1962 Showboat Revenues Pais $27,000 Republicans, Rivals Arrive For Robert E. Lee Runnings; Sulky Sky Souses Stands Saturday, So Sunday Show Staged

Political candidates for both parlies descended on Lowsll for the Fridav and Saturday perform- ances of the Lowell Showboat and were followed Saturday by heavy showers which forced the cancel- lation of the show. Established June, 1893 Number 16 Gubematorial nominee George Romney spearheaded a group of Republican candidates at the Fri- LOWELL. MICH., THURSDAY. AUGUST 2, 1962 day festivities, and incumbent John Swainson arrived bv motor- cade from Lansing to appeir be- Retired School Teacher Lowell Teacher Graduates f o r e the rain-soaked audience Miss Freda Boiley Passes 4-H Fair Here From Coast Guard School Traffic Jams Lowell Monday As 6,000 gathered for the annual Gov- ernor's Night performance Satur- Funeral services were held at Gerald B. Smith, high school day. the Metcalf Funeral Chapel in August 13-17 teacher in the Lowell Area Attend An Evening Evangelist Rally Grand Rapids for Miss Freda Schools, will graduate on August Program Monday. August 13 Bailey, aged 77, on Tuesday after- 3 from the Basic Indoctrination Traffic jammed the streets of J. Jerald Roth, treasurer of noon. The Rev. John H. Bowers A. J. Carl Shows of Utuica, Michi- School at the U.S. Const Guard Gas Rales Reduced Lowell Monday evening as an The Lowell Shewboat Inc., re- of Fountain Street Church officia- gan will have their huge midway Reserve Training Center in York- estimated 5.700-6.000 people at- set up, with 6 big rides, and 5 ported Wednesday morning that ted. Interment was made in Bail- town, Virginia. Bv Consumers tended a "Back To God" Evangel- gross raeeipts for I9fl» woidd be ey Cemetery. kiddie rides, and many carnival An ensign in the Coast Guard istic rally in the Showboat down from last year. Total tick- concessions. 1:00 p. m. Judging Bills for gas service received by stadium. '7 Miss Bailey is survived by two Reserve, he is attending the two- Consumers Power Company cus- et sales this year are expected of Horses. Halter and Western week school for his annual sum- Extra police were called In to be sHghlly over 127.000. which brothers. M. Lester and Theo, Stock horse classes only. tomers after August 6 will be at both of Lowell: and several nel- mer training. Mr. Smith is the slightly reduced rates. from Grand Rapids to handle the is approximately 90.000 lexs than Tuesday, August 14—9:00 a. m. training officer of the Coast GuaWl increase in automobile traffic. ces and nephews. Judging Horses all other classes. Most customers will scarcely was taken in in 1001. Rotli at- reserve vessel augmentation unit Rev. Peter Eldersveld, radio S!ie was born October 22, 1884. 9:00 a. m. 4:00 p. m. Judging notice the difference, according to tributed part of the reduction in in Lansing. pastor of the "Back to God Income to the unsensonal weath- In Vergennes Township. After of vegetable garden, photography, Division Manager W. R. Carlyon. He is a graduate of Michigan Hour" of the Christian Reformed graduating from Lowell High archery, gun safety, conservation, but the new rates will reduce Con- er with which the Showboat was State University and is the son denomination, was the main School, she attended the teachers' rocks and minerals, food prepar- sumers' revenue from gas sales plagued this year. of Mrs. Eleanor Smith of Maple- speaker at the rally. Music was college at Ypsllantl and Columbia •tlon. outdoor meals, food freezing, by $2,035,000 a year. The Com- lawn, Wyoming, Michigan. provided by a 30-member male University. canning and crops. pany's gas business amounts to chorus, the King's Chorallers, and Following the Robert E. Lee's Swimming 1:30-2:30 all ages $130,000,000 a year. In 1942, Miss Bailey retired b y audience-participation hymn trip down the river Saturday, the Swimming 4:00-5:00 all ages The new rates were proposed from the teaching profession after Cheerful Doers To singing, led by Peter Vanden Governor spoke briefly to the 8:30 p. rn. Square Dance on the by the Company and approved by having served the Grand Rapids Bosch. crowd, after which the evening's area school systems for 35 years. tennis courts, sponsored by the Hold Indoor Pienic the Michigan Public service Com- show was cancelled. mission after a reduction in the The "Back To God" rally was She was a member of the Foun- 4-H Service Club. Everyone invi- The Cheerful Doers will meet in Saturday's r a i n-out was the cost of wholesale supplies of natu- sponsored by the Eastern Avenue tain Street Church, the Retired ted. the church dining room at half second time in 31 years of Show- ral gas purchased by Consumers Christian Reformed Church Teachers' Club, and local, date, after 6 o'clock on Monday eve- boat history that a performance Wednesday, August 16 from Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line in Grand Rapids, working through and national Educational Associ- ning, August 6, for an indoor pic- has come to a complete standstill ations. 9:00 a. m. Judging—Swine and Company and Trunkline Gas Com- the Calvary Christian Reformed because of inclement weather. Poultry nic. pany. Chapel of Lowell. A special Sunday performance, Members are asked to bring 9:00-4:00 Judging—Entomology Mr. Carlyon said the annual Henry Buikema, pastor of t h e C. H. Runciinan, left, IK shown pn'McnllnK on hchalf of the Show- guaranteed by the rain-check on their own fable service, and a Sindra Bozung 10:00 a. m. Judging—Beef Steers bills for an average gas house Calvary Chapel, said Tuesday that boat anil the people of Lowell a small cherry wood reproduction each ticket, was staged July 29 dish to pass. Beverage and rolls and Beef breeding classes. heating customer would be redu- the rally was very successful. of nn antique chest to George Romney, Republican gubernatorial before a packed grandstand. will be furnished. Also bring an Weds J. J. Haggai 1:00 p. m. Judging—Sheep and ced about $3.00 a year, or an "We hope to do It another year," candidate. The prmentadon was made at a garden reception for old school picture or a baby pic- Republican Reception Dogs. average of 25 cents a month. he said, "if we can secure the the candidate held at the Riverside Drive home of Elnirr Schaefer, Friday evening, prior to the Three attendants wearing pink 3:00 p. m. Judging Dairy ture of yourself. Showboat stadium." chairman of the Lowell Romney for Governor committee. The chest show, a reception was held at the street-length taffeta sheath gowns Goats. A brief meeting will be held For the past 31 years the was donated b.V William Lee, Sr., head of the Superior Furniture home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer designed with oversklrts, scoop 5:00 p. m. J u d g I n g—Rabbits. after wards. The committee in Former Lowell Resident Showboat stadium has been used Co. In Lowell, In order that Mr. Romney mif(lit have something Schaefer for the prominent Re- necklines and cap sleeves, and 7:30 p. m. Evening program. charge will be Mrs. Hattie Met- Mrs. Oliver Butler Dies exclusively for the Lowell minstrel tangible ns evidence that Lowell Is not just any small town but a publicans visiting Lowell. Most of headpieces of pink taffeta covered Games and contests with horses. temick, chairman; Mrs. Ella Pur- show. chase. Mrs. Maggie Marsh, and place of quality manufacturing and fine community spirit. the GOP candidates in the dis- by a pink silk organza bow and 4-H Horse project members parti- A former Ixnvell resident, Mrs. trict were in attendance to a brief veil preceded Miss Sandra cipating. Mrs. Ulah Moore. Olive Butler, passed away Wed- Women of Moose Officers meet members of the press and Joan Bozung down the aisle of Swimming 1:30 -2:30 all ages nesday evening, July 25, in Wake- the citizens of Lowell. t h e First Methodist Church Ir swimming, 4:00-5:00 p. m., all NEW EVENING SWIMMING SET field, Michigan, at the age of 85 Attend Executive Meet AT KINO MEMORIAL POOL years. She was bom January 13, Urge "Yes" Vote on County At the reception C. H. Runcl- Lowell on Saturday afternnon. ages; and swimming, 8:30-10:00 Three members of the Lowell July 21. They carried an arrange- 1877. man presented candidate Romney families only. Effective August 1, open swlm-i Women of the Moose Chapter with a locallv-produced chest pro- ment of pink carnations and roses hers, leaders, and families only. ming will be available every Mon- Funeral services were held Mon- 1388, attended an Executive meet- One Mill Operating Levy vided bv William Lee of the Sup- with satin streamers. Thursday, Angii'-t 16 day. Wednesday and Friday eve- day afternoon at the Roth Funeral Harold BrlKham, Chairman ing at Lansing on Sunday, July erior Manufacturing Co. 9:00 a. m. J u d g i n g~Dalry nings from 6:30 p. m. to 8:30 Home at one o'clock. Pastor Stan- 29. Kent County Board of Supervisoin cattle. ley W. Hyde officiated at the Mr. Romney then went to the p. m. Those attending were Mrs. Ruth Many of the services and acti- opportunities, as well as Increas- main Showboat ticket gate where 3:00 p. m. will be the Pet parade. The swim fee will be twenty-five services and Interment was made 7:30 p. m. Evening program 4-H in Oakwood Cemetery. Morgan, senior regent of the vities of the County government ing the tax base and decreasing he shook hands with many of the cents for all, children, youth, or local chapter: Mrs. Gara Meyers, are required by law. We must the individual tax load from what incoming spectators. livestock parade. adults. All season passes for the Mrs. Butler is survived by two 8:00 p. m. Variety show in front sons. Amos of Farmington, and treasurer; and Mrs. Ada Rinard, provide a Sheriff and jail facili- It will otherwise be. Also present for the Friday Co-ed Nights will be honored. Junior Regent. ties; we must have a County Of one thing you can be sure! night performance were the Hon. of grandstand. Swimming for all The Open Swim passes will not Everett of Cedar Lake: six grand- Clerk. Treasurer, Register of There Is, to my knowledge, no Gerald R. Ford and Congressional ages, 1:30-2:30 and 4-5 p. m. he valid for these evening swim children: three great-grandchild- On Monoay evening, August 6, the chapter will hold their regular Deeds, Drain Commissioner. Pros- member of the Board of Super- candidate Alvin Bentley. Friday, August 17 periods. ren: and one sister. Mrs. Vesta monthly Chapter Night meeting in ecuting Attorney and other nec- visors that does not want to see Goff of San Diego, California. Democrats' Night Reduced prices on all rides. Two their club rooms Enrollment will essary offices and staff them ade- the cost of County Government Saturday evening the Governor bicycles lo be given away. BLUE RIDOE QUARTET AT quately to handle the County's kept to the lowest level consis- BYRON CENTER AUGUST 3RD •Y' TIGER BASEBALL TRIP TO be held, and all members are and members of his party were 1:00 p. m. 4-H Livestock sale. urged to be in attendance. records and business for the tent with the responsibility 3f our BE HELD THIS SATURDAY honored at the home of W. W. 1:30 p. m. Tractor and auto op- Come, see and hear America's The annual Moose Lodge picnic people of the county. We must County. It Is generally agreed The YMCA Tiger Baseball trip Gumser. member of the Show- erators skill driving contests. most dynamic gospel quartet. will be held this Sunday. August maintain the courts, both Probate that the tax dollar that buys most to Detroit will le held this Satur- boat's Special Guestg Committee. 8:00 p. m. Horse show at Cur The Blue Ridge Quartet, and the 5, at Fallasburg Park. There will and Circuit, where every citizen in service for the taxpayer is the Approxiirtately 50 people braved day. August 4. Tjbe bus will leave Wy's arena. Swimmfrig for all ages Le Fevres appearing at the Byton be games and prizes for the is entitled to be heard. Wo must tax dollar that Is spent locally. the local headquarters at 8 a. m. showers to be in attendance. 1:30-3:30. 4:00-5.00. and 8:30-10:00 Center High School gymnasium at children in the afternoon, plus provide for the abandoned, neg- But simply refusing to meet The Governor then departed for 8:00 p. m. on Friday, August 3. and return at 9 p. m. p. m. 4-H members, leaders and loads of enjoyment for the adults. lected and delinquent children and problems and responsibilltiss by the upriver dock, where he board- families only. These groups are being sponsored Cost for the trip is $4. A special for the sick and aged who cannot refusing to appropriate the money ed the Robert E. Lee for its The fair will be open to the by the Byron Center Parent and fee is available to all YMCA base care for themselves. does not solve any problems—It 143rd trip downstream. After brief public Friday evening. All exhibits Teachers Association. ball league players and coaches. Keith Avery Attends Reynnd these and other re- actually creates more, since if we comments before the assembled will be released Saturday morning. Sign up by this Friday. Vocational Agric. Con. quired services are areas in do not meet it locally, either tho audience. Swainson left the stage The Kent County 4-H members ALL THE GOLD in the world which combined Rood Judgement State or the Federal government and prepared to return to the would like lo thank local and area is worth about $35 billion. grade' buys every week. Keith W. Avery, vocational agri- has indicated it was wise to move. soon steps in and we have lost state capltol. businesses, and private parties for culture teacher from Lowell, I have already mentioned that of the opportunity to act locally. Following the cancellation of the The bride, daughter of Mr. and their donations to the 4-H Fair. was told that "the teacher of to- County Controller. In 1957 a Bur- The problem must now be met ac- Saturday show a large crowd of Mrs. Harold Bozung, 806 North In the beef division, trophies are Ann Mullen Named To Peace Corps day is the responsible cog in the eau of Equalization wa-» establish- cording to the direction of the d i s appointed spectators mobbed Washington, Lowell, exchanged being donated by Bergy Bros. Ele- progress of mankind" at the 43rd ed. At a budget cost of J80.000.00 larger unit of government and at the ticket office, demanding a re- her marriage vows with John J. vator of Alto, Lake Odessa Live- For Costa Riean Educational Post annual Conference for Teachers a much greater cost. The only Haggai. The Rev. John Nichol per- of Vocational Agriculture July 23- per year, it has saved the tax- fund of their money. stock Auction. Holiday Farms of Word was received Saturday payers of Kent County well over difference is that it now comes formed the ceremony before an 27 at Michigan State University. The ticket office windows were Ada. Grand Valley Hereford Farms that a Lowell High School gradu- one million dollars In the out of a different pocket of the altar decorated with baskets of "The responsibility of the teach- closed after it had been announc- of Ada, Egypt Valley Hereford ate, Ann Stirling Mullen, has last two years alone, as well as same taxpayer. ed that no refund would be given gladiolus and candelabra. er," said Dr. Richard M. Swenson Farms of Ada. In the Sheep di- been named to the ranks of the spreading the tax load much more There is no accurate, sim- but that the rain-checks would be The bridegroom is the son of of the MSU College of Agriculture, vision. Livestock Chemical Co. of Peace Corps. equally than was possible before. ple answer as to what the actual honored at a special Sunday per- Mrs. Albertine Haggai, formerly "Is to impart the experiences of Grand Rapids is giving an award. Miss Mullen, who is currently In A County Planning Department cost will be to each taxpayer, formance, and police were called of Alto, now residing in Grand i others to the present generation South America working on a 7- has been authorized and. if car- but one that is fairly accurate and in to usher the more obstreperous Rapids, and Leo Haggai of Paci- In such a way that they can week Colombian literacy, elemen- ried out, slrould substantially in- simple is that the cost will be members of the protesting group fic Palisades. California. understand and build upon them. at the tary education, and recreation pro- crease industrial gro.vth and job 50 cents for each thosand dollars to their cars. "You'll Never Walk Alone." ject. has not yet received notifi- of actual value of property, pro- Most of the spectators left Low- was sung by the soloist, Pat Kast- cation of her appointment, how- 4-ff Cluh Netvs vided you are assessed at the ell wet and disgruntled but with- ner of Okemos, Michigan, ac- ever. average in your township or city. out incident, however, and return- companied by the organist, Mrs. newest arrivals Her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Don- At 7:30 July 16, 1982, at Snow Thus. If you own property worth ed the following evening, when the Arnold Wittenbach. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford 510,000.00 the one mill would add The bride entered the sanctuary T racks aid Mullen of 203 N. Jefferson, Community W. S. C. S. Hall 4-H Sunday run of the Showboat was By "Sara" reoort that they are making every members gathered for a brief Dalstra at Butterworth Hospital a $5.00 to your tax bill. staged without a hitch. at the arm of her father adorned son, Ted Allen, weighing 8 pounds What is it worth to you to go in a white floor-length taffeta - • - effort to contact their daughter meeting and refreshments. and 7 ounces on July 26. to sleep at night knowing that gown covered by silk organza. Old man weather put a tfop to and are also writing the Peace After this, they were taken to Letter To The Editor all racing action in this area Corps office in Washington to ex- the YMCA Pool in Lowell for a Bom to Mr. and Mrs. James fire and police protection is at The gown was fashioned with a over the week. The races will plain the situation. swimming party. A good time was Kelley of Grandville (nee Marilyn your call; that neighbors, no long- Wat** Ski Show Penonnel scoop neckline, wrist-length sleev- er able to care for themselves, es and a fitted bodice with a be held as usual this week at the The Peace Corps expects all enjoyed by all. They arrived home Dilly) nn July 25.. a 9 pound, 2 Receive Shcwboot's Thanks Berlin Raceway and the Grand at 9:30. ounce girl, Klmberly Sue. are receiving competent care; bow at the waistline in back. Her candidates to accept or reject that abandoned children are not Dear Jeff: finger-tip veil of tulle fell from a R a p i d s' Speedrome with local their apoointments within a period Jim Simmerer, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blerl, 846 left to roam the streets: that, if As chairman of the pr&-show crown tiara of pearls, and she drivers In competition. of five days. Reporter Lincoln Lake Avenue, Lowell, are Tonight (Thursday, August 2) a Costa Rlean Assignment need arise, you are assured of committee for the Showboat, I carried a white Bible topped with •Wolverine 4-H Club the proud parents of a son. Chris program of midgets will be run I f Miss Mullen accepts her your day in a court of justice: want to publicly thank Wendell white roses and white satin munity Development program The Wolverine 4-H Club will Jon, bom July 25, at Blodgett at the 'Drome instead of the re- appointment, she will be assigned that the long list of services's at Christoff and his group for the streamers. which, since 1936, has been send- hold a general business meeting Memorial Hospital In Grand Rap- gular sportsman, strictly, and go- to a group which will work on a your disposal? This you will de- excellent ski show they put on Miss Lynne (Tuckle) Stutzman ing young people abroad to work at the Vergennes Townhall on ids. Chris weighed 7 pounds, and carts. literacy program in Costa Rica. cide when you vote, or fail to preceding each Showboat perform- of Elmyra, New York, attended and learn firsthand about people Monday evening. August 6. Final 4 ounces. vote, August 7th on proposals one ance. Modified Driver Injured The group will beein training at as maid of honor. Bridesmaids in foreign communities. plans will be made for the 4-H A son, Jeffery Allan was born and two to provide one mdl ad- Gordon VanderLaan, 35-yoar-old the Universltv of Kansas ?n Law- These kids practiced for a were Miss Joan Bishop and Shir- It is under the auspices of the fair. All members are urged to on Monday, July 30 at Soarrow Hos- ditional for county operations. supermodlfied driver, of 103 Col- rence this fall, with ten days set month prior to the show. They lee Haggai, sister of the bride- Lisle program that Ann is spend- attend. pital In Lansing, to Mr. and Mrs. did not get paid one cent for all llndale Avenue, N. W., was re- aside at Christmas for a brief re- groom. The junior bridesmaid. ing her summer in Call, Columbia. Members of the Wolverine Tony Stormzand. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Horton of the time they put in. There were ported in fair condition at Butter- union with relatlvos before deoart- Miss Barbara Brown, niece of Reports of this summer experience Dairy group will meet Tuesday Alpena were Monday afternoon 17 of them and they did receive worth hospital Tuesday evening, ure for Puerto Rico and Costa the bride, was attired in a white are being carried by the Lowell evening, August 7, at the home Read the Ledger Want Ads. callers of Mrs. John Dawson. some 72 free tickets for the show. where he is suffering from injuries Rica. taffeta and silk organza dress, Ledger. of Ted Comdure. Wendell and Noel Christoff and with a wide pink sash. She car- he received when a 150 pound Most of the members will event- radiator fell out of a bus he was Ann's parents feel that their Gary and Roger Kropf, however, ried pink camatlons and roses ually teach school on the second- daughter will have difficulty in Bowne Center 4-H did not accept any tickets. with satin streamers. working on and landed on his ary level in Costa Rica, though The Bowne Center 4-H Club chest. deciding whether or not to accept As chairman, I did authorize Assisting the groom as best position are available for five in the Peace Corps appointment as held a family potluck dinner July them to buy motor boat gas for man was Earl Wieland. Ushers VanderLaan works for the Burt a Costa Rican University. 8. at Caledonia Park. Brown Coach Company in Grand she has been asked by Colombian their practices, bathing suits, (so were Bruce Bergy, Dean Bryant, Costa Rica, well known for the officials to remain in their country Members of the Flower Garden- they would all bo alike), and ski Charles Ritter. and Howard Hobbs. Rapids. Another employee, Guy fact that It is the onlv South ing group brought flower arrange- R. Allen was pinned against the and continue her work there after ropes. They did not receive any Mr. and Mrs. Richard Court American countrv with no stand- the Lisle program ends. ments for center pieces on the meals, or get reimbursed for any- acted as master and mistress of wall when the bus slipped off ing armv. spends more monev for tables. cinder blocks, and a metal jack. thing else. The entire cost for the ceremonies at the reception held education than for anv other thing. Members of the Flower and Allen is listed in satisfactory con- above mentioned things came to immediately following the cere- R^centlv upset economicallv by Vegetable Gardening group made 5197.80. mony In the Fellowship Hall of dition. difficulties In its cron markets, Servicemen name tags for everyone. The ski show in previous years the church. howevpr. Costn Rica has turned to D. E. Marshall, son of Mr. and After the dinner we held the cost the Showboat from $550 to Thf new Mr and Mrs. Haggai LOWai NEWS the Peace Corps for aid in con- Mrs. Edwin Y. Marshall of 1188 business meeting. $750. plus free tickets for the will make their home in Caiif- Mr. and Mis. Clifford Klumpp. tinuing its literarv nrograms. Lincoln Lake ave.. Lowell. Mich, Some very nice demonstrations skiers. omia. Following a western honey- jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van- U of M Graduate began recruit training, July 16, were given by Wanda Overholt, I also want to thank Olson moon, they will reside at 1426 Etta of Grand Rapids were Satur- Miss Mullen graduated from at the Naval Training Center, Janis Kauffman, Christine Por- Bros, of Grand Rapids for the use Marinette Road, Pacific Palisades, day evening visitors of Mr. and Lowell High School In 1958 and Great Lakes. 111. ritt. Sally Yoder. Carol Posthum- of their boats and drivers for each California. Mrs. Lee Keech. earned a BA In French at the The nine-week basic training us and Dick Posthumus. night's performance. These were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wittenbach University of Michlean last June. consists of classroom instruction in After the meeting was adjourn- also furnished free of charge. of Clarksville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred While attending the University naval topics. Including military ed some games were enjoyed by Alvin Bentley, former U. 8. Congressman and now cadldate for The people from Olson Bros, did Wittenbach and graddaughters. in Ann Arbor, she became involv- etiquette, drill, physical fitness, both members and their parents. Congressman at Large and (Jerald R. Ford, nmnlng for re-election get a free meal each evening, but Bluebird Doings Diane, of Grand Rapids, Mr. and ed in Peace Corps Research and swimming and survival, first aid, as Congressman for the 6th District, try on hats and aprons they this also was a policy when they The Happy Fairies wish to Mrs. Harold Wittenbach and daugh- acted as chairman of the "Con- shipboard safety precautions and LICENSE SUSPENDED JUNE IS will wear while serving at the OOP picnic August 4. Helping Bent- furnished the boats in previous thank the showboat committee for ters and Miss Mary Wittenbach of trol and Politics" subcommittee security duty. The Michigan Secretary of ley and Ford are Lange Monfort (left) Young Republican riub years. inviting us to see the show Mon- Vergennes were callers on their which Investigated possible narent Throughout the training, recruits State's office announced this week president and General Chairman of the picnic, and Donald E. Wier- I'm sure I speak for the en- day evening July 23. 1962. We sister, Mrs. Howard L. Kyser. aeencles for the Peace Corps, at receive specialized counseling that the drivers license of Mannus inga. Asst. Chairman of the Kent County Republican Committee. tire Showboat board of directors enjoyed It very much. Mr. and Mrs. George Ryder the time only in the Idea stage. which assists them in selecting a J. DeGood 46. 10820 60th St. S.E.. George Romney will be the special guest for the event whlth will when I say to all of them,"Thank Dorothy Jean Claeson from Inglewood, California return- During her senior vear Miss rating in which to work from Alto, has been suspended June 15 bo held at John Ball Park in (Jrand Rapids. Dinner will IM- served you for a job well done." Reporter ed to their home Sunday after Mullen was employed as secretary more than 65 available job spec- under the financial responsibility free of charge by all Republican candidates and games and rides Yours truly, spending a week visiting Mrs. Anna to Rev. DeWltt C. Baldwin, found- ialties. act. for driving under the influ- will bo furnished for the children. Bernard J. Kropf Read the Want Ads now! Ryder and other relatives. er of the Lisle Fellowship Corn- ence of liquor. . THF LOWELL LFfKiER, LOWELL. MICH., ArGJJST t, 196? I CARD OF THANKS •MMaaBBaUM I an —• — -<« Among the mor^ than 2,500 tended a wedding reception at the THE LOWELL LEDGER. LOWELL, MICH., AUG. 2, 1M2 freshmen who expect to enter Night Hawk Casino at Campau Segwun Community No. McCords-E. Cascade m fir. and lii*. Udk Western Michigan University for Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Lake Saturday evening, honoring Mrs. Iva Mclntyro Mrs. Effle Cox Seeley. the first time next fall are spend- THE IX)WELL LEIXiKK. LOWELL. MICH., AUG. 2, 1961 Bouwens visited Mr. ahA Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Lombardo. Star Ccrntrs Mrs. Leon Seefcy Mr. and Mrs. Leon Seeley at' ing two days this summer in visit- Mrs. Frank Big^s. age 77. of Chris Wolf of Byron Center Lowell Community News I Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tudor spent Robert Cox and family are Mrs. Ira Bloogh Alto Community News tended the 5th birthday of Jacque- ing the campus. Is Sharon L. Rlt- Fallasburg Park recently flew Sunday afternoon. ; 'he week end at Manton and at- spending this week In Grand line DeVries in ftockford on Sun- tersdorf of Lowell. down to Shreveport, Louisiana to South Boston Mr*. Claud Silcox — Phone UN 8-6710 Mr. and Mrs John Postma were i Susan Keyt and her horse. Sab- Mrs. Eliiabefh Pholps — Phone: TW 7-7392 i tended the Free Methodist Camp Haven at a cottage. Moseley-Murray Lake Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wingeiar day afternoon. Fred McDonald- Is 111 md In spend 10 days with her son, C. F. Mrs, Belle Young Saturday evening callers of tlie rlna, participated in the Castle Meeting, Their daughter. Goldlc Those who visited the Coxes the Mrs. Eva Engle • ' Jacqueline DeVries of Rockford Butterworth Hospital In Grand Biggs. Mr. BigU graduated from visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alder- former's brother-in-law and sister, Park Junior Horse Show at Hol- Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dodg" and -Mr and Mrs. I/v, Miller and •etiimed home with hrr parents past week were Mr. and Mrs. ink of Eastmont Drive Sunday spent some time last week with Rapids. Lowell High School in 1930. Mrs. Russ Dorlpe and daughter. family of Grand Rapids w?re Sun- Fuueral services were held July \nnual Community | Fire Deparlmenl Mr. and Mrs. C. Bouwens. land Saturday; Mrs. Keyt accom- i after spending two w^eks at camp. George Vander Stolpj and Mrs. i Roger Kropf returned las^ week evening. her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Court and] Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth VanHeu- Beth, all of Grand Rapids, were day guests of H* parents. Mr. and 24th in Bridgman, Michigan for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ketchum panied Susan and attended the Mr. and Mrs. Alyn Fletche/ and Elsa Densmor? of Grand Rapids. from two week's training at Leon Seeley. Mary DeRushia spent Sunday at In Lowell Tuesday evening, lo en- Mrs Glen Miller. Rev. Fred Williams, 89, who pass- Mr. and Mrs, David Krebs and Picnic, August 16 ! Answers Calls who have been living in their show. • len of Bplmcnt and Mr. and Mrs. ; family of Kankakee. Illinois, ".pent Lawrence Brldegam of l/jwell Camp Grayling. Alsonquin Lake near Hastings with Joy the Showboat. Mr. and Mrs. Howard D'ltter- ed away in a St. Joseph Hospital daughters were Saturday supper The Alto Businessmen's Associ- Alto Volunteer Fire Department house frailer on the Marion Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dykhouse H. E. Zimmerman of North Park , a day wilh Mr. and Mrs. Emer- was a guest at the Mary Wilson I A party was given in honor of "Some girls think shorts are in- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Court. were Sunday evening gu-.sts irf Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Stnham re- more and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence following a stroke. Irtterment was guests at the John Krebs home. ation is sponsoring a community was called out for a couple of Strauss farm moved their trail- And family of Grand Rapids were ison Stevens on their way homo home on Sunday. Rev. Irvin Tuinstra's birthday last decent. Others have dimpled Mr. and Mrs Larry Lawrcnce at- and Mrs. Howard Clack. lumed list Thursday from a on^- Tumor of Grand Rapids w-re Sat- in Wilmington, 111. He leaves his Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krebs of picnic to be held in the All pur^ grass fires last week. The fires er Saturday to a plot of ground Sunday callers of Mr. ahd Mrs. I f'om a vapalinn In Northern Mich- Mrs. Cora Vanderftolp of Grand Friday evening at the Alton Bible ironth trip to thn west const and urday evening guests of Mr. and wife, a daughter, a foster son, and Eastmont were Sunday evening pose Room of the new Alto Area were not serious and were quick- on 36th St. on the John Mlngus Robert Keyt and family. koetn." igan. Rapids spent TuesJay at the Church. r^nort having had a wonderful Mrs. William Collins. several grandchildren. He was callers, and Mr. and Mrs. Clare Elementary School on Thursday ly extinguished. Fire Chief Harold property. Mr. and Mrs. William Nave of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon .Tc'inson John Cox home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray en- Lakeview were Sunday callers of Irlp. ry Rev. onl Mrs. Robert Conn pastor of the South Boston and Krebs and family of Lowell were evening, August 16. Metternick asks the public to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Benedict spent Sunday at Dorr with Mr. Mrs. Cora VanrlerStolpe and tertained relatives from Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Gregory. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Clarke and and family of Mattawan were Sun- Clarksville Congregational Monday dinner guests. Potluck supper will be served at please give the fire trucks the and family called on Mr. and Johnson's sister and family. Mr. son, Kenneth of Grand rapids over the week end. Rufus Gregory and Robert Greg- children of St. Louis and Mr. and ' 1v guests of Mrs. Arthur S'_,hnni- churches more than 30 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ivan K. Blough 7 o'clock. Please bring your own right-of-way when going to the Mrs. Charles Peunessen of Hast- md Mrs. O^rar Douglas. called on Mrs. Pearl Averill and Mrs. Campbell and children of ory. and his grandson. Scott Pot- M"s. Carl Clarke and family of Al- ner. and had been pastor of the Bridg- and family of Lowell were Sunday table service. Beverages will be scene of a fire. ings Sunday. Mrs. Gordon Johnson and son, M-s. Nettie Quiggle of Ada on East Grattan are spending a few According to State Law vehicles ter of Grand Rapids attended the ma attended the Showboat Fridav W- fT* Mr^ Edson O Harrmv man church since 1930. dinner and afternoon guests at furnished. Mrs. Clara Miller and little son Sp5 Donald L. Dawson spent last Friday. days with her husband who works are not supposed to travel closer Michigan Steam Engine and night and spent the week end with "f Grand Ran-ds were Sunday din- Mr. and Mrs Fred Fahmi, and the Ira Blough home in honor of A musical program is being of Detroit called on her former j Thursdav and Friday visiting her Mrs. Pearl Averill and son. in North Carolina. than 500 feet behind a fire truck, Thrashers Exhibition near Hast- their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Char- ner guest, of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Mr. and Mrs. Ray Riltenger are their mother s birthday. planned by the committee. Games teacher. Mrs. Lawrence Richard- son. Wayne Dawson and family Ralph Jr. of Ada called on Mrs. On Wednesday. August 8. Mr. but Mr. Metternick states' that ings on Sunday. les Clarke. lian Collins. at Eagle Lake. They also railed spending a few days in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Kauffman and prizes will be provided for son. Friday forenoon. s A n Hnw p Ella Quiggle and son, Claud the and Mrs. LaBotz, missionaries, will several cars have been noted fol- Mr. and Mrs. Darold Seeley. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Davenport . "l! . "r ' y ind Ronnie called on Garfield Slater at the the children. All residents of the on Mrs. Johnsor.'s granddaughter, past week at Gove Lake. be guest speakers at the Alton Jeffrey Bonn, a 1962 graduate of lowing closer than that. So Mrs. Betty Baker and Mrs. Darlene, Douglas and Diane spent snent last week In Homewood. ! of Wvoming spent the past Vere Howlett home at Clarksville community are invited. Mrs. Beverly Schlarb of South Mr. and Mi's. Earl Bentley Church. Lowell High School has joined the folks, give the Fire Lads a chance Mike Myckowiak both of Lowell last week at Silver Lake near Illinois, wilh their son. Mr. and XVl Jue Ann'•, trr^-'oirents. Sunday afternoon. This will be a good opportunity Bend, Indiana. spent Tuesday in Lansing. The Alton church members will U. S. Navy and expects to take spent Wednesday afternoon with Hart. Denise spent the week with Mrs. Henry Davenpon and fam- Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fills. to inspect our new school, if you to get their equipment to the I Gyde-Mullen and family and Mrs. Clayton Jastifer of Ada hold their annual picnic at Fallas- his training in San Diego. His Mr. and Mrs John Krebs enjoy- Miss Matle Stone. ily. Mrs. Grace Brewer of Tnimpn*. scene of the fire as soon as pos- her grandparents, Mr and Mrs. GLASS relatives had a family gathering called on her parents. Mr. and brother. Jim. also of the Navy, ed Sunday dinner at Fingers at wish. Miss Matle Stone attended the V York visitc burg Park. Saturday. August 4. sible. Harold Collins in Lowell. h.Ls Mrs. Geo. Butler is a patient at « ' - d her cou- at Fallasburg Park Sunday in hon- has been home recently on leave. Grand Rapids on Sunday. They funeral of Miss Freda Bailey Mrs. Earl Bentley on Saturday. Eugene Kropf of Saranac. Mose- The next fire could be at your Mrs. Mabel Runnels is spending Blodgett Hospital for observation or of Mrs. Bemlce Walllg of San- ley area is spending a couple of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Todd of later called on Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf's Chapel Tuesday. latvisioN BLADE SLACKS and treatment. d Mrs Flmor own home, and you certainly - few days with Mr. and Mrs. sXrdt: "" Antonio, Texas, who is spending Mr. and Mrs. Clair Kauffman weeks in Switzerland, where he Paris. Ontario were Monday eve- Frank Porter at Belmont, and also The Clark Circle of the Alto Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and 6 1 4-H CLUB NEWS wouldn't want the road cluttered Harold Buttrick and family. JJ /"' reunion was a week with her father, Clvde ' and daughters attended the Kauff- will visit relatives. visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rit- WSCS will meet at Coldwater sons were Saturday evening guests 1 Values 83 98 to SI 1.93 ning visitors at the Wilbur Young up with traffic, so that they could- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buttrick of he d Sunday at Fallasburg Pnrk Mnllen and brothers. Mr. and Mrs. man-Durkee wedding at the Hope ter at Cedar Springs. The Second meeting of the Stone Park for a picnic dinner at 1:00 Ada were Sunday dinner gtiests of PKfUtE TUM of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John wttn 90 nresent. home. not reach your place in time. Gerald Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. | Church of the Brethren Saturday Mrs. Roy Kyser presented her Comer's 4H Club was held in the Mlna Bruce and Nellie TImpson "It's trashy to sit on your porch Mrs. Clair Kauffman called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buttrick and E. Fahmi. Janie Fonder of Spring f^k^ is Don Mullen. ! evening. riub house on Thursday evening, are hostesses. her in your undershirt, b u t it's gra- piano pupils in a recital nt the her aunt. Mrs. Flora Hooper, at Other Alto News family. Mr. and Mrs. Leal Emery Eric, son of Mr. and iJTt? « ^^"arents. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Everson and business and discussion of pro- Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Loring of cious living if you've got nothing Bible church on Wednesday eve- Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Jasperse and family of Grand Mrs. Eugene Miller was baptized and Mrs. George Fontjer. ! family relumed to Lakeland, Flor- jects were followed by planning Karen Wingeier will deliver the East Caledonia were Sunday eve- M Hrnrv on but shorts. ning, July 18. Tuesday and Thursday. Rapids were Sunday evening call in St Mary's Church Sunday. July "- KoAwers ida, after spending three weeks the diversion for the meeting papers on Mike Blocher's route ning guests o" Mr. and Mrs. $2 53 $4 Boston Twp. Farm Bureau group Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shaffer 29. Mr. and Mrs. George Pfaller and children and Mrs. R ka Koo- for several days next week as the ers. Tax P with relatives and friends. held their annual picnic July 22 attended funeral services for a next Thursday evening which will Henry Slater. were standing godparents. Emery wers soent the oast month visit- [tBIochers will be away on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanLeeu- | Mrs. Mary Tucker. Mrs. Mary at Fallasburg Park with a good cousin. Lee Bailey in Cedar consist of a soft ball. game be- Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bursum Eric wore the baptismal dress ine relatives in Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Doran and ween and family of Rockford jwrOoiMt- Rollins. Mrs. Gordon Johnson were attendance. Springs Sunday. tween the boys and girls. A wiener of Grand Rapids were Sunday spent Saturday evening with Mr. which has been used In the fam- Mr. and Mrs Howard Riftenppr grandson of Fort JThomas, Kent- ) f » f Wednesday luncheon guests at the Marie Wigfield went to Waslj- Frederick Russell of Nashville roast marked the close of the evening lunch guests of their sis- ucky, visited Mrs. Doran's and Mrs. Harold Buttnck and ily for more than 70 years. jr., and daughter of l.nkevlew home of Mrs. Roy Murphy of Reeds ington, D. C. last week with a was a recent visitor of Mr. and meeting. ter, Mrs. Ralph Huntington. TW7-9275 Mrs. John Regan, sr.. held a were week end n.est, of Mr Z brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and family. I.ake in honor of her mother. Mrs. group of Ionia Co. 4H-ers. Mrs. Alex Wingeier. Errol Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Val Walts called family gathering honoring her son, Mrs. Howard Rittpn^er sr Mrs. Harold Scott Tuesday. The Mr. and Mrs. Dan Richards and Paul Wayner's 87th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Fletcher of Mr. and Mrs. George Krebs and on Mrs. David Washburn at St. Dorans are vacationing at Crook- family of JamesWwn spent Friday Mr. and Mrs. John Regan. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Stevens Detroit spent several days recent- son. Bobby and Buck Gold called Mary's Hospital recently. She is Beautiful ed Lake near Angola, Indiana. Radio Service and family as thev are moving to and Janet left Saturday for a ly with Mrs. Stanley Gardner and on the latter's Grandmother in convalescing nicely after a serious Family Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dintaman at- Miss Matle Stone was a Monday Fullerton. Califomia. weeks vacation In Northern Mlch- other relatives here. Sparta Sunday afternoon. operation. COMPANY tended the funeral of the former's luncheon guest of Mr. and ASrs. Mrs. W, A. Sprague of Kalama- at % ^ iRan. Better The house and 10 acres of the Mr. and Mrs. David Wingeier The family of M. A. Watson Marlene Hovinga. Barbara and G. cmtoiion GOOD. CLEAN uncle, Noah Weldy who passed J. W. Livingston. zoo and Mr. and Mrs. Will Fletcher U ay evenlne c,JMts Mr. and Mrs. Yager were Sun- former Broadbent farm have been and family, Misses Christina and held its annual reunion at Ada at Betty Lyons of Lowell are spend- «n^ w » Mr. away at Sarasota, Florida July 20. of Frankfort were overnight guests and Mrs. R„v Marenfefie wpp? Mr. day afternoon callers of Mrs. Ber- USED CARS sold to a Jenison man. who with Margaret Wingeier, Mr. and Mrs. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry ing a few days this week with The funeral was held in Wakarusa. at the Crabb-Duell home on Thurs- « nd Mrs Leo Bloomer. Mr. and tha Rogers. his family, will move to the p ace Woods and son, Bob. After the their grandmother. Mrs Freda Joe Oesch and several other mem- Indiana on Wednesday. Mrs. Sally dav and attended the Showboat. Mr. and Mrs Carl Golden and bers and friends of the Apostle's family dinner and business meet- Russell. &Sdrn ? MfeeUWSen J,m •nd See Vs Now soon. Martin and son Stebbie accompan- Mrs. Richard Robinson. Donna Sandra and Mrs. Cornelius Mee.i- daughter and Mrs. Golden's sis- Blouses Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McClure Christian Church attended the ing a program under the direction Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kaboos BOWLING ied the Dintamans as far as Kal- and Ricky of Grand Haven, spent ter of Hesperia called on Mr. and plan to leave next week with Newman-Weiglie Wedding and re- of Mrs. Don Metzger of Jackson, and Nancy, and Mr. and Mrs. amazoo where they visited their AT THE the last of the week wilh her par- Mrs. Will Rogers, Saturday after- friends on an extended western ception in Toledo, Ohio Sunday. and several other members of the Harry Brown of Grand Rapids Values to S7.98 daughter and sister, Michelle. ents. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas noon. Azzarelk) trip. The groom. Alfred Welglie. son of family dressed as the Mis^ Am- were Sunday guests of Mr. and 8 b"UUM Mrs. Claud Silcox was a week at Murray Lake. Mrs. Ronald Stevens of Grand CHEVROLET k Verne Klahn is a patient in erica's of the Gay Nlnetiss in Mrs. Emerson Stauffer. venin Mr. and Mrs. Chris Weiglie of end guest of her sister, Mrs. Miss Mary McQueen of Flush- .f * ^ the Rapids was a dinner guest of BLICK costumes of that time. Miss Auda Friday callers of Mr. and Mrs. American Legion Bowling Lanes Butterworth Hospital. Lowell was a former neighbor in ing and Miss Sharon Jenkinson of CrablvDuell home were Mr and Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Bowman Sun- Yeiter of Mishawaka, Indiana was Valda Ctyderdon and husband in Glenn Yeiter were Mr. and Mrs. Scott O'Beirne has returned this area. Now employed in STUDENT RATES dnring open bowling, except Saturday and Kalamazoo were week end guests L dnjP and day. Ph. TW 7-9294 a guest of honor. Lowell. Charles Smith of Ormond Beach. Gr^nS ^ <^ 0! from his trip through the west. Detroit. Congratulations to them. Sunday evenings after 6:00 P. M. of Mr. and Mrs. George Fonger r and MrS Clarence Wood of Kalamazoo Lowell. Mich. The descendants of Wesley and Thursday dinner guests at the Florida. Their Saturday callers i J - "OW Marcia and Diane Heasley of and Sandra. Knap,, daughter of Turk Lake $3 $4 Paul Dintaman's trailer at Gun called on Lewis Jones. Tuesday. "Vacations aren't so hard to Grand Rapids are spending the Jennie Yeiter held their annual were Mr. and Mrs. Ira Westbrook Lake were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert nd Mrs K,mer rJsk Mrs. Mary Roberts of Rockford. plan. Your boss tells you when week with their grandparents, Mr. reunion at Fallasburg Park on of Fenwlck. OPEN 12 NOON EVESY DAY H. Koewers, Mgr. TW 7-7M6 LOOK SHARP, FEEL SHARP IN iS' ilr , 'V Dintaman and family of Washing- 0f Ra ,ds Illinois and Charles Peterle were and your wife tells you where." Sunday. Thirty-seven members Miss Patsy Metzger of Jackson MrTV ' P - LENDING MONEY and Mrs. Francis Shaffer. ton, D. C, Mr. and Mrs. Jay KEEN NEW BLADES! Mrs, Georee Skidmore of Alto luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. were present. The afternoon was and Miss Beth Carnahan of Grand Pnd Rev. and Mrs. Robert Martin DAMYT4TU ^ M Lewis Jones, Thursday. spent in renewing acquaintance Dintaman and family, and Mr. Rapids are spending this week and family of Adrian were Sunday Crabb and Mrs. Duell Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. and visiting. and Mrs. Dick Dintaman and fam- with their grand-parents, Mr. and IS afternoon and lunch guests of Mr. Dladen live up to their name and then Mr8 Lewis Jones were Mrs. Lois Eras- Mr. and Mrs. Einer Mosbeck of ily all of Kalamazoo. Mrs. M. A. Watson. wJw'liUf "orison of VOTE and Mrs. Raymond Seese. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dintaman and Home! They're Htlletto-thln. meanurlng only wolf Lake wero Wednesday 5how- er and two son of Alto. Paul Chicago, and Miss Audy Yeiter Mrs. George Skidmore spent the andM Cindy Blough of Lowell is spend- I (H MFB AFieftoE^ "- b*™- Jones of -ansins: and Mr. and Mrs. OUR BUSINESS! who came to attend the reunion daughters, Diane and Sue visited week end with Mrs. BeUah Duell 18 inches at the cuffleM bottoms ... which ing a few days with her grand- TIRED OF TAXES? 0 8Pent Th,,r Orlev Rulason of Riverla Beach. Mrs. Dintaman's aunt, Mrs. Mil- ^exCfcPT THE it *dav parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Blough. spent the week end with Mr. and and Mrs. Elizabeth Crabb in Low- meun« there Ih absolutely. poniUvely noth- CHARLES R. dred Peak of Jackson over the MILK FROM I j^the Bedell cottage at Lincoln Florida. QUICK CASH LOANS Boo Krebs and Buck Gold Mrs. Elmer Yeiter. and Mr. and ell. Tuesday. Mrs. Skidmore'i W oeucious week end. ing narrower made! Hidden pocket* at the Iva Mclntyre called on Mrs. Mrs. Don Butcher and family, al- cousin. Mrs. Clara Hlccok of Ow- f Hmimm dairy C vder spent Saturday at Nashville with no-belt extension waistband keep the lines o ? dautrhter of Hattie Graham Sunday afternoon. so of Chicago were week end Mr. and Mrs. Robert Viverdol osso and Lowell ypent a few Pick Your Lloyd Blough and son, Lenny at VOTE A ^5? 15 ALMOST FREE and family of Grand Rapids. Mr. clean and onclottered. r from TemD,e guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert hours with her. arJ Ca i,ornia u DOYLE the steam engine show. and Mrs. Paul Strikwerda and \ns sojreasohabi*. ui J - who have been "This Is the season when anglers Carl Feller of Lowell was a Finkbeiner of Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Head- Method of baby son of Ada were guests of TUESDAY. AUGUST 7 re,Urned home of all weight categories are trying worth and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Get yourself real sharp Blades by H.I.8. dav ShP 'K**- DEMOCRAT Monday caller at Ira Bloughs. • w- fla.v. She spent seve-I davs with to land a hook to the jaw." Other Alto News Mrs. Mildred Tobias at a potluck Rosenberg started Monday mohi- 0 6* Payment Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Blaser of supper on Monday. The dinner ... in plaids and plain colors. wh0 lu in Dennis and Robert Hess ac- ing and spent last week at Cop- Values to §5.98 Lowell were Wednesday callers. as in honor of Mrs. Tobias's iSpST"" " companied a bus load from the per Harbor. They visited many $25.00 to $500.00 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Blough re- birthday. ROBERT J. State St. Paid Lutheran Clmrch to the points of Interest in the Lake ceived news of the sudden death Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blocher and $5.95, ELECTRICAL On Signature. Auto and of Richard B. Holmes of Donna, ball -game at Detroit Friday eve- SuixM ior; nree. 1 son Gregg of. Cascade were ctl^ I :Ppid«y. evening Mrs. Floyd Star Corners WIRING —RXTURES Funritare Representative Texas on Saturday. His wife is 'ers Sunday at the George •"ooiaT s Friendly, Confidential Sendee the former Irma Kaliinger of Low- and Mrs. Wm. Reynhout and Bergy accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Last Week's Itenm home. Miss Barbara Kr?bs and Miss ell. Friends and relatives extend Tom visited the Wisconsin Dells Don Bergy to LeValley Church to REPAIRS WHY WAIT — SEE IT8 Nf.'W $2 $3 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Linton were on their vacation last week. attend the wedding of Ned Kuhl- BLETT FREE PARKINO Eda Roe of Pamell left Thurs- State Government sympathy to the family. hosts Saturday evening at a party OR PHONE 897 9265 Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson man and Jean LinebaUgh with day morning motoring to Califor- Needs honoring the 86th birthday M Mrs. AT OUR G.E. Appliances and cliildren. Mr. and Mrs. Rob- Rev. Leonard Rowell officiating. AUtTIIOAM STNOICAtl. U( nia for a few weeks vacation. Linton's father. J. W. Thaler. 21 Republican, 17Hi Dl$t. BACK DOOR New Representation ert Grummet and famdy and Mr. Mrs. Floyd Bergy also attended Mr. and Mrs. Ray Seese and Foreman Road guests were present, relatives and Belding Finance Co. and Mrs, Wm. Reynhout and Tom the wedding of J. J. Haggai and granddaughters. Marv Ellen and Mrs. Edna Taylor friends from Green Lake who went to see Deer Forest near Sandra Bozung at the Lowell Susie Host of Detroit called at RICKERT ELECTRIC LOWELL. MICH. came to congratulate the guest of Methodist Church Saturday July HIGHLAND HILL Ira Blough's Sunday evening. Mrs. Donna Smith, Mgr. SHRUGS Rev. Richard Vanden Bosch of Coloma. Sunday. honor and spend the evening with STATE SENATE 208 So. Hudson Be Sure and Vote Democratic Tuesday, Aug. 7th Mr. and Mrs. Tom LaPreze en- 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson 115 W. Main Ph. 897-92M | Sparta called on Mr. and Mrs. him. Mr. Thaler received many of South Lowell were Wednesday Phone TW 7 9802 Lowell 30 Values to S3.98 tertained cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Primary IWliiton Wilcox, last Sunday. lovely birthday gifts. Sam LaPreze of Harvard Sunday. 1115 E MAIN ST. visitors at Freeman Hoffmans. Mrs. Eva McKinnie of Fort Mrs. Raohel Strouse, aged Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fleet of LOWELL Mr and Mrs. Frank Porter of Wayne, Indiana, and Mrs. Robert 91, who makes her home with Freeland were week end guests of -IONIA Belmont were Thursday dinner James of Indianapolis, Indiana, her u Assorted Styles thme Jamemmps Greensunpens . i Qa Khter. Mrs. Clinton Blocher guests of their parents. Mr. and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Linda Green and Joan BriBgs of!*111, mlatonune to fall recent- Mrs. John Krebs. GENERAL $2 McKinnie and attended the Show- THEATRE Lowell left Saturday by train to,'nJurmJ kn« ?,U"' badlJ:; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krebs and boat last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bancroft visit Mr. and Mrs. DaVl Rash1 M- " n ,Wr"" GENERAL Christy of Eastmont were Fridav Mr. and Mrs, Fred Roth called were among those who attended Friday thru Wednesday Aug. 8-8 FRESH who are stationed at the Naval evening guests of the John Krebs on Mrs. Minnie Pinckney and a family picnic dinner Sunday at FIRST RUN - NEVER BEFORE Base in Norfolk, Virginia. Mrs. home Nancy Krebs who had spent Mike Myckowiak at the Butter- the Francis Campau cottage on SHOWN IN THIS AREA Rash was formerly Miss Margie the week, returned home. Primary Election worth Hospital in Gread Rfipids, Kettle Lake. The gathering was DRESSES Ritter. Kirk Douglaii. Laurence Olivier, Mary Ellen and Susie Host of Tuesday. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Primary Election Detroit are spending a few days Timmie McCaul, youngest son Jean Simmons, Charles La' gtiton, TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE 60 Values to §14.93 Revnev. mcnarRicharda Vandevunuen ooscBoschn iculeft i , w • - - Campau and family of Greenfield. of Mr Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, with their grandparents. Mr. and for Evanston, Illinois, where hel - and MrSi Richard McCaul Indiana who were here visiting Tony Cartis Mrs. Raymond Seese FALL will attend Garrett 'Theological,^8 ^ afflicted wilh a ^ their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Her- TO ttlt QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE K case 01 In Mr and Mrs. Stephen Mill?r of Seminary, July 30. Wayland Cum-1 ^ Poisoning. He is some bert Croninger. CITY OF LOWELL . better but he wil••filll havhoime ttno gono intinton Clarksville were Sunday afternoon County of Kent, State of Michigan mings, from the Grand Rapids Mr. and Mrs. Peter Colby and "8PARTACU8" the hospital for §hots again this TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN visitors of Ira Bloughs. Mr. and Press, Religious Editor, will be son James, spent part of the Technicolor $3 $5 $7 week. He spent four days under- County of Kent, State of M shlgan Mrs. Leo Bryant of Lowell were the speaker at the Vergennes week end with the former's par- Notice Is Hereby Given going treatment at Blodgett, re- evening visitors. Church this Sunday, August 5, ents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Col- Thura., Fit, Bat. Aug. 9, 10, 11 turning home Monday. Mr and Mrs. Earl Bumgarden That A General Primary Election Will Be Held In Mr. and Mrs. Mel Scott of De- by. James is spending a few Notice Is Hereby Given Mrs. Merle Alexander and child- First Run — Never Before Shown nf Meadsville, Pennsylvania and Leon Springs. Florida, called on days with his grand parents while ren, and Mrs. Myrtle Alexander, In This Area That A General Primary Election Will Be Held In Mr and Mrs. Howard Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Myckowiak, his parents, are in Minneapolis, all of Lowell called at the Glen Recommended for Adults ! of Davldsvllle, Pennsylvania were CITY HALL LORRAINE SLIPS Sunday. Mr. Myckowiak was Minnesota looking for a place to Wednesday and Thursday guests Loveland home Tuesday forenoon. A Retreat to Nature brought home from Butterworth live as Peter is entering the Univ- of Mr and Mrs. Francis Shaffer. ON 40 Values 82.98 - 85.98 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scheldt and Hospital Saturday. ersity of Minnesota soon where he "SUN LOVERS HOLIDAY" GRATTAN TOWN HALL family of Williamston were Satur- Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Clarson left will work for his degree of doctor. -—OH — day dinner guests at the Paul — And — daughter of Toledo, Ohio spent the Sunday for their home in St. Pet- Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jarrett of Blocher home and Mr. and Mrs. Sandra Donat, Johnny Olsen week end at the Freeman Hoffman Tuesday, August 7,1962 erburgs, Florida, after visiting Grand Rapids were Sunday guests Jake Hoover and family of Lowell In home Mr. and Mrs. John Bhrks Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franks and of Miss Matie Stone. In the after- and family of Lowell were also $2 $3 spent Saturday evening with Mr "THE SIN OF MONA KENT" Tuesday, August 7,1962 other relatives. noon they called at the Glen FOB THE PI'F.POSE OF PLACINO IN NOMINATION BY ALL and Mrs. Blocher and sons. Sunday dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. Mell Heering of Loveland home. Mrs. Ray Linton and sister. Mr. and Mrs. John Krebs ai* POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, Grand Rapids spent Sunday after- FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLAClNO IN NOMiNATTON BY ALL Mrs. Kenneth Overholt were Kal- the Wingeier sisters were Satur- CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES. MZ: noon and evening with Mrs. Betty POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, MICHIGAN? amazoo visitors Friday. Joan Lin- day supper guests oat the Elmer CANDIDATES FOB THE FOUXJWINO OFFICES, VIZ: STATE — Governor, Lieutenant Governor BROKEN LOT f | Hip Stitched Baker. ton accompanied them home to Schrenk home near Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Yoder of CONGRESSIONAL—Representative In Congress, i I spend the week end STATE — Governor, Lieutenant Governor Mr. and Mrs. Alex WlnReief J I Grand Rapids were Friday eve- Mr, and Mrs. Aired Merrifield were Saturday evening lunch guests At Large; Representative In Congress, This ning supper guests of Mr. and CONGRESSIONAL—Representative In Congress, of Mrs. Alma Fingleton at Hast- i '.I and family ore moving into the Berkshire Nylons 79c Skirts Mrs. John Husar. District Leo Blocher house this week. ANY WAY At Large; Representatire In Congress, This Mrs. Edna Dutcher, Mrs. Mabel '"Mr. and Mrs. David Krobs and LEGISLATIVE—State Representative, Senator District Wilcox and .Verle Nolon of Lan- Yes, there are diamonds in Michigan — Valuable diamonds daughters of Grand Rapids spent COUNTY — Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Coun- Dream Girl Nylons 59c sing were. Thursday dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Edd Gehring and YOU LEGISLATIYE—State Representative, Senator Saturday evening at the John and of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roth. sons of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. COUNTY — Prosecuting Atterney, Sheriff, Coun- George Krebs homes. ty Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Otzman of when it comes to insurance. If you are looking for diamond value and Mrs. Ian Wert and Gregory of ty Clerk, County Treewrer, Register of Mrs. Leon Vaughn and Mary Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor Pontiac were recent visitors of South Milford. Indiana, were week Lou of Lowell were Sunday din- NON-PARTISAN — Judge of Probate, Circuit Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Odeil and end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adel- FIGURE IT... Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor in automobile, fire and casualty insurance — see your ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ra>- CLEARANCES.. . family. bert Odell and family. NONJAfttftAN — Judge of Probate, Circuit mond Seese. Court Commissioner Mrs. Beatrice Bailey and Nancy Mrs. Betty Baker and Mrs. Mike Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company representative. Mr. and Mrs. George Krebs and Delegates To The County Convention SUMMER HANDBAGS Phillips spent Thursday and Fri- Court Corpmissioner : Myckowiak called on Miss Mattie son. Bobby, and Bucky Gold were JEWELRY — HEADWEAR day at Higgins Lake ana were Stone at Alto, Wednesday. , Delegotet U m County ConraiHon Friday evening guests, at the Ern- Also — SPECIAL COUNTY ELECTION called home by tbe death of Miss Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Taylor call- est Oesch home near Clarksville. SPORTSWEAR Freda Bailey. ed on Mr. and Mrs. Oral Taylor Abo — SPECIAL COUNTY ELECTION Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wingeier call- Mrs. Ann Hyder and Mr. and near Hastings Saturday evening. ed on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simp- Notice Relative To Opening And Closing Of Mrs. George Ryder of Los Angeles, It Pays To Borrow From lis! For Your Personatlzed son Friday evening. Later they The Polls California visited Mr. and .Mrs. Nottee Rokrtive T And Closing Of Insurance from Frankenmuth Mutual visited at the Francis Seese home. ELECTION LAW. ACT 116. P. A. 1954 Sam Ryder and other realtives last Want to buy Home real estate property but can't seem to Call or see your local agent Mrs. Francis Shaffer called on Section 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be open- week. They called on their moth- Mnd the money to do it? We're here to help you ... with low ELECTION LAW, ACT 116. P. A. 1954 lUtod below Mrs. Roy Payne, Sunday after- ed at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open er at the Blodgett Hospital in coht, eany-to-repay loans. We can help you in other ways too. COLBY Section 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be open- noon. , until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified Grand Rapids Sunday afternoon. It will pay you-to talk to us, and no obligation. ACEMCY ed at 7 o'clock In the forenoon, and shall be continuously open Mrs. Freeman Hoffman and elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed Mr. and Mrs. Jay Elpick and 1 until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified mother, Mrs. Frank Graham of for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. children of Oak Park were Satur elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed THE ROLUNS AGENCY FKANKENHUTHTT MUTUAL Clarksville were lunch guests ol day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mrs Don Robhins at Ada. Friday. THE POLLS OF SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vole. INSURANCE COMPANY Franks. Mrs. Amy Carson of Dear- FARMERS STATE BANK 835 W. Main, Lowell Mrs. Jay Bloueh of Freeixirt 7 O'CLOCK A. M. AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POLLS OF BAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT rNANKCNMUTH. MiCMluAN born was also a visitor. CHARLES I. COLBY spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. 8 O'CLOCK P. M. OF SAID DAY OF ELECTION The Bank That Backs The Farmer 7 O'CLOCK A. M. AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL Sunday quests of Mr. and Mrs. Ph. TW 7-9253 and Mrs. Ira Blugh. 8 O'CLOCK P. M. OF SAID DAT OF ELECTION Arvil Heilman were Mr. and Mrs. Alto Office: UN 8-3961 Alfro —Clorfeville Mr and Mrs. Francis Seese call- Merle Heilman of Grand Ledge. ed on Mrs. Ida Dorr at Freeport. Mrs. Laura Shepard, Cleric 219 WEST MAIN ST.. LOWELL PHONE TW 7-7577 Clorksvifle Office Clarksville Phone Our sympathy to Mrs. Beatrice Alto Phone Ligouri Nugent, Clerk Sunday afternoon. Bailey and Lester Bailey- families Phone: OW 3-3231 UN 8-2421 (tW 3-8231 Where something new has been addea ! j by the passing of Miss Freda 109 W. Main, Lowell Phone 897-9396 1 Bailey last week. i T HaHBHB

8^ THE LOWELL LEDGER, LOWELL, MICH., AUQIIBT Ittt | ••••••••I itftnMki i-r i!

ber of qualified electOM wtf i THE LOWELL LE^KR, LOWRLti, MtCtt., AtO. t, 1M§ BE RR nmnftft a special election to be hetel in set forth In Act 279 of the Public SupffWsor Dickinson movH tie THE LOWE IE LEDGER, LOWELL. MICH., AUO. 2, INS holders residing in the City of that the County Clerk shall, with- conjunction with the general pri- Acts of 1909, as amended, and adoption of the resolution. Second- Rockford, and in the Township of Otfictal Proceedings of The Rent County loord of Supenrlson Pubfie NeHc* in three days after the adoption mary election on Tuesday, August WHEREAS, it appears that said ed by Supervisor Lawyer. Court land for the purpose of an- THOMAS F. McCOY. AHy. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE of this resolution, transmit a cer- 7, 1962, between the hours of 7 petitions have been filed wilh the Supervisor Dickinson requested 142 Graceland N. E. nexing to the City of Rockford (Continued from Page 4) such petition, with the certificate VANDER VEEN, FtEIHOFtR I COOK, Attn. Grand Rapids, Michigan tified copy of the above mention- o'clock A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors land Township and the Qty Clerk qualified electors of the City of the courtesy of the floor for Paul US Wait Main Straat, Lowell, Mich. of the Board of County Canvas- NOTICE OF HEARING-PROBATE OF WILL and detaching from the Township of the City of Rockford. and it Rockford and the Township of NOTICE OF HEARING—PROBATE OF WILL- —DETERMINATION OF HEIRS ed petition and of this resolution (EST), and that the question to more than thirty (30) days prior Jones, Qty Planning Director who DETERMINATION OF HEIRS of Courtland that territory, the de- that the ballot be framed as it sers attached showing that the an- shall thereupon be the duty of the Courtland at a special election lo State of Micfiigan, The Probata Court for to the Township Clerk of Aigoma be submitted to the electors in to the convening of the Board of discussed tlie Civic Center Com- State of Michigan, The Probate Court for the County of Kent. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS tailed description of which is here- * shall appear on the voting ma- nexation requested in such petition the County of Kent. Township and the City Clerk of the said City of Rockford and the Supervisors on the opening day City Clerk and the Township Clerk be held in conjunction with the plex. Al a letsion of laid court held at the unto nnexed, marked Exhibit "A", chines or ballots In such a man- has been approved by a majority to give notice of the date and pur- At a teition ol laid court held al the Probale Office in the city of Grand Rapidi the City of Rockford. and it shall electors from that portion of Ai- of this meeting, and general primary election on Tues- Supervisor VanderLaan moved as probate office, in the City of Grand Rapidi, in laid County, on the and made a part hereof, and said ner as to clearly identify the area of the Qualified electors voting pose of the election provided for day, August 7, 1962, between the m said County, on the 24fh day of July, A. D. 1962. thereupon be the duty of the City goma Township to be attached to WHEREAS, in conformance with a substitute motion that tlie reso- 10th dar of July. A. 0. If&2 Present: HON. A. DALE STOPPELS, Judge descriptions further appearing in proposed to be annexed to the thereon in accordance with Act Preient: HON. A DALE STOPPELS, Judge KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Clerk and the Township Clerk to the City of Rockford and detach- Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, by this resolution, in one of more hours of 7 o'clock A. M. and 8 lution be referred back to the of Probate. detail on said petitions as filed City of Rockford and detached 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, newspapers published In the Coun- of Probate. In toe Matter of the Estate of give notice of the date and pur- ed from said Township be set as amended, this Board of Super- o'clock P. M. (EST), and that the Building Committee. Seconded by In the Matter of the Estate of .*ODIE E. SINCLAIR, Dacaasad. with this. Board, and said prop- from the Township of Courtland as amended. ty of Kent at least once in each question to be submitted to the ORAH A. COOPER, Dectatad. Notice is Hereby Given, That the petition July Session pose of the election provided for forth on the ballot at said elec- visors has considered said peti- Supervisor Van Putten. Notice It Hereby Given. Thet the petition of Valda L. Watts having been filed praying erty being adjacent to the City without using a full and complete BE rr FURTHER RESOLVED of Orah M. Upton having been filed, pray- by this resolution, in one or more tion In substantially the following tions at this meeting of said Board week for four (4) weeks preceding electors in said Qty of Rockford Motion lost. that the instrument filed In said Court be Wedneadiiy, June. 27, IM£ RESOLUTION BY gust, 1962, the form of the ballot ing thet the inrtrument filed in taid Cojrt edmitted to probate as the Last Will and General Fund 75.342.29 Limits of the City of Rockford, legal description appearing In Ex- that annexation of the area des- such election, and by posting a and (be said Township of Court- be admitted to probate ai the Last Will jnd SUPERVISOR ULBERG to be submitted to the electors newspapers published In the Coun- form: held on Wednesday, June 27. 1962. The original motion was then Teitament of laid deceased, lhat adminiitra- The Board of Supervisors met Health Find 8,975.51 and hlblt "A" hereof, which area shall cribed In Exhibit "A" to the City like notice in at least ten (10) land be set forth on the ballot at Teltament of Mid deceased, that adminiitra- tion of laid eitate be granted to Valda How"Ea*y"An shall be as follows: ty of Kent at least once in each "RIVER DISTRICT ANNEXA- Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOL- voted on and carried by the fol- tion of said estate bo granted to Orah M. L. Watti. or to some other suitable perion. pursuant to adjournment. Kem County Library Fund 5,760.17 WHEREAS, the County faces a WHEREAS. It appears that the be identified substantially as fol- of Rockford, if accomplished, shall public places In the Qty of Rock- said election In substantially the Upton, or to some other suitable person, and thet the heiri of said dece>;ed be de- Easy Auto Paymenkt week for four (4) weeks preced- TION PROPOSAL VED that the question of annex- lowing vote: and that the heirs of said deceased be Called to order by Chairman Revolving Drain Fund 180 00 financial crisis in its 1963 budget, INSTRUCTION TO VOTER City of Rockford is a city having lows: be effective as of December 31, ford and the Township of Court- following form: termined, will be heard at the Probafe ing such election, and by posting "Shall territory In the Township ing the territory and area des- Yeas: Anderson, Baker, Barto, determined, will be heard at the Ptobate Court on the They may add op to nek Brigham. Soldiers' Relief Fund 141.19 and "Mark an 'X' in the square to a population of fifteen thousand TRIANGLE DISTRICT 1962, at 12:01 A. M. (EST). land not less than ten (10) days "SQUIRES DISTRICT ANNEX- Court on the 27th day of Auguit, A. D , 1962, a like notice in at least ten (10) of Aigoma, Kent County, Michi- cribed in Exhibit "A" and detach- Bean, Beuschel, Bird, Brewer. 13th day of August, A. 0. 1962 at 10:00, A. M. more of a problem thn yort Sunshine Hospital Fund 39,218.17 the right of the word 'yes* or BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, at 10.-00 A. M. Roll called. WHEREAS, the tentative alloca, public places in the Qty of Rock- ing the same from the Township or less, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED prior to such election. ATION PROPOSAL It ii Ordered, That notice thereof be think. State Fann'f "Bank Liquor Control Fund 406.58 'no'." gan, popularly known as River that such annexation of said Brower, Collins, Davis, DeBoer, It Is Ordered. That notice hereof be given iven by publication of a copy hereof for Plan" may eat $76 to |l£t Present: Anderson, Baker, Bar. tion does not provide sufficient WHEREAS, It appears to this BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED "Shall territory in the Township by publication of a copy hereof for three irte weeki consecutiirely previous to said ford and the Township of Aigoma, District, be annexed to the City of Cannon be submitted to the that In each polling place a com- DeMull, Denton, DeVries, Dickin- t off your next car! CaB mxml to, Beurchel, Bird, Brewer, Brok- Township Law Enforcement funds to carry on the level of "To authorize the Board of Su- Board of Supervisors that all of above-described territory to the that said election herein called of Courtland, Kent County, Mich- weeii consecutively previous to teid day day of hearing, in the Lowell Ledger, and not less than ten (10) days prior of Rockford, Kent County, Mich- qualified electors of the City of lete description of the area pro- son, Dressier, Eardley, Finger, of hearinj), in the Lowell Ledger, and that that the petitioner cause a copy of t^ls notice er, Collins, Davis, DeBoer, De- Fuw' 676.47 County services which this Board pervisors, if the limitation for said petitions are in due and prop- City of Rockford. If accomplished, shall be held and conducted pur- igan, popularly known as Squires the petitioner cause a copy of this notice fo be served upon each mown party in in- to such election. igan? Rockford and from that portion posed to be annexed and a map Ford, Frank, Freeman, Gezon, to be served upon eech known party in Special Education Fund 10,043.31 of Supervisors would like to see Kent County is increased by not shall be complete on the effective District be annexed to the Qty terest at his last known address by registered ARNOLD KIMBALL Mull, Denton, DeVries, Dickinson, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED of Cannon Township to be attach- er form and conform in all res- * thereof clearly indicating the area suant to the statutes In such case Gumser, Hanson, Huizenga, Jamo, interest at his last known address by regis- mail, return receipt demended, at leait four- Children's Home & Psychia. to exceed 1 mill for a period not "Yes ( ) date herein specified for all pur- tered mail, return receipt demanded at teen (i4) days prior to such hearing, or Dressier, Eardley, Finger, Ford, carried on, ed to the City of Rockford and pects with the State Law concern- proposed to be annexed shall be made and provided, and if the of Rockford, Kent County, Mich- least fourteen (14) days prior to such hear- to exceed 1 year (1962) to levy that said election herein called "No ( )" Jensen, Kaat, Knutson, Lamberts, by personal service af leest five (5) days 202 North Hndsoa Frank, Freeman, Gezon, Gumser, trie Hosp. Bldg. Fund 138,813.63 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- ing proceedings for annexation as poses save the one purpose of results of said election shall be igan? ing, or by personal lervice at least five (5) prior to inch hearing. shall be held and conducted pur- detached from said Township at prominently displayed. Lawyer. Lewis Lott, Lynch, Mc- days prior to such hearing. Box It, Lowell Airport Operation & SOLVED that the Chairman of a tax of not to exceed 1 mill BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED electing State Senators and mem- A. DALE STOPPELS, Hanson, Huizenga, Jamo, Jensen, suant to the statues in such case a special election to be held In set forth in Act 279 of the Public In favor of annexation of the terri- "Yes ( ) Arthur, Miller, Mol, Muraski, Nor- A. DALE STOPPELS, Judge of Probate, Ph. TW 7 It7i Maintenance Fund 4,862.95 for said year 1962, to be used that the County Clerk shall, with- RESOLUTION BY bers of the Michigan House of Judge of Probate, Kent County, Michigan Kaat, Knutson, Lamberts, Lawyer, the Board of Supervisors appoint conjunction with the general pri- Acts of 1909, as amended, and tory described in Exhibit "A", "No ( )" Kent County, Michigan for general county operating pur- made and provided, and if the man, Obets, Ogren, Ploeg, Post, A True Copy Lewis, Lett, Lynch, McArthur, Mil Cascade Airport Construe- a special committee for the pur- in three days after the adoption SUPERVISOR THOMAS: Representatives, as to which It then and in such event the Coun- A true copy ROLAND T ROBEY, results of said election shall be mary election on Tuesday, August WHEREAS, it appears that said BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Rittenger, Roth, Schaefer, Seven- ROLANDI. ROBEY, tion Fund 16,013.62 pose of investigating the entire poses only. of this resolution, transmit a cer- shall have no effect whatsoever, Register of Probate CI6-IB ler, Mol, Muraski, Norman. Obets, in favor of annexation of the terri- 1962, between the hours of 7 petitions have been filed with the WHEREAS, certain petitions ty Clerk sliall provide for filing that the County Clerk sliall, wit- sma, Smith, Thiplman, Tholen. Register of Probate cl4-t6 Ogren, Ploeg, Post, Rittenger, General Relief Fund 35,547.88 fee structure paid to any and all Yes ( ) No ( ) tified copy of the above mentioned and the territory so annexed shall the results thereof in the office RAYMOND A. KOIAK, Atty. Read the Ledger Want Ada. tory described In Exhibit "A", o'clock A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors have been addressed to the Board in three days after the adoption Thomas, Ulberg, Vanden Berg, GERALD M. HENRY, AMy. ill Bridoe St., N. W. Roth, Schaefer, Sevensma, Smith, Administration 719.99 departments of the County to see Supervisor Smith moved the petition and of this resolution to remain in and be a part of the of the Secretary of State and shall 400 Ftdtral Square Building Grand Rapidi 4, Michigan then and In such event the Coun- (EST), and that the question to more than thirty (30) days prior of Supervisors, Kent County, Mich- of this resolution, transmit a cer- Vander Laan (Robert), Visser, Vos. Grand Rapids 2, Michigan Thielman, Tholen, Thomas, Ulberg, Hospitalization 34,827.89 it additional revenues can be adoption of the resolutions. Sec- the Township Clerk of Aigoma senatorial or representative district furnish a copy of the petition and ORDER APPOINTING TIME FOR ty Clerk shall provide for filing be submitted to the electors In to the convening of the Board of igan signed by the requisite num- tified copy of the above mention- Watson, Winter, Zaagman, Chair- NOTICE OF HEARING-APPOINTMENT OF HEARING CLAIMS ADMINIST11ATOR AND DETERMINATION Vanden Berg, VanderLaan (Al), raised by possible increases in onded by Supervisor Sevensma. Township and the City Clerk of In which It Is located at the time of every resolution, affidavit, or State of Michigan, The Probsle Court for Change of Status approved: the results thereof in the office said City of Rockford and the Supervisors on the opening day of ber of qualified electors and free- ed petition and of this resolution man—60 OF HEIRS some or all of the fees charged by Motion carried by the following the City of Rockford, and it shall of such annexation. certificate necessarily following the County of Kent. Vander Laan (Robert), Van Put William McMillan, Children's of 'he Secretary of State and shall electors from that portion of Can- this meeting, and holders residing In the City ofj to the Township Clerk of Court- Nays: Vander Laan (Al), Van- State of Michigan, The Probate Court for At a sestlon of laid court, held at the ten, Visser, Vos, Watson, Winter, the County for services rendered vote: thereupon be the duty of the City Rockford, and In the Township ofj BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED §uch petition, with the certificate the County cf Kent. probate office, in the city of Grand Rapidi, Home, $8099-8489, No transfer furnish a copy of the peitition and non Township to be attached to WHEREAS. In conformance with land Township and the City Qerk Putten—2 At a session of said court, held at the in taid County on 'he by it. Yeas: Anderson, Baker, Barto,: Clerk and the Township Clerk to that the ballot be framed as it of the Board of County Canvas- probate office, in the city of Grand Rapids, Zaagman, Chairman—62 Hinton Johnson, Children's Home, of every resolution, affidavit, or the City of Rockford and detach- Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, Courtland for the purpose of an- of Rockford, and It shall there- Supervisor Smlh moved lo ad- 17th day of July, A. D. 1962. Supervisor Ulberg moved the Bean, Bird, Brewer, Collins Da- give notice of the date and purpose shall appear on the voting ma- sers attached showing that the in said County, on the Preient, HON. A. DALE STOPPELS, Judge Absent: Bosworth, Brown, Hill, 4134-4242, No transfer bertificate necessarily following ed from said Township be set forth as amended, this Board of Super- nexing to the City of Rockford upon be the duty of the City Clerk joUm until August 1st, 1962. Sec- 20th day of July. A. D. 1962 of Probate. Kennaugh, Kolderman, Koster, Nel- adoption of the resolution. Second- vis, DeBoer, DeMull, Denton, De- of the election provided for by < and detaching from the Township chines or ballots In such a man- annexation requested in such pe- Preient, HON. WALLACE WAALKES. Judge In the Matter of the Eitate of Deanna Bruin, Clerk, 3393-3575, such petition, with the certificate of on the ballot at said election in visors has considered said petitions } f and the Township Clerk to give onded by Supervisor Sevensma. of Probate. THOMAS E. GRAHAM, Dacaaied. ed by Supervisor Anderson. Vries, Dickinson, Dressier, Fing- this resolution, in one or more er as to clearly identify the area tition has been approved by a In the Matter of the Eitata of son, Sypniewski—8 Transfer 5101.50 the Board of County Canvassers substantially the following form: at this meeting of said Board held of Courtland that territory, the notice of the date and purpose of Motion carried. . Notice Ii Hereby Given, that all credltori Motion carried. er, Frank, Freeman, Gezon, Gum- newspapers published in the Coun- proposed to be annexed to the majority of the qualified electors EMMA ELIZABETH HANNAN, Deceased. of laid deceaied ire requlr-d to present Quorum present. Melvin Lloyd, Garage, 4550-4771, attached showing that the annexa- "KOSTER DISTRICT ANNEX- on Wednesday. June 27, 1962. detailed description of which Is the election provided for by this HAROLD BRIGHAM. Notice Is Hereby Given, Th«t the petition their clalmi in waiting and undir oath GOOD. CLEAN Rev. Paul Graff of the Kent Chairman Brigham appointed the ser, Hanson, Huizenga, Jamo, Jen- ty of Kent at least once in each hereunto annexed, marked Exhib- City of Rockford and detached from voting thereon in accordance with of Beatrii B. Harper praying thM the admin- to laid Court, and to serve a copy thereof No transfer tion requested in such petition has ATION PROPOSAL Now Therefore, BE IT RESOL- resolution, in one or more news- Chairman istration of said estate be granted to I upon Old Kent Bank and Trust Comoany of follov/ing Fee Study Committee: sen, Knutson, Lamberts, Lawyer, week for four (4) weeks preceding the Township of Courtland without Act 279 of the Public Acts of Gerald M. Henry or to some ot^er suitable USED CARS City Special Education Division Violet Kamphouse, K. C. Library, been approved by a majority of the "Shall territory in the Township VED that the question of annex- it "A", and made a part hereof, papers published in the County of JACK BRONKEMA, 201 Michigan Trust Bldg., Grand Rapidi, gave the invocation. Supervisors Schaefer (Chairman), Lewis, Lynch, McArthur, Miller, such election, and by posting a using a full and complete legal 1909, as amended. person; and that the heirs of said deceased Michigan fiduciary of said estate, and that 3393-3575, No transfer qualified electors voting thereon of Cannon, Kent County, Michi- ing the territory and area des- and said descriptions further ap- Kent at least once in each week Qerk be determined, will be heard at the Probate luch claims will be heard by said Court Ulberg, Anderson, Muraski, Van- Mol, Muraski, Norman, Obets, Og- like notice in at least ten (10) description appearing in Exhibit Court on the Supervisor Smith moved that the Dpnald M. Clark, Maple Grove pearing in detail on said petitions BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED for four (4) weeks preceding such at the Probate Office on the See Vs Notv in accordance with Act 279 of the public places in the City of Rock- gan, popularly known as Koster cribed in Exhibit "A" and detach- "A" hereof, which area shall be 23rd day of August, A. D. 1962 5th day of October. A D. 1962, 9 minutes of the previous meeting der Laan (Al), Post and Lynch. ren, Ploeg, Post, Rittenger, Roth, as filed with this Board, and said that annexation of the area des- at I0.-00 A. M. at ten o'clock in the forenoon. M. C. F., 3939-4134, No transfer Public Acts of 1909, as amended. District, be annexed to tlie City ing the same from the Township election, and by posting a like It Is Ordered. That notice thereof be given June 6 be approved as written. The following resolution was pre- Schaefer, Sevensma, Smith, Thiel- ford and the Township of Aigoma, property being adjacent to the identified substantially as follows: cribed in Exhibit "A" to the Qty THE LOWELL LEDGER It is Ordered, That notice thereof be Motion by Supervisor Vander- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED of Rockford, Kent County, Mich- of Courtland be submitted to the notice in at least ten (10) public by publication of a copy hereof for three given by publication of a copy hereof for Seconded by Supervisor Frank. sented and read; man, Tholen, Thomas, Ulberg, not Ijfss than ten (10) days prior City Limits of the City of Rock- WOLVERINE DISTRICT of Rockford. If accomplished, shall 105 N. Broadway weeks consecutively previous to said day of th'ee weeki coniecutlvely prevloui to laid Laan, supported by Supervisor igan? qualified electors of the Qty of places in the City of Rockford and hearing, in the Lowell Ledger. Lowell, Mich* day of hearlngj in the Lowell Ledger and Vanden Berg, Vander Laan (Al), that annexation of the area des- to such election. be effective as of December 31, P. O. Box 147 Azzarelk) Motion carried. RESOLUTION BY Rockford and from that portion of ford. and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Township of Courtland not less an and that the peflfioner cause a copy that the fiduciary cause a copy of thii Sevensma, that the sum of 5101.50 Vander Laan (Robert), Van Put- cribed in Exhibit "A" to the City BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED "Yes ( ) Lowell Michigan 3 this notice to be served upon each known notice to be served upon each known party CHEVROLET ft The following report of the Fi- WHEREAS, it appears that the that in each polling place a com- 1962. at 12:01 A. M. (EST). than ten (10) days prior to such party in Interest at hit last known address be transferred from the Salary SUPERVISOR SMTTfl of Rockford, if accomplished, shall "No ( )" Courtland Township to be attached Second cImi postage paid af Lowell. Mich- in Interest at his lait known addreis by BUICK nance Committee of their meet- ten, Visser, Vos, Watson, Winter, that said election herein called City of Rockford is a city having plete description of the area pro- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, igan. publiihed every Thimday. by registered mail, return recelot demanded, certified or regiitered mail, return receipt to the City of Rockford and de- election. at leeit fourteen (14) day* prior to such hear- Adjustment Account to Clerk—Sal- WHEREAS, the County finds a be effective as of October 6, 1962 shall be held and conducted pur- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The Lowell Ledger, etlabliihed Juno IB93: demanded, at feast fourteen (14) days prior ings since the last meeting of the Zaagman, Chairman—56 a population of fifteen thousand posed to be annexed and a map that such annexation of said a- ing, or by personal service at least five (5) to luch hearing, or by pertonal lervice at tw 7 am ary Account. at 12:01 A. M. (EST). tached from said Township at a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED th® Lowell Journal, ertabtiihed 1864. Con- Ph. financial crisis due to the mill- Nays: Beuschel, Brower, Eaid- suant to the statutes In such case that the County Clerk shall, with- jolidated with the Ledger December 15, I9J6. dayi prior to luch hearing. leait five (5) days prior to tuch hearing. Board was presented: (All have or less, and thereof clearly indicating the area bove-descrlbed territory to the that said election herein called WALLAC/ E WAALKES, Lowell. Mich. Motion carried. age allocated to it by the Alloca- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, made and provided, and If the in three days after the adoption special election to be held in con- The Alto Solo, ettabliihed Janoa'v. IKM. A. DALE STOPPELS, copies) ley. Ford, Kaat—5 WHEREAS, it appears to this proposed to be annexed shall be Qty of Rockford, If accomplished, shall be held and conducted pur- Contolidated with the Ledger. Junt 1947. Judge of Probate, Judge of Probate, tion Board, and junction with the general primary Subicnption price: Kent and Ionia coontiei Kent County, Michigan Kent County, Michigan Motion by Supervisor Sevensma, Supervisor Lamberts requested ^lat such annexation of said resvlts of said election shall be of this resolution, transmit a cer- prominently displayed. shall be complete on the effective A True Copy election on Tuesday, August. 1962, Board of Supervisors that all of suant to the statues 'in such case •tSO per year; outiide thii area $3.00 per A true copy. Grand Rapids, Mich. that the sum of 5170.00 be trans- WHEREAS, this situation will the courtesy of the fioor for Gty fcbove-described territory to the In favor of annexation of the terri- tified copy of the above mention- date herein specified for all pur- ROLAND R. ROBEY. ROLAND «. ROBEY, said petitions are In due and prop- made and provided, and if the Regliter of Probate CI5-I7 June 26, 1962 ferred from the General Fund Con- probably continue for at least City of Rockford, if accomplished, tory described in Exhibit "A", ed petition and of this resolution between the hours of 7 o'clock RESOLUTION BY HAROLD JEFfttlES Regliter of Probate CI5-I7 Clerk Stanton Kilpatrick who read er form and conform in all res- poses save the one purpose of results of said election shall be In EDITOR To the Honorable Board tingent Account to Circuit Court three years, and jihall be complete on the effective then and in such event the Coun- to the Township Clerk of Can- A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. (EST), SUPERVISOR THOMAS: Read the Ledger Want Ads. Section 168f '•6a. M. S. A. 6, 164« pects with the State Law con- electing State Senators and mem- favor cf annexation of the terri- of Supervisors Commissioner—Printing and Bind- WHEREAS, the Board of Super- dSte herein specified for all pur- ty Clerk shall provide for filing non Township and the City Clerk and that the question to be sub- (l)(2i referring to local and coun- cerning proceedings for annexation WHEREAS, certain petitions bers of the Michigan House of tory described in Exhibit "A", Kent County, Michigan ing Account; and the sum of 5200 visors deems It essential to sub- poses save the one purpose of the results tliereof in the office of the Qty of Rockford. and it mitted to the electors In the said ty questions with reference to as set forth In Act 279 of the have been addressed to the Board Representatives, as to which it then and in such event the Coun- Gentlemen: be transferred from the General mit to the people of this County electing State Senators and mem- of the Secretary of State and shall thereupon be the duty of the City of Rockford and the electors GENERAL placing same on ballot, whiCh are Public Acts of 1909, as amended, of Supervisors, Kent County, Mich- shall have no effect whatsoever, ty Qerk shall provide for filing Your committee on Finance begs Fund Contingent Account to Cir- the proposition of levying not to bers of the Michigan House of shall furnish a copy of the petition City Clerk and the Township Clerk from that portion of Courtland to be voted on at primary, spec- and igan signed by the requisite num- and the territory so annexed shall the results thereof In the office GENERAL leave to report the following min- cuit Court Reporters—Office Sup- exceed 1 mill for not to exceed 1 Representatives, as to which it and of every resolution, affidavit, to give notice of the date and Township to be attached to the ial or general elections. WHEREAS, it appears that said ber of qualified electors and free- remain in and be a part of the of the Secretary of State and shall utes and records of their meet- plies Account. year (1962) for general county op- shall have no effect whatsoever, or certificate necessarily following purpose of the election provided City of Rockford and detached The following resolutions rela- petitions have been filed with the holders residing in the City of senatorial or representative dis- furnish a copy of tte petition and ings since the last meeting of the, Motion ctrried. erating purposes outside the 15 and the territory so annexed shall such petition, with the certificate for by this resolution, in one or from said Township be set forth on tive to seven Areata tion Proposals Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Rockford. and in the Township of trict in which it is located at the of every resolution, affidavit, or Primary Election the ballot at said election in sub- Board and would respectfully re-: Leonard Andrus, mill amendment, and were presented: remain in and be a part of the of the Board of County Canvas- more newspapers published in the Courtland for the purpose of an- time of such annexation. stantially the following form: more than thirty (30) days prior certificate necessarily following Primary Election quest that their actions be rati- Controller WHEREAS, to accomplish this senatorial or representative district sers attached showing that the County of Kent at least once in to the convening of the Board of nexing to the City of Rockford BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED such petition, with the certificate TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OP THE fied and confirmed. Jay V. Smith, result it is necessary to increase RESOLUTION BY in which it is located at the time annexation requested in such pe- each week for four (4) weeks pre- "TRIANGLE DISTRICT ANNEX- Supervisors on the opening day of and detaching from the Township that the ballot be framed as It of the Board of County Canvas- Respectfully submitted, the total tax limitation rate for SUPERVISOR THOMAS: of such annexation. tition has been approved by a ceding such election, and by post- ATION PROPOSAL TO THE 9UAUHED ELECTORS OF THE Chairman this meeting, and of Courtland that territory, the shall appear on the voting ma- sers attached showing that the JAY V. SMITH Kent County as provided in Article WHEREAS, certain petitions majority of the qualified electors ing a like notice in at least ten "Shall territory in the Township detailed description of which Is chines or ballots in such a man- TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL It, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED WHEREAS, In conformance wilh annexation requested in such pe- AL VANDER LAAN Tuesday, Jane IM2 X, Section 21, of the Michigan have been addressed to the Board voting thereon in accordance with (10) public places in the City of of Courtland. Kent County. Mich- County of Kent, State of Michigan that the ballot be framed as it Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, hereunto annexed, marked Exhibit ner as to clearly identify the tition has been approved by a ma- TOWNSHIP OF BOWNE BERTON SEVENSMA Present: Jay V. Smith, Berton Constitution of 1908, and of Supervisors, Kent County, Mich- Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, Rockford and the Township of igan. popularly known as Tri- shall appear on the voting machines as amended, this Board of Super- "A", and made a part hereof, and area proposed to be annexed to jority of the qualified electors vot- Coonty of Kent, State of Michigan Committee on Finance WHEREAS, an increase in the igan signed by the requisite num- as amended. Cannon, not less than ten (10) angle District, be annexed to Sevensma and Al Vander Laan. or ballots in such a manner as to visors has considered said peti- said descriptions further appear- the Qty of Rockford and detach- ing thereon in accordance with Notice Is Hereby Given tax limitation provided for by the ber of qualified electors and free- BE It FURTHER RESOLVED days prior to such election. the Gty of Rockford. Kent Coun- ing in detail on said petitions as MINUTES OF THE MEETING BUls in the following amounts clearly identify the area proposed tions at this meeting of said Board ed from the Township of Court- Act 279 of the Public Acts of Notice Is Hereby Given That A General Primary Election Will Be Held In Michigan Constitution can be made holders residing in the City of that annexation of the area des- ty, Michigan? filed with this Board, and said OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were approved: to be annexed to the City of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED held OT Wednesday, June 27. 1962. land without using a full and com- 1909, as amended. only by the electorate, as provi- Rockford, and in the Township of Rockford and detached from the cribed in Exhibit "A" to the City that said election herein called "Yes ( ) Now, Therefore. BE IT RESOL property being adjacent to the plete legal description appearing That A General Primary Election Will Be Held In Tuesday. May M, IMS PriflaiY Sely»kFund 793,705.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ded in Act 62 of the Public Acts o^ /^Eqpia^or tye pur i , "No ( )" J State Tax Fund 7.00 purpose of annex- Township of Aigoma without us* of Rockford, if accomplished, shall shall be held and conducted pur- ' VED that the question tff annex- Qty Limits of the City of Rock- in Exhibit "A" hereof,- which area that armexatton of the area des- LOWELL TOWNSHIP HALL 1933, as amended, " Iftg ^to fhe City of ford, and Present: Jay V. Smith, Berton Township, City and Village Rockford and ing a full and complete legal des- be effective as of October 6, 1962, suant to the statutes In such case BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ing the territory and area des- shall be identified substantially as cribed in Exhibit "A" to the Qty (Corner Cascade Road and M »l) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- detaching from the Township of at 12:01 A. M. (EST). BOWNE TOWN HALL Sevensma and Al Vander Laan. Fund . 73,401.32 cription appearing in Exhibit "A" made and provided, and if the re- that the County Clerk shall, with- cribed in Exhibit "A" and detach- WHEREAS it appears that the follows: of Rockford, if accomplished shall SOLVED that a cpecial county ON ON Bills in the following amounts Veterans' Trust Fund 741.96 Aigoma that territory, the detail- hereof, which area shall be iden- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, sults of said election shall be in in three days after the adoption ing the same from the Township City of Rockford is a city having ROCKFORD VILLAGE DISTRICT be effective as of December 31, election he held in this County on that such annexation of said above- were approved: Court & Individual Trust ed description of which is hereun- tified substantially as follows: favor of annexation of the terri- of this resolution, transmit a cer- of Courtland be submitted to the a population of fifteen thousand or BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 1962, at 12:01 A. M. (EST). Tuesday, August 7, 1962, for the described territory to the City of Cemetery Trust Interest Fund 552.00 to annexed, marked Exhibit "A", tory described in Exhibit "A", tified copy of the above mentioned qualified electors of the Qty of less, and , that in each polling place a com- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, purpose of submitting to the elec- and made a part hereof, and said AMMERMAN FARM Rockford, if accomplished, shall Tuesday, August 7,1962 Tuesday, August 7,1962 Account Fund 7.39 Sheriff's Fines and Costs then and in such event the Coun- petition and of this resolution to Rockford and from that portion WHEREAS, it appears that no plete description of the area pro- that such annexation of said a- tors of Kent County a proposition descriptions further appearing in BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED be complete on the effective date May Tax Sale Fund 31.72 Fund 998.44 ty Clerk shall provide for filing the Township Clerk of Courtland of Courtland Township to be at- qualified electors reside in the posed to be annexed and a map bove-descrlbed territory to the Qty for increasing the tax limitation that in each polling place a com- herein specified for all purposes Redemption Tax Fund 1,641.90 County School District Fund 231.52 detail on said petitions as filed the results thereof in the office Township and the City Clerk tached to the City of Rockford and territory proposed to be annexed thereof clearly indicating the area of Rockford. if accomplished, FOR THE PI RPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BY ALL FOR THE PI RPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BV AIX rate and a proposition to author- plete description of the area pro- Veterans' Trust Fund 509.69 County Law Library Fund 149.50 with this Board, and said prop- save the one purpose of electing of the Secretary of State and shall of'the City of Rockford. and detached from said Twonship at a or detached at the time of filing proposed to be annexed shall be shall be complete on the effec- POLITICAL PARTI*:? PARTICIPATING THEREIN, POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN. ize the direct expenditure of the posed be annexed and a map State Senators and members of Pension Payroll Fund 3,035.24 Drain Fund 47.00 erty being adjacent to the City furnish a copy of the petition and it shall thereupon be the duty of special election to be held In con- said petition with the Clerk of the prominently displayed. tive date herein specified for all CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, VIZ: CANDIDATES FOR THF FOLLOWIN3 OFFICES. VIZ: money so raised for general coun- thereof clearly indicating the area the Michigan House of Represen- Tax Title Redemption Fund 854.69 Fire Prevention Fund 104.42 Limits of the City of Rockford, of every resolution, affidavit, or the City Clerk and the Township junction with the general primary Board of Supervisors by May 18, purposed save the one purpose of ty operating purposes only, and and proposed to be annexed shall be tatives, as to which it shall have RESOLUTION BY STATE — Governor, Lieutenant Governor STATE — Governor, Lieutenant Governor Sheriff Fine & Costs Fund 293.80 General Fund 19,584.49 certificate necessarily following Clerk to give notice of the date election on Tuesday, August 7, 1962, and electing State Senators and mem- prominently displayed. no effect whatsoever, and the SUPER VISOR THOMAS: CONGIlESSIONAL--Representative In Congress, CONGRESSIONAL—Representative In Congress, County School District Fund 225.23 Health Fimd " .3,415.36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED WHEREAS, it appears that the such petition, with the certificate and purpose of the election provi- 1962. between the hours of 7 WHEREAS, it appears to this bers of the Michigan House of territory so annexed shall remain WHEREAS, certain petitions Drain Fund 6.00 Kent County Library Fund 2,598.84 that the question of increasing the City of Rockford is a city having RESOLUTION BY of the Board of County Canvas- ded for by this resolution, in one o'clock A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. Board of Supervisors that all of Representatives, as to which it At Large; Representative In Congress. This At Large; Representative In Congress. This in and be a part of the senatorial have been addressed to the Board General Fund 8,925.26 Revolving Drain Fund 64.91 tax limitation provided by Article a population of fifteen thousand SUPERVISOR THOMAS: sers attached showing that the or more newspapers published in (EST), and that the question to said petitions are In due and prop- shall remain in and be a part of District District or representative district in which of Supervisors. Kent County, Mich- Health Fund 176.77 Soldier's Relief Fund 265.35 X, Section 21 of the Michigan Con- or less, and annexation requested in such pe- the County of Kent at least once be submitted to the electors in the er form and conform In all res- the senatorial or representative WHEREAS, certain petitions igan signed by the requisite num- LEGISLATIYE—State Representative, Senator LEGISLATIVE—State Representative, Senator Kent County Library Fund 1,031.95 Sunshine Hospital Fund 6,771.05 stitution by not to exceed I mill WHEREAS, It appears to this it is located at the time of such tition has been approved by a in each week for four (4) weeks said City of Rockford and the elec- pects with the State Law concern- district in which it is located at have been addressed to the Board ber of qualified electors and free- COUNTY — Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Coun- COUNTY — Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Coun- Revolving Drain Fund 121.32 Liquor Control Fund 14.48 for a period not to exceed 1 year Board of Supervisors that all of annexation. majority of the qualified electors preceding such election, and by tors from that portion of Court- ing proceedings for annexation as the time of such annexation. df Supervisors, Kent County. Mich- BE rr FURTHER RESOLVED holders residing in the Qty of ty Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of ty Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Soldiers Relief Fund 105.00 Township Law Enforcement (1962) for the purpose of general said petitions are in due and prop- voting thereon in accordance with posting a like notice in a least , land Township to be attached set forth in Act 279 of the Public BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED igan signed by the requisite num- Rockford, and In the Township of Sunshine Hospital Fund 15,0ll.62i Fund 51.62 county operating purposes only er form and conform in ail res- that the ballot be framed as it Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, ten (10) public placcs in the City to the City of Rockford and de- Acts of 1909, as amended, and that the ballot be framed as it Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor ber of qualified electors arid free- Courtland for the purpose of an- Child Care Fund 2,044.21 Child Care Fund 31,769.13 shall be submitted to the qualified pects with the State law concern- shall appear on the voting ma- as amended. of Rockford and the Township of tached from said township be set WHEREAS, it appears that said shall appear on the voting ma- NON-PARTISAN — Judge of Probate, Circuit NON-PARTISAN — Judge of Probate, Circuit hdlflers residing in the City of nexing to trie Qty of Rockford and Special Education Fund 22,713.15 Special Education Fund 960.27 voters of the County of Kent, ing proceedings for annexation as chines or ballots in such a man- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Courtland, not less than ten (10) forth on the ballot at said election petitions have been filed with the chines or ballots in such a man- Court Commissioner Court Commissioner Aockford, and in the Township of ner as to clearly identify the area detaching from the Township of Children's Home & Psychiafflc Airport Operation & Main- Michigan, in said special county set forth in Act 279 of the Public that annexation of the area des- days prior to such election. in substantially the following form: Cleric of the Board of Supervisors ner as to clearly identify the area Aigoma for the purpose of annex- proposed to be annexed to the Courtland that territory, the de- Dehgates To Tlie County ConvenHon Delegates To The County Convention Hosp. Bldg. Fund 27.13 tenance Fund 823.48 election to be held on the 7th Acts of 1909, as amended, and cribed in Exhibit "A" to the City BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED "WOLVERINE DISTRICT AN- more than thirty (30) days prior proposed to be annexed to the ing to the City of Rockford and City of Rockford and detached tailed description of which is here- Fire Prevention Fund 21.00 Kent County Road Commission day of August, A. D.. 1962. WHEREAS, it appears that said of Rockford. if accomplished, shall that said election herein called NEXATION PROPOSAL to the convening of the Board of City of Rockford and detached Also — SPECIAL COUNTY ELECTION Also — SPECIAL COUNTY ELECTION detaching from the Township of from the Township of Aigoma unto annexed, marked Exhibit Kent County Road Commission Fund 146,024.82 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED petitions have been filed with the be effective as of October 6, 1962, shall be held and conducted pur- "Shall territory in the Township Supervisors on the opening day of from the Township of Courtland Aigoma that territory, the detail- without using a full and complete "A", and made a part hereof, and Fund 238,707.98 General Relief Fund 13,799.22 that the form of the ballot on the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 12:01 A. M. (EST). suant to the statutes in such of Courtland, Kent County, Mich- this meeting, and without using a full and complete ed description of which is here- legal description appearing in Ex- said descriptions further appearing Notice Relative To OpetHng And Closing Of Notice Relative To Opening And Closing Of General Relief Fund Administration 2,293.00 increasing of the millage shall be more than thirty (30) days prior case made and provided, and if igan, popularly known as Wol- WHEREAS, in conformance with 1; ,^al description appearing in urito annexed, marked Exhibit hibit "A" hereof, which area shall BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in detail on said petitions as filed The Polls . The Polls Administration Hospitalization 11,506.22 as follows: to the convening of the Board of the results of said election shall verine District, be annexed to Act 279 of the Public Acts of Exhibit "A" hereof, which area "A", and made a part hereof, be identified substantially as fol- that such annexation of said above- with this Board, and said prop- Hospitalization "Shall the limitation on the Supervisors on the opening day of be in favor of annexation of the the City of RAckford, Kent Coun- 1909, as amended, this Board of shall be indentified substantially ELECHON LAW. ACT 116, P. A. 1954 ELECTION LAW. ACT 116. P. A. 1954 Change of Status approved: and said description further appear- lows: described territory to the City of erty being adjacent to the Qty total amount of taxes which may this meeting, and ty, Michigan? Supervisors has considered said as follows: Section 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be open- Section 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be open- Change of Status approved: Delores DeVos, Kent County Li- ing in detail on said petitions as Rockford, if accomplished, shall territory described in Exhibit Limits of the Qty of Rockford, be assessed against property in WHEREAS, in conformance with RIVER DISTRICT ed at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open ed at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open Homer Hunt, Bureau of Equal- brary, 52912-3068, No transfer filed with this Board, and said be complete on the effective date "A", then and in such event the "Yes ( ) petitions at this meeting of said and SQUIRES DISTRICT until 8 o'clock in the aftemr»on and no longer. Every qualified until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified the County of Kent for all pur- Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board held on Wednesday, July 27, ization, 55759-6058, Transfer $149.- Joyce Conklin, Probation Officer, property being adjacent to the herein specified for all purposes County Clerk shall provide for fil- •No ( )" WHEREAS it appears that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed elector present and in line at tlie polls at the hour prescribed poses, except taxes levied for as amended, this Board of Super- that in each polling place a com- 1962. 50 339M575, Transfer 587.50 Ciiy Limits of tlie City of Rock- save the one purpose of electing ing the results thereof in the of- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Qty of Rockford is a city having that in each polling place a com- for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. for the closing tliereof shall be allowed to vote. the payment of interest and visors has considered said peti- plete description of the area pro- fice of the Secretary of State end NOW, Therefore, BE IT RE- Abraham Reynhout, G a r a g Motion by Supervisor Vander- ford, and State Senators and members of that the County Clerk shall, with- a population of fifteen thousand plete description of the area pro- THE POLLS OF SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT THE POLLS OF SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT principal on obligations incur- tions at this meeting of said Board posed to be annexed and a map shall furnish a copy of the peti- SOLVED that the question of an- 5486-5759, Transfer 1152.25 Laan, supported by Supervisor Sev- WHEREAS, it appears that the the Michigan House of Represen- in three days after the adoption or less, and posed to be annexed and a map 7 O'CLOCK A. M. AND WILL REMAIN OPEN I'NTIL 7 O'CLOCK A. M. AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL red prior to December 8. 1932. lield on Wednesday, June 27, 1962. thereof clearly indicating the area tion and of every resolution, af- nexing the territory and area des- Elza Cepuritis, Maple Grove enstna, that the sum of 587.50 be City of Rockford is a city hav- tatives. as to which it shall have • of this resolution, transmit a cer- WHEREAS, it appears that no thereof clearly indicating the area 8 O'CLOCK P. M. OF SAID DAT OF ELECTION 8 O'CLOCK P. M. OF SAID DAY OF ELECTION be increased as provided by Ar- Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOL- proposed to be annexed shall be fidavit, or certificate necessarily cribed in Exhibit "A" and detach- M. C. F., 3393-3575, No transfer transferred from the Salary Ad- a population of fifteen Ihous- no effect whatsoever, and the tified copy of the above mention- qualified electors reside in the proposed to be annexed shall be ticle X, Section 21 of the Con- VED that the question of annex- prominently displayed. following such petition, with the ing the same from the Township Jessie Kloosterman, Maple Grove juitment Account of Probation Of- or less, and territory so annexed shall remain ed petition and of this resolution territory proposed to be annexed prominently displayed. stitution of Michigan by not to ing the territory and area describ- certificate of the Board of Coun- of Courtl«md be submitted to the Evelyn Smith, Clerk Mrs. Dolores Collins, Clerk M. C, F., 3757-3939. No transfer ficer—Salary Account. RESOLUTION BY in and be a part of the sentatorial to the Township Clerk of Court- or detached at the time of filing Supervisor Thomas moved the exceed 1 mill for a period not ed in Exhibit "A" and detaching WHEREAS, it appears to this ty Canvassers attached showing qualified electors of the City of Lilly Rutherford. Maple Grove Motion carried. SUPERVISOR THOMAS: or representative district in which land Township and the City Clerk said petition with the Qerk of adoption of the resolutions. Second- 'I to exceed 1 year (1962) on the the same from the Township of Board of Supervisors that all of that the annexation requested in Rockford and the Township of M. C. F.. 3224-3393. No transfer Leonard Andrus, it is located at the time of such of the City of Rockford, and it the Board of Supervisors by May ed by Supervisor Ploeg. equalized assessed value of all Aigoma be submitted to the quali- daid petitions are in due and prop- WHEREAS, certain petitions such petition has been approved by Courtland at a special election to Gertrude DeHaan. Maple Grove Controller annexation. shall thereupon be the duty of the 18, 1962, and Motion carried. property for tlie purpose of us- fied electors of the City of Rock- er form and conform in all res- have been addressed to the Board a majority of the qualified elec- be held in conjunction with the M. C. F., 3757-3939. No transfer Jay V. Smith, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED City Clerk and the Township Clerk WHEREAS, it appears to this The following resolution was pre- i ing the proceeds of the county ford and from that portion of Ai- pects with the State Law concern- of Supervisors, Kent County, Mich- tors voting thereon In accordance general primary election on Tues- ilotion by Supervisor Sevensma. Chairman that the ballot be framed as It to give notice of the date and pur- Board of Supervisors that all of sented and read: tax levied hereunder to provide goma Township to be attached to ing proceedings for annexation as igan signed by the requisite num- with Act 279 of the Public Acts day. August 7, 1962. between the Vote for BOB VANDER LAAN for State Senator supported by Supervisor Vander shall appear on the voting ma- pose of the election provided for said petitions are in due and prop- Supervisor Sevensma moved that funds for general county opera- tlie City of Rockford and detach- set forth in Act 279 of the Public ber of qualified electors and free- hours of 7 o'clock A. M. and 8 RESOLUTION BY Laan, that the sum of 5301.75 be chines or ballots in such a man- of 1909. as amended. by this resolution. In one or more er form and conform in all res- the report be received, printed and ting purposes only? ed from said Township at a spec- Acts of 1909, as amended, and holders residing ih the City of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, o'clock P. M. (EST), and that SUPERVISOR DICKINSON transferred from the Salary Ad- Yes ( ) No ( )" ner as to clearly identify the area newspapers published in the Coun- lects with tbe State law concern- concurred in. Seconded by Super- ial election to be held in conjunc- WHEREAS, it appears that said Rockford, and in the Township of that annexation of the area des- the question to be submitted to WHEREAS, the Qty of Grand justment Account to the Salary 1 proposed to be annexed to the ty of Kent at least once in each ing proceedings for annexation as He is Politkaiy Educated He Is Politically Experienced visor Gezon. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tion with the general primary elec- petitions have been filed with the Cannon for the purpose of annex- the electors in the said City of Account of the various depart- City of Rockford and detached cribed in Exhibit "A" to the City week for four (4) weeks preceding set forth in Act 279 of the Public Rapids is rapidly moving ahead in Motion carried by the following that the Board of Supervisors shall tion on Tuesday, August 7, 1962, clerk of the Board of Supervisors ing to the City of Rockford and of Rockford, if accomplished, shall Rockford and the said Township Its plans for a new Qvic Center, Majoring in Political Science, he earned his Bob was elected to the Paris Township Li- ments listed above. from the Township of Cannon with- such election, and by posting a like Acts of 1909, as amended, and AB Degree from Calvin College and his vote: and hereby does, if the tax lim- between the hours of 7 o'clock more than thirty (30) days prior detaching from the Township of be effective as of October 6, 1962, of Courtland be set forth on the and brary Board and then Township Trustee. In Motion carried. out using a full and complete le- notice In at least ten (10) public WHEREAS, it appears that said Master's Degree from the University of 1961 he was elected Township Clerk and is Yeas: Anderson, Baker, Barto, itation for Kent County is in- A. M. and 8 o'clock P, M. (EST), to the convening of the Board of Cannon that territory, the detail- at 12:01 A. M. (;:ST). ballot at said election in substan- Leonard Andrus, gal description appearing in Ex- places in the City of Rockford and petitions have been filed with the WHEREAS, the County has been Michigan. presently serving as Supervisor. Bean, Beuschel, Bird, Brewer, creased for a period of 1 year by and that the question to be sub- Supervisors on the opening day of ed description. of which is here- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, tially the following form: Controller hibit "A" hereof, which area shall the Township of Courtland, not Clerk of the Board of Supervisors cooperating with the Qty of Grand Brower, Collins, Davis, DeBoer, the electorate, levy a tax of not mitted to the electors in the said this meeting, and unto annexed, marked Exhibit "A", that such annexation of said above- "ROCKFORD VILLAGE AN- He has taught American Government for He is currently a member of the Kent Co. Jay V. Smith. be identified substantially as fol- less than ten (10) days prior to more than thirty (30) days prior Rapids lu future planning for the DeMull, Denton, DeVries, Dickin- to exceed 1 mill, for a period of City of Rockford and the electors WHEREAS, in conformance with and made a part hereof, and said described territory to the City of NEXATION PROPOSAL. the piii.1 7 year-, on both tlie high school Board of Supen-isors, Michigan Township Chairman lows: ' such election. to the convening of the Board of erection of various governmental and college level. son, Dressier, Eardley, Finger, 1 year (1962) for the purpose of from that portion of Aigoma Town- Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, descriptior. farther appearing in Rockford. if accomplished, shall "Sliall territory in the Town- Association and National Association of KOSTER DISTRICT BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Supervisors oil the opening day of buildings within the Civic Center, County Ofticials. Tuesday, June K, 1932 Frank, Freeman, Gezon, Gumser, general operating purposes only; ship to be attached to the City as amended, this Board of Super- detail on said petition as filed be complete on the effective date ship of Courtland, Kent County, that said election herein called this meeting, and and Present: Jay V, Smith, Berton Hanson, Huizenga, Jamo, Jensen, provided, however, that the ques- of Rockford and detached from visors has considered said petitions with this Board, and said prop- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED herein specified for all purposes Michigan, popularly known as shall be held and conducted pur- WHEREAS, In conformance with WHEREAS, it would be to the He Is Active In Civic Affairs Sevensma and Al Vander Laan. Kaat, Knutson, Lamberts. Lawyer, tion of levying such a tax shall said Township be set forth on the at this meeting of said Board held erty being adjacent to tlie City that in each polling place a com- save the purpose of electing State Rockford Village District be an- suant to the statutes in such case Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, best interests of the County to He Is Active In RepubKcon Affuirs Bills in the following amounts Llfcris, Lott, Lynch, McArthur, be submitted to the electors of ballot at said election in substan- on Wednesday, June 27, 1962. Limits of the City of Rockford, plete description of the area pro- Senators and members of the nexed to the City of Rockford, Although he devotes considerable time to made and provided, and if the as amended, this Board of Super- locate a new County Building or were approved: Miller, Mol, Muraski, Obets, Or- the County at a special county tially the following form: Now. Therefore, BE IT RESOL- and posed to be annexed and a map Michigan House of Representatives, Kent County, Michigan? his family, church and political jobs. Bob Precinct Delegate 1956 to 1962. Former results of said election shall be in visors has considered said peti- a new County Building and a new Inheritance Tax Fund 13,031.46 ron, Ploeg, Post, Rittenger, Roth, election to be held on the 7th day "AMMERMAN FARM ANNEX- VED that the question of annex- WHEREAS, it appears that the thereof clearly indicating the area as to which it shall have no effect has still found time to serve as Chairman Chairman of Region VI. Delegate to State favor of annexation of the terri- "Yes ( ) tions at this meeting of said Court House within the Civic Cen- Veterans' Trust Fund 5S7.14 Schaefer, Sevensma, Smith, Thiel- of August. A. D.. 1962. and that ATION PROPOSAL ing the territory and area des- City of Rockford is a city having proposed to be annexed shall be whatsoever, and the territory so of the South Kent March of Dimes and ^ Conventions. 1956. 1958, and 1960. Co-Chair- tory described in Exhibit "A", then "No ( )" Board held on Wednesday, June ter Complex, School Audit Fund 182.90 blMi, Tholen, Thomas, Ulberg, said tax shall not be levied un- "Shall territory in the Township cribed in Exhibit "A" and de- a population of fifteen thousand prominently displayed. annexed shall remain in and be a member of the South YMCA Board of man Arrangements Committee, Lincoln Day and In such event the County BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 27. 1962. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT Directors. Dinner, 1962. Tax Title Redemption Fund 20.38 Vanden Berg, Vander Laan (Al), less approved by a majority of of Aigoma Kent County. Michi- taching the same from the Town- or less, and a part of the senatorial or rep- RESOLUTION BY Clerk shall provide for filing the that the County Clerk shall, with- NOW. Therefore, BE IT RE- RESOLVED that the Board of Sheriff Fine & Costs Fund 150.20. Vander Laan (Robert), Van Put- those voting thereon, and unless gan, popularly known as Am ship of Aigoma be submitted to WHEREAS, it appears to this resentative distriM in which it is SUPERVISOR THOMAS: results thereof in the office of the in three days after the adoption SOLVED (hat the question of an- Supervisors hereby agrees In prin- County School District ten, Visser, Vos, Watson, Winter, the tax limitation 'for Kent Coun- merman Farm, be annexed to the qualified electors of the City Board of Supervisors that all of located at the time of such an- Secretary of State and shall fur- of this resolution, transmit a cer- nexing the territory and area des- cipal that a new County Building Fund 3,004.24 Zaagman, Chairman—60 ty is increased, and the City of Rockford, Kent Coun- of Rockford and from that portion said petitions are in due and prop- WHEREAS, certain petitions nexation. nish a copy of the petition and tified copy of the above mention- cribed in Exhibit "A" and detach- and-or a Court House be located County Law Library Fund 76.00 Nays: None BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ty, Michigan? of Aigoma Township to be attach- er form and conform in all res- have been addressed to the Board BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED of every resolution, affidavit, or ed petition and of this resolution ing the same from the Township in the Qvic Center Area Com- VOTE AUGUST 7 - REPUBLICAN - 17th DISTRICT Drain Fund 148.00 The following resolution was pre- that at the said special election "Yes ( ) ed to the City of Rockford and pects with the State law concern- of Supervisors, Kent County, Mich- certificate necessarily following to the Township Clerk of Court- of Courtland be submitted to the plex. Fire Prevention Fund TCHHTlttlKI and read: to be held on the 7th day ol Au- "No ( )" detached from said Township al ing proceedings for aimexation £s igan signed by the requisite num- (Continued on Page 5) • THIC LOWELL LEDOER, LOWELL, SllCH.. AUO. t. 1«R rr-**-. ^ tfA#! f^aper table cavttirtg at ft new low price. Single roll, $3.50 Kent County Library Offers Many Services For Sale-General For Rent each; 10 or more rolls, 13.00 each. These rolls are 40 in. wide FOR RENT — I/)wer unfurnished and 300 feet long. Lowell Ledg- est, if the necessary budget is M approved by the Board of Su- Snow Community tIALLARD DUCKS — Full feath- 4 rooms and bath, with garage. er. TW 7-9261. p51tf pervisors. The local governing Mrs. S. r. Reynolds . < ered, $1 each. 3710 32nd St., S. E. No pets. Call TW 7-9805. pl6 unit provides the building, fur- el6 TREE REMOVED - Licensed and THE IjOWELL LEDGER, LOWELL. MICH., AUO. 2, 1962 TANK FULL? Call Fuller SepUc I insured tree trimming and re- Tank Cleaning, licensed and bond- TRAILER SPACE-For Rent. In- nishings, and takes care of main- Snow Methodist Men's Group ed. Day or night emergency serv- Real Estate quire at Brookside Motel, west of CRANE & j tenance costs. This year, for the TRUSSES—Trained fitter, surgical moval. Free estimates. Call Nelu will meet Thursday evening, Au- ice. Member of Ada Business- Lowell. TW 7-7474 pl6 first time, they also paid a pro- appliances, etc. Koss R e x a 11 Petersen, 756R, collect, ionia, Ix)well Ledger WANT AD PAGE FOR SALE — Ranch-style home, gust 2, at the church at eight men's Association. Phone OR 6- BULLDOZER rated amount to make up the Drugs, Saranac, Mich. c39tf Mich. pl6-24 CASH RATE: 20 words BOe. addittonal word* 2o each. M not o'clock. Entertainment and refresh- 5986. c51 If Vt mile west of city limits on UPSTAIRS APARTMENT - For j County Library deficit. The li- puid on or before 10 days after innertlou, a charge of lOo M-21. Kitchen, dinette, living rent. Completely furnished, in- ment wil be provided. HOMEOWNERS - Get Fire, Van- SERVICE brary system provides book se- SHOE REPAIR STORE- For sale. for bookkeppin;; will be niude. room, 2 bedrooms, and den or cluding heat and lighta. Call TW Peter Fisher of Lowell called dalism. Theft and Personal Lia- Retiring. Servicing Grand Rap- EXCAMTIH OF Ui KINDS! lection, ordering, cataloging, pro- 3rd bedroom. Ph. TW 7-7395 or 7-9971 pl6 on Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bertran bility all in one policy. It costs ids and East Grand Rapids resi- BOX NUMBER: If box number In care of this offlcc to de- THINKING OF ce«ing and mending services, TW 7-9126. C16-18 Tuesday evening and Saturday no more at Spcerstra Agcncy, sired, add Me to above. 1 ref

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THE lOWT.LL I.EDGER, LOWELL, MICH.. AVQ. ?, IMS Lowell News events Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forst of coming up WHAT HAPPENED???? Barberton. Ohio, were week end ALTON BIBLE CHURCH guests ol their son and family. Reunion for Lowell High School 3 Mile & Lincoln Lake Rd. Phonp 7 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forst. Class of 1952 at the Masonic Tem- ERWIN R. TUTNSTRA — Pastor " Elmer Ellis entered Blodgett hos- WHAT HIT LOWELL MONDAY NIGHT? ple. August 4. at 7 p. m. Reser- SUNDAY SERVICES h? will undergo surgery next week. vations for tbe dinner are $4.50 a During his stay the»^. Flmpr couple and mav he made with 10:00 A. M. Worship 11 Fach year In thr "WMftkToots"'*' on Ih* 2nd A ft Mrs. Shirloy (Winks) Compton nt 11:15 A. M. Itlhle School — 7:00 P. M. Youth Fellowship Th? hVonc Christian faiih hit Lowell Monday night! Approximate- and "Showboat Echoes" columns I and wprld appreciate N State St. SpT-tn, or bv call- ly 6,000 peoplo, mon, wonen and children who love the word of we like to fl'l in our readers nni^{?r,r'r> ^rom f"^nd?. 'HT Mrs .Till (McMahnn) Faber at 8:00 P. M. Worship M nni Mr God csme streaming into Lowell, filling every available seating fa- srme of t^e irtr-rstini detmls b^-! - *- Gwz* Wvhonsm EM l-'SII. or Mr*. ?Ierta • Ander- Wednesday 8 P. M. - Prayer Meeting Hind the Showboat nroductlon end M" nianehe Amalrnng of son) Daniehm at EM 1-0859 14-16 cility to hear great songs of the faith and a great message of .to give credit where It k ^ C.yd RapMs scc^panM V Mr. "Holding forth the Word of Life" Phil. 2:16 this historic faith. Oh, how Lowell needs this faith! Hew we need Bit each y^ar nfter the Shnvboei Mrs. Albert Martin sp-nt Fri- Sweet School Reunion at Sweet School. August 5 at 1 p. m. Pot- to turn from liberalism, moderism, unbelief, to the faith which i rkwes. we hive the naming feel- ^ Prrry * | ing that we've neglected to men- horie- ^ M had an enjoyable luck dinner. We hope to see all saves and transforms people. tion as many people as we should. I „ former students, teacliers, neigh- Who for Instance, mnn'nulat^ tHo I Th" rd annual Ratev Family bors. and friends in attendance VBGENNES METHOWST CHURCH Calvary Chapel will continue to proclaim this message in Lowell 1 M-91 stonllght manually during *** hr,d ?undav' July Pat Thomet, Secretary. 13-16 wi, The Little Country Church With the Big Gospel Blessing 52 Sundays in iha year, morning and evening. Come, hear, and be- ithp exodus from t»^n foiling ^ h « Pot- The annuau n l meetinwg of 'be Al- BAILEY DRIVE AT PARNELL ROAD cone a true Christian! "And you shall know the truth, and the .narb performance? Who were ihr ^ ' ton Churc^" "h Society wil"«l be held n nt ,he Alton Church 00 REV. RICHARD YANDEX BOSC H. MINISTER j voting girls waiting on table \t the s ^ J ^ttinr Tuesday truth shall make you free." John 8:32. ; Rotary-Lions luncheon for *he en- SS August 7. 1962. at 8 p. m. « » tertalners? Who sres to it that one ^nm • distance were from St 6 • • 10:00 A. M. — MORNING WORSHIP fire engine is parked on the «TS| J"seoh B^rnn Center, I^nsing. On Mondav evenine. August 6. Sermon by Wayland Cummings side In case of an emergencv dur. r'r:1p'' Rapids. Ionia and Saranac. the monthlv Chanter Niiht meeting Religious Editor of The n their back. Sounds like n sen- Aueust 7. at 6 o'clock at the home 201 North Washington Lowell, Michigan Calvary Christian Reformed political come-back this fall, ach-1 to us. worth considera- of Mr. and Mrs. Don Yeiter. Bring KENNETH CULVER — MINISTER South Boston Bible Church Chapel. Lowell, and its sponsoring ieved national attention some years t'™ when the new grandstand is a dish to pass and table serv- REV. NEIL HORN. PASTOR church, the Eastern Avenue Chris- aeo when he was hit by a stray built. ice. Everyone welcome. ian Reformed Church of Grand | bullet fired at the floor of the • SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A. M. "A Bible Believing Church Where A Warm Rapids, herewith expresses its House by Puerto Rican anarch- Don Boyer. member of the MORNING WORSHIP 11:00A.M. Welcome Awaits You" thanks to the l^owell Showboat ists. Aouanauts wa^er-ski troune felt SUPERVISED NURSERY YOUNG PEOPLE AND JUNIORS 0:45 P.M. Corporation for the use of its "left out" of tho touo's publicity STRAND MORNING WORSHIP AND JUNIOR CHURCH. ....19 A. M. grandstand so that we might hold pilot Fr»nir Sten^ens renorts because he. unlike otb^r skiers, EVENING WORSHIP 7:91 P. M. Nursery Provided our great rallv here in Lowell last that, without the call'on^ blasting hadn't drawn any attention by be- THEATRE PRAYER AND PRAISE WEDNESDAY 7 :S0 P. M. J L SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:15 A. M. "Monda~"y* evening' . "Man y 'thanks ! 'away, excellent ship-to-sbor? com- iag skinned up. rushed to the LOWELL - MICHIGAN "Give Unto the Lord the Glory Duo Unto His Name; Worship YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING * JO P. M. mimications were establish^ tW< hosnital '^th appendicitis, or tow. tbe Lord la the Beauty of Holiness." Psahn f -Jt. EVENING WORSHIP P. M. To place your ad in the LoweB year. Stephens and his crew used ^ into floating debris while ski- THURS., FRI., SAT., THURSDAY PRAYER MEETINO P. M. Come and Worship With Us Ledger phone TW 7-9261. "the Citizens' Band on shortwave I'"g barefoot Bover's chance for AUGUST t, S, 4 radio to keen posted on the! fa™ came Sunday evening at the A progress of the pre-show events *tra nerformance, however, when *£* JIM m *t the Rtae* The bell system and,** steoned nn a nal and cut his blasts on the Robert E. Le-» wbta- t(*- Despite fho inlurv. Rover is ssgr MTON'PW ties are also used to make the ronorted to have lumooH un and RAVENNA sidewheeler's trip a smooth one. down with excitement while nlee- mmsm JACK SHEILA Thursdav night, however, some of fullv shoutine. "Call the Press! Call the Ledger!" KiaCOlOII Jrf LIVESTOCK SALES RAMONA Tommy Roe the signals were mixed, and the fflWtR boat brushed aeainst the Hght • VlKXS \ Prices for July 30. 980 head THEME FROM A pole in the middle of the river Saturday night, though nronablv of Livestock, 107 consignments SUMMER PLACE before apparently heading straieht no one in th" rain-soaked stands RAILWAY TRAIN Dick Roman for a crash landine between the noticed, the Aouanauts nerformed ^ 7 ~ of poultry and rabbits. ski dock and the stage. without one fall, accident, or miss- OPERATING ON SILVER THREADS * GOLDEN NEEDLES • * ed cue. iMKelmy Veal up to $36.50 cwt. Springfleldb Once upon a time, when, lhanks • Beef Steers and Heifers Hp to $25.90 cwt. to the trees on the islands in the Seemed like old tim«*s with Or- UEUIiNAKTI LOCO-MOTION river, it was almost impossible to val Jessun and tbe high school Beef Cows up to $17.20 cwt. SUNDAYS and H0UDAYS little Eva JM BACKUS-CHARLES McGRAW see the Showboat at its unriver band on board this year. There's Beef Buls up to $20.80 cwt. dock from the grandstand. Norm somethine about band music that Feeder Cottle from $17.25 to $23.50 cwt. FROM 2:30 TO 8:30 PM. WAH WATUSI Borgerson used to make oeriodtc sets feet tapnine and puts a crowd Orioos SUN., MON., TUES., Hogs up to $19.80 cwt. pre-show announcements about the in a eood mood. Those lined up AUGUST 5. 6, 7 LITTLE RED RENTED boat's proeress un the Mis^ssipnt along the bank as the boat wept (No Sunday Matinees Until Sows up to $16.10 cwt. ONE MILE WEST OF LOWELL ON M.21 ROWBOAT and Ohio rivers, into the Chicaeo! downstream seemed to esneciallv September) Boon up to $13.00 cwt. JIM; Duwell canal, across I-ake Michigan, and eniov the added entertainment. along the Grand as it journeyed Hearing the band from the grand- Feeder Pigs - from $8.00 to $14.75 cwt. DANCING PARTY from the Old South toward l-nweB stand WAS difficult however, and Chubby Cfaecken and Cat Tail Bend in Flat River. some Showboat kibitzers, who for With the demise of tbe trees, three years have been ndvocatincr The sale has the largest number of boyers paying the high- 'Michman's Greatest Outdoor ftentl HEART IN HAND however, the illusion has iisaiv thf band'c return to the bow. are est market prices for your livestock. Brenda Lee neared, and the Showboat now sits now wondering if the SlfiOO calli- Valuable Free Gift given away at 9:00 o'clock every Mon- day night. Must be present to win. You are always welcome to OPEN SATURDAY NIGHT in full view, brightlv l»t. a short ooe shouldn't be brought out of distance upstream. Couldn't Ihose storage. May we suggest that both attend the sales every Monday even though you do not have lights be turned out until railing the calliope and the band be on anything to sell. time? And, with the development the boat next year, alternating We operate the Ravenna Livestock Sale on Monday, the Radio Service of those excellent boat-to-stage tunes down the river? Big Rapids Sale on Wednesday and the Fremont Sale Friday. communications, couldn't the Show- • For prompt and courteous trucking service call E. COOK, EVERY AUG. 6 thru 11 Company boat's departure be delayed, or the Wednesdav night the spectator phone OR 6-117S Ada. Bonded for your protecUon. R. G. CHROUCH EVENINVEN1NGO motors reversed if in midstream, need was for warm blankets to SALE STARTS AT 3:00 P. M. If you got it here, it's gotta rather than eailv turning the boat ward off the unseasonal chill, but -ik STATE FAIR MVUE be good! around in full view of a surprised most Main Street business estab- RAVENNA LIVESTOCK SALES MM E. Mala Ph. TW 7-W75 audience and seeminely heading lishments. of course, were closed. TECHNICOLOR' George Wright RAVENNA, MICHIGAN J. Paid Herman away from the grandstand? STAR S-rUDOED STAGE 3IK)W • Auctioneer ' Manager • Theron Richmond, president of WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 0 , GT0M Now add quiet and new Following the rained-out Satur- the Lowell Showboat Inc., said 25c NIGHT w*"*/* A . i". dav performance, a small ieiuge Wednesday morning that he wish- Surprise Movie — Title Is A of letters descended on the Show- es to thank all committees and SECRET MIMTM HMWOBB boat Ticket Office this week, re- all those taking part in the show Okay For Everybody ! ouestinc a refund. All of the let- for their efforts. "Evervone work- Show s at 7:00 and 8:55 ters came from people who were ed hard on their assignment." unable to attend the special Sun- Richmond said, "and the show to your home fast, easy! day showing because they lived turned out to be one of the best 2 Performances liES PRUli & at ereat distance and had prior ever, if the many fine compli- Wed., Frl., Sat., Sun., commitments. Showboat directors ments we have received are any Starting at 7:00 ImHRy FORDI met at Sunday neon and decided, indication." 1 Performance e MON.-TUES. - WED. in these exceptional cases, to of- Mon., Tues., Thurs. at 7:45 MEAT CUIS fer the disappointed fans the same Ledger Want Ads bring results. 1 •seats to next year's Saturdav per- IMINNIE PEARLI g*ir formance at no extra charge. In Her Straw Hat • PORK STEAK lb. 53c & Yaller Dress Main Street clothing stores re- THURS. - FRI. - SAT. port that a booming business in Hera's help for your HANDSOME. WBXPKN8IVB. N«W rainwear developed Saturday eve- PORK ROAST lb. 39c ACOOmCAL A LUMINOUS ning when game crowd and "Califomia dew" flooded the town BUDGET HEADACHES AU. NEW FOR '62 at the same time. Cary's even 3 lbs. Ground Beef $1.29 MIDWAY sold lengths of clear-plastic table covering to eager spectators. All Instead of paying for a vhole year's inamuice at one time, CHUCK ROAST lb. 49c STRATES the better to see the stars under spread the payments out in even monthly instaHments! "With which the minstrel show's the our premium payment plan you'll find it much easier to have SHOWS greatest, my dear. ROUND STEAK lb. 69c 55 Rides & Shoes • all tbe protection you need for your home, car, family ood First Time in CEILINGS Walter Gumser reports that ap- business. Let us show you how jhis plan works. Michigan nroximatHv 50 peonlc showed up Set fcUlis and frtt iitlmrts in the Saturdav drizzle at his Precious Grocery Riverside Drive home to greet BIGGER * BETTER We Give G4S 0 r reVCNINol the Governor. Followinrr the re- Rittenger Insurance Service Red Stamp. Op.n^Ev.mny, lORANDeTAND ••ATOl Lowell Lumber ception. Gov. Swainson 'came Phone TW 7-9269 to 11.60 down with the- boat, addressed the 212 E. Main. Lowell & Coal Co. damnened crowd at the Showboat Representing —WE DELIVER— If YM SM* TU "STATE FAIR RCVUC stadium, said he couldn't attend Yon Havca't SM«TIM Fair 218 So. WiskiiKtoa Ph. 897-9291 Hartford Fire Insurance Company Group, 416 North St.. Lowel Ph. TW 7-7706 1 the extra performance Sunday Hartford 15, Conn. X

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