tel: 224-2636 ISMIC of the "Wutchtower" magazine Ph.one 224-7709 since 1936. studies Sunday • Gnlewkoski. Florida; a sister, Mrs. Dora Pl'HIJC INVITED ST. ANNE-S KPISCOPAI.CII CHCH On Dec. 12, 1912, in Wells NO COLLECTION TAKEN Corner US-27 and Webb Itoa d 10 a.m.-Sunday School for everyone On Sept. 14, 1931, he was Waggoner, Northport; and First United Methodist church Rev. Glenn V. Cathey. Jr.. Vicar Elsie Area It a.m.-Worship Service County, he was married to married in West Virginia to two granddaughters. BOX 128 Residence 669-30G7 Wednesday the former Greace Beaty. / Church (J69-3967- the former Helen Baker. 200 East State Street First & Third Sundays" ELSIKMETHODIST CHURCH li:30 p.m.-Junior Choir A farmer, he was a St. Johns. Michigan 48B79 Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Rev, David Litchfield, Minister 7:O0p.m.-Senlor Choir An employe of Motor Chl'flf'll OFTHK NAZAHKNK 7:30 p.m.-Blble Study member of Price United 515 NurlhUnsins Street Second & Fourth Sundays 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship Wheel, he retired after 37 William Cushing Francis Carl Johannides, Holy Communion 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School, Supt. Merle B:30 p.m.-Praycr Service Methodist Church and Senior Itev Kenneth Anderson Nursery provided for all services. years of service. Minister Phone 224-7950 Baese Citizens. 10:ui) a m - Sunday School Surviving are his wife, William E. Cushing, 72, Worship Service 10 a.m. 11:00 am - Morning Worship . Surviving are his wife, Helen of DeWitt; 2 Tucson, Ariz, died July 25 in fi.l&pm - Young People's Service VAI.LKY FARMS BAPTIST CHt'UCH OUPLAINMETHODISTCHURCH Grace; 1 daughter, Mrs. 214 E. State Rd. daughters, Charmaine Tucson. , Sunday, July 11 7:00 pm - Evening Worship. • Rev.DavidUtchfleM.Minister » Matherton Helen Parker, Rt. 5, St. Rev. Gordon Showers will be Wednesday. 7:30 pm - Bible Study and Lansing 10 a.m.- Sunday School, SupL Kenneth Cairnduff of Flushing and He was a former resident guest minister for the worship prayer hour. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Kiger . Johns; 3 sons, Glen Ormsby, of Grand Ledge and was service. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11 a.m. • Worship Service Area Sue Ellen Harper, Novi; 2 5:30 p.m. Youth Groups Beginning with -East Lansing, Darrell sons, Dean and Roger Koski, employed at Fisher Body in the 4lh Grade. Ormsby, Zepher Hills, Fla.' Sunday, July 18 Wednesday MATHERTON COMMUNITY both of DeWitt, and 8 Lansing. The Brownlee Family a singing 7:00 p.m. Evening Service FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH CHURCH and Russell Ormsby, St. grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, j group will minister during the FtlEE METHODIST CIIUICH 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Johns; 9 grandchildren; 4 worshio hour. * ;io5 Church Street 11 a.m. Worship Service 2:00 p.m. • Sunday School Abigail F. Stephens Phone 224-3349 6:30 p.m. Junior & Senior B.Y.F. 3:00 p.m. - Worship Service great grandchildren and 2 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Cushing; 3 sons Eldon of itev. Kodney Dean SOCTHDeWlTTClll'IU'H Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Junior and Senior sisters. Boist Randall Larising, William of DeWitt Ministers office hours for the summer: OF CHRIST Choir Practice Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and 111:00 a.m Sunday School 2931 Herbison beside DeWitt High School and Barry of Austin; Tex. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer and Bible Friday, 9 a.m • 12 noon. Minister: Dr. JamesGirdwood ' Study ELSIE (C)-- Funeral and 5 grandchildren. fi:m p m Evening Worship Tel,G69-5000 or 626-6006 Wacousta Claude Green Church Office Hours: Wednesday 9:20 a.m. Bible School services for Boist Randall 60, Funeral services were not fi:30 pm C.Y.C Area Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs­ 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship were held Wednesday July 21 complete at press time. 8:00 pm, Bible Study and Prayer Ser­ Communion Weekly DUPLAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST LAINGSBURG-Claude L. day. 9-12 n.m. 4 1-3:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 3miles west Ovid-Elsie High School WACOUSTA COMMUNITY UNITED a.m - 12 noon. vice : » 6:30 p.m. Youth Groups Green, 84, 7950 Doyle Rd., 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship 5565 E. Colony Road METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Justin Shcpard, Minister Rev.Edward F. Otto, pastor Laingsburg died July 15 at Bill Nichetson, Youth Minister Phone 62S-EG23 . 7:30 p.m. Hour of Power: Prayer and 9:45 n.m, • Sunday School Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Pleasant View Medical Care SALEM UNITED Bible Study II a.m. - Church Church School Classes 11:15 a.m. Facility in Corunna. METHODIST CHURCH Thursday, 6p.m. • Youth fellowship and adult Bible Jr. and Sr. Hi Y.F. 6:00 p.m. nnsTHAPTisTOinun \ 7:30 p,m, Calling Program Funeral services were US27 and County Line Rd. Bible Study Cherub Choir, Wednesday 3:45 p.m. SI2S. US-27 Pastor Terry MacArthur 7 p.m. - Evening Service > Youlh Choir, Thursday 6:45 p.m. held July 17 from Si. Johns, Mich. 7 p.m. - Wednesday • Prayer Meeting How are you Chancel Choir, Thursday 7:30 p.m. UP v. I'rlw F. Meuwkoop. Pa si or Phone 224-6166 FIRST BAPTIST CHL'RCH Laingsburg Congregational A fundamental Bible believing church. Worship 9:00 a.m. OFDeWlTT.SBC WSCS Noon Meetings every 3rd Wednes­ day ' Church. Dr. Gordon 9 45 Sam Bible School Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Rev. Jerry Cole. Pastor ST.CYR1LCATHOL1CCHUHCH Ham Worship .Service Tues. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study MOGRDeWitlRd. Rev. ThomasM. Kowalczyk. Pastor WXYZ Noon Meeting every 1st Wednes^ McKenzie .officiated with Ham Children's Churches Wed. 7:00 p.m. Jr. Hi MYF Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. P.O.Box 97.517 E. MainSt. day burial at Laingsburg' 6pm Youth Hour 3rd Thurs. 7:30 p.m. United Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. Bannister 4B807 Phone: 862-5270 Council on Ministries every 2nd Wednes­ supposed to know 7 p m Evening Worship Methodist Women IS o'clock - Church Training Sunday Liturgies: Saturday - 7:00 p.m. day at 7:30 Cemetery. Kiich Wed 7pm Bible Study and prayer. 7 o'clock Evening Worship Sunday • 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. H p m - Choir practice - Jr. Basketball 3rd Sat. 6:30 p.m. Family Night Administrative Board, 4th Monday or Mr. Greene was born April Midweek Prayer Service 7:30, Youth Holy Day Liturgies: 7:00 a.m. and B:00 every 3rd month. Nursery for babies and small children for fellowship 2nd & 4th Sunday at B o'clock. 20, 1892 on the family farm all services p.m. Join us In worship where "everybody is Confessions: One half hour, before all on Price Rd. in Clinton Church office hours somebody and Christ is Lord." 9-12 & 1-3 Mon thru Kri Sunday Liturgies. what to believe? For more information call 669-9752 or County. He was the son of SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST write Box 306. DeWitt. Victor Charles and Emma Greene. i400S.Oakland f More and mo're articles about funeral costs I'aul E. Pernio, Pastor EAGLE UNITED He attended Blood School. ST. JOHN'S I.CTIIKHANCHL'HCH Services held on Saturday METHODIST CHUnCH Townshii VALLEY FARM UNITED Rev. Ray McBratnle, Pastor He was -a retired farmer are appearing in newspapers and'maga­ 915 a.m - Church Service P ENTECOSTAL CHURCH Slimmer Schedule 10:30 a,m, - Sdbbalh School Service Telephone 627-6533 or 489-3807 GROVE BIBLECHURCH and Motor Wheel Employee. zines, and they all tell different stories. Divine Worship — 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.. Rev. Neil Bolinger, pastor 9:30 a,m. - Morning Worship Rev. Robert Prange. Pastor each .Sunday 155E.£lateKd. 10:30 a.m. - Church School Price and Shepardsvilk Roads On Sept. 20, 1916 he was How are you supposed to know which .Sunday School and Bible Classes — 3:15 Phone 4B9-1705 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Bible Study and 10:00 a.m. - SundaySchool. Classes for married in Sciota Twp. to the u m each Sunday 9:30 a.m, - Sunday School prayer meeting all ages claims are true and which are false? Holy Communion — 1st and 3rd Sundays, WKSTl'JMiltIM I'NITKI) 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship former Bessie J. Brendahl. METHODIST CI ICHCII 7:30 p.m. • Sunday evening Evangellsitc 6:30 p.m. • Young People both services Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. - Youth Service She preceded him in death Church Office Hours — 9 a.m. • 12 Inoonl Cornerof Parksand Grove ltd. 7:30 p.m. - Evening Service We suggest that you visit various funeral Itev. BrianK. Sheen,Minister Thursday. 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Wednesday, prayer meeting in 1975. Monday through Friday We cordially invite you to attend any or Telephones 9:3(1 a m - Worship Service EAGLE FOURSQUARECHURCH Ladies Missionary Circle meets 4th Surviving are 2 daughters; homes and inquire for yourself. 10:45 a.m. - Church School all of these services Rev. and Mrs. Royal Burnett. Pastor Thursday Church Office: 224-3544 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School Education Building: 224B156 Listen to our international broadcast Couples Club meets 4th Saturday in Mrs, Joyce Elliot of HARVESTIME Sunday morning at 10:30 11:15 a.m. - Morning Worship > Parsonage- 224-7400 7:30 p.m. - Wednesday Prayer meeting month ~ Petoskey and Miss Norma Evangelism & Elders — Tuesdays, 7,00 a.m. WRBJ. 1530 on your dial. Your questions are always welcome here. p.m Greene of Owosso; 4 sons, All Committees — 3rd Thursday of each SHKPAHDSVIl.I.E UNITED METHOIHKrciIUtCII Charles Bernard and Keith month ST. PETKR LUTHERAN CHURCH Lansing Dr. Da roldBnyd. Pastor FAITH BAPTISTCHURCH Coldcn Agers - 3rd Thursday of each MISSOURI SYNOD of Laingsburg, Clair of month 445 Division Street David J. Zimmer. pastor Hast Lansing. Michigan •Smites west of St. Johns onM-21 Youth Croup - 2nd and 4th,Sundays, 2:00 5'z miles south on Francis Hoad tone mile north of traffic light -Elsie) pm 2 miles west on Church Road Sunday KIMliEIU.Y CHl'nciI OFCHH1ST, 9:30 a.m Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Bible.Schoo),., - , *, . lQ;l5,a.m. , - ,1007 Kimbcrly Drive .. Church School - * - • Roger V. He In to. Pastor 0:00 a.m. - Worship Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Lansing.Michigan ' Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Choir practice. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. - John Halls LENNOX H:00 p.m Prayer Service, 10:30 a.m. • Worship ST. .KiiiNs ciintciioKniitisT 9:15 a,m. • Sunday School and Bible Wed. Prayer A Bible Study 7:00 p.m. II a.m - Morning Worship v Administrative Board first Monday in 400E.SUile.Sl. the month Classes, 10 a.m. - Bible Study Heating & David Wood, Minister '. General meeting or WSCS third Thurs­ Holy Communion first Sunday of the' 6 p.m. • Evening Worship ( Ph. 224-6421 day in January. April and September, month at B:.^. third Sunday of (he month Midweek service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Air H:Mam Sunday School Afternoon Circle meets second Thursday al 10:30 p.m.' Bath Area night 10::t[i a m. Morning Worship & Com­ ut the hnmes of memhws munion ' Conditioning OSGOOD fi'OU pm Youth Meeting ST. TI1EHESE CATHOLIC CHURCH HATH CN1TEI) METHODIST CHURCH 7.00 p m Evening Worship Fathers Francis Murray Rev. Clarence Keith Maple Rapids Free Estimates FUNERAL HOMES 7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study WAYSIDE BAPTIST CI ICHCII and Lawrence Dclancy 9:45 a.m. ChurchSehool >' A Friendly Church with a Scriptural Itev. Harold McGul re Rectory; 102 W.Randolph. Lansing 11:00 a.m. Worship Call 627-5551 0$G00D^G0ERGE6%*Z Message The Corner nf N US-27 and llooseveJt ltds. Phone 439-9051 7:00 p.m. Bible Stuty Area ST. JOHNS FOWLER Mass Schedule - Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Sunday; 6; B. 10, 12 Don Kebler Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. . Holy Day; Eve before at 7:30 p.m. and 7 BATH BAPTISTCHURCH THE UNITED" liBBOllr ^llltUOIIIOn&L Sunday Evening - 0:00 p.m & 9 a.m. and 5-30 & 7:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Cole, Pastor METHODIST CHURCH 327E. Jefferson MAPLE RAPIDS OVID Wednesday evening service 7:30 p.m. Weekday Masses: 7:30 a.m. 4 7:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Maple Rapids Penance: 4-5 & 8-8:30 p.m. Grand Ledge ST..DlSKI'll CATHOLICtlll'KUl A church where everyone is welcome. 6:30 p.m. Youth fellowship Pastor Rev. J. Thomas Churn Baptism: Sunday at I p.m. Please call in 7:30 p.m. Evening Service itcv William *r?sJf^j 11 m Sunday GUNNISONVILLE Thursday .ipm Saturday I SITED MKTIIOD1STCI1UHCII 224 N Clinton FREE PARKING Sunday • Clark and v\'ood Roads I Phone 224-3535 613 E. STATE- PH. 224-8252 it iMiand HIS pm Rev. Paul Schtcbner. Minister Grain,-Feed-Beans i M.V\RYIt\PTIST(l1imil 9:30 a.m Church Service 1. When and where was Conlwsinns at Church Rev Way m'(ilasNinam * 10.4.1 a m Sunday School Saturday t :KM*3ii M21alt:isieRd. the first modern Olympic ItKOlH, WI/.ED CHURCH OF Church ph Kffl.»«2 H-4S :i m Sunday Si'hool Games held? Phone 593-2111 JESUS CHRISTL\TTKRH\VS\1ST.s RcClory ph MiiKHS:! it 00 a m Mnrnliut Worship SPACE Capitol Savings ' Cornerof RJllroad&t'.S 27 7 1*1 p 111 Eventnn Worship 2. Name the earliest all- "liurch .-tflHwl III 11 clock 7ixipm W'edix'srtav Prayer meeting Westphalia professional team in , AND LOAN ASSN. Aordhip Service II o'clock FOR i:\STItrUITTHllll.KCllt lit It baseball. , 7 1111 p m - Wednesday, second and Nun Di-niwninutlnnul' 222 N Clinton WESTPHALIA fourth -AMC . Hound Ijike His.d, • 1 mile Eusl nfit'S-27 Fowler Area Area 3. Who was the youngest 7 :m pm Wednesday evening <*rucr tilen.1 Fumhum.PaMrV » RENT Phone 224-2304 ST.MMIVSCHCHCH major league player ' of Westphalia . alltime? til a m -Surxla> Mliiml ('laws lor all si. p u 1. i.u nt:mM'irVitni Rev. Falher,JamesSchmill ages , Fowler, Mich Rev JamcHJ.Schmilt-ArimlniKtratnr '7*6T ^1 wqcrjid timnip PEVrWuSTU.TUIF.HN'MI.E ' liam -Morning Worship II E Hossow. Pastor l'honc:>B7-43il ; Parr's Rexall, SPACE Maynard-Allen IMIN l^insinitSl s K pm -Vouth 'FellowThip. Seiimr, H -rj!0 K A ^jiiurd;i\ Ku'innn Miiss 1 ;tn, 7 •»o'clock •SH3MSNV. , Phone 224-2837 Hub Ilikvs r.^ui. 7 i.-, & 11 2ii i, m T'.Kf Phone 587;3111 ' * ;:Kipm Tucs Even Prayer Meeting Bible preaching church with a message for tun -;wpm Thursday K\cmmi Service Sunday Masses 'i'3>i, H-tin. 10 mi 11 m oni >ou.. . Wedm-sday Kvening MUM 7:3i) p m JULY 28, J976CUNTON COUNTYNEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 17-A ADVERTISE WHEREJTPAYS. ace Call NOW!

AM LOOKING FOR ALL CARD OF THANKS "ACT NOW - Turn spare ONLY 7 single wide & 4 KINDS OF " POSTCARDS, The family of Arthur E. time into $$$! Be a SANTA's double wide lots left. Get Miscellaneous 27 -i [Help Wanted 1J especially old-ones, if you have Willard wishes to thank all Lost Demonstrator, earn yours NOW before they are 31 any to sell please contact the who brought food to our comi$$ions UD to 30 Dercent - gone. All are large choice C WESTPHALIA AREA — POSTCARD LADY 224-2361 home, sent flowers and those SEXTON FOR UNION OR-have a Toy & Gift Party lots. Parkview Estates days or 224-7051 evenings. History - 1836-1976. Books who donated money to the HOME CEMETERY. in ,your home and earn Mobile HomePark. lust off T- available at Westphalia 14-tfcSfcgL LOST-In the Eureka area, a Contact Myrtle McComber; 96 Portland. Call any time. Emphysema Clinic in Art's blue and pink, zippered Free Gifts! Our 29th Year! Shop-Rite.SU.-29 Piano, classical, folk guitar Secretary, 2% miles south of 517-647-4151 or 647-4051. S.J. memory, and the many jewelry case with silver Call or "write SANTA's & recorder. Excellent Pompeii or Phone 838-2285. . FOR SALE — 26" gWs 10 beautiful cajajs. jewelry. Reward offered. Parties, Avon, Conn. 06001. instructions at Seven Oaks 12-3i>-l Phone 1 (203) 673-3455. ALSO (MINIMUM 10 WORDS) spd. Huffy Scout, $65. Like Mrs. Arthur Willard, Call 224-2416. 12-3-p-35 For Rent 3 WEEKS INSERTION new. Ph. 627-2342. GPC-30 Farm near Sleepy Hollow Sons, daughter and families BOOKING PARTIES." 11-tf- State Park. Ruth or Mary HELP WANTED - Six 2 9 FOR SALE - Antique FOR THE PRICE OF 2 Pino, Laingsburg 651-5598. Business or Professional bedroom set. Dresser with Persons for large growing FOR RENT - Furnished 11-3-P-29 DISPLAY-CLASSIFIED mirror, 6 drawer dressing concern in Central Michigan. house, Sept. l to July 1, 5 Jobs Wantedn ) rooms, gas heat, garage. table with mirror and bench. FOR SALE — Parts for,' all Ph. Area 517-723-4898 2.00 COL. INCH electric shavers. Levey's between 5&7 p„.m. 10-6-p-l Adults only, no pets. Call 224- Double bed, walnut wood. 8097. 13-3-P-6 $895.00 excluding springs & Jewelry, Elsie. l-tf-29 Will do wallpapering, good WANTED—R.N. & LP.N's, mattress. 613 N. State St., references, 224-8069. FOR RENT - 2 bedrooms for Apt. 4, Alma or call 4634361. HINGO - Holy Family Church. full & part time for the 3-11 ;>10 Mabbitt Rd., Ovid. Mondays Don't worry and wonder about learning your way Reasonable rates. 12-3-p-3 single working girls or 11-3-D-27 and 11-7 shift. Competitive ORMAILTO 1 p.m. 16-tf-29 around town. Or what to see and do. Or whom to ask. woman, household privileges Clinton County"News As your WELCOME WAGON Hostess, I can simplify the V salary, excellent benefits. FOR SALE — 300 gal. Dairy Barn & roof painting. including use of washer & 120 East Walker St, business of getting settled. Help you begin to enjoy your Contact the Director of Reliable, insured contractor. dryer. Must have references. St. Johns, Mich. 48879 Cool milk tank, excellent now town... good shopping, local attractions, community Nursing Service, Ionia NOTICE-Annual Meeting of Free estimates. 351-27777.1,3- In a quiet location just 1 DEADLINE: condition. Ph. 627-9024. GPC- opportunities. County Memorial Hospital, Union Home Cemetery Asn. tf-3 block fronWowntown. Call EACH MONDAY 1 P.M. 30 And my basket is full of useful gifts to please your 616-527-4200. 12-3-p-l will be August 2 at 1:30 at family. 224-2361 days or 224-7051 Wo arc not responsible for any. Glenn McComber Home, errors on classifieds FOR SALE - Chrome dinette Take a break from unpacking and call me. evenings, ll-tf-6 DH set, drop left table and 6 9990 S. State Rd. Anyone Man or woman for motor taken by ptymo. phone Real Estate TRAILER LOT FOR RENT - chairs and G.E. Wildcat interested in Cemetery is route delivery of newspapers ^feaJBteffli G 13MJ mi. N. of St. Johns on US- FOR SALE-1970 Ford LTD 2 Stereo, portable with built-in welcome to attend. 12-2-p~29 in St. Johns and Ovid Area. SELLER'S INTEREST IN 27. References" required. Ph. dr. hardtop, fine running speakers. Call 5874556. P-St. 224-6407 4622. 13-3-p-l and references, adults only, FOR SALE — 68 a new house located at 514 Goodyear polyglass and 14" A special thanks to FTT Julius A.C. WD 45 New Tires no pets. 224-3968.13-3-P-6 Pontiac Firebird 400, 4 Higham St., Pewamo, x 7" with 678.14. All Hengesbach, Fr. James Dealers & Assistant speed, 4 barrel, new tires on Michigan. The house .mounted, spun balance, with Schmitt, Fr. Wm. J. Supervisors needed to work alum, slotted mag wheels, features three bedrooms, Wanted lock nuts. Best offer or will Koenigsknecht, the Sisters at now until Dec. 1. Playhouse new Hurst shifter, new J.D. F145 5-16 Plow . two baths, natural gas heat, to Rent trade. Call 626-6962, ask for St. Mary's, Sharon's Toys & Gifts. Call 517-371- C heavy duty oil pump, new 2-car garage, on large lot. Mark. S.J. classmates, the children that 2641. 11-tf-l timing chain, new ball joints, this house can be seen by WANTED TO RENT-Lot sang the mass, the NeDers upper & lower; 4 11 MATRON-County Jail. calling 517-224-2394. St. Johns with water and septic for and Dr. Chun for their help in positraction rear end, power Wanted 28 Responsibilities include care Public Schools has the right new 14x70 mobile home, Sharon's untimely death. We COMBINES steering &brakes, new royal of female inmates, relief for to reject any and all bids. would buy later, or a nice Miscellaneous A wish to thank our relatives, New Holland No. 975 w/2 Heads blue carpeting, front, rear & dispatcher officer, record Minimum acceptable bid is mobile park. Ph. 517-736- friends, and neighbors who J.D. No. 45 w/2 Heads trunk. *New paint & body TIMBER WANTED — Lqgs and keeping and other related $34,000.00. Bids will be 6117. 12-3-P-7 helped make the less of our workv white with royal blue standing Umber. Logs delivered duties. Federal Funded accepted until 4:00 p.m. daughter and sister a bit NEW HAY EQUIPMENT-MOWERS WANTED'TO RENT-House 3 interior, radio, very sharp to our yard'. DEVEREAUX Position. Applicant must be Friday, August 20th. Send SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N. easier to bear. A mass of bedrooms or more in the St. unit, $1750. Ph. 627-2342. MOWER CONDITIONERS-BALERS unemployed 30 days, to: Kenneth E. Lashaway, Hubbardston Rd., Pewamo, thanksgiving, for everyone's Johns, Ovid-Elsie area. Ph. GPC-30 FORAGE HARVESTERS beginning rate $3.05, apply to St. Johns Public Schools, Box Mich. Phone 593-2424 and/or kindness and sympathy 224-7231 or 539-2296. 12-3-p-7 Administrative Service, 230, St. Johns, Michigan 593-2552. 40-tf-28 expressed, has been offered Courthouse, St. Johns. 13-l-p- 48879." 13-4-p-4 - Motorcycles 12l ' in Sharon's memory. The Albin Hengesbach Trailers & 0W0SS0 IMPLEMENT , R.N.'S NEEDED NOW, MISTER INVESTOR - 3 lots Notice family r Campers '( history of experience in on Rainbow Lake for $12,500 FOR SALE — 2 Trail 90 B S.J. 3495 W. M-Zl 0W0SS0 PHONE 723-7323 critical care areas,. 6 day or will trade for good farm Hondas. One needs front end rerjair. Ph. 651-5358.11-3-D-12 | FOR ALL AUCTION NEEDS - work week preferred, 3 day land in Maple Rapids area. 71 FORD — Camper special, contact THELEN AUCTION work week possible. Willing Call "Jim Nuser between 8 & % ton, new paint, power 1973 YAMAHA 500 —Sharp, SERVICE. Call 593-3426. to make 5 months N 12 a.m. 224-9982. ll-tf-4 steering & brakes, tinted excellent condition, with \ 3-21-D-29 commitment in diversified glass, utility boxes, excellent extras. Ph. 627-7973. GPC-30 I need a 3-bedroom home on PUBLIC NOTICE - field of nursing. Excellent condition. Ph. 627-7973. GPC- large lot or small acreage, As of May 6, 1976, I will not salary, call Sandra Machtel 30 prefer mature shade, price longer be responsible for high CLASSIFIED R.N., Homemakers Upjohn Cattle heating bills, cold winter drafts , 517-372-9644. An Equal to mid 40's. Call Dave Smith FOR RENT - 1976 Dodge C ID or highway noises keeping my LaNoble Realty-Realtors Motor home 23 foot, sleeps 6, family awake at night. Call Opportunity Employer. 13-1- FOR SALE-3Holstein steers, BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY 482-1637, evenings 694-8979. phone 647-6539. PG-SJ 28tfn SUPERIOR INSULATION at 13-1-p-l 370 to 400 lbs. Call 587-6679 224-7581 and have them install f Business o after 5. 13-3-p-21 Use This Classified Listing For Fast Service From Clinton County Business Firms z the insulating product that has ^Opportunity Need 1-2 acres of land with 2- the most to offer-RAPCO home in semi-rural area. Automotive 11 FOAM. Shed some of your AUCTIONEER • ELECTRICIANS • LIQUID FUELS Must have basement and be Poultry 22 responsibility and call NEED CASH? Invest time, SCHMITT ELECTRIC CO., willing to go land contract. SUPERIOR INSULATION AL GALLOWAY, AUC­ V( not money, earn 25 percent too.I.M. CONTENT. 4-tf-29 TIONEER, Used Farm Residential - Commercial - SPACE Please call Kim Watson FOR SALE-1969 Plymouth, plus free sample kit, CUSTOM POULTRY Machinery fit-Parts. St. Industrial, 224-4277, 1002 E. American Home Toy LaNoble-Realtors , 482-1637 *$100 or best offer. 224-666113- Johns. 224-47i:t. Stale St. DRESSING —Dean's 807 Tyrell ANTIQUE SHOW l& SALE, FOR Parties. Ph. 224-6331. ll-9-p-2 evenings, 351-4104. 13-lj>-4 3-p-U Rd., Morrice. Call 517-625-4897 for appointment. 2-12-p-22 Saturday, July 31,1 a.m. to 8 p.m. Masonic Temple, River SPACE FARM RENT St., Grand Ledge. Antiques DRAINAGE Pets 2Z\ and collectables. Benefit sponsored by Grand Ledge FOR JAMES KURNIIAM, Phone SPECIAL! ! .Area Historical Society. FOR SALE-Beagle 'pups* RENT St. Johns 224-1045. K3, St. D & B PARTY SHOPPE, Admission 50c. Also visit the Johns. Package Liquor 9 a.m. - 10 $10.00 a piece, 593-3683. p-St. Island Art Fair, sponsored p.m. Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Johns 30 r by Ledge Craft Lane, Ltd. AUTOMOTIVE Sal., ft a.m. - II p.m., 224 N. MID-SEASON SALE 12-2-9-29 FERTILIZERS Clinton. Horses 'FRESH MAPLE SYRUP — ZEEH FERTILIZERS, ( Gals, i/z gals., qts., pints in SPACE Everything for the soil, St. 3 stock. Livingston Farms, 2224 Johns 224-H2.14. Ashley 1147- PLUMBING USED CULTIVATORS FOR SALE — 7 yr. old Pinto Livingston Rd., St. Johns Phone FOR RENT 3571. mare, well broke, & like new 224-3616. 49-tf-p29 SPACE saddle, $300. Ph. 627-2342. BOB'S AUTO BODY. Will demonstrate after 6 CUSTOM BUTCHERING AND FINANCIAL PROCESSING, by ap­ Complete Collision Service. FOR p.m."CrPC-30 pointment. We butcher on 224*2921, 800 N. Lansing. CAPITOL SAVINGS & Wednesdays and Fridays. Beef, LOAN ASSOC, 222 N. RENT 10% to 30% off pork. Halves and quarters, also C&D CHEVROLET CO., Clinton. 224-2,104. Safely for iGarage Sale 25] retail cuts. All meats MDA New & Used Cars. Elsie 8f>2- Savings since 1890. inspected. Vaughn's Meat' ,(Ulfl. You can't do better RESTAURANT GARAGE SALE-9 to 5, two Processing. West City Limits on anywhere. • Saturdays, July 24 and July Bussell Rd. just off M-57 Carson FLORISTS -SOMEPLACE ELSE KC.AN FORI) 'SALES, INC.. • . Price - Sale Price 31,712 Church St. 12-2-DH-25 City. Dining & Cocktails' 200 W. Higham, phone 224- Say It with Quality flowers Ph. 224-II072, S. US-27 2285. Plnto-Ford-Mavcrick- from WOODBURY'S Torlno-Mustang. FLOWER SHOP, »2| N. / Clinton, SI. Johns, 224*:t21fi. •1275". •1123°° NOTICE OF •For the Best Buy in New & ROOFING Used Chevrolcts see $ 00 $ EDJNGER CHEVROLET, FOODS SPACE I.H.C. No. 53 6-ROW 1250 . . 1000°° PUBLIC HEARING Kowler, phone 5!KI*2100. ANDY'S K1A, St. Johns, FOR Clinton County IIETT LEU'S MOTOR Home Baked Bread. Pies, KALES, 24 Hr, Wrecker Cookies, Choice Meats', 00 Planning Commission x Service, Good Used Trucks. Carry-out service. .F. 6-ROW SPRING H05Q . . . *VUU Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the ' - VACUUM SALES CONCRETE WORK! INSURANCE Ufr oo $ COURTHOUSE, ST. JOHNS, Ml. -KITTOVCENTER. VACUUM *75o v.. 675°° SPACE Automobile Coverage - Fire KALES AND SERVICE. New on AUGUST 11, 1976 Insurance - General & Rebuilt Kirby's. Good Casualty, ALL A 11Y- selection of other makes, 705 . at 7:30 p»m. on: FOR N. US 27, St. Johns, 224*7222. $92500 BREWBAKER, INC. 108-U J.D. 6-ROW *V150°°. . . RENT N- Clinton Ave. St. Johns, 1. Clinton County Phone 224-325K. $ 00 $ CREDIT BUREAU ••••••HH WESTERN Future Land Use Policies. 1250 . . 1OOO Clinton County CREDIT JEWELRY •r« SPACE 2. Clinton County BUREAU, Phone 224*2.191, LEVEY'S JEWELRY, Credit Reports <• Collections. Orange Blossom •diamond FOR 00 rings, Bul«va & -Aceutron $ 00 Future Land Use'Plan. Watches/KUie. *W3; RENT PITTSBURGH 4-ROW . 550 . . . 495 i I>IIIIIII-II> ••nil. A copy of the above will be on display in [he lobby of DRUGS the Courthouse. TOPLAC^YO Interested persons are. requested to attend and voice PARR's REXALL DRUGS, PROFESSION Call JEgSATTLER&SONJNC their opinions. Open daily 7;:io a.m. to 9 Denis C. Dunnigan [ p.m.. Sunday 8::to-l2::io & 5*7 I IttUB MIDDLETON PHONE 2M-72M or 23W32. LISTING iN^tHlS Clinton County Planner P-n-' 224-2361 1 DIRECTORY .JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS.MICHIGAN18-A the deceased are notified that nil 1976, In the Probate Courtroom, ORDER TO ANSWER claim* shall be presented to Courthouse, St. Johns, FILE NO. 5555 Janet K.Zelgler, administratrix, Michigan, before the Hohv GCR. 120.5 Route 2, Ovid; Michigan 48866, TIMOTHY M. GREEN, Judge of ROSEMARY SALDANA, and proof thereof filed with Ihe Probate, on the Petition of Plaintiff Court on or before October 7, Lillian M. Nummer, -vs- « Legal News 1976. administration of the estate was LOUIS G. SALDANA, _ Dated: July 21, 1976 granted to Ellen J. Kline. pefendant Joe D. Sutton, Atty. for Creditors oft the deceased are On March 29, WW, an action Petitioner , J notified that all claims against was filed by Plantlff In this thereof; also exc. 660' E&w by Attorneys for Assignee of P.O. Box 10207 (2925 Wood the estate must be presented said Court to obtain a decree of WILL BE HELD ON THE County, Michigan, described as: Street) Ellen J. Kline and proof thereof absolute divorce. ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOWING DESCRIBED Commencing at the East VA 133V N8.S In NE cor. thereof. Mortgagee CLINTON COUNTY.ZONING Com. 792 ft. S. of NW cor. of 417 Seymour Avenue, Suite 2A Lansing, Michigan 48901 with copies of the claims filed IT IS HEREBY ORDERED PROPERTY: corner of said Section 21; thence with the Court on or before COMMISSION * N, 89 decrees 40' 20" W., along Sec. 23, T6N-R3W, th. E. 1275 ft., Lansing, Michigan 48933 Attorney for Petitioner: ^ t that the Defendant, LOUIS G. Case No. Z09-76 • EAGLE 1 September 29,1976, at 10:00 A.M. LEGAL • NOTICE-REZONING the East and West VA line UOS-M S. 342 ft., W 1275 ft., th. N, 342 ft. joe D. Sutton (Sutton 8. Sutton) SALDANA. shall answer or take TOWNSHIP P.O. Box 102O7 (2925 Wood (Jotlce Is further given lhat th<_. «irh nther action In this Court as CLINTON COUNTY ZONING PURPOSE: Rezone from A-l, feet to the point of beginning of ^ to beg. NOTICE OFSALE COMMISSION. Notice 1? hereDy this description; thence Com-1275 ft. E. of the NW cor. Street) rt« at law of the deceased will m«AJ be pefml ted by law on or Agriculture to R-1D, Medium In pursuance and by virtue of a Lansing, Mich. 48901 before Sept, 21, 1976. Failure to given that a Public Hearing will continuing N. 89 degrees 40' 20" of Sec. 23.T7N-R3W, Riley Twp., judgment of the Circuit Court for be deferrnihed on September 29, Density Residential: Phone 487-3691 comply with this Order will be held in the Courthouse, St. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That W„ 20B.69 feet (to the South Va Clinton County, Ml., th. S. 792 ft., the County of Clinton, State of 1976, at lO'.OO A.M. Bnd Ihe estate Johns, Michigan on Thursday, post of the Northeast VA of said th. S. B9 degrees 52' 19" W. 150 ft., will thereafter be assigned to result in a Judgment by Default part of the Southeast VA of the Michigan, made and entered the against such Defendant for the August 19, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. Northeast VA of Section 21, T5N, Section 21); thence N. 0 degrees th. N.792 ft., th. N. 89 degrees52' 14th day of May, A.D. 1976, In a State of Michigan *^" persons appearing of record THE PUBLIC HEARING IV 44" W., along Va line 20B.69 19'^ E. 150 ft. to p.o.b. entitled thereto relief demanded in the R4W, Eagle Township, Clinton certain cause therein pending, The Probate Court for the Complaint filed In this Court. feet; thence S. 69 degrees 40' 20" Interested persons are wherein opal,Marie Murray was County of Clinton Dated: July, 1976 E., 208.69 feet; thence S. 0 requested to appear and voice plaintiff and LeLand Edwin Ellen J. Kline IT IS FURTHER ORDERED degrees IV 44" E., parallel with their opinions with respect Murray was defendant, notice Is Estate of R.S, MC PHERSON, Petitioner that the fees or costs of Va line 208.69 feet to the .point of thereto. hereby given that t shall sell at Deceased Attorney tor Petitioner: publication be paid by Clinton beginning. The lands described J. Anthony Nelson, public sale to the highest bidder File No. 17221 RANDY L. TAHVONEN County. above contain 1.0 acre more or Zoning Administrator In the lobby at the north entrance TAKE NOTICE; OnAugUstll, 103 East State Street HONORABLE: LEOW. less of which 0.26 acre Is subject 13-1 of the court house at St. Johns, 1976, at 11:15 A.M., in the St. Johns, Mich. «B79 CORKIN to existing road right of way. 15-1 Michigan, (that being the place Probate Courtroom, St. Johns, Phone (517) 224-3228 (Countersigned) The text of the Zoning of holding the Circuit Court for Michigan, before the Hon. R.R. no. 1 Dolores Hlller Ordinance as proposed to be NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE said County), on Thursday, the Timothy M. Green, Judge of Hubbardston, Michigan Deputy Clerk amended and map showing the Default having been made In 9th/ day of September, 1976, at Probate, a hearing will be held 13*1 DATE OF ORDER: July21,1976. Zoning Ordinance as proposed to the terms and conditions of a 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, the on the petition of Clinton GREATER. LANSING LEGAL be am ended may be examined at certain mortgage executed by following described property, National Bank and Trust AID BUREAU 100 South Ottawa Street, St. Ronald Allen Harris and viz: Company/ Trustee, for the STATE OF MICHIGAN BY: s-Leo W, Tobln III Johns, Michigan between the Kathryn K. Harris, husband and allowance of its Eighth Annual IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Leo W, Tobln II! (P25641) Beginning In E 8. W VA line of a WANT HIGH INCOME hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12 noon and wife to Waterfield Mortgage Account. FOR THE COUNTY OF 300 North Washington Avenue 1:00 P.M. to 5:D0 P.M. of any day Company, Incorporated, an Section 17. T5N, R1W, 424 feet Dated: JU|y 23, 1976 CLINTON Lansing, Michigan 48933 East of center of said Section, • STRONGLY SELF MOTIVATED Monday through Friday, Indiana Corportlon dated 17th ^ence'south 88 degrees East 49 CLINTON NATIONAL BANK 13-5 LEGAL NOTICE - SPECIAL AND TRUST COMPANY • SEEK LONG TERM SECURITY day of May, 1971, and recorded *£„,, tnence Nortn } *degrees 30- •STRONG SALES & MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND USE PERMITS on the 2lst day of May 1971, In East 232 Feet, thence North 88 TRUSTEE Case No. ZO10-76 . RILEY Liber 261, Page 27, Clinton degrees West 49-'/i feet, and BY Rollln A. Huard TOWNSHIP County, Michigan, Records, thence South, 1 degrees 30' West Petitioner Trust Officer Real Estate PURPOSE: Richard Jessop, which mortgage was assigned by 232 feet to the beginning, 13-1 5735 W. Pratt Road, DeWltt, said Mortgagee to Rldgewood Township of Bath, Clinton •$12,000 ADVANCE AGAINST COMMISSION TO Michigan, has applied for a Savings Bank, a New York County, Michigan; STATE OF MICHIGAN START Special Use Permit for a private Corporation, by assignment Beginning 5535 feet East and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT • FULL BENEFITS landing strip! Aircraft will be dated the 7th day of June, 1971, 250 feet North of centerof Section FOR THE COUNTY .OF Transfers repaired and-or painted to raise and recorded on the nth day of 17, T5N, R1W, thence North 410 CLINTON • THOROUGH TRAINING value and sold as a means of June, 1971, In Liber 261, Page 235, feet, thence East 24 feet, thence ORDER TO ANiWtrt • PROTECTED AREA Income. Clinton County, Michigan,, North 667 feet, thence West 577 File No. 765653 DO July 6, Kozen and July 9, Easlick, Richard • MANAGEMENT WITHIN FIRST YEAR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W VA Records, on which mortgage feet, thence South 667 feet, KRIS WARREN MABIE Woodard, Inc. to R.W. M. and Raelene S. to Robert of NW V4 of Sec. 23, T6N-R3W, there Is claimed to be due, at the thence East 330 feet, thence *. Plaintiff R. and Alcie M. Bloomer exc. com. In NW cor. th. S. 1134', date of this notice, the sum of South 68 feet, thence East 121 Investment Co. Lot 32 FOR SPECIAL INTERVIEW CALL E 1275', N. 342', W. 195', N. 792', Fourteen" Thousand Two feet, thence South 342 feet, and MARY ELIZABETH MABIE Ehnhurst Est. No. 2 (prop) in Lot 4,'Blk, 7 Main MR. ABSALOM 313*484-1773 W. 1125' to beg; also exc 15ff Hundred Nlnety-seven and 32-100 thence East 102 feet to beginning. Defendant and Cobb Sts. Cobb, Randall N8.S by 290' E&W In SW cor. ($14,297.32) Dollars. July 6, Biergans, Beatrice AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Township of Bath, Clinton JAMES A. MOORE P17928 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, County, Michigan; and Wooll's. that by virtue of the power of salfi. Attorney for Plaintiff H. 'to Eugene and Dolores July 9, Buscemi, Edwin V. contained in said mortgage and Beginning at SW corner of On the 19th day of July, 1976, Migaldi (prop) in Sec. 11 the statute in such case made Outlet A, Nelson's Subdivision, an action was filed by Kris and Vivian to James H. and Bath Township, Clinton County, Eagle. RiVENUi ACTUAL >JSz ASPORT and provided said mortgage will Warren Mabie, Plaintiff against LouAnn I. Reed (prop) in SHADING be foreclosed by a sale of said Michigan, thence North 217 feet Mary Elizabeth Mabie, July 6, Migaldi, Eugene Sec. 5 DeWitt. mortgaged premises, or some for point of beginning, thence Defendant In this Court to secure ll'-Hf-BAL ll'-J-M.fc jHA">M, "•< I- '> • West 57 feet, thence North 410 and Dolores to Kenneth R. TMISMEPQHt -JVIJINU I ), r-M , >• 1 part of the, at public auction on a divorce. July 9, Chi, Seong H. and THIS li> 10 INf OHM YOU Oi- 'JIIH '. „ ' feet, thence East 57 feet, thence Morgan (prop) in Sec. 11 SDi IWil the 17th day of August, 1976, at IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Ki Whan Oh to Jerry D. and SMoiiLDueb^=Nt -lore ANY WW^II South 410 feet to the point of SHARING. WASHING TDM. O a ?3j:a 10;00 o'clock, a.m., at the Court that the Defendant, Mary Eagle. beginning, part of Outlot A, Elizabeth Mabie, shall answer or Betty L. Corbett, Lot 5, AC rUAL ;!iP£f.o) rum-i I I it - »*isHHkrSf House, In the City of St. Johns, July 6, Morgan, Kenneth "r* TON- HI^ Nelson's Subdivision. take such other action as may be Geneva Shores. (A) CATEGORIES |3I CVtt 11 County of Clinton, State of t*::~i. "^--..I'-UL Michigan, that being one of the Dated: July 6, 1976. permitted by law on or before R. to Francis J. Schafer. Ann Ernest E. Carter July 9, Bailey, Jean M. to 1 PUBLIC SJFMY |../r-t«'IJ Ijlilrg ~i L". ,5e.-t places of holding Circuit Court in the 20th day of September, 1976. M. Schafer (prop) in Sec. 11 Clinton County clerk Robert J. and Joan I. Wirtz, trmg uia ptnod I ""p July 1 13'4 tn»n June 30 Wo said County. Said mortgaged > Failure to comply with this Eagle. premises are described as Clinton County, Michigan Order will result In a Judgment Lot 82, Geneva Shores. V ACCOUNT NO -=•3 a 019 Gl« follows: John Brattin by default against such July 6, Massey, Partick G. July 9, Wirtz, Robert J. VICTOP TplJNsHIP Attorney tor Plaintiff Defendant for the relief and Susanna Kumcz, Peter TOUNSM1P i'JPV A parcel of land In the W 'A of the 215 S. Washington Avenue demanded in the'Complaintfiled and Joan I. to Schroe'der CLINTON COUNTY NE 1/4, Section 2B, T5N, RIW^ Lansing, Michigan 48933 In this Court. and Marian to Roy F. Briggs Builders,Inc. Lot 82, Geneva P S ERST GREEN RD Bath Township, Clinton County, 12-7 (prop) in Sec. 35 Greenbush. ST JOHNS MICH -188 f9 Michigan, described as follows: LEO W. CORKIN, Circuit Judge Shores. ' Beginning at a point 15 'A rocls" NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Date of Order: July 19, 1976 July 7, Webb, Max H. and July 9, Central National East and 65 rods South of the FORECLOSURE SALE WALKER & MOORE Donna E. to Thomas W. North VA post of said Section 2B, Default having been made in By: James A. Moore Bank to Marlynn R. and Attorney for Plaintiff Boyles (prop) in Sec. 22 AQUIMSTRMIOfl running thence South 28 rods; the conditions of .a certain Carol M. Thornton (prop) in thence East 24 rods, more or mortgage made the 25th day of ,117 E. Walker DeWitt. Sec. 12 Duplain. •&&?$& less, to the center of highway; September 1974, by Louis E. St. Johns, Ml 48879 July 7, Smeltzer, Stanley I. J (0) TRUST FUND HE PORT (refer to ifiitiuclion O) 13-4 10 E0UCAIK3H { thence Northeasterly along Smith and Bonnie L. Smith, as July 9, Mehney, Ruth E. to 1 Balance a» olJune 30 1975 $_ highway to a point directly East mortgagors, to United States of and Sue to Gerald B. and Bruce L. and Jeannette tr 2 Revenue Shewing Fundi 5 ,534 of the point of beginning; thence Amerca, as- mortgagee, and State of Michigan Donna M. Latimer Lot 5 Blk Received l(omJij|y 1 1975 thm Jura 30.19T0 (. Mehney (prop) in Sec. 18* ^gm West to the point of beginning, recorded on September 25, 1974, The Probate Court for the in the office of the Register of 88 St. Johns. Bingham. Except: the South 8 rods thereof; County of Clinton July 7 Wager, Frederick * Fundi Released iiom Otikgitiunt (IF ANY] 0 and Except: the North 113 feet Deeds for Clinton County, Estate of BLANCHE K. t July 9, Cushman, James B. 5 Sumo'lmei 1,2,3 4 thereof. Michigan in Liber 277 of PARR, Deceased C. and Martha to Douglas E. It OIK EH |Sp*cihr> i and Karen F. to Rodney D. 5,58^'•^& 6 Fund* Returned 10 OR5 (IF ANY] mortgages on pages 941-944; on FileNo-F-19611 The length of the period of which mortgage there Is claimed and Barbara J. Wooley Blk. 7 7 TolilFunOlAoiiliDle TAKE NOTICE: On August 11, and Denise A. Adache Lot redemption from such sale will to be due and unpaid at the date 1976, at 10:00, A.M., In the Emmonsville. *••*& C Tolal Amounl Expended be Six (6) months 123 Clinton vill. NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN IMlsf of this Notice Twenty Four Probate Courtroom, Courthouse, (Sum ol line 15 column D and column C) 5,5811 July 7, Clinton National IE) CERTIFICATION I Mriity n*l I am »• Cry! btMulna OH ew and Dated at Lansing, Michigan July Thousand Five Hundred Forty St. Johns, Michigan, before the July 9, Arno, Richard J. 1 natjnc«fllo'Jun»30 11TB Q, 1976. Rldgewood Savings Five and 71-100 dollars Hon. Timothy M. Green, Judge Bank to Robert A. and (Fl THE NEWSMtQIAHAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS Bank, a New York Corp^ and Phyllis, Monroe; Van B. REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN A LOCALNEYISPAPEROFGENERALCIRCIJ. ($24,545.71) principal and Three of Probate, a hearing will be heta Patricia A. Fox (prop) in I44MXA4&4J&z-23*mt- LATION I HAVr ACOPf OF fHIS REPORT AND RECORDS DOCUMENIINQ THE Assignee of Mortgagee Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty on the Petition of Lloyd D. Parr and Margaret J. to Gary W. John J. Hays, of Sec. 17 Ovid. CONITNTS TrlFV ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY AT Seven and 70-100 dollars for a Probate of a pro ported Will and Joann L. Howell (prop) SupSEzAS OX , 6?c^-,E., Price RQV pgfcAhna^&HheJian. Farhat, Burns and Story, P.C. ($3,927.70) Interest; no suit or of the Deceased dated April IS, July 7, Heinlin, Roger D. mJWMAMaJLfl liff a . _ in Sec. 32 Lebanon. proceeding at law or in equity 1949 and for granting of and Cherly to Rozen and Julv 12. O'Donrifill. having been Instituted to recover Administration to Raymond G. Woodard, Inc. (prop) in Sec. the debt, or any part of the debt, Parr or some other suitable Timothy R. andTamala L. to secured by said mortgage, and person. 24 Greenbush. Edward and Bonnie J. the power of sale contained In CREDITORS of the Deceased July 7, Rozen and Wynsma Lot 36, River said mortgage having become are hereby notified that all Woodard, Inc. to Richard E. operative by reason of such claims against the Estate mutt Ridge, No. 3 ^ default; - ' - * be presented on or before Owne {prop) in Sec. 24 on U.S. 27 NOW.THEREFORE, Notice is October 20, 1976 to Raymond G. Greenbush. . July 13 Cook, Raymond, D. Hereby Given that on September Parr at 207 West Cass, St.'JoTVKS, and Janice M. to Herbert and World's Sweetest Place To Deal 8, 1976, at 10 o'clock in the Michigan 48879 and proof thereof July 7, Gale, Glen A. and forenoon, at the north entrance Sally Sue to WUliam R Jr. VirginiaThelen prop. inSec. 1 Mile South of St. Johns Phone 224-2345 with copies of the claims filed of the courthouse in St. Johns, with the Probate Court. and Nancy A. Stephens 1 Dallas Michiqan, that being the place Notice is further given that the for holding the Circuit Court for Estate will be thereupon (prop) in Sec. 24 Victor. the County of Clinton, there will assigned to person* appearing of • July 7, Chamb erla in, July 13 Baker, Edith B. to beoffered for sale and sold to the record and entitled thereto. Joseph W. and Marietta to Robert Faud highest bidder, at public sale, for Dated: July 16, 1976 Janet M. Bunn Prop, in the purpose of satisfying the Petitioner John C. and Mary L. amounts due and unpaid upon Lloyd D. Parr Strachota (prop) in Sec. 19 Sec. 17 . DeWitt. Mi"."! Oldsmobilf Custom Cruiser 1 !»75 OklsinobileJiKl.iixur.v Sedan. said mortgage, together with the 3343 Warden Road Du plain. July 13 Comstock, Jared !t-passi'ni»or. leaded with extras! legal costs and charges of sale, Lansing, Michigan 43917 1-donr. full . power. air provided by law land In said Attorney for Petitioner July 7, Thornton, Marlynn Wand, ' * Air (.'unditianttiK anil fc*mstereo. . 'conditioning, eruise control. AM- mortgage, the lands and Lloyd D. Parr R. and Carol M. to Raymond Virginia E. to Robert FM stereo, till wheel, vinyl top. premises In said mortgage 100 Michigan Dental Bldg. E. and Linda K. Truman Stephen and Janice Kramer 1974 Chevy Nova, 2-door, 6- I!i7:{ Chevrolet ;|4 tonpickup. ff- mentioned and described, as 230 North Washington Ave. cylinder, standard transmission, follows, to-wlt: Lansing, Mich 4B933I (prop) in Sec. 1 Victor. Prop in Sec. 31 Victor , evfuider. l-speed. power Part of, the North Vi of the Phone 1.517-374-8890 July 8, Rossow, Richard July 13 Clayton Corporation radio. '••.steering, power brakes, radio. Southeast V* of Section 23, T8N, 13-1 to Frank J. Jr. and Kathleen R2W, Greenbush Township, and Florence, Law, Robert lifi.l Cutlass "S" >domv V-K,; M. Karek Prop, in Sec 28, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2-door Clinton County, Michigan, Stateof Michigan W. and Lillian V. to Paul E. automatic, ptmw • stwriiij* and described as: Beginning at a "S*V air conditioning, AM-FM, The Probate Court for the and Cathryn A. Bieber DeWitt. brakes, radio, vin.vl top,. point 1144 feet East of the County of Clinton (prop) in Sec. 23 Riley. July 13, Walter, James Faud low mileage, bucket seats, vinyl Northwest corner of the North Estate of GEORGE M. 1974 Oldsmobile 88 4-door, air top, console, V-8, automatic, 1/2 of the Southeast VA of Section SCHAFER, Deceased July 8, Mesh, Jospeh P. Helga D; Carpenter, Ronald [conditioning, V-8, automatic, power1 steering and brakes. 23, thence South 208 feet, thence FlieNo. 19612 and Joyce M, to Fedewa J.H. and Marilyn A. to East 20B feet, thence North 208 TAKE NOTICE: On August 25, Builders, Inc. Lots 13, 14, Robert Sand Patricia D. The differences in a Bee's bower steering and brakes, radio. feet. Thence West 20B feet to the 1976, at 11:00 A.M., In the V point of beginning; subject to Probate Courtroom, St. Johns, BBc. 7 Perrin's Add. Fineman prop in. Sec 26 Pre-owned car 1!)71 Corvette, V-H, automatic.: easements and restrictions of Michigan, before the Hon. July 8, Mesh, Joseph P. Victor. power steering and brakes, air record, if any. TIMOTHY M.GREEN, Judgeof July 13 Clayton Corporation The redemption period will be Probate, a hearing will be held and Joyce M. to Fedewa c(iriditi(inin{*. AM-i'M. 1974 Dodge Power Wagon, V-8, six months from the time cf such on the petition of John R. Builders, Inc. Lots 20, 21, to Paul Rand Sue + E. automatic, -power steering and sale. Property may be redeemed VerBurg for the probate of a BBc. 7, Perring Add. Halfman , Lot et, Clinton i Volkswagon Super Beatle, 4- brakes, radio, 4-wheel drive, by paying balance due plus 7 purported will of the deceased, July 8, Fedewa Village Bee's Pre-owned cars are not cylinder, 4-speed radio. percent Interest and any fees, dated March 26,1975, and tor the purchased at auctions. snow blade with power angle. taxes, dr other unpaid granting of administration to Enterprises to Tomas L. and July 14 Fedewa Builders, encumbrances on the property John R. VerBurg or some other Terri L. Bently (prop) in Inc. to James A. and Jayne from date of sale. suitable person, and for iii7ii Chevrolet '-.• (on pickup, s- ne!rS Bee's DO NOT change l!)7:i Nova Hatchback. V-8. Dated July 21, 1976 determination of leoal * Sec. 31 Bengal. M. French Lot 9, Blk 7, the Speedometer standard transmission, radio. 'cyUnder, automatic Scottsdale. Mrs. Winifred D. Molony, Creditors of deceased are Jury 8, Fedewa Builders, Lynd's power steering, power brakes. Regional Attorney notified that all claims against United States Department of Inc. to James A. and Joyce July 14 Joy, William E. and 1972 Cutlass'Wagon, 6-passenger, radio, sliding rear window. the estate must be presented to Agriculture the said John R. VerBurg, 6631 Marie French Lot 9, blk 7 Martha L. to Sherida A. V-8, automatic, power steering Room 2961, 230 South Dearborn S. Division, Grand Rapids, Lynd's Add. Bennett prop in Sec. 33 Bath. and brakes, air conditioning. , 1975 Ford Super Cab, 8-cylinder, Street Michigan 49508, and proofs are to July^, Baxter, Bruce E. July 14 Sullivan, Howard to 1972 Cutlass "S" 2-door, V-8, Chicago, Illinois 60604 be filed with the Court on or automatic, power steering, Attorney for Mortgagee before the 27th day of October, and Janet M. to General Loretta Graham prop in Sec Bee's Pre-owned cars automatic, power steering and power brakes, rear seat, >£ ton For Additional Information, 1976. Motors Corp. Lot 25 35 DeWitt I brakes, AM-FM, air conditioning. pickup. please contact: Notice Is further given that the Whispering Winds. July 14 MeMaster, David ARE Thoroughly Tested UNITED STATES OF estatewlllbe thereupon assigned 1'.I7I Vega Hatchback, (-cylinder. l AMERICA to the persons appearing of July 8, Hall, Neil W. and and Ruth C. to Marvin J. and Iii7:t Chevrolet ) ton pickup. acting through Farmers Home and Conditioned 1-speed, radio. record entitled thereto. Miggie A. to Melvin Seymour Corinne F* Shaw prop in Sec. Cheyenne Super. V-H, automatic, Administration Dated: July 16, 1976 and Lilly Be Aster Sheldon. 2 Greenbush power steering and brakes, radio. Calvin C. Lutz, State Director JOHN R. VER BURG 11976 Caprice 4-door, air East Lansing, Michigan Petitioner Miggie A. Hall (prop) in Sec. Mortgagee conditioning, vinyl top, radio. ' ' 12-5 6631 S, Division ' 36 Greenbush, 1974 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, V8, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 July 8, Duttenhaver, Lee automatic, power steering and State of Michigan Attorney for Petitioner: CEDARP0STS IH7« Chevetle (-cylinder The Probate Court for the DANIEL B. HESS (P14915) and Janet Pauline to Larry brakes, radio. , Cut lo Any Size ' automatic, radio. County of Clinton 1526 McKay Tower MM J. and Barbara J. Knight Complete Financing Estate of BEULAH YOUNG, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49502 (prop) in Sec. 4 Exxex, Z Minimum Delivery — 400 1974 Malibu' Classic 2-door, air Iii7l Ford Hi) series, van. V-8, deceased Phone 459-4123 July 8, Gates, Ronald Lee Available automatic, radio, power steering File No. 19606 517-426-8590 conditioning, vinyl top, power TAKE NOTICE: On October 7, Stateof Michigan and Sarah Janice to David R. steering and brakes, radio. and brakes. 1976, at 10 A.M., In the Probate The Probate Court for theCoOnty Folkens Lot 6, Luroma Park. Courtroom, St. Johns, Michigan, of Clinton 1972 Chevrolet Vz ton pickup, 8- before the Hon. TIMOTHY M. Estate of LENA B. REED, I!t7fi Clicvelle l-dtxir. li-cvlindeiv cylinder, standard transmission, GREEN, Judge of Probate, a Deceased power steering, radio. hearing will be held determining 1 File No, 19410 radio. heirs and on claims. Creditors of TAKE NOTICE: On July 13, BEE'S ARE NOT 11974 Olds Omega 2 \

BEE'S WARRANTY DOES ALL THIS, SALES OFFICE „ ST. JOHNS MOBILE You get 100% repair or replacement cost EVENING HOURS coverage on engine, transmission, rear axle, Mon.-Wod.-Frlday NKlhtt BUERGE ELECTRIC HEAT t INSUUTHNI HOME VILLAGE brake and electrical system for 30 days or Til 9 P.M. 2,000 miles. 744 S, Elm, Ithaca 609 N. Morton Phond 224-7913

1 JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUN.TY NEW, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN 19-A community responds to need of resident- NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE sponsor softball tourney fund raiser TO SCHOOL DISTRICT

In accordance with act No. 269, Public Acts of 1955, A benefit slow pitch softball daughter's ages 13 and 11. Jack is a The benefit weekend is being Auxiliary, Lions Club, Park Lake Improvement League, Park Lake chapter 5, Sec. 461, notice is hereby given that a ' tournament and dance will be held this /ormer construction worker and his, arranged through the volunteer efforts hearing of the Clinton County Intermediate Board of weekend for Jack Carter, longtime -We was formerly employed by Shop- of a number of concerned friends and Tavern, Seyfert's, Coca Cola Bottling 1 Company, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Education'will be held at the time and place specified resident of the Bath area. The proceeds Rite. Since he became ill she is no- neighbors of Carter's. below, to consider the petition to transfer property from these events will be given to longer able, to work in order to provide The entire community is giving its many others top numerous to name. from the Bath School District to-the DeWitt School Carter and his famity to help defray the necessary care he requires at home., support. Several organizations are District belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Tucker. The softball tournament will begin at For those individuals unable to f some of the tremendous expense contributing services and workers in an attend, they may send contributions to: ' The property to be transferred is located, in DeWitt incurred since he contracted the rare 6 p.m. on Friday, July 30 and run until effort to make the benefit more Township. The legal description of the property is as Sunday Aug. l. Twenty-four teams will successful. They include: The Cathy Skiver, 6186 Clark Rd., Bath, MI disease Guillians Barre Syndrome. 48808. follows: ^ The first symptoms of this -unusual be competing for trophies and prizes. Amerioan Legion and Womens AT A PT1003F E OP NW CORN OF SEC 10 T5NR2W illness surfaced on March 18 of last Entry fee. is $50 per team.. THS OD22M E 660F E-N SEC LN 15 OF N OD22M-W year. Since that date Carter spent two If you have a team that wijuld like to 660 F TO N SEC LN TH W ALG SD N SEC LN 150F TO t months in intensive care. Seven weeks enter, contact Roger Friend at 517-641- PT OF BEG 2.27A DE 170BB-1 i ' were spent in a respirator, 6464 as soon 'as possible. The Doctors estimate he will not be able tournament will be held von three to return to work for at least one year, diamonds in the Bath area. and, perhaps, not for as long as three On Saturday July 31, the Park Lake Clinton County Intermediate Office years. In the mean time, he spends "1% ImprovementLeague Hall will be open hours a day undergoing physical from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. where there 4179 S. U.S. 27 therapy. -will be hot dogs, 'chips, coke and beer Guillians Barre-Syndrome is a for sale. The dance will be held at the St. Johns, Michigan disease that affects all the muscles. At 'same location beginning at 6 p.m. and its most critical stage Carter was last until 1:30 a.m. The $5 admission Timet' completely unable to move or talk. ,, price includes free beer and live nyisHc He and his wife Charlene have two" provided by three different bands. r 8:00 P.M. Recover stolen CB radios August 5, 1976 ST. JGHNS--St. Johns Police have apprehended a St. Johns juvenile in All interested persons are invited to attend tub connection with the theft of 4 meeting. -• citizens band radios. TWO PERSONS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES when this automobile collided with Larry A. Schwartzkopf.Sec. The radios have been another then struck the utility pole at the corner of Baldwin and Wight StreetB in St Johns. recovered and' the youth will The cars collided in the unmarked intersection Causing mfaioir Injuries to Ruth Flnt of be turned over to juvenile Osseo, passenger in one car, andDelores Gardner, driver of thecar which struck the pole. authorities.

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"Countonme will not increase att your family foreconomical Bring your Bate model ST. JOriNS-Contrary to an Power Co. for electricity. used cars to Egan Ford 5* Associated Press report, there is no That increase, in turn, could be 5> scheduled raise in water rates in St. passed on to the residents of the '140 Johns, according to Mayor Roy Ebert. communities listed in the Associated ; and Save STAtl FARM The Associated Press reported Press report, including St. Johns; recently thatwater bills shouldgoup an However, in response to a question average 6 percent in some 140 Michigan from a resident at Monday night's City communities under the State Public Commission meeting, Ebert said the Service, ~ Commission decision city has no plans to raise water rates. EGAN FORD Likeagood neighbor, Like a good neighbor, approving a $2.8 million increase in the . The current minimum water bill is r W. HIGHAM ST. JQHNS, PHONE 224-2285 State Farm is there. State Farm is there. rates communities pay Consumers $16 per quarter. Slilt Firm Iflturinte Cwnptmti SIIIE Faim Imuiijice Compin.ej Koimflllim BlHimitgiM. INmoit Horn* Gllicti 8 looming I on. Hlmoii Charge city commissioner

I Vote August 3rd | •1- "t • ' "I • ,*' f'ti^CB • it-?'4 to r>*j li-ill'-tli i /mi. *'* + .ST. JOHNS-Gerald the charge and lodged in the Clinton County Jail. NrSfeore * Wilcox, St. Johns city commissioner, has entered a ' He appeared in District plea of not guilty to charges Court Friday morning where DON BARR ¥ * i ¥ of driving under the he entered a plea of not REPUBLICAN . ¥ influence. guilty and posted bond. Wilcox was arrested by St. _ A pre-trial t examination' ¥ has been set for Thursday * ¥ Johns City Police at 2:42 ¥ a.m. Thursday morning on morning. ¥ ¥ Wage reports due ¥ ¥ ¥ '¥. by Aug. 2 a Married, 56 years old, father of six living ¥ children ¥ Quarterly ,wage" reports and social security ¥ and social security contributions -for the 2nd ¥ • Member and Elder of North Plains Churcn. ¥ contributions for household quarter of 1976 are due by ¥ workers are due by August 2, August 2, Manning said. Statement J • Secretary of rural school 23 years. ¥ according to Sidney "The date would be July 31, • Factory worker 4 years. ¥ Manning, social security but July 31 falls on a ¥ district manager in Lansing. * • Attendant at Ionia State Hospitals years. ¥ Saturday this year," he said. "People who pay a People who employ 173rd Semi-Annual Statement • Life-time farmer. ¥ ¥ household worker $50 or household workers may file June 30,1976 more in cash wages in any 3- the wage, report on a form ¥ month quarter must send a ASSETS "PBB tragedy and cover up outrageous and t available at any Internal report of the wages, along First Mortgage Home Loans and Contracts- $243,208,562.00 unforgivable. with the social security Revenue Service Office- Ag. committee, of which Mr. Powell is a member, £ Employer's Quarterly Tax R.E. (or Development and Lease Optiop Contracts .... 1,918,990.00 contribution, to the Internal Savings Account Loans '....>. 764,256.00 voted unanimously to keep PBB at present tolerance ^ Revenue Service within one Return for Household ¥ levels. X Employees . (for Social' Home Office and Branch Office Buildings month after the end of the - Less Depreciation : 3,597,387.00 > I stand for reducing the excess people In theX quarter,"' Manning said. Security)." * The social security Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment bureaucracy in order to reduce taxes, welfare reform, ^ - Less Depreciation ; 658,067.00 and a firm stand toward criminals. ^ Quarters are January- contriubtion for a household February-March. - April- employee is 5.85 percent of Real Estate Including R.E. in Redemption , 1,391,326.00 1 would like to represent each of you." ^ May-June, July-August- Miscellaneous Assets .... j 609,832.00 ThankyouX covered wages, and"" the Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 2,050,000.00 September, and employer pays a matching ¥ Pd. Pol. Adv. 5 October - November - Cash ah.d Securities 44,393,176.00 ¥ December. Wage reports amount. Passbook Savings Plan x » < . $298,591,596.00 %*#***************+*****+ Social security -9/L dally Interest. LIABILITIES AND RESERVES con tributions help build 5 4_M& no minimum. Savings Accounts $270,348,521.00 retirement, disability, effective annual yield 5.35V Federal Home Loan Bank Advances v 573,600.00 survivors, and Medicare Savings Certificate Plans Loans in Process 1 1,371,856.00 Tax and Insurance Escrow Accounts 3,135,249.00 hospital insurance $1,000 mln\mum tor... Miscellaneous Liabilities 287,636.00 protection for workers and Contingent Profit on Mortgages and their families. People who 1©/ Land Contracts .*.' 641,009.00 employ household workers 62 /© 12 months Reserve for Interest Uncollected 427,548.00 can get a free copy of the Effective Annual Yield '6.66%' 'Reserve for Taxes 718,315.00 leaflet, "Social security and 0©/ Reserves and Undivided Profits (Net Worth) 21.0B7.862.00 your household employee," 64 #0 30 months $298,591,596.00 at the Lansing Social Effective Annual Yield 6.92%- Security office at 838 Louisa Street, Lansing, MI 48910, Manning said. ' # 2 #© Four Years f Elfectivo Annual Yield 7.71%' STATE OF MICHIGAN) " WE. FEATURE CHOICE 20/ County of Ingham) SS 74 #© Six Years Robert E. Clark, President, and William J. Van Hoesen, Secretary, respectively, of i Effective Annual Yield 7.98%* Capitol Savings & Loan Asspclation of Lansing, Michigan, duly sworn severally depose 'STEAKS AND and say that the abQye is a true statement to the best of their knowledge and belief. 'compounded quarterly ..' Robert E. Clark, President William J. Van Hoesen, Secretary A substantial Interest penalty la HOMEMADE PIZZA required lor early withdrawals of Subscribed and sworn before me this twelfth day of July, 1976, David L. Shelp, Notary certificates In accordance with Public, Ingham County,*Michigan. My commission expires on Jyly 26,1978. (ederal regulations.

- We Cater to Small Parties, Wedding Rehearsals, Birthdays, Adversaries. Dmmonds, Wntchos, Bracolnts. EVERY THURSDAY NITE: Jowelfy, Hums To Fii Any Occasion Spaghetti & Meat Balls, Ssltfd & Garlic ' WE HAVE PLEASING Bread; Hot Mast Ball Sandwlches,,Veal TRI-AMI BOWL SELECTIONS FOR Parmesan. ' THE ENTIRE FAMILY \ EVERY FRIDAY NITE: Keg-lite Lounge * Stop and visit us soon caPiTOL savinGS & Loan associaTion LEVEY'S > , main officer 112 East Allegan, Lansing, Ml 48901, ph. 517/371-2911 ' "~ South Cedar in Laming 6510 South Cedar Maion 606 W. Columbia ' St. Johm 222 N. Clinlon Ave. ESEE Perch and"White Grand LedflB 401 South Bridge St. Di

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On Nov. 1, 1935, Roy Beechler and his son Bill first opened the doors of their new Clinton Theatre to the public. "Ifs in the Air," starring Jack Benny, with Una Merkel, Nat Pendfeton, Mary Carlisle, and Ted Healy was shown at 7:30 p.m. Admission was 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The Clinton County Republican News of OcJ. 31, 1935 carried this report quoting Roy Beechlert "it was on March 1 that we started razing the old Durkee building, and in April, foundations for the Clinton Theatre began to rise." • Lumber for the new theater was supplfed bv the Parr Lumber Company. The E.C. Smith Elevator supplied the cement. The St. Johns Cooperative Company supplied the brick, and Hicks supplied the plaster. According to Fred Tremper; who pioneered In the mov ie business, back when the f I Ickerlng f i Ims were considered one of the. 7 wonders oftheworId,thefIrstrnovIetheatrecametDSt.Johns In,l906. After being owned by the Beechler family for over 3.0 years, tie theater was sold to Howard Kortes of Portland who ran It for a number of years thensold to John &Elma Cockrumlntheearly70's. On November 6,1975, the Cock rums celebrated the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Clinton Theatre with a "Grand Premiere" having as a special guest of honor Mrs. Bill Beechler, wlfeof thelate owner.

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The Clinton County certain Frances Boron died of a heart attack on Historical Society has played whom he married in 1935 in Nov.~28,1975. an important role in file her parents' home. celebration of our nation's Bicentennial celebration. It The Conns had 2 children: He spent 3 years in the has collectively organized David who now lives with Army during World War II, events and has helped the his wife and 2 sons in was one of the directors for Clinton County residents to Lansing, and Jean Clinton National Bank, was realize their heritage and (Oakwood)ji'ho lives in St. on the board of directors for recall favorably their past Johns with her husband and Clinton Memorial Hospital, daughter. was past commander of the Robert Conn was the 1st When the children were American Legion, "was -a chairman of the Clinton young, the Conn family member of the Masonic County Historical Society visited many historical Lodge, the St. Johns and it is to Robert Conn that places. "He was always Chamber of Commerce and this section of the Clinton interested in American was a past president of the County News Bicentennial history," remembers his Exchange Club. He also held Edition is dedicated. wife, Frances who resides at office in the First 110 W. Cass St., St. Johns. Congregational Church, " Born in Durand in 1903, Robert Conn was the son of "We would take feekid s on Ly nds and Florenc e trips. If there was some Mr. Conn spent many place of historical years working in St. Johns, (Wilson) Conn. His father first for J.C. Fenneyfe and was secretary-treasurer of importance, he would take special pride in telling them then for the Boron Floor the telephone company in Coverings Store, which he Owosso and Robert lived what was important," says Frances. joined in partnership with with his family in Owosso his father-in-law. The Boron most of his early life. Robert Conn also liked to store was in operation for read American history and it over 50 years. \When he was was from his -interest in approximately 25 years of American history that his age, he moved to St. Johns as interest in. the history of This tribute is being made assistant manager of the Clinton County developed. to a man who worked in St._ J.C. Penney store. He came Johns, helped to guide its to love the community and A resident of St. Johns for future and helped to Robert Conn its residents, especially a nearly 45 years, Mr. Conn remember St. Johns past.

The building-which houses the Colonial Restaurant has been a place of business since before the 1890's. In 1893 Miss Sue Durkee established a hat shop in the corner location. After a number of years. Miss Durkee moved to a smaller - store next door which is now part of Colonial Restaurant. The corner part of the building later became a restaurant owned by Fred Baker.

In 1945 EJdred Walker purchased the restaurant from James Salters and It became Walker's Restaurant until 1970 when Suzan Hospodar purchased it from Mrs. Romel Walker. Suzie, as she is well known to most of main street & people from this area, remodeled the building and expanded the restaurant into Durkee's Hat Shop run by Miss Maybelle Durkee Suzie' features fine home style & Slovak cooking which she brought from her home_ in Czechoslovakia. If you want a cup of coffee and one of her famous kdaches, just visit Suzie s any morning around the businessmen s coffee table... 'OULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 4-B

By NEVA KEYS had his first glimpse of what spinning wheel, his mother Elsie Correspondent was to later become the was operating. Money was Among the early settlers in village of Elsie and his home scarce. But for the fact that Elsie were many families for 84 years. Four log houses they found ready sale for the from Ohio. One who knew made up the settlement and pelts of small animals, first hand the hardships of. in one of these, where now nothing but the dire wilderness life in Michigan stands the Elsie Bank, lived necessities would have been in the 19th century was J.D. Sickels, whose eldest available for the early LaMott G. Bates who was daughter, Hannah Amanda, settlers. bom in 1847 at Richfield, later became LaMott's wife. At the age of 15, LaMott Ohio, the oldest of four ' They settled on a farm, returned to "his "birthplace in children born to George W. which the father had Ohio to learn the harness and Emily Bates. purchased on a former trip trade and returned three At the age of five, his to Michigan and located on years later io join his father parents moved to Obertin. the Meridian, three miles in that business. In 1872, he Ohio, but lured by attractive northeast of the present entered the general reports of the life in Central village. The hardships they merchandise business, with Michigan, where his endured were many. Forests J.F. Hasty as a partner, in a paternal grandmother, Mrs. so valuable today were store situated on the Andrew Liman, resided, destroyed. Aside from . northeast corner of Main st they came to the wilderness enough logs for their A y ear later, he married state in 1855. buildings, trees were cut and Amanda Sickels, who was a The journey was made by burned, land on which to loving and- faithful train to Cleveland, boat to raise food was much more companion for over 60 years. Detroit, and again by The oldest daughter of J. In 1933 A.T. Allaby founded the Insurance Company known necessary. railroad'to Fenton, which When a little grain could Durfee and Sarah J. Sickels then as A.T. Allaby Insurance Co. In-1965 Leon Brewbaker was as far as the Detroit, be grown'lt was taken by ox- received from her parents a joined Allaby and later formed a partnership in 1970 when it Grand Haven and team through the woods to rich inheritance of deep became Allaby & Brewbaker Insurance. In 1971 it was Milwaukee road had been Rochester Colony to be integrity, forebearance and incorporated into Allaby & Brewbaker, Inc. constructed at the time. A ground into flour by a water courage. Although her early stage took them to Byron, life was spent amid pioneer The business has been in the same location since ifs powered mill. Wool was where they remained for the taken toCorunnain the same surroundings, with limited, beginning, moving downstairs to the present location in 1974. night, making the remainder cultural' privileges, she Allaby & Brewbaker offer all types of insurance including way, for carding- a two day of the" trip by team to Elsie trip. sought every educational Auto, Life, Health & Accident, Home, Farm and casualty plus the following day. Their only artificial light opportunity available to her Commercial Insurance of all kinds and Surety Bonds. The journey was almost was the home made candle and throughout her life Allaby & Brewbaker employ a staff of eleven people to serve entirely through the woods and most of their clothing encouraged any movement their customers: 4 Insurance Producers, 7 girls handling and the road, a mere trail. was made of homespun yarn. for the uplift of those about On the day before his eighth claims, underwriting & Processing. LaMott was lulled to sleep (See Page 18B) birthday, the little LaMott many a night by the hum of a

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the 19th century was the By NEVAKEYS Northern Greenings, Every household had a Harrington was one of the Beds are not what they Elsie Correspondent popular fiddlers for years. used to be. From straw and' growing of. hops in this Russets and Detroit Reds. "rainbarrel" or two to catch section. Two hop vineyards Here are a "\few One crabapple was soft water for battling and corn husk mattresses and observations gathered from An early day whiskbroom feather ones over them as a were west of Elsie at A.A. included for spicing and laundry. It had to be strained Love's and (he other just many of the old-timers, jelly. Cider was made forall , through thicknesses of was the tip joint of a turkey ^softer pad, quilts and mainly human interest tales some for beverage and some or goose wing, salted and "comfortables" are now west of the Mead School, run cheese cloth to filter out the by a Mr. French. He also had of people, names of early for vinegar. mosquitos. Laundering cured. For a deluxe job, felt woolen blankets, electrically families and changes that or velvet was used to cover heated. What will be next? a drying shed or kiln as it have taken place over the + ++++ follwed an ever changing was called. The winter's supply was pattern. From crude wash the bone. The fresh lean ones +++++ years to make living, work tub and rubbing, board, were used to brush crumbs This community can boast and life in general easier for buried in pits, especially for from dinner table and worn of having some people with +++++ the present. Russet apples, cabbage, various designs have finally beets, carrots, turnip's and developed into the automatic ones used to whisk ashes more than, ordinary artistic The village of Elsie has +++++ rutabagas to be taken out washer and dryer or the from the hearth or sweeping ability. Mrs. Elizabeth had no newspaper of its own Every early settler when wanted. Parsnips and neighborhood laundramat. up ashes around the stove. Watson painted landscapes since the Elsie Sun made its planted an apple orchard of vegetable oysters were left +++++ +++++ in oil. Paul Lowrey has demise and efforts now varying sizes. In addition to in the ground until spring. As winter approached, Soft soap was made in the preserved some'of the local delegated to the Elsie the popular Nothern Spy and The time consuming chore of cutting a year's supply of spring. Wood ashes -scenery with water colors Advertiser by the former Baldwins,, there were furnished the lye and the and Mrs. Gladys Vincenthas owners of the Hinkley several kinds of Pippins, fruits and vegetables has fire wood for heating and bowed to the deep freezers. cooking purposes was a refuse from lard done the same with oils. family. The Ovid-Elsie Talman Sweets, Winesap, . +++++ chore. Butchering was rendering"the fat. This work With the advent of more Banner, based at Ovid another chore. It was not was done outside as soon as art instruction in the schools operated for a few years by unusual to see two or three weather permitted. and the fine work that Mrs. George, Donna and; Teri hogs hanging from a pole on +++++ ' Nida Dunham has done with • Wilber and in the fall of 1974 butchering day or a beef Here are a few entries . her many art students in art the' Maple River News, a hanging from a tripod found in time book and wage shows and displays, there is weekly, was welcomed back frame. Then, home-cured tables and old /account promise of many fine artists, to the area and dedicated to hams, shoulders, bacon, books..Sometimes a wagon's young and old, for the future. "Community Pride Through sausage and lard rendering use or the work of oxen and +++++ Communication", and also ' followed. Corned beef and horses were entered, as, Our share of political based at Ovid and enjoyedby dried beef were processed at William Warner and team; representatives has gone to its readers. William and home. John Blayney, self and Lansing from this area. As Anita Sloat are editors and +++++ team; Phil Finch by wagon; Senators, Stephen Pearl, publishers of the MRN. The pioneer inhabitants or I.H. Craven, oxen. Duplain, 1869-1870 and Bion Elsie news columns are believed in planning for their In 1858, the charge for Bates, elected 1947 and 1949. carried by the Owosso Argus years ahead. A guide for the shoeing oxen was $5.00; Bates was born in Elsie, Press, Maple River News women of the house was horse-shoeing $1.00; 5 yards raised and educated through and Clinton County News of "When the wind blows over cambric ,63c; 3 yards calico High School in Elsie and St. Johns. the oats' stubble; it's time,t o .08c; and one pound soda opened his first dental office sit up nights with your .13c. From another account in his home town and later The Elsie newspaper was sewing. This consisted of book in 1858 listed two bottles located permanently in Ovid. first edited in Fairfield knitting, crocheting, piecing of German Bitters $1.50andl Contributions from Elsie Township about two miles of quilts or other handiwork. glass lamp $.75. to the Representative east of Elsie by Loren Austin , +++++ ++++ + chambers have been: Robert in his home, and was called Sleigh bells are no longer E. Craven, 1853; Aaron The Yankee Clipper. In 1885, News travels differently, he changed the name to The now. Minutes after national heard. Wild game hunting Sickels, 1869-1870; Eugene V. has become a sport instead Chase, 1877-1879; Michael Elsie Sun and moved his or international happenings printing press to the village. it is quickly spread around of necessary source of food. Doyle, 1899=1901; and the world by radio and Pheasants have taken the Andrew Cobb, 1951-1069. At one time there were two television in minutes. place of wild turkeys. Deer, +++++ weekly newspapers here. In Civil war days a good once so plentiful is now As with lumbering, other The other was called the reader with a newspaper appearing in small numbers. industries have come and Elsie Enterprize edited by would draw an audience +++++ gone. One that ended with Mr. Johnson. around the visiting center of a store. At the time of President McKinley's assassination, news was < •••§ spread by Harriet Finch ,' "*-*~+j^^v^ was told more quickly :4^f~A around the world'by radio, The Julie K Shop was opened in the late 1940's by- minutes after its occurence. owner William Barber, who operated the store untU 1973 when his son Dave & wife Judy purchased the Remember the parades "business. The first JuKe K was located in what is now led by a mounted officer of part of The St. Johns Furniture Co. In 1374 Julie K the day, on the liveliest horse moved to their present location in what was the former he could find? A band was St. Johns Office for Consumers Power. always to be had and there wasn't any charge. Someone • Exclusively Women's Wear, Julie K featured brand rode a high wheeled bicycle. names such'as: Act in, Butte Knit, Leslie Fat, Bobbie A program was often held in *-Ai Brooks, Jack Winter, Alex Coleman, Misty Harbor an orchard a block north of Coats, Vasserette & Bali lingerie. Main, St. at First St. The program wasn't complete without someone reading the Declaration of Independence. Homemade ice cream and cake was a church project The Federal Land Bank Association started in 1917 as a Farmers The Bowery dance platform Co-Op in Clinton/ Shiawassee and Gratiot Counties.. First known as must not be forgotten. The The National Farm Loan Association. Through The Federal Land floor was made1 of planks Bank of St. Paul, the name was changed to The Federal Land Bank large enough to hold two Association In 1960. • sets, usually of square dancers. A frame work Robert Darling Is the present manager ot Federal Land Bank with covered with leafy boughs Mark.Foucher Field Representative. cut from someone's woodlot made the roof. By night time they would be quite wilted and if left intact for several Saturday nights became quite brown. Dick

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"NO COMPROMISE WITH SUPERIOR QUALITY." THIS HAS BEEN THE TRADITION AT SEALED POWER SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1911 AND IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS WHY THE CQM$(fat. HAS EVOLVED INTO THE WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF PISTON RINGS.

"No compromise with superior quality." This has been, the tradition at Sealed Power since its founding in 1911 and is one of the primary reasons why the company has evolved into the world's largest manufacturer of piston rings. Sealed Power Corporation got its start In Muskegon by Charles E. Johnson,a mechanical expert and Paul R. Beardsley, a sales administrator and was first known as the Piston Ring Company. In 1912 the company moved to its present location on Sanford Street in Muskegon. Sealed Power has grown inb a dlversifiedlnternational corporation with manufacturing facilities i n s ix states and three foreign countries. Its product line has expanded beyond piston r Ings and now includes cylinder sleeves, tappets, transmission oil filters, automoli ve air conditioning units, and a number of related engine parts, as we8 as a wide variety of die castings, Investment castings, and powered metal parts used In many industries. Total world-wide employment Is in excess of 4,000 men and women, and yearly sales are well over $100,000,000. The company recognizes the value of its people through comparatively steady employment, fair wages, good working conditions, unusually broad benefit programs, emphasis on promotion from within, and recognition as individuals. A very large portion of the work force has been with the Company for 12, 20 or 30 yea rs or mo re and this loyalty speaks well for thecallber of theorganlzatlon.

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The local D & C Store in St. Johns has been managedsince February of 1960 by Wayne E. Banner. The store opened in March, 1928 at 3\3 N. Clinton Avems with H, Ward Hutson as manager. Later the store relocated in the Osgood building which now is the south portion of Kurt's Appliance Center. Needing more area, thestoremoved to thesouth west corner of WalkerStreet and Clinton Avenue in June 1941. This store was extensively remodeled in 1955 to feature a much larger and better selection of merchandise. In October, 1966, the store moved to its present location at 205 N. CHn ton which was the f center John C. Hicks Store. The D & C Company was organized in 1926 with its first store-opening at Romeo in May of that year. The St. Johns store was the firm's seventh outlet to open. The company presently operates 38 stores inMichigan. Banner has been with the 0-&C chain for 20 years and prior to coming to St. Johns was manager of the D & C Store on W. Mt. Hope; Lansing. He and his wife, Joan, have two children, Scott and Pamela and they reside at 704 East McConnell in St Johns. •ar--:

DEW1TT YOUNGSTERS joined In the Bicentennial observances in DeWitt and this streamer decked young lady and her bike were just part of the many colorful parade entrleB by the younger set July 3.

*\ E URffA Award for quality Service presented this year to KURT'S APPLIANCE ; CENTER, IMC/

Kurfs Appliance Center started its retail Through the combined efforts of-thelr dedicated operation in St. Johns in 1965. Operated by Kurt employees, to provide satisfied customer" Becker, the business was first opened at 220 N. service, Kurt's has grown to become Clinton Clinton Avenue. After4 years at this location, the County's largest retail appliance business,' In Appliance Center moved to larger quarters at this Bi-Centennial year, we at Kurt's Appliance 217 N. Clinton, its present location. In 1973 the Center, pledge to continue to provide top quality business organizatbn "was changed to Kurt's merchandise & products, with competent, Appliance- Center, Inc., and in 1976 Ray efficient service to our many customers in this Schpmisch.became.an active stockholder In the area. corporation.

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The following was and perchance the forman taken from the Clinton nicked his false teeth on a At 5 o'clock I starta da bean One week my job she's verra Da foremangrap bis gun for County Republican News, sour dough biscuit and was She cook 'til breakfast time fine, shoot, Jan. 27,1927 issue. seeking revenge when he Da boys all eat then go for To cooka da bean is just my I take one look and maka da line, ' Saturday night the cook for nicked said cook in his hip. If paint duck, the railroad section gang this was the case the story I lay around 'til nine. But da gun she beat a me to that is painting the local might be told in the fashion Eleven o'clock I warma da da door, of a current popular song- bean, Then one day the forman So now I cooka da bean no Grand Trunk building was say, shot with a revolver in the Where do ya , worka Once more da boys eat fine, more. John? On the Grand Trunk One o'clock I sleep 'til four, "One more bean I shoot you The tune referred to was hands of the forman of the quick, outfit The bullet inflicted a at St. Johns At five I cooka da bean some "Where do you Worka What do ya do a John? more. The chow she make me John?" and Schuyler minor wound in his hip and verra sick." Marshall and George Judd, the shooting affray was I cook, I cook, I cook Come supper time my work Where do ya cooka John? - all done I laugh and think he joke for used to dress up in costumes claimed to be an accident On the Grand Trunk at St. sure, and perform the number Perhaps U was and then I drinka da moon, have Johns gooda da fun, and cooka da beans that around St. Johns. again perhaps not. Cooks are night some more, notoriously picked upon by those who eat at their table

Bruno's Bar was established In 1933 by Bruno Mazzolini, Mr. Mazzolini had previous experience in operating soda fountain & restaurant work. In 1957 Don Mazzolini bought the bar from his father, Bruno.

Bruno's was remodeled and completed In 1974. Fraser bought the business from his Bruno's Bar is known as the father in 1960. His father continued to work friendly neighborhood bar. in the store until his death in .1963. In July of this year, MacKinnons will have, been in Antes Cleaners was founded by Milton G. business in St. Johns for 41 years. Antes In 1916, in 1920 his son Dana Antes took over the business until 1971 when Don R. Low purchased it. Don Low's wife nancy Is the daughter of the former owner Dana Antes. In the beginning, Antes Cleaners was located in the first block on E. Higham then later moved to their present location at 108 W. Walker. . Antes Cleaners takes pride in servicing the community with the best in Professional Dry Cleaning. 1 J V

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The boundaries of Clinton a part of a judicial district bartering business with the running parallel and one mile the trail had to be cleared for Rochester Colony. Settlers County were described by a which included Ottawa, Ionia Indians living in that neigh­ east of US-27, north of St, Johns, the teams of oxen which hauled came rapidly. In 1839 the new legislative act approved March and Kent counties. boring territory. These were the is still known as the Scott Road. their meager supplies. county government was 2, 1831 as "containing 16 It is very likely that the same Indians that held great In 1834 the year after Scott ' Thus, with the first settler at organized and the officers townships, be and same is earliest hunters, trappers, and pow-wows in the neighborhood settled on the Looking Glass, Maple Rapids in 1826, and with elected April 10th that year hereby set off into a separate those who traded with the In­ of Matherton and Hubbardston. Anthony Niles and Stephen DeWitt (Scotts) and the were: county by the name of Clinton. dians knew that there was much Many evidences of their Greger with their families, took Rochester Cplony settled in the William T. Jenison, sheriff; Before this act,*while the first of the land in Clinton County permanent camp sites have up land in Eagle Township the following 10 years, the lands of Seth P. Marvin, clerkf Milo H. . straggling adventurous settlers that was fertile and suitable for been found in that neigh­ 'same year. this rich county, which had been Turner, register of deeds; John were coming into the southern homesites many years before it borhood. Many of the rare stone ignored for many * years by Gould, treasurer; Hiram W. part of the state, Clinton became settled. They did not, implements and weapons which ROCHESTER COLONY — explorers and settlers, began to Stowell, judge of probate; County's area was a part of the however, advertise this fact. were parts of the collection sold Two years later a group of fill uprapidly.There were still a assistant judges of probate county of Oakland, as declared When settlers came in, the fur in 1930 by County Treasurer people living in and near the number of Indians in the were Hiram Wilcox and Jospeh by Gov. Cass on Sept. 10,1S22. , bearing and game animals, as Mark E. Hathaway were found city of Rochester, N.Y., held a county; and wolves, bears, and Sever; county commissioners, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, well as, the Indians, went out. In this neighborhood. meeting Feb. 29, 1836 and other wild animals were Calvin Martin, Ephriam H. and Saginaw were other These rough "and ready in­ George Campau became the organized themselves into the abundant. Utley, and Robert E. Craven. counties which were a part of dividuals did not leave much in first settler in Clinton County, ' "Rochester Colony". It was Saw mills were built and The duties of the board of Oakland by this act. All of these the way of records for future as far as can be determined. He their purpose to send'some of continued to thrive in numerous commissioners was the same as last named counties, together generations. Likely, most of purchased land and built some their number into the "West" to places in the county. Stores , now performed by the board of with Clinton, came to the state them were illiterate and little sort of a cabin or shelter on it look for a suitable location were opened at Scott's and supervisors. from the Indians by the treaty about 1826. Campau' un­ of Saginaw. concerned with anything but where the entire membership their personal welfare and gain. doubtedly came to Maple might migrate and establish a - In 1830 by an act of the Rapids by canoe, paddling his community. W. G. Russell and legislature, what is now Clinton • * * • The first authentic records of way upstream on the Grand to ' Joseph "Sever were sent to County became a part of the mouth of the Maple and then examine lands in northern » Kalamazoo County and thus < Indian trading is that of a post maintained on the Maple River followed the maple to the high Indiana and the "territory remained until the Act of 1831 banks at the south side of the northwest of there". which made it a separate at, or near, the present site of Maple Rapids. George Campau, river at Maple Rapids. They were to give special county. At the time of its Hiram Benedict established a attention to the lands lying organization as a county, it was 7 a brother of Louis Campau, of Grand Rapids, conducted a trading post at Maple Rapids in between the headwaters of the 1832. Huron and Grand Rivers ___ David Scott, who settled and because of the likelihood "a in made himself a home on the canal will soon intersect these Looking Glass River at a point two streams". near or at the present site of Russell and Sever were 10 a pioneer woman DeWitt Village, was the next days getting to Detroit and known settler. Scott came in struck; out inland. They found 1833 and soon built a public all the "important" points Most of the pioneers of the her husband had purchased house to accommodate the area came to Michigan from the ' taken except land lying at or from Nathan Russell she sat influx of land-lookers and near the headwaters of the East, giving up the comforts of down on .a log and burst into settlers who followed so rapidly civilization to seek their fortune Maple River. It was their tears. ' in the following years. opinion that a canal might be in the wilderness. The cabin had no floors, no Mr. Scott's place was famous They were greeted by dense built connecting the Maple and doors, and no windows. in the '30's and '40's as a Shiawassee Rivers, completing virgin forests, and rude However, Mrs. Doty soon took gathering place and was known shelters. Few neighbors, and a waterway from Lake Huron to heart, and with patience and far and wide as "Scotts". Itwas Lake Michigan. "If that takes hard work made survival dif­ courage she gave the assistance really the start of the Village of ficult. place," they wrote home," "it and comfort to her family which DeWitt which later was will cause a great drift of Mrs. Benjamin Doty came to made development of this area designated as the new county business to this place," Greehbush Twp. in 1852, and possible. ' seat of government The road In July of that year, 1836, 16 when she. saw the cabin which. Arsons including the families of John Ferdon, Samuel Baker, Oliver Bebee and Ellen Lowe, left New York for the new lands which Russell and Sever had made claim to at the land office at Bronson, Ferdon located on the Duplain-Greenbush towniine. Barkers cabin went up near the present site of Ovid, while Bebee located near the present site of Rochester Colony. The last 20 miles of their journey required nine days, as most of

On July 1, 1986 the Economy Shoe Store was ByJaneMorrlss established here in St. Johns^In 1974 the store Westphalia was settled by a named changed to Norm Henry Fine Shoes. The group of Germans from store is owned by Mr. Norm Henry of Owosso, Westphalia, Germany in the who also has other store locations in Owcsso, autumn of 1863. With them they ~ Durand, & Ionia. Mr. Henry hasbeenin the shoe brought their language, their business all of his life. religion, and their German culture. Norm Henry Fine Shoes carries a line of well The first group of settlers known quality brand name shoes such as included Anthony Cordes, Florsheim, Air Step, Connie,' Hush Puppies, William Theilman and a Mr. Nurse Mates,-& Daniel Green for the ladies and Salter. They had come from Florsheim, Freeman, Pedwin, Converse, Keds, Germany to search for cheap Red Wing, & Buster Brown for the men. farm land in America's then far West. They met in Detroit and Barbara Minarik is the manager. consulted one another about • Ralph Baajey Is an example of hew to succeed In business at where to locate their set­ tlement. A Catholic priest an early age. Before purchasing Bailey Music Center, Ralph advised them to locate in Grand worked for. the former owner Herb DePeal. After a number of River County, and they set out, years working'and getting to know the business, Ralph on foot, over Dexter Trail, and purchased It In 1973. In the beginning, Bailey's was known as reached Lyons. At Lyons they decided that Shattucks It then later became DePeal's Music center which the most desirable land on was an established business for many years. which to settle was government- - owned land, now near what is In Bailey's you may purchase-musical Instruments from known as Westphalia. Mr. horns to pianos & organs. Bailey's carry a complete line of, Hunt of Lyons was employed to ^Stereos, radios, tape players, sheet music, tapes & records. guide them to their new home. (See Page 23B) -

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v ,%&<%" :: *?> - - .1 Members of the IGA team at Andy's join together for a family stylepose They J ; ? * are: (front row l.r.) Lynn Thurston and Scott Sousley. (middle-row I.r.) Jerry V -^ , • a HolMs, Juliane Snater,D'iane Price, Joyce Bushre and Carol Workman,a Super ;«•*L« .~*i"**7 Foods general merchandise specialist, during her official vis it to the store (back ««* row i.r.) Ken Barber, pennis Henning, Rick Mitchell andDan Henning. *«&» 3 *l \±U 7] r "ii •w« S» " . - 1* EW *

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W Andy's IGA in St. Johns loins the country's Bicentennial celebration by enabled the Introduction of self-service and more increased variety. The second commemorating the birth of the United States as welt as recognizing Ihelr own floor contained'a bakery. 40th anniversary* an event which took place In. June of this year. Early in 1949 a second location was opened In St. Johnsa't.North Cllntonand US- Andy's was started in 1937 by Dorr Anderson and has been expanded 3 times. 27. The building was 3-sided, with the fourth side open to the air, facing US-27.- f**¥ The store Is now owned by Rick Anderson, son of the late Dorr Anderson. The operation of the two locations continued until 1953 when an addition was The Anderson business was originated In 1936 when Dorr Anderson started 1 ^ made to the highway location and the Clinton Avenue store was closed. Since that Anderson's Foodland. The orlgfnal store was located at212 North Clinton Avenue. time four other additions have Increased the size of the building to'cover 12,000 At that time the store was set up on a service basis ralher than a self-service square feet. •*i^ m system. " _ In. 1969/ the most recent addition was completed and the building front was MK In 1943, the store was moved to the building at the corner of Clinton Avenue and reversed to accomodate a larger parking area and to Improvethe appearance of Railroad Street, which Is now occupied by Paul Automotive. The largerbu ilding the store. /

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Jane Morrlss tavern, and some other post in 1869; the first post­ church in about 1894. The site Today there is a modern high" The Sturgis Opera House was with buildings. master in a village known as was donated by John Fowler school located on Wright Road t^he center of community social Nina Waldron The name of Isabella was not Fowler. ' Nov. l, 1878. One of the on the south edge of Fowler, and -life for years. It housed the a popular one, so Fowler agreed Dr. L.A. Laurason, physician provisions stipulated in .the deed the Waldron Elementary school plays, socials, dances, Fowler was another village to change it and upon -the and druggist, settled in the was that a church of modern School, which was built in 1969. and the like. It was located request of the village residents, Village in 1866 after graduating style of architecture, size 35, by The Fowler Public School that had its beginnings with the system also rents the eight- where Beckers Furniture store advent of the Detroit and named it after himself in 1869, from the State University. 65 feet with a spire and with two now stands, on the second floor. Early merchants of the Early Churches included The coats< of paint be built within 3 room building from Holy Milwaukee Railroad. The Trinity Catholic Church for a Tony Fox and James Whit- settlement began at Dallas village included: Constantine United Brethren Church, years, or the property was to taker were early merchants Gruler, Frederick Shemer, Methodist Episcopal Church, revert to the donor. Public Middle School. Twp. which was officially * * » » who ran grocery wagons out to created in 1845 by a legislative Jacob Schraft, P.L. Van- German Lutheran Church, of Reverend J.H. Wittee was the the rural homes in the area. cousant. Fowler, The German Lutheran first pastor and served the The first bank in Fowler was act.- It was named in honor of Church of Dallas. The farmers exchanged eggs the vice-president elect Dallas. The first .post office, church from 1878 to 1895. a private bdhk owned by H.D. and butter for their groceries. It was located % of a mile East established in Dallas was at­ Today, two churches A new brick church was built Powers & Company. It was Burt Thornton used to carry of what is now known as Fowler, tended by Alanson Parks, predominate. in 1921 to replace the old frame located just east of what is now mail With his little horse-drawn and included a.post office, a postmaster. In 1859 James St. Paul Lutheran Church was structure and was dedicated the furniture store. wagon, which was covered. He hotel, a store building, a small Lance took over the office for a organized June 30, 1878. The Dec. 12,1921. The building was The Sturgis Bank was located carried a stove in the wagon grocery, a shoemaker, and a brief period. David Richards congregation first met 3>£ miles destroyed by fire Feb. 18, 1945, where Beckers Bridal Shop is.. during the winter when he railway station. was the first postmaster to south of Fowler until a frame and was replaced with the The Fowler State Bank was delivered mail to the rural Despite the strenuous efforts supervise the post at Isabella; church building was built in present stone structure* organized in 1923. community. of the early settlers and Jacob Schraft succeeded the Fowler at the site of the present For many years, there was a promoters, the village failed to Lutheran School west of the prosper. One of the reasons was church. that travel was impossible in all * * * * but the driest weather because' Catholics of the area of the surrounding country was so Fowler were served from 1857 - ft swampy. ( until 1872 by Father George Two inhabitants struggled for Godez, pastor of' St; Mary's 10 years without progress. At Catholic Church in Westphalia. that time they realized that if In the beginning, he visited the the village was to survive, that mission once a year at Easter. it would have to be moved to a Later, as his mission territory new location. increased, he made three visits The sum of seven hundred per year. and fifty dollars was donated to In 1874 this work was taken the railroad as an inducement over by Father Peter Desmtth to transfer their depot, in 1867. of Hubbardston who made The depot was moved % of a monthly visits to the mission. mile west. Worship was held in the Thomas A man by the name of J.N,' Lond home. Fowler of Detroit owned the During the administration of land of the proposed site. He Father Ronayne, plans for surveyed and platted a village building a church building were on the north side of the railway considered. On Oct. 20,1879, the in Sept of that same-year and first meeting was held for this named it Isabella. purpose in the Charles Bengel Many businesses and Furniture Store. buildings were then moved Mw.1*. The church building began bodily from Dallas to Isabella, June 6, 1881. The cornerstone including'the Fowler House, a -GEMINI LIFT-OFF was laid June 23, 1881. It was completed the following December and dedicated December 27, 1881. On Feb. 15, 1882, Father Halthaws of St. Johns was named pastor of the Fowler parish. He was succeeded in 1887 by Father Ording who was pastor for three years. During his administration a two-story brick school was built and three sisters of St. Dominic from Racine, Wisconsin, were engaged to teach. Fr. Halthaws also initiated the purchase of five acres of^Iand for a' cemetery. He was the first one buried in the cemetery plat he £.• had purchased. In 1906 Father Theodore - Lindemann was transferred from SL Joseph's parish to Detroit to Fowler. Under his guidance the present Catholic Church was built in 1916. It cost $50,000 and was completely paid for by the time he left. The old-frame church stilt stands south of the present church building. ' Ufa In 1928 the present eight-room school house was constructed. f.-.v.'wf. v 4w * •* * * » • Town records containing the " history of the public schools since their foundation have. disappeared. The 'earliest record in existence is the school - inspectors' annual report from Simon Real Estate, a complete Real 1857: Estate Service Organization, was founded - X in Lansing in 1964 by Urban "Gib" Simon Number of districts (whole, 6; fractional 1) 7 ' (formerly of Fowler). Esther Hendershot, Rivards offer complete nursing home care. They are licensed Number of scholars of school manager, opened a branch office in the age 252 present location, 102 N. Clinton, In 1969. by the State of Michigan Department of Health and is certifiedas Average attendance 140 a Basic Home. They operate on 24 hour service and have a 32 bed Teachers' wages $288.35 Full time salespersons for Simon Real capacity. t Estate are: Dorothy Signs, Lou Kramer, Jo Rivard Nursing Home was previously known as Randall's The books which were used in Thelen, Robert Mitchell, Bernard Pohl, and the township schools in 1857 Esther Hendershot Nursing Home until 1957 when Beatrice Rivard'bought it along were: "The Elementary with George De View, Lillian DeVIeW/ & Alba Wert as stock Spelling Book", "Saunders" Reader", "Smith's Arith­ holders. It became a family ownedstockholder Corporation In metic", "Mitchell's 1962 with Gladys Hetzel, John B. Rivard, & Marianne Armstrong Geography", and "Smith's being the present stock holders. Grammar". 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Once farmed by Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord Crowell, The Twin Oaks .Golf course opened in 1972 with a 9-hole course met with PGA standards. Having an automatic irrigation of trees, greens and fairways, the Twin Oaks Golf Course offers the .ultimate in golfing pleasure, featuring men & women's leagues and Ma & Pa leagues. Membership is open to the public and locker and showers are available for both men and women.

For parties and banquets, there is 3 beautiful banquet room available for rental. Future plans call for opening a dining room to serve the public.

The Twin Oaks Golf Course sponsors a "Memorial Golf Day each year, with proceeds going to the Cancer Fund in memory of their daughter Penny, who died In 1971 at the age of 19 of ca ncer.

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The year of-1913 John Spousta Sr. and his family moved to had been closed for "four years, so in 1934 Mr. Spousta and his* Saint Johns at which time the foundry now known as the family moved back and began again, still operating a jobbing Advance Castings Company was started under the name of the foundry to this date. Industrial Foundry Company employing approximately 75 In 1941 Mr. John Spousta Sr. passed away. James Spousta mep. ""*- managed the plant from 1941 to 1974, John Spousta Jr, taking Three fires and a cyclone sent the company intobankru ptcy, over at that time. the bank took over, brought in A.J. Manly who was hired by the In 1939 Mr. Spousta had bought put the Burton Mfg. Company stock holders to manage the foundry. Mr. Spousta walked outln that was sold at public auction in Owosso, moved It to Saint 1923 and went to River Rouge where he was superintendent cf Johns In 1940 where It has been operating successfully under the Whitehead & Kales until 1928. From there he ventured on his name of Burton Mixer & Mfg. Company. Managed by the late own again to Saint Louis, Michigan, there losing every thing to a Charles C. Dickinson till his passing In 1972. This company fire that took the entire building. From there he moved to makes mixers and conveying equipment of all kinds for dry Owosso in 1931 and In 1934 the late John Hicks came to Owosso materials. It Is now. being managed by Joseph Spousta with and asked Mr. Spousta to return to the foundry in St. Johns as It Milton S ha rick assisting and in charge of sales.

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210 N. Clinton Ave. Phone224-6423 The Land of Oz opened in November 1974. If you haven't visited this charming shop yet, stop in and browse anytime. The floor area is small, but brightand cheerful and the selection is excellent. The shop, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Ray G. Piggottof Lansing, carries infant wear, toys, toddler sizes, girls4-6X, 7-14, pre-teen, and regular junior sizes in basic pants and tops. Boys thru size 8. The past few months, many new fashion lines have been added to give the customer quality at an affordable price. The shop employs three St. Johns residents, Barb Stiffler, manager, Pat Thompson, and Jo Sutfin. Stop in and get acquainted

HE HAD QUITE a ride during Bath township's 3-mlle parade observing the U.S. Bicentennial. The Bath parade and carnival climaxed weeks of activities sponsored in the area by the local Bicentennial Committee.

Paradise Radio & Television Sales & Service was started in 1952 by John Paradise, the present owner, in what was known as Godfrey's Radio Shop. In 1973 Paradise built a new store on the corner location at 110 N. Whittemore (US-27).

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fflSTORICAL CARS highlighted parades throughout the era in 1376. These 2 were part of the entry in the Westphalia Bicentennial Parade held July 4. Months of planning resulted in a colorful hour-plus paradethat wound through Fowler to kick off their July 4 activities.

A family owned business, Randolphs began operations in an old grainery in 1956. Dale and Wanda Randolph are still the present owners with son Larry Randolph/ manager and Daughter Terrie secretary-bookeeper. After thirteen years in the old grainery, Randolphs built the building now being used as their offices and aiso other buildings to further expand their operations. Besides the Ready-Mix business, Randolphs have .Randolph's Digging & Septic Tank Service, where they sell and install Septic Tanks. They-also sell feeder bunks for cattle. A few years ago Randolphs opened a car wash on S. US-27 where you*may drive through and have your car washed as you sit in your car or you may wash your car yourself in one of their many stalls. In 1967 Randolphs began construction of a Tri-County Transfer Station for Solid Waste which w'fll soon be in operation.

THE WESTPHALIA parade had something for everybody, youngor old. Here, youngsters recognize we of their television favorites, "Sesame Street" brought to you by the letter K and C, of Knights of Columbus.

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Webster Tire Service started in 1975 by Mack \Afebster h the Old Leonard Gas_Station on N. US-27. It was completely remodeled that same year. VVebster's features Good Year and Mohawk Tires for Auto, Farm & Truck. One of their serv Ices includes on the spot ti re se rv ice f or any emergency. They carry a large Inventory of many types and sizes of tires.

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(From Page 4B) in a nursing home near Mt. Daughters of the American president of the"3th"ool board Pleasant. Revolution. and supervisor of Duplain her. She taught school for a In Mrs. Bates' busy life of Mr. Bates was engaged in Township for 13 years short time and then became 84 years she did much to the dry goods and grocery besides- filling many other the mother of five children. improve and benefit the business over a period of 45, positions of trust and ,h on or LaMott and Amanda Bates community. She was a years, starting first as a in this community. He had four sons: Clare G., of member of the Methodist grocery clerk. His first served as worshipful master Durand (Dentist); Clyde D., Church and Ladies' Aid venture in his own behalf of the Elsie Lodge F &AM of Elsie, (merchant, Society, holding the office of was as a member of the firm No. 238, a total of ten yeafsr. insurance agent, Supervisor treasurer for 15 years, of Hasty and Bates. Later he and while he was in this from Duplain Township);- Worthy Matron of Eastern and his son, Clyde, operated office, his four sons, two Bion L., of Ovid (Dentist and Star Chapter No. 69; She was the store, he build on the grandsons, and one nephew Michigan Senator); and instrumental in organising northeast corner until failing were made members under ROBERT MORRIS 1734-1806 Harold P. of Sebewaing. the Woman's literary Club health compelled the father his supervision over the It Is the duty of every individual to act his part in They are all deceased. They and one of its presidents. She to retire. various installations. ^ whatever station his country may call him to In hours . also had one daughter, Mrs. was also a member of the Mr. Bates served as This is the story about ones of difficulty, danger, and distress. Ruth Oren of Shepherd, now Isabella Chapter of the president of the Elsie-Bank, pioneer couple and there 5 were many others to follow. °

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It was In .the 1930's when a group of men got together to form a Bowling Booster Club In the old Episcopal Building located on Walker St. Hicks Brothers then purchased it and built the St. Johns Bowling Lanes on Railroad St. in 1943. In 1953 Don Drapler & Orth Tatroe purchased the iH^j^^a^BsS^syizsa^ lanes from the Hicks Brothers. They continued in the same location until 1960 when they built the present Redwing Bowling Lanes. Tatroe Carl Ludwick started Ludwick's bought out Drapler in 1963 and his son The St. Johns Egg Station located on 2500 **> John Tatroe became owner In 1973. Used Cars in it's present location North US-27 was established in the 1930's by 1 Jake Wabeke. In 1965 Pat Massey in 1966. Selling only late models, purchased the business. Pat Massey Is the The Redwing Bowling Lanes president along with his wife/ Susie, acting features league bowling, toumaments, Ludwick. has established a as secretary. open bowling. They aiso have classes for Jr. 8t High School students each reputation for selling the finest The egg station processes/ candles, & year. < in used cars, his motto being grades eggs. They buy & sell to wholesa lers After bowling, you may relax In the and retailers. The egg station employs 50 "Buckeye Lounge" with your favorite "A place to buy good workers. beverage .or snack. quality used cars".

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followed by other immigrants along the way. (these colonists ahead to clear his land and to ever developed in this county, Mary Smith, although the dates ByJANEMORRISS and was substantially the had with them about 20 cows build a cabin. He was able to and its early post offices were Grand River Road, through along the way). soon discontinued as economy are uncertain. The early records of Riley clear seven acres, and build a Shiawassee and Clinton "We made log-heap fires, cabin 14 by 16 feet. In the spring measures. Jonathon Owen was the first Twp. have been lost, some The first stationary sawmill consumed by fire, others buried Counties and was traveled /or filled a large brass kettle with he planted oats and rutabagas. postmaster, being appointed hr with memories of generations many years after." /' water, placed it on the fire, That fall, he harvested 36 was built on Section 25 about 1855. Two years later, Nathan past. Harriet Guild, daughter of stirred in the meal, and made bushels of oats per acre, and 1875 by Henry Harlow & Co. E. Jones Sr. was appointed Joet Guild, was 20-years of age hasty pudding. This, with the planted 3'A acres to wheat. It is known that the first posmaster of the South Riley Riley Twp. was probably 1 named after Judge Samuel at the time the Dexter Trail was ' milk from the cows, was our The township was organized school was housed in a log house office. However, the township Dexter's 2-year-old son', Riley, blazed, and was part of the only food." in 1841, and since its inception which was formerly the post offices were soon who died of Scarlet Fever, and pilgrimage. Her account is Another account of the ordeal has been known for its fertile residence of Washington discontinued probably in an was buried in Bengal Twp. 143 taken from a history of Grand reads thus: fields. No population center Cronkhite, and was taught by effort to economize. years ago. Rapids where she spent her "Never shall I forget that Judge Dexter is remembered later years. scene! The Whole family, if not as the blazer of the famed "It was raiding when we all others were in tears. The Dexter Trail that connected reached the Looking Glass gray-haired sire, (he was 46 DeWitt and Ionia. The following River, and that night the boy years-of-age) after visiting the is an account of the building of was so sick that we sat up all heads of other families to lead this famous trail by B.O. night holding umbrellas over the exercises of the mournful Williams, himself a member of him... occasion, with tears streaming that pioneer band, taken from "Our provisions were nearly down his cheeks, read the burial his writings. gone and we-eould not stop, but service amid the sobs that about noon Mrs. Dexter called a nearly drowned his voice in that December 17, 1857, by Parsons Greenbush. To avoid confusion "Having in vain tried to get The town of Eureka has had Beauben to pilot them, Messrs. halt, noticing a change in the deep, dark and gloomy forest- Jeffreys, Isaac Eagles, G.B. in the mails, the villagers child... in a few minutes the the gloomiest spot of the whole two locations and five names, Moore, and M.E. Burroughs. decided to pick a new namer*No Dexter, Yeomans and Wisner one of which - ' 'Swizzletown" - came to us for help. I left our little sufferer was dead. route. The grave was made and Before the platting, the set­ doubt they also hoped at the -— "We could not tarry but we can still be seen on the farm of was difficult to shed. tlement had been known as same time to drop the name planting, taking my blankets The original settlement and a small tent, and in six days went sadly on and camped Judge Hill on the bank of "Greenbush", "Williamsport", "Swizzletown" once and for all. early. My mother furnished a Muskrat Creek." (Judge started to develop around David "Barrington", and "Swiz­ Edward Stark, who had landed them at Ionia, looking Richmond's house when the out the route and directing small trunk used for carrying Cortland Hill was the grand­ zletown". become postmaster, suggested food and dishes, which served father of Tyler Hill and was at post office opened there in 1843. Greenbush became the the name Eureka. This is a where the road was to be. (The In 1855, J.A. Barrington road was cut through heavy for a coffin. By Muskrat Creek one time probate judge of village's legal name when the Latin term meaning,' "I have- as the sun was going down, the Clinton County.) moved his mill from Knox plat was recorded, but its found it" timber.) County, Ohio, to a site on Mill "This was the first real little one was buried, Riley Twp. was first surveyed popular name was to remain Stark thought the name ap­ in 1826, but 15 years were to Creek, about a mile east of Swizzletown for some time to propriate because he thought he colonizing party we had ever "A large Elm by the grave Richmond's house. This seen, myself never having been was marked. Logs were put elapse before there was much come. had found in the village a most settlement in the area. became the present site of The name "Swizzletown" was . excellent opening for business further west then DeWitt (The over the mound and fastened Eureka. Indian Village). I there in­ there to protect it from wolves The first settlers came from coined because of the-popular together with the promise of New York,_and settled on Barrington placed his opinion that the townspeople greater things to come. ducted Mackafepenace (Black- that were plentiful in the area. sawmill in operation on July 1, bird) son of Kishkake, the chief The only service over the grave section 25. They were Atwell were immoderate drinkers. Among those most deter­ Simmons and his wife, who 1856, and added a grist mill the So, despite the counteracting mined to drop the label of all the Saginaw, to pilot us was a prayer by Mr. Dexter. following January. past Muskrat Creek, and from The mother seemed broken­ came to Michigan from Ontario influence of those who blushed "Swizzletown"', as well as hearted and all were grieved •County, N.Y. and first settled in He and his partners, Clark to hear it, "Swizzletown" was "Greenbush", was Stephen there I proceeded with the Williams and Dr. Rigdon party. At that point a child of but we could not tarry there. Washtenaw county for four the name used by all, far and Pearl, a local merchant. years before coming to Clinton Potter, laid out lots around the near. Over his store Pearl painted a - Judge and Mrs. Dexter, a son of "We "had reached the point mill for a village. two years, died of scarlet ieyer. where we had to use meal that County around 1836. When the town was platted, large sign which proclaimed in The trip from Washtenaw » * » * the post office was moved from bold letters to the world, E-U-R- "We buried the child by torch father had bought at Pontiac for James H. Morrison came and candlelight in a box im­ the horses. We let the horses County to Clinton County took its original location to the new E-K-A. the couple six days by ox-cart. along with half a wagon load of village of Greenbush. That seemed to seal the deal, provised by the party. The road pick their living as best they goods and opened a store. we opened was next year could from grass and twigs Mrs. Simmons remained in It developed that a town in and Eureka has had but one DeWitt while her husband went Adjoining land was platted Alcona County also was called popular name ever since.

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R. E. Benson Plumbing & Heating opened for business in 1926 over the present Boron Building by R.E. Benson. It was later sold to Ken Munger, son-in- law of Mr. Benson. In 1929 Benson's moved to their location'at 106 N. Clinton where it still exists under the new ownership of Hollis Cooper who bought the business in 1967.

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Benson's features complete line of plumbing fixtures and does* many forms of plumbing and heating services.

*» CARRYING THE COLORS are these 4 individuals In the Bath Bicentennial Paradewho re-create one a scene familiar to all Americans for the Revolutionary War. During the weeks preceeding and immediately following the July 4 weekend, organizations throughout Clinton County sponsored such events In a 1976 salute toour country. a

What has been known for many years as Wieber Lumber Co. ownership in 1923. In.19-46, his four sons, Mark, Giles, Carl and, was originally started by John Gay in 1890. In 1906,the business Leon Wieber became associated with him in the business. The" was purchased by Anthony Wieber and Charles Dane, and was business was purchased by them in 1954 in July of 1974, Mark managed by the formers' son Frank A. Wieber. In 1907, Dane -Wieber retired and the business continues to be operated by sold his interest to Anthony Wieber and in 1917 Frank A. Wieber GHes, Carl and Leon Wieber'. bought a half interest in his father's business, acquiring sole JULY 28,1976 OJNTON COUNTY NEWS^ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 21-B

vmfc-—*-? ' *V^Tj*i ^i1 The St. Joseph's Catholic At that time, the elder Fr. music roam. Here children School had an enrollment of 271 Hankerd wrote, "It is the wish were taught how to play students In years 1 through 6 in of this writer to record that musical instruments including - 7, 1975-76. Their goal of presenting there was earnest piety in the the piano. a child with a Christian hearts of those who gave It was here the first St. Joseph education has been combined generously for the building and - Orchestra was, born. This group with the concept of in­ may he enjoy in his time played for St. Patrick's dividualized education. This is blessings of religious charity banquets as well as playing for the 5th year that St. Joseph's and goodness that this school dances held in the social hall. School has had ungraded will have taught and influenced. Each year the school faculty reading and math classes. And may he and those of his and students presented a According to Sr. Lucy time be better Children of God Christmas pageant to the Schneider, superintendent of on account of its work." parents and parishioners, at the school, the ungraded In the early days of the which the band also performed, program has met with parental school, three of the four rooms approval and student en­ were used as classrooms and (See Page 23B) thusiasm. The concept of the the fourth was^known as the ungraded classrooms is to allow the student progress at his own speed, according to his, or her ability. The students attend Mass once a week with their class­ mates. There are about 25 to 30 students in each classroom George Campau's trading where his brother Louis was There are 10 classrooms, an post on the present site of Maple located. Bruce Lanterman started Lanterman Insurance in audio-visual room, a cafeteria Rapids was Clinton County's James Sowle, who closely and a gymnasium, housed in a earliest settlement. followed Campau into the 1968 in a location at 115 E. Walker. modern building. Makitoquet's band of swarthy township, built the first frame » * - » Indians used to come regularly barn in 1839. That same year he The insurance agency was re-located in the Briggs The cornerstone was laid to Campau's place. The broad- secured some small apple trees for the first Catholic school, backed squaws were the beasts from Ionia and planted the first Buiiding at 200 W. State St. in 1970. May 10, 1924, by the brick of burden. orchard in the township. mason who was working on the Mr. Campau chatted with his One time Campau told five building. The Sisters of St. customers in French or Chip-' big Chippewa squaws that if Joseph of Nazareth, Michigan, pewa dialect with equal fluency. they would kiss Sowie they As an Independent,General Insurance Agency, were engaged to conduct the Bright Calicos, cheap breeches, would be treated to a drink of school and continue to serve the flints, knives, tobacco and "fire whiskey. Together they ad­ school today. The school opened water" were conscpicuously vanced on Sowle, who did not Lanterman Insurance offers insurance for every in the fall of 1924 with 61 pupils displayed on the shelves of the know what Campau had told N in 8 grades. log building. them, but suspected a practical need such as home, farm, business & auto. Although Father Carey drew Sometimes fights, brawls, joke. up the plans and had the and "Whoopee" parties of a When they rushed him, he basement dug and the foun­ primitive kind enlivened the threw them roughly away, some dation laid, it was Father neighborhood when the thirsty falling to the floor. Again they Vincent Hankerd, a first cousin customers had been supplied. attempted to earn the drink. once removed of Father After enjoying a degree of Campau then told them they William G. Hankerd, who is prosperity, Campau sold his were beaten, but that he would presently pastor of the church, business to John Johnson and buy them the drink Sowle had who completed the building. went back to Grand Rapids avoided paying for.

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The Centennial Apartments were built in 1966 by Dr. &Mr& P.F. Stolier. After the death of the late Dr. Stolier, it became soley owned by Mrs. Stolier, who Is presently managing the apartment house. Offering the best In leisure living and helping to fill a need in housing shortage Centennial Apartments features eleven 2-bedroom apartment and one l- bedroom apartment. Economical, with pleasant decor, Centennial Apartment is indeed a fine place In which to live. i

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West, now known as the Antes fact, the old equipment was put in a similar system. gradually displaced by.new and possible there might have been Years ago, when fewer daily Editor's note: This was written Clothes Cleaning Establish­ The next marked im­ one or two other physicians newspapers were taken in the by C.C. Vaughan for the 75th ment. Patterson's Saloon oc­ improved equipment. The provement made was after the circulation grew from about here, but I do not recall them. country, fewer magazines and anniversary Issue which was cupying the ground floor. The village was incorporated as a The legal profession was weekly papers were circulated, printed April 9, 1931. Vaughan plant was equipped with a 1700 to 3700, with 12 to 16 pages city. Ed Bullard, a leading per week, and the payroll to represented in 1889 by H.F. there was no rural mail purchased the Republican in Country Campbell newspaper Democrat and a live wire, had Auten, J.Q. Selden, Varian delivery, roads were poor, 1889 and served as editor until press, a Gordon Jobber and the over $14,000 per year. been elected mayor and he put Botsford, Henry E. Waldbridge, automobiles unknown, cam­ 1923, longer than any other usual assortment of type and Just before I came to St. through the project of paving H.M. Perrin, AlberTJ. Baldwin, paign years were the times editor to date. the necessary paraphernalia for Johns, the village put in a water Clinton Avenue and Walker Edwin H. Lyon, E.E. Moss, when the people make whoopee. getting out a newspaper and works system. All the drainage Street between Clinton Avenue Torch light processions, brass doing a job-printing business. available was an open ditch Charles M. Merrill, S.B. Daboll, and Spring Street. In the spring, Henry Walbridge Sr., Oliver L. bands, banners of strange Messrs. Marshall and Clark, Mr. Fuller was printing a six running north to the Perrin especially, there were times devices and political spell­ Marsh, the outlet of which was Spaulding, Porter K. Perrin, publishers of the Republican column, eight page paper, with when Clinton Avenue was a sea John H. Fedewa, W.J. Brunson, binders made the welkin ring. News, have asked me to write patent insides - that is, with the Hayworth drain. This ditch of mud, almost flowing toward I recall that during a crossed a wild 80 lying just and W.A. Norton. Of these, I something of my experiences in four inside pages already -the railroad, and a person believe only Messrs. Botsford gathering in the room now used publishing The Clinton printed, and the local news and north of the R.M. Steel farm and needed rubber boots to get from as a dining room by the belonging to the A.B. Cook Co., and Brunson are living and they Republican, covering the years advertising was carried on the the sidewalk to a buggy or have not been in active practice Episcopal ladies, William H. 1889 to 1923, for the 75th an­ other four pages. The of Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti. A wagon. There was strenuous Castle, a lawyer, who was not short time afterwards, Cook here for some time. niversary edition. newspaper was very ably edited opposition to the paving project My relations with the always discreet in his remarks, by Mr. Fuller, a highly broughtsuit against the city and on the part of some of the was knocked through one of the In May, 1889, I came to St. secured an injunction businessmen and the people Johns, haying had some educated man and an unusually businessmen, who said it would were pleasant, and I have front windows. But that was an virile editorial writer. The restraining the city from ruin them, but it did not; in fact exceptional case and the win­ correspondence with Otis running its sewage across the greatly enjoyed the fine Fuller, publisher of The payroll of the office amounted they were all benefited. relationships of the people of dow suffered most of the to about $1,500 per year, and in farm. As~I recollect it, the city Another subject of con­ damage. Campaigns have Republican, about buying his purchased the 80 and put in a this county and thoroughly newspaper. After spending a addition to the newspaper there troversy was the putting in of appreciate the political honors changed along with everything was a good job-printing sewer system. I happened to be electric lights on some of the else. Good roads enable people half hour or so looking over the president when much of this conferred upon me. Being an plant, we soon arrived at an business, the earnings being streets, the opponents claiming ardent Republican by to get about more, autos enable fair on the amount of the in­ work was done, Dr. Henry it was better to light the streets them to go much faster and agreement and I was to take Palmer, a competent engineer, inheritance and conviction, it possession July 1st, following. vestment with gas. seemed almost impossible not further, rural deliveries take having charge of the work. A the daily news along with I had learned something of July 1,1889,1 took possession tract of land lying east of the to offend equally ardent the printing business by serving of the plant and continued the During the 34 years of my members of the opposite party weekly newspapers— and Osborn corners was purchased magazines into the homes in a four years' apprenticeship on publication of The Republican for a sewer farm. There was fall newspaper publishing here, in the heat of political cam­ the Lapeer Clarion, later being until the spring of 1923. The very many changes' have taken paigns, and this was especially increasing numbers, the radio enough so the sewage could be gives the people markets and employed upon the Detroit Free business grew, the patent- run to the top of the ground on place in the personnel of the . true in the time of the Bryan- Press and later still owning and insides feature was discon­ business men in St. Johns. When free-silver campaign, when the news of the world, besides publishing the Clarion. tinued, the paper was gradually ' -this tract, cross tiling was done I came the following physicians many believed that a more much fine music and en­ I was attracted toSt. Johns by enlarged to eight columns to the into a larger tile on the west side were in practice here: Mary P. liberal use of the white metal tertainment every day, and it reason of its location in the page, the old newspaper press of the land and by evaporation Havens, S.C. Gillam, A.J. would solve many of our takes a top-notcher in the field midst of one of the best counties was replaced by a two- and by absorption the sewage Wiggins, Mrs. H.J. Sprague, financial difficulties. But I long of oratory to bring out a crowd in Michigan and.offering what revolution Scott, and later this was taken care of and the water J.W. Pollard, Wm. Havens, ago came to the conclusion that to a political meeting. The seemed to me a good op­ gave way to a Goss perfecting that came out of the tile was Martin Weller, Hamlet Hart, it was only fair t(raccord my people are so well informed that portunity for a prosperous press, which would print eight perfectly clear and unoffensive. R.G. Morrison, Henry Palmer neighbor the same right to his they care little for a speaker business - in which ~l was not pages at once at a speed of 3,000 This, I believe, was the first and Dr. Corbin. The last named opinions in politics and religion unless he is a man of marked disappointed. The plant was or more per hour, and which is sewer farm established in was practicing dentistry, but that I claimed for myself; ability. I presume just as great located on the second floor of still in use in the plant. New job Michigan. Later the Home for was also an M.D. All of these besides he might" be right ~ advances will be made during the building on Walker St., -presses were installed and, in ' the Feeble Minded at Lapeer passed on within 30 years*!t is sometimes. the next 40 .years.

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The Duraclean Service franchise was purchased in St. Johns, May 1963 -by Keith Rosekrans. The Duraclean Is an international organization with headquarters located in Deerfield, Illinois. Duraclean has been operating for 46 years. Mr. Rosekrans is a factory trained graduate of Duraclean International. He operates the business from his home with an on location service. Duracleanspeciallzes in home furnishing &carpe1s Pine .Creek Nursery & Garden Center started in 1956 Is a family right In the home. Duraclean Service will provide this service by owned and operated business, known as Surdenik Brothers. The appointment. family members are: John,Jim, Mary and Elizabeth Surdenik. Your lovely home furnishings are worthy of the finest pare you can Pine Creek-Lawn & Garden Center features all types of lawn & given them...safe, scientific Duraclean that cleans through and garden supplies, commercial'spraying.. At Christmas time, they doa through. large business in selling many kinds of Christmas trees and Christmas decorations. For problems with lawn and gardens, they offer professional advice to anyone who will Just give them a calf. JULY 28(.WTCL, WONCOUNTYNEWS,ST.J(KINS,MICfflaAN23- B

effort to keep the winter out. upon to assist the transplanted the first resident physician. the congregation. Four hundred elementary school in West­ (From Page 10B) Early in 1837 the hardy band Germans in the proper forms of • The early settlers supported and sixty students attend St. phalia). The land in Westphalia was of settlers were joined by An­ American-Town Business. themselves by making and Mary's grade school, grades l- The,, children of the com­ not considered by speculators thony Kopp, a Catholic preist, In the early days, Westphalia selling charcoal and ashes, and 6. The school is taught by 5 munity attend junior high and as good investment land as it and a man of much energy and boasted one of the largest it was common for them to sisters of Christian Charity and high school at consolidated was very low and swampy. The force of character, who left bis Catholic congregations, having travel to Lyons via the Dexter 8 lay teachers. (Except for schools (Pewamo - West­ little party of Germans found lasting impression upon the a congregation of 1,000 by 1867 Trail with a sack of ashes on kindergarten, there is no public phalia). the government lands af­ religious and secular affairs of and had the first resident priest their backs, to trade. fordable, if not ideal, and set the little community. outside of Detroit or Saginaw. A German newspaper called school about clearing their land on Besides serving his parish, the Fr. Kopp, also from West­ "The Westphalia Zeitung" was (From Page 21B) section five, where they made phalia, Germany, 'set about at priest was expected to say Mass published during the I88u's by their first appearance Sept. 8, once to provide a church and throughout Central Michigan. Henry Benner. He set the type Several members of the early cafeteria and a fully equipped 1836. Soon afterward, Mr. Salter school for the colony- The first The first white'child born in by hand, and it was printed orchestra were: John Caudy, kitchen to the school. went back to Detroit, ending his Mass was said in his log cabin the colony of Westphalia was in above a hardware store. A few Arthur Mobs, Hilda Hufnagel, By i960, space was again connection with Westphalia soon after his arrival, and his 1840. copies are still in existence. and Beatrice Jorae. inadequate for the number of forever. cabin also became the first Today, St. Mary's Catholic As the Parish'grew, the school students attending the school, She was Elizabeth Martin, aiKi a The first pioneers endured the school house. daughter of Katherina and- Church and School remain a became inadequate for the second addition was first winter in rude-log Fr. Kopp was also the guiding Conrad Martin. prominent .force in .the small enrollment By 1958, with an begun, giving the school seven dwellings with no windows or spirit in organizing the affairs Doctor Seinholtz settled in German community. There are enrollment of 218 students, an more classrooms a gymansium, doors-they hung blankets over of the town, although Henry 570 families, or 2500 people in addition was built adding six and a principal's area. This Westphalia in 1848, becoming addition was finished in 1962. their door casements in an Bartow of Lyons was called classrooms, a L-soeial ..Jialj,

THE ORIGINAL LOCATION OF THE PX STORE IN ST. JOHNS WAS AT 312 N. CLINTON AVE. AND WAS Mr. Harley had three floors filled with everythfag A native of St. Johns and STARTED BY JACK ANDREWS. imaginable. He was known to have a memory (hat In 1955 Andrews moved the business to its present could recall juataboutanyitemhe had in inventory. He location at 218 N. Clinton Avenue. was known to have been quite a "card player" and a graduate from St. Johns High The popular store features sport goods, shoes and "chess player" having had many games in his back rubber footwear and surplus merchandise. The store room, one of very few heated in those days. School, Paul Geller is relatively also sells camping and back packing equipment. v K r- In addition to selling merchandise, Andrews also serves as branch manager for the Secretary of State At one time a Dr. Cbrbln, dentist had an office new to the business in a small license Bureau, located at the rear of the store. He has upstairs. In lMfiafter thedeath of Harley, Lester Lake, held this post for 21 years. jeweler, purchased the bu&diig (including the outside shop located on W. Steel . Geller Area sportsmen also know the PX Store as a place to toilet) from Robert Merrill and, had it complete ty purchase fishing and hunting licenses and all lines of remodeled to make an up-to-date jewelry store. hunting and fishing equipment. will do any type of welding -• Mr. Lake had started m business for himself in 183 Q in a tiny room the width of the doorway at Kurt's including Arc, ACY, Heli-Arc. He Appliance Center. After 10 years he bought the RG. < Allison jewlery business which was in the John Hicks building and is now the south half of the present D & C also has portable unit for on the Store. job calls. Mr: Lake stayed in mat location for 10 years, then moved to the remodeled store that had held secondhand goods. After 18 years in business there, he sold It to Webb Ring & Co. but had to repossess the business after four years. In January of 1973 BQl Bennett purchased tbe stock .and now owns and operates a successful jewelry store.

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Back In 1913, around the time the above photo was taken, philosophy. Through, world-wide crises and domestic there were many reasons why what was to become CI Inton difficulties Clinton National Bank has prevailed, "never National Bank and Trust Co. was an important part of St. once failing to meet an opening hour, a customer demand Johns. First of al I It was a reliable and concerned member ~or a community responsibility. of the business community and men like (from left) R.C. And now, today, this same strength continued to mark Dester, Bill" Black and Thomas Corkin were adding to the mid-Michigan's oldest banking institution. While foundation of a financial institution that would encourage agriculture continues to be an important part of Clinton and share in the growth thatwas to mark Clinton county's National's services, there are many other interests which .history. seek and receive attention. As customers demand more Itwasa bank that provided it's rural-oriented customers diversified financial activity, Clinton National Is among with the services they needed, yet one that kept an alert the first to provide response to those demands. From eye to the future in anticipation of the challenge of change. simple interest loans to package checking plans; from From 1863, when the bank was founded, Into the early electronic data processing to community Involvement, twentieth century, and now into the final decades, a Clinton National and Its people provide a long.list of philosophy of stability, service and community awareness reasons why we have always been a bank for all.reasons. has been ever present and at no time through these 113 And a hundred years from now that list will have grown years has the bank faltered in the pursuit of its goals or even more.

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ROBERT DITMER reads the Declaration of Independence as pact of the Bicentennial parade up Clinton Ave. in downtown St Johns, later in the afternoon, many went to the observance on the Clinton County Courthouse lawn July 4. During thectremmy, the colors park for an old-fashioned picnic and ice cream social. The most elaborate fireworks were retreated by members of area veterans' organizations. The ceremonies followed the demonstration in years, sponsored by the St JohnsFlreDept. cappedthe July 4 activities.

Clinton Crop Service was established by Don Bast with the Smith Douglas Co., a Division of the Borden Co. in 1963. The Smith Douglas Co^became sole owners In 1967 with Don Bastas manager. . . Services of Clinton Crop include: custom spraying/ spreading, application of nitrogen, and soil testing. Products are: fertilizers, chemicals, pesticides, & seed. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, Inc.BranchatSt. Johns was put in tooperatio n in Judy.Paski Is presently secretary of the Clinton Crop Service. 1S68. The counties of Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee and Ingham are served from this Branch. This modern facility handles all types of liquid fuels incbdtog a "custom'' type of diesel fuel. Deliveries of fuels are made by a 6,500 gallon service type truck and-two other 2,000 gallon units. In addition to liquid fuels a full line of lubricants, greases, niters, batteries, tanks, pumps, and other accessories for trades, tractors, and autos are handled. Tractor tire replacement and servicing keeps the "on the farm" tire truck and a skilled repair man busy. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative is an affiliate of Michigan Farm Bureau and claims to be the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the state. Thecorporationowns much of its own crude oil needs and just recently purchased a 126,000 barren da V production refinery nearChicago.They were joined with severalother mid-west farm cooperatives to effect this multi-million dollar purchase. At St. Johns Branch there are 8 full time well trained and drilled employees. Each eager to be apart of "the best service we can give, with offering the best products and coupled with best values." JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 3-C

This section of the Clinton Under her guidance, the Bartholomew. "1 am sure County News Bicentennial number of hours w hich the she will bring a fresh Edition is dedicated to Mrs. library is open has increased approach to the library," Hila Bross, an integral from 29 hours to 47 hours. says Mrs. Bross. member of the Clinton Bement Library is now open "I have enjoyed the work County Historical Society. .Monday through Friday, in the library enormously," It has been under her noon until 8 p.m. and from 10 says Bross, adding, "You guidance and perserverance a.m. until 5 p.m. on use all the. brains, knowledge that the Clinton County Saturday, and energy you have." Historical Society has When asked what she has The Friends of the planned for her retirement, accomplished as much as it Library, an .auxiliary which has. Bross said, she plans to clean is responsible for the book- her attic, continue teaching The following story sale, has initiated a hospital piano and plans to do some appeared in the County News book cart beside library' historical writing about the June 16, 1976, announcing service - under Bross' history of Clinton County. Mrs. Bross' retirement as leadership, head librarian of the Bement "I will miss being with the IK Public Library in St. Johns. books-not being able to-find . Active" in the Clinton but anything I want to County Historical Society, If you don't know know," she says. "I will also she is a walking history miss the people." "something, go to a library. book about the St. Johns If you can't find it in the In commenting on her 11 area. If she doesn't know the years as Bement librarian, library, ask the librarian- information right--of?, she she probably knows. Bross said, "I feel proud to probably knows where to have represented>the city in SuclTis the case when St. find it-and find it she will. Johns residents visit the this job. The library has a "She has everything up great responsibility to the Bement Public Library. here," says a fellow They have librarian Mrs. public to give them many | librarian pointing to -her services not just books." Hila Bross, to answer their brain. When Bross retires at questions. the end of this month, she Hila Bross has an Hila became the 3rd will take all of this stored up associate degree in library Bement librarian- on July 1, technology- from Lansing information and knowledge. Community College and has 1965 and has served this Succeeding Bross will be HILA BROSS greets well-wishers during an open' house In her honor, marking her community ever since. x taken additional courses at Mrs. Jean Mary MSU. retirement as librarian of Bement Pubfic Library in St. Johns. '

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The St. Johns Michigan Federal Credit Union was first Clinton County Road Commission, Schmltt Electric, St. chartered Aug. 16,1955 as Federal Mogul employees Credit Johns City Employees, Clinton Couniy Employees, St. Jx>hns Union with 26 members and assets of $130. Federal Mogul Credit Bureau, Mid-Michigan Health Dept., Clinton Couniy supplied office space until April of 1971 when the present Intermediate School > St. Josephs Catholic School, Clinton building was completed at a cost of $70,000. Memorial Hospital, Osgood Funeral Home, Andy's 1 .G.A., St. The charter-and name was changed March 22,1922 to The Johns Independent Insurance Group, Schmelzer Corp. St. Johns Michigan Federal Credit Union and it is now a The staff of the Federal Credit Union are: Roy J. Ebert, community credit union. Manager-Treasurer, Marge Boog, Loan Officer, Renae In Dec. 1972 it was merged with the Sealed Power Credit Larsen, Loan Officer and Peggy Ward, General office. Union. The businesses they now service are:,Federal Mogul The SfTJohns Mich. Federal Credit Union now has 2600 Corp., Sealed Power Corp., Maco Tool, U.S. Post Office, members and total assets of $3,000,000.

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On the northern edge of St. Johns a tradition was born many years ago. This tradition is called Herbrucks. Created by Harry Herbruck & wife on the principal of honesty, integrity, service and top quality The business had its origin in 1957 when service was its primary products. Now this tradition is being carried on by Mr. Herb ruck's function. It became a sales and service organization In November of daughter Esther and husband AAaynard Bailey. A tradition? Yes, 1975 and is under the ownership of James T. and Virgin iaSkriba. and if you have doubts ask the people from Louisville, Akron, Jim's TV Sales & Service sells televisions, radios, antennas and Atlanta, Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne and many other places whosiop citizen band radios. Product names with which they are associated every time they go north or south. If you have failed to stop at are Curtis Mathes, Philco, Craig and Hitachi. Their area of service Herbruck's lately, now. would be a good time to see why the tradition encompasses Clinton and Gratiot counties. They have reoenfly is growing. Very simply stated - 2000 extraordinary products, the remodeled a barn to serve as their sa les room. finest quality in all products, and a friendly atmosphere at all times makes Herbrucks a St. Johns tradition. Their hours arefrom 9 a.m.-5:30 daily, Fridays til 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a-.m. to 5:30 p.m. Atthe rate we are going now, we just might be here 100 years from now. See you at Herbrucks.

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Rehmann's Mens & Boys Wear at 208 N. Clinton Avenue- in St Johns is Norbert Rehmann-served with the armed forces from 1942 to 1945. After celebrating its 40th Anniversaty this year. A.L. Rehraann learned tailoring in graduation from college, he joined in partnership with his brother John Austria from his father, Jacob, who was a merchant taflor and haberdasher. He Norbert is also in charge of aceountingandadvertising. came to this country in 1909 aHhe age of 15. He went to Chicago where he was employed part-time as a merchant tailor, and he continuedhis education there. Robert Rehmann, son of John, lias been associated with the Rehmann's store He later moved to Saginaw where he* was a partner in a small chain of mens since 1964. Upon completion from college in 1970 he has been manager and clothing stores. buyer. The Rehmann's came to St. Johns in 1936 and opened their first store in the Other personnel employed with the Rehmann store are "Cy" Waldron of north portion of what is now the Clinton National Bank & Trust Co. building, Fowler, 10 years, Arnold Thelen of Fowler, 8 years, and Steve Schafer of offering a complete line of mens and boys popular-priced, nationally known Fowler, Ass't Manager, 4 years. Mary Beth, Dan & Scott Rehmann & Carl brand name merchandise. Itieir business gradually outgrow their location, and Haneckow are also employed at Rehmanns. Marie Fox, sister of John and in 1948 the Rehmann's built and moved into tbelrpresentstore. Again in 1966 an Norbert, has been employed in the bookkeeping department for the past 16 additional building was annexed, where they have been able to handle a larger years. and more varied selection of merchandise. In 1956 a tuxedo rental department was added and today it has grown to be Mid-Michigan's largest tux rental service. Regarding the future, John Rehmann commented that "it has always been John Rehraann has been continuously associated with the business since it our policy in the past, and it will be in the future to retail firs t-quality nationally was opened in 1936. In addition to his years of experience in retailing clothing, known brands of merchandise. We look forward to serving our many friends be has had specialized training in practipedfcs, graduating from the American and customers in the future. School ofPractipedics, fitting shoes for all types of feet

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To some it's a "Buy- bedspread, made of 16 Historical Society. They had •Centennial" to others.-the separate 20 inch squares, of a program of slides showing Nation's birthday has had a unbleached muslin. Each historicalpoints, so I decided personal involvement of the square records a condensed, to work on the, early heart, and" Edna Eldred, 73, history of the 16 townships in pioneers, and describe some of St Johns is such a person. Clinton County. - of the important events. Her individual Mrs. Eldred said, "I got "It required a great deal of Bicentennial project has the idea for it from a meeting research and editing. Now I been a 92-inch " square, of our Clinton County want to start on the city of St. Johns." The lettering is done in " * * blue paint and each township has a red border. She cut letters from a cardboard --'-':<• ',. ,> form, measuring and fitting the lines to balance on each square. It took nearly three months to complete. Mrs. Eldred's spread was displayed for the first time u. by the Blue Star Mothers in their, booth at the Civic Fair. They won Most Historic' and a prize of $50. The fair was sponsored by Clinton National Bank. MRS. JOSEPH (REGINA) FELDPAUSCH, was the only entry in the C fin ton County She is active in several Bicentennial Committee's search for the oldest woman in the County.Perhaps the adage, clubs and has served eight 'women don't like to tell their age' could be applied to some who are thought to be older years as president of the here, so we consider Mrs. Feldpausch as a brave and honest woman. She will celebrate her Blue star Mothers.. Mrs. 90th birthday on June 3. Regina and her husband who is deceased, had nine children: Eldrea also raises and Sylvester, Julia, Roman, Leo, James, and Lewis all of Fowler; OttUtlii of Lansing; Sister retreats the flag at the city (Rita) Corinne of Detroit; and a son Harold, (deceased), whose family res ides in Fowler. park each day. She's been She now has 62 grandchildren, and 125 great-grandchildren, with more expected. The doing this for the past three family was raised on a 240-acre farm on Towns end Road but Regina now lives with her years, (except when the sons and daughters. Her hobbles were knitting and her great joy was working outdoors. weather is really bad), she She didn't enjoy traveling and never learned to drive a car. Her health Is fairly good and resides at 701 S. Ottawa- she enjoys her family, and an varieties of good foods. A beautiful lady - a proud family, Street, St. Johns. and best wishes for the future in Regina. Edna Eldred

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Editors note: Schuyler L. Someone way back when said News, called me long distance thwhile to relate a phase of the overtures relative to a con­ in securities issued during the Marshall was the publisher of "the printing business is a poor and offered me the foremanship deal whereby The Republican solidation of the two papers. An "roaring twenties." Bankers, this paper for 22 years, from man 's university .*' of that newspaper. was purchased. I had Mr/ agreement was reached and for no matter how sound, were 1923 until 194S. He is remem­ Paraphrasing the late Will I took it. . .pronto. Vaughan's word he would sell it the first time in nearly 75 years looked upon with suspicion. bered as a country editor whose Rogers, "All that I know I Followed five years of hard -to me for $40,000 - the highest St. Johns had one newspaper, While some withdrawals were aggressiveness and civic spirit learned in newspaper offices." work. The two St. Johns price ever paid for a Michigan The Republican News, where in made locally, no "run" fostered three decades of It was in January 1902, that I newspapers were highly weekly newspaper at that time. the past there were always two developed and in a few weeks, constructive community applied for a job with Coleman competitive. The Republican He left in March for the West and sometimes three. or months, confidence was development in St. Johns and C. Vaughan, then publisher of was a rock-ribbed partisan. Mr. .Coast to complete a business Mr. Clark, Sr. retired from restored. St. Johns had no Clinton County. The Clinton Republican. Today Clark at the News, despite his deal. While he was waiting for the business and his son, business failures of con­ During his years as publisher it would be designated as claims of being independent, the train in Lansing, I told him I Charles Jr., (Bud) took over the sequence and the local banks of the Republican News, Mr. "apprentice" but in those days loved to throw barbs at his rival had sold the Mason newspaper, duties of the news editor. soon opened their doors and Marshall was widely known and the vernacular labeled it Republican. As competing and was ready to take over The * + * operated under the limited highly regarded by newspaper "printer's devil." I/had no publishers and politicians, Mr. Republican April Cl923; that Inspired by a talk given by the restrictions required by the people throughout Michigan. qualifications/" Luckily, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Ciark loved he would still be in the west on late Prof. Eben Mumford of government. His newspaper won many state Vaughan was charitable. one another like two tomcats that date and I would like to Michigan Agricultural College and national honors for its * • • vieing for the' affection of a make a down payment to close regarding what small cities general excellence. 1 remember distinctly the fickle tabby. the deal before he left. must do to retain their business During this critical period the Marshall remained active in first morning on the job. After This did not affect my job as That isn't necessary," and identity in a changing newspaper was called upon to community affairs until his sweeping and washing the mechanical foreman but I Vaughan said, "just go to St. economy (paved roads, keep a skeptical public in­ death July 18,1961, at age 75. He presses, I was allowed to feed observed it closely, knowing Johns and take it over." automobiles, mechanization or formed of the significance of is buried at Mt. Rest Cemetery. "smut sheets" for Oscar both men intimately. I came to "But," I argued, "something farms, increased demand for changing government-imposed Marshall wrote the-following Jackson, later a very successful certain conclusions and con­ might happen to you before you education by rural as well as rules and restrictions. It was autobiographical account of his printer and advertising expert victions which I had opportunity' get back and I would have town young people, advances in not a comfortable job. years in the newspaper business in Lansing. to exercise later. It was in April, nothing to show I had any in­ medical science, demands for Sometimes old friends and for the 1956 Centennial Issue- of Later in the day I sat on a high 1917, with some small capital of terest in the business." recreational facilities) - all acquaintances were openly the Clinton County Reppublican stool before a type case between my own and with the financial "Never mind about that," he these thingst represented suspicious^ of what was News. /\ the late Mrs, Charles Flowers backing of several St. Johns replied. "Mrs. Vaughan knows change. The Republican News published. * (then Nellie Moss) and Maude business and professional men, what I want to do." And that decided on a policy of persistent The great depression of the Schuyler L. Marshall Hart, later Mrs. Theron Horton. I was able to buy the two was the way it was left. Mr? and continuing support for "thirties" feoon passed. St. Not that anyone cares, or They were expert type setters, existing newspapers in Mason, Vaughan arrived back in St. needed and worthwhile civic Johns and Clinton County maybe even interested, but... necessary because there were Michigan, consolidate them and Johns late in April and I had projects. proved to be one of the bright Publisher Ink- White asked me no linotypes in St. Johns in those start publishing the Ingham assumed the management of Came the stock market crash spots in the state and national to write a summation of my days. County News. the paper about three weeks in 1929 which was followed by picture - thanks largely to the experiences in the newspaper Printing had a colorful cast of Both Mr. Vaughan and Mr. before. I had legal title to the depression years in the early conservative policies and sound "" business in St. Johns, and the characters in those days. Curt Clark gave me financial property. "thirties." Chaos which started judgement of such men as John - only way 1 know of telling the Bradner, later a feature writer backing at this time. Seldom, if- ever, in this day, the big financial center C. Hicks, Coleman C. Vaughan, story is to tell it- all of it. and news broadcaster for the * • » would such a deal be closed on a gradually crept out to the small Arthur C. Wilson, O.P. DeWitt, I've always lived in Clinton Detroit News (WWJ), was the The six years as publisher of mere verbal understanding. I communities. In February, John Robson, of Ovid, and County, that is, except for seven irrepressible practical joker at the Ingham County News took over The Republican just 1933, came the presidential others who were prominent in or eight years spent in other the Republican, aided and culminated in the spring of 1923 21 years after I had started my order, closely followed by a county banking circles. towns on other newspapers. abetted by Shorty (Leon) after Mr. Vaughan, then apprenticeship in 1902. proclamation by Governor These were the days of Born on a .Greenbush township Boucher. Remick Jeffries, later secretary of state, informed me Followed 22 years of the most Cornstock, that all banks should boondogling, leaf-raking, and farm which my grandfather - publisher of the Lowell Ledger, that due to advancing years and interesting and exacting years dose their doors. many other forms of "made the first Schuyler Marshall - was the foreman. "Jeff" and I other demands, he was willing of my life. The Republican was St. Johns bank officers did not work" to relieve unem­ settled exactly 100 years ago, I didn't hit it off very well and as to sell The Republican to some rated as one of the top half- welcome this. Both St. Johns ployment. St. Johns, as a city, came to St. Johns after getting a result, I left The Republican worthy graduate of that dozen weekly newspapers in banks had been^o soundly and shied away from WPA projects expelled from School District and Mr. Vaughan flat on their business. I took the hint. Some Michigan. Across the street on conservatively managed that it until 1934 at which time the city No. 10, after raising some kind backs after a year or two and weeks later the Mason the site of the present Municipal was unnecessary -- yet, they felt commission decided that im­ of inconsequential hell. . went to work for the St. Johns newspaper was sold to Vernon Building was the News, they dared not ignore the provement of St. Johns City The big idea was to get a high News, Stuart Perry, publisher, J. Brown, who was a native of published by my old boss, governor's order. Park should be made. school education . . . But it » * • ' Ingham County, had served as Charles S. Clark, Sr., with the Naturally many local people - * * * didn't work out. It took only a short time to county clerk and held several help of his' graduate in- jour­ were frightened. Scores of The Republican News, having *• • « • learn all there was to know at state and city offices in Lan­ nalism. banks throughout the state and been a persistent critic of city Having to earn my food and the News, and I transferred to sing. Exactly one year later, in nation were insolvent due lodging, I first became a sort of the Clinton Democrat, At this point it seems wor- April, 1924, the Clark's* made largely to unsound investments (See Page 8C) chambermaid Tor three horses published by the late Charles S. owned and operated by two Clark, "Sr. Then back to The doctors, husband and wife, Drs. Republican.. ."Jeff and I were William and Mary Havens. on speaking terms again. This Washing buggies and oiling time it was Vo learn to operate harnesses, together with other and do machinist work on the menial duties incident to a linotype which had been in­ stable, I arose at 4:30 a.m., stalled in The Republican, also manicured the three beasts, one in the News. washed the buggies, and did After 'a year or two, the "pilot" service-pile it here and Owosso Argus offered me a there - and then carry it out to a linotype job which was short­ big wooden receptical provided lived because the operator who -for that purpose. Later it was had abandoned a wife and four, used around the rose bushes and kids penitently came back shrubs - all this before school. home. The late George Camp­ The following year I took a job bell kindly explained I was no as the first night telephone longer needed - that the man operator in St. Johns. I might who had quit had children^and a provide some interesting wife to feed. reading about my teen-age f Followed several hectic observations -- the girl years. A former St. Johnsite, operators and what went on Howard Fitzgerald, was nights in that office - but let's publishing the Flint Journal, skip it. Superintendent Gilbert's then a town of about 20.000. ultimatum was quit, or quit Fitzgerald gave me a trial on a nt r&v y 8 days to convince Fitzgerald the one aay- daily newspaper tempo was too stil'.'EJ.lfc^fSnl my idea to get through 1hig^ h faster m^eekh/and farm school. trainingI quit.. . . after being fired. Funny thing! All the After a brief servitude in the newspapers I had worked for Travis & Baker Drug Store, and left seemed to continue (now Parr's Pharmacy), I doing business. threw in thensponge. Haying married in 1908, I Businessmen in those days worked as a printer for a few expected more than a growing months on the old Lansing boy could give for two dollars a Republican, then two years with, week they paid him.. .and at the the Hillsdale Leader as same time carry high school foreman. subjects. However, I did get a Somehow I managed to bring smattering of Latin and algebra order out of chaos at Hillsdale from the late Winifred Dabell and the word got back to St. GRAND MARSHALLS In the DeWitt Bicentennial celebration were Lois Webb Well man and Frank Buck during those Johns via the grapevine. One (left) and Bernlce Scott Christie, great great~grandaughters of David Scott, founder of the two years. They were fine day Publisher Clark, who had City of DeWitt. Mrs. Wellman is the daughter of Charles W. Webb and Mrs. Christie is the teachers. merged the Democrat and daughter of Frank Scott. V V JULY28,1976CLINTONCOUNTYNEWS,ST. JOHNS, MCHIGAN7-C

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by - i. JULY28,1OT6CLINT0NC0UNTYNEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 8-C cherries, apples and pumpkin - But, if you don'tlike it, get out in West Branch, Michigan; Mrs. especially "good ol' apple pie of it quickly. Lora Hefty Ripple, who still "with rat-trap cheese - the kind It's no place for a malcontent, lives in St. Johns; Gordon grandma used to make." Some or an introvert.- Luther and Birdaline Smith, of the older housewives still still R-N workers. Many times since, however, of the soldier, getting facts for (From Page 7C) the story that every reader of confront us with that in-' Let me conclude with an There were many more, some we have gotten a great kick dictment. government's failure to im­ when we heard out-of-town the paper dreaded, yet wanted appreciation to the members of of them presently connected prove the 60-acre park lands visitors enviously remark while to know in detail. , Also there were the sayings of the mechanical force of the with , large ' metropolitan Some of these calls were the late BUI Murray, local Republican News - Important newspapers. They got their which had been purchased 18 watching a football or baseball baker, who used to regale the years before from the Emmons game, "Why can't our town heartbreaking. people in the production of any early training in St, Johns On the brighter side, we men with accounts of his days newspaper, yet people who are where., I feel sure, the character estate, got its "come-uppance" have something like this?" as a hlmber camp cook. Also the in this project. In the case of the park, deliberately planned to have a seldom recognized by the of the newspaper and the in­ grin or a good belly-laugh or two late Ed Cressman, who public. Particularly I mention fluence of this rural community About 10:30 one evening when several 4-H Club buildings, a delighted "talking" the town the publisher was whacking swimming pool and ice rink and in every issue. Much of this fell Glenn Tupper, now a California contributed greatly- to their to this writer. We invented the boys in a "tunk" game- at the publisher;' Herbert Splane now successful lives. away at some editorial copy, he other improvements have since "Salt & Pepper" column and Masonic clubrooms. had three callers. Mayor been added. The high school » • • 1 George Schoenhlas and com­ was enlarged last year to ac­ endeavored to keep it local, if Copt I9 l b) Cititl. Fulfill missioners Ebert and Parr commodate its growth to over .possible. During the war we once ob­ walked in and informed him GOO students as contrasted to the People are interested in served Orville Burllngame they had just appropriated 325 it was originally designed to people. shooting some doves around the $2,500 as a. sponsor's con­ accommodate. As a result, this column National Bank corner. A tribution to" qualify for a $50,000 Clinton Memorial Hospital became rather ribald at times. graphic account did not please WPA park improvement originally__ was built to ac­ Yet, people read it, We knew it Mr, Burllngame, particularly AMERICANS AREQlffCK program ... on the condition commodate a maximum of 52 because they kept commenting when we referred to him as ID REMEMBER THE HEROIC that the publisher who had been'' patients,^and during its first on it. Perhaps one of the first "Blood-and-Guts" Burlingame- EXPLOITS OF THE MEH OF needling them for years acted year had an average of 17 local yarns that gained - paraphrasing on the moniker widespread comment and more applied to General Patton in THEREVOLUTION.,, BUT HOT as manager of the project. patients per day. MANYKNOW THAT THE Here was a challenge than a few laughs came when Europe. Orville caught us on the It takes nerve, hard work and we published an account of how street and demanded a WAR ALSOPRO&UCEP AH What could we do? cash to start things but the EARLY APVOCATE OF THE benefits continue down through Gottfried Ottmar, prominent retraction. We retracted and • * • Riley farmer, attempted to somehow the boys up and down RIGHTS. OF WOMENt Having more guts than «the years long after the original start his Model T. Ford on a the street seemed to get more brains, we accepted, only to find cost and effort are forgotten. ABIGAIL ADAMS, WIFE OF zero morning by hitching his fun out of the retraction than the THE SECONP PRESIPENT ANP out that $2,500 was but half * * • farm team to the vehicle. "The original. enough to qualify for the $50,000 Newspaper work during the MOTHER OF THE SIXTH, car backfired and the team ran With a force decreased during PUBLICLY CHAMPIpNEP project. 1923-45 period was not all away with Fred attempting to We got busy and sold the St. "sweat and tears." There was World War II from about six­ __ THE CAUSE OF 7HE Johns School Board on the idea steer the car with one hand and teen to eight employees, and the COLONIAL LAPIES, plenty of healthy interest and hang onto the reins with the 16-hour days and too much night that new baseball, softball and fun. Early in this period Mr. other. football fields, plus four tennis Clark and I decided that The work made us believe 11 years courts, along with a caretaker's Republican News should, so far * » * ago that 43 years in newspaper home and several other im­ as we were able to make it, Faced with a particularly work was enough. We sold the provements would be a valuable mirror the everyday humor and unappetizing lunch of potato Republican News to Mr. White WHILE HER HUSBANP JOHN WAS addition to the increasing pathos o'f the country. salad at home one day, we in order to retire. Retirement STILL IN WASHINGTON HELPING demand for recreational and The pathos came in the early wrote an essay on the lasted less than three months. PRAFT THE P£ClAffAr/OA/ OF athletic facilities needed by the "forties" when World War II ingredients of this common dish Governor Kelly appointed us to /A/0EPENPENCE SHE WROTE HIM school district. began taking the sons, brothers and the penchant of housewives the Michigan Public Service AlETTERi "WE THE IAP/ES ARE We got the additional $2,500 and sweethearts and young to avoid cooking on hot summer Commission where we spent PETERmiNEP TO FORMENT A RE3EL- necessary to qualify, and during husbands into military service. days. The reaction was almost nearly seven years. "~ JIONj WE WILL MOT HOLPOURSELVES the following two years the park These were the days when large instant. Letters and phone calls We would recommend BOUAIPBY ANYIAWS IN WHICH was developed. It took, groups of young men were came from irate women from newspaper work to any young WE HAVE MO VOICE." however, so much of the leaving and the tense ap­ all over the county. man or woman who isn't afraid Another hassle with the of hard work, long hours and publisher's time supervising the prehension of relatives and $ ffboty NEARLY 13,000 WOMEN work and nagging WPA officials friends were noted. women of the county came modest pay. when we criticized a group for It is the most interesting work „ . CITIZEN-SOIPIERS IN THE in Lansing for the money that it Tragic were some of the f// ARMY RESERVE ARE AMPLE PROOF taught him a lesson assignments when a tense wire giving prizes in a pie-baking in the world. contest to lemon, banana, and _ It offers better opportunities \&/ THAT HER STANP FOR EQUAL RIGHTS "We were a little more came stating tha,t Cpl. so-and-so ' rt FOR WOMEN HAS NOT IN VAlN. . careful about "sticking our had been Rilled in action. That pineapple pies when Michigan for community service than neck out." always meant visiting the home had such superior filling as almost any other profession.

20 years ago Bob Patterson purchased the building of Vatfs Used Cars from Van Smalley and started what is now one of the largest and busiest auto body shops in this area. Bob's specializes in complete auto body repair and paint. He also does installation of auto glass. With seven employees and himself, Bob's offers the bestin fast efficient service to help you with any repair sma II or Harg a Bob's Auto Body recently became incorporated with Bob Patterson as president. Working also in the business with him a re his two sons, Kim and Kris.

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The Treasure Chest Card and Gift Shop at 220 N. Clinton St. in downtown St, Johns, is proud to be a part of this community. The shop was started in April 1970, andis still owned and operated by Doris and Roy Bovee of Lansing, who also own and operated West Side Drugs on West Saginaw in Lansing. The Treasure Chest features the beautiful Hallmark line of cards, party goods, books, puzzles, stationary, gift wrappings, albums and other related items. We are Someplace Else, formerly known as Daley's Fine Foods, was also proud to be the Russell Stover Candy franchise in St Johns, offering all those ' originally the Lutheran Church located on the corner of Morton and delicious chocolates. M-21. , " ' We have beautiful glassware from Smith, Voking and Fen ton; saver, goU and reiligtous items from E.G. Company; candles and candle rings from Colonial Candle Co. and Hallmark; desk accessories from Park-Sherman; statuary and pictures from After purchasing the church in 1962, Mr. Elwood'Daley had it Universal; and the ever popular wooden-ware from Cape-Craftsmen. We have lovety moved to the location on South US-27, remodeled and expanded it plaques, mirrors, and other wall decor and accessores and many cera mic and novelty into the building it is today. items for your home and for gifting from many other companies. > Our gift wrapping is free with a purchase of $5.00 or more and very minimal on smaller purchases. In 1975, Hal & Elite Dobrowa purchased the restaurant and it We now offer film service by Guardian with fantastically low prices, specials, and became Someplace Else. The bar is more commonly known as the fast service. Klondike Room and the banquet room "King's Tables" serves upto The most precious thing we offer, though, is the personal service and friendliness of 75 people. In keeping up with the tradition of fine food served there, all the employees atThe Treasure Chest. We are always happy to help when you wan t Someplace Else features the sizzler steak and prime rib. Someplace help,or just let you browse. Use the convenient free parking atour rear entrance and come see us! Else is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 daysa week.

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THe Sunset Mqtel was built by Priestly. Brothers in 1956. In .EJ.'s Standard Service was formerly known as Forest Swatman's October of 1969 Margaret Hodge sold the motel-to Florence Standard Service for over20years. In 1972 E.J. Thum purchased the Holmes, who is now the present owner. station from Swatman just after a completely hew station had been built by the Standard Service Co. In the past few years, she has had the motel completely E.J.'s has a fast friendly service, not only in gasoline sales, but In remodeled and redecorated. The motel is located on South US-27. repair, maintenance & tire changing. They also sell tires and For a pleasant, comfortable place to stay, check in at the Sunset batteries and many auto accessories. Motel. • To help young men with on the'job training, E.J.'s have made ita practice to hire Co-op boys from High School. a J •

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PHYLLIS (HORR) MOSS, now retired, of MapJe Rapids, has contrfcuted a great deal to the preservation of its past history. She was employed as a reporter for local publications and specialized In local history. She was a graduate of County Normal College and served as an elementary teacher In Clinton County from 1938-11. Mrs. Moss was known by her friends and neighbors as "a lady who would do anything for you." She has resided the post three years at the Jackson Nursing Home in St Johns, where she enjoys the outdoors and the picturesque gardens. Her parents were well known business people in Maple Rapids.

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S &H Farms originated in 1963 under the joint ownership of Eugene Havens, Gordon Howard and E.G. Stockwell. The farm The original Mary Frances Shop located ""at 102 N. implement business is now under the Clinton opened its doors in November of 1962. It was partnership of Havens and Howard. then owned by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Crosby. Maxine The Ranch Rolrer Rink was built in 1948 Sipkovsky was employed as a part-time sales lady with by Francis Karber, in 1957 Bill Karber, son other part-time help during the holiday season. The firm features sales of farm of Francis Karber, became the new owner. In May of 1966, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Keys purchased the implements, Polaris snowmobiles and business from the Crosbys, They had become Open on weekends, the Ranch Roller Rink maintenance and repair service. Products interested in the store through Mrs. Frank Sipkovky, fills a need for recreation for the young lines include New Holland machinery, Carol's mother, who had worked at the shop since it people of this area. Not only the young enjoy Ley land tractors and other popular opened. Carol began operating the business on a full- the pleasure of skating at the rink, it (s open time basis in June of that year assisted by Maxine tradenames in farm equipment. Sipkovsky and Rita Hair. to all ages for parties and family fun. In November of 1966 the name of the store changed to The office facility presently in use at S & The Carol Anli Shop with a new lighted sign to Each year Bill Karber sponsors a Skate- H Farms was formerly used as a hog barri. announce the change. Also an additional part-time A-Thon for the Muscular Dystrophy sales lady, June Sipkovsky, was hired at that time. E.G. Stockwell, one of the former partners, Foundation to raise funds for the annual The shop moved next door into a building newly is now retired but keeps active .working in Jerry Lewis sponsored AA.D. Drive, . remodeled by Esther Hendershot in October of 1967. and around the business. Hiis new location provided more than double the amount of floor space including a complete lingerie department and more spacious dressing rooms. In A slogan which has made.S & H Farms a October of 1975, with the help of the employees, the competitor in their field of business is "We inside was completely redecorated in the bright, bold Service What We Sell." look of today. • Over the past 6 yeare, Margaret Staehet, Arlene Rademacher, Virgene-Henning and. Vera Bailey have joined the original staff of Maxine and June Sipkovsky and Rita Ham Janet Sipkovsky, Carol's sister and a teacher at St. Joseph School, helps out at extra busy times. This completes the Carol Ann Shop family. Carol says "I feel fortunate to-have such competent and likeable people towor k with and available to serve my customers. Such a good staff makes it possible for me to spend more time with my own family." The Carol Ann Shop features a complete line'of junior and misses size ladies wear in sizes 5-15 and 8-18. A complete line of lingerie as well as accessories, such as purses, scarves, and Jewelry are available. The Carol Ann Shop has been serving the St. Johns area now for -10 years. "We hope to continue to serve the many good friends we've made during that time for many years to come". - u IJIMI ii | !""•i _II- _ |i. _ J ,, "••»• V

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The history of Keelean Buick goes back to 1927 when S. R. Smith ,-opened a Buick garage known then as The Night Owl Garage then later became Smitty's Buick Sales. Smltt/spride was thatthey had theflrst wrecker to service the St. Johns area. in 1956 Smith sold the business to Norman Cain and it then became Cain's Inc. untU 1976 when Mrs. Cain sold to Frank Keelean. Employed by Keeleans are: Doug Wooley - Sates Manager, Richard Wood - Office Manager, Ron Motz - Salesman, Bud Waineright - Salesman, Dick Gil more - Salesman, Lynn Cooper - TheWestern Auto Store was established in St. Johns in 1936 by Frank Beard. In 1952 Dee and Gordon Stoner purchased the business from Beard and in 1963 Service Manager, George Mehney - Building Shop Manager* DavW remodeled the store as it is today. Thelen - Mechanic, John Hobart - Mechanic, Mike Fleischer - Western Auto features Hardware, Auto Accessories, toys, air conditioners, Mechanic- Karen Campbell - Parts manager. Dean Russell - and many household items. They also have a catalogue service with numerous Maintenance, Vern Mudget - Body Man, Gary Good - Maintenance, items to order from their catalogue ordering service. Rdn Price - Maintenance.

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Harr's Jewelry came (ntoexlstenceonMarch9,1953afterpurchaskigtheInventory*roma preceedng lewder. Two years later Mr. Harr purchased the building. Prbr to that time Mr. Harr was engaged In jewelry and watch repair under another |eweler In Fowler. Mr. Harr developed hfesktllsovera 12 year period In Fowler. Upon graduation in 1972 Mr. Harr's son Alan lolned his fattier to take an actlvopar t In the tus In ess. In 1974 Mr. Harr and Alan Incorporated the business. Thus far the business has been serving theCHnton County area for. over 35 years. Since 1955 many constructive changes have taken place at Harr's Jewelry, thef Irst malorchangetook place In 1958when ttiebuildlngtookon anew look«theoutsIde pillars were removed.and thebuiidng took on anew exterior as seen today. Also at this time, the Inside was remodeled tog Iveita new look. At the present time Mr. Harr and son Alan have been assisted bySoltier employees, Jean Williams, Glema Sousley, Elaine Kramer, LuAnn Harr and Julie Dietrich, Your Family Owned Jeweler

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>••* \ <" » \vv * L..I •' RETIRED, but still on the go, is this 1022 La France Bretruck owned by the St. Johns Fire Woodbury Flower Shop has had 60 years of continuous operation by the same Dept. The 54-year-old fire fighting veteran was put in running order after hours of hard family. It was started by Amos J. and Sarah Woodbury, grandparents of the present work to participate In the Bicentennial salute. owners Howard and Jean Woodbury .Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury-came from Ohio in 1881 and purchased 10 acres on S. DeWitt Rd. There Uiey raised and sold vegetables and plants and as a side line, sold milk door to door in St. Johns. Loving flowers, they then started raising them only to give them away to friends. Seeing a possibility of a beginning business in flowers, the Woodburys built a small greenhouse in 1900 and started retailing flowers in 1911. Two sons, Lynn born in 1880 and Lee born in 1882 went to work for their parents in the early 1900's enlarging and expanding the greenhouses. During this period, they leased property on Clinton Ave., purchasing it in 1932. The present owners, Howard and Jean Woodbury, became involved in thef lower business in 1948. In 1950 the store was remodeled and nearly doubled In size. The greenhouses were sold at the time of the retirement of Lee and Lynn Woodbury. All cut flowers and plants were then furnished from Michigan and out of state growers ""* Great-grandsons of. Amos "and Sarah Woodbury, Wayne in 1968 and Brian in 1972) joined their parents in the operation. ty-

THE LITTLE VOLKSWAGEN with the bright bultouns. drew Ihruigs rf youngsters during the parade in Sf. Johns July 4. Following the parade, ceremonies took place on the courthouse lawn.'Later Bicentennial celebrators enjoyed a picnic and ice cream social at the park and the Fourth was climaxed with the fireworks.

A.T.Smith, original Ford dealer InSt.Johns built the present' Fowler. In January of 1975Bruce Fowlerpurchasedthe stock of location of Egan Ford in 1915 on the site of "the old blacksmith Kramer and Burns and atthat time Dale Aurand and Jack shop". In 1920 Smith sold to John E. Egan and Albin Downing became stockholders - In the .business." Aurand Rademacher and became known as Egan Motor Sales. In 1935 assumed the role-of sales manager while Downing became Egan bought out Rademacher and ran the business himself parts and service manager. . until 1940. Albert L. Burns was theri taken In as a partner. j In 1976 additions were made to the shop area and a, new sales, Later in 1964 the^buslness was incorporated as Egan Ford ] office was built. The firm features sales of new Ford cars and Sales, Inc. with Albert L. Burns, Lewis Kramer and Bruce trucks and also has a thriving used car business aswell. JULY 28, 1976CLINTOtfCOUNTYNEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 1342

The history of the real farms of their own looked to during the 1820's , reaching a total of 212,267 by 1840. reported that many primed in both German and estate business is the history the west for cheap, population total in 1830 of Floods of settlers arrived immigrants were arriving in English and were distributed of the United States^ - unimproved lands which only 31,640. 'daily from , the East, the steamers daily; but in Germany and in New York Ciry to immigrants arriving -Each period in the history could be cleared and In 1818 when Illinois had principally from New York many of them were bound converted to prosperous become a state, much of State and New, England. The for Iowa and Wisconsin. there. Agents were also of the nation has been employed in New York City marked by massive farms. -*- Michigan was not ready for tide of Immigration crested Unsatisfactory reports on 'settlement. Large portions of in 1836, when as many as Michigan lands and the to persuade immigrants to movements of people in Michigan did not bankrupt financial condition come to Michigan. search of land. First, during experience its land boom the territory had yet to be 2,000 arrivals at the port of ceded by. the Indians, Detroit were recorded in a of Michigan discouraged Settlement in the middle (he fledgling days, there until the 1830's. Ohio, settlement. and northern counties was were land promotion deals Indiana, and Mlinois were surveys had to be made,,and single day. routes of access to lands had In 1849 the state made slow until the government which settled western New pretty well settled by that In the 1840's , land sales in reduced the price to as low York State and yet to be constructed. Michigan declined as efforts to lure European time as more favorable immigrants to Michigan, as 10 cents an acre, Pennsylvania." As each reports on fertile lands The decade of the thirties settlers passed up the state eventually giving the land was different. In these years for more desirable lands particularly, Germans. generation grew up, the encouraged immigration Pamphlets extolling the free under the Homestead younger members desiring Michigan grew slowly the population would farther—west. The Detroit increase by 700 percent to a Free Press on Sept. 5, 1849, advantages of the state were

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JUNE 11, ISOS-Detroit is clear that nothing could stop working men, courageous nothing more than a' heap of the fire. Women, children and dedicated women, wept , smoldering ashes. The entire and men began salvaging helplessly as they saw their city has been consumed by a operations, taking life's work going up in raging Inferno that began everything out of their flames before their very this morning about nine homea that could be carried, eyes. o'clock. and hauling their house'goeds Many thought about the The blaze reportedly to the safety of the grounds fire ordinances that had been began at John Harvey's outside of the palisades passed by the city, and how stable at the western end of surrounding the settlement annoyed some had been at St. Anne St., where an Those who had time, hitched being required to have two employee carelessly their horses to carts • or ladders, one fixed to the roof knocked hot ashes from his wagons and filled these with and going to the chimney and pipe onto a pile of straw. possessions to be drawn to another to get to the roof Within a few minutes, flames safety. from the ground; to keep a shot out of the roof of the Confusion reigned as barrel filled with water; to stable, carrying blazing women screamed for lost close off fireplaces at night sparks that quickly ignited children, horses reared and so wind gusts wouldn't blow the tinder-dry roofs they whinnied in panic at the hot embers into the room; to • landed on. Yelling men awesome sight and sound of clean chimneys once very rushed the fire engine to the the crackling flames, and two weeks. Increasing blaze and a bucket brigade men yelled encouragement violations of the fire immediately formed down to or orders to each other in . ordinances had recently led the nearby river. Frantically their efforts save what to an increase in inspections H> It may be a beauty shop in a small town, but Stephanie's passed buckets were from once to twice a month. could be saved. Today, not a single house Beauty Shop in Elsie offers you the latest in hair styling, emptied into the engine, a water tank on four wheels, as Children scurried with remains standing, except for cutting, washing and setting. For a soft natural look, the sweating, cursing, pleading their arms laden with food, a blockhouse near the river. clothing and anything else In the smoldering field of permanents at Stephanie's are excelled by none. men took turns on the hand- they could carry; women Coming from Pennsylvania, Stephanie married Lucas operated pump. ashes, only a few lonely lugged clothing, pots, pans stone and brick chimneys, Morton and settled in Elsie where she eventually opened her " A wind blowing from the southwest fanned the flames and family heirlooms; and like gravestones, mark a shop in 1950. That is 26 years of bringing to the people of Elsie into a consuming frenzy of men shouldered cabinets, dead Detroit. the latest in hair care. fire which leaped across bed, chairs, tables and other streets to ignite ^every thing household furnishings. On Jan. 11 of this year. Stephanie's has two operators besides herself to serve you, Most of the people found President Jefferson created Marcie Baese and Wendy Winkler. Hours are: Monday thru in its path. Hoping to clear a strip of homes and stop the safety outside the palisades, the Michigan Territory with Friday9a.m. to6 p.m. Saturday 9a.m. to2p.m. spreading holocaust, men but many also launched Detroit as its capital. The with axes desperately but boats or got into canoes to law takes effect on July 1, futilely slashed and hacked watch the burning of the when the new territorial at buildings. settlement from the governor and judges will Panic Spreads vantage of the river. Almost take over. There is little • Early fear gave way to miraculously, not one life question about what their spreading panic as it became was lost in the fire. first priority of business will Hard bitten and hard . be-the rebuilding of Detroit.

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The Boron Oil Co. had its beginning in 1968 when they purchased the Citco Oil Co. They were first located in the Detroit Metropolitan In 1948 Harry E. Patterson established the first dealersh'p of Allis area and in Flint. The first Boron station was built in St. Johns in Chalmers Farm Implements. Since that time, Patterson has 1970. remodeled and expanded into what is now one of the largest farm implement businesses in this area. Not only does he sell' farm The Boron 6il Co. is a division of the B.P.OH'fnc, a Subsidiary of equipment, but has cpmpetent trained mechanics to service them. Standard Oil of Ohio. Their products include three grades of In recent years Mr* Patterson has gone into commercial gasoline, motor oil, batteries and auto accessories. They separate equipment in the line,of Meyer-Morton Grain drying, storage and approximately 200 company owned stations in Michigan. Mr. Bob Ward is the present manager of the St. Johns station. handling systems. For your lawn & garden needs Pattersonshavea complete line of Simplicity lawn & garden equipment. Since their graduation, sons Woody and Scott have joined the firm to make Pattersons one of the finest businesses noted for their sales and service. r- JULY28,1976CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 15-C

By Robert D. Wllhelm England. He later moved to signature on the Declaration Approximately 2000 white England and died in of Independence. He wrote men, women, and children obscurity. his signature large so that lived in the area of Michigan. The Quebec Act finally the King; George m could The Proclamation of 1763 established civil government read it three" feet away which - forbade white in the east. without wearing his glasses. settlement in the west was Colonel Arent Schuyler de One by one the delegates of ignored. Peyster was sent to the thirteen colonies affixed No civil government was Michilimackinac as their signatures on the provided except for the Commandant and document commandants of • the Lieutenant Governor in 1774. Independence was miliary posts. The habitants Lieutenant Governor declared with the ringjng_of were not unhappy with this Henry Hamilton arrived in. the Liberty Bell; July 4,1776. rule because the Detroit during 1775. Michigan's role in the MR. AND MBS. DAVID POHL. of 280 S. Hlnman Road,FowIer, submitted the largest tree commandants didn't Revolutionary War. was entry, in the Clinton County Bicentennial Committee's search. Here Mrs. Pool and her disturb them. minimal.Detroitservedas a daughter, three year old, Beth, pause for a picture, at the trunk's base. The 'SwampOak' The English traders who Michigan And The- base of operations for raids measured 13% feet In circumference1, at 4% ieet up from ground leveL It stands in a had established permanent Revolution into the. western --country woodlot in back of their farm home. Mr. Pohl plans to, clecr the land sometime in the hear residence demanded that (Kentucky). future, and says the tree will probabh/ have to be cut down then. He feels that leaving a civil law be establslhed. When' "the British 10th' Regiment Foot marched out The goal of these raids was 'lone tree* in a field, would make it an easy target for lightning. Lieutenant Colonel John of Boston on April 19, 1775 to attack and terriorize the Campbell arrived in Detroit settlements: Kill and scalp during August, 1764. Gladwin few realized the importance of the events which were to men, women, and children. Boone escaped after On October 7, 1778 a Michilimackinac ordered the was promoted to Lieutenant As many as 500 prisoners hearing plans to attack Colonel for his valiant transpire during the next British force moved south fort to be abandoned. A new several hours. The orders of war including many Negro Boonsboro. He arrived home from Detroit to counter­ fort was constructed on defense of Detroit and was slaves were brought to the in time to warn of the attack. sent home for reassignment were to capture the patriots' attack Vincennes. The Mackinac Island overlooking military supplies at Concord. Detroit area. The attacking army British force led by the the harbor. Major Robert Rogers At Lexington Captain Some of the more timid commanded by Captain "Hair Buyer" Henry The forty year old Church arrived at Michilimackinac John Parker and his sixty or '1 Kentuckians left their homes Antoine Dequindre was Hamilton had 33 soldiers, of St. Anne de as commander and Indian seventy minutemen lined up '- and moved back east across defeated. two officers, 120- volunteers Michilimackinac was .agent in 1764. Accompanied on the Commons. Greatly the Appalachians. Most of Counter Attack on British and 70 Indians. They arrived dismantled during the winter by his wife and secretary outnumbered, Parker had no the Kentuckians stayed Ordered at Fort Sockville on of 1781 and was moved Nathaniel Potter he was intentions of trying to stop despite the perils. Colonel George Rogers December 17. Helms across the ice to Mackinac subject to, orders from the superior British army. The most hated man in the Clark, colonial commandant surrendered and the Island. The-church burned General Thomas Gage and Major "Pitcairn decided frontier was Governor Henry of Kentucky was ordered to habitants were forced to during 1819, but the report of .Sir William Johnson. that it was his duty to disarm Hamilton. Obeying, orders stage a counterattack on the swear reallegiance to the burning did not reach Because of the isolation the small force. from higher authorities, he British. The authorization England. Father Gabriel Richard in and the long distance away Captain Parker ordered paid the Indians for all was received from the With winter rapidly Detroit until 1822. from authority, Rogers ruled his men to disperse, -some scalps brought to Detroit.He Governor of - Virginia, closing in Hamilton was DePeyster Transferred To independently. headed for cover, but not one wascalledthe "Hairbuyer." , Patrick Henry. The colonial convinced no attack would Detroit Roger's instruction from surrendered his gua The name came from both charter gave the Michigan come until spring. The With the capture of the Johnson were "to be A shot rang out - to this day fear and hatred. area to Virginia. volunteers and Indians were "Hair Buyer," Colonel economical and to limit no one knows who shot first. Daniel Boone ~ was JCaskaski in southern sent back home. Arent Schuyler .de Peyster trade to the vicinity of the After the volley .eight captured by the Shawnees Illinois was captured without In an almost unbelievable was transferred from fort." minutemen lay dead and ten during the spring of 1778. opposition on July 5, 1778, march, Clark moved his Michilimackinac to Detroit Ignoring the orders he others were wounded. Only "The Hair Buyer" offered Cohokia (Fort Chartres) fell armies across the swamps in 1779. The" commander's - gave Indians gifts and one British soldier was 100 pounds for Boone, but the to the Kentuckians. The and swollen streams of hobby was writing poetry. permitted traders to visit killed. Indians were proud of their French habitants readily southern Indiana. Vincennes Through his writing, a distant tribes. He justified "Oh! What a glorious trophy and rejected the surrendered their British was recaptured. Hamilton reader can get a glimpse of his actions by trying to morning this is!" exclaimed offer. He was taken to allegiance. Fort Sockville and his officers surrendered life in Detroit. Among the prevent Spanish and French ' Samuel Adams. For Adams Chilochathe, Ohio where he (Vincennes) fell to Captain and were sent to a prison in titles were 'Pleasure of traders from monopolizing this meant that the War for was adopted into the tribe". Leonard Helm. Williamsburg, Virginia. Sleighing on the Detroit the fur trade. River!' and "A Winter Picnic Rogers Goes To England Independence had begun. When word of the exploits Marching towards of Clark's "Long Knives" on Sweet River Red," (River Visiting England in 1765, Concord seven miles to the reached Detroit, panic rang Rouge). Rogers sought permission to west, the British burned a through out the Michigan- look for the northwest On February 12, 1781 sc large number of. gun territory. group of Spanish soldiers passage, to the Pacific. carriages and cut down a Captain Richard Lennoult invaded Fort St. Joseph and Permission was denied but Liberty pole. £QANY COLONIAL WOMEN JO/NEP THE/R ordered that a new fort be raised their flag over the he went on with the'project A detachment marched to built behind the city. For stockade. Since this time anyway. HUSBANPS ON THE &\TTLEF/ELP... the North Bridge in Concord. ONE SUCH LAPY PATRIOT WAS MARY Lennoult was surrounded by Niles has been called the Captain Jonathan Carver There destination was James CORB/N.., WHEN HER HUSBANP WAS earthen walls twelve feet "City of four Flags." The and others reached the Carrett's farm where the MLLEPAT THE BATTLE OF high. Twenty-six feet wide at Spanish invasion lasted one western edge of Lake supplies had been stored. FORT WASHINGTON SHE.., the base, the walls tapered to day. They retreated before Superior and stopped. Shots-rang out as the a twelve foot width at the the British learned of their Rogers failed to send the British raiders under the tops. An interior six foot actions. ; promised supplies. command of fat and sluggish platform was erected such Every war has its innocent Rogers petitioned to begin Lieutenant Colonel Frandis that soldiers could fire at the victims. A group of a new colony in the Smith crossed the ^bridge. approaching "Long Knives." Delaware Indians were • northwest with himself as. There were casualties on A twelve foot wide dry moat- converted to Christianity by governor responsible only to both sides. surrounded the fort. Around Moravian missionaries. With London. Ralph Waldo Emerson the moat were placed, tree the help of missionaries they Sir William Johnson described this event as the trunks with sharpened learned agriculture and denounced the scheme as "shot heard around the points. prospered. Opposed to impractical and world." There was only one gate violence, they refused to extravagant. Rogers was As the British retreated TOOK HIS PLACE AT THE TWO- CANNON take part in the war. Both BATTERY, RAAAMfNG HOME THE CHARGES which was protected by a censured for disobeying towards Lexington, the blockhouse a nd a, sides- suspected the orders. IN THE FACE OF A SAVAGE ATTACK By Country side came alive with BR/T/SNANPHESS/AN SOLP/ERS. ONLY WHEN drawbridge. Guns were Delawares of treason. After a flight with his ' hundreds of militiamen. stripped from the old fort secretary, Potter fled to SHE WAS SEVERELY WOUNPEP 0/PSHE LEAVE The British ordered the Reinforcements at HER POST. FOR HER FAITHFUL SERVICE, CONGRESS and guns from boats on the tribe to move to Sandusky, Quebec and charged Rogers Lexington saved the British 6RANTEPMARY A SOLP/ER& - waterfront were seized. Ohio so that an eye could be with treason for conducting force. The British'suffered PAY ANP ALLOWANCES FOR L/FE% Lennoult also requisitioned kept on them. During 1782 negotiations with the 273 casualties to 93 for the extra guns from Quebeck. (after the, warfare had Spanish. Rogers was held Americans. ffbpAY WOMEN CITfZEN-SOLPiERS officially stopped along the prisoner at Michlli- ARE ST7LL. PLAY/NG A V/TAl Lennoult's panic of coast) some of the tribesmen maclcinac. His trial The Revolution Grows ROLE IN THE-PEFENSE OF OUR impending attack was an NAT/ON, NEARLY /8 OOO ARE returned to their home -to showed no evidence of t overreaction Clark didn't collect their possessions. A treason. He was censured for During the next year MEMBERS OF (/. S. ARMY have the men or supplies to RESERVE UNITS /N /OOO COM­ stage attacks on Detroit or group of American high-handed conduct and events proliferated along the MUNITIES ACROSS AMER/CA. frontiersmen attacked and dismissed from service. Atlantic coastline. Mackinac. Major Patrick Sinclair During the Revolutionary At Philadelphia John (See Page 18C) War he remained loyal to Hancock ~ signed his commander at Fort

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The company was incorporated in 1955 under the name of Plant Food "Three of the employees have been with the company for a total of about 55 Service. The original incorporaters were two local farmers, Normal and years. Denis Fandel of Westphalia started in 1957, Rex Ward of DeWitt Donald Irrer of rural St. Johns, and Clayton Klein of Fowlerv21e, In 1956 smarted in 1960 and Walter Glanz of Bath joined the company in 1961. Irene Virgil Zeeb and Robert Bldridge purchased minority in terest in the company Zeeb joined the company as bookkeeper in 1963. Vina and Jim Fisk of Ashley and became active in the operation of thebusiness. In 1960 Virgil Zeeb bought have managed the Ashley plant since J967. the outstanding stock and became sole owner of the Corporation. At th at time The company produces complete fertilizers. Other services include agricultural limestone, anhydrous ammonia, nitrogen solution and farm the company name waschangedto ZeebFertUizers, Inc. v In 1967 a second fertiilizer plant and hardware store was built in Ashley, chemicals. Michigan. Clinton Construction, Inc. is owned by F. Earl Haas andVirgS Zeeb. The company was operated as a partnership from 1956 until April 1,1966 when it was incorporated. The company specializes in construction of farm and commercial buildings. The company operates out of the office of Zeeb Fertilizers^ JULY 28,1976CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 17-C [ gfr-T-'—r

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Ovid Rol ler Mi Ms was operated by three generations of a family by the nameof Hyslops from the late 1890's till 1956 as a flour mil I. Still in the same location, it is now owned by a group of stockholders with Richard DePond/ manager. Basically a grain elevator, Ovid Roller Mills buys and sellsgrain and beans, sells Purina Feeds, fertilizers, farm chemicals and anhydrous ammonia.

MEMBERS OF area veterans' organizations retreat the colors during patriotic ceremonies on the Clinton County Courthouse lawn. St. Johns and Clinton County joined communities throughout the nation in similar ceremonies honoring our Star Spangled Banner and the 200th birthday of our nation.

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The former Steel Hotel Ballroom was the first location of Love's Upholstery Shop In 1957. Later, the shop was moved to a downstairs location in the hotel and was there for 10 years, - Chamberlain Building Supply of Ovid had its early beginnings moving to Ovid in 1967. as the GeorgeS. Huntington Lumber Co. in the early 1900s. It became the C.V. Harris Lumber Co. up until 1920 when it A husband and wife team, Verniese and Kenneth Love have assumed the na me of Gumaer Lumber Co. under the owners hip built a reputation for expert finished upholstery work for of Leroy Gumaer. furniture. They will pick up and deliver anywhere in Clinton ; When Mr. Gumaer died in 1946, his son Robert became owner County and will do all types of furniture and also some auto and manager of the lumber operation and continued to operate upholstering. it until the sale of the business In 1973 to Duane Chamberla in of Ovid. Chamberlain who is very active In local government as a county commissioner turned over management responsibilities to his older son, Donalds who presently operates the firm. In addition to running a business which features everything in building needs, the Chamberlains also operate a highly successful nursery business.

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(From Page 15C) firing power was as supreme Commander of overwhelming. During j>ne the allied forces motioned killed ninety of the unarmed twenty four hour period over General Benjamin Lincoln to •_ » * Indians. 3,600* shells were fired. the front. Houses collapsed in flames. Shock was echoed through The formal surrender the territory. The survivors British ships driven into the occur ed when O'Hara were moved to the Detroit harbor by deGrasse's navy surrendered to Benjamin area for protection. With the were destroyed. Lincoln. help of missionaries and On October 17, Cornwallis others they built a sent a flag of truce for a As the British retreated settlement on the bank of the discussion of terms of the Marquis de Lafayette Clinton River. This surrender. spoke quietly_ to General settlement contained a Washington: '"'The play, sir, meeting house and 27 log Yorktown Surrenders is over." cabins. In 1786 this prosperous The terms of surrender The formal ending of the community was sold. Some were discussed on October 18 war occured in 1783 with the of the people moved into at the Moore house behind signing of the Treaty of Ontario along the Thames the American lines. Paris. River. Others moved home At 2 p.m. on October 19, the to the original homesite in American and French On the surface the British Ohio. armies were lined up were happy to get rid of awaiting the British Northwest Territory. The The Revolutionary War colonies were expensive for was nearing its end in surrender. The british band appeared playing God Save England to maintain. The October, 1781. The British western settlers were had established their winter the King and The World headquarters at Yorktown Turned Upside Down. This along the banks of the York children's song best causing trouble. Britain was River in Virginia. French expressed the attitude of the weary of war and was willing and American armies British.Itwas impossible for to make concessions surrounded the British them to lose the war. for peace. ST. JOHNS. MICHIGAN 48879 fortress. The French navy The British soldiers led by Admiral de Grasses stacked their rifles awaiting The 'British accused the Serving the Clinton Area Since 1856 blockaded the entrance, to the arrival of Lord Americans of not living up to Chesapeake Bay. The British Cornwallis to make the the terras of peace. They RICHARD L. MTLLIMAN -Publisher navy in the bay was trapped. formal surrender. remained in Detroit and HAROLD E. SCHMALTZ -Advertising Director The British navy in the Cornwallis embittered by Mackinac until 1796. The JIM EDWARDS-Editor Atlantic moved north to New • the defeat remained in main reason for the York for the winter. prolonged stay was to Yorktown pleading illness. Eileen Erickson Maridell Nelson Mary Darnell Second in command General protect London and Montreal The British inner line of fur merchants. Office Advertising Office defense was 1200 yards long Charles O'Hara approached and 500 yards deep. Behind Washington to give over the Alice Jumper Robert Schmaltz sword, a symbol of Joyce Woodharas the wall was a small village In 1783 the American Darkroom Composing Job Shop and the river. More than fifty surrender. forces were not yet strong heavy seige guns were .Washington always enough to force the British moved into position. The conscious of his position out of the northwest. COMMERCIALPRINTING-Richard Miller

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Uncle Johns Cider Mill is located 7% miles north of St. Johns on US-27. Niles Strong homesteade'd the property in October of4849 and was later purchased by George Aultman who had a daughter Mary June eventually becoming the wife of John Beck, the great-grandfather of the present owner. The properly passed down thru the generations from John to Frank in 1887, then down to Maynardin 1951, then to JohnBeck known as "Uncle John" in 1963. Schmeizer Corporation was started originally in Flintinthe 1960's by Franz Schmeizer. It was then moved to Durand and in 1974 was The Cider Mill features cider, homemade donuts, caramelapplesandapples. established in St. Johns. The present owners are Leon LaVerne and Many of the tools and antiques seen on display in the Oder Mill were actually Ben Benjamin. used on the farm in days gone past. The barn in which the cider mill is located -•Schmeizer Corp. hires 50 employees with two shifts on a 5-6 day was built in-the early 1900s. The stone wall of the bam was hand-laid by "Uncle John's" great-grandfather, John Beck. He also hand-tiled many acres of the week. At the St. Johns plant, they stamp vacuum brake assemblies farm by hand digging. Some of the actual tile used were made by his son, component parts for the Durand Division. They also manufacture oil Oliver, a brother to Frank. The barn was formerly used as a dairy bam. strainers for G.AA.

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Mrs. Robert Valentine Bradford Bros, of Detroit The school house now " The Methodist Church was ran a stave mill for a number belongs to the Ovid-Elsie the first church in Bannister Bannister owes its of years. It was managed by district and is used for the and was founded soon after existence as a village to the A.W. Dickers on. A fire 4th grade exclusively. the post office was fact that a postoffice was burned part of the mill and Bannister used to benefit established' in 1883, with built through that section a business was discontinued by the presence of a bank Rev. Mount serving as year later. and the machinery moved which boasted of its bandit- pastor. For several years his away. The village is in Elba proof equipment. It was home was in Elsie and he township of Gratiot County At one lime,- a cheese organized as a private bank served three charges: Elsie, on the Maple River. It was factory was in operation in 1903 but closed its doors in Bannister, and Duplain, the intention of the but Bannister's larger 1929. using horse and buggy as a promoters to have it named neighbor. Elsie, which is five The only elevator in the means of transportation. miles away absorbed it. village is now owned and "Maple Bend" on account of In 1888 Bannister bacame its proximity to the big bend F. Bennett ran a factory operated by Nelson Elevators, Inc. For many a separate charge, and a plot in the river, but the which made various wooden of ground was secured where postoffice department handles for axes, forks, etc. years it was run by the Ithaca Roller Mills. the church now stands. The objected to the double- The factory was located people all working together geared name. north of the old stave mill. There have been several brought in timber from A saw mill with a planing grocery stores in Bannister sawmills and erected the creaitea with having through out the years but suggested the name department was owned and church which is still serving operated by Riley Letts for a now the community is served the community as a place of "Bannister"in honor of A.M. by Nixons Super Market Bannister who owned the number of years. worship. A flouring mill was run by owned and operated by land constituting the site of Ralph and John Nixon. the future village. Mr. a Mr, Randolph for a few The "building has since Bannister was from Jackson years, and was located near St. Cyrils Catholic Church been remodeled and an i-. and had owned the land since the present site of Nelson's serves a wide area of Gratiot educational unit added to, 1881. Elevator. and Clinton Counties. It was meet the advanced needs Tom A. Hanvey was the established in 1911 as a and tastes of the The village witnessed a mission of Alma.' The steady, though moderate first postmaster. At first the congregation. mail was carried on mission compromised The present pastor is Rev. growth, and has continued to about 35 families keep up with the development horseback from Ovid and Emmet t Ka dwell who is later Elsie. Mrs. Joanne predominately - Czecho- beginning his second year in of the agriculture section slavaIrian immigrants. A surrounding it. It has had its Kristin is the present Bannister. problems due to the Maple postmaster. church of cement block The first school house was construction was erected in The one big event of the River overflow. Flooded located on the river bank just 1912. It was enlarged in 1021. year in Bannister is the 4th of streets and fields were east of the first river bridge In' the late 1950's this July Celebration. The common in the early days of as one goes west from town. building burned and the business men sponsor a Elba township and still today A new school house was built present beautiful building great day of activities some areas have the was erected. A new parish Ed Light was more familiar to St. Johns parade watchers in the present site in 1888 but concluding with a beautiful as UncleSam. Light was one of many St. Johns residents who problem. some years later this hall has been constructed display of fireworks. Several industries were and is used by the large bacame enthusiastically involved in the Bicentennial building burned and the Thousands of people crowd celebration. located in the village during present school was erected, membership. Rev. Max the streets of Bannister each its early development. Frego is the present pastor. year on the 4th of July.

In 1964 after working for Oldsmobile for 15 years, Ed Schmitt acquired his Master Electrician License. He openea hisown electrical business in a small shop located at 805 E. State in what was formerly known as Fish & Dunkel Heating & Plumbing.

In 1970, Schmitt purchased the property at 1002 E. State from George Pohl and has since built a business complex consisting of four companies.

8B&&*.. Schmitt Electric Co. specializes in all types of electrical ^^^T^^T*^ wprk, large or small, for'home, business and industry. On call 24 hours a day, Schmitt is always ready to give a free estimate for any type of job. A new feature of Schmitt Electric is an aerial boom truck available at all times to better serve the public.

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By Neva Keys that time. Some of the Ti Hot son was the first Elsie Correspondent lumber for the wooden postmaster of the new Capitol building at Lansing village. The first settlement in this was hauled from these mills. The first people of ":^a vicinity was made in 1836 At the time of the Craven the community after the about % miles west of the settlement, this region was Indians were chiefly of present village where West vast wilderness inhabited by English, Scotch, Irish and Main St. crosses the Maple the wild animals of the forest German descent, moving u* River. and the Saginaw Chippewa from the eastern states of 1 - ^ttS*: * Thomas' Craven, Sr., with Indians. Luckily these New York, Pennsylvania his sons, Robert E., Issac, Indians were friendly and and others, into Ohio and Joseph, Thos., Jr. and the children of the early then on into Michigan. daughter, Rebecca, settlers often played with the The treaty by which the accompanied by their native Indian children. Indian owners ceded to U.S. families,' reached this Hunting occupied the a large territory, including location from their previous Indians principally and their home in Delaware County, this community was signed Industrial Phosphating was established in 1963 by Ed Spaulding with it's beginning pelts and furs were traded at Saginaw in Sept. 1819 by Ohio. to the few French traders General Lewis Cass, in an old barn. Additions were made from 1965 thru 1974 to make it the modem 28,000 It was a long tiresome square ft. plant it is today. who occasionally plied the governor of Michigan ex journey with oxen over Maple and other rivers in officio Indian commissioner Aleader in the industry and one of the largest phosphatingcompaniesin Michigan, mostly Indian trails, as there their canoes. with the Chiefs and head the local firm now does all the phosphating for Oldsmobile. Other companies for were no roads in this part of man of the Chippewa tribe of which they do phosphating are: American Motors, Ford, Federal Mogul, Saginaw the state at that time. Soon came ' to the Lower Michigaa Steering, Buick, Chevrolet, Portland Mfg., Schmelzer Corp., Midland Ross, Lake - Dense forests of hard wood community, settlers names Odessa Machine, I.T.T. Hancock,KentProducts and several companies inNew^York with white pines covered the Liberty Carter, Lewis As late as the end of the and Ohio. area in occasional small Stafford, Cobb, Hicks, Finch, 1890's the Indians in winter, While some painting is done, the major work at the plant is phosphating- givhga tracts. Mingled with the Blayney, Bennett, Linman camped along the Maple protective coatingjio component parts through chemical reaction. Another process timber were many swamps and Sickels. Later, there River, west of Elsie. Their they have added in'thepastfewyears is-zmc plating-a rustprotectionformetals that and the early settlers were the Bates, Chase, Van legends told of a hollowed- offers various dye color codes. In April of this year, the business was sold to Mr. suffered intensely from ague Deusens, Nethaway, out stone used as a George Burkett. or "shakes" as it was called, Dunhams, Williams and in receptacle on which or in due to the wet humid the community -today are which to grind their corn climate. still descendants of some of meal. It is located on the these people. south side of the creek that The Cravens acquired empties into Maple River, some 640 acres from U.S. They named the site southwest of town on land Government during the Craven's Mills and plotted a owned by George and Hazel presidencv of Wavttn v*» few lots. The Sickels Blayney. Buren.Some of this acreage Brothers moved their store The last of the Indian lay along" the river. Several % mile east of their farm and campers would spend the homes were built, two saw on June 18,1857 recorded the winters hunting, fishing and mills and dams, a mile plat of the village, naming it basket making. The squaws apart; then they cleared and Elsie, in compliment to one would peddle the baskets built the original river road of Franklin. Tillotson's throughout the community from here to the Colony or daughter, who was the first before they broke camp in Mapleton as it was called at child bom in the village. the spring.

Clinton Tractor & Hardware is a father-son business which in 1960. The hardware line was added in 1973 with a full line of had If s beginning in 1948-on E. Railroad with Ken Penix and plumbing, electrical, paint and general hardware, lawn Harold "Red" and Martha Lundy as partners. In 1960, Penix equipment, mowers and tractors. bought out the Lundysand began his own tractor sales business. In 1972, son Greg Penix became a partner In the business and With a Ferguson Tractor franchise, Clinton Tractor alsosold is now Vice-President.^ Betty Penix, wife of Ken, is the short line farm equipment supplies and repaired tractors and secretary-bookkeeper. tools. They signed a AAassey-Harris franchise in 1956 giving The following is an example of how prices have raised over them both AAassey-Harris and Ferguson line of tractors. In 1958 the years: In 1948, a Ferguson Tractor with plow sold for the two companies merged and became AAassey-Ferguson. In $1645.00. In 1976, a sjriall.tractor with.plow sold for $8600.00 order to expand and have more room for the larger equipment, while the largest tractor with plow sold for $45,000. Clinton Tractor moved to their present location on Railroad St.

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Crazy Horse's lament over chieftain, Pokagon, who faded and died! Our ancient the ending of the Indians way once attended the schools of frails cannot be traced! Our of life has often been quoted, the white-man while not as fathers graves have been but the one by a Potawatomi well known, is-possibly destroyed, and where our better in its own way. wigwams once stood and our children played, now stand "Pokagon does not wish to the homes of the white man. complain of the white man, All, all has changed except yet must admit he longs in the sun, moon and stars, and ;his heart, again to behold the they have not because their bounty of Si-bi-baw-go-naw God and our God in great wisdom and mercy, hung ^SSfiterfw^^Ivils^S _the O-dena (land) of his them beyond the white fathers. Here we killed the man's reach." -* bear, the elk; and the deer. Select A/\obile Homes opened for business in the 1950's in DeWtttby Here we trapped the otter, However, Pokagon's Bill Loflin, owner. Select Mobile Homes is -located throughout coon and beaver. But alas words came years before Michigan, North Carolina and Florida. Select has many models and our forests have been cut any would think it possilble dowri! Our woodland flowers for Viking II to land on Mars sizes from which to choose not only in the Mobile Homes, but in and send back pictures. Modular Homes as well with such names as Mariette, Ritzcraft for want of shade, have (Div.of Select Mobile Homes),-and Meta mora. Sizes range from 14 to 24' wide. A unique financing plan has been developed for their customers to keep financing costs to a minimum. Also Select will deliver anywhere in the state of Michigan at no extra cost. Employing their own full time factory trained personnel, Selecfs service dept. is ready to assist you with any problems that might arise. , '. . .vJlffli" Stop in at Select and meet Robert Mack, a St. Johns resident who has been manager of Select Mobile Homes for 10 years. Bob will show you what friendlyfol ks the Select fami ly a re.

A BIT OF Scottish flavor accented the St. Johns Bicentennial parade as shown here by Jon Newman, a member of the Heather Pipers of St. Johns. It's best not to make fun of their legs, Newman is prosecuting attorney for Clinton County and director of the Heather Pipers |s Frederick Lewis, district Judge. Levey's Jewelry originated in Elsie, Michigan in 1949 under the ownership of Dale and Elisabeth Levey. Located at 125 E. Main Street in tlsie, the Levey's presently operated the business along with their son, Bruce.

Levey's Jewelry is known for their expert watch making and repair and also are known for their

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Norman Rademacher began working in the construction business with his brother Harold and Howard Beardsley in 1954. Sometime later Norman and Harold formed a partnership called Rademacher In addition to an excellent Bros. In 1961 after the death of Harold Rademacher, the bushess selection of. watches and gifts became known as' Rademacher Construction. . throughout the store, Levey's Rademacher is a general building contractor specializing in feature ear piercing any day of the commercial, residential & churches. Whether you plan to remodel, week. They also set diartionds and build new or add on, no job is too big or too small for Rademachers.J size rings. The'store also features Employees assisting Rademacher are: Louis Rademacher, Rod the Hallmark line in cards. Brush,. Doyle Bancroft .and Glenn Pline.

WEARING THIS apparel is how our rugged pioneers faced the elements though it may have been a bit warm for this participant in the 110 N. Kibbee St; Johns July 3 Bicentennial celebration.

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By SHIRLEY KARBER any item needed ' for Nov. 28, 1928, in Detroit, reference in a couple of where her father was a It's been the 'human "Bh3a minutes. physician. "We stayed in of the news,' for Neva Keys, Neva types the 'two finger Elsie long enough to see the 71 years young of Elsie, and method' and jots down her" Ovid-Elsie Independent known as the 'super-woman- tories in pencil first, "Itfc the football game. I can't of the news media.' She's only way I can do it," she remember who won, but it been writing for the Clinton said. Her hobby is was snowing. We had an old County News 41 years, the scrapbooks, and she's Hudson car and on the way Owosso Argus Press 30 completed over 100 of taem, " there, we had car trouble, years, and submitted eight on the village of Elsie. but we made it" They've material to the Gratiot She feels her journalistic resided in Elsie all their County Herold, Maple River talent may have .been married life and raised three News, State Journal and inherited from her great daughters and two sons. others during her career. grandfather, William F. There was a wide Neva covers the family Scott, or her mother, Pearl discrepence in their reading items for the Mulder, both did some childrens ages and Neva, Bannister, Ashley, St, Johns, writing in their time. But her laughs about being a Ovid and Elsie areas. Her greatest accomplishment member of the P.T.A. for 31 over the years has been the. years. writings include weddings, 1 church and club activities, writing of the Centennial She is also a member of the births, obituaries, and social Book, for the village in 1957. Womens Literary Club, events. She's never covered She graduated from St. United Methodist Church, the hard-core news of crime, Johns high school in 1922, Eastern Star, Elsie Library government, or scandal, and attended County Normal Historical Assoc., and has "Although I know quite a bit College, M.S.U. and C.MU. severed on the library board. about it," she said, She was a teacher, (Largely She recently completed a "Historical pieces, research, on a substitute- basis), in great deal of writing for the and working -with foreign Gratiot, Clinton, and Bicentennial. "I'm tired exchange students is my Shiawassee counties. She now, and I'm not as active as favorite area." I once was, but when X try to never planned a journalism resign, they" won't let me," Her office, located in her career, but has found her she said. . * home at 241 W. Main St., greatest satisfaction in that Neva Keys at work in her home—office. Elsie, reflects her years of area. She also assisted her Neva gave this opinion, on service to the community. husband, Sidney, in his Elsie the largely 'male oriented' work. She files a copy of all her dealership as a bookkeeper editorial staff, she has you things. They feel you Fla., visiting their family material, and has saved for -46 years, (he is now worked for, "Men are funny, should know it already if you which now includes'*"Bbc She talks about her career every letter written to her by employed at Community some think a woman can't do work for a newspaper." grandchildren and one great with the precision and editors. Material is stacked Dodge fn St. Johns.) anything, and other are very Neva and her husband grandson. Sidney likes to accuracy of the historian she in every nook and cranny of Neva and Sidney were cooperative." Her biggest spend their vacation intUolf play golf and Neva takes her is but adds, "Sometime I'm the home and she can find married Thanksgiving Day, gripe waSf "People don't tell Hills, Miss., and Miami, portable along and does her gona quit!" .

Since 1898 - our concern has ever been to serve St. Johns and surrounding Clinton County in a manner which would be pleasing to the folk who have placed their confidence in us. The goals and business L* philosophies have changed and growiTover the past 78 years but have steadfastly held that meeting peoples wants and needs'as individuals is the cornerstone of good business practice and thefoundation of life-time friendships. As we grew and served the public with ever increasing concern and talent, it became possible to extend our quality of service to those in the Maple Rapids, Fowler, and Ovid areas. Business mergers with long ri&£2& established, well run funeral homes in these areas gave to more folks in the county the opportunity to receive the benefits of qualitypurchasing and a more complete service approach by our large, well-trained staff. V ,J May I mention two important! thoughts in closing. We pledge to you a % level of service which shows mafited improvement from month to month E as our knowledge and experience grow, and we also take this A Bicentennial time to thank you all for the confidence and trust placed in *fr>i* our family since 1898. We at all times will endeavor to be worthy of such confidence and trust during this year of 1976 and for the many years to come. i^2j^i^^^i^iA^x&$<^^iJi.''.X^ For our family andstaff-- Thanks and God Bless You All,

Robert R. (Bob) Sirrine, President Osgood Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Thli picture of the old St. John* volunteer (Ire department mat taken many vrurs arn. Inrludrd In HIP croup arr (trnrcr Nfllirrinll. Frank Hyatt, Bert Balr, Lauli Eitn, Gtorie Rayct. Manhall Fltli. Iiaar Dorian. Harare Turkrr. Otottr llulbrrt, ('liarllr Clinton. Sainlirl Knurr, John Foriiwa. Wallace Hfldlnr. Wallle Bimonion. Albert Crow, Taylor Ktoeklnn and llrrli Bridncr. We're I ml third to 31iv Luuls 1 *ln [or the u» of Ihli picture.

In the late 1800's a man by the name of Clarence Smith started a greenhouse in St. Johns in the location which is now 800 E. Steel. The greenhouse was later taken over by his son Clarence Jr. whoranthe business for some time. Later owners of the business were Joseph and Margaret Adamski who purchased it in 1946.. In 1972 Mike and Leona Adamski took over as managers for their pa rents. The St. Johns Greenhouse offers all types of flora ['arrangement, cut flowers, plants, ceramics, pottery and terrariums. For weddings, funerals, proms or any special occasion the St. Johns "Greenhouse is always available to assist you in your selection.

DURING 1976 the St. Johns Volunteer Fire Department sponsored the July 4th Bicentennial carnival and fireworkscelebratio n inSt. Johns with the assistance of various civic groups. They also contributed their time and efforts to the safety and weD-belng of Clinton County. The group, pictured above includes: Gary Btd dinger, as si stint fire chief; Don Griffith; Charles Hyler; Jon Tatroe; Rick Knight; Tom Golf, captain, Clare Maler, chief; Terry Kentfield, captain; Richard Armstrong; Ron Cobb; Loren Perry; and B1I Daman. Absent when the picture was taken were: Charles Benslnger, Captain; Scott Knight; Eugene Dunkel; Eton Hufnagel and Richard Cornell.

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Bee's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile had its early beginnings in 1964 when the Pohl Brothers Chevrolet at 110 W. Highajfri Street, new the site of the St. Johns High School Cosmetology Centeh was purchased by .Bernard feldpausch. Bee's operated at this sitWunttl 1976 when a new facility »!*- Which was started out on South US-27 in 1969 was completed. After moving to the new facility which encompasses 8 acres of land and P«Kr 70,000 square feet of building space, Bee's reached'an all-time high in automobile sales this past June, racking up a total of 100 new cars sold. Since Bee's has been in business they hayesold 10,831 cars and trucks and their service and body repair shops have serviced over an average of 9,000 cars and trucks a year. Owner of the business is Bernard Feldpasuch. Heading the new car sales department is Kenneth (Red) Devereaux .while the Used Car Manager is Ronald Dean. Heading other, departments are: Francis Feldpausch, Parts; Pete Stevens, Service; Dutch Greene, Body Shop; Don Pease, 24-hour Wrecker Service and Casper (Cap) Feldpausch, Business Manager, Ray Urib'e, New and Used Car Prep Manager. Bee's now has 57 employees to serve you. Also included in the Bee's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile operation is a highly successful Car Wash facility and Sports Center featuring sales, in boats, motors, motorcycles and snowmobiles.

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It was Oct. 18,1897 whenthe State Savings Bank of Ovfd received its charter. The St. JohnsCentral National Bank became a product of the Ovid banking business jn, 1964, whenth e U.S. Comptroller of Currency granted permission totheStateSavingsBanktocharigefromastatetoa national ban kand also granted permission for thebank to move its main office from Ovid to St Johns. After opening the St. Johns location, the Central National Bank opened a branch inFevamo, ''fiUinganeedofsevemlyearsinthePewamoarea". " • * "" The bank opened an office Aug. 15,1966 in the South gate Plaza in St. Johns 'In response to (he rowthofSt. Johns to the south". The bank saw tfteopeningof the branch as "an opportmity to take its services to the customer". Richard Mynsberge, Paul W. Nobia,-Leon W. Schumaker, John B. Stevenson andRotertE. Thompson. These men carry on the banking traditions that were started by HA. Potter, first iA. president of the bank; William R. Shaw, second president; Absalom Woodworth , dree tor; E.M. Plunkett, director; Marcus Taft, director and N.J. "Clark. ,Dr. James McGiWcuddy was a director and vice-president until he moved to Lansing. ' Organizers of the bank were Frank A. Marshall and John Robs on, c ompeting hardvar e store dealers who joined forces, along with Dr. Oliver B. Campbell to start the Ovid banking facility. Former directors in late years, both now deceased, were Harold S. Beardslee and Arnold M. Sc haf er. After w^riySOyears,bankofficialspointoutthegrov/theachj'earand thecontinuedgrouthin the St. Johns facility, after 11 years at the Spring and Walker Street location, in addition to the more recent Pewamo and South gate Plaza locations.

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ST. JOHNS DeWitt was the center of May 27, 1858. One of the The city of St. Johns was civic and' public life in biggest industries that soon platted on March 25, 1856.' Clinton County.. It was the developed was^ the Ovid

M fcl The citing of this city county seat until 1857. Carriage Works. The town -*"*--~*-r-«. i-v***-fit\inM\mm\1-"* * " resulted in very little risk for for some time was larger its existence. Robert Captain Scott erected the and more prosperous than Higham designated it as a first hotel in 1842, and also . St. Johns. depot along the new railroad served as the first line and since Lansing, the postmaster. The first State Capitol, did not yet sawmill in the county was ELSIE Swartzmiller Lumber Corporation was established in have rail service, St. Johns erected in 1837 upon the The village of Elsie grew out 1912 with the home .office in Chesanlng, Michigan. would be a busy place with south bank of the Looking people traveling from' Glass River in DeWitt. of another town's failure. Swartzmiller Lumber Co. came to Elsie in 1974 after Detroit to Lansing for The original venture was buying the Elsie Lumber Company. The present manager known as Craven's Mills, or governmental business. St. OVID the "Corners". Craven's Is Dale Aughbaugh. Johns was incorporated as a Mills was situated a mile village In 1857 and became a The settlement of Ovid is west of present-day Elsie. city in 1874. Frank M. linked / with the Swartzmiller Lumber Co. serves Elsie with a complete Spaulding was the first Founders of Elsie's building and home center store. establishment of Rochester predecessor were the mayor of the city. He was the Colony in Duplain brothers Joseph, Thomas son of the Civil War hero, Township in 1836. Samuel and Robert Craven, who in General O.L. Spaulding. The Barker located in Ovid 1845 erected a sawmill on the name St. Johns was chosen Township in July of that Maple River. They hoped to pay honor to John year and built a log cabin. He water power would attract a Swegles. He headed a group was a member of Rochester town, and so they platted a who purchased land as Colony and the first settler in village. f speculation for developing a Ovid. tbwnsite on the right-of-way However, in 1857, J. D. and of the proposed railroald. H.G. Higham, chief engineer William Sickels decided to of the old Detroit and build a new village on their DEWITT Milwaukee Railway, farm a mile to the east, The land of Captain David selected the site for the Ovid' Which is today's location of Scott was platted by him railroad station, this was a Elsie. Their plat was October 26, 1841. The big factor in Ovid's resulting village was called development. The plat for DeWitt. For a long time the village was recorded (See Page 3D)

MARJORIE AND JERRY WiLCOX

Jerry Wilcox established, his business in 1974. by Wilcox Engineering.

Wilcox Engineering's main projects are drainage for Eaton, Formerly located in the Federal Land-Bank Building, they are Ionia, and Shiawassee Counties. Mortgage reports are also now located In their new location on 1000 S. US-27 and have been completed for Clinton National Bank. since December 26, 1975.

Guidelines for soil sedimentation control for Eaton, Ionia, and Jerry graduated from Michigan Tech, University at Houghton and Shiawassee Counties are'also provided. Surveying is another service is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He employs three full-time people and provided. The new Burger King restauranton S. US-27 was.su rveyed two part-time. His wife, Marjorie, is the office manager. JULY 28,1976CLINTON COUNTYNEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN3-D

(From Page 2D)' #"^f^ after its founder, J.N. Greenbush Township, was r* recorded June 18J 1857. The -Fowler of Detroit. platted in 1857. At the turn of new village was named for a the century Eureka had a daughter of Franklin BATH population of 250. There was Tillotson, the first a creamery, wheel barrow *, »r * w T postmaster. Bath Township and the factory, two hotels, and MAPLE RAPIDS town of Bath were among the several stores. Lack of good last areas to be settled in the railway connections is cited Located on the site of the county. Development was as the reason for Eureka's Campau trading pest, Maple retarded by the swampy small size. This community u. Rapids was established in lands and some natives who was known by several names 1835. The village was platted- scared off settlers because by W.A. Hewitt in 1853. among which were they wanted to keep the "Williamsport", "Bar- Unfortunately, the original lands wild. The town of Bath plat of the village was rington"and "Swizzletown". had its beginnings on land The name Greenbush was never recorded, and in 1867 settled by Dustin Marr, a a new survey was made and finally adopted, but was soldier of the Mexican War later renamed Eureka the plat completed. Several who had a land warrant from attempts were made to have the government, the town because there was already a r;^ a. railroad through Maple village named Greenbush in actually was not platted and *'*n*' <"^**J&&>&&2!&^^ Rapids, but this dream was organized until after the another county of the state. WACOUSTA never realized. railroad depot had been In 1858, a plot of land was dedicated to the Village of Elsie by Jonathon andLaira built. In fact, the depot was Hicks. Sometime later, a building was erected on this site and the second floor was the first building constructed The village of Wacousta in In 1875 a banking business in Watertown Township was occupied by the Elsie Lodge H 238 from 1891-1919. The west store of the building was the village was established in Bath. The town was purchased by H. A, Austin in 1920 and sold to Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Wooley in 1939. named after the town of Bath first called Waterloo, when it by^ Solomon P. Creasinger. was founded in 1837. Another Fifteen years later in 1954, the Wooleys purchased the two stores to the east, which The names of Hewitt and in Steuben County, New had been a hardware store owned by J. C. Miller. York. post office in Michigan Creasinger can be seen in the carried the same name The present owner of Wooley's, Fern Lover, purchased The business in 1973 andhas facade of the old bank which caused misdirected kept the name of Wooley's. building in Maple Rapids. EAGLE mail. Therefore, the-name Wooley's is a variety store where one may purchase anything from notions, toys, was called Wacousta after hardware to clothing. The store hours are: 9:00 to 5:30 Monday through Saturday. FOWLER The village of Eagle was an-Indian princess. At the Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. formed as a result of the turn of the century Wacousta In 1856, land for the village of opening of the Ionia and had a bank, two churches, Dallas was purchased three- Lansing railroad. George W. several retail stores, a quarters of a mile east of McCrumb was considered foundry, a creamery and two Fowler. Dallas had a post the founder of the village. He practicing physicians. office, store and hotel, but built a depot upon his plat at they were short-lived. The his own expense. The first town site was surrounded by birth in Clinton County WESTPHALIA swamps, so in 1867 the town occured east of Eagle in disbanded and Fowler was October, 1834. The roots of this town and established. The village township were in the was first known as Isabella, EUREKA province of Westphalia in but was later named Fowler The village of Eureka, in (See Page 10D)

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Companies was founded on June 7,1922 In Bloomington, Illinois. Two hundred policy applications were necessary to be licensed In Illinois, and In 54 years; that beginning has produced the world's* largest insurer of automobl les with 16,026,688 policies in force atyea rend 1975. State Farm Life Insurance Company wasformed in 1929 and today boasts more than twenty billion of ordinary life insurance in force

*• r-w in 1935 The State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company was formed, and today is the leading writer of homeowners policies /*' <.%lr*«Vr in the world. State Farm came to Michigan on March 1, 1927. The growth and Industry position in Michigan, much parallels that of the national p picture. The Michigan Regional office is located in /MarshalI, Michigan, and is responsible to 633 Agents, over 700,000 auto policyholders. More than one billion of ordinary life Insurance is in force on

-{ <•?• «,-. > ^v^^^^^.^^.^^&^^iS^^&aK^,^'**^ Michigan residents, and services more than 338,000fire policies. Roland Sleight, formerly of St. Johns, was one of the original Michigan Managers, and played a very large part in the growth enjoyed by State Farm in Michigan. His son, Norman Sleight, Is the Regional Vice President of the Ohio Region. Other prior Clinton County residents include: "Ike" Gage, Deputy Regional Vice President, Michigan Office; Robert Kraft, Agency Manager, Flint area; Robert Harper, CLU, Lansing area Agency Manager. State Farm Is represented in the St. Johns area by Harold Green, 108 Brush Street, since 1954. Also at the Brush Street Office, is Richard-Hawks who joined State Farm in 1966. Ronald Henning is located at 100 So. Lansing Street. He joined State Farm in 1966 also. We are pleased and proud to be able to serve your personal insurance needs. Robert Skerratt, Agency Manager.

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In 1964, Gene Schoendorf purchased the grocery store, known as Sill's IGA, from Mr. H. Sills, Mr. Sills managed the store for 3V2 years. The store had been a garage for many years. .

Gene has been in the grocery business for 30 years. He began his career with Andy's IGAihSt. Johns in!941. Cermak's Radio & TV Service has completed 25 years of business in Elsie. Beginning in 1951, Frank Cermak opened for business inthe present location , selling and servicing all types of radios, TVs, car radios, and stereos. Cermak's sells brand names such as Quasar and Admira I. They • are open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Paul Nemanis began his business in 1948 which at that time was primarily niral electric and refrigeration. In 1954the building on Main Streetwaspurchased to better serve the public. Soon, the Nemanis Electric Co. entered into another phase, seling and servicing farm milk cooling tanks and moter re-winding. C 8c D Chevrolet was first known as Betts Chevrolet, It was later Mr. Nemanis has designed and built numerous electric control panels for various changed to DeBar Chevrolet. N\r. W. Burr DeBar owned and companies4n the area. As time wore on, the agricultural aspects of the business operated the dealership for ten years. became more demanding. In order to service the people better, Nemanis Ete dr ic Go. became Franchised Equipment Dealers for several manufacturer enabling them to completely automate the farm with the finest in the cooling, feeding and milting t.,°£0ctober 1# 1972/ Arthur Curtis purchased the dealership from equipment. W. Burr DeBar. In 1970, Mr. Nemanis's son, William, returned from the Air Force He became involved in the business too. & Chevr let a fJL £ ? J» _f many Chevrolet cars and trucks to choose Nemanis Electric Inc., as it is known today, has five employees and is capable of from. They are located on 114 E. Main St. in Elsie. doing almost any job, large or small, for the agricultural industry by very competent people.

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Simon Brothers Trucking of Fowler has been a family • In 1958, Roman purchased his brother's interest and became business since 1915,-when Otto Simon purchased it from Carl sole-owner until 1976, when the business was incorporated. Luecht. Arthur Simon joined his brother Otto later. » The business also includes gravel-hauling/ which is handled In 1948/ PaulBt Roman Simon purchased their uncle's interest by Ray Armbrustmacher, a driver for 9 years, and by Roman and went into partnership with their'fattier, Otto. In 1950/ the Simon and sons, Dennis, Daniel, and George. These drivers are brothers purchased their father's interest and became co­ also licensed milk-haulers. partners. Simon Brothers also do local and long-distance moving, in In, 1956, the brothers initiated the first bulk-milk pickup In 1975, they purchased their first grain-train, and since have Clinton County. This phase ofTthe trucking has now been added another, to better serve the community. All the trucks increased to five bulk units. The haulers include Leo Half man are equipped with two-way radios. and Hilary Schmltt, who have been hauling for 25 years; Philip Simon Brothers are proud to salute our great country in this Simon, a hauler for 16 years; and Joseph Pung, a 4-year hauler. 'Bicentennial year. May it continue to prosper and uphold our freedoms, and thus be a shining example to all nations.

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Van Rooyen's shoe store carries men's work shoes & leather articles Including a complete shoe repair service. Mr. Van Thelen Hardware, formerly known as Westphalia Hardware, was Rooyen is also established over 50 years ago in 1926. It was purchased by Gregor qualified to do special and Maybelle Thelen in 1954. The Thelens built a new store in the orthopedic work present location in 1962. when needed.

A friendly, family Thelen's is a General Hardware featuring LP gas, paint and atmosphere, whether wallpaper, power tools and Sentry line Hardware plus many items buying shoes or for every Jiome need. having - them repaired, Joe Is always ready with a Mrs. Thelen Is the bookkeeper for Thelen Hardware. cheerful smile to help you in any way. JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 7-P

Mathews Elevator, formerly known as Davarn Elevator, was Fox Implement, was first started in 1925 by Urban, Martin and purchased by Charles J. Mathews in 1954. Their products are feed- Clements Fox, who purchased the original International ^ grain and fertilizers. Brand names include: Raiston and Purina and Harvester Co. franchise. The business was then known as Fax Anderson Fertilizers. Brothers located on Main Street. Grinding and mixing is one of the many services offered at Paul Fox had worked In the business since 1938 and was joined Mathews Elevator with bulk deliveries. with,Mark Fox in 1947 after being discharged from the army. Together they purchased the business at the present location on Stan Platte is the General Manager of Mathews Elevator with South Main Street. Paul Koenigsknecbt as office manager. In addition to sales of International Harvester tractors and farm machinery. Fox Implement is franchised to sell Gehl hay and corn equipment, Whirlpool appliances and bottled gas.

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In 1895, Frank Becker Sr. started a flour mill where Farmer's Q>- Op now stands. It was sold to Joseph Martin in 1912 whothensold to a Mr. Sturgis, who later sold the business to a group of stockholders calling themselves Farmer's CO-QJ of Fowler. Previously know as JVeundSawMfll.theDevereaux Saw Mill was pure hasedfrom BudFreund by Jim Devereaux in 1966. It is now a family operated business wifti 3 Farmer's Co-Op handles grain, beans, coal and farm supplies. sons, 2 sons-in-law and 2 daughters working in the business. They feature Wayne Feeds and feature custom grinding. Devereaux Saw Mill sells grade lumber to furniture industries, cutting all hardwoods native to .Michigaa They also do low-grade blocking for seror The present manager of Farmer's Co-Op is Bob Alexander.- construction. Devereaux Saw Mill is the second largest saw mill, production wise, in lover Michigan, sawing 6 to 7 million feet of lumber per year with a market all over the world. Working two shifts, Devereaux employs.45men to make the op era nonfunction,

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Ovid Service Agency was started in 1963 by Gilbert Bovan and Rosemary Valko who combined two separate agencies into one, theC.C. Conn Agency and the Earl Fisher Agency.

Ovid Service Agency is an Independent Agency offering all AAark DeBoer began the wholesale beef business In 1948. It is new types of insurance and Real Estate Service. owned by his wife Ruth and son Da hi DeBoer. DeBoers specialize in custom butchering and selling wholesale beef to retailers In Owosso, Durand, Perry and alt of the Clinton County area.

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Douglas Hart is the president of Hart Sales & Service. Doug established the business in 1964. The Jackson Home For The Aged was started by Mrs. Anna Jackson in 1964 to fill a need for general nursing care of the aged. Mrs. Jackson now has four nursing homes under supervision by a- trained staff on duty 24 hours a day. Offering a home-like atmosphere, Jacksons administers the They specialize in sales and service of horse and.stock ultimate in fine nursing care. trailers. Hart Sales & Service are located on 2297(North US-27 and are the largest licensed dealers In,the Michigan, Mrs. Jackson has been a lifelong resident in the Clinton County Ohio, and Indiana area. - area. - < \

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Art., individual's birthday anniversary, a community's centennial, a nation's bicentennial are all nothing more than bench marks, such as surveyor use. It is n ot a place to stop or a place for even a short halt. It is a point of reference on a survey from which future measurements of any sort can be made. That's what the bicentennial of this nation should be-a bench mark to measure the distance this country has come. It is not the end of the journey i In the United States there are notmanyman-made bench marks measured in more than a couple of centuries. There are only a few buildings that old. Herein the midwest our bench'marks in localand state govern men tare n't even 200yea rs old. This country's fast rise in technology, industry, business, education and the many other facets of our life has spoiled'us. We Americans have gotten our joy andprideinprogress-- in having the latest thing out whether it be ideas, products or buildings. Our ambition to make what we call progress has caused us to obliterate many bench marks, or to ignore them. Sometimes our desire to have the latest in houses, household" anpEances and mechanical gadgets leads us into a frenzy where we discard the tried and proved for. something which ultimately proves inferior. Sometimes in our drive for what is n ew in j. .r-wJ.J*™^..^.^, •,twi^-viv,. .^Xvijf^AV^.f fashion we pass right by the bench marks showing the road to comfort and enjoyment We become victims instead of beneficiaries of our craving for what is new, in our rejection of what is old or getting that way. And Americanshave a passion for treating ideas the sa me way. Tried and true ways of governing ourselves, in providing services, in taking: cere of St. Johns Cooperative goUts start in 1920from the outgrowth of a problems are often discarded in favor of some untried theoretical change, a hvays in the request by a certain Goldie Brooks who invited a William Hill from disguise of progress. _ Flint Co-op to come to the Pomona Grange and discuss the mUusbicentennialywirwhen there is so much reflection on whathosmadeou-coin try advantages of farmers doing marketing for themselves. This sta rted great we ought not to ignore me Biblical admonition: "Remove not the ancient-land mark, a chain of actions which led to the formation of St. Johns which thy fathers have set." A bicentennial is a bench mark, not a stopping place. Let's use that bench mark to Agricultural Association on April 9, 1920. On June 10, 1920 another measure what has happened before, what we can retrieve from the past, to assist us in meeting was held with 300 in attendance. Officers were elected and a providing the good life for the present and the future. decision to buy or build an elevator was made. The John Parr —From The Davison Index ..." Elevator was purchased for $15,000 and later the Charles Sprague Elevator, now the feed mill. Was purchased for $8,000 from where th e depot now stands to its present location. It is believed that George Brooks who served the Co-op, for 39 years asuumed management in (From Page 3D) 192-1 and retained that position until his retirement in January of Germany. The first Westphalia. Names of the shops, a brickyard and even 1959. settlement was begun in first settlers include the a half a dozen shoe shopa September of 1836. In those Hanses, Cordes, Theilman The firm's, present manager, John A. Romig (Art) came into the pioneer days, the hamlet was (later changed to Thelen) picture in January of 1961 when he was hired as assistant manager. referred to as "The and Platte. St. Mary's Church- has Settlement". Later it was served Westphalians Constant improvements in facilities have made the St. Johns religious needs since the Cooperative the "farmers friend" and indeed a growing industry b called "Dutchtown". It was In early days of Westphalia, not until after it was there was a market for all, town's beginnings '. The the Clinton area. incorporated that it was general stores, tin shop, present structure is the fifth ' called by the name of cooper shops, blacksmith church to serve the parish.

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Contrary to popular belief, Square. Symbolically^ the Charleston, South the . Declaration of royal coat of arms was Carolina, recovering from a Independence was not signed wrenched from a wall and British assault by sea. by delegates to the burned. V staged a grand Continental Congress on The celebrations gradually Independence day on August • July 4, 1776. spread throughout the 5. Savannah, in Georgia, if^pcnr^-; ?a*.1*i#wfe,i Rather, Thomas colonies as post riders, coach southernmost town of the Jefferson's final draft of the packets, and coastal vessels original 13 states took the Declaration was merely carried the ~ momentous news with mixed solemnity approved by the delegates, news. It took more man a and joy. signed by John Hancock , month for the word to reach Few outside the president, and attested by many cities and hamlets. Continental Congress knew Charles Thompson, Apparently no one told the the author of the Declaration secretary. courier to New Hampshire was Thomas Jefferson until This was the moment that the capital! had moved the fact appeared in a history calls the "signing" from Portsmouth. By the newspaper in 1784. He had though the delegates did not time he arrivedin Exeter on lived through all the put their signatures on the July 16 with the "wishedfor- bell ringing and final version of the news' he had ridden 30 extra speechmaEdng without any Becker Furniture has completed 30 years of serving the community of Fowler an d Declaration until August 2 miles. personal commendation __ the Clinton County area with the reputation of having one of the largest selections of and later. At least one man from the press. ^furniture in this area. ' signed as late as November. Abigail Adams listened The Declaration itself led a Luke and Joan Becker established the business in 1946 and later b ought the Hug gett *And all of the 56 signatures with a vast crowd as the precarious life from the very Hardware Store and the Westwood Implement Building in order to expand. Two sons, but Hancock's and document was read in beginning. It was among Gary and Mark are nmv working with them in the store. < - t Thomson's were kept secret Boston on July 18. Around other official papers until 1777. that time, a child named Beckers have nine employees', including fourtraine d girls as safes personnel to help transported in a light wagon in the selection of covers, fabrics, carpets for your dec orating needs. Read In Public Independence was baptized when Congress fled from Not until noon on July in: Connecticut, and. an Philadelphia to Baltimore in iThere is furniture available for every room in the house featuredatBeckeis piis a 8,1776, after copies were innkeeper was jailed*, for, December, 1776. complete line of carpets and floor coverings, with such name brands as: Bassett; printed, was the Declaration declaring against -the" ': Mt soon' returned to Lane,BrpyhilILa-Z-Boy,Berne,FlexSteel,MersmanandPuIaski. Declaration. ; ~'~ read in public. Only a small K Philadelphia but was on the Gerald M. Fox is employed as the manager of Becker Furniture. crowd- gathered;. >v • ' , ' "• move again when British Philadelphians already V- Troops Got Word h advances forced the knew what had occured in . iiTNew York, an express delegates to set-up other the State House-now rider delivered copies to temporary capitals first at Independence Hall- and General"George> Washington Lancaster, then York, some disapproved, on the Sth;at six mat evening Pennsylvania. That night the document some 15,000 troops lined up in After the war was won, the was read again to a much hollow-square formation to priceless parchment hear the announcement in 123 S. larger group as bells pealed (See Page J2D) ., and bonfires lit Center sight of the enemy fleet

Frank Becker Sr. purchased the General Store from Charles Day in 1908 which was located where Miller's Tavern now stands. In 1917 Beckers moved into the store location now occupied by the Gamble Store of Fowler. In 1922 Frank Becker, Jr. assumed the grocery and general store business and began delivering groceries in a delivery wagon. In 1950 they moved to their present location which was at that time the Peoples Bank. The name of the business was then changed to- Becker's Department Store. -

Clark and Sharon Becker assumed the business from Frank Jr. in 1975 and has since done extensive remodeling'to the bridal part of the store.

Beckers carry, a full line of men's, children's and ladies' wear for all The first wedding dress sold at Beckers occasions. The Bridal Shop is well known was purchased by Eva Becker, wife of throughout Michigan and 1B the second Frank Jr., in 1935 for Mrs. Earl Frechen largest bridal business in the state. There which marked the beginning of the Bridal is everything for bridal, and wadding Shop, occasions including rentals of tuxedos.

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(From Page 11D) sunlight and seasonal heat deterioration, the traveled with Congress, in and cold to which the Declaration of Independence turn, to Annapolis, document was exposed is on view in a special case in Maryland, Trenton, New between 1841 and 1894. As newly refurbished Jersey, and-New York City. early as 1856, a, magazine Exhibition Hall at the Transferred to the new referered to the historic National Archives in Department of State on the document as "that old Washington, D.C. along with adoption of the Constitution, looking paper with the fading it followed the National ink." the Constitution and the Bill Government back - to Today , safe from further of Rights. Philadelphia, and finally arrived in Washington m 1800. But there was still no rest for the American statement of liberty. In the War of 1812, the then Secretary of State, James- Monroe, ordered the Declaration, the Steve Palatka established his refuse service in 1974. Steve worked" Constitution, and Bill -of for K & H Refuse in St. Johns for three years prior to 1972. After K & Rights removed to safety. H Refuse discontinued their business, Steve began his. Hastily, the papers were packed into linen bags and Steve's-Refuse Service provides trash and refuse pickup. There hidden in a bam on a nearby Virginia farm. Then they Dissenters in the days ok- are three trucks that service St. Johns, Fowler, Eureka, Bannister, were taken to the home of a period in Pennsylvania, she Elsie, Ovid, Laingsburg, and Cariand. He employs six men besides the American Revolution found that Patriots passed preacher in Leesburg, where lived through frightening himself. Mr. Palatka works as bookkeeper. they remained " until the laws to prevent unwanted Federal, city was- bact in times, althoughfew wer£ behavior, not to punish it American hands after the severely mistreated. once it happened. British evacuation. y. Threats * were stronger - __ TheX^hura&on.&jwever/ than, disciplinary action "Harshness qf the laws, apparently, suffered-less in against the* Loyalists of particularly the extreme war than Ur peace;. Much of Pennsylvania^ according to penalty for treason," the loss of ink from the Dr." Anne'/M* Ousterhout; Ousterhout said, "tended to original is * Warned on a Michigan State :y.myersi& operate against their en­ project to/ duplicate the assistant : prpfesspr ' «*« forcement. There is evidence document by an engraving American'}-Thought and that juries were reluctant to process in the early 1820,'a. Language and history. - convict on a treason charge Other factors in the' In her stiirj? of the because it meant mandatory deterioration were the American revolutionary execution."

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Pictured are Charles Bracey, Barbara Estes and Mike Crumbaugh. Ovid Oil Company was established some 40 years ago. In The Production Credit Association heis been affiliated in Michigan October of 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Applebee purchased the since 1932. In 1961 the Sf. Johns branch was formed. The present company from the stockholding group. manager is Charles Bracey, Loan Officer, Michael Crumbaugh secretaries, Barbara Estes and Mary Ebert. The Ovid Oil Co. now features products of Amoco Oil Co., Standard Oil Division. * The Production Credit Association is presently servfog Clinton County farmers with short term credit in the amount of 9.6 million Three full-time drivers are employed who distribute fuel oil dollars. '. and two station attendants. - ;

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Some said he did-and some summer of 1854, John JohnJSwegles and the others said be didn't, name the city Swegles, David Sturgis, agreed to it. they were to of St. Johns, but .Mis. Anna M.E. Burroughs, C.A. Lamb suggest it at the .next Pierson, great grandaughtev and himself were one day meeting of the company. of George W. Estes says he -sitting upon a log on Walker Estes said before the next did, and she remembers Street when a question of meeting however John ^\ hearing the family story as a naming the village came up. Newell came in with 'goods' child, ^ r, . Estes thought it should be St. and the boxes were marked Mr. Estes saij^in the Johns as a mark of honor to St. Johns, Estes took the cover from one of Newell's boxes and nailed it to a tree, with the St. Johns showing in bold relief. The company formally adopted the name sometime later. - Mr. Estes was also a clerk in the first general store in Connecticut-from Indian New Jersey. St. Johns, served as words meaning "long river New York«for Duke of supervisor, was a member of Mr. and Mrs. George Estes place." York and Albany, brother of the first fire department King Charles 0. - ' "Hook-and-Ladder No. 1" in Delaware-named after 1857, was the father of the the first governor of Virginia North Carolina-Patent first male child born1 here, Company, Lord DeLeWarre. from King Charles I to be (George A. Estes, who Georgia-for King George called Province of Carol an a, William J. Murray, St. have been visited and a requested two old arrived Oct. 23, 1855, and Johns*baker, self-styled, considerable amount has newspapers. Marshall said it n of England. from Carious, Latin for was appointed the first post Maryland-for the wife, of Charles. "Bill the loafer" bought the been stolen. Until the thieves was common practice in master in 1852, with the first 1928 auto plates to be are apprehended the public years past for the happy Chares I of England, Queen Pennsylvania-from office located in his home. 1 Henrietta Maria. William Penn plus issued In CI inton County. One is warned to put tickets travelers to request the Massachusetta-from "sylvania" or woodland. We are indebted to Ivan pair for his bread wagon, instead of money in the papers, when they knew they Indian name meaning "large Rhode Island-originally Estes, of Tucson. Ariz.,a and another for his pleasure bottiesT~ would have to spend the Mil place." Red Island, then Island of great grandson of Mr. Estes car. + + + night in jaiL They worried New Hampshire-named Rhodes. for the use-of the picture and that the cots would not be after county in England. South Carolina-see North Mrs. James Edwards who April -Thieves are making Schuyler Marshall of the clean, so they spread the New Jersey-patient given Carolina. did some art work needed to tin money by stealing cash Clinton County Republican papers down before they by Duke of York in 1684, to be *VirgInia--to honor the reproduce the photograph from milk bottles set out at News had a caller to his bedded down for the nights called "Nova Caesaria" or Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. for news printing. night by housewives. Several office last week. A hobo, who rest.

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Cameo Beauty Salon was established in 1958 on W. Walker St and later moved to its present location In 1964 in the home of Joyce r;aught'on 601 W. Cass St. Joyce Faught, owner, has one other operator that helps out Denise Patterson. The girls provide all types of beauty work and also do hair styling/ precision cutting, washing and setting, permanents, bleaching, and The original plant of the Federal-Mogul Corporation was purchasedfrom the hair frosting. St. Johns Portable Building Company in 1915. Extensive remodeling was begun Tuesday,-Wednesday, and Friday the shop;Is open 9:00 to 5:00. in 1946 and production commenced in 1947.Federal-Mogul is the largest single Thursday-the hours are from 9:00 to 9:00. You can also make employer in St. Johns employing approximately 600 employees. The plant has appointments on Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00. Mondays the shop is now been enlarged from 25,000sq. feet to over 240,000sq. ft. closed. . * . With the exception of'raw materials, such as steel, the plant is entirely self- sufficient, with the capabilities of producing, both for its internal consumpti on and outside sales, a complete line of all the Federal-Mogul developed bi-me tal products, made through strip manufacturing. Federal-Mogul manufactures....Bushings, thrust washers, for use in automobiles, trucksj tractors, heavy machinery for Ford, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Cummins, Hydramatic, Buick,IndustrialHydrauIics, Bendix, Catenpillar and rCass St. Johns John Deere. JohnStevenson is the present plant Manager of the St. Johns Division. JULY 28,1976CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 14-D

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Drake's'Refinery was established in Lansing In 1938 by Howard K. Drake. Drake then began operating a string of gasoline and fuel oil stations throughout Michigan. In 1941, the business was incorporated. Keith Drake, son of Hpward, is the president of the coporation. Back In 1942, Saylor-Beall was known as Triangle Engineering At the St. Johns Drake's Refinery, Vema and Terry located in the "former Triangle Truck Factory. Cleland are the present managers and offer efficient, In 1946, the operations of Saylor-Beall were moved from Detroit to friendly service to all their customers. St. Johns under the direction of Russell Allman, Sr.

Steady growth in St. Johns followedvfor the next several years -- then In 1953, Saylor-Beall was destroyed by fire. For the next 5V2 years, the company continued to operate in makeshift plants in the city. ' Through the efforts of Russell Allman, Jr. and many others, ground for the new plant was broken in 1957. Today, Saylor-Beall employs over 100 workers and is an unquestioned leader in the industry.

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The^Roadhouse has had many owners and names throughout the years since its beginning as an apple storage back in the early 190C6. ^t one time, it was a Moose Club with John Martin of St. Johns as the first Governor. Under the ownership of Arnold and Peg Payne, itwasknownasThe Parkway. After many owners, Jim and Rosie Nuser purchased ttie Jim McKenzie established his agency in 1963. He also has another Parkway from Howard Hildabrandt in 1960 and changed the name to office location in Ionia. The Roadhouse in 1962. The Roadhouse has since gone through a series of remodeling and expansion to make it the popular dining - The McKenzie Agency provides all types of insurance for his place it is today. The Roadhouse features steaks, ribs, pizza, and an customers: Life, auto, home, farm commercial, industrial, bonds, "all you can eat" fish dinner on Saturdays. Along with their famous health, and accident. food, there Is also bar service and take outorders. Eleven employees staff both offices.

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The Wheel Inn originally began as an.ice cream drive-in by Arnold Payne in 1953. The business was acquired by Juanita O'Leary, Emily Steffens and Cora Stautz in 1955. ln-1960, Juanita O'Leary became sole owner. There has been many changes to the restaurant since thattlme, with extensive remodeling in 1970 featuring enlarged dining areas, modern equipment and an expanded menu. Recently, the entire parking area surrounding the restaurant received a complete recovering. The Wheel Inn celebrated 20 years in business in October, 1975 with an open house. Through the years, travelers have made a point of stopping at the Wheel Inn every time they pass through St. Johns, establishing a bond of friendliness for which the Wheel Inn is noted.

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1622-Etienne Brule and his River for a trading post, Constitutional Act the first companion Grenoble, which they named Fort election was held French explorers , were . Pontchartrain; present site iriMichigan. probably the first white men of Detroit. 1805--Detroit was to see Lake Superior. 1707-Council of Indian destroyed by fire. 1600--Father Rene Menard, a chiefs was held at Fort 1808— American Fur Jusuit priest, was sent from Pontchartrain to settle Company was founded by Quebec to establish a Indian difficulties. John Jacob As tor with mission among the Huron Cadillac made the first headquarters at Mackinac Indians. He spent the land grants. Farms were Island. winter at the present town of' called ribbon farms as 1814-Fort Gratiot was L'Anse/ they were long and narrow established just below the 1667-Peace treaty agreed and extended from the river. outlet to Lake Huron as a upon by the French and 1715-French fort . re­ protection for Detroit. Iroquois Indians permitted established at Straits of I820--Population was 8,767. the Frenchh to travel the Mackinac and named)Fort 1825--Opening of Erie lower lakes. Michilimackinac. The fort, Canal made Michigan 16€9--Adrien Joliet with an near present Mackinaw City, accessible to eas tern Indian guide traveled was essential to French immigrantts. through Lakes Huron, St. security and to keep western 1830--Population was Clair, Erie and Ontario on a Indians loyal. 31,640. trip to Quebec and became 1763—Indian. Wars 1834--Michigan Territory the first white man known to Over the years just as agriculture has undergone vast change so has Farm Bureau throughout area west of the included present states of have visited the Lower Alleghany Mountains. Siege Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota , in Clinton County. A century ago the majority of the nation's population lived an Peninsula. farms. Lacking business methods in these days, the farmer usually came out short on of Detroit led by Pontiac Wisconsin and part of 1671-Francois Daumont, lasted 135 days. All forts in Dakota. most business deals. Much of this problem was attributed to the fact that the farmer Sieur de St. Lusson' was "isolated both socially and economically from public affairs". In the ear V isoos Michigan except Detroit 1835-First Constitutional representative of Louis XIV, taken by Indians. convention . Stevens T. County Extension Agents began helping farmers with their production problems and claimed the whole interior of farming methods. After World War I farm prices collapsed while costs of living 1787--The Ordinance of Mason inaugurated as the the continent for the French first Governor. stayed high. Taxes on farm property forced many farms to be so)d because of tax as a result of the 1787 established the delinquency. organization of the Hudson Northwest Territory of State (Seal with the On Feb. 4,1919,57 independent County Farm Bureau groups gathered at Michigan Bay Company by the British which Michigan was a part following motto adopted: Si Agricultural College in E. Lansing, now MSU, and 43s"igned anagreement tos upport in 1670. and defined the procedure Quaeris Peninsula m a state organization, "The Michigan State Farm Bureau". Their charter stated that for obtaining statehood. Amoenam Circumpsice. It the aim was to "provide ways and means for concerted action on agricultural 1689-War broke out Detroit became a part of you seek a pleasant problems." Clinton County wasoneofwese43ccuntiessigningtheagreement between the British and the administrative district of peninsula, look about you. Clinton County Farm Bureau members have over the years beenever mindful of French, the first of a series Hesse under British civil the need for good public relations and thru rural urban meetings, field days, and other which lasted until 1815. government. A court of 1837—Michigan was variouspromoMonalactivitieshavehdpedFarmBureauwinrespecta'sapm^ering St. Joseph Mission was common pleas, county admitted to the Union , the organization. Farm Bureau has been so active over thepast 50yearsthat space could founded at Niles. lieutenant, sheriff and twenty-sixth State. scarcely begin to tell the complete story. In the fall of 1969a building was built at t be 1701-Antoine de Lamothe justices of the peace were 1840—Population was corner of GibbsStreetandUS-27and presently serves asthemeetihgplacefor Clinton Cadillac with his lieutenant established in each district, 212,267. 500 sawmills were County Farm Bureau members. ^ Alphohse de Tonty selected a in Michigan. location on the Detroit 1792--Under the (See Page 17D)

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Mr. F. J. "Jerry" Idle became sole owner of the Credit Bureau of Clinton County In 1956. With the growth of consumer .credit/ a need for complete Information on credit dealings of individuals in the 2-county area became apparent, and the Credit Bureau of Clinton County purchased the Credit Bureau of Shiawassee County In 1958. In July, 1960; both offices were Incorporated under the name of Credit Bureau of Shiawassee County, Inc. with Mr. Idle as president and treasurer of the corporation and Roberta Mageli, who has been with the Credit Bureau since 1957 as secretary. Mrs. Mageli recently became a member of the board of directors.

Another branch office, known as'the Metropolitan Area Credit Bureau is located in A/lason, Michigan. The Credit Bureau is affiliated with over 3000 other Credit Bureaus in all-50 states and Canada through trade associations, the associated Credit Bureaus of America and the American Collectors Association. In addition to credit reporting services, the Credit Bureau offers a collection service to the community.

Members of the staff include Connie Ackles, Lorraine Harger, Bureau Secretary Roberta Mageli, and Sue Ann Suchek.

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(From Page 16D)_^ treaty of LaPointe. 1857--The first railroad in operating in Michigan at this 1847-Frankenmuth was Upper Peninsula time. founded; the first German extended from Marquette to 1842—Indians ceded settlement. Ishpeming. remaining lands in the Holland was fourfded by a Upper Peninsula; called party from the l~871--Forest fires Netherlands. destroyed timber from Lake « Copr UKbyOllTTl'FlHim Michigan to Lake Huron.- 1879--New State Capitol OW&Patnots! &\*fcdedicate d in Lansing; cost of the structure was $1,510,130. '1880-Mining was started in @NE OF THE LEAST KNOWN TALES OF ^?S% the Gogebic Iron Range THEREVOLUTION-CONCERNS COLOA/tAL .»srN 1900-Federal census was PATRIOT PR, SAMUEL PRESCOTT. 2,420,982. : 19*08--Model-T Ford manufactured. DIVISION OF ALCAN ALUMINUM CORP 1910—First primary election in Michigaa 1929-Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and The division of Alcan Aluminum Corporation known to Clinton Windsor opened. area residents as Alcan Building Products was first started as 1930~Detroit-Windsor Panel-Line Corp. in June of 1970 and was sold to Alcan Aluminum tunnel opened to traffic. Corporation in March of 1972. The local firm fabricates coils of 1935--United Automobile aluminum for recreational vehicle manufacturers and also Workers organized. manufacturers of mobile home skirting. They also havea number of 1946-673,000 Michigan men . products available for use by con tractors and dealers and modular and women served .in World T-**£ RETURNING HOME TO CONCORPi War II. home manufacturers such as aluminum siding, shutters, windows, PRESCOTT WASAAETONTHEPOAP 1950-FederaI census patio doors and much more. BY TWO FELLOW RIPERS, PAUL 6,372,009;seventh largest REVERE AHP WILLIAM PAWES/ There are 12~ people employed at Alcan in Elsie at present State in the nation. including office-personnel. Jhelr busy season is In the spring and SURPRISE? BY THE BRITISH, REVEREi WAS 1953~Approximately summer. CAPWREPANP PAWE& THROWN FROM HIS 250,000 Michigan men served THE CONFUSION, PRESCOTT in the" Korean War. The company's.corporate offices are In Cleveland, Ohio, with ESCAPEP AHP MACE HIS WAY TQ'CONCORP WITH 1957-Five-mile long warehouses, fabricating plants, sales offices and smelting plants THE MESSAGE THE BRITISH WERE COMING. ARMEP WITH THIS INFORMATION THEPATRIOTS ' Mackinac Bridge opened located throughput the United States. With shipments of 1.4 million WERE ABLE TO RALLY THEIR FORCES ANPHACT November 1. tons of aluminum products in 1975, the Alcan Aluminum Limited THE BRITISH APVANCE AT CONCORP BRIPGE. 1960—Federal census 7,824,018. group of companies was the world's largest aluminum producer. ffipAYASlN COCON'IAC TIMES, CI77ZEN-SOLPIERS 1970--Federal census Worldwide sales and operating revenues were $2.3 billion. The Alcan IN THE ARMY RESERVE ARE REAPY.^ REAPY IN 8,824,083. group is also, represented in 8 other countries and employs DEFENSE OF THEIR NATION.., HEIRS 'TO A 1971-Michigan ratified approximately 61,000 employees worldwide. PROUP TRAPITION. _,-„„__ 26th Amendment, lowering age of majority to 18 years.

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The original farm was purchased by Mr. arid Mrs. E.A. Iivingstonin 1905 which Due to three major fires, none of the orginal buildings remain on theorginial farm consisted of about 240 acres. In^the 1890's Henry M. Perrin, foster father of E.A. Livingston owned most of the muckland north of St. Johns as well as some highland. The farm is now operated by Alden and Doris Livingston and their son and hfe wife, Henry M. Perrin was a well-known pioneer of Si. Johns. This land was included in the Eugene and Carole Livingston. area that E.A. Uvingston purchased in 1905. In 1928 thefaim purchased 60 acres fro in D.S. French to increase its acreage to 300 acres. An additionnlGO acres was purchased Crops raised are corn, grain, hay, commercial vegetables, peppermint "and from Demont Walton from 1935-40. In 1950 another 100 acres was purchased from O B. spearmint. The livestock consists of a'herd of registered Jerseys and a modem beef Davis, 1960 another 100 acres .from John Martin, 1968another-100from (he G run wood feeding facility for 500 to 600 cattle. Maple syrup has been produced since about 1906 Farms, and in 1975 more land was purchased from Merle Redman, brhging the and a new modern plant was completed in 1974. acreage over 900 acres (170 of whichisrented)andseveralsetsofbuildings. Livingston Farms is located, west on Livings ton Road'off from north US-27.

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Culligan Water Conditioning was started in DeWitt in 1948atthe present location by George Miller and John Reust. Culligans Is a nationally known franchise business that offers a complete line of service for home, commercial and industry. Available at Culligans in DeWitt is D.I. water and R.O. water. Kenneth Kelly opened his branch store In DeWitt on January 1$ They service the lower half of Clinton County, Eaton County and 1976 on 108 N. Bridge St. "AAr. Kelly's" other store location is in Shiawassee County. Lansing in the West Saginaw Plaza and has been established there Culligans have a rental or sales purchase plan and a salt delivery since 1960. service where they furnish and service tanks. The women's clothing store features fashions by Jantzen, Fire When needing soft water, just yell, "HEY CULLIGAN AAAN"and Islander, Designer Shells, Trissi, Alice Kaye Pantsuits, Lingerie by Culligans will be glad to be of service. Kayser & Katz, and Bali bras. They carry Juniors (5-15) and Missy (8-20) sizes and also some large sizes. They also feature the Levi's line in Jr. and AAissy sizes and You-Babes in Jr. size. Panty hose and jewelry and scarves will also take care of those accessories you might like.

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The Shingle Shack has been many businesses, including a generalstore, clothing Keek's Appliance was opened in 1960 by Lawrence Keck in what store, grocery, book store and even a pool hall. It has been a restaurantsince 1966 had formerly been a furniture and appliance store. Since that time. when it was owned by Dale Farhat, who later sold to Tom Bailey, who then sold it to Keek's have enlarged the store to include a TV and stereo room. the present owner, Ken Rahal in 1976. AAajor appliances available at Keek's include: radios, TVs, Sincetakingoverasowner,Mr.Rahalhasdoneextensiveremodelingtomakeitthe refrigerators, ranges, washers and dryers, dishwashers, freezers, attractive eating establishment it is today. The Shingle Shack has 17 employees to and trash compactors. Featured brand names are: Frigidaire, bring you the best in food, service and atmosphere. General Electric, Speed Queen, Kitchen Aid, RCA Sony and Hoover. A salad bar is one of the main features of the Shingle Shack with spare-libs and Keek's also carry a complete line of CB radios, antennas and chicken a specialty of the house, plus a menu that has many items to choose fr an. accessories. Keek's will install and repair all products they sell with quick, efficient service. » Starting in the' fall, the Shingle Shack will be featuring an Italian Night on Wednesdays, serving spaghetti, lasagna and ravioli.

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In the early years of business, Al Galloway's operation was Galloways buy, sell, and service farm machinery of all just a small farm. It has developed into one of the largest used makes. farm equipment businesses in southern Michigan. Albert and Maxine Galloway began their business in 1964 at their present From a gross sales of $10,000 the first year, the business ha da location on North US-27. Beginning with 5 acres of land/ it has gross of $4,000,000 in 1975. now grown to over 15 acres. Whatever your-needs, large or small equipment, large or small repair. Galloways is at your service.

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Traver's Used Auto Parts was literally started in a rush. In 1946 Jack Traver began building a building to house auto parts when he discovered there was no ready-mix business in St. Johns. He then took a dump truck and made a trip to Lansing f or a loa d of ready-mix, making a mad dash back to St. Johns before the cementcould set up. Since that time, a larger building has been built enabling them to expand the auto Strouse Oil Company was started by Don Strouse in 1945 with parts business. storage tanks located on Railroad Streetand their office In his home. Jack Traver learned the auto business from his father who operated an Auto par ts business in Lansing back in the 1930s. Frank Traver, brother of Jack, operates the used parts department of Traver's. In 1955, Strouse Oil Co. moved to a new location on South US-27. In Not only does Traver's sell auto parts, they also buy and sell used cars and trucks. 1956, a Cities Service Station was added. Dale Robinson became Jack Traver is well known throughout southern Michigan as an auto parts deder. Their hours are 3 pm. to 11p.m. to accomodate people who have to work during the associated with Strouse Oil in 1972. The station was then sold in 1973 day. and operations were moved to 603 E. Steel St. In 1974, Mr. Strouse changed from Cities Service to Total as an aid in obtaining a more secure supply product.

The property and business at 705 North US 27, St. Johns, In 1965, Parmer and Dennis Phillips began a roadsidestand selling Michigan is presently owned by W. Stanton and Evelyn A. apples and cider. The Centennial Farm-Market expanded over the Judd. years so a small building was built and a cider press was installed to The historical facts available are that the property at one further meet the needs. time belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Good. They apparently built the original restaurant business. In 1956, the property was DuWayne and Lois Zlegler purchased the market in 1974 ma Inly as purchased oy Mr. and Mrs. Gera Id Karber. They built the Aloha a project for Mrs. Ziegler and her children. Drive-Inn which opened for business prior to Mother's Day in May of 1957. They operated the drive-in restaurant for eleven The Zieglersj-un the cider press In the fall and conduct tours for years. In the late sixties the business and property"was sold 1o school children so they can see the cider being made. Theydoa large William Bradley who operated the restaurantfor afew months. business selling cider to wholesalers. History informs us that the property and business was then purchased by Michael and Sharon Ludwlck. They continued Zlg's Centennial Market features a cheese counter where gift operation of the Aloha Drive-Inn until it burned In 1972. Early In boxes of cheese can be purchased for mailing. The snack bar the spring of 1973, the Judd's purchased this property from provides coffee, homemade cider, donuts, ice cream and Ludwicks. sandwiches. Some of their bakery goodies (fresh daily) are a huge Stan remodeled the restaurs ntarea for his KIrby business; a selection of-delicious donuts and homemade bread. vacuum sales and service center. The door was opened for business May 1, 1973. Infact, the door was being Installed on Zlg's Centennial Market Is well-known to travelers whostop to rest that very day. The Judd's spent spring and summer of 1975 and browse through the different areas of the market including a building, the drive-in area of the Aloha into an enclosed well-stocked gift shop. The market is conveniently located on South restaurant called Itzza Good. This little restaurant specializes US-27 near DeWitt. in pizza, sandwiches, salad bar and a spaghetti special on Lr Wednesday evenings. S. US-27 This Is the only place where one can have their vacuum repaired while having lunch. MARKET 'WJ" I'W W WV+tmWFl'V'! 'y'TC'TTF! •••hiiiiMil Mil JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 21-D

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Gordon and Virginia Willyoung purchased the Green Acres Motel from the Hotel Olds in 1955. A 20-unit motel, the Green Acres is located 1 mile north of Lansing in Clinton County. . In J931, Percy Carris established the DeWitt Pharmacy on W. Main Street. In 1933/ the store was relocated on 113 S. Bridge Street. Having an interest in antiques, Mr. and Mrs. Willyoung opened an Antique Shop located in the motel in 1973. They not only sell antiques, Keith Blizzard, a native of DeWitt and a registered-pharmacist. Is they also buy and appraise for estates or individuals. the present owner of the pharmacy. He employs two full-time and one part-time salespeople. If you are looking for quality antiques, just come and browse The DeWitt Pharmacy can fill your prescription drugs and also around the Green'Acres Antique Shop. carries notions, toiletries,, cosmetics, and greeting cards.

Dreps Service Center began In 1971 as a service facility for cars, trucks and motor homesfcy Henry E. and Gladys Dreps. There are many types of recreational vehicles available at Dreps, such as tents, 5th wheel, travel trailers, motor homes, mini-motor homes, vans and class A motor homes. Dreps is a dealer for Coachmen Recreational Vehicles. Dreps also operate a parts and accessories store plus a complete repair service with 4 mechanics on duty, a parts man and 2 Growing With The Farm Industry salesmen. Their hours are: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondaythru Friday, sales 'til 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, Friday 'til 7 p. m. Sunday hours are 10 to 5. This solid growth is credited to an expansion of new product fines, both in Distributing and Manufacturing. Today the F.C. Mason Company serves a Tri State area, with salesmen in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The main office and warehouse is located in St Johns, with a branch warehouse in Wilmington, Ohio. The Company recently announced the opening of the "Ohio Farm Center"; a retail outletserving the melrc^ditan areas of Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. Since its founding by Frank C. Mason, the Company has built a reputation i n the Agricultural Markets for integrity and service. The strength and most important N. US-27 asset of the Company is the "F.C. Mason people." 11375 US-27 Juit nulh of tht bllnktr light it Hound Llht fid. WWTWfpgMWEWMW "we K'JSCMflfflWMlWHi wiwmmaMmNavmmnmKmDBmw m\i cw»"i-«-m'r^r^;,m^mVoi,u^,iir,nhur,i» if irf»& i ilii JTi iTiiii fill J nil •• iTn 1T1 •* i iH iTh i ffiM I ifn ni Jiifn ^ili ih il irtn-fci i^i illfc * i M I • n^ mi^a i iimiw ra JULY 28,1976 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MIC HIG AN 22-D

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Community Dodge Sales, owned by Ralph Dara since 1972, was first' owned by Harold "Red" Lundy from 1948 to 1972 and was know as Lundy's Dodge and Plymouth Sales.

*• Ralph Dara is a dealer for Dodge Automobiles and Dodge Trucks. There are two salesmen to assist you in selecting a car of your choice, Sid Keys and Elmer Steele.

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s' It all started .fifty years ago when Uncle Louie Hettler y and Willis Hettjer bought out Ray Letts Gasoline Station ,X in January of 1926 calling it Hettler & Hettler. In 1929 Willis Hettler bought out Uncle Louie and changed the 1 name to Willis Hettler J>uper Service, later changing it to 1 s * Hettler Motor Sales. They are still on the same location ,"& ,.. t$ « they started fifty years ago.

In March 1930 Willis Hettler built a new building and had what was called a Super Service with wash rack & grease palace. Mr. Hettler soid cars on the side from 1934 to 1938 working under Clyde Hendershot who was a partner in Mass auto Co. From 1938 to 1946 Mr. Hettler bought & sold used cars. In 1946 he obtained the DeSoto- Plymouth Dealership with Elmer Irrerand operated under the name of Irrer & Hettler. In 1961 after DeSotos were discontinued, Hettler obtained the Chrysler dealership which today includes Chrysler, Plymouth, Volare', Voyager and Trail Duster. *, • -'.ft-•<'.'••,."•i,*" *

Hettler's also have five wreckers of which two are heavy duty, two are 4-wheel drive and one is a single drive." *'lf you want fast service call Hettlers".

Willis Jr. was brought up in the garage business sweeping floors, running errands and driving new cars from Detroit. He became interested in the truck business and is now a first rate car, truck and trailer salesman. In 1970 Willis Jr. became General Manager of Hettler Motor Sales, his son, Wayne Hettler, also works for the business making it three generations in the garage business.

Of theemployeesof Hettlers, Glenn Plowman, Master Mechanic, has been with them for 27 years. Mark Masarik came to work in 1968. Their other help consists of Clare Salters, Gene Andrews and Robert Thurston. Two secretaries, Sela Bra u he rand Barbara Flegel.

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CAPITOL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OFFICE WAS ESTABLISHED IN ST. JOHNS IN 1966 AS A BRANCH OF THE GENERAL OFFICES IN LANSING. WILLIAM PATTON,-CURRENT MANAGER, WAS THE FIRST MANAGER TO OPEN THE ST. JOHNS LOCATIONS. Capitol Savings specializes in residential mortgages for buying and building homes. Also featured are savings account programs.

" Capitol Savings services over 500 mortgages in the Clinton County area and as of June 30, 1976 assets were $19,400,000. SERVINGTHE PUBLIC AS TELLERS ARE: Marlene Rosltas_ Connie Podolak Crystal HyTer Denis e Roof

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