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j Clinton County News
DECEMBER 24, 1975 24 PAGES ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879 15 Cents Sanfa brightens spirits at Clinton Memorial Hospital
Gary Markman, 20 month, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Markman, Sr.
Lisa Ebert, 5% years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ebert Citizens continue tax battle
for a vote. By JIM EDWARDS totinty News Editor Tte citizens group claims the l mill was in additioh to a mil! previouslysllocated by the M 1 ! ~ -.»• DEWltt f tyP - A group df DeWitt Twp. Clinton Gpuftty Tax Allocation'Board, Alicia Kidney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kidney residents h&ve not given Up their fight EarjiCDfcWi^oivnshlp officials were against a 1-mill tax assessment they claim told by the County "Board of Commissioners is illegal. * ' that the l mill should not be levied Their position coincided with the advice given the Propose new nursing fa-.".* i%V.:; - ";-IS The latest in their fight against the 1-mill board by Jon Newman, Clinton County took place last week when they, through a prosecuting attorney. private attorney, filed a class action suit with the State Tax Tribunal. Rep. Stanley Powell was asked to obtain an opinion on the matter from Frank Kelley, home in St. Johns The petition asjts for reimbursement and Michigan attorney general, who asked the redetermination of the property tax mill, LANSING--The state has been asked to shape of a wheel, with the spokes being township should follow the directives of the issue a certificate of need for a proposed wings in which patient rooms would be which was levied by the township to finance Board of Commissioners and prosecutor. police and fire protection. new nursing home in St. Johns. located. The rooms would be semi-private The amount in controversy is ap The class action suit is filed on behalf of The proposal, submitted by Meadowview and would house patients who needed basic, proximately $48,000. ' all residents in DeWitt Twp. Manor, Inc., was filed with the Division of intermediate, and skilled nursing care. Much of the argument by DeWitt Twp. Petitioners for the suit are Max and Joan Health Facility Planning and Construction Other components of the faqihty would centers around the fact the 1-mill was never Calder, Robert and Gertrude Pope, Levi and of the State Health Department It calls for include nursing stations in the central corps Alta Reed and King Arthur's Court Inc. included on an election ballot and submitted the construction of a new 129-bcd long term area, plus rooms for supporting services Jason Deveraux, 4 years care facility on South Scott Road, which, such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, when completed, would replace the Rivard dining, and recreation. Seek items Nursing Home. The Rivard home is a 32-bed The planners say that the patients who are intermediate care facility at 311-313 East admitted to the facility would be financed by Community will ring Higham Street, which, according to Mich. private resources, Medicare and Medicaid, Dept. of Public Health news release, is not in and Blue Cross. for museum conformance with modern nursing home The estimated cost of the project is standards. $1,390,000 There is a projected completion . in Bicentennial year The proposed home would be built in the date of June 1977. The Clinton County Historical Society has ST. JOHNS-America's 200th year will be rung in literally in St. Johns accoiding to a museum building and now they would Shirley Karber, coordinator for the Clinton County Bicentennial. . '* appreciate help by Clinton County residents Two St. Johns churches, the United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church, will in furnishing the house items of historical conduct chime concerts beginning at 11:40 p.m. New Year's Eve. interest m Clinton County. Thomas Hollen of Then, at 2 minutes to midnight, all churches throughout the community of St. Johns are St. Johns has been appointed director of the invited to participate by ringing their bells or chimes. museum at 1004 S. Oakland, St. Johns. At midnight, the St. Johns fire whistle will blow, welcoming in the 1876 Bicentennial The County Board of Commissioners has Year, granted use of the building for 1 year. Hollen has been a resident of St. Johns for ite years, moving here from Aurora, 111. where he served on the Museum Board of the Aurora Historical Society, Hollen recently 'attended a conference dealing with the operation of small museums. The conference was sponsored by the History Division of the Michigan Dept. of State. Plans call for the 6-room museum to be opened after the first of the year and donations are currently being sought. It is asked that donations be items of vintage no later than 1930 except in the case of collections. The museum board is in terested in items that have particular historical significance in Clinton County. Needed as soon as possible are curtains and storm windows. Persons throughout the county are invited to donate items of historical interest to the museum. Those interested may call Hollen at 224-B173, Early deadlines for holiday
Due to our early New Years edition to be on the news stands Tuesday night, early advertising and news deadlines have been set. , Laura Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green, 600 N. Clinton, is shown in the All advertising should be in the County Christmas stocking and cap provided each baby born at Clinton Memorial Hospital during News office, 120 E. Walker, St. Johns, by 5 the month of December. The stockings are made by Clinton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Tom Hollen displays empty cupboards p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. puppet committee members. Mrs. Oliver Montigue is chairman of the committee. Laura Leslie Fonger wilt help ring in the Bicentennial year when she plays the at museum that you can help fill. See AH news copy should be in the office by 9 was born Dec. 15. chimes at the United Methodist Church New Years Eve. See story above. story at right. a.mF Monday Dec. 29, SHOWTIMES: STARTSTHURSDAY Dec. 25 "There Has Never Been Thurs, - Fri. • Sat. - Mon. - Tuej. ROBERT 2 Showings 7 & 9 p.m. An Adventure Thriller Quite As Sunday Matinees 3 & 5 p m. CLINTON THEATRE thru ROY SHAW RICHARD Sunday Evening 7 & 9 p.m. SCHBDER DREYHISS Terrifyinqjet Enjoyable As "JAWS1' ^50 I „]!» A'lHilfi— Hi, iVlshnlr|f. » ' $JM ST. JOHNS Dec. 30 JAWS ADULTS CHILDREN CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1975 «-^ *tt^ Expectant Parents
organization '..-. .•.••••:>-,u>« If you are in your third or separately, The charge for this fourth month of pregnancy, you 4-week segment is $8. might consider attending ex A 2-week breast-feeding class pectant-parent classes at cost $5. Clinton Memorial Hospital Scholarships are available for beginning January 19 at 7:30 those who are unable to afford SILENT NIGHT p.m. the classes. The 12-week course is The dates are as follows: May the message of that first sponsored by the Expectant -First series begins Jan. 19 Parents Organization, a non and will meet Monday evenings Christmas light our way to peace. profit educational service for from 7:30-9:30 p.m. people in the greater Lansing -Second series begins April G Area. The course is designed to and will meet Tuesday evenings . «ifni»^*Si MAYNARD • ALLEN STATE BANK cover all aspects of pregnancy from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. W^TPHALIA with special attention given to -Third series begins June 29 the physical and emotional and will meet Tuesday evenings changes peculiar to pregnancy. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Active participation by -Fourth series begins Sept. 21 s fathers-to-be is encouraged. and meets Tuesday evenings 'Tisjhff season lor [oy, Ihoughlfulness and The course is taught by Clara from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 1 Lee and Janet Pline, both Ihcmfc Your* So we're taking time lo say jusl The classes are open to any Are you an expectant parent? See story at left. that, and wish you a very Happy Holiday. Registered Nurses. expectant parents who are The 12-week course costs $20 planning to use the hospital and covers the nutritional needs facilities in either Lansing or St. of the expectant mother; Johns. Bob's Auto Body physical and emotional changes Clinton Memorial Hospital CNB&T names of pregnancy; relaxation, has donated classroom space, 800 N. Lansing Ph. 224-2921 breathing and exercises for the the use of audio-visual aids and expectant mother; and post mats for use in the relaxation vice-president natal care of the mother and classes. child. For those mothers in A Grand Rapids native, will soon be joining him in St. $$& CLflSSIFIEDiiDS! terested in breast feeding, Expectant Parent Michael J. Wisinski, has been Johns, The couple has four special instruction will also be organization is supported by the named vice president of Clinton children. offered. community funds which have National Bank and began his In addition, participants will been used to purchase fdms, •duties Monday, December 15. receive help in filling out their visual aides, slides and According to executive vice hospital forms and a complete equipment. president Gayle Desprez, tour of the hospital. Pre-registration" forms are Wisinski will serve as loan ffiHifflO^ A 4-week session teaching available from local doctors. administrator and be respon ^l!M*l|?Hh. relaxation, breathing and For more information, contact sible for the entire lending exercises with a tour of the function of the bank. ALMA, MICHIGAN The Yuletide gives us the opportunity to pause and « JanetPline at 224-4373; or Clara express our appreciation for your friendship and pa- S hospital can be taken Lee at 224-2645. trcnage, ami we all at Rehmann's extend to you a 3 warm wish that you may have a very— g Voter registration LOYD'S Joyful Christmas | BhoeduHui cud. Mew and a * Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48656 Happy New Year- | system continues SALE STARTS 9 REHMANN'S I to soar in state DECEMBER 26th Voter registration ap minute flooding of voter plications are continuing to registrations and voter THOUSANDS OF PAIRS ON SALE and Employees j pour in at Secretary of State registration drives just before driver license offices, at a rate each major election. even higher than originally In addition to simplifying the anticipated, according to voter registration process, the May the Secretary of State Richard H. new system provides an ef Joy to spirit of His Austin. ficient new mechanism for ,-t -r.r -ir-i '. ']Y- . birtwrtyourheartnh warm3 "After just two months of altering clerks to the names of operation under the state's new voters who apparently have Michael J. Wisinski the s~^Worlu;^ ' -.y ;H -•'• ' with combined voter registration- moved out of the state. / . A ^ V4*.. joyoui„„„„Ds i„„loveD . driver license system, a total of Whenever a Michigan driver Wisinski joins Clinton 77,604 voter applications have applies for a driver license in National after 8 years with Old been received. As in October, another state, Austin's office is Kent Bank in Grand Rapids 1 about half were for new voters notified. The Secretary of State where he was assistant vice (37,499) and half for changes of then sends a notice to the clerk president in the commercial ^address (40,105)." Austin said. in the applicant's old com loan department. During his munity-advising the''clerk t%f* time there, he was employed in ' "He added, "Of particular- the applicant has moved'to an several credit and loan w interest is the fact that the rate out-of-state address. capacities. Earlier employment of applications is increasing^ Austin indicated that the included 20 months as inventory rather than slowing. For* change of address category is control coordinator with example, during November a creating some processing Federal Mogul Corporation's total of 41,926 applications were problems because many people international distribution processed, compared with don't* realize that their post center at Coldwater, Michigan. 35,678 for October.': office address is not necessarily Wisinski graduated from New .voters include people the same as their legal Grand Rapids Catholic Central, moving into Michigan from residence for voting purposes. Grand Rapids Junior College other states, as well as other "For example," he said, a and Western Michigan SILVESTRI PAINT & SUPPLY residents not previously person with a mailing address University where he received a ST. JOHNS TED h D1NA Phone 224-2784 registered. The change of ad of Jones Street in Mason act B.S. in 1965. He has since un dress category includes persons ually might not be a voter in dertaken graduate work at renewing registrations which the city of Mason. Instead he WMU and completed a number have lapsed, as well as persons might be a voter in Aladein of business and financial study who simply have moved within Township, or Vevay Township, programs. the state and are "trans or some other township." In addition, he has been ac ferring" a current registration This is why it is helpful to call tive in a number of business and MEN'S from one election jurisdiction to the county clerk's office when professional organizations another. you move to a new address, to including Grand Rapids SALE SHOES "It appears certain that more ask which election jurisdiction Jaycees, St. Thomas Church, than half a million added voter you now live in. Then, when you National Association of Credit MEN'S FLORSHEIMS registrations will be processed fill out a voter • registration Managementand Grand Rapids by the new system before the change of address form, it can Central YMCA. 95 WOMEN'S 1976 elections," Austin noted. be sent directly to the correct Wisinski's wife, the former VALUES OVER S40 NOWJVST *29 election clerk's office. Marie Kloska of Grand Rapids, SELECTED SNOW BOOTS These registrations do not 95 include the regular year-around VALUES TO S34 99 NOW ONLY *26 registration activities of 25°/«O OFF election clerks in their own offices. Most local election clerks feel the system will help spread the LADIES voter registration load more evenly throughout the year » HANDBAGS eliminating the traditional last Average daily property loss from fire in the United States is 1,541 homes, 299 apartment 20%-30% buildings, 61 schools and college buildings, 11 churches, 211 stores and offices, 59 restaurants, 131 industrial MEN'S DEXTERS plants, and buildings on 92 PEDWINS farms. VALUES TO S29 00 99 Thisyear NOW 19 ignorance Rsdwin. could PREMIUM GRADE SOREL BOOTS
kill you. (m REG.S3600 $OQ95 Ignorance about colon or rectum cancer. Because there's an exam called Ask About The Children's Safe a procto which can detect these cancers early, while they're most curable. Let us follow the Star 1 LARGE GROUP AT 30 ^ OFF If you're^ over 40, make sure ALSO LARGE GROUP KIDS TENNIS SHOES 30% May the riiflliaiiei; of love- your doctor gives you of Bethlehem to peace. OFF ami friendship brighten ench a procto as part of your health checkup. "W£ WELCOME JUST LOOKING" ALL SALES FINAL «lny of the ^ulethle senson! Mark Knowles, mgf. ' No Returns On Sate Merchandiw TU$ Dick & Lois DeVuyst, owners EGAN FORD SALES BECKER 105 W.Superior St. -Alma* 63-1865 " * AND EMPLOYEES AMERICAN FURNITURE INC lLOYD'S St. Johns FOWLER 200W. Higham CANCER SOCIETY Mt. Pleiunt, Mich. 46656 r-
,>.t December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN I'JJJ, J J . J A .1 } \ t » » > ) * ) i » » I \ \ t > 1 > \ .1 I I M .» .M I .» .)..).J'. >. i? Golden Gloves tourniament
M @L %..., Any Clinton County area boys All boys should bring tennis Tournament tickets may be * February or early March at the r > interested in boxing in the 1976 shoes, and sweat shirt for purchased at Pierce Bakery in '* high school in St. Johns. Golden Gloves tournament practice. The boxers will be St. Johns. Should any boy, or parent, must register by Jan. 13. trainee!, and coached by Wayne The Clinton County Boys- 'have any questions they may Practice sessipns are being held Beaufore, Doug Brya, Ernie Club, is planning to stage a "'contact Wayne Beaufore ph. at the Little League building George, „ and Dave Vallin. annual boxing show in late*.;224-2442. back of Bee's Chevrolet South US-27,Mon. thruFri.7to9 p.m., BLESS YOUR Sat. and Sun. 2 to 4 p.m. Boys must be 16 thru 25 years of age to be eligible to enter tour nament, There will be 3 divisions, sub novice, novice, P HOLIDAYS AND and open. Sub novice-16 or 17 years with no previous bouts Novice-18 to 20 years that NEW YEAR haven't had over 5 wins tipen-20 thru 25 years or has had over 5 wins or has been in military service. There will be 11 weight classes. sea ted Bevereaux Glen Feldpatisch Light Fly — 10(5 and under Fly — 106 to 112 Bantam — 113 to 119 Feather-^- 120 to 125 n Pease Keith Dalton Light — 126 to 132 Light welter — 133 to 139 , Welter - 140 to 147 Light middle — 148 to 156 Middle — 157 to 165 Cecil Vlles Donna Huaenik * Light heavy — 166 to 178 */ }• -f- Heavy — 178 and over Santa's helpers are busy with their last-minute Christinas preparations. These helpers belong to RISE The district tournament will [Religious Instruction Services and Experience] which is a release-time program for youngsters in Don Pease Donna Tingay *^ l be held Jan. 21,23, Feb. 4 and 11 grades 7-12. These students have been busy during the last month cleaning and sorting toys collected in at the civic center in Lansing the "Toys for Tots" Skateat Ranch Roller Rink. The toys will be distributed to about 150 needy families The State Championships will in the area through Community Services Advisory Council. Shown^jn^lje picture from the left are: be held March 5 & 6 at the civic Clarence Stoddard, Bob LaBrie, Pat Klein, and president of the group, Mike Brockmyre. These boys are center in Grand Rapids. all ilth graders. ' ^ , John flak Robert Dennis ^ Chicago trip I wish to thank all of ntf$ustomers for their / Stanitaith K Bill Thelen open to everyone business throughout the years I was in the ser and arrive in Chicago at 12:00 vice station. It was greatly appreciated. Merry LANSING -- Hop aboard noon. Departure time on Sun Christmas and Happy Jle^f Year to all of you. Lansing Community College's day, February 1, is 3:25 p.m. weekend excursion to Chicago, Arrival in East Lansing is Hark Hunger January 31-February 1» and sceduled for 8:55 p.m. Frank Luneaok enjoy the many sights of the -Sincerely, "Windy City." The $27 fee (per Those interested in the Wesley H. Smith person based on double oc Chicago trip have until January Formerly Wes' Service cupancy) covers round-trip 16 to sign up in Room 201 of the train fare and overnight ac Student Personnel Services V. ^Oeraldlne Stewart Hike Schneider commodations at the Palmer Building, 430 N. Capitol. House. Sightseeing attractions, all within walking distance of the hotel are: Adler Planetarium, GordMi Uribo Al Bosung Buckingham Fountain, Mid west Stock Exchange, Marina City, Chinatown, Brookfield %Q%» Museum, flfo.Scfence.,and fit])'*/ [}«.'!-J. V n * «)J Industry, Art Institute, of Chicago, Fields jMuseum of Gin "S)*""^ «ar« ,„v »,.,„*• Natura] Hi^toi^y, , Shedd Aquarium, Haeger Potteries, The Royal London Wax Museum, Old Graue Mill and Francis Feldpmaeh Henning Museum, Sears Tower, and Lincoln Park. According to William Zuhl, Director of Student Activities, "After the great response we JlmRuff had to our December trip we decided to go again. People really enjoyed it as a change of pace, a sort of mini-vacation." LCC's travelers will board Dutch Greene Forrest Swatman their train at East Lansing at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, January 31,
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Brian Ritter Ed Fsrior * ^ ... and may this season bring much Bud Thrilen Pat Thelen cheer to your home and heart in every way. Very sincere thanks, too. Hark Root Wayne Petersen S&H To* Hollis FARMS Corner of French Rd. Bernard Felo^attshh/ at U.S. 27 s Leota Hathaway i s' ST JOHNS I , | ( ( rWY't ~» i i i i »»»»» t i »» I_J_ M »»»>.» .M ».»»» J CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1976 \Clinton County News s j Family and Society }
Burba-French wedding Vanessa Jaquish marries
Judith Kay Burba became the Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Burba Miller officiated from an altar bride of Gary Michael French in of 3300 N. Michigan, Saginaw. decorated with yellow Lynn Warner in candlelight ceremony a double-ring ceremony at the The bridegroom is the son of chrysanthemums and rose- Holy Family Catholic Church in Mr, and Mrs. Harvey French, colored roses. Vanessa Marie Janquish length mantilla, which was also Keith Yockey, Dana Viges and Saginaw, Nov. 29, / R-3, St. Johns. Organist, Butch Rousseau, became the bride of Lynn Ray trimmed with Venetian lace. Bill Williams. The bride is the daughter of The Rev. Father Joseph accompanied vocalist Greg Warner in a double-ring The bride carried a bouquet of A reception was held in Niles Smith. They performed ceremony at the United pink and red-colored roses Hall immediately after the "Sunrise, Sunset," "We've Only Methodist Church of St. Johns, arranged with a background of ceremony. Host and hostess Just Begun," and "Wedding the evening of Nov. 15. baby's breath and statice. were Mr., and Mrs. James Song." Rev. Brian Sheen conducted Lisa Spitzley, friend of the Mohnke of St. Johns and Mr. the service from an altar bride, was maid of honor. and Mrs. Walter Viges of The bride was given in decorated with red roses and Bridesmaids included Diana Greenville. erry marriage by her father. She white carnations. Warner, sister-in-law of the The newlyweds honeymooned approached -the altar wearing The bride is the daughter of bridegroom; Janice Bancroft, in Upper Michigan and Canada an empire-styled gown Mr. and Mrs, John Jaquish of sister of the bride; and Debbie before making their first home featuring a white-lace bodice. 6460 DeWitt Rd., St. Johns. The Jaquish, sister of the bride, at5112TownsendRd.,St. Johns. Chri/tmci/ The sleeves and hem of her bridegroom is the son of Mr. Christine Baldwin, cousin of gown were also trimmed in and Mrs. Ray Warner, R 2, the bride, was flower girl. lace. The bride wore an elbow- Townsend Rd., St. Johns. The bridal attendants wore length veil fashioned from lace Shirley Williams ac pink empire-waisted gowns that matched her gown. companied herself on the guitar trimmed with burgandy rib The bridal bouquet was made performing, "The Wedddng bons. of pink roses, white stephanotis Song." Donald Valentine sang The flower girl was dressed in and baby's breath. "The Lord's Prayer," "One a white empire-waisted gown Mrs. Jeanne A. Ahers, sister Hand, One Heart," and "We've trimmed with pink ribbons. of the bride, was matron of Only Just Begun," ac The mother of the bride wore honor. Mrs. Deborah L. Egerer companied by organist Elanor a floor-length gown fashioned was bridesmaid. Both bridal Williams. from soft-pink-colored attendants are from Saginaw. The bride was given in polyester knit fabric. They wore dusty-rose colored marriage by her father. The mother of the bridegroom empire-styled gowns, featuring She wore an empire-waisted wore a floor-length gown long raglan sleeves and man bridal gown which was fashioned from a bright-pink darin collars. fashioned from a white jersey knit. The mother of the bride wore polyester knit fabric that she Both mothers wore white a champagne-colored floor- made herself. The gown was orchid corsages. length gown featuring an ac- trimmed with Venetian lace, Kevin Parker was best man. cordian-pleated skirt and with long lace sleeves. It Groomsmen included: Leslie chiffon sleeves. She wore a featured a scoop neckline and a Warner, Jim Schumaker, and corsage fashioned with pink detachable chapel-length train Mark Williams. Brent Warner carnations and yellow baby trimmed in Venetian lace^ was ring bearer. roses. The bride wore a chapel- Ushers were Mark Bancroft, The mother of the bridegroom wore a floor-length apricot- colored gown. She wore a With old-fashioned warmth and lots corsage fashioned with white of good cheer, we wish you a Merry carnations and peach-colored Merry Christmas baby roses. Best wishes of the Christmas... and thank you for your Bruno Tymich was best man. fVi. i*— '• ••— • hoi season, friends, Groomsman was Stephen and grateful thanks. continued friendship and patronage. Ay res. Ushers were James Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Warner Michael Paul Ramsey, 18, Kurt Willard Lee Ferden, 19, French and James Burba. 3694 Round Lake Road, DeWitt; R2, St. Johns; Sandra Lou THE GREENERY About 300 guests received the Rebecca Sue Sulkowski, 17.8623 Sanderson, 29,5303 W. Taft Rd., newlyweds at a reception at the Round Lake Road, Laingsburg. St. Johns. Metanie Humphrey and Pulaski Hall following the LukeAloysuisSchmitz,18,540 Roger William Tomlinson, 32, Debbie Sirrlne CENTRAL ceremony. Christmas Trees Recycled Cook Road, Pewamo; Sharon 3145 Maple Rapids Rd., St. Ph. 224-4461 Ph. 224-6434 Guests of honor included the Lucille Thelen, 17, P.O. Box 158, Johns; Carol Ann Well, 39, grandmothers of the Dexter Trail, Fowler. Route 3 Livingston Rd., St. bridegroom, Mrs. Isabel Klug of To Balance Our Ecology. Johns. Each year whole forests-of young spruce trees are William Robert Groom, 22, Laurence Mentor Phillips II, MICHIGAN Escanaba, and Mrs. Thelma 210 S. Gratiot St., Ovid; Kathy French of St. Johns. chopped down in their prime and displayed with 24, 1447 Linden St., Dearborn; decorations as Christmas trees in millions of Ameri Ann Smith, 22, 220 E. Oak Jane Marie Ohlmacher, 23, 438 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Michael can homes. After the two-week holiday season, they Street, Elsie. J L M French will .make their first • are discarded. <: , i < •' ' ' VSllejl Rd.,-Uai&in&'" .
the Joyous Christmas Season is here, piling our hearts with its spirit of happiness and good cheer, May you enjoy an abundance of pleasures May the blessed 7o ait owt $ St. Johns Plant BtikiktMii'. fam 'i RECALL tylWWUXCCt SEALED POWER CORP. ST. JOHNS FOWLER MAPLE RAPIDS AND EMPLOYEES s December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN h YOU AND rfmamce, enqaqemerifo f YOUR HOME-, Decorating Hints By Mary Bell Dear Mrs. Bell, tlovetho color orchid. Why do soma paople con sider it a lady's May you and your family enjoy color? . a happy holiday. ' Marga Holt RIVARD NURSING HOME Margo, ST. JOHNS Fashions in clothing and de corating have changed. Men are now wearing shirts and leisure wear of orchid, peach and pink **z>. and are generally equally as com- 'foi'table with these colors in . »iCLflSSIFIEDflDS! Cushing- th.0 home. V~ —HH|i"'"-^TJ4 n i • ,!S'=-1 1 I •S3T« "-IJlUi - 'WP A~ Devereaux M,J. Bell Do you have decorating pro blems? Write to Mrs. Bell or Mr. and Mrs. James D. stop m at Bell Furniture & Cushing of 2082 have announced Carpet where experienced de the engagement of their corators are happy to assist daughter, Karen Fay Cushing, you. 4601 N. U.S. 27, Lansing to Dave Devereaux. 48906 The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon P. Devereaux of 703 BELL Church St., St. Johns. FURNITURE The bride-elect is a graduate AND CARPET of St. Johns High School and 4601 North East Street * LCC college. The prospective bridegroom (North US 27) Lansing is a graduate of St. Johns High School. No wedding date has been We're waiting j A passing note: May your Holiday be merry and bright. announced by the couple. for you Schaffer-Barr to call Jim McKenzie Burr-Radina The Clmtiin Ciiunlj Ni-ws staff finds *i| impossible In Jllond Mr. and Mrs. Roland Burr of Community College and was a Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. and is employed by Michigan Hirelings nf ,itl ilubs .ind Agency, Inc. Saginaw have announced the 1974 graduate of Saginaw Schafer of 557 E. Webb Rd., National Bank of Lansing. nrBani7atuins I ha I lake pLiio m engagement of their daughter, Eisenhower High School. DeWitt have announced' the The prospective bridegroom liuy ,ind .nine (lintun Cmml> KyJe Jean, to Paul Radina, engagement of their daughter, is a 1973 graduate of Bath High And Ihero .ire insuffictenl lirnirs In 222 N. Clinton PH. 224-24)9 Radina is a '75 graduate of St. Audrey Ann, to Steven Lewis ih The Christmas spirit reigns all y\ FORMERLY ECONOMY SHOE STORE over the land. Hope it fills and warms your heart with happiness/For A happy 7k your treasured patronage, sincere thanks. SHOES Noel to all our customers X V GREEN PRINTING RONALD HENNING INSURANCE CAROL ANN SHOP 313 N.Clinton p h 121 N*. Clinton Av Clinton County News "If It Fitz e o • fy& not 06mtie tite %n* HAROLD SCHMALTZ-Advertising Director JIM EDWARDS-Editor . Editor, Lapeer County Press "by Jim Fitzgerald The answers to life's most perplexing questions acts as if she might be the demented cousin of the, can often be found in the Spirit of Christmas, if we Gabor sisters. ' would only look. And so it is that this Christmas I But all the men obviously love her. Even Bobby * am searching for the true meaning of those per Short at the piano bar, the best singer of Cole fume commercials on TV. Porter songs in the world, is reduced to singing*, TEN YEARS AGO THIRTY YEARS AGO Dec. 27,1945 Some viewers react frivolously to the tube but I incredible gibberish about the marvelous charms., Dec. 23,1965 take it seriously. For instance, the man keeps of Charlie the girl, thanks to Charlie the odor," g Clinton County's 18 man Robert L, DeGurse, 58, certainly not Charlie the Tuna. school organization committee prominent Ovid resident, saying "Flick your Bic, flick your Bic... " and D(4tn4ct jctdqeb and pay nateet. is waiting with bated breath for passed away suddenly Monday no one is propertly outraged. Except me. What does it all mean? Can a smell really drive the state committee's reaction morning in the Clinton men bananas over any broad who seeps it? to a recommendation that all Memorial Hospital as the result used to light a cigarette. The Surgeon General, The way I see it, smells trigger a memory In the midst of the state's fiscal woes, Michigan's district judges Clinton County high school of a heart attack suffered at his who outranks even Marcus Welby, long ago mechanism. If the odor reminds you of a past may take heart th^t, while many state departments are suffering districts remain as they are. home two miles north, of Ovid proved cigarettes cause cancer and other physical event which was pleasant, you react favorably. budget cuts and service cut-backs, the Legislature truly feels the The state committees Sunday evening. Funeral calamities. Therefore it is against the law to ad You like the smell of a new car because that was guidelines called for a for services will be held this vertise cigarettes on TV. before the transmission went out and the tires Christmas spirit of giving. mation of high school districts (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 But it is legal to advertise Bics. shredded. You like the smell of bread baking They have just granted all district judges in the state a $2300 that would have enrollments of o'clock from the Houghton The brain who made this decision will probably because it reminds you of those wonderful days not less than 2,000 students. Funeral Home in Ovid. Rev. next turn his talents to the problem of TV violence. before Sara Lee replaced grandmothers. annual pay raise. It would be fitting and proper if the judges Pour of the six high schools in William Blanding will officiate He will decree that no longer can bullets be shown So a guy will tumble for Charlie if the fragrance responded, "Oh, you shouldn't have." the county are well below that and interment will be in the on TV. Just guns. reminds him of a previous relationship in which figure. Maple Grove Cemetery of Ovid. Tobacco wouldn't be dangerous if it couldn't be his partner said yes, yes, oh lord, yes... We doubt the judges will say that, so we will -- You shouldn't burned. The real danger to health is fixe. So cer But what if today's Charlie smells like Mabel i, have. As a result of negotiations Mrs. Agnes Schoenhals tainly the world should not be encouraged via TV who, back in the nth grade, screamed and made r In a letter to the Otsego County Herald, Gov. William Milliken which have been in progress for Frazier, 62, former well known to flick its Bics. Unless, of course, the purpose is to you take her home and later told your mother you> St. Johns resident, died at noon roast its Ronsons. were a sex fiend? Goodbye Charlie. commented on Michigan's current financial situation. spme time, an agreement Saturday in Memorial Hospital 1(/ providing for the merger of the at Sturgis. She was taken to the But enough. I started to talk about a more im Obviously, there is no way the Charlie and,* He said, in part: ". . .Michigan finds itself with a potential Fowler State Bank of Fowler hospital early Friday suffering portant question: Can man be turned on by a smell Chanel people can successfully predict which,, budget deficit of $280 to $300 million." and the Clinton National Bank from pneumonia. She had been alone? Sexy girls on TV keep saying yes, yes, oh fragrances will trigger pleasant memories in',/ and Trust Company of St. Johns ill only a week. lord, yes. which men. They are simply guessing and hoping, ,*) Milliken continued, ".. .On Dec. 9,1 issued an Executive Order has been reached by the boards There's a commercial for a perfume called just as the women who buy the smells are guessing *" to the Legislature^ avoid a deficit that is prohibited by the State of directors of the two banks. Tire rationing will end on Jan. Charlie. It stars a skinny snip in mechanic's and hoping. Life is a gamble, especially love. And 1, Price Administrator Chester overalls who enters a plush saloon with all the that's what those perfume commercials really, , .Constitution. This order is the result of much hard work and a most Bowles announced. grace of a truckload of turkeys. She pats the mean. \ encouraging bipartisan effort, and I have every reason to believe doorman and swirls with a barfly and generally Wouldn't that flick your Bic? TWENTY YEARS AGO FORTY YEARS AGO that, with the support of our citizens, Michigan will ride through Dec. 22,1955 Dec. 26,1975 these hard times very well. Terms under which the Ford Christmas tidings echoed "I am aware that budget cuts aggravate many very real human Foundation has made a emptily through the cell block generous grant of $49,500 to at the Clinton County Jail on problems, but I believe we must do all we can to avoid the only Clinton Memorial Hospital were Christmas. Not a prisoner alternative, an income tax increase. I am determined that outlined this week in a letter to stirred - there wasn't any. "No L.G. Parrish, administrator of Christmas 'patients' this year," Michigan must fall into prolonged fiscal difficulties and I ask the the local institution, from H. says Sheriff John S. Barnes. support of all our" citizens in taking the very difficult steps Rowan Gaither, Jr., president "We had plenty of room but no of the foundation. The letter takers. necessary to avoif .this trap." indicates that the cash grants There is encouraging news on home and farm, and other and 49 per cent of the county One not-so-verySifficult step would have to say "no" to a $2300 will not be paid out until Mrs. Hattie E. Parr, 77, well a bill I introduced to give necessities of life. local road mileage are con sometime after March 15 of known and highly esteemed St. counties within the 87th District raise for each district judge which will cost the state in the neigh Johns woman, died suddenly at It has become more and more sidered inadequate. next year. and other counties in the state clear that additional funds are A law passed in 1972 borhood of a halMljillion dollars. her home, corner of Cass and more state-shared tax revenues Ottawa Streets, sometime needed if we are to prevent recognized the critical problem The fact is, judg^&are not paid all that bad in the first place. Condemnation jury trial of a for road construction and serious deterioration of county of county roads in urban areas during the night of Saturday, maintenance. If it can be agr&ed that the judges have actually earned a pay case in which the Michigan Dec. 21. Since the death of her road systems. by setting aside a portion of the Aeronautics Commission will husband, the late Henry T. This would be done by The present distribution funds allotted to county road hike of $2300, theijfthe state would be correct in granting the raise. seek to acquire 30 acres of land Parr, she has lived alone and revising the distribution for formula was worked out nearly commissions for use on urban It is probable that district judges throughout the state could in DeWitt township to extend a her death was not discovered mula for state-collected gas and 30 years ago to settle disputes road mileage. However, this runway of the Capitol City until Monday morning. weight taxes. At the present between counties, cities and the has not solved the problems of manage for another year or 2 on their salaries in the neighborhood Airport was set for February 8 time, counties receive 35.7 per Highway Department over the heavily traveled roads outside of $30,000-plus. by Judge Paul R. Cash in the Twenty seven days have cent of these funds. My bill share of highway funds that of urban areas which presently Then, when and if the state pulls out of deficit spending, the Circuit Court, Tuesday. elapsed since the Clinton would increase the counties' each should receive. only qualify for a "rural" County Board of Supervisors - share to 37.2 per cent. Although the system has designation. Legislature could have taken another look at the raise. Exclusive privilege for sale of. on Nov. 29,1935 - voted 14 to 3 in The amount that goes to the all souvenirs, food and drinks on' favor of appropriating a worked fairly well, in recent One of the provisions of my It does little to^ncourage Michigan's citizens to tighten their Department of State Highways years there have been bill would create a new the streets and in other public maximum of $1,500 per month and Transportation would be belts when the Legislature causes cuts in programs such as places was granted,to the St. to finance 45 per cent of the cost tremendous changes in the category for "medium density cut from 44.5 per cent to 43 per entire highway and trans road mileage" which would education and then turns around to grant a total of about $500,000 to Johns celebration of the city's of caring for unemployable cent. Cities and villages w,ouId birthday next July 18-22 in indigents in this counjy^he,, portation field. It is, therefore, help to alleviate the problems in persons who are already well paid. .-icontinue'.*to ..receive .the time to take another look at the those areas. clusive, by the City Com balance or 55 per cent, to be met ^remaining 19.8 per cent, j- - mission, Tuesday night, , ^by state* and federal funds: -formula and;-in-effecty bring it „'A medium density,area is '• 'I introduced the bill late in up to date. defined by the bill as a platted July and it was sent to the According to statistics area with buildings'not less than Jteitii toMtw editor House Committee on Towns and provided by the Department of every 400 feet. $w. ftidatd Allot Counties. There is strong State Highways and Trans I believe our county road support within that committee portation, Michigan's B3 systems should be second to Hktettyifo^att to report the bill out for floor county road commissions are none like our state highways. debate and vote. This is ex responsible for 87,000 miles of My proposal attempts to ad Dear Editor: about to buy gifts I wonder how word to the elderly. These are Ifynxt fytoiH, the Senate pected to take place sometime road: 25,000 miles designated as dress that goal in a small way. First I want to thank your1 many stop to think what the only a few things that we can after the first of the year. primary roads and 62,000 miles A way that does not increase entire staff for the cooperation greatest gift from them could give free but that would be The proposal has received of local roads. Of this total road taxes by utilizing existing the Blue Star Mothers h&yef be. appreciated more, and bring It's Christmas and time to be Christian spirit. Of course strong support from most mileage, 37 percent of the revenues in a more equitable received during the past ,£ear A word of encouragement to more happiness than money in a charitable Christian mood. youngsters with handicaps, county road commissions and county primary road mileage manner. from your paper. the discouraged, a smile to the could ever buy. , Sure, there's a lot wrong with physical and mental, deserve local units of government, Also at this time of year when forlorn, a lift to the helpless, an Merry Christmas to all of you State Government and education too. Only recently are however, the Department of hour with the lonely or a kind Blue Star Mothers #88 therefore some discouragement we beginning to deliver it. State Highways and Trans people are so busy hurrying and even embarrassment being Edna Eldred We have a good crippled, portation opposed the bill on the a part of it. But there's a lot of grounds that the transfer of 7 to good in it too. A lot of good basic children's program and programs for blind and deaf 8 million dollars to local com Christian purposes and ac munities would hamper their tivities that I am proud to be that .would be hard to argue against especially during this interstate highways program, St fk£«t4> involved in and you as tax program. (n tune with- tfe spirit of payers should be too. season. Christmas, we extend Recently, in what seems to be Michigan's mental health Even our much maligned a change in position, the program is a good one ADC program puts food in a lot Chairman of the State Highway Mr. and Mrs. Don Steavens, especially when compared with of stomachs that I wouldn't Commission suggested a new Lee, Robin and Kim; Mr. and other states. When I visit our want to be empty during this look at the use of Michigan's Mrs. David Steavens and mental institutions I always holiday season, Motor Vehicle Highway Fund to family, Brian, Debbie and wish we could do more, enhance the total transportation Cindy of DeWitt and Mrs. Ray especially for the children. But I don't mean you have to be a concept. Steavens of rural St. Johns I'm proud we're doing what we Christian to support these Much has been said about the enjoyed an early Christmas are. Who else would if we aspects of State government. need for a total transportation dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin didn't? I also think the new Moral people of all persuasions concept which includes mass Steavens of Taylor. emphasis on local treatment is support them. The Jewish good but it is going to require an transit, preservation of our rail Mrs. Ray Steavens remained people especially in my ex system, dial-a-ride, etc. In my active local effort by good perience speak out in favor of in Taylor for a short visit before citizens to accept these people. opinion, no transportation going on to Georgia where she these forms of basic care. package would be complete if it will visit another son and continues to neglect the THE WHEEL INN But only a scrooge could say May He Whose birth we celebrate ST. JOHNS SO. U.S. - 27 family, Mr. and Mrs. Norris SOME OF OUR newer school question of adequate financing Steavens, for the winter. programs have this same "Bah humbug, all state of local and primary roads. Our at this joyful season, bless you with government is bad!" rural taxpayers have to travel every happiness now & always! these roads daily to perform It's Possible Now their business and conduct then* With present knowledge daily routines. Rural areas are more than 100,000 additional completely dependent upon Bailey's lives could be saved yearly from motor transit in one form or cancer if everybody acted on another. These include such the American Cancer Society's basic things as getting to and advice to seek early diagnosis from work, transporting their - Music Center and prompt treatment ACS youngsters to and from school, also says: Get an annual health obtaining groceries, fuel for 120 N.Clinton St. Johns checkup. WE REPAIR AN WE ALSO GRIND STOP IN AND SEE fc, SELL SKATE PARTS SKATE WHEELS OUR MODERN & WRENCHES *?* FACILITIES Season's best wishes to all!(^-^ WhenJVas The Last Time YOU Roller Skated? It has been a pleasure serving * FOR SALE you during this past year! ROLLER SKATES SKATE BOOTS JUMP STOPS SKATING BOOT COVERS SKATE CASES' SKATE WHEELS POMPOMS HYDE SHOE POLISH SKATING SKIRTS' TOE STOPS (Complete) SKATING SOCKS SKATE LACES FOR ALL YOUR SKATING NEEDS, IT'S FEDERAL-MOGUL ST. JOHNS PLANT © RANCH ROLLER RINK N. US-27 Next to Andy's IGA St. Johns PHONE 224-3023 December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN County News will publish series telling story of Revolutionary War The Clinton County News will present the who was defeated in the Battle of Point story of the Revolutionary War,in Michigan Pleasant and later was murdered by and neighboring states with a special series Americans; Joseph Brant, victor over of Bicentennial feature stories beginning Archibald Lochry in Ohto; and Little Turtle, • Jan. 8, 1976 and continuing each week who subdued Frenchman Augustin Mottin throughoutJ976. de la Balm in Indiana. The series, "Thunder Beyond the Accompanying each of the weekly Mountains," describes events and per features will be a photograph, map or sonalities involved in the conflict in the Old drawing concerning the incident or per Northwest. -- the region west of the sonality described. Alleghenies which now comprises the states WRITER OF THE series is Gordon G. Beld, director of information services at Alma (Mich.) College, a former Grand Rapids newspaperman and teacher. His "Tales of Two Peninsulas," a series on Michigan history, was carried by several newspapers in that state, three years ago. i ' GORDON G.BELD • , Sinc.e 1959 he | has written individual Clark, Daniel Boone who was a captive at features and six, series for The Grand Detroit and at Old Chillicothe in Ohio. A Rapids Press concerning the history of 'Ww*i! -i*m the'Old Nprthwtsl lesser ,:nown American soldier to be in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. troduced to Herald readers is Robert Pat He has received several awards for design :.f ><>'>«/-: : terson who, despite wounds from a 1776 p, (),,Ai, (J YM of Alma College publications, and earlier skirmish with Indians, fought throughout this year he placed first in sports the Northwest during the Revolution. photography and second in photo story of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, On the opposite side was Henry Hamilton, competition sponsored by the Great Lakes Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. British lieutenant governor at Detroit, District of the Council for the Advancement SattfavteU 0wHfy%vit» Topics of the features will range from whom frontiersmen labeled "The Hair- and Support of Education. well-known incidents such as the capture of buyer" because of his policy of paying In Before moving to Alma from the Grand western outposts by George Rogers Clark to dians for scalps. Leaders of Northwestern Rapids area in 1965, he served as the first such less familiar aspects of the war in the Indians in their assaults on the frontiers chairman of the Historical and Cultural It was a busy day in St. Johns for Santa Claus Sunday when he made a few early visits. He is West as the role of the British Navy on the included the infamous Simon Girty and also Commission of the City of Wyoming and was shown above and below distributing gifts and holiday greetings to residents of the County Farm. Great Lakes. Charles Langlade, French trader at Green a member of the Greater Grand Rapids He later visited Clinton Memorial Hospital. His annual visit is sponsored by the St. Johns Jaycettes. Bay. Indian1 Mounds Park Committee. Well-known Indian chiefs whose exploits CHARACTERS in the dramatic struggle A graduate of Hope College, he holds a Iwgj«M«»yij. i^**^ ••m-Wj-*'^"*1 *•"-^p» y'fto"**"'t"rr~*"\& for the Old Northwest recalled in "Thunder in the Old Northwest are retold in "Thunder master of arts degree from the University of Beyond the Mountains" include, besides Beyond the Mountains" include Cornstalk, Michigan. Carson City Hospital announces appointment of new surgeon D.O. Degree from Kirksville Joining the staff of Carson thopedic Surgery. - I College of Ostheopathic In City Hospital is Charles J. Doctor Crosby received his > ternship at Grandview Crosby, D.O., a qualified B.S. Degree from Springfield \ Osteopathic Hospital in Dayton, specialist in the field of Or- College, Springfield, Mass.; His Ohio and also at Oakwood Hospital in Detroit and has completed a four year iTPAYSTO ADVERTISE... residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Blodgett Hospital in ADVERTISE WHERE/TRAYS... Grand Rapids. DOCTOR CROSBY'S specialized background in Orthopedics will add to the services provided to the people of the area served by the Carson City Hospital, according to a hospital spokesman. Doctor Crosby, his wife and two children are residing at ^ ii n i^iJrl '[)'>[!) »oV H r 'ifDr. Gharles J. Crosby ^ Rainbow Lake. ' \ 220 N. Clinton 220 N. Clinton St Johns TMIH! THE St. Johns Ph. 234 2719 urn Ph. 234-2719 TREASURE CHEST CHEST LAST MINUTE SHOPPING IDEAS C4(JuAtc«M- STOCKING STUFFERS PLANNING FOR A WEDDING? 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FOR 1976 WITH FIRESIDE DINING AT TARRY TOWN TAVERN BECK & HYDE FARMARINA ONE OF MICHIGAN'S Hours! Mon thru Fri g a,m.. g „,„,, SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION , LARGEST PARTS sat and Sun 9 a,m. • 4 p.m. Dinner Served from 5 to midnight DEALERS Locatwl on N. U&?7 6 Mi. No of St. 4ohw ^ Listen to the Musical Sound of Jim Basel EvmnuDE^ Phono 669-5015 Special New Years Favors EDINGER CHEVROLET Located 1K Milei South of US-27 OWitt Blinker light next to Rett Area SNOWMOBILES - Ca|| 224-3311 FOWLER PHONE 593-2100 8 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1975 I «T JOfiBPH-S CATHOLIC CHURCH B\ 1 Pewamd, Michigan v HIR«MsgrThornuJ.Bolter,MA '• Pastor Mrs. Candy hosfes$ Next Week in Daily Mast'7:301m x Saturday 4:30 pm * 7:45 pm Sunday 8:00 am * 10:00 am Si Holy Baptism • Sunday, 1 pm " for DAR meeting Sacred Confession • Saturday, 3:30 and Clinton County churches 7:30 pm Family Holy Hour for Peace • Saturday, 7:15 pm Mrs. John F. Caudy was Marshall. The ' President business meeting was con AH Churches in Clinton County arc invited to fend hostess to the River Wabaysin General's message was read by ducted by the regent Miss their weekly announcements to The Clinton Cowity Chapter, Daughters of the Mrs^Leo K. Pouch. The Maralyse Brooks. Mrs, Harold News. They must reach, us by 19 a.m. Monday to insure American Revolution for their National Defense chairman F. Millman the treasurer is now Gunnlsonville monthly meeting. Miss Shirley~J»ouch read an collecting dues for 1976. publication in the current week's issue. Devotions were given by the article on History Teaching The program was on Area chaplain Mrs. Dale F. Calder "Crisis" Seen from the DAR Revolutionary War Heroines, 7:30 pm Evening Worship from the writings of Peter National Defender. The sketches by Anabel Fersichetty COMMUNITY OF.STJUDK GUNNlSONVIUft KASMKTKR UNITKD MKTHOD1ST 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study every UNITKD MKTHODIKT CHURCH in the DAR Magazine. Mrs, FinSTCONGREGATIONAtCHURCH 4HIKCI1 Catholic Church Tuesday Clark and Wood Road* Maple Ave.atSlate Street, Rev. Emmet Kadwell. Father Jerome Schmllt, Pastor Donald B. Couzens gave her J1 7;30 pm Wednesday evening Prayer Rev PauSchlebner. Minister AverllIM.Carson,MInlster. T]. WIN. Bridge Service* Alpha Eta Chapter impressions of the State Con Sunday Worship Service 9:30am 6:00 pm Teen's Softball every Friday 9:30 am Church Service ference, Thursday, December IB ,,*-'• - ChurchSchool 10:30am Dally Mass; Mon and Thurs • 7:30 pm. 3:30 p.m. - Children* Choir Reto&aal Tues. Wed, and Fri 7:00 am I Illi'.V FAMILY 4'ATIMH 44* CHURCH 10;45 am Sunday School 4:00 p.m, - Junior Choir Rehearsal Sunday Mass: 9:00 and 11:15 am ;,I0Mabblt Read, Ovid Sunday, Dec, M Cl, Father Joseph Aubln entertains state presidentO N CHRISTMAS GIVING 9:« ajn, - Church School AKSKMlll.YMFCOI) 11:00 Bin,. Mornlna Worship S US-27 & E.Baldwin KASTDeWlTTHIBI,!-: CHURCH . A discourasad bunrtmrnan Jospeh F. Eger. Jr. Pastor 1 Non-Denominational) 11:00 am Mast on SuaJay The Alpha Eta Chapter of President, Miss Roberta Dye. Service ' ' 7:00 pm Evening Haas on Wednesday Westphalia pkksd up a copy of a maga- Hound Uke Road »1 mile East of US-27 Delta Kappa Gamma held its "This year's program," said xlrw, Ona of tha headlines In- 10:00 urn ' Sunday School Glen J. Fomham. Pastor Confessions 14:90 to 19:46 am Saoday Church Office Hours: 11:00 am - Morning Worship Christmas meeting Dec. 9 at the Miss Dye, "focuses on itrlflutd htm. Monday Ihru Friday j Area "Don't Just Do ti:30 pm - Youth Service Sunday John Wesley Center in Owosso. Emerging Awareness." 8:30 o.m. to noon / CALVARY HAPTISTCHURCII Somathlng-Stand 7:30 pm • Sunday Evening 10 am • Sunday School. Classes for all ST MARY'S CHURCH Thirty-seven members and Tel: 224-2636 Itcv Wayne Glassman Miss Dye stressed the fact Thtral" Of 7:00 pm • Wedesday. second and fourth ages. Westphalia one honored guest enjoyed a WMC 11 am • Morning Worship M-21atEtsiefld Rev Father James Schmltt that Delta Kappa Gamma [court* after •7MH pm • Wednesday evening service , 5:45 pm • Youth Fellowship, Senior. 14 dinner served in holiday 9;45 am Sunday School Rev James J.Schmltt-Administrator members should be driving reading tha arti- and up: Jet Cadets, 10-13 Phone 587-4201 surroundings. 11:00 am Morning Worship forces in the community. They |d« ha realized 7 pm - Evening Service that "Reverse FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Wednesday 1 7:00 pm Evening Worship Saturday Night Masses; 4:30 & 7:00 pm A short business meeting was should be interested in com PRICE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer meeting conducted by the president, 'Enslish" was 200 East Stale Street Darold1 D.Boyd, Pastor 7:30 pm • Bible Study and Prayer. Sunday Morning 6:00,8:00,10:00 munity activities, in legislation placed on the phrase to attract Box 123 445 Division St. E. Lawlng Supervised nursery Tor babies and small WeekdaysMonday&Friday7:15& H:20 Mrs. Etta Smith. St. Johns, Michigan 48379 i-hlldren in all services, ST PAUL* Ll'THKH AN (llURdl am and in politics. They should be hit attention. Now often we Phone 224-7228 , "'An open door to an open book" .... A Fowler Tues & Thurs 7:15 & 8:30 am A "Thank You" from Edna ready to take their rightful are challenged by tha thought 9:45 • Church School H.E.HOSSOW. Pastor Francis Carl Johannldes, Minister •, 11:00 am • Worship Service Bible preaching church with 0 message for Wednesday 7:15 & 7:30 pm Whittemore was read ex places in the world and "stand of Christmas to do something \ou.. . . 9:00 am Worship Holy Days5:30,7:15& 11:20 am.7:30pm for someone less fortunate Women's Society • last Wednesday of !b:00 am Sunday School pressing her appreciation for up and be counted". Church School 9:30a.m., each month. Dinner at 12:30 pm. Business Wednesday Evening Mass 7:30 pm than ourselves. How often we Worship Sertve ll:00a.m meeting at 1:30 Wit Til Itll.KY HIHI.Kt HCHCH the flowers and cards sent her let the challenge slip away Each Wednesday •" UMYF meets each Sunday at 7 pm. ft lllard Farrier, Past or when she was confined in the "If you are retired," said without putting it Into action. Chapel Choir 6:30 p.m. Council of Ministries - last Monday of located • j mile east of Francis Road Fowler Area hospital. Miss Dye, "you should still be so, this year, "Don't Just Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. each month at 8 pm. imChadwickHoad STPAULLUTHERANCHURCH 8:30 p.m. Maple Rapids It was voted to accept Lucille active in school affairs and in stand there. Do something!" Prayer ond Share Administrative Board - the first Sunday Fowler, Michigan Bach Thursday of each month following, a co-operative 11) urn - Sunday School Sewards request to become a community affairs. You have Do something for the cause of Carol Choir 4:Wp,m. noon dinner. It am • Worship Service H.E.R0SSOW, Pastor Christ first of all, for It It Hit reserve member. The members years of training and ex birthday we are celebrating, A Tuesday, December 16 7 Senior choir rehearsal • each Wednesday Area Council On Ministries 1mpKi.rr1iF.it AN ciii'iicii 9:30 ajn. Worship were asked for news items perience which should not be gift to the City Rescue Mis 5>?h- al 7:30 pm :!08W.HerbtsonRd. Wednesday, December 17 *-"- 10:30 ajn. Sunday School & Bible Class THE UNITED which are to be inserted in a wasted. Your knowledge can be sion, to tome Bible College or Membership Class B;00p,m. DeWitt MfrTOlODIKTCllUKCH news letter which will be of vital importance to the youth Institute, or some sound Mis Sunday, December 21 ps* JKllOV.WS WITNESS KS SundaySchool aam MOSTHOLY TRINITY tllCRCH Maple Rapdis Kingdom Hall published prior to the spring of today." sionary endeavor would surley Following the Worship Service fnjNIles Worship 10:30am Itcv Fr Albert J. Schmi It. Pastor Pastor Rev J.Thomas Churn please the Lord, Then seek out Han • Christ's Birthday Cake. Everyone 1993 North Unsing SI .STAND'S KtMSCOPAM'Hl'HCH Parsonage-Middleton meeting. Invited, \4J. Saturday Evening Mass - 4:30, 7:00 The members will take a some family with a need and Corner US-27and Webb Road o'clock pm Phone 236-7742 December 24th ' Tuesday, 7:30 pm • Congregation Itook itcv Glenn V. Cothey, Jr. Vicar The highlight of the evening holiday and meet again in bring pleasure to them by Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The Studies Text studies "The Nations Shall Sunday Masses 6:30. B:30, 10:30 am sharing with them from your Know Thai 1 Am .Jehovah -- How'! Residence 059-3067 Holy Days - Hnly Day Eve, 4:30 pm. 7:03 Sunday was a talk by the State March. choir under the direction of Gordon Church 1.69-3967 9:30 am Worship Service abundance. Then, if possible, Vandermark will present the short Ttiursday.7:30pm. Theocratic Minis' y o'clock pm. Holy Day - 6:30 & 8:30 am 10:30 am Sunday School attend Chruch Services on verionof the "MESSIAH"- 7:30p.m. School -Texts Used: -Bible"and "Aidto First X Third Sundays Sorrowful Mother Novem—During school Christmas Day, Just to please Friday, December 26 HUik' fnderstandlng" H:30 pm Service year 7:30 pm. summer moillhs 8:00 Meeting. Morning Prayer 9 am o'clock pm Tuesday the Lord whose birthday we Church office will be closed. Second & Fourth Sundays 7:00 pm Senior Choir Practice Wednes Chris Richards on ere honoring. If you will do Sunday, December 28 Sunday. 9:30 am • Public lecture » Hnly Communion 9 am Sacrament of Penance—Saturdays 3:30 to Cucn hy (tualificd Representative of Ihc 4:00 o'clock pm and after 7:00 o'clock day thit, 1 guarantee that you will Student Sunday . Walchlnwer. Bible ond Trad Society, pm mass 2nd Wednesday each month have tha best 'Merry Christ Men's Breakfast- 7:43 a.m. l«:30 am • Wutchlower Study • Current VAI.I.KY FAH.MS BAPTIST CHl'HCI I 1st Fridays • Thursday from 11:00 am lo 7:00 pm W.S.GS. study tour in Spain mas' you ever celebrated. Ture Tom Fowler will be the guest speaker. issue »f Ihc "Walchtower" magazine iMK.Stateltd l2:0Upm.3:30lo4:30pm& 7:30 pm until Thursday loosing 10.00 Bible Study Christian giving is not a gift Mudics. iill are heard and Valley of the Fallen, the exchange, but sharing with Pt'ltl.IC INVITED 9:43 am Sunday School Baptism • Sundays al 12:30 pm by ap OWOSSO - Chris Richards, others because you love N» COlXEtTlON TAKKN pointment. Other arrangements by GREENBUSH UNITED METHODIST son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill historical and picturesque cities 11:00 am Morning Worship Service appointment. CHURCH Christ. Have a good Christmas FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH nilH(llUKT11KX\ZAHKNK 5:in pm Youth Groups Beginning with Scoll and MarshallRoada Richards of 302 Lindy Lane, St. of Segovia, Avila, and Toledo, this year! 512 S. US-27 315 North l^nsing Street the 4lh Grade. ___ Pastor-Norman Wood Johns~is spendingih&month of and even the city of Ceuta in the^ SI Johns, Mich. ttev Kenneth Anderson 7:00 pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY Elsie Area -northeramosiUipj>fJVfrica. Pastor Peter F. Nleuwkoop Phono 224-7950 7:00 pm Prayer Service Sunday, December in Spain as part of" F.I-SIK METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 am Church School his study program at John • Students may take up to eight A fundamental Bihle believing church. 111:00 am • Sunday School .SOUTH Hcwrrrnintcii Itev David Utchf ield. Minister 11:00 am Church Services Wesley College. Chris, along - FIRST BAPTIST ll-on am • Morning Worship OF CHRIST UMW 4th Wednesday at 8 pm weeks of travel in a yearr both 9:45 am Bible School -& \ fi:lS pm • Young People's Service 2931 Herbbon heside DeWill High School 9:30 am • Morning Worship with 36 fellow students, left foreign and domestic, as part of CHURCH nam Worship Service * * *• 7-ffll pm • Evening Worship. Minister: DrJamesGirdwood 10:30 am • Sunday School. Supt Merle November 24 for their foreign 612 S. Whittemore (US 271 11 am Children's Churches ,nt - To] r.69-5OQ0Mr (.26-6006 Baese I.0WB UNITED their study program without Wednesday. 7:30 pm • Bible Study and METHODISTCHURCH encounter. Peter F. Nleuwkoop, Pastor 6 pm Youth Hour '^r. V prayer hour 9:20 am Bihle School additional cost. Jerry Wiedenbenner Chr, Ed. lu-30 am Morning Worship DIPI.A1N METHODIST Clll'HCH Cirner of Lowe 4 N. Lowe Road 7 pm Evening Worship % j,9„ The eager John Wesley Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Communion Weekly Itev David Litchfield, Minister Across from theEsse^cSchool PasUravel experiences have Each Wed 7 pm Bible Study andjprayer. 6:30 pm Youth Groups Pastor: Harold McGuire students-will engage fiii_an in- Morning Worship 11: A.M. 8 pm • Choir practice • Jr. Basketball Free Methodist Church included " EnglandiJfs!esL (Broadcast over WRBJ) Nursery for babies and small chlldreft for 305ChurchStreet 7:3(1 pm Evening Worship 10 am - Sunday School. Supt Kenneth tense study tour of the people, a[) service*. . ^, Phone 224-3349 Wednesday. Klger history, and culture of SpKinr- Germany, France Austria, "Evening Worship—7 P-.M Church office hours Rev. Rodney Dean -7:30 pm Hour of power: Prayer and 11 am • Worship Service Sunday, The group will begin their stay Switzerland, and Italy. Hour of Prayer Wed. 7:00 P.M. 9-12 & 1-3 Mon thru Fri *. „ Bible Study 9:45 ajn. SundaySchool Domestic trips have been to The Church that Preaches Sunday Thursday. FlltSTH\PTISTCIHRCH 11:00a.m. -, WorshlpHour "* in Malaga, Spain, and travel what the Bible Teaches hTJllllNSWrHIpAU'lU'lUXl, ,.p'' 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 7:3i) pm Catling Program 7:00p.m. 1st & 3rd Week M.Y.F. northward to Madrid, where Florida, New York, Washington ('nrnerof MeadandWatkerjAj!!' 11:00 ajn. Morning Worship 10 am Sunday School Rev Cowley, Sup't Tuesday, D.C., the Chicago area, the* |tcctory406E.Walker 6:90 p.m. Evening Worship FlltSTHUTISTCHI'ltCH 11 am Worship Service 10:00a.m. Prayer, Study Group they will conclude the fourth Phone 224-2600 OFHeUITT.SBC 6:30 pm Junior & Senior B.Y.F. Wednesday, week of their tour. Sites along Grand Tetons, and other Office 224-2885 Wednesday Kev Jerry Cole. Pastor 7:00 pm Evening Service 7:30pjn. 2ndofevenmonlhtU,M.W. ~ the way will include El Escorial locations. 1973 Schedule , 6:30 p.m. C.Y.C. 11068 DeWitt ltd 7:00 pm Wednesday, Junior and Senior Thursday, 8:00 p m. Bible Study and Prayer Service E\ery Sunday H am Holy Communion Choir Practice B:00pjn. Choir Practice JD,» ^ j ~ 2d & 4th Sunday Mam Holy Communion T „L!:~ "1 T ' r V Sunctay School • 9:45 am, k A &r *1 ' r jindKerml 3*r USDA Whole 'US' ! bUWMMIHT ( . iiWl f&rms iRAOE MIXED FRYER PARTS l.iii.fifiS- !tl.".Jl)j Water hit i] (.>•;:. Lb ' fii 'i Hi. FT3 k.Wd ! KROGER MINI-MIZER COUPON | •• iKROGER MINI-MIZER COUPON !••'• 'Serve N Save - Sliced Free T Genuine U.S. No. 1 10-14 Lb Avg. Swifts Premium Regular, Reef, Or Maple Eckrich ;: .-ansa**1 IDAHO POTATOES BUTTERBALL CANNED SMOK-Y-LINKS AB.i. i> • $i Lb 10-Oz WtPkg Peschke, Any Size Package •ty'Stfi. Limit 3 With Coupqn ft* 5 Additional Purchase 1i Limit 4 With Coupon ft? 5 Additional Purchase • | EXCEPT BEER, WlNEi& CIGARETTES & OTHER COUPONS WITH PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS ROLL PORK GROUND EXCEPT BEER, WINE & CIGARETTES & OTHER Save COUPONS WITH PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS up to LIMIT ONE COUPON PER FAMILY up to LIMIT ONE COUPON PER FAMILY • Prices Gooo" Mon., Dec, 22 Thru Sun., Dec 28,1975. SAUSAGE BEEF ROUND Prices Good Mon., Dec. 22 Thru Sun., Defe^, 1975. „ Subject To Applicable State Er Local Taxes. Subject To Applicable State & Local Taxes. - /, •'. Mji 1 BXFv^ T a 1-Lb KROGER MINI-MIZER COUPON | Roll Lb &ROGER MINI-MIZER COUPON I Goal Whig* Birdseye Kroger , Hygrade West Virginia Whole Hygrade West Virginia '"Dl'TI . . rtf.'SW^.'': ;IJ( ,f), COOL WHIP eliiiU bi it fit T BREAD :«O.H EMI-BONELESS i^eiL ^ 1V|- m a 1%-Lb 9-0z Loaf WfGtn 1-Lb Lb Pkg Limit 1 With Couponi ft*5 Additional Purchase! 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Subject To Applicable State & Local Taxes. ^JVJ Onions Subject To Applicable State & Local Taxes!- LA Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni Kroger i*»t» Kroger2%MiIkfat .A Assorted Flavors, />•• "irK'-V Pictsweet EGG JENO'S CREAM FAYGO COOKED if»**H NOG PIZZA CHEESE POP picjww SQUASH l '<#Vl' 8-OzWtPkg' '/z-Gal Jug 13-OzWtPkg Quart Bottle 12-Oz Pkg tfe i carted tqusih i~ Assorted Kroger- i' ' .» Kroger Fresh Kroger Pint Sour Cream TOMATO a^- HAWAIIAN WHIPPING QUART BROWN & SERVE] PUNCH CREAM HALF & HALF JUICE ! 1-Qt14-OzCan Wh | c^i iTOMTQ^im 1-Qt14-OzCah >pping %-Pt Carton Each ' ^Sffl^[«iimiiBaB \ *3U r* 12-Ct'BOSI Pke&rtfil •v^ We Reserve Thn F:»ilil 1^ i ..»it OU.IMIIIIL'S Pncfts 8. Items EffwctiwK At Kroger In Clinton County M»n Dei- 22 Thru Sun Dm 28.1975 NOUP Sold ToOe-ilers Copyright 1975. The Kroger Co T T T » ). r * i i 10 CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST, JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1975 Bihliqal Group of Domestic Animals Present at the Stable in Bethlehem Scientists have establish to the biblical family, and (3) The large, broad-tail ed that domestication of- shepherd inspired writers ram's, and his odor is V Is used for bags and shoes. 1 'also the most economical, ed, curly-horned, creamy, to refer to Jesus as "The stronger. Its manure Is used for fuel animals first began in the i since he ate only a quarter deep-wooled sheep, that ap Lamb of God." Frisky goats were com cakes. For food, It supplies Holy Land several thousand- l/(as much barley as a horse. pear In so many biblical Il pared to wicked people, and milk. years before the birth of, The most menial of ani- The shepherds found com lustrations, came from Kur pensation for their loneli obedient sheep to gentle Christ. * . mals, he was famous for his distan at the head of the folk. From this we get stamina and sure-footed- ness in this loyal love from The ox, ass, camel and, Tigris-Euphrates valley, their sheen and in the peace Christ's parable of the final iheep are known as the bib ness. Humble as his status distinction between good was, he would bear the cam- which was the cradle of and beauty of the pastoral lical quartet of animals be-' biblical civilization. surroundings, whose revolv- and evil: "He shaU separate cause of their frequent' eleer on his back, and lead 6 them one from another, as e the long, stately strings of lng seasons they knew inti mention throughout the* Wild grapes, wild wheat, mately, and in the music a shepherd divideth his Old and New Testaments.^ ., camels across the desert. wild asses and wild sheep sheep from the goats." Even poor families, like •of their homemade pipes, grow in these Mesopotamian to which they sometimes (Matthew 25:32) All of these were probably Joseph's of HazaTreth, highlands today. People can People would choose a present in the stable when • • could afford one donkey, tralned'their frisky goats to Christ was bom. stul live here, near Mt. Ara dance, goat from the flock by t ^ which they trimmed with rat with almost no effort drawing lots, then turn it Oxen, when mentioned in, -blue beads and red wool to and some theologians feel loose in the wilderness to the Bible, may refer to bul-n show their pride of owner that the site of The Garden "v Goats Also on the die, because they believed locks, bulls, cows, heifers or ship. This simple beast was (5»ew inc. ? M *mj calves, all of which belong of Eden may well have been Domestic Scene they could impose their sins their mode of transport in located in this area. and misdeeds on the goat to the Bovldae family. to. Bethlehem and later for Practically every family 1 in Bible times owned at and its death would redeem The bullock was the young the Plight into Egypt. In Bible times, every Pal them. This goat was called TREE LEGEND male ox; bulls were male estinian family bought two least one goat. A family cattle; heifers were young lambs at- Passover time. could get almost their whole a "scapegoat." One of the many"" leg female cows; the ox was a The Bible Gives Sheep They killed one to eat at livelihood from the prod Camels Are Most ends about the Christmas castrated male bovine. ' Deep Significance the feast celebrating their ucts of a goat. From goat The ox, whose name is, safe exodus from Egyptian hair, tent and garment Picturesque of tree tells of Martin £uth- • Authorities disagree as to cloth, curtains and pillows er wandering through the synonymous with physical what kind 'of sheep existed bondage. The other, they Bible Animals strength, probably origin kept as a pet for their chil were made (i Samuel 19:13). Camels and Christmas ANIMAL FROM ISRAELI BIBLICAL ZOO, the Persian onager woods on Christmas Eve ated in Asia and appears to at the time of Christ. Three dren and as a future source Water bags, a vital neces varieties exist in Syria and seem to go together. The is a rare breed of wild ass, which, it is believed, Jesus and marveling at the have been the first domesti of wool for their looms and sity In these desert areas, Three Wise Men used cam cated animal owned by Palestine today, sprung food for their table. The were made of goatskin. Food rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Photo MICH A BAR-AM stars shining through the from the three wild sheep els in their stately Journey families in the Holy Land, lamb slept with the chil products Included milk, to Bethlehem to the scene branches of the fir trees. He was used for heavy farm- groups still found in Asia. dren, ate juicy grasses from cheese and meat. Even the work. Even the poorest fam 1 of the Nativity. They have Inspired by the sight, he (1) The Asiatic mouffler, their hands and drank from horns of the bearded goats a rather-regal bearing that ily owned at least one ox. depicted on Sumerian vases their cup. When the animal were used. became full grown, they has become-an Integral part cut a fir tree for his fam The word "cattle" orig -from early Babylonia, sup of the Christmas picture. inally meant "possessions'^ posed to have been domesti killed it and put down its The nimble, little goa^ of ily, set it up, and lighted cated around 3,000 B.C. meat for the winter, storing Bible times belonged to the The camel sees objects at it with candles to repre in Hebrew and included it in the sweet fat from Its flocks of sheep, goats and Caprinae section of the great distances and scents sent the stars.* other herded animals. , (2) The Egyptian, long- tail. The tail, which some large Bovidae family, which water long before the driver tailed sheep are related to times weighed as mwuVas Included oxen, antelopes, spots an oasis. A great asset an ancient breed grown in thirty pounds, was a real sheep and goats. Goats and in desert travel is Its "extra The Donkey, ,'„ the Ural mountains, long burden to the animal. sheep are closely related stomach" and a storage bin T>£W(tt A Family Favorite j considered the boundary but the male goat is beard in the hump which enable A Norse legend~ tells line which separates Asia The purity, meekness and ed, whilfc the ram is not. A it to travel long distances The donkey, or ass, wasj from Europe. loyalty of the sheep for its goat's horns differ from a without food or water. The how an arrow of mistletoe the most valuable animal I ' camel is also known for its was used to kill the young snarly temper and foul breath. , god Baldur, who was pro The camel's gestation pe tected against all injuries riod lasts a year, and pro that came from thVjpur duces only one offspring at a time. The baby camel DeWniCily Librarian elements. Mistletoe, \yhich stands 3 feet high at 8 days. And does not spring dire&ly It suckles its mother's milk from air, fire, watery or for a year* CliJirnuti, DeWitt Bicentennial t'mntimbion earth had the power tb-fle- Many valuable products come from the camel. Its stroy him. However^ $he hair is clipped in the sum gods restored Baldur-to' We extend our warmest* mer and woven into the fin life and. his mother, JTrey- est warm garments. Its hide ja, who was goddess pf wishes for the Christmas Season and the love and beauty, decreed We sincerely wish our many customers coming year. May He fill your heart with joy. that mistletoe" should be a and friends every blessing of the season. symbol of peace and tnat whoever passed * berieath W1LLARD REED AGENCY CAN DEES it would receive her kiss. DeWitt DeWitt DEWITT BUSINESS DIRECTORY ii A 4 VII....* .«'-! '1 i r in. c jii* The College of William and Maryj was chartered, in 1693 as an fl iz.' u s' It. THIS NEWS PAGE FEATURES "! n Anglican college in Williamsburg; Va. Throughout the colonial period William and Mary was the center of higher education in Virginia and Maryland; both of the tobacco colonies of the Chesapeake were taxed to finance its construction. It is the second THE HAPPENINGS OF kWELOOMB oldest college in the United States. The Wren Building is "the oldest to academic edifice in English speaking America in continuous use. Several of the building's first and second floor rooms have been |THE DEWITT AREA Historic carefully furnished as they might have been in the eighteenth century and along with the Chapel, are open to the public year around. The building also continues in daily use for classes and DEvvTTT faculty offices. According to an early account it was "first modeled Christmas SPONSORED BY THESE founded by Sir Christopher Wren," but was adapted to the Nature of the Oct 4,1833 Country by the Gentlemen there." The cornerstone was laid in 1695, Blessings and though fires in 1705,1859, and again in 1862 did serious damage, COOPERATING MERCHANTS the massive exterior waits are largely original. The building now To All... has the outward appearance it showed from about 1716. Here were educated lhomas Jefferson, James Monroe and other leaders of MAY YOU HAVE A the Revolution. VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY TERRANOVA'S ZIG'S Have a happy day and DREPS FOR OUT OF THIS WORLD DEWITT if you want to smile RESULTS THRIFTWAY I CENTENNIAL when the job is done call- - B'.V. CENTER Terranova's MARKET 3? Package Liquor §*j foreign) 113 S. Bridge St. Rentals , • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables CARPENTERS CONTRACTORS ;* •NurseryStock DeWitt, Michigan 48820 129 Bridge ** \ US-27 DeWitt, Mich. 12250 N. US-27 Phone 669-6445 Phone 669-9134 669-6745 669-9996 Phone 669-3157 - COMFORTEMP DOUGLAS B.TWISS R.E.S. INSULATIONS of Laingsburg All Forms of Insurance SPACE It BOOKKEEPING NOW OFFERS APPLIANCES - TELEVISION INTRODUCTORY Si SERVICE SALES & SERVICE DISCOUNTS WILLARD J. REED FOR Monthly Bookkeeping FRIGIDAIRE- To Clinton Area GENERAL ELECTRIC Residents \' AGENCY f, General Accounting '- RCA - SONY - KITCHEN AID - FREE ESTIMATES Income Tax Service SPEED QUEEN-LITTON. All Work Guaranteed RENT, HOOVER To Satisfaction 669-7604 218 N..Bridge 126 E. Main DflWitt PHONE {517) 651-6314 669-2211 Phons 663-7355 JOHN E. ALLEN 1 DEWITT BILL FOWLER SPACE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS FORD SALES SPACE ASSOCIATION FOR 2173 W. Cutler FOR M 669-3471 Meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. Monthly , RENT h New Homes & Additions 11323 N. US-27 RENT New Members Welcome Dewitt Remodeling - Roofing B Phone 669-2725 AMERICAN SELECT 3 MILLBROOK HOWE'S BANK MOBILE MEADOWS GREENHOVSE & TRUST CO. eufid HOMES < StJ BUILDERS WOODRUFF 8160 US-27 Lansing Areas Largest < Custom Building Funeral Service I '- OFFICE " Mobile Home Dealer r Phone 669-6465 DeWitt 116 Bridge St. Lots. Available 111 S. Franklin Phone 6699822 US-27 At Webb Rd. DeWitJt Mon. thru Fri. 9:30-5:00 DeWitt 669-3253 DeWitt, Michigan s Phdne 669-9335 , Sat. 9:30-12:00 r \ December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST, JOHNS.-MICHIGAN 11 Spaniola nameej, C SUftm 320 FITCH ST. - • IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, 2 OR'3 BEDROOM, LARGE LOT. $10,500. 141 W. OAK ST., 4-BEDROOM, 2-CAR GARAGE, HEAT ED SWIMMING POOL, NICE CORNER LOT, DEN, CAR PETED, BUILT-IN OVEN, GAS HOT WATER HEAT, NEW ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. 119 SOUTH EAST STREET, 4-BEDROOMS, NICELY LANDSCAPED CORNER LOT, GAS FURNACE, GARAGE, PARTIAL BASEMENT. 232 W. PEARL ST. IN OVID • 2 BEDROOM, NEW GAS Dick is Playing Santa Claus This Week .... FURNACE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. 1,000 FT. COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE ON M-21 NEAR BUY A NEW 1975 FORD AT INVOICE HOLLISTER RD. 217 N. MAIN ST. 3 - APARTMENT 12 - ROOMS, GAS 2414 SOUTH ST. CLAIR RD. 4-BEDHOOM SOUTHERN AND EVEN SOME; BELOW COST FURNACE, EXCELLENT LOCATION, LOW TAXES. LET COLONIAL ON 2 ACRES. 2 MILES FROM SLEEPY HOL- THE APARTMENT MAKE THE PAYMENTS. LAND CON LOW STATE PARK. LARGE BARN, 2 BATHS, FULLY TRACT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE. Several Demos Available CARPETED. NICE SHADE TREES. OVID-ELSIE SCHOOL DISTRICT. J REDUCED TO $40,000. MUST BE SEEN TO 1 ACRE ON 2703 N. HOLLISTER ROAD, 4-BEDROOM Th» holy spirit ol BE APPRECIATED. TO ALL OUR FRIENDS! HOME, NEW KITCHEN, BUILT-IN RANGE, NEW 2-CAR Chriitma* nachtt GARAGE, NEW GIN-1 FURNACE INCLUDING AIR CON- Heartiest greetings of D1TMMING, UTILITY ROOM, CARPETED, WASHER out with our good DICK HALLEAD AND DRYER INCLUDED. LAND CONTRACT POSSIBLE. the season! It's always wishM. Gilbert 0. Bovan, Broker a pleasure-to wish our OVID SERVICE friends the very best! Levey's Tony Sinicropi and David J. Hill ®IFORD Phone 834-5049 phone 834-5621 AGENCY Jim and Gerry Hostutler ' TRI-AMI BOWL Jewelry ELSIE "HONE 8624253 OVID PHONE 834-2288 Phone 834-5249 ELSIE Stlei Department open Mondiy St Friday tvtnfngi. ' OVID Strides Dflpirtmetil onen Monday evenings. Sales Representatives PH. 862-4300 12 CLINTQN COUNTY MEWS", ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24. 1975 1 ^) May apply for 4-H Chatter . •'' grain Sallotment 4*5r 4MMV> ccuftfi tveefond A reed grain allotment may percent or more of his livelihood By be established under the i&76" in the current year from the JOHN AYLSWORTH FeedGrafo Program for farms production of agricultural which did not have an allotment commodities; must have It's think snow time again for nutrition, diseases and RILEY RAMBLERS NEWS KNIT-N-STITCH REPORT in prior years and m£et> adequate equipment for the many Clinton County 4-H ;'eligibility requirements, Pete* parasites, breeding and foaling; The Riley Ramblers 4-H The Knft-N-Stitch 4-H Club production of feed grain; the members, leaders and parents with the last session covering members discussed the dif members answered roll call , LoDico of the Clinton County land must be suitable for the as they make plans to attend the ASCS Office, announced today. horse first aid, care of horse ferent 4-H trips as to value and from the question, "How can production of feed grains; and County 4-H trip award to while in transit and taking a costs, ways to help 4-H save you use what you learned in 4-H ft"'"»neithe r the owner nor the Traverse City, Saturday, Jan. look at the Michigan horse money, about the number of at home?" A committee is Interested producers should operator may have an interest 24 to Monday, Jan. 26. This 4-H program, Resource people steers enrolled for 1976, plus making plans for the Club's contact the County ASCS Office in any other farm for which a snow camp weekend will be include outstanding educators other items of interest. The Valentine Day Activity. Each of ".not later than Feb. 16, and file feed grain allotment has been held at the Twin Lakes 4-H from Michigan State Univer the members gave a health tip. Camp just west of Traverse club's next meeting will be Jan. an application, LoDico said. established. sity, Ohio State University and 13 at the home of Karl Schaefer. The members are learning A farm for which a new farm City. Clinton County 4-H'ers the University of Minnesota. more about other countries allotment is established may have been making(this annual The cost is $10 for the short To'fie eligible for a new feed trip to snow camp since 1948. through demonstrations by qualify for program payments course, which also includes a Maureen Asher on Mexico, . grain allotment, the operator notebook and printed material. PRANCERS SELL CANDY in the event program payments Camp capacity is 100 people, The Proud Prancers 4-H Club Vickie Kingsley on Japan, must expect to receive 50 are made in 1976. so trip award winners and non- Anyone 14 years and older, having an interest in horses, is, members are working on a Barbara Karber on Spain, trip award winners are urged to money-making project selling Barbara Lehnen on Alaska, and get their reservations in early,- welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the candy to raise money for Kendra Paksi on South Africa. with Wednesday, Jan. 14th as sponsoring a horse show this The club's next meeting will be the deadline. Trip award County Extension Office in St. Johns - 224-3288. summer. They discussed going on Jan. 5. winners will pay $13, whije non- roller skating in January or winners and adults wjll pay March. The members held a DOG DEPARTMENT $25.50. The cost is up this year, GLASS COLLECTION DAY Christmas party and a $1 _ gift Members of the Ear Flopper but where else can you have a The next glass collection day exchange. 4-H Club named other breeds of fun-filled weekend of two nights is Saturday, Jan. 3, and will be dogs besides leader dogs for lodging, six delicious meals handled by the Congregational their roll call. Peter Snyder cooked by Mrs. Heim and her Church Youth Group. People in ENERGY GAME received a new puppy, 7 weeks staff, plus insurance and St. Johns are reminded to set old, named Kathy, to train for transportation. Each year the Interested in learning more out the glass bottles on the curb about saving energy in the his 4-H leader dog project. group takes along 15-20 by 10 a.m. for pick-up, while Demonstrations were given by snowmobiles, toboggans and house? There is a household > f people outside of St. Johns are energy game that shows Jean Snyder and Stewart Clise other equipment for outside urged to bring the glass to the on "Dog Diseases." snow activities. / players how much energy they Fairgrounds between 9 a.m. consume in a year and how The weekend activities and and 2 p.m. they can conserve on energy PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON recreation are planned by use. To get your free copy of the The Eureka Go-Getters 4-H iUay the joys of Christmas... peace, committees composed of GUN SAFETY 20-page booklet, please write to: members learned about serenity and goodwill... bless members and leaders who The Westphalia 4-H Hot Shots Sea Grant, 1800 University photography as Andy Todosciuk attend this camp. This snow members are doing an excellent Avenue, Madison, Wise. 53706. gave an excellent demon you, your family and your loved camp weekend is filled with fun, job in learning about gun safety stration showing his old camera as some people have attended using B-B guns. Their en and how he used it to take his ones. Thank you for your support. this trip for years. Snow camp is thusiasm is making this new CHRISTMAS PARTY award-winning pictures. His the only trip that 4-H members , project really go as they are ATROUND LAKE photographs on the warm air may attend when they are not •learning about gun safety, The Round Lake Stitchers 4-H balloon series of "Up, Up & trip winners. handling of the guns while members enjoyed their Away" was one of the four Fricke The party committee really shooting and marksmenship. Christmas party and exchanged exhibits selected by Michigan £:*:•<-*•• - does an outstanding job in They are keeping a weekly gifts. Mary Witt gave a for exhibit at the National 4-H making plans for the Sunday score of their shooting ability to demonstration on making Congress in Chicago and the Farm Service evening party, highlighted with see how they are doing. I'll bet a flowers from wire and fabric. National 4-H Center in the crowning of the King and few members will ha ve a new B- The club now has a 4-H flag, Washington, D.C. Debbie Beck MIDDLETON PHONE 236-7358 Queen. Letters will be going out B gun of their own for Christ American flag and 4-H pledge gave a very interesting after Christmas to the Traverse mas, as they are showing their and motto banners that will be demonstration on cake City 4-H trip award winners and parents .how they have learned helpful in their meeting's decorating. 'Following the those who attended last year. to handle the B-B guns safely. opening ceremony. The business meeting, the members Non-trip winners should be in The members had an in members went Christmas enjoyed their Christmas party the 10th grade or older to really teresting speaker, Charles caroling Dec. 22. and exchanged gifts. enjoy the trip. Don't miss out on •Bertram of Westphalia, at their this weekend of fun-filled snow Dec. 17 meeting. Mr. Bertram camp activities with a late gave an excellent talk and Ifcull never knowhow much reservation if you are interested demonstration on Archery in attending. Safety. He explained about good you can do untilyou do it different bows, arrows, hunting You'can help people. Center in your town. Or edges and how to hunt using HORSE SCIENCE In fact, there's a crying write:"Volunteer" We siij&reiy wish our many customers SHORTCOURSE bow and arrow. He really im aid frieids every blessing of the season. pressed archery safety to the need for you. Your talents. Washington.D.G 20013. A five-week series of horse members. Mr. Bertram showed Your training. Your con It'll do you good to science short courses will be slides of his trip to Colorado in held in the area at the Green cerns. They make you see how much good you hunting elk and bear two years, ( valuable to your business. can do. £g% ROLLER MILLS ville High School in Greenville ago. He gave a'de^onstration^1' Starting onWednesday, Jan. 14.> I ' \ Tjiey can make you Rrice-., Ey^y-jSQlftH^srkrteWJlliatanucri'Df research l&atqUestfoii(ftRifpe . on proper shooting archery at an*d rfiBn.iDr^nlhbny Gerarrfy taking lime out lor reflection art thfssub-* The five sessions include:* targets to the youth. less to your community. selecting a sound horse, equine I %lunteer/ ject, is a March of Dimes-supported researcher into sickle cell disease. If you can spare even The National Center At The Rockefeller University, he pioneered a new drug which Ts now n few hours a week, call for\faluiHiiry Action. undergoing targe-scale clinical trials lo determine Its safety and effec tiveness for treatment ot the disease. the VoluntaryAction A PiOC Saw a 1M tWwipiM »*T» Mv*"e Gcu*4 iteenn$6 >) Sing the carols. Ring the bells. Let the season's joy be felt by young and \ old... and thank $0s$*i I you for ']&&&tl patronage. Ijrf K/e're wishing you joy and. happiness during this beautiful season. May the true spirit of the Yuletide bring, us peace and contentment, with thankfulness for our many blessings, as we celebrate with family and friends. , FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. St. Johns Co-op ST. JOHNS 201 E. State St. ST. JOHNS Phone 224-3044 >* December 24,1975 •CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 13 Farm Bureau settles ytteet tpm 4-*% kadvi PBB damage lawsuit Stfe*4iwt cAimcOvt LANSING-Farm Bureau negotiations among the two Jan. 6, 13 & 20; Labor Jan. 14: 4-H Beef Cattle Jan. 17: 4-H Photography Jan. 29: Tour of Jacobson's, 7 Services, Inc. had settled its companies, Michigan Management Seminar for Feeding Meeting--Smith Hall, 7 Workshop -- Farm Bureau p.m. -- for members in 4-H muKimillton dollar damage suit Chemical's insurance carriers, Clinton County Farmers, p.m. Building, St. Johns, M p,m. Personal Appearance. against the Michigan Chemical Governor MHliken and mem Central National Bank.' Jan. 14: Central Genetics - 8 Jan. 19: District Holstein Jan, 31: "Crazy Creations" - , Company and pledged the bers of his staff. Jan. 6 & 7: Cattle Feeders p.m. -- Central National Bank, Annual Meeting, Corunna, 4-H Personal Appearance proceeds of the settlement to a "We were by far the largest Shortcourse - Hospitality Inn, Jan. 15: Family Living Jan. 21: 4-H Human Ecology members' activity - Smith fund from winch to" pay single PBB claimant/* said Lansing, Council Meeting - Smith Hall, Training - Smith Hall, 10 a.m. - Hall, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Bring Michigan farmers who suffered Farm Bureau Services Jan. 7: Family L'iving 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. sack lunch. losses due to( the accidental Executive Vice President, Holiday Workshop Meeting - Jan. 15: Family Living Jan. 24: Clinton County Feb.4: Income Tax Meeting- introduction of a Michigan Donald R, Armstrong. "This Smith Hall-9:30 a.m. Program -- "What You Always Holstein Association Annual Smith Hall -1:30 p.rm Chemical flame retardant compromise settlementand our Jan, 8; 4-H Horse Leaders' Wanted to Ask Uncle Sam But Meeting. Feb. 7: Craft Workshop - known asPBB into their animal willingness to commit all of the Meeting -- Central National Were Afraid To"-Smith Hall, 1 Jan, 24-26: 4-H Snow Camp Smith Hall~l0a.m.-2:30 p.m. - feeds. proceeds of that settlement to a Bank, St. Johns, 8 p.m. p.m. Weekend, Traverse City. - Bring sack lunch. The accidental poisoning has fund for the benefit of Michigan resulted in the destruction of farmers who have been hurt by thousands of animals and tons PBB is consistent with the of animal by-products since position we have maintained August of 1974. since we first learned of the presence of PBB in some of our Farm Bureau Services and feed products - that farmers insurance companies for both who have been truly hurt by companies have funded farmer PBB should not be required to settlements pending the out suffer while the major parties come of the cooperative's engaged in a lengthy court lawsuit until-August of this battle." MORE WORK FOR It is encouraging to note that year, but when Farm Bureau ' MOREPAY more and more companies, Services' insurance coverage He continued, "Farm Bureau Perhaps each of us could labor unions and even govern was exhausted, ithat process Services has given up its right work a little harder and be a bit ments are stressing productiv stopped. i to recover its own substantial more efficient at our jobs. When ity again. Such an effort bene Today's announcement losses in order to create a we become more efficient at our fits individuals and the nation. culminated we£ks of intensive settlement fund for its task, it helps to beat inflation Improving government customers because we believe and boost earnings for all. productivity means giving the that this action will serve the The United States was once so, taxpayers more services for best interests of Michigan proud of its productivity that it their tax dollars or giving them agriculture, our members, and assisted Japan in establishing a the same services for fewer tax particularly those farmers who national productivity center to dollars. Many local and state have patiently trusted us to put fadfy'TtCtfttz help increase that nation's governments are doing just Season's best to you, this Christmas Day. their needs ahead of our own, "4-H members are really great kids," says Judy Maticc, a 4-H output of goods and services. that. With what is happening in We believe that this fund will leader in the horse project. She says, "I enjoy working with kids However, in the last four years Washington, though, it seems We appreciate the patronage shown to us. enable those with legitimate and horses." Stamp collecting and macrame are also enjoyable the pupil has done better than bureaucrats are more in PBB claims to put their losses pastimes for her. When working with 4-H members, she teaches the teacher. Japan's output per terested in themselves. behind them and get back into them to care for their horse and shows them how to ride. She has worker increased 43 percent full production, just as we are We have allowed our PHILLIPS IMPLEMENT found there are many people who own horses that don't know how while ours rose only 8.4 percent.' Congress to install too many confident that it will enable us, to care for them, which perturbs her very much. ST. JOHNS- PHONE 244-2777 as their farmer*owned As a matter of sober fact, the built-in perpetual expenses into Judy is an active member in the Buckskin Horse Association of U.S. has slipped to ninth among the budget. For example, cooperative, to again give our Michigan, as a Chairperson of the Show Committee and a member fullest attention to our normal the 12 leading industrial lawmakers cut themselves in on of the Futurity Committe. Being Advertising Editor of the countries in the rate of a cost of living increase for business of protecting and Buckskin News also keeps her busy. furthering the cause of productivity increase. federal workers that moves Michigan agriculture." Her husband, Dan, and their children, Laura, Jim and Adam, live their salaries from $42,500 to on a farm in Ovid Township. FARMERS CONTINUE to do $44,625. They also refused to Armstrong noted that while their exceptional job with .accept a federal election the cooperative had obviously productivity. One farm worker, commission ruling that would suffered substantial losses, both who supplied 20 people with food have established some limits on financial and in terms of just 100 years ago, now the amount of gifts that could be customer confidence because of produces enough for 56 con slipped into members' office the , PBB problem, he was sumers. His productivity accounts. gratified to note that its 1974- pushes ahead at twice the rate If monetary bonuses affect 1975 fiscal year sales and of growth of output per worker productivity, then we can ex earnings were at "near record" in the manufacturing in pect dramatic results from levels. Armstrong also ex dustries. Capitol Hill on tough problems. As the glory of the pressed his gratitude to Star shines anew, Governor MilHken for his role in we greet you and the negotiations, pointing out that in his opinion the Gover thank you warmly. nor's veto of an unfunded low oe's Column interest bill designed to assist PBB afflicted farmers pending' AL GALLOWAY a resolution of their claims was USED FARM MACHINERY "an act evidencing a high isanta's switched to wheels ST. JOHNS degree of moral integrity and Clinton County as he brings sunny greetings to fidelity to the taxpayers of Home Economist our good friends. "Merry Christmas, Michigan, as well as political s courage/* PBB is prodflcetf by All...and'ThankYou." "' " ' e Gold .and silverihave I none. I I can set a worthy,example Ihe'Michigari'Chfeniical Com- What gift then can I give my for "him to follow.* pany in St. Louis, "Michigan CHARLIE, E.VE; LYNN , son? ' I can motivate him toward i--i *rj»i?i* which supplied Farm Bureau achieving honest goals. CARL and SANDY """H Services with a dairy additive I can endow him with a sense of I can be reverent and hold known as magnesium oxide. worth. certain values sacred. Hub Tire Center The two products were 1 can deepen his inner I can laugh with him when life packaged in similar containers security by developing self- tests us both. and were virtually in esteem. I can offer him love. distinguishable in appearance. I can encourage natural Our thanks to Pauline Crabb for No. U.S. 27 ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3218 A shipping error resulted in an talents, and special these inspiring thoughts. undisclosed number of bags of qualities. PBB being delivered to the I can show an understanding cooperative's feed mixing plant of other cultures and other in Battle Creek during 1973 and peoples. . perhaps early 1974 where they I can stimulate his sense of CARSON CITY FARM SERVICE were mixed into various animal adventure. JOHN OF EWE feeds. Marian became involved in 4-H when her children enrolled, and I can present to him a wide JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE It was not until late April of she soon found herself being a 4-H Leader. She has led many dif variety of experiences. NEW IDEA 1974 that the presence of PBB ferent projects during her 11 years of leadership, such as foods, I can feed his natural was identified in animal feed. sewing, indoor gardening, flower gardening, charcoal drawing, curiosily. Thereafter, the Michigan personal improvement, rocks and minerals, vegetable gardening I can help him to develop an CARSON CITY PHONE 584-3550 Department of Agriculture and cake decorating. awareness of all life around quarantined several herds As a homemaker she is kept busy by her husband, Peter, and him. which ultimately were children, Ann, Gloria, Peter Jr. and Michelle. Helping her husband I can enrich his vocabulary. BUY A destroyed and buried on an on the farm takes a lot of her time, too. Furniture refinishing, I can talk with him of many isolated tract of State-owned traveling and collecting photographs she also likes to find time to things, as opposed to talking BIG JOHN SNOWMOBIIENOW. land in Kalkaska County. Ap do. -"at" him. proximately 450 farmers' As a leader she has had some interesting experiences, such as, a I can listen to him and claims are pending at this time. kitchen full of girls sifting powdered sugar for frosting. "That welcome his unique ex USED SNOWMOBILES Armstrong indicated that the makes quite a mess" she said, "and one of the girls licked the pression of ideas. process of evaluating and at frosting off her fingers so much, she soon didn't have any frosting I can read to him from fact / Fox implement tempting to settle these claims left with which to practice her cake decorations." She feels it is and fancy, poetry and prose. 1975 JD • JD x 8 1972 SKI DOO 640 NORDIC > would begin just as soon as the rewarding to see 4-H'ers learning something new and completing I can sing with him old songs SNO JET 396 2+2 1970 SKI DOQ 399 NORDIC final details of the settlement their projects. and new. 1975 SKI DOO 440 TNT FA 1972 SKI DOO 440 TNT FOWLER apparatus have been worked Marion is shown with her terrariums, which is one of the many I can ignite the spark of his out. things she taught 4-H members in her experience as a 4-H leader. creativity. I can kindle his imagination. I can accept his new ideas. tO% PARTS ORDER SPECIAL 'o> I can appreciate his efforts. I can provide him the raw We will be taking orders to fill Spring and Summer needs on Parts O materials with which to from December 15 through December-31 work. I can give him time to dream. 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St. Johns downs Service 9tew& from recruit training, at the PFC Kadlek Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Grand Ledge, Parris.Island, S.C. Marine Private First Class He Vecelved the early Patrick J, Kadlek, son of Mrs. promotion for his superior Juanita M. Kadlek of 123 West performance in all phases of the Peral St,, Ovid, has been training,, which emphasizes lead league with meritoriously promoted to his physical , conditioning, present rank upon graduation discipline and teamwork, .-j perfect record GRAND LEDGE - The St. ended with the "Redwings Johns Redwings won their 5th leading 17-15, St. Johns scored As we celebrate His Birth, game in a row and their 2nd 23 points, 6 more than the we pause to study the true meaning straight in West Central cage Comets' 17 in the 2nd period. of Christmas. Best of the competition Friday to lead the It was another close quarter league with a 2-0 record. in the 3rd period when Grand season to you and your family. The Redwings defeated Ledge outscored St. Johns 17-15. Grand Ledge 85-70, led by 4 But, the Redwing shooters players who scored in double went to work in the final quarter figures. and ripped through 30 points Mark Geller led the scoring before the buzzer sounded. 224 N. CLINTON ST. JOHN& PH. 224-3535 with 20 points, followed by Grand Ledge scored 21 points in Wayne Dedyne with 19, Jerry the last quarter. Bashore with 18 and Carl The junior varsity Redwings AMERICAN Red Cross. Bashore with 14. won their contest 63-49. Also scoring for St. Johns St. Johns takes on Ionia The Good were Tim Knaus 6, Dave Martis following Christmas vacation in ACROSS Ne|ghbon 4, Keith Haske 3 and Frank a home game Jan. 9. + Faivor l. They play Mason away Jan. Season's best to you, this Christians Day* After a close first quarter that 13. We appreciate the patronage shojyn to us. Jb ol Bq Fowler and DeWitt LUDWICK'S USED CARS •0 before Eagles win A joyous Noel to each Scott LaBar, 7, with his father Michael LaBar, 608 E. Walker, St. lA all scorers with 18 points, n3nd everyone DeWitt and Fowler battled it Johns display the rocket and the trophies won for their 1st place a joined in double figures by finish in the Indian Guides rocket races held at YMCA in Lansing. right down to the wire Friday Panthers, Dave Wilson with 15 ^of you! ' night in CMAC basketball ac The LaBar rocket took first place in the beginner classification and and Greg Mallard with 12. Grand Champion. Powered by rubber bands, the rockets are at )0 tion before Fowler took the Fowler and DeWitt are now contest 67-59. tied in the CMAC with 3-1 tached to fish line and fly across the room. The first quarter ended with records while Fulton and F/I Fowler leadmg by 3 points, 14- Potterville lead the league with 11. undefeated 4-0 records. 10 That lead was stretched by 2 The Fowler junior varsity Junior High more points when Fowler defeated DeWitt 4341. -7/ outscored the panthers 19-17 in Fulton beat Pewamo- the 2d period to take a 33-28 half- Westphalia 81-58 Friday night )'} time lead. and Potterville held off Web- cage season DeWitt stayed with the berville for a 60-57 victory. ia Eagles, however, and only 4 Fowler plays Portland High points separated the 2 CMAC Dec. 27 and, following Christ .K rival going into the final period, mas vacation, get back into opens Jan. 12 with Fowler leading 48-44. league action when they take on The St. Johns 8th grade when Humphrey took over they iO Fowler added 19 in the last Potterville Jan. 6 and period and DeWitt picked up 15 basketball team began practice have a record of 99 victories and Laingsburg Jan. 9, both away for their opening game Jan. 12 only 7 defeats. "Get number sS points in the final quarter. games. The next home game in at Ionia. Twenty-eight boys will 100" is the battle cry as the boys ,19 The scoring for Fowler was the CMAC will be against Olivet practice. paced by Dale Koenigsknecht be carried by coach Mike w Jan. 13. Humphrey, CHUCK'S SUPER CLARK In with 17, SteveSimon with 15 and So. US-27 DeWitt tangles with unbeaten This opening game will be a St. Johns ft Ph. 224-9911 rb Dave Schmitt with 12. Fulton Jan. 6 at home and then A very physical and exciting DeWitt's Chris Skoczylas led milestone for coach Humphrey team is how Humphrey .aL JiL hosts Bellevue Jan. 9. and the team because since 1970 describes this group^ C(ej\ter J • Mark Purtill^ wAp^egod >'i HBDIW}! bstm'q sJ&I doH i •* height to tht§ team.%puT 15 players are all close' to each Bath battlesSTdckbridge other on ability will be battling for starting jobs on the A team and the remainder will make up for 63-58 win Friday the "B" team. Coach Humphrey's B teams Pinckney took an early lead points while Bath dumped in 16 Steve Hawks with 8, Dave have not lost a game in five Friday night, but the Bath Bees points. Green with 4 and Tim Hawks years. came stinging back to win their Dave Kesson led the scoring with 2. We're never too busy to pause 6th game in a row with the 63-58 for the Bees with 24 points. Bath's junior varsity Bees victory. Eight of those came in the won 39-39. SCHEDULE and wish you the best for this The Bees are tied with crucial final quarter. Following Christmas January Williamston for the Ingham Also in double figures were vacation, the Bees get back in 12 Ionia (A) County League lead, both with Dan Bass with 16 and Chip action Jan. 6 in an away game 15 Alma (H) holiday season. Thank you for 3-0 records. Cogswell with 10. with Haslett and Jan. 9 at Stock- 19 Mt. Pleasant (A) Pinckney took the lead at the Rounding out the scoring bridge. ' 22 DeWitt (H) letting us serve you. end of the first quarter of play 26 Ionia (H) Friday night 22-16, but Bath February outscored them 24-8 in the 2d Ovid-Elsie wrestlers 2 Mt. Pleasant (H) period to hold a 40-30 lead at 5 Corunna (H) half time. 9 DeWitt (H) It wasn't easy sailing from 12 Corunna (A) BEST then on, however, with Pin down Perry 35-12 19 Ovid-Elsie Tour- ckney bouncing back in the 3d naments HETTLER'S period. All games begin at 6 p.m. Pinckney outscored the Bees Qvid-Elsie's wrestling Mike Larson lost his bout wishes TO in that quarter 20-8 and held a Marauders had little trouble (98) to Jerry Parker 8-0; Kevin 50-48 lead going into the final with Perry last Tuesday, Kellermann lost to Rex Haney MOTOR SALES period. OUR MANY downing the Ramblers 35-12 in a 2-0 in the 119 class; Marauder A tough Bee defense in the dual meet. / SowUty last quarter salvaged the vic Mark Walter got Ovid-Elsie FRIENDS AND 812 E. STATE ST. JOHNS PH. 224-2311 tory, holding Pinckney to 8 back on the winning track Pinning their opponents were beating Dan Cantwell 11-6; Marauders Bob Latz who Frank Goodrich took the 132 NIGHT HAWK W L PATRONS pinned his 98-pound division match over Rich St. Clair 11-5; Zeeb's 30 .15 opponent in the 2nd period and Tom Zunia took the 138 match Farm Bureau 27 te 17% Troy Bancroft who turned in a over Chris Armstrong; Leonard Legion 27 18 FROM ALL pin in the 3rd period of liis 112- Mitchell took a superior Beck's 23 22 pound match. decision over Rick Pratt 13-0 Randolph's 23 22 earning the Marauders 5 points St. Johns Oil 22 23 THE FOLKS BLOODMOBILE for the 145-pound match; Roger Coca Cola 22 23 Lover decision Bruce Martin 4-1 DryDock'd in the 155-bout; Chuck Cowley 21 24 Harr's 20 25 HERE AT •m R.E. BENSON lost to Bill Bradley in the 167 Gandl pound class; Russ Lesley took a 20 25 MONDAY, DEC. 29 decision over John Zilch 9-2 and Egg Station 19 26 PLUMBING heavyweights Bill Nethaway Masarik Shell 15&I* & and Dave Peterman tied 0-0. Ind. High Game, B, Cole 245; Ind. High Series, M. Hayes 600; K of C Hall & Team High Game, G and 1905; RALPH DARA'S HEATING The Marauder junior varsity Team High Series, G and 12486. wrestlers took their match 25- 200 GAMES - G. Snyder 215- 10. Chris Rodriquez and Topi 223, M. Hayes 211-212, T. Smith turned in pins in the 98- COMMUNITY DODGE Westphalia 106 N. Clinton Bullard 217, E. Sillman 203, S. pound class and Jerry Quine Sillman 203, J. Anderson 201, A. St. Johns pinned his 112-pound opponent. Mulligan 200. 200E.HIGHAM ST. JOHNS Phone 224-7033 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. 2 MASTER Sponsored By The PLUMBERS Westphalia Jaycees *H Come, h Us adore Rim! American-Standard Plumbing, Hot Water Once again, hearts are liftecj THIS PUBLIC SERVICE Heating in hope and joy, renewed by MESSAGE SPONSORED BY: Lennox Warm Air Heating and Air the message of Christmas. MAYNARD - ALLEN STATE BANK Conditioning Let us be glad! ^ E h * SCHAFER HEATING INC. WESTPHALIA SHOP-RITE CUSTOM SHEET . TEHLEN HARDWARE METAL SHOP SAYL0R - BEALL & WESTPHALIA BUILDERS & SUPPLY CO. 52 Years Same Address MANUFACTURING CO. SCEi *B* :5VG. \v £ ^ December 24,1975 CLINTQN COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 15 Fu/fon over powers orii J, ... Clinton County Sheriffs '• Clinton County Deputies Deputies are investigating the recovered six guns that were iohs* ..*• PeWamo - Westphqlia (Zomty "Hem originally taken in a burglary in theft of a Nikromat EX. camera with zoom lens and Lake Cy Michigan, from some SftiV , .: r( black carrying case from a Ovid area youths, this week. J 22 points and 6-1 Karl Drake FULTONT81] ^Fulton ' ' Jf defeated room at the Sunset Motel. tSipewanrto-WestpH'alia 81-58 with 20. Kim Dif fin, the Pirate 6- Kresge 0-2-2; Winsor 1-24; Friday; night Jo 'leave their 5 center, also was In double Claeys ,9-4-22; Drake. 10-0-20; The thieves also made off Fire's victims are children season record unblemished.. figures with 17 points.. Donohue 2-0-4; Schmidt r-0-2; with a watch and billfold con about 30 percent of the time; Now 6-0 arid 4-0 in league Fulton, as a team, had 10 Trefil 1-0-2; Stephens 2-04;. taining an unknown amount of some 3,570 youngsters.through action, Fulton got off to a slow scorers ,and shot H of 13 free Diffin 7-3-17; Fox 2-04. Totals; cash from the room.'Dec. 21. age 15 .perish from fire each_ start Friday, leading 14-13 after throws for 88 per cent and hit on 35-11-81. By Quarters: 14-21-19-' year. It is estimated that 25 UteTirst quarter and 35-29 after* 35 of 64 field goals for a 55 per 27-81. • A breaking and entering at percent of these" tragedies take fheihaU^^'' cent average. * 16477 Clinton St., Watertown .place when'young children are Dave Belen led the scoring for P.W. [58] twp. is also under investigation. alone or without proper Hflwever, a 19-poirit effort in ,Belen 7-1-15; Kohager. 1-1-3; (fie third quarter and a 27-point P-W with 15 and Steve Len- Missing is an undisclosed supervision. neman had 10. Pohl 3-1-6; Thelen 0-1-1; Lucas amount of cash. McpIo^siofYin' the'final period 2-5-9; Miller 044; Klein 2-04;. ~,y^-)fwjt^i'a decisive victory. After the Christmas break, Schafer 2-2-6; Lenneman 4-2-10. Fulton will travel to DeWitt Totals: 21-16-58. By Quarters: ,'^pliyijr Mfton Were. 6-1 Jan. 6 and will hoqt Potterville 13-16-14-15-58. senior guard Mike.Claeys with on Jan. 9. DeWitt wrestlers M continue winning pace The D?VVitt Pothers.pinned decisioned Tom McNerney (V), decisioned Scott Price (F) 10-1, their way to a fourth straight 8-2, and in the finals, decisioned decisioned Gail Goetz (SL) 9-7, dual victory* antf tneir second Pablo Rios (SL) 2-0. and in the finals pinned Calvin tournament championship this At 112, bwayne Smith pinned Grandy in 5:11. past week,, yqm • . Dennis Johnson (V) 1:54, At 167, Mark Schaar pinned In the "A&l jneet against pinned Joe Rodriquez (Ith) Glen Greenbow (CM) :34, Olivet, they won 10 out of 12 3:49, and in the. finals pinned decisioned Cyril Donahue matches, 8 by pins, Those final Leo Youngs, 4:47. (CO, 5-2, and lost in the finals jBSMlts^w'ece!^ y, A «-- At 126, Larry Bates pinned to Larry Zamarron (Ith) 5-0 to «„-.-*. ,J)EWITT5S. Dennis Barker (C.C.) :44, Steve take a second. OLIVET 12 Rose-(S) 3:02, and in the finals 98--Tim Corr, WBF, Mike pinned Dennis Wood in 5:36 at • Placing 4th at 119 for DeWitt Prue :56 . * . 132, Casey Hilts pinned Dan was Jeff Corr. fl05 G # \T+& Serious burn injuries are suffered by more than 300,000 Americans each year. Many Happy "Returns" to. all! Recovery from burns is one of the most painful, most ;' ' ' "A prolonged, and most expensive medical processes. And many times, despite scientific ad REDWING BOWLING LANES vances, burn victims are ST. JOHNS ~ PHONE 224-7025 disfigured or maimed for life. ' 7 ifa HEARING AID CONSULTATION ^ ,§t. John's Episcopal School ^ 404 E. Walker St lj ' ST."JOHNS, lip. (3rd room on left) FRIDAY, JAN. 2,1976 I. Aix"BiGC"savinGS I 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. accourrrs are insured • FREE HEARING TESTS up TO $40,000! EARL GRAHAM • REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS HEARING AID SPECIALIST capiTOL savuiGS & Loan •IMtd 7 • SAVE 10% ON BATTERIES main office; 112 East Aljdgan, Lansing, Ml 48901, ph. 517/371-2911 South Mar .In Luting 6510 South Cedar Mason 1.09 East Maple St. St. Johm 222 N. Clinton Ave. mmMH linflt IM WpM tirr • NO CHARGE FOR HOUSE CALLS Grand Ledge 308 South Bridge St. Okemos 2119 Hamilton Rd. Wllilamaton 225 W.Gfand River Ave. athrup Village 27215 Soutlilleld Rd.. Ponllac 75 W. Huron St. Incorporated 1890 — member: Federal Home Loan Bank Systems Beltone Hearing Aid Center r 1000 N. Washington Aye. . •< ° LANSING' PHONE482-1283 JJJJIiJJJ ,»...... L! I*. 16 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN >D0cembei-24,197&* Senior Citizens hold Yule Party ST. JOHNS-The Senior Mrs. Erna Sperry recited a IQtfuH&fttom the, Citizen Nutrition Group held a Christmas poem. Christmas party Dec, 17 at After bingo, the 5 fruit Rodney B. Wilson Junior High baskets donated to the Student School. Council were won by Margaret State Representative Musk was provided by the 8th Smith, John Baumgartner, grade band, conducted by John Agnes Price, Elsie Bottom and Speck and Walt Cole. Pauline Armbrustmachcr. by Stanley Powell With most incere hopes What we hope may prove to would prohibit merchants from its lawsuit against the Michigan gas this year than any year since the first well was drilled in that peace and be one of the more important representing that goods are new Chemical Company had been happiness be settled out of court and the 18116. t accomplishments of our 1975 if, in fact, they are now and it with us Jill. session became a reality last would prevent businesses from amount of settlement was The Department of Natural week when Governor Milliken representing that a part, sufficient to pay farmers whose Resources geologists say the Many thanks. signed into JaW a bill creating a replacement or repair is needed livestock was poisoned by all-lime oil production mark Job Development Authority when it is not. contaminated feed was will topple soon, setting the (S,B. 243) to provide a source of) POISON FEED ISSUE welcome news. stage for a 24 5 million barrel low-cost financing for the ex RESOLVED I am hopeful that procedures' totalby the end of the year. This VAN R00YEN SHOE STORE pansion of industrial facilities. HOLIDAY The announcement by Farm to honor the claims by farmers will be about a million barrels \ St. Johns Phone 224-6007 This should provide additional Bureau Services last week that and pay them arc put into greater than the previous income producing jobs for competitive with other in operation real soon so that the record established in 1939. Michigan resident which is dustrial states," Governor many farmers who face The northern lower peninsula M' J^ust want to say that you're wished the best what is sorely needed in our Milliken said. bankruptcy can buy new stock is producing the boom icurrent economy. The and get back into business. Last"year's record fi'J million ' of holiday seasons! Thank you for your Authority, within the Depart t The legislation will be im plemented as soon as the Earlier this year legislation cubic feet gasl total was ex patronage in the past. ment of Commerce, will have was introduced to put pressure ceeded in October, DNR of the power to make and Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of its on the parties involved to settle ficials say, and they forecast a guarantee loans and to issue this issue. One of the bills 103 million cubic feet output by industrial revenueibonds. provisions. Governor Milliken said, however, the Department created a loan authority and the end of $075 Under the new jaw (P.A. 301' of Commerce will be taking two others sought to impose While llitb is good news, itstill additional taxes on 100 N. Emmons St. Johns Ph. 224-3565 of 1975), the Authority can make preliminary steps to organize doesn't mean that the state is direct loans, guarantee loans the new Authority. agricultural-oriented insurance self-sufficient in this area, far made by financial institutions, It is certainly encouraging to companies and'commercial from it We produce only about or participate in loans made by be able to report that at long chemical manufacturers. 10 percent of the U S. total, but them. Only projects of water last there is at least one this is an increase from 5 >« OfmtiMt&f— pollution control facilities and development looking toward percent in 19(i2 solid waste disposal facilities IT APPEARS NOW that the j SENIOR CITIZENS ringing lo retention and expansion of legislation creating the loan can be financed directly by the industry and jobs in our state. A bill before us on the House Authority. The projects must authority will not be necessary spread far and because repayment of the loans floor provides a transportation offer adequate job development CONSUMER PROTECTION break for our senior citizens. It MERRY CHRISTMAS! cur warmest potential. was contingent upon the set A consumer protection bill is tlement between Farm Bureau would allow local school boards Guod cheer to our uoiulerful friends and holiday The projects will be financed in conference committee being Services and Michigan to* waive the cost of trans i-ii&loniei-i>. We're srnteful lo ui^e and all. from the proceeds of not to ironed out before being Chemical Company. portation for senior citizen wishes! exceed $200 million in tax presented to the Governor for groups thai use school buses for THE ROADH0USE exempt bonds to be issued by his signature. Legislation is being drafted, special events Under present Thanks. the Authority as permitted however, lo prevent this kind of law, school districts must Jim & Rosie Nuser *& ' ,, under the new law. The bonds Senate Bill 1 is referred to as thing from happening again. charge senior citizens for the ST. JOHNS *k > ' will be repaid from monies' the deceptive trade practices VOTING SET BACK cost of the bus transportation. repaid by the borrowing bill because of its intent to* We may have to lake a step The bill, sponsored by my companies. protect the consumer from back in time and return to tiie Republican colleague Dan deceptive practices in business. use of paper ballots in the 1976 Governor Milliken said the Stevens of Atlanta, would give It got approval in the House election. our elderly an opportunity to get bill is a part of a series of recently. DOGS LEADING measures designed to stimulate Election officials tell us that out more if Hie local school The bill would prohibit cer voting machines now in use district officials fell that they the state's economy. "The Job may not have room enough for 709 W. State St. Johns Development Authority will tain unfair and deceptive could afford to absorb this complement and strengthen the busines practices plus it gives all the names of political can expense THE BLIND ARE financial incentives enacted in the Attorney General new legal didates for office. There are so 1974 and earlier this year--the weapons such as subpoena and many new and minor parties Under present law, school Plant Rehabilitation and In injunctive powers to fight these wanting-on the ballot that our districts must charge senior practices. modern equipment may not be citizens for the cost of the bus B WELCOME dustrial Development Districts adequate. Act, the Economic Develop The Senate passed a weaker transportation. The bill would ment Corporations Act and the version earlier this year of the This may lead to longer give our elderly an opportunity Single Business Tax Act. This same bill we approved recently. voting lines, voters who are to gel out more. law, enacted through bipartisan Our version covers banks, in unaccustomed to marking PARK PERMITS legislative support, will help surance companies and paper ballots and the worst Motor vehicle permits Michigan companies expand utilities. possible fate, miscounting. allowing access to Michigan's Just want to say that All this may lead to disen and provide much needed jobs 22 unfair and deceptive business SO state parks during the 1970 you'r&wished the best YJLJl*' '' t'i for our citizens. It will franchised voters, something season are now on sale by the i practice. It also would allow a we can't afford to let happen. of holiday seasons! ffo^F\ & L '''W facilitiate the location of new committee composed of state Department of Natural business in Michigan and OIL BOOM Resources. They cost $5, except Thank you for your f v *\ * 1J? department heads and public for senior citizens, who pay only patronage in the cast, ^^^f : together with the other members to write rules that Michigan's oil hoom is recently-enacted legislation, spell out additional practices. producing more oil and natural $l. wiU\ make our state more The list ot unlair practices L * '-.'J .iff* v*\ * ^ .1 /•• < i Vi* *'i*ft.r-/l 1002 E. STATE * ST. JOHNS 224-6265 By Mrs Tlielma Woodbury WINTER STORM SAFETY RULES ML V CHECK BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT _- JL/ The Salem United Methodist A miniature Christmas tree was BEFORE TUtSTORM ARRIVES. *®v ' Women's Society met at the decorated with carefully made V CHECKVOURSUPPLVOFHEfirm&FUEL. church Thursday evening, Dec. symbols such as stars, crosses, 11, The meeting was called to the sun and various com V OV6CK FOOD ANP STOCK AH RCTfcASUPPLV VUUTIK CHII* order by President Mary binations of monograms etc., V STW mDOORSDUplMGSTORMS.WHEKEVeRRiSSlBLE: Phillips offering prayer. Roll and the triangle symbolizing the ~t c? •/ DON'T KILL YOUK&LF SHOVELING. SNOW call and minutes of the Triune God, Father, Son and ^ V DRESS TOt THE SEASON November meeting were read Holy Spirit. V TOMEUriCeAUP5HOWaHStPEWftLK5 ANP by the secretary and accepted The evergreen tree suggests DRWEWAV5, OTHKLEdKfflUHlM CHLORIDE. as so /read, also the executive eternal life; white suggests THIS !*t!OWMANV MUNICIPALITIES KEEP committee reported on the innocence, purity, and per W>APi CLEAR. tentative agenda for 1976. fection of our Savior; gold symbolizes the glory and ©URIN& WINTER STORMS, YOUR CAR CAN BE V6URBKT FRlEJIp Cards of thanks were read majesty of the Son of God; red — OK WORST ENEMV. 6ET YdUK (|||)pri^tetlioli%C] Deck your holiday jpranp to alt and home with happy limes, r or every fresh greenery! Our thanks to everyone. one, we wish a Christmas Season glowing with good Still Time To Order HifA cheer, enduringfriendshlps and cherished memories. A Beautiful Floral Table Centerpiece To •$s we celebrate His Birth, we wish) for you Accent Your Family Event Keelean the blessings'of friendship, love and understanding ... the true spirit of Christmas. Buick Pontiac GMC STATE FARM INSURANCE Theater Barber Shop WATT FLORIST 210 W.Higham St. Johns Ph. 224-3231 ' JIM VIERS ST.JOHNS TOM LEWIS y Harold R. Green, Agent St. Johns Ph. 224-7106 ELSIE PHONE-862-5257 I CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 17 December 24,1975 r~ /Tfm TO ADVERTISE... ADVERTISE WHERE IT PA/S... Call * 2361 f * sth e market ace TIMOTHY M. GREEN, Judge Probate Court for the County of such other action in this Court mediate occupancy. Gas heat, and Barbara M, Rqmon Lot 18, of Probate, a hearing will be CLINTON. as may be permitted by law on Blk 13, Ovid. Help Wanted air conditioning, large parking Miscellaneous held on claims, at which time all Estate of LOUIS V. JORAE, or before February 21, 1976. area in Southgate Plaza. Call Dec. 9: Wood, Edward L. and creditors of said deceased are File No. 19494. Failure to comply with this 517463-6126. 21-tf-6 Delores M. to Robert L. and required to prove their claims. TAKE NOTICE: On Order will result in a Judgment Janie L. Bowling Lot 17-18, Blk Creditors must file sworn February 25, 1976, at 10:30 by Default against such L!P.H.'s—Immediate full and FOR RENT — Furnished ef FOR SALE—Hush Puppy snow 117 Walker and Steels. claims with the Court and serve A.M., in the Probate Court Defendant for the relief part-time positions available at ficiency with all utilities paid. boots, size 9 medium, excellent Dec. 10: Blatt, Richard I, to a copy on John G. Fedewa, 14250 room, St. Johns, Michigan, demanded in the Complaint modern 1 Go-bed hospital in Separate unit, adults only. Ph. condition. Ph. 224-7562. 35-3-p-27 Bartlett and Gladys K. Martiny West M-21, Fowler, Michigan, before the Hon. TIMOTHY M. filed in this Court. Carson.City, Michigan. Ex 224-7740. 33-2-p-C Lot 3, Geneva Shores. 48835, prior to said hearing. GREEN, Judge of Probate, On cellent ' wage and beneCit IT IS FURTHER ORDERED FOR SALE - SPINNET Dec. 11: Peterson, John R. Dated: December 17, 1975 the Petition of Victor Jorae, the that the fees or costs of r program. Contact- Personnel (MINIMUM 10 WORDS) FOR RENT — Cape Cod house, Baldwin piano, excellent estate to Roger A. and Vilma B. > John G. Fedewa Will of the deceased dated May publication be paid by CLIN Director, CARSON CITY $165 per month plus deposit. 224- 3 WEEKS INSERTION Carlson property in Sec. 28 By: Paul A. Maples 19, 1975, was admitted to HOSPITAL, Elm at Third St., condition. Call 834-2755. TON COUNTY. 3968. 33-3-P-6 FOR THE PRICE OF 2 Bath. Attorney for Estate Probate and administration of Carson City, Michigan 48811 32-tf-27dh 306 North Clinton Avenue Honorable Leo W. Corkin Dec. 11: Simon, Mark J. and the estate was granted to Victor DATE OF ORDER: Nov. 24, Ph,: (517) Ext. 286. FOR RENT — Furnished 1- Elizabeth M. to Danny Richard St. Johns, Michigan 48879 Jorae, the Executor named in I HAVE THREE elegant long DISPLAY-CLASSIFIED Phone: (517) 224-3238 35-1 J975. 34-3-p-l bedroom small house, also dresses for sale. Colors are light and Janice Louise Ridenour said Will. property in Sec. 35 Greenbush. GREATER LANSING LEGAL separate apt. No pets. 224-7740. blue, yellow and burgandy. All 1.90 COL. INCH Creditors of the deceased are AID BUREAU TAKING AMPLICATIONS FOR 35-3-P-6 Sve in excellent condition. Sizes Dec. 12: Deehan, Harold C. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Jr. and Marianne M. to Ronald notified that all claims against BY: Rose Mary Simon L.P.N. 84 jWftday. Phone 236- ranging 9, 11 and 13. Call 224- OF HEARING the estate must be presented 300 North Washington Avenue 7348. Brown's Nursing Home, FOR RENT — 4-bedroom home 6122. Can be seen anytime. PHONE J. and Barbara J. Barros Lot 22, Willow Creek Farms. State of Michigan, The said Victor Jorae and proof Lansing, Michigan 48933 32-5 Perrintonl Mich. 33-3-p-l in St. Johns school district. 18-3-D.H.-27 Probate Court for the County of thereof with copies of the claims Deposit & references required. 224-2361 Dec. 12: Barros, Ronald J. CLINTON. filed with the Court on or before and Barbara J. to Gilbert A. Jr. Truck Driver Traininfl Call 626-6362. 33-3-D-6 NEED ready mix concrete, OR MAIL TO Estate of WILLIE LANTRIP, February 25, 1976. Notice is Scholarship Applicants Clinton County News and Beverly J. Puffer, Lot 22, Jobs Wanted poured walls, or cement work Alleged Mentally Incompetent. further given that the estate will' Wanted 120 East Walker St. Willow Crk. Fms. be thereafter assigned to done? We have a fleet of radio St. JOhns, Mich. 48879 File No. 19087. Tuition Scholarlisips available Trailers & Campers 9 dispatched trucks plus a crew of , Dec. 12: Weaver, Edwin D. TAKE NOTICE: On Wed persons' appearing of record to Lansing Community College PAINTING - Reasonable men if needed. Fedewa DEADLINE: and Patricia A. to William R. nesday March 10th, 1976, at 9:30 and entitled thereto. Truck Driver School, four rates. Ph. 224-7777. 26-12-D-3 and Birute Flee property in Sec. week training course. Appli FOR SALE — COACHMEN Builders, Inc., 6218 Wright Road A.M., in the Probate Court Dated: December 15, 1975. at Price Road, Phone 587-3811. EACH MONDAY 11 Bath. room, in the Courthouse in St. cations will be accepted until SALE priced at our cost; 3-24' Victor Jorae December 31, 1975. 38-tf-27 1 P.M. Dec. 12: Wilensky, Thomas Johns, Michigan, before the Petitioner 1975 and 1-27' 1975; all loaded and Gertrude to Capitol Region Real Estate Hon. TIMOTHY M. GREEN, 7694 E. Alward Rd. and self contained. Layaway POSTCARD LADY 224-2361 Airport Authority property in Applications and information and no payments tiU February, FOR SALE — Ideal Christmas Judge of Probate, a hearing will Laingsburg, MI 48848 available. Contact: days or 224-7051 evenings. Sec. 30 DeWitt. be held At which all creditors of $2d00.'000 BAT3K IF you act 1976. See andcompare at Dreps presents, electric guitar with Attorney for Petitioner: SAFETY DIRECTOR AMPLIFIER, console stereo, 14-tf-dh-29 Dec. 12: Albro, Orbie W. to said ward are required to prove James L. Winckler MICHIGAN TRUCKING before Jan. 1. This is a 3- R.V. Center, DeWitt, Mich. Jesse J. and Carolyn J. Van- Phone 669-9996. and Kawasaki Mini-bike. Call their claims. Creditors must file 834 N. Capitol Ave. ASSOC. bedroom ranch on a 1 acre lot, INVESTMENTS we offer under DeCreek Lot 1,2, Blk 3, Perrins. sworn claims with the Court and \x large kitchen and-dining room' ; 33-3-p-9 224-7051 after 7 p.m. 33-tf-dh-27 our "trouble free" Land Con Lansing, MI 48906 LANSING. MICHIGAN Dec. 12: Bacon, Bruce R. and serve a copy on Derrill Phone (517) 372-6031 35-1 PHONE (517) 489-5701 with a built-in^hina cabinet. 1 tract investment program. Gladys A. to Dennis R. and Shinabery, Successor Guar mile to ejementary school. Call FOR SALE - COACHMEN Wanted Excellent security & per An Equal Opportunity CASULINE ' WINTER Sharon K. Warren Blk 6, Em- dian, 200 W. State Street, St. Employer Ken Pung at 485-8223 or Mulder formance record. Yield monsville Add St. Johns. Johns, Michigan, prior to said STATE OF MICHIGAN Realty #3714444. 35-l-p4 SPECIAL 1976 Model F-16. Now Miscellaneous "return" of 11'A to 12% in $1195.00 Dreps R.V. Center, Dec. 12: Warren, Dennis R. hearing. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT amounts to $50,000. May we tell and Sharon K. to Gary L. and FOR THE COUNTY OF DeWitt, Michigan. Ph. 669-9996. WANTED — Part-time baby you more. Ford S. LaNoble 337- Dated: December 17,1975 PROPERTYjTO TRADE - I 33-3-p-9 sitter, phone 224-7751. 34-3-p-28 Sherri D. Mudget Blk 6, Em- S/Derrill Shinabery CLINTON. 1276. LaNoble Realty 1516 E. ORDER TO ANSWER- would'like to trade a com Michigan482-1637. 30-6-P-29 monsville Add. St. Johns. Petitioner •^ mercial lot in DeWitt for some WANTED — Good used Hide-a Dec. 15: Grow, Gordon J. and 200 W. State Street FILE NO. GCR 120.5 resort property in vicinity of Mobile Homes bed. Phone 838-2505. 30-tf-dh-28 LaVerne J. to Richard H. and St. Johns, Michigan Higgins1)F Gun Lakes. Call 669- Carol A. Wilt property in Sec. 5 Attorney for Petitioner: MARTINA SALAZAR, 7604. 34-3-p4 TIMBER WANTED—Logs and Card of Thanks Bath. Robert H. Wood Plaintiff -vs- DANIEL R. standing timber. Logs delivered Dec. 15: Warsko, Jerome P. Maples and Wood SALAZAR, Defendent WANTED - Cash for used On May 15, 1975, an action FOR SAtE — By owner - 3 to our yard. DEVEREAUX HENNING — I wish to express and Kit M. to John M. and 306 N. Clinton Mobile Homes 1970 & over. R & SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N. Delores M. MacGregor Lot 56 was filed by Plaintiff in this bedroom home, remodeled, new H MOBILE HOMES 489-7888. my sincere thanks to the Drs., St. Johns, Mich. Hubbardston Rd., Pewamo, nurses and staff at Clinton Walnut Est. No. 3. Phone 224-3238 35-1 Court to obtain a decree of furnacet new water heater, 30-tf-10 absolute divorce. fireplace, under $19,000. Phone Mich. Phone 593-2424 and/or Memorial Hospital, and Mr. and Dec. 15: Sutherland, John G. 593-2552. 40-tf-28 and Vickies to John and IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 224-3614 after 3:30. 34-3-p4 FOR SALE — Caper 1975 Mini - Mrs. Prochazka for their fine PUBLICATION OF NOTICE care of my mother, Anna Marguarite Dickson property in OF HEARING that the Defendant, DANIEL R. 19" Self-Contained - sleeps 6 - Sec. 17 Victor. SALAZAR, shall answer or take YOUR SHELTER NEEDS - 13,000 miles; all appliances full Henning, during her last illness. State of Michigan, The New- used hojising-country or Notice To the DeWitt Area Chapel, to Dec. 15: Keehn, Earl W. and warranty - Shop's Demo. Sale Alta I. to Raymond E. and town lots. Plafls-ours or yours. priced $8400.00. Dreps R.V. Rev. Ronald Thompson for his Pole or SteeLbuildings - farm, visits and comforting words, to Kathryn E. Fitch property in -Center, DeWitt, Michigan Ph. Sec. 10 Bath. ^\ „ ,. ,„& CLASSIFIED eommerciaL>;PIansvr EMnce,^ 33 3 11 all the friendsj, neighbors and -ServicBTteTs' diSCussr-youo * y ^ - 'P' ? THANK YOU, MERRY relatives for the cards, gifts, Dec. 15: Fedewa Builders'Inc. needs. Also we'll sell your CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW floral tributes, memorials and to Daniel R. and Linda S. Hitter property orAalk trade. Fedewa Farm Machinery 18 YEAR, from Heilers, food. Also a special thanks to Lot 18, 19, Gibbs Add. BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTOR! Builders & Brokers, 6218 Wright Wacousta. 35-l-p-29 the friends and neighbors who Dec. 15: Fedewa Builders Inc. helped and offered to help with to Brian J. and Barbara J. Rd., between Fowler and Grand Use This Classified Listing For Fast Service From Clinton County Business Firms Ledge./Phone 517-587-3811. (If FOR SALE ~ Wagon with 6 ply PIANO TUNING & REPAIR my work and chores during this Horton property in Sec. 22 direct dial doesn't work; have tires and McCurdy Gravity Box. SERVICE. Work guaranteed, trying time. May God's blessing Bingham. youroperator assist.) 48-tf4 Les Miller 2 mi. east and 2'A mi. Phone 669-9278. 34-3-P-29 be with you all. AUCTIONEER ELECTRICIANS LIQUID FUELS S. of Fowler. 593-2055. 34-3-p-18 Ronald Henning 35-l-p-30 FOR SALE — 14 acres, all FOR SALE - Parts for all AL GALLOWAY, AUC SCHMITT ELECTRIC CO., SPACE electric shavers. Levey's fenced, bam, tool sheo\ chicken TIONEER, Used Farm Residential - Commercial - FOR coop, 2-stall garage, 4- Farm Produce Jewelry, Elsie. l-tf-29 Jefat Industrial, 224-4277, 1002 E. Radio & TV Machinery & Parts. St. bedrooms, L-shaped living Johns. 224-1713. State St. PAINTING — Reasonable RENT room, dining room, fireplace, CONDITIONED Alfalfa Hay, full basement, on blacktop road rates, interior, exterior, free also straw. 641-6034 - Bath. estimates, experience plus MARK CB SALES in St. Johns school district. CB radios - Base and Mobile, SPACE Phone 626-6388,- 12-tf4 34-3-0-19 satisfaction guaranteed. Phone (teevt FARM BPARTY SUPPLIES 224-7777. 24-tf-29 antennas - Beams Coax - fit tings. You will like our prices. 4- FOR DRAINAGE 10 Saturday 8-12. 201 W. Steel. D & B PARTY SIIOPPE, FOR ALL AUCTION NEEDS - PUBLICATION OF NOTICE RENT Package Liquor 0 a.m. • 10 For Rent 224-3787. 32-5-p-33 OF HEARING I •> contact THELEN AUCTION JAMES HURNIIAM, Phone ,p.m. Mon., Thurs., Fri. & State of Michigan, The SHEEP FOR SALE - Russell SERVICE. Call 593-3426. Probate Court St. Johns 224-4045, R3, St. Sat.,!) a.m.- II p.m., 224 N. WANTtfl^JjjO RENT - Land 20-32-P-29 Probate Court for the County of Johns. Clinton. Howe, State Rd., Eagle, Mich. HON. TIMOTHY M. GREEN CLINTON. for spring prop, cash or shares. 48822. Phone 627-5480. 33-3-p-20 AUTOMOTIVE Judge of Probate Estate of EMMA FEDEWA, Dick Cuthbert, 224-7495. 25tf CUSTOM BUTCHERING AND HELENA M. BDBK FERTILIZERS It pays dividends — the PROCESSING, by ap Register of Probate Deceased. File No. 19516. SPACE pointment. We butcher on TAKE NOTICE: On January PLUMBING COMMERCIAL on US-27, 1200 busiest man is the happiest Wednesday, December 31,1975 square feet, .Building im man. Wednesdays and Fridays. Beef- 7, 1976, at 9:30 A.M., in the FOR ZEEB FERTILIZERS, Pork. Halves and quarters, also Clella M. Ordhvay - Claims Probate Courtroom, Court Everything for the soil, St. retail cuts. All meats MDA Ada Martin - Adm. & Heirs house, St. Johns, Michigan, RENT Johns 224-3234, Ashley 347- SPACE inspected. Vaughn's Meat Besi Durovec - Claims before the Hon. TIMOTHY M. 3571. Processing. West City Limits on GREEN, Judge of Probate, a BOB'S AUTO BODY, FOR Bussell Rd. just off M-57, Real Estate Transfers hearing will be held on the Complete Collision Service, Carson City. Phone 584.-6640. (From records In oHlce or petition of John G. Fedewa for 224-2921, 800 N. Lansing. FINANCIAL RENT Jake Vaughn. 5-tf-29 Register of Deeds) probate of a purported Will dated March 17, 1964, for C'&I) CHEVROLET CO., CAPITOL SAVINGS & Dec. 9: King, Milton J. and THERE IS now a Timex Repair granting administration to the New & Used Cars, Elsie 862- LOAN ASSOC, 222 N. Ruth A. to Martha A. Mertz, executor named and for •181)0. You can't do better Clinton, 224-2304, Safety for RESTAURANT Service in Michigan. Free property in sec. 24 DeWitt. estimates will be sent on all determination of heirs. anywhere. . Savings since 1800, Dec. 9: Mertz, Martha A. to repairs, do not send money. We Further, on March 10,1976, at DALEY'S FINE FOOD, also repair ail other makes of Glen A. and Dorothy M. Huntley property in Sec. 24 DeWitt. ' 9:30 a.m., in the Probate Court- EGAN FORD SALES. INC., Dining & Cocktails. Pti. 224- watches. Please send watches 1 room, Courthouse, St. Johns, 200 W. Hlgham, phone 224- FLORISTS l Dec. 9: Goetze, George 3072, S. US 27 - t> mile S. M- to Timex Repair Service, P.O. Michigan, before the HON. 2285. Pinto-Ford-Mavcrick- 21. Box 128, Kinde, Mich. 48445. William and Mary A. to Philip Torino-Muslang. Say it with Quality flowers 40-tf-29 from WOODBURY'S •For the Best Buy in New & FLOWER SHOP, 321 N. V BINGO — Holy Family Church. Used Chcvrolets see Clinton, St. Johns, 224-32IG. SPACE 510 Mabbitt Rd., Ovid. Mondays ED1NGEU CHEVROLET, 7 p.m. 16-tf-29 Fowler, phone 593-2100. FOR FOODS AM LOOKING FOR ALL IIKTTLER'S MOTOR RENT KINDS OF POSTCARDS, SALES, 24 llr. Wrecker ANDY'S IGA, St. Johns, Sprvicc, Good Used Trucks. especially old ones, if YOU have Home Baked Bread, Pies, any to sell please contact the Cookies, Choice Meats, MOORE OIL CO., If it's Carry-out service. tires, see us, SO!) E. State, Ph. VACUUM SALES LOSING MONEY 224-4726. THROUGH INSURANCE KIRBY CENTER, VACUUM SALES AND SERVICE. New CLEANERS Automobile Coverage - Fire & Rebuilt Kirhy's. Good Insurance - General selection of other makes. 705 SPACE Casualty,. ALLABY- N. US 27, St. Johns, 224-72*2, BREWBAKER, INC. 108-tf. FOR N. Clinton Ave. St. Johns, One PCA loan finances your Phone 224-3258. entire year's farm operation. SEASON'S GREET RENT It pays to do business with WESTERN As the Yuletide bells rii&Tout your . ,. INGS TO ONE AND CREDIT BUREAU JEWELRY SPACE PRODUCTION CREDIT ALL AT THIS JOYOUS LEVEY'S JEWELRY, "their message of good cheer, we ASSOCIATION Clinton County CREDIT Orange Blossom diamond- FOR ® BUREAU, Phone 224-2391, rings, Bulova & Accutron TIME; HERE'S HOPING would like to extend best wishes Credit Reports - Collections. Watches. Elsie, 802-4300. RENT to all our wonderful patrons. It's See or Call SANTA IS GENEROUS WITH DRUGS TO.PLACE YOUR been a pleasure to serve you! CHARLES BRACEY YOU AND YOURS. WE WISH YOU THE VERY BEST! Call PARR's REXALL DRUGS, PROFESSIONAL Open daily 7:30 a.m. to !) ;LAETHEMf INC. Your Local PCA Planner SATTLER & SON, INC. p.m., Sunday 8:30-12; 30 & 5-7 LISTING IN THIS 224-2361 John Deera Sales & Service PHONE 224-3662 "p.m. 1% Miles Eait of St. Louis PHONE 236-7280 Ml DDL ETON DIRECTORY Phone 681 -2440 1104 S. US-27 ST JOHNS L 18 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1975 gage on the da.te of this notice Division for principal and interest, the Dept of Natural Resources sum of TEN """"THOUSAN" D Stevens T. Mason Building i1 EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY- Lansing, Michigan 48926 NOTICE Aetpl NINE and 92/100 ($10,869.92) The name of the permittee i * tteua 187 ft to pt of beg, Phillip & DOLLARS and no civil suit or and permit number should NOTICE OF REVIEW Schavey Rd. th N 0°25'W 1002.38 appear next to the above ad ft on sd In, th N 89°38'57"E. Phyllis Mustain action or proceeding at law, or in OF APPORTIONMENTS De28IC- Part of beg 906.7 ft E& STATE OF MICHIGAN, IN Section 26; thence N 87°- the Interstate Commerce equity having been instituted to dress on the envelope and the Notice is Further Hereby 1736.22 ft // with EW VA In Sec. THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 21' -50" E, 250.26 feet to Commission) are on.file at the first page of any submitted 18 to E In sd sec. th S 0'39'04"E 233 ftS of N '/Vpost Sec. 18, th S 1 recover the debt secured'by Given, that on Monday the 12th 420.75 ft, W 199.3 ft, N 31°49'W THE COUNTY OF CLINTON. the termination of said Penn Central Transportation said mortgage, or any part comments. All comments day of January, 1976, at the 1002,39 ft on sd sec In to pt of , centerline. beg, DeWitt Schools 387 Ft, N 100 ftrE 406 ft to beg, TOWNSHIP OF DEWITT, A Company , offices,' Superin thereof. received within thirty (30) days office of the Clinton County Herman Shultz ' Michigan Township, Petitioner, and it further appearing that tendent's Offic'e/Penn Central NOW, , THEREFORE, by ofThe date"of issuance"o*nhis * Drain Commissioner, located at County Meadows Estates, being s a subdivision of part of the E % Country Meadows Estates ^ Lot -vs- JOHN T. FAWCETT and the Plaintiff has declared in Station, 501 -E. Michigan virtue of* the power of sale public notice will be considered ^ - Oakland Street, in the 24, exc the S1815 ft thereof; Lots LOUISE G. FAWCETT, said Petition that the known Avenue, Jackson, Michigan contained in said mortgage and in the formulation of the final Gity of St. Johns in the Town of Sec. 18, T5N-R2W, DeWitt 25-39 inclusive; Lots 68-83 in Respondents, ^parties interested in said 49201, where such data may be pursuant to the statutes in such determinations. If no written' ship'of Bingham, County of Township - Lot 24t exc S 1815 ft clusive; and S (4 Lot 84. ORDER File No, 75 1788 CC. property are: John T. Fawcett examined by interested persons cases made and. provided, objections are received, the Clinton, or at such other time and Lots 25 through 149 in At a session of said Court and Louise G. Fawcett and the during regular business^ hours, ** NOTICE is" HEREBY GIVEN .Michigan Water Resources and place thereafter, to which I, clusive. * Sycamore and Branch Drain held in the County of •' Court being fully advised in the ROBERT W, BLANCHETTE, that on the 15th day of January, Commission will issue its final the County Drain Commissioner Long and Branches Drain Section 18 Clinton, City of St. Johns, premises, RICHARD C.BOND AND determination no later than aforesaid, may adjourn the Section 18 Country Meadows Estates - State of Michigan, on the 1976, at 10:00 O'clock in the NOW, THEREFORE, on JOHNH.McARTHUR, forenoon, at the North Main sixty (60) days following the same, the apportionment for Country Meadows Estates - Lots 40-43 inclusive;* N >& Lot llth day of December, Motion of J. Richard Robinson, TRUSTEES OF THE date of this notice. benefits and the lands com The N 1435 ft of the S 1815 ft of 84; Lots 85-98 inclusive; and A.D. 1975. entrance of the Clinton County prised within the "(designated . Attorney for the Plaintiff and PROPERTY OF Courthouse, in the City of St, The application, issued Lot 24, & the N 785 ft of Lot 23 Lots 117-124 inclusive. PRESENT:' HONORABLE Petitioner, it is ORDERED that drains listed below) Drain De 29MA- Beg on E-W VA In DeWitt Township at Large LEO CORKIN, CIRCUIT PENN CENTRAL Johns, County of Clinton, State permit and proposed revisions,, Special Assessment Districts," the Respondents above men TRANSPORTATION of Michigan, (that being the and other information, are on 896.01 ft E of cen of Sec. 18, th E Clinton County at Large JUDGE tioned and any other persons and the apportionments thereof 189.85 ft, S 132 ft, W 193.01 ft to Now Therefore, AH unknown COMPANY place of holding the Circuit file and may be inspected at the will be subject to review for one A Petition having been filed claiming an interest in said DEBTOR. Court within the said County) Water Qualify control Division cen of Schavey Rd, th N'ly and non-resident \ persons, property shall appear before day, from nine o'clock in the 132.05 ft to beg, Michael h owners and persons interested by J. Richard Robinson, At 34-3 said mortgage will be offices, 8th Floor Stevens T. forenoon until five o'clock in the torney for the Board of Trustees this Court on the 19th day of foreclosed by a sale at public Mason Building, Lansing, Norma Kowatch i in the above described lands, of DeWitt Township for, and on February, 1976 at 9:00 in the NOTICE OF MORTGAGE auction to the highest bidder of Michigan and at the District afternoon. At said review the/ De^29«-lB-.Begl32ftSofint's'n ' and you Clerk of CJlinton County • forenoon or as soon thereafter and you Supervisor .of DeWitt its behalf pursuant to Act 149, * r SALE ON FORECLOSURE BY the premises described in said Office located at this same computation of costs for said of E-W VA In of cen of Schavey Public Acts of Michigan, 1911 as as Counsel may be heard and mortgage, or so much thereof address at any time between Drain will also be open for in RddfSec.l8,thEl95ft,Sl80ft, Township and; yqu Clinton show cause why the prayer in ADVERTISEMENT. , County Road Commission are amended, and Public Acts of NOTICE OF as may be necessary to pay the 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday spection by any parties in W 220 ft, to cen sd fd, th N to Michigan No. 116 of 1923 as said Petition should not be amount due as aforesaid, and through Friday. Copies of the terested. beg, Eugene & Alice Scott hereby notified of said "Review granted, the purpose of said MORTGAGESALE of Apportionments of said amended, praying that a jury be Default having been made in any sum which may be paid by Public Notice and correspon The following is a description Old Hickory and Branch summoned and impaneled from Petition being tb take private the undersigned at or before ding Fact Sheet summarizing of the several tracts or parcels Drain Drains," in^the manner property without the consent of the conditions of _ a certain hereinbefore stired; and also, petite jurors summoned to Mortgage made'by Elizabeth said sale for taxes and/or in-' application information and of land constituting the Special Section 18 serve this Court to ascertain, the owner for the use and surance on said premises, and proposed permit conditions are assessment District of said Country Meadows Estates - that at such timq and place as benefit of the public for the site Kundrat Ward to Sumner G. stated aforesaid^rom nine and determine whether it is Whittier, as Administrator of all other sums paid by the un available at no charge. Copies Drain, viz: Lots 40-43 inclusive; Lots 45-67 necessary for said Township of , of an easement for the con dersigned, with interest of all other information are inclusive; N M> of Lot 84; and o'clock in the forenoon until five struction and installation and Veterans,-Affairs dated August Herbison Road Drain o'clock in the afternoon, the DeWitt to acquire certain land 19, 1960, and recorded in the thereon, pursuant to law and to available at a cost of $.20 per Section 18* Lots 85-148 inclusive. described in said Petition for permanent maintenance of the terms of said mortgage, and page. apportionment for benefits and sanitary sewer facilities and office of the Register of Deeds De 281A- Beg' on cen of Her Parkwood and Branches the lands comprised within the use of and benefit of the public, for the County of Clinton and all legal costs and expenses, bison Rd, 105 rds W of NE cor of Drain said use being for the purpose of related services and for a just including the attorney's fees Please bring the foregoing to aforesaid drainage districts, the compensation to made, and, State of Michigan, on August 24, the attention of persons whom Sec. 18, th S 233 ft alg cen of Section 18 Special Assessment Districts constructing and installing _ a 1960, in Liber 229 of Mortgages, allowed by law, which premises SchaveyRd,thW220ft, thN233 Country Meadows Estates - sanitary sewer connection to It is further ORDERED, are described as follows: you know would be interested in will be subject to review. - ADJUDGED AND DECREED on page 938 on which Mortgage this matter. ft to cen of Herbison Rd, th E 220 , Lots 1-22 inclusive; S 380 ft of make the public sanitary sewer" there is claimed to be due^t the ft, to pt of beg, Alvin E & Lot 24; and S 350 ft of N 1135 ft, And You and Each of YoU, system more available and that a copy of this Order to Show 35-1 Cause shall be published in the date of this notice, for principal Commencing 455 feet East of Dorothy J Schultz exc the E 720 ft thereof of Lot 23 Owners and persons interested more accessable to King Ar and interest, the sum of Four De 281B* Beg on N sec In at a pt Schultz and Branches Drain - in the aforesaid lands, are thur's Court Mobile Home Park Clinton County News, a the Northeast corner of the NATURAL RESOURCES newspaper published and thousand seven hundred sixty- Northwest VA of Section 3, T8N, COMMISSION ACTION 1952.5 ft W of NE sec cor, th S Section 18 hereby cited to. appear ^at the and whether it is necessary to two dollars and 37/100— ^233 Ft, W187 ft, N 233 ft, E 187 ft De 281-1- N 330 ft of that part of time and place of such take said property as described circulated in the County of R1W, thence South 255 feet, (Under authority of Act 230, Clinton for three (3) con Dollars, ($4,762.37) and no thence West 167 feet, thence to pt of beg, Phillip & Phyllis NE VA Sec. 18, beg at E VA cor reviewing of apportionments as in said Petition, such property P.A. 1925, as amended) aforesaid, and b&heard with secutive weeks, the last three proceedings having been in north 255 feet, thence East 167 BOBCAT HUNTING Mustain thereof, th S 89°38'57"W 1740.32 to be taken for the use and stituted to recover the debt now ft on E-W VA In of sd sec to cen In respect to such special benefit of the public and to (3) publications to be prior to feet to the point of beginning, REGULATIONS FOR 1976 De 281C- Beg 906.7 ft E & 233 ft S the date of hearing provided remaining secured by said Duplain Township, Clinton of N VA post Sec. 18, thS 420.75 ft, of Schavey Rd, th N 0°25'W assessments and ygur interests ascertain and determine the Mortgage, or any part thereof, The Natural Resources 1002.38 ft on sddln, th N in relation thereto^ if you so just compensation to be made kabove. County, Michigan. Commission, at its meeting on W 199.3 ft, N 31°49'W 387 ft, N whereby the power of sale 100 ft, E 406 ft to beg. Herman 89°38'57"E 1736.22 ft // with E- desire. \ \ therefore in accordance with contained in said Mortgage has The Mortgagor, its successors June 13, 1975, under the It is further ORDERED, and assigns or any person law Schultz W VA In Sec. 18 to E in sd sec, th Dated this 15tti day of statutes of the State of Michigan become operative; authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, S 0°39'04"E 1002.39 ft on sd sec in such case made and provided ADJUDGED AND DECREED fully claiming from or under it, as amended, in regards to De 281-1- N 330 ft of property December A.D. 1975, that this Order shall be served shall within SIX (6) MONTHS dese'd as fols: That part of NE In to pt of beg, DeWitt Schools. Dale R. Chapman, County and it appearing to the Court Now Therefore, Notice is bobcat declared no open season De28iB- Part of beg on N sec In that the Plaintiff has declared upon all known Respondents as Hereby Given that by virtue of from the date of the aforesaid in Zone 3, abridged the open and VA, Sec. 18, beg at E VA cor Drain Commissioner, County of provided by law. foreclosure sale be entitled to .thereof, th S 89°38'57"W 1740.32 ata pt 1952.5 ft W of NE sec cor, Clinton. that it is necessary to take the power of sale contained in required a permit to hunt in th S 233 ft, W 187 ft, N233ft,E private property hereinafter Leo W. Corkin, said Mortgage and in pursuance redeem the entire Zone 2 and on Bois Blanc Island ft on EW VA In of sd sec to CL of 35-2 described for the use and Circuit Judge of the statute in such case made premises sold, by paying to the of Zone 1. The seasons and benefit of the public for the Countersigned: and privided, the said Mortgage purchaser, his executors, ad regulations shall be as follows: construction of sanitary sewer Dolores Hiller, will be foreclosed by a SALEOF ministrators, or assigns, or to Deputy Clerk 34-3 Zone 1: No closed season, connection and facilities sale of the premises therein the register of deeds in whose except on Bois Blanc Island thereon, said private property described or so much thereof as office the deed is deposited for where the season and being described as follows: NOTICE may be necessary, at public benefit of such purchaser, the regulations shall coincide Permanent Easement: Tbe Trustees of Penn auction, to the highest bidder, at sum which was bid therefore, with those of Zone 2. fr ^Taji^ayfersAsklRS A strip of land, 30 feet in Central Transportation Com the North entrance of the, with interest from the time of width, the centerline of pany hereby give notice, pur Clinton County Courthouse in the sale at the rate percent Zone 2: January 1 through which is described as; suant to Section 304(a) of the the City of St. Johns, and County borne by the mortgage plus any February 29, in Emmet, beginning at a point on of Clinton, Michigan, that being other sums required to be paid Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Regional Rail Reorganization Otsego, Montmorency, and This column of questions and answers on federal tax your job and your travel expenses the West section line of Act of 1973, of their intention, the place of holding the Circuit by law. are considered personal expen Sectipn 26, T5N, R2W, effective February 27, 1976 to Court in and for said County, on Alpena counties. Hunting by matters is provided by the local office of the U.S. Internal DATED: December 12, 1975. permit only. 1 ses, and are not deductible. For DeWitt Township, terminate all rail service on the January 23, 1976, at 10 o'clock Revenue Service and is published as a public service to more information, see IBS Publica Clinton National Bank & Zone 3: No open season, Clinton County, that is Saginaw Branch between local time in the forenoon of Trust Company, taxpayers. The column answers questions most frequently tion 463, Travel, Entertainment, 1603.18 feet North of the said day, and said premises will Application Procedure and Gift Expenses, available free Lansing (Milepost 40.0) and Mortgagee A free permit is required of asked by taxpayers. Saginaw, Mi. (Milepost 91.8) in be sold to pay the amount so as RANDY L. TAHVONEN at your IRS Office. aforesaid then due on said all persons hunting bobcats in S.Wjcorner of said Section 26; \the State of Michigan. In the aforesaid then due on said 10IUS3 BasEaset MatStatee street,Street , , ,, . _ . , \ 65vearsold ind'have.' ifonmLstbe ,^]f^«^P^mentDna- L ZonZonee 22,, .-,, , >f ,f f( M Q m b made by botfttaifpgy- r thence N 87° - 21' 50" E, 250.26;>Final System ^ P,laji adopted .home I wanted to have^miltt, but Mortgage together with 6% per St Johns Mjghjgap WM t*iiui Apphcat/pn must be, made in ' just sold fn> h&elVVhMrTOtf §rs it the ipr propertyo (is jointly owned, feet to the termination of said^Hcr the terms of • the 1973 cent interest, legal costs, At- Attorney for Mortgages,.. - 34-5 person or by maU as. follows: because ol my ace, I may not'have 1 the construction company has just statue the line to which this If the Adjusted sales price is more centerline. torneys' fees and also any taxes 1. Applicants may appear in to pay tax on some of the profit I than $20,000, you may still be able declared bankruptcy, tarn toW I notice relates is not designated and insurance that said Mort PUBLIC NOTICE have no chance of recovering my Michigan Water Resources person at the Gaylord District made from the sale. Is this true? to exclude part of the profit. For J Construction Easement: for continued operation by gagee does pay on or prior to Headquarters or at the Atlanta, more information, see IRS Publica money. Is there some kind of toss ' Consolidated Rail Corporation Commission which I can declare on my tax A strip of land, 50 feet in the date of said sale; which said Indian River, or Millersburg A. Yes. If you were 65 or older tion 523, Tax Information on Sell width, the centerline of ^ or any other carrier. premises are described in said Stevens T. Mason Building return? * Lansing, Michigan 48926 field offices of the Department before the date of the sale or ex ing Your Home. It's available free which is described as; Z „ Copies of materials and Mortgage as follows, to-wit: of Natural Resources. ^Such change of your house, you may be from your IRS Office. A. When a construction com beginning at a point of Information bearing on the situated in the Village of 517-373-8088 Date: December 19, 1975 application must be made able to exclude from your income pany becomes insolvent and fails the West section line of value of this line of railroad and DeWitt, Clinton County, all or part of the gain from the Q. I have a full-time Job in one to perform under the terms of a Permit Number: MI 0021261 during regular working hours. city, but I live with my family in a Section 26, T5N, R2W, upon the revenues and expenses Michigan, described as Lot 1, No application is to be made sale. However, you are allowed to contract, the unrecoverable de DeWitt Township, associated with its operation in except the South 62 feet thereof, NOTICE: ITT Hancock In prior to December 1, 1975. do this only once in your life, and citx 100 miles away, and I must posit made for the construction of Clinton County, that is recent years (prepared in .Viewcrest River Addition to the dustries, Incorporated travel back and forth each week. a residence is considered a non 2. Application by mail must you must have owned and used 1603.18 feet North of the Village of DeWitt. presently has a valid National the property as your principal res Are any of the travel and living ex business bad debit * _ conformity to regulations of the be made individually on a penses deductible? S.W. corner of said .RailServices Planning Office of The period of redemption will Pollutant Discharge Elimina- idence for at least five of the eight The deposit must he treated as tionSystem (Public Law92-500) government postal card. The years immediately before the date A. No. In a case like yours, your a short term capital loss, and is be one year from date of sale. Permit, issued November 15, applicant shall address the card Dated: December 10, 1975. to himself, typing or printing his of the sale. home, for tax purposes, is consid subject to the limitations on de Richard L. Roudebush, 1974 to discharge treated If you meet these requirements, ered to be your principal place of ductions for capital losses. Report process and cooling water from name and address on the business, employment or post of the loss on Schedule D, Form successor in office to Sumner postage side of the card. The and if the adjusted sales price of G. Whittier, as Administrator its facility located at 453 W. your home is $20,000 or less, you duty, regardless of where you 1040. For more details, ^see IRS Main, Elsie, Michigan. applicant shall then mail tbe may elect to exclude the entire maintain your family residence. Publication 548, Tax* information of Veterans Affairs , card in an envelope addressed. Your food and lodging while at on Deduction for Bad Debts. SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF Mortgagee. The applicant is engaged in to: Bobcat Permit, P.O. Box gain from your income. This elec- Fraser Trebilcock Davis & the manufacture of automotive 576, Department of Natural Foster stamping and painting. The Resources, Gaylord, Michigan By James R. Davis company discharges its effluent 49735. Applications must be JOHN DEERE TOYS Attorney for Mortgagee to the Maple River via a village postmarked no earlier than 1018 Michigan National Tower storm sewer. December 1, 1975. Lansing, Michigan 48933. 334 It is hereby notice that the following modifications or J JOHN DEERE SNOWMOBILES Permits Vegetable NOTICE OF MORTGAGE revisions of said permit are FULTON SCHOOL MENU FULTON SCHOOL MENU proposed: The company There is no limit to the # Week of January 5th Week of January 12th Fruit Cobbler FORECLOSURE SALE number of permits that will be ' DEFAULT HAVING BEEN proposes to eliminate surface MONDAY, MONDAY Bread and Butter* jk| JOHN DEERE BICYCLES water discharge by June l, 1976 issued. There will be no charge Hamburger on Bun Sloppy Joes Milk MADE in the conditions of a for the permit. The permit certain mortgage made by and discharge to the ground Trimmings Vegetable THURSDAY waters in accordance with State authorizes the bearer to hunt Hot Vegetable Fruit Pizzaburgers MICHAEL PATRICK and during the entire two-month PENNY L. PATRICK, of 214 Permit No. M00153. The Fruit Cobbler Milk Vegetable " schedule of compliance lias season in the designated open Milk TUESDAY Applecrisp LAETHEM'S INC. East Elm Street, Ovid, areas. Michigan, as Mortgagor to been modified accordingly. TUESDAY Meatloaf Milk M-46 ST. LOUIS 681-2440 681-5771 Spaghetti Creamed Potatoes FRIDAY CLINTON NATIONAL BANK & On the basis of preliminary Vegetable TRUST COMPANY, a national staff review and application of Hunting 1 Vegetable Spanish Rice or banking corporation, with its applicable standards and No person shall hunt under Fruit Fruit Tuna and Noodles principal offices situated in St. regulations, the Michigan authority of his permit unless he Bread and Butter Bread and Butter Vegetable Johns, Michigan, as Mortgagee, Water Resources Commission has signed it in ink and carries Milk Milk Fruit . ;* dated September 28, 1973, and proposes to issue a revise^ it on his person along with his WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Bread and Butter recorded in the office of the permit for the discharge subject 1975 small game or sportsman's _ Creamed Turkey on Biscuits Lasagne Milk Register of Deeds for the to certain effluent limitations license, and unless he properly Vegetable County of Clinton, State of and special conditions! The wears the back tag provided Fruit Michigan" on October 5,1973, in , permit expiration date is June with his license. Bread and Butter Liber 273, pages 562,' 563, 564, h 1976. Charles J. Guenther Milk Executive Assistant to the THURSDAY and 565. The proposed determination to revise an NPDES Permit is Director and Secretary to the Hot Dogs USED EQUIPMENT Mortgagee having elected, tentative. Persons wishing to Natural Resources Commission Whipped Potatoes under the terms of said mort- comment upon, or object to, the 35-3 Vegetable Fruit \t gage to declare the entire proposed permit modifications The first successful vaccine FORAGE USED , ^principal and accrued interest are invited to submit the same Bread and Butter ever developed to control a Milk ' 'thereon due, which election it in writing to: cancerous disorder, .Marek's TRACTORS does hereby exercise, pursuant Permit Coordinator FRIDAY HARVESTERS disease in poultry, was in Soup and Crackers to which there is claimed to be Water Quality Control troduced in ' 1971 by USDA due and'unpaid on said mort- Sandwich UNI HARVESTER 1-J.D.720DSL: * scientists at the Regional Cookie Poultry Research Laboratory w/FORAGE 1-NEW IDEA 2-ROW Juice SHELLER oh the Michigan State Milk, HARVESTER TREE RENT TO University campus. 1-J.D.4020DSV- FEBRUARY L 1976 CARL S. OBERLITNER MOVE YOUR MOBILE HOME, TO St. JOHNS MOBILE USED COMBINES HOME VILLAGE NOW! Water Well Drilling J.D.45W/CORNHEAD NEW HOLLANDW WE WILL PAY MOVING COSTS 4" and larger J.D. 95 W/CORN HEAD W/CORN HEAD We. thank tfOH /»* ^w** fUtfooHaye. LARGE LOTS, PAVED ROADS, cYTY SEWER AND WATER, NATURAL GAS Lots for any size coach, 10-12-14 or Double Wide. We Reda Submergible Pumps will pour special pads for Double Wides. l 0W0SS0 IMPLEMENT duane CHAMBERLAIN Wholesale Retail ST. JOHNS MOBILE 3495W.M-21 BUILDING SUPPLY K \ AND NURSERY HOME VILLAGE Phone 463-4364 OWOSSO.Mfck V PHONE (517) 720323 PHONE 834-2300 PHONE 834-5388 609 N. Morton ' Phone 224-7913 Alma > December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 19 "Think fat" sdys the auto club A cholesterol-laden, diet may food high in fat content - soups munch on at the pre-dinner: delightful evening can end in add extra-pounds but it wilt slow swimming in' heavy cream, cocktail hour. Some suggestions tragedy if they forget their down u> effects of Christmas - salad dressings rich with for high-fat, party food include' obligation as hosts,", New Year's holiday drinking, mayonnaise, baked ham, t) potato chips and any rich, salty Here are some tips for party- advises Automobile Club of cookies and pastries filled with, • commercial crackers, ac givers: Michigan. ,> lots of butter, chocolates and companied by dips made from • If a guest appears to have ' Realizing that 80 percent of nuts. sour cream or cheese balls with had too .much to drink, make Michigan motorists will take a - The reason for this is that food a cream cheese and cheddar sure someone else gives him a drink and then drive during the high in fat content stays in the • cheese base, If you have to choose between an olive and :a ride home or call a taxi. holiday season, Auto Club asked stomach longer, absorbing the . • Stop serving alcoholic Michigan State University alcohol and slowing its entry pickle, take the olive with all its oil, the nutritionists advise. • beverages nutritionists for tips on how to into the bloodstream, the MSU 1 before the party ends, counteract the adverse effects nutritionists said... Auto Club's search for a - • Always make sure there are of alcohol. , Holiday hosts .also should "common sense" guide to plenty of those high-fat snacks Their advice is to load up on provide high-fat snacks to holiday partying is part of its beverages or coffee in plain annual "First a Friend, Then a view should your guests prefer Host (FAFTAH) program, to limit their drinking. which was started in 1966 to help - Make sure there are plenty reduce Christmas - New Year's ,of those high-fat snacks to traffic deaths. munch on when guests are "Since the Auto Club began partaking of a little holiday its FAFTAH program, the cheer. death toll over the Christmas and New Year's weekends has MSU nutritionists consulted been cut from an average of 10- by Auto Club for advice on a-day in 1965 to less than half holiday eating and drinking that last year," reports James cautioned that Americans' diets G. Moffat, Auto Club general already are too high in fat manager. content But they conceded that many people stop counting A total of 12 persons lost their calories during the holiday lives during last year's holiday season. In view of this, a high- period when the Christmas and fat diet is the one that will best New Year's holidays lasted 30 enable drinking party-goers to hours each. help keep from becoming unfit That's the advice offered through Automobile Club of Michigan's This year, the holiday periods motorists. "First A Friend, Then A Host" campaign [FAFTAH] to social each will cover 102 hours. The Christmas holiday officially So, if you are going to offer drinkers who will be driving during the Christmas - New Year's holiday. A high-cholesterol meal, such as the one being served to 995 Rambler Rd. DaWitt Ph. 669-9083 begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, guests a relish tray before Dec. 24, and ends at midnight dinner, make sure there are Arthur C. Gibson, Auto Club safety and traffic, manager, acts like a Sunday, Dec. 28. New Year's plenty of olives and pile lots of sponge by holding alcohol in the stomach and slowing its absorption begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, cream cheese and sour cream rate into the blood where it intoxicates. Auto Club employee Lynn Dec. 31, and runs to midnight on those celery sticks. Then, Atkinson helps Gibson "load up" on such high-in-fat-content foods GILBERT & INGALLS INC. Sunday, Jan 4. follow it up with a high-fat as chicken velvet soup, baked ham in mustard sauce, stuffed potato WELL DRILLING The last 102- hour Christmas - dinner rich with cream sauce, . and French vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Recognizing New Year's holidays were in butter, fatty meat and gravy, that 80 percent of Michigan motorists will drink and drive this 6461 W. Howe Rd. DeWitt Ph. 669-9636 1973, when a total of 37 persons and top it off with a dessert of French vanilla ice cream and holiday season. Auto Club recommends that party-goers start with lost their lives on Michigan a full stomach to help retard the How of alcohol from the stomach highways. ' chocolate mint sauce or - into the blood. Auto Club still acknowledges that the best recipe for "Past experience has shown pastries. holiday fun-seekers Is to let someone who hasn't been drinking do that more than half of all Your guests may add a few holiday traffic deaths involve pounds but these high-fat the driving. Auto Club's high-cholesterol meal, which also includes alcohol and occur within 25 goodies will slow down the ef a frozen fruit salad* relishes, bread and butter, was planned by miles from home," Moffat fects of the drinks they consume Michigan State University nutritionists and prepared by chefs at noted, "The FAFTAH program and maybe save a few lives on Dearborn Inn. is Auto Club's way of reminding the drive home after the party's holiday party-givers that a over. Think fat Michigan motorists: The slim look might be chic, but Automobile Club of Michigan advises motorists who will participate in social drinking this holiday to "Think Fat." keep up good record A full stomach helps retard the flow of alcohol from the stomach It's time to be merry and bright... into the blood, and Auto Club advises that a cholesterol-laden diet Way Greetings acts best to retard the intoxicating effects of alcohol. . and to thank our many good friends With Michigan showing a especially appropriate time for for your valued patronage lower traffic death toll for a motorists and pedestrians to HERE IS a complete menu selected from several high-fat recipes LARRY T.SCHAEFER INC. second year in a row, Sate show good will and concern for supplied to Auto Club by Michigan State University specialists in CONTRACTOR Police Director Col. George L. safety by exerting extra at food science and human nutrition that party-goers or hosts might 6825 Cutler Rd. DeWitt Ph. 669-9134 LES MILLER & SONS Halverson today urged tention toward traffic accident want to consider: motorists cooperation in ex prevention. Chicken -Velvet Sout TRUCKING tending this improvement in Baked Ham ^ravel^isafety^ through the He , , Mustard Sauce - >- * r? SMW1 GRAV^Wl^OIFT *'SAW,DUST*d absm &d m '>ifiX&y&^^\**£"i*" "s-J cautioned that general Baked Stuffed'Potatoes •• •• • tf> »-<*» **J" - ***> - '«' »?. Mday^das to.the.year-enrf,, holiday excitement can distract F ; ,...| ., ., ,, Halverson pointed out that the . .Frozen Fruit Salad' ' ' ' . * *' ' * " ' motorists' from" giving full at- French Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Mint Sauce PHONE 517-593-2055 ST. JOHNS, MICH. holiday season provides an •tention to hazards of reduced visibility, snowy or icy roads RECIPES FOR the soup, sauce, stuffed potatoes and fruit salad and excessive speeds. He also follow: urged motorists to refrain from YEAR END CLEARANCE driving if their holiday Chicken Velvet Soup celebrating includes any im •A cup butter moderate drinking. •Vj cup flour ;ON PRE-OWNED CARS 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup warm milk Michigan for only the second 1 cup warm cream time in 12 years will have a Vh cups finely diced chicken NEED A GOOD PRE-OWNED traffic death toll below 2,000 this % teaspoon salt A Christmastime greeting year. Last year the toll was pepper to taste 1,875. In the 1964-73 period the Melt butter; add flour and cook over low heat until well-blended; to all our good Mends! tolls all were over 2,000. This add two cups of hot chicken stock and the warm milk and cream. CAR OR TRUCK? year's total is expected to range Cook slowly, stirring frequently until thick. Add remaining four about 1,800 or less. cups of chicken stock and chicken and heat to boiling. Season with LOVE'S UPHOLSTERY We have pver 30 cars and 12 pickups to choose from . . . salt and pepper. Serves eight. OVID The holiday periods this year Mustard Sauce for Baked Ham will be 102 hours long, extending 1 tbsp. chopped onion from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 3 tbsp. butter the midnight Sunday for both 2 tbsp flour EGAN FORD SALES, INC. the Christmas and New Year 1 cup milk or light cream periods.- Traffic accidents 3 tbsp. prepared mustard 200 W. Higham ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2285 claimed nine deaths during 'A tsp. Worcestershire sauce ' Christmas and three during new Brown onion slightly in butter; add flour, then milk or cream to Year's in 30-hour periods last make a sauce. When thick, add mustard. Makes one cup. year in Michigan. Baked Stuffed Potatoes 8 Idaho potatoes 2 tbsp. butter WE SPECIALIZE IN All State Police districts and 1 cup (or more) sour cream M«(tty posts will operate highway parmesan cheese patrols as manpower permits. salt and pepper In addition, selective en Bake potatoes about 40 minutes to one hour, depending on size. forcement teams totalling about .When half done, puncture skins once with fork to allow steam to 30 officers will devote special escape, then return them tooven to finish baking. When completely AUTOMOTIVE attention to those highway baked, cut them in half lengthwise, scoop out pulp and mash with sections showing bad accident fork. (Mixture should'be somewhat lumpy.) Add about two experience. tablespoons butter and salt and pepper to taste. Then add sour REPAIRS cream and continue mashing to get proper consistency for stuffing mixture into potato shells or place it in a greased casserole. Then All Work Guaranteed* sprinkle potato mixture with parmesan cheese and return them to oven for about 30-40 minutes before serving. Frozen Fruit Salad 'A cup each of Royal Ann and Bing cherries halved and pitted WE INVITE YOU "A cup each of canned pears, peaches and pineapple diced and drained '"• . 1/8 cup powdered sugar TO VISIT BORON •A cup pineapple juice l jphappy season toyou, with greetings and good wisncs from us. SCHMITT DONA DOUGLAS ELECTRIC Dress Making & Alterations Lingerie and Knit Classes 1002 E. State St. Johns 2441 S. Warren Rd., 3 miles ewt of Ovid on M-21,2K miles south Ph. 2244277 Ph. 834-6975 20 CLINTON CQUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,1975 Potential wood Ovid-Elsie High SchooJ shortage looms Christmas program EAST LANSING -....Private shortage. ' nearly double, current annual & forest landowners can play a ; "By the year 2000, U.S. an- use," says Dr. vMelvin R. major role in averting what is nualtimberconsumptionwiUbe Koelling, Michigan State shaping up to be a severe wood; \ about 23 billion cubiq feet, University Extension forestry specialist.. About 12 billion cubic feet ar§ Merry Christmas produced yearly- from goverrf- ment and industrial timber stands, which comprise nearly one-third of the nation's forest lands. "Private landowners hold the remaining two-thirds of our forest lands, niosVof which is very unproductive because of poor or nonexistant forest management," Koelling says. But a turnaround is possible. "Whether it is a five acre woodlot or 1,000, the land can be brought into profitable production providing sub stantial return on investment," Koelling says. . • tVe hope Santa brings extra shares The private landowner can make the acreage as productive of happiness to you and yours. We,appre- as any industry forest lands. "It ciate all our fine friends and customers. is not unreasonable to expect \ Right up our alley1 upwards of 200 board feet per acre per year from good hard SERVISS EQUIPMENT Being able to wish our loyal friends.... woods as red oak.sugar maple, patrons season's best, sincere thanks. black walnut and similar hardwoods, all of which grow well in lower Michigan," SALES .Withthe Ideal Gift Koelling says. 307 W. Pearl Ovid Ph. 834-2500 For Your Bowler Timber management prac Brunswick or Columbia bowling ball tices include thinning and pruning of selected trees. Export fitting & drilling matching Underbrush and low value (While you wait) bags, tool species, trees of poor form (crooked or double trunked Satisfaction, guaranteed • Drive a little and see trees, etc.) are removed. Once the production format, is ROGER'HALLat established, selected trees need to be pruned of branches 17 feet The Madrigal Singers of Ovid-Elsie High School under. the directorship of Roger Weyershcrg Fowler up the trunk to produce a good musically "deck the halls with boughs of holly" at last Thursday night's Christmas program. A full Fowler Bowl 593-9906 base log 16 feet long. house heard the group deliver a musical interpretation of the Nativity which featured Pani Leslie on the flute and Nadine Weyersbcrg on the oboe. Landowners may obtain educational advice from MSU Extension, their local soil conservation district, Michigan Department of Natural 1 Resources or from foresters in private industry. Cost-sharing, is available through the local ASCS office. "There is no reason why the ¥^ private landowner should not take advantage of the potential Only the Best return good forest land provides in terms of money, improved With fond hopes t^iat all to you and yours wildlife habitat and increased your holiday dreams come true, we recreational value," Koelling send you our beat wishes for a Merry Christmas. •• at Yuletidel says. American wood production \ can be tripled. "Such an en- \ WESTPHALIA, MICH. Phone 587-4531 S ANTIQUES '- deavdr is far better than 152 S. Main FOWLER Phone 593-3556- allowing productive land to remain unproductive which is of little value to anyone. Forest land is the same as any field or garden-it exists to produce. MERRY CHRISTMAS Timber, as is any field or garden crop, is a renewable Little parts add up to smooth resource that should be har vested regularly, just as we do to ALL! our other croplands," Koelling driving. Little wishes • says. add up to big holiday Timber products are used in Ole Santa found himself a special guest conductor of the Ovid-Elsie High School band last Thursday part of everyone's daily ac night during the school's annual Christmas music program. The band opened the evening's per greetings. Hearty tivity. The more obvious forms formance with several Christmas selections followed by musical offerings by the Madrigal Singers and are in home building, food the high school choir. thanks to all. packaging and furniture con to all-our struction. Other uses include insulation, linoleum, clothing customers. and auto production. "We use 675 pounds of paper per capita per year. By the year HAFNER'S ELECTRIC 2000, that amount will have FOWLER 593-2188 reached 1,000 pounds. Other uses will increase similarly," Koelling says. Help win the race Woodlot management meetings are being held throughout Michigan this winter and spring. Sites will be in St. Joseph County, Jan. 21,; Detroit, March 13; Cass County, March 30; Van Buren County, March 31; Ionia County, April 1 TRAVERS USED and Barry County, April 8. Program topics include management of hardwood AUTO PARTS wood lots, pine plantations, St. Johns Phone 224-3204 marketing and sources of N. US-27 technical assistance. Today's tip for safer winter driving from DeWitt Chief of Police Wendell Myers: "Des pite improvements in vehicles, tires and traction equipment, tire chains are still the ultimate self-help traction aid for pulling through deep snow or climbing snow-packed, icy grades. Tests by the. National Safety Council show that reinforced tire chains provide from four to seven Ovid-Elsie residents witnessed a live nativity scene last Thursday night at Ovid High School during times as much traction as regular highway tires on snow Which a musical story was being presented in song by the Madrigal Singers and various featured and ice." ; "i soloists. Chris Erickson portrayed Mary while Wayne Swendcr appeared as Joseph. As we celebrate His Birth, we pause to study the true meaning ... of sleigh bells over of Christmas; Best of the the river and through the woods season to you and your family. as families everywhere gather in BILL R0SELLA •> JACK GARY close harmony to enjoy another warm and wonderful Yuletide season. We extend to all our neighbors and members our fond wishes for a POMPEII FARMERS 9* happy holiday and a plentiful, v 1 May we remember the real meaning prosperous Now Year. * ' CROP of Christmas... God's /ove for us! PRODUCTION CREDIT POMPEII PHONE 838-2500 ASSOCIATION ' ft'.: FERTILIZERS F.C. MASON CO. and EMPLOYEES *Y 200 E. Railroad Ph. 224-3291' fUK lES'VUE AND DEPENDABILITY St. Johns 1104S.U.S.-27 PHONE 224-3662 ST. JOHNS •v December 24,1975 :LINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 21 ACKU isBewi May the |oys of the season grow ever greater in your heart. •525*1 A musical greeting to all our good friends and customers from GELLER WELDING JOHN E. ALLEN CONSTRUCTION 301 W. Steel St. Johns Ph. 224-4722 DEW1TT Parents of kindergarten students of Miss Janice Kelley's morning class at North Elementary School in Ovid were treated to a Christmas special last Friday morning in which they saw their youngsters perform in their first major stage production. The students sang several traditional Christmas songs to add to the excitement of the "long awaited day" ahead to the group of proud parents attending. £anta is busy spreading Christmas cheer, and once again The Christmas spirit reigns all it's our rime to thank friends and over the land. Hope it fills and warms customers for their -your heart with happiness/For . loyal patronage. your treasured patronage, sincere thanks. STEVE'S REFUSE Phone •4O07CarlandRd. OWOSSO IMPLEMENT 834-5539 SERVICE Elsie, Mich. OWOSSO, MICHIGAN Scout pack 572 helped Santa by collecting 2 cans of food per boy as the admittance fee to their Christ mas Party, the evening of Dec. 17. The party was held in the basement of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns. The 36 scouts entertained their families and friends with a Christmas, play entitled "Holiday for Santa," written by Jessie Nicholson. AH joined voices to sing some traditional Christmas Carols. Af terwards, Bob Cat Badges, membership cards and citizen awards were presented. The evening included a visit from Santa and refreshments. A cake was donated for the occasion by Pierce Bakery. Shown with Santa are; Mike Humenik, Jimmy Schutthelss, Pat Makara and David Kramer. General Telephone Christmas*"** asks rate increase »• r* clvristnvas greeting Fill this season with laughter, good A dashing good lime to folks everywhere. will and song. Warm thanks from us, to all. NORTON SHORES - General "Last year we sold $25 million company an additional $9.3 he said. Telephone Company of in bonds at an interest rate of 11 million over two years. General Telephone serves We're grateful for the favors shown us. Michigan has filed an ap percent and $18 million of - "We must remain com more than 588,000 telephone DEVEREAUX SAW MILL plication with the Michigan preferred stock at 12.24 percent. petitive in the labor market in located in 543 Michigan com Public Service Commission for order to attract the high quality 2871 N. Hubbardston Rd. Pewamo By comparison, our present munities. The company's DAVARN EQUIPMENT v authority for a general rate overall authorized earnings employees necessary to help us operating area includes all or Phone-593-2552 increase, according to Jack level is only 8.9 percent." provide the service our parts of 61 of the state's 83 PEWAMO Reitze, president of the com' customers want and deserve," counties. pany. The application was filed Reitze pointed out, however, Friday afternoon (December that General Telephone has not 19). even been able to earn at the presently authorized level. The company has asked to be He said the present rate filing allowed earnings com is an attempt to offset the THE YULE LOG STORY - V 4 1. mensurate with today's costs of greatly increased costs of doing business, Reitze said. The capital and, provide the com application seeks $10.2 million pany with an adequate rate of of additional revenue of which Remember those familiar scenes of men and horses return which would enable it to pulling a freshly-cut log home o'er the snow from the approximately $5 million would continue to .attract additional be retained after payment of investor dollars. forest? It was the Yule log, destined for a Christmas federal and state taxes. fireplace! It lighted up the house with a cheery glow, General Telephone's ap He pointed out, also, that turned night into day, and made the holiday festivities plications were made in 1970 earnings, to a great degree, so much gayer. and 1974. dictate a company's "bond rating" and the "bond rating," ^W] "In our 1974 application, we in turn, dictates the rate of This custom, which is observed in many places, goes asked the MPSC to grant us rate interest the company must pay far back into pagan times, long before Christianity. increases which could produce when it seeks to sell bonds to earnings at the level they raise capital. Improved earn Our ancestors called it the Mid-Winter Fire Festival. authorized back in 1970," Reitze ings can lead to higher bond It was held indoors because of the bad weather outside. explained. ratings. Higher bond ratings (j^tma^pmil^ He pointed out that the cost of mean lower interest rates which The Yule log, generally an oak tree, would be cere doing business have increased can save the customers of a Ourwish is that this season substantially since that earn moniously lighted from a fragment saved expressly capital intensive utility millions for this purpose from the year before. be filled with inne%ieaceforyou. ings level was authorized in of dollars. 1970. Thanks, loyal patrons. "We're a capital intensive Other costs have gone up as When the new log sent out its brilliant flames it was business, which means we rely well,- including building and heavily on the availability of equipment costs. believed that the house and family would once again SIMON BROl. TRUCKING SIMON PLANING MILL investor money which we must .Another example cited by be protected against lighting and fires; that the cattle FOWLER PHONE 593-2000 use to help finance our annual Reitze is the recent labor and grain fields would thrive, and all the earth would Fowler **»• Phone 593-2377 service improvement and ex contract, settle earlier this be fertile. pansion programs," he said. year, which will cost the deep me'arilng o! •* .Christmas fill the season with love JOT you and yours. DcBt wishes for old fashioned Christmas joys.,. and thank you for * Hope fhe holiday seasonf lifts ' the pleasure and privilege ^ your spirit with happiness, laughter, * When it's a matter of^ insurance of serving you,"our valued friends. Thanks to all the folks ^Iraby&Bfewbakef we have had the pleasure of serving. GAMBLES STORE P.O. Box 127, Sv. Johns, Michigan48879 % : Bailey ' telephone (517) 224-3258 E. J's STANDARD SERVICE 117 W.WALKER, ST. JOHNS PH. 224-2828 108 N.Clinton , ;:)\,- 301S. Main Music Center ST. JOHNS •«- FOWLER St. Johns ' 1601 E. STATE ST. JOHNS PH. 224-4232 ad' 22 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 34,1975 NatMty Creche Art Dramatizes St6rj Of Birth Of Christ According ta,legentt, remnants of the manger at Bethlehem were brought to Italy by early Chrlstlans/Soafc is not surprising that some -1300 years later, St, Francis of Assisi should have* chosen to'renew its spirit and meaning In the hermitage of Grecclo In the Tjmbrjan' mountains. "I deslret-to represent the birth of that Child in Bethlehem in such a way that with our bodily eyes we may see all that He suffered for lack of, the necessities for a new born babe, and how he lay In the manger between the ox and ass." His friend, Giovanni Vellita, proceeded to carry out these instructions, setting up a life-size manger with straw and a live ox and ass. Members of the community posed as Mary, Joseph and the shepherds and a wax figure of the Christ Child was placed In the manger„'A great throng assembled to worship at the site on Christmas Eve 1223. Many songsjjand hymns were sung, and so impressive and awe-inspiring was the ceremony, that Grecoio assumed the fame of a second Bethlehem as the news spread far and wlde'.'v • - . Inspired by "St/Francis, artisans and craftsmen began to make miniature manger scenes lor, their nomjes, 'and the creches spread all over Europe. Whole families, fashioned creche displays. They em- en twine and wire, expres the little figures'from wiod ployed the talents of the sive faces. The limbs are of or clay and created repllgas best sculptors and the lad finely carved wood. The fig of Bethlehem, as they imag les of the great houses fre ures are dressed in 18th ined it w*ould look. Often quently made elaborate century costumes, enriched these scenes looked .ittore clothes of velvets and sat with jewels and embroidery. like their own villages than ins for the figures. The heads and shoulders of the Holy Land? • , y$ The most outstanding of the figures, modeled in In Naples, these creches these figures were produced terracotta and painted in developed into a fashion in the workshops of Naples flesh tones, are credited to able art because of thedn.- during the second half of some of 18th-century Na terest of the Bourbon King the eighteenth century. The ples' finest sculptors: Giu Carlo III, who set the-pace Metropolitan Museum has a seppe Sammartino and his by the elaborate settings 'of large collection of them,, pupils, Salvatore de Franco, the Nativity scene, which which are usually on dis Giuseppe Gori and Angelo he had set up in his castle play during the Christmas Viva. THE THREE KINGS, attributed to Giuseppe Sammartino. Polychronted terracotta, ' every Christmas Eve. season. Most of these are wood, fabric, tow and wire and silver-gill. 14%" to 15" high. Italian ^Neapolitan) «'J from the famous collection Creches are also popular J fJ The members of the court in other parts of Europe 2nd half of 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Loretta'H. ' owned by the great Neapoli Howard. " ' ' took up the hobby of their tan Catello family. notably Provence in France, AWED SHEPHERDS AND THEIR GOATS, polychromed terra king and soon all the great and in Spain. But none has cotta, wood, fabrie, tow and wire. Shepherds 15%" high, Neapolitan families were The figures, an average reached the high degree of vying with each •othe*.*tp of 12 to 18 inches In height, artistic elegance of those of Italian (Neapolitan) 2nd half of 18th century. The Met produce brilliant and lavish have pliable bodies of wov 18th century Naples. ropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Loretta H. Howard.' IE ot /on/b 'ni './ cpurs e C MT. PLEASANT -- A course in educational administration will be offered in Ionia this winter by Central;Michigan University - Off Campus Education. Registration will be in Room 124, Ionia High School. The course Ms .listed as Educational Administration 667, "Administration of Community Education," and earns three semester hours graduate credit. It will seek to identify community needs and deal with the organization and management of new and ongoing prograW^ "$p <]g] Dr. John Pafe^w®be t}|j instructor. h%; KND-OVEK-END, That's the courthouse Christmas tree in St. Johns on the left and, on the right, the photo shows why it hasn't been shining brightly at night Some sections are covered recently. Repeated vandalism of the decorations has resulted in at least 100 lights stolen and extensive damage to the electrical wiring for with ice and snow at this time of the decorations. Due to the expense of the repeated vandalism, the County News was told by a Chamber of Commerce spokesman that it year — arid as usual many motorists will go slaying. was financially impossible to keep the lights repaired to shine through the Christmas holidays. COMPLETE BODY WORK * Weather prompts area accident...s. ->fllKV |) >.^ >^MP GLASS, REPLACEMENT i-.*fi** There was a rash of com snow storm Friday night that Treacherous driving con BOB'S AUTO BODY, INfc. plaints about' icy intersections dumped 10 inches of snow on the ditions were responsible for at 800 N. Lansing . . , Phone 224-2921 in DeWitt Twp. following the area. least 15 minor accidents in w ' . - - •.. ,a'X.Wwi., wii DeWitt Twp. according to Police Chief William Nash. NATIVITY GROUP, Mary and Joseph attributed to Salvatore di Franco; Baby Jeans to Giuseppe Sammartino. Polychromed terracotta, wood, fabric, tow and wire, Police investigate "People have been driving silver-gilt, straw and cork. Height of Joseph, 15". Italian (Neapolitan) 2nd half of very well up until now," he said 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pift of Loretta H. Howard. DeWitt Twp. Police are in Thieves broke 'into the in- a telephone interview vestigating a breaking and Nordhaus Restaurant Dec. 21 Monday, "But it seems they entering at the Paul Anthony through a rear entrance and forgot about special winter residence, 341 E. Sheridan Rd., took $1200.00 in cash late circumstances. DeWitt Twp. Monday night. A15" color t.v. valued at $200 He urged area motorists to .was taken Dec. 15. Police The incident is being in remember to adjust their reported that there was no sign vestigated by DeWitt Twp. driving to fit weather con of forced entry. police. ditions. Schedule benefit in St. Johns ST. JOHNS»The St. Johns Music for the dance, to be proceeds to be used to provide a May your Chrlifmas tie merry and bright J'. Business and Professional business scholarship for a high held atSt. Joseph's gym, will be The Employees of Women's Club is sponsoring a provided by The Music Makers. school senior. "Hard Times Ball" Saturday, Tickets are $8 per couple with Mix and snacks will be fur Jan. 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. nished. BURTON ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. ST. JOHNS \' ANGEL WITH CENSER, at V* "V^ tributed to Giuseppe Sam Indians Had a Sacred Spring Festival Joy To A1]L at Christmas! martino. Polychromed ter racotta, wood, fabric, tow and wire and silver-gilt, 15" Tree Upon Which They Hung Gifts D & C STORES high. Italian (Neapolitan) In early pioneer days in prompted less by ideas of In the fall, Grandmoth 2nd half of 18th century. ST; JOHNS America, Indian children doing good and sharing er was uprooted and set The Metropolitan Museum were invited in to see the of Art, gift of Loretta H. with the less fortunate, afloat on the Missouri riv Howard. Christmas tree and were than the more human one er for a long journey into given extra food. On one of raising one's prestige. the Great Beyond, Much > occasion — in fact, prob They had, also, a tree up in the way that Alaskans ably on many more than on which they hung gifts. are reported to have set just one — Indians were This was considered a adrift their old folks, up found dancing around the sacred spring festival tree, on the icy water floes. tree, stamping and whoop not a Christmas tree. A The Indians of course' M to 0 ing in the familiar manner of ceremonially excited tribe in North Dakota recognized that the white braves. would plant, each year, a brothers' Christmas was young cedar near trfe big an important occasion. It* Let us All Rejoice v medicine lodge. Children came to be called by tribes^ American Indians were on this Happy Day! accustomed to the idea of brought gifts of mocca The Big Eating. By oth giving among themselves, sins, pelts, shawls and so ers, in districts frequent To You and Your though the habit was forth to hang on the ed by French trappers, CREDIT BUREAU OF branches of what was who kissed each other as Loved Ones... A called, with the simplicity they exchanged gifts, it CLINTON COUNTY INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED! of so-called primitive peo was known as Kissing •*•*»«. St. Johns Holiday Season ples, Grandmother. Day. HOME-FARM ®\^tf£ Filled with Joy BUSINESS « m*mbtt of j|AUT0 America Group ^ LANTERMAN INSURANCE * BRUCE LANTERMAN All year long, our many friends ' 200 W, State, St. Johns, PHONE 224-7614 wish u$ well by continued loyal pa 'MERRY tronage. We take this happy oppor There's no better tunity to express our gratitude and CHRISTMAS sincere Chnstmcft^fshes. 5eace time to wish our friends We wish you all * May tta the best! Merry Christmas! lots of holidayvcheer MARTIN BLOCK CORP. meaning of tfiB dove of N. Gilson Rd., St. Johns peace, fill the JONAS JANITORIAL PhonB824-2621 .* hearts of CLINTON AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY rt*v ST. JOHNS all men this day. PHONE 224-6488 113 Higham St. Johns Phone 224-6788 "December 24,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 23 Park plans continue Cederberg in City of DeWitt DEWITT - Although Com Kiebler got the ball rolling, lauds agreement munity Development grant making the first donation in the monies 'are now out of the sum of $150. question,' the Cherry Street Expensive fill for the park WASHINGTON, D.C. - The average working man," said Park in DeWitt is still a reality. was provided by using the' dirt .ranking Minority Member of Cederberg. Orginafly' financing for the removed from the roadway the House Appropriations park wasfo have come from the during a Lake Geneva paving Committee called the "This is a cruel burden Community Development grant project. agreement by the House of especially on the poor because money, but DeWitt did not meet It is estimated that pur Representatives to match $18 they can least afford, to pay this the poverty level required by chasing the dirt to fill in at the billion in tax reductions in fiscal unfair, tax.-" such a'grant. park would have cost $12,000. 197V with a dollar for dollar reduction in federal spending The dean of Michigan • At their i most recent City CITY OFFICESTQ CLOSE Congressional delegation said DeWitt City offices will be "a step toward fiscal respon- Council meeting, the Council . sibility, by stemming inflation the Congressional compromise voted to establish a fund to closed at 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and will still does not contain sufficient re-open at 8 a.m. Dec. 29. and growing government finance the park and Dick deficits". tax relief for the middle income taxpayer, Congressman Al Cederberg (R*Michigah) said the spending "These people are the back St, y L '/wtiHCA i • (J To you — the merriment thai 'pomes with trimming the tree, waiting for Santa, • opening his gifts. To you — a holiday season bright with good cheer and warm with good fellowship, And to you, our sincere and hearty thanks for your patronage. We Will Be Closed Saturdays During January I February FROM THE STAFF OF THE KARBER BLOCK CO. KARBER GRAVEL Clinton County News KARBER READY-MIX • lift - ST. JOHNS ,U I M I I M 1 .! ii ! ,1 U JJJTD S .»:S..» .1 ..» .M 1 .» 1 S'.) i » ~\ i t I I i » t i !~ 24 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN December 24,19^5 He married Laura E. Main in California; Harold flf- Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 2,1937. She Lakeview; Howard of Green Adeline Baker died April 14, 1973. ville; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Evahs Mr. Main was a veteran of of Maywood, 111. and Mrs. WWI, a member of WWI Lavina Lorah of Arizona; half- Clinton wiea, ofcttuviiu Mrs. N. Adeline Baker, 81, sisters Mrs, Myra Black if Barracks #2271; Ovid VFW Post formerly of 500 West Gibbs St., #8984; Clinton County Farm Lyons, Mrs. Marie Johnson jof St. Johns, died Dec. 17, 1975 at Bureau; and the Ovid IOOF, Ionia; step-daughters Mrs. children; three great grand Blanche Peterson. Bauder of Shepherd; ten Clinton Memorial Hospital Mr. Main was a farmer. Alberta Serr of Vernon, and children and a step-daughter, grandchildren and eight great Walter Suchek following a long illness. Mrs. Lyola Dunkel of St. Johns; Mrs. Alfred (Rowlna) Babcock Survivors include brothers grandchildren. Two sons Funeral services were held at Gerald of Sidney, Mi.; Loren of 11 step-grandchildren; and 19 Funeral services for Mrs. A. of Watertown. preceded her in death. v Osgood Funeral Home, St. step-great-gra'ndchildren. - Blanche Coy Peterson of ST. JOHNS - Walter Suchek, Florida; Don of Clio; George of 61, of 4791 W, Parks Rd., St. Johns, Dec. 20 with the Rev. Watertown, N.Y., former Francis Johannides of the resident of the Elsie area, were Dorothy May Johns died Dec. 20 at his home Pearl Munson „ following a short illness. United Methodist Church, of held Friday, Dec. 19 from ficiating. News about Medicare Jennings-Lyons Chapel in (Ebert) Miller Funeral services were held at Owbsso, with burial in Ridge ELSIE (c) -- Funeral services Osgood Funeral Home Tuesday, Mrs. Baker was born in Road Cemetery. The Rev. for Mrs. Pearl Munson, 87, of Dec. 23 with Pastor Michael Fayette County, 111. on Dec. 24, Thomas E. Dunn officiated. 203 N. Knowltbn St., Elsie were Ruhl officiating. Burial was in 1893, to Charles A. and Ida Ann costs in coming year held at Carter'Funeral Home, Mt, Rest Cemetery. Young Jenkins. Mrs. Peterson died Monday in Thursday, with the Rev, She came to the St. Johns Mr. Suchek was bom in Medicare patients with Medicare was introduced In Watertown. She was 79. LaVern A, Bretz officiating, Chicago 111. May 22, 1914, to area in 1914. She married Mrs. Peterson was born Burial was made in Riverside Delmer Baker March 15,1914 in Michigan Blue-Cross-Blue 1966 as part of the Social Paul and Anna Senakouich Shield "complementary Security Act. It was designed ) March 18, 189? in Elsie, Cemetery. Suchek. He resided on Parks Illinois. He preceded her in death, August of 1970. coverage" won't be faced with for person 65 and older and the daughter of Charles h. and Mrs, Munson died Monday, Rd. since 1927. higher hospital deductible and Amanda (Vancuren) Call. She Dec. 15, at Owosso Memorial She was a member of the disabled. He married Irene Bandt in coinsurance costs in 1976. Following^ is a history bf attended Elsie area schools and Hospital after an illness of Angola Ind. April 6, 1937, and United Methodist Church and graduated from Elsie High several years. the Maple River Grange. Deductible and coinsurance changes in Medicare deduc was employed as a set-up man costs are the patient's out-of- tibles and coinsurance: School. She was married to Lee Mrs. Munson, the daughter of at Motor Wheel. Survivors include daughters: L. Coy, April 29,1914. He died in William and Mary Baese, was Mrs. Clyde (Verna) Peck of St. pocket expenses required under Deductible Coinsurance Survivors include'his wife, the federal government's July,1966 $10 PEACE AT 1959. She later married Arthur born Oct. 31,1888 in Bennington Irene; son Walter Jr. of St. Johns, Mrs. Valentine J. Peterson. Township. She had resided in (Mildred) Stoy of rural St. Medicare program. Jan., 1969 44 11 CHRISTMAS Johns; daughters Mrs. Roberta Starting January 1, 1976 the Jan., 1970 52 13 -Elsie since 1912. Magcli of Elsie, Mrs. Sue Ann Johns, Mrs. Wendall (Delma) Mrs. Peterson moved from She was first married to Bolton of Ovid; brother, government will increase the Jan., 1971 60 15 Henderson about eight years Suchek and Miss Debora deductible for inpatient hospital Jan., 1972 68 17 Harry Price in July 1910 in Suchek both of St. Johns; sisters William Jenkins of Cerro ST. JOHNS OIL ago and resided in Watertown Fairfield Township. She later Gordo, 111.; nine grandchildren; care from $92 to $104. At the Jan., 1973 72 18 and Tampa, Florida. A MIDLAND - Funeral ser Mrs. Helen Michaud of same time, the coinsurance 84 21 St. Johns married Merle Munson in Ovid Diamondale, Mrs. Mary and nine great-grandchildren. Jan., 1974 homemaker, she was a member in July 1925. vices were held Dec. 15 from St. charge for the 6lst to the 90th Jan., 1975 92 23 Phone 224-4879 of the Free Methodist Church. Bridgette's Catholic Church in Goetsch of Lansing and Mrs. Memorials may be made to day of hospitalization (per 104 26 Mrs. Munson was a member Stella McCoy of Lansing; and 7' the First United Methodist Jan., 1976 Midland for Dorothy May benefit period) will increase Latest changes affect .the Surviving Mrs. Peterson are: of the Elsie Baptist Church and (Ebert) Miller, 47, 412 grandchildren. Church. from $23 a day to $26 a day. her husband; two sons, Dr. the Elsie Blue Star Mothers. "Part A" portion of medicare ~ Cronkright, Midland. Fr. Max The deductible and coin basic coverage for hospital, Charles H. Coy of Okemos and Surviving are: two sons, Frego officiated. Try A Classified Lew L. Coy of Wixom; a sister, William Price of Elsie and surance are both paid under the post-hospital and nursing home Charles Munson of Fort Myers, Robert Beebe Blue Cross-Blue Shield com care, plus diagnostic services, Mrs. Frank (Bina) Pearce of She died, Dec. 12 at a Midland Edwin Bowen plementary coverage. home care and psychiatric Burlington, Ky.; five grand Florida; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Hospital following a long Approximately 950,000 per hospital care. illness. sons in Michigan are covered by Part -A is automatically A graduate of Elsie High Edwin P. Bowen, 64, of R-l, Robert V, Beebe, 57, of ,111 Medicare and about 60 percent available \o persons who reacji YEAR END CLEARANCE School and Michigan State Ashley died Dec. 12 at his home South Whittemore, St. Johns, have Blue Cross-Blue Shield age 65. There is no cost for this University, she had been em following a short illness, s died Dec. 19 at Clinton complementary coverage. portion of the benefit. '. Memorial Hospital following a The government also in ON PRE-OWNED CARS ployed as a teacher at St. Funeral services were held at short illness. "Part B'' is a supplement Bndgette's Catholic Church in Osgood Funeral Home Dec. 18, creased the coinsurance which primarily covers Midland. with the Rev. Heath Goodwin of Funeral services were held at liability for Medicare skilled physician and medical services, Traverse City, officiating. the Osgood Funeral Home, Dec. nursing facilities. The patient's This benefit supplements homje NEED A GOOD PRE-OWNED She was born Nov. 19,1928 in Burial was in Mt. Rest 22 with the Rev. Francis expense will increase from care and covers diagnostic Chicago, the daughter of Roy Johannides of the United $11.50 a day to $13 a day for the tests, surgical- dressings, Cemetery. Methodist Church presiding. and Helen Ebert. Mr. Bowen was born in St. 2lst through the 100th day of ambulance service and the Johns, March 8,1911. He made Burial was in the Eureka care. rental of medical equipment CAR OR TRUCK? Surviving are 3 daughters, Cemetery. Kathy of Delaware, Jeannie of Clinton County his life-long Persons with Blue Cross-Blue It's optional and can be pur Arizona, and Carol at home; 1 residence. Mr. Beebe was born in Shield complementary cover chased for about seven dollars We have over 30 cars and 12 pickups to choose from . . . son, Rob, at home; 5 brothers, He was employed by St. Johns Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., age which iincludes beneifts for month, Jack and Tom Ebert of S. Public Schools as a custodian. Dec. 14, 1918 to Lawrence and skilled nursing facdities will Blue Cross-Blue Shield offers Carolina; Roy Ebert of St. Survivors include: daughters, Hazel Blank Beebe. have the coinsurance paid complementary coverage for Johns, Jim Ebert of DeWitt and Mrs. Melody Dush of St. Johns, He graduated from Elsie High under the blue Cross-Blue either or both benefits (Part A George Ebert of Flint and 1 Mrs. Shirleyann Goodwin of School in 1937 and made his Shield policy. or Part B). EGAN FORD SALES, INC. granddaughter. Louisville, Ky.; son, Dwight permanent home in Clinton Bowen of St. Johns; brother, County. He has resided at his present address since 1959. 200W.Higham ST. JOHNS Phone 224-2285 Graveside services were held Vern Bowen of St. Johns; and Ovid Girl Scouts at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie. two grandsons. He married Malda Marr in Rochester Colony, March 15, 1942. He was a member of VFW Post #4113; he was a Past busy with Yule activities Commander and Trustee of Local #794 of the Int. Am. Fed. Girl Scout Troop //395 of Ovid Christmas season, they made of State Co. Municipals Emp.; held their Christmas party Dec. the decorations for the Mr. Beebe was a veteran of 18 at the East Elementary Christmas tree,in the Ovid post W.W.II. School. 'office. For the past nine years he They began with a flag was employed by Clinton, ceremony and then distributed County as a heavy equipment Christmas presents to the O-E operator for the Clinton County Yourig 'Mother's Club and East 0/KlGAto( Road Commission. >u Elementary 'kindergarten. Survivors include: his wife, The girls had spent November ^.s Milda; mother, Hazel Beebe of and December making dolls, Eureka; son, Roger Beebe of St. lotto games, and bean bag m Johns; daughter, Miss Joyce tosses as part of the Toymaker Beebe of St. Johns; three Badge. grandchildren; brothers, Accepting them for the O-E £*\ Howard Beebe of rural St. Young Mothers Club were Mrs. 1 Johns, and Clare Beebe of Joyce W3ite with the assistance -v*" Miami, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. of Sarah pnd Becky Waite, and Helen Kridner of Lake Diane Chamberlain. Hugel Okeechobee, Fla., Mrs. Betty Leonard accepted them for the Jean Shaw of Holt; and Mrs. kindergarten. The party con Geraldine Bishop of rural J>1 tinued with games and refresh ft Ashley. ments. m Also in celebration of the .r *F £ Sfc* Andrew Main . s ™>T" \ Andrew L. Main of 1405 N. Meridian Rd., Ovid, died Dec. 15 at Ingham Medical Hospital as the result of an automobile Have a jolly accident. Main was 79. Yulelide! Funeral services were con ducted from Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Home, Dec. GAMBLES 17, by Rev. Earl Copelin., Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery with military STORE IT'S OUR FAVORITE TIME graveside services conducted FOWLER by Ovid VFW Post 8964. Mr. Main was born in Kent County, Mi., Feb. 19, 1896 to OF YEAR ... WHEN WE WISH ALL George and Nellie Rolison FROM THE FROM THE Main. kk He attended Grizelburg MAIN OFFICE SOUTHGATE Schools and made Clinton OUR FRIENDS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! County his permanent home. IN ST. JOHNS BRANCH OFFICE THANK Mil YGU All Offices Will dose At 3 pan. Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st They're two little words thafhave been said a lot, but they're still meaningful. CENTRAL When a family says them to us, we feel a real sense of accomplishment. NATIONAL BANK OSGOOD FUNERAL HOMES To all our Iriendsi Have 0SG00DtV£0ERGE£SI JOHNS FOWIER W TE'?EI? WW*F0LK8 Y0U CAN BANK 0N" V *=.- - (he very Merries! serving the Clinton Ar« from 4 ConvenI»nt Locations *, Vi.*""<23 Qirisfmas, Many fhanfes. ABB0TT6UH0UGHT0n6U ST. JOHNS SOUTHGATE PLAZA OVID* PEWAMO MARY ANN'S MAPLE RAPIDS OVID \ FABRICS v l \ ) ) ) .» » » » » » » > » » t } t ) ) \ i t » i \ ) \ ( ( ) ii i \ ) » \ ( ( > ) ) ! i Fowler Phone 593-3355